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Matt Arthur has been named by Gov. Nathan Deal to serve as Commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia, replacing Gretchen Corbin, who has been chosen to head the Georgia Lottery Corporation.
Arthur, who lives in Rabun County, has served as the deputy commissioner of TCSG since January 2015. He was previously the director of education reform for the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget, and is a former Superintendent of Rabun County Schools, a post he held for 13 years.
Corbin, who is from Rome, will replace the lottery's current President and CEO, Debbie Alford, who recently announced plans to leave the post.


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Is it possible to adapt the meals to make them vegan without too much difficulty? Thanks 😊
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over 4 years
Thank you! When will the vegan meal plan be coming out, or is it still early days? X
over 4 years
Totally, you can swap a few things around easily, or use the recipe section and cook from there x

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A Higher Power
Kirk/Spock by K'Chaps
justblackchaps @ yahoo.com
rated NC-17
Kirk shifted slightly in his chair and tapped his fingers on the armrest. He always said that he enjoyed traveling between star systems, but it was a lie, and everyone knew it. It was damn dull. The thrill of exploration was discovering new planets and meeting new cultures. There wasn't anything out here except rocks and subspace chatter, which was more than enough to keep his first officer happy, but he was bored out of his mind.
He eased up. "Mr. Spock, you have the bridge." As soon as he cleared the doorway to his quarters, he stripped out of his shirt and shoved off his boots. There were plenty of reports to go over, as usual, but he sat down on his bunk and stared at the bulkhead. He idly wished that the rec room was equipped with a climbing wall.
"Bored, mon capitaine?"
Kirk stared in open amazement at the middle-aged man who had popped into his cabin. "Who in the blazes are you?"
"Oh, dear." He paused, his eyes darting about the cabin. "I have the wrong captain. Right ship, wrong time, and therefore, the wrong captain. Missed it by that much!"
Kirk watched him smirk. Wrong time? A misplaced god. Could there be anything worse in the galaxy? Kirk frowned. "Pop on out of here before I call security."
"I am Q, and you're the redoubtable James T. Kirk." Q snapped his fingers, and the red and black uniform was gone. Now he was dressed in gold and black. "There. That's better."
"You didn't earn that uniform." Kirk didn't question where this deity of doubtful origin got his information. That would be wasting time. "Get off my ship!"
Q rubbed his chin. "I could, but, since I'm here, I should find something to do. Teasing you might be as amusing as another captain of the Enterprise."
Kirk came to the reluctant conclusion that this wasn't an hallucination. He'd been hoping. Sighing softly, he put his shirt back on. He didn't want to discuss who would be the captain of his ship in the future. Right now, she was his. "Why do I get all the petulant gods?"
"Was that an attempt at humor?" Q frowned. "Even Jean-Luc has a measure of respect for me."
"He must be deluded. Absolute power corrupts absolutely." Kirk slipped his feet back into his boots and got to his feet. He put his hands on his hips. The intercom was close. "Okay, I'm ready to play. I was bored anyway."
Q shook his finger at him. "Now, that's just rude. Jean-Luc is a fine captain. Wait, I can't believe I said that. I certainly am off my game today!"
Kirk edged toward the intercom. He'd get Spock down here. Q suddenly smiled, and Kirk knew that meant trouble. When gods smiled, it was time to run.
"Can't have that," Q murmured.
Kirk had time for one more step. Shackles appeared on his wrists, connecting directly to a cable that ran to the floor. He gave one abortive tug. "Duranium?"
"Something much stronger." Q looked about. "My, they certainly did short you on furniture."
Kirk pulled anyway, and when he looked again, Q had popped in a throne. With a flourish, Q took a seat and laughed. Kirk tried to control his temper. He'd dealt with spoiled brat gods before. He knew he'd have to keep talking and hope for a break. "So, now what?"
Q raised his eyebrow. "No demands? No yelling? No threats?"
"I think we're both beyond that sort of thing." Kirk relaxed his arms. He could stand here calmly or run in a tight circle on his tether. Only one of them was dignified. "What does his Lordship desire today?"
"You have a remarkable attitude." Q rubbed his chin. "Jean-Luc would be cursing at me in French and calling for his Klingon to hack me to pieces."
"This Jean-Luc sounds like a marvelous captain. Maybe I'll bump into him at our next convention." Kirk smiled his most charming smile. He knew now that this all powerful being was crazy. A Klingon on the Enterprise? Not damn likely. And Jean-Luc was probably also nothing more than a delusion of god-like proportions. Kirk rolled his shoulders and considered sitting down, but he was already at a disadvantage. "I believe it's on Starbase 7 this year."
"You're not frightened, at all. You're insolent, even cheeky." Q tugged down his uniform. "But I like the gold braid. Pips are so dull."
Kirk nearly rolled his eyes and groaned. A vain, spoiled god - was there any other kind?
Q suddenly nodded. "Yes, I agree. We need Mr. Spock down here. Give him a call."
Kirk made sure not to look at the intercom. It was just out of reach. "He has duties on the bridge."
"I bet he'd come running anyway." Q laughed. "Go ahead. The cable will reach."
Kirk pressed his lips together. While he wanted Spock down here, one plaything for Q was enough. "Torment me all you like. I can dance and sing, even quote Shakespeare, but let's leave Mr. Spock out of it."
"I've had enough of that English buffoon from Jean-Luc!" Q grumbled. "Fine. I'll do it." He snapped his fingers. Spock appeared instantly. Bafflement flickered across his face, but he took in the situation with a quick glance. He immediately put his hands on the shackles.
Kirk shook his head. "Don't bother. It's super strong god material."
Q laughed. "Jimmy, you have panache. Mr. Spock - yes, I can pronounce your other name but why bother - I am Q. I found myself here by accident. Fortunately, your captain is so amusing that I haven't left yet."
"He meant unfortunately," Kirk whispered to Spock.
Spock straightened his back. "You are trespassing on a Federation starship."
Q sighed. "He's even duller now than later." He frowned at them both. "Are you two lovers?"
Kirk didn't react. He even made sure his thoughts focused on tapioca pudding. Spock took two steps toward the throne. Q snapped his fingers. Kirk blinked and refused to make an outcry, but his blood ran hot, and his fists ached to lash out.
"I agree. The pigtails are a bit much." Q snapped again. "The restraints will stay. Captain, I believe your Mr. Spock meant me bodily harm."
Kirk didn't doubt that at all. "He's not going to be much fun with a gag in his mouth."
"Au contraire, Vulcans are at their best gagged." Q laughed. "What a dull race. They'd have died out ages ago if the Q hadn't gifted them with the pon farr."
"You're taking credit for that?" Kirk had to admit that the universe was never dull. Not when it was full of creatures like Tremaine and now Q.
"Not me. The Q. Never mind. Mr. Spock is scheduled for another pon farr soon." Q stared down at him. "His human half - bad blood - is going to wreck havoc with that seven year schedule that Q insisted on. Oh, well."
Kirk wasn't sure whether to believe him or not, but scoffing would be a very bad idea. "I'm sure Mr. Spock appreciates the warning. Tell me, Q, are you going to get bored soon and go home?"
Q shifted on his throne. "This seat isn't as comfortable as it looked. Hang on." He snapped, and Kirk sighed heavily. Some boredom might be nice about now. Spock yanked on his chains, but it was useless. Kirk caught Spock's eye and made a gesture. Spock gave him a quick nod. Q reclined on a huge bed that took up more space than the cabin had. "That's better."
"You cheated," Kirk said. "Can't you work with what you've been given?"
"I accept no limitations." Q smirked. "Pocket universes are frightfully easy. Now, where were we? Oh yes, Jean-Luc is incredibly single-minded when it comes to sex, or rather his lack of it, but I sense that you're more flexible. Am I right?"
Kirk made sure his mouth didn't fall open. "An all-powerful deity pops into my cabin and wants to discuss my sex life? I've seen it all now."
"Not yet, but you will." Q fluffed his pillow and sighed. "Maybe you're right."
Kirk hated to even look after another snap, but Q was merely sitting on a chaise lounge. It was red, but unremarkable. His feet, however, were propped up on Spock's hunched back. "Get your feet off my first officer!"
Q crossed his legs. "He makes a grand footstool. Back to you though. Command is lonely. Jean-Luc never gets laid, but you, you don't seem quite so . . . stupid."
"I thought you respected Jean-Luc as a captain." Kirk latched onto that, not his sex life or his anger at the treatment of Spock.
"I wouldn't go that far!" Q leaned forward. "He's terribly inadequate!"
"But you care for him." Kirk spread his hands as far as the shackles would let him. "You've done nothing but talk about him. Obsession for someone as powerful as you must be quite annoying."
Q narrowed his eyes. "I believe I like you even less than him."
Kirk smiled. He had to be charming now. "Perhaps it's more than caring. Could you love him? Love is a greater force than even you."
"There's nothing greater than Q. We are the end all and be all." Q leaned back and grinned. "But I accept that challenge. Prove to me that love is more powerful than Q."
Kirk hadn't intended that, but he was up for it. As long as this petty god was talking, he wasn't snapping people into oblivion. They always got around to people at some point. "I think better when I can pace. Remove these." He held out his hands.
"Of course." Q snapped his fingers, and the shackles were gone. Kirk rubbed his wrists, ignored Spock, and stepped to the other side of his cabin. Three steps, back and forth. Q laughed. "You were serious. My, my, you are amusing. What? No pleas for the release of your Vulcan friend?"
"He's fine." Kirk didn't like it, but there was a larger issue here - getting rid of a brat, and Jean-Luc was the key. "I've traveled around this galaxy, and I've seen things that I didn't believe at first and things I didn't want to believe, but there's one force that moves us all."
"Gravity?" Q smirked.
"Love. I haven't met a single race yet that didn't feel it."
"You haven't met the Borg, but never mind - go ahead. Oh, and you're not convincing me. This little ship has barely been anywhere!" Q laughed. He snapped.
Kirk controlled his flinch. What the hell? "Spock!"
"Your esteemed, um, officer is behind you."
Kirk whirled. Spock was restrained to the wall - arms and legs spread to form an X. His gag was still in place. His dark eyes were calm, but he shivered slightly, and Kirk knew why. "His body temperature is dropping. Give him his shirts."
"No. He can suffer while you strut and pontificate. It'll be good for him." Q yawned. "I'm almost as bored as you were."
Kirk took his eyes off Spock and tried to focus. "Sure, you can snap your fingers and all kinds of fun things happen, but you can't control love. It's bigger than you, more powerful. It can change a world. Change a galaxy!"
Q shook his head. "I doubt it. Love is nothing but another emotion thrown about much too carelessly. Like hate. Allow me to demonstrate."
Snap! Kirk stared down at the whip in his hand. Hatred raged inside him. Hate for the alien on the wall. Hate. It pulsed over him, leaving him almost breathless with the desire to hurt.
"Beat him. I insist."
Kirk snapped the whip. He measured the distance off. This bastard deserved a beating. But. He took a huge breath of air. Something shuddered inside him, whispered his name, and he shook his head. No. No. No! Turning quickly, he lashed out at Q, and the whip vanished.
Q laughed and laughed. "Excellent performance. If I'd have turned the volume up one notch, you'd have beaten him bloody. Love? It's nothing compared to the power of Q."
Kirk refused to believe it, but his hands trembled. "What about your Jean-Luc? Don't you love him?"
"He amuses me. Occasionally. Nothing more." Q was so smug, so sure of himself.
"People do remarkable things for love. We find vaccines, build amazing ships, and create life - all for love. Does the Q do anything worthwhile with all its power? Or do you just play?" Kirk smiled. He could see the petulance on Q's face. It might be working.
"Q has done marvelous things! I can't think of any right off hand, but I know we have. We don't play!"
Kirk turned to Spock. "Listen to the god. I tell you Spock, if I never meet another one, it'll be too soon."
Spock's dark eyes smiled for him.
Q made a huffy sound. "You don't have enough knowledge of this universe to present a coherent argument, and stuffing it all in your brain would kill you. Humans are so limited."
"I bet Jean-Luc has potential." Kirk smiled. He'd won and easily. "You should go check on him. He's probably flown my ship into trouble."
Q looked out the bulkhead for a long moment. "He is much more fun than you are." He snapped his fingers, and Spock hit the floor. Kirk moved to him quickly, helping him up. Q laughed. "Love is for fools, which makes it perfect for you two. Jean-Luc isn't as stupid as I thought."
And he was gone with a snap.
Kirk wrapped Spock into an embrace and held on tight. "You okay?"
"I'm adequate." Spock shivered. "He didn't injure you?"
"No. He just talked too much." Kirk pulled Spock towards the bunk. "Did you notice that we didn't go to red alert?"
"He masked my departure." Spock nodded. "And by now the second shift has arrived."
Kirk thought that sounded likely. With the ship safe, his concern for Spock was paramount. "Let me warm you up."
"Logical." Spock pushed off his boots and got under the thermoblanket. Kirk joined him quickly, and they lay together in a loose embrace.
"Why are they always so bratty?" Kirk rubbed Spock's cold hands. "A little maturity to go with all that power wouldn't kill them."
"I do not believe we have had a large enough sampling to make a determination. However, we can hope the next one is more mature." Spock pulled him closer, and Kirk went gladly. Kirk sighed softly and relaxed. He ran his hands over all the Vulcan skin that he could reach. Their bond strummed lightly in response.
"It is likely that he was telling the truth about my pon farr," Spock said softly. "He had no reason to lie."
"I know." Kirk wasn't concerned. They were bonded, and it would be fine. Exhausting maybe, but fine. "I almost whipped you."
Spock's lips pressed together. "He was manipulating you, and you did not."
"I thought I heard my name, and it gave me the strength to turn away." Kirk didn't like that he'd come so close to hurting his bondmate. The hatred, the rage, had been real. "I'm sorry."
"There is no need to apologize." Spock lightly traced his hand down Kirk's face, stopping at the meld points. Kirk opened his mind and let Spock soothe him. Fear, hatred, and anger were pushed out as he bathed in the warmth and love. Spock kissed him. "Do not worry, Jim. We are uninjured."
Kirk relaxed, and Spock let the link dissolve to a comfortable distance. "Warmer now?"
"Yes. Thank you." Spock was always polite, even in bed, and it made Kirk smile frequently. Kirk pulled him on top, and they moved together, completely disrobing. One mind. One heart. One soul and one love that would bind them together for eternity. Kirk grinned. Spock murmured soft words in Vulcan, and their flesh burned hot. Hotter. Like a desert sandstorm, it roiled up fast and strong, sweeping over him, burying him.
"Jim," Spock whispered.
"I know, Spock." Kirk reached back and pulled at Spock's thigh. The muscle was taut, strained. Spock moved faster, driving them both to the brink, and Kirk arched his back, desperate for even one more inch of skin inside him. Spock cried out wordlessly, and Kirk echoed it. Slowly, they collapsed down, and Spock curled around him. Kirk found his breath again, but there was nothing to say. He shut his eyes and knew that he was right - love was stronger than anything in the universe. Q was an idiot.
"Come now, Mr. Spock, you didn't think I'd leave right as the fun began?"
Spock melded quickly with his bondmate, forcing him into a deeper sleep. This was not something his captain could live with easily, and so he wouldn't. "I did not concern myself with you, only him."
"I can certainly see that. It was a pretty performance." Q smiled. "So, do you follow his philosophy that love is the greatest force in this galaxy?"
Spock hesitated. He had to choose his words carefully. "I believe that a being such as yourself has no true ability to understand what love can or can not do. A discussion is not possible if you are not cognizant of the facts."
Q frowned. "I believe I've been insulted. Well, this was a happy accident, but I believe I'll pop in on Jean-Luc now."
Spock simply stared. There was nothing to say to that, and he would not put on a show - again - for the benefit of this being.
"When I see you on Romulus, mon ami, we'll discuss this captain of yours further." Q was gone again in a flash of light.
Spock sank down on the bunk again and pulled the blanket higher. He refused to speculate about his future. It would come in its own time.
"I love you, Spock," Jim murmured.
Spock knew that. He had always known it, and no matter what time held for them, the love would remain. Powerful, indeed.
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August is drawing to a close and as such, we now have the official September PS Plus free game lineup. This month brings a solid set of offerings for PS4, PS3, and Vita, including iNfamous: Second Son and Strike Vector Ex.
In addition, PS Plus members in the US and Canada get RIGS Mechanized Combat League – a first-person arena-based shooter developed from the ground up for PS VR – as a free bonus game from September 5 through November 7.
inFamous: Second Son is a fresh, open-world action-adventure story in the popular inFamous series. Set years after the initial installments, you'll play as Delsin Rowe who unexpectedly discovers his own superhuman powers and must choose how to use them in a world where superhumans are now feared.
Next up is Strike Vector Ex, a competitive first-person aerial combat game. Choose a ship and get your blood pumping in one of the many game modes. Strike Vector EX is designed with new console-based controls and upgraded with new features and modes for PS4.
September PS Plus free game lineup
- inFamous: Second Son, PS4
- Strike Vector Ex, PS4
- Truck Racer, PS3
- Handball 2016, PS3
- We Are Doomed, PS Vita (Cross Buy with PS4)
- Hatoful Boyfriend, PS Vita (Cross Buy with PS4)
I don't know about you but as a PSVR owner, I'm especially anxious for RIGS. I've owned the setup since about 6 months after launch, and the only full game I've played yet is Resident Evil: Biohazard – which was amazing, by the way. I've played a few demos and some of the VR experiences, but nothing else has really stood out enough for me to buy a full title.
Hopefully, RIGS will change my mind, but at least it's free if it doesn't.
Family and friends, which of the games on this list are YOU looking forward to most? As always, we urge you to drop us a line in the comment thread. We'd love to hear from you!
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We should have done it in stripes
So, the living-room. We were going to paint three walls a lighter shade of green, and one wall darker, but the darker tone turned out to be not drastically different from the lighter, as you can see (above).
Here's how the conversation went after all four walls had been painted, yesterday afternoon:
Me: It's a good colour, but it's not what we planned.
Albus: I like it.
Me: I'm not sure.
Apple-Apple: You could paint the wall that colour I wanted [note: that colour she wanted was a violently brilliant eye-popping apple green].
Me and Kevin: No.
Albus: Well, it's your house so you get to choose.
Me: But what do you think?
Fooey: I think you should do stripes!
AppleApple: I know! You could paint the ceiling that colour I wanted!
Me and Kevin: No!
Fooey: Like a stripe of purple and a stripe of blue and then green and yellow and ...
Me: I mean, I like the colour, it's just not what we planned.
Kevin: I have to know by noon tomorrow because I won't have time to paint after that.
Fooey: Can you paint stripes in my room?
Me, [messaging Kevin, 10:07 AM, today]: I went and looked again and decided you should paint it.
Kevin: Ok I will come asap.
This is the bonus of having non-traditional jobs: so we can pop home and paint whenever the mood strikes! From the sounds of it, he's got a soccer game going in there, too. Pretty nice way to spend a Monday afternoon.
[Note: if you really really love that shade of green over which Kevin is painting (above), please don't tell us, because he's covering it up right now, as I type, and we're not going to repaint this room three times in as many days. But, who knows, we might use it for stripes in Fooey's room. Why not?]


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Although Caitlin and Ieuan have school dinners, this hasn't freed me from the ongoing challenge of finding snacks which aren't blue, chemical laden or guaranteed to rot their teeth on contact – and that includes many children's snack bars which are laden with sugar.
Ieuan is constantly campaigning to take a packed lunch to school. He has improved slightly in that his sandwich repertoire now extends to ham and chicken as well as peanut butter, but we've explained that this doesn't mean the rest of his lunchbox can be filled with crisps and chocolate.
He's not impressed with what would be left – just a sandwich and a piece of fruit, but there is a new snack choice that would make his daily lunchbox more appealing.
Caitlin and Ieuan both grew up with Robinsons Squash and Fruit Shoot drinks and were intrigued to discover that there are now Fruit Shoot Fruit Bars.
Caitlin tried the Apple & Blackcurrant Bar Fruit, whilst Ieuan had the Summer Fruits Fruit Bar. Both are packed with over 99% fruit and are high in fibre. The bars are also free from added sugar, artificial flavours, colours or sweeteners and count as one of your 'five a day'.
The bars have quite a dense texture from the fibre and added fruit and are satisfyingly moist and sweet. They are ideal for adding to a lunchbox as they are school compliant, or a kit bag for an after sports snack.
Robinsons Fruit Shoot Bars are available in five flavours; Apple, Apple & Blackcurrant, Summer Fruits, Peach & Mango and Tropical Fruit.
You buy them in a pack of five and it's good to know that Fruit Shoot Bars have been certified by Sugar Wise and every bar counts as a serving of fruit. That's good news for children's snack bars.
The Fruit Shoot Fruit bars are suitable for vegetarians, vegans and those on a gluten-free diet and will be available in Tesco stores and online from Amazon (RRP: 5 x 25g for £2.29).
We loved these and it's good to know there's another snack option when I'm pushed for time in the morning on the school run.
Ieuan claims he can make his own sandwiches but since currently the ratio of butter to bread is 3:1, I think we have a little further to go.
Find out more about these snack bars for kids at www.fruitshootsnacks.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/FruitShootSnacks/.
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These look really yummy!! I don't have children yet but I would totally pack this in my lunch box 🙂
These look absolutely lush! I didn't realise fruit shoot had their own bars too, I like the drinks so will check these out xxx
This looks like a healthy after school snack. My daughter loves fruit shoot, might love these too
Looks like the kids will enjoy eating these. I want to try them too.
They sound like a good healthy alternative of many sugar packed bars. Robinson juices are packed with sugar normally.
These look like great snacks for kids! And it counts as 1 of your 5 a day, awesome.
Great that these count as one of your 5 a day! So handy for lunch boxes and a snack on the go 🙂
Yummy, I am sure little man would love to try these delicious bars. Love the fact it has a portion of fruit in them!
Oo I've never seen this before but looks like a healthy snack for everyone!
I didn't know they have developed fruit bars as well. Having no added sugar is really important, children eat way too much sugar that they should these days! They also sound delicious!
Oh I had no idea they had fruit shoot bars! my kids love a fruit shoot so I'm sure they would love these!
Ooo these look great, we'll definitely have to check them out. I think they'll be a huge hit with my two.
What a convenient and healthy snack idea these would definitely be great in lunchboxes and as after school snacks.
oh i do love a quick affordable bar to enjoy , not just the kids but me also
It's good to see these are free from artificial sweeteners and sugars because their drinks are full of it, they sound like a good lunch box or post-school snack
Laura x
Looks like a great and very convenient snack idea. Kid friendly too.


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The box sides are made of Spalted Maple. The splines are made of Ebony but the top is made of Poplar and dyed with India ink. I took green Frog painters tape and very carefully masked off the top, paying great attention to the edging. Then dyed the top. After it dried I sanded with a 800 grit sand paper very lightly. I repeated the process, then finished with Minwax Tung Oil Finish, then two coats of Minwax Gloss hand rubbed finish.
Thanks for your time, Take Care, Joe
-- CurleyJoe, "You only learn from your mistakes"
12 comments so far
#1 posted 03-08-2018 02:54 AM
Looks fantastic!
-- Live to tell the stories, they sound better that way.
#2 posted 03-08-2018 03:18 AM
Neat box! You did a great job with the ink dye. Wow!
#3 posted 03-08-2018 03:27 AM
Great job, Joe! What a cool approach to the lid.
#4 posted 03-08-2018 04:40 AM
Looks good. I like that spalt, the black plays well off of it.
-- Think safe, be safe
#5 posted 03-08-2018 07:03 AM
Joe, this is really an art piece. I love the look. You really dolled up that poplar and the spalted maple is beautiful. The black top really sets off the splines and the black in the side grain. Great and creative choices.
You can edit your posting any time by clicking on the red "edit" in the upper right hand corner. But after you edit a posting be sure you scroll to the very bottom of your posting and click on the blue "save changes" box. Clicking on the "save changes" will lock in whatever you changed.
You could edit in changes in wording or maybe you would want to add a picture of the inside of this box. Or you could add the dimensions of the box. It is difficult to tell scale by pictures alone.
Joe, this really is a masterpiece. Thanks for sharing this with us. Keep boxing and keep posting.
-- Big Al in IN
#6 posted 03-08-2018 02:16 PM
Wow! This is an extremely beautiful box Joe! Stunning contrast and love how wild it looks! It's like seeing an X-Ray of the inside of the tree! I know… that was a weird comment! lol!
-- St Augustine FL, Experience is the sum of our mistakes!
#7 posted 03-08-2018 04:04 PM
An excellent design choice, and well executed! That looks incredible!
#8 posted 03-08-2018 06:22 PM
Good Idea and well exicuted. I once used Ironwood eucalyptus to make ebony plugs. I stained them with artis oil paint. Thanks for sharing. and congradulations on your top 3 award!
-- James E McIntyre
#9 posted 03-08-2018 09:33 PM
Cool, I have been thinking about dying (black) and how not to sand it off, etc. Nice work
-- Petey
#10 posted 03-09-2018 01:34 AM
Poplar is such a handy utility wood. I hadn't thought of India ink, but now I'm going to have to try that.
-- Dave - Santa Fe
#11 posted 03-09-2018 03:27 AM
One of the guys in my carving class makes some abstract pieces, and uses India ink as a colorant. Pretty neat stuff, he does. He's making a piece now that replicates a bronze abstract, but is his own work, and so not exactly like that casting. He'll probably use India ink on it, as well. This guy is good! He carved a chain out of the lead in a #2 pencil.
-- Steven.......Random Orbital Nailer
#12 posted 03-09-2018 11:36 AM
Well, looks like i just added "India Ink" to my READ ABOUT THAT list.
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The GAINSWave® Procedure
GAINSWave® therapy is a series of simple in-office procedures that is completely non-invasive, drug-free, and surgery free. Your local Certified GAINSWave® provider in Optimal Health Turkey Creek of Knoxville, TN will review your symptoms and recommend the right protocol for you. Typically treatments last between 15 to 20 minutes. There are little to no side effects and no downtime. Men usually experience the full benefits after a series of 6 to 12 procedures, but many experience improvements immediately following their first few procedures. According to research benefits can last up to 2 years (NCBI).
Who Can Benefit from GAINSWave®?
Any man looking for improved erectile quality and optimal sexual performance can benefit from GAINSWave® with these treatments:
- Erectile Dysfunction Relief
Over 50% of men will have some degree of erectile dysfunction in their lifetime, which is often a result of lack of blood flow. GAINSWave® therapy opens existing blood vessels and creates new blood vessels in the penis resulting in increased blood flow creating stronger and longer lasting erections.
- Peyronie's Disease Relief
Peyronie's Disease is known to be an increasing problem with 5-10% of men suffering from this condition. Scar tissue forms under the skin of the penis resulting in curvature of the penis and painful erections. Most men subsequently develop ED as the body's natural defense mechanism against pain. GAINSWave® is a revolutionary, drug-free, surgery-free therapy that can break down the scar tissue and address all aspects of Peyronie's Disease allowing for straighter, healthier, and pain-free erections.
- Sexual Performance
Often, men over 30 notice decrease in their sexual performance. Even if you don't have ED, but always want to stay on top of your game, GAINSWave® is for you. GAINSWave® can provide stronger erections, decrease recovery time between orgasms, increase sensitivity, and boost your confidence.
Benefits include…
Erectile Dysfunction Relief
Over 50% of men will have some degree of erectile dysfunction in their lifetime, most commonly caused by poor blood flow. GAINSWave® therapy opens existing blood vessels and creates new blood vessels in the penis, resulting in increased blood flow creating potent and long lasting erections.
Peyronie's Disease Treatment
Peyronie's Disease is a condition where scar tissue develops under the skin of the penis and can result in an abnormal curvature of the penis, painful erections, and often ED. GAINSWave® therapy addresses all aspects of Peyronie's Disease.
Sexual Performance & Maintenance
If you are a man over the age of 30, chances are, you are not performing quite the way you used to in your 20s. However, with GAINSWave®, benefits include stronger erections, decreased recovery time between orgasms, increased sensitivity, and a boost your confidence.
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What People Are Saying About GAINSWave®
"My confidence has been dramatically changed since I started the program." Jeff B.
"Now I have a sex life that goes beyond what I had in my 20's." Karl S.
"I have a firmer, thicker penis and a much quicker erection." Allen G.
"Last year I had a bit of a down period, I was not having any fun anymore, and I noticed I was losing it. [Then I had the GAINSWave®] and the results were staggering." ~Ronald S. (Producer) – Miami, FL
"Due to ED, I have not been sexually active in over 5 years. Oral ED medications did not work for me.Now after getting the GAINSWave®, I feel confident that I can be spontaneous and enjoy my relationship with my wife again. It's not very often you get a second chance to start over at my age, and I'm grateful for GAINSWave® therapy." ~ John B. (Attorney) – Houston, TX
"I cannot begin to tell you how amazed I am with the results of the GAINSWave®. I had the treatment, and I noticed a difference making love to my wife that very night!" ~ Thomas W. (Athlete) – Los Angeles, CA
"I'm a man in my 40s. I wouldn't say I have ED, but my wife and I both noticed that things were not quite as good," as they used to be. It was taking longer to become aroused, and getting read a second time almost impossible. I heard a radio commercial about the GAINSWave®, and decided to give it a shot. Man, was I happy I did, my wife says our sex life is the best it has been since our Honeymoon!" ~ Eric T. (CEO) – Portland, OR
Frequently Asked Questions
Due to the overwhelming patient interest in GAINSWave® therapy, we have decided to publish a list of our most frequently asked questions regarding GAINSWave®. If you have any further questions on GAINSWave®, or to find out if GAINSWave® is right for you, contact your local GAINSWave® provider or schedule a consultation to meet with a local ED specialist.
What is GAINSWave®?
GAINSWave® is a protocol utilizing low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy to improve men's sexual health. Shockwave therapy is an acoustic wave that, when applied to the soft tissue of the male genitals, results in the repair of existing blood vessels and the growth of new blood vessels. This protocol allows the penis to accept more blood, leading to better quality erections.
How does GAINSWave® work?
GAINSWave® protocols utilize a technology known as shockwave therapy that helps promote healing and growth. This treatment sends acoustic waves into the genitals, and through mild shear stress, trigger a series of biological reactions that result in the release of angiogenic factors. In other words, it promotes the repair of existing blood vessels and the creation of new blood vessels, resulting in improved blood flow. Better blood flow translates to better erection quality and sexual performance.
What are the benefits of GAINSWave® therapy?
By expanding existing blood vessels and generating new ones, GAINSWave® helps to improve blood flow to the penis and offers men these benefits:
- Decreased Refractory Period
- Improved Erection Quality
- Relief from the symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction and Peyronie's Disease
- Harder and More Full Erections
- Improved Sexual Performance
- Improved Sensitivity
What is the cost of GAINSWave® at Optimal Health Turkey Creek of Knoxville, TN?
The cost of GAINSWave® at Optimal Health Turkey Creek of Knoxville, TN can vary. It all depends on the number of treatments needed to give men the full relief from their symptoms that they need to achieve better sexual health. Typically 6 to 12 treatments are recommended, depending on the severity of symptoms and the patient's goals. Keep in mind that the effects of GAINSWave® lasts for months, saving thousands of dollars on prescription ED medications.
Are the effects temporary?
The science behind GAINSWave® reveals benefits lasting up to 2 years. However, patients can continue to receive ongoing treatments as part of the GAINSWave® maintenance protocol. Compounding benefit not only helps maintain the results, but clients have also reported continued improvement and enhanced sexual performance.
Why haven't I heard of GAINSWave®?
While shockwave therapy has been in Europe for nearly two decades, it's relatively new to the market in the U.S. This therapy, commercially known as GAINSWave®, is spreading throughout the U.S. and Canada, making its way onto top media outlets such as Men's Health Magazine and MAXIM.
Is it safe?
GAINSWave® is the safest ED treatment available to men. Throughout the literature on shockwave therapy for ED and Peyronie's, no significant adverse events have been reported. GAINSWave® is noninvasive and drug-free.
Are the claims of GAINSWave® supported with research?
GAINSWave® protocols were developed from the science of over 40 clinical research studies supporting the effectiveness of shockwave therapy for sexual health. You can read more here.
How many treatments will I need to improve my sex life?
For maximum results, GAINSWave® protocols range between 6 and 12 treatments. However, you may notice some benefit after 1 or 2 treatments.
How is GAINSWave® different from other ED/Performance enhancing treatments?
What separates GAINSWave® from other ED treatments is that it's completely safe and noninvasive. With over 40 studies conducted on Shockwave therapy for ED, there have been no major adverse effects reported. Another key differentiator for GAINSWave® is its long-term effects. By addressing the root cause of ED, reduced blood flow, GAINSWave® prevents patients from resorting to consistent medication use, or dangerous surgeries. Couples can now reclaim their spontaneity with lasting results that are not dependent upon a pill to kick in.
Who uses GAINSWave®?
GAINSWave® works to treat the symptoms of erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease for those suffering from both conditions as well as men just looking to improve their sexual performances. GAINSWave should not be used on patients with active prostate cancer or with penile implants. Talk to your doctor if you have any of these conditions or are on anticoagulant therapy.
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Name: Okuma Spinning Reel Helios Hx-25s
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Brand: Okuma
Model: Helios Hx-25s
Gear Ratio: 6.0:1
Bearings: 8BB+1RB
Weight: 193g
Max Drag: 3.6kg
Line Capacity: 4lb/310yds, 6lb/200yds, 8lb/150yds
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• 8 HPB corrosion resistant stainless steel ball bearings.
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• Precision Elliptical Gearing System.
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Okuma are the best reels I have ever used, low price, high performance!
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I've been fishing with ultra-light rods and reels for about 20 years and I finally spent the money on a higher end reel. This thing does not disappoint. The retrieve is excellent, and there is no problems with the drag and/or backspin. I miss a lot less fish with the thing. I had some concerns with the spool design because I use such light 2lb test but did not experience any tangling or any other problems. I do use 4lb test for backing. I recommend this reel to anyone looking to up their ultra-light game.


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Right now there is a lot on sale at StopAndScrap.com, considering Summer CHA is right around the corner. Definitely have to make room for all of the new product! So, I checked out what was remaining of the Glitz Design product, pulled it out of my stash with some Prima flowers....and went to town!! Here is what I created!
1. Make an A2 card from vintage cream cardstock.
2. Cut paper layer slightly smaller, then adhere to the front.
3. Distress ink a doily, then adhere to the right side of the card. Tuck the overlapping part behind the card.
4. Wrap ribbon and crocheted trim around the bottom, and add a matching bow to the left side.
5. Adhere two epoxy stickers to striped paper, cut a banner edge on each one, and adhere underneath the bow.
6. Accent the bow & epoxy stickers with two jewels.
7. Punch an apron lace border to striped paper, then distress ink.
8. Fold the striped paper into an accordion flower, then adhere a rolled fabric flower to the top of it.
9. Adhere the layered flower with two paper flowers to the top of the card to finish.
Card Challenges:
-Sketchbook Saturday #65- card sketch
-Stampin' Sisters in Christ #145- banners/pennants
-Sugar Creek Hollow #17- circles
-Party Time Tuesday #74- anything goes
There is a ton of stuff on sale at StopAndScrap.com right now, so go check it out and see what you can't live without! Be sure to check out all the latest pre-orders as well, so you can add a bit of new as well!!
I hope you have an awesome Thursday!
Until later,
~Lea L.
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Gorgeous colours and textures, I'm in mint heaven! :)ReplyDelete
This is beautiful Lea! I have to say I am totally jealous...I LOVE your new blog design. I would have chose this for myself. :)ReplyDelete
oh my word, this is stunning!!!!!! Just utterly stunning!ReplyDelete
thanks for joining us at SCH this week!
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So pretty! I love that saying, and I love that you emphasized it by placing the glass bubbles next to it. Beautiful ribbon treatment,too!ReplyDelete
Love all the gorgeous flower detail. A beautiful card...really beautiful. Thanks for joining Stampin' Sisters in Christ for our challenge this week. We appreciate your participation....AND inspiration! Diane Noble (SSIC-DT)ReplyDelete
Hello Lea - it is great to see you here! Your card is perfect for this weeks Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge - we love to have you join us! {{{hugs}}}ReplyDelete
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Gorgeous card Lea. Love the pretty embellishment. Sush a perfect an elegant design.ReplyDelete


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Centering Prayer Invitation
September 12, 2019
Centering Prayer is a simple and powerful way to access a deeper relation- ship with God which expands one's receptivity to the presence and activity of God in one's life.
If you have an interest in developing a contemplative meditation practice as part of your spiritual development, you are invited to join and explore centering prayer with us. St. Anthony's Centering Prayer Group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Please register at the Parish office (203-259-0358 or at firstname.lastname@example.com), so we will have material available for you. If you are interested but not available to attend at the scheduled time, please let us know. We will assess the need and interest in order to offer additional group meetings.


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After Donna and Richard's beautiful wedding day, I wanted to share the photos that started it all. We planned an epic engagement shoot in Montreal which showcased their creativity and love of fashion and architecture. It also involved roof-climbing (in heels in Donna's case), graffiti painting, and getting a bit lost only a couple of times 😉
Since they used these photos as decor at their wedding, as to not ruin the surprise we have yet to share them and are excited to finally be able to!
Some of my favourites below:


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Temporary: This AppImage educational displays you tips on how to use AppImage to put in tool and the way to take away the programs it put in.
There are methods to put in tool in Ubuntu or every other Linux distribution. Downloading .deb or .rpm information and double click on on them to put in tool is without doubt one of the maximum handy option to that.
Lately, you could have spotted that some programs are downloaded with an extension .appimage. And you'll marvel what are those .appimage information.
On this educational I'll display you what's an AppImage and tips on how to use AppImage to put in programs in Linux. Along with that, I'll additionally let you know a couple of issues that you just must consider whilst the usage of AppImage.
A. What's AppImage?
For years, we now have DEB programs for Debian/Ubuntu based totally and RPM for Fedora/SUSE based totally .
Whilst those programs supply a handy manner of putting in tool to their respective distribution customers, it isn't essentially the most handy for the applying developer. The builders need to create more than one programs for more than one distributions. That is the place AppImage comes into image.
AppImage is a common tool bundle structure. Via packaging the tool in AppImage, the developer supplies only one report 'to rule all of them'. Finish consumer, i.e. you, can use it in maximum (if now not all) trendy
AppImage doesn't set up tool within the conventional manner
An ordinary Linux tool will create information at more than a few puts, requiring root permission to make those adjustments to the device.
AppImage doesn't do it. Actually, AppImage doesn't in point of fact set up the tool. This is a compressed symbol with the entire dependencies and libraries had to run the required tool.
You execute the AppImage report, you run the tool. There is not any extraction, no set up. You delete the AppImage report, the tool is got rid of (we'll see about it later). You'll be able to evaluate it to .exe information in Home windows that mean you can run the tool with out in fact going in the course of the set up process.
Let me checklist one of the most options or advantages of AppImage.
AppImage options
- Distribution agnostic: Can run on more than a few other
- Little need of putting in and compiling tool: Simply click on and play
- Little need of root permission: Machine information don't seem to be touched
- Portability: Can also be run any place together with are living disks
- Apps are in learn simplest mode
- Tool are got rid of simply by deleting the AppImage report
- Packages packaged in AppImage don't seem to be sandboxed by means of default.
B. Easy methods to use AppImage in Linux
The usage of AppImage is slightly easy. It's completed in those three easy steps:
- Obtain AppImage report
- Make it executable
- Run it
Don't concern, I'll display you tips on how to run AppImage in main points. I'm the usage of Ubuntu 16.04 on this AppImage educational however you'll be able to use the similar steps on different as neatly. In spite of everything, all the level of AppImage is to be unbiased of the distributions.
Step 1: Obtain .appimage bundle
There are many tool which can be to be had in AppImage structure. GIMP, Krita, Scribus and OpenShot are only a few names. You'll be able to in finding an intensive checklist of programs to be had in AppImage structure right here.
I can be the usage of OpenShot video editor on this educational. You'll be able to obtain it from its website online.
Step 2: Make it executable
Via default, the downloaded AppImage report received't have the execution permission. You'll have to switch the permission at the report to make it executable. You don't want root privilege to do this.
When you choose the graphical manner, excellent click on at the downloaded .appimage report and make a selection Homes.
Within the subsequent display screen, move to the Permissions tab and test the field that claims "Permit executing report as program".
That's it. You've got made the report executable.
Then again, for those who choose the command line, you'll be able to merely use chmod u+x
Step three: Run the AppImage report
After you have made the AppImage report executable, simply double click on on it to run it. It is going to see the tool operating as you possibly can have put in it to your device. Cool, isn't it?
C. Easy methods to uninstall AppImage tool
For the reason that tool isn't put in, there's no want of 'uninstalling' it. Simply delete the related AppImage report and your tool is got rid of from the device.
D. Issues to bear in mind whilst the usage of AppImage in Linux
There are few further issues about AppImage that you just must know.
1. Desktop integration
While you run AppImage report, some tool might urged you to 'set up a desktop report'. If you choose sure, your AppImage can be built-in along with your Linux device like an ordinary put in utility.
This means that that your tool can be searchable via Harmony or GNOME. You'll be able to in finding it in menu and lock it to the Plank or Launcher.
2. Desktop integration might require handbook cleanup put up elimination
If you select desktop integration, you'll have a couple of information created for your device. The report dimension will simplest be in a couple of Kb although. While you delete the AppImage report, those desktop information stay for your device. You might depart it as it's or delete it manually.
three. Make a choice the place you set the AppImage information
The downloaded AppImage information must arrive within the Obtain folder. However this is probably not the most productive position to stay it because it will get cluttered over the years. It's higher to stay them in a separate listing some position for more straightforward control.
Additionally needless to say for those who selected desktop integration after which moved the AppImage report to a few different location, you'll have to take away the desktop information first. Else the desktop integration may now not paintings.
four. Replace isn't all the time an possibility
Perhaps some tool will test for updates routinely and notify you in regards to the availability of a more moderen model. However that's now not going to occur as a rule.
There's a command line approach to test and replace the tool however that too relies if the developer equipped this selection or now not.
Briefly, there's no automated updates right here. You'll have to seek out your personal if there's a more moderen model of the tool to be had.
There are different "common Linux apps" corresponding to Snap by means of Ubuntu and Flatpak by means of Fedora. Since this newsletter used to be about the usage of AppImage, I didn't move into the Snap vs Flatpak vs AppImage debate.
To me, AppImage is a pleasant manner to make use of tool throughout . I do hope that the replace procedure improves right here to make it a lot more helpful for finish customers.
What do you bring to mind AppImage? Do you would like use AppImage in Linux over different codecs? Proportion your perspectives within the feedback beneath.
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Mandela Washington Fellows: Four Years of Global Impact
For the fourth straight summer, the University of Minnesota welcomed 25 of Africa's most accomplished emerging leaders for a six-week academic and leadership institute known as the Mandela Washington Fellowship. And the experiences of previous fellows help demonstrate the program's growing impact across Africa and here in Minnesota, as well.
The fellowship is hosted on campus by the Center for Integrative Leadership, an initiative of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and several other colleges at the University.
The Mandela Washington Fellowship, run by the U.S. State Department, each year places 1,000 young African leaders at higher education institutions across the country for six weeks of academic coursework, leadership training, mentoring, networking, and professional opportunities.
Merrie Benasutti, who directs the program for the Center for Integrative Leadership, says the fellows take the leadership skills they develop during the program and implement them back home. And over the past three years, they have kept her informed of their successes.
Benasutti has heard from Tessa Dooms in South Africa, a 2016 fellow, who received a small grant to start a public achievement pilot program, and Thatcher Ng'ong'a in Kenya, another 2016 fellow, who secured a $250,000 grant from a local agency to establish a community-based youth project. The negotiations took only a few hours, she said, unlike previous years when the process stretched out for weeks.
"I used some lessons I learned from the fellowship to sharpen my negotiating skills," Ng'ong'a said, calling it her "first win" after completing the Mandela Washington Fellowship. "I am super excited and thankful to you for putting together what will obviously be a life-changing experience for me."
"The stories we hear from the fellows are stories about small wins," said Benasutti. "But I believe it's the series of small wins that really propels an organization or a country forward."
Another important aspect of the program is how it fosters cooperation among fellows who maintain their relationships after they return to their different countries. "We've done a good job of creating a cohort of learners who are staying connected and supporting each other," said Benasutti.
The benefits of the Mandela Washington Fellowship program extend to Minnesota, as well. The fellows spend a great deal of time out in the community, visiting nonprofit groups, government agencies, health care facilities, and large corporations like Medtronic. The sharing of information and expertise is a two-way street, according to Benasutti.
Some former participants—including those who have completed the Mandela Washington Fellowship at other U.S. institutions—have chosen to continue their education at the University of Minnesota.
Two former fellows received their Master of Development Practice degrees from the Humphrey School in May: June Nkwenge of Uganda, who is a research assistant at the Humphrey School; and Nfamara Dampha from Gambia, who will study climate change as he pursues a PhD at the University.
A third former fellow, Bobwealth Omontese of Nigeria, is conducting post-doctoral research on cattle reproduction at the University's College of Veterinary Medicine.
Other fellows have gone on to study at places like Harvard and Columbia, Benasutti noted. She calls them "real change makers," and said the U.S. benefits from their skills and leadership.
This year's cohort (pictured above) included six medical doctors, another half dozen educators, and leaders of various government agencies and nongovernmental organizations.
"Not only is it an opportunity for these young leaders, it's a wonderful opportunity for our community to get to know people from other countries," Benasutti said. "I believe that public diplomacy isn't just government to government; it's person to person. We learn a lot from each other, and that should continue."
About the Mandela Washington Fellowship
The fellowship is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), established in 2010 by former President Obama to support young African leaders as they seek to encourage growth and prosperity, democratic governance, and peace and security. Some 1,000 fellows from nearly 50 sub-Saharan countries are participating this summer.
The University of Minnesota was selected by the State Department as one of the host institutions that represent the excellence and diversity of higher education in the United States. The fellowship also includes robust programming in Africa, including networking opportunities, continued professional development, and access to seed funding.
The fellowship program is supported in its implementation by the International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX). Find more information on the Mandela Washington Fellowship.
2017 Mandela Washington Fellows at the University of Minnesota
- Wine Tatiana Camilo, Angola
- Sènan Elognissè Ursule Amoussou, Benin
- Fanta Carine Zongo, Burkina Faso
- Nangoh Nangoh Maweo, Cameroon
- Nandjim Kossadoum Corneille, Chad
- Carine Zere Nzimba, Republic of the Congo
- Abena Yeboaa Tannor, Ghana
- David Reed Akolgo, Ghana
- Paschal Awingura Apanga, Ghana
- Winnie Anyango Singwa, Kenya
- Gonkarnue Nuahn, Liberia
- Clarence-Nocky Kaapehi, Namibia
- Abdulrasak Opeyemi Ejiwumi, Nigeria
- Fatou Binetou Ba, Senegal
- Moth Diop, Senegal
- Rahma Abdirahman Ahmed, Somalia
- Roné Deléne McFarlane, South Africa
- Vuyokazi Abegail Mafilika, South Africa
- Zola Valashiya, South Africa
- Immaculate Willbroad Kyamanywa, United Republic of Tanzania
- Rachel Samuel Nungu, United Republic of Tanzania
- Rebecca Kasika, United Republic of Tanzania
- Hezouwe Moise Akebim, Togo
- Ian Banda, Zambia


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What are STINK BUGS?
The brown marmorated stink bug was first released into the United States in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1996, according to Penn State University. The bug apparently traveled from northeast Asia in a shipping container that was delivered either to the port of Philadelphia or Elizabeth, New Jersey, and then trucked to Allentown.
Whatever the case, they are here. I saw my first one stuck to the window screen. Yuk.
If you need to get rid of stink bugs that have already entered a home or building, a vacuum cleaner can aid in the removal of live or dead stink bugs. The bag must be discarded to prevent odor from permeating the area. If an infestation has developed inside the home or building, a licensed stink bug control operator should be called to evaluate and assess the problem.
Just don't squish 'em, or else…


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Why Is Santa So Jolly? – The Mystery of Christmas Uncovered
This one is for all my favorite ladies out there. Thank you for all your kind words and immense support in this health-wise challenging time for me. You are a true blessing!
I thought that with Christmas around the corner I might cheer you up with a few naughty little treats. And here they are. Enjoy!
1. Woman
2. Job
3. Jolly
4. Chimney
5. Stages
6. Liquor
7. Children
8. Kid
9. Eating
10. Carol
Happy Holidays!


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TEGMA is aware of environmental issues and increasingly aware that exercise their activities in a sustainable way – the environmental, financial and social aspects – is a guarantee not only of its perpetuation in the market but also creating a more responsible society.
TEGMA seeks to optimize its operations in order to produce more with less, using fewer natural resources and energy and thereby reducing waste and the costs of operation as well as its environmental impact. Optimization of routes and trips, increasing the occupancy of vehicles, use of assets with higher load capacity – can carry more in fewer trips – TEGMA are some initiatives in relation to the environmental quality of their operations.
In addition, the company values a more sustainable internal operation, with solutions that aim to reduce the use of resources and preserve the environment.
In line with these initiatives, TEGMA has ISO 9001 certificates, which attests to the quality standard processes, services and products; ISO 14001, focused on environmental management and SASSMAQ (Health Assessment System, Safety, Environment and Quality), directed the logistics of the chemical industry chain.
Access here the content of our quality policy
Access here the contents of the ISO 9001:2015 certificate
Access here the contents of the ISO 14001:2015 certificate
Access here the content of the SASSMAQ certificate
- Atmospheric emissions
Tegma controls the emission of black smoke from its own and third party stork carts in the service of Tegma since 2008. We have achieved a significant result, averaging 80% below the maximum limit established by CONAMA Resolution 418/09.
In mid-2017 Tegma started a project aimed at reducing atmospheric emissions in the national distribution of 0KM vehicles. With this initiative we reduced 9% of ours greenhouse gas emissions.
- Use of new technology in lighting and reduction of waste generation
Since 2017 we have maintained a program for the gradual replacement of old fluorescent lamps with led lamps. This technology provides an average energy savings of 70% compared to fluorescent lamps, as well as having a service life of 50,000 hours versus 16,000 hours of fluorescent lamps.
- PEV – Point of Voluntary Delivery of vegetable oil maintained by TEGMA
In the city of São Bernardo do Campo we have 02 PEV's at Tegma and in a municipal school in the region. This is a partnership with Instituto Triângulo that uses the oil collected as raw material for biodiesel production. From the beginning of the implementation of the voluntary delivery points, 13 tons of oil were collected.
- Use of new technology in vehicle washing 0 km
The system of washing vehicles using water vapor was implemented in the Araquari/SC branch, reducing the use of water by 96%.
- Replacement of technology in silo carts wash
In 2020 we are resuming the process of testing and adjustments of the vaporization system in the cart wash of the Cubatão/SP subsidiary.
Environmental Gains:
– Up to 90% savings in water consumption (conventional washing consumes an average of 150 m³/month)
– Average reduction of 85% in effluent generation (in 2017, 1,814.75 m³ was generated).
- Conversion of exotic to native vegetation
TEGMA paralyzed the project of converting exotic vegetation into native vegetation at the Tegma Corporate Center units and its branch office at Rua Miro Vetorazzo, located in the city of São Bernardo do Campo in São Paulo.
In all, 1,452 exotic specimens were replaced by 2,215 natives, and the Municipal Fund for Environmental Recovery of São Bernardo was paid the amount of R$ 34,500.00.
- Environmental Legal Requirements
TEGMA ended the year 2019 with 98.1% of compliance with controlled environmental legal requirements.
- Environmental Licenses
TEGMA ended the year 2017 with 93% of compliance with the Licenses related to environmental agencies in the company.
TEGMA is concerned with the quality of life and safety of its employees and service providers. The company maintains Occupational Health and Safety Engineering (EST) teams in search of effective solutions to minimize risks, prevent accidents and continually improve processes.
Among the strategies adopted to improve the work environment are the analysis of occupational risks, the monitoring of environmental standards and the mapping of workplace risks, among other actions. With the use of specific software, TEGMA monitors and performs preventive and corrective security work.
TEGMA implements projects aimed at corporate and operational employees. These include:
- Safety Dialogues (daily chat about safety at work);
- Recognition of work risks (identification and correction of situations that can cause accidents);
- Ergonomics (sessions of labor gymnastics and postural orientation);
- SIPAT – Internal Week of Prevention of Work Accidents, with lectures and training on safety and quality of life.
Drivers are a sensitive and important link of operations. In order to increase the awareness of these professionals and the quality of the services offered to their customers, in 2008 TEGMA created a project exclusively aimed at drivers: the Forte Program. It is a channel of relationship between the company and the transporters that offers actions focused on quality of life and safety, service, communication, infrastructure and development.
One of the highlights of the project is the Educational Cycle, whereby all the drivers of the company participate in lectures, plays, trainings and integrations, addressing topics such as defensive driving, safety in loading and unloading operations, performance, traffic crimes, excessive speed, sleep disorders, obesity, stress, ergonomics, reduction of malfunctions, behavior in traffic, impacts of accidents on society, dry law, traffic regulations and customer service. With the support of these actions, it was possible to reduce considerably the number of accidents in TEGMA operations.
In addition to raising awareness, the company also invests in the training of these professionals, so that they can perform their duties with quality and safety. In 2013, TEGMA also implemented, through Forte, a new integration program for drivers. Lasting 16 hours, the project guides the transporter and helps him to improve his performance indicators, and evaluates him according to the company's objectives.
The training is divided into practical and theoretical classes. The practical part is focused on the presentation of the operation of the Loading area of TEGMA and the expected conduct at the wheel. Theoretical content includes information about the company's operations: instructions on the use of the tracker, running of operations, vehicle inspection, operational safety, use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and procedures in case of breakdowns, among others.
TEGMA has as one of its business commitments the collaboration for the socioeconomic and environmental development of the communities in which it is inserted, supporting several initiatives, especially those related to education, culture, health, sports and the environment.
The company acts by promoting actions aimed at promoting social well-being and improving the quality of life of society, with a focus on children and young people.
Since 2002, TEGMA has donated to 250 entities, carried out social projects to 170 schools in initiatives involving more than 200,000 students and teachers of the public school system.
Among the various projects that the company supports, one of the highlights is the Escola & Vida Program, through which it carries out actions in municipal primary and secondary schools, non-governmental entities and libraries.
Realized since 2007 with the support of the Rouanet Law, the program promotes the distribution of books and presentations of theatrical shows aimed at stimulating the cultural development of children, promoting in a fun and educational way values such as friendship, diversity and preservation of the environment.
The Escola & Vida Program has passed through 58 schools and institutions, made about 90 theatrical presentations and distributed more than 26 thousand books. Between 2007 and 2009, special actions were taken in 11 municipal schools in São Bernardo do Campo (SP), which granted TEGMA the honor of "Child Friendly Company" by 3S Projetos and Editora Komedi.
Another initiative supported by TEGMA is the Rede Escolaí Program, carried out by FOCO, which encourages the articulation of the educational community so that it can create, in a collaborative way, solutions to its challenges. Carried out as a gymkhana, the Program proposes a set of activities carried out inside and outside the school, with the purpose of giving subsidy for the communities to strengthen themselves and start acting for the improvement of education. In 2015, the program encompassed 49 schools, involving 41,979 students, family members and volunteers, and 2,390 teachers, 23 of them in Espírito Santo and 26 in the State of São Paulo.
Learn about some of the entities and projects that we support:
- Grupontapé
- Hospital Pequeno Príncipe
- Fundação Dorina Nowill
- Doutores da Alegria
- Na roda com o Maestro
- Projeto Quixote Cultural
- Instituto André Franco Vive
- Oficina dos Menestréis
- Ação Comunitária de São Paulo
- Virada sustentável
- Baú das Artes
- Ultramaratonista Carlos Dias
- Mini vôlei
- Mestre cuca (IAM)


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Self-care covers a wide aspect of our day to day life. In this post, I will be giving tips simple techniques to reduce stress each day.
This is a self-care bedtime routine for relaxation, especially after work. A lot of people turn to alcohol to relax.
Wine drinking has been widely accepted as something to enjoy after a long day after work but as delicious as a bottle of Chateau Margaux maybe, wine drinking for the purpose of destressing should not be formed into a daily habit.
In general, daily alcohol consumption should be avoided. It can be very easy to find yourself dependent on alcohol than it is to break away from it.
This post is not about discussing the pros and cons of drinking but to show you how to easily destress after work with soothing stress management techniques.
So stay tuned for my tips on how to achieve that.
What Are Ways To Relieve Stress At Home?
1. Create A Chill Spot In Your Home
When the day's work is done, the last thing you want is to step into a house that is just as busy and chaotic as your workplace.
Your home should make you feel at peace, almost spa-like.
You can update your home according to the seasons. Even if you have young screaming kids, you can dedicate a room to yourself and design it in a way it's calming to you.
Just as serene as this space you've created is, it needs to be functional as well.
If you love to write, get writing materials that can help you achieve that. I'd suggest not getting a desk in this space.
We don't want office-like furniture in this space. Rather, opt for cushions and mats and rugs.
For me, I love meditating in the morning and evenings. I can't imagine my life without meditation. It's been so helpful.
2. Come Home To A Healthy Meal
For me, after a long day out I want to come home to a nice meal. It's instantly comforting and removes more than half of the stress and noise from outside.
When I was a student in college, I didn't put much thought into what I eat in a day.
Anything goes for most college students! My kitchen cabinets were full of carbs, ramen, pasta, doughy foods never minding the fact that I'm gluten intolerant. I just needed a quick meal.
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3. Take An Invigorating Bath
One of the first things on my mind at the end of the day is a warm shower. I just have to have one.
Depends on how much time I have, I will have a bath instead and soak in my tub.
The best way to leave work behind you is to wash away the tension from your body. Water has a calming effect on the mind and soul.
Try a nice warm bath to help your muscles relax followed by a cool splash of cold water to energize the cells in your body.
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I like to throw myself on the couch with a good book. Well, not necessarily a good book — a page-turner. Something that will engross me completely, take my mind off everything else.
Reading before bed could relax you magnificently. This is because, when reading a good book, your mind is distracted from daily stresses and worries that cause tension.
Stories give your mind the option to be somewhere else for a little while. This means you can leave your own troubles behind.
Reading also allows your muscles to relax and slows down your breathing, leaving you feeling calmer.
5. Unplug From The Online World
Unfortunately, our screen use has become so ingrained in our lives that we don't even realize we're using them.
Turn off the phones, turn off the computer, and shut off the outside world for a little while.
These things just raise your stress level. Go offline and forget about the online world! You can do it!


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CHINOPERL: Journal of Chinese Oral and Performing Literature No. 36.1 (July 2017)
Special Issue: Chinese Opera, Xiqu, and New Media, 1890s-1950s
Edited by XU Peng and Margaret Wan
To access abstracts and download the essays, link here: http://tandfonline.com/toc/ychi20/current
INTRODUCTION by XU PENG
Hearing the Opera: "Teahouse Mimesis" and the Aesthetics of Noise in Early Jingju Recordings, 1890s-1910s XU PENG
Qi Rushan, Gewu (Song-and-Dance), and a History of Contemporary Peking Opera in Early Twentieth-Century China HSIAO-CHUN WU
Locating Theatricality on Stage and Screen: Rescuing Performance Practice and the Phenomenon of Fifteen Strings of Cash (Shiwu guan, 1956) ANNE REBULL
City of the Dead and Song of the Night. By Gao Xingjian. Trans. by Gilbert C. F. Fong and Mabel Lee. WILT IDEMA
Orphan of Zhao and Other Yuan Plays: The Earliest Known Versions. Trans. by Stephen H. West and Wilt L. Idema. HONGCHU FU
The Rise of Cantonese Opera. By Wing Chung Ng. SIU WAH YU
Singing on the River: Sichuan Boatmen and Their Work Songs, 1880s-1930s. By Igor Iwo Chabrowski. ANNE E. MCLAREN
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More than 100 NEW members convened in New Orleans, April 15, for the kickoff session of NEW Rising Stars, a six-month leadership development program for mid-level women executives.
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Shimano presents a completely new drivetrain technology for mountain bikes: Dyna-Sys. This revolutionary technology uses a 10-speed cassette, but that is not the only feature of this new system. Highlight is a completely redesigned drivetrain that creates real added benefits to the rider.
It's not only an extra gear…
It's about closer gear ratios for a smoother shifting performance and improved power transfer
It's about riding optimized gear combinations that improve efficiency and durability
It's all about performance: Dyna-Sys offers a more stable drivetrain for any type of rider!
Shimano introduces a wide range of 3 X 10 Mountain Bike components with Dyna-Sys drivetrain.
These products are an addition to the 9-speed components; they can easily be recognized by the Dyna-Sys logo. Visually, the components are identical to the 9-speed versions. Technically, they offer the new state-of-the-art in component technology: Dyna-Sys.
Completely new drivetrain
Shimano has changed the standard set-up of the drivetrain to increase the efficiency and achieve a remarkable stability. The current standard set up is 44-32-22 teeth chain rings combined with 9-speed cassette sprockets. This will change to 42-32-24 teeth chain rings combined with 10-speed cassette sprockets.
The advantages of a closer ratio front drivetrain with wider range cassette sprockets:
1. Increased efficiency
A wider range 10-speed HG cassette means riders can spend more time in the 32T middle chain ring. And when they do have to drop to the granny, it's a smoother, faster shift thanks to the more useable 24T inner chain ring. Also the 42T big-ring is easier to ride and smoother to get into so riders will use it more.
Traditionally, riders have had to get used to making two or three recovery shifts in the rear every time they drop into the 22T granny. With Dyna-Sys, it's just one recovery shift and it's needed less often.
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In MY mind, this is a record of the pre-build, build and (hopefully) life aboard the good ship 'Ellis' (yes I know - she's a boat not a ship!) For More information about Narrowboat live-aboard hotel experiences, please visit the website: narrowboatellis.com
Monday, 13 March 2017
A Boat full of gas???
8 comments:
- Caroline and Martin said...
Your turn to cook Sunday lunch for all your devoted blog readers soon then :-) things seem to be coming together well. Well done, Caroline
- 13 March 2017 at 18:57
- Pip and Mick said...
Handy hint on Sunday roasts especially chicken in a 'zoned' oven, cook it for 20 mins upside down before cooking for the usual time. That gets the bottom of the legs going. Your Yorkshires look cracking,can't wait to try out the oven on Oleanna. Pip NB Lillyanne
- 14 March 2017 at 19:01
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- 14 March 2017 at 19:03
- rigby said...
Blimey.. good job you got the bubble tester! Do you think 2 hobs will be enough for when you have 'guests'? Though the novelty of backup cooking on the stove might be of interest to them
- 16 March 2017 at 20:00
- Quaysider said...
dont forget though how clumsy I am... the 3 second rule takes on a whole new meaning when I'm cooking ;-)
- 17 March 2017 at 06:02
- Quaysider said...
"zoned" is a kind alternative to "crappy" :-) - Thanks for the tip on upside down chickens... it must work as Joan (a woman on a boat about 200 yards away) suggested the same thing when we were chatting the other evening.
- 17 March 2017 at 06:04
- Quaysider said...
I tend to only use 1 pan at a time when cooking anyway - ie, the veg each gets it's own "turn" before being blanched in cold water before a final "blast" in the microwave before serving... that comes from working in a pub kitchen a long time ago and it works very well! - assuming the batteries are charged enough for the microwave :-)
- 17 March 2017 at 06:06
- Marilyn, nb Waka Huia said...
Fab looking yorkshires! We have a 3 stack steamer on the boat - means we can cook all the veges using one pot with water and the slowest vege on the bottom and add layers depending on required cooking time. Saves gas, saves time (and we don't have a microwave so cannot do as you do).
Good news about the gasman being so responsive!
Cheers, Marilyn (nb Waka Huia but still in NZ at the moment)
- 21 March 2017 at 06:42


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LOS ANGELES – A lone gunman killed one person and injured three others on a Seattle college campus on Thursday, police said, as witnesses described their fear and the bloody aftermath.
Those wounded, including at least one who was critically hurt, were being treated in hospital after the shooting at Seattle Pacific University, after America's latest bloody gun rampage.
Seattle Police Department described how the gunman opened fire in a lobby of a science building on the campus.
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