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Often the time of year that real estate comes alive, spring has many New Englanders on the move. If you are relocating there are many considerations you need to account for. Mold inspection in NH and MA is one step that should never be overlooked. Due to the variety of weather received, and the moisture levels that come with it, New England is a prime location for mold growth in the home. Purely Green Environmental is a full-service indoor air quality environmental testing firm. Protecting the air that you and your family breathe daily is not something to be taken lightly. NH mold inspection offers a variety of benefits to ensure the safest air in your home.
Avoid Health Risks
Mold can bring many unwanted affects to you and your family. Conditions from severe to mild allergies all the way to poisonous and cancerous ailments have been caused by different species of mold. Thus, NH mold inspection is imperative for your new home. Making clean, healthy air a priority is key to a safe home.
Identify Hidden Issues
Although mold testing can reveal species of obvious mold in the home, often times hidden problems are unveiled. The professionals of Purely Green Environmental take their time when conducting a visual inspection. This allows for signs of water damage and possible mold growth that may not have otherwise been noticed to be discovered. The typical time for a complete assessment can range anywhere from one to four hours. When relocating, one can never be certain of previous water damage that may have occurred. More importantly, if there were water damage in the home, the treatment and follow-up is imperative.
Create an Effective Plan
Knowing the exact conditions about the air quality, and specific details on the species of mold present in the home, allows for accurate remediation. Thus, customers are enabled to make education choices will leave them with a time and money saving solution. If previous owners did not follow up with the proper treatment, chances are there could be lingering mold spores. Typically found in basements or crawl spaces that harbor moisture, Purely Green Environmental will be sure properly inspect and unveil all dangers.
If moving into a new home is in your near future, or even if you simply want to test your current residence, contact Purely Green Environmental. As a private testing company, customers can rely on an honest assessment. Utilizing proven and effective survey/sample/solve methodology Purely Green Environmental is able to target the exact problem and type of mold in the home. Contact them today and be sure you and your family are living in the healthiest home possible (888) 291-3773.
Dangers of Black Mold in Boston MAPosted by: | Comments
Here at Purely Green Environmental, we're trained to identify the signs of black mold in Boston, MA, allowing you to remediate the problem and feel safe in your home. If you suspect your home may have a mold problem, call someone sooner rather than later. Delaying remediation can cause the damage to be exponentially worse.
What Does Mold Look Like?
Mold is abundant and grows easily outdoors, but finding mold indoors can be cause for concern. If you can visually see the mold or you smell something musty, it's possible you have growth in your home. There are various types of mold, characterized by a fuzzy, leathery, or cottony texture, and can be white, gray, green, pink or black.
What Are the Dangers of Black Mold?
Black mold in Boston, MA is especially dangerous because of its toxicity to human health, as well as the potential for structural damage. Black mold releases spores as it feeds on organic material. This food can be a range of building materials, including insulation, drywall, or carpet. Damage to drywall and insulation can cause your home to become less insulated, raising heating and cooling costs year round. Your home is susceptible to this type of damage if its exposed to too much moisture and is unable to dry correctly.
Black mold can also be expensive to have removed, so the sooner you identify the problem, the less opportunity that it has spread.
Concerning your health, black mold inhalation traditionally causes respiratory problems, such as coughing and sneezing, as well as eye irritation. Headaches and fatigue can also be symptoms of black mold exposure. As in building damage, more prolonged exposure can cause more severe health problems.
If you suspect your home may have a mold problem, it's better to be safe than sorry. Consider an air quality assessment from the professionals here at Purely Green Environmental to diagnose your black mold in Boston, MA properly.
Mold Exposure and its Hidden DangersPosted by: | Comments
Though many people think their homes and workspaces are safe from mold, it is hard to avoid, unless you invest in mold testing. Not to mention it is hazardous and can leave a lasting impact on you or your loved ones' health. Dr. Gary Kaplan explained just how critical it is to ensure you are safe within your home and limit exposure.
In September 2014, Dr. Kaplan spoke about this issue on NBC Washington's News 4 and highlighted the dangers of mold exposure. The side effects can be impactful or minimal, but damaging all the same if you avoid taking care of it or don't get mold testing.
Last night Dr. Gary Kaplan made an appearance on NBC Washington's News 4 discussing the dangers of mold exposure. The symptoms of mold exposure can range from mild – such as nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, and dizziness – to severe, similar to a variety of disease conditions, including fibromyalgia, migraine or chronic headaches, & depression to name a few. For more information on diagnosing & treating biotoxicity/neurotoxicity please visit www.kaplanclinic.com.
Posted by Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine on Tuesday, September 9, 2014
The symptoms of mold exposure can range from mild – such as nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, and dizziness – to more dangerous. Mold exposure symptoms can be similar to typical disease conditions, including fibromyalgia, migraine or chronic headaches, and depression.
For more information on diagnosing and treating biotoxicity/neurotoxicity, you can visit Dr. Kaplan's practice's website here.
Purely Green Environmental is happy to bring professional and thorough mold testing procedures to ensure the optimal health and wellness of those dealing with mold. For more information about our business and what we do, give us a call at (888) 291-3773 and see what we can do for you today.
**Information and video courtesy of The Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine and NBC Washington's News 4.**
Yoko Ono's former West Village penthouse is an $8.3 million wreck, with warped beams, toxic mold, and a rotted roof deck.
Ono sold the fourth-floor pad at 49-51 Downing St. to developer David Blumenfeld in 2014. Now Blumenfeld is suing the co-op board for refusing to make "structural repairs' that have allegedly made the unit "dangerous," even though his adult son lives there.
He believes the problems stem from a poor conversion job including the use of undersized beams that have caused "chronic and significant leaks and mold" making the unit "dangerous, hazardous or detrimental to the life" of the occupants, the suit says.
He wants the board to fix the problems or give him the money to do the repairs. Blumenfeld already had to spend $15,000 of his funds to repair the elevator after his son was trapped in it last year.
Ono settled a lawsuit she filed against the board in 2014 after claiming members had thwarted her attempts to sell the penthouse. Attorneys for the board did not immediately return messages for comment.
A thorough mold testing, a service Purely Green Environmental provides, may have saved Ono's home. If you are facing structural damage from mold or just want to have extra peace of mind, call us today at (888)-291-3773 and see what we can do for you today!
**All words and information courtesy of Julia Marsh and The New York Post.**


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A glimpse of historic Santo Domingo's old walled city begins at Parque Independencia. A newcomer to the Dominican Republic needs a little dose of island history early on, I believe, in order to gain perspective on the culture and people. Our plan was to visit the Colonial Zone of the the oldest city in the Americas (Santo Domingo). But sometimes what you find on the way to an important historic site derails the best of plans. For us, that was Parque Independencia!
Our spirits were optimistic, traffic was light, and our water bottles were full. Suddenly we discovered we were rounding a lovely park with a beautiful white marble building. The dignity of the place told us we needed to stop. Every once in a while a wonderful event occurs by accident.
(You might think I'm talking about accidentally discovering the Parque Independencia! But really it's all about the one parking spot available. In some kind of additional miracle I nailed my parallel park in one along-side-back-up-pull-forward manoeuvre despite the traffic honking behind me.)
The Parque Independencia is an excellent place to begin one's immersion into the history of Hispaniola. The white marble building is called the National Mausoleum (Tomb of the Patriarchs of the Country), built in 1976 to house the remains of the three founding fathers, Juan Pablo Duarte, Francisco del Rosario Sanchez, and Ramon Matias Mella. The monument is complete with fine marble sculptures of these heroes of the country and a perpetual flame in their honor.
Puerta del Conde
The original western entrance to the old walled city of Santo Domingo lies opposite the white marble mausoleum. Called the Door of the Count (Puerta del Conde), the name refers to the 17th century Captain General who saved the city from British invasion.
The park contains lush tropical foliage and benches to accommodate visiting citizens. We saw the bones of fountains that contained the promise of luxury in the form of water, but we have never found them operational. Still, the circular park holds a place in the hearts of the people of Santo Domingo.
Anomaly or Practicality?
Leaving the Parque Independencia, we saw two policemen on horseback with a coconut cart nearby. In the density of a city of three million, it seemed an anomalous overlay of the rural on the urban. But I suppose the practical fact is that a horse can go places that wheeled traffic cannot. Perhaps the real anomaly is the cart itself in a city dense with motorized traffic ranging from semi-derelict vehicles to luxury SUVs.

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For the National Conference Center's annual client appreciation party, Olivera Music Entertainment was tasked with providing the perfect entertainment. We presented two unique beach music sounds, consisting of a reggae/calypso band, and a Jimmy Buffett cover band. Guests entered the party via the ballroom foyer, greeted by calypso standards, fronted by a steel drummer. It was a perfect "Welcome to the islands!" greeting. As the ballroom doors opened, the dance band fired up immediately recognizable Jimmy Buffett songs with a lead vocalist who sounded just like the real thing. This five-piece band played in front of a 10' x 10' screen showing footage of old beach movies. The calypso band, now in full force as a six-piece band, took the stage following the dance band. Driving reggae music brought dancers to the elaborately lit dance floor. A sultry female lead vocalist added a perfect contrast to the earlier "Parrothead" feel to the event. It may have been cold and wintry outside, but with great music, fabulous food, perfect décor and island drinks, all of the guests were truly transported to the island of their choice.
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The Waterfall Quilt-Along is underway! I'm excited to sew along with you and bond over this project.
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Waterfall Quilt – Week 3
In week 3 we are strip piecing all of the thin strips that make up the foundation for our blocks. Take your time sewing the strips together. I like to separate the layers of fabric with my right hand, closer to my body as I'm sewing, and use my left hand to adjust the edges. Little adjustments with my fingertips is all that is needed while I sew. Occasionally, I will stop sewing to verify that my layers are where they need to be.
If you haven't changed your machine needle lately, now is a good time to do so. Most machines suggest a new needle for every 8 hours of sewing, and strip piecing, adds a solid hour or two!
Waterfall Quilt – Week 4
This week we need to cut the segments for all the blocks, then we can enjoy the piecing process!
To cut your segments, consider using a smaller ruler, that is easier to hold on to. Use the seam lines with the ruler markings to verify that you are cutting straight segments. If my seams are not quite straight, I will cut the segment slightly oversized, then turn the unit around and cut it square to size. Using two rulers can be helpful here too, it just depends on how you like to work.
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Watch The First Trailer For Queen's New Biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
The first trailer for the forthcoming Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody, has been released.
READ: Rami Malek Looks Exactly Like Freddie Mercury In The First Image From The Upcoming Biopic
The minute-and-a-half clip features Rami Malek leading the iconic rock group as frontman Freddie Mercury while a medley of Queen songs play in the background. The biopic will tell the story of the British rock band from its formation to its worldwide success, culminating with the group's famous set at London's Wembley Arena for the Live Aid 1985 concert. The film will also feature actors Ben Hardy (Roger Taylor), Gwilym Lee (Brian May), and Joseph Mazzello (John Deacon).
News of Malek portraying Mercury first came about two years ago. Initially, Sacha Baron Cohen was playing Mercury and Peter Morning was writing the script. Later, Ben Whishaw was taking the lead role, with Dexter Fletcher as director. Both arrangements fell through due to creative differences.
Back in September of last year, the first images of Malek as Mercury were released via Entertainment Weekly. Accompanying the image was a brief quote from the Mr. Robot star on portraying the legendary rock singer:
"When you're able to open your eyes and see a different person staring back at you in the mirror…It's a very affirming moment."
Bohemian Rhapsody arrives in theaters on November 2.


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The Philadelphia Union held their own against an aggressive Sporting KC team in a hostile enviroment on an AWFUL pitch. I am not thrilled with another draw, but I am happy to have a point in this tight playoff race.
Livestrong Sporting Park = $200 Million Dollar Stadium with $2 Dollar Turf. I must admit they have really good Supporters in KC.. gotta give them that. I really loved BOTH their chants! Maybe it's time to leave The Cauldron and head to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to learn the "Originialicus Chanticus" magic spell.
Will we make the playoffs? I am going against my NegaDelphia instincts.. YES! Are we scared? No. In fact most of us have already paid for our playoff tickets. What do we do now? We repeat the mantra once, twice, thrice or even THOUSANDS of times IN NOWAK WE TRUST!
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Confession: I am a foodie! Give me the French, German, Asia Fusion, Indian cuisines, I love them all. Recently while dinning at a new Italian bistro, my excitement mounted when I spotted lasagna, one of my all time comfort favorites. It made for an easy decision. Order in.
When the steaming dish arrived, my eyes were in for a big shock. Expecting layered ribbons of pasta sheets filled with creamy ricotta and a mouthwatering tomato ragu, I gave the waiter a questioning look. He just smiled and walked away. Once I sampled a bite, my mouth thanked me for a winning pick. Bingo! On my plate was a deconstructed lasagna, same ingredients, different presentation.
Life is a lot like that. Often when we create a particular goal, our natural tendency is to visualize exactly how the experience will unfold. Here's the rub. It doesn't always happen that way.
For example, my friend Larry was ready to climb the career ladder. When the timing was right, he applied for a promotion. Larry ended up deeply disappointed as the opportunity was offered to a colleague. During the same time frame, a more lucrative position hit the job posting board far surpassing the advantages of the so-called dream job. Larry told me he was so busy staring at the closed door; he nearly missed the noticing the career prospect. In haste, he made a last minute application. Human Resources reviewed Larry's file, scheduled an interview and before my long my friend was offered the job.
This is a perfect example of what can happen when we establish preconceived notions. Larry considered only one avenue to moving up in his field and then nearly shut down when it did not occur as he thought. The lesson learned we can all profit from. Make it a practice to remain adaptable and release your attachment to how things should occur. Learn to embrace the unexpected. Stay committed to your goals,
but remain flexible in your approach.
What does that have to do with lasagna? Well, a standard lasagna is labor intensive, especially Bobby Flay's recipe (click here) which takes over 2 hours prep time and promises to make you a rock star. You can shortcut this process and create a deconstructed version in much less time. According to a post on the blog Not Quite Nigella, food enthusiast, Lorraine Elliot, can make one in 35 minutes. The taste is the same, (well, okay maybe not to identical to the critically acclaimed Chef Flay's version) only the appearance changes.
Keep that in mind the next time you plan your future.
Your journey to the goal line may be much different than you ever planned or imagined. With a little luck, fate might hand you a deconstructed shortcut.


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A Former RN Gets Medical Supplies That Hospitals Waste to Areas That Need Them
In the United States, federal regulations require hospitals and clinics to discard clean, unused supplies after discharging patients. In 2007, a registered nurse named Elizabeth McLellan started to gather these supplies and store them in her home. She then opened a warehouse where they could be shipped to people around the world. Her efforts became Partners for World Health, an organization that sends entire shipping containers of supplies to areas in need. Elizabeth shows the power and effect we can have when we go beyond self-interest and take that first step toward making a positive difference.


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Top things to do in Congo, the democratic republic of Congo is an African country formerly known as Zaire. The capital city of the Congo is Brazzaville located in the northern bank of the Congo River while the other is Kinshasa situated on the Congo River southern bank. Half of the country lies south of the equator and half lies north of the equator line making its climate of high temperatures and humidity. Temperatures range from 21°© to 27°©. The average rainfall is 1100 millimeters annually. Just like other African countries Congo has got a lot of Top things to do in Congo to offers some of the things to do while in Congo can be seen below.
Track gorillas in Nouabale Ndoki national park, Virunga National Park & Kahuzi Biega National Park
This is located in the northern corner of Congo, though its remote it's been referred by national geographic as the last Eden due to its diverse bio diversity. Tourists can trek the great low land gorillas, trek chimpanzees and go in game drives. Its also been recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Gorilla trekking is one of the Top things to do in Congo with both lowland and mountain Gorillas found in the country.
Hike Mount Nyirangongo
Mount Nyirangongo is the only active volcano in Congo, trekking this mountain is a unique activity among Top things to do in Congo. This is part of the volcanic ranges streaming from Rwanda and Uganda, its boasting with the largest larva lake in the world and it's found near Goma town.
Serpents du Congo
This is the nest place for seeing reptiles in the country owned by a snake lover known as Frank who will teach you some of the advantages of conservation and show you around different types of snakes in his farm.
Musee National de Kinshasha
This is one of ethnographic museum with over 45, 000 objects of the historic Congo and has got lot note information about the country.
Led rapides
This is a populated weekend get away for most local and international tourists, this is where you can observe nature at its best as the Congo river is at its climax forming magnificent falls you can observe in a garden with a sun downer.
Ride in "La gazelle"
La gazelle is an air conditioned train that operates in Brazzaville and pointe Noire most days if the week, the rail way passes in some of the most scenic views of Congo making it one of the dramatic ways to explore the country other than flying. During the construction of this rail way line about 17,000 Congolese died.
Visit Virunga National Park
This is Africa's oldest national park and home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
Explore the Loufoulakari falls
The panoramic waterfalls are very impressive to behold, take some photos for remembrance and chill at the back drop of the roaring falls.
Visit point Noire
Point Noire is a sea side town where tourists can relax at the sea banks away from all the city noise and enjoy a sun downer with magnificent sun sets.
Visit Linzolo
Linzolo is home to the world's health organization regional seat, the first church in Congo was also built here by French priest in 1882.
Visit Diosso and Loango
The famous loango was a slave port during the time of slave trade and about 20 kilometers from point Noire, learn about the towns history on slave trade then explore the stunning Diosso with spectacular cliffs formed out of sea and wind erosion. Visit the historical monument of Laurent Kabila.
Visit the Lola ya Bonobo sanctuary
This is the best place for seeing the endangered orphaned bonobo species. The monument was built by Korean people with a shape of Kean jong II. While visiting Congo ensure to pack rain jacket, insect repellents, sun screens, cotton clothing, camera and good shoes. The main form of transport is air transport due to thick impenetrable forests that have made construction of roads hard, Congo airlines operate between the countries cities at pocket friendly rates.


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Have you tried it w/out Bluetooth, just a UART<->PC adapter? Not sure what else to suggest at the moment.


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"Just! Sit! Here! Sit here and do nothing!"
Recently, I heard that a cockeyed pony in MLP fan-named Derpy Hooves had a small scene in the new episode.
"You don't want to do any more damage than you already have!"
I'd like to say it was with dread that I sat through the new opening sequence, but I can't feel more than one emotion at a time, and MLP always gives me a feeling of mild glee. I'm (emotionally) simple, you might say, particularly if you wanted to send a line of blended together type about simplestupidretarded twittering through my mind.
"Sorry! Is there anything I can do to help?"
The scene itself was unremarkable. At least in regards to originality. The first thing was Derpy's voice. It's a Hollywood "stupid" voice. Like how the voice of Sid the Sloth from Ice Age is the "fish out of water" voice, this is the "stupid" voice. It's slurred, mildly "hick", somewhat goofy.
Derpy tries to help. Rainbow Dash provides lines (like my mother, like tears and self loathing) like the top two quotes. Derpy provides lines like (me, wanting to please) the bottom one. Rainbow Dash is angry, Derpy is incompetent.
That's it.
Apparently that's the joke. That some people are just stupid and worthless, and it doesn't matter if they're good people, they're still worthless, and it's fine to be angry, and shout at them. And they don't need help. No, that's not it. They don't deserve help, because they're useless. They can't do anything right.
(You can't do anything right, hisses my exasperated mother, in a mall parking lot, and it smacks dully into some-miles away outcropping of near-numb mental scar tissue.)
The tone is of a joke. Unbidden, my mind conjures a frozen 3D image of our small, pink bathroom with me cringing in the tub and my brother looming over me, shouting, a crowd surrounding us outside the missing walls. It's the same joke, and the sink drain spills slow motion, his twisted face slowly moving, me gradually shaking, as the crowd belts out one of those deep laugh tracks, warped and ramping the volume up with every drowned-out word.
It's the same joke, only the butt isn't dehumanized quite as much. Only the butt of this particular instance has a shattered, bombed space where the certainty that cie is a worthwhile human being used to be from the endless, humourless enactment of that joke in real life.
Like the joke in fiction, it simply ends. There's anger, and then nothing but the echoes of pain. There's no implication that it wasn't right for them to do this, no healing. No apology. You just wait for it to happen again, dully, and you're anxious about doing anything.
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O Padre buono, noi ti benediciamo
perché hai posto sul nostro cammino di vita cristiana
come compagno di viaggio, san Leonardo Murialdo,
e ti preghiamo per tutti coloro che si ispirano al suo carisma
perché siano gioiosi operatori della tua misericordia.
Per intercessione di san Leonardo,
rafforza il nostro impegno ad accompagnare i giovani sulla via del bene,
a stare accanto ai poveri,
a confortare chi è solo e provato dalle difficoltà,
a promuovere la pace e l'unità nelle famiglie.
Animati dall'esortazione di san Leonardo
a "farsi santi e presto santi"
sostienici con la tua grazia, o Padre,
perché la nostra vita testimoni la gioia del Vangelo.
Circ. No. 5
Rome, March 30, 2019
Dear confreres,
Dear members of the Family of St. Leonard,
Today, March 30 2019, begins the Murialdo Year, which remembers the 120th anniversary of the death of St. Leonard and the 50th anniversary of his canonization. This is an occasion to be valued for reflecting on our journey toward holiness. A reflection that is to be personal, communitarian, as Congregation, and as Family of St. Leonard. With this circular letter, I want to get close to each one of you and to your communities, all invited to live this day of prayer and reflection. The official opening is celebrated at Villa Bosch, Buenos Aires, with the presence of a large number of confreres coming from all the organisms of the congregation. The conclusion will be on May 3, 2020, in Turin.
Good journey to all.
1. The Saints next door
Pope Francis in the apostolic exhortation Gaudete et exsultate talks about "the saints next door" (nos. 6-9). These are believers, who live their life in the ordinariness of existence, who do not call attention with sensational gestures or deeds, who are besides us and we almost do not notice. Their holiness manifests itself in small and great gestures that life requires of all: on the occasion of fundamental choices, in managing life in its various and progressive stages, in accepting also the difficulties and pains of everyday life. They are saints because fully human, totally within the living conditions of men and women of this time. Their state of life (priest, religious, lay, married, young or old) is not an obstacle to realize the journey of the common vocation to holiness; rather, it gives color to the "type" of holiness, the quality of the message, the personal style. The saints are never equal one to another.
These considerations of pope Francis remind me of what Fr. Eugenio Reffo, first biographer of our saint, writes: "When one speaks of the holiness of theologian Murialdo, it should not be understood in terms of extraordinary things: there was nothing or almost nothing in him of extraordinary in the common sense of the word; but in his daily living he was so irreproachable and perfect and for so long a period of years, that this perfection and irreproachability must be considered as something extraordinary. We, who conversed with him familiarly for more than thirty years and frequented his room and ate with him, who saw him in prayer and assisted him sick and dying, we can confirm the extraordinariness of his virtues, because for such a long time and in such varied circumstances, conditions, places, we never caught him committing a fall of some relevance that was voluntary" (REFFO, Vita, pp. 207-208).
On the same line was Paul VI on the day of his beatification (November 3, 1963), when, answering the question: "Who is Murialdo?" said: "His history is simple, has no mysteries, does not have extraordinary adventures. It happens in a relatively calm way amid well-known places, persons, events (…) This new blessed is not a distant and difficult man; he is not a saint alien to our conversation; he is our brother, our priest, our companion on the journey" (Discourse quoted in REFFO, Vita, pp. 369-370).
It seems to me that, first of all, St. Leonard transmits to us a "style," a certain way of living our own journey toward holiness. We, members of the Family of St. Leonard, want to recognize in the life of our founder a first and exemplary interpretation of "fare e tacere," (do and be silent): namely, that "humility and charity" can and must be lived together.
2. A double immersion
Is there a secret that makes possible this journey of holiness? What was the "heart" from which the being and doing of St. Leonard found impulse? What is the "focus" of his existence?
St. Leonard spoke often of his baptism, reminding of it both himself and his confreres. In his Spiritual Testament he recalls with commotion the baptistry of the church of St. Dalmazzo where he was baptized on October 27, 1828, the day of his birth. He writes: "I enter your temple, my God. What impression of peace and love! In fact, here everything speaks to me of love: of that love that you had and that you still have for me, of that love that I owe you. Behold the sacred fount where your love gave me innocence and adopted me as your son through holy baptism." (MURIALDO, Testamento Spirituale, 2010, p. 201). In a conference, he reminded his confreres: "Baptism calls us to be saints" (MURIALDO, Scritti, IV, p. 358).
St. Leonard tells us that, thanks to baptism, from the very beginning of his life he was immersed in the love of God, realizing that first and irrevocable immersion which is the very meaning of the word baptism. It is thanks to this immersion that from the beginning of our life we have received the call to holiness.
In his life, St. Leonard lived a "second immersion," especially from the day when he accepted to be the Rector of the Artigianelli Boarding School: November 13, 1866. Fr. Vercellono writes: "In the life of this humble Servant of God we would search in vain for sensational and extraordinary deeds as we find in the lives of other founders of religious institutes. This is what is extraordinary: that he, coming from an illustrious and rich family, chose to live poor in midst of poor youth and persevered in his vocation notwithstanding the myriad of difficulties that he encountered, notwithstanding the oppositions and humiliations coming also from persons dear to him and through this perseverance he accomplished his sanctification" (VERCELLONO, Vita…, pp. 163-164)
What did immersion in the world of poor youth mean for St. Leonard? "Their moral misery should move us more than their material poverty: and, instead of becoming angry and losing too soon patience and hope, it should impel us to work harder and full of compassion toward these unhappy youth, not rarely truly more unhappy than guilty, such as we ourselves would probably be if, like them, we had been abandoned" (MURIALDO, Scritti, I, p. 90).
In the Josephan tradition we have always made ours the expression that we find in the text of the Rule: "The confreres love to live among youth as their friends, brothers and fathers, participating in their life, sharing their joys and sufferings, and creating with them a climate of trust and optimism" (RULE, Constitutions 50).
The St. Leonard whom we know immersed in the love of God, is the same person immersed among youth in order to be a witness of that same love. In other words: the tonality of God's love toward himself that St. Leonard emphasizes, especially the characteristic of mercy, forms the foundation of his style of staying among youth. He welcomes because welcomed; loves because loved; forgives because forgiven; is merciful because he is aware of having received mercy…
In conclusion, he is father of youth because of the strong, rich and deep experience of the fatherhood of God. We (educators, religious, lay people, parents, teachers, etc.) are called to embrace St. Leonard's charism in its spiritual and apostolic entirety. It is a specific path of holiness that St. Leonard lived first and that today it is offered to us in its exemplarity.
3. The exemplarity of St. Leonard
Can we speak of exemplarity? St. Leonard died in 1900, 120 years ago. He lived in a time distant from us in every aspect: cultural, ecclesial, civil, social, etc. Not only. In Gaudete et exultate, Pope Francis writes: "'Each in his or her own way' the Council says. We should not grow discouraged before examples of holiness that appear unattainable. There are some testimonies that may prove helpful and inspiring, but that we are not meant to copy, for that could even lead us astray from the one specific path that the Lord has in mind for us. The important thing is that each believer discern his or her own path, that they bring out the very best of themselves, the most personal gifts that God has placed in their hearts (cf. 1 Cor 12:7), rather than hopelessly trying to imitate something not meant for them" (GE 11).
What of the spiritual experience of St. Leonard can still interest us so that it may remain for us model and point of reference for a path of holiness? Our founder himself offers the answer:
a) Fr. Reffo writes: "Our venerable founder, just as he wanted holiness for himself, he wanted for his sons. There was no other goal for his works and ministries than to fulfill perfectly the program that should be shared by all priests: become saint and sanctify others" (REFFO, Vita, p. 216). A clear and precise program. There would be no need to add anything else because, as the pope says, the path to holiness is realized according to the times and the situations of each individual. The pope writes: "He wants us to be saints and not to settle for a bland and mediocre existence. The call to holiness is present in various ways from the very first pages of the Bible. We see it expressed in the Lord's words to Abraham: "Walk before me, and be blameless" (GE 1).
b) "Education is also a means of sanctification. Those who sanctify are sanctified. Have you saved a soul? You have predestined your own soul. How dear to God is this mission" (MURIALDO, Scritti, IV, p. 423). Maybe we have not reflected enough on the fact that mission is the way to sanctification, even though the first article of our Rule says that we "consecrate ourselves to God dedicating ourselves to poor youths" (RULE, Constitutions, 1). Consecration and mission cannot be separated. Together they are the way to holiness. Besides, in our mission we are at the service of the vocation of our youth, that they may discover God's plan for them. Education thus becomes, at the same time, a human and Christian offer, an offer of the path of holiness for youth. Pope Francis writes: "We must be saints so that we can invite the young to be saints" (Synod 2018, Final Document. n. 166).
c) Fr. Reffo testifies: "Our venerated founder was a man of action and prayer, more of prayer than action" (REFFO, Vita, p. 255). Today we speak more commonly of Lectio divina, concelebration, desert, etc. But the invitation remains because it does not concern the content and forms of prayer, which depend on times and culture, but to praying as such, prayer as explicit and profound relationship with God. Pope Francis helps us to understand what it means to nourish our life with prayer. Let us listen: "Finally, though it may seem obvious, we should remember that holiness consists in a habitual openness to the transcendent, expressed in prayer and adoration. The saints are distinguished by a spirit of prayer and a need for communion with God. They find an exclusive concern with this world to be narrow and stifling, and, amid their own concerns and commitments, they long for God, losing themselves in praise and contemplation of the Lord. I do not believe in holiness without prayer, even though that prayer need not be lengthy or involve intense emotions" (GE 147).
d) In September 1898, St. Leonard is in Pinerolo for the spiritual exercises. He writes a series of notes in French, normally the language he chooses to express his most personal and intimate thoughts. He wonders whether those may be his last spiritual exercises and his reflections insist on the conviction of not having corresponded to the mercy of God, notwithstanding the many appeals and occasions offered by God's grace. What to do now? This is the question. St. Leonard makes his own verse 11 of Psalm 76: "Nunc coepi," "Now I begin." In the section God to me" of the Spiritual Testament, St. Leonard expresses the same concept. He imagines God speaking to him and listing all the benefits with which he has enriched his life. From his point of view, he recognizes his lack of correspondence, made above all of refusal and apathy. Then the question returns: what can be done? "Nunc coepi," "Now I start." This is the answer, the determination, expression of trust and hope, that intentions become reality and that the desire of holiness does not remain… a pious desire. And us? An answer is needed.
e) Finally. Pope Francis states: "Growth in holiness is a journey in community, side by side with others… Each community is called to create a "God-enlightened space in which to experience the hidden presence of the risen Lord" (GE 141, 142). St. Leonard borrowed an ancient expression and adapted it to religious life, even though it applies not only to religious, just think of family life: "Religious aut sint ut unum sint aut non sint" (MURIALDO, Scritti, IV, p. 351). Religious are either one united thing (a profound unity) or they are not. If communion belongs to the DNA of religious life, just as of family life, without it there is no path to holiness. In this sense we are called to create that "God-enlightened space" that is fraternity – a fraternity in which each individual realizes that reciprocity in love, that is the support and source of one's journey as Christian and as religious.
f) If we imagine entering the Artigianelli Boarding School at the time of St. Leonard, we will meet some priests, religious and diocesan, but will certainly encounter many lay people. They are teachers, directors of laboratories, assistants, people responsible for the shops, volunteers. A little big world that collaborates in giving life daily to a project that is, at the same time, educational, human, and religious. I imagine them around a table, listening to St. Leonard who tells them: "We serve directly God by serving souls;" "It is good to gather together, but with the condition that our gatherings be what they must be: friendly, fraternal, charitable gatherings in order to do the good well;" "It is God who does the good, but demands as condition that we work, sow, do all we can and, then, pray, pray" (MURIALDO, Scritti, V, p. 22, 36, 65). When inaugurating the Family-Home in 1879, he told those present: "Take out, gentlemen, the religious spirit from this body that you have formed and what will your work achieve? (MURIALDO, Scritti, IV. P. 253).
4. On the way
St. Leonard always felt to be on the way. On his death bed, to the doctor who asked him how he felt, he answered: "I am waiting." In his docility to the will of God he lived in this attitude of "waiting" for the encounter with his Lord, that Lord from whose mercy he felt surrounded during his whole life and to which he totally abandoned himself. Maybe here is the secret of everything: to abandon oneself to the mercy of God. As St. Leonard said: "Let us give space to God. He loves us more than we love ourselves and our destiny is better in his hands than in our own" (MURIALDO, Epistolario, III, 1222).
Pope Francis writes: "Do not be afraid to set your sights higher, to allow yourself to be loved and liberated by God. Do not be afraid to let yourself be guided by the Holy Spirit. Holiness does not make you less human, since it is an encounter between your weakness and the power of God's grace. For in the words of León Bloy, when all is said and done, "the only great tragedy in life, is not to become a saint" (EG 34).
To everyone, have a good journey in this Year of St. Leonard.
Let us ask to our patron saints that this year may bear fruit in living our consecration and mission in the name of St. Leonard.
30 marzo 2019
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Thomas Paine was perhaps the most important "call to action" author to have ever existed. His pamphlets are almost single-handedly credited for sparking the American and French revolution. A great writer, politician, and philosopher Paine, above all, was concerned for the rights of his fellow man, their liberty, and freedom.
It is in this context that we look to Paine for his thoughts on Religion and God as written in "Age of Reason".
1. Was Thomas Paine an Atheist or a Christian?
First, I believe it is fair to immediately present, as Paine himself did in "Age of Reason", his beliefs on God. Paine made it very clear that he was neither an Atheist nor a Christian, but rather a Deist.
"I believe in one God, and no more; and I hope for happiness beyond this life. I believe in the equality of man, and I believe that religious duties consist of doing justice, loving mercy, and endeavoring to make our fellow creatures happy….I do not believe in the creed professed by the Jewish church, by the Roman church, by the Greek church, by the Turkish church, by the Protestant church, nor by any church that I know of. My own mind is my own church."
2. Thomas Paine on the Bible
Overall, Thomas Paine argued that the idea that God would communicate to mankind in the form of speech or writing is highly unlikely. Especially due to verbal and written communication's tendency to change over time, vary widely between humans, and subject to alterations.
"…the idea or belief of a word of God existing in print, or in writing, or in speech, is inconsistent in itself for the reasons already assigned. These reasons, among many others, are the want of an universal language; the mutability of language, the errors to which translations are subject; the possibility of totally suppressing such a word; the probability of altering it, or of fabrication the whole, and imposing it upon the world."
2a. The problem with Miracles
The problem with miracles, even if they are witnessed personally, is that we cannot conclude with certainty that we have not witnessed something that we just do not understand. For example, for ages people of the world found the Sun and stars to be miraculous. Today we understand them as Science. In 1794 Thomas Paine recognized the facts of human ignorance as well:
"Mankind have conceived to themselves certain laws by which they call nature is supposed to act; and that a miracle is something contrary to the operation and effect of those laws. But unless we know the whole extent of those laws, and of what are commonly called, the powers of nature, we are not able to judge whether any thing that may appear to us wonderful or miraculous, be within, or beyond, or be contrary to, her natural power of acting."
Furthermore, if we do not witness the miracle ourselves and are told of it second-hand is it more likely a fabrication, an error, or a true miracle?
"[if a person says they saw a miracle] it raises the question in the mind very easily decided, which is, is it more probable that nature should go out of her course, or that a man should tell a lie? We have never seen, in our time, nature go out her course; but we have good reason to believe that millions of lies have been told in the same time; it is, therefore, at least millions to one, that the reporter of a miracle tells a lie."
2b. Prophecy's weakness
Prophecy, even if it were real, would not be sufficient evidence of God due to the very nature of prophecy. If it has not happened yet then it is to come in the future. If something like the prophecy happens than it cannot be proven that it was not a coincidence. Therefore, prophecy by its very nature lacks the ingredients necessary to convince a skeptic of a Christian God. Thomas Pain put it this way:
"[Prophecy] could not answer the purpose [of proving a Christian God] even if it were real. Those to whom a prophecy should be told could not tell whether the man a prophesied or lied, or whether it had been revealed to him or whether he conceited it; and if the thing that he prophesied, or pretended to prophesy, should happen, or something like it, among the multitude of things that are daily happening, nobody could again know whether he foreknew it, or guessed at it, or whether it was accidental."
2c. The Problem with Revelation
The problem with revelation, Thomas Paine argues, is that revelation is only revealed to the person who hears it. To everyone else revelation becomes hearsay.
"No one will deny or dispute the power of the Almighty to make such a communication if he pleases. But admitting, for the sake of a case, that something has been revealed to a certain person, and not revealed to any other person, it is revelation to that person only. When he tells it to a second person, a second to a third, a third to a fourth , and so on, it ceases to be a revelation to all those persons. It is hearsay to every other, and consequently, they are not obliged to believe it."
3. Examining the timing and length of "Age of Reason"
The timing and length of "Age of Reason", I believe, is important. For one, Paine was careful to publish "Age of Reason" toward the end of his political and writing career. He was no doubt aware that his rejection of Christianity would hinder his ability to broadcast political ideas that were, by themselves, controversial.
"Age of Reason" (1794) was published almost two decades after his call for American revolution in the pamphlet "Common Sense" (1776) and French Revolution in "Rights of Man" (1791). Paine even admits in the opening paragraph that he waited "several years" before publishing his thoughts on Religion. It seems that Paine had his priorities in line when it came to religion versus that of human rights.
Secondly, I believe the length of "Age of Reason" – which is roughly 1/3rd or less the length of this other famous works – demonstrate the importance (or lack there of) religion had in his life compared to the other important issues of his time (i.e., rights of mankind, liberty). That is to say about 1/3rd as important as everything else.
I think that it is in this context we should evaluate the overall importance of religion in our own life. Philosophically, perhaps it is important to put first things first (improving life for our fellow man) and worry about mythology and religion a little less.


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|**Codex Entries**
|Tales #116 - To Be Corrupted
|Red Templar
|Letters #29 -Envy's Dogma
|Red Templar Marksman
|Tales #68 -Majestic Bastards
|Red Templar Horror
|Tales #16 - A Nutty Affair
|Tales #55 -Her Perfumed Sanctuary
Head to the Inquisitions War Room
Taking the Path of Reaching out to the Templars will bar you from working with the mages. But who better to fight against this magic than those trained to do so? To start down this path, you must visit the Inquisition's War Room and send an agent out, which will cost 15 Power total. A small price if you have been exploring additional areas. Doing so will take you to a meeting with the Lord Seeker immediately with a host of Orlesian Nobles at your back.
Meet With the Templar Contact
After speaking to the Nobles you will be free to move. You can find some minor loot down the road you came from (minor money), but you must press on to our contact. In the stable area search both stables for loot and be sure to read the Folded Letter , then talk to the knight.
Raise the Flags in Order of Importance
Next, you will be asked to undergo a ritual: raise the flags shown to you in the order you value them. A very... personal objective. You can also side with the noble and demand to see the Lord Seeker if you wish.
The choice is of course yours, but you may as well accommodate our guests. You can find some loot around the courtyard and a Crushed Note before raising the flags. Raise the flags in the order you wish. You will have a chance to explain your actions afterwards.
Meet the Lord Seeker
Head into the next door/objective to start a meeting. Your replies don't matter here, as the knights have a sinister purpose. Once the fighting breaks out, have your tank taunt the front knights while you take out the archers, then clean up. Barris will help out here. Loot and go through the next door.
Kill the soldiers in the hall and nab the nearby loot, then head right. There is an open room here with a Chest and some loot, but there is also a door nearby that a rogue can unlock with 2 x Chest . Once you have them, head to the other end of the hall and up the stairs. There is another door someone can pick with more loot. Head outside when you are done.
A fight is waiting for you. There are three templars facing you from the front while some archers are on a roof to your upper right. A ladder behind you offers a tactical view for ranged characters. After you deal with these first enemies, a door to the dining hall opens to the left with more enemies. Use the doorway as a chokepoint to lay down area of effect abilities and let the enemies roast in it.
Head inside and search the tables to the far left for the To Be Corrupted codex, then head upstairs for a Chest . You can jump the barricade here for some loot, another Chest , and up on the third floor, a note that explains what is happening if you didn't already guess. Red for a reason, right? Head back and go through the second floor door. This leads to more fighting, only this time you'll have more normal allies. The numbers rule applies here, so help them overwhelm the red templars.
Once they are dead, head to the top of the stairs you came from and open the door against the left wall. Yikes! Read the letter here for some context, then open the Chest. This chest in particular has an Amulet of Power; Cassandra , so be sure to get it.
Continue ascending onward, looking for loot as you go. You will soon meet with the Lord Seeker, who turns into something... odd.
Escape the Prison
Well then... Head forward and enjoy the scenes. Answer as you will. Soon you will have free rein again. Run to the marker to be in a room with pillars pouring out spirit magic. Here head to the left and right lower rooms for dialogue and a way to go further forward. Time the pillars and run to the left and right rooms for more dialogue. Getting hit DOES hurt here, for the record. At the end, go through the unmoving pillars to continue (take the hit).
You'll be in a room with a door or wall your class can counter like a breakable wall or lockpick door.
Inside you can find an object to examine for the Envy's Dogma codex, as well as a boost of Cunning +1 . This is part of a side quest for this area called "Demonic Dogma". We'll cover it in the guide though.
Head to the right and meet up with Cole. Ask for his help to get an idea of what to do. He will then open the way forward for you.
Continue on and watch the scenes. Once you are near "Cassandra", search the open right cell for a Prison Key . Now, head forward and examine what is going on in the rooms to the left and right. Bad, isn't it? (Sera is rubbing off...). Head forward and take a right, then talk to Cole.
He'll gift you with another task and some Veilfire. You will have to light four Braziers. Head back to the rooms with the prisoners for Brazier #1 and Brazier #2. Half-way done already! This causes the demon to be quite angry...
Head to the end of the hallway then left. Cullen is locked up here, but Brazier #3 is here as well. Light it and then out in the hallway Brazier #4 will appear. Lighting this pushes the hallway down. Follow it and head into the right room. Light the brazier (which no longer needs numbering, apparently) and then go back to the hallway and light the next one you find. This opens the door and lets you into a secret room.
Read the inscription here for an updated Envy's Dogma codex and a sweet boost of Constitution +2 . We'll take it! Continue on to the last door and you will be swept to a forest next...
Escape the Forest
Head through the forest, noting that staying still is dangerous; a spirit geyser will erupt at your feet and explode. Continue onward and upward when you can, ignoring the wraiths. Pull a lever near Cole when you can and then you'll be in the main courtyard.
From here, find your way to the dining hall area and head up the stairs. Head back to the second level (vice leaving) to find the third and final "Demonic Dogma" inscription. Read it for an updated Envy's Dogma codex and a sweet Strength +3 boost. Very nice.
Continue on to where the Lord Seeker was for a scene. Answer how you wish after that to move onto the next part of this section.
The next section consists of you finding Templar Veterans and lyrium. While you are out searching though, the Great Hall will be held by the Templars, which means its strength is on a limited timer...
Maintain a Hold on the Great Hall
The Templars will hold the Great Hall, but their strength will wane over time!
Returning to help the Templars re-secure the Great Hall will restore their strength.
If the Templars are overwhelmed, the battle will be lost.
You must be quick in your upcoming exploration. First, go outside where the Lord Seeker cutscene took place for a Chest . Up at the front of the hall you can also read an inscription to update the Therinfal Redoubt codex. After that, take note of the two doors in the Great Hall you can use. Let's start with the door on the left to head to the Upper Barracks.
Upper Barracks
Gather the loot in the hallway and go out to the courtyard. There are new enemies here called Templar Horrors . There are two of them with two archers. Really nothing harder than you've fought before. They are found shooting spikes out of their back at you, which will home in. Take them out and then be sure to search the shack they came out of for the Majestic Bastards codex.
From there head to the archway and have a warrior bust open the wall at the end for a room with Chest x3 in it, then go through the nearby door. Head to the left first and assist the Templar. He will go to the hall (1/3). Head back and up the steps and assist the Templar up here. She too will go to the hall (2/3). Now, there is a rogue-locked door here that leads down to the prison. You can find The Prisoners of Therinfall here.
Head across the narrow walkway to a room leading back to the Great Hall. Drop the ladder to the left and then pick up the A Nutty Affair codex from a bench to the right. There are three other ladders to drop up here as well as Chest x2 in the back and another mysterious note. Go and help the Templars kill off the threat and get ready for the second door.
Officers Quarters
Head out to the courtyard and kill the horrors and archers that await you. After that, head to the door across from where you came from to find the Lord Seeker's office. A scene with Cole occurs here. Afterward, loot the Chest (which likely has a rare item) and read the notes. Pick up the Lord Seeker's Key. Head outside and hang a right, opening the door to the lyrium cache room. You can get some commentary on the red lyrium here. Loot the Chest x3 in the room and pick up the Lyrium Cache from up above.
At this point, go and help out the Great Hall, just to be safe.
Next, from the Lord Seeker's office, head right (facing his office, head right) to find a door in the corner. Head up the stairs in here and assist the Templar you find fighting on the roof. He'll head off to assist Barris. Nab all the loot up here and in the room beyond. Head back to where the Templar was. See the rampart near the entrance to the stairwell? Head over there and have one of your warriors bust down the far wall. This leads to a drop and a sealed room with a Chest . Unbar the door and make your way back to the Great Hall.
Great Hall
Talk to Barris to perform the ritual. Well... to have him do it. You will fend off Red Templars and Horrors as the Templars bring down the barrier. They will come from the sides, so use the chokepoints on either side to hold them off and watch your back. Have your teammates strangle-hold one side while you watch their back for them.
Once the barrier has fallen, head up the steps. You can refill potions up here with the cache near the railing (heal first!) and nab a Chest off to the left. There is also the Her Perfumed Sanctuary codex on a bench to the right. Continue on to face the demon.
BOSS - Envy Demon Level 8
|All Disabling Effects
If you have been exploring side areas and buffing up, this will be a pretty easy fight. The Envy Demon has a TON of hit points, but very little defense and poor evasion.
When it comes to attack, the Envy Demon can dive into the fade and appear underneath you, much like the Lesser Terror enemies. It can also let out a scream in an area around itself that causes anyone caught up in the screech to have FEAR , which stuns you in place. This gives ranged attackers the biggest advantage, as they'll never have to worry about getting stunned. Beware of standing too still during this fight as spirit geysers will erupt underneath you, much like the memories you had earlier in this chapter.
Once you take off about a third of its health, it will go into "hiding", as Cole points out. Several Red Templars and Archers will appear during this phase and need to be put down. Cole has had enough of watching though, and will join in the battle.
After clearing the riff-raff out, the Demon will appear to mimic you. In one of our games, the demon came out as a human warrior, using two-handed skills and a weapon. For another the demon was an Archer. It is also 10 times the size of your characters. Keep laying into him and watch out for his attacks. For the last third of the fight, the demon will revert back to its normal self. Keep killing reinforcements as they show up and slay the demon for good.
After the fight you will be able to loot the demon and area. The demon will likely drop a rare item for you here, so put it to good use! Head back towards the Great Hall to meet up with what is left of the Templar Order.
You will have a dialogue choice here. Do you want the Templars to concede and join the Inquisition as they are, or Rebuild and become allies? This choice will affect what your companions think of you.
ALLIANCE : Solas Greatly Disapproves
Cassandra Greatly Approves
Blackwell Approves
Sera Greatly Disapproves
Vivienne Approves
The Iron Bull Greatly Approves
Dorian Disapproves
Cole Greatly Disapproves
Varric Slightly Approves
DISBAND: Blackwall Disapproves
Cassandra Disapproves
The Iron Bull Disapproves
Sera Greatly Approves
Solas Greatly Approves
Vivienne Disapproves
Dorian Disapproves
Cole Greatly Approves
Afterward, in the War Room, you will have the chance to recruit Cole, although Cassandra slightly disapproves by doing so. Of course she does. He can permanently join the party though, so we suggest you take him.


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and the self must know stillness before it can discover its true song. ~ Ralph H. Blum
Moroccan Pickled Eggplant
Moroccan Eggplant Pickles with garlic, coriander seeds and cilantro. A delicious way to preserve your garden eggplant just a little bit longer! Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with fresh herbs, they make the perfect side to any Mediterranean-style meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 quart 1x
- Category: Pickling, Preserved
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
2 ½ tablespoons sugar
1 ¼ cups distilled white vinegar (5 percent acidity)
2 ½ Cups water
2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
5 large garlic cloves, halved
1 ½ lbs assorted baby eggplants, with stems
olive oil and cilantro or parsley for serving
- In a medium pot, bring first 6 ingredients to a simmer.
- Slit each eggplant from blossom end almost to stem end twice, crosswise, so that eggplant splays into four "fingers" attached to the stem end.
- Place eggplant in simmering liquid and gently simmer 8-10 minutes or until eggplant is tender. ( Bigger ones will obviously take longer, mini ones shorter)
- Using tongs place eggplant in a jar, stems up, and pour the pickling liquid over top. Refrigerate 12 hours.
To serve, place eggplant on a platter, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cilantro or Italian parsley.
- Makes a one-quart jar, and keeps up to 4 weeks in the fridge.
Feel free to add other pickling spices- fennel seeds, peppercorns, cumin seeds, etc.
- Serving Size: 1 small eggplant
- Calories: 87
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8058 Guardian of the Deep
|System → Atlantis8057 << 8058 >> 8059
|Guardian of the Deep
|Item №:
December 4, 2009 (US) / January 1, 2010 (UK)
8058 Guardian of the Deep is an Atlantis set released in November 2009.[1] Included are one Bobby Buoy minifigure and a gigantic shark. Also included is the Shark Key.
The set consists of a single model: a massive, black Atlantis shark. The shark has a swinging tail, fins with two degrees of motion, and a massive, opening jaw. The mouth itself is filled with many teeth, such as most sharks possess. His jaw features rubber hinges, so it stays shut when needed but opens on command. The body is rather small in proportion to the head, being thinner and not much longer. Two rows of spines are features on either side of the body, just behind the two articulated fins. The tail, as well, is somewhat out of proportion, as it is very thin and almost as long as the body. It swings back and forth on a single loose pin at the rear.
The set also includes an Atlantis diver, Bobby Buoy, in a diving suit. He also features a harpoon launcher, presumably to fight off the shark.
Also included is a single Atlantis Shark Key, a red version of the other Keys, but with shark's head printing. This is the object over which Bobby and the shark are fighting for possession.
LEGO.com Description[edit]
This is a description taken from LEGO.com. Please do not modify it. (visit this item's product page)
This treasure guardian packs a bite!
In his search for the red Atlantis treasure key, the deep-sea diver has encountered one of the deadliest guardian creatures of all: an enormous black shark covered in Atlantean markings! Will the diver's harpoon and swimming skills be enough to escape the shark's snapping jaws and thrashing tail with the precious key, and its clue to the lost city's location?
- The heroic diver minifigure has an awesome harpoon!
- Red Atlantis treasure key included; collect them all!
- Fearsome shark guardian has biting jaws, moving tail and poseable head!
Minifigures Included[edit]
See also[edit]
- 7773 Tiger Shark Attack (2007, Aqua Raiders) another set with a giant shark.
- Atlantis Creatures
- ↑ 8058 was scheduled to be released in January of 2010, but was found in US stores in late 2009
External links[edit]
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- Building instructions on LEGO.com
- Guardian of the Deep at Atlantis Bricks


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Price: $65.00
Quantity: 1 available
Book Condition: Very Good
Ex-library copy with the usual stamps and markings. Interior pages clean and unmarked; tight binding. 220 pages. Translated with an introduction by Wilder P. Scott. Green cloth boards, a bit faded around edges.
Title: Mexico in the Theatre (Romance Monographs, Inc. No. 18)
Categories: Mexico, Drama/Peformance Art,
Publisher: University, Mississippi, U.S.A., Romance Monographs: 1976
ISBN Number: 8439947445
ISBN Number 13: 9788439947448
Binding: Hard Cover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Weight: 1.00 Item
Seller ID: 119185


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Major brands eke out a win but fail to wow doctors
US haematologists had good things to say about the 6 Haemophilia B treatments we surveyed, but barely positive satisfaction ratings and low brand loyalty scores mean that brand owners still have plenty of room for improvement. They may want to start by revisiting their messaging strategies. Our research shows that few brand messages are hitting the spot with more than half of doctors.
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How does NPS work?
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For example, 25% Promoters, 55% Passives and 20% Detractors give you an NPS of +5.
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Bahrain Taxi is back on the road having been alerted to a feature in last month's FACT magazine. Apparently I'm not for the sensitive or conservative readers among you. Sod that, I'm still going to rant about the driving here until you all behave yourselves!
Anyway, in order to keep my more sensitive readers on side I'm adopting a more caring and delicate way of putting things. Here's my first stab…
Dear Driver,
Please be nice and obey the traffic rules, stop tailgating and overtaking when you shouldn't. Take your finger off the horn and chill. You will get to your destination soon. Oh and you might even prevent a fatal accident in the process. I can tell you that for free.
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No info on this one, but it's a nice image to end the week.
Category: [default]
Tags: Fun_Friday
The first thing this photo did for me was to make me smile! Thanks for this Friday cheer, Arthur! Then I wondered what the scene looked like a few seconds later... looking at the third persons precarious right foot and tentative hand holds.
tom on 26th April 2013 @ 7:22am
It has the happiness of the Davidson family photos doesn't it?
Good photo Arthur for Fun Friday.
Rule number one, for the guy with his hands in his pockets..... Never cross a creek or walk down stairs with your hands in your pockets.
What is that wooden looking thing at the back of the first lady? Looks like her bustle holder and she took her outer skirt off.
l.e. on 26th April 2013 @ 3:40pm
The stick lying on the rocks between the man with his hands ( oh so casually) in his pockets) and the lady precariously placed tells the whole story! A lot of effort for this picture. i hope it ended well.
Jill Stanford on 26th April 2013 @ 4:02pm


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The Weather Channel reports 100% chance of snow today in the Sierra Nevada with average depths 2-4 inches and temperatures down to 2 degrees Fahrenheit in certain locations Tuesday night.
Lake Tahoe, CA (PRWEB) December 03, 2013
Snow and colder weather are on the way for Lake Tahoe this week with winter conditions forecast for today and into Tuesday evening according to the editor's at TahoesBest.com, Tahoe's busiest travel & tourism website that provides viewers with up to date Lake Tahoe weather forecasts, road conditions and daily Tahoe ski resort snow reports.
"The Weather Channel reports 100% chance of snow today in the Sierra Nevada with average depths 2-4 inches and temperatures down to 2 degrees Fahrenheit in certain locations Tuesday night," according to Lindsey Skinner, editor at TahoesBest.com. "Looks like a good start to December and just what the ski resorts, skiers, riders and local hotels were looking for."
In North Lake Tahoe, Squaw Valley is expecting 5-9 inches at the base and 8-12 on the mountain. On the South Shore, Heavenly is expecting strong/moderate winds and 4-6 at the base and 8-11 on the summit. Low temperatures through the week allow the ski resorts to make snow which further adds to snow depth and overall coverage on the slopes.
Caltrans says that chains and snow tire restrictions will likely be in place across the major highways in and out of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Another smaller storm is expected this coming weekend which could add another 3-6 much needed inches of the white stuff.
Since it's time to ski and ride, here are a few lodging options worth noting in North and South Tahoe near the ski resorts:
North Lake Tahoe
Near Northstar - The Village at Northstar™ … Beautiful luxury accommodations in the beautiful village at base of Northstar. Steps from the gondola, skating rink, restaurants and shopping.
Near Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows - Resort at Squaw Creek… Full service luxury resort with ski-in, ski-out access to Squaw. Also features a skating rink, multiple restaurants, outdoor pool and shopping.
Near Diamond Peak - Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino… Located in picturesque Incline Village on the "Nevada side", the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe offers guests AAA Four Diamond luxury lakeside accommodations, a casino floor, restaurants (including Lone Eagle Grille & Cutthroat's Saloon) and is close to Diamond Peak, Mt.
South Lake Tahoe
Near Heavenly - Horizon Casino Resort Lake Tahoe… Where you can walk across the street to the Heavenly Gondola. Low, value room rates and large enough rooms where ski groups can fit more people into one room than other places to stay in the area.
Near Heavenly - The 3 Peaks Resort & Beach Club… Offers guests Tahoe style motel rooms, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites and a nice 5-bedroom cabin. Rates are always low and they offer an outdoor Jacuzzi and are pet friendly. You can walk to Lake, Heavenly Gondola and casinos.
Near Heavenly – The Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel & Forest Suites both offer a great location and suites. The Lakeside Inn and Casino is also in a great downtown Stateline, NV location walking distance to its "friendly slots" and the Heavenly Gondola.
Check Tahoe's Best weather page for up to date Lake Tahoe weather reports, Tahoe weather forecasts, radar maps, road conditions, Caltrans traffic cams, webcams, and daily Tahoe ski resort snow reports.


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Zanzibar Mix; Street food delight – Urojo
So this week we will be making a popular Zanzibari recipe known as Urojo which you can find at most food spots on the island. It is also called Zanzibar mix, as the dish is a mixture of various elements. If you are on a food tour, this is one dish you will need to try,
You cannot go to the United States without trying a burger so don't go to Zanzibar without trying Urojo.
The Mix is made up of a flour-based soup, flavoured with lemon and mango with some cubed potatoes, fried mashed potatoes, dashes of chutney, and some potato shavings.
So if you like to try new things like I do, whip up your cooking tools and let's get to work!
Feel free to email us at [email protected] on what you think or share your creative cooking food ideas or follow us on instagram so we can like your foodie pictures.
Cooking Time: 120 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients: For the Bhajias
1 mug split red cowpeas/chola (kunde)
1 mug split moong daal/green gram
1 tsp. garlic paste
3-4 green chilli
100g coriander sticks, separate leaf from stick and chop
100g methi, chopped
Ingredients: For the Coconut Chutney
1 mug grated coconut
1 tsp. salt
5-10 green chillies
3-4 tbsp. grated mango or juice of 1 lemon
Enough water, to blend
Ingredients: For the Red Chutney
10 fresh red chillies
4-5 dates, deseeded and chopped
1 tsp. garlic paste
2 tbsp. tomato sauce/ketchup
1tsp. sugar
Enough water, to blend
Ingredients: For the Uroja Sauce
2 tbsp. flour atta flour
2 tbsp. gram flour
1 L warm water
A dash of yellow food colouring, optional
A dash of garlic paste
Turmeric, a pinch
½ cup coconut milk, optional
Salt, to taste
2-3 tbsp. grated raw mango
2 Lemon, juiced
A pinch of red chili powder
2 potatoes boiled, peeled and diced
Cooking Methods: Soak the cowpeas and daal, for about 5 hours, preferably overnight.
Wash and sieve out as much peel as you can, Change the water several times until the grains are clean and check for stones.
Drain the grains, then pour into a food processor, adding in some green chillies, one onion and some coriander sticks.
Grind to make a rough mixture, add in ½ tsp. of garlic paste and some salt, do not add water to the mixture . Mix thoroughly, then add in some chopped coriander and some chopped methi.
Place a pan of oil and heat on low setting,using your hands as a funnel, drop small balls.
Blend the ingredients for the coconut chutney and set aside, repeat the same process for the red chutney.
Pour the 5 the water in a pot, place the pot on a stove and let it simmer.
Now put the flour in a container, add some water and mix well to make a thick batter, until smooth.
Once the water comes to a simmer, add the flour batter slowly and mix well to avoid any lumps.
Immediately add the salt, lemon juice, red chili powder, green chilli, garlic paste, turmeric powder, yellow food colour if you chose to use it and mix well. Turn on heat and bring to a slow simmer whilst constantly stirring so no lumps are formed.
Keep stirring and mixing for at least 25 minutes until you don't taste the rawness of the flour.
You need the mixture to have some thickness to it but if you find the mixture to be too thick, add some water.
Now add the cubed potatoes and cook on low for a few minutes. Taste for salt.
The Urojo/Mix is now ready to be served.
Serve it hot and top it with a variety of toppings like bhajias, a variety of chutney, add in a few mashed fried potato, then sprinkle with some potato/cassava shavings.
Recipe by Pikachakula
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