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Handmade butter cookies, sold by the pound are in trays, are the specialty at this bakery, which also designs plenty of wedding and birthday party cakes. You can also indulge your sweet tooth with sticky buns, donuts of coffee cake. Bread is baked daily including plenty of rolls and loaves of everything from French to apricot nut.


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Isn't crochet so much fun? If I had to guess I'd say I haven't crocheted anything in over a month. I enjoy crocheting, love browsing patterns, selecting yarn, and creating something with my own two hands. Unfortunately I become easily discouraged and add a lot of pressure to what is supposed to be a fun and relaxing activity, especially around Christmas. And so I went into a self imposed crochet exile of sorts until finally deciding to pick up the hook and yarn and have a go at it again. Check out the mittens I made below. Cute, right?
I used the Perfect Fit Mittens pattern which is available for free from Left in Knots. There were a few modifications I made to achieve my perfect fit such as omitting rows 15, and 16, and adjusting the thumb (row 1: 12 hdc, 1 hdc2tog (13); row 5: 11 hdc, 1 hdc2tog (12); row 6: 6 hdc2tog (6); omit row 7). The yarn I used is Red Heart Soft in the seafoam and grape colourways as chosen by husband because I could not handle the pressure. As it is a simple pattern it was easy enough to customize and I'm quite happy with the result.
My timing for these mittens isn't the best since we are having a bit of a warm spell at the moment (not that I'm complaining), but at least the next time there is a chill in the air I will be ready with a soft burst of colour.

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This is one of many pages describing plants and animal life that we have in our garden. In many cases, we don't know what they are. Comments welcome.
By default the photos on this page are relatively small ("thumbnails"). Click on them to get progressively larger photos.
These are various daisy-like flowers. I think I've identified most of them. They all appear to belong to the order Asterales, and most belong to the genus "Aster".
I originally included the Gazanias here too; there are still a number of plants which deserve their own page, and this page will change further.
These flowers are Osteospermum, also known as Cape daisies.
This one is clearly an Osteospermum ecklonis
Is this the same one, just a different colour, or is it a different species? I'd guess it's the same.
When we moved into the house, there was a daisy bush in the north garden:
We didn't think about it much, and the fact wasn't blooming much seemed normal for mid-winter. It took me over a year to even take real photos of it; but it became clear that, with a little water, it was completely transformed. It has bloomed profusely almost continually from September 2007 to August 2008, drooping a little in early December as it got warmer and before we had enough water for it to recover. Now that it's getting regular water, I suspect it'll bloom the year around. Here comparison photos taken on 19 June 2007 and a year later on 31 May 2008:
After some research, I came to the incorrect conclusion that there is no such thing as a daisy bush in most parts of the world—we had one in Wantadilla, but it didn't get watered and thus bloomed only in the spring. I thus assumed that it was some kind of Olearia, but Laurel Gordon put me right and confirmed that it's a Marguerite daisy. Here some more recent detail photos:
There were a number of these bushes in far too cramped conditions, so on 2 August 2008 I transplanted two of them to a border to the south-east paddock:
There was a second one in the garden, which bloomed yellow, but which looked old and not very happy, so we pulled it out. That didn't stop it, of course, and in June 2008 we found a number of shoots which we transplanted. We'll see how that goes. They're a bit lop-sided; hopefully they'll pick up when they have space to grow.
If I have this right, this is a kind of Calendula.
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Hadith Explanation
The Pebbles of Paradise are Pearls and Sapphires
The Sahabah asked the Prophet (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) about the buildings of Jannah and he replied: "Bricks of gold and silver. Its mortar is fragrant musk. Its pebbles are pearls and sapphires. Its soil is saffron. Whoever enters it will live in luxury and happiness and will never experience any hardship or misery; he will live forever and never die. Their clothes will never wear out and their youth will never fade." [Ahmad, Tirmidhi]
Just try to imagine a home that belongs to you, made of delicate bricks of gold and silver.
A perfume binds the bricks together, not grey mortar!
The driveway leading to your house isn't full of grey pebbles but lustrous pearls and clear dark blue sapphires. Imagine walking on them as you lead your guests into your new home. They don't tarnish, break, get dirty or messed up with use! It looks like a brand new driveway every time.
Imagine soil that is sweet smelling saffron… what kind of flowers would grow out of it…


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Pumpkins are a sign of fall and have so many uses! Pumpkin pie, bread, lattés, seeds, and much more don our tables! Not to mention the oh-so-fun activity of carving them for Halloween jack-o-lanterns! Many city slickers head to Meijer to pick up their pumpkins, but if you want the real experience, head out to a pumpkin patch this fall! You can search the field for the perfect pumpkins that will deliver amazing dishes and a beautiful glowing jack-o-lantern this Halloween. Here are some of the best pumpkin patches around Michigan that really know how to make the trip into an amazing experience by adding in more than just pumpkin picking!
DeBuck's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch | Belleville, MI
Aside from 18 acres of pumpkin patch, DeBuck's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch in Belleville, MI has a host of other activities! Make your way through the 13-acre corn maze or enjoy a ride on the barrel train! They offer slides, a bouncing pad, and pedal go-carts as well! In the evenings you can join in with other guests and enjoy the community campfire! Visit DeBuck's during the fall Fridays from 5PM to 9PM, Saturdays from noon to 9PM, and Sundays from noon to 6PM! You can check out everything they have to offer, their full hours, and admission fees at their website!
Grandma's Pumpkin Patch | Midland, MI
After strolling through the pumpkin patch at Grandma's Pumpkin Patch in Midland, MI, you'll find a day's worth of fun waiting for you! Root on a pig as they race through the track and back to their pen for a delicious treat! You can pet plenty of animals such as goats, chicks, and bunnies at their petting zoo or take a ride on a pony! The cow train will give the little ones a great tour of the grounds and kids 12 and under will love bouncing around on all the inflatables! All ages will enjoy the hayride and then of course, there's the challenging 3.5-acre corn maze! Head out to Grandma's Pumpkin Patch Monday – Saturday 10AM to 6PM and Sundays noon to 6PM to join in on the fun! Hours and admission prices can be found on their website!
Johnson's Giant Pumpkins | Saginaw, MI
Pumpkins of all sizes, shapes, and colors can be found at Johnson's Giant Pumpkins in Saginaw, MI! Try your navigation skills in the 13-acre corn maze that changes each year! For the little ones, they have a small soybean maze where they can participate and keep an eye on mom and dad while they do it! Check out chickens, bunnies, and more at the petting zoo and then take the kids for a pony ride! The main highlight at Johnson's Giant Pumpkins is the pumpkin throwing! They have a 40' trebuchet that launches huge pumpkins through the air! If you or someone you know is a fan of destruction, this is a great way to get your fix! During the fall you can check out this pumpkin patch daily from 9AM to 7PM! Take a look at their site for more info!
Lewis Farm Market | New Era, MI
Head to Lewis Farm Market in New Era, MI to find your perfect pumpkin, or to destroy one! The pumpkin chucker here hurls pumpkins up to a 1/2 mile away! They also have fruit cannons to shoot things like apples! Navigate the 8-acre corn maze, shoot down one of the two black hole slides, or bounce around on the giant jumping pillows! Take a wagon ride and check out the Enchanted Forest or ride around in the pedal carts! The petting zoo here offers more than just the standard goats and chickens! Here you'll find Jeffrey the camel, llamas, alpacas, deer, and even a zebus which is a type of cattle from India! Check out Lewis Farm Market Monday – Saturday 9AM to 6PM, and Sundays 10AM to 5PM! You can see hours, rates, and more at their website.
Harvest Moon Acres | Gobles, MI
If you're in the Gobles, MI area, Harvest Moon Acres is the place to go! Not only do they offer a great selection of pumpkins, but they also have a wonderful medley of fun! Explore the 5-acre corn maze, zip down the 40-foot slide, or let the kids play in the corn bin! Want to test your accuracy skills? Shoot at targets with the pumpkin slingshots! Other activities here include a petting zoo, zip-lines, and campfires! Visit Harvest Moon Acres Saturdays 10AM to 6PM and Sundays 1PM to 6PM! Head over to their website for all the details!
CornFun Corn Maze Adventure Park and Pumpkin Patch | Casco, MI
Sip on fresh cider and munch on delicious donuts as you search for your perfect pumpkin at CornFun Corn Maze Adventure Park and Pumpkin Patch in Casco, MI! They offer 2 corn mazes and a mini hay bale maze for little kids! Enjoy a hayride, snuggle some fuzzy friends at the petting zoo, and bounce around on the bounce pad! In the evening you can gather with other visitors around the bonfire and warm your toes! You can check CornFun Corn Maze Adventure Park and Pumpkin Patch out Fridays 5PM to 10PM, Saturdays noon to 10PM, and Sundays noon to 8PM! All the activities and other information can be found at their website!
Do you have a favorite pumpkin patch that didn't make our list? Tell us about it in the comments!


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I am addicted to reading Addicted 2 Decorating. She is a wonder woman. She just remodeled her kitchen from the studs up and 90% on her own. Our homes were built the same year, however hers is a little bigger than mine. So, I soak up every post she writes and dream about the day that I take the plunge and do something daring with my house. She just painted her kitchen cabinets green. It looks AMAZING!
A couple of days ago she wrote a post about decorating for yourself, not for resale and some future unknown buyer of your house. I have moved 6 times in the last 5 years. Even when I thought I was settled and wouldn't have to move again (with moves 2,4 and 5) I still ended up having to pack up my life and move. The longest I have lived anywhere Since I was 18 is 5 years. At the house I lived in for 5 years, I was daring. I painted the bathroom a brownish colored called Brown Paper. You can guess it looked like brown paper. I did a faux paint treatment on the livingroom and hall way so it looked like suede. I thought it was amazing. People visiting would always reach out and touch it because it looked textured. Abbey's room was a teal. Emmy's room had a ladybug theme so I took the paddles off the ceiling fan and painted them and added lady bug spots. I had no problem wielding a paintbrush. Its just paint after all. It can be changed. I think the constant moving has messed with my creativity.
Now I live in a house that I bought and not one that I share with a significant other. It makes a difference. I know I won't have to ever move (unless Chase bank makes me) But now I find myself in a almost decorating paralysis. Big ideas I had several homes ago, I have no drive to do now. I second and third guess myself at every turn and other than unpacking the only thing I have done is paint Abbey's bedroom. I have a box of paint chips that I have collected over the years. I have pinterest boards and Houzz idea books. Basically, I have ideas that I can't settle on.
Why is decorating for yourself so hard? Or is it just me that thinks having free rein to do whatever I want is such a scary and daunting task? I literally have no idea where to start. Hell, I was so excited to buy a house with a fire place and I still haven't even done anything with it.
There is a house on my street that sold the week before mine. They have been busy since the moment they closed. Ive seen them drag all their cabinets into the carport and refinish them (btw...they look awesome and I kinda want to ask them to do mine). If I can ever decide what exactly I want.
I have never really been an indecisive person. I've always just used my gut and jumped feet first into every idea I have. I have no idea where this fear of change is coming from. But, I hope it goes away soon. I want to be able to show you pretty before and after pictures.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Who do you decorate for?
Posted by Holly @ Cat Hair and Glitter at 8:00 AM
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I long to be able to decorate for myself. I have moved a lot and have never had the freedom to decorate any of the places I've lived. Not with paint, anyway. I look forward to one day being able to do that.ReplyDelete
I stink at decorating. My husband is actually better at it. I'm good so long as I have a couch, a bed, and a TV.ReplyDelete
I like decorating, but it goes in waves. When we moved to our current place I was really excited and I bought curtains and wanted all our wall art up immediately. Now, I'm starting to think about the next move and it just doesn't seem as important. Suede walls sound amazing!ReplyDelete
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Sunday, 8 March 2009
Slipping Through My Fingers
Anyway, by co-incidence she was invited to sleepovers by two different friends this weekend - one on Friday night and then the other on Saturday - and she surprised me by saying she would like to go to them both.
When I dropped her off on Friday I made sure to tell the friend's Mum that this was SD's first ever sleepover, and if there were any problems she was to call me straightaway. The sleepover went well and she was tired but happy when I went to pick her up the next morning.
Last night she went on the second sleepover - again I spoke to the Mum and explained the situation. "Yes, SD might want to come home as she's not used to being away from home, etc." SD overheard this and turned to me, put her hand on my arm and said "Mum, you're going to have to let me go sooner or later." Aarrrgggghhhhhhhh! She's only 9 years old - I don't want to even think about that yet! She's my baby.....how can this be happening?
In fact she dealt with the two nights away from home without any problems. It was me who had the difficulties. In that moment when she said I would have to let her go it was as if I had a flash forward moment of the future when both of my beautiful, smart girls will have their own lives and I won't be needed as much. And it's difficult to deal with because of course, this is what I'm preparing them for. The future. Why is this so hard?
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I know, I'm dreading it already. My only hope is that the teenage years will be so terrible I'll be dying for them to leave home!
- 8 March 2009 at 18:43
She sounds wise beyond her years. I can imagine my daughter telling me I need to let her go sooner or later, but hopefully not for a few years. I'm dreading it though. You daughter sounds like a little star!
- 8 March 2009 at 22:22
- La Belette Rouge said...
I remember having my parents pick me up in the middle at a few sleep overs. Your daughter clearly has developed a strong sense of security that you have obviously given her. You should be proud.
- 9 March 2009 at 05:06
- sallymandy said...
Hi, I'm new to your blog but felt we had some things in common when I read your profile.
When I heard that Abba song during the movie Mama Mia, I burst out in tears and sat there crying for a long time. I was with friends...that was good! My only is 12 this weekend.
My older friends with kids out of the house say your daughters never really leave...and that they need us more than ever during the teen years, though they don't say so. I'm hanging on to those bits of wisdom.
- 9 March 2009 at 06:56
- Jane said...
That song always makes me stop and think - so powerful.
- 9 March 2009 at 10:13
- lunarossa said...
My daughter (9 too!) has started with sleepovers only recently. It was much harder for me than for her! I prefer when her friends come to us to stay rather tahn let her go. I'm not sure I can ever let her go. I know I will have to but I will never be ready!!! Hope you SD had a great time. Love the song. Ciao. A.
- 9 March 2009 at 12:05
- Lisa said...
I had the '10 year old' rule with my kids relating to sleepovers and by the time they got to 10, the fun had worn off.
They grow so fast - treasure every microsecond- the nest is empty soon enough xx
- 9 March 2009 at 12:19
- notSupermum said...
MTJAM - what is the saying? Your kids are so cute when they're babies that you could eat them. When they're teenagers you'll wish you had.
Tessa, they do grow up so fast. Too fast.
Rosie, she is a little star. Thanks. But she's still only a baby in my eyes!
- 9 March 2009 at 15:55
- notSupermum said...
La belette, thank you for that comment. I hadn't thought of it like that, but I hope you're right. It made me feel a bit better about it anyway.
Sallymandy, thanks for visiting. I feel your pain - my eldest is 12 and already so independent in many ways. But we do have the teenage years ahead of us.....
Jane - it's a very emotional song isn't it? I always feel the tears welling up when I hear it.
- 9 March 2009 at 15:59
- notSupermum said...
Antonella, I think it's much harder with the youngest child isn't it? I'm hanging onto my baby for as long as possible - they're not children for very long.
Lisa, I agree - it's so important to treasure every moment of their childhoods. Time slips away to quickly.
- 9 March 2009 at 16:01
- see you there! said...
The 12 YO GD spent the night with us Friday. Does it count as a sleep over when you are at your Grandparents? She's wiley, she calls her Grandpa and asks to spend the night - I'm usually a soft touch but him?... its guaranteed he'l say "Of Course" to everything she ever wants.
- 9 March 2009 at 20:47
- Yummy Mummy said...
Oh I can't even imagine how that feels. I get sad when the little man doesn't want me to follow him around the park at 18 months old!
It sounds like you have created a very strong daughter who people want to be around, so that should make you very happy, even if it makes you a bit sad at the same time.
- 10 March 2009 at 12:21
- Tara@Sticky Fingers said...
Aww god bless her!
I'm struggling with my 6 year old son saying he doesn't want me to kiss him at the school gate any more. Sob.
- 10 March 2009 at 17:58
- Kayleigh said...
Oh this tugged at my heartstrings...I so know what you mean. My oldest is 7 and I can't even imagine letting her go for a sleep over, thankfully she's not asked.
We homeschool and are considering sending her to public school either this fall or next -- even that's hard for me to imagine. It's such a delicate tightrope we walk...we want them to be independent and self confident and yet we fear for them and wish we could hold on forever (or is that just me, lol?).
You are a brave, good mommie :) I'm glad she had fun and it was a smashing success -- just shows you are doing your job beautifully!
- 11 March 2009 at 23:19
- Imogen Lamport said...
I always try to remember that I'm bringing up adults not children.
I want my kids to be independent capable adults when they grow up, so I have to give them some independence and responsibility as children.
It's very scary, as the last thing I want is for my children to ever get hurt, but if they never get hurt how will they learn resilience?
The conundrum of parenting?
- 15 March 2009 at 01:39
- Stigmum said...
It's hard because us mums are umbilically attached to our children and I know this because I cut the cord.
Yikes, March you wrote this! Glad I've found you notSupermum, you write so well!
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Following the outstanding popularity of our first Halls Gap property, Grampians Blue (also listed on HomeAway), Grampians Vista is very much put together on the same formula - affordable quality modern accomodation for couples, families or groups of friends with exceptional attention to the finer details.
Ideal for couples or families, Grampians Vista is the perfect base from which to enjoy all this wonderful region has to offer. Spend a week or a weekend bushwalking or rock climbing, wineries or restraunts, fishing or simply just taking in the magnificent scenery and abundant local wildlife.
If the location and structure of this property seems familiar to you, prior to the overhaul it was known for many years as "BJ & Ollies".
-New fit out throughout - paint, floor and window coverings, lights, all furniture, bathroom, kitchen and all appliances
-Free standing wood heater in living area & fully air-conditioned (reverse cycle split system)
-Three bedrooms with a total of two QS beds and two sets of bunks - sleeps eight comfortably. Master bedroom has 32" LCD TV. (Note - bedrooms are locked separately and access provided based on the number of guests booked)
-Separate toilet
-42" Full HD Plasma TV, Blue Ray DVD, CD player with "I" dock and library of DVDs and CDs
-Fully-equipped kitchen with microwave, electric rangehood, fan forced oven and dishwasher and top quality cutlery, crockery and cookware
-Enjoy breakfast watching the sun rise over Mount William Range from spacious elevated front deck
-Quality portacot, high chair, baby bath and kids toys provided.
-Laundry facilities, including washing machine
-House is located in a very private settling on a one acre block with long driveway that crosses a small creek
Sorry but we do not allow pets at Grampians Vista
From Melbourne, Halls Gap is roughly three hours travel north on the Western Highway. Either turnoff at Ararat or Stawell and follow the directions straight through to the township of Halls Gap.
Approximately two kilometres from the main town of Halls Gap, on the Grampians Road, turn right onto Young Road. Take first turn left into Scott Road. Grampians Vista is located on the right. A fully sealed bike and walking path leads back into Halls Gap - an easy 20 min walk one way.
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How some of the best known Syria regime-change hustlers and "experts" helped transform the @ShamiWitness account from a cretinous troll into a credible "ISIS expert."
By Mark Ames
Who remembers @ShamiWitness? At the peak of ISIS's power, @ShamiWitness stood out as the genocidal militia group's "most influential Twitter account" according to a Channel 4 exposé and a Kings College report. The @ShamiWitness account was followed by some two-thirds of foreign jihadis. But it went further than propogandizing Islamic State's massacres and rapes: @Shamiwitness also actively recruited foreign jihadis and helped lead them through the ratlines in Turkey, into the ISIS killing fields in Syria and Iraq, as a George Washington University reportrevealed this year.
But I want to talk about the western "experts" in Washington and London who cozied up to @ShamiWitness — especially since all of them are still around, many of them bigger and more influential in our political discourse than ever. They're the ones who built up @ShamiWitness's social media capital, making his account so popular, and so effective, in recruiting ISIS murderers. Some of the best known Syria regime-change hustlers and "experts"—Eliot Higgins of Bellingcat and the Saudi-funded Atlantic Council; Charles Lister of the Saudi-funded Middle East Institute, former CNN "Syria expert" and Atlantic Council fellow Michael Weiss, all major figures promoting today's RussiaGate hysteria—together helped transform the @ShamiWitness account from a cretinous troll into a credible "ISIS expert". They validated and lent credibility to ShamiWitness as someone with deep, local insider knowledge, boosting ShamiWitness's social capital their countless retweets, #FF's, #Pt's, and their numerous public interactions.
As it turned out, @ShamiWitness was a fake "Syria expert". The millennial yuppie who ran the ShamiWitness account was as much an insider expert on ISIS as the western Syria hacks who boosted him. It wasn't the "experts" like Bellingcat who unmasked ShamiWitness — quite the opposite, Bellingcat's team played a major role in building him up as a credible expert. Rather, it was a Channel 4 report exposing ShamiWitness as a fake — but a very dark and dangerous fake, with very real world consequences. @ShamiWitness was run by a 24-year-old Indian marketing executive named Mehdi Masroor Biswas, who tweeted out ISIS and Syria "expertise" from his bachelor pad in Bangalore, India.
And just like that, the London and Washington Syria regime-change neocons who'd been boosting @ShamiWitness suddenly looked like fools — as well as ISIS accessories. Contrary to what they had all assumed, @ShamiWitness wasn't the expert Syria insider he pretended to be. He spoke no Arabic; he was nowhere near Syria.
Continue reading "ShamiWitness: How Bellingcat and Neocons Collaborated with the Most Influential ISIS Propagandist on Twitter"
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Poem of the Month, November 2014: In the Name of PeacePosted: 2014/11/24 Filed under: Poem of the Month | Tags: peace poems, peace poetry Leave a comment
Text: Solveig Hansen
With the launching of "A Child for Peace," the resulting poetry e-book from the IFLAC Children's Peace Train Poetry Festival 2014, we chose one of the poems submitted from Kenya as the Poem of the Month for November. Many of the young Kenyan poets show exactly how ugly war is. The e-book is available both as a downloadable PDF book and an online book.
By Akpovo Bamidele, F4, Riara Group Of Schools
What is the victory in war?
Tell this soul what it is
When your waters and fields are tarnished
And defiled
By phantoms of blood and gone.
Of what consequence is it?
When the trophies we reap
Are of broken bones
And countless headstones
Of orphans' tears
Newly formed fears.
What beauty is held
When dust and ashes
Blot out the skies
And block the stars from our eyes.
There is no meaning in war
So why do we shun peace?
And the prosperity it could bring
We should fight for a new dawn
And let go of this demon of war.


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Joshua Tree
Nomination Year: 1996
SYNOPSIS: Description of the movie's "plot" goes here.
- "Cutting Butter With A Chainsaw"
Yeah, But Imagine If He Were a Toon
Paint thinner exploding guy.
Hey, Free Guns!
The hero mows down dozens of baddies, and every time his gun runs out, he shoots a baddie and the baddie's gun drops right into his hands. At one point, he also rolls across the floor on a mechanics dolly (you know, those roller things they use to get under cars), doing the same thing. Unload. Shoot a bad guy with your last bullet. Grab bad guy's falling gun. Repeat.
- Actors/Directors of Note
Actor Claim to Fame Dolph Lundgren Bulgy-bicep action star; supposedly brainy as well as brawny, his Masters in Chemical Engineering sure doesn't show on-screen George Segal Veteran of a rich and varied career (especially in the '70s and '80s), he's Jack Gallo on Just Shoot Me these days. Kristian Alfonso Soap actress (Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place) Matt Battaglia Geoffrey Lewis Clint-Eastwood-film regular and father of Juliette Lewis Bert Remsen Al Leong Quite often plays the token dirty long-haired Asian
Director Claim to Fame Vic Armstrong Accomplished stuntman; director, not so much
Anne O'Nymous
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Joan Starkey has been director of the Handbells since its beginnings-1998. A retired music teacher from Saline Schools, she also taught music in Holly and Belleville. She sings in the Chancel Choir, leads the singing for "We Worship," and has contributed solos on clarinet, autoharp, guitar, Mountain Dulcimer and Handbells. She is married to Jay Starkey, has 2 grown children and 6 grandchildren. She was Baptized and married in this church, and loves to tell everyone that her Great Grandmother Agnes Martin was a member of this church.


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Quick outfit of the day photo for you- taken the other weekend when I went to see Harry Potter with Steph. I don't really want to think about Harry Potter as I was an emotional wreck by the end of it. I've had the kimono jacket for ages- it was one of the first items I bought from the massive Topshop (aka my second home) in Newcastle.
Oh I'm joining the gym tonight, I've got my induction at 4, 8 weeks for me to get a bikini body. I definately need to tone up asap however I don't want to loose loads of weight as I still want my lovely going out clothes (and the two All Saints skirts) to fit. Oh and I don't want to loose weight off my chest lol.
Title of the post is what I'm currently eating/drinking for lunch..
Kimono Jacket- Topshop
Cashmire Vest- Topshop Boutique
Jeans- Primark (the best skinny jeans ever)
Flip Flops- Next
Ray Ban Wayfarers
Chanel XL Jumbo
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Stop getting ready and start now!
Whether you are stuck in an emotional issue and preparing to change your life for the better OR preparing to start or uplevel your own business ... NOW is always the moment of power.
Over planning is one of the sneaky forms of sabotage that undermines our confidence to step up, put ourselves out there and begin.
"I'm not ready to face my demons"
"I'm not ready to leave my boring job and start my own business"
"I'm not ready to boost my income to the next level"
"I'll make the change when so and so happens"
These are all sabotaging excuses to avoid stepping up and living the life we are built for.
Holding onto safety is what keeps us playing small when we are built for great things.
Avoiding stepping out of our comfort zones keeps us stuck, stale and unfulfilled.
If we avoid stepping up for long enough life starts to slap us to get our attention. Don't wait for the big challenges to trust your intuitive voice and set sail.
So I have a few very important questions for you to ponder this week....
What is it that you want to create in your life? Where do you want to sail to? (metaphorically speaking!)
What is the first step you need to take to ensure you step towards this and out of your comfort zone?
A great way to move forward on your divine goals is to recruit a soulful mentor... Moi! I have created openings this week to talk to you and inspire you to get moving about your dream.
Let's set sail together! Your life dreams and new horizons await!
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|JNS Travel Awards 2017
Facts :-
- JNS was founded in 1974. With more than 6,000 members in 2016, JNS is now a representative academic society in neuroscience in Japan.
- The 40th Annual Meeting, under the theme of "Pushing the Frontiers on Neuroscience", provides a unique opportunity to forge closer links between researchers in different fields and to develop next-generation neuroscientists endowed with a wide perspective.
- English is an official language used at all sessions. We expect approximately 4,000 participants, including 400 people from overseas.
- The Annual Meeting promotes interaction with relevant professional neuroscience societies in neighboring Asia-Pacific countries, the United States and Europe by organizing joint symposia and having a financial assistance program to cover travel costs.
- The Annual Meeting aims at fostering young scientists and promoting collaboration across the globe and various scientific fields including clinical neuroscience.
- The Meeting will be held in Makuhari Messe. Haneda (Tokyo International) and Narita International Airports are close and convenient to the venue.
|Eligibility :-
- Young principal investigators and senior postdoctoral fellows but only IAN members (should be currently a member - IAN membership number is to be mentioned in the application) are eligible for this Award. Each awardee will have to go through the registration and send the abstract through the Annual Meeting web site (http://www.neuroscience2017.jnss.org/en)
|Benefits :
- Travel Award winners will receive a partial support for traveling expenses (100,000 JPY) and a free accommodation in Yokohama for 4 nights (from July 19th, a single room in a budget hotel).
- The meeting registration fee is waived.
- Travel Award winners are invited to the International Exchange Meeting for Young Researchers and a get-together party on the day before the Annual Meeting to facilitate interaction among young researchers from abroad and Japan.
- Travel Award winners are also invited to a reception during the Annual Meeting.
|Conditions :
- Recipients will receive the award at the meeting venue in Japanese yen.
- Accommodation at a designated hotel from July 19th (check-in) to 23rd (check-out; totally 4 nights) will only be covered. Recipients must bear all expenses if they stay at hotels of their own choice or stay extra nights.
- "The International Exchange Meeting for Young Researchers" is a mandatory event. This meeting will be held the day before the Annual Meeting at around 17 o'clock. So please make sure to have sufficient time to travel from the near airport to the venue.
- Persons who do not attend the entire Annual Meeting will have their award revoked.
|How to apply :
Format for application -
1) CV (maximum Up to 2 pages)
2) Publication list
3) Abstract for the 2017 JNS meeting
4) Two letters of recommendation: One from the applicant's current supervisor and the other from another reference person
5) IAN membership number.
|Please attach a check list of above items with your application, incomplete applications will not be considered.


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About Us
Abiding Word Lutheran Church was founded for the single purpose of proclaiming the gospel of new and eternal life in Christ to the dying world.
We offer communion on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday and Wednesday of the month. We take Communion very seriously. For this reason we practice what is called close Communion.
Meet Our Pastor
Rev. Keith M. Amborn was born July 18, 1955, and grew up in East Troy, WI, graduating from East Troy High School in 1973.
Welcome to Abiding Word Lutheran Church
The mission of Abiding Word Ev. Lutheran Church, is the commission the Lord Jesus gave to his disciples and all Christians before he ascended into heaven:
– Matthew 28:18b-20 –
Worship Hours
The Bible Herb Garden
The Bible Herb Garden is a place for meditation and learning. The plants are tied to biblical times. The people of biblical times learned to use them for food and medicine. They are a living link between us and the people of distant times. The garden has many trees, herbs, vegetables, and flowers mentioned in the Bible.


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The Ninth House embodies the love precept, where folks can acquire much from religious inspiration to control their consciousness and study to reside in concord, and develop a social conscience. The Fifth House is ruled by Leo, so is a sunny place filled with children, love affairs that almost definitely not be too serious, events, and all pleasurable feelings. That previous property, the place my grandfather had also construct a … Read More


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A fire engulfed an industrial unit in suburban Andheri in the wee hours Wednesday, a civic official said. A fireman received burn injuries while dousing the flames and was rushed to hospital, he said.
The blaze erupted around 2 am at the commercial unit located in the SEEPZ industrial area at Marol in Andheri, the official said. Fire fighting engines and water tankers were rushed to the spot and the flames were doused by 6 am, he said.
Fireman Shivkumar Suryakant Satarval, 25, suffered burn injuries in the incident and was admitted to the Cooper Hospital where his condition was reported to be stable, he said. No one was present inside the unit at the time of the fire, the official said, adding that the cause of the blaze was yet to be ascertained.
There have been a number of fire incidents in residential buildings and industrial units in Mumbai in the last few months. A blaze occurred Tuesday on the second floor of a commercial building situated in Madhur Industrial Estate in Andheri, injuring a fire fighter.
On September 4, a commercial unit in suburban Malad caught fire, but no casualty was reported. On August 22, a fire occurred on the 12th floor of a posh high-rise residential building in Dadar area, killing four people and injuring 16 others.
On August 27, a blaze engulfed a three-storey residential building in Parel area, but there was no casualty. On August 5, a fire at the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Tardeo area of south Mumbai destroyed hundreds of documents and other items, but no one was injured.
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Current Residence: Denver, CO USA
Phone: +1 (303) 439-0909
Email: email@example.com
Resume last updated 15-Jul-2008
Full-time employment or consulting as a software engineer or project manager in my
fields of expertise.
- Consulting, identification, and implementation of customer needs, requirements, and specifications
- Microcontroller & embedded software development (especially 8052-compatible, Palm OS)
- Electrical circuit design and printed circuit board layout
- Internet site/application development (Unix-based, C, CGI, PHP scripting, HTML, MySQL)
- Windows software development (VisualBasic, Visual C++)
- Authored the book "The 8051/8052 Microcontroller: Architecture, Assembly Language, and Hardware Interfacing"
- Webmaster of 8052.com and PrismEmail
- CONSULTING/SPECIFICATIONS. As an independent consultant for the last 9 years, I am proficient at
working with clients to determine their requirements, establish a proposal based on a detailed functional
and technical specification, estimate the time and cost of the project, and implement the project according
to an agreed-upon timeline.
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING. Significant capability for circuit design, analysis, and review, with experience
with printed circuit board layout and manufacturing. Designed and produced the 8052.com SBC.
- COMPUTER LANGUAGES. Professionally fluent in the computer languages 'C', Microsoft
Visual Basic 3.0/5.0/6.0, the Novell Netware Windows API, and capable of developing
Internet-based applications in both VB and 'C'. I have a working knowledge of 80x86
Assembly Language and in-depth knowledge of 8051 Assembly Language. I have had academic
exposure to Pascal, Fortran, Cobol, and Ada with at least 1-2 semesters of classes at
the University of Colorado - Denver in each of these languages.
- EMBEDDED 8052 / MCS-51. Extensive knowledge of embedded systems, specifically
MCS-51 (8031 / 8051 / 8032 / 8052 / etc). Fluent in MCS-51 assembly language as well
as 'C'-based implementations. To-date, the vast majority of my consulting experience
has been related to MCS-51 projects. I am webmaster and author of 8052.com
as well as the 8052 Simulator for Windows
and Pinnacle 52 IDE applications. I have also
authored "The 8051/8052 Microcontroller" Book (ISBN 1581124597).
- PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT. I have worked with both Windows CE and, more recently, with Palm OS software
development and have developed complete applications for both platforms.
- DATABASE / SQL. Broad knowledge of relational databases including design theory
and implementation. I have utilized Microsoft SQL Server 6.5, MySQL, and Microsoft Access 2.0/97
as integral parts of information-management applications, and have worked extensively
in Structure Query Language (SQL), having developed stored procedures and triggers as
well as traditional database queries.
- WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT. I have developed a number of Internet/Web-based applications based on both PHP and
CGI scripts written in C. Systems include an e-commerce/customer/order-tracking system to process online orders, a
customized user message forum on 8052.com, and a Yahoo-style web page creation engine whereby users can create their
own web pages from within their browser at 8052.com.
- OPERATING SYSTEMS. Expert in Linux (especially Red Hat 7.3, 9.0, and Fedora Core 3), MS-DOS, Microsoft
Windows 95/98/XP. I also have more limited experience with Macintosh and IBM OS/2.
- LANGUAGES. Fluent in Spanish, English (native language).
|September 2008
|Irrigation-Related Company
Project: Irrigation Control System
Project consists of maintaining and developing new features for a commercial irrigation control system.
|September 2007
September 2008
|Cropwire LLC, Lodi, CA
Project: 8052-Based Remote Data Logger & Internet Server
Contact/Reference: Bryan Osborn
Project consisted of continuing development for the previous project I developed for the client in 2005.
|July 2006
August 2007
|Millennia Music & Media, Placerville, CA
Project: Digitally Controlled Analog High-Voltage Preamp
Contact/Reference: Stephan Buck
Project consists of developing the digital front-panel controls of a high voltage pre-amplifier that will be used by clients such as Carnegie Hall, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, etc. The firmware controls two independent LCDs, 45 LEDs, monitors 18 buttons and a quadrature encoder, and uses this I/O to allow the user to control the gain, muting, polarity, and gain of eight separate audio channels. The firmware is also able to communicate with external devices via Ethernet or MIDI.
|July 2006
March 2007
|Power Efficiency Corporation, Las Vegas, NV
Project: Three-Phase Power Factor Optimization
Contact/Reference: John Hurst
Project consists of developing the firmware for a device that measures three-phase voltage and current, and adjusts them dynamically to achieve an optimized power factor which produces a potential savings in energy. This is an embedded component that will be integrated with industrial high-power motors (elevators, escalators, etc.) to improve their efficiency. This is essentially the same product as described below, but for three-phase motors rather than single phase.
|August 2006
September 2006
|Power Efficiency Corporation, Las Vegas, NV
Project: Single-Phase Power Factor Optimization
Contact/Reference: John Hurst
Project consisted of writing new firmware for an already-existing hardware design to replace existing firmware that was not working for the customer. This is a single-phase version of the three-phase project (immediately above) and was started and completed while the three-phase project was stalled due to a delay on the hardware design.
|November 2005
June 2006
|Professional Automation Services, Longmont, CO
Project: VB/PHP-based Internet & Reporting Systems
Contact/Reference: Brian Anderson
As a long-term consultant, I am involved in the development and enhancement of systems that are primarily related to the storage, retrieval, printing, and reporting of employee tax informationspecifically the annual W-2 forms.
|February 2005
July 2005
|Advanced Vineyard (now Cropwire LLC, Woodbridge, CA
Project: 8052-Based Remote Data Logger & Internet Server
Contact/Reference: Bryan Osborn
Project consisted of assisting the client in identifying his software and hardware requirements, establishing a specification, and the subsequent development of firmware for an MSC1210 microcontroller (8052-based). The system performs data collection and subsequently transmits the collected data wirelessly to an Internet server. The project also included developing software that receives the data on the Internet server and the actual website design for the entire domain.
|August 2004
February 2005
|The 8051/8052 Microcontroller Book (ISBN 1581124597)
Authored a book on the 8051/8052 microcontroller that was published in October 2005.
|March 2004
August 2004
|Palm GPS Toolkit Application Development (Independent Project)
Developed a GPS toolkit application for the Palm platform which provides standard GPS navigation features, such as waypoints, routes, real-time navigation map, ETA to next waypoint, final destination, etc.
|May 2003
July 2003
|USA Signal, Inc., Dallas, TX
Project: Stoplight Bulb Controller
Contact/Reference: Paul Calixto
Designed and developed the 8052 assembly language firmware to operate the logic within a LED-based stoplight bulb. The firmware detected failure of the component LEDs and automatically adjusted voltage appropriately to maintain a fixed brightness output, while also detecting day/night mode in order to auto-dim the bulb at night.
|Janary 2003
April 2003
|AISD, Inc., Grass Valley, CA
Project: Simulator Project
Contact/Reference: John Kesterson
Projected consisted of the development of a specialized simulator written in Visual Basic 6.0 which simulated the function of a proprietary microcontroller. This built on the experience I had writing a simulator based on my past work with the 8052 Simulator and Pinnacle 52 IDE. The simulator allowed the client to accelerate its own development by allowing them to develop and test code within the simulator before the actual microcontroller hardware existed.
|October 2002
March 2004
|PrismEmail Spam Filtering Service (Independent Project)
Primary architect and developer of the PrismEmail spam filtering service. This service acts as a POP3 mail filter by having the user download their POP3 email from PrismEmail while PrismEmail downloads their email from their true POP3 provider, filtering undesirable spam in the process using traditional keyword filters as well as state-of-the-art Bayesian statistical filtering.
|May 2002
September 2002
|Texas Instruments, Inc., Tucson, AZ
Project: MSC1210 Documentation Project
Contact/Reference: Russell Anderson
Project consisted of writing a complete technical user manual explaining the functionality of the MSC1210, an 8052-derivative developed and distributed by Texas Instruments.
|May 2002
August 2002
|Link World Trade, Inc. (now USA Signal, Inc.), Dallas, TX
Project: Medical Dose Meter
Contact/Reference: Paul Calixto
Project entailed writing the 8052 firmware for a device that attaches to metered medication dispensers (such as asthma inhalers, eye drops, etc.). The firmware reminds the patient of scheduled doses of the medication and also records the actual time and amount of medication consumed by the patient. The information is subsequently downloaded by a doctor.
|February 2002
March 2002
|Cima World Traveler Palm-Based Application (Independent Project)
I developed the Cima World Traveler Palm-based application. This B&W/color Palm application was designed for the frequent world traveler and contains useful functions such as a world, country, and city database, currency conversion, a world clock, and measurement conversions.
|July 2001
November 2001
|8052.com Online Store (Independent Project)
I designed and developed a custom "Online Store" for my site, 8052.com. The Online Store, which went online in October 2001, allows vendors of 8052-related products to list their merchandise in the Online Store which visitors to the site are subsequently able to purchase. Includes customer interface with catalog, shopping cart, and order system, along with a back-office component that manages the process for the life of the order and ultimately orders payments to the vendors based on the previous month's sales.
|July 2000
January 2001
|Avocet Medical, Inc., San Jose, CA
Project: Pinnacle Simulator Modification
Contact/Reference: Dr. Stephen Zweig
Project consisted of modifying the Pinnacle 52 IDE to simulate custom hardware specified by client. This allowed the client to develop and test firmware for their custom device before it was actually built.
|August 2000
October 2000
|Texas Instruments, Inc., Dallas, TX
Project: 8052 USB Keyboard Firmware Development
Contact/Reference: Michael W. Wilson
Project consisted of developing firmware written in 'C' for Texas Instruments' TUSB2136 microcontroller, an 8052-compatible derivative which provides USB support. The code provides the complete firmware of a 102-key USB keyboard and is used as the example/reference code offered by Texas Instruments for developers using the TUSB2136 microcontroller.
|March 2000
April 2000
|SCAN, S.A. de C.V.,
Monterrey, Mexico
Project: Windows CE Portable Sales Data Collector
Contact/Reference: Alejandro Jose Phillips
Project consisted of developing a sales and route control system within a Windows CE environment using a Symbol Technologies PPT2700 hand-held device. Software functions include utilizing the integrated barcode scanner, file system, and IrDA infrared I/O port to communicate with an external portable printer. The application is used by delivery personnel that deliver food product to customers, using the application to record sales, transit times, and print sales receipts.
|August 1999
January 2000
|Cunningham Electronics Corporation,
Anna, Illinois
Project: Bar-Code Decoder and Motor Control
Contact/Reference: Richard W. White
Project consisted of developing 8052 assembly language code to operate a coupon-scanning device which operates a motor to receive a coupon and read its barcode. The code interprets and decodes information received from the optical barcode scanner supporting multiple symbologies.
|January 1999
March 2000
|Pinnacle 52 Integrated Development Environment (Independent Project)
Expanding on the 8052 Simulator I wrote in 1997 (see below), in 2000 I developed and released the Pinnacle 52 Integrated Development Environment. Pinnacle is a full IDE including editor, assembler, linker, and simulator for the 8052 and compatible derivatives.
|May 1997
June 2000
|Analog Devices, Limerick, Ireland
Project: Modification to 8052 Simulator for Windows
Contact/Reference: Brian O'Mara
Analog Devices contracted me as an independent consultant to modify and enhance my 8052 Simulator to fully simulate new microcontrollers that they are currently in the process of developing and promoting. The modified Simulator is being included in Analog Devices' Software Development Kit which is sold to customers which are interested in taking advantage of the new microcontroller's special features.
|March 1997
July 1997
|TDK Semiconductor, Green Valley, California
Project: Modification to 8052 Simulator for Windows
Contact/Reference: Steve Buck
TDK Semiconductor contracted me to modify my 8052 Simulator to support the special features included in a new 8052-based microcontroller that they are currently developing. It was necessary for TDK to start writing application software for their new microcontroller before the firmware actually existed; thus I made the requested changes to the Simulator and they were able to begin software development using my Simulator in lieu of the actual hardware.
|May 1997
July 1997
|Link World Trade, Inc. (now USA Signal, Inc.), Dallas, TX
Project: 8052 Development for U.S. Postal Service Sorter
Contact/Reference: Paul Calixto
Project consisted of reverse engineering an existing 8052 assembly language program, determining the use and function of each of 32 digital I/O lines, and writing a new assembly language version of the software. The final product was a control panel that is currently being sold in quantity to the U.S. Postal Service as one of the principal components of mail sorting machines.
|October 1996
March 1997
|8052 Simulator for Windows (Independent Project)
8052 Simulator for Windows simulates the 8052 microcontroller in a Windows environment. The program is written in Visual Basic with an additional DLL written in Visual C++ and in Assembly Language.
|May 1996
April 1999
|SCAN, S.A. de C.V.,
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Employment: Software Engineer
Contact/Reference: Aldo Laiseca
Worked as a software engineer in 'C', Visual C++, Visual Basic, and in various assembly languages (Intel 80x86 and 8051/8031) developing an assortment of information-collection and management programs for clients throughout the country of Mexico. (Employment Details: PDF | HTML)
|July 1994
Jan. 1996
Automotive Computer Technology, Littleton, Colorado, U.S.A.
Employment: Software Engineer
Contact/Reference: Ted Ott
Participated as a member of a development team that worked in a MIPS-based Unix Operating System developing a 'C'-based financial application. The application assists automobile dealerships in the task of managing car sale/lease deals in such a way as to maximize dealer profits. (Employment Details: PDF | HTML)
|Dec. 1992
July 1994
|Micro Insurance Software, Inc., Aurora, Colorado, U.S.A.
Employment: Network Administrator/PC Support Specialist
Contact/Reference: Ned Boddy
Acted as the Novell network administrator and internal support department and was responsible for approximately US$250,000 worth of purchases in 1993. Independently developed a purchase authorization and asset tracking system to improve my efficiency in my primary tasks. (Employment Details: PDF | HTML)
|Aug. 1990
Dec. 1992
|Automotive Computer Technology, Littleton, Colorado, U.S.A.
Employment: Software Engineer
Contact/Reference: Ted Ott
As my first position in the software industry, my primary task was initially the development of programs to print forms for automobile leases and purchases. As my experience in the field grew I began to assume duties in more complicated areas such as financial calculations, bar code reading, and modem-based communications to access customer credit bureau reports. (Employment Details: PDF | HTML)
|Aug. 1989
May 1995
|University of Colorado at Denver,
Denver, Colorado
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major in Information Systems
CU-Denver Regents Scholar
Received degree May 1995.
- Available upon request. Email addresses for the contacts/references mentioned in this
resume are also available upon request--they've been removed from this online version of my
resume to help the contacts avoid being spammed.


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HOUMA — In a letter to Terrebonne Parish officials, a lawyer representing an affordable-rent development in Gray says opposition by local residents is racially motivated.
But some residents and parish officials said race doesn't have anything to do with the ongoing debate about Three Oaks. Neighbors — mostly from Southern Estates — have said decreased property values, neighborhood aesthetics, drainage, crime, traffic and overcrowded schools are among their concerns.
The Parish Council will discuss the development at its Community Development and Planning Committee meeting, which starts at 5:45 p.m. Monday. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be in the Government Tower's second-floor meeting room, 8026 Main St.
Three Oaks is a proposed 144-acre commercial and residential development that would be built off La. 24, south of U.S. 90 between Evergreen Drive and Marietta Place. It would include 335 affordable rental units, a golf course, grocery store, day care center, two hotels and more than 200 single-home lots, according to parish officials and documents.
The rental units would be financed by the parish's allotment of $10 million in federal hurricane-recovery money. The Parish Council gave initial approval this summer to give the money to Mississippi-based Coastal Phoenix Investments. The state mandated the parish use the $10 million for affordable rental housing.
Though Houma-based Berwick Duval, Coastal Phoenix's attorney, never threatens litigation in his letter, he does say a 2009 St. Bernard Parish case and the federal Fair Housing Act should be considered as the parish moves forward with the development.
A Louisiana judge ruled in the 2009 case that St. Bernard Parish Council members violated the Fair Housing Act because they relied on racially-veiled comments decide against a proposed subdivision, and that decision had a "discriminatory effect on African-Americans," the case says.
Calls to Duval's home were not returned Friday. His office was closed Friday afternoon.
Calls to two Coastal Phoenix developers, made Friday and Saturday, also were not returned.
Earlier this week, Terrebonne government officials, some Southern Estates residents, landowners and Three Oaks developers met privately in the downtown Government Tower.
Despite the meeting, residents say concerns and questions still loom, including how drainage, traffic and schools would be affected.
For instance, more than 500 households could inhabit the development, creating traffic problems on nearby La. 24, said Matt Whitney of Sugar Trail. Rain runoff would be collected through street drains, but it will go to the CCC ditch, which runs down the middle of Southern Estates. That ditch filled with water in March and caused neighborhood street flooding, Whitney said.
He denies the opposition is racially motivated.
"I wish somebody would come back here and look," Whitney said. "There's black, Vietnamese and white families. … We're not racist."
At a previous meeting, Council Chairwoman Arlanda Williams asked residents not to stereotype low-income people. Race, she said, wasn't brought up.
"To say it was racially motivated, I disagree with that," said Williams, who's black and whose father lives in Southern Estates. "I just don't think this is the same situation (as St. Bernard)."
A call to Councilwoman Teri Cavalier, who represents the Gray area, was not returned.
Landowner Henry Richard, who is selling the site in question to Coastal Phoenix, said Friday he wasn't aware of Duval's letter.
The development site has no zoning, or land-use laws, like those in Houma, Bayou Cane, Martin Luther King Boulevard and along part of La. 311. Zoning dictates whether a parcel of land can be used strictly for commercial, residential or industrial endeavors.
Coastal Phoenix officials have said the apartments would be leased below market rates. Occupants would be working residents making 20 percent, 60 percent and 80 percent of the area's median income. A single person making $29,950 annually, for example, or a family of four with a yearly income of $42,800 would qualify, under guidelines presented earlier this year..
Affordable housing is different than subsidized public housing like that available at Bayou Towers and Senator Circle, parish officials have said.
Staff Writer Naomi King can be reached at 857-2209 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow her on Twitter @HoumaGov.
Race is factor in affordable-housing outcry, lawyer says
HOUMA — In a letter to Terrebonne Parish officials, a lawyer representing an affordable-rent development in Gray says opposition by local residents is racially motivated.


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GM: Scott (Ashiel)
Characters: Damepora, Andrew, Shol, etc
After staying the night at the Hillwind hotel near the government district of Omas, Damepora and Andrew awoke after the previous nights events with Whisper and the spy they captured - and then subsequently released - before turning in. Upon arriving downstairs, they found the Omasian Knights (members of the Knights of Omas) were waiting to question them. Damepora was escorted out of the hotel and into a nearby alleyway where the soldiers intended to interrogate her; but she kept dodging the conversation and created a scene which forced them to leave.
Unconvinced, the soldiers followed Damepora to the Wyvern's Roost tavern where she was meeting her informant, a merchant lord by the name of Cel'heim. There, the soldiers attempted to detain her by force - possibly unlawfully - since Damepora wasn't being helpful at first; but Shol, having been tasked with watching out for Whisper's new employees helped to cause a scene which through the tavern into Chaos, resulting in the guards being willing to wait 'till later to apprehend Damepora; but in the end she left with them voluntarily…
Everyone received 400 XP and 40 platinum pieces were delivered anonymously, but bearing Whisper's insignia, to the party's hotel rooms.
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Royal Pain - Chapter 2 - Log


text: Mitt Romney has been trying to paint himself as the family-values candidate, so he likely won't be embracing his latest endorser. Porn star Jenna Jameson told a reporter Thursday night that Romney's the guy for her. "When you're rich, you want a Republican in office," she explained. The endorsement comes at a bad time for the Romney's campaign, which has been trying to discredit the idea that his economic policies would help the wealthy but not the middle-class. In the past, Jameson has supported Democrats, including Bill Clinton, because she felt they were more sympathetic to the porn industry.


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morning // Another early morning start for me! I wake up around 5:15, get dressed, take Dutch on a walk, and then walk over to the apartment gym. I do a quick, 30-minute interval workout on the stationary bike while watching an episode of Friday Night Lights. Afterwards, I shower and get ready for work. My morning at work flies by! I do some editing for pages I need to send out for client approval by the end of today, and then sit in on a meeting to take notes. Afterwards, my brain is a bit fried so I eat some raspberries while catching up on blogs. (Random side note: raspberries? First time I tried them was a few months ago! Now they are one of my favorite fruits!) The rest of my morning is spent editing.
afternoon // I stop for lunch around 12:30 (Santa Fe Chicken!), and read through the Serial Reddit forum while eating. (I'm obsessed, but have to temper myself with reading because I could probably spend hours on there!) The afternoon flies by faster than my morning! Lots and lots and lots of editing because I have tons of deadlines today. At two, I take a break from the editing to meet with one of our account managers to discuss a keyword plan that needs to be done soon. Around three, I take a break to eat some chocolates and drink some hot chocolate (that I sweetened with a pump of pumpkin spice creamer – guys, it's life-changing.) The rest of my day is spent furiously editing to meet my deadlines. But I do and then it's 5:30 and I'm headed home!
night // I take a quick pit stop at Publix before going home to pick up a few supplies (more raspberries – they're on sale!, peanut butter cookie dough, and Hershey kisses). Then, I get home (and find a fun present on my doorstep!), take Dutch on a walk, and make dinner (spaghetti night!) I watch last night's episode of The Voice while eating dinner and start writing this post. Then, I have to make cookies! We're having our Thanksgiving potluck at work tomorrow and I signed up for peanut butter blossoms. I make cookies, activate and play with my new fitness tracker (and yes, you may notice it's a Weight Watchers product – I rejoined last week!), and watch The Voice results show. Then, I clean up, do my nightly routine, and it's lights out by 11:00.


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Unlike last week's avalanche of lame, this week, you're treated to several solid films. However, for no good reason, we're only going to see the negative reviews. If you're one of those people who needs a reason, assume it's because the bad reviews are funnier, which in turn makes this roundup more amusing. Let me show you what I mean.
The opening movie with the best ratings is the Ed Harris Western: Appaloosa (75%). Most reviewers agree that it's an impressive modern addition to the genre, but that's not funny.
"Squinting Zellweger ruins it. I liked the hats." Victoria Alexander FilmsInReview.com
Ah, nonsense. It's almost as if the reviewer thought they were attending a 2-hour QVC special focused on western fashion. Then Zellweger shows up and spoils it. Other reviewers preferred to rewrite the film into something they want to see.
"Bring back Hopalong Cassidy and Randolph Scott and you've got the making of a respectable horse opera." Harvey S. Karten Compuserve
This one makes me laugh for two reasons. First, I've never heard of a horse opera. All I know about opera is that people sing and that when Star Wars did it in space, Lucas replaced singing with light sabers. Second, the review writes for Compuserve. Isn't that an Internet service provider? What the hell are they doing writing reviews about Westerns?
Next up the wild night romantic comedy Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. It's a cute title with some cute stars and most reviewers dug the trendy cuteness (71%), however some reviewers questioned its Indie hip credibility.
"It's like looking through a dreamy, indiemope kaleidoscope at a party you're not invited to, and, frankly, not even sure you'd want to attend." Marc Savlov Austin Chronicle
So, I could recreate the feeling of this movie by rubbing Vaseline and glitter in my eyes and stumbling into a fraternity party? Hm. While I ponder the outcome of that hypothetical, listen to this guy.
"Caloric with whimsy but lacks distinctive dramatic weight, to a degree that it ceases to be a movie and transforms into something resembling a tiresome Diet Coke commercial." Brian Orndorf BrianOrndorf.com
At worst, Nick and Norah delivers fewer entertainment calories than Diet Coke. Well, at least he didn't say Coke Zero.
Next up is Flash of Genius, starring Greg Kinnear. It is the surprisingly inspirational story of how the creator of the windshield wiper got cheated by auto manufacturers and had to go on a personal crusade to stick up for the little guy (ie himself). The true story credit, plus some solid acting/direction chops resonated with critics (62%), just not these folks.
"A kamikaze flight of a movie that presents itself like a weighty Oscar contender. If there were a category for Best Unintentional Self-Parody, it would be a shoo-in." Colin Covert Minneapolis Star Tribune
The mental image of a kamikaze self-parodyinng Oscar contender sounds intriguing. What else does it do wrong?
"The big-screen version of inventor Robert Kearns' legal battles with Ford and Chrysler… is about as exciting as Kearns' Wikipedia entry." Robert Wilonsky L.A. Weekly
Good thing I actually enjoy reading some Wikipedia entries. Last up, is a film that looks so bad, I hesitate to even make fun of it. When you were a kid, did you ever avoid touching pictures of snakes or spiders because you thought the picture itself transmitted ookiness through the page? Well, Beverly Hills Chihuahua is like that, but for your eyeballs.
I must admit, when I saw that Chihuahua was opening this weekend, I expected a single digit total. Instead, Disney polished their horror to a gleaming shine (45%).
"The good news: Beverly Hills Chihuahua is not the apocalypse-signaling, cultural abomination its trailers make it out to be. The bad news: That's pretty much the best thing that can be said about it." Adam Graham Detroit News
Yay? One more.
"The film is Beverly Hills Chihuahua. The audience is the fire hydrant." Kyle Smith New York Post
Just be glad Chihuahua isn't in 3-D.
Final warning: If you go see Beverly Hills Chihuahua this weekend, you are inviting Hollywood to create a sub-genre of talking dog movies.
Eventually, dogs will fall victim to the curse of Hollywood vanity
Do your part. Go see something else!
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Please keep an eye open for colour ringed birds whilst you are birding in the area. Of particular interest are:
Colour Ringed Black-Headed Gulls:
Black headed gulls breed on a number of lakes in the CWP. Since 2004 members of the Cotswold Water Park Ringing Group have fitted nestlings with Darvic rings as well as BTO metal rings. Each bird has a unique 4 digit code which can be read through a telescope.
The purpose of this project is to monitor the birds movements and to study their return to the CWP to breed. A significant number have been sighted away from the CWP and we now know that many of the CWP birds migrate South and West in winter to Ireland, Wales, Cornwall and Spain. A few also stay in the CWP over winter and a large number of the adults breeding in the CWP were ringed here as nestlings.
The CWP birds have a white Darvic ring with black engraving fitted on the lower leg. All of our birds begin with the number 2 (reading from the foot up) followed by a letter and two numbers . The following letters have been used – A,C,D,E,H,K,N,P,T ,V,X and Y.
When reporting sightings please record:-
- · Date seen
- · Darvic ring number
- · Which leg the Darvic Ring was an.
- · The location (pit number or Grid reference).
Send sightings to firstname.lastname@example.com
All sightings will be acknowledged and you will receive a full sighting history of the bird concerned.
Other gulls
Most other species of gulls found in the CWP may be colour ringed. In the past, re-sightings have been made of: · A Common Gull from Sweden, Black Headed Gulls from the Solent as well as France and Germany, Mediterranean Gulls from Belgium, France and Holland and Lesser Black Backed Gulls from various projects around the UK
Grey Heron; Richard Hearn has been studying the Grey Herons of the CWP and Severn Vale for several years, with many birds now wing tagged. If you see any wing tagged birds, please let know, recording the presence of tags on each wing, tag colour and the 2 digit inscription. Please also note the presence of any colour rings too.
Little Egret; A number of Little Egrets may also be observed wearing colour rings; please let us know the colour, position and inscription of rings on any birds in the CWP.
Little Ringed Plover; The CWP Ringing Group have also been colour marking Little Ringed Ploverss in the CWP for several years and small numbers of colour ringed birds may be observed by keen-eyed birders! Please record the position of all colours and the metal ring and their colour.
Re-sightings; If you see any colour ringed birds in the CWP, please inform us, recording:
- · Date and time,
- · Exact location using lake numbers if possible,
- · Species and if possible age and sex
- · The type of colour mark (rings, wing tags etc),
- · exact colours of rings and their exact location on the legs (left or right, tibia or tarsus) including any metal ring.
- · the inscription if there is one; letters, numbers, horizontal or vertical lines.
- · The activity of the bird (feeding, loafing etc)
- · Total flock size if appropriate, e.g. for gulls and waders.
Please also let us know of the presence of other birds of the same species nearby, your name and contact details (so we can send you further information on your sightings). Photographs are welcome provided birds are not disturbed or effected by the activity.
Alternatively, please look at the European Colour Ring Birding website at http://www.cr-birding.be/ for further information on colour ring studies in Europe. From this site, you may also be able to contact the project who originally ringed your re-sighted birds. If you contact the projects direct, please send copies of the life histories to us so we can include them in the Cotswold Water Park Ringing Group (CWRG) Database.


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Contact: Bob Moore, 314-655-1600
Bob MooreThe day after Labor Day, Tuesday September 8, 2009, the Gateway Arch returns to winter hours of operation, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. Winter hours continue until the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, May 29, 2010.
The hours for the Historic Old Courthouse are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. year round. Jefferson National Expansion Memorial is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
All ranger-led and special museum programs are FREE of charge. Fees are charged for the tram ride to the top of the Gateway Arch and for the films shown in the Gateway Arch visitor center. Visit www.nps.gov/jeff for more information or to purchase advance tickets visit www.gatewayarch.com.
Last updated: April 10, 2015


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Archive for August, 2009
Ted Kennedy's funeral is over. My only commentPublished August 31, 2009 Uncategorized Leave a Comment
New Space art sitePublished August 28, 2009 Ralph Buttigieg , space art Leave a Comment
The International Space Art Network is a new Ning group which should be on interest to all our readers. There's some truly awesome stuff there so check it out!
John Howard rejects an Australian Bill of RightsPublished August 28, 2009 bill of rights , democracy , John Howard Leave a Comment
The adoption of a charter or bill of rights would represent the final triumph of elitism in Australian politics: the notion that typical citizens, elected by ordinary Australians, cannot be trusted to resolve great issues of public policy, and that the really important decisions should be taken out of their hands and given to judges who, after all, have a superior capacity to determine these matters.
The three great guarantees of Australian democracy are a robust parliamentary system, an independent and incorruptible judiciary and a free and sceptical press.
Our parliamentary system has many flaws but ultimately it sets the tone of national debate and ought to be the ultimate decision maker. It is the identifiable and collective representation of public opinion.
I do miss our former Prime Minister.
Evolution – What about GOD?Published August 26, 2009 Alex Michael Bonnici , Evolution , The Conflict between Science and Faith Leave a Comment
Pole dancing on the trainPublished August 23, 2009 pole dancing Leave a Comment
A STRIP club isn't the only place in town you can see a pole dance – amazed passengers on an L train in New York watched in awe as a naked young woman competed with straphangers for space on a pole.
The performance by actress Jocelyn Saldana, 19, lasted just 30 seconds, and some of the passengers probably thought they were hallucinating or dreaming.
Most were blasé, however one woman started screaming and an elderly man next to her got the shakes.
That free show in mid-June – as well as similar ones from Times Square to Chinatown – were the creation of photographer Zach Hyman, 22, whose portraits are never under-exposed.
The photographer and his volunteer models don't spend much time on location.
The model quickly disrobes and Hyman gives himself only 30 seconds to fire off 10 shots with his Hasselblad 500 film camera.
Begging for a livingPublished August 23, 2009 begging Leave a Comment
THE hours are long and the work monotonous, but begging pays well for at least one of Sydney's homeless men who earns up to $50,000 a year from good samaritans.
Ken Johnson, 52, makes his living on busy George and Market St, outside the Myer store in Sydney's CBD, where he sits for up to 16 hours daily, seven days a week.
On a good day, he said, he takes in $400 from generous passers-by.
NOAHPublished August 23, 2009 arcology , Ralph Buttigieg Leave a Comment
I'll believe it when I see it.


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Sunday, December 27, 2009
Inspiration: Images by Irving Penn
A classic image taken by a class act. Irving Penn's impact is immense, on fashion, on photography. Many words can & will be spilt about the myriad of iconic images he produced in his long career. I'll leave it to a brief & elegant equivilant of a thousand. Rest in peace, Mr. Penn. You are already missed.
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One of my favorite Christmas memories as a child was when my family would visit the home of the Metz's. Every year it was their family tradition to sit down together and fill what seemed to be hundreds of walnuts with treasures and hang them on the Christmas tree. When their family and friends would visit during the holiday season, each person would choose a nut from the tree, crack it and see what they got. Is that fun or what? I don't even have to tell you how magical it was and how much we looked forward to our visit at their home. Their walnuts were simple with looped red yarn hanging from each. I have since embraced this tradition. Some years I keep them simple and others I spray paint them in silver or gold. This year I decided on plain walnuts with natural twine and finished with a little red and white gingham knot. Inside they are filled with gold coins, fifty-cent pieces, a few pretty postage stamps, tootsie rolls and even some folded money. The winning walnut has a ten dollar bill! You could fill them with sweet holiday messages. It doesn't have to be money and you don't necessarily have to hang them from a Christmas tree either. You can hang them from a wintery branch that you use as a centerpiece on your table. You can really get creative with this. For many years I would decorate a tiny little topiary and use it as the centerpiece at our annual holiday party at the office. It was fun to have a nice lunch together and then pass the nutcracker around the table and see who got the treasured walnut. So on behalf of the wonderful Metz family, I give you their fun tradtion which I have enjoyed for many many years.
Friday, November 13, 2009
3 comments:
- Jess said...
what a lovely idea! I am going to have to try this this year!
- November 16, 2009 at 4:01 PM
How lovely to see the post on my grandparent's walnuts...i am glad you enjoy the tradition!
- November 18, 2009 at 10:26 AM
- Nathalie France said...
I love this idea! Can you tell us how you get the "surprise" in the nut.
- November 19, 2009 at 8:33 PM
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- Milestone As 150 North Solihull Residents Rehoused
Milestone as 150 North Solihull residents rehoused
(2nd November 2007)
The number of residents successfully rehoused as part of the Regenerating North Solihull project has passed the 150 markThe residents, who are all tenants of Solihull Community Housing, have been moved by agreement in the Craig Croft and Smith's Wood areas of North Solihull, so that their former homes can be demolished to make way for new developments.
Earlier this year, the first demolition of former council housing took place as 25 homes in Chelmsley Wood and Smith's Wood were pulled down after the residents were allocated alternative accommodation, some of which met the government's Decent Homes Standard. Solihull Community Housing aim to ensure all their housing stock meets the Decent Homes Standard by 2011/12. The demolished properties were the first of more than 1,000 to be pulled down on a phased basis over the next five years.
The residents are being helped to move by the North Solihull Partnership's Home Maker team who have been working with residents to find an alternative home. The sites where the tenants are being moved from will not necessarily be redeveloped with new housing, as the whole area is being progressively remodelled to improve the design of North Solihulland make better use of the available space.
Over the next 15 years the Partnership, made up of Solihull Council, Whitefriars Housing Group, Bellway Homes and regeneration specialists Inpartnership, will be overseeing £1.8billion of investment in the area, which will eventually see 8,000 new homes being built as well as 12,500 more significantly improved. This will be complemented by the development of five new village centres, 10 new primary schools and a considerable investment in infrastructure and open space.
Janet Bradbury, chief executive of the Partnership, said ensuring that residents were rehoused in line with their wishes was one of the most important challenges of the whole regeneration project.
She said: "Many regeneration projects take place in areas such as former industrial sites where often the bulldozers can move in and create a blank canvas. But in North Solihull, we are hoping to completely transform the area in terms of housing and amenities, while alongside the 40,000 residents who live in the area."
Janet Bradbury continued: "The long term benefits of the Regenerating North Solihull project will impact on every one of the local residents in terms of better housing and facilities, improved education and employment opportunities. To make this happen, it is necessary for some residents to move home, which can be a very stressful experience. That is why we are taking every care to ensure this process is carried out as smoothly and sensitively as possible.
"The 150th decant is a significant milestone for the project after such a short time, and that fact that each one of these has been done in full agreement with the residents is testament to what an excellent job the Homemaker Teams are doing."
Press release drafted by Alun Thorne. For more information contact Core Marketing on 0121 643 8151.


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