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Today, we relaunch the blog with a commitment to regular updates. We will be releasing (at the very least) one post a week from here on out. This is my personal commitment to all of you who have followed this blog.
We mark this occasion with the addition of a guest writer, Scott Bartlett.
Scott is a self-published author who operates a blog of his own, www.Batshite.com(moved to www.scottplots.com) He has been a long time friend of mine and he games with the best of them. He is particularly dastardly at SNES Bomberman and Mariokart. I enjoy giving him a good N64 Smash Bros whooping, to nurse my battered ego that is. >_<;To those interested in Scott's first published novel, I am including a lengthy excerpt after the jump. It is a delightful medieval romp that will tickle the funnybone and split your sides with snickers. It would certainly make an outstanding adventure game (hint hint Scott ^_^)
Without further ado.
In this scene, the advisor, who believes it's the King's duty to marry, makes a bet with the reluctant monarch—a bet hinging on a game of polo, at which they are both terrible.
The King and his advisor squared off in the center of the field. The King had commissioned the construction of the polo field under the guise of promoting public recreation. Then he forbid anybody else from using it.
"Outline the terms once more," the King commanded.
"Very well. If you win, I promise never to mention the prospect of matrimony again." For some reason, the advisor's words made the King think of last night. "If I win, however, you must agree to one date with a maiden of my choosing."
"Fair enough," the King said. "Let's decide handicaps."
One of the primary reasons the King had yet to dismiss his advisor from service was that he alone matched the King's ability in polo. This was not to say the King was in any sense of the word good—quite the opposite, in fact. Both men were so inept that serious players refused to play with them, even under threat of death. And so, the King's abiding infatuation with the pastime granted the advisor superb job security.
The game of polo involved horses, mallets, a ball, and a lot of needlessly complicated rules. The King wasn't completely familiar with all of them, but his favourite part was the declaration of handicaps that preceded the game. It had become a popular strategy with the King and his advisor to arrive in as miserable a condition as possible. This morning, the King expected to gain a staggering lead.
"You start," the advisor said. "And remember, the rain doesn't count."
"I'm extremely hung over."
"Okay, that's one point for you. My horse has colic. That's worth two."
"Very well. I'm riding a goat."
The advisor contemplated the King's mount for several seconds. "Hmm, okay, that's worth two goals."
The King's brow furrowed. "Do you jest? Perhaps you misheard me—I'm riding a goat."
The advisor sighed. "Fine, I'll give it three. Now I'm two, you're four."
"That's more like it."
"I've got the flu."
"Just nasal?"
"Nasal, chest and head."
"Okay," the King said with reluctance. "You're up to three."
"Any more for you?"
"Of course. I'm royalty, and unused to physical exertion. You're three; I'm six."
"Okay, five. Next."
The advisor cast about for another one. Finally he said, "I have a lot on my mind."
"You have a lot on your mind? Are you seriously venturing that as a handicap?"
"Um, yes."
"And how many is that worth?"
"Two or three."
"Two or three? Well in that case, I can never get a moment's peace because my insufferable advisor pesters me incessantly! That's worth at least seven!"
The advisor drew himself up indignantly. "Is that so? Well I get nine goals because I'm an underpaid, underappreciated professional whose employer is a tyrannical jerk with the maturity of a six-year-old girl!"
The King and his advisor glowered across their mounts, panting.
"What's the score now?" the advisor snapped.
"I can't remember," the King growled.
"Let's just play."
They wheeled their mounts about viciously, each player riding fifty yards away from the ball, which sat in the very middle.
"Are you ready?" the advisor shouted.
"What a redundant question!"
"Oh, of course—I'd forgotten! You never are!"
And the game commenced, the opponents barrelling across the pitch with abandon.
Halfway through its charge, the King's goat suddenly tucked its head into its chest, horns aimed directly at the opposing horse. This had two significant effects: the advisor hastily turned his mount, fleeing in the opposite direction, and the King grinned widely and wickedly.
"That's right! Run, you self-important fleabag! Advise your way out of this one!"
The goat reached centerfield, and the King's mallet connected with the ball. It traveled a pitiful five yards. Thankful the advisor's back was turned, he chased after it. This time his mallet struck home with a robust smack, and the red orb followed a pleasingly broad parabola. The King let forth a triumphant roar.
Desperate to escape the goat's horns, the advisor veered toward the left side of the field. The goat also steered left. The King's heart sank.
"No!" the King cried. "Bad, stupid, animal! Go toward the ball!"
Above the rushing wind and galloping hooves, the advisor could be heard laughing wildly.
The advisor's strategy developed from there. He took to leading the King around the immense field in wide circles, looping around to seize control of the ball. The King tugged the goat's horns and kicked it in its flanks, but to no avail. The mindless beast was content to chase the opposing steed indefinitely. By the second seven-minute chukker—polo's rough equivalent to a period—the advisor had scored nine times.
When the game ended with a score of seventeen to zero, the advisor dismounted fluidly, giving his horse a hearty slap on the rump. The animal took off into the downpour. Doggedly, dim-wittedly, the goat followed.
"Good game, Your Majesty!" the advisor shouted as the King hurtled past. "You owe me a date!"
Impotently furious, the King could only cling to his wayward steed as it carried him far into the wilderness.
Scott Bartlett has been writing fiction since he was fifteen. His recently released novel, Royal Flush, is a recipient of the H. R. (Bill) Percy Prize. Click here to buy the ebook ($3.99) or to order the print book ($12.99).


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Work by Clarksville artist Leah Foote is on display in our Peg Harvill Gallery. Her watercolors and mixed media feature local buildings and scenery.
She says, "As a result of my art, I find that I view the world differently now and am more appreciative of every day beauty in my surroundings than before."

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Standard wheelchairs have two small wheels in the front and two large ones in the back. Standard wheelchairs are perfect for a user that may want to push themselves sometimes and have the caregiver push them at other times. Standard wheelchairs are fully collapsible making it easy to travel and store. These wheelchairs come in various seat widths and different weight capacities. The basic models feature folding frames, with fixed leg rests and armrests to optional elevating leg rests and removable armrests.
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Unlike normal sized products, the lightweight wheelchair allows for easier transportation and traveling. There are several different brands and models available for purchase, such as the Cougar, the Karman, and the Excel. Scooter Direct sells all of these and even more for an affordable price. This allows for customers to continue the lifestyle that they want, whether they travel a lot or simply stay close to home.
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The Hippocampe comes in four sizes: small, for children; medium, for teens and adults up to 5'9"; large for taller adults; and extra large for adults over 6'3". Hippocampe also offers a Swimming Pool model with a steerable front wheel built specifically to resist water, whether it be by the pool or in the shower.
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By Richard Zagrobelny
The ancient traditional Hindu science of health and medicine, Ayurveda, recommends washing nasal cavities with saline water daily. This practice, called 'Neti', has been utilized by Yogis for preparation of extended meditations and Yoga practices to ensure clean and open airways, resulting in easy breathing.
It is easy to dismiss Grandma's advice to gargle with saline water as an old time cure left behind by science. As Dr. Philip T. Hagen said, gargling with lukewarm saline water eases sore throats and speeds up recovery from flues and colds, and can draw excess fluid from inflamed tissue in the throat, also releaving the pain. Dr. Philip Hagen has also stressed that gargling with saline water loosens thick mucus, which can remove irritants like allergens, bacteria and fungi from the throat.
Salt concentration in human blood is 0.9% by volume. Human tears and sweat are saline as well. This presence of saline inhibits many potentially dangerous infections. For many centuries, salt has been used in food preservation. According to scientific literature, the amount of salt inhaled during a 45 minute Halotherapy / Salt Therapy session is 100 times less than the recommended daily intake of salt. Moreover, most of the salt inhaled is removed from the lungs by breathing and excreting mucus.
Salt therapy and food preservation mechanism of action are based on the phenomenon of osmosis. Osmosis is the tendency of a solvent, usually water, to pass through a semi-permeable membrane into a solution where the solute concentration is higher, thus equalizing the concentration of materials on either side of the membrane. Essentially, this means that if a cell is put into a solution in which the solute concentration of minerals is higher than its own, the cell will shrivel up. In the context of Halotherapy / Salt Therapy, viruses and bacteria are being dried up in the lungs after the inhalation of sodium and chloride (salt) minerals.
Bronchial cilia constantly wave upward in the lining of the lungs and trachea to remove mucous and foreign materials. Their removal protects the lungs from infections and allows easier breathing.
Experiments performed by Dr. Albert P. Krueger and Dr. Richard F. Smith at the University of California have shown how negative ionization affects those sensitive to airborne allergens. The bronchial tubes and trachea, or windpipe, are lined with tiny filaments called cilia. The cilia normally maintain a whip like motion of about 900 beats a minute. Together with mucus, they keep human air passages free of dust and pollen. Krueger and Smith exposed tracheal tissue to negative ions.
This resulted in the ciliary motion being speeded up to 1,200 beats a minute and increased flow of mucus.
Mucus secreted into the lungs protects the lungs by trapping allergens, bacteria and viruses. However, if the mucus is not removed from the lungs it becomes toxic, decreasing lung volume and obstructing airways. As a result, physical action (Halotherapy / Salt Therapy) is sometimes required in order to improve the lung function. "Amazingly, scientists have found that bacteria have enough collective or chemical consciousness to come together and form smart colonies. These smart colonies of bacteria are called 'biofilms'." (McCabe, 2004)
In the lungs, bacteria biofilms act as a multi-cellular microorganism, and are anaerobic, which means they cannot live in Oxygen rich environment. "A prolific variety of environmental niches are formed, and the biofilm affords protection from antibiotics and toxins (poisonous substances; in this case negatively charged ions)." (Netting, 2001)
Dry salt aerosol is negatively charged (like Oxygen), and it can oxidize the biofilm structure, which can lead to biofilm disintegration. One may compare the oxidation of biofilm to the rusting of metal. Thus, disintegrated biofilm structure may be removed from lungs. Additional amounts of water drawn to the lungs through osmosis (caused by salt minerals) dilute the biofilm, further speeding up biofilm and mucus removal.
"The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the disease." – Voltaire
McCabe, E. (2004). Flood your body with oxygen. Miami Shores, Florida: Energy Publications.
Netting, J. (2001, July 14). Science News, 160, No. 2, [17-32].
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It's official darling, buying new clothes is so out of fashion. All the smartest women are trading names of dressmakers, dyers, shoemakers and cleaners. They are tweaking, pinning and reviving old clothes to make them look up to date. It's a reaction to the disposable fast fashion rage (and London Fashion Week?). The lifespan of a cheap garment is about six months--apparently charity shops are turning down these clothes because they don't survive more than three washes. Even Vivienne Westwood says: "I offer no choice but to ask for the end of indiscriminate consumption. If you have to choose something, save up and choose well."
How to do it...Change the buttons on your coat, add trim to a plain skirt, put a belt on a smock top or dye it black. Mix new with old, re-line old coats, take out the shoulder pads, take shoes to the shoemakers to be fixed up.
Or you can swap on-line. It's a great way to recycle, stop spending so much, keep stylish and do your bit to save the planet. Whatsmineisyours was one of the first. More than 150 items are currently offered right now, you just register, add your dress size, shoe size and profile photo, then clean out your wardrobe, post your swap items, and let the fun begin.
Marks & Spencer has gotten into the act and is offering £5 vouchers in return for any of their clothing which is donated to Oxfam. So check out your closet, appreciate what you have already and stay away from the sales. :: Evening Standard


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Giant lantern festival Vietnam-Korea firstly takes place in Hanoi (vietnammoi)
Having successful organization in many countries in the world with millions of visitors, the giant lantern festival Vietnam-Korea 2016 is carried out for the first time in Hanoi.
According to travel news in Vietnam, the Hanoi lantern festival is held from 5 pm-22pm daily from 3rd December to 22nd January, 2017 at Leparc trade center, Gamuda City (Km1.5 Phap Van, Yen So Park, Hoang Mai District, Hanoi).
Ticket cost:
Adults: 80.000 VND
Children with height under 1m3: 50.000; free for children whose height is under 80 cm.
Le Parc at night (khudothigamuda)
Lantern festival Vietnam will be divided into 5 areas with themes of peace, love, hope, the cultural exchange of Vietnam-Korea and an entertainment area for children.
Giant lantern festival Vietnam-Korea (Youtube/ Channel Entertainment)
People of Hanoi expects to see these colorful lanterns in the upcoming festival (Zing)
These areas are designed and decorated by lanterns which are high and long in size from 10 to 30 m. Lantern Festival Hanoi of this year also shows scenery of Ha Long bay - one of the famous landmarks of the country, along with 12 animal themes in Vietnamese belief.
A very creative dragon is made from hundreds of lanterns (Hanoiplus)
In addition to watching the lanterns at the giant lantern festival Vietnam, people can also visit many stalls of delicious food.
Love area of the festival (Zing)
A small zoo is made from lights and colors (Hanoiplus)
Very huge lanterns in festival (Hanoiplus)
Road is decorated with shining lanterns is luxurious than ever (Zing)
UInique architecture in lantern festival Vietnam (vietnammoi)
Various foods (vietnammoi)
Various drinks (vietnammoi)
Read more: Hanoi's Old Quarter guide: map, attractions and things to do


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By now, you may have heard of the swirling rumours about the iPhone 5 being made with Liquidmetal, the commercial name of a mixture of alloys that's supposedly twice as strong as titanium. While nothing's for certain and we may not even see Liquidmetal until the iPhone 6 or later, french designer Antoine Brieux has created a rather stunning and realistic concept of the next gen iPhone using this highly durable material. Dubbed the iPhone 5 LM, the device features a quad-core A6 chip, 4.5″ screen, a 10 MP camera and a very nifty virtual home button. Below are several more images of the slick mock up.
A new rumour has emerged today from China (surprise!) that claims Apple will be releasing an "iPad Mini" in the 3rd quarter of 2012 to compete against a host of soon-to-released Windows tablets. According to Kotaku:
Chinese net portal, NetEase, has a story on a rumored new mini Apple tablet. NetEase claimed that the device will be released around the third quarter of this year to "counter attack" the upcoming Windows tablets. The report further claims that the devices will cost anywhere from US$249 to $299 and that there will be an initial 6 million units ready for launch.
While this report does make mention of the iPad Mini's possible cost ($249-$299) and initial units for launch (6 million), it doesn't speculate on the size of the smaller iPad. Plenty of rumours in the past have pointed to a 7.85″ iPad, which would be slightly larger than the Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet (both 7″). If true, a nearly 8″ iPad at under $300 would be a heck of a bargain.[9to5mac]
When it comes to rumours of an iPhone 5 (new iPhone?) with a larger display, we've all heard it before. While past reports have speculated on a 4-inch display, Reuters today is reporting that the next iPhone will have a 4.6-inch retina screen and be released within several months.
Apple Inc's new iPhone will have a sharper and bigger 4.6-inch "retina" display and is set to be launched around the second quarter, a South Korean media reported on Thursday.
Apple has decided on the bigger 4.6-inch display for its next iPhone and started placing orders to its suppliers, the Maeil Business Newspaper said, quoting an unnamed industry source.
DigiTimes is once again stoking the flames for the rumoured 7.85-inch iPad, which they first suggested was likely a few months ago. In a new report published today, DigiTimes' sources claim that manufacturers in Apple's supply chain have already started delivering samples of the smaller iPad for "verification", with volume production to begin in Q3 of 2012.
Makers in Apple's iPad supply chain have started delivering samples of 7.85-inch iPads for verification, with volume production likely to begin in the third quarter of 2012 at the earliest, according to industry sources.
The belief is that Apple is planning on launching the 7.85-inch iPad to compete with Amazon's $199 7-inch Kindle Fire and other similarly sized tablets. The same sources have pegged the 7.85-inch iPad's price at US$249-299, and the rumoured 8GB iPad 2Â to sell for US$349-399 when released. Now before you get overly excited about a smaller iPad, just know that DigiTimes has been known to be wrong before with their reports, so cautiously take it with a grain of salt.[via MacRumors]
Digitimes is reporting that during next week's March 7th event, Apple will be announcing an 8GB iPad 2 alongside the iPad 3, which supposedly will only come in 2 models – 16 and 32 GB.
As Apple has scheduled an event on March 7, sources from its upstream supply chain pointed out that the company is expected to launch two iPad 3 models – a 16GB version and 32GB version.
In addition to iPad 3, Apple is also expected to unveil an 8GB iPad 2, allowing the tablet PC series to cover different segments and to defend against Windows 8-based tablet PCs, the sources noted.
An 8GB iPad 2 is entirely possible – even likely – as it falls in line with a capacity (and price) drop found in that of the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 after nearly a year of being released. An iPad 3 launching without a 64GB model however, seems a bit strange, especially given how the iPad 2 does come in 64GB versions. And with the expected hi-res display in the third gen iPad, you'd expect that users would want even more space to store their HD videos and whatnot. Well, we're only less than a week from the unveiling, so we'll soon find out if this info is completely accurate.[via iMore]
Apple Daily, a news publication based out of Taiwan, have posted what they claim are images of the upcoming iPad 3, acquired through "inside sources". One alleged shot shows the next-gen iPad from a side/rear overview perspective, and another has all three iterations of the iPad side-by-side. From the latter, the iPad 3 appears slightly more tapered around the edges than the iPad 2, and the camera lens is noticeably bigger. Speaking of which, Apple Daily says that the rear camera will be 8 megapixels, up from the 1 megapixel in resolution of the iPad 2. Other specs they claim the iPad 3 to have are the retina display and quad-core A6 chip, as well as a release date of March 7th. These are in line with a previous Bloomberg report that states production had already begun as of mid-January, and a March launch date had been targeted by Apple.
Below is another image posted by Apple Daily, a comparison shot of a component found in the iPad 2 and iPad 3.
According to a report by Bloomberg, production for the iPad 3 has already begun and will be ready for a March launch date. The third gen iPad will also sport a quad-core chip, the long rumoured Retina Display and have support for LTE.
Apple Inc. (AAPL)'s next iPad, expected to go on sale in March, will sport a high-definition screen, run a faster processor and work with next-generation wireless networks, according to three people familiar with the product.
While the quad-core processor and retina display should not come as surprises for the iPad 3, the fact that the upcoming tablet will be compatible with the much faster LTE network before its iPhone counterpart is somewhat surprising. Bloomberg's sources explain that the iPad "has a bigger battery and can better support the power requirements of the newer technology". Of course, that's not to say that the iPhone 5 won't be compatible with LTE when it does release later this year.
One of the most hotly discussed feature of the iPhone's release in 2011 was its speculated 4 inch screen. Well, we all know how all that turned out after the 4S was announced. Fear not though for all those of you clamouring for the larger touch screen. According to iLounge's "most reliable sources", the next gen iPhone (aka the iPhone 5) will indeed have a 4 inch display, along with some other prominent changes:
Our source says that the next-generation iPhone will not look like the teardrop-shaped version that was widely rumored for release in 2011. We've been told that the device will have a 4-inch display and will be 8mm longer than before, with a metal casing (probably aluminum). It is on track to be introduced in summer of 2012, and is still in the engineering phase, not early production. We suspect that poor battery life doomed the prior prototype version, and that this one is being built with LTE-ready battery drain in mind.
As for the iPad 3, it'll supposedly be slightly thicker (0.7mm) to house a twin light bar system for the long expected higher res display (retina?):
The third-generation iPad will become modestly thicker (0.7mm) in order to accommodate the twin light bar system needed for its higher-resolution display. It's currently on track for a March timeframe release, and according to our source could be publicly shown as early as January, depending on conditions.
Finally, the source also notes that the MacBook Pro could very well receive an all new (thinner) design in 2012Â :
Barring some huge and unexpected issue, 2012 will be the year when the MacBook Pro line gets its new design. Think thinner.
It seems like the long wait for the much anticipated white iPhone 4 is finally over. Or is it? The online rumor mills certainly believe so. One of them, MacRumors recently reported that the immaculate-colored hardware is not included in the database of consumer electronics retailer, Best Buy. And they even have the screenshots to prove it. The model name and SKU posted on the Best Buy screenshot are also the same ones "cancelled†by Apple last year shortly before the latter went on to announce that the white iPhone is scheduled for a Spring 2011 release.
While rumors abound that the second generation iPad is already in the works and set for release sometime in the first quarter of 2011, word from various manufacturers in Asia are pointing to the possibility that on top of the anticipated product refresh of the iPad early next year, there might be another iPad in the works. Some have dubbed it, in fact, as the iPad Mini.


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Best AC System to Install
When choosing a reliable brand of air conditioner, consumers may find themselves very confused. There are many different choices available in air conditioners today, but what would be the best ac system brand to install. If you get the wrong company for your air conditioning, like Daikin for example, you may end up with a Daikin ac system funny noise which will annoy you a lot! According to Consumer Reports, there are three major brands that consumers may wish to pass by. Recommendation is to avoid the brands: York, Goodman and Amana. By removing these three from consideration, the field is narrowed considerably and helps consumers choose the best air conditioner to suit their needs.
The reason for removing Goodman from the list is that this brand tends to be more prone to break down. Another brand which also have problems with breakdown of central heat pumps is Lennox. Heat pump systems are quite complex, and therefore, they tend to break down with great regularity. Additionally, these units are both heating and cooling units, so they are used year round. This may also account for the fact that they break down more frequently.
Frequent Air Conditioner Repair Adds Up To Distress And Expense
Consumer Reports explains that having an air conditioning system repaired can be extremely problematic. For one thing, when your air conditioner breaks down and you are waiting for it to be repaired, it just stands to reason that you are going to be hot! Depending on the amount of time it takes to repair your air conditioning system, you could be suffering for several days or more. Furthermore, if your air conditioning system needs to be repaired once, it is statistically more likely to need to be repaired again. Each repair is likely cost the homeowner at least $150. It might be worth talking to ac repair montclair nj if you'd like to learn even more about ac repair, they are experts on the subject.
How To Be Sure Of Getting The Best Performance From Your Air Conditioning Unit
Having said all that, you will be happy to know that there are a number of very good and reliable central air conditioners brands to choose from. Among the most recommended and best ac system brand are American Standard, Rheem, and Trane. The most reliable central heat pump systems with least reported repairs are American Standard, Bryant, Trane.
Additionally, there are steps that you can take when having your air conditioner installed that will help ensure reliability.
Whether you hire your installer prior to making your choice in air conditioning equipment or after, you must be certain that the installer you hire is knowledgeable, professional and reliable. Seek out good recommendations, reviews and an excellent rating with the Better Business Bureau. When you have your air conditioning system installed by a skilled and reliable professional, it is far more likely to work properly and reliably right from the start. Additionally, if you do have problems you will be able to call on your installer to handle them promptly, correctly and under warranty.
The information presented here is based on a 2012 study by Consumer Reports. The study was conducted on more than 40,000 subjects who had purchased air conditioners and or heat pumps during the period from 2005 until 2011. The efficiency and functioning of these brands may vary from one model to the next. Additionally, it is very important to remember that proper installation and regular maintenance can make a tremendous difference in the efficiency and satisfactory functioning of any model of air conditioning and heating system. It might be worth looking into smart ac control as well to better monitor your system. We hope this information has helped you in choosing the best AC unit for your home.
Once you have chosen to brand of air conditioner you wish to have installed, you should take great care in choosing your installer. Alternately, if you're in a quandary as to which type of air conditioner you want, feel free to contact LA Construction, Heating and Air skilled, professional HVAC installers who can inspect your premises, make sound recommendations, and install your new ac system.


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The Promise of Christmas
It's easy to be skeptical about the excitement surrounding Christmas, not just because it starts earlier this year and seems focused on everything but the birth of Jesus, but also because Christmas itself seemingly doesn't deliver on its promise.
What is the promise of Christmas? What Christmas is meant to bring is laid out in the biblical texts given us in our advent liturgies. What Christmas promises is universal peace, the lion and lamb lying down together; reconciliation, enemies forgiving each other; justice, valleys filled in and deep places raised up; food for all, every sheep carefully tended to; restfulness from our longing, everyone cradled peacefully in loving arms; and healing from all wound, God himself drying every tear on earth. The Christmas crib is an icon of that peace. The hymn "
Silent Night
" captures its spirit.
But our world, as we know, is far from this peace. There are few silent nights, at least if we are to believe the evening news. There is a threat of war and terrorism everywhere, sincere people are killing each other in the name of God, the gap between rich and poor is widening daily, and tens of millions are sick and dying of hunger and AIDS in a world rich in food and medicines. Everywhere there are people who are hungry, oppressed, living in fear, and daily there are more people murdered and raped than our newspapers and newscasts have space and time to report.
Christmas still seems more of a promise than a reality
Granted, this is not the whole story or perhaps even the real story. There is perspective that the evening news doesn't tell:
The vast majority of people on this planet are sincere and are trying to deal with all of this as best they can. As well, the vast majority of people on this planet rises each day and turns their faces to God and prays. There's still more belief than non-belief, sincerity than insincerity, sanity than insanity, and goodness than malice on this planet. Not all is war and violence.
So what is the real state of things? Can we sing "
Silent Night
" and have it mean something? Has Christmas delivered on its promise?
Singing "Silent Night" and "Joy to the World" with the same wonder felt by the first shepherds, after just having been told of Jesus' birth by the angels, is precisely what our faith asks of us
. Christmas is precisely the challenge to celebrate while we are still in pain.
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So Christmas doesn't rid the world of evil. For the Christian, just as for everyone else, there will still be sickness, senseless hurt, broken dreams, and cold, lonely seasons when love is far away.
Christmas doesn't promise heaven on earth. Rather it promises us, here on earth, something else
God's presence in our lives
And it is that presence, not the power of a superhero to blow away all that is bad, that redeems us.
When we sense that God-is-with-us we can give up selfishness, bitterness, and jealousy because we are no longer alone in them. Everything can be born if it can be shared
. We no longer walk alone in our pain. When we are not alone then pain and happiness are not mutually exclusive and the agonies and hurts of life do not exclude deep meaning and deep joy.
Avery Dulles once put it this way: "
The incarnation does not provide us with a ladder by which to escape the ambiguities of life and scale the heights of heaven. Rather it enables us to bury deep into the heart of planet earth and find it gleaming with divinity
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Overview of Hostel
Sitting on the famous NC500, surrounded by a wild and spectacular landscape, Durness Smoo offers a true hostelling experience in simple, relaxed and welcoming accommodation.
A refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the hostel is an ideal base for exploring the local area, and offers
By bus: Late April to late September, Monday to Saturday, D&E Coaches leave Inverness at 08.50, arriving in Durness at 14.00
During July and August the service also runs on Sundays. Buses will drop you off at the youth hostel on request
By train: Monday to Saturday, Scotrail services depart Inverness for Wick/Thurso at 07.14 and 10.39, connecting at Lairg with the Royal Mail post buses for onward travel to Durness
By car: Durness is on the A894 from Ullapool, and the A838 from Tongue.
By foot: Walk along the A894 from Durness village going towards Tongue. After 1 mile the youth hostel is on the left..
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Ayande Elephant's bright ice cream colours suggest beaches, deckchair dreaming and the best of Summer days.
A perfect companion for making sand-castles, fishing in rock pools and collecting shells.
Ayande has simple shoulder straps and closes with fabric drawstring to match her striped lining. A hook and loop tab under the trunk allows firm closure, yet easy access. Her front pocket is perfect for stashing important treasures, and the back hook for hanging up after a busy day.
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Kitchen aid washers are one of the premium choices.
When your're looking for a washer and dryer for your home it can be a difficult task, and no doubt you want to find out which brands are going to be the best buy for your home laundry needs.
There are many different brands available to you; however, you should take the time to learn a bit more about the brands before you make your decision.
Kitchen Aid are one of the leading brands for a variety of reasons, including their durability, their quiet construction, their reliability, and the way the work with clothing.
Both the kitchen aid washers and dryers come with a variety of features that most people love; however, you can expect to pay the price when it comes to these laundry appliances.
This solid stainless steel construction is made to last. Most washers rely on one hinge on the door. This durable model however has two hinges which makes the doors of this washer feel solid. The heavy stainless steel on this model reduces vibration.
It is heavily insulated so sound stays in the machine.You're able to clean most types of fabrics with the eleven available cycles.
One cycle even acts a "dry clean" cycles – you no longer need to go to the dry cleaners. There is an option for the not to rotate and so eliminating the damage to the clothes The air rather is gently circulated throughout the drum by the two motors. For maximum efficiency the dryer informs you when the lint needs to be changed.
They have different water level selections so you won't waste energy and water and of course they are energy star qualified which is becoming a standard in modern washers.
Kitchen aid washers are feature packed with a sleek and modern design. The touch sensitive controls makes imputing wash cycles easy – they are touch sensitive and produce a useful tone to let you know that your command has been implemented.
The solid drum won't corrode easily to the washes or detergents that you use. Kitchen aid washers certainly are one of the most durable products on the market today.
Kitchen Aid designs several different types of washing machines. They provide some of the leading technology and definitely the top of the line design when it comes to washers today. You'll also find that these washers are so quiet that you may even forget that they are on when you are using them.
A variety of different temperature settings are offered on many of Kitchen Aid's washing machines, include hand wash, wool, delicate, and more to make sure that your clothing gets the best of care. The temperature is automatically optimized to get the most out of the machine and for the best end results.
They also include a moisture sensor which the machine responds to for efficient drying. If you have delicate fabrics to get dry the pro line dyers have an extra care function which lasts two and half hours but in that time slowly dries the clothes and at the same time protect them.
The Kitchen Aid Company also has several gas dryers available as well. For those who prefer to go with gas for their appliances instead of electric, this dryer is an excellent choice.
There are a variety of great features on this dryer, including the fact that it has the special Whisper Quiet Ultima sound package on it. This dryer comes with a dry rack and several different temperature settings, so it is fairly easy to find the setting for your clothing.
Having the dry rack is an excellent feature, since allows you to dry shoes, rugs, and other special care items without having them tumble around in the dryer. The price of the dryer reflects these features.
Not only is a gas dryer available from Kitchen Aid, but an electric dryer is also available as well. With many of the same features that the gas dryer has, it is a great option for people who don't have gas in their homes.
You'll pay about $3500 for this dryer as well, although the options available with the electric dryer make it worth the price tag for many. The dryer is made to be energy efficient and it is so quiet that you will barely know it is running when it is on.
One special product that Kitchen Aid offers is the special Pedestal Drawer. This is a special drawer that also has a pull out shelf and it helps to elevate their washers and dryers so they are at a more comfortable level to make it easier to unload and load them up.
Also, you can easily store your laundry accessories in the drawer, and the special shelf is just perfect for your laundry basket.
It comes with a warranty, just as all the appliances from Kitchen Aid, and many people have reported that the drawer made doing laundry a chore that was much easier. However, you will end up paying almost $500 for the added convenience of a Kitchen Aid Pedestal Drawer.
So, as you can see, there are several excellent appliances offered by the Kitchen Aid Company. While they come with many features and a great design, the only drawback is the price.
The prices are quite hefty and are definitely more than many people want to pay for laundry appliances. However, if you are really sold on the special features, you may feel that spending the money is well worth the investment for kitchen aid washers.
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A First For
The Great Eight #32
In his very first game, Alexander Ovechkin added an assist to record his first point in the KHL. In his second game against the powerful SKA St. Petersburg earlier today, he scored his very first KHL goal!
The final score wasn't exactly what Ovechkin may have wanted as Dynamo Moscow fell to SKA St. Petersburg 3-1, highlighted by an impressive showing by Kovalchuk, but Ovechkin notched his first KHL goal with, hopefully, many more to come.
Another debut happened this evening as Pavel Datsyuk suited up for his first game with CSKA Moscow. Datsyuk, wearing his familiar #13, also scored in his debut, but you'll see why he is still showing as goalless in the KHL.
Clearly, heading the puck in would be legal if this was soccer, but hockey doesn't allow then header to stand. Datsyuk was in fine form, though, as he won 10 of 12 face-offs taken, and he helped CSKA Moscow down Avangard Omsk by a 1-0 score as the Radulovs - Alex to Igor - gave CSKA the margin they needed for victory.
All in all, a good debut for the NHL Russians in these two games. Kovalchuk was solid, Ovechkin scored his first KHL goal, and Datsyuk was solid in the face-off circle. Maybe we'll get lucky and actually see a few of these games on TV this season if the NHL and NHLPA can't get their acts together. If nothing else, at least the names - and a few numbers - will be recognizable to fans on this side of the Atlantic Ocean.
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The Trust for Public Land is working with the town and the Burlington Land Trust to help protect the land for recreational access, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The new addition to the preserve will include a portion of a mile-long loop trail that would allow hikers to connect with the Nassahegon State Forest. Conserving the land also preserves bird and wildlife habitat and will ensure that the character and water quality of the nearby Farmington River are protected.
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CLEVELAND — Leave it to long-time nemesis, John Elway to throw a monkey wrench in the Cleveland Browns plan to hire Adam Gase.
Gase, the offensive coordinator of the record-setting Denver Broncos, is reportedly rumored to be leaning towards staying in the Rocky Mountains, even if offered the Browns head coaching job.
In his first year as Broncos play caller, replacing Mike McCoy—now the head coach of the San Diego Chargers—the Broncos scored an NFL record 606 points, helped guide future Hall-of-Fame quarterback Peyton Manning to his best-ever season in passing for career highs—and NFL single season records—in touchdowns (55) and passing yards (5,477)
Elway, the executive vice president of football operations, stated that he wishes that Gase would stay and referring to him as "studly" in putting off interviews for head coaching offers. I think it's safe to assume that thanks to Elway, Gase will not volunteer himself to become Joe Banner and Mike Lombardi's next scapegoat/fall guy for their horrific incompetence.
This writer feels for Gase or any other coach that decides to put himself at the mercy of a clearly clueless and dysfunctional franchise that threw a rookie head coach in Rob Chudzinski under the bus for no reason is one to stay away from.
Whatever appeal or allure that Cleveland once had, was all but stripped away in their bumbled handling of Chudzinski's ouster.
Answer this question? Why would any coach, let alone one in a two-time—and stable—Super Bowl winning organization with this generation's greatest regular-season quarterback leave to join a glorified circus clown operation such as the Browns?
With the Three Stooges running the show on the shores of Lake Erie, they'd be lucky to land Homey the Clown now.
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I hope all my readers have a blessed Memorial Day!
Not only did I finish all the books I recorded in my May 27th post (except for Eligible, which I gave up on), I've started a whole new set! I am not very far into them, so this post might be a tad precipitous, but I have started so many good ones I have decided to share them early. They are:
Lincoln's Sword by Douglas L. Wilson, Wayfarer by Lili St. Crow, The Mentor Leader by Tony Dungy, Destiny of a Republic by Candice Millard, The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradely, and on audio, Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift. I started reading Raising Dragons by Bryan Davis, but the ridiculous plot and goody-two-shoes hero quickly lost my interest.
Lincoln's Sword has been on my to-read list for a while, specifically, since March 8th, 2010. While there are plenty of Lincoln biographies out there already, this one provides the intriguing premise of focusing solely on Lincoln as a writer. The author looks at 9 different passages (ranging from the famous Gettysburg Address to his less famous Message of July 4th, 1861) and analyzes how the words shaped the vocabulary of a nation. Highly readable and with a unique premise, this book promises to be an engaging read all the way through.
Wayfarer is the sequel/companion book to Nameless. Nameless was intriguing but didn't live up to its potential. I don't have high hopes for Wayfarer, a Cinderella retelling, but at the same time, I enjoy the originality of the dystopian setting and hoping the author improves in this story.
The Mentor Leader is another long time to-read. The name says it all. I am excited to read something by Tony Dungy and I think this book will have good personal and professional application. I'm not far into the book, but it seems like Dungy's philosophy fits right along with the Market Based Management culture adopted by AFP.
Destiny of a Republic came highly recommended from two people I know. It is a biography about President Arthur and the man who tried to assassinate him. I don't know much about Arthur and I am looking forward to learning something new! He seems to have been a very remarkable man.
The War That Saved My Life is another recommendation, this one from my friend Ginnie. When I first read the synopsis, I thought it would be a picture book. However, it is a full 316 pages! This is the story of Ada, a young girl with a twisted foot who has never been outside of her house. However, when her brother is evacuated to the country during WW2, Ada sneaks along with him. This is a chance for a new life…until her abusive Mom tries to get her back. So far a light, yet emotional, read that I am excited to get further into.
Finally, Gulliver's Travels. I've tried reading this one at least 3 times already. After finishing Robinson Crusoe, I'm inspired to just finish it!
My sister Bethany is getting pretty talented at doing nail art. Check out her beautiful galaxy nails!
I have so many books to read! Today I started my 4 day weekend and the hardest part is going to be not spending the whole thing reading. I've got stacks of books from the library that have collected over the past few weeks, waiting for just such an opportunity as this. Right now I've narrowed the stack to 5 that I am reading right now (6 if you count the book I just finished.) Some are super good…others I am not sure I will finish. They are…
Overrated by Eugene Cho, Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld, In Cold Blood by Truman Capote and (yes, I know it is weird that I haven't read this yet) Where The Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. I'm also listening to Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe on audio book.
Overrated is one of those books so relevant it almost hurts. Every chapter I feel like the Holy Spirit is shouting 'Pay Attention!!' I've heard Eugene Cho speak but it has been a while and this book does a great job conveying his message. I'm only half way through but I'll already say it…this book is a must read.
Another must-read is the book I just finished, Breaking Busy by Alli Worthington. This book has taken me a "while" to read because I've been reading it slowly, one chapter at a time. That is all I will say for now, because I might give it its own review later. Highly recommended for all the "busy" ladies out there!
On the other side of the spectrum, I'm extremely unimpressed with Eligible so far. A Pride and Prejudice retelling set in the 21st century? Yes, please. Except not. While the author does a clever job conveying the social and relational nuances of the original (such as making Jane nearly 40, and still unmarried!) he has also ruined the entire Bennett family. They are awful, materialistic, pathetic people. I'm not even sure I will finish this one.
In Cold Blood has the dubious honor of being the true-life story of a gruesome murder. The lack of "chapters" is frustrating, but the overall story is riveting and horrifying. Most striking is how Capote humanizes the killers and killed. It is not as darkly written as I was expecting, and somehow that makes it all the worse. Incredibly well-written. I'm not sure what I'll think when I'm done.
Where The Red Ferns Grow…yes, I know everyone read this in middle school, but somehow I missed it. I'm familiar with the plot – lovely writing and great tragedy. This is truly an American classic.
Finally, Robinson Crusoe. I was seriously making fun of it when I started but I am actually enjoying it now. I wasn't prepared for how much of a sermon on trusting God it is. Yet it is easy to see why this book has captured the imagination for so many years…and for 1719, this book is downright impressive!
I was looking at my Goodreads profile and realized I JOINED GOODREADS IN MAY! Which makes May my Goodreads anniversary month. If I had caught/thought about this earlier, I could have made May all book themed and celebratory. Note for next year.
This month marks 7 years on Goodreads. I'm a little stunned how many years that encompasses! I feel like I just joined. Goodreads is my comfort zone, my favorite form of social media, and a place I can virtually thumb through all my favorite books. It organizes and challenges me. I've made new friends on Goodreads and connected in different ways with old ones. I have discovered great books, tracked favorite authors, and waited breathlessly for new releases.
Perhaps my favorite part of Goodreads is how it has shaped my critical thinking skills. Endless hours spent reading reviews has increased my knowledge and understanding of what makes a good book. It has given me words where previously I had barely formed ideas. Goodreads reviewers have taught me that no book is sacred and that not everything designed to be taken seriously has to be taken seriously. I have learned to appreciate authors through interactions on there and think more about the effort that goes into a book.
Three cheers for Goodreads! If you have an account and haven't already, make sure to friend me.
So I had several ideas for a blog post tonight but then our internet went out and I have an early morning tomorrow and I am trying to do this from my phone. In short, I have little to offer tonight. Instead of something deep, please enjoy my new favorite meme. I laugh every time I see it:
I am so grateful for all the friends I have made over the past year. I don't mean that in a cliche way…I just want to acknowledge tonight how full my life is. God worked things out in ways I never could have imagined. Instead of the "lonely" return home that I expected, I've found a lot of meaning and friendship with people my age. It is even better that I get to study the Bible with them each week.
I'm grateful for old friends. Both the ones I've reconnected with here "in real life" and those from the Gen J days whose friendships have sustained through many years of being online. I'm grateful that Jordan dropped by this past weekend and that I got to talk with Kris on the phone. They were happy reminders of mutual friends and interests spanning many years.
I'm grateful for how close I am to my family, both in harmony and proximity. I am grateful I have the chance to experience life with my siblings and parents and see my cousins each week. It is so much fun to be part of their daily lives and witness their growth. I didn't get to do that in TN.
I'm grateful for how full my life is. I have a job I love, a diverse group of friends, and family nearby. This is a good season. I don't know how long it will last, but I'm grateful for it today and I will be grateful for it tomorrow and I will continue to be the day after tomorrow. It just goes to show that God's plan is so much greater than I ever know. Whatever I thought the year following graduation would be like, it wasn't this. Yet this is wonderful, beyond what I could imagine.
Tonight, I thank God for where I am at and the people He has put in my life.


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Carlos –
I again wanted to express my deep appreciation to you and your band for the music Saturday night at Mallory's wedding. Estrella is outstanding. I can't tell you how many of our guests told me that you have the greatest band they ever heard. Because the music was so terrific, it had the entire party up and dancing all night. It was especially memorable that I was able to play a song at my daughter's wedding. Your kindness and encouragement made that possible and I'll have great memories of that forever. Thanks so much for it all.
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Title: Peachy Flippin' KeenWhy I am waiting:
Author: Molly Harper
Series: Southern Eclectic #1.5
Release Date: April 9th, 2018
A prank war erupts in Lake Sackett, Georgia and coroner Frankie McCready has to turn to the gorgeous but surly new sheriff for help in Molly Harper's newest Southern Eclectic novella, perfect for fans of Kristan Higgins and Amy E. Reichert.
The McCready Family Funeral Home and Bait Shop has crickets running rampant in the store and hot sauce in the Snack Shack's ketchup bottles. But as the county coroner, Frankie has enough on her plate without worrying about the increasingly mean pranks being played at her family's business. And the arrival of Sheriff Eric Linden, both devastatingly attractive and painfully taciturn, is enough to push her over the edge.
Linden, who didn't seem to get the memo about men in uniform and Southern charm, is condescending and cold, revealing absolutely nothing about his past as an Atlanta police officer, while also making Frankie's job as coroner as difficult as possible. And with the town's Fourth of July celebration coming up, it's essential for McCready's to be cricket-free and in good working order. Strangling the sheriff will make her job even harder. Can Frankie hold off the threats to preserve her own sanity?
I really need to hurry up and get this series asap. I love Molly Harper books, she adds in humor and it just makes for a great read. I'll try my best to read book 1 and this novella before book 2 comes out in June!
What book are you waiting on this week?


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2017 Pride Parade
Love is Love!
🏳🌈 #BestiesBuildingChange #LondonPride#LondonFirefighters #MoreCowbell @ Pride London Festival
Source: Facebook
2017-07-31T10:08:40-04:00July 31st, 2017|
Love is Love!
🏳🌈 #BestiesBuildingChange #LondonPride#LondonFirefighters #MoreCowbell @ Pride London Festival
Source: Facebook
2017-07-27T12:47:40-04:00July 27th, 2017|
We are pleased to again have London Fire Department represented again this year! Firefighters Lindsay Ernst and Chris Bruinink will be dancing up a storm under the instruction of Andrea Gittens and Dance Extreme. Couple four is sponsored by Cowan Law Chambers.
2017-07-27T07:28:34-04:00July 27th, 2017|
A last ditch effort to have convictions under London's fire code posted publicly failed at city council Tuesday night.
The cause, championed by Coun. Mo Salih, failed at the committee level last week. The Ward 3 representative said he would raise it again during Tuesday's full council meeting.
Salih says the information is already publicly available, […]
2017-07-22T23:54:23-04:00July 22nd, 2017|
Pedestrians, one in wheelchair, struck by car in downtown London
Police are investigating after a couple were struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in downtown London.
Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Queens Avenue and Colborne Street at around 8:30 a.m. Friday to reports of two pedestrians, one who was in a […]
2017-11-13T15:59:44-05:00July 20th, 2017|
London police are investigating a crash between a motorcycle and SUV that occurred early Thursday morning.
Emergency crews responded to the area of Richmond Street and Kent Street around 1:30 p.m. for reports of a collision.
Once on scene they found an SUV and a motorcycle had collided leaving debris scattered across the area.
Police could not […]
2017-07-22T23:59:51-04:00July 19th, 2017|
Nobody was transported to hospital after a single vehicle crash into a business Wednesday.
It happened around 1 p.m. at a new and recycled medical supply store on Wonderland Road near Fanshawe Park Road.
The car crashed into the front window of the Silver Cross business. There was little damage to the vehicle.
Police are continuing to […]
2017-11-13T15:57:41-05:00July 19th, 2017|
Knowledge of fire code violations in buildings will remain hard to get.
A motion to publicly post fire code issues for some buildings, such as apartments, was turned down at the community and protective services committee Tuesday, after the timeline of convictions became an issue.
It may take years to get a conviction, and by that […]
2017-07-17T12:35:02-04:00July 17th, 2017|
London police are working to piece together the circumstances that led to a fatal motorcycle collision overnight on Ridout Street.
The crash occurred around 1:40 a.m. on Ridout Street just south of Thames Park.
A 17-year-old died in hospital after the motorcycle he was riding hit a hydro pole in the area. Police believe speed was […]
2017-07-17T12:35:21-04:00July 17th, 2017|
Emergency crews responded to the area of Ridout Street and Elmwood Avenue in Old South at around 1:40 a.m. after reports of a motorcycle crash.
2017-07-17T00:24:37-04:00July 14th, 2017|
Girl, 4, in hospital after falling four storeys at Citi Plaza
Emergency crews rushed a four-year-old girl to hospital after she fell four storeys at Citi Plaza in downtown London Friday afternoon.
It was around 5 p.m. when the girl fell from the top of the escalator down into the parking garage, landing on a concrete […]
2017-07-14T16:20:20-04:00July 14th, 2017|
A London woman is charged with setting fire to her own house.
Fire crews were called to 503 Boler Road shortly after 6:30 a.m. Tuesday after a neighbour reported smoke coming from the home.
On Friday, the owner Allison Stacey, 57, has been charged with one count of arson to own property endangering the property of […]
2017-07-14T15:45:38-04:00July 14th, 2017|
A 44-year-old man suffered serious injuries after a crash at Oxford and Wonderland on Thursday night.
London police and emergency crews responded to the scene at the intersection at 9:05 p.m. and found a vehicle hit a pole.
According to police, the driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was treated by EMS and transported to […]
2017-07-13T09:27:15-04:00July 12th, 2017|
A collision in London's east end Wednesday involving a cyclist and a vehicle left a 15-year-old boy in hospital with serious injuries, police said.
Few details about the incident are known, but police said they were called to the scene at Brydges Street and Graydon Street around 5:50 p.m.
The teenager was taken to Children's Hospital […]
2018-02-05T07:31:47-05:00July 12th, 2017|
Come see me at HOME COUNTY FOLK FESTIVAL, guys!! Saturday July 15 from 6PM to 7PM at the LFP Fire Safety Display!! Yes!! 😊❤#FireSafety pic.twitter.com/X5dPVAqORj
— Archie Brindleton (@MrBrindleton) July 13, 2017
2017-07-14T07:29:32-04:00July 11th, 2017|
An investigation into the cause of a morning house fire in Byron is underway.
Fire crews were called to 503 Boler Road shortly after 6:30 a.m. Tuesday after a neighbour reported smoke coming from the home.
Once on scene crews found fire and smoke within the residence. It is believed that the fire began in the […]
2017-07-14T07:33:07-04:00July 11th, 2017|
Crews have been called out to a house fire in Byron.
Firefighters responded to the scene on Boler Road between Wayne Road and Byron Baseline Road shortly after 6:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Smoke could be seen coming from the home and it's believed the fire may have started in the basement.
Few details are known at this point, […]
2019-06-17T16:22:38-04:00July 9th, 2017|
London fire inspectors remain on the scene of a house fire that broke out in South London Sunday night.
Fire crews were called to 40 Rossmore Ct. in the area of Wharncliffe Road and Commissioners Road at around 9:30 p.m. to reports of a structure fire.
Upon arrival, firefighters were met with flames that were coming […]
2019-06-17T16:09:34-04:00July 5th, 2017|
Occupants of a multi-unit residence in downtown London were awakened by fire early Wednesday morning.
London firefighters were called to a three-story, five-unit house at 244 Hyman Street near Richmond Street to reports of a fire at around 1:10 a.m.
Upon arrival, fire crews were met with flames coming from a shed at the back of the […]


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Disability Tennis
Heron is committed to being a fully inclusive club that provides opportunities for everyone to enjoy tennis.
We run a range of specific Disability Tennis Sessions and also operate a policy of inclusion, wherever possible, into our non-disability programme as well. Our disability sessions are for players with all sorts of disabilities and include both standing and wheelchair tennis. All equipment is provided including specialist chairs.
We will do all we can to help anyone see if tennis might be for them, so please do get in touch if you, or someone you know, is at all interested in trying tennis. We can organise free try-out sessions and we also visit a number of local schools.
We currently have sessions running on Saturdays from 11.00 - 11.55 am and these cost £3 per person. Brothers and sisters of players taking part in the Saturday sessions may also join in.
For further information on the latest programme details and any other aspects of the disability tennis programme at Heron and the surrounding area, please call Josh Burt on 01637 877 555.
With thanks to our supporters:
Steve Hillman Cornwall Inclusion Officer
The Cornwall Sports Partnership
The Sportivate Funding Scheme
The Lawn Tennis Association
Video - disability group in action


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About the project: An Inclusive Cultural Sector in the Nordics
For three years, seven Nordic networks have been laboratories for new ways to make the cultural sector more inclusive.
An Inclusive Cultural Sector in the Nordics is a three-year effort (2017-2019) to identify challenges and solutions for inclusiveness both in the professional and volunteer cultural sector.
The project takes point of departure in gathering and sharing knowledge across the Nordic countries. The project has an arts-centred approach to embracing diversity and will explore how organisations, institutions and artists can enrich the work they do by embracing a wide range of diverse influences and practices.
The Norwegian Ministry of Culture has initiated this project in connection with the Norwegian Chairmanship in the Nordic Council of Ministers. Arts Council Norway is the project leader.
Main goals for the project
- Share knowledge, tools and methods on how to work with inclusion in the cultural sector
- Support actions to maximise opportunities for everyone to be engaged and involved in the arts
- Start looking at diversity as a sign of quality rather than a challenge
- Identify the challenges facing the arts and cultural sector in the field of diversity
- Explore how local communities can lift local artists with diverse backgrounds
- Raise awareness of the structural barriers that exist in the cultural sector when it comes to the inclusion of new groups, and work to reduce these barriers
The project will build on existing networks, structures and cooperations. The vision is that the Nordic countries can use existing resources and competence to build an innovative cultural sector and creative local communities.
Focus areas
The project will have three main focus areas, namely:
Area 1: Inclusive and diverse cultural structures
Participation, recognition and representation in arts and culture
Area 2: Inclusive and diverse institutions
Tools and methods for engaging and building relations with new audiences and artistic expressions
Area 3: Inclusive and diverse local communities
Culture and voluntarism as driving forces in the process of creating inclusive local communities
Project management
Project owners: Norwegian Ministry of Culture and Nordic Council of Ministers
Project leader: Arts Council Norway
Nordic working group:
Norway: Silje Eikemo Sande, Arts Council Norway (Project leader)
Finland: Eva-Maria Hakola, Art Promotion Centre Finland
Iceland: Áslaug Dóra Eyjólfsdóttir, Ministry of Education, Science and Culture
Sweden: Simon Strömberg, Swedish Arts Council
Denmark: Inger Frydendahl, Danish Agency for Culture and Palaces
Åland: Annika Dahlblom, Åland Museum
Greenland: Mika Lyberth, Ministry for Education, Culture, Research and Church
Faroe Islands: Svend Højgaard, Runavik Public Library
The project is financed by the Norwegian Ministry of Culture and the Nordic Council of Ministers.


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A wide range of co-curricular activities are offered at The Catlins Area School. Co-curricular activities and team participation provide opportunities for students to develop a sense of belonging, to support and encourage others, to learn about leadership, create group spirit and resolve conflict. Our learners begin to understand how to interact constructively with others while working towards a common goal, they are offered opportunities to perfect their own individual skills and talents.
At The Catlins Area School, all students are strongly encouraged to participate in a wide variety of our co-curricular activities, a few are listed here:
The Arts
Band, Orchestra, Choir, Chorale, Individual or small group instrumental tuition, School Production, Music Festival, Kapa Haka.
Area Schools Tournament, Athletics, Badminton, Cross Country, Soccer, Hockey, Rugby, Touch, Triathlon, Rippa Rugby, Netball, Skiing, Swimming, Table Tennis.
Other activities to get involved with:
Duke of Edinburgh, STAR Courses, Voluntary Work, Peer Support, Camp, Tokiwa Cultural Exchange, Pet Day, AgriKids, Board of Trustees.


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Powershell script to help check WMI setting has been configured
We all know how powerful Powershell is, so it is great to highlight an example of where it was showed to be very effective and really quick to create a positive result.
Recently I highlighted and issue that affected 2003 Domain Controllers which caused High CPU on WMIprvse.exe caused by a memory leak dnsprov.dll.
Well with my customer I work with we implemented the change across the entire estate and wanted to check and verify whether this change had been implemented successfully.
Well one of the guys I was working with had recently attended a Premier workshop on Powershell and was eager to try out powershell instead of the vbscript that I had put together.
The powershell script is as below; This checked all the domain controllers to verify that the DNSPROV.DLL is now running within its own isolated wmiprvse.
Powershell line to check DNS shared provider on DCs (note WMI query requires admin rights)
$DCs = [ADSI] $DCs ='LDAP://OU=Domain Controllers,DC=ABC,DC=DEF=Local'; $wmi = foreach($DC in $DCs.psbase.get_children()) {gwmi -namespace Root\MicrosoftDNS -class __Win32Provider -computer $DC.Name}; $wmi | ft __SERVER,HostingModel –au
So if you are applying the workaround mentioned in my previous blog. Please use this powershell script to checkout it has applied across your environment. It certainly worked a treat in our case. Plus also my customer colleague was pleased as punch that he could immediately apply his knowledge from the course. He now has bragging rights as the resident Powershell guru :).


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We've all baked cookies. I've been baking cookies since I was a little girl. Snickerdoodles, chocolate chip, oatmeal, and of course the most deceptive of them all…the sugar cookie. "Deceptive" you ask? Yes. The sugar cookie. It seems so plain, so easy, so transparent… so transformable. Oh yes, the sugar cookie can be molded into anything the creativity of the mind can imagine.
But what makes the sugar cookie a step above the others…icing. It's aaalllllll in the icing. And the key to a really good, no GREAT, icing? Consistency. Always start with a thick thick thick icing and water it down to the right consistency for what you are piping. Check out some pictures of my thick icing…my whisk wouldn't move if I left it in the bowl standing straight up. It's a product of 10 minutes of whipping!