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We searched for the most romantic engagement proposal ideas and found the most epic, like this one at Machu Picchu. (Source: Matt Champlin)
Several essential conclusions jumped out at us. We found some great ideas, some bad ideas, and some mistakes to avoid. This is going to be the romantic story they tell their friends, if you so choose – your children, and even grandchildren. So take some time to plan it out. When the time comes for you to tell your friends and family, you'll be glad you did.
Let's talk what a romantic idea means to you and your loved one. First and most important, your ideal proposal is going to be vastly different from someone else's. Only you know the best way to propose. Why? Because it has to be personal to your relationship. The more you show your partner you care about your past and how special those moments in time you've spent together mean to you, when remembering how you proposed for decades to come, the bigger their smile will be. A hiking trip to the top of a mountain to propose may be romantic to some, but it may not work for your metro-loving, never gets their hands dirty partner. By the same token, taking a canoe out to the middle of a calm lake for some quiet time might be a great idea, but not for your loved one if they can't swim. Your partner fearing for their safety is not a way they will want to remember this moment. You can make it exciting, but also make sure your future fiancee feels comfortable.
Come up with an idea to make a beautiful proposal presentation on the beach. (Source: www.jonSpotphotography.com)
I promise we'll get to other ideas, but first, about that hike. If you have a partner that has been literally pulling at your sleeve to remind you to schedule your next camping or hiking trip, then you should pick a spot somewhere amazing. There are too many ideally romantic places in nature to list, but make sure you can pull it off as smoothly as possible. Don't pick a place during rainy season if they don't like the rain. Don't pick a place that doesn't have facilities or a shelter nearby if you don't have much experience camping. And don't pick a strenuous hike if they aren't used to hiking. All of these will make you look like a fool that doesn't pay attention to your loved one's abilities and habits, and nothing can be less romantic than that.
Put some effort into a unique sunset dinner. (Source: michaelcummings)
As you can imagine, sunrise and sunset work best for that ideal romantic engagement picture, but try to make sure you can be alone. That's the idea of being in nature in the first place, right?
Sneak away for some private time in an orchard for your engagement proposal. (Source: Out In The Cuts)
This couple made sure to hire a professional photographer, who also happened to be their friend. They were able to capture their proposal and all the emotion that went with it. While they were walking in a secluded orchard, as soon as she accepted she fell to her knees in a touching embrace.
To be alone, choose an epic natural setting like Mammoth Falls to propose. (Source: AGrinberg)
Well not completely alone, I guess. You need a picture of the moment! So if you can't get a professional photographer for your proposal, make sure you figure out a way to get it done right. Picking someone with a big camera hanging around their neck, like this couple did at Mammoth Falls, is probably an ok way to go, so long as they email you the pictures. Make sure you exchange phone numbers as well. If you want to be completely secluded in nature, borrow a tripod. And if your loved one is not used to seeing you carry around a tripod on your hikes, come up with some excuse like "it's the parents' and they want a good picture of us together".
A great proposal idea is to go back to the spot of your first kiss. (Source: Nate Houle)
This couple did just that. A tripod played third wheel as they snowshoed up a mountain in Utah to the spot where they first kissed. This spot proved the most romantic idea for them, and I'm sure you have a few outdoors spots in mind by now. And for you city lovers, it's now your turn.
Find some alone time for your proposal in the city like these two did in Central Park. (Source: kaityv)
Most people would probably agree, the more alone you two are, the more romantic the engagement proposal idea is. So even if you are in a city, there are secluded spots for you to get away. For New Yorkers, even though there are many other parks, it seems like Central Park is that romantic place. But why does seclusion play such a big part in what makes a proposal so romantic? I don't know, but I figure it has something to do with allowing you the uninterrupted time to tell them why you love them so much, why you want to spend the rest of your life with them, and why they make you so happy.
Try to get a professional photographer to capture the moment of your wedding proposal. (Source: rosina w. photography)
An engagement proposal is not just about that special moment, but about the build-up and time to follow. Holding hands is a key part of showing someone how much you love them, and if you are in a city with ice skating, either indoors or out, then you know you'll be holding hands. If you can make this proposal idea more special by coordinating with friends to have the ice clear when you do it, that will remove any distractions and you time to say what you truly mean.
Skate into the heart of your loved one by finding some alone time on the ice. (Source: picture prefect)
Make your partner laugh and get creative with a costume of a character that means something special to your relationship. (Source: calliebeaan)
But you don't necessarily have to be all alone. Besides, maybe you two are the type that love to show off how much you love each other. That's great as well, and personally, something I think the world needs a whole lot more of. This gentleman dressed up as Elmo in front of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, then beckoned his girlfriend over while he took off his Elmo head. While people snapped pictures (they already had their cameras out for the tree), Elmo got down on one knee and proposed in an display of unrestricted costume cuteness. If you can relate in any way, with as many romantic ideas with costumes as there are out there, your proposal could go in almost any direction.
Even in the city of London you can find secluded ideas to propose. (Source: Daniel Farò)
You can find some alone time almost anywhere in the cities. Even in the bustling metropolis of London, this couple found space in what's known as the London Eye. It's an interesting and modern type of ferris wheel, with romantic panoramic views of the whole city. Every city has something similar, and with the right planning, you can use almost anything to create the perfect romantic proposal idea and provide you just enough time to pour your heart out.
Find the ideal spot that has special meaning to your relationship. (Source: Ali-smile!)
No matter what the view, the number of people around, or even the weather, sometimes all you need is that special someone. You don't even have to be outside. For a more controlled romantic environment, plan ahead to propose in a romantic hotel room. You don't have to worry about the weather and can make an even more personalized experience. In the photo, this couple found the right place for their perfect proposal in the streets of Italy. Captured from above, this might have been the place where they first met, shared their first date, or even a first kiss. But no matter what, it was special for them, and that's what matters. And with the right planning, I'm sure you will find the idea for your romantic engagement proposal that is perfect, just for you.

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Listen to the advice for new college or MBA graduates from Kon Leong, the co-founder, president and CEO of ZL Technologies, in the Jan. 20 Corner Office column in The New York Times: "You can go in any direction. So experiment. That can also mean taking a lower salary in order to experiment."
He continues, "If you experiment in different jobs and functions in those two or three years out of school, you will have a much better shot at finding your sweet spot. And the sweet spot is the intersection between what you're really good at and what you love to do. If you can find that intersection, you are set. A lot of people would kill for that because, at 65, they're retiring and never found it."
He also says that that graduates shouldn't listen to "harping" from their family and should not earn degrees just to end up doing work they don't enjoy: "If you're miserable, even if you make a lot of money, that's still 40 years of your life."
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Our very own Fr. Edwin Gariguez, executive secretary of the National Secretariat for Social Action-Justice and Peace (NASSA is Caritas Philippines) and a prominent activist against mining in his country, has been awarded the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize.
Fr. Edu, as he is affectionately called by most who know him, said, "The honour is not only for me but for us in the Church and our contribution to protect the fragile ecology and to pursue the campaign for justice and rights of the poor and the marginalised."
He was one of six "environmental heroes" selected from the six inhabited continental regions.
The prize, announced each year in April to coincide with Earth Day, recognises individuals for "sustained and significant efforts to protect and enhance the natural environment, often at great personal risk."
Each winner receives an award of $150,000, the largest award in the world for grassroots environmentalists.
Fr. Edu and his organization are best known for conducting an 11-day hunger strike in 2009 in which they demanded an end to the nickel-mining project.
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"We are very happy that he got that significant international prize," said Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo of Manila, Gariguez's bishops' commission chairman.
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Now that the presidential election is over, pundits and political junkies have to find new ways to amuse themselves. So the new guessing game is "who will be in the Obama administration?"
Today's FT has a good rumour – Hillary Clinton for secretary of state. I think this is reasonably plausible. The Obama people didn't want Hillary for vice-president because she would have been a little too close for comfort – and they also didn't like the idea of Bill hanging around the White House. But with Hillary safely across town in Foggy Bottom (or even better, in perpetual motion, flying around the world), Obama would be able to put the people he really trusts into the National Security Council, and run foreign policy from there. Read more


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Couple aims to revive Donegal Grange Hall
For 75 years, the large stone building located at 333 Church Street in Donegal, served the rural mountain community as a grange hall, used for meetings, weddings, talent shows and other social events.
Events held at the hall gradually dwindled over the years until it was shuttered permanently five years ago.
But one couple hopes to breathe new life into the Donegal landmark and to someday make it the social center to the area it once was.
In August 2012, Andy and Heather Johnson of Stahlstown bought the building and have since opened a business there.
"We always wanted to have our own business, and this gave us the opportunity to buy a building that obviously had a lot of history in the community, and make it into a place the community can still come to," Heather Johnson said.
Over the past year, the husband-and-wife team has restored parts of the building.
"We want to keep it rustic; it needed a lot of work, and we are still working hard to bring it back to its former glory," she said.
In addition, the Donegal Grange Market is an ever-evolving business.
Andy Johnson describes its current state as a "fleatique."
The couple began to gather the inventory that's now for sale at the store when Andy Johnson's parents downsized into a smaller home, he said.
Their inventory continued to grow as they added items from other family members and started taking on consignment items.
The couple has a wide variety of items currently available including antiques, tools, clothing, sports collectibles, crafts, pet costumes, musical instruments, home decor and household items.
"We're selling things very cheaply, so it's rewarding to know that some of the items we sell go to help people out," Andy Johnson said.
Renee Shroyer of Donegal said she and her daughters go to The Grange Market every Sunday.
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She said she has bought many items from the new business, including a television, washer and dryer, a bed and clothes.
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The couple hopes the business will continue to evolve into a real community asset.
"Eventually, we want to transition it to an indoor farmer's market with homemade goods and crafts, with possibly even a coffee shop. We want to feature local craft people or people who make honey or canned goods," Andy Johnson said.
The couple already has several craft items available and they also sell their own brand of banana pepper mustard — Peg's Mountain Mustard.
"We would also like to eventually open the building up for other activities, such as hosting a bluegrass band, or offering classes like maybe a class on canning," Heather Johnson said.
The business is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays.
In addition to the consignment inside, the couple also rents 10-by-10 spaces each Sunday for $10 each.
Those interested in more information or selling items at The Grange Market can call 724-454-3927 or stop in during business hours.
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[Updated] Jamie Oliver DOES NOT Find Joy Division and New Order Master Tapes in Basement of New Manchester Eatery
Jamie Oliver on a mission ... to find lost Joy Division tapes.
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Update: 2/15/12 3:00 p.m. We should have known this was as bogus as the prospect of a goat on a leash getting down (in the video) to a band bolstered by the drumming talents of a man known to cheerily carve and cook domesticated beasts. NME was wrong and so were we. The treasures used to reside in the vault of a bank that once occupied the same site as the Manchester restaurant. Whoah.
Perhaps it's fitting that master tapes of Joy Division and New Order recordings would surface in the basement of a Manchester restaurant owned by Jamie Oliver, the once-Naked Chef and former drummer of the late and probably unlamented Brit-pop band Scarlet Division. We imagine Oliver himself dug up the tapes with his own bare, dirt-encrusted fingers. According to NME, the basement stash, which also included a pirate-like triumvirate of guns, gold and jewelry, is estimated to be worth £1.1 million. The whole find reportedly was handed off to the Treasury.
In case you're wondering, unlike Joy Division, Scarlet Division never reached iconic status -- just No. 42 on the U.K. charts with a 2000 single called "Sundial." Think that goat (or is it a sheep?) that appears at around 1:53 is destined for a roasting pit, or, in Oliver parlance, a "whack" in the oven? Also funny: In the comments for the YouTube-hosted video, one droll contributor notes: "The singer looks like Nigella Lawson ... just saying."
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Intriguing Burials, Artifacts Unearthed at Ancient Egyptian/Nubian Site
Our investigations into understanding life and death for the elite individuals buried in the Tombos pyramid/chapel structures at Tombos have been very successful this season.
National Geographic Footage Lost at Sea for 3 Years Has Returned Home
In April 2013, two 150 lb. National Geographic Cameras were sucked into the Gulf Stream. Three years and a couple thousand miles later, a tiny dog named Scuba alerted her owner to something she noticed floating in the water. One of the cameras, and all of its footage, had been found.
Africa's Rangers at the Frontline of the Poaching War
They are waging a war that is relentless, unforgiving and uncompromising in nature and that is taking its toll physically and emotionally. All conservation efforts in Africa will amount to very little without a well skilled, resourced, dedicated and motivated field force. It is high time that we all rise up and recognize the crucial role that these heroes play and we must support them in every way possible!
Explorers Save Abandoned Puppy
National Geographic grantee and adventurer Cedar Wright makes a surprising—and adorable—discovery while on expedition. Find out how the "cutest puppy in the world" became a member of Wright's team.
Top 25 Photographs from the Wilderness #22
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Exclusive Preview of Somewhere Only We Know!
In case you missed it and the reverberations from it, @davidarchie, @kariontour and the OS team posted a snippet of the BEGIN. cover that got the most "PLEASE PLEASE SHARE" 's yesterday (and also #1 on our fun poll). David asked us what we wanted to hear, and you responded. How's that for cause and effect!
Go on over to OS and listen to it! Here's the direct link AND DON'T FORGET TO COMMENT!!! I cut and paste a few comments, but I expect hundreds more soon. Show the love people. Don't worry, that link I gave you brings you back here when you are done!
Here's my thoughts on 20 seconds. Loved what I heard, but I really loved the anticipation of what I heard. I get excited just KNOWING that I am going to listen to those rich, strong vocals. David is masterful at giving a song his take without over-singing it, or changing it up too much. He has too much respect for the original versions. I found this arrangement to be more uplifting than the Keane original too, but craving to hear more.
And about that MORE, for what it's worth, I would not mind a longer snippet. The Other Side of Down preview snippet in 2010 was a good length, and I just remember how sweet it was to hear it. Mind you, it was a brand new song, but all songs are new when David Archuleta sings them. Anyway, just ML's musings lol .
My post yesterday mentioned how well BEGIN. was pre-selling at DeseretBook and Walmart. We don't know yet what will be available for international purchasers, so don't be afraid of over-buying. We have a WorldWide FanFamily who may need our help. Just saying 🙂
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And from @RamblingDA: @DavidArchie @Kariontour BEGIN. is now #2 on Walmart Bestsellers and #1 on Pre-Orders… AWESOME!!!
And look what that creative Ashley (Palrice8) did…she made a BEGIN. promo vid featuring Somewhere Only We Know. So good!
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Happy Independence Day
So, here you have it. A Canadian is tasked with the Independence Day post! So, let's use this as an opportunity to learn about July 4th for everyone!
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games,family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States. Source
Have a great day of celebration and remembrance to all!
Speaking of remembrance, let's post some July 4th memories, shall we:
July 4th, 2010. David Archuleta performs at A Capital Fourth in Washington, D.C. A Capitol Fourth is a free annual concert performed on the west lawn of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., in celebration of the Independence Day.
David Archuleta is mentioned in Wiki under A Capital Fourth:
Jack Everly served as music director following the death of Erich Kunzel. Jimmy Smits again hosted, and pointed out that A Capitol Fourth was celebrating its 30th anniversary. Performers included David Archuleta, Gladys Knight, Darius Rucker, Lang Lang, John Schneider and Reba McEntire. Schneider paid tribute to Kunzel, finishing his performance by embracing Kunzel's Austrian wife of 44 years, Brunhilde, who was in attendance.
Here is a pre-performance interview. How did I forget the blowing of the kisses!
David sang the Star Spangled Banner and Stand By Me. First, SSB:
David looks luminous, and makes sure to give kudos to the gospel choir and musicians as he walks off the stage. What a fabulous moment.
And Katie Moore's wonderful behind the scenes video of the Washington trip, including a visit to the White House. And speaking of @K_80, BEGIN. T's please? Pretty please????
And a few pictures of the event and rehearsals:
And remember this blog from Vanessa Williams, who performed alongside David? It is a stand-out for me:
I'm so impressed with the level of excellence I've experienced since being asked to participate in "A Capitol Fourth". I'm especially impressed with the very polite, well-mannered, and delightful David Archuleta. No arrogance or swelled head with this young man. I'm also happy I had a chance to meet his mom, Lupe. It's funny. All three of us background singers are old enough to be his mom! My own daughter is 10 years older than David. As old school as I am, it is SO refreshing that, in spite of his notoriety, he demonstrates such respect for his mom. That respect, then, carries over to everyone else he meets. He has been so gracious to all of us. God knows I can't stand, and don't have patience for bratty, smart-mouthed, disrespectful, kids who have been informed of their rights but not the responsibilities that go along with them. David is a breath of fresh air, and I pray that he doesn't allow the trappings of fame to chip away at the standards that Lupe has clearly set. I can't say it enough. Good home training goes a long way.
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Stadium of Fire, 2011
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David Archuleta performed with Brad Paisley at Stadium of Fire in Provo Utah on July 2, 2011.
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Karin (@zerogravity1) gets interviewed before the concert . One of best and favourite cheerleaders! And I see our west coast Archies there too in matching T's! You guys rawk!
Our Country 'Tis of Thee. Incredibly moving, including for us Canadians in the crowd. Moved to tears.
God Bless America and David Archuleta
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In closing, these performances continue to seal the deal for me in understanding David's ability to feel a song, to understand it, get inside it and translate it. David does this with patriotic songs, inspirational songs and even pop songs. And we get to experience it.
Aren't we the luckiest?
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Rocking the white sneakers!
I love how these pics just turn up, from what it appears like, out of the blue! Or WHITE!
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Let's. Trend. This!
Joanie sent me a note that Friday's the night! Time to get back into trending practice! It will be one month until the release of BEGIN. and time to let the TwitterUniverse know it!
When: Friday, 8 pm EDT
What: BEGIN. David Archuleta 8/7/12
Where: Everywhere!
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Another fan dinner. This time, in UTAH!
There will be a Utah Fan Dinner at 6 pm on Tuesday, August 14th at Simply Thai in Sandy, Utah. RSVP yes or maybe to @Nellie1983 Janel Woodbury on Twitter or respond on Facebook to Utah Fans of David.
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I have some lovely pix and gifs and other fan creations I want to post for you too! I ran out of time, but I'll be back.
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IT was the Gavin Roberts show at a blustery Paton Field on Saturday.
The centre helped himself to four tries as Caldy posted a bonus point victory over Bromsgrove in National Two North League.
It finished 31-13 but the final scoreline was undoubtedly harsh on the lowly Midlands outfit who threatened a leading score midway through the final quarter but then had their line breached twice in the last six minutes.
Caldy faced the diagonal wind for the first period but could not have started better and two touch downs by Roberts in the first few minutes giving them a 10-0 advantage against shell shocked opposition.
Bromsgrove to their credit clawed their way back with a Rich Mahoney penalty followed by an Aaron Higgins try after a solo dash from near his own 22 line. The Higgins goal made it 10-10 at the interval.
Roberts completed his hat-trick of tries in fine style on 53 minutes with Richard Vasey converting but it was game on again when Mahoney popped over a Bromsgrove penalty at the start of the last quarter.
Caldy weathered a period of worrying Bromsgrove pressure before moving back upfield for Roberts to go in for the fourth time when set up by Dom Kohler on 75 minutes.
Vasey added the extras and then finished the match with another kick after forward pressure culminated in a Tom Gerrard touchdown in added time.
This was a tenth victory for Caldy who are now in the top half of the table. Bromsgrove remain one place off the bottom but will have been boosted by an encouraging display and will fancy their chance of avoiding the drop.
The weather took a hand elsewhere with many matches off including Birkenhead Park v Widnes, New Brighton v Hoylake, Anselmians v Ruskin Park, Manchester Medics v Wallasey, Linley v Ellesmere Port and Liverpool University v Oldershaw.
Wirral's clash with Wilmslow in North One West went ahead and a bonus point 26-0 victory puts them six points better off than Birkenhead at the top of the table.
Wilmslow proved tough opposition but first-half tries from Rob Pearl and Sam Broadbent both converted by Craig Harvey left Wirral in the driving seat.
Influential No.8 Pearl went on to complete his hat-trick of touch downs in the third quarter with one more goal from Harvey but the expected home avalanche did not come about as the East Cheshire side defended stubbornly.
Port Sunlight finished 15-3 to the good against Moore in South Lancashire/Cheshire Two.
In Division Three Oxton Parkonians shocked table toppers Trentham with a 22-10 victory at Holm Lane.
They scored four tries via Jordan Langton, Paul Lennon, Ben Sadler and Terry Williams with the latter goaling once.
Parks certainly handed a favour to Prenton who are second in the table three points adrift of the leaders after a 15-5 success away against Congleton.
Only Caldy and Oldershaw will be in league action this Saturday with all the other local clubs having a league free weekend unless there are some hastily re-arranged matches after last weekend's postponements.
Caldy are on the road to Luctonians for a National Two North League clash. The game was abandoned part through last month due to injury to a Caldy player and also a waterlogged pitch.
It means that the Cheshire Cup semi-final between Caldy and Wirral provisionally set for Saturday has now been put back to Saturday March 15 with a 2.15pm kick-off.
Oldershaw are at home to Knutsford in a re-arranged South Lancashire/Cheshire Two game.
New Brighton were scheduled to meet Eccles in the Intermediate Cup but with Aspatria already having qualified from their group it has become a dead rubber with both sides agreeing to a cancellation.
On Sunday, Cheshire play their second match in the Under-20 County Championship.
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A traditional sweet potato bake like this one from our Test Kitchen never goes out of style. It's perfect when you're cooking for a larger group.
- 4 pounds sweet potatoes
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1. Place the sweet potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook for 30-45 minutes or until potatoes can be easily pierced with the tip of a sharp knife.
- 2. When cool enough to handle, peel potatoes and cut into wedges. Place in an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over potatoes. Dot with butter; drizzle with syrup.
- 3. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly, basting with sauce occasionally. Yield: 12-14 servings.
Nutritional Facts
3/4 cup: 165 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
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What are the important events that happened on November 16, 1977? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
November 16, 1977: Facts & Myths About This Day
November 16, 1977 is the 320th day of the year 1977 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 45 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is November 3, 1977 – a Wednesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
When this day started, 69,024 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.
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If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $6,347.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Scorpio is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Topaz is the modern birthstone for this month. Pearl is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Snake is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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Years ago, I never would have imagined I'd be this excited to talk about how great coconut oil is for face cleansing. The idea of putting coconut oil on my face (I use this one) seemed like crazy talk, and I thought coconut oil face cleansing and moisturizing was for "those" kind of people.
And now, I am totally one of them.
The truth is, I used to be a total sucker for step-by-step facial cleansing systems. I figured the more scrubbers, foams, and serums involved—the more beautiful my skin would be.
Despite trying a variety of these special (and expensive!) products, I was never truly happy with my skin. My face was always extremely dry, and I had little white bumps that popped up in clusters on my face on a regular basis.
Then, one day—common sense hit me. Why would adding more unnatural compounds to my skin somehow be more beneficial for me? If it was important to me to eat nourishing foods free of hydrogenated oils, color additives, preservatives, and synthetic ingredients, why would I be putting that kind of stuff on my face?
So, I stopped. But then I quickly found myself with a dirty face, and nothing to clean it with. Kinnnd of a problem.
Enter: The Oil Cleansing Method
While it may seem counterintuitive to clean your face with coconut oil, the oil cleansing method is quite possibly the purest, most effective way to remove dirt, impurities and yes—even oil from your face.
And the idea is actually quite simple. Using the principle of "like dissolves like," the basic concept is this: the natural oil you massage into your skin dissolves the oil that has hardened on your skin with impurities and/or clogged your pores. When you apply steam from a hot wash cloth onto your face, the pores open and the natural oil lifts the dirty oil, which can be easily wiped away. This practice cleans your face, and moisturizes your skin at the same time.
I know—I didn't believe it at first either. In fact, I did such a remarkable amount of research on the oil cleansing method, how it worked, and what oils to use that I completely paralyzed myself from trying anything because I didn't know where to start.
But, I still had a dirty face. So, I had to put on my big girl panties and git 'er done.
Enter: Coconut Oil Face Washing
As you can tell, I'm a big fan of using coconut oil for skin care. I use it in a ton of different ways, including as a moisturizer for my body. Since I had previous experience with coconut oil for moisturizing, I was a little bit more comfortable experimenting with coconut oil face washing, and one evening—I finally decided to give it a try.
Now, I've been washing my face with coconut oil for quite a few years, and not only does my skin never feel dry (even in the winter), I also haven't had a blemish on my face in years. Not. Even. Lying. Using coconut oil on my face was the best thing I've ever done for my skin (and my feet, because now I have way more money to spend on cute shoes.)
Why is coconut oil so fantastic for washing your face using the oil cleansing method? Not only is it antimicrobial, full of antioxidants, and super moisturizing, it also has been shown to work well for all skin types. And because it improves collagen cross-linking, coconut oil may help improve stretch marks, scars, and fine lines and wrinkles.
Interested in using coconut oil to clean your face, or using coconut oil for skin care? Good, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at the results.
How to Clean Your Face With Coconut Oil
What You'll Need:
1 tsp coconut oil (I recommend organic, unrefined coconut oil. Purchase in bulk here.)
1 washcloth (I use a Norwex Body Cloth)
1 face
Want to kick it up a notch? You can add essential oils like tea tree oil (oily skin), lavender oil (all skin types) or geranium oil (dry skin). Simply add 1-3 drops per teaspoon of coconut oil and mix well.
Tips & Tricks for Cleaning Your Face with Coconut Oil
First and foremost, if you've never used coconut oil on your face, test it on a small section of your skin and see how you react for about a week.
Not everyone will react the same to coconut oil, and a small number of people may experience an increase in comedogenic acne when using coconut oil on their face. If that's the case, a different oil will work best using the same process described above, which is known as the oil cleansing method.
Read more about using coconut oil for skin care for a more in-depth discussion regarding coconut oil for skin, and what to do if coconut oil doesn't work for you.
You may experience a minor "detox" reaction with the oil cleansing method. While I didn't experience this personally, because you are performing a "deeper" clean, you may experience a small increase in breakouts for 2-3 weeks as the dirty oil is brought to the surface. Believe me, the clearer skin on the other end is worth it!
Before and After Cleaning Your Face with Coconut Oil
In most cases, you will not need to worry about removing your makeup prior to washing your face with coconut oil. Coconut oil is a fantastic makeup remover, and works especially well with the waterproof kind. In the rare occasion I have a bit of "heavy duty" eye makeup on, I use my Norwex Body Cloth or Makeup Remover Cloth to gently help break up some of the mascara ahead of time.
When using the oil cleansing method, it's ok to rub some of the oil gently on your eyelids, but please refrain from getting it in your eyes, unless you want everything to be blurry for the next half an hour. (Yes, I speak from experience.)
After you've washed your face with coconut oil, in most cases, you will not need to put additional moisturizer on your face. Given that I always had dry skin, I made the mistake of moisturizing with coconut oil after cleaning my face with coconut oil, which ended up being too much oil for my skin. First, see how your skin does without moisturizer. If you end up feeling dry after the coconut oil face cleansing, or want to moisturize your face throughout the day, try this DIY Facial Serum.
I highly recommend using a DIY Apple Cider Vinegar Facial Toner post-cleanse to help freshen skin and remove any excess residue. This has helped my pours tremendously and always removes that little bit of dirt I seem to miss.
How often?
Because the oil cleansing method is a deep cleansing method, it's best to wash your face with coconut oil no more than once a day, preferably at night before bed. If you still want to wash your face in the morning or freshen up after a workout, you can splash your face with water or wipe your face with a damp Norwex Body Cloth. Then, follow up with my DIY Apple Cider Vinegar Facial Toner.
If you want to use the oil cleansing method to clean your face in the morning and at night, I recommend only doing so after you have tested the process out once a day for a few weeks. I personally do not recommend doing the oil cleansing method more than once a day early on because it is a deep cleansing method and exposing your skin to heavier oils multiple times a day may result is breakouts. For me, doing it once a day is perfect. When I do it twice a day, my skin becomes overly moisturized.
Type, Storage, and Tidbits
For skin care, I recommend going with an unrefined, virgin coconut oil. I personally use Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil (I get in the gallon size) or Nutiva Coconut Oil.
As for storage, coconut oil is solid at room temperature. This means, you'll need to store your coconut oil in a wide-mouth glass jar so you can scoop it out with a teaspoon or your finger when you'd like to use it. I use mini Weck jars to store things like coconut oil or baking soda all throughout the house.
Coconut oil's melting point is 77 degrees Fahrenheit, so it will be liquid at temperatures above this. This is OK, and you can still use coconut oil to clean your face no matter what temperature it is where you are.
Using Other Oils for The Oil Cleansing Method
Coconut oil is just one of the many oils you can use to wash your face using the oil cleansing method. So, if coconut oil doesn't work for you, you can use the exact same step-by-step process listed above with other oils or oil combinations.
In fact, the traditional oil cleansing method encourages using a blend of oils because you can reap the nourishing benefits of each. If you'd like to use a blend of oils, you'll want to use an "astringent" oil, and a "carrier" oil. Here's how it's done:
Blending Your Oils
First, you'll want to choose your "astringent" oil. This oil will do a very good job at cleansing your skin, aka doing the dirty work. Your two options for this are:
Next, you'll want to choose your "carrier" oil. This oil carries the astringent oil deep into your pours, and nourishes the skin at the same time. The most popular options for this are:
Now, on to blending your oils! You can mix your oils ahead of time and put them in a bottle. My general guidelines are as follows:
Tips & Tricks for Blending Oils
First, always try to purchase high-quality, organic, and cold-pressed (or pure) oils when purchasing ones to wash your face. These oils will be going deep into your skin, and you don't want to be taking pesticides and residue along with it.
If you have sensitive skin, I recommend starting with no more than 10% astringent oil. From there, you can increase the amount of astringent oil depending on how your skin feels. It may take a little experimenting to find your perfect blend, and that's ok!
No matter what your skin type is, it's best to test any blended oils you've chosen on a small patch of your skin, especially if you reacted to coconut oil. If you're allergic or have a sensitivity to a specific ingredient that is part of an oil, you should not put it on your skin. Capiche?
And finally, if you're lazy and want the easy route like me, you can use any carrier oil exclusively using the oil cleansing method. My choice is obviously just using coconut oil. Ain't no shame in my game.
Well what do you know, looks like it's about time for a coconut oil face wash!
Will you try to wash your face with coconut oil? How did it work for you? Let me know how it goes, and any questions you have below!
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Did you know that today is National Taco Day? To honor this delicious Mexican dish — which has found its way into the hearts and stomachs of many Americans — I'm going to test your knowledge of taco trivia.
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He's currently in 3rd, and if he can hold on, he's headin to Hawaii.
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He's currently in 3rd, and if he can hold on, he's headin to Hawaii.
He has to get the support of the coaches and players to get in as well. The fans only get 1/3 of the vote. It's probably between him, Schaub, Dalton, and Roethlisberger for the last spot. Luck has more yards then them, but all the others beat him in just about every other category (other than I guess wins, which Luck would of course slide in behind Schaub). So we'll see.
With Super Bowl participants not playing in the pro bowl (it's still the week before the SB, right?),
IMO either Brady or Manning won't be going because one will have a bigger game to play.
Reggie is 2nd in the AFC, he should be a no-brainer.
Dwayne Allen and Robert Mathis have outside chances.
Nice and all, but I don't care one iota whether he makes 10 pro bowls or zero. It's a pointless game.
I think the distinguishment of being voted to it is relevant... the actual game itself is pointless.
Well..... yea. I do actually. It's not like I went from not respecting Luck before to thinking he's the best player in the universe. But it's a lil' something that just adds to the picture.
Good grief, thanks for coming into a bowl of cheerios that recognized a positive about one of our players and just pissing all up in it. I didn't say it made him a "better player"; it just adds to the overall legend. Making the Pro Bowl as a rookie is pretty neat. You don't care? Well guess what -- I don't care that you don't care.
And don't compare me to OlBlu just because I think it's cool he might make the Pro Bowl. Making that correlation is wacked, to say the least.
Yah, don't really understand TJ peeing in my oatmeal here. It's an honor, like any other individual award. It doesn't make him a better player, but it's a nice feather in his cap and recognition of the superb season he has had.
Dude, just stop talking.
No.... they aren't. It's drivel. You don't gotta tell me the actual game sucks, I know it does, but contrary to your belief, the distinguishment of being voted to it still carries weight. No one said it was the end of the world if he didn't go. No one said the Pro Bowl was going to define his rookie season. We simply said it'd be a nice thing to happen.
Are you on drugs? We get it, you don't care. Quit OlBlu'ing this thread, dude.
And next time, don't enter a thread just to say "I don't really care". Hit "Back" and move on.
Uhhh right. I post about the Pro Bowl and you rain all over it, and *I'm* the prick. Got it. I never told anyone to stop posting in the Pelican thread; I can't help it you got all butt-hurt because I called it a silly name, for whatever reason you have some attachment to the name, I get it, I moved on, lol....
Yea. Rained. All over it. "It's pointless". "I don't care one iota." "It's a pointless game." But you said "it's nice and all" in front of it, so it's all good. O_O
I'm goin' to bed, lol.... g'night.
By all means go back to enjoying every moment of the pro bowl, didn't know you were so fragile about someone else having an opinion. I'll go ahead and delete my posts just so your thread will be maintained in all its glory.
I hope he makes the Pro Bowl, just so I can get one of those sexy jerseys.
Already voted for him numerous times. I will not vote for RG3. #Overrated
I don't know what the heck happened here but I can't think of a player more deserving of the Pro Bowl this season than Luck. I've tried to watch as little of him/ his team as possible, but you can't argue with his success rate. Impressive. 9-4 with a team that doesn't really strike fear into the rest of the league, but the kid knows how to make the necessary plays. There's always something to be said about mental toughness and leadership, and he has it.
I'm still trying to imagine what their logo is going to look like. Every incarnation I imagine is just lame as hell, lol.... They almost can't use a profile of an actual pelican at all.... they'd have to go almost all textual. I'm chuckling internally quite often about the entire prospect of a team called the pelicans.
Btw.. the Colts were named that because of the large amount of thoroughbred racing and breeding in the Baltimore area. And a Colt is not a "baby horse". A baby horse is called a "foal". A colt is any horse under 4 years old. It's what thoroughbreds are generally called in their racing days. Thoroughbreds are incredible creatures, the physical pique of the natural animal kingdom, extremely impressive specimens... I assure you that a horse weighing over half a ton is no small animal. I'd LOVE to see a pelican beat the **** out of a horse.
If I had to choose between
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clearly the pelican is a more impressive specimen, lol...
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IF you'd like to be a fly on the wall for the most crucial meetings in corporate Winnipeg, you're just as likely to get the goods around the dining room table as at the boardroom table.
Winnipeg would hold the title, if there were one, as the family-owned business capital of Canada.
You know many of them -- James Richardson & Sons, Ltd., which is run by the Richardson family, Canwest Global Communications (the Asper family), lottery ticket producer Pollard Banknote Ltd. (the Pollard family), real estate management firm Gendis Inc. (the Cohen family), the Birchwood Automotive Group (the Chipman family), McNally Robinson Booksellers (the McNally family), Dufresne Furniture (the Dufresne family) and Palliser Furniture (the DeFehr family).
Others, such as agri-food firms Parrish & Heimbecker (the Parrish and Heimbecker families) and Paterson GlobalFoods (the Paterson family), fly under the radar screens of most people. And for every public or privately held company that employs dozens or many hundreds of people, there are countless mom-and-pop shops in Winnipeg that have been passed down through the generations.
Winnipeg's size, compared to centres such as Toronto and Calgary, means it is home to fewer corporate head offices. Those are often larger firms and those kinds of companies tend to have less direct family involvement.
Lawrence Barns, CEO of the Canadian Association of Family Enterprise (CAFE), said while the economic engine of virtually every city in Canada is the family-run firm, Winnipeg is unusual because so many of the largest companies are majority-owned by local clans.
"The Richardsons and Aspers run two of the most established businesses in the country. If you came to Toronto and looked up the top five corporations, you'd find banks and insurance companies," he said. "In the central part of the country there is obviously a very strong family ethic. It's stronger there than in urban areas because of the bond with the land and the agricultural history of the area."
Ross Robinson, president and CEO of B.A. Robinson Co. Ltd., a retailer of lighting and plumbing products, hypothesizes the long time spent indoors during the winter gives Winnipeggers plenty of time to scratch their entrepreneurial itch.
"We grew up with a very entrepreneurial father, so it's part of our DNA. It's hard to describe. The Asper family has been very successful and I'm sure the whole family learned from Izzy at the kitchen table. Maybe we spend more time together as family and because of that we have a great centre for family enterprise," he said.
Every family-run outfit possesses a dynamic all its own, a reflection of the family itself. While their strength is often a product of the family's values and ability to work together, an inability to pull the oars in the same direction can often lead to an ugly breakup.
That's particularly true when it comes to passing the torch. While the founders have a clear vision of their companies and where they're going, that unified view tends to break down over generations as some siblings and cousins step up and take control, others sit back and collect dividends, and still others are content to complain from the sidelines.
Reg Litz, a professor of entrepreneurial studies at the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba, said maintaining a business from generation to generation can be a nightmare, as it's difficult to maintain the delicate balance between the interests of the family and those of the business. He said 30 per cent of family-run firms successfully transition to the second generation but only 10 per cent make the jump from the second to the third.
"I don't think there is a simple relationship between family involvement and business profitability. Sometimes it may help but overall I wouldn't bet on it," he said.
Andrew Paterson, CEO of Paterson GlobalFoods, a Winnipeg-based firm in the food, transportation, finance and construction businesses, said he believes the secret of success for family firms is having as few shareholders as possible, preferably just one. This is never more evident than during times of crisis.
"When you have a lot of shareholders, you have a lot of complications, such as succession issues and family matters. Can you imagine if a company was having financial trouble and two partners were going through a divorce and the third one skipped town?" he said.
Paterson's firm, which was launched by his grandfather Norman 101 years ago, has had a number of owners over the past century. His father and uncle were partners together, followed by Norman's four grandchildren. Andrew eventually bought them all out. Today, the company employs more than 500 people and last year it had annual sales of $973 million.
David Asper, executive vice-president of Canwest, said there's no question family businesses have their ups and downs. He and his siblings, Leonard, the company's CEO, and Gail, its corporate secretary, have taken the advice of family-business experts so they can manage the company, keep it focused and move it forward. He said the biggest challenges tend to result from communication problems that are left to fester. "The closeness of the siblings or between the parent and child where things are left unsaid can become a real problem. The best-run family businesses are those where there are formal and informal processes for communication and candour but without undermining the business. It's a critical component," he said.
Asper said he and his siblings keep focused on the tasks at hand and never let things from years ago -- such as childhood disputes -- get in the way of what's best for Canwest.
"You've got to compartmentalize. We try to use how mischievous we were as kids as a threat to how mischievous we could be today if we wanted to be. You've got to be humorous about it," he said.
Asper said it's just as critical for the company that non-family members feel at ease when voicing dissenting opinions that they won't get shot down. Or worse.
"People around you need to feel equally safe. There's nothing wrong (with different opinions). It's a good thing. That's the culture my father (Izzy) took great pains to install in the company. People can stand up and be heard without fear of repercussion," he said.
Robinson is proud of the fact he and his brother, Bruce, were the architects of a successful slicing of the family business, which was founded by their father, Burton, in 1936.
They were partners for 25 years but decided to go their separate ways in 1999 so their own children could get involved. Bruce owns a pair of Robinson Lighting locations, one in Winnipeg and another in Kelowna, B.C. Ross, who has expanded significantly in the decade since the split, now owns 20 outlets across Western Canada.
"We still go for lunch every week or every other week. He has his family business with his two kids and I have my business with my family. While that may be perceived as negative, it's actually positive," he said.
John McCallum, a finance professor at the U of M, said one common characteristic of Winnipeg's many family businesses, along with a few high-profile leaders of other firms, is that they share an intense commitment to the province.
"They're Manitobans, they want to be in Manitoba and run their businesses in Manitoba. There is not remotely the same intensity to do it in their own geography (in other parts of the country). Manitobans want to do big things and they don't want to leave town to do it. Their attitude is, 'You can do it here and still get to the lake on Friday,"' he said.
What really stands out, McCallum said, is the camaraderie among the many family patriarchs and matriarchs.
"They are intensely committed to helping, promoting and cheering on each other. You would never get that in Toronto. I think it's amazing that these guys are as fired up about others' success as their are about their own success," he said.
Creative core
According to the Canadian Association of Family Enterprise, family-run enterprises are one of the driving forces of the economy. They are responsible for:
50 per cent of Canadian GDP;
70 per cent of new job creation;
With 70 per cent of owners planning to retire in the decade, they will also prompt the biggest transfer of wealth the Canadian economy has ever seen.
Family feuds
There is no shortage of family-business implosions in Canada. For example, the Molson family, whose brewing history dates back more than two centuries, had a public power struggle at its annual general meeting in 2004. Different family factions were on opposite sides of the company's merger plans with U.S.-based Adolph Coors Co. Ian Molson, the former deputy chairman of Molson, even attempted to acquire the Canadian brewing icon from the other side of the family.
Then there's the McCain family, which is famous for its french fries and nearly as well-known for a spat between brothers Wallace and Harrison McCain. Wallace wanted his son, Michael, to take over the reins of power when the brothers stepped back, while Harrison preferred to bring in outside management. The fight ultimately ended up in a New Brunswick court, which sided with Harrison. Ousted from the company, Wallace subsequently took over Maple Leaf Foods with his two sons.


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MASARYKTOWN — With a goal of focusing attention on the birth of Christ, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will present a display of about 70 nativity sets in its fellowship hall Sunday through Tuesday.
"This is just another way that we want to reach out into the community and let them remember that no matter how they celebrate their Christmas, it's still Jesus' birthday," said LeMoyne Boyer, the church's evangelism chairman. "That's what we try to do every December."
Boyer said visitors should allow about an hour to view the display, which will also include angel figures. Visitors will be welcome to tour the church facilities.
"We'll have refreshments for people and a place to sit down and have some Christmas cookies and a cup of coffee and talk with each other and listen to Christmas music," she said. "If parents want to let their children go into another room, I've gotten together some crafts that are related to nativities."
The idea for the display came from church members Les and Diane Kimball, who had organized a similar event at the church Les Kimball pastored in Hinsdale, Ill., before retiring and moving to Florida four years ago.
"It was very successful and brought people in and gave them a taste of the real meaning of Christmas," Diane Kimball said. "When we've done this before, we found that there are really no two that have ever been alike."
When the idea was announced in the church bulletin, members of the Masaryktown church were enthusiastic, she said. About 40 people from the church are offering their nativity sets for the display.
"I think our society had kind of pushed Jesus out of Christmas, so getting something like this where it puts the emphasis right back on Jesus and his birth has given people real excitement about doing it."
Thirty of the nativity sets that will be on display are a part of Mrs. Kimball's personal collection.
"I started collecting nativities in the late '70s when we were serving as missionaries with Lutheran Bible Translators in Sierra Leone, West Africa," she said. "It wasn't really thought of as a collection then, but as an item that would enhance the meaning of our Lord's birth in our bush village home. It seemed to be a touch of home in the middle of a culture that was very different from our American culture."
It was also a way to share the meaning of Christmas with the couple's five children.
As the Kimballs traveled to different countries as part of their ministry, they found several more nativity sets.
"I began adding to our nativities in the following years," Mrs. Kimball said. "A trip to Liberia for a conference enabled us to add a Liberian set that added the element of using seed pods for heads of the people and the brightly colored clothing of the African people, along with a kitchen hut to take the place of the stables used in our American nativities."
As family and friends became aware of the collection, more sets were added.
"My sister brought back a set from the Holy Land," Mrs. Kimball said. "Our daughter, a missionary in Africa at the time, picked up a couple of sets from Tanzania — one made of ebony, the other of soapstone."
Other children serving as missionaries sent sets from Brazil.
"One uses marbles for the heads of the people; the other uses local materials," she said.
Two nativities from Nigeria were added when the Kimballs served as instructors at a seminary there. Other sets in the collection reflect American Indian, Haitian and Scottish cultures.
"One is homemade by our 11-year-old granddaughter, and we have obtained others over the years," Mrs. Kimball said. "Each is unique, and each gives testimony to the fact that Jesus is for all cultures and people groups."
She said she has several sets that are favorites, but the original one from Sierra Leone, which was designed to look like local people and was carved from local woods, holds a special place in her heart.
"It impressed on me that the grace of God in Jesus was not only available to everyone all over the world, but was being received and processed into the African culture," she said.
Showing the display to people here makes Mrs. Kimball hopeful about the season.
"My hope in my heart is that in some way the people that come will be touched by the love of God for us in sending Jesus and that it will get Jesus back into Christmas and get people's hearts in the right place," she said.


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self has essentially no meaning except in distinction to some other, and so the relevant question becomes where to draw the borderline between the two. In social psychology, studies of group identity have suggested that sometimes the notion of self extends beyond that of the individual. Here, we suggest the reverse: in one specific but important way—namely across time—the notion of self is considerably narrower than the individual.
That is Julian Jamison and Jon Wegener in a new behavioral economics paper.
To understand decisions made across time, economists often model individuals and their future selves as separate persons. Just a modeling convenience? Maybe not. Jamison and Wegener argue that brain systems and decision processses work exactly that way.
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Nearly halfway through the season, Pitt coach Paul Chryst finds his team in a difficult situation that won't be easy to overcome.
Yes, Pitt is 3-2, but those numbers are not nearly as meaningful as these: 21 and 64. Those two are hurtful.
The first is the number of times quarterback Tom Savage has been sacked. The second is the total yards gained by Pitt's two best running backs — James Conner and Isaac Bennett — in the past two games.
Do the math: Pitt is allowing an average of more than four sacks per game. If that keeps up, Savage will need help to the team bus.
The running game? Conner, who aggravated a shoulder injury in the 19-9 loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday, has averaged 14 yards per game the past two games. Bennett is getting 18.
"We have to certainly protect better," Chryst said, "and it starts with running so we don't become one-dimensional."
With few holes opening for the backs, Virginia Tech's pass rushers paid little attention to the Pitt run game and took aim at Savage, who was sacked eight times.
Chryst has few options in terms of personnel.
Dorian Johnson could help at tackle, but he is only a freshman. Ryan Schlieper has starting experience at guard, but he also is the backup center after injuries to Gabe Roberts and Shane Johnson.
The answer may emerge in a change in offensive philosophy.
Some possibilities:
• Shorter routes for speedy wide receivers Devin Street and Tyler Boyd, who might be able to make linebackers miss before getting to the secondary.
• Quicker releases by Savage, who is holding on to the football too long, according to Chryst. He might be a victim of his success, always looking for the big pass play after throwing for 861 yards in the first three games. "I think we have to take a look at that, certainly," Chryst said. "You are kind of waiting for that space (between defenders and receivers)."
• More throws toward the four young tight ends, who have combined for only 12 receptions in five games. Sophomore J.P. Holtz has only two for 18 yards — none in the past two games — after catching 10 for 120 and two touchdowns over the final five games last season.
"We have to look at it all," Chryst said.
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Pitt, which is in third place in the seven-team Coastal Division of the ACC, takes a long break from conference play, playing Old Dominion on Saturday, followed by Navy. Four of the final five games are against conference opponents Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Syracuse and Miami. The final nonconference game is versus Notre Dame on Nov. 9.
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Savage has managed to avoid interceptions in two of the past three games. Virginia Tech ended its 10-game streak of picking off at least one pass.
On the flip side, Pitt's defense hasn't created a turnover since linebacker Anthony Gonzalez's interception return for a touchdown Sept. 21 against Duke.
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Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 6169, the Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act. This bill will allow for expedited consideration of a bill that lays out tax reform.
Mr. Speaker, this bill lays out a schedule for an early introduction and swift markup and consideration of a tax reform bill in the 113th Congress. While this would be effective in ensuring that a bill gets passed in a reasonable amount of time, the expedited consideration provided in H.R. 6169 only applies to tax reform bills that contain certain key components.
One requirement for this tax reform bill is that it consolidates the current six individual tax brackets into two brackets of 10 and 25 percent. This provision would allow for an additional $331,000 tax cut for the average millionaire, while American families earning less than $200,000 would see their taxes increase by an average of $4,500. For the sake of reducing rates for the wealthy, this tax reform bill would vastly curtail tax provisions that benefit the middle class.
Another required component of the future tax reform bill is a reduction of the corporate tax rate to 25 percent. In order to achieve such a significant reduction, this plan would require eliminating every provision in our current tax code that encourages domestic job creation, investment, and innovation.
My Republican colleagues assert that this component of the legislation will create jobs by allowing corporations to hold onto a larger portion of their profit. However, this new tax code would provide no incentive to purely domestic businesses or investors, and would result in an increase in the off-shoring of jobs and income. This will stifle our country's economic recovery, and contribute to a continually high unemployment rate.
Mr. Speaker, not only will the proposed requirements of this future tax reform bill unfairly benefit wealthy households and corporations, it will plunge the United States deeper into a budget deficit. If my colleagues across the aisle are so committed to reducing our nation's debt, they should be working on bipartisan legislation to promote progressive and productive tax reform. Instead, they have introduced a H.R. 6169, which expedites future handouts to corporations and the wealthy under the guise of tax reform.
Mr. Speaker, I look forward to getting the opportunity to vote for true, progressive tax reform when it is brought to the House floor. Until then, I urge my colleagues to join me in continuing to oppose attempts to unfairly burden America's working class, now and in the future.
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Type of Document Master's Thesis Author Cochran, John Wesley URN etd-06122008-092433 Title Coarse Woody Debris Characteristics of Managed and Unmanaged Bottomland Hardwood Forests Degree Master of Science (M.S.) Department Renewable Natural Resources Advisory Committee
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Date of Defense 2008-05-05 Availability unrestricted AbstractIncreasingly, attention is being paid to the role coarse woody debris (CWD) plays in forest ecosystems. CWD has been shown to provide valuable wildlife habitat, support food webs and contribute to nutrient storage and cycling, and mediate hydrological and geomorphic process. Timber management may be altering CWD dynamics by replacing aging stands with younger, more vigorous ones. The specific objectives of this study were 1) to quantify differences in coarse woody debris characteristics among bottomland hardwood forest stands with different management histories, and 2) to determine how differences in tree species composition and forest structure in bottomland hardwood forests influence coarse woody debris characteristics. Transects were established in ten forest stands with different management histories. Line intercept sampling was conducted to evaluate CWD characteristics, and point-centered-quarter sampling was used to compare characteristics in live vegetation. Large standard deviations were associated with most parameters measured, but results suggested that stands that have not been recently managed support more characteristics associated with structurally mature forest than stands that have been recently harvested. In particular, the Bayou Cocodrie NWR old growth natural area expressed characteristics such as relatively large volumes of CWD, a relatively high frequency of large diameter logs, snags, and trees, and a more stratified canopy and established mid-story. More research is needed to better understand the inherent variability in CWD and live vegetation characteristics among bottomland hardwood forests before explicit correlations between forest management and CWD dynamics can be inferred. Files
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