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Why did God not write a more explanatory bible?Submitted by theshovel
Thanks for writing. I always love to hear that I'm stimulating a lot of thought. :)
Why if God anticipated so much distortion or misunderstanding did he not write a more explanatory bible?
I think this is the question that ties all your questions together. You sense the inadequacy in using the Bible to answer all your questions, just as I did many years ago. Honestly, I have to say that my asking that same question you are now asking was one of the best things that could have happened to me. The reality is that the Bible was never meant to be what most people think it is. If it was, then we would have had a more explanatory book.
What I'm saying is that written revelation is an inadequate revelation of God. I'm not saying that this makes it wrong, or false, or bad - just that it is bound by the limitations of human understanding. It also does not mean there are no answers to many of the questions we ask. Actually, our false expectations of the Bible are what often cause or confuse many of those questions in the first place.
But first, if the Bible is an inadequate revelation of God, what is the adequate revelation of God? Plain and simple: Christ. It is through sending Jesus that God made Himself known to us. No, not just because He demonstrated love, but because He made the WAY to Him through Jesus ... for HE is the explanation of God. More than anything, I hope you understand this in a very real and living way.
The ONLY way to regard what Jesus said about "material provision" is in the light of grace. He starts off by telling them not to lay up treasures for themselves upon the earth, but in the heavenly realm. You see, they had no concept of the nature of these incorruptible, un-steal-able treasures ... only that they knew what it was to watch all their earthly treasures be destroyed. Jesus was not speaking of a future place that had the same kind of stuff we have here, only a longer-lasting version of it. No, he was speaking of the very realm of God. And the "needs" he spoke of were not some relative concept based upon our distinctions between wants and needs, because we can - and often do - argue ourselves into either lesser or greater degrees of these supposed needs. The needs are simply the necessities of an earthly body in an earthly place versus the lack of necessity in the realm of God. His words were never intended to to create a whole new way to worry or to become a measuring system of worth or spirituality ... and definitely not to begin a health and wealth prosperity teaching. Fleshly wisdom makes a mess of every single thing the Bible ever said. Heck, all the people Jesus spoke to remained dirt poor by our standards, even after the Spirit was given. But the Spirit was the substance behind ALL those heavenly treasures - the REAL STUFF of life - he spoke of, while the earthly things were merely needs required by living here on earth, things which God also takes care of as long as we live here.
Now, we can make all kinds of assumptions about why we have no money or why we might lose a job. I think sometimes we are just looking for another way to explain something we actually know the cause of. Take money. How many times do we not have money simply because we spend it faster than we make it? It doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out that more cannot go out than comes in. And losing a job? Sometimes it's just not a suitable job for us, or maybe we're just not doing what we were hired to do. I've learned that I don't need to validate such losses by saying it's about something other than the obvious. But to say that God is doing it to pay us back for our sins is not only not valid with the reality of Christ, it is also not a very honest look at the reality of the circumstances. Sure, there are a lot of unexplainable and unfortunate situations, but I don't think things are anywhere near as complicated as many make them out to be. Just because life seems to turn against me doesn't mean that God has. Wherever I am, and whatever I go through, my REAL life is hidden in Christ and my true reality remains unaffected. The amazing thing is that God causes all things to work out for good FOR US who are in Christ ... even, or should I say, especially when they don't appear that way.
As to your last batch of questions, I think you got yourself into a tailspin. :) Simply stated, you are saved by the life of Christ. When his life came in you passed from death into life. Our acknowledgment - whatever that may mean to many different people - has nothing to do with saving us. The oft found statements of "saved by grace", "saved by faith", etc, etc, are not claiming the particular thing we needed to do but are more obviously describing the miraculous nature of the reception, in that they claim that we had NOTHING to do with it. Grace means that it has nothing to do with the recipient, but everything to do with the giver ... it is merely designating the recipient as having been GIVEN this deliverance. "By faith" carries the same sense to it, for faith does not describe a decision made, or an intellectual choice we come to, nor does it describe the one thing we were given to do, but instead it describes that miraculous reality we came to even though we were not looking for, nor desiring HIM. When we say that we were saved by grace through faith we are declaring that we had absolutely nothing to do with this amazing deliverance.
Remember, God did not come up with the sinner's prayer or the altar call or the usual things we associate with being saved - that's man's attempt to get a handle on the miracle. Hey, I was just a dumb religious kid like many others who tried so hard to understand what happened at salvation ... and mostly, it was about dissecting an experience, or series of experiences, to determine exactly what it was that I DID to get God's stamp of approval on me. What I discovered was there are many fleshly stamps of approval attached to the stuff of God. But what good are those?
Well, this should give you quite a bit to chew on. Write back and let me know what you're thinking!! :)
Jim Minker
Thanks Jim.
Thanks Jim.

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Thursday, September 28, 2017
10 comments:
- Nanook said...
The Rainbow Caverns Mine Train - all shiny and brand new. Who wouldn't want to be THERE-?? And to prove my point from Tuesday - there is plenty of red in those wardrobes-!
And the 'Dad' in the final photo is actually on the fashion 'cutting edge' with his socks-! I wonder what the pattern is-??
Thanks, Major.
- TokyoMagic! said...
In the first pic, is that a little cemetery up there on the hill (to the left of the church)? I don't remember seeing that before.
The couple in the Plaza Pavilion pic look uncomfortable....like maybe they were having an argument or a very serious talk. The man appears to be "fidgeting" with the salt or pepper shaker like he is just waiting for the conversation to end. Even junior looks a little agitated.
Sharp eye, TH!
This reminds me of a recent post at Long Forgotten about the three graveyards (all sadly gone) that used to on Tom Sawyer Island.
We can add another cemetery to the list we made a few years ago. And now looking at the photo that the Major linked in one of his comments on that blog entry, I can't believe I missed it before.
With information in today's photo and HBG2's recent post, here's an updated catalog of the Disneyland cemeteries since 1955:
1) Outside Haunted Mansion (3, if you count the pet, wall crypts and the little pet cemetery behind the old handicap entry).
2) Inside Haunted Mansion
3) Behind Fort Wilderness on Tom Sawyer Island
4) Storybook Land
5) Frontierland Shooting Gallery
6) Submarine Voyage - graveyard of lost ships.
7) Indian burial ground, along the Rivers of America
8) America Sings
9) Taj Mahal in it's a small world
9) Indian burial ground, Indian Village
10) The short-lived, two-headstone plot along the western side of Tom Sawyer Island
11) Rainbow Ridge
- K. Martinez said...
The Rainbow Ridge photo is a gem. Here, before all the trees would fill in, you can see a lot of details which would later be covered by the foliage like that cemetery that TokyoMagic! pointed out up on the hill. I really like the unobstructed view of the tunnel that leads to the Mine Train's adventures beyond the loading station. Also, the coloring on this photo is real nice. What a beauty.
Nice photo of the family dining at the "The Pavillion". Are those Carnation milk cartons, fries and a burger wrapper I see on their table? I guess it's true that Disneyland didn't have much variety in their food line up in those early days.
I surely hope you un-reject more of your photos. I can only imagine what other photographic treasures you have yet to share. Thanks, Major.
- DrGoat said...
I agree, you did a great job with these. They are fantastic. That's a nice view of the little house up to the left of the Rainbow Ridge Hotel that I always thought should be my place. Didn't know the Taj Mahal had a cemetery. Is it still there?
Major, these are really great, there's no way we would see the cemetery except when the plantings were new.
Tokyo's comment makes me think that building might have been intended to be a church. I know we have thought it might have been a school too. Maybe it's deliberately ambiguous.
Chuck, quite a list of funereal sites. Hard to believe there were so many. Were there any pyramids in IASW? They should qualify if the Taj Mahal does. I guess we can't count the zebra in the Jungle Cruise.
Dr. Goat, I agree, I would live in that little cabin, but would be like Alice, with my feet out the door and arms out the windows. I think Chuck is including the IASW Taj Mahal since the real building is the tomb of a Mughal ruler, and thus a kind of cemetery.
Great post today, thank you!
- Major Pepperidge said...
Nanook, I seem to remember a brief time when red coats for ladies became sort of a thing again, maybe 10 years ago or so. Mostly because my sister suddenly seemed to want red EVERYTHING. But it didn't stick, and as you noted, you just don't see that much of that color these days.
TokyoMagic!, tiny little people are buried up there. "Darby O'Gill" extras. Maybe the man at the Plaza Pavilion just told the woman that he prefers his mother's cooking?
Chuck, wow, so much death in Disneyland. I feel like the "Graveyard of lost ships" is iffy, but that's just me. What is the difference between # 7 on your list and #9? I can only think of the dead body on the raised platform, is there another Indian burial ground?
K. Martinez, yes, I was very happy with that photo once I fixed the color. Even the clarity is pretty decent. Now I need to go through other boxes to see if I can find other slides to rescue. I doubt that visitors expected much more than burgers and french fries back in those days… standard amusement park food.
DrGoat, thanks! The Taj Mahal is technically a giant mausoleum! It's just a particularly spectacular mausoleum.
- Melissa said...
Maj, that's a beautiful job with the color correction! The way those rich reds and crisp blues stand out against the brown backgrounds is really striking.
Nanook, I was struck by Father Hood's snazzy socks, too! That cheerful pattern down below doesn't match his serious expression and dull choice of outerwear. He is clearly a man of many contrasts.
Can you imagine a Disney counter service restaurant trusting you with your own whole bottle of ketchup nowadays? And that *does* look like a whole, uneaten order of fries, pushed away from everybody. There are a thousand words somewhere in that picture.
I used to run home from school to watch in the version of Zorro that was on The Family Channel starting in 1990. (The network would later be bought by Disney, but at that time was owned by the Christian Broadcasting Network.) The theme song still gets stuck in my head sometimes.
- Nanook said...
@ Major-
As a part of my 'wardrobe', I have several items that are very-much red - from jackets (some reversible) to shirts - almost all vintage, of course. And being 'up here' in Seattle, where black is still "de rigueur", it definitely stands-out. (Somehow the fashion rule for gals from back in the day - "Basic black and a string of pearls - a girl can't go wrong", didn't quite transition forward).
@ Ken-
Yes, yes, and yes-! I'd know that Carnation logo anywhere. And it seems pretty likely a hamburger, of some sort, is lurking beneath that yellow-ish wrapper.
@ Melissa-
I'm thinking 'Dad's' sullen expression is the result of worry over a possible 'up charge' for having an entire bottle of ketchup all their own. (Is that ketchup from Hunt's-? in which case that would be 'catsup' - at least back then - the name/spelling of which has always bothered me). The name conjures-up images of our little feline friends somehow involved in [at least], the production of the red stuff.
Major, the confusion is understandable, but there were two representations of essentially the same thing.
#7 is the well-remembered Indian Burial Ground on TSI.
#9 was a representation of the same thing that was actually inside the old Indian Village.
HBG2 also noted there's another representation of a graveyard inside the HM on the stretching portrait of the widow.


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text: On Wed, Feb 14, 2001 at 06:11:07PM -0500, William T Wilson wrote: > I am thinking that while it might not be possible to shut down a Gnutella > or Freenet by suing the operating company, it might be possible to stifle > development by suing individual software authors. <ianal>Yes, you're right. Be prepared for legal action of some kind if you do _any_ multimedia or peer-to-peer work, either because of DRM, charges of contributory infringement, or because of someone's bogus software patent.</ianal> We live in interesting times. If you're a peer-to-peer developer, Robin Gross at EFF will give you a consultation to help you get your legal act together _before_ the lawsuit happens. -- Don Marti "I've never sent or received a GIF in my life." email@example.com -- Bruce Schneier, Secrets and Lies, p. 246. http://zgp.org/~dmarti/ (Free the Web: http://burnallgifs.org/)


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Recently I've been trawling around the internet to find interesting things to write about. I think I may have been slightly overenthusiastic and ambitious about the list I've created. So I thought:
"Meh! I'll include them all!"
1. 25th of February – PLOS Medicine
Cutting edge research out of Estonia (not a sentence you hear often…) has revealed bio-markers that could be used in the identification of risk in seemingly healthy people. Plasma albumin, alpha-1-acid glycoprotein, very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) particle size and citrate can all predict short-term risk of death for a wide variety of diseases. This begs the question – would you really want to know?
It should be pointed out that there are limitations – the researchers note that some other factor not measurable by the technique they use (NMR for those interested), could be the actual cause of these deaths… but it's still promising.
2. 26thof February – Nature
NASA announced 715 exoplanets had been discovered by their spacecraft, Kepler, including 4 in the magical "Goldilocks" zone. These planets are close enough, but not too far away, from their stars, for the temperature to be "just right" for water to exist as a liquid.
Kepler is now effectively dead in the water due to a mechanical malfunction, but the data it transmitted before it shut down is still revealing interesting things about our galaxy. Stay tuned.
3. 28th of February – Scientific Reports
Surprise! Large cities are less green. Interestingly, I don't mean large in terms of population so much as size. Sprawling suburbia, while definitely nicer on a psychological level, means further for commuters to travel to get to work which means a higher level of CO2 emissions than smaller, more compact cities.
However, the results of this study also proved a positive link between population and emissions. Which makes sense – the larger the population, the larger the city….
Unless you live in Australia… we like to spread.
3. 3rd of March – Nature Communications
Findings by the University of Western Australia discovered that 95% of the world's fish are currently hiding in the deeper ocean in order to avoid birds. This is also about 30 times more biomass in this layer than was previously thought. Turns out these fish are exceptionally good at detecting fishing nets and have been diving out of the way resulting in low estimates of numbers. Instead of using nets, the researchers counted the fish numbers using sonar.
This is good news for the oceans. These fish can't be caught with nets – oceans are actually a good deal more healthy and vibrant than we thought. That sound you're hearing is thousands of sushi chefs rejoicing.
5. 4th of March – PNAS
It finally happened: the genome of the pepper plant has been sequenced. In the ongoing quest to find the hottest chilli in existence, scientists have identified the genes within the pepper Chiltepin annuum which could lead to bioengineering chillies with mind-numbing heat.
You know… for science!
6. 4th of March – State of the Climate 2014
Australia's temperature is on the rise. For me, this is really not surprising. Last summer news broadcasters had to add an entirely new colour to their maps to depict temperatures over 50oC (122 oF). The 2014 State of the Climate report by the CSIRO and Bureau of Meteorology said that an increase of 0.6 – 1.5oC was likely by 2030.
Unfortunately this means less rain and more bush fires for us. Although there may be a silver lining. The chief executive officer of the Climate Institute, John Conner (that made me laugh), said:
"The government's self-identified 'primary advisers' on climate, BoM and CSIRO today clearly linked carbon emissions, climate change, fire and drought in stark contrast to their own reluctance to do so."
I call that a win… sort of.
7. 5th of March – PNAS
This headline in the New York Times immediately caught my attention:
"Scientists revive 'giant virus' from Siberian permafrost"
Doesn't that sound like a B-grade sci-fi movie plot? I love it. The idea behind this seemingly foolhardy research is to look into whether or not ice melts are dangerous to humans. According to The Times, researchers have discovered a multitude of freakishly well preserved specimens include a seed that Russian scientists managed to grow, and a group that feasted on Mammoth… you know… for science.
The virus is the latest find in a group called "Pandoraviruses" of the family Megaviridae. These viruses are HUGE – this one is 1.2µm in diameter (the largest known previously was 0.5µm!) and have the ability to infect amoeba in the lab. The next step is figuring out if any of these viruses are human pathogens or have the ability to develop into such things. If the ice around the world is melting, and all indications point towards that being true, ancient viruses could be coming back. It would be nice to have some sort of protection.
But on the more optimistic side of the coin, we could discover something helpful…. Who knows?


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It reduces the different number of applications and software installed in your system and saves a lot of manual work and time that can be given to strategy making and planning.
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VacationRentals is integrated with Tokeet via an iCal connection.
In order for your VacationRentals iCal connections to work with two-way synchronization, you will want to both export a Tokeet calendar into VacationRentals, as well as import a VacationRentals calendar into Tokeet.
Export Tokeet Calendar to VacationRentals
In Tokeet: Navigate to Channels > "Add Channel"
Select "VacationRentals" from the pulldown menu
- Click "Add"
- In the "Exported Calendars" section of the page, click "Add"
- Select Tokeet Rental
- Click "Export"
- On the subsequent page, copy your Tokeet calendar URL for this rental
In your VacationRentals Dashboard: navigate to "View Calendar"
Navigate to Import/Export Calendar
Click Import Calendar
After clicking Import Calendar, fill in the name of the imported calendar and paste your Tokeet URL here.
Then Click Import Calendar
Navigate Back to your VacationRentals Calendar and click the same Import/Export tab. Choose Export Calendar
Copy the VacationRentals Url that will eventually be pasted into your Tokeet import Calendar
In Tokeet: From the same Channels page:
- In the "Imported Calendars" section of the page, click "Add"
Complete required info:
- Give your calendar a name
- Calendar URL: paste your VacationRentals iCal URL
- Select Rental which will be updated with events from your VacationRentals calendar
- Click Import
Your Tokeet calendar is now updated with events from VacationRentals! Repeat this process for all your rentals.
What to Expect Next
- Tokeet will import all of your VacationRentals bookings and blocked dates.
- All imported VacationRentals events become Hold Events in Tokeet
- iCal is a calendar link only. You will want to continue managing rates in Homeaway.
- You can convert Hold Events to Bookings in Tokeet and enter additional info, by clicking on the Hold Event on your Tokeet calendar and pressing "Edit" > "Convert".
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The condition seems to be linked to the Glycaemic Index (GI), an indicator of the foods that quickly raise blood-sugar levels. These are the 'white' and processed foods and drinks. The higher the food on the GI scale, the more likely it is to cause depression, say researchers at the Columbia University Medical Centre.
Conversely, people who ate low-GI foods, such as whole grains, vegetables and fruit, were less likely to suffer depression. The researchers analysed data from the Women's Health Initiative, which had recruited more than 70,000 post-menopausal women and tracked their lifestyle, diet and health.
They suspect that fast, processed foods could also cause sudden mood swings, fatigue and other symptoms associated with depression.
(Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2015; 102: 454-63)


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Our school, Colegio del Solar, is committed to providing our students - at all levels - with educational experiences that promote learning through a variety of projects from the first years of schooling within a bilingual framework.
We strongly uphold our commitment to the teaching of values, especially by fostering solidarity both inside and outside our school community. The teaching of English as a Second Language is of utmost importance. Our Bilingual Programme starts at Kinder and our students are taught different subjects in English throughout their Elementary, Middle and High School education, which enables them to obtain an international accreditation awarded by the University of Cambridge.
Sports, drama, music and all forms of art are highly valued at our institution. Therefore, we encourage our students to express themselves through these activities. Principals and teachers work cooperatively together, serving as a model to our students by providing opportunities for teamwork and actively encouraging parents to take part in our school activities. We believe that it is possible to provide our students with an integral education and that education is the seed of change in society. We are aware that, in the near future, our students will contribute to this change. This is the reason why - at all levels - we foster an environment in which our students become aware of the value of knowledge and effort by encouraging them to study, investigate and become active thinkers, since these skills are essential for their personal and social development.
We welcome requests on the part of those people who think that our Educational Project may suit their interests or simply those who would just like to meet us.
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The full moon is a powerful time, add an eclipse to it and experience something extraordinary. This is a perspective of three viewpoints that I reference regularly. The first, Planetary Influence describes the Eastern Perspective. The second, Mythic Zodiac is western astrology influenced by Greek Mythology and Jungian Philosophy. The third is a Yogic Perspective from Shankari about how to make the most of this powerful time spiritually.
The eclipse will be visible to all of North and South America. Here is the schedule for Chestertown Maryland provided by https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/chestertown
FULL MOON Total Lunar Eclipse in Pushya/Cancer January 20-21 by Planetary Influence
The second eclipse of 2019 comes at the full Moon on January 21, when the Sun and Ketu will join in Capricorn (Uttarashada) while the Moon and Rahu join in Cancer (Pushya.) This will be a total lunar eclipse visible to all of North America and South America, perhaps the most visually stunning eclipse of 2019.
Depending on location, this eclipse will occur either on January 20 or 21. In the US, where the eclipse is at highest visibility, the moment of greatest eclipse happens late in the evening of January 20. The Sun sits in the last quarter of Uttarashada nakshatra at 7° Capricorn, just a few degrees from Ketu while the Moon moves into opposition at 7° Cancer, in the nakshatra of Pushya, near to Rahu.
The Moon is the ruler of the sign of Cancer and in its full state is extremely potent positioned there. The Moon is the queen of the night, the ruler of emotions, the one who reflects the light of the Sun. Like our fluctuating minds and moods, the Moon changes guise each day, waxing and waning, gliding through the zodiac, visiting with all of the other planets once per month as it makes its rounds. The feminine principle is embodied in the Moon, difficult to control, extremely attractive and naturally comforting.
Rahu has been reversing its way through Cancer since August 2017 and will shift into a strong position in Gemini in March 2019. As the significator of worldly desire, Rahu's energy is unstable, unpredictable and chaotic. This doesn't do much to help stabilize the Moon or the mind, but there is also the theory that the one who can calm Rahu is the form of the divine mother, who resides in the sign of Cancer. Since Rahu tends to amplify whatever situation that he affects, his presence in Cancer has acted to elevate the principle of feminine power somewhat during this transit.
This particular lunar eclipse event could signal a shift in how we are perceiving and processing the worldly input that feeds our thoughts and emotions. The idea of an eclipse is that a shadow is swallowing the light, throwing us into a temporary state of blindness; we can feel lost and directionless, which is why it is not advisable to do important actions around the time of an eclipse. At these times of obvious instability, it is a good idea to schedule some blank spaces into the calendar. Any form of spiritual practice is potent during eclipse times.
Pushya nakshatra is considered to be one of the most auspicious, ruled by the planet Saturn and by Brihaspati, the teacher of the gods, also known as his form of the planet Jupiter. This region of the zodiac is potent and creative, bestowing wisdom and foundation. Do not be surprised if the foundations be shaken temporarily during the first and third weeks of January due to the eclipse energy.
Total Lunar Eclipse on January 21 at 0 degrees of Aquarius/Leo.- by Mythic Zodiac
A Lunar Eclipse can make us more aware of our patterns, and our unconscious motivations. They can bring up old memories and feelings. On a Lunar Eclipse, something will end and on a Solar Eclipse, something will begin. A Lunar Eclipse is an opportunity to break habits or eliminate socially conditioned patterns of thought and behavior that stand in the way of self-realization.
Full moon eclipses can bring things to completion that you have been working on. The Sun opposite the Moon lights up the Moon and brings previously unexamined areas of your life into awareness. Repressed energies emerge for confrontation and resolution. Pay attention to your dreams. Lunar Eclipses are more emotional than Solar Eclipses.
This eclipse on January 21 will affect two signs – Aquarius and Leo. Aquarius wants to belong to groups that are working to save the world. Leo wants to work on their close personal relationships. This eclipse is about connecting to a greater purpose than self. This brings in activist energy. The inter-relationship between these two signs mirrors the inter-relationship each of us has with our urge to be accepted into the larger society and contribute to that collective unit via our personally generated creative expression.
As I write this, Uranus ruler of Aquarius is very active in revolutionary movements in Britain and France. But these are the last aspects to be in Aquarius until the next 19 years. The eclipse pattern will settle down into Cancer (the family) and Capricorn (business) until Nov 2020.
Also, Uranus is now in Aries, giving a lot of energy to revolutionary fever. On March 6, 2019, he moves into Taurus for 7 years. He is will still be a revolutionary, but in Taurus, he will to rebel against the banking system and reform real estate and property.
How will these eclipses affect you?
Eclipses are contrary to the status quo. If impacted by one of these eclipses, your life will not run on the same track it has been on. But that can be a good thing. Some view eclipses as release and renewal points. If your birthday falls on or is close to the dates of an eclipse your life will change dramatically in the months and years ahead. An eclipse is more powerful if the shadow falls where you are living or on your birthplace.
Eclipses repeat every 19 years. We had solar and lunar eclipses at the same points In January 2000. Look back at what happened then. This will continue a theme that was playing out at that time.
An eclipse tends to emphasize matters related to the house it falls in on your natal chart and what planets it conjuncts or opposes. The areas ruled by the houses or planets will demand more attention, thought, energy, and time from you, at least until the next eclipse. Eclipses open doors and invite you to come in, illuminating and stimulating areas of your lives that need our attention.
Remember that planetary energies are archetypal and archetypes can be expressed in many different ways. It's really based on your consciousness and how you decide to work with these energies.
Shankari's Wisdom
Sunday night shares, the special blessing of a full Lunar Eclipse…. This eclipse happens in the Moon ruled sign of Cancer and affords great opportunity to engage in Spiritual Practice to overcome afflictions, disturbance and imbalance to the mind and emotions.
The full eclipse will shine its light on our location Sunday night 11:40pm to 12:45am EST. This is an auspicious time to energize new mantras, strengthen your practice of existing mantras, practice meditation and set your deeper sankalpas (soul wishes and intentions).
Allow the veiling of the light of the Moon to be a catalyst to let go — moving beyond the habitual thoughts, desires and beliefs that bind us to our cycles of suffering….
The wise Yogin takes advantage of the special cosmic windows when the "veils are thinner" such as sunrise, sunset, equinox, solstice and especially eclipse for Spiritual Practice. It has been our experience that aligning with such precious opportunities is very much worth the effort!


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"That girl is a singer. She knows how to perform."
David Hogan, co-artistic director of Victoria Playhouse Petrolia, is in awe of Florence Henderson. The woman many people know as Carol Brady from the classic TV Show The Brady Bunch is in Petrolia to perform her one woman show "All the Lives of Me" for the first time in Canada.
Hogan and David Rogers are producing the event which took to the stage for the first time Tuesday in previews. Hogan says they are simply "looking after her" and making sure the stage is perfect for her to perform.
And Hogan is sure that will be wonderful. The musical theater buff can name dozens of Henderson's performances long before Carol Brady was born including Oklahoma, South Pacific and The Sound of Music. Hogan says it is easy to see why Henderson has survived sixty years in the entertainment industry. "She is consistently professional and completely old school in the way she conducts herself as a performer," he says adding she has said that when she is "on stage, that is the only important thing."
Convincing the singer/actress to bring her show to Petrolia wasn't as difficult as you might think. Hogan asked Michael Learned, who has performed twice at the VPP, to pave the way. When Hogan called Henderson, she said yes.
"Imagine she leaves L.A. at 5:30 one Saturday morning not knowing where she was going, trusting her instincts and trusting her friend, Michael Learned….She is so happy here. She said to me, 'Your team here is unbelievable. I've never had a group of people who looked after me like that. It is extraordinary."
Hogan says ticket sales are starting to pick up but he's still getting people asking what they can expect at the show. "If you are at all interested in Hollywood and theater she's got tonnes of stories," says Hogan reeling off names such as Rogers and Hammerstein, Dean Martin, Judy Garland and Johnny Carson. "She knows all these people… Wickedly funny her stories are rich she's a huge Hollywood star…and she's here in little Petrolia! I love it!"


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Almost all hotel loyalty programmes let you transfer you points into certain frequent flyer schemes. What is far rarer is for a frequent flyer scheme to let you transfer your points INTO a hotel programme.
This didn't used to be the case. If you go back 15 years, Hilton Honors had quite a few airline partners including American Airlines. Over the years the deals have fallen away.
Booking hotels directly with your miles
Of course, many airlines let you book hotels directly using your loyalty points. You can do this with your Avios points via the British Airways hotel portal which can be accessed here.
It is not the greatest deal. You receive just over 0.5p per Avios point when you spend them on hotels this way. More importantly, because these are third-party bookings, you are unlikely to receive any status benefits from the hotel. You may not even receive points on your food and drink spend depending on the chain. Some chains only give free internet if you book direct.
The other downside is that, because the number of Avios required is based on the cash price that night, there is no arbitrage. On a busy night you will need more points. This is not how the hotel loyalty schemes work.
Lufthansa is up for a bit of everything. Lufthansa allows you to redeem miles at a truly shocking rate for Best Western or Radisson Blu gift cards. It also has a hotel booking portal which works in an identical way to the Avios one.
Emirates has an odd scheme where you can redeem your Emirates Skywards miles directly for Marriott hotels, mainly in the Middle East, at fixed prices. This does create some arbitrage opportunities but the list of properties is eclectic to put it mildly. Here is the list of Marriott redemptions they offer. You can also redeem Emirates Skywards miles for ANY hotel via their partnership with Rocketmiles.
Virgin Atlantic allows you to redeem your Flying Club miles for a selection of hotels offered by Kaligo.com. I ran through the maths on those redemptions in this article. There are also some Branson-owned hotels you can book directly with Virgin miles – although Necker Island (1.2 million miles for a week) is currently unavailable following hurricane damage.
Direct transfers into hotel loyalty programmes
As far as I know, there are still five transfer options from mainstream European and Middle East frequent flyer schemes which let you earn hotel points by sending over your airline miles:
Virgin Atlantic to Hilton Honors
Full details can be found on the Virgin website here. You will receive 1.5 Hilton Honors points per Virgin Flying Club mile. Based on my 0.33p valuation of a Hilton point, you are getting 0.5p of value per Virgin mile. This is a pretty poor deal although, if you received the miles from business travel, you may be insensitive to that.
It is certainly a poor deal if you obtained your Virgin Flying Club miles via credit card spend, Tesco Clubcard or American Express Membership Rewards transfers, because those miles had an opportunity cost. The only exception would be if you needed to top up your Hilton balance before a redemption.
Virgin Atlantic to IHG Rewards Club
Full details can be found on the Virgin website here. The transfer rate is 1 IHG Rewards Club point for 1 Virgin Flying Club mile. IHG points can be redeemed for Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, InterContinental etc hotels.
Based on my 0.4p valuation of an IHG Rewards Club point, this deal is also not great. Importantly, these transfers NO LONGER COUNT TOWARDS IHG STATUS following a recent change.
As IHG Rewards Club is not an Amex Membership Rewards partner, routing Amex to Virgin to IHG is a potential compromise – albeit one which does not offer the best value for your American Express points.
Finnair Plus to IHG Rewards Club
Yes, little Finnair also lets you convert your Finnair Plus points to IHG Rewards Club. Details are here.
As Finnair is a partner with American Express Membership Rewards, this could be another way of indirectly turning Amex points into IHG nights.
Unfortunately, the transfer rate is even worse than the Virgin deal. You need 2 Finnair Plus points for every 1 IHG Rewards Club point which means you are effectively getting 0.2p per Finnair point.
If you happen to have 20,000+ Finnair points sitting unused then this is of course a 'better than nothing' way of using them but it is hard to recommend otherwise. These transfers have never counted towards IHG status.
Finnair Plus to Le Club AccorHotels
Le Club AccorHotels is the Novotel / Sofitel / Ibis / Mercure etc loyalty programme.
The details of the Finnair deals are here. As with the IHG deal, it offers a complex way of turning Amex points into Accor points by routing them via Finnair Plus.
It is hard to recommend it unless you have a very small Finnair balance to use up. It requires 7,000 Finnair points to receive 1,000 Accor points. The Accor scheme is 'fixed value'. 2,000 points get you a €40 hotel voucher. That means you are getting €20 for 7,000 points which is roughly 0.2p per point!
Qatar Privilege Club to Le Club AccorHotels
This is the most recent offer on this list. I was surprised when it appeared because I didn't think airlines wanted to do this sort of thing any longer. Full details of the Qatar Airways conversion deal – and the detailed instructions on how to do it – are on the Qatar Airways site here.
The ratio is 4.5 : 1, with a minimum of 4,500 Qmiles getting you 1,000 Accor points.
An Accor point is redeemable for 2 Eurocents of free hotel room. This means that 4,500 Qmiles gets you €20 of free stay. This is weak at under 0.4p per mile although better than the Finnair to Accor deal.
It also offers a roundabout way of converting Qmiles into Avios. Accor points convert into Iberia Plus Avios points at 1:1 (bizarre, since the conversion rate into BA is 2:1!). This means that 4,500 Qmiles would get you 1,000 Avios in an Iberia Plus account which you could then move to BA via 'Combine My Avios'. This is only really going to be useful if you have a small number of Qmiles you can't otherwise spend.
There are a few ways of moving airline miles into hotel points. The value is generally poor, however, and it is only recommended if you are topping up a hotel account or emptying out an airline one.
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Let's face it. Our ass is in a crack. We're gonna have to let this nigger bill pass. —Lyndon Johnson to Sen. John Stennis, 1957 The transformation of the Democratic Party from the party of racism and segregation to the party of civil rights is, according to historian Eric Rauchway, the central political


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Check out my poem "A Turkey Hangout" published on Jellyfish Whispers.
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My Poem "The Hawk" Was Accepted for Publication
I'm happy to announce that my poem was just accepted by The Pangolin Review for publication on July 8, 2018. I've never had any work accepted by them so I am looking forward to the publication. I will notify everyone when the time is closer and give the link.
I Just Won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Places in a Photo Contest
Three of my photos won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in a "March" photo contest.
You can view the photos at http://www.academyoftheheartandmind.com in their recent issue. Also you can view them on Twitter under the magazine's name. You may als0 leave a comment.
St. Mary's Messenger for Children
A wonderful Catholic magazine for kids is available for a low price subscription. You can go online and check it out. It has a short story, coloring pages, and information about the Catholic faith. I am an Associate Editor so all you writers and submit your stories.
A Flash Fiction and a Poem of Mine Are Published!!
For those of you who would like to see some of my work you may view a poem "The Family in the Red House" at http://www.poppyroadreview.blogspot.com. It is published by Poppy Road Review who has many poems to view.
Also, a flash fiction (under 1000 words) of mine "Party Girl" has been published by http://www.theflashfictionpress.org. You may view a different flash fiction every day. It's a great website and worth reading and leaving a comment.
Flash Fiction "Party Girl" Accepted
The Flash Fiction Press just accepted by 1000 word flash fiction for March publication.
They are very active with short stories also. When my story is available I will supply the link for you to read and then comment.
It's an experimental type of fiction for me.
Fifty Word Stories
My story which only has 50 words is posted on http://www.fiftywordstories.com
It's called "The Inheritance" and the rule is 50 words no more and no less. It was quite a challenge but it got accepted.
Check out their website and if you want leave a "like" or a comment.


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In the simplest of terms, Poshmark is an app where both men and women can buy and sell new or pre-owned clothing in a few easy steps. In a more broad sense, Poshmark is a community of both men and women who love fashion, and who are incredibly supportive of each other.
I first came across the app back in 2013 as I was scrolling on Facebook one morning and I saw an ad with the Poshmark logo on it and it said "Poshmark: buy and sell fashion." I've always been into fashion, so I clicked on it, and that was the beginning of my reselling journey. I learned that I could sell my old my used clothing, yes the tons of clothing items I had sitting in my closet that had been worn once or never at all. I was a really big compulsive buyer. I didn't really think the idea of selling used clothes was weird because I had always bought clothing anywhere really, whether it be a store at the mall, a boutique, a thrift store, or even at a yard sale. As long as I liked it, it never really mattered to me, but I know the concept of purchasing used clothing from someone else is a little strange for some women to wrap their heads around. Like do we really want your used clothing???? YES WE DO! Especially if we're gonna pay way less than retail!
Anyways, as soon as I was done making an account, I immediately had comments from women on the app welcoming me to the platform and letting me know that if I needed any help navigating through the app, to let them know and not to hesitate on asking any questions. It was very unusual, but heartwarming to be welcomed to an app.
I went on to list my first few items by simply using my phone and snapping some pictures, adding the size and category, a brief description, and a price. I don't remember exactly how long it took for me to sell my very first item, but I will tell you that Poshmark makes it easier nowadays for users to sell their first item quickly because the algorithm favors new users for a little and even offers discounted shipping to the first person who purchases from your closet. The shipping process is SUPER easy. All you have to do is simply print out the label that is emailed to you once you make a sale, and place it on any box or envelope, and drop it off at USPS. You don't even have to wait in line.
Throughout the years, Poshmark always allowed me to make extra money while I was working, and it's amazing to see people who have really grown their reselling game part time and some who do this FULL TIME. It wasn't until 2017 when I truly realized that this whole reselling thing had true potential, and I wish I had realized it earlier. I was 16 when I discovered the app, I'm 21 now, and fast forward 6 years later to 2019, I have so much to learn, but I'm so excited for the whole process. I've met so many amazing people through this app, and its a community very dear to my heart, but that will be reserved for another in depth post.
So for now, if you want to make extra money or simply get rid of some of your old clothes, I invite you to download the app and get started! Sign up with the code stja_ and you'll get a $5 credit for your first purchase! I'll get into the specifics on how to use the app in my next post!


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Hi all! It's moving week for us, so things are really crazy right now! There isn't a lot of time for posting, but there is plenty of time for some super casual looks with my chambray top.
I love mixing different textures and patterns.
I've been on a Clark's kick since the summer when I got these and these.
How do you casually wear your chambray? If you don't have one are you convinced yet?
chambray top: J. Crew / linen tee: Madewell (similar) / lace shorts: Langford Market / wedges: Clark's / ring: Circle & Square (similar)
Happy Wednesday everyone! Besides the recent (and hopefully last) cold snap we've just experienced, Spring has really sprung here in Austin, and I've been getting plenty of use out of my favorite knit dresses as a result.
It's probably no surprise to you that denim is really popular lately. Besides my chambray top, I've recently acquired this denim vest, and I am so excited to style it with dresses, shorts, etc. Still, as the weeks have gone by, I've started to realize how much a cropped denim jacket would do wonders in my closet. I have styled the one we have at J. Crew in so many fun ways for clients (try pencil skirts, woven and silk dresses, maxi skirts and dresses), and now I find myself wishing I had one for similar items of mine.
Fran found a great one at H&M not too long ago, but I'm still hunting for the perfect one. Do I want a white or colored one? How dark should the denim be? How fitted and cropped? Until I've found the one I'm totally FRILLED by, I've been using my chambray in lieu of a jacket or cardigan. Here, I've paired it with this super fun knit dress.
I added a pop of yellow with my shoes, bag and nails for some FRILLS.
It was a no makeup/dirty hair kind of day, and I purposely kept the jewelry minimal. I wanted to be super simple and laid-back.
chambray: J. Crew / dress: urban outfitters / shoes: J. Crew / bag: target (old)
Happy Wednesday all! I am so excited this week because we will be received the keys to our new home! I can't wait to share all the projects we have in store with you guys.
Recently, I had an appointment in which the client's goal was to learn how to dress down her many wear-to-work pencil skirts. My first thought? Chambray of course! Here's an example of how I've dressed down my own pencil skirt using my ever-reliable J. Crew Keeper Chambray.
The denim fabric tones down the dressiness of the pencil skirt, and I casually tied the bottom of the shirt for added emphasis of this laid-back look.
I left a few buttons unbuttoned for more emphasis of my casual vibe. I also added a few pops of color just for FRILLS: coral lips and some sea foam: a VERY popular spring trend this year. I have no problem jumping on the bandwagon. This color looks great on every complexion.
I rolled the sleeves for even more emphasis (in case people weren't getting the picture that I am indeed dressed down here! haha).
I traded my pumps for my funky Clark's Indigo boots and added some frilly ankle socks.
Do you have any tips for dressing down a pencil skirt? My client left with 15 photos of different looks involving t-shirts, Sperry Topsiders, a denim jacket and more! She already owned the chambray (smart gal) so she was ready to go!
chambray and necklace: J. Crew / cardigan: J. Crew Factory (old, but similar one here) / skirt: Banana Republic Petites (old, but similar one here) / socks: Madewell / boots: Clark's Indigo / lips: MAC Morange
Check out the gallery of past Chambray looks below!
The little things are the big things. That's kind of my mantra lately, and I think that's what our little blog is all about, too. Finding the FRILLS in the ordinary, daily stuff (Check out our Frillosophy for more); seeing the beauty in the little things.
We try to see life this way on both deeper levels and at the surface. For me, even when I'm getting dressed, I try to add tiny frills of creativity that will provide me with little reasons to smile amidst stress and chaos.
Like a rolled skinny pant, with a pop of cute sock:
Or just a bit of a popped collar, with a bright bauble to add some FRILLS:
Or a rolled up cardigan, layered with a rolled up chambray:
Necklace: J Crew / chambray: J Crew / cardigan: Madewell / pants: Banana Republic Factory / socks: gifted / shoes: Naya (a collection from Naturalizer)
Casual, but comfortable, and also creative. It's all about the little things, right?
All fall and winter long, I have been having fun with my Petite perfect shirt in mini-gingham from J Crew (sorry, they are sold out!). In fact, I have had so much fun that I have forgotten to post these pictures! The weather has been very warm here in Texas as spring approaches, so I thought I better post these cool weather pics before it was too late!
Sweater: J Crew / Belt: J Crew / Pants: J Crew (old color) / Socks: J Crew Factory / Shoes: Ralph Lauren / Bangle: J Crew
Scarf: H&M / Necklace: Banana Republic Factory / Bangles: F21 / Ring: Circle & Square (Similar) / Skirt: Urban Outfitters / Shoes: J Crew Collection
Sweater: J Crew / Skirt: J Crew / Tights and knee highs: J Crew / Shoes: Blowfish / Ring: Circle & Square (similar)
What's your favorite look? Do you have a classic button up that you constantly find yourself mixing and matching?
Happy Saturday everyone! One week from now, my husband and I will be taking a trip to GREECE with some of my colleagues! Until then, I'm enjoying the usual early Texas spring.
Every year, I like to buy one nice pair of shoes that I love and that will carry me through the summer as well. Of course I have other shoes I will also wear, but there is generally ONE pair that I splurge on. These are what I call my statement shoes. Want to know my advice on choosing your statement shoes for spring?
1. Decide first on the style of shoe that works best for you. For example, your go-to style might include flats, strappy sandals, wedges or heels. For me, I LOVE chunky shoes that make me taller, but that are also comfortable. Wedges are my signature look when it comes to spring/summer because I find them to be very easy to walk in as well as comfortable (as long as you find the right pair). So, I knew I wanted a pair of wedges for the spring. Now what?
2. Pick a trend. What's your favorite trend that you are seeing right now? For us normal humans, we can't have it all! So pick your favorite look and start searching for shoes that are inspired by that particular trend. This season, there are a few trends that have drawn my attention, specifically when it comes to shoes: platform sandals, color-blocking, and thick, leather strapping.
3. Find a balance with practicality. Obviously, none of these trends are necessarily timeless, but I decided to go with the one I thought I would ultimately get the most use out of. That's not to say I won't end up with a pair of platforms, for example. But they definitely won't be my splurge of the season!
I am so happy with the end result. I have already worn these shoes a number of times, and they are very comfortable and go with everything! As soon as spring really hits, I plan on wearing big, chunky wedges as many days as possible until the fall. Since I already have a few pairs from previous years, it's looking to be a very FRILLING spring for me!
What will be your statement shoes this season?
Top: Gap, Corduroy Skinnies: Banana Republic Petite, Wedges: Steve Madden, Clutch: Gifted
PS: Not too long ago, I received a package out of nowhere in the mail from my friend's mom. (You DON'T even know how much I LOVE getting mail.) Inside was this orange cross body bag with a chain link strap (I'm using it as a clutch here). I ADORE it. Thank you Ruby! What a kind and thoughtful surprise!
Cardigan: Anthropologie, Dress: H&M, Tights and Shoes: Target, Bag: Urban Outfitters.
Do you ever have those days where you put on one thing, and then keep adding pieces until you've gotten something you didn't expect? This outfit represents that day for me. I put on the dress only to realize it had shrunk (even though I hand-washed it!). Boo! Grrr! I decided I needed to add leggings or tights now that it was so short, so I went with these mustard ones from Target. Then, I added the cardigan because I liked the cropped fit of it with the dress. Finally, I grabbed the bag and put on the shoes, and before I knew it, I had somehow managed to channel my inner Zoey D. and her character, Jess, from New Girl! Hey, I'll take it!
Lately, Fran and I have been loving Madewell's comfy v-neck pocket tee (I wish I had one in every color!), and it got me thinking about all the ways a basic t-shirt can be styled. The sky really is the limit with a great tee, but in this case, we kept things simple with the classic dressed up/dressed down contrast.
Blazer and skirt: Gap, Tee: Madewell, Boots: Aldo.
Fran is showing just how versatile her new Gap blazer is with this comfy, but chic dressed up look. She's also showing that you shouldn't be afraid to dress up something as effortless as a t-shirt! I could name ten different scenarios where this outfit would be perfect. I especially love the pink on pink.
Scarf: Charming Charlie, Tee: Madewell, Jeans: Banana Republic Petites, Boots: DSW, Bag: Fossil, Bangles: F21, Bracelet: H&M
I love this look because it's exactly what it's supposed to be: classic and comfortable. My advice for a look this simple is to let your accessories do the talking!
PS: Can you spy a tiny tot in these pics?
- Aurelia
Hat: Banana Republic, Jacket: H&M, Sweater: Gap, Skirt: Francesca's, Shoes: Arturo Chang, Tangerine bracelet: JCrew, Laptop Bag: Urban Outfitters
You may already know that Pantone's color of the year has been declared "Tangerine Tango" for 2012. I had been eyeing things in tangerine as of late, and now I am not sure if I was just influenced by this trend or if I found it all on my own! But I purchased an absolutely adorable blazer and scarf for my sister's Christmas presents over a month ago in this exact shade, and am now super jealous of them. What a lucky girl!
Recently, I lucked out, too with this tangerine lip gloss called "knockout" by MAC. I feel pretty close to a knockout when I'm wearing it, and I can't wait to find fun new ways to accessorize using this color!
What do you think of tangerine tango being the color of the year?
- Aurelia


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Power Farming Manawatu is a key dealership within the Power Farming Group - the largest independent importer and distributor of farm machinery in Australasia.
In 2011 Power Farming Manawatu relocated from Palmerston North to a purpose built premises on Kawakawa Road, Feilding. The dealership offers an excellent range of new and used tractors and farm machinery.
Power Farming Manawatu is a joint venture between owner/operator Stephen Alford and the Power Farming Group of Companies. The Feilding based dealership has grown significantly over the past 4 years and now boasts a friendly and helpful staff of 15, including a mobile service team of six, and two staff devoted solely to parts.
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From an angled projection, top-down view, you'll control the original four vault hunters Brick, Roland, Mordecai and Lilith directing them to shoot bandits, skags and other enemies (including bosses!). You take missions from a board both side missions and main quests which take you through a set of several different maps. Within each new area, you're met with several waves of enemies. They grow in increasing difficulty and numbers. Some enemies are best suited to be tackled by Brick who, with his taunt and berserk action skills, draws enemy attacks toward him. Others are perched on elevated platforms and can only be reached by Roland's turret or Mordecai's sniper.
Each character has three action skills unlike the franchise's standard one per character that can be used simultaneously. Like the franchise, each of those actions operate on a cooldown. Lilith can Phasewalk, deplete her shields for an EMP blast, and increase her running speed. Mordecai's abilities focus on increasing damage and his rate of fire. He also, of course, has Bloodwing (yay) who is just as powerful in this mobile version as in the first Borderlands title. Roland focuses on team health and his big bad turrets.
The four vault hunters also have something called a (utility.) These are basically buffs that the characters can use on themselves or on their comrades. Lilith's is a speed boost, Roland's gives health, Brick's is a defence boost and Mordecai's increases damage. Pretty similar to their action skills. Both the characters' action skills and respective utilities are all upgradeable as you level up. Each character behaves pretty much in line with how their classes were based in the first Borderlands title where they were introduced.


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Washing machine drums are interesting looking pieces of equipment, but what are they good for once your washing machine has spun its last cycle? Well, quite a number of things. I've seen them used as planters, made into gorgeous glowing tables,and now esprit cabane has made one into a very stylish ottoman on wheels, with full instructions.
Can you think of anything else you can make with an old washing machine drum? Suggestions in comments please.
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I am an all-round video creator, with experience working with amazing people around the world - including ten great years in Dubai, a start in London, and now over 3 years filming in Sydney.
With my own camera kit, filming and production acumen, as well as a strong global network to call on, I'm here to help you with whatever video content you need.
The History
Way back in 2003 I was playing tennis with a friend who writes British tv shows. I had just graduated with a Japanese degree and wasn't sure what to do with it. He asked me to be his location manager for a short film he was making. The rest, well, is history...
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Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510
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Atria Briarcliff Manor Dementia Care
Atria Briarcliff Manor is a memory care provider in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Staff are on service 24 hours a day. There are activities appropriate for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and dementia that help keep residents active and engaged. Atria Briarcliff Manor was designed specifically to provide memory care. It is a secured property. Residents who are prone to wandering can be accepted. Atria Briarcliff Manor may allow residents to keep a dog or cat. A nurse is on staff at Atria Briarcliff Manor. Devotional services are provided to residents.
Features at a glance
The minimum age that a resident may be is 40 years old.
StaffingNurses on Staff24-Hour Awake StaffVisiting NurseHomecare OnsiteVisiting PodiatristVisiting DentistVisiting Physical TherapistVisiting Occupational TherapistVisiting Speech Therapist
Facility Care Level
Care Level Percentage Light Care 0% Medium Care 83% Heavy Care 16%
Atria Briarcliff Manor prefers that residents need: light care, medium care
Additional ServicesDiabetic Care
Diabetic residents must be able to manage their own care, including blood sugar tests and insulin injections.
Memory Care Offered
The memory care area of this community is secured to protect the safety of residents who wander. The community's memory care area was purpose built to care for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Incontinence Care
Incontinent residents must be able to manage incontinence themselves. This staff at this community can remind incontinent residents to use the restroom. This community can care for residents with bowel incontinence. This community can care for residents with bladder incontinence.
Non Ambulatory Care
This community can provide standby assistance for residents who need help transferring, for example, from a bed into a wheelchair.
TransportationResident Parking AvailableComplimentary TransportationTransportation at CostProperty Convenient to Busline
SmokingAllowed Outdoors
MealsMeals ProvidedVegetarian
Additional AmenitiesActivities OnsiteActivities OffsiteDevotional Services OnsiteDevotional Services OffsiteOutdoor Common AreasIndoor Common AreasBeautician Onsite
Other ServicesRespite Offered
Activities ProvidedDaily "news and your views" discussion groups. Weekly trips to St. Theresa's Church for Sunday services, Shabbat services on Fridays. Formal/informal card games such as bridge, poker and pinochle. Knitting/sewing for a cause: all handmade items are donated or auctioned and proceeds are donated to local charities. Cafe Atria with Entertainment every Wednesday. Monthly special events such as movie outings to the Saw Mill Multiplex, in-house Opera Series, Piano concerts, and plays at the Westchester Broadway Theater.
Average Room Pricing at Atria Briarcliff Manor
Room Type Memory Care Studio Averages $8,500 - $10,400Disclaimer: The prices, amenities, features and care offered at senior communities are all subject to change; therefore information on this community profile may be out of date. Please note the costs per community are rough estimates; actual costs may vary depending on special offers and discounts, additional fees for services and care, and availability.
Estimated Fees at Atria Briarcliff Manor
Fee Type Memory Care Community Fee Averages $8,500 - $10,400 One-time Respite Fee Averages $400 - $500 DailyDisclaimer: The prices, amenities, features and care offered at senior communities are all subject to change; therefore information on this community profile may be out of date. Please note the costs per community are rough estimates; actual costs may vary depending on special offers and discounts, additional fees for services and care, and availability.
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Community Reviews
Our family is extremely pleased with ...reviewed on: 11/22/2013 by Debra A. Levinson
Our family is extremely pleased with the staff at Atria. Everyone is consistently helpful, responsive, friendly, and most importantly, experienced, in the many issues that affect elderly folks... Read the full review.
Selecting a Assisted Living for our Mom was a difficult and emotional time for all of us. We toured many facilities and made the RIGHT decision. From the moment we walked into the Atria it felt... Read the full review.
We saw it. Great place.reviewed on: 12/13/2012 by A Place For Mom Customer
We saw it. Great place.
Friendly staff, great ambiance and at...reviewed on: 11/21/2013 by Anonymous
Friendly staff, great ambiance and atmosphere. They really go out of their way to make residents feel welcomed and valued.
Briarcliff Atria works for my mother...so farreviewed on: 07/31/2014 by Anonymous
After checking out many possibilities in the NY/CT area, we realized that no place would fit all our criteria. We decided this Atria would, on balance, be best for my 94-year-old mother. She had... Read the full review.


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Bonanaza Macaroni Salad
MACARONI SALAD (like Bonanza Restaurant) 6 oz. elbow macaroni, prepared per directions and cooled 1/2 stalk celery, chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped 1-2 boiled eggs, chopped enough Kraft mayonnaise to moisten Mix all ingredients and chill. (Serves 3-4) Note: I believe this recipe was from Gloria Pitzer, The Recipe Detective – Rob. Macaroni Salad like the Bonanza restaurant recipe
Tumeric Rice
Ingredients 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1⁄2 chopped onion 1 minced garlic clove 1 cup basmati rice 1 tablespoon turmeric 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth 1 bay leaf 1 drop thyme salt and pepper Directions Melt 1 tbsp coconut oil in saucepan, add onion and garlic, cook until softened. Add rice and turmeric; stir to coat. Add remaining ingredients,bring to boil, cover and simmer 17 minutes. Stir in remaining butter, remove bay leaf, serve.
Shrimp and Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) CATELLI® SMALL SHELL Pasta OR linguine 2 sliced stalks celery 1/2 lb (250 g) cooked salad shrimp 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped red pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen peas, thawed and blanched 1/2 cup (125 mL) light mayonnaise 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh dill Instructions 1 Cook small shells according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water to cool. 2 Combine shells with celery, shrimp, red pepper, peas, mayonnaise, lemon juice and dill. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Sauteed Mushrooms (Steakhouse Mushrooms)
For really delicious sauteed mushrooms, here's a simple recipe. What makes these mushrooms so extraordinarily flavorful is one secret ingredient – the lemon juice. This is really the trick to mushrooms that pop with flavor. Melt some garlic butter in a pan over medium heat. I never bother making my own garlic butter, nor do I buy manufactured, rather I use made-in-store garlic butter from the deli section of the grocery store. Most reasonably sized grocery stores with delis offer this. When I am adhering to a calorie restricted diet, or maintaining a clean eating lifestyle, I will saute the mushrooms in chicken or beef broth with and garlic, a…
(British Style) Beans in Tomato Sauce Recipe – Make Your Own, Just Like Heinz
This is a knock-off recipe for Heinz Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce – British Style. I have come to learn that the Heinz Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce recipe is different in the UK than it is in the US and Canada. So if you are British, you'll love this. If you're North American, give it a go anyway to taste the difference. I'm still hunting for a North American copycat Heinz Beans in Tomato Sauce recipe, and will update this post when I find one, but in the meantime, I intend to use this one (I'll just pretend I'm a Brit) 🙂 The British serve baked beans on toast.…
Curried Pasta Salad
This recipe reminds me of a cold shell pasta salad I used to enjoy as a young girl when my mom would take us to Bonanza, one of our favorite restaurants at the time! Good memories. Since originally developing this recipe, I have made some more modifications, so I am re-publishing the new version of the recipe, but the original version is still available further down the page. Updated Version: (Makes 12 Servings) Ingredients 3 pounds Chicken, cooked and chopped or shredded 6 ounces (dry weight) shell Pasta 4 whole Ribs Celery, Thinly Sliced – Leaves Included (use Interior Ribs) 3/4 cups Golden Raisins or cranraisins handful of shelled…
Yorkshire Puddings in a Muffin Tin
Source: Barbara Kafka, Thibeaultstable.com 3 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cool milk 1/8 cup fat, reserved from roast Put the eggs in a large bowl and beat with electric beater for one minute. Add salt. Alternating the flour and the milk, add to the eggs. Beat only until all ingredients are well combined. Cover tightly and refrigerate. Pour reserved fat into the hot deglazed pan and place in the 450 oven. Let heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Pour cold batter directly into pan. Cook for 15 minutes. TIP: The secret to the perfect Yorkshire is to make sure that there is sufficient…
Stuffed Broiled Tomatoes
This is one of my long, long, LONG term recipes – from before Chris and I were married. Its a beautiful side for a special occasion dinner. I've made this through out the years occasionally for a romantic dinner for two. Before we were married we used to go to dinner at a very fine restaurant at the top of a high rise hotel (The Delta) with a fabulous view of the city at night. Broiled tomatoes were a favorite side they served, and often accompanied the AMAZING Beef Wellington we used to have when we dined there. Whenever I make Beef Wellington I like to serve these stuffed broiled…
Best Potato Salad Ever
Best ever potato salad recipe – no fooling. Courtesy of my mother-in-law. 3 large potatoes, cooked and cut into cubes 2 stalks celery, finely chopped ½ c. green peas, cooked and cooled 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped 1 small cooking onion, finely chopped 1 dill pickle, finely chopped 1 tbsp. (heaping) sweet relish 1 tbsp.(heaping) mayonnaise 2 tbsp. Italian dressing pinch salt pinch pepper In a large bowl combine cooked, cubed potatoes, chopped celery, peas, chopped egg, chopped onion, and chopped pickle. Toss well. Add relish, mayonnaise, Italian dressing, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly and serve. Serves 4-6
Marinated Beet Salad
Photo Credit I never much cared for beets, but when I tried my mother-in-law's beet salad just to be polite, I discovered a new favorite! It was always a staple at her Easter brunches. But its also so nice on a summer's day… The recipe immediately below is Mrs. P's (my mother in law) but I will admit it never really tasted like hers when I made it so I am a little suspicious as to whether she gave me the real deal! Further below I have included a Russian beet salad recipe that I just found in Dec 2018 which looks like it could be closer (Mrs.P was Polish),…


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Spokane Bicycle Accident Attorneys
Representing Injured Bicyclists in Washington
When looking at the number of cars and trucks on the road, it's easy to forget how many people enjoy riding a bicycle. As a cyclist, you are obligated to follow the same rules as any other motorist and you should have the same protections after an accident. If you have been involved in an accident, it is important to meet with a Spokane bicycle accident attorney to talk about your case and learn about your options. Your injuries could be severe and medical expenses could end up being very costly; you may also be unable to work while you recover, thus resulting in further financial trouble.
Twyford Law Office represents the injured victims of bicycle accidents. Our attorneys have decades of combined experience helping clients fight for the compensation they need and deserve.
Contact us at (509) 204-9993 to schedule a free consultation.
Bicycle Accidents Cause Significant Injuries
Since a bicycle offers very little protection, cyclists can sustain significant injuries in an accident, particularly if a motor vehicle is involved.
While every incident varies, some common injuries include:
- Fatalities
- Injuries to the head, back, and neck
- Road rash and other abrasions
- Broken bones and damage to extremities
Compensation Issues
Many of the issues in bicycle/auto accidents are the same as those in an automobile accident lawsuit. When the driver is at fault, his or her insurer typically tries to blame the cyclist. Common claims include a bicyclist who wasn't visible, one who was speeding, or one who was riding in a lane instead of on a shoulder of the road.
In settling injury claims, states look to the doctrines of comparative or contributory negligence. They govern how much a plaintiff can be held at fault and still receive some type of damages.
States expect both drivers and cyclists to obey traffic laws. Driver negligence – be it speeding, driving into a bike lane, or running a stop sign – is all too common. The cyclist must prove that the driver of the vehicle violated a basic duty of care that should have been observed for everybody else on or even near the road. Being cited at the time of the accident for a traffic violation like speeding or a conviction for a criminal charge such as a DUI can be evidence of negligent behavior.
If you have been injured by a motorist or other individual who harmed you with intent or because of their own negligence, then you can expect to be compensated for the wrongs against you.
While each individual case will vary, you can be compensated for:
- Medical care costs, including emergency room expenses and doctor visits
- Therapy, including physical, occupational, and other restorative therapies
- Wages from missing your job or days lost from work
- Damage to your bike and property
- Disabilities that result from your injuries
- Scars and other disfigurements caused by the accident
- Long-term care costs or future medical costs you can expect to have because of your injuries
- Adaptive equipment needed for your injuries or disabilities
- Pain and suffering arising because of the accident
Fight Back against the Insurance Company
If you have been injured by a motorist while riding your bike, you could experience difficulties dealing with the insurance company. Insurers often attempt to assign blame to cyclists who have been struck while riding legally; it is essential that you have an attorney on your side to navigate the legal process and proceedings.
It is not uncommon for an insurer to fail to recognize the extent of your injuries or the full amount of damage done to you. They also undervalue your bike and related property and will often attempt to offer a fast – and low – settlement in an attempt to close things out quickly. If you have been offered a settlement or need to speak with an insurance company, you should contact a Spokane personal injury attorney who works with bike accident cases first. Doing this protects your rights and preserves your case.
What to Do after a Bicycle Accident
Following an accident, you may be extremely frazzled, anxious, and injured. This mental and physical state can make it difficult to react appropriately, but taking the necessary steps will improve your case moving forward.
It's important for a cyclist hit by a car to:
- Get the driver's license plate number, insurance information, and contact information. If unable, get a bystander to do this.
- Seek out medical attention right away; some injuries may not be immediately apparent, so it is important to see a doctor. Your ER or doctor visit will also help document your claim and prove the extent of your injuries.
- Call police to the scene
- Obtain witness contact information
- Try to write down a license plate number or take a photo of the plate if the crash is a hit and run.
- Take pictures of the scene, the bike, a helmet, and clothing in its damaged condition. Photograph or videotape the scene and fully document what happened.
- Contact a lawyer right away after your accident
Loss of a Family Member Due to a Bike Accident
If your family member was struck while riding or involved in a fatal bike accident, you may be able to be financially compensated by the at-fault party. While financial compensation will in no way replace your family member, it can provide security for your family moving forward and give you some closure.
Product Failure Injuries
While most bicycle accidents involve another bike, a car, or even a pedestrian, a product defect can also cause injuries. If your bike design leads to a failure or injures you in some way, the manufacturer can be held liable for your injuries and expenses.
If your bicycle or a part of your bike fails and you are injured, you can file a personal injury suit against the manufacturer. You should keep both the bike and any components so that these pieces can be examined; you'll need them if you file a lawsuit against the maker of your bike.
Contact Us Today
At Twyford Law Office, our team of qualified, knowledgeable, and caring attorneys and staff will help you every step of the way as you go through your accident case. We can help you get through this troubling time and make the process a little less stressful. We care and are here to help.
Give us a call at (509) 204-9993 to request a free consultation.


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How to share a file in Google Drive
Note: In this example I am using a Google Document File, but all files that you upload to Google Drive should be shared in the same way
- Go to drive.google.com and click on "Go to Google Drive"
- From here you will need to sign in if you are not already
- Once in Drive, locate the file that you wish to share
- Click on the file once to select it (It will turn blue once it is selected)
- Now click on the share button that appears
- From here you have two options for sharing, Link Sharing, and directly giving people permission to share.
Link Sharing means that a link will be created which you can give to others, allowing them to view or download the file. You can also share directly to other people by adding their email to the list of people able to access the document. The advantage to sharing by email is that you can control who has access to the file. With a link, anyone who has access to the link can see the document, and the link can be shared easily with additional people.
- In the pop-up that appears, click on the down triangle next to "find and view" to choose whether to allow other people to also edit the document.
- Next you either type email addresses in the "Enter names or email addresses" box and then clicking done, or you can share by clicking "Copy link" and then paste that link into a communication to other people.


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Suppose we flip four coins simultaneously: a penny, a nickel, a dime, and a quarter. What is the probability that the penny and dime both come up the same?
Thanks in advance!
The nickel an the quarter doesn't affect it. We list out the possibilities.
p:h d:h
p:h d:t
p:t d:h
p:t d:t
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Coffee roasting; how complicated could that be? Just heat some beans until they turn brown, and you're good to go. I recently found some local green coffee suppliers and realized I can buy small quantities for a fairly reasonable price. So I decided I would build my own coffee roasting setup. This is my journal.
While I work on Part three (spoiler, things get burned), I thought I would share the list of resources I am collected as I build and learn about roasting. Enjoy!
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