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Lough Bawn House
Collinstown, Co. Westmeath
Bed & Breakfast
Peacocks add glamour to the gardens, there are lovely walks all around, sensational lough views – and Verity's cooking is a fresh delight
€80 p/n
How to book
If you have any questions or want to enquire about dates, use our form to contact Verity Butterfield or see their website for more information.
From €80 per night
Sink into deep pillows and gaze on the lake from your bed: the windows are tall, the views are exquisite. Westmeath is the county of lakes, the area is spotted with fine fishing and Verity's family has lived here for ever. A trained cook with her own catering business in England, warm friendly Verity is back home to run B&B. Down a long avenue of mixed trees, with sheep-strewn fields to either side, you arrive at an elevated site and not a house to be seen. Lough Bawn House was built in the 1840s and its rooms are large, comfortable and filled with light. There's a drawing room for guests with two comfy sofas and a proper log fire, and a dining room in pale green with a big table in the middle (and a smaller one by the window for a matchless lakeside view). Homemade bread and fruit compotes feature at breakfast; at dinner: fresh vibrant dishes in Ottolenghi style, and produce glistening from the garden. After a day's walking, fishing or visiting Tullynally Gardens, what a treat to come home to a prettily refurbished bedroom, with a dressing table-set for a touch of glamour and a piping hot bath.
- Hot tub
- WiFi
- Swimming pool
- Mobile reception
- Spa
- Oven
- Breakfast included
- Open fire / woodburner
- Bar
- Parking on premises
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Free parking nearby
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Paid parking nearby
- Breakfast available
- Accessible by public transport
- Central heating
- Wheelchair access
- Limited mobility
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Garden
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- Credit cards
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Children welcome
- Books and toys
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
& pricing
Booking information
- Check in
- 3pm-8pm
- Check out
- 11am
- Booking restrictions
- Children over 2 welcome. Pets by arrangement.
- Closed
- Christmas.
- Meals
- Dinner, 2 courses, €40; 3 courses, €45. Book previous day. Restaurant 18km.
- Nightly price
- from €80
- Surcharges
- Single use (small double) €80 per night.
- 2 Doubles
- From €150
- 1 Double
- From €80
- 1 Twin/double
- From €145
Stunning setting and a beautiful house, with extremely comfortable rooms. The view over the lough is breathtaking. Verity is a wonderful host and an excellent cook - well worth arranging dinner during our stay. Will certainly be back.
Verity was a wonderful host with a lovely personality. Her house has a great atmosphere and a most stunning view over her meadows and Lough Bawn. Food had a personal touch and was of very good quality. We must visit her again.
Wonderfully warm welcome, great food, warm fires, friendly dogs and a beautiful location.
Greeted by our charming hostess Verity, we were thrilled by the stunningly beautiful setting and the view over the lake from the front of the house, a view shared from our en-suite bedroom, fit for a king & queen, very comfortable bed, and tastefully decorated. Breakfast was delicious, home-made muesli, and full breakfast , watched by one of the peacocks sitting on the window ledge outside! My wife and I have never stayed at a more beautiful place or enjoyed our, albeit rather short, stay more.
The neighbourhood
Local points of interest from Verity Butterfield
- Walks on your doorstep.There are wonderful walks along the edge of the lake, climbing the hill behind the house to explore the old look out tower, views .over 4 counties.
- Lough Crew and Newgrange nearby - both Neolithic sites.
- Fishing on several well known lakes in the area - daily permits available.
- Explore the castle and gardens of Tullynally and Lough Crew nearby. You are a 5 minute drive from Fore Village, where you can explore the Abbey and walk along the Nellie and Nancy trail. Mullaghmeen Beech Forest is also situated close by.
- Cozy dinners by arrangements by candlelight watching the sunset over the lake. Dietary needs catered for. Local produce either grown myself or locally sourced
- Lough bawn has been in the family since it was built in 1820. It has wonderful views surrounded by old trees. The atmosphere of the house is gently peace, escaping from the stress of modern life.


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Are all teenagers today plugged into the latest technology...
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Its early 1600 and Erica a young girl living in scotland is being forced into a marriage she thinks she doesnt want. At least thats until she meets her fiance Blair Commyn, she is falling in love fast and so is he. But there is a problem, Erica has discovered she has a gift that could lead to her death by the kings order. Her fiance a loyal man of the king is now torn by his love for Erica and his law abbiding behaviour. the question that has to be answered; does he love her. His answer comes when she is taken in a raid by the MacDonald's to get her back he will have to fight for her. But trouble is looming visions begin to plague Erica of the gun powder plot. Blair a loyal supporter of the king must step up and warn the king stopping him from following his quest for revenge. How can Blair convince the king without implicating himself or setting his lover up for being accused a witch?
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Pakistan coach Waqar Younis said on Monday that the spot-fixing scandal, which sparked lengthy bans for three high-profile players, will not haunt his embattled team at the World Cup.
In fact, the controversy, said Waqar, is not even discussed in the dressing room.
Former Test captain Salman Butt and pace bowlers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer were banned on charges of corruption relating to last year's Lord's Test against England.
All three are facing criminal prosecution in Britain.
The punishments not only depleted the Pakistan team, but also affected their preparations for the World Cup.
"I don't think it will haunt Pakistan at all," said Waqar, ahead of Pakistan's opening match here on Wednesday against Kenya.
"We all know that we have been through tough times in the recent past but that does not mean that we don't have talent.
"Despite the problems we are a good enough team to beat anybody. Nobody is even talking of match-fixing or spot-fixing, whatever it was. It happened in the past and is beyond us now," said the 39-year-old former fast bowler.
Waqar said he and his players have learnt to deal with controversies.
"We have probably stopped reading the newspapers, and watching what is on TV," he said.
Corruption row will not haunt Pak: Waqar
Pakistan coach Waqar Younis said on Monday that the spot-fixing scandal, which sparked lengthy bans for three high-profile players, will not haunt his embattled team at the World Cup.
"At the moment we are just keeping our focus on the job. That's what we talk about and we cherish that we are part of a big tournament."
Waqar played down England paceman Stuart Broad's comments, who said he was keeping his distance from the Pakistan players in the aftermath of the controversy.
"I don't want to comment on what he (Broad) said. If he has said something which is not good, which is not fair to any individual or to any team, if he wants to keep doing that, well we will probably show it on the field.
"Pakistan are one of the top teams. I fully hope that we will get very good results in this tournament and we want to keep our focus on winning," said Waqar, who played 87 Tests and 232 one-dayers for Pakistan.
Waqar also played down discipline breaches by controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar and newcomer Wahab Riaz, who were both fined for returning late to the team hotel.
"There were discipline problems and they were dealt with then and there. It's the management's job to keep any non-cricket thing on the side, while my job is to keep the players emotionally involved and produce better results," said Waqar, who took over in March last year.
Waqar said Akhtar was still not hundred percent fit.
"But he is a fitter bowler in our camp and I would say he is getting better and, hopefully, get into the rhythm by the quarter-final stages."


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Nigeria and South Africa have established themselves as strong continental players in the African region and wield a lot of power and influence. Both countries have played and continue to play important roles in international forums but have similarly sought to self improve their governance processes through initiatives that focus on enhancing public service efficacy. It can be argued that this is of primary importance because the improvement of public service delivery will significantly contribute to and propel the countries towards their desired changes and assist them in the attainment of their development visions. The adoption of the Service Compact with all Nigerians (Servicom) and Batho Pele philosophies signal a realisation that the public service could do better, and needs to do better, in order to serve the public adequately. The Servicom philosophy has five principles namely; conviction, renewal, consideration, avowal and dedication. While South Africa's Batho Pele Principles consists of eight principles namely, consultation of users of services, setting of service standards, increasing access, ensuring courtesy, providing more and better information, increasing openness and transparency, remedying mistakes and failures and providing value for money. This article is a critique of these philosophies, their content and its comprehensiveness as well as implementation. It also points outs critical issues for consideration in an attempt to strengthen these initiatives.
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WASHINGTON -- Attention, America: You're invited to Bill and Al's Excellent Lawn Party, a massive come-as-who-you-are thing that attempts to define and celebrate who we are.
You've got your cowboys and Indians, your rockers and good ol' dudes, middle-aged men and middle-aged women in Land's End winter parkas, yuppies carrying babies in shoulder slings, college kids, boys in "X" caps, little girls in hot-pink snow jackets, aging flower children in wool coats and combat boots, Vietnam vets -- all of them shoulder-to shoulder, arm-to-arm, foot-on-foot, all jammed up on the Mall, the nation's front lawn, right where Bill and Hillary and Al and Tipper want them.
The aroma of ribs and dirty rice is everywhere.
It's a festival of music and food -- the two things most readily identifiable with Bill Clinton.
"In case you haven't figured out where you are," a man with a drawl says into a microphone, "you're at America's Reunion."


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I removed the router lastnight. I made the web server (vectraxw) into the router. The previous router didn't like to come up nicely after the power goes out. I think it was because of the SCSI raid card that's in it. Anyway, vectraxw functions as the router/webserver/ftp server now.
I also upgraded the kernel on vectraxw to 2.4.20-pre6. I'll probably upgrade it to -pre7 sometime today. Nightengale just got upgraded to -pre7.


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The following planning applications have been submitted to Northumberland County Council.
Ellington and Linton: Mr Richard Holland, land east of Mill Court, Ashington Road, Ellington, single family dwelling consisting two storey farmhouse-style development with parking, access and landscaping.
Longhirst: Mr Andy Foreman, 7 Longhirst Village, single storey rear extension, replacement sash windows, replacement front door and re-building of chimney stack.
Longhorsley: Mr and Mrs Evans, land north of Emmaus, West Road, re-submission of application 14/00361/FUL, construction of two storey detached three-bedroomed property.
Mitford: Mr Sheldon, Ash Tree House, Tree Preservation Order, fell one birch and crown lift one sycamore by approximately 6m.
Morpeth: Mr and Mrs Sheerin, 4 Southgate Wood, certificate of lawfulness for small single storey utility room extension in rear garden.
Mr and Mrs D Cunningham, Cosmetic Dental Clinic, 25 Oldgate and 1 St Bede's Place, change of use of 1 St Bede's Place from residential to part of neighbouring dental clinic in conjunction with alterations to listed building to form internal link at first and ground floor between the two properties.
Mr Crawford Winton, 11 St Mark's Street, High Stanners, rear kitchen and dining room extension.
Mr Mike Dackiewicz, Wm Morrison Supermarket PLC, Dark Lane, variation of condition 49 (hours of opening, staff parking) of permission 11/00408/FUL, construction of retail superstore with access, car parking, re-alignment of the Cotting Burn and associated works.
Datalouise SA, Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, Shields Road, conversion of part of building into three-bedroom residential apartment above ground floor.
Mr Teasdale, 52 Grange Road, proposed conservatory; Mr Robert Turnbull, 31 Park Drive, Deuchar Park, single storey rear infill extension.
Dr Kevin Yates, 5 Wansbeck Place, single storey extension to rear, new en-suite bathroom to second floor, loft conversion, including installation of rooflights, replacement of roof tiles, replacement of two windows to rear, cleaning and re-pointing of stone to front elevation; also Listed Building Consent.
Ponteland: Mr James Davis, 50 Merton Road, change of use of first floor storage and office area into one two-bed and one one-bed residential dwelling flats; Miss Erin Robson, land west of airport parking, Prestwick, extension to long-term car park, including landscaping and ancillary bus stops, lighting columns etc, associated with Newcastle International Airport.
Tritlington and West Chevington: Mr Jonathon Barber, North Byre, Tritlington Demesne, single storey rear house extension.
Widdrington Station and Stobswood: Mr Chris Oliver, Ulgham Park Farm, non-material amendment to permission 14/00579/FUL (window removed and replaced with door on front elevation, roof lights added to plan).


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A-Linie/Princess-Linie U-Ausschnitt Sweep/Pinsel zug Spitze Brautkleid mit Perlstickerei #11451
Melissa G (TX)
2014-04-28 07:53:29
I ordered the A-Line/Princess Scoop Neck Sweep Train Satin Tulle Wedding Dress With Lace Beading (002011451) and I must admit I was very worried and said a few prayers after reading some of the public reviews of this company and the horror stories that some customers posted. But I received my dress on Friday and it is beautiful! The picture on the website does not do this dress justice. It really is a beautifully detailed dress. I can't wait to wear it on our wedding day! Shipping was fast and easy. I live in Texas and didn't have to pay any additional customs fees as some people have said they did since it was shipped from China. As some other reviews indicated, there were some loose threads hanging from certain areas of the dress but I just snipped the thread with scissors but for the great price of the dress, I didn't mind snipping a few threads!
All in all, I am very satisfied with my experience with JJ's House.
2013-08-19 02:30:41
I am so happy with my dress. Beautiful! Exactly as it is on the picture. Love it! Thank you, Martina, UK
2013-06-21 00:30:55
I love my dress. It was here quickly, well packed and looked exactly as the photo. Today I ordered my bridesmaids dresses form jjshouse too, after a good experience. It is my second wedding dress cause I had a bad experience with another company.
2012-12-22 19:39:27
I chose to have mine custom made, I would say is that I did fall into an exact measurement and the size is just my correct size,fits me like a glove!!!The color is just what I what,you are so magic!!Thank you.
2012-12-22 19:30:27
I don't have much experience with wedding dresses but I love it! It is just same as picture,looks slim for me and gorgeous!!!The workmanship is perfect,the size is correct!!!I just can not wait the day of my wedding!
2012-12-07 02:14:24
In my last review i forgot to give you guys 5 stars for making my beautiful wedding dress!!!!!!!!!!!
2012-12-07 02:11:25
I got my dress today, to my surprise the dress looks BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS!!!!!!! I looks so much better than the pictures!!!! I love the dress, its perfect!!! Thank you so much JJSHouse for doing such a wonderful job !!!!!!
2012-11-28 23:29:51
I got my dress 2 days ago which took only 18days after I ordered. I was doubt if the dress can be made the same as picture but I was wrong. They did really great job. Thanks for giving me this surprise! Thanks very much! :)
2012-10-16 16:16:07
Got my dress yesterday, and I do have to say I love it. My only thing was technically it was not the exact lace that was on the original picture that was shown, and before my dress came I noticed the picture had changed... Which freaked me out a bit. Also the box size was so small. But to my surprise in side that small little box came out a beautiful dress. It is VERY well made, lined, solid weighted, fits like a glove. (I ordered a standard size 4) Thank you thank you I can't wait to wear it on my wedding day :) So the dress pictured now is exactly what I got.


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The municipality of Tuineje, founded in 1872, covers an area of 276 square kilometres (about 105 square miles), making Tuineje the fourth largest municipality in the island. Thanks to its location, in the southeast of Fuerteventura, it enjoys a benign, cool climate that makes it possible to use the municipality's resources the whole year round. These resources, together with the area's cultural attractions and the traditional lifestyle of its inhabitants make this municipality the ideal destination for lovers of nature and ancient customs. The main centres of population are Gran Tarajal, Tarajalejo, Tesejerague and Tuineje.
Tuinejes' economy is based on tomato agriculture and forage (first island producer) and livestock (goat meat and cheese ). It also has a relevant role the tourism sector. Highlights include the beaches of Gran Tarajal, Tarajalejo, Giniginamar and Las Playitas.
People began to settle in Tuineje shortly after the conquest, including a significant number of Moors.
In 1779 Tuineje became a parish, independent from Betancuria, and at the beginning of the 19th century the Town Council was created, following the abolition of the feudal estates.
History of Tuineje
Tuineje used to be dependant on the municipality of Betancuria until the late eighteenth century. It became a municipality in 1872 thanks to the Cortes of Cadiz. In 1740, during the Anglo-Spanish war, English pirates landed in the village for looting. But despite their disadvantage in weapons, the natives achieve a victory over the invaders. Months later the events replayed with the same result. This battle is known as the Battle of Tamasite or Llano Florido. This victory of natives is commemorated every 13 October with a re-enactment the events.
Today the municipality comprises the villages of Tuineje, Gran Tarajal, Tiscamanita, Las Playitas, Tesejerague, Tarajalejo, Giniginamar, Las Casitas, Juan Gopar and Tequital, all of which contain significant exponents of popular and traditional architecture.
Interesting things to see in Tuineje
Ermita de San Marcos Tiscamanita, from the late seventeenth century.
Ermita de San Jose in Tesejerague: dates from the first half of the eighteenth century.
Lime Kiln in Great Tarajal, built in 1953, is the biggest lime kiln on Fuerteventura.
Particularly noteworthy is the 18th century church of Tuineje – Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel, dedicated to its patron saint San Miguel, as well as the Sanctuary dedicated to San Marcos Evangelista, which also dates back to the 18th century and was built in Tiscamanita under the sponsorship of Pablo Sánchez de Carmona.
Protected areas shared with other municipalities on the island:
Protected Landscape Malpais Grande: volcanic lava emissions field.
Cuchillos de Vigán Natural Monument: stronghold of endangered species like the Egyptian vulture, the Osprey and the Barbary falcon.
Betancuria Rural Park: Area of high interest for fauna and also a shelter to several endangered birds of prey.
Natural Monument Caldera de Gairía: newly erupting volcanic cone.
Interesting people of Tuineje
Eustaquio Gopar Hernández, one of the Spanish soldiers participating in the Siege of Baler, on his return, he became mayor of the town for several terms.
Manuel Velázquez Cabrera, lawyer and politician, impetus for the island councils.
Saray Ramírez, a former contestant on Operación Triunfo 2006.


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Sadly Delhi is now one of the world's most polluted cities, with air pollution reaching crisis levels – and that's having a very serious effect on all of us who live there.
It is now estimated that 30,000 people are dying prematurely every year in Delhi because of air pollution. Not only that, but the same challenges that are causing air pollution are also major drivers of dangerous climate change.
Scary right? But the good news is, we can fix this. Solutions are available and a growing movement is coming together to put them in place, fast. Join us to #HelpDelhiBreathe and protect our climate by fighting air pollution in our city.


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Dodge has a challenge with its refreshed 2011 Dodge Avenger mid-size sedan: convince American consumers that the car is worth considering at a dealership as well as at the rental car stand. The automaker hopes that the Avenger, a car that has relied on fleet sales, will satisfy a greater percentage of buyers in the popular mid-size four-door segment.
Numerous changes have been made to the Dodge Avenger for the 2011 model year, but you might not realize this simply by glancing at a 2011 model beside last year's car. That's because Dodge has, for the most part, retained the "mini-Charger" look that needs no major stylistic fixing. Upgrades on the 2011 Avenger include a better interior, new available V-6 engine, suspension improvements, and a quieter cabin. If you've always admired the front-wheel-drive Avenger's looks but balked at the thought of owning a car that's dynamically behind class leaders, it could be time for a second look. While the 2011 Avenger hasn't leapt to the front of the mid-size sedan pack, the Dodge is nevertheless more of a contender than it's ever been.
The Avenger is a sedan-only Dodge that is offered with a four- and six-cylinder engine. The four-cylinder engine is a carryover, but Dodge says the engine has been recalibrated. The I-4 is mated to a four- and new six-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy is 21/30 mpg city/highway with the four-speed and 20/31 mpg with the six-speed that is likely to be the volume model. Power on the 2.4-liter four-cylinder model is rated 173 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 166 pound-feet of torque at 4400 rpm. The four-cylinder uses 87 octane while the V-6 recommends 89 octane but will accept 87 octane fuel.
The powertrain that really injects some life into the Avenger is the Pentastar V-6 that Chrysler has been introducing in everything from the Chrysler Town & Country to the Jeep Grand Cherokee. In this Avenger, the 3.6-liter V-6 produces 283 horsepower at 6400 rpm and 260 pound-feet of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA-rated efficiency is respectable for this powerful V-6 mated to the six-speed automatic transmission: 19/29 mpg city/highway. In other words, if you can afford the $1795 price of the V-6 over the I-4, go for it. Prices for the Avenger start at $20,000 and top out in the high $20,000 range, like most mid-size sedans. One superficial detail that is in contrast to most midsizers is the Avenger's availability of bright orange paint.
You wouldn't buy a car for its Mango Tango Pearl Coat orange exterior paint, right? Dynamically, the 2011 Avenger now has more precise steering plus a comfortable and communicative ride, according to Motor Trend magazine.
"Chrysler's chassis tweaks produce a very fun sedan," the magazine's editors said.
Of course, this refers to the tested V-6 model, which sprinted from 0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds. All models will benefit from the 45 new sound-deadening treatments. The Express, Mainstreet, Heat, and Lux trim levels are already in showrooms, leaving just the R/T performance sedan to roll into dealerships in the spring of 2011. The Avenger R/T - a 2012 model - starts with a regular V-6 model. No, there's no manual transmission, but along with the six-speed automatic unit and mileage that nearly reaches 30 mpg on the highway, the Avenger R/T has a few interior changes and, more importantly, a retuned suspension.
From a safety standpoint, the Avenger is a good bet if you trust crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The IIHS has deemed the Dodge Avenger a Top Safety Pick for 2011, joining the Chrysler 200 sedan, Chevrolet Malibu, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, and Ford Fusion, among others. The NHTSA hasn't yet tested a 2011 Avenger, but a 2010 model has five-star ratings (out of a possible five) in the front driver, front passenger, and side driver categories with four stars in the side passenger and rollover tests.
The Avenger isn't a class-leading car but, for the more adventurous mid-size sedan consumers, this is one Dodge that's finally worthy of consideration.


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A Selective Review and Critique of Whomever He Wills – Part 2D
Matthew Barrett and Thomas Nettles, eds. Whomever He Wills: a Surprising Display of Sovereign Mercy (Cape Coral, FL: Founders Press, 2012), 401 pgs.
(Ed.'s note: What follows below is Part 2D. This follows Part 2C that appeared on Aug. 15.)
6) The Efficacious Nature of the Atonement.
On pages 85-90, Schrock moves from the discussion of the particular nature of Christ's atonement to the efficacious nature of it. Here there is less to disagree with, but some troublesome spots occur. Schrock writes, "Historically, those who have defended penal substitution have usually embraced definite atonement" (88). In light of the large variety of Calvinists throughout Reformed history who have affirmed a form of unlimited atonement, coupled with the large number of non-Calvinists like John Wesley who affirmed unlimited atonement along with penal substitution, this statement needs qualification. In the footnote, he mistakenly cites Shedd who was actually moderate on the question of the extent of the atonement. (I am here assuming Schrock is citing Shedd as a proponent of Limited Atonement.)
On 88-89, Schrock in a lengthy footnote appeals to Owen's famous "trilemma argument." He cites Clifford's critique of it along with my approving appeal to Clifford, then cites Trueman's critique of Clifford. As I have noted in Whosoever, Owen's trilemma argument has been criticized by Calvinists and non-Calvinists alike. Schrock's last sentence in the footnote is especially egregious: "It is the text of Scripture that must be 'defeated' in order to deny definite atonement." (89). See my comments in part one of my review of WHW for this kind of mindset and its inappropriateness for theological dialogue. Schrock is confusing his interpretation of Scripture with Scripture itself.
Owen's trilemma argument faces some problems, two of which appear to be insurmountable.
The first is the problem of the issue of original sin. Notice it is not original "sins" but original "sin." If Christ died for original sin, then he died for at least one of the sins of the non-elect. If this is the case, then Owen's argument is defeated for Owen must admit that Christ died for some of the sins (original sin) of all men. Calvinist James Daane, in arguing that we can tell all in a lost audience that "Christ died for you," approached this type of argument. He wrote:
Moreover, if we wholly reject every possible meaning of the statement, Christ died for you, what shall we do with original sin? Christ's death atoned for original sin, that one sin which is the fountain of all other sins, that one sin which entered the world, and as Paul teaches, brought death upon all men, that one sin which is every man's sin. One can, conceivably, say that Christ did not die for all the sins of every man, but one cannot say – and remain within Biblical teaching – that Christ did not die for that one sin which is every man's sin. Not every meaning of "for" can be rejected in the statement, "Christ died for your sins. (James Daane, "What Doctrine of Limited Atonement?" The Reformed Journal 14:10 [December 1964], 16.)
At the foundation of this problem is Owen's second problem which is thinking of the imputation of sin to Christ as a transference of the guilt of specific trasgressions. Would Owen consider the imputation of Christ's righteousness to believers as the transference of so many acts of law-keeping? It would seem not. Are believers credited with specific acts of righteousness on Christ's part? No, we are credited with a quality of righteousness. All of Christ's acts of obedience fall under the somewhat abstract class of "righteousness." Just as believers are not imputed with something like so many bits of righteousness but rather with righteousness, so also Christ was not imputed with "sin-bits" but rather with sin in a comprehensive way. He was treated as though he were sinful. Owen, and it would seem Schrock as well, has a faulty notion of imputation. Christ died one death that all sinners deserve under the law. In paying the penalty of what one sinner deserves, he paid the penalty of what every sinner deserves. He suffered the curse of the law as defined by the law. Owen's trilemma argument undermines the true meaning of imputation and operates on the assumption of the transference of specific sins.
Charles Hodge, in contrast, has retained the proper understanding of imputation:
What was suitable for one was suitable for all. The righteousness of Christ, the merit of his obedience and death, is needed for justification by each individual of our race, and therefore is needed by all. It is no more appropriate to one man than to another. Christ fulfilled the conditions of the covenant under which all men were placed. He rendered the obedience required of all, and suffered the penalty which all had incurred; and therefore his work is equally suited to all. (Charles Hodge, Systematic Theology [Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1993], 2:545.)
At the end of this section (89), Schrock writes: "If Christ really gave His life as a ransom for many (Matthew 20:28), if He really bore the curse in our place (Galatians 3:13), if He really became sin for us (2 Corinthians 5:21); then it must hold that there are some for whom He did not die. Otherwise, how could the ones He ransomed, freed from the curse, and imputed righteousness perish, unless the extent of His propitiation was less than universal. [sic]"
Schrock's argument here entails that all the elect as a class (believing and unbelieving) were actually "freed from the curse" and "imputed with righteousness," at the cross. This is the error of justification at the cross of all the elect.
He then quotes Letham. Of course this is an appeal to Owen's famous "double payment" argument which I have critiqued in my chapter in Whosoever. Schrock mentions in footnote 48 my critique of Owen's dependence on the double payment argument as relying heavily on a scholastic double-payment for sins to defend definite atonement (89). He then states "Greg Wills sets the record straight." Wills stated Owen "relies not so much on the double-payment argument as on the Bible's teaching . . . ." On page 15 of Wills' review, he states that Owen placed "little weight" on the double payment argument. But the greater point Wills' misses is that the concept of a "literal payment" for sins by Christ to God undergirds Owen's entire argument for double payment and for limited atonement. On page 16 of the review Wills states that "Owen concluded repeatedly, all persons should be redeemed" if Christ atoned for the sins of all. Note the use of the word "repeatedly." On page 15 Wills says Owen "relies not so much on the double-payment argument" then on page 16 asserts "Owen concluded repeatedly" based on the use of the double payment argument. These statements would appear to be incompatible.
A careful reading of Owen reveals he did indeed rely heavily on the double payment argument. It is one of the key linchpins of his whole attempt to argue for limited atonement. Virtually every contemporary Calvinist attempting to support limited atonement does so by appeal to Owen's double payment argument. Remove the errant commercial notion of a "literal payment" for sins and Owen's double-payment argument collapses.
There are four key problems with the double payment argument. First, it is not found in Scripture. Second, it confuses a commercial view of debt and the atonement with a legal or penal view of debt and atonement. Third, it fails to take account of the fact that the elect are still under the wrath of God until they believe according to Ephesians 2:1-3. Fourth, it negates the principle of grace by entailing that the application of the atonement is owed to the elect by God himself since Jesus has literally purchased it from God on their behalf. Neither Schrock nor Wills address these problems (See pages 83-86 in Whosoever for my critique of Owen's double payment argument and note I quote or reference the following Calvinists who critiqued it: Ursinus, Davenant, Lazarus Seaman, Polhill, Dabney, A. A. Hodge, Charles Hodge, Shedd, and Curt Daniel.). Neither Schrock nor Wills address what these fellow Calvinists have said in critique of the double-payment argument.
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The Saturdays singer Frankie Sandford is in talks to become an 'X Factor' judge, replacing Cheryl Cole
Frankie Sandford is in talks to become an 'X Factor' judge.
The Saturdays singer is being lined up to replace Cheryl Cole - who is set to join Simon Cowell on the US version - on the panel of the ITV1 talent show as bosses think she will impress viewers with her opinions and good looks.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Frankie has all the right ingredients for an 'X Factor' judge - she looks great, she can hold her own and she's been there. The Saturdays have had to work hard so she knows what the wannabes are going through.
"Just like Cheryl, she is young and glamorous and someone the contestants can relate to."
The 22-year-old beauty - who is currently dating footballer Wayne Bridge - first shot to fame with S Club Juniors when she was 12 before joining The Saturdays so already has a lot of experience.
However, Frankie faces stiff competition from Mel B as the pregnant former Spice Girls singer recently hinted she has the job.
Mel - who currently lives in Los Angeles - said: "I think I might be coming over for quite some time at some point next year. Well, I'm not going by myself, am I? The whole family is going to move, I think."
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'The Last Stand' Trailer Marks Arnold Schwarzenegger's Comeback (Video)
They remade Total Recall, but the first look at The Last Stand proves that you can't replace Arnold Schwarzenegger.
While the action star-turned-politician makes an appearance in this weekend's Expendables 2, he makes his true, leading-man return in Korean director Jee-Woon Kim's American debut, in which he plays a border-town sheriff nearing retirement.
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The plan for relaxation gets waylaid, however, when a drug cartel makes the very careless mistake of deciding that, with all the unpatrolled land along the American-Mexican divide, it has to choose the small, arid patch the hulking lawman has sworn to protect, no matter the cost in blood or vehicles.
He's joined in the film by Forest Whitaker, Luis Guzman, Genesis Rodriguez and Johnny Knoxville (obviously). The action thrill ride roars into theaters in January.
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Saturday, March 25, 2017
How to Draw a Rhinoceros
Toronto: BookThug, c2016.
120 p.
This is a debut collection by a law professor and poet, who also happens to be an acquaintance of mine. But that had no bearing on the fact that I adored this book of poetry.
I enjoyed it because of its cleverness, creative wordplay, and focus on science and on a specific theme - obviously the rhinoceros. I've made no secret of my love of the combination of science & poetry - from Alice Major to Madhur Anand, I've always enjoyed this combo.
This book takes the natural sciences as its subject. Sutherland examines the rhino from many angles; historical (the first touring rhino); artistic (Durer's rhinoceros sketches); biographical (sketches of some of the best known zoo owners/beast collectors in history); whimsical (Clara the rhino aboard ship, in law school, in space and more).
Each one has a different light to shed on the place that the rhinoceros has played in human history and culture. There are even some "found poems", something I always find intriguing - these ones are drawn from varied sources, from a 19th C. circus poster, from government reports of poaching, from Theodore Roosevelt & Ernest Hemingway's hunting narratives, as some examples.
The thematic thread - a rhinoceros - holds all of these witty poems together. The facets of the collection provide differing views of natural history and human interference in animal life, and hint of much more to be explored. Thankfully there are some notes on the writing of the poems at the end that may give interested readers a bit more to search out, now that the never-before-considered topic of the rhinoceros seems so fascinating.
If you have any interest in history, natural or otherwise, and welcome an encounter with new poets and unexpected obsessions, I recommend finding a copy of this satisfyingly enjoyable read.
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- Anonymous3/25/2017 02:42:00 pm
The Rhinoceros in Art from Durer to Stubbs is one of the most improbably-titled and most enjoyable art books I've come across.ReplyDeleteReplies
Well, it is a pretty great title!Delete
Melwyk, this does sound like a fascinating,intelligent collection of poetry. I have a lot to learn about rhinoceroses! Excellent review, as usual. (By the way, it was through Kate's book blog that I "met" you. Her blog was one of the first book blogs I encountered when I started blogging. I've reviewed some of her short fiction.)ReplyDeleteReplies
That's very cool! Yes, Kate is a person of wide interests indeed :)Delete
I really enjoyed Kate's short story collection and I bought a copy of this to support her. I just haven't got around to it yet. Glad you liked it!ReplyDeleteReplies
I thought it was clever and accessible and fun -- while being quite sciencey, which of course I love!Delete
What a cool idea for a book. I'll have to look for it.ReplyDeleteReplies
It is a cool idea, and I thought she was able to carry through the theme without forcing anything to fit -- there was lots to work with, and it had a natural flow.Delete


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Ivy Seidel dreams of being a writer. With a creative writing from MFB and a drawer of rejections, and numerous stories that she has penned, she still has not become the all around great American novelist. When her friend, Joel, offers her his job at the upstate New York prison doing a writing course, she accepts.
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Ivy knows her funds are running low and after receiving too many rejections, she chooses to take the job at the maximum-security prison. When good friend, Danny, learns she will be teaching writing classes for inmates, he is surprised. Dannemora, the name of the prison in which she will be teaching, is known to have terrible violence, not to mention aggressive inmates behind bars. Ivy meets Vance Harrow and finds him so unlike any of the other prisoners. In fact he seems to be extremely bright and artistic. Ivy begins to wonder should Vance even be in prison? Especially after talking to him and learning more for his reasons of being behind bars. One minute he shows charm and the next a barrage of rage that she does not quite understand. Ferdie begins to question Ivy and her real reason for answers. He knows that crimes can be complicated enough without any mixed conspiracy theories. She may be working on a book, but he still wonders why all the questions. As Ivy continues to question Vance's innocence, she sets out to find the truth, not realizing every time she pumps for more answers to her questions, she is only drawing attention to herself. Now she may have entered a domain that should have been kept closed.
End of Story is one of those reads that allows the reader to follow the steps of an aspiring writer who is willing to jump into any situation to find that one theme that will help get the recognition needed to be a famous author. The foundation of the story is quite fascinating and gives the reader insight into some aspects of prison life that Ivy encounters once she enters the prison. She even faces some of the brutal attacks often brought on by fellow prisoners. She certainly has guts to delve into an investigation just for a mystery when she is only a writer. I enjoyed the dialogue she shared with Ferdie and Vance, and often got caught up in the contact. Peter Abrahams weaves a psychological suspense thriller that keeps one on the edge of their seat often wondering what will happen next. There were moments I tried to close the book to finish it later, but each page drove me closer to the end. All I can say is, thanks for a colossal ending that I never saw in the making.
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The magazine today released its annual rankings, which aim to show parents which schools best prepare students for college-level work. According to the magazine's website, it uses state-mandated assessments, as well as schools' education of their black, Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students, in the rankings.
Students' performance on Advanced Placement tests and in International Baccalaureate programs, where applicable, is also taken into consideration. The magazine looked at more than 21,000 public high schools from 49 states and the District of Columbia.
Bob Jones was ranked 5th in Alabama and No. 802 in the nation, according to the website. Grissom was ranked 7th in the state and No. 890 in the nation.
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After Google's LG-manufactured Nexus 4 went live on the Play Store, it was only minutes before it was sold out. That wasn't the case for T-Mobile though, as it's taken them a bit longer to see the new device go out of stock. T-Mobile has been selling the Nexus 4 for $199 with a new two-year contract on their 42Mbps HSPA+ network. T-Mobile hasn't said when they will have more Nexus 4 devices available, but given the difficulties that Google has had with the Nexus 4, we could be waiting for a couple of weeks before we see anything. After all, Google did say that they would have more available in the coming weeks. So unless T-Mobile has a trick up their sleeve, we're going to be waiting a while before seeing more Nexus 4's.
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In talks that opened Wednesday, Greece may ask the United States to pay rent on four US military bases in this country, political sources said.
The sources said Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou's government, edging away from its election pledge to close them, would seek rent of several hundred million dollars from Washington for the bases to try to ease pressure on its negative balance of payments. The negotiations on the bases are expected to last from six to nine months.


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Every writer can write good essays – some can even write great ones. But most writers aren't living up to their potential. Here is a list of ways that you can improve your writing. Most of these are fixes to very common mistakes.
Use the word processor that came with your computer or upgrade to a pro-level one. Mine is called Scrivener but you can also use Grammarly. That one has a spell-check and you can set it to check your grammar as well. I'm always finding errors in my writing thanks to these checks. I was given the advice to do this and my writing is so much better for it.
Have as many people critique your work as you can get to get different perspectives on your work. Join writer's groups. The people in these groups are always ready to give what advice they can.
Remember that you get what you give. Don't just take advice and never give any.
Always take the advice that you are given from your writer's group or editors who critique your work. Every piece of advice I've been given has worked for me. And never take offense to what people say, remember, they are trying to help you.
Write a first draft on a piece of notebook paper. This way you can use your typing session as your editing session. This has helped me see many mistakes in my writing. If you're worried about word count this method can help you as well. I usually get between 500 to 600 words on the front and back of a piece of college-ruled notebook paper.
Leave your first draft sitting for a day if it is not time sensitive material. That way you can look it over and see if your article sounds weird. Any article sounds great when it is still fresh, but if the article is bad, you can usually see the bad parts and fix them after you take some time to let the idea cool off.
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Look at other people's work if you can. This helps you to get a feel of what's expected. It also helps to keep you from being redundant. Redundancy makes an article mediocre. Find obscure or less well known facts to make a redundant article interesting. If you can, buy an article from an essay-writing service. These guys are pros and you can learn a lot from them.
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Once more in Shimokitazawa, where there is a small 5th floor club called Heaven & Earth, and where, after dancing sweaty hot electro and hip hop all night (and gospel for Charlie K), you can sit on the balcony as the typhoon rolls in over Tokyo and then you can get noddles on the way home with the salary men on their way to work. Its my favourite hedoistic hideaway adn always a lot lot lot of fun. Feel lucky to land there (another planet).
But it was not all play – I did at least do a little bit of a presentation for Tech/Animation (and sang) before the all night mad dancing come split level mutli-sited chaos-relief from the rigours of the TCS conference and reception (after Kittler's talk) and much jet lag come self-induced sleeplessness took over. Walking home an epiphany about the styles of writing, and pleasure at meeting new comrades, getting gift books ("Culture on Drugs" looks good [Dave Boothroyd, MUP 2006] – and I was only just before taking notes on Freud's guilt about the fate of Max von Flieschl-Marxow…).
Hence the rather subdued interventions at the conference today, but probably that's probably good thing eh. Probably it was raucous enough as it was, this ubiquitous media routine. Jeremy Gilbert on Steigler tomorrow, in the presence of the man hisself, should be better.
Many thanks to Toshiya for organising (pic 1) and to the enthusiasts who turned up for the second year in a row (i am overwhelmed – pic 2) and to Midnight Snacks (here somewhat obscured, except for t-shirt slogan, in pic number 3).
And it was a fine thing that there were a good number of Goldsmiths CCS and associates in the crowd, and various other digniied (and as the night wore on elegantly un-dignified) peoples, and lots of very fine sounds, people willing to talk endlessly about interesting projects (Tokyo pirate radio post soon; anmation special; and perhaps reviews of Ian Condry and Dave B's books – though probably just shout outs as they look quite good and don't need to be trashed by me: "shortcircuiting the exasperating detourof communication" [Boothroyd 2006:47]). On the whole a fun nght had by all. But as a consequence, I'm skipping tonight's visit with SL to La Jetee' cafe-bar (sumimasen Chris Marker).
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So I read Shiver and really enjoyed it. By a stroke of luck that rarely occurs for little old me, I won a copy of Ballad from the wonderful Angieville. Intrigued, I grabbed Lament from the library (Ballad's predecessor, although both can be read as stand-alones without too much confusion, I think) and got reading.
Lament was great, although I didn't enjoy it quite as much as Shiver – it just seemed to be missing that unidentifiable something. I enjoyed the Celtic edge it had to it, and Stiefvater's use of faerie lore.
After reading so much about Dee and Luke, I was disappointed to find that we really don't get much about them in Ballad, except through Dee's unsent text messages to James. I know this is supposed to be his story, and more of a companion novel than a sequel, but I found myself wondering about them quite a bit. Also, although I really liked Dee in Lament, I found myself disliking her a bit here – from James' point of view she seems incredibly selfish.
For whatever reason, I wasn't a huge fan of reading from James' POV – I'm not really sure why, since I love him as a character. I have a tendency toward the bad boy rather than nice guy characters, but Luke (although I did like him) just seems so superficial in comparison to the depth and character that James has. Nuala's POV was always entertaining, especially as I watched her go from thinking about James as a victim to thinking about him as someone she cares about.
It also seemed like all of the action and all of the big reveals were clumped together at the end – there were some great scenes, but they might have been a little more effective if they were spread out. I love the world she's created though, as well as her characters – Mr. Sullivan in particular. I'll be interested to see where James and Dee's relationship goes from here – it seems to be left a bit open for another book featuring them (perhaps the events of Ballad from Dee's point of view?), and if there is another, I can't wait to read it. As it stands, Dee's entanglement with Faerie as the cloverhand doesn't seem like it will be over anytime soon.
Overall, an enjoyable read. Great ending, too. If you like Stiefvater's style, you won't be disappointed with this one.
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Patient Dies After Physician, Pharmacist Miss Important Drug Alert
This month's case looks at the very important issue of drug information – specifically what should health care practitioners know about a medication before it is prescribed to a patient.
Dr. Z, 72, was a pediatrician who had his own solo practice for almost his entire career. Two years earlier he had stopped taking on new patients, as he began to plan for retirement.
Dr. Z's private office was lined with books. He preferred letters to email, calls to texts. He got his news from the newspaper, didn't own a smart phone, and although he could use his computer, he mainly left that to the office staff. In spite of, or perhaps because of his old-fashioned ways, he was a beloved fixture in his community, and had taken care of several generations of local children.
One day a 4-year old female patient with a history of asthma was brought into the physician's office by her mother, Mrs. C. The child was exhibiting a barky cough and was diagnosed with croup. The physician prescribed one-half teaspoon once a day of an extended-release oral suspension that contained chlorpheniramine and hydrocodone.
The next day, Dr. Z's office nurse called Mrs. C to find out how the patient was feeling. The mother reported that the child was much better and was running around. The nurse told the mother to call if she had any questions or if the child got worse.
The following morning, the mother found the child unresponsive and called 911. The emergency medical technicians performed CPR and transported the child to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead. An autopsy revealed that the child had toxic blood levels of hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine.
Unbeknownst to Dr. Z, the FDA had issued a press release three months before this incident warning about prescribing this medication to children under the age of 6. A notice was also posted on the FDA website. An FDA Alert, warning against use in children under age 6, and noting that the FDA had received reports of death in children less than 6 years of age who were prescribed the medication, had been released the week before this event. And finally, an FDA "Dear Provider" letter had been sent within a week of the prescribing event. Dr. Z did not see any of these, and was unaware of the FDA warning.
To make matters worse, when the mother went to get the medication from the pharmacy, a DUR (drug utilization review) alert popped up, advising the pharmacist to call the doctor to double check the prescription. Instead, the pharmacist overrode the alert, and filled the script without consulting with the physician.
The child's family sued Dr. Z, as well as the pharmacy. Dr. Z felt terrible about the child's death. He became very depressed, and decided to retire earlier than planned. But he still had to deal with the lawsuit, and so he met with the defense attorney provided by his insurance.


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I think most of you know that I love my Mini, but since some of you are still in the shopping stage, I wanted to give you a hindsight review of my RV choice.
What I love:
- It it really easy to drive. I am in love with the Sprinter!
- Averaging 15mpg. (Some say they do better, but this is my average.)
- Really reliable engine. I know that if I take good care of it, my Mercedes Benz diesel will keep my Mini running for a long, long time.
- It is skinny, so that makes for much less stress in tight spots.
- I love the floorplan and rear bath, with a large enough shower to use. (I didn't realize how few RVers used their own showers!)
- I like the more contemporary interior design.
- 24 foot with a slide is the perfect size for me.
- I can do a veggie oil conversion on the diesel.
What I don't love:
- How much I spent.
- Poor quality of house construction.
- Poor quality of Gulf Stream support.
If I were shopping right now? I'd probably be looking at something like this 2003 Winnebago Minnie.
- I'd have as much, (if not more) room as my current class C
- I bought my 2006 Mini for $45K, and could probably pay $15k less for this 2003 Winnebago.
- I'd have an RV that had a good manufacturer — better construction, better customer service, and, oh dear god, maybe I'd get a detailed schematic!
As I start to finally tighten the belt on my spending, I think my only regret is just how much I spent. I'd rather have the $15k and the older Winnebago.
Hold back on the "I told you so!"


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Question: Is not all [mental]argument mind over mind?
Answer by Mary Baker Eddy: The Scriptures refer to God as saying, "Come now, and let us reason together." There is but one right Mind, and that one should and does govern [us]. Any co-partnership with that Mind is impossible; and the only benefit in speaking often one to another, arises from the success that one individual has with another in leading their thoughts away from the human mind or body, and guiding the with Truth. That individual is the best healer who asserts him or herself the lest, and thus becomes a transparency for the divine Mind, who is the only physician; the divine Mind is the scientific healer.


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Hey Preps!
No I do not need therapy. I promise I only have a mild (huge) obsession and collection of anchors.
A San Diego native who was shipped to the Northeast, and then decided to attend college in the South...I couldn't tell you where my collection even started, or why I initially fell in love with the global symbol for stability. Maybe because I feel like my life is never completely stable (which it shouldn't be yet), and is ever changing that I have developed a love for the symbol that completely contrasts my current spot in life. Not to get all philosophical, but maybe like my love of anchors, I am constantly trying to get to the future without enjoying the present. Why? Because knowing what my future holds allows me to prepare for it...which means stability.
And there you have it...I have just confessed to being a total control freak. Kalyn, the weirdo girl who is preparing for the zombie apocalypse (not really). But sure, I want to be successful, and I want to know if I will be right now. I want the biggest girl job you can find me, no baby-steps along the way, please. I'm a leaps and bounds type of girl (now gentlemen...no I do not mean in relationships so don't even snicker at that).
Then I feel as if I am also the opposite...not only do I want to see what the future may hold, but I also tend to dwell in the past. I think of all the things I would have done differently...I regret a lot; even on teeny insignificant things...and through my life I have actually become a little bit less outgoing, and a little bit more cautious when it comes to friendships and relationships. Do I think guarding your heart is a good thing? Yes. Do I think getting to know someone slowly is a good thing? Absolutely...but there comes a point where you know that your guard has been up way too long, and you wish you knew how to lower the walls that are stopping you from developing a really special bond with someone.
Social Media these days has had a huge impact on the way we as society function. We constantly compare ourselves to what we see on our Facebooks, or go through our old pictures thinking about the good ole' days. It's pointless. It really does no good except make us want more and not appreciate the life we are currently living. It anchors us down.
I am anchored down by my impatience of the future, and the reminiscence of the past. I know that, and am trying each day to overcome the weights that bind me from truly enjoying my life (not that I don't). I have been hurt, and will probably be hurt again...but why am I putting all my blame and energy on a past relationship that didn't work out? Why am I spending time worrying about the future...when I know I will one day get to where I want to be if I work at it hard enough. We put so much pressure on ourselves when we are worrying about things we can't help. I can't help that I have been hurt in the past...so instead of using that as an excuse...I need to focus on the present, and enjoying my life. We can find reasons to feel anxious or upset...but we can also find even more reasons to be thankful and excited about each day as it comes. When you are truly happy...that is when your future takes ahold of you, and blesses you in ways you can't imagine.
Don't ever forget where you came from, or the lessons you have learned along the way. People are put into our lives to teach us. Look back on the good and bad, and know that you are better from it...and take baby steps instead of leaps and bounds to truly grow as a person.
The first being to admit what is anchoring you down, so you can slowly lift it off the ocean's floor and begin to sail again.
(I am such a nerd with all my analogies...just call me your 2013 Plato...
my anchor analogy, his cave allegory...basically the same level).
God bless y'all!


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8 Answers to Your Flu Shot Questions
As the end of the year gets closer, you may have already caught a cold or another bug from work or school—but you'll want to be extra careful to protect yourself from the flu. Flu season can begin as early as October, but it tends to peak at this time of year—from December to February.
To keep yourself from getting sick, it's best to get the flu vaccine as early as possible, but as long as the flu virus is circulating, it isn't too late. You can still get vaccinated, and take other measures to stay healthy.
Your local pharmacy will still have flu shots for 2015 – 2016. Getting vaccinated at your local pharmacy is convenient (you can get it while grocery shopping, for example) and can also save you a trip to your doctor's office (often a germ factory at this time of year).
These 8 questions and answers will walk you through what you need to know about getting vaccinated in 2015.
1. Why are there so many flu shot choices?
Like any good product, the flu shot has evolved. This means more choices, but folks who weren't able to receive the vaccine in the past are also able to get vaccinated. There are now options for you if you have an egg allergy, or would prefer an alternative to a shot with a needle.
2. Trivalent (TIV) versus quadrivalent (QIV)—what's the difference?
A TIV or trivalent flu shot protects against 3 strains of the flu virus. A QIV or quadrivalent flu shot protects against 4 strains of the flu virus.
The flu is a virus that can be made up of 3 different types: A, B, and C. Influenza A and B are the most common types of the virus that show up each year during flu season and are included in the flu shot created each year.
The trivalent flu shot protects against 2 different influenza A viruses and 1 influenza B virus.
The quadrivalent flu shot protects against the same 2 influenza A viruses, the same influenza B virus, and an additional influenza B virus.
3. Is it true that there is a small needle flu shot?
Yes. Approximately 20% of people are afraid of needles and receiving shots, and the Fluzone Intradermal vaccine is one option if you're part of that group. Fluzone Intradermal uses a microneedle delivery system that allows the vaccine to be delivered with a 90% smaller needle. And even though the Fluzone Intradermal vaccine uses a small ultra-thin needle, it's still very effective. In fact, it's one of the quadrivalent vaccines and will protect you against 4 common strains of the flu.
For more information on Fluzone Intradermal, check out the manufacturer page here.
4. What about the nasal spray flu vaccine?
FluMist is another needle-free option. It's a live flu vaccine that can be administered as a nasal spray for anyone 2 to 49 years of age.
For more information on FluMist, see the manufacturer page here.
5. Which flu shot can be given to people with an egg allergy?
Flublok is approved for adults 18 and older who have an egg allergy. Take note though—if you only experience hives, rather than a more serious reaction to eggs, you can still choose between Flublok or the normal inactivated flu vaccine.
You can find more information on Flublok here.
6. If I'm 65 or older do I have to get the high-dose flu shot?
No. If you are 65 years of age or older you can either get the regular flu shot or the Fluzone High-Dose flu shot.
However, the high-dose flu shot is the first and only flu vaccine specifically for people 65 years and up. According to the manufacturer, it is 24% more effective than the regular flu shot. Ask your doctor or pharmacist which vaccine is right for you, and take a look at the manufacturer's website for more information.
Also be aware—if you have Medicare, you may be able to receive a yearly flu shot for free. You can find more information on the Medicare.gov site.
7. Can kids get a flu shot at the pharmacy?
Yes and no. You'll want to check with your local pharmacy to see if your state allows pharmacists to vaccinate children. Pharmacists in Illinois, for example, can give flu shots to children 10 years and older, while the limit in Pennsylvania is 9 years and older, and Ohio pharmacists can give a flu shot to children as young as 7.
8. How long does it take for the flu vaccine to start working?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) it takes approximately 2 weeks for your body to build antibodies to the flu vaccine. You can still get sick during this time, and this is why you'll want to get vaccinated as soon as possible if you haven't already done so.


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The DFSA's regulatory mandate includes asset management, banking and credit services, securities, collective investment funds, custody and trust services, commodities futures trading, Islamic finance, insurance, an international equities exchange, and an international commodities derivatives exchange. In addition to regulating financial and ancillary services, the DFSA is responsible for supervising and enforcing anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) requirements applicable in the DIFC. The DFSA has also accepted a delegation of powers from the DIFC Registrar of Companies (RoC) to investigate the affairs of DIFC companies and partnerships where a material breach of DIFC Companies Law is suspected and to pursue enforcement remedies available to the Registrar.
Saeb Eigner was appointed DFSA Chairman in August, 2011. He has been a member of the Board since October 2004 and served as Deputy Chairman since 2007.
Formerly a Senior Manager at ANZ Grindlays Bank PLC, in London, Eigner headed the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Division of the private bank, which he left to found Lonworld, a private investment group in the early 1990's.
Eigner holds a Master's Degree in Management from London Business School. He is a former Governor of London Business School and currently a member of its Estate Committee.
He is the co-author of the management books Sand to Silicon (2003) and Sand to Silicon-Going Global (2009) and author of Art of the Middle East (2010 and 2015).
He holds and/or has held a number of Board appointments in Banking, Strategy, Education, Regulation and Investment.
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Ian Johnston was appointed Chief Executive of the DFSA in June 2012. Johnston joined the DFSA in November 2006, as a Managing Director heading the Policy and Legal Services Division.
Johnston was admitted to practice law in Australia in the early 1980's and spent most of his career in the private sector. He held a number of senior positions within the financial sector and was the CEO of one of Australia's major trustee companies. During that time, he played a leading role in the trustee industry and served on the National Council of the Trustee Corporations Association.
In 1999, Johnston joined the Australian Securities and Investments Commission where he was Executive Director, Financial Services regulation, and spent several terms as an Acting Commissioner. In 2005, he took up a position as a special advisor with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
Johnston is a past Chairman of the Joint Forum, which comprises representatives of the major international regulatory standard-setters (IOSCO, IAIS and the Basel Committee). In November 2013, he was elected to the Steering Group of IOSCO's Growth and Emerging Markets Committee. He is also a member of the Technical Committee of the IAIS, the global standard-setting body for insurance regulation, and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Financial Planning Standards Board.
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You won't find a truer taste of Old World Eastern European baking traditions this side of the Atlantic than at this Omaha-based Lithuanian bakery. Famous for its specialty breads and "Napoleon torte" (which is named after the French leader who developed a passion for the treat during his Russian Campaign), the family owned bakery has garnered multiple "Best of Omaha" awards from Omaha Magazine for its exceptional Eastern European delicacies.
Rich in history and flavor, Lithuanian Bakery's Eastern European specialties are made from recipes and baking traditions handed down through generations. Their variety of distinctive rye breads is made the Old-World way: by hand, in small batches, and without preservatives or additives. Their famed dessert, the Napoleon Torte, is a Lithuanian specialty named after Napoleon Bonaparte, who developed a craving for the layered treat during his Russian Campaign. The light, flaky, masterpiece of eight wafer layers divided by handmade buttercream—available in two addictive flavors—is made today with the same painstaking three-day process that it was more than a century ago, resulting in an exceptional one-of-a-kind dessert experience.
For nearly three decades the three Mackevicius brothers—Algird, Vytautas, and Alfonsas—have run Omaha's renowned Lithuanian Bakery founded by their parents. Algird is the expert bread baker. Alfonsas oversees production of the Napoleon Tortes, and Vytautas. aka "Joe," presides over operations and customer service. Together, they keep this family bakery thriving and serving their loyal customers with authentic Old World specialties.
Multiple time "Best of Omaha" award winner from Omaha Magazine.
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Orders are shipped Monday through Thursday, except holidays. Orders placed by 6 PM (ET) Monday and Tuesday can be shipped two business days following. Perishable items cannot be shipped over a weekend and cannot be delivered on Sunday or Monday.
Weather and unforeseen circumstances can delay your shipment. We strongly recommend that you schedule your order to arrive at least 1 business day before your desired usage date to allow for any delays.
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Napoleon Tortes
STORE: Lithauanian Bakery's Napoleon Tortes contain no additives or preservatives. They should be stored in your refrigerator for up to 1 month, or in your freezer for up to 4 months. Tortes can be re-frozen two times, so you don't have to worry about putting out the whole torte! <Br> REFRIGERATED TORTE: Remove the torte from your refrigerator and set out at room temperature about 1 hour before serving. The torte can also be served cold from the refrigerator.
FROZEN TORTE: Thaw the torte in your refrigerator overnight. About one hour before serving, remove it and set out at room temperature before serving. If not defrosted, remove frozen torte from your freezer and set at room temperature approximately 3 hours before serving.
Lithuanian Breads Like the tortes, all breads from Lithuanian Bakery contain no additives or preservatives. They can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to a week, or frozen for up to 1 month.
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In Virginia they don't force you out of your home:
Virginia rescue workers go door to door. If people resist the plea to leave, Mr. Judkins told The Daily Press in Newport News, rescue workers give them Magic Markers and ask them to write their Social Security numbers on their body parts so they can be identified. "It's cold, but it's effective," Mr. Judkins explained.
New York Times story here.
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Monday12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Passes valid for children 10 years old and younger. Skate Rental is $2.00 for Regular Skates. Can not be combined with any other offer. Can not be used towards group rates, fundraisers, or birthday parties. Not valid with any other discount, special, offer or coupon. Not valid on holidays or school holidays. SKATE RENTAL NOT INCLUDED!!! Pass good for Monday's and Wednesday's only. Must present printed copy for free admission. No electronic passes permitted!


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Party at Ak Altyn and other info (Ashgabat)
Ak Altyn hotel (tel: Protected content have a pool party on July 14th from 18:00 till 23:00. I was told that the entrance is free.
Also in "Kaktus Bar" (garden area) the prices for alcohol beverages went down 50%. The food at "Kaktus bar" is good and the prices are not so expensive.


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I've had this recipe written out on a card for years and have no idea where it actually came from. While this isn't my own recipe, it's one we've enjoyed for a long time so I thought I'd share our favorite Peppermint Sparkles Christmas Cookie recipe with you here. I hope you love them like we do.
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup veg shortening
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2½ cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- red food coloring (optional)
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, shortening, sugar, egg, salt and vanilla until smooth and slightly fluffed up.
- Add flour to incorporate.
- When dough is mixed take half out and set aside. Add coloring to remainder and mix again until dough is pink. If you are concerned about food coloring you can omit this - they are just as tasty without.
- Grab a little white dough and a little pink dough and roll all together into a ball.
- Place your cookie balls on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Once your pan is full, flatten balls with the palm of your hand until about a ½ inch thick.
- Sprinkle each cookie liberally with crushed candy cane.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 min.
- Watch cookies carefully, you don't really want them to brown.
This Christmas Cookie recipe for Peppermint Sparkles is great for little helping hands. Kids can help roll the balls of dough or sprinkle the candy on top. I even had my two year old act as 'dough squasher' he did a fab job!


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The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) recently conducted a competitive procurement to purchase statewide Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Services. Through intentional provision of child care resource and referral services, EEC intends to focus its resources such that (1) families have access to high quality information, resources and referrals that meet their specific needs and are educated regarding cost, quality and availability of early education and out of school time care; and (2) provider development and engagement services support intentional, coordinated, and measurable efforts that are aligned with QRIS and ensure provider access to training and technical assistance that links to EEC licensing requirements and standards. CCR&Rs will use the Strengthening Families framework, which provides a concrete frame to support families, increase knowledge of growth and development, and increase knowledge of social and emotional development, resilience and social networks.
EEC initiated this procurement to comply with state laws intended to ensure that services are purchased at the best value to the Commonwealth. As a result of this competitive procurement, some existing CCR&R agencies were not awarded contracts to provide these essential services. EEC recognizes that this outcome will require a period of transition in some regions across the Commonwealth. EEC is committed to ensuring that this transition minimally impacts the providers, children and families in the affected areas and, to this end, is working with all of the CCR&R agencies to develop a formal transition plan. Information and updates regarding this transition will be posted on EEC's website, as it becomes available.
The following list of Child Care Resource and Referral agencies (CCRR) include links to the list of towns they serve as of January 1, 2013.
CACCI, Child Care Network - Region: Southeast and Cape
Child Care Choices of Boston - Region: Metro Boston
Child Care Circuit, Community Day Care of Lawrence - Region: Northeast
Children's Aid and Family Services - Region: Central Massachusetts
New England Farm Workers - Region: Western Massachusetts
PACE, Child Care Works - Region: Southeast and Cape
Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. - Region: Metro Boston


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