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By David Englander
AS WILLIAM MANSFIELD, the CEO of Valspar, observed at a conference last month, he might be one of the few managers to be pleased with his company's 2009 earnings performance, and for good reason. Earnings at the maker of paints and coatings rose 13%, despite a 17% decline in revenue, thanks mainly to lower costs for raw materials and operations. For 2010, more double-digit profit growth is on the menu.
At a Glance
Valspar (ticker: VAL)
|Market Value
|$2.8 billion
|52-Week Range
|$28.79 - $15.13
|FY 2009 Revenue
|$2.88 billion
|FY 2009 Net Income
|$179 million
|FY Est 2010 EPS
|FY Est 2010 P/E
|Dividend Yield
|Fiscal Year Ends
|Data as of
Visit Company Research for more on Valspar
Source: FactSet
Over the past five years, (ticker: VAL) has poured $1 billion into its business, for acquisitions, capital investments and brand-building. Now that investment is paying off. In the company's fiscal 2010 year, which ends in October, sales should increase, due to new business and market-share gains, as well as a cyclical improvement in Valspar's markets.
Valspar is the sixth-largest maker of paints and coatings in the world. Paints account for 38% of its sales; coatings, the remainder.
The company, which has 10% of the U.S market for paints, caters to the do-it-yourselfers. It mainly sells its paints through home-improvement stores like Lowe's, where it is the featured brand. Valspar also makes, to a lesser extent, automotive paints for the aftermarket. Paint sales came in roughly flat for the year.
Sales of packaging coatings, the stuff that goes on the inside and outside of containers like soft-drink cans and pet food cans, edged down slightly. But those of industrial coatings, which generate 40% of total sales, plunged 40%. These coatings go on coil steel, used in commercial construction, and on wood used in furniture. Coatings sales, as a whole, fell 17%. But the worst seems behind the division, as demand appears to be stabilizing. In fact, in some markets, including China, growth is slowly resuming. Valspar owns 80% of Huarun, the No. 3 Chinese paint and coating maker.
Last year, all of Valspar's businesses remained profitable. This was in large part due to the decline in the price of petroleum-based resins, which account for 60% of the cost of goods sold. Gross margins climbed by 6.3 percentage points, to 36.4%, while operating margins rose 2.5 percentage points, to 11%.
Some investors worry that rising raw-materials costs will crimp margins in 2010. Saul Ludwig, who covers Valspar for KeyBanc, estimates that raw materials might go up 2.6%, on average, year over year. But he also maintains that the Valspar brand is popular enough to make any price increases stick, and that gross margins will end the year flat. In fiscal 2009, Valspar earned $179 million, or $1.77 a share, on $2.88 billion in revenue. This year, earnings should jump 13%, to $2.00, on $3 billion in sales.
In December 2008, we recommended Valspar, ("Painting a Mostly Pretty Picture") when the stock was at $19.62. Since then, the stock has risen 44%, closing yesterday at $28.25. In a year, as earnings shoot up, the shares could hit $35. The stock pays an annual dividend of 64 cents, producing a yield of 2.2% at its current price.
Valspar produces a mountain of free cash flow–$220 million in 2009, a figure that probably will be rivaled this year. Over the next five years, the company thinks it can generate $1.8 billon in operating cash flow. It plans on using $800 million of that for capital spending and dividends, which leaves $1 billion left over. That cash can either go for more stock buybacks or acquisitions. Given the company's record, the cash is likely to be used well.


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This site has been retired. Head on over to Coyote Tracks for its new incarnation!
Journal entries
In early May (2015) I wrote a piece I published on Medium called "Blogging about not blogging," in which I mused on my near-abandonment of my tech blog as well as my failure to keep my "writing journal"—i.e., this blog—up to date.
Going Concerns nominated for a Cóyotl
While I'm going to be trying to get back into blogging a little more here, now that I've gotten a spiffy new setup on Coyote Prints and what I hope will prove to be a more user-friendly blogging editor setup based around BBEdit, this is just a quick update. My novella "Going Concerns" has been nominated for a Cóyotl Award, the writing award from the Furry Writers' Guild. Voting is open until mid-August. This is a really good batch of nominees—I've always been inclined to wave the "furry literature" flag around, granted, but if this group isn't going to convince people there's some great stuff being written with anthropomorphic animal characters, both from within the fandom and without, I'm not sure what will.
Twitter, LiveJournal and navel-gazing
I've observed in the past that LiveJournal has been disrupted more by Twitter than any traditional "blogging" platform—like it or hate it, Twitter's perfect not only for status updates (its original use case) but for just about any quick "hey, I'd like to share this with friends and followers" impulse. Tumblr is something of an extra sucker punch: while there are things that LJ does that Tumblr doesn't, nearly everything they both do—from following your friends' posts to providing a safe haven for teen-to-twentysomethings to get righteously angry about the state of the world—Tumblr does objectively better.
Quiet around these parts
Updates since my last post, all the way back in April:
Novel workshop and etc.
I haven't mentioned this here yet, but I've been accepted into this year's Novel Writers Workshop at the Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction. The novel I'm workshopping is a hard sf novel (tentatively) called Kismet. I'm excited and a bit nervous about it—I've never actually finished a novel before. (Not that there's any guarantee I'll finish this one, but I'd like to think this will make it substantially more likely.) I'll be attending with a friend, Tim Susman, who's finished a fair number of novels—and who met the workshop's instructor, Kij Johnson, when she was teaching at the Clarion Workshop he attended a few years ago.
Ursa Major Final Ballot
I'm very happy to say that Indigo Rain made the Ursa Major ballot this year!
Indigo Rain and the Ursa Majors
Nominations for the 2013 Ursa Major Awards are open through February 28th, and my novella "Indigo Rain" is eligible! This is the first time I've had something in the running since Why Coyotes Howl in 2005.
A digression on Cyberpunk
I was listening to Fangs and Fonts' most recent podcast on cyberpunk, and—
I hate to say it, but…
…I may start writing a web serial sometime soon.
Ebook Hula
A couple minor updates: Why Coyotes Howl has been submitted to Bad Dog Books and should be available there in a couple days for $5.99 retail. And, the ebook version of "Indigo Rain" is now available at Amazon and Lulu (and should be on the iBookstore and Nook store soon).

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text: on my triple screen setup if I go to a full screen replay from the monitor the button to return back from full screen is obscured in the bezel correction. Left me thinking somethings was wrong until I ran in window and realised the buttons location was not visible. Maybe others will have same issue. Perhaps relocate it.


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George answered my comments
>PS: Although we cannot judge individuals, can we not say that even the most
> sincere, well-meaning and in some instances at least even genuine
> who pray fervently to the Virgin Mary are involved in a lie and an
> And would we not suppose that demons enforce that darkness? If so, why
> should evangelical deception and idolatry be any different?
GM: This is well beyond the science-religion area but needs comment.
is nothing intrinsically false or idolatrous about my asking you to pray for
Christians of all varieties often do this, requesting prayers for healing &c.
Why is it then false or idolatrous to pray, "Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray
us sinners now and at the hour of our death?" If I Tim.2:5 strikes the
practice, it also strikes the first.
The problem there is not lying or idolatry but uncertainty. We have
assurance that departed saints hear our prayers (& I would add, some good
to believe that they don't hear anything) & no biblical invitation or
command to
pray to them.
Such prayer is idolatrous if the idea behind it is that God really
to zap us but that the saints (& especially Mary) love us & will soften God
But that notion is not essential to the idea of praying to the saints.
Praying to saints is not part of my own tradition and I wouldn't feel
comfortable doing it (except in a very formal sense, as in the hymn "Ye
and Ye Holy Ones"). But I don't think it's proper to condemn all who do so,
especially if we don't know the attitudes and thoughts that accompany such
prayer. >>
I see that I was not clear. My point involves what I took to be understood by
most of our list that in the Roman Catholic Church the Virgin Mary is not
just another saint. She has been exalted to the point that functionally she
is a veritable addition to the Trinity. It is this veritable god that is
being prayed to. Regardless of how unidolatrous the official RC statement of
doctrine about Mary may be, functionally she is an idol. People come to her
where by all rights they should be going to God. If I am correct, then we
have in these sincere prayers to Mary, prayers to an idol. If so, this is
idolatry; and in a biblical sense is a practice which is a lie.
It is to this over-exaltation of the Virgin Mary that I compare the
"conservative" over-exaltation of the Bible. And, I believe there is some
functional parallelism as well.
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All I could think about was May 4. The tear gas. The rubber bullets. The police. The angry students.
The Kent State shootings happened 18 years before I was born, but as I watched the Saturday night riot on College Avenue, May 4 was all I could think about. But Saturday's riot wasn't fueled by politics or a generation gap. It was fueled by drunk college students with an urge to light things on fire and police who refused to let students gain control.
For the past five years, College Fest has been part of the spring semester. And each year, the heat and an abundance of cheap beer leads to an out-of-control crowd, forcing the police to break up the block party. So everyone assumed this year's festival would be the same.
After a day of drinking and gorgeous weather, things started to go awry at 8:40 p.m. According to the Daily Kent Stater, police attempted to disperse the crowd, and protesters began to throw glass bottles at officers. Police responded by firing non-lethal ammunition from paintball guns. Ten minutes later, a fire was started at the end of the street. I've never seen a fire that high. Everything went in, from couches to textbook-size pieces of wood. From rooftops, porches and sidewalks, students watched the fire, cheering it on.
By 9:05 p.m., police were in full riot gear at the end of the street, arresting anyone who wouldn't leave the area. As police began to march down College Avenue, the excitement escalated to tension and fear. Suddenly, the mass of people turned and started running down the street, away from the cops. My friend Ray grabbed my hand and pulled me down the street, warning me to watch out for the shattered beer bottles covering the ground.
Once the crowd made it to the end of the street, everyone assumed the worst was over. But the festivalgoers weren't ready to give in yet. They started three more fires. At the intersection of College Avenue and Lincoln Street, a few men pulled several street signs out of the ground, throwing them into the growing pyre. People were still running. The air smelt smoky. Finally, Ray and I decided we had to leave. I was sweaty, muddy and shaken. I wildly texted everyone in the newsroom as Ray continued to pull me by the hand away from the scene. Then I heard several popping noises.
"What's that noise?" I asked Ray, looking up mid-text. No reply. "Answer me!" I said, hitting him. "What is that noise?"
"It's the rubber bullets," he said, speeding up. It was definitely time to leave.
Sunday morning, College Avenue residents began to clean up the mess from the night before. Video, pictures and first-hand accounts flooded the converged Web site for Kent State's student newspaper, television and radio station. Fifty people had been arrested for failure to disperse. The university issued a statement saying it was "disappointed in the events that have occurred and finds the behavior inexcusable."
Kent State was once again in the news. — Brittany Moseley


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About Mr Pickwicks
Mr Pickwick's is no doubt named after the entertaining and endearing Charles Dickens character of the Pickwicks Papers fame.
This quaint, yet vibrant restaurant has an extremely rustic feel to it, so do not expect an upmarket experience. However, if good conversation, scrumptious food and quirky furnishings are your thing, this is the place to go.
The restaurant has more of a student feel to it, so bring the youth inside you and join the clan.
The burgers are really filling and many a review has been written about them. It certainly is something to try. The most amazing milkshakes and ice creams are on offer and you will be astounded by the amount of flavours. From normal strawberry and chocolate to Turkish delight and caramel and almond.
Funky painted tins for light shades, vintage-style crockery, a bustling artsy atmosphere and good old comfort food is what you'll find at Mr. Pickwicks.
Directions to Mr PickwicksFrom the N2, travelling to Cape Town:
• Turn right to merge onto the N2 towards Cape Town;
• Merge onto De Waal Drive;
• Continue onto Nelson Mandela Bouleard;
• Take the Strand Street exit;
• Merge onto Strand Street;
• Turn left onto Long Street.
Accommodation near Mr Pickwicks
Leeuwenzee Guest House
Avg per night for 2 guests
Boulders Beach Lodge
Brightwater Lodge
Cape Paradise Lodge and Apart...
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Esperanza Guest House
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Mr Pickwicks Map
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Pragmatism = "If it works do it, the end justifies the means."
John Dewey is considered both the father of progressive (socialist) education and the father of pragmatism, which can be stated in essence as "if it works-it's good."
I have found that many Christians prefer to take a pragmatic approach to life, business, church, family, economics, politics and more. They might say that "God gave you a brain, so use it." "After all, it is just common sense." "Let's just be practical and vote for the candidate that has a chance to win the election." These all seem reasonable, unless you know what the Bible says about a subject. It is even more revealing when one compares what the Bible says about a topic with the views of the philosphers who taught the present generation to be "practical."
Here are a few quotes from references that I have found helpful:
Pragmatism is "1. A movement consisting of varying but associated theories, originally developed by Charles S. Pierce and William James and distinguished by the doctrine that the meaning of an idea or a proposition lies in its observable practical consequences. 2. A practical, matter-of-fact way of approaching or assessing situations or of solving problems."[1]
"While most of the philosophies that have shaped American culture are European in origin, pragmatism is at least one worldview that was born in the United States. Its assumptions lie at the heart of postmodernism, that catch-all term used to describe the views that dominate Western thinking in the first part of the twenty-first century.
Pragmatic philosophers are generally agnostic as to whether ultimate, transcendent truth even exists. Even if objective truth exists, they say, it cannot be known, nor is it even worth pursuing. Truth is therefore radically redefined. Traditionally, truth is regarded as that which corresponds to reality. However, truth in pragmatism is what "works."
This leads to relativism. What "works" for you is not necessarily what "works" for me. Christianity may make me a happier person; thus, it is true for me. Muslims find that Islam makes them happy, and so Islam is true for them since it "works" for them. Rational discussion, or an appeal to a final norm, cannot solve disagreements over what "works"; therefore, the group with the most power wins when pragmatism is wholly embraced. If homosexuality works for me, then I must gain power to silence those who, by convincing others that my behavior is unacceptable, can create cultural impediments that hinder my enjoyment. I will not try to debate those who disagree since there is no universal standard to which we can appeal.
Pragmatism usually looks for immediate solutions without considering whether the answers will work in the long haul. Perhaps the best example of this is the Social Security system in the United States. The problem of people not saving enough for retirement was "solved" by mandating contributions to a government-sponsored savings plan. No one seriously considered whether there would always be enough workers to support these benefits, and now the time is coming when Social Security will be unable to pay out what the government has promised. Jesus opposes this type of short-term thinking, calling us to count the long-term costs of following Him (Luke 14:25–33).
The corrupting influences of pragmatism are seen even in the church. "Seeker-sensitive" worship can increase attendance without ever seeing the congregation grow to maturity. Churches targeting specific ages or lifestyles might attract a lot of people from these groups and not minister to those who do not fit certain classifications. Beware of any ministry that emphasizes "what works" and do what you can to help your church avoid slipping into pragmatism."[2]
"A Timely Message From Screwbaal
Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Screwbaal (please, not Screwball): a demon of no small magnitude. My great uncle Screwtape was likewise a high-order demon and well acknowledged and respected by those in our camp years ago. As an arch demon, I have been given numerous tasks by our Father Below. The first and foremost was to overthrow those Christians who hold to the Reformation principles established in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Those were bad times for my side; the worst work produced during this time was the Westminster Confession of Faith. Those Puritan theologians were serious. "What do I do?" I queried. "How do I proceed?"
"Use any method that works," my superiors replied.
Pragmatism is very big in Hell. It is, of course, a real victory for our side that we see it used so prevalently in Christian circles today. Hallelubaal!
My first goal was to move the church away from the Reformational principle of Scripture alone. Second, I wanted to introduce the irrationalism of earlier centuries into Christian circles, especially within (so-called) orthodoxy. These, thought I, are key issues. If I can only achieve success here, the rest will all be downhell.
But how to proceed? Well, my foredevils had some success by causing certain elements of the church to believe that the apostolic gifts, such as prophecy and tongues, were still valid. That, of course, was prior to the writing of the great sixteenth and seventeenth century confessions. And after the Westminster Assembly had so succinctly stated in chapter 1 of the Confession: "Those former ways of God's revealing his will unto his people being now ceased," and then again: "The whole counsel of God concerning all things necessary for his own glory, man's salvation, faith and life [what else is there?] is either expressly set down in Scripture, or by good and necessary consequence may be deduced from Scripture: unto which nothing at any time is to be added, whether by new revelations of the Spirit or traditions of men," I thought, this could never work again. But, Satan be praised, I was wrong.
You could probably guess that the easiest prey was that segment of Christianity that is not Reformed in theology. Men like Jimmy Swaggart (boy, there was a real lulu) and Pat Robertson (I thought for a while that I could make him president of the United States-can you conceive of the fun I would have had?). As it is, I did get him to start the "Christian Coalition." That was a piece of pork.
The early 1960's were great years. It was at this time that we were able to cause the emotional Pentecostal and charismatic movements to cross denominational barriers. Centuries before "the enthusiasts" had tried to bait Martin Luther into switching his emphasis from salvation by grace through faith alone to "the inner experience" of the Spirit. Sadly, the German Reformer refused, and several of my good friends ended up with slaps on their snouts and ink in their eyes.
But now there is no Luther around to abuse demons. Now, the twentieth century "enthusiasts" have affected most every Protestant church. And at the end of the 1960's we had seen this movement take hold in Roman Catholicism. In earlier centuries, of course, the concept and institution of the papacy was a tremendous work of my foredevils. After the Reformation, though, we never even dreamed that Romanism could be used so effectively again. But the strength of Pentecostal/charismatic thinking allowed us to bridge the gap between Rome and Protestantism once again. (Just recently we have made great inroads uniting Protestants and Romanists in an ecumenical fog. We even have men such as Charles Colson and J. I. Packer endorsing it.)
The truly Reformed camp was more difficult. Nevertheless, undaunted, I set out to accomplish my goal. And within a relatively short period of time (thirty years is not a long time to us), we had not only introduced "the ongoing use of gifts" concept within Reformational Christianity, but we had scored so big, that the Presbyterian Church in America (at least in practice) had acquiesced. How I chortled at Presbytery meeting after Presbytery meeting (you think we don't go?) where one excuse after another was used for accepting men into the ministry who fostered the idea that the "gifts" were still valid. Confessional orthodoxy has become a virtual anachronism in much of Presbyterianism anyhow, thanks to our efforts.
I found another way to attack Scripture in philosophy. If I could only get the church to adopt the notion that one is able to come to a knowledge of the truth by sense experience as well as religious experience, then great progress would be made. Sadly, God raised up a philosopher named Gordon Clark to combat this onslaught of mine. Over and over again in his writings Clark showed how Scripture taught that the Bible alone (and not science or philosophy) has a monopoly on truth. This fellow had to be stopped, but how? Ahh, I mused, I will destroy his credentials before Presbytery. If this can be accomplished, even within his own denomination, we will have gained much headway. I pondered: How about if I can get the Westminster Theological Seminary faculty to attack Clark for being too rational? Well, as you may know, the rest is church history. Thankfully, today's seminaries don't require Clark's works to be read (with the exception of Whitefield Theological Seminary; something must be done about that institution). And few if any "Christian" journals or "scholars" acknowledge his writings. There is still, however, this annoying fly of an institution: The Trinity Foundation, which is trying to reintroduce the thoughts of Clark and Christianity to the church.
Well, this brings me to the second offensive against the church, that is, the reintroduction of irrational thought. It was C. S. Lewis who once wrote: "Those who call for nonsense will find that it comes." I really liked that, and have sought to implement it in the church. The secular academic community has been anti-intellectual for so long that one philosopher has dubbed the twentieth century the "Age of Irrationalism." But surely the church would not fall into this trap, would they? Well, I thought, it is worth a try. And try I did, with amazing success. Neo-orthodoxy is a direct result of these endeavors. Karl Barth was a real "Satan-send," as was Emil Brunner. They imbibed the illogical. Then, when I got Dooyeweerd and the Amsterdam Philosophy group to erect a "boundary" between God and man, a boundary so fixed that the laws of logic exist only on man's side of the boundary, I had them as well. The real difficulty, or so I thought, would be to infiltrate the Reformed segment of Christianity. After all, these guys are students of Scripture, Augustine, Calvin, and the Westminster divines, men who recognized that the laws of logic are simply the way God thinks, and therefore indispensable in the study of the Bible. I asked my tor-mentors, "Where then should I start?"
"Start at the top," they replied. "Begin with the seminaries."
"Are you joking?" I replied.
"We don't do much of that," said they.
So I went to work, beginning with Fuller and Westminster; and "my, oh my, what a wonderful day!" Within a relatively short period of time we had at least some of the faculty teaching that the Bible contains mistakes and logical paradoxes, that "mere human logic" is not to be trusted, and (shades of Dooyeweerd) that God's logic is different from man's logic. Hallelubaal, "nonsense had come." By the way, I am already making real progress at the other "sems." In fact, we are so sure of our victory that I have received approval to make our successes known more widely. There are, however, still some hold-outs. This guy Clark "still speaks even though he is dead" through his books and the writings of The Trinity Foundation. I have been unable to penetrate this pocket of rational Christianity, but I have not yet given up. The best I have been able to do so far is to make people believe that their writings are not worth reading. I am certainly not pleased with this, particularly now that more and more people are studying Clark and Scripture. But for now, that's where things stand. I need more help, but bad help is hard to come by these days.
I really need to be off. So much to do, you see. But, Satan willing, I will be back to update you on the whole matter in the months ahead.
Affectionately yours, Screwbaal"
1. Dan Smithwick, Developing a Biblical Worldview (Lexington, KY: Nehemiah Institute, 2000).
2. RC Sproul, "Pragmatism" Ligonier Ministries, http://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/pragmatism/ (2 March 2011).
3. John Robbins, "Those Who Deny the Necessity of the Ground of Justification" Trinity Foundation, < http://trinityfoundation.org/journal.php?id=145> (2 March 2011).
4. Robbins, J. Wesley. "Christian World View Philosophy and Pragmatism." Journal of the American Academy of Religion 56 (Fall 1988): 529-43. Not yet studied, but title sounds good.


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One student wants to change people's mind about poetry, one power pole at a time.
Unsung: the untold story of a storyteller
Taped onto the white, wooden door to Dawn Harwood-Jones' production office is a poster that's faded and curling up around the edges. In the centre of this poster, a blue and green globe with the words "The Golden Rule" bring rays of light to its core. At the end of each ray lies "Christianity", "Islam", "Buddhism", among other world religions.
Looking toward her office door from her cluttered desk, Harwood-Jones explains the meaning behind the aging poster.
"The essence of every religion, the golden rule, is to treat other people the way you'd like to be treated. That's why we have that poster," Harwood-Jones says.
1313 Hollis St., is home to Pink Dog Productions, a video production company co-founded by Harwood-Jones and Roberta Hancock. The company specializes in "make a change" videos that promote diversity, community and heritage.
The 64-year-old executive producer, musician, artist, community volunteer, event promoter and choir conductor spends most of her days on the phone or at her laptop, answering emails and networking with collaborators.
But Harwood-Jones' job is more than slapping together videos for television stations.
"We give people a voice," Harwood-Jones says.
After leaving her 20-year career at CBC in 2007, Harwood-Jones set out to produce and sell her own public service announcements with her colleague Roberta Hancock. With the help of a few friends, Pink Dog Productions was born.
Examples of her work with Pink Dog Productions include Empowerful. In this project, Harwood-Jones enabled youth and the elderly to work together to learn about and be inspired by motivational figures of African Nova Scotian descent.
Today, Harwood-Jones is working on finishing up Unsung Heroes.
For over a year, Harwood-Jones and her colleagues have been producing a live presentation of stories, spoken word and musical performances that confront injustices that have happened to war veterans from different cultural backgrounds.
The project is in its final stages of production.
Harwood-Jones says that although the stories of Unsung Heroes may invoke feelings of guilt and resentment, the presentation itself is a celebratory coming-together of Mi'kmaq, Acadian, Jewish, African Nova Scotian and European peoples through historic re-enactment and musical performances.
Today's Unsung Heroes echoes a video that Harwood-Jones produced with Pink Dog Productions and uploaded onto YouTube. In the video, local poets and musicians perform while stories are told by veterans that remember the forgotten soldiers of African and Mi'kmaq descent.
"Part of telling these stories is saying that it can change. Because it has," Harwood-Jones says, referring to what she says is Canada's unspoken past of cultural discrimination.
What Harwood-Jones refers to is the mistreatment of African Canadian soldiers during the World Wars.
For example, as Harwood-Jones points out, British and American Commanders banned soldiers of African descent from marching with white soldiers during the Paris Liberation of 1944.
Harwood-Jones says she feels that Canadian history has neglected to tell the story of African Nova Scotians, Mi'kmaq, and other ethnic peoples. To make up for this lack of history, Unsung Heroes tells stories about discrimination and cruelty so to educate today's generations about the importance of tolerance in our community.
Tolerance and community is something Harwood-Jones says she learned at a young age.
"Injustice drives my life."
Born into an Anglophone family from Montebello, Quebec, Harwood-Jones quickly realized how fortunate she was as an English-speaking Canadian.
"As I grew up, I started to realize that even though we were poor we were privileged compared to so many people in Canada."
Harwood-Jones tells of how her mother's friend, who was of African descent, had to face numerous barriers in order to emigrate from Grenada to Canada. Her mother was broken-hearted by her friend's misfortune and talked about the unfair treatment of black people with her young daughter.
"I early on learned about unfairness of people of African descent," she says.
Looking back to the poster on her door, Harwood-Jones says that underlying everything she does is the message of the golden rule.
As an outspoken person who wants to be heard, Harwood-Jones says she uses her privilege to enable others to speak up. She says this is her way of treating others the way she wants to be treated.
"That's what was so magical about [Unsung Heroes]. It was having so many cultures in the same room, honouring each other. And I'd like to see that in the city," Harwood-Jones says.
For Harwood-Jones, the arts are tools for social change. For more than two decades, Harwood-Jones has been giving First Nations, African Nova Scotians, immigrants, and at-risk youth a platform to perform on.
Although Unsung Heroes is nearing the end of its production, Harwood-Jones can't say that she'll be taking a break anytime soon.
When Harwood-Jones isn't working at Pink Dog Productions, she's conducting a choir for seniors and youth. She is also co-hosting a family of Syrian refugees in Chester, where she lives.
"It keeps going with her. The video is done, the photos are done, everyone involved in the project has moved on, but I wouldn't be surprised if Dawn is already thinking about the next project in the community," says Sean Dewitt, a colleague of Harwood-Jones and photographer for Haligonia.ca.
For Harwood-Jones, the golden rule isn't just a motivational poster to hang on the wall, but words to live by and give voice to.


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Happy Monday, Fancy Oatmeal readers! I hope you had a wonderful Sunday; plenty of rest and rejuvenation before the work week begins anew.
Dan and I went to our first MSU Alumni Association gathering for North Florida. The Spartans took on our #1 rival, the
lack of leadership on the court & horrific officials Michigan Wolverines. It was a great excuse to meet up with some new faces and get more involved in the city. We met at the Blackfinn restaurant, which was a wonderful hosting site.
Everyone we met was super nice, and it was great having the camaraderie in our love of Michigan State, and abhorrence for anything that tacky maize and blue.
Even though we didn't win, the game was amazing to watch right up until the last second. Thankfully I had something to console my wounded ego.
Let me show you that platter of SOUTHERN NACHOS again:
barbeque pulled pork, corn tortilla chips, chipotle queso, jalapenos, tomatoes,
sour cream, guacamole
Thankfully, Dan and I split them, and I only indulged in about 1/3 of the plate, but that was enough to send me right to my planner to schedule out my fitness plan for the week:


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Candice Swanepoel: 'Vogue Russia' Feature August 2013
Candice Swanepoel sports a nose ring for a feature in Vogue Russia magazine's August 2013 issue, out on newsstands now!
A few weeks ago, the 24-year-old South African supermodel was spotted blowing kisses at the camera while attending Victoria's Secret U.S. of Angels Swim Summer Tour in Seattle, Wash.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Candice Swanepoel
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I can't seem to upload a picture to my profile. (so when I get to Ireland I won't scare Raven, Pard or Sam
Everytime I click on manage photos it says "error"
Is it me? Is there a gremlin in TP?
- Please note, I am a computer dweeb. I can point and click that's all. My darling son is my technical support, but he is 2200 miles away at the moment. So please use small words when discussing anything computer releated


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What is the truth behind the rise in strokes? Anyone?
News channels are awash today with the latest horror story – that strokes have risen over past 15 years among working-age people. Cue health "experts" and charity spokespeople of various guises rushing to the TV sofa's to point accusing fingers at the Great British public's failure to take enough exercise, and our consumption of too much sugar/salt/fat, to explain the rise.
Newspapers are also falling over themselves to tell us that the latest health crisis is all our own fault. This is the Daily Mail's lead paragraph:
"Strokes among middle-aged men have soared because of obesity and lack of exercise, experts said yesterday."
"Their research shows the number of cases is up 46 per cent on 15 years ago. For women in the same 40s and 50s age group the rise is 30 per cent."
Or this from the Independent (with obligatory photo of a couple of fat blokes):
"Sharp rise in strokes among people of working age leaves thousands devastated by disability"
"The Stroke Association said the increase was due to more unhealthy lifestyles"
Undoubtedly health choices have a part to play in preventing strokes, perhaps a significant part for all I know, but before we all give ourselves a stroke worrying about the latest health scare let's just be aware of the facts.
The Stroke Association study these headlines refer to, states that in 2000 there were around 4,260 hospital admissions for strokes among men aged between 40 and 54 in England, compared to 6,221 in 2014. For woman the figures are 3,529 in 2000, to 4,604 in 2014.
Over a similar period, the UK population has grown by over 5 million – and, according to the ONS (since 2001) "there have been high levels of net inward migration, adding to the population at younger working ages". I don't have the precise numbers for England (rather than the UK) nor the increased numbers of men aged 40 to 54 living in England today compared with 15 years ago but the chances are they have risen since 2000. What matters is the % of the 40-54 year olds experiencing strokes today vs 2000, not the rise in absolute number of strokes surely?
I can't help but wonder why the percentage changes have not been reported?
Lost in the story is also the fact that "hospital admission practice" (mentioned in passing in the press release) is also having an impact on the rise in numbers. Have we got better at diagnosing strokes over the last 15 years (probably)? Could that also account for some of the rise?
We should also note that the causes of strokes are many and various. The BBC managed to find two young stroke victims on its web site, one was a 34 year old whose stroke was caused by a (previously undiagnosed) heart condition and the second was a "very fit" (49 year old), who was "in the gym six days a week", "ate healthily", but had (again undiagnosed) high blood pressure. Neither of those men appear to had a stroke as a result of their lifestyle choices – far from it.
But does the BBC lunchtime news talk about either the population growth or indeed, the possible improvement in diagnosis as possible reasons for the "rise"? Does it bother to alert the "fit and healthy" that they may still be at risk of stroke even if they have a perfect diet and take regular exercise? (eg according to the Stroke Association "South Asian and black people in the UK are also at increased risk of stroke. Although the reasons for this are not completely understood, we do know that black people are twice as likely to have a stroke compared to white people and that black and South Asian people also tend to have strokes at a younger age than white people.")
No. Nor any mention of the fact that if you have had (often undiagnosed) TIAs (mini strokes) you are at high risk; likewise you are at higher risk if there is a family history of strokes.
The tack taken by the Stroke Association and health journalists across the board is nothing less than irresponsible. The data extracted from the NHS by the Stroke Association shows a snap shot of the number of strokes occurring amongst those of a certain age in England and nothing more. The headlines/soundbites from them creates an impression that the sole cause of the "rise" in strokes amongst 40-54 year olds is "lifestyle choices". That is nothing more than a hypothesis/best guess/hobby horse from the health spokespeople. It is not only not backed up by any evidence presented in its press release or elsewhere, it runs the risk of leading to stigmatization of those suffering from strokes ("it's their fault") and creates a false sense of security among the fit and healthy – but otherwise vulnerable groups – that they are low risk or risk free.
It also displays, yet again, sheer laziness from the so-called journalists. When I spoke to the BBC after the lunch time news edition to put some questions to them; why they had shown the rise in strokes in absolute terms and had not factored in population growth in the last 15 years; whether there was any evidence to show if diagnosis had improved; and whether they had figures showing the percentage of stroke victims defined as obese, it was quite clear they had not even considered these points. Indeed they started off by trying to tell me that they thought the figures had taken into account population growth.
By the Six O'clock news, the BBC had added a line to its report stating the increase in the number of strokes "can't be accounted for by population growth and by changes in the way strokes are treated. Experts say obesity and sedentary lifestyles are to blame." But that was as far as they were willing, or able, to go.
Where is the journalism from the media? All they seem to have done, by and large, is to have taken the Stroke Association press release and top and tailed it with a "personal story" and/or a sound bite from a "health expert". More importantly, where is the responsibility from the the Stroke Association to provide the UK population with factually accurate, evidence-based information? Why have they stooped to shock tactics?
Still it seems to fit the agreed current narrative of the health lobby that "lifestyle" is the root of all our health problems. And "health journalists" seem to happily gobble up and spew back out whatever froth they are fed. They have ceased to be the fifth estate, examining the validity of the claims made. They have become the mouthpieces for their friends and colleagues working in health. They may as well just give health campaign groups their login and password and go sit on a beach.
Until the wider health lobby (in which we must include journalists as well as campaign groups) gets off this bandwagon and starts giving people the full facts however dull, rather than the spin that suits their beliefs or grabs the headlines, we should simply ignore everything they say. As an increasing number of people are clearly doing already. And government must start to consider whether health authorities should, in the interests of Public Health, continue to outsource it's services to charities that persist in playing fast and loose with the facts.Tags: BBC, Daily Mail, Independent, rise in strokes 40-54 years, Stroke Association, stroke rates soar


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The Irish Independent contacted us to see how Ireland's female visitors to Pornhub stack up compared to their male counterparts and women elsewhere in the world. Ireland ranks 27th worldwide for traffic coming to Pornhub, and has seen a 55% growth in the number of female visitors to the site since mid-2014. On average, Irish women spend 10 minutes and 46 seconds on Pornhub each time they visit, which is nearly a full minute longer than Irish men.
The most popular search term overall in Ireland is "Irish", but among women it falls to 8th place. The most searched for term by women in Ireland, and elsewhere in the world, is "lesbian". Taking up the next few spots are "lesbians scissoring", "hard rough sex" and "threesome".
The most viewed category among Irish women is "Lesbian", followed by "Female Friendly", "Threesome" and "MILF".
In the last few years, popularity of the "Cartoon" category has grown by 463% among Ireland's women. "School" has also seen significant increases of 343% and "Pussy Licking" of 229%. Conversely, the "Uniforms" category has seen an 83% reduction in popularity, as has "Squirt" with a 72% drop and "Teen" with a 66% drop.
Women represent 26% of visitors from Ireland, matching to worldwide average but slightly higher than neighboring United Kingdom. The proportion of female visitors around the world can be found in our 2016 Year in Review.
65% of female visitors from Ireland are aged 18 to 35. Compared to men, the 18-24 age group is proportionately 13% larger (34% vs 30%). The 35-44 age group represents 16% of women, but that group is proportionately 14% smaller for women compared to men (16% vs 19%).
When compared to Irish men, women visiting Pornhub are 448% more likely to view the "Pussy Licking" category, plus 131% more for "Gangbang" and 119% more for "Toys".
Compared to women elsewhere in the world, Ireland's women are 121% more likely to view the "British" category, plus 75% more for "MILF" and 42% more interested in "Vintage" porn.
If you're curious about Ireland's broader porn preferences and regional tastes, please see our in depth Irish Insights post!
The post What Irish Women Want appeared first on Pornhub Insights.
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News story
Northern Ireland Office moves into the heart of Whitehall
NIO London office relocates to new premises at 1 Horse Guards Road, London
After more than 15 years sharing the Security Service's building at 11 Millbank, the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) has relocated its London headquarters.
Our new premises will see the NIO's London-based staff working alongside HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office at 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ. The move back to the very centre of government will help the NIO champion Northern Ireland's interests across Whitehall and re-focus its strategy around rebalancing the regional economy, promoting growth and encouraging inward investment.
It will also help the department to meet the efficiency savings required by our Spending Review settlement.
The department's Northern Ireland staff will continue to operate out of Stormont House.
For more information on our new London HQ visit the HM Treasury website.


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Recently I got asked whether I could provide two Jungle Themed Name Canvas suitable for twins, with a slight varient for a boy and a girl. It inspired me to produce the above sample- to showcase a selection of recent works within the Jungle Theme.
The Jungle Original Name Canvas was the first ©2007 personalised Name Canvas designed, initially on the lemon coloured background. This design features the giraffe and monkey with a lion in the top right-hand corner and the tiger in the bottom right-hand corner with a zebra and an elephant. The background colours progressed to also include green and turquoise; it is available in two standard sizes - Medium (up to 8 letters) or Large (up to 10 letters).
|Jungle Original Name Canvas
A smaller sized personalised canvas was created called the Jungle Original Name Canvas Plaque- which just features two characters, the giraffe and lion, available on green, turquoise or lemon background colourways.
|Jungle Original Name Canvas Plaque
To co-ordinate with the pastel colourways a different Name Canvas was designed ©2008 titled Jungle Pastel Name Canvas, again available in sizes Medium or Large. The slight varient features the giraffe and monkey with a crocodile in the top right-hand corner and lion in the bottom right-hand corner with a zebra and snake. It is available on a growing numbers of colours due to previous requests, currently Pastel Orange, Pastel Green, Pastel Blue, Pastel Pink.
|Jungle Pastel Name Canvas
|Jungle Pastel Name Canvas Plaque
So the answer to the question is "yes" there are options to have two identical themed canvases with a slight twist for a boy or a girl and if there is a particular colour that you have in mind and I haven't shown, please enquire as these are hand-painted canvases- usually anything can be done!
All hand painted canvases currently have a lead time of 21 days. Feel free to email any enquiries to firstname.lastname@example.com all emails will be answered within 48 hours.
More of Lizajdesign's designs can be viewed here.
Available at www.notonthehighstreet.com
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Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
I made this when we were in NY. Gabe was going out with his friend Andy for dinner and I knew this would be the perfect meal for me. Max didn't care for the tiny bit I gave him but he did love the cheese!
Love the red quinoa so I used that and in place of the shape cheddar I used a Mexican blend.
Recipe adapted from The Novice Chef
2 cups water
1 cup quinoa pinch of salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on your heat tolerance)
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup fat free half & half
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
2 heaping cups steamed broccoli (can also boil & drain broccoli)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 400°F. I heated my oven to 375 degrees
Grease a 9x9 baking dish and set aside or as you can see I used my oval dish.
Bring water or broth to a boil in a small saucepan and add the quinoa and salt if using the salt. Lower the heat to medium-low and continue to cook with the cover on the saucepan. Cook for 18-20 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Fluff it up with a fork and it set aside.
When the quinoa is cooking, melt the butter. Whisk in cornstarch, cook for 30 seconds. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes . Stir in the mustard and cayenne pepper and cook for 30 seconds more.
Slowly whisk in the cold milk and half & half. Simmer for 7-9 minutes, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese, stirring until completely melted. Toss the cooked quinoa/broccoli and make sure the combination is covered with the sauce. Add to the prepared baking dish and top with parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned. Serve immediately.
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Looks like one I will try when I am feeling better.ReplyDelete
That looks delicious. Linda. We love quinoa....hmmmm I have some broccoli here too-and some rainbow quinoa. I do believe I've found our side dish for tomorrow.ReplyDelete
Thank you! :)
This looks very interesting. I have never had quinoa in a dish. I give you so much credit for making all kinds of things. I tend to eat the same old same old. Been using barley a lot lately....I like that a lot.ReplyDelete
I'm up late tonight. Had a craving for cookies so I made some & now I see real food. I still have red quinoa & this sounds so good. You always have a great dish to share, thanks!ReplyDelete
Hope you're feeling better & Dottie, like Linda says, keep hydrated & get lots of rest.
HOLY SMOKES Linda.....I made this last night-and is it ever AMAZING. We had it alongside roast beef-I'll tell you what-I could have left the roast and been fine with just this. All the flavors of mac and cheese without the pasta. And I love the broccoli in it. Bob went crazy over it too-said DO NOT LOSE THIS RECIPE! No sirreee.....this is gonna be made a lot.ReplyDelete
Thanks SO much-and a big thanks to Jessica @ The Novice Chef for sharing the recipe on her blog....it jumped on the fast track to favorites here.
Lovely recipe and pics. Pinned to my board. Kitchen Dreaming's PartyReplyDelete
I love cheesy casseroles. This looks like a tasty meatless dish. Thanks for sharing, Linda!ReplyDelete


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February 3, 1870 – The Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing voting rights to citizens regardless of race
Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. This work is in the public domain in the United States because it is a work prepared by an officer or employee of the United States Government as part of that person's official duties under the terms of Title 17, Chapter 1, Section 105 of the US Code. See Copyright.
Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.
Section 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.


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Friday, January 16, 2015
There's a hole in my heart
Going to find peace with my needle and thread for the rest of the day. Thanks you all for your cyber hugs, prayers and thoughts.
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I am so sorry for your loss, I, too, lost a beloved family member yesterday (my DFIL). Blessings on you all and on the angel who is now in heaven.ReplyDelete
So sorry for your loss . xxxReplyDelete
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. You now have the most beautiful guardian angel watching over you. *huge hugs*ReplyDelete
So sorry Sandy. Sending more hugs and good thoughts your way.ReplyDelete
Deepest sympathies Sand to you and your familyxxReplyDelete
So sorry for your loss. That is a beautiful photo you shared.ReplyDelete
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. xxxReplyDelete
Words cannot express how sorry I am about your daughter. Sending prayers and lots of hugs your way.ReplyDelete
Sorry for your loss xxReplyDelete
I am so sorry for your loss and I will pray that the Lord has welcomed home a lovely soul to watch over you from heaven.ReplyDelete
I just found your blog and wanted to say how very sorry I am for your loss. Sending prayers for you and your family.ReplyDelete
I am so sorry, Sandy. What a beautiful daughter. Sending prayers and hugs, SueReplyDelete
So sorry for your loss! Hugs and prayers!ReplyDelete


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One bedroom apartment
Madeira Tower Phase
Part of The Residence development by Bellway Homes
Size: 538 Sqft
Floor: 6th
East aspect
Residents Gymnasium, Yoga Room
Media Lounge
Set within the Madeira Tower phase of 'The Residence' development in Nine Elms, is this stylish contemporary one bedroom apartment. The apartment is arranged over the 6th floor, spanning 538 sqft of well appointed living space and enjoys a east aspect from its own private balcony. Boasting elegantly designed interiors, features include floor-to-ceiling windows providing a wealth of natural light, a bespoke fitted kitchen with integral appliances, Video security door entry system, a bespoke floor to ceiling walnut veneer wardrobe within the bedroom, underfloor heating, and engineered walnut veneer timber flooring throughout.
Residents enjoy exclusive access to a superb range of onsite facilities to include; concierge, health and fitness suite with swimming pool, sauna, steam room, treatment room, gym, screening room, Jacuzzi and squash court. In addition, there is also secure car parking and private landscaped podium gardens for residents to unwind and relax.
The Residence at Nine Elms is inspired by New York and built for London's newest and most exciting riverside district. A place for 324 private residential one, two and three bedroom apartments rising to 19 storeys, The Residence is styled with contemporary elegance inside and out. This exciting new development comprises four core residential buildings including Thornes House, Haines House, Glacier House, and Madeira Tower. Each striking edifice offers a choice of elegant apartment types, far-reaching views and luxurious amenities.
Uniquely situated in Zone 1, the development is ideally positioned with two new stations for the Northern Line extension opening in 2020, enhancing the superb transport links within the area. The new Nine Elms and Battersea stations will conveniently be in walking distance to transport you across London, just minutes away from your doorstep. International connections will transport you to the Eurostar terminal – and each of our three London international airports – in an hour or less. Add in new river bus piers on the local River Thames, bus services and a new network of cycle lanes and footpaths, and Nine Elms has something to offer for every travel need.
A quick hop over the bridge from The Residence and you're in Kensington and Chelsea, London's most luxurious borough. Discover the capital's most iconic department stores, Harrods and Harvey Nichols, as well as culinary delights in Michelin-starred restaurants. Take a taxi to Sloane Street and the King's Road for ultra-luxe labels and galleries, or dip into the antique treasures of Portobello market, every famous shopping street is within easy reach
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Black Bean and Corn Salad - A Favorite Recipe
Black Bean and Corn Salad
This black bean and corn salad is one of my favorite recipes, believe it or not! I truly, absolutely love how refreshing and tasty it is! Its filling, healthy, nutritious, low fat, high fiber,and is bursting with lots of flavor. Its been a recipe that my husband and I have tweaked over time. He is a natural born good cook, and can taste something, and quickly add this or that to make it seems a whole lot better.
This is one such recipe, that has grown into what to me is a work of art...sorry if it seems I am going overboard, but it just really hits the spot. I hope maybe you will try it, and enjoy it as well. I would love to hear your feedback if you do. I think the lime adds a lot, as well as the fresh cilantro, and even the cumin just really all round out the whole thing. That it has a resting time in the refrigerator, really gives all the ingredients time to "marry" and come up with the best flavors. You are sure to love the colors as well, and it makes a great side dish, or I even like it by itself.
Ingredients for black bean and corn salad:
Two cans of black beans, 14 ounces each, rinsed very well and drained well.
Four cups of frozen corn kernels
One small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
One half of a small green pepper, seeded and chopped
One fresh jalapeno, seeded and very finely chopped (this add incredible flavor, and a little heat, but you don't want to miss it, make sure to include it)
1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, finely chopped
One small red onion, finely chopped
3 teaspoons of ground cumin, or about half of a palm full
4 teaspoons of hot sauce, you can eyeball this. I love Franks hot sauce, but any will work
2 limes
4 tablespoons of olive oil, and you can eyeball this too
Kosher or sea salt, cracked black pepper, and ground cayenne pepper to taste
Directions below
As stated prior, have beans rinsed well and drained well.
Chop all the necessary ingredients
When going to juice your lime, roll it on a flat surface with a little firm pressure from the palm of your hand. I find, that when I go to juice a lemon or lime after having done this, I get more juice than I normally would. This adds great flavor and freshness, I get excited just thinking about this salad, and the smells I keep smelling when I make it are incredible.
Remember, you can always add more of anything, but its hard to take something out when you have put too much in. For me though, you won't make this too hot, I would love it no matter what the temperature of the spices!
Last, combine all the ingredients into a bowl gently, and mix it up a bit.
If you let this sit overnight, you will have a terrific salad, but even if you don't have that kind of time, letting it all "meld" together for at least 30 minutes, works. That will give your corn the time to defrost as well.
Gently stir everything, top to bottom before serving. Hope you enjoy this!


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You will not be able to put down.
"Moffitt is a musician and a music lover who has had life experiences any rock and roll lover would envy. He is one part Kerouac, one part Merry Prankster, and one part Tom Wolfe... It is a spiritual, romantic, drug and rock and roll fueled story that you will not be able to put down. Believe me, once I started, I could not stop."
— Michael Buffalo Smith, Kudzoo Magazine, June 2015
Not to be missed!
"Dewey has written a book that touches on all the wild and heady times of following the Grateful Dead and beyond. Romance, music, and friends cavort throughout this beautiful and exhilarating tale. I loved it and I have read them all. Not to be missed!"
— Hamlin J. Endicott, Owner GRATEFUL DEAD BOOKS LLC
Couldn't put it down!
"Amazing! Read it cover to cover in 12 hours!!!"
— Kendra Alicia Burnett, Amazon review
A must-have for the rock fan or Deadhead completist in your life!
"What a wild ride! Follow the author from adolescent adventures smoking a joint in the parking lot with WASP to LSD-soaked cross-country rambles to follow the Dead. A romantic tale, both in terms of dating and because the author leads with his heart, adhering to a "follow your bliss" credo come hell or high water. And come they do! Misadventure as often as adventure, this epic coming-of-age story is sure to be a treat for any one who is a fan of rock n roll or free spirits."
— Charles, Amazon review
A different spin on Jack Kerouac's "On the Road"
"I am biased since I knew the author way back when, but I really enjoyed this collection of anecdotes that trace his life so far. It's a different spin on Jack Kerouac's "On the Road". The reader gets an honest, inside look at some of the music world that we only get to see in movies. "
— Harry C., Amazon review
Pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed reading this!
"This was really fun to read! The trials and tribulations of life on the road are met with persistent optimism and a tireless search for bliss in the real world. What a wild ride! Entertaining, fast moving, well written, and not without imparting some wisdom! "
— William, Amazon review
"Love your Book...Read 1/2 of it in one sitting—Excellent Writing"
— David, Facebook review
The current jam-band fan will find something to love here…
"If you ever hit the road yourself, or wanted to, this author shares all the nitty-gritty with the world. The Dead precipitated many a departure from home, and all went on a journey unlike any other. The seeker, the former tour-head, the current jam-band fan will all find something to love here, and perhaps, conjure up memories of one's own, long-forgotten."
— Denco, Amazon review
Along for a long strange trip!
"A very enjoyable memoir- I was surprised at how engaged I became in the protagonists' trials, tribulations and eventual redemption. A lot of brushes with fame without being gossipy or indiscreet. A good read that leaves you wanting to hear more stories from this author. Recommend to anyone who was part of that subculture in that era. It all rings true here."
— Leanna Randall, Amazon review
Writing is compelling and it's a pretty quick read...
"Full disclosure: I've known the author for quite some time. However, there is a huge amount about him which I didn't know. It was fascinating to read about his adventures, and contemplate that we probably crossed paths long before we knew each other. The writing is compelling and it's a pretty quick read. Glad to count Dewey as among my friends!
Once again, I look forward to our yearly jam in Denver and Boulder for the Last Waltz Revisited. We'll be rocking the Fillmore!"
— Thomas Johnson, Amazon review
Great read!
"Great adventure through a world I know well. You really end up rooting for Dewey in the way he leads with his heart through the many varied exploits of his life. Well written."
— Colorado Head, Amazon review
Fun and Entertaining
"Entertaining read. I don't read much but I found this book to be easy to read while being entertaining and fun. Going along with Dewey's ups and downs in his life's adventures made me feel like I was right there with him on the road."
— David B. Sockrider, Amazon review
Musician and promoter Dewey Paul Moffitt has penned a rollicking memoir of a life spent following his heart into a wild world of sex, drugs, rock and roll, celebrity friendships, Rainbow Gatherings, biker gangs, hitchhiking, UFO sightings, and, finally, true love. Fueled by not much more than luck, fate, and karma, at 18, Moffitt left his record store job in Boca Raton and, through a serendipitous path of self discovery and lite mayhem, soon found himself working for rock impresario Bill Graham, the legendary promoter behind the Grateful Dead scene—living the high life alongside rock's elite one day and narrowly escaping disaster in crime-worn East Oakland the next. Through it all, Moffitt yearned to find the right woman who would ease his lonely journey as he worked day and night to learn the music business from the ground floor up. Rising through the ranks of major concert production, Moffitt has worked with a long and impressive list of employers and partners as a festival and concert promoter, audio engineer, and talent buyer.
Today, Moffitt is enjoying the fruits of 25 years dedicated to music—fronting the Dewey Paul Band and creating and promoting concert events in Colorado, where his heart finally found a home and a happy family life in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.


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'Community' Review: "VCR Maintenance and Educational Publishing"
Sadly, this week's 'Community' doesn't bring back 'Arrested Development' showrunner Mitch Hurwitz's Koogler, but it does give 'Breaking Bad' creator Vince Gilligan his big acting break and brings back the beloved Brie Larson, so there's plenty to enjoy here. Read on for all you need to know about the latest 'Community' episode "VCR Maintenance and Educational Publishing!"
The show begins with the central conflict that Abed is bringing over Rachel (Larson) while Annie is having her brother to their apartment for the evening, both hoping their guest might become their third roommate, a decision that is to be made by whoever wins an interactive 1993 VHS-based board game called "Pile of Bullets" hosted by Gilligan. During the night, Annie's brother Anthony (Spencer Crittenden) reveals that he's just as socially awkward as Abed, while Annie and Abed's behavior playing the game alienates their potential roommates.
Meanwhile Jeff, Shirley and Professor Hickey (it seems strange to call him Buzz, though that is his first name, it's likely this is because of the respect that Jonathan Banks commands) clean the storage room and in doing so find possibly stolen textbooks that Hickey and Jeff plot to sell because -- as the Dean revealed -- their paychecks will be coming a week late. Shirley is reticent at first but comes up with a master plan, and brings in Britta as their go-between, while Chang stumbles in because he uses the room to smoke marijuana, so they make him record a false confession. But trust falls apart the further their operation goes along.
One of the themes of 'Community' that's been a consistent throughout it's
four real five seasons is that these people can be terrible, but often realize it and try to make it up to each other. This comes up again in tonight's episode and though it was amusing, it felt a little formulaic and could be the weakest of the year. As Brie Larson is a guest star -- and as her recent work makes her an in-demand performer and as she could easily have been written out of the show by the end of the episode -- it was nice to see that she might show up again and that Abed redeemed himself in a way that felt earned. Geek love on the small screen is popping up so frequently that it's almost becoming a cliche (think 'The O.C.,' 'Parks and Recreation,' 'Grimm,' etc.), but it still works. Honestly, I was happy they were back together because it could have just have easily ended on a hack note with Larson running off with Crittenden, and there were moments that felt like it was setting up that outcome.
Alas, I wish the drug deal gone bad/kidnapping subplot felt a little stronger. It though has some of the best elements of the night, which included Britta doing a Gary Oldman impression, and a third act Paul Williams cameo. But this season has definitely felt more down, and that's probably because the fifth season has seen two of its main characters depart the show, with one dying off and leaving his will in a season (and series) high-point episode, and at least two episodes already that showed Greendale is easily whipped up into a frenzy that leads to insanity (the hot lava episode and last week's MeowMeowBeanz episode). Previous seasons had darkness, but kept it in check with episodes of everyone working together. Perhaps it's because there's been no external threat to the group or the school this season to band everyone together. Then again, the family has been irreparably changed, and so that sense of loss is reflected in the season.
All that said, the final end credit sting was stupidly wonderful.


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For most of us, choosing the Mayor is a case of shuffling off to the ballot box once every four years and trying to remember how the voting system works. But a couple of days ago Ed Miliband announced that the Labour candidate for 2016 will be chosen in a primary:
Any Londoner should be eligible to vote and all they will need to do is to register as a supporter of the Labour Party at any time up to the ballot.
Previously, candidates were chosen by party members, MPs and union members (your author fell into this latter category and was very surprised to receive a ballot paper). There might be a small admin fee involved, but there'll be absolutely nothing stopping all of us from signing up and influencing, or perverting, the selection process. Ken Livingstone, who won't stand again, is apparently worried that the press could influence who wins but, let's be honest, that happens during the actual election anyway, so we might as well subject the initial process to the same tests.
As ridiculous as it might seem, given the election was last May, we're probably only about a year away from the selection taking place (Livingstone beat Oona King to the nomination in September 2010). These are the people whose hats we expect to see in the ring:
- David Lammy, Tottenham MP who initially fancied his chances for 2012
- Lord Andrew Adonis, former transport secretary. We've been quietly expecting him to announce his candidacy for some time now
- Stella Creasy, the Walthamstow MP known for campaigning against knife crime and payday loan companies
- Sadiq Khan, MP for Tooting and currently shadow minister for London
- Christian Wolmar, transport expert and the only one who's declared his interest
- Tessa Jowell, MP for Dulwich and West Norwood and carrying a lot of political capital since the Olympics.
The New Statesman and Evening Standard also tip Diane Abbott, Oona King, Jon Cruddas and Alan Johnson to stand, though at this stage it's a bit like casting the new Doctor: everyone who could possibly be mentioned is being mentioned.
But who will the eventual candidate be up against? Boris Johnson seems to be toying with the idea of a third term, despite making it a 2008 manifesto pledge not to stand again. The current Mayor admitted in an LBC interview that he thinks about it, and giving evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee earlier this week made an oblique reference to his chances of re-election in 2016*. Is he testing the waters? For a giggle, Mayorwatch had a stab at an imagined announcement.
* Actual quote: "People know that if the crime figures aren't good at the end of my mayoral term, then I will be marked down heavily for that, and if I were standing again, my chances would be considerably diminished".


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Birmingham, AL – A business succeeds from the inside-out, but many businesses simply don't have the time to perform certain tasks. Often businesses are missing a link in their operation, someone to provide a particular service you wouldn't necessarily hire an employee to do, but still needs to get done.
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text: Snips and snails and puppy-dog tails my foot. Here in Michiana, the "little boy," known in Spanish as El Niño, is concocted from warm Pacific waters and a convoluted jet stream, and he often comes bearing gifts of January golf, crummy sledding and neglected snowblowers gathering dust in garages. This month, the National Weather Service announced that the boy is back, with readings from mid-Pacific weather buoys indicating that familiar warming of the waters that heralds the kickoff of an El Niño event. Which begs the question: Picnics and park outings on Christmas this year? "It's really too soon to tell," Mike Sabones, meteorologist in charge at the weather service office in Syracuse, said. "During a strong El Niño, we typically see warmer than normal temperatures during the winter months. "But during a weak or moderate El Niño, that is not as certain." Here's how the phenomenon works. During a non-El Niño year, strong winds blow from east to west across the Pacific, causing warm water to pile up against western Pacific land masses. That warm water heats the air above it and causes rainfall in those regions. But during an El Niño, those winds slacken, allowing the warm water to concentrate in the central Pacific, concentrating the rainy weather much farther east. That disrupts the normal circulation of weather around the globe. Here in Michiana, a strong El Niño can mean relative balminess. During an intense event during the winter of 1982-83, South Bend recorded the least snowy winter on record, with a paltry 20.1 inches falling through December, January and February. Most folks who have lived in the area long enough remember that year for Christmas Day, when a record high for the date of 65 degrees sent yuletide revelers outdoors en masse to bask in the balmy weather. "My brother got a bike that year, and we spent all day riding around in the street out in front of our house," said South Bend's Kevin Schumacher, who was 10 at the time. "That may have been the only Christmas in my life when I had to take off my coat because I was working up a sweat." To Marcy Creighton, an Elkhart resident, it boils down to what she does every winter -- take every day as it comes. "Think about where we live," she said, filling her car at a Plymouth-area gas station Thursday. "This place has the weirdest weather I've ever seen."


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LHB Associates has extensive industry, agriculture and development contacts throughout Africa, Asia, MENA and Latin America.
Extensive speaking engagements in Africa, Asia, Europe and Washington DC about the potential for inserting digital finance into rural village economies that are driven by agriculture as a gateway to serving the households needs for credit, savings, education, health, water, utilities, food, transport and other expenditures.
Extensive research of strategic alliances for rice, coffee, cotton and cocoa digital finance projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Design and implementation of mobile finance and other strategies and business model innovations that connect the economic base of the pyramid with formal economic activity.
"Lee helped Kifiya develop a strategic road map for developing a digital agriculture platform which brought together: transactions, access to finance and information (data collection and dissemination). Having his thought leadership, as well as practitioner experience was invaluable, especially in framing value propositions to a wide range of stakeholders and discussing next steps."
"Dr. Babcock provided strategic advisory, expert review and editing of our food security proposals. His work was timely, insightful and comprehensive. He was also a pleasure to work with and is enthusiastic about ICTs and mobile money to have impact. "
Information and Communication Technologies are not the solution but the enablers for those who come up with the solutions. As such, e-agriculture strategies should promote empowerment, training and education as a segue to the requisite cultural shift, from top- down prescriptive government directives to knowledge sharing, trust and transparency.
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Beginning in 1988, Cascade Orthotics has been providing orthotic care to patients in the Calgary region through their on-call service to hospital and ambulances. Their range of care covers Orthopedic, Neurosurgical, Trauma, and Spine Services.
Thanks to government funding, some costs of these services are shared with the patient and government, and some costs are completely covered by Alberta Blue Cross.
What Types of Services Do They Provide?
Cascade Orthotics offers spinal, upper and lower extremity and foot care.
Their spinal care includes:
Aspen Collar– made from plastic, Velcro and replaceable foam liners, this is a cervical spinal stabilization collar.
Halo– used to treat cervical spinal fractures, this device offers the most support and stabilization to the cervical spine. Like its' name suggests, the apparatus looks similar to a halo over a person's head.
Halo Traction–using the Halo, the device is used to apply traction and realign the cervical spine.
Cervicothoracic (CTO)– this device consists of a cervical collar, a plastic anterior plate and aluminum upright, designed to provide stabilization for a fracture that is below the cervical orthosis or above the TLSO.
Spinomed– this is a prefab spinal orthosis with framework that is rigid and padded, with straps made of Velcro and consisting of an abdominal corset section. This is designed to reduce strain in a painful spine and control thoracic kyphosis.
Jewett–this is a diamond shaped orthosis designed to hyperextend the spine.
ThoracolumbosacralOrthosis– this is a rigid spinal orthosis designed to stabilize the lumbar and thoracic parts of the spine.
Their upper extremity care includes:
Shoulder–designed to reduce the range of motion at the shoulder, this rigid brace almost eliminates movement that will harm the healing process.
Upper Arm–this is a custom made and molded cast designed to offer the rigidity of a regular cast and soft tissue compression, while being removable and allowing movement of the shoulder and elbow.
Elbow–these devices are designed to limit the range of motion to allow for healing.
Wrist-Hand–these can be either made of a soft material or rigid plastic depending on how much support is required for an injured wrist.
Their lower extremity care includes:
Hip Abduction Orthosis–these are designed to keep the joint of the hip in proper position, and consist of padded plastic shells and a metal hinge, all held on by Velcro straps.
Knee Ankle Foot Orthosis (KAFO)–this brace is almost as long as the leg itself, designed to offer stabilization for muscles and joints.
Knee–these braces are designed to facilitate the motion of the knee, which has been hampered due to absent or weak ligaments.
Aircast Walker–this device looks like a ski boot and is used to reduce pain and keep proper alignment for healing.
Ankle-Foot Orthosis (AFO)–used for people with drop foot, this device is designed to stop toes from dragging when that foot comes off the ground.
Night Splint–Made from plastic and padded lining, these are used to keep the proper foot position during sleep to help healing and reduce morning pain.
They also have foot orthotics, which are custom made insoles designed after each person's foot.
Cascade Orthotics offers a wide range of services to those people in Calgary who find themselves in need of orthotic products and services. Their reputation and dedication to providing the best care possible means that Calgary residents can be sure the help will be there if and when they need it.
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From the continuous pursuit of excellence, Vyrus began collaborating with Mupo Race Suspension, another Italian Motor Valley's "workshop" that produces little technology jewels in the motorcycle suspensions' field. In fact, Mupo Race Suspension in collaborations with Vyrus, has created a dedicated suspensions for Vyrus 984 C3 2V and Vyrus 987 C3 4V, that have become original equipment to these models, now we analyze its technical characteristics:
Shock absorber head is CNC machined from an Ergal billet , and it is protected by hard anodizing which ensures a high surface hardness and high corrosion resistance.
The spring preload ring nut has a millimetric adjustment, with the possibility to have the hydraulic preload as option.
The steel body has been lapped and zinc plated black to allow for better heat dissipation. While in the EVO version, Ergal is finely worked to ensure maximum smoothness.
The materials used for the internal piston are the latest technology derived from racing, and it's also possible to install a special valve to obtain the ideal setting with Dunlop tires.
A special oil is used inside which comes from the aeronautics industry for maintain maximum stability at high temperatures.
The piston rod has a diameter of 16mm and a special DLC (diamond-like carbon) treatment which gives maximum smoothness and high resistance to corrosion.
High speed compression and low speed compression adjustments pass in two separate ducts, to improve the driving feel and durability of the tire.
Mupo Race Suspension supply a product used in racing at the highest level, that has provision for the road use. in fact riders who use it's suspensions are collecting many success in the Italian Championship, World Superstock and Supersport Championship.
The choice of Mupo suspension by Vyrus comes from the fact that they use the top materials available, and theirs is an excellent "Made in Italy" product, but above all for their functionality and extreme effectiveness demonstrated on track and road.
Vyrus race suspension is provided with AB1 EVO and hydraulic spring preload, the kit comes with special calibrations for Vyrus 984 C3 2V, Vyrus 985 C3 4V, Vyrus 987 C3 4V and Tesi 2D


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As you know we started a new feature to showcase interior designer projects and show the before and after pictures.
Diane Plesset is a bath-kitchen specialist, so virtually all of her projects reflect this specialty. From her website is this his Master Bathroom which won the 2006 Gold Award in the Master Design Competition.
Notice the lit display niche INSIDE the shower, the homeowners' favorite feature.
Do we really need the labels of "before" and "after"? What a beautiful makeover. It would be hard to get Mike out of that shower. He'd need a lot of hot water!
Diane Plesset, CMKBD, CID #5818, NCIDQ, C.A.P.S.
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The Notice has been prepared by the European Commission and countersigned by EUIPO. It addresses holders of and applicants for European Union Trade Marks and Registered Community Designs in the context of the notification of the intention of the UK to withdraw from the European Union, submitted on 29 March 2017.
In the event that no agreement is reached by the negotiating parties:
- registered EUTMs and RCDs as well as URCDs made available to the public before the withdrawal date will no longer have effect in the UK as from the withdrawal date,
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Sankei Shimbun, the conservative Japanese newspaper, reported on Sunday that North Korea is planning to use five Chinese businessmen to smuggle equipment to Iran for use in its nuclear and missile programs. According to an unnamed source, an Iranian delegation, including senior officials from the Ministry of Intelligence and National Security, visited the North last month to help plan the transfers.
The five Chinese intermediaries are located in Hunchun, near the North Korean border, and Beijing. Pyongyang and Tehran have been planning to use the intermediaries to minimize travel between them as a means of avoiding detection by international weapons inspectors and Western intelligence agencies.
Both Beijing and Tehran have denied similar allegations. Yet whether this particular Sankei report is true, China has facilitated nuclear transfers of technology to the two states, both directly and through Pakistan.
All four nations have uranium enrichment programs that are based on China's technology. That's no coincidence because Beijing covertly transferred the technology to Pakistan beginning in 1974 in a now well-documented cooperation.
Later, Dr. A. Q. Khan, the "father of Pakistan's bomb," merchandised that technology to the two other states. Khan's dealings with North Korea began sometime in the early 1990s. Islamabad and Pyongyang, for instance, had entered into a nukes-for-missiles deal with "Pakistani" enrichment technology heading to North Korea and North Korean missiles going to Pakistan. Pakistani air force planes involved in transferring items covered by this arrangement—including centrifuges used to enrich uranium to weapons-grade purity—refueled at a military base in Lanzhou, in central China, on their way to and from North Korea in 2002.
It is inconceivable that Beijing was unaware that its two closest allies were trading one of its most sensitive technologies and using its own military facilities to complete the exchange. Since 2002, the United States has sanctioned Chinese companies for transferring to the North items useful in a uranium-weapons program. Scruples
With regard to Iran, analysts concur with the staff of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the UN nuclear watchdog, that Tehran obtained centrifuges from the Khan network. Khan in fact confessed to transfers to Iran.
Yet China directly—and continuously—transferred to Iran materials and technology, even after 1997 when, in behind-the-scenes discussions between Chinese leader Jiang Zemin and US President Bill Clinton, Beijing promised Washington to stop supporting the ayatollah's nuclear program. In November 2003, for example, the Associated Press reported that the staff of the IAEA had identified China as one of the probable sources of equipment used in Tehran's suspected nuclear weapons program. And in July 2007, the Wall Street Journal reported that the State Department had lodged formal protests with Beijing about Chinese companies, in violation of Security Council resolutions on Iran, exporting to that country items that could help Tehran build nuclear weapons.
China's assistance has, unfortunately, continued into this decade. This March, for instance, Malaysian police in Port Klang seized two containers from a ship en route to Iran from China. Authorities believe that items labeled "goods used for liquid mixing or storage for pharmaceutical or chemical or food industry" were actually parts for nuclear warheads.
The Sankei report indicates that Beijing, despite decades of assurances to the United States, is still involved in the most dangerous trade in the world.