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Silicon Valley's municipal wireless project is one of the most ambitious ever attempted, but good things take time -- more than proponents thought, in this case.
Organizers signed a letter of intent with a group of vendors including Cisco Systems and IBM last year to build a 1,500-square-mile network. At the time, the group expected a rollout beginning in January or February of this year.
The fact that not even a pair of test networks is on the ground yet is a testament to the scale and complexity of the plan, according to Seth Fearey, vice president and chief operating officer of Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network, which is pushing the plan. If the system takes shape as planned, it will let travelers stay connected throughout a trip from San Francisco's southern city limits to Gilroy, south of San Jose. Wi-Fi may be just one of eight technologies used in the project.
The high-tech region is reaching high while municipal wireless is going through a reality check. Last year a vendor dropped out of a project in Sacramento after expressing concern over a free ad-supported economic model, and in April EarthLink scaled back its municipal wireless activity to focus on existing cities and major opportunities. A high-profile plan for nearby San Francisco is embroiled in a political fight because some leaders think it is a bad deal for the city.
The Silicon Valley network would cover more than 40 municipalities across mountains, valleys and urban and suburban areas, with 2.4 million residents. The nonprofit Joint Venture group formed the Wireless Silicon Valley Task Force to spearhead the project, and last September it chose Silicon Valley Metro Connect to build and run it. Along with Cisco as equipment supplier and IBM as system integrator, Metro Connect includes high-tech nonprofit SeaKay and Azulstar. No tax dollars can be spent on the estimated US$100 million project.
Metro Connect envisions a "layer cake" of perhaps eight wireless technologies, according to Fearey. Details are still being worked out, but they may include the following:
- Wi-Fi for central areas of cities
- WiMax mobile broadband at 2.5GHz for less populated areas
- a public-safety network at 4.9GHz
- DSRC (Dedicated Short-Range Communications) for vehicle communications at 5.9GHz
- systems for environmental sensors and machine-to-machine communications
The task force is still negotiating with Metro Connect on a "model agreement" to form the basis of deals with each municipality or agency which is almost finished, Fearey said. Sticking points include details of prices, terms of service, minimum coverage, and privacy, he said.
"It's in their hands as to when we can get this going," Fearey said.
Azulstar has been the lead negotiator for Metro Connect for four to six weeks since it was designated the network owner and operator, according to Noa Eisenberg, Azulstar's vice president of marketing. The parties have made a lot of progress in the past several weeks and Azulstar expects a model agreement to be finished in the very near future, she said.
Initial forecasts of deployment starting in February may have been overly optimistic, said Glenn Loo, chief information officer of Palo Alto, who sits on a committee with other city government representatives working on the project. Palo Alto will host one of the test networks where all the technologies will be tried out.
Meeting the needs of the many entities involved and planning coverage across the region's terrain have been hard, he said. But Loo thinks the Palo Alto test network will be up before the end of July and the main network approved and deployed in some cities by year's end.
One municipal wireless consultant sees more work and delays ahead unless backers change course. They should have tackled the project like a corporate IT department and started with a few key applications to build up momentum before adding other features, said Craig Settles, an independent consultant who has not worked with the Silicon Valley team.
"Someone's got to be willing to say, 'We can achieve the vision, but maybe we should simplify the initial steps,'" Settles said. "You can't sell this much complexity to the average politician."


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Connecticut's Catholic bishops are resisting a bill that would eliminate the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits in cases of sexual abuse. Archbishop Henry J. Mansell of Hartford, Bishop William E. Lori of Bridgeport and Bishop Michael R. Cote of Norwich sent notices to all pastors on April 8 requesting their help in opposing a measure that would make Connecticut the only state without a statute of limitations for the filing of sexual abuse claims concerning minors. "The passage of this legislation could potentially have a devastating financial effect on the Catholic dioceses of Connecticut, including parish assets and those of other Catholic service organizations," the bishops wrote. "We all realize the serious nature of these crimes; however the passage of this law could result in claims that are 50, 60 or 70 years old, which are impossible to adequately defend in court."
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"Money is the mother's milk of politics," the late California Democratic heavyweight Jesse Unruh once said. But even Unruh would be shocked by the time-consuming fundraising, nefarious corporate influence, and obscene personal spending in American politics today — local, state and national. And the Supreme Court's recent decision allowing unlimited corporate spending will only make things worse.
Californians can do something about this on Tuesday, June 8. A victory for Proposition 15, the California Fair Elections Act, will mean that the race for the Golden State's Secretary of State will be a "clean money election" in 2014 and 2018. A small step, but a necessary one.
California's Republicans and Independents also have a chance on Tuesday to weigh in on the gubernatorial candidacy of Meg Whitman, a billionaire who describes her own history of voting — not voting on issues, just voting — as "atrocious." She's already spent over $71 million dollars of her own money in the primary campaign, and her chief — if not only — selling point is the massive profits raked in by corporations she helped run. Her primary opponent, Republican State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, is a relative piker, having donated a mere $24 million war chest from his personal fortune.
Whitman served on the board of Goldman Sachs until it became a campaign issue — when the public came to understand that company's role in the U.S. financial meltdown and, more recently, the collapse of the Greek economy. Announcing her candidacy last September she used the word "business" 14 times. Now, perhaps in a nod to the public's outrage at corporate greed, her ads say California should be run "A bit more like a business." Or maybe two bits.
The canard that good government is like good business goes hand in hand with the centrality of mega-bucks in campaigns. Running a democracy — a collaborative process in which, by definition, the voice of the people is of paramount importance — couldn't be more different than operating a business, in which, by definition, one person is in charge and making a profit is what counts.
What has become big business is the perpetual running of campaigns, where candidates — both in and out of office — spend ever-increasing chunks of their time dialing for dollars.
If Prop 15 passes, Secretary of State candidates opting to go the public financing route will receive funds collected from raising annual fees for lobbyists from the risible current rate of $12.50 — less than a hair-dresser's license — to the still-paltry sum of $350. In other words, no new taxes.
Governor Schwarzenegger, hardly a fuzzy liberal, signed the bill allowing Prop 15 to get on the ballot. And the Democratic Party, along with the LA Times, the San Francisco Chronicle and a host of other newspapers, organizations and opinion-makers throughout the state, favor it.
Polls have shown broad public support for the measure. But a "No on 15" campaign (by lobbyists, natch) with an array of slimy "Voter Information slate cards" — which look almost exactly like the Democratic Party slate card but urge "No on 15" — endangers passage.
Jesse Unruh also famously said, "If you can't take their money and vote against them, you don't belong in politics." In other words, most of today's politicians should be looking for other employment.
States from Maine to Arizona (!) have had great success with clean-money/fair elections in recent years. If Prop 15 fails on Tuesday, we may not get another chance to take even a baby step in the direction of public financing for years to come.
Let's pass it.
Michael Sigman is a writer/ editor, media consultant and the president of Major Songs, a music publishing company.
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I have been asked by followers if I will start to do some show casing of handmade business's and I thought..I already do reviews of products that I have purchased so yes, I could showcase the whole actual business as well!
SO..each fortnight I will showcase a home based or small business here on my blog of those business's that I find who offer great service and products etc.
The very first business I would like to Show Case is none other than MillaRuby Designs!
I have gotten to know Caddie through an online networking group we are both members of called Connect2mums. Caddie is a very friendly small business owner and I count myself lucky to have had this opportunity to get to know her.
Caddie is from Western Australia. She is married and has two gorgeous girls named Millana and Ruby. Caddies girls are her whole world and also her inspiration, so she decided to name her business after them both, and so MillaRuby Designs was born!
While not working, Caddie taught herself to sew. What started out as a hobby though, soon progressed much further as people started wanting garments made for their own children. Caddie didn't want to go back into the work force at that stage as she was really enjoying herself, so she decided to start her own homebased sewing business and see how she went. It was a bit of a gamble at first but as the business grew and expanded, she and her wonderful husband knew she had made a good choice and she was doing what she was good at. Her husband is very supportive and proud of her achievements.
Caddie says that she loves showing her family her new designs and seeing all the excitement in their faces as she designs new things, and this is what keeps her job so special to her, that and wanting other young children around Australia to feel good and look good when they are wearing any of her designs.
As well as making gorgeous and unique clothes for boys and girls, Caddie is also branching out into supplying accessories to complement her MillaRuby clothing range. So you will soon be seeing a variety of bows, ribbons, headbands, again handmade, but by other small business owners, there to match her designs and Caddie herself will make purses to go with them as well!
I suggest you pop on over to her site and have a look around. The clothes are fun, unique and best of all, affordable! To keep the designs unique, all clothing is made in limited numbers, sizes and colours - but if you are after a particular size or colour, I suggest you drop Caddie a line as she will work with you to create exactly what you are wanting as well.
I know I love the fact that not a thousand other little girls are wearing the same clothes that my girls or grand-daughter are wearing, I am sure you will too!
Caddie also makes adorable soft toys, which are perfect for all ages (I recently bought my mother one of her beautiful cuddly owls and she is 65). She uses either chenile or minky material for her soft toys for their tactile appeal and they are easy to wash as well if needed.
I can say that Caddies owls all seem to have a personality of their own (due to being handmade and the love that goes into them I am sure!) and picking which one you will buy is half the fun! I know I took ages picking which one I was going to buy my mum.
Just before I leave you with todays Show Case..I wanted to let you know that Caddie also custom makes pirates. She is very proud of the very first pirate she made - Mick was his name - as it was the first toy she had designed herself. These are only made to order as each one is totally unique. "Mick" was auctioned off for the Jane McGrath Foundation and he had his name and the number 1 tattooed on his arm for authenticity - how cool is that??!!
I hope you enjoyed learning a bit more about Caddie from MillaRuby Designs and her business here in our very first Show Case! See you in two weeks for the next showcase!
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Hello beautiful people! It's officially 2015! There is so much beauty in new beginnings!
2014 is over. It's the past. And good riddance! Don't let the door hit you on the way out. Actually do. 2014, go kick rocks with socks on. And don't come back!
I would say that 2014, especially the summer, was the hardest year of my life. It was an even worse summer than when I had a nervous breakdown two years ago. It was even worse than the summer when my brother died, eight years ago.
In 2014, I watched my best friend get raped right in front of me. I fell apart. I watched her fall apart. Later I had the privilege of being raped myself. Twice. Exactly 1 month apart. First by a drug dealing gang member, then by a lying asshole who took advantage of my vulnerability and fear. Then the bestie and my favorite baby moved halfway across the country. She needed to go for her own sanity. But it still broke my fucking heart. I spent much of the year lonely and in a deep depression. My anxiety is at an all time high. It's never been this bad before.
But, and there's always a but, these negative experiences have led to some beautiful moments. For example, if this whole chain of events hadn't been put in motion, I never would have met the man. My life was not on a path to cross his. But Autumn brought us together and it's been absolutely wonderful. Another silver lining? I've gotten closer to my friends and made awesome new friends who I have a feeling are going to stick around for a while. There aren't words to express how happy this makes me.
I remain optimistic about 2015! Good things are happening and I expect that trend to continue. I'm turning 31, which excites me to no end. And I'm surrounded by people who care about me.
I've never been big on new years resolutions, but I do like to decide on an overall theme for the year and try to live those values. My theme for 2015 is: Love. Write. Heal. I'm determined to love hard and freely, write my ass off with brutal honesty, and do the work to heal myself from my emotional wounds. And those are my wishes for all of us this year:
May we give and receive love freely. We deserve it.
May we be brave and write honestly about what hurts.
May we let go of fears and limiting beliefs that get in the way of our healing.
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Yesterday, the United States officially condemned the increasing violence towards the gay community in Iraq, which has spiked since the beginning of the Iraq War. The US Embassy in Baghdad has also raised the issue with Iraqi government officials.
The State Department spokesman Ian Kelly had this to say when questioned on the issue by reporters:
In general, we absolutely condemn acts of violence and human rights violations committed against individuals in Iraq because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
This is an issue that we've been following very closely since we have been made aware of these allegations, and we are aware of the allegations. Our training for Iraqi security forces includes instruction on the proper observance of human rights.
Human rights training is also a very important part of our and other international donors' civilian capacity-building efforts in Iraq. And the US embassy in Baghdad has raised, and will continue to raise, the issue with senior officials from the government of Iraq, and has urged them to respond appropriately to all credible reports of violence against gay and lesbian Iraqis.


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An Amish gathering: life in Lancaster County / Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller & Barbara Cameron.
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Three heartwarming tales of old friends and new beginnings that span one year in an Amish community. A Change of Heart by Beth Wiseman Leah is no good at cooking, cleaning, sewing, gardening-the skills that young women need to make a proper Amish wife. All she wants to do is write stories, but she's sincerely tired of being a disappointment. Will she ever find someone who accepts her just as she is? And can an almost-Amish angel in red polka dots help her find her way? A Place of His Own by Kathleen Fuller When Josiah left Paradise the first time, he didn't even say good-bye. Now he's back, ten years later, and he's changed. Why is he so distant and bitter? Where is the boy who used to be Amanda's best friend? Amanda is learning that there are things even a capable Amish girl can't fix. But can she stand there and watch him walk away . . . again? When Winter Comes by Barbara Cameron It's been too long since Rebecca has done what she loves-put on her skates and fly across the ice. Five years have passed since a winter accident took her twin Lizzie and left Rebecca heartbroken. And Ben has waited for her all that time. At last she's starting to heal. But has too much time passed for their hearts to reconnect?
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We always knew that the day would come when the mainstream comics would have to recognize the fact that gays exist (outside of that one lame gay guy who was Elizabeth's old boss on For Better or For Worse), but we really didn't think that it would happen with Beetle Bailey calling out Don't Ask/Don't Tell. Here's yesterday's installment:
Sarge has a dream about a topless "buff" Beetle, and then is nice to him all day, looking at him nervously from afar, as the solitary sweat drop tells us, but also confused by how strong his feelings are, as upwards pointing eyebrows tell us.
Mm-hmm, we know the feeling.
We would have let it go, if the very next day, this didn't happen:
Yes, Sarge, nervously stack those papers while avoiding the marriage question from your beard.
Oh, we hope that tomorrow Sarge starts to come out. That, of course, would make his constant violence towards Beetle far less funny.
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This one's courtesy of Tramtown, an excellent blog I should visit more often.
So many blogs, so little time.
Tales of Future Past is an extensive site, detailing The Future from the perspective of 60-90 years ago.
It's a site full of wry wit and some insight.
... those who made such predictions never really considered the effect that such weapons can have on a society even if their use is only a potential, which is particularly odd because the people of the '20s, '30s and '40s had first-hand experience of some of the most nightmarish wars in human history. Meanwhile, those of us who lived through the Cold War were well aware of the prospect of ending up as piles of radioactive brochettes, which tended to put the damper on the best of parties.If you want to see the illustration in question, just surf on over there. You won't regret it. For an extra treat, try turning off the graphics - some of the "alt" (alternative text") captions are hilarious.
Consider the title illustration above from 1915. It depicts the Radium Destroyer; an insect-legged fighting machine of utter destruction sporting a radium death ray capable of laying waste to whole continents faster than an EU directive. Such power blasting wide and free would have even given General Jack D. Ripper pause. And this was supposed to be light reading!
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1. What newspaper covers the walls of the narrator's apartment?
The Morning Times.
2. What type of business does Fabian Olsen own?
A bakery.
3. What is the time of year at the beginning of the novel?
4. What does the narrator say is the nicest object in his apartment?
The rocking chair.
5. What is the narrator rejected at the fire department for wearing?
His glasses.
6. What physical feature of the woman outside the butcher's shop nauseates the narrator?
Her single yellow tooth.
7. What is the woman thinking of buying from the butcher's shop?
8. What does the narrator owe Hans Pauli?
A blanket.
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However I have always loved aprons. For me, they represent a better time when you put on an apron and floated around the kitchen basting your turkey, browning biscuits, and setting that homemade blackberry pie onto the table with pristine perfection.
Hello! Jennifer wake up and read this apron pattern!
I tried peeps! I really did, but it was too complicated. I have a Master's degree for crying out loud! I can't even read a stinking apron pattern! One good thing is that its just fabric and two I was feeling brave yesterday sew ... here we go!
These aprons were my first attempts. My lovely friends modeled them for me Sunday evening!
An apron tutorial ...
1. Cut a piece of fabric 15" x WOF (width of fabric).
2. Then cut it at an angle. Depending on how wide your waste is ... and I'm a big Midnight Mama ... that's how wide you want the top. With the fold on the left side, I cut from the raw edges over 10" on the top and about 7" over from the bottom to make my angle cut. But remember that you can cut more of an angle if your waist is smaller. Make your first angle cut and then hold it up to you and see if you need to whack some more off.
4. For the tie, cut two pieces 6" x WOF.
5. On your main apron piece, fold the side edges over 1/2" and press. Fold it over again another 1/2" and press again.
Then topstitch along the edge. I did a double topstitch. I like the way it looked and it seemed to add more stability.
6. On the ruffle, fold the side edges over 1/2" and press. Fold it over again another 1/2" and press again. Then topstitch along the edge. Repeat the process on each end of the ruffle.
7. Pin the middle of the ruffle to the middle of the bottom of the apron. Then pin each end of the ruffle to the end of the apron. You will have a lot of extra ruffle. Just put some pleats in it and I pinned at each pleat. Then sew with a healthy 1/4" inch seam allowance.
8. Topstitch about 1/4" about the seam line.
9. For the tie, sew the two pieces together so you have one really long piece. Then fold in half and press. Open the piece and fold each raw edge to the middle and press again. The fold the whole thing in half and press really well. I also folded the end in so they would be a finished edge.
10. Lay the middle seam of the tie over the middle of the top of the apron. Sandwich the top of the apron into the fold.
Pin the tie to the apron. Sew 1/4" from the top of the tie and 1/4" from the bottom of the tie.
12. Lay the pocket on the apron "upside down" and stitch along the bottom. This is the raw edge or the open end. Flip the pocket right side up and topstitch along the sides.
Now go and cook up your own apron!
I told Mr. Midnight that if the farming thing doesn't work out he can always fall back on his apron modeling career. He even put the whisk in the pocket!


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Since past years, aspect ratio 16:9 was found to be common among all the HDTV sets that have been sold out. Maximum of the sporting events and video games are based on the same aspect ratio, i.e. 16:9.
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It is thought that black bars running on both sides of the picture will surely make its presence on Cinema-wide sets, on contrary Vizio assures that there would not be any real estate waste. There will be appreciable up scaling and measured stretch of videos that would fit on 21:9 screens. The remnant space would be covered with VIA apps like Twitter and Facebook.
In addition, you will able to watch TV without-"letterbox," which is found, in 16:9 sets. Presently, Vizio is concentrating on deciding the price of this new gadget, also 50", and 71" screen sizes are been decided side by side.


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The Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society Inc.
1.1 The Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society Inc. shall be non-sectarian and non partisan. We shall not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, color or religion.
1.2 Membership in the Society may consist of three classes: Regular, Junior or Life.
1.3 Regular Members are those paying the full amount of current dues.
1.4 Junior Membership shall consist of Dues Paying Members less than 18 years of age.
1.5 Life Membership 'MAY' be conferred upon anyone nominated by the Board of Directors and approved by a majority of the members attending.
1.6 When a Member has become two (2) months in arrears in dues he shall be dropped from the membership rolls.
2.1 Dues shall be set by the Board with the approval, at the annual meeting, of a majority of the Members present.
3.1 The Fiscal Year of this Society shall correspond with the Calendar year, from January 1st through December 31st.
3.2 The Annual Meeting shall be the meeting at which the Officers for the New Year are installed and assume their respective offices.
4.1 The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee by August of each year. The Nominating Committee shall select a complete slate of Officers and present their nominees at the meeting which shall be held in October. At this meeting nominations for each Office may be made from the floor. The election of Officers will take place in November and the new slate of elected Officers shall be installed at the December meeting.
4.2 All Members in good dues standing, 18 years of age or older shall have voting privileges.
4.3 All voting at elections shall be by ballot or show of hands. The Officers receiving a plurality of votes for each office shall be elected.
4.4 At least twenty-five Members of voting status must be present to vote and insure a legal quorum.
5.1 The duties of the Officers shall be such as are implied by their respective Titles and such are specified by these Bylaws. All Officers shall keep records of their work and turn these records over to their successor in office.
5.2 The President shall direct all affairs of the Society for the best welfare and in the best interest of the Society. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Society and of the Board of Directors. The President shall appoint such committees as may become necessary to carry on business that is needed for operation.
5.3 The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in the absence of the President and shall be Program Chair.
5.4 The Field Trip Chair shall be in charge of field trips. He/she shall provide/lead monthly field trips for Members and provide/lead field trips at the Annual Show.
5.5 The Show Chair shall direct/perform the duties necessary to put on the yearly Labor Day weekend Show.
5.6 The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings of the Society and shall ensure that they are published in the Club Newsletter; shall incorporate in full all amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws in the minutes of the meeting at which they were adopted; shall ensure that an accurate classified list of the names and addresses of all Members of the Society and of all Chairs and Members of Committees are kept. The Secretary shall also maintain an accurate up-to-date copy of the Constitution and Bylaws as amended and shall furnish Officers and Board of Directors with copies of same. The Secretary shall conduct the correspondence of the Society as directed by the President and shall preserve a file of all records and correspondence of value to the Society and its presiding officers. These records are to be given to the successor, in this office.
5.7 The Treasurer shall have custody of all monies of the Society and shall receive all funds, giving a receipt for same. The Treasurer shall pay all expenditures approved by the President subject to review by the Board. After approval of bills by the Board of Directors, the Treasurer shall keep an itemized record, in a permanent file, of all receipts and expenditures and shall give a report of same at each monthly meeting. The Treasurer shall submit all records to an auditing committee as soon as the books are closed for the past year, but no later than February 1 of the upcoming year, or at any other time as requested by the Board of Directors.
5.8 It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to consider the affairs of the Society in accordance with the Constitution and Bylaws, and policies necessary to the good welfare of the Society. They shall report matters of interest to the Members. They shall fill vacancies in offices for the unexpired term when no provision has been made by the Constitution and Bylaws.
5.9 The Historian shall keep a complete and accurate history of the Society activities, including honors won by the Society and individual Members. The Historian shall maintain and update a scrap book to be made available to the Members at every meeting.
6.1 Regular and special meetings shall be held as specified by the Board of Directors.
6.2 Special meetings may be called by the President or the Board of Directors or at the request of any five (5) Members, providing the entire membership has been notified of the date and place of such meeting. The call for a special meeting must state the business to be transacted and only that business shall be transacted.
6.3 Executive Board of Directors meetings are called by the President and are contingent with the business affairs of the Society.
7.1 At least (25) twenty five Members of voting status must be present to vote to insure a legal quorum.
8.1 These Bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting by a simple majority vote of the Members present, or with submitted proxies, providing a legal quorum has been declared present or represented. The amendment to be voted on must have been read at one (1) previous meeting, published in the Newsletter and read at the meeting prior to the vote.


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Miley Cyrus Tweets About Loss — Is It About Liam Hemsworth?
Miley is known to say things very deep and emotional over Twitter. Does her latest tweet reveal that something is wrong with her and Liam? Oh no!
Miley Cyrus certainly can't be tamed, but she can definitely get emotional. After a new tweet on Jan. 15 about loss, is she talking about fiancé Liam Hemsworth or her recently deceased dog, Lila?
"I haven't been the same since you left and I don't know if I ever will be…" was the latest tweet from Miley that can be summed up, basically, as heartbreaking. The pop star had a tough time with the loss of her beloved dog, Lila, on Dec. 11, and her mother, Tish Cyrus, stated on her blog, "Miley loved Lila more than anyone can imagine. I know some people were saying its JUST a dog, but to Miley she was so much more."
Lila Was Killed By Miley Cyrus' Other Dog, Ziggy!
Tish also mentioned the way that the tragic death occurred by saying, "The way that Lila was taken from [Miley] was beyond terrible. Sometimes things happen that we just can't understand. Miley still isn't ready to talk about it, but I thought you guys should know what happened. For some unknown reason, Ziggy.. grabbed Lila." And when that happened the family decided to give away Ziggy. Two dogs gone in an instant. Miley's been heartbroken ever since, as her mother continued:
"Not really sure if she was playing or what? She grabbed her in just the wrong spot and Lila didn't survive.. Please understand that Miley isn't ready to talk about this and we dont think Ziggy is a mean dog.. We took Ziggy to SPOT dog rescue and they found her a new home with no other pets or children just in case it wasn't a fluke. So not only did Miley lose Lila, she feels she lost Ziggy as well," Tish finished.
But if its not about her dogs, could there be another horrible thing that happened to Miley? We can only hope all things improve for Miley sooner then later!
So HollywoodLifers, do you feel bad for Miley and her loss? Sound off below!
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Here is a pretty set of Rolodex dividers I made recently. Simona gave me a list of the divider themes she wanted and I created this set for her. I just love the idea of these cards and themes as a pretty gathering place for verses and quotes and notes. And this color combination is one of my favorites right now - Pretty Pirouette, Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron, Pool Party.
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A reliable 18x zoom travel compact with a range of useful functions
While Canon's PowerShot SX600 HS is an easy-to-use camera with a long 18x zoom, performance and image quality resembles those from a lower-end camera.
Picks up where your phone leaves off without sacrificing easy sharing
The big-screened, Android-powered compact zoom camera makes a comeback
Pros: Flawless Android integration, bundled 50GB Dropbox account.
Samsung's latest Android-powered camera packs in lots of versatility and sharing options, and a 21x optical zoom. But the camera sensor doesn't deliver significantly better results than what you'll get from a good smartphone.
Is this second-gen Android camera the best choice for a smartphone-like experience from a dedicated device
Compact, Sharp 30x zoom lens, Good control layout
Excellent optical image stabilisation, Built-in Wifi and GPS linking
Very good image quality, Lots of zoom in a compact body
Lightweight and compact, despite housing 30x zoom
Touchscreen interface, built-in wi-fi connectivity and GPS
1080p video with zooming, stereo sound and continuous AF
Good zoom length, Touchscreen, Digital filters
Impressive zoom for such a compact body
Smallest, lightest camera with a 30x zoom
Provides excellent results from ISO 100-400
30x optical zoom in a pocketable body, Good image quality
Seamless Wi-Fi and remote viewfinder capabilities
Has shooting modes for every type of photographer from casual to advanced
Sharp lens, 20x zoom range
Quicker GPS and better image quality
Finger rail grip, Better than average noise control
Fast performance, very good picture quality for its class
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Good viewfinder, Pleasing handling, Impressive focus performance
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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- n. A small bract.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
- n. A small leaf of leaf-like structure directly subtending a flower or inflorescence whose stalk itself is subtended by a bract.
- n. A bract subtending an individual flower rather than an inflorescence.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
- n. Same as bractlet.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. In botany, a little bract situated on a partial flower-stalk or pedicel, between the bract and the calyx, and usually smaller than the true bract. Also called bractlet. See cut under bract.
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- n. a small bract
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Latin bracteola, gold leaf, diminutive of bractea; see bract.
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Children & Youth Education
(during the school year)
9:30 am Classes for all children in the Lower Level
10:30 am Worship Center for young children, ages 3 and up, in the Lower Level;
at Communion time, they go to join their families in church
Christ Church Detroit welcomes families to our Sunday School! Led by a dedicated team of volunteers, our program raises children in the Christian faith in a contemporary world, supported by dynamic classes, annual traditions, and an excellent Acolyte Program. If you have any questions, contact Anne Hughes at email@example.com or Lauren Leney at email@example.com.
People were also bringing babies to Jesus to have him touch them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." (Luke 18:15 -16)
Please click here for the Sunday School Registration Form and Sunday School Activities Release and Photo Form.
Nursery and Pre-School Class (children 5 years old and under)
Primary and Intermediate Classes (Grades 1 to 6)use the Spark Bible-based curriculum which follows a regular sequence each week:
Gather, Open the Bible, Activate Faith, and Send. Children's bibles are used in each lesson, and the re-creation of stories as skits is a class favorite. Art projects, and other fun hands-on activities, add to the excitement of learning for this lively group.
After three days they found the child Jesus in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. (Luke 2:46)
Journey to Adulthood (Grades 6 – 12) is a program of spiritual formation for young people that includes three distinct parts:
Rite 13 for Grades 6 to 8: Rite 13 begins the journey for students from childhood to adulthood. An important facet of this segment includes the Celebration of Manhood and Womanhood, a ceremony that has been compared to a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Rite 13 goals include building relationships within the group, helping students understand God's calling in their lives, and learning how we all, as church members, support each other through this journey.
J2A for Grades 8 to 10: The J2A segment for which the program is named is the foundation of the Journey to Adulthood program. This segment focuses on the many skills needed in adulthood. Throughout the program, the young adults study scripture and prayer, and continue to build community within the group. The culmination of their learning together is to plan for and go on a spiritual journey. Some past pilgrimages have taken our young adults to Greece, Spain, Italy, England, Scotland and Ireland, and other lands previously traversed by saints of our church.
Click here to see photos and read the blog from the 2017 J2A pilgrimage to Italy.
Click here to see photos and read the blog from the 2015 J2A pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey
YAC for Grades 11 to 12: During this final phase, Young Adults in the Church, the class is encouraged to take more responsibility. They are challenged to become good stewards, and to participate in a church or community ministry, before we send them off to graduate and to be representatives of Christ in the wider world.
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us; we pray you in Christ's name, be reconciled to God. (2 Corinthians 5:20)
WORSHIP CENTER at 10:30 am
Worship Center (ages 3 and up) is geared towards young children and is based on the order of our church worship: Assemble in God's Name, Proclaim God's Word, Give Thanks, and Go in God's Name. Children may participate by re-telling the story to others, working with story props, and creating artwork based on the week's lesson. At the time of Communion, the children go to join their families in the church service.
Special Activities and Traditions: All are invited to join us!
Many other activities and gatherings supplement the regular class schedule. Hosted by the Sunday School, the entire parish is invited to participate in these events. They include the Blessing of the Animals, a Halloween party, the Christmas Pageant, the making of palm crosses, the Easter lily procession, the Easter Egg Hunt, and picnics at the beginning and end of the school year. All of these special traditions strengthen and enrich the lives of not only our youngest members, but everyone at Christ Church.
Our Acolyte Program and Family Services
All Sunday School students are invited to assist throughout the year in Sunday worship as participants in our Acolyte Program, and as greeters, readers, and ushers for our Family Services. The Acolyte Program contributes beauty to our liturgy and gives the participants the opportunity for direct involvement in the rituals of worship. Family Services provide another opportunity for the children to take an active role in the church. Greeting the parishioners as they enter the church, reading the lessons or Prayers of the People, and ushering for the Offertory and Communion, all help to build confidence in our young people.
And all your children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of your children. (Isaiah 54:13)


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DATE: February 3, 2017
CASE: Keenan Scott Williams (Case #16FE018556)
PROSECUTOR: Deputy District Attorney Erin Blake, Domestic Violence Unit
Keenan Scott Williams was convicted by a jury of domestic violence with great bodily injury, battery causing serious bodily injury, false imprisonment, criminal threats, and unlawful possession of a firearm. The jury also found true that Williams suffered prior convictions for first-degree burglary and assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury at the direction of a criminal street gang.
On September 23, 2016, Keenan Williams was with the victim at her apartment when he started accusing her of cheating on him. When the victim denied the allegations, Williams repeatedly struck her on her face, chest, legs, and back. Williams threw the victim into the shower, and ripped off her clothes. When the victim tried to escape, Williams grabbed her and choked her until she lost consciousness. Williams eventually let the victim go to bed that night. The following morning, he again accused the victim of cheating. Williams dragged the victim into the bedroom where the victim's gun was located, and told her he was going to shoot her. Williams repeatedly struck the victim in her face and shoved the gun against her lips, breaking her front tooth. Williams then took the victim's wallet, iPad, cell phone, and gun before leaving the apartment in the victim's car. As a result of the attack, the victim suffered a head injury, a laceration over her eye, and bruises all over her body.
Williams faces a maximum sentence of 41 years to life in prison. Sentencing is set for March 24, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. in Department 17 before the Honorable Delbert Oros.
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Electronic Reporting with the IRS
All nonfederal PACs and all state PACs that are not Qualified State or Local Political Organizations (QSLPOs) and that have received contributions or made expenditures in excess of $50,000 during the year must begin filing Form 8872 electronically with the IRS with reports due on or after June 30, 2003. This electronic filing is mandated by Public Law No. 107-276 (Nov. 2, 2002).
A QSLPO is a state or local PAC that (1) focuses solely on state and local offices, (2) reports with a state, which in turn makes the reports publicly available and (3) makes its own state reports available for public inspection per IRS rules.
For more information, contact Carol A. Laham (202.719.7301) or Thomas W. Antonucci (202.719.7558)


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An Overview of Stage 4 Adenocarcinoma of the Lung: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Lung cancer is the leading cancer-related cause of death worldwide. Stage 4 adenocarcinoma lung cancer is associated with metastatic disease and poor prognosis, but some treatment options are available.
How Much Do You Know About Lung Cancer?
There are many cancers in medicine, however one of the deadliest is cancer of the lung, which affects both sexes. We once believed that smoking was the general cause, but now there are other factors to consider. Read on for general facts about lung cancer that you may not have known.
Facts About Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is a disease caused by smoke, radiation, asbestos, and viruses. This guide will give you the necessary information to understand the basic facts so you avoid the risk factors and understand the impact this major disease has on the population.
An Overview of Medicinal Treatments for NSCLC
There are a number of treatments available for non small cell lung cancer, including standard surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. There are also clinical trials available. The treatments available are covered in this article.
An Overview of Metastatic Adenocarcinoma of the Lung to the Eye
The spread of adenocarcinoma of the lung to the orbit of the eye is an unusual, ominous presentation of lung cancer. Eye symptoms from the tumor will lead to the diagnosis of the primary source of cancer if not yet known. Learn more about this rare eye tumor from lung cancer.
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It's taken me more than a year, but I finally had a chance to take Eurie's advice and try Rick's in Palo Alto. Disappointing to find out that pumpkin flavor was sold out, but the other seasonal flavors more than made up for it. Loved the cranberry walnut - zingy tart berry pink ice cream with toasty/crunchy walnut bits and also the eggnog - very rich and eggy with a good dose of rum flavor and spiced. I had a sample of toasted almond which had intense almost marzipan-like richness of flavor, but the nuts were not crisp. Likewise the kulfi was not the freshest with terrific flavor in the ice cream, but the pistachios were a little water-logged. I'd like to try both of these from newer batches some time. The two ices were similarly spectacular - the mango is concentrated and has a pulpy texture from mango puree and the orange is very intense too with good acid balance.
Definitely worth checking out when you're in Silicon Valley.
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In some women's books if a man is too good-looking he is out of the running as a mate; the disadvantage being that he is sought after by every woman within spitting distance and she will have to constantly look over her strapless shoulder dress to see what he is up to, especially at parties and events where he is always the most wanted man on the floor. But is being a good-looking man all that important? You can't eat good looks; you can't pay your bills with it. If you have a jealous nature it is best to stay away from this kind of person.
What women wish for in a man
We rule by our impulses and modern books on love today brim with tips and suggestions on how to land and hold on to a good-looking man. Some women want rich and famous men and will go the distance which includes infidelity and heartbreak and will pay the price. Other women want men where sincerity and sensitivity counts; men who are not frivolous and who do not disappoint them, men who value family life and put his wife and children first. These men appreciate women who are in charge and are not jealous of a woman's achievements – and treat women with respect and as equal partners. Frivolous women choose money and looks. Smart women choose honest, sincere men who can love and respect them.
The six commandments of a relationship
- A woman of substance wants a man who has a responsible nature and can hold on to a job.
- She wants a man who understands her and with whom she can spend the rest of her life.
- She desires sincerity and honesty and a full commitment to protect and be part of the family.
- She wants her partner to keep up all the fun stuff they did together, not just during courtship.
- She wants healthy, well-behaved children and the best tools to raise them into fine human beings.
- She wants the six rules of a relationship treated with the same reverence and respect as the Ten Commandments.


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Personal: Favorite sport other than bowling is soccer…First job was working at Plano Super Bowl…Favorite musical performer is Drake…Bowling hero is Mike Fagan.
2018: Won FloBowling PBA Wolf Open for fifth career title by beating Andrew Anderson 239-226 in title match..Finished fifth in Lucky Larsen Masters...Won Xtra Frame Gene Carter Pro Shop Classic by defeating Matt Sanders 216-194 in title match...Finished fourth in PBA Tour Finals losing to Jesper Svenson in two-game third-place match 9th and 10th frame roll-off 49-39. Lost first game 248-204 and won second game 229-201Finished second in Busan Cup losing to Annop Arromsaranon 221-208 in title match...Finished third in season-opening DHC Japan Invitational losing to Kyle Troup in semi-final match 277-180...Finished second in Brunswick Euro Challenge losing to Jenny Wegner, who received eight pins handicap as a women's entrant, 219-213 in title match.
Career: In 2017 Won Xtra Frame Wilmington Open for third career title by beating Rhino Page 224-177 in championship match. Finished second to fellow two-hander Jason Belmonte in Barbasol Players Championship losing 221-204 in title match. Finished third in PBA Cheetah Championship. Finished fifth in PBA World Championship losing to Tom Smallwood 204-193 in first stepladder match...Defeated Dan MacLelland 245-207 in 2016 USBC Masters title match to become youngest player to win a major at 19 years and 39 days...Finished fourth in 2016 U.S. Open losing to fellow two-hander Shawn Maldonado in second stepladder match 238-217. Won first PBA Tour title in Mark/Roth Marshall Holman Doubles Championship with Connor Pickford…At age 18 became second youngest to win a Tour title missing record held by Hall of Famer Norm Duke by two days…Finished sixth in 2016 Kingdom of Bahrain Open...After winning first three stepladder matches, finished second in 2016 South Point Las Vegas Open losing to Jakob Butturff 277-211 in title match...Finished third in 2015 Xtra Frame Pensacola Open. Finished sixth in 2015 Bowlmor AMF U.S. Open...Owns five PBA regional titles.
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Death can be taxing, in more ways than one. First, there's the emotional stuff everyone must deal with. And then there's all the financial stuff that must be waded through. When your Aunty Maud asked you all those years ago to be her executor, you had no idea your innocent "Sure," would end up embroiling you in a forest's worth of paperwork or the squabbling cousins.
As executor of Aunty Maud's estate, you'll be called upon to manage everything from her funeral arrangements to locating her assets, paying her bills, filing her tax returns (yes, there will be more than one), and divvying up the remains to the heirs, along with advising them what's taxable and what's not. So the job of executor carries important responsibilities. And it demands attention to detail. Mess up and you could be held personally liable.
You'll need to present the original will and notify all the beneficiaries under the will. Having sworn an affidavit of service, which you'll file with the court, about six to eight weeks later you'll receive a certificate that gives you the authority to act so that anyone who needs proof—the bank, the brokerage house, the credit card company—knows you're "legal."
Your first step even before you're certified should be to read the will to see if there's anything that needs immediate action such as specifics for the funeral. While you're not bound by Aunty Maud's wishes, following through is preferable to being haunted. Are minor children left orphaned? If so, apply to put designated guardianships into effect quickly.
Take an inventory of the deceased's assets and debts. You'll be responsible for safeguarding and valuing the assets, dealing with banks, brokers, and insurance companies, and arranging for the investment or liquidation of assets.
Don't rush to pay out Aunty Maud's bequests too soon, no matter how much pressure your cousins are putting on you. If you do and then don't have enough left to pay debts and taxes, the money will come out of your own pocket unless you can persuade beneficiaries to give back some money. Fat chance!
The tax man will want his pound (or six) of flesh too. You'll have to file tax returns for any years for which returns haven't been filed both in Canada and wherever else the deceased may have held assets. And you'll have to file a return for each year the estate exists and earns income. Get a clearance certificate from Canada Revenue Agency to ensure no future disputes over property valuations and deductions claimed before you distributed the estate. Also make sure you've taken steps to uncover all debts owning. Advertisements to creditors that include a fixed date for distribution a month or two from the advertisement date followed by payment of all debts that have come to light should do it. Skip these steps and you could find yourself on the hook personally for unpaid bills or taxes.
For your time and trouble, you may bill the estate between 3-5% of the estate's value, or more if the will specifically says so. Keep meticulous records of the time you spend and expenses you pay out of your own pocket so that if must you can prove your worth.
If the going gets tough, you don't have to go it alone. Hire a professional to step in and be your guide. A lawyer, estate administrator or accountant can help. Be careful whom you choose. You can never give up your discretionary responsibility for how those assets are handled, so if your "helper" does a terrible job and the estate suffers losses as a result, you can be held liable for those losses. While the estate pays these blokes, it'll be your responsibility to make sure their fees are reasonable.
Just because you're named doesn't mean you're stuck with the job. You can say no.


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No follow links, or hyperlinks that have the rel="nofollow" tag added, are HTML attributes used to inform search engines that the hyperlink shouldn't influence the page rank.
Purpose and Controversy
Originally, no follow links were supposed to reduce comment spam, a problem that was affecting the blogging community. With a no follow link, a spammer was less likely to leave spam comments because their links would not follow or count towards rankings. The idea of the no follow link was initially meant to be understood in the literal "do not follow" sense. Though, today this has been the subject of controversy since the major search engines such as Google, and Yahoo, actually interpret a no follow link differently. Ask.com has even admitted that they ignore the no follow attribute completely and Google and Yahoo interpret the no follow tag to mean "do not regard this link for page ranking" instead of "do not follow."
Even those search engines that have alleged they do not use no follow links toward page rank have been found to actually count no follow links for page ranking in some way. However, the code or system for calculating page rank is kept a secret to the general public, so to what extent a no follow link does or doesn't affect page rank is still unknown.
Using a No Follow Link
Here are some questions to ask yourself when you think you might want to use a no follow link:
• Do I trust the site I am linking to or from?
• Do I want a search engine to associate me with or use my involvement with this site towards my page rank?
• Do I want to promote this site?
If you said no to any or all of these questions, you will want to use a no follow attribution when linking. Also, if you are linking internally to a page on your own site that is of less important (for instance, the "About Us", "Contact Us", "Privacy Policy", "Site Map" pages), you might also want to use a no follow link so that you give less page ranking emphasis to less important pages.
SEO firms in Las Vegas know there are some cases when you may not want to use a no follow link. If you have a reciprocal link trade agreement with another website, you will not want to use a no follow link.
The most important thing to remember is that you will want to use no follow links on any and all sites that you do not trust and can potentially hurt your page ranking.
No follow links, or hyperlinks that have the rel="nofollow" tag added, are HTML attributes used to inform search engines that the hyperlink shouldn't influence the page rank.


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By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest;
Second, by imitation, which is easiest;
and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
Hi my friends,
I'm so happy that so many of you liked my first video so much!
Thank you for all your kind and wonderful comments.
Today's post is about reflections. Reflections in the photo and reflections also in life - and that's now something it's worthy to think about deeper. The picture to the quote was made recently at Lake Washington on a wonderful and bright sunny day. I love to go to that place, love to relax there, while I'm taking pictures. Many of my photos in my ZEN-Video were made there too.
I hope you're enjoying your weekend.
And, tomorrow will be my "Wordless Sunday" again.
See you tomorrow, right? :)
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After 30 years of running Bosom Buddies, my nonprofit organization founded to give hope, support, education to breast cancer survivors, I decided I needed something to lift my spirit. Much to my surprise, I found I had a knack for crafting handmade jewelry. I try to create interesting pieces of jewelry while keeping the prices reasonable so that I can share my work with those that admire it. Since I started with earrings, the name "Ears Looking at You" seemed appropriate. I have since branched out to add necklaces and bracelets. I hope you find something that you will treasure and know it's made with love.
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Seeing that my mutilated thumbs are not good for much of anything else except for typing, I decided to catch up on some of the things that I've been meaning to post on this blog. First on the long overdue list is the monthly installation of cooking ABC for July. I know I said I was dead tired from the Tibet trip but I did drag my sorry ass out of my house a couple of times to the cooking school as a way to recuperate.
I think I went for a cooking lesson first. The menu was chicken rice. This is not to be confused with the Hainanese chicken rice. The ABC chicken rice hails from Amami Island, a group of islands situated between Kagoshima and Okinawa.
The rice used was a mixture of white rice and germinated brown rice, believed to be highly nutritious. After chicken and takana are cooked together and heaped onto the rice, a clear broth is poured on top, so in the end it resembled ochatzuke (rice in tea). The two side dishes were sesame tofu made from soymilk and sesame paste, with a yuzu sauce; and deep fried ball of shrimp and mountain potato paste. For dessert, we made macha Bavarian cream parfait with corn flake and red bean topping. I think my favorite thing out of this entire menu was the fried shrimp and potato paste. Japanese mountain potatoes are more like yams and very sticky when you grind them up raw (the beloved neba-neba and tsuru-tsuru quality in Japanese food). Combined with fresh shrimp paste, it produced an almost airily light texture when fried.
Next, I scheduled a bread lesson and a dessert lesson back to back. The bread was a challah that I chose to shape into a heart.
I've made challah before, but none so soft and eggy. I was really truly surprised at how elastic and stretchy it was. It felt so good tearing off little pieces and putting it in my mouth that I think Jason only had a chance to eat one little section before I devoured the whole thing by myself.
I then made these beautiful little tartlets filled with caramelized walnuts. Great care was taken to ensure the tops come out flat, but I thought it would've actually looked nicer if it had a little dome, don't you?
Although small, they contain 520 calories each, because besides the incredibly rich pate sucree dough and the walnuts that you can't see, it's filled with almond cream. It was so good I could see a repeat of the challah incident, so I made Jason take the rest to work. Word has it that everybody loved it. Yesss!
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
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If there is one thing that this dress has taught me is that you 100 % need to be in the right mindset when undertaking a project or it's just going to be rife with problems!
Take for example this neckline I must have sat and tried to figure out this double pleat for like an hour and a half! The instructions i felt weren't the clearest - move the solid line to the dotted line (of which there were two dotted lines...) however I feel it was more a case of a distracted mind.
I think though that its looking right now! It just needs another press and im sure when the neckline is turned under it will lie like its supposed to!
The sleeves as well were a pain somehow i managed to sew two the same and as such had two right arms - GAH!! however it was unpicked, restitched and now they are both pinned in place notches matching so hopefully I will have a dress for the weekend!
I really think that next time I'm going to try and create something when my mind is busy and distracted with work (paper was approved by my industrial sponsor and didn't even scrape the edges YEAH!!) i will try an easy project - and one that is not so prone to disaster!
Also meet Diana, my form :-). She was a birthday present - one which I'm sure ill have a lot of use out of!


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A teenager hopes to raise awareness about bipolar disorder when she takes part in a modelling competition.
Eighteen-year-old Elisabeth Spyrou found out she was bipolar earlier this year, but instead of beating herself up about it, she decided to take part in the ICM Miss London 2014 contest to help others with the disorder.
Elisabeth, who lives in Cavendish Avenue, Finchley, said: "It had been quite a rough time for me. I was shocked and I just didn't believe it at first.
"But I soon realised being bipolar is just a part of being me, and I want to be able to talk to people about it.
"I signed up for Miss London to focus my mind on something new, but I also hope to raise awareness about the disorder."
As part of the competition, Elisabeth is being sponsored by BBC3 Hair Studios in Highgate and will have to organise an event in aid of the Miss World charity, Beauty with a Purpose, which supports disadvantaged children around the world.
To vote for Elisabeth and help her get through to the next round of the competition, send a £1 text with the words MISS HIPPODROME10 can be sent to 64343 before Tuesday, April 22.
You can also vote via Facebook by clicking on this link and "liking" the page as well as Elisabeth's photo.
She has also set up a fundraising page to raise money for Beauty with a Purpose: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ElisabethSpyrou


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Kingston in Bartow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Woolley's Bridge
May 19, McPherson´s Army of the Tenn. (15th & 16th Corps) [US] arched from Barnsley´s and camped on the Woolley Plantation. This right wing of Sherman´s advance, Kingston to Dallas, -- crossed the river, May 23d.
October 11, while encamped on the Woolley Plantation, the Ohio soldiers of the 23d [US] Corps, voted in a State Election.
Erected 1952 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 008-11.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Georgia Historical Society/Commission marker series.
Location. 34° 14.278′ N, 84° 59.422′ W. Marker is in Kingston, Georgia, in Bartow County. Marker is at the intersection of Kingston Highway (Georgia Route 293) and Roberson Road, on the left when traveling west on Kingston Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kingston GA 30145, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Federal Army at Kingston (approx. 2.2 miles away); Hardee's Corps at Kingston (approx. Spring Bank (approx. 2.2 miles away); House - Site Thomas V. B. Hargis (approx. 2½ miles away); The Andrews Raiders at Kingston (approx. 2½ miles away); Rome Railroad (approx. 2½ miles away); Original Hospital Site of Wayside Home (approx. 2½ miles away); Unknown Confederate Dead (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.
Regarding Woolley's Bridge. The bridge is no longer standing.
Categories. • Bridges & Viaducts • War, US Civil •
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on November 28, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,382 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.


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Meet Your Nutrition Team
Beth Ann Peterson, RD
Beth Ann has practiced as a dietitian in the hospital setting; long term care facility for developmentally disabled; and most recently in an outpatient dialysis clinic. She has also provided nutrition education to school students, with hands on learning of varied cooking skills and baking techniques. As a daughter and mother of 6 she has a breadth of experience in coaching young and old alike towards healthy eating, planning quick and healthy meals, and fueling athletes. A Medford native, Beth Ann has a degree in Dietetics from the University of Connecticut and furthered her education in nutrition and dietetics throughout her adult life.
Domenica (Niki) Toscani, RDN
Domenica has a Bachelor's in Communications & Media Studies and a Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics from Rutgers University. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Domenica shares her passion and knowledge for food and nutrition to empower others to develop lifelong habits for healthier living. Domenica has educated and consulted on nutrition, health and wellness in both clinical and community settings. Her hobbies include writing, educating, traveling, cooking and eating!
Adrienne Olah, RD
Adrienne Olah, RD graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and interned at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Prior to joining ShopRite, Adrienne gained valuable experience with pregnancy, infant and childhood nutrition through her employment with the WIC agency.


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This week I got the first of my prototypes back and it worked! In fact, a lot better than I was hoping: it was only intended as a proof of concept and I expected I'd need to make several refinements before it would produce the same kind of yield as a conventional de-husker, but it managed about a 95% de-husking rate which is definitely comparable. There are still lots of modifications to make for the next prototype though, like including the option of making it motor driven and looking at other ways to increase the throughput. And I'm yet to show it to local farmers to see what they think. In light of the result, Anand my manager has offered me a beer and a job for next year. I'm not sure if he was being serious about the job bit or not.
The contraption... Paddy (rice with husks on) goes in the middle bit; you turn
the handle and rice without the husks on comes out the sides! (There are a few
other subtle design features but I won't bore you with those here).
the handle and rice without the husks on comes out the sides! (There are a few
other subtle design features but I won't bore you with those here).
And here's some 95% de-husked rice
I'm still waiting on the second design that I sent off, although the workshop has made progress and I'm really hoping that it'll be ready to test next week. I've also ordered the third design now but it's a bit more complicated than the other two and so they reckon it'll take about two weeks to make.
Yesterday was Teachers' Day, a national celebration in commemoration of India's second president, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Most universities hold a show where the students get the teachers to do various fun things. At the engineering university where I'm based they divided the teachers into six teams and then set various competitions including some races, a talent contest, an eating competition and a quiz.
The lecturers got quite into musical chairs
They also traditionally have various performances from the students to say thank you to the teachers and one of my good friends here, Anantha, kindly decided to put my name down to play at the event. When I agreed to do it I didn't realise that it would be in front of 800 people and by the time I heard that they'd axed all the other performances except for mine and one other girl's it was a bit late to pull out. I couldn't have had a friendlier audience though and it was a lot of fun. I played Hero by Enrique Iglesiasas as they all seem to know it here (and it's pretty easy to play).
According to Hindu legend their god Vishnu was incarnated as a Krishna, who as a child loved a drink known as buttermilk so much that his mum had to keep it in a pot hanging from the ceiling to prevent him getting it. Out of this has come a tradition known as Dahi Handi, where people hang pots of buttermilk from a rope that can be raised or lowered by others standing at the side. Men take it in turns to try to smash the pots with their fists, and in some places form large human pyramids to help them reach it. On Saturday the university put on their own version which I got to take part in. After the traditional throwing of paint at each other, the guys started to throw mud and the thing pretty much turned into a massive mud wrestling competition before the pot smashing bit had even started. This wasn't really what was supposed to happen but it was a lot of fun.
I also managed to make a trip to some other waterfalls with a bunch of the students. This time there were girls which meant the operation had to be even more covert than the last trip. To make the most of the panoramic view we took it in turns to sit on the roof of the Jeep when we made it into the proper jungle.
Here are some more photos:
Learning to cook dosa at a local caff.
I've become friendly with the guys who organised the Dahi Handi and got
to paint one of the pots
to paint one of the pots
The pots before the smashing began


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Letra de la canción
[Intro: Buddha Monk]
It's crazy, I'm just try'nna live my life
It won't let me... check it out
[Buddha Monk]
I was, born in the streets, where most thugs come from
Born in the streets, where every nigga got a gun
Born in the streets, where beef will get you leaking
Born in the streets, where police'll beat you frequent
Or go to get that, ya'll cats, ya'll still need that
Pull out the heat and make sure, your body eat that
Low profile, watch it, where you be at
So me and my mans, can poly, nigga, come and see that
See what you lack to move quiet, but ya bitch is on ya back
Telling how much you make, nigga, and where you keep it at
You think you need that, when the g's ain't trynna see that
Now you're sitting there, wondering where you bleeding at
But no need for that, for you making your soul see that
Six feet under the ground is where you sleep at
Rest now, only the image of you looks over the ground
While your kids is with a bastard who don't care now
Rest in peace...
[Chorus: Buddha Monk]
This world is nothing but sorrow and pain
I'm just try'nna get by the day
Can I live my life? I just wanna live my life, and
No matter how hard I try to refrain
For putting a slug in someone's brain
Can I live my life? Why can't I just wanna live my life? Oh no...
[Buddha Monk]
It ain't my fault I turned out to be a bastard
But as them bullets got close, I had to learn to bust a ratchet
I wasn't even, looking for the war
But Sally hit me off, on how they wanted to score
Had clips galore, vest up, grab henny from the store
Call my man, Kenny, nigga and told him to meet me at four
With discreet when I walk, causing all beef when as we walk
Cuz if I did that, man, that's more heat that we brought
So we, peace with our walk, low key with our talk
Gave out bags of weed, to throw them nosy niggaz off
Now that we did that, it's green light where we live at
Let them punks bring the beef, nigga I'm ready to clap
Send 'em back to the essence, where their man rest at
Or while I'm doing that, make sure that we don't get clapped
When the smoke clears, is there any one there?
I don't care, for all I know is I'm still here
Never worry about staring at the death of my peers
Cuz I know they wishing it was my death, instead of theirs
That's why they laying there, scared, hoping death they don't hear
But their heart is beating fast, tell 'em now beware
Slug punch the left lung, body now numb
Now it's back to the light of dirt, where you came from
Look dunn, this beef here, we didn't even want, son
But we gonna deal with the shit, nigga, however it comes, believe that
[Chorus x2]
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Letra añadida por: Hector(Hip Hop) (#460)