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Thai Seafood Curry
By:Kevin Lynch
Recipe Information
Total Time:20 minutes
A tasty Thai-style curry with seafood, snow peas and red peppers.
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/4 cup Thai red curry paste (see Notes)
- 1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1/2 pound tilapia (or other firm white fish), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup Thai basil (or basil), sliced
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat, add the curry paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, snap peas, red pepper and seafood, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the seafood is cooked, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in the Thai basil and let sit one minute before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with white or brown jasmine rice with lime wedges, if desired.
Nutritional Information
370 calories, 24g. fat, 104 mg. cholesterol, 1008 mg. sodium, 14 g. carbohydrate, 2 g. fiber, 26 g. protein


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Sunday, 11 October 2015
Relax & Unwind Canvas - FabScraps Tranquility Collection
It has been a HOOOOOT week in Johannesburg...everyday is above 30C. Even this evening, I am siting here with the fan going and it's really hot! ;-)
I created a canvas a while back and I can finally share it with you! ;-) I used the fabulous Tranquility Collection from FabScraps. You can find the tutorial here!
I went with a retro feel to this canvas and it's a bit "tongue in cheek" with the title "Relax and Unwind". I don't suppose the ladies in the 50s and 60s had much of that, since they were forever in the kitchen! LOL
I fussy cut these blooms and layered them up, from the pieces below.
Here's a look at the top part of the canvas.
FabScraps do their own range of stencils, which I really like and you will see that I used one here too.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you had a scrappy Sunday! ;-)
Have a super evening!
Denise x
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Oh Yeah! Love the irony on this one! And it's pretty too:) win win in my book:) The flowers look really lovely.....I thought of you as I was FUSSY cutting again yesterday. Sighing. Wondering WHY I seem to end up doing so much when I really and honestly HATE it...anyways....we've got 29C here, today....seems that just as the rugby is getting hotter, so are we, LOL!!!ReplyDelete
Denise what a great canvas! love the colour palette, so soft and warm! especially love those retro dresses on the background!ReplyDelete
Wow stunning layout Denise!ReplyDelete
Oh wow...I love all the fussy cutting and the vintage feel of your canvas...way to go my friend.ReplyDelete
Glad we don't have those temperatures here ! This is fabulous and before I even read your post Retro had jumped into my mind.ReplyDelete
Glad we don't have those temperatures here ! This is fabulous and before I even read your post Retro had jumped into my mind.ReplyDelete

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Hello Shimmerz Fans! Today I have two projects to share with you! Both are created with my Flying Unicorn Nov kit and the Off the Page project was created for Shimmerz and Hazel & Ruby. Hazel & Ruby are an amazing company that designs gorgeous supplies for crafting! They have rolls of tissue paper that are just so yummy, washi tape, fabulous stencils and much more. I have used their stencil on this project to create the NOEL title. It is so easy..you just place the letters on your paper and cut around them. They have a sticky back and they stay in place perfectly until you peel them off to use again..AND they are large so they worked perfect for me. You can also place them on your project and mist on top of them. After peeled off they reveal the paper below...so cool!!!
I have created a wall hanging for the holidays. The hanging is quite large and will be perfect in my hallway.
I did some masking on the heart frame with some Gold Mine Texturez and after that was dry I added some Good as Gold and I'm Not Limon Inklingz to finish it off.
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Sam Worthington & Lara Bingle Are Lovey-Dovey in Paris!
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
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text: It took just eight decades, but H.L. Mencken's astute prediction on the future course of American presidential politics and the electorate's taste in candidates came true: On July 26, 1920, the acerbic and cranky scribe wrote in The Baltimore Sun: "... all the odds are on the man who is, intrinsically, the most devious and mediocre - the man who can most easily (and) adeptly disperse the notion that his mind is a virtual vacuum. The presidency tends, year by year, to go to such men. As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron." My late good buddy Leon Daniel, a wire service legend for 40 years at United Press International, dredged up that Mencken quote several years ago and found that it was a perfect fit for George W. Bush, The Decider. MSNBC's Keith Olberman highlighted the same quote this week. A tip of the hat to both of them, and to Mencken. We inflicted George W. Bush on ourselves - with a little help from Republican spin-meisters, slippery lawyers, hanging chads and some judicial jiggery pokery - and he has stubbornly marched to the beat of his own broken drum year after year, piling up an unparalleled record of failures and disasters without equal in the nation's long history. He inherited a balanced budget and a manageable national debt, and in just more than six years has virtually bankrupted the United States of America and put us in hock to the tune of $9 trillion - a sum larger than that accumulated by all the 42 other presidents we had in two and a quarter centuries. The man from Crawford, Texas, stood Robin Hood on his head almost from Day One, robbing the poor and the middle class so he could give to the rich and Republican. When the bills for those selective tax cuts, and his war of choice in Iraq, began coming due our president simply signed IOU's for a trillion dollars, with those markers now held by our traditional ally Communist China. Faced with the tragedy of the 9/11 terror attacks - due in part to a dense and impenetrable federal bureaucracy that didn't know what it knew and wouldn't have shared it if it had known - the president created a far denser, far less efficient and far more expensive mega-bureaucracy, the Department of Homeland Security. Having made one good move, attacking and toppling the Taliban and running al-Qaida and Osama bin Laden out of Afghanistan in retaliation for 9/11, the president and his crowd then turned away, half-finished with Job One, and decided to "pre-emptively invade" Iraq, which had precisely nothing to do with the attacks on America. In one stroke of George W. Bush's pen, America went from being a nation that distrusted foreign entanglements and fought wars only when grossly provoked to a nation that attacked first and without credible reason. That same stroke - and the ensuing five years of war in Iraq - wiped out whatever remained of our reservoir of good will with the rest of the world. The shining city on the hill donned camouflage paint and went to war in the wrong place at the wrong time against the wrong people. Now George Bush could posture and strut as a wartime president. The mills of the military-industrial complex went into high gear, as the defense contractors jostled for their place at a trough filled each year with half a trillion dollars of taxpayer money. Throughout this ongoing national catastrophe Bush has kept close around him a coterie of incompetents and ideologues always on guard to defend the indefensible and justify the unjustifiable. They brush the lapels of the emperor's suit of gold and whisper that he is right and God will make him shine in American history. Perhaps the crowning blow came when it was revealed that The Decider is now getting his strategic advice and counsel from none other than Henry Kissinger, the author of genocide in Cambodia; wholesale slaughter in Chile; abandonment of American POWs in Laos; betrayal of South Vietnam; and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. God help us. Joseph L. Galloway is a columnist for McClatchy Tribune Information Services. His column appears most Fridays. Readers may write to him at: P.O. Box 399, Bayside, Texas, 78340; e-mail: email@example.com. 4A Friday, September 21, 2007 Questions or Comments? Call the American News (605) 622-2300 or 1-800-925-4100, ext. 300 I never think of the future. It comes soon enough. 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New IP Specialist for Lupton Fawcett
Lupton Fawcett has boosted its Intellectual Property department in Leeds with the appointment of senior IP specialist, Sara Ludlam.
Sara joins Lupton Fawcett from niche specialist IP firm, Ludlams, where she was principal. Sara trained for a litigation and IP practice in London and has more than 17 years' experience across the full range of intellectual property law including copyright, trade marks and patents. She also advises on image protection, unfair competition, data protection and the instigation or defence of litigation, arbitrations and mediations.
Sara has acted for many high profile companies including Kickers, Berghaus, Karrimor, Lillywhites and Donnay.
Sara is a member of the Licensing Executive Society and the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys.
Commenting on the appointment, John Sykes, Director and Head of Commercial Law, comments: "Sara has an enviable reputation and track record across a diverse range of trade mark, design right, and copyright disputes. She is dynamic, highly skilled and an experienced individual who will be able to increase our strength in IP dramatically and to meet the growing needs of our clients in this critical marketplace".
Sara comments: "I am delighted to join John and his team to establish Lupton Fawcett as a leading IP practice in both Leeds and Sheffield. Yorkshire is one of the most important centres regionally for determining large, complex intellectual property disputes and I am looking forward to providing the highest quality advice to the firm's enviable client base in this most important, specialist area.


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Jennifer (Cartolano) Moore
My work is an appendage of myself; little arms and legs that belong wholly to me, of which I find difficult to live without. It is a very difficult thing to put my images outside of myself; for fear that they cannot breathe without me; for fear that they will stop living; for fear that I may stop living. As a mother must watch her children as they become independent and separate from her, the time has come for me to let go of my work; allowing it to find its own way in the world.
For a good deal of time, I felt that my work was separate and independent of my "other" life…my family. Today, I feel quite differently. I feel a portion of my artistic strength lies in what I know inside and out; my children, my family, and my experiences juggling motherhood, a career and my art. I have stopped resisting. I have caved. I have embraced this fact and I feel I am a better artist for it.
I am interested in emotions and experiences that influence our behavior. Birth, death, sexuality, culture, gender roles and religion play a pivotal role in shaping our lives. It is my intent to explore these commonalities through my photography to better understand humanity, motherhood, womanhood and myself.
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Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, September 5, 2009
What are You Reading
I just finished the Accidental Billionaire and passed that on to my daughter who actually understands Facebook. I was a great read!
My new read, I won! it is Social Lives by Wendy Walker. I won this book from a post by Tolly Mosely, Publicist on this blog: http://phenixpublicity.blogspot.com/ More books to come!
Loving the book so far! A Gossip-Girl for grown-ups! Easy read-fun to read so far!
Friday, August 14, 2009
Dog Days of August
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
OWOH Winners
The winners of my items were all notified-Rockinrobin won the sheet of stamps containing images of my carvings. She has gotten in touch with me and the sheet of stamps has been mailed; other winners of collages and the hero arts set of stamps include Chawanakee; Tatting Chic, and a poster who wishes to remain anonymous because of some spam and virus problems. I am waiting for addresses from these posters so that I can mail their gifts!
Thank you all for entering!!!
Thank you all for entering!!!
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Sunday, January 25, 2009
Aileen's Musing Giveaway
I won, I won!! Aileen at Aileen's Musing was offering a contest and I won. Check out her blog at http://aileensmusings.blogspot.com or at the link on the right!
Thanks Aileen!!!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
One World-One Heart
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Monday, January 5, 2009
My Baby
Just indulge-he is all consuming at the moment. Growing a ton-and just as playful and funny as can be.
Year of the Ox Carvings
I carved both -the sketchy piece is the front, and the gray toned Ox is the back side of my page for the Year of the Ox swap.
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Monday, December 22, 2008
I would like to introduce you to the newest member of our family. This is Snickers. He is a 3 month old chocolate lab. He is housebroken (thank goodness). He is a very quiet pup so far-but I expect in a new home, he may keep me awake for a few days. Yikes!! Isn't he the cutest thing??
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Roger Fidler envisioned an iPad-like tablet…in 1994.
The panels in pictures (and letters). SXSW 2012 Sketchnotes. By note-taker Gerren Lamson.
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Also in 2012 my favourite (and only) sister moved with her boyfriend (now fiancee) to Houston for his work. I miss her so much but this is a fantastic adventure for them and is not permanent. Thank goodness for Skype is all I can say!
Sewing productivity is at an all time low around here but to be honest I've been pretty sh*t for the past couple of years. Pre-pregnancy I was slowly but surely stacking on weight and, even though I have lost my pregnancy pounds I am still a pretty long way from where I feel my best. I don't know if it's just me but I don't feel like investing my time and effort in clothes that I tell myself will be 'temporary', or that I don't feel I'll look good in anyway. I really have to take myself in hand now and get in shape - no more excuses.
On the other hand I have stretched myself in other ways this year through taking a bunch of Craftsy courses, and have completed a number of projects that I never would have considered in the past - my not so itty bitty giraffe, woodland creatures, Harriet hippo, wee bunny and Mr Fumes. I completed two knitted blankets (striped blanket and Lullaby blanket), two cardigans (crochet wrap and sunnyside) and a hat for Charlotte.
Since I no longer have a dedicated sewing space I have been searching for a way to sew in the odd moments I have spare. Setting up my preferred machine on the dining table is not ideal since it's big and heavy, so by the time I am ready to go you can guarantee that Charlotte is awake and my window for the day is gone - then I have to pack everything away so we can eat dinner! The last time I went to Spotlight I spotted my solution in the form of an Elna mini sewing machine. It is by no means fast, nor does it have any bells or whistles but I think it will be just the thing to do small bits of sewing here and there. I can still get the big machine out when I have to, but it will be much more convenient on a day to day basis. I really hope this will enable me to carve out just a little selfish time between feeds and loads of laundry. Plus, in a few years (if it lasts that long) I'll be able to teach Charlotte to sew on it (desperately hoping she shows an interest)!
What about resolutions? Well I don't normally make them so let's just say I have some goals for things I'd like to focus on next year:
- My weight/health. I am a shocker for allowing myself treats when I'm tired, which is pretty much all the time now. I must make an effort to look after myself better, whether it's taking my vitamins, drinking enough water or making sure I have a proper lunch rather than just cheese and biscuits. I also need to find some activity that I can fit in around Charlotte's schedule. I'm thinking aquarobics - if getting into bathers doesn't make me think twice about reaching for the chocolate then I don't know what will.
- Sew more - won't be hard since I have barely sewn this year.
- Blog more - ditto.
- Be more active in the blogosphere. I am very much a lurker, I always feel a bit shy about leaving comments on other people's blogs and I am not sure of the etiquette to responding to comments on mine. I really need to reach out more!
- Explore ways to work from home. I dread going back to my office job, even though it will be part time. I would love to be able to bring in income while still being home with Charlotte. Space is an issue at the moment but I am keeping my eyes and ears open for opportunities so that when space permits I can be ready to act.
I know not everyone has had a positive 2012 but for me it has been the best year in a long time. I can only hope that 2013 is a good one for everyone!
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YUMA, Ariz. – A person was bound and assaulted by three men who forced their way into an apartment, according to police.
The assailants are described as two Hispanic men and one black man.
Officers say the incident happened around 3:30 a.m. in the area of Third Avenue and 18th Street. The victim heard someone knocking at their door. When they answered the door, the three men forced their way into the apartment. The men bound and assaulted the victim and demanded money. They later left the apartment and left the victim bound.
Yuma police officers say they where notified about an hour later when the victim was found, still bound, by a friend.
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A CASH bonanza of £300,000 is being offered to community groups with winning ideas for next year's Liverpool Faith In One City Festival.
Half the money will be used to pay for new projects, and half to enhance already successful schemes.
Key ingredient for getting cash awards is wide public participation.
The major funding, almost twice as much as was used to prime the city's successful Capital of Culture campaign, will back key events in the first of four remaining themed years until 2008.
Next year's Faith In One City will be followed by programmes marking Liverpool's maritime links, arts and sport, and heritage.
Extra funding for these years will come on streamlater.
Sue Woodward, creative director of the Liverpool Culture Company which will manage the fund, and appoint an independent team of judges, said: "This is the perfect opportunity for teams to get involved and put forward ground-breaking ideas.
"Every year from now on must be a people's year."
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I know if it's not Bridget Jones it's all too Absolutely Fabulous, but I had always wondered why I couldn't remember my early days, it's not like I'm vague or anything. You know how people remember being born or their third birthday party, or whatever, for me it's always been a blank. I could only remember the really traumatic things like:
- Dissecting sheep and seeing how far you could stretch the intestines.
- Killing rats in a grain silo and hanging them up by their tails from the wire around the outside of the silo.
- Me screaming my head off on my runaway pony Bambi, he was already called Bambi when I got him. My parents were obviously trying to kill me; I mean who gives a scrawny wimpy little kid like me a 4 year old car shy pony as their first pony? My parents. Your first pony should be a 100 year old Shetland pony; they are very short and therefore closer to the ground, with arthritis. Bambi and I were going for a walk and a car went past, he takes off, I start screaming, he speeds up, I scream louder, you get the picture. I was screaming so loudly that neighbours were able to call up my mother when I screamed past their houses. The houses being about 800 metres from the road Bambi and I were racing on. I imagine she cackled.
- My sister M nearly drowning.
- My sister L nearly drowning.
- My brother getting lost and a search part going out at night to look for him. I think he was found eating carrots that were probably poisoned to kill rabbits.
- Nearly dying of exposure when my parents dragged me over the Routeburn pass (a track I am sure only experienced climbers should attempt, not scrawny little wimp kids like me). Actually I also remember a woman who came on the 'walk' with us who had no kneecaps, she had had them removed for some reason I can't remember. Maybe she was a mafia moll and was 'kneecapped' (well you never really know someone). Anyway the woman with no kneecaps had great difficulty going down hill (think about it) and this was a walk across the Southern Alps for God's sake - it's obvious now - she was definitely tied up with the mafia, she must have been on the run, why else would you walk from the east coast to the west coast of the south Island with no kneecaps?
- All my pets dying unnaturally - my dog was poisoned, my rabbit was eaten by a cat, my bantam eaten by a dog, my pet lambs were eaten by the entire family with mint sauce made by my mother.
- And of course Aloysius the exploding lamb.
So you see it's all deeply disturbing and writing about it would only uncover the good and no doubt deadly dull things that happened to me. Perchance I could have been Janet Frame; I have the right hair colour, if only I hadn't been bundled off to boarding school...


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Happy New Year!
The World Peace Diet Facilitator Tele-Training Program starts on Jan 27th, 2011. Dr. Tuttle quotes,
"To be free, we must practice freeing others. To feel loved, we
must practice loving others. To have true self-respect, we must
respect others. The animals and other voiceless beings, the
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Well It's Not Like I Signed Up For It
20 comments:
- Shelly said...
Ahhh, family legacies...
- April 7, 2015 at 7:04 AM
- vanilla said...
Amusing. But fyi, L-Lysine.
- April 7, 2015 at 7:11 AM
Funny. :-)
- April 7, 2015 at 7:19 AM
That slans it Lucy.
- April 7, 2015 at 7:21 AM
- joeh said...
That is so funny!
I love how old people reminisce.
"In my day we had to kill and gut the cow. We had steak and new shoes."
And somehow this was a good thing?
- April 7, 2015 at 7:36 AM
- Yamini MacLean said...
Hari OM
...ah yes - but it began with all that baby-wooing!!!.... Sounds like you had a grand Easter gathering and no doubt we'll be ladled some more of the good stuff e'er long... YAM xx
- April 7, 2015 at 7:51 AM
- Joanne Noragon said...
We all had to use the same glass. I wonder why I don't get them, although my siblings erupted regularly.
- April 7, 2015 at 9:39 AM
- Gigi said...
A story from the old days can explain so very much, can't it?
- April 7, 2015 at 11:09 AM
- jenny_o said...
"Kissing on the lips is meant for your wedding night" Bwahahahahaha! Excellent line!
We weren't a kissy family either. And now I'm kind of glad :)
- April 7, 2015 at 11:43 AM
- Elephant's Child said...
No cold sores here. And we weren't a kissy family either. Some kissy people have married in - and I still find it a bit difficult.
- April 7, 2015 at 1:36 PM
- The Geezers said...
That's a midwestern family all right. Mine was very much the same way.
I wonder what's worse....a population who fights cold sores occasionally, or a world drowning in empty plastic bottles.
- April 7, 2015 at 2:03 PM
- Linda O'Connell said...
We're not kissers, but we are huggers. I had a case of shingles and I um, think, the virus is related, but don't let me scare you. I was scared drinking from
the same ladle as my cousins when I was a kid and had to visit them. Hope you crust over soon.
- April 7, 2015 at 3:06 PM
- Catalyst said...
There was a water pail in our home, too, and I had to go fill it from the neighbor's well. We also had a ladle though we weren't so fussy - we just called it a dipper.
- April 7, 2015 at 3:38 PM
- Daisy said...
This explains so much! :)
- April 7, 2015 at 7:32 PM
- Far Side of Fifty said...
:) I am not from a kissing family either...but we did get our fair share of cold sores. We did have a dipper when I was little:)
- April 7, 2015 at 8:36 PM
- River said...
I've never liked sharing cups or glasses, the thought of a water bucket and ladle horrifies me. We weren't a kissy family either which suited me just fine.
- April 7, 2015 at 11:40 PM
- Rose Blackthorn said...
So far I've managed to avoid cold sores.
I'll remember not to share ladles in the future.
- April 8, 2015 at 1:10 AM
- Rose L said...
I remember in our bathroom there was a glass that all us kids would use to get a drink at night, never thinking about sharing cooties with my 2 brothers and sister!!!
- April 8, 2015 at 9:37 AM
- Diane Tolley said...
They run in our family as well. And weep. And seep. Ick. I'm trying to think of a communal source we could have accessed. With the sulphur-laden water with which I was raised, how could anything get through?
- April 8, 2015 at 9:49 AM
- Green Girl in Wisconsin said...
They DO run in families. My husband and sons get them, but I never do.
- April 10, 2015 at 2:38 PM


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I can't tell you have many times I have started from scratch, with nothing, built myself a nice little income, a nice little business enterprise, lost it all and then had to start over.
"Failure" in your life can be devastating. bit it doesn't have to be. There is really no such thing as failure.
Failure is simply a setback, temporary at that, if you don't let it control you. For me, failure is simply God's way of letting you know that you weren't quite ready and you need to go back and do some more research….study and work on the problem some more.
Listen to this video from Tony Robbins for some more on the issue of starting over.


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Pumpkins Plummet in the Name of Science
November 07, 2007
In case you missed the real thing on Halloween, here's your chance to catch the excitement of the third annual Physics Department Pumpkin Drop. This year, as always, it was a smashing success!
Courtesy of the BU Physics Department Demonstration Facility
These files show a pumpkin falling down from the roof of the Metcalf Building and the digital analysis of the fall, which proves that the acceleration of the falling object is constant (the graph for y(t) is a parabola!).
The Problem: how would you estimate the height of the building knowing that the acceleration due to gravity is 9.8m/s^2?


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These are raw notes transcribed from paper of Tuesday's hearing. No computers were allowed to be used in the courtroom. This is NOT an official transcript but is provided to give readers a flavor of what witnesses were saying.
This witness identifies himself as Stephen Carl Hudson of Ozark. He is pastor of Greater Sardis Missionary Baptist Church. He says he was pastor of Rehobeth Missionary Baptist Church prior to his current position.
Hudson is asked if he brought any of the court requested documents with him. "I did not bring any documents. I could not find one. He says he might have had a copy of exhibit 2 (his affidavit) but could not locate it.
"Do you know Alice Stanford?" "Yes sir. Mrs. Stanford is a member of Greater Sardis Missionary Baptist Church...for approximately six years."
"Juror #5?" "Approximately the same period of time."
"Are you associated in business with either Alice Stanford or Juror #5?"
"No sir."
"Any other relationship?"
"No. Mrs. Stanford was an administrative assistant for about a year 2003-2004 something like that."
"Do you have any social relationship with Alice Stanford or Juror #5?"
"No more than a lunch or two occasionally."
"Do you know Charles Winston?" "Yes sir. Know him as a fellow clergyman. Known him for 25-30 years."
Hudson indicates to Judge Fuller he and Winston are members of a church conference. The judge wants to know if they have attended courses together.
"I'm assistant dean of that conference and he is an instructor. I believe it was 2003 to the present."
"How long an instructor?"
"I inherited him. I have an elected position and he was already in the classroom." Hudson says meetings are usually held in Selma "once a year, in the month of July or August."
"Do you set salaries?"
"No, the president of the conference does that. Foster W? of Birmingham. Past president was John Hoggs from Lanett, Alabama."
"Does the president select the assistant dean and instructors?"
"They have a committee but he is the final word," says Hudson.
Hudson again says he doesn't set salaries. "I'm part of the curriculum department."
Hudson acknowledges that Debra Bennett is his attorney in a case in Ozark. He initially identifies it as a civil case but admits he's accused of forgery and has been indicted by a grand jury and is currently out on bond and awaiting trial.
"At some point in or around the first of May of this year did you become aware Juror #5 was selected as a juror (in this case)...?"
"I did not know he was on the jury," says Hudson.
"Assume the verdict was June 29, 2006. Did you not become aware Juror #5 was a juror until after that date?"
"After. After July 4th holidays. Mrs. Alice Stanford...we shared food from one home to another and a discussion came up about the trial (and) from that point I was surprised to know he was a part of that jury. Juror #5 was not present."
Hudson says,"At that time we didn't put a lot of emphasis on it. After that we talked about Juror #5's condition...She's more involved in the church than he is."
"And you met Juror #5?"
"Yes, I did. It was later sometime in August in the church in my study."
"Before or after August 9, 2006?"
"I met with him before."
"How soon before?"
"It would probably be a week or few days."
"What was the purpose?"
"He was concerned about a moral decision he had made. He was concerned about what he had said during the interview process of being a juror. His verdict....I think he wanted to get out. I told him it's over, kind of live with it."
At another point Hudson says, "I didn't think he was ? a juror so I inquired about some personal things. I think he had a doctor Then he started moving into how the trial went."
"We probably see each other every other day, but regarding this matter once," says Hudson.
"Who did you speak to about Juror #5?"
"I spoke to Mr. Winston, the husband of my attorney to see if he felt there was anything that could be done. Alice, because there were times he and she were together."
"Anyone else?" "No."
"What did Rev. Winston tell you?"
"If I thought Juror #5 was legally in distress maybe we could get him some help so we began to look at it since my case was going on also," replies Hudson.
Questioning turns to Hudson's affidavit. "Who prepared that affidavit?"
"This is typed off of my computer."
"So is it safe to say you prepared it?" "Yes."
"Had you prepared an affidavit?" "No."
"How did you know how to prepare it?"
"We had other church members (that had affidavits)...If I'm not mistaken Mr. Winston did."
"How did he get the words on the affidavit?"
"We talked."
"At the time you and he had already spoken and the affidavits were prepared you had already been involved in this criminal matter in state court and Rev Winston's wife was representing you?" "Yes."
"Did you sign court's exhibit #2 (his affidavit)?" "Yes."
"When did you sign it?"
"May I look at the calendar?" Judge Fuller says, "You certainly may."
"It may have been on the 8th or 9th. Well the 9th was on a Wednesday because I was at church."
"Rev. Winston was in Ozark meeting you...and you spoke on August 8, 2006?"
A few things get jumbled up here. There is talk about the church conference and whether or not things were discussed there concerning Hudson's and Juror #5's situation.
"We did not conclude at the conference to do that," says Hudson.
"He accessed your computer and he prepared what's marked as court's exhibit 2 at this hearing?" Yes.
"Did you sign in his presence?" "Yes." "Who else was present?" "He and I."
"On that evening we signed the document and then we had a conversation about them talking to ?"
"Before that had he met with him?" "To the best of my knowledge, no."
"Was there a service on the night, Wednesday, Aug. 8(later to be determined the 9th was on a Wednesday)? Yes.
"Did he meet with them on that evening?"
"I don't think he met with them on that evening, no."
"Are you familiar with courts exhibits 3 and 4 (affidavits of Alice Stanford and Juror #5)?"
"I'm not familiar with them."
"Have you seen either of them before today's date?"
"No I haven't."
"Do you know how these affidavits were prepared?" "No, I don't."
"Do you know who prepared them?" "No I don't."
"The font and the layout look familiar, the same as court's exhibit 2. Is it possible Rev. Winston prepared them on your computer as well?"
"The only one I'm familiar with is the one that I signed," says Hudson.
"Were you present when any others were signed?" "No sir."
"Tell me everything you did after these affidavits were prepared," remarks Judge Fuller.
"After the meeting, I did go into a service downstairs (with Winston). We left. Went to Applebees and or one of the restaurants. In relation to the case that was it."
"In Ozark?" "Yes." "You and Rev. Winston?" "Yes."
"If it turns out Rev. Winston took some part in the preparation of the affidavit of Juror #5 or Alice Stanford on Aug. 9, did you have anything to do with that?"
"I did not have anything to do with that," says Hudson.
Hudson then tells the judge again he could not find his copy of his affidavit and he says he does not know what a fax tag is.
Judge Fuller: "That was not on the affidavit prepared for you to sign?" Hudson: "I don't think so."
"You only know about page one of one?"
"Where my signature is," replies Hudson.
"You're only familiar with what happened with the one page you signed?" "That's correct."
"(The affidavit) was brought to her and she notarized it without you being present in Jefferson County, is that correct?" "That is correct," responds Hudson.
Hudson says he was not contacted by the anyone to verify he was the same Stephen Hudson that signed the document.
"Did you provide her with any identification?" "I did not."
"What did you give Rev. Winston when he headed back to Ozark (actually Birmingham)?" "Nothing."
"Other than that affidavit?" "Nothing."
Some talk in here about the last few days of July and the first few days of August, "after you had met with Alice Stanford and after the verdict in the case had been rendered."
There was also dialogue concerning Hudson conveying to Rev. Winston the concerns of Juror #5.
"How many times before Aug. 8?"
"Maybe two in the course of the week of the Baptist Conference in Selma," says Hudson. "Might have been a Monday."
"Did you speak any more about the details?" "No."
"So you spoke with Rev. Winston two, maybe three times about what Juror #5 told you about his service in the case?" "Yes sir."
Winston then arranged to meet with Hudson in Ozark.
"Did he plan to meet Juror #5? "I don't think so," says Hudson.
Hudson denies any knowledge as to the preparation of courts exhibits 3 and 4.
"Did you introduce Winston to Juror #5 or Alice Stanford?"
"Yes at my church."
"Prior to Aug. 8?" "We had a service and he came down and I introduced them."
Hudson indicated he was at the church conference from July 29 to Aug 4.
There seems to be a calendar problem. "One of our calendars is off," says Judge Fuller. They were trying to determine what day Sunday was on.
"It appears the Sunday before the 8th of August that Rev. Winston came to your church..."
"I introduced them together to Juror #5 stating that this is the person we've been talking about these past few days." Hudson says the meeting took place in his office and "no one else was present." Hudson says he then went to lock up the church because the custodian wanted to go "so I secured the building."
"Did Mrs. Stanford seek further legal help to promote healing for her husband? Did you refer Alice Stanford to an attorney?"
"At that moment I did not," says Hudson.
"Did you ever again talk with Rev. Winston about Juror #5's time as a juror in this case? "Yes."
"When did you talk with him?" "At the same meeting."
"After that Sunday?" "No, new information, no."
"Have you spoken to Rev. Winston about any information you received from Juror #5 after that Wednesday meeting?" "No sir."
"Did you feel your obligations (to Juror #5 had concluded)?" "Yes."
"Did you contact any other attorney about what you and Juror #5 had talked about?"
"Yes, my attorney...after all this affidavit situation."
The judge wants to know if Hudson helped in getting the 2nd affidavit of Juror #5 prepared and notarized.
"I am familiar with this one," says Hudson.
"Mrs. Winston came to Greater Sardis and began to ask questions and prepared this statement in my office...on my computer."
"You were present, Rev. and Mrs. Winston and that Alice Stanford was required to go and give a ride to the notary?" "That is correct," says Hudson.
"Also Juror #5 was present?" "Yes sir."
"When was the affidavit prepared?" "On that date I imagine."
"Before or after they met with Juror #5?" "It was after," responds Hudson.
"After it was prepare was that when Mrs. Flentory was called to the church?"
"That is correct."
"That's all I have," says the Judge.
But that's not all of the questions.
"Did anyone speak with you or to assist you with getting an affidavit after June 29, 2006 other than Rev. Winston (the Aug. 8 affidavit) and other than Sept. 1 visit to Ozark (Mrs. Winston)?" "No."
"Did anyone assist the Winston's to your knowledge in the preparation of the affidavits."
"No, not to my knowledge," says Hudson.
"Conversations?" "No I haven't."
"...cooperated in any fashion in assisting Juror #5 or Mrs. Stanford to prepare the affidavits in this case?" "No I haven't."
Then we get into the usual questions about contact with anyone associated with the U.S. government, Scrushy, or Siegelman to which Hudson responds he has had no contact with anyone associated with those entities.
"Have you consulted with any other attorney or pastor what you and Juror #5 have discussed?" "No sir."
"Have you met Gov. Siegelman?" "Not personally."
"Have you met any member of his staff?" "No sir."
"Have you met Richard Scrushy?" "No sir." "Anyone from HealthSouth Corp?" "No, I haven't."
"What did you believe was going to happen with the affidavit?"
"I thought perhaps Mrs. Winston would review it and take it to a legal situation...I didn't know what would happen. I knew she was a lawyer and would know what to do," says Hudson.
"Did it surprise you it was rendered in this case?"
"In as much as the verdict had been rendered, I thought it was over," says Hudson.
"It's your specific recollection on the Wednesday night after your service that the only thing the Rev. Winston left the church with is court's exhibit #2 that affidavit? No copy of your driver's license, no ID at all?" Hudson responds in the affirmative.
The government indicates it may have some further questions to suggest to the Judge.
"Was Juror #5 a member of your church?" "He is not"
"You indicated you saw him about every other day?"
Hudson answers, "Everybody in the family is a member of the church except him. Especially the boys, one's away at college right now. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, not a daily thing. We are friends...Perhaps I'm looking for Alice, she still has knowledge of things."
"More than once a week?" "Maybe twice at the most," says Hudson.
"How is it he served on a jury and you didn't see this?"
"We just don't talk about things like that, it's personal."
Talk turns back to preparation of the affidavit and computers. Hudson is asked if there is another computer in the office other than his that maybe belongs to the church or some other organization. He says there is not.
Hudson is asked again if he was told "what Rev. Winston was going to do with the affidavit."
"No, I just assumed he was going to pass it on to his wife."
"Did Rev. Winston ever mention he had any friendship or relationship with any other attorneys in this case?" "No."
"Do you know if he knows Siegelman or Scrushy?"
"I do not," responds Hudson.
Hudson says he nor his church nor any member of his family has received any compensation for anything related to the affidavit.
"Is Mrs. Winston charging you?" "Yes she is."
"Are you paying these fees?" "Yes I am."
"Look at court's exhibit 2. Do you recall this exhibit?" "Yes I do."
"You did not sit there and dictate out the language of this affidavit?" "That is true."
"Is the content of this affidavit accurate?" "Yes it is."
"Anything you want to change?" "No"


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In the inaugural edition of our "Great Canadian Sales Survey", salespeople across Canada were asked: "Would you ever go to work for your company's biggest competitor?" The results showed that 58% of sales people would do just that. This raises 3 important questions:
- What are the impacts of losing a top performer to the competition?
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- How do you ensure your best people stay loyal to your company?
1. Top sales performers are your organization's most prized possessions (and your competition's biggest threat). Losing a top performer means losing profits, market share, proprietary business intelligence, and competitive edge. However, before you start to get anxious, know that your highest performers are the least likely to leave. Their top accounts, long tenure, and hefty paycheques are not something your competition can easily outmatch. They can be vulnerable to leaving for increased responsibility, so be sure to have a career path worked out.
2. There are many factors that influence an employee's decision to work for the competition: a better boss, a better product to sell, more sales support, a step up in career level, and most importantly, money. Your poorest performers are certainly vulnerable (they tend to get passed from company to company every 18 months), but aside from some treasured internal secrets, the only thing they can take to your competition is a poor work ethic and a future problem. Let them go and be grateful for the open headcount.
That leaves us with those salespeople in the middle. These individuals may have the top skills, but not the best opportunity for financial or professional growth within your organization. The sales profession should be a meritocracy in its purest form: those who perform deserve (and demand) to advance. If an opportunity for a better territory/account portfolio or increased responsibility is well deserved but isn't available, that salesperson will begin to look for greener grass.
3. Keeping your top performers loyal is all about making them feel properly rewarded and appreciated. By recognizing achievement and having a competitive compensation structure, salespeople are motivated to give their all. When it comes to career advancement, not all sales reps aspire to become a manager. Often times they prefer becoming a lone ranger with prestigious accounts. The only way to know your employees' aspirations, are by simply asking them. It's also your duty to know what your competitors are paying their salespeople – be proactive to make adjustments as your compensation model becomes outdated.
Another strategic way of maintaining loyalty is by breeding contempt for the competition. A person would not begin to support the Habs after years of Maple Leafs support. Same premise.
Non-compete agreements are the most obvious prevention method. These can prevent your salespeople for working for the competition, but it is highly advisable to pay a lawyer to draft one. You must also consider how that agreement will affect an employee's career potential – too many stipulations may deter new sales employees altogether.
Ultimately your sales employees are your organization's soul; bringing energy and enthusiasm to the work environment. Although they'll always be coveted by your major competitors, treating them like partners and not revenue lifelines will motivate them to stay loyal to you.
– For the love of sales!
Read the version of this article published in ProfitGuide: How to Stop Your Sales Reps from Jumping Ship


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Last weekend I headed back to the hostel for pre-club drink or two and was introduced to Miss Argentina. A friend of a friend's date it would turn out (himself a model, naturally enough). She's only eighteen and, perhaps because of it, though poised, she is charmingly bereft of any of the haughty arrogance that I tend to associate with models ….She lives with her Gran, kindly corrects my verb conjugations and wants to try my Chesterfields (though she can't be photographed with one).[1] Later, at the club, I momentarily flatter myself that she is looking impressed by my dancing, but more likely it was expertly disguised bewilderment.
[1] However I think my related anecdote about the scene in True Romance with Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper went some way over her head. (She probably wasn't born when it came out after all).


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Saudi Arabia offers to make up for lost Iraqi oil
Saudi Oil Minister Ali al-Nuaimi said Saturday, June 2, his country was ready to compensate for any shortfall on the world market after Iraq announced a halt in oil exports from June 4.
"Saudi Arabia is prepared, along with OPEC members and other large crude producer countries, to make up for the shortfall that Iraq will cause if it implements its decision to halt crude exports," he told reporters in Riyadh.
He said the Saudi kingdom, the world's largest oil producer and exporter as well as OPEC linchpin, was committed to "market stability, a balance between supply and demand, and the stability of crude prices".
The Saudi offer came just hours after Iraq announced a halt in its 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) of UN-supervised oil exports from Monday, as it battles to head off a new regime of "smart" sanctions.
Under the latest quotas set by OPEC, which is scheduled to meet next week in Vienna, Saudi Arabia's production stands at 7.865 million bpd. — (AFP)
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- First it was the US and shale, but now, Saudi Arabia's toughest oil contender is emerging right next door
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It just bugs me (and does many other people, too) when I see writers confusing "loose" and "lose" when they should use the opposite word of the one they have written. For those of us who pay attention to such mistakes (and some of us just can't help ourselves), not only is the misuse of the words distracting, but we automatically tend to discount the writer's expertise (again, we can't seem to help ourselves, and do this discounting quite unconsciously). So what follows is an easy lesson in how to know when to use "loose" and "lose", so your loose use of grammar won't cause someone to lose their mind! I know that personally, when I see an article on "How to Loose Weight," what comes to mind is setting the weight free so it can find someone else (probably me) and stick to them, and with that image in my head, it's hard for me to imagine myself becoming thinner!
"Lose" should be used only for things you have had trouble finding or you do not want to find, or for not winning. "Lose the attitude, mister!" or "I'm going to lose my car keys if I don't put them away." The past tense is "lost". There is no adverbial form. Here are some common uses of the word:
To be unsuccessful in keeping possession of; misplace: I always lose my car keys.
To be deprived of (something one has had): lose your job.
To be unable to keep control or allegiance of: lose your patience; lose your fans.
To fail to win; fail in: lose a game, lose a contest.
To fail to use or take advantage of: lose an opportunity.
To rid oneself of: lose weight.
"Loose" is not an alternate spelling of "lose" but its own word. "Loose" is used for things that are not constrained: "Loose the dogs" means not to hide the dogs so you have to find them but to let them off the leash. The past tense is "loosed" (I know that might look strange to you but it is correct). The adverbial form is "loosely." Here are some common uses of the word:
Not fastened, restrained, or contained: a loose screw.
Not taut, tight fixed, or rigid: a loose tooth.
Free from confinement or imprisonment; unfettered: to let loose a dog.
Not tight-fitting or tightly fitted: loose clothing.
Not bound, bundled, stapled, or gathered together: loose papers.
Not compact or dense in its arrangement or its structure: loose packing.
Lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility; idle: loose morals.
Not formal; relaxed: a loose atmosphere at the cocktail party.
Not literal or exact: a loose translation.
Characterized by a free movement of fluids in the body: a loose cough.
And now for your easy reminder phrase: "My tooth is loose--if I'm not careful, I will lose it!"
I hope that these examples of the two words being used correctly have helped you to understand the difference between these words. Now that you know the difference between them, I hope you will remember how to use these two commonly confused words correctly, and not confuse either the words, or your readers!
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Today, in a 2-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued its decision vacating the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which requires significant reductions in emissions from power plants in certain states that contributed to "downwind" ozone or fine particle pollution in other states. For more information on CSAPR, please see our previous Clients and Friends Memo available here.
Judge Kavanaugh wrote the majority opinion, joined by Judge Griffith (both appointed by President George W. Bush) ruling that the EPA, in promulgating CSAPR, exceeded its statutory authority under the Clean Air Act by: (1) requiring upwind states to reduce their emissions by more than their own significant contributions to a downwind state's nonattainment; and (2) not giving states the opportunity to initially implement a system for reductions for sources within their boundaries before imposing an EPA-designed Federal Implementation Plan. The majority explicitly rules that EPA must continue to administer CAIR pending EPA's issuance of a new replacement rule in conformance with the court's decision.
Judge Rogers (one of the "liberals" on the D.C. Circuit, appointed by President Clinton) filed a lengthy and impassioned dissenting opinion (45 pages). This split decision (as well as the lineup of the various states for and against CSAPR) evince the political overtones to the decision in this highly charged area of environmental regulation, which could well play out in the presidential election. At a minimum, the D.C. Circuit's decision is likely to provide significant extensions for power plants to continue operating status quo, albeit several other environmental regulations affecting power plants remain in force with compliance deadlines looming. For Texas, however, this could represent a significant development as the Public Utility Commission there grapples with resource adequacy issues.
EPA (and the Obama Administration) have several choices regarding next steps. The decision can be appealed -- indeed, EPA and the Obama Administration may petition for en banc review by the full D.C. Circuit and/or file a petition for certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court. Notably, any new federal or state regulatory responses are expected to take years to finalize before becoming effective, which may be a further incentive to the EPA to seek appellate review. The EPA could restructure CSAPR, but will probably not be able to require equally significant reductions in emissions unless this DC Circuit decision is modified. States might act on the court's observations by revising their State Implementation Plans to ratchet down permitted emissions.
This decision will obviously have significant impact on electrical generators, coal miners, and other industries. To view the DC Circuit decision, click here.


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Julie's Victory Lap
Part 1: The Best Commute Ever
For the last two years we have had a commute to school and work that has been second to none. Because of the locations of Julie and Z's schools, Metro, and Blair High School, the four of us have developed a routine that starts each work day with family fun.
Beginning with a usual stop at our neighborhood Dunkin Donuts (where they practically know our order), we next head down Beach Drive, one of the DC area's premiere thoroughfares. Watching the seasons change and the ebb and flow of early daylight is always a highlight, as is the occasional appearance of wildlife. Deer are an ever-present inhabitant and are both beautiful and dangerous at the same time.
Commuting together has also given us a chance for Chinese Prayer Practice! Working on the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet in Mandarin is a wonderful way to start the day. The family that prays together...
Oh, was that the warning bell? Two minutes to spare.
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For many women, the genital area and its many complicated parts still remain a mystery, often depriving them of the many delightful sensations they are capable of enjoying.
Our specialists at Cherokee Women's Health are aware of the possible inhibitions you may have when it comes to asking what you might consider embarrassing questions. Simply admitting to exploring your own body may seem like a taboo subject, but to us, it's a very natural and healthy practice, so we welcome any questions you may have regarding erogenous areas of your body such as the G-Spot.
What is the G-Spot and Where is It?
The G-Spot, or Gräfenberg spot, is an internal area located inside the entrance of a woman's vagina. Named for a German gynecologist, Ernst Gräfenberg, who also invented the intrauterine device (IUD), the G-Spot is believed to be an extremely sensitive nerve bundle that, when aroused, can result in a profound, thrilling orgasm, sometimes culminating in female ejaculation.
Although the G-Spot varies slightly in location from one woman to the next, it is usually situated 2 to 3 inches upwards on the front wall inside the vagina. Some theorize that it is part of the prostate, while others believe it to be an extension of the clitoris, which extends up to four inches into the vagina.
Does Every Woman Have a G-Spot?
There is some controversy on the subject. Some sexologists and doctors say no, while others say with absolute certainly that, yes, it is present in all woman. If you've ever achieved G-Spot orgasm, you know it exists. It is likely that the reason for any doubt may be because of the G-Spot's location in your body, which varies a little from woman to woman, making it tricky to pinpoint sometimes. As well, it cannot always be accessed and stimulated with normal penile penetration in the traditional missionary position. Rear entry vaginal penetration, or the woman on top, ('cowgirl') position are two examples you may wish to try. Sometimes, it just requires a little imagination, practice, and/or the introduction of oral, manual or artificial methods to achieve G-Spot gratification.
You Mentioned Female Ejaculation. Isn't That Something Only Men Do?
No, some women are capable of ejaculating fluid during a G-Spot climax, and there is nothing harmful or unusual about it. It's not known for certain if this happens because the G-Spot is an extension of the clitoris, which becomes engorged during sexual activity, or if the fluid is expelled by the woman's prostatic-like glands that are situated in the urethral sponge, a part of the inner clitoral structure.
Am I Abnormal if I've Never Experienced This?
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"So, has anyone done rope, or had any sort of climbing experience before?" asked the instructor. I keep very quiet. I can, on occasion. Manage expectations - lesson learned from accountancy days.
Whether you are doing the first level of aerial skills, acrobalance or equilibrium at the National Centre for Circus Arts in Hoxton, the 12 week course is split into three four-week rotations. This means for aerial that you work your way round rope, static trapeze and flying trapeze, while Anne's acrobalance group rotate around handstands, tumbling and acrobalance. For equilibrists it's the unicycle, tightrope and walking on a ball.
Rope was the least appealing of the aerial trio to me. Rope burns. That's the lesson that lingers. On pole you wear as little as possible to maximise grip, on rope you cover up to minimise the friction, but it still digs into you. It's painful. Now, I am aware of existence of the noble art of rope bondage, but I never thought I'd be one to get kicks out of tying myself in knots. Rope, the circus art, is a slippery skill, however much sticky resin you rub into your hands to grip. If you don't get the balance right you can just end up swinging around wildly. Less Tarzan, more trussed-up turkey. You think, what the hell am I doing here? This is ridiculous. I just can't get the hang of it. Never will. And then you do. There is a swing from utter desolation to pure elation. Challenging boundaries, pushing frontiers, whatever your level, that's the beauty of it. And, like pole, the joy of the community - encouraging each other, celebrating each little victory.


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The Charity can assist throughout Lancashire although Preston District has special priority, and it has wide powers at the discretion of the Trustees to relieve need, hardship and distress amongst the under 25's, including making grants for books, equipment or appropriate training and education where depravation exists.
The Charity can also provide facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare, but it is not authorised to apply to income in relief of rates, taxes or other public funds.
Who can apply:Both individuals and charitable groups working for the benefit of under 25's are eligible for assistance.
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HistoryA new charitable scheme was established in 1985 following the sale of the Harris Orphanage premises in Garstang Road, Preston to the Lancashire Polytechnic for use as Student Accommodation. The original Charity known as the Harris Orphanage Charity dates back to 1883.
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But one of the more peaceful and beautiful things was watching the band Stallions take up the last position as they headed out for the the evening. Watching for predators and keeping everyone together his strength and watchfulness are what defined him. This painting was inspired by that.
"McCullough Peaks Stallion. As the sun set, he followed his band over the ridge."
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Bank Robber and Super Hero
These are the only two that made it out of my "super heroes and villains" theme. The bandit prefers prison garb to all black, and it makes it convenient when he gets thrown into the clinker because then he won't have to change his clothes. His money bag can be attached and detached via a button. Inevitably he will get thrown into the clinker because.... He shares the city with this super hero! I don't know what his super power is. He has a stormy looking cloud as his emblem, and his cape is silver. Maybe he has the power to depress villains by making the weather gray and dreary, and then while they're distracted with yearning thoughts of sunnier weather, he swoops in and saves the day! Yay! If you have any thoughts on a better super power, please share with me, I'm at a bit of a loss.
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LOOOOVE these! :D I think that is a great super power, actually. :)
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"If you can start the day without caffeine or pep pills. If you can be cheerful ignoring aches and pains. If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles. If you can understand when loved ones are too busy to give you time. If you can overlook when people take things out on you...when through no fault of yours something goes wrong. If you can take criticism and blame without resentment. If you can face the world without lies and deceit. If you can conquer tension without medical help. If you can relax without liquor and sleep without the aid of drugs...then you are probably a dog." - Tara Brach's favorite little essay
In the attached excerpt from Tara Brach, she asks "What happened to our Wildness?" which is a question I love.
This piece was played in a movement class I have started going to on Sunday morning called, Sweat your Prayers/Open Floor. It is something I have wanted to try and shyed away from for reasons I am sure many understand. I finally arrived at their doors because I want desperately to communicate with my body. Dance helps define this language with the support of a room full of people willing to move in such a way you can never really see otherwise. It is a door into a reality I find exceptionally rewarding, grounding and cheerful.
If the "primal mood of the separate self is Fear"as Tara Brach states, I see why this year I have felt terrified. (explanation why is a longer chapter) So if I face my fears and break through to the other side, I will discover my authentic self? To know and to do are two seperate things entirely. Showing up to a hippie dance class by myself with a room full of strangers dancing for two hours at 11am is a display of my desire to move away from some not so easy discomfort. I then find this genuine, primal and liberating feeling of peace. Growing out of old conditioning is simple but not easy. If there was ever a place to start weeding, I find that living within my childhood roots reveals the wildest soil. Though it is OH so Northern Californian of me to be writing this, it is honest as I find my true wild nature...at least I aspire and pray to but I am only human. [wpvideo lfsV2BSb]
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