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SEATTLE ... Louis Raison French Cidre – rooted in family tradition since 1923 – is excited to announce its upcoming US launch, scheduled to hit taps in Washington and Oregon beginning August 15. Located in Northwestern France, Louis Raison's offerings feature traditional French apples, including a variety of bittersweet apples grown in the Brittany region by the Raison family for generations. Enjoyed throughout France as the country's top selling cider, Louis Raison will introduce two of its crisp, refreshing, and naturally gluten-free ciders – Organic Dry and Rouge Delice – to the US on draft, with 11.2 ounce bottles available in early 2018.
"We're excited to work with our distribution network and bring the market leader in French cidre to American consumers," says Adam Carlson, National Sales Director for LR Imports, LLC. "The growth of imported and craft cider continues to out pace the category providing an exciting opportunity!"
Upon launch, Louis Raison draft will be available at select restaurants and bars in Washington and Oregon. Louis Raison package products and extended distribution to follow in early 2018. Louis Raison's launch offerings will include:
Rouge Delice (5.5% ABV): Awarded a gold medal at the 2017 Tastings competition, Louis Raison's Rouge Delice is one of a kind in the cider market. Featuring Rouge Delice apples, which give this cider its rose colored hue, these proprietary apples can only be found in France and are used exclusively by the Raison family. The addition of Bittersweet apples gives this cider a bright acidity with hints of strawberry, cranberry, white tea, melon, and spiced apple. Draft available; package available early 2018.
Organic Dry (4.5% ABV): Another 2017 Tastings gold medal recipient, Organic Dry is a full-bodied cider made with 100 percent organic bittersweet apples. This flavorful cider combines freshness and baked apple, light fresh fruit, white wine and apple skin, with a dry, crisp finish. Draft available; package available early 2018.
To celebrate the launch, Louis Raison will be hosting tastings and events throughout the area during the month of August. Please join us:
- August 15, 6-9pm at The Noble Fir
- August 18, 7-11pm at Sunset Supper at the Market
- August 19, 4-10pm at Sausage and Cider Fest
- August 24, 6pm-Midnight at Capitol Cider
- August 26, 2-6pm at Belltown Crush
Find more details about all Louis Raison launch events on Facebook (@LouisRaisonUSA). Keep on eye on Louis Raison social media pages for details on all launch events, as well as where to find the team and their cider!
About Louis Raison
A cider by a cider master, with a rich history in cider making. After almost a century of production, the Raison team has shown dedication to the longevity of their cider-making expertise, respect for its cooperative values, and the development of sustainable agriculture. Nothing short of a modern day family, it is only with the knowledge and expertise of its 300 producers and members of the cooperative that Louis Raison has become the market leader of cider in France. Years of experience have earned Louis Raison the mastery of the cultivation of apples from orchard to glass in a way that is helpful to the environment. Ultimately, Louis Raison is proud of its cooperative spirit – from producers of apples to cider drinkers, all are a part of the Raison family. Santé! For more information, follow Louis Raison USA (@louisraisonusa) on Facebook and Instagram or visit louisraison.com. Louis Raison is distributed by Columbia Distributing.


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Welcome to Family History Month. In 2001, Senator Orrin Hatch of Utah introduced a bill designating October as Family History Month. Many societies hold special meetings, conferences or events during October so check your local society for events. Many societies go dormant for the summer and even if there is no special activity, this is the time of year that activities begin for the new year. Make a point of attending your local society meeting in October and see what you can do to help. There is always a need for volunteers to help out.
Now that the days are getting cooler and we're spending more time inside, Family History Month is a good time to dust off your files and get started again. If you didn't do anything this summer, pick one line of your family and get started. If you've been thinking of creating something for a family member for the holidays, that might be the incentive to pick a certain line or even one individual.
Where to start? Write an outline for your project. You might generate a report from your genealogy software as a starting point. Once you start writing you'll find the holes you need to fill in. Keep a "to do" list of additional research that is needed. Now, pull out your paper files and read everything you have. If you haven't worked on this line for a while, you may find that there is additional information in the research you've already done. You may have missed the information the first time through because you weren't as experienced, or because new information has come to light. Create a timeline...are there any gaps in your records that need to be filled in such as a missing census or World War I Draft Registration? If you haven't been able to find the record explain what you've done and where you've looked.
Don't forget to check online for new records. FamilySearch pilot, Ancestry, World Vital Records, just to name a few, add new records every week. If you check World Vital Records on a regular basis you'll find that their databases are free for the first ten days. Newspaper access through GenealogyBank, NewspaperArchive, and ProQuest's databases of major newspapers (check to see if you local library has access) can turn up not only obituaries, but other events in your ancestors' life that would have been nearly impossible to find in the past. HeritageQuest (through your library), World Vital Records, the Godfrey Library, and Brigham Young University are actively digitizing and indexing family histories. If you don't have a subscription to these databases, check your local library for access, or visit your Family History Center.
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This 2 Liter 2003 limitat beer stein prominently features a bust of Ares, Grecian god of war and untamed physical warfare, with an ornately decorated warrior helmet. Scenes of the most significant tale of Greek mythology, The Trojan War (around 1250 B.C.) as told by Homer in his "Iliad", are portrayed on the collar, as well as, on the helmet. Paris, the prince of Troy kidnapped Helen, wife of Menelaos and brought her to Troy, where his father Priamos was King. Here they were not only safe from the attacks of the unified Greek forces behind the mighty walls of Troy, but were protected by Cupid the god of love as well. These are the scenes featured on the helmet. On the lowest part of the helmet is Odysseus portrayed with a ram. It was his cunning ruse employing the Trojan Horse that ended the war after a 10 year battle. The collar features the Greek forces led by Agamemnon, Achilles and Odysseus clashing with the Trojan forces led by Hektor and Aeneas. The genuine pewter lid is ornately decorated in detailed relief. The pewter thumb lift is formed in the image of Hermes, the messenger of Godfather Zeus.
An original of this model artwork is on display in the British Museum in London.
This stein was originally modeled by the renowned stein designer Peter Duemler around 1870 and is now being faithfully reproduced by King-Werk GmbH.
This finely hand painted stein features a rich cobalt blue, rustic brown and cream colored background. Includes a certificate of authenticity and history/information in German and English.
Limited Edition of 2,500 individually numbered beer steins Worldwide!
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"Planting a million trees is my goal. We have distreebuted 500 000 seeds to date. Have your tree geotagged and one day you can see your tree on google earth."
Sean Hide leads his team at the GROW GROUP and they encourage growth in trees, in people and society. Their million-tree campaign will have your tree geotagged for future research on growth and distribution. They make hand made products that are convenient innovations. Encouraging you to grow a tree from a seed, benefiting yourself and the environment. A guaranTREE comes with each one ensuring a tree will be grown.
"We are responsible for creating a better earth. Let us inspire children to improve our environment, for it is their future. Plant a seed, Sponsor a forest or give a tree. Let us all grow together," is Sean's message to the people of South Africa.
Podcast of the iStart2 Show with Sean Hide, our Sustainability Hero of the Week:
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President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to North Korea on Tuesday promising to unleash "fire, fury and, frankly, power, the likes of which this world has never seen before" if the country continues to escalate its threats against the U.S.
"North Korea best not make any more threats to the United States," Trump said Tuesday in a short statement to reporters before a meeting on the national opioid crisis. "They will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen. [North Korean leader Kim Jong Un] has been very threatening beyond a normal state."
Trump's remarks at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, only add tension to an already dangerous standoff with North Korea, several experts who spoke to HuffPost warned. Over the years, the U.S. has attempted to prevent the growth of North Korea's nuclear ambitions and development of missile technology at various times using sanctions, diplomacy and the threat of military action. But nothing has fully obstructed the nation's advancements.
"That is about the stupidest and most dangerous statement I have ever heard an American president make," John Mecklin, editor-in-chief of Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, said to HuffPost. The Bulletin created the "Doomsday Clock," a symbolic representation of humanity's proximity to apocalyptic destruction.
Trump's remarks followed reports Tuesday from NBC News and The Washington Postthat North Korea has developed a nuclear warhead small enough to fit inside one of its long-range missiles.
The successful miniaturization of a nuclear weapon would mark a major advancement for North Korea's nuclear program. While U.S. intelligence officials do not know whether North Korea has tested the miniaturized warhead yet, the reports come on the heels of two recent successful test-launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles that could reach the U.S.
Trump's remarks closely followed fierce rhetoric from Pyongyang in response to new international sanctions against the isolated communist nation. "Should the U.S. pounce upon the DPRK with military force at last, the DPRK is ready to teach the U.S. a severe lesson with its strategic nuclear force," Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho said in a statement, using the acronym for the official name, Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
While North Korea's strong language came as no surprise ― Kim has put out countless declarations of war against the U.S. throughout the years ― Mecklin argues that Trump's response of heightened rhetoric is "exactly backwards."
"It's exactly wrong. It increases the likelihood of nuclear war. And those kind of threats are just not something an American president should make," Mecklin said.
In January, Mecklin's group moved the Doomsday Clock's minute hand 30 seconds closer to midnight ― the hour symbolizing global catastrophe. The minute hand is now at 2½ minutes to midnight, closer than it has been since 1953, when it hit 2 minutes following the testing of hydrogen bombs by both the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Trump's comments on nuclear arms and climate issues were among the factors the group took into consideration in advancing the clock this year.
MIT linguistics professor emeritus Noam Chomsky agreed with Mecklin's assessment. "Trump's statement is extremely dangerous," Chomsky said. According to the professor, the only reasonable approach the U.S. should take with North Korea is to "pursue the negotiating option put forth by China and North Korea, based on North Korea's freezing its nuclear and weapons programs and the U.S. ending threatening military maneuvers on North Korea's borders," and then seek to move forward from there.
Trump and previous U.S. administrations have pushed China to pressure Pyongyang into compliance, as Beijing is seen as the only government with influence in the nation.
Bruce Blair, a nuclear safety expert at Princeton University, told HuffPost he's worried about Trump's leadership style, given the weapons at his disposal, and fears the risk of escalation to nuclear conflict "is growing by the day."
"Trump has unchecked authority to order the use of conventional or nuclear weapons against North Korea," Blair said. "I believe that both options are being prepared right now and that these preparations reflect the military's acceptance of Trump's authority to exercise either of them."
Trump has the sole authority to launch nuclear weapons whenever he chooses with a single phone call, Blair explained to HuffPost, echoing his thoughts in a November op-edabout the many nuclear crises Trump would face as president. That's because there are no checks and balances on his authority to do so, Blair said, no congressional veto or Supreme Court ruling.
With thousands of warheads at its disposal, the office of the United States presidency is now a "nuclear monarchy," Blair explained in a chilling op-ed last year. The commander in chief has "virtually unlimited power to rain down nuclear weapons on any adversarial regime and country at any time," which could extinguish "hundreds of millions of lives" in just a few hours, he wrote.
Blair also questions whether Trump has the temperament to handle the proverbial 3 a.m. call giving notice that a nuclear strike is imminent. With just minutes to deal with a missile launch from one of various adversaries around the globe, the president must have the wits and steadiness to confront such a crisis.
Blair told HuffPost that while it's impossible to predict the behavior of either Trump or Kim as they ratchet up the vitriol and tensions, "they are both impulsive, stubborn bullies who seem prone to escalate rather than back down."
Trump has also shown a seemingly blasé attitude toward the idea of nuclear engagement. As a candidate, he refused to rule out using tactical nuclear weapons in the war against the self-described Islamic State, and he has appeared to be cavalier about the use of nuclear weaponry, going so far as to ask why the U.S. has nuclear weapons if it can't use them.
"Trump's statement is incredibly reckless and foolish," Kingston Reif, director of disarmament and threat reduction policy for the Arms Control Association, said to HuffPost.
"The escalating war of words between the two sides is only increasing tensions and the risks of miscalculation and conflict," Reif said. "If a brake isn't put on it, we could end up in a very dangerous place."


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You may think that you need to be an expert on interior planning in order to redecorate your home. You will probably be surprised by the amount of information that you can find on the web alone. The article provided should help to get you started with learning how to be a great interior designer!
Pleasing artwork should be a focus for any good interior design plan. You may not value art at all, but just one painting can set the tone for the whole room. A painting can inspire the decorating for the rest of the room.
Create functional space when you are designing a home office. You will need a good ergonomic chair, a quality desk and enough light to do office work. Make sure you create a work space that you can see yourself working in.
Once you have an idea of what you want, check mass retailers for quality equivalents of designer work. High-end designer decor can cost a fortune, but you can usually find something comparable or similar without the designer's brand name. Choose designer brands if you are unable to find similar items at a lesser price.
Save money by purchasing mass produced items from large companies. High-end designer decor can cost a fortune, but you can usually find something comparable or similar without the designer's brand name. The only time you should use designer brands is if you can't find similar items for a cheaper price.
One smart tip about interior design is to always be aware of the lighting in a room. Brighten up the rooms of your home so they don't look like you're living in a cave.
When it comes to interior decorating, it helps to take advice from high-profile designers with a grain of salt and follow your own instincts. Start listening to your own gut if you want to create an environment that will be uniquely special to you.
An excellent interior decorating tips is to always know what the latest design trends are. You wouldn't want to appear to be stuck in the 1970's with outdated decor. When visiting a friend or family member, take notes on how they are designing their home.
Before decorating, formulate an action plan. Know how many people your space needs to accommodate and what activities they will be engaged in. Your bedroom should be designed to meet your individual needs, while the rest of the house must reflect the needs and wants of your entire family.
If you have pictures to frame, be creative. They are also a part of your decor. You do not have to position them like everyone else does. You could hang them in planned patterns or at unusual angles. You will have white space that will change the room's mood and create a cool look.
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If you have hard floors such as concrete, stone or tile, area rugs that are stylish will make the space seem warmer on your feet and keep you feeling cozy. Ensure that you periodically change out the rugs so that you prevent them from tearing down. This can also increase the longevity of the rugs that you purchase.
It is likely that you have small rooms you want to make seem larger. Apply a light colored coat of paint to make your smaller spaces seem larger. If you use dark colors in small spaces, it can make the spaces appear smaller than they actually are.
Lighting is crucial in any home. It creates a mood. For example, guest bathrooms and kitchens are perfect candidates for distinct lighting fixtures and bright, incandescent lights. However, bright lights may also project way too much energy in rooms where a more calmer atmosphere is desired. Try dimmer lights for bedrooms and living rooms, if that's the mood you desire to create.
You can also put some new and innovative designs in your rooms. They can make your room look modern and stylish. Use trendy pieces only as accents though. If the zebra print pillows you use are out of style, swap them for something else. A sofa with zebra print isn't as easy to change.
Use mirrors to give the appearance of space in cramped quarters. Mirrors will make any room look bigger and better. Invest in mirrors in order for you to be able to facilitate the interior design project you are doing.
It's important that you decorate your fireplace correctly. This can be achieved by correctly balancing items placed on the mantle. The overall look of your room can be thrown off by an unbalanced mantle.
Eliminating extra clutter from a room can give the illusion of extra space. Focus on getting storage for clutter. You can put anything in these boxes and bins, it will clear up clutter. Even just a plain box is better than having your things scattered about the room.
After reading this article, hopefully you now understand interior decorating a bit better. It is not as hard as it seems, and with some helpful design tips in hand, there is no reason why you cannot create an excellent project at home! There's no reason that you and the people you love shouldn't enjoy a unique and beautiful interior environment.
How long do you want to live in your current home? If you might move in a few years, use more neutral decorations. This will help you sell your home and you can always redo it if you decide to stay.


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Smoking Gun? The article in this week's Blood-Horse about Big Brown's loose shoe in the Belmont, shown in this closeup from a Russ Melton photo, has now been posted on the web; you can read the entire article by clicking here.
Big Brown trainer Rick Dutrow is sticking to his guns: the "loose shoe" is not the smoking gun in his horse's failure to capture the 2008 Triple Crown on June 7th. He was interviewed by the Blood-Horse when they decided to publish the photo you see with this post. (See following posts for more on loose shoes.)
Dutrow added that the shoe appeared to have spread and that it was pulled, along with his other shoes, the next day. His horseshoer still had to use his pulloffs to get the shoe off, so "loose" is a relative term. He also said that there was no pain reaction when the foot has worked on.
Dutrow also verified farier Tom Curl's report that Big Brown is now shoeless and jogging at Aqueduct, presumably enjoying a rest from all the hoof-la that attended his Triple Crown lameness issues.
Also, the toe grab in this photo is completely legal in New York. No states that I know of have banned toe grabs on hind feet. The Jockey Club's model rule change suggests toe grabs other than wear plates be eliminated on front shoes but there are no rule changes suggested for hind shoes, where toe grabs are standard equipment.


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Exact Weight of One Gallon of Water
Date: 08/15/2001 at 14:50:20 From: Davis Subject: Exact weight of one gallon of water? What is the exact weight of one gallon of water? The best answer I can get is 8.33 or 8.34 - it depends what source I go to. I have looked up this problem on different sites and have used search engines, but the resources available only give me decimals up to hundreds. I'd like to get it as close as I can. I work in the fire service and this information would be very helpful to me. Thanks, Davis
Date: 08/15/2001 at 15:46:55 From: Doctor Rick Subject: Re: Exact weight of one gallon of water? Hi, Davis. Your question can be stated: "What is the density of water in pounds per gallon?" The density varies with temperature and pressure, though only slightly. Here is a reference that gives the density of water in grams per milliliter at various temperatures and (I presume) 1 atmosphere pressure: Density / Vapor Pressure of Water (North Carolina State University) http://www.ncsu.edu/chemistry/resource/H2Odensity_vp.html At 70 degrees F (close to 21 degrees C) the density is 0.9979955 g/mL. We can convert this to lb/gal as follows: 0.9979955 g 1000 mL 3.785411784 L 1 lb ----------- * ------- * ------------- * ----------- = 8.328676 lb/gal 1 mL 1 L 1 gal 453.59237 g I got the exact conversion factors from "How many? A Dictionary of Units of Measurement," by Russ Rowlett: http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/ The density of water varies from 0.9991026 g/mL at 15 C to 0.9956502 g/mL at 30 C according to the NCSU site, so the figure I have calculated will vary from 8.337915 to 8.309104 lb.gal over this temperature range. You can see why figures of 8.3 and 8.4 are given: to be more accurate requires knowledge of the temperature. - Doctor Rick, The Math Forum http://mathforum.org/dr.math/
Date: 08/15/2001 at 16:00:59 From: Doctor Rob Subject: Re: Exact weight of one gallon of water? Thanks for writing to Ask Dr. Math, Davis! The weight will vary some with the temperature of the water. To begin, we know that by definitions, 1 gallon = 231 in^3*(2.54 cm/in)^4/(1 cm^3/ml), = 3785.411784 ml, exactly. Now it is just a matter of multiplying by the density d in g/ml of water at the temperature you want, and then converting to pounds by dividing by exactly 453.59237 g/lb. Thus the answer to 12 significant figures is 1 gallon of water weighs 8.34540445202*d pounds. Here is a Web site that will allow you to learn the value of d for the temperature: Measurement: Frequently asked questions - Fred Senese http://antoine.frostburg.edu/chem/senese/101/measurement/faq.shtml Select the last question under Density: "How do I find water's density at different temperatures?" Enter the temperature in degrees Celsius and see the density d. Use this and the formula above to get the temperature-adjusted weight in pounds. Since d can only be measured to six significant figures, you should round off your answer to that level of accuracy. I hope this helps. - Doctor Rob, The Math Forum http://mathforum.org/dr.math/
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There is another church in Korea, called the New Covenant Passover Church of God, which also claims to be founded by Ahnsahnghong. Except, the New Covenant Passover Church of God (NCPCOG) prays in the name of Jesus (not Ahnsahnghong) and does not believe in a "Heavenly Mother Jerusalem." Neither do they accept Zahng Gil Jah as "Mother God."
It turns out that there was some turmoil in Ahnsahnghong's church after he died, and it split. The NCPCOG kept to the teachings of their founder, while the WMSCOG developed the ideas of a "Jerusalem Mother," male and female gods, and the deity Zahng Gil Jah.
The website for the NCPCOG has lots of information, but it's all in Korean. Some friends and I are working on translating it, and I'll keep you all posted on new developments. For one thing, it would greatly improve my opinion of Ahnsahnghong if he were merely a misguided Bible scholar instead of a self-proclaimed Christ.
This brings me to another point...
I challenge WMSCOG members to show me where Ahnsahnghong said either of those things. I'm not asking for the verses and prophecies and explanations that your church uses. Show me where Ahnsahnghong himself teaches these two things. Which book? Which chapter or page number?
There haven't been any WMSCOG members commenting here in a while (since February, I think). I really do want to hear what you have to say. I know WMSCOG members support their church by commenting on other sites. Why not this one lately?
--Is it because you've been told to avoid my website? Why? Are your leaders worried about what you'll find?
--Is it because you don't have any good response for the issues I've raised here? Doesn't that make you concerned that something is wrong with the WMSCOG?
--Is it because you don't think I'll listen to you? I can't post every comment because I can't edit personal information or rude words in them very well. But I do read and consider them all, and you can always send me a message by email.


text: E. Jean Woy, 80, of Somerset, died March 13, 2004, at Somerset Hospital. Born May 28, 1923, in Westmoreland County, the daughter of the late Lloyd C. and Ruby (Tinkey) Hostetler. Also preceded in death by husband, Daniel J. Woy Sr.; brothers, Kenneth, Willard and Denny B. Hostetler; sisters, Arlene Stull, Orpha Geary and Isabel Hostetler. Survived by children, Barbara Stevanus, Daniel J. Woy Jr. and wife Joyce, both of Somerset, Mrs. John (Sandra) Harvey of Friedens and Mrs. William (Amy W.) Carroll of Somerset; grandchildren, David and Jason Woy, Daniel Woy III, Elizabeth Burk, Lucas Woy, April Woy, Amos Woy and Jane Woy, Andrew Harvey, Benjamin, Nicholas, Greta and Joseph Carroll; great-grandchildren, Tiffany and Joseph Woy, Laurel Burk and Kaitlyn Woy; sister, Evelyn Miller of Champion. Friends were received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home, Somerset. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Robert L. Hoover and the Rev. Roger L. Forry officiating. Interment in Somerset County Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 400 Luray Ave., Johnstown, Pa. 15904, or Humane Society of Somerset County, PO Box 182 Somerset, Pa. 15501.


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Rhodri Coleman
What makes a good digital project manager?
Digital is moving fast and transforming the way in which brands do business. Therefore digital design projects are getting larger and more complex. As project managers it's our job to keep the team on track.
So what makes a good digital project manager? In this presentation Rhodri will draw on his experiences both as a project manager delivering complex design projects, and from other life experiences, to shed a bit of light on this question.
Rhodri joined design agency Foolproof in 2008 after serving 4 years as a Commissioned Officer in the British Army. The skills and experiences gained in the military positioned him well to deal with the everyday challenges of working for a market-leading digital agency.
Rhodri has worked across the full spectrum of Foolproof's client base successfully delivering a wide range of user experience projects in the UK and internationally. He specialises in delivering Foolproof's more complex, strategic projects both efficiently and effectively.


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Host Lakota Harden interviews Carolyn Brandy of BORN TO DRUM, and April Goes Forth of THOZ WOMENZ drum group, about women, drumming and the upcoming Drum Camp.
Also an update from the 2008 Longest Walk arriving in Washington D.C. Walker Mariposa Villa Luna from the walk.
Music by Carolyn Brandy and Thoz Womenz.


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Então eu vou postar aqui o meu trabalho lindo pra vocês^^ e de onde tirei a ideia...
Ok, so I'm going to talk about korean dramas and some facts about it.
Rich people are always mean and arrogant, and the poor people are always the good guys
and they help rich people become good too, and then they become rich...
Poor people alway have cancer or some other uncurable disease
Rich handsome tall guys
do not like beautiful woman
They always fall in love with sassy poor girls, who supposedly don't even look good, and have cancer.
Sassy poor girls don't fall for rich handsome tall guys, at first..
But they always fall much, much later on, when they found out that they have cancer.
If you are poor, you always have that cute friend who is also poor, but doesn't have cancer...
There is no traffic laws in Korea. Everybody can drive 200 miles per hour because you're always going to rescue someone...
Love triangles are everywhere...
whenever a rich tall guy likes some sassy poor girl
there is a 99% chance that someone else likes her.
And that guy may have a perfect personality, but she wont be with him...
If you came from America, you are intelligent, hot and extremely successful and probably do not have cancer, but can not speak English properly...
All moms in korean dramas evil and wants to ruin your life.
The best way to hide yourself in public places is to wear a hat. No one will ever know that it's you.
If you are a girl, is very, very easy to pretend to be a guy
All you have to do is cut your hair a little bit shorter that it used to be
Don't ever get in a car accident, because there is a 99% chance that you wold loose your memory (if you don't die...)
But once you get your memory back, don't worry. You still gonna die from cancer
As you can see, Korean dramas are actually very very educational, they help us understanding the meaning of life, so that's why i keep watching it.
e eu usei esse vídeo no final e.e
Esse post é dedicado a todos os meus amigos que queriam ter assistido a minha apresentação e não puderam^^
a ideia desse trabalho veio desse rapaz:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqQA89JHtNY


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Speeding is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to traffic accidents in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that speeding-related crashes cost society approximately $40.4 billion per year. In 2005, speeding was a contributing factor in 30 percent of all fatal crashes, and 13,113 lives were lost in speeding-related crashes. Under Georgia law, all motorists are required to drive at a speed that is reasonable or prudent O.C.G.A. § 40-6-180. At Law Office of Donald P. Edwards, we use every means available to prove negligence on the part of a speeding driver in order to obtain the highest monetary reward for our clients.
In general, motor vehicle crashes cost society an estimated $7,300 per second. The total economic cost of crashes was estimated at $230.6 billion in 2000. The 2005 costs of speeding-related crashes was estimated to be $40.4 billion -- $76,865 per minute or $1,281 per second.
Speeding reduces a driver's ability to steer safely around curves or objects in the roadway, extends the distance necessary to stop a vehicle, and increases the distance a vehicle travels while the driver reacts to a dangerous situation. For drivers involved in fatal crashes, young males are the most likely to be speeding. The relative proportion of speeding-related crashes to all crashes decreases with increasing driver age. In 2005, 38 percent of the male drivers 15 to 20 years old who were involved in fatal crashes were speeding at the time of the crash. Further, alcohol and speeding seem to go hand in hand. In 2005, 25 percent of the speeding drivers under 21 years old who were involved in fatal crashes were also intoxicated, with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 (grams per deciliter [g/dl]) or greater. In contrast, only 11 percent of the nonspeeding drivers under age 21 involved in fatal crashes in 2005 were intoxicated. For drivers between 21 and 24 years of age who were involved in fatal crashes in 2005, 50 percent of speeding drivers were intoxicated, compared with only 24 percent of nonspeeding drivers. Alcohol and speeding are clearly a deadly combination.
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the little "copy keyboard shortcut" is waited at entry by his worried dad... there's a paste keyboard shorcut available, but not for copy and dad want to change it, to use "ctrl+w" more easy when you must do many, many, many, little copy/paste, from a page to one another... possible, or just
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Harrop Layering Dies and Miniature Moments - Karen
Good morning, just a quick post from me this morning before I start for the day. Today sees the launch of some amazing new dies from Tonic Studios and I've chosen to share a card I've made using the Harrop Layering Die Set. These dies allow you to create your own scalloped card blanks in whatever size you choose. I've chosen to make a square card as they are so simple with the notch that's been cut into the die to enable you to line up easily.
I cut my base card with the Harrop die, then using the same size die I cut a square layer the same size to lay on top so I could get the scallops on all edges, even the folded one, added a few layers including another cut with the Harrop set and decorated with the Celebrate Miniature Moment die which I shadowed before sticking down. I glittered the small champagne glasses from the Ladies Night sentiment and added some ribbons before finishing with Crystal Drops.
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I loved meeting Rachel and Matt a couple weeks ago for a sweet engagement session at Meridian Hill Park. These two are actually living on two different coasts right now, and we were able to squeeze in their session during Rachel's recent visit from California. (She literally left the shoot and headed straight to the airport!) I'm so excited that these two only have a couple months left of being so far apart. I know that their New Year's Eve wedding is going to be a blast!
The light was so amazing that evening! I was in love.
Thanks for the fun session, you guys! I can't wait to celebrate with you soon!!


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- Plastic wickets afford strength in outdoor environments
- Mallet-free game helps students develop kicking skills
- Drive the balls through the wickets to score points
- Includes two 16 in. balls, nine plastic wickets and two finishing stakes with flags
- Perfect for ages three and up
- Activity: Croquet
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- Product Type: Kick croquet set
- Product Use/Compatibility: P.E. classes, field days, class picnics
- No mallets or small balls in this game
- Kick the oversize balls through the wickets to develop kicking and coordination skills in kids 3 years old and up
- Includes two 16" balls, 9 plastic wickets and 2 finishing stakes with flags
Ensure that your next field day goes off without a hitch with help from the Giant Kick Croquet Set. Kids can kick the oversize balls through the giant plastic wickets in order to rack up points. With a mallet-free design, this set helps promote kicking and coordination skills in little athletes. Have children participate in teams or go at it alone as they drive the ball through the finishing stakes for the win. This colorful set contrasts the natural surroundings, so the wickets are always easy to spot.
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Ball doesn't go under wickets. I use playground ball for mine and it works much better. I have only played 2 games with them and the wickets are still ok. Hoping they don't break soon!
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What a beautiful animal. The shot was taken in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - in the world largest Free-Flight Walk-In Aviary. Many birds have a lot of space there a enjoying a good life. Sadly some of the birds are behind bars.
The flamingo seems to like it here very much.
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by Dee Hare, Librarian
Great new fiction releases that we've recently at the library received include:
The Baker Street Translation by Michael Robertson is a mystery starring Reggie and Nigel Heath, who reside at 221B Baker Street, the former address of famed sleuth Sherlock Holmes. When they receive new letters addressed to the detective, the brothers find themselves compelled to sort out an unconventional will, translate a nursery rhyme and prevent an attack at an upcoming royal event.
Tapestry of Fortunes by Elizabeth Berg finds Cecilia Ross, a successful motivational speaker, suddenly deciding to take time off from her career. She moves into a beautiful old house with three roommates, including one who wishes to reconnect with the daughter she gave up for adoption, one who wants to visit her ex and a professional chef looking for inspiration from other restaurants.
In All That Is by James Salter, a former naval officer returns to American after serving during World War II. He finds a job as a book editor and soon immerses himself in a world where he makes intimate connections and achieves surprising triumphs until he is betrayed by the woman he loves. This action ultimately sets him on a course he could never have imagined.
Secrets from the Past by Barbara Taylor Bradford is the story of Serena Stone, a photojournalist who leaves her job after the unexpected death of her famous photographer father. Serena risks her life as she discovers a hidden cache of her late father's work in war-torn Libya that also reveals shocking truths about her parent's idyllic marriage.
New non-fiction titles that might be of interest to you include: The Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy, but Doesn't, What Shouldn't Make You Happy, but Does by Sonia Lyubomirsky, Houses with Charm: Simple Southern Style by Susan Sully, Patti's Mexican Table: The Secrets of Real Mexican Home Cooking by Pati Jinich and Always the Fat Kid: The Truth About the Enduring Effects of Childhood Obesity by Jacob Warren.
We look forward to seeing everyone soon at the library.


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Marine mammals all over the world need our help. Changing climate, polluted oceans and shrinking habitat have led many species to dire straits. But these extraordinary animals also inspire us.
Polar bears are at the top of the food chain and have an important role in the overall health of the marine environment. Seals spend lots of time in the water, but they breed, give birth to live young and nurse their young on shore.
Keeping the environment clean is a huge part of the conservation efforts for marine mammals. By keeping our rivers clean, we help make sure these animals and our local species can stay healthy and find adequate food sources.
Join us for Marine Mammal Appreciation Week to find out how your actions here in New Mexico can help these animals thrive.


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There has almost been a race over in the digital world over the past few years in getting to be at the top at exploring digital gadgets and exploring and introducing new technologies and possibilities to the people. Some of the companies and the brands have come quite far and excelled pretty much in the exploration of such innovative possibilities and outcomes. With the invention and introduction to new mobile phones at the Mobile World Congress held few months ago, there was seen a sudden wider spectrum and a wider rate of interest by the brands in exploring and inventing more tablets so as to ease the users more whether in terms of their work or their personal use.
The brands have also been seen inventing much in terms of better resolution, displays, performance, overall design element and external outlook, the features and processing capability, the applications and data handling, the extra enhances features and themes. These are some of the notable things that the brands have been handling quite intricately for quite some time now and it is undoubted to say that the brands have so far excelled and exceeded beyond expectations and have not only been successful in introducing such innovative elements to their products each day but have also commercialized their products to a much wider extent to grab more audiences and hence make their products reachable to the most of people.
Following are some of the most accomplished yet cheaper and most durable tablets introduced in 2014 and the brands yet continue to manage and encompass newest technology with even innovative design elements.
10 best tablets 2014 has to offer!
- Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2
The tablet encompassed a massive screen size of 12.2" but along with a stylus works tremendously well and performs quite a support for the users under all conditions.
- Apple iPad Mini
The glistening crown to the Apple industry is one of the most profitable and successful tablet being endorsed and used by people all around the world.
- Google Nexus 10
This tablet offers the highest resolution that any tablet has to offer up till now. The performance is quite smooth and strong no matter how much applications rush is created.
- Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7
The tablet is as fast as a lightening thunder and thus is a great tablet to use for videos, music, books etc.
- Microsoft Surface Pro 2
It is probably known to be one of the business tablets with its meticulous slate design. It is encapsulates better battery life and portability.
- LG G Pad 8.3
This lovely aluminum structured tablet is sure a worrying factor for brands like Samsung.
- Sony Xperia Tablet Z
Indeed one of the most powerful and iconic tablets to date. The Japanese brand is excelling harder in terms of design and performance and more is to come for the users.
- Google Nexus 7
The tablet sure is a hurdle for many leading brands with its performance and stylish matt designed external look.
- Apple iPad 2 with Retina Display
It is an undeniable factor that Apple certainly wins the race by introducing two of the most astonishingly amazing tablets in the tablet industry.
- Apple iPad Air
Indeed the most beautiful addition to the tablet. Perfection of its own kind!
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Body of woman recovered from cliffs
The body of a middle-aged woman has been recovered from cliffs at The Loop, near Ards Friary, Creeslough.
Garda Supt. Eugene McGovern told the Democrat that gardaí in Letterkenny received a report of a missing person at 4.55pm on Thursday. A full-scale search operation was launched following enquiries in the Ards Friary area.
Gardaí and emergency services were assisted by the Coast Guard, volunteers from Donegal Mountain Rescue Team (DMRT) and staff from Ards Friary. The search operation was co-ordinated by Malin Head Coast Guard and, at 6.50pm, the Coast Guard Helicopter was sent to the scene.
"Conditions were difficult, as it was starting to get stormy and there was some question as to whether the helicopter would be able to respond. Also, we were operating in the hours of darkness," Supt. McGovern said.
Brian Murray of DMRT said: "A Northern SARDA Dog search unit was attached to our team. Buddy the search dog along, with his handler Pete Brown and assisted by trainee handler Garett Wilson, found a female on the shore rocks on steep ground whose vital signs were inconsistent with life.
"Rescue 118 Coastguard Helicopter had a difficult time to drop the winch man onto the scene. DMRT assisted the winch man in the extraction and the casualty was flown to Sligo hospital.
"We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family."
Supt. McGovern praised all involved for the efficiency of the search. "I have to thank everyone and acknowledge the excellent work they did in locating and recovering the body by 9.02pm.That's very quickly, given the conditions they were operating in."


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Japan-based Nikko Asset Management is gearing up to launch an open-ended investment trust—the SMBC Nikko World Bank Bond Fund—next month.
The fund was developed by Nikko AM in partnership with the World Bank and will invest in World Bank green bonds offered in a variety of currencies.
World Bank green bonds support World Bank-funded projects that are designed to tackle the causes and consequences of climate change in the developing world. The types of projects that may be supported by World Bank green bonds include alternative energy installations, funding for new technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and reforestation. Since the product was introduced in November 2008, the World Bank has issued the equivalent of approximately US$960 million of green bonds.
The SMBC Nikko World Bank Bond Fund is the world's first fund developed in cooperation with the World Bank that invests in World Bank green bonds. Investors who purchase this fund support the World Bank and its member countries in their efforts to address the climate change challenge and the effects of global warming.
The launch of the new fund marks the second time that Nikko AM has worked together with the World Bank to create an open-ended investment trust for the Japanese market, following on from the highly successful World Supporter Fund. The World Supporter Fund was established in 2007 and is composed primarily of World Bank bonds denominated in various emerging market currencies.
"Tackling climate change will take immense resources that will only come from a well-orchestrated flow of public and private finance. The SMBC Nikko World Bank Bond Fund provides investors an opportunity to be part of this effort. We appreciate the support from Japanese investors as it demonstrates that private citizens can safely and profitably invest their savings today while also helping provide a better world for their children," said Robert Zoellick, president of the World Bank Group.
"There is an increasing awareness of global environmental problems. The issue is so critical that it could literally affect our very survival. Large scale projects and restructuring needed for fixing these problems require significant funding as well as expertise. This is where the World Bank may play an extremely important role. Reputable international organizations such as the World Bank are able to help us address this growing worldwide crisis. They specifically have the ability to engage actively in overseeing projects and help in risk management. Nikko AM has taken the lead to collaborate with the World Bank to create this green fund which is expected to provide good returns with solid risk management in place. This will give investors an opportunity to help the world," said Timothy McCarthy, Nikko AM's chairman and CEO.
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The party finds themselves facing one of the forts that had previously been held by the Orc Warlord Klaw. Accompanying them, Warchief Gilbert and fifteen of the northern Barbarans.
Moving cautiously towards the fort, they find the fortifications rebuilt and sturdy and order the Barbarans to chop it down who complete the job quickly. As they enter the courtyard they see the fortress itself carved from the Rock and two freestanding double level buildings. They split up and each take a building to clear. The party takes the right hand building and discover Orc warriors inside. This is followed shortly by Liliandra casting a flame strike that ignites the whole building.
Declaring both structures clear, they move into the main fort and after a quick half cut proceed to rip the door off its hinges and gain entry. From there they carefully explore the fort and eventually come across a large Orc missing his left eye and brandishing a battle-axe. Aseria, having had enough of the run around casts a spell that causes the Orc to die from fear.
The party finds themselves on the lower floor of one of Klaw's two fortress' standing at the base of a staircase leading up, a metal door to their left and a corridor leading away with a black curtain preventing further view. The sound of conversation coming from behind the door, whereas down the corridor a faint manic laughter. The Halfling Tiny Rock decides to sneak up to the curtain and discreetly check behind it. As he sticks his head inside, he witnesses a powerfully built person sitting cross-legged inside a rune written circle glowing faintly red. Withdrawing slowly, Rick tells the rest about what he saw. A plan is formulated and action takes place. Fenris uses his abilities to push the curtain aside, this is followed by Aseria lobbing a fireball into the room along with Rick tossing a Tanglefoot bag.
The blast from the fireball explodes and engulfs the room and dissipates as quickly as it appeared leaving singe marks over the humanoid however the Tanglefoot bag seems to bounce off an invisible wall of force. As this happens, the humanoid stands up to reveal itself as a well muscular woman, more handsome than beautiful. She cracks her knuckles and rolls her shoulders and proceeds to charge the group and kicks Rick solidly. A full blown melee erupts and ends with the woman disappearing suddenly. After the battle, Rick walks through the curtain in the corridor and is kicked in the face again, yet manages to stand his ground and the bloody fight continues until they finally manage to kill the woman.
Following the battle, the party eavesdrop on the metal door and hear a conversation and what appears to be a scuffle. After gaining entry to the room, they find a severely wounded Klaw gurgling on his own blood. Taking the opportunity, Fenris removes the metal pincer from the large orc and proceed to violate the dead warlord. As this is happening, Gilbert enters the room to witness the dead orc. Gilbert says that every area seems to be cleared and he plans to return to Astin Springs. Picking up the three bodies they deemed important for transit.
Arriving back in Astin Springs, Gilbet intends to spend the night before staring back towards Kerrigan. Taking the time to rest, the party returns to the Angel's Mug Inn. Inside they find it quite busy and are surprised to find the blue haired woman Seirra Milkain speaking to another man with a slight hunchback and a lazy eye and she was looking quite pleased. Fenris and Rick both approach her and initiate a conversation. The man introduces himself as Krin (hoot hoot) a dealer in secrets. Opting to attempt to trade with Krin, Fenris and Rick speak to him in private in his room upstairs. The conversation goes bad and Krin finds himself on the receiving end of Rick's knife and goes down. Now they find themselves in possession of a body. Help comes in the unlikely form of Aseria who manages to teleport the body and dumps it down river.
The next morning, the party and the remainder of the Barbarians start the journey back to Kerrigan and arrive back safely a few days later where they are welcomed by Firion as heroes and Fenris presents the Pincer of Klaw to the Barbarian king who then tells them that he plans a party to honor them
The group awakes in the northern barbarian camp of Kerrigan after a night of revelry. They then make plans to depart back to Noma bearing the bodies of both Cid and Ridley. Leaving quickly, they make the return trip without issue and make their way to the town guard chapterhouse and deliver the cadavers of the former clerics to Humphrey who looks over them oddly.
From there, the party returns to the Green Dragon Tavern and are surprised to find Veldrane in attendance and having a discussion with both Jimmy the Hand and Sasban. As soon as he notices the group, he calls them over to discuss business further. Lord Sengir tells them that he has called a War Council in two weeks and that the mission he had given them months prior needs to be finished up within that time. Veldrane also says that he will task another group to help them. That group being The Four Seasons. With a new time limit set, they wait for the Halfling Miklotov to return to the Green Dragon and on his arrival they jump him and attempt to put him into custody. Seeing this Grenseal chastises the group for their conduct and questions their motives and a heated conversation happens between Grenseal and Fenris. They succeed and turn Miklotov over to the town guard.
A plan is formulated, The Four Seasons would travel north to Kerrigan and then onto Corran Pass whilst the party travels west to Limestone. Acting on this plan, the two groups split and set out.
Arriving in the Limstone region, the party presents themselves to Regional Commander Whiatt and inform him of their intentions. Upon seeing the Order of Sengir he accepts them back into Limestone and the party travels into the township and start asking about the two clerics supposedly in town. It doesn't take long for the group to discover the location. That of a tavern known as the Dukes Club.
Arriving late at the Dukes Club, they find the tavern busy and discover the two female clerics drinking by themselves. Purchasing another bottle filled of spirits, both Rick and Fenris approach them leaving Haldir, Liliandra and Aseria by the bar where Aseria decides to partake of the Dukes Club's particular delicacies x2.
Fenris and Rick however decide to turn the charm on, and while Rick strikes out, Fenris is successful in flirting and the four of them retire upstairs where after significantly more alcohol, they manage to get the Shackles of Akkos onto the clerics who start to cause a ruckus. Silencing the two women, they make a plan to Dimension door them out a plan requiring the presence of Aseria.
The plan works splendidly, and the party beats a hasty retreat from Limestone back to Noma where they once again hand over the clerics to Humphrey. They return to the Green Dragon Tavern where they find The Four Seasons waiting for them. When quizzed about the tasks set for them, they reply that they did what was requested and brought back the two clerics by any means necessary
The Party picks back up in the city of Noma, awaiting the commencing of Lord Sengir's war council. While they waste time just waiting around, purchasing various items and relaxing. As the day draws nearer, they find themselves waiting around the taproom of the Green Dragon Tavern when the town guard captain Humphrey walks in with an odd look on his face. He speaks with Sasban quickly and then hurries into the back room to speak with both Grenseal and Turael. Not long after this, Humphrey returns to the main room and asks the party to the guild room to discuss something.
When they all gather inside the guild room, Humphrey, in a roundabout way, alleges that he believes the party may be guilty of breaking the law. While he understands that the group may have been working on behalf of Lord Sengir, Veldrane is not above the law and Humphrey intends to get to get to the bottom of it. He also goes on to mention the oddity of the two bodies he possesses as well as the behaviour of the Four Seasons who say they were operating under orders from the party. Taking his leave, Humphrey says that he will be following up on this at a later date.
Momentarilly taken aback, the group return to the taproom to see Baron Luther enter dressed in his compleate black armour with the golden sun emblazoned across the chest. He has a momentary discussion with Jimmy the Hand, including a fake out handshake and fist bump. They both have a laugh about it and Luther continues through to the back room.
The following morning is the day of the war council and everyone attends. Including the three Noble house lords as well as a majority of the Adventurers Guild and surprisingly a number of other people not expected. During the council, Veldrane informs all in attendance about some new information that has come to him.
Veldrane tells the assembled people that General Teo and a majority of the third legion have been ordered to withdraw by the Empress herself and that a civil war has apparently broken out in the Devinter Imperium and the leader of the rebels is the son of Teo. After laying out some of the details, Veldrane says that Lord Kasos is organizing the operation and that all people with an opinion should speak to him over the next few weeks. From this, everyone disperces and the party returns to the Green Dragon Tavern to discuss it further.


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Wednesday, 24 February 2010
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21 comments:
- Larry said...
Lol, cool pictures!
- 24 February 2010 at 21:25
lol indeed.
Incidentally, I really like the changes you're making to your website, and notice something new each time I look. I don't think I've seen the banner on your "Listen and Shop" page before - it looks great, and very English.
- 24 February 2010 at 21:35
LOL! That cat never leaves H's side :)
H is gradually doing banners and quotes for the whole site :)
- 24 February 2010 at 22:02
- Larry said...
Holly should consider creating a 'Violet Hat'. :)
- 24 February 2010 at 22:09
p.s.Tim ~ The picture on the banner on Listen and Shop is one D took of H in front of D's late grandmother's house ~ Afton Thatch ~ Freshwater ~ beautiful!
Larry ~ Holly has a permanent Violet 'scarf' around the back of her neck when she is working on her computer ~ perfect for this chilly weather ~ lol!
- 24 February 2010 at 22:17
- Larry said...
Yep. I still like the 'papoose' pic too, lol.
- 24 February 2010 at 22:23
Yes ~ That's brill :)
- 24 February 2010 at 22:41
- xenonrush said...
LOL. So is Violet your Quality Controller? She clearly does a VERY good job.
I had a look on your "Listen and Shop" page because people were writing about it. You need to update the biography bit. It still says "During 2009 Holly is looking to broaden....." and "As well as studying for her exams, of course!
- 25 February 2010 at 09:29
I always like the bit in the song on the biography page (WKWTTG) where Holly seems to sing "your pickled friends are leaving" (to my ears, at least)!
- 25 February 2010 at 19:22
LOL ~ takes one to know one Tim ;)
- 25 February 2010 at 22:19
- xenonrush said...
Just looked at the Biography page. LOVE that header. What a cutie!
Uncle Tim ~ I can see why the song sounds like that and the sun's not yet over the yardarm. Lovely version of the song by the way.
- 26 February 2010 at 11:39
- Larry said...
I just looked as well and it is adorable! I really love that song a lot and it just took on a new and wonderful feeling for me. BTW, I am really wondering, lol!
- 26 February 2010 at 11:43
Lol Larry ~ me too! How come the great treadmill of life picks up speed as we get older :(
Re: The pic on Biography ~ I remember like it was yesterday, the day that this was taken. Holly was wearing a little red tartan dress and at one point she thought the girl taking the photograph was cross with her ~ so in some later pics she had tears in her eyes ~ I still don't like looking at them :(
- 27 February 2010 at 10:27
- Larry said...
"me said...
Lol Larry ~ me too! How come the great treadmill of life picks up speed as we get older :("
LOL. It is because the way in which we perceive 'time' (and its passage) is continuously altered by the amount of time (life) we have already experienced. A natural phenomenon.
- 27 February 2010 at 12:06
Of course you are right Larry :)
BUT...wouldn't it be more fun .... if, as a child when you are desperately waiting for your Birthday and Christmas and all of the fun things to happen.....it went faster.... THEN ... when we got to this part of life, it s l o w e d right down, so it seems we have lots more time left to enjoy life for a bit/lot longer. Throw in a few great cures for all the nasty illnesses etc and Bob's your Uncle ~ there you go ~ problem solved :)
Oh dear ~ was that a tad dismal ~ sorry about that ~ you can tell it's a miserable overcast/rainy day on Oily :)
- 27 February 2010 at 16:11
- Larry said...
Lol, yes, that would be very nice indeed. :)
- 27 February 2010 at 17:32
- wolfgang said...
I remember the longest afternoon in my whole life. It was the afternoon with the oil beetle, a blue poisonous big female oil beetle, that I had found in the sand box. I was about 9 years old. That was really eternity, a never ending afternoon, this fat Meloe and me, me and the beetle, the beetle and me...forever.
- 27 February 2010 at 21:01
- xenonrush said...
The only beetle I remember from when I was a young'un is Alexander Beetle who Melanie Safka put to music a bit later.
Alexander Beetle.
Still makes me smile. But I guess Alexander didn't give anyone blisters.
- 1 March 2010 at 12:19
Holly loved to collect snails, and had little snail families in boxes in the garden, on a daily basis when she was quite small. By the following morning the snails had all escaped from the boxes. She used to ask me if I had freed them ~ of course I hadn't, they had just crept out during the night. Anyway, only a few months ago Holly said to me, very seriously, "Was it YOU who used to free my snails when I was little? It was, wasn't it!!!" I couldn't believe she had held that against me for so many years ~ lol!
- 1 March 2010 at 20:41
- wolfgang said...
Eine Ergänzung zu meinem Schneckengedicht:
"Die Schnecke ist nun wieder frei.
Wodurch, dies ist ihr einerlei.
Sie braucht e i n Haus nur und nicht zwei.
Es schützt ihr Schleim sie, Haut und Haus.
Doch was schützt mich?
Wer geht bei mir hinein, hinaus?
Und wie auch dies Gedicht zerfällt,
so fällt zusammen meine Welt,
wenn Fremdes sich zu schaffen macht:
Das Haus, der Baum,
der Tag, die Nacht,
der Traum,
die Haut so dünn,
so eng der Kreis...
Der weiße Schnee, das blaue Eis,
das tote Kind,
das keine Mutter mehr besingt."
- 2 March 2010 at 07:08
- xenonrush said...
me ~ You should have told H that they had to go to work at the sorting office making sure that the snail mail got through in the morning.
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Moving to NZ from SA (Auckland)
Hi there people, we are in the process of moving to NZ (Auckland or Christchurch), my husband and I both qualify according to Appendix 6 and received our invitation letters today. Here comes the big question, I am starting to doubt whether we are making the right decision? I am petrified that we pack up all our belongings and when we get on that side NZ will not be as welcoming, we will not be able to get work ect.
Did some of you have the same feelings? or am I just being silly as all things are now coming to an end on this side?
Does the Kiwi's accept "outsiders"? We have been investigating this option to move for quite some time now and NZ defiantly appealed to us but now i am doubting our decision (i honestly hope its just nerves) I would really appreciate any feedback positive of negative.
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is a fungus that grows in the form of multicellular filaments called hyphae.. In contrast, fungi that can adopt a single celled growth habit are called yeasts..Molds are a large and taxonomically diverse number of fungal species where the growth of hyphae results in discoloration and a fuzzy appearance, especially on food. The network of these tubular branching hyphae, called a mycelium, is considered a single organism. The hyphae are generally transparent, so the mycelium appears like very fine, fluffy white threads over the surface. Cross-walls (septa) may delimit connected compartments along the hyphae, each containing one or multiple, genetically identical nuclei. The dusty texture of many molds is caused by profuse production of asexual spores (conidia) formed by differentiation at the ends of hyphae. The mode of formation and shape of these spores is traditionally used to classify molds. Many of these spores are colored, making the fungus much more obvious to the human eye at this stage in its life-cycle.. Molds are considered to be microbes and do not form a specific taxonomic or phylogenetic grouping, but can be found in the divisions Zygomycota and Ascomycota. In the past, most molds were classified within the Deuteromycota..Molds cause biodegradation of natural materials, which can be unwanted when it becomes food spoilage or damage to property.
There are thousands of known species of molds, which have diverse life-styles including saprotrophs, mesophiles, psychrophiles and thermophiles and a very few opportunistic pathogens of humans. They all require moisture for growth and some live in aquatic environments. Like all fungi, molds derive energy not throughphotosynthesis but from the organic matter on which they live, utilising heterotrophy. Typically, molds secrete hydrolytic enzymes, mainly from the hyphal tips. These enzymes degrade complex biopolymers such as starch, cellulose and lignin into simpler substances which can be absorbed by the hyphae. In this way molds play a major role in causing decomposition of organic material, enabling the recycling of nutrients throughout ecosystems. Many molds also synthesise mycotoxins andsiderophores which, together with lytic enzymes, inhibit the growth of competing microorganisms. Molds can also grow on stored food for animals and humans, making the food unpalatable or toxic and are thus a major source of food losses and illness. Many strategies for food preservation (salting, pickling, jams, bottling, freezing, drying) are to prevent or slow mold growth as well as growth of other microbes.
Molds are ubiquitous, and mold spores are a common component of household and workplace dust; however, when mold spores are present in large quantities, they can present a health hazard to humans, potentially causing allergic reactions and respiratory problems.
Some molds also produce mycotoxins that can pose serious health risks to humans and animals. Some studies claim that exposure to high levels of mycotoxins can lead to neurological problems and in some cases death. Prolonged exposure, e.g. daily home exposure, may be particularly harmful. Research on the health impacts of mold has not been conclusive..The term "toxic mold" refers to molds that produce mycotoxins, such as Stachybotrys chartarum, and not to all molds in general.
Mold in the home can usually be found in damp, dark or steamy areas e.g. bathroom or kitchen, cluttered storage areas, recently flooded areas, basement areas, plumbing spaces, areas with poor ventilation and outdoors in humid environments. Symptoms caused by mold allergy are watery, itchy eyes, a chronic cough, headaches or migraines, difficulty breathing, rashes, tiredness, sinus problems, nasal blockage and frequent sneezing.
Molds can also pose a hazard to human and animal health when they are consumed following the growth of certain mold species in stored food. Some species produce toxic secondary metabolites, collectively termed mycotoxins including aflatoxins, ochratoxins, fumonisins, trichothecenes, citrinin, and patulin. These toxic properties may be used for the benefit of humans when the toxicity is directed against other organisms; for example, penicillin adversely affects the growth of Gram-positive bacteria (e.g. Clostridium species), certain spirochetes and certain fungi.
SOURCE : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mold


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Each week, CleanChoice Energy provides a roundup of the most interesting developments in the clean energy industry. Read on to see what we found interesting this week.
Spray-on and Printable: What's Next for the Solar Panel Market?
- U.S. Patent for Folding Wind Turbine
California is leading the charge to harness lithium ion batteries to store excess renewable energy (from sunlight or
What does the future hold for solar panel technology? Perovskites, printable photovoltaics, and quantum dots (semiconducting particles that can be coated on a surface) lead the charge, with companies such as Panasonic and Fujifilm investing in these innovative forms of solar technology that could potentially hit the market within the next decade.
Swedish-based SeaTwirl has been granted a patent for an off-shore floating wind turbine that can fold its blades in the event of a hurricane, typhoon, or cyclone. A 30kW prototype was launched in 2015, and a full-scale 1MW unit is in the works with a proposed
Check back next Friday for more industry updates.


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All the useful tips on dressing warm and cozy for Winter!Winter is one of the most beautiful seasons but can get a little chilly– or alot in Finland! It's important not to compromise on keeping warm whilst still looking good! Arianna and Nandi have gathered the most important tips and basics which are crucial for survival in winter Girls and boys, get ready to take notes!
Tip 1: Always wear a jacket! We hope that this tip is self explanatory!
Tip 2: Tube scarfs for girls! There is a reason this trend is popular amongst Finnish teenage girls. It has a no hassle design and is available in many colour and patterns! Plus it keeps you warm!
Tip 3: Do not wear sneakers! They might look cool, but they do not keep your feet warm at all (unless they are fur lined..). Additionally the snow will drench them and you will freeze. Another disadvantage is that the do not have much grip so there is a high possibility you will slip!
Tip 4: Wear "Pippot's" or Ear-muffs! We simply don't understand how people's ears don't freeze without wearing either of these! They are a must in everyone's closet. There are a variety of designs so you're fashion will not be compromised.. We find ear-muffs are the most practical for keeping your ears warm and not messing up your hair!
Tip 5: Gloves! An essential not to be forgotten! Ok guys honestly, without gloves your hands will be as cold as a ice and fashion is definitely not an excuse. Hey, you can buy gloves that look amazingly cute with your outfit and keep your hand super warm. So leaving the house without these essentials, NOT a good idea!
Tip 6: Reflectors- a lifesaver! In a country like Finland where the sun barely comes out , reflectors are something you cannot leave the house without. A small thing like that can save our lives this winter, plus you can get them in many cute shapes and sizes. For all those who didn't, taking those ISH reflectors might have been a good idea.
So these were all our winter wear tips for enjoying this weather without getting frozen. Fashionable and fun, these are some must haves you can't leave the house without! If you have any more tips, comment below and share your ideas with us.
How did you like it? DO I write any differently? I don't think I do... Comment what you think down below!
lots of hugs,
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British tabloid reports that Guy Ritchie's upcoming "Sherlock Holmes" film was undergoing an extensive five-week series of reshoots have been shot down by the studio.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. Pictures has officially refuted reports, saying in a statement that "It is not true that Warner Bros. has asked for any reshoots on 'Sherlock Holmes'" about The Sun-originated report which claimed Ritchie had to recall cast members for reshoots.
There is some more filming about to take place however – "The inserts and pickup shots being completed next week, which have long been part of the schedule, do not involve any cast, and are a standard part of filmmaking."
In the project Robert Downey Jr. stars as the British sleuth while Jude Law is his trusted sidekick Dr. Watson. Filming on the project wrapped up recently in the UK.
The statement added that "It is still early in the production process, and the studio has not yet seen the movie. Both Warner Bros. and Guy Ritchie are very pleased with the footage they have seen thus far."


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Preschool Storytime
June 14, 2018 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30am on Thursday, repeating until July 26, 2018
Downtown Library: For children ages 3 to 6. Approximate running time is 45 minutes.
Introduce your children to books and reading at our fun storytimes. Experience a lively mix of stories, songs and rhymes that make this a special time for you and your child. No storytime on July 5.
For more information, contact the Downtown Children's Library at 232-3812.


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Explore lunar phases as viewed from Earth using paper plates. While standing in the appropriate spot in the moon's orbit, students hold paper plates that depict the Moon's phase. This activity can be used to assess understanding of lunar phases or... (View More) to continue to build a conceptual model of the phases through kinesthetic activity. Related Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are listed. (View Less)
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Explore lunar phases as viewed from Earth using a golf ball and an ultraviolet light. With the student's head representing Earth, students hold and move the golf ball to demonstrate the cause of the Moon's phases in their correct order. Related Next... (View More) Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are listed. (View Less)
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This is an activity associated with activities during Solar Week, a twice-yearly event in March and October during which classrooms are able to interact with scientists studying the Sun. Outside of Solar Week, information, activities, and resources... (View More) are archived and available online at any time. Learners will use SOHO spacecraft images of a coronal mass ejection and tracing paper to measure and then calculate the speed of the coronal mass ejection. This activity is scheduled to occur during Wednesday of Solar Week. (View Less)
Learners explore Earth's rotation and the Moon's role in our 24-hour day, using their bodies to explore and model the Earth's daily motions in this kinethetic exploration. They relate the motion of the Earth about its axis (rotation) to the... (View More) appearance of the sky over the course of the day. Learners consider the role of the Moon in slowing Earth's rotation over time; if the Moon didn't exist, Earth might be spinning more quickly, giving us an eight-hour day! This activity is part of Explore! Marvel Moon, a series of activities developed specifically for use in libraries. (View Less)
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Learners create edible models of the interior composition of the Earth and Moon. Common food items are used to construct the cores, mantles, and crusts of both planetary objects. They then compare their structure as they are eating their models.... (View More) This activity is part of Explore! Marvel Moon, a series of activities developed specifically for use in libraries. (View Less)
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This is an activity about similarities and differences between the Earth and Mars. Learners will investigate how Mars compares to the Earth, working together to create an Earth-Mars Comparison Poster to post in the program facility/library and share... (View More) with their community. Their poster will feature basic facts about Mars and the Earth, as well as a scale model using balloons to represent the two planets. It also includes specific tips for effectively engaging girls in STEM. This is activity 2 in Explore: Life on Mars? that was developed specifically for use in libraries. (View Less)
This is a make-it-yourself planisphere designed to show where Kepler is pointing. Learners can use it to locate exoplanets around stars in the night sky. It comes with two wheels: one with coordinate grid for plotting additional exoplanet stars and... (View More) one without grid that is easier to read; and two holders for varying latitudes (one for 30°-50° and one for 50°-70°). The product is updated approximately annually to incorporate improvements and any newly discovered planets orbiting naked eye stars. (View Less)
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Participants will use scientific practices to investigate answers to questions involving the color of the sky, sunsets, the Sun, and oceans. This activity requires use of a clear acrylic or glass container to hold water, a strong flashlight,... (View More) batteries for the flashlight, and powdered creamer or milk. (View Less)
In this kinesthetic activity, students will demonstrate how two spacecraft are able to document a space weather event across the Van Allen radiation belts better than one spacecraft can. Students will graph the data collected by one spacecraft and... (View More) by two spacecraft during a space weather event; compare and contrast the graphical data from one spacecraft and from two spacecraft collected during a space weather event; and explain that space weather events can change from time-to-time and place-to-place across the Van Allen radiation belts, which is why it is helpful to observe them from two spacecraft simultaneously. Includes background science information, student handouts and data collection sheets, teacher answer key, and suggested extensions and adaptations for students with vision or hearing impairments. (View Less)
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Learners and their families are encouraged to go outside on a clear evening and view the sky to see the planets for themselves. Using sky charts and other resources, and possibly in partnership with a local astronomical society, children navigate... (View More) the night sky and view planets with the naked eye and binoculars or telescopes. This activity is part of Explore! Jupiter's Family Secrets, a series designed to engage children in space and planetary science in libraries and informal learning environments. (View Less)
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by Maria Noël Groves, Clinical Herbalist & Wellness Educator
|Ingredients for ImmuniTea Chai
Viral infections appear to be running rampant this year. The flu and colds are sweeping through communities, increasing the risk of pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinus infections as well. Conventional medicine advocates the flu vaccine to prevent wintertime illness; however, many home remedies and lifestyle changes can also help to bolster your immune system against infections and to help recuperate quickly if you do get sick.
Prevention Tips
You know it already, but it's worth repeating: Get enough sleep (this may be the MOST important). Eat healthy, whole foods. Wash your hands frequently. Also consider….
Green Tea: Components of green tea have been shown to boost immune function, fight bacteria, favorably alter gut bacteria (which helps the body's immunity), and help prevent the flu. If you're sensitive to caffeine, consider decaf.
Astragalus & Medicinal Mushrooms: Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) root, as well as medicinal mushrooms like reishi, maitake and shiitake help strengthen the immune system when they're taken throughout the winter. You can use them as capsules, tinctures, teas, or in food. I simmer them in soup broth, or I'll simmer astragalus with ginger for tea and cook up mushrooms with dinner. Look for maitake and shiitake in the produce aisle; choose mushrooms with an earthy (not ammonia or bleach) scent and cook them in soups or sautes.
General Immune Tonics: Eat and drink plenty of garlic, ginger, onions, hot peppers and cayenne, chicken soup or broth, miso, fermented foods, and antimicrobial mint family herbs including oregano, thyme, savory, rosemary, sage, and bee balm. I love to make a tea of a half inch of fresh ginger grated with two lemon wedges, and honey.
If You Get Sick
As soon as you notice that tickle in the throat, congestion, or run-down feeling, it's best to stay home, sleep as much as possible, and drink plenty of fluids including tea and chicken or miso soup. You'll recover more quickly and will be less likely to pass germs to others. Also consider…
|Pleasantly Tart Hibiscus and Elderberry Tea
Elderberry: Several clinical and lab studies support the traditional use of elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) to prevent viruses (including influenza "flu," H1N1 "swine flu," and rhinovirus "cold") from replicating and spreading throughout the body. This helps prevent or reduce the severity of an infection if taken at the onset of the infection. Try elder syrup (i.e.: Sambucol), tea, tincture, capsules, or lozenges.
Echinacea: Several compounds in echinacea (Echinacea spp) work in a variety of ways, from boosting white blood cells and helping move lymph along, to numbing sore throats and decreasing inflammatory immune compounds that cause many of our annoying symptoms. Echinacea is best taken at the onset in high doses – 4 "squirts" (about 1 teaspoon) of tincture taken every waking hour or two – until the infection passes. If you're tempted to take echinacea throughout the winter as a preventative, don't. It's not dangerous, but it's not likely to be effective either. Fresh root tincture is the strongest form; however, tea and capsules as well as other echinacea species, leaves, flowers, buds, and seeds are also helpful. Echinacea is generally safe; however, it may aggravate autoimmune diseases as well as allergies in some sensitive individuals.
Also consume ample amounts of the "General Immune Tonics" listed above.
Click here for my favorite immune tea recipes
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Some Common Sense…
These claims have not been approved by the FDA. If you take pharmaceuticals, first check with your pharmacist and doctor for herb-drug interactions. If an herb does not seem to agree with you, stop taking it. If your symptoms become severe, do not improve, or worsen, seek the advice of your healthcare practitioner.


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The True Power of Batteries Plus Bulbs - Everyone is a Potential Customer
Most franchise opportunities target just one small segment of the population, but Batteries Plus Bulbs customers are literally everywhere. Consumers and businesses alike consume batteries and light bulbs every day. With the widest assortment of products and services, including free testing and smartphone and tablet repair, we are well positioned to fulfill this growing demand.
Learn how you can become a problem solver and help customers in your community by owning a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise.
Six Powerful Revenue Streams
The best franchise opportunities offer more than just one way to generate revenue. With the Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise opportunity, you're not strictly dependent on retail sales and customers walking in your door. We'll help you capture business account customers in the marketplace and more customers online. One of the advantages of a franchise like Batteries Plus Bulbs is that our franchisees have 6 different ways to generate revenue through serving multiple customer types.
Retail Customers
With 28 battery-powered devices and 61 light bulb sockets in the average U.S. household, Americans have an above average need for the products you're selling. Due to our breadth and depth of product selection, helpful advice and expertise, customers trust us to have the products and services they need when they need them most.
Business Accounts
Hotels, police and fire departments, religious organizations, hospitals, schools, manufacturing plants…in fact almost any type of business or government organization you can think of needs a source they can trust to supply them with reliable batteries and light bulbs. For tens of thousands of organizations, Batteries Plus Bulbs is that trusted source.
National Accounts
Our relationships with large, multi-state and national companies provide you with multiple opportunities to earn revenue by serving their facilities in your local market area.
Online Shoppers
Batteriesplus.com is one of the top destinations for battery sales on the web. While most visitors go to our store locator to find and visit a nearby store, every battery, light bulb or related product sold from the website to a shipping address in your Market Area earns you money.
Tech Center Service Customers
Our stores feature tech centers that will allow you to test, condition, and rebuild battery packs for customers' rechargeable household and business devices. Manufacturers even tap into this resource for some original equipment (OEM) needs. You'll also be able to offer customers battery installation services for many applications including watches, smartphones and keyless remotes, among others.
Smartphone Repair Customers
Americans have spent nearly $10.7 billion replacing or repairing iPhones*, and 39% of Americans currently admit their smartphone is in need of repair.** Batteries Plus Bulbs has become the trusted source for repairing their smartphones and tablets, along with replacing their batteries.
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Where: At the 85th Annual Academy awards held in Los Angeles
Wearing: A coral Miu Miu gown with a nude tulle bustier embellished with paillettes and crystals, accessorised with a Prada clutch, a Fred Leighton ring, Chopard earrings, and Christian Louboutin heels
Verdict: This custom-made Miu Miu gown literally sparkled on the red carpet and stood out as until Kerry Washington had arrived everyone was in a nude, pale colour and this coral number really did cheer me up.
This dress is cute, I love the bow detailing, I love the sparkles of the embellished bodice, and I love the sweet colour – I also love the colour-matching accessories of the clutch and heels.
The only thing I am missing are her bangs that she had yesterday at the Spirit Awards.


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This is a short post and only tangentially related to travel, but this sign was hilarious. We ran across this sign in a gas station / travel center while on the road with the fan
I can't decide which is more hilarious / awesome / cringe-worthy
- The fact that a dozen (12) donuts costs less than a 1/2 dozen (6)
- The fact that you can apparently buy 10 muffins for the price of 1 donut (they're priced at 9.9 cents if you didn't catch it)