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from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. An off-break (which see).
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Original post 2. Make a standing recipe book from a break-back binder.
If Priscilla provided the movie breakthrough, then Charlie, the outback outlaw, a Christ figure armed with a six-shooter, was the break-back role.
Row Three » A Good Read: Recent Guy Pearce Interview - Where Cinema is more than just $100 Million productions
They saw no unjust inequality even when, Crébiche having three times spelt "earth" with an _u_, the master paced to and fro on the bare ground among the unmatched desks and break-back benches, running his hands through his hair and crying: --
Well, to let out a long drift-net, which sometimes goes as deep as fifteen fathoms, is an easy affair, but to haul it in again is a sore task; and when it happens to be laden, and heavily-laden, with silver-gleaming fish, that is a break-back business for four young lads.
The Beautiful Wretch; The Pupil of Aurelius; and The Four Macnicols
Robson possesses a rare talent for upping her level when it really matters and a stunning backhand gave her two break-back points, and she took the second to set up a tie-break.
The Italian pulled a forehand down into the net to give up a break at the start of the second set and, after playing a beauty of a drop volley to earn a break-back point in the next game, could only stand and watch as a Li ace whistled down the centre line.
Tahir had Trott caught and bowled for 52 from 94 balls and when Bopara, who was preferred to Paul Collingwood, fell leg-before to Morne Morkel's break-back for 60 from 98 balls - which included the game's only six - England's hopes of reaching 200 seemed shot.
Federer could only find the net with a volley when Nadal fired a forehand down the line on break-back point in game nine, and two equally blistering forehands and a magical lob volley helped the champion move ahead at 6-5.
A brief lapse in concentration allowed Gil to 0-40 in the second game of the match, but Tsonga steadied himself to recover all three break-back points and breezed through the rest of the first two sets.
Slapdash sliced returns again from Murray, but he'll have a chance of a break-back here as

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Voce Capital Management LLC ("Voce"), a long-term owner of Natus Medical Incorporated (Nasdaq: BABY) ("Natus" or the "Company") and the owner of approximately 2.2% of its shares outstanding, today announced that leading proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS") has recommended that Natus stockholders vote FOR the election of both Voce nominees, Lisa Wipperman Heine and Joshua H. Levine, to Natus' Board of Directors (the "Board") at the upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 22, 2018. Voce also urges Natus shareholders to vote on the BLUE proxy card FOR the removal of Chairman Robert Gunst and FOR the election of Mark Gilreath to replace Gunst as a Director.
In its detailed report and findings, ISS affirmed Voce's criticisms of the performance, strategy and corporate governance of Natus. ISS concluded that stockholders should therefore vote on the BLUE proxy card:1
- "The dissident has presented a number of arguments that, as a whole, suggest that change at the board level is needed: the company's near-term returns have significantly lagged peers as its fundamental performance has been weak, yet the board has not overseen sufficient change, either to strategy or execution, which could give investors confidence that the company has returned to the proper trajectory. Moreover, the board's recent refreshment appears to have been reactive to the dissident campaign rather than part of a more thoughtful and proactive process. As such, votes on the dissident (BLUE) card for nominees Heine and Levine appear warranted."
- "For more than two years, the company has demonstrated weak revenue growth and disappointing margins, while giving investors optimistic guidance…As such, shareholders may question whether the board is properly overseeing management."
- "(The) dissident has many ideas which seem logical. These include less focus on M&A and more attention to profitability; to help accomplish these, the dissident advocates adding a chief operating officer and thoroughly examining R&D spending. The dissident's recommendations about corporate governance, such as de-classifying the board, targeting executive compensation at peer median, and putting in place performance hurdles for long-term executive compensation, also would appear beneficial to all shareholders."
With regard to Natus' operational underperformance and M&A "roll-up" strategy, ISS noted:
- "Margin weakness has coincided with sluggish organic revenue growth. The company's disclosure on organic revenue growth appears inconsistent and incomplete, but it looks like organic revenue growth was flat in 2017 and up between 1 and 2 percent in 2016. This appears substandard, given the company's stated target of 5 to 7 percent organic revenue growth and its healthy research and development spending, of between 8 and 10 percent of annual revenue."
- "The combination of significantly higher revenue but modestly higher EPS implies that either the acquisitions have not substantially added to the company's EPS, or that the acquisitions are masking other problems within the company. The company's disclosure points to the latter, but investors cannot be sure, as the company does not disclose the profitability of its three business segments, only their revenue."
In its analysis of Natus' corporate governance generally and Board composition, Board Nominee Weiss and Voce's nominees specifically, ISS found:
- "In many ways, Natus' corporate governance remains sub-optimal. . . . The company's inertia extends to its corporate governance, where it has retained a classified board and has been slow to refresh itself, adding only one new director in the past 14 years prior to the dissident campaign."
- "The dissident's characterization of the board as insular is magnified by the fact that the board's newest member, Dr. Paul, appears to be the only independent director on the board who sits on the board of another public company, and no independent director seems to be employed as an executive outside of Natus."
- ["(Weiss') nomination is troubling in that, in the midst of a proxy contest, the company chose to nominate him as an independent director after he was first mentioned as a potential director by CEO Hawkins. Boards are tasked with overseeing management for the benefit of shareholders who own the company. As such, the board, not management, should lead the process of finding new directors, in part to help ensure their independence."]
- "The fact that Weiss was first suggested as a potential director by CEO Hawkins in the midst of a proxy contest unfortunately raises questions as to his independence, which are underscored by the dissident's findings that the two men may have a personal relationship that predates the offer to join the board. . . . The proxy does not suggest that the Nominating and Governance Committee ran a process to find a new, independent director, and during engagement with ISS, the board said that Weiss was the only potential nominee that it interviewed. The fact that Weiss currently serves as a director of Accuray, whose CEO is dissident nominee Levine, is also a highly unusual development."
- "The dissident's nominees likewise appear to have significant and relevant experience as executives in the medical technology industry. . . . [A] such votes on the dissident (BLUE) card for nominees Heine and Levine appear warranted."
J. Daniel Plants, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Voce Capital, said, "We are extremely pleased that ISS supports our call for change at Natus and recommends stockholders vote for the election of our highly qualified nominees, Lisa Wipperman Heine and Joshua H. Levine, and its recommendation that stockholders vote on the BLUE proxy card. In its report, ISS echoes nearly all of the arguments we have presented to our fellow stockholders: Natus has chronically underperformed its peers; the strategy set by the Board and management has not served stockholders well; the Company's corporate governance is poor; the independence of Board nominee Weiss should be severely doubted; and, most importantly, significant change is needed at the Board level. Our highly-qualified, independent Nominees are ready, willing and able to help drive that change.
"We also urge stockholders to support our proposal to remove Chairman Gunst as a Director. Chairman Gunst has shown, through his antiquated professional experience and lack of receptivity to stockholder concerns, that he's an unacceptable choice to stand as the representative of independent Natus stockholders. On his 14-year watch, a culture of non-compliance, profound insularity and unwillingness or inability to hold management accountable has enfeebled Natus' Board, undermining its credibility and impairing its ability to discharge its core duties with faith and care. Natus' By-laws expressly provide for the removal by stockholders of any Director, with or without cause, and we believe Chairman Gunst must be held responsible for Natus' decrepit corporate governance and other leadership infirmities.
"As a reminder, if Chairman Gunst is removed and Mr. Gilreath is elected to replace him, the newly-constituted Board will elect a new Chairman, who may or may not be one of Voce's Nominees. As previously noted, even if all three of our Nominees are elected, they will not constitute a majority of the six-member Board and would not be able to enact any changes without the support of at least one legacy Director. It bears repeating that none of the Nominees have any relationship with Voce nor are they being compensated by Voce in any manner. Two of them are already Natus stockholders. Their sole motivation for running and serving is to represent the best interests of all Natus stockholders."
Mr. Plants concluded: "We invite our fellow stockholders to join us in seeking to restore credibility to Natus' Board by voting FOR Voce's highly-qualified and independent Nominees, and FOR Voce's Removal Proposal to replace Chairman Gunst. Each of Voce's Nominees – Mark Gilreath, Lisa Wipperman Heine and Joshua H. Levine – have more than 25 years of medical device industry experience. If elected, they will bring their significant expertise and independent, thoughtful approaches to bear on the business and operational challenges confronting Natus, and they will help usher Natus' corporate governance into the modern age. We look forward to seeing our fellow stockholders at the upcoming Annual Meeting on June 22, 2018 and urge stockholders to vote for change at Natus on the BLUE proxy card today."
About Voce Capital Management LLC
Voce Capital Management LLC is a fundamental value-oriented, research-driven investment adviser founded in 2011 by J. Daniel Plants. The San Francisco-based firm is 100% employee-owned.
1 Permission to quote ISS was neither sought nor obtained. Emphases added.


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JFK: American Experience "Part One" This biography of President John F. Kennedy is part of a group of programs honoring the 50th anniversary of his assassination in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963. Interviews with family members and historians trace his transformation from sickly youth to Washington's most eligible bachelor to the nation's president. His national campaign is the first to be waged on television, an advantage for the telegenic candidate, helping him win the election despite his lack of legislative achievements and his Catholicism. Part 1 of 2G
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Michale Gove has bagged the first post-election interview with US President-elect Donald Trump, and the Conservative MP and journalist (he writes a weekly column for the newspaper) tempted the Republican to back a swift US-UK trade deal.
Other lines from The Times exclusive included damning Nato and the European Union, and hailing Brexit is a "great thing".
But many were more captivated by a photograph half-way down the feature. As one journalist put it:
The floodgates were opened:
Some zeroed in on one aspect of the picture:
It also prompted Arron Banks and Andy Wigmore - associates of Nigel Farage present at *that* meeting at Trump Tower - to roll out similar thumbs aloft snaps:
In the interview, the US President-Elect said he would be inviting Theresa May for early talks in Washington following his inauguration on Friday.
In contrast to Barack Obama, who said Britain would be at the "back of the queue" when it came to a trade deal with the US, Mr Trump made clear it would be a priority for his administration.
"We're gonna to work very hard to get it done quickly and done properly. Good for both sides," he said.
"I will be meeting with (Mrs May). She's requesting a meeting and we'll have a meeting right after I get into the White House. I think we're gonna get something done very quickly."
He disclosed that the Prime Minister had written to him shortly after Christmas with a copy of Winston Churchill's address to the Americans after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour.
In her letter, she said she hoped the feeling of "unity and fraternal association" between the two countries was "as true today as it has ever been".
Speaking to Gove, the former cabinet minister and co-leader of the Leave campaign, Trump also made clear that, unlike Mr Obama, he welcomed the result of last June's referendum vote.
"People, countries want their own identity and the UK wanted its own identity. Brexit is going to end up being a great thing," he said.
In a wide-ranging interview, Trump disclosed:
- He wants a new arms control agreement with Russia, saying the numbers of nuclear weapons should be "reduced very substantially".
- Orders will be signed next Monday strengthening America's borders which could include travel restrictions on Europeans coming to the US as well as "extreme vetting" of those entering from parts of the world known for Islamist terrorism
- He believes chancellor Angela Merkel made a "catastrophic mistake" when she threw open Germany's borders to hundreds of thousands of migrants.
Trump spoke warmly of how he was looking forward to visiting Britain, saying his Scottish mother was "so proud of the Queen".
"Any time the Queen was on television, an event, my mother would be watching," he said.
He joked that his Scottish ancestry meant he liked to "watch my pennies", adding: "I mean I deal in big pennies, that's the problem."


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Sunday, June 3, 2012
Sweet Stop Sketch..
24 comments:
- nwilliams6 said...
Great details and colors on this! Wow! Love that punched border and your images. Beautiful!
- June 3, 2012 at 2:40 PM
- Stamps and Paper said...
What a lovely card Patti love all the elements on it and great colours .....love the bit of bling too
- June 3, 2012 at 3:05 PM
- Doreen said...
This is gorgeous...love the design.xxx
- June 3, 2012 at 3:09 PM
- Kelly said...
OMG Patti, this is absolutely gorgeous! All the elements are perfect, I tell you perfect! Beautiful color combo!
- June 3, 2012 at 3:57 PM
- Patti P. said...
This is so beautiful. I love the colors and the punched border, yum!!
Those babies can be so smart...hope you get him corralled soon.
- June 3, 2012 at 4:17 PM
- Olga said...
that cute little guy wants to explore LOL, gorgeous card!!!
- June 3, 2012 at 4:45 PM
- Sue W said...
Sounds like your new dog is keeping you on your toes Patti.........Beautiful card today love these colours and pretty punched frame!
- June 3, 2012 at 8:32 PM
- Loz said...
This is such a Bright and Beautiful card Patti..Loz
- June 3, 2012 at 8:55 PM
- Payne Holler Cards said...
They just want to be free (reminds me of a song lol) ...
Glad you had good time with grandson ,
Your card is another knockout!
- June 3, 2012 at 8:59 PM
- Inkyfingers said...
This is such an elegant card. Love the border and bird and you have the perfect amount of bling!
- June 4, 2012 at 1:33 AM
- Shannon White said...
Goodness this is just Gorgeous! Love the Wonderful lacy punched border and pretty color combo! So glad you could join us at The Sweet Stop! 8-)
- June 4, 2012 at 1:58 AM
- Glenda said...
Wonderful card! Love the colors and all the elements...now go corral that little pup!
- June 4, 2012 at 2:20 AM
- Mary Anne / MA54K said...
That is one tricky pooch! Hope the fix does not get too expensive. Beautiful card, my friend.
- June 4, 2012 at 3:43 AM
- Jessie said...
Love this card! Have fun keeping your new dog in! :)
- June 4, 2012 at 4:14 AM
- Betty Benton said...
Wonderful card! Glad you figured out how the pup escapes -- hope he doesn't find another exit when you get this one sealed off!
- June 4, 2012 at 5:41 AM
- Elaine said...
How fabulous is this Pattie Sue…….
What gorgeous details all that bling and the colours are superb, well done.I truly love this card
Great work Hugs Elaine
- June 4, 2012 at 7:10 AM
- Carol said...
Too cute! Love the bird in red. Counting the days......
- June 4, 2012 at 8:52 AM
- Carolina Little said...
LOVE IT Patti!!! Your cards look so neat!!!. Love the colour combo as well.
- June 4, 2012 at 9:09 AM
- lostinpaper said...
Great use of colour and patterns! Another beautiful card Patti!
- June 4, 2012 at 6:48 PM
- MiamiKel said...
Beautiful color combo and such a great style! Love this!
- June 5, 2012 at 6:39 AM
- Melina said...
I love these colors! Great layout, love the border punch work....I gotta get the new in colors!!!! :)
- June 5, 2012 at 9:16 AM
- Marion said...
Great card Patti. Really love those pretty scalloped edges and that sweet little bird!
- June 7, 2012 at 3:30 AM
- Janice M said...
So pretty Patti! Love your take on the sketch!! Thanks for playing along with us at The Sweet Stop this week!
- June 7, 2012 at 11:49 AM
- Chrissy D said...
I love that birdy so cute Thank you for joining us in the Sweet Stop Sketch! I hope you will join us again! Blessings!
- June 8, 2012 at 6:16 AM


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Recently Joel posted an image of his most recent scan. I want to start out by saying that, me I personally am not a fan of his scans. They are hard to see. I understand the miracle of him... Which I thank God for daily. But it's hard to see the reality. Truth.
Honest raw truth is, my husband has brain cancer. Nearly one six of his brain has been removed. He looks fine. His hair covers the scar, it's quite hard to see now.
His personality has changed. He is him, but different. How couldn't he be? I am. Numbers are hard to remember and occasional frustration when tired. Not too bad considering. He communicates better, cares deeper, laughs more and all around more out going. Blessed!
The raw truth at the end of the day remains as this: We love a God who protects and heals, my husband walks, talks and is a daddy/Ducky. No one knows the number of our days, cancer or not. Each day remains a gift in this fragile life. We are changed. We expect healing in miraculous ways. God is able. Day by day we will continue to push forward.
Pray for a miracle going into Monday, our scan.
Six months ago, it was unimaginable. And ODOT family thank you for helping us.
Here it is. Ucsf surgeons. Thank you. Thank you. The black space means cancer is gone. This is remarkable.
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"Taxation and Market Power in the Legal Marijuana Industry" (with Kosuke Uetake) [submitted]
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The Chagres.
Friday, February 18, 2011
I rode my little fold up bike to the Chagres River today. It's only about 18 K round-trip, but it was a rough with a bicycle with wheels the size of dinner plates. The road was slightly uphill both ways and I was whipped when I got home.
I rode my little fold up bike to the Chagres River today. It's only about 18 K round-trip, but it was a rough with a bicycle with wheels the size of dinner plates. The road was slightly uphill both ways and I was whipped when I got home.
The vehicle for the great (or common)Potoo hunt.
I thought I might see a Potoo if I went into the National Park and I wanted to scope out Fort Lorenzo. It is cleared with good trees on the periphery and it is right next to the Charges. I thought it might be a good prospect but I didn't see any Potoos. I did see a Yellow-rumped Warbler that looked very unlike the Yellow-rumps we get at home. At first I thought it was a Cape May Warbler, which would have been a lifer, but I suspected Yellow-rumped. I got help on Bird Forum to nail it down as a Yellow-rumped. Not a lifer, but not a common bird here. The Chestnut-headed Oropendolas were noisy and beautiful and had their nests made. They were in the same spot last year. The Crested Oropendolas that nested near the marina on the road to Kennedy Loop last year did not make their nests here again. I have heard them off the San Lorenzo road though, so maybe they just moved to a quieter spot?
Chestnut-headed Oropendola nests.
I really didn't see much today which didn't seem fair after peddling my arse off. One great sight was a Chestnut-mandibled Toucan, Keel-billed Toucan and two Red-Lored Parrots perched near each other in a tall, spreading tree that was just getting new leaves so the birds were easy to see. I got two new butterfly species; Crimson Patch and Thaos Swallowtail, and I saw a big walking stick bug at the park administrative building. I took a gazillion pictures of the stick bug and none of them turned out. I really wish I hadn't broken my old Sony; I can't seem to get sharp photos no matter what I do with the Nikon, and it has more pixels. I would have gotten another Sony, but, of course, they didn't make the same kind anymore.
Playa Diablo was still closed and I asked the park guys about it again. This time I was told that two swimmers have died and that's why it's closed. I told them I only wanted to bird, and they said it would be ok.


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Happy Wednesday! Barbara is our hostess today with this cozy combination that is sure to inspire you to create something warm and wonderful! Pixie Petals is our sponsor today; check out the CTD blog to find out all the details about both the sponsor and how to play with us!
My card only has a tiny bit of stamping on it, since the flower from Pixie Petals is pretty bold! I used a sketch from my sweet friend Donna at Butternut Sage:
(I believe the bottom panel measurements are a little off, but you get the general picture!) So, here we go:
I used papers from October Afternoon's Thrift Shop as well as Cosmo Cricket's Joy Ride and SU's Old Olive Patterns. I stamped my sentiment from CHF on a tag from SU's Lots of Tags dies, then layered it on another tag that I trimmed to fit, and embellished it with a glittery butterfly from the Beautiful Wings diecut:
In addition, I stamped the swirl from Season of Joy with Versamark and embossed it with Iridescent Ice embossing powder….it may be a little difficult to see here, but IRL it gives it a special glimmery effect:
My card also qualifies for the City Crafter Challenge 24, Flower & Frills!! This was a fun card to make, thanks to Donna's sketch and Barbara's colors----now let's see what you can create! Hop on over to the CTD blog and play along with us. Now here are links to the other CTD designers:
- Broni - Splashes of Watercolor
- Tammy - Stamp Happy
- Barbara - Paper Pursuits
- Danielle – Wild Dragonfly Designs
- Laura --Lil'Inker
- Kristen – Mindless Creativity
- and our Guest Designer for this month, Silke Ledlow – My Life – our last week to enjoy Silke's creations!
- Stamps: Birthday Centers, CHF; Season of Joy
- Paper: Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Old Olive Patterns DP, Thrift Shop, October Afternoon; Joy Ride, Cosmo Cricket
- Ink: Versamark, Riding Hood Red
- Acc: Pixie Petals flower, Iridescent Ice embossing powder, heat tool, EK Success border punch, Lots of Tags Die Cut, SAMJ, Beautiful Wings Die Cut, Chantilly Lace, Nesties


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Holy Ghost Power
Contributed by James May on Feb 20, 2005 (message contributor)
Summary: We need the Power of the Holy Ghost!
by Pastor Jim May
Thank God I'm Saved! What a great thing it is to know that Jesus Christ has paid the price for my sin and yours! That old man has died now and I have been reborn into a brand new man by the Blood of the Lamb.
Receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior is the most important thing that could ever happen to you!
Every one of us needs to have that salvation experience. I can only scratch the surface of what it is like to be saved from sin and born again.
I liken it, in some small manner, to being lost in a great swamp. All around you is the danger of instant death. Quicksand pits, unseen potholes in the water where you walk, deadly vipers, disease carrying mosquitoes, alligators and a host of other dangerous creatures are everywhere. In addition to that, your feet are continuously being held fast by the muck and the mire. There is no end of the swamp in site, the darkness of night begins to surround you, the sounds of the night predators fill the air, and fear grips your heart and you realize that this just might be the last day of your life. Then, suddenly, in the darkness of night, through the vines and trees, you see a small glimmer of light. Hope begins to arise and excitement begins to build as you draw closer to that light and you know that it's coming from a cabin where there will be safety for the night.
That light that appears in the darkness as a glimmer of hope is the message of the gospel as it is preached and the Holy Ghost begins to illuminate your heart to see that there is hope for you!
Walking in dangerous places in the night is a small thing compared to walking in spiritual darkness with the powers of hell in control of your life. The terrible thing about walking in spiritual darkness is that men are so blinded by the devil that they don't even realize that they are in darkness.
Just about the worst thing that can happen to you if for you to lose your vision. Without your eyes your whole life is nothing but darkness.
Close your eyes for a few minutes as I speak to you. With your eyes closed you are simulating the blindness that some people have to live with all the time. We are so blessed to have vision. Without the use of your eyes, no light can enter your body. Your hands can't reach out and touch anything without the danger of injury. You can't take a step with your feet without fear of falling or taking you into a place of danger. Anyone can walk up to you and begin to speak but your eyes can't tell you whether they are holding a weapon to kill you, or a hand to help you.
Keep your eyes closed for a moment and think with me concerning spiritual vision.
Jesus told us in Matthew 6:22-23, "The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!"
Now imagine how a spiritually blind person would be. They have no power to "see" or understand anything of the realm of the Spirit. They don't know who God is. They can't see whether the power that guides their lives is of God or of the devil. They can't see the weapon of death, sin and eternal destruction that devil carries, and they can't see the love that Jesus has for them. They don't know where they are walking, so they don't know that the path of sin that they tread will lead to everlasting fire. They are afraid to reach out to anything or anyone because of the fear of being hurt.
That's what Jesus meant when He said, "If thing eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness…and how great is that darkness." Now you can open your eyes!
You and I, and all who have heard the message of the gospel and surrendered our hearts to Jesus, have been enlightened. God has healed our blinded eyes and opened our understanding so that we can "see" the reality of God's grace and mercy.
Ephesians 1:17-19, "That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power…"
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DIY Upside Down Planters With Style
By Mindy McIntosh-Shetter
Upside down planters have been around for years but some ingenious individuals are using what they already have instead of falling for horticulture consumerism.
Everyone has something sitting around that can be converted into an upside down planter.
Hanging baskets, food-grade plastic buckets, bottles, and even planters can find a new life as upside down planters.
But what is the gardener supposed to do if they want an upside down planter that is both stylish and functional at the same time. The answer to this gardening faux pas is the lonely steel can.
Steel cans that have had their first life as food storage containers work perfect. They come in assorted sizes that range from short and fat to slender and thin and everything in between. But what makes these DIY upside down a planter different is that they are covered in a stylish finish.
Directions for this Stylish Upside Down Planter
- Assorted food-grade steel cans, washed
- Drill with both ¼-inch and ¾-inch drill bit
- Goggles
- Coffee filters
- Shelf liner material, decoupage material and/or paint
- All-purpose potting soil
- Slow-release fertilizer
- Small chain or decorative string
- Plants or seeds for plants such as basil, tomatoes, peppers, or cucumbers
- Divide the open rim of the can and mark. Drill one ¼-inch hole on each mark. This is where the chain or decorative string will be placed to form a hanger.
- Turn can upside down so the bottom is on the top.
- Measure the center of the can and drill one ¾-inch hole. Drill four ¼-inch holes in the bottom for drainage.
- Place one coffee filter in the bottom of the can. If a small can is used cut down the filter. Cut an "X" in the filter where the center hole is located.
- Cover the sides of the can with shelf liner that is sticky on one side or apply decoupage to the can. If one gets a designer brain freeze one can always fall back on just painting the can but regardless of what you choose make sure it goes with the planned plant material or the environment.
- To plant the can simply push plant through coffee filter hole and hole in can. If using a tomato plant remove all leaves except the top five leaves. Push plant through hole and adjust plant according to how deep you want to plant it.
- Attach chain or decorative string and hang in a location that makes it easy to work on.
- Mix soil and slow-release fertilizer and fill can with soil mixture within 1-inch of the top.
- At this point one can even plant in the top with such plants as basil or Bibb lettuce.
- Water planter in until the can begins to drip.
These planters are great as far as a repurposing project and when they wear out simply place in the recycling bin. When using an upside down planter there are some things that need to be considered. One if the planter is placed inside or on a surface that you do not want wet place a pan or move to the sink to water.
Two this type of planter dries out quickly so one may consider using a hydrogel to help keep the soil moist. Three do not limit yourself to what you have seen growing in upside down planters commercially. Many hobby gardeners have found that these planters are great for not only many vegetable plants but also houseplants such as orchards and since these upside down planters are so stylish they can fit into any home décor without looking out of place.
Until we blog again, Upside down gardening is the fad for everyone without land. What can the stylish gardener do when the commercial planters are brown, green, and any dull hue? They can re-purpose a container with covers of choice and save the fashion world from any gardening faux pas without any choice.
2 Responses to "DIY Upside Down Planters With Style"
Ashley @ Backyard Bliss Says:
February 21st, 2011 at 5:44 pm
What a great DIY project! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Garden Planters Says:
February 25th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
Won't the plants die of they are upside down? Cool idea.


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Basic information about the Ada County
The Ada County is located in the state of Idaho. This county occupies 1062 square miles, with 9 square miles being water areas. There are 392.365 inhabitants living in the county according to the 2010 Census. As for the racial makeup of Ada County citizens, the 3 largest groups are White (90.31%), followed by Two or More races (2.85%) and Some Other Race (2.43%). There are 148.445 households in the county, while 66,88% of them are family households and 33,12% represent non family households. There are 7 cities and towns in Ada County. The most populated city is Boise City city and the smallest town or village is Hidden Spring CDP.


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I sometimes feel like I am so raw… that I have worked myself to the bone for my passion. I feel as though my skin and my reflection is not enough proof that I am alive. My battles have not been won. My struggles continue to repeat themselves throughout the months and I guess, at the end of it all, I only have my art to show for it. Not even my tears are enough to relieve the tension. There are pills to calm my nerves and take me away for awhile, but I think I've been running from my past for so long. I've been running form my grief and anger. I've been running from the things that made me who I am today. So what does that say about me as an artist? If I cannot be truthful with myself and with reality, then am I truly as real as I believe? Sometimes the reflection is not enough to prove that I am alive. Sometimes not even the pain can prove that I am alive. But maybe if I could turn myself inside out, if I could show my raw fucking hide and the years of wear and tear on my heart, things would be different because not even my art could show the true pain behind the pills and addictions.
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Diving into Decimals
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Hi, i m a fourth grade school teacher in belgium, flandersReplyDelete
In belgium we also do decimals in fourth grade !
I'm still trying to figure out how to organize all my task cards and other copied stuff from TPT too. Right now I have them in file folders in my filing cabinets but it isn't really the best system. I think I may purchase small plastic boxes with a cover to keep them in. I have room in my closet to label them unit...still thinking it through.ReplyDelete
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I use file folders in a plastic tub so that they're accessible to students (and subs!) for math. I like this best because I can keep task cards and file folder games together in one tub.ReplyDelete
I teach fourth grade math in Texas. We don't use the Common Core yet, but I organize all my activities by standard in drawers. I have two rolling carts that each have 6 drawers. I will be purchasing a few more of these so I have at least one drawer for every standard.ReplyDelete


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Heritage Studies M.A. Latest Academic Partnership at Assumption
Assumption College and Regis College have established an innovative collaboration that makes higher education more enriching and affordable.
Starting this fall, Regis will offer preferred admission to qualifying Assumption students, who will receive credit toward their Master of Arts in Heritage Studies for up to two qualifying Assumption undergraduate History courses. With an estimated savings of $4,000, the agreement with Regis makes a master's degree more accessible for qualified students, who will not only save money but earn their degrees more quickly, which could give them an advantage when searching for employment.
"This agreement provides Assumption undergraduate students with an opportunity to benefit from the strengths of two outstanding institutions as they earn a master's degree," said Professor Deborah Kisatsky, chair of Assumption's History Department. "Assumption College offers excellent preparation for graduate level work, and Regis has an exceptional graduate program. As such, we are happy to partner with them."
The partnership with Regis is available to students from all majors. Examples of qualifying courses for Master of Arts credit include the American Studies Seminar, Vocations in Public History and Women of the World. Students have the option to complete the remaining eight courses for the Master of Arts in one year. For details and requirements, contact History professors Deborah Kisatsky (firstname.lastname@example.com) or Carl Keyes (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Assumption College enjoys over a dozen similar articulation agreements with other degree programs at prestigious colleges and universities across the country that enable Assumption students to receive undergraduate course credits and/or go on to highly regarded graduate programs. These agreements, with respected institutions of higher learning such as the University of Notre Dame, offer students numerous opportunities for guaranteed admission and/or accelerated degrees or intensive study.
Assumption's articulation agreements and partnering colleges include:
- biotechnology, health professions – Northeastern University
- chiropractic – Bridgeport University, New York Chiropractic College
- engineering – University of Notre Dame
- environmental science management, forestry management, marine science – Duke University
- history – Regis College
- law – Duquesne University, Western New England College, Vermont Law School
- allopathic medicine – American University of Antigua
- nuclear medicine, nursing – Regis College
- nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant – Mass. College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
- optometry – New England College of Optometry
- osteopathic medicine – Des Moines University
- podiatry – Barry University
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Brian Austin Green suits up in his racing gear while waiting for the practice session to start at the 2016 Toyota Grand Prix Press Day on Friday (April 15) in Long Beach, Calif.
The 42-year-old actor's estranged wife Megan Fox, who is pregnant with their third child, was seen stepping out that day to get in a workout at the gym.
Brian was asked to comment on Megan and the pregnancy at the event and he told People, "You know, nothing is planned. None of them are ever planned. You kind of just go with it."
"At my age, to be having three babies, is crazy," Brian added. "I'll be 43 this year."
He said his sons Noah, 3, and Bodhi, 2, have changed the way he sees racing.
"You know, it's a different feeling, a different rush than you are used to, and now that I've got all the kids that I have it's like, 'Yeah, this is fun,'" Brian said. "It's important that I live."
Brian Austin Green Confirms He's the Father of Megan Fox's Third Child
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By Drew Knight
If you're a new homeowner, it's highly likely all your friends and family are anxiously awaiting their invitations for the holiday party at your new home. If you're thinking of obliging them, it's also highly likely that you're waiting in anxious anticipation as well, but for different reasons.
Calm down. A simple holiday party is nothing to sweat about, even if you are a first-time homeowner. In fact, it might just be prime time to hike up your grown-up pants and show everyone you're killing it in the real world with a perfectly hosted holiday festivity.
Without further ado, here's a quick guide containing all the holiday entertaining essentials for your new home. Welcome to adulthood, it's a party!
1. Decorations
The first step in throwing a successful holiday party is to make sure you have a decoration plan in place.
As you've probably just bought a new home, it's likely you don't want to shell out the big bucks for a professional decorator. But that's okay, DIY can be easy as pie.
For starters, HGTV suggests deciding on a color scheme of just two or three colors. Doing so allows for a quick and easy shopping experience.
Next, decide on decoration ideas. We suggest browsing through home-centric magazines and their online sites. We'll make it easy by suggesting these inspiring ideas from Midwest Living and House Beautiful.
2. Food
Once a decorating plan is put into place, it's time to move on to the most important part of the party: the food.
If you haven't yet mastered the culinary arts, it may be time to admit defeat and order catering or buy pre-pared dishes and desserts from the market. This will allow you plenty of time to prepare your home for your guests, and you won't have to worry about burning the turkey.
However, if you're ready to go all out with the food, there are many great resources and guides to walk you step by step through the cooking process. For instance Real Simple offers this step-by-step guide for Thanksgiving dinner, and The Guardian offers this guide for Christmas. Additionally, many magazines offer special sections for holiday cooking — a quick Google search can get you on your way in no time.
3. Table Setting
Next, turn that food into a feast by planning out a holiday table setting.
Go back to that color scheme you decided upon earlier and borrow upon your decorating ideas to truly celebrate the holidays. And if you've never seen a holiday table setting before, browse these ideas from House Beautiful and Country Living.
Depending on your level of sophistication for this holiday party, you might also want to consider the china and silverware. If you don't have any pieces that fit your theme, did you know holiday dinnerware could be rented? You'll likely save money by not having to rush out and buy all the materials, plus you won't have to store it for next year.
And don't forget the napkins! A little fancy folding will be a fine final touch to any table setting. Better Homes and Gardens can show you a few ideas, and even walk you through the folding process!
4. Holiday Spirits
Finally, close out your holiday party with some great holiday spirit – the liquid kind!
If you're not a master mixologist, it's easy to find some recipes online. For instance, check out these great drinks from Martha Stewart and Southern Living.
Throw in some holiday tumblers, a decorated serving tray or bar cart and you've got yourself a well-rounded holiday party! Just don't forget to have some fun.
And if the kids need some entertainment too, here are some fun holiday game ideas for them from Real Simple.
Drew Knight is a Digital Content Associate for New Home Source.


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Douglas P. Wheeler, an easterner with a strong background in environmental issues, Tuesday was named executive director of the San Francisco-based Sierra Club.
Wheeler, a native of Brooklyn who has spent most of his professional life in Washington, D.C. and North Carolina, succeeds Michael McCloskey, who resigned after 16 years in the post.
Wheeler, 43, comes to the Sierra Club after serving five years as president of the American Farmland Trust headquartered in Washington.


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You may have the perfect relationship. But probably someone you know doesn't. Check out the real facts of teen dating abuse here. Read More »
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Get your dancing shoes on and support Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter (LAWS) at Loudoun's BIGGEST DANCE PARTY on Friday, March 23rd! All details can be found here:
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Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter (LAWS): 703-777-6552 LAWS provides a full array of free, confidential comprehensive services to adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence. Besides providing emergency shelter, LAWS also delivers assistance to victims at their Community Services Center where we provide counseling, legal services, support groups, parenting classes, advocacy, and community outreach. LAWS also operates a thrift store in downtown Leesburg, VA called The Resourceful Woman and runs the Loudoun Child Advocacy Center. The Center is a public/private partnership among Loudoun County agencies and organizations dedicated to child victims of abuse and/or neglect.Events like Dance-a-Palooza help support the many programs and services offered by LAWS.
"At LAWS we seek to empower victims of domestic and sexual violence so that they may live lives free from fear, anxiety, and danger. All of our services are confidential and free of charge. On average, we provide direct services to over 1,000 adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence each year."
In deference to Domestic Violence Awareness month, and Siobhan's birth month, the Izzie Milla store on Etsy (personalised phone cases), created by Siobhan's mom, is donating proceeds from all sales to DASH. In addition, for each item ordered you will receive a DASH bracelet. Izzie Milla has an exciting range of personalised phone cases. Check out the store here:
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DASH's early warning signs are meant to guide you in determining whether your relationship is healthy. In this series of articles, we will explore each warning sign in more depth so that you will have a better idea about what each sign means and if you need to address a problem in your relationship. Our second early warning sign of abuse is:
Insults you, calls you names
This may seem like an obvious warning sign. No one likes to be called names, even when it's innocent teasing by friends. The increased awareness of bullying behavior has brought this warning sign more attention. The old rhyme "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me" certainly isn't true. Names, particularly if they are hurled at you by someone who claims to love you, can be terribly painful. If people you don't really care about call you names, it may not be as upsetting. If that person is your boyfriend or girlfriend it becomes a whole different story. As in the first warning sign calling names is about control and humiliation.


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"Half of Benrinnes (the peak is left of the picture), near Aberlour, Scotland."
"Half of Benrinnes (the peak is left of the picture), near Aberlour, Scotland."
"In good conditions this gully is a dream of a snow climb. It is steep and very atmospheric. 155m at Scottish Winter Grade II."
"image of the day and had time for just a couple of snaps in the fog on the way home from work.
found a good little spot for shooting the bridge that i must investigate on a clear day or when there is a decent sunset :o)"
Taken on a lovely dull day at the coast.
"Huskies having some fun at the husky racing today."
"Tollohill's car park is an ice flow. A couple of days before this visit it was a case of drive in and drive right out again without setting foot out of the car. Braver souls and paws had dared it but for me it had to wait until a small thaw meant a less dangerous journey from car to main path. The paths themselves are actually alright, just as to be seasonal expectedly soggy and muddy.
There was no light to get worked up about but I'm still probably unreasonably caught up it the difference in image quality and especially at various iso in comparison between my old 400d and the Christmas acquisition of my 5d Mark ii. So I was happy to just experiment at shooting wide open at f1.8 with Canon's EF 85mm f1.8 USM.
Mostly I've got a habit in wooded areas of shooting at apertures of f5.6 or higher. But I was shooting the view from the car park down to the city (going again for more depth of field at f8 etc) and feeling kind of 'meh' about the results. I realised it was because the image I was seeing in my head and what I wanted was that view of the bridge and river out of focus. So if nothing else that thankfully reminded me to try leaving the aperture wide open and from there could head into actual woods."
"The things I do to take photographs...like (as in this case) freeze off (almost!) my fingers and toes while trying to get this shot earlier today.
Perhaps the one positive thing to come from Edinburgh's shambolic (and vastly expensive) tram project is the 'causeway' running along the middle of Princes Street which (as photographic luck would have it) is just wide enough to set up a tripod. An absolute bargain for £580 million (and counting).
The traffic flow along Princes Street is not what it once was (since it's limited to buses, taxis and...er...trams ). As such, I wasn't able to get a single shot where there were good light trails on both sides...AND the Ferris Wheel was in motion.
So, what you see here is an amalgamation of my best left and right side shots."
"Was hoping to get over to Craster today but tide times were not to my liking . So it was Galloway coast instead ."
"Another shot of morning in Glen Nevis..."
Buchanan Street, Glasgow
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"I frequently trampled eight or ten miles through the deepest snow
to keep an appointment with a beech-tree,
or a yellow birch, or an old acquaintance among the pines.
- Henry David Thoreau, 1817 - 1862"
"Another shot of Grangemouth Oil Refinery during the recent winter weather."
David Hannah sneaking up on an isolated clump of trees in a stunning fog filled snow covered field near St Andrews, Scotland.
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I've made this a few times now and each time we eat it we remember how much we love it! We last made it for one of our Smith nights and our guests liked it as well. You'd be surprised how yummy the kielbasa/apple/cheddar combo tastes!
Kielbasa & Apple Pasta Bake
1 lb. rigatoni pasta
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion – sliced
1/4 cup flour
4 cups milk
3 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
1 tsp hot pepper sauce
1 tsp salt
14 oz. cooked kielbasa – sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
3 Fuji apples – cored and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
- Heat oven to 350°. Coat a 10 cup baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook the pasta until tender according to package directions. Drain.
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and cook 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the flour and cook for a minute more.
- Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Boil for about 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Set aside 1 cup cheese for later. Stir in the remaining 2 cups cheese, hot pepper sauce, and salt into the milk mixture until smooth (the sauce mixture will look kind of gross, but trust me, it tastes delicious!).
- In the pasta pot, toss pasta, cheese sauce, kielbasa, and apples. Spoon into the baking dish. Cover with foil.
- Bake, covered, at 350°, for 30 minutes. Uncover. Stir pasta mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake about 10 minutes more until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Is your mouth watering yet? Enjoy! 🙂
(recipe from Family Circle Cookbook)


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travel insurance Winnipeg coverage. Making the mistake of assuming that provincial health care will cover you when you travel is a huge risk when you don't know all the facts. Before you decide that you don't need travel insurance, you should know all the facts about health care concerns when you are away from home.
Over half of those traveling this summer say that they probably won't take out travel insurance. More than 50% say that they don't need it, since they are already covered under the provincial health care plan. But are Canadians really covered when they travel outside of their province?
In most instances your health care will cover you, but there are gaps in coverage that can really put you into financial trouble. There are specific expenses that your current health care plan might not cover if you are away from home. While the government health care will follow you while you travel around Canada, there are areas it might not cover, which could end up costing you out of pocket. Worse yet, those places where your government plan won't suffice are highly expensive and can set you back economically.
Sometimes provincial plans won't cover things like emergency air transportation, x-rays, prescription drugs, and other issues like emergency dental care if you are out of province. In some instances, that can add up to thousands of dollars that you didn't plan on spending. If you are under 60, you can buy travel insurance for anywhere between $30 to $50 for two weeks to cover all those gaps that can get you into trouble. Just $30-50 will pay for coverage that is anywhere between $5-10 million dollars in medical care costs.
If you aren't on government health care, then be aware of your employer health care coverage; if you are covered through a credit card, you will want to read the fine print. There are times when exceptions exist, or there are gaps in coverage when you are away, that will end up being an out-of-pocket expense. If you are covered by an employer health care plan, it is best to call the human resources representative before you head out, to see if there are any risks that you are unwittingly taking.
The same applies to credit card health insurance coverage. It is always best to call instead of assuming that you know what your policy will or will not cover.
If you do decide to purchase travel insurance, you should be just as cautious about the stipulations that they provide. Reading through the exceptions is imperative to be sure that you are as fully covered as possible. There are times when travel insurance will deny health claims that are related to pre-existing conditions. If you know that you have a medical condition that could cause trouble while you are away, that is definitely something you should investigate.
Although it's not something that many women think about, pregnancy is considered a pre-existing condition. Even if you read through the exceptions and don't see any specific exclusions related to pregnancy, make sure to check the pre-existing page to make sure that it isn't lumped there. That could really spell potential danger to someone who is traveling with baby on board.
If you are vacationing this summer but staying within Canada, don't make the assumption that you will be covered if you have a medical catastrophe. It is always better to be certain than to assume you know what the rules are. If you are going to take out travel insurance, make sure that you read all the fine print and are taking out the right policy. It would be a real pain to take out the additional insurance, only to find that it won't cover you after all.
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Fun and refreshments and really nice people!
Presenting: Fabulous Fashion Hats from Fiber
And now I really want more hats ... one for every day of the week!
I'm crazy about all kinds of stitching .................................. right now I'm into knitting and felting and knitting and crochet and knitting! Did I tell you I knit?


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Many people today do not know that there is a different approach to different relationships, and therefore make mistakes when venturing into a new kind of relationship. Interracial dating is unique, and offers promises of a lasting love life. However, it is important that you take note of some of the following dos and don'ts for interracial dating.
Dos of Interracial Dating
Do remove all sentiments.
When it comes to people from other races, there are times when we want to be cautious with them because of stories that we've heard. This reduces the chance of finding true love in the relationship. Understand that every race has its bag eggs and the actions of an individual should not be used to judge the actions of others. It is our personality that defines who we are and not our skin color. Give your partner an opportunity to show their amazing sides without thinking of how that Hispanic or Black man tried to rob you in a train station.
Do find out all you can about your partner's background.
Your partner wants to believe that you truly care about them, so take time to find out about their background on your own. Such findings with help you discover the beauty of their background. It can even serve as starters, or help in your conversations. For example, terms which are considered harmless may be termed offensive whey they come from.
Do be proud of your relationship
Many people go into interracial dating and end up hiding their partners from friends and family. You should understand that you are not doing something wrong, so you should not be ashamed of holding their hands in public or having fun together. You are the one that decides your happiness, don't let anyone take that away from you. In love, help your partner fight against discrimination.
Do be honest and communicate
Sincerity is one of the most important factors in a relationship. If you have any reservations, feel free to tell your partner and see how you can sort it out together. Sometimes the problem can be from the family. Be sure to inform your partner about your family's opinion, no matter what it is. It helps to build an atmosphere of trust in a relationship.
Don'ts of Interracial Dating
Don't experiment or play around.
For some people, interracial dating is an opportunity for them to satisfy fantasies or add to their dating portfolio. It is important that you stay away from that. Nobody likes being a test subject or have their feelings toyed with. Try as much as possible to stay away from fetishists.
Don't try to force it.
Allow love to develop between you and your partner. If the relationship is not working out as you planned, feel free to walk out of the relationship and find another partner. There's someone made for everybody, so find that person will love you without condition or restrictions. You don't have to struggle hard to make interracial dating work.
Don't allow other people to choose for you.
You'll find out that people hold different stereotypic views about different races and more often than not, they are wrong. Let the dating choice be yours. Remember, you are not dating the race but the person.
In conclusion, whatever decision you make, give love a chance and you will be surprised with the happiness that comes with it. There are good interracial dating websites out there that help you to find the right partners, Feel free to use them as well.


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To get a dog to stop chewing, it is important to dog-proof your house and discourage chewing inappropriate items. Supervise the dog until the chewing problem is under control.
- Dog-proof your house
Check your house for any possible dangers for your dog. Put away items that might appeal to your dog, such as household cleaners, children's toys and clothing materials. Do not allow your dog into rooms that haven't been dog-proofed.
- Discourage inappropriate chewing
Discourage your dog from inappropriate chewing by directing his attention away from the object. Take the item away, and replace it with an appropriate chew toy. Avoid toys that might end up being swallowed and injuring your dog. Give your dog edible chew toys, but make sure that these treats are of appropriate and recommended sizes.
- Do your best to supervise your dog
Supervise your dog until his chewing behavior is under control. Spend a lot of time with him by engaging him in playtime. Give him plenty of physical exercise to redirect his energy, and distract him from chewing inappropriate objects. If you leave him unsupervised, make sure that your dog has already spent his energy in a play session. Do this with your dog regularly.


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LIVINGSTON PARISH, LA (WAFB) - Homeowners in Maurepas want the U.S. Corps of Engineers to find a solution to a big flooding problem in southern Livingston Parish. They peppered Parish President Layton Ricks with questions at a meeting on Wednesday night.
Images of a flooded Maurepas and stories of survival from Hurricane Isaac are still etched in their minds.
"There were a few people who owned boats on that island that came out and got people water and gas and whatever they needed to survive when we were out of power," one resident recalled.
The channel is shallow now and filled with debris. Silt is building along the banks. Boaters have to use paddles and chainsaws to get their vessels through the vegetation and debris.
"You couldn't pass down Old River. We got out there and cut those limbs off and pulled them out with boats," Ricky Flennigan said.
People who live along the Petit Amite said it comes from pumps in Ascension Parish that push water into the Amite River. When the water recedes, they are left with piles of debris. Ascension Parish plans to add new pumps at its Sorrento site which has some concerned things could get worse for Maurepas.
"Where's the regional planning where a neighboring parish just gets to gets to just shuffle its water on us? Where's the regulations about that," Annrose Guarino asked.
"We need somebody, Corps of Engineers, or somebody to come down here and help us out. They're helping everybody else, why are they flooding us," Stanley Balfantz asked.
Parish President Ricks said his residents' concerns are legitimate.
"We've got levee issues that prevent the water from draining out of Lake Maurepas. They're pumping out of East Ascension and I understand that they want to get rid of the water, we're in somewhat of a bowl-type situation here," Ricks said.
Ricks said the funding for clearing the debris has been approved but there's no word on when work will begin.
He said, in the meantime, he is working with state and federal leaders to come up with a permanent solution.
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Here is my entry for the Spin Challenge. We had to make it 1) waterproof or water resistent 2)no animal product and 3)make it soft and knittable or crochetable. I used water resistent coated polyester,vinyl,angelina,dish washing gloves,plastic beads,hand dyed cotten batting,and handmade vinyl flower pods.
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Africa and Asia. 1750-1870, the early stages of Imperialism. New African States. Southern Africa: Zulu kingdom Shaka created the kingdom (and eventually, culture) as a result of conflict over grazing and farming lands
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Solid teak meets a wave-length pattern carefully carved into the tabletop. Combined with its geometrical, almost futuristic, legs we're reminded of the neverending relationship between man and nature. The gentle companionship between steel, waves and wood is created to pay its respects to not only what's ahead, but to those whom nature wanted back.
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Foire aux questions
- How are rewards determined at the conclusion of a campaign?
- What is the account bank? How does it work?
- How does the account bank relate to the embargo vault?
- What determines the number of items that can be placed in the embargo vault?
- Is the embargo vault specific to a player?
- Where is the embargo located in the campaign?
- Are the contents of the embargo safe?
- Some of the rulesets call for 20% reward how does this work for items?
- Do I have any control over which item(s) are kept and which item(s) are lost from my embargo?
How are rewards determined at the conclusion of a campaign?
Players can place items, resources, and materials into Embargo – basically, this is a way of "uploading" items to your Account Bank inside a Campaign. This can only be done at certain specific locations inside a Campaign, and items placed there are basically "in quarantine" until the Campaign is over.
When the world is destroyed at the end of a Campaign, some portion of the player's winnings (i.e. the contents they have placed inside their Embargo vault) will be transferred into that player's Account Bank. The number of items transferred depends on how well that player fared within the Campaign.
What is the account bank? How does it work?
Each player has an Account Bank, which can be used to transfer items between characters on that account. The account bank cannot be accessed when your character is locked into a Campaign.
How does the account bank relate to the embargo vault?
The account bank exists at the account level – meaning that all of your characters share one account bank. The vault is Campaign specific, meaning that each Campaign will have a different Embargo area. At the end of the Campaign, depending on how well you (and your team) did, some number of item(s) will be moved from the Embargo into your Account Bank. The rest of the items will be lost.
What determines the number of items that can be placed in the embargo vault?
The size of the Embargo Vault changes based on Campaign type. As a general rule, longer and more risky Campaigns will have larger Embargo Vaults (higher risk leads to higher reward).
The primary factor that determines the size (and loss factor) of the Embargo is how well your team (faction or guild) finished in the Campaign, as well as your individual contribution to the Campaign.
The length of time spent in a Campaign will be used to scale the final results. This is done to prevent players from waiting until the last moment and then jumping on the winning team of a Campaign just to get the reward. (In fact, Players who join at the very end may get no reward -- even if their team is victorious.)
We really believe in the concept of risk vs reward. The more difficult the ruleset of a Campaign – and the longer of a commitment the player is required to make -- the larger the potential payout from the Embargo.
Add this to the fact that the more rare crafting materials are more plentiful in the difficult Campaigns, and we should have a risk/reward ratio that is quite compelling.
Is the embargo vault specific to a player?
Yes! Each player will have their own Embargo Vault to fill, in each Campaign. Players will need to balance how much of the world's resources are dedicated to helping the team win, versus how much they want to scavenge for themselves. Having a full Embargo Vault isn't going to help maintain control of the structures in a world!
Where is the embargo located in the campaign?
To place item(s) into the Embargo Vault, players must physically transfer those items to a particular type of Point of Interest known as a Summoning Circle. The Summoning Circle acts like a giant bank, and can be found in only the most hostile areas. (Thematically, you could think of these like the giant IO towers from TRON).
We are certain that these areas will be incredibly deadly, as they make fantastic ambush spots – other players will know that this is a location players will gravitate towards, and that they will be heavily laden with items when they come. This system also ties well into the Caravan system to haul stuff to the Embargo. Items placed within an Embargo Vaults cannot be removed. You can't use Summoning Circles to "teleport" items around the map.
Are the contents of the embargo safe?
Yes. If you can make it safely inside the Summoning Circle, then any items you place inside your Embargo Vault will be locked there until the conclusion of the Campaign. It is just like a bank in many respects.
Some of the rulesets call for 20% reward how does this work for items?
For materials and resources it is easy – we can just adjust the size of the material stack that each player is entitled to. For equipment, we will have to work out some other means of scaling the rewards.
Do I have any control over which item(s) are kept and which item(s) are lost from my embargo?
Most likely. We are looking at various ways to execute the reward tally. We could: Give preferential treatment to certain items based on rarity, size, value or player preference.


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First, in the spirit of Christmas, a bead GIVEAWAY: the first 5 people to leave a comment on this post will win a festive Santa penguin bead, fresh out of the kiln! Obviously it won't make it to you in time for Christmas this year, but you can tuck it away for future Christmases. Of course, I had to come up with the dorkiest photo of all time in order to display the penguin family. Ice cubes and cotton balls, I thought it was quite winteresque.
I made these cute little guys based on a tutorial found on Pinterest. I can't for the life of me find the link to the tutorial again (the 'pin' function wasn't working when I came across this one…). Alas. I have the PDF and if you would also like to have the instructions, email me (firstname.lastname@example.com), and I will send them to you. Even though the instructions were in German (?) I was still able to follow the step-by-step photos to come up with penguins that look nothing like the original inspiration. But still adorable, and that's how it works when you put your own spin on things. In the past I was not a 'sculptural' beadmaker, definitely not a 'critter' person, but it's fun to experiment every once in a while by venturing into new territory.
On the subject of Pinterest… words cannot express my love for Pinterest. For an artist (or any visual person, for that matter), it provides an endless and constantly changing source of visual stimulation. I have several boards (you can see them here), and I turn to them frequently for inspiration. I used to keep a collection of photos I loved from the internet on iPhoto, and this is the same idea, but much, much better. For beadmakers who love to look at other beadmakers' beads, there are thousands and thousands of photos of beautiful beads on Pinterest. My own board of lampworked beads is filled with beads I come across that strike me as the most amazing, the most inspiring, the most incredible examples of the art. I add new stuff all the time. What's great is that every person who pins lampwork beads has different taste… If you do a search for 'lampwork' and select 'boards' instead of individual pins, you can view personally curated collections of beads put together by others who love the same thing you do. The quality of work is usually very, very good, and if you're looking for inspiration, it's much more satisfying than searching through pages and pages of mediocre beads on Etsy or Ebay. Check it out, whatever you're interested in, guaranteed it's on Pinterest.


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Scientific Name : Withania Somnifera
Other names: Indian ginseng, poison gooseberry, winter cherry
The Ashwagandha plant is a hardy small woody shrub that grows to about 150 centimeters. It has a central stem with branches that are covered in wool-like hairs and extend radially in a star pattern. It displays small flowers with central yellow section and light green petals. The small bright red berry-like fruit has a
distinctive red seeds in it.
The roots of Ashwagandha looks like a big carrot with one long thick structure or it can also look like a subsystem of intertwined roots. The word Aswhagandha in Sanskrit means 'smell of a horse' because the root smells like one. This tree is cultivated in India.
Parts Use: Fruit, Seed, Root
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Ashwagandha root is considered similar to 'ginseng' because the health benefits it give resembles that of ginseng. It promotes physical and mental health, rejuvenation and longevity. It also allows the body to cope
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It enhances memory and improve brain function.
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A security engineer took on one of the toughest physical challenges of his life as part of a TV gameshow starting this weekend.
Jake Maguire, 33, from Wittering, is one of the contestants in ITV's new series Ninja Warrior UK.
The programme began in Japan before moving to the US, and it has now reached British shores. It challenges people to take on a gruelling obstacle course in the fastest time possible.
Jake, who works for Britannia Fire and Security in Peterborough, will first be featured on Saturday, April 18. He is looking forward to seeing his performance on the small screen.
He said: "I'm a big fan of shows like this, Total Wipeout and Takeshi's Castle, so I was really excited to be involved.
"As time got nearer I started getting quite nervous. I'd never done anything like this before. Not in front of a live audience."
Ninja Warrior competitors take on difficult a four-stage obstacle course which requires balance, agility, power, grip strength and muscular endurance.
Jake keeps himself fit and trains five or six times a week. But when he got the call to compete in Ninja Warrior UK, he knew he had to change his routine.
"I do a lot of resistance work but because this show is multi-skilled I had to change it slightly. I literally had two weeks' notice."
Jake was one of 250 competitors to take on the Ninja Warrior UK course. But very few made it all the way through the course.
"You don't get to see the course until you run it," he said. "They show you pictures of the different challenges but the first time you see them is when you're stood there ready to run it.
"You don't get a practice run. It's quite nerve-wracking. The biggest challenge for me was calming my nerves. But once the buzzer had gone I switched off from the crowd."
Jake was unable to tell us how far he got in the competition, but he said: "I've always wanted to do something like this but never had the chance. When it came I grabbed it and it's just been unreal.
"I'm hoping to get the chance to take part again next year."
Ninja Warrior UK begins on ITV 1 at 7pm tomorrow. The programme is presented by Ben Shephard, Rochelle Humes and Chris Kamara.
ITV's commissioning editor for entertainment Asif Zubairy said: "We are thrilled to be bringing Ninja Warrior to the UK.
"This exciting new format will showcase some inspirational achievements as well as hilarious mishaps on what promises to be the toughest course on TV."


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PLATO. The Republic of Plato. In Ten Books. Translated from the Greek by H. Spens. With a Preliminary Discourse Concerning the Philosophy of the Ancients by the Translator. Glasgow, Robert and Andrew Foulis, 1763. FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH. LARGE PAPER COPY. Contemporary calf, rebacked.
THE MOST FAMOUS WORK IN ALL PHILOSOPHY, Plato's Republic explores the Foundational Idea(s) of man's political union. The first rational prose treatment of the State, the Republic is the most intellectually influential of all works of political theory and the Archetype of all later idealized commonwealths. This notwithstanding, the Republic's full depth of meaning and perspective remains underexplored, and the work yet remains a vibrant and living source of insight for mankind's future.
Taking the Idea of Justice as its launch-point and central focus, the Republic explores and illuminates many correlated thematics in the course of its dialectic: Intelligence, The Good, the possible forms of polity, class structure, the role of education in the State, the Nature of Heaven, and even immortality/reincarnation and the judgment of the Dead.
Plato's writing style was highly praised in antiquity for its mellifluous grace, and Plato is here operating at full throttle. At once eminently polished and supremely urbane, the Republic offers up a wealth of philosophic insight while employing dazzling literary tropes – the Divided Line; the Allegory of the Cave; the Philosopher King – and rising to mythic/mystic sublimity at the work's conclusion. Spens' translation is well regarded and deemed "faithful" to Plato's text and style. The Foulis Press was established in Scotland in 1744 to produce fine-printed and accurate editions of classic and literary texts; the present edition of Plato's Republic is decidedly one of its masterworks.


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ABC shows heading to iPads
Disney releasing app for hand-held deviceABC's shows will be available on Apple's iPad, with Disney releasing an app that extends the network's video player to the new hand-held device.
The ABC Player app will allow viewers to watch free, ad-supported episodes from 20 ABC shows via a Wi-Fi connection. Users can also purchase episodes via Apple's iTunes store.
"The iPad provides a very compelling consumer experience, and we are pleased to have new forms of original, interactive content on this great device," said Bob Iger, president and CEO of the Walt Disney Co.
The announcement comes on the heels of ABC's "Modern Family" heavily featuring the device in Wednesday's episode. Apple CEO Steve Jobs is on the board of directors for the network.


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Hundreds gathered in New York City this week - for the 30th anniversary of the East/West Institute. The Global organization works to create dialogue between different cultures. And this year -- the group honored Turkish scholar Fethullah Gulen with a prestigious award.
Gulen also sent a message to the event, which was read by Asli Bilici on his behalf.
Full text of Gülen's message:
However, I can accept this award only on behalf of the countless volunteers from different creeds, religions, nationalities and backgrounds who have come together for nothing but to serve humanity.
After all, how can I accept this award on my behalf? It is those people of noble character, who have foregone their own desires, dreams, ideals and comforts, and dedicated themselves to helping others wake up to a better morning full of hope and confidence in their future.
The collective personality and action of these heroic people is in fact who truly deserves this award. It is the young college graduates, who have volunteered to fly to countries, some of which they had probably never heard of, but where they could help the children attain a modern education. It is the sacrificing parents of these heroic teachers who saw their sons and daughters off with compassion. It is the men and women who have never ceased to generously support these educational efforts. It is the blessed people of more than 140 countries who have wholeheartedly welcomed and embraced more than 1,000 schools. Again, it is the people of all nationalities, religions, creeds and backgrounds who have held the hand of friendship, amity and dialogue who truly deserve this award.
I have always felt honored to be among and behind these respected people, but never considered myself in front of them and leading. You were kind enough to recognize their sacrifice and efforts.
Indulge me with the privilege to tell you a little bit more about them. A set of noble values is what has mobilized them all: Gaye-i hayal (the grand ideal of life), the pursuit of God's will through serving His people (humanity). They consider this grand ideal as a key to their livelihood. Diğergamlık (altruism) is their fundamental characteristic that enables them to devote themselves to the fulfillment of such a noble goal. Mesuliyet duygusu (a sense of personal responsibility) is what moves them with compassion when they hear a child is dying somewhere in the world because of a lack of food, or a girl is deprived of her right to education because of the lack of schools. Finally, it is verme tutkusu (the passion of giving) which makes them donate generously from their time and money but expect nothing in return. For the last several decades, they have been working humbly but consistently to make it a better and more peaceful world, where everybody embraces one another with love and understanding.
However, the past decade has unfortunately been marked by the surge of interreligious and interethnic prejudice due to the ill actions of the extremists in every society. Some of them despised others for their way of life; some others took a false pride in demonizing the other's culture and religion; and some resorted to violence, and killed innocent people in the name of their religion. Nothing could be farther from Islam than using terrorism in the name of religion. I wish and pray that this dark epoch is behind us and will never come back. I hope a more secure, prosperous and peaceful world, where people warmly embrace each other without any prejudice.
In fact, there are already signs on the horizon for a brighter future. The peoples, one after another, are aspiring to achieve this prosperity, peace and freedom in their own respective societies. They are aspiring for more open and more democratic societies, where they can attain their full potential.
For us the question is not, and has never been, whether democracy is what we need or not, but whether the democracy we have is strong and rich enough to accommodate our needs and enable us to attain our full potential as free individuals. And the question is whether the rule of law has been used to protect the freedom of thought, the freedom of expression, the freedom of the press, the freedom of worship and assembly, and to ensure the respect and protection of human rights, or simply used to suppress them.
Our understanding of democracy is directly related to our understanding of human nature. That is, every human being is pure in the beginning, adorned with the seeds of numerous negative characteristics from jealousy to hatred and from greed to selfishness, and also positive characteristics from compassion to courage, from empathy to love. As such, a human being is likely to become everything. Only in truly free and democratic societies, and with an education guided by universally accepted norms and values, can individuals nourish these seeds of characteristics to benefit their societies. They then hate not others but hatred itself. Greed turns into an unquenchable enthusiasm to do charity. Jealousy forces one to surpass others only in good deeds. In the absence of such freedom and education, however, all these characteristics turn individuals into selfish, greedy, jealous and hateful beings harmful not only to themselves but to their societies. With the advance of globalization, the danger such individuals pose is unfortunately not limited to their own societies.
Today, I am very glad to see that my own country, Turkey, has made great strides towards becoming one of the most free and democratic societies. Once upon a time, in fact not too long ago, it was a country where the free will of civilians was not respected; where elected officials could form governments, but were not able to govern; where the law protected only the mighty, but not the weak; where people were banished from enjoying their cultural identities; and where the press was free only to serve this established lawlessness, but not to expose it. Certainly, the journey of democratization is a rough one. But the people of my country have demonstrated time and again that they are determined to make that rough journey.
It is a journey led by the people of my beloved country, the people from all walks of life. These heroic people have demonstrated the sincerity, courage and perseverance to attain a strong democracy protected by the rule of law. I pray for their success. Yet, I am deeply saddened by the unfortunate and continuous allegations that try to undermine and demonize their sincere democratization efforts.
Tonight, we have gathered here to thank the countless volunteers of the Hizmet (service) Movement for their selfless work to bring peace and harmony to our world.
Honored to be among them, I am humbled to receive the EWI Peace Building Award on their behalf."


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A Carrot Cupcake That Will Make You Love All Things Carrot
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We'll tell you what's up; these Walnut Carrot Cake Cupcakes! They are off the charts good. They have carrots in them, making them healthier than the average dessert. Well, maybe not, but keep telling yourself that because the flavors this cupcake presents is indescribable.
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