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After a day of back-and-forth wrangling with Washington, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture will get its hemp seeds.
Agriculture Commissioner James Comer said late Tuesday that the federal Drug Enforcement Administration has agreed to issue an import permit to the Agriculture Department and by the end of the week release 250 pounds of Italian hemp seeds being held by the U.S. Customs Service in Louisville.
"It looks like we've won this round," Comer said in a statement. "The DEA completely reversed course from this morning. I think we just needed to get their attention."
A call to the DEA was referred to the Justice Department, which did not immediately respond to an inquiry for comment.
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Comer's office had threatened to go to federal court Wednesday to seek an injunction to get the seeds. Now it looks like that won't be necessary, if the DEA follows through, said Comer's chief of staff, Holly Harris VonLuerhte.
"They are now looking at the law, saying a simple import permit is required and only KDA will have to get one," she said.
At one point during the day's discussions, she said, the DEA had indicated that multiple entities might have to be permitted, or that only the Agriculture Department could grow hemp.
The department and seven universities across the state are planning to plant hemp for research projects this year. To do that, the seed needs to be in the ground by June 1.
This would be the first time in decades that hemp, which was once a top Kentucky crop, is cultivated in the state.
"We are negotiating in good faith," Comer said. "It doesn't sound like this process is unduly burdensome or that we wouldn't get our seed. ... To us, the issue has always been getting the seed in a timely fashion. We just want the project to move forward."
The research projects are permitted under the federal Farm Bill that Congress passed earlier this year. The law allows state departments of agriculture to grow hemp for research. The language distinguishes hemp from marijuana, a related plant that contains a high-inducing compound known as THC.
Some hemp seeds that the state already has will be planted Friday at a research project in Mount Vernon. There, a group of Kentucky veteran farmers called Growing Warriors will grow test plots in conjunction with Kentucky State University.
Six other projects, however, are in jeopardy if enough seed cannot be obtained in time.


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The garden, somewhat the worse for the rather ugly buildings we have mentioned, was laid out in four intersecting paths round a drainage trap, and a fifth path ran round it flanking the white boundary wall. The paths enclosed four square plots bordered with box. Mme Magloire grew vegetables in three of these, and the bishop planted flowers in the fourth. There were a few fruit trees. Mme Magloire once said teasingly to him: 'Monseigneur, you believe in making use of everything, but this fourth plot is wasted. Salads are more useful than flowers.' 'You are wrong,' replied the bishop. 'The beautiful is as useful as the useful.' Then, after a pause, he added: 'More so, perhaps.'- (Hugo, Victor. Les Misérables. Trans. Norman Denny. London: Penguin, 2012. Print.)
Do I understand beauty?
I like to think I happen to have a great appreciation for the finer things - an artistic eye, keen to aesthetics, that exceeds the norm in society. I strive to absorb God's decorative creation and the subcreated art from millions of human beings who have all sought to express something, whether a feeling, an idea, a perception, a worldview, or any of a vast multitude of items worth expressing.
Sometimes I think I may try too hard to feel that "intense pleasure or deep satisfaction to the mind" that my dictionary defines as the result of beholding a beautiful object. But other times that shiver runs down my spine and I get goosebumps when I'm not even waiting for it. I smile inwardly and I lose myself in my thoughts at the mere suggestion of something beautiful. There are moments I am keenly aware of the tremendous miracle of life, and maybe all I did was glance at a snowflake. It's times like these that I can convince myself of my love for beauty.
But do I understand it?
How is beauty useful?
Well, to precisely determine the usefulness of beauty, I imagined a world without it. And call me crazy, but at first it looked better to me than the world we live in. Imagine a world in which we didn't have a significant portion of our pre-teen girls idolizing the image of some kid named Bieber just because he's somehow considered 'cute.' Or where it didn't matter what you look like, but your hireability is based solely on your skills. We wouldn't have companies wasting thousands on trying to make things look better, but would be able to focus on making them work better. Kids in school wouldn't feel dejected because they weren't pretty or handsome enough to be popular, and we wouldn't be distracted by all sorts of things that only take up space and are of no real value to constructing society. We, as a human race, could focus on more doing.
Isn't that better? Doesn't that sound good?
Well, far be it from me to innovate and critique God's masterpiece.
I followed this image of a world without beauty even farther. The human race became overly engrossed in what they could accomplish. It was cold. Everything felt like a prison, mechanical, timed out to achieve the same, bland, outcome every time. There was no color. There was no diversity. Humans all looked the same, with the only difference in appearance being the anatomical differences between male and female. But even worse than all that, our accomplishments seemed to mean less. It was just what it was supposed to be. There was no room for creative expression or the mark of any author. It was all cinder-blocks, steel, unpainted blankness. I don't think I can describe a world without beauty, because there wouldn't even be language. Or at least it would be the most basic, practical form of language, like binary or morse code - but there is even an element of beauty in that. This world would be a skeleton. No flesh, no lifeblood.
We need beauty. Imagining a world without beauty has not only helped me see the usefulness of beauty, but also reminded me of how far beauty reaches into every imaginable aspect of life. Without beauty there is no appreciation for the uniqueness in each individual, in each little bit of creation.
Tears are a beautiful expression of grief. And that is why they are useful. They help us to feel what we feel, and to show to others the twisting knot of hopelessness we feel inside. Tears in their beauty cleanse our eyes, washing away the filth that had gathered on the portals to our souls.
Laughter is a beautiful expression of joy. And that is why it is useful. We laugh to share with others the bubbly rich feeling that starts deep within the spirit and resonates throughout the body in a way that is contagious, and what was the symptom of the emotion in one person becomes the catalyst in the next, cascading from body to body until the entire room is full of joy.
Beauty is beautiful, but its expressiveness makes it more useful than the useful. Yes, a salad can provide me with the nutrients I need to keep my body breathing and functioning for a few more hours. But what is that, why does it matter without the flower? The flower which I look at and, as I see the blush of life in its vibrant colours, am reminded of the glory of its Creator.
Beauty, creation, expression. These words are all part of the everyday miracle we cannot get away from, no matter how hard we try. The miracle of the Holy Spirit breathing life into everything that exists, so that we may see undeniable evidence of God in our presence. Because that world without beauty that I described earlier? It's Hell. And I don't just mean 'a really bad place,' I mean the real, literal Hell that actually exists - the absence of our Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer. But we serve Emmanuel, God with us. A God of beauty.
So, friends, surround yourself with beauty, because to surround yourself with beauty is to surround yourself with God. Let your tears flow, cry your rivers to show the world the vibrancy of emotion; let your laughter bubble out of you into that contagious air of joy. Intentionally place yourselves smack dab in the middle of the gift God has given us that we might better appreciate and feel Him.
Tend to your gardens and grow flowers - don't neglect them for the salads.
Caleb R. Joyce
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Ice age trail winter thru-hike
Despite the harsh slew of tread types and weather conditions, my winter adventure along Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail proved to be a heartwarming experience.
December 22, 2016 – February 17, 2017
1,077 miles
58 days, 5 zero days – Westbound
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The Ice Age Trail Alliance publishes guidebooks and mapsets (atlas) and updates them every few years. I used the 2015 atlas for planning the trip and brought it with me on the hike, although I seldom used it and tossed the rest halfway through my trip.
I used the Mammoth Tracks app almost exclusively for navigation and GPS. It tells distances from landmarks such as parking, water, camping, road crossings, trail junctions, etc. and is very easy to use.


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"There is no world for me outside the walls of Verona, except purgatory, torture, and hell itself. So to be banished from Verona is like being banished from the world, and being banished from the world is death."
– Shakespeare, Rome and Juliet, Act III, Scene III.
This is a quote engraved on one of the walls in Verona. And this is also the first significant thing I remember seeing, as I walked through the streets of Verona with a map and a suitcase in hand, trying to find the hostel I was booked at. The memories of this city are now fading with time, and I must write them down to preserve them better.
This was February 2015. I have already written the first two parts about Rome and Venice, but somehow completely missed out on Verona.. Maybe I was lazy to pen down all my feelings about Verona, or maybe I thought I shouldn't ruin the feelings by penning them down, because really, Verona enchanted me and no blogpost can do justice to that enchantment. But let me still try, because I want my favourite city in Europe (till date) to be a part of my travel diaries.
Verona.. Oh Verona! (Shakespeare much!) .. The only reason why I ever wanted to visit Italy was Verona.. and though it sounds stupid to me today, it was because of the movie "Letters to Juliet" that I had watched years ago when I was naive. I do now understand that there is a major difference between movies and real life (actually I still sometimes unbelieve it and slip into dreamland). Of course I didn't end up finding the love of my life in Verona, like the actress does, but well, I did fall in love with the city!
Verona was different from Rome and Venice. Quite different. The latter being majorly hyped and for that reason, loses its charm when compared to Verona. Though Venice too enchanted me, for the same reason that Verona did.. the "slipping back in time" vibe that it gives. There is something about Italy and its narrow streets, its houses, its architecture, its food, and its people!
So.. On our 8th day in Italy, we reached Verona via train from Venice. Smooth journey. Bought a map at the train stations, figured out where the hostel was, and started walking towards it. By the time we reached the hostel, we had already seen half of Verona – It was that far! And why we didn't take a taxi or bus? Because duh! Save money!
After checking in at the hostel, we headed straight to where I had been dying to go ! Juliet's house ! Even though its not Juliet's house for real, it looks like something close to what it could have been. And so it has been converted into a monument for Juliet. Apparently, it also has links to the Capulet family. Well, I don't know how true that is, but thats what they say ! Okay, now I had no idea that the Juliet's house wasn't just about Juliet's balcony, but there was also a museum inside, which had paintings, antiques, and quotes from Romeo & Juliet on display. That was quite a treat for a history buff like me ! And coming to the main point – Yes, people do write their letters to Juliet, and there is a post box where you can put them in. There also a million notes stuck on the wall and of course love locks ! The ghost of Paris is everywhere in Europe ! I am pretty sure they can build an iron bridge with all the love locks hanging everywhere in Europe.
I wouldn't say I was disappointed with Juliet's house.. it did have quite a lot of tourists and wasn't quite like that in the movie, but I was pretty satisfied with the experience – the credits for which go to the museum. I wondered if the letters were answered back though ? The answer to which I found later, when I met a Swedish girl at the hostel who had lived in Verona for quite sometime. She told me that there is indeed a group that writes back, and she herself had worked there. If I had a little more time in Verona, I would definitely have wanted to do it !
That evening, we treated ourselves to a lavish dinner (treat to ourselves for saving the taxi money) at a restaurant in front of the famous arena (which btw is the place where the beginning of Rockstar was shot). That evening, I tasted my favorite wine in the world for the first time – Prosecco – magical Italian white wine. That, and Lasagna. Life was at its best in that moment.
The sun in Verona was a breath of fresh air. The next day, we walked around the city and looked for things to do. We knew there was a castle somewhere on a hill, so we just ended up randomly walking towards it. We ended up walking up a hill with a forest full of ruins, and when we reached the top, the view was breathtaking. Verona from above looked gorgeous !
It was a chill two days in Verona. Went out for drinks with the Swedish girl and her local friends, walking around the city, contemplating by the river, and the like..
At the end of it all, I was quite happy. I would have liked to stay longer in Verona, but I knew I would come back to this city someday. I had decided. I would come back to Venice and Verona, so I didn't let disappointment set in, and said see you soon to one of my favourite cities !


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It's hard to know what to do about meat. We're a regular,carnivorous, suburban family, but it doesn't take rocket science to know that we've got some serious problems with how our meat gets from animal to table. Ecoli anyone? Some Listeria on the side? If you've never had a chance to watch the documentary, "Food Inc", I highly recommend it.
But in light of all the negative press the meat industry has been getting, it's nice to hear some good news. Frebeye is a Langley based gourmet meat & sausage company, which the family began 165 years ago in Germany. I know I've mightily enjoyed their Cranberry Sausages that they serve every year at the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival. And every year I make a special Christmas Morning Sausage Recipe that was a classic of my mother in law's and I use the Freybe Turkey Sausage to help cut down on the fat.
So what's the good news about Freybe's Gourmet Meats? According to an article in our local paper, the company has been taking huge leaps and bounds to sustainability. They're reusing and conserving energy in creative ways, and reducing and recycling waste. They're even recycling their own smoke! You can check out the whole article here.
So if you're not a vegan, and you enjoy some smoked sausage from time to time, isn't it good to know that there's some "Green Sausage" to be had out there?


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DataBridge using old DataAssist Style - Traditional Pacifica
I have multiple sites with older DataAssist pages (results, search, insert, update, delete, detail). They were all generated with DataAssist 2.0.8. I used the Traditional Template with Pacifica styles.
I am now using DataBridge 1.0.9.
Problem: I would like all my backend cms pages to match, but the "Traditional-Pacifica" style is no longer available as an option in the new DataBridge. Is there a way I can still use it by moving files around in my config folder or DataBridge install folder?
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Color Therapy
Awwww, ya'll are so good to me. Thanks for taking the time to comment. It's heart warming to know that someone is reading me out there. I don't have a whole lot of contact with people on a daily basis so I treasure any and all interactions, including comments. If your email is in your Blogger profile, then I'm able to and try to respond directly to you. (((Big Hugs))) right back at ya.
I've been sucked into dyeing again by a certain someone - ahem Catie - who showed me some kettle dyed yarn. I became totally obsessed with doing it and am now totally hooked. Here are some braided ropes of my experiments on Shetland, Finn and Cashmere-Finn...
I realized as I played with dyeing this roving that I LOVE COLOR and really need it ever present daily. I can't begin to tell you how happy these little braids have made me and have sucked me out of my funk. One is destined to be a birthday present and I just may pet the others until they tell me what they want to be.
So I can spend more time playing with color and less time processing fiber, I've sent off most of the fleece I accumulated last year to be processed at Ohio Valley Natural Fibers. Wish me luck. I hope that they do a good job.
So what makes you happy these days? What's your therapy for the winter doldrums?


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A sour note for the raw-milk fans out there: Unpasteurized milk is 150 times more likely to cause a disease outbreak than pasteurized milk, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Before it ever shows up in a carton, most milk is pasteurized -- heated to kill any harmful bacteria it contains. But there's a small but thriving market for unpasteurized "raw" milk. Some say they drink it because it has a richer, creamier taste, according to a 2009 article -- but more often the reason given is because, in this organic-conscious age, it's seen as more healthful.
Perhaps it depends on how you define "healthful." The CDC report, published Tuesday in Emerging Infectious Diseases, looked at all reports of dairy-related disease outbreak in the United States from 1993 to 2006 and found that, of the 121 outbreaks, 60% were caused by raw milk products (which would include cheese and yogurt).
That's all the more startling, given that, according to the CDC estimate, only 1% of dairy products during that 13-year time period were from raw milk.


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Style up your good old denims
Published : 05 Oct 2017, 18:30
Come shine or cold, add a dash of style and rock with your good old faded jeans.
Old habits die hard, so they say. And getting into your good old denims is an old habit. You just can't give up on your blue denims. And like old wine, it gets even more comfy and better as it gets older and faded. Yes, your faded blue jeans still rocks. The all-weather, all-season wear never cease to fade as a fashionable wear. This time, pick up some trendy designs and stack up your closet with style and spunky denims.
The street style denims
Long or short, denims in trendy wash effects or ripped details depict street style that's apt for casual and every day wear. You may go for fun details like lighter washes, machine embroidery, hand work and may be even more laid back silhouettes. You can also swap your dark wash flares for a crisp white or black pair. Add to your cart blue, black white, ivory and sand colour. They go with everything in your wardrobe.
Comfy denim minis and shorts
Pleated or non-pleated denim minis and shorts are comfy as well as cute and stylish. You may style the frayed denim minis with fishnets and a graphic tee for a trendy look.
Unconventional cut denims
Self-designs with interesting finishes and unconventional cuts look cool and are popular. Stretchy legging like fit is a fresh and flattering alternative to the paper thin stretchy fabric that has dominated wardrobes for decades.
Belles and bells
Restrictive ankle cuts, ultra wide leg and boot cut hems can never be out of trend. Today's fashion is all about bigger or straighter hems, the 70's and the 90's.
Pair up with?
A denim skirt or a pant looks cool and chic with Tees, crop top, a clutch or a sling bag, snickers or high heels through all season.
If it's cold, get on an oversize sweater, a cool handbag and high boots with your pair of denims.
Don't be afraid to do double denim with dungarees. Wear them under a buttoned denim jacket.
In winter, smarten up your denim with a leather coat and a smart bag.
Rock with your trans-seasonal denims in all seasons. Pair them up with a polo neck cute top in summer and an over-coat or cropped fur jacket in winter for a gorgeous look.
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Salon Massage Therapist
Location: Mobile, AL, United States
Job ID: 1017367
Date: October 11, 2018
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Come be a part of a team that is changing the face of the salon industry. We are looking for professionals who want to join us as a force of changeindividuals who will strive to know their clients and their expectations better than ever before, and are driven to respond in a timely fashion by listening and interacting.
The Massage Therapist is a licensed professional that consults with clients to assess aches and pains in order provide the perfect massage experience to address the clients' needs.
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Engages with clients You are all about the relationship. You know that building trust and comfort with your clients is what leads to providing a great service. You listen and educate your clients on the right services or products that make them feel better and more relaxed.
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You may have noticed that the disastrous emergency events of 2017 felt like a dress rehearsal for Armageddon. First it was the horrific hurricane that flooded Texas and the Gulf States, before the second hurricane arrived and destroyed just about everything on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. And just when we were starting to get a grip on those massive disasters, the wild fires hit and burned thousands of acres of California. The fires were the most unexpected of our recent catastrophes, many leaving victims with only minutes to abandon their property before it was taken down in flames.
As tragic as these disasters have been and will continue to be, they have hopefully served as a lesson in making us all more aware of how important emergency preparedness is to our family's security. Remember what the great statesman and inventor, Benjamin Franklin said about the subject, "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." With that in mind, Augason Farms has compiled a list of 20 easy, yet crucial tips for making sure you're ready for any emergency.
- Create a family emergency evacuation plan. Make sure that everyone in your family understands two things: how to vacate your house or apartment in a safe way; and where you are to meet after evacuation. Your meeting place should identify two locations – one near your house and one that is outside of your neighborhood.
- Make an emergency communications plan. Be sure that everyone identifies a person and their contact info that they can reach out to in the event of separation. Pick a friend, neighbor or relative that you all know and will all contact via phone or Internet to ensure everyone knows where all your family members are located.
- Don't forget your furry friend's safety. You should make a plan to ensure all of your animals are going to be safe in an emergency. Things like checking to see if nearby emergency shelters will accept animals; being sure that your Vet's contact information is listed on your emergency contact card; and finally, proactively store extra food and water in anticipation of your pet's emergency needs.
- Know your children's school emergency plans. Obtain a copy of their plans and keep it with your emergency kit. Discuss the plans with your kids on a regular basis so that it is ingrained into their memory.
- Rehearse your children's personal information with them. If your children are young, be sure that they know their full name, address and phone number. Teach them how to use the 911 system and explain how important contacting help in an emergency can be.
- Start and maintain an emergency food storage program. Regardless of your budget, you should start and maintain a supply of foods designed for emergency situations. You can start small and add more as your finances allow, but every home should have at least a three-day supply of food and water on hand at all times. For information about the kinds of emergency foods available and how easy they are to prepare, visit www.augasonfarms.com.
During March 2018, visit your local Associated Foods Store for a FREE CASE OF WATER with the purchase of any Emergency Preparedness Kit valued over $25.
- Make some "Bug Out" backpacks for quick evacuations. These small backpacks are filled with everything you need to survive for at least 72 hours. Emergency foods, water filtration bottle, duct tape, a premium First Aid kit, multi-tool, solar radio, cooking kit, emergency blankets, flashlight, toiletries and other items you deem necessary. Once you've compiled your kits, place them around your house in strategic places. Once you decide it's time to evacuate, all you have to do is grab your bag and hit the road.
- Keep your car's gas tank at least half-full at all times. Since you never know when an emergency situation could arise, you can never be sure your local gas station will be open and pumping. Often, major refineries are forced to shut down during hurricanes and floods, reducing the amount of gas that's available nationwide.
- Keep some cash on hand to get you through the first week of a disaster. Some of the first things to go down during a hurricane or other weather related events are the ATM machines. And since most banks close during crisis situations, you cannot depend on them for your monetary needs. Experts recommend keeping at least $200 on hand (in small bills if possible) to cover your expenses for the first few days of any emergency event.
- Keep extra medications in your go bags. You should keep some extra over the counter drugs (aspirin, nausea and anti-diarrheal pills, etc.) as well as any prescription medications anyone in your family is taking.
- Learn where your utility shutoff valves are and how they work. Regardless of what type of place you live in, (house, apartment, condo, etc.) it's important to know where your electric, gas and water shutoff valves are located. Be sure to keep any necessary tools required nearby and in a place that everyone in your family knows the location of in case they are the ones to turn everything off.
- Buy insurance and document your valuables. Since an emergency can strike at any time, it's good to preplan by having an updated homeowners or renters policy in force at all times. You should also take the time to photograph your valuable objects so there is no misunderstanding of what you need to replace with your insurance company's adjuster. It will definitely help when you file your claims for storm damage, etc.
- Keep your vaccinations up to date. From flu shots to tetanus, knowing your family's vaccinations are up to date will give you piece of mind when you are facing the kind of conditions you may be forced to do during an emergency. Make sure you have a written record of all of your vaccinations. And, don't forget your four-legged friends' vaccines, either.
- Get to know your neighbors. Through neighborhood associations, school events, etc. it's important to know your neighbors and to encourage them to be prepared for an emergency too. When a real emergency strikes, it's neighbors who will depend on each other to get through the first crucial hours or days.
- Keep a pair of hard-soled shoes by your bed. You have at least a 30% chance that any emergency that hits suddenly will do so at night, so you need to get in the habit of performing some simple steps to help ensure your safety – hence, the hard-soled shoes. These will help reduce the chance of you stepping on broken glass or any other sharp objects you may incur when evacuating your home at night.
- Place an emergency kit in your car. In addition to a flashlight, you should keep a small emergency kit in your car that contains some food and water, a small first aid kit, an emergency blanket and some waterproof matches. You can make your car kit much more inclusive, but just including these few, basic items will guarantee your car will always be a source of emergency assistance.
- Take a first-aid/CPR class from your local Red Cross or YMCA. Knowing how to perform CPR or how to stop bleeding can be two lifesaving skills everyone should know. Don't wait until you need to know these skills – be prepared by taking these classes now. Visit this site to find a class near you: http://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr. You may also want to take the same classes for your four-legged friends too.
- Keep photocopies of all your important papers in one central location. Make copies of your drivers licenses, passports, birth certificates, social security cards, insurance information and medical histories and keep them all together for easy access. Be sure to place these in your bug–out bag so they'll go with you during an emergency evacuation.
- You can never have too many working flashlights. By placing flashlights in different parts of your home (especially in your bedroom), you will always be able to see what you are facing and how to escape from immediate harm
- Practice, practice, practice. It may sound silly, but in order to consider your family "emergency ready," you've got to practice and discuss all the ways you will face an emergency together. Rehearse evacuating your house and meeting in your pre-designated convening area. Check your bug-out bags regularly and make sure all your water and food and medications contained within them are not outdated.
Macey's has teamed with Augason Farms to offer emergency food supplies and long term food storage to our valued customers for good reason. They've been in the business since 1972 and guarantee their products for great taste and superior quality. Maintaining a supply of Augason Farms products in your home is ideal not only for your emergency food supply but for everyday use as well. With Macey's and Augason Farms, preparedness is simple and affordable!


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Book Review: 'Tokyo Sketches' by Peter Hamill
February 8, 2013 in Book Reviews, Reviews by pacejmiller
My ignorance was highlighted recently when a friend and colleague lent me a collection of short stories called Tokyo Sketches by Peter Hamill. I had no idea who this guy was — cousin of Mark "Luke Skywalker" Hamill, perhaps? — but I did thoroughly enjoy the anthology. As it turned out, Peter Hamill is a "legendary" New York journalist, an lifetime award-receiving writer, novelist and essayist and a columnist and editor for the New York Post and the New York Daily News.
Hamill's background explains a lot, including why the 13 short stories in this 1992 book are so varied, well-written and insightful. The prose is confident but light, which makes for a brisk read, and the atmosphere is expertly conveyed through a small handful of spot-on descriptions and astute observations. What impressed me the most was how Hamill could, in only a few pages, always get me to care about his characters, no matter who or where they are. It's the sign of a writer who has an uncanny grasp of universal human emotions and knows how to connect them to readers through words.
The common theme is, as the title suggests, Tokyo, but each story is told through the point of view of a very different character, from a young female Japanese reporter to an old, lonely Japanese man, from an over-the-hill American boxer to a Samurai-obsessed student. I haven't seen anything in the Hamill's biographies suggesting he has ever lived in Japan for an extended period of time, but his wife appears to be Japanese. I'm sure I'm sure having interviewed hundreds if not thousands of people over the decades has given him a whole treasure trove of unique characters and little stories and snippets to choose from, but either wher way, it's damn impressive how diverse his stories are and how he manages to slip some aspect of Japanese culture into each and every one of them — whether it is music, baseball or the war. Even after 20 years, the book and its characters still ring true.
I'm usually wary of short story collections (especially if it's from the same author) because they tend to be a mixed bag of some good and some not-so-good stories, or alternatively, stories that won't appeal to everyone. Of course, there are some stories I liked more in this collection than others, but on the whole there really isn't a weak link in Tokyo Sketches. Personally, my favorite stories are probably The Price of Everything, about a Japanese widow learning to love again; The Opponent, about a fixed boxing match, and The Magic Word, which is about one of my favorite things in Japanese culture — manga. A lot of them — actually, most of them — are kind of melancholy and deal with disappointment and heartbreak, but there are some heartwarming moments littered throughout to prevent you from getting too depressed.
On the whole, this is a strong collection of short stories and definitely one of the better ones I've encountered. Thanks to Hamill for making my trips to and from work over the last couple of weeks so engrossing.


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This year's award-winning floats and marching units were chosen from more than 100 local school groups, veterans' organizations, scout groups, businesses, bands, civic clubs and more. Awards presented include the Hometown Hero award, selected by 2017 Hometown Hero Bob Montgomery; awards judged and selected by the mayor and organizers of the festival and the parade; one for the "Best Use" of festival theme "Home Is Where The Heart Is"; and more.
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Best Overall Award, Given in Memory of Robert Bailey: Torrington High School Marching Band
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Walking through a minefield in clown shoes: Or, how I wrote about "P vs NP" and lived to tell about it
I've known about the "P versus NP problem" in computer science for a few years. It sits right at the intersection (which I love) of weird math, technology, and philosophy. So when a new "proof" of the conjecture bubbled up into the news, I leapt at the opportunity to write a story about it for Technology Review. The question I was curious to answer to was: What does "P vs NP" mean for the rest of us? If it were proven one way or another — a very unlikely prospect — how would it affect the daily business of computing, if at all?
I assumed that this was an "easy" angle to take. Boy was I wrong. They don't call it "complexity theory" for nothing, after all. But while the technical details could choke a Vulcan, the distinctions between the various "species" of computational problems (e.g., "P," "NP," "NP-complete," etc.) can seem quite intuitive at first. That's what's so intriguing about P-vs-NP: gobbledygook like this can actually map to very layman-friendly concepts, like playing Sudoku or arranging the seating assignments for a wedding reception.
And there's the danger, of course. I'm used to trusting my own nose for an intuitive analogy. But when I finished my draft — and even after one of my sources vetted it for accuracy — my science-writer "Spidey sense" was still subtly tingling. Thank god Scott Aaronson was willing to double-check it, because he uncovered half a dozen subtly-wrong-but-still-just-plain-wrong characterizations of basic concepts. I corrected them, and then asked him to triple-check. He found a couple more errors. Everything worked out and my editor was pleased in the end, but it was a very valuable reminder: when feeling extra-curious about something, be extra-careful. (Captain Obvious? Yup. But sometimes that's the kind of stuff I most easily forget.)
The bright side is that this reporting experience only makes me more eager to write about "P versus NP." Maybe I'm a science-writing version of an adrenaline junkie: I feel like I barely made it out of this topic alive, but it's just so damn interesting, and there's so much more "dangerous territory" to explore and bring back the goods from, that I can't wait to go back.
[Postscript: I forgot to mention the huge importance of having a good editor on this story, or any one like it. Instead of fantasizing about murdering me, Will Knight at Tech Review whipped my sorry excuse for a news lede into shape, worked late on several drafts, and actually thanked me in the end. A real mensch.]
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"when feeling extra-curious about something, be extra-careful" + "I can't wait to go back" = Attaboy, sir. I take comfort knowing you're out there, not takin' 'er easy for all us sinners.
This is exactly how I feel about covering genomics and complex traits. I can't talk about how much I love it without sounding like a masochist.


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Hi everybody out there in Internet land. Sorry I haven't written in so long (if there is even anybody checking this anymore)! Between the holidays, end-of-year rush at work, and just being tired from 2007, I just never got around to posting.
We had a nice holiday yesterday. Patrick was a sneaky devil and put a nice little gift in the tree for me. Always nice to get a little bling. I also received some nice gift certificates to help fill my yarn needs, the four Barbara Walker books, and a table for my loom. I'm all motivated now. I'm taking a weaving class on Friday and plan to weave a table runner for the dining room. Patrick is going to put my table together tomorrow so that I can use it this weekend.
The Barbara Walker books are also motivating me to finish up my master hand knitting program homework: 1 more swatch to make, blocking to do, and answering the questions. I think I'll start working on all of that tomorrow.
I finished up Patrick's vest just in time for Christmas. He wore it yesterday, so I'll have to post some of his pix. It turned out really well (knitted out of Mermaid). It was a little strange because the pattern called for 5 stitches per inch. My gauge swatch was perfect and so is my knitting. However, I had PK try it on when I started knitting and I had to drop the size down to 2 sizes smaller than he normally wears. My theories: 1. He likes them a little more fitted than the pattern intended; 2. the pattern was off on stitch count versus inches given (when I do the math it seems off, but I am so not a math person!).
I am back to knitting on my winter Rolling Stones. When I made this sweater out of cotton it stretched a ton. I am using a wool blend this time around and I plan to knit it even longer than I did the cotton one because I don't think it is going to stretch as much and I need to block out the width more (which will draw up the length a bit). I should be able to finish up the back tomorrow.
I also hope to finish up my Aurora 8 top down this weekend. I knew I bought enough yardage for the sweater and I was right! I finally found the other balls and do have enough to knit on the hood. It shouldn't take more than a few hours to finish up.
Finally (for the knitting front), I started knitting the 3 button wrap out of Wool Bamboo. I am writing up/designing as I go. It will most likely be the project I take with me to San Fran in a few weeks. (Which, btw, will involve at least one yarn store visit after all. We have Sunday afternoon free--pending an on time flight.) I need to get measurements for the bulky one that Tonia knitted up to see if I am on the right track. I tend to like really neat lines, so I am making some adjustments to the garment to achieve a neater line.
One of my favorite things about this time of year is that friends visit more than normal. It has been a good week visiting with friends from all walks of my life--from knitting, normal work, family members, and new friends made in the last year. We've had some big laughs and it just makes everything else in life seem a little brighter.
A Note about Movies and TV
We've been going to see/renting a lot of movies this week. Here's my two cents:
- * Juno. Excellent! I really loved this movie. It was cleaver, touching, and hysterical. Some fantastic one liners that I hope to use when the right moment strikes!
- * National Treasure: Book of Secrets. A nice little escape movie. Nothing too thought provoking here, but a good no-brainer film to entertain.
- * Junebug. There were parts of this I loved (Amy Adams was excellent) and parts I hates (the ending sucked). I suppose there are those that will argue with me about this movie. It just feels like one of those films that will deliver a message to some and not others. I theorize that I have hatred for parts of the movie because it reminded me so much of parts of my own life growing up in a small town and some of the negatives that can come with that. Maybe that was the point.
Disclaimer: I completely think that the writers' strike makes total sense.
With that disclaimer clearly stated: TV SUCKS right now. I am a complete and total TV junkie. I'll give almost any show at least one look. I have great respect for the creative work that the writers, actors, etc do. I am really missing some new and good TV right now. One can only watch so many reruns of the various CSIs and Law & Orders, and Netflix doesn't arrive fast enough to keep me in constant episodes. If this lasts much longer, I'm going to turn to books on tape/iPod to keep me going while knitting.


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One of the reasons why I was really curious to try Army Navy is due to its ambiance. It reminds you of a military base pantry with a small window in the center working as the main cashier wherein you can place your orders. It is very simplistic and straight-forward, definitely none of the over-the-top design concepts.
The food is also equally good. We ordered the Chicken Burrito, which is a flour tortilla filled with several ingredients such as Spanish rice, chicken meat, beans, onion, lettuce, and cilantro. I love Mexican food so this was just right up my alley. The serving is pretty humongous, too! It comes served with a slice of lime and I tell you, squeezing some juice off of that lime to the burrito can make a whole lot of difference as it kicks up the flavor! An order will set you back at PhP 165.
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Aside from burrito, I also am a big fan of taco. Since their crunchy taco is not available, we went for the soft taco carnitas. Priced at PhP 175, you get three small soft flour tortillas that are topped with meat, onions, and cilantro. Again, I squeezed some juice from the slice of lime provided with each serving to cut the strong flavor a bit. However, I was not too excited to find the pork cuts included in my soft taco were mostly the bony parts. Hence, only about half of the pork cutlets included in my taco were actually edible as I had to set the rest aside as they are made up of bones.
Lastly, we had the Tortilla Chips (PhP 35) that is served with its own freshly made tomato salsa. I love salsa! Hence, I was excited to give it a try when I saw it on the menu. And it fell nothing short of my expectation - the tangy flavor from the salsa helped to add a rich texture to the tortilla chips, which in itself is not that rich in flavor.
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Overall, I enjoyed dining at Army Navy at SM Lanang Premier. My only qualm about this dining spot is that it can be a bit on the expensive side. For a small snack, we billed nearly PhP 500. I am not one to complain about paying for good food, but I think that it is not the best value for money. I can get an equally good taco from Taco Boy and they can go for half the price! But if you don't mind the cost and simply want to be treated to good food, give Army Navy a try! I'm looking forward to my next visit to try new items off the menu, esp their Double Burger (though it might be too big for my appetite!).
Army Navy has two branches in Davao: Abreeza and SM Lanang Premier.


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Monday, February 14, 2011
As an Army veteran, I didn't think I'd enjoy watching the movie In the Army Now starring Pauly Shore, but I have to admit that it was surprisingly funny. Watching the recruits stumble through basic training reminded me of some of the people in my unit. One particular scene showed Pauly's character trying to shoot the Law Rocket backwards. You'd think it would be self explanatory, but believe it or not, there were several people who would have fired it backwards if someone didn't stop them. This is one reason it's so important to use labels that are designed for military use. It's funny in the movies, but it wouldn't be funny if someone was hurt due to human error.
Labels and name plates should be able to withstand exposure to harsh weather, or they're not going to do any good. In fact, they could do great harm if someone can't read a warning sign or other instructions. We used custom labels for everything in the military, and they're used in the field under extreme weather conditions, so nothing but the best will do when it's a matter of safety. There will always be people who don't read the labels until something goes wrong, but at least they can't say they weren't warned.


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How To Choose Your Electronic Cigarette
Electronic cigarette reviews are everywhere on the web, so it's not hard to learn about various brands and models before you make a choice. Research is important, especially if it's the first time you're going to get an e-cigarette, whether you are a tobacco smoker willing to switch or simply a non-smoker thinking to start. Actually, if you are a non-smoker, perhaps you should not start at all, but that's not the point of this article. We are going to take a look at various electronic cigarette reviews and see what the differences are between the most known brands out there.
V2 Cigs
These are probably the most appreciated e-cigs available. Many people who tried them said they were as close to the real smoking experience as possible. This is important especially for ex-smokers, because they still want to hang on to their old habit somehow, but without the disadvantages and health hazards of the reals tobacco smoke.
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These electronic cigarettes are also very appreciated by many reviewers. Their e cig tips look really cool and the flavor selection is nice.
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The exhibition had 4,500 visitors, 178 exhibitors and 69 seminar speeches. Clearly the Solar industry is still strong in UK despite the recent feed-in-tariff reductions.
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South Carolina State vs. Arizona: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Game Time and MoreSeptember 11, 2012
Oklahoma State was receiving a lot of hype after posting an eye-popping 84-0 victory over Savannah State from the FCS. Arizona proceeded to upset the Cowboys, showing games against low-level opponents don't have any lasting impact.
Now the unbeaten Wildcats must come down from that high and play a cupcake opponent of their own in South Carolina State. The Bulldogs are 1-1 following a two-score loss to Bethune-Cookman on Saturday in which they blew a 14-0 lead.
Here's a look at all the viewing and listening information for Saturday night's game followed by a preview and prediction as the Wildcats and Bulldogs face off.
Where: Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz.
When: Saturday, Sept. 15 at 10:30 p.m. ET
Watch: Pac-12 Network
Listen: WSSB 90.3 FM (Savannah State) or KCUB 1290 AM (Arizona)
Live Stream Audio: Wildcats All-Access
Betting Line: TBA
Injury Report (via USA Today)
South Carolina State: No injuries listed.
Arizona: Cayman Bundage (questionable, knee), Dakota Conwell (questionable, foot), Rob Hankins (questionable, concussion), Greg Nwoko (questionable, hip), Drew Robinson (questionable, concussion), Trent Spurgeon (questionable, ankle) and Dan Pettinato (questionable, leg)
Key Storyline: Can Arizona Back Up Its Week 2 Win?
The Wildcats made a big statement by knocking off Oklahoma State. Not only did it allow them to get inside the Top 25 of both major polls, but they proved their offense is capable of keeping up with one of the most potent in the nation.
In order to keep moving in a positive direction, Arizona must blow out South Carolina State. When the team faced Toledo in Week 1, overtime was needed to escape with a win. Saturday's results must be far more convincing.
Top 25 Implications
Arizona has several marquee games on the horizon, including a clash with No. 4 Oregon in Week 4. Those games will provide the Wildcats with a chance to skyrocket up the rankings, but first they need to take care of business against S.C. State.
As is always the case when a ranked team takes on an FCS foe, a victory won't lead to a major jump in the rankings. It just allows them to maintain their current position while surviving another week without a loss.
Head coach Rich Rodriguez will be looking for his team to score a sizable victory to show the voters they are capable of handling an overmatched opponent with ease. It's something they couldn't do in Week 1.
What They Are Saying
Rodriguez knows his team will go from being the hunters to the hunted now that they moved into the Top 25 and has already started preparing his team for the added attention, according to John Marshall of the Associated Press.
"Nowadays, it seems everybody knows the scores, but it seems like they put that Top 25 on that ticker and it goes on and on and on all week," Rodriguez said. "So we're going to be on that ticker all week and I told the guys you want to be on the right side of that ticker."
South Carolina State Player To Watch: Jalen Simmons
Simmons scored a three-yard touchdown to give his team a 14-0 lead in the first quarter before things went downhill for the Bulldogs. The sophomore finished the game with 72 yards on 13 carries and was the most dangerous player on the field for S.C. State.
With the team's passing game struggling, he'll be the focal point of Arizona's defensive meetings throughout the week. The Wildcats don't want to let him run wild early and suddenly make this game more difficult than it should be on paper.
Simmons is likely receive a lot of carries during the first few drives as the Bulldogs try to burn clock. How he performs will determine the direction of the game.
Arizona Player To Watch: Ka'Deem Carey
After racking up more than 150 total yards against Toledo in the opener, Carey was even better in the upset of Oklahoma State. He surpassed the 150-yard mark again and scored four touchdowns to key the Wildcats' attack.
The Arizona offensive line should have a major advantage up front, allowing the big guys to open huge holes for Carey to exploit. It would be a surprise if he doesn't surpass 100 yards on the ground for the third straight game.
Even though the Wildcats give a lot of freedom to dual-threat quarterback Matt Scott, Carey provides balance to the offense and makes it a lot more dangerous.
Key Matchup: S.C. State Rushing Attack vs. Arizona Run Defense
If the Bulldogs are going to keep this game from becoming a lopsided affair, the running game will have to lead the way. Along with the aforementioned Simmons, Asheton Jordan is also capable of putting pressure on the Wildcats defense.
Arizona has more talent up front, though. So it should be able to clog up the running lanes pretty effectively early in the game. That will allow the offense to build a lead and force the Bulldogs out of their run-oriented approach.
Riding the momentum of Saturday's big victory, the Wildcats should cruise past South Carolina State. The win would set up a gigantic game against Oregon the following week.
Arizona 49, S.C. State 7


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Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: MANU7212C
Course Title: Perform knitting operations
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4218 - Certificate IV in Textile Design and Development
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This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to prepare, operate and monitor a knitting machine.
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National Element Code & Title:
LMTTX2007B Perform knitting operations
1. Set up and load machine
Performance Criteria:
1.1 Specifications are checked to identify requirements for production. 1.2 Machine settings are checked to meet product requirements. 1.3 Yarns are identified, checked and loaded onto the knitting machine according to manufacturer specifications. 1.4 Non-conforming materials are reported. 1.5 Area around machine is kept clean during setting and loading.
2. Operate and monitor machine
Performance Criteria:
2.1 Knitting machine is started and stopped according to manufacturer requirements and OHS practices. 2.2 Machine is monitored to ensure correct operation. 2.3 Yarn supply is checked and replaced to ensure continuous flow to machine. 2.4 Waste is sorted. 2.5 Minor product process and machine faults are identified, corrected and reported. 2.6 Major machine faults are reported.
3. Check product quality
Performance Criteria:
3.1 Product is checked against quality standards. 3.2 Product is assessed for faults and non-conformances. 3.3 Product faults are rectified or reported.
4. Complete knitting process
Performance Criteria:
4.1 Product is unloaded or removed according to manufacturer specifications. 4.2 Product is despatched to next process. 4.3 Cleaning of area is completed to ensure work environment is maintained in a safe and productive manner. 4.4 Production records and other documentation are accurately completed.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This Course is delivered in a simulated industry environment.
You will undertake a variety of practical based assignments that involve using yarns, hand tools, machinery and equipment in a safe manner, to develop a range of samples .
You will learn to maintain detailed records of many of the processes used
There may be some industry visits, small group exercises, class discussion and demonstrations
Teaching Schedule
This course is delivered concurrently with VART5906C Produce Knitted Textile Samples
Please refer to the week by week teaching schedule published in the course guide VART5906C Produce Knitted Textile Samples
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Other Resources
Students must bring the following to every knit class:
Lined note paper, double sided tape, A4 ring binder, plastic sleeves,Tapestry/Knitters darning needle, scissors, masking tape, ruler, tape measure, safety pins, pen, 2B pencil, zip lock bag or closable document wallet to store knit samples
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner. Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including observation, questioning and project work.
Assessment Tasks
Detailed Assessment requirements will be provided in class with each assessment task.
These submission items for this course will be assessed as:
Competency Assessment Only:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not yet Competent
Assessment Task 1 – Technical File & Observation checklist Due Week 12
Assessment Task 2 – Collection
PART A Swatch Book Due Week 12
PART B Object Due Week 15
Assessment Matrix
1. Interpret production requirements
Tech. File
Swatch book
|2. Produce knitted design sample
Quiz & Observation Checklist
|3. Check quality of sample
Tech. File
Swatch book
|4. Complete production process
Tech. File
Swatch book
Other Information
This course is run in a workshop environment, to comply with Occupational Health & Safety standards. Students that do not comply with the OH&S guidelines in the knit studio may have their studio access restricted.
You are required to wear sturdy, fully covered footwear at all times in the knitting studio.
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission):
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. See Special consideration, appeals and discipline http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y for further information.
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Friday was my birthday. My Mom always made it THE most special day of the year and it usually lasted the whole month. I'm blessed to have had so many great birthday adventures. Now that I'm a mom, the wonder of birthdays seems to have transfered. I really don't care that much about my big day, I'd rather make theirs special. The biggest birthday dream I have left is just to go sit on a boat in the water and look back at Chicago.
Why? It's a circle, really. I have always adored Lyle Lovett's song, "If I had a boat," becasue it pretty much sums up my childhood and it makes me think of my bestest horse, Sugar. I went everywhere with her man. And it would be nice to sit back and look at where God has taken me to since I was little and sat upon my horse dreaming of adventure.
The song starts out,
If I had a boat
I'd go out on the ocean
And if I had a pony
I'd ride him on my boat
And we could all together
Go out on the ocean
Me upon my pony on my boat
Ah. Me, my horse, on the water. Yummy!! But then again - I woke up to smiling hubby and happy babies who look at one another with love in their eyes. Life really couldn't be better. Need to get them on that boat too! Someday we can all together go out on the ocean, me, my husband, my sons, my pony and me. And only time will tell what adventure we'll sail to next.
PS: It's a great song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-_W18CWypE


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here's to Thursday and another exciting post...
well at least i like to think so!
One of my regular reads and favorite bloggers, Nylse,
a living hope through the resurrection of Christ from the dead (1 Peter 1:3-5).
for the Lord watches over the righteous and hears their prayers (1 Peter 3:10-12).
because our faith is being tested and proven genuine.
The end of this faith is the salvation of our souls (1 Peter 1:6-9).
through the Word of God which lives and abides forever (1 Peter 1:22-23).
Plus most of them were made with children in mind.
Therefore Mr. Pancakes and i came up with our own way to celebrate Advent season keeping in mind, the sentiments of Hope, Peace, Joy & Love.
We wanted to celebrate each other, our families, neighbors
and of course the birth of Jesus Christ!
We wrote twenty-five secret messages on construction paper,
then we open them on the corresponding day to complete the tasks
and so far they have been great.
So for example:
Dec. 2: Watch the Nativity Story (we started on 2nd of the month)
Dec. 3: What do you love most about your family
Dec. 4: Pancakes
Dec. 5: What are you most thankful for?
Dec. 6: Have a Dance off to the 80s-90s Music (Hammer Time!)
Dec. 7: Dinner at a place we never ate before
It's a little cheesy however it's an awesome way to celebrate Advent
and what the season is all about to Team Pancakes.
Hope, Peace, Joy and Love is all we need in this season!
Question of the Day:
What are doing for the Advent season?


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MovieBox for Mac: With the advent of the 21st century, technology has reached new heights. And with that, streaming and downloading movies have become as easy as a stroll in the park for each and every person. Not only movies, popular TV series are also available for streaming and download from various reliable sources.
Moviebox for Mac
In the recent days, things have become much easier than what it used to be even a few years back. And that is particularly because of the new apps that have come into being recently. One of those popular apps is the Moviebox which has gained prominence among the tech enthusiasts who has got a knack for watching movies and TV series.
MovieBox is one of those apps which present to its users an array of movies and TV series, which one can not only stream from online sources but download those as well. It boasts of one of the simplest user interface which makes it much easier for the users to get access to the desired movies and TV series. And what makes it even more is the fact that the movies are enlisted according to their release dates, genres and latest updates. Also, the HD resolution of the movies is a big plus which any movie follower would love to see.
Download MovieBox for Mac
To download the MovieBox for Mac, the user of the electronic gadget with the Mac OS needs to download an Android emulator. This is because of the fact that MovieBox is primarily an app based on the Android operating system. So an Android emulator is a must to have the app on your Mac device. And talking about Android emulators, we have the Bluestacks which is one of the most popular ones available on the market. Hence, let's take a look at the steps one needs to follow in order to download MovieBox for Mac.
- Step 1: Download the Bluestacks Android emulator and save it in a folder from where you can get easy access to the launcher whenever required.
- Step 2: Download the Moviebox .apk file of the app
- Step 3: Save the file in a folder to which you can get ready access
- Step 4: Now once the download is over, "Right Click" on the file and click on "Open With" where you will find the option for opening it with the Bluestacks.
- Step 5: The installation process sets off. It might or might not take much time and it solely depends on the kind of data connection the device is on.
- Step 6: Once the installation process gets over, you can click on the app and get ready access to the huge list of movies and TV series that you desire to watch or download.
Final Word
The steps apparently seem very easy. In fact, it won't take too much to go through these steps to download MovieBox for Mac. But one thing should be kept in mind; you can't afford to miss any one of the steps, for the apk file might not get installed if you miss out on any of the above mentioned steps. But once you are done with the process, the whole world of movies and TV series will be at your disposal.


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The Doctors: Plastic Surgery Secrets
Dr Drew Ordon was excited to share some of his biggest plastic surgery secrets. Dr Ordon first explained that if you get Botox, you shouldn't workout, lift, or sit in a steam room that day. The injected Botox can move! That first 24 hours rquires you to lay low. Second, the best time of the year to do plastic surgery is fall because you're less likely to be in the sun and you may be in the best shape after losing weight over the summer. You never want to do plastic surgery when you're stressed or have been spending a lot of time in the sun.
Third, you're never too old for plastic surgery, just make sure you're healthy and doing it for the right reasons! You're never too old for a lift! Lift was the word of the day and you can use the word lift to enter for a chance to win the Le Mieux skin perfector, on The Doctors' website. Now, would you consider plastic surgery?
The Doctors: Should You Fry In Lard?
The Doctors then reported that according to new research, frying with lard may be better than frying with certain vegetable oils. They looked at what happens with corn oil or sunflower oil, which results in a higher risk of everything from cancer to dementia. Things like olive oil and coconut oil did well, but it's important to know that high temperatures can really change the result, and lard is actually an all-natural product. But still, let it be known that this isn't an excuse to go fry things in lard. No matter how you go about it, frying still isn't healthy.
The Doctors: Dangers Of Not Wearing A Seatbelt
The Doctors also shared that one in seven people will regularly drive without a seatbelt. They then showed the shocking video of a man who's body was launched onto a freeway sign after a tragic accident on a Los Angeles freeway. His body was projected through the windshield, landing on the sign. It was later revealed that he wasn't wearing a seatbelt. The CDC says that men are 10% less likely than women to wear seatbelts. No matter who you are, you are much better off wearing your seatbelt, so buckle in as soon as you get in the car.
The Doctors: Dance For Better Health
Finally, The Doctors explained that you can use dance to improve your overall health. Just wiggling and shaking it can improve your mood and improve balance. So come on, go ahead and dance!


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Meet the #Versalette Challenge Winner!
Last week, we hosted our second summertime #Versalette Challenge – with 12 lovely participants who wore their Versalette for 5 days, took photos, and shared them on Instagram. Although I've worn mine A LOT over these last few years, it's always crazy and… Continue Reading


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Today we learned that the police standing guard outside the G8 and G20 summits have been granted special temporary powers by legislation that was passed by Ontario's cabinet on June 2nd, 2010 without debate. These powers will only last for the seven days around the time of the summit and are set to expire on June 28th. The laws require anyone that approaches within 5 metres of the security fence to supply security personnel with identification, submit to a search and explain why they are in the area. If they refuse to co-operate, they can be arrested and fined up to $500 and cold face up to 2 months in jail.
The regulation was passed under the province's Public Works Protection Act; the cabinet responded to an "extraordinary request" made by Toronto's Police Chief Bill Blair. The 5 metre buffer zone is being used to protect the fence itself since the police want to ensure that no one has an opportunity to pull down the fence that is being used to separate the world's VIPs from the unwashed masses of Canadian society. I'd like to know who came up with the seemingly random distance of 5 metres since it appears nowhere in the Act. What happens if you stand precisely 6 metres from the fence; are you in violation of the Act? The Act also refers constantly to "public works". If you live in a condo that you own within the secure zone but require access through a publicly owned street, does the law still apply in the same fashion since the condo is obviously privately owned? If I thought that the fence was actually there to protect the VIPs from terrorists, I would feel somewhat differently but I believe that it exists solely to keep the "small people" (us) away from the "important people (them).
From the Public Works Protection Act, here is the pertinent section about identifying yourself. Remember, don't leave home without it (your wallet that is)!
Powers of guard or peace officer
3.A guard or peace officer,
(a) may require any person entering or attempting to enter any public work or any approach thereto to furnish his or her name and address, to identify himself or herself and to state the purpose for which he or she desires to enter the public work, in writing or otherwise;
(b) may search, without warrant, any person entering or attempting to enter a public work or a vehicle in the charge or under the control of any such person or which has recently been or is suspected of having been in the charge or under the control of any such person or in which any such person is a passenger; and
(c) may refuse permission to any person to enter a public work and use such force as is necessary to prevent any such person from so entering. R.S.O. 1990, c. P.55, s. 3.
Here is the pertinent section about the penalties for disobeying your local security official:
Refusal to obey guard, etc.
5.(1)Every person who neglects or refuses to comply with a request or direction made under this Act by a guard or peace officer, and every person found upon a public work or any approach thereto without lawful authority, the proof whereof lies on him or her, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine of not more than $500 or to imprisonment for a term of not more than two months, or to both.
(2)A guard or peace officer may arrest, without warrant, any person who neglects or refuses to comply with a request or direction of a guard or peace officer, or who is found upon or attempting to enter a public work without lawful authority. R.S.O. 1990, c. P.55, s. 5.
What I found interesting was flipping through the pages of comments posted by online readers following the articles in the online versions of the major Canadian newspapers (Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, National Post). It seemed that there was about a 50;50 split between those that thought the law was a good idea to maintain control over the "protesting hoodlum element" and those that thought that the law was a very bad idea and that it infringed on the rights of people to pass freely through the society. I also took into account the "thumbs up" and "thumbs down" that other readers use to rank comments made. I had actually expected a far stronger anti-legislation movement than there appeared to be. I'm not certain whether readers responses in favour of the use of this legislation reflects the movement of Canadian society to the right, people's frustration with the hooligan element who actually negate the power of protests by legitimate interest groups or that it just reflects the nature of Canadians that take the time to post their feelings online.
On a personal note, I'm totally against the use of this legislation in this particular case, unfortunately, the powers that we have elected "democratically" seem helpless in the face of a few thugs who may cause problems for the rest of society. It's kind of like being back in junior high when the teacher threatened detentions for the entire class for the misdeeds of one or two students. We are all being tarred with the same brush whether we are guilty or not. One thing I do think; the implementation of this legislation for the duration of these summits should have been made public long before today. That is the least that our elected officials could have done for those who voted them into positions of power. We deserve to know exactly what you are doing on our behalf.
Click HERE to read more of Glen Allen's columns.
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Publication Date: February 3, 2011
Publisher: Harper Teen
Number of Pages: 441
Format: Hardback
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They say that the cure for Love will make me happy and safe forever.
And I've always believed them.
Until now.
Now everything has changed.
Now, I'd rather be infected with love for the tiniest sliver of a second than live a hundred years smothered by a lie.
Lena looks forward to receiving the government-mandated cure that prevents the delirium of love and leads to a safe, predictable, and happy life, until ninety-five days before her eighteenth birthday and her treatment, when she falls in love.
I know I'm doing this backwards. I should of re read Delirium, before I read the final book Requiem. I didn't really plan on re reading it or even the second book. And some may even ask why I would want to re read Delirium after that last book. And honestly, I feel like for a series about love, romance was missing in Requiem. I wanted to remember the beautiful story about love and sacrifice that Oliver created in the first book.
The premise of the world in this series is unique and creative. The US government has claimed love is a terrible disease. Each city is surrounded by a boarder, and they have created a cure. Once you've had the cure you don't feel pain, and you are almost a completely different person. Each person is given the cure close to their 18th birthday. Lena has been counting down the day until her procedure. Her mother had been infected with love, and after having the procedure three separate times, she commits suicide. Lena believes the cure will save her and keep her safe.
Lena has one last summer before she and her best friend, Hana, are cured and everything changes forever. Hana is very rebellious, listening to illegal music and even going to illegal parties and socializing with boys. While Lena follows the rules, Hana starts to question everything. Until Lena meets Alex. All of a sudden she is bumping into him everywhere. And when he saves her life, she knows she can't stay away.
The whole books is a page turner. Even the second time reading the book I was just intrigued as the first time. There's even a few surprises along the way. Even though I'm disappointed in how the series turned out I will always love this one. It teaches us there's nothing can take away love. The ending! Oh it's a tear jerker. The ultimate sacrifice for love is paid. The book as a whole is just beautiful.
Rating: 5/5


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For the second time in two years, Urban Meyer is stepping down as coach of the Gators.
Pat Forde confirmed the story.
Somewhere, Tim Tebow is crying
But then he gets excited, because he realizes that his coach just got fired in Denver
Dan Mullen is about get paid.
And the Wanstache is still out of a job.


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What is the main goal of any presentation you give? Engage your audience and make sure they leave knowing the main message of your topic.
Here are some useful tips on how to improve your PPT presentations, and thus, your presentation skills:
PowerPoint for Teachers- PowerPoint Presentations: Design, Content, & Delivery
Death by PowerPoint (and how to fight it)
You'll notice that both presentations have quite a few slides. But, you will see the difference in how the message of the presentation sticks with you. The slides engage and deliver the message.
For some additional tips on how to give effective presentations, check out the Business Week article, The 10 Worst Presentation Habits.
Impliment at least three of anything you learned in these resources above and you're guaranteed to have a happier audience that is bound to be wowed by your ideas!


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Cuban-American Lawmakers Blast Obama's Plan to Ease Cuba Travel Restrictions
Republican lawmakers of Cuban descent sharply criticized President Obama's plans to loosen Cuban travel policy to allow students and church groups to go to the communist country, saying the changes will benefit the Castro regime while doing little for the average citizen.
"Loosening these regulations will not help foster a pro-democracy environment in Cuba," said U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. "These changes will not aid in ushering in respect for human rights. And they certainly will not help the Cuban people free themselves from the tyranny that engulfs them."
"These changes undermine U.S. foreign policy and security objectives and will bring economic benefits to the Cuban regime," she added.
The administration announced Friday that students seeking academic credit and churches traveling for religious purposes will be able to go to Cuba. The plan will also let any American send as much as $500 every three months to Cuban citizens who are not part of the Castro administration and are not members of the Communist Party.
Also, more airports will be allowed to offer charter service. Right now, only three airports -- in Miami, Los Angeles and New York City -- can offer authorized charters to Cuba. That will be expanded to any international airport with proper customs and immigration facilities as long as licensed travel agencies ask to run charters from the airport.
On Friday, one Florida airport was already taking steps to offer service to Cuba.
"This is great news from an international air service development standpoint," Tampa International Airport CEO Joe Lopano said in a news release. "We will begin meeting with air charter companies and working with the Federal Authorities to make sure we meet all requirements for these Cuba flights."
The White House press office sent out a release saying Obama had directed the changes, which do not need congressional approval. They will be put in place within two weeks.
But the Senate's two Cuban-American members voiced strong opposition
"I strongly oppose any new changes that weaken U.S. policy towards Cuba," Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said in a statement. "I was opposed to the changes that have already been made by this administration and I oppose these new changes."
"I believe that what does need to change are the Cuban regime's repressive policies towards the independent press and labor unions, it's imprisonment of political prisoners and constant harassments of citizens with dissenting views, and its refusal to allow free multi-party elections," he added. "It is unthinkable that the administration would enable the enrichment of a Cuban regime that routinely violates the basic human rights and dignity of its people."
Changes that Obama made last year already increased Cuban-Americans' ability to visit family and send money to relatives. The changes are similar to travel policies under President Bill Clinton. Critics said they will not improve the lives of Cubans.
"I am deeply disappointed by President Obama's decision today to extend an economic life line to the Castro regime," said Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey. "This gift to the Castro brothers will provide the regime with the additional resources it needs to sustain its failing economy, while ordinary Cubans continue to struggle under the weight of more than 50 years of economic and political oppression."
But others applauded the decision.
Pepe Hernandez, head of the moderate Cuban-American National Foundation, called the changes very positive, most importantly the decision to allow all Americans to send money to Cubans.
"It's going to help the interaction between regular Cubans and U.S. citizens, it's going to help Cuban people inside the island to gain independence from the Cuban government, especially now that roughly a million will be without jobs," he said, referring to Raul Castro's decision to reduce the government workforce.
Hernandez said the Cuban government would get some benefit from the remittances, but that he could live with that because Cuban citizens, particularly dissidents, would now have another source of support.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski, the top Catholic leader in South Florida, applauded the changes.
"The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops has worked tirelessly for years with White House representatives promoting greater contact between people of Cuba and the free world," Wenski said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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Bode Wilde: Nevermind
Now here's some good old timey Michigan Hockey Summer for you:
2018 draft eligible U.S. defenceman Bode Wilde is not going to the University of Michigan next season. He will get drafted and see what his non-school options are. Saginaw owns his OHL rights.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 18, 2018
Wilde's expected to go at the tail end of the first round. Quite a comedown from "I'll go to Harvard" to "ain't come to play school."
The good news, such as it is, is that Michigan already has four established defenders in Joe Cecconi, Nick Boka, Luke Martin, and Quinn Hughes and only needs to find a third pairing from Griffin Luce and their three incoming freshmen; if they are so inclined they could also add one of the three 2019-20 commits, all of whom could come in this year.


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Become an Event Horse Owner
New Event Horse Owners
The great thing is you can start at any level. Owners can get as much of a buzz watching a young horse starting out in its career at BE80 level, as they do watching an older more experienced horse making its way around an International CCI 4* course such as Burghley.
Levels of competition
|1 - 20
|21 - 60
|61 +
Event Horses owned by Syndicates
What are the benefits of being in a Syndicate?
Being part of an Event horse syndicate can be as rewarding and exciting as buying one outright, but without the risk, responsibility and the financial outlay involved. Ownership is available to anyone with enthusiasm and a moderate amount of capital to invest.
Joining a syndicate is a fantastic way to become part of a group of like-minded people and gives you a chance to attend some of the most beautiful and prestigious events in the UK including Badminton, Burghley, Blenheim and Gatcombe to name a few. Uniquely Event horse syndicates could offer you the opportunity to own a potential Olympian athlete.
How it Works
Event horse syndicates are a form of ownership without having to own a horse outright. Essentially you can own a share in a horse at the level of horse and level of involvement that you wish to have. Syndicates are available for up and coming young horses to established horses competing at the higher levels.
EHOA contacts
Equine Pathway
In 2006, the Equine Pathway was created across all Olympic disciplines to establish a database of young and established horses with Olympic potential.
Being part of the Equine Pathway mean that we will keep a record of your horse on file, and he will be invited with your rider to various training days during the season where the team trainers and vets will assess the progress of your horse and help, where necessary, with advice to utilise his potential.
Please email us with any questions you have.