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Sunday, November 9, 2008
My Day with Mada
As I have mentioned in previous posts, Mada has been the source first, of so much joy and happiness, and secondly so much heartache. Sometimes I wonder why I love this little soul the way that I do. Most of it I can't explain, but I do know she is my definition of love. It has been a year since I have last seen her and so much has changed in her life. Some of you may know and most do not but I tried to adopt Mada earlier this year. The government has very strict laws about becoming a resident for 18 months before you adopt any children from the country. I pretty much got slammed down. When I had made calls to the social worker here he had told me that her father consented to the adoption, which now I know is probably not true. In April she went to live with the receptionist from the nursery where she is currently being fostered. I had gotten word before I came back to Malawi that she was in the village with her father, which I also found to be untrue. From what I understand is that he does want her back, but he just wants the grandmother to raise her and not really take any responsibility. He has no money, no job even though he is a capable man to farm or do other work. Mada needs to get her meds twice a day and be seen for her doctors appointments once a month. He has no way to take care of these things and selfishly (at least I think) wants her back anyway. She is happy in her home and is well taken care of as it is now. It breaks my heart to think of her going to the village with her father.
So I had arranged to meet her foster mom in town today and pick up Mada. It was sort of a weird feeling to be taking her because I didn't want her to be scared. Mada smiled when she saw me, but I don't think she remembered me. When I took her and put her in the car she cried for a little bit and I wondered if I was doing the right thing. She quickly calmed, and by the time I got back to the house she was okay. I sat on the couch and she sat on my lap and I pulled out the toys that Courtney had so generously bought her before I left for Africa. She was entertained for over an hour, just sitting there playing. Her favorite was the appropriate little black baby doll Courtney found. There were none in Santa Barbara when we looked, so sad. Then she fell asleep on my lap for a while and it felt so good to just hold her. I started to cry and tried to fight back the tears. It is so hard to grasp an understanding of why this little girl has been plagued with such a terrible disease and never given a fair chance? Why she is so displaced, and why the laws are the way they are?
When Mada woke up we took her to lunch and then to get ice cream. Two things she has probably never gotten to do, and most likely won't get to do in the future. The whole day was just so good. Her little personality is still so cute and happy. She would mimic everything I would do and she liked to do a lot of pretend play. She kept feeding me imaginary things and we had to "feed" her baby doll too. She is talking some and would repeat stuff I would say, and Chris would speak some Chichewa to her as well which she understands better.
When it was time to take her back, I loaded up the clothes and toys Aunt Becky and Courtney so graciously bought her and a few things I had purchased and it pretty much filled the back seat of Chris's truck. I was a little embarrassed, but thought oh well, she loves it all. When we picked up her foster mom, she showed her her new dress right away. I had also printed out pictures of Mada and some of them being us together and put them in a little photo album. It made my day when Mada unprompted, kissed me in the picture that I was holding her. Maybe it was random, but I am going to believe it wasn't. Today was probably the biggest Christmas she will ever have and I told her foster mom that if she wanted to save any of it for Christmas she could.
I hope somehow love can span the globe and Mada can feel my love pouring inside her. Since leaving her it has been more difficult than I imagined and it has taken me several attempts to get through this entry. I am so sad inside, but I am happy to have had this special day. I will never forget it.
6 comments:
- The Gulley's said...
Wow Bree! Sounds like you are having an amazing experience. You are in our prayers! Stay strong and continue to spread God's love.
- November 10, 2008 at 5:09 AM
- Stephanie said...
What a sweetie! How old is she? I know she's well over a year, but she seems so tiny.
- November 10, 2008 at 5:48 AM
- Bree said...
Mada turned two on October 17th. She is very tiny and some of the clothes I brought were 18 months and they fell straight off her. The children are significantly smaller here. A 5 month old can weigh 7lbs and it is "not alarming".
- November 10, 2008 at 7:56 AM
Hi Bree-
I've heard so much about you but have never had the pleasure to meet you. You have given such a gift to this little girl; the gift of love. The box of toys is truly a treasure chest of blessings for Mada, but the love you have given from your heart to hers is something that she will never forget and will always treasure. Thank you for doing what you do for these children. And thanks to my daughter Courtney for helping you do God's work. Her Malawi donation project will certainly bring relief to these poor babies.
I look forward to meeting you when you return to Santa Barbara.
Take care and enjoy your weeks ahead.
God Bless ya - Janice
- November 11, 2008 at 2:17 AM
- Bethany Reine' said...
Mada looks so 'big'! She has really grown but is still her smiley self. it was so good to see you the other day. I'm praying for the rest of your time here in Malawi.
- November 14, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Dearest Briana -
This magic communication is such a wonder. I'm able to tell you how proud of you I am, and so are Mike, Peggy and Elizabeth. I'm visiting them for Thanksgiving. We all love you and wish you well on your work in Africa.
Grandma Becky
- December 2, 2008 at 4:31 PM


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Thank you to everyone who left a comment on the "21 Secrets" giveaway, and for blogging, Facebooking, and tweeting about it. I was thrilled to read everyone's thoughts about the teachers and their classes. I wish I had 200 places to give away on this incredible program, just so each of you who entered gets to have this experience. But as with all these things, there can only be one winner, and for those of you who missed out this time, I hope you you sign up to give yourself the gift of this class. It really is going to be quite the art journaling journey.
So as of this morning there were 181 entries and I paid a little visit to random.org
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Thank you again to all of you for taking the time to enter this giveaway, and a special thank you to Connie from Dirty Footprints Studio for her vision and energy, and for this gorgeous program.

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ClassDojo is an Ed-Tech company that is turning the world of students and parents around. It was founded in 2011 by two determined individuals, namely Sam Chaundhary and Liam Don. They had a vision of improving the education sector in the United States. Being a startup, it recently raised 21 million dollars in the second round of funding, and it will use the funds in implementing various positive projects in the market.
ClassDojo in conjunction with Stanford's Project that has been positive in the society is working on videos that teachers will use to introduce the idea of mindset growth among the children. It is with this kind of determination that Project for Education Research That Scales (PERTS) are working with ClassDojo to improve the mindset of students while at school.
Most of the ideas have come from observing teachers as they try to bring the ideas of mindset to the students at schools using YouTube videos. The research, therefore, has input data that is received from teachers and educators to succeed in producing the right outcome. It has incorporated videos of monsters that introduce the idea of having a positive mindset and feeling that an individual is worth in any sector.
From various pilot tests that have been done it has proved that students have liked the videos and since they are visual they bring the reality to the children. Positivity in the children's thinking is the main idea that the research and the app are all about. Children should be self-confident and believe that they have all that it takes to succeed. For those students struggling to learn, it is also the time that they are encouraged about the reality of life that anybody can attain much if they so wish to.
ClassDojo is a company that is currently run by 25 employees since it is a non-profit making institution. Its primary focus was to develop the right tools that could be used by parents and teachers so that they can easily communicate. So far two out of three schools in the United States are using the application, and it is changing the classroom scenarios to a positive culture among the students.
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Would you like to grow orchids but need some basic knowledge? The Oregon Orchid Society will lead this class, so come learn which orchids are best suited for your home or office, and what conditions they need to thrive. You can enjoy these colorful, long-blooming, exotic beauties with a few simple care requirements.
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Ouagadougou- Burkina Faso (PANA) -- The International Organisation of the Francophonie (OIF) has expressed concern over the multiple assaults and deadly violence directed towards journalists in carrying out their duties in Africa and elsewhere.
In a resolution on the freedom of the press adopted Saturday at the end of its 10th summit here, the OIF also said it was concerned about the breach of the press's right to freedom of expression in an increasing number of countries.
It expressed its willingness to mark solidarity with the press professionals and the victims of violence, recalling the provisions of the Declaration of Bamako under which the professionals engaged to ensure that press freedom is upheld.
The leaders pledged to support a new international instrument to strengthen the provisions in force on the protection of journalists, especially in areas hit by armed conflicts, and provide them with the necessary tools to fulfil their mission.
Finally the International Organisation of the Francophonie made an urgent appeal for the immediate release of journalists detained in various countries.
The declaration was issued Saturday to mark the 100th day in captivity of French journalists Christian Chesnot and Georges Malbrunot who are being held by an Iraqi Islamist Movement in the Middle East nation.
Addressing the final press conference on the summit, French President Jacques Chirac appealed to the reporters' abductors to "show their love for fellow human beings and to release the two hostages" so that they may return to their families and colleagues.


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GAYLORD — Friday, Jan. 27, will mark the 39th anniversary of the signing of the Paris Peace Accord that ended U.S. participation in the Vietnam War.
Many of the veterans who fought in that war, however, have yet to find peace.
A government study estimated there are a million Vietnam vets with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following them throughout their lives.
Edward Fischer Jr. was one of those vets. He served with the 1st Cavalry Division from September 1967 until May 1968.
"One of the traumas for me was the day after day, week after week, month after month of constant combat," said Fischer, who was a senior radio operator. "There were 900 men in my unit. We trained together for nine months before leaving the states and all knew each other. I had to watch my buddies getting killed and wounded all around me."
Photos of a 23-year-old Fischer in Vietnam give the impression of a good-natured young man with a big grin, a person who looked forward to the glories of war. The realities of war knocked that grin off his face and tortured him for decades with the invisible wounds of PTSD.
"I had nightmares about combat every night," he said. "I felt aghast, helpless, anxious, lost. I started drinking constantly and
was angry and screaming at people all the time."
Despite this, Fischer attended Wayne State University and became a licensed professional engineer.
"The only reason I was successful in my career is that I worked so hard," he said. "I worked to avoid the pain and survivors guilt."
Fischer lost a 14-year marriage and the relationship with his four daughters in what he refers to as a "terrible" divorce. He eventually stopped drinking by joining Alcoholics Anonymous and remarried. But the nightmares, anxiety and rages continued into his second marriage.
"It wasn't until my 29th year of sobriety that I got help," Fischer said. "I went to a reunion with my combat buddies in 2007. They told me I had PTSD."
He signed into a Veterans Administration hospital and stayed for six weeks. The hospital provided education about his behaviors, helped him accept his condition and taught him techniques to deal with it. One of the most effective therapies at the hospital used lights simulating the rapid eye movement of deep sleep to reprogram his trauma. It cured him of his constant nightmares. He also received medication that slowed down his reactions, allowing him time to consider the consequences of expressing his rage.
"When I got out of the hospital I got down on my knees and thanked my wife for sticking it out with me all those years," Fischer said. "It made such a difference in our marriage."
Fischer, who drives from his home in Houghton Lake regularly to attend a vets PTSD support group in Gaylord, wants to help other veterans with the disorder. He is especially concerned about veterans from the two most recent wars.
"More of those men have committed suicide than died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan," he said. "Vets resist getting help for their problems because they're afraid people will think they're crazy."
Fischer's willingness to get help has finally brought him peace. He enjoys life with his wife, Caryl, the daughters with whom he's reunited, his dog, Sadie, and the motorcycle club of combat veterans with whom he rides.
But maintaining his peace requires work.
"You have to avoid stressors and triggers, stay clean and sober, practice relaxation, know your limitations and not isolate yourself," he advises. "Attending a PTSD support group is important. It provides emotional support, guidance and the good feeling that comes from helping other vets."
For more information about resources for vets with PTSD, call the Gaylord VA Clinic at 732-7525. The VA Web site www.ptsd.va.gov/ has valuable information for vets and their loved ones.


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Twelve Jewish congressmen met Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes last week to convey a message of cease-and-desist to US President Barack Obama, regarding his persistent attacks on Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu after the latter's reelection.
Politico reveals that the meeting was held in the House's Longworth House Office Building last week, and describes the Jewish delegation's message as: "Enough. They're just as upset about what Binyamin Netanyahu said ruling out a two-state solution, but President Barack Obama didn't need to keep reminding them and everyone else."
Obama and his aides, the Jewish congressmen said, "had to stop acting as if the Israeli prime minister's comments are the only thing holding up a peace process that's been abandoned for a year while not expressing a word of disappointment about Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas - and openly toying with allowing the Palestinians their provocative recognition bid at the United Nations."
Has it worked? Rhodes reportedly left the meeting on the Hill "agreeing to relay a message of tamping down the rhetoric." Since then, writes Dovere, Obama and White House press secretary Josh Earnest have avoided making more incendiary statements against Netanyahu.
The White House "has worked to cool down the rhetoric and public tension" with Israel, but it's "not letting go," writes Politico's Edward-Isaac Dovere.
"We've made our point. The message has clearly been received," a White House official said. "The next move is theirs (i.e. Israel's - ed.), presumably after the new government has been formed."
On the night of the Israeli elections, "top people in the West Wing were holding out hope for the opposition even as the exit polls rolled in," writes Dovere. "They've gone very public with their complaint about Netanyahu in the two weeks since as they've internalized that he really will be the Israeli leader for Obama's whole presidency, years of animosity brought to a boil by a speech to Congress that was unprecedented in having a foreign leader attack White House policy from the House floor."
Among those present at the meeting were Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), Ted Deutch (D-Fla.), Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Sander Levin (D-Mich.) and Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.).
The meeting was the latest in a series of regular briefings Rhodes has been holding with Jewish members of Congress about the Iran nuclear negotiations.
"The aggressive approach to Netanyahu was a problem," they reportedly told him, "since the White House has made clear that it will be looking for their support in convincing people that the deal they're hoping to get with Iran doesn't put Israel in danger."
"You want us to go out and say the administration's got Israel's back. How are you going to get us to say that when our constituents believe that the administration is stabbing Israel in the back?" one Democratic Jewish member of Congress said later.


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Happy birthday Joy! :)ReplyDelete
this is adorable. and mouthwatering. scuse me while i go bake some cupcakes. xoReplyDelete
dawh. happy birthday, joy! :)ReplyDelete
True love is giving up Perks for someone :)ReplyDelete
that is the most epic gif ever.ReplyDelete
Happy seventh birthday Joy!! :)ReplyDelete
cutie! happy birthday joy, hope you had a great day :)ReplyDelete
p.s. loving that cupcake gif of yours! x - Jianine
Happy birthday Joy! My sister's birthday was on Tuesday- they're nearly the same age!ReplyDelete
Kimmy x
yayy! hippy, happy, hopppy birthday, joy-darling! and for the record, i (really) like that gif.ReplyDelete
xo - sending some pink balloons across the atlantic ocean for you - xo
acacia (ahh cass ee uhh)
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Happy 6th Birthday Joy!
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Happy birthday, Joy! Goodness, she's becoming quite a little lady, now isn't she?ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Everything about this post is perfect....except now I want cupcakes. Lots of them.ReplyDelete
sometimes i do not understand why you guys like me so much, but the fact that you do (and that you keep coming around) makes me happier than you can even imagine.


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Getting a Job Post-grad is Easier Said Than Done
By Katrina Uy, Staff Writer
Spring semester is going by in the blink of an eye (how are we halfway through February already?) and BU is racking up the events for senior semester, like a trip to Foxwoods Resort Casino this past weekend, and an upcoming on-campus Matt and Kim concert, as well as parties counting down to graduation.
It's all fun and games until someone asks the dreaded question feared most by seniors: "So, do you have any plans for after graduation?"
This week The New York Times tackled the issue of how, in a suffering economy where jobs are few and far between, many recent college graduates are feeling trapped in an endless cycle of internships that neither pay nor lead to permanent jobs.
For college students, landing an internship is a great way to boost your resume and learn valuable skills outside of the classroom. But many graduates, especially those aspiring to break into the fashion, film, or magazine industries, are finding themselves at a point where it is becoming increasingly difficult to break free from the cycle of unpaid work.
According to The Times article, post-graduate internship opportunities are far more abundant than job openings these days, making them easy bait for those fresh out of college. But some question whether it's worth taking the time to work as interns, thereby delaying real employment, and if there's even a light at the end of the tunnel.
The overall job economy is a major part of the reasons why most companies cannot afford to hire their interns. The overall unemployment rate was 7.4% in 2013, according to the Bureau of Labor statistics, though it has decreased to 6.6% as of Jan. 2014.
And of course, the unemployment rates vary depending on what your major is. Those studying in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are probably better off than those studying liberal arts. A 2013 study conducted by Georgetown University shows that there have been lower unemployment rates for recent graduates in education (5%), engineering (7%) and the health sciences (4.8%), all areas that are "tied to stable or growing industry sectors and occupations."
The future seems bleak for students. While it never hurts to build your resume and gain experience and add to a growing network, for some there may come a time when you'll have to settle for an office job outside your desired field.
Party hard while you still can, seniors. But don't let your last hurrah distract you from the "real world" you'll be entering in a few months.
The Dartmouth 'Social' Cups Program
By Danielle Cantey
We've all experienced the anxiety of entering a crowded lunch room alone on the first day of middle or high school. In those awkward grade school years, finding someone to sit with could be a daunting task. Sitting alone generally indicated you were some sort of social pariah. But once college begins, those anxieties and stereotypes about dining hall sociability disappear…or do they? Eating alone shouldn't be an indication of loneliness or social status, but sometimes it is.
According to an article in The Dartmouth, Christopher McMillian, a senior at Dartmouth College, has implemented the Dartmouth Social Cup Program. The program is designed to combat the awkwardness of eating alone with special red cups. When the red cups are used in lieu of Dartmouth's regular clear cups, they indicate that the student using it wouldn't mind company. While there are students who have made fun of the program and others who complain about the cups' ineffectiveness, the idea behind them is brilliant. As McMillian says in the article, "Students often feel uncomfortable or awkward when they are eating alone."
The social cups are aimed at ameliorating some of the awkwardness associated with meeting new people. The cups may be ineffective when most people have established solid friend groups, but the program has great potential for freshman entering in the fall. What better way to improve freshman year than with a red cup that encourages people to come up and talk to you.
College Confidential features the perilous task of eating alone as a hot topic. Go to any dining hall on BU's campus, and you'll see a variety of diners: people eating alone, two people eating together, and people eating with groups of friends. In college and in life, eating alone is often a result of busy schedules and convenience. Luckily for those who feel too uncomfortable to embrace the solidarity of solo eating at Dartmouth, these red cups may just be the solution.
No kitchen required: peerless pasta
By Arielle Sebestyen
Welcome to the MUSE Food section's No Kitchen Required, where BU students send in their favorite dorm-friendly recipes. Dorm-friendly recipes don't require any sort of traditional kitchen appliances. Can you make it with a microwave? Does it involve ingredients you can sneak from the dining hall? Then it's dorm-friendly! Send all submissions to firstname.lastname@example.com. This month's submission comes from CAS freshman Arielle Sebestyen:
In college, everyone misses eating a home cooked meal. To bring the feeling of home to your dorm, there are many dishes you can make using basic ingredients and a microwave. One of my favorites is a simple pasta dish. I enjoy it because you can dress it up with staples from home, such as basil, beans, carrots, pesto, and more. The bare basics for a single serving goes like this:
- Pasta
- Water
- Tomato paste (or other sauce)
- Parmesan
Add approximately 1 cup of pasta and 1 1/2 cups of water to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave covered on high for 3 minutes. Stir and microwave on high uncovered for another 4-6 minutes. Drain some of the water, but leave a small amount in the bowl. Mix in tomato paste or a sauce of choice to taste. Add parmesan and your dish is done! To make it special, add in any ingredients that remind you of home. Enjoy!
Going Greek
By Zara Kavarana, Staff Writer
Coming into college is a blank slate.
We find ourselves submerged knee-deep in opportunities – some that stand out academically and some that stand out socially. So many of us want to belong, find our place, meet new people. Greek life is one of the more obvious places to start.
Although college may be new to us, the idea of Greek life isn't. We've seen it on TV, in movies, read about it in books and magazines. These portrayals show being a part of a sorority or fraternity as the ideal college experience, so it wouldn't be inaccurate to suggest the big impact it may have on someone who is considering joining. It's almost a sort of encouragement, saying that if you join, you'll get movie-worthy stories.
Undoubtedly, joining a Greek organization will lend itself to an unforgettable college experience, but are TV shows and movies the main reason why some students choose to join?
After becoming so familiar with sororities and fraternities from multimedia sources, it feels as if participating in Greek life is imperative in order to get the full college experience. Of course, there are many of us who join simply because we want to learn, or to give back, or to meet new people.
On another note, many of the depictions aren't even real. Like most Hollywood productions, TV portrayals of Greek life are often sensationalized. Which leaves the question: before we even get to college, is our perception of college life influenced by the way TV and movies portray the Greek community?
UNItiques offer affordable options for college students
Taylor Burke
With Newbury Street only a few blocks away, Boston University students rarely have to worry about finding fashion-forward clothing. The issue, rather, is how students can afford to look fashion savvy without breaking their bank accounts. In such a cosmopolitan area, it's no wonder that BUtiques, the Facebook group started by BU junior Alexandra Shadrow that allows students to post photos and sell their clothing, became a popular hit. Unitiques, the free service that is based on BUtiques, will not only help those struggling students in bustling cities, but students nationwide.
The host website will be the selling grounds for furniture, clothing, kitchen appliances, and the like. Fashion friendly students will no longer be the only people attracted to the site, but those with more realistic intentions can also find what they're looking to have or even get rid of. Somewhat like a virtual thrift store, students can browse a plethora of products from Maine to California. Exchanging items is possible, and students can have confidence in the products they will soon be getting based on users' reviews.
The fashion industry is constantly changing, which can make it difficult for students on a college budget to stay trendy. If someone wears something only once but happens to run into everyone while in it, he or she may already be looking for a new outfit to sport. Or if someone moves apartments and is looking for a change in scenery, he or she may find it time to decorate a little differently. Unitiques will allow students to search thousands of products with potential sellers without ever having left the couch, and often prices will be negotiable. Sounds like a pretty good deal for those of us already thinking about student debt.
In the meantime, some other sites I often check out are:
Bullying of LGBTQ students: less frequent in college?
By Amira Francis, Staff Writer
Does bullying of gay and bisexual students diminish after the transition from high school to college? Recent studies discussed by the Associated Press say yes, it does. So my question to a handful of BU students was: what is your experience with this at BU? Hopefully, this video opens the discussion up for more debate:
Holiday shopping on a college student's budget
By Heather Goldin, Staff Writer
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Kind of hard to believe with the stress of finishing up class and studying for finals. And on top of finals season, there's the stress of holiday shopping for friends and family. Whether it's a white elephant gift exchange with friends, a gift for your roomie or shopping for your family at home for when you finally get to see them after the semester ends, the amount of people you get gifts for adds up
along with the price. How are we supposed to afford buying gifts when we spend all of our money on coffee and comfort food? Fear not, there are options.
The closest supermarket:
Think Shaw's or an equivalent. What is your friend's favorite candy? Make a study snack pack for your roommate. One year I got a hot chocolate mug that came complete with hot chocolate. Needless to say, I was stoked. Your fellow college students understand what it means to be a broke college student. Try having a gift exchange with a low budget set so one feels obligated to spend a large sum of money. Note: This might not work for bringing home in your suitcase because most food is perishable, obviously.
Good for more than funny costumes and ugly sweater holiday parties, thrift shops of any sort are sure to have the perfect present at a low price. The key to Goodwill is shopping when there are good donations. It can be hit or miss, but when you do find a great gift for your sibling you can be sure no one else will get them the same thing. Check out Goodwill's website for the location nearest you! Just remember that one man's trash is a college student's potential gift idea.
Dollar Tree:
It's in the name; the dollar store is a college student's best friend when it comes to the shopping season. Obviously you get what you pay for, so you probably won't find high quality gifts here. However, think about the dollar store as the finishing touch to your gift. Wrapping paper, bows, the whole nine yards. You might even find a cute key chain or stickers to make your gift even better. Everyone loves stickers.
Handmade the old-fashioned way:
This one is for your dear parents. They of all people should understand the financial situation you are currently in. It is certainly a great gift just to have you home for the holiday season, so why complain? It's the thought that counts, so give mom and dad a heartfelt card made with love. Put a little humor into it and draw a picture of what you wish you could afford to buy them this holiday season.
'Tis the season for gift giving and finishing off the semester strong!
Check out what people had to say about about shopping on a budget on Storify.
Tales of a Transplant: Family I never knew existed
By Ryan Galindo, Staff Writer
I grew up thinking I had family that lived in the Philippines, Guam, Orlando, Fla. and Los Angeles. Nothing more, nothing less. And I believed that for 18 years.
When the time came for my me and my parents to decide where I would be going for college, I sat them down in our living room. I had applied to colleges all over the U.S. and was fortunate enough to be accepted to most of them. It was a surprise when my parents started listing off names of family members I never knew existed that lived nearby certain universities I was accepted to. The conversation went something like this:
Parents: Oh, Seattle University? You have cousins that live there.
Me: Huh?
Parents: You have an aunt that lives in New Jersey.
Me: Seriously?
Parents: NYU and Fordham? We have family in New York.
Me: Oh my goodness!
Parents: Chaminad University? We have family in Honolulu, too.
Me: Wait—what?
I was dumbfounded.
Nonetheless, as confused as I was at this sudden revelation of our extended family tree, I was all the more excited to go to college. Yes, I'd have somewhere to stay during breaks, I thought to myself.
Thanksgiving weekend was the first opportunity I had to stay with my new found family. They live in a town outside Newark, N.J., so I took the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station. It was a slow bus ride, prolonged by the holiday traffic and made longer by the anticipation I felt. I was going to meet these family members for the first time. All I knew was that my dad and the woman I was meeting were cousins, and that she and her husband had three children, all around my age.
When I got to Penn Station, I nervously stood in the cold waiting for them to pick me up. I was looking for a turquoise Nissan Altima, according to my new second cousin. Once it pulled up to the pick-up area, I saw my cousins waving out the window, smiling. And with that, all my anxiety was erased. They seem like nice people, I thought.
And I was right. From there we hit off pretty well. We have similar tastes in music and hobbies, and we like to eat, as demonstrated by our appetite during Thanksgiving dinner. Apparently, they didn't know of my existence either. My dad's cousin (their mother) had only informed them just recently. So that became another thing we had in common.
Like every person who's never been to Guam, they asked me what Guam was like and how I like BU. In return, I asked the similar questions about New Jersey and their schools.
There was never a dull moment during the weekend. We went out every day, whether it was to go Black Friday shopping or going to New York City for the first time—which, by the way, was AMAZING. I've always wanted to visit the city, and now I can check that off my bucket list.
It was quite depressing when I had to go. I knew I'd miss them badly. But I've already made plans to return for spring break, so it wasn't all that bad.
So this Thanksgiving, I was thankful for the five seemingly new family members I gained, who took me in and made me feel as loved and appreciated as if I'd known them my whole life. Surely, lots of people have relatives, however distant, they've never met. Go meet yours.
On hook-up culture
By Hilary Ribons, Staff Writer
"Well, I can't get mad at him/her. We were just hooking up…"
I can't tell you how many times I've heard this phrase from my peers over the past few years. It always comes as we sit down and try to untangle the mess of confusing actions that resulted from what was supposed to be a casual encounter.
It appears my friends are not the only ones trying to understand the codes and rules behind hooking up. There has been considerable focus on hook-up culture among college students. Whether it's universally participated in or not, the term "hook-up" is familiar to most young adults. Its deliberate ambiguity allows people to describe their exploits and adventures without revealing too much about what they are actually doing behind closed doors.
In a recent article for The Atlantic, Emily Esfahani Smith outlined the pros and cons of the college "dating" norm. She concluded that hooking up leaves participants dissatisfied, and she questioned why students don't require more out of each other in order to put an end to the confusing and hurtful concept.
I met up with one of my old friends from my previous college, and without thinking, we started to try to talk through it. This girl is a successful senior at a small college out in the countryside of Massachusetts. She holds two jobs, an internship and makes great grades. She admitted to participating in hook-up culture. She made some solid points about hook-up culture I hadn't thought of.
Young people are still trying to make sense of a traditionally unconventional behavior. There seems to be a code that balances on the verge of non-commitment and insensitivity. Those who are most successful at surviving the gauntlet of hook-up encounters are the ones who are able to balance on that line. But where is that line?
"I know I don't want a relationship," my friend said. "If there was a guy to stay around for years, I'd keep them—friends with benefits, that's fine. It's not like I'm looking for multiple guys, but when they find someone else I have to, too. I'd be fine having one or two people and switching off…"
Her answer reflects the attitudes of many peers I've spoken to over the past few years. Most ideally want the benefits of casual, stress-free play without worrying about hurt feelings or being constrained by a relationship. But they want monogamy, or casual sex with only one person at at time, too. Because monogamy brings with it a certain level of commitment, the relationship-wary often shy away from it in order to keep their options open.
With the constant upheaval of the college school year, the endless commitments to stay competitive and the realization that a lot of change is bound to happen in at least the next five years. Before the majority of today's college-aged students start to think about marriage, a good portion of students—65 to 75 percent, according to figures stated in Smith's article—are or have in the past turned to hooking up to satisfy their immediate needs without any long-term machinations.
Hook-up culture is criticized for causing emotional fallout without responsibility. But many people who participate in it feel that if it is approached by both parties for what it is, without the hope of anything more, and that the risk is minimized. My friend continued and said,
"Hooking up is a power thing. It's the power of suggestion. If they see that you can be with other people, then they know that you could be with other people. It makes them want to be with you more. You want what you can't have, and when you have it, you don't want it. That's when girls get attached. That's why I want at least two people, so when you start liking someone, you can take a break."
Though this may come off as calloused, it's basic self-preservation in a culture that places an emphasis on maintaining the freedom not to be responsible for someone else's emotions (as that seems to be reserved for a relationship).
Hooking up—in all its different meanings and forms—seems to be a response of young people who have realized that the serious commitment of an adult relationship is not, at the time, for them. It seems to be the response of those who expect themselves to change in the coming years, and who can't promise their time, energy and emotions to someone else. It also seems to be a substitute for filling the desire that people have for closeness, even when they can't promise something long term.
Then again, what do I know? These are merely the thoughts of one of those college-aged girls backed with a little bit of research and observation.
Free and for sale
By Hilary Ribons, Staff Writer
We are serial deal-seekers, makers and money-savers. We have slim wallets made slimmer by our penchant for purchasing hot pockets and Ramen at 7-11. We are college students. And where there are deals, you better bet we will find them. I've made it easier for you this time by exposing one of Boston University's Facebook groups' best-kept secrets. The "Free and For Sale" Facebook page is a public group that as of now has about 1,920 members. The title is pretty much self-explanatory. All the stuff you find on there is either—wait for it—free or for sale. The page is a forum for "fridges, futons, textbooks and tons of other stuff," according to the page's about section.
It keeps its promise. On the groups wall, tons of BU students write posts advertising things that they are selling, getting rid of or looking for. And they include everything. Here's an amusing list of items being sold and requested that I saw while perusing the page:
– A Wally the Green Monster Pillow Pet
– An LED desk lamp
– A November bus/train pass
– A Wii console
– An "everything must go" closet sale
– An iPhone
– Fairy wings
– Concert tickets
– Recording services
Students offer help (and sometimes sarcasm) to their peers, either responding to their requests with offers of their own, or directing them to places where they can buy or sell what they are looking to. Most of the items on the page are lightly used, and the owners are looking to get rid of them quickly and conveniently, so they are cheaper than they would be off-the-shelf. It's a pretty convenient way to buy or sell something, since it's all located within the BU community. Usually, buyers and sellers contact each other via message or phone if they are interested in making a transaction.
There you have it—I just catered to your weaknesses—convenience, low prices and the allure of new crap. Have at it. If nothing else, join for the sheer amusement of seeing what people post.


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Mint Juleps for Kentucky Derby Day
Mint juleps have their moment in the sun come Saturday, when people who don't normally muddle sugar and mint with bourbon will be doing just that (and looking for silver julep cups) in honor of the Kentucky Derby. This recipe from Gourmet actually simplifies the process…
We've read many different methods for making a mint julep. Some call for muddling mint and sugar in the glass, but Gourmet (and, for that matter, the official Kentucky Derby website) calls for making a mint-infused simple syrup that you can keep in the fridge.
With the flavored simple syrup, all you have to do is add it to a glass with some ice and bourbon and give it a stir—much less labor-intensive if you're serving a crowd.
• Get the recipe: Mint Julep, from Gourmet
We do love the way a cold drink fogs up the outside of a silver cup with condensation. It's too late to order julep cups online, but you can usually find them at fine gift stores (that sell china or tableware), antique stores, and sometimes florists, who use them as bud vases.
Related: Summer Cocktail: Bourbon Mint Tea
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David Torn plays guitar on Hora Feliz (intro) and Sideshow (outro)New York composer/saxophonist Tim Berne has been dramatically expanding Snakeoil's original acoustic chamber-jazz sound world lately – and on this live set, all the way to thundering timpani climaxes, avant-rock guitar howls and squelching electronics, though the Berne trademark of implacably interweaving horn lines tugged by sly rhythm-bends constantly resurfaces. This fourth Snakeoil album for ECM is one of the most viscerally direct and exciting chapters in a consistently creative story. Read more
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I was about to post my blog post for the week and I heard the news of the death of Africa's greatest icon. .
He understood all the hurtful things than were done unto us, the black people... To him it was not a history lesson or a video watched on youtube... it was his life.. but he understood that hatred does not help us, hatred can only consume us and make ones self a slave in mind, a zombie with guns, knives, killing and causes self destruction.. Hatred does not build a nation.. He started with the man in the mirror, he became the change he wanted to see..and he build a legacy...
His names is written in the books of history as one of the greatest inspirational man of all time. His strength and courage touched nations...
Tears shall dry but his name shall forever be engraved in our hearts. He was a man of great honour.
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"It must be a woman"
Archaeologists, Prof. Nicholas Conard and his team member Maria Malina, present the discovery of two fragments of a new female figurine in today's edition of the journal: Archäologische Ausgrabungen Baden-Württemberg. The figurine shows similarities with the well-known Venus from Hohle Fels that Prof. Conard published in 2009. [more...]
1) The carved and engraved mammoth ivory fragments from Hohle Fels Cave. 2) Reconstruction of how the new finds fit in relation to the female figurine from 2008. Figure: M. Malina/University of Tübingen
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Giant deers were still present in Southern Germany after the Ice Age
The mass extinction at the end of the last Ice Age led to the disappearance of many animal species including the mammoth, the woolly rhinoceros, cave bears and the Megaloceros, also known as the giant deer or Irish elk, which could weigh as much as 1.5 tons. Scientists still do not fully know the precise reasons for the extinction of many species; it probably took place due to a combination of climate change and hunting by humans. However, some species of animals survived the end of the last glacial period somewhat longer than others. They include the giant deer, which populated huge areas of Eurasia during the Ice Age. These animals were still present in parts of north-western Europe after the Ice Age, before they finally disappeared about 7,000 years ago. Scientists at the University of Tübingen have now managed to isolate mitochondrial genomes (mtDNA) from deer bones found in the Swabian Alb that are 12,000 years old which sheds light on how prevalent these animals were in southern Germany.
Skeleton of a giant deer. Photo: Cosimo Posth
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What 300,000 year old eggshells reveal about the environment of the Palaeolithic
In the 1990s the discovery of the oldest completely preserved wooden hunting weapons made the Palaeolithic excavation site in Schöningen internationally renowned. Scientists from the Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment Tübingen and colleagues from Halle-Wittenberg and Hannover identified eggshell remains from various species of birds. The systematic evaluation of these eggshells within the next years will help to achieve significant contributions to the reconstruction of the climatic conditions during this interglacial period as well as new insights into the behaviour of migratory birds and the human diet 300,000 years ago.
Fragment of a 300,000 year old eggshell from a whooper swan on top of an intact modern day egg belonging to this species. Photo: Jordi Serangeli
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The European Bison Did Not Dwell In The Forest
Together with colleagues from Germany and Poland, palaeontologist Prof. Dr. Hervé Bocherens of the Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment (HEP) and the Department of Geosciences at the University of Tübingen examined the oldest known bones of bison from Europe. Their research revealed that European Bison were "mixed eaters" who preferred open landscapes to a life in the forest. These findings have a direct impact on the current conservation concept for these animals, which are threatened with extinction. The associated study was financed by the Polish National Science Centre (grant no N N304 301940) and published today in the renowned scientific journal PLOS ONE. [more...]
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Tübingen, 16.12.2014
Ice Age hunters decimated mammoth populations 30,000 years ago
Researchers from the University of Tübingen and the Senckenberg Nature Research Society say hunting by humans appears significantly cut mammoth populations in western Europe around 30,000 years ago. The researchers analyzed bones, teeth and mammoth ivory from the Gravettian era (30,500 - 22,000 years ago) to show that climate conditions as well as food and water supplies for these giant herbivores remained stable. Yet the study, led by biogeologist Dr. Dorothée G. Drucker and published in "Quaternary International," shows that their numbers declined.
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Tübingen, 11.12.2014
DFG backs new Tübingen humanities research center
The unit will seek to fill a gap in our knowledge of early human history. The early phase of modern humans, 100,000 to 40,000 years ago, has been studied in detail in the fields of archaeology, paleoanthropology and genetics. Yet historical linguistic studies have so far examined a period of 5,000 to 10,000 years ago at most. How did humans develop in the intervening time – from 30,000 to 3,000 years ago? The new research center aims to shed light on this period via interdisciplinary collaboration between the fields of linguistics, paleoanthropology, archaeology and genetics. New developments in each of these disciplines now make it possible to work together effectively in this area.


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When Abele Bolla opened up Al Gambero Inn in the northern Italian town of Soave over 100 years ago, no one could have guessed that the favorite pastime of winemaking would continue for four generations. Today, the spirit of the Bolla family lives on in the carefully crafted wines we bring to your table.
Named "Oenotria" by the ancient Greeks for its abundance of grapevines, Italy has always had a culture that is virtually inextricable from wine. Wine grapes are grown just about everywhere throughout the country—a long and narrow boot-shaped peninsula extending into the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas. The defining geographical feature of the country is the Apennine Mountain range, extending from Liguria in the north to Calabria in the south. The island of Sicily nearly grazes the toe of Italy's boot, while Sardinia lies to the country's west. Climate varies significantly throughout the country, with temperature being somewhat more dependent on elevation than latitude, though it is safe to generalize that the south is warmer. Much of the highest quality viticulture takes place on gently rolling, picturesque hillsides.
Italy boasts more indigenous varieties than any other country—between 500 and 800, depending on whom you ask—and most wine production relies upon these native grapes. In some regions, international varieties have worked their way in, but their use is declining in popularity, especially as younger growers begun to take interest in rediscovering forgotten local specialties. Sangiovese is the most widely planted variety in the country, reaching its greatest potential in parts of Tuscany. Nebbiolo is the prized grape of Piedmont in the northwest, producing singular, complex and age-worthy wines. Other important varieties include Montepulciano, Trebbiano, Barbera, Nero d'Avola and of course, Pinot Grigio.
An easy-going red variety with generous fruit and a supple texture, Merlot's subtle tannins make it perfect for early drinking and allow it to pair with a wide range of foods. But the grape also has enough stuffing to make serious, world-renowned wines. One simply needs to look to Bordeaux to understand Merlot's status as a noble variety. On the region's Right Bank, in St. Emilion and Pomerol, it dominates in blends with Cabernet Franc. On the Left Bank in the Medoc, it plays a supporting role to (and helps soften) Cabernet Sauvignon—in both cases resulting in some of the longest-lived and highest-quality wines in the world. They are often emulated elsewhere in Bordeaux-style blends, particularly in California's Napa Valley, where Merlot also frequently shines on its own.
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Merlot is known for its soft, silky texture and approachable flavors of ripe plum, red and black cherry and raspberry. In a cool climate, you may find earthier notes alongside dried herbs, tobacco and tar, while Merlot from warmer regions is generally more straightforward and fruit-focused.
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Lamb with Merlot is an ideal match—the sweetness of the meat picks up on the sweet fruit flavors of the wine to create a harmonious balance. Merlot's gentle tannins allow for a hint of spice and its medium weight and bright acidity permit the possibilities of simple pizza or pasta with red sauce—overall, an extremely versatile food wine.
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Since the release of the 2004 film Sideways, Merlot's repuation has taken a big hit, and more than a decade later has yet to fully recover, though it is on its way. What many viewers didn't realize was that as much as Miles derided the variety, the prized wine of his collection—a 1961 Château Cheval Blanc—is made from a blend of Merlot with Cabernet Franc.


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I think (fingers crossed) it is officially fall
14 comments:
- Katie Elizabeth said...
I am so jealous you are just now getting into fall! I think it's officially winter here :( Such cute outfits!!
- November 12, 2014 at 7:06 AM
- Mree said...
I'm so happy to be able to wear sweaters now. Even though it is still fall, it feels more like winter. Brr..
- November 12, 2014 at 7:15 AM
- brooke lyn said...
lord, i heart our similar styles!!!! LOVE this combo. glad you get to experience a tiny bit of fall in cali
- November 12, 2014 at 7:31 AM
- Jillian Manesh said...
yahh! so much great inspiration! it's cooling down in charleston this weekend too...im excited to wear some fall clothes :) xo jillian - cornflake dreams
- November 12, 2014 at 8:14 AM
- Hilary said...
It's 78 here today. Which is actually nice because I just bought an olive green skirt that falls right below the knees, so it's perfect for the weather. Old Navy has black pixie pants that look just like those in leopard flats picture - I bought them and love them (in case you need some)!
- November 12, 2014 at 8:32 AM
- Jo said...
aaaannd now I want to go shopping!! cute, cute inspirations!
- November 12, 2014 at 8:57 AM
I agree with Jo above, this post def. makes me want to go shopping!! Every now and then we get a hint of fall and then it's taken away. I wish the weather would pick a season and stick with it for a few months :) I love this post and these outfit inspirations!
- November 12, 2014 at 9:23 AM
- Nat said...
Love all of these outfits!!
- November 12, 2014 at 9:23 AM
Cute outfit you've got all ready to bust out!
- November 12, 2014 at 9:31 AM
- Simply LKJ said...
Great outfits. It is going to be downright cold here this weekend. I think we skipped fall!
- November 12, 2014 at 9:43 AM
- Sarah said...
Yes! That first outfit pick, perfection! Loving this cooler weather we're getting. But still not cool enough to need a heavier jacket.
- November 12, 2014 at 10:48 AM
- MakeMeUpMia said...
Very cute picks, love them all! Oklahoma has jumped straight into winter apparently. It's 30 degrees and freezing cold today :(
- November 12, 2014 at 10:48 AM
- Jennifer Sabino said...
I'm in North Carolina & it has been in the low 70s the past few days but we are heading for a huge drop by the end of the week. The highs in the low 40s! I couldn't be more excited for cooler weather. I love the cold weather for Christmas, but once the Christmas season is over...I'm ready for Spring asap.
- November 12, 2014 at 10:52 AM
- Lauren said...
we skipped over the majority of fall and went straight to winter! there's snow in the forecast for the weekend!! BOOO!!!!!!
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Television consumers who rely on Time Warner Cable in some parts of the country cannot watch programming produced by the CBS television network due to a corporate financial dispute.
The impasse is largely over the amount of the fee that Time Warner must pay CBS to distribute its programming to its cable subscribers. CBS programming remains free to the public over airwaves using an antenna, but it is not a reliable or convenient alternative. These negotiations involve a host of issues, as each company tries to get the best deal for its shareholders.
While the two companies negotiate over fees, civil rights and consumer advocates argue that is not right for a dispute to end up denying viewers access to important news and emergency information. And in many markets such as New York and Los Angeles, this loss of access to programming affects large numbers of African Americans, Latinos and seniors.
Consumer advocates and civil rights groups over the years have worked with Congress and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to develop a series of rules governing the relationships between content providers and distributors that are designed to promote a diversity of voices and ensure communities have access to essential local news and information offered by over-the-air broadcasting.
As The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights explained in a 2011 letter to the FCC Chairman regarding retransmission fees:
Unfortunately, when large companies negotiate carriage agreements, subscribers and viewers are often left in the middle, possibly being deprived of programming if corporate negotiations fail. Even worse, the highly concentrated media marketplace means that independent programming is left on the sidelines, while large cable programmers and broadcasters receive nationwide distribution for programming that offers little that serves the full diversity of the audience.
The civil rights community has long regarded diversity and competition in media as an important goal because of the powerful role the media plays in the democratic process, as well as in shaping perceptions about who we are as individuals and as a nation. The current system does not work. The current media ecosystem does not give small independent programmers control over their creations. The underlying structure of our media puts consumers on the sidelines as large companies make decisions about what we are able to see and hear.


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Sunday was "Christians against Poverty Sunday" and our Pastor Susannah led our thoughts on the subject. This service was held in the back room as the chapel was out of action being decorated.
Wednesday the 10th was our annual planning meeting where we discussed proposals for the coming year. Details of the outcome of this discussion can be found on the website.
Saturday 13th was the "Created" coffee morning and Christmas Fayre where fairly traded craft goods were on sale.
Tuesday 16th was the next bible fellowship; and Wednesday 17th was the Ladies' fellowship which was a bring and buy sale.
Most of the rest of the month was spent in getting ready for Christmas, culminating in the first Sunday in Advent on 28th November when our pastor Jonathan led our thoughts on the people of God in every age.


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Necron by ~Obrotowy on deviantart
Before I start, apologies to Tom for saying terminators suck, I'll explain why I think they suck below. If I was using his army I'd have probably done the same things though.
This Monday at the club I played a 2000 point game with my Necrons vs DA Deathwing terminators. It's the 2nd time I've played against the army in 2 weeks. The first week was my ork bikes+dakkajets vs deathwing terminators with allied BA.
The armies we used:
Me with Necrons:
Destroyer lord with Mindshackle scarabs, sempiternal weave and warscythe
3x5 warriors
3x Nightscythes (hastily assembled and almost painted at the weekend)
2x10 warriors
2x Ghost arks
6x wraiths with whip coils
3x3 Canoptek Spyders (I still call them tomb spyders)
9x scarabs
Tom with Dark Angels Death wing (from memory so probably inaccurate):
Belial (attached to one of the termy squads with an apothecary)
Interrogator chaplain.
5-6? squads of 5 terminators (an assortment of combat and shooty squads)
Mortis pattern contemptor dreadnought with 2x twin linked lascannons and typhoon missile launcher
We managed to get the Relic mission with the corner to corner deployment. Tom got the warlord trait to redeploy and I got one for my HQ to get counter attack in my own deployment zone. He deployed first with his army close to the objective and the dreadnought hiding in the back to snipe vehicles. I deployed close to the objective too, my scarab farm deploying opposite his landraider and my wraiths opposite his command squad of doom.
1st turn night fight! Yay, cover saves for everyone!
Turn 1
I failed to steal the initiative and he advanced towards the relic and my army. His shooting took a couple of wounds off a spyder and a hull point off a ghost ark. In retaliation my army moved up, I took some pot shots killing 1 termy in his command squad. My scarabs were then in range of his land raider, charged it and munched all of its armour off mwahahaha. They're so easy to kill now in combat with 3s to hit, loving it!
1 VP to me for first blood.
Turn 2
His army moves further up. His command squad run in the shooting phase to get into contact with the relic. His shooting failed to do anything dramatic, Ghost arks still pretty much unharmed and all my spyders and wraiths still intact. He charged my scarab squad of 18 bases with 2 terminator squads and his chaplain, they kill a big bunch of scarabs, my scarabs kill 1 or 2 termys but due to the new fearless rules they don't care (hehe, they're so evil now as a tar pit).
All 3 of my night scythes come from reserve, sweet! 6 of my spyders are in range of the scarabs and bung 6 more bases into combat with the termys. One of my Arks heads towards the relic and my night scythes move up to pummel all of their firepower into his command squad who are sitting on the relic. I shot the 3 night scythes, ghost ark and embarked squad into his command squad, all the shots ping off harmlessly and I almost hurt one of my spyders with the tesla arcing onto them. I charged the squad with my wraiths and 3 of my spyders, by the end of his next turn his squad and HQ are dead and my spyders, wraiths and DLord are unharmed. Belial managed to punch himself in the face twice because of my mindshackle scarabs.
Turn 3
Termys killed the last of my scarabs. Another termy squad killed a ghost ark and charged the warriors inside, killed 3 warriors and lost 2 termys. The termy command squad died to wraiths and spyders. He shot down one of my night scythes with his dreadnought.
My night scythes moved up and killed the contemptor dreadnought with glances. The warriors in the surviving ark jumped out and grabbed the relic. My wraiths and spyders charged into the termys that killed my scarabs.
Turn 4
Combats leave 2 terminators standing, the chaplain in endless challenges with my DLord and 1 terminator failing to damage any warriors. My ghost ark with the relic floats around aimlesslessly.
Turn 5.
Still the same 2 terminators fighting on. We called it a game there. I had 5 VP for relic, first blood and warlord, Tom had 0.
It felt a bit hollow at the end, it wasn't a close run game. I lost a night scythe and my scarabs and he lost everything. They're terminators! The Emprahs best of the best aren't meant to drop like flies... I think the problem was that his army has no significant shooty elements. Its built entirely around death star units from a really old codex, maybe the next DA codex will sort this out, maybe make their termys cheaper or something.
I think one of the problems with terminators is that your average terminator hasn't really changed much since 3rd edition whereas there have been all sorts of new Xenos and marine units appearing that handle how they save and attack differently from what terminators are really setup to deal with. Terminators are really built for dealing with bog-standard marines. A 2+ save doesn't cut it these days on a one wound model that is often equipped for hitting last in combat. There are just too many units out there with volume of attacks/wounds/shots to overload their saving capacity before you even think about AP2 weapons.
Wraiths have more attacks, admittedly not power weapons, and always hitting first with 24 rending attacks is just going to make it a bad day for terminators, especially with preferred enemy from the destroyer lord giving them re-rolls on a 1 to hit and to wound.
Terminators also lack mobility. You can bung them in a landraider but things start getting stupendously expensive and again the scarabs will just pop up and munch it.
One thing I have noticed is that Relic mission really changes how the game works. I've played 2 games with this mission, once using massed guard infantry vs Eldar and the above battle. In the battle vs Eldar my opponent had jetbikes pick up the relic and I just couldn't catch up with my guardsmen. The jetbikes were perfect for the role as they move an extra D6 in the assault phase.
In my game last Monday the entire game turned into a bundle in the middle and my mobile warriors hopped out of their transport, picked up the relic and hopped back in.
Having to pick something up, protect it and run away with it really changes the mechanics of 40k and forces you to thing quite differently from any mission I've played before.


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Richmond's comedy sweetheart L.E. Zarling is a triple-threat, bringing the city improv, stand up, and coaching young comedians in the art of the laugh. - Via GayRVA.com
Virginia came out full force at this year's PrideFest on Brown's Island.
Via GayRVA.com - When you enter The Tottering Teacup, you're immediately welcomed by displays of pride. Various coordinating colors string together to create a handmade knit hat on each of the workers in the tea shop.
The Henrico County Library is launching an inclusive LGBTQIA+ book discussion group for Richmond at Libbie Mill Library this October.
SEPT 20 - Celebrate Virginia PrideFest 2018 with a sketch comedy show that explores the joys and frustrations of being queer, written and performed by LGBTQ+ Richmonders. Proceeds benefit Side by Side, an organization dedicated to creating supportive communities where Virginia's LGBTQ+ youth can define themselves, belong, and flourish.
Scott's Addition has just become more colorful. The neighborhood is putting its pride on display — permanently. The intersection at Altamont Avenue and W. Marshall Street has been painted in a fanned out rainbow. (via GayRVA.com)
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts' newest exhibit, "Napoleon: Power and Splendor," will feature more than 200 pieces of art depicting the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, minor nobleman, military general, and self-titled French Emperor.
Get your drink on for a good cause this summer. Starting this May and running through August, Q Rooftop and VA Pride are hosting Thirst, an afterwork party from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every first and third Thursday.
I love trying out new restaurants and visiting old favorites while washing it all down with great beer at the seemingly endless list of local craft breweries.
"I love the diversity of Richmond. It's such a vibrant community and there's so much to do and I love how it's continuing to grow."
"I love going to events at the various breweries in town and keep an eye on the National for bands I want to see."
Angela's favorite parts of the Richmond region are Maymont Park and Carytown.


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The Giz Wiz Show 1610 for February 17th 2017, Our 94th Independent Production.
Thanks to our wonderful Patreon supporters The Giz Wiz Show not only continues, but is heading toward the end of its 2nd year of independent production. If you'd like to support OMGchad & DickDe in our independent venture (we pay for everything ourselves, including travel) just click the Patreon link at the top of our show web page: http://www.gizwiz.tv/ You can also contribute just once via the PayPal link that's there too. And thank you for doing that! Our show wouldn't exist without our viewer's support.
This week we finish 'gadgets we found at the preview to the 2017 International Home and Housewares Show'. That show takes place in Chicago in March, but there's a great preview of the preview here in New York City! So on this week's show three more gadgets others will wait a month to see.
There were more than just appliances at the show. For example, here's a very clever luggage system from Biaggi.
This company makes so many different bags, I'll just talk about one that is out now. (Watch the video to see a demo of the newest one, due out in May, 2017.) Biaggi says you can pack smarter and fit everything you need for an extended trip in their inventive and spacious ZipSak 31-inch MicroFold Upright. A patent pending Z-fold design allows this sturdy duffle to magically transform from a small pouch into a spacious 31-inch high rolling duffle with plenty of room for all your travel essentials. (Check the photo on the left. That little bag near the bottom opens to the full sized bag behind it!) A convenient top zipper can be used for loading like a tote bag, a durable wrap-around zipper allows you to pack items flat and secure them with a strap, similar to a conventional suitcase. And once you reach your destination, the ZipSack quickly and easily compresses back into the small pouch that can be hidden away. The folded duffle takes up to 80% less room than comparable bags, and weighs only 5.7 pounds! The ZipSak duffle is constructed of a tough crinkle oxford nylon fabric in a selection of trendy hues and features four durable pro-velocity spinner wheels for easy maneuverability. Prices range from about $59.99 to $99.99.
Giz Wiz Video: https://youtu.be/EHOSqumgOeA
Company website: http://www.biaggi.com/
See or hear this show: www.gizwiz.tv/episode/1610


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Today we introduce you a new useful script for Adobe Illustrator which was made by Alex Sheingart. This script allows you to change the color swatches for fill and stroke to the other color swatches. We present you the beta version of the product, so please test it and send us your suggestions and comments for the improvements. Your ideas can be fulfilled in the new version of the Replace Swatches Color.
You can download Replace Swatches Color script by clicking the Download button on this page.
Install the scripts into the following folder:
Let's take a closer look on the way this script works. So we have a couple of selected objects. We need to change red to magenta color for the stroke and the fill. Keep the objects selected and go to the File > Script > Replace Swatches Color. Select the color in the upper window of the Swatches (it is red in our case) which we want to switch. And now select in the lower window of the Switches the other color (magenta in our case) with which the older color will be replaced. Tick "Selected" in the "What is replace" options. Then tick "Fill" and "Stroke" in the "Type of replace" options.
And now click on the Replace.
Tolerance allows the search of colors within set range of colors. For example, for the RGB 144, 95, 38, Tolerance is 77. It searches the objects the color of which differs from the given color to the Tolerance value (in our example it is 77).
Random sets a range of new colors. So, if Random > 0 (in our example Random =18) then found objects of the color is changed into random colors from the range.


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Wonderful Vintage St. Louis 1930's-40's Barbershop Collectible "Hair by Rose" 55" X 35" Stain Glass Sign
I originally found this wonderful stain glass barbershop collectible advertising sign in downtown St. Louis around 15 years ago. Per the previous owner, it was originally used as a business advertising sign for a barbershop business in the 1930's--40's.
The unusual and attractive sign measures about 55" X 35" from outer frame to outer frame.
The Sign is in very good condition with some minor stress lines as shown in my photos.
Vintage Stain Glass signs are typically a rarity and extremely difficult to find now days, especially in good condition.
The vintage Stain Glass sign will make a wonderful display piece for a trophy, advertising, or sports room.
Seller will drop off the Sign at the Village's UPS store and assist buyer in facilitating shipping. Shipping cost and insurance will be paid by seller directly to the UPS store. Information will be provided to the buyer at the time of sale. Direct pickup of the sign is also available.
Please look closely at all my photos and feel free to ask questions.
NOTE: Wrapping & Boxing will be done Professionally through UPS.
The shipping fees noted are only an estimate. The lucky Buyer will
pay the exact shipping, handling, & insurance cost.
Also, the Buyer does have the option of Picking up the Vintage Sign.
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LA Bazaar has sold fine porcelain for over 27 years. We offer a fine selection of vintage porcelain and handpainted pieces.


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Giclée print of an original oil painting, printed on smooth archival fine art paper with archival inks. Signed and numbered. Limited edition of 150. Paper size is 23"H x 19"W. Dimensions refer to image size.


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Bump Liquor Love, the latest cut from Jason Derulo. It dropped on Sunday, August 29th, 2010. Jason Derulo's horizons are broadening with each new release, and Liquor Love is no exception. It's a worthy addition to a catalogue that has seen much growth since Jason Derulo stepped foot in the rap game. We're looking forward to hearing more.
Check out Jason Derulo on In My Head (Remix), featuring K Prophet. If your interest is piqued, hit up Jason Derulo's profile for more info, news, songs, and mixtapes.
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The route we took passed through New Mexico's north eastern corner. On that route were two more points of interest.
|Shelter is across the lake, to the right of center
The first was Clayton Lake State Park Dinosaur Tracks. The park is a few miles north of Highway 87, then there's a nice stretch-your-legs walk to the site along a path and across the dam.
In picture to the right, you can see the site's shelter across the lake. To the left of the shelter is the exposed track site.
The interpretive signs were well-composed and helped to find some interesting ttacks, yielding interesting scenarios, such as a dinosaur's hesitation and a rippled, mud-cracked trackway.
It would be best to visit this site when the sun's angle casts more shadows, earlier or later in the day so the tracks are more visible. At the time of our visit the sun was too high and bright. Yet, since a boardwalk allowed you to see tracks from all sides, there was plenty to see.
The second stop in New Mexico was Capulin Volcano National Monument. I learned about cinder cone volcanos, and this was a perfect example of it. There is a road that spirals around the cone to the top. At the top, you have wonderfully panoramic views of the Raton-Clayton volcanic field, Sangre de Cristo mountains in the distance, and portions of four states (New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Colorado).
|Capulin Volcano
|View from the top of Capulin Volcano
Thus ends the 2013 WIPS Texas trip. I'm hoping to collect photos from participants of the fossils they found. If I can, and they've been identified, I'll try to get them posted here. If not, well, look for the next trip story!


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WINTER 2017 FAIR APPLICATIONs ARE OPEN UNTIL Oct 1, 2017!
THE LINK TO THE APPLICATION IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. PLease read all the things on the way down, it's all good to know!
The Royal Bison is a small, tightly curated craft, art and design fair located in the heart of the Old Strathcona retail district in Edmonton, Alberta.
The fair has been blowin' through town since 2007, has a ferocious following of supportive customers, and dare we say it gets better and better with age. The fair pops up for a weekend only twice a year with 70-ish top-notch makers, designers, illustrators and assorted hangers-on showing their work and they bring some of the most vivid design, art and music this city and region have to offer. It is vendor-run, aligned with the arts community, staunchly independent and it's one hell of a good time.
Q: What's it cost to be a vendor?
A: It depends!
REGULAR VENDORS - you know who you are!
The above pricing is based on the amount of table space you need. Typically, most vendors will only receive 4 feet of space (we want to fit in as many vendors in to keep table costs as low as possible) but if you feel your product/display requires more, feel free to apply for more. Ten foot spaces are reserved for vendors with larger items or displays (think furniture or clothing). Table fee includes booth space, table (if you need one) and all the chairs you could need. Wall space and access to power is free, but available only by request and subject to availability.
We know what it's like to take a leap and try new things when we're new to something, and we love supporting rising new talent! We know from experience you need those precious $$$ to try things. If you're brand new to making/designing/illustrating (having only run your company/made your products for TWO YEARS OR LESS, or if you're still in design school) this is for you! We want to help young designers out with a few tables that are eligible for a 40% discount on your table fee. Just check the box in the application form to be considered for this subsidy!
YOUNG ARTIST'S TABLE - 18 and under!
Whatcha doin'? Making art in school? Making leathergoods in your basement? Wanna show it to Edmonton? We have a few young artist's tables available at the Royal Bison. Just check the box in the application form to be considered for this option!
What kind of vendors are we looking for?
It's a good thing and a bad thing, but the fact is that we get way more applications than we have room for. It's competitive to get in to the fair, but definitely not impossible. The Royal Bison is curated with an eye towards the unique and designed. We are a snapshot of what is going on in the indie art, design, music and related fields in Edmonton and beyond right at this moment. To be fair to everyone, applications are juried by an ever-changing group of five (or so) members of Edmonton's creative community. We always make room for new people and new ideas. Read on and find out what we're lookin' for:
Local Vs. Out of Town
Much of our table space is dedicated to local vendors but out of town applications are welcome and are juried on design merit.
Something New
While we have a number of return vendors in every fair, we also have a whole whack of new folks. There have been a lot of fine individuals launch what became very successful art/craft endeavours at the Bison and we'd like to keep that going. Previous attendance at the Bison is no guarantee of repeat attendance. If you've vended before, we expect to see new and fresh items and obvious progression of work in your application.
The Genuinely Weird
Anybody who had been to a Bison knows we're not your typical craft fair, and we'd like to keep it that way. If you've been to the Bison before, you know what we're talking about. If not, we invite you to have a peek at our blog and our Instagram feed, which feature work of vendors from fairs past.
No Fan Art
There are so many illustrators out there making original work, and we'd like to feature them. If you're painting Bill Murray or printing Spock, please apply elsewhere.
Regarding Jewelry
By far the most competitive category. If you're making jewelry on the side (ie. it's not your primary focus), and want to bring it to the Bison, we need to see it in your application (photos, please). And don't be surprised if we accept you for your primary work, but ask you to leave the jewelry at home.
Regarding Cultural Appropriation
If you're making First Nations (or First Nations-inspired) work, we hope you're doing it because you have legitimate ties to First Nations culture. If you're showing us a picture of a headdress or dreamcatcher, etc, please let us know your rationale for using this imagery.
(Generally) No Food
If you've got a great food item, apply away, but note that we're located next to a huge farmer's market. Most likely your food item will be a better fit and find a more receptive audience there.
Design Vs. Handmade
As the craft and design movement has evolved, so has the Royal Bison. We celebrate design work in many forms and through many processes – if your items are designed by you in the Edmonton region, but manufactured elsewhere and/or by someone else, we are proud to show your work at the fair.


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mandag 28. november 2011
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Anne! What an adorable idea!! Super cute and perfect!!!!SvarSlett
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Å disse var lekre og så flott med den hvitmalingen på:)SvarSlett
Så nydelig flotte de var. :)SvarSlett
Wow! These are beautiful, really lovely tagsSvarSlett
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What a gorgeous tags Anne.SvarSlett
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Love the tags - brilliantSvarSlett
Thanks for joining in at Totally Papercrafts this week
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Awww these are so cute, such a great idea, they will be fab on christmas pressies!SvarSlett
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Helt underbara!!SvarSlett
I can 't thank you enough for totally unique idea. It will be best to give a gift on my sister 's daughter. I sure she will like it.SvarSlett
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Thanks so much for joining us at Paper Sundaes with our Winter Wonderland challenge. Such cute tags - love them!SvarSlett
These are gorgeous. Thanks for playing in the Pollycraft challenge.SvarSlett
These cute, this is a great idea. I am excited for the idea. Thanks for sharing such an excellent idea.SvarSlett
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Awww, gorgeous Christmas tags!SvarSlett
Thanks for playing along in our Christmas Fun challenge this month over at Pollycraft :o)
It was very beautiful. That's great challenge. Thank you for playing along with us this week at the crazy challenge.SvarSlett
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R & A Orchards
Phone(706) 273-3821
- Admission: $0.00
Hours of Operation
- Monday : 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Tuesday : 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Wednesday : 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Thursday : 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Friday : 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Saturday : 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Sunday : 9:00am - 6:00pm
In 1983, the third generation entered the family orchard business when Roger and Ann's son Andy planted his first tree for a FFA school project. Their daughter Rhonda began helping in the apple house that same year.
Whether its working in the kitchen making pies and other goodies or working in the fields with fruits and vegetables, there is always something to do. At the present time, R & A Orchard has approximately 60 acres of apples trees and approximately 10 acres of peaches and nectarines. Peach picking begins around June 1 with apple picking beginning August 1. Also vegetables through frost. Apple season normally runs through December 1.
Our family hopes you will enjoy some of our favorite family recipes, and we extend a cordial welcome for you to visit with us soon! For your convenience, visit our website and feel free to order our products anytime. We appreciate you all!
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