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First review is Friday, February 18, 2011 by 5:00 p.m. the position will be open until filled.
DEFINITION Under the direction of the Director, this clinical position provides individual, family and/or group psychotherapy in a variety of clinical settings. The Therapist I is an entry level position, Therapist II is a journey level position and the Therapist III is the most experienced level. Cases and duties will be assigned based on the Therapist's level of education and experience. There is one full time opening in the Mental Health Department and can be filled at any of the levels, depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant. A hiring list may be established to fill future vacancies.
THERAPIST I $3,121.00 – $3,794.00 per month plus benefits
THERAPIST II $3,277.00 - $3,984.00 per month plus benefits.
THERAPIST III $3,613.00 - $4,392.00 per month plus benefits.
Full-time positions receive an additional in lieu benefit of $285.00 per month that is not included in the stated salary. Colusa County reimburses the full-time employee's share of Social Security, so there is no net deduction for Social Security. Additional benefits are listed on the back of the flyer.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: California Driver's License
• Completion of a minimum of one year in a Master's program in counseling or a closely related field for a Marriage and Family Therapist. A Master's degree is required for Social Work.
• Practicum experience as required by the specific Master's program.
• Possession of or applied for registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee or a Master's degree in Social Work awaiting diploma with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• A Master's degree in counseling, social work or a closely related field.
• Required practicum experience as required by the specific Master's program.
• Possession of or applied for registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern or an Associate of Clinical Social Work with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• A Master's degree in counseling, social work or a closely related field.
• Complete Clinical Supervision Training as authorized by the California Board of Behavioral Services when eligible.
• Two years post graduate related experience of increasing responsibility.
• Current registration as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS A complete application packet will include:
• A signed completed standard Colusa County Application.
• A signed cover letter explaining why you are applying for the position and why you are the best candidate for the position.
• Resume.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Verification of degree and license, including Board of Behavioral Science Registration status.
Submitting an incomplete application packet will result in the disqualification of your application.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (All Levels) - Duties depend on the assignment and may include any or all of the following:
Provides counseling services to children and adults with mental health disorders, and their family members, when appropriate utilizing individual, group, marital or family treatment methods.
Provides prevention and education services in schools and other community agencies.
Participates in the intake process and the evaluation of problems presented by potential clients; develops appropriate treatment plans.
Maintains client records in an electronic health record.
Interprets and explains to community groups the social and emotional factors pertaining to emotional and substance abuse disorders in order to provide a better understanding of the social, environmental, emotional, and physical problems experienced by a family in crisis.
Performs related duties as required.
THERAPIST II AND THERAPIST III - Additional duties:
Develops and provides prevention and education services in schools and other community agencies.
Provides crisis services in the clinic and other settings such as the emergency room or the county jail, as needed.
Provides clinical supervision to interns and/or associates.
Provides professional assistance to staff as needed.
APPLICATION PROCESS - Applications may be obtained from and returned to:
Colusa County Personnel
547 Market Street, Suite 104
Colusa, CA 95932
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Theological Term of the Week
the gospel
The good news of what God accomplished through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- From scripture:
Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, 2 and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures…. (I Corinthians 15:1-4 ESV)
- The Canons of Dordt, The Second Main Point of Doctrine:
Article 1: The Punishment Which God's Justice Requires
God is not only supremely merciful, but also supremely just. His justice requires (as he has revealed himself in the Word) that the sins we have committed against his infinite majesty be punished with both temporal and eternal punishments, of soul as well as body. We cannot escape these punishments unless satisfaction is given to God's justice.
Article 2: The Satisfaction Made by Christ
Since, however, we ourselves cannot give this satisfaction or deliver ourselves from God's anger, God in his boundless mercy has given us as a guarantee his only begotten Son, who was made to be sin and a curse for us, in our place, on the cross, in order that he might give satisfaction for us.
Article 3: The Infinite Value of Christ's Death
This death of God's Son is the only and entirely complete sacrifice and satisfaction for sins; it is of infinite value and worth, more than sufficient to atone for the sins of the whole world.
Article 4: Reasons for This Infinite Value
This death is of such great value and worth for the reason that the person who suffered it is—as was necessary to be our Savior—not only a true and perfectly holy man, but also the only begotten Son of God, of the same eternal and infinite essence with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Another reason is that this death was accompanied by the experience of God's anger and curse, which we by our sins had fully deserved.
Article 5: The Mandate to Proclaim the Gospel to All
Moreover, it is the promise of the gospel that whoever believes in Christ crucified shall not perish but have eternal life. This promise, together with the command to repent and believe, ought to be announced and declared without differentiation or discrimination to all nations and people, to whom God in his good pleasure sends the gospel.
- From Charles Spurgeon in the sermon For Whom Is the Gospel Meant?, explaining the sanctifying influence of he gospel:
When this Truth of God enters the soul, it breeds zealots, martyrs, confessors, missionaries, saints. If any Christians are in earnest and full of love to God and man, they are those who know what Grace has done for them. If any remain faithful under reproaches, joyful under losses and crosses—they are those who are conscious of their indebtedness to Divine Love. If any delight in God while they live and rest in Him as they die—they are the men who know that they are justified by faith in Jesus Christ who justifies the ungodly.All glory be to the Lord who lifts the beggar from the dunghill and sets him among princes, even the princes of His people! He takes the very cast-offs of the world and adopts them into His family and makes them heirs of God by Jesus Christ! The Lord grant us all to know the power of the Gospel upon our sinful selves! The Lord endear to us the name,work and Person of the Sinner's Friend! May we never forget the hole of the pit from where we were drawn, nor the hand which rescued us, nor the undeserved kindness which moved that hand! From now on let us have more and more to say of Infinite Grace. "Free Grace and dying love." Well does the old song say, "Ring those charming bells." Free Grace and dying love—the sinner's windows of hope! Our hearts exult in the very words! Glory be unto You, O Lord Jesus, ever full of compassion. Amen.
Learn more:
- Monergism.com: What Is the Gospel?
- Brian Schwertley: The Good News of the Salvation of Jesus Christ: A Gospel Primer
- Jeffrey C. Nesbitt: A Gospel Summary
- D. A. Carson: What Is the Gospel?—Revisited (pdf)
- Southern Seminary:What Is the Gospel?
What is the Gospel? from Southern Seminary on Vimeo.
- John Piper: What Is the Gospel? (video)
- D. A. Carson: What Is the Gospel? (mp3 download)
- Phil Johnson: The Heart of the Gospel (mp3 download)
Related terms:
- active obedience of Christ
- Christ alone
- incarnation
- justification
- passive obedience of Christ
- propitiation
- reconciliation
- redemption
- resurrecton of Jesus
- substitutionary atonement
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With a $1,100,000 goal, the folks at Gas Powered Games are looking to provide, "the union of our experience working on pure RPG and RTS games, and we're pulling some of the best features from our past games into the Wildman experience." They're looking to take the core RPG experience from Dungeon Siege, the army and tech trees from Supreme Commander, and the MOBA-style arenas of Demigod and mash them all together in Wildman.
It looks like most of the primary team from Gas Powered Games has been pegged for the title, including not only Chris Taylor, but designers Eric Williamson and Steve Bauman, engineering architect Chad Queen, and artists Kevin Pun and former Blizzard employee Stu Rose.
So why would a larger, independent studio like Gas Powered Games turn to Kickstarter? From the page: "We've already started work on Wildman, but we need your help to finish it. We want to follow more closely the examples of companies like Valve and Blizzard, who iterate on as many ideas as possible before settling on the "right" features.
With that in mind, we have intentionally left some areas of the game's design wide open. This isn't to say we don't know what we want to do, or that we lack direction or focus. Instead, it's an indicator that we're hoping we get to make Wildman a bit more organically, with your feedback."
Backers can get a digital copy of the game for as low as $30, but reward tiers go up to as much as $10,000. For more information on Wildman, check out the Kickstarter page.
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I'd like some feedback on some trouble I'm having during meditation.
I simply can't seem to concentrate on my breath. I can notice it but I can't go "deeper" into the sensation. I've been having this problem on and off for about a month. I've been meditating daily (usually 1-2 hours) for about 5 months. In the past I've been able to really let go into the breath and find some peace and quiet. That hasn't been the case recently.
I'm getting frustrated because I feel like I'm wasting my time or doing something wrong. I'll cut my sessions short because it feels like nothing is happening. My mind wanders, I can bring it back to the breath but I have trouble "getting into it" and really focusing.
I also have ADD, I'm not sure if that plays a part. Sometimes the medication helps me concentrate but I'd rather not use that as a crutch.
Do I just accept this as part of my practice and continue to persevere? Or do I need to revise my technique?
Thank you.
Wow - I'm impressed that you have the commitment to try and meditate every day for 1 - 2 hours after only 5 months in the dharma.
I've been practicing for 7 years and I'm lucky to sit for 30 mins a day.
Shorter more focused sessions may be more beneficial. 15 minutes max. Try it and see.
Play with the breath. Play with your meditation techniques, don't be too rigid and don't beat yourself up about changing or even stopping meditating for a bit.
Can you 'concentrate' on the wandering mind but not tightly?
What part of the breath have you held in mind lightly?
The technique has been changed for you. Now where else can you focus?
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I've also had a period of very easy entry into meditation, an now suddenly things have gotten more difficult.
I think the subtle body sometimes needs time to adjust, and that it's unwise to try and force the issue. Give the body and mind their time in meditation, and if nothing happens, then just try and be mindful that day.
Personally I'd say that 1-2 hours of sitting meditation is overdoing it a bit. An hour maximum sounds better, with an effort to extend mindfulness into the rest of the day. Even half an hour of sitting might be enough. It depends on the rest of your life, and how much time you can dedicate to your Buddhist practice.
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Do I just accept this as part of my practice and continue to persevere? Or do I need to revise my technique?
I suspect you are doing better than you think. Shorter sessions might be more productive, at least for a while. Could you say what technique you are using? IMO the correct approach to meditation is alert yet relaxed, though this can be a tricky balance to get right.
Or do I need to revise my technique?
Can you return to the breath awareness when lying down as @Bunks suggested? When not practicing formally?
Have you learned meditation from a Theravada perspective? We have an ordained monk (is it "Jayasara now?) who can advise or if wanting to explore 'just sitting' can recommend @Jundo who is also a member and runs Treeleaf.org
Techniques may be the same but Mind - ah that is a different kettle of fish . . .
switch it up. meditation is like exercise for the mind and spirit. You wouldn't run the same 3 mile course for 6 months and expect not to get bored, would you? Of course not. You'd run a slower course, a faster course, a trail instead of a sidewalk etc. Also, many teachers will tell you that multiple shorter sessions a day are more beneficial than one lengthy session. I have been meditating for 6 or 7 years now, and I rarely do more than 30 minutes. My practice is about much more than sitting, so I sit to ground myself, and then I carry it into the rest of my life. Occasionally I need more so I do more. Sometimes, I cannot manage even 10 mins, so I end early and carry on. Meditation isn't something we punish ourselves with. Also, what you get of out meditation is much more about what happens the other 23 hours a day as a result of it, than what happens while you are sitting.
Thanks for the replies.
I rarely meditate for an hour or more at a time, I sit for 30 minute sessions throughout the day. I'm not sure what technique I'm using, I've just learned from books. Samatha is what I aim for.
I think I may be overdoing it a bit. I'm very eager to realize the benefits of meditation in the rest of my life so I've assumed that more is better.
I've also think that "success" can be somewhat of an obstacle in meditation. Subsequent sessions can be mistakenly devoted to trying to replicate that success rather than truly being mindful. Something that helped last night was just telling myself that it was OK nothing was happening and there's nothing wrong with that. Meditation doesn't need to be another realm of achievement.
I'm going to try to dial it back a bit and not stress out about it.
The mind is used to being rash, possessive, and controlling. The difficulty is going from that, to a more peaceful, aware, and noticing mind.
Noticing that the body functions in unison with nature and the environment helps calm the un-meditative mind a bit. An example would be the fact that oxygen does not just go in and out of the lungs, but actually permeates through the body.


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Imagine a black dress, then imagine the variety of accessories you can add for different looks -- long strings of pearls, shimmering diamonds, piles of costume jewelry in bright lacquer. So it goes with throw pillows. The same tailored neutral room can go from plain to fabulous with the mere addition of carefully chosen cushions. But how do you pick the perfect specimens? We tell you all about picking throw pillows.
The basics
"A throw pillow should definitely be an eye-catching, decorative accent that strengthens the colour palette in the room, so choose one of your favourite colours from the furniture fabric. If the piece is a basic neutral, try a great pattern in a colour that complements the room's scheme," says Toronto interior designer Mimi Pineau. It's invaluable advice for those of us not naturally bestowed with the gift of picking accent colours. "Creating a contrast using either colour or texture will make the cushion stand out," she adds.
Pillow shapes
There are truly an endless variety of pillow shapes to consider -- chubby bolsters, giant squares, long rectangles. So how do you best judge what shape will work where? "If the cushion has a practical use, consider how it will be used," Mimi advises. Square works best for full back comfort, she says, whereas rectangular will support the lower back or neck, as will a foam bolster for leaning up against.
Aesthetics will come into play as well. "Also consider the scale of the furniture; bigger cushions look great on large-scaled furniture with ample seating room, but keep cushions smaller on more delicate pieces," she recommends. Here's a loose breakdown of the more common shapes on the market.
Bolsters are great for daybed ends or leather sofas (they don't slip down as squares can)
Squares are the most common and versatile throw pillow shape, ideal for the back of a hard chair, to cosy up a sofa, on beds to add visual interest, or on the floor for kids or pets to enjoy.
Rectangles provide lumbar support on sofas or in armchairs. Long rectangles suit king-size beds.
Round pillows can soften up a severe sofa or chair. Flat versions are also comfortable to sit on for anything ranging from tulip-style chairs to Windsor chairs.
Pillow fabric
Nothing contributes to the look and feel of a throw pillow so much as its fabric, so it's important to choose appropriately. "To make sure your throw pillows stay beautiful, select fabrics that are appropriate for their use -- sturdier fabrics for family areas or around pets, or luxurious pure silks for a master bedroom," Mimi suggests.
If you have white-fabric sofas, you may want to check potential pillows for colourfastness, as the dye may rub off on your couch with use. Throw cushion fabric choice has similarities with the formality and seasonality of the fashion world -- like suits or dresses, for instance, cotton is usually less formal than silk, linen more summery than velvet.
Pillow fillings and inserts
Throw pillows fit one of two profiles. There's the decorative pillow that's stuffed and sewn up permanently, and there's the pillow that is really a case that is zippered, tied or buttoned over an insert. Both do the same job, but the removable version is generally a better choice if it will need regular laundering. As for the filling, "a generous feather fill always lends a luxurious touch, even in a casual room," says Mimi. In fact, while many synthetic fibre fillings get compressed with daily use eventually resulting in a flattish silhouette, down and feathers can be plumped up to their original volume. But for some allergy sufferers and those who object to feathers for ethical reasons, synthetics like polyester fill (also known as polyfill) are the only way to go. Luckily, they're widely available and inexpensive.
Finishes and trims
Before you are carried away on a buying spree by the beautiful cushions you spy in a shop, consider not only the fabric, but also whether the trimmings, if any, fit the style you're after. Silky tassels are quite formal; will that suit your sofa? Contrast piping can read as crisp, while buttons with visible buttonholes are casual.
Eco-friendly choices
Finding a way to repurpose or recover the cushions you already have is the most eco-friendly option, of course, as is using hand-me-down cushions. Stunning fabric sources can come from unlikely places if you are open to them. Vintage Pucci scarves, fabric remnants, even old drapes and mohair coats have been turned into throw pillows. And if you're opting for brand new, you'll often find organic fabrics don't always cost considerably more than conventional options. These fabrics have moved away from drab browns, coming in knockout patterns and colours.
Custom picks
If you can't find what you like on store shelves, designing your own throw pillows is the best solution. If you're at all handy with a sewing machine you'll be able to manage simple squares and rectangles. If not, or if you want details like piping or tassels, check with an upholsterer or seamstress specializing in decor. "I design most of my throw cushions and have them custom-made," Mimi says. "That way, I can choose exactly the quality, fabric, fill and special detailing like piping that I want. It makes the cushions truly unique, and you can always tell the difference."
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It's a beautiful day in Florida and I'm feeling the Spring fever!
I came across an awesome tutorial last year and have been saving it for this time of year. It's a tiered terra cotta planter from Positively Splendid.
I picked up 3 varying sizes of terra cotta pots from Hobby Lobby and some bricks, plants, potting soil, and spray paint from Lowe's. The spray paint is Valspar enamel gloss spray in Cut Ruby and Tropical Oasis. For the plants I picked patriot plantain lily, sweet potato vine, salvia (red), and impatiens (white). I spray painted the pots, added some soil, added a few bricks, more soil, and then the plants. Super easy. I decided not to stencil my house number on the pots but I haven't figured out what I do want on there.
I've wanted a garden gnome for awhile and found this sweet guy for 1/2 off at Hobby Lobby.
This mat makes me giggle every time I look down at it. :-D
And this is my little front porch.
What spring projects do you have planned?


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ON OCT. 24 I tuned my television set to the St. Louis-Kansas City World Series game. The pre-game activities had just started and our national anthem was being sung. I was appalled to see in some of the close-up shots of players during the anthem that some were talking and laughing, most were chewing gum with their mouths open like a cow chewing his cud and one player was making bubbles with his gum.
What a disgrace to our country, especially by men so admired by thousands of youngsters.
I was pretty well shot up serving in the combat infantry in World War II. My wounds don't hurt nearly as much as this display of disrespect.
P.S. I didn't watch the game.
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We tended the kids tonight and when Matt and Jenny returned after 10 pm and all the kids were down, they introduced us to their friends who commended us for being available and willing to watch the kids while mom and dad went out for the evening. We were polite but less than gracious and this is how I wish I had responded:
"Thank you very kindly, but imagine if you can being old and alone, and having children who welcome you daily into their home as part of their family, and trust you implicitly with their kids, whom you love and adore, and who return an abundance of love and affection and seem always excited to see and be with you. Would they be an imposition or chore to spend an evening with?
Or imagine being old and alone and having kids and grandkids who rarely visit and where you don't feel welcome in their homes, nor are you invited to share in their lives in any way.
We are blessed with the former, but have friends who endure the latter. No, we are receivers in this relationship and are all too aware that kids grow up and need you less, so we are committed to cherish every moment we are permitted to be with them or welcome them in our home. You should envy us, because it doesn't get much better. But you needn't praise us for selfishly cherishing every moment we can enjoy with our grandkids, and their trusting and accepting parents."
Well, that's how I wish I had responded, but I just stumbled meaningless jibberish and we dismissed ourselves and came home. But we do have it good and love our kids and grandkids, and are well aware that to be accepted and even appreciated living next door is rare and to be nurtured and cherished.
Life is short, those twins were only two for a year and leave only memories. But we make new memories with each of them every day now and are painfully aware that we are getting older and have continually less to give, and are sustained chiefly by their acceptance, their trust, and our reciprocal affections. May we love without possessing, serve without demanding, give without accounting, and accept graciously the unbounded love we feel in return, because time doesn't return.
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Though in this case, it is "There is always a blacker dish". Built by Optimal Control (There seems to be repeating names on this blog...) Such a simple moc, but a very nice one. The dish itself is so simple, it's awesome!
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Large Army-Scale Engagement Rules (LASER)
L.A.S.E.R. is a highly sophisticated technological system for the calculation of large-scale battles. Seriously, though, you'll need a calculator and a rice roller.
Here's the web address for my recommended dice roller: http://www.wizards.com/dnd/dice/dice.htm
This page is an in-depth description of the L.A.S.E.R. system. For a shorter reference version, see Quick LASER.
For a description of the use of magic in L.A.S.E.R. combat, see Magic LASER.
For a description of the use of stealth and assassinry, see Cloak and LASER.
L.A.S.E.R. is VERY different from normal single combat rules, so pay close attention:
- Melee and ranged group attacks are different
- – - – * In a L.A.S.E.R. melee battle, every round is a two-way fight; there is not one attacker and one defender. The only reason we still think in terms of rounds, therefore, is so one side, on their turn, may retreat, use a special item, employ a special strategy, etc.
- – - – * In a L.A.S.E.R. ranged attack volley, it is only one-sided; the attackers launch a volley of arrows.
- In both melee AND ranged L.A.S.E.R. attacks there is only one roll (so no attack roll and then damage roll). It is assumed that, when either charging into the enemy or launching a volley of arrows, it is quite impossible to not harm a single enemy (in other words, there is no "missing" in L.A.S.E.R. battles, so an attack roll to overcome defense is unnecessary).
- Therefore, L.A.S.E.R. battles are not about whether or not you hit. It's how hard you hit that's key. And speaking of which…
Melee L.A.S.E.R. Battles:
- The d2 is the default melee attack dice. Experienced and well-equipped units can receive modifiers to improve this. More on modifiers later.
- The attacking faction rolls a # of d2's equal to the # of attacking units
- – - – * 50 attacking men roll 50d2.
- The value of the attack roll is subtracted from the total health of the enemy.
- The default health value for every individual is 10, so a force of 50 men has a total health of 500. The health value can also be improved by experience and quality armor.
- Example:
- – - – * 50 men attack 50 orcs. Both factions make an attack roll.
- – - – * The men roll 50d2 for a value of 75. The orcs roll 50d2 for a value of 50.
- – - – * 75 is subtracted from the Orc's total health, and 50 from the Men's.
- – - – * The human health is now 450/500, so they have 45 men remaining.
- – - – * The orc health is now 425/500, so they have 43 orcs remaining (one of them is wounded, but that is not taken into account, really).
- – - – * The combat round is now over. Next the Orcs decide whether to retreat or attack. If they attack, they will roll 43d2, since they now have only 43 orcs. The Humans will roll a counter attack of 45d2.
- WARNING: L.A.S.E.R. battles involve potentially substantial losses on both sides. You may win in the end, but, possibly, at great cost. If you wish to win a L.A.S.E.R. battle with only a few losses, it is vital to upgrade your troops as much as possible.
Ranged L.A.S.E.R. Battles:
- Unlike melee, ranged L.A.S.E.R. battles are indeed one-sided, so there is no counter attack.
- The attacker rolls a dice of the same number as there are attackers (50 archers roll 1d50). The attacking power of archers can be increased with experience and better weapons.
- The attack value is subtracted from the enemy total health, just as in melee.
- The default health value for ranged units is 5 per unit, so 50 archers have 250 total health. This can also be improved with experience and better armor.
- The default melee attacking dice of ranged units is ([# of units]/2)d2, so 50 archers have a melee attack dice of 25d2 (round up if # of units is odd; 53 archers roll 27d2).
- Special Rule: The # of enemy kills in one ranged volley cannot exceed the # of attacking units (because the most enemies 50 arrows could kill is 50). So, no matter what modifications your units have, their killing capacity in one round is equal to the number of archers.
- WARNING: Ranged units are terrible at melee, so avoid that.
- Modification Station: For simplicity's sake, units and their respective modifications are categorized as follows:
- Green: Default d2 melee attack. Default 10 melee health value. OR: Default 1d(# of archers) ranged attack. Default (1/2 # of archers)d2 melee attack. Default 5 health per ranged unit.
- Regular: (# of men)d2 + (1/4 # of men) melee attack. 15 health per unit. OR: 1d(# of archers) + (1/4 # of archers) ranged attack. (1/2 # of archers)d2 + (1/4 # of archers) melee attack. 10 health per ranged unit.
- Veteran: (# of men)d2 + (1/2 # of men) melee attack. 20 health per unit. OR: 1d(# of archers) +(1/2 # of archers) ranged attack. (1/2 # of archers)d2 + (1/2 # of archers) melee attack. 15 health per ranged unit.
- Elite: (# of men)d3 + (# of men) melee attack. 25 health per unit. OR: 2d( # of archers) + (# of archers) ranged attack. (1/2 # of archers) d2 + (# of archers) melee attack.
- Legendary: (# of men)d4 + (150% # of men) melee attack. 30 health per unit. AND: 2d (# of archers) + (150% of men) ranged attack.
- Mounted Units: Mounted units may be of any of the above categories, and receive a +(25% # of mounted units) to their attack rolls, and +20 health, whether the mounted unit is melee or ranged.
Yes, Legendary units are proficient in both melee and ranged attacks. They take no penalty for engaging in melee, even if they are being used primarily for ranged attacks.


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The charming little village of Grindelwald offers a close-up view of life in the Alps. We were invited on a tour to visit a dairy farm to experience how cheese was made. I am a city gal and have never visited a farm before. Most everyone has seen pictures of the dairy farms in the United States, but this was very different. Grindelwald Mountain Cheese is prepared the traditional way, a ritual as the farmers did centuries ago. Recipes for this simple method were passed down from family to family. Read the rest of this entry »


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WaitButWhy.com is a content website, not a blog. Andrew Finn, one of the site's three principal founders, wants that distinction to be clear. And I think he's right to push for that clarification. Barely Conscious had never previously reviewed a website before this one, because it would probably go something like this : "Yelp is a worthless collection of obviously corrupted data. The End." However, after I was referred to the site by the endorsement of an @DamienFahey tweet, Wait But Why has now provided the necessary cerebral blood rush of inspiration to pop that categorical cherry – and prompt a full on posting.
Wait But Why is a collection of articles primarily written by Tim Urban. The broad range of topics mean that one minute you are having your mind blown dissecting "The Fermi Paradox", and the next, you find yourself learning "How to Name a Baby". Tim has a keen interest in topics that intersect my own intellectual curiosities, which made me aggressively binge read every article on the site over the course of a week or so. It also inspired this Venn Diagram –
Tim finds clever ways to consolidate and package very complex topics for easier digestion through use of the best teaching tools available : stick figures, intermittent humor, and simple diagrams and graphs. People definitely learn and communicate best through simplified visual imagery peppered with some amusing analogies.
I giggled and became sleep deprived reading article after article, squinting in bed on my ANI personal device. You'll need to go here to understand what "ANI" is. It was everything I wanted my site to be, and it was inspiring. I began to realize that this site was really similar in tone and spirit to Barely Conscious. There was one graph in particular that was staggeringly close to one that I published for my G.A.S. Index back in 2012.
Even our senses of sarcasm and personality have some striking parallels. Except that Tim seems like he's a lot less judgmental, more cultured, better at math, less angry, and generally a better writer than I am. Come to think of it, Tim is a full step or two up his consciousness staircase than I am. About the only areas I can hope to compete are soul-crushingly honest introspection, and mustering a couple of smirks in my handful of readers. But alas, this isn't a competition. The point is to inspire and create conversation, and this very posting is a testament to the success of Tim's efforts.
I feel like Tim and I share the same goals : Creating a channel to get people interested in often overlooked, important topics that directly impact them and the world around them. Then, to create a dialogue to generate more group think and awareness of the topic. The subjects chosen are often ones people rarely discuss because either people never heard about them in the first place, or the time they did hear about the subject, it was presented via a terrible delivery system(e.g. a terrible teacher or immensely dry text-book). Also, these are topics that most people typically have no time to dedicate to thinking about. This is because most people are mired down in the ever-increasing bureaucracy, and bombardment of mindless distractions that define our modern lives.
Perhaps Aristotle and Einstein would have never concocted their greatest achievements if they had access to endless loops of epic nut shot fails on their iPhone, and had to juggle 3 shitty jobs to pay off their student loans. Or, perhaps they would have fared way better. Actually using the internet as a tool to exponentially advance their knowledge base – thus, spawning even more robust revelations. While I sit here as merely a feeble, drooling mammal trying to psychologically justify my raging porn addiction and profound inadequacies.
Wait But Why is a great place to go for the ultimate in perspective on our universe. That's a general theme on the site, zooming all the way out on our overwhelmingly myopic view of life, so that we can better understand where we actually stand. This can be a scary trip for some. But, I submit it's worth the journey to achieve that higher level of consciousness, and to become a more informed and empathetic individual.
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Now that's a lovely Spring scene
for my friends who are
getting tired of all that SNOW!!!
isn't it just lovely!
be kind to one another
Shane ♥
What a wonderful parcel to receive Shane .... with all those pretty vintage treasures.
'All Things French"
good morning, awesome surprises in your mailbox-everything is wonderful-enjoy KathyReplyDelete
Congratulations on the giveaways you won Shane. I've been on other blogs that won 2 or 3 as well.
I won the friendship of some lovely ladies I would not have met otherwise.
I know how much fun it is to receive those giveaways because I received some too! Yours are just lovely!ReplyDelete
Hello Shane, such very lovely gifts you received from the GYBP... Lucky you. I especially love the card from Oh to be in England. Very lovely indeed. Have a great weekend. Hugs JudyReplyDelete
what beautiful gifts Shane! I have found the blogging community to be so caring, sharing, giving and supportive and am so thankful to have become a part of it. Have a wonderful weekend.ReplyDelete
How nice for you: You've got mail! Happy weekend. RegulaReplyDelete
I love the heron shaped sewing scissors. My sister gave those to me decades ago and they are still ever so useful!ReplyDelete
What a gorgeous bundle of goodies you have there! You must be thrilled. Loving the French postcard, and the Victorian Christmas cross-stitch: I'd love to do that one! xxReplyDelete
Dearest Shane,
It is special to receive a parcel in the mail from other blogger friends with such perfect labor of love work.
Enjoy it and happy Sunday.
Dear Shane,
How wonderful that you got all these lovely gifts from friends.
You must have been thrilled.
Hope you are enjoying your Sunday.
We have just had a light shower of rain and I put buckets out to collect water for the plants, but only a little drop in the bottom.
Such beautiful and charming gifts, what a generous friend. Know you must be thrilled with everything Shane, and you deserve it all because I know you really appreciate beauty!
That 'Oh to be in England' postcard is fabulous - it so reminds me of home in springtime - I could go back and move into that cottage in a heartbeat!!!!
Love and hugs - Mary
Lucky you! Found you on A Favorite Thing and I would love to have you share this on The Creative HomeAcre Hop today!
You're a lucky girl! Such lovely gifts from generous blogging friends.
Thanks so much for joining in this week!
Lovely parcels! The French postcard is wonderful. Enjoy your Sunday.ReplyDelete
I love the postcard! Would love to be there right now, I'm cold!ReplyDelete
Lucky gal, these are fabulous wins. The card of the cottage and daffodils is lovely for this starved gardener.ReplyDelete
How fun to receive parcels in the mail containing such pretty items. Have a wonderful week, Shane.ReplyDelete
Fun mail- congrats on the win :)ReplyDelete
Congrats on winning these giveaways! They are all lovely gifts. Have a happy week ahead!ReplyDelete
Oh what sweet gifts...they make the heart sing. I know that you'll enjoy them and create with them.ReplyDelete
Congratulations on winning such beautiful giveaways,dear Shane.Enjoy your treasures and have a wonderful week.
LOL! I just came to tell you that you won the giveaway from my blog!!! I'm SO late in awarding it!!!
Let me know your address today if possible because we'll be leaving on Wednesday! Thanks so much!
Oh my the old vintage shawl is stunning. Love to see a bigger photo.
Love Leanne
Congratulations on being a very lucky winner twice over of such lovely treasures!
Art mail is always such a treat to receive...
I am anxiously awaiting what might be our first snow of the season...the weather guessers ;) make it sound like it could almost really happen LOL
time will tell
Hello dear Shane, you're so welcome! If you want to be spoilt again, you know where to find me, anytime! ;)
It really saddened me to read about your dear friend Barbara. I'm sorry for your loss. Take care my friend. Big hugs, Wendy
Dear Shane, how wonderful to be the winner, of those beautiful giveawayes. I know you must have felt so lucky and happy to recieve both of them.
I hope your week have started wonderfully, and sends you hugs.
Hi Shane, thanks for sharing all the lovely give aways you received. They are all beautiful.
Thanks for visiting me, we are having beautiful sunshine here today, at last, after so much rain.!!
Hope your week is going well,
Hi Shane,
What lovely gifts your received from the giveaways at GRB party.
How thrilling to win from 2 bloggers. You were blessed and so deserving. Love your blog header!
Thank you for stopping by and your kind comment. It is so nice to see you this morning. Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday.
Hugs, Celestina Marie
Beautiful treasures Shane - lucky girl! Getting such wonderful supplies is truly a gift that keeps on giving!
I also liked the reminder Spring will be here soon - it's so drab and dreary here right now, with the snow melting and the dirt everywhere...the birds are chirping like crazy though and that's how we know it is definitely on it's way!


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Peep Wiz Khalifa ""Taylor Allderdice" Listening Session" Video, the latest visual from Wiz Khalifa. It dropped on Monday, February 27th, 2012. Wiz Khalifa's future brightens with every new release, and Wiz Khalifa ""Taylor Allderdice" Listening Session" Video certainly isn't an exception. It's a fitting addition to a solid catalogue that Wiz Khalifa has been developing since stepping foot in the game. We're excited to hear more.
Wiz held the listening session for his upcoming mixtape, "Taylor Allderdice" last night in NYC.
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Leaving a job to start your own business is certainly a big decision. Many years ago you could say that you were choosing personal freedom and control over the security of a job. Today I would certainly say that job security and less than reliable.
Many tend to wait for starting a business until they are forced by unemployment or a layoff. Ideally it would much easier to start a business on your own terms and perhaps transition from a current position into your own business. This may take more time to get the return you are looking for as the business is not getting 100% of your time but it does allow for a less forced transition and more comfort for those who are not quite ready to take that leap.
There's never an ideal time to start your own business. Much like getting married or having kids, there really is no such thing as the right time.
Franchising has further made this dream of entrepreneurship much more attainable. Previously, the only way to go into business for yourself was through the hard, old-fashioned way: develop a product or service, find customers, market your business, and implement systems from scratch.
Buying a franchise means buying a system. Along with the franchise, you get an already-established system. You will follow the system and run the business. The system that you get is already tested and proven. Such systems are designed for better productivity and sales of each franchise. Because of a proven system, you do not have to do guesswork and so can eliminate errors a common business owner would normally face.
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An outage has left more than 1,600 PG&E customers without power in San Francisco's Richmond district this morning, a utility spokesman said.
The outage, which was reported around 8:45 a.m., is affecting 1,627 customers in an area north of Anza Street and west of 26th Avenue, PG&E spokesman Joe Molica said.
Crews were on site as of about 9 a.m., working to restore power, Molica said.
He said PG&E has not yet determined what caused the outage.


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Strawbreaker footrot (Pseudocercosperella herpotrichoides) is becoming resistant to some common fungicides (Benlate, Topsin, Mertek). Incidences have been documented in continuous wheat and in 2 and 3 year rotations. Crop rotation will give moderate control. Two new varieties have some resistance to the disease - Hyak and Madsen. Delayed seeding date is the best control strategy. Dealy about 7-10 days, so planting occurs in late September. For crop monitoring, a 10% obvious infection is the economic threshold for treatment. There appears to be reduced footrot in reduced tillage systems.


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Tony Shalhoub wraps up an eight-year run as 'Monk'
For eight seasons, Tony Shalhoub has played Adrian Monk, a San Francisco-based detective whose obsessive-compulsive tendencies have annoyed his co-workers but helped him crack difficult cases. On Dec. 4 on USA, the 56-year-old actor will slip into Mr. Monk's tweed suit one last time to solve his final, and most important, case: discovering who killed his beloved wife, Trudy (guest star Melora Hardin), 12 years ago. The Journal spoke with Mr. Shalhoub about what he'll miss about the quirky role—which has garnered him three Emmy Awards and paved the way for other nontraditional lead roles on cable—and what's next for his...


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This debut album by the Ventures is surprisingly good, considering that it was recorded in a huge rush during an era when all concerned couldn't help but know that rock & roll albums (apart from those by Elvis Presley) generally didn't sell very well; indeed, the fact that this is so good speaks volumes about the class and talent of the group at this early point in their history. With a sudden and totally unexpected number two national hit in "Walk, Don't Run" and a burgeoning demand for live performances, the quartet went in and recorded the best 11 tracks they knew to get a long player together, all done in such a hurry that the members themselves couldn't stay around long enough to be photographed for the cover (those are stand-ins). The result is surprisingly sophisticated in its use of stereo (then still relatively unusual in rock & roll, stereo LPs only debuted three years earlier and were largely confined to classical recordings), dividing the sound of the band quite neatly on two sides, thus giving LP purchasers a treat that owners of the single "Walk, Don't Run" would miss -- not only the sound separation that was so prized by audiophiles of the era, but crisp presentation of each instrument, dividing the two guitars very neatly. Thus, the casual listener could play with the speaker settings and balances, and the serious fans could get in close on the actual playing. The material is a mix of originals and hits drawn from every category, including earlier rock & roll instrumentals ("Raunchy"), R&B "Night Train," and even film music ("My Own True Love [Tara's Theme]") -- one can just make out the familiar Max Steiner Gone with the Wind motif on the latter, and it is a fairly inventive approach to an old musical chestnut, rebuilding it from the ground up. The material all has a lean jauntiness, most unexpectedly "Night Train," which sounds closer in spirit to Chet Atkins than to Buddy Morrow or King Curtis. The originals were no filler, either, "The McCoy" being a hot piece of surf guitar showcasing all concerned.
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) --One of my favorite pieces of equipment is a kettlebell. I was introduced to it years ago, and I went and bought one right away. It's a piece of equipment that tones, works the core and gets your cardio in.
I recently went over to Brick Houston, where head trainer and general manager Cole Warner taught me a kettlebell quick workout.
KETTLEBELL SWING - With your legs hip-width apart, hold the kettlebell between your legs. Bend your knees slightly and then swing your arms up. You can lift the bell up to eye level or you can lift overhead. This works legs, glutes, core, and back.
KETTLEBELL SQUAT SWING - This move is just like the regular kettlebell swing, except you're adding a squat. Squat, pick up the kettlebell, squat, do a kettlebell swing, squat, and put down on the ground. This works both the quads and hamstrings.
GOBLET SQUAT - Hold the kettlebell right at the chest and squat, keeping the back straight.
DEADLIFT - Hold one kettlebell between your legs at shoulder-width apart or two kettlebells outside of your legs with your legs a little closer. Bend your knees. Keep your back straight and reach the kettlebells down to the ground until they tap. Lift body back up using your glutes.
ROW - Get into a deadlift position, keeping your back straight and lift your kettlebell up toward your chest and back down.
Try to do 10-15 challenging reps of each. Three rounds are optimal.
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Obesity rates in the US climb, but health stores remain busy
COLUMBIA - Despite the wet weather, Lucky's Market in Columbia was steadily buzzing with customers on Saturday.
Lucky's Market promotes healthy eating by providing fresh and organic food from local farmers. Many people in the store today said they appreciate the options Lucky's provide.
"I come to places like Lucky's because it's better for me to be eating this than Easy Mac on the weekends," said customer Allison Newton. "There's a salad bar so I can make a good salad and not just be eating chips in my sorority house."
Even though Lucky's aisles were crowded Saturday, a recent Gallup poll showed that obesity rates in the United States have increased to 27.7 percent in 2014. The article reported this is "the highest obesity rate Gallup and Healthways have measured in seven years of tracking it."
From the research it gathered, Gallup was able to glean some of the implications of obesity besides health problems. Gallup found that higher obesity rates could be linked to lower social well-being, lower incomes and long-term unemployment.
Despite the less than encouraging numbers, many places like Lucky's are trying to promote healthy eating.
Natural Grocers in Columbia had a tasting fair Saturday so people could sample more nutritious food and learn how to handle and prepare it daily.
Safiyah Elkomy shopped at Lucky's Saturday, and she said she tries to be healthy because she wanted to continue to live a lighter and happier lifestyle.
"Today with all the fast food and everything, people aren't paying attention to what they are eating and it's really important to be healthy," she said.


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Over My Blue Moon
Singleton Hippie Art
I looked over your shoulder,
past your drunken rheumy brown eyes and
into the deep sea of the night time sky....
and there...
just over the Tip~toe Tree,
I saw it beginning to show,
to glow,
to grow....
The First Full Moon....
The Sturgeon Moon....
so Bright and incandescent and foolish
that it wore a petticoat of Goldshine
as it teeterd in the sky,
as wobbly on the skyline as you were on cheap wine and all my stories.....
And we laughed...
And embraced the wildness of our first full moon,
the one before the meteor showers.....
the one before the Blue, Blue Moon of Once Upon a Time...
Artwork and words (c) Singleton 2012
Created with peace, love, and a hangover....on the morning after the stars fell at the feet of the first full moon.....
Monday, August 20, 2012
Over My Blue Moon, Singleton Hippie Art
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Once again, your work amazes me! Poetry and art--great combo!
-Mel (former Etsy team member)
- 11:17 PM, August 29, 2012
- Justgivemepeace said...
Thank you! And tonights the night....the Blue Blue Moon! Peek out, up, into the deep blue sky!
- 5:51 PM, August 31, 2012
- irene david said...
Art with words makes it more poetic than it is by itself. I would have love to see the blue moon. Too bad, I missed it.
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- 1:36 AM, September 11, 2012
- Justgivemepeace said...
Irene....it was simply amazing, the sky, the stars, the glow....the wildness in the air! Wishing you a sky with a view for the next one!
- 7:24 AM, September 11, 2012
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Windows XP's original multimedia player, Microsoft Media Player 5.1, still remains on the operating system despite various updates (Windows Media Player 11 is the most current version of Microsoft's multimedia player). While Microsoft Media Player is pretty basic by today's standards, it still serves a purpose.
Microsoft Media Player can still play a number of multimedia file types such as AVI, WMA, WMV, MID, and WAV, so you may want to be able to use it in situations where you don't need the full power of Windows Media Player. To use Microsoft Media Player, add it to the SendTo menu by following these steps:
- Press [Windows]R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type SendTo in the Open box and click OK.
- When the SendTo folder appears, right-click the folder, and select the New | Shortcut command.
- When the Create Shortcut wizard appears, type C:\Windows\system32\Mplay32.exe /Play in the text box and click Next.
- Name the shortcut Microsoft Media Player and then click Finish.
Now when you encounter an AVI, WMA, WMV, MID, or WAV file and you just want to sample it, you can right-click the file and select the SendTo | Microsoft Media Player command.Note: This tip applies to Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional.
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Lets face it, vampires suck now. Where they were once villainous monsters, they are now objects of romance, so lovable and misunderstood there is no possibility they could have ever fed on humans as if we were nothing more than cows at pasture.
But zombies, that is where it is at. They are taking the horror industry by storm, and with such creative workings it isn't hard to see why. They (normally) can't move fast, but they can take one hell of a beating.
I am sure I am not alone in saying they terrify me. I have watched Walking Dead, and every time I do, I have nightmares for a solid week. I don't watch it any longer. The truth is, it wouldn't be half as scary if a zombie-like infestation wasn't possible. There are many things on this world that are able to inflict very similar zombie traits on their prey. Normally they are parasites of a kind, but they are able to control the creature and make it a husk of what it once was.
I won't delve into it here, but if you are interested in all the ways this could happen, check out this article on cracked.com here. I know people will scoff that I am citing cracked.com, but having become a potential contributor to their site, I can tell you they research and validate all claims on their site to insure they are factual. So yes, it is possible.
This blog post is spawned by a recent news article I have read where a (I am assuming) crazy person was shot repeatedly for chowing down on some guys face. Sounds like a task for the yummy Winston brothers!
Now, the guy is being called a crazed cannibal, but is he? That is the question that rings in my mind after reading the man was shot once and continued chomping down! I am sure if the cop had shot him in the braaaaaiiiins he would have stopped the first time, because it doesn't matter if you are human or zombie, that will stop you dead (no pun intended). And this wasn't the first time!
But this is a serious matter. If a zombie apocalypse were to happen, I am sure it would be covered up until it couldn't be contained any longer.
The CDC says they are big fans of zombies (and I am sure they are) but they say they know they are just fictional, which I am sure they are aware they are not!
Oh, just for fun (and we are told this is a joke) check out this crazy post by the CDC. Makes you wonder with all the crazed paranoid people out there (myself included) why on Earth the CDC would make a joking entry like this. . . .


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winning streak contest
Mo, 2010-07-05 23:41
Ok here is the contest. See who can win the most games in a row will be the current champ. [if you get killed in a match you dont have to start over unless you lost]. GLA see you on the battle feild.
Sa, 2010-07-24 12:04#2
i just got one question : how do you proved that?


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During this immersive virtual field trip to the Grand Canyon, learners investigate geologic records to discover what the rocks reveal about life and environments of the past. They will then apply those same investigative techniques to the search for... (View More) life in the solar system. Educator resources include a 5E instructional lesson and alignments with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); the NRC Framework for K-12 Science Education; Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts; and A Framework for 21st Century Learning. This resource is part of the Infiniscope space exploration experiences. (View Less)
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This series of learning modules is designed for adaptation in an introductory Earth science or planetary science course. The modules actively engage students through Mars remote-sensing data and Earth-based analogs to understanding Mars geology.... (View More) Interviews with planetary scientists and geologists present current issues in planetary sciences. (View Less)
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This activity demonstrates optical properties of water: that different constituents in water affect the transmission, absorption, and scattering of different colors in the visible light spectrum. Inexpensive, off-the-shelf components are used to... (View More) build a light sensor and source, creating a simple spectrophotometer that can measure light absorption. In the second part of this activity, principles of ocean color remote sensing are applied to measure reflectance. Using components that are clearly visible allows students to configure them in different ways. Playing with the instrument design gives students a practical understanding of spectrophotometers, in-water optics, and remote sensing. As an extension of this concept, students are encouraged to think about how ocean color is used to estimate the concentration of chlorophyll to infer phytoplankton abundance, colored dissolved organic matter, and suspended sediments. (View Less)
Designed as a five-lesson curriculum to introduce students to limnology, this program explores the structure, history and biology of lakes. Students analyze models, images, and a core sample from a lake case study before engineering a device for... (View More) collecting lake bottom sediment samples. The curriculum includes a guide, handouts, images, resources and a pre- and post-assessment. (View Less)
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After reading aloud a text on life in extreme environments, students will discuss what life is and the requirements of life. Groups of students will conduct an experiment of their choosing on chia seeds to explore how extreme environments affect the... (View More) growth of the plant. After conducting their experiments, they will write and illustrate a fictional story about an imaginary life form on Mars. This lesson is from "Red Planet: Read, Write, Explore!" which uses literacy, art, and creative expression as a vehicle for learning about Mars science and exploration. Includes alignment to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts. (View Less)
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This is a lesson about how to answer a scientific or engineering question. Learners will refine the scientific question they generated in Lesson 5 so that it can be answered by data and/or modeling, brainstorm possible solutions for the scientific... (View More) question chosen, determine reasonableness of solutions, use concept maps to enhance meaningful learning. The lesson uses the 5E instructional model and includes: TEKS Details (Texas Standards alignment), Essential Question, Science Notebook, Vocabulary Definitions for Students, Vocabulary Definitions for Teachers, two Vocabulary Cards, and a concept map supplement. This is lesson 6 of the Mars Rover Celebration Unit, a six week long curriculum. (View Less)
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NewCastle YMCA – Roller Skating Rinks in New Castle PA
One of the best roller skating rinks in New Castle, PA, NewCastle YMCA Roller Skating Rink is a 1 floor indoor roller skating rink is open year round. It was founded in 35860.
Public Skating
Roller skating sessions for All Ages are one of the main attractions at NewCastle YMCA. Skating provides great exercise and an opportunity to get out of the house – plus, it is not like exercising at the gym… skating is fun! Lace-em up and come join the others. Get on the floor and get ready for a great experience.
If you do not see the rinks public roller skating schedule posted, be sure to contact them at (724) 658-4766 for their public session times.
And please tell them that you saw them on RinkTime. And remind them to keep their schedule updated on the site.
Roller Hockey Leagues
NewCastle YMCA Roller Skating Rink offers roller hockey leagues for all ages.
Whether you are a beginning skater looking to play on a team in an instructional league or an experienced roller hockey player looking to get out and play with others of a similar caliber, NewCastle YMCA Roller Skating Rink is the place to play. Give them a call at (724) 658-4766 to inquire about their leagues now. The experienced group will help get you ready for your next game
Leagues and levels include: Adult,Youth,High School.
Pickup Roller Hockey
Looking for a casual game of hockey?
NewCastle YMCA Roller Skating Rink offers pickup roller hockey for all ages.Give NewCastle YMCA a call at (724) 658-4766 to inquire about their pickup hockey schedule if it is not listed in the description or schedule here.
Roller Hockey Tournaments
What better way to see how you and your team stacks up than to play against teams outside your normal leagues?
NewCastle YMCA Roller Skating Rink hosts roller hockey tournaments forall ages.at their facilities.
Call NewCastle YMCA at (724) 658-4766 for more details and to look into upcoming tournaments.
Roller Hockey Camps and Clinics
With the exception of private lessons, the best way to increase your roller hockey skills is to do drills and exercises that build on the fundamentals. Even better is to do those drills while supervised by someone who understands how to do things properly and can correct you when you are doing them wrong. When playing, everyone feels like they are ready for the pros, but very few really look or play that way.
NewCastle YMCA Roller Skating Rink offers camps and clinics for adults.to help you improve your game.
Call NewCastle YMCA at (724) 658-4766 to learn when their next roller hockey camp or clinic is being held.
Birthday Party or Event Planning?
Why not have your party or event at NewCastle YMCA? They can make their rink and other facilities available to you for birthday parties, holiday parties or corporate events. Their prices are great. They would love to have you out. Give them a call if you would like to schedule your event now at (724) 658-4766. Please call at least one week in advance to properly schedule your event.
Snack Bar
Got the munchies? NewCastle YMCA provides food and beverages in the snack bar.
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If your are looking for new roller skating equipment or services, NewCastle YMCA can help. The NewCastle YMCA pro shop offers a wide array of products and services. Stop by for a visit next time you are at the rink or contact them now at (724) 658-4766 to see if they have what you are looking for.
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Wine and Beer Reviews
Craft Beer Pairing-Notch Session Pils
The Chefs' Table Series: Craft Beer Pairing – Notch Session Pils
Kelsey Roth, Certified Cicerone® and marketing & communication for Craft Beer Cellar's brand team, the parent company of the Craft Beer Cellar retail store family, pairs Notch Sessions Pils with Putterham Grille's Executive Chef Michael Hincman's Mediterranean dishes.
The Czech's were the first people to brew a pilsner, in fact the style is named for the town it was first brewed in, Plsen in 1842. The pilsner style is now the most brewed style in the world. It's characterized by it's light golden color, active carbonation, biscuity malt character and noble hop aroma. Notch Brewing out of Salem, MA celebrates flavorful low alcohol beers, called session beers. The Notch Session Pils is brewed with traditional ingredients and is one of the few unfiltered lagers you'll find.
When looking for a beer that will pair well with the Greek Pita, the Tomato Bisque and the Pan Seared Scallops, I decided on a beer that has enough character to stand up to the risotto but won't overpower the delicate flavors in the pita. The Czech Pilsner is perfect for this. It has potent herbal hop notes that will compliment and enhance the delicate fresh flavors of the herbs and vegetables in these dishes. It finished dry, which will help balance the richness of the risotto, truffle oil and lobster without getting lost. The bready, white flour biscuit notes from the pilsner malts are a good match for the pita.
Tagged Certified Cicerone, Craft Beer Cellar, craft beer paring, Kelsey Roth, Notch Session Pils, The Chefs Table Foundation, The Chefs' Table Series TV Show


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Event Website with Content Pages
Extend your event website by providing additional information to your potential registrants while greatly enhancing your online promotional presence. Content Pages are built-in templates that enable you to do just that. Below you will find examples of each of the available Content Page templates. You can use as many as you need, and if necessary you can create your own custom page.
Accommodations: Map local lodging and points of interest
Your attendees may be traveling to your event and may require accommodations. The accommodations content page provides visitors with a map of local lodging in relationship to your event. You can also add dining recommendations and/or local points of interest.
Increase your sponsorship value by defining the various sponsorship levels and uploading sponsors' business logos. Each logo can also be hyperlinked to their company website. You can also choose to include specific sponsors on the printable ticket.
Speakers: Feature your keynote speakers, entertainment, and guests of honor
Introduce your attendees to notable participants of your event with biographies and photos.
Agenda: Outline your event program for easy reference
Provide insight into your event by displaying a scheduled timeline of activities throughout the duration of your event.
Frequently Asked Questions: Address the concerns of your registrants
It is common to address items such as parking instructions, cancellation or refund policies, special accommodations, privacy policy, etc.
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Visually show value by uploading photos from previous events or while the event is taking place.
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One of the best ways for you to communicate the value of your event to your prospects is by using testimonials. Testimonials dynamically rotate throughout your event website as well as being displayed on a dedicated content page.
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Publish your attendee list to illustrate the audience that will be in attendance. Networking with targeted personnel can be a strong motivator to attend your event.
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Hoyt Lake Historic Locations
The following historic locations are located in Hoyt Lake, Minnesota. Please select a historic place in Hoyt Lake to view detailed information including address information, historical signifiance, and much more.
Minnesota Historic Places
|Longyear, E. J., First Diamond Drill Site
Off Co. Hwy. 110
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This is a short post to show you one of the first cross stitch projects I have made. It involves a tree with really big apples, a giant hen and a very small wooden fence.
My sense of proportions what lacking when I made this placemat. I am sure you agree with me. Nonetheless, I love the theme evoked and the autumn colors. Do you?
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Captain's Log, Stardate 9141.2. We have entered the first sector of an unknown star system on a critical mission to deliver an intercepted data packet to the Federation fleet. A rebel fleet in pursuit, forces us to jump blindly through different sectors to avoid capture. Our three man crew will not be enough and I fear if we do not expand; we will be unable to complete our mission. Furthermore…we've been boarded, this will be my last…
If you ever wondered what it would be like to manage a spaceship – and who hasn't – FTLlets you dive head first with your own ship, crew in the vast void of space as you travel through the stars. You won't find an extensive single player campaign, but what you will find is a blend of role-playing and roguelike elements. One game may only last a few minutes before you are boarded with no way to defend your spaceship and other times you may be in control of the same crew for over an hour before reaching the final sector and going head-to-head against the rebel fleet mothership. There is a set amount of luck required, but it is your choices that will determine whether or not you survive your journey.
Using your rag tag crew, you are able to defend your spaceship through using various systems on your ship. I would avoid changing the crew members names to loved ones and friends, as more often than not your crew will wind up dead with only yourself to blame. As much as you may try there are no ways around it, you will die again and again. A boarding party may beam aboard your ship and beat your crew to death, they may get sucked out an airlock or if you are lucky, your ship will explode killing the crew instantly.
There are a plethora of different strategies that can be used to defend your spaceship and depending on your spaceship you may have to change your survival strategy. Proper power management is a must. Each portion of the ship requires a set amount of power to function and with a finite amount of energy to distribute, you are in a constant struggle of micromanaging. Save a space station and get rewarded with a new weapon that will start fires on an enemy ship, but it requires double the amount of energy that is currently being allocated to your weapons system. You may have to temporarily remove the power from one system – such as the med bay – to power another – just remember to turn it back on.
Using scrap, which acts as the currency in the game, you are able to dock at shops and purchase additional missiles, pay for hull repairs or purchase new equipment or crew members. It also acts as the point system to upgrade each of the systems on your ship. You must juggle your scrap as it does not flow easily, with the loot after a battle only yielding a couple pieces of scrap at a time.
At times the game may feel cheap and leave you frustrated with the overall difficulty and randomness to the point where you may get through a few systems consecutively with no problems and then suddenly the next three systems will leave you broken and defeated. Choices, choices to what system you jump to, and how you handle a situation will keep you alive or may leave you forever drifting in the vast void of space. Jump to a system where you can potentially gain a new crew member and he may join you or he might board your ship and try to kill everyone on-board. If he does join you however he may speak an alien language that will help you pass safely through the next few star systems.
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Starting as a Kickstarter project, FTL has blossomed into one of the best indie games released this year. New ships become unlocked by completing various hidden objectives. I do wish there was a more straightforward way to unlock because trying new things is the main reason to come back and play again. The boss fight at the end is an overall frustrating experience and feels out of place with the rest of the game. Even with that, FTLis a remarkable indie experience that anyone can enjoy for a few minutes or for a few hours.
Note: The FTL: Faster than Light review was written based on the PC version of the game provided by the publisher.


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WVSA Risk Management Application Process
All new adult volunteers with New Haven Youth Soccer (coaches, assistant
coaches, officers, board members, referees, etc.) must complete a Risk Management Profile and
profile annually.
All volunteers will have a criminal background check run and must pass this background check in
order to volunteer in any role. Anyone failing a background check will be notified directly by the
WVSA, usually asking for additional/mitigating information. If the WVSA determines your history
precludes you from volunteering, you will be unable to volunteer and will be notified as such. New Haven
is only notified if a volunteer is 'Approved' or 'Denied'. No personal background check
information is sent to the league beyond what is included in the Risk Management Profile you
complete online.
If you are a new volunteer, you need to fill out a new Risk Management profile. If you have
volunteered for the league before, you will need to update your profile annually.
Please use the following link:
The beginning of each soccer season is very busy. Following up with each volunteer to turn in their
volunteer and receive your information.
If you have any questions, please contact an Officer.
Thank you for volunteering your time!
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I've been thinking about this all day. Honestly, it has been troubling me because there are so many I'd like to list. Little House on the Prairie, Anne of Green Gables, The Family of One End Street, This Present Darkness, Love Comes Softly series, James Herriot.... and so on and so on.
When you think about it, there are lots of really great series out there. But the one that really stands out to me, for the purpose of this challenge is Alexander McCall Smith's series of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.
Mma Ramotswe. Of course.
And Grace Makutsi, and Phuti Radaphuti, and J.B. Matekoni. The names just roll off your tongue with those lovely Botswana accents.
The reason I love this series so much is because it introduced me to a new country, a new culture with characters that are endearing and loveable and funny.
If you are not familiar with the books (and I am always surprised at how many are not), Mma Ramotswe is the heroine - the single lady who decides, when her father passes away and leaves her with an inheritance of cattle, to sell them and set up her own detective agency in her African village. Along the way, she makes friends, solves mysteries and introduces the reader to one of the most charming places on earth.
After the first book comes Tears of the Giraffe, Morality for Girls, Blue Shoes and Happiness, The Husband of Zebra Drive (not necessarily in order).
I love the humanity of these stories, and the laughter and the colour.
Alexander McCall Smith himself if inspirational. If you want to learn more about him and his writings, here is an interview:
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It's a New Day in Public Health.
The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, & community efforts.
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The Children's Medical Services Managed Care Plan is a Florida KidCare children's health insurance program partner. For more information about Florida KidCare or how to apply, visit the Florida KidCare website at www.floridakidcare.org or call toll-free 1-888-540-5437 (KIDS).


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Celebrate Good Time(s)
I'm making a joke to myself because this week I reached my deadline on time – celebrate good time! It's 8:30 and there is awkward sex to be seen!This was a fun one to draw but including all the details took far too long to finish. Do you know when I'm done with these comics they go in a drawer and I never look at them again? It's weird to spend six hours on something that almost feels discarded afterward.
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State Rep. John LaBruzzo says the government should consider cash incentives for poor people to undergo reproductive sterilization, because society is careening toward a day when persons on public assistance outnumber taxpayers and the economy collapses. A look at Louisiana welfare numbers suggests his fear is unfounded.
Click here to view welfare statistics since 1990.
Figures from the state Department of Social Services show recipients of the main form of welfare, the Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program, have plunged from a monthly average of 280,177 people in fiscal 1990-91 to 13,504 people in 2006-07. The monthly grant to a qualifying mother with two children is now $240.
Total annual spending over the 16-year period dropped from $187.2 million to $16.5 million, less than legislators earmarked for pet projects.
The main reason for the decline, said Social Services spokeswoman Cheryl Michelet, is the 1996 federal welfare reform legislation signed by President Clinton. It put a five-year lifetime cap on benefits.
LaBruzzo said he continues compiling such data and that his idea of providing Fallopian tubal ligations and a $1,000 bonus to impoverished women was a brainstorming tactic prematurely made public Monday on a radio talk show, followed by Internet and printed reports.
"I've said repeatedly that this has been let out prematurely, before I had a chance to investigate it," LaBruzzo, a Metairie Republican, said Wednesday.
Other welfare numbers have not changed as dramatically, but they also have not spiraled out of control. The average number of Louisiana households receiving food stamps monthly has alternately risen and fallen over 16 years, from 258,768 in 1990-91 to 266,088 in 2005-06, according to the Department of Social Services. The average monthly benefit rose to $264.85, a 40 percent increase but not enough to keep up with inflation.
Louisiana is spending more money on health care through Medicaid, the state-federal program that pays medical costs for poor and disabled people. But the rising number of those recipients -- from 752,747 in 1997-98 to more than 1.5 million in 2006-07 -- is mainly due to the creation of the Louisiana Children's Health Insurance Program, which Congress authorized in 1998 to cover children in qualifying households. Total annual Medicaid spending during that time grew from $3.25 billion to $5.38 billion.
LaBruzzo acknowledged he has touched off a firestorm with the initial idea of fighting poverty by offering money to low-income women to get their tubes tied. He also suggested paying poor men to get vasectomies and creating tax incentives for college-educated, affluent couples to have more children.
"How can we get more people who rely on government to have fewer children who rely on government?" he asked Tuesday. "If there's fewer of them, we can do more for them."
He said his telephone and e-mail were jammed Wednesday with messages from supporters, critics and news media.
Click here to contact LaBruzzo.
After further thought, LaBruzzo said, he has modified his position toward calling for financial incentives for temporary forms of birth control, instead of surgery. "That's probably a safe and better way to go," he said, acknowledging that poor women might decide at a later time, when they are in a better economic position, to have children.
Many observers called his ideas offensive.
"It violates the premise of bodily integrity and personal reproductive freedom," said Rachel E. Luft, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of New Orleans. "It's based on an economic fallacy that it's low-income people who are slurping up the resources of this country."
Luft likened LaBruzzo's plan to the eugenics movement that sought to engineer low-income and ethnic groups out of the population a century ago, based on the belief that some people are less valuable than others. Adolf Hitler later adopted some of the movement's principles in Nazi Germany, Luft said.
Some critics called LaBruzzo's idea a mean-spirited, misguided effort to eliminate poor people, instead of helping them with education, health care and economic development. Julie Mickelberry, public affairs director for Planned Parenthood of Louisiana and the Mississippi Delta, said LaBruzzo's plan ignores genuine solutions.
"Clearly Rep. LaBruzzo doesn't know a thing about prevention," Mickelberry said. "We know that offering bribes for sterilization won't do a thing."
Instead, Mickelberry said, providing access to health care and information about avoiding unintended pregnancies is more likely to help impoverished people.
"There are solutions out there, and there are programs that work," Mickelberry said. "Information is power, and the decision is really up to the individual."
Government subsidies are already available to help pay for birth control and other family planning services, Mickelberry said. She argued those programs need to be better publicized.
In stressing that his research is incomplete, LaBruzzo said he is willing to consider advocating more money for existing programs with successful track records.
Some of LaBruzzo's political backers, meanwhile, responded cautiously to his controversial pronouncements.
"It definitely caught me by surprise," said lawyer James Garvey, a member of the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. He has given $1,000 to LaBruzzo's campaign treasury. "I guess I would say that Johnny is a really good guy and really bright guy and that he comes up with ideas that have not been thought of by many other people. Some are good. Some are bad."
Garvey said he had not given LaBruzzo's sterilization idea enough thought to take a position on it. "This might turn out to be a horrible idea," he said, "but you can't get his good ideas without getting some of his off-the-wall ideas."
Real estate developer Henry Shane, who has given LaBruzzo $2,000, also was noncommittal, saying he has not digested the proposal or talked to LaBruzzo about it.
"I'd have to know what he is actually proposing," Shane said. "It sounds like it might be unusual, but when you get into the details of it, it may make sense."
Barri Bronston contributed to this report. Mark Waller can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 504.883.7056. Jan Moller can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 225.342.5207.
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