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I am fairly fortunate to live very close to a great deal of bouldering. Within 30 miles of my current home there are about a dozen areas either established or in the process of being established. I live near a great deal of first ascent potential. I also gave my car away. Dealing with these two facts is pictured below. The first experiment in my attempt to boulder as much as I'd like without the obligation of a car.
Panniers have tools, clothes etc for riding and visiting. The boots are because the forests are still full of snow that I'll be hiking through on my way to boulders. The trailer has my climbing shoes, chalk and a bunch of crash pads, more than I needed as it turns out. (The trailer is a cheap one I found on Amazon: Homcom Bike Trailer for $79).
I'll give an overview of the activities followed by a set of reflections on the experience and what I've learned. But to cut to the chase, this is very doable.
Saturday morning:
Riding with panniers and a trailer is a great way to gain some patience and humility. You're not going to move very fast and if you try to you're just going to burn out. You have to reduce your expectations for time and be willing to spin your way up hills. This trailer made standing on hills very awkward. I spent my time learning my limits (though frustrated) and listening to the Dirt Bag Diaries Podcast. The trailer is a little loose (I'll update this when I fix this problem) and so bombing downhill was a little terrifying as the back wiggled a lot.
My first destination was Phillips Lake in Dedham. My niece lives here and it also happens to have a nicely developed bouldering area near Hurd Pond (which is next to Phillips Lake). Hurd Pond has a couple areas of boulders. The one I'm a fan of at the moment is called the Parking Lot Boulders area because they're just off the road. I have a couple of projects here. The first is a combo: Mosquito Butt which is a stand start V3, with a V5 sit start option.
It's hard to get a good picture of it. It's an arete with a series of left/upwards facing crimps. The boulder has a slight overhang as well. The crimps are good, a little painful, but not so bad for this area. I had worked on it last year but with only a little progress. Saturday I put together all the moves. The mantle is straightforward but being pretty safety conscious I didn't want to do it without a spotter. Working on the sit start proved fruitful as well. To my surprise and glee I was able to stitch together the moves. I'm certain that with spotters I'll be able to send the entire problem this spring. I'm excited, but not because it's a V5, but rather because I like the boulder, the arete, and the moves. It's my kind of problem, not too high, great landings, nice rock and powerful moves. I like sit starts for what they represent, using as much of the boulder as possible. Making mountains out of molehills if you will.
Bouyed by this success I moved onto Zax, a V4 across the access road (snow covered) which is another problem I started working on last year.
Again this appeals to my aesthetic. It's a beautiful little boulder with burly moves to make up for its diminutive size. You start on the bulge with a good left crimp, a poor sloping right crimp and crap for feet. There's a good right foot under the boulder but it's pushing you away from where you want to go. The guidebook (which I should mention is Boulder Bangor!) gives a hint I haven't the talent to use yet, "…heel hook around edge." It moves from this powerful start onto a huge ledge and then there are just a couple more powerful moves until you top out. you're never more than a couple feet above a pad but it'll take all you've got to get that high in the first place. Last year I couldn't manage the start and I still can't. But I worked the moves afterwards all the same.
This was only my second day out on boulders this spring and so I didn't push my luck too far, in particular the pads on my fingers. I know that if I'm patient my skin will warm up to the idea of being tossed against sharp granite and the pain of contact will subside a bit to allow me to focus on the pain of the move instead.
Sunday Afternoon:
I chose this weekend to climb because we'd had a few good days to ensure dry rock and the weekend promised temps breaking into the 40s. I was rewarded for my efforts and Sunday afternoon was great. The Green Lake Power Line Boulders are in a Power Line Corridor that crosses Green lake road. From the road you'll see a tempting and beautiful Boulder:
The boulder you see at the top is called the Origins Boulder. Here's a shot up close:
This is the 'front' i.e. the side facing downhill towards Green Lake Road. The guidebook details four established problems on this boulders of ratings V2-V5 that are all really neat. But I can see at least three very different problems and, with variations, as many as 7-8 new problems to be added to it. There's a nice V4 in the back called Power Trip,
Which has a really powerful sit start and a series of neat moves upwards and to the right to top out. I worked parts of that route with no expectation since I'd only just gotten on it two days before with Tilan. Mostly I worked on a project traverse on the front.
It was at this boulder that I started to think about what bouldering gear would be appropriate with bike commuting. At first glance bouldering is the least friendly climbing to do with a bike. Bouldering pads are very big and bulky. Roped climbing would be stuffed in a Bob bag on a Bob trailer which would be much better to haul along. You could certainly imagine using a set of front and bag panniers and a rack to carry all the gear you'd need for a day at the crag, but a trailer seems unavoidable for bouldering which is funny since bouldering is often touted as a purer form of climbing, more simple. Yet, on a bike, it's more involved.
I realized, however, that if I'm bouldering by myself there are a couple consequences. (1) I won't be climbing very high. The whole point of thick pads and spotters is protection from the unexpected blow off. That desperate move that you're not sure you're going to get, but will only get if you commit entirely. It's unlikely that I'd be able to position the pads to catch all possible falls and if I can't then I should climb accordingly. (2) I'm also likely to only climb when the landing's pretty good. Spotters can easily guide you away from awkward trees, sharp rocks and other obstacles. But again, if I'm by myself and come off the wall I will be in free fall. Best not to be in free fall over crap. The conclusion is that perhaps I don't need five inches of padding that the Mad Pad affords. Perhaps I should save those pads for when I'm climbing with friends and will have the protection for the dicey mantle, the highballs etc.
I actually bought the Metolius Launch Pad for this reason, as a possible candidate for fast and light solo bouldering days. But now I'm thinking that perhaps all I will ever need are a bunch of Metolius Launch Pads, or something similar (EDIT: A little research suggests that the Organic Briefcase Pad may be the solution as it folds small and has 3″ of padding for about the cost of the Launch Pad). If I could get it to fold in half I could attach three of them to my rear rack and then I'd have almost 18 square feet of landing zone, albeit two inches thick.
So am I doomed to just working low when alone? Not necessarily. Nothing says I can't bring extra gear and top rope a problem that's high on my own. It'll still be more compact than an extra crash pad.
Crash Pad goals: to either modify the Metolius Crash pad or create from scratch a solution that is the same size and thickness but folds and can be velcroed to others. It would be nice to be able to create a large or long landing zone of a couple inches of padding.
Cooler Weather Bouldering: it was pretty nice out this past weekend, armpits were plenty for warming up hands and my feet were fine. I definitely will bring a small stove to make something like miso soup or tea next time however. EDIT: also research Organic Briefcase Pad
Overall I'm pretty jazzed about the experience. There are obvious ways I can improve the experience, have a source of warm fluids, plan on the longer time to arrive to the boulder (so plan on longer sessions to make it worthwhile), use smaller pads so I can ride sans trailer. I hope to work out the kinks on this and provide a series of posts on bouldering and bike riding and winter bouldering. Stay tuned.


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GLG Partners is reopening the £855m GLG Japan CoreAlpha and offshore £719m GLG Japan CoreAlpha Equity funds to new investors.
The funds, which are managed by Stephen Harker, Neil Edwards and Jeffrey Atherton, will re-open to new investors on 10 December.
They were soft-closed to new investors on 30 March to protect existing investors against potential liquidity risk following strong inflows into the GLG Japan CoreAlpha strategy and a fall in the turnover of shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Man head of UK retail Richard Phillips says: "The soft closure was a precautionary and temporary measure. We believe there is currently sufficient capacity available to open the strategy again to new investors.
"This decision has been considered carefully and we believe that re-opening the strategy would pose no potential risk to performance at this time and we are pleased to make the funds available again to new investors."
Whitechurch Securities head of research Ben Willis says GLG's short-term performance has not been great.
He says: "Japan has not been a very popular market for several years now and the GLG team's reputation has been tarnished by the last couple of years' performance.
"However, over the long-term the track record is intact and so with the fund at a low and open for business, for investors with a contrarian perspective and looking to gain Japanese equity exposure, now could be a good time to invest."

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Donald Clarke writing in the Irish Times this Saturday pieces together some spontaneous musings on the workings of popular taste in Irish society. His article pretends to examine the massive draw of Irish audiences to Garth Brooks who recently sold-out 240,000 tickets in 90 minutes. Such pseudo-analysis I always find irritating, especially when there exists a mass of research on the issue of public taste within the discipline of sociology ready for the day critical journalism emerges within the culture section of Irish broadsheets. Much of this work is founded on that of sociologist Pierre Bourdieu and his tome Distinction which analyses political and cultural tastes based on surveys carried out in 60s France (although typical of the overly-reflexive and pernickety struggles amongst sociologists, not all of this research is complementary of Bourdieu's). Although his findings are for a period and society where socio-cultural differences were possibly more acute than they are in Ireland now, they offer potential pathways of investigation as to the distinctions in taste currently operating in Irish society.
Bourdieu recognises the dispositional nature of human behaviour and the social unconscious that is absorbed into those dispositions. It is through this premise and the development of his comparative method of research and analysis that Bourdieu has managed to convey a unique understanding of class and behaviour. Those who hail from the same "social space"[1] – although they may not share local or even interactional space[2] – can experience "identical histories" (Bourdieu, 1990: 59) such as the "'closed doors', 'dead ends' and 'limited prospects'" for the most dominated (ibid: 60). Bourdieu has found in his work that through such shared regularities which encourage similar "systems of dispositions" (Bourdieu and Wacquant, 1992: 105) these spaces are prone to homologous activity, perspective and behaviours (this is not to say that people are mere automatons of their social conditions but that they are subject to some determining effects. Their level of agency is partially dealt with in the preceding link). In the following bullet points I provide some brief insights, drawn from his analysis and observations, concerning this process of how social position influences taste. So then how does Bourdieu explain a taste for gourmet meals and bed settees?
- Dominant individuals, groups and institutions hold symbolic and consecrative powers when it comes to the particular cultural objects that they are most associated with. Art museum curators, for example, have the power to act as "taste makers" or "artistic guides to an elite of art lovers" (Bourdieu et al., 1991: 98): they play a role in projecting and hierarchising a particular representation of objects of art. These consecrated objects rise to the top of a symbolic hierarchy of taste presented in Bourdieu's Distinction wherein he shows how that hierarchy serves to disguise the unequal class structure that reproduces that order. The logic of the order projects such myths as: only the innately refined can know 'good taste' whereas vulgar taste is anything equated with lower classes.
- Cultural objects, whether they exist as stable observable matter such as a work of art or as a practice, an idea, an interpretation, undergo a process whereby relations of power combine or conflict in the struggle to impose a certain representation of that object. How this object is constructed has consequences for how it is received. Distinction illustrates this when it demonstrates one of the principles of dominant, high-brow taste in 1960s France, to be the expansion of abstractness. Gourmet dishes come to resemble works of art as opposed to the "filling" and "economical" meals of lower classes; the form of paintings start to trump content, rendering what they depict as all but unrecognisable, except to those who have acquired the "cultural code" (Bourdieu, 1984: 3). Such abstractions served to make dominant French taste inaccessible to the working class who hailed from social conditions bereft of the modes of consuming such high-brow art, which would've facilitated the capacity for deciphering the "cultural code" (Bourdieu, 1984).
- An effect of power operating through class and social space distinctions, reinforced hierarchical relations of exclusivity embedded in French notions of "high art" or "good taste", valuing certain properties of cultural goods above those equated with 'poor taste'. That was particularly the case where the distinctive property distinguished the product from properties equated with the popular taste of the lower classes. Hence "authentic" and uncommonness enhanced an object by way of contrast to "imitation" and "popularization" (Petit Bourgeoisie buy prints of famous art while upper classes buy the real thing) (Bourdieu, 1984). These are supported by other relations of class subordination and the sense of inferiority of the lower classes who fail to see how supposedly meritocratic systems of legitimation (e.g., career ladder, educational qualifications) favour the privileged who have a greater familiarity with the dominant culture the system seeks to inculcate (Bourdieu and Passeron, 1990).
At a more specific level:
- Bourdieu noted how the 1960s French "rising" petite bourgeoisie, with relatively low economic capital and a desire to appear middle class, "deploy[ed] prodigious energy and ingenuity in 'living beyond its means'" (Bourdieu, 1984: 322-3). Hence they attempted to make their homes look bigger through "'space saving ideas'": "'storage areas', 'moveable partitions', 'bed settees', etc" (ibid).
- He describes how skilled workers, with longer education are "more under the sway of cultural legitimacy" than unskilled workers. Therefore they are more likely to claim an interest and to submit to a subordinate approval of elite cultural forms despite an insufficient level of socially acquired skill or knowledge of such forms: e.g., "'I love classical music but I don't know much about it'" (Bourdieu, 1984: 336).
- His interpretation of non-response to survey questions also identifies the workings of differential relations of social power. Establishing how higher non-response rates occurred amongst women and the lower classes, as the questions on politics required more up-to-date and technical policy-based knowledge, he tied the non-responsiveness to their subordination to, and exclusion from, a sphere of technocratic political activity. He depicted a viscous circle where political disempowerment restricted the development of the capacity to exercise political power: "the capacity to vote or 'talk politics' or 'get involved in politics'" (ibid: 406). Thus Bourdieu, through an attentive reading of the micro dimensions of societal power relations concluded that in relation to public receptivity to politics "indifference is only a manifestation of impotence" (ibid). Thus the potency of political leanings or taste in politics appears linked (along with a raft of other social, environmental and dispositional factors) to a quantity of embodied social power required for confronting political issues and policy.
- The following figure drawn from his work in distinction illustrates how spaces are prone to homologous activity, perspective and behaviours:
Based on his survey data from 1960s France used in Distinction the graph displays social space tendencies towards taste, cultural activities and political leanings. Social space is arranged here according distribution of capital. Higher overall volume of capital increases rising up the table while economic capital increases going from the left to right and vice versa for cultural capital (Bourdieu, 1998: 5). Click on image to enlarge.
So how do social space, its encompassing practices, and society's differing relations of social power contribute to the taste for Garth Brooks? Admittedly this does look like too much work for one journalist but the question remains valid and shouldn't be ignored.
[1] Social space is another Bourdieusian concept: referring to spaces where groups and individuals hold homologous, economic, social, symbolic, educational and cultural resources (Bourdieu, 1989: 17). For example, agents that share a social space would include budding Irish sociologists, with middle-class backgrounds, nearing the end of their doctoral thesis.
[2] Although there is a greater likelihood of people of the same social space sharing the same geographical space (Bourdieu, 1989: 16).
Bourdieu P (1984) Distinction : a social critique of the judgement of taste. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press.
Bourdieu P (1990) The logic of practice. Cambridge: Polity Press.
Bourdieu P (1998) Practical Reason: On the Theory of Action. Cambridge: Polity Press.
Bourdieu P, Darbel A and Schnapper D (1991) The love of art: European art museums and their public. Cambridge, UK: Polity Press.
Bourdieu P, Passeron J-C (1990) Reproduction In Education, Society and Culture. London: Sage Publications.
Bourdieu P, Wacquant L J D (1992) An invitation to reflexive sociology. Cambridge: Polity Press.


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Review and Swatch: Epielle aqua tinted BB cream in light beige
I finally have my first BB cream, yay! I have been interested in BB creams since the fad started a few years ago and have been reading up on reviews of drugstore formulas with the intent of buying one eventually, but the fact is I was afraid! One thing I was afraid of is color; most have just a few shades and since most come in an opaque bottle it's hard to tell which one to get! The second thing I was hesitant about is coverage. I like my foundations to have a medium to full coverage and though I have been wanting a sheerer formula I don't want it to not cover anything. What made me buy this in the end was the price. I picked this up at my local Amelia's grocery outlet for $1.99; you can't beat that! And let's just say I have been pleasantly surprised…
This product appears to come in to shades: light beige and normal beige. I picked up light beige and found it to be a good match. I have light, yellow toned skin. While I have never been MAC matched I'd probably say NC20? The squeeze bottle contains 1 fl oz.
This product is about the consistency of a liquid foundation. It's not overly runny (I don't have trouble trying to keep in on my hand) but not as thick as my cream foundation. I applied this to my face and found I needed a little more than normal to cover my face. When applied it smooths out and dries or sets quickly onto the face. I used my fingers as it seems to be the standard for BB cream and applied it over my entire face and then used a bit extra on my problem spots. I am quite impressed! This covered most if not all of my redness from blemishes and evened out my skin tone! This was improved more when I set it with my l'oreal true match powder.
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I find this application to give me medium coverage (sheer if using one layer) and it feels nice and light on the skin. It lets more of my natural skin show through and gives a natural looking texture. One thing my mother seemed to notice is with this she can see all the little hairs on my face! (This could be a negative, a positive, or a neutral for some people. For me this just means my foundation isn't as thick as before.) I can definitely see myself wearing this as an alternative to my regular foundation, though it doesn't feel much lighter than my normal foundation and it really isn't much quicker. The only real problem is though, when applying with fingers it can get uneven and patchy; so I will still use my Real Techniques expert face brush for daily use.
Overall, I really like this product as an alternative to my normal foundation. This BB cream provides the coverage and color that I like with a natural looking finish. For only $1.99, if you have fair to medium skin I'd advise picking this up if you see it!


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Amount of Travel Required: 25-40%
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Position Summary
Wilson Associates is looking for a Senior Designer – Architecture to join our Los Angeles design studio. This position will serve as an architectural team member under the direction of the Design Director and Project Manager.
Essential Functions
- Advise client on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings or equipment and color coordination
- Knowledge of local material resources preferred
- Strives for design excellence and team participation
- Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples
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- Proven Interior Architectural design skills
- Adequate knowledge in FF&E design development and documentation
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Originally when we planned on staying in Belfast, ME, it was meant as a stopover before heading to the main attraction, Bar Harbor and hiking in Acadia National Park. However, after stumbling upon Three Tides the restaurant to the Marshall Wharf Brewing Company, this small town on the Penobscot Bay became the highlight of our trip.
Wanting to taste local brews, we happened upon this gem from an internet search which was a mere 5 minute walk from our B&B. We almost missed it, though, as it's nestled at the back of a dark parking lot, with its dim lighting hardly guiding the way. On a cool, rainy night in October, the upstairs patio was vacant and there was hardly a din of customers heard from the outside – I'm sure the patio is roaring during peak tourist season, though.
Located on Belfast's tiny Marshall Wharf, Three Tides sits adjacent to the the brewery where Marshall Wharf Beer is brewed. As we tenuously (not knowing if this was the place we were looking for) walked up the stairs of a building with rustic wood siding that I associate with the rural northeast, we were invited into the cozy and intimate seating area that matched its rustic and unassuming exterior. Clean, corrugated metal panels served as decoration and function being the doors and walls with the draft beers listed on the chalk board behind the stone top bar. Despite the quiet feel outside, the place was hopping. Customers took up all the bar seating and a hand full of booths, so we were advised to hang out on the lower patio by the outdoor fireplace as we waited for a table.
The knowledgeable bartender walked us through the Marshall Wharf beers on tap. Of course we chose Wet Dog, only brewed once a year in the fall and only available on tap at Three Tides. I'm not a fan of hoppy brews, but this one was different. It had enough hops to make it worthy to IPA-lovers like Cory, but was smooth and flavorful enough for those of us who don't like the bite. Cory, still tells tales about this beer as "the best he's ever tasted."
The lower "patio" section was a bit more rustic than the upper patio which obviously holds seating during the warmer months. Rather, it was an open space with dirt "flooring" overlooking the bay. An awning partially covered there space where there was a platform that I'm sure is used for live music on occasion.
We tried to keep warm near the fireplace close to the fence. It was peaceful watching and listening to the lapping water of the Penobscot Bay right there. Unfortunately, the cold rain drove us to enjoy our beers under the awning where a couple of folks – who we assumed were locals – hung around drinking and chatting. As we admired the 7-foot-high stack of oyster shells by the steps (apparently from the previous weekend's 5-year anniversary party), we chatted up one of the regulars outside who engaged us in conversation asking why we were visiting. Our new friend – a recently returned Belfast resident who works in the local boat yard – hung with us the entire night even after we moved to the dining area. We ordered mussels – the flavors of which seemed to match the Three Tides atmosphere with a straightforward exterior (cooked simply with salt, water and a little butter), but with much more to them than you initially think (mmm…delicious). After several more amazing pints and discussions of politics and life with our new friend, we headed out.
As we quickly dodged the rain back to the B&B, Cory and I agreed that Belfast, Three Tides and Marshall Wharf Brewing Company would be the main attraction on our next visit to Maine. Who knows, maybe we'll come back for the next Marshall Wharf Brewing Co. anniversary party – despite the cold in October, it seemed like the optimal time to be there. For such a small place, they seemed to embody what we loved most about Maine, the nature, the simplicity, the people, and well, the beer.
Note: I didn't think to take photos when we were there (I wasn't blogging at the time), so I relied on photos I could find that were free to share. For more photos and info about Marshall Wharf and some photos of both, check out this great article from Brew Public.
A little more from Maine
Turns out October is actually a really great time to be in Maine in general because it was just around peak foliage season plus there were fewer tourists (hurrah!). We happened to be there the last weekend of peak season, but it was amazing nonetheless! Check out some of the other photos:


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There's an interesting looking book out by one of the contributors to the feministing blog: Perfect girls, starving daughters by Courtney Martin is about body image, particularly in teenagers, and the pressures on young women to conform to a certain body type and look - with relation to mental illness and eating disorders. Looks interesting. Possible group choice in future?
If you go to Courtney Martin's website, meanwhile, you find an interesting article about the response to the Virginia Tech shootings by her which talks about how scared US students have been making public the names and photos of their fellow students suffering from mental illnesses, in order to identify potential 'threats'. Way to make the alienated feel more part of the community...
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Who are the friends in your life? What kind of friend are you?
This Summer at Covenant UMC, we'll look at some friendships in the Bible and think about what they can teach us. This sermon series is drawn from the book, 11 Indispensable Relationships by Leonard Sweet, who believes we need certain types of friendships in our lives.
We'll consider the qualities of honesty, loyalty, wisdom, gratitude, generosity, and faithfulness as important attributes of friends as well as attributes of God. We'll try to be more grateful for the gift of friendship and think about ways we can each be better at being a friend. Each week, we'll post questions to help you think more deeply about the topic.
Come join us Sunday mornings at 9 or 11:15 am.To listen to past sermons, go to the "About us" section of this site.
Week 1: Who's your Jethro?
Scriptures: Exodus 3:1; Luke 9:51-62
Do you see a hunger in the world today for stronger and deeper friendships?
Why is it hard for us to develop friendships?
In Exodus 18, Jethro scolds Moses for taking on too much responsibility and advises him to delegate. When was the last time a friend got through to you that you need to take time for yourself and your family?
Paul wrote about one group of believers and said, "…for this reason, God gave them up." (Romans 1:26) God didn't hurl thunderbolts at them or strike them down; God merely left them to their own devices. What is the greater danger, that God will punish us, or that God may leave us alone with our choices and just let things take their course? Why?
Who are people who are good blessers? Who are some people who help you bless others?
Week 2: Who's your Nathan?
Scriptures: 2 Samuel 12:1-13; Matthew 18:15-20
In the book, 11 Indispensable Relationships, Leonard Sweet refers to Nathan types as "editors" rather than people who hold you accountable because he believes that like a good editor, some friends can help you present your best self. What do you think of this analogy?
Who are people in your life who are good editors? How can you be better at this?
Do you think there are times when a Nathan needs to "knock you out" like an anesthesiologist? A surgeon can't save a life until the anesthesiologist knocks the person out. Do we need to be hit hard before we see the truth?
Brene Brown's bestseller Daring Greatly addresses the issue of vulnerability. In what ways does vulnerability connect with receiving the truth from a friend? How would allowing ourselves to be vulnerable make us stronger Christians? How can we keep ourselves protected while still being open to constructive criticism?
Is it helpful to think of criticism as the voice of God? Why or why not? How do you handle self-criticsm?
Do Nathans need to just point out what is wrong in the world, or do they have a responsibility to provide solutions?
Week 3: Who's your Jonathan?
Scriptures: 1 Samuel 18:1-5; John 14:1-4
It is said, "Never assume people are interested in your problems." Is this a good rule of thumb? Is that what makes a Jonathan so special rare – because they genuinely care about your problems?
Who is your Jonathan?
In some cultures, a spouse is most often one's Jonathan. In other cultures, a spouse is most often not one's Jonathan. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a spouse as your Jonathan?
In Matthew 23:27-28, Jesus says,
"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men's bones and everything unclean. In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness."
Does this ring true to you about religious leaders today? Are we today lone rangers to the core? Is it difficult for people in today's culture to truly open themselves to deep relationships?
Week 4: Who's your Timothy?
Scriptures: 1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Timothy 3:10-11
In 11 Indispensible Relationships, Leonard Sweet quotes a mentor of his who used sycamore trees as a metaphor for human relationships. She said, "A healthy tree is not a single tree, not matter how beautiful it may look. A healthy sycamore tree is a tree with heirs…a sycamore community with trees in various stages of growth and development." Do you think this is true? Is this happening in your communities of family, work, and church?
In his Rules, St. Benedict says that the young should respect their elders and elders should love their juniors. Which group do you think has the harder time?
In the Bible, Eli was a mentor and "parent" to Samuel. Hannah gave him up to serve in the temple when he was very young. How difficult do you think this was for Hannah? Does it make a difference that she was a person of deep prayer?
Have you been blessed to have mentors in your life? Who have you mentored? Who will inherit your life's work?
Week 5: Who's your Barnabas?
Scriptures: Joshua 1:1-9; Acts 11:19-26
Pastor Stella's sermon touched on the value of encouragement, and she defended the much-maligned used of participation trophies. What do you think of participation trophies?
Can you recall a specific encouraging act or words that someone gave you? Who have been Barnabas friends to you? What has encouragement meant to you in your life?
Do you have memories of a time when you "lost your first love," when Jesus was more in the grave than out of it in your mind? Is there anyone who comes to mind who helped you move to a place of hope? How did that person encourage you?
Leonard Sweet wrote about having the spiritual practice of encouraging strangers throughout the day, When are you most in Barnabas mode? When are you least so?
Some Barnabas types use humor to show encouragement. Do you believe that faith and humor are connected? When has laughter with a friend made a difficult situation easier?
Food can offer comfort and in a sense encourage us? What are your comfort foods?
Week 6: Who's your Peter? Scriptures: Exodus 17:8-13; Hebrews 13:1-9, 17
Who were your spiritual mentors when you were growing up? Have you ever had a spiritual mentor or guide that others would think of as unconventional?
Saint Francis Xavier referred to Ignatius as "under God, the father of my soul." Do you have fathers/mothers of your soul? Can you name them? What do you do to honor them?
To whom do you look for guidance in your life? If you could choose a "dream team" of spiritual mentors, who would they be, or what qualities would they possess?
How can you build up spiritual leaders?
Some have said that the best way for mentors to learn something is to teach it. True or false? If true, why does that make the learning experience more reciprocal and mutual?
In 11 Indispensable Relationships, Leonard Sweet writes about passing the baton from one generation to the other. Do you think that is still happening, or does it seem like people prefer to start things on their own? In what ways have you taken a "baton" from someone else and carried it forward?
Week 7: Who's your Deborah?
Scriptures: Judges 4:1-10; John 13:1-7 and 31-35
In the Deborah chapter of his book, Leonard Sweet talks about how we often suffer from "friendly fire," attacks from people we think we can trust. Why is this so? Who are your protectors (your Deborahs) in these situations?
Who have been your protectors in the past? What can you do to reinforce their identities as your back-coverers? When is the last time you thanked someone for covering your back?
As Pastor Stella noted in her sermon, Scripture refers to Deborah as "woman of Lappidoth." This is usually translated as "wife of Lappidoth." Since lappidoth means lightning or torch in Hebrew (and there are only capital letters used, so it is harder to determine if it is a name), you could also translate the title as "firey woman."Which do you think is the correct translation? Why?
Do you believe there are Deborahs in your life you don't know about? Have you ever been surprised by a Deborah at work in your life? If so, describe your Deborah discovery.
When people try to prove us wrong and fire away at us, can we be proven in the fire? Can we prove ourselves? How can we maintain courage under fire?


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PRIVATE secretary to the Prince of Wales Stephen Lamport is knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
He becomes a Knight Commander of the prestigious Royal Victorian Order (KCVO), an honour in the Queen's private gift for distinguished service to the Royal Family.
Sir Stephen will later this year leave the Prince's staff after nine years. He was deputy private secretary from 1993 to 1996 and has been private secretary since then.
He is to be succeeded by the Queen's treasurer Sir Michael Peat.
The Prince's former equerry Lieutenant Commander William Entwisle and press officer Amanda Foster both become Members of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO).
The Queen's page of the chambers Raymond Wheaton and head chauffeur Joe Last, who has just taken charge of a new Bentley state limousine, each receive a Royal Victorian Medal (Silver).


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GENEVA — New data from 22 high- and low-income countries show antibiotic resistance to a number of serious bacterial infections is growing at an alarming rate. The World Health Organization surveyed one-half million people with suspected bacterial infections between March 2016 and July 2017. The survey, the first of its kind, is vital in improving and understanding the extent of antimicrobial resistance ...Read More »
The Health Benefits of Strength Training All Women Should Know
Strength training is truly for everyone. I'm talking athletes, grandmas, librarians, yoga buffs, engineers…you name it. Unfortunately, too many women don't bother to lift weights unless they're playing a sport or chasing a fitness goal. And that's a shame, because even if you're not looking to build bigger muscles or dominate the playing field, there are still plenty of great health-related reasons to ...Read More »
Julia Louis-Dreyfus argues for universal health care in breast cancer announcement
Julia Louis-Dreyfus announced on Thursday that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. In her announcement, the comedian urged her supporters to "make universal health care a reality." The tweet by Louis-Dreyfus comes days after the failure of the latest Republican health-care plan. Actress and comedian Julia Louis-Dreyfus made an unexpected entrance into America's health-care debate Thursday, announcing that she ...Read More »
The scents all around us can trigger headaches and skin conditions
From the inescapable cologne on a fellow train passenger to the diffuser sticks in our bathrooms and bedrooms, fragrances are all around us. They're used to make us more attractive, to set a certain mood, and to mask natural odours – and they could be making us sick, according to a new book. As many as one in three people experience symptoms ...Read More »
WHO recommends large-scale deworming to improve children's health and nutrition
29 SEPTEMBER 2017 | GENEVA – Periodic deworming programmes with a single-tablet treatment can drastically reduce the suffering of those infected with parasitic intestinal worms and protect the 1.5 billion people currently estimated to be at risk. Four main species of intestinal worms (also known as soil-transmitted helminths) affect almost a quarter of the world's poorest and mostly marginalized people. They ...Read More »
Paranoia and Delusional Disorders
Doctor George Hatoum , Medical Center in Bankstown City Plaza recommends to read this article and Email him to have a medical advices What is Paranoia? Paranoia involves intense anxious or fearful feelings and thoughts often related to persecution, threat, or conspiracy. Paranoia occurs in many mental disorders, but is most often present in psychotic disorders. Paranoia can become delusions, ...Read More »
What is psychosomatic
Doctor George Hatoum , Medical Center in Bankstown City Plaza recommends to read this article and Email him to have a medical advices Psychosomatic means mind (psyche) and body (soma). A psychosomatic disorder is a disease which involves both mind and body. Some physical diseases are thought to be particularly prone to be made worse by mental factors such as ...Read More »
What Is Schizophrenia?
Doctor George Hatoum , Medical Center in Bankstown City Plaza recommends to read this article and Email him to have a medical advices Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that affects about one percent of the population. When schizophrenia is active, symptoms can include delusions, hallucinations, trouble with thinking and concentration, and lack of motivation. However, when these symptoms are ...Read More »
States push back deadlines for health-insurance rates amid uncertainty
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B.B. King to play Coronado May 30
Staff Report
Legendary blues man B.B. King will perform at Rockford's Coronado Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m., Friday, May 30. Anthony Gomes will open the show. Tickets ($39.50, $49.50, $59.50, $89.50) are available at the Coronado box office, 314 N. Main St., Rockford; www.ticketmaster.com; all Ticketmaster outlets; or by calling (815) 968-0595.
Throughout the 1990s as well as the 1980s, 1970s, 1960s and 1950s, there has been only one "King of the Blues" — Riley B. King, affectionately known as B.B. King.
Since B.B. started recording in the late 1940s, he has released more than 60 albums, many of them considered blues classics. Over the years, B.B. has had two No. 1 R & B hits, 1951's "Three O'clock Blues" and 1952's "You Don't Know Me," and four No. 2 R & B hits, 1953's "Please Love Me," 1954's "You Upset Me Baby," 1960's "Sweet Sixteen, Part I," and 1966's "Don't Answer The Door, Part I". B.B.'s most popular crossover hit, 1970's "The Thrill Is Gone," went to No. 15 pop.
Over the years, B.B. has developed one of the world's most readily identified guitar styles. He borrowed from Lonnie Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, T-Bone Walker and others, integrating his precise vocal-like string bends and his left-hand vibrato, both of which have become indispensable components of the rock guitarist's vocabulary. His economy, his every note counts phrasing, has been a model for thousands of players, including Eric Clapton, George Harrison and Jeff Beck. B.B. has mixed traditional blues, jazz, swing, mainstream pop and jump into a unique sound. Learn more at www.bbking.com and www.bbkingfanclub.net.
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Emergency Medical Services are rarely thought of as we past though our normal routine and go about our daily business. As a society, we have become accustomed to knowing that one simple call to 911 in an emergency will bring lifesaving assistance and help will be on the way.
The staff and personnel of the Williams County Emergency Medical Services occupy the field here in Williams County, and they are truly unsung heroes serving quietly in the background. Local citizens understand that when a call goes out for assistance, help will arrive in a timely manner and that is a reflection of the professionalism and competence of these lifesaving angles.
The Williams County EMS is led by Director Jim Hicks, and Director Hicks is assisted by Training Coordinator Connie Brigle, who has served the county since the inception of the Williams County EMS in August of 1979. The organization consists of 15 full time Emergency Medical Technicians along with 75 EMT's categorized as "Intermittent" on call team members. The Williams County EMS also maintains Ambulances with basic lifesaving equipment in Edgerton, Edon, Pioneer and Stryker along with 2 fully staffed Life Squads (Life Squad 1 and Life Squad 2) on station in the county 24 hours a day with EMT's and the full range of modern, up to date lifesaving equipment. Life Squads 1 and 2 will position themselves strategically across Williams County in order to provide the greatest coverage and quickest response times should their services be needed. According to Training Coordinator Brigle, residents require EMS services on average approximately 300 times a month here in Williams County.
The professionals who stand watch 24 hours a day at the EMS for the residents of Williams County fall in four different main categories: First responders, EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic. Each level in the profession has various requirements for education and training to attain certification and become eligible to perform services. The requirements and level of care each category may perform for patients may be found in the Ohio Administrative Code (ORAC) under section 4765, entitled "State Board of Emergency Medical Services."
For a first responder (Ex: Police Officer, Sheriff Deputy, Firefighter, etc.) ORAC 4765.35 defines the services they may perform as: "A first responder may provide limited emergency medical services to patients until the arrival of an emergency medical technician-basic, emergency medical technician-intermediate, or emergency medical technician-paramedic. In an emergency, a first responder may render emergency medical services such as opening and maintaining an airway, giving mouth to barrier ventilation, chest compressions, electrical interventions with automated defibrillators to support or correct the cardiac function and other methods determined by the board, controlling of hemorrhage, manual stabilization of fractures, bandaging, assisting in childbirth, and determining triage of trauma victims." First Responders are those who generally arrive at a call first, as they may be in close proximity to the individual requiring assistance. These providers will stabilize the patient and render assistance until one of the Life Squad's arrive on the scene.
The next category EMT-Basic is defined by ORAC 4765.37 and the services a EMT-Basic may perform are: An emergency medical technician-basic may operate, or be responsible for operation of, an ambulance and may provide emergency medical services to patients. In an emergency, an EMT-basic may determine the nature and extent of illness or injury and establish priority for required emergency medical services. An EMT-basic may render emergency medical services such as opening and maintaining an airway, giving positive pressure ventilation, cardiac resuscitation, electrical interventions with automated defibrillators to support or correct the cardiac function and other methods determined by the board, controlling of hemorrhage, treatment of shock, immobilization of fractures, bandaging, assisting in childbirth, management of mentally disturbed patients, initial care of poison and burn patients, and determining triage of adult and pediatric trauma victims. Where patients must in an emergency be extricated from entrapment, an EMT-basic may assess the extent of injury and render all possible emergency medical services and protection to the entrapped patient; provide light rescue services if an ambulance has not been accompanied by a specialized unit; and after extrication, provide additional care in sorting of the injured in accordance with standard emergency procedures." Along with the certification required to become an EMT-Basic, continuing education is a constant in the profession and with the rapid advances in medical technology, essential. After meeting specific educational requirements, an EMT-Basic will advance to the next level of certification, EMT-Intermediate.
An EMT-Intermediate certification allows the EMT to perform additional emergency functions. EMT-Intermediate Certifications under ORAC 4765.38 allow the following level of emergency services: "An emergency medical technician-intermediate shall perform the emergency medical services described in this section in accordance with this chapter and any rules adopted under it. An EMT-I may do any of the following: Establish and maintain an intravenous lifeline that has been approved by a cooperating physician or physician advisory board, perform cardiac monitoring, perform electrical interventions to support or correct the cardiac function, administer epinephrine, determine triage of adult and pediatric trauma victims." EMT-Intermediate certified individuals also perform all functions allowed as an EMT-Basic, and as the training progresses up each level of certification, more responsibilities are accumulated.
The final category of certification as an EMT earns the professional the title "Paramedic," and the range of medical services a Paramedic may perform increases, allowing the response unit the ability to provide the full range of lifesaving techniques available in a medical emergency. Under ORAC 4765.39, a Paramedic may: " perform cardiac monitoring, perform electrical interventions to support or correct the cardiac function, perform airway procedures, perform relief of pneumothorax, Administer appropriate drugs and intravenous fluids, Determine triage of adult and pediatric trauma victims." Paramedics make a wide variety of medical decisions and an individual holding a paramedic certification has undergone extensive training and education to attain this level of qualification. In addition to the functions performed at each level of training, Williams County EMS performs numerous other tasks in their daily mission.
The men and women of the Williams County EMS are highly trained professionals who sit quietly in the background until they are needed, and when the call comes in, the residents of Williams County can count on highly trained medical responders to arrive on the scene and render life saving aid to those in need. On average, 300 times a month someone in Williams County calls for assistance. The Williams County EMS responds to a variety of calls ranging from medical emergencies, trauma incidents, accidents of all types as well as performing transfer services from Montpelier and Bryan Hospitals to larger facilities throughout Northwest Ohio. Without the dedication and professionalism of these tireless public servants, residents would be missing a valuable and essential means of attaining emergency aid, and their efforts are greatly appreciated all across Williams County.
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Frank Evans Center, Oil and Gas Institute host third annual Energy Law Negotiation Competition
On March 25, STCL Houston hosted its third annual Energy Law Negotiation Competition, organized by the Frank Evans Center for Conflict Resolution and the Harry Reed Oil and Gas Institute. Forty-four students from 14 nationwide law schools competed in two preliminary, 70-minute negotiation rounds. Local oil and gas attorneys who served as judges offered participants detailed feedback after each round. Teams from the University of Georgia secured both the first- and second-place awards for the 2017 event, sponsored by Haynes and Boone and Gray Reed & McGraw.


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July 31, 2012
Here is a great video from the Joshua Liner Gallery curated show at Mark Moore Gallery. With two interviews from David Ellis and Kris Kuksi, we're given a window into the artists' pasts and process.
Thanks to Mark Moore Gallery for such a wonderful show. We've really enjoyed the bi-coastal gallery swap and a chance to get to know some of their artists.
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Unfortunately toxins are everywhere — in the air we breathe, pollution, acid rain, chemicals. They are in our health and beauty products, cleaning products, the medication we take. Toxins are also in the food we eat and the water we drink. When our total body burden passes a certain point, organs of elimination (the liver, lungs, lymphatic system, blood, skin, colon and kidneys) slow down significantly.
Detox baths are not a new craze or fad; in fact, detoxification is an ancient process that dates back as far as the Roman, Greek, Native American and Indian cultures. The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, who is considered "the father of medicine," recommended daily bathing and massage with fragrant oils for optimum health. The Greeks not only believed in the therapeutic powers of bathing but also in using minerals, salts and herbal infusions for healing.
So, what is a detox bath? A detox bath is a way to cleanse the body — helping us relax our minds, boost our immune system, improve sleep and skin texture and rid our body of toxins.
Detox baths also help ease sore muscles, and because our skin is our body's largest organ, a detox bath is an excellent way to absorb much-needed minerals and nutrients.
Sweating is the body's natural way of detoxifying. A detox bath works as the hot water opens your pores, causing your body to sweat, in turn pulling the toxins to the surface of your skin and out of your body. As the water cools down, the toxins are pulled into the water. A lymphatic massage or dry skin brushing before a detox bath will help stimulate the lymphatic system and blood circulation.
Many of ingredients used to make detox baths are products you already have in your home, and many have multiple benefits.
Epsom Salt: Magnesium is an important alkaline mineral and the fourth most important mineral in the body behind iron, potassium and calcium. Magnesium is involved in over 300 chemical reactions in your body, and a magnesium deficiency affects every organ of the body. Epsom salt helps boost circulation, reducing inflammation, easing hypertension, improving oxygen use and encouraging mineral absorption.
Baking Soda: Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) helps neutralize the body's pH. It also helps neutralize the chlorine in the water. Baking soda softens skin and is a good substitute for commercial products because it contains no fragrances or chemicals and doesn't leave a residue.
Sea Salt: Sea salt not only detoxes, but also helps with relaxation, provides relief of rheumatic conditions and symptoms, and serves as an antibacterial for the skin.
Bentonite Clay: Bentonite (or Montmorillonite) clay is composed of volcano ash and is effective at pulling a wide variety of toxins out of the body, including heavy metals and environmental toxins. It is also known to be very helpful for alleviating a wide variety of skin conditions and has a wide range of minerals including calcium, magnesium, silica, sodium, copper, iron, and potassium. Bentonite clay also can produce a charge that is electrical in nature when it comes in contact with liquid. When the clay touches any type of fluid, it takes on a different charge and is thought to bind to any toxins within the fluid.
Activated Charcoal: Activated charcoal can absorb many times its own weight in poisons, toxins, gases, odors, and chemicals. Another one of the benefits of activated charcoal is that it can absorb thousands of times its own weight in harmful substances. One teaspoonful of it has a surface area of more than 10,000 square feet. It combats acne, soothes eczema, and helps the healing process for rashes and bites.
Essential Oils: Aromatic baths can provide relief from stress and anxiety, and assist with muscle pains. Essential oils also have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Green Tea: Green tea contains antioxidants and relaxes the body, soothing sore muscles and increasing energy. Green tea also increases the antioxidant activity in the bloodstream and lowers cholesterol.
Cornstarch: Cornstarch soothes and relieves dry, itchy skin.
Powdered Milk: Milk removes dead skin cells and softens skin. It also nourishes and soothes. The higher the fat content of the milk, the more nourishing it is for your skin.
Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar baths are highly anti-inflammatory and help the body eliminate excess uric acid, thereby regulating the body's pH levels. It also helps promote blood circulation in the skin and can prevent bacteria. It helps soothe skin irritation, helps with skin or nail fungus. and promotes a good night's sleep. It's high in vitamins and minerals, which are absorbed through the skin while bathing.
Hydrogen Peroxide: Hydrogen peroxide cleanses and purifies our skin. A hydrogen peroxide bath can help destroy toxins, organisms, and even pull out the residues left by soap.
Ginger: Ginger has the power to rid the body of toxins through sweating. Not only does ginger help with indigestion and nausea, it promotes regular digestion and helps alleviate bacterial infections. Bathing in a bath of ginger will ease sore muscles and eliminate toxins from the body. The natural anti-bacterial properties in ginger will help sweat out colds, flues, and congestion.
To get the most out of your detox bath, there are some important things to remember.
- Check with your doctor if you have health issues to be sure detoxification is okay for you.
- Drink lots of water before, during and after a detox bath to prevent dehydration.
- The warmer the water, the more powerful the detox effect will be.
- 20 – 40 minutes is the suggested time for a detox bath, but you may want to begin with a shorter length of time.
- Be extremely careful when getting out of the detox bath as the detoxification process may cause you to feel weak or light-headed. Standing up too quickly could cause a headache or nausea.
Detox Bath Recipes
Pour a cup into the bath, I usually pour half of a small pint mason jar in so I get two baths from a jar. Store in an airtight glass jar in a dry place.
"The way to health is to have an aromatic bath and a scented massage every day." – Hippocrates
The Black Detox Bath
• Epsom Salt
• Sea Salt
• Activated Charcoal
• Ginger, rose, lemon and rosemary essential oil. (We use Stress Away essential oil in our black bath)
Fill the jar 1/3 with epsom salt.
Fill jar with sea salt until 1/2 full.
Fill jar with baking soda until 3/4 full.
Fill the rest of the way with activated charcoal powder.
Add essential oils.
Calming Detox Bath
- 1 1/2 cups dead sea salts
- 1/2 cup cup Epsom salt
- 1/8 cup Bentonite clay
- 7 drops lavender essential oil
- 7 drops frankincense essential oil
Combine all ingredients and mix with a non-metal spoon (metal can destroy the healing properties of the clay).
Cheer Up Buttercup Homemade Milk Bath
To make your milk bath, combine the milk, baking soda, and cornstarch in a 2:1:1 ratio.
- 1 cup of powdered milk
- 1/2 cup of baking soda
- 1/2 cup of cornstarch
- 5-10 drops of the essential oil of your choice. Lavender, peppermint, or citrus are good choices. We use Cheer Up Buttercup
Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Berry Detox Tea & Lime Bath
- 3 cups Epsom salt
- 1 cup finely ground sea salt
- 9 berry detox tea bags (opened)
- 6 drops lime essential oil
- 6-8 drops fractionated coconut oil or almond oil
Combine the 3 cups of Epsom salt and the 1 cup of sea salt in a medium mixing bowl and stir well to make sure they're fully mixed. Cut tea bags open to remove the tea. Add the tea to the salt mixture and stir again to make sure they're mixed very well. You want to be sure that you have a pretty even distribution of the tea. Add the lime oil and either the coconut or almond oil and stir it well to combine. If you're skin is dry, use the coconut oil. If your skin is oily, go with the almond oil. Stir well to make sure the oils get distributed. When mixed well, cover with a paper or kitchen towel and let sit for an hour or so to absorb the scent and oil. To make a Green Tea Bath, you can use green tea bags and peppermint essential oil instead of berry tea and lime essential oil.
Clay Detox Bath
- 1/2 cup Bentonite clay
- 1/2 cup Epsom salts
- Essential oils if desired
Combine all ingredients and mix with a non-metal spoon (metal can destroy the healing properties of the clay).
Mustard Detox Bath
- 2 cups Epsom salt
- ¼ cup baking soda
- ¼ cup mustard powder
- Essential oil of your choice (we use Joyful)
Stir all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
Orange Ginger Detox Bath
- 1 cup Epsom salts
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 2 Tbsp. kosher sea salt
- 15 drops orange essential oil
- 3 tsp. grated ginger (fresh or dried)
Stir all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.


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De Beers, the largest diamond producer, won't exercise its right to acquire control of Peregrine Diamonds Ltd.'s Chidliak project in the Canadian Arctic.
Peregrine was verbally notified by De Beers of its decision, the Vancouver-based company said in a statement.
De Beers, a unit of Anglo American Plc, had the right to form a joint venture with Peregrine that would have given it a 50.1 percent stake in Chidliak. Under the terms of the venture, De Beers would have helped fund a feasibility study of the diamond project.
Chidliak is located 75 miles from Iqaluit, the capital of Canada's Nunavut territory. The final results of an evaluation of the mine's ore are expected in the first quarter, Peregrine said.
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As of press time (naks.), the Oklahoma Thunder are pulverizing the LA Lakers, to the tune of 92-63, with a little over a minute to go in the 3rd. Pending an epic, thunderous letdown, or an equally epic Kobe-powered comeback, the Thunder are running away with the first game.
For the West, it boils down, as corny as this may sound, to a question of Character. The teams that will come away with the wins will be the teams that know who they are, and impress this upon their opponents.
The Oklahoma Thunder, especially this season, are coming into their own. They know who they are, what kind of pace they want to play at, the selflessness required, the roles they are expected to play, and the work that's cut out for them. They're like a team of track-stars and high-jumpers in perfect sync. And that's from the starters down to the bench.
The Lakers, in contrast, are, as Phil Jackson put it before, "a team in search of its soul." Sure, the Lakers are talent-laden, and anybody with the Black Mamba in its arsenal can not be counted out. But this is a team game, and the better team is out there running down their opponents. They have won, and will continue to win games with their talent. If they still want to win, the rest of the Purple and Gold have to proverbially step it up. Gasol and Bynum have to do much of the damage since the guards and forwards cancel each other out. If Gasol and Bynum can dominate in the paint, and exert their wills over Ibaka, Perkins and Collison, then the Lakers have a chance.
The Spurs, on the other hand, are the epitome of knowing who they are, playing to their strength, and using these efficiently. They have also found a way to pace themselves throughout the season, and thus have a healthy Manu, Tony and Duncan. Their bench is also young, dynamic, and have that extra kick the veterans need. The Clippers are, in contrast, still looking for who they are. They've got Paul and Griffin to lead the charge, but when San Antonio suddenly exerts its towering and imposing presence upon these young guys, it won't be pretty for the Clips. The Spurs have gone through so many wars (lost and won) together, and they've got one of the best minds running the show, too – Pop.
I guess you can say I'm predicting a Spurs-Thunder Western Finals. I'm rooting for the Thunder to go all the way, but if they do fall, it will be because the Spurs have exerted their familiar imposing presence on them.
The Western team that can find itself, use it to its advantage, and exert it over their opponents can win their Conference. Emphasis on Western TEAM. Not individual.
The EAST
As for the East, a big-ass asterisk still looms over them.
The fall of Rose still puts a big question mark on the Sixers win. Then it puts a big question mark on the winner of the Celtics-76ers match. And it puts a big on whoever wins the East, as everyone will forever wonder: could they still have won it if Rose played?
But shit like that happens, right? And I think it's a toss-up between the Heat and the Celtics. Both are playing with newfound passion, desire and just downright anger. It's going to be a fistfight.


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Barrel Wood Picnic Cheeseboard
A bespoke spin on a wine country staple, the Olive and Poppy Cheeseboard is made from mango wood with a removable knife-handle made from actual wine barrel wood. A portable and convenient way to take your wine and cheese on the road!
Red wine streaks can still be seen in the barrel wood handle, making a unique way to add a piece of wine country to your picnic!
Dimensions 12" long, 9" wide and 3/4" high
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Art theft is an ancient and complex criminal activity. When you look at the a few of the most well-known cases of art thefts in history, you see thoroughly planned operations that include art dealers, art fakers, mobsters, ransoms, and millions of dollars. Here you can check out about a few of the most famous cases of art theft in the history.
The First Theft:
The very first recorded case of art theft remained in 1473, when 2 panels of altarpiece of the Last Judgment by the Dutch painter Hans Memling were taken. While the triptych was being transported by ship from the Netherlands to Florence, the ship was attacked by pirates who took it to the Gdansk cathedral in Poland. Nowadays, the piece is shown at the National Museum in Gdansk where it was just recently moved from the Basilica of the Presumption.
The A Lot Of Famous Theft:
The most well-known story of art theft involves among the most famous paintings on the planet and one of the most well-known artists in history as a suspect. In the night of August 21, 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louver. Soon after, Pablo Picasso was jailed and questioned by the authorities, however was released quickly.
It turned out that the 30 × 21 inch painting was taken by one of the museum workers by the name of Vincenzo Peruggia, who merely brought it concealed under his coat. The crime was carefully carried out by a infamous con guy, Eduardo de Valfierno, who was sent out by an art faker who intended to make copies and sell them as if they were the initial painting.
While Yves Chaudron, the art faker, was hectic developing copies for the popular masterpiece, Mona Lisa was still concealed at Peruggias house. After 2 years in which Peruggia did not hear from Chaudron, he tried to make the very best out of his stolen great. Eventually, Peruggia was caught by the authorities while attempting to sell the painting to an art dealer from Florence, Italy. The Mona Lisa was gone back to the Louver in 1913.
The Most significant Theft in the U.S.A:
The biggest art theft in United States took place at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. On the night of March 18, 1990, a group of thieves using police uniforms got into the museum and took thirteen paintings whose cumulative worth was estimated at around 300 million dollars. The thieves took 2 paintings and one print by Rembrandt, and works of Vermeer, Manet, Degas, Govaert Flinck, as well as a French and a Chinese artifact.
As of https://myspace.com/kurtcriter yet, none of the paintings have been discovered and the case is still unsolved. Inning accordance with current rumors, the FBI are investigating the possibility that the Boston Mob along with French art dealers are connected to the criminal activity.
The Scream:
The painting by Edvard Munchs, The Scream, is probably the most searched for painting by art thieves in history. It has actually been stolen twice and was only recently recovered. In 1994, during the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, The Scream was stolen from an Oslo gallery by 2 burglars who broke through an open window, triggered the alarm and left a note saying: thanks for the bad security.
Three months later, the holders of the painting approached the Norwegian Federal government with an offer: 1 million dollars ransom for Edvard Munchs The Scream. The Government turned down the offer, however the Norwegian cops collaborated with the British Cops and the Getty Museum to arrange a sting operation that restored the painting to where it belongs.
While Museum authorities waiting for the burglars to request ransom loan, rumors claimed that both paintings were burned to conceal evidence. Eventually, the Norwegian authorities discovered the two paintings on August 31, 2006 however the truths on how they were recovered are not known.
When you look at the some of http://kurtcriter.brandyourself.com/Links the most famous cases of art thefts in history, you see thoroughly planned operations that include art dealers, art fakers, mobsters, ransoms, and millions of dollars. The most well-known story of art theft involves one of the most popular paintings in the world and one of the most famous artists in history as a suspect. The crime was carefully performed by a notorious con male, Eduardo de Valfierno, who was sent by an art faker who intended to make copies and offer them as if they were the initial painting.
Eventually, Peruggia was captured by the cops while attempting to sell the painting to an art dealership from Florence, Italy. The painting by Edvard Munchs, The Scream, is most likely the most sought after painting by art thieves in history.


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The Homecoming Collection has taken the best of farmhouse furniture and has reinterpreted it into updated multi-functional classics for today's modern lifestyle. With more than 100 beautiful pieces, Homecoming is a collection for the whole home with four different wood species including solid cherry, solid pine, solid oak, and solid walnut. Creating new function with a time-honored sense, the Homecoming Collection strives for an authentic reclaimed look by playing up the species of the wood and incorporating handwork into the finishes. Available in all Natural finish and Black Leg finish. Table dimensions: W70 H30 D42. Ladderback Side Chair dimensions: W20 H42 D23.5. Buffet/Open Hutch dimensions: W72 H84 D18


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Cook: 4 hours 30 minutes, plus resting time
Serves 6
6 kg Bronze turkey
1 onion, peeled and halved
1 leek, halved
1 carrot, halved
3 bay leaves
½ bulb of garlic
1 litre water
2 celery sticks, halved
250 g pancetta slices
10 g thyme
170 g soft butter
salt and pepper
1 kg Maris Piper potatoes
Vegetable oil
Buttered carrots
1 kg carrots, peeled and cut into even batons
250 g butter
10 g thyme
2 bay leaves
Apricot stuffing
1 kg pork mince
150 g dried apricots
150 g white breadcrumbs
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp herbes de Provence
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tbsp brandy
Salt and pepper
Bread sauce
1 bay leaf
½ onion, studded with one clove
1 tbsp double cream
250 ml milk
nutmeg, freshly grated to tast
100 g white bread, crusts removed
Salt and pepper
Cranberry sauce
1 kg cranberries
400 ml orange juice
Zest of 2 oranges
Pinch of ground ginger
Pinch of mixed spice
Pinch of cinnamon
400 g brown sugar
Pigs in blankets
12 chipolatas
12 slices streaky bacon
1 carrot, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 celery stick, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
10 g thyme
500 ml red wine
1 litre chicken stock
500 ml veal stock
50 g butter
Brussels sprouts
1 kg Brussels sprouts
250 g butter
Salt and pepper
If you prefer, you can make the cranberry sauce, bread sauce and stuffing in advance – these can also be frozen a couple of weeks ahead to save time on the day.
For the cranberry sauce, place the orange juice and zest in a pan with the spices and simmer gently to reduce by half.
Add the sugar and cranberries, bring to the boil and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes so the fruit breaks down and stews.
It may need another 5-10 minutes on this heat if it looks too thin.
For the bread sauce, place the milk and the clove-studded onion into a pan with the bay leaf.
Bring gently up to a simmer, then pass through a sieve onto the bread.
Stir until the bread softens, then add the cream, nutmeg and seasoning. Leave to cool, then chill in the fridge.
Alternatively, freeze in a lidded container, then place in the fridge to defrost the night before serving.
To prepare the stuffing, add the apricots, brandy and a splash of water to the pan, then bring to the boil.
Remove from the heat, leave to soak until softened, then drain off the liquid.
Dice the apricots and place in a bowl.
Add all of the remaining stuffing ingredients to the bowl with the apricots, correct the seasoning and chill in the fridge.
Alternatively, freeze as you did with the sauces and defrost thoroughly in the fridge the day before using.
To cook the turkey, preheat the oven to 210C/gas mark 7. About 20 minutes before cooking, bring the stuffing out of the fridge to come up to room temperature.
Season the turkey well inside and out. Fill the cavity with the prepared stuffing and place the stuffed turkey into a roasting tray.
Spread the softened butter over the entire bird and cover with pancetta.
Arrange the onions, leeks, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme and bay around the turkey.
Pour 1 litre of water into the roasting tray.
Wrap the entire tray with foil, making sure the foil is tightly covering the turkey and roasting tray – this will allow the turkey to gently steam in the oven.
Place in the oven and cook for 45 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 170 C and continue cooking for a further 2 hours.
For the last 30 minutes of cooking time, remove the foil from the turkey and peel off the bacon.
Increase the temperature to 200 C and roast until the skin of the turkey is golden brown and crisp.
To prepare the potatoes, peel and cut into quarters.
Place them into a bowl under running water for 5 minutes to remove excess starch.
Cover the potatoes with fresh water in a large saucepan and bring to the boil.
Cook until the potatoes are almost breaking apart, then drain carefully and leave to steam and cool.
Pour oil into a roasting tray and place in the oven to heat up.
Once the turkey has roasted, remove from the oven (reduce the oven temperature to 180C) and allow to rest for 45 minutes – this will ensure the bird retains its juices and stays moist.
Add the potatoes to the roasting tray in a single layer and place in the oven until golden brown and crisp, turning every 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a pan large enough to hold the carrots in a single layer, melt the butter.
Add carrots, thyme and bay and place a lid on the pan, then cook over a low heat until tender, making sure it stays at a gentle simmer and adding a splash of water if the butter gets a little hot.
Do not allow the carrots to fry.
To prepare the pigs in blankets, wrap each sausage in a rasher of bacon, place on a baking tray and cook in the oven until golden brown.
To prepare the gravy, pour all of the excess fat from the turkey roasting tray into a pan, then add the carrots, celery, onion and thyme and cook until caramelised.
Add the red wine and reduce, then add the aromatics, chicken and veal stock and reduce by two-thirds.
Pass through a fine sieve into a clean pan and return to the stove.
Bring to the boil, correct the seasoning and whisk 50 g butter into the gravy.
Peel the outer leaves from the sprouts and criss-cross the bottom of each one.
Blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain.
Heat a generous knob of butter in a large pan and add the sprouts, stirring to caramelise lightly and coat in the butter.
Season well and set aside until ready to serve.
To serve, carve the turkey and serve with the stuffing, roast potatoes, buttered carrots, buttered sprouts, cranberry sauce, bread sauce and gravy.


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OAP Uwanma Odefa is out with a new a Vlog and in this episode she is sharing with us 5 White Lies women tell their significant other.
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Everyone lies. But there are some lies that are common and universal to women which they tell their men in the course of a relationship. It's almost automatic and unconscious. However, these lies are usually not for malicious purposes; they're not told to hurt.
Technically, they're white lies. From lying to him that he's the best lover in the world, to boost his ego; to lying to him that you have come just so he can get it over with, here are 5 Lies Women Tell their partners in the course of a relationship.


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I am going to be doing a Supervillain/Superhero Series for my you tube channel, if anyone's interested. I will be uploading tutorials for looks I've done that were inspired by those naughty comic book folk or the goodies who stop them! Its just a bit of fun and allows me to be creative with make up to a more extreme level than usual.
This look pictured is the first in the Supervillain series; its a masquerade mask inspired by Harley Quinn (of Batman fame, in case you aren't a nerd, like me!). I HAD to tackle her first as I just love her costume. I'm slightly obsessed with Harlequinn's, Italy, Masquerade masks and the like, hence this look!
Here's the picture I used for inspiration! This would make a great Halloween look if you were going to a fancy dress party. If you want to know how to do this look, take a look at my tutorial here


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Several Pak ministers among 148 lawmakers suspended by EC
Pakistan's Election Commission has suspended 148 members of the national and provincial assemblies, including several federal ministers, for failing to submit details of their assets.world Updated: Oct 19, 2010 16:35 IST
Pakistan's Election Commission has suspended 148 members of the national and provincial assemblies, including several federal ministers, for failing to submit details of their assets.
Chief Election Commissioner Hamid Ali Mirza issued orders to suspend the membership of the lawmakers who had not submitted details of their assets and liabilities to the Commission within the stipulated time.
The lawmakers will "cease to perform their functions till they submit the details of their assets," the Election Commission said on Monday.
A spokesman said the lawmakers would be reinstated once they submitted the required information.
The suspended parliamentarians include federal Education Minister Sardar Aseff Ahmed Ali, Labour Minister Syed Khursheed Shah, Tourism Minister Maulana Ata-ur-Rehman, Zakat Minister Noor-ul-Haq Qadri, Minister of State for Information Samsam Ali Bukhari and Minister of State Jama Mangero.
The ruling Pakistan People's Party topped the list of suspended lawmakers with 16 members.
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and PML-Q senior leader and former federal minister Amir Muqam are also among suspended members of the National Assembly or lower house of Parliament.
The suspended lawmakers include 34 from the National Assembly, 69 of the Punjab assembly, 16 of the Sindh assembly, 10 from the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa assembly and 12 of the Balochistan assembly.
Under the law, members of the national and provincial assemblies are required to submit details of their assets and liabilities to the Election Commission by September 30 every year.
The date was extended to October 16 this year but the 148 lawmakers did not submit the information.
First Published: Oct 19, 2010 16:30 IST


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Trampoline Fitness Classes – High Intensity, Low Impact
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We provide 60 minutes of high intensity trampoline exercises lead by an expert instructor. Our classes cater to bouncers of all levels, ranging from beginner to pro. Whether your goal is to lose weight, improve your fitness or just have fun, our classes will have you jumping for joy in no time!
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As you might know by now, I love challenges and when I saw there was a blog version of a weight loss challenge, I jumped right into it. This is my second week of my new weight loss wednesdays and I will continue this. the only difference is that I will be joining the "Bloggers Weight Loss Wednesday" group to do this and to keep myself motivated. So if you want to know more about this, keep on reading! ^^
Basically what it means to join this group, is that I will be posting every wednesday about weight loss, health, fitness and things like that, just like I was doing before. For more information and to join yourself, you can always go to "Barely There Beauty"! ^^ But for this first post of this new challenge I will start by telling you guys my goal and some things that inspire me!
My goal has been 56 kg for a long time, so that's still what I'm aiming for. It's one of my Day Zero goals too, so I hope to reach it this year! I'm starting of with a weight of 64,4 kg. this is the same as last week, but I'm fine with that. Better stay the same than gain, right! 😀 I also wanted to let you guys know that I'm using the app "MyFitnessPal". If anyone wants to join me, you can add me at romina244 or leave your username in the comments and I will be happy to add you so we can support each other! ^^ Remember, losing weight together is a lot easier! ^^
I found 2 quotes that inspired me.
So now that I found some motivation and a group of support, let's hope this gets easier and let's hope I reach that goal! ^^
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The Swing, is based on the Thelemic principles of WILL and Love. One of the central groups is in fact the OTO. The Magick system is based off of Aleister Crowley's vision of Magick (Magick is the Science and Art of causing Change to occur in conformity with Will). The Swing deals with Thelemic principles, as well as, other pagan cultures and as such the Magick system incorporates ideas and principles from other "real world" Magickal systems (such as Wicca, Voodoo, Alchemy and more).
The Swing is as detailed as possible in all aspects, characters, combat and Magick. By using The Step System, The Swing offers a highly realistic system without adding a lot of number crunching. Character creation is about defining well rounded believable characters. Combat is deadly, scary and dangerous. The Magick system is freeform and encourages the players to use out of game information. There is simple and easy to follow rules for bringing real world information into The Swing for use as player characters.
The basic premise is that Reality is like the swing of a pendulum. Sometimes it swings in one direction; sometimes it swings in the opposite direction. Sometimes reality is dragons and faeries, sometimes it lasers and computers. The Swing is about making your game into what you want it to be. The Swing is designed around the thought that a person's WILL can shape reality. A character's WILL can shape the game, the world and all those within.
This game will not be about how many creatures you can kill, it's about exploring the interaction between the WILL and reality. The goal of all games is the have fun. Now you can anyway you choose to.


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Details of Frank Darabont's departure from AMC's "The Walking Dead" several years ago have come to light as part of a recently unsealed deposition by the filmmaker who served as the original showrunner on the first two seasons of the series.
THR Esq has a breakdown of the document which was taken as a part of Darabont's lawsuit against AMC which claimed the channel withheld profits of the show's second season from him. Darabont was fired while the season was being filmed, so AMC gave him financial credit and profit portions for 75% of the season.
Glen Mazzara, Darabont's assistant and his successor, corroborates Darabont's version – that the filmmaker worked on all the season's episodes prior to filming and deserved his showrunner's pay for the season's entirety.
Other details garnered from the deposition include AMC cutting the show's budget from $3.4 million per episode to $3 million – at a time when the show was already a ratings juggernaut and only growing. On top of that it says the network also kept the tax credit, with Darabont saying "So, between the two you've got a full 25% cut across the board" which understandably hurt the cast and crew. The second season premiere in particular was apparently a point at which the show almost collapsed.
You can read more here but Darabont is fairly unforgiving in his assessment of the AMC executives. A network spokesperson has responded, saying: "The reality is that he has been paid millions of dollars under the terms of his contract, which we honored, and we will continue to vigorously defend against this lawsuit."
Scott Gimple serves as current showrunner on the series, having done so through since the fourth season following Mazzara's departure.