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Home Secretary David Blunkett today defended the downgrading of cannabis - and challenged Tory leader Michael Howard to say whether he had ever smoked the drug.
He was commenting after Mr Howard pledged that a future Conservative government would reverse the policy, which will see cannabis reclassified from Class B to Class C, making possession a less serious offence and freeing up police resources to target harder drugs.
As a £1m Government advertising campaign got under way, warning that cannabis remains illegal, Mr Howard denounced reclassification as "absurd".
He said: "After thinking about this very carefully, we have come to the view that the Government's decision is misconceived and when we return to office, we will reclassify cannabis back to Class B."
But Mr Blunkett dismissed the criticism. Speaking to the BBC, he said: "Two years ago I said we want a sensible mature debate, we are actually having one now, because at least people are debating the issue sensibly."
He added: "Let's ask him (Mr Howard) 'Did you ever smoke it?"' Mr Blunkett said he himself had not, but if he had, would be "transparent" about it.
Asked what his response would be if Mr Howard said he had smoked cannabis, Mr Blunkett said: "I would say fine, thanks for being honest, now what would you have done to you? What would your parents have said if we had picked you up for smoking it, criminalised you and had you banged up in jail?"
Medics have voiced concern over the reclassification, linking cannabis with heart disease, cancer and psychosis.


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We also must be concerned over how the materials are produced, more to come…
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- Fair Indigo also has clothing made in the USA
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- People Tree is a UK company sponsored by the actress Emma Watson
- World of Good.com by Ebay is a network of website with fair trade items for sale (States that up to 30% of the cost may be donated to a charity)
- Global Girlfriend has eco-friendly products made by women around the world (Part of the World of Good network)
- Eco-Friendly Jeans
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- REI has a section of their website for products made in the USA.
- Toys made in the USA.
- All American Clothing
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***Transcript from South Mirthanese network MKC hit show Col. McMissile's Warzones***
Hallo! Und guten Tag, der Führer begrüßt dich! ~click~ Hello! And good day, the leader salutes you! Welcome boys and girls, Men and Women, to Colonel McMissiles Warzones! Here we hit our Season 4 Finale and on behalf of the network I would just like to say thank you for being loyal viewers. You've been asking for it for quite a long time, and now after 4 seasons, it's our turn to deliver.
Our season 4 finale, will be taking place in the North Pacific…
Todays Scenario: North Mirthan vs. South Mirthan! Full scale war!
What would happen if North and South Mirthan went to war in full on conquest type manner? Nukes, allies, politics and morale are not modeled. The North and South have battled in the past, but mostly in small tactical wars that were brought to an end before widespread escalation due to foreign interference. So what would happen if there was no intervention? For this scenario we'll assume a fight to the death, no hopes of peace, war will end when one side has been conquered. In the past, outcomes of such wars between North and South have depended on either complete initial surprise (1984 Conflict, Narische Invasion) or overwhelming numbers (1999 Conflict, Rattack War, Reclamation War). For this scenario we'll assume only a few weeks of buildup before simultaneous declaration of war.
First to come would be cruise missile strikes against both bases and infrastructure. North Mirthan has more cruise missiles and their firing platforms. Some Southern missiles do have longer reach though.
Primary targets for both sides would be the bases along the border. North Mirthan may opt to strike Polis being close to the border, and would also have extra missiles to spend on striking bridges, rail stations and other key infrastructure. North Mirthan would have more targets to hit, but with large missile inventory, it would not be a problem.
In the Air, the South is more numerous, however the North features more multi-role planes armed with slightly more modern weapons. However due to sheer size of Southern Air Force, Northern planes would quickly find themselves more outnumbered the further south they fly. North Mirthan would choose to use its planes defensively along the border, forcing the South to waste part of its fighter fleet as escorts.
Northern air defenses consist of a mix of short, medium, and long range SAMs, allowing them to create a layered network for their enemy to penetrate. South Mirthanese SEAD and Jammer aircraft may be able to punch some holes in the AA umbrella, but there aren't many of them. South Mirthan lacks medium range SAMs, forcing them to yet against split their fighter fleet to play defense.
In combat, South Mirthanese Vampyrs would dance circles around Northern Hornets. Against Terminators, Hornets would find themselves on roughly equal terms. North Mirthanese AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles are a bit better than South Mirthanese Rapier-3 missiles, the North may be able to hold their own in some battles and likely enjoy a favorable kill-loss ratio overall. After a year or so, most of North Mirthanese air force would be attrited to small number of planes. The south may end up losing up to half of its initial air combat fleet.
On the ground, both sides are more even. With similar numbers of tanks, vehicles, and troops. Greater portion of South Mirthanese army is concentrated at the border, giving the South local numerical superiority. Both sides army equipment is very modern and available in large numbers. Neither side lacks any real capability the other may have. South Mirthanese vehicles carry larger caliber weaponry, but North Mirthanese vehicles tend to be more heavily armored.
The South Mirthanese standing army is bigger than the Norths. Both sides would most definitely be mobilizing reserve personnel very soon after the war starts. The North maintains a sizeable national guard which trains several days a year. Northern paramilitary force is roughly equal to South Mirthans. While they'd be of little use in offensive operations, in urban defensive setting they may prove much more useful. South Mirthans National Guard is quite small, and limited to internal peacekeeping and disaster relief operations. There is a sizable reserve from which recruits can be conscripted very quickly. South also has compulsory gun ownership for able-bodied citizens and government programs to organize militias quickly. But on the offensive, such units would be useless, and little more than cannon fodder.
Another key factor is front length. On a global scale, it is fairly short. And with high military concentrated at the border, both sides would be able to man the entire front. North Mirthanese bases are further away from the front due to their rapid advance in the year 2014, putting frontline forces in a delicate position.
On the ground, the numerically superior South would begin the offensive likely following by a mass artillery barrage. The South has more artillery guns, and have a sizable inventory of smart artillery shells. However all systems are towed pieces, while the North uses self-propelled systems, allowing them to quickly move their batteries to avoid attacks.
Here the North may choose to stand and fight, though suppressed by artillery and Southern airstrikes, they would ultimately falter. More likely the North would retreat to their bases and trade territory for time. The city of Markuslandung is a very large, very dense city with a sizeable garrison. The South would be able to take the city, but in such heavy urban environment, they may take many times more casualties in a battle for the city. The Stretch of land between Hundtland and Korban would become a steel wall bristling with Northern guns. The desert would cut both ways, Mirthanese forces would find themselves in the same position the North Mirthanese faced earlier, being far from bases they would be stressed for supplies while simultaneously facing an entrenched enemy.
With such a short front, flanking maneuvers would be near impossible. The South would methodically chip away at Northern defenses. Any form of breakthrough would be limited at best, and quick mobilized Northern reinforcements would quickly descend on areas where South Mirthanese have managed to break through. Both countries have large stockpiles of cold war weaponry, and would likely be dusting off and mobilizing this equipment as quickly as possible. Here the North has an edge, in both numbers and quality. The North's US-built cold war arsenal proved itself superior to South Mirthanese Russian equipment, in particular the tanks. While Northern M60's and M48's will stand little to no chance against Southern main battle tanks, they may prove effective in supporting role. However, for both countries, such fleets are old and rotting away in storage, so it's questionable just how much of it could actually be pressed into service.
At sea, open naval war would be a disaster for North Mirthan. Its fleet is smaller and fairly old. Their submarines seldom sail out due to their age and mechanical issues. Many weapon systems are past their certification date. Rather the North Mirthanese navy would stick to the coasts, and harass South Mirthanese ships with aid from its land-based coastal defense batteries. Assuming their weapons systems are working as advertised, they may be able to prevent some attacks. They may also manage to sink a few enemy ships.
The North also lacks a proper Marine Corps. It relies on 3 brigades of Naval security forces trained in amphibious assaults, and 2 Army light infantry divisions with amphibious vehicle support for the naval infantry role. North Mirthan also decommissioned its landing assault ship in 2015, and relies on 12 ferry-sized light transports to hop to islands off the coast. Both army divisions are also trained for air-assault, and could reinforce the islands quickly from the air. The east coast with its many islands would see the most fighting. The South Mirthanese ships would be able to sail in with few losses and set up naval superiority. From here they have 2 Landing ships from which to deploy Marines. North Mirthan will have to be selective with which islands it defends due to poor marine strength. Assuming they even get to the islands in time, army and naval security forces without heavy weapons would be no match for South Mirthanese marines disembarking in very large numbers. Within a year, South Mirthan may control Vintergarten Island and Verusa Island. As well as much of the eastern barrier islands.
Another aspect is intelligence. South Mirthan maintains 4 Optical imaging and ELINT satellites, as well as a sizeable drone fleet. North Mirthan only has a few dozen recon pods for its F18s, and some tiny tactical UAVs
Using its better situational awareness, South Mirthan could track Northern troop movements and plan accordingly. In conjuction with airstrikes on key targets South Mirthan, after a period of grinding down defenses, would be able to start gaining ground. The advance would slow as to not risk already high casualties becoming higher due to lack of supply. The Keiji and Rocky Rivers further complicate things by forcing the south to move through the center, allowing Northern troops to harass enemies from the other side. South Mirthan could counter with its own artillery and airstrikes, however situation just isn't in their favor and losses would be inevitable. Over time, aerial search and destroy missions would be able to put a stop to most of incoming fire.
After weeks of slow advance, the North would be pushed back to major urban areas of Yamasaki, Adlerfelsen, and the Capital of Drywells. It is here the war will get a lot bloodier very fast. Heavily urbanized areas are ideal for North to defend. The South could try to encircle the cities and defeat them through lengthy siege. However to accomplish this would require crossing the Keiji and Rocky Rivers. Bridges would all be blown up. And the rivers are too wide for floating bridges built be army engineers to be constructed quickly. If the South chooses the siege option, only hope would be to cross further down the river away from the cities and take heavy losses associated with a river crossing. Once across they would have to fight their way to build bridges and take control. Such an operation would be very costly, and even once across, the bridges would create a supply bottleneck prompting further losses. For such an operation to succeed would take months, but would likely be quicker option than alternative. The other option for the South would be to lean on its industry and greater population pool and continually push through the meat grinder to take the cities. In both scenarios, the North would still be pouring thousands of new troops into the defense of the cities. Civilian losses associated with both siege option, and urban warfare option would be truly horrific.
The longer the war rages, would only further accentuate Southern population and industrial capacity. In the end the South would win out and take the cities no matter which option they pick. As each city falls, new routes will be opened up for the South to effectively cross the river. Once the capital falls, the strain of the war may ease some. The Northern government will continue to direct the war from the city of Brandenburg further north.
Losses would likely be in the hundreds of thousands Southern casualties will eclipse Northern casualties by a significant margin. Loss of the 3 major cities would be a heavy blow to North Mirthan and the South would continue to advance. The war would ultimately end in Northern defeat however the South would still be pushing into a country with enough strategic depth to continually push back. Perhaps even pull of a few successful counterattacks.
Final Verdict: South Mirthanese Victory!
But question is, what sort of cost would South Mirthanese be prepared to pay for such a costly victory?
"My apologies for deviating from the poll, but im currently out of town, so decided to whip this up real quick on computer. Poll is attached in case you missed it.


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i love those stamps!!! i've been really bummed out by most of the stamps on the program this year, and next year doesn't really thrill me either. i really have to get my paws on some vintage postage! <3ReplyDelete
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Alicia: When there aren't any awesome stamps on the program, I always search out vintage, and that's what these are. So happy I found them!ReplyDelete
Euphoria: Hi Kira, it's another form of art ^^ I love decorating mail! x
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OOHH Merissa, this is the series I wanted to use for your letter :}ReplyDelete
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Ema, these are perfect for Halloween! You have them too ^^ good!
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you have the term 'black as fuck' and you havent got Nortt on the band list.
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Autori: Nils Erik Dahlen, Adrian Stan and Robert van Leeuwen
Editorial: Journal of Physics, Conf.Ser., 35, p.324, 2006.
In this work we discuss the application of nonequilibrium Green functions theory to atomic and molecular systems with the aim to study charge and energy transport in these systems. We apply the Kadanoff-Baym equations to atoms and diatomic molecules initially in the ground state. The results obtained for the correlated initial states are used to analyze variational energy functionals of the Green function which are shown to perform very well. We further show an application of the Kadanoff-Baym equations to a molecule exposed to an external laser field. Finally we discuss the connection between nonequilibrium Green function theory and time-dependent density-functional theory with the aim to develop better density functionals in order to treat larger systems than those attainable with the nonequilibrium Green function method.
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GODFREY - Jane Saale, president and CEO of Cope Plastics Inc., was one of three Metro East women recognized by the Winning Women organization at the third annual awards dinner at the St. Louis History Museum.
"Winning Women recognized another remarkable group of women from the Metro East, the city of St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County for their many contributions, which have helped advance economic growth in the bi-state region," said Michelle Esswein, founder, president and chief executive officer of Winning Women.
Saale was the Metro East winner in the woman executive category, earning recognition for her accomplishments as president and CEO of Cope Plastics Inc. During her first four years at the helm of Cope Plastics, Saale helped the business achieve double-digit revenue growth, despite the economic downturn, and worked to expand the company to 17 locations in 13 states.
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Sixty-seven American institutions will take part in offering classes to as many as 12,000 prison inmates around the country. Following the approval of the Second Chance Pell Pilot Program, instituted by the Obama administration, inmates will be able to use federal Pell grants to finance the classes. Congress has banned providing financial aid to prisoners for the past 22 years. That ban has not been dismantled, but the Obama administration is experimenting.
The United States Department of Education announced that it would be rolling out the Pell grant program in 2015, and now the program is getting on its feet.
"The evidence is clear," said John B. King, Jr., U.S. education secretary. "Promoting the education and job training for incarcerated individuals makes communities safer by reducing recidivism and saves taxpayer dollars by lowering the direct and collateral costs of incarceration."
The two- and four-year colleges participating in the program will work with state and federal correctional institutions to teach inmates in actual classrooms in their buildings. Schools will also develop online programs as well as classes that are both physical and online. But not every inmate will be eligible for the Pell program: inmates only qualify if they're due to be released within five years of enrolling in coursework, says the Department of Education. But for those inmates who are eligible, the Pell grant will cover tuition, books, and fees for classes.
"We all agree that crime must have consequences, but the men and women who have done their time and paid their debt deserve the opportunity to break with the past and forge new lives in their homes, workplaces, and communities," King, Jr. added. "This belief in second chances is fundamental to who we are as Americans."
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Villa Canaria Verde
- Type: Villa
- Sleeps: 6 (3 Bedrooms)
- Nearest Beach: WaiKiKi - Town Beach (1 km)
- Change Over Day: Flexible
- Long term lets considered
- Wheelchair access
- suitable for children
- suitable for the elderly
- Winter lets available
- Pets not allowed
Beautifully decorated and presented 3 bedroom Villa in the vibrant town of Corralejo. Sitting on its own plot of 1200m2 this property offers a Private swimming pool and roof terrace offering sea and mountain views.
This is a fabulous villa situated in the Vistas del Mar development in Corralejo which is located in a small cul-du-sac of only 6 properties making it very private and secure. The villa comes fully furnished to a very high standard, with fully equipped kitchen, private swimming pool and large roof terrace/solarium.
All 3 bedrooms are ample size and all offer large built in wardrobes with the master bedroom having private terrace doors leading outside. The lounge is very bright and airy with vaulted ceilings, 48" colour TV, and FREE WiFi !
A separate fully equipped kitchen just to the side, which leads out into a covered utility area which is great for laundry and storage.
The outside is really something special with a swimming pool, and large private terraces & patios which are bathed in sunshine throughout the day.
The property is only a 12 minute stroll into the town center making it very accessible to all local amenities all the while being a comfortable distance away from downtown noise etc.
The Fuerteventura Region
Corralejo is a stunning Canarian town situated in the north of Fuerteventura that enjoys the perfect balance between tourism and local life.
In the town there are many shops, bars and restaurants, with foods ranging from traditional local Canarian fare with fabulous meats, cheeses and local fish, along with other more mouth-watering opportunities to discover.
There are many supermarkets in the town as well as other specialist food shops. Most supermarkets are open 6.5 days a week.
Corralejo has 3 pharmacies in the town, with one always on duty.
There is a 24 hour private clinic as well as the Centro de Salud that offers a 24 hour emergency service.
The beaches of the town are of fine golden sand with clean turquoise waters and very safe for kids to swim and enjoy.
Scuba diving, Windsurfing and Kitesurfing Centers can be found on the magnificent dune beaches just south of the town.
Taxi stands are conveniently situated throughout the town and you will always find a taxi whatever time of night or day.
The main bus station of Corralejo provides an excellent service of getting about the whole Island that is timely, clean and good value for money.
The main ferry port is located at the north of harbour with ferries going to and from Lanzarote every half an hour and takes only 20 to 25 minutes.
The town center is only a 12min leisurely stroll from the Villa.
Getting There
Regular Ryanair and Aer lingus flights from Dublin,Shannon & Cork
Regular flights from UK airports with Ryanair , BMI, BA,Thompson, Thomas cook and many more
Car hire available at airport
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- Airport: Fuerteventura (FUE) (40 km)
- Ferry: Corralejo - Lanzarote (5 km)
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Hello all,
Christmas was very nice. Very quiet. But I got to talk to my family this week, which is always nice. Although talking to them makes me notice a lot how I've changed. I'm a lot different than I used to be. I behave differently around them than I did before.
However, on Saturday, during an exchange, I had a bit of an accident. I hit an icy patch in the road on my bike, and I slipped and fell. I was mostly okay, and luckily there weren't many cars on the road. However, my hands hurt a bit, and things seemed a little strange, so I went to the doctor this morning and they taped things up. However, something was hurting just now that didn't earlier, so I might need to go back tomorrow.
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Jessica was very kind, sweet ,and gentle with our sweet older dog. She made sure our dog was well taken care of. She was very patient with our older dog since she sometimes had hard time getting around.
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So last night the hubby and I had "date night". I really don't like crowds or loudness as a rule, but I LOVE music. Anyhow, date night was tickets to see Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top at the Bell County Expo. This is my first time going to the expo center. It's tiny little venue, but that just could be my perception of it having grown up with the Astrodome. Even the "nose bleeds" at the expo center are about medium grade seats…so there's not really a "bad" seat there. Our seats were awesome. Side stage about 50-100 feet from the stage. Essentially front row. Anyhow, the freakazoids were out in droves for Skynyrd. I don't like being in crowds. I don't like crazies and drunks. They scare me, honestly. If you're 60, dancing like you're working a pole, while you slosh beer everywhere then you NEED to be aware that you scare normal people. Men and women alike fell into this category. Aaaaannnnnyyyyyhow, the opener was decent. Can't remember his name. Skynyrd was tired. They were on stage like it was a job at Safeway. They were yelling at the crowd and getting a little ticked that the crowd wasn't cheering like they felt they deserved. Ok, so I've always been a fan of the original Skynyrd music, but anything created after 1977 doesn't count. Really, it just doesn't. 1/2 the band died in '77. That's NOT the same as replacing 1 or 2 members. Now, 2011, there is only 1 original member (a guitarist) remaining. This means, to me, that they are essentially a cover band or a tribute band and NOT the original Skynyrd. They cranked the volume up to a point that had me fearing my ears might bleed. My fault for not remembering my ear plugs. When ZZTop came out, it was awesome. They were energetic and appeared to me happy to be there. They made the performance look fun. I felt like I ENDURED Skynyrd and ENJOYED ZZTop.
Showing my age, though, I still managed to drag my carcass into bed by 12:30. Party animal I am not.


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Caution: raw vegetables can be problematic for individuals with poor digestion. This recipe is intended for individuals who have reintroduced raw veggies or are using this recipe as a way to see if they are ready. Dr. Siebecker recommends remaining on the SIBO diet for 1-3 months before introducing raw veggies (see SIBO Food Guide).
I have always been a big fan of Thai food, especially salad rolls with a delicious peanut sauce. Unfortunately, there are all sorts of ingredients in those that I can no longer eat (rice, garlic, peanuts, sugar, soy, who knows what else!). Here is my take on SIBO-friendly salad rolls, also known as Thai Lettuce Wraps.
This recipe is perfect for the end of the week for several reasons: butter lettuce lasts a while if you leave it attached to the stem, the sauce is super quick and easy to make, and the filling ingredients are flexible which allows you to use up any veggies left in the fridge.
Butter lettuce leaves (approximately 3 large leaves)- the loose bunches are easier to pull apart without breaking the leaves
1/5 or 1/4 lb chicken or turkey breast (cooked to your liking)- I like to bake mine at 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes
Sauce (all you have to do is add the ingredients to a bowl and stir):
1/4 c finely chopped fresh Italian parsley (approximately 1/2 c loosely packed before cutting)
1/2 teaspoon finely grated ginger
2 T salted almond butter (or unsalted and add some sea salt)
1.5 teaspoons coconut vinegar (substituting apple cider vinegar should be fine)
1.5 teaspoons walnut oil
1.5 teaspoons coconut aminos (this is a soy sauce alternative that can be found at natural grocery stores)
Optional Filling Ingredients: thinly sliced cucumber, beets (boiled then thinly sliced), shredded carrots (these might be too hard to digest), sliced tomato (nightshade- might cause inflammation).


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Topic: Accuracy
Riverside would like to introduce a new program to the Golf department; Coaching Club.
Each month Brandon and the golf staff will put together a lineup of 60 minute sessions with unique topics to keep you engaged and help you play better golf.
Sign up for each session individually as there is a 10 person limit for each class. Reservations can be made ONLINE ONLY.
$70 includes all 9 monthly sessions (however you must make indiviual reservations for each session)
$15 drop in rate
$20 guest rate
Cancellation Policy
There is a 48 hours cancellation policy in place. If you cancel your reservation within 48 hours of the event or do not show at the event, you will be charged the full amount of the entry fee based on your reservation.


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As 2015 comes to an end (I can't believe it either!) we're all starting to think about the new year and what it brings. Whether its a new perspective, goal or dream we hope that 2016 gives you everything you hope for. For inspiration in the new year, here five of our favorite bloggers to follow.
We went ahead and compiled the best of the best when it comes to fashion inspiration/real life perspective/refreshing content. Yes, these are the bloggers to follow throughout the New Year.
You're welcome.
1.) Lauren Dailey
The Bohemian by the Bay is an extraordinary style-guide for the bohemian woman. Lauren's style is equal parts artsy and accessible. She displays just the right amount of every-day comfort with interesting pieces. If you are looking for something different but obtainable then you need to follow Lauren!
2.) Audree Kate
Simply Audree Kate is an adorable blog about a fashionable, thrifty New Yorker. Audree Kate puts together fun outfits against the backdrop of the Big Apple. She will have you chomping at the bit to go thrifting and find original pieces.
3.) Lyndsey Forest
A Canadian fashionista, Lyndsey uses her blog to play dress-up and showcase her inventive DIY tutorials. We particularly love her take on a DIY necklace display. Her ensembles are bold and bright, and her photos are flat out gorgeous.
4.) Krystel Bennett
A Pinch of Lovely is a Southern girl's take on fashion, beauty, and travel. Krystel reviews the latest fashion and beauty products with a compelling editorial flair. Her photos are exquisite and her style is glamorous and chic. If you visit her site, be prepared to spend a while there–you won't be able to help yourself.
5.) Alyssa
Living in Style OC is a blog dedicated to the SoCal lifestyle. Alyssa covers everything from fashion to food to events in Orange County. Her site is a rich repository for finding the best outfits, beauty products, and places to go. She also has children's site in the works–so follow along for fashion for the littles.
We love our bloggers and encourage you to spend some time on each of their sites! You won't regret it 🙂


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Table Talk: The Importance of Reading
- May 04, 2012 |
- by The Family Cooks
On Fridays, The Huffington Post presents a compelling topic to spark discussion at your dinner table.
A 2010 study conducted by Scholastic and Harrison Group found that "nine out of ten children say they are more likely to finish books they choose themselves" — and one of the goals of Denver-based Burning Through Pages (a non-profit that helps kids join book clubs in their communities, and buys the books for them) is to get kids to read books they might not normally read in school. As BTP says: "It's not what you read that's important to us, it's that you enjoy whatever it is that keeps you burning through the pages."
Many parents today think their children are spending too much time texting or surfing the Internet, and not enough time reading. The same 2010 Scholastic/Harrison Group study confirmed some parents' fears by reporting that "the time kids spend reading declines while the time kids spend going online … and using [cell phones] increases." (It also reported that three-quarters of kids aged 9-17 agreed with the statement, "I know I should read more books for fun.")
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Our 9 1/2 year old daughter is a voracious reader. She has read all of Harry Potter in English and is working her way through Harry Potter in Spanish. But, there was a time when I seriously worried about what was to become of her reading. At 6 going on 7 she and a friend had just finished 1st grade. I took the two of them to the local library to sign up for the summer reading program. They both checked out Rainbow Fairy Magic Books. I wasn't thrilled with the choice, as I thought my daughter should be reading more "meaningful" books, but, I went with it. She was hooked within the first chapter and went on to read EVERY book in the series…including some I special-ordered from London for the Tooth Fairy to bring her, as they weren't yet available in the US. As the summer wore on and she did report after report on Rainbow Fairy Magic books, I became concerned enough to talk to a close friend who is a children's librarian. She assured me that it does NOT MATTER what your child reads as long as your child LOVES what he or she is reading. Now that my 4th grader is reading at a 12th grade level in English and a 7th grade level in Spanish, I screen for content, but, as long as she wants to read it, I let her read it! It is all about practice — remember, practice makes perfect!


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This two-book series was written specifically for English language learners and covers all the basic grammar topics for beginners. Contains clear and concise explanations of the rules and illustrates them with numerous examples. The «Did You Know?» and «Grammar Help» notes add further to the understanding of basic grammar. These books will give English language learners a clear understanding of core grammar skills and help lay a strong foundation for good English. Each book includes 150-pages plus of grammar examples and instruction.
Title : Basic English Grammar - For English Language Learners
author(s) : Anne Seaton, Y. H. Mew
Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing, Inc
Year: 2007
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Weeding tool - IWMW1
by p.sharman Horticultural Engineers
Code: IWMW1
Light duty weed removing tool, entirely hand made, the 4 tines are hand forged from 10mm medium carbon engineering steel which are heat treated for strength, built to the same design as our ragwort forks but smaller and lighter for light duty use.
Size is 36" to 37" from the top of the handle to the tip of the tines.
This is for use in removing young ragwort, thistles, docks etc from a lawn, garden or maintained pasture before they get too big.
It is finished in black gloss paint.
The design of the tool head is now registered with the intellectual Property Office under Registered Design No 6012159 which basically means the design is copyrighted.


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This is one of the most popular Indian desserts called with various names as sewai/Jawe/Vermicilli and a very special food in Muslims and is specially made on thier festival eid .It can be made as kheer or just plain using water instead of the milk.You can prepare it well in advance and enjoy later too as it stays good for few days in fridge .
Ingredients: serves 3-4 ppl
- 1 cup Vermicilli/Sewai/jawe
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 cups Milk
- Few strands of Saffron
- 1tsp Cardamom powder
- 7-8 Almonds & Cashews
- 5-6 Pistachios
- 1 tsp Ghee/Clarified butter
- Heat ghee in a pan, add sevai in it & shallow fry it on low heat till it becomes slightly brown.
- Now pour the milk in it & let the milk boil for 10 min.
- Meanwhile take a small bowl & add 3-4 tsp milk in it, then add 4-5 sticks of saffron mix it well & keep it aside.
- Now add safron milk in the pan and again allow it boil for 5 min,add cardamom powder as well.Let it cook on slow heat and keep stirring in between so that the milk does not sticks to the the bottom.
- Then add sugar, and the nuts to it .
- If kheer looks very thick (sevai suck more milk) then you can further add some amount of milk.
- Serve Chilled or hot as you wish, i like it chilled .


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HomeAway.co.uk, the home of Holiday-Rentals®, is part of the HomeAway family. As the world leader in holiday rentals, we offer the largest selection of properties for any travel occasion and every budget. We're committed to helping families and friends find the perfect holiday rental to create unforgettable travel experiences together.
Our stay at the apartment was everything we hoped it would be and we had so much space and comfort. We loved the location in the town centre that we could walk most places and it is close to so many bars and restaurants. We stayed for Moto GP at Misano which was the perfect base. Very convenient having Il Portico downstairs. The arrival and dept arrangements were very seemless and Gian Giacomo was extremely diligent and helpful. All round an amazing place to say.
For the second year running, an unforgettable short break in the stunning location of Gabicce Monte. The apartment is stylish, comfortable and very clean. Georgi and her family made us very welcome and nothing was too much trouble, if we needed anything. Highly recommended as the perfect base for exploring the beautiful region of Emilia-Romagna. Try it - you won't be disappointed 👍 x


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Bowling for Scholars
Bowling for Scholars is a Fundaraiser for the BC3 Alumni Legacy Scholarship and BC3 Students.
Join us for
- STRIKINGLY awesome raffle prize.
- Unlimited bowling.
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Please email firstname.lastname@example.com to register. Include names of all bowlers and if you would like bumpers added to your lane.
Cost is $25 per bowler or $15 for students and children.
Payment can be turned into the Foundation Office in the Administration Building.
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Inspirational and Uplifting Pop/Rock track with delayed guitars, acoustic guitars, bass, drums, percussion and ambient background. Perfectly made for commercials, movies, presentations, slideshows, road trip youtube video or any media you are working on.
Based on my original AudioJungle item: Inspiring Indie
Included sections
01_Intro (0:13)
Guitar Intro
02_Intro_WithTransition (0:13)
An alternative version with additional drum kicks for a natural transition to the next section
03_Verse_NoAcoustic (0:13)
A light verse with main theme and ambient background
04_Verse_WithAcoustic (0:13)
Verse with additional acoustic guitars rhythm.
05_Chorus_Acoustic (0:13)
Chorus with acoustic guitars background
06_Chorus_Acoustic_WithTransition (0:13)
Chorus with acoustic guitars background and drums transition
07_Verse_PalmMutes (0:27)
The verse with palm muted electric guitars on the back
08_Chorus_GuitarHarmonyBacked (0:13)
The chorus with distorted guitar harmonies on the back
09_Chorus_GuitarHarmonyBacked_WithTransition (0:13)
The chorus with with distorted guitar harmonies and drums transition
10_Verse_DistortedGuitar (0:27)
The verse comleted with distorted guitars rhythm
11_Chorus_DistortedGuitar_Half_1 (0:13)
The 1st part of the final chorus with all the guitars and drum break in the end
12_Chorus_DistortedGuitar_Half_2 (0:13)
The 2nd part of the final chorus with all the guitars. Can be used as ending as well.
13_Chorus_DistortedGuitar_Half_2_WithTransition (0:13)
The 2nd part of the final chorus with all the guitars and drums transition to the next part.
14_Ending (0:13)
The natural ending of the track
Demo track
The demo track is made of sections 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14


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Hmmm. I was checking Analogue to see which of my pages were visited yesterday. There were several hits on the essay I wrote
http://www.lgrossman.com/mjnk/mjnk9907.htm, which I called Presents Tense.
I expressed my delight in your pages then and still check back to see what you are up to every few days.
I have been receiving advertisments offering to sell me stationary embossed with gold ribbons celebrating the 10th anniversary of my site, which did start in primitive form in 1995 (and never moved much beyond that). But, except for a few photo albums at LGrossman.com/pics/ and a page I maintain for a local community organization, I have not kept up my pages or added anything new lately.
I miss the challenge and freedom of writing my almost monthly Modemjunkie essay. I have written a couple of pieces for my Ordinary Potato series, but haven't disciplined my self to post more. Trying to get the courage to post some of my poetry, but that seems too naked.
Congratulations on keeping at it... even those days when you find a find a fresh way to present some of your old presents are refreshing.


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[Help]FPS Lags in all online games!
Alright, so I'm new here. I always looked at the forums but was to lazy to register.
It comes to my attention, that I lag in every game now. Online games and game that are online on loading screen. It's like fps lag and screen lag together. In counter strike i get 10 fps now before, i got 120. In a game, call gunz. I lag after 10mins or when i first start the game.
There wasn't problems like this 3 months ago. Then I started playing runescape and I started to lag.
Also i tried reinstall direct X and updating my graphic cards. No solution in those.
p.s. how you find your spec out so i can post it up
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Subject: hey
To: "Jolene Wright"
Date: Thursday, January 6, 2011, 2:37 AM
Happy Freakin New Years all the way from Hong Kong!!! woohoo.
This week has just flown by, can't believe it. Time is something that i just don't understand anymore. It just goes by so fast while you are on a mission. Elder Fogt and i are doing great and we are loving Kwun Tong. We have a lot of great people right now, with a lot of potential. We have a baptism on this sunday and the following one as well. The work is hard, but so amazing. The changes and blessings you see are just undescribeable. Words can't descride how much i am loving my mission and the people, they are amazing. I've read a few talks this week during my studies that have made me really think hard about how i can change my self, how can i improve, how can i develop my testimony even more, how can i have the holy ghost in my life more, and how can i feel h.f.s love even more in my life. There are so many answers to these questions, some are hard and some are easy. The first talk is from President Thomas Monson, " The 3 R's of Choice"
"Let us not find ourselves as indecisive as is Alice in Lewis Carroll's classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. You will remember that she comes to a crossroads with two paths before her, each stretching onward but in opposite directions. She is confronted by the Cheshire cat, of whom Alice asks, "Which path shall I follow?"
The cat answers, "That depends where you want to go. If you do not know where you want to go, it doesn't matter which path you take."
Unlike Alice, we all know where we want to go, and it does matter which way we go, for by choosing our path, we choose our destination.
Decisions are constantly before us. To make them wisely, courage is needed—the courage to say no, the courage to say yes. Decisions do determine destiny.
I plead with you to make a determination right here, right now, not to deviate from the path which will lead to our goal: eternal life with our Father in Heaven. Along that straight and true path there are other goals: missionary service, temple marriage, Church activity, scripture study, prayer, temple work. There are countless worthy goals to reach as we travel through life. Needed is our commitment to reach them"
This is from our beloved prophet who is at this time, at this day, at this very second, representing our father in heaven. If you understand that you would take these words into your heart and choose now who you are going to follow today. Its up to you not anyone else. You have YOUR agency. Its about time that you learn how to choose. You know good from bad, and if you dont pray and ask him whether the decision you are about to make will effect your life positively or negatively and he will answer at that very second. Its up to you. WAKE UP!
Another talk I read was from President Eyring " Adversity " from May 2009 conference.
I bear you my testimony that God the Father lives. He set a course for each of us that can polish and perfect us to be with Him.
My beloved brothers and sisters, this opportunity to speak to you is a great and sacred privilege. I pray that my words may be helpful and give you encouragement.
With all the differences in our lives, we have at least one challenge in common. We all must deal with adversity. There may be periods, sometimes long ones, when our lives seem to flow with little difficulty. But it is in the nature of our being human that comfort gives way to distress, periods of good health come to an end, and misfortunes arrive. Particularly when the comfortable times have gone on for a while, the arrival of suffering or the loss of material security can bring fear and sometimes even anger.
The anger comes at least in part from a feeling that what is happening is unfair. The good health and the serene sense of being secure can become to seem deserved and natural. When they vanish, a feeling of injustice can come. Even a brave man I knew wept and cried out in his physical suffering to those who ministered to him: "I have always tried to be good. How could this happen?"
That aching for an answer to "How could this happen?" becomes even more painful when those struggling include those we love. And it is especially hard for us to accept when those afflicted seem to us to be blameless. Then the distress can shake faith in the reality of a loving and all-powerful God. Some of us have seen such doubt come to infect a whole generation of people in times of war or famine. Such doubt can grow and spread until some may turn away from God, whom they charge with being indifferent or cruel. And if unchecked, those feelings can lead to loss of faith that there is a God at all.
My purpose today is to assure you that our Heavenly Father and the Savior live and that They love all humanity. The very opportunity for us to face adversity and affliction is part of the evidence of Their infinite love. God gave us the gift of living in mortality so that we could be prepared to receive the greatest of all the gifts of God, which is eternal life. Then our spirits will be changed. We will become able to want what God wants, to think as He thinks, and thus be prepared for the trust of an endless posterity to teach and to lead through tests to be raised up to qualify to live forever in eternal life.
It is clear that for us to have that gift and to be given that trust, we must be transformed through making righteous choices where that is hard to do. We are prepared for so great a trust by passing through trying and testing experiences in mortality. That education can come only as we are subject to trials while serving God and others for Him.
In this education we experience misery and happiness, sickness and health, the sadness from sin and the joy of forgiveness. That forgiveness can come only through the infinite Atonement of the Savior, which He worked out through pain we could not bear and which we can only faintly comprehend.
It will comfort us when we must wait in distress for the Savior's promised relief that He knows, from experience, how to heal and help us. The Book of Mormon gives us the certain assurance of His power to comfort. And faith in that power will give us patience as we pray and work and wait for help. He could have known how to succor us simply by revelation, but He chose to learn by His own personal experience. Here is the account from Alma:
"And he shall go forth, suffering pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind; and this that the word might be fulfilled which saith he will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people.
"And he will take upon him death, that he may loose the bands of death which bind his people; and he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities.
"Now the Spirit knoweth all things; nevertheless the Son of God suffereth according to the flesh that he might take upon him the sins of his people, [so] that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his deliverance; and now behold, this is the testimony which is in me." 1
Even when you feel the truth of that capacity and kindness of the Lord to deliver you in your trials, it may still test your courage and strength to endure. The Prophet Joseph Smith cried out in agony in a dungeon:
"O God, where art thou? And where is the pavilion that covereth thy hiding place?
"How long shall thy hand be stayed, and thine eye, yea thy pure eye, behold from the eternal heavens the wrongs of thy people and of thy servants, and thine ear be penetrated with their cries?" 2
The Lord's reply has helped me and can encourage us all in times of darkness. Here it is:
"My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment;
"And then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes.
"Thy friends do stand by thee, and they shall hail thee again with warm hearts and friendly hands.
"Thou art not yet as Job; thy friends do not contend against thee, neither charge thee with transgression, as they did Job." 3
I have seen faith and courage come from a testimony that it is true that we are being prepared for eternal life. The Lord will rescue His faithful disciples. And the disciple who accepts a trial as an invitation to grow and therefore qualify for eternal life can find peace in the midst of the struggle.
I spoke recently to a young father who has lost his job in the recent economic crisis. He knows that hundreds of thousands of people with exactly his skills are looking desperately for work to feed their families. His quiet confidence led me to ask him what he had done to become so confident that he would find a way to support his family. He said he had examined his life to be sure that he had done all he could to be worthy of the Lord's help. It was clear that his need and his faith in Jesus Christ were leading him to be obedient to God's commandments when it is hard to do. He said that he saw that opportunity as he and his wife were reading in Alma where the Lord had prepared a people to find the gospel through adversity.
You remember the moment when Alma turned to the man who led the people in distress. The man told him that they had been persecuted and rejected for their poverty. And the record goes:
"And now when Alma heard this, he turned him about, his face immediately towards him, and he beheld with great joy; for he beheld that their afflictions had truly humbled them, and that they were in a preparation to hear the word.
"Therefore he did say no more to the other multitude; but he stretched forth his hand, and cried unto those whom he beheld, who were truly penitent, and said unto them:
"I behold that ye are lowly in heart; and if so, blessed are ye." 4
The scripture goes on to praise those of us who prepared for adversity in the more prosperous times. Many of you had the faith to try to qualify for the help you now need, before the crisis came.
Alma continued, "Yea, he that truly humbleth himself, and repenteth of his sins, and endureth to the end, the same shall be blessed—yea, much more blessed than they who are compelled to be humble because of their exceeding poverty." 5
That young man with whom I spoke recently was one who had done more than put away food and a little savings for the misfortune which living prophets had warned would come. He had begun to prepare his heart to be worthy of the Lord's help which he knew he would in the near future need. When I asked his wife on the day he lost his job if she was worried, she said with cheerfulness in her voice, "No, we've just come from the bishop's office. We are full-tithe payers." Now, it is still too early to tell, but I felt assured as they seemed to be assured: "Things will work out." Tragedy did not erode their faith; it tested it and strengthened it. And the feeling of peace the Lord has promised has already been delivered in the midst of the storm. Other miracles are sure to follow.
The Lord always suits the relief to the person in need to best strengthen and purify him or her. Often it will come in the inspiration to do what might seem especially hard for the person who needs help himself. One of the great trials of life is losing to death a beloved husband or wife. President Hinckley described the hurt when Sister Hinckley was no longer at his side. The Lord knows the needs of those separated from loved ones by death. He saw the pain of widows and knew of their needs from His earthly experience. He asked a beloved Apostle, from the agony of the cross, to care for His widowed mother, who would now lose a son. He now feels the needs of husbands who lose their wives and the needs of wives who are left alone by death.
Most of us know widows who need attention. What touches me is to hear, as I have, of an older widow whom I was intending to visit again having been inspired to visit a younger widow to comfort her. A widow needing comfort herself was sent to comfort another. The Lord helped and blessed two widows by inspiring them to encourage each other. So He gave succor to them both.
The Lord sent help in that same way to the humble poor in Alma 34 who had responded to the teaching and testimony of His servants. Once they had repented and were converted, they were still poor. But He sent them to do for others what they might reasonably have thought was beyond them and which they still needed. They were to give others what they would have hoped He would give them. Through His servant, the Lord gave these poor converts this hard task: "After ye have done all these things, if ye turn away the needy, and the naked, and visit not the sick and afflicted, and impart of your substance, if ye have, to those who stand in need—I say unto you, if ye do not any of these things, behold, your prayer is vain, and availeth you nothing, and ye are as hypocrites who do deny the faith." 6
That may seem much to ask of people in such great need themselves. But I know one young man who was inspired to do that very thing early in his marriage. He and his wife were barely getting by on a tiny budget. But he saw another couple even poorer than they were. To the surprise of his wife, he gave help to them from their scanty finances. A promised blessing of peace came while they were still in their poverty. The blessing of prosperity beyond their fondest dreams came later. And the pattern of seeing someone in need, someone with less or in pain, has never ceased.
There is yet another trial which, when endured well, can bring blessings in this life and blessings forever. Age and illness can test the best of us. My friend served as our bishop when my daughters were still at home. They speak of what they felt when he bore his simple testimony around campfires in the mountains. He loved them, and they knew it. He was released as our bishop. He had served as a bishop before in another state. Those I have met who were from his earlier ward remember him as my daughters do.
I visited him in his home from time to time to thank him and to give him priesthood blessings. His health began a slow decline. I can't remember all the ailments he suffered. He needed surgery. He was in constant pain. Yet every time I visited him to give him comfort, he turned the tables; I always was the one comforted. His back and legs forced him to use a cane to walk. Yet there he was in church, always sitting near the door, where he could greet those arriving early, with a smile.
I will never forget the feeling of wonder and admiration which came over me when I opened the back door at home and saw him coming up our driveway. It was the day we put out our garbage cans to be picked up by city workers. I had put the can out in the morning. But there he was dragging my garbage can up the hill with one hand while he balanced himself with a cane in his other hand. He was giving me the help he thought I needed when he needed it far more than I did. And he was helping with a smile and without being asked.
I visited him when he finally had to be cared for by nurses and doctors. He was lying in a hospital bed, still in pain and still smiling. His wife had called me to say that he was getting weaker. My son and I gave him a priesthood blessing as he lay in the bed with tubes and bottles connected to him. I sealed the blessing with a promise that he would have time and the strength to do all that God had for him to do in this life, to pass every test. He stretched out his hand to grasp mine as I stepped away from his bed to leave. I was surprised at the strength of his grip and the firmness in his voice when he said, "I'm going to make it."
I left thinking that I would see him again soon. But the phone call came within a day. He was gone to the glorious place where he will see the Savior, who is his perfect judge and will be ours. As I spoke at his funeral, I thought of the words of Paul when he knew that he would go to that place where my neighbor and friend has gone:
"But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
"Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 7
I have confidence that my neighbor made it through his trial and will face his judge with a joyous smile.
I bear you my testimony that God the Father lives. He set a course for each of us that can polish and perfect us to be with Him. I testify that the Savior lives. His Atonement makes possible our being purified as we keep His commandments and our sacred covenants. And I know from my own experience that He can and will give us strength to rise through every trial. President Monson is the Lord's prophet. He holds all the keys of the priesthood. This is the Lord's true Church in which we are, with Him, lifting each other and being blessed to succor the fellow sufferers He places in our way. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
As this new year has begun, i want you all to pray and ask heavenly what he needs your to accomplish in this coming year, what you need to find out, how you need to grow, who you need to serve, i promise you all, that if you do this and have FAITH, he will answer you, you will feel his love, you will have the gift of the holy ghost to give you guidance. I promise that if you hearken to the works of our prophets and apostles that you will be happier and have more success in life. I know that they are respresentatives of our father in heaven and through them we can better our lives so that when its are time to return to him, WE ARE READY. I love you all so much and want nothing but the best for you, but i can't force you to do anything, its really up to you. Use his name to its highest potential don't be a fool, get real and be the person you came down here to be. I see my fare share of men and women constantly getting messed up because of PORN( one of the biggest problems here in hong kong, as well as prostitutes), drugs, drinking, all sorts of addictions, work a- holic syndrome, and so many more issues, i know that he gave us these commandments because he loves us and wants us to find happiness in this life. Thats why he gave us all the rules and guidelines to follow and live by. I remember growing up i thought it was nonsense that we have so many rules, but now because of my mission i have come to realize why he has given them to us. There here for us to follow because he loves YOU> I love you and hope that you can figure out your life today. Choose today who you are going to serve, satan the master of all lies and filthiness or Our father in heaven, there is NO INBETWEEN>.
Hong kong is legit.
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So, this weekend was really awesome. I'm kinda sick today because of it, but I expected that. That always happens when I have a lot of activity and not so much sleep. As far as I'm concerned, this will just make SERE easier. It's like stretching my party muscles.
Anyway, Friday was nice. We got our tax returns in, so thought we'd celebrate by going to Outback for dinner. I almost ordered something new, but the idea of that ribeye sounded much too good to pass up, so I changed my order at the last minute. Oh, well, maybe next time. Then we went to Barnes and Noble and I picked up a couple of bargain books. You wanna hear something insane? I love Arthurian literature, read as much as I can about it, study it fanatically, and I didn't own my own copy of Le Morte D'Arthur. Took care of that problem. Found that edition in the bargain books section for $10. Went and picked up northernminx at the airport, which I was happy to do, and that had the benefit of being able to spend an hour or so at pendragon and ladyofdarkstar's house with their various guests who were here for GOTM. All too brief, but good times.
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Officer fatally shoots carjacking suspect in St. Louis area
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis county police officer fatally shot a masked carjacking suspect who pointed a gun at him, authorities said Tuesday.
Aaron Ballard, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting, with a loaded gun next to him, St. Louis city police said. Three other men who had been in the stolen car with Ballard ran away and were still being sought.
Police had been searching for a gold 2003 Mercedes Benz taken by masked men in an armed robbery around 2 a.m. Monday in the suburb of Affton. Just before 10:30 p.m. Monday, an officer spotted the car in another suburb, Jennings, and began a chase that ended up in the city, where the Mercedes crashed.
St. Louis police said four men got out of the car. The driver and two passengers ran away, but St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar said the suspect, wearing a mask and gloves, pointed a gun at the officer.
The officer fired shots at Ballard, who then tried to run before collapsing nearby, St. Louis police said.
The 28-year-old officer was not injured. The officer is white and a three-year veteran of the department. His name was not released. Ballard was black, as are the three men who ran away.
St. Louis County police said that the officer was not wearing a body camera, and county police cars are not equipped with dashboard cameras. The officer who fired the shot was the only officer on the scene at the time.
Meanwhile, two city police officers were hurt when their SUV was involved in a crash while headed to the pursuit. Two people in the car that collided with the police vehicle also were hurt. Belmar said all four suffered minor injuries.
The shooting was the third involving a county police officer this month. On Oct. 6, officer Blake Snyder was fatally shot while responding to a disturbance call. On Thursday, an officer was shot in the arm while trying to arrest a suspect for a previous assault.


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Move through and beyond the physical experience of traditional yoga postures to discover the beauty of all that lay unexplored.
Join Val Spies, director/owner of the Lotus Pond Center for Teacher Training, to deepen your practice of yoga and meditation. Experiential learning techniques will support you in the smooth transition to the deeper layers of your practice. Study pranayama and learn the significance of chakras in finding peace and maintaining well being in your physical and subtle body and explore fundamental yogic texts such as Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali's Yoga Sutra, the eightfold path.
With time for self reflection and inspiration plus outdoor activities to appreciate the beauty of the surrounding Blue Ridge mountains, this promises to be an insightful journey of exploration.
Items to bring: Yoga clothing and attire for hiking.
The retreat is suitable for intermediate to advanced level yoga practitioners.
CE Credits available for yoga teachers.
Val Spies is the owner/director of the Lotus Pond Center for Yoga Teacher Training for the past 13 years. She offers teacher training certifications at the 200 and 500hr levels. After many years as a national airline corporate manager of training, she decided to transform these instructional skills into communicating the life changing studies of yoga. Val provides workshop experiences that are fun, experiential, and yet dive very deep into the beneficial practices of yoga and meditation. Students travel nationally and internationally to participate in her transformative programs.
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These homing pigeons are at home in a pigeon loft in East Wall in Dublin. The loft is owned by Gerry Byrne, who along with his friends Gerry and Martin Cunningham, take care of the pigeons.
Martin Cunningham describes the different types of pigeons and how the pigeons are tagged for identification. He also explains how the pigeon loft works and the mechanism required for keeping the pigeons safe in the loft and setting the pigeons free. Martin goes on to describe how they capture wild pigeons using an "almost invisible loop".
This episode of 'Aillio' was broadcast on 14 October 1972. The reporter is Jimmy Greely accompanied by commentary from Bríd Ní Bhaoill in Irish.
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Category Archives: nature
Spring is around the corner!!! FREE fun in the Sun with the kiddos…
The little one loves flowers..
Its so much to discover and explore…
Lowe's Garden Center… My girls helped me pick out flowers to put in the flower bed this Spring..
In Pet Smart…The little one wasn't too excited to see dogs roam free in the store. LOL!
I love this picture!! LOL!
The sun is SHINING!!! Its awesome to get out and enjoy the sunshine. You don't have to spend tons of money to have fun with the kiddos. Nature always has something new and exciting to learn and enjoy!
Nature Baby
One Child, One Planet: Inspiration for the Young Conservationist
(My little one picking pecans)
Preview the book online http://onechildoneplanet.com They are even on Facebook!!
One Child, One Planet: Inspiration for the Young Conservationist (Emerald Shamrock Press, 2009) is a loving tribute to Mother Earth, her gifts and her greatest concerns. One Child, One Planet teaches gentle lessons on greenhouse gases, climate change, going green and conservation, providing practical ways for children to protect Earth's fragile environment.
My little one with her autographed copy of One Child, One Planet. Environment, Green Kids
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Jennifer Lawrence embarrasses Chris Pratt
Actor Jennifer Lawrence embarrassed Chris Pratt on the set of Passengers by blaming him for her girly scream.
The 26-year-old actor left her co-star red-faced when she let out a "high-pitched" scream after a light bulb exploded, and she blamed it on him, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
"We were sitting in our chairs waiting for the next shot and a big set light bulb exploded nearby and she screamed. High pitched. Very feminine. Then she immediately looked over at me and said, 'Jesus Chris! You scream like a woman! Did everyone just hear Chris?' and for the rest of the shoot I couldn't convince anyone it wasn't me. I just had to own it," said Pratt.
The 37-year-old also joked that he is terrified of starting work on the Jurassic World sequel and fears he may not make it through the movie alive.
"It's amazing I made it out alive. The sequel shoots in a few months. I already have nervous diahrea, diarreah, diarreeah, how the f**k do you spell that? Anyways. Yeah. I'm probably gonna die on the
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Carrie is from Maine, and she's managing to stay cool beneath Florida's tropical sun at the moment with her favorite food... a Fudgsicle... while worrying (in typical Carrie fashion) if her bathing suit looks ok. (If you read her blog, which I do regularly, you know that Carrie worries a lot... and I mean a lot... about stuff like bathing suits and making good first impressions.)
After sharing her thoughts for our chat, Carrie even worried that she had simply babbled, which struck me as just amazing, because, well, nothing could be further from the truth. She is so generous (as you'll see), and I think you'll find her insights into the drafting and revision process enormously helpful. (If you do enjoy her thoughts, please let her know... just to reassure her that you found her thoughts worthwhile.)
Most likely, Carrie was this generous and kind person long before studying in Vermont College's MFA in Writing for Children's program, where writers, regardless of age or awards, share what they've learned about writing with other writers to help bring more stories into the world.
If you happen to stop in Montpelier, VT on a Sunday morning and climb the hill to the Vermont College campus when a residency is in session, you'll likely find a handful of writers gathered in Noble Hall listening to a guest author share insights into his or her writing habits.
There's a kind of magic in such events--a little like entering a room while a magician's divulging his or her secrets--and Carrie, who recalls those magical mornings from her days as a student at VC, was kind enough to take a break from her work in Maine, where the roads are still muddy and the sky still winter gray, to recreate some of that magic for us at Wordswimmer.
So, take another sip of lemonade (or another bite of your Fudgsicle), dip your feet in the warm sand, and join us.
Wordswimmer: How do you begin drafting a story? What sort of things are you looking for... to keep going? How do you know when to discard a draft and move on to something different (or to something that the draft, unsuccessful as it may be, points toward)? And how do you sustain the momentum of a draft... once you're into it?
Carrie Jones: I just start writing. That's it. I wish I had some amazing secret. Usually, I hear a sentence or see an image, and then – bing! – off I go.
Things that have inspired me to start drafting include:
1) A country music video image that I saw while running on the treadmill and switching channels;I feel like I should apologize for the randomness of my drafting process, but Andre Gide wrote in Journals, "The most beautiful things are those that madness prompts and reasons write."
2) An old love note from my high school boyfriend;
3) A random sentence that kept repeating itself in my head while I was taking a shower;
4) A hate crime.
I am an improviser when I write. So I don't look for things to keep going. I just keep going.
When I was pursuing my MFA at Vermont College, I watched a lot of amazingly talented writers become stuck. They would fixate on a sentence, on a word. They would stress about words not yet written as well as words that already met the page. They would hurl their laptops out of windows, hide their crafts books, cry. A lot of port was passed around during our residencies. There was a reason why.
I didn't want that to happen to me, so I began to think of drafting as improvisation. This was incredibly freeing.
In her book, Improv Wisdom, Patricia Ryan Madson writes: "Improvisation has nothing to do with wit, glibness or comic ability. A good improviser is someone who is awake, not entirely self-focused, and moved by a desire to do something useful and give something back and who acts on this impulse."
Improvisers focus on saying "Yes." In improv, when two characters are doing a scene, both characters have to be positive, to say yes to each other's suggestions. If one guy stands up there and says, "Let's go party." And then the other guy says, "No way." Well... the scene falls on its face and everyone goes home saying they hate improv and the improvers think they suck and everything is just BAD, BAD, BAD.
Writing can be like this, too.
When our characters want to take us to new, unexpected places in the plot, we just have to go with them. If we don't, our story stagnates. We have to be willing to say "yes," to take risks with our characters and our plots and our language.
According to Madson, "Saying 'yes' is an act of courage and optimism; it allows you to share control. It is a way to make your partner happy. Yes expands your world."
That is my terribly long-winded way of explaining that I don't usually abandon drafts. I say yes to them. I just keep writing.
When I write young adult fiction, I tend to do the Alison McGhee method of writing. What does that mean? It means I just write.
I write the scenes that inspire me. Sometimes they are out of order. Sometimes they aren't. When I write this way, without worrying about what comes next, it's quite fun, and I never have issues about writing a certain amount every day. However, it is always terribly skeletal. The story is just the barest of bones. I like that. It makes revising so much more fun.
However, with middle-grade fiction, I am a plodding-along-following-the-story-arch type of writer.
Wordswimmer: Why the different approach for middle-grade fiction?
Carrie Jones: I think I approach middle-grade fiction less spontaneously because it's a harder genre for me. It is much more difficult for me to write in the third-person point-of-view, and I think that there is an authorial tone, a conviction, that is implicit in that point-of-view that makes me shift gears, slow down, and really make sure that the authorial voice is worthy of that kind of power.
Wordswimmer: Back to drafting...
Carrie Jones: I have a difficult time giving up on a draft. I tend to write the entire thing out instead of giving up at page 50 or 80. I also work on multiple pieces at a time. So, if I'm stuck at page 230, I can skip on over to a picture book revision.
It's some ridiculous Yankee work ethic.
I think I'm so afraid of being unable to finish something that I go as fast as I can towards the finish line. I'm afraid that if I stop, I'll never start again. I just keep saying yes.
You can go with the swimming metaphor here if you'd like. And the truth is, that's how I am about swimming (I am not a great swimmer) or kayaking (I am a much, much better kayaker). If I see the goal, I just chug towards it full-steam, even if my arms ache and I'm dehydrated and I'm dizzy... because I don't actually trust myself to start again if I stop.
It's pathetic really.
In writing, this means that I write every work day, that I make lists of writing goals for the month and page goals for the day. I keep saying 'yes.'
Wordswimmer: Once you've got a draft... how do you go about revising it? Do you jump right in or do you let it sit a while? (Do you revise as you produce the draft?) Again, what are you looking for...and how do you sustain yourself over days when it might seem like you've got nothing more than a jumble of words and unconnected scenes?
Carrie Jones: I love revising. I think it's a great unveiling of the text and it's hard for me to wait before I jump back into things again. Fortunately, I have a large cache of duct tape and I wrap it around my fingers to keep from typing.
Basically, for the first revision, I wait at least a week before I look at things again. This is hard but necessary. I usually wait a month for the next revision. This is almost always a deeper, more structural revision. The first revision usually consists of me asking questions such as:
1. Why did I make this character obsessed with duct tape? Should I pump it up more?I also revise as I produce for young adults.
2. Oh, man, how DO I make this character based on an evil president lovable?
3. Why do I write anyway?
Wordswimmer: But not for other types of writing?
Carrie Jones: It sounds strange, but it's almost as if I'm accessing different parts of my brain for different genres. Writing non-fiction feels quite different to me than when I write YA. It's much more like fitting pieces of a puzzle together as I write the first draft, before I even put the words down. In YA, I logic things out as I read, developing layers as I revise and write almost simultaneously. With middle grade, I seem to need to world-build more. I write and then revise. I'm not sure I can make sense of it. That's not terribly helpful, is it?
Wordswimmer: Actually, it's very helpful to learn about the demands and challenges posed by different genres. Back to revision, though...
Carrie Jones: Revision is usually a happy time for me because I think of it as play time. I think Kafka said, "Writing is utter solitude, the descent into the cold abyss of oneself." That may not be a perfect quote. I apologize.
For me, that quote resonates when I think of drafting. It's then that I feel the solitude of empty pages waiting for words and ideas and action and character. However, once I start revising, I don't feel alone. I have already been into the abyss and found some interesting things there. My diving gear worked. I've resurfaced and I'm still breathing.
Revising is a time to explore those things I found beneath the surface. It's a time to layer them, play with them. I love it, love it, love it.
Wordswimmer: Thanks so much, Carrie... for sharing your thoughts and love of writing with us.
For more information about Carrie Jones and her work, visit: http://www.myspace.com/calajones
http://classof2k7.com/authors/carrie_jones.php http://classof2k7.com/interviews/authors/carrie_jones/
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Dead In Mexican Drug Shooting
-Obama wants these people in the U.S. Think he needs to see a shrink - Jack
(Hermosillo, Mexico) -- At least 21 people are dead and another six injured after a massive gun battle Thursday in northern Mexico, just 12 miles south of the Arizona border. Mexican officials say the clash happened in the northern state of Sonora and involved rival drug and migrant trafficking gangs. A spokesman for the state prosecutor's office, said investigators don't know what triggered the shoot out, but the country's cartels routinely battle for the smuggling routes used to get cocaine into the U.S. More than 26-thousand people have died in drug violence across Mexico over the past three-and-a-half years.
Friday, July 02, 2010
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Good gracious! I'm a "tribologist" and I never knew it!
For all these years that I've been reading, studying video clips, flipping through sticky pages of adult magazines and now, finally writing, I've actually been contributing to the "smooth functioning of mankind, by making invisible tribological improvements? Wow!
I hope the Nobel committee knows how to get in touch with me.


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Deadline day transfer round-up
All the biggest deals from the final day of the transfer window.
The transfer chain involving Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Olivier Giroud and Michy Batshuayi reached a conclusion on deadline day as all three strikers sealed moves to new clubs.
Borussia Dortmund forward Aubameyang was announced as an Arsenal player on Wednesday morning, signing a long-term contract for a club-record fee, before Giroud replaced Batshuayi at Chelsea.
Giroud arrived on an 18-month deal at the same time Batshuayi left Stamford Bridge to become Aubameyang's replacement at Dortmund on a loan deal until the end of the season.
Friends reunited 😁#YoPierre pic.twitter.com/BKFnKNyqpS— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) January 31, 2018
Mathieu Debuchy left Arsenal and joined French side St Etienne until the end of the season.
Tottenham signed Paris St Germain midfielder Lucas Moura on a contract until 2023.
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Paul Lambert splashed the cash at Stoke, bringing in Badou Ndiaye from Galatasaray for £14million, while Swansea reunited the Ayew brothers after re-signing Andre Ayew from West Ham for an undisclosed fee and lured Andy King to Wales on loan from Leicester.
Newcastle finally agreed a loan deal with Leicester for striker Islam Slimani and, after a move to Anderlecht broke down, Aleksandar Mitrovic followed Rolando Aarons and Henri Saivet out of the door by joining Fulham.
Jordan Hugill was left out of Preston's matchday squad against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night and secured a move to West Ham for an undisclosed fee the next day.
Hugill is a Hammer #WelcomeJordan ⚒ pic.twitter.com/0xgrOsL4fg— West Ham United (@WestHamUtd) January 31, 2018
Everton forward Ademola Lookman headed to Germany for first-team football, signing a loan deal with RB Leipzig.
The Toffees snapped up Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala on a loan deal for the rest of the season, subject to Premier League clearance.
West Ham defender Reece Oxford rejoined Borussia Monchengladbach on loan for the final 14 fixtures of the Bundesliga season.
📝 | Fancy some transfer news?!— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) January 31, 2018
Didier Ndong has signed for #watfordfc on loan from @SunderlandAFC for the rest of this season, while the club also have the option on a permanent transfer in the summer.
Welcome, Didier! 🐝
More here ⤵https://t.co/eubhCzejay pic.twitter.com/15DC61zxrH
Watford took Sunderland midfielder Didier Ndong on loan until the end of the season, sent goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon to Nottingham Forest and cancelled Ben Watson's contract.
Cardiff and Aston Villa both bolstered their strikeforces for their Championship promotion push. The Bluebirds took Gary Madine from Bolton, reportedly for a fee of £6million, while Lewis Grabban linked up with Villa.
Any #DeadlineDay news, Alexa? 👀 pic.twitter.com/89M1XLdB63— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 31, 2018
Liverpool let Jon Flanagan join Bolton and although Derby lost Johnny Russell to the MLS, they replaced him with Kasey Palmer from Chelsea.
Leeds signed forward Tyler Roberts from West Brom for an undisclosed fee, while Reading borrowed Chris Martin from Championship rivals Derby.
Former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri left Antalyaspor after just six months in Turkey.
Manchester City ended their interest in Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez.
The Premier League leaders enquired about the Algeria winger with a view to a deadline-day move but were put off by the costs of a potential deal.
It was understood that the Foxes were only prepared to do business if City could put together a deal worth around £95million.
Guardiola when asked about Mahrez today. Not confirming anything... but not ruling it out either #MCFC pic.twitter.com/LdBbKYypRg— Andy Hampson (@andyhampson) January 30, 2018
Ki Sung-yueng committed himself to Swansea's survival battle and insisted his West Ham suitors "are no better than us".
Southampton's attempts to sign forward Quincy Promes were met by resistance from Spartak Moscow.
Understand #SaintsFC met Spartak's asking price & player keen to come, but Russians unwilling to sell Promes until they get a replacement— Simon Peach (@SimonPeach) January 31, 2018
Davy Klaassen's proposed move from Everton to Napoli was off after talks between the two sides broke down.
Brighton had a second offer to sign Wigan striker Nick Powell rejected.
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Father of resilience theory C.S. Holling has a useful way of thinking about a time like this. He calls it a "back loop."28 This concept refers to the adaptive cycle, the main heuristic used by resilience ecologists to describe the four phases of life experienced by all natural systems–a human being, a city, a society, a civilization, a swamp, a forest, a company. On one hand, the adaptive cycle contains a "front loop" of early rapid "growth," leading to a "persistence" or "stability" phase dominated by a few species and characterized by rigidity and the capture of earlier energies. Those "stable" states are not permanent. Gradual or sharp disturbance can cause systems to slip into a "back loop," marked by a "release" phase where energies and elements previously captured in conservation phases are set free, unexpected new combinations emerge, and wild, exuberant experimentation becomes the modus operandi. The most understudied aspect of ecological systems, back loops are also one of the most exciting. As observed in ecological systems, the back loop is the phase of life in which individual organisms or small groups of individual organisms interact across previously unbridgeable divides and in doing create something fundamentally original. In contrast to life in the regimes we are leaving behind, where innovation was stifled and influence limited to a few actors with the greatest power—the stability "trap"—in the back loop beings and things are released and open to new potentials.29 Although most back loops studied by ecologists have been regional in character, in 2004 Holling penned an essay suggesting that "we are at the time of a large-scale back loop," a global situation in which "each of us must become aware that he or she is a participant."30 I think Holling's challenge is important; but it is also an apt description of a phenomenon already underway.
via Field Notes from the Anthropocene: Living in the Back Loop | The Brooklyn Rail