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Lord McIntosh of Haringey: My Lords, I can answer yes to both questions. Certainly we are receptive to any suggestions from the bus industry or from local authoritiesand very often from both of them togetherfor new ways of increasing bus ridership. The noble Baroness, Lady Scott, is of course right on her second point.
Viscount Astor: My Lords, can the Minister clarify the Secretary of State's announcement yesterday that a czar for transport is to be appointed? What will be the czar's role? How will he be more successful than all the other czars the Government have appointed in the past few years?
Lord McIntosh of Haringey: My Lords, I have a personal difficulty with the word "czar" which takes me back before 1917 and in a direction in which I would not wish to go. No, I do not have anything to add to what the Secretary of State said yesterday.
Lord Berkeley: My Lords, does my noble friend agree that the disparity between the increase in bus patronage in London and the much slower increase or even decrease elsewhere may have something to do with the fact that politicians in this House and in another place show little interest in the subject because they very rarely use buses except in London? Does he
Lord McIntosh of Haringey: My Lords, I thought that my noble friend Lord Berkeley was a cyclist, not a bus userand very brave, too. However, one of the reasons why bus ridership is increasing in London rather than in the rest of the country is that Conservative governments privatised bus services outside London. They did not quite dare to do that inside London. Regulated bus services are indeed more efficient. There are other reasons, of course.
Lord Hogg of Cumbernauld: My Lords, I must first declare an interest. I am a consultant to the Confederation of Passenger Transport and chairman of the Bus Appeals Body, the consumer body for the bus industry in this country. Does my noble friend agree that the picture is much more patchy than is suggested by the 1.5 per cent figure and that there has been a marked growth in bus ridership in areas where there is close co-operation between local authorities and bus operators in bringing forward Quality Partnerships? Is there not a case for placing Quality Partnerships on a statutory basis so as to achieve an overall improvement in bus usage?
Lord McIntosh of Haringey: My Lords, my noble friend is entirely right. Quality Partnerships are working remarkably well in ensuring passenger growth. In Cheltenham, the five services covered have had increases of between 2 per cent and 9 per cent. In Greater Manchester, with more than 50 partnerships, there has been 8 per cent passenger growth in the Bolton-Leigh corridor. I could produce similar figures for Harlow, Nottingham, Tyne and Wear, the West Midlands and elsewhere. Although statutory procedures cannot be ruled out for ever, the voluntary arrangements are working very well at the moment. We are keen and we have the resources to extend those partnerships.
Lord Bradshaw: My Lords, Kick Start is a proposal to pump-prime the private sector during a 10-year contract to take over the running of marginally profitable bus services outside London. We must concentrate our attention on those services as they are losing passengers rapidly. Have the Government considered the proposal and is there any answer?
Lord McIntosh of Haringey: My Lords, as I said to the noble Baroness, Lady Scott, the Government are considering the proposal. Clearly, this is potentially a useful way forward. In rural areas car ownership is still rising. To that extent, bus services are, so to speak, swimming upstream.
Lord Pearson of Rannoch: My Lords, does the Minister agree that the double-decker bus is much loved, a draw to tourism and a very efficient way of
Lord McIntosh of Haringey: My Lords, why was the European aspect of the matter not brought out? Surely what the noble Lord, Lord Pearson, is saying is that he objects to the flexi buses that have been introduced in London that appear to be working rather well. He must object to them because they come from Europe. I am very fond of double-decker buses. As a member of the GLC transport committee in the 1980s I was instrumental in ensuring that the Routemasters were not scrapped for ever. I am glad to see that they are still with us.
Baroness Strange: My Lords, speaking as a parliamentary Cross-Bench London bus rider, does the noble Lord perhaps agree that people in the country have to carry more parcels on buses? Bus use is declining because people need cars in which to carry their parcels. In London you can do less shopping more often.
Lord McIntosh of Haringey: My Lords, I am not sure. That makes some sense. I quite see that rural bus passengers use buses for shopping, but my experience as a London bus user is that people use buses for shopping in London as well.
Lord Geddes: My Lords, is the well-known man from Clapham now a bus rider rather than a bus passenger?
Lord McIntosh of Haringey: My Lords, I used to use the word "ridership" when I was on the GLC. I am sorry to find myself using the word "patronage". That is like talking about customers rather than passengers, which I think is deplorable.
Baroness Williams of Crosby asked Her Majesty's Government:
The Minister for Trade (Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean): My Lords, my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary raised the issue in July with Beijing and with the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (SARG). My noble and learned friend the Lord Chancellor and my honourable friend Bill Rammell have discussed with senior members of the Special Administrative Region Government their proposals for legislation. We have
Baroness Williams of Crosby: My Lords, does the Minister agree that the United Kingdom is very much involved in the guarantees that were given to the citizens of Hong Kong with regard to their civil liberties and rights both in the Sino-British Joint Declaration of 1984 and in the Basic Law promulgated in July 1997? Is she aware that the consultative document put out by the Hong Kong Security Bureau contains a proposal that organisations banned, or whose financing is banned, on the mainland could be banned, and their financing stopped, in Hong Kong also, and that those organisations banned on the mainland include church organisations, Falun Gong, pro-democracy movements and, indeed, many newspapers and pamphlets? Does she agree with Amnesty International that the level of civil liberty detentions has increased sharply in China in the past yearthat is also stated by Asia Human Rights Watchand will the Government take any further steps to ensure that the liberties enjoyed by the people of Hong Kong, with great benefit to themselves, to us and to China, can be guaranteed effectively in the next few months?
Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean: My Lords, I agree that the British Government have very special responsibilities in this respect. I reiterated the British Government's adherence to those responsibilities when I addressed the Hong Kong Trade Development Council yesterday evening. The noble Baroness raises a particular point among the matters of concern in possible impending legislation which the British Government addressed specifically in the statement we issued only last weekon 18th Novemberunder the name of the Consular General in Hong Kong. We now hope that the SAR Government will provide full and detailed public consultation on draft legislation. It is very important that we now see this draft legislation so that more informed comments can be made on what may be proposed.
Lord Elton: My Lords, is it not the case that what is being published is a blue Bill, not a white Bill, and that consequently amendment of it will be very restricted once the Bill is published? There will not be the opportunity to remedy any defects once it is published. Can the noble Baroness therefore say what steps Her Majesty's Government are taking to ensure that those aspects of the Bill which are clearly outside the provisions of the Joint Declaration are removed before it is published?
Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean: My Lords, we hope that we shall have opportunities for further consultation whether that is through a white Bill or some other mechanism. As I indicated, we issued a statement last week that mentioned not only the point raised by the noble Baroness in relation to proscribed organisations but also other matters of concern
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Today I have a new Christmas card to show you! I think this color combination is a success!
The papers from Papirdesign are soooooo pretty!
I used a sweet digi stamp colored with my Copics.
I wanted the papers to be in the center of attention so I only added som white Rhinestone as embellishment.

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Walter Dove, cabman, 8 Beechville Avenue, was charged on separate summonses at the Borough Police Court, before Mr J Dippie, chairman, and other magistrates, with obstructing a special constable whilst in the execution of his duty, and whilst using threatening language to the special constable.
Defendant pleaded not guilty.
The chief constable said there was some rather objectionable language in the case, and he thought it would be better if the ladies in court retired. The suggestion was acted upon.
Continuing, the chief said Mr Richard Cliffe, who in private life was an ironmonger, at 43 Victoria Road, was also in public life a special constable, and this charge was for obstructing him in the execution of his duty. The duty he was performing at the time was a very important one and one which was very dangerous to obstruct him in. It was Sunday night, October 1st - their worships would perhaps remember it was a night on which there was a zeppelin raid on England.
Having received an air raid warning in Scarborough, messages were sent out to the constables to parade at the police station. Mr Cliffe was charged to deliver a message to a police constable in Beechville Avenue to parade for duty at once. On his way there and whilst going along Dean Road he saw a cab standing at the junction of Columbus Ravine and Dean Road and on the opposite side of the road stood defendant and another man whom the special constable could not recognise. Dove - the defendant - was shouting out to the cabman to "get his b--- lights on or he would report him." The driver of the cab said he had been with a party of preachers to Staintondale and he had an old gentleman in the cab, whom he had to set down near Dean Road. The special constable told the drive to proceed along with his fare. Dove took the exception to this and began ordering the cab driver to stay where he was and not go any further. The special constable said, "Oh, it's alright; go at a walking pace under the circumstances." Dove took the law entirely into his own hands and, seizing hold of the special, put his arms around him and forcibly detained him there out of sheer badness for ten minutes. It was really an assault, but he (the chief) had charged him with obstruction. The delivery of the special constable's message was delayed 10 minutes. It was alleged Dove knew perfectly well Cliffe was a special constable for he was wearing the uniform and armlet at the time, and he also passed the remark: "The is one of them special constables - he ought to be shot." Dove and the other man seized the special constable by the arm and coat collar, and Dove said: "We are going to report you for telling the man to go away without lights." The chief proceeded to say this was one of the most serious offences that a man could commit in times like the present. If the special constable was doing something wrong it was not for a man of this kind to deal with him. The trouble was, said the chief, that this man was on the rank at the railway station a short time before, and he was, as well as other cabmen, ordered, in view of the air raid warning, to take their cabs in within fifteen minutes. This man was dissatisfied with the order and he went out and carried on because another man was taking a fare home.
Special Constable Cliffe gave evidence bearing out the statements of the chief.
The magistrates here intimated, on the suggestion of the clerk, that the case would be heard as one assault.
Sergeant Stockdale deposed to interviewing the defendant, and read the language used by defendant against Mr Cliffe.
Defendant, in the box, denied that he put his hands on Mr Cliffe.
Replying to the chief, defendant denied that he was the leading spirit in the whole affair. He did not remember using the language read by Sergeant Stockdale. He (the sergeant) did not write it in his (defendant's) presence.
The magistrates said they found the case of assault proved.
Defendant admitted the second charge of threats, and said all he said was that he (Mr Cliffe) ought to have his head knocked off.
Evidence was given to the effect that the defendant went up to Mr Cliffe in Melrose Street after the night of the "scene" in Dean Road, and made use of the most disgusting language, and threatened him.
If there ever was, said the chief, a case under the by-laws with intent to put a person in fear, this was one. He must ask the magistrates to safeguard the special constables against such people as the defendant.
The chief said the man's record was a shocking one, and proceeded to read off a long list of previous convictions against him, these dating back from the year 1892.
The magistrates found the case of threat proved. Defendant would be committed to gaol for six weeks on the first charge, with hard labour, and on the second charge of threat he would be fined 10s 6d.


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Here are the pancakes in the left tier and some pasta with spinach and cream cheese in the right one. It was just leftover from dinner. I made an extra large portion so we could both eat some for lunch as well. In the lid there is Green Tea Toppo.
More Toppo green tea flavoured sticks here. Together with a sweet potato vegetarian minced meat casserole from the evening before. In the right tier there are more pancakes, and Nick already ate his spinach ricotta muffin it seems ;) That spot wasn't empty ;)
So yeah, the bento aren't that special this week. But sometimes you just have to keep it simple :)


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best way to tackle binge drinking
The Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) says the best way to tackle the problem of binge drinking is to encourage young people to drink in the controlled environment of the pub. SIBA chairman Peter Amor told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme today (25 February) that his members concentrate on cask beer and that can only be consumed on pub premises.
SIBA has called up the images of Hogarth's celebrated 18th century drawings of Gin Alley and Beer Lane to stress the healthy aspects of beer drinking compared to cheap spirits. Evidence shows that many young people who engage in binge drinking often consume cheap supermarket vodka before going out to continue drinking.
Peter Amor -- who founded the Wye Valley Brewery and runs the Barrels pub in Hereford -- stressed in the interview that pub drinking is quite different to consuming alcohol in the streets bought from corner shops or supermarkets. In pubs, young people will mix with older and more experienced drinkers who consume moderate amounts of alcohol. Publicans also have a duty to maintain their pubs in a legal manner and cannot allow drunken behaviour for fear of losing their licences.
The SIBA campaign comes at a time when both sections of the media, politicians and doctors are whipping up a campaign to increase the duty on alcohol in this year's Budget and to curtail what is called "24-hour drinking". Even the lofty British Medical Association last week called for both higher duty rates and a review of 24-hour drinking. The Independent on Sunday newspaper (24 February) said 24-hour pub licensing had proved to be a failure even though there is no such thing. The new licensing laws, introduced in 2006, allows pub owners to vary their hours within a 24-hour cycle but must register them with the licensing authorities. Scarcely any pubs in the country are open for 24 hours: it is mainly hotels and supermarkets that serve alcohol round the clock.
SIBA is to be congratulated for putting its collective head above the parapet and challenging the bandwagon that would penalise the overwhelming majority of sensible drinkers as a result of the behaviour of a tiny minority.


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Pringles sold by P&G to Kettle Chips firm Diamond Foods
Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble is to sell its Pringles snacks business to the owner of Kettle Chips, Diamond Foods.
The $2.35bn (£1.44bn) deal will see Diamond pay $1.5bn for Pringles and take on $850m of its debt.
Bob McDonald, chief executive of P&G, said it was a "terrific deal for our shareholders".
Pringles is the world's largest potato crisp brand with sales in more than 140 countries.
But as a food brand, Pringles stood out as the exception in P&G's portfolio, which owns dozens of personal care and household product brands.
Under the terms of the deal, a new entity will be formed to hold the Pringles business and then merged into Diamond Foods. P&G shareholders will own about 57% of the new company, with Diamond shareholders owning the rest.
Diamond Foods, which owns Pop Secret microwave popcorn and the Kettle brand, says adding Pringles to the group will more than triple the size of its snack business.
"Pringles is an iconic, billion dollar snack brand with significant global manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure," said Michael J. Mendes, chief executive of Diamond Foods.
"This strategic combination will create an independent, global leader in the snack industry with a focus on quality and innovative products."


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Chugach National Forest is partnering with other public land partners to host a Get to Know event in Anchorage as part of the Anchorage Kid's Day Show. The event will engage youth in outdoor-themed art projects and promote the national Get to Know Contest, which invites youth to get outside and create original works of art, writing, photography, videography and music inspired by nature. Encourage others to participate at: www.get-to-know.org
For more information on the Chugach's participation, contact Annette Heckart: email@example.com


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Our goal is to educate the whole child through spiritual, cognitive, social, emotional and physical skill building. Our elementary, middle and high school students follow a very competitive consensus curriculum established by the Diocese of Richmond in which Holy Cross is a member school. Our curriculum exceeds the requirements for the Standards of Learning for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Per the Office of Catholic Schools within the Diocese, "a Master Curriculum Council composed of professional educators within the system (principals and teachers) researches and develops guidelines for all the professionals within the Catholic Schools to review, and proposes competencies within the published learning strands. The curriculum is broad-based and encompasses the state standards and the national standards for education."
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Today I have some Audrey Hepburn decals for you guys. When I saw these on the Born Pretty Store website I feel in love with them. For me I think it was because the dress had this water colour thing going on. And I can not get enough water colour! It also had words on the sheet, but they were all misspelt. I think I can still use the "Beauliful" one if I just put a line across the l, but I don't think "Angd on eaoth" can be saved.
Application was easy, just cut out what you want to use, dip it in water for about 20 seconds(I did it while holding onto it with tweezers), and then carefully slide off and place it on your nails. I did notice these seemed to be a bit more fragile than other decals I have used in the past, so just be careful. Also I found the smaller decals(a la pinky nail) didn't translate as well on to the nail because a lot of the details were lost. Over all though I like these, and you can never go wrong with nail decals! And then to jazz it all up a bit I did a dark purple accent nail as well as dark purple borders.
If you would like a set, head on over here and you can get them on sale for only $1.99 USD! And don't forget to use our 10% discount code (EAL91)! Because saving money is cool! And you can use it on the whole site!
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Wednesday, 29 July 2015
I never thought I'd land in pictures with a face like mine - Audrey Hepburn
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He, he. I posted today the same product :) Regardless the misspelling I love these decals and I like your mani too!ReplyDelete
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I will definitely be ordering these! Audrey Hepburn is my favorite actress, so these have to be mine!ReplyDelete
Really lovely decals... :-)ReplyDelete
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text: NewsElections John Kasich, in the Bronx, sees 'strongest days ahead' Republican presidential candidate John Kasich stops for lunch at Mike's Deli in the Bronx on Thursday, April 7, 2016. Photo Credit: Getty Images / Timothy A. Clary By Laura Figueroa firstname.lastname@example.com @Laura_Figueroa April 7, 2016 5:59 PM Print Share fbShare Tweet Email Republican presidential candidate John Kasich met with supporters Thursday at a crowded Bronx Italian market, where he said his underdog campaign's "strongest days are ahead." The visit came as Kasich's campaign touted a recent state poll that shows him ranking second in the primary race, and the launch of a his first TV campaign ad in the state, as evidence that his campaign has been gaining ground ahead of New York's April 19 primary. Kasich, the Ohio governor waging a long-shot bid for the GOP nomination against real estate mogul Donald Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, greeted more than 100 supporters, namely Fordham University students, inside the crowded Arthur Avenue Market. "It's not just about winning, it's about how you conduct yourself," Kasich told supporters as he ate a dish of spaghetti Bolognese in front of the Mike's Deli counter. A Monmouth University poll released Wednesday showed Trump leading Kasich 52 percent to 25 percent. Cruz, who campaigned in the Bronx Wednesday and Brooklyn Thursday, had 17 percent support among likely voters. A Quinnipiac Poll released last Thursday showed Kasich ranked last of the three candidates — Trump led with 56 percent, Cruz had 20 percent, and Kasich had 19 percent. Kasich's campaign on Thursday announced the release of a his first TV campaign ad in the state. The ad titled "Values" takes aim at Cruz and his comments in a January Iowa debate that Trump "embodies New York values." "Ted Cruz divides to get a vote. John Kasich unites to get things done," a narrator says in the 30-second spot that features snapshots of Times Square and the Manhattan skyline. Cruz's campaign did not immediately return a request for comment. Kasich is scheduled to hold a town forum in Brooklyn Thursday night with TV personality Montel Williams. By Laura Figueroa firstname.lastname@example.com @Laura_Figueroa Laura Figueroa covers New York City politics and government. She joined Newsday in 2012 after covering state and local politics for The Miami Herald. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comments We're revamping our Comments section. Learn more and share your input.


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Mithandir says:
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This footnote just to avoid nitpickers saying Leaf and Ayne couldn't have walked that mile so fast :)
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how cone no ones here???
Icy says:
She not answer question... SHE IS TROLL!
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Yaaay! I was right! *dances around in circles* Happy me, happy Ayne (yeah right), happy dryad...
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ya why dosnt alien post sumn...and mith hasnt posted since like chapr one...
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They're lazy.
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theyre NOT lazy! I bet they're just busy.
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Wasn't that * in the upper left was originally a footnote? I seem to remember that, but not what it said...
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Through the Bishops Annual Appeal, Catholics of our diocese combine their financial resources to advance the work of the church through a broad range of ministries of prayer, worship, education, pastoral and charitable services. The appeal begins in September each year with the bulk of the work concluding in November. All Catholics are encouraged to make a gift.
All Catholics receive an appeal letter from the bishop with a follow-up letter to those who do not respond electronically. Just go to www.diometuchen.org and click on Dept./Ministries and then on Bishops Annual Appeal. Thank you for your continued support to this additional mission.
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Veteran historian Herman (To Rule the Waves: How the British Navy Shaped the Modern World, 2004, etc.) offers an ambitious, reasoned joint biography of two great men.
Each was a late-Victorian political figure who continued to lead into the mid-20th century. Each held an exemplary vision for his country that initially and spectacularly prevailed, but ultimately collided with new modern realities. Born to a well-to-do Hindu family in the western province of Gujarati, Mohandas Gandhi (1869–1948) was groomed in the English educational system to be a barrister and spent a formative period studying in London. His first experience of racial discrimination was in South Africa, where he worked for the enfranchisement of indentured servants. Winston Churchill (1874–1965), son of an aristocrat who was briefly secretary of state for India, inherited his father Randolph's unshakeable belief in Britain's imperial mission to the subcontinent. While both Gandhi and Churchill had absorbed the idea of empire as "a moral force, an institution of order and civilization," Gandhi's view would change drastically. He gradually repudiated Britain for its criminal subjugation and tyranny, fashioning a new spiritual creed from his deep philosophical readings, during his many jail stints, of Tolstoy, Ruskin and the Bhagavad Gita. Churchill rejected Gandhi's brand of religious "fanaticism," which he believed threatened to engulf the civilized Christian world in paganism and darkness. When Gandhi returned to India and joined national politics, he developed his belief in ahimsa (nonviolence) to embrace methods of satyagraha (passive resistance) in order to challenge the Raj's paternalistic, restrictive policies. Churchill opposed him at every step, passionately rejecting, for example, Viceroy Lord Irwin's advocacy of dominion status for India in 1929. Herman's measured portrait of each man conveys his entire worldview, shaped by class, history and education. Each proved great and flawed in different ways.
A well-wrought historical narrative that adds significantly to our understanding of both figures.


text: "Mark D. Morin" <mdmpsyd at PETERHOOD69.rcn.com> writes: > The concept of "intelligence" is pretty much of a nonsequetor in individuals with > brain damage. Because measuring intelligence presumes an intact brain. Also > note that the current psychometric concept of intelligence is not unitary but > consists of any number of measures that go into the overall, composit, IQ. > > For example, someone with frontal lobe or frontal network damage is going to have > word finding problems. That is going to pull down their score on vocabulary. If > it's right frontal, they are likely to have lower scores on picture arrangement > and block design. Left or right, they are likely to have difficulties with tasks > assessing abstract reasoning. > Well, if the authors of the Science paper are correct in their speculation, then a patient with bilateral damage to the small lateral frontal region they describe would be impaired on *any* test that weighs significantly on the mystical "g" factor, and, as I understand it, this includes every measure that goes into the composite IQ score. To put it colloquially, such patients should look like they just aren't very smart in general. -- Bill


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Definition of mano
n. - The muller, or crushing and grinding stone, used in grinding corn on a metate. 2
The word "mano" uses 4 letters: A M N O.
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Hello and welcome, my friends! I hope you're having a wonderful day. I have a brand new card for Maja Design to share with you.
The promise of autumn is in the air. To quote my favorite bear, Winnie the Pooh, it's a time for 'hot chocolatey mornings and toasting marshmallow evenings'. In honor of this glorious season I'm opening my stash of Vintage Autumn basics.
The lovely papers are distressed, stitched, and layered. Foam tape adds dimension to the torn strips on the right, forming a base for the floral embellishments. The two large flowers are handmade using design paper. The resin frame is a very happy surprise, found hidden away in my stash.
There's a bit of stamping in opposite corners and on the inside of the card.
Paper flowers from my flower basket and some natural twine are added alongside the handcrafted blooms. Below is a little peek inside the card.
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Bead curtains are sometimes overlooked when it comes to redoing your home interiors the smart way. Simply put, beaded curtains are simple airy curtains made of beads in various materials, patterns and designs. Using beaded curtains is an age old custom followed all over the world. In India, it was and is still a norm to adorn doorways with dainty looking beaded curtains. Let us check out how to use beaded curtains for that much needed face lift your home deserves.
Bead Curtains For Your Home
Door Ways And Passage Entrances
Other than the doorways, you can hang beaded curtains at passage entrances and windows.
Bead Curtains As Room Dividers
Bead curtains act as excellent room dividers and partitions giving an airy look to the room. In case of dining cum living rooms, use bead curtains to divide the dining area from the living area. In spite of being separated into two areas, the living room looks large with ample amount of light. With a beaded curtain partition, the residents get a feeling of a private dining area within the confines of a larger area, without getting alienated from the rest of the living room.
Metal Bead Curtains
There are bead curtains with small metal bells or tinkling metal for the beads, that will double up as wind chimes. Use these curtains at entrances to your front porch or backyard garden.
Bead Curtains On Wall Closets
Hang cute bead curtains on wall closets, like the ones used for storage higher up the walls, which are not opened very often.
Bead Curtains As Wall Hangings
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You get these lovely hand painted beaded curtains with beautiful paintings on white beaded backgrounds. These can be used to adorn plain walls.
Types Of Beaded Curtains
There is absolutely no restriction on using beaded strings for a curtain. You can experiment with a myriad of colors, materials and designs. You can sew on beads to the end of a transparent white fabric curtain for a calm and serene look.
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For instance, use carved, wooden beads for a traditional look. Use a curtain made of colorful yet transparent plastic beads alternating with mirror pieces in a room that has less light coming in. Use fabric beads with embroidered motifs sewn on. Small Rajasthani puppets beaded together in strings can add a touch of old world charm to your home.
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Let your imagination go haywire. Get beaded curtains made of pretty seashells and rocks. For Kids Rooms, use brightly colored cartoon characters or balls or alphabet shapes beaded together to form curtains.
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Then there are glass and crystal beaded curtains which allow more light to come in. They look beautiful, swinging away in the morning and evening sunlight. Curtains made from bone beads, amber beads, wooden beads and even metal beads look stunning.
Advantages Of Beaded Curtains
They make a room appear airy and brighter. They can be used to add to the natural light in a room. Use mirrored curtains or fluorescent beaded curtains that shine at night. They make your interior decor look charming to guests. This is a cost efficient way of partitioning your rooms.
DIY bead curtain ideas include making thin braids of reused colorful plastic or pieces of colorful cloth. Sew on a few beads of your choice. Stitch these braids on to a main hanger-strip of cloth and voila you have a recycled beaded curtain!
They create privacy in an area without disconnecting you from the rest of the house.
Beaded curtains can be a unique lifestyle statement that reflects your status.
Care For Beaded Curtains
Non-Fabric Beaded curtains can be easily cleaned by dipping them in mild soapy solution first and immediately rinsing them in plain water. Test for color fastness. If you feel they are losing color, just wipe them with a moist cotton cloth.
For fabric beads, wiping with a moist cloth will be sufficient enough.
When To Avoid Having Door Length Beaded Curtains
Avoid door length beaded curtains if you have babies or toddlers at home. They may get entangled or swallow the beads accidentally. Same goes for people with pets. Aged people with limited visibility may not notice beaded curtains at night. Make sure you move them to one side of the doorway and tie them with a string or bunch them together with a clip.
Or better still, use half door length beaded curtains when you have small kids or pets around.


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WAKEFIELD: Wakefield Council is to step up security at Sandal Castle after vandals struck.
Last week vandals sprayed graffiti on the monument, which will potentially cost thousands of pounds to rectify.
And a car was recklessly driven on the castle slopes, damaging the fragile hillside.
Coun Les Shaw said: "We are now going to put in temporary CCTV and increase targeted night time security, as well as looking into installing barriers to prevent vehicle access."


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- BurlapnLace
- 5 years ago
- Wedding: November 2014
Girls, I did something. I did something bad. I took a Les Mills BODYPUMP class at 5:30AM yesterday and today I feel like I got hit by a bus! I can't sit, stand, cross my legs, walk, move my arms, etc. etc. It was intense, and I totally overdid it!!
Fridays after work and Saturday at 9:30AM I take Zumba but I'm so sore I can't imagine doing so! I'm taking amino acids to repair and stretching, but I can't decide if Zumba will hurt or help me. When I get like this, I do some light cardio and stretching to keep my muscles warm which helps, but intense edurance cardio might not be the way to go. If I go to any class, it will be tonight so I can sleep in tomrrow.
IDK bees, what do you think? FI (who used to be a trainer and is extrememly versed in health and fitness) said go for it and it will probably make me feel better, but I like to listen to my body – rest it when it needs it, feed it when it needs it, etc.
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These are the times that try men's souls (stealing from Thomas Paine's oft-used quote from 1776), but this time it's the souls of ice-fishermen, specifically those who spent time back in December and January putting their ice-fishing shacks onto the ice of their favorite lake or pond. Well, the bell tolls (good grief!), and it tolls for those who think or hope they can squeeze another few weeks out of the winter fishing season before they venture back onto the ice to retrieve their wind-worn shelters.
Take it from one who's done it: Don't wait! The joys of dragging a heavy, sodden shack off rotten ice in late March are few, but the threat of a heavy fine courtesy of your local representative of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife can provide the necessary incentive to boot up and get the job done before the thing sinks to the bottom of the lake, prompting an expensive visit from the game warden.
My first such shack was little more than a framework of sticks covered by an old, abandoned wall tent that one of my shoe factory buddies had hanging around in his garage. One night we slapped the flimsy mess together and hauled it onto Schoodic Lake, somewhere right off the tip of Norway Point coming in from the Brownville side. Never mind that we were the first vehicle on the untested lake that winter (talk about trying one's soul!), and it's probably very fortunate that the lake was, indeed, frozen, though we only half suspected it! I drove out with the doors open, ready to bail out, but somehow we made it out and back without suffering the embarrassment of going through the ice.
Speaking of embarrassing, we propped our forlorn tent-shack on the ice anchored it with chunks of ice and water scooped from the lake, and left it with big plans for a glorious upcoming weekend of angling. We actually did get a couple of trips out of it, but one gray night the wind and snow came up like a blizzard, and when we went out to see how the shack had weathered the storm, we were just a tad surprised that it not only hadn't weathered the storm, it had gone north with it! I'm sure somewhere up along the shores of Italian Cove there are remnants of our hasty structure. If you see bits of a tattered green canvas tent, you had better luck finding our shack than we did! Nothing, not even our impromptu anchor ropes, survived!
Of course, we learned our lesson that year and, the following fall, labored hard and long to build the Titanic of ice-fishing shacks. This creation was serious from top to bottom. We used heavy 10x10 beams for the base, to which we bolted a stout 6x6 frame that we covered with half-inch plywood, roof to floor. We had windows in each all, a sturdy door, two 12-inch jigging holes and room for chairs, a cooler, a wood stove, all our gear and enough food and drink to last all weekend.
We had some great trips in that shack. The fishing was productive, it was cozy and warm on long nights hovering over our cusk lines, and no matter how much wind, snow or cold we endured, the shack was solid and stable, fully imbedded in the ice and, as we proudly told our many drop-in visitors, impossible to move.
Oh, how we lived to regret those words!
Come the end of March, we were still busy fishing for salmon, togue and cusk when we finally agreed it was time to drag the shack back to shore. After all, we had to walk out to it in waders because the sudden, early spring had turned the lake surface to slush, and in trudging the mile or so out to the shack we'd break through up to our hips, getting soaked with ice water in the process.
Sound like fun? Well, imagine the thrill of trying to drag a tank through broken, slushy ice on a cold and windy March day. All you have to do is tie your hands and feet together and try hopping upstream while carrying a grand piano on your back. In fact, it was even more fun than that! We had to chainsaw the beams out of the ice, tie the shack to three snowmobiles and, with all engines revved, push, pull, kick and curse the thing off the lake, one freezing cold inch at a time. Luckily, I was mad enough and working hard enough to melt the ice around me, and after 10 hours of work we'd barely gotten the ark to shore, but could move it no farther. The snowmobiles dug in but the shack dug in harder, and being heavier, clumsier and halfway buried in slush, it was going to win the day.
That meant leaving it in the ice for another week, and the following Saturday we started on it at daylight, expecting a quick exit. Keep dreaming! By then the shack was frozen in solid again, the shoreline rocks were partly exposed and the angle of the ropes and come-alongs was too sharp the shack just would not move!
So, we did what any sensible person would do with the eyes of the game warden resting upon him from the Brownville landing. We gassed up the saw and chopped the stinking thing into kindling! We took it home and used it to start a great "season's end" bonfire, which gave us time to think about what we'd done how wrong it was and how we certainly did not need to do that again. I fished Schoodic, Sebec, Silver Lake, Moosehead, Chesuncook and all the others with a bait bucket as a stool and a jury-rigged Space Blanket for shelter, and caught just as many fish as anyone else.
Take it from me, get your shack off the ice early, while you can still use a heavy vehicle. Every day you wait puts you that much close to the most expensive bonfire you'll ever light!
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By Riki Shore
There have been lots of recipes for pumpkin breads, apple breads, and banana breads swirling around the internet recently. I don't eat much sugar these days, which means I don't do a lot of baking anymore. Most of the time I'm content to cook savory instead of sweet, but the coming of Fall and all those great quickbread recipes gave me the itch to bake.
To decide what kind of bread to make I turned to my best critic, my daughter, who immediately proclaimed, "banana bread!" And so it was decided.
After scouring several great gluten-free blogs and books, I decided on a recipe from Darina Allen and Rosemary Kearney's cookbook Healthy Gluten-Free Cooking as a starting point. I reduced the sugar, and added lots of spices and vanilla to liven things up.
The resulting bread is moist, a touch sweet, and definitely banana-y. I baked it in a standard loaf pan and it yielded 10 slices. I wrapped these individually in plastic wrap, then in a Ziploc bag and froze them. I take one out at night and let it thaw for Stella's lunchbox the next day. The texture and flavor has held up well in the freezer, but you can skip the freezing if the bread will be eaten within 3 – 4 days.
If it appeals to you, this bread would be great with toasted walnuts or pecans, dried cranberries or cherries, or dark chocolate chips. Use no more than a total of 3/4 cup of these extras.
1 stick of butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs
3 ripe bananas
1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste
1 1/4 cup fine brown rice flour
5 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
Pinch of ground cloves
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. If you're loaf pan is not non-stick, line it with parchment paper.
2. Cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2 – 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition, for about 20 seconds each time. Add the vanilla paste and mix to incorporate.
3. Mash the bananas with a fork and add them to the creamed mixture.
4. Fold in the dry ingredients in three additions. The batter should be completely mixed, but using a gentle hand. Add the "extras" if using, and fold them in gently.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 50 – 60 minutes, until the top is golden and slightly cracked, and a tester comes out completely clean. Cool for about 20 minutes, then turn the bread out on a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve or freeze.
Here are some more gluten-free quickbreads for you to try:
- Paleo Pumpkin Bread from Elana's Pantry
- Zucchini Almond Bread from The Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen
- Cranberry Nut Bread from Gluten Free Mommy


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You can click on the name of our students of 5th grade and enjoy the dialogues that they prepared on their last project. Congratulations! you did it really well!
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By GEORGE AUSTIN
By GEORGE AUSTIN
SOMERSET — It did not take Somerset Officer Kevin Borges as long to go through the Police Academy as others have in the past.
Officer Borges just recently graduated from the Police Academy and is now working for the Somerset Department after being one of the first officers to attend a new abbreviated program for those who already have criminal justice degrees.
"People advance at different levels," Police Chief Joseph Ferreira said. "This takes people who have had a certain level of training and doesn't force them to go through it all over again."
Because of his education, Officer Borges only had to attend the Police Academy in Boylston for 15 weeks, instead of the usual 22 weeks. Chief Ferreira said the abbreviated program for officers with degrees will save the town money.
"It was condensed, so it was a lot of information coming at once, but it was a good experience," Officer Borges said of the Police Academy.
Officer Borges was awarded a master of science degree in criminal justice in 2004 and a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice with a minor in psychology and sociology in 2002, both from Bridgewater State College.
Officer Borges recently graduated from the Police Academy at ceremonies held in Worcester that were attended by several Somerset police officers, Chief Ferreira and selectman Lorne Lawless.
"It was always an interest I had," Officer Borges said of becoming a police officer. "It's an interesting job. It's something different every day you deal with. It keeps you on your toes."
Officer Borges has been a fulltime Enhanced 9-1-1 dispatcher for police and fire in the Somerset station from May of last year to when he was appointed to the Police Department as an officer this year.
"Working with dispatch, you get to know the types of calls and how they're handled," Officer Borges said. "It's a good experience."
Officer Borges is a 1998 graduate of Somerset High School where he played soccer.
"It's nice," Officer Borges said of being on his hometown Police Department. "You get to know a lot of the people. Most of the people you already know."
Officer Borges did an internship with the Bristol County Sheriff's Department in which he worked in a program for people on probation and drug testing. He worked for three years as a social worker with foster children and foster parents.
"It gives you a sense of dealing with people, kids and troubled kids," Officer Borges said of his work at Dare Family Services in Taunton. "It was an eye opener, a good experience."
Officer Borges was a safety escort driver and dispatcher for the Bridgewater State College campus police and also a reserve police officer in Somerset for three years.
"He's a proven commodity here," Chief Ferreira said. "He's received high regards from officers who worked with him when he was donating his time with fulltime police officers. He's definitely a good fit with our organization."


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Few places capture Florida history, natural beauty and recreational bounty like the Old Seven Mile Bridge in the Florida Keys.
If you arrived in Florida before 1982, this was THE Seven Mile Bridge and driving the narrow two lane bridge was a white-knuckle experience. Today, there's a sleek new bridge and you can access only a 2.2 mile section of the historic one – and even that was getting so decrepit that it was closed to not only cars but even to fishermen. Folks who cared about the bridge predicted that, without repairs, the bridge would soon be closed to all.
It is good news indeed, then, that in March 2014, various levels of government came together to fund a major restoration project for Florida's beloved Old Seven.
The deal was years in the making and only approved after a citizen organization formed to speak up for the Old Seven Mile Bridge.
Under the plan, the county, the City of Marathon and the Florida Department of Transportation all contribute. FDOT pays $57 million over a 30-year period; Monroe County pays $14 million and the City of Marathon pays $5 million. When the bridge is refurbished, it will be able to hold 17-ton vehicles.
The first phase of the project begins July 5, 2016. The Old Seven Mile Bridge will be closed for repairs from July 5 to roughly April 2017. This $2 million project will create a handicapped-accessible walkway from the old bridge under the new bridge to the ocean side. It will include adding picnic pavilions and scenic overlooks.
Additional construction take two or three years to complete. View a summary presentation of these plans and a short-to-medium-term timeline, as proposed by FDOT.
Here's a Florida Rambler story on the Old Seven Mile Bridge, including some history. (The bridge was the original railroad bridge Henry Flagler built as part of his ill-fated Florida Overseas Railroad.)
One of our favorite Keys outings is to visit Pigeon Key, the island where workers lived while they built the Old Seven Mile Bridge. You visit the island, which was in the middle of the Old Seven Mile Bridge, by boat and tour the historic buildings. It's a spectacular little island with a story to tell. Here's a Florida Rambler guide to visiting Pigeon Key.


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Professor Vitali Naumkin, the academician of Russian Academy of Science, scientific board member and the director of Oriental Studies Institute in his interview to ArmInfo speaks about the relations of Russia with Karabakh conflict sides, about the armament trade. Gives evaluation to the current relations of Israel and Iran with Azerbaijan and Armenia. Comments on the probability of the Middle East unrest projection to the South Caucasus.
In Your opinion, how successful is Russian policy in the aspect of keeping and improving concurrent relations with Armenia and Azerbaijan without causing any loss to own interests? What role is played by unsettled Karabakh issue in this respect?
IO think that there is simply no other options. Russia tries to consolidate the post-Soviet region, whit its territories embraced by deep conflicts. One of such conflicts is the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, preconditioned by complicated historical and ethnical relations. And today Russia, as the consolidating center and the mediator of Karabakh conflict settlement, naturally has to develop its relations with Azerbaijan and Armenia. Either on bilateral and multilateral basis. There is no other option. And I do not see any special strategy here. It is obvious that Armenia, becoming a member of CSTO and EEU, weighs more in this situation. We have no such level of relations with Azerbaijan, that is why those are asymmetric. That is why Russia does not work with Baku and Yerevan running with hare and hunting with hounds, because the level of relations is too different.
Recently another shipment of armored machines was delivered to Azerbaijan. Generals estimate the Russian shipments of Armaments to Azerbaijan as a politics, and politicians – as business. How would You do characterize this process?
I would only say that if not our armored machines should be shipped to Azerbaijan, than those would be shipped from other countries. Azerbaijan, with its resources, will not stay without weapons anyway. I think that Russian partnership with Azerbaijan in military-technical cooperation sector corresponds to Armenian interests. Because any agreement on Russian armament shipments to Azerbaijan could not be just a business. This process is a symbiosis of business and politics, the essence of which is to have good relations with Azerbaijan and Armenia at the same time. In his opinion, there is some element of guarantee that these weapons will be used against Armenia.
How do You see the prospective of Karabakh settlement within the existence of such relations of Russia with the sides of this conflict?
Whispers on some agreements existing between Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders in respect to Karabakh, various settlement plans are spread very fast. I don't know the details, but I think that it will be pretty hard to it anyway. Of course, I can be wrong, a miracle will come down and Karabakh issue will be solved. But the mutual exclusion of stage-by-stage and package approaches is existing for today, and I do not know how this issue could be solved while parties stand at different and opposing positions. Of course, mediators have developed the conflict settlement scheme, and all we have to do is to hope that it will work," he mentioned. The Minsk Group yet plays an insufficient role as a mediator, particularly in respect to development of new options . In this respect the only working format is the format of two presidents within the mediation of Russia. I hope that it will work, but, being a circumcised optimist, I think that in the nearest future this could hardly work.
Israel and Iran recently show certain interest to Azerbaijan and Armenia. Is this preconditioned by some changes in US policy in respect to Iran, generated by Donald Trump's coming to White House?
Armenia always was a very important country for Iran, including the matter of positioning Iranian state power as based on Human Rights and national minorities existing in Iran. Tehran always shows Armenian and Christian Communities to the West as possessing all the rights and capabilities. At that, Armenia, under the conditions of semi-blockade of Tehran is one of the exits to external world for Tehran. Iran is also a similar window for Armenia. The speeches of Armenian President and other politicians obviously state that. Powerful Armenian diaspora in USA and Europe allows to build certain relations with NATO and EU. And this role allows Armenian to be viewed as a useful bridge not only by Iran, but by Russia also. That is why exactly the diversification of Armenian relations with external world allows to evaluate the political line of Yerevan as too much addicted to Iran,
Azerbaijan, having common borders with Turkey and Iran, impact of strong players, who are able to change the internal balance of forces in the country between Shiite and Sunnite communities, the existence of radicals addicted to extremism or Iranian power, does not make happy. And it is exactly Israel that helps Azerbaijan to find ways out of situation by now, not allowing Azerbaijan to restrict relations by Muslim countries.
And by Russia too….
Of course, by Russia too. Of course, this is also a diversification, though of a less capacity. I do not think that in early 2017 Israeli Prime Minister came to Baku to investigate any conditions and environment for USA. Washington, of course, criticizes Baku for the situation with human rights. But Azerbaijani-American relations are not good in common and USA does not need Israeli mediation. Azerbaijan always had good relations with Israel. There was a time Azerbaijani community in Israel was very strong. Aliev-elder had very good relations with Israel as well, at that, in pretty confidential sectors That is why Iran is treated in Baku very careful.
Do You think there are some preconditions for Middle East unrest projection to Armenia and Caucasus? Or Turkey and Iran are still serious obstacles for that?
I think there is no threat of direct projection yet. There is much stronger threat of that for Central Asia with its radical groups and communities. Iran is a really powerful buffer protecting the region from Syrian and Iraqi unrest. At that, Turkey does not possess tools to make any impact on South Caucasus proceeding of own interests. I could say only that Russia is interested in keeping Turkey's territorial integrity. Russia has a philosophy concept which is very important for us - we stand against any attempts to destroy the power state in Syria, especially during the "Arabic Spring" , when the West tried to make the state regimes down there in Arabic countries.
And does the West try to disturb the integrity and state power in Ukraine as well?
Crimea is a quite another situation, that could be talked over for a pretty long time. Everything began from Yugoslavia, Kosovo, Bosnia. It was not Russia that started all this. Yugoslavia was destroyed by West, and all this is going on by now.
By the way, are You an adept of "managed chaos" ?
Absolutely not. This is 100% conspirology.


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Writer Friends! Most of you probably know that I am from Baltimore, and that I'm fiercely, passionately, loudly in love with my city.
This past weekend I attended Create Baltimore, a participant-created conference for artists, entrepreneurs and techies who are passionate about and committed to making this vibrant city an even better place. The awesome people I met, the three fabulous round-table sessions I attended, and the overall atmosphere of intelligence and excitement reaffirmed what I already knew: that I live in a darn cool city.
I was also lucky to meet Kevin Griffin Moreno, whose writing has impressed and inspired me for ages, and who epitomizes so much of what I love about this city's inhabitants: that they're not only brilliant, but also committed to doing good; that they see beyond the sometimes unpleasant aspects of this city and inspire confidence in positive change for themselves and the rest of Baltimore; and that they love to celebrate this city and each other.
And this reminds me of you, Writer Friends! Because you make the publishing community awesome! Because you love to celebrate your fellow writers! And because you probably live in really cool places too, all over the country!
So a week from today, on January 24th, I'm going to tell you all about the greatest places, people and ideas in this city. I'll post links to my favorite arts organizations, cool grassroots initiatives, local businesses and publications, and all-around awesome individuals in Baltimore.
And here's the cool part: I want you to do the same. Celebrate your city! Tell us all who you admire, what cool ideas are taking hold in your area, and what makes you call your city home! And once you've done so, post a link in the comments to my post so we can all celebrate each other's cities!
Let's give credit to our local movers and shakers! Let's explore some places we've never been! Let's learn from each other's cities, and find more ways to make ours awesome! I can't wait. See you next week!*
*The Why Write?TM series will return right after this brief interlude, promise! Look for the last post in the series, all about literary fiction, in two weeks.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Announcing the CityLove Project 2011!
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Inspector Fortescu Farquar is the head of the New York City Department of Missing Birds. He appeared in A Sesame Street Mystery: The Case of the Missing Rara Avis, the first Sesame Street Live stage show. Inspector Farquar is a good-hearted but bumbling policeman, who tries to rescue Big Bird from Phineas T. Barnswallow.
Daniel Nanni recorded Farquar's voice and performed him on stage in the first touring cast. The Inspector also appeared in interview segments for local television.


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Articles tagged with: Demon's Souls
Demon's Souls is going digital and releasing on the PSN next week on January 8th, ATLUS announced today. To celebrate the occasion, there will also be a Pure White World Tendency beginning that day and lasting until January 14th.
Although you wouldn't know it from the atrocious British weather, it is actually summer now, so PS3 Attitude has been thinking about gaming worlds that we'd rather not holiday in. Videogames and hellish environments often go hand in hand, so we certainly had our work cut out in narrowing it down to just five locations!
Months ago we learned that Atlus would support the online servers for Demon's Souls until at least March 2011. Now they say they are committed to keeping the servers running until the game's second anniversary. That would be October 9, 2011 in North America.
Demon's Souls, the highly regarded and notoriously difficult RPG from Atlus has been added to Sony's PlayStation 3 Greatest Hits range. What does this mean? Well, the game will now sit in stores boasting new distinguished packaging and an eye catching price tag of $29.99.
Believe it or not, the PlayStation 3 was released nearly four years ago, and since then the console has been graced with hundreds of great titles. Therefore, we at PS3 Attitude thought we'd take some time to pay tribute to the people who create the games that make our mundane lives just that little bit more entertaining: the developers.
To prove that good things really do come to those who wait, Demon's Souls has finally arrived in the PAL region as the Black Phantom Edition, which includes some much appreciated extras…
The end of another hard working week? Well 'TGIS' because here at PS3 Attitude we've got another 4 fantastic pick-me-ups for gamers everywhere!
Much has been written about Demon's Souls, but sometimes seeing a game in action can make or break a day one purchase.
If a picture is worth 1000 words, then surely this trailer is equal to a whole book?
At long last Demon's Souls has been confirmed for Europe – albeit in very limited stock. Our saviour is none other than Namco, who has decided to pick up the distribution rights – go and sit in the naughty corner Sony!
If you want our advice you should go and pre-order right now!
We all have regrets. That tingly, annoying sensation at the back of your head when you see that an opportunity you passed on has succeeded and flourished.
This is exactly what Sony is feeling right now whenever someone mentions Demon's Souls – the game that got away.
Today marks the beginning of the Pure White Tendency event in Demon's Souls.
So what exactly does that mean?
Broken, beaten and in some cases battered to an inch of their lives, RPG fans of tough-as-nails Demon's Souls will undoubtedly be regaling fellow mortals with more than a few horror stories over the upcoming holiday festivities.
Yes, we know, Demon's Souls is hard.
It seems the powers-that-be know it, too, and they may be coming to your rescue this winter solstice.
Some owners of Demon's Souls have been making it known that the official strategy guide that comes with the Deluxe Edition has been fading unusually.
Don't worry though, Atlus is here to save the day (again)!
Uncharted 2 isn't the only game celebrating Halloween. Atlus have announced that the Demon's Souls World Tendency will be going pure black this weekend.
So what exactly does that mean?
Want Demon's Souls but can't find it in stores? Fear not, Atlus is here to save the day!
This of course is assuming that you don't want the Deluxe Edition with the 160 page guide. That version is officially sold out!
Demon's Souls was released in Japan towards the beginning of the year and was met with great success, hailed as one of the best PS3 RPGs to date. Set in the fictional kingdom of Boletaria, you play as one of the ten classes of heroes as you set off to rid the kingdom of this mysterious black fog that has surrounded its outskirts.
Hidden within its depths are demons who feast on the souls of all who enter. Only the brave shall set out on this deadly quest to slay the demon lord, the Old One, and return peace to the kingdom. Be prepared as it is a tough journey ahead…
Demon's Souls is shaping up to be a pretty awesome game, judging by this latest walkthrough trailer.
We have to admit, we were a bit concerned after early footage seemed to portray the player as a character with little strength, who died if anything heavier than a dust particle hit them.
Thankfully, we can put those fears to one side now.
Whenever we've talked about Demon's Souls here at PS3 Attitude we've been stuck with the same set of tired old screenshots while some of you readers out there have imported the game and witnessed millions of images from the notably onerous RPG.
We're happy to say that this imbalance has now been rectified however, as the nice people over at Atlus have just sent us a truck-load of new beautiful screenshots from the game. So many in fact that we've had to cherry-pick them*.


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We are a Kent Highways Approved vehichle crossings contractor and one of only 7 Medway Vehichle Crossings (drop kerb} approved contractors in the county. That means that we are approved to put in a Vehichle Crossing (drop kerb) anywhere in Kent subject to the necessary consents.
This means that if your driveway contractor is not approved and you need a drop kerb putting in, they will have to sub-contract that work out to a company like ours that is approved – and that only means more agrevation and inconvenience to you, often ending up with inflated prices that you needn't have had by dealing with an approved contractor like us from the outset.


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MidAmerican Energy fully supports the initiatives of Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which aims to prevent the use of certain conflict minerals that directly or indirectly finance or benefit armed groups in The Democratic Republic of the Congo or the adjoining countries of Angola, Burundi, Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. These conflict minerals include wolframite, casserite, columbite-tantalite (coltan), gold and their derivative metals; tantalum, tin and tungsten. This list could expand to include other minerals or their derivatives, as determined by the U.S. Secretary of State.
To the full extent required by Section 1502 of the act, as well as the related rules and regulations issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Berkshire Hathaway Energy is committed to avoiding the purchase and/or use of conflict minerals which directly or indirectly finance or benefit armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or adjoining countries.
We are committed to incorporate into relevant supplier contracts and agreements the requirement for responsible sourcing of minerals and may suspend or discontinue engagement with suppliers where we identify that these requirements are not being met.
Access our conflict minerals reporting form.
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Peach and prune yogurt with wine
And the red stuff is ... *drum rolls* ... sweet dessert wine!
I bought a tub of plain yogurt and slip them into two. One I mixed with cubed peach and the second I diced prunes into them. Mix a little sugar in both. I poured some
bloodwine into my glass, and spoon in two of my yogurt.
Violah! That's how you make brains. LOL!
Tasted really good. I used dessert wine to bring out more of the fruity sweetness. The sourness of the yogurt brought out the fragrant of the wine when mixed and eaten, leaving only a hit of alcohol smell.
Got to make more of this next time.
I used some of my dad's birthday wine for the yogurt. My brother bottled this for my dad's birthday. He told me there's a place in Singapore where they sell wine in the kegs. You can sip and taste the wine, bottle your favorite, and print your own label. Only down side is that you have got to finish the bottle in 6 months. You can't keep them for long.
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I use Ancient Sunrise "RED" on my 50% grey(white) hair, which was a light/medium brown with golden/red highlights when I was younger. I used chemical dyes for a number of years and just recently made the leap to henna about 3 years ago.
If I have been successful, I have added 2 photos: 1- showing long root growth with my natural color, and 1-showing what it looks like since I did a henna touch-up.
I'd like to know how to go natural without drastic measures, like CUTTING it all off!
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And just for ****s and giggles ...
Note to self: Feedly for the tablet (everybody else ignore this, LOL)
DS2 was holding it up for me outside yesterday, but did NOT want to be photographed - heaven forbid! :D
Love the videos! BAMMM!!! lol
And the quilt and bibs are wonderfully bright and colour.
Love the cat. Your blanky and bibs are very cute.ReplyDelete
HAHA!!! I saw that Walmart video the other day. I love that guy =D
Your quilt turned out super cute and the matching bibs...even cuter =D
That kitty LOL!!! so silly!!!!
Love everything, but I want to take that cat home! The baby paraphernalia makes me want to get back to sewing some baby stuff. Unfortunately, the housework has reached Health Department notification status. I hate it when people expect me to cook and clean just because I don't work outside the castle.ReplyDelete
I love the colours and in fact I bought some orange fabric today. Also like the idea of your bibs, good for using up scraps.ReplyDelete
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Mr. Ellard Glenn Cornett, age 80, of Milton Brown Heirs Road, and a former resident of Mountain City, died Monday morning, August 15, 2011 at Glenbridge Health & Rehabilitation. Born January 6, 1931 in Watauga County he was a son of the late Fred M.
Mrs. Linda Blanche Isaacs Presnell, age 77, of Browns Chapel Road, Boone and formerly of Zionville, died Friday evening, August 12, 2011 at Glenbridge Health & Rehabilitation. Born April 29, 1934 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of the late Eno
Theresa Brown Greene, 89, of Farthing Street, Boone, died Wednesday morning. August 10, 2011 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born July l6, 1922 in Mooresville, she was a daughter of Marshall Franklin and Irene Hun
Kristi Scroggs Wallace, age 29, of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and a
native of Watauga County, died Wednesday morning, August 10, 2011, at the Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach. Born Kristi Michelle Scroggs, she was a daughter of
Edna B. Hampton, 95, of Deerfield Road, Boone, died Wednesday evening, August 10, 2011 at her home. Edna Beatrice was born January 1, 1916 in Charleston, SC. She was a faithful member of Friendship United Methodist Church and a homemaker. Miss Ham
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Every wonder what it is like to be a film critic? Where do they get their inspiration? How many movies a year do they watch? How they go about writing the reviews? Are movie reviews entire subjective? These and other questions are answered as Neal and Jay take some to discuss films and being a film critic with Executive Editor of the Washington Free Beacon, Sonny Bunch.
There is also a debate at the end about Die Hard and why it is or is not a Christmas movie. E
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I want my prices to be clear for you with no surprises after the photos have been taken.
All session prices include a session fee, consultation time before the session, full processing and retouching of all images and in person or online viewing. Prices apply to sessions within 40 miles of Milton Keynes – additional travel costs may apply. Prices are not subject to VAT but Postage & Package costs apply – these costs will be given to you when you order. Wall Art must be collected or courier charges will be added to your bill.
Full Session Fee: £100 in the week (£125 for a Saturday) which includes my gift of an 8×6 Mounted Art Image.
The session fee also includes the following:
– Consultation before the session by phone or email which explains the process clearly – I will also send you guidance on how the session will work and tips on what to wear.
– Approx 2 hour photo session or longer if needed (newborns will most likely take up to 4 hours).
– Full editing of around 40 – 50 images depending on the size of the family. With large families there may be many more. All images are fully retouched.
– Online gallery of images to view and share with friends and family after the main ordering session.
– In person or phone/email post-session consultation to help you select your frames and images.
Mini Session Fee: These session take place on specific dates in the year and include a few families on one day. They cost £135 for a 20-30 minute slot and include 2 mounted images and 2 digital files.
£75 – £150 for a short session and low res images for websites and social media profiles – quotes per individual job depending on requirements. Longer shoots or large teams will cost up to £350.
I am to shoot in such as way that I produce statement pieces of art for your walls.
Frame prices begin at £70 – for a small desk frame.
Stylish Wall Art Blocks start at £200 up to about £400 for individual blocks and £800 for a Block Collection.
Wall frames are available in different styles, sizes and finishes and cost from £450 -£600 depending on the frame you select.
Albums are available – £600 for 20 pages.
USB's – Due to demand I do sell Digital File Collections but these priced higher as you can reproduce them and enlarge them. If only the USB is purchased and no Wall Products then the cost of the USB is £700 which includes all the files from the session.
If you would like to buy smaller numbers of digital files these are sold in batches of 3 (£250) 10 (£400) or 20 (£550). I do not sell digital files individually from Sessions, individual files can be purchased at £60 per file when Wall Art products are purchased.
Prices of digital images decrease alongside large frame orders and are completely free with product purchases over £1,200.
If you would like a detailed price list please get in touch. I do not have a minimum spend in place from a session but to give you a guideline most customers spend between £350 and £1000 on their session and Wall Art images – although a few spend less and some spend a bit more.


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Yes, the Northgate football team is having their best season since apparently 2003. Yes, the team shows so much improvement on the field that they are actually enjoyable to watch. And yes, you now feel that you are getting your money's worth when you go to a Friday night game.
But that is not what this letter is about. This letter is about the new coaching staff and their influence on our boys.
T.J. Wiley and his staff have turned out to be the best spent money that the Northgate school district has delivered in years. These coaches have given a new found respect for the game, but more importantly, these boys are learning the importance of discipline, respect, hard work, and most important of all-good grades. Mr. Wiley does not expect all of these, he demands it. The same can be said for his entire coaching staff. All fine men, with impressive resumes. Each and every one of them bringing their football talents, but especially, bringing their kind words of support to very vulnerable young men. These boys will be able to look back on their high school football program and be very proud that they were coached by these men with T.J. Wiley at the helm.
Please take the time to attend a Northgate game. The last home game is on Friday Oct. 28 at 7:30 pm. Watch the kids, watch their actions, but the real show is on the sidelines, where superb coaching is taking place. Only a little screaming (that's part of the game), and no ignoring the kid who didn't get the play just right -- just good, positive coaching.
George and Barb Doscher
[Editor's note: We could not agree more! Having spent many hours on the sidelines with many regional teams over the last 10 years, I can say that the change in attitude among the Northgate players is not only remarkable, but should serve as inspiration for the entire student body. T.J. Wiley has instilled a sense of pride and respect in his players that clearly is not completely dependent on how well they play, but how they view themselves and the people around them. This promises to be a life-changing experience that will impact these kids in all walks of their future lives.]


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Dear Audrey Eleanor,
You are six weeks old. It's a milestone in your young life. You've just started smiling and using your voice to talk to me and your Papa. The first time you really smiled I thought I might die. It was the most precious thing I've ever seen. You melted my heart. You continually melt my heart.
Your favorite thing is your Papa's voice. You light up when he says your name. You sometimes like to play with his beard and I secretly take mental photos to capture the memory in my mind. You looove to cuddle. You are the cuddliest baby I've ever met. I love your cuddles, so I don't mind. You love smiling and you love the morning. I don't really love the morning, so this is a worry for me for when you are older.
Me and your Papa are truly amazed by you. You've only been in our lives 6 short weeks but I couldn't imagine life without you! You're our Darlin'. My Sweets. Our Funny Thing!
Being your Mama is a joy. I thank God for blessing us with you.
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Betsy DeVos is the eleventh U.S secretary of education having taken up the role on 7th February 2017. She has been an education reformist and philanthropist for over 30 years. She is very passionate about helping children from low-income families get an education. She has initiated very many reforms aimed at ensuring that underserved children access education through different non-profit organizations. With her reformative nature and this important position as secretary of education, Mrs. Betsy is expected to advance important reforms in the education system that will bring equal education opportunities for all Americans.
She developed her interest in education at an early age due to the influence of her mother who was a public school teacher. The interest grew even more when she took her children to school, and she was confronted by the reality that not every American child has an equal privilege of accessing education. She got the firsthand experience of what leaders in education were doing to improve the state of education in the country, and the choices parents had to make to ensure that their children had an education. Read her interview with Philantrophy Table.
Mrs. Betsy DeVos has served at the Grand Rapids Public Schools as the in-school counselor for children at risk in the area. Her experiences with the children, parents, and teachers made her change her perspective about education as a whole.
In the 1990s Betsy Devos served as a board member of two national charities, the American Education Reform Council and Children First America, which was involved in the expansion of educational choices by providing vouchers and tax credits. In 1993, Betsy and her husband Dick DeVos were involved politically in the passage of the first-charter school bill in Michigan. Betsy DeVos has been politically involved in other education choice movements such as the Great Lakes Education Project which was dedicated to the promotion of education reforms via charter schools in Michigan.
She was also the chair of the All Children Matter political movement. The movement was started by her husband Dick DeVos and the late John Walton. In conjunction with Alliance for School Choice, they aimed at educating the public on the need to have greater educational choices in the country. Even though they don't achieve their goals at the moment, they later formed a more cohesive organization, the Federation for American Children (AFC) which Betsy chairs. The organization is affiliated with the Alliance for School Choice and the American Federation for Children Action Fund. AFC has had many successes in expanding education choices across the country especially in Florida where over 50,000 students are currently attending schools of their own choice.
Before her confirmation as the secretary of education, Mrs. Betsy DeVos was the Chairperson of The Windquest Group. Betsy has been on the boards of different charitable organizations across the country like the Mars Hill Bible Church, ArtPrize, Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, and Kids Hope USA. She is also the co-chair of their family charitable organization, Dick, and Betsy Devos Foundation. The foundation has contributed over $1.33 billion towards charity work over the years. Betsy DeVos holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Calvin College. Visit Betsy's profile page on facebook.com.


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I am obsessed with numbers because in startups you will never have accurate idea and understanding of anything. Most of the time you will predicting and assuming things for accurate prediction and assumptions to make right decisions, you need DATA.
We are measuring WorkMonk on 29 KPI metrics and will keep on adding more metrics.
You need to know where you are going and with what pace as startups are about optimizing resources and avoiding making mistakes. Those who make least mistakes are the once with more resources (time/money/clients etc)


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Cynthia Morgan is on FIREEE!!! she brings in the heat like never before on this new track WOW …moving from the regular Dance hall we used to know down to real RAP , and she nailed it NAILED !! ITS DEAD , GONE …
This track is rated +18 very strong contents .Parental Guidance is advised !!!
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Decided to do a marker/color pencil sketch. Still don't like how the colors are scanning:
And a bonus drawing of a Sperm Whale caught in a bramble patch:
Tiger sharks are coming soon...
are you scanning with your printer scanner?
Bramble patch, ha! Cute :)
Haha that sperm whale's expression is classic! This is definitely your week.
Haha! Awesome.
hahaha Bramble Patch
These are amazing! I'm experiencing the same effect. Stuff I scan in looks way more vibrant in person than as a digital file. Are we just spoiled by digital color? I don't know.


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In Reply to: Re: dinghy crusers posted by henryblowery on December 25, 2004 at 10:59:54:
Your choice of the Perry Dinghy seems right for the job of open shore cruising. Another design that might work, besides the Roamer Dinghy, is the Bay River SkiffThis 15 footer sails fast and will camp two with cockpit tent. Henry, do let us know what you decide to build!
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