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The TwinTec 1840 battery floorcare machine has been engineered to substantially reduce size whilst, at the same time, maximise the performance and handling. With the total freedom of 24V battery, cable free, operation, this machine will get into areas and places that other machines simply will not go.
The compact Bobcat® 463 skid-steer loader is the versatile attachment carrier that out-works, out-digs everything in its class. The 463 loader makes compactness a virtue. It goes where bigger machines can't go. It's high in value.
All parts included to construct a 5' H x 5' W x 7' L. scaffold.
Allmand compact tractor loader backhoe with a 25hp air-cooled gasoline engine, ESL 16ft. backhoe and 56" loader bucket width.
One-man operation means less time and labor expense. Fold down handle allows for easy transportation, storage and use in crawl spaces.
The Master MH-600T-KFA is an ideal forced air space heating solution for spaces up to 15,000 sq. feet. It utilizes Master's tried and true torpedo heater design, honed over the last 6 decades, and also comes equipped with the most modern safety features.
The Ground Hog T-4 Trencher is a small, operator propelled, chain-type trencher designed for jobs requiring up to a 12 or 18 inch deep trench. Heavy gauge powder coated steel is used throughout the T-4's construction as well as tapered roller bearings and double-row ball bearings to ensure trouble-free service.
The T-4's narrow, compact design allows easy access around the job site and it easily fits through gates and doorways. The T-4 is also easier to use and transport than larger trenchers. The simplified operator controls help make the machine less intimidating to operators unfamiliar with using outdoor power equipment.
Dual hydraulic drive.
Walk behind Vibratory plow designed for direct burial of irragation poly & pvc pipe, landscape lighting cable, pet containment cable, electrical conduit, telephone, catv and much more.
Unit features single right hand side broom for use on edges.
Has a large hopper to capture all dirt, and sand.
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The 3200 series scaffold planks offer a 750 pound duty rating and allow for 3 people on one plank. The TWIST-PROOF stage design is ideal for ladder jack applications, swing stages or catwalks. Slip-resistant decking minimizes paint or material build up. The stage has vinyl coated end caps. Each stage is 28" wide
The Porter-Cable 7403 Power Paint Remover is designed for fast, uniform and controlled removal of paint from wood, composition and many other surfaces. This tool is manufactured with 100% ball bearings for durability. An adjustable side handle mounts right or left for user preference.
This oil transfer pump has been designed to transfer large quantities of oil at medium pressure between tanks. This pump also guarantees good flow rates at high pressure, in applications in which the oil pump must supply hose reels for fixed oil distribution systems. Common features of all oil transfer pumps include quiet operation (less than 70dB), smooth flow characterised by the absence of pulsations, closed-delivery operation thanks to the incorporated adjustable bypass, high suction capacity and compact design.
Its ergonomic spray gun allows the operator to work longer and with greater ease. It's quick connect steel accepts standard nozzles and attachments. 4 Stainless Steel Quick Connect Nozzles: 0°, 15°, 40° & soap applicator nozzles allow you to choose the spray pattern best suited for the job. Extra dirty? Just drop the detergent siphoning tube into pressure washer safe detergent and attach the soap applicator!
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2. Wikit backs away from the same dock. Pirate Harbour is just east of Mulgrave.
3. Wikit storms into the Canso Lock, close on the heels of Strait Rider.
4. Strait Rider enters the Canso Lock first. She has a tow line laid out on deck to take Wikit in tow for Pictou.
5. The two boats nudging the naval research vessel Quest on one of several attempts to haul the ship out on the newly rebuilt marine railway at Aecon-Fabco in Pictou. November 13.
Superport Marine Services Ltd of Port Hawksbury operates tugs, barges, pilot boats and research vessels in the Strait of Canso area. This includes the Bras d'Or Lakes and Northumberland Strait and occasionally farther away.
On Friday, November 12 and Saturday, November 13 I was fortunate enough to catch two of their tug/workboats in action. These are interesting boats, both built at the legendary Russel Brothers/ Russel-Hipwell Engines Ltd yard in Owen Sound, ON.
Strait Rider was built as Hollis IV in 1962. For a time it was owned by the yard (perhaps as a means of financing) but by 1967 by Hollis IV Ltd of Chatham, ON. It was never seen in Chatham to my knowledge, but was based at the Lake Erie port of Wheatley where it supported some drilling operations and was used as a workboat.
The boat was listed for sale for a time until acquired by Superport in the early 1990s. They rebuilt the boat in 1992 and again in 2002. It was also re-engined. I assume her original engines were Cummins (Russel-Hipwell was a Cummins dealer as well as a shipyard.) Her original 456 bhp was upped to 550bhp when two Detroit Diesels were installed.
Wikit was built by Russel in 1960 as Midgell for the federal Department of Public Works. She was a twin screw tug of 300 bhp. When the DPW started to sell off its dredging fleet, Superport acquired the tug and renamed it in 1992. They carried out a rebuild in 1993-94 and probably re-engined her at that time with the current 2 x 250 bhp GMs.
Superport also operates the tug Mary Steele, another former DPW tug, which has had towing assignments as far afield as Halifax and Saint John, NB. (It will be featured in a subsequent posting)

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I also really love the cut price fruit and vegetables they have weekly. They are not alone in this, I know, but I do like to stock up on onions and celery when they are on offer at some ridiculous price (okay, yes - I hear the economics lecture about price to the farmer and cost of production and loss leaders and all that... And while I can agree in principal with it, it's the economics of my own household that concern me most immediately).
There is usually an item of fruit (strawberries or even a net of lemons), some basics (celery, onion, carrots, peppers etc.) and something exotic. Recently, the more exotic item was aubergine.
|Aren't these handsome devils?!
On the other hand, they are rather a good-looking vegetable, and I do also remember my brother cooking me a rather tasty aubergine and tomato pasta dish once, and reading after that all the salt sprinkling might not be necessary. And the darn thing is only FORTY NINE cents, and it's a week to payday.
So I slung it in my basket and off I went.
I am happy to report, that the result was delicious. Better than that, even (I suppose if it had been a disaster, I wouldn't be writing this piece!). And you know what, even if you buy the aubergines full price, it's still an incredibly economical meal.
I went looking for a recipe that I had seen in one of Himself's cookery books, but I couldn't find the book in question. However, I remembered the name - pasta alla Norma - as it amused me. So off to Google with me, and sure enough, plenty of recipes returned.
I chose this pasta alla Norma recipe from the website www.epicurious.com as it seemed straightforward, had some tasty tips and also did not require weighting and salting. I liked the tip to remove the fluffy seedy centres as well. Some additions were recommended - chilli and oregano, and I also added my own. In the recipe below, I've left them all out apart from the oregano, they were all superfluous and took away from the meal, in my opinion. Feel free to experiment yourself; although I have to say, I think we do sometimes over-complicate Italian recipes, that are often very simplistic and all about the basic ingredient and it's nice to allow that to shine sometimes, too.
Here's my version of the recipe.
Sarah's Pasta alla Norma Serves 4
- 2 large, firm aubergines
- Oil, for frying
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 large bunch of fresh basil, separated into finely chopped stems and leaves
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tins chopped tomatoes (I love the Lidl ones again, great consistency)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
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- To prepare the aubergine, cut them in quarters lengthwise. If they have seedy, fluffy centres, cut these out and discard and then cut the pieces in half so you are left with finger sized pieces
- Heat about ½ a tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick pan (I used the Le Creuset casserole dish since I was recently given one, but in the absence of that, a non-stick pan is preferable, as the aubergine will absorb a certain amount of the oil) and fry off half the aubergine at a time, making sure that each piece gets well tossed and coated in the oil (adding more oil, if required) and dried oregano (this gives a great flavour) and keeping them turned until golden on each side; then remove to a dish and repeat the process with the other half
- When all the aubergine has been cooked in the oil and oregano, return all to the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Add a little drop more oil if required, and then add the chopped garlic and basil stems and cook gently, being careful not to burn the garlic
- Add the vinegar and tins of chopped tomatoes and season to taste (I sometimes add a small pinch, maybe a teaspoon, of caster sugar if it is too sharp). Rip up half the basil leaves, and add to the sauce, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes
- Serve with the rest of the fresh basil sprinkled on top, pasta and plenty of grated Parmesan cheese
This is fast food at it's best - really easy to cook, super quick to prepare and make, economical and totally delicious. And this is coming from some one who isn't even all that keen on aubergine!


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July 20, 2015 – July 26, 2015
The official dates are July 20th through the 26th. Guidelines for the read-a-thon can be found HERE or you can access in the tab at the top of the blog. Any information you need about the read-a-thon can be found there. I haven't decided about having one or more Twitter chats yet. If enough people express interest in having one, I will set them up when the read-a-thon starts. Please do be sure to check the guidelines, as it explains all about signing up and starting the read-a-thon. Our Twitter hashtag is #HSreadathon.
This reading event is hosted by Seasons of Reading. For more information and to sign-up, please see this post.


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Kleefstra Syndrome: EHMT1 Gene Deletion/Duplication
Condition Description
Kleefstra syndrome, also known as chromosome 9q subtelomere deletion syndrome (9qSTDS), is among the first and most common clinically recognizable syndromes to arise from widespread testing by fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) of subtelomere deletions. There are about 50 reported cases worldwide.
Affected individuals invariably have severe hypotonia with speech and gross motor delay. The facial gestalt is distinct and features:
- Absolute/relative micro- or brachycephaly
- Hypertelorism
- Synophrys and/or arched eyebrows
- Mid-face hypoplasia
- A short nose with upturned nares
- A protruding tongue with exverted lower lip and down-turned corners of the mouth.
Approximately half of affected individuals have congenital heart defects (primarily ASD/VSD). A significant minority have epilepsy and/or behavioral and sleep disturbances. A variety of other major and minor eye, ear, genital, and limb anomalies have been reported.
Most patients have sub-microscopic deletions of the subtelomere region of chromosome 9q34.3 that range from 400kb - 3Mb. Kleefstra syndrome is caused by haplo-insufficiency of the EHMT1 gene whose protein product (Eu-HMTase1) is a histone H3 Lys 9 (H3-K9) methyltransferase. This was established by identification of three patients with features of the syndrome and either mutations or a balanced translocation in EHMT1. H3-K9 histone methylation is restricted to the euchromatin of mammals and functions to silence individual genes. Deletion size does not correlate with the severity of Kleefstra syndrome, since patients with mutations in EHMT1 are as severely affected as those with submicroscopic deletions.
Patients clinically suspected of having Kleefstra syndrome, but with normal subtelomere deletion testing by FISH or MLPA, should be considered for detailed deletion/duplication analysis and/or sequencing of EHMT1.
EHMT1 is another example in the growing list of genes responsible for brain development that appear to play a role in chromatin remodeling. (Taken from Stuart, D and Kleefstra, T. The chromosome 9q subtelomere deletion syndrome. Am J Med Gen C Semin Med Gen. 2007 Nov 15;145(4):383-92.)
Deletion/Duplication testing should be ordered as the first tier test.
Genes (1)
This test is indicated for:
- Confirmation of a clinical diagnosis of Kleefstra syndrome.
DNA isolated from peripheral blood is hybridized to a CGH array to detect deletions and duplications. The targeted CGH array has overlapping probes which cover the entire genomic region.
Please note that a "backbone" of probes across the entire genome are included on the array for analytical and quality control purposes. Rarely, off-target copy number variants causative of disease may be identified that may or may not be related to the patient's phenotype. Only known pathogenic off-target copy number variants will be reported. Off-target copy number variants of unknown clinical significance will not be reported.
Detection is limited to duplications and deletions. The CGH array will not detect point or intronic mutations.
Results of molecular analysis must be interpreted in the context of the patient's clinical and/or biochemical phenotype.
Specimen Requirements
Submit only 1 of the following specimen types
Preferred specimen type: Whole Blood
Type: Whole Blood
Specimen Requirements:In EDTA (purple top) tube:
Infants (<2 years): 2-3 ml
Children (>2 years): 3-5 ml
Older Children & Adults: 5-10 ml
Specimen Collection and Shipping: Refrigerate until time of shipment. Ship sample within 5 days of collection at room temperature with overnight delivery.
Type: Saliva
Specimen Requirements:OrageneTM Saliva Collection kit (available through EGL) used according to manufacturer instructions.
Specimen Collection and Shipping: Store sample at room temperature. Ship sample within 5 days of collection at room temperature with overnight delivery.
Special Instructions
Related Tests
- Known Mutation Analysis (KM) is available to family members if mutations are identified by sequencing.
- Sequence analysis of the EHMT1 gene is available for those individuals in whom deletion/duplication analysis is negative.
- Prenatal Custom Diagnostics is available for known familial mutations only. Please call the laboratory genetic counselor before collecting a fetal sample.


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In honor of this week's Shorts On The Line, let's talk about one of my all-favorites shorts patterns - the City Gym Shorts pattern from Purl Soho.
What is there not to love? It's free. It comes in both kid's and adult sizes. It uses the tiniest bit of fabric imaginable. It's super-wearable and pretty adorable (if I don't say so myself). The only issue I see with this pattern is that without a modification to lengthen the pattern, it does make a pretty short pair of shorts, which may be an issue for some people (although there is a lengthen line on the pattern so you could easily lengthen it if you wanted).
Because this pattern only requires small amounts of fabric, I love using it as the perfect opportunity to dig through my leftovers and see what I can make with them. In this case, the main fabric is leftover from this top and the binding fabric is leftover from this dress. Win-win!
The shorts came together incredibly easily (as they always do) and there is in fact a bonus to them being this short because O is really into wearing shorts under her dresses nowadays, and she often reaches for these ones since they can't be seen under dresses. It's not exactly what I had in mind when I made these shorts, but I'll just be happy with the fact that she's wearing them.
Which brings me to this other pair of shorts that I made. Once again, they're made from leftovers (from this dress). I sewed them up a couple months ago and was so darn pleased with how they came out. I mean - they're gold shorts! What kid wouldn't want gold shorts? As it turns out, C doesn't want gold shorts and she has refused to wear them. I managed to bribe her to get this one picture taken, but I don't think these shorts will ever get worn by this child again.
She's a stubborn little thing and in those moments when I think that her strong-willed nature will be the death of me, I just repeat under my breath "Future CEO. Future CEO."


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iLounge Debuts Free iPod Book 3.0, with 14 iPhone Exclusives
So far, 2007 has been slow. Today, it's speeding up. iLounge is proud to announce the release of The Free iPod Book 3.0, the third edition of our popular guide to All Things iPod and iTunes. Some big news: The iPhone's in here. Take a world exclusive look at the entire first wave of iPhone accessories - car, case, and charging add-ons from Belkin, dreamGear, Griffin, Marware, Power Support, V-Moda and XtremeMac. Click on the headline for more details, on the links to get your copy of the Book, or here to tell a friend!
Single page, best for printing (18 MB PDF)
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Alternate Download Links:
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To save to disk, right-click and save.
Of course, there's incredible iPod, iTunes, and Apple TV coverage inside, too. The Free iPod Book 3.0 includes the world's first look at Ultimate Ears' groundbreaking quadruple-driver UE-11 earphones, comprehensive iTunes and iTunes Plus tips, and the latest details on making the most of your Apple TV. Our All Things iPod Guide has been updated, as well: it's only part of this amazing 230-page book.
Download it now - it's 100 percent free, and in PDF format. For additional details, click here to see the full story. And please do your part to share the Book by hosting it on your filesharing network of choice. Enjoy!
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Great job, iLounge! I'm loving the book!!
Too bad I didn't win the contest :( Sigh. I wish I lived near a beach
Posted by Andrea W in East Amherst, NY, USA on June 1, 2007 at 2:58 AM (CDT)
very nice book, congratulations.
Posted by gonzalo in East Amherst, NY, USA on June 1, 2007 at 4:12 AM (CDT)
Great job guys!!
Posted by dblue22 in East Amherst, NY, USA on June 1, 2007 at 4:32 AM (CDT)
woow,.. I Love it
Posted by dennis in East Amherst, NY, USA on June 1, 2007 at 7:20 AM (CDT)
On page 162, the book reads, "Hold Control-Option on a PC or Command-Option on a Mac when connecting your iPod…".
Last time I checked, my PC doesn't have an "Option" key. This may be a typo that is worth correcting.
Posted by karsten in East Amherst, NY, USA on June 1, 2007 at 9:51 AM (CDT)
Awesome! Always a treat when a new one comes out.
Posted by superape in East Amherst, NY, USA on June 1, 2007 at 12:30 PM (CDT)
Good catch karsten, and thanks for pointing it out. That particular reference has been corrected.
In reality, as of iTunes 7, either CTRL-SHIFT or CTRL-ALT works on a PC. CTRL-ALT was intended to bring it in line with the Mac key sequence of CMD-OPT, and CTRL-SHIFT was left in for backward compatibility.
Posted by Jesse Hollington in East Amherst, NY, USA on June 1, 2007 at 12:35 PM (CDT)
It looks great as always. Nice job. Interesting that you switched from landscape to portrait (I downloaded the "print"version as I prefer seeing one page at a time; I have no plans to print a copy).
Posted by technolawyer in East Amherst, NY, USA on June 1, 2007 at 4:13 PM (CDT)
Outstanding production…just gets better and better.
My wife hates you though, I always find half-a-dozen must-have products.
Posted by Boca in East Amherst, NY, USA on June 1, 2007 at 9:13 PM (CDT)
OK, turns out that there are no clickable links (outside of the ads) in either downloadable version. this sucks! there should be links to reviews and also maybe the product's official web site or announcement, whenever you discuss a product.
Everything else about your book is COMPLETELY WONDERFUL. I can't believe I didn't know about playlist folders and the print function in iTunes!
Posted by Yakov Hadash in East Amherst, NY, USA on June 2, 2007 at 4:35 AM (CDT)
Glad to hear all the comments, keep them coming!
Yakov: The amount of time it would take to link everything in the Book would be crazy. Start with the over 1,300 rated products and go from there - we'd need to insert several thousand links by the time we were done. The alternative is simple: anything you see in there is accessible via the Search / Advanced Search box found at the upper right corner of every iLounge page.
Posted by Jeremy Horwitz in East Amherst, NY, USA on June 2, 2007 at 3:48 PM (CDT)
Great job on the iPod Book.
Posted by Audrey McGirt in East Amherst, NY, USA on June 4, 2007 at 10:40 AM (CDT)
Hey… the book is superb. It looks great as always. There is one thing that makes book 3 better… I won the contest, and I am filled with happynes. Thank you iLounge for everything. iPhone will not work with my network and that is the big problem. So I hope we will find the way to solve that. I love you all. Nikola Savic
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Updated: Jo Churchill re-elected as MP for Bury St Edmunds
Jo Churchill has been re-elected as MP for Bury St Edmunds.
The Conservative Party's candidate retained the seat after securing 36,794 votes.
She said: "I feel delighted and not a little humbled to be returned for a second time with a higher percentage share of the vote for which I'm incredibly grateful but as I said in my acceptance speech for me I go back to work - hopefully on Monday, we will know a little more when we see the final results come in - and carry on fighting for those issues that I think are hugely important for my constituents here in Suffolk.
"Issues like fairer funding for schools and issues I see every week in my surgery."
Asked about the national result, which is pointing to a hung parliament with Conservative losses, Mrs Churchill said: "Thus far I would be being untruthful if I said I wasn't disappointed but we will sit and reflect when we know the totality.
"I've seen some very good colleagues failed to be returned. I have a particular sadness for some of the women because we were making good inroads into a very progressive Conservative Party that represented in my view all the different elements and sections of society."
I will carry on fighting for those issues that I think are hugely important for my constituents.
Bill Edwards, the Labour Party's candidate, said: "The campaign we ran in the constituency has been outstanding: on the doorstep, out on the street corners, on the phones talking to voters, listening to residents and discussing the manifesto to benefit the many and not the few. Our party is campaigning for discussion and not division - something that has become crucial across the country tonight.
"We've been listening to people's concerns about the health service, jobs, wages, housing, policing, infrastructure; the people of this constituency are worried that this government has left them behind; tonight has only gone to show that.
"With over 1,000 members and affiliated supporters in the constituency, we are by far the largest party locally - with huge numbers of members out campaigning tirelessly throughout the election and this has shone through tonight. Something no other party can compete with."
Bury St Edmunds constituency results (2017):
Liam Byrne, Independent - 852
Jo Churchill, Conservative Party - 36,794
Bill Edwards, Labour Party - 18,353
Helen Geake, Green Party - 2,596
Helen Korfanty, Liberal Democrat - 3,565
- 62,314 ballot papers issued
- 86,071 electorate
- 72.40 per cent turnout
Bury St Edmunds consituency results (2015):
David Chappell, Liberal Democrat - 3,581
Jo Churchill, Conservative Party - 31,815
Bill Edwards, Labour Party - 10,514
Helen Geake, Green Party - 4,692
John Howlett, UKIP - 8,739
59,578 ballot papers issued
85,982 electorate
69 per cent turnout


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Sand Dollar Die-cut Top Invitations
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The square invitation features three die-cut sand dollars on the top of the card. The background has two color tones: blue on the top and green stripes on the bottom. Perfect for birthday invitations, bridal shower invitations and tropical party invitations.
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3. Click -> to review your proof
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Digital print output quality is outstanding, with an emphasis on rich, vibrant color and unsurpassed detail with crisp, clean text.
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As Africa continues to modernize, solar energy is emerging as a key element in powering this growth.
A number of companies have initiated solar related projects to enable the continent tap into this power, which analysts say is both clean and durable.
Among them include the Little Sun, a social business focused on getting reliable and affordable light to the 1.1 billion people worldwide without access to electricity.
According to its designers, Mariana Arando and Luca Fondello, winners of an international design competition that uses Natural Light, the 'Little Sun' lamps address the need for light in a sustainable way that benefits communities without electricity, creates local jobs, and generates local profits.
To date, Little Sun off grid coverage has seen more than 170,000 homes covered in more than 10 African countries, including Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Kenya, Senegal, and Ghana.
In April 2014, Little Sun received a ground-breaking $5 million impact investment from Bloomberg philanthropies, allowing the project to scale its operations across the African continent.


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MeadWestvaco Corporation unveiled its new corporate identity as "MWV: How brands take shape." The company's new brand is designed to articulate in a unified voice its global packaging capabilities designed to protect and promote products, deliver supply chain efficiencies, meet sustainability promises and increase customers' marketplace competitiveness. In essence, MWV reflects the company's initiative to help customers' brands take shape.
According to a press release, MWV's global rebranding intiative reflects the company's heritage, global leadership position and vision for the future. It is a promise to customers to understand the opportunities and challenges inherent in their businesses and markets, and to do so by leveraging MWV's presence in key markets throughout the world, and its complete range of capabilities that include consumer insights, innovative materials and solutions, design, primary and secondary packaging, automated systems and support, and supply chain efficiencies.
"The new MWV brand identity is part of our company's progression toward our vision of global leadership in packaging and packaging solutions," said John A. Luke, Jr., chairman and CEO. "Now, our visual identity more clearly states to customers that with our complete platform of global capabilities and innovative solutions, MWV is uniquely positioned to help their brands take shape."


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Estylo - THE magnetic stylus for ipad!
Check yourself...
by Andreas Eddie Gerogiannis2 Comments »
I have posted a set on
Regarding accuracy of Estylo.
See all my 4 image photos and video on Estylo's accuracy feature and my comments on my posts on the above stated flickr website.There,See the image tittled-"Error in styluses with Disc tips (2nd image)"
(Ostylus tip touching the screen is shown).You will find unnecessary point or line mark on the screen.This is because Capacitive screens can detect blunt edges of disc tips while they are touching the screen.However,Estylo does not have this problem,it's very accurate and simple in design. Capacitive styluses works on Electric charge density on screens and resistive ounces work with Pressure sensitivity(pressure=force per unit area in newtons per metres square).Moreover the sensitivity size of capacitive screens is very slightly larger than that of resistive screens so we cannot use those very accurate resistive styluses with very precise small tip end .Let me tell you that the guys at Plai are creative genius. They have successfully invented a capacitive stylus with best possible accuracy till now at least which can be much improved in future through heavy research and development.Plai successfully have replaced those traditional punchy,rubbery stylus design *which have no accuracy with a highly sophisticated precision lightweight triangular design.More importantly,not only Estylo works with glove but also it does not require any additional direct radio frequency system support and external power.
Estylo is ideal only for sketching,not for note taking or writing.I have advices few other stylus options on my Flickr website below my video on Estylo's accuracy.
I have reviewed Estylo on http://graphicssoft.about.com/u/reviews/iphoneandipodtouchapps/Stylus-Reviews/Plai-Estylo.htm
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Sympathies and Soup
17 comments:
- A Vintage Chic said...
Hi, Tammy! I'm finally back in Blogland after my long break--felt good to take some time off, but I'm so happy to be back! Love your new blog look!
So sorry to hear about your friend's husband...wishing her well.
I love how you just "throw together" such delicious soups so quickly--I've tried a few of yours & really have enjoyed them! This one looks delicious, too--perfect for chilly nights...and that cornbread sounds fabulous!
Hope you're having a wonderful weekend my friend!
- January 28, 2012 at 6:02 PM
How sad for your friend....that is so young. Please send my sympathy.
Your soup/bread are just the ticket.....we have been eating tons of soups this winter, even tho it's not that cold outside! My theory is to sautee onions and peppers in olive oil, pour in 2 large boxes of broth and every veggie I have in the house into the crockpot. Soup for days!
Man, the wind is a'blowin here again today. We WERE going out to run, but at 30mph, I think it'll be the gym instead!
Have a good week, dear friend.
- January 28, 2012 at 7:19 PM
- Kit said...
Sounds and looks so yummy! Especially the corn bread. I like the idea of cranberries in it. Kit
- January 28, 2012 at 7:37 PM
- Diane said...
I just went over to jane's blog and read about her wonderful husband, what a legacy he left!! Thanks for sharing this.
The cornbread! One of my favorite, very fond childhood memories of my grandma (from Kentucky) making cornbread and we would just make a supper of that - cornbread, butter and syrup! Oh, and coffee! I was only 4 but I got to have coffee, too. teehee
- January 28, 2012 at 7:51 PM
- Becky~ said...
Im sad to hear about your friends husband Tammy I can so relate.Sending her all the best,and some prayers as well.
Yummy soup always so fun to see what your cooking next,lol.
Happy Saturday!
- January 28, 2012 at 7:52 PM
- Kate stubenvoll said...
Sad News. But, great looking soup. You have me on the prowl now with your comment. I just added to links to my posting today of articles I found. Not thrilled at all about all this going public. I do have a separate email now for my blog, but FB is all connected into my personal. It's all got to be apart as far as I'm concerned. Not happy at all today with BB, big brother that is.
- January 28, 2012 at 7:57 PM
- Astri said...
My heart goes out to you friend Tammy. I am so sorry.
You are really cooking up some tasty and healthy treats. SO so good!
- January 28, 2012 at 8:22 PM
Many of us who do not know your friend are sending loving thoughts her way.
Your comfort food look won-der-ful!!! Much better than the leftovers we will be having. :)
Have a happy weekend, dear Tammy!
- January 28, 2012 at 9:15 PM
- Linda said...
That's so sad about Jane's husband. ♥
Your photos in this post are great.
I should clean once in a while - daughter always knows that when she sees me cleaning house thoroughly, it must mean we're having company. Truly. I do dust a little, etc., but deep cleaning rarely finds its way onto my list.
I'm longing to get out of the house and do something - anything. Even though the sun is shining it is very cold and windy out there.
Hope the remainder of your weekend is nice.
- January 28, 2012 at 9:59 PM
- Becca said...
Hi Tammy, so sorry to hear about your friend...that must be so hard, losing your husband, especially at such a young age.
Your comfort food looks yummy, and love your crocheted heart!
- January 28, 2012 at 11:47 PM
- Elaine said...
Just poping in to say HI niece...
Pretty red heart..
- January 29, 2012 at 12:15 AM
- Happy@Home said...
Oh gosh, I have not visited Jane's blog before, but I am so sorry for her loss. ALS seems like such a horrible disease and he was so young. My heart goes out to her.
Your soup and cornbread look like just what's needed for a bit of comfort.
- January 29, 2012 at 1:03 AM
- michelle said...
That is sad news about your friends.
There is something about soup that is very comforting. It makes you feel cared for.
- January 29, 2012 at 2:29 AM
- Serena Lewis said...
Such sad news about your friend's husband. I am sending prayers to Jane and her family.
I've never tried cornbread but your soup looks delicious. I made your Spicy Lentil Soup the other day and it was so yummy! I didn't have spinach on hand so used green beans instead. I love spinach so will try that next time.
Have a lovely weekend..still raining here,
Serena xo
- January 29, 2012 at 5:05 AM
- Bolmara said...
Well thanks for your comment on my blog and yes sometimes I crochet while I sleep haha , very nice yours !!! with a lot of delicious meals !!!!mmmhhh , Kisses !!
- January 30, 2012 at 4:53 AM
- A Cottage Muse said...
Hi Tammy...I was so sad to hear that Jane's husband passed away too. Her courage through it all was a big inspiration to me, she too is a hero.
- January 30, 2012 at 2:28 PM
- Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow said...
I am so sorry for your friend's loss.
blessings ~ Tanna
- January 31, 2012 at 6:32 AM


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We have a salmon dinner on a fairly regular basis in our house. One day last year I decided I was tired of the same old recipe and decided to get a little creative, the product is my new favorite BBQ Salmon Marinade. The first time I attempted this BBQ Salmon Marinade my husband thought I had lost my marbles, "You want to put WHAT together?" Hence the reason I usually try to cook when he isn't looking:) It's easier to try new things and yes sometimes even slip in a healthy substitute here and there. Shh don't tell him. This recipe is perfect for a summer BBQ or even just cooking it in the oven.
The first step is cut up some vegetable of your choice. This will usually depend on what is on sale that particular week and I've stocked up on. At minimum I usually always use zucchini but we love zucchini in this family. Above is pictured; zucchini, yellow squash, sweet onion, and orange bell pepper. Set your cut up vegetable aside as we work on the marinade.
BBQ Salmon Marinade Ingredients (Per Fillet):
- Aluminum Foil
- Lemon Juice
- Dried Minced Onion
- 2 Teaspoons BBQ Sauce
- 1-2 Teaspoons Italian Salad Dressing
- Lemon Pepper
- Montreal Steak Seasoning
*If you are cooking this in the oven preheat your oven to 375 degrees. *
Step 1: Tear off a piece of aluminum foil big enough for your fillet and vegetables. Sprinkle lemon juice on the bottom of the foil. Next sprinkle your dried minced onion on the bottom in the same fashion. These ingredients will help season the fillet as well as your vegetables so don't be too shy.
Step 2: Place your fillet in the center of your foil (if you are using frozen salmon make sure to thaw it first). Place 1 teaspoon of your favorite BBQ sauce and use a brush to spread it across the top and sides. Repeat this process with 1 teaspoon of Italian salad dressing.
Step 3: Sprinkle lemon pepper and the Montreal Steak Seasoning on top. You can use the photo above to judge approximately how much I used; not too little, not too much.
Step 4: (Optional) Flip your fillet over and repeat steps 2 and 3. I don't always use the second teaspoon of Italian dressing for the other side. One is usually enough for my taste. Thus for this side I use the BBQ sauce, lemon pepper, and Montreal Steak Seasoning.
Step 5: Place your vegetables on both sides of your fillet. The more you use, the longer your cook time will be. Wrap up your fillet and veggies with your foil. It should look like a foil packet. If you wish, you can let the marinade set for a few hours in the fridge but you don't have to.
Step 6: Throw it on the BBQ for 15- 25 minutes or place it in the oven for 25-35 minutes. Make sure it is cooked all the way through before eating it.
I like to serve this meal with rice. If I'm cooking it on the BBQ I might also throw on some pineapple kabobs. Overall it is a pretty healthy meal and the taste is AMAZING. Like I said, the husband thought I was going crazy when he first saw me assemble this BBQ salmon marinade. That lasted until he took his first bite. It was love at first bite!
There have been times when I went to make this BBQ salmon marinade and didn't have Italian dressing. Thus you can try substituting it with different dressings such as a balsamic vinaigrette or Catalina dressing. The amount is so small that it won't throw off you health points too much:)
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TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran is pressing ahead with research tests on nuclear fusion, a type of atomic reaction which has yet to be developed for commercial power generation, a senior Iranian official said on Monday.
Iran said in the 1990s it was working on nuclear fusion research but this is the first mention in years that the work is continuing and comes at a time of heightened tension over Iran's nuclear program.
Iran has been hauled before the U.N. Security Council for failing to convince the world that its atomic work is not being used to make bombs. Tehran insists it only wants to generate electricity.
"Iran has done various fusion tests for research purposes at its Amirabad research reactor over the last few years," the official told Reuters, referring to the reactor in central Tehran, adding that Iran was continuing to carry out such tests.
"We do fusion tests for research purposes from time to time," he said.
Commercial nuclear reactors rely on nuclear fission, a process that generates energy from splitting atoms.
Fusion tries to generate power by joining nuclei of atoms together, but scientists have yet to develop a commercial way of doing this so that it produces more energy than it consumes.
Each development in Iran's nuclear program is scrutinized by the international community. Iran surprised experts in April by announcing it had enriched uranium for the first time in small quantities to the level used in nuclear power plants.
As long ago as 1996, the then Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said Iran was pressing ahead with research on nuclear fusion.
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ORLANDO, FLA (June 30, 2011) — Nautique had a visit yesterday fromNASCAR driver and current Daytona 500 Champion, Trevor Bayne.
Bayne who is an avid wakeboarder and a fan of Nautique took time to stop by the world class headquarters before heading to Daytona for this weekend's Coke Zero 400 race. During Bayne's visit he took a factory tour, met with employees, and checked out his new Sublime Green Super Air Nautique 230.
"This was my first visit to the Nautique factory and the overall experience was amazing. From the personalized tour to meeting the team and seeing my brand new Super Air Nautique 230, it was a great experience," commented Trevor Bayne. "I can't wait to have my first set behind it!" added Bayne.
"It was very exciting to have rookie NASCAR sensation Trevor Bayne visit the factory and take time to meet with the Nautique team," stated Nautique President/CEO Bill Yeargin. "It was obvious that Trevor is a big Nautique fan and our team enjoyed meeting him," Yeargin added.
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Jason Dion Johnson, 51, on Friday received a 204-month and a 120-month sentence for receipt and possession charges, respectively. The sentences will run concurrently. Johnson will then serve 15 years of supervised release and will have to register as a sex offender.
Johnson was also ordered to pay $70,000 in restitution to four known victims.
According to investigators, Johnson had videos and images of prepubescent girls "being sexually exploited" on his personal computer. Agents also found VHS tapes that appeared to contain hidden camera footage from a changing area for school-age girls.
In 1998, Johnson pleaded guilty to indecent exposure, a charge the Texas Education Agency said should have shown up in a background check. Still, Johnson was hired at Beechnut Academy just two years later, where he worked for 16 years.
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The Old Testament
How to Study Old Testament
The Old Testament (OT) can be grouped into three main themes, namely, the Laws, the Prophets, and Writings (like Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Daniel and Ruth). The OT and the New Testaments (NT) compromise each other. The NT is not meant to replace the OT but to fulfill it. As Jesus said it himself, Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. Paul also pointed out, All Scripture is God-breathed/ (Timothy 3:16). Therefore not only should we not abolish the OT, we must consider its messages carefully for it is the inspired work of God. Also, one should keep in mind not to interpret the teaching of the Bible through one or two verses, but to look at the Bibles view as a whole towards any subject.
The Importance of Old Testament
The message of the NT was scattered all over the OT; without the OT, it would be almost impossible to get the entire picture of Gods salvation plan.
Putting aside individual prophecies like Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22 etc., lets look at the big picture of how the OT is fulfilled as far as the covenants between God and man are concerned:
a) Covenant between Noah and God (Gen 9:8-17)- God made it very clear that the punishment of sin is death, by using the flood to destroy all life. However after the flood, He promised not to let history repeat itself. Does it mean that man would become sinless that God would never need to bring his wrath on mankind again? Since we know that all men are sinful (Roman 5:13), and that we cannot become righteous through our work, God must have a better plan for us; salvation through Christ.
b) Covenant between Abram and God (Gen 17:1-21)- Like Noahs time, Gods laws had not been revealed to the Israelite. But God clearly stated that He wanted us to be blameless (which no one can accomplish). Also, the covenant that God wanted the Israelite to bear physically on their flesh (circumcision) was replaced by the new covenant he put in our mind and writes on our hearts (Hebrews 8:10).
c) Covenant at Sinai (Exodus Deut) God clearly specified His laws, 613 in all. He emphasized the importance of sacrifices, through which was the only way to redeem ourselves. God would not accept any sacrifices falling short of those laws commanded by Him, much like nothing will wash away our sins other than Christs crucifixion on the cross.
d) Davids Covenant (2Sam 7:8-16)- God promised that the throne of Davids kingdom will last forever. Indeed Jesus who came from the family of David will reign eternally.
e) The New Covenant (Jerem 31:31-34)- God declared the New Covenant in the OT, promising to forgive our sins, but how? This was finally fulfilled by Jesus dying for our sins.
From this, one can see the importance of the OT in getting a complete picture of Gods amazing salvation plan. Unfortunately, most Christians nowadays tend to think that the OT is no longer important to us. They read the OT as if it was a storybook, paying little or no attention to the important messages, e.g., the laws. Others interpret the OT in light of the NT, because they came to know God through the message of the NT. However, since the former was written before the latter, one should not be quick to interpret the OT through the knowledge of the NT. The OT was referred to in the four Gospels of the NT repeatedly (as summarized in the following table). From this, one can see the importance of OT in the hearts of the early Apostles and Disciples.
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The entire Bible is our gateway to understanding God, who created us and the universe. Without studying the Bible from cover to cover, its impossible to know this God of love, wrath, grace, jealousy, and might.
Importance of Laws in the Old Testament
It is often possible to measure the importance of the messages God tries to convey to us in the Bible by looking at the length of the chapters involved. The following is a summary of the duration of the period covered by the Five Book of Moses, and the number of chapters used to describe the events.
Table 2- Duration of the period covered in the Five Books of Moses and the chapters involved
From the above table, there are two periods that stand out; they are Ex 19:2 Num 10:10, and Num 22.1 Deut 34:12. The unusual length of the chapters compared to the duration sends a clear-cut message to us, that God wants us to pay attention to the contents of these passages; the Laws.
History and the Laws
Reviewing the passages alluded to above, one finds a repeated message in the Old Testament. The Laws are given after accounts of historical events, showing mans repeated sins against God. God, on the other hand, forgave the Israelites relentlessly. This contradicts most peoples impression that God of the OT as a God of wrath (Lev 10:2, Numbers 11:1, and 1Chron 13:10) and the God of the NT as a God of grace (Acts 15:11, 20:24, Rome 3:24, and 1Cor 15:10) and love. A common misunderstanding among Christians is that the an eye for an eye teaching of the OT was replaced by the turn the other cheek teaching of the NT. One has to realize that the an eye for an eye law was never meant for individuals to seek revenge. It was simply a punishment to be implemented by the judges. Obviously, during Jesus time, most Jews have taken the law into their own hands, which prompted Jesus to teach them to love each other by turning the other cheek. By forgiving the Israelites repeatedly in the OT, God's abounding love and grace were clearly reflected. There is no contraction between the OT and the NT.
We have to understand that God is never changing. His characteristics persisted from before time began, through the OT to the NT and beyond. The grace of the NT God was also overwhelmingly displayed in the OT through his relentless forgiveness of the Israelites, despite their repeated sins against Him. God gave the Laws to the Israelites after accounts of the history to remind them about His grace and love, and urged them to repent and keep the Laws.
Should We Abolish the Old Testament Laws?
Gods wrath is not only confined to the OT. In the NT, Gods wrath was also shown (Roman 1:18 and Acts 5:1-10). God is sending us a clear message about his wrath through the teaching of the OT (and the NT as well). Unfortunately, most Christians nowadays tend to emphasize Gods love and trivialize Gods wrath. They accept God as their Savior (accept His blessings and gift of salvation) but not as their Lord (not willing to serve Him and obey Him). They believe that the OT has been replaced by the NT. They believe that the God of wrath in the OT has been replaced by the God of love in the NT. This is simply not true, for God never changes and Jesus did not come to abolish the Laws, but to fulfill them. In trivializing Gods wrath, Christians are more prompt to committing sins by not following Gods commandments. While it is true that there is no sin too big God to forgive, repeated sins show that the person may not have been saved in the first place.
The Other Extreme
On the other extreme, since the OT is not to be abolished, some Christians tend to justify their sins through the laws or events of the OT. They argue that since God is never changing, what He allowed in the OT should also be granted now. One example is the issue of divorce. Moses allowed Israelites to divorce their wives because their hearts were hardened. Since Moses allowed divorce in the OT they argue that God must approve divorce (Reference 1). Just because God allows things to happen, does not mean that He supports them.
Gods Intention in Giving Us the Laws
If the OT Laws are not to be abolished, but not all of them apply to us, why did God give them to us in the first place? God gave the OT Laws to us for the following reasons.
1) Paul told us that God gave us the Laws so that we know what is sin (Roman 3:20)- like the Ten Commandments (Ex 20, Lev 19, Dt 5), laws on servants (Ex 21), laws on properties (Ex 20:15, Dt 5:19, Ex 21:33-36, 22:1-5, 23:4-5, Lev 19:35-36, Dt 22:1-4, 25:13-15), laws of justice and mercy (Ex 23), on unlawful sexual relations (Lev 18), false accusations (Ex 20:16, Dt 5:20, Ex 23:1-3, Lev 19:16, Dt 19:15-21), punishment for wrongdoing (Dt 25:1-5), marriage (Ex 20:14, Dt: 5:18, Lev 18:6-23, 20:10-21, Dt 22:13-30), and fair trials (Ex 23:6-8, Lev 19:15, Dt 1:17, 10:17-18, 16:18-20, 17:8-13, 19:15-21), social order (Ex 20:12, Dt 5:16, Ex 21:15-17, 22:28, Lev 19:3,32, 20:9, Dt 17:8-13, 21:15-21, 27:16)
2) So that we know what pleases Him- various offerings (Ex 15, Lev 1-7), description of the consecrated matters (the Ark, Tabernacle, Altar, furniture, priests outfits, etc), firstfruits and tithes (Ex 13, Dt 26, Lev 23:9).
3) To separate Jews from their neighbors, so that they would not pick up their sinful nature. Uncleanness in the camp (Dt 23:9), Clean and Unclean Food (Lev 11, Deut 14), circumcision, etc.
4) But the most important of all, God gave the Laws to the Israelites so that they can be blessed (Dt 5:33). These are the laws that protected or benefited the Jews. For example, He taught us not to eat animals torn by wild beasts (Ex 22:31) which may contain germs, not to eat fat and blood (Lev 7:22, Lev 17) which may have bacteria and of high cholesterol content, observe Sabbath Regulations (Ex 23:10, Ex 35, Lev 23:3, Lev 25:3-7) so that the Israelites could rest and land rejuvenated, good medical advices were also given ranging from childbirth to skin diseases (Lev 12-15), etc.
Love the Lord ; Keep His Laws
In studying the above reasons carefully, one realizes that God's intentions in giving us the OT Laws can be distilled down to only one intention. He loves us and wants us to be blessed (Dt 10:12-13). The first three reasons above are for us to know this loving God, our creator. Due to His Holy nature, He cannot tolerate sins therefore it is important for us to know what sin is (reason 1 above). It is also important for us to know what pleases Him (reason 2) and what angers Him (following those who worship idols, reason 3), so that we can build a relationship with him. His meticulous thoughts behind the laws given in 4) show his unfailing love towards the Israelites. The medical world has only recently discovered the important values of these laws, like the harm of eating fat and unclean foods. Without knowing this almighty God, how can we be blessed by Him.
There are 613 laws in the OT, sending a two-fold message to us. It shows how meticulous God was in planning these laws for the Israelites, it also reminds us that with our sinful nature, it's impossible for us to keep all these laws. Therefore, we cannot become righteous our work, but instead by the grace of God (Eph 2:8-9). If so, shall we abandon the commandments altogether? Absolutely not. Our obeying the commandments is an outward expression of our inward conviction in accepting God's gift of salvation. On the other hand, it is possible for one to keep the Laws but not love God. This is not what God desire. He wants us to love Him, as He loves us by sending His only Son to die for our sin on the cross. If keeping the laws is good enough for Him, then the message would have been ended in the OT.
The Bible is a manual given to us so that we can know God, our creator. Without the OT, we would not be able to get a complete picture of this God of love, wrath, grace, jealousy, and might. We would not be able to know what pleases Him and what angers Him and thus build a better relationship with Him. We would also not be able to get a complete picture of His amazing plan of salvation. Although not all the OT laws are applicable to us nowadays, we must understand the spirit behind the laws. Gods meticulous plan in devising the laws for us, wanting us to keep His laws and be blessed. However, due to our sinful nature, no one can keep all the laws. Knowing this, God planned His salvation plan from the very beginning, that we are saved by grace and not by work. This does not mean that we can throw all Gods commandments out of the window. The fruits we bear (keeping the laws) is an outward demonstration of our inward conviction. While it is possible for one to keep His laws and not love God; it is impossible for a true Christian who loves God not want to keep His lawsAbout the author.
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Food and furniture were the order of the day at the exhibitions in the Brompton Design District at this year's London Design Week. Offering a wonderful array of delicious treats and a handful of delectable design products, Brompton didn't fail to cook up a five-star feast for the eyes, which included an amazing mushroom installation at Super Natural complimented by FoodMarketo's freshly brewed coffee themed work. But it wasn't all about treats and eats, there was also more than a handful of green furniture pieces on show that caught our eye, including in the Craft Council's 'Chairs and Tables' exhibition and the '13 Chairs' show at Mint. Jump ahead for a look into one of the coolest collections of work on the West End!
Studio Toogood created a unique space for the design festival titled Super Natural – a space which combined three elements: a fantastic mushroom installation where an in-house expert named Mrs. Tee encouraged visitors to learn and explore; Assemblage 1, the studios latest collection; and best of all, the Bramble pop-up cafe by Arabeschi di Latte where visitors were invited to sample some of the delicious mushrooms as they sat atop bails of hay. Definitely a standout spot, we loved visiting this natural exhibition for its unique and inviting space.
FoodMarketo also had a great pop-up cafe and exhibition going on that featured a number of coffee themed designs. We loved this little piece Coffee to Share by Arabeschi di Latte, a group of Italian designers who seek to improve the way that we interact with and appreciate food.
We also loved Deborah Elsaesser's 'Re:Piled Tables and Chairs' exhibition at the Craft Council. Not only was the collection stunning, but we were giddy over the fact that her entire collection is made from waste material and wood chips. By combining a variety of wood types, the colors that gave way were nothing short of magical, giving each piece a distinct style and aesthetic.
Far from the typical trade show flurry, the smaller West End exhibitions showcased a range of work from both graduates and emerging designers. We were more than impressed by the innovative spirit that permeated the pieces at Mint, which also thoughtfully referenced familiar forms in nature. Bambi, anyone?
Mint also had a number of other peices of work on display, including an eye-catching table made from recycled planks that certainly pulled a look more distinct of industry than the great outdoors.


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I am dedicating this blog post to Auntly H, a diabetes patient blogger in Minnesota (@auntlyh on twitter). Auntly asked me to discuss what the glucose log looks like. The log can be easily shared from the EndoGoddess app to an email address.
Right now, the email log does not include time stamps beyond the date but we are changing that this week so that both date AND time stamps go with the email.
Easily shared glucose data is very important for good health as diabetes patients are often dealing with multiple medical offices for their medical care. Sharing data easily is something that the EndoGoddess app is very proud of as this is a unique yet important feature.


text: Automatic daylight sensors, translucent clerestory windows, and a climate control system are a few of the sustainable features of the new Shakespeare & Company Center in Lenox, Mass. Designed by Great Barrington, Mass.-based Clark & Green, the project involves transforming a major portion of an existing 54,000-sf fieldhouse into a 31,200-sf theater. When completed in April 2008, the facility will include three interconnected zones: a rehearsal area comprised of three studios; a two-story technical development area housing consolidated scene, prop, and costume shops; and a performance venue that includes a flexible studio theater with multiple seating configurations for 155 theatergoers.


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Mary & Jeff Bell library has been a depository for federal documents since 1976, serving both campus users and community users of the 27th Congressional District. We receive approximately 43% of all publications distributed by the Federal Depository Library Program. Historically, most government information was distributed in print or on microform. While there is still a lot of information published in those media, now there is also a great deal available online.
Bell Library is also a depository for the Texas State Publications Depository Program. These documents are published by all state agencies and sent to the depository libraries. All state depository libraries receive the same number of publications. Interested parties may review the library's policies concerning government documents here .
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Pennsylvania Chapter of the Sierra Clubserving Bedford, Blair, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Elk, Huntingdon, Jefferson, Juniata, McKean, and Mifflin counties
|Explore, Enjoy, and Protect the Planet
by Ben Cramer
Pennsylvania has more than a dozen officially designated "Wild Areas" within the State Forest system. These areas are almost always deep within protected forests and have been set aside for the natural development of old growth and sustainable ecosystems, with a minimum of logging and development allowed.
The state recently proposed several new Wild Areas, including the M.K. Goddard site in Sproul State Forest, about ninety minutes from State College. Maurice K. Goddard was an influential secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources during the 1970s. This wild area is a few miles east of the village of Sinnemahoning and straddles the line between Clinton and Cameron counties. This wild area is slightly removed from route 120 and Sinnemahoning Creek and is mostly contained within the uphill portion of the escarpment above the river, extending to the top of the plateau and including some flatlands at the top.
The M.K. Goddard Wild Area is surprisingly remote, especially for its proximity to the major thoroughfare of the "Bucktail Trail" (route 120). The wild area can be seen on the Sproul State Forest public use map; and also on the map for the Donut Hole Trail, the major long-distance hiking trail that passes near the proposed area. Having hiked the entire Donut Hole Trail, I have found its map to be quite inaccurate in many places — an issue that leads to some challenges in exploration.
Starting from Montour Road near the western edge of the wild area, a double-track road leads toward Montour Run. This is an old logging road that is visible on both maps as a "trail." The badly decayed remains of a truck or industrial vehicle are soon encountered, estimated to have been lying undisturbed for fifty to sixty years. The logging road remains parallel to Montour Run but quickly slabs up the hillside above it, allowing a moderately strenuous but convenient way to ascend up the plateau.
The logging road becomes increasingly overgrown, often by jungles of a tall cabbagelike plant with very large leaves. This is an example of an invasive species, Japanese Knotweed, taking advantage of the "edge" habitat created by sunlight unnaturally hitting the logging road. Another highlight was a mostly intact deer skeleton indicating that the animal had decomposed in place — a great sign of the wild nature of the region.
About halfway up the plateau, the logging road peters out, and another "trail" shown on the maps that supposedly continues up a side hollow is impossible to find. This proves that such maps are often simply copied from their predecessors, with little awareness that the old forest "roads" may no longer even exist as these areas revert to their wild origins.
A climb straight up toward the high edge of the plateau leads to a group of rock outcroppings at least 800 feet above Montour Run. The run occupies a surprisingly sharp and closed-in canyon with one very narrow outlet towards the Sinnemahoning. This hollow is surely the gem of the M.K. Goddard.
The next challenge is a bushwhack through the open forest on top of the plateau in a straight line to the northeast, in search of Rock Run Road. The plateau top is mostly middle-growth forest interspersed with pleasant open meadows and occasional jungles of very dense mountain laurel. At the topmost edge of the plateau the landscape leads downhill again, which according to the maps is impossible without encountering the road. A large open area with an impressive sea of ferns conceals large numbers of fallen logs that offer banged shins and skinned knees. Rock Run Road is finally found much further northeast than expected.
Veering off Rock Run Road, heavily overgrown Mill Run Road allows an easy ramble back down to route 120. Several springs pop up right out of this road to form Mill Run. About halfway back down the plateau and within sight of the road, Mill Run offers a remarkable display of small waterfalls at the confluence of a side stream. This is another highlight of the M.K. Goddard.
The new Wild Area designation for this rugged and varied landscape is surely accurate. This region shows evidence of past exploitation of the land, as well as the healing and regeneration that can take place in even a short time when we allow nature to resume its course.
If You Go: To reach the proposed M.K. Goddard Wild Area from State College, take US route 220 north and Interstate 80 west to exit 147 and the village of Snow Shoe. Follow PA route 144 north about 35 miles to the borough of Renovo. Then take PA route 120 west about 20 miles toward the Clinton/Cameron county line. The wild area is most easily accessed from Montour Road, which is the last road to intersect route 120 in Clinton County, just east of the county line. Other Wild Areas near State College include Thickhead Mountain just south of town along the Centre/Huntingdon county line, and White Mountain near Snyder-Middleswarth State Park in western Union and Snyder counties.
Ben Cramer is a freelance writer, outdoor enthusiast, and graduate student living in State College. He is also a local group committee member for Sierra Club.


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Directory structure
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Friday, 24 August 2012
You can call me crazy...
As soon as I saw this pattern I fell in love. I'm a bit of a hippy and major fan of the 60s/70s so it was a no-brainer to make it someday. To top it off, I've had a few yards of this print sitting in my stash (originally bought to make a skirt before I started quilting) and I decided it would make the PERFECT back for Groove.
I loooove the colours in it, so I grabbed my Kona colour card and decided on (from top) Azure, Willow, White, Chartreuse and Black. And my lovely parcel arrived today from the Fat Quarter Shop!
And you know, because I've got nothing else to do, I will be attempting to get it done before the end of the QAL. Yes. I definitely have a few screws loose :o)
Oh, and because I always have to fill my flat rate satchel to the brim, these half yards of Madrona Road text prints somehow jumped in too...
Wish me luck! No, really, I mean it (and Jen, you can stop laughing now!)
xx Jess
13 comments:
- Jennifer said...
hahahaha I saw the title and was like nahhh, she didnt join another one -- hey, i'm rooting for you! can't wait to see what you come up with the colors are amazing!!!
- 24 August 2012 at 14:38
- Charlotte said...
that's going to be FAB! And I am more than a little envious of the madrona road - it's so gorgeous!
- 24 August 2012 at 16:58
- Captain StitchyPants said...
I love that backing fabric! Very fab and groovy indeed :)
- 24 August 2012 at 18:57
- Jessica said...
I have been so tempted to join that one too! I have so much on though....I wish I could have some more hours in the day!
- 24 August 2012 at 19:23
- Fiona @findingfifth said...
It's great to see that one piece of fabric can be so inspiring - so I am intrigued as to what you will make with it.
- 24 August 2012 at 19:34
- Fiona @findingfifth said...
Ooo I forgot to invite you to link this post to my Sunday Stash linky post either this week or coming up this Sunday. I noticed that you had some great fabrics on the de-stash page that I totally missed out on.
- 24 August 2012 at 19:36
- Kirsten said...
I love your groovy fabric and the colours you are going to use are gorgeous!
- 24 August 2012 at 19:43
- Carla said...
Your fabrics are awesome. Have fun quilting along.
- 25 August 2012 at 00:54
- Cherie said...
A gorgeous selection of fabrics! I hope you manage to get it done. Hahaha somehow slipped into the package =D
- 25 August 2012 at 06:58
- Katy Cameron said...
Hey crazy *waves* ;o)
- 25 August 2012 at 08:46
- Rosa said...
Happy sewing.Those are just beautiful!!
Green is my fav color.
- 25 August 2012 at 22:12
- Lucy @ Charm About You said...
That is going to be very groovy!! Love the backing and the perfectly matched solids :)
- 27 August 2012 at 02:45
- Pile O Fabric said...
I love the backing you chose, it is perfect for this quilt. I can't wait to see!
- 27 August 2012 at 14:44


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Paul Goodey
01/01/15What is it that appeals to you about writing for rarescale?
I adore the sound world of rarescale: by and large, all 'tenor' in range with a fusion of exquisite timbres in the acoustic instruments, often combined with the magic of electronics
What is your musical aesthetic?
Experimental, yet sensuous
Who are your main influences?
Amongst others, Edwin Roxburgh and Ligeti; although the sound world is definitely influenced by the aesthetic of the impressionists and post impressionists, particularly Szymanowski
Tell us about the background of your pieces – how did they come to be written and what are they all about?
The trio (Las seis cuerdas):
The origin was actually a 'bad situation made good'. For the first time in the group's history, the clarinettist was unavailable for one of the concerts, so the whole programme would have been a combination of duos for flute/guitar, flute/cor anglais and solos. Having promised Carla that I would write a piece for her, I grasped the opportunity to write a substantial trio for the three players available: alto flute, cor anglais and guitar. I have for decades adored the poetry of Lorca, so took as my starting point his poem of the same name. There is no programme as such, but the more rhythmical outer sections frame a more extended mysterious core which I hope is a fitting musical response to the images in Lorca's poem.
The solo (Blue Moon):
This is a study taken from a series of etudes I have been working on for some years, each of which explores a single 'contemporary' technique e.g. quarter tones, vocal sounds, double trills and so on. This etude focusses mostly on multiphonics but, as these are the most complex sounds a wind instrument can produce, I chose to begin with the most simple – sounds which can be produced with no reed, using only air with and without articulations. Multiphonics have, rightly or wrongly, become associated with complex sound worlds so I chose to do something rather different in this piece – to create an almost funky, and definitely comic, spin on what the audience might expect.
What are your plans for the future?
Recent compositions which have yet to be premiered include my six-movement trio for Tempest, Crown Point; and my four-movement Piano Sonata written for Yasmin Rowe. My Song Cycle for Soprano and chamber ensemble will be premiered by Lynne Dawson and rarescale in May at the RNCM. I am currently orchestrating my Duo Concertante (originally for oboe and piano) to form a Double Concerto for oboe, marimba and chamber orchestra. It is planned to premiere this in Xi'An, China, in October 2015.
What have been your career highlights so far?
As a performer:
Playing the oboe solo in Lutoslawski's Double Concerto in the presence of the composer
Soloist in Roxburgh's Elegy for Ur in presence of the composer
Working with rarescale (performing with like-minded musicians who are a joy to be with is a privilege!)
As a composer:
The premiere of my Flute Concerto given by Karin de Fleyt (Stockhausen Estate)
What made you become a composer?
My 'career' as a composer is unusual. After graduating, I focussed exclusively on performance and education for 15 years. There was simply not enough time for me to do more especially as for much of this time, I was engaged in research and my performing activities included both oboe and piano. But – and I know this may sound rather precious - ideas were fermenting, and I was often exploring musical structures in my mind. When I restarted composing, I was actually quite surprised about how much material was already formed, and the ease with which I was able to organise the material. I am also in a very privileged position in that I do not need to compose for a living, so only write what truly inspires me – whether it is an idea I have and wish to explore, or it is for a person I wish to create for.
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(Taken from The National Curriculum in England 2014)
A high-quality art and design education should engage,inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them witht he knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As pupils develop they should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They should also know how art and design reflect and shape our history and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.
The Curriculum aims to ensure that all pupils:
-produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences.
-become proficient i drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design.
-evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design.
-know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms.
By the end of each key stage, pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the matters, skills and processes specified in the relevant programmes of study.
Subject Content.
Key Stage 1.
Pupils should be taught:
-to use a range of materials creatively to design and make products.
-to use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination.
-to develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture,line,shape,form and space.
-about the work of a range of artists, craft makers and designers, describing the differences and similarities between different practices and disciplines, and making links to their own work.
Key Stage 2.
Pupils should be taught to develop the above techniques plus:
to creat sketchbooks to record their observations and use them to review and revisit ideas.
-improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing,painting,sculpture with a range of materials (pencil,charcoal,paint,clay)
-learn about great artists,architects and designers in history.


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What does our future hold?
This is from a Beth Moore Bible study.
"Imagine standing on a battlefield all alone facing an angry army of 1,000 men, each breathing torturous threats. Suddenly you feel the earth pound beneath your feet like the hoofbeats of 10,000 horsemen. Your heart nearly melts with fear as you prepare yourself for the ever-mounting foe. Then you realize it wasn't 10,000 horsemen after all. It was one. Your gaze lifts higher and higher as you try to focus on His face with the sun in your eyes. He looks 100 feet tall atop His stallion and His very presence emanates authority. He is stunningly beautiful. Staggeringly powerful. His horse gallops onto the battlefield, kicking up the earth. The rider firmly pulls the reins and brings His horse to a halt right beside you. The horseman then looks down at you and says, "Proceed into battle, mighty warrior. I am on your side."
Do you feel His strength? When we call on his name, God promises believers power and victory in the terrifying battles of the spiritual realm. He promised we'd be more than conquerors! Do not be afraid of this election and the leaders of this world. Our God is King and more powerful than any leader of this country.
Thank you to my friend Kim from The Byrd's Nest. Love you.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
What does our future hold?
Posted by Kristy at 5:28 AM
7 comments:
- Debz said...
Wow that is powerful stuff right there.
Beth Moore is my hero, I love her spunk. My mentor just seen her last month on tour. She was pretty fired up when she came home!
- November 5, 2008 at 10:28:00 AM CST
- insanemommy said...
Everything is going to be ok. I am wrapping my arms around "change" and looking forward to a brighter future. Loving you...
- November 5, 2008 at 3:05:00 PM CST
- OH MY #6 said...
Change is good my friend. without it where would we be!
Have a good day!
- November 6, 2008 at 2:18:00 PM CST
- Anonymous said...
MOM!!! why would you put that post on there about me and you know who! what if she gets on here.
- November 7, 2008 at 4:43:00 PM CST
- Lynn said...
LOVE, Beth Moore, her speaking ability is so charismatic but her faith is powerful... I did "Believing God" and "Daniel" bible studies last year.
- November 8, 2008 at 7:46:00 PM CST
- Our Journey to Jadyn Nicole said...
Hello Kris,
Change is good even if it's not what we wanted or expected. I loved the pictures of your daughter and her friends. They are all such beautiful girls. Keep your chin up...God has a way of working everything out. I promise.
Love, Vicki
- November 9, 2008 at 3:28:00 PM CST
- Anonymous said...
It's all about you! Really, get a life!
- January 1, 2009 at 9:00:00 PM CST


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Christians and the Law
Is it really that important for Christians to follow and obey the law? Have you ever stopped to consider this question and figure out exactly what your answer would be?
I have now been working for Christian organizations ten years and I am sorry to say that in just that short period of time I have run across a number of Christian people who think it is okay to disobey the law! Isn't that amazing? I have known of people who knowingly and deliberately undertook construction projects without obtaining a building permit when they knew such was required by law. There was also an individual who once went to great pains to have some equipment installed that clearly violated building codes. This individual was a Christian man working for a Christian non-profit ministry!
Romans 13:1-3: "Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same" (NKJV).
What about the issue of taxes? Are we as Christians supposed to do our best to avoid paying our share of taxes? The devil will deceive us and try to convince us that we are "being good stewards," but this is not scriptural. In fact, Paul goes on to say in Romans 13:5-7, "Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience' sake. For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God's ministers attending continually to this very thing. Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to who honor" (NKJV).
"Mable" once worked for me. She was on government-funded disability and was limited as to how much income she could earn each month. The interesting thing was that her "disability" did not actually limit her ability to work. Because of this, she was able to work for our organization. When it came time to collect from her the necessary information for payroll purposes, she wanted to submit her daughter's social-security number so we could make all paychecks out to the daughter. She did not want any of those earnings being reported to the Internal Revenue Service! Can you believe that? That this kind of thing would be happening at a Christian organization? Of course, I told her that I could not go along with such dishonesty and the lady consequently left her job with our ministry.
Another incident was with a money manager who did his best to manage the funds and save as much money as possible. This, in and of itself, is commendable. But here is the twist; in one particular situation, he was faced with a potential tax liability because of a late disbursement of some funds. He didn't realize until it was too late that this was the case. To solve this problem, he backdated some checks so that the accounting records and the checkbook gave the appearance that these checks were written before the deadline. Thus, he avoided any tax liability. Can you imagine that a Christian in a Christian ministry would condone such an activity?
I believe these principles and passages from God's Word need to be revisited and an understanding sought after. If we have turned a deaf ear to the law, if we are ignoring the law, according to Solomon, our prayers are an abomination to God. Could this be why it sometimes feels like God isn't hearing our prayers? Could this be why it sometimes seems like God's work and ministries struggle so for funding? We know God is not limited in His resources, but could it be that God is limiting how much of His resources are made available to some organizations because those organizations and some of the people involved with them have turned a deaf ear to the law? Perhaps the work of those organizations has now become an abomination in the sight of the Almighty God.
Sometimes individuals and organizations live in constant fear of an audit by the Internal Revenue Service or an inspection by the fire marshal or building codes inspector. Why would this be? If an organization is conducting all of its affairs according to the law and according to Biblical principles, what have they to be afraid of? If God is on our side, we will be more than conquerors. Hear what the Apostle Paul said in Romans 13:3b-4, "Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. For he is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil" (NKJV).
My passion and cry for God's people and for Christian ministries is that we would turn our ear back to the law – that we would seek to conduct all of our business and financial affairs according to God's Word and principles. If we are doing our best in this area, I believe we can count on God's faithful provision and the fact that He will supply all our needs. Financial advisor Larry Burkett says, "The way you handle money is the clearest outside indicator of what's going on in your life spiritually."¹ I believe this to be true, not only for individuals but also for Christian organizations. Proverbs 29:18b says, "But happy is he who keeps the law" (NKJV). I believe this to be true, and I believe God will hear our prayers if we are doing our best to follow and abide by the law.
For additional reference: Romans 13:1-7 (NLT) "Obey the government, for God is the one who put it there. All governments have been placed in power by God. 2 So those who refuse to obey the laws of the land are refusing to obey God, and punishment will follow. 3 For the authorities do not frighten people who are doing right, but they frighten those who do wrong. So do what they say, and you will get along well. 4 The authorities are sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for you will be punished. The authorities are established by God for that very purpose, to punish those who do wrong. 5 So you must obey the government for two reasons: to keep from being punished and to keep a clear conscience. 6 Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid so they can keep on doing the work God intended them to do. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and import duties, and give respect and honor to all to whom it is due."
¹THE COMPLETE FINANCIAL GUIDE FOR YOUNG COUPLES (c) 1989, 1993 Victor Books/SP Publications. Used by permission. All rights reserved.


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// Complicit //
Minneapolis duo Complicit recently came to our attention via a remix for Northwest duo Cyanwave. We are consistently impressed these days with the techno coming out of the western half of the US and hope to continue featuring that as part of our lengthy investigations in 2013. The husband and wife duo of Travis and Tanya Norman's official motto is 'keeping techno sexy', they've been doing that since 2009 and really seem to be hitting their stride this year. We were pleased when Tanya responded to our request for a mix and subsequently delivered a subtle and artful mix, just the way we like it…. – Sean-Michael Yoder
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New Team Member Profile: Jason King
We're excited to welcome Jason to the team this year. Here's an introduction with a little bit about him.
Name: Jason King
Racing Age: 31
Hometown: Napa, CA
Current town: Santa Rosa, CA
Years Riding: ~12
Racing discipline: XC Mountain
What bikes do you ride? Felt Edict Nine 1
How long have you been with Team Lost Coast Brewery? 1st year
What got you into this bike-riding thing? I used to run competitively in High School and Junior College, riding some to cross train and if injured. I just enjoyed the speed, how far I could go, how much I could see, along with the tactics and skills to learn and always strive to improve on
What are you passionate about personally? Sharing my passions, experiences, and knowledge with others through teaching and coaching
What do you really enjoy? Bikes, beer, and braaaap!
What can't you stop talking about? eating healthy, getting stronger/more fit, and being a beer snob.
Any cycling or life achievements you are particularly proud of? In cycling I have won and been on the podium at a bunch of races over the years; I graduated college and got a teaching credential with honors and scholarships in the Academic realm. But honestly coaching others to success and/or mentoring others to improve and succeed has given me a lot of pride and joy.
What would be impossible for you to give up? My health
How do you want to be remembered? Being an active, dedicated, passionate, and helpful person to others.


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