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L. Neil Smith's
Number 194, October 14, 2002
Send Letters to email@example.com
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To: John Taylor, Editor, TLE - for publication
RE: Letters from the following persons regarding myself and my website published in TLE at [LTE]
John Lopez [email@example.com]
It seems clear that all of the letter-writers have a lot of trouble with the truth.
* Lopez implies that I commit crimes (or something close to it) with email
* Benner and Engbers claim that I use insults, but their claim rests on their inability to tell the difference between insults (substanceless name-calling) and criticism (substantive accusations)
* Phillips tells a whole pile of falsehoods, and then gives a set of quotes which supposedly support his statements, but in fact do not do so
* Hailey can't get past making insults
All this, however, pales in comparison to the fact that none of the letter-writers dare to deal with the truth, and in fact dance around it like Dracula drying to avoid a clove of garlic. What I mean is that not ONE of the letter-writers -- or for that matter, editor Taylor -- has ever actually tackled any of the arguments I have presented on my webpage,
[I'm inclined to disagree, but I'll leave that to the readers to decide - ed.]
altho most have delivered bushels of insults about the same page. Even Lopez could not muster a single argument against my response to an essay of his posted on Strike the Root.
To put it bluntly, the letter-writers are a bunch of cowardly intellectual lightweights (not an insult, just a fact) who are afraid to deal with ideas that might get themselves called 'racist', 'antisemite' or any of the other customary terms that the liberals use to shut people up who want to have a serious discussion of race. But prove me wrong, guys. Here is an invitation to actually deal with one or more of the many arguments that I present. Write me any time at firstname.lastname@example.com
I will not, of course, be so foolish as to hold my breath waiting for your response.
John Bryant [email@example.com]
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I actually sent my letter that appears in the 10/06/2002 edition of TLE to John (dare I say) 'Birdman' Bryant.
What returned was informative.
You see, if I call Birdman a 'shit-eating, ass-kisser' I'm guilty of spewing insults and taking sanctuary in the last refuge of the out-argued.
On the other hand, if Birdman calls me a 'Foreskin-sucking Mick who prefers being butt-fucked by the illiterate, ignorant, mentally-defective Darkies of the World', he's just showing his fine skills at sarcasm.
There's a whole world of difference between intellectually brilliant sarcasm and idiotic insults, you see. And, if I had but the merest scrap of intelligence and education I would realize that fact. Or so I was told by the great John 'Birdman' Bryant.
Having examined the two definitions, I have found the difference. If Birdman says it, it's brilliant sarcastic wit. If anyone else says it about Birdman, it's a despicable and unethical insult.
OK, John 'Birdshit-for-Brains' Bryant, I understand. I have put a filter on to exclude your kind of filth from my system. C'YA!
P.S. The two example insults were not the specific insults and 'dramatic, sarcastic wit' traded between myself and Birdman. I just used them as generic examples of what kinds of phrases we might have exchanged. However, the insult embedded in his nickname in my last paragraph is just that, an insult. I'm making sure everybody understands so that there is no confusion of terminology.
Derek Benner [email@example.com]
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Editor & John 'Birdman' Bryant:
John 'Birdman' Bryant's response to my letter to the editor in the last issue of TLE includes these allegations:
I fail to see how John 'Birdman' Bryant's statement (about L. Neil Smith use of his middle name) "thereby overcoming the ordinariness of the name 'Smith'" can be considered "criticism (substantive accusations)" - what is the accusation? That 'Smith' is an 'ordinary name'? How can that be construed as "criticism"? Certainly "the Foreskinners" can be considered an insult, as it is "namecalling", unless John 'Birdman' Bryant sees "substance" in making a reference to infant medical procedures.
I don't see how John 'Birdman' Bryant can claim it to be a "fact" that I am "cowardly" - unless he has some proof that I lack courage this just seems like another insult.
Followed by:
Well, I for one am not afraid to "have a serious discussion of race", so here goes:
'Race' is irrelevant. (For some reason, John 'Birdman' Bryant seems to think that followers of the religion known as Judaism are also somehow a specific 'race', blithely ignoring the fact that Jews and Moslems are genetically identical - so I am forced to conclude that when John 'Birdman' Bryant writes 'race' he really means 'religion')
Lest I be accused of being afraid to have a serious discussion of religion, here goes: 'Religion' is irrelevant. Libertarianism is not concerned with 'race' or religion or sexual orientation or music preferences - it is only concered with the non-initiation of force or fraud. Libertarians only care that the Non-Agression Principle is followed; all other issues are a matter of personal choice.
Libertarians cannot "have a serious discussion of race" because 'race' has nothing to do with the Non-Agression Principle!
To which my reply is simply that I can't take seriously anyone who must resort to insults and inuendo, not to mention that I doubt whether anyone who feels that 'race' is relevant to libertarianism can really be a libertarian (a conservative prehaps?).
If John 'Birdman' Bryant can ever present a coherent arguemnt about the Non-Agression Principle without resorting to insults, inuendo, or reference to 'race' or religion, then I might bother responding to his arguments.
David Engbers [firstname.lastname@example.com]
Carrying a gun also doesn't prevent being struck by the Tesla Death Ray. And carrying an umbrella won't keep you from being struck by lightning -- but it will prevent you from drowning when you stare at the sky with your mouth open. Precisely what the fuck is your point?
Jonathan Taylor [email@example.com]
Again, Libertarian News is bragging about one of "our own"; and hoping its readers will reward them with more donations.
Again, the striving freedom fighters of the LNC have got it absolutely ass-backwards...and one needs to wonder:
Is there on the current LNC one decent person among those so-called Libertarians? On the LNC is there a real honest person who can stand-up and stop his/her thieving committee members from continuing to publish crap like LP News and spitting out more lies like that last fundraising letter sent by their esteemed Chairman?
This time, in their attempt to get bucks from unsuspecting Libertarians, they are touting the accomplishment of some lame Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate from New Jersey who tried to keep the Democrats from filling the Toricelli ballot slot for November by boldly going where Libertarians tend to go these days when they can't get any voters to pay them any attention---to court. [www.lp.org/lpnews/0211/macron.html]
The same unknown who wasn't mentioned in ANY national news coverage prior to this event, though both her Republicrat opponents have been all over the news because of the Toricelli abdication.
I mean the same Libertarian candidate who even now gets mention only in the rag, L.P. News, the rag the motto of which should be: We Tout Losers And Send Us Some More Money.
The Libertarian Party, by rights, does not own and should not control one damn ballot slot anywhere; nor should any political party. The Libertarian Party does not pay for the ballot, nor does any party...that's a taxpayer function. And when in hell did anyone change the Party platform to say that the Party controls the ballot? When did Libertarians start to stand for stealing from the taxpayers?
That some state laws long have been rigged to keep people off the ballot is a wrong; two wrongs don't make a right (unless you are the typical Libertarian candidate). Someone might have so informed Ms. Macron. In fact, I doubt she could have lived to adulthood without hearing that two wrongs don't make a right. How come it is typically Libertarian to "campaign" on the principle that wrong becomes right when L.P. News says it is?
In this party, some of us used to know that we support the right of all Americans to hold and to exercise their electoral franchise; we didn't have to be told that it was wrong to interfere with a free and open ballot. And alot of Libertarians worked their butts off to put the L.P. on the ballot across the country, and we never advocated or assisted in keeping non-Libertarians off the ballot.
In 2000, Carla "Give My Boyfriend Some More Money Because He Won't Get An Honest Job" Howell, stole from the taxpayers of Massachusetts to try and keep her Republican opponent off the ballot. Right now, Illinois Libertarians are reveling in their stupid scheme to try and score some money with a lawsuit against Republicans (that Republican money comes from real people who have contributed to the Republican Party, ignoring the L.P. as a suitable recipient, perhaps, because it is so lame).
Now we have Ms. Macron, the aforementioned lame New Jersey L.P. candidate, who doesn't tell us who told her that she has any right to determine who, otherwise constitutionally and morally qualified, should be on the ballot. But someone told her, because Ms. Macron seems like the typical Libertarian candidate, which means she is unable to think for herself.
Or, like so many of her fellow Libertarian candidates around the country, Ms. Macron doesn't seem to hold a shred of principle, not where personal gain for Ms. Macron and her holy L.P. is threatened.
Or, maybe Ms. Macron is a good and decent human being who has been slandered by the association with L.P. News.
It's possible, but I doubt it; and I only doubt it because Ms. Macron has not taken action to expose the hypocrisy of the publishers of L.P. News (and those publishers are the individual LNC members, who need to be exposed, each of them, individually and as a collective) for mentioning her in this way. So I presume that she had a part in putting out this latest news story, something she probably did in conjunction with one of the hired thieves in the Watergate.
Lie down with dogshit, Ms. Macron, sacrifice principle, and you get up soiled; me, I just don't vote for you and your kind, a position I take in company with virtually everyone else on the planet.
And if you are a decent human being, if your current associations are just part of a horrible misjudgement on your part, hell, don't worry about it, because we all make mistakes. Just try picking your associates more closely; being cited as a good person by the publishers of L.P. News is not a good thing; it just makes decent people think you are no good.
Fortunately, these typical Libertarian candidate simpletons do about as effective a job at keeping candidates off the ballot as they do anything else related to campaigns.
Because of Ms. Macron's misstep, no great harm will come to others, outside those who are still on the donor lists of the L.P. Most voters will continue to ignore the L.P., and with the sorry state of the typical Libertarian candidate, who can blame them?
Typical Libertarian candidates are no threat to anyone because they are so resolutely inept. And, Mr. Toricelli's dead uncle's long dead dog could get more votes than Ms. Macron. And again, Ms. Macron, that's not necessarily a slight on you, just a notice of how you and yours are perceived by decent people who don't read L.P. News and who do vote---and that's almost everyone in the world.
The L.P. used to stand for something. Go to hell you typically amoral L.P. candidates, and take those other unprincipled people with you---I hear Harry Browne might be hiring and you appear to meet his qualifications.
You haven't got a clue as to what it once meant to be Libertarian.
John Slevin [firstname.lastname@example.com]
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Posts: 1973From: Essex, UKRegistered: Jul 2001
Damaged in the February 1978 fire
Posts: 3115From: San DiegoRegistered: Feb 2002
That little pen has had an adventurous life!
Was any other space hardware damaged in the fire?
Posts: 839From: Los Angeles CA. USARegistered: Jan 2005
Yes, that was before the center was built. I believe that MSC was in downtown Houston in those days.
I remember standing next to it and my boyish mind slipped through the history, and wondered about landing on the Moon with it - when the hills and craters were shaped by Chesley Bonestell and Freeman, and you wore a modified Mercury suit!
Posts: 363From: San Antonio TX, USARegistered: Apr 2004
Perhaps the biggest item that was destroyed, was what I believe was the only complete replica of the Spirit of St Louis, the airplane Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927. It was built by many of the same men who built the original plane at Ryan Aeronautics.
After the fire, donations came in, and they were able to build another replica.
Posts: 1148From: Staten Island, NYRegistered: Jun 2007
Francis, if you could find a photo I would appreciate it.
quote:Originally posted by Lou Chinal:Francis, if you could find a photo I would appreciate it.
We have also included photos of the LM mockup as part of a street parade, and a visit by the Apollo 17 crew.
There are other photos in the archive of other space items but they all appear to be either smaller models of various space items (satellites, etc.) or paintings of notable space figures.
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And another paper zinester drops the dead tree format.
In the case of Dale Speirs and his zine, Opuntia, it was the jump with postage rates, in his case Canada. I was surprised when his final print edition appeared in my snail mail box with its announcement that future issues would only be available through www.eFanzines.com .
Opuntia has always been an interesting read, a mix of SF book reviews, short examinations of scientific articles, personal stories, whatever interests Dale. Unlike me Dale would always create a packed edition each month, 16 pages of material.
I understand why Dale has decided to abandon paper for photons, especially with the drastic increase with Canadian postage. With my very short list of paperzine traders - no subscribers - my expenses with postage and printing aren't that onerous. Also, there's not that many pages with each edition.
Some papernetters are loathe to abandon snail mail distribution: they hate the web. And while I'm not a complete fan of digital media, it's obvious where the trend is going in seeking out readers.
One paperzine reviewer, DJ Frederick, at his blog urged Dale to return to meatspace:
"It's a sad day in zinedom. This is Dale's last paper issue of Opuntia... Dale – don't do it! Stay with us out here on the postal plains & fight the good fight."
OK, you might be thinking: Why is DJ upset when he's reviewing zines online? Well, he does share his reviews with his paperzine and he has another good reason:
"I REFUSE to take my zines online where they are at the whim of isp providers and easy digital manipulation or deletion."
Me, I'm not that worried about those potential problems. I'm more concerned with another possible development: Greedy corporations start squeezing the net for all its worth, including access. Remember when a cable TV subscription was only $15 per month? Now they want you buy a bundle with phone and internet services for like $100 a month. Me, I make do at home with basic DSL for the net, the lowest price and slowest speed but doable. As for TV: OTA (off the air) is more than enough for me.
For now I'll keep collecting blog posts and formatting them into a paperzine format. Unless it costs too much or there's no one left on the postal plains. Just tumbleweed drifting through in the lonely wind.


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Cool-Space CS5-36-1D Portable Evaporative Cooler
- Fully enclosed 1/2 HP motor
- Portable evaporative cooler
- Single speed design
- Reviews
- Description
- Specifications
- Benefits
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Cool-Space CS5-36-1D Portable Evaporative Cooler
The Cool-Space CS5-36-1D portable evaporative cooler is highly efficient. It has the ability to give off great temperature drops in high humid climates while using very little electricity. Enjoy the features this evaporative cooler offers
- Fan
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- Humidifier
No Installation Required
Enjoy a cooler environment right out of the box. The Cool-Space CS5-36-1D portable evaporative cooler only needs a water source and a 115 volt outlet for operation.
Environmentally Friendly
Feel cooler and keep your energy bill down at the same time. The CS5-36-1D portable evaporative cooler doesn't use hazardous Freon like other commercial air cooling systems.
Special Features Include
- Large water reservoir for up to 8 hrs of use on 1 tank
- Superior cooling media for an ideal drop in temperature
- Quiet operation
- Adds moisture to dry, arid environments
Powerful Cooling
This portable evaporative cooler provides mist free, discharged air that lowers an area's temperature up to 28° F. This unit draws hot, dry air through the thick wet cooling media so that as the water evaporates into the passing air, it displaces the heat and increases humidity levels.
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The CS5-36-1D includes a water-tight electrical enclosure, stainless steel brackets and a special safety screen over the fan. Thick rotonoid housing is durable, offers noise reduction, and less vibration.
- Model: CS5-36-1D
- Product Type: Portable Evaporative Cooler
- Product Dimensions: L: 31.50" x W: 62.00" x H: 69.00"
- Product Weight: 310.00 lbs.
- Product Color: Gray
- Application: Provides cooling for large areas such as workspaces, event tents, and warehouses
- Warranty: 2-year manufacturer's warranty
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- Features a large water reservoir that enables up to 8 hours of operation without a water supply
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- If the water reservoir goes dry, the low water shutoff is used to protect the pump
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- The cooling media is edge coated, for more durability, longer life and more efficient airflow
- To decrease the amount of maintenance needed on the water distribution bar, it includes an inline water filter


text: Spanish The Spanish major consists of 33 hours of upper-level Spanish courses taught by qualified instructors, many of whom are native speakers. All upper-level classes are conducted in Spanish and include regular discussion and integrative study. Upon mastering conversation, reading, and composition, students go on to be immersed in the study of Hispanic literature – all the while continuing to improve their communication skills. Courses such as Hispanic Linguistics and Spanish for Professionals round out the offerings. Also vital to a full understanding of Spanish language and culture is immersion within a Spanish-speaking region. Students at Roberts Wesleyan College have the option to choose the direction of their program and may study abroad in Spain or Latin America. Students are in fact strongly encouraged to incorporate a study-abroad experience into their program. CONTACT INFO Hastings Center for Academics (585) 594-6327 firstname.lastname@example.com


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"Let your life be the counter friction to stop the machine," H.D. Thoreau
In his book Canoeing in the Wilderness, Henry David Thoreau, the nineteenth-century philosopher and avid canoe-angler, waxed about the joys of fishing from his canoe and cooking his catch over a campfire. "Wherever there is a channel for water," he reflected, "there is a road for the canoe." So what if his campfire once got away from him and burned 100 acres of pristine New England woodlands. The fire is not the point. It's the canoeing, the camping and the fishing that mattered most.
I agree. Over the years, I've accumulated a modest fleet of human-powered watercraft from which I pursue the piscine. The space under my deck is crammed with paddlecraft. I have a couple of sit-inside kayaks, a Hobie sit-on-top, a tandem pedal boat, standup paddleboard; I even have a rowboat and a couple of inflatable kayaks. But the boat that gets the bulk of the action is a 17-foot, Old Town canoe.
That canoe is my go-to rig for island camping with fishing rods. My son and three step-children each learned to cast from the old canoe. Whenever a friend shows up who wants to get out on the water, it's more sociable to take the canoe. The fishing is easier, too, if that friend is willing to paddle while I cast, or vice versa.
Don't get me wrong. I love my kayaks. They're faster. They slice through rough water and wind better. My Hobie is more stable and doesn't need bailing if it starts to rain. Fishing solo is easier in a kayak, too.
But my favorite way to fish is in the canoe. The open cockpit has room for a boat-load of stuff. I can easily pack a week's worth of clothing, food, a tent, several rods, extra sunglasses, a good book and every lure that I own. When I fish with my father, he insists on taking a his cold-war-era tackle box full of vintage lures. I insist on taking the canoe.
I bring cushions to keep me comfortable. I can sit and paddle or kneel when I need more stability. Best of all, when the fishing is slow, I put my feet up and catch some rays.
My rod rests easily, too, without high tech rod holders. I simply lean the rod against the bow or stern. I find canoes more casting-friendly than kayaks because the seat is higher off the water.
Moving the canoe is easy. Just flip it over, lift the thwart onto your shoulders and walk to the put in. This makes it easy to reach hidden fishing holes or hop from one lake to another.
Taking a photo of the trophy catch is simple. Your fishing buddy doesn't have to stop fishing to paddle over and capture your triumph. Instead, the photographer is as close as the other end of the canoe. Unless your fishing buddy is a dog. My dog, Percy, loves to go fishing with me in my canoe. He can lie down or run around without disturbing the peace.
Most important, canoe-fishing is about the experience. Time disappears on the water, conversation is good and the stresses of everyday life melt away. As Thoreau once said, "Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not the fish they are after."


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When my mom and I were shopping Black Friday weekend, we picked up three evergreen wreaths from Michaels for $3 a piece. What a deal! I bought them to hang in my kitchen windows with a pretty ribbon, but once they were up I felt they lacked a little something. They needed a little more pizzazz. Pom-pom pizzazz, that is! Please tell me I'm not the only one that thinks they made this wreath instantly sweet. ;)
If you need a little more pom-pom pizazz in your holiday decor and have a whole five minutes to spare, you can make this wreath!
The pom-poms are like colorful little ornaments in the wreath. I used a mix of sizes and colors of pom-poms from this 1 lb. bag of pom-poms from Oriental Trading (a must-have craft supply!).
Supplies for 5 Minute Pom-Pom Wreath
- Inexpensive evergreen wreath (similar to shown)
- Multi-colored pom-poms
- Hot glue (optional)
How to Make 5 Minute Pom-Pom Wreath
2. The branches hold the pom-poms on their own, but you can add a dab of hot glue for a more permanent hold if you want. I like the option of taking them out at the end of the season and decorating the wreaths differently next year if I want.
The set of three pom-pom wreaths look so cheerful hung in my kitchen windows!
If you look closely at the photo above I'm also giving you a sneak peek of a pom-pom Christmas card display I made! Head back to the blog tomorrow for all the details, and don't miss my other Christmas wreaths I've made this year:


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Political Analysts James Carville and Mary Matalin to Deliver Public Policy Lecture at MCLA
NORTH ADAMS, MA - James Carville and Mary Matalin will share their political opinions and affiliations as they analyze hot-button political issues from both sides of the political aisle when Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) presents a Public Policy Lecture, "All's Fair: Love, War and Politics," on Monday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in the MCLA Church Street Center.
Carville, a liberal, was President Bill Clinton's campaign manager and is the former co-host of CNN's "Crossfire." Matalin, a conservative, served as counselor to Vice President Dick Cheney and assistant to President George W. Bush. She was the first White House official to hold that double title.
The married couple are the authors of the national best seller, "All's Fair: Love, War and Running for President," which was named one of the top five best books on public relations by the Wall Street Journal.
Made possible through the generosity of the Ruth Proud Charitable Trust, the event is free and open to the public.
"James Carville and Mary Matalin have maintained their strong and opposing political opinions for more than three decades while serving as key players on the national political scene," said John DeRosa, administrator of the Ruth Proud Charitable Trust. "I encourage the public to attend this stimulating and provocative look inside today's politics."
A well-known American political consultant, Carville's winning streak began in 1986, when he managed the gubernatorial victory of Robert Casey in Pennsylvania. In 1987, he helped guide Wallace Wilkinson to the governor's seat in Kentucky. Carville continued with wins in New Jersey with Frank Lautenberg elected to the U.S. Senate. He next managed the successful 1990 gubernatorial campaign of Georgia's Lt. Governor Zell Miller, including a primary win over Atlanta mayor Andrew Young.
In 1991, Carville drew national attention when he led Sen. Harris Wofford from 40 points behind in the polls to an upset landslide victory over former Pennsylvania Governor and U.S. Attorney General Richard Thornburgh. However, his most prominent victory was in 1992 when he helped Clinton win the Presidency.
In recent years, Carville has not been a paid political consultant for any domestic politicians or candidates for office, instead focusing on campaigns in more than 20 countries around the globe, including leading Ehud Barak to victory in his campaign to become the Prime Minister of Israel in 1999.
Carville also is a best-selling author, actor, producer, talk-show host, speaker and restaurateur. His titles include "We're Right, They're Wrong: A Handbook for Spirited Progressives;" "And the Horse He Rode in On: The People vs. Kenneth Starr;" "Buck Up, Suck Up... and Come Back When You Foul Up;" "Had Enough? A Handbook for Fighting Back;" "Stickin': The Case for Loyalty;" his children's book, "Lu and the Swamp Ghost;" and 2006's "Take it Back." His latest book, "40 More Years: How the Democrats will Rule the Next Generation," was released in May 2009.
Along with pollster Stanley Greenberg, Carville founded Democracy Corps, an independent, non-profit polling organization dedicated to making government more responsive to the American people. Democracy Corps has conducted more than 200 national, congressional and local surveys, interviewing more than 220,000 American voters during the past 10 years.
Carville is a frequent political commentator and contributor on CNN. He also serves as a professor of practice at Tulane University in New Orleans, La.
Matalin is a political contributor for CNN. Before joining the Bush/Cheney White House, she hosted CNN's critically acclaimed debate show, "Crossfire." Matalin is the former founding co-host of the Washington-based political weeknight talk show, "Equal Time," which premiered in May 1993 on CNBC. She served as co-host until shortly after the 1996 national political conventions.
Matalin has made frequent television appearances as a political commentator, and has written for various periodicals including Newsweek and The Los Angeles Times. Her most recent book, "Letters to My Daughters" (April 2004), was named a Book of the Month Club selection, and made The New York Times and The Washington Post best-seller lists. "Letters to my Daughters" also was selected for a condensed version by Reader's Digest.
Matalin hosted her own three-hour afternoon radio program on the CBS Talk Radio Network. "The Mary Matalin Show" highlighted current events, featured distinguished guests and listener calls. Talkers Magazine listed Matalin as one of "The 100 Most Important Talk Show Hosts in America" in 1996, 1997 and 1998. In addition, Talk Daily recognized "The Mary Matalin Show" with its "Great Web Site Award." Matalin recently appeared, with Carville, on HBO's critically acclaimed series "K Street," about the world of powerful political consultants.
Matalin has been active in politics since college, starting at the grassroots level in local and statewide campaigns in her native Illinois. The Reagan Revolution brought her to Washington, DC, where she served on the Republican National Committee (RNC).
After a hiatus from Washington to attend Hofstra Law School, Matalin returned to the RNC in 1984, to serve as national voter contact director for the Reagan-Bush Campaign. She held senior positions in the George H. W. Bush 1988 campaign and, upon his election, was appointed chief of staff for the RNC.
In 1992, Bush named her the deputy campaign manager for political operations. As deputy campaign manager, she was responsible for the overview and organization of all 50 state operations. As the on-board planner who traveled with Bush throughout the 1992 campaign, she emerged as the vocal defender of the president and his policies.
Matalin is editor-in-chief of Threshold Editions, a conservative publishing imprint at Simon and Schuster. Along with Arianna Huffington, she also co-hosts the nationally syndicated radio program "Both Sides Now." She serves on the boards of the Washington Humane Society, the Richard B. and Lynne V. Cheney Cardiovascular Institute at The George Washington University, and the Editorial Board of Campaigns and Elections magazine, which features up-to-date campaign information, the latest news about political consultants and the business and trends in the industry.
Matalin and Carville reside in New Orleans with their daughters, Matalin "Matty" Carville and Emerson "Emma" Carville. The couple will co-chair the host committee for the 2013 Super Bowl, to be played in the Louisiana Superdome.
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I inherited a gigantic tub of blue cheese this week from a friend moving out of state. Any suggestions for recipes that call for a large amount, or even storage tips? Can I freeze blue cheese? Thanks!
Can you mention what brand it is? Is it softened, processed blue cheese, since it's in a tub? The recipes would be a little different than the more crumbly type of blue cheese.
And would you send me half the tub right now?! :-)
haha! would love to send half of it!
it's a 24 oz tub of Salemville Amish Blue Cheese Crumbles. As for the softened processed question, I suppose so? I'm not a big blue cheese aficionado (sorry!). I hope this is enough info
I am seeing many cocktail parties in your future:
First, make as many of these as you can possibly stand and freeze them. (You can freeze the dough in logs to slice later.)
Fig and Blue Cheese Savory Appetizer Crackers
Smear a bit of the blue cheese on a slice of untoasted baguette bread, top with a piece of prosciutto. Put a dollop of crème fraiche or sour cream on top of the ham, just enough to hold in place a sprig of dill or a few capers.
Cheese Ball with Pecans and Dried Cranberries
(can be frozen)
… and …
Ina Gartnen's Grown Up Mac and Cheese (Barefoot Contessa)
Drop a few spoonfuls of it into your scrambled eggs or omelettes
Schmear a little on one side of a ham, chicken or turkey sandwich. Or a veg sandwich: sprouts, tomato, avocado, blue cheese.
Blue cheese is also great with pears... chop up a few pears into your green salad and add some blue cheese crumbles, maybe almonds or pine nuts, with a simple vinaigrette. I would need more time to think it up but a tart with a blue cheese crust, topped with pears and thyme honey, would be wonderful.
You're very welcome, Emily! The Blue Cheese Savory crackers are a serious winner and the dough freezes beautifully.
Blue Cheese Souffle - there are many recipes on the web. I used to make a broccoli, walnut, and blue cheese soufflé by Anna Thomas.
this sounds delicious, looking up recipes now. thank you!!
This was really good:http://www.foodandwine...
I love the Ina Garten blue cheese soufflé:
I second Pegeen's ideas and gave a variant on the fig-blue cheese crackers, which is a cheesecake using the same flavor combo. Can't find recipe now but an easy way to do it is sub blue cheese for about 1/4 to 1/2 the cream cheese in a standard recipe. For the figs (depending on season), dice a few dried and mix in filling, cut a few fresh in half and use as garnish on tip of cooked cooled pie, or serve some good dried on the side. This can be served as an appetizer, main atblynch with Salas of mixed dark and light greens, or as a savory dessert with a nice sweet wine to counterpount the salty taste of the cheese.
I freeze blue cheese and use it in cooking. Pasta whit broccoli and blue chees. Broccoli and blue cheese.


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Upon graduating from high school in 2010, Lynsey Auell had no idea that she would spend the next seven years at Geneva College. With a desire to help people, Lynsey planned on becoming a chiropractor and initially majored in Biology at Geneva. However, after a year and a half, she decided to switch her major to Public Relations. "I did a lot of soul searching," Lynsey says. "After talking with Career Development and Dr. Jeffrey Schindel about the nature of public relations, I knew it was a good fit." During college, she was the Communication Coordinator for the Geneva College Student Union, where she was heavily involved in campus improvement and played an integral role in creating the overlook by Pearce Hall. She was also the secretary for the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), a position that enabled her to know the college better and opened her eyes to the meaning of a communications degree.
After graduating with her bachelor's degree in 2014, Lynsey knew three main truths about herself: she loved communication, she loved people, and she loved making a difference in peoples' lives. Applying for a position as an Adult Degree Program (ADP) Enrollment Counselor at Geneva, Lynsey decided to earn a Master's in Organizational Leadership. "After talking to people about what I could do with this degree and whether or not it aligned with my goals, I found this degree to be a perfect fit," Lynsey recalls. "It has been challenging, but it has been a rewarding challenge that has grown me as a person. The nature of the program allowed me to be a full-time employee at Geneva, a full-time student and a full-time friend and family member; I loved it."
Lynsey is a natural leader. When she was younger, she served at summer camps, and as the oldest child, her leading personality came into play often. Lynsey says,
"You can be a leader even if you're not the director of the program or the lead counselor; the behaviors and qualities of leadership can be applied even if you are the lowest person on the totem pole. Leaders meet the needs of their followers, they love people in the process and people look up to them–that is why I want to be a better leader."
As she moved forward after earning her degree, Lynsey realized she has much to offer. By getting out of her comfort zone, she became equipped to use her skills and gifts to help others and lead them toward the love of God.
Now, seven years later, Lynsey is willing to follow God's call for her life wherever He may lead. With her college education complete, Lynsey would love to someday serve with a Christian non-profit helping with child sponsorship or human rights.
During this season of her life, Lynsey finds great fulfillment and purpose in her job as an ADP Enrollment Counselor at Geneva. "At graduation, I saw many of my students walking, students who have overcome barriers that had prevented them from finishing their degree," says Lynsey. "My job is to help them achieve what seems unattainable to them; the Adult Degree Program is such missional work for the college and something I am proud to be a part of." Lynsey's work at Geneva has helped non-traditional students reach their goals while she worked toward her own. She has made an impact on their lives and has felt the impact of her service to them as well as God's calling on her life. With a servant's heart, Lynsey has worked faithfully and diligently, reaffirming that Geneva is truly the place for service to God and neighbor.
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- Industry
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Chief Advisor – The Role
WWF-UK is looking for a new Chief Advisor on wildlife issues, to join the Science and Policy Team. The purpose of the team is to guide WWF-UK to achieve greater impact and to ensure that WWF-UK drives the external agenda on our priority conservation and sustainability issues. We do this by stepping away from the detail and seeing the bigger picture; by strengthening the organisation's strategies; by offering or finding the best evidence and expertise that can guide or support WWF's work; by seeking out new opportunities for influence; and by delivering cutting edge interventions which can help us to deliver against WWF-UK's strategic goals.
As a member of our Science and Policy Team you will take responsibility for leading our scientific understanding on global wildlife and wildlife issues, such as wildlife crime, climate and species interactions, and Human Wildlife Conflict.
This will involve ensuring that we are up to date with, and have access to, leading international expertise and current evidence on wildlife conservation and that we are keeping ahead of the external debate. You will advise on policy development and guide colleagues in using this expertise and evidence to shape coherent and effective strategies for influencing governments, businesses and other stakeholders. You will input into the development, delivery and evaluation of our programmes, campaigns and communications in the UK, EU and our priority partner offices in other countries too.
You will also support the development of WWF-UK and WWF international Network strategies on wildlife conservation by providing advice and guidance. You will identify and engage with key external audiences, and develop cutting edge research programmes. The ability to build internal relationships and external networks will be important, so you become a strong voice for WWF in influential media, key conferences and political processes.
Chief Advisor – Requirements
You must hold a relevant qualification, ideally a PhD, and/or equivalent experience in wildlife conservation science or policy. You will demonstrate a good grasp of current wildlife science and policy debates internationally, coupled with experience of providing strategic leadership to organisations and programmes, preferably on issues relating to wildlife. You will ideally possess expertise in acting as the lead specialist for an organisation as well as a history of achieving organisational objectives.
Effective at influencing key political and business stakeholders and shaping policy debates, you will also possess excellent networking, communication and advocacy skills. You will have strong skills as a science communicator, and experience of working with the media. A team player, you are adept at overcoming obstacles and can demonstrate a commitment to the natural world and WWF's core mission.
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Best known as the world's leading conservation body, we've seen first-hand how wildlife, the environment and human activity are all interlinked.
That's why our passion for safeguarding the natural world has to be backed up by other environmental action – tackling the global threat of climate change (through our big global campaigns like Earth Hour) and helping people to change the way they live to ease pressure on natural resources.
WWF is at the heart of global activities in all these areas. We have teams of highly skilled professionals working with governments, businesses and communities here in the UK and around the world.
Chief Advisor – How To Apply
Please visit our website via the button below and complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up to date CV with cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this role and why you believe you are suited for the role.
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Happy Blogiversary - It's Blog Candy Time!
Wow! I actually have two things to celebrate - the first is passing 50,000 hits on my blog earlier this month (thank you) and the second is my blogiversary at the end of the month! My first blog entry was on October 27, 2007. Hard to believe that I've been blogging now for three years! Sure sounds like two good reasons to celebrate - that's why I'm going to offer not one but TWO sets of blog candy! I have two Botanical Blossoms SAB sets from two years ago, along with two Holiday Best Level 1 Hostess sets from last year. Two lucky winners will receive a copy of each stamp set along with some ribbon and a few other accessories like brads/buttons. To enter, simply leave me a comment on this post between now and October 31 and I'll enter you in the drawing.
6 comments:
- Cindy said...
Cheryl, congrats on three years of blogging and 50,000 hits! I don't want to enter (kind of not fair since I'm a demo), but just wanted to say happy blogiversary to you.
- October 20, 2010 at 8:29 PM
Awwwwwww happy blogiversary Cheryl!! And congrats on the 50,000 hits. I love your blog, you always have such great ideas and wonderful cards. I feel like Cindy does, but I did want to add my congrats!
- October 20, 2010 at 9:10 PM
- Andrea said...
I too just wanted to wish you a Happy Blogoversary to you and congratulate you on your 50,000 hits. It's always nice to know that the work you put into blogging is being looked at and appreciated.
May you continue to have much success with your blog. Thanks for the fun ideas and great cards/scrapbook pages you share with us.
- October 20, 2010 at 9:58 PM
Congratulations on your 50,000 blog hits...that is awesome.
Thanks for all the great ideas and inspiration.
- October 21, 2010 at 11:32 AM
- jmniffer said...
Happy Blogaversary and Congrats on the 50,000 hits. How great of you to double the fun for us while celebrating double milestones. I'm a regular visitor, checking in often for inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
jmniffer at comcast dot net
- October 23, 2010 at 7:21 AM
Just wanted to say congratulations on your Blogiversary. I always enjoy stopping by and seeing all of your wonderful cards and projects. Thanks for sharing your work with us.
- October 31, 2010 at 3:10 PM


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Breakthrough Entertainment's teen summer camp musical King of the Camp is traveling to new territories, thanks to a new distribution deal with Daro Films.
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A little bit about the process of making my calendar this year. Every year I come up with some sort of theme for the calendar and after some thought this year I wanted to incorporate quotes about seasons and months of the year into it. I dug though various websites that have collections of quotes about seasons and small poems. My favorites are quotes from googlereads , also nature themed quotes from egreenway.com , and finally the best results for poetry I got from poetry.about.com . After I chose my quotes the idea of a group of friends doing various things throughout the year came to me. Of course all the characters are my favorite child-like creatures. For this adventure they are - a girl, orange cat, grey mysterious creature and two foxes.
Then I felt that I wanted to have some additional layers to the pictures, not just colored illustration. So I cut the picture out with x-acto knife, leaving some white around the contours and layered the illustration onto craft-like paper.
Then I colored the illustration with art markers (my beloved Faber-Castell)
and added details with colored pencils, and lastly added the quotes.
Here is another example:
Here I drew some "photographs" in sepia and added them to the illustration.
A couple of illustrations, including the cover I layered over black paper for more drama :)


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We arrived in Dublin on Monday around noon where Paul was waiting to pick us up. Hopping in his car, we headed to his house for one last time. His mom greeted us with warm hugs and a huge Christmas dinner. She wanted us to have an Irish Christmas dinner, so we had turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, roast potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and gravy. For dessert we had warm plum pudding with custard on top. It was the best welcome "home" to Dublin we could have had after our excursion through Italy and Greece. It was a delicious meal with my favorite people in Ireland. Paul's mom has made their house a home away from home for us over the past few months and has definitely spoiled us with the best home cooked meals! After sitting around the table for a long while chatting and letting the food coma wear off, it was time to go.
After returning to Conner's apartment, we started our tremendous amount of laundry that needed done and began the daunting task of packing. In the evening, we met up with Fiona, Niamh, Ayat (Fiona's friend visiting from Purdue!), Ciara, Paul, Leeza, and Bradley for some last drinks and laughs at the Bleeding Horse. I had my last Guinness as we reminisced on all our memories and funny stories throughout the semester. I'm so glad to have had one last night out with the best people! And of course we ended our night by going to our favorite Chipper (take out place) right down the road from Conner's. (The workers there will definitely miss us, seeing as we appeared there regularly!)
Woke up yesterday morning in denial that it was my last day. I pulled out my bags and came to the realization that yes, I am going home, but also the realization that it would be nearly impossible to fit all my crap in these bags! (It was a struggle that took literally all day!)
I took a break to go on one last run around the city. It had been a while since I went on a long run since I had been traveling. I ran five and a half miles making my way past the Guinness Storehouse, through Phoenix Park, and all down the Liffey River. It was perfect weather to boost my running spirits and great way to end my time here seeing the city that I've fallen so in love with.
We packed for the next several hours as the rain came in and swept over the city. I like to think that Ireland new we were leaving and that the rain was it being emotional. (I know I know.. it rains there all the time.) Paul and Bradley spent the whole day with us spending as much time as we could together before we would all go our separate ways. Saying our goodbyes to Bradley was rough of course, but at least we didn't have to have two goodbyes since Paul stayed the night to take us to the airport this morning.
Somehow we got everything packed (an absurd amount of stuff!) and were on our way to the airport this morning. Paul is an absolute saint for all he has done for us throughout our time here. I'm so glad to have made him one of our best friends! Can't wait to return the favor when he visits this spring! As we said goodbye outside of security I had to leave before I started to cry. I managed to keep the tears in until I got on the plane.
We went through security, went through customs, and waited at our gate. I watched as Ireland disappeared through the clouds out my window, and it was real that I was going home. The eight-hour flight flew by (yes, pun intended)! I watched three movies before landing here in Philadelphia.
I'm emotional in many ways being back in the US. I am happy and excited for my last semester at Purdue, I am looking forward to seeing my friends and family, I am sad to have been leaving Ireland and my friends I've left behind, joyful for having experienced so much in four months, and grateful for every opportunity that has been given to me.
I won't ramble about all the great things about my study abroad, but will end with one of my favorite quotes because it embodies every aspect of the entire trip and my entire college experience.
"To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, to draw closer, to find each other and to feel. That is the purpose of life." –Life Motto


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'Hanka' ripens as one of the first plums varieties immediately after the 'Katinka' and is cultivated accordingly in the commercial fruit grower as an alternative to 'Ersinger'. Due to its long shelf life it is recommended for marketing for fresh consumption and because of the good stone solubility - also as plum for baking. 'Hanka' is already flourishing and already producing on a 1-year-old shoot and regularly yields high yields.
'Hanita' x 'Katinka'
moderate with flat branch separation, unproblematic training
medium-early, together with 'Cacaks Schöne', self-fertile, good pollinators are: 'Katinka', 'Presenta' and 'C.Schöne'
end of July to mid-August, substitute for 'Ersinger'
blue, elongated fruit with pruinosity,
stone can be removed easily, firm and juicy flesh,
excellent, harmonious sugar/acidity ratio, 70-75 degrees Oechsle
Crop yield:
early onsetting, high and regular, first fruits already in the year of planting
Special notes:
sharka tolerant and not very susceptible. Do not harvest too early: Hanka turns blue early on, even before it reaches its optimal maturity. Then it says, wait a bit.


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Join a member of The Lightbox team as they tour 'Henry Moore: Sculpting from Nature' exhibition and provide a fascinating insight into how it was put together. Numbers are limited. Advance booking required. If you do not have an annual pass it will be necessary to purchase one to attend this tour. If this applies to you please arrive early to purchase a pass from Reception.
Wednesday 15 February 2017, 12.30pm
£5 Annual Pass | Under 18s Free
Image: Henry Moore (1898-1986), Reclining Figure Holes, 1976-78, The Henry Moore Foundation Gift of the artist, 1977 © The Henry Moore Foundation 2016
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This is a trial post as I have just bought an iPad and downloaded a blogging app and I want to check out how it works. Ross and I am going on a little holiday and I thought I might do some blog posts while we are on our travels, just in case you're interested in what we are up to. Ross' sister Joanne is currently away with her husband and has been doing a daily blog, and it's great being kept up to date. The truth be told I initially bought the iPad so I can backup my photos and when we get back it will a useful business tool as well.
If you follow me on Facebook you might have seen my post about my best batch of Innocent Chocolate Muffins.
week I thought I'd try something different and give them a coconut twist. I soaked the dates in coconut milk instead of water and I replaced 1/2 cup of almond meal with toasted coconut. I also added 1 teaspoon of gluten free baking powder which made them lighter. I was hoping that they would taste a bit more coconutty, I might try a bit more coconut next time. They were still really yummy though.
1 cp dates (cover with coconut milk& soak until soft)
150g almond meal (approx 2cps)
1/2 cp desicated coconut (toasted)
1/3 cp cocoa
½ teas bicarb soda
1 teas baking powder (gluten free)
1 ts vanilla
¼ cp olive oil
3 eggs (separated)
Mix together dry ingredients in a bowl. Puree dates with oil, vanilla and egg yolks until smooth, add to dry ingredients and mix well. Beat egg whites to soft peaks. Mix 1/3 of the egg whites into mixture thoroughly, then gently fold through the remaining egg whites. Spoon mixture into muffins patty pans and bake at 180C (360F) for approximately 15-20 mins or cooked when tested with a skewer.
It has taken a bit of faffing around but I managed to get a post done, YAY!! While I can't do as much as easily as I can on the computer I think it will be fine to keep you up to date on our travels. If I don't get a chance to post here as often as I'd like I will be posting regularly on Facebook and Instagram so you can follow me there.
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You are going to fall in love with this DIY Cupcake Stands project! Who doesn't love a good cupcake? I mean SERIOUSLY, I love cupcakes. However, for a birthday party, cupcakes have become my favorite way for everyone to have their own little mini birthday cake.
On a trip to my favorite Dollar Tree I started brainstorming ways to copy my Pottery Barn cupcake stand that I picked up several years ago. I only had one because I'm pretty sure they were rather expensive. For my daughter's upcoming birthday there will be 4 kiddos so I could easily afford to make a cupcake stand for each kid. With supplies and the glass, I will all 4 of these cupcake stands for about $15! WAYYYY less than what I paid for 1 of the PB cupcake stands.
- glass candlestick, round candle plate and glass vase ($1 for each piece from the Dollar Tree)
- E6000 glue
- spraypaint
- hot glue
- ribbon
- scrapbooking paper
Step 1: Glue the round candle plate to the candlestick with a generous amount of E600 glue. Let dry overnight.
Step 2: Spray paint your glued piece in your choice of color. I did 2 pink and 2 gray for the 2 girls and 2 boys that will be at the party.
Step 3: Hot glue a piece of ribbon around the vase that will become the dome on the stand. This helps distract from the fact that it is actually a vase 🙂
Step 4: Cut circles from scrapbooking paper. I chose to cut two different sizes of circles and stack them to incorporate the book pages that I'm using throughout the party decor.
Step 5: Place the circles on the top of the stand. As a note of caution, do NOT put food directly on the cupcake stand if you spray paint it. The scrapbooking paper serves as a barrier, and the cupcakes will be in a cupcake wrapper. Just being extra cautious!
Step 6: Place your treat on the stand and put the dome on top.
And that's it! A delightfully simple and adorable way to make your cupcakes look extra special!
Leslie is our Stockpiling Moms DIY expert She is a frugal fashionista, DIY creator, party planner, working momma with a crazy toddler and an very tolerant husband! She loves to create and hope to inspire others to create along with her!
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Evolution is inevitable. Change is welcome. This unique colorway streams from another dimension—pulled from a gateway buried in the recesses of an imploded supernova. Expanding upon the strengths of matte black, the Black Ice collection delivers a new era of cool. Bending the very fabric of time and space with powers so dark, its unique blackness reduces the world around it to a sultry smooth combination of blooming violet. Beware: Transcendental translucence awaits.


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The session catalog for Tech∙Ed 2008 US Developers Session Catalog is now available for your perusal. True, Tech∙Ed is months from now, but this is one of those events that necessitates months of prep work to deliver the caliber of event you've come to expect from Tech∙Ed.
As you may have heard, we're back in Orlando for this show and it's now split over two weeks (Developers and IT Professionals) in early June.
Registration is now open, so be sure to reserve your spot today and be a part of the experience. The early birds get the best choice of accommodations, so don't delay.


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Cancer Prayer
I wrote this tonight and feel led to share it so it may help others. When it comes to cancer I may pray differently. My prayers feel like a tornado of attacking memories. The wind is whipping across my bare scalp, tearing tubes from my ports, burning across my dry, cracked, irritated skin to shoot into my body causing my bones to feel as though they are shattering from the inside out.....to calm down to healing peacefulness... The MIRACLE of Gods healing touch be upon you! Everyone has their own trials and tribulations, but cancer is one that will break you before you knew you were broken. Know that we may not know Gods plan, but we do know that we do not walk alone for our family and friends are there with us, taking each step, as God carries us in his loving arms.
Also, to whom I originally wrote this... I love you. NEVER STOP FIGHTING!
Also, to whom I originally wrote this... I love you. NEVER STOP FIGHTING!


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Endless Toy Stories!
It's time for me to make some positive promotion for Pentax and Hoya. :-D Their toy stories continue! See their latest official page for the "replaceable face" RS1000, created by the Pentax UK:-
Now, a camera has become an acrylic notice board, under which the user can insert anything underneath. That must be Great! ;-)
Previous Stories:-
Pentaxians Have Become Toy and Model Collectors!
Toy Story 3! =_="
Toy Story 2! ;->
The Third New (Toy) Optio!
Star Wars Storm-trooper and Hello Kitty K2000 Limiteds!


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Medieval Walls of Dublin with St. Audoen's Tower
From Walsh's History of the Irish Hierarchy, 1854, c. xvi, p. 110 ff:
John Comyn succeeded and the English monarch who persecuted the holy prelate St Lawrence for his ardent attachment to the land of his birth no longer able to appropriate the revenues of the see resolved that an office of so much importance should not be entrusted to an Irishman who perhaps might be actuated by the same patriotic motives as St Lawrence and might more openly assume an hostility to the rule of the British monarch Accordingly on the monarch's earnest recommendation his chaplain John Comyn a native of England and a Benedictine monk of Evesham a man of eloquence and learning was elected on the 6th of September 1181 to the archbishopric of Dublin by some of the clergy who had assembled at Evesham for the purpose John was not then a priest but was in the following year ordained one at Velletri and on the 21st of March 1181 was consecrated by Pope Lucius III who took under his especial protection the see of Dublin and by bull dated the 13th of April 1182 and by virtue and authority of the holy canons ordered and decreed that no archbishop or bishop should without the assent of the prelate of Dublin presume to hold within the diocese of Dublin any conference or entertain any ecclesiastical causes or matters of the same diocese unless enjoined by the Roman Pontiff and his legate From this privilege which was introduced as appears against the claims of Canterbury arose the controversy regarding the primatial right of visitation which distracted both provinces for centuries afterwards The Primate of Armagh contended that he had notwithstanding this exemption the right of having his cross borne before him of holding appeals and visitations in the whole province of Leinster Though a bishop is bound to residence by the canons John was absent from his church three years and at length arrived in September 1184 having been despatched by the King to prepare for the reception of Prince John earl of Morton whom his royal parent had resolved to send into Ireland John as an English baron received the Prince at Waterford and obtained from him a grant of the bishopric of Glenda loch with all its appurtenances in lands manors churches tithes fisheries liberties to hold to him and his successors for ever but this union was not to take place during the life of William Piro then bishop of Glendaloch In the year 1186 archbishop Comyn held a provincial synod in Dublin in the church of the Holy Trinity The canons then enacted were confirmed under the leaden seal of Pope Urban III and are extant In 1189 this prelate rebuilt the cathedral of St Patrick erected it into a collegiate church and endowed it with suitable possessions plac in it thirteen prebendaries he also repaired and enlarged the choir of Christ church cathedral founded and endowed the nunnery of Grace Dieu in the county of Dublin for regular canonesses of St Augustine whom he removed from the more ancient convent of Lusk In 1197 Hamo de Valois justiciary of Ireland under Prince John finding the government embarrassed through the want of a treasury harassed John Comyn by seizing on several lands belonging to his see De Valois having enriched himself by plundering this see and also the laity was recalled from the government in consequence of a papal remonstrance in September 1198 Hamo de Valois struck with remorse for his spoliation made a grant of twenty ploughlands to the archbishop and his successors for ever The appeal to Rome having excited the anger of Prince John the prelate was not for some time received into favor John Comyn died on the 25th of October 1214 having survived the reconciliation about six years and was buried in Christ church where a noble monument was erected to his memory.
Henry de Loundres succeeded in the year 1213 He was archdeacon of Stafford and was consecrated in the beginning of 1214 in the following year he was cited to Rome to assist at a general council On his arrival there Pope Innocent HI ratified the union of Glendaloch with Dublin and in 1216 confirmed the possessions of this see in 1217 constituted legate of Ireland by the Pope he convened a synod at Dublin in which according to the annals of St Mary's abbey he established many things profitable to the Irish church In 1219 Henry de Loundres assumed the second time the administration of Ireland Jeoffrey de Marescis the governor having been recalled In 1228 by writ directed to the lords justices he received the custody of all vacant archbishoprics and bishoprics in Ireland the profits to be received by John de St John bishop of Ferns and treasurer of Ireland and by de Theurville archdeacon of Dublin and to be by them paid to the archbishop until the debts and obligations due by the crown to him should be satisfied This prelate erected the collegiate church of St Patrick into a cathedral united as Allen says with the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in one spouse saving to the other Church the prerogative of honor Having filled the see fifteen years he died about the beginning of July 1228 and was buried in Christ Church Of his tomb there is no trace This English prelate obtained the disgraceful epithet of Scorch villain Having summoned his tenants to give an account of the titles by which they held their lands they appeared and produced their deeds The bishop instantly possessed himself of them and consigned them to the fire to the injury of the unsuspecting farmers Whereupon they are said to have given him the opprobrious epithet alluded to.
Luke Dean of St Martin le Grand London treasurer of the king's wardrobe was through the influence of Hubert de Burgh Earl of Kent whose chaplain he had been elected in 1228 but his election had been declared null at Rome whereupon he was reelected though not confirmed by the Pope until the year 1230 when his patron the Earl of Kent incurred the king's displeasure and was cruelly persecuted and deserted by all his friends The Archbishop Luke mindful of the obligations of gratitude adhered to his interest and obtained by his perseverance in his cause milder terms from the sovereign than were originally intended In 1150 the archbishops bishops and clergy of Ireland who were of Irish birth had in a synod enacted a decree that no Englishman born should be admitted a canon in any of their churches A remonstrance being forwarded to the pope a bull was directed to them in which they were commanded to rescind the said decree within a month In 1258 a contest arose between the chapters of the two cathedrals concerning the election of the archbishops. Luke strove to adjust the matter by prescribing that the place of election should be only in the church of the Holy Trinity the dean and chapter of St Patrick's by joint votes assisting in the election but the latter not content with this adjustment the affair was brought before Innocent IV as a special injustice to the chapter of St Patrick's The pope empowered by bull dated the 20th of May the bishop of Emly the bishop and the dean of Limerick to settle the controversy About this time arose also the contest with Reyner archbishop of Armagh concerning the right of visitation In the latter part of his life Archbishop Luke suffered severely by a malady in his eyes which brought on a total loss of sight and eventually hastened his death in December 1225 He was buried in Christ church with his predecessor John Comyn.
Fulk de Sandford succeeded in 1256. Both chapters elected Ralph of Norwich canon of St Patrick's and treasurer of Ireland but he was betrayed at Rome by his agents as Matthew Paris states He was a witty pleasant companion and one who loved good cheer He was it seems too secular and worldly to be consecrated His election was therefore set aside and Fulk de Sandford archdeacon of Middlesex and treasurer of St Paul's London was by the pope's bull declared archbishop of Dublin In 1261. Fulk de Sandford took a journey to Rome on business connected with his see the management of it during his absence having been committed by the pope to the bishops of Lismore and Waterford On the 6th of May 1271 Archbishop Fulk died in his manor of Finglass his body was conveyed to St Patrick's church and deposited in the chapel of the Virgin Mary.
John de Derlington was declared the archbishop of Dublin by the pope who annulled the elections of William de la Corner by the prior and convent of the Holy Trinity and of Fromund le Brun by the dean and chapter of St Patrick's John was a doctor of divinity a Dominican friar and confessor to the late King Henry EH and had been his ambassador to Pope Nicholas in 1278 He was consecrated in Waltham Abbey on the 8th of September 1279 by John archbishop of Canterbury Matthew Paris describes him as a prelate of great authority because of his learning and wisdom Bale calls him a mercenary hireling and no shepherd and says that he died blasted by divine vengeance He was collector of the Peter pence both in England and Ireland to the pontiffs John XXI Nicholas HI and Martin IV His death took place suddenly in London on the 29th of March 1284 in the fifth year after his consecration in a Dominican convent and there buried John de Sandford was a native of England brother to Archbishop Fulk dean of St Patrick's a Franciscan friar and for some time es cheator of Ireland He was canonically elected by the chapter of St Patrick's and being confirmed by the king he was consecrated in the church of the Holy Trinity on palm Sunday 1286 In his early life he came to Ireland as vicar general to his brother and was presented by the baroness of Naas to the rectory of Maynooth John was a prelate in great reputation for learning wisdom and discretion He died in October 1294 having been seized with a grievous distemper His body was conveyed from England at the desire of the Canons of St Patrick's and buried there in his brother's monument.


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Now this is a sleigh that you can appreciate for the Christmas season. The Hennessey Jeep Grand Cherokee HPE800 ($235,000USD) takes Jeep's highly revered SUV model and turns it into a sinister speed machine which happily takes advantage of a Hemi V8 engine with 805 hp and a 0-60 time of 3.1 seconds. Now, that's fast! If you can't harness all of that power, then what good use is it? That's just why Hennessey upgraded the transmission system, added 15.1-inch Brembo brakes in the front and rear and lowered the suspension for a sportier look. The HPE800 also packs lighter alloy wheels, a carbon fiber front end, and a custom leather interior with an Alcantara steering wheel. Once again, great things come with a high price. Only 24 of these monsters will be made. Good luck!


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Title:Hydrologic reconnaissance of the Wulik River basin 1982-83
Authors:Collazzi, E.J., Ireland, R.R.W., and McCoy, G.A.
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text: Today's look feature trendy sweatshirt from BREAKICETRENDS The print on this sweatshirt is awesome, it is Botticelli's masterpiece "Birth of Venus", making a plain top feel very vintage and sophisticated. Also this great print gives the whole look artsy feel. I have used my favorite hat for this look, which is really ongoing trend this year, making the look feel a bit hipster. I really love the spiky socks and leather skirt from CHOIES I always say that long socks or stockings will make any look more sexy. The skirt is just amazing, really liked little skulls and spikes on the skirt, it suits this look perfectly. This look is great for going with friend to art museums or galleries, or just out for coffee or frozen yogurt, or something. So please check out this trendy items at BREAKICETRENDS and CHOIES.


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The second supplemental album from AX2016 is the first of two featuring itasha (cars decorated with anime, manga, and video game characters)!
Danny Choo's Suenaga Mirai featured on this itasha and itachari (decorated bicycle).
This Angel Beats! fan also loves In-N-Out, as we all should!
Still haven't seen this Kantai Collection (Kancolle) that's everywhere.
I had no idea what this was from until I looked up Kagerou. I will say, though, that my Haruhi-inspired "Obey" logo is better. 😉
Here's another Vocaloid-inspired itasha. This owner must really love Black Rock Shooter since the license plate says "BRS" and there was a cosplay jacket on display along with some other props.
Don't know too much about To Love-Ru, but when this Yami cosplayer showed up I had to get her with the car!
Itasha featuring Race Queen versions of the pilots from Evangelion!
Fan-owned itansha (motorcycles) like this Sailor Moon bike were also on display in the Entertainment Hall.
See the full album on my Fan Page on Facebook and be sure to Like The Vault on Facebook, where I'm finally caught up through 2010! 😀
2016 07 04 Mon: Anime Expo 2016 Itasha
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2016 07 01 Fri: Anime Expo 2016, Day 1: KimiUso Ver.
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We have been trying out some lovely summer rolls like they eat in Southeast Asia, but we made up some of our own dipping sauces to go with them… great for a hot day al fresco lunch. Just get some rice wraps from an Asian supemarket and make up a selection of raw veggies – carrot, cucumber, lettuce and spring onions. You can combine these with these tasty sauces:
Avocado wasabi sauce
1 teaspoon of wasabi paste
2 teaspoons of soy sauce
2 avocados
handful of chopped coriander
juice of 1 lime
Here is another dipping sauce that we tried and it was a good combination with the summer rolls
Lemon tahini dressing
2 tbsp tahini
¼ cup soaked seeds (e.g. sunflower and pumpkin)
½ cup lemon juice
½ cup orange juice
2 tbsp tamari (soy sauce)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp honey
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp grated ginger
pinch of salt
1 cup of water (to thin mixture)
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This is why it's absurd when people bemoan the insularity of the conservative media, as if this is a phenomenon found exclusively on the right. The left-wing blog world comes up with insane theories all the time, and the latest one–that the Americans for Prosperity tent was not ripped down by union thugs in Michigan, but actually by AFP supporters–is a classic:
Yet this overwhelming evidence has not stopped the Lansing Truthers from claiming this all is a Koch conspiracy. Here are Hamsher's updates to her original post, noting that one of Firedoglake's own bloggers was spreading the conspiracy theory:
Update: Marcy Wheeler reports that "witnesses say the Americans for Prosperity people were trying to provoke union members to violence, and witnesses reportedly saw AFP people loosening the ropes on the tents so they would come down."
Update II: Chris Savage from Eclectablog says that Americans for Prosperity tore down their own tent, and promises video soon:
Ed Schultz of MSNBC is on board helping spread the conspiracy.
One left-wing blogger (h/t NiceDeb) wrote that he "knew right away [the tent collapse] was likely a false flag." Why? Because the labor movement is known for being so peace-loving and polite?
What's most infuriating about this is that the violence in Michigan is real. It's on video. And yet it's not going to get a fraction of the media attention that mere speculations about Tea Party violence received in 2010. There aren't going to be any Time magazine covers depicting union "rage," or news specials about the rise of left-wing extremism. Media bias isn't just about what they do report, it's about what they don't report. And unfortunately, it's hard to imagine this will get the attention it deserves.


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A little over a week ago I said the following about the message being peddled by "alternative" media outlets and all of the various blogs that collectively serve as kind of shadow propaganda ministry for Donald Trump:
There's something terribly ironic about capitalizing on the publication of sensationalist articles while simultaneously bemoaning the dishonesty of the "mainstream liberal media" (a favorite target of the alt-right). Everything you read on one of these websites should have a giant, red "caveat emptor" stamp in the header and in case that's not clear enough for some readers, perhaps there should be a "consider the source" warning in the margins. In short, the idea that these websites should criticize the mainstream media for being biased is the very definition of hypocrisy.
Consider that, then have a look at today's cartoon which comes via Frank Hansen:


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Ginseng is one of the most well known herbs in the world. It's immensely important in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and has slowly but steadily rooted itself in the Western world. Speaking of roots, what we have come to know of as 'Ginseng' is the fleshy fork shaped root of the plant Panax ginseng. This is just one of 11 species in the genus 'Panax'. The species in the genus Panax are characterized in part by the presence of ginsenosides in their leaves and roots. There are over 30 ginsenosides; each of which have a unique effects in the body. Due to this, it is not surprising that Carl Linnaeus named the genus 'Panax' in order to capture the concept of 'panacea', a substance that is all-healing.
The fact that there are 11 different species in the genus panax brings us to one of the first, and arguably most crucial, facts about panax ginseng that is often overlooked. Since all panax species contains at least one of the 30 ginsenosides, it is very easy for species to get mixed up through conventional analytical methods; such as UV-VIS. This means that not all "panax ginseng" is actually panax ginseng. It could very well be that what is being sold as panax ginseng is actually the much cheaper to produce panax quinquefolius; which is better known as American ginseng. In fact, many of the panax ginseng products on the market, either knowingly or unknowingly, are mislabeled American ginseng. Some companies do it to save money, while others are just not knowledgeable enough to be able to tell the difference.
There is only one truly accurate way to be sure whether or not we are dealing with real panax ginseng, and that is to run a sample of suspected panax ginseng through HP-TLC, or high performance thin layer chromatography.
Even though every species of panax contains ginsenosides, all of the species have a unique 'fingerprint', which can be accurately picked up with HP-TLC. First a reference 'fingerprint' is created for panax ginseng. Then a sample of suspected panax ginseng is run through HP-TLC. Afterwards, the sample fingerprint is compared to the reference fingerprint. If they match, then we are dealing with genuine panax ginseng. If they do not, then we are either dealing with one of the other 11 species of ginseng, or a completely different plant altogether. In addition to species analysis, HP-TLC is able to tell which part of the plant was used to make the extract. So you can determine if leaf, root, or stem materials were used. This is extremely crucial, as the types, amounts, and ratios of active ingredients differs wildly between the parts of the plant.
For example, the plant kava has toxic substances in the leaves, which are not present in the roots. So if a company is selling a kava extract that used both the leaves and roots, they are potentially harming their customers. Panax ginseng does not have any toxic compounds in the leaves. However, the amounts and ratios are very different; which is why we offer both a leaf and root extract separately. Here at Nootropics Depot all of our panax ginseng is evaluated with HP-TLC, so you can be absolutely certain that you will consistently receive genuine panax ginseng. If you're interested in learning more about HP-TLC then this is a very informative journal article about species identification through HP-TLC.
So you've made it this far into the article and are probably starting to wonder: if all panax species contain ginsenosides, and these ginsenosides are what I'm after, then why do I care which panax species I'm consuming? To answer that question, we'll first have to examine the variance of effects between the six main ginsenosides, and their metabolites.
Ginsenosides mainly exist as either 20(S)–protopanaxadiols (PPDs) or 20(S)–protopanaxatriols (PPTs). The main chemical difference between them is the presence of sugar side chains at C3, C6 and C20. Variations in these side chain sugars determine where the ginsenosides will bind in the body, and how they will eventually be metabolized. In general, it has been found that PPD's tend to bind to estrogen receptors (ER) and metabolize to Rg3, whilst PPT's tend to bind to the glucocorticoid receptors (GR) and metabolize to Rh1 (Leung et al., 2009, Park et al., 2013).