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What is a witch and what is witchcraft?
Well we all know the stereotype portrayed in films and cartoons – green skin, pointy nose, warts, big black pointy hat – and whilst some witches may have some of those (maybe not the green skin) it is most definitely NOT what we are about.
Witchcraft is a religion, a way of life. A witch is what you are, who you are and what you do. It is a truly beautiful and rewarding way of living your life. Witchcraft is an Earth based religion, meaning that it is based upon reverence for nature, respect of animals, and a respect of our environment and those in it.
It is a chosen path filled with self-discovery, learning, and growth as those who claim the title of witch will grow in knowledge and experiences for a lifetime and possibly more. Witchcraft is a generic term used to describe its many extensions and sub-categories.
There are no hard rules with witchcraft, you can tailor it to your personal beliefs, traditions and rituals.
Witches can be both male and female.
Witchcraft is a polytheistic religion, this means there is more than one figurehead, a Goddess of whom has many names and a God whom also goes by many names. I think of deity as many facets to a diamond.
Witches all know and live with the God and the Goddess. They are both entities of the great All. Each witch carries a part of the God and Goddess within them. We respect them, work with them, live with them. However, to each of us the God and Goddess may be perceived differently.
The God is the male entity, the Sky father, representative of the Sun. He goes by many names and many faces - Pan, Cernunnos, Osiris, Thor and Balenos to name a few.
The Goddess is the universal mother. She is representative of the moon and the earth. She too is known my many names and faces – Gaia, Hecate, Brigid, Cailleach, Kali to name a few.
They do not rule, but they do oversee, they are present, it is all according to your beliefs. They work together, forming a whole.
The true explanation of deity is within each witch's own heart. We reflect them with our daily intent and deed.
Witches practice ritual observance of lunar events and the seasons. Rituals are split into two groups, Sabbats and Esbats. There are eight Sabbats in a year representing the cycle of birth and death of the God, these being Yule/Winter Solstice, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha/Midsummer, Lughnasadh, Mabon and Samhain.
Esbats are moon rituals, celebrating the new moons and the full moons.
These rituals are performed within sacred or magick circles, and are used for the purposes of asking for guidance and giving thanks to the Goddess and God, and are often used for the performance of magick.
Some witches are members of a coven, in which there will be a High Priestess and/or High Priest. The other members will be witches of varying degrees of initiation. There are also many, many solitary witches.
Most witches conform to a moral code called the Witches Rede, it simply states 'An it harm none, do what thou will'. This means that as long as you do no harm to anyone or anything, including yourself, you may do anything that your heart desires and has the willpower to accomplish. A witch that performs magick for the purposes of harm, will ultimately be harming themselves. This comes about by the 'Threefold Law' that states that anything that you do will be returned to you three times. So if you perform good it will be returned to you threefold, likewise any evil will be returned to you threefold - so it makes sense to only do good.
Witches practice magick, especially magick involving herbs, stones, colours, the elements and the energy of nature. However, we do not perform animal sacrifices; the only sacrifices made are of a spiritual nature.
Magic is the use of a witch's will and energy to manipulate and alter the probability of things around them. The only tool necessary to create magic is a strong will and focused intention, however, many witches will use a variety of tools as they feel need for to create their desired effect. Magic works in accordance to natural law and will not create unlikely affects such as fireballs, bolts of lightening, or resurrect the dead, well not that I know of anyway ;-).


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Life has been a little crazy (evident by the tumbleweeds rolling through this blog), but I jumped at the chance to make cookies. They are usually pretty quick to throw together and would curb my yearning to get back to baking. I went straight to my blog to pull up the cookie recipe, only to discover it wasn't there. When I thought about it, I could barely remember ever having made pumpkin cookies before.
I pulled up my trust excel spreadsheet of recipes, and right there was a recipe for soft pumpkin cookies, rated five stars - my highest rating. I'm not sure why I never blogged about them, but I'm so happy to have 'found' them again. I threw in a few tweaks and my usual substitutions, and the result was a soft, but sturdy, cookie that is perfect for fall!
Soft Pumpkin Oatmeal CookiesSource: Adapted from Joy the Baker and Big Fat Cookies
Yield: about 2 dozen cookies
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/4 cups evaporated cane juice
- 1/2 cup (one stick) butter, at room temperature**
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Stir the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices together in a medium bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until lightened in color, about 2 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed during mixing. On low speed, mix in the eggs, one at a time. Add the pumpkin and vanilla, mixing just until blended. Slowly add the flour mixture to incorporate it. Mix in the chocolate chips and cranberries.
- Scoop mounds of dough, roughly 2 tablespoons each, onto lined sheets. Space cookies at least 2 1/2 inches apart.
- Bake cookies about 14 minutes, until the edges are just lightly brown. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transfering to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies can be stored in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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- Why are there more organisms in some parts of the landscape than others?
- Are there genetic differences between populations living in one area as opposed to another?
- Is it because adults do better in some areas than others?
- Or, in marine systems, is it because there are more larvae settling from the plankton in one place than another?
In the GCE-LTER study site on the Georgia coast, researchers have documented that the population densities of periwinkle snails, barnacles and oysters are all highest in marshes located on barrier islands close to the ocean, and decrease considerably in marshes further inland. In a genetic study investigating variation across this gradient, examination of DNA sequence nucleotide diversity (a measure of the amount of polymorphism harbored in a DNA sequence data set) indicated that populations of marine invertebrates closer to the ocean were also more than twice as diverse as populations closer to the mainland. In addition, the study showed that genetic diversity was positively correlated with species diversity across these sites. This pattern could emerge if the same processes that control species diversity also control genetic diversity within a species. Such a relationship has been predicted but to our knowledge this is the first case to be shown in a marine environment.
The genetic studies are consistent with the idea that more larvae are making it to the sites closer to the ocean. If so, the water that bathes the more inland marshes might be depleted of larvae, and therefore these marshes would end up with lower densities of marine invertebrates. Direct measurements of the recruitment rates of juvenile periwinkle snails, barnacles and oysters confirmed this conclusion, with many more individuals recruiting to marsh sites closer to the ocean than the mainland.
However, the story is not that simple. Studies of predators show that they too have an effect on the populations of marine invertebrates found in different areas. For example, despite high levels of recruitment on barrier island marshes, predation is so intense along creek banks that high densities of snails can never establish in these parts of the marsh. Instead, adult snails are found in the higher areas of the marsh, further away from the creeks, where predation is not as intense.
By understanding the interplay between recruitment and predation across the landscape, GCE scientists are beginning to unravel the mystery of why marine invertebrates are rare in some marshes and at very high densities in others. This type of information will help us understand variation in abundance of key fishery species, such as oysters, which will be potentially useful for deciding how best to place marine reserves to maximize population increases of these important species.


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This story makes me so mad on so many levels, I can't even begin to describe how I feel.
I think it's a case of an ignorant person being told by another ignorant person that what this woman was doing was disgusting and perverse.
Breastfeeding is not perverse, it's not sexual. It's feeding your baby and giving your baby the best start that you can.
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Beginning to feel the stress
I'm beginning to feel the stress of being a single mom to 2 kids, young kids at that. Zach is a high needs baby and no it's not because I've spoiled him. It's how he is. I'm okay with it some days. Other days it sucks. Like now.
He's stubborn and when he wants what he wants, he wants that and nothing else. I can't do anything without him pitching a fit lately and it's driving me crazy. I used to have help, but not so much anymore.
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Dad's dating a new woman and seeing them together so happy makes me sad. I want that.
She has 2 children who are 11 and 12. The girl has latched on to Britt which is fine but at the same time I want her to go away. I want my sister to myself right now.
We went today to take her kids to the painting place. R, Z and I went with them and R painted and had a blast but then he would just sit there and look at my dad like "Why aren't you helping me?" Dad wouldn't even help R wash his hands. Then Z was grumpy like always and I was just overwhelmed. I didn't sign up to do this on my own.
I'm just feeling sorry for myself. I'm allowed I guess.
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$GE said the final decision on its dividends and capital allocation would be announced at Investor Day, which will be held on Nov 13, 2017. Analysts had earlier predicted that the company would be forced to cut its dividend, in view of its dwindling cash flow.
While $GE said it plans to alter the company's work culture to ensure better accountability among mangers, it sidestepped when asked about Board size reduction. "I think it's healthy to have a lot of pushback and debate between management and the board," CEO John Flannery said.
Calling 3Q17 results "horrible," the new $GE CEO John Flannery promised to sell off about $20Bil worth of the company's assets withing two years. The CEO, however, did not specify which businesses would be shed. "Everything is on the table," Flannery told analysts during the earnings conference call.
In $GE's first quarterly report with John Flannery at helm, the manufacturing behemoth said its 3Q17 non-GAAP EPS fell 9% to $0.29, despite a 14% increase in revenue to $33.47Bil. "While a majority of our businesses had solid earnings performance, this was offset by a decline in Power performance in a difficult market," Flannery explained.
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Augsburg have appointed Stefan Reuter as their new director of sport
Augsburg have appointed Stefan Reuter as their new director of sport days after parting company with Jurgen Rollmann.
Last Updated: 27/12/12 4:08pm
Reuter, who has filled similar roles with Borussia Dortmund and 1860 Munich since ending his playing career, has signed a contract until 2015 with the Bundesliga strugglers, who will end the year bottom of the table.
"We are delighted to have been able to gain a real expert in Stefan Reuter," said the club's president Walther Seinsch.
"He agreed to join Augsburg in an instant because he recognises the potential this club has."
Augsburg are preparing for all eventualities, though, as Reuter's contract is valid in both the Bundesliga and the 2. Bundesliga.
They ended the first half of the season 10 points adrift of safety, and three behind a relegation play-off berth, but Reuter believes the club have a lot to offer.
"I am really looking forward to my new job with Augsburg because I am convinced we can reach the goals we have set ourselves," he said on the club's website.
"I was in the stadium frequently recently. The fans, the stadium, the team and the club management provide perfect conditions for establishing Augsburg as a stable Bundesliga side."


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I used 10 buttons on this card. Yes, it did cause heart palpitations, I won't lie! But then I looked at what was 'left over' in my stash. It was a quick recovery. :)
This card started out to be quite linear, with the buttons all nicely lined up in little squares. When I slid the buttons off to tape my squares, I loved the randomness of the look, so I kept it. What do you think?
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Miley Cyrus's tongue-wagging, foam finger-licking, twerkaholic routine at the MTV Music Video Awards certainly did not go unnoticed. Her then-fiance, Liam Hemsworth, noticed it. Her dad, Billy Ray, did. The public did. And, not surprisingly, fellow pop stars did. We know what everyone else thought of it. But what of the celebs? Well, apparently they didn't like it much more than Liam. Pink, Cher, and Elton John have all weighed in on Mileygate. So what did they have to say? It's pretty brutal to say the least, but something tells me Miley won't mind it one bit.
Cher reportedly told E! Online:
I don't give a s**t if she comes out naked. Just be better, do better. Maybe she's thrilled and delighted -- everyone's talking about it, and so, that's almost as good as it being great, you know. Especially kind of in this day and age. It doesn't make any difference if you're good. It just makes a difference if people are talking about it.
Pink minced no words, saying:
Am I into it? No, I think it's tacky. She's really freaking talented, she's beautiful, she can sing her ass off and to go up there and do that? She's cheating herself and she's cheating the rest of us.
And Elton John had this to say:
[She's a] meltdown waiting to happen. And she's so young! But she's got two records in the top 20, so who is going to stop her?
Err, waiting to happen, Elton?
But Cher probably got it right when she said that Miley is most likely "thrilled and delighted" with the attention. She did, after all, tell her twerking victim Robin Thicke that they were going to "make history" with her performance. And she was right. When else would someone like Miley get legends like Cher and Elton John and genuine talent like Pink to talk about her?!
In all honesty, mostly what I remember about Miley's act was how off-key she was. And, yeah, the tongue. Couldn't miss that. I'm sure they saw it from the space station.
Do you think these celebs are right? Do you think Miley cares?
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June 18, 2015
Caribbean Quinoa Bowl
Serves 4
1/2 cup (115g) quinoa
2 cups (450ml) water
4 cups (900g) chopped kale
1 cup (225g) canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
3/4 cup (180g) salsa (medium heat)
1/2 cup (115g) diced pineapple
3/4 cup (180g) corn
1 cup (225g) diced avocado
1/4 cup (60g) sliced green (spring) onions
1. Thoroughly rinse the quinoa, then add to a pot with 1 cup (225ml) water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2. Heat a sauté pan at medium heat with 1 cup (225ml) water. Add the kale and cover, steaming for 5-10 minutes, until the kale is bright green. Drain and add to the bowl with the quinoa.
3. Add the beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, salsa, pineapple, and corn. Toss until the ingredients are well mixed.
4. Top with the avocado and green onions and serve immediately.


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The other night, lying in bed, James was practicing all of the anatomy he has learned; pointing to each place and telling me what they were. Just because he knows now.
Ear, eyes, nose, mouth, neck, tummy, knee, foot, toes. That's what he knows. Such a smart little boy.
In six days he will be 21 months old and that means only THREE MONTHS before he's 2 years old. Besides learning G-rated body parts, he is also saying things like:
"Leave me alone." (to his dad, not me)
"Mama, outtide. Wook!"
"Bike" or "Bikey"
"Cat" and "Cats"
"Teeth" (he says this when he wants to brush his teeth which thankfully is often)
"Broosh" (brush)
"Toots" or "Toost" (toast)
"Mik" (milk; while he still does the sign for milk)
"Thank you"
"Yes" and "No"
"Chwis" or "Kiss" (Chris)
"Grwace" (Grace)
So much change in the past month. I think I'm getting use to Mom not being here anymore. It's not like it was ever a hard reality to grasp (if only); it was all too much, too real to avoid it actually. He doesn't call for YaYa unless he sees a photo and then he just says "YaYa" and gives the photo a kiss. He does this on his own, no coaching. So, I guess at least for now, he still has some memory of her.
We spend most days alone together. It's not like we can walk outside and be somewhere fun and since I have to conserve money like I'm rationing food during the Great Depression we don't drive a lot. Still, we manage to simultaneously have fun and get on each others' nerves, and despite it all he never tells me to leave him alone or go. He is like my little barnacle, attached to me all the time.
Like I said, this is both a pro and a con.
That's the thing about being a parent I've learned. Every thing is both a blessing and an annoyance; you like your alone time but you miss them when they're gone, you like that they love you but it's easy to be smothered, they are learning words but they're talking back to you. It's all a double-edge sword; non-parents give looks like they think I'm horrible when I say "Sometimes he drives me bat shit crazy" as if I've just admitted something no sane or decent parent would ever think let alone say aloud. You will learn what every parent already knows soon enough young ones. You have been warned.


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Starting tomorrow on the Rob Long Show during the MMA segment with John Rallo, the loser of the previous night of The Ultimate Fighter 6 will be calling in.
The Ultimate Fighter is the hit reality mixed martial arts show on Spike TV that airs at 10pm on Wednesday nights.
There are 16 fighters that are picked for the show; they are then picked by the two coaches on the show Matt Hughes and Matt Serra for their individual teams. Fights are then picked by the coach each week, after the fight the winner continues on towards trying to secure a six figure contract with the UFC. In a different twist than in the past, the loser will stay in the house in Las Vegas with the rest of the participants.
Matt Serra and Matt Hughes will fight for Serra's Welterweight title at a ppv in Dec.
So each Thursday at 2:40, the losing fighter from the show the night before will call in and talk about his experience on the show and I am sure about losing the fight.
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Now we would like to mention bank statement requirements for applying UK study visa. The tuition fee per year for undergraduate level courses is euro 4000 to euro 20,000 per year. Moreover, the tuition fee for postgraduate courses is euro 4500 to euro 25000 per year. Student should know that his bank statement should show the required funds for at least 30 days before applying for the UK study visa. It is important that student should submit his bank statement along with his visa application.
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ICD-10 Diagnosis Code M34.81
Systemic sclerosis with lung involvement
Diagnosis Code M34.81
Short Description: Systemic sclerosis with lung involvement
Long Description: Systemic sclerosis with lung involvement
This is the 2018 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code M34.81
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The diagnosis code M34.81 is grouped in the following Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG V35.0)
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References found for the code M34.81 in the Index to Diseases and Injuries:
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When you breathe, your lungs take in oxygen from the air and deliver it to the bloodstream. The cells in your body need oxygen to work and grow. During a normal day, you breathe nearly 25,000 times. People with lung disease have difficulty breathing. Millions of people in the U.S. have lung disease. If all types of lung disease are lumped together, it is the number three killer in the United States.
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Scleroderma means hard skin. It is a group of diseases that cause abnormal growth of connective tissue. Connective tissue is the material inside your body that gives your tissues their shape and helps keep them strong. In scleroderma, the tissue gets hard or thick. It can cause swelling or pain in your muscles and joints.
Symptoms of scleroderma include
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Systemic scleroderma Systemic scleroderma is an autoimmune disorder that affects the skin and internal organs. Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body's own tissues and organs. The word "scleroderma" means hard skin in Greek, and the condition is characterized by the buildup of scar tissue (fibrosis) in the skin and other organs. The condition is also called systemic sclerosis because the fibrosis can affect organs other than the skin. Fibrosis is due to the excess production of a tough protein called collagen, which normally strengthens and supports connective tissues throughout the body.The signs and symptoms of systemic scleroderma usually begin with episodes of Raynaud phenomenon, which can occur weeks to years before fibrosis. In Raynaud phenomenon, the fingers and toes of affected individuals turn white or blue in response to cold temperature or other stresses. This effect occurs because of problems with the small vessels that carry blood to the extremities. Another early sign of systemic scleroderma is puffy or swollen hands before thickening and hardening of the skin due to fibrosis. Skin thickening usually occurs first in the fingers (called sclerodactyly) and may also involve the hands and face. In addition, people with systemic scleroderma often have open sores (ulcers) on their fingers, painful bumps under the skin (calcinosis), or small clusters of enlarged blood vessels just under the skin (telangiectasia).Fibrosis can also affect internal organs and can lead to impairment or failure of the affected organs. The most commonly affected organs are the esophagus, heart, lungs, and kidneys. Internal organ involvement may be signaled by heartburn, difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), high blood pressure (hypertension), kidney problems, shortness of breath, diarrhea, or impairment of the muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract (intestinal pseudo-obstruction).There are three types of systemic scleroderma, defined by the tissues affected in the disorder. In one type of systemic scleroderma, known as limited cutaneous systemic scleroderma, fibrosis usually affects only the hands, arms, and face. Limited cutaneous systemic scleroderma used to be known as CREST syndrome, which is named for the common features of the condition: calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal motility dysfunction, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia. In another type of systemic scleroderma, known as diffuse cutaneous systemic scleroderma, the fibrosis affects large areas of skin, including the torso and the upper arms and legs, and often involves internal organs. In diffuse cutaneous systemic scleroderma, the condition worsens quickly and organ damage occurs earlier than in other types of the condition. In the third type of systemic scleroderma, called systemic sclerosis sine scleroderma ("sine" means without in Latin), fibrosis affects one or more internal organs but not the skin.Approximately 15 percent to 25 percent of people with features of systemic scleroderma also have signs and symptoms of another condition that affects connective tissue, such as polymyositis, dermatomyositis, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren syndrome, or systemic lupus erythematosus. The combination of systemic scleroderma with other connective tissue abnormalities is known as scleroderma overlap syndrome.
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General Equivalence Map Definitions
The ICD-10 and ICD-9 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.
- Approximate Flag - The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
- No Map Flag - The no map flag indicates that a code in the source system is not linked to any code in the target system.
- Combination Flag - The combination flag indicates that more than one code in the target system is required to satisfy the full equivalent meaning of a code in the source system.
Present on Admission
The Present on Admission (POA) indicator is used for diagnosis codes included in claims involving inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals. POA indicators must be reported to CMS on each claim to facilitate the grouping of diagnoses codes into the proper Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG). CMS publishes a listing of specific diagnosis codes that are exempt from the POA reporting requirement.


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SEATTLE – Seattle Police detectives are investigating an early morning shooting on Capitol Hill. Police said that a wounded man was found shot several times near 10th Avenue and East Pine Street just after 3 a.m. Sunday. As officers arrived and found the victim, an update indicated that a possible suspect was seen running through nearby Cal Anderson Park. Police responded to the park and located the suspect, took him into custody. Police said that the man had a gun in his possession.
The Seattle Fire Department transported the shooting victim to Harborview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Detectives are trying to determine what lead up to the shooting incident.


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Monday, September 29, 2014
T is for Tuesday- Veggie Dilemma
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Wow you are doing a great job there, love those ginger snap cookies, one of my favourites but always bought onesReplyDelete
Bridget #2
The last time I bought fresh ginger was about two years ago. I've used it in cooking Thai food, but never ginger snaps. These sound wonderful.ReplyDelete
You are doing a good thing for these women. I hope they can appreciate the time and love you have put into the snacks and journals. I'm sure there will be some who can, while others might not. It all depends on how hardened they have become in prison.
I'm not sure what to tell you about the food. I try to find things I can eat, even if it's just a potato or veggie. Sometimes that's enough for me. Hope it will be for you, too.
Thanks for sharing your tea, cookies, and journals with us for T this week. Good luck with your event.
I love your journals and what a great thing to introduce to the women and their teens.ReplyDelete
Great what you do there ... that sounds so good to me!ReplyDelete
This ginger snap cookies look yummie!
The journals are beautiful- hope they can take them with them!
Happy T-Day!
This is a nice thing you are doing, and I hope the journals you made will be allowed. You really put a lot of love and effort into both them and the cookies. Hope the day goes well!ReplyDelete
I've never heard of drinking oat straw. You can drink oat straw? I try to stretch my food experiences a bit beyond what I'm used to, but there are still times (like your blog post) when I'm exposed to something totally beyond my expectations. Thx!ReplyDelete
Great journals, great stamp. I hope you find something on the "menu" that suits you. Certainly you are giving your time and effort to a good cause.ReplyDelete
what gorgeous journals...I should think the women & girls will be touched and appreciative, even if they don't show it. You never know when something you say or do will be a turning point for someone else! Hope there will be some veggies or fruit for you to enjoy...those cookies certainly look delicious! good luck at the event...blessings to you for your effort and caring!ReplyDelete
Have a good day treating the Moms and Teens to your gifts :) I think they're lovely! I like to use both, ginger and turmeric, but have never used the turmeric root! Thanks for sharing that and thank you for helping others :)ReplyDelete
Now you have be craving gingersnaps, which I haven't had for years and years. Great work you're doing. I hope they can take the journals back with them. Happy T-Day! :)ReplyDelete
Oh wow, what a wonderfully creative and thoughtful idea, Bridget. Thanks for sharing! And I apologize about the difficulty in commenting on my website. I'll see what I can do to fix it, but thanks for letting me know!ReplyDelete
That must be some really healthy drink! Lovely idea for the journals. Happy Tuesday!ReplyDelete
Beautiful journals Robin and what a wonderful thing you are doing for and with these ladies.ReplyDelete
Can't help with the phood delima.
Happy T-day
Perhaps you can sneak some little something in your purse to eat other than the snacks you are bringing?? Or perhaps you let the day be an exception to your rule...you know there are always those out there....Hugs! debReplyDelete
Your journals are just stunning! I reckon I could live off gingersnaps if I tried.ReplyDelete


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"Wu-Tang Is Forever," Comeback CD Hitting Stores This Summer
The New York rap collective signed with Rifkind's SRC Records this past December. Wu-Tang, who came in to prominence in the early 90's via Rifkind's now-defunct Loud Records, have not released a group album since 2001's Iron Flag.
During their six-year hiatus, all nine members of the group have released solo albums. The group's most eccentric member, ODB (born Russell Tyrone Jones), died in 2004 from an accidental overdose while recording his third solo project.
"This is the perfect time for us to come back, the stars are aligned," explained RZA via a statement. "It's like when we first started with Steve. We put out real hip-hop at a time when it was turning into pop or R&B. We brought the focus back to the music in its rawest form, without studio polish or radio hooks."
According to RZA, the album will feature a performance of ODB "in his rawest form" and a tribute song dedicated to the fallen rapper titled "Life Changes".
"The energy is just like it was, and it's needed in our industry same as back then," added Rifkind. "Over the last few years, the group has developed a whole new fan base of 20-year-olds and even younger who've never even seen them play."
"People want something that gives them an adrenaline rush," emphasized RZA. "We're here to supply that fix. How could hip-hop be dead if Wu-Tang is forever? We're here to revive the spirit and the economics and bring in a wave of energy that has lately dissipated."
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Park and Recreation Commission
(meeting taped)
Monthly meeting: Monday, November 14, 2005 in the Aldermanic Chambers of the Old City Hall.
Meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m.
By roll call, members present: John Walsh, David Mikos, Al Felice, Beverly Moran and Karen Izzo. James Benanto arrived at 7:12 p.m. Matt Cripps was excused.
Parks and Recreation Director Dennis O'Connell was present. Athletic Director Joseph Orazetti arrived at 8:15 p.m.
additions or deletions to the agenda:
Without objection, the agenda was accepted as written.
approval of minutes:
A motion was made by David Mikos and second by Al Felice. Move to accept the minutes of October 11, 2005, as written. Motion carried unanimously.
Public portion:
No public was present at this time.
Nothing was presented. Mr. O'Connell indicated that a report on the skate park is forthcoming.
NEW or OTHER BUSINESS:
A.) Update on the Greenway: Two sections of the bridge have been delivered. Completion of the bridge is delayed until the spring as concrete work is needed and weather conditions will not permit the work during the cold months. The contractor is working on signage and markings on the trail. The Safety Committee is working on creating the colored zones of the trail so that in an emergency, a person can identify their approximate location by the color zone they are in at the time. The usage of the greenway has been incredible.
B. & C.) Update on Neighborhood Committee request to have the Commission oversee the administration of Witek Park and the Onopiak property and Update on Public Works reorganization: With the recent election, these matters was tabled for further discussion with the new administration. The Commission will express their concerns for ongoing maintenance needs for the facilities that must be addressed in a timely fashion and the function of Public Works in accomplishing this task.
Parks & Recreation Director's Report: Mr. O'Connell reported that basketball registration is complete with 210 registrants. They will be playing at Irving, Bradley and the Derby Veteran's Community Center. The Saturday League at the Derby Veteran's Community Center has fourteen teams.
The Ryan Field Complex football visitors' bleachers were inspected and subsequently removed. Portable bleachers and borrowing from other locations are being explored for the Thanksgiving Day game.
Pop Warner has finished their regular season. Two cheerleading teams have won the State competitions and are advancing to the regionals.
The 4th Annual Thanksgiving Day Road Race will be held in the morning and registration is very good. The Commission thanked the police and fire departments for their assistance in this endeavor. Last year the Boy's and Girl's Club received approximately $6,000 from the proceeds.
At the Derby/Wilbur Cross football game, a New Haven resident fell on the bleachers. A report is on file with the Board of Education. The bleachers were inspected by Public Works and maintained as necessary.
The Athletic Director received a request from Woodland (Beacon Falls) football to hold a tournament game at Derby (neutral field). Members briefly discussed this request voicing concern with the bleacher situation, the field conditions, the fact that Derby is not associated with the NVL league and whether this was a request that should be before the Board of Alderman. The matter will be further discussed upon the arrival of the Athletic Director.
Committee Reports:
Finance Committee – Mr. O'Connell indicated that the budget would be tight as everything seems to be more costly this year. He will be monitoring the situation.
Mr. Benanto noted that Seymour recently installed turf on the football field with financing through a State grant. It was noted that the city used Small Cities Grant funding. It was suggested that Derby explore any possible avenues of funding for their capital projects.
Members discussed the long-term needs for the recreational programs. The soccer fields will be in use in the spring and this will offer some relief to the field use but the other programs' needs must also be explored. It was noted that as the City considers plans for a new Middle School, fields should be part of the request as the City has the opportunity for partial reimbursement from the State for the construction. They noted that many towns are now going to artificial turf on the fields. This proposal was discouraged a few years ago because of the cost, but it was felt that the City should revisit the idea as the increased amount of usage the new surface could support would equate to having another field.
Programs Committee – The Committee met November 7th. Many of the program directors were present. Wrestling indicated that they are searching for a location, possibly at the High School gym. Members questioned whether Middle School students could participate or would it be a conflict with CIAC rules. This will be explored with the High School wrestling coach. Pop Warner is exploring the cost for the installation of the lights at the picnic grove. Little League is getting prices for fencing. Little League expressed concern that the upstairs of the Little League field house is not being maintained. This will be brought to the attention of the custodian.
All of the programs were asked to begin looking at their 2006-2007 budget requests so the information can be available by February, when the Commission will begin to prepare the Recreational budget.
First Aid and CPR course offerings were discussed and there was interest so the Committee will explore scheduling said courses.
There is a possibility that an Indian on horseback may ride down the trail from the High School parking area and stage on the sideline at the game, as per a previous tradition. The Athletic Director is exploring whether this would be allowed.
Facilities Committee – Parents are very pleased with the improved conditions of the Ryan Field field house.
OSHA inspected the Derby Veteran's Community Center and noted minor violations needing to be addressed. The Mayor's assistant is handling the matter.
At Witek Park, the fields are in good condition. The City Engineer is exploring the drainage along the side of the fields as the drainage system that was installed is not functioning as per the design.
Mr. Benanto noted that the outdoor lights at the fields lose their brightness as they age. The City's current practice is to replace the unit when it burns out. He suggested that the units be inspected to see if they are aged and providing less than the needed lumens. An ongoing schedule could then be developed to coincide with the budget.
Athletic Director's Report: Mr. Orazetti arrived. The Woodland request was revisited. Members restated their concerns.
A motion was made by David Mikos and second by Karen Izzo. Move to allow Woodland football to use the Ryan Field Complex football field on Thursday, November 17th with the understanding that the Athletic Director and the Recreation Director will use best judgment to determine the field conditions and the ability to play and further that all facility costs will be paid by Woodland (i.e. police, public works, ambulance) with the understanding that Woodland will receive the gate proceeds and further if a postponement is necessary, the game must be played by Saturday or the use will be withdrawn.
Vote on the motion. Chairman Walsh, Beverly Moran and James Benanto were opposed, the motion did not carry.
Motion was made by Karen Izzo and second by Beverly Moran. Move to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
The next Parks & Recreation Commission meeting will be Monday, December 12, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Old City Hall, 35 Fifth Street. If the Aldermanic Chambers are unavailable then the Veteran's room will be requested.
Respectfully prepared,
Karen Kemmesies, secretary
Send your e-mail questions or comments to Derby Recreation Commission


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Title: Taste
Author: Kate Evangelista
Paperback: 276 pages
Publisher: Crescent Moon Press (April 30, 2012)
Language: English
Book Blurb:
At Barinkoff Academy, there's only one rule: no students on campus after curfew. Phoenix McKay soon finds out why when she is left behind at sunset. A group calling themselves night students threaten to taste her flesh until she is saved by a mysterious, alluring boy. With his pale skin, dark eyes, and mesmerizing voice, Demitri is both irresistible and impenetrable.
He warns her to stay away from his dangerous world of flesh eaters. Unfortunately, the gorgeous and playful Luka has other plans. When Phoenix is caught between her physical and her emotional attraction, she becomes the keeper of a deadly secret that will rock the foundations of an ancient civilization living beneath Barinkoff Academy.
Phoenix doesn't realize until it is too late that the closer she gets to both Demitri and Luka the more she is plunging them all into a centuries old feud.
My Thoughts:
Taste is the first book I've ever read from Ms. Kate Evangelista. I must say that this book is full of surprises and it offered a very unique twist in our usual Paranormal beings.
Let's start off with the very different and prestigious academy! Barinkoff Academy has a strict policy when it comes to curfew. Anyone who breaks it gets expelled! It's a rule no one had ever broken... except for Phoenix McKay. Unfortunately, Phoenix doze off while reading a book in her usual spot in the library thus making her break the rule. And that's when her great adventure started.
She found out about the Night Students... nobody knows about them and she was surprised to see them because, one look and you'll know they're different because they're unnaturally gorgeous. Phoenix had gotten away from being found out and expelled that night with the help of the ever gorgeous Demitri, one of the night students but Phoenix is curious and she's determined to find out the mystery behind the Night students, the only question is, what would happen if she finds the truth she was craving for.
I really did enjoy reading this book. It was different. I really thought at first, that it would be a rip off of an anime/manga that I used to watch but I was wrong! Taste had its own uniqueness from all the other YA paranormal romance books I've ever read. The plot is somewhat new and I must say that it was executed well. Once you've picked this book up, you won't put it down.
The characters are pretty exciting too. I love them all. At first, I didn't understand Phoenix McKay at all. I mean, she already got away the first time she accidentally broke the curfew rule and she still broke the rule the second time because of what.. curiosity?! She was really annoying and frustrating at first but the she grew on me. As I read more pages, the more I understand Phoenix and the more she became endeared to me.
Luka and Demitri. These lovable guys! I can't say anything more because I simply love them and I wish they're real!
The romance between Phoenix and Demitri is so endearing. It's intense, sexy, full of angst but the fun is always there.
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When Kate Evangelista was told she had a knack for writing stories, she did the next best thing: entered medical school. After realizing she wasn't going to be the next Doogie Howser, M.D., Kate wandered into the Literature department of her university and never looked back. Today, she is in possession of a piece of paper that says to the world she owns a Literature degree. To make matters worse, she took Master's courses in creative writing. In the end, she realized to be a writer, none of what she had mattered. What really mattered? Writing. Plain and simple, honest to God, sitting in front of her computer, writing.
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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA - December 5, 2007
Digi-Key Corporation and Magnasphere Corporation announced today the signing of a global distribution agreement.
Magnasphere Corporation is a provider of magnetic sensor technology to the security and industrial markets. Magnasphere's patented, award-winning technology has established new industry standards for high security switch performance and ferrous proximity sensing, providing an affordable and effective alternative to reed switch and other magnetic and inductive sensor technologies.
Magnasphere products stocked by Digi-Key are featured in its print and online catalogs and are available for purchase directly from Digi-Key. The terms of this new distribution agreement will enable Digi-Key to fulfill both the prototype/design as well as the production quantity needs of its widespread customer base.
"Magnasphere's innovative magnetic sensor technology is certain to be of great interest to countless design engineers who are involved in creating many of the products of tomorrow," said Mark Larson, Digi-Key president and COO. "To that end, we are very pleased to add Magnasphere Corporation to our family of supplier partners."
"We are proud to be associated with this industry leader," said Rick Kirschman, Magnasphere president. "As an important emerging technology, Magnasphere brand recognition will be greatly enhanced through its exposure to Digi-Key's vast customer base."
About Digi-Key Corporation
Digi-Key Corporation, based in Thief River Falls, Minn., is a global, full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components, offering more than three million products from over 650 quality name-brand manufacturers. With over one million products in stock and an impressive selection of online resources, Digi-Key is committed to stocking the broadest range of electronic components in the industry and providing the best service possible to its customers. Additional information and access to Digi-Key's broad product offering is available on the Digi-Key website.
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Magnasphere Corp. is a privately held company founded in 2002 with the purpose of providing magnetic sensor technology to the residential, commercial, and federal security markets, as well as the broad industrial and commercial market place. Magnasphere represents the first significant improvement in two-wire magnetic switch and sensor technology since the introduction of the reed switch in the 1930s. Magnasphere's patented, award-winning technology establishes new industry standards for high security sensor performance while providing an affordable and more effective alternative to other magnetic switch technologies used in a variety of applications. To learn more, visit www.magnasphere.com.
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Varanasi or Benares is a large city in Uttar Pradesh. Religious capital of India from the earliest times, it enjoys a great reputation for Holiness and the knowledge of his wise. Legend reports that there are 3,000 years, the greatest philosophers already flocked there to meditate and pray. But it is more than likely that Varanasi was founded in the 7th century BCE. Symbol of Hinduism, it was plundered and destroyed repeatedly by the Mughal attackers and in particular by the Emperor Aurangzeb. In 1775, the city came under British control.
Varanasi is fully located on the left bank of the Ganges, facing the rising sun, the other side being devoid of any construction is described not Benares, it lives and it is on the brink of its ghats, these stairs which run along the Ganges on almost seven kilometres, best captures the essence of Hinduism. On the ghats, beats the heart of Benares which awakens at dawn for ritual baths in the cleansing waters of the Ganges River where a multitude of pilgrims perform their meditations and prayers. It comes to Varanasi to pray but also to die.
Early in the morning (not privatized) boat on the Ganges along the ghats. Then, visit of the city. The main temple of the city is Vishvanatha, the Golden Temple. Built in the 10th century, it was repeatedly destroyed and replaced by a mosque. The current building, whose construction took 27 years, dates from the middle of the 18th century and is forbidden to non-Hindus. The city is an important University Center and the headquarters of the Banaras Hindu University, one of the oldest universities dedicated to the study of Sanskrit. Bharat Mata Mandir is a museum where you can admire a gigantic map of the India in relief. Then, stroll in the old Benares, SIP city of temples scattered in a maze of alleys. It is here that the atmosphere of the city is the most intense.
The city, known for its ghats along the Ganges, also contains another treasure: it is the capital of silk. In some neighbourhoods, the sector is living most households, trades transmitted from father to son. There weavers in Muslim families and designers in Hindu families who finalize sales. The production of silk is renowned all over the world and people come from far away to get.


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Anthony Spencer: The Latest Weapon In Cowboys Arsenal
As most Cowboys fans know, we have plenty of talent within our defensive huddle: DeMarcus Ware, J-Rat, Brooking, etc., I could go on and on.
However, one player that has really come in to his own this season is linebacker Anthony Spencer. In the last few games number 93 has been on fire. In 12 games he has played this season, he has tallied 45 tackles, 2 sacks, an interception, and a forced fumble. He is quickly making a name for himself and has become relied upon as much as fellow defensive play-makers Ware and Ratliff.
In 2007, the Cowboys' scouts knew what a talent they where getting when they selected Anthony Spencer as their #1 pick. He has athletic ability and is fast enough to offer a change of pace and give the team another solid pass rushing option. He played in all 16 games his rookie season and started 6. The only other Dallas Cowboys that have achieved this their rookie year are Lee Roy Jordan in 1963, Robert Jones in 1992, and DeMarcus Ware in 2005. Pretty good company of you ask me.
So, where did this young power house come from? Let me tell you a little about Anthony Spencer before the Cowboys drafted him and he slipped that famous silver helmet on for the first time.
Anthony E. Spencer II is 6-3 and weighs in at 256. He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on January 23, 1984.
As a teenager, Spencer was a 3 year starter playing nose guard and full back at Bishop Luers High School, in Fort Wayne. While playing fullback, he absolutely dominated in the backfield and he ran for more than 600 yards, averaging solid 9.1 yards per carry. By the time Spencer was through, he ended his high school career by setting team records in tackles and sacks. Anthony lettered in both football and basketball, and this helped him get accepted at Purdue University.
While at Purdue, Spencer majored in African American Studies and minored in law society, but it was on the gridiron that he would make his impact and make scouts take notice. He started 36 of 47 games for the Boilermakers and recorded 155 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries,13 pass deflections, and a blocked kick. If you were to look into Purdue's record books, Anthony's name would appear for sacks, tackles, and forced fumbles. He already has his name written in the Dallas Cowboys record books thanks to an impressive rookie campaign. and I am looking forward to see what else this exciting and intimidating linebacker will achieve in the future.
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One of the most controversial aspects of the London Olympic opening ceremony (i.e. amid the slavering adulation a few people questioned it) was the way that the NHS was literally given centre stage for a good 20 minutes or so of the show.
Sun on Sunday columnist and free school campaigner Toby Young said of the ceremony as a whole that it was a "£27 million party political broadcast for the Labour Party", while Peter Hitchens of the Mail on Sunday asked "What sort of country has a hospital bed as a symbol of national pride?"
Speaking for myself when I heard that the NHS was to feature in the opening ceremony I thought it was ludicrous. One might as well celebrate the fact that as a nation we also have fire brigades, railway lines and tourist information centres.
Alas I was not aware at that time that the celebration of the NHS would actually verge on cultish adoration, with the three sacred letters practically written in flame in the middle of the Olympic stadium (by the way it would be interesting to know how many of Britain's athletes who won gold in that very stadium use the NHS rather than private health care to keep their bodies in top condition).
Those on the left often claim that the Evil Tories (of which I am not one) hate the NHS and are constantly making dastardly schemes to destroy it, thus allowing the downtrodden to die on the streets.
This is foolish. I for one do not hate the NHS but nor do I love it. In the past the NHS has provided me with a very good service in some areas and yet I've also had to deal with much more negative experiences. The same is also true of many people up and down the land no doubt.
No it's not the NHS I hate but the weird and intolerant cult that has grown up around it. Nigel Lawson spoke no truer words when he said that the NHS was the closest thing the English have to a religion.
The followers of this bizarre faith apparently hold a number of truths to be self-evident, despite the fact that most of these truths are easily disproved. The first of these dogmas is that "There is no health service but the NHS and Bevan is its prophet".
Well Bevan may have been the prophet but despite the NHS allegedly being the envy of the world there are many developed nations which do not have its equivalent and yet somehow the bubonic plague has been held at bay. Some of these systems are no doubt worse than the NHS but some (whisper when you say it) might actually be better. The point however is that other systems are available and some of them even work.
The second and even more ludicrous article of faith is that the NHS is "free". Well it is free if you don't work or avoid paying taxes, but for the rest of the population a large chunk of their income is taken away from them as a kind of compulsory tithe in order fund this "free healthcare" whether they make use of it or not.
Perhaps one day the British nation will be able to shake itself free from this strange enchantment but until that time it seems unlikely that we'll be able to look at NHS as we do any other public service and see what it does well and where it is found wanting.


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individual development plans
What is an Individual Development Plan (IDP)?
An IDP is an essential planning tool used to map out academic and professional development throughout graduate school and postdoctoral training.
An IDP helps graduate students and postdoctoral scholars:
- Assess current skills and strengths related to academic and professional career goals
- Make a plan for developing skills to achieve current and future professional goals
- Foster communicate with advisors and mentors about goals, related skills, and professional development
Why is an IDP Important?
A thoughtfully completed IDP can serve as a proactive and effective planning and communication tool. The IDP process guides graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to reflect on their career goals in light of their current situation, and define specific actions to achieve goals. An IDP allows graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to identify their professional goals and to communicate these goals to their faculty advisor/mentor.
Individual Development Plan Tools
Sciences and Engineering:
myIDP Website: http://myidp.sciencecareers.org/
The myIDP website allows you to create a free online IDP profile including: exercises to help you examine your skills, interests, and values; 20 scientific career paths aligning to your skills and interests; tools for setting strategic goals; and resources to guide you through the process.
Social Sciences/Humanities:
ImaginePhD Website: https://www.imaginephd.com/
ImaginePhD is a free online career exploration and planning tool for PhD students and postdoctoral scholars in the humanities and social sciences. Powered by the Graduate Career Consortium, it is designed to meet the growing need to bridge the knowledge gap between doctoral education and the realm of career possibilities. ImaginePhD users can:
- assess their career-related skills, interests, and values
- explore careers paths appropriate to their disciplines
- create self-defined goals
- map out next steps for career and professional development success


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WuXi AppTec clinical trial material (CTM) manufacturing facilities are designed for production of Phase I and Phase IIB materials. WuXi AppTec currently manufactures solid oral (including liquid filled hard gelatin capsules), sachets, liquid oral and topical semi-solid dosage forms.
- The GMP facility complies with US FDA, EMEA and SFDA requirements
- Over-encapsulation of tablets and capsules for blinded clinical supplies
- Expanded capacity offers multiple product manufacturing simultaneously which allows handling different products in parallel without delaying in clinical supplies
- Facility capable of handling with hygroscopic and light sensitive compounds
- Successfully supplied over 400 clinical supplies in different parts of world without any delays; clinical supplies have been sent to USA, UK, EU, Australia, Thailand, Korea, and China
- Experience in handling compounds with different exposure control limits (ECL)
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- Bottles with screw caps including CRC caps
- Thermoforming blisters (PVC/PVDC/Aclar/Trilamintes-Alu)
- Cold forming blisters (Alu-Alu) in different formats
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Greetings fellow parasitophiliacs! First of all, let me begin how I've begun far to many of my most recent posts by apologizing for my lack of writing lately. As a PhD candidate, I could come up with a million excuses...namely that I'm focusing heavily on my dissertation at the moment...but suffice it to say that I've had good intentions without the available time it takes to write something that you *hopefully* will enjoy reading.
I'll try to keep today's post short and sweet without getting too sentimental. Last weekend I attended my first American Society of Parasitologists meeting. I've been a member of this society for several years, but this was the first time I was able to go to one of the annual meetings.
This meeting was held over the course of four days in Omaha, Nebraska. The meeting consisted of a wonderful mix of student and faculty presentations covering a wide range of parasitological topics. There were a few symposia on topics that included undergraduate education and community outreach with regard to parasitology. These symposia featured several excellent talks by prominent members of the society.
For me, the most fun part of the meeting was the ability to catch up with other parasitologists and to have the chance to meet some of the "big names" for the first time. Like any young professional, I always leave wondering if I made the good impression that I hoped to make or if I said something stupid without realizing it. However, everyone that I met was welcoming and kind, so if I did say something stupid, they were nice enough not to make me feel dumb. It's pretty amazing to be a part of a society that is full of so many people who make you feel like you belong even if they've just met you.
The president of the society described our gathering as being similar to a "family reunion". It certainly felt that way to me, even being a relative new-comer with regard to attending the national meetings. I got to see many familiar faces from the Southwestern Association of Parasitologists (SWAP) and Rocky Mountain Conference of Parasitologists (RMCP) meetings that I've been attending since Dr. Duszynski took me to my first SWAP meeting while I was working on my master's. It's always great catching up and seeing what sorts of things people are working on.
I was also fortunate to meet a number of new people, including fellow students and prominent parasitologists conducting research in all kinds of neat areas. I met the now past-president of the society, Dr. David Lindsay, and got to talk to him about Toxoplasma gondii and other fun coccidia that he has spent his career studying. He introduced me to his student, Richard, who is studying Sarcocystis. He also offered me some of his spit to help with my dissertation...I've never been so excited to have received such an offer! (He is seropositive for T. gondii, so I could really use his spit to help with some of my experimental work.)
I briefly met our new president, Dr. Mark Siddall. Dr. Siddall studies leeches and works at the American Museum of Natural History. We didn't talk long, but we did get to talk a bit about outreach for the society. I can't commit to much, but it would be good to give back to the society in some way. I plan to send him an email later to touch base about how I can help. (I'm thinking I'll pitch the idea of getting ASP on Imgur, which would be pretty cool!) He also talked to me a bit about my dissertation and offered to put me in touch with some ancient DNA people if I have time to add that component into my dissertation work. Additionally, I got to meet one of his students briefly. The student was doing this really great work with microCT scanning of leeches. The animations in his presentation were excellent.
I was able to meet with several people who took the time to speak with me about my dissertation work. First, I met Dr. Charles Faulkner. I have read several of Dr. Faulkner's papers, so it was very exciting to meet him in person. We had a couple of opportunities to chat about the molecular work that I will be embarking upon this August and he was kind enough to give me his thoughts on some of the parasite eggs that I've been finding in my samples. What a great guy!
I also met with Dr. Agustin Jimenez. I've known Agustin for several years and I was happy that he had time to chat with me at ASP. He sat with me for a good while giving his thoughts on some of my photos of parasite eggs from my material and he had lots of insights to share since he had published on material from the same site. He even sent me some supplementary material from his work on the site that I've been looking through since I got back to the station for the summer.
I got to talk with lots of other people, but this post is already starting to look a bit long, so I'll cut it short for now. Overall, this was a great meeting! I enjoyed the food, fun, and familiar faces that filled the venue and it was wonderful to meet so many fellow parasitophiliacs in one place. I look forward to next year's meeting and to doing a little bit of service for such an open and supportive society run by awesome people. :)
The Moral of the Story
If you love what you do, you should seek out societies of like-minded people. Attending these meetings is a great way to enhance your knowledge base of the discipline and to expand your network of colleagues (and friends if you are lucky). These gatherings open the door for collaborative efforts and can be hugely beneficial for troubleshooting your own research. Plus, a hotel full of parasitologists is a pretty fun place to be! Where else can you talk about parasites while eating and not have one person make a comment about how it's not appropriate dinner conversation? (The struggle is real!)


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Mr. Dominick has been practicing law since 1982. His areas of emphasis are personal injury, criminal defense, family law, water and environmental law, business, and insurance law.
Mr. Dominick received a Master of Laws Degree in Environmental and Water Law from George Washington University's National Law Center in Washington, D.C. in 1995. During that time, he served an internship in the White House Office of Environmental Policy (now the CEQ).
Mr. Dominick graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree with high honors at Idaho State University in 1978. He then earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho in 1982. He is admitted before the bar of the Idaho Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, U.S. Court of Appeals (9th Circuit), and the U.S. Supreme Court.
In law school, Mr. Dominick was the Lead Articles Editor for the Idaho Law Review. He served a legal clerkship for Judge Schwartzman before moving into a personal injury practice. Mr. Dominick later served as a Deputy Attorney General and drug asset prosecutor for the Idaho Department of Law Enforcement, and also as a criminal prosecutor for Boise City. He later served as a Senior Deputy Attorney General and General Counsel for the Idaho Department of Labor.
Mr. Dominick is a member of the Idaho State Bar, and served as Chair of the Section on Professional Responsibility and Ethics. He is a member of the Fourth District Bar Association, serving as President in 2002-03. He was also a Board Member of the Continuing Education Committee of the Idaho Law Foundation. He served as a board member and corporate secretary for the Boise Valley Credit Union.
Mr. Dominick has tried over 60 jury trials and 300 court trials to date. He is listed in the 2001 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America Consumer Guide and is rated "AV" preeminent (the highest rating) by confidential reviews of lawyers and judges (Martindale-Hubbell).
Tom and Bobbi were married in 1982 and have two children, Samantha and Matthew. Bobbi Dominick is also an attorney, emphasizing Employment Law and Appellate practice.


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Greetings Today - Aug 2016
We're so pleased when we read about the success of our stockists and we're especially proud to be one of the three main greeting card suppliers for The Royal Yacht Britannia. In it's feature article 'Britannia is Best' in Greetings Today August edition our cards are mentioned as one of their bestselling lines. Thanks to The Royal Yacht for the mention and we can certainly testify that visiting the yacht is a great day out for everyone!
Courier - Weekend December 5th 2015
Thrilled to be featured in the prestigious 'Meet you Maker' section of the Saturday Courier this weekend. Thank you Michael Alexander!
Greetings Today September 2015 Issue 1 Volume 17
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Friday, June 18, 2010
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...because I can't handle their cuteness. And because getting dressed up in your costume and dancing on stage is like, a really big deal.
Oh, and because my blog has been so boring lately. (wink)
I am so lucky to have these two! They are so much fun and are the best big sisters to Kherington. And they have been sooooo patient with me these last few weeks as I've been packing up the house and having constant photoshoots. They are awesome. Actually, sidenote...just this morning as I was working on some pictures Payton asked me, "Mommy, are you still going to be a photographer in the new house?" Haha! I dunno why, I just thought that was so funny!
I am on the homeward stretch to getting this house all packed up. I've been throwing things away, packing things up and organizing like crazy. It is alot of work, but I love the feeling that everything that we're taking to the new house is stuff we actually want and need. No more junk! Feels good. I don't care what anyone says, moving really is the only way to get rid of everything that you don't need. I would never have the energy to clean out every nook and cranny otherwise! So, Tuesday is the big day, and then we'll be staying with my parents until our new house is ready...hopefully sometime in August. Luckily it's summer and we don't have to worry about schedules, we'll just be playin'. So we are all excited.
Wish me luck and let's get summer goin'!
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Lady Falcons prey on Lady Bulldogs, 5-1
Plainview softball coach Johnny Hill wanted to keep his team in rhythm as they head toward a bi-district playoff series against Dumas Friday and Saturday. So, he scheduled a practice game Tuesday against Bushland. But his team looked out of sync at the plate and in the field throughout the contest as they lost a 5-1 decision to the Lady Falcons at Lady Bulldog Park.
Hill and his assistant coaches spoke in stern tones to the team during their post-game meeting in left field.
"We weren't real sharp," Hill said. "I can't explain it. We needed to be more focused and we just weren't."
Hill said he had hoped to see Bushland pitching that would be similar to what the team would face against Dumas. But the Lady Bulldogs managed just four hits in the game.
"We didn't see what we needed to see today," Hill said. "We were hoping to see the kind of pitching we're gonna face against Dumas and some better defense than we played today. Tuesday/Friday's been our normal schedule, so we're just trying to stay on a schedule."
The Lady Bulldogs fell behind 4-0 after an inning and a half as Bushland scored twice in each of the first two innings.
In the first inning, Bushland pushed two runs across the plate without the benefit of a hit. They took advantage of three walks, two batters hit by pitches and an error to score twice.
A walk and a single put two Bushland runners on base to start the second inning. One run scored on a throwing error and another scored on a hit.
Plainview scored its only run in the home half of the second inning. Alicia Pulido was hit by a pitch and moved to second as Averee DeLuna grounded a single through the hole into left field. Both runners advanced on a passed ball, and a walk to Chyane Hernandez loaded the bases. Lori Gonzalez grounded into a forceout at second base to score Pulido. But the Lady Dogs left runners at the corners when a popout ended the inning.
Some heads-up defense by Bushland kept Plainview from scoring in the fifth and sixth innings.
The Lady Bulldogs loaded the bases with nobody out in the fifth. Gonzalez walked and stole second. Olivia Montano was hit by a pitch and Anna Moreno singled down the line to left field past a diving Bushland third baseman to load the bases.
But a fly ball to left field resulted in a double play when Gonzalez was thrown out at home plate trying to score from third base. A groundout to the pitcher ended the inning.
Plainview had a runner on first base with one out in the sixth. But a fly ball to right field resulted in a double play when the runner was caught straying too far from the bag on the play.
After Bushland had scored a run in the top of the seventh, the Lady Bulldogs threatened again in the home half of the inning. Hernandez singled to right field and, after an out, Montano reached on an error putting runners on first and second. A groundout to the pitcher moved both runners into scoring position. But a fly out to left ended the game.
Hill said his team will work on defense over the next few days before they begin their bi-district series at 6 p.m. Friday at Dumas.
"We've got to be ready to play defense against Dumas," Hill said. "We faced them once. They put the ball in play. And if we play like this, then it's gonna be a long series."
Plainview defeated Dumas, 9-7, in the Panhandle Showdown in Canyon last month.
After Friday's first game, the series shifts to Plainview for games two and, if necessary, three. The second game of the series will begin at noon Saturday at Lady Bulldog Park. A third game, if needed, will be played 30 minutes after the first game.
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SOURCE: Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division
April 23, 2013 11:00 ET
IRVINE, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 23, 2013) - Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division (Toshiba -- www.telecom.toshiba.com) today announced Call Manager Mobile for Apple® iPhone® running iOS® R5 or R6, empowering users to access Toshiba's VIPedge™ cloud-based business telephone solution. This is the second platform release of Call Manager Mobile, which was initially released for Android™ in February 2013.
Call Manager Mobile empowers users to take their office calls and instant messages on their mobile phones just as if they were at their desks. It is based on HTML5, allowing rapid deployment to multiple OS platforms while retaining the same look-and-feel and functionality.
"Toshiba is pleased to announce its new Call Manager Mobile solution for iPhones, now joining the Android version with more OS platforms to come. Toshiba will continue to meet the BYOD demands of its customers by delivering solutions that meet the various device requirements of its end customers," said Brian Metherell, vice president and general manager of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., Telecommunication Systems Division. "With Call Manager Mobile, VIPedge delivers a seamless user experience both in the office and on the road."
Enhanced Presence Features Help Users Quickly Find Each Other
Call Manager Mobile provides telephone and XMPP™-based enhanced presence state information. Each VIPedge customer will get his or her own XMPP server instance for an additional level of flexibility and security. Coming soon, Call Manager Mobile will federate with Microsoft Lync™ and Google Talk™, among others.
Single and Group Instant Messaging Improves Communication
Call Manager Mobile handles single and group instant messaging sessions. Multiple simultaneous sessions are supported, enabling users to better communicate with others. Users also have the ability to send broadcast messages.
Single Number Reach for Incoming and Outgoing Calls
Call Manager Mobile integrates Toshiba's IPMobility solution, providing single-number reach for both incoming and outgoing calls, so users only need to provide their office telephone numbers to make and receive calls on multiple endpoint devices. With IPMobility integration, users are also able to access advanced system calling features, including direct-extension dialing, call transfer, call record, and more.
Call Manager Mobile for Android and Apple iPhone iOS are now available from Authorized Toshiba Dealers nationwide. New Call Manager releases for Microsoft® Windows®, Apple OS X™, and other platforms will be announced soon.
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
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PENNY GOT INTO THE GARBAGE!!! First time EVER. Little dummy. Jon sent me a text detailing her uncharacteristic, wild binge on used Kleenex and Q-tips and her subsequent shame, and concluded it with, "Clearly we are not feeding her enough mucous or ear wax."
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Two Burien Neighborhoods Get Grants To Spruce Up Areas
The City of Burien announced Monday that two area neighborhoods received Neighborhood Matching Fund Grants to help "spruce up" their areas, including the Meritage subdivision at 3rd Ave South and South 168th ($5,000 grant) and the Hurstwood neighborhood near the entrance to Seahurst Park ($4,000 grant).
Meritage's $5,000 award will be used for the installation of three green fiberglass classic decorative street lights to provide for a safer environment and improve the appearance of the neighborhood. Volunteers from the neighborhood will donate their time to help with the installation of short retaining walls and landscaping around the bases of the street lights.
Hurstwood's $4,000 grant from earlier this year went towards landscaping improvements around the existing neighborhood sign located at the intersection of 13th Avenue SW and 16th Avenue SW. The improvements included trees, shrubs, groundcover, granite boulders, and cobblestone to create a dry stream appearance.
Volunteers from the neighborhood donated close to 200 hours of their time to help with the installation of the new landscaping: