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It went viral, all right. But in all the wrong ways.
Now 13 city lifeguards and their supervisor in El Monte are fighting to get their jobs back — after being fired for making a video spoof of a widely popular Korean pop star's song.
The "Lifeguard Style" video — a takeoff on the YouTube sensation "Gangnam Style" by rapper Psy — rocketed across the Internet, watched by more than 1 million YouTube viewers. Yet the audience that counted most — city officials — took a dim view of it.
"We thought it was hysterical and we wanted to try something fun," said Michael Roa, a University of La Verne student who worked at the El Monte Aquatic Center for seven years. He edited and posted the group's performance Aug. 26.
"We were trying out some dance moves," he said. "We didn't think we did anything offensive."
Roa and his co-workers, college-age students, are getting offers of legal help in their quest to win back their jobs. But they say they will hold off until Sept. 18, when they intend to make a direct appeal to the City Council.
The video is one in a small army of "Gangnam" spoofs that are bombarding the Web, with everyone from Britney Spears to the Oregon Ducks shaking up in their own version. There's even a Mitt Romney parody.
"Gangnam Style" leaped to No. 1 on the iTunes music video chart, the first time a Korean artist has ranked that high. It has received more than 149 million YouTube views.
"It's comical, it's catchy. News anchors dance to it. People hum to it. It came up on my screen on Yahoo! News this morning. It's just so insane," said Shiloh Jin, 24, who along with her parents runs a wholesale shoe business in downtown Los Angeles.
With the popularity of the lifeguard spoof, some of the fired employees say city officials are missing a golden opportunity to use their video to market the city — rather than bask in negative publicity.
A Facebook page the fired workers launched, "Bring Back the 14 El Monte Lifeguards," had won the support of more than 11,000 fans as of late Tuesday.
"There was no due process in terms of what happened to us," Roa, 22, said. The lifeguards and their manager — all part-time employees — earned $9.54 to $14.20 an hour, according to Robert Alaniz, a city spokesman.
Last week, supervisors in El Monte's Parks and Recreation Division called in Roa and the others — including the manager who did not appear in the video — asking them to review pages from a staff manual before being terminated, according to Roa and lifeguard Yvonne Tam, a UC Santa Barbara student.
In a statement, city officials said the lifeguards made an "unauthorized video" while using city resources without permission, namely their distinctive red swim trunks and the city pool.
"I understand we broke policies," said Tam, 20, an economics and accounting major, "but we did not vandalize or damage property. Maybe they would consider suspension or a write-up so we don't have it on our resume for the future."
In an email, Mayor Andre Quintero said he has seen the video "and it is a very good parody of a very popular music video."
Lessons can be learned from the experience, he added.
"If these employees wanted to produce a video for their own enjoyment and memories, they could have asked for permission and shared the video with their family and friends using a medium that is less public," he said.
"Fortunately for them," he added, "the video has received positive attention, but it could have just as easily received negative attention."


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As its starting to turn autumn, i have been craving warm, flavourful, comforting soups!
This soup is stunning, with it's smoky and soft texture; close your eyes and you feel like you are in Mexico with this delightful, rich and wholesome dish!
It is light, flavoursome and creamy, with a yummy mix of beans & sweetcorn, coated in a light spice with a coolness of coconut cream! It's very moorish!
Kidney beans & black eye beans contain a wide range of health benefits too, so its perfect for lunch alongside some tortilla chips and fresh Guacamole.
Step 1- Place 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan on the hob, leave fore a few minutes to heat up.
Step 2- Finely chop the onion and garlic clove, then add into the hot oil.
Leave to cook until a light brown, making sure to stir regularly to prevent sticking & burning.
Step 3- Wash and drain the sweetcorn, kidney beans and black eye beans.
Step 4- When the onions & garlic are light brown, add in the tomatoes, smoked paprika, oregano, sweetcorn, vegetable stock, chilli flakes, salt, pepper, black eye beans, kidney beans and a squeeze of lime juice.
Step 5- Cover with a lid and cook on a low/medium heat for 40-50 minutes.
Make sure it doesn't dry out. You can add more vegetable stock if needed.
With this soup, you could whizz it up in a food processor to make a smooth soup, or you could leave it chunky like i did, tastes good either way!
Step 6- After 40 minutes, check to see if its fully cooked.
Plate up and serve with a scoop of coconut cream and a squeeze of mouth quenching lime juice.
Go all out and add some tortilla Chips and a wheat-free, crusty bread-roll for a Mexican feast!

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The first time I went to Hanalei in Kauai I felt like I was stepping out of the world I knew and entering a place I had only seen in my dreams.
A half-moon bay of golden sands meets sparkling blue waters with mountains erupting out of the ground. There are waterfalls cascading down the cliffside and greenery engulfing inch of the mountain. It is a truly magical place. I’ve traveled all over the world with my husband and when people ask my my favorite place, I always tell them it’s Hanalei.
So when I heard about the flooding, I was devastated. Kaua’i is my spirit island – the place that calls me back a few times a year (I went there FOUR times last year and even had my maternity photos done there) and the spot I always want to visit when life gets crazy.
And the thought that I couldn’t be there to physically help the communities affected made me so sad.
I quickly got on the phone and texted the best photographers I know. I told them my idea – and they jumped on board. And Maui Photographers for Kaua’i was born!
Together, we are offering mini-sessions to benefit Kaua’i. Most of them will be happening on April 29 around the island of Maui.
Contact the photographer you’d like to photograph you!
Your photographer will confirm and send you instructions about your mini-session!
All proceeds will be going to a non-profit under Maui Photographer’s for Kaua’i. Even if you don’t want a mini-session, you can still donate!
I feel so proud to call these amazing colleagues friends.
And to my Kaua’i friends – hang in there.

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text: Do you love mystery stories, such as the Sherlock Holmes stories and those of Edgar Allan Poe and Agatha Christie? Do you ever yearn to be a good writer of mysteries? This is virtually a miniature course in creative writing of the mystery story. Originally published in 1913, this was the first full-length book in English about mystery and detective fiction. Still valuable as an instruction manual after almost a century, its historical interest is as immense. Well's wisdom and critical acumen brought to this volume has enabled millions of mystery writers world-wide to discover and dissect what makes a successful mystery story. Carolyn Wells wrote a total of more than 170 books. Among the most famous of her mystery novels were the Fleming Stone Detective Stories This edition was created by popular request to enable any beginning or established author to improve their skills by studying quality editions of classic bestselling fiction. Join the Writers Club at Midwest Journal Press.

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Meet our new school council! They have already worked really hard to organise 2 charity events and have some excellent ideas to ensure the voice of our pupils is heard.
A HUGE THANK YOU FROM ALL OF US!
The school council would like to say a huge thank you to all parents and children for their generous donations to this month's charity day for 'Wear it Pink day.' Your generosity helped us to raise £370 for this important charity.
Many thanks for all your donations to Rochdale Foodbank, we received a thankyou letter for all your hard work and support.

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A vacancy has arisen for a Group Tax Accountant to join an in-house Group tax team, reporting to the Group Tax Reporting Manager and working closely with the Group Tax Assistant and the site finance managers. The role is based at Head Office in Rushden, Northamptonshire. Occasional UK & European travel will be required.
Interaction with the sites to ensure delivery of key data to Group Tax to facilitate group reporting. This will include tax packs and questionnaires throughout the reporting cycle.

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While disability benefits, which are available to millions of disabled Americans, are a welcome financial assistance program, these benefits often do not cover the full financial needs of the recipients. Here, the disability advocates at Disability Associates detail other programs and benefits to help supplement Social Security disability benefits.
Part of earning Social Security disability benefits is the implication that your disability prevents you from continuing to work your former job at the capacity you formerly did. This is known as being able to perform “substantial gainful work.” The Social Security Administration (SSA), however, permits a certain level of income to be made monthly before a recipient of disability benefits is considered to be performing “substantial gainful work,” and is therefore no longer eligible for disability benefits. As of 2017, the maximum monthly income amount is $1,170, and for those who are blind it is increased to $1,950. For those who own their own business, these income levels are not absolute—the SSA will need to consider the tasks you perform, hours you work and other factors before deciding whether you are still eligible for Social Security disability benefits. Keeping to these income limits is an important way for those who are disabled to supplement their benefits.
SNAP benefits, or food stamps, are also available to some individuals who receive disability benefits. For those who are disabled, or have a disabled member in their household, the “countable resources” limit to receive food stamps is $3,250, which is slightly raised from the $2,250 level for non-disabled individuals. Countable resources do not include your home or property. Furthermore, the household must meet a monthly gross, and net, income test to be eligible.
Typically, those who live in an institution that provides them their meals are not eligible for SNAP benefits. However, disabled individuals who live in a nonprofit group home that houses less than 16 residents may still be eligible for food stamps.
Disabled individuals currently receiving Social Security disability benefits may simultaneously receive private disability benefits. This may include payments from an insurance policy or coverage from an employer—for disabled veterans, this may also include disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Talk to your insurance provider, employer or local Veterans Affairs office to determine your private benefit eligibility.
Workers’ compensation payments are also available for those who are receiving Social Security disability benefits. The sum total of your disability benefits and workers’ compensation payments cannot be more than 80% of your average wages before you became disabled. If it is, your Social Security disability benefits will be reduced to bring your total benefits to the 80% threshold. If you continue to receive Social Security disability benefits when your workers’ compensation payments end, your disability benefits will be increased to their former level.
It is crucial for every recipient of Social Security disability benefits to maximize their benefits in order to maintain a decent quality of life. At Disability Associates, our skilled disability advocates work hard to help you determine the ideal set of benefits for you and your family. For more information, or to schedule a free consultation, contact us today!

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The Cleveland Russian Cultural Garden has been a work in progress since 2011 when Svetlana Stolyarova, Dr. Boris Vinogradsky and Sergio Lebid formed a committee to create a Russian garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens chain of gardens.
We believe that Russian culture is one of the world's most diverse and interesting.
Russian culture in America deserves to be explored, represented and promoted.
The formal dedication of the Russian Cultural Garden was held on Saturday September 8, 2018. Svetlana Stolyarova served as MC and gave a little history of the Russian Garden.
She told how the Garden came to be and thanked the people who helped make it a reality. She also thanked and recognized leaders from the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation who were in attendance.
Svetlana then introduced Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation president Dr. Wael Khoury.
Next, Svetlana introduced board member Ken Kovach.
Next, Svetlana called up Dr. Boris Vinogradsky and board member Ken Kovach to cut the ribbon on the Russian Cultural Garden.
The Walk of Fame was a featured part of the first phase of the Russian Garden. Here is a quick video look at the first ring of the Walk of Fame honoring Russian cultural and scientific heroes such as Yuri Gagarin, Leo Tolstoy, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, Dmitri Shostakovich, Vladimir Nabokov and numerous Nobel Prize winners.
6 year old Eva made only her second public performance ever at the dedication of the Russian Cultural Garden. She is a student of Olga Druzhinina who accompanied her on keyboards. Eva sang My Little Garden by Tchaikovsky.
As attendees lifted their champagne glasses, Olga Druzhinina sang Zazdravnaya - loosely translated as Let us lift up the cup, let us have fun; let us be happy, etc.
After the dedication of the Russian Cultural Garden and the champagne toast some of the attendees gathered in front of the new sign for a group photo.
Enjoy these other images from the dedication of the Russian Cultural Garden.
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Congratulations to Svetlana and Boris and other leaders of the Russian Cultural Garden on this historic event.
Here are a few other bricks from the Walk of Fame in the Russian Cultural Garden.
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If you want to reach the Russian community in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, please contact us.


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Looking for a different kind of embroidery project? First carried by Buddhist monks from China to Japan over 600 years ago, today, Japanese temari balls are carefully crafted and cherished as ornate gifts. Made from silk (traditionally the material left over from kimono production), temari balls were first used by schoolchildren, who used them to play various Asian versions of beanbag ball games. However, this game ball made of “leftovers” has quickly become something much more treasured. When stitched and pieced together with care, temari balls are beautiful, intricate pieces of art, often given as gifts to symbolize friendship and loyalty. Especially on New Years, mothers traditionally make a temari ball to give to their daughters. A gift of a temari ball is believed to bestow happiness on its recipient, and still today they make wonderfully unique gifts, home décor, Christmas ornaments, or even jewelry.
Temari balls are made by skilled artisans, who patiently wrap yards and yards of yarn and sewing thread around wooden, styrofoam, or fabric cores. Pins are placed into the ball, around which the artisan wraps the thread in order to make geometric, symmetrical patterns – as beautiful and detailed as a kaleidoscope. Temari artists often attach tassels or use special embroidery threads — silk, metallic, rayon, and even pearl! — to add to each ball’s unique beauty. Sometimes rice or jingle bells are even added to the center of the ball to make it rattle “for good luck”.
No need to be a professional Japanese artisan to try construction of these fun and artistic pieces for yourself — online Japanese School provides an instructional video of Chiyoe Kubota, a master of Temari, to show beginners how to give this project a try at home. A blog dedicated to the crafting of Temari also provides an easy how-to on how to make these crafts for various uses and occasions. Don’t fancy yourself much of a seamstress?
“Temari: How to Make Japanese Thread Balls” book provides detailed instructions.

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Inbound marketing has revolutionized the way we interact with businesses. Unfortunately, many companies still rely on traditional marketing methods which interrupt consumers with a message they don’t want or need. You probably don’t like getting spam emails or loads of snail mailed promotions. Most people end up stacking them up somewhere or throwing them away rather than putting them to use.
Thankfully for businesses, there is a far more effective way to reach a target audience: a permission-based digital marketing approach. This approach turns strangers into brand advocates. It’s called “inbound marketing.” The inbound methodology starts with four stages. First, attract visitors to your site. You can start out by posting on social media or writing blog articles.
Next, narrow down your list of visitors to determine which ones are qualified leads. It’s great to have a million users visiting your site, but if they never become customers, the number doesn’t really matter. It’s much better to have 100 qualified leads visit your site than thousands of bounce hits. Some great ways to help determine which visitors are ‘qualified’ is to create things like calls to action. Calls to action, or CTAs, are buttons on your site that take visitors to a specific landing page. Once they reach the landing page, they’ll be prompted to download an offering. It could be an ebook, a white paper, a how-to guide, just about anything!
These assets are all designed to bring potential customers straight to you. If a visitor is interested in an offering from your business, they will submit personal information into a form on the landing page to receive it. This form helps your business ask questions that can nurture the lead to become a customer. It allows them to “opt-in” and engage when they are ready. Again, the offerings should be relevant to your best customer – your “buyer persona(s)”. They should really address their needs and demonstrate the benefits of your good or service.
The third stage is closing the deal and turning qualified leads into customers. To do this, deliver the offering as promised. You can set up automated emails and workflows to help nurture your leads and build trust. When customers convert this way, they have considerably shorter sales cycles than ones converted by traditional marketing methods.
Moreover, customers nurtured by inbound methods are more likely to become advocates of your business. This is the last phase, the delight phase. Once you have gotten a customer, your job is not over. Continue to nurture the relationship so you can use their stories for events in the future. You can encourage them to share social media posts. A delighted customer can become your best sales person.
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Mrs. Hollinger's recent invitation to a homemaking class is an example of a way to draw more interest in the gentle art of homemaking, by hosting a homemaking class in her home. Here is her announcement. I attend as a guest speaker through the Skype program, where they can see me on screen.
We have a very exciting class in store for you with our "Irish Spring Tea!"
We sent out reminders via facebook. In case you missed it, we are having our a "Green Healthy" theme in honor of St. Patricks Day. The Titus Two Wives are excited to share their "green" knowledge with you. We want to thank the Ladies who have been following our class, especially from out of state~ for all your prayers. We sincerely appreciate you praying as the Titus Two Teachers prepare to share this Friday. May we be encouraged in our calling to glorify God!
Mrs. Sherman will be opening our class with a biblical message in line our Titus Two Mandate "Each One Teach One".
We will continue Mrs. Derbers series "The Art of Homemaking" with specifics on organizing "Schedules", "Time Management" and "Planning Meals".
Mrs. Roberts will be teaching you a wonderful recipe for a homemade "Spa" product you will love!! We will be giving you lots of homemade "Spa" recipes you can make at home for yourself and or as gifts for others.
Mrs. Spencer will be teaching an immune building, cancer fighting, digestive aid and flu fighting healthy food you can make at home!
We have a fun "homemaking" activity that will challenge and make you laugh!
You will enjoy wonderful fellowship and a lovely afternoon "Irish Spring Tea!"
**Wives please bring your planners, organizers or whatever you use to help you keep yourself organized or on schedule. We would like you to share during our Titus Two Tips what you use! It will be lots of fun to see even if its just a piece of notebook paper!
Those who signed up to bring a healthy snack or dessert are: Mrs. Glines, Mrs. Hoerth, Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Sodeberg & Miss Melissa Cherry.
*Daughters~do your best to create a crock pot meal for your mothers. You will be glad you did!
We will see this Friday!
Note: Crock pots are the same as slow-cookers, and these days a slow cooker provides quite a high quality meal. Having a meal in your crock pot makes the house smell wonderful, and the food is usually quite good. On the inside cover of the new Tea Time magazine is an ad for a book called "Creative Slow-Cooker Meals" and suggests using two slow cookers for tasty and easy meals. I do not own this cookbook but it has a good idea on the cover: get a smaller slow cooker and a larger one, and use them both for meals. One can have the main dish in it, and the other, a side dish.
A slow cooker is great for making your own refried beans. Put the dried beans in the pot with plenty of water, adding more when needed, and cook them overnight, including the spices and other ingredients. There are recipes available on the web and in slow cooker recipe books. One that is out now is by Taste of Home and features tear out cards that you can keep in a box. The booklet is small, and usually displayed in grocery stores.
Some of the lessons she listed are on the Art Linkletter record that was produced back in the 60's and are read by a lady with excellent elocution, which makes very pleasant listening.
This month's Tea Time magazine has an interesting article about the Taylors of Harrogate tea company.
The man who tastes the tea wrote that Yorkshire Gold is his favorite. He is such a good tea taster that he can tell where the tea is from, just by sampling it. We supply Yorkshire Gold locally (we do not mail it except to good friends), and it is always in demand.
Such pretty pages inside the magazine, all focusing on pink roses, make it appealing. If you cannot get the magazine, you can still enjoy a lot of it online here.
Where I live, there is very little difference this time of year between the dark, foggy, windy, stormy, rain or snow-filled days, and the dark nights, so the pretty pages in this publication were a welcome sight in the mail. I subscribe to this magazine because it gives me such a lift when I go to the mail box. It is enjoyable to get it in a store, but there is something special about having it come to your door!
Someone recently told me that she had no qualms about buying Tea Time or Victoria magazines, because she considered them part of the curriculum for her home living learning and enjoyment! These publications are available at Walmart in the book and magazine section. It is an expense, I agree, but as one woman told me, it is part of the payment, or a perk for the loving labor she gives to her family and her home. We don't have vices, and do not care to participate in the prevailing culture, so we might as well have a nice book or magazine.
Although I am not familiar with this hymn, I found the harmonious blend of voices most pleasing, and I like the fact that this station puts the words on the screen so you can follow along.
To print this, click on for a larger view and then right click and press "print." You can use this inside the invitation booklet if you like, or just write your own.
Simple books or invitations can be made quickly, using children's construction paper for the covers, printer paper for the pages, clippings from catalogs and old cards, and wired ribbon for the ties. This can all be obtained at dollar stores or discount stores. If you have children that need something quiet to do, this is an easy project for them, and they can use the bolder colors like red and blue, which are in the construction paper packet.
Fold a piece of construction paper in half, and half again and cut into four parts.
Fold one piece in half but do not crease, and punch a hole for your guide.
Open it up and place it over the cut pieces of white paper and punch more holes. Include a construction paper backing. Then twist your wired ribbon, string, yarn, or whatever you choose, and put it through the holes, bringing it back up to the front to tie.
I have used about 10 inches or more of wired ribbon to tie it into a bow.
Roll the tail ends of the bow under about twice in order to hide the wires of the wired ribbon.
Here it is used for an invitation, with only one page and a back and front cover.
Remember that the words "You Are," should be contracted into "You're" which is the correct spelling. It is not written 'Your Invited', but rather, "You're Invited." "You're" is two words put together: you and are. The other spelling, your means "belonging to you," such as "Where are your gloves?" or "I found your keys," so the words on the invitation should be "You're Invited" or just use write "You Are Invited," which removes all confusion!
Here is one made a few weeks ago from thin glitter paper which I got in a pack. It was not as thick as cardstock and was a little easier to work with and it was not expensive at all.
and would like you to see this blog called "Little Birdie Blessings" because she has such a nice graphic that she is giving away today that you could print out and use for booklets like these.
I was listening to classical radio while on a car trip and heard a long, long piece, lasting what seemed an hour, and I found part of it to post here. I've added to my playlist also.
Listen to a short piece of this music here.
There are many parts to this music, and you might be able to find several of them online to listen to, including quite a lively clip here, so be sure to check it out after you hear the following, which is easy listening.
This is a most famous Chinese concerto.
In keeping with previous posts about hospitality, today I'd like to share some table setting ideas. The one in the photograph above shows a square printed table cloth with a border, placed over a lace one. You can do this sort of thing with fabrics, too, and also, you can use some really nice clear plastic over them so that you can preserve your antique cloths or fabrics. Do not get the foggy looking plastic if you want your cloths to look really bright. Look instead for the clear type that you get by the yard at WalMart or fabric stores, that has a paper backing. The plastic covers are ideal when serving tea. and can be washed in a pan of hot soapy water and wiped dry with a towel while they are warm.
There are supposedly rules about table settings and table linens, but these days, the hostess can decide whatever suits her best, and besides, it can also be a matter of creative ideas, using what you have. Using plastic is not supposed to be proper, but if you are a busy homemaker and do not want to be constantly washing your linens, the clear plastic makes more sense.
The large basket of flowers, a pretty centerpiece, is kept at the end of the table, so that guests can converse easily without dodging huge obstacles in the middle of the table. I recently went to a commercial tea at a tea room in town, where the center of the table was piled so high with impressive centerpieces, that friends could not even see each other across the table, and children's views were totally blocked. This is one mistake people are making with centerpieces, so I experimented a little here at home and came up with just a couple of things you could do.
When preparing a table for Tea, I often use the tea pot and the food as the center pieces, and they are low enough that they do not block the view of people across the table. You might consider using food on a pretty platter as your centerpiece.
A wired garland of fake flowers makes a nice centerpiece that can go all around the table, without interfering with the service of the afternoon tea. Use fresh greenery such as cedar branches, holly or laurel if you have them.
It does not matter if your table cloth is wrinkled, as it gives it an artsy look. The one I'm using here was not easy to press, so I used it wrinkled and it looked fine.
While proper placement of utinsels and dishes has its merits, the hostess is free to develop her own customs and styles. If it is to be an afternoon tea, I usually put the cup and saucer on top of the lunch plate, because guests always want to begin with a cup of tea. Later they put the cup aside and load their plates with sandwiches and other foods. It is ultimately up to the hostess, but if you have a very small table, this is a good way to do it.
You can go here to find table setting guides here and other places on the web. Though they always show the knife edges turned toward the plate, I do not always do that, because some of my knives (yes, they are cheap) have engravings of the type of steel and the company that makes them, right on the blade on the other side. So, for this setting, I've turned the knife blade the other way. I made this simple so that a new hostess would not find it too daunting. A white table cloth can be put in the dryer to remove wrinkles, as tablecloths are difficult to iron due to their size.
It is perfectly alright to use paper napkins, (which officially are not proper) since it is easier to find the colors you need, and they are not expensive if you get them at the dollar stores. Plastic or wood chargers can be used for color contrast in a table setting, but they are not necessary. I used it here because the white plate looked better on it than on the white cloth. Play around with your settings and rearrange til you get what makes you happy.
These little vases are squat enough to hold a fresh or fake flower and greenery and still see across the top to other people seated at the table, so that conversation is easier.
If you need a placemat for color contrast in your table setting, you can trace around a very large dinner plate on to a piece of large square scrapping paper, and then make a napkin ring from a strip of the same paper.
Placemats and table cloths make things a little softer and quieter at the table. It puts some padding between your dishes and the table.
Whatever you do, being a hostess should be enjoyable, and these ideas should make you feel it is more than just hard labor, but a chance to create and to brighten someone's day.
A conscientious homemaker has a heart for hospitality, but it can seem daunting if it is not a familiar activity. We read in the Bible that the elders of the church must be "given to hospitality." (1st Timothy 3:2) That can occur most easily if it is practiced. Very few women are instantly at ease or are expert in hospitality at first. The knowledge of it must be gained little by little, and so today I would like to offer a few ideas that other people have lent me, to enable hospitality.
Start small. Try one or two guests at a time, instead of a big crowd. The easiest thing to plan is a pot of hot tea with sandwiches. You do not even have to make the sandwiches. Arrange the sandwich supplies in an attractive way on a platter and allow your guest to help herself. Hot tea is the best cover for everything, I always say. If all you have is crackers and cheese, hot herbal, green or a high quality black tea (like Yorkshire Gold) makes it all taste wonderful. People pay a lot of money to go to tea rooms that serve such simple food. Your hospitality in this simple way will be greatly appreciated, and I suspect you'll receive a phone call or card telling you in enthusiastic terms just how much.
Make a list divided into several possible sections: food to buy, food to prepare, plates and table settings to get out, housework to be done, people to call, clothes to wear, invitations to send (or phone calls), favors to make (or gifts) and anything you can think of that will make preparations easier. Then check off your list as you fulfill each item. You can give some of these tasks to helpers if you like.
Use the grocery store. The bakery and deli are good resources for foods you do not have to prepare yourself , and this convenience is tantamount to having good help, which is hard to find sometimes. The frozen food supply at your local grocery store has tea foods in the form of individual serving sizes of savory foods. The produce department may have fresh fruits and vegetables already cut and arranged in a covered dish, but check the dates and be discerning about freshness. Using your grocery store as your cook is a good idea if you are uncertain about showing hospitality. The point is not where the food came from, but that you are inviting someone into the warmth and cheerfulness of your own home and sharing your table with them.
has some ideas you could follow, and is available postage free from www.victoriamag.com and at Walmart magazine section for the same price. I've got a copy of it and decided it really is a classic like it says, and is worth keeping. The photos are from older editions of the original Victoria issues and of course are lovely and will spark your interest in having tea. I have made the turkey-avocado tea sandwiches on page 54 and they were not difficult and tasted great.
If you are only inviting one or two people, the cost of two things at the bakery or small items at the deli, will not be so enormous. Getting things pre-made from the grocery store shows you for sure how things will "turn out."
Several shades of pink are available at dollar stores nationwide.
Dollar stores are now selling the square paper plates in large and small, and silver looking forks, knives and spoons. So, you do not even have to worry about dishes if that is what is making you hesitate about entertaining.
Get everything ready the day before the event. Find a place to stack the dishes and cutlery you intend to use and get out the teapots, cups and the tea bags, tablecloth, napkins and serving dishes. Put the prepared food on plates in the refrigerator, covered. Find other things you'll need and assemble them, so that you do not have the awkwardness of digging for them when company arrives.
Go to bed early and get enough sleep so that you'll wake up early and feel less stress the next day. Lay your clothes out so that you don't have to rifle through the closet and drawers looking for just the right outfit. Find a special apron just for that day.
If you are just getting used to extending hospitality, start with one or two guests, and do not feel you have to serve them in the dining room. A table pulled up near a window in the living room might be just right and will not feel too formal.
Create some kind of centerpiece that goes with the occasion. The simplest, which can also be bought at your dollar store or grocery store is a candle or fresh flowers, but for a simple tea, a special tea cup filled with flowers or some other creative thing will do. Centerpieces make the table setting seem more organized and orderly and give a pleasing spot where the eyes may rest.
Get a co-hostess in your family to help you. If you feel stressed about having someone over to share a tea or a meal, engage someone to help you. A sister or daughter can be a great help. Children love to be chosen as door-men or coat-ladies to greet guests, and they can be a great asset when preparing a room in which to entertain.
Do not be rushed time-wise. Give a head start on the event so that you won't feel pressured and lose the enjoyment of it.
Establish a time limit for guests by indicating on the invitation, or verbally, that you are hoping to have them take tea with you beginning at 1pm and possibly going until 3pm or whatever you are comfortable with. Keep in mind the needs of your family, what time dinner has to be prepared, and the schedules of your family members, but it is wise to give yourself a limit, so that you do not wear them out or run out of things to talk about.
Make at least one room presentable, whether it be the dining room or the living room. Guests need not tour the home or make themselves at home in every single area of your house. Sometimes hospitality gets put off because the homemaker is trying to get the entire house presentable, which could in some cases take years. I probably need to paint the walls and get the carpet replaced, and buy some new furniture, but if I wait for that to happen, I will be years before I can show hospitality to anyone.
Make the front door area, both outside and inside as presentable as possible by sweeping the porch and getting rid trash or clutter that is not part of the decor. Hang a wreath on the door or put a pot of flowers on the porch, just to make it seem like you are expecting company. You can even make a hand-written welcome sign or get someone in the family to do it.
Remind your guests that you are expecting them and ask them if everything is working out for them to come. Guests these days are good at forgetting and not showing up at all. They do not realize that the hostess has prepared something for them and is waiting for them.
Make the best of things if no one comes, and use it as an opportunity to record your efforts. Take pictures and make notes in your homemaking journal. In some old journals of relatives that I have read, the homemaker kept a record of everything she served to guests, every single time, so that she would not repeat the menu if she invited the same people. Sometimes they wrote about what they wore and what the guests shared in their conversation. If no one shows up, you can go to your neighbor and ask her to come and have tea with you, or you can share it with your family, whom I know will love it best.
Practice on your family or a few family members if you are still uncertain. That way, you'll be able to see problems that might come up or ways to better serve your guests.
Practice makes perfect, and hospitality will not always make your nervous. Those who do it with ease are those who are used to the routine and know what to expect. If you want to become good at it, you have to practice, and the best thing is to practice on family and close friends.
Go here to print this lecture for your homemaking notebook.
Note: If you press the link to read more about this artist, you will find that his wife posed for many of his paintings.
Solace and rest at home are important factors in making family members the people that they ought to be. In search of the balance between solace and public exposure, we can learn something from Royalty. The Queen of Denmark expresses in an interview with the BBC that she is not trying to be "mysterious" when she insists on privacy in her home life, but that she must be rested, and if her private home life becomes public, she cannot be rested and it will effect her public life. If everyone is there poking their nose into her home life, she will not have a real home life.
Living in an era of social openness, where people often think they should not hide anything, we have gained stress and lost some privacy. I remember well the old people when I was a lot younger, and how they, though friendly, kept everyone but close family at arm's length. You never knew of their worries, nor of impending financial disaster, nor would they discuss their frustrations with anyone. "If he worried, he hid it," penned Edgar Guest in his poem, "Somebody Said It Couldn't Be Done."
The bad thing about abandoning personal reserve and privacy is that it gives the cynics and skeptics a chance to find sources of derision and accusation. I think the Queen's quote is something worth thinking about.
Enjoying the home is an integral part of having complete solace and rest. To achieve this, you have to have it reasonably orderly and clean, so that you can sit down and breathe easy and pick up your knitting. The women of old that I knew usually aimed to get their housework done so that they could indulge in some of these quiet past times. After the dishes were washed in the morning, and essential house keeping taken care of, they might have put a roast or a stew on the stove and then sat down to knit or write letters or read. Some of the women I knew were artists and enjoyed getting out their paints to record the glorious scenes around them. One blog in Scotland which always lifts my heart is simply called "The Quiet Home" and all the writer does is shows how she enjoys her home. It could be looking out the window or sitting in her favorite chair, or washing dishes, but she shows how these are enjoyable moments throughout the day.
To find solace and enjoyment in the home, it is necessary to limit the demands that outsiders put on our time. Women tend to be helpers and nurturers and want to make things better for other people, but they have to be careful not to do too much. If others can learn to be independent and take care of themselves, it is extremely helpful to the homemaker. Children might not do household jobs perfectly, but they can do enough of a job that it takes some stress off the homemaker and allows her to relax more.
Rest is important for good speech, memory, thinking and reasoning. Keeping out unnecessary noise or conflict will add to that restful solace at home. I read recently about a doctor who recommended a news media fast for one month to those who were suffering from anxiety. If you would try even one day not knowing all the upsetting things going on, there would be a reduction in tension . The body and mind would be rested.
While it is essential that homemakers have an awareness of the political threats to their way of life, it is important to know that the world's news is usually the bad news which brings constant anxiety but the Bible is the good news which brings solace to the home.
To print this lecture on the importance of solace in the home, go here.
Notice: I have added the wedding waltz of Fred and Mary of Denmark to my playlist so I hope you will go and watch it here. Notice how the queen gives a signal for the crowd to start moving closer to the waltzing couple, clapping until they have completely surrounded them. If you go to my playlist, it is the third to the last entry on the list.
You might also enjoy Frederick's wedding speech to Mary and her father.
Although I am not linking up to Pink Saturday, I wanted to share something pink here today. This is a wooden sign that came from the dollar store, which I painted pink with some craft paints. It could be made from cardstock, too, and hung with wired ribbon in a pleasing spot in your home. Lillibeth has written a pertinent post on pink here. You can click the "thank you" button on her blog to respond, since she does not have comments.
Happiness at home is largely dependent upon the belief that the home and family is a sacred institution established by God in the beginning when he created human beings. That belief will elevate the importance of the home and its functions, so that the homemaker can regulate the atmosphere. It is her duty to guard the home (Titus 2, verses 2-5), and in doing so, she must keep out the things that run down the purpose of the home and the members of the family. She must not allow sardonic, sarcastic and flippant remarks from those who would trivialize the home. It is not funny to characterize the parents as ignorant old fogeys who are stuck in the dark ages, and it is not right to ridicule their efforts to homeschool their children.
The home is serious business, and homemakers are accountable to God for the way they conduct the matters of the house. They should not brook mocking comments or complaints about housework. They can either ignore the remarks or they can call people to task for them, whichever they think their nerves can handle.
Demoralization is a tool of the devil, used to distract people from whatever is good, pure and lovely (Philippians 4:8). It is part of cynicism and skepticism, which I have written about before, and as such, should not be an invited guest in the home. Teach your children well: when they make flippant remarks that devaluate the importance of the home, the homemaker, the parents, the family or make fun of well-loved traditions and beautiful sentiments, bring it to their attention that their sarcasm is helping to tear down the foundations that are giving them the best start in life.
Demoralization is an effort to discourage someone and make them feel worthless. The enemies of freedom know that the easiest way to defeat a country is to first demoralize them. A demoralized person is not capable of assimilating facts or distinguishing between truth and lies, no matter how much evidence he has before him. It is important therefore, to understand the deep dangers of such a tactic and not ignore it when it enters the home. It should be disciplined as though it were a naughty child.
Home is a place that is not dictated by the world's celebrations and observations. You can make any day a special day by declaring it so. I agree with this lass here, who has a special holiday marked on her calender to celebrate something lovely. In my home, I make up whatever day I want it to be. Today there were some violets peeking up from the root of a tree, and, remembering Peter Marshall's statement in his sermon "Keepers of the Springs," about the "the wistful fragrance of violets, " I declared today to be the Wistful Day of Violets and am contendedly looking at some of them in an orphan tea cup saucer with a violet pattern.
Another blog that is a delight is this one, where a girl after my own heart makes costumes and wears them to historic house museums to get a sense of what it must have felt like to live there and use the old telephone and the old rocking chair and look through the windows onto the gardens. I've done things on a smaller scale in my own home, dressing up and serving tea to just my little ones and enjoying every minute of it.
There are those who think that our machinery (washers, dryers, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners) make housework so fast and easy that we need not stay home all day. To that I would like to say that if you have so much free time at home due to all this wonderful machinery, it does not mean that you should go out to seek work outside the home, or get a job for wages. It is marvelous to have the work done in half the time it was done before the convenience of machinery, but homemaking is more than house cleaning. It is the art of putting an atmosphere into the home. The things these two girls have done on the links I've included, put that kind of love and joy into home living.
Some people get the idea that women should be home only to do housework, but that is not true. A real homemaker pays attention to more than just the housework that needs to be done. She pays attention to beauty and comfort, as well as attitudes.
The quality of refinement should be cultivated in home life. This is simply a type of respect. Helen Andelin elaborated on it in one of her books for women, saying that a refined person is respectful of other people who may put a high value on manners or certain rituals that they feel are important. Refinement demands that we not make rude remarks about a homemaker's insistance on good manners, her enjoyment of taking tea, or even her choice of decor and colors. Refined people will respect the home, even if they do not have the same likes and dislikes in choices of style.
A refined person will not destroy another's enthusiasm or enjoyment of things like a cup of tea in a favorite old-fashioned tea cup, or dressing up for different occasions, or enjoying classical music. It is tempting to join outsiders in derisive laughter aimed at people who like to wear hats and dresses or take walks in the country, but refinement calls us to refrain from such uncivilized mocking. The home is sometimes the point of ridicule, but those who are refined will not indulge in such attacks.
When you allow the home, marriage, the training of children, your tastes in home management and arrangement, and other aspects of home living to be insulted, you are allowing people to insult their Maker, who created the first home.
When the home is regarded as sacred, certain words will not escape the lips of the family members, and outsiders will tread more carefully in regard to the home. Those who dwell in it will be glad that it is protected from the stresses and strains of the wild, sleepless and noisy world.
I have a new category called "Short Stern Lectures." To print this short stern lecture, go here.
These note books made from scraps have been shown elsewhere on this blog a few years ago, and I wanted to show how to make them again.
1. Select a piece of construction paper (children's art paper) and fold it in fourths. These will be the covers of the books.
2. Open the paper, and cut the paper along the folds into four pieces.
3. Fold one of the pieces in half and punch a hole in it close to the fold, as you see.
4. Open it up and use the holes as your pattern for the filler paper and the back cover.
5. For each book, fold two pieces of white copy paper in fourths, open them up and cut them into four pieces each. There will be 8 small pages. Since the copy paper is smaller than the construction paper, center it on the cover before you punch the holes.
7. Cut about 10 inches of wired ribbon for the tie.
8. If you are making many books, unroll the ribbon and fold it 8 times, cutting after each fold, to make 16 pieces. Do this by counting by 2's each time you fold.
9. Twist one end of the ribbon and put it through the hole, from the front.
10. Twist the ribbon end again and bring it back up through the back to the front.
11. Tie the ribbon once. It is not necessary to tie a knot in wired ribbon. Roll the ends of the ribbon over twice to hide the wire, and then arrange it to look like a bow.
Use anything you have on hand for the inside pages. Scrapbook papers are usually white on one side and would make good pages, but you would have to trace around the book cover to get them the right size. You can also make your book covers from scrapbook papers, folding in the same manner as this book.
I clipped items from the Castle and Cottage catalog. You might use other types of clip art, from cards or things you get in the mail. These booklets are being made for a lady who has an upcoming homemaking class and would like something to hand out for her guests to jot down notes if they need to. She did not want anything expensive.
I cut out pictures from the catalog that went along with her homemaking theme. Since each one is different, there is no need to write names on the books to distinguish one from another. Enjoy coordinating the clipped pictures with the color of the construction paper, and using ribbons that also contrast nicely with the paper and the pictures.
Below you see several books completed, and some tied with white wired ribbon. If you are needing favors or gifts and have no time to shop, this is a quick way to make something. A book like this is good for a shopping list or a schedule or a reminder list, and will fit easily in a pocket or purse.
If you need small copy books for boys, just use your model car catalog or any kind of interesting seed catalog or magazine for clip art on the cover, and tie it with rope or string. You can also easily tear the construction paper if the folds are creased well enough, which gives the edges of the covers a feathery look.


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Timely and accurate reservations are a necessity for service oriented businesses. An online reservation calendar ensures prompt services and positive customer experiences. Groups such as travel operators and managers should have a proven reservation system for maintaining the internal scheduling processes, and also for allowing customer convenience. Often traditional reservation procedures fall short of their expectations. This is why online reservation systems are a friendly choice as it allows ease of operations. Managing customer reservations and bookings, which are integral components of different service based groups, is tedious and time consuming. An online reservation calendar is the best option for service providers for improving and automating their booking processes. These cloud computing applications are helpful, and allow the technology to be accessed with the help of any internet connection without installations, downloads, or costly hardware. The access can be done both by the customer and service provider like any other web page. The online reservation calendar is securely housed without being confined to individual computer networks or terminals.
This not only allows the customers to simplify their task by booking their reservations online, but allows them to access their online reservation calendar or customer particulars from any online connection. Bookerville offers this valuable benefit for individuals who require access to the information when they are not in their office. Guests love the benefits of the online reservation calendar. All they need to do is click on the days they want to book and as they click, the days are highlighted in yellow. After the details are confirmed, they are sent a confirmation email when the owner is sent a copy of the details as well as the name, contact number and email address of the guest. Bookings are available for the guests around the clock in a friendly and convenient manner.
The owner or guest can book on the calendar itself. They can look for availability in real time and even receive email notifications if they request for a reservation. All you need to do is copy and paste the url of the calendar on any web page and then integrate the online reservation calendar into your web page. During calendar maintenance, you can turn off the calendar. Bookerville allows you to give on the fly discounts during the owner set reservations, and enter all the other reservations into the calendar. You can manage your online reservations from anywhere. With the online reservation calendar, you can manage the reservations of your vacation rental properties with the help of the same single account. As an owner, you can check out a list of all the guests who have reserved a property by showing their names and other details. The monthly rollup reports are also seen. By controlling the timing of reservations, you can set the check out and check in times, or choose to enforce week long bookings throughout the year, or for a part of the year. The online reservation calendar helps in booking customer reservations through the comfort of the home.


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NOT PVC insulated radiant floor warming Sticky Mats are flexible and durable. They are 20 inches in width.
No cold spots; Pre-spaced cable does not lead to cold spots. Confirm that your Sticky Mat is no longer than the heated area before starting the installation. This kit comes with the Sticky Mat, (OHMS) tester to verify your cable, a programmable thermostat. Sticky Mesh with Dual Temp Thermostat. Surface floor heating Mesh is 20 inches.
The item "Warm All Electric Tile Floor Heating Mat Radiant Mesh 240V 60 Sq/Ft" is in sale since Thursday, July 21, 2016. This item is in the category "Home & Garden\Home Improvement\Building & Hardware\Flooring & Tiles\Other Flooring". The seller is "warmall" and is located in Champlain, NY. This item can be shipped to Canada, United States.

industry_corpus2: Real Estate & Construction


text: [ Litigation ] as a Relevant Course outside SLS for those interested in Genomics : Though not essential, it is useful for attorneys representing health care providers or lifescience companies to have a basic understanding of the science underlying their client's business and current issues in that area. Students may want to consider taking 1 or more classes on the variability of the human genome and the role of genomic information in research and drug discovery. Some biotech companies have recently noted the potential use of genomic markers in personalized medicine as well as medical research.

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My wife and I were pleasantly surprised by our car-buying experience. From the test drive with Kyle, who definitely knew the product to Nicole in the finance office, who made a complicated procedure easy and painless! We felt the price we paid was fair without having to haggle.
My husband and I were looking for a vehicle that was great on gas and great in the snow,as i will be doing quite a bit of traveling the next few months. Ryan showed us a 2014 Crosstrek! I love it! The process was very quick. The car needed front wheel bearings and Ryan set it up to have them installed at no charge to me. I was able to drop my vehicle off and get a loaner over night. Our overall experience was amazing. I highly recommend New Motors for you next vehicle purchase. Ryan was very polite and has even called again to check to make sure i am still satisfied after the bearings were put in. The service department was also very polite and helpful for getting my appointment set up.
Excellent staff with very nice clean inventory. I would highly recommend LeBoeuf Auto Sales to all you shoppers looking for quality used cars.
I would definitely recommend buying a car from here. Tom Kuna was my salesman and was an amazing help through the process and got me in the car I wanted!
I have been dealing with Bianchi Honda for over 40 years. I have just purchased my 6th Honda and it was like all of the other times. Effortless and no drama. I have bought my second Odessey from Daniel Milhisler and it is always a pleasure to do business with hihm. Always professional and he knows his product. Dan is always available to answer any questions I might have about how to use some of the gadgets on the vehicle. He is available for this anytime in the life cycle of the van. Over the many years of dealing with Bianchi I have dealt with most of the different departments. From Sales to Service you can tell that Jason has instilled his customer care attitude throughout his organization. I have had many dealings with the service department over the years and Phil Pinyok has done a great job taking care of Bianchi customers service needs. I have never left Bianchi's not feeling satisfied that my needs were met. The quality of the Honda vehicles matched with the honest customer appreciation shown by the entire staff make it the reason that I don't go elsewhere for my transportation needs. To Jason and the entire Bianchi staff: "Keep up the good work and thank you".
We recently leased a new Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti Sport with Justin Sutton at Auto Express and could not be happier with the experience. We were out of state buyers and Justin worked with us to make the whole process as streamlined and stress-free as possible. When we flew into town, he had arranged for us to be picked up at the dealership and we were on the road in our new Alfa in under an hour. Justin was very upfront with the pricing, which was extremely competitive, and there were no surprises when it came time to sign the deal. I highly recommended working with Justin and Auto Express. We don’t regret bypassing the 3 dealerships within two hours of us to work with them at all and will hopefully did it again in the future.
I had driven my 2011 Subaru Outback for 7 years & was ready for a new one. Ryan was very helpful & knowledgeable about the 2019 model. We drove both the Outback & the Forrester & in the end decided on the Outback due to incentives offered by Subaru & dealership. I???ve used New Motors for service & have always been happy with them. I???m ready for this winter knowing my Subaru will go thru any snowstorm!
Had an amazing experience at new motors. Very friendly staff, only took about 2 hours and boom! We were done and had bought a car! It was by far the quickest amount of time I???ve ever spent in a dealership buying a car. They know their business and do it well. Chris was very helpful and answered all of our questions and got this whole car buying process done quickly and efficiently. Allan who took care of all the paperwork was knowledgeable and super easy and friendly to deal with! We will be doing all our business with this dealership from here on out!! Thanks to all of you! Keep up the good work!!
I provided New Motors an "Excellent" rating. From the time I initially inquired about a vehicle with Taneeka to the day I picked it up I had nothing but friendly smiles and great conversations. I personally worked with Seth Murphy, he was very knowledgeable about the Subaru Crosstrek which was helpful and he was open to any question I had. He was able to provide me solid answers which inevitably lead me to purchasing my first "new" car. While filling out the paperwork with Allen Yingling he was able to provide me with even more information in which I was unaware of. All in all, Seth & Allen were straight-up with me, there wasn't any pressure to add anything in which I was comfortable with. I had a very pleasant time working with New Motors and would recommend them to anyone looking for a new vehicle.
This was my first time ever purchasing a car, and I was quite nervous about it. I originally was interested in a used Outback, but after speaking with Taneeka Shetler over the phone regarding various pricing deals I decided to purchase new. After doing extensive research online I went into the dealership to test drive the 2019 Forester and Crosstrek. Mike Francis was quick to assist me, and listened to what I was looking for in a car. I had walked into the dealership fairly set on the Crosstrek, but after hearing my priorities and concerns Mike helped me decide on the smaller and more affordable Crosstrek. It was an absolutely no-pressure environment, and I felt that Mike thoroughly and completely answered any questions I had to ask. After I had made my decision and returned for the final purchase, both Mike and Allen Yingling made sure that I knew exactly what each signature and piece of paper was for, as well as my options for financing and payment. Allen thoroughly explained my protection and warranty options, and was happy to answer all of my questions (though he was so thorough, I didn't have many questions at all!) As a first-time car buyer I was very nervous, but I was put at ease the moment I began working with Mike and the New Motors team. I would certainly recommend them to family and friends, or for anyone looking for an informative, no-pressure dealership. Thank you!
Worked with Steve Quinn at New Motors to purchase a used BMW 535i xDrive. I saw the car on their website, and stopped in to talk to someone about the car. Of course I felt uncomfortable as I waited for someone to talk to, I've bought many many cars over the years, and it's always felt like a me vs them situation. Steve finished delivering a car to another customer, and we sat down at his desk to talk. We learned quickly that Steve is very knowledgeable about BMWs, and was very interested to get us up to speed on the car we were interested in and it's features. We went for a test drive, and Steve helped us understand the car features . After a bit of discussion, we settled on a price, and decided to buy the car. Steve said he could have the car detailed and everything ready for the next morning. We came back the next morning, talked to Steve for a bit then met with Allen Yingling to discuss the financing and maintenance options. I was very impressed that Allen searched many options for the financing, and found an option much better then my local credit union which is usually best. Allen also gave us several options for the maintenance of the car, and even though we chose not to purchase any of the maintenance packages, Allen was understanding and didn't push. We really liked that. A few minutes later we left with the car. Overall, it was a great experience. From Steve's knowledge and obvious passion about BMWs to Allen's financing work and no pressure approach, we really enjoyed the experience. Way different than what I 'm used to at other dealerships.
This is my second Subaru purchase from New motors. Both times the experience was wonderful/ Everyone I dealt with was courteous and willing to help in any way possible. Cory was informative, but offered no pressure, which is what I wanted.

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Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome (RMS) is a rare disorder involving severe insulin resistance due to mutations in the insulin receptor (INSR) gene. Obligatory symptoms are extreme hyperinsulinemia and profound insulin-resistance diabetes. Additional characteristics of RMS can include acanthosis nigricans, polycystic ovarian disease, hirsutism, precocity, pineal hyperplasia, and thick nails.
For leprechaunism, a disorder with INSR mutations, see H00719.
Functional characterization of insulin receptor gene mutations contributing to Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome - phenotypic heterogeneity of insulin receptor gene mutations.

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YA novel for next year.
William Faulkner's "The Sound and the Fury"
Bruno Schulz' "Street of Crocodiles"
JD Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye"
Louise Fitzhugh's "Harriet the Spy"
I love Bruno Schulz's "Street of Crocodiles"! There's also a short stop-motion animation (The Brothers Quay, 1986)adaptation of the book, which doesn't do too badly rendering the same sort of creepy strangeness...though I do sort of remember noting the considerable distance between the two, it's still worth digging around for.
Since my friend Bob Eckstein actually gave you his phone number I figure you must be someone to read but where are your stories and poems? I need inspiration!Although that picture is mesmerizing.
I also like Delmore Schwartz. Wasn't he Lou Reed's teacher.
Now I'm going to have "Sweet Jane" stuck in my head all night.
atonement in progress... to be continued!
Hi. Thanks for the stars!
Jessica! Thanks for inviting me to join Fictionaut, can't wait to read you, love your prediction!
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text: I usually use Minky Dot fabric in bedding sets. It adds extra soft washable texture. There is no extra charge for using minky dot in your bedding set. The prices below for the minky dot is to order minky dot fabric by the yard. If you order one you will get ONE yard of fabric. You can order minky sheets under the accessories category. Fabric orders are NOT refundable. I can help you match minky colors to the fabrics you choose.

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Ten powerful pieces first published in The New Yorker recall the path terror in the Middle East has taken from the rise of al-Qaeda in the 1990s to the recent beheadings of reporters and aid workers by ISIS.
With the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Looming Tower, Lawrence Wright became generally acknowledged as one of our major journalists writing on terrorism in the Middle East. This collection draws on several articles he wrote while researching that book as well as many that he’s written since, following where and how al-Qaeda and its core cult-like beliefs have morphed and spread. They include an indelible impression of Saudi Arabia, a kingdom of silence under the control of the religious police; the Syrian film industry, then compliant at the edges but already exuding a feeling of the barely masked fury that erupted into civil war; the 2006-11 Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza, a study in disparate values of human lives. Others continue to look into al-Qaeda as it forms a master plan for its future, experiences a rebellion from within the organization, and spins off a growing web of terror in the world. The American response is covered in profiles of two FBI agents and a chief of the CIA. It ends with the recent devastating piece about the capture and beheading by ISIS of four American journalists and aid workers, and how the US government failed to handle the situation.

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Poll: What is the study of meaning called?
What is the study of meaning called?
Can I change my vote? I pressed 'philogy' by accident.
Your answer will follow you to the end of the earth and will rain doom upon you and your entire family for all eternity!!!
Yikes! I'll take more care in the future. If I have one.
If it existed, it wouldn't be eternity.
I want you to give me five defination of meaning, the author and the year of findings.
Semantics is the study of what the signs and symbols in a language stand for or represent.
semantics is the systematic study of meaning and the linguistic semantics is the study of how language organize and express meaning.
could you tell me what's noun-centered meaning and Verb centered meaning? And what are the difficulties you have met when studying The meaning of language?


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Part of the job process is the application process, which can be daunting. Between the resume, cover letter and interview, there’s a lot to consider.
The first place to start is always the cover letter, which is the lead-in to your resume and hopefully, everything else that follows until you’re interviewing for the job.
Creating a successful, well thought out cover letter is important, as it’s really your first impression to your potential employer(s). Follow these tips to have a resume that stands out and impresses your audience.
The employer will likely receive a number of cover letters and resumes, so it’s important to be one of those that stands out. You can do this in a number of ways – writing style, the way you highlight your experience, and adding personality.
While you still need to mind your grammar rules, adding some personality to your cover letter is always a plus. Mention important personality traits that will make you successful in the job position, as well as unique statistics and results from your past job experiences.
Grammar and punctuation is key in creating a successful cover letter. Be sure that you look up any questionable spelling and grammar questions you may have, and always have your letter proofread by a friend or family member.
Even if the potential job position is not writing-based, utilizing correct grammar and punctuation shows that you’re paying attention to details and care about presenting a quality product – both important skills to have in any position.
As we mentioned before, your potential employer will likely receive many cover letters and resumes. Keep it short and simple! State the position you’d like to be considered for, why you’d be a great fit, and a few key, bulleted highlights on your experience and why it is relevant. That’s really all you need! The best cover letters are succinct, effective, and to the point.
Don’t send general cover letters or resumes to anyone, no matter how many you may be sending. Your employer needs to know why you’re right for their particular job position and company, and it’s your job to make the argument as to why you’re the right fit. Notice the verbiage they use in their job posting – include some of them in your cover letter and resume, if applicable.
The more you can specializing your cover letter for the particular job position, the better your chances of achieving it. You need to show the employer that you have exactly the right skills, personality, and job experience that will make you an ideal fit for the job. Do your absolute best to highlight these qualities in an efficient, brief manner.


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A set of blank textures for your own repaints of Warren Baier's Cherokee Arrow III. You need Warren's orginal aircraft (Arrow_3.zip) to use. Blank Textures created by Don Brynelsen bassed on Warren's originals.
Add some variety to your commuter gates with these new textures for use with the default Dash 8 Turboprop from the sim. Blairwater is a fictional carrier serving Canada's Prince Edward Island and is named for the town from the Canadien TV series "Emily of New Moon". Repaint by Don Brynelsen.
This is a repaint (textures only) of Mario Noriega's Nardi Fn-333 Riviera. The paint theme is the same, just different colors, i.e. a palette shitf. You must have the original aircraft, available here: http://www.simviation.com/fs2004props156.htm Thanks to Mario for this excellent amphibian. Repaint by L.T. Davis.
RF4-D Rectimo reengine kit and update for Kazunori Ito�s superb model.
Kazunori Ito�s Fournier RF4-D Motorglider has been reengined with the original Rectimo (VW) piston engine. Ground and flight behaviors have been updated and tweaked to practically match those of the real airplane.
Actual aerobatic livery of Matthew Hill and Bob Grimstead's RF4-D G-AWGN and racing green livery of Peter Turner's G-AVWY.
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Typical RF4-D red livery (F-BORI) and blue livery of the Italian "Blue Voltige dancing team"
Miro Slovak's famous Atlantic crossing plane N1700 "Spirit of Santa Paula" and Phil Paul's N1771 in typical Fournier red livery.

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In the beginning of the Northwest wine industry, most people thought only white German varietals would thrive here. Thus, many of the first plantings were riesling, which originated in Germany’s Rheingau region. The boom of sweet, mediocre riesling, popular in the 1970s, fell out of fashion in favor of chardonnay,merlot, and cabernet sauvignon. Recently, however, Northwest producers have rediscovered this aromatic varietal with an eye toward Alsatian-style winemaking techniques, meaning dry and off-dry versions with no or very little residual sugar. Beyond high acidity and winemaking style, riesling showcases its terroir. Site-specific riesling is all the rage in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, despite the steady decline in overall planted acreage. At Trisaetum, winemaker James Frey expresses his deep devotion to the varietal by producing eight versions of each vintage. We had a chance to talk shop.
425: Tell us about the history of riesling in the Willamette Valley.
Frey: People have been planting riesling here since the 1960s, along with pinot noir. Pinot became so popular, and then people started trying chardonnay and pinot gris. Riesling has always been there but had taken a backseat. Now in the last five to 10 years, there are more single vineyard options, and people are taking it seriously. It’s an exciting time. A rebirth. A renaissance.
425: You seem to have a particular affection for the varietal. How did that begin?
Frey: It is the first grape that I fell in love with. My family is originally from Alsace — multiple generations. I must have riesling in my DNA. When I first planted my vineyard, I planted riesling right along with my pinot noir. Everyone thought I was crazy.
425: What style of riesling do you make?
Frey: Site-specific, dry, and off-dry versions. One of my favorite things to do is pour all eight for customers in the tasting room.
425: Most winemakers ferment a couple of large tanks, but your approach is quite the opposite.
Frey: I might do 120 little ferments in oak, stainless steel, and concrete barrels versus one or two big tank ferments. It allows me to be a little bit more risk-taking on any individual ferments.
425: Does riesling need to be aged before it is released? And can it stand up to aging in bottle once purchased?
Frey: For single vineyard rieslings, I really like the freshness and the precision of the wines when bottled after six months. For the estate reserves, I blend unique barrels for nine to 10 months. Some people keep it in barrel up to 18 months. But I think it loses some of that life and freshness. They do get better and more interesting with age. I do like them after three to five years in bottle, but they drink great right away.
Orange zest, honeysuckle, and white flowers on the nose with loads of acidity on the palate and stone fruits like nectarine. This wine has so much vibrancy and a hit of minerality from its volcanic soils. Pair it with softly poached halibut and some sort of dish utilizing pickled kumquats.
Soft and elegant, this wine manages to convey freshness despite being sweet. Try with shrimp coconut curry or spicy papaya salad.
Made from 40-plus year vines, this wine is an elegant caress. Simultaneously bold with peach, apple, citrus, and pepper, it is also soft and luscious on the palate. Because it is still on the off-dry side, pair with something unctuous but not too spicy, like duck, pork, or crab. For a cheese pairing, try something delicate — not too funky.
Of all the rieslings tasted for this lineup, Yamhill Valley’s have the most pronounced petrol element — an aromatic component commonly found in European rieslings. This dry version also has citrus, peach, honey, and some star fruit on the palate, which is teeming with acidity. It would go great with eggy-cheesy dishes or anything seafood — especially citrus-laced Mediterranean dishes.
Pack your bags to the tropics with this nose featuring pineapple, passion fruit, and flowers. On the palate, the flavors are more apple and peach, with citrus zest. Pairs perfectly with spicy Indian butter chicken or Thai dishes.
It has a fruity nose with lime, nectarine, and pear, followed by green apple and citrus on the palate. Webber suggests barbecue chicken shish kebabs and saffron rice, or shrimp ceviche.
Like liquid gold, this dessert-sweet riesling drips with honeysuckle, white peach, and apricot. Drizzle over ice cream or pound cake, or sip as a desert.

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There are two causes of unhappiness - regret over the past and the apprehension about the future. By unnecessarily breaking our heads over what has already happened and fretting over what is likely to happen, we spoil the present.
How to be happy ? This question has been troubling mankind since the very dawn of civilization. Philosophers, poets, writers, thinkers, scientists, leaders, et al have given their own answers to this intriguing question. Yet today, thousands of years after man first put this question to himself, he is still groping for an answer.
In the present times we have the new age gurus, generation next philosophers, management messiahs and a host of others offering quick-fix solutions, spiritual paradigms and instant nirvanas. But the answer to the question - how to be happy- remains elusive.
Recently I came across a very interesting and enlightening answer to this question which I would like to share. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the founder of The Art of Living Foundation, says there are two causes of unhappiness - regret over the past and the apprehension about the future. How true! How many times have we not wondered - if only I had married some one else, why did I not accept the other job, if only I had taken my exams more seriously or what if I don't get selected in the interview, suppose I don't get the bank loan, what if my beloved's parents don't accept me, etc. etc. Thus our mind is always vacillating between the past and the future. We are either crying over spilt milk or trying to cross the bridge before we come to it. By unnecessarily breaking our heads over what has already happened and fretting over what is likely to happen, we spoil the present. Today's moment is sacrificed at the altar of yesterday's regret and tomorrow's anxiety.
So then how do we find happiness? According to Sri Sri we have to accept that the present is inevitable. We have to live in the present moment to the fullest and give our hundred percent to whatever we are doing. We have to believe in the HERE and NOW - not in what was or what is going to be. This might appear impossible but it isn't really all that difficult. If we carefully look at a four year old child we can learn a lot about living in the present. Whether the little one is drawing on a sheet of paper, or sailing a paper boat in a puddle or simply watching a bird in flight - he is giving his hundred percent to the present moment. He is not bothered about whether someone is watching him or laughing at him, he is not concerned about what he has done a few minutes earlier or what he is going to do moments later. He is existing only in the HERE and NOW. We should all strive to adopt the natural, unselfconscious behavior of the child and live life in the present moment. That is a far more effective way of seeking happiness than looking for packaged mokshas and branded nirvanas.


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I love Overwatch for its characters, mechanics, lore, and more, but that’s not why I’m addicted to it. The reason I itch to play nonstop stems, believe it or not, from its cosmetics.
Play the game for an hour or two and level up. Obtain a Loot Box for all your hard work. Open said Loot Box (and pray that Blizzard are gracious enough to grant you that damn Junkrat legendary skin you’ve been eyeing for the past few weeks). Unearth some boring commons and a yawn-worthy rare instead. Resist urge to swipe credit card. Go back to grinding for the next loot box.
Out of the 31 loot boxes I’ve opened, I’ve only obtained two legendary drops. TWO. One wasnt even a skin – it was a whack of currency, which I subsequently used to buy the Mei cosmetic seen in the header above. The other I got was a skin for Mercy – one of my least played heroes.
Anyhow, what gives? Are the legendary drop rates that bad? Or have I just been that unlucky?
After going through 20 or so levels without getting any legendary skins, I decided to do a little research on the drop rate from those shiny loot boxes (while wondering what I’ve done in the past to deserve this kind of fate). So I watched those box opening videos on youtube (with great envy) and count the number of items for each rarity manually. I managed to get a sample size of 1028 boxes, then through the miracle of science calculated the drop rate.
So, if I were to open up around 100 loot boxes, I should expect to get around 10 legendaries or so. Here’s hoping that the next 69 I unbox contain the 8 that I am missing!
How has your luck been in Overwatch? Have you been finding some sweet loot? Be sure to let me know so I can be extra jealous!


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If you haven’t experienced the Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue at Disney World yet, then you’re missing out. This was one of the first things we ever did with the kids when we went 10 years ago! I was on a press trip and they wanted to bring usto all the hot spots, and this was one of the places we got to go! It was absolutely incredible and our kids loved it! As we’ve gone back to Disney World throughout the years we’ve made sure to make this a regular stop! It’s THAT kind of fun and we really do enjoy the singing and the dancing and just everything about it!
If you’re looking for some fun and exciting and different to do while visiting Disney World, I can’t say enough about the Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue. I wasn’t sure what to expect when we first went as a family. I knew people kept telling us that it’s something EVERYONE NEEDS TO DO ONCE, but nobody would really tell me WHY! I was dying to understand the need to make a reservation. I knew that Disney was known for their amazing food, so I just figured any spot would do, but NO! People said I needed to go here! I was thrilled to see that it was a stop for us!
Truly – as the years have gone by – we’ve probably done the Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue 1/2 dozen times as a family. It’s just a really fun night for the kids and every time you go, you sit and enjoy the entire meal and entertainment! When I went in February for my Disney Resort Press Trip, I brought my sister. She’d never been and I was really excited to see how she would react and enjoy the show! I wouldn’t tell her anything about it ahead of time! I wanted her to experience it for herself!
If you’re not familiar with Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue, it’s a family friendly show with Wild West theme, plus Southern dinner at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. I have to say, it’s really cool driving into the Resort because you immediately do get the sense that you’re not at Disney World anymore, you’re kind of being transported somewhere else and it’s really cool!
Are you ready to hear about the magic of it all?
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It was an excellent show and it’s something that my sister can’t wait to bring her own kids back to, too! This is what I love about it the most – it’s pure old school entertainment. There’s just singing and dancing and enjoying the moment. It’s enjoying the experience. You feel part of the show, which is awesome and I love how inclusive they are to everyone there! You also feel like you get to know the people around you, too! It’s that kind of old school fun and entertainment! And the ONLY reason why phones are even out are to take photos and videos!
If you enjoyed this show, you would love to head over to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and meet the Queen, too! It was a riot going from Hoop-Dee-Doo to the Queen! So different, but the experiences so good! You will just fall in love with the magic and all that Disney has to offer on this front!
Make sure you check out what to wear to the Revue! If you want to join on in, where something fun and southern!
Also – side tip – it’s a little chilly in there so make sure you bring an extra layer for yourself! You don’t want to freeze while you’re in there!
Hoop Dee Doo Revue is a family favorite and super fun for the kids.
This looks like a fun thing to check out. Food looks delicious too!
This looks super fun and I would love to try the food!
We’re big fans of frontier themed shows like Little House on the Prairie and Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, so this would be right up our alley!
This looks like so much fun. I have been to Disney since I was a teenager.
Thanks for the info, we will definitely have to check it out one day!
THIS LOOKS LIKE A LOT OF FUN I WISH I COULD EXPLORE THIS AND BE THERE TO DO ALL THE FUN THINGS.
First… the food looked sooo good. But this looks like such a fun experience!! I would love to go to something like this!
The food looks absolutely yummy! I’ll keep this in mind!
This really does look like fun for the whole family! If we ever pop down to the states, this would be a great place to stop by.
This looks and sounds like so much fun! I’d love to visit Disney World and will be sure to check this out when I do. I also noticed that they offer unlimited Sangria which sounds great! The food looks delicious too.
Great food options and looks like a great place to spend some relaxing time with family. I have been reading so much about Disney of late that it makes me wanting to visit.
This sounds so so fun! We are planning a trip to Wal Disney World in a few years and this I saved!
This looks like a lot of fun! Our family loves going to Disney World. I bet our kids will love this!
This looks like fun! I have never been to this id love to go and see it all.
Looks like a fun venue to check out and see. I’ll have to add it onto my radar!
That does look like a fun filled evening and you get dinner too.


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Kent & Medway Growth Hub have recently launched a new service that provides information on grants, funding and free business advice.
“Ask Phil” is a new campaign launched by the Kent & Medway Growth Hub (KMGH). It is a fully funded service designed to help new and existing businesses of all sizes find the right type of business support available in their area.
Phil and his team are available through various channels including phone, social media and online. The service can take any questions you may have about your business; and KMGH say they can make sure you can access the support on offer.
The Growth Hub say people should keep an eye out for Phil as he travels around Kent as he pops up on busses and over the air waves extending a free helping hand to businesses in Kent and Medway.
For more information, visit the KMGH website.


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player once you master what Roman teaches you and be able to convert Blockaded Pawn structures into wins!!!
Volume 0106r - Strategy behind playing Pawn blackaded positions right out of the opening Strategy series Vol.1 (93 Minutes) This dvd will help your chess game whether you’re a novice level player or master, Roman will teach you how to play and win by blockading Pawns right out of the Opening. Blockaded Pawns occur in every openings and by following Roman’s easy universal system you will have a new way to win games. You will become a much better chess player once you master what Roman teaches you and be able to convert Blockaded Pawn structures into wins!!!


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The federal government is again facing the prospect of a shutdown, this time on September 30, unless Congress can find a way to pass its remaining appropriations bills, or come up with some sort of short-term solution.
Currently, government funding is set to run out just 37 days before Nov. 6, the day of the midterm elections . Republicans control both the Senate and House, along with the presidency, but Trump and lawmakers have put the blame on Democrats for not passing immigration reform .
Whether Congress will bow to the pressure remains to be seen. Republicans are not keen on handing Democrats a shutdown to use against them in advance of the November elections, so some movement is likely. However, Congress has only a handful of working days before the September 30 deadline. We would think the worthies would redouble their efforts to get the budget passed, and forge a compromise the president can accept. But nothing with Congress is certain, except they can be counted on to wait until the last minute to act.


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The team from The Good Go, including Jason Lu (center) and Cindy Hu (to his left).
As China’s economy grows, more and more of its citizens are traveling abroad. Nevada City Retreats recently had the pleasure of hosting members from The Good Go, a Chinese tourism company working within the United States that focuses on providing travel information to tourists in their 30s and 40s.
Unlike most tourism companies in China that work on a business to business level through travel organizations, The Good Go works directly with the customer. It’s goal is to broaden traveler’s perspectives of what we have to offer here in the States, taking the focus away from the gateway cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York. As The Good Go’s Jason Lu told us, Nevada City was of special interest due to its Gold Rush history, in which Chinese workers played an integral role.
Outbound tourism from China to the United States has increased in recent years, but Jason said that China has seen a decline in U.S. visitors. English-speaking tour guides in China have had to adapt, and many have flipped 180 degrees to become U.S. guides for Chinese tourists.
“The biggest problem is language, communication,” The Good Go’s Cindy Hu explained. Part of the company’s goal is to find Chinese-speaking Americans that it can establish as local hosts and guides for independent visitors from China. An online platform that runs through China’s WeChat service will help tourists connect with local guides. The opposite is also true, allowing anyone who wishes to be a guide to sign up and find travelers.
Jason said that among China’s younger generation, “more and more self-guided travelers” are coming to the U.S. The Good Go is putting together a service that provides rich information and knowledgable local hosts to better accommodate the self-sufficient nature of this new generation of travelers. The goal is ultimately to provide a lightly curated experience that allows travelers to shape their own adventures. We were honored to host Jason, Cindy, and the reset of their team in Papa Bear’s Lodge, and hope to meet more travelers from China in the future!


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There's always the same amount of good luck and bad luck in the world. There's always the same amount of good and evil, too. We can't eradicate evil, we can only evict it, force it to move across town. And when evil moves, some good always goes with it. But we can never alter the ratio of good to evil. All we can do is keep things stirred up so neither good nor evil solidifies. That's when things get scary. Life is like a stew, you have to stir it frequently, or all the scum rises to the top.
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