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Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…

…For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL

The Best Places For Students To Write Their Resumes

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When I originally wrote The Best Websites For Students Exploring Jobs and Careers, there were quite a few free resume-writing sites out there that had a lot of scaffolding to help people write resumes, but only one gave you the option to print it out so it looked nice on paper.

Apparently, over the past year most of these sites figured out that in order to get a job, most people were going to need a hard copy of their resume and not just a virtual one online.  So, happily, there’s more of a choice out there, and all of them seem pretty equally accessible to English Language Learners.

In fact, there are enough of them to warrant their own “The Best…” list. Thanks to a recent Mashable post, I was able to learn about more of them.

Here are my picks for The Best Places For Students To Write Their Resumes (not in any order of preference):

Actually, my favorite is now Read Write Think’s Resume Generator

How To Write A Resume also lets students create their resumes.  It’s free, very “scaffolded,” and provides multiple ways to download and print a hard copy.

Resume Companion looks like a very easy, and scaffolded, tool to create a resume.

Resunate is an easy online tool to create a resume.

Resumonk lets you easily create resumes. It’s one of the easiest tools out there that I’ve seen — students can quickly make a PDF.

CVS Intellect HipCV is a new resume-builder site that, importantly, lets you download your resume as a PDF. It provides a pretty straightforward guide to adding information to a resume, which is important for students.

Though I’m not sure the world needs yet one more online resume-builder, Resume-Now is a new decent site that provides a lot of step-by-step guidance and lets you download the finished product.

Resume Genius

Standard Resume lets users easily create…resumes.

This is a useful resume infographic:

Ten things not to put on your CV

Explore more infographics like this one on the web’s largest information design community – Visually.

Write a Rockin

Explore more visuals like this one on the web’s largest information design community – Visually.

Resume is another decent online resume site. You can create one for free.

I’d still encourage readers to check-out The Best Websites For Students Exploring Jobs and Careers because it has several other excellent resources related to job-hunting and exploring careers.

As always, feedback is welcome.

If you found this post useful, you might want to look at previous “The Best…” lists and also consider subscribing to this blog for free.

Author: Larry Ferlazzo

I'm a high school teacher in Sacramento, CA.

  1. Thanks for the mention in your post! We’ve recently completed a major update to the GigTide application and website. Please feel free to check us out – we’d love to hear some feedback on the upgrade.

  2. I think the value of the resume as a job search tool for teens is almost nil. They would be much better off practicing completing job applications. Resumes rarely give the information an employer needs — or that a student needs to complete a job application.

    I worked a couple summers in the Human Resources department of a resort which had many jobs for entry-level, unskilled workers. By law, we had to have a completed job application in order to consider a person for a job. We could not accept an application that said “see resume.”

    One of my tasks was to watch to see which applicants had information with them to complete an application and which had to borrow a telephone book or make a couple cell phone calls to get information needed on the application. Those people’s applications went to the bottom of the pile.

    An article based on my experience in that office gives advice to job seekers:

  3. another good resume builder that is free to use is

  4. The point is you have to be able to download it to see what it looks like in terms of layout etc. another get tool –

  5. Thanks for compiling this list! I am teaching a junior high “careers” class right now and we are using some of your resources (including some of the websites from your “Best Websites for Students Exploring Jobs and Careers” post). I wondered if you have suggestions for where to find good sample résumés? Most of my students are too young/inexperienced to even know yet what a résumé is or should look like. Having a handful of good examples would give them a better idea than instructions to create their own, especially when they have so little job experience at this point.

  6. Hi Larry,

    Nice piece with some good advice and links. Some of the infographics make some very interesting points with regard to where to focus your efforts on your CV. One thing that should always be kept in mind when creating your CV is the industry or job role you’re applying for. It’s important for your CV to reflect what that specific employer is looking for eg. if it’s a creative position then you’re CV needs to have some flare so you can stand out from the crowd.

    We actually offer a range of free CV templates which can be downloaded using our CV building website, take a look if you have time here – – as well as enabling our users to create a unique CV we also have a large advice section on all things related to job searching and applications.

    Good luck to all the job seekers out there!

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Jonas Reinhardt - Smokey Jotus via Not Not Fun.

A little Kosmiche -Kraut groove can go a long way sometimes. Lucky for us Jonas Reinhardt have recently dropped a new album via Not Not Fun titled Music For The Tactile Dome. The group have been mining the synth-kraut groove for a bit now, though maybe not as long as their german forefathers, having released their debut on Kranky in 2008.

That is not to say that Jonas Reinhardt are merely rehashing the sounds of some 30 odd years ago. The trio treat the listener to music that harkens back towards the classic sound of greats like Neu, Klaus Schulze, & recently rediscovered legend Harald Grosskopf. After all the comparison's have been depleted what is left over is a contemporary vision of the future past.

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"But You Have Heard of His Protege"

"Daniel was celebrated for founding his own distillery, in 1866, at the mouth of a cave spring in Lynchburg, Tenn.—the master stroke that separated his whiskey from the stiff competition of the time. But before he found fame, Daniel was orphaned at age 15, according to the history 'Dead Distillers,' recently published by the Brooklyn-based bourbon distillers Colin Spoelman and David Haskell. Homeless, Daniel was taken in by the Call family, who owned a small distillery. The man Call put in charge of the whiskey production was none other than Uncle Nearis."

Ben Guarino in The Washington Post writes about Nearis Green, the enslaved distiller who taught Jack Daniel.

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Skin Care Tips

So you have decided that your face needs a lift, not necessarily of the surgical kind. Well keep reading; there are some great tips for keeping your skin in good shape and looking healthy. Let’s start with the basics, drink a lot of water each day. This helps your body get rid of toxins that can lead to bad looking skin. It also hydrates your body, which helps keep your skin looking smooth.

Do not smoke, this adds to premature aging, because smoking narrows the blood cells that deliver nutrients and oxygen to all parts of your body, including the biggest part of the body, which is your skin. It also causes wrinkles around the mouth.

Next you need to avoid exposure to the sun. If you must go in the sun wear a sun block. Sun prematurely ages your skin, causing age spots and wrinkles, and it can cause skin cancer. Lying in a tanning bed is no better than lying in the sun. If you must have a tan, get one out of a bottle or a spray tan.

We will concentrate on face care, because it is the most seen part of your anatomy, besides legs and arms. When we say face we mean all the way down to the decollate. With your face everything you use should be gentle. Look for soaps that are natural and do not use chemicals. Keeping your face clean is a major part of healthy skin. Choose a gentle cleansing product for everyday cleansing, which should be done twice a day.

A facial scrub will clean the dead skin off of your face. This will also keep your skin smooth and radiant looking. Use of a facial masque is great for toning, deep cleaning your pores, as well as for moisturizing. There are different masques on the market and each one is for a different need, choose what you need. The masques can be used two to three times a week, follow the directions on the packaging.

Moisturizers are great for dry skin, or aging skin. As we age we lose the elasticity from our skin; and the oil glands do not work as efficiently, so we have to replace that moisture loss. There are moisturizers on the market that are good and others that are not so good. Look for moisturizers that are of natural content with no harsh chemicals. Some target the eyes and others target the rest of the face. You should get both.

The eye area is very delicate and as you age the skin gets thinner and dryer, you will need to use a gentler moisturizer on the eye area. You should moisturize with your morning care routine and your bedtime routine. This should include moisturizing the lips as well with a lip lotion or cream.

Toners are good to help keep pores clean and looking small. They tend to open as we age and this makes the skin have a bad texture. When you buy a toner do not get one with alcohol in it. Alcohol is bad for your skin.

Let’s talk makeup. Go natural. There are several natural makeup lines out now. Find on that does not include talc. This kind of makeup is beneficial to your skin. It does not block pores, and looks natural on your skin. Research the products that interest you and then try before you buy. Choose what looks and feels best on your skin.

Your hands need special care as well. There are good hand lotions available, use a brand that will stay on your hands and apply frequently throughout the day. Hands can show age even if your face does not. Age spots and chipped and broken fingernails are not a good thing. There are special products to moisturize your fingernails and cuticles. There are also nail hardeners to protect your nails from chipping and breakage.

The rest of the skin on your body needs care just like your face does. There are body scrubs to clean away dead skin, moisturizing body soaps and moisturizers that you should use after each shower and whenever else you feel it necessary especially if you have dry skin. Special care should be given to the legs and arms to keep them supple and moisturized.

Last but not least a few tips for the feet. Keep your feet free of calluses by using a foot file and applying good moisturizers morning and night. At night you can apply a moisturizer, and then put a pair of socks on and sleep in them. The foot and hand waxes are also good for your feet, in keeping them smooth and soft.

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Saturday, May 30, 2009

Green Saturday- Eco Friendly Wedding Idea

I'm just starting to write about some ideas I'm finding on how to have an earth friendly wedding and I found the coolest idea I think I've heard of yet! You can actually get your wedding invitations printed on plantable paper! Check out these awesome invitations :0)

They actually have seeds in the paper that will grow into wildflowers! Now that takes recycling to a whole new level! I saw some where you can have a picture printed on it too! Wouldn't that be great for a thank you card?

They do so much more too- I'll be checking them out for my Christmas cards... that is if I get around to sending them this year! :0P

Laura Siivola- Photographer.
Organic wedding and portrait photography based in the Phoenix Arizona area.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Rachel and Kirk's wedding at Tapatio Cliffs, Phoenix

I love shooting with Rachel- she is so fun to work with! :0)

It was kinda funny to work with a bride with the same name (although I'm sure it wasn't the first time for her!) Rachel and Kirk were married at A Different Pointe of View Restaurnt at The Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs. A totally awesome setting!

On to the photos!!!

I am in love with these bouquets and boutonnieres!!!!!

cute cute!

just having some fun :0)

And one last shot- it was so windy that none of us lasted long!

All in all simply a great evening!

Laura Siivola- Photographer.
Organic wedding and portrait photography based in the Phoenix Arizona area.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Scottsdale/Phoenix Green Photographer

I can't believe it- I'm actually announcing that I'm going greeeeeeeeeen!!!

For any of you that already know me this probably comes as no surprise at all! hehe But I've been reluctant to call myself green. So why the hybrid driving, CFL bulbing, (that's not even a word- I know it. :0P) garbage composting (why yes, I do have corn carpet!) and pretty much environmentalist freak won't call myself green?

Because I always want to do MORE!

For some reason I didn't feel that being green in my personal life translated to my business. What kind of business practices do I do differently to qualify me to be green? It got me thinking…

It's hard to be environmentally friendly as a photographer. I want my products to last forever! I want your grandchildren to hang your portraits in their hallways and laugh over how the people in your wedding album dress so funny! But being eco-friendly is absolutely about the material and product choices I make- those that won’t need replacing. But I, in good conscience couldn't call myself green until I had even MORE green business practices in place.

  • I work from home (no wasted gas!)
  • I turn off all my computers and equipment each night. (This is great on two levels- it saves energy and lengthens the life of all my gadgets!)
  • I have this awesome programmable thermostat that I have set to turn the A/C & heat off automatically when I’m out for even a little bit like taking the kids to school each day.
  • Although I do tend to book most of my clients via email, when we do meet up it’s in my most favorite car ever- my hybrid! :0)
  • I only buy 100% post consumer recycled paper and of course recycle the waste.
  • I use rechargeable batteries.
  • My product information and pricing are all digital so no trees were harmed in the process! :0P
  • I shoot all digital- unlike film, no more chemicals are used!
  • Offer only matte papers for printing. (Most lustre and gloss papers contain petroleum products.)

The more I think about it the more I realize this *is* my life... and my business. :0)

So be on the lookout for more posts from me about how to have a greener wedding. Also I’ll be reviewing green options for photographers. Hopefully this will help others in their pursuit of greeness! (Yep, another non-word, but this one will catch on, I’m sure of it!!!) hehe

Laura Siivola- Photographer.
Organic wedding and portrait photography based in the Phoenix Arizona area.

Saturday, May 09, 2009

Peter and Jill's wedding at The Sanctuary Resort

Jill and Peter had the perfect brunch wedding at The Sanctuary Resort.

They decided to meet before hand and we got lucky- this gorgeous house was not occupied and one of the staff drove us up! :0)

The guys hanging out...

The awesome music set the mood perfectly, you have to check this guy out! :0)

Love the little details!

And I have to say that the cake was the best by FAR! It was made by a friend of Jill's and it was incredible!

And thanks for inviting me to stay you two, the meal was absolutely wonderful and your guests were pretty cool too~! hehe :0)

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2013 edition of the publication “Taxation trends in the European Union” issued by Eurostat, compiles tax indicators in a harmonised framework based on the European System of Accounts (ESA 95), allowing accurate comparison of the tax systems and tax policies between EU Member States.

The overall tax-to-GDP ratio, meaning the sum of taxes and social contributions in % of GDP, in the EU272 stood at 38.8% in 2011, from 38.3% in 2010 and 38.4% in 2009. The overall tax ratio in the euro area (EA17) increased to 39.5% in 2011, up from 39.0% in 2010 and 39.1% in 2009.

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Hong Kong Confirms Support For SMEs

In reply to a question in the Legislative Council, Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Gregory So has confirmed that the Government will provide continued support for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The question used last month's Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey 2013, which
indicated that the confidence of Hong Kong's SMEs in their own businesses fell sharply from the previous year. It was suggested that the Government should follow up the problems reflected in the survey, assess any operational difficulties currently being experienced by SMEs, and decide whether it should provide SMEs with profits tax concessions or subsidies.

So replied that the Government has been closely monitoring the operating situation of local enterprises, and that the number of Hong Kong small businesses that were optimistic about their own business prospects in the survey was still more than those who were pessimistic.

He also commented that "the Government has been providing timely and adequate support for SMEs. Alongside Hong Kong's swift economic recovery after the global financial crisis, the numbers of SMEs and persons engaged in SMEs are higher than their pre-crisis levels. In June 2013, the numbers of SMEs and persons engaged in SMEs increased by 11 percent and 5 percent respectively from June 2007."

At present, the Census and Statistics Department conducts a monthly exercise on a sample panel of around 400 SMEs, to gain a better understanding of their business operation, including business receipts and the number of employees. Although the increase in local business operating costs (including rent and labor costs) over the past few years has put some pressure on the business environment of local enterprises, particularly the SMEs, the broadly stable consumption market has partly cushioned the impact of the rising costs.

In addition, So noted that, following the Government's latest round of demand-side property price management measures, involving further stamp duty hikes, since late February 2013, the uptrend in rentals for office space and retail shop space has moderated.

He stressed that the Government has been providing many types of support for SMEs. The SME Loan Guarantee Scheme (SGS) provides 50 percent loan guarantees for eligible SMEs to assist them in obtaining loans, including for the rental of office and retail shop space which is considered to be necessary operating business cost.

However, he also expressed the Government's opinion that providing profits tax concessions to specific enterprises would deviate from the fairness principle of Hong Kong's tax system. He pointed out that, in any case, in the 2011-12 fiscal year, almost 90 percent of registered corporations did not need not pay any tax. Only 94,900 corporations, accounting for 11 percent of registered corporations, paid profits tax.

He concluded that the Government "will continue to closely monitor the changes in the economic situation and the needs of our enterprises and review our support measures for SMEs from time to time in order to provide them with timely and adequate support."

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Did you know??
Although using avocados and bananas are all the buzz now to get soft and shiny hair, all it will get you is a messy kitchen and bathroom. These products are great to help your hair for one day, but the proteins in them are way too big for your hair to absorb. And unless you are going to use them each day (yikes!), then you should head to a beauty supply store and check out some Vegan products that use "hydrolyzed" proteins - proteins from avocados and bananas that actually are small enough to help your hair.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Baked Armadillo Potatoes

 These vegan baked potatoes add a little pizazz to the typical baked potato.  By cutting it as seen in the image, we get a more thorough baking, and a crispier, more delicious potato.  Not that there's anything wrong with the typical baked potato, but sometimes change is nice, right?  You can put whatever you'd like on it, but for our purposes, I'll give you what I chose to put on it.  This is a fantastic side dish to the Asparagus with Garlic Sauce!

1 potato (I usually make these by the half-dozen and bring one to work for the week)
1/4 red onion, diced into large chunks
1 clove garlic, diced
1 tsp butter alternative (We usually use Earth Balance)
1 tsp bacon bits alternative (or you can make your own homemade vegan bacon!)
sea salt to taste

Preheat the oven to 375.

This is a real simple recipe-- the tricky part is successfully cutting the potato wide enough to fit the onions and garlic without breaking the potato in half.  The best way to do this is to put the potato on a baking sheet with sides that raise 1/4 of an inch or so.  Cut the potato while it is against the edge of the baking sheet, holding the knife parallel with the sheet, and stopping right before you hit the side of the baking sheet.  Cut these breaks 1/3 of an inch apart all the way along the potato.  When you're done, the potato should be able to bend relatively easy (but don't test it too much or it will rip!).

In each new space cut, insert a few small portions of garlic and onion, layering them.

Brush the butter over the top of the potato, making sure to cover all the edges of the cuts.  This is crucial to get the crispiness desired.

Top the potato with the portions left after filling it and cover that with sea salt and bacon.

Place in the oven for 1 hour, and check to see if it's fully cooked.  Depending on the size/type of potato you're cooking with, the potato may need to cook another 10-15 minutes.

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Servings 1
Total Fat: 3.4 grams
Sat Fat: 0.9 grams
Polyunsat. Fat 1.0 grams
Monosat. Fat: 0.9 grams
Cholesterol: 0 grams
Sodium: 68.6 mg
Potassium: 978.1 mg
Carbs: 40.2 grams
Dietary Fiber: 4.4 grams
Sugar: 2.1 grams
Protein: 5.3 grams

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I joined LCC for a girl. And hoai not? It seemed like a good idea.

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I can make a plate full of sushi disappear like that. *snap*

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Lifesavers, laced with ethidium bromide. That way, even though I could only eat one thing for life at least I could look back and say it was short and sweet.

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My feet.

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Return of the Killer Tomatoes II

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40) Many aspects of the Website, and many services and opportunities offered through the Website, are offered to you free of charge. This may be facilitated by advertising and other promotional revenues generated through the Website. You agree to the insertion of advertising, banners, and other promotional materials into any of your Submissions, as well as the use by THE COMPANY of any information pertaining to you for targeted advertising, if any, all in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

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48) This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon you and THE COMPANY and our respective principals, agents, successors and permitted assigns. You acknowledge having read this Agreement before accepting it, having the authority to accept this Agreement and having received a copy of this Agreement.


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Welcome to LCITW is a web development company providing professional software and web development services: website development and design, custom web application development, and web programming.

We specialize in PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) and ASP (Active Server Pages) application development. We can build your data-driven, dynamically-generated, or static website with hands-on, personal attention.

We offer you solutions that also help you maintain control of your website. If you wish, we can provide website maintenance for you. However, if you wish to maintain your website yourself we also provide a complete website Content Management System that is affordable and easy to learn. By using a content management system on your website you will have the ability to quickly and easily make changes, add new pages, upload graphics and completely maintain your website in house.

Visit our Products section to view web applications we have developed that are available for use by any of our customers. To see some of our work, you can visit our Portfolio section, this will give you some idea of the type of work we have created. And finally, visit our Adventures section, to view some of the unique adventures we have been involved with.

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No scripture today, I thought I'd share the fun "you are most like" test I took at a friends Facebook site. I was pleased with who it was, but I wasn't sure how closely I matched it...

You are most like SARAH
Dedicated to your spouse/boyfriend, you would do anything for them. You also are a woman of faith, who takes God at His word. You have much wisdom, and are a role model to many other women, both young and old. Your life is filled with adventure, oft times and is unpredictable as you live a kind of "nomadic" existence as the Spirit leads.

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Files "cleaned" Apr/11

John Ireland

Greater love hath no man

Here are the available Midi Files for this Work
(Note than in a few places the individual Voices divide, but that I have not provided separate Files):-

Work Name
UNemphasized Soprano  Alto  Tenor  Bass
Greater love hath no man yes yes yes yes

That's the end of the Work.

And if something doesn't work properly, please let me know (see the "Comments" section of my Homepage).

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Files originally uploaded in Jan/09.


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Sunday, April 19, 2015

Easter 4B Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; I John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18 Sheep and Shepherds

Today we will look at the lectionary passages for Easter 4B in a sequence. It's not a chronological sequence, but a theological one.

This Jesus is “the stone that was rejected by you, the builders; it has become the cornerstone.” Acts 4:11

Peter and John stand before the Sanhedrin, the very court that wanted to sentence Jesus to death but could not due to Roman law.  With boldness that Peter did not have before the day of Pentecost, he preaches straight into the faces of those who hated Jesus and hated him.  "IT WAS YOU WHO KILLED HIM."  The stone rejected has become the cornerstone. The 'piece of trash' you threw out is now the feast. The man you thought you killed is alive, and nothing you can do can ever change that.

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."
John 10:11

The cornerstone is the good shepherd. He has laid down his life for the sheep. Sheep need led, and sheep have no natural defense.

"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff— they comfort me." Psalm 23:4

Because he died he walks with his through this Holy Spirit. Peter could stand in boldness because the shepherd had laid down his life and now walked with him through the evil of the hypocritical religious leaders.

"How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?" I John 3:17

All of this leads to one place: How do we live out the resurrection message of Christ? Do we take the chance to stand and preach? Do we help the one in need? Do we offer water to the thirsty, a sandwich to the man on the side of the road? Will we get out of our pews and pray with someone? Will we allow the 'outcast' into our nice clean sanctuaries?

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Easter 3B Acts 3:12-19 The sermon after the healing of the lame man at the Temple

Peter welcomes any opportunity to preach. Here he has a crowd with mouths gaping open that he has healed the lame man; the guy everyone walked past every single day. He was just a beggar with a cup, maybe a few people would take pity on him and drop in a few coins. The sermon is classic kerygma, a pattern found throughout the book of Acts.

But today I am not thinking along the lines of classic kergyma commentary. Today I am thinking of opportunities to tell the good news of Jesus Christ that I miss every day. Today I am thinking of the beggars I see every day holding signs up at the stop lights. This seems to be the equivalent of catching people going into the temple. It must work or people wouldn't do it. I hand a dollar or two out my window. I've pushed blankets, jackets, and whatever food I have in the car into shaking hands. There is a well known homeless man that holds up a sign at a busy intersection near I-40 in Oklahoma City that says, 'Tough day? Yell at a bum! 50c an hour!' Now that is creative. I handed him a leftover burrito without yelling at him last time I saw him.

But would I say as Peter did to the beggar, what I have I gladly give? In the name of Jesus Christ stand up and walk? Or In the name of Jesus Christ, be healed of your addiction or bad luck or lack of job skills or mental illness that has caused you to beg for money in any way possible? Or am I afraid to speak to such people? And when I do stop and there are staring eyes, do I take the chance to speak to the curious eyes looking at a person so crazy to do more than hand a bum a dollar?

Then I ask myself, what is it about my culture that allows such people to beg for food? Why do we have so many homeless people in every single city? What is going on in our system? Am I seeking justice for the hungry?

The people of the village noticed that there were babies floating down the river. They kept pulling them out to save their lives. This is charity.
After thousands of babies were pulled out of the river, one person asked, who is throwing these babies out of the river? I will walk up the river until I find out and put a stop to this.
This is social justice.

Both are needed. The babies who have already been thrown in the river need to saved. But more will be saved in the long run if the people throwing the babies in are stopped.

Peter could have put in a coin, if he had one. Instead he healed the man in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Easter 2B Acts 4:32-35, Psalm 133, I John 1:1-2:2, John 20:19-31 Doubt

Doubt is a part of faith but many evangelical denominations do not want to admit this. Yes, Jesus says blessed are those who do not see and yet believe, but how does he treat Thomas's doubt? He simply asks him to put his hand in the wounds.  There is no shaming, no asking if he remembered the prophecies, only love.
When someone comes to be doubting their faith, or even doubting God I assure them that God can handle it.
I find it interested that the Psalm and the Acts passage are about unity. How does this connect to Doubting Thomas? The disciples were gathered together when Jesus first appeared and Thomas was absent. We have never heard where he was. Was he hiding or did he have a legitimate excuse like a stomach virus? We will never know. Did his doubt bring more unity or less or did it affect it at all?

'We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us.' Thomas can say this now, but what about those of us who have not seen and heard and still doubt? Can we proclaim? Isn't that what the essence of faith is?  This song expresses Doubting Thomas better than I ever could: Doubting Thomas Nickle Creek Live/

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Holy Week 2015

Today is Maundy Thursday. As I rush through my dissertation-writing-teaching-mothering schedule I try to take a deep breath and remember Jesus.

Remember Jesus as he prepared for Passover with his closest friends.

Knowing that one would betray him.
That one would deny him.
That the rest would run away.

That he would be arrested later that night and suffer.

Suffer at the hands of the people who once said they loved him.

Did they?

Do I?

Do I love him enough?


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Enforcement of State Aid Law by National Courts: a Journey Through Public and Private Law

Enforcement of State Aid Law by National Courts: a Journey Through Public and Private Law

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth

            ~ Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken

We often do not know, when travelling one road, what challenges and adventures another road would have brought. If we could travel both, we might learn about the similarities and differences between the two, and we might learn more about what makes the roads themselves special.

Sometimes it is possible to travel both roads. In law, a stellar example is the case where Dutch (or really any national) courts are called to enforce the European State aid rules. One legal norm – the standstill obligation laid down in Article 108(3) TFEU – must be applied uniformly in administrative, fiscal and civil proceedings. Along different roads, if you will. These proceedings each obey a different set of rules, having been designed (or developed over time) to suit different needs. For instance, at least in theory, the parties in civil proceedings are considered autonomous equals, whereas the administrative procedural law is tuned to take account of the powerful role of the administration that unilaterally and bindingly determines the legal position of individuals. On paper, it could be expected that this legal context will make a huge difference for the adjudication and outcome of State aid cases before the different courts.

Does it though?

For one, it shouldn’t, really. This is partly because of the European origin of the State aid rules. European law demands that State aid law is applied effectively, uniformly and in accordance with the European (case) law regardless of the competent court. Still, within the boundaries of the effectiveness and equivalence principles, EU law does not demand that all possible differences are smoothed over.

More importantly, the applicable legal system shouldn’t really matter because in typical State aid cases there is often no convincing reason that supports such a difference under Dutch law. Generally, the parties are alike: a competitor ‘sues’ an organ of the State for having granted illegal State aid. The legal and factual situation of the applicant is alike: a third party who had little or no influence over a State aid measure and is negatively affected by it. The intended outcome is alike (in theory): paid sums must be recovered and any further payments must be prevented or stopped.

Looking at over nine years of Dutch State aid case law, it becomes clear that in some respects, differences between courts applying State aid law remain small. The courts have different rules, instruments, cultures, expectations and precedents to work with, but they tend to find similar solutions to similar problems. And it seems that they do this relatively independently of each other. In other words: differences between the legal systems in the enforcement of State aid law are not so fundamental as they might have been.

Differences that do remain are noteworthy because they reveal what really defines the legal systems at the moment. For instance: tellingly, administrative courts are far more prone to provide legal protection against the State than the civil courts. This is not the result of a different applicable set of procedural rules, but presumably of a different culture or mindset, or perceived task of the court.

What does this mean? When we can travel several roads at once – or study the enforcement of a single legal norm in public law and private law – it becomes possible to study what really defines them and what really sets them apart. It becomes possible to dig to the essence of the legal systems themselves, and explain where differences must exist and where they are unnecessary. This is, of course, an ambition that extends well beyond a blog post. It will be open for discussion at one of the workshops on Wednesday, 21 January 2015 at Leiden University.

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Monday, June 4, 2012

Interview & Contest with Mary Lynn Author of One Bite to Passion

About the Author:

MaryLynn Bast resides in Las Vegas when she is not traveling the world with her job as a contractor with the US Military. Bast enjoys writing paranormal fantasy romance erotica stories because she can allow her imagination to run rampant, her characters can obtain abilities not possible in the real world...or are they?

      1.       What inspired you to become a writer?

Reading other peoples stories was an inspiration for me to become a writer. Reading always sparks my imagination.

     2.       When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

As far back as I can remember as a kid, I have always been interested in writing but never had the confidence to try to get published until last year.

     3.       What genre(s) do you write? Why do you write the stories that you write?

I originally started out writing contemporary romance. A friend of mine read one of my stories and recommended I write something for a werewolf short story contest. I have always read paranormal romances, so I figured I would give it a shot and No Remorse was created.
Writing paranormal romance is easy since I have a pretty active imagination and I can be as creative as I like. I ventured into paranormal erotica romance for my second story.

     4.       Where did the inspiration for your book come from?

One Bite To Passion was inspired by a three month trip I took to Japan. Working with the military and traveling I get to meet all kinds of people and see many places.

     5.       How long did it take you to put the story together?

I was surprised that writing One Bite To Passion came so easily, all in all, it me 2 days to write the actual story, around 16 hours. With beta reading, editing and re-writing that added another 4 days. I submitted the manuscript to Sascha at Sizzler Editions and he responded with a contract offer the very next day. Sascha spent 2 days editing for passive and active voice which took me about 3 hours to make corrections and the story was complete.
Total time physically spent on this story was approximately 8 days. This does not take into account everyone’s schedule. So… from start to finish it took nearly 2 months to get the story published.

     6.       Can you share a little about your novel with us?

One Bite To Passion is about a married woman who is on a business trip to Japan. Her husband, Dalton, had an ongoing affair that lasted for two years. Paige forgave him and they worked through the issues and moved on. However, Paige always suspected that the affair still continued.  Frustrated, Paige allows her friend Rosa to talk her into going out for a night of fun and she meets Casey. He is younger than her and they are immediately attracted to one another. Paige can’t resist his charms and ends up having a night of hot sex. She is torn with what she has done, but also feels like a new woman.
Suddenly, Dalton shows up and all hell breaks loose. Paige finds out that Dalton has been leading another life and she is drawn into a world she never knew existed and into the middle of a coven war. She is named the Chosen One. To save her life, Casey will sacrifice his own. Paige must decide if she is willing to fight for the vampire she has grown to love.

      7.       Who is your favorite charter in your novel and why?

Paige is my favorite character. She is real, has real life issues and is not the perfect woman. She must make decisions that are life altering and she is not perfect.

     8.       Now that your book is getting ready to hit the stores describe how you feel in one sentence?

My head is spinning and I am very excited that people are actually requesting more stories.

     9.       What has surprised you the most about the whole processes of getting your book on the market?

The biggest surprise is the how much time is required to market the books. When I started out trying to get published, I had the grandiose idea that all I had to do was write my stories and the publisher would do the rest.  Boy was I wrong!

      10.   Would you like to share what the reviewers are saying about your book?

“3.5 out of 5 stars... This story is nothing like I expected, as it's a dark mystery, kind of like The Demon Lover: A Novel is only this being more of an erotica, with a deep spicy edge to it that keeps you a bit shocked and wanting more!! It was not the type of erotic romance that I typically read, especially with the scenes in Rosa's room, but I did love the chemistry between Paige and Casey!! They played off each other well and created something believable between them.
I will admit to thinking that the beginning of this book has a slow start to it but I'm glad I pulled through and finished it because it has a very big finish in the end!! I liked how Paige's revelations played out. In addition, even though Paige was freaked out about what was going on, at the end, when push came to shove she stepped up to the plate, which made me like her as the heroine even more! Also, another big character in the book is Rosa and even though she was redeemable towards the end, she was probably one of the characters I least liked. It might be because of Rosa's pushy attitude but just I could not stand her in the beginning/middle of this book.
Anyway .... the only bad thing about this book is it keeps you wondering about where Casey and Paige are going to go from here. Therefore, I hope that if/when there is another book to this series, hopefully, we'll be able to see how they are doing and what they're up too.
Nevertheless, I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys erotic romances with paranormal twists to it!!
Review By: From Me to You ... Book Reviews”

“Have you ever started reading a book and have it make you smile from page one? Well One Bite To Passion did that for me. I found myself grinning as I read this story and blushing when asked what I was reading. I was able to identify with the main protagonist Paige right off and loved how her character was so real and level headed. She is an intelligent woman who finds herself in a very out of character situation having been dragged along by her friend, Rosa, to a night of dancing and play setting in motion the dynamics of this story. One Bite To Passion is most definitely an adult read and is full of steamy, tasteful, and well written bits of passion. I enjoyed the mental byplay that Paige goes through on this journey. She meets a man - oh yes a younger man, who treats her like the jewel of a woman she is. She is married, although has been separated from her husband for work for about six months, and struggles with the moral dilemma of being attracted to Casey, while continuing to harbor old hurts from her husband's having had a previous affair. The paranormal aspect of this short novella is not obvious from the beginning of the story, although there are hints that something different is going on, and this is not fully revealed until almost the end of the story. I personally would have liked to have more of the paranormal element fleshed out more, but then again this is a short story and I am a greedy reader who enjoys immersion into a new world. I do not know if there is more to come from these characters, but I can see this being read as a prequel to a series or just a sweet short bit of erotica. However, my vote would be for this to be a prequel as I can see the world unfolding with new adventures on the next page! I would recommend One Bite To Passion to anyone who enjoys a short bit of tasteful erotica with a bit of a paranormal twist.
This book was given to me by the author requesting my honest opinion and I have received no remuneration other than the pleasure of reading a new story.

       11.   How many books have you written?
I Published: 2
No Remorse – Book One of the Heart of a Wolf Series
One Bite To Passion

       12.   What are you working on next?

“A Justified Kill” is one of Amber’s Tales in the Heart of a Wolf Series and will be published in June as an indie e-book.

I am currently working on a sequal to One Bite To Passion, title is TBD. I am half way through with the story which will be released through SizzlerEditions.com, hopefully in July or August.

“A Softest Touch” is book two in the Heart of a Wolf Series. I am currently 40,000 words into this novel. My targeted finish date is November 2012, hopeful release Jan/Feb 2013.

     13.   What do you like to do for fun when you’re not writing?

Not writing??  I’m not sure I know what that is like any more.  J  I spend most of my time at the computer. However, when I am not writing, I am usually working and I really do consider work fun. I get to travel with my job, all over the US and the world. I mix work with pleasure so to answer your question, traveling and meeting new people is what I do for fun. I enjoy camping, reading and when time permits, martial arts.

      14.   How can readers contact you?

        Email:  marylynnbast@heartofawolf.com

Title: One Bite To Passion
Author: MaryLynn Bast
Genre: Fantasy (Urban, Dark and Epic), Paranormal, Romance, Erotica
Publisher: A Renaissance E Books publication
Pages: 107 pages
Words: 39,995

Book Description:

On a business trip to Japan, Paige has just found happiness with Casey, an exciting, young man with a passionate interest in Paige.  After a night of wild sex, feels like a new woman. Drawn to Casey, Paige can’t refuse him even though he says he wants to possess her and she learns he is a vampire. Then Paige's unfaithful husband, Dalton, shows up. He has supposedly broken off his affair, but Paige suspects he is still seeing his mistress. Soon, Paige begins to notice disturbing things happening around her and discovers she has become the center of a battle between covens who consider her The Chosen One. But when she faces the greatest peril of her life, and Casey shows up to help, Page realizes she is willing fight the covens side-by-side with him, if it means the chance of a future with this vampire she has come to love.

His tongue licked gently across her lips and she sighed, leaning into him, allowing him access. She threw caution to the wind and went with it, her tongue met his tentatively. Like she did, he tasted of wine and beer. Warnings bounced around in her head, telling her this was not supposed to be happening. But she was sick of being uptight. Tired of always doing just the right thing, constantly worrying about what would happen if…
With her arms to her side, Casey pulled her to him. One hand going to her waist, the other lifted and his big hand cupped the side of her face tenderly. Her arms lifted and her hands came to rest on his shoulders. She had to do it now. Push away or she wouldn't be able to. She fought with her emotions while his tongue fought to go deeper into her mouth.
She relented, giving in to the heat of the moment. Her hands snaked up around his neck, the other into his soft hair. She pulled him closer and kissed him back.
She heard Rosa giggle but was too engrossed in the lips and tongue devouring her to pay any real attention. Paige heard the rustle of clothing and thought vaguely that Rosa was allowing Tadd to remove her shirt. She had never done anything like this before, not with another couple in the room. The thought terrified her, yet it also turned her on even more. Groaning, she deepened the kiss and pressed herself against Casey's muscular chest. It felt good to be held in strong arms.
The room was hot; the windows were open to let in the evening air. The fans circulating thick humid air did nothing to cool the heat of bodies in the room. The military base didn't have air conditioning in any of the buildings accept for commanders quarters and offices. The barracks and lodging buildings were supplied with oscillating fans. But none of that mattered. Paige wanted to feel him holding her, his skin touching her, him inside of her. She broke the kiss and buried her face in Casey's shoulder, trying to catch her breath and make sense of what she was doing.
When she looked up, Rosa and Tadd were going at it hot and heavy on the couch. His pants were unbuttoned and pulled down far enough that Paige could see the top of his ass cheeks. Hips rocked back and forth against Rosa while she ground against him.
Casey saw her look over and he glanced too then gave her a lopsided grin. He slowly leaned forward, giving her time to either move away or meet him half way.
Oh, what the hell, she met him half way and this time, the kiss was slower. His tongue delved into her mouth and licked at her in slow sensual moves that had her wanting to straddle him like Rosa had straddled Tadd. The rustle of clothing sounded again.
Paige heard Rosa and Tadd getting up from the couch.
Rosa met her eyes over Tadd's shoulder and winked. Turning around, her back to Tadd, she grabbed his hands and placed them on her breasts. He was eager to oblige and began to massage her bared perky mounds, pinching at her dark rose colored erect nipples.

Book Trailer:  One Bite to Passion

      15.    When does your book go on sale and where can we buy it?

One Bite To Passion was released on May 18, 2012.

One Bite To Passion Buy Link:

No Remorse Buy Link:

     16.   Last but not least is there anything that you would like to add?

Thank you for having me on your blog today. I look forward to reading everyone’s comments and answering questions.

Giveaway--will be a eBook copy of One Bite To Passion by Mary Lynn Bast to enter ask Mary Lynn a question and be sure to leave your email address so she can contact the winner.  Good Luck to everyone.

  1. Wow girlie....that excerpt was hot!!! Wasn't expecting that!!! Added to my tbr list:)

    1. Andieleah, glad you enjoyed the excerpt. Would love to hear your thoughts on the book. :) Happy reading.

  2. The contest runs today only!
    Other stops on Mary Lynn Author of One Bite to Passion FMB Tour
    June 5th- The Avid Reader (Book Review/Giveaway)
    June 5th- Ramblings of an Amateur Writer (Promo Post)
    June 6th- Proserpine Craving Books (Book Review/Author Interview)
    June 7th- Abbey Ann's Bookland (Book Review/Giveaway)
    June 8th- Tricia Kristufek (Book Review & Promo Post)
    June 9th- Reviews By Molly (Book Review/Promo Post)

  3. I am so glad i saw your feed. I really want to try and win! If i don't i want to get this one! Thx Leigh!! :) ...Leslie Stockton

  4. Enjoyed the interview. Just checking out the other stops on the tour.

    Nancy @ The Avid Reader


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And I resumed the struggle. -Vladimir

Thursday, February 17, 2005

The Cabbage Is Smiling

I couldn’t resist.

I dug up a cabbage seed.

I knew I would. I do it every year.

They’d been planted a few days ago. I go look at them every day. They hadn’t come up yet. I knew they wouldn’t have. So I dug one up.

Yep. I little white sproutlet – known in the trade as a radical – had emerged from the seed.

And if that happened to one, it means it’s happened to all of them. All 864 of them.

And it’s safe to assume the same is true of the kale and the broccoli.

But I didn’t check. No. I let all of them be, nestled in their little cubelets of potting soil. I talked to them, though. I talk to them every time I pass them. They’re all with me here in the kitchen, stacked up about four feet high, close to the wood stove.

They’ll poke their little leaflets up tomorrow or the next day, looking for the fat old sun, and I’ll take them to the greenhouse.

  • At February 19, 2005 4:01 PM, Blogger amy said…

    i feel like we should throw a sprout shower for you and the new additions. congrats- it's a very exciting time! (i'm being totally serious- i'm just as obsessed about my little basil sprouts)

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Club Notes W/Ending 10th June'12

posted 16 Jun 2012, 10:03 by Letterkenny Gaels
Our seniors and reserves were both defeated at home to Naomh Ultan at the weekend. Both teams are at home to Milford on Sunday with 1.30pm and 3.00pm throw Inns
The Under 12s were away to Gweedore on Monday where both teams suffered defeats, The green team was out first and were well beaten by a stronger Gweedore team although they put up a good performance Deirmud Cahill and Connor Walker were the best players for the Gaels with Micky Sweeney trying hard.the Orange team were next out and put up a much better performance going down by the narrowest of margins. Niall Diver, Conor Clarke and Kieran Patton were best for the Gaels. We entertain St Eunan's at home next week.
U8 hurlers attended a blitz in Carndonagh and played their matches with great determination.
U14 hurlers are playing in the B County Final v Burt on Thursday in Páirc na nGael with throw-in at 6.15pm. Parents and supporters are asked to come along and give the boys a shout. Good Luck boys!
U10 gaelic team came up against strong opposition in Milford & St. Michaels at their blitz last week. All players tried hard on the night.
The U14s did not have a match last week. Next match is away to Downings on Wednesday evening.
U12 girls took part in their first blitz of the year at Robert Emmetts.Despite missing a number of players, the girls won two of their four matches and showed great potential and determination.
In a tough physical match, the U14 girls continued their winning ways in Gaoth Dobhair. In a strong team performance, Sarah Boyce and Sarah Canning took some great scores while Eimear Lynch, Isabella Patton and Fiona Boyce were consistent in defence. Next match is at home to Robert Emmetts
  • The Hurling & Camogie Academy takes place from the 9th to the 13th July. Contact Sharon Harnett 0868405785
  • The Cúl camps for hurling takes place 7-9th Aug, contact Dan Harnett.
  • The Cúl Camp for Gaelic 30th July-3rd August. contact Oisin Cannon 0867325955.

Lotto results for W/ending 3rd June. Nos were 8,10,13 &24. Match 3 winner was Declan Gallagher Rossbracken. Lotto results for weekending 10th June 2,8,17 and 24. Match 3 winner was K O Connell, Friends of the Gaels. Next weeks jackpot is 3050Euro


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Club notes August 21st 2016

posted 23 Aug 2016, 07:21 by Letterkenny Gaels   [ updated 23 Aug 2016, 07:22 ]

The senior football teams had mixed results last weekend at Pairc na nGael when they welcomed Naomh Bríd. The reserves lost their game while the seniors won by the minimum. The senior teams are free this weekend with the U-21, Junior A & B championships taking place the following week.

See Club Facebook for more details.

Our Family Fun Day will take place on Sunday 4th or 11th September at Pairc na nGael. (Date to be confirmed). In conjunction with the Fun Day we are running a Poster Competition for U-6, U-10 and U-14 years. The theme of the poster is 'Gaeil Leitir Ceanainn-20 bliain ag fás' because this year we celebrate twenty years of Letterkenny Gaels. Posters to be on A4 paper, name and age and address on the BACK of the poster. Entries to be brought to the Clubhouse on the Family Fun Day. Entry fee of €1. Winning posters will be printed, framed and put up in the clubhouse. Prizes for each age category.

Please see Club Facebook for more details.

On Thursday evening our young U-12 hurlers made the journey to The Scarvey to take on Buncrana in the U-12 league.

Both teams put on a great show of hurling with the Gaels claiming a deserved victory. Well done all.

The U-8 footballers travelled to 'The Glen' this week to play against Glenswilly. Both clubs fielded two teams with a good mix of boys and girls participating. Although the night was wet these young footballers put on a very high standard of football for the watching crowd. The travelling Gaels were very grateful for the hospitality received and thank the underage management team at Glenswilly.  They are looking forward to a return fixture at Pairc na nGael.

Training continues every Sunday morning from 11am - 12noon for u6s, u8s and u10s age groups.  If Sunday morning doesn’t suit, the club also provides an additional training session for the U8s and U10s age groups on Wednesday evenings from 7 – 8 pm. To enquire about the underage football training, Parents should contact John McDermott (086) 8561768 (under 6s), Brian Sweeney (087) 2282386 (under 8s), David O’Callaghan (086) 769 0305 (under 10’s) and Donal Murphy (087) 6858546 (Under 12’s) or come along any Sunday or Wednesday.  New boys and Girls welcome to join in the fun any week.

Bingo continues every Monday in Arena 7. The Jackpot this week is €2450. Doors from 8pm. Eyes down 9pm. All welcome.

During the week, five Letterkeny Gaels U-12 hurlers, Matthew Winters, Cian Page, Caolan Boyle, Conal Boyle and Finn Doherty went to Croke Park to play in a blitz with thirty other players from hurling clubs across Donegal. Among these were rival clubs St.Eunan's, Buncrana, Burt, Setanta, Ballyshannon Gweedore Mac Cumhaills and Carndonagh.

The teams were mixed up and the lads played three competitive games each. After the experience of playing on the hallowed turf the lads were taken on a behind the scenes tour of the museum, player dressing rooms and player celebration room. On the road home the lads took a detour for dinner in Castleblaney.

This was a great experience and team bonding session which was thoroughly enjoyed by all the lads. Club hurling rivalry was put to the side for the day and good friendships were made. Outdoor Hurling training for U-6, U-8 & U-10 continues every Thursday evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Hurls and helmets provided. New players welcome.

U-12 to U-18 hurling continues every Tuesday evening from 6.30pm - 7.30pm.

Congratulations to Senior ladies player Leona Russell who played for the Irish Banshees in London at the weekend in the AFL European Championships.

U-12 girls football training takes place at the pitch every Sunday morning from 11am-12noon. All welcome.

For regular club updates and photos see our club web page, Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @LetterkennyGael