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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Let me just start by saying Yumm..... These cookies are lemony and cake like. Almost like a Madeline. Simple ingredients and simple to make. The only thing I usually don't have in my fridge is Ricotta Cheese. It was well worth stopping off at the grocery store to get myself a 15oz tub of Ricotta. I made the batter and it is soft and could quite easily be piped if you wanted to.

Here is the batter ready to be spooned onto my prepared baking pans. I used 2 dessert spoons and placed them about 2 inches apart.

"Voila!" The end result, iced with a very lemony butter cream and yellow sugar.

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature.
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
12 oz tub of whole milk ricotta cheese
1/2 tsp lemon extract
3 Tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
21/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups confectioners sugar
3-4 Tablespoons lemon juice
Decorating sugar
Preheat oven 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, ricotta, lemon extract, zest and juice and blend well.
Add flour in 3 batches and blend.
Spoon tablespoon fulls onto a parchment lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown.
Cool on the pan for about 3 minutes and then transfer to wire rack to cool.
Prepare glaze by creaming together butter and sugar. Add lemon juice till desired consistency is reached.
Using a spatula put some glaze on each cookie and sprinkle with decorative sugar.
Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

Hayet said...

Those do look awesome!
Sorry for missing class- the family is still miserably sick and now I've got a pinched nerve in my back which makes walking and sitting for any length of time pretty uncomfortable. I did figure out the color flow stuff, though! :)
Hopefully will see you this Saturday if my back is cooperative. If not, I'll practice the flowers at home. I tried them out and they look pretty good. I definitely want to show up for the big finale cake!


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Sunday, June 19, 2011

Donna Hay's Raspberry Spiked Brownies

My new workplace has this great little morning tea tradition. Every Wednesday the staff in the east wing of the Town Hall take turns cooking something to share with everyone. Two people are rostered on each week and usually one person will do sweet and one will do savoury. I made it very clear when I was first filled in on the workings of it that I could only do sweet!

Last week it was my turn so I thought I'd pull out a new recipe to go along with my apple crumble muffins (I'm told you don't have to cook two things but it's generally ok if that's what you want to do!). When we were on our girls' weekend in Warrnambool a few months ago I got a gorgeous little Donna Hay 'Chocolate' cookbook. I love the food photography that Donna Hay does - the rustic feel of it is just gorgeous. I took a quick look through it and quickly settled on this recipe - I'm sure by now you can understand why!

Donna Hay's Raspberry Spiked Brownies

Another quick and easy one! Preheat your oven to 180c. Melt 200g dark chocolate and 250g butter in the microwave, stirring every 40 seconds until melted and smooth.

In a bowl, mix together 4 eggs and 1 3/4 cups brown sugar then add the chocolate mixture. Sift over this 1 1/3 cups plain flour, 1/4 tsp baking powder and 1/3 cup cocoa. Mix to combine.

Pour the mixture into a lined square cake tin and top with 1 1/2 cups raspberries. The raspberries can be fresh or frozen, it doesn't really matter. It feels like a lot of raspberries but do put them all on because they shrink in quite a bit when they're cooked.

Bake for 30-35 minutes. The brownies should be quite fudgy so don't worry if they don't seem completely set. Let them cool completely in the tin before cutting into 16 squares. It's tempting to try and cut them while they're still warm but don't - it gets very messy!

My first offering for the traditional morning tea at work.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Two of the best - choc-chip biscuits

A good choc chip biscuit is one of life's simple pleasures. I'll admit that you can get good ones at the supermarket and bakery but there's something about a good homemade biscuit that you can't go past. For me it's getting them out of the oven, carefully transferring them to the rack and then watching them crisp up as they cool. All of that said, it's taken me ages to find a good recipe and I've learnt that you have to watch them like a hawk when you bake them - a couple of minutes too long and you can wreck a whole batch.

So here are two of my favourites - Janelle Bloom's condensed milk choc chip biscuits and Nigella Lawson's totally chocolate chocolate chip cookies.

Janelle Bloom's condensed milk choc-chip biscuits

These ones are from a recipe book I bought my Mum for her birthday one year. We had a bit of a tradition when I was doing uni of sitting down at lunch time and watching Ready, Steady, Cook and Janelle always made the most incredible baked treats and desserts. These biscuits are just one example!

Preheat your oven to 180c (170c if using the fan) and line four big baking trays with baking paper - we're making around 40 biscuits here, depending on how much mixture you eat on the way!

Grab your electric mixer and pop into the bowl 250g butter (softened and chopped), 1/2 cup caster sugar  and half a tin of condensed milk. Beat until pale and creamy. Sift 2 1/2 cups plain flour and 3 1/2 tsps baking powder over the top of the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Add 375g choc chips and stir until well distributed.

Roll heaped teaspoons of the mixture into balls and place onto the baking trays, leaving a little bit of room for them to spread. Flatten a little with a fork.

Bake two trays at a time for 9-12 minutes. Stand for five minutes on the trays and then transfer to wire racks to cool.

Nigella Lawson's Totally Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Ok, so these biscuits right here are the definition of comfort food! You could not possibly get any more chocolate into them if you tried - even I had trouble getting through a whole one in one go (I did manage though - tough gig but someone has to do it). When I saw Nigella making them on her show, she was making them for a girlfriend who had just broken up with her man - like I said, perfect comfort food.

Preheat your oven to 170c (remember to lower it a bit if you don't have the option of turning the fan off in your oven - I forgot and had the fan on and they cooked a bit too quickly). Line two large baking trays with baking paper.

Melt 125g dark chocolate in the microwave and set aside to cool a little. Put 150g plain flour, 30g cocoa, 1 tsp bicarb and 1/2 tsp salt into a bowl. Use your electric mixer to cream together 125g butter, 75g brown sugar and 50g white sugar until pale and creamy. Add the melted chocolate and mix to combine. Then add 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1 cold egg. It's interesting that the recipe calls for a cold egg because all good bakers know that all your ingredients should be at room temperature but the lady that taught Nigella this incredible recipe says the egg is to be cold, so cold it is!

Mix in the combined dry ingredients and then finally 350g dark choc chips. Scoop 12 equal mounds onto the trays - one of those ice cream scoops with the release handle works best but I just used my 1/4 cup measure. Don't flatten the mounds.

Place the trays into the oven. It should take around 18 minutes for the biscuits to cook - check them from time to time. You should get some fudgy cake crumbs sticking to the tester but no raw mixture. You'll have to try and avoid the hundreds of choc chips to get an accurate idea!

Remove from the oven, leave to cool on the trays for 5 minutes or so and then transfer to wire racks to cool completely (minus the one that you HAVE to eat while it's still warm - incredible!)

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Inez 1Prayer is a language that each of us speaks and hears in a different way. When we pray together, we try to find meaning within the chorus of diverse voices. With their engaging sermons and stimulating teachings, our Rabbis show us how the lessons from the past are relevant to our lives today.

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Morning and Bedtime Rituals for Children

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Tuesday Wisdom from the Gipper

Courtesy of the Patriot Post.

"There are a great many God-fearing, dedicated, noble men and women in public life, present company included. And yes, we need your help to keep us ever-mindful of the ideas and the principles that brought us into the public arena in the first place. The basis of those ideals and principles is a commitment to freedom and personal liberty that, itself is grounded in the much deeper realization that freedom prospers only where the blessings of God are avidly sought and humbly accepted. The American experiment in democracy rests on this insight. Its discovery was the great triumph of our Founding Fathers, voiced by William Penn when he said: 'If we will not be governed by God, we must be governed by tyrants'." --Ronald Reagan

How Obama got elected...

Enlightening(frightening?) video about those that voted for The One (h/t bookworm room). And, as she says, shows the Leftmedia did their job (which was to get The Commander in Thief elected):


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My life is to make everything around me beautiful.

Monday, September 16, 2013

Just Random Comments 9/16/2013

I now have 11,425 pins on my Pinterest and almost 9,200 followers. I invite you to visit it and see all the glorious and gorgeous photos/images pinned there. I don't think you'll be disappointed at all.

I don't wear T-shirts with logos on them. I don't need to advertise or draw attention to this chest. And as hubby has said, "Men are hard-wired."
The speed in which a woman says "nothing" when asked what's wrong is inversely proportional to the severity of the coming storm. (Personal experience!)
I'm a very reserved person in just about any public situation. I'm definitely assertive but reserved also. In my experience women are more so than men. Men? I've found that you put 2 men who are strangers in a room with a case of beer, 2 bags of chips and ESPN and they bond faster than crazy glue. These past 2 weeks in Southern California with our son and his boys testified to that bonding. Although, there was no beer involved, Diet Dr. Pepper, Pepsi and any kind of salty, spicy chip works just as well. ;-)

I love the looks of this home—the stone facade, the roof, the lushness of the flowers and the windows and the stone fence surrounding it. Just my kind of place.

Such a deliciously simple pillow but just adorable.

I was looking on the David Austin site for roses but found many other sites with his roses. I love his above all else. They certainly do well for us in this hot climate.

It's pink and adorable. Need I say more?

I also love the looks of this dining room.

We've eaten at similar-looking places in Mexico. It is a real treat to eat out and watch the ocean.

I thought this was a very clever way to dress a trailer or caravan.

A David Austin rose. They're so fragrant.

Just some adorable little do-dads make into magnets for a refrigerator.

A beautiful village street in Europe somewhere.

Is it apparent my thoughts are on sweets right now? I tell you I could mug a shopper if I thought she had chocolate in her bags!

And aren't these cookies adorable?! Sigh...

While in San Diego, I saw these Coach loafers and had to buy them. I had to fight my son and his wife to pay for them myself. We were treated royally by them. Best time I've had for a long time.

What an adorable vignette with a Good Seasons bottle filled with pink water, roses and an embroidered dresser scarf or tablecloth.

I ordered these shoes a few days ago. They'll be delivered tomorrow. Aren't they adorable? I love loafers and these were rated highly. Being raised in the 40s, 50s and 60s by a mother who believed in Classic clothes and bought them exclusively for me, I've never lost the love of "Classic" styles in clothing.


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Friday, February 28, 2014

Hard to See.

Here's the last lyric-post of this week (and February).  Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend!

Hard to See
(c) 2014 Ross Christopher

Sometime ago
I heard it said
That your love
Breaks through death and dark
And forgive me now
But I find it hard to see
When the darkest night
Comes from within the house
So many call your home

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Today, you get a verse & chorus...enjoy!

(c) 2014 Ross Christopher

When I'm feeling nothing matters
Like no one wants to change
That's when I stir inside
To cure these times

I'm gonna turn this spark into a wildfire
This idea to an ocean
These words to worlds

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Lately I've been songwriting...LOTS.
So over the next week or so, I'll share a few lines, verses, and a chorus or two.

First off: STATIC

(c) 2014 Ross Christopher

Can we just get through the static
Can we break the unclear
Can we walk along,
Or walk alone
It's the static we fear

Monday, February 17, 2014

We're all given the same 24 hours to be as productive as we possibly can be...but let's be honest, all days and hours are not created equal!

What days are you the most productive?

What hours of the day are you the most productive?

Thanks for chiming in...more on this topic later!

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

TAPS (with slugs & snails of course)

Because sometimes the best instrumental music videos are of slugs & snails.
Happy snow day - enjoy!

Thursday, January 30, 2014

37 Years of Awesome!

I saw this yesterday on the interwebs and thought it was worth sharing!

p.s. I'm still convinced that Jurassic Park used real dinosaurs...

Thursday, January 23, 2014

There are certain constants in life.  One of those constants is time.  We are all bound to a 24 hour day and a 7 day week.  No matter your vocation, passion, and effort, you have limits.  Steve Jobs was bound to these limits.  President Obama is bound to these limits.  Every single person, regardless of how productive or unproductive they may be, is bound to these constants.

So as you dream big and work towards creating more beauty, shalom, and justice in the world, consider the following:

What can you (and only you) do?
What were you created to do?
What are your passions?

Do that!

But what about all of the other random tasks that are required to pull off said passion, job, project, and dream(s)?

That's where being a leader comes into play.

Good leaders surround themselves with other individuals that resonate with your dreams and momentum.  Good leaders never hoard vision and work.  Good leaders delegate, empower, and turn loose the passions and dreams of other people.

So the next time you find yourself against a time-crunch, ask yourself what can you (and only you) do.  Ask yourself what you were created to do.  And finally ask yourself if you have appropriately surrounded yourself with individuals that you trust to carry the torch of your passion.

The world may be full of constants, but you don't have to be bound by them.


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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Are there jobs in renewable energy?

Some people worry that changing to renewable energy will cost jobs. It's really nothing to worry about. Forbes in the USA did a comparison of the jobs in the various energy sectors and found that already the jobs in solar are double the jobs of all fossil fuels combined.

And that's when solar is only a small fraction of US energy and fossil fuels are about 80 per cent. Imagine what that will look like if solar is 10%, or even 20%.

The future definitely looks sunny for jobs.

Wednesday, February 01, 2017

I made a super switch

The email title was subtle - "Confirmation of your transaction". But it meant much more. Now my retirement savings are being invested ethically. Not with companies that are damaging the planet I will retire on.

The "transaction" was moving my old superannuation money into my fund with Australian Ethical.

If you are wondering about your current super fund, check out Super Switch. There you can also find a better fund - like Australian Ethical or Future Super.

PS. This was really easy to do. I'd already joined Australian Ethical so I just filled in a form to get my old (not so ethical) company to switch my savings across. Then the two companies sort it out for us. I should have done this ages ago.

PPS. As I write this my new fund averages 8.1% growth per year over the past decade. My previous fund did only 5.0%. It's great when the ethical decision is also a very profitable decision.


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Saturday, July 13, 2013

Te first day of Convention saw us off to a flying start with Training Power Pack followed by the Cosmopolitan Speech Contest. And what a contest it was!
Five contestants vied for the covetted winner's position, and I can tell you I am so glad I wasn't one of the judges. Representing Mexico, Canada, New Zealand, Japan and the Netherlands, the competitors treated their audience to an exceptional display of speaking talent. In the words of Judge, Val Harper, it was "one of the best Cosmopolitan Soeech Contests we have ever had" and was "doggone hard" to judge.
Self-described 'butterfly', Dianne Miller compered the event which was themed "Pulelehua" - "All butterflies speak one language". The speakers were Lee Foon Lim [Canada], Afsaneh Howey [New Zealand], Nada Stojanovic [The Netherlands], Raquel Rivera Chavaz [Mexico] and Hisano Kagawa [Japan].

Lee Foon Lim, spoke about toxins in plastics, the damage they are doing to both the environment and the human race and concluded with a call for the use of stainless steel bottles. Afsaneh Howey 's speech encouraged abolition of prejudice and encouraged society to eliminate inequality and create equal opportunities for all. Nada Stojanovic spoke of the power of words and their effect on others. Raquel Rivera Chavaz delivered a passionate address on the challenges modern women face in balancing their career and family aspirations, and Hisano Kagawa's "When one Door Shuts, Another Opens" dealt with aging and continuing to change and meet new challenges.

Presiding officer, Ruth Maltman, echoed the thoughts of the audience when she congratulated all the contestants on a superb effort, stating that the speeches had all struck a chord, as they were about things of universal concern and interest.

And the winners are.....

First:                Afsaneh Howey, New Zealand Region [centre]

Second:           Nada Stojanovic,  The Netherlands [right]

Third:              Lee Foon Lim, Canada [left]

  1. What a fabulous result. Those of us left at home in New Zealand are buzzing at the news of Asfaneh's win.
    Hilary Brown DC; Fellow of ITC

  2. The members of Europe'92 are very happy with Nadja's second place. Congratulations Nadja!

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It’s official: Bullies get their way in Virginia

The Cooch certified the new, medically unnecessary Targeted Regulations of Abortion Providers today. Nobody is surprised that he certified these regulations after he threatened the Board of Health and forced them to remove the grandfather clause that would exempt existing clinics from these onerous architectural requirements.

Next, they land on the Governors desk where he will eagerly sign the regulations into law.

You can read more about it here, here, and here.

We here at Cooch Watch want to thank The Cooch for being transparent in his attempt to shut down abortion clinics in Virginia. We believe this transparency will help the citizens of Virginia to make informed choices when voting for Governor in 2013.


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Monthly Archives: July 2011

Manganese Nodules of the Cook Islands

Manganese nodules have been found in huge abundance on the seabed around the Cook Islands. ‘Manganese Nodules in the Cook Islands’ is a book by Stuart Kingan that details the research on this resources. Manganese nodules are concretions of many … Continue reading

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Alistair Campbell Exhibit

Currently on display the Cook Islands Library Museum is an exhibition of material on distinguished Cook Islands poet and man of words, Alistair Campbell. These are on loan from his family from 16 July to 16 August 2011.

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Kia Orana

Kia orana tatou katoatoa. The Cook Islands Library and Museum Society is a volunteer run Library and museum whose aims are to preserve the heritage of the Cook Islands.

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Sunday, June 22, 2008

Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam

My earliest memories of rhubarb consist of walking along the patch in our garden as my mom harvested what seemed like bushels. She would cut the stalks close to the earth, trimming the large leaves off immediately, leaving them lie in the hot June sun to whither and wilt in the garden. My mom would warn me, "the leaves are poisonous, do not eat that part". She reminded me of this everytime she cut rhubarb, so naturally I was deathly afraid of rhubarb leaves as a kid.

We'd bring the freshly harvested rhubarb up to the house to be cleaned. Often after the first harvest of the summer, my mom would give us each a bright red sampling. We'd dip the end of the tart, fibrous stalk into a dish of sugar and take a bite... and remember that we liked it better cooked. I didn't particularly like the taste of raw rhubarb, I think I just ate it because I could and as a way to celebrate- summer was finally here.

Rhubarb is a vegetable that we treat like a fruit. We bake it into pies and layer it in tortes, crisps, and crumbles. It is no wonder- the tart, pungent vegetable tastes decidedly fruit-like and like most fruits is improved by adding a little, or a lot of sugar. Ice cream doesn't hurt either.

I was at home at my mom and dad's farm in Wisconsin for the first week of June- just in time to enjoy all the fresh cut asparagus I could eat and of course, rhubarb. I hauled home as much as I could fit into my suitcase and have since made two crunches, a pie, and some jam and still have enough for one more dessert. I bought some fresh organic strawberries from Ella Bella Farm down at the Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market for this simple Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam

2 pounds rhubarb, diced
2 pounds strawberries, hulled and dried
7 cups granulated sugar

The night before you make jam, place rhubarb into a large, non-reactive saucepan or small stockpot. Cover with sugar, place cover on pot, and allow to sit overnight. The next day, clean, hull, and dry the strawberries and add them to the rhubarb mixture. Heat over medium-high heat stirring often until the mixture boils. Reduce the heat to medium and boil until thick, about 30 minutes. Turn off the heat and skim off the foam with a metal spoon. Ladle into sterilized jars and seal. Yields 9 half-pint jars.

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CONCEPT LA - Fall / Winter 2011

Last night, I attended CONCEPT LA -- a fantastic event featuring local designers at the historic Springs Arts Tower downtown.

Will soon post all of my findings, pictures and interviews!

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“You make it beautiful friend,
You make it worth it to the end.”
~Sufjan Stevens

The free wireless Internet signal that streams onto my Mac from some nearby neighbor has once again cut out. We used to have wireless in the house but I think Crapcast wanted to charge us like $80,000 a month or something ridiculous just to have high-speed Internet access. There has been rumor flying around that all of Seattle proper will eventually have wireless access provided by the city. I think its quite funny that the city were the guy who pretty much invented the internet lives doesn’t have a good, free wireless system setup yet. Little known fact about Seattle newspapers: Every other days front headline contains something mentioning Bill Gates or Microsoft (actually, I think by law they have to).

For some reason I just thought about a conversation I have had with my mother many times and I think I will share the topic with you. Funerals. More importantly her funeral and mine. My mom and I have always had a healthy understanding of our finiteness here on planet earth and we have had no qualms about speaking of our funerals and how we want them to be choreographed. We talk of the music we want played, how long we want it to be and where we want our ashes to be spread (after they are done with my organs I definitely want to be cremated, just like my Grandpa). My mom always talks about how she wants the funeral to be a happy affair. She doesn’t see death as an end, but as the beginning of an eternal existence with the One who knows her best. The hardest thing for me is settling on what soundtrack I want played at my celebration (I hold the same view my mother does on who my spirit will be with after the time of my departure and because of that I have chosen to call this ceremony a celebration, because I will certainly be beyond glad to be with Him). When there are so many amazing artists producing solid music my celebration song list is constantly being brought into question. I don’t have a list of songs made up as of yet but I might sit down and do that someday soon.

I’ve always found it strange, our cultures paralyzing fear of death. Its funny how this is one of the least talked about topics and yet we all will go through this experience sometime in the future. It’s the one thing we all have in common (besides birth). So when I’ve moved on, play some Sufjan (Redford (For Yia-Yia & Pappou) on repeat), drink some good wine (a merlot from the Napa Valley, ask my Aunt Liz to suggest something, she lives in that area) and read aloud any part of The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning.

What do you want played at your celebration?

Anonymous josh said...

well . . . in a perfect world, i don't know the music, but i know how i want it to go down. i want to be shot with a flaming arrow while i drift on a raft into the ocean like on first knight. but i've been informed that there are probably some health codes and stuff that won't allow that to happen.

but that's the way man.

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Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Charity Isn't Always Sweet

Caroline Baillie was the keynote speaker during the Olympus Innovation Awards Ceremony at the 11th Annual NCIIA meeting.

During the lecture, Baillie discussed the importance of educating engineering students about innovation tempered with the concept of social responsibility.

She stated, "Charity generally keeps things the same. Justice means we actually want things to be changed so that there's more equity and when we follow each of those paths, we do different things." While engineering students can be trained to develop new products that could help consumers in developing countries, there also must be economic models in place that drive home the point to these same consumers that this is not a hand-out, but rather their personal investment.

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 I have a hard time believing that seniors who struggle to survive have to think about moving to another state due to continuous tax increases. Many of whom have paid taxes most of their lives. There are some states that treat their seniors much better, especially combat veterans who were called to serve our nation at a very young age. We came home with horrific memories of war and close buddies that arrived home in body bags. States like Georgia and Florida for example give their veterans huge school and property tax breaks. A combat 100% disabled veteran like myself pay ZERO TAXES IN THESE STATES. What a disgrace New York is along with Cornwall's continuous outrageous taxes. Take care of your vets and law enforcement officers who protect the citizens of Cornwall and your(not so) educated spoiled offspring as well. We served our country when called at a moments notice without question so future generations could enjoy the safest and greatest country on the face of the earth. I voted for Brian Billard because he believes in my above aforementioned statement regarding increased tax breaks for veterans and disabled combat veterans. I can go on forever especially if the topic is about Brain Washed Big Libs and the fringed leftwing that is destroying this nation... Thank you.

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Ok, it took about four or five hours of gameplay, but I eventually ran into a moment of absolutely terrible game design in NieR Automata.

Throughout the game there are a ton of items to collect.  Like, an actual ton.  A ton of mostly garbage.  Dented metal, rusty screws, broken springs… that’s not a joke, you literally walk around the place picking up junk like an android janitor.

There is nothing that 2B doesn’t feel like not picking up and keeping.

So when we were traversing a castle in the woods and opened a chest, that whole dialogue of “machine lifeform yada yada” started, and 2B was like, “nah bro, I don’t want this, let’s leave it here.”

I was playing it on twitch and instantly said that there was going to be a quest later that would allow us to pick up the items.  This annoyed me to no end however, because this was a not so subtle way for the developers to increase the length of the game.

Sure enough, after we cleared the castle and some new quests opened up – BOOM – quest to collect those machine parts.

Even if we didn’t know what they were for, based off the fact that we were picking up anything and everything no matter what up until that point, it was stupendously out of character for us to decide to leave an item behind.


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Friday, August 31, 2012

Book Report : Doing Ironman Wisconson

The per-month goal this month was to read two books. I chose two books I got for Christmas last year, and they both revolve around Ironman, either training or racing.

The author of this book has raced about thirty triathlons, five of which were at Wisconsin. He's a speedy guy and has qualified for Kona a few times at IMOO.

Overall the book is fine. It has a sort of dairy feel to it, and it could be that he admits that early on. The result of that is that chapters start off with a sort of goal setting or motivational piece, and then the middle and end is a story telling piece. The author's writing style is pretty decent and I found that I could page through chapters pretty easily.

Two sort of nit-picky things about this book. First is that it feels like it was not edited, there are typos, and misspellings. All photos are in black and white, and while I don't really care I get the impression that was because he only had a black and white scanner :) Second, there is a chapter in the middle, which is a just an excerpt from another book. It felt pretty lame.

The first few chapters are stories of the first few times he did IMOO. The formula goes like this:
  • I just did some other Ironman last month, and I'm doing Kona next month, I either need to take it easy and not ruin Kona or push hard to qualify next year for Kona. I'll push it.
  • The swim is the same as any Ironman swim, I like to line up on the side.
  • The transition area at this Ironman is unlike any other, I'll comment on it, but tell you not to think about it
  • The bike course is grueling, I know that because I've done it, but you won't know it until you do it. Don't underestimate it.
  • The run is a run, I'll spend almost no time talking about it except that I like running through the campus a little.
Then there are a couple of chapters about when he went but did not compete. It's basically the same story, he goes to the places on the bike course he knows are hard, then watches as people cruise by. He heads to end of the race and watches people cross the finish line and is inspired by that. I'll echo that, it's neat to stand behind the finish line and watch people right after the finish.

There is a chapter that consists solely of charts and graphs. Except for the first page or two where he describes the page layout and tells you that if you want the rest of the charts to buy another book there is no writing. I flipped through this part pretty fast, every page represents one mile on the bike course, I didn't think it was clear why these miles were chosen, but I assume they are around the hills he always refers to.

Toward the end he talks about prepping for any ironman race as far as packing and supplies and stuff like that. He also touches on race nutrition, but these are generic chapters not specific to any race I think.

Should you read this? It's worth reading if you're going to do the race. It reads well, and despite the overall low production value feel of the book has a good amount of content.

He is clearly a gifted athlete and it's written from his perspective, so I sort of got into the mode of glazing over some of the stuff. For instance when he "took the ride easy" and still achieved an average speed I'd be thrilled with, you can maybe take what he says with a small amount of "but you're awesome." He does share some "human" stories though where he demonstrates that even the guys at the top can have off days or off hours during a race.

Amy said...

So after you read it you didn't say, hmmmm, okay, I will sign up this year?

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    Councilmember Nick Licata
    Councilmember Mike O’Brien
    Councilmember Tom Rasmussen

    Seattle City Council explores public campaign financing
    National experts to share best practices and research

    The Seattle City Council will continue their exploration of public campaign financing by welcoming national experts to a series of discussions:

    WHAT: Public election financing in practice

    WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, 6-8 p.m.

    WHERE: Seattle University, 901 12th Ave, LeRoux Conference Center

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    Heather Holt and David Tristan, Los Angeles City Ethics Commission
    John St. Croix, Executive Director, San Francisco Ethics Commission
    Debbie Aiona, League of Women Voters of Portland

    At Thursday’s panel, experts will share their experience and best practices with public campaign financing and answer audience questions. The Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission will co-host the event with the Seattle City Council. The event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters, the Municipal League of Seattle, Seattle University’s Political Science Department, Washington Bus, Washington Public Campaigns and the Win/Win Network.

    Panelists will be in Council Chambers at noon on Thursday, Jan. 31 to brief Councilmembers during a special meeting of the Government Performance and Finance Committee. View the agenda here.

    The second part of this series will focus on public election financing in research, featuring panelists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. This event will take place at the Seattle Central Library on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 6 – 8 p.m.

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5 Things I learned our first year of homeschooling

We never set out to home-school. That was never part of the plan… Never a part of our plan anyway. Through a series of events, a whole lot of prayer, spending almost a year bombarding  consulting home-school moms on the pro’s and con’s, researching a bazillion different curriculum options, and wondering if we were crazy; we finally decided to go for it.  I thought I’d share a few things I learned the first year while it was still fresh in my mind.

  1. You’re doing to much.

Seriously. The first year I should have stuck to the basics. Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic. There is a rhythm to every day. It would’ve been much easier to find ours without trying to jam in extra subjects.  I tried to do all the extras right away. We didn’t miss a day and rarely took a break. Come April, not only did spring come, so did major burn out. We were cranky and done! By we I mean mostly me.

Part of the beauty in this journey is being able to meet your child right where they are

  1. Do you.

Don’t worry about what curriculum everyone else uses. The choices are so overwhelming. While intentions are good, everyone else has their opinions too. Why you have to use this math curriculum. Or why that writing curriculum won’t be sufficient. The truth is you may find the “perfect” curriculum that you love and your child hates, and vice versa (True story).I had to let go of what “grade” I thought she should be in. Part of the beauty in this journey is being able to meet your child right where they are.

  1. Find a mentor.

Someone who has been there. Who won’t mind (or will at least pretend not to mind) the many questions you may have. Including the “is this worth it?” They will be there to encourage you. Ask someone you know who has used or is using something you are considering. They may have and insight or tips that can be valuable. I have a few and am forever grateful for their gentle guidance and encouragement.

  1. Try try again.

If something isn’t working try again later. If it still isn’t working try something totally different. My daughter did not like handwriting practice. So we tried a different program that incorporated drawing, which she loves. It worked! If it hadn’t I would’ve continued searching.

  1. Enjoy it!

Somedays it’s easier said than done. We celebrate learning new things. Getting to see the “light bulb” moments and how proud our children are to learn something new. We take last minute field trips and enjoy “sun” days off vs snow days. While some days are pretty ordinary or even hard, we try to take things one day at a time. Hard moments will pass and are usually followed by pretty great moments.
Just breathe! There is no perfect curriculum, although it is possible for you to find something that you both like. If it doesn’t work you can change it!  When all else fails remember why you are doing this. Know you are capable. WE GOT THIS!

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Brigstock International Horse Trials at Rockingham Castle Main Sponsor Announced

The organisers of Brigstock International Horse Trials, which in 2013 will be taking placing in the Great Park at Rockingham Castle, are delighted to announce the partnership with King West as the main sponsor.

Rural Property specialists, King West, see the move of this popular and well respected event to Rockingham as an excellent opportunity to support an important regional event and broaden to a wider audience the awareness of the firm’s brand.

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Horse Trials Organiser, Lizzie Saunders Watson said ‘Naturally we are delighted that we have found a main sponsor to work with us to develop this event. King West are a well respected firm and their partnership with us will help to develop the event and help to ensure its success”.

King West directors, Rupert West and Stephen King said “We take great pleasure in being invited to be the main sponsor of these Horse Trials. We look forward to working with Rockingham to build on the success and popularity of Brigstock and create a very successful event for all”.

The Horse Trials take place at Rockingham Castle, Market Harborough, Leicestershire over the weekend of the 17th – 19th May 2013.

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Sunday, March 3, 2013

Day at the Range....

We were able to go to our neighbor's friend's land to shoot.  He has a 100 yard range area and a smaller one set up for handguns.  It was way back in the woods and a wonderful place:

We shot my DH's Remington 30-06:

We were shooting at two iron plates and I LOVED it.  There is just something about hearing that "ping" when the target is hit!

Next we got to shoot our neighbor's Sako TRG-22 .308 with a suppressor.  It was wonderful!  Here are the pictures of us shooting it:

First my love:

Then my son:
I really liked how I was able to get the smoke coming from the barrel on this shot!
Here I am shooting this wonderful piece of machinery!

We also put some rounds through our handguns, but I did not get any pictures of those.  I did get to try out my next gun purchase though.  Our neighbor recently bought the Springfield XDs .45 and I got to try it today.  I am in LOVE!  Great grip and no recoil.  I need to start saving now!

In closing here is a video of my son shooting the 30-06 and hitting the target.

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Thursday, November 15, 2007

Chicken Crack

I admit it. I'm a crack addict. A chicken crack addict! I love this buffalo chicken dip recipe so much that I affectionately call it "chicken crack". This recipe is courtesy of a dear friend who knows I can't get enough of this stuff, especially at a party.

Buffalo Chicken Dip (aka "Chicken Crack")

Boil and shred 2-4 boneless chicken breasts (depending on their size)
Place shredded chicken in a 13x9 baking dish
Pour a bottle of Frank's hot sauce over chicken and completely cover

Combine (2) 8 ounce packages of cream cheese and a 16 ounce bottle of ranch dressing or blue cheese or a mixture of both in a sauce pan. Stir constantly over medium heat. After heated pour mixture over chicken.Bake uncovered @ 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Sprinkle 8 ounces of cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese over chicken and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is melted.Serve with scoop tortilla chips.

Tell me what you think! Tell me I'm not alone in my addiction.

Ms.DaFarm said...

Definitely not alone in your addiction! A while back, I made a Buffalo Chicken Lasagna that was out of this world--the cheese, chicken, buffalo sauce all together. This seems like it would be similar--and easier to go overboard on. I've printed it out and added it to "recipe ideas for making and taking to a gathering so I don't eat it all myself", haha.

And the Past Recedes... said...

Oh my gosh!! I must have this!!

I happened along your blog through the foodie blogroll. I'm so excited to check everything out. I'm always looking for new recipe ideas!

Donna Lee said...

Looks like vomit...

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A First Hand View of World War II in the Pacific

Follow the men of the 31st Bombardment Squadron as they fight their way through the Pacific in World War II. Experience their wide range of emotions from hilarity to boredom, from pride to utter despair.

Preview: Excerpt

Joanne's dedication to this book has been unstoppable. It is genuine labor of love. A daughter's gift of love to her father is a gift to us all, and to the generations that will follow us.

Laura Palmer, journalist;

It will only be through the continuing efforts and work by Joanne and people like her that the real stories most would never find out about will be told.

Dale Anderson, researcher; nephew of
Anthony Kuhn (POW/Executed)
5th Bomb Group

The personal stories of the men of the 31st Bombardment Squadron are what brings the history of World War II in the Pacific alive. Through Joanne's research, passion and pen, future generations can know and appreciate the sacrifice of the these brave men.

Barbara Coghlin, Co-Founder
Hickam History Club, Hawaii

Joanne is not only a gifted writer but also a wonderful story teller. In her book, she captures the essence of what war in the Pacific was like for her father and the men who served with him during WWII. As a young child, I survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and I know the importance of keeping this part of our history alive and Joanne does it in a remarkable way. From her opening... "They were young and oh, so handsome" ...she has you hooked. I felt as though I was on a journey with heroes.

Judy Meehan Mead, Pearl Harbor Survivor
Daughter of Col. Arthur Meehan (MIA-1942)
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A bitter litigant with an ‘obsessional hatred’ of the legal profession was locked up indefinitely for a horrific acid attack on a team of lawyers in the High Court.

Ashok Mahajan, 55, showered a barrister, solicitor and pupil with the contents of a bottle of hydrochloric acid after his race discrimination claim was thrown out.

Trainee barrister Lucy Colter suffered a burned eye as corrosive fluid dribbled down her face and melted through her tights.

Former accountant Mahajan had a decade-long history of courtroom outbursts including an incident where he threw a shoe at one barrister and threatened to shoot him.

Pint-sized Mahajan told psychiatrists he believed he was the victim of a ‘Nazi’ plot against him by the legal profession.

Mahajan was handed an indefinite period of imprisonment for the public protection ) after reports indicated he was a danger to the legal profession.

He was convicted of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent following a three week trial earlier this year.

Judge Nicholas Lorraine-Smith branded Mahajan the most difficult defendant he had ever dealt with.

Sentencing at Southwark Crown Court the judge told him: ‘I have had extensive dealings with you, Mr Mahajan, over the last six months, and I have no doubt whatsoever that there is a very significant risk of serious injury being caused by you committing further specified offences.

‘I don’t consider this offence warrants a life sentence, but the sort of revenge that you tried to take last October and the increasing intensity of your obsessional hatred of lawyers and now others who have to deal with you in a professionally persuades me that I must pass a sentence of imprisonment for the public protection, which means that you will not be released until it is safe to do so.

‘This was an attempt to cause grievous bodily harm to members of the legal profession, simply because they were carrying out their professional duty.’

The judge ordered that Mahajan will not be assessed for parole for a minimum of five years – the equivalent of a 10 year determinate sentence.

But he stressed: ‘You will remain in custody until the parole board is satisfied that you no longer need to be detained for the protection of the public.’

The judge added: ‘Mr Mahajan is without doubt the most difficult defendant that I have dealt with.

‘I have said that in open court before, and I think he is proud to be such.’

Mahahan, flanked by four burly mental health nurses, showed no reaction as sentenced was passed.

The court heard Indian-born Mahajan launched his attack in the High Court on October 15 last year.

He managed to smuggle the acid in a medicine bottle past airport-style security before throwing it Ms Colter, barrister Richard Liddell and solicitor Claire White after his application was thrown out.

Philip Bennetts, prosecuting, said: ‘The judge, on delivering judgment, ruled against the defendant.

‘The defendant obviously didn’t like that and what he did was he got up and he walked across the court.

‘He was told by the judge to remain, the hearing having not completed.

‘What he did then was produce a bottle and flung from that bottle liquid over these three people.

‘You may well conclude on the evidence that the defendant went there armed with it in case the judgment went against him.’

In a four-minute tape recording of the havoc the shouts and coughs of victims can be heard as an official rings for help.

Mahajan shouts: ‘F**k you …there’s no f**king justice in this stinking court.’

As security officials stormed in to find the chaotic scenes Indian-born Mahajan proclaimed: ‘I was trying to blind them …they’re all Nazis.’

The judge, Mr Justice Nicholas Underhill, left the court and security arrived moments later.

Mahajan was arrested at the scene and during police interview he accused the judge and lawyers of being ‘crooked and corrupt and a racist’.

The bottle was found on the courtroom floor, fitted with a child-lock screw cap and with his name on a pharmacy label.

Trainee barrister Ms Colter said: ‘The liquid started coming through the air then splashed.

‘It sort of rained down around me and I was aware that it was also going on Claire who was on my right.

‘I turned to see if she was all right, I looked at Mr Mahajan.

‘He looked back and was throwing more liquid from a container.

‘I was hit with liquid on the right side of my face across my cheekbone into the corner of my right eye.

‘It went into the right hand corner of my mouth and considerably down this side of my jacket and the side of my leg.

‘It was a couple of seconds after it first hit that I realised it wasn’t water.

‘It had an incredibly pungent smell, it was difficult to breathe, there was a bitter taste in my mouth.

‘My face and eye were stinging.’

The victims dashed for the door furthest away from Mahajan and outside she noticed Ms White had holes in her tights which grew before her eyes.

‘I looked at Claire and saw that the tights on her legs were dissolving into holes.

‘It was immediately said I have to get water,’ she said.

‘I was in a lot of shock so I wasn’t really focusing on the pain.

‘I was trying to focus on where the nearest bathroom was.’

She was finally ushered into a first aid room, where an attendant bathed her eye in salt water while they waited for the ambulance.

Ms Colter added: ‘I had a contact lens in and I said I should get it out.

‘I took my contact lens out, which was shrivelled on the exterior rim.’

Describing the state of her clothes, she said: ‘My tights were all burnt through into holes.

‘My skirt was stuck to my leg near my underwear.

‘At this point nobody knew what the liquid was, there was a great deal of confusion and concern.

‘It was burning into my legs and it was stinging.

‘Some of it had gone through my jacket onto my shirt and had turned it dark red in a chemical reaction.

‘The lining was stuck to the jacket.

‘My face was red and the side of my leg and arm were reddish and tingly.’

Mahajan had tried to sue his ex-employer for race discrimination but lost and took his solicitors Hodge Jones and Allen to the High Court for negligence.

He was aggrieved because the firm Hodge Jones and Allen had allegedly not submitted his race discrimination claim against employment agency AOC Ltd and Kingston Primary Care Trust, in time at Croydon Employment Tribunal in November 2001.

Mahajan admitted he had been in and out of civil courts for more than two decades, including to settle his divorce and arrange access to his young son.

Expressing his hatred of the courts he said: ‘They have ruined every single thing in my life, simply because they are a bunch of racist thugs. They are evil people.’

Asked by the judge if he really despised the judiciary this much he replied: ‘Nazis helped some people and fought for people, so to compare them to the legal system is an insult to the Nazis.

‘I have seen corruption, I have seen conspiracy, I do not want to be tried by this court.’

Mahajan represented himself during the three-week trial at Southwark Crown Court after his own barrister withdrew due to professional embarrassment.

He insisted he only hurled water so must have been framed and accused the ‘evil’ British judicial system of being ‘worse than Nazis’.

In a statement released following the sentencing, he repeated his claims that he had been racially discriminated against.

He accused the judge of being ‘evil’ and ‘a personal creation of Satan’ and described the jury as a bunch of ‘hand-picked racists.’

He added: ‘My conviction is as false as allegations of my mental insanity’, and branded his secure unit ‘Wandsworth Nazi UK Ltd.’

His barrister Naeem Karbhari – the eight to have represented him since the start of proceedings – told the court his client believed the prosecution were relying on ‘selective and partial’ reports.

Mahajan, of (124) Pempath Place, Wembley, was convicted of three charges counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent on October 15 last year.


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2014-2015 Winter Forecast Roundup

The second half of Fall is the time of year some of my favorite science fiction short stories are published. But these stories don’t have spaceships, aliens, or robots. That’s right, I’m talking about the long-range forecast for the coming winter!

Why do I call them science fiction, you ask? Well, because they tend to be wrong. Here’s an overview from last year (see my post from last year):

The Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a very cold winter, especially the second half of the winter. (Though again… ‘bitterly cold and full of snow’ even describes a ‘warm’ Vermont winter). Accu-Weather predicts above average snow in northern Vermont but a slow start to winter in the southern part of the state. The Weather Channel has a similar forecast except for a warm December, along with a bunch of annoying audio ads. (a side note… why would anyone want a news video when they could read the same text five times as fast in peace?) NOAA’s typically vague forecast calls for above normal temperatures for the first part of the winter but equal odds of warmer or colder than average conditions later in the winter. Equal odds are given for a wet, dry, or average amount of precipitation. And if you don’t like those, there are more forecasts to choose from too.

The Farmer’s Almanac was correct this time… but it seems like they always forecast a very cold winter. The Accu-weather forecast was so/so, it wasn’t an unusually snowy winter, just a cold one. NOAA was dead wrong, except for the ‘equal odds’ forecasts which weren’t possible to quantify success. Perhaps that is the point.

So, the forecasts all called for something different, and thus some were correct and some weren’t. What are we up against this year?

While I don’t fully understand how this works, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is different from the Farmer’s Almanac. Their forecasts aren’t too different though… the former is calling for a ‘bitterly cold’ winter for northern New England and the latter for a ‘wintry, white and wet’ winter. Those all sound like a cold forecast, except for the ‘wet’ part which perhaps alludes to thaws or ice storms (yuck). Accu-weather calls for a ‘snowy’ winter. The Weather Channel again has a confusing forecast, in the text it calls for a warm December with little information about January, but the video calls for a cold winter. NOAA is again calling for a warmer than average winter with equal chances of high or low precipitation amounts.

For a minute in writing this I became confused that I perhaps clicked on some wrong links, because pretty much all of these forecasts are nearly identical to what each of them forecast last year.

In general i trust NOAA but I am skeptical of the warm forecast. The main reason was outlined in this previous post. There is evidence that the same sort of ridge setup that formed last year could recur this year. That pattern lead to cold conditions in New England, and unfortunately also led to drought in California. Hopefully I am wrong about that last bit as the situation there is quite dire.

As usual, it’s anyone’s guess. Between all these forecasts, one of them has to be correct, right? The last few days have been very warm with record highs set in several parts of Vermont, but next week will be colder – more normal late October weather is on the way. The mountains will probably even pick up their first significant snow.

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A 6 year study in Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks in Northern Alberta and Waterton and Glacier National Parks in southern Alberta and Montana revealed healthy Wolverine populations...............Not large, but solid densities of "Gulos" in these two protected Park regions..............Troubling is what the research revealed in between the two Park regions---- In this unprotected region, the densities of Wolverines shrunk significantly............."The probability that a wolverine lives in an area decreases rapidly with increasing density of linear features, such as seismic lines and roads".............. "Wolverines are also impacted by climate change, as areas with persistent spring snow – believed to be important for denning – are selected by wolverines"............"These areas are being reduced as the globe warms".................The bottom line is that a larger array of natural region corridors must be created if in fact these two Park Wolverine populations are not to become genetically bottlenecked.

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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Life happens

Let's start with Miss Mabel.  Here she is going into school for the reading night.
Here she is listening to a story read by the principal.  She brought her favorite doll and her Peppa Pig.  This is her friend.  I could tell right away that Mabel was the follower, I know these things.  So what was funny isn't so funny now.  Well, that cell phone thing was pretty funny.  The event went well.  I know there was at least one other grandparent.  It's hard to tell anymore with parents waiting til they are older to have children.  I think some of the parents thought I worked there.  Well, I did and I volunteer there.  Guess, I have that look.  No, I didn't wear my jammies.  Mabel wasn't too happy with me about that.  I told her I didn't because they had monkeys on them.  She thought that her friends would like them.

Now my son.  He is back to his apartment.  My, oh my, is what Hubby said about the pickup.  Just as I figured the birth mom is still the same person just older.  Like my husband said, "It's just not right that people live like that."  A run down trailer, no water or heat. and who knows what else.  She does have an I phone.  I don't have one.  She just isn't able to be more than what she is.  It's just too bad.  Now to keep our son realizing this is the life that he came from and that we have protected him from.  I could write a book about what we have been through.  I will spare you.  It's hard to explain but when this happened this week-end, it was like he was 4 years old again and we had to protect him.  Another worry is that he will try to take care of her.  I feel bad for her life.  But when he refers to her as mom......that hurts.  I am wondering if I should ask him not to call her that to me???????

Okay, here are some cuties to help make you smile.
Our little neighbor girl.  I heard her crying over  balloon that she had just gotten that had burst.  Her 3 year old sister was trying to tell me all about it.  So, what's a good neighbor to do.  I made them all balloon dogs and put them by their door.  When I got online here was this picture thanking me on FaceBook.
And here is our cutie pie little great nephew again.  His mom said this is what happens when your baby has man hair and takes a nap. This new face is when he isn't happy.  He does it when they sing to him.   I am a little worried that he isn't eating well enough.  Isn't he just precious.
My little bug is in the repair shop.  Now it really has a boo boo.  My son accidently backed into it.  He felt so bad.  Same son has a big birthday tomorrow.  How can my kids be this old.
Thank you all again for coming to my rescue with great advice about the house and comforting words about my adopted son.  I'd probably be in therapy if it wasn't for you.  Thanks so much.

Monday, September 29, 2014

Mixed emotions

I decided to do a little bit of fall decorating.  We had another Open House yesterday.  As usual we worked hard to make sure everything was in order.  We expected our realtor to be the one hosting.  But someone we didn't know showed up instead.  Now, I did remember him after awhile.  He was a pre-school dad when I was taking Annabelle to school a few years back.  Still a bit of surprise.  So we told him a couple of things then Hubby and I took off in our cars.  All of a sudden I noted that the only open house sign was on the sign in the yard.  Our house isn't off a main road and it's hard to find.  So I went back.  The realtor didn't have any signs, what, well I found one in our garage for him.  He took it to the entrance to our neighborhood.  There should have been one at the nearest cross roads.  Needless to say......AGAIN,  NO ONE SHOWED UP.  Last time it was the advertising.  This time that was still a bit of the problem.  I called them on Thursday as I didn't see a post about it.  Well, there computer was down because the church next door had some construction that ripped those darn computer wires right off of their building.  Hmmmm, don't they have computer access at home.  Then I see a post on FB that the realtor's wife is in Hawaii.....wonder if he is as well.  Yep, 100 days on the market and I have mixed emotions for sure.  We picked the good ole home boy to sell our house thinking he would have more time to market it.  Wrong, another listing mistake.  Well, no more open houses.  We are still under contract for 3 more months.  What to do, what to do??  Hubby thinks we make a major deduction and list at our bottom dollar.  That scares me a bit.  What if there is something that comes up in the home inspection.  What if someone puts in a lower offer.  Is the price the problem.  It is actually very low considering houses in our area are very expensive.  Ours is reasonable, large and in a great location.  Mixed emotions, for real.  So here are a few pictures of my fall decorating.
I decided that the blue mason jars with the pumpkins might be a good contrast for a change.

I have changed this already, somewhat.  I decided to leave the canvas of the grands from this summer.  It didn't come out quite the way I had expected.  There is way too much green going on.  But, it was only a random photo anyway.  I just like how everyone was doing their own thing.
How is this for a hint......Seriously I didn't do this for the open house.  Just a joke. ( Cute little chalkboard tags were on clearance at Pottery Barn)
See these little things holding the candles in the jars.  I got those from my Décor Steals gift certificate that I won.  I want to get some coffee beans and candy corn to put in the jars.  I like the look of them even plain.
I forgot one thing that I got at the Country Living Fair.
The cute little fence around the chair.  It's supposed to look like barbed wire.  it had a different hat on it that I switched out for the witches' hat.   The fence was  from the bird booth that I showed before.  It has two crows on it and a propped up shovel.  The other thing I bought last year at the fair from a fairy garden booth.  The chair, some leaves, the little bat hanging upside down on the fence.  I added the little water globe.  I thought it looked a bit magical.  I had to shove all the leaves inside.  Oh at the cute little back on the top outside.  It's from Dotty Red from across the pond.  Cute, isn't it.
Here is our little kitchen table all decked out with it's Halloween table cloth.  I got this on clearance several years ago from Pottery Barn Kids.  (The only way I can afford anything there)  That's Piper in the background.  Little Izzy has decided she wants to be a couch potato again.  For the first time in a couple of years she is jumping up on the sofa again.  Hope her potty problems don't happen there.
Another view of the cute tablecloth.  This and the cloche are the only Halloween things so far.
I have lots more to tell you but will wait til the next post.  I want to tell you about Mabel's school event.  Also my mind is all a jumble due to my adopted son finding his birth mom.  Not only did he find her he has been with her since Saturday evening.  Someone from her family came and got him (she lives an hour away).  But he has called for a pickup today.  Don't know how I feel about this.  She lives the life that we worked so long to protect him from.  Yes, he is an adult but still child like in decision making and reality. Yep, mixed emotions for sure.  So I will update you on them next post.  Have a great new week. I must go and undecorated the house before the little home
wrecker gets her.

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Helping Josephine

I know, two posts in one day.  I couldn't include this with the other post.  It just didn't fit.  Our grands are all very blessed with everything they need.
These children are not so blessed.  They are bless with Miss Josephine.  Julia posted this Julia of  Of Petals and Wool  posted this on her blog.  It was from 2 Bags Full a blog by Vickie Bolster.  I tried to link to her and something isn't working.  If you will please click on Julia's blog for further information.  Just reading the list that Josephine gave Vickie makes you want to go shopping.  For these children not to have these things, it is sad.  You can help just by buying a gift card for $5 from Walmart.  So please help if you can.

Oh My Dear, Miss Mabel

I know most of the time I brag about my little grands.  This time is a little different.   Here is Little Miss Mabel at two years old.  We were all walking back to our cars after eating dinner while vacationing.  She is way behind the rest of us.  Her daddy tried to carry her.  Her words for just about everything were, " I CAN do it MYSELF."  We all thought she was so funny when she threw her little tantrums.
Here is what happened when we got in our cars.  She was so mad because we put her younger cousin in the car seat to go back to our vacation house.
her brother loos a little annoyed, hah.
Here is a picture of her at Clown Academy.  I never got around to showing you these before.  Lewie The Clown and Mabel met the year before and became friends.  He asked her to come to his clown show.
Now the story behind the post.  Little Miss Mabel has been getting in trouble at school.  She likes to socialize with the other little girls.  She has been moved at circle time from sitting with her friend.  BUT, when a sub was there this week, She and the little friend sat by each other.  Another kindy told on them.  Yesterday, she was in a little assembly and something fell on the floor.  It was her cell phone.  Now, she really doesn't have a cell phone.  Her Uncle B. gave her one that was an old one and not being used.  Well, you know you can't have cell phones at school, esp. when you are 5 and in kindergarten.  They go by a color behavior system.  It goes (I think) from red, orange, green, blue and purple.  Purple is an excellent day, and red is a "go to the principal's office" kind of day.  With that being said, she has been a purple most days but now she is down to orange this week.  I can't imagine how a principal would be able to handle talking to her.  I would not be able to keep from smiling or laughing.  I know, I am a softie and I should take this seriously, right.  Well, Miss Mabel's brother M. is so perfect at school.  So was her daddy.  We got called into conferences because he was an "over achiever,"  seriously.  Her parents expect good behavior.  We knew this one was going to be a corker from early on.  With a name like Mabel and such a cute little face, now how could you get mad at her.
Well, tonight is a special reading meeting where the kids wear their jammies and bring their parents.  Mom has a class to teach and she told Mabel she couldn't go. Well Mabel said, "That's okay because Grammy will go."  So guess who is going.  She wants me to wear jammies.  Oh my, if I walk in and I am the only adult wearing jammies, oh my. (This is from a clown that wears a red nose and funny clothes) Just to note, her daddy has to take her brother to his football game.  He has been out of town for a couple of weeks,  so he does need to be there.
Hmmmmm, hoping I am not going to talked to by the teacher for my sweet granddaughter's behavior.  I asked her mom to please let me know if she had an orange day or worse a red day.
Grampy asked me what I would say to the teacher.  I said,  I would tell her, "Just give her some love."
So wish me luck tonight.  Oh, and I might add.....Grampy said it is genetic from her mom, Grammy, and other grandmother.  Oh and her Aunt Heidi, too.  Maybe that's why, I think this is a tiny bit funny.

Oh a little side note, that last picture.....I was talked into taking them there for lunch when all they really wanted was the Frostie.  Yep, I got played.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Butterfly Light

Recently I was reading my friend's http://missednasplace.blogspot.com blog post.  She had received the Butterfly Light Award.  As I was reading her post I was thinking how deserving she was of this award of   those who bring light into the lives of others .  Little did I expect that she had nominated me for the same reward.  Not sure that I deserve this award,  but thank you Miss Edna.  She is the sweetest person.  I was in a Christmas swap with her.  She takes the most beautiful photos, mostly of nature and her cutest ever Yorkie rescue, Pogo.  Pogo has quite a wardrobe and gets to go on special trips with his Mama.  Miss Edna is such a caring person for her family and her house of "dwarfs".  She calls her renters "dwarfs".  At first I didn't know who she was referring to so I asked.  I thought maybe she was the real Snow White, hah.  Anyhooooo, thanks Miss Edna.
As with most things there are rules to this award.  Here are the conditions:

1.  Write an acceptance post, making sure you link back to the blogger that awarded you this award and thank them.  You may not add this award to a post with other awards.
2.   Individually name and reward a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 9, 999,999 bloggers.  You must let them know personally with a comment on their blog or as a "pingback".  (I have no idea what that is)
3.   Link back to Brenda of http://idiotwriting.wordpress.com/  or her profile page for creating this unique and special award.
4.   Write a short paragraph that is entitled, "How, I'm spreading light or how I am a positive influence.

First of all, I am one that doesn't follow rules well and I color outside the box. But here goes.

Thank you Brenda for creating this award.  So many negative things seem to be happening that this is a bright light for any one receiving such a honor.  Ok, I know I'm not running for office but I am still honored.
Thank you Sweet Edna for thinking of me for this award.
Now this is the hard part, how do I pick just a few.  So many of you brighten my day, day after day.  I really had to think about this.  Please don't feel bad if you weren't nominated, I still love you.

Nana Diana of http://thenanadiana.blogspot.com  is the first person I think of that spreads joy.  She is our prayer list leader.  She takes care of us when we need it.  Her blog always leaves you smiling.  It's fun to hear about  Sweet Cheeks and her husband.  She is always leaving such nice comments on many blogs.

Susie at http://shejunks.blogspot.com  is also a blogger that takes time to leave caring comments.  She has a special relationship with her granddaughter Emma.  When Emma comes to visit they have a great time.  She also shares about her relationships with all of her sisters.  I wish I would have had just one sister.

Viv of Viv out on a whim truly shares the light with all her little pies.  Her pies are her grandchildren.  She is quite a colorful artist.  Her home and her way of decorating will brighten anyone's day.  I recently had the pleasure of meeting her.  She is as wonderful in person as she is on her blog.  And yes, she had pink hair.

Julia Of Petals and Wool is next on my list.  Oh my goodness, this lady is something else.  She helps run a dairy farm.  She helps deliver the calves, cleans the barns, is a gardener and feeds her farm hands.  She has some sweet grandchildren as well.  I honestly don't know how she does all she does.  You would think that her animals are her children.  She takes such good care of them.  When she has a break she does some beautiful hooked art work.  She is amazing.

I know this is getting long, sorry......

Laurie of  I love a Cloudy Day
         wow, what an artist.  She is loosing her eye sight from a terrible accident years ago.  She still paints beautiful things.  She is inspiring just to hear how she manages without seeing well.  She used to live in a nest in the sky but now in a condo surrounded by trees.  She shares her sweet granddaughter and what it is like to have a child with autism.  Her granddaughter is one smart little cookie.  Her blog posts are like reading a novel.  You'll know what I mean if you check out her blog.

Last but not least, is Penny of At home in English Valley She is a talented seamstress, loves her family, does volunteer work and has the sweetest granddaughter.  (hmmmm, I see a theme here)  Her granddaughter is named Penny after her. I have been in several swaps with Penny.  Her items are always a real treat.  Just one sweet lady for sure.

Now for my paragraph..........

My sweet followers,  know that I say it like it is.  I don't sugar coat things at all.  Sometimes my posts are sad.  Sometimes they are full of happiness.  When I started writing this blog I didn't intend for it to be so much about my family and my life.   And, my life isn't perfect for sure.  But, I value each and every moment that I have and believe in making memories.  I am thankful for all of the people that touch my life.  I am especially drawn to children and I always have been.  I am somewhat on their level, if you know what I mean. They are so innocent and say what is on their minds, for sure.  Hmmmm, kinda like me.  I believe that laughter is healing and that's why I clown.  Not just clown around, I clown.  So I hope somehow I spread a little light in your day as well.

Sunday, September 21, 2014

My Country Living Buys/ The world's largest eggplant

I love this table runner.  It has vintage trailers, banners and owls on it.  How cool is that, all my favorites.  I also like the fall colors.
This tiny little framed little doll just caught my eye while we were shopping in the Earth Angels tent.

I loved the carved letters out of books.  The M's were okay but not enough colors.  The first day I saw some words spelled out in a smaller version.  I passed the first day.  I was so glad that they were still there on my second day.  There were two words let.  H O M E and L O V E.  I settled for the home.  I picked up the first three letters and then all of a sudden there was no "e".  I just looked at it.  Well, someone right next to me had it in her hand.  I fought her to the ground, and I won.  Now, you know that is a story right?  I'm not leaving it on the runner, that's just for the picture.
This is a tiny dollhouse sofa out of wood.  The tag said it was a set of two.  But we couldn't find the second one.  This booth had lots of vintage finds.  There also was a red plastic sofa and chair for twice the price.  I didn't even like those.  The paint on this is perfect.  Remember my dollhouse shelf, that's where it will go.  Anxiously awaiting the mini swap items to arrive that Mary Bell is hosting.  Hoping to add to the others I have from Amy Power's swap.

Okay, I hope you are sitting down.   this is the biggest eggplant ever.  And, I grew it myself. I keep waiting on it to get bigger but it doesn't.  And how about those tomatoes.........yep, from my rusty wagon.  Next year we will use more soil.  That's it for now.  I'll be back soon.

Friday, September 19, 2014

The Back Woods Fest (I know another adventure so soon)

I know,  I said I would show you what I bought at the Country Living Fair.  I will,  I promise.  Trust me I wasn't a big spender.
A good friend of mine went with me to the Back Woods Fest today.  I haven't been there for awhile.  They have all kinds of good old fashion food and lots of outdoor booths.  We didn't buy one thing.  It took 2 hours to get there by car.  It should have only been 30 minutes but traffic was so backed up.  I have never seen such a line.  We had to walk and walk to get in.  We walked the whole lot and just didn't see anything that we thought we should buy.  Lots of wooden Halloween things.  I mean lots.  No vintage like things like last week.  I saw a cute bear and owl out of wood that were for outside but I won't need those when we finally move.  (No offers but a couple of showings)  I saw the cute stone houses like the one I have.  I think it was the same person that I bought mine from.  I haven't been able to find them since.  Prices were reasonable.  I have seen similar for tons of money.  I did see these miniature paper houses that were on a chain as a charm.  Those were cute but I didn't price them.  When it came to eating,  good golly there were lines 50 people deep.  We went to one line that was almost empty  It was a "meatless"  stand.  After many questions about what they had,  I ordered something I thought was gluten free.  They had fried eggplant, salads in flour tortillas, every thing was dipped in batter.  I ordered sliced tomatoes and mozzarella.  So it comes out they were fried tomatoes with the cheese in between.  I don't even like tomatoes raw.  Oh my gosh it was delicious.  Like little sandwiches, we'll see if my belly survives.  I had the same problem last week.  The only thing I could have were the French fries.  I guess I will have to pack snacks the next time.  It's hard being gluten free.
I don't know why Dorothy and the Tin Man were there.  They looked a bit out of place.  But here are the pictures I took.  Except for the one of me.  My friend told me to stand by Dorothy to get a picture for my blog.  So, will I go back next year.  Nope.  Glad I went and had a great time just being with my friend.  But I guess I am just spoiled by the other events I go to.

Okay the tin man is okay, but Dorothy???/  She had red high heels on.  She's also very tall.
I told you it was crowded.
I think the last time I went here I bought one of these dolls.  They are so cute but not nearly as nice as the ones Pat C. of All is Bright makes.
This was funny.  An umbrella with a tutu and witches legs hanging out.  Strange but different.

Here are the houses.  I can't remember what they call the stone/cement mixture  (hypertula, something like that) they make them with   Now these all had colors on the doors and I like them better without the colors.

A true artist at work.  There is old fashioned entertainment and some dress pioneer style.  I know some go just for the food and the entertainment.  I saw so many people with arm loads of the wooden scarecrows and other big outdoor items so I guess some really liked what they had.
For that long wait, we could have driven to the Springfield Vintage Market place, it's going on this week-end too.
But all in all, the company of my sweet friend was enough enjoyment for me.
Have a nice week-end.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Country Living Fair/ Part Two

We liked how this was arranged.

The Happy Chair booth. I always love what she does to furniture.

Marlene meets up with a fellow artist.

This Airstream was actually a both.  It had vintage clothing inside.  I liked the two metal doll houses on the ground.

This was Cari from "Cash and Cari".  The people are gathered around her booth watching them demonstrate their new paint line.

Lots of industrial letters were at the fair.
Chalkboard signs
Someone's ride to the fair.  I am think it was a vendor since it was parked the same place two days in a row.
Check out this bunny coat hanger.  This lady (below) will custom make them for you.

Okay, that's about it for the Country Living Fair.  Next post, I will show you my little purchases.
Hope you are having a great week.
We had a showing this morning and on Saturday.  This morning my realtor called and said there was a message at his office that someone wanted to see our house in less than an hour.  I asked him to call and extend the time for two hours.  So I scurried to say the least.  I was done in one hour.  I didn't do anything to the floors like I would have if I had longer.  So the doggies and I took a long ride.  Sure hoping something happens one of these days.

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Country Living Fair, Columbus, Ohio ----------Part One

We couldn't have had better weather for the fair this year.  It was sunny for the most part cool in the shade and warm in the sun.  I don't know who this little one is but she was having a good ole time.
Well, there was a few clouds.  They moved the "Sisters on the Fly" vintage trailers up front this year.  I went in two of them and of course they were adorable.  Sorry, those pictures were taken on the first day when my camera left it's memory card at home.  I went the first day alone.  It was crowded on Friday.  Sometimes hard to get in to see the booths.  Lots of moms and strollers and double strollers.  I stayed about four hours until I got tired and knew I had a long walk back to my car.  There is lots of walking but so much to see.
Look who I found on the second day.  It's Viv of Viv on a Whim.  I found out that she and her friends were coming and I asked if I could crash their party.  It was so much fun meeting her in person.  Amazing how you feel you know someone already when you have read each others blogs for 4 years.  I started to crop the picture but noticed her friends were in the picture.  (Kelly, Nurse H., Kelly's mom,  Marlene, and Jen and Jan were taking the pictures. They were so sweet to let me tag along and I enjoyed being with them all.
This is Marlene from New Jersey, Viv's friend.  All these fellows were lining up to get their pictures taken with her.  She's so cute and a hoot.
This is Jan, Viv's daughter, Jen.  Can you tell?  This was one of the first booths.  They crafted hand carved birds. They had lots of people looking at their creations.  I bought something the first day that I will show you later.
Here are a couple more pictures from that booth.
This was on the top of their tent.  The birds were hanging on the ladder.  I wanted to get crop this closer but then you couldn't see all the birds.
The rest of the pictures today are from the "Earth Angels".  They have one big tent with all their artists.  My oh my.......savings my pennies for next year.  I couldn't get over the cuteness under this tent......esp. the bears.
This was a huge painting.  It was whimsy and beautiful.
Viv, met up with her artist friend.  (Valerie Weberpal)  This cutie made incredible skirts, jumpers  and vests made out of boiled wool.  She said she sold out of her skirts the first day.  She also made the cutest critters.  Viv got a pumpkin doll and Marlene got an elephant.
Okay, on with the bears.
Thump thump, goes my heart.
Some other critters by Lettie, of Lettie's Bears.  When I was taking pictures I told her they were for my blog.  She said as long as I wasn't going to reproduce them.  Are you kidding, no way could I.
Look at those eyes.

I think I was taking this picture of the tag.  Lettie writes a cute little story on her bears' tags.

My favorite of all.  I actually have a found bear puppet in a dark brown that I think is Steiff.  It is mohair like this one.  Mine has been washed a few times and it still looks perfect.  Love the color and the hat on Letties.  I think my bear needs a friend, don't you?
Check out this truck.  Swoooooonnning.  Look closely and see the bear and the trees, and the doggie.  I didn't even see him til after I took the picture.  He looks just like my Piper.
This bear in the frame has
a little page that says Dec. 25.
These bears were in empty clock faces.
Oh Dear, this is too cute.

This house was from another artist under the tent.  Love how these are displayed.  I was taking the picture against the light but I like that you can see through.
A close up of one of the groups.
Okay, that's it for today.  Next post more pictures of artist wares.  Even if you don't buy one of everything, it is so fun just looking at everything.  Oh, I did buy a couple of things.......later.


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How Effective are Environmental Regulations to Address Impacts of Industrial and Infrastructure Projects in India

4 November 2016

People around the world live in areas that have been altered for industrial, infrastructure or mining projects. Their lives and occupations are being negatively impacted by problems of access, encroachment or pollution. Though governments in many countries have regulatory procedures for implementing environmental and social safeguards that are applicable to such projects so that problems can be minimised or mitigated, the qualitative difference of such regulatory systems depends on the efficacy of their compliance safeguards.

Typically, in countries where compliance is low, projects meant for development have also resulted in substantial environmental and social costs. Governments and investors fear the implementation of environmental policies and claim that these are bottlenecks or speed breakers to growth. Several new studies show that stringent compliance of environmental policies will neither affect competitiveness nor slow down GDP growth. On the contrary, it may result in bottom line benefits at the level of projects as well as sustain economic growth by enhancing efficiency and innovation.

India promulgated a series of environmental legislations between 1980 and 2005 to ensure that environmental and social impacts of land use change, infrastructure development and industrialisation are kept in check and timely mitigation is undertaken. The laws establish detailed procedures for assessing the environmental impacts of the proposed projects that are likely to cause land use change. The laws also involve the laying of conditions that are attached to the approvals granted to these projects. These conditions are meant to mitigate or prevent damage or impacts to the extent ascertained by the project proponents and the government or regulator.

Since the time these laws were first designed, there have been numerous amendments to them to change the scope of applicability of these laws, the time taken by regulators for decision-making and the sharing of responsibility between state and central governments in implementing these laws. However, one aspect of these laws that has seen minimal change is in their monitoring and compliance regimes. What happens to the projects once they are granted approvals? Do they comply with all the conditions imposed on them for mitigating or minimising environmental and social impacts? Who oversees these processes and what is the extent to which compliance is achieved?

This report is the outcome of a research project undertaken to understand the efficacy of conditional compliance, institutional monitoring and enforcement of environmental regulations to address the impacts faced by communities living around industrial and infrastructure projects. The project identified the institutions responsible for monitoring and compliance under various environmental laws, their procedures and practices by which these roles are realised. While it has been known that government agencies and regulatory bodies hold the formal duties of monitoring, the project also focused on how affected communities engage these institutions for greater compliance and remedies in case of environmental and social impacts of various kinds, such as encroachment or damage to common or private property, loss of livelihoods and loss of access to public spaces.

By analysing the efforts made by affected parties to engage with environmental institutions to craft remedies for existing environmental impacts, this research aims to highlight regulatory ingredients that are necessary for sound environment regulation and better outcomes through compliance. If translated into concrete policy on environmental monitoring and compliance, these lessons could address the chasm between enforcement of environmental regulations and the ever-growing difficulties of meeting environmental challenges.


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Industry 101 – A Panel for Grads, From Grads

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Priscilla Rios is a communications specialist with Bachelor degree in Social Communication – Journalism, Content Strategy Specialization from Northwestern University (USA), and post-graduate certification from PACE University of Winnipeg in Public Relations, Marketing and Strategic Communication (Canada). She has twelve years experience as a journalist for television and magazines in Brazil, with strong writing and oral communications skills, in-depth knowledge of social media and media relations. In the past year, represented CBC Radio Canada in public events and on their social media channels. Nowadays, Priscilla is current working as a Marketing Coordinator for Aramark Canada in Winnipeg. Priscilla has the passion and drive for continuous learning, and when has a free time she loves travelling and learning other languages and cultures. So far she speaks English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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Leaving behind an eight-year career in the full-throttle film and television industry in 2008, Jason Booth graduated with honours from Red River College’s Creative Communications program in 2010 and found a new calling in copywriting and communications work. Jason has worked with Winnipeg Harvest, a not-for-profit food distribution and training centre, for the past two years.

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