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The Score by Elle Kennedy ~ Audiobook Review & Quote-tastic (@ElleKennedy)

I love the Off-Campus series, and I have just listened to my first book in the series, and really enjoyed it too! I love all the guys in this series and I was so happy to see Dean, the player, finally get attached to a girl!
Title: The Score
Author: Elle Kennedy
Series: Off-Campus #3
Genre: NA Sports Contemporary Romance
Published: September 27th 2016 (first published January 11th 2016)

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He knows how to score, on and off the ice

Allie Hayes is in crisis mode. With graduation looming, she still doesn’t have the first clue about what she's going to do after college. To make matters worse, she’s nursing a broken heart thanks to the end of her longtime relationship. Wild rebound sex is definitely not the solution to her problems, but gorgeous hockey star Dean Di-Laurentis is impossible to resist. Just once, though, because even if her future is uncertain, it sure as heck won’t include the king of one-night stands.

It’ll take more than flashy moves to win her over

Dean always gets what he wants. Girls, grades, girls, recognition, girls…he’s a ladies man, all right, and he’s yet to meet a woman who’s immune to his charms. Until Allie. For one night, the feisty blonde rocked his entire world—and now she wants to be friends? Nope. It’s not over until he says it’s over. Dean is in full-on pursuit, but when life-rocking changes strike, he starts to wonder if maybe it’s time to stop focusing on scoring…and shoot for love.

Ahhh... Elle Kennedy! I continue to enjoy her writing and the Off-Campus series as we get to know each of the boys that live together and play ice hockey. The Score is Dean's book as he finds love with Hannah's room-mate and best friend, Allie. Dean has been one of my favourite characters since the first book, so I knew it was going to be amusing to see the playboy settle down!

Dean has always been the player type, but he's upfront with what he wants every time he hooks up with a girl. He comes across as arrogant and self centred, but there is more to Dean that anyone realised. I loved getting to see the deeper side to him, how smart he was and how caring he could be. He was close with his family, didn't flaunt his wealth and showed a sweet side that made me swoon!

Allie was a focused and determined young actress finishing her last year of college, but she was also dealing with a break up that ultimately landed her on Dean's front door. She's a relationship kind of girl, so it surprised her when she ended up in bed with Dean. Their feelings and friendship grew as they spent time with one another, doing casual things that they wouldn't normally do.

The Score was the first book in the series that I listened to, instead of reading myself. I really enjoyed the narration by Savannah Peachwood and Andrew Eiden as they both portrayed the characters superbly. It was a sexy and entertaining read, but it touched on a bit of heartbreak that Dean found hard to get through. It saddened me to see him struggle, and the narrators did a magnificent job at delivering that emotional aspect of Elle Kennedy's magnificent story. Allie and Dean's relationship struggled through that time, and both dealt with the situation differently. I also loved getting to see all the characters that I've come to love throughout the series so far and I'm dying to get Tuckers book, because my jaw hit the floor at the end of The Score!

Hehe... a couple of fun ones here! Enjoy!

“Would you please, please get dressed?” I beg.
“Can’t. You’re wearing my shirt.” He arches a brow. “Why don’t you take it off and toss it this way?”

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“Please, baby, I’ve been such a good boy… I’ve waited a whole week for this. Don’t I deserve a reward for my patience?” I rub the side of her neck with my lips. “I’ve been—” I kiss her jaw “such—” I kiss my way up to her mouth “—a good boy.”

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Elle KennedyNew York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Elle Kennedy grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario, and holds a B.A. in English from York University. From an early age, she knew she wanted to be a writer, and actively began pursuing that dream when she was a teenager.

Elle writes romantic suspense and erotic contemporary romance for various publishers. She loves strong heroines and sexy alpha heroes, and just enough heat and danger to keep things interesting!

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    CCCX Toro Park
    6 October 2013

    Conditions were very warm for CCCX at Toro Park, as Northern California continued in its summer after the summer. Both Ellen Sherrill (Rock Lobster) and Andy Jacques-Maynes (ibis/Buy-cell.com) toiled under the conditions but prevailed to win their categories.

    Sherrill started on tired legs after tackling the climbs and course at San Jose Cougar the previous day. After three laps, the China UCI cyclocross venturer found her second wind and took control of the Elite Women’s race, crossing the finish line well ahead of second place.

    By his heavy breathing, Andy Jacques-Maynes was clearly putting in a maximum effort under the sweltering afternoon sun. After the first two laps of the Elite Men’s race, the new fatherfather-to-be was in command of the race and went on to demonstrate his mastery of ‘cross and course.

    He also reached the finish line with a gesture toward fallen ‘cross racer Amy Dombroski, an A for Amy post-up. As so many have seen in the multitude of photos in memory of Dombroski, the sticker on Jacques-Maynes bike was a tribute to Dombroski’s ever-present smile.

    A for Amy Post-Up

    A for Amy Post-Up

    Never Forget Amy Dombroski's Smile

    Never Forget Amy Dombroski’s Smile

    It Wasn’t the Trombone
    Katie Jay Melena (Bicycle Bluebook/HRS/Rock Lobster) took the early lead in the Elite Women’s race, reaching the top of the climb with a good few seconds on second place. Melena had rested on Saturday, playing the trombone to support her team mates, and her start was promising given temperatures were in the high 80s or even low 90s on the hotter sections.

    Second place was contested between Sherrill and Elicia Hilderbrand (Trek CxC). However, the Trek CxC racer ran afoul of a short pit area; darting into the pit for some quick water, Hildebrand ran out of room and lost time to Sherrill.

    “I knew before the race during warm up that I was really tired,” admitted Sherrill. “My boss-man Paul Sadoff said it’s OK. ‘Just go out there and ride your bike in circles’. I can do that. No matter how tired I am I can ride my bike in circles.

    “Jay [Melana] went for the hole-shot hard. I had no punch which is typical after those high-wattage efforts. Some of the punchy climbs and technical sections were a little tough.”

    All is Fair
    “After a couple laps of hurting, I stayed with Elicia [Hilderbrand] while Melena rode away,” continued Sherrill.

    “I was feeling a lot better and getting ready to attack Hilderbrand. She went into the pit for water and had a hard time coming out. I got a gap. I felt bad but I wasn’t going to wait.”

    Sherrill caught her team mate Melena and tried to pull her along. With Hildebrand catching up, Sherrill then had to take full control of the race. Sherrill was thankful there were no barriers to force her off the bike and went on to extend her gap and take the win over Hildebrand in second and Melena in third.

    Sherrill Finds More in her Legs to Win Elite Women

    Sherrill Finds More in her Legs to Win Elite Women

    “Everybody Needs to be Here”
    Jacques-Maynes was close to the front right from the start. Within a few laps, he was setting his gap leaving Aaron Odell (Bicycle Bluebook/HRS/Rock Lobster), Justin Robinson (California Giant), and Julian Gomez-Villafañe (ibis/Buy-cell.com) to tussle for second place.

    “The heat took it out of me today,” commented Jacques-Maynes, “all I could do was ride steady. I had no punch but it was just diesel along and keep up the high pace.

    “Try not to slow down in the corners. That was the key – as few accelerations as possible.

    “I was doing what I could do. I do the same race every time [regardless of the gap]. I keep charging out because the pace comes from within me.”

    Odell was holding onto second place late in the race with Robinson right on his wheel. Earlier in the day, Robinson won the Master Men 35+ race after biding his time to take over the lead. As the race for Elite Men progressed, it seemed that Robinson would repeat his waiting tactic and take second away from Odell.

    However, a flat would ruin Robinson’s race and Odell would never have to relinquish the second step of the podium. Gomez-Villafañe crossed the finish line in third place.

    Jacques-Maynes particularly likes the CCCX Toro Park front course and echoed others saying, “We get the nice grass. There’s a hard section, a fast section, there are some technical sections. It has really about everything. Everybody in the Santa Cruz area needs to be here because it’s rad. I definitely like it.”

    Preliminary report…more race coverage and results to follow.

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Suggestions From Specialists On A Healthful Garden

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As was reviewed in the report, gardening can be really a fulfilling exercise, but important knowledge is needed to tend to your yard correctly. A well-informed gardener is most typically a successful gardener. If you adhere to the guidance offered in this article, you will soon get pleasure from your personal gorgeous garden.

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Clarkson's Peak Moment TV to continue visit with natural urban builder Feb. 24-25
Friday, February 21, 2014 - 6:04 am

POTSDAM – Peak Moment TV, WCKN-TV, Time Warner Digital Channel 30, will feature host Janaia Donaldson continuing her visit with Lydia Coleman, natural urban builder.

The shows will air Feb. 24-25 at 7 p.m. as they tour Doleman’s remodeled Portland house.

The craftsman-style bungalow looks normal on the outside, but the surprise is on the inside: straw bales inside the framing provide super insulation.

Doleman designed this 800-square-foot small-footprint house to last centuries, with its metal roof and strong foundation.

She used reclaimed lumber and recycled materials extensively. Hot water pipes warm the earthen floors and replace energy-intensive concrete.

The day-to-day energy usage is low impact with the composting toilet, vegetative roof and rainwater catchment, LED lighting, and solar hot water.

Learn more about Natural Building for Urban Living at

Peak Moment TV programs are available at in both video and audio format.

More than 80 Peak Moment TV shows are available on DVDs, which can be borrowed from the Potsdam Public Library, 2 Park St.


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The 2016 21U NEAA Dodgers season has come to a close and I took my much needed vacation at Cape Cod and had lots of time to sit back and reflect on the end of another baseball season.

As much as I tried to think about the huge victories, the clutch hits, the great plays and the overall camaraderie my mind just kept slipping back to one unavoidable fact. With the end of the season we have seen the last of Vincent Lopriore in a Dodger’s uniform. Vin will no longer be age eligible next season as he will be 22 years old. His leaving the program really got me thinking about the impact he has made to North End Baseball since he first put on a uniform as a child.

He was surely one of the best players of his generation as he always played a huge role in the Dodger’s success and won championships at all levels. Vin started out winning a Little League Championship in North End program. Then in the summer he was a driving force in the Suburban League team which finished in first each year Vin played on it.

As he entered his teens, he won championships with the Dodgers in the RBI League, BASE League, Lou Tompkins All-Star Baseball League, and The Wood Bat League. He also led the team to victory in the annual North Adams tournament. Vin was not only a top of the rotation pitcher on those teams but he was also a top of the order batter and a gold glove outfielder. He did his neighborhood proud and certainly left his stamp on the program.

So as I reflected on Vin’s “retirement” I started wondering to myself; is he the greatest baseball player that the North End ever produced? My first comparative thought went to the players of his generation. In his peer group players like Peter Renda, Michael Martignetti and Frank Iudiciani certainly rivaled him as youngsters and could be said to be in his class, couldn’t they?

What about when you turn the clock back? Could Vin’s greatness stand up to the North End baseball greats of yesteryear? As a 50 year old man my little league days were in the 70s. Back then we had stud players like Steven Spada, Anthony Rosati, Angelo Carini and Dante Cirignaro. A little before that Robert DiTulio, Eric LaColla, Sal DiGirolamo and Robert Agrripino were the flag bearers for North End baseball excellence.

These players were all great in their time but I felt comfortable that Lopriore was at least in their class and perhaps a notch above. Still, my knowledge of North End baseball is limited to the 70s forward. I have heard stories about ballplayers in the 50s and 60s who were fantastic at their craft. So I took a walk to talk to some old-time North End legends and get their opinions on who was the greatest North End baseball player of all-time. In my interviews I heard about the greatness of Harry Magicom and Eddie Ardolino. I heard stories of Jerry MiChichi, Joe Humphrey and Joe Freni. The Joe Freni stories particularly caught my ear since I ended up coaching his grandson on my little league and Dodger teams. Also I remembered that when Mr. Freni passed they had a copy of the contract he signed with the NY Yankees next to his coffin. A contract with the Yankees certainly qualifies one to be in the conversation of greatest North End ballplayer ever!

Then I heard stories of Tony Luongo, Phil Orlandella and Jack Ferullo. Yes the same Jack Ferullo that you can find down the baseball field working with kids today and watching the ballgames at night. Then I was told a story about the talent of Jimmy Gannon and how if his name ended in a vowel he might have gone on to have a major league career. I was blown away with the stories of all these talented men and the type of baseball players that the North End has produced throughout the generations.

The names went on and on and the stories went on and on. I’m sure as you are reading this story there are several names popping into your head as players I have obviously missed. I decided that trying to figure out if Vin Lopriore was the greatest to ever come out of our community was like trying to compare Ted Williams to Tony Gwynn. It’s never really possible to compare cross-generation because the game, the equipment and the players keep

So I just sat back and smiled not knowing who the greatest ball player in North End history was but only knowing that I had the privilege to coach one of them and he certainly is in the conversation.

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A great glass of wine starts right here in the vineyard. They say it’s easy to make a good wine from good grapes. It’s even easier to make a bad wine from good grapes. A top-notch winemaker can make a great wine from good grapes. However, it is impossible to make a great wine from bad grapes. That is why it is very important here at North Gate Vineyard to make sure the winemaking process gets off to a good start right here in the Vineyard. Please feel free to explore the information here about our grapes and our vineyard. We hope you find it useful and a testament to our dedication to growing quality winegrapes.

Vineyard Philosophy

We believe that to be a quality winegrower, you need to really be in tune with a few things (start zen music now!)

  1. Know your site: Know how it drains; are there any soggy spots? What kind of soil do you have? Are there any frost pockets or places that get colder (or hotter) than others? Does it get sun all day? How long does take for the morning sun to reach it? Which way do the winds usually blow? Know these things and more! It will direct your planting, when you harvest, how you spray, etc.
  2. Know your grapes: Every varietal is different. Heck, every vine in your vineyard is different. We are not saying you need to name each and every vine, but realize that often one size does not fit all. Understand how your grapes grow, the needs that they have, and apply that to your site! This will help you with pruning, fruit thinning, harvest time, etc.
  3. Be involved: In order for you to achieve #1 and #2 above, you need to be involved in your vineyard. You need to prune, you need to plant, you need to fruit thin, you need to walk the vineyard very regularly. We are not saying that you need to do it all yourself, we all need lots of help as we grow. However, allowing everyone else to do it all will not improve you as a winegrower.
  4. Be open minded: Be a student of your vineyard. Every winegrower has their own opinions, tricks, practices and beliefs. They often have no problems telling you this. This information is often quite helpful if you know how it applies to you. If you have worked hard at #1, #2 and #3, then you will be able to absorb lots of these ideas and concepts and make educated decisions on how they may be able to help you in your own vineyard.

These are things we firmly believe in, and they guide us in our quest to be the best winegrowers that we can be. Besides, if we weren’t involved in our vineyard, we wouldn’t be having as much fun as we do tending the vines!

Our Winegrapes

Here are the current varieties we have planted:

Varietal Clone Rootstock Date Planted # of Vines
Viognier 1 3309C 4/13/2002 50
Cabernet Sauvignon 7 3309C 4/13/2002 25
Petit Verdot 2 3309C 4/30/2006 1568
Viognier Alban 3309C/101-14 4/15/2008 1008
Cabernet Sauvignon 7 101-14 5/24/2012 25
Petit Manseng Horton 101-14 5/24/2012 1700

Vineyard Layout

Our vineyard is planted with the following spacing:

  • 560 foot long rows
  • 5 feet between vines
  • 9 feet between rows – That’s “5×9” spacing in vineyard lingo!

Row posts are spaced 20 feet apart, and each “panel” has 4 vines.

Trellising System

We currently use vertical shoot positioning (VSP) to train the vines, and the corresponding trellis system to support it. Our first wire is 42” off the ground. We then have two pairs of catchwires (one on each side of the row post) equally spaced at 57” and 72” above the ground.

End Posts

We use a pretty simple endpost design that works for us. We have 48” earth anchors holding a beefy wood endpost at a 45 degree angle.

Protection from Critters

In this part of Virginia, the deer are plentiful and they are usually hungry. If (when) they find your vineyard, they can eat all the grapes and most of the leaves before you know what hit you. We believe the best way to combat this is with a deer fence of some kind. It does add to your initial investment, but if done up front and correctly, you won’t need to worry about the deer too much from that point on.

Our deer fence is very traditional 10-wire 8 foot high fence. The first 7 wires are electrified. The bottom wires are closer together than the top wires. Fence posts are about 30 feet apart. The corners are reinforced with extra posts. We have a 12 foot wide gate for entry. Some people say to bait the fence with some peanut butter (hung on the fence with aluminum foil strips) so you can show the deer who’s boss and they will learn to avoid the fence. We never did this and it seemed to work. The deer have shifted their movements to go around the fence as they pass through. However, we have our peanut butter ready for when we encounter that daredevil deer.

For our smaller vineyard block, we initially did not put up a deer fence. It was closer to the house and we didn’t want the expense or site of a fence. Our solution was to purchase a temporary deer fence that we would only need to use when the grapes are almost ripe. The deer seem to stay away from this vineyard until the grapes are nice and ripe. Then they usually come in and eat them all at once! Last year we used 10′ T-posts and purchased an 8 foot high black mesh plastic fence from deerbusters. Deer problems are gone. We leave one side of the fence attached with bungee cords so we can easily and quickly take it down to spray. We take the fence down after harvest so we don’t need to look at it all year. It is lightweight, cost efficient, effective, and easy to store.

Birds can also be a problem here in Virginia. I’ve heard of swarms of thousands of robins attacking one vineyard and pecking it clean of grapes! Sounds scary! We haven’t had that experience (thank goodness), but we do use a “Birdgard” which is an electronic device that sends out bird distress calls and predatory bird calls at configurable intervals. It works real well for us. Since we started using it 3 seasons ago, we have almost eliminated our grape loss to birds. We turn it on just when the red grapes are starting to turn color. We set it to run through the bird calls every 15 seconds. The only downside to this is that our neighbors and mailman think that there is a constant bird fight going on around our property! It is pretty funny seeing them get up the courage to ask us what the heck is going on!

We’ve also successfully used old CD’s attached to the trellis wire and vineyard posts so they move and sparkle in the wind. We’ve only done this on our small vineyard block and I think it would be harder to do on larger blocks. AOL doesn’t send out too many free CD’s anymore in the mail so it might be harder to get a large lot of used CD’s.


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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Learning to Fly

The butterfly stroke has always intrigued, and eluded, me. My childhood swim lessons – two weeks each summer at the small community pool – covered basic strokes only. I watched with awe whenever the pool manager’s children, both college students who had learned to swim elsewhere, occasionally did a length or two of butterfly. From observing them, I understood what the arms were supposed to do, but I couldn’t figure out the kick. Eventually, whenever I tried to butterfly, I did a sort of aborted breaststroke maneuver. It was neither pretty nor efficient for the ten feet or so I could manage it.

Last week in Masters class, though, those of us in the “baby” lane focused on proper butterfly technique. First, we concentrated on the kick. To keep my feet from going awkwardly awry, Coach D. said to visualize my big toes tied together tightly. After a few lengths I began to feel more “dolphin-like” as I undulated through the water. Next we added arms – one at a time, then both. I was more moth than Monarch, but I could fly.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Considering Spring

As I was shoveling the last bits of snow off my sidewalk today (because I was tired of waiting for it to melt), I noticed my daffodils have started to grow. Those one-inch green shoots were the perfect tonic for my winter-battered psyche. Of course, the imminent arrival of Spring means no more excuses for the weather-induced inertia I’ve had for the past several months. I’ve been doing some indoor cycling, strength training, and swimming, but not with the same intensity as in past years. And I’ve just started to run again. I’d wanted to do the Smithfield Sprint on March 27, but I’m not ready for competition yet. Stuck in the depths of winter, I was wondering if I’d ever be ready, but, like my daffodils, it’s time to start blooming again.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Making “Ice Cream” from Ice

Last weekend I’d planned a full slate of activities – indoor cycling followed by a few laps around the indoor track at UR and a massage on Saturday, swimming on Sunday. Plus, I wanted to go by an antiques mall where a friend has a booth, and I thought I’d check out some new bikes. The Specialized Ruby Expert got a good review in the latest issue of Bicycle. I test rode a Ruby Pro model in 2008 and liked it, but it was way out of my price range. The Expert is still more than I reasonably should pay for a bike, but it’s less than what some of my non-tri friends spend on exotic vacations and interior decorating, so I figured there was no harm in “just looking.” However, Saturday brought snow, lots of snow, and nothing I’d planned happened.

This weekend is shaping up the same way. The storm here doesn’t appear to be as bad as last weekend’s was, but it’s still cold, the roads are a mess, and since I really don’t have to go out, I won’t. Instead, I’ll try to find something constructive to do, like start on my taxes. Maybe my expected refund could be the start of a “new bike fund.”


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Saturday, 8 November 2008

Yes ... we can.

I won't say I wasn't warned.

Way back at the beginning of 2008, some of the ladies at my local crop had not only told me of the pitfalls of becoming involved in a Circle Journal - they'd actually illustrated their point with examples. I'd seen pages which appeared to have been put together in minutes and which gave off the air of being made by someone who just wanted to rid it from their possession.

Perhaps I should have filmed their warnings, sold it to a cable channel as 'When Circle Journals Go Bad' and then ran for the hills. But I'm afraid I've always had something of a contrary streak ...

So I joined one.
We decided that all 10 of us would choose our own topic and, as I'd been making an effort to think positively and broaden my horizons at the time I chose 'Saying Yes' as mine. [I've written more about the whole 'Yes' thing here].
For my covers and journal entries I used up all of those things that I'd been keeping for a special project. [If indeed I'd ever planned to use them at all - being as they were - soooooo precious to me!!!!].

You know how it is, all those things that you consider 'too good' to actually use? The things you treat like they're rare gems or belong to a protected species? Yeah, those things.
I actually used them: the teeny tiny tags; the gold ribbon; the leopard print ribbon[swoon], the pink foil scrolls, the grungeboard alphas, the much loved rub-ons, the ticket from my (late) Grandma's bingo club .... and so on.
I used them.
And I was so happy that I did.
I loved how it all turned out.
One of my layouts included 2 pockets into which I'd tucked 10 tags. On the back of 5 of them I'd written things I was glad to have said 'Yes' to in 2007. The other 5 I left blank in order to add five new things I'd have said 'Yes' to by the time the CJ was returned to me next month - December 2008...
I think you're ahead of me already, aren't you?
Yes, that's right ... when and if it was returned to me in December 2008.

Which, unless some miracle of the festive season occurs one day soon, it appears it won't be. [Although, to be totally honest an un-announced return of the prodigal CJ, is not an event I'm happy to rule out entirely!] .
But I'm not alone in this. In fact 2 CJs have failed to be sent around the circle by another of our team members [over on UKScrappers]. I did try to remain positive for a long, long time - playing the whole Obama / naive Pollyanna role within the group - consistently repeating that 'Yes we can get it back'.

And boy did we try... but to no avail.
My teammates were so upset by it all and as their completed CJs begun to return home safely to them their pleas for me to let them make me a new journal have increased. An idea which, at first I couldn't entertain.

Initially I felt that 'it just wouldn't be the same', that the only CJ I really truly wanted ... was the one I'd originally started and poured everything I had into .... and then ...
... then something changed. In some ways it was just like how I changed my mind about using up my 'best' stash. Sometimes you have to let go of being so 'precious' about things and just go for it. The end result is so very often worth it!

As the quote I used on this layout says: 'Leap and the net will appear'.
My net appeared in the form of my fellow team members, the wonderful crafty ladies: Karen, Margaret, Tracy, Roo, Sarah, Rebekah, Clare and Audrey who've all promised to make me a new CJ entry based upon my original theme. They are then going to post it to me for me to compile into a brand new 'Saying Yes' journal!
Now that's a safety net if ever there was one!
So, the scope for what I should take as the moral of this story is vast. After all, my crop ladies were right: CJs can and do go 'bad'.

But I think that I was right too - to throw caution to the wind; to try something new; to put my trust in virtual strangers.

I was also right to use up my favourite, much beloved stash as, once you've lost that ... you're a bullet proof crafter!!!
Really, at the end of the day, [and at the risk of being a paper-crafting heretic] it was only a pile of paper - ephemeral in nature from the very start!
What wasn't, isn't, ephemeral is the care, consideration and camerarderie of 8 very special papercrafting ladies. Through whose genuine concern and persistant 'one for all and all for one' attitude I may just have an unexpected, fully completed 'Saying Yes' journal in my sticky, inky little hands by Christmas-time.

Who knows ... maybe I'll be getting that miracle of the festive season after all!!!

  1. Bravo, bravo, bravo! Fantastic post, Julie. And one that is timely and very much taken to heart for me.

  2. Wow, a new blog! I will be following with interest - love your stuff Julie. Sorry about the CJ, but hope it all turns out well in the end xxx

  3. Oh no Julie, sorry to hear about your CJ but you are right, sometimes you just have to stop being precious, when I have, I often feel liberated and love the end result.

  4. Just wanted to say...congrats!!!! You definitely deserve to be a BOB, your work is awesome. Love Clo xxx

  5. a new blog!!! woo hoo!!! how come you didn't tell me?

    Lookin good!

  6. Sorry the cj went 'bad' - well done your friends for making it good though :) :)

  7. Was it *really* nearly 7 years ago that you posted this post (sorry....not being creepy-stalker-lady-ish, am looking for inspiration/instructions as to how you make your wonderful collage-y backgrounds!)....

Thanks for leaving me a comment, asking me a question, sharing your own story or just randomly saying hello.


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Monday, April 29, 2013

Backyard Mortuary - Lore of the Occult (2012)

Country: Australia
Genre: Death Metal

Another band dead set on reviving the death metal sound of early 90's, Lore of the Occult was just kind of randomly unleashed on the interwebs in very late 2012 which unfortunately led to it not really getting the attention it deserves. Backyard Mortuary join the thriving host of Australia exteme metal heroes with one of the best DM albums released last year. With touches of doom and some of the most vicious vocals in the genre, you really can't afford to pass this u p.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Church Whip - Psychedlic Nightmare (2013)

Country: United States
Genre: Hardcore/Black Metal

Chances are if you've heard of Church Whip during the past few months, it hasn't been for their music. After naming their tour "Raping The East", they experienced a whirlwind of controversy for apparently being offensive. I usually don't like to get into topics like this, but I for one think that's absolutely ridiculous. In this day an age it's stupid be offended by this sort of thing, especially when it comes to underground bands who generally name their tours/albums/etc... after taboo topics. Fuck all that shit though, lets talk about the music.

Made up of members from bands like Divisions, Horrid Cross, Cult Ritual, Merchandise and a few other established underground projects, Church Whip plays fierce d-beat hardcore with a taste of black metal. While this style of music has been becoming more and more prevalent these past few years, it's often hard to really differentiate or  even care about yet ANOTHER band like this, but Church Whip has a sound that is all their own, so you should really be paying attention. This is probably one of my favorite full-lengths so far this year and easily one of the best hardcore has had to offer yet. So get with it.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Sport - Colors (2012)

Country: France
Genre: Indie/Emo

When I first discovered this release, the thing I was immediately drawn to was the album cover. It's kind of like someone took a picture on Instagram and it was actually good. For some reason it made me feel like the album would have some weird, nostalgic feel to it and I can honestly say that it kind of does. The music here is bright and sparkly indie emo with a lot of the Midwestern scene influences although it never feels derivative. The two vocalists are honestly awesome, both very emotive with their own unique deliveries. It seems they draw more from traditional punk vocally but it still fits the music perfectly nonetheless. There are some truly great hooks to be found here and overall this is just an outstanding release.

Solstice - Solstice (1992)

Country: United States
Genre: Death/Thrash

Probably one of the criminally overlooked bands in all of old school death metal history. The songwriting here is extremely tight (no doubt thanks to death metal guitarist wunderkind Rob Barret) and the drumming in particular is just fucking pummeling. These guys keep the pace at "BLITZKREIG" throughout most of this album's running time and it really does make you admire their dexterity as well as technical skill. Rob Barret also performs vocals on this, and unlike pretty much all the other death metal bands at that time, his delivery was more of a rasp which definitely gave Solstice an identity of their own. This is a must have!

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Cauteror - They Fell (1993)

Country: Netherlands
Genre: Melodic Death/Doom

Brought to you by Mories of the infamous Gnaw Your Tongues, Cauteror was an old-school death/doom band that as far as I know, only released this gem of a demo before disbanding and falling into complete obscurity. Although all doom tends is inherently melancholic, Cauteror was able to make it seem really genuine which is a large reason as to why I love this demo so much. Of course the pace is plodding, but They Fell.. absolutely refuses to become dull through the entirety of its four tracks. My favorite aspect of the demo is probably how the band was able to imbue such classic metal melodies within the songs without sacrificing the intergrity of their death metal aspects. Overall this shit is glorious, so check it the fuck out.

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ICE NUCES Student Chapter, for the educational development of Pakistan’s future civil engineers organized another workshop. This initiative focused on teaching the basics of ‘COMSOL-Multi-Physics’ to the students. The program was conducted on 10th March 2015. Dr. Muazzam Ghous, one of our faculty members and also the student advisor, was requested to present to the budding scholars. He has a PhD from a renowned university of Toulouse from France and is very knowledgeable. He taught various aspects of the software to the students mainly focusing on the operations and functions related to the ‘physics’ aspect of the software. The different operations were explained briefly and the modules were also explained briefly and precisely. The students in their senior year benefitted greatly from this course.

A closing ceremony was held. Dr. Moazzam Ghous, student advisor and also a faculty member, was presented a memento. Dr. Moazzam also shared his views with the audience and wished ICE NUCES good luck with their upcoming programs and encouraged the students to continue to participate actively in such student development initiatives.

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Master of Science in Nursing by Course Work

Master's level graduates will be able to function as associate investigators in their selected area of interest. With their increased knowledge of the theoretical basis of practice, they will be able to play a role in evolving health care systems. For the Course-Based master's degree, students will:

  1. Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced scientific theory to their professional practice.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate clinical research methods, including the development of clinical measures and the determination of clinical and program efficacy.
  3. Complete four required and three additional approved half courses usually centred around a theme.
  4. Complete a 15-20 page scholarly paper on a health care topic.

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The appropriate foundation for graduate level entry is a professional degree. Candidates must comply with the School of Graduate Studies Regulations for the M.Sc. degree. The specific admission requirements are:

  1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (60 units taken at a university) with a minimum of the equivalent to a McMaster B+ average over the final 60 units from an undergraduate nursing program. Applicants who are graduates of a baccalaureate nursing degree program for registered nurses and who have between 50 and 59 units of university study will be considered on a case-by-case basis. These 60 units will not include advanced credit for college courses.
  2. Two academic and one clinical references.
  3. Personal essay responding to the 5 questions to provide us with insight into your motivation and interest in the MScN program. (one page per question, single spaced, 12 font).

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Applicants whose native language is not English are required to supply evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language. The most common evidence is a score of at least 92 (iBT), 580 (paper-based test) or 237 (computer-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The Nursing Graduate Program requires a minimum score of 7.0 for IELTS (Academic Test).

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NUR 701 (Theoretical basis of nursing practice)

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Nursing 714

15-20 page scholarly paper on a health care topic.

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Each student will have an Advisor assigned by the Assistant Dean. The Advisor will be a member of the graduate faculty in Nursing.

They will also need to complete, with at least a B- standing, a minimum of 7 graduate half-courses, which must include NUR 701, NUR 745, NUR 715, NUR 711, and three additional half-courses selected by the student in conjunction with his/her faculty advisor.

Other Requirements:

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New Taste of the Upper West Side

As a blogger I often get invited to review plays, restaurants, products and so on. There are some events that have their set bloggers, contacts and such, those don’t really reach out to us. Yet I know some crafty individuals who manage to work their way in to some of these events that us plebeians are usually overlooked for. Hah! The Regular Guy NYC happens to be one of those guys. And on this evening I was fortunate to be invited to accompany him to this amazing event! Thank you, Phil. *curtsy*

When I arrived here, all I could do was shake my head and say “Wow!” The event took place under a huge tent, and man did this thing look fancy!

#newtasteuws with @filbio and #nyctalking

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There were dozens and dozens of vendors and restaurants from all over the Upper West Side. The event spanned 3 days, and this one was dubbed “Best of the West!” new taste upper west side

There was a DJ providing music, a violin player, and a big band rocking the music! They were so good that I initially thought the music was a record being played by the DJ, then I saw the live band. There were stilt walkers, acrobats, and all sorts of cool stuff. I instagram it, periscope it, and shared this all over social media.

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Phil was able to get a picture with Anne Burrell who was there for a book signing! I took the picture, but she dipped before I could get my picture. I don’t blame her, she wanted to get back to the safe VIP area, if people saw her among us, they would go nuts asking for pictures. I ain’t mad at you Anne, we’ll always have the best of the west,  you and I! Haha.

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There was so much food to sample, burgers, desserts, paella, you name it, it was there!

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The event was awesome, the food was awesome, uhm, did I mention that there were unlimited drinks too? This thing was off the hook! If you have the dough, I’d say that next year you get yourself a ticket and try this out. You can eat as much as you want, drink as much as you want, and try out all of the cuisine that is available in the Upper West Side! Nom nom noms all day!

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United States Ambassador, John Bolton, Outlines Key United Nations' Concerns. - December 2006

December 5 was the day when most of the nation’s editorial pages were either praising (Wall Street Journal) or condemning (The New York Times) United States Ambassador to the United Nation, John Bolton, on his one year tenure. Nevertheless, he was enthusiastically welcomed at the Rotary Club of New York when he graciously spent his lunch hour discussing the key priorities that the United States faces at the United Nations.

The Ambassador emphasized that there is a full agenda at the UN, particularly at the Security Council. The most pressing problems are the deliverable nuclear weapons programs being developed by North Korea and Iran. In 1994, North Korea signed an agreement to stop its nuclear weapon development program in exchange for generous economic benefits. However, it is now being purported that North Korea has been clandestinely engaged in, and benefiting from, Iran’s nuclear program.

According to the Ambassador, North Korea sells ballistic missile technology and weapons to outlaw states. It also is earning foreign currency by counterfeiting U.S. currency, laundering illegal gambling revenue from Japan, and selling illegal drugs through diplomatic pouches. As a consequence, the UN Security Council passed Resolution 1695 (Demands suspension of all related ballistic missile activity;urges country to return immediately to Six-Party Talks without precondition) and it passed in July Resolution 1718 (Prevents Provision of Nuclear Technology, Large-Scale Weapons, Luxury Goods to Country; Permits Inspection of Cargo to Ensure Compliance) This is also designed to impede Kim Jong-il's ability to reward his subordinates, the Ambassador noted.

Perhaps more problematic is Iran. With its uranium mines, and uranium enrichment production facilities, Iran has mastered, or is very close to mastering, the nuclear fuel cycle and may already have an indigenous capability to develop nuclear weapons. For four years, the United States has been trying to convince European, Russian and Chinese leaders to stop Iran's nuclear weapon capabilities before they have full nuclear weapon capability. Security Council members have been willing to invite Iran to join the rest of the federalized world if they give up their pursuit of weapon-grade nuclear program. However, since there was no progress in these discussions, the Security Council passed a resolution for Iran to cease its uranium enrichment program by last August 31.

Many member-states at the UN are frustrated by continuing the diplomatic route for too long, and sanctions are now being considered. It will be a test of the Security Council if it will take this issue seriously. If it does not, the US will need to consider alternate means to stop nuclear-weapon capability in Iran, Ambassador Bolton averred.

Another area of concern is the influence of Hezbollah relative to the democratically elected government of Lebanon. The Ambassador stated that Syria is encouraging the Lebanese governments to concede power to Hezbollah. Close to 25% of Lebanon’s population has demonstrated in the streets in support of Hezbollah, but political parties should not have their own militia, the Ambassador emphasized. If the democratically elected government does not survive, Hezbollah will acquire control of Lebanon's governmental assets and military. Consequently, Syria and Iran will be very influential with Hezbollah and then there will be a "terrorist" state in the Middle-East.

Another point is that the government of Sudan is still resisting UN Peace-Keeping force to stop gross violations of human rights, starvation and murder in Darfur, he noted.

During the Q&A section, Ambassador Bolton did acknowledge that the United Nations is and has been successful in a number of areas, but he advised, as Paul Volker did in last year’s UN Reform Report, the UN has to be sure that it does not get lost in a "Culture of Inaction"”.


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Cheryl Jean Smith Haddock, 70 years of age, of Salmon, ID passed away while at home, doing what she loved, on July 26, 2017. There will be a Memorial Service held at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 10:00 AM with Father Bob Perry conducting.
Cheryl Jean Haddock was born on August 14, 1946 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of Howard and Clora (Mellinger) Smith. She was raised in the rural community of Cambria, near Lockport, NY and graduated from Starpoint High School. Her adventures led her to California where she met the love of her life, Stan. She and Stanton Mark Haddock were united in marriage on September 8, 1982. They welcomed two daughters, Sarah and Bethany.
In 1993, they moved from Buena Park, CA to Salmon, ID where she embraced the rural lifestyle.
She is survived by her beloved daughters, Sarah (Mike) Dodd of Missoula, MT and Bethany Haddock of Caldwell, ID; sisters, Meta (Ralph) Goodman of Greenville, SC and Lyn (Steve) Perry of Watertown, NY; nephews, Aaron Michalski of Fort Mill, SC, Jeremy Michalski of Salisbury, MD, Sandy Zobell of Spokane, WA, Alan Wesefeldt of Menifee, CA, Wendy Wesefeldt of Monroe, NY, David Pashley of Danville, VA and James Pashley of New York, NY. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Stan; parents; and her sister, Rae Smith.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salmon Animal Shelter or Salmon Public Library.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Jones & Casey Funeral Home of Salmon, ID (jonesandcaseyfh.com).
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Monday, July 20, 2015

Let's see how many people I can piss off with this one: Fox News is not all that conservative

Feel free to post angry comments but please make sure to read a few paragraphs first. What follows is by no stretch of the imagination a defense of Fox News; rather it is an appeal for more precise language when we discuss it.

In his recent paper on Fox news, Bruce Bartlett made an important distinction between ideological and partisan. These two concepts, while closely related, are quite different and yet people conflate them all the time and, as a result, most discussions of press bias don't make a lot of sense.
Political scientist Jonathan Bernstein: “It’s a real mistake to call Fox a conservative channel. It’s not. It’s a partisan channel…. To begin with, bluntly, Fox is part of the Republican Party. American political parties are made up of both formal organizations (such as the RNC) and informal networks. Fox News Channel, then, is properly understood as part of the expanded Republican Party.”
Ideologues support positions that align most closely with their belief system. Partisans support positions that they see as furthering the interest of their party. I'd argue that when we talk about "liberals" in the media we are almost always referring to ideological positions while when we refer to "conservatives" in the media we are generally referring to partisan positions. The Tea Party muddies the question somewhat but we're going to put that aside for the moment.

I realize there is a lot of gray area here, but, just as a thought experiment, try thinking about Fox News stories in relation to three continuous variables:

Emphasis ;

If you tune in regularly to Fox News, you will see a lots of stories with significant partisan and ideological components like marriage equality (which though a losing issue nationwide is still useful for energizing the base). You will also see a lot of stories like Benghazi with little apparent ideological components but with huge partisan ones. What you will very seldom see is a story in heavy rotation without a partisan component.

This Ideology vs, Partisanship distinction is particularly notable when a relatively conservative idea is adopted by a Democratic president and suddenly becomes unacceptable. In 2008, you could see cinservative pundits talking up Mitt Romney and listing his healthcare plan as a major selling point.

Coming from the Bible Belt (where Fox is enormously influential), there are a few other examples that strike me as particularly dramatic. Historically, there are few things that evangelicals hate more than Mormonism, Catholicism and the standard celebration of Christmas.

[Courtesy of Joe Bob Briggs]

From a partisan standpoint, there are huge advantages to building denominational unity and to using Santa and Rudolph to attack "political correctness," and that is consistently the approach Fox and conservative media in general have taken despite the ideological concerns of the audience. [There's another big story here about the way the center of power shifted in the conservative movement, but that's a tale for another campfire.]

It is easy to conflate ideology and partisanship -- they often overlap and there is a great deal of collinearity -- but confusing them can lead to bad analysis, particularly when discussing journalistic bias and balance.

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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Prince of Wales Observing April 4/2010

These are four pics of Venus on the left, Mercury on the right. Pics taken from around 820PM to 9PM looking west just above the sunset. No telescope was used. Just an Olympus fe-180 on a tripod.
Interesting note: Crickets and frogs were chirping away, which seems to be early in the year for this.

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3 No-Nonsense Tailgating BBQing Safety Tips

Grilling or BBQing for sporting events/tailgating can be a fun activity whether you are with family or friends.  But there’s twice the fun if you practice safety.  Here are some tips to remember when out grilling.

Always stay by the BBQ grill

It is a big no to leave the grill unattended even for a few minutes.  If you really have to leave to attend to something important, ask another responsible adult to sub for you in the meantime.  You may be tempted to check out other grillers to see how they’re doing but it is not the right time to socialize.  Do so if you’re done and have put off everything.  When you are tailgate grilling the more you should practice safety precautions.  After all, you are in a stadium parking lot.  With a bigger crowd in your midst, you are expected to practice twice the precaution as you would in an ordinary backyard BBQing activity.

Never let kids get too close to the grill

Sometimes younger kids out of curiosity might go near the grill.  Do not let this happen and always keep an eye on them.  Older kids, on the other hand, might accidentally hit it when playing ball games so watch out for these possible mishaps.

Practice safety when igniting

Before you light your BBQ grill, make sure you check the hoses for any possible damage or leaks.  If done checking, open the lid first then turn the gas on.  Always follow the instructions indicated on the grill equipment.  Sometimes, grills would not light up after a few tries.  What you could do is try to turn off both the burner and the gas.  After a few minutes (up to 10 minutes is advised), make another attempt at lighting it.

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FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Fire Season terminated October 16, 2017. Regulated Closure terminated October 3.
MH1 and MH4 IFPL: IFPL Terminated as of October 16, 2017.

Friday, July 29, 2016

MH-1 and MH-4 Industrial Fire Precaution Level 2 as of July 25, 2016

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Effective 10:00 a.m., PDT, July 25, 2016

By virtue of the authority vested in me by ORS 477.625, ORS 477.670, and OAR 629-043-0070, I hereby issue notice the following subject area is susceptible to damage by fire and proclaim Industrial Fire Precaution Level 2 to be in effect:

All lands protected by the Central Oregon Forest Protection District, in regulated use areas MH-1 and MH-4 and all forestland within one-eighth mile thereof.
Under Industrial Fire Precaution Level 2, the use of fire or power-driven machinery in any operation area is unlawful unless such use is in compliance with the following:

Partial Shutdown: The following activities are not permitted between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., except as noted:

1.     Power saws, except power saws may operate at loading sites.
2.     Cable yarding
3.     Blasting
4.     Welding or cutting of metal

The State Forester or an authorized representative may, in writing, approve a modification or waiver of these requirements.

These restrictions shall remain in effect until replaced or terminated by an additional Closedown Order of the State Forester or an authorized representative.

Maps of the subject area may be viewed at the State Forester's Office, in Salem, Oregon, and at principal offices of the Forest Protection District.

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Sunday, February 10, 2013

Keep your nose clean

So you've seen the signs for years now and have reacted accordingly. you've stockpiled essential items such as food, appropriate firearms for your personal situation, ammunition, and precious metals. You're prepared, at least in your own mind, for whatever may happen.
Then you go and do something stupid and all your preps were for nothing. You get arrested, your firearms and ammo are confiscated when they search your house while you're in jail, your precious metals 'disappear' and God knows what happened to all your food stores - probably donated to a food kitchen somewhere to feed the welfare rats.
Do what you gotta do but don't lose everything you've worked for because you've done something stupid and got busted for it.

Consider this - the more visible you make yourself, the more you're being scrutinized. Me, for example: I've got this blog and I advocate prepping, I criticize the government and I publicize my opinions but that's all they are - my opinions. I also know .gov reads this site every day. They don't make any secret of it, hell, they even read my posts from a .gov domain according to my sitemeter.
Do you think I've got anything, anything at all here at the house or on my property that's illegal or can send me to jail? Do you think I'm stupid enough to be involved in any criminal activities? Hell, I don't even drink alcohol.
When the time comes to actively and physically resist this regime I need to be free to participate, not sitting in a jail cell somewhere.

Believe it or not, I lead just a normal a life as my liberal neighbors next door. I get up in the morning, go to work and come home dog tired in the evening. On the weekends, I run errands, visit with family and friends and occasionally do chores around the house when Lisa pushes me to do it. I'm so damned domesticated we even had folks over for dinner last night.
The only differences between me and the neighbors next door is that I may own a few more firearms and ammo and I actively trash talk the government and that's not illegal yet. I'm not dealing drugs, I don't have a shop in my garage building bombs, and I'm not plotting any assassinations or insurrections.
All I'm doing is following Captain Parker's orders - "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here."

Wraith said...

You and me both. My main concern is that, if they decide to come after you really think that the fact that we're not doing anything illegal, will save us?

They'll storm in, haul us off, and then pull out a whole mess of meth, kiddie porn, machine guns and other stuff that they'll claim was "found at the scene." And whose version of events are the lapdog media going to print?

Remember, "fair play" has long been off the table as far as our opponents are concerned.

armedlaughing said...

Do you really think that you're not doing anything illegal matters to those with whom you disagree?
Food for thought.

hiswiserangel said...

I don't even yell at my kids in public. I fly as far under the radar as one can being a FOK.

wirecutter said...

Wraith and Armedlaughing - you're both right about that but I was referring to doing stupid shit like robbery or getting pissed off at your neighbors and getting in a physical fight with them, something along those lines, you know, violating a state law and giving them a lawful reason to arrest you.
If they raid my house and I know I've done nothing to deserve it, then they've fired the first shot and my war has started.

Anonymous said...

They're not gonna come after you for blowing off a little steam once in a while Ken. Or for posting pictures of your A-K or Mini-14. What they're looking for is fools making out right threats. If your shit`s been acting funky , its probably some punk-ass hackers fuckin with you. Probably the goat fuckin Muzzies yer allways tweakin. Your getting to wrapped up in this shit dude , take a break , take the better half out to dinner at some swanky joint and live it up a couple days.Maybe obama will have a fit of conscience , hand in his resignation and go home to Kenya or wherever the hell he`s from. Oscar O.

wirecutter said...

Oscar, I'm not changing my lifestyle one bit, I'm just being a little more careful.
It doesn't make any difference who's doing it, it's being done.
Gotten several folks (9, I think) call and let me know the same thing's going on with them.
No big deal when you know it's happening, it IS a big deal if it's happening and you don't know it.

the botnet said...

Wirecutter: I wish you the best. It is my understanding the one-party rulers in LOTB-CA intend to pass some rather unpalatable and ill-advised gun laws which will make a shitload of people into insta-criminals. I'd find it difficult to abide, and believe the CA gummint might end up looking for the likes of you at some point... because that's the kind of fascist pricks who run your state.
Your best move might be to GTFO to someplace that isn't doing its level best to emulate fucking Zimbabwe.
Best regards from WI.

Anonymous said...

How is it workin for the dude they hauled to prison after supposedly his never to be seen video prompted Benzazie. I believe his ass is still in jail. And the assholes who didn't protect the inocent are at a white house dinner as we speak.
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Massage therapy has been used throughout history and many cultures to help heal, relieve stress, and maintain a healthy body and well-being. Massage focuses on the soft tissue of the body such as the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. A massage therapist manually manipulates the muscle tissue to release tension and stimulate healing.

The combined practices of massage therapy and chiropractic treatment cohesively work to benefit the health of the entire body. The relationship between chiropractic care and massage therapy can be associated with the relationship between the skeleton and muscles. The skeleton is the framework - a framework that should be aligned and supported properly to grant health and well-being to the rest of the body.

While chiropractic care focuses on the mechanical alignment of the skeletal framework, massage therapy reinforces the framework by supporting the health of them muscles. The muscles help hold the skeletal framework in place, helps to facilitate the proper function of many other systems of the body while also allowing mobility.

The integration of these two different approaches can be especially beneficial in relieving pain from injuries or providing ongoing healthy maintenance. There are many who can benefit from regular massage and chiropractic visits: contact sport athletes, runners/marathoners, cyclists/triathletes, auto accident victims, osteoarthritis sufferers, those who suffer from depression, insomnia, cholesterol, prostate issues, as well as those who require regular physical therapy.

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There isn’t just one kind of massage. There are in fact dozens of modalities of massage that can be used to facilitate different needs. Speaking with a licensed and experienced massage therapist will help an individual determine which of these modalities match their specific needs. At Chiropractic Health Center of Ogden, Carla Larsen, the in-house massage therapist, is specialized in performing several forms of massage including:

  • Swedish Massage: This is the most common form of massage and is generally the best modality to use for those who wish to simply relax tight or sore muscles, relieve stress, and is beneficial during pregnancy. This type of massage generally covers the areas of the back, neck, shoulders, and legs.
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Amy + Will with kids in NYC for Christmas

Amy Poehler and Will Arnett reunited on Christmas Eve to spend the day together with their sons, Archie, 4, and Abel, 2.

The former couple, who announced their separation in September after 9 years of marriage, were spotted traveling in the NYC subway Dec. 24. Poehler, 41, and Arnett, 42, were both dressed in winter coats, and their redheaded sons were bundled up in snowsuits.

Th Up All Night actor pushed Abel in a stroller, while Archie stayed close to his side on the subway platform.

This isn't the first time the exes have reunited. Arnett attended the Parks and Recreation ctress' 41st birthday party just two weeks after Us Weekly broke news of their separation.

A source told Us their split was "very amicable" and they "have a lot of respect for each other."

"There's still love between them," the insider explained.

Poehler will next appear on stage co-hosting the 2013 Golden Globe Awards with her former Saturday Night Live cast member Tina Fey, on Sunday, Jan. 13.

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Friday, September 08, 2006

Being Different And Fitting In

By David Cameron

OII-USA Spokesperson for Human Rights

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I can’t believe I’ll turn 60 next year. I’m amazed I’ve lived this long and survived my life as a queer person of sorts. It has never been an easy journey; in fact, it’s been very difficult, being different and trying to fit in, not only in the two-sex/two-gender binary system at large, but also in the ever-evolving gay culture. Most people when they see me read me as a “tall masculine guy,” but that wasn’t always the case and in some ways still isn’t. I’m still seeking a welcoming community where I feel comfortable and accepted for who I am.

One’s sex is different from one’s gender identity. Both are different from one’s sexual orientation. The religious right likes to meld us all into one, as if we were all the same queer species. Gay men/males come in all colors, styles, sexed anatomies, expressions and sexual experience. We need to celebrate the diversity that we bring to our irreplaceable and special world.

We are diverse gay men! But what do we mean by “gay men” and, in particular, what do we mean by “male” or “man”? We know the stereotypical characteristics that all gay males/men are supposed to possess: hyper-masculinized appearance, an adequate phallus/penis size (hopefully something over 3 inches when erect), and being able to stand to pee. But what else should we possess in the sexual anatomy department? Well, I guess we’re supposed to have two testicles in a scrotum that produces sperm and testosterone (and some estrogen so we act nice occasionally). And we need sex chromosomes, which are XY for the standard-looking male.

Can a gay male/man have any other sexual anatomy than what we presume to be standard or normal? There are many boys born with micro-penis, and in the past century many were reassigned female and given vaginoplasties. Yikes! Doctors seem to think a man needs an adequate penis only for vaginal sex. Some people are born with ova-testis and others with blind vaginas. People come in all sorts of sex chromosome variations too: XXY, XXX, XYY, XXYY, XXXY, XO, XY females (known as androgen insensitivity syndrome) and XX men, XY/XXY and all sorts of other mosaic patterns.

Can any of these persons be considered males/men? It depends on how they identify, if they are not aborted first. Although most people on the planet come in the two standard-sexed bodies, many of us do not. Depending on how “intersex” is defined, variations exist in anywhere from 1 in 150 to 1 in 2000 births. Doctors still perform infant genital surgeries (and hormonal interventions) five times a day in the USA. I guess they feel pressured by our binary-addicted culture. How can a doctor decide what is best for a child’s future sex life? What if that child were destined to grow up into a gay man?

When I was 13 and puberty came, I knew I was different from other boys. I still hadn’t developed like others, and I was often teased for having small testicles, and I had gynecomastica (breast growth in a male). I was also very tall; by 15, I was 6’ 9”. My energy was very low and I was a shy, awkward, emotional, self-conscious and sensitive “feminine” kid. My parents were concerned about my lack of development. They were told by the family doctor I would grow up to be “normal” and be able to have children.

I experimented sexually a lot with boys starting in junior high and struggled with my sense of gender and sexuality all through college. I was told by religious leaders that the feelings I had for men were just a phase and that I would eventually turn heterosexual. I tried to be bisexual and had a few girlfriends. In my mid-twenties, I enjoyed dressing up in drag and discovered a whole newworld that was exciting and creative. I came to hate traditional gender roles with a vengeance! And I wasn’t sure what world I really belonged to. I knew I was different, and I wanted to fit in somewhere.

When I was 29, I went to an infertility clinic because I wanted to find out if my body produced any sperm, since I had my doubts. (I remembered reading in a high school biology text that giants were usually sterile.) Although I treasured my difference, I wondered why I had small breasts, big nipples and a smooth feminine-looking physique, never having developed a musculature like other guys my age. After several tests, I was informed that I had XXY sex chromosomes, 10 percent of the standard testosterone production levels for an XY male and no sperm. I was offered breast reduction surgery and testicular implants but refused. I’ve since learned that this anatomical variation happens 1 in 500 “male” births, is called Klinefelter’s Syndrome, and exists within various creatures in the animal kingdom.

I was OK with the body I was born with but my endocrinologist apparently was not. He prescribed 300 mg of synthetic testosterone to be injected every two weeks for the rest of my life. He never told me what was going to happen, offered me no counsel, and told me to consult a medical journal for more information. I went through puberty again in my 30s. I only enjoyed the high sex drive induced by the treatments because I had never experienced being horny when I was a teenager. What wasn’t explained to me was that my body was going to masculinize. My once hairless body became covered with hair (much to my disgust) while I started losing my beautiful auburn hair to baldness. I became quite strong and trim. My voice dropped from a first tenor to a baritone. I also became HIV positive within the first five years of injecting testosterone. That is another story.

I had always felt caught between the sexes without knowing why. Emotionally and spiritually, I have always felt more feminine. During the first few years of testosterone replacement therapy, I felt that my female persona was dying. It was a time of overwhelming confusion, yet also a time of discovery. My sexual orientation hadn’t changed; I was still attracted to men. I didn’t understand why I had been chosen to have this experience, and I often wondered whether I should have stayed who I was. I knew that being “caught between” would be my life challenge and that would be OK since I felt whole with all my unique parts. I have since gotten back in touch with my female side, and I have realized that I never completely lost her. In the end, because I was so tall, I decided to find out what being male was like. I guess I’m still finding out.

For many years I was filled with shame and a sense of freakishness, and was told by my parents to keep my secret. I didn’t learn until 1995 that what I had was an intersex condition, that who I was originally was OK, and that I never had to take any hormones to change the way I looked. I like the term “intersex” because I prefer more choices than male or female. I think there is a continuum from male to female, like shades of grey between black and white. If only I had always known it was OK to be different and that I didn’t really need to fit into our binary system, I think I would have been a much happier person. I might have avoided some of the pain that I’ve had to endure to fit in. It’s been hard to feel like I belong to a community, any community.

When others look at me, they probably see a big, hairy, bearded, and very tall man. In many ways, I look and act like a typical San Francisco gay man. I guess most people see me like that and don’t think anymore about it. But I know that the truth is much more complicated. If you see a guy who looks “masculine,” just remember you can’t judge a book by its cover. And not all of us were created to populate the planet into extinction.

I was fortunate to meet a wonderful male partner who helped me through my transformation and has continued to love me just the way I am. We’ve been together for 28 years.

I want to be a part of a healthy and caring LGBTIQQ community where “difference” is seen as an attribute, not a detriment. We are all diverse. We belong to many different communities. We are not all the same. Many even in our community feel pressured by our binary-addicted culture. And many of us feel like we don’t fit in. I decided that telling the truth of my story and educating others about who I am is the only way to go. I think as gay men we are always trying to figure out what it means to be a man. And many of us are looking for a community to belong to. My journey is maybe just a little more unusual.

David Cameron was born in Canada, and grew up in Pleasant Hill, CA. He is a former international teacher, having taught in Thailand and Egypt. He met his partner, Peter Tannen, at a bisexual potluck in Sunnyvale. David had a home and garden renovation business prior to going out on AIDS disability and currently volunteers at the STOP AIDS Project. In addition, he serves as an appointed member of San Francisco’s Human Rights Commission’s LGBT Advisory Committee and is a Coordinating Committee member of the LGBTI Health Summit to be held in Philadelphia in March 2007.

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Total sign study agreement for offshore areas of Guinea

MAP TOTAL WEST AFRICA GBOffshore Guinea where Total will evaluate. (Image source: Total)Total and the National Office of Petroleum of Guinea (ONAP) signed a Technical Evaluation Agreement to study deep and ultra-deep offshore areas located off the coast of Guinea Conakry, covering approximately 55,000 sq km

“By taking this position on a new under-explored area, Total pursues its exploration strategy targeting deep offshore prospective basins,” declared Kevin McLachlan, Senior Vice President Exploration for Exploration & Production at Total. “Therefore, Total has the opportunity to evaluate a very large area, located in an extension of the prolific Mauritania/Senegal basin where we already are. This will allow us to capitalise on our knowhow  and experience acquired in West Africa.”

According to the terms of this agreement, Total will have a year to assess the potential of the basin on the basis of existing data. At the end of this period, the Group will select three licenses to start an exploration program. As part of the agreement, Total will also train ONAP staff to develop their technical skills in exploration and production.

Total is the first distributor of petroleum products in Guinea. Active in the country in Marketing & Services activities through its Total Guinée affiliate, the Group owns a retail network of 150 service stations, and a 47 per cent stake in SGP (entity managing the country stocks). Total Guinée is also present in aviation activities operated through the SOMCAG depot (with a 66 per cent share).

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Inspiration Friday - Easter

It is Sandie here to welcome you to another Inspiration Friday.
As you know, each Monday and Friday the design teams aim to bring you a new and inspirational theme and this week our theme is

Here is what our fabulous Team Friday created

Copic Markers:
Skin - E000, 00, 11, R20
Hair - E23, 25, 27
Dress/Shoes - R30, 32, 35
Hat - E50, 51, 53, 55. R30, 32, 35
Wall - C1 through C7

Copic Markers
Skin/Lips-E000, E00, E11, R01, R02, R05
Hair- E02, E08, E19, E18
Basket- E21, E23, E25, E27
Eggs/Socks-E40, E41, E42
Chick-Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17, YR17
Shoes/Dress/Hat- R14, R17, R29, R39
Bow/trims- YG03, YG06, YG09,
Grass-YG00, YG03, YG06, YG09, R11, R14

Arlene using Marci with Bunny

Copic Markers:
Skin: E000. E00 E21, E11, R20, BV00
Hair: E25, E27, E29
Roses/Dress Trim/Shoes: R30, R32
Leaves: YG67
Bunny Ears/Nose: R30
Bunny's Body: 3 way glue & Martha Stewart fine glitter

Lou Mac using Easter Marci

Skin - Blush, Soft Peach, Rose Peach, Baby Pink
Hair - Buttercup, Vanilla, Mustard
Hat - Tan, Nutmeg, Cinnamon
Socks - Antique White, Putty
Blues - Dove Grey, Powder Blue, Arctic Blue
Greens - Meadow Green, Apple
Yellow - Pastel Yellow, Mustard

Jo using Marci with Bunny

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Hair : E35, E42 and E41
Skin : E000, E00, E13, E11, R20 and R21
Dress, Shoes, Hairband : RV34, R83, R81, YG93
Bunny : T2, T0, R20
Grass : YG11, YG93, 0

Jeanette using Marci with Bunny

Copic Markers:
Skin: E000, E00, E11, E13, R20, R22
Hair: E50, E31, E33, E37
Dress: E81, E84, 0
Hairband, sash, shoes: RV52, RV55, RV63
Bunny: E50, E31, E33

Alberto using Easter Marci

Coloring with faber castle pencil with effect black and white: black, silver, red, yellow, red orange

We hope you are inspired by our post today! We would love to see your La-La Land Crafts projects so just link them up to the Customer Gallery and be in with a chance to win a prize.

Remember to send your little ones over to La-La Land Crafts Blog for Kids where they can play along for fabulous prizes too.

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Sterling Silver Crystal Ball Drop Dangle Earrings

This crystal ball earrings are stunning and beautiful! the drop earrings features a 10mm ball encrusted with dazzling crystals. Pretty and sparkly! The dazzling crystal ball drop dangle earrings provide fashion colors that come in pink, peridot,white,blue ,orange,emerald ,pink ....and so on !

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The earrings design is smiple and elegant ,glittering with style . It is an exquisite piece for many occasion !

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A Great gift idea for any woman who likes to shine. Why not buy several for yourself too! okajewelry offer these crystal ball drop bangle earrings at an affordable price !

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13 ways to wear a long pearl necklace

A long necklace should be a staple in any woman’s jewelry ,specially a long pearl necklace. i believe every women like to make as many looks from one piece of jewelry that they can , It is just the nature of the beast . Me too !

Here , I share a few simple tip can help you wear long pearl necklace with plenty of style and panache.

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Gold Plated Pearl Fox Dangle Earrings

If you're cunning and elusive like a fox, or maybe just a foxy lady, then you need these earrings -- Faux Pearl Fox dangle earrings

The elegant dangle earrings features a fox head design with a big faux pearl holding an open circle of dazzling rhinstones .the earrings are crafted of 14k gold plated and secure with french wire .

Unlike other monotonous design,This angle earrings combines a variety of elements : faux pearls, animals (fox design), rhinestones, enamel .highlights the feminine and cute .

Three Color available : Orange fox earring , Turquoise fox earring and white fox earring.

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 Length   1.57 Inches
 Width   0.79 Inches
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Vintage Butterfly Hinged Cuff Bracelets

if you love butterflies then you will love this vintage butterfly hinged cuff bracelet.

The hinged cuff bracelet features a hugh butterfly encrusted with sparkling blue and aqua colored rhinestones, Exquisitely crafted in oval size rhodium plated frames.This rhodium plated opens in the side and is designed to fit most wrists.

The hinged detail makes this vintage cuff not only a beautiful decoration but fit your wrist well.A bold vintage inspired cuff bracelet makes a wonderful gift for someone special.

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Oklahoma Department of Commerce

November 2014 Quality Jobs Report

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Department of Commerce announced that 175 new jobs will be created by the company enrolled in the Quality Jobs Program (QJP). The information below includes

  • The number of jobs each company projects it will add
  • The net benefit rate
  • The maximum amount of money the company can receive if it participates in the program for the full 10 years allowed
  • A brief background on the Quality Jobs Program

Quality Jobs Program

Company Name Town Town Pop. New Jobs NAICS Code Benefit Rate New or Expanded Max. Benefits
Rise Manufacturing, LLC Broken Arrow 102,019 175 332313 5.0% Expanded $2,847,275

About the QJP enrollees:

  • Rise Manufacturing, LLC is an ASME U&R certified precision machine and fabricating shop for both OEM and other manufacturers that serve the energy, aerospace, firearms, biotech, automotive, and construction industries.

What is the Quality Jobs Program?

The Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program allows qualifying establishments creating new quality jobs to receive an incentive to locate or expand in Oklahoma. Administered by Oklahoma Department of Commerce, the program provides quarterly cash payments of up to 5 percent of new taxable payroll directly to a qualifying company for up to 10 years.

Since its inception in July 1993, the state has issued more than 705 contracts to locating, expanding and start-up businesses. To date, more than $871 million in performance-based wage rebates has been paid because of the Quality Jobs Program.

The state also benefits from new state personal income tax, sales and other consumption tax receipts as well as multiplier benefits from the added workers. Quality Jobs is a revenue neutral program and is risk-free to the state because without new payroll, companies do not receive rebates.

To qualify, a company must be a central administrative office, manufacturer, research and development, or a listed service company with 75 percent of total sales to out-of-state customers. Most companies must achieve a $2.5 million taxable payroll for any four consecutive quarters during the first 12 quarters in the program. Once the company achieves the threshold, it may remain in the program for the rest of the 10-year period. However, once the threshold is achieved, a company must maintain the $2.5 million payroll for four consecutive calendar quarters on a cumulative basis or it does not qualify for incentive payments until the four consecutive quarters payroll requirement has again been met. All businesses must offer basic health insurance coverage to all employees, and 80 percent of employees must work at least 30 hours per week.

The amount of each company’s incentive is determined through a cost-benefit analysis prepared by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. Costs to the state resulting from in-migration/other grants may decrease the amount of benefit the state receives from a company, thus lowering the incentive payment. Payments cannot exceed 5 percent of payroll and have historically averaged about 4.5 percent.

Companies that receive incentive payments also may be eligible for the five-year ad valorem tax exemption (manufacturing), free industry training program, foreign trade zone and freeport benefits, and other technical/financial assistance programs. Firms cannot utilize the jobs or investment tax credit, sales tax exemptions for construction, and a variety of additional tax credits and exemptions.

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City votes on big-league chances on Tuesday

Oklahoma City voters will go to the polls Tuesday to decide on a proposition that would extend the MAPS for Kids sales tax for an additional 15 months. The penny tax, which is set to expire at the end of the year, was originally part of a plan to generate more than $500 million for OKC metro-area schools.

While taxes are rarely popular with the voting public, MAPS money has given us Bricktown and its canal area. It helped:
” build the Ford Center,
” revitalize the Cox Convention Center and
” rejuvenate the beautiful Civic Center.

Its impact on the local economy has been immeasurable in terms of growing tourism and creating new jobs and business opportunities.

And now, Mayor Mick Cornett is asking voters to take one more giant step forward in the name of progress. As he puts it, Oklahoma City has a real chance to become a “Big League City,” and their get-out-the-vote campaign is urging voters to check the “Yes” box on Tuesday.

If passed, the temporary tax extension will generate more than $120 million that will fund vital improvements to the Ford Center, as well as potentially help build a practice facility. That facility is critical to the city’s chances of bringing in an NBA team.

If the extension is approved, it looks like OKC may very well become the new home of the current Seattle SuperSonics. “Jay C. Upchurch

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Friday, June 16, 2017

{We're All Ears} June Creative Challenge (Серьги по заданию, июнь)

    Hello friends, It's time to reveal my earrings made for "We're All Ears" monthly challenge. This time we’ve been inspired by the uniqueness and beauty of fire flies. I've seen some by the Buffalo bayou here in Houston: very pretty tiny bright lights!
      I've made two pairs of earrings:
(1) For this pair, I used oval black Czech glass beads with iridescent dots paired with round black faceted glass beads. The spiraled wire mimics the insect's antennas. Several jump rings connect the earrings to the earwires.

(2) this pair is just to express some light and sparkle associated with fire flies: assorted glass beads, jump rings. I asked my husband what the earrings remind him of. He said: Christmas :))

       Thank you for visiting and commenting. Please, check out my Etsy store for more unique & one-of-a-kind vintage and handmade jewelry. Yours, Oksana.

  1. I think that the first pair is very cute. It is such a funky shape for a pair of earrings

  2. I love how you created the antennas on the first pair. Very clever! I am sure you will get lots of use out of the second pair. They could be worn with some many things.

  3. Those Czech glass beads are perfect! They really do look like the night lit up by the luminescence! Thanks for joining in the fun! Enjoy the day! Erin

  4. Ooh! I love that buggy first pair and their little antennas!


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Would you like a six-storey condominium on your residential street? We don’t.

We are a group of concerned residents of Old Ottawa South who have recently formed Development Watch Southminster (DWS).

Enlist with our new community group and help us ensure the re-development project at Southminster United Church respects the current bylaws and zoning rules and their intent. We feel that if we sit back and do nothing Old Ottawa South residents may be seen by developers as ‘pushovers’. This is a big upscale project with big implications for our neighbourhood.

If you are opposed to a 6-storey condominium facing Galt Street and the Rideau Canal, enlist with DWS by sending your email address to the address below. We will not inundate you with emails, nor will we share your email address publicly. Having a large group of interested Ottawa residents on our contact list will be important when the time for action is ripe.

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