ALL U.K. ORDERS POST FREE!
Welcome to 'Albert Prendergast Limited'. A web shop specialising in traditional school and scout uniform in larger sizes.
I am committed to bringing you all those traditional uniform items that many ladies and gentlemen would like to wear...but just can't find in a large enough size.
Most of the items I stock are made especially for 'Albert Prendergast' and are very difficult to source nowadays. So, if you are looking for; short trousers, knee length socks, caps, boaters, wolf cub & scout wear, gymslips, knickers, etc, then you will find it right here. In fact you will find just about everything not found in the modern school outfitters!
Step inside my store and leave your catapult outside! Try on anything you wish and dont forget to pay before you leave or you will certainly receive 6 of the best!!
Albert Prendergast regularly sends out a newsletter featuring all of our latest news and products. Typically we send 2 newsletters a month. You can be one of the first to know about any new stock and special offers simply by subscribing to our free newsletter.
Albert Prendegast uses Constant Contact as a newsletter service provider. To subscribe simply click on the image opposite.
Albert Prendergast has won the Feefo Gold Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers.
Created by Feefo, Trusted Service is awarded only to those businesses that use Feefo to collect genuine ratings and reviews. Those that meet the high standard, based on the number of reviews they have collected, and their average rating, are awarded. A badge of honour, this accreditation remains unique, as it is based purely on the interactions with verified customers. As all reviews are verified as genuine, the accreditation is a true reflection of a business' commitment to outstanding service.
Albert Prendergast met the criteria of collecting at least 50 reviews between January 1st 2017 and December 31st 2017, with a Feefo service rating of between 4.5 and 5.0.
Click on the FeeFo logo to visit the Albert Prendergast review page on FeeFo.
You can pay for your order in four ways.
Pay for your uniform using PayPal. All you need is a PayPal account!
Secondly, if you do not have a PayPal account then you can pay securely using WorldPay. All you need is your credit or debit card. Shown opposite are all the credit and debit cards I am able to accept.
Simply choose your preferred on line payment method from the options offered when you checkout.
Thirdly, pay over the telephone using your credit or debit card. Simply decide what you would like to order and then call 01298 211135 with your credit card details.
Confidentiality: Whatever payment method you use the transaction on your bank or credit / debit card statement will only make reference to 'Albert Prendergast Limited'.
All parcels from Albert Prendergast are sent in plain packaging. There is no external indication as to what your parcel will contain.
All parcels within the U.K. are sent by standard second class post or as a standard parcel. All U.K. parcels are sent post free, there is NO COST to you.
Tracking details of all U.K. orders are supplied in an 'order dispatched' email that you will receive when your goods are posted. Please check the subject line for instant access to this information. If you have an on line account then these details can also be accessed there.
If you want your order quickly and you are within the U.K. then there is an option for your parcel to be sent via next day special delivery. You will be able to add this service during checkout. The cost for this service will vary depending on the weight of your package. All orders for next day delivery must be received before 3.00pm. I cannot guarantee next day delivery on orders received after this time. Similarly, all orders received on Friday will be sent for special delivery on the following Monday.
Please note. If your order involves alterations to your uniform then you will have to wait until these alterations are completed before your order can be dispatched by special delivery.
For those for whom delivery to a home address may prove to be problematic I also offer delivery by 'Collect+'. Delivery via 'Collect+' will allow you to collect your parcel from any one of over 5,800 shops and stores all over the U.K.
Please enter your prefered Collect+ delivery shop in the delivery address field during check out. If you do not do this then your parcel will be sent to the Collect+ store that is located closest to your billing address.
There is a charge for all U.K. deliveries made via Collect+ and this will be added during the checkout process.
You can find out more about how Collect+ works by clicking on the picture opposite.
All overseas orders are sent via some form of track & signed delivery. Orders under 2kg will generally be dispatched via Royal Mail. Orders over 2kg will generally be dispatched via UPS.
Tracking details of all international orders are supplied in an 'order dispatched' email that you will receive when your goods are posted. Please check the subject line for instant access to this information. If you have an on line account then these details can also be accessed there.
The shop has been laid out so that finding the item you want is really easy. If you know exactly what you want then try the search facility. You will find that in the top right hand corner of this page and every page. You can also use the catergory facility. Simply click on the links on the left and you will be taken to the various sections.
Most items are available in several sizes so make sure you check the appropriate size before you add your item to your shopping cart.
When you have made your purchases and you are ready to checkout just click on the checkout button in the top right of this screen. It really could not be easier!
I offer a range of alteration services on many of my items.
All of my shorts are supplied with an inside leg measurement of 8" or 9". However they can be shortened to any leg length you require. All you have to do is click on the length you would like when you make your order. The appropriate allteration fee will be automatically added to your order total.
My blazers can also be altered from standard 2 button fastening to 3 button fastening. Again, just click on the appropriate tab to add the required alteration fee to your order.
Gymslips, dresses and skirts can also be shortened.
Finally, you can stipulate a grosgrain ribbon braid to be added to your school blazer. The colour range is given along with each blazer. All you have to do is select the colour you require from the drop down menu.
Organising your alteration is easy!
My shop is entirely web based. I have no conventional high street premises. However I do understand that many clients do like to try before they buy. To that end I offer a bespoke home visit service. If you want to visit my home and try any of my schoolboy, schoolgirl, cub or scout uniform items then either email or call to arrange an appointment. You will find my details in the contacts section. Visits are STRICTLY by appointment only and will be arranged for a time that is convenient for both of us. To book an appointment to visit please give me a call on 01298 211135. I look forward to seeing you.
At the Albert Prendergast Facebook page you can leave your comments and feedback about our products and services. From time to time I will be posting there about new products that may be of interest to new and old customers.
Click on the Facebook logo to go to The Albert Prendergast Facebook page.
I also run a very succesful eBay shop. In the shop you will find just about all the school uniform items that are available here. For those of you who would prefer to use eBay (Although I can't think why you would want to.) rather than this site then just click on the ebay logo opposite to be taken directly to my eBay home page.
The eBay shop has been running for over 15 years and has a considerable reputation as will be demonstrated by the 100% feedback record.
'Albert Prendergast' can also be found on Amazon. A limited range of my own brand products are currently available. Click on the Amazon logo opposite to be taken directly to my Amazon home page.
Albert Prendergast is proud to be the official supplier of school uniform to the Muir Academy.
In the menu column on the left you will find a section devoted to the uniform requirements of the Muir Academy. You will find all the items of school uniform that are required for an adult schoolboy or an adult schoolgirl.


text:
LIZENZTYP
RF und RM
BILDSTIL
Lizenzfreie Kollektionen auswählen >Editorial-Kollektionen auswählen >
97,960 Windsor England Bilder und Fotos
Durchstöbern Sie 97.960 windsor england Stock-Fotografie und Bilder. Oder starten Sie eine neue Suche, um noch mehr Stock-Fotografie und Bilder zu entdecken.
st. george's chapel, windsor castle - windsor england stock-fotos und bilder
Meghan Duchess of Sussex arrives for the Sentebale Polo 2018 held at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club on July 26, 2018 in Windsor, England.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge during the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, England....
Picture released on December 24, 2019 shows Britain's Queen Elizabeth II posing for a photograph after she recorded her annual Christmas Day message,...
Queen Elizabeth II checking her watch at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, held at Home Park in Windsor, Berkshire, England, Great Britain, circa 1985....
Queen Elizabeth II receives the Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said and his wife Ahad bint Abdullah, the first lady of Oman, during an audience...
The Danish and British royal families at Windsor, the day before the wedding of Prince Edward and Princess Alexandra. The guests are Prince Christian...
Queen Elizabeth II talks Captain Sir Thomas Moore and his family after awarding him with the insignia of Knight Bachelor at Windsor Castle on July...
In this handout image released by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex pose for an official wedding photograph with : Back...
Members of the military stands outside St George's Chapel before the funeral service of Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in Windsor Castle...
Clarence House official handout photo of the Prince of Wales and his new bride Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, with their families Prince Harry, Prince...
windsor castle - windsor england stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
river thames, eton on left bank, windsor on right - windsor england stock-fotos und bilder
windsor und eton riverside - windsor england stock-fotos und bilder
Queen Elizabeth II lunches with Prince Philip and their children Princess Anne and Prince Charles at Windsor Castle in Berkshire, circa 1969. A...
In this undated photo, Queen Elizabeth II records her annual Christmas broadcast in Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England.
Princess Elizabeth and her younger sister Princess Margaret Rose in a carriage in the grounds of the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park, 4th July 1940.
the long walk with windsor castle in the background, windsor, berkshire, england, united kingdom, europe - windsor england stock-fotos und bilder
windsor castle - windsor england stock-fotos und bilder
Queen Elizabeth II and The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh with their children ; Charles Prince of Wales, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Princess...
In this handout image released on November 19, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh look at their homemade wedding anniversary...
Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh , Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Prince William, Duke of...
Prince Andrew, Duke of York, attends the Sunday Service at the Royal Chapel of All Saints, Windsor, following the announcement on Friday April 9th of...
viktorianische gravuren von windsor castle und buckingham palace - zwei königliche residenzen - windsor england stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex wave as they leave Windsor Castle after their wedding to attend an evening reception at Frogmore...
königliche hochzeit von victoria princess royal und prinz friedrich wilhelm von preußen, 1858 - windsor england stock-grafiken, -clipart, -cartoons und -symbole
Queen Elizabeth II with Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of...
Issue date: Sunday May 31, Queen Elizabeth II rides Balmoral Fern, a 14-year-old Fell Pony, in Windsor Home Park over the weekend of May 30 and May...
The Official Portrait Of The Royal Family On The Day Of Prince William's Confirmation At Windsor Castle. Photo Taken In The White Drawing Room. Left...
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, England, 12th June 1959.
Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II, as a teenager at Windsor Castle.
Christmas at Windsor Castle is shown here with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip shown putting finishing touches to Christmas tree, in a photo...
the long walk, windsor great park, windsor castle, berkshire, england - windsor england stock-fotos und bilder
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at Windsor Castle with their children, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and little Prince Edward.
Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Queen Elizabeth II,...
In this handout provided by Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth II addresses the nation and the Commonwealth on the 75th anniversary of VE Day at...
Princess Elizabeth at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, 22nd June 1940. (Photo by Lisa Sheridan/Studio Lisa/Getty Images
the long walk at windsor great park - windsor england stock-fotos und bilder
windsor castle and statue of queen victoria at sunrise, windsor, berkshire, england, united kingdom, europe - windsor england stock-fotos und bilder
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh wait for the carriage carrying Princess Eugenie of York and her husband...
King George VI with his eldest daughter Princess Elizabeth in the garden at Windsor.
The royal family at Windsor, Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, Princess Anne, Prince Charles and Prince...
Queen Elizabeth II records her annual Christmas broadcast in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle on December 23, 2021 in Windsor, England. The...
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh during the wedding ceremony of Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and...
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson greet guests during a reception to mark the Global Investment Summit, at...
The shield of Britain's late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, of the Royal Order of the Seraphim is displayed during a ceremony in his honour and a...
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II poses after confering the honour of a knighthood upon 100-year-old veteran Captain Tom Moore during an investiture at...
Queen Elizabeth II arrives at the Queen Elizabeth II delivery office in Windsor with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on April 20, 2016 in Windsor,...
Queen Elizabeth II arrives for the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, England. Prince Philip...
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England relax in the gardens of the Royal Lodge at Windsor with their daughters, Princess Elizabeth and...
Windsor, England: , An informal group of the Royal Family in the grounds of Windsor Castle. H.R.H. The Prince Philip, ; H.R.H. The Prince Edward;...
The Queen And Prince Philip Chatting Together During The Royal Windsor Horse Show In The Grounds Of Windsor Castle, May 16, 1982.
Windsor castle, England, United Kingdom.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with one of their corgis at Windsor Castle in Berkshire, 1959.
Queen Elizabeth II takes her seat during the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021...
This photograph is provided to you strictly on condition that you will make no charge for the supply, release or publication of it and that these...
In this undated handout issued by Buckingham Palace of a painting by Australian born artist Ralph Heimans, A painting of Prince Philip, Duke of...
View of Windsor Castle during the wedding of Prince Harry to Ms. Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. Prince Henry Charles Albert David...
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the steps of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle following their wedding ceremony in St George's Chapel at Windsor...

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Converse Inverse Contrapositive Worksheet. free worksheets converse inverse contrapositive worksheet free math worksheets for. converse inverse contrapositive worksheet worksheets kristawiltbank free printable worksheets. conditional statements worksheet lesupercoin printables worksheets. ppt converse inverse and contrapositive powerpoint presentation id 1838923. converse inverse contrapositive worksheet with answers worksheets for all download and share. worksheet converse inverse contrapositive worksheet grass fedjp worksheet study site. converse inverse and contrapositive lesson geometry concepts youtube. all worksheets conditional statements geometry worksheets with answers printable worksheets. conditional converse inverse contrapositive worksheets pdf l 39 epi d 39 or. conditional statements. [Janefondasworkout.com].


The HS line of products represents Proxim's "ultra-secure" line of products, combining FIPS 140-2 level 2 compatibility, advanced AES-256 encryption, and secure management (SSH, HTTPS, and SNMPv3), meeting strict U.S. Federal Government standards, all in one truly integrated solution. With the new Tsunami MP.11 HS product family, Proxim combines government-grade wireless security with the performance needed to support high-speed data connectivity and bandwidthintensive applications, such as real-time wireless video surveillance, VoIP, and more.
- High speed integrated FIPS hardware to fully provide all requirements of FIPS 140-2 cryptographic messages.
- Important for mobile applications since offered products in this family are for mobile vehicles.
- As with all Proxim outdoor products, the MP.11 HS family is exceptionally easy to install and maintain.
- May be installed within hours without training or wireless experience.
- Everything necessary for FIPS 140-2 security is contained within the radio unit. There is no need for separate indoor units to encrypt data before connecting to an outdoor wireless radio which would require additional setup, management, and maintenance.
- Only one box to manage for wireless and FIPS security. Competitors rely on two or more boxes.
- Meets DoDD 8100.2 – U.S. Department of defense – Use of Commercial Wireless Devices, Services, and Technologies in the Department of Defense (DoD) Global Information Grid (GIG).
- Many other industries and applications depend upon these requirements and MP.11 HS meets those them.
- It's a new product built upon the dependability of the field proven MP.11 with hundreds of thousands of units installed.
- Capable of providing enough encrypted data throughput to high-quality video.
- Can provide seamless roaming at speeds up to 120 mph.
The Tsunami MP.11 HS family is ideal for financial institutions concerned with protecting confidential data, healthcare organizations concerned with HIPAA and other compliance issues, utilities providers, hyper-secure enterprises; in other words any and all organizations that need to ensure the highest level of security for their wireless systems. By combining this high security with the high throughput required for bandwidth-intensive video, the Tsunami MP.11 HS solution is appropriate for use in security video surveillance in ports, cities, and along transportation infrastructures.
The Tsunami HS portfolio contains Base Stations/Client stations in two versions - outdoor with PoE and indoor with 12 VDC power supply. You can find more information on Proxim's web pages - here, or you can contact Intelek, spol. s r.o. (Official Proxim's distributor). Tsunami HS is unique solution supporting the highest level of wireless security. It is ideal solution for the most exacting instalations and aplications. For more information please contact responsible Product manager in Intelek - here.


Smart kitchen appliances deliver higher efficiency, comfort, convenience and increased safety as compared to traditional kitchen appliances. Smart kitchen appliances are equipped various components and hardware with sensing technologies as well as advanced connectivity features with the help of which they can be connected to mobile phones or tablets with a view to enable remote access. Safety, enhanced productivity, increased comfort, reduction in wastage, increased energy saving, and efficient power consumption are few of the benefits of smart kitchen appliances. The increased per capita expenditure owing to higher disposable income of individuals around the globe and tech savvy nature of individuals is expected to drive the global smart kitchen appliances market. The global market for smart kitchen appliances is expected to grow at a meteoric CAGR throughout the period of forecast and is anticipated to reach a market valuation of more than US$ 2200 Mn by the end of the year of forecast (2026).
Global Market for Smart Kitchen Appliances: Dynamics Influencing Growth – There are various factors that have propelled the use of smart kitchen appliances. Kitchen is one of the most important facility in any house and needs to be kept up to date. The smart technology has been applied in this section with a view to enhance and modify current kitchen scenario. The increasing percentage of working population has made it imperative for manufacturers to develop a technology that can be used to control and monitor home remotely. This concept gave rise to smart kitchen appliances that can be remotely accessed. Additionally, various benefits associated with smart kitchen appliances have surged the demand in the coming years. The increasing disposable income, growing adoption of Internet of Things (IoT), favorable government initiatives and technological advancements to manufacture new smart kitchen products have contributed to the growth of the global smart kitchen appliances market. However, higher pricing is a factor of concern that has challenged the market's growth.


text:
Exclusive: BET Sets The Game, Let's Stay Together Premieres
Lauren London and Jay Ellis
The Game and Let's Stay Together will return on Tuesday, March 26, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.
Check out all the Oscars fashion hits and misses
The Game will kick off its sixth season with a special hour-long episode starting at 10/9c to mark its 100th episode. Season 3 of Let's Stay Together will follow at 11/10c before moving to its regularly scheduled timeslot of 10:30/9:30c.Season 6 of The Game will also introduce two new cast members, Lauren London and Jay Ellis, who are replacing Tia Mowry Hardict and Pooch Hall. Guest stars this season include Rick Fox, Rockmond Dunbar, Ciara, John Singleton, Young Jeezy, Navid Negahban, Greg Jennings and LaMonica Garrett.
There's more where that came from!
Here's what you may have missed this week! TV Guide's weekend editor breaks down the week's best, worst, and weirdest TV moments.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Rockmond Dunbar
Director, Writer, Producer, Actor
Rick Fox
Actor, Former NBA player
Here's How to Watch the Times Square Ball Drop This New Year's Eve
Kick off 2021 in style
Prentice Penny Says There's No Version of Insecure Where Issa and Molly Don't Love Each Other
The Insecure showrunner breaks down that bombshell Season 4 finale and gives us a glimpse at Season 5
9-1-1's Ryan Guzman Apologizes for Saying He Uses Racial Slurs: 'I Misspoke'
The actor's co-stars previously condemned his comments
Rick Fox's Family Confirms He Was Not in Kobe Bryant Helicopter Crash
The NBA star and actor is alive and well
Lucy Hale Replaces Jenny McCarthy as Co-Host of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2020
Plus, Billy Porter and Ciara will join in from New Orleans and L.A.
A Traffic Stop Goes Terribly Wrong for Athena's Family in This 9-1-1 Sneak Peek
Watch the dramatic exclusive clip
Photo Credits: BET; NBC; Amazon/Netflix/HBO/FX; Netflix; Anthony Roman; Apple TV+; HBO; Merie W. Wallace/HBO; Getty Images


As part of Magento Commerce Cloud subscription, you have access to a shared Domain-Validated SSL (HTTPS) certificate that is issued by GlobalSign. This certificate is shared with other merchants and included for all Cloud accounts. If you want to deploy an Extended Validation SSL (not-shared) certificate for your company, this option can be purchased when you first sign-up with Magento Commerce. If you need to purchase this option, contact your account representative.
Configurations and code may work great in your developer Integration environments and run into issues in Staging and Production. Working in your local does not confirm it works perfectly in production.
Integration environments do not have all the incredible services available in Staging and Production, like Fastly, New Relic, and Blackfire.
The Magento Security Scan Tool enables you to regularly monitor your store websites and receive updates for known security risks, malware, and out of date software. This is a free service available for all implementations and versions of Magento Commerce Cloud. You access the tool through your Magento Marketplace account.
The report lists issues including Failed Scans, Unidentified Results, and Successful Scans. Each entry provides detailed information for the scan, a list of issues to investigate, and actions to take. Some of these actions may require downloading and installing security patches. You can add those to a development branch on your local workstation.


It all started back in August. Journalist Patrick Ross introduced his sidekick, Mr. Bacon, to the blogosphere.
On Patrick's blog, Mr. Bacon made a break for freedom in the Shenandoah National Park, hoping to lose himself in the forest. With such short legs, he was an easy catch.
Good for a laugh, Mr. Bacon was also a symbol of Patrick's love for bacon (as well as his affection for bendy bacon toys). Then something interesting happened. Mr. Bacon took the writing world by storm. Writers tweeted Mr. Bacon's adventures, responding warmly to the hint of his bacony aroma.
And when Mr. Bacon showed up at a White House press conference in Patrick's pocket, boldly demanding that his picture be taken in front of President Obama? Well, that pretty much gave him rock star status – or maybe something more akin to traveling gnome status.
Because, recently … he showed up in my Arizona backyard, emboldened by his desert surroundings. You can imagine my surprise.
SAGUARO SIZZLE. This damaged saguaro provided the perfect vantage point as Mr. Bacon scouted for coyotes. (They like bacon). Click to enlarge.
BACON IN THE SUN. Mr. Bacon wasn't afraid to get his feet dirty, standing in the dry, cracked earth of the Sonoran desert. Click to enlarge.
Mr. Bacon is, indeed, taking the writing world by storm. But why? Writers and bacon? Is there a correlation? Is it the boldness of his crunch? His flexibility? His ability to savor the moment? His thirst for adventure? His salty personality? Or is it just that bacon is yummy – and we writers know it?
BACON ON THE ROCKS. Mr. Bacon does his best tribal dance next to what he thinks is a Native American metate (stone used for grinding) that he discovered in our wash.
Maybe the bigger question is "Where will this traveling pork strip show up next?" I have a suspicion that Maine may be his next destination. Then where? What will he see? What will he share with us throughout his travels? What will we learn?
BACON JOYRIDE. Unbeknownst to me, Mr. Bacon took the quad for a joyride in the desert. All was well until his greasy hands lost their grip. Click to enlarge.
THE EQUIVALENT OF BACON BULL RIDING. Mr. Bacon really wanted to ride this tarantula, but hubby held him back. On this particular night, this normally slow-moving spider couldn't get away fast enough. Look at the reach of his furry legs! Click to enlarge.
Share your Mr. Bacon photos – the good, the bad – from around the world by visiting this fabulous site created by hubby (and wrapped in bacon humor). Interested in bringing home your own bacon (Mr. Bacon, that is)? Hosting his adventures on your blog? Just say the words in the comments section, and we'll start cookin' with bacon (i.e. I'll send you the details on how to get your hands on this culinary – um, plastic – delight).
What hath I wrought? I was wondering where Mr. Bacon had gotten off to the other day. I should have known he was heading out to the Sonoran Desert. He once told me he has a cousin who lives out there, another trickster by the name of Kokopelli.
The next Mr. Bacon sighting? I'll announce it here first. He's authoring a guest post that will be on my blog tomorrow (Monday, September 26). He must have written it before heading to Maine.
As for the web site of Mr. Bacon reject photos, I'm speechless, but I'm sure Mr. Bacon would say there is no such thing as a poor photo of him.
Mr. Bacon left our place so abruptly, I honestly didn't know where he was headed. Now that you mention it, I thought I heard the keyboard clattering away the other night. Must have been him writing your guest post! And now I know exactly where he's heading … the DC/Virginia area! I wonder if he'll swing by Maine since he'll be on that side of the country?
And, yes, Mr. Kokopelli. I better keep my eyes out for HIM, too. Who knows what kind of havoc he'll wreak?
True. There are NO bad bacon shots. None.
I wonder if Mr. Bacon could sneak into some of my crime scene photos? It would be great in court!
Hmm… and would the judge appreciate it as much as I would :-)?
From what I know of Mr. Bacon, he might have been the perpetrator, and is too smart to return to the scene of the crime.
You are such a crack up. Everyone – check it out – Mr. Bacon hit the National Book Festival once he left my desert haven: http://artistsroad.wordpress.com/2011/09/26/guest-post-mr-bacon-goes-to-the-national-book-festival/.
I know a couple of good eggs who are eager to meet Mr. Bacon. Can't wait for him to visit Arizona again.
Ha ha. Hilarious – two good eggs. Love the humor, and I KNOW he'll be back.
Hmm. I'm not sure how hilarious this post really is, given the low, low responses. Maybe, like Sara, below, folks just don't get "bacon humor." But I really DO appreciate the compliments, Julia. And I laugh a little every time I see Mr. Bacon in my desert setting.
I've never heard of this before so I'm just giggling sort of confused. He's the cutest little bacon though.
Well, if you're giggling, then I accomplished my goal. Did you happen to look at any of the original posts (to see where Mr. Bacon came from? Or the link at the end with Mr. Bacon photos… that is probably the funniest part of the entire post) AND – if you check out Patrick's blog, you'll see Mr. Bacon went to the National Book Festival over the weekend – after leaving Arizona … he has some pretty crispy opinions about books!
Consider him the traveling gnome of the writing/blogging world!
Wow, Melissa (and Patrick and Mr. Bacon), way to promote the pig! And I think this just gave me a pregnancy craving for a BTL. Thanks a bunch.
Love the alliteration. Promote the pig… So – did you get that BLT?
Jolina, I don't think you can go wrong with a little prenatal bacon delivery. Let's give that child the creative mind that bacon delivers.
This is so funny! And I hadn't heard of it before. Thanks for showing me the ways of Mr. Bacon!
He's a pretty fun guy, Leah. You should invite him over some time since you're such a cooking queen :-).
This is my first encounter with Mr. Bacon, too! Thanks for filling me in and…whetting my appetite for more!
Sometimes you just have to be silly. But you should check out @on_creativity's recent blog post; Mr. Bacon attended the National Book Festival in D.C.: http://bit.ly/oNGnqK.
OMG, you guys are TOO funny!!!!!
Love me some bacon humor. He needs to pose with at our favorite hotdog stand! And perhaps outside a pig farm. ha!!
Ha. I totally thought of you while I was writing this post, and thought of those yummy Sonoran hotdogs. Now a pig farm… know of any of those in Washington?
Undoubtedly, writers have a connection with Mr. Bacon. After all, we're a bunch of hams . . .
I've been wondering what all the bacon-mania was about–and now I know!
And Jessica wins for the jest of the day: ("Light? Maybe he's turkey bacon, instead of pork.") Ha, I love it!
I like to think Mr. Bacon's invasion of the writing community is my fault in some small way since I introduced him to Patrick.
I wonder if he'll come back and visit me in Toronto now that he has ventured so far.
In the meantime, I love seeing all of his adventures.
Oh NO… I'm not giving credit where credit is due, Kate! I think Mr. Bacon MUST travel to Toronto for a visit. We need to check his schedule.
I love, love, love this from the pix of Mr. B to the captions to the bacon-y prose.
As a writer, here's why I love Mr. Bacon: he allows me have an excuse to be politically incorrect online. Just adore exchanging insults with that feisty little guy.
P.S. Love the new photo gallery!! Yes, pray do tell. How *does* one invite Mr. Bacon to come visit? I'd like to do a photo shoot with him too.
So nice to know that Mr. B is providing an outlet. I will be sending you some extra special info about having a guest bacon visitor! (Still working out a few logistics, so stay tuned). And thanks for the bacon interest!
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this! I think Mr. B needs to take a ride on a football at Lambeau Field as he soars through the uprights. Wouldn't that be a hoot – A REAL piggy back ride in more ways than one!
Hilarious, Tracy. Sorry I never responded. I got bacon backlogged.


Riede believes Liverpool defeat to United would add pressure against Klopp from FootballCoin on Vimeo.
"The air will be very hot," says Riede. The former Liverpool player believes that the current pressure on the team has nothing to do with Jurgen Klopp's quality as a manager. The Reds are to play against Jose Mourinho's Manchester United at the weekend. It could turn out to be a decisive game for the rest of the season.
Liverpool's performances have varied since Klopp has arrived at the British club, ranging from absolutely inspired showings to the very poor. The team is seen as a contender for the Premier League crown, however, if the team does not manage to add a string of good results, supporters are likely to lose patience.
Liverpool has invested a great deal in transfers during the summer break, but it does not look like the players have fully settled in. In the end, Riede says that it is up to the players to bring their very best to the pitch and win their important games. The game between the two famous British sides is surely one of the top games in Europe at the weekend, let alone one of the most interesting for the EPL.


Here is the newest littest macrame purses.
I had a few rings laying around the craft room and decided to put them to good use. These are made with 5″ plastic rings. The rings are a couple of different colors, some with a marble look to them. You can see each one individually and up close in the Gallery.
We have brown/tan, plum/ivory, cactus/ivory, jade/ivory, black/shadow, almond/pearl, smokey/forest and brownie in the color choices. Each one is lined and measures approximately 7″ wide x 6-7″ long.
What do you think? Would you use something this small for a cocktail party, casual or are they better used for a child?
This entry was posted in Announcements, Finished Projects, Main Page and tagged 6mm, macrame purse, rings, square knots. Bookmark the permalink.
Since they are small – they could be used for party favors at an elegant party.


There are plenty of ways to customize your baby shower invitation. This Royal Princess Baby Shower Pink Satin and Gold Card offers a good base to start with. Edit the text, graphical elements and colors on most of the invitations you see on the site. Each invitation easy to personalize, affordable even before you apply the discounts and professionally printed.
Royal princess baby shower invitation with beautiful pink and gold crown and luxurious pink satin and gold background. This beautiful gold swirls with pink satin background, and beautiful pink and gold crown royal baby shower invitation is easily customized for your event by simply adding your details in the font style and color, and wording of your choice.
Find the right invitation for your baby shower. This Royal Princess Baby Shower Pink Satin and Gold Card can also be found in the following collections.
Browse other matching baby shower invitations that fit with this Royal Princess Baby Shower Pink Satin and Gold Card.


Communicating with Babies – What Parents Need to Know.
Babies begin communicating with us from the moment they are born – it's just that we may not understand what they are saying yet!
It's interesting isn't it that if you were going to have an extended holiday in Spain or France, you'd probably make the effort to learn even a few basic words and phrases of Spanish or French. Yet when we are pregnant not many people learn how to communicate with the 'soon to be here' baby!
http://theparentingcafe.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dad-talking-with-baby.jpg 426 640 Sonja Preston http://theparentingcafe.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tpc-logo-160px1.png Sonja Preston2019-04-15 15:30:582019-04-15 15:26:54Communicating with Babies – What Parents Need to Know.
When Do I Move my Toddler into a Bed?
This is a question many parents wonder about. There is no 'right' time to move them into a bed, and your decision may be based on a variety of things….
You may be renovating and want to include the child's bedroom in that.
There are many reasons 'why' you might want to move them. From a safety point of view, they can stay in the cot until they are getting too big for it, or until they start to climb out – as then they may be at risk of falling or injury.
http://theparentingcafe.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/11785724296_5c3ce42561_b.jpg 823 1024 Luke Hopkins http://theparentingcafe.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tpc-logo-160px1.png Luke Hopkins2019-04-08 14:40:062019-04-08 14:34:35When Do I Move my Toddler into a Bed?
Yesterday as I was walking along the street in the mall area, I was walking near a Mother and her daughter aged about 4. They were holding hands, and the Mum looked at the little girl and said: "Every day when I spend time with you, my life gets better and better." The daughter beamed a big smile to her Mum.
I said to the mother: "What a beautiful thing you just said to her – it's such a positive message.' And the Mum beamed back to me.
There are two things which are truly wonderful about the happening…..
http://theparentingcafe.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/mother-and-daughter-in-pink.jpg 428 640 Sonja Preston http://theparentingcafe.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tpc-logo-160px1.png Sonja Preston2019-04-01 09:05:422019-04-01 09:32:08Every day when I spend time with you, my life gets better and better.
What are the best toys for children? One is…. Jigsaw Puzzles.
In my role as a Parenting Consultant, parents and grandparents often ask me about buying toys for their children or grandchildren. They want to know what are the 'best' ones. Obviously the age and ability of the child is a consideration, but 2 of my favourites are jigsaw puzzles and board games.
Puzzles can be introduced to toddlers around age one, with a toy which has balls to drop into a hole. This starts to teach them to hold an object, to position it, and then to let it drop through. The easiest shape to insert is a circle, as it will fit which ever way you hold it!
http://theparentingcafe.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/puzzle-picture.jpg 427 640 Sonja Preston http://theparentingcafe.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tpc-logo-160px1.png Sonja Preston2019-03-25 15:00:362019-03-25 14:50:03What are the best toys for children? One is.... Jigsaw Puzzles.
What happens when you pay your electricity bill late? – you get one reminder, and then a late fee is applied if you still don't comply.
What happens when you bring your wife a bunch of flowers? – she shows gratitude to you!
What happens when you don't prop the ladder correctly before climbing up? – it wobbles, putting you in danger.
All of these are consequences of our actions. As adults we know what the consequences are, and we choose to comply, or not comply, knowing there will be consequences.
Superman is a 3 year old!
You know how Superman wears a disguise, as the ordinary Clark Kent?
Yesterday I saw Superman in another disguise – as a 3 year old boy!
I was in a department store, in a very long queue of people, waiting to make our purchases. Ahead of me was a Mum, with her 3 year old son (aka Superman). She had a large purchase, with a few smaller items sitting on top and was pushing it along in the line. Superman was looking at all the items which shops insist on putting just at children's eye level – lollies, chocolates, drinks and small items. He picked various ones up and carefully replaced them.
Then, waiting in a long line became less appealing for him, and he started playing a game with the soft drink bottles – pushing them over, one at a time. Mum noticed and asked him to stop. He promptly decided to ignore her, and pushed another couple over. At this point Mum said: "If you don't stop that, you can't have this toy" (the one about to be purchased). He continued pushing them over, and she said: "Okay, no toy." At this point Superman had a mini-tantrum, which stopped quickly when no-one took any notice. Great work Mum!
http://theparentingcafe.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Superman-Eric-M1.jpg 326 579 Sonja Preston http://theparentingcafe.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tpc-logo-160px1.png Sonja Preston2019-02-25 12:55:222019-02-25 12:49:40Superman is a 3 year old!
1. If you are happy, your child is probably happy.
Have you ever noticed that when you are having a bad day – when the dog chews your new shoes, or it's suddenly started to rain and you have almost dry clothes on the line or, you didn't sleep well last night, and there's no milk for your morning coffee – that this is the day your child seems to be really difficult – whinging a lot, accidentally spilling his drink, and crying because the puzzle piece won't fit. Have you seen that correlation? It happens in the reverse too – when you've slept well, and the sun is shining and you managed to drink ½ a cup of hot coffee before you got distracted – that on these days, your children play happily with each other, they are more cuddly, and they use 'please' and 'thank you' more often – have you noticed that?


Cozy cuties and unicorn fashionistas: THIS IS FOR YOU! These Unicorn Slippers are this season's trending holiday gift of the year!
These plush, fluffy slippers are fully unicorn-equippedm with squishy soft unicorn horns (cause, duh!), mutlicolored unicorn mane & tail, and 4 cutie little unicorn legs. Treaded soles.


Silent amongst the native birds and reptiles of New Zealand, lives the kauri tree. Although they are less well-known than the kiwi or the kea, the kauri are a symbol of New Zealand.
These majestic giants can be found in small pockets throughout northern New Zealand. They tower in the forests, like ancient giants.
Getting to witness their impressive stature is a must do during your visit to New Zealand.
It's plain to see the beauty of these wooden giants.
They grow straight, up to 50m high. As the kauri grow, their branches fall off until only the top most remain. This reveals the massive width of their trunks.
You wouldn't be able to get your arms around half this tree!
Even if kauri aren't the most populous tree in a forest, the area is often named after them.
Like the Tautara, a native lizard, the kauri trace their roots back to the time of dinosaurs. That makes them one of the most ancient trees in the world.
Kauri are a New Zealand coniferous tree. Once upon a time, they were plentiful throughout the country. Now, less than 4% of their 1800s population survives.
Like many new colonies, New Zealand was robbed of its forests. The Europeans logged kauri forests until few remained.
The kauris' unique lack of branches made them ideal for ship building. The light golden hue of the fibres was prized for furniture. Even the gum was mined by the Europeans for varnishes and as fire-kindle.
The poor kauri were deliberately bled for their gum. Others had a kinder fate: being logged to become masts.
What were once ancient forests are now almost endangered.
Now, these once majestic forests are reduced to baby kauris struggling to match their ancestors' size. The kauri are still massively tall, but many trunks seem no bigger than a normal tree.
It shows that they still need years to catch up to their former glory.
It could be centuries before they reach their full size.
Although regulations to protect the kauri were put in place a long time ago, the trees are still in danger. Now, they're at risk of catching kauri dieback.
Kauri dieback is a disease threatening the kauri trees. It causes the leaves to go yellow, the trees to bleed resin and, eventually, the death of the tree.
If you're travelling in New Zealand, you'll often see areas to wipe off your shoes after or before hiking. This isn't for mud: it's to help prevent the kauri dieback from spreading.
After all they've been through, why wouldn't you want to protect these gentle, Jurassic giants?
Kauri trees grow in the north of the North Island. There are a number of forests where you can visit them.
I went to Manginaangina, a park on the Fullers Great Sights bus tour I did up to Cape Reinga.
The Kauri Walk I went on lasted about five minutes, but that's all it took to fall in love with these giants.
They reminded me of Tolkien's ents – the living tree beings. But not of them specifically. More like, they're wise ancestors who now watched over the forest.
Maybe I just spent too much time at Hobbiton.
Why Am I Telling You About Trees?
The kauri were a surprising favourite of mine during my explorations of New Zealand.
First, the kea nearly overshadowed the kiwibird. Now, the kauri have outshone the other native flora and fauna of New Zealand.
This country is full of surprises – and unique indigenous species.
Spreading the word about these species helps keep them alive. It leads to protections being put in place and research being done to help them flourish.
I wanted to do my small part to share the story of one of the most ancient trees in the world (seriously, that's so cool!).
Be mindful of indigenous species when you travel. Do what you can to help them survive – even if it's just cleaning your shoes!
What native species did you fall in love with on your travels?
MAJESTIC TREES. THEY MUST HAVE WITNESSED SO MUCH. YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS ARE AWESOME.
Thats so unfortunate that they are very few of them left. They look so beautiful and have so much history! Will check these out when we visit.
Yeah, it's very upsetting. I love them – which is sort of weird to say about a tree.
THE TREES ARE MAJESTIC. IT IS A PLEASURE TO LOOK AT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS.


The Vitro Ceramic Bearing was developed to provide the least resistance possible and lowest starting torque of any bearing. This can be a great advantage for the racer looking for the highest level of performance.
Featuring Si3N4 ceramic balls. For best results lube with our Advantage Bearing Oil.


Last year's martial arts/steampunk action/comedy film Tai Chi Zero was explicitly designed to be followed by a sequel — the two films shot back to back — and now that second film, Tai Chi Hero, is almost upon us. (It was released in Hong Kong last fall.) A variety of posters are being revealed today highlighting characters from the film, and we've got the villain.
More than anything else this line in the synopsis for the second film makes me very curious: "that suits Lu Chan just fine, as the mutant horn on his head gives him incredible kung-fu power, but leaves him dumber each time, and closer to death." Lu Chan is the hero of the title, and I love the idea of a trade-off in power represented there. It's a video game concept, and these films embrace such things whole-heartedly. But it's also a classic idea inspired by tales that are centuries old, where the thing that gives a character power also destroys them.
See the poster and a trailer below.
Tai Chi Hero opens on April 26.
Lu Chan (Jayden Yuan) is still trying to find his place in Chen Village, the legendary town where everyone is a martial arts master…and Chen-style Tai Chi is forbidden to outsiders. But since he helped save the town from a frightening steam-powered machine, Yuniang (Angelababy), beautiful daughter of Grandmaster Chen (Tony Leung Ka-Fai), agrees to marry Lu Chan and bring him into the family. It's only a formality, though – she is the teacher, and he is the student – and that suits Lu Chan just fine, as the mutant horn on his head gives him incredible kung-fu power, but leaves him dumber each time, and closer to death.
Chen Village still stands in the shadow of danger. A prodigal brother returns, Lu Chan's presence invokes a curse on the town, and Yuniang's scorned fiancée has an appetite for revenge, as well as some new partners in crime.
The second in a trilogy from the creators of IP MAN and DETECTIVE DEE, and featuring action directed by the legendary Sammo Hung, TAI CHI HERO is a full-on, steampunk-infused, video game-influenced kung fu throwdown that will knock you out of your seat.


text:
Jesus, Field of Dreams, and Border Crossovers: Reflections on Mark 5:1-20
The classic film, Field of Dreams, is one of those flicks I can watch over and over again. There is something about the "If you build it, they will come" mantra and the risky vision of Ray Kinsella (played by Kevin Costner) that draws me in and even sends me out inspired. I then contemplate where and how I can build my own field of dreams, complete with classic ballplayers who pilgrimage through a cornfield, cross over from death to life, and join me in a simple game of catch.
While my favorite scene is the ending, Ray reunited with his deceased father, in close second is the "crossover" scene (see below). Ray Kinsella has made his journey across the country, following a voice and strange clues, questing for all the right answers to this mysterious and border-line vision of insanity. Along the way he picks up a young hitchhiker, Archie Graham, who longs to fulfill his own dreams of becoming a professional ballplayer. Fast forward many scenes later, to the "field of dreams" in Iowa, where Archie is invited by epic ballplayers like "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and Ty Cobb. While the Kinsella family, to include their young daughter with hot dog in hand, and classic author, Terrence Mann (played by James Earl Jones), are seated in the bleachers, Archie lifts a fly ball into the outfield and drives in the go ahead run- a perfectly executed sacrifice fly by the "rookie." Just as they are reveling in the moment, Ray's brother in-law, who is unable to see these "ghosts" in the middle of a game, interrupts and underscores the insanity that is this "field of dreams" mission. He proceeds to lift up their daughter, Karin, as testimony of their foolishness, only to carelessly drop her from the top bleacher, whereby she is knocked unconscious.
Panic sets in as the camera pans to Archie Graham. If you have seen the movie, you know that Archie is simply the younger persona of the aged doctor, "Moonlight" Graham, whose professional baseball career was short-lived. And now Archie has a choice, stay in the game or cross over the gravel path that separates the deceased ball players from the real world. If Archie crosses over, he will forfeit his youth, regress to an aged doctor, and cut short again his playing career. If he stays, he can play on- but at the little girls expense. The cinematography underscores the drama of the moment, as Archie chooses the former and slowly crosses over the gravel, transfigures from rookie to Doc, pats Karin on the back, and reveals a piece of hotdog as culprit.
A risky and sacrificial crossover brought rescue and healing to the little girl. This is why Archie had come...it was for more than a baseball game. He had come to make a crossover of deliverance.
We come to Mark 5 and we read of another crossover. Jesus and his disciples have been seaside for the duration of the gospel's opening anecdotes. It can be said that Mark has a fondness for the sea as metaphor and allusion. Mark is emphatic about the beginnings of Jesus' ministry taking place by the Sea of Galilee and among poor, Jewish peasants, of which Jesus is certainly one of them. Yet, the Sea of Galilee is about more than geography; it is sacred and mythical symbol: chaos, Hebrew exodus from hard-hearted Pharaoh, and allusion to those very systems and boundaries that exclude and segregate. Up to this point, Jesus has merely "passed along the sea" (Mk. 1:16) and gone out to teach "beside the sea" (Mk. 2:13; 4:1). However, now we learn of Jesus' intentions to "go across to the other side" of the "sea." In other words, Jesus is going to venture from Galilee, home of marginalized and poor Jewish peasants, to the country of the Gerasenes, home of unclean and unwelcome Gentiles, i.e. non-Jews. And just as Jesus crosses over the sea, he "immediately" encounters a demon possessed man.
Similar to Archie Graham, this is a risky crossover that will define much of why the story is being told the way it is being told. That is, Mark unveils Jesus' message and mission as not only for the Jewish remnant in Galilee, but also for the whole of humanity. Jesus is actually redefining who is in and who is out of God's covenantal promises and activity. Actually, in this dramatic crossover, Jesus declares that no one is an unwelcome participant in the Messianic movement. It is a gospel for the whole world.
But that is only the beginning of this subversive crossover.
The story is told that this man had made a home among the tombs, among the dead. He howls into the darkness and bruises himself with stones, an ancient cutter who has resorted to self-inflicted wounds in order to deal with uncontrollable anguish. Scripture says he is possessed by an unclean spirit. Even more, the only encounters this man has had with others have been those who quest to restrain him; no one has even sought to liberate him.
Until Jesus, who has crossed over the sea for such a man as this- an unclean, possessed, Gentile outsider who lives among the dead.
No Jew in their right mind, let alone a rabbinical teacher, would permit interaction with this figure.
Until Jesus, who has crossed over the sea for such a story of exodus as this.
Jesus asks the plaguing spirit to identify itself. The reply, "My name is Legion; for we are many."
Legion?
A legion was a collection of soldiers in the Roman army. Some have suggested that this man was haunted by the memory of such an army that ransacked his village. The man was traumatized by first-hand viewings of family and friends overcome by the oppressive activity of those dressed in the military garb representative of the powerful empire and emperor. He was unable to escape the evil and injustice that "plagued" him and his community and ultimately left him for dead...among the dead.
That is, until Jesus crosses over. And when Jesus meets the man and identifies the unclean spirits that hold him prisoner, he casts them out into swine of 2000, sends them down a steep bank, and into the sea to be drowned.
Yes, the army sent into pigs and drowned by the sea; a way out made possible for the one held captive for so long.
Sounds a lot like an ancient story. A Hebrew people, slaves to an oppressive empire, who cross over a sea, and leave the army in the waters, drowning their soldiers and all that held God's marginalized people in bondage.
Again, Mark illustrates Jesus as the beginning of a new exodus, a new way out. And it begins with a risky crossover to the other side of the sea.
The story continues as Jesus sends this delivered demoniac to the Decapolis, his hometown, to share the good news of his rescue, "Go home to your friends, and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and what mercy he has shown you."
And the tomb-dweller does exactly this.
Mark says, "And he went away and began to proclaim in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him; and everyone was amazed."
Everyone except for those who lost their pigs.
There are always those who are skeptical of Jesus, offended by Jesus, and refuse to make the crossover with Jesus.
There are those who are afraid, crippled by fear, and want nothing to do with the work of Jesus and the kingdom he has come to bring. They cannot see the mystical activity of God unfolding right in front of them and so dismiss anyone who does.
Maybe this is because crossing over with Jesus is hard. It can cause us to be filled with fear, as Jesus invites us to encounter those who are not like us and to enter into meaningful fellowship with those the rest of the world has left for dead, or at least on the other side of the border.
Maybe it's because Jesus challenges the very systems of exploitation that have made possible our privileged status and my context of comfort. Jesus even sends them into swine to be drowned by the sea. So much for the cozy Jesus, long flowing, blonde locks of love, seated among curly haired children, and the staple white, fluffy lamb stage right.
Again, Jesus is illustrated as the Human One who crosses over national borders, social boundaries, cultural assumptions, lines of segregation, and walls of division:
"Mark's portrait of Jesus as a boundary crosser ought to disturb us, given our world of explicit and implicit apartheid, vast economic disparity, and institutionalized enmity. the imperatives to cross the stormy seas of racism, to give priority to those who are poor, and to rediscover human solidarity are urgent today" (Myers, et al., "Say to This Mountain", p. 89).
But let us not forget, this story is about deliverance. Jesus, who was once by the sea, has crossed over the sea, and set free a man bound by unclean spirits of suffering and pain. Even more, Mark's risky crossover story poses many questions to the reader, to you and I.
Would we be willing to do the same? Gravel lines are all over the place and lay before us a choice, will we cross over? Will you be willing to risk it all, reputation, comfort, privilege, pride, to embrace those often ignored, neglected, and labeled unclean? Am I willing to not only hear of others pain, but also enter into it and quest to transform it...maybe even set them free?
Will we cross over racial lines?
Will we move beyond economic divides?
Will we reach across social and political rifts?
Will we enter those places that wreak of death and boldly pursue opportunities to resurrect life?
In light of the hot button political debate, can Jesus' crossover even frame the church's posture in regards to national borders and immigration laws?
Or will we rest in fear, more concerned about our pigs?
The kingdom of God is a risky vision. Better said, God's dreams for the world are border-line insanity. We are invited to sell all we have, risk all that we are, and crossover with Jesus who has begun to build a new humanity for a new creation.
Will you risk the crossover? Jesus already has and beckons us as disciples to come and follow.
Spiritual Formation: Questions to Ponder
Where and/or with whom do you need to cross over and befriend, forgive, invite, embrace, welcome, etc.? What relationships need mending? To whom do you need to say "I am sorry?"
Have you maybe rejected Jesus and Jesus' call on your life? Like the swineherders, are you more concerned about your pigs…
...your reputation?
…your future?
…your doubts?
…your fears?
…your status?
…your faults?
Maybe today you surrender these pigs to the sea and embrace Jesus as healer, friend, teacher, Lord.
Are there deep wounds in your life that have become like demons, crippling you from being all God has made you to be?
Name them.
Are there legions of pain that haunt you and your dreams, plague you from living into the life God dreams for you?
Borders are everywhere. Walls of division remind us that we are more known by our differences than what we hold in common. Still, Jesus crosses over all walls of division, all borders of exclusion, all lines of segregation.
Name some of those places locally and globally that you long to see Jesus and those who claim to follow cross over and bring peace, justice, hope, healing, and the love of God.
Labels: Gospel of Mark, Lectionary Reflections, Lent, Sermons, Spiritual Formation, Youth Ministry


This weekend I am headed to my bff's 😀 She lives where we grew up and it's always a good time going back! If I could I would pick her up and move her here but we both know we belong on the beach so until I can afford a couple of beach houses we're stuck 3 hours apart..
I can never seem to get enough of them either. T has been one of the girls that has been here for every one of my most important and least important life events. She's been there for me through thick and thin and she's one of the few people who I consider a best friend.
So when he gets home he'll shower and pack and we'll be on our way! Here's the second part in which I cringe a little. A three-hour car ride with a baby is hard. A three-hour car ride with a toddler .. can be fine .. or TORTURE! We'll just have to see how E feels..
Until then, I've got some dishes to do, and I might even vacuum before we leave just so it's nice when we get back!
← Crafts: Just Added Scarves to Etsy!


text:
by Elazar Abrahams January 4, 201810:30 pm November 5, 2017
The Good Place: Season 2 – Opinion
The Good Place's midseason premiere is January 4th, 8:30pm on NBC.
By Ryan O'Connell
At this point it's not a new or novel statement to say that there is a lot more bad news out there than good news these days. For the love of Lloyd Christmas, it's become a deluge-level onslaught of horrible and of course it's become damn near unbearable.
It would then go without saying that positive sources of entertainment are worth more now than possibly ever. Because of this, we're able to overlook the fact that the latest season of Curb Your Enthusiasm was just okay because in all honesty, we were just happy the show was back and instead of focusing on our struggles, it was better to focus on Larry David's. That is a proven fact.
Yet another bonafide positive source of entertainment that hasn't gotten as much attention as Curb, but certainly merits it is The Good Place, which begins the back half of its second season tonight. I can't tell you enough that it's a worthy distraction.
The Good Place will make you happy, slightly surprising seeing as how it's a comedy set in the afterlife and not the… well, I don't want to spoil anything. It takes place in the afterlife.
The first season was refreshing, wildly funny and endlessly interesting. Each episode made you think on average of three times per episode, often about not-so-light and not-so-run-of-the-mill topics such as a our own mortality, right and wrong and the lengths will go to to ensure our own survival. Ethics plays a major role in the show, so much show that one of the main characters was a professor and expert on the matter, something that drives him to the brink of insanity on a regular basis. It's hard enough trying to do things the right way; even harder when you are breaking down the reason for doing said things the right way. Anytime you willingly look behind the curtain, it complicates things.
In the show's second season, they have continued along the same path as the first season, all while upping the stakes. They've turned tables, turned the tables back, turned them again, ditched tables, created new tables and flipped those as well. It's an amazingly brave show and you can tell that it's creator Michael Schur, who created Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn 99, is digging into his massive tool chest of experience while piloting the show. It's fun too because of how it gently reminds you off the Parks, as well as The Office, and calls to mind a time when shows had both a heart and a brain, not only a desire for cheap laughs.
That heart really started to show itself in the third episode of the second season titled "Existential Crisis", as the show started flirting with a new emotional vibe: sweetness. I was wondering when it was coming. The presence of sweetness was one of Parks and Recreations best qualities. It was a hilarious show with fantastic characters, but the fact that those characters cared so much about one another was down right wonderful. There was a level of joy on that show absent from so many other shows. Since The Good Place had started I was waiting for it to show up because I just knew that if Schur was at the helm, joy and sweetness would follow.
So far there have been hints, mainly between Eleanor and Chidi, but in "Existential Crisis" that Schur sweetness was pushed to the forefront in the an eleventh hour scene between Tahani and Jason, with Jason cheering Tahani up. On another show, it could have happened, but wouldn't have had the extra gear to it. But because the show has done such a great job of subtly developing and fine-tuning Jason's character, it made his words of comfort to Tahani mean that much more. And it's not as if they put words in his mouth that didn't make sense for the character. They were Jason's words, delivered perfectly. When it happened I turned to my wife and said "and now this show's starting to get sweet on us. As if it weren't good enough already." It was a throw away line on my part, but thinking about it later, it was both my main takeaway from the episode and indicative of how much I enjoy the show.
So yes, things are pretty bad right now and it's easy to get wrapped up in all the negativity and to hop on board the numerous outrage trains leaving the station on a regular basis. But you can't let it consume you, you can't let it be your everything. Distractions have always been important and these days, they just might be that much more so.
You'd be hard-pressed to find a better distraction than The Good Place right now.
Throwing your phone into a lake might work as well.
Tagged with: 2017 2018 action actor actress bad news bad place binge brooklyn 99 cast character characters clip comedy drama entertainment episode finale imdb January jokes kristen bell midseason mike schur nbc netflix network The good place news opinion Parks and Recreation pilot pop culture premiere preview recap release review Season series show spoiler spoilers streaming ted danson television the good place review the good place season 2 the good place season 3 the office Thursday time tonight trailer trump TV tv and city tv review tv show tvandcity watch winter


He's twenty-four years old and has already been compared to Frank Sinatra. This Palestinian singer-songwriter found his love for music during the most difficult time of his life.
Omar was born in Nablus, a town on the West Bank of Palestine, which was considered a rough area. While growing up, Omar experienced the Second Intifada, which was a period of extreme tension between Palestinians and Israelis. It was during that time Omar learned how to play the piano.
Omar spent most of his time listening to a multi-cultural mix of music, which is how he discovered Frank Sinatra's "Fly Me to The Moon". He gives Sinatra full credit for giving that push in the back to start singing career and went on to found the Sinatra Society during his time at Cardiff University. He even toured the UK with the University's Big Band.
Omar Kamal's debut single has reached over 100.000 views on YouTube.
Omar returned to Palestine in 2014 to organize a few concerts and got noticed by Sony Music Entertainment Middle East. After signing a record deal with Sony, Omar recorded his debut single; a cover of Michael Jackson's "Love Never Felt So Good" and record an accompanying music video which already has over 100.000 views on youtube.
Being a Palestinian artist can be both positive and negative, he told MEMO. Omar believes there is room for many types of artists, some more political than others.
Even though Omar mostly sings in English, he also sings in Arabic, French and Italian. His video of him singing the Palestinian Anthem gained him over 300.000 views since the upload.
His debut album "Serenade" got realized by many iconic artists like producer Dave Pierce (Michael Buble, The Frank Sinatra Estate), producer Bob Rock (Metallica, Aerosmith) and session players who have worked with legends like Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney and Sammy Davis Jr.
As his fan base grows every day, we certainly expect great things from Omar Kamal.
Islamic law says music is haram. Muhammad is quoted in hadiths as saying as much – he didn't like it at all.
"Allah Mighty and Majestic sent me as a guidance and mercy to believers and commanded me to do away with musical instruments, flutes, strings, crucifixes, and the affair of the pre-Islamic period of Ignorance." [Abu Dawud].
Many scholars would consider this crooner an apostate. I say there is so much beautiful music – maybe not a lot of the rap or hip hop – written mostly in the West that Islam should be dumped. It can't be right and Muslims are missing out on so much beauty.


Shrewsbury Athletic Club athletes have competed in the Harper Scarper 5K Race, the final fixture in the Telford Sexarathon Series, where the side were led home by Matt Hall in 6th place in 16/02, with James Hickinbottom 11th in 16/15 and 1st Veteran Over 35, Matt Wooden 36th in his first Sexarathon race for the Club in a personal best time of 18/26, Haydn Jones was 59th in 19/34 and Simon Cole 73rd in 20/14, also in his first Sexarathon race for the Club. Versatile veteran Gill Evans was 2nd Lady Veteran Over 55 on the night but won the age category crown for the Series to add to the Over 55 crown she won in the Shropshire Summer Hill Race Series.
Sara Willhoit finished 2nd in the Women's race and 26th overall in the Ellesmere 10K Race in a season's best time of 38/45, with Haydn Jones 55th in 41/28, Pete Hughes 74th in 43/23 and Chris Hedley 148th in 46/25. In the Ellerdine Effort 5K Race, Luke Butler finished 13th in 16/48, just two seconds outside his personal best, with Stewart Farley 25th in a personal best time of 18/03 and 3rd Veteran Over 35. Two Club runners competed in the Stretton Skyline, Connor Middleton 15th in 3/17/04 and Simon Cole 30th in 3/37/00.
The young Club athletes were out in force at the recent Telford Games, with many successes and four Games records. There were individual victories for the following: U11 Girls 150m Bridget Williams 22.94, U11 Boys Raphael Carson 60m 8.7(equals Games Record), 150m 21.56, Howler Throw 38.13m(New Games Record), Under 13 Boys Adam Edwards 200m 27.96, 800m 2/22/03, Under 15 Girls 75m Hurdles Chloe Speake 12.61, Under 17 Women 3000m Jess Gunner 10/58(New Games Record), Under 17 Women High Jump Rebecca Walker 1.60m, Under 17 Men Louis Schofield High Jump 1.65m, Long Jump 6.04m, Under 17 Men Triple Jump Bradley Davies-Pughe 12.47m.
Pat Higgins won the Veteran Women's Hammer Throw at the Telford Games with a New Games Record throw of 24.42m, following on from a bronze medal in the Women's Veteran Over 60 category for the Hammer Throw, 24.21m and the Weight Throw, 9.54m at the British Masters Athletics Federation Open Track and Field Championships in Birmingham.
Photo. Sara Willhoit at the Ellesmere 10k.


Okey Duckey born from a hangover of New Year's Eve (or is better to say Silvester?) in Berlin January 1st of 2004.
The character was created some years before, in Florianópolis, SC - on the south region of Brazil, with no story, context, or even name... Back to Germany, the first draft came up to paper, then becoming one after another till today!
The strips are made 100% in digital format, mixing bitmaps and vector.
To publish Okey Duckey on a nonprofit media, leave our reference: "http://www.OkeyDuckey.com". Please, send us an e-mail with your URL.
To publish Okey Duckey on a profit media, contact the author.
A Okey Duckey random strip also is available for blogs and websites. Click here to visit futher informations, or click "For Free" at main menu.


text:
Review: The Forever Sea by Joshua Phillip Johnson (The Forever Sea #1)
February 9, 2021 by Mada 1 Comment
The first book in a new environmental epic fantasy series set in a world where ships kept afloat by magical hearthfires sail an endless grass sea.
On the never-ending, miles-high expanse of prairie grasses known as the Forever Sea, Kindred Greyreach, hearthfire keeper and sailor aboard harvesting vessel The Errant, is just beginning to fit in with the crew of her new ship when she receives devastating news. Her grandmother–The Marchess, legendary captain and hearthfire keeper–has stepped from her vessel and disappeared into the sea.
But the note she leaves Kindred suggests this was not an act of suicide. Something waits in the depths, and the Marchess has set out to find it.
To follow in her grandmother's footsteps, Kindred must embroil herself in conflicts bigger than she could imagine: a water war simmering below the surface of two cultures; the politics of a mythic pirate city floating beyond the edges of safe seas; battles against beasts of the deep, driven to the brink of madness; and the elusive promise of a world below the waves.
Kindred finds that she will sacrifice almost everything–ship, crew, and a life sailing in the sun–to discover the truth of the darkness that waits below the Forever Sea.
Thank you to Sarah Mather at Titan Books for granting me an ARC of this wonderful book. All review thoughts are mine only.
The Forever Sea is the start of something special. A new wave of environmental fantasy that I think is a unique start. It explores the fragility of human nature, but it also isn't afraid to show the impact that humanity has wrought on mother nature. The real characters of this book are the ocean of grass itself, the beasts lurking in the depths of the underground seas, and the hidden mysteries that lie beneath. That said, I did find a few flaws here and there. Some parts of the novel I believed could have been trimmed. More interactions between Seraph and Kindred would have been nice because that is where I think the strength of the novel shines, and I shall explain why. Kindred in many ways, is a free and volatile character that wants to achieve her Grandmother's dreams. In a way, the relationship between her Grandmother and Kindred lies fundamentally at the core of this novel. There are subtle hints given which unlock further mysteries as you read onwards. You will soon start to see the strengths and the weakness of this narrative effect. I am not an expert, but let's say for example, without giving too many spoilers away. Strength can be that as Kindred burns the hearth fires, bones of former dead captains that have sailed the sea, you might see a clue or a visual memory that relates to her Grandmother. Her Grandmother was a tough pirate.
But a weakness of that then draws on constantly reminding the reader of her Grandmother's vision. That is something you'll soon see, but it can get a bit repetitive. This is where I would have focused on what Kindred wants to achieve from doing what her Grandmother would have done, but in a much more different way. As a result, Kindred's focus on her Grandmother's legacy neglects another problem. When the novel goes from Kindred to other characters, as a result, the side-characters like Seraph, Captain Jane, Cantrev become more interesting. Kindred then, is focused on her Grandmother which detracts a little bit in my opinion. But this is typical of any fantasy novel at the start of a new series. I've read many, where sometimes main characters don't need to be the main center of the action. Other side-characters drive the plot too. As this is a fantasy series, it takes time for characters to mature. However, I think a good focus in the next sequel would be to focus on what Kindred wants because as you'll see many times in this novel, her end-game goal is shifting. Constantly wanting. She's not always being satisfied with what she has in my opinion. Without discussing too much on the spoiler boundary, as she discovers clues within the rumored Once City, her viewpoint changes. Things get out of hand for all characters. Big battles occur between dreadnoughts and massive ships. Pirates plunder and steal. I feel the main story of this first novel focuses on a water war between two cultures. (And that's the only way I can stop myself from spoiling too much). Moving onto the romance, I think it was well built, but it was rushed in my opinion. I am now finding myself of the opinion that romance in fantasy needs to stop happening so quickly. I need time to build myself with a character and feel they need to get together. Little Sarah and Kindred are a great couple together, but I would have wanted more emphasis which I think will be followed in the next sequel.
Another flaw I could see was, the worldbuilding is excellent. There is enough distinction between cities, factions, kingdoms, and cities. The story isn't afraid to tell you where it's going, it's very clear. It uncovers hidden lore, and Arcadia reminds me of Orisinium and Glenumbra from when I played Elder Scrolls Online. Many locations of this game I played, had a direct resemblance to what was being described in the novel. The Once City reminded me of an advanced civilization mixed with some interesting content. To put it this way, it reminded me of Clockwork City and the Ancient Dwarver Ruins of Tamriel being mixed. That's as much as you're going to get. The politics are interesting in this novel, but there isn't enough of it. And this is a fundamental problem Kindred will face.
I do not doubt that she wants to be free, I do not doubt that she wants to travel the world. But in that, politics will consume her quickly no matter where ever she goes, it is human nature. But you know, I am excited about the numerous worlds involved in this series. We could be going to exotic places. Heck, I would like to see a Mesoamerican world within this series. But we will see. The writing is superb, the side-characters are written to their exact purpose, and the novel's lore and its unique ability to create a new system of magic are well thought out. In many ways, it resembles the Elder Scrolls Online for me, in scope and size. The dialogue and the narrative is well explained, and the story itself has a straight focus. I would want to see Kindred becoming and evolving more of her personality throughout the series, and I want to see what her goals are as opposed to following others. I think, in time she will. But she has much to learn. I liked Seraph. I also think I know who the storyteller is, but that's me.
Overall, it's this novel that you need to have on your bookshelf in 2021. Fantastic work. I can't wait to read the second sequel!
About Mada
Mada, the Medjay of Faiyum, is a book reviewer of fantasy and sci-fi, mostly fantasy and historical fiction, and passionate about video gaming, a fan of franchises such as Paradox, Total War, Assassin Creed.
alburke47 says
I used the term "eco-fantasy" for Blood of an Exile." I believe it should be a thing. 🙂


Cerastium (ser-rass-tee-um); Mouse-ear chickweed, Pink Family (Caryophyllaceae). Cerastium is a large genus of low-growing, hardy and practically ineradicable perennials. Any sandy or ordinary well-drained soil and full sun are the only requirements. C. tomentosum (toh-men-toh-sum) Snow-In-Summer is native to Europe, grows to 3 to 6 inches high mat of small gray leaves and dainty, white tubular flowers.


text:
De Blasio's Pandemic Budget Deal Short on Details, Big on Risks, Analysts Say
By Greg David
SHARE De Blasio's Pandemic Budget Deal Short on Details, Big on Risks, Analysts Say
Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke about the 2020 budget during a City Hall news conference, June 30, 2020.
The $88.1 billion budget deal reached Tuesday by Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council in the wake of the coronavirus crisis and a month of protests includes a major reduction in police overtime that many mayors have promised and none have delivered.
The spending agreement also depends on $1 billion in unspecified labor savings. It has no provision for the major reductions in state aid threatened by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. And de Blasio is looking towards uncertain federal aid or risky borrowing to help ease the pain.
All those potential holes appeared even before the city released detailed information on how much it has agreed to spend and what it expects in revenue as the pandemic's thrown the world economy for a loop.
"This is the first time in 15 years I've seen a budget without a press release explaining how the budget was balanced," said Maria Doulis, vice president of the Citizens Budget Commission. A press release issued late Tuesday afternoon contained few details.
As hundreds of protesters have occupied City Hall in recent days, demanding "defunding" of the NYPD, some city officials criticized the budget for using sleight of hand to reduce police spending by a claimed $1 billion. Much of the savings, they note, comes from merely transferring functions like school safety out of the Police Department.
An Occupy City Hall protester helps spread the message.
City comptroller and mayoral candidate Scott Stringer called the changes in police spending "a bait and switch and a paper-thin excuse for reform." Public Advocate Jumaane Williams said he would attempt to block property tax collections because police spending had not been cut enough.
Even Council Speaker Corey Johnson acknowledged the $1 billion goal sought by advocates hadn't been reached, and that the true total for cuts to and transfers from the NYPD was $837 million.
But fiscal experts are more concerned about whether the budget is realistic and about how relatively small the reductions are in comparison to the big spending increases since de Blasio took office in 2014.
'No Plan to Get There'
Despite significant downturns in projected city revenue, the $88.1 billion pact returns spending only to the level of the 2018 budget. If the mayor had increased spending since he took office in 2014 at the rate of inflation, the total this year would have been $84 billion.
Both numbers, though, are a far cry from the pre-pandemic $95 billion proposal de Blasio presented in February.
His plan to shrink the workforce through attrition returns employment to only 2018 levels as well. Since the previous headcount record set in 2008, the city has added almost 16,000 employees, of which roughly 6,000 are a result of the de Blasio universal pre-K program.
Since the attrition envisioned in the budget reduces the number of employees by about 3,000, the payroll will still be 10,000 larger than 2008.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Comptroller Scott Stringer in happier times.
Rob Bennett/Mayoral Photography Office
Achieving the planned reductions will not be easy. Stringer immediately attacked the proposal to slash overtime for uniformed and civilian NYPD employees by up to $353.2 million "with no plan to get there."
While de Blasio contended he has made progress reducing police overtime, the figure in the last five years has never dipped below $693 million annually. Meanwhile, a projection that the 2020 figure would be $623 million is expected to be revised sharply higher.
'Crisis Far From Over'
The mayor is planning to slash labor costs by $1 billion and threatens he will have to lay off 22,000 workers in October if he doesn't reach the target. But such savings are very difficult to win from the city's powerful labor unions.
The education budget also illustrates the risk. The mayor said the Department of Education's $23 billion budget had been cut by $400 million from his previous proposals. The state has threatened to reduce aid to the city schools by almost $3 billion if additional federal aid does not appear.
The mayor has made it clear he is counting on either additional federal aid or authorization to borrow money to reduce the cuts in Tuesday's budget.
A Slow Climb Back Begins as NYC Hits Likely Bottom on Job Losses
Doing so would merely delay the problem since such aid would only last for a year or two, when tax revenue and the economy are likely to be depressed for several years, economists say.
This week James Parrott, an economist at the New School, estimated that despite reopening its economy the city could see 600,000 fewer jobs at the end of the year compared to February. Other official forecasts don't see a full recovery until 2024.
"The mayor and the City Council haven't done enough to cut recurring spending," said Andrew Rein, president of the Citizens Budget Commission. "The crisis is far from over."
Next Up In Government
Mayor Adams Lays Out 'Working People's Agenda' in State of the City Speech
I Was Passed Over as NYC's Chief Actuary Because I'm Asian and Gay, Former Deputy Says in Lawsuit
Newest Legal Cannabis Shop Pops Up in Greenwich Village but Will Close for Construction
Pressure to Boost Spending Shapes City and State Budgets Despite Revenue Risks
State Senate Committee Rejects Hector LaSalle for NY Chief Judge
NYPD's Track Record on Overtime Spending Casts Doubt on Budget Claims


text:
Forza Series Turns Ten
Peter Paltridge
On May 3, 2005, the original Forza Motorsport was released for the XBox. The series has grown to become Microsoft's flagship racing franchise, spanning all three of their consoles.
Since then, one sequel to the Forza series has been released every two years. Forza Motorsport 2 appeared in 2007 for the XBox 360, Forza Motorsport 3 made its debut in 2009, again on the 360, Forza Motorsport 4 showed up in 2011, and Forza Motorsport 5 in 2013. To fill the gaps in between main releases, Microsoft introduced a spinoff called Forza Horizon which made its first appearance in 2012 and its second in 2014.
Congratulations to the series were both sent yesterday from the official Forza Twitter account as well as from the Twitter of XBox president Phil Spencer.
@ForzaMotorsport
May 3, 2005 it all began. Ten amazing years of Forza! Thanks to all our fans around the world.
11:51 AM – 3 May 2015
@XboxP3
Congrats, it's been a good ride. https://twitter.com/ForzaMotorsport/status/594937429234032641
6:35 PM – 3 May 2015
Seeing as it has almost been two years again, the series will continue biannually like clockwork with Forza Motorsport 6, which launches this fall for Xbox One.
Related ItemsForzaforza motorsportXboxxbox 360xboxone
← Previous Story Four Minutes Of Gameplay From Dirt Rally
Next Story → SMS Racing Shows You How To Text While Racing
About Peter Paltridge
Forza Horizon 5 Official Announce Trailer
Rocket League Still Arrives Next Week
Forza Horizon 4 Hot Wheels Legends Pack Launched


text:
Die 10.000 m im Eisschnelllauf der Männer bei den Olympischen Winterspielen 2010 wurden am 23. Februar 2010 im Richmond Olympic Oval ausgetragen.

Olympiasieger wurde Lee Seung-hoon aus Südkorea. Silber sicherte sich Iwan Skobrew aus Russland und Bronze ging an den Niederländer Bob de Jong.

Bestehende Rekorde

Ergebnisse

Weblinks

 Ergebnisse

10.000 m (Männer)

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


America could meet all of its current electricity needs with large central concentrating solar power plants according to a report released today, "On the Rise: Solar Thermal Power and the Fight Against Global Warming" by Environment America. These solar thermal power plants covering an area of 100 x 100-mile area in the Southwest, slightly more than what's already been excavated for strip mining for coal across the country, could power the entire nation; while slashing global warming emissions. Because solar thermal energy storage allows electric generating capacity even when the sun is not shining, it can replace traditional energy sources like coal, natural gas and nuclear power.
"If we are going to get serious about fighting global warming and addressing our nation's energy woes, solar energy must be part of the solution, said Anna Aurilio, Director of Environment America's Washington DC office. "Tapping this abundant and clean domestic energy source must be a centerpiece of America's energy, environmental and economic policies," she added.
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has identified the potential for more than 7,000 gigawatts (GW) of concentrating solar power generation on lands in the southwestern United States alone - more than six times current U.S. electricity consumption. Other areas of the United States, such as the mountain West, the Great Plains and Florida, can also generate significant power from the sun.
"This report confirms what we in the industry have known for a long time – that utility-scale concentrating solar power (CSP) has the potential to provide a clean, reliable energy choice to power America and help us achieve national energy security in the 21st century," said Rhone Resch, president of the Solar Energy Industries Association in Washington, D.C. "We agree wholeheartedly with the report's recommendation to provide the proper incentives to encourage development of CSP plants. Specifically, it is imperative that Congress follows through on passing a final bill to provide a multi-year extension of the solar investment tax credit (ITC) -- a policy with support from over 85 percent of the American public," he added.
Concentrating solar power development has accelerated dramatically since the beginning of 2007. More than 4,000 MW of solar thermal projects are in some phase of development nationwide and could be completed by 2012. However, solar energy tax credits that are helping make these projects cost-effective are set to expire at the end of the year, putting their future in doubt.
"Federal clean energy tax incentives are spurring investment, creating thousands of "green-collar" jobs, and helping reduce global warming pollution," said Anna Aurilio. "If Congress lets them expire, clean energy projects will grind to a halt," she added.
Concentrating solar power plants are increasingly cost-competitive with other power generation technologies that do not produce carbon dioxide, the main global warming pollutant. The cost of energy from solar thermal power plants is estimated to be competitive in cost with theoretical coal-fired power plants that capture and store their carbon dioxide emissions and with new nuclear power plants.
The report concludes that with leadership at the state and federal level and the right policies, that, putting 80 gigawatts, enough to power 25 million homes, of concentrating solar power in place by 2030 is within reach. This would have the potential to generate between 75,000 and 140,000 permanent jobs and cut global warming pollution from U.S. electric power plants by at least 6.6 percent by the year 2030.
Electricity generation accounts for more than a third of America's emissions of global warming pollution. "Concentrating solar power can make a large contribution toward reducing global warming pollution in the United States, and do so quickly and at a reasonable cost," concluded Aurilio.