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I will update with an identification as soon as I can track down some history of this structure, which is among the oldest wooden churches in Fitzgerald.
Tag Archives: Churches of Ben Hill County GA
Vernacular African-American Church, Fitzgerald
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Bethel A. M. E. Church, Fitzgerald
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St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, 1908, Fitzgerald
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Abandoned Church, Ben Hill County
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Tornado Damage at Young's Chapel, Ben Hill County
Young's Chapel has been one of my favorite places since I first discovered it over ten years ago. I drive out from Fitzgerald nearly every time I'm home just to check on it. Though I have no connections to the church, I've always felt at home when I visit. It's the kind of place that has that effect on many. On one of those recent trips, I was heartbroken when I saw the damage done by a tornado which passed through in January. As if this special little church needed anything else working against it.
Luckily, Matt Brown recently rescued the pews before vandals could steal or destroy them. They were gone before the tornado came through.
Talk of restoration has been ongoing, but in light of the recent damage it will be an even more difficult task, perhaps impossible.
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Episcopal Vicarage, Fitzgerald
Though I don't believe it was built for the purpose, this house served for many years as the vicarage of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Fitzgerald.
It was razed in 2018.
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Central Christian Church, 1906, Fitzgerald
South Main Street-South Lee Street Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
One of Fitzgerald's oldest and most beautiful churches, this is now home to the congregation of Faith Baptist.
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Mount Isaac Baptist Church, Circa 1910, Arp
Before it was known as Arp, this community on the Irwin-Ben Hill County line was known as Isaac. The name was changed sometime between 1910 and 1915, and judging by the burial dates in the adjoining cemetery, I would estimate that this church dates to about 1910.
Since there was already an Isaac Baptist Church, the small African-American community here named their church Mount Isaac, to distinguish it from the the white church. And though Arp is located in Irwin County, the church and cemetery are just over the county line in Ben Hill.
Many thanks to Laura Wiggins Norris for bringing it to my attention, and to Dale Bledsoe for the history.
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Young's Chapel Methodist Church, 1895, Ben Hill County
This is hallowed ground to me, my favorite place in my home county, and I've been photographing and visiting for many years. Many of my photographer friends have driven from all over Georgia and even Florida to document it themselves. It's in a horrible state of disrepair, and may well be gone if nothing is done to stabilize it. I know some of the family members who have a connection to the place, but I've never been able to track down much information, until now. My friend Sherri Butler, the feature editor of the Fitzgerald Herald-Leader, dug up an article she wrote about it in 1995. A synopsis follows: Young's Chapel Methodist Church started in a brush arbor around 1875 and finally closed in 1974 when the congregation was too small to support it. Once a part of the long vanished Ashley community, the church is located near Rebecca. This structure was built on the site of the brush arbor where its organizers first gathered, but the congregation later moved it about three miles to the present site. This land was donated to the church by John Thomas Young, grandfather of Marsha McWhorter of Fitzgerald and Travis Biggers. Johnny Young, who grew up in the church, suggests it was built around 1876. The chapel was named for the Youngs since so many members of that family were a part of the congregation over the years: Martin Young, who was a state senator and county commissioner; Clyde Young, a state representative; J. R. F. Young, a member of the Ben Hill County school board; and S. S. Young, Sr., Wilcox County Tax Collector. S. B. Young was treasurer and Emma Young was the longtime pianist. Other known members were: Sammy Young, Wiley Young, Able Young, Tommy Young, Hazel Snow, Helen Brooks, and Minnie Brown. Services were held every third Sunday.
The last major renovations were done in 1971 by its few remaining members in an effort to keep it open. There were only eight members left when it closed in 1974. The historical background was supplied to the Herald-Leader in 1965 by Wiley T. Young and Mrs. R. C. Gilmore.
Source: Sherri Butler, Fitzgerald Herald-Leader, 16 August 1995
Note the severe damage to the ceiling at top right…
When Sherri wrote this article, Fitzgerald's Main Street director was attempting to have the church listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and minor repairs were done at that time. However, its condition is now critical to say the least. I'm hoping to get a grassroots group together in the future to do the work to stabilize Young's Chapel. Instead of waiting for the local government to do something, which is unlikely in the current economy, it's time concerned citizens step up to the plate…I don't want this to be a "committee" group, concerned with all that entails. I'd rather it be, in the near future, akin to the work of Habitat for Humanity where people come together and share talents and time to accomplish the goal.
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Salem Baptist Church, 1924, Ben Hill County
This landmark church was likely constructed with material from Fitzgerald Granitoid Works. In recent years its facade has been altered with the addition of a lift for elderly members.
From the cornerstone: Grand Lodge of Georgia F & A. M.; June 20, 1924 A. D. A. L. 5924; J. D. Hamrich, Grand Master Salem Baptist Church – Constituted 1876 – Erected 1924; Deacons: J. T. Young, W. B. White, J. B. Jones, A. L. Reeves, Alfred Gibbs, J. O. Livingston, J. F. Crow, Pastor
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I'm curious about the liminal spaces of home — blending private and public discourse, finding expression between the interior home and exterior environment. I took photographs of small details within this home, thinking of these objects as visual touchstones for the family who lives there — the colors, textures and patterns as the DNA of the place that they inhabit. Transcription references re-presentation (writing, music) as well as the biological crossing of boundaries in gene expression. This screen, punctuated with fragments of personal imagery, calls attention to these transitionally charged spaces of private/public, 2D/3D, and home/neighborhood/village.
-Jennifer Mannebach
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Nick Perera scored the game-winning goal in overtime to lead the Ontario Fury over the Dallas Sidekicks 11-10 in a Major Arena Soccer League game at Citizens Business Bank Arena on Friday night.
Perera also scored in the third quarter and he finished with five assists.
Leonardo De Oliveira scored a goal in the first quarter and another in the second. Maicon De Abreu netted two goals as well, one in the second and one in the fourth.
Juan Carlos Gonzalez scored in the third quarter and fourth quarter, and Alex Caceres finished with a goal in the fourth minute of the second quarter and two assists.
Jose Gonzalez and "Chico" Francisco Cordeiro each finished with a goal apiece.
Neither team led by more than two throughout the game.
Goalkeeper Joey Kapinos finished with 13 saves for the Fury as it improves its record to 6-7.


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We've had unusually warm weather, about 83 degrees today, which makes it feel like Spring. For some reason, everyone seems to think we need to have lots of non-native flowers and the Iceland Poppy is a popular choice. I must admit they are extremely colorful and vibrant when an entire bed is planted with the full range of colors. Everything from pale yellows and peaches to vibrant oranges and deep yellows makes quite a statement when seen from a distance.
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Three months after his initial nomination by President Trump, we seem to have reached the climax of the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearing. Both sides of the political aisle are dissecting every sentence that comes out of Kavanaugh's mouth. The media is intensely examining the misconduct allegations waged against him. With turbulent political discourse surrounding the hearings, many Americans seem to be asking the same question: why?
Who is Brett Kavanaugh?
Kavanaugh grew up in the Maryland suburbs surrounding DC, attending the Jesuit high school Georgetown Preparatory School. He later received undergraduate and law degrees from Yale, the alma mater of three current Supreme Court justices.
He served as a Supreme Court clerk under Justice Anthony Kennedy dating back to 1993. Appointed twelve years ago by President George W. Bush, Kavanaugh was selected to serve on the DC Court of Appeals, considered to be the second-most important court in the nation, behind only the Supreme Court.
Kavanaugh has had 48 clerks in his twelve years on the circuit, of which he says the majority were female. He has also said that if confirmed, he would be the first justice to have an all-female clerk staff.
All these things considered, Kavanaugh seems like quite the upstanding citizen, even after three separate claims of sexual harassment and misconduct. Though unproven, these allegations still cause damage to his public perception. The claims have put not only his character into question, but have smeared his name.
However, I don't believe the allegations are the biggest threat to his confirmation.
The Impact on the Supreme Court
The underlying incentive of the allegation is to delay Kavanaugh's confirmation. Senator Dianne Feinstein first heard the misconduct allegations over six weeks ago but chose not to present them until right before the confirmation vote. While it seems unethical to drag out the hearings and withhold information, it is also tough to blame them for what they're doing.
Kavanaugh is Trump's nominee which already works against the left. If confirmed, he will be the second justice appointed by Trump to the Supreme Court. Trump's first appointment, Justice Neil Gorsuch, joined the Court last year and is considered a conservative judge. Other conservative judges include Clarence Thomas, Samuel A. Alito Jr., and John Roberts.
For those of you keeping track at home, that's four current conservative judges of the eight currently serving on the bench. If the hearing committee confirms the Kavanaugh, the Supreme Court will have a conservative majority, spelling trouble for the Democrats.
The oldest of these Justices is Clarence Thomas who is 70, 15 years younger than the oldest liberal judge. Ruth Bader Ginsburg at age 85 is only five years younger than the oldest Justice ever. She also happens to be a very left-leaning justice. Brett Kavanaugh, on the other hand, is only 53 and more right-winged, hopefully endowing 25 years of conservative principles on the court.
The Impact on Law Making
Kavanaugh is not just a swing seat on the bench, but he could overturn some major decisions. Many are worrying he will overturn the landmark abortion case Roe v. Wade. This prospect has been a major factor in why the Democrats are trying to block the confirmation.
If the Supreme Court blocks more liberal laws, the United States could return to the low level of policy approval that we last saw under former President Barack Obama. Policy blocking could potentially stall the American government and damage the country as a whole.
That said, Kavanaugh's confirmation could also lead to a law-approval rate for Conservative-endorsed bills that we haven't seen since Reagan's presidency. He could be the key in keeping the current dominant foothold that conservatives have over Washington.
Even if Trump or another conservative president isn't elected in 2020, the conservatives would still be dominant. They would still be in the majority, with 2/3 of the government branching under their control. Confirming Brett Kavanaugh could result in conservatives seeing their law-making approval rate skyrocket.
What This Means for the Future
The confirmation of Kavanaugh has an immense impact on the future of our country and our laws. The lawmaking potential for conservatives is sky-high and could lead to the revitalization of America and our government. It could also lead to serious law-blocking and the stalling of policy approval for liberals. Kavanaugh's appointment to the Supreme Court could have great upside for conservative politicians while also dealing a massive blow to liberal lawmakers.
These hearings have caught my attention from their inception. Not only because they have been in the news for weeks, but because this man could help form the body of American laws for the next quarter century. I hope to live in the United States and raise a family here, and I want for the laws to reflect not just my beliefs but also what's right for the country. With amazing qualifications, background, and character, I believe the right man for that job is Brett Kavanaugh.
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Earlier this week, we packed up the car and ventured over and up the island a little bit to the beautiful Tofino. Coffee and ice cream in tow, we took off around noon and arrived around four in the afternoon, stopping in Coombs for a bit of antique store browsing and a look around the Goats on the Roof Country Market. It was raining on and off all day, but Tofino is gorgeous in any weather. And when the sun did decide to show it's face? Oh, happy days. We danced and ran and laughed in the gorgeous hazy light. Our main reason for taking this little day trip was so that Johanna could see Tofino before she goes back home to Austria on Tuesday, and I'm so glad that she got to have this experience! We were only there for a couple of hours before we made the trek home, but it was an all-around beautiful day. One you look back on with the happiest of memories with the best of friends. Tofino? I'll be back soon, I promise.
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27 June 2013
hello summer
So it's summer now. Where oh where has this year gone? I feel like eleventh grade started just last week, but somehow, miraculously, it has already come to an end. At the beginning of the year I couldn't wait for the year to be over, but as we came closer and closer to the end, I never wanted it to end. The realization that next year is my very last year of high school is slightly overwhelming and frightening, but also extremely exciting. And this last summer of mine before real life starts? I'm going to make it count. Sleepovers with friends, concerts, camping, beach days, movie nights, you name it. It's gonna be a summer to remember.
20 June 2013
a fire on the beach
A fire on the beach, some marshmallow roasting, crashing waves, and good friends. Love these people and these nights with my whole heart.
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May 23, 2017
Rah, Rah, Radishes! A Vegetable Chant by April Pulley Sayre
Rah, Rah, Radishes! A Vegetable Chant
by April Pulley Sayre
Beach Lane Books
"Rah, rah, radishes!
Red and white!"
"Carrots are calling.
Take a bite."
From radishes and carrots to squash and asparagus, the produce aisle gets treated to a rollicking fast paced rhyme in this picture book by nonfiction author and poet April Pulley Sayre.
Although most of the text is devoted to the vegies in question, Sayre also covers the importance of bees and sun. An author's note at the back of the book also discusses the definition of a "vegetable" in dietary terms, the importance of color to nutrition and veggies that didn't make their way into the book.
Whether the topic is poetry, diet or colors, this book is an excellent choice. Short enough to read aloud it is sure to engage young readers in discussion whether or not they are trying to figure out what is a radish or if carrots can be a color other than orange.
Young learners would have fun listing the many vegetables in the book, grouping them by color or shape or even in alphabetical order and coming up with ways they can be eaten. A simple vegetable soup or salad would be an excellent classroom project as would a graph of what vegies each student has eaten within the last 24 hours.
Invite young learners to create their own vegetable poems with that poem is a chant like the one written by Sayre, list poem, or an acronym. Another possibility would be to create a vegetable still life and have the students draw, paint or create collages based on what they see.
This book presents an almost endless array of possible activities. Share it with your young learners and let them get creative!
May 11, 2017
Trout, Trout, Trout! (A Fish Chant) by April Pulley Sayre, illustrated by Trip Park
Trout, Trout, Trout! (A Fish Chant)
by April Pulley Sayre
illustrated by Trip Park
"Threespine Stickleback,
Freshwater Drum.
Lake Chub.
Creek Chub.
Page after page of this fishy chant are filled with the names of . . . can you guess it? . . . North American fish.
The chant itself is both rhythmic and rhyming and contains the names of a great many fish found throughout the United States and Canada. Most of the fish are native speicies. A few were introduced, intentionally or otherwise, by man. Although the main text doesn't give any additional information on the various fish, a bit on each fish listed can be found in the back matter. Over forty fish are listed in the order in which they appear in the main text.
Trip Park's digital illustrations are silly and fun but also give enough detail to tell one fish from another. That said, these illustrations are far from scientific but definitely add to the fun with schooled fishing carrying backpacks, sunning fish in beach chairs and you definitely need to see how the Starhead Topminnow turn the tables on the Northern Pike.
This book would make a great addition to the classroom or home bookcase. Read it as you discuss poetry and then challenge young readers to create their own chants using the names of family members, hobbies are favorite foods. It would also make a top-notch Father's Day or Mother's Day gift for a parent or grandparent who enjoys fishing, especially if they share this hobby with a young reader.
The only things this book is lacking, in my own humble opinion, is a bit of information on writing a chant. Still it is definitely a book that you should share with your poetry mad or fish crazy young reader. Chum! Chum! Chum!
January 13, 2017
Squirrels Leap, Squirrels Sleep by April Pulley Sayre, illustrated by Steve Jenkins
Squirrels Leap, Squirrels Sleep
by April Pulley Sayre
illustrated by Steve Jenkins
Squirrels wrestle.
Squirrels leap.
Squirrels climb.
Squirrels sleep.
Squirrels certainly are busy little creatures, scampering and jumping, barking and hiding food. Author April Pulley Sayre's gives a poetic look at an animal most of us know relatively little about.
First Sayre introduces readers to the most common types of US squirrels — the red squirrel, the grey squirrel, the fox squirrel and the flying squirrel. She then focuses on the fox squirrel showing us what it does from down to dusk. Readers learn common behaviors including what they eat and how their food-storing habit affects their environment. An author's note following the main text discusses the squirrel's life cycle as compared to that of the trees they inhabit as well as giving more information on how they impact their habitat.
As with many of Sayre's books, Squirrels Leap would make an excellent read-aloud. The rhyming text is short and straight forward while simultaneously presenting the reader with a great deal of information. The text is short enough to be read quickly which would give a class or other group time to discuss squirrels, habitat, animal movement and more.
Complimenting Sayre's text are Jenkins illustrations. Jenkins is well-known for his combination of cut- and torn-paper collage and the illustrations in this book do not disappoint. A wide variety of papers lend the illustrations a host of textures including making the squirrels look fuzzy as they scamper among crisp, shiny leaves.
This book is an excellent introduction to squirrels or the topic of how animals interact with and impact their environments. A must for the classroom and the library.
May 21, 2015
Here Come the Humpbacks by April Pulley Sayre, illustrated by Jamie Hogan
Here Come the Humpbacks
by April Pulley Sayre
illustrated by Jamie Hogan
In every ocean on Earth, humpback whales swim through the waters. Here comes a humpback — a baby whale being born. The reader follows this calf and its mother from the quiet waters of the Caribbean where a male escort whale accompanies the pair.
First the escort whales and the other adults with no calves leave. then finally the mother and her calf swim north. Past Delaware and New York they swim toward Canada where they find the feeding grounds as well as hungry orca.
I can't really tell you everything without simply summarizing the book spread by spread. Sayre's does a great job detailing the lives of the giant sea creatures. She tells how they are born, what they eat, how they feed, and what is dangerous to them.
I like to read about whales but this book still included information I didn't know. The whales that scientists once thought were aunts and grandmothers helping raise the calf are actually male escorts waiting for the female to be ready to mate.
If you have a younger reader, stick with the main text on each spread. It will tell you a complete humpback story. If you have an older reader or one who is major whale enthusiast, you can also read the sidebars — details about the whales written in smaller script. That said, you could also read the sidebars without the main text. Either way, your young reader will learn quite a bit about whales.
Jamie Hogan used charcoal and pastels on sanded paper to create illustrations that combine soft, slightly blurred lines with saturated color.
Share this book with your class if you are studying ecosystems or whales. Share it if you are learning about animal babies or migration. This is definitely a top choice to share with eager, young minds.
April 20, 2015
Eat Like a Bear by April Pulley Sayre, illustrated by Steve Jenkins
Eat Like a Bear
by April Pulley Sayre
illustrated by Steve Jenkins
Henry Holt and Company
I have to admit that I'm a huge fan of both April Pulley Sayre and Steve Jenkins. When I saw both their names on the cover of a book, I snatched it up.
"Can you eat like a bear?"
Immediately, Sayre poses a challenge to her reader. Can you do it? Huh, can you? If you're reading this at story time, you'll probably get more than a few answers and a roar or two. But before readers really know if they can eat like a bear, they need to know what that means.
A bear breakfast begins in April when bears emerge from their dens. There's still snow on the ground but the bear hasn't eaten for four months. Four months with no food! Still, not much is available and the bear has to make do with a long drink from the stream and some horsetail shoots.
Yes, the bear is eating shoots. I knew that bears are omnivores eating whatever and whenever but I didn't really understand what that meant for a bear who has emerged when very little has started growing.
Sayre follows the bear through the year commenting as it eats a variety of plants, insects and a bite of game here and there. Honestly, it was surprising that the bear could bulk up on what, to me, looks like a meager diet. But bulk up the bear does although some scientists argue about whether or not it truly hibernates as discussed in Sayre's author's note.
As much as my discussion focuses on Sayre's contributions to the book, don't discount Jenkins work. His cut and torn paper collage bring the bear and her environment to life. I loved the way the torn edges revealed the fibers of the brown bear paper, yielding a furry look for the beast. For the most part, Jenkins backgrounds are sparse but that helps the reader to focus on the bear and all the information in Sayre's text.
Share this one with young nature lovers or someone with a favorite teddy bear. Readers young and old are almost certain to learn a little something about that bear out there.
January 19, 2015
Raindrops Roll by April Pulley Sayre
Raindrops Roll
by April Pulley Sayre
Beach Lane Books
If you're already a fan, here's another great book by April Pulley Sayre. If you don't know her work, pick this one up to share with the youngest readers on your list.
Sayre is a top notch author for creating books that make science kid-friendly for the youngest readers. This time around her topic is rain. What is it like for the smallest animals who live outdoors when water falls?
Sayre discusses the approaching rain and as it begins to fall all the way through the very last drop. But what happens to those droplets once the rain quits falling? Sayre covers that too and she doesn't with the simplest text imaginable.
"And when the sun shines . . .
raindrops slowly dry."
Sayre's text is simple and straightforward but also poetic and it is complimented by gorgeous photography. As much as I love the cover photo (see above), my very favorite is the one near the beginning of the book that shows a tree frog just barely visible in his hiding place.
Following the main text of the book, Sayre has included an extensive author's note about the science of rain. Between this and the main text, the book is a top notch choice for early readers who are learning about the water cycle.
Share this book in your class room but remember, the gentle lyrical text would also make an excellent bedtime story as the rain patters on the windows.
January 7, 2013
Dig, Wait, Listen: A Desert Toad's Tale by April Pulley Sayre
Dig, Wait, Listen:
A Desert Toad's Tale
by April Pulley Sayre
illustrated by Barbara Bash
Skitter, skitter, scratch.
Thunk, thunk, thunk.
Clink, clunk,
clink, clunk.
Pop, pop, pop.
Desert toad waits, burrowed way down deep in the desert sand. She listens for the sounds of the rain. It will start with a light plip, plop before it pounds across the desert floor. It sounds dangerous but toad needs this rain so that she can lay her eggs.
Sayre's text is simple, short and poetic as it introduces young readers to Couch's spadefoot toad. Very few people will see this toad because it spends much of its life underground where, even in the desert, it is cool and damp.
As Sayre's readers learn about these awesome toads, they are also introduced to a variety of other desert wildlife including giant desert hairy scorpions, ord's kangaroo rats and gila woodpeckers.
Bash's watercolors, pencil and ink art work captures the range of vibrant colors found in the desert as well as the subtleties of a world that seasonally feels very monochromatic as plants and animals struggle for survival.
With a brief, lively text, this book makes a great read aloud and will appeal to animal lovers of all ages.
May 7, 2012
Vulture View by April Pulley Sayre, illustrated by Steve Jenkins
Vulture View
by April Pulley Sayre,
illustrated by Steve Jenkins
Henry Holt
I have to admit it — I'm disgustingly fascinated by turkey vultures. I love to watch them circle in the sky, rocking back and forth gently in the air currents. As much as I love to watch them in the air, that's where my interest stops. I know what they eat and that's enough for me.
Still, April Pulley Sayre is one of my favorite nonfiction picture book authors and Steve Jenkins is an amazing illustrator so I picked this up to see what they could do with this topic.
The book covers a vulture day from sun up one day to sun up the next. It describes how they soar on the air currents (hurrah!) and drink in the various smells on the search for food (apprehension rising). Not to worry, the book is accurate while being sensitive of the fact that not all readers will be ready for an up-close-and-personal look at vultures dining.
Jenkin's collage illustrations depict everything from vultures flying to their actual food but do so in a way that isn't overly detailed or gory. The book couldn't be honest and deliver this in any way that would be more gentle.
Hurrah to Jenkins and Sayre for accurately depicting the web of life and showing young readers a bit about an animal that few people know much about.
My favorite illustrations are the silhouettes of roosting vultures against a red evening sky although Jenkins ability to depict fluffy white clouds amazes me.
This is probably more of a boy book than a girl book but it is definitely a worthy ready for any youngster who loves nature. With a 1.1 AR level it would also be suitable for newly independent readers who still love highly illustrated texts.
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Trout Are Made of Trees by April Pulley Sayre
Trout Are Made of Trees (AR 3 . 3 )
By April Pulley Sayre
Illustrated by Kate Endle
Sayre successfully presents the web of life to younger children in this simple nonfiction picture book. She begins with a leaf falling into a stream. As the leaf decomposes it is eaten by insects who are eaten by trout. Families camping catch the trout and have them for dinner.
Wait! Wait! When you tell it like that, it sounds potentially gruesome, but it isn't. Details are age appropriate and thus are not likely to offend. For children who are ready for a bit more information, there's an extensive author's note. I was impressed by how Sayre has managed to explain stream ecology in simple, straightforward terms.
Endle's collage illustrations depict the various animals in authentic detail. Her colors are earthy and rich.
This book is a must for young nature lovers and kids who are nuts about science. Try it as a read aloud and share it with the whole family.


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Pumpkin Carving: Tool Tutorial
These five pumpkin-carving tools are must-haves for the perfect Halloween jack-o'-lanterns. The tools are cheap to purchase, or you may already own them. Get our best tips on how to use each tool, plus see our favorite pumpkin-carving ideas.
Carving the perfect pumpkin can seem like a daunting task. We've rounded up the best tools and techniques to help you make this Halloween tradition a breeze. Get our five must-have tools, and then try our best tips for how to use them. With these easy pumpkin-carving hacks, your carved creations will be the envy of the neighborhood this Halloween.
Tool 1: Keyhole saw
Since this small saw has a long blade, it's the ideal tool to make the first cut into your pumpkin. The long blade easily cuts through pumpkins of all thicknesses; cut slowly with long sawing motions. When cutting the initial hole in the top or bottom of your pumpkin, keep in mind that the hole should be large enough to put your arm into.
Tool 2: Large spoon
The least enjoyable part of carving a pumpkin is scooping out the insides, which is why we like the idea of using a large kitchen spoon for this step. Use a sturdy metal spoon to scrape the inside edges of the pumpkin to separate the pulp from the shell. The spoon can also scoop the pulp and seeds out and into a bowl or disposable plastic bag.
Tool 3: Clay modeling tools
Clay modeling tools are perfectly suited for cleaning the inside of the pumpkin. Use the tool like a potato peeler to scrape the inner walls of the pumpkin until they are no more than 1 inch thick (this will make carving easier later). The modeling tools are flexible and bend to fit the curve of the pumpkin, so you'll be able to get a clean edge all the way around. If you don't have clay modeling tools, you can continue using the spoon to scrape away the excess material.
Tool 4: Fine-tooth saw
To carve the finer details of your pumpkin, use a fine-tooth saw. It functions similarly to the keyhole saw, but its small blade will help you make smaller and more intricate carvings. Hold this saw in your hand like a pencil and saw around your design using an in-and-out motion, keeping the blade perpendicular to the pumpkin surface. When carving larger designs, it's helpful to start in the middle of the pumpkin surface and work your way outward so that your hand always has a solid surface to rest on; this will help you stay in control of the blade for a safer and more accurate cut.
Tool 5: Apple corer
One of our favorite pumpkin-carving hacks is using nontraditional tools to create perfect shapes. A handheld apple corer is a great way to carve out perfect circles because it usually has an easy-to-grip handle that allows you to apply even pressure to the surface of the pumpkin. For smaller holes, use a drill that is outfitted with different-size drill bits to get perfect circles every time.


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The stylish and south-facing outdoor terrace at The Northgate is the perfect place to start your day with breakfast (including three-egg omelette, Canadian style pancakes, grilled avocado with poached hen's eggs, fresh tomato and sourdough, full English and Eggs Benedict), catch up with friends or colleagues over morning coffee or lunch (choose from Old Spot pork, roast courgettes with baked onion and cheddar, stone bass and hake), treat yourself with afternoon tea or soak up some summer evening sun and enjoy a cocktail or two. And As the the temperatures cool, you needn't head indoors as the terrace features heated parasols.
Join the Carnivore Club, indulge in a Vegetarian Extravaganza or simply enjoy a Seafood Sharer, available throughout the summer in the historic hotel's garden at The Swan at Lavenham.
Find a table outside and you can also sip a cocktail or two as you watch the sun go down; order from the unique menu 'Take a Grip', (vodka, vanilla, fresh ginger, lemon, basil leaves, topped up with ginger beer), 'Truffletini' (truffle-infused vodka base, fresh strawberry puree, Passoa and passion fruit juice, edible gold and shot of fizz), 'All Talk' (Cointreau, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, pineapple juice and a shot of grenadine),'Truffle Noir' (truffle-infused vodka, Cointreau and creme de cacao) and 'Repose' (flavours of orange, lavender and chamomile, with truffle-infused vodka base).
Really Rather Good is a small independent cafe, situated on Bury St Edmunds' Angel Hill boasts an indoor restaurant and with outside seating too. Opt for one of the tables on the cobbles and you are greeted with spectacular views of the Abbeygate, Cathedral and the historic Angel Hill.
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, along with a delicious afternoon teas, and an impressive selection of teas and coffees.
A traditional pub in the heart of historic Bury St Edmunds, The Masons Arms serves a fabulous selection of real and guest ales alongside hearty pub grub. The terrace is the ideal place to enjoy a pint of one of Greene King's cast ales (brewed within the town), alongside your meal; choose from Masons fish and chips, pulled beef chilli con carne, scampi, chicken with Stilton & leek sauce, mushroom and spinach lasagne and duck breast.
Perfect for summer dining, the sharing platters on offer include nachos grande and Masons house combo with crispy chicken wings, chicken strips, onion rings and potato wedges.
The Mediterranean decor and sun trap terrace at Casa in Bury St Edmunds is sure to transport you to warmer climes!
There's an exotic menu to make you really feel like you're on holiday. The lunch and dinner menu includes a range of tapas, mezze and sharing platters. Choose from the Spanish platter, Middle Eastern platter, fish platter, chimmichuri boar and meat, fish and vegetarian small plates and bigger plates.
Complimented by an extensive wine list and a fun cocktail menu featuring Caipirinha, Espresso Martini, Coconut-shaken, not stirred, Peppermint Cream and St Germain Fizz.
This country pub (which dates back to circa 1600), is packed with character including oak floorboards, beams and an inglenook fireplace. The pretty pub garden with terrace is great if you're dining with children as it features a fabulous wooden play area with climbing wall and slide. It's dog friendly too, so the whole family can enjoy lunch or an evening meal.
The menu includes pub favourites such as beer battered haddock and chunky chips, steak, ale & mushroom pie and chicken breast with parma ham, plus sharing plates with rustic bread, roast garlic, balsamic oil and olives, rosemary & garlic baked Camembert, and fish platter.
Located in a pretty village in the heart of Suffolk, The Weeping Willow in Barrow has been beautiful restored and renovated.
The garden is one of the prettiest you will see, with beautiful herbaceous flower beds that surround the outside high tables with bar stools, wicker swings and as the name suggests, a weeping willow!
The menu is impressive; boasting roasted tomato linguine, pan roasted guilthead bream, slow cooked Suffolk chicken, sirloin steak, rare roasted rump of Suffolk lamb, roasted beetroot and heritage tomato barley risotto, followed by warm rhubarb frangipane tart, lemon posset, sticky carrot and walnut pudding and rich chocolate brownie.
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On Monday night I saw a friend and colleague's graduation recital for her Master's in Voice. It was inspiring for a number of reasons.
The selection of music was both varied and moving. Oldest pieces were from the late 16th/early 17th century and newest pieces were from the 20th Century. Her performance of them was both sincere and moving.
A single event can inspire someone to get out of a rut (in my case a non-practice rut, since I've had a cold for the past two weeks).
Being inspired by a musical performance is an external factor that motivates internal inspiration. As Picasso says above, "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working." Even though we don't feel inspired at a particular moment to do, create, work, whatever, we must be open to the moments when inspiration will find us.
I wasn't 'working' while at my colleague's recital, (although I was listening closely), but it took some motivation to get me out of the house that evening. I am glad I went though, as I was inspired by the performances of all involved!
Inspiration doesn't always strike when you're working – sometimes it happens in the breaks between work. In which case you make a note of it in whatever way you can, then go back and use it!
Inspiration doesn't have to be big or epic to be 'inspiring' either. It can be as simple as moving a house plant to a different location in your home, walking down the street and noticing a painted telephone pole, or just seeing kids play at the park and being inspired by their carefree 'joie de vivre'!
The point is, be open to inspiration and it will find you – whatever form it may take. It's up to you to act on it!
As always, I love to hear your comments, thoughts, and suggestions. What has inspired you lately?


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Released: November 15th 2016
Series: The Inventor's Secret #3
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What if America had lost the Revolutionary War? And now lived in constant fear and oppression? From the bestselling author of Nightshade, this is the action-packed final chapter of The Inventor's Secret trilogy
Charlotte has spent her whole life fighting the British Empire, following in the footsteps of her parents and their group of rebels. But when her reunion with her mother laid bare horrible truths about the rebellion, Charlotte knew she had to escape. Now she is on the run, with no idea who the enemy is--or which of her compatriots is truly on her side.
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I love Chikuhodo brushes & use various Z series brushes every day that I put on makeup. The quality, softness, and performance are amazing in general with Chikuhodo brushes. But - I don't love to travel with them because I try to take really good care of them & hate when they get squished or misshapen in luggage (even the chikuhodo travel brush case doesn't always stop that).
Because of how protective I am of my brushes, I almost never pack any of the good ones for travel, certainly not more than one if I do (might pack something small like a Z2). Then that leads to the issues of "do I pack my brushes and risk them getting misshapen in luggage or do I bring brushes I don't really like as much..." So I love the idea of these Makie travel brushes!
I used this brush today to do my powder (Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder) and my blush (By Terry Densiliss Platonic Blonde), and it applied both powders beautifully - blended well and didn't pick up too much product on the brush. It isn't quite as soft as my Z series brushes, but it is still quite soft and gentle on the skin, and it didn't disturb my skin or the concealer under my powder at all with any roughness.
By the way - this little brush is teeny tiny! When it's closed in its case, its about the size of a lipstick tube. Which is amazing for travel & it's adorable, but just an FYI. Once the brush is fully extended for use it doesn't feel too small / dinky for usage. A smaller-end-of-the-spectrum powder brush sure, but still fully capable of powdering a whole face with beautiful results, if desired.
I love this brush. Small enough to throw in your purse & take up no more room than a lipstick and perfect for frequent flyers who like to keep their brushes safe / pack light. Plus the floral design is gorgeous! I will probably have to get more than one of these...
I gave this brush four out of five stars because I'm a little bit disapointed! I wish someone would have pointed out how dense and directional this brush is, before I bought it.
This brush is super soft and not scratchy at all on the skin, but because the brush head is relativley small, I thoght the brush would have a bit more give to it. And that it would spread out more to cover a little bit bigger surface area on the skin. The actual shape of the brush head covers a small surface area, so to get the other bristles to blend, you need to push down more than what I like with these bristles.
I alredy own the CHIKUHODO Z-2 and Z-4 brush, so my expectations was set on a floppier brush. To better explain ny likings, the Sonia G Face Two brush performs exactly the way I had hoped this brush would do.
Another small complaint is the weight of the brush. I wish it would have been a little bit more weighty, and sturdy feeling.
Over all, this is a good brush, but maybe not for the price. And you would have to like very dense, directional placements of product. It's beautyful to look at, and it will stay in my collection.
The brushes for size comparisons is 109, Sonia G Face Twoand Wayne Goss 13.
I will admit this was an impulse purchase, I hit the paypal payment button too quickly but thought to myself - whatever. The brush is small (like the size of a lipstick). I am used to using good quality brushes from Wayne Goss or Hakuhodo etc, so the quality of this brush is quite good but obviously not as good (given the price and size etc).
In short, the brush is beautiful... but just not really worth the money. I travel a lot so can see myself using this often. But otherwise it's really an unnecessary purchase and I have other subsitutes that are just as good.
If you like pretty things and would pay for good craftmanship of a pretty brush, go ahead... but if you want functionality more than anything - this brush is not really for you.
I am not returning it and I quite like it, but on second thought I probably shouldn't have bought it.
The brush is beautiful and very compact. However, I wish it was a little heavier or feel like there's more substance. I'm not sure that it's just the way it's made but it's very light and doesn't feel very sturdy. I always think that it's going to disconnect. Otherwise, The brush is soft and blends blush like a dream. The detail work on the brush is beautiful. I hope they make a noncompact set that has the same artwork.
If there's one thing my family is passionate about, it's traveling. And since we're traveling with a toddler these days, packing light is essential to a stress free and successful trip. For me, that means streamlining my makeup game and bringing tools that are practical while still saving space. So when I went looking for a smaller sized blush brush for traveling, this Chikuhodo retractable blush brush was the obvious answer.
The Chikuhodo Makie Series MK-12 Cheek brush is the ULTIMATE brush for traveling light. It's about the size of a lipstick while retracted, and opens up to an exceptional brush. The bristles are incredibly soft and the perfect density/stiffness for delivering just the right amount of blush. I do have to give a few extra swirls to diffuse the blush to my liking, but that has more to do with my personal preferences then the brush's performance. The only aspect that I didn't love was that, when open, the brush can sometimes feel not completely secure in the case. Not a deal-breaker by any means, but noticeable.
If you are looking for a quality brush to travel with or to keep in your purse for those touch-up moments, this is the brush you need. The size of a lipstick with the functionality of a full-sized brush, what more could you ask for?!
I bought this brush thinking that it was strictly going in the "collection" and not being truly useful. Remember, this is blue squirrel and a laquered finish on the tube. I looked at this and thought, no, I would use this in a small clutch or in a small makeup bag. It *would have" been nice to have a small velveteen pouch to put this in, just to protect it in case anyone does use it outside of their vanity area. Another thing I wish the designer had figured out is put a smidge more room in the bottom, and a notch where the dial goes to hold the brush closed with a bit more level of security. Chikuhodo would have to drill it out before application of flowers, etc. Those are my only 2 observations, mere suggestions for change. This brush is a little work of art, from the squirrel brush which gave a goodly amount of powder on my cheek, ahhh so soft! The flowers do look as if they'd rub off if you left it in a bag, so please get or make yourself a little velveteen bag for this, if you DO plan on using it "out and about". For me, this is an affordable little treasure! So sweet! Arigato Gozaimasu Beautylish and Chikuhodo!
I got this brush to keep in my everyday makeup bag that i carry with me to work and uni. Because of the hair type this brush is not comparable with my other blue squirrel brushes at home, however it is not scratchy by any means and it is of amazing quality. I use it to apply powder foundation throughout the day on my tzone, it is very dense so the coverage is more than other blue squirrel haired brushes, in other ways, if you are super heavy handed it can look caky. Remember that you only need a tiny tiny bit of powder! This brush takes longer to dry completely because of how it is made. Overall I do not think this is a must if you are not traveling regularly or you are super afraid of damaging your other brushes.
I got this as birthday gift for my bestie. Of course it looks amazing and of course she loves it. She even opened the brush, tried on my hand and let me feel the "breeze on your cheek. It is beautiful and functional (travel friendly) and the same time.
this brush is amazing, both beauty and quality are incredible, its prefect fpr applying sheer or or full coverage, simply by pull or push up or down the handle
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Tourism in Kashmir is set to suffer another dry year as the unrest continues in the valley. There has been very low tourist flow since September 2014 when Kashmir witnessed a devastating flood.
The local tourist agencies are blaming the Central government and the state government's policies for the mess. "I travelled with the state tourism department to various places to get tourists. I could feel that the Central government was stonewalling all the efforts to send tourists here. The national news channels are also to blame as they are showing Kashmir as a war zone," said Muhammad Yaqoob Dar, a local tourist guide.
Kashmir's unrest has also impacted tourism in Jammu which is witnessing a low tourist flow to Vashino Devi shrine at Katra. "Bookings for this summer to Vashino Devi shrine have been cancelled and we are facing the impact of the Kashmir violence," said Rajesh Kumar, a travel agent in Jammu.
Tourism has had its dry spells in the past also. During the unrest of 2008, Rs 750 crore was lost because of cancellation of bookings made by tourists. In 2010 and 2016, thousands of crores were lost. "In 2016, Rs. 3000 crore was lost by us and in the year 2017 it would be more because there are no bookings at all," said Fayaz Ahmad of Mazada Tour and Travels. Fayaz had travelled with the state's tourism department to various places in the country to woo tourists back, but it proved to be of no help. "They told us straight that they will not recommend people to go to Kashmir. There is growing hatred against Kashmiris and the Central government is doing nothing to revive this sector," Fayaz told this reporter.
The local business community and the tourist agenst are mainly blaming the national new channels and the way the state government has handled the ground situation, for the failure of tourism. "Who will come here? There is ban on the internet. News channels are showing encounters and protests. The Army operations are being shown daily. We are doomed," said Sheikh Nisar Ahmad, a local house-boat owner.
Abdul Zain-ri, a tourist guide in Kashmir, said: "I used to take tourists on daily basis to Srinagar on heritage walk. This season all such packages stand cancelled and I don't see any future for the guides like us." Abdul alleged hatred is being spread against the Kashmiris and the tourists were being discouraged to travel to the valley.
According to the data available with the state tourism department, the tourists have started travelling to Kashmir and they are coming without bookings. They admit that most of the organised bookings to the Kashmir Valley have been cancelled because of the violence on the streets here. The months of April, May and June are considered as the peak season in the Kashmir Valley but for these months there is no booking at all.


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Choices limited in Stamford Board of Education race
STAMFORD — During presidential election years, voters often need reminding to follow the municipal races that so directly affect their hometowns.
But the choices in Stamford, where the Board of Education has four seats up for grabs, are — to say the least — limited this year.
When voters head the polls on Nov. 8, they will choose among four candidates to fill three of the board's three-year seats. That includes a 19-year-old Green Party candidate who says he's not in the race to win.
On top of that, board President Geoff Alswanger, a Democrat, is running unopposed for an unexpired one-year seat.
So the composition of the next board is all but a mystery. Democrats, who have controlled the panel since the mid-1990s, are poised to retain a majority of six seats on the nine-member board.
Alswanger said the panel has restored much of the public's trust after a string of scandals drove the district into crisis, starting with the arrest of a high school teacher in summer 2014 for having sex with a student.
"In difficult times, lots of people run" (for a board seat,) he said. "And when things seem to be going well, not as many."
Last year, 13 candidates, including five Republicans and five Democrats, ran for five open seats. In 2013 and again in 2014, six candidates ran for three seats. In 2012, seven candidates ran for three open spots.
This year, the city's GOP has only one candidate — Nicola Tarzia, who served on the panel from 2000 to 2004.
Assuming Green Party candidate Eumir Antonio Abela is defeated, Tarzia will join incumbent Republican Mike Altamura on the board. Incumbent Andy George, a lifelong Republican, left the GOP two weeks ago for "personal reasons" and plans to remain unaffiliated.
The other two candidates running for full-term seats are Democratic incumbent Jennienne Burke and Democrat Antoine Savage. Two board members, Republican Jerry Bosak and Democrat Angelica Gorrio, decided against seeking re-election.
Fritz Blau, the Stamford Republican Town Committee chairman, said he does not know why only Tarzia decided to run for a seat this year, but he said one possible factor is that not many people want to be associated with the panel.
"The Board of Education takes a lot of money out of our city budget and all we seem to have is scandal," Blau said. "Maybe there's just not a lot of people who are willing to throw their hat into that ring because it's kind of dysfunctional."
Josh Fedeli, chairman of the Stamford Democratic City Committee, said Gorrio's decision last week to drop out of the running has no reflection on his party, which nominated four candidates. But at this stage of the race, he said, it's too late to find a new candidate to replace her on the ballot.
Fedeli said it's "a shame" that Republicans only have one candidate, Tarzia, who he noted has been defeated in the polls twice since 2013.
In the past few years, the board has at times resorted to infighting as a Stamford High teacher was imprisoned for child abuse, the state prosecutor chastised the district for failing to report suspicions of abuse, teachers described a culture of fear in the district, teachers suspected of misconduct were allowed to resign with letters of recommendation, and the district was sued by the Department of Justice for misusing funds designated for English Language Learners.
The scandals led to the arrest and dismissal of Stamford High School Principal Donna Valentine and an assistant principal, reprimands of Central Office administrators, the resignations of several board members, and the early retirement of Superintendent Winifred Hamilton.
The new board will have to oversee the district's aging infrastructure and decide whether to hire a new facilities management contractor, handle the job in-house or come up with a hybrid solution. The department is run by AFB Construction Management and CEO Al Barbarotta, who are under Stamford police and FBI investigation for possible extortion.
Other challenges for the district include a growing population, coupled with the need for additional resources.
But board members claim they have made a lot of progress. Alswanger and Burke said the past year marked two crucial accomplishments for the district: the hiring of Superintendent Earl Kim and the opening of the "New School at 200 Strawberry Hill," a yet-to-be-named extension of Rogers International magnet school.
Despite the lack of choices this election cycle, Wendy Skratt, president of the Stamford League of Women Voters, urged residents to make their voices heard up and down the ballot.
"The Board of Education is one of the most important boards to vote on," she said. "The candidates that most affect people's day-to-day lives are the local candidates."
Her theory for the small number of candidates this year is that too much of the attention is focused on the presidential and state races.
"It's a challenge," Skratt said. "The parties only have so many resources... It's understandable, but it's unfortunate."
There's also a sense, she said, that the district's "significant scandals" are finally over.
"There might be a little bit of exhaustion," she said. "Last year, there was so much attention on the Board of Ed and some of the changes that were happening there that I think that maybe there's a little bit of relief... It's good to look forward instead of backward."
Blau brushed off claims that the panel has become more functional.
"What does working together mean when you're all on the same team?" he asked, referring to the Democratic majority.
Alswanger, who said he told his family and friends three years ago this term would be his last, said he changed his mind when the opportunity arose for the one-year seat.
"Given how well it's been going with our board members and the new superintendent and the fact that this one-year opportunity became available, it was something I could commit to," Alswanger said, adding that he will take it "one year at a time."
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Penrose Winoa, the debut album from Oro Swimming hour (Oliver Wilde and Lucky Shivers' Nicholas Stevenson) is a charming yet gloomy slice of inspired lo-fi pop.
The half-minute long "Cardinal" opens with mid-tempo acoustic guitar chords and Wilde and Stevenson beginning what is perhaps the closet-to-the-mic singing you'll hear all year. A serene slide guitar lick joins in, almost Hawaiian in timbre, before the song abruptly finishes to the sound of faint voices speaking in the background; over and out in the blink of an eye. This pretty much sets the tone for the entire album, but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable as a full body of work.
"Marshmallow", like many of the songs here, sounds as if it's been recorded on worn-out tape, causing the pitch to fluctuate and create a dreamy, albeit slightly unnerving listening experience (file next to Magic Potion.) "Lip" instantly recalls the lo-fi melancholia of bedroom composer Alex G, with it's detuned acoustic guitar strums, soft vocal harmonies and neat call-and-response guitar licks.
"Marshal Arts Washing Cars", featuring Bristol artist Nugget, contains the album's most stunning harmonies, as well as a very inventive use of that sound caused from frantically rubbing your index finger up and down your lips whilst blowing. This may sound like an awful idea on paper, but Oro Swimming Hour somehow turn it into the most interesting pseudo-synth noise put to tape in recent memory.
Perhaps the main criticism of Penrose Winoa is that some of its best songs are simply too short. And yet whilst most of the songs here may be sonically repetitive (likely due to the self-imposed limitations of it's DIY recording process), Oro Swimming Hour have developed a style that suits them perfectly, and their exploration of such a sound is what makes this album such a cohesive and thoroughly enjoyable listen.
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What Your Heart Needs for the Hard Days by Holley Gerth is a little, padded, hardcover devotional book that has all of the encouragement that a girl could need. Easy to read (and easy to read quickly!), each devotion is about 2-3 pages long, remember, this is a small book! And each one is packed full of funny anecdotes that will warm your heart while feeding your spirit.
God Won't Let You Fall
God Notices When You Cry
God Wants to Update Your Wardrobe
Those are just a few of the topics that you can glean from. Each devotion also has a question or two at the end for you to answer, this makes this book personal, no two people will experience the same things or have the same answers. This is between you and God.
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With his side now confirmed as qualified for the Sky Bet League 1 play-offs, talismanic forward Gary Roberts can't wait to get started - and knows exactly what's in store.Roberts helped Huddersfield Town into the Championship via the League One play-offs in 2012 and going on his experience explained what he was looking forward to this time around with the Spireites.
"The play-offs are great if you win them," he said. "Every one wants to be on that stage and if you can win at Wembley and go up it's the best feeling I've ever had as a footballer.
"A few boys in there will be getting told because some players like myself and Ian Evatt have been there and won the play-offs at Wembley - we've got a few young lads and this will bring the best out of them."
"The best way to go up is in the play-offs, a million percent, it's the best day of your life. To be at Wembley in front of 60 or 70,000 screaming fans is amazing."
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While many films on this list have noted effects on cinema history and technique, Jaws transcends the medium of film and has impacted not only popular culture but our lives. It strikes at the chord of a carnal fear that's within all of us, and it has never let go of it. How many times have you gone to the beach or have been on a boat and have contemplated with a sense of dread at what may be under the surface? You can thank Jaws for that. While it may not have explicitly put the fear and thought into your head, it has intensified it. You can hear John Williams' rhythmic and imposing score in your mind. You visualize a single fin protruding from the water. In the long and prolific career of Steven Spielberg, there's a reason why his breakout film is still considered his best, and its effects on the medium and in our lives will continue to be felt for decades to come.


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- On Wednesday 26th April 2017, President Donald J. Trump released the plan that "would give the biggest tax cuts in history" through Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin. The plan was very vague and lacking in details, covered one page and was in bullet points.
- The overarching theme of the plan seems to be relieving the wealthiest of their tax burdens while offering a little bit to middle-income families, although Mnuchin has said that there is no guarantee how it will impact middle-class families. The effect on the wealthiest 1% is all but assured.
- Critics of the plan pointed out the most important question that the plan failed to answer and that the President and his advisers didn't focus on: the funding. It will add approximately 4.5 to 6 trillion dollars to the US national debt, and that is a measurement that is not including all the possible effects of the tax cuts.
- The financial markets reacted with disappointment, as the major points had been known earlier. It seems like investors may soon lose faith in Trump and his administration, especially if a government shutdown occurs.
- At this stage, it does not seem like the tax legislation will pass any time soon, unless they want to it to fail like with the Obamacare Repeal Plan. It has drawn overarching criticism from many Democrats and even some Republicans, who would be concerned about fiscal conservatism.
The Elements of the Plan
- From 7 Tax Brackets to 3 – top tax rate cut by nearly 5 percent.
- Double Standard Deduction – intended to put more money in the pockets of the average taxpayers.
- Repeal the Alternate Minimum Tax (AMT) which makes it harder for rich individuals to find loopholes and pay less. This system is what caused Trump to pay $31 million in his 2005 leaked tax returns.
- Lower the Capital Gains Tax, cut from 23.8% to 20% percent and eliminates the 3.8% tax on investment income used to fund the ACA.
- Repeal of Inheritance Tax – Again aiding the wealthy.
- Eliminate all tax individuals except for those that relate to mortgage interest and charitable giving. State and local taxes would no longer be deductible, a concern for people in high-tax states (which were mostly Democratic in the recent election e.g. California and New Jersey).
- Cut the Corporate Rate from 35% to 15%. This will reduce revenues by $2 trillion over 10 years and may not generate enough economic growth (like the administration claims) to cover for that.
- No taxes on foreign profits – a contradiction on the President's "America First" stance.
Not included: Any effort to be revenue-neutral (i.e. so that the deficit does not increase) with measures such as a border-adjustment tax.
Source: New York Times
- The proposal to double standard deductions was met with alarm by home builders and real estate agents, who fear it would decrease the incentive to purchase homes.
- Democrats rejected "magical thinking behind the plan" [regarding economic growth would pay for the tax cuts] and condemned it as a giveaway to the rich disguised as a tax benefit to all Americans. They also want Trump's tax returns, to see how much he personally would benefit.
- The chief global economist at the Economic Outlook Group called the plan unimpressive and that the final plan will bear no resemblance to this one.
- Critics also worry that individuals in partnerships could structure much of their personal income as business income, reducing the tax they would have to pay.
- Republican lawmakers in Democrat-leaning states like NY, NJ and California, voiced opposition to the eliminiation of the state and local taxes deduction.
Source: NY Times, CNN, Bloomberg
Economic Growth and the Deficit
- If Republicans embark on a plan to pass legislation that adds to the deficit and cannot be filibustered by democrats, Senate budget rules dictate that the tax cuts would expire after a decade.
- Experts agree that lowering the corporate tax rate while broadening the tax base would make the tax system more efficient and boost economic growth and policymakers also believe that an overhaul is needed. But Trump's plan does not identify a way to pay to pay for tax cuts.
- According to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, the tax plan will pay for itself through faster growth, targeting 4% economic growth. However, predicting this is notoriously difficult and some dispute this theory.
- The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimated that the tax plan would cost between $3 trillion and $7 trillion over 10 years. Republicans are divided over deficit neutrality.
- Against: It's more important to spur economic growth, which has averaged only 2.1% over the last 5 years.
- For: Keep federal deficit from increasing and make tax cuts permanent. (If tax cuts increase deficit, they are only temporary for 10 years).
- Congressional aides warn the stimulative effect of cutting taxes will only increase projected revenues so much – not enough to cover the huge loss in revenue that would result.
Sources: The Economist, The Hill
- This should be a test for those Republicans who criticized President Obama for his policies that increased the federal deficit, keeping in mind that he inherited the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
It is nearly impossible that the tax reform plan that may get passed by Congress will even remotely resemble this bare-bones plan put out by the current administration. Like healthcare or foreign diplomacy, tax reform is complicated and cannot be done with a single page of bullet points. I had to read dozens of articles to compile this information and even then it's not enough.


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