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December 7, 2016

Leather and Crystal Loom Bead Bracelet

Still playing with making Chan Luu style leather bracelets with my new Mirrix Loom.

I emailed Mirrix after my first batch of bracelets to ask how other people made this style of bracelet with their loom.  They were quick to respond with some different options of how to set up the loom.  I'll be taking a look at that over the weekend to see if there is anything that works better.

Until then, I decided to play with my new crystal beads (and new buttons) from the gem show last weekend and make this crystal bead leather bracelet.

leather and crystal woven bracelet

This style is much quicker than the Delica bead leather bracelets I made last time.  Here's a quick look at some other goodies from this week.

These are all of the crystal beads I purchased at the gem show.  I really like the opaque colors.

crystal beads

Did I already mention I wish I bought more... I'm sure I did.  Another thing I wish I had purchased more of are these buttons.  Can you believe I only bought three?!  What was I thinking?

pewter button jewelry supplies

I guess I'm ok with only getting a few of these.  They were my splurge.  Rhodium plater cubic zirconia connectors.  The flowers don't have CZ's, but they're still cute.

cubic zirconia connectors

And another look at my new bracelet.  I'd show you the step by step, but those pictures didn't turn out.  It's rare, but when it's cloudy in Southern California, my pictures don't always work out.  Especially with the loom.  I'm still having trouble adjusting to taking pictures of something so large.

Chan Luu style leather and crystal bracelet

My bracelet came out a little small for me.  I'm still wearing it though and decided it will be a good test to see how it holds up to non-stop wear, including in the shower.

Chan Luu style leather and crystal bracelet

I forgot to mention, the crystal beads are attached to the leather using 6 lb. smoke colored FireLine.  I didn't double the thread or anything.  I may consider that if there are wear issues, but I find working with doubled thread can be tricky, so I'll avoid it if it isn't necessary.

I tried my hand at creating the evil eye tutorial.  I'm not sure if the pictures are salvagable or not.  It may have been too cloudy for them too.

circular brick stitch beaded evil eye

I was a little disapppointed with this one anyway.  The bead wasn't drilled straight so the brick stitch has one less bead on the starting round on one side than the other.  The bottom line, it's uneven.  But in some ways, I think it makes it look more eye-like, so I'm still deciding if I'll use this or not.  I probably will.

While I was doing brick stitch, I decided to use some of my ever-growing bead soup to make these circular brick stitch little baubles.  I use them as charms on stretch bracelets, although they can be almost anything.

circular brick stitch components

Oh, I almost forgot!! Today is such an exciting day for me!  It's the first meeting of my yet-to-be-named craft group, made up of my former baseball Mom buddies.

I wish it could be a jewelry making or beading group, but I don't know that many jewelry makers or beaders in the area.  But I do know a lot of other crafty (or wanna be crafty) Moms that want an excuse to get together and hang out since we have more time on our hands now that our baseball playing sons are in college.

Tonight, we'll be making stretch bracelets using my bead stash and planning future projects.  I'm still not sure of how all of this will run, but we will figure it over time.  I'll let you know as it evolves.

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  1. Hi Lisa, Your new bracelet is very nice and I do like that button! I've made many of these leather/bead wrap bracelets and I used to use a clip board---then I started using the MacrameBoard by Beadsmith and it really works very well. (I have no connections to this company, just really like the macrame board.) I also use the 6 lb. Fireline for my wrap bracelets and found it to work the very best. Some of the other products don't hold well, slip around, and/or stretch over time. I also got a loom recently and have made five bracelets but have not been especially pleased with the way the last row turns out---I'm using the wood loom with a different method of warping so there are only two warp threads. I like using the bead tube slides on the ends as they tie a very clean finish but I don't think they will fit with all the extra thread on the regular looms such as the Mirrix loom you are using. Maybe I'm wrong and there is a finishing method I don't know about. If you have an answer, I'd love to know it. I enjoy reading about your jewelry projects very much. Lynn Carling

  2. Hi Lisa, I like the way you did your leather and crystal loom bead bracelet. It looks clean and really well-crafted. I've been making beaded jewelry myself but I haven't tried using a loom yet. It is easy to use? Which brand (if money is not an object) would you recommend? Thanks so much in advance!


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Friday, February 7, 2014

TRUTH Day 07: The Ultimate Marathon

My Women's Bible study group is studying the book "Choose Joy" by Kay Warren and, though we're only two weeks in, I will already say it has been life-changing. My view of Jesus has been very skewed in the past, as I've seen Him as more of a sad, stern character than a joyful person. Jesus was actually a Man of joy and this Man had a sense of humor, too!

Last week's study presented the verse Hebrew 12:2 and helped me to see it in a new light. Take a read below:
Do you see what this means - all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we'd better get on with it. Strip down, start running - and never quit! No extra spiritual fat, no parasitic sins. Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we're in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed - that exhilarating finish in and with God - he could put up with anything along the way: cross, shame, whatever. And now he's there, in the place of honor, right alongside God. HEBREWS 12:1-2 (The Message)
After reading this verse three times, we were asked to choose ONE word that stood out to us and what emotion we linked to that. Then we were asked to illustrate or explain what this spoke to us. My brain is so weird sometimes because I got really excited... like giddy excited. The word I chose: Finish. And the emotion: Exhilaration.

Jesus didn't just run a race. He was (and is) the ultimate marathoner and He ran the ultimate eternal race. Jesus was focused on the prize and running with purpose.

Here is my take on Hebrews 12:1-2 translated to the "marathoning perspective":

Race Entry: It's Free. And God Gives You A Coach!

Unlike marathons in this world, the eternal race's entry fee is grace and God gives it to us as a gift. There are no strict qualifying time requirements. To qualify, all we have to do is accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and live our lives for Him! And, to top it all off, God gives us our own personal coach, the Holy Spirit, to guide us every single day. This definitely is the ultimate marathon.

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God--" EPHESIANS 2:8

The Start: Jesus, the Author of Our Faith

From the second Jesus crossed the starting line until the time He crossed the finish, Jesus fixed His eyes on where He was headed and let nothing distract Him from His purpose. Jesus is the Author of our faith. He is our Starting Line and the Finish Line!

Hitting the Wall: Persevering Through Life's Trials

Jesus passed through more trails and pain than I will ever know in my lifetime, yet He didn't lose His focus on God or lose faith. He wasn't distracted by sin and temptations. We can't let the side-stitches, cramping muscles, and GI distress of life cause us to stray from the race course. Fix your eyes on Jesus.

The Aid Station: Filling Up On God's Truth and His Spirit

Jesus filled Himself up at the best aid stations ever: spending time with God and knowing His Truth. In our faith journey, we can fill ourselves up with the Holy Spirit, time in prayer, and reading God's Word. In the 26.2  marathon, GU gels, pretzels or cookies will do ;)

The Finish: Being United With Jesus, the Perfecter of Our Faith

Jesus has already crossed the most exhilarating and the ultimate finish line to an eternity with God. Crossing the finish line of a marathon is an amazing feeling, so how much more exciting will it be to cross the eternal finish line! Imagine the relief, the joy, and the peace we will feel.

The Finisher's Tent: Spending Eternity with God

After Jesus crossed the eternal finish line, I picture Him grabbing a bagel (or two) and some chocolate milk in the finisher's tent. Of course, He's wearing one of those beautiful aluminum marathon capes, too (a.k.a. "Heatsheets"). Now Jesus is sitting alongside God for all eternity in the best finisher's tent ever. I can't even fathom how wonderful that will be. It fills me with so much joy to even think about it!

The Prize: Eternal Life

Eternal life is the ultimate finisher's medal. Jesus has already ran this marathon and now He is our Coach. He's been there, done that, and is now waiting for us in the finisher's tent. We need to follow His example to get there! Thank God for His Holy Spirit and for the guidance available to us for every mile of the journey.

This is my favorite "worldly" medal - if you look at the bottom text, Hebrews 12:1 is right there! This was also my first Boston Qualifying time and first road race... memories :) It's special, but no where near as awesome as the eternal prize (no kidding, huh?)!

What do you picture Jesus to be like?
What word and emotion stands out to you in Hebrews 12:1-2?

I'm running fast and free to You
'Cause You are the movement and fight in me
I'm running fast and free to You
'Cause You are my home where I wanna be
Come move in me
Where I wanna be, come move in me

"Movements" by Rend Collective Experiment

The TRUTH Challenge Series --- Day 01: Wisdom, Day 02: Worry, Day 03: Love, Day 04: Guard Your Heart, Day 05: Gracious Words, TRUTH Day 06: Be Joyful, Pray Continually, Give Thanks

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  1. What an awesome post- just what I needed at the end of this week! Thanks for sharing, will definitely be picking this book up! My pastor spoke last week about choosing joy and it really got me thinking, this fits perfectly. I definitely recommend The Shack too- really changed my perspective on Jesus

    1. I've never read the Shack before but I've heard a lot about it; sounds like a popular read! Thanks for stopping by!

  2. this is such an awesome perspective!!

  3. Amen, Amy!! I love your post. I'm a new runner and this is inspiring on multiple levels. Maybe it's time I pick up Choosing Joy--my brother bought it for me for Christmas. I love the connections you made between running and our spiritual life. Featuring you in the Pin-it Party!

    1. Thank you for stopping by and featuring my post, Gabby. Keep up the running :) Running is so awesome; going out for a run is definitely freeing. I look forward to stopping by the Pin-It Party today!

  4. I have The Shack if you want to borrow it! :)

    1. Maybe I could read that one later this year; I'm trying to make my way through "Made to Crave" and "Forgotten God" right now!

      P.S. I'm excited that this is your first comment on my blog :)


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It’s strange to me to think about the fact that women in comic books don’t get more respect in the real world. Let’s ignore the fact that there it’s 2015 and there still isn’t a Black Widow movie, and that the only super powered woman in the new Avengers movie is a villain. No, let’s […]

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Inflategate: Why does anyone care?

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You would think that with Superbowl 49 coming up soon, that all of the talk in the football world would be on the upcoming game, but instead we have Inflategate- the news story about a team that might have lowered the air pressure of the footballs used in the AFC Championship game. While this is […]

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When I started National Novel Writing Month back in November, I decided I wanted to do something different with my Twitter account. I don’t use my Twitter account much because I don’t get much benefit from it. (That is because I don’t know how to draw attention to myself on it.) So when November approached, […]

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Galactus reigns supreme!

Galactus is #1 Forget about giant cosmic clouds. When you think about Galactus, you should be thinking about a giant purple guy with giant handle bars on his head. That’s why this costume gets my vote for the best costume at Denver Comic Con. Every head in the long line I was standing in on […]

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She Hulk muscles into #3

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Bilbo Baggins wanders to #4

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Bilbo Baggins Takes and Holiday at Comic Con Cosplays at comic cons tend to focus on comic book characters and characters you have seen in movies and television, but even before The Hobbit came to theaters, Bilbo Baggins to a hobbit’s holiday to Denver for Denver Comic Con. How can you resist capturing a moment […]

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Mr T makes Comic Con Hella Cool.

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Mr T is hella tough at Number 5 It’s almost impossible to see every costume you want to see or could possibly see at a comic con, but I was glad that I was able to see this one. Not only did he go to the extra effort of growing the beard and shaving the […]

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Wasp makes Number 6

The Wasp reaches #6 on the list of Cosplay costumes stuff here What is Denver Comic Con all about? Denver Comic Con isn’t just about holding a Comic Con. There is so much more behind it. DCC is the proud face of the Comic Books Classroom, an organization that works to promote literacy with the […]


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Welcome to the memorial page for

Norma Ann (Newton) Cissell

July 25, 1937 ~ December 1, 2017 (age 80)

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   Mrs. Norma Ann Cissell of Campbellsville was born to the late Thomas “Ted” and Mary Cecilia (Newton) Clark in the Holy Cross community of Marion County on July 25, 1937. She departed this life on Friday, December 1, 2017 being 80 years, 4 months, and 7 days of age. She professed faith in Christ and was of the Catholic faith. Mrs. Cissell retired from the Fruit of the Loom plant in Campbellsville after many years of dedicated service. She was the wife of William Charles “Charlie” Cissell, who preceded her in death on June 18, 2007. She had a big heart, living her life as a gift to others, and was a close and trusted friend to all that knew her.

She leaves to mourn her passing:

   Five children: Janet Lavonne Murley and husband Walter Ronald of Campbellsville, Charles Timothy Cissell and wife Sandra of Campbellsville, Pamela Gail Wethington and husband Stanley of Columbia, Laeticia Ann Stubbs and husband Larry of Campbellsville, and Todd Cissell and wife Libby of Campbellsville,

   Ten brothers and sisters: Betty Newton of Bardstown, Rita Reidle of Colorado, June Fleming and husband Don of Colorado, Polly Livers and husband David of Bardstown, Frank Clark and wife Pat of Colorado, Darlene Armel and husband Gene of Illinois, Marlene Clark of Bardstown, Connie Redmond and husband Doug of Frankfort, Junior Clark and wife Janet of Bardstown, and Don Clark of Bardstown,

   Thirteen grandchildren: Kimberly Cissell, Shane Murley, Jennifer Burris, Jermey Cissell, Jamie Ford, Aaron Cissell, Jaime Moran, Lindsay Cissell, Michelle Mann, Jessica Chambers, Andrea Burris, Christopher Wethington, and Brittani Wilson,

   Daughters-in-law: Debra Kae Cissell and Patty Cissell,

   Special friends: Pauline Wise and Sissy Ball,

   Eighteen Great-Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

   She was also preceded in death by two sons, William Mark Cissell and Thomas Kevin Cissell, and one brother, Ray Clark.

   There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Cissell on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 213 University Drive, Campbellsville, KY. Father Saju Vadakumpaden will be officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in the church cemetery, and will be carried there by Shane Murley, Jermey Cissell, Christopher Wethington, Aaron Cissell, Kane Wilson, and Jordan Watkins. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be her granddaughters.

   The family will receive visitors at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY on Tuesday, December 5, from 4:00-8:00 PM  and on Wednesday morning until 10:30 AM.

   A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday evening at 7 PM at the funeral home.

   To honor her giving spirit, the family has requested memorials take the form of donations to the funeral expenses of a less fortunate person’s final expenses. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, or online at

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December 5, 2017

4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
LR Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service
1765 New Columbia Road
Campbellsville, KY 42718

Funeral Mass
December 6, 2017

11:00 AM
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213 University Dr
Campbellsville, KY 42718

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

this past weekend

woah! such awesome times this weekend. friday was a bit of a blur, but the party was fucking crazy and despite the drunken guitar smashing and stomping, it was a great time. thanks to Tosa for setting everything up, the Pentagon for letting the party go down there, and all the fuckin crazy ass people that came out, DJs and musicians, laser machines and liquor bottles.

saturday was a really fun time and all the bands were fuckin awesome. despite being down a bass player, The Extras, Inc. still came down and rocked for us, so big ups to them. Vinny Vegas killed it acoustically, and Two Inch Astronaut was amazing. as always, alright, junior. gave us a really hard set to follow, but we managed it with flying colors!  :)

and last night we opened up at Velvet Lounge. twas also a wonderful time, with great sets from Self-Evident (who came all the way from Minneapolis) and NASAwives, who were the best instrumental band i've seen in a while. thanks to the bartender who ran my card without asking, because i probably would have left him a bigger than 20% tip in my drunken state.

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Have you felt a void, emptiness inside you?
You can't face the real world, you can't stay true
So you search for false answers that impair your site
The bottle and the cross telling you it's alright

I don't need it I can stand on my own
Neither religion nor drugs I face my problems alone
Without a crutch I face reality
All I ever had was music, friends, and me

This is all we have, this pathetic existence
That destroyed my hope, destroyed my persistence
I will not give up; I will stay true to myself
I won't live my life in shackles, (I'll live) for me and no one else
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      08-12-2011, 04:43 PM   #1258
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

I Am A Bad Christian.

Because my first thought after reading this story was WTFF? (and yes, the second "F" is what you think it is...)

O’Malley calls for love in face of threat from ISIS
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley said yesterday we may be forced into a “just war” but without love “we’re going to destroy each other,” while 5,000 miles away in Albania his friend Pope Francis, defying an ISIS death threat, went ahead with his first trip as pontiff to a heavily Muslim country under extraordinary security.

During the first Mass for public safety personnel in 13 years at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, O’Malley told the gathering of law enforcement officials, “Compassion and love can come from one’s enemy. Then, no one is an enemy and everyone is a neighbor.”
I do have to admit, my first reaction when reading this was along these lines:

But, realistically, this is a very Christian response. Hate the sin, love the sinner; turn the other cheek; etc. Nonviolence coupled with love for your enemy is a basic Christian tenet. Add to that the ever-increasing amount of guilt over the Crusades, and you've got a recipe for a squishy, kumbaya-ish Church that's pretty much going to tell its adherents to stop drinking milk so they have flimsier bones to make it easier for the terrorists to cut their heads off.

Love ISIS? If by "love" you mean "carpet bomb", maybe. I can endorse the idea of killing them with kindness - as long as "kindness" is the name stamped on each MOAB. I don't want to understand them. The only thing I want to feel with regard to ISIS is recoil. They have made their feelings about us perfectly clear. It's about damn time we started feeling the same right back.

They have threatened to start beheading random people in Australia. Don't for a moment think they won't try something like that here, either. The thing here, though, is that there's a fairly good chance that grabbing people on the street in, say, Houston would be viewed most unfavorably. I doubt we would stand idly by while jihadists tried to behead soldiers as happened in England. I suspect it would end a lot more, well, ballistically...

So, yeah, I kinda suck at the whole "turn the other cheek" part, especially when so many have had their heads cut off while turning that cheek. I'm more of this mindset:

They behead one of ours, we drop a few JDAMs on some of theirs...

That is all.

DJMoore said...

As a new Christian, this is one of the hardest questions I've struggled with.

Christ says, Love thy neighbor--and then challenges us to recognize our enemies as our neighbors. He also, repeatedly, reminds us that the things and problems of this life are mere childish toys, that the full richness of experience can only be found in Heaven. In other words, for the faithful, physical death is properly seen as a graduation ceremony. It is the test leading to graduation that is to be feared, not the graduation itself.

And yet, he also directs his apostles to carry swords with them as they go into the world to preach the Word.

Very confusing.

As an Episcopalian (family history, not considered choice), every Sunday I pray for the leaders of the world, "especially Barack, our President".

When I first started doing this, I resented it. He's a Bad Man! Why should I wish him the joys of Heaven?

Then I realized that what I was truly praying for was that Christ would open his eyes so that he could begin to lead as a Christian, in full recognition of his sinfulness and fallibility, with Christian goals in mind. And that to do this honestly, I had to pray for Barack Obama out of love for him. (Something I still cannot do.)

In a similar way, loving my neighbors doesn't mean submitting to the swords of those neighbors who chose to become my enemies.

It includes being willing to use deadly force to defend the faithful and the might-be faithful from the savage.

This requires accepting that savages are self-identified. I do not, must not, judge one who enslaves, rapes, and murders in the name of his God as being unworthy of Heaven; I only recognize the threat he poses to other seekers of Christ's love. To the children that Christ so loved, recognizing that to Christ, we are all children.

The problem is that we should not glory in war as a goal in itself. Instead, we glory in God's peace, while accepting that the best way to achieve that peace for the most people is to provide them with a relatively civilized world in which they can seek that peace for themselves.

Note that last: we do not wage war to force others into the faith, especially not just the rituals and forms of the faith. We merely give all God's children the safest, most secure nursery that it is within our power to provide.

And that occasionally means, unfortunately, that children who simply cannot learn to be civilized, who do in fact revel in greed, lust and violence, must be killed to protect the rest.

We mourn them when that happens. We mourn their souls, who we fear are lost to Heaven, while leaving that final judgement to Christ.

In this way, other unruly children see that imposing violence on the rest of us will not be rewarded on this Earth.

Because when we reward violence by not resisting, we deceive ourselves and our enemies into thinking that the earthly rewards of violence are all that matters, or in the very worst case, as with Islam, that Allah himself rewards violence in Heaven.

[Whew. Way to long, sorry, but that's the first time I've been able to get that out.]

Anonymous said...

I think that's why it's called being a practicing Christian, Jay. We keep practicing in hopes of getting better and better. But yeah, figuring out how to love the individual and hate only teh sin is kinda hard in the case of Al Shabab, AQAP, the guys in Nigeria, ISIS, that group in Indonesia, the Chechens, . . . ad nauseum.

Bubblehead Les. said...

Well, looks like you got your wish. Even as I type, JDAMs are falling from the sky on top of those $%$^&^&$&&&^^$ Heads.

But keep this in mind: Obama hisself said that THIS War (whatever they plan on calling it) is going to go on long after he leaves Office.

Just like George Bush's did.

And you and I know that there's only so much damage one can do from the Air.

So what happens WHEN an American Pilot comes down behind Enemy Lines?

And how does one do an Air War for TWO PLUS years when the Military Budget keeps getting cut, and Planes, Ships and Missiles and Bombs start to dry up because we haven't replaced them?

Or the Military Personnel?

Settle down and strap yourself in, Folks, we've got a LONG Ride ahead of us.

Jim said...

Few months back, 0zero ordered the shutdown of the Tomahawk Missle production line.

Now, he's burning up Tomahawks at a furious pace, with no replacements flowing in from behind.

Putin surely notices these things, and calculates, accordingly.

And as far as Christain Charity towards our enemies. Sure, that's what we show 'em when they lay their arms down, and fully capitulate.

We occupy 'em, run their governments, schools, courts and societies for the next 100 years, and that's if we're both smart, and lucky.

Heavy investment of treasure and sweat, and that's well after the organized shedding of blood.

THAT'S how we show 'em Christian Love. First though, we've gotta STOP THEM from showing Muslim Hate, murder and destruction.

You know, if we did colonize 'em for a hundred years, shut down all the madrassas, inject modern rationality into their culture, well.....

We might MAYBE bring 'em up to the point of modern Western culture, that existed until Jimmy Carter yielded Iran to the Shah, and pushed-over the whole row of destructive dominoes in the region.

Kabul in the 60s. Women in modern Western attire. Tehran in the early 70s. The same, only more. Istanbul? Even more.

Not so much, now. Between Carter's fecklessness, and 0zero's "Arab Spring" (what, soap made outta goat shit?), we've not only allowed the region to degrade, but we've been one of the worst causes thereof.

Liberalism isn't just a "mental disorder". It's the deadliest force known to the Western World.

Sunk New Dawn
Galveston, TX

Glenn B said...

Jay, you said it is the Christian thing, the love the sinner hate the sin kind of a thing, this call for loving our enemy. if that truly is Christian and truly Catholic then why all the tight security around the pope - armed security ready to kill anyone who would attack him. They are all full of shit - every weird holy man out there.

Old NFO said...

Yep, I'm with you...

ProudHillbilly said...

I don't hate an animal that has rabies. But I am morally obligated to kill it for safety's sake.

PJS said...

"Love ISIS? If by 'love' you mean 'carpet bomb,' maybe." It's sentences like this that keep me coming back to Jay's blog.

Ed said...

I believe the mandate is to love your neighbor as you love yourself. If you have no interest in the survival of yourself and others close to you, then you do not love yourself, or them, very much.

If someone is beheading people to make a political point, then "turning the other cheek" to make you feel better about yourself is not a viable option.

When O'Malley presents himself in exchange for one of those hostages, then I will take him seriously.


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top2 MonoW Control GoneBananas Pre Shards Standards Deck
top2 Blightning Burn Ffancrzy Pre Shards Standards Deck
top4 UW Control P1n Pre Shards Standards Deck
top4 Open the Vaults CalebD Pre Shards Standards Deck
top8 Mythic Shooter Pre Shards Standards Deck
top8 Burn wuzlking Pre Shards Standards Deck
top8 Jund FlyingFreak Pre Shards Standards Deck
top8 UW Allies Ryk Pre Shards Standards Deck

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MonoW Control
top2 - GoneBananas
Main Deck Sideboard
19 Plains
4 Emeria, the Sky Ruin
1 Dread Statuary
1 Iona, Shield of Emeria
4 Baneslayer Angel
2 Knight-Captain of Eos
2 Captain of the Watch
4 Knight of the White Orchid
3 Scepter of Dominance
2 Elspeth, Knight-Errant
3 Oblivion Ring
4 Day of Judgment
2 Journey to Nowhere
2 Armillary Sphere
4 Path to Exile
3 Martial Coup
1 Oblivion Ring
1 Marshal's Anthem
2 Kor Sanctifiers
3 Celestial Purge
3 Kor Firewalker
2 Rest for the Weary
3 Pithing Needle

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Blightning Burn
top2 - Ffancrzy
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4 Scalding Tarn
4 Lavaclaw Reaches
4 Dragonskull Summit
4 Arid Mesa
7 Mountain
3 Plated Geopede
4 Hellspark Elemental
4 Hell's Thunder
4 Goblin Guide
4 Ball Lightning
4 Searing Blaze
4 Lightning Bolt
3 Earthquake
3 Burst Lightning
4 Blightning
1 Akoum Refuge
1 Chandra Nalaar
4 Deathmark
1 Doom Blade
3 Goblin Ruinblaster
3 Manabarbs
2 Slave of Bolas

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UW Control
top4 - P1n
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7 Plains
6 Island
4 Glacial Fortress
1 Tectonic Edge
4 Celestial Colonnade
3 Knight of the White Orchid
4 Baneslayer Angel
3 Oblivion Ring
4 Mind Spring
3 Fieldmist Borderpost
2 Elspeth, Knight-Errant
2 Day of Judgment
2 Jace, the Mind Sculptor
4 Spreading Seas
3 Path to Exile
4 Martial Coup
4 Everflowing Chalice
4 Celestial Purge
3 Flashfreeze
4 Negate
1 Day of Judgment
2 Luminarch Ascension
1 Jace, the Mind Sculptor

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Open the Vaults
top4 - CalebD
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1 Swamp
3 Marsh Flats
5 Plains
7 Island
4 Glassdust Hulk
3 Sphinx of the Steel Wind
2 Architects of Will
4 Time Warp
4 Howling Mine
2 Time Sieve
4 Mistvein Borderpost
4 Fieldmist Borderpost
2 Jace Beleren
4 Kaleidostone
4 Open the Vaults
2 Tezzeret the Seeker
1 Font of Mythos
4 Angelsong
1 Negate
4 Spell Pierce
2 Perimeter Captain
3 Rest for the Weary
3 Flashfreeze
2 Safe Passage

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top8 - Shooter
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2 Sunpetal Grove
1 Plains
2 Island
6 Forest
1 Sejiri Steppe
4 Misty Rainforest
4 Verdant Catacombs
3 Stirring Wildwood
4 Celestial Colonnade
4 Rhox War Monk
4 Birds of Paradise
3 Rafiq of the Many
4 Baneslayer Angel
3 Thornling
4 Noble Hierarch
4 Lotus Cobra
4 Knight of the Reliquary
3 Finest Hour
2 Mind Control
4 Bant Charm
3 Qasali Pridemage
4 Negate
2 Sphinx of Jwar Isle

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top8 - wuzlking
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4 Arid Mesa
12 Mountain
4 Scalding Tarn
4 Teetering Peaks
4 Ball Lightning
4 Jackal Familiar
4 Goblin Guide
4 Hell's Thunder
4 Hellspark Elemental
4 Plated Geopede
4 Burst Lightning
4 Lightning Bolt
4 Searing Blaze
4 Earthquake
3 Quenchable Fire
4 Blazing Torch
4 Dragon's Claw

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top8 - FlyingFreak
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4 Dragonskull Summit
3 Forest
4 Mountain
4 Raging Ravine
4 Savage Lands
3 Swamp
4 Verdant Catacombs
4 Bloodbraid Elf
2 Broodmate Dragon
4 Putrid Leech
3 Siege-Gang Commander
4 Sprouting Thrinax
4 Lightning Bolt
3 Bituminous Blast
4 Blightning
3 Maelstrom Pulse
3 Terminate
1 Maelstrom Pulse
1 Terminate
4 Duress
4 Goblin Ruinblaster
3 Master of the Wild Hunt
2 Mind Rot

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UW Allies
top8 - Ryk
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4 Negate
3 Join the Ranks
4 Path to Exile
3 Talus Paladin
4 Kabira Evangel
2 Sea Gate Loremaster
4 Hada Freeblade
4 Kazandu Blademaster
1 Ondu Cleric
4 Umara Raptor
4 Jwari Shapeshifter
2 Tectonic Edge
2 Island
11 Plains
4 Glacial Fortress
4 Celestial Colonnade
3 Flashfreeze
3 Day of Judgment
1 Jace, the Mind Sculptor
3 Kor Firewalker
3 Oblivion Ring
2 Devout Lightcaster

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by Adiref on 2010-04-12 06:39 CET

Shit happens.

Nicely done Shooter and Pika!

Gratz to u all

by tchiseen on 2010-04-12 06:41 CET

UW Allies top 8, technical.

by Weedmonkey on 2010-04-12 06:51 CET

Interesting t8. MWC winning it is certainly left of centre, and there's more red-based decks than i would've thought, but looks like PTQ season will be interesting.

Also, wtf is up with Blazing Torch in the burn SB?

Other than that, congrats to everyone :)

by Sandro on 2010-04-12 06:51 CET

CalebD, well it looks like its a good thing you beat me yesterday to qualify. Paid off it seems. :) Glad you did well.

by P1n on 2010-04-12 07:26 CET

re Weedmonkey: it's to kill kor firewalker

by Mitchmachine on 2010-04-12 08:20 CET

blazing torch is actually some really nice tech!

by TugaChampion on 2010-04-12 08:35 CET

ROFL blazing torch on a red creature doesn't kill kor firewalker...

by FiReBLT on 2010-04-12 08:48 CET

Blazing torch gives the ability to a red creature to hit a target for 2.

However, a firewalker cannot be targetted by a red creature, so although the damage would be able to be dealt, as the damage source would be red, the red creature with this granted ability cannot target the firewalker in the first place.

I hope you didn't kill any firewalkers with that :)

by P1n on 2010-04-12 08:56 CET

Equipped creature has "{T}, Sacrifice Blazing Torch: Blazing Torch deals 2 damage to target creature or player."

Yeah true, the red creature is the one who target's, I thought blazing torch acted like fire whip

by Weedmonkey on 2010-04-12 09:07 CET

Fireblt's got it :)

by RiQuSP on 2010-04-12 10:56 CET

lol nice invitational..
lol nice decks..

gj punting brimstone, you would've won this bitch so hard =/

by CalebD on 2010-04-12 11:21 CET

Thanks Sandro.

N-Miranda: I recommend Unstable Footing. I think that's mono red's only way of handling Firewalker.

by GFSS on 2010-04-12 11:32 CET

good job N-miranda and pikaa !!

by TugaChampion on 2010-04-12 11:41 CET

GJ Miranda and Pika! I should have top8ed too :(

btw the best wat for monored to deal with firewalker is splashing black to play doom blade and deathmark in the side obv.

by wurst12 on 2010-04-12 12:46 CET

I did reasonably well with a similar Mono-W build. It's a surprisingly solid deck and will only get better once it gets Wall of Blossoms.

by andre2008 on 2010-04-12 13:01 CET

Mono White Control!!! :D

Good Job Pikanso e Shooter.

by GoneBananas on 2010-04-12 14:14 CET

mono white control is actually really good in this meta game with solid matchups vs most decks. The main weak one is RDw/blightning which after sb becomes easy
here's my matchups
r1 bye XD
r2 uw control
r3 vampires
r4 uw control
r5 ID
r6 ID
QF mythic bant aka bye
SF UW control
Finals Blightning, split with ffan but played it out and i won :P
i was hoping to play more jund but alas it was not meant to be. UW is a little in my favor but i really have to play flawlessly to win.

by mishimakaz on 2010-04-12 14:25 CET

sweet allies list. How was geopede, Ffancrazy?

by Ryk on 2010-04-12 15:26 CET

Go go Umara Raptor and my build Uw allies xD

Go go Meeeeeeeee

Go go N-Mirandaaaaaaa

Go go Brazil and Portugal ....

by bilo on 2010-04-12 16:42 CET

Metagame Breakdown pls.. :)

by Makuherra on 2010-04-12 18:41 CET

r3 vampires
are you sure it was vampires?
maybe he had 2 byes or 2 mirrors, thats only way to see vampires on round 3.

by Lynolf on 2010-04-12 20:43 CET

N-Miranda, és o meu herói! Tu também, Pikas! =D

Bilo: I will do it if no one else volunteers... but only on thursday, when I will be avaliable.

by Ffancrzy on 2010-04-12 22:29 CET

Hey guys. I was really happy with the way the deck played out. I was getting sick of pussyfooting around vs decks like Jund, so I just wanted to be as straight forward as possible and just ignore what you are doing.

My matches were:
R1: UWGr Aggro
R2: RDW (I fought through 3 Dragon Claws with a 6 card hand and won, Sarcastic Rat did a great job of covering this match, check it out on the coverage site!)
R3: Empty the Vaults
R4: UW Control
R5: ID
R6: ID
SF: Time Sieve
Finals: Mono W Control, Tird_Ape and I agreed to split before hand.

Overall, I'm surprised I won the 2 RDWs m/u's, and in both I won despite multiple Dragon Claws by blightning for value, the card advantage helped.

My board was a little suspect,but I had just pulled the deck from DeckCheck with no testing as I had just audibled to it. The Geopede was fairly good, but probably the worst creature in the deck. I don't think there is anything to trade it for.

by nopenopenope on 2010-04-12 22:32 CET

nice Top 8 seriously

by GoneBananas on 2010-04-12 22:49 CET

UW control 8 (12.90%)
Bant 7 (11.29%)
Blightning burn 6 (9.68%)
Allies UW/naya/5 (8.06%)
4c cascade 3(4.84%)
Naya 3(4.84%)
Vampires /vamp blightning 3 (4.84%)
Mono white control 2 (3.23 %)
Open the vaults 2 ( 3.23%)
UB crypt 2 (3.23%)
UW weenie(1.61%
Bant walkers 1 (1.61%)
4c aggro 1 (1.61%)
WRB control(wat?) 1 (1.61%)
MUC (sorry you were too late, there is no counterspell) 1 (1.61%)

by Diablo49 on 2010-04-12 23:35 CET

Gj miranda and pikanso

fdp's mamem aí

by FlyingFreak on 2010-04-13 10:43 CET

Only 1 Jund top 8 while it was the most played deck :o

My matches:
R1: UW control (gluedman) 2-1
R2: Jund (LordLink) 2-0
R3: UW Control (Ehri) 2-1
R4: Naya Allies (DS_McWerp) 2-1
R5: ID
R6: ID
QF: UW Control (N-Miranda) 1-2

Next masters 2 hours earlier? I'm sure that I lost my QF because of a lack of concentration (almost 1:00 AM CET).

by caesarthehun on 2010-04-13 14:38 CET

akoum refuge sideboard is tech................

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Status Finished
Started on 2010-04-12 at 5:37 PM CET
Description Standard (T2)
Play Application #magic-league
Tournament Type Trial
Active Players 1
Participant Maximum No Maximum
Rating Category Constructed
Structure Single Elimination
K-Value 24
Prize 2 Byes / 1 Bye
Username of TC DS_McWerp
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34075 VintageFish (VintageFish) vs. Hades (Hades) 2-1
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Pets and Pet Supply Terminology

If you are looking for a new pet and the supplies to go with it, then it may be helpful to learn a bit about the pet supply market before making any purchases. Here are some important terms and definitions to know before buying a dog, fish, or reptile.

  • Purebred - Purebred animals are a species of animal achieved through the process of selective breeding. A purebred animal is often considered a more valuable pet, but it depends on what you are looking for. There are many breeds of dogs, but inbreeding of the animals has created congenital conditions unique to each type. A purebred puppy or cat can be shown and is often much more expensive than a mutt.
  • Reptile - A reptile is any animal that is cold-blooded. This includes pets such as snakes, turtles, and lizards. Reptiles require special care, so be sure to speak with the shop salesman for consultation on essential supplies. These are generally less playful creatures, so they may not require as many toys and exercise gear.
  • Aquarium - An aquarium is a glass tank that is used to house certain pets. Often, they are used for salt or fresh water fish, but can also be used for reptiles and hermit crabs.
  • Exotic Animals - Since exotic animals are not likely native to your area, they will require special food, toys, and housing. You may need to consult with a veterinarian in addition to the pet shop salesman regarding the supplies needed.
  • Vaccinations - For many pets such as a puppy, kitten, or rabbit, shots to protect them from deadly diseases will be required. Some pet stores may offer these at the time of purchase or adoption, but others may not. Check with local animal control services to see which vaccinations are require for your animal.
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    14451 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
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    Good Grief Pet Care
    Mountain View, CA 94035
    Good Grief Pet Care offers personalized pet sitting services for the local areas. Our services include in-your-home petsitting, daily visits, adventurous dog walking, and much more!
    (650) 224-3807
    Aptos Dog & Cat Grooming
    255 Center Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
    Full service dog and cat grooming by experienced, caring groomers. Appointments are necessary, as we do not overbook in order to ensure your pet's quality grooming. Low rates and friendly groomers.
    (831) 662-0758
    850 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
    (408) 374-9321
    Dolphin Pet Village
    1770 W Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
    (408) 379-7600
    Pet Food Express
    1902 S Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
    (408) 371-5555
    United Emergency Animal Clinic
    905 Dell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
    (408) 371-6252
    Suzie's Pet Salon
    523 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
    (408) 379-9274
    Cambrian Kennels
    130 Curtner Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
    (408) 371-0737
    The Cat Hospital
    137 E Hamilton Ave # Side, Campbell, CA 95008
    (408) 866-6188
    Margie's Mobile Pet Services
    204 Superior Dr, Campbell, CA 95008
    (408) 866-5444
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    1063 Dell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
    (408) 379-6820
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    915 S San Tomas Aquino Rd Ste 800, Campbell, CA 95008
    (408) 866-8102
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    137 E Hamilton Ave # Side, Campbell, CA 95008
    (408) 866-6188
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    901 Dell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
    (408) 879-0300

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Riding apparel can be a necessity, or, when associated with motorcycles, a fashion statement. Riding apparel and equipment developed for equestrian use and has continued to change for riding motorcycles. Some riding equipment, such as saddles and tacking supplies, are used with horses, while others, like leather jackets, are more commonly associated with motorcycles. Several popular terms associated with riding equipment are listed below.

  • Saddle – A type of horse tack that allows a rider to sit and control a horse. They have to be large enough to fit the horse and secure enough to support the rider. Saddles come in different styles, such as the Western style with its large pommel, and the English style which is often used in equestrian competitions.
  • Riding Breeches – A tight, form-fitting pair of pants that are usually worn in formal show competitions. The breeches do not have loose ends that could get caught or pinched in the saddle and are actually a form of fashionable safety gear. Some motorcycle enthusiasts will also wear leather breeches, as leather is a very durable material that will stand up against the elements.
  • Chaps – Heavy strips of leather that attaches to a belt and hang down over the legs. Chaps were once worn by cowboys to help protect their legs when riding and training horses. Today they are often seen with motorcycle riders. They provide the same essential function that they did for cowboys, and help riders protect their legs.
  • Riding Helmet – Used for equestrian and motorcycle hobbies, a helmet is essential to protecting the head. An equestrian helmet usually just protects the top of the head, while a motorcycle helmet usually will cover the entire head and face.
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    1445 W Southern Ave Ste 2212, Mesa, AZ 85202
    (480) 464-0030
    3111 W Chandler Blvd Ste 2190, Chandler, AZ 85226
    (480) 857-1619
    Greenway Saddlery Inc
    9380 E Bahia Dr Ste A103, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
    (480) 502-9776
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    14201 N Hayden Rd Ste C1, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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    (520) 514-1643

    Equestrian riding apparel and equipment are used by horseback riders to stay safe, control their horses, and look good on the field. Motorcycle clothing is also used to offer protection and style. Although some stores sell a wide variety of gear, including boots, helmets, jackets, and spurs. Other apparel providers focus on specific types of products. This means that you might have to search for stores in your area and online that sell the types of equestrian and motorcycle accessories that you want to purchase. Some stores only stock apparel for riders. They might have a variety of boots, helmets, gloves, chaps, and vests. These stores generally don’t carry items other than apparel. Even within this small branch of retailers, some of them focus on specific types of clothing. One will have leather jackets for motorcycle enthusiasts, while another sells breeches and jodhpurs. Most of the stores that sell riding equipment also carry clothing. Again, some of them choose to strictly focus on items such as harnesses, English saddles, cross country saddles, and spurs. Although these riding stores do not always have the types of items that you would wear, they do, however, have the types of equipment that you will want your horse to wear while you ride it. Many retailers have websites that list the types of clothing and equipment that they sell. You can search for stores in your area or find online retailers that will ship items to your location. This gives you a wider variety of suppliers to use so that you can find the best products at the lowest prices.
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Tire Dealers & Retail

If you visit a tire retailer, you will find many brands of tires for automobiles and trucks and you can even have them installed. You can also shop online.

  • Pneumatic Tire - This is the common rubber car tire. Its purpose is to protect the rim and provide traction.
  • Rim - The actual wheel which is usually made of steel. Rubber tires are placed over these and if the tire goes flat, the rim will get bent.
  • Dealer - There are many dealers and retailers which sell new and used name brand tires, sometimes for cheap or discounted prices. They will carry tires for automobiles such as trucks, cars, and motorcycles.
  • Off Road - These usually have extra tread to increase the traction for safety purposes. Usually have more protruding tread patterns so they can easily grip onto the ground.
  • Performance - These also have extra tread on them but are manufactured for maneuverability and speed for races.
  • Used - Used tires are usually salvaged off of cars that were in accidents and are perfectly safe. It would be good to check the tread before buying, though.
  • Snow - Tires that are specifically created to be used in snow conditions. These are a good alternative to tire chains because they don’t need to be taken off
  • Tread - The pattern on the tires that provide traction. When these are worn down, it’s possible for them to be re-treaded, but it usually means it’s time to replace the tire.
  • Hydroplane - When water suddenly comes between the tires and the ground, the driver of the vehicle will lose control of the steering, braking, and accelerating for a brief period of time.
  • Penny Test - This is a test to see if your car has enough tread. If Lincoln's head is completely visible, then the tire is too worn out.
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    You can find quality tires for the most reasonable prices at our tire dealers and retail in the Rhode Island area. Select brand name tires for your car or truck at our tire dealers and retail in the Rhode Island area.
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    Hamel's Tire Center Inc
    1238 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864
    Hamel’s Tire Center offers a wide range of preventive maintenance services that can extend the life of your car as well as provide you with a smoother ride.
    (401) 333-2400
    Rick's Tire & Auto Center & Auto Sales
    1435 Victory Hwy, North Smithfield, RI 02896
    We pride ourselves in being world class when it comes to tire knowledge, selection, and installation. But it doesn't stop with the tire purchase. We offer assistance to customers for the lifetime of our tires.
    (401) 769-0488
    Washington County Auto Center
    9 Nooseneck Hill Rd, Wyoming, RI 02898
    We have been in the towing and auto repair business for 22 years. We service all cars and trucks big or small from engines and transmissions to maintenance, tires, batteries, windshields, brakes, and a/c parts.
    (401) 539-1122
    Town Fair Tire
    1085 Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
    (401) 822-7700
    Benny's Inc
    473 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI 02828
    (401) 949-9820
    Richmond Diesel & Tire
    530 Nooseneck Hill Rd, Exeter, RI 02822
    (401) 397-6360
    Leo Tire
    1791 Elmwood Ave, Warwick, RI 02888
    (401) 781-7890
    Diaz Tire Shop
    125 Washington St, Central Falls, RI 02863
    (401) 727-3020
    A Quick Tire
    257 Main St, Wakefield, RI 02879
    (401) 789-9306
    Goodyear Auto Service Center
    520 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
    (401) 438-2950
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    510 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
    (401) 519-7639
    Town Fair Tire
    1495 Diamond Hill Rd, Woonsocket, RI 02895
    (401) 769-7511
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    1968 Mineral Spring Ave, Providence, RI 02904
    (401) 231-6868
    Northup's Service Center
    1892 Kingstown Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
    (401) 782-4280
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    51 Cole St, Warren, RI 02885
    (401) 247-1071

    Retail automobile tire dealers sell various sizes and models of tires and wheels. Tire dealers have all types of tires to fit your vehicle, whether you drive a large truck, a small car or even a motorcycle. Tire dealers have different types of tires to suit the terrain your vehicle drives on. Retail tire dealers provide various automotive services, including tire and rim installation, alignment services, oil changes and more. When you are looking for the right set of tires and rims for your vehicle, be sure to do a fair amount of research so you can find the best tire dealers for your needs. Search for various retail tire dealers on the internet. Online is where you will find a plethora of websites that offer a large selection of tires and rims. You can purchase your automobile tires through an online retail entity, or you can purchase them through an automobile shop in your area. Look for tire dealers in your area that have the specific size tires or rims that you are looking for. Some tire dealers may cater to only one brand of tire, while others might have a large selection of various tire brands. To ensure that you choose the right tire dealers, do your research and compare various companies. Look on multiple tire dealer websites to learn more about their business, their products and their services. Choosing the right tire dealer may be difficult, so compare rates between multiple automobile shops. Always ask questions, this will ensure that you receive the right tires for your automobile.
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When I was in my 20s, studying wine and living on very little money in Paris, I couldn't afford to eat in real restaurants very often. But I'd stop at a favorite wine bar a couple of times a week.

It always seemed to be cold weather, and the chill crept through the soles of my boots. To warm up, I would nurse a single glass of Chinon or Bourgeuil with a tartine (open-faced sandwich) or dark-flecked Poilane bread with a crottin of goat cheese smashed on top.

I can remember looking longingly at the end of the zinc bar where a tarte Tatin would inevitably be set out in all its glory, the apples satiny and glistening with caramel. I could imagine the slightly jelled texture of the apples, the warm buttery taste of the caramel against a dollop of thick ivory creme fraiche. Essentially an upside-down tart, the crust is baked on top of the apples, and the tart is inverted to serve.

Most of the time, though, I couldn't afford it. Or even the small cup of coffee I envisioned enjoying after. So when I did finally get my tarte des demoiselles Tatin, referring to the two spinster sisters who invented it (on purpose or no) at their family hotel in the Loire Valley of France, it tasted all the sweeter.

I treasure that memory of eating a warm tarte made with new crop apples, the windows of the wine bar or bistro steamed up, the blue-gray of November or December outside. And years later, on a subsequent trip to France, when I had more money in my pocket, I marched right into the cookware shop Dehillerin and accosted one of their famously grouchy clerks: "I would like to buy a proper tarte Tatin pan."

I ended up splurging on two heavy, copper pans, one about the size of a 9-inch tart pan with 2-inch sides and tiny copper "ears," and the other a generous 13 inches in diameter. I guess because it reminded me of those big tartes I'd seen at the wine bars.

I've been happily making tarte Tatin ever since, mostly in the smaller pan but occasionally in that grand one, which will serve 10 and counting. When I rented a house near Joshua Tree with friends last year, I even managed on an electric stove, using a wine bottle to roll out the pastry.

I love standing by the stove, keeping watch as the butter and sugar mixture caramelizes. It sputters up between the wedges, sending the smell of burnt sugar and apple through the entire house.

I've tried lots of recipes and eventually worked out the simplest. Not for me the usual puff pastry. I make mine with a classic pate brise, which takes just minutes to make.

After I tried New York chef Jean-George Vongerichten's version, I no longer even make the caramel first. His method (detailed in his book "Home Cooking With Jean-Georges") works just as well. He basically smooshes the butter together with the sugar and spreads it out in the bottom of the pan and arranges the tightly packed apples on top. Then he turns the fire on high and waits for butter and sugar to caramelize. Caution: If the flame is too low, the apples will start giving up their juice before the caramelization takes place and it will be hard to get that characteristic, deep, amber color.

Note too that you don't have to use a copper pan. A cast-iron pan (or any heavy skillet that can go into the oven) works just as well.

Choosing the right apple is important. The usual is Golden Delicious, which is available almost everywhere. Granny Smith works well, too. Do investigate the old varieties at the farmers market. Ask the vendor which of them make great baking apples. Some come into season for only a few weeks, but you should be able to find Braeburn or Cox. I can never remember which ones I tried when, but I do recall liking a tarte made with Black Arkansas apples I found at the farmers market one year.

It takes close to 5 pounds of apples to make a 9-inch tarte Tatin (the apples shrink as they cook). Even so, I find it pays to use the larger pan. The leftovers are wonderful the next afternoon with a freshly brewed cup of coffee.


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The Sterling Savings Bank branch on West Stewart Avenue has been robbed for the third time in five months.

The Sterling Savings Bank branch on West Stewart Avenue has been robbed for the third time in five months.

Medford officers on Friday searched the area of West Stewart Avenue and Kings Highway in hopes of finding the suspect. The suspect entered the bank at around closing time. The robbery was reported at approximately 6 p.m.

Police said a man robbed the branch and then fled the area. It is unclear if a weapon was displayed during the robbery.

The man, who was wearing a black mask, demanded cash, but did not display weapon, according to Medford police Sgt. DJ Graham.

He then fled the front doors and vanished. The two clerks on duty did not see his last direction of travel, Graham said.

The suspect is described as being 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighting 190 pounds. He had an olive complexion.

He was wearing a dark blue hoodie that was turned inside out. He also wore dark blue jeans and gloves, Graham said.

The case was turned over to detectives who will pursue whatever leads turn up in the coming days, Graham said.

It is unknown why this particular bank branch is suddenly popular with robbers, Graham said.

"We've had two recently and made an arrest on one," he said.

Despite no weapon being displayed, a bank robbery can be a tough situation for bank employees, Graham said.

"It's an emotional experience even if there is no weapon shown," he said.

This branch was the site of two previous robberies in 2012. The first occurred in September when a man entered the bank and demanded money. No weapon was seen.

The suspect, later identified as Brett Leon Court, 37, was arrested two days later, along with his accomplice Melissa Jane Fernandez, 36.

They were charged with second-degree robbery, a felony.

The second robbery happened in December just before closing time. The suspect entered the bank and handed a teller a note demanding money. Again, no gun was seen.

The man left with an undisclosed amount of cash and was last seen heading north through an alley east of the bank.

The suspect in that case remains at large.

Reach reporter Chris Conrad at 541-776-4471 or email


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Patricia Mae Richey, 89, passed away peacefully at Wynwood Wednesday, February 20, 2013, in Medford, Ore. She was born March 15, 1923 in Hanford, Calif. the daughter of Mary and Loren Barnes. She grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. Her first job after high school graduation was at the Emporium in San Francisco. In 1946, Pat enjoyed a long trip across the United States and Canada with her parents.

In January of 1950, Patricia and James L. Richey were married in Yreka, Calif. In the early 1950s she and Jim began a construction business in Winston, Ore. Pat managed the office and accounting for their business for over 30 years. The company grew to include property management and land development.

Pat served on the Winston Library Board for many years. She devoted many years to the Winston community and was very involved in her children's activities. Pat was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Dillard-Winston and Medford. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed international travel, including three trips to China. During their retirement, Pat and Jim enjoyed time spent on the Oregon coast.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jim; her sister, June Wilson; brother, Barney Barnes; and son, Kent Richey. Patricia is survived by her son and daughter, Bruce Richey, of Ashland and Rebecca Maloof, of Morongo Valley, Calif. She was blessed with four granddaughters, Erin and Lauren Richey, and Mary and Sarah Maloof; and one great-granddaughter, Jayda Westmoreland.

Funeral arrangements are by Wilson's Chapel of the Roses. Interment will be at the Roseburg Memorial Gardens. Her graveside service will be held at Roseburg Memorial Gardens at 1:00 p.m. February 25, 2013.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in her name to C.A.T.S, P.O. Box 56, Medford, OR 97501.


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Not long after Champ Payne put a ring on Betty McCollum's finger in April 1852, he and his 17-year-old bride left Missouri for Oregon.

Not long after Champ Payne put a ring on Betty McCollum's finger in April 1852, he and his 17-year-old bride left Missouri for Oregon.

It was a year, historians believe, when nearly 10,000 people pushed West with their ox teams, some seeking gold in California and others free land in the Oregon Territory.

A Cave Junction newspaper, quoting a Payne descendent in 1984, said that this wasn't Champ's first overland trip across the plains. In 1849, when he was 17, he went in search of California gold with his older brother, James. According to the story, the brothers stayed until 1851 and returned to Missouri after making "a little bit of money."

Champion Turpin Payne and Elizabeth "Betty" McCollum were both born and grew up in Chariton County, Mo. Champ's mother died when he was 4, and his father died when he was 10. Except that Champ and Betty had married in Keystville, Champ's hometown and the county seat, little more is known about their early life.

The newlyweds arrived in the Willamette Valley on Aug. 31, 1852, and within a month they had claimed 320 acres northeast of Harrisburg.

After farming in the same location for nearly 16 years, Champ and Betty brought their seven surviving children to Jackson County and settled east of Phoenix on land beneath the rocky cliffs that still bear the family name.

The Paynes had 11 children in all, but only nine survived to see the 20th century. Their youngest was born when Elizabeth was just about 40 years old.

On the annual newspaper listing of Jackson County's affluent residents, Champ Payne was consistently ranked as one of "Our Wealthy Men," sometimes known as "Our Heaviest Taxpayers."

Their farm, with a panoramic view of the valley, was home to one of the county's earliest commercial dairies, selling milk and home-churned butter.

A 1931 Mail Tribune article remembered "Grandma Payne" as a "thorough believer in diversified farming."

Her garden was irrigated with water piped from a nearby creek in a homemade, somewhat leaky canvas hose. There were the usual assortment of farm animals and, according to the article, annual summer cattle drives to Klamath County, where the Payne's cows could feast in "luxuriant summer pastures."

In 1870, brother James and his family left Missouri and were reunited with Champ in Jackson County, living nearby until 1875, when they moved to Josephine County, east of Cave Junction. There, James helped build the Althouse Church.

Champ Payne retired from farming in the late 1890s, turning over operation of the farm to his son, Champ Jr.

In November 1900, Champ and Betty bought land on North Main Street in Ashland and began to build a house. Within a year, and after spending $600, the house was finished and the Paynes moved in. Betty remained in the house even after Champ died in February 1919. In 1923, she finally sold the house and moved in with Champ Jr. She died in April 1929 and, within days of their 77th wedding anniversary, the couple were reunited in the Phoenix Historic Cemetery.

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Portland hosts MLS All-Star game

PORTLAND — By the time the MLS All-Star game rolls around tonight, coach Caleb Porter will have had two training sessions with his All-Stars.

Yes, just two practices to prepare for Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich.

Porter is hoping his side has some fast learners.

“It’s a celebration of these players, their careers,” said Porter, coach of the host Portland Timbers. “Hopefully, we can make it a competitive game and try to make it exciting with a lot of good attacking players.”

Ultimately the game is an exhibition, and Porter said his main job — besides putting on a good show — is to return the players to their teams with no injuries.

The All-Star game is part of a summer exhibition tour for Bayern Munich, which hasn’t visited the United States in a decade. The team defeated Chivas Guadalajara 1-0 last Thursday night at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey.

Winner of 19 straight matches at one point last season, Bayern Munich brings six players from the German national team that won the World Cup this summer, including Mario Goetze and Thomas Mueller. But coach Pep Guardiola said not to expect them to play more than about 15 minutes apiece.

The MLS team will also include several players from the U.S. World Cup team that advanced out of the group stage in Brazil, including Seattle’s Clint Dempsey and Toronto’s Michael Bradley.

“We just played against these players on the biggest stage in the world. I think in the past, the All-Star teams have had only a few days to come together, but it’s a little bit different this year because most of us are used to playing together on the national team,” said Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando, who was also on the U.S. national team.

The MLS All-Stars hope to have six players from the U.S. team on the available roster. On Tuesday, midfielder Kyle Beckerman of Real Salt Lake had to withdraw because of an unspecified injury.

Omar Gonzalez and Robbie Keane of the L.A. Galaxy both made the team but also had to bow out. The Galaxy did send forward Landon Donovan, who is appearing in his record 14th All-Star game.

A player to watch on Bayern Munich’s side is 19-year-old Julian Green, who played for the United States in Brazil and became the youngest American player to score in the World Cup with a goal against Belgium.

Green, who was born in Florida but grew up in Germany, has dual citizenship. With Bayern Munich since 2010, Green is vying to make his debut with the club’s senior side this season. He’ll likely see more play than Bayern’s other World Cup stars.

“He’s going to play a little bit more — for the fans, for the girls,” Guardiola joked.

Last year, Italian powerhouse AS Roma, led by longtime star Francesco Totti, defeated the MLS All-Stars 3-1 in Kansas City. The Galaxy’s Gonzalez scored the only goal for the MLS side in second-half stoppage time.

Bradley was on Roma’s side for that match.

The MLS is 7-3-1 against international opponents since the league adopted the current All-Star game format, the only losses coming to English Premier League club Manchester United and Roma.

“The best thing you can do is keep it simple.” Porter said. “I want these players to go back to their clubs healthy.”