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L.A. County Fire Department honors its first Asian American deputy chief (Los Angeles Times)

Posted on: Thursday, July 31st, 2008 in: Uncategorized

Helen Jo is also the first woman to be promoted to the position in the department. She received her new badge today. As Helen Jo worked her way to the front of the room to receive her new badge, a stream of colleagues, family and friends crowded and cheered around the freshly promoted deputy chief — the first woman and Asian American to achieve such a rank in the Los Angeles County Fire …

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Make & Take with Cuttlebug!

Posted on: Thursday, July 31st, 2008 in: Uncategorized

Howdy! Monday was the official day of Make & Take and this time Mary Ann led folks through the fun of Cuttlebug Embossing Folders, the Ribbon Slot Punching Tool by Making Memories, clear stamps and ribbon. Check it out: Embossed Believe Supplies: A Word or Two, Inque Boutique Lost in the Louvre, Technique Tuesday Friends Forever A2 Combo, Cuttlebug Butterfly Brad, Creative Impressions #34 Pale Green Marvy Matchable Main Beyond the Sea Card Stock, Heidi Grace Designs White Card Stock

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Featured Crafter : Rusty Bucket Prims

Posted on: Thursday, July 31st, 2008 in: Uncategorized

Regina Frye: artist & owner of Rusty Bucket Prims Regina was born and raised on a farm in Chilhowie, Southwest Virginia.She currently lives in the Great Appalachian Mountains of VA in a town called Saltville where the landscape is breathtaking. A beautiful place to live and raise children. Regina has one daughter, Morgan aged 22. Morgan was married in March of this year to a wonderful guy named Derrick. Regina loves going to craft shows, antiquing, second hand shops, flea markets and yard

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Contest (You) Cajun/Creole Cooking Challenge (Me)

Posted on: Thursday, July 31st, 2008 in: Uncategorized

Contest (You) Cajun/Creole Cooking Challenge (Me) Posted by twobarkingdogs on July 31, 2008 I like to cook. I like to collect cookbooks. I can boil water, mince garlic, chop an onion, make a smooth non-lumpy white sauce, and lumpy mashed potatoes. I can do all of these things on purpose and with purpose. Ok. Great. If that’s the case, then how come I eat as badly as I do. How come I am always making the same dishes over and over again? Cooking has become a chore for me, after all, I am a sing

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Finding Some Good News Among The Numbers

Posted on: Thursday, July 31st, 2008 in: Uncategorized

The Dutch are usually known for a balanced and well thought out opinion and the latest public release by CIEP merits that opinion. The summary posting on The Oil Drum (TOD) is at: http://europe.theoildrum.com/node/4358#more And, this is where I saw good news amongst the numbers that echo what most “Peakers” have known for some time. If we can hold to a plateau in production over the next 5 to 10 years, we might have a good chance for a soft landing; and, prices based on local value is a major

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