What To Consider When Hiring Birthday Cake Raleigh Bakers

What To Consider When Hiring Birthday Cake Raleigh Bakers


By Sonya Riley It is very important to consider the benefits of celebrating birthdays in life. People celebrate birthdays for various reasons. What you will learn is that you will always find joy when your friends and family members celebrate the day you were born. People plan for birthdays for their parents, children, spouses, and leaders. Among the crucial things that people use to make the event memorable are cakes. You should consult birthday cake Raleigh bakers before the day. Among the reasons, why people celebrate these birthdays is to acknowledge the existence of an individual. Irrespective of the humbleness of your background, you have a life to live to the fullest. You therefore need to celebrate your birth anniversary since you have a beautiful destiny to achieve. As they say, every individual has one chance, one life and one body. You celebrate the anniversary to let the world know you are there to make a difference in your life. To other people, celebrating birthdays help them appreciate all the good things they have received from God. It is their right time to flashback on their lives and to see the far they have come amidst the odds and barriers. They know that going through a whole year is not a joke. It requires the intervention and protection from all evils by God. They welcome their friends to share the thanksgiving cake with them. Families that organize for such events occasionally increase the love among them and make the bond among them stronger. Birthdays give them the opportunity to meet regularly and do things together. Those who stay far from their native home come to join others and know the newly born children in that family. If such occasions do not happen frequently, members of the family would take long to know each other. Since cakes are crucial in such occasions, you need to find the ones of with high quality. The guests you invite together with friends will be happy to take well-baked cakes. For this reason, the reputation of the baker or supplier is very crucial to bear in mind. Moreover, you need to consider the hygiene of the person baking the cakes. You could find some time, visit the bakers place, and assess the hygiene of the place. Always ensure that you measure the ingredients of the cakes correctly and accurately. This helps make the best cakes for such distinctive occasion. Ensure you buy the right spoons and cups from the supermarkets to help you measure the right quantities. Some of the ingredients such as eggs, butter, and milk should be kept at room temperature before you begin baking. Nevertheless, most people do not find it effortless to bake the cakes in their homes. It is important to therefore consider hiring a competent supplier from your region. Ask your friends to recommend you a baker who have dealt with cakes of birthdays for quite some time. This helps you make the best out of your occasion. You need to be sure the supplier or baker will deliver the cakes right in time. Avoid a situation in which you would have to go for the cake when the event is almost ending. Birthday cake Raleigh bakers are always punctual and keen to details. About the Author: You can visit the website www.sweetcherrybakerync.com for more helpful information about Things To Know About Birthday Cake Raleigh

The First 20

The First 20


I would be lying if I claimed that the first twenty weeks of this pregnancy were anxiety free. So I won't even try. After carrying my first baby for 38 weeks, while planning for his birth and burial at the same time, I could only dream of being naive with my second pregnancy. But all that aside, it is by God's grace that I am able to report news of a healthy, growing, kicking, moving, baby boy! The first 20 weeks have flown by! With every step forward, God gently reminds me of His sovereignty, and love. God is more than enough for any and all situations.

My husband and I chose to undergo genetic testing with this baby. All that is involved is a simple blood draw from me. I say simple, but I had 7 viles of blood drawn. I don't easily get grossed out by the sight of blood or needles, except when it is my own. Adding to the mix, there was a lot riding on that simple needle poke: was it going to be a repeat of my first pregnancy? or would we get news of a baby with perfect chromosomes? My sweet mom met me at the lab the morning of the test, with my favorite cookies in hand, and jokes lined up to distract me from the process! She knows me so well, and has made the first twenty weeks of pregnancy much more easy for me to endure.

Also at 10 weeks, my husband and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary. He surprised me with a trip to a bed and breakfast, and with a new coach purse! He spoils me so much, and I am so grateful to God for giving me this man. There is no one else I would want to share this journey of life with.


It was around 12 weeks, that we received the call I had been praying for for over 5 years. Our baby BOY had perfect chromosomes! I took the call, and already had 2 outfits wrapped and waiting. After hanging up the phone, I handed this one to daddy to open. (We were both quite shocked that it was a boy. All along we had thought it was a girl! Oops!)








We made it to 20 weeks! Around this time, I started to relax and breathe a little easier. We invited both of Hudson's grandmas to the 20 week ultrasound. It was the first ultrasound that my mom had ever seen. She cried when seeing Hudson for the first time. It was an amazing moment. I have never been so thrilled to hear the word "normal" before!


This is the best 3D image we could get of Mr. Hudson. Apparently, he doesn't like to be still for very long(exactly like his daddy!). We also weren't able to get an open faced shot because he had his face scrunched up against his pillow(AKA the placenta), and had his fist up near his face(exactly like his mommy sleeps!).
With Thanksgiving upon us, we have so much to be thankful for. In all actuality, it's not about what God can do for us, or give us. He's already given us all that we need in His Son. The work has been done. All that is required of us is to believe and receive. Easier said than done, I know. Wishing you a blessed holiday week!

Pyrex In Action - PIA

Pyrex In Action - PIA


In the Pyrex world we love to show off our Pyrex in Action. (PIA)

Of course here in America, Thanksgiving was yesterday. We celebrate like many Mid-West people with a the classic turkey dinner. I think Thanksgiving has turned into a pre-Christmas celebration. (Also Hanukkah started yesterday, so Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate!) We take it as a day of rest and good food. I pre-plan most of it and cook on Wednesday, leaving the turkey for Thursday. That guarantees I get in relaxing time with my wonderful family.

There are few tips for cooking with Pyrex. These will save you heartbreak if you follow them.

1. Stay away from foil. It can leave black marks on the dish that none of us has figured out how to get off. Instead use the lids that came with them. They can go in the oven.


To do list: clean oven2. Be careful of the temperature of the oven. According to the Pyrex prize Recipes books you should cook at temperatures below what you would in a shiny pan. I try to keep it under 375f.


We called that Marshmallow Pie. THM ate it up!It is just sweet potatoes. 3. Never ever put a hot dish on anything wet or cold. It can cause the dish to break. Along these lines never add liquid to a hot dish. The rapid change in temperatures will cause it to break. It could crack or explode. Have some handy potholders to set it on. Let the dish cool before you wash it.


A perfect time to use all the fall colors.4. Never use anything but Flameware on the stove top. When using Flameware if you have an electric stove (glass top, coil) use a grid. These can often be found in hardware stores, or you can find them online. I have also made some from wire coat hangers. They allow the heat to disperse more evenly.


My turkey looks orange!
5. Do not deep fry in Pyrex. It will break the dish, the grease will catch fire and you will die. Please don't deep fry anything. save your waist line. (and I love greasy food, but baking you can use Pyrex and still have yummy food)


A chance to use my Corelle napkin rings.
Not these should be common sense. I mean the dishes are old, most 30+ years old. But sometimes it does not click and things break. sometimes friendly reminders help. And one last reminder. Never ever put your pyrex in the dishwasher. There are many ways you can get marks and grease off.PSA on dishwasher death.

I hope your holiday was wonderful yesterday. And if you didn't celebrate anything yesterday and it was just another day, I hope your future holidays are wonderful.

Monday's Music Moves Me 112513

Monday's Music Moves Me 112513



Well, hey there! It is Monday and the start of the week toward Thanksgiving here in the U.S.
It is also time once again for Monday's Music Moves Me hosted by Xmas Dolly, with co-host of Stacy, Colette,Cathy, and me.

This week we usually would have a freebie but we had one more former Spotlight Dancer theme before December to do. So, it was decided by the head honcho that her theme was happening this week. It is a fun one too...select songs you listened to in high school!

Well, now, I have to tell you, I am truly an 80's gal. I was a "mallrat" if there ever was one.
I entered high school in August of 1982 and graduated in May of 1986.
Yes, I can claim that to my 15 seconds of fame.

So, I am ready to hop in my Delorean and crank up my radio with some tunes. Get ready because they were "totally awesome"!

Let me select my first tape with a "totally rad" #1 song from 1983.

Photo credit: Like Totally 80s









"Like, O My God" I could "totally chill" to anything Michael Jackson sung but in 1984 he teamed up with this "most excellent" singer for this #1 song. Let me put it in my Sony Walkman for you.
In 1985, there were so many songs to "veg out" with. However, the one #1 song that was "fresh" "to the max" was this one. I could even find it on MTV!

By 1986, I was "stoked" because I was a senior and ready to "book". Of course the music continued to be "gnarly". One such #1 song was this one that even people might have break danced to.

Before I an "wiggin" out and throw my Rubix cube due to not understanding of the thing, I have one more item to offer you from my "bitchin' " years in the '80's.
This would have been me in 1988 with my most "totally tubular" Dudette. She was 1 year old here.
Look at that hair! "Gag me with a spoon!"Make sure to link up and visit these "bodacious" people. "That's the ticket!"~Naila Moon

It could happen again [updated]

It could happen again [updated]


As we near another anniversary of the Halifax Explosion of December 6, 1917, it is tempting to think about whether such an event could occur again.

In the infamous explosion two ships, Mont Blanc and IMO, collided in the Narrows (off pier 6). A fire ensued, igniting the cargoes of explosives on both ships. The resulting blast killed more than a thousand, maimed legions more, leveled the north end of town and sank or badly damaged a score of ships.

Nowadays a similar scenario is perhaps unthinkable, since two ships are unlikely to meet each other in the Narrows. We have radar, VHF Radio, Vessel Traffic Management, satellite navigation and lots of safety factors built in to shipping. But there is a scary "what if" which should be considered by the various authorities responsible for the the harbour. In fact it requires little imagination to see how that "what if" might unfold because some of it has already happened and we were saved from potential disaster.

Late in the evening of November 4, 2013 or in the early morning hours of November 5, 2013 the post-Panamax container ship OOCL Oakland sailed from Fairview Cove for sea. As it transitted the Narrows it lost power. This is where the "what if" kicks in.

OOCL Oakland lost power in the Narrows.
1. What if the ship, without power, had drifted into either of the harbour bridges?
2. What if the ship, without power, had drifted up on the shore or into any of the piers or harbour installations, blocking the Narrows for shipping?
3. What if it had dangerous cargo aboard which caught fire or spilled?

Fortunately none of these "what ifs" took place-for one very good reason. The ship was using a stern tethered tug to act as rudder and brake. The tug was able to keep the ship on its course as it gradually lost speed and controlled the ship until power was regained. Tethered escort tugs are used widely around the world, and have been proven to be able to exert tremendous forces to redirect or stop ships. The 4,000 to 5,000 bhp tugs in Halifax are capable of providing this braking/steering, but only if they are connected to the ship by stern line.
By slewing to one side or the other and using its power, the tug can slow or turn a the ship quickly.


Atlantic Oak, at 5,000 bhp is the most powerful tug in Halifax, and is the one usually designated for tethered escort. Here it is exerting some sideways thrust to the container ship Yantian Express to turn it as it exits the Narrows into Bedford Basin.
As food for thought all ships are NOT required to have tethered escort tugs while steaming through the Narrows, In fact some ships larger than OOCL Oakland do not always use tethered escorts, although they might have tugs accompanying them, the tugs are not made up with lines, so in case of emergency could push, but not pull.
The post-Panamax APL Cyprine enters the Narrows without a tethered escort. It is slightly larger than the OOCL Oakland. The tug is merely accompanying the ship, but with no line up it is limited as to what assistance it could provide if needed.
Update: The tug Atlantic Oak is indeed tethered by stern line to the ship in this photo- the line is slack and hard to see, but the tug could quickly control the ship if called to do so.

Large ships are built to sail the high seas efficiently. Once they get into port, and reduce speed they become less manageable. Due to a reduction in water flow past their rudders, they begin to lose the ability to steer effectively and lose steerageway completely at very low speeds.

Big ships take a long time to slow down, even from a speed of 8 knots, which may be their speed in the Narrows. If they cannot use the reverse thrust of their engines due to a loss of power, they then begin to lose speed slowly and lose steerage way at the same time, but can continue drifting (in some direction) for a mile or more.

Dropping an anchor from a moving ship is not an alternative. At most measurable speeds, the anchor will not hold on the bottom. Even if it just dragged on the bottom it would tend to slew the ship around as soon as it fetched up or snagged, creating a worse situation, particularly in a narrow channel.

Big ships at slow speeds need tugs for maneuvering.

Bow thrusters can be useful for course changes, but are most effective at low speeds to assist in docking. If a ship loses main propulsion power, it is likely to lose power to its thruster, since it is electrically driven from the ship's main power plant.


So let's go back to the what ifs:

1. What if the powerless ship (with no stern tethered tug) drifted into one of the bridges. Yes the bridge towers are protected by rock berms along the water line which could deflect a ship, but would be just as likely to hole it, slew it around and still possibly damage the tower. Also large ships like OOCL Oakland have limited clearance under the centre of the bridge span. Would they have adequate clearance if they were off course by fifty of a hundred feet? No. Their signal mast or funnel could strike the bridge deck.
Rock berms around the bridge towers may protect the bridge from some types of strikes, but damage could still result to both bridge and ship.

2. What if the ship struck any of the piers, or the drydock at Halifax Shipyard (that has happened too) there would be damage to both ship and shore, and it could well be that the ship remained immobile for some time to come, blocking the channel. If the Narrows were to be blocked some Coast Guard ships and ships at Fairview Cove or National Gyspum could be trapped for a time.

An unescorted, laden chemical tanker passes under the A. Murray MacKay bridge. There may be dangerous goods in transit across the bridge too. Who knows what is in that container?

3. What if dangerous good were spilled or a fire started? Container ships carry dangerous goods - some lethally toxic or polluting, some explosive. The recent fire on Atlantic Cartier in Hamburg revealed that it was carrying a significant quantity of ammunition. As in the Mont Blanc, IMO case, sparks and leaks caused by impact, can start a fire very easily.

Atlantic Cartier (seen here in the Narrows with a tethered stern escort) caught fire while tied up in in Hamburg May 1, 2013. Longshoremen removed containers carrying ammunition before they could ignite. The fire was extinguished by shore based firefighters, and the fire was confined to the car deck. A burning ship which is not alongside a dock would be a different proposition.


Apparently those in authority do not want to contemplate these "what ifs". If they had, there would be regulations requiring large ships to use tethered escort tugs. Yes it costs money to hire an escort tug, but this is a public safety issue. Certainly for the ship's crews, but also for those ashore and along the waterfront.

On November 4, 2011, HMCS Preserver struck the Novadock at Halifax Shipyard, causing slight damage to both. Had it been a continer ship or tanker that struck, had there been a ship in the Novadock, it could have been much worse, and with more serious consequences.

For a port with the history of such a horrific disaster as the 1917 explosion, and with several recent events, it is a wonder that the use of stern escort tugs in the Narrows in not mandatory.

So can it happen again? Something similar certainly can.Do we need another disaster before authorities accept responsibility and make proper regulations?


Every large ship transiting the Narrows should have at least one tethered stern escort tug, and for the largest ships another tug made up alongside.It is interesting that they will need those two tugs to tie up once they reach Bedford Basin anyway.
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First Grade with The Well-Trained Mind

First Grade with The Well-Trained Mind



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First grade was a memorable year for TJ and I - lots of fun history projects, great read alouds, and fun days with friends. And of course the regular schoolwork - reading, writing, math, etc. Here's our goals for first grade and our curriculum from that year:


RightStart Math B
Horizons Math Math Mammoth
Writing with Ease level 1
First Language lessons
All About Spelling levels 1 2
Mission Monde French ABC
Story of the World, volume 1
Biology and Astronomy


Overview of the year

I was so excited to really start homeschooling that we "officially" started TJ's first grade year just after she turned six.... in January. (I definitely threw the 'follow the school calender' rule out the window with that decision!) It turned out to not be such a bad decisions for us. I really cherish my memories of that year.

As far as actual school work - everything worked very well for the most part. We had some times with RightStart where we had to set the book aside and work on other things. Then after a bit of time, we'd pick up where we left off.


We had the most fun with science and history. For history we used Story of the World and we really had a blast! My one regret was that we overdid projects. Both of us were really burnt out on them before the year was out. Don't get me wrong! They were lots of fun but took up lots of time that we could have used for other things. History-based projects aren't such a big deal for us now - we'd rather use our extra time for handwork activities, reading books, and other pursuits.

Science was also a project-heavy year, which probably led to the project burnout! But it was a great study. We followed The Well-Trained Mind outline and focused on biology - Human Body, Plants, and Animals.

Once a week our friends came over and we worked on art projects using How to Teach Art to Children, Drawing with Children, and Usborne Art Treasury. A few times a week we'd have a tea time and read poetry or listen to music.


Things I'm glad I did

I'm so glad that I discovered The Well-Trained Mind when TJ was still young. I honestly never thought about piecing together my own "program" instead of depending on a box curriculum. (Please don't take that as a slam against box curricula! I have no issue with them, I just honestly never knew there was any other choice before I read The Well-Trained Mind.)


I am very glad that we started doing a daily recitation/memory work time. After much reading and discussion on the WTM board and reading other resources about the benefits I decided to include it in our daily schedule. I know there is a lot of debate about the "worthiness" of memorizing things like lists of pharaohs and Roman emperors but I'm glad we included them along with Scripture, poetry, French, and grammar work.

Tea Time Poetry was also a great part of our week. I've let it lapse in the past but we are back to our afternoon routine and I'm so glad. It's the perfect time to discuss books, listen to music, and read poetry. If there is one thing to add to your day - add a special daily time, even if it's only 20 minutes - where you sit and listen and share.

Reading was also important in first grade. TJ was in the "beginning chapter book" stage. So we spent time reading every day. Reading to ourselves (I usually read while TJ read - trying to set a good example!) and read alouds (here's our list of favorites from that year).

So, if you do a bit of math, read some books, and discuss things over tea - I'd say that's a pretty good first grade year!

Thing I'd do differently


Besides the project overload I only have a few regrets. I wish I had been more patient. When TJ didn't understand things as quickly as I thought she should I'd often get frustrated with her.

I also wish I had relaxed more and taken more time to "smell the roses" - field trips, nature walks, etc. We did things like that occasionally but, looking back, I wish we'd taken more breaks from the curriculum to explore.

Overall it was a good year and I learned so much about how TJ learns and how I teach. It was such a special time - I'm so blessed to be able to stay home and homeschool my daughter.
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Comments about 'Varkony Reconsidered'

Comments about 'Varkony Reconsidered'


I presented a talk titled "Varkony Reconsidered: Subgraph enumeration and the Multiple MCS problem" at the 6th Joint
Sheffield Conference on Chemoinformatics on 23 July 2013.The major goal of the presentation was to show how the 1979 paper of Varkony, which is part of the MCS literature, is better seen as an early paper in frequent subgraph mining. My own MCS algorithm, fmcs, is a variation of that approach, and is best seen as an intellectual descendent of an algorithm by Takahashi. Both the Varkony and Takahashi papers are relatively uncited in the MCS literature, so I spend some time explaining how they fit into the larger context.The full MCS talk is on my web site. This is the place to leave comments.

Am I Cheating On My Rheumatologist

Am I Cheating On My Rheumatologist





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since my next question is which one, I guess that answers my question.So heres
the thing.I have an
appointment in August with my rheumatologist back in Michigan. We made it for a year after my last appointment
with him, at his suggestion.But now I
am seeing my new rheumatologist.But the
other day my old rheumatologists office left me a message that my lab work is
due. The last time it was due, I
happened to have just had an appointment with my new primary care doctor, so I
forwarded those results to my old rheumatologist. But now I
dont know what to do. I am not sure
where I would even go to get the labs done, and my latest labs from my new
rheumatologist dont include the labs that my old rheumatologist wants.Is anyone
else exhausted? Im exhausted. This is an exhausting situation. I have a
soft spot in my heart for my old rheumatologist because he was the one who
diagnosed me. Weve been through a lot
together. Hes the longest
“relationship” that Ive ever been in with a member of the opposite sex.But my new
rheumatologist is a breath of fresh air.
She is young. She is
thorough. She believes that prednisone
is not a long term solution. So I am
stuck between a rock and a hard place, and I feel slightly selfish that I am
dangling myself in front of not just one rheumatologist, but two. My old
rheumatologist didnt just want to cut me loose, and wanted me to have the
ability to see him again if I needed to.
But I guess I forgot the responsibility that comes with it, which is
blood work every two or three months. I dont even
know how to broach the subject with my new rheumatologist. Hey, could you order these labs that my old
rheumatologist wants? Awkward!So do I cancel
my August appointment with my old rheumatologist and effectively cut the
cord? Or do I try
and keep up the charade in the hope that no one will notice?This is a
tricky situation because of the fact that I moved, and thats the reason I needed
to find a new rheumatologist, not because I was doctor shopping for a new rheumatologist
for the sake of it.

Its
amazing how tied and beholden to we can feel to our medical team. I guess
thats why its so hard to let go.