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Maria took these photos on Bleeker Street, when we were walking to the Meatpacking District for a coffee. According to her, taking photos during the winter is hard because of the white and cold light. The cool thing about it is that the winter sun produces long and styled shadows, which you can see in some of the pictures below. There are still a few photos that we haven't shared with you from our almost two weeks of work in New York at the beginning of the year, so stay tuned. Our looks are Forever 21, our makeup is Maybelline and the accessories are PAAR and can be bought at our online store.
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I realized that there were a lot of table tennis players out there who weren't following the professional table tennis world as fans of the sport. Many of us are probably more familiar with what's happening in professional basketball, football, etc, over table tennis. A simple, yet big reason, is because it's not easy to follow. And if a majority of table tennis players aren't paying attention to the pro's, how can we expect non-table tennis players to be attracted to the sport as a spectator or player?
First, there is little to no table tennis coverage on television. Second, our major resource for news is the interent, where you have to keep checking on multiple video sources, message board forums, and tournament websites to keep up to date on the table tennis scene. It can be time consuming and aggravating having to do a lot of work hunting for news and results.
On television there are individual news and highlight shows for many sports, whether it be soccer, baseball, golf, among many others. Here in the US, sports news never reports on table tennis, much less devote a show to reporting on it. So here is my attempt at filling that gap, and hopefully make the sport more accessible and easier to follow by players and fans alike.
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My book club is meeting to discuss Going Clear tomorrow and all we've done for the past week is threaten to Sea Org/RPF each other if we don't bring certain foods to the get together. It's going to be crazy fun. So glad you read and enjoyed it!
Now that's a discussion I would love to be part of! Watch out for Zenu, ha ha. You'll have to let me know how it goes :)
I'm with Shannon and have been meaning to read The Snow Child. You pretty much just clinched it for me (which you so often do - I think I need a Relentless Reader TBR list)
I don't usually read non fiction books, unless they are of the true crime variety, but an insight into Scientology would be pretty interesting I imagine... It's one of those religions I know very little about... But then again, am I the only one?
I'm a giant fan of nonfiction. I don't know why but it's true :) They try to keep their stuff close to their chest so no, you certainly aren't the only one!
I just added Going Clear to my list after seeing it mentioned at Bonjour Cass. Now, five minutes later, you're recommending this too. I think the universe is trying to tell me something. :-)
The cover of Snow Child keeps calling to me... reaaaaad me. I'm beauuuuutiful! Then you have to go and love it and the voice is just impossible to ignore. It's on my list!
I have to be honest, I totally was underwhelmed by the end of The Snow Child. I read the whole book just knowing that I'd cry at the end, that it would be so emotional, and then it ended and I wasn't emotional at all (and I cry at EVERYTHING).
I knew you weren't a huge fan of The Snow Child. You know when you love a book and you think everyone should love it? I have a little bit of that feeling for it, lol. But thank goodness we're all different and have different tastes. The world would be awfully boring if we all liked the same things :)
I enjoyed The Twelve Lives of Hattie and glad you did too. I love fairy tales so putting The Snow Child on my tbr list is a no-brainer.
Glad you liked The Snow Child! I was looking at the copies of Mathis's book the other day, trying to decide whether to read it or not, I think your opinion there has made my decision :)
So much goodness... that I haven't read any of. I've been wanting to read all of these books, though. So glad you liked them!
Thanks :) Once in a while when I'm looking through blogs I see a bunch of books that I want to and haven't read and it makes me a bit nuts, lol.
"Drowning in Feelings"-- That is the perfect description for Tweleve Tribes of Hattie. I read it a couple of months ago and it still creeps up on me at times. Going Clear sounds like a fascinating read!
Kathmandu, Aug. 1: A walkathon was organized here this morning to mark the 60 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and China.
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Personal: Buffy the Vampire Layer and Priscilla (the domesticated Vamp) are two hard up chicks just looking for a good looking undead man. All they ever seem to do is put eachother down in cleverly written verbal attacks filled with pop culture references. They're just way ahead of their time!
Both end up fighting over (and eventually sleeping with) any man that the other finds the least bit attractive. Their catfights are usually pretty fun to watch!
Personal: The Clan of Ken-Ken are evil souls of past warriors who were too wussy to stay alive for very long. They fight for the Goddesses when they are called upon to slaughter the enemy and then.... ummm, see Event 17 for details.
Personal: Bad ass! DeeDee is one of the many Vampyre Hunters in the medieval world that our time travelers are trapped in. He is, in fact, the best there is at what he likes to do. DeeDee likes to appear out of thin air to startle people (he loves to see people do "double takes") and he is a master swordsman. He has well over 5,727 vamp lives claimed, but his past might provide a source of conflict with his career choice.
Personal: Hippy, tree-huggin, mushroom smokin wood elf. Do-It is a medieval slacker and stoner if there ever was one. She believes in free love and narcotics. She can stare forever at the sun and claim to receive cosmic revelation.... but everybody knows that's just the homemade acid kicking in.
After eating a Dark World 'shroom that she mistook for a "polka-pink-floyd" toadstool, Do-It goes trippin the light fantastic into a new personna and becomes Asbestos, the Stoned and Angry One!
Personal: ....... @_@..... All "Egg Girl" (for lack of any real given name [Hey! She walks around with an egg!]) ever does is carry that weird-ass egg around and piss people off by never talking to them (least of all telling them what's inside it). She never says a word and rarely does she even look two steps ahead of her. Nothing else is know about her.
The context of this passage is very important, and hopefully the celebrant will explain in the homily. This is not Moses’ first visit up the mountain. It is his return visit after the debacle with the Golden Calf. Moses had descended the mountain, interrupting his reception of the instructions for the Tabernacle, in order to regain control of the people, who were running wild in a pagan ritual-orgy in worship of the Egyptian bull god Apis. He now returns to the mountain to intercede for the people and plead for forgiveness and covenant renewal. God accepts his intercessions on behalf of Israel and agrees to forgive and renew the covenant, but Moses has an additional request: he wishes to see the face of God. God cannot reveal his “face” (unmediated revelation) to Moses in this life, but he condescends to show his “back” (mediated or indirect revelation) to Moses on the mountain. So God makes his presence pass before Moses while Moses is hid in a cleft in the rocks. While his presence passes by, the LORD proclaims his “name,” that is, declares what his essence is:
The term translated “kindness” here is that very freighted word “hesed,” which specifically connotes faithfulness and love in a covenant relationship.
So why is this text read on Trinity Sunday? On this day, we reflect on God’s very nature, and this is one of the most important texts of the Old Testament that addresses the issue of what God is. The answer given is that God’s nature consists primarily in mercy, grace, forgiveness, truth, and especially covenant fidelity.
This does relate to the Trinity, which has meaning for our redemption. Several facts follow from the realization that the Son and the Spirit are God Himself. First, it dawns on us that God did not send some other creature to suffer and die for us, but paid the penalty for our sins by himself. Secondly, it becomes apparent that God does not merely share his energies or power with us, but shares with us his very life and self.
For if God is not a Trinity, then Jesus the Son is a creature, and God sent a creature to work our redemption rather than doing it himself. And if God is not a Trinity, the Holy Spirit is not God, but some active force or emanation from the almighty. Therefore we do not receive God into our hearts through faith and the sacraments, but something else that radiates from him.
Furthermore, the Trinity reveals that God is, in himself, a circle of self-giving love. Prior to the creation of the universe, God did not exist as a self-aggrandizing sole individual, but he existed as a communion of persons bound by the gift of self in love: a possible way to think of it is that the Father continually gives himself to the Son, and the Son gives himself to the Father, and the self they exchange is the Holy Spirit. Thus, the gift of self in love, which is the essence of hesed, belongs to God’s nature from all time. It is not an accidental feature of God’s character that arises when he creates other beings to be loved.
So doctrine of the Trinity enables us to understand that faithful love (hesed) is at the heart of God’s nature, and he shares himself with us in a way more profound and intimate than we would ever have imagined.
The revelation of God’s nature prompts praise from us, his people. The Church turns to the Song of the Three Young Men, the song of praise they sang while being sacrificed in the fiery furnace. The fiery furnace is an image of the burning love of God, which is more than our mortal nature can bear. Yet God sustains us supernaturally, so that we can praise him while plunged in his presence. The young men were being sacrificed because of their covenant fidelity to God expressed by their refusal to worship idols. Their willingness to be faithful to God to death leads to a greater knowledge and experience of God’s nature.
Our Second Reading gives us a more explicitly Trinitarian text. Although the doctrine of the Trinity is not explained in detail in the text of the New Testament, the reality of the Trinity must be presumed in order to make sense of the assertions and statements of the apostles and other sacred writers. For example, in the concluding blessing of this short passage of St. Paul, it would be inappropriate to put the “grace of the Lord Jesus Christ” and the “fellowship of the Holy Spirit” in poetic parallelism with “the love of God” unless all three realities were of equally dignity. If Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit were mere creatures, they could not be the source of “grace” and “fellowship” on par with the “love of God.” Furthermore, the term “grace” is particularly freighted, as elsewhere Paul develops the concept as a divine attribute.
Benedict XVI explained that dogmas are nothing other than authoritative interpretations of Scripture. Another way to look at them would be as “truths one must assume in order to make sense of all the Scriptural data.” The doctrine of the Trinity helps us make sense of this threefold blessing in 2 Corinthians 13 and many other passages as well.
Love is the essence of the Trinity. The Trinity tells us that God is not a monopersonal individual who had only himself to love before creatures were made. Self-love is an imperfect form of love. Therefore, God would have needed creatures to love in order to achieve perfection of love. God would have been imperfect in himself. Self-giving love is the highest form of love: “Greater love has no man than this: that he lay down his life for his friends.” From all eternity Father and Son exchange their Life for each other. Therefore, the gift of the Son by the Father to the world, and the Son’s gift of Himself for the world and for his Father, is nothing other than an invitation for the world to enter into the circle of love that defines God’s essence.
Why is it necessary to believe in the Son? Because only Jesus reveals to us the full truth about God. Moses revealed some truth about God. Mohammad portrayed God as an omnipotent, monopersonal master who has no children in any sense, does not give himself to or for us, and does not share with us his very being. The Buddha was technically an agnostic, unconcerned with discovering God’s nature or even clearly affirming he existence of God.
Alone among the religious teachers and philosophers of the world, Jesus claims in word and deed that God is a loving Father who gave his only Son for the salvation of the world, and that the Son is, finally and mysteriously, the Father’s own Self, for “I and the Father are one,” and “He who has seen me, has seen the Father.” Therefore, whoever does not believe in the Son is condemned forever to labor with an inadequate understanding of God, which leads—perhaps sooner, perhaps later—to estrangement from God. We become like what we worship. How important, then, truly to understand the nature of the God we worship. The worship of the Trinity should lead us to a life of self-giving love.
Dear friends and brethren, make no mistake about it; we are at war. The good news, is that we have been at war for the past two thousand years with the enemies of God�s Kingdom and while we have lost some battles, we are still gaining ground. For the first half of this century, our
enemies have used stealth to accomplish their wicked scheme. Our enemies say to themselves, "They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst of them and slay them, and cause the work to cease." - Neh. 4:11
Any one who looks at our educational institutions can see the removal from our text books, of a great culture and a fair reverence for God. This has all been changed. Now, it is unlawful to pray in our public schools or to post the ten Commandments on a wall. The courts and legislatures have undermined the sacred bond of marriage, making it easy to sever the ties that bind.
The United States won it's war for Independence but in 1812, the British again attempted to subdue the country. After losing that war, the British determined upon a more subtle plan of conquest, using finance,
(J. P. Morgan), education (the Rhodes scholarship program), religion (the C. I. Scofield Bible, published at Oxford University) and the issuance of currency (the Federal Reserve Act). To date, many of their schemes have worked well, but now, there is a resurgence of populism and a yearning for a return to early American values, which were based on the Bible.
This cabal has successfully driven the United States into debt, through the war in Viet Nam, the Lend-lease give-away and foreign aid to many countries. They have succeeded in debauching the currency, thus robbing the citizens of gold and silver backing for their coin of
exchange. They have created inflation which robs our senior citizens of their life�s saving and have suckered the country into N. A. F. T. A., the �free trade agreement� which has encouraged greedy corporate executives to move manufacturing plants abroad. More and more, they are pulling the rug out from under our nation and few of our national
leaders seem to understand what is going on. Once the economy collapses, which they know it will, because of their shenanigans, they intend to have a period chaos and forced relocation and to designate areas that must be abandoned as "unsafe."
#11051: Authorize the Office of Emergency Planning to put the above orders into effect in times of increased international tension or financial crisis.
Concerned patriots have wondered how such gigantic maneuvers, such as relocating people to concentration camps (yes, we do have numerous concentration camps in our country already set up) would be carried out. We now know that they intend to use �United Nations Peace Keeping Forces� to subdue the populace.
Over the past few years, I kept hearing rumors of military training maneuvers here in this country that involved foreign troops, who wore black clothing and used black helicopters. These were called �counter-terrorism exercises�. But the interesting thing about
it, is that much of their �trainiing� was over American cities. We know from articles published in the Washington Post and the Charlotte Observer, that the beginning of these training sessions began on April 17-27, 1997, in Texas and New Mexico. Since then, they have moved to various states.
In joint maneuvers that involved the National Guard, surveys were given to various National Guardsmen, asking them if they could bring themselves to fire on their fellow Americans, if they were ordered to do
so! Many sheriff�s departments around the country, I am informed have already received lists of individuals who are to be arrested in the wee hours of the morning, when the order comes down.
One of the key objectives of this cabal is the reduction of the world�s population. They know that if the population in a certain country is drastically reduced, the remaining citizens will be easier to control. In those countries where the government refuses to cooperate with the
United Nations Birth Control policies, other means are available, such as plagues set loose surreptitiously. These include diseases and bacteriological agents. If you think I am making this up as I go along, think again. We already have several man-made diseases.
Those who follow these polices, are the unwitting disciples of Margaret Sanger. Margaret Sanger was a disciple of Theosophy and its founder, Madam Blavatsky. Sanger was involved in a religion that
worshipped Lucifer. She believed that the world is over-populated and needs to have a great portion of the population disappear, using whatever means is necessary to accomplish the task.
Lucis Trust is a prominent modern day representative of Theosophy, an extension of the Lucifer Publishing Company, which is also a United Nations NGO. Lucis Trust the money any way she wants--on her laptop, on a debit card, even (in the not too distant future) on a chip
implanted under her skin. And, perhaps best of all, you can program the money to be spent only in specific ways. You might instruct some of the digits to go for books, some for food and some for movies. Unless you pass along a few digits that can be cashed at the local pub, she'll have to find someone else to buy the drinks." The Big Bank Theory - Time Magazine 1998
Dear and blessed friends, I am not writing these things to terrify you but to encourage you. Jesus says to us: FEAR NOT LITTLE FLOCK, for it is your Father�s good pleasure to give you the KINGDOM. Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves with bags that grow not old - a treasure in the Heavens that fails not, where no
thief approaches, neither moth corrupts. For where your treasure is there will your heart be also. Let your loins be girt about and your LAMPS BURNING; and be like men that await their lord, WHEN HE WILL RETURN FROM THE WEDDING; so that when he comes and knocks you may open (the door) instantly for him." - Luke 12: 32- 36
One thing about Luke�s Gospel is his emphasis on asceticism. Now, Protestants hate every form of asceticism and they will stop their ears at every mention of any form of asceticism. Protestants long ago rejected
monasticism and every form of self discipline. Now, they wonder why they are nigh unto cursing. They "have a form of godliness but deny the power of (true godliness). Turn away from such [as these]". - II Tim. 3:5
Those of you, who have read my writings over the years, know what I think about the letters to Timothy. They were not written by Paul, as many scholars will attest, but by someone in a later period, who was trying to consolidate the powers of the Church. Timothy was the student of Dionysus, just as Dionysus had been the disciple of Paul.
Not only did this writer contradict everything which Paul wrote, he also went up against the teachings of Jesus. For example, he writes: "Now, the Spirit speaks expressly that in the latter times [read that his own time] some shall depart from the faith paying attention to seductive
spirits and doctrines of devils; speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their conscience seared with a hot iron; forbidding to marry and (commanding) to abstain from eating meat." - I Tim. 4:1-3
Were Paul and Jesus �devils�??? According to the writer of I & II Timothy, they were. We see Paul�s true teaching on this subject in his letters to the Corinthians:
"I say to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I. But if they cannot contain (themselves), let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn."- I Cor. 7:8,9
"I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried cares for the things pertaining to God, how he may please the Lord. But he that is married cares for the things of the world, how he may please his wife." - I Cor. 7:32, 33
The beloved John wrote: "Whoever is born of God does not commit sin because his seed remains in him . . ." - I John 3:9 In other words, he maintains his continence!
And, I guess Jesus must have been a �devil�, because he taught the same thing! "He said to them, All men cannot receive this saying, except those to whom it is given. For there are some eunuchs, who were so born from their mother�s womb. Some were made eunuchs by men and
there are some, who have made themselves eunuchs, for the Kingdom of Heaven�s sake. He that is able to receive [this saying] let him receive it."- Matt.19:12
I confess, I personally do not know anyone who forbids others to marry or to abstain from eating meat. Yet, I do know men and organizations who encourage that kind of lifestyle, but that is not the same as commanding them not to.
I guess, I have been picking on the Protestants because they threw out everything that smacks of mysticism and asceticism in the Reformation, but the cults go to the opposite extreme. The Mormons promise their devotees many wives in the next life and they even go to the extreme of �sealing� these plural marriages in their temples.
The Way International could have made a contribution to the cause of Christ, but their organization has almost been destroyed by the wife swapping of their leaders and other sexual escapades. The �Way�, as they like to refer to themselves was founded by Victor Paul Wierwille.
He not only took other men�s wives into his embrace but encouraged other leaders to do the same. Originally, they were an evangelical group organized like a tree. There were �branches in each state, with �twigs� and �leaves�. The �leaves� were the individual members.
It has amazed me, in my research of cults, to see just how many of them had leaders who could not leave other men�s wives alone. This is in sharp contrast to the teaching of our Master. These seek to "remove the Ancient Landmarks" and "destroy the foundations" just as
much as the �One Worlders�. We must not only be on guard against them, we must snatch away those who have been deceived by their destructive teachings. And we must �watch and pray� as the Lord instructed us.
"Thus says the LORD, Stand in the Ways, Seek and ask for the Old Paths, wherein is the good Way and walk therein, and you shall find rest for your souls." - Jer. 6:16
"And it shall come to pass after this, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy and your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions . . . And I
will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and pillars of smoke. The Sun shall be turned into darkness and the Moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord come." - Joel 2:28-31
This year, we have already seen three lunar eclipses - using the old Jewish calendar year with the Moon turning red and the Sun darkened - all of them coming on Jewish holidays!
"Woe unto you that desire the day of the LORD! to what end is it for you? The day of the LORD is darkness, and not light. It is as if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or he went into a
house, and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him. Shall not the day of the LORD be darkness, and not light? even very dark, and no brightness in it?"- Amos 5:18-20
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After suiting up for 138 consecutive games, Kobe Bryant will miss his second in a row tonight, as the Lakers travel to New Orleans. Bryant is nursing a sore and inflamed left shin: “Kobe Bryant (shin) will miss his 2nd straight game tonight at New Orleans. Not a surprise that Kobe will miss tonight’s game; if it hurt him enough to miss 1 game, wasn’t minor enough to return in 2 days. Bright side to Kobe missing this game is that he’ll now have (at least) 5 days rest to his legs that were 3rd in NBA in minutes.”
The Atlanta Hawks will be without Kyle Korver for at least two more games, as he recovers from a broken nose.
The sharp-shooter was hurt Sunday night after absorbing an offensive foul from the Lakers’ Ed Davis.
Coach Mike Budenholzer said Korver had a procedure performed in Los Angeles on Monday and will re-evaluated after games this week against Sacramento, Golden State and Oklahoma City.
Korver’s injury was the latest blow on a West Coast road trip that has already claimed backup forward Mike Scott. He is expected to miss to six weeks because of a broken toe on his left foot.
The Hawks are hoping to soon get back forward Thabo Sefolosha, who has been out since Jan. 30 with a strained right calf.
The Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat appear headed for a first round Playoff matchup, and Brandon Jennings seems to think his team has a chance against the defending champs. LeBron James does not. King James shot back at reporters who brought up the potential postseason matchup. Per the Journal Sentinel: “The game Tuesday could be a first-round playoff preview although James said a regular-season game could not be compared to Game 1 of the playoffs. ‘I really hate that question, personally,’ James said of how the Bucks match up against the Heat. ‘I hate it when people say people match up well with us. We don’t really care about it too much. We want to go out and take away from what they do best. They’re very good with dribble drive, dribble penetration. They share the ball and play at a high level.’ Bucks guard Brandon Jennings said a few weeks ago he thought the Bucks match up well against the Heat, even though Miami is the runaway leader in the Eastern Conference. The Heat can tie a franchise record by posting its 61st victory Tuesday night. ‘That’s OK,’ James said. ‘If they feel that way, they have us in the first round. We’ll see how well we match up. It’s OK to think that way and you can believe that way. They should though. We’re all NBA players for a reason. Teams are put together for a reason to go out and play. I’m not here to take shots at anyone. That’s not what we do as a team. We just go about our business and whoever we have in the first round, we’ll be ready for them.’ Bucks coach Jim Boylan made it clear after his team’s shootaround that the focus is on catching Boston for the seventh spot. That would mean the Bucks could avoid a first-round matchup against Miami and likely would play New York instead.”
MJ and his lawyers must be thrilled — the paternity suit that was recently brought against the Charlotte Bobcats owner has been dismissed. Per TMZ: “The woman suing Michael Jordan for paternity and child support — claiming he fathered her 16-year-old son — has dismissed her case against the NBA star but he might not be out of the woods yet … Pamela Smith has filed legal documents in Georgia asking the judge to dismiss her case against MJ — and her request was granted without prejudice (meaning she can refile at a later time if she wants to). It’s unclear why Pamela wanted the case dismissed — considering she had recently asked the court to order a DNA test ASAP.”
According to the Arizona Republic, the Suns and Bassy will soon be joining forces: “[Sebastian] Telfair appears to be in line to sign a contract Friday with Phoenix to become the latest [Steve] Nash backup. The 26-year-old has been in the league since he was drafted 13th overall by Portland in 2004, but unfulfilled potential and hype have sent him through Boston, Minnesota, Los Angeles, Cleveland and Minnesota again. The Suns made the 6-foot unrestricted free agent their primary-point-guard target as an inexpensive option for a team over the salary cap. Telfair averaged 7.2 points and 3.0 assists in 19.2 minutes per game last season for Minnesota. He played only 37 games, moving out of the rotation for the second half of the season because the Timberwolves had signed Luke Ridnour and drafted Jonny Flynn. Telfair, an average defender at best, shot 40 percent from the field and 36 percent on 3-pointers. ‘We are moving closer,’ Telfair’s agent, Andy Miller, said Wednesday night. ‘I anticipate us being able to put something together on Friday. We’re having advanced dialogue.'”
After taking five games off to rest his ankle (and other beaten down body parts), Kobe was back last night and doing what he does best: saving his team at crunch time (Bryant scored the Lakers’ final nine points in Memphis.)
Your boy Myles Brown said it best on Twitter, after Bryant delivered yet another round of late-game heroics: “Yawn.”
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Bats can hear an insect walking. They eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour, live as long as 40 years and are the only mammal to truly fly. And one bat species may have a bachelor pad in the San Juan Islands. Rochelle Kelly, a University of Washington doctoral candidate, is studying bats on Shaw and several other islands in the San Juans to add to the limited information on their foraging habits, reliance on forests, and how sensitive they are to fragmented habitats
“One hypothesis was that the more they relied on closed habitats, forests, the less likely they were to cross water. If that’s true, they probably don’t interbreed across islands,” Kelly said, which could affect breeding and diversity of bloodlines.
Kelly could be studying starfish, dragonflies or beetles. Why bats? “I fell into it. I met someone who worked with bats. After quite a bit of research, I realized how incredibly diverse and how many amazing adaptations they have and how underappreciated they are. And once I held my first bat, it was all over for me. I’ve always been a fan of the underdog.”
There are 15 species of bats in Washington, 10 in the San Juans (four on Shaw Island). The small, isolated islands (Sucia, Patos, Jones, etc.) had the fewest bats. Shaw’s resident bats are the big brown bat, Yuma myotis, California myotis, and Western long-eared myotis.
The study’s 2014 pilot program was on San Juan Island. Last summer the survey was expanded. Kelly’s base was on Shaw Island, for logistical reasons. She lived in a small cottage on the University of Washington’s Cedar Rock Preserve. On Shaw, she trapped bats mostly on the preserve, Shaw Island County Park and San Juan Preservation Trust lands, but she wants to expand to other sites. “One of the challenges in a study like this is access to land. (In 2016) I’d like to hook up with more locals for better sampling at more locations.”
Kelly trapped bats on 13 islands, two to 10 nights on each. Bats are difficult to study because they are creatures of the night and fly fairly high off the ground. She uses the extremely lightweight low-tech mist net to catch and release bats. It resembles a volleyball net when attached to poles. She looks for the best foraging areas for bats, which include trees, ponds, open fields next to woods (edge habitats are used by several species), trails or roads with a natural forest overstory.
“One of the highest capture rates was at the preserve (on Shaw). I had nets on the trail to the pond. Having a water source is ideal for many reasons. You can’t get the net over the water but when bats emerge at night, they often go first for a drink of water,” she said.
The research has had a few surprises. She found only two species, about 40 individuals, all male, on 217-acre Vendovi Island, owned by San Juan Preservation Trust. “That was surprising. I called it the bachelor pad. I surveyed in the summer, the highest activity time for bats. Even if a female comes, they’d still be mostly bachelors. Most studies focus on females because of their importance to the population. It may be fidelity to the site to have that sizable of a male colony,” Kelly said.
“One hypothesis was that the more bats relied on unfragmented forests, the less likely they were to cross water. If that’s true, they probably don’t interbreed across islands,” she said. While there are some historical records of bats on the Orcas, Lopez, San Juan and Shaw, there is no data on the smaller islands.” I get a sense of discovery being the first one to survey those islands. It will give the islands a baseline inventory.”
The second surprise was on 564-acre Sucia Island. “It had a really high diversity (of species). The closer, larger islands had more species than the more distant, smaller islands. And Sucia is real isolated. But it two nights I captured five species. That’s a higher number on a few nights sampling relative to other survey efforts on larger islands. They might be more abundant on Sucia because there’s more (unfragmented) forest. It may not be an issue just of how much forest but how much is suitable habitat. I’d need more sampling nights before we could see a pattern of species.”
One bat was the Western long-eared. “It’s a gleaning species that hunts and takes prey off trees and the ground rather than when they’re flying. They move slower, and they’re active all night long. (I) found a higher number on a few nights sampling relative to other survey efforts on larger islands. It may not be an issue just of how much forest but how much is suitable habitat. Lopez Island has less forest but Shaw, Orcas and Suchia have more forest relative to the size of the island.”
Once a bat is captured, it is placed in a small bag and processed. The bag helps keep in body warmth and is a handy fecal matter catcher, important for her study of iguano when back at the Burke Museum in Seattle. Each bat is weighed and several measurements are taken, as well as notes on sex and reproductive condition. Kelly is collecting a variety of data about the bats, including DNA samples that helps identify insect parts to determine what different species bats eat. “Molecular technologies have come a long way, too. The sequencing process is huge. A DNA sequence acts like a bar code for insects.” She also makes audio recordings to listen for calls from all bats in the area—even those who fly higher than the nets can reach.
Bats usually roost in trees and buildings because there are only so many caves to go around. “Some people are happy to have some bats in the house. I suspect that ‘in the house’ translates into attics and under the eaves. Maternity colonies seem to prefer buildings, perhaps as better protection against the elements and predators.”
Despite their speed and agility, bats have a predator: owls. “It’s hard to catch a solo bat, even for an owl. They’re more likely to be caught around the roost when the bats are leaving or returning. Juveniles are not as agile as adults.”
Kelly does not set her nets on a full moon. “Stories of bats at full moons are rampant. But they have reduced activity during a full moon. I don’t sample on a full moon. Maybe they’re less likely to fly in the open where they’re visible in the moonlight and more likely to hunt in darker habitats.”
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1. Why should I book an author/illustrator/performer visit for my classroom – how will my students and I benefit from it?
4. Why should I pay an author/illustrator/performer to visit my school, when I've heard that I can get some authors/illustrators/performers to do presentations for free?
5. What additional expenses could I be looking at when I invite an author/illustrator/performer to my classroom?
1. Why should I book an author/illustrator/performer visit for my classroom—how will my students and I benefit from it?
Kids love to meet authors, illustrators and performers. “Did you really write that?” they ask. “I love drawing and telling stories, too!” “One day I’m going to write a book!”
Librarians report that books fly out of the library after a presentation. Authors, illustrators and performers bring literature to life. They tell the story behind the story and share how they find ideas, shape them into stories and pictures, and develop engaging characters. They encourage kids to use their own experiences in telling their own stories. They talk about how to tell a story, editing and rewriting. They discuss how to research and make nonfiction exciting. For 45–60 intense, interactive minutes, these visiting artists entertain, educate and inspire kids and adults to appreciate literature and the writing process in a fresh, new way. Teachers, too, benefit in the process, and often report a surge of creativity, as well the delight of learning new techniques for teaching creative writing, illustrating and storytelling.
In short, while the content of each school visit varies, every CANSCAIP member is an experienced professional, passionate and enthusiastic about building literacy in young people, and this is evident in their presentations.
“…school library media programs with a full-time teacher-librarian resulted in higher student achievement in statewide studies. Library programs positively affect student achievement.”
Authors, illustrators and performers are professionals who've spent years honing their craft. Many have had other careers. Some have been teachers, librarians, editors, designers, even lawyers. They bring all their education, talents, insight and skills to their presentations, and provide a valuable service that complements and enhances the school curriculum.
Like any professional, they charge for their time and service. Many hours are involved in designing dynamic, appealing presentations geared to audiences of varied ages and needs.
Although CANSCAIP guidelines suggest a range of fees for school visits, it is up to each author/illustrator/performer to establish his or her own fee. Newer presenters might start by charging less, and as they gain experience, increase those fees. More established authors/illustrators/performers are often inundated with requests for school visits, and may choose to charge higher fees to reflect their experience, as well as the demand for their time. Remember that when an author/illustrator is visiting a school, he or she is taking time away from creating the books that readers are so eager for.
Most professional authors/illustrators/performers charge fees for school and library visits. Sometimes professionals may choose to do an occasional reading at no charge, but this is entirely at their discretion, and it is generally inappropriate to request it.
Sometimes, authors/illustrators who are self-published may offer free presentations as a means of promotion, and as a vehicle to sell their books.
A self-published author/illustrator is someone who pays to have a book in print, whereas a professional author/illustrator is one who is paid by an accredited commercial publisher for the work, and thereby has gone through the selection, screening and quality controls established by that publisher.
“Unfortunately we don’t accept self-published books towards qualifying for full membership. We don’t mean to slight authors who go this route, but we've chosen publication by a commercial publisher as our standard for full membership. We recognize that self-published books can be of high quality, but deciding to accept some self-published books would mean evaluating each one, and we don’t want to put ourselves in that position.”
For a school visit, therefore, it is up to teachers to carefully choose whom they invite—whether professionally published or self-published—so that the visit promotes literacy and fosters a love of reading. A weak presentation or a poorly written book just fills time, and may turn kids off reading. In assessing the value of a free reading, it is up to the teacher to decide if the presenter’s books are likely to engage and enrich students, and if the experience, credentials and reputation of the presenter are likely to fulfill the outcomes hoped for with the visit.
Depending on where the presenter lives, there may be travel expenses, either mileage costs for kilometres travelled (e.g., $0.37 per kilometre by car; ask what your presenter charges) or air, bus or train fare.
If the presenter is not within reasonable driving distance, overnight accommodations and meals will need to be covered by the host. Some presenters are comfortable with billeting, but most are not, so calculate for hotel expenses.
Other possible expenses may include, where applicable, travel expenses to and from the airport, train, bus station (e.g., taxi fare).
Various grants and subsidies are available to help fund school visits. Some of these programs are administered through The Writers’ Union of Canada, including:
Tip: Subsidies are not the only way that hosting organizations can reduce their costs. You may wish to see if nearby schools and libraries are interested in also hosting a visit, either on the same day, if there are any available time slots, or on the days before and after, thereby sharing any applicable travel, meals and accommodation expenses. As well, you may save on the entire travel cost by hosting authors/illustrators/performers who are invited to present at nearby libraries, and whose travel costs may already be covered. In either case, your presenter will appreciate the extra bookings.
Your students will be most excited about a school visit if they are familiar with that person’s work. Consider which Canadian books are classroom favourites for younger grades, or are most in demand from the library for older students, and see if that author’s or illustrator’s work fits the grade level of your students. When possible, choose a presenter with a book whose subject matter ties in with current studies.
Other considerations may include the proximity of the presenter to your school, and whether you are able to afford the additional costs of inviting an out-of-town presenter.
The CANSCAIP website, which includes a list of members who do school visits, is a valuable tool to help you identify which authors/illustrators/performers best fit your needs. You may also want to check the websites of individual artists, to find out more about them. As well, ask other teachers and librarians to recommend artists who have done wonderful school presentations.
Contact your presenter well in advance of the proposed date to ensure that you agree on your intended venue, audience size and grade level. Discuss any special requests you may have about the needs of your classroom, or the books or themes you’d like the presenter to cover. As well, make sure you know of any special equipment (e.g., audio visual) required by the presenter. Find out about dietary requirements, if you are booking a full day with the presenter, and if the school is providing lunch.
Once the arrangements are confirmed, the most important thing to do is to prepare your students by familiarizing them with the work of your invited presenter; this will greatly enhance the success of the visit. The more students know about the presenter, the more interested and enthusiastic they will be. Encourage students to prepare questions that they’d like the presenter to answer. (Discuss the difference between comments and questions; discuss what types of questions are appropriate. Pertinent but not impertinent!)
When possible, have students do projects (crafts, posters, etc.) based on the presenter’s books, to build excitement and a sense of connection. Ask younger students to draw or write what they think the presenter looks like, based on his or her work. When the presenter arrives, students will be excited to see if their descriptions or drawings are accurate.
Finally, check the school schedule to make sure your presenter won’t be competing with assemblies, student pictures and other events that may conflict with, interrupt or reduce the presenter’s audience.
A reading (approximately 45-75 minutes; shorter for very young audiences) usually consists of a presentation that includes the presenter reading from one or more of his or her books, and sharing tips and insights, as well as interesting anecdotes on how the book was created (often showing first drafts and notes), followed by a Q&A period.
A workshop is more interactive and hands on. A writing workshop usually includes in-depth discussions on the process of writing, with students having the opportunity to write under the guidance of the author, who provides encouragement and feedback. With an illustrator, the students might, for example, be challenged to create a character on paper. The illustrator might offer suggestions, while also answering questions on facial expression, scene perspective, as well as tips and tricks. The illustrator may also draw along with the students, using either the black board or a flip chart, often with the students enthusiastically requesting the subject matter. The depth of the activity will depend on the time allotted to the workshop. A Q&A period usually closes the workshop.
It is vital to the success of the visit that the teacher participates fully and enthusiastically. Be prepared to introduce your presenter to the class, or assign a student to do so. Students follow a teacher’s lead, so bear in mind that a teacher distracted by marking, or other tasks, may inadvertently convey the impression that the school visit is not valued.
Please be prepared to deal with persistent behaviour problems if there are any. Presenters do not know the students, and they rely on the teacher to not let the students get out of control, while still allowing students to be excited about the visit.
Often very young students have a hard time forming a question. Teachers can start the ball rolling by asking their own questions about writing, performing, illustrating, publishing. Sometimes it helps to prepare a list of questions in advance and have them ready on a flip chart or blackboard.
On the more practical side, speaking can be a thirsty business. An offer of tea/coffee and bottled water is most appreciated.
If the visit spans the lunch period, let the presenter know if the school will be providing a lunch. If the presenter is to bring a lunch, please invite him or her to join you and other teachers in your lunch room.
Visits from an author/illustrator/performer create a connection with students that will last long after the presentation day. Educators can keep this connection strong by ensuring that the library has a good stock of the presenter’s books, and by featuring them prominently in the library in the days following the visit. Using the presenter’s work as part of a teaching unit is also a great way to build on the connection created and to motivate students.
Teachers can also have the students reflect on the presenter’s visit through writing or art projects in the days following the visit. Ask the students questions like: What did they like or not like about the visit? What did they learn? Were they surprised or disappointed by what they saw or heard? By exploring topics such as these, students will get much more out of the visit and teachers can extend the value of a visiting author/illustrator/performer beyond the actual time spent visiting the school.
Many CANSCAIP members enjoy getting feedback from students after a visit, which further strengthens the literacy tie between students and the presenter. Encourage students to write their thoughts about the visit or messages, and forward them to the presenter via the organizing teacher.
According to a research report from KPMG Australia, default group insurance in the super system is generally good for members and the economy, but some groups are being ripped off by an imbalance between insurance benefits and costs.
Ahead of today’s release of a draft Code of Practice for superannuation funds that offer insurance, the Insurance in Superannuation Working Group (ISWG) commissioned a report by KPMG on default group insurance.
The KPMG report found that opt-out insurance has helped reduce Australia’s underinsurance problem, with many more people being covered than if they had solely relied on government support, and death benefits also provide much-needed support to surviving spouses.
But the findings also show that low income earners, female workers and young people are adversely impacted to a “significant degree” by retirement benefits erosion from default group insurance.
KPMG Partner Hoa Bui, however, says making “targeted rather than wholesale changes” would be a more effective solution to help people being disadvantaged by the current super system.
“Options often discussed such as the removal of default cover for young people may not have the intended effect when examined over a person’s working lifetime,” she said.
“Further, any removal of cover can be expected to cause premiums to rise for the rest of a fund’s members.
“We are also not convinced that an opt-in regime would necessarily solve the key problems, and could well remove or detract from the main benefits of the current system.”
According to KPMG, if default insurance was changed from opt-out to an opt-in system, only 2-10% of super fund members would take up insurance and between four and five million Australians would be unable to obtain insurance at all or at reasonable rates.
Earlier this year, Financial Services Minister Kelly O’Dwyer raised concerns that life insurance premiums within super are eroding retirement savings through fees and charges, and said there needs to be better options for customers to opt-out of insurance.
The federal government could once again crack down on superannuation, this time targeting expensive insurance add-ons. #7News pic.twitter.com/VUSOP2eoEm
The draft Code released today has called for a cap on premiums for all super fund members, where trustees will have to consider how much members earn in order to ensure cost cover does not exceed 1% of estimated earnings and 0.5% for members under 25.
The Code was put together by ISWG at the instruction of Ms O’Dwyer, with public submissions due by 20 October 2017.
ISWG Chair Jim Minto says the draft Code recognises the need for the super industry and insurers to work together for the benefit of improved member experiences with insurance and better retirement outcomes.
But, representing cross-industry super funds, the ISWG falls short of insisting the end of opt-out life insurance within super.
“After 25 years of compulsory super, there was a need to examine the insurance offerings inside super to ensure they were still appropriate and affordable for all members,” said Mr Minto.
“The draft Code contains a suite of new measures to better target insurance offerings, reduce potential for account erosion and improve the member experience at claim time.”
A drastic overhaul of the superannuation system could see younger Australians better off later in life. #9News pic.twitter.com/2Fm395e8zc
If you’re searching for a sport activity to get a thrill in Nature on the French Riviera, you should try the via ferrata! It’s a good way to approach big walls even without being an experienced climber. The different spots around Nice, like Peille, Puget Theniers or Tende are just perfect to discover this amazing mixing between hiking and rock climbing.
Thanks to your guide’s advice, you’ll learn safely the different techniques you need to master to have fun on the amazing vias of the Alpes Maritimes. You will be able to climb on big cliffs equipped with ladders, you will cross from one cliff to the other thanks to monkey bridges or zip lines.
If you want to have a private guide for your team or family, you can book the guide (Maximum 8 people for 1 guide).
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On Friday nights, the Sky Lounge in downtown Phoenix turns into a virtual Buena Vista Social Club, where young and hip Latinos throughout the Valley lounge downstairs and gyrate upstairs.
Afro-Cuban salsa jammers Cascabel (that's "rattle" to you) liven the atmosphere for the drinkers -- and themselves -- with their unique blend (for Phoenix, anyway) of Latin jazz, samba and Gypsy swing. Their stage sits literally outside of the club, acting as a sort of musical barker to Washington Street cruisers.
Upstairs, the place is pure salsa nirvana. The balcony is great for breathers and the back bar is jammed with cool alter-Latinos. The room routinely rocks, but not until 1 a.m., when DJs spin nonstop Latin techno-pop and rock en espaol for a packed and sweaty dance floor. If there's no room, and that's usually a given, people just make their own dance floors wherever they are. People walk, stop to dance, then keep on cruising.
Until that after-hours scene explodes, the night belongs to salsa and chicks -- lots of them. They're the prize that longhaired Mexican rockeros and Pan American salseros compete over for the honor of an electrifying dance.
Get your motor runnin'? Head out on the highway? Lookin' for adventure? Looking for your dentures, more likely. If you haven't already noticed, the median age for the heavy-metal thunder-riding Harleys these days is about 56, and it's the guys who stayed in med school in the '60s instead of pursuing personal freedom and white-line fever across America. So it's to be expected that this motorcycle clique making up for lost time makes its hedonistic home a chic, relatively new bar in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, wearing more leather apparel than most wanna-be punks half their age.
Despite the metal and marble bar's proximity to the Easyriders Tattoo Parlor, most of the marked men who come in for a drink are under the age of 29 and are too smarting from being under the needle to spike the "Born to Be Mild" set. But don't you make the mistake of writing off these geezers as two tires short of a wheelchair -- they're old enough to remember how to have a good time; they punch up mostly agreeable dinosaur rock selections on the corner "Jukebox-zilla," as it is affectionately known; they drink responsibly; and on Thursday ladies' nights, they usually have a fortysomething hottie in tow.
Can your old man pull off any of this without getting clocked in the head with a fryer by your Mom? Nah, didn't think so.
(and 10825 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 480-348-1666) The devil's in the details, and this ritzy bar knows exactly what it takes to mix the perfect mart. These toss-backs can get expensive ($7.50 for a basic recipe), but wow, they're worth it, with generous three-ounce pours of alcohol. Of course, these martinis are based on vodka (nobody uses gin anymore, it's so passé) with fruit (no olives, no onions; today's young drinkers want high-octane, cotton-candy punch). What shall it be tonight? Top picks: "Sex & the City," with Absolut Mandarin, Amaretto Disarrono, peach schnapps, orange juice and cranberry; and the "Soprano," with Campari, triple sec, Absolut Mandarin and a shake of OJ. Appetizers are needed to soak up the sting of lethally poured Stoli Razberi, served as the "Turner" with triple sec and lemon juice, or the Kaiser Soze, shaken with Stoli vanilla, Kahlúa, Bailey's, milk and Goldschlager. This is one devil we really want to dance with.
This is your cue to make a break to Kolbys Corner Pocket. Forget about those rinky-dink matchbox tables you have to pop quarters into. The 22 regulation-size tables here are works of art from the likes of Gandy, Gold Crown III and Brunswick. At Kolbys, you rent by the hour, which makes it a great destination for a group outing of wholesome fun. This place is serious about its pool and so are its patrons. There won't be some wayward drinker disrupting that crucial shot at the eight ball. Find the angle, line it up and sink into Kolbys Corner Pocket.
There's only one place in the Valley to find and enjoy a truly great smoke -- Goodfella's. The recently opened lounge has two buildings in which to relax. The front houses the humidor that is stocked with premium cigars such as Romeo y Julieta, Don Thomas, Arturo Fuente and Montecristo. There is also a flat-screen TV and parlor sofas. If you smoke up an appetite, grab a sandwich from the deli.
A separate building in back is home to the members-only cigar club (membership is $175 a year). There's a salon fully equipped with a pool table, dart room, plush leather couches, a conference room and more. Members receive discounts on cigars and special events like televised fights. The real flavor to this place is here, in an atmosphere that allows you to enjoy your tobacco with other like-minded individuals.
Is there a place that meets these requirements: a) a huge selection of top-shelf liquors; b) a spacious floor plan with lots of comfortable seating; c) an outdoor area to take in some fresh air; and d) rows upon rows of beautiful men?
Yes sir! Only one place in the Valley can serve up these requirements and keep them coming -- Amsterdam. Enjoy martinis and a manicure (on Mondays) or just come every day of the week for an abundance of eye candy. Is it a coincidence that this ultra-hip bar is named after the unofficial gay capital of the world? We don't think so.
No gyrating belly dancers, no velvet couches. This is just a hookah bar, plain and simple. King Tut, a Middle Eastern restaurant, lounge and de facto cultural center, was around way before the Tempe smoking ban and Gulf War II made smoking hookahs dangerously cool, so, thankfully, it hasn't resorted to becoming a glitzy novelty. The joint is relatively quiet during the day, so gaggles of ASU students stop by to relax and study between classes on the well-worn Persian couches. At night, the action turns up a notch, but only a slight notch. The seemingly endless soundtrack of Bob Marley and anonymous Arabic jams seems just a little louder and the crowd thickens mildly. Perhaps because there are no shimmying distractions, the cross-legged, barefooted patrons always seem to be engaged in lively conversation between each puff of their smoke.
Interested in shakin' that booty to good vibrations? Then shuffle your feet over to Axis/Radius. It's not one nightclub, but two under one roof. Start off at Axis, and when we dip, you dip, we dip in front of the 10-foot video screen. Bust a move to your favorite songs or enjoy live music once a week from sexy Shalom and Pazport. It's getting hot in here; take off . . . across the glass catwalk to Radius.
At Radius you will find the top DJs spinning the hottest dance music under an extraordinary light show. If you're having problems finding your groove thang, look to one of the sultry go-go dancers for it. Whichever side you are on, there will be plenty of bodies to grind; the dance floors are always packed. So get up on the dance floor (or both) and move that body to the pounding beats.
Relationships require time, money and too much maintenance in the fast-paced 21st century. Sanctuary offers a perfect atmosphere for those looking to have a little fun without any strings attached. There are seven fully stocked bars at which to lose your inhibitions, which also allows more time to make the rounds to locate that party partner for the evening. Sanctuary is always mobbed so it's nearly impossible to strike out. And with the VIP room upstairs, there are always beautiful babes flaunting their stuff on the catwalk. Head to this hot spot that has been dubbed "Skanktuary" because of the abundance of skimpy outfits and slippery morals.
Screaming drag queens and young gays and lesbians hover like schoolchildren at recess as the mere mortal 1 a.m. threshold approaches at Boom on Saturday nights. Between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., those players loosen up, as the men line the bar flirting with the muscled bartenders, young boys do the "diva catwalk" on the dance floor's poles and the transvestites strut in full cheap regalia. The gender signs left the rest rooms long ago, so leave the modesty behind. With local DJs spinning high-energy techno, house and the occasional Top 40 hit remix, there's enough audio energy to sustain the hot and heavy grinding on the sardine-can-tight dance floor.
Ticker Tape Parade is bashing away on the main stage inside the cavernous Nita's, and you're by the big bar, hanging with Valley scenesters, buying each other beers. Five songs into the set, you get that itch in your back, and the spigots prepare to open. It's pissing time. Buzzing as you are from all the Red Stripe, you stumble into the john and start your routine. Looking down, the message hits you in white lettering: "Say No to Drugs." Good Lord. God is speaking to you through a red urinal cake. The Big Man is making his pitch for clean living, even in one of the most energetic live spots in town. You have your little moment of clarity, zip up your pants and stumble back out onto the floor.
It never fails. You're at Club Freedom, and your girlfriend has exceeded her drink limit and excuses herself to throw up. You get worried about her and stand by the ladies' room. Inevitably, you'll find a girl crying in her cell phone trying to secure a ride home after a dance floor argument with a brutish boyfriend -- Victor, Tommy and Bennie seem to be names the caddish set prefer these days. Or you'll find two girls in spangly dresses with matching boobs, one consoling the other that the guy she just broke up with the month before is dancing with someone else. It's like a Dr. Phil audition. From our eavesdropping, we found one Eve complaining about her soon-to-be ex for staring at the DJ's crate of vinyl instead of marveling how wonderful she looked. Admittedly, the view from the ladies' room is terribly one-sided, but so are most breakups, and, let's face it, no one's venting anything but bravado at the men's room.
But why break up at Freedom? Maybe because its very name suggests to people it's a great place for declaring independence, whether it's from Tempe's predictable music scene or from the predictable mate they came to hear it with. Maybe it's the club's proximity to ASU and the Holiday Inn that makes for a volatile mix of patrons. The indoor fireworks seem especially incendiary on the club's hottest night, Kind Fridays, which winds from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m., leaving plenty of time for those who haven't quite found the time to call it quits in public.
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Guest to arrive 20 minutes prior at the Adventure Cove Waterpark Entrance or if you are in the park, please check in 15 minutes prior to the programme in your swimming attire at Dolphin Island Entrance.
This 15,000 sq. ft. building has many possibilities for usage. It is currently being used as a daycare center facility. Has office space for daycare business and separate private offices. Also has kitchen facilities. Large room currently used as a library. Has playground facilities. Has many possibilities. May be used as medical clinic, offices, large company headquarters, and the like. Located one blk. from Exp. 83. Has entrance and exit to premises, parking lot with lots of space & fenced for security.
Bentley have taken influence from the Le Mans 24-hour race winning six-speed to bring the Continental GT Speed Convertible, where the pursuit for performance meets balanced refinement. Rybrook Bentley Bristol will be pleased to introduce you to the Continental GT Speed car and look after you with the highest levels of customer service throughout your purchase and ownership. Autocar say that Continental GT Convertible always ‘has a sense of occasion’ and the Speed delivers just that.
With its four-layer fabric hood in place, the Continental GT Speed Convertible has the profile of a high-performance Bentley coupe. Yet, once the hood is stowed away, the eye can survey a smooth, uninterrupted sweep of a convertible grand tourer. In this form the clean, confident proportions of the Continental GT Speed Convertible are even more striking: the seamless, superformed wings and crisply-defined body creases create an impression of tension and muscularity, right back to the rear lip spoiler.
An ultra-high-performance convertible, the new Continental GT Speed Convertible is capable of 0-60mph in just 4 seconds. Driving with the roof down reveals a new dimension: the open air, where every aspect of the comfort and power of the GT Speed Convertible seems amplified. You’ll feel it the moment you grasp the restyled steering wheel, flip through the new knurled paddle-shift gear selectors and drop your foot irresistibly downwards. With optional carbon ceramic brakes, the car has even greater stopping power. Highly fade-resistant, these carbon brakes provide excellent response, even under the most testing driving conditions.
When you commission a convertible Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible, you can tailor many aspects of your car to your tastes, including the wheels, leather colours, veneers and the stitching. Seventeen hide colours are available, with the choice of single or two-colour hide upholstery. With contrast stitching, an accent colour is used throughout, while cross-stitching can be commissioned for all four seats and outer armrests. In addition to a wide range of options for the headlining that adorns the inside of the roof, while the external fabric used in the four-layer hood on the convertible can be specified in any one of eight colours.
The ultimate expression of performance and luxury can be found with the new Mulsanne Speed. At Rybrook Bentley Bristol we will ensure a smooth process from your initial enquiry to creating the perfect car with you, all the way through to maintaining the vehicle with our dedicated aftersales team. The car has received many great reviews from motoring journalists including Jeremy Clarkson, who stated that the Mulsanne Speed is “the torque of the town”.
The Mulsanne Speed offers a sporting take on luxury. Adding to its powerful road presence is the rifled stainless-steel tailpipes, 21” wheels, dark tint bright ware and ‘Speed’ fender badges. Combining sporting heritage of the marque with ultimate luxury is a constant theme behind its new capabilities.
Added features to the interior include diamond-quilted seats and door pads, knurled gear lever and drilled alloy sports pedals. A striking sports interior colour split with Speed stitch line and perforated hide also ensure the powerful and exquisite Speed remains unique. You will always be reminded that inside the cabin it is simply a nice place to be.
The new Mulsanne Speed is a car for those who prefer to take the wheel for themselves. Its 6¾ litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine generates 530 bhp at 4,000 rpm and 1,100 Nm of torque. The highest torque of any four-door luxury car, the Speed delivers 5% more brake horsepower and 8% more torque than its Mulsanne sibling. Accelerating smoothly from 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds and reaching a top speed of 190 mph. Cutting-edge engine technology delivers competitive emissions and fuel consumption figures for a car it this size.
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The WG Wildcat Alumni Association is a 501(c) (3) organization that supports the West Genesee High School Marching Band.
The Association holds reunions every five years in which members march in the Camillus, NY Memorial Day parade. This year, more than 640 alumni will march, making it the largest high school alumni marching band in the world. The Association is working with Guinness to verify this record.
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View all the upcoming events in Lanarkshire on the 02 April 2018 below, or use the calendar to find events taking place on a specific month or date.
Tucked away in a quiet cul de sac this semi detached bungalow will hold wide appeal in today’s market. Close to a variety of local amenities including an excellent public transport network we urge immediate viewing to avoid disappointment. The accommodation comprises of lounge, fitted kitchen, two good sized bedrooms and a white shower suite. Externally there is a large private and enclosed garden and off road parking.
T his is an issue that we all have encountered either directly or indirectly at some point in our lives either being a victim or knowing a victim of crime, witnessing or even being a perpetrator of crime, be it a petty crime or even a serious crime. There isn't a pill or a cloak that can protect or hide you from the potential of becoming a victim of crime.
Crime invariably is a symptom of an underlying issue, the first of which is poverty, the second is mental illness, the third is greed, the fourth is lack of education which underpins ignorance. The fourth tends to be a consequence of the first whereas greed is inherent in us all to some degree or another and mental illness can affect one in three of us at some point in our lives.
By far the most common cause of crime is poverty; we are all driven by instinct to feed, cloth, house and warm ourselves. We are taught how to by our parents, our peers, our teachers, our environment, our socio-economic status, our education.
Crime in itself is a business because criminality is insurable against and therefore contributes to the economy in more ways than one. The direct victims of crime or the unintentional losses in the form of criminal damage to property to access the target of the criminals either through breaking and entering or damage incurred from the theft of a motor vehicle.
The business of crime prevention be they locks padlocks, safes, alarms markers, smart ink, surveillance systems, monitoring and personal protection be it in the form of security personnel or arms and self defence teaching/training.
The strangest thing is that crime contributes to the economic activity on multiple levels, not just the cost of replacement of goods damaged or stolen. We can however agree that crime is an antisocial behaviour and it’s the poor and have-nots that commit and more likely to be the victims of crime respectively.
Criminals tend to be entrepreneurial opportunists that opt to profit from doing something that they deem to be acceptable. The entrepreneurial criminal justifies their actions with this rationale that they do not harm people directly if they are shoplifting or simply trying to survive. Minor criminality is more often than not repeated by serial criminals with some form of substance addiction.
So, does crime exist in affluent societies? Yes, it does, crime exists in all societies, yet there is a higher proportion of crime in societies where there is a greater divide between the rich and the poor. Where social injustice occurs, then it’s likely that the crime rate is higher and the population lacks access to quality housing, social services, education & training.
So, if you were to improve access to housing, social services, healthcare and education you will see a reduction in crime and overall productivity, and is likely to improve because those who'd previously would have turned to crime would find employment or start a business thus contribute to the economy rather than commit crime? If adequate mental healthcare is available, wouldn't the unwell be identified sooner and treated before they go on to commit crime?
Greed and violent criminal activity is a form of crime that affects all areas of society regardless of wealth or education. The issue really why men are more likely to be victims of violent crime? But women are more likely to be victims of domestic violence and between 85-90% of murderers are men? This has regional differences, on a national and international level (for this article we allude to UK statistics).
In a crime free society would we require a police force? So, where would the police be employed if we lived in a crime free society? So is a certain level of crime and criminality accepted as such and should just be managed as a risk in society and measured so we can factor in the cost of crime as the cost of living or cost of doing business? The cynical would say yes, but the victims of crime might think differently.
We by no means think that crime pays but someone gets paid because of crime. Policing and security will always be a necessity in a civilised society, insurance will always be required to cover losses be they intentional or unintentional from criminality, what really should be considered is if poverty alleviation is attended to in the provision of infrastructure, services, education and opportunities, a happier, more prosperous society is beneficial for the overall cohesiveness of society; which in turn would increase productivity and activities that would require more products and services so overall economic activity would be increased.
Does this mean that investment not cuts is a prudent methodology to increase productivity and economic activity? We pose the question we don’t know the answers, all have an opinion, please comment and share on social, by email; if you would like to post a video or write an article in response or related we welcome contribution to the conversation.
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Using ancient methods of searching for depth of meaning, and considering the artistic nature of the biblical text, Book 3 discloses what Anne Davis has uncovered about the Great Tribulation and the Millennial Kingdom, which often diverges from traditional understanding.
Book 3 in this 4-part series on the Remnant explores the significant role that the Remnant will play in the Great Tribulation and the Millennial Kingdom. This study uncovers much new information that is not yet available to students of the Bible. Using ancient methods of searching the Scriptures, and exploring linguistic clues in the original Greek and Hebrew text, this project has uncovered provocative mysteries that are embedded in the biblical text. Speaking of these mysteries Jesus explained, “To you [disciples], it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God” (Luke 8:10). To comprehend these mysteries and the method of drawing them out, this book will challenge you with provocative suggestions that will encourage your consideration and further study.
End of this month Dolce Bellezza’s Japanese Literature Challenge 4 will end. Tanabata is doing a Hello Japan! Mini-Challenge – trying something new about Japan for the start of the new year. Between Quicksand by Junichiro Tanizaki and Norwegian Wood by Murakami, I have chosen the former and was racing against time to get this review published before the end of the month.
It is hard to write this review without revealing the plot. If you want to start Quicksand with a clean slate, and be gradually surprised and shocked (like me!), I suggest that you read the book and come back here to read my review if you wish.
The novel centers around four characters: Sonoko Kakiuchi, who is a lawyer’s wife, a young woman with ethereal beauty named Mitsuko, Sonoko’s lawyer husband, and Mitsuko Tokumitsu’s male love interest, Watanuki. The tale is delivered in first person, from Sonoko’s point of view. The first impulse was for readers to empathise with Sonoko as she fell victim to manipulation of Mitsuko, but she soon reveals herself to be just as selfish and manipulative in the scheme of things.
While taking an art class, Sonoko meets Mitsuko and is captivated by her beauty. The two became close friend and rumors of them having a lesbian affair is spread throughout the school. So in light of such, they begin to act out the rumors, where Mitsuko will visit Sonoko’s house for hours at a time, posing nude for her, with Sonoko painting her. Nothing, however, ever gets painted and soon Sonoko’s husband begins to suspect something going on. He doesn’t like the way Mitsuko has invaded into their lives, and Sonoko has been spending too much time to Mitsuko.
When Sonoko’s husband asks his wife to stop seeing Mitsuko, she refuses. Then, when Sonoko begins to detect Mitsuko’s emotional manipulation, she begins to crave the love of her husband. At this point I thought things are going back to normal but there were more disasters to come.
“So I found myself sinking deeper and deeper into the quicksand, and although I said to myself I had to escape, by this time I was helpless. I knew i was being used by Mitsuko and that all the while she was calling me her dead sister she was actually making a fool of me.” – Sonoko, page 107
Hence the title ‘Quicksand’. As Mitsuko’s male lover, Watanuki, is introduced into the picture, and is the catalyst that sends everyone into the sinking hole as Watanuki schemes to drag everyone into the scandal through his blackmail. Mitsuko too fake her own pregnancy in a hope to reunite with Sonoko. As the tale continues, events are played out and not as they seem — those who are believed to have been behind the entire scheme are later found to be innocent, and then maybe not. The plot is so twisted, the duplicitous in this book is considered to be one of the highest order, to the point that I no longer believe in any of the characters that they are innocent. Highly intrigued, slightly disgusted, I was captivated and wanted to see where the book is heading, if not for the fact that I have to go to work, I would have finished this in a day.
I think “Quicksand” is the most bold and graphic book I have ever read to-date, followed by Norwegian Wood coming at a very close second, which I am reading right now. I say it such because this is my first GBLT book I read. Read it for the first time now, I wonder if I’m too prudish to appreciate any of the beauty of the book.
But when I look back, if one read the book expecting it to be a comedic play, the book justified for its ludicrous ploy and the silliness of it all. Did I appreciate anything out of it? I did.
Tanizaki provided a spot-on description of passion and obsession. Sonoko get sucked deeper and deeper into the quicksand because of her lust and her desperation for Mitsuko’s affections, knowing that the relationship is heading for train wreck yet a willing party in all the deceit and lies.
Mitsuko knows the power of her own beauty. She seeks attention everywhere she could find with no loyalty to any of her victims. Her lies, her tantrums, her theatrical pretence are all part of her ploy to hold on to that worship of her victims as long as she could.
“I’d much rather be worshipped by someone of my own sex. It’s natural for a man to look at a woman and think she’s beautiful, but when I realise I can have another woman infatuated with me, i ask myself if I’m really that beautiful! It makes me blissfully happy!” –Mitsuko, page 107
No matter how much she was attracted by someone she’d want to manipula the other person into falling in love with her. Since she was as vain as she was beautiful, she felt somehow deprived unless she was being worshipped. She seemed convinced that it diminished her value to yield to anyone. – Sonoko thinks of Mitsuko. – page 119
Love and commitment will never be tied down on a pact, an agreement or in a mere piece of paper, sealed with blood. No matter how hard Watanuki tried, the outcome is testimonial to that.
Double Sauciness for its scandalous and duplicitous plot. More sauciness than I can take (I’ll have Ginger Garlic Chilli and Pad Thai sauce to go with the review)!
What I like most about the book: Gripping. Multi-layered plot. As Mel (of Reading Life) said, “The ending will make you rethink the whole book and wonder if maybe you got everything wrong as you were reading Quicksand. ” It takes a master to be able to do that.
What I like least about the book: I don’t usually read books which contain conniving and deceitful characters. There are plenty of them in literature but this book loads them and plays them out to the max!
I’m reading this for Japanese Literature Challenge 4, GBLT Challenge and Tanabata’s (In Spring it is the Dawn) January Hello Japan! mini-challenge to do something new that is related to Japan. I have chosen the easy way out, that is to read a book from a new Japanese author. 😉
Paperback. Publisher: Vintage 1994 (First edition!!), Length: 224 pages; Setting: Osaka, Japan. Source: Own book, bought from Amazon.co.uk. Finished reading at: 24th January 2011. Translated by Howard Hibbett.
I also found Debenham’s 10% voucher valid until Christmas eve 1994 at the back of this used book (Click to enlarge).
Jun’ichirō Tanizaki (谷崎 潤一郎 Tanizaki Jun’ichirō?, 24 July 1886 – 30 July 1965) was a Japanese author, one of the major writers of modern Japanese Literature, and perhaps the most popular Japanese novelist after Natsume Sōseki. Some of his works present a rather shocking world of sexuality and destructive erotic obsessions; others, less sensational, subtly portray the dynamics of family life in the context of the rapid changes in 20th-century Japanese society. Frequently his stories are narrated in the context of a search for cultural identity in which constructions of “the West” and “Japanese Tradition” are juxtaposed. The results are complex, ironic, demure, and provocative.
Tanizaki was born to a well-off merchant class family in the Ningyocho area of Nihonbashi, Tokyo, where his father owned a printing press, which had been established by his grandfather. In his Yōshō Jidai (Childhood Years, 1956) Tanizaki admitted to having had a pampered childhood. His family’s finances declined dramatically as he grew older until he was forced to reside in another household as a tutor. Tanizaki attended the Literature Department of Tokyo Imperial University but was forced to drop out in 1911 because of his inability to pay for tuition.
Tanizaki’s name first became widely known with the publication of the short story Shisei (The Tattooer) in 1910. In the story, a tattoo artist inscribes a giant spider on the body of a beautiful young woman. Afterwards, the woman’s beauty takes on a demonic, compelling power, in which eroticism is combined with sado-masochism. The femme-fatales is a theme repeated in many of Tanizaki’s early works, including Kirin (1910),Shonen (“The Children”, 1911), Himitsu (“The Secret,” 1911), and Akuma (“Devil”, 1912).
Although Quicksand is not the sort of books I will normally read, but I’d like to read other Tanizaki’s work. I have my eyes on these:
Thanks for mentioning my post-for a work published in 1928 it is shocking-I do not think such a work could have been published in the UK or USA in 1928-I have the author on my read every thing translated list (I am 80 percent done-most of his works are short)-I think his best works are Naomi-at least as shocking as Quicksand and The Makioka Sisters (often compared to the novels of Jane Austin)
Mel, I agree with you. I didn’t think I could find a work like this in 1928. 🙂 I am interested to read Naomi and The Key, The Makioka Sisters although is his most famous work, but the size of it puts me off. Quicksand was, I must say, a surprising first reading of Junichiro Tanizaki. Hope you had a good year so far Mel.
I took your advice and stopped reading your post since I have this book on my shelf and would like to read it with a clean slate, as you said. I’ve only read The Makioka Sisters, which I loved, by Tanizaki but hope to read more. Don’t let the size of The Makioka Sisters put you off, it’s long but a very easy to read, and enjoyable story.
Tanabata, I hope in this way you get more out from the book. It’s quite clever. Thanks for the encouragement, I’ll read The Makioka Sisters for my next Tanizaki. 😉
I’ve been wanting to read this author…but others keep on getting on his way. I will try this year for my new author challenge.
Your way of reviewing is somewhat same with me 🙂 I too always put some info of the new to me author, and starting this year I always write book detail like publisher, pages, etc.
Novroz, thanks for dropping by. I think those little details and info is nice to have, but it does mean more effort is expended trying to get those little info in!
I wanted to try a few new Japanese authors too and I hope you get to read something from Tanizaki real soon. 🙂
Hehe .. I didn’t do a lot of effort tho 😉 yours much better than mine. I only copy the information on the back-cover.
I hope so too…there are so many authors in the library and I want to read them all. If I am allowed to make a suggestion, read Takashi Atoda’s The Square Persimmon…one of the best short stories collection I have ever read. And I’m glad 3 people who had read it out of my promotion end up loving it too.
What makes this novel interesting to me is the fact it was written in 1928. Taking that into consideration, I wouldn’t go so far as to say this book is shocking – I think I have read too many books with similar content – but it is definitely daring. I like books that surprise me, like this one did.
Natazzz, glad you like it. It is daring but I would think read it in today’s context, it’s relevant.
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A melting pot of all-things-fun, Bagarmossen, Sweden is unique in its own way. Historic landmarks, a favourable climate, beautiful parks, and restaurants offering the best of the local and international cuisine make a trip to Bagarmossen, Sweden a must! And while here, how can you miss out on visiting Vasa Museum, Gamla Stan and Skansen?
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Recently, my life tossed me across the ocean from India to Canada. Having been brought up in an overly-populated country and city it has been completely different to settle down in a small town like Comox. However, being a nature lover I was allured by the beauty of this place- waterfalls, forests, trails and serenity (Vancouver island). From encountering deer's and rabbits on the road walking at peace with humans to meeting humans who are more into the real world than the reel world. This small town that hardly has a population of 25,000 people forces humans to interact with each other.
When I first came here I couldn't help but compare this place to the fictional town of Maycomb from Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird". It is a kind of a place where "everyone knows everyone" because by the end of the day you can't help but bump into the same person you met in the morning. You will realize how small the world is when you live in a town like this.
On the other hand, the city of Comox is shrouded by the mysterious Washington mountain range. The Island which receives the least cold climate as compared to other places in Canada actually experiences some snowfall during winters. And it's at that time when people gear up- wearing their snow-shoes and packing their ski-boards to enjoy whatever snow they are lucky to see at the Washington mountain. Some people prefer tubing others decide to camp overnight.
I was lucky enough to wander among those mountains which are either covered in mist or wrapped within the clouds.
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Born in Fiji, raised in New Zealand and formed musically in the dance music revolution of London in the 90’s, FreQ Nasty now splits his time between Los Angeles and London. He started his career on the seminal UK label Botchit & Scarper in the late nineties, moving to SKINT records in 2003. He has gone on to release a slew of cutting-edge records collaborating and remixing a diverse range of artists including Fatboy Slim, Kelis, KRS One, Roots Manuva, Rodney P, and Reggae legend Junior Delgado. He co-founded the www.Giveback.net site in 2007 to help musicians and artists support causes they’re passionate about. Recent years have seen the release of ‘Creator’, his crossover hit collaboration with MIA producer Switch and NYC hipster Santogold, and the ground breaking, genre-defying FABRICLIVE 42 mix CD, which was picked as DJ Magazine’s compilation of the month. He is a regular at the Burning Man festival, where he brings his signature Bass-heavy mix of genres: from Breakbeat to DubStep, GlitchHop to DrumStep. The new FreQ Nasty EP, Dred at the Controls, will be released internationally through California’s Muti Records in January. The A Side is a fusion of lush Detroit strings, skittery 2-step beats, wobble bass, and a stupendous glitched-out dub-step breakdown. The B Side is a drum-step roller with the speed of drum and bass and the swagger of dance-hall.
MartyParty – Born and raised in South Africa, has been coined the Iggy Pop of electronic music. MartyParty produces purple music. This is electronic music with a rich melodic layering of beat, bassline and harmonics building up to an intense, full frequency, crescendo. The MartyParty live show is a high energy spectacle not to be missed – he calls it the purple opera. Intense bass, huge beats, emotional melodies and cutting edge sound design all come together in a wild ride – unique to every performance. MartyParty picked up Ableton Live in 2005 and began to learn the art of music production. He soon after realized his first digital album Walkerville to the West Coast, named for the town he grew up in and a tribute to his path to the US. MartyParty got tired of how all electronic music followed the same formula so he set off on a mission to re-invent electronic music and cross-pollinate it with all the other music he loves. Marty started a movement back towards the power of the melody and instrumental composition. Song writing has always been Marty’s passion instead of the typical beat and loop style production. The purple music is a hybrid of electronic music, dubstep and hip hop that together forms a totally new flavor of urban beat with the pretty, hypnotic elements of electronic music and the story telling of traditional song writing. Marty has been playing his live sets to crowds all over the US to rave reviews.
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i was thinking of making the drive from crossville this sunday to either the soho or watauga..... i have fished the soho below the weir dam once but have never fished the watauga.... question being..... where are the access areas that are wadeable during no generation and which areas are better fishing... how long after the generation is shut off can you start to wade the accessible areas... it's going to be about a three hour drive for me so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...
There are many places to fish the Watauga right through the downtown section and all are about the same as far as productiveness goes, The water does not run down in this area for at least 2-3 hours or longer after the generators are turned off. It's less time than that up closer to the dam. The problem with fishing this river is that there is still a few inches of snow on the ground and it will be melting some each day. That will put the water temperature down in the 30's and that can be a problem with getting the fish to hit. However, the South Holston, up closer to the dam, has some good hatches coming off so there should be good fishing taking place. It still looks like winter up there and the snow was still flying this morning up that way. Good luck.
The Severity and Management of Complications Among Postabortion Patients Treated in Kinshasa Health Facilities | Guttmacher Institute
Unsafe abortion is common in Kinshasa, which contributes to high rates of maternal morbidity and mortality. Little is known about the complications and treatment experienced by women seeking postabortion care at health facilities in the city.
Data from 867 women admitted to a sample of health facilities providing postabortion care in Kinshasa in 2016 were drawn from a Prospective Morbidity Survey. A measure of severity of postabortion complications was developed on the basis of information from these women and their primary care provider. Generalized ordered logistic regression analyses were used to examine associations between the characteristics of postabortion care patients and complication severity.
Nearly three-fourths (72%) of postabortion care patients were classified as certainly having had an induced abortion, and another 16% as probably having had one. Sixteen percent of postabortion care patients experienced severe complications, 46% moderate complications and 33% mild complications; 5% had no evidence of complications. Severity of complications was associated with certain patient characteristics: For example, poor patients and those who had never been married had elevated odds of having experienced severe or moderate complications rather than mild or no complications (odds ratios, 1.8–1.9). Patients’ complications were most commonly treated with such outdated methods as dilation and curettage and digital curettage (49% and 23%, respectively); only 11% of patients received medication for pain.
Policies and programs promoting contraceptive use and safe legal abortion are needed in Kinshasa to reduce women's recourse to unsafe abortion. Improved quality postabortion care provision is also needed, including World Health Organization–recommended methods.
Although women’s access to safe induced abortion seems to be improving in many parts of the world, largely because of increasing access to such safer abortion methods as medication abortion and manual or electric vacuum aspiration (MVA/EVA), unsafe abortion continues to be a major health problem in countries where abortion is restricted.1 Most countries in Africa have restrictive abortion laws,1 and according to a recent study, the region suffers the greatest burden of complications from this preventable problem.2 Of the 55.7 million induced abortions that took place around the world each year between 2010 and 2014, about 45% were unsafe, and nearly all of those (97%) occurred in developing countries—mainly in Africa and Latin America. Disaggregating unsafe abortions into two groups shows that 68% were considered “less safe” (i.e., performed by a trained provider using a method not recommended by the World Health Organization [WHO], or by someone untrained using a recommended method, such as misoprostol), and 32% were considered “least safe” (i.e., performed by someone untrained using a nonrecommended method).
Twenty-two percent of unsafe abortions in developing countries in Asia and Latin America were classified as least safe;2 however, the figure is significantly higher for Africa (63%), largely because of the very high level in Sub-Saharan Africa. This points to a dire need to address the issue of unsafe abortion and its consequences—including maternal death—in the region. A 2012 systematic review found that an estimated 4,195 abortion-related morbidities occur per 100,000 live births in countries where abortion is generally unsafe.3 Another study estimated that about 1.3 million women aged 15–44 were treated for complications of abortion in health facilities across Sub-Saharan Africa in 2012.4 Although all of these morbidities may not have resulted from induced abortion, most are likely to have, given that only late-term miscarriages (which are relatively rare) typically result in complications that require treatment in a health facility.5,6
Although anecdotal evidence suggests that induced abortion is common in the Demographic Republic of Congo (DRC), especially in the capital city of Kinshasa, until recently, there were no reliable data indicating the extent of its prevalence. According to a study conducted in Kinshasa in 2016, an estimated 146,713 induced abortions occurred that year (which translates to an abortion rate of 56 per 1,000 women aged 15–49), and 37,865 women obtained treatment at a health facility for complications of induced abortion;7 however, these are likely to be underestimates because not all women who have abortion-related complications seek treatment in a health facility for various reasons (e.g., distance, cost, stigma and death).
The low level of contraceptive use in the DRC—including in Kinshasa, where only 22% of all women and 27% of married women were using a modern contraceptive in 20178—and the increasing desire for smaller families—especially in the capital city—suggest that the incidence of unsafe abortion and associated complications will likely remain high or even increase without greater contraceptive use or access to safe abortion. Although we now have estimates of induced abortion and complications of unsafe abortion in Kinshasa, we lack detailed information on the nature of complications postabortion care patients experience and the treatment they receive. This information is essential to better support policy and programs aimed at addressing the problem of unsafe abortion. This article examines the immediate health consequences of postabortion complications among women admitted into health facilities in Kinshasa and describes how they are managed by the city’s fragile health system. Specifically, it explores postabortion care patients’ characteristics, the nature and severity of their complications, and the type of treatment they receive.
This study is part of a larger one aimed at estimating the incidence of induced abortion and the severity of unsafe abortion morbidity in Kinshasa.7 We used data collected from that study’s Prospective Morbidity Survey (PMS)—a probability sample survey of women who presented for postabortion care between July and August 2016 at a representative sample of public and private (including nongovernmental organization–run) health facilities with capacity to treat abortion-related complications in Kinshasa. All facilities that reported providing postabortion care in the larger study’s Health Facilities Survey were eligible to participate in the PMS.
The PMS consisted of two components: interviews of women treated for postabortion care in a sample facility and interviews of those women’s primary care providers. We recruited health facility staff to serve as interviewers in their respective facilities because they were in a position to know when postabortion care patients were being admitted and treated, and an appropriate time to conduct interviews with patients and their providers. We requested each eligible health center to choose one staff member, and each hospital to choose two staff members, to participate in a three-day training. Approval for this study was obtained from the institutional review boards of the Guttmacher Institute and the University of Kinshasa School of Public Health.
All postabortion care patients—regardless of whether they were treated as an inpatient or outpatient, or for complications of induced or spontaneous abortion—were eligible to participate. An interviewer would approach patients once they were in stable condition and seek informed consent to conduct the interview. If an interviewer was the patient’s primary care provider, he or she had to ask another interviewer in the facility (if there was one) or his or her supervisor to conduct the interview. We did not allow providers to interview their own patients because patients might have had concerns that their decision to participate in the survey or their responses might affect their treatment. After the interview, the interviewer asked for the respondent’s consent to interview her provider. If the patient gave consent, then the interviewer approached the patient’s provider to obtain his or her consent to be interviewed.
Consenting patients and providers were interviewed using structured questionnaires. The patient questionnaire consisted of five sections: background characteristics, reproductive history, experience of unintended pregnancy, history of physical conditions at the time of admission, and sexual and domestic violence; our analysis draws largely from the first four sections. The provider questionnaire also consisted of five sections: diagnosis on arrival to facility, treatment received, surgical procedures for complications, postabortion contraceptive services and outcome of clinical management of current care.
For various reasons, not all eligible patients were interviewed. Thus, interviewers marked on a tracking form the number of missed cases and the primary reason they were missed. Keeping track of missed cases enabled the study team to determine the total number of women treated for abortion complications during the 30-day study period. If a patient was not interviewed, then their provider was not contacted for an interview.
Of the 262 facilities eligible to participate in the PMS, 223 participated, for a response rate of 85%; refusal to participate was the most common reason for nonresponse. The facility sample included all university, provincial and other public hospitals in Kinshasa; 82% of public health centers; 85% of private or nongovernmental organization (NGO) hospitals; and 82% of private or NGO health centers. Some 1,031 women presented at participating facilities with abortion complications during the study period. Of those, 20 did not complete the interview, 32 refused to be interviewed, 59 were in the facility when no interviewer was available, 12 were referred to another facility before they could be interviewed, three were too sick to be interviewed and three died. Thus, interviews were successfully completed with 902 patients, for a response rate of 88%. Data from both surveys were merged to create a single record. We limited our analysis to data from 867 cases with complete information from patients and their primary care provider.
In a context such as Kinshasa where abortion is legally restricted, women seeking postabortion care may not disclose to their health care provider that they had had an induced abortion. Thus, it is often difficult for providers to accurately determine whether a patient’s complications resulted from a spontaneous or an induced abortion. For this study, we used an algorithm developed by WHO to help make this determination,9 which allowed us to estimate the proportion of complications due to voluntary pregnancy termination, and to compare respondents who likely had unsafe induced abortions and those who likely had miscarriages.
On the basis of information from both the patient and the provider, the algorithm classifies postabortion care patients into four mutually exclusive groups (Table 1). A patient is classified as certainly having had an induced abortion if she said she had done something to cause the abortion, or if her provider reported suspecting that she had done so or finding evidence of trauma or of a foreign body in the genital tract. A patient is classified as probably having had an induced abortion if the provider reported finding evidence of sepsis or peritonitis and if the patient reported that the pregnancy was unplanned (i.e., she had not been using a contraceptive method at the time of conception, or that she did not want the pregnancy at the time or at all); if only one of the previous occurred, the patient is classified as possibly having had an induced abortion. Finally, a patient who does not fit any of the other categories is classified as likely having had a spontaneous abortion. Only one patient in our sample was classified as probably having had an induced abortion, so we merged that case with the possibly induced abortion group to create three categories: “certainly induced,” “possibly induced” and “spontaneous.”
We used generalized ordered logistic regression analysis to examine whether characteristics of postabortion care patients were associated with the likelihood of having had an induced abortion. We estimated a partial proportional odds (PPO) model for ordinal dependent variables (executable with the gologit2 command in Stata),10,11 instead of the usual ordered logit model, because some of our independent variables did not meet the proportional odds assumption. Therefore, for the variables that violate the proportional odds assumption, we report two sets of odds ratios instead of one.
The dependent variable for this analysis was the three-category, ordinal variable of likelihood that a patient’s abortion was induced (described above), which was coded as 0 for “spontaneous abortion,” 1 for “possibly induced abortion” and 2 for “certainly induced abortion.” The explanatory variables included patient’s age (15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34 and 35–49), marital status (married or not married), education (primary or less, incomplete secondary, completed secondary and tertiary) and previous induced abortion history (none or at least one). In addition, a measure of poverty status (poor or nonpoor) was constructed using a battery of household possessions following the approach used by the Demographic and Health Survey to construct the household wealth index variable in the DHS standard recode dataset.12,13 Given that women who received treatment for abortion complications were not representative of all women of reproductive age, we standardized this measure to match the distribution of the poverty measure in the 2014 Demographic and Health Survey for DRC, which is a representative sample of women of reproductive age. We also included a measure of gestational age at the time the index pregnancy was terminated. Five patients reported a pregnancy ending in the third trimester; we combined these cases with those reported ending in the second trimester to create a dichotomous measure (first trimester or after first trimester).
To determine the severity of abortion-related complications, we used the Prospective Morbidity Methodology (PMM) to analyze data from both postabortion care patients and their providers on the type of complications patients experienced, their conditions at the time of admission and the treatment they received. This methodology was originally developed by WHO,8 and later modified by Ipas.14
For this study, we made two major modifications to the methodology. First, instead of obtaining all information from the patient’s provider, we obtained some from the patient, including background characteristics as well as information on abortion and complication experiences.15 Second, we modified the original severity criteria to improve the objectivity of the clinical criteria, overall reliability, and content and context validity.16 The original criteria—proposed by Rees et al.17—were used in prior studies to classify abortion morbidity into three categories: “mild,” “moderate” and “severe.”18–21 For this study, we added a “no morbidity” category to account for the fact that women may use misoprostol to induce an abortion and then present at a health facility with perceived complications, when in fact they have normal bleeding and the abortion likely would have completed on its own without intervention (Table 2). We also avoided the use of stand-alone clinical signs (e.g., fever and tachycardia) which may lead to overestimation of severity. Furthermore, we removed “evidence of a foreign body” as a sole criterion for severe complications, as this may not indicate severe morbidity and is based on subjective provider reports that may be affected by stigma and restrictive abortion laws.
Again, because some of our independent variables violate the proportional odds assumption, we estimated a PPO model for ordinal dependent variables to examine the relationship between postabortion care patients’ characteristics and severity of postabortion complications to determine how severity may vary by patient subgroup. The outcome variable was severity of postabortion complications, which we reclassified as a three-category measure by combining the “no morbidity” and “mild” categories; the variable was coded 0 for “none or mild,” 1 for “moderate” and 2 for “severe.” The explanatory variables were the same as in the likelihood of induced abortion model, except we expanded marital status to four categories (single, married, living together with a man and separated or widowed) and we added an explanatory dichotomous variable for whether the patient reported inducing the abortion.
Finally, through a series of cross-tabulations, we examined a number of measures of clinical management and treatment of complications by severity of postabortion complications. The measures included method of evacuation; whether the patient received a contraceptive method, received pain medication and reported inducing the abortion; estimated gestational age at the time the pregnancy was terminated; and time patient spent in the health facility.
Seventy-two percent of the postabortion patients in our sample were categorized as certainly having had an induced abortion (Figure 1); of those, 58% reported having induced their abortion, while for the remaining 42%, their provider made the determination (not shown). Some 16% of patients were categorized as possibly having had an induced abortion, and 12% were categorized as having had a spontaneous abortion.
Thirty-nine percent of patients were 15–24 years old, 44% were 25–34, and 17% were 35–49 (Table 3). Three-fifths were not married, and the same proportion were nonpoor. Thirteen percent of patients had a primary education or less, 71% had a complete or incomplete secondary education, and 16% had at least some college. The majority reported not having had a previous abortion and that the index pregnancy had ended during the first trimester (73% and 81%, respectively).
In logistic regression analyses, patients aged 20–24 were more likely than those 35–49 to have certainly had an induced abortion rather than possibly had an induced abortion or had a spontaneous abortion (odds ratio, 2.1). Women who were not formally married had much greater odds than married women of certainly or possibly having had an induced abortion rather than having had a spontaneous abortion (13.6); nonmarried women were also more likely to have certainly had an induced abortion rather than possibly had one or had a spontaneous abortion (3.5). Having had at least one previous abortion was positively associated with certainly or possibly having had an induced an abortion (2.1); the outcome was also positively associated with being poor (1.4), although the finding was only marginally significant.
Overall, 16% of postabortion care patients had complications categorized as severe, 46% as moderate and 33% as mild (Figure 2); the remaining 5% had no evidence of complications. Severity of postabortion complications varied by the patients’ characteristics (Table 4). Women aged 20–24 had half the odds of those aged 35–49 of having had severe or moderate complications rather than mild or no complications (odds ratio, 0.5); similarly, patients aged 25–29 were less likely than those aged 35–49 to have had severe complications rather than moderate, mild or no complications (0.3). Patients who were single or cohabiting had nearly twice the odds of those who were formally married, and poor patients had nearly twice the odds of nonpoor women, of having had severe or moderate complications rather than mild ones or none (1.8–1.9). In addition, having had a previous abortion was negatively associated with experiencing severe complications rather than moderate, mild or no complications (0.6), whereas having had the index pregnancy end after the first trimester was positively associated with the outcome (3.7). Finally, patients who reported having induced the abortion were more likely than those who reported having had a spontaneous abortion to have experienced severe or moderate complications rather than mild or no complications (1.7).
Dilation and curettage (D&C) was the method of evacuation most commonly used to treat postabortion patients (49%; Table 5), followed by digital curettage (23%) and MVA/EVA (14%). D&C was more commonly used to treat severe and moderate complications than mild or no complications (52% each vs. 45%), whereas the opposite was true for MVA/EVA (12% each vs. 17%); digital curettage tended to be used more to treat nonsevere rather than severe complications (23–25% vs. 17%). Fifty-four percent of women who presented for postabortion care were treated by physicians, and 46% were treated by midlevel providers (e.g., nurses and midwives). A greater proportion of patients with severe complications were treated by physicians than by midlevel providers (67% vs. 33%); patients with mild or no complications were also more commonly treated by physicians (54% vs. 46%). Overall, just 11% of postabortion care patients received any pain medication. Fifteen percent of women with severe complications received pain medication; the figures for patients with moderate or with mild or no complications were 11% and 9%, respectively. In addition, only 15% of women received a contraceptive method upon being discharged; the proportions of patients who received a method were 20% among women with severe complications, 16% among those with moderate complications, and 13% among those with mild or no complications.
This article presents the first comprehensive assessment of the severity of unsafe abortion complications treated in health facilities in Kinshasa. We classified nearly three-fourths of the postabortion care patients in our sample as certainly having had an induced abortion, and another 16% as possibly having had one. Half of patients experienced moderate complications, and another 16% experienced severe ones, such as shock, organ failure, generalized peritonitis and death. These findings suggest that unsafe abortion is a major problem in the city. According to a previous study of the incidence of abortion in Kinshasa,7 an estimated 26% of the 146,713 women who had an induced abortion in 2016 were treated for complications in health facilities. Thus, given our findings, an estimated 23,325 of those women experienced severe or moderate complications. This represents a huge and preventable economic and social burden on the fragile health system, as well as on women and their households.
Another potential issue for concern is whether the low-level private facilities that handle most postabortion care cases in Kinshasa have the capability to provide the appropriate care that women need. For example, we found that only 11% of postabortion care patients received any medication for pain. In addition, use of outdated evacuation methods—such as D&C—was prevalent, whereas use of WHO-recommended methods—such as MVA22—was limited. It has been reported that concerns that these methods would be used for performing induced abortion have prevented policy makers and facility leaders in some Sub-Saharan Africa countries to promote or provide easy access to them, especially in public facilities.23,24 Yet, with or without them, abortions are happening, albeit unsafely.
According to knowledgeable informants interviewed in the abortion incidence study,7 not all women who experience induced abortion–related complications serious enough to require treatment seek care from a health facility. Some obtain care from traditional providers, or from a quack “doctor” or “nurse,” and others do not obtain care at all. Whatever the case may be, these women would likely receive less adequate care than that received in a formal health facility. Improving women’s access to abortion care will involve addressing the issue of the small number of government facilities currently providing abortion care in Kinshasa. This is important given that many women and their families cannot afford such care from the private sector.
In this study, most severe and moderate complications likely resulted from induced abortion. In addition, the severity of postabortion complications varied by patient subgroup. For example, being single and being poor were positively associated with experiencing severe or moderate complications rather than mild or no complications. These findings support the limited evidence about differential access to safe abortion in DRC and elsewhere: Single and poor women in DRC typically lack access to information and financial resources that can facilitate access to safe clandestine abortions under restrictive abortion laws.25 In addition, according to a study in Ghana, younger and poorer women, as well as those who lack partner support, tended to be the most susceptible to unsafe abortion.26 Similarly, Henshaw et al. found that among women admitted to Nigerian hospitals for abortion-related reasons, those who came in with complications of an induced abortion were more likely than those who came in to obtain an induced abortion to be poor and to have a pregnancy of a later gestational age.27
One of the factors associated with the severity of abortion complications was whether the abortion was reported as having been induced: Women who reported having had an induced abortion were more likely than those who reported having had a spontaneous abortion to experience severe or moderate complications rather than mild or no complications. Although induced abortion is a safe procedure28 if done by a trained professional and in a conducive environment (i.e., one equipped with the minimal medical standards),23 it can be severely unsafe if these conditions are not adhered to, as is often the case in countries with restrictive abortion laws.2 Where abortions are performed clandestinely, women—especially those who are disadvantaged, such as adolescents and the poor—may have difficulty obtaining a safe procedure. Furthermore, we found that women who were not married were more likely than married women to have had an induced abortion. Given that women who are not married usually are more susceptible to stigma about sex and nonmarital childbearing, especially in traditional and conservative societies,29 most of their abortions were likely obtained clandestinely and had a high risk of complication. Thus, poor and unmarried women need more support to help them avoid unintended pregnancy and unsafe abortion.
This study has some limitations. Although our sample came from a prospective survey of women admitted at facilities for postabortion complications over a one-month period, we were not able to interview all postabortion patients who presented during that time. Interviewers kept a record of women who were missed, and while the number was not large enough to significantly bias our findings, the fact that we did not capture all women is a limitation. In addition, given that our sample consisted of women who attended health facilities, it is not representative of all women who experience abortion complications. For various reasons (e.g., cost of care, distance to care, stigma), women who experience abortion complications may not seek care in a health facility. Although women in our sample may have been more educated and wealthier than women who did not seek treatment in a health facility, it is unknown whether the two groups differ by the severity of their complications.
Furthermore, the sample included women treated for complications of spontaneous abortion, who would typically be different from their counterparts who had an induced abortion.27 Although we applied a reliable and widely used indirect method to estimate the proportion of women in our sample who had had a spontaneous abortion and to account for that in the analyses, it is possible that we misclassified some women. Finally, in a context with restrictive abortion laws, women admitted in health facilities for postabortion complications may not disclose that they had had an induced abortion. To the extent to which this occurs, it would bias the results; however, the indirect method we used to determine abortion type should help to minimize the potential underreporting in women’s direct reports of induced abortions.
To reduce maternal morbidity and mortality in the DRC, the problem of unsafe abortion and its associated consequences must be addressed. First, efforts to increase access to and uptake of contraceptive services—including counseling on and provision of a range of family planning methods—must be intensified to prevent unsafe abortion. This effort must include not only making contraceptives accessible, but also public and provider sensitization through education, and training and counseling to encourage more uptake of contraceptives to reduce the high level of unmet need for contraception in Kinshasa (25% among married women).8 Although postabortion care is legal, its provision can and should be improved. Currently, most of the burden of postabortion care rests on lower-level private facilities, and use of recommended methods is limited. These issues need to be revisited and addressed to enable women to obtain timely and quality post-abortion care services. Government facilities should be equipped with the capacity to provide high-quality postabortion care, so that access to the services can be more equitable. And as noted earlier, legal restriction does not reduce abortion, but rather drives it underground and makes it unsafe. The current legal restriction on safe abortion should be reviewed with a view to making abortion safer.
4. Singh S and Maddow-Zimet I, Facility-based treatment for medical complications resulting from unsafe pregnancy termination in the developing world, 2012: a review of evidence from 26 countries, BJOG, 123(9):1489–1498.
9. Figà-Talamanca I et al., Illegal abortion: an attempt to assess its cost to the health services and its incidence in the community, International Journal of Health Services, 1986, 16(3):375–389.
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At the time the research was conducted, Akinrinola Bankole was director of international research, Sophia Chae and Onikepe Owolabi were senior research scientists, and Jesse Philbin was research associate—all with the Guttmacher Institute, New York. Patrick Kayembe is professor in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Kinshasa School of Public Health, University of Kinshasa, DRC. Crispin Mabika is professor, Department of Population Sciences and Development, University of Kinshasa.
The authors gratefully acknowledge assistance provided by Isaac Mukadi, Denise Ngondo, Guy Tchomba, Francis Loka, Barthélémy Kalambayi, Basile Tambashe, Lorraine Kwok, Rachel Schwab, Naomi Lince-Deroche and Susheela Singh. They also thank the survey interviewers and supervisors who participated in the data collection process. This study was made possible by grants from The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, and by UK Aid from the UK Government. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of the donors.
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Knowing that Computers and Composition Online will have a special issue on community colleges, I was quite interested in intervewing the editors of this special issue to better understand their intentions and goals behind the scenes. They graciously agreed to be interviewed and shared their thoughts regarding promoting digital media composition in community colleges.
Rochelle Rodrigo, known as Shelley, is now Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and (New) Media in the Department of English at Old Dominion University. However, at the start of working on this special issue, she was a professor at Mesa Community College. After her nine years full time at MCC, she is honored to be working in a PhD program with many students who are past, present, and future two-year college faculty.
Matthew Kim had taught in the open-door college for four years prior to pursuing a doctoral degree in English Studies at Illinois State University. He currently works at Eagle Hill School.
SHELLEY: The primary theme of this issue is access. Access to learning, literacy, technology, higher education, etc. All of the authors in this special issue are passionate about providing access to their students. The topic of this special issue is about access as well. Many of the authors work at institutions that do not require research or publication. With that being the case, the readers of Computers and Composition Online do not have as much, or as easy, access to these voices and perspectives about teaching writing with various technologies. Although there are legitimate differences between two-year and four-year, as well as open and restricted access institutions of higher education, most the authors in this special issue demonstrate that deep down we usually care about the same thing, best facilitating learning for our students.
MATT: This special issue, I hope, opened the space for conversations about opportunities and problems in ODC on topics such as access, teaching with media and technology, professional development, second-language writing, and writing centers to name only a few. We chose these issues because they seem the most critical to making composition work for our students, staff, and faculty. When I was teaching at Harold Washington College in Chicago, although their was much collegial support for new teachers and adjuncts, there was an absence of technology and multimodal pedagogy in the classrooms. It was, and this is mildly exaggerated, like teaching in a third world country. At Parkland, conversely, the technology was present, but there was not a lot of faculty support for professional development. So, these experiences helped inspire me to join up with Shelley to create this special issue.
MATT: Over the last two years, I was fortunate enough to be part of the two-year college committee on research and scholarship. The committee was put together by Sandie Barnhouse, past chair of the two-year college association and lead by Howard Tinberg and Frank Madden. Our findings showed that although there were a handful of journals which focus on teaching in the two-year college, there are none that focus specifically on teaching either rhetorical media or new media in our classrooms. I wondered why it seemed so few English programs introduced rhetorical media to their students as a way of not only learning in college but succeeding afterwards. I was aware that these rhetorical media teacher-scholars existed, but why are they essentially working underground? Getting these amazing teacher-scholars to surface was a primary motivation of mine.
SHELLEY: I think we very carefully distinguished between using the phrase "community college" when we decided to use the phrase "open door college" (ODC) instead. In short, we wanted to address that fact that most places that are working with a radically diverse student population, with a growing number of underprepared students, have different wants and needs as instructors who teach with, and have their students produce, media. For example, many ODCs, especially represented by community colleges, are not well represented in EDUCAUSE's yearly ECAR Student Technology Usage survey. Therefore, we have many faculty, administrators, and IT leaders making assumptions about technological access based on biased data. Similarly, a lot of the research about the teaching and learning of writing, with or without different types of technologies and media, are also biased towards subject populations at institutions with more restrictive student entrance requirements. We wanted to give scholars in the ODC setting a space to voice their own concerns and experiences.
SHELLEY: I think ODC participation in the field of computers and composition closely mirrors participation in most disciplines, and English studies at large. Many of these instructors are busy with high teaching loads and are neither required nor supported nor rewarded in producing scholarship. In other words, many are too busy and without either the requirement or support we don't see them participating in scholarly dialogues as much. As a representative of one of the ODC faculty who did stay active within the field, I can say it is disheartening to be repeatedly "erased" by presentations and publications that do not account for ODC settings and/or student populations. Even when explicitly invited to participate in scholarly endeavors, like this special issue, the issues of time and support emerge and keep many ODC instructors from participating.
MATT: I see us still emerging in this area of our discipline. I have attended computers and composition for many years now, and although I always meet a few ODC teachers, I do not meet enough. Often, they do not attend because, I believe, they associate the conference as one more about using technology and less about a rhetorical media pedagogy. For me, this pedagogy is best expressed by Dickie Selfe, who in his book "Sustainable Computer Environments" writes people first, pedagogy second, technology third. That is already the pedagogy of so many ODC teachers it seems natural that more of us would want to publish here and that more of us would be interested in attending computers and writing. However, I think that often, as I have said in previous answers here, the support is not there. I hope that this issue has an opportunity to speak directly to faculty who are in a position to support publishing in this journal.
MATT: I think the most important venue for promoting digital scholarship is to have department support to encourage time to research and publish, whether that be in the form of a course release or money to attend regional and national conferences where research in and about teaching is a primary focus.
SHELLEY: In addition to what Matt said, I think scholars are universities need to also promote digital, heck all!, scholarship in ODC settings by explicitly inviting ODC instructors to participate in research studies. In other words, I sincerely believe more collaboration is the key to engaging more ODC faculty within our discipline's scholarly activities.
SHELLEY: My primary goal for this issue was to give space to instructors in ODC settings to dialogue about their concerns when trying to engage with various types of media in their teaching and other professional practices. For obvious reasons, a lot of the scholarly literature about teaching writing with technology is written by folks in four-year, specifically graduate degree granting, institutions. Whereas some of the issues associated with working with different media are the same, or very similar, across types of institutions; there are also some very large distinctions as well. I hope this special issue will encourage more instructors at ODC settings to work with colleagues from other types of institutions to improve the teaching and learning of composition in general.
MATT: I have several goals in mind--1) I hope this special issue will inspire readers to create more digital scholarship for this journal and journals such as Kairos and Xchanges. Cheryl Ball and Julie Newmark are both editors who want more digital scholarship from teacher scholars across disciplines. 2) to create a forum for discussing best practices for becoming--or strengthening--our roles as teacher-scholars in the discipline of computers and composition.
If Big Mama’s body was big, her talent was cosmic. Big Mama Thornton is one of the most bad-ass women in blues. A self-taught drummer. Accomplished harmonica player. Killer songwriter. She had one of the biggest voices in the business. You probably know her song “Ball n’ Chain.” If you think Janis Joplin could sing, take a listen to Big Mama.
Big Mama Thornton originated another song you’ll recognize. It was her first hit, recorded in ‘52. It’s a track that got really famous a few years later when an innocent public turned on their TV’s to see a young man thrusting his hips to the rhythm.
Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton was born in Ariton, Alabama on December 11, 1926. She was a singer, songwriter, harmonica player, and self-taught drummer. Her career began in the Baptist church where her father was a minister and her mother a frequent choir member. She moved to Houston, Texas and signed a contract with Peacock records in 1951. In 1952, she began working with Johnny Otis. It was then she had her first hit. Big Mama recorded the Lieber and Stoller song “Hound Dog,” produced by Otis, also in ’52. The track reached number one on the R&B charts, though Big Mama saw little of the profits, and Elvis would come along two years later to steal her thunder. Her career stretched the fifties, but began to fade in the early sixties, so she joined on the American Folk Blues Festival in ’65. In ’66 she recorded and toured with Muddy Waters Blues Band. That tour, and the release of her song “Ball and Chain” by Janis Joplin on the album Cheap Thrills, began to renew public interest in Big Mama.
Big Mama continued to tour the blues festival circuit until her death. By 1970, years of hard drinking had caught up to her. A serious car accident in ’73 nearly killed her, but she was able to pick herself up and haul back to the stage. She began to lose the weight that made her name, and started growing more and more frail. Big Mama died of a heart attack in 1984 at age 57.
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In rounds 3-5 both fighters started to warm up. Mayweather was staying in the pocket and exchanging short counters and connecting. Canelo was looking for the body but was having little success as Mayweather would use the entire ring to create space between him and Canelo.
Canelo’s corner urged him to pick up the speed and attack more. At this point, Floyd was up on the cards and in control of the fight. However, the window of opportunity for Canelo was still alive. If Canelo could connect a solid hook on Mayweather, it could have changed the fights momentum to favor Saul. That window also came and went as Canelo was throwing and missing and getting countered. All the rights landed by Mayweather resulted in a cut and bruising underneath the left eye of Canelo.
Before the championship rounds, Canelo manifested his young age. Although a mature 23 year old, Canelo began to fatigue mentally as he had a Victor Ortiz moment. Frustrated by the signature Mayweather elbows and holding, Canelo engaged in a clench with Money and lifted his shoulder in an attempt to hit Mayweather’s jaw. The veteran referee Kenny Bayless caught it and warned Canelo.
With mental and physical fatigue setting in, Canelo was still searching for openings and gaps where he could catch Mayweather. The championship rounds showed a determined Canelo who refused to give up. Mayweather, meanwhile, used the entire ring to move away from Canelo, throw counter shots, and basically secure the win.
The fight went to the score cards and it was announced that it was a majority decision. This was very problematic as Mayweather clearly dominated at least 7 of the 12 rounds. He was clearly in control and Canelo was not successful in establishing any kind of offense, let alone dominance. CJ Ross, who also called the Bradley/Pacquiao fight in favor of Bradley scored last nights fight 114-114. Not sure what fight CJ was watching, but that was straight ridiculous. The other two scores were legit though:
“I’m a little shocked at whoever (CJ Ross) had him on the cards. Everything is a learning experience. I want to thank everyone who came out to support me and support Canelo. Canelo is a young strong champion. Mexico has produced some great champions. He can take a loss and bounce back,” Mayweather said after the fight.
“Simply I couldn’t catch him. He’s a very elusive and intelligent fighter and I couldn’t find him. Yes, he’s a smart fighter. He has a lot of experience and elusive. I simply didn’t know how to get him, ” said Saul after the fight.
Where was the blueprint? Oscar De La Hoya’s claim to have the formula, pulled out of the vault, was non-existent tonight. As I mentioned in my prediction, it was important for Canelo to fully ignore any piece of advice Oscar De La Hoya gave Canelo. I don’t think Canelo took any of it, but I do think it confused the hell out of Canelo. Canelo is a great champion, but the reality is that he was 1, 2, 3 years too early in fighting Mayweather. It was not his time and it was not wise to take on Mayweather straight after fighting against Austin Trout. Canelo needed a tune-up fight to apply what he learned in that fight and then challenge Mayweather.
So what is next? I can see Mayweather and Danny Garcia getting it on at a 147lbs. Danny did very well against Lucas Matthysse and showed a little bit of technique and skill. It is no where near Mayweather, but it would be another good fight where Mayweather can out-do a young champion. There is also the possibility of Mayweather fighting A Khan. Khan just needs to win in December and make it exciting to be able to promote a fight against Money.
Canelo will need to have a tune-up fight to regain any confidence lost from last nights fight. He is a young man and has a lot of time to shine. He does have a lot to work on, though, if he ever wants to face Andre Ward.
“ Developed by Ninja Kiwi and based on their Bloons Tower Defense franchise, Bloons Adventure Time TD features the Bloon hordes invading the Land of Ooo! Finn and Jake will need all the help they can get to stop them. Players can recruit their favorite Adventure Time characters including Princess Bubblegum, Marceline, Ice King and more, as well as the monkeys from the Bloons TD franchise as they travel from kingdom to kingdom to send the Bloons packing. The free-to-play game will be available this summer. ”
The bloons have invaded the land of Ooo and it's up to Finn, Jake and the monkeys to stop them! Bloons Adventure Time TD is an awesome crossover between the award-winning animated series Adventure Time and the #1 Tower Defense game, Bloons TD!
*Build your defense with over 50 allies including fan favorites BMO, The COBRA, and Lumpy Space Princess!
Bloons Adventure Time TD is a crossover game between Ninja Kiwi's Bloons TD series and Cartoon Network's "Adventure Time" series. It was announced on March 8th 2018 on the Cartoon Network International News website[2](and later on other online articles) and on March 9th 2018 in the Ninja Kiwi weekly blogs.[3] [4]
It has been first soft-released on 14th July 2018 to Australia, New Zealand, Philippines and Singapore.
There are a total of 15 characters that can be obtained by playing the game and clearing adventures.
Premium Characters can only be obtained by paying for them with real-world money. Each Premium Character also has his/her own adventure that is unlocked with that hero, which unlock special allies.
There are a total of 52 allies in this game, three being obtained from completing a Premium character adventure, sorted in five different rarities. Most allies can only be equipped by respective character. Each character can equip one ally initially, and can increase to a maximum of four allies as they level up.
Each hero is armed with a weapon that falls within one of six categories: Swords, Darts, Wands, Bombs, Guns, or Instruments. Only one may be equipped at any time. Instrument type weapons are unique in that they have a special effect that extends to nearby towers as well as the hero using the weapon. Weapon rarities start at Uncommon. There are 89 weapons in the game, three of which come from the premium heroes.
Trinkets are items that give beneficial effects, like more damage or pierce, to the character that has it. They can also have special properties that can apply when a requirement is met, like a nearby hero or land/water/lava placement. Each hero can equip three trinkets, and can be increased to a max of ten. There are 152 trinkets in the game.
If the player doesn't want an item in their collection, have duplicates, or have unfavourable items from their wish orbs, they can shard them. Doing so gives them 10, 25, 100, 300 or 1000 shards for Common, Uncommon, Rare, Super Rare and Epic items respectively.
There are 56 tracks in the game. 12 of those tracks are from the premium heroes and are not able to be played unless purchased or during special events. The tracks are in sets, called adventures, in an area in Ooo. For example, Cyclops is an adventure containing three tracks located in Grasslands. Some of these can unlock things like a new hero or new sets to play on. All have a difficulty on them, out of five skulls, indicating how hard it is, with track difficulties too.
Officially, this game is also considered the first spin-off of Bloons Tower Defense 6 since it uses similar graphics for the Monkeys, Bloons, and MOABs as BTD6. Similar sound effects are also used too.
The music appears to be a remix of the BTD6 music, as the title screen theme is a fusion between BTD6's title theme and Adventure Time's theme.
However, there are some characters that have similar attacks to those towers: Wildberry Princess and Ice King's Ice Bolt upgrade as Tack Shooter, Ice King as Ice Monkey, and C4 Charlie as Bomb Shooter.
The game requires iOS 11 or higher to get for Apple devices and Android 5.0 or higher for Android, but also depends on the performance of the player's device.
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CMT.com has a piece up that features an interview with banjo picker Tony Trischka. It is focused on his recent release, Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular, which includes Tony and a host of celebrated banjoists in twin banjo arrangements. Earl Scruggs, Tom Adams, B?©la Fleck, Scott Vestal, Noam Pikelny and many more share the banjo duties with Trischka on this project.
The CMT piece focuses on Tony’s collaboration with actor/comedian/banjo player Steve Martin, who also appears on the new CD, and getting the opportunity to perform with Martin on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
“When we were recording the album, I was sitting knee to knee with him while we were rehearsing the tunes,” he says. “The thing that really hit me is how powerful his playing still is. And I saw him in New York four or five months ago. Just the very first hit of ‘Salty Dog,’ there was just that sound. The tone is the thing with Earl. It’s just so deep and so right and so perfect and so there, you can’t even really explain what it is about it, but it takes your head off.”
Speaking of Trischka, Martin and television… The two will be appearing on The Late Show with David Letterman on April 26, so mark your calendars and set your TiVo.
Well I hope that you all had your fill of good cheer, and that the blessings just keep on coming for you in this new year. How did it get to be 2009?
I want you all to know that I am so touched that each of you drop by this space to chat and exchange ideas and just BE together. It means so much to me to share this journey with so many wonderful people, and to get glimpses of your days too.
I've been thinking hard during the last few months on a way to expand that sharing – to send a little piece of Blue Yonder out into the world, and at last I hit upon what I think will be a great way for us to connect, and hopefully for your own families to draw closer as well.
I will be sharing lots more information about that project in a day or two, so don't go too far, okay?
In the meantime, I give you the king… or the chief… or one, and then the other, and then maybe both at one time.
I know… I might be the last mama out there to give her poor boy his rightful crown, but he finally found it under our tree this year.
Two short days before Christmas though, he was running around the house hollaring his Comanche war cries, with chicken feathers stuck in his hair, when it occurred to me that he was going to need a headdress too.
I think I would make them a bit narrower next time, and maybe not so tall, but I guess they turned out pretty well, for a last minute cram session gift.
He likes it anyway, and that's what matters. Only he's been asking if I can please put "some bull horns on it, to make it look real tough." Hmmm. Gonna have to think on that one.
He likes to put on his crown and bark orders, and then don his headdress and tell everyone that he's "still the boss of you because the Chief is the king of his people too!"
Being that he's the smallest, but bears the biggest attitude, my husband says that what he really needs is a Napolean hat.
That is sooo cute! Every time I see your boys dress up I think about making some dress up clothes for my 7 year old. But, she never seems to play dress up by herself – maybe because she doesn’t have the right stuff? Have to think on that!
i love his headdress….what a great idea. i am looking forward to the upcoming project that you mentioned. i always love reading your blog.
I remember when my oldest was young – worrying that we didn’t have enough dress up stuff for full on imaginative play. Lo and behold, at child number 4, the dress up barrel is bursting at the seams! With silks, crowns and all manner of oversized garments. But that headdress totally takes the cake! Love it.
too funny…. little boss man. headdress is GREAT! oh, the happiest of happy new years to your fam… can’t wait to see what you’ve got cooked up!
I just wanted to say- I don’t even know if I’ve ever commented before, but I get so much mothering inspiration from you.
It’s your blog (among a very few others) that made me feel like if this third baby was a boy, I could do it. You have the most amazing little men out there!
Oh! I am so excited to see the picture but it is not showing up. It says that it is currently unavailable. Argh. I love your stuff.
Oh man, did the napoleon hat ever get me to laughing. Let me know when you get around to that- I might need a few over here! *big grin*
As a mom to three boys myself (and one girl) it’s just so nice and encouraging to ‘hang out’ in the blogging world with another gal that ‘gets it’. You’ve inspired me to find new ways to encourage and educate my boys. And, I’m guaranteed a regular dose of laughter, of course!
Oh my! That headdress is amazing. “I guess it turned out pretty well” would be an understatement. And you did that at the last minute?!?!
Too funny, thanks for the chuckle. You’ve really got me thinking now, what could you be stirring up?
that is amazing! i think you did a phenomenal job on the headdress… you crack me up with your writing style. thanks!
I think the feathers are just right. I would take orders from that little man any day of the week! Great picture!
His expression is just great in that picture. Yeah, he’s cool. He’s in charge. He’s got the head dress to prove it. I’m excited to hear more about your project!
Impressive headdress, and an even more impressive boy! Really enjoyed this post. Looking forward to hearing your news
Love it!, I made a headpiece for my eldest boy for his birthday last year and he loves it, reminds me that I shouldn’t forget about the other boys, maybe for their birthday’s this year.
Effective policy initiatives to constrain lipid-lowering drug expenditure growth in South Korea | BMC Health Services Research | Full Text
The rapid growth of prescription drug expenditures is a major problem in South Korea. Accordingly, the South Korean government introduced a positive listing system in 2006. They also adopted various price reduction policies. Nevertheless, the total expenditure for lipid-lowering drugs have steadily increased throughout South Korea. The present study explores the factors that have influenced the increased expenditures of lipid-lowering drugs with a particular focus on the effects of statins in this process.
This paper investigates the National Health Insurance claims data for prescribed lipid-lowering drugs collected between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2009. We specifically focused on statins and assessed the yearly variation of statin expenditure by calculating the increased rate of paired pharmaceutical expenditures over a 2 year period. Our study classified statins into three categories: new entrants, core medicines and exiting medicines. For core medicines, we further examined influencing factors such as price, amount of drugs consumed by volume, and prescription changes (substitutes for other drug).
Statin expenditure showed an average annual increase of 25.7% between 2005 and 2009. Among the different statins, the expenditure of atorvastatin showed a 36.6% annual increase rate, which was the most dramatic among all statins. Also we divided expenditure for core medicines by the price factor, volume factor, and prescription change. The result showed that annual weighted average prices of individual drug decreased each year, which clearly showed that price influenced statin expenditure in a negative direction. The use of generic drugs containing the same active ingredient as name-brand drugs increased and negatively affected statin expenditure (Generic Mix effect). However, the use of relatively expensive ingredients within statin increase, Ingredient Mix effect contributed to increased statin expenditure (Ingredient Mix effect). In particular, the volume effect was found to be critical for increasing statin expenditure as the amount of statin consumed increased steadily throughout the study period.
The recent rapid increase in statin expenditure can largely be attributed to an increase in consumption volume. In order to check drug expenditures effectively in our current situation, in which chronic diseases remain steadily on the rise, it is necessary to not only have supply-side initiatives such as price reduction, but also demand-side initiatives that could control drug consumption volume, for example: educational programs for rational prescription, generic drug promotional policies, and policies providing prescription targets.
In Korea, the National Health Insurance prescription drug expenditure has increased about 13.2% annually for the past decade (2001–2010) [1]. This cost makes it a major threat to the sustainability of Korea's National Health Insurance program. Accordingly, the Korean government has introduced various policies to check these costs that have continued to grow since 2006. In December 2006, they introduced the positive listing system, inducing pharmaceutical companies to consider cost-effectiveness as one of their major concerns [2], and required them to cut the price of original drugs by 20% when their patents expire. Also, from 2007 to 2010, they re-evaluated the cost-effectiveness of already listed drugs and lowered the cost of drugs with low cost-effectiveness or delisted them [3]. This re-evaluation of listed drugs was done mainly to drugs for chronic diseases like hyperlipidemia and hypertension. In 2009, pharmaceutical companies also introduced the price-volume agreement system.
If we divide factors for prescription drug expenditure into two categories – the price factor and the volume factor – most pharmaceutical regulations introduced in Korea between 2006 and 2009 utilized supply-side initiatives like the price and the drug-listing decision method [4]. As a result, the government rarely applied demand-side initiatives, which efficiently control prescription drug expenditures by checking their volume on the stage of drug prescription and usage. In this case, if the main reason for the increase in prescription drug expenditure wasn't price, but volume, then, the effect of policies focusing on price-cuts and unaccompanied by demand-side initiatives would remain limited and stay short-term in nature. Therefore, in order to approach the issue of constraining prescription drug expenditure increases, we need first to examine the various factors surrounding the phenomenon, including price, volume, and prescription changes, and their influence on prescription drug expenditure increases [5, 6].
When we examine the influences the three above-mentioned factors have on changes in prescription drug expenditures, we find that their influence varies according to the drug. This study examines the influence lipid-lowering drugs have on the prescription drug expenditure increase. The lipid-lowering drug expenditure increased sharply, doubling from 2005 to 2009 [7]. This drug was also influenced the most by various policy changes during this period. As the patent expired in August 2008, the price of the original atorvastatin lowered by 20%. In particular, as a result of re-evaluating the listed drugs, which indicated that there were no significant differences among statins in their effects on lowering LDL, the prices of all statins above a certain price were lowered two times by 5% ~ 37.5% (an average 10.3%) in April 2009 and in January 2010 [4]. Despite these changes, lipid-lowering drug expenditures continued to grow steadily [7]. It is necessary for us first to look into various factors influencing the lipid-lowering drug expenditure increase in detail. Results of the current study could offer useful suggestions for future plans to more effectively constrain the lipid-lowering drug expenditure increases.
For our study we used the Korean National Health Insurance Claims Database (KNHICD). The Korean National Health Insurance plan provides coverage for 97% of the entire South Korean population. NHI benefits not only cover outpatient, inpatient and emergency care, but also prescription drugs dispensed at pharmacies. We focused on lipid-lowering drugs that were prescribed and dispensed in outpatient settings between 2005 and 2009.
We defined lipid-lowering drugs in this study as drugs with an Anatomical-Therapeutic Classification System (ATC) code that corresponded to ‘C10 LIPID MODIFYING AGENTS’. Given that statins represent more than 90% of all pharmaceutical expenditures for lipid-lowering drugs, we decided to focus on statins alone as our final study target. We estimated the price of an individual drug using an annual weighted average price calculated as the annual expenditure divided by annual consumption. The amount of statin consumed was computed based on the Defined Daily Dose of the World Health Organization (WHO-DDD) at 2010 [8–10]. With the sole unit of DDD, it was feasible to compare the amount of drug consumed among identical active ingredients even when they had different strength and administration routes.
The current study was approved of by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of Health Insurance Review and Assessment Services (HIRA).
We calculated the yearly variation of statin expenditures by measuring the increased rate of paired pharmaceutical expenditures for a 2 year period. We added "Expenditure" only to the price of the drugs and did not include compounding fees, etc. In Korea, patient co-payment is a certain percentage of total expenditures that compose drug prices plus compounding fees. Thus, "expenditures" in this study were defined as total drug cost including some of the patient co-payment. We adjusted for inflation by dividing the monetary time series by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) with the CPI being scaled so that 2009 value was 1.0 [11]. And we used exchange rate listed by the Bank of Korea (Additional file 1) [12]. Referring to the study of Chernew (2001), we categorized statins as new entrants, core medicines or exiting medicines (Figure 1) [6]. We defined new entrants as medicines that were not used during the previous year but were used in the base year. Core medicines were drugs that were used during both years. Exiting medicines were defined as drugs that were used during the previous year but were not used in the base year. We further divided new entrants into new molecular entities, new medicines, new generic medicines, and others. New molecular entities referred to compounds that the NHI covered during the specified year. We defined new medicines as drugs recently listed with new administration routes or chemical compositions but with their active ingredients already included in the NHI benefit list for the specified year. New generic medicines were primarily identified as newly launched generic drugs for which the original patent had expired. The rest of the drugs within the new entrants were classified as "others". These medications were already listed in NHI benefit list but were not used during the comparable period.
The number of active ingredients in our study was 19(183 drugs) in 2005 but this was expanded to 30 active ingredients (271 drugs) in 2009 (Table 1).
*This table includes only those statins that were prescribed by doctors out of statins on the Korean National Health Insurance benefit list.
Table 2 divided statins on the KNHI (Korea National Health Insurance) benefit list into 7 different types according to their ingredients, additionally subdividing them into original and generic drugs. These included all statins on the KNHI benefit list between 2005 and 2009, regardless of whether they were actually prescribed or not. This table indicates that many atorvastatin generic drugs were placed on the benefit list at around same time in July 2008 when the patent expired.
*They include all statins on the KNHI benefit list between 2005 and 2009, regardless of whether they were actually prescribed or not.
**The original and generic drugs were categorized only according to their ingredients and contents. Different administration routes, dosage forms, and strength of unit were not taken into account.
We computed the yearly variation of statin expenditures starting in 2005 by calculating the increased rate of paired pharmaceutical expenditures observed over a two-year period. One can express spending increases for statins between the previous year (0) and base year (1) with the following equation when the targeted drugs were classified as new entrants, core medicines, and existing medicines:
We further divided expenditures for core medicines by the price of medication, amount of drugs consumed by volume, and prescription changes, which we have illustrated in the equation slightly further below. There are two possible factors that could have led to prescription changes: Generic Mix or Ingredient Mix. Generic Mix refers to cases where prescribed drugs were substituted for other medicines with identical generic names. Since the two drugs shared the same generic name, their ingredients, dosage type and action mechanisms were identical even as their prices differed. We determined whether pharmaceutical expenditures for 2 years showed any changes in the proportion of high/low priced drugs with the same ingredients. Ingredient Mix refers to the cases in which the existing drugs were replaced with other drugs in the same therapeutic category. For example, if a patient changed his or her drug from simvastatin to atorvastatin, one could express this as an Ingredient Mix since both medications belonged to the statin classification.
Our study demonstrated that statins accounted for 90% of total lipid-lowering drug expenditures. Annual expenditures for statins increased from 193 million won (188 million USD) in 2005 to 483 million won (378 million USD) in 2009 (an annual average of 25.7% during the study period). The annual statin DDD also showed an increase of 36.4% (from 129 million DDD in 2005 to 445 million DDD in 2009) while statin expenditure per DDD decreased 7.9% (1,506 won (1.47 USD) in 2005 to 1,085 won (0.85 USD) in 2009) (Table 3). As the patent expired in August 2008, the price of the original atorvastatin lowered by 20%. Also, as a result of re-evaluating the listed drugs, its insurance price lowered by an average of 11% in April 2009. Such a price reduction influenced the continuous decreasing of statin expenditure per DDD.
For a detailed analysis, we calculated drug expenditure percentages according to seven different statins. Our result showed that the percentage of simvastatin was the highest (41.9%) in 2005, followed by atorvastatin (31.2%) and pravastatin (9.2%). However, during the 4 year study period, simvastatin and lovastatin declined to 24.9% and 0.9% respectively. On the other hand, the percentage of atorvastatin increased rapidly to 49.0%, and the percentage of rosuvastatin rose to 11.8%. Atorvastatin particularly showed a rapid increase after 2008 when the original patent expired and generic drugs began to appear on the market. Pitavastatin use fluctuated slightly, increasing from 3.8% in 2006 to 7.6% in 2008, but decreasing to 6.4% in 2009 (Figure 2) (Additional file 2).
We also compared the amount of the seven statins consumed throughout this study. In 2005, simvastatin occupied 47.8% of the total statin DDD (Defined Daily Dose)followed by atorvastatin (20.6%), pravastatin (9.9%), lovastatin (9.0%), and rosuvastatin (8.4%). Our analysis demonstrated that there was significant fluctuation among the DDD proportion of the seven statins during the 4 year study period. The atorvastatin share, which ranked second in 2005, increased dramatically to 47.6% of the entire statin DDD in 2009. The percentage for simvastatin, on the other hand, plummeted to 24.5%. Use of rosuvastatin showed a slight increase (DDD proportion of 12.4%). In contrast, the DDD proportion of pravastatin decreased to 4.6% while lovastatin dropped to 0.9% (Figure 3).
Lastly, we explored the significant factors that influenced drug expenditure changes during the study period. We found that core medicines contributed the most to statin expenditure increases. Exiting medicines led the expenditure decrease of 13.4% in 2006 but had no significant influence thereafter. New entrants positively affected statin expenditure between 2006 and 2008 (from 2.7% to 10.5%) but rarely affected it in 2009 (1.0%).
Drug prices, which showed a continuous decrease, seemed to reduce the expenditures for statin. Especially, price factor contributed the most statin expenditure decreases, because insurance price of statins lowered by an average of 11.0% in 2009. However consumption volume increased annually and contributed to a substantial increase in statin expenditures. Since the patent for atorvastatin expired in 2008 and use of generic drugs increased, Generic Mix drove a statin expenditure decrease while the Ingredient Mix effect led to an expenditure increase of 5.3% (assuming the average rate of increase was 100%). This resulted from an increased use of more expensive active ingredients within the statin (Table 4).
Recently, hyperlipidemia has been on the rise in South Korea. Between 2005 and 2010, the prevalence of hyperlipidemia among people over 30 increased from 8.0% to 13.5%, while the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes rose from 24.6% to 26.9% and from 9.1% to 9.7% respectively [13]. Additionally, drug expenditures for lipid-lowering drugs doubled between 2005 and 2009. Moreover, compared to 2009, the use of lipid-lowering drugs in South Korea increased 27.4% in 2011 [7].
As is well known, hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor in contracting cardiovascular diseases. Hobbs (2004) reported that there is a more than 30% chance of cardiovascular disease development when cholesterol levels increase by 10%. If cholesterol levels increase by 30%, the risk of cardiovascular disease doubles [14]. In order to properly control hyperlipidemia, various recommendations have been made that include receiving lipid-lowering drugs along with maintaining a healthy diet and getting ample exercise [14–19].
Considering the notable effects of cardiovascular disease prevention, hyperlipidemia patients should take lipid-lowering drugs when necessary. In situations where the number of hyperlipidemia patients are rapidly increasing, the resulting increase in lipid-lowering drug prescriptions means an increasing burden to prescription drug costs. This study was designed to find a more effective way to constrain lipid-lowering prescription drug expenditures by examining the various primary factors influencing increases in expenditures.
By focusing on statins, which accounted for 90% of both lipid-lowering drug expenditures and consumption volume, we sought to identify the factors that drove expenditure increases. For our detailed analyses, we examined price, the amount of drugs consumed (volume), and prescription changes (substitutes for other drugs). For the amount of drugs consumed, we applied the DDD in order to standardize the volume of drugs with identical active ingredients regardless of their different administration routes, dosage forms, or strength and unit. Our current study's findings implied that increased expenditure for lipid-lowering drugs in South Korea was driven mainly by core medicines. Further analyses revealed that drug price consistently lowered statin expenditures while Generic Mix (the relative gap between consumption of name-brand and generic drugs) also reduced statin expenditures. This reflected the increasing use of generic drugs and could explain why most of the new entrants were considered ‘new products (generic).’ Additionally, prescription changes raised statin expenditures slightly due to an increased use of relatively expensive ingredients (Ingredient Mix effect). The results of this study also demonstrated that volume increases drove statin expenditures increases. Previous investigations analyzing South Korean drug expenditures from 2001 to 2006 also reported that volume increased due to an increasing number of patients, with prescriptions and prescribed days also acting as a main contributor [20–22]. Characteristically, after 2008, when the atorvastatin patent expired and various generic drugs began to appear on the market, atorvastatin expenditures increased significantly. This appears to be due to the fact that the production of generic drugs opened the possibility for doctors to prescribe a wider variety of lipid-lowering drugs. This conclusion is consistent with findings from a previous study by Kwon (2013), which found that the release of generic drugs on the market tended to not only replace the original drug market, but to also increase the overall market share for medication composed of essentially the same ingredients [4].
As mentioned in our introduction, the price of lipid-lowering drugs decreased during two significant periods between 2005 and 2009. Nevertheless, overall lipid-lowering drug expenditures continued to increase during 2008 and 2009. This was due to increases in the number of patients using these drugs and the number of their administration dates, as is shown in the increase in the entire DDD. In other words, the increase in lipid-lowering drug consumption was the main factor for expenditure increases. Therefore, it is clear that supply-side initiatives focusing on lowering prices would not be enough to effectively constrain drug expenditure increases.
Godman [23] argues that taking only one between supply-side initiative and demand-side initiative results in a limited effect on the constraint of prescription drug increases. Furthermore, one can maximize prescribing efficiency only when combining the two initiatives. He also argues that combining various demand-side initiatives amplifies the effect. In fact, the kind of increase in statin utilization witnessed in Korea is similar to statin utilization trends across Europe [23]. However, while statin use increased in the U.K. and Sweden, accompanying expenditures did not increase proportionally. One can impute these efficient expenditure numbers to their use of combined demand-side measures such as target prescription, compulsory INN prescription, positive and negative financial incentives, and mandatory generic substitutions. In Germany as well, in order to constrain the prescription drug expenditure and encourage generic drug prescription, authorities introduced target prescription as a cost-saving measure. This system was accompanied by offering immediate feedback so that doctors could monitor their own performance. It was through this combination of target prescription accompanied by educational methods and introducing a price-reference system that Germany was able to activate a relatively cheaper generic drug market [24, 25]. In Korea, where the number of individuals with chronic illnesses have continued to rise, the authorities have made efforts to develop demand-side initiatives in addition to supply-side initiatives like lowering prices in order to effectively constrain prescription drug expenditure increases. For example, there is the prescribing incentive scheme (IPS), a system in which doctors are offered 30% of the saved drug cost if they voluntarily improve their prescription behavior and save drug costs. Also, in April 2012, Korea introduced a new price system where the highest price of both original and generic drugs is lowered to 53.55% of the original drug price, twelve months after the date the generic drug was listed and at the same time as the original drug’s patent expired. Because of this, the difference between the prices of original and generic drugs disappeared as well as the difference in co-payments. One could expect that the generic drug market could shrink slightly if one were to introduce this system. These initiatives clearly had some significant effect on limiting the prescription drug expenditures. Nevertheless, it would still be preferable to introduce more diverse demand-side initiatives to continue checking prescription drug expenditure increases and to maximize prescription efficiency.
The present study had several limitations. First, it was difficult to accurately measure drug usage volume. We confined our study to medications used for hyperlipidemia and measured consumption volume by adopting the DDD. However, drug consumption data presented in DDDs only gave a rough estimate of consumption and not an exact picture of actual use [26]. Second, the study method we used was not sufficient for assessing the impact of introducing new drugs on changes in drug expenditures [27]. Every year, pharmaceutical companies launch newly developed drugs and products while removing many existing drugs from the market. For this reason, studies are usually conducted either every year or once every 3 years, a short period for new entrants to acquire a certain level of the market share. Therefore, one might underestimate the influence of new entrants on current drug expenditures with those of the previous year. However, statins had few “new molecular entities” among “new drugs,” and most of the new drugs in our study sample were generic and had already acquired expired patents. Therefore, this common limitation that could have led to us underestimating our results would not have impacted our analysis.
As chronic diseases including hyperlipidemia increase steadily in South Korea, it is necessary to introduce not only supply-side measures but also various demand-side measures such as educational courses for rational prescription, programs promoting cost-effective prescription drug usage, and a prescription target system to effectively constrain prescription drug expenditure increases.
This study was supported by Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA). The authors would like to thank the HIRA for cooperation and contributions.
GB (the first author) was a principal collaborator in designing this study. She undertook data analysis tasks of this study and the prepared the manuscript for submission. SJ (Corresponding author) was actively involved in this study's planning and enactment. She led the design of this research and contributed to the interpretation of the results. CP took part in designing the research and data analysis. She contributed to interpreting the results and the discussions. HL participated in analyzing the data and shared the interpretation of the results with other authors. EH took part in interpreting the results and also participated in preparing the manuscript for submission. DSK contributed to interpreting the results and the discussions. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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You probably have plans after-work today to sit on a patio in the sun sipping mojitos, but what are you going to do when the sun goes down?
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Most people who have reviewed this film have only seen it once, and therefore there is every reason to have a healthy skepticism about the wide array of opinions that have already been voiced about Ridley Scott's return to the world of science fiction, Prometheus. I can't imagine truly grasping some of the concepts at work here after only one viewing. The plot itself isn't confusing, but the amount of philosophy and speculative science at work here makes at least two viewings necessary. And I say that as someone who wasn't particularly impressed with a lot of this film on the first go-round.
Before I dive into the boilerplate, let me digress just a moment on one aspect of Prometheus. One of the elements of the movie that I was riveted by was the idea that Noomi Rapace's character, Elizabeth Shaw, is a woman of faith, something I'm fairly certain we haven't seen in any of the Alien movies. There's a moment in the trailer that I've always found gripping — when her whole world seems to be crashing down on her, Shaw suddenly clasps her hands together in desperation and prays. That's her defense mechanism, her last-ditch move to survive the insanity around her.
Sadly, that moment from the trailer is missing from the finished film (sort of; there's an alternate-angle version of it that is far less poignant than the version in the trailer). Nevertheless, the idea of a person of faith being the instigator of a mission that may once and for all prove that God doesn't exist is fascinating. Shaw and her team (fully funded by trillionaire Peter Weyland, played in old-man makeup by Guy Pearce) are in search of "Engineers," aliens who landed on our planet, possibly kickstarted the genetic engineering that led to humanity (and all life on Earth, more than likely), and left clues to their whereabouts with ancient civilizations in the form of cave paintings and other such drawings. When one of her team questions her theory, she says they are accurate because she chooses to believe they are. Not exactly the scientific method, but instead it's her definition of a new kind of faith.
The movie opens with one of my favorite scenes. We see a humanoid creature on what may or may not be Earth doing something that appears to be either a mistake or a suicidal scientific experiment. Whatever it is, it is clearly the origins of life... somewhere, and it also seems clear that these Engineers can repeat this experiment anywhere where life can be sustained.
Jump forward to the mission itself. If we haven't learned by now that androids can never be trusted in Ridley Scott's movie, we have no one to blame but ourselves. But that doesn't stop David (Michael Fassbender) from being perhaps the most interesting character in the film. When we first enter the scientific expedition on the ship Prometheus, David is wandering the halls alone while the crew is frozen, awaiting arrival at the planet they believe is the home of the Engineers. But what David is doing on his own is kind of great: he's watching Peter O'Toole in Lawrence of Arabia because he's feels a connection, so much so that he colors and styles his hair to look exactly like O'Toole's. And almost from the minute we meet him, we know that David is hiding something and that his agenda is not the same as Shaw and her team.
Charlize Theron as Meredith Vickers is drawing from the same icy well that she did for Snow White and the Huntsman, but thankfully she's dialed back her performance as the ship's captain and loyal Weyland executive. She and Idris Elba's Janek (the ship's pilot) have one great scene together that does a fantastic job of establishing all aspects of her personality. If anything, I wish there was more of both of their characters in this film because there are certainly less interesting performances going on in Prometheus that could have been sacrificed.
For example, my least favorite character is Charlie Holloway (Logan Marshall-Green), Shaw's work partner and romantic interest (always a healthy combination), and the reason is I didn't buy a single thing this guy did or said. He's too ramped up and emotionally driven to be a straight-thinking researcher. At a point in the film, he gets sick, but rather than stay on the ship so as not to jeopardize the mission of going into the giant structure where the Engineers apparently lived at one point, he straps on a space suit and helmet and goes right out with the rest of the team. And his actions pretty much set the dominos falling for the rest of the mission and movie. His actions feel like plot devices, not the actions of an actual person. And that's probably the biggest issue I had with Prometheus overall. For every mind-blowing idea or image Scott and writers Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof give us, there are at least as many moments that feel rushed, nonsensical or unbelievable (in the context of this story).
Some people are telling you that viewing Alien before seeing Prometheus is not necessary, and in terms of story that is absolutely true. But I watched the film anyway, and I thought in terms of contrasting how Scott's brand of science-fiction-horror has evolved. I also loved getting meet a different kind of professional space traveler. Whereas in Alien, the ship was populated by blue-collar types simply looking for a payday, here we get scientists and other research specialists mixed in with guys who can actually fix the ship if it is damaged. Do no watch Prometheus if you're looking for connective tissue to Alien. If you do, enjoy being disappointed. The connective material is there, but if that's all you care about, you aren't giving the new film a fair shake. And those links are some of the least interesting parts of the film, especially a closing sequence that feels like a desperate afterthought.
Far more interesting is discovering this version of the future, which doesn't seem so removed from our world today. I also liked the searching/discovering aspect of the team as they enter this structure and walk through what seem like miles of caves to piece together what happened years earlier. I think it almost goes without saying that the visuals are spectacular and groundbreaking — and yes, I'll plug the 3D version of this film without hesitation. And I'll give the overall film credit for being something that is easily watchable as a stand-alone experience. Sure, seeing the Space Jockey in context has more power knowing Alien, but it's in no way essential.
Prometheus is about the possibility of meeting our creators, and that alone makes it a film with huge ambition (which, alone, does not make it great) and a wonderful potential to spark hours of conversation after every screening (which does make it great). Its shortcomings are too big to ignore, but so are the places where it absolutely nails it. That makes it difficult to decide whether or not to actually recommend it as both a film and conversation starter, but I think in the end I have to say it's worth taking a look at as long as you dial back your expectations. In fact, it might make the experience a whole lot better if you approach Prometheus as a movie that exists in its own universe, forgetting where the DNA that may run through its story is from. This is what we call a mild recommendation, but I firmly believe the less you bring in, the more you'll take away from this film.
I don't really contemplate the Madagascar movies in my spare time. Hard to believe, I know. But even when I'm thinking about my favorite animated movies in the last 10 years, or the best that computer-generated animation has given us lately, this lightweight franchise doesn't enter into the conversation. The stories always seemed overly simplistic and focused more on being broad and silly than creative (an animated film for kids can actually be all of those things in the right combination).
So, you can probably imagine the level of excitement that filled my soul when I sat down for the third Madagascar chapter with the wildly original title Europe's Most Wanted. The good news is that my faux enthusiasm turned into genuine enjoyment during the course of this fun little ditty that seemed intent on throwing caution to the wind and giving audiences something so outlandish as to provide a whole lot of laughs mixed with a healthy dose of a slightly more grown-up story.
As in the last film, Alex the lion (Ben Stiller), Marty the zebra (Chris Rock), Melman the giraffe (David Schwimmer) and Gloria the hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) are still trying to return to the Central Park Zoo from their other-side-of-the-world adventures in the first two films. I still love the randomness of their pal King Julien (Sacha Baron Cohen), a lemur who has clearly been doing too many drugs. Cohen infuses Julien with such a playful spirit and subtle adult humor that he wins every time he opens his mouth. But the real surprise is the Stiller and Rock finally step up the comedy in Europe's Most Wanted. I never thought either were particularly funny in the first two, but they both get off some great lines here.
The film's other nice new element are the addition of four new characters. The plot forces our heroes to join a traveling circus going by rail through Europe, and we are introduced to the tiger Vitaly (Bryan Cranston), a jaguar named Gia (Jessica Chastain) and a bizarre sea lion Sefanto (Martin Short). All of the animals are being pursued by nasty animal control officer Dubois of Monte Carlo, played by Frances McDormand, whose character seems more interested in mounting heads than protecting the public. There's something about her that screams '40s villainess that I was particularly drawn to, while the three new animals have much greater sob stories about life in the circus than our heroes, making them far more sympathetic.
Look, I'm not trying to sell Madagascar 3 as any kind of great achievement in either animation or storytelling, but after two sub-par films, it seems the filmmakers finally got a few more things right. Perhaps some of that has to do with the script, co-written by Noah Baumbach (who directed Stiller in one of his best roles to date in Greenberg) and Eric Darnell (who is one of the credited directors on the film). Who knows. All I know is that the movie made me laugh a lot more than the first two, and I found the new characters interesting to a degree, especially compared to the main four leads. Weirdly, the films seem to be getting better as they add to the franchise. That certainly bodes well if they decide to make a fourth. If you are someone who is often put in charge of taking youngsters to the movies during the summer months, you could do a whole lot worse than Madagascar 3.
I'm not sure I entirely get what Elles, the new feature film from Malgoska Szumowska (the Polish-born filmmaker best known for her documentary work), is about, but with Juliette Binoche playing a writer who spends most of the film doing explicit interviews with two college students/prostitutes, maybe that's OK. Anne (Binoche) lives in Paris with her rich husband, one snotty teenage son, and another younger, more respectful son.
In a bad erotic drama or thriller, Anne might unlock some hidden desires in herself during the interviews with the two young call girls (Joanna Kulig and Anais Demoustier), and while a little of that does happen, most of the desires Anne uncovers scare her quite a bit. But more significantly, what emerges from her conversations is a new definition of independence and female empowerment that she (and probably most of the audience) is not at all comfortable with. Anne looks at her own life as wife, mother, writer and woman and is simply overwhelmed with regret, embarrassment and angst.
Elles jumps back and forth in time over the course of several days, from when she separately meets her two subjects for many of their interviews. We also get peeks into the lives of the prostitutes, both on the job and how they first got into this particular line of work. By the time the film wraps up, we have fairly complete portraits of all three women, and not surprisingly none of them are especially happy with where they are in life, for different reasons. As anyone who has seen her films knows, Binoche can deliver angst better than just about any actor working today, but I was also especially moved by the performances of Kulig and Demoustier, who display a believability as women who stumbled into this work more out of necessity than desire. There's a level of fear at work in all three characters that makes their behavior sometimes unpredictable and always compelling, even if it doesn't always make sense. The film opens today at the Music Box Theatre.
Man, is this a shit movie, and it's a shit movie despite a strong cast that includes the likes of Catherine Keener, Elizabeth Olsen, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jane Fonda. And the reasons for this movie being shit don't really have to do with the actors; they have to do with a shit script by Joseph Muszynski and Christina Mengert. And if you're already annoyed by my review of Peace, Love & Misunderstanding, then you have a fraction of an idea of the agony I suffered watching it.
Nothing about this movie feels real, not even the characters, despite some commendable work by the cast, which also includes Nat Wolff as Keener's mopey son, Chace Crawford (as a love interest to Olsen, playing Keener's daughter), and Kyle MacLauchlan, as Keener's husband whom she announces she wants to divorce at the beginning of the film. But these actors aren't actually playing characters; they're approximating types. MacLauchlan and Keener are the couple whose marriage has become stale and boring; Wolff's character is a would-be filmmaker, who is always shooting home movies (he calls it a documentary) and referencing classic films; Olsen is a vegan, anti-establishment college student. You get the picture.
When Keener's Diane (a New York lawyer) leaves her husband, she takes the kids to her mom's place in Woodstock, so I don't see any potential for conflict between the uptight Republican attorney and a town filled with dirty hippies. Of course the kids take to the environment with some help from their hippie grandmother (Fonda) and the steady stream of friends and neighbors who pass through her door on a daily basis. As ridiculous as she may sound, Fonda isn't bad in the role of Grace, but so much of what her character has to do is just going through the motions of what a generic older hippie would do.
What almost makes Peace, Love & Misunderstanding more embarrassing is that it was directed by once-great filmmaker Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy, Tender Mercies, Breaker Morant), who is just spinning his wheels with this paint-by-numbers material. Despite some solid attempts at humanizing, none of these characters feel like real people, and by the time Keener's prissy exterior begins to break down thanks to the charming Jeffrey Dean Morgan singing a duet with her of The Band's "The Weight" (one of the single most agonizing experiences hearing any song sung anywhere), I was ready to call this shit a day.
Without spoiling the ending(s), the final actions of Keener and the kids is so utterly ridiculous that that only proper response after viewing the film is to skip a day of recycling in protest of this horrid work. Do yourself a favor: find out where this movie is playing near you, and spend the whole weekend driving in the opposite direction. You'll thank me. The film opens today at the Landmark Century Center Cinema.
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There's this rule of thumb in software called zero one infinity which is meant to help designers avoid bad situations. You either allow none of something, exactly one of something or an unlimited number of things. I don't think it gets enough respect. Here's why.
Let's say you write something which allows for exactly one node. It sits there and handles all of the load. Great. You now have a self-contained system. Now let's say you want to split it up and allow for a second node. This is when you find out there's a huge gap between allowing one and allowing more than one.
This scares some people. They don't want to do that kind of investment up front, even if they can clearly see a need for it within a year or so. It's far easier to just throw something together quickly which doesn't have to worry about coordination and correctness in a parallel world.
Let's say you do that and it gets your minimum viable product going so you can get to market quickly. That's great! But you have to eventually pay the the price to make it scale. You can either do it while your system is still relatively small and isn't running at capacity, or you can wait until it's too late and then do it with a gun figuratively pointed at your head.
Which would you rather have? You can scale up a system while the existing one is keeping up with the load, or you can do it while the existing system is falling down and is failing every day. You have to come up with something new and do it while under heavy load and tons of stress. Is that really such a good idea?
The funny part about all of this is that the gap between 1 node and 2 nodes will probably be far bigger than the gap between 2 and 3. It will also probably stay relatively small through 4, 5, 6, and so on until you get to some new hurdle. Then you get to reconsider things all over again.
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July, 2014: The following report comes from Samuel Hung of the Hong Kong Dolphin Conservation Society:
We have a critical issue going on for our dolphins in HK at the moment. In a nutshell, our Airport Authority would like to expand their current two-runway system into three-runway system, and they propose to have another massive reclamation of 650 hectares within the important dolphin habitat (see attached map; for your information, 70% of the original airport platform was also from land reclamation that involved over 900 hectares of
dolphin habitat back in 1990s). Besides the huge amount of habitat loss for our declining population of dolphins in Hong Kong waters (the local number went down 60% to only about 62 dolphins left in 2013), the third runway is situated right in the middle of a traveling corridor between an established marine park in Northwest Lantau, and another planned marine park in Northeast Lantau that will be established in 2016. The reclamation footprint is also proved to be an important habitat in the EIA report, that dolphins utilize this area for traveling during the day, and stay longer for potentially foraging and socializing activities at night.
They look from a distance like belugas - totally white. They are called pink dolphins but they are not often pink; generally white when adults. But when they are pink it is a flaming cotton candy pink. An amazing sight.
They surfaced in groups of between four and ten; sometimes playing, sometimes rolling their backs and throwing their tails high in a dive. I watched them transfixed, feeling the sense of privilege I so often feel when with whales and dolphins.
The hydrofoil for Macao came roaring out of Hong Kong harbor, heading straight for the dolphins. On it came at nearly 30 miles per hour. The dolphins dove. It looked like a catastrophe was imminent - the huge boat churning the sea, making straight for the point I'd last seen the dolphins. Engines roaring, throwing huge twin rooster tail stern wakes, it passed on its way across the mouth of the Pearl River estuary toward the former Portuguese colony. My attention was fixed on the spot where the dolphins had disappeared.
The white waves coming off the hydrofoil formed and spread in a narrow V foaming at the crest. My eyes bore into the waves searching. And then, just below a white crest, I saw a ghostly bullet-like shape hurtling within the wave, then emerging to slide down the face, dorsal fin cutting the water. Inside I cheered.
A collective sigh of relief vented from my fellow dolphin watchers, a group of forty teachers from a single Hong Kong school spending the day with Eco-Action to learn about Sousa chinensis, the humpback dolphin. The dolphins resumed their leisurely travels toward the huge smoke stacks which dominate the shore en route back to the harbor.
Jenny Cheng and her colleague Thomas Tue of Eco-Action conducted an educational and energetic presentation for the teachers throughout the day trip to enable them to impart information about Hong Kong's dolphins to their students.
The most likely explanation for why the humpback dolphins exhibit a pink color from time to time is that they are able to expand their blood vessels to enable themselves to thermoregulate, i.e. release body heat. The red blood vessels make the surface of the skin pink. This can be frequently seen in other dolphin species with light colored skin when the dolphin becomes flushed with excitement.
There are estimated to be some 1,400 pink dolphins in the waters of the Pearl River estuary and the adjacent waters of Hong Kong. Basically they live as the end of a long sewage line. The Pearl River drains much of the land of southeast China, including industrial and agricultural runoff and untreated human sewage.
Because these dolphins are drawn to the mixing of fresh and salt waters at the mouths of large rivers to feed on anchovy, mullet, croackers and lion-heads, they are often found near large cities. They are, for instance, found near Shanghai and Singapore. This, unfortunately, puts them at risk from the pollution which flows from agriculture and industry, and in some cases, such as the Pearl River estuary, from humane and animal waste that is virtually untreated.
It is a sad commentary on the state of the waters of the Pearl River and its estuary that there is only limited value in cleaning up the pollution flowing from the huge city of Hong Kong. Since the waters around Hong Kong are already massively polluted from mainland China, cleaning up the relatively small flows from Hong Kong would have only limited value. But efforts are now being made by Hong Kong to obtain the cooperation of the authorities upstream along the Pearl River to institute pollution mitigation.
Some of the chemicals found in the dolphins are DDT and PCBs, heavy metals such as mercury and cadmium and high levels of streptococus coming from human and animal waste.
It should not be lost on any of us that we depend on the seas for a vast amount of animal protein and there is no doubt that that the waters off Hong Kong are only one example of the contamination of fish resources worldwide.
Samuel Hung of the University of Hong Kong has been studying the dolphins near Hong Kong for some five years. He is currently using boat surveys to more closely define population levels, range and threats to the dolphins. He also publishes an excellent magazine about the wildlife of the Hong Kong area - Hong Kong Discovery, which is published in both English and Chinese.
I had the privilege of accompanying Sam on one of his survey trips and watched as he and his assistants took identification shots of the dorsal fins of the dolphins they encountered.
Stranded dolphins are necropsied to determine what they reveal about pollution levels in the dolphins' tissues. The results of these studies also give a good indication of the general marine eco-system which supports the dolphins.
The pink dolphins of the Hong Kong area are no dummies. They know they can obtain food with very little effort by following fishing trawlers. But the free lunch comes at a price - some dolphins become entangled in the trawl gear and drown.
As I saw on my first day with the pink dolphins, the threat of vehicle collision is a real problem. Though a small area has been declared a marine reserve, the huge and very fast hydrofoils and catamarans traversing the waterways between the great cities of southeast China run right through. The danger of collission with the dolphins is very real and dolphins are severely injured and killed. Though dolphins have sophisticated sonar the enormous noise eminating from the ferry boats can defeat the dolphins ability to escape.
Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins can be found in coastal waters of the Indian and western Pacific oceans from Africa to India to Australia and as far north as Shanghai, China.
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LOS ANGELES, Feb 5 (Reuters) - A Southern California doctor was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison on Friday for over-prescribing drugs that caused the fatal overdose of three patients in a murder case capped by the first conviction of its kind in the United States.
The case against Dr. Hsiu Ying "Lisa" Tseng, 46, comes amid what public health officials describe as a national epidemic of drug abuse. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said the trend is fueling nearly 17,000 overdose deaths annually, as well as a rise in heroin addiction.
A Los Angeles County Superior Court jury in October convicted Tseng, who specialized in internal medicine, of three counts of second-degree murder in a case prosecutors said showed she put greed above patients' wellbeing.
She was also found guilty of 19 counts of unlawfully prescribing a controlled substance and one count of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud.
LOS ANGELES, CA. - OCTOBER 14: The prosecution shows young men who died from prescription drug overdoses written by Dr.Hsiu-Ying 'Lisa' Tseng during the prosecution's closing arguments in the trial of Hsiu-Ying 'Lisa' Tseng in Los Angeles County Superior Court on October 14, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The Rowland Heights doctor is charged in the deaths of a string of perception medicine overdoses of men in their 20's. (Photo by Anne Cusack/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Hsiu Ying 'Lisa'' Tseng, a Rowland Heights doctor charged with secondÂdegree murder and other counts in the prescription drug overdose deaths of three male patients in their 20s, appears in a Los Angeles courtroom with lawyer Donald B. Marks (left) for a preliminary hearing on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Photo by Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Kelle and Bruce Stavron, huddled together near a photo of their son Matthew who died of an overdose of drugs like those he got from Dr.Lisa Tseng. Photo of Mathew was shot just 3 days before he passed away. He was happy, sober, very much in love and engaged to be married at the time of photo taken. (Photo by Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Hsiu Ying 'Lisa'' Tseng, a Rowland Heights doctor charged with secondÂdegree murder and other counts in the prescription drug overdose deaths of three male patients in their 20s, appears in a Los Angeles courtroom for a preliminary hearing on Monday, June 4, 2012. (Photo by Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Under the sentence imposed on Friday, Tseng must serve at least 30 years in prison before she is eligible for parole. She has been in custody since March 2012.
Criminally prosecuting physicians for patients' deaths is relatively rare, with one notable case being the 2011 involuntary manslaughter conviction of Dr. Conrad Murray for giving pop star Michael Jackson a fatal dose of a surgical anesthetic to help him sleep.
Prosecutors said Tseng's conviction, the culmination of a six-week trial, marked the first time in which a U.S. physician was found guilty of murder for over-prescribing drugs.
Licensed to practice in 1997, Tseng opened a storefront medical office in 2005 in Rowland Heights, a hillside community east of Los Angeles that is home to many upper-middle-class and wealthy immigrants from China, Taiwan and South Korea.
At the trial, prosecutors pointed to nine overdose deaths associated with Tseng's practice in less than three years, during which they said she had made $5 million from her clinic, dispensing potent, addictive medications to people who did not need them.
The drugs included powerful narcotics such as oxycodone, methadone and hydrocodone, and sedatives like Xanax and Valium.
She was convicted in the 2009 deaths of three patients - Vu Nguyen, 28, Steven Ogle, 24, and Joseph Rovero, 21. None resided anywhere near Rowland Heights, and one, Rovero, was an Arizona State University student from the San Francisco area.
Tseng, who received her medical degree from Michigan State University, surrendered her medical license prior to arrest. Her federal license to prescribe drugs was revoked. (Reporting by Steve Gorman; Editing by Alistair Bell and Dan Grebler)
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This undated photo made available by the Dogan News Agency on March 13, 2018 shows Andrew Brunson, an American pastor, in Izmir. Andrew Brunson, an American pastor held in Turkey for one and a half years in a case that further strained relations between Ankara and Washington, is to go on trial on April 16 on terror-related charges. Brunson, who ran a church in the western city of Izmir, was detained by the Turkish authorities in October 2016 and then remanded in custody. He is charged in the indictment with carrying out activities on behalf of the group led by preacher Fethullah Gulen, who Ankara says masterminded the failed coup in 2016, and the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). Both are banned by Turkey as terror groups. / AFP PHOTO / DHA / STR / Turkey OUT (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/Getty Images)
Cem Halavurt, the lawyer of jailed American pastor Andrew Brunson, speaks during an interview on April 15, 2018 in Izmir. American pastor Andrew Brunson, who ran a church in the western city of Izmir, will go on trial in Turkey on April 16, 2018, on terror-related charges after spending the last one-and-a-half years behind bars, in a case that has raised friction between Ankara and Washington. He is charged in the indictment with carrying out activities on behalf of the group led by preacher Fethullah Gulen, who Ankara says masterminded the failed coup in 2016, and the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). Both are banned by Turkey as terror groups. / AFP PHOTO / OZAN KOSE (Photo credit should read OZAN KOSE/AFP/Getty Images)
Ismail Cem Halavurt (C), the lawyer of jailed US pastor Andrew Brunson, arrives for the trial of his client, held on charges of aiding terror groups, in Aliaga, north of Izmir, on April 16, 2018. An American pastor went on trial in Turkey on April 16 on terror-related charges after spending the last one-and-a-half years behind bars, in a case that has increased friction between Ankara and Washington. Andrew Brunson, who ran a church in the western city of Izmir and was detained in October 2016, was present in court as the trial opened in the town of Aliaga north of Izmir. / AFP PHOTO / OZAN KOSE (Photo credit should read OZAN KOSE/AFP/Getty Images)
US Senetor Thom Tillis speaks to the press in front of the Aliaga court and prison complex, after the trial of US pastor Andrew Brunson, held on charges of aiding terror groups, in Aliaga, north of Izmir, on April 16, 2018. An American Christian pastor who has spent the last one and a half years in jail in Turkey strongly rejected terror-related charges on April 16, 2018 as his trial got underway, in a case that has raised tensions with Washington. Andrew Brunson, who ran a protestant church in the western city of Izmir, was detained by Turkish authorities in October 2016. If convicted, he risks up to 35 years in jail. / AFP PHOTO / OZAN KOSE (Photo credit should read OZAN KOSE/AFP/Getty Images)
Jailed US pastor Andrew Brunson's wife Norine Brunson leaves the Aliaga court and prison complex, after the trial of US pastor Andrew Brunson, held on charges of aiding terror groups, in Aliaga, north of Izmir, on April 16, 2018. An American Christian pastor who has spent the last one and a half years in jail in Turkey strongly rejected terror-related charges on April 16, 2018 as his trial got underway, in a case that has raised tensions with Washington. Andrew Brunson, who ran a protestant church in the western city of Izmir, was detained by Turkish authorities in October 2016. If convicted, he risks up to 35 years in jail. / AFP PHOTO / OZAN KOSE (Photo credit should read OZAN KOSE/AFP/Getty Images)
Cem Halavurt, the lawyer of jailed American pastor Andrew Brunson,leaves the Aliaga court and prison complex, after the trial of US pastor Andrew Brunson, held on charges of aiding terror groups, in Aliaga, north of Izmir, on April 16, 2018. An American Christian pastor who has spent the last one and a half years in jail in Turkey strongly rejected terror-related charges on April 16, 2018 as his trial got underway, in a case that has raised tensions with Washington. Andrew Brunson, who ran a protestant church in the western city of Izmir, was detained by Turkish authorities in October 2016. If convicted, he risks up to 35 years in jail. / AFP PHOTO / OZAN KOSE (Photo credit should read OZAN KOSE/AFP/Getty Images)
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THE amended Anti-Hazing Law is dedicated to Horacio “Atio” Castillo 3rd, the freshman law student who wanted to make a difference but whose life was cut short with his death in the hands of his so-called “brothers” in the fraternity, a senator said on Thursday. “Ito’y isang batas na I’m dedicating to Atio Castillo,” said [...] The post Zubiri: ‘Amended Anti-Hazing Law dedicated to Atio Castillo’ appeared first on The Manila Times Online......»»
The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has ceased to officially recognize fraternities, sororities, and other similar organizations in its strongest anti-hazing move since the death of law student Horacio “Atio” Castillo III on Sept. 17 of last year, according to a memorandum signed by Office for Student Affairs (OSA) Director Ma. Socorro S. Guan Hing. […] The post UST suspends recognition of fraternities, sororities in anti-hazing move appeared first on BusinessWorld......»»
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice has recommended filing anti-hazing charges against 10 members of the Aegis Juris Fraternity over the fatal ha.....»»
The Senate has started deliberations on the Anti-Hazing Act that one senator wanted to be called the Atio Castillo law, in memory of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) law freshman who died during a fraternity initiation rite last year. Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday sponsored on the floor Senate Bill 1662, or the proposed Anti-Hazing Act of 2018, that prohibits "all forms of hazing" in fraternities, sororities and similar organizations. Lacson's bill came on the heels of the Senate findings and recommendations on the death of Castillo in September last year while undergoing initiation by members of the Aegis Juris fraternity. 'Writ...Keep on reading: Senate bill bans all forms of hazing, sets harsh penalties.....»»
The mother of alleged hazing victim, Horacio "Atio" Castillo III, on Tuesday asked the public to "include integrity and honesty" in their criteria for choosing whom to vote for next year after she learned that Aegis Juris Fraternity member, Kevin Anarna, was running in Cavite province. Anarna, a lawyer, was tagged in the fraternity's alleged attempt to cover up Castillo's death during initiation rites on Sept. 17, 2017. At that time, Castillo was a freshman at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Faculty of Civil Law. In an Oct. 17 post on his official Facebook page which has since been deleted, Anarna announced that he had filed his certificate of candidacy for provincial board...Keep on reading: Hazing victim’s mom bothered by frat man’s candidacy.....»»
Ten members of the Aegis Juris fraternity accused in the hazing death of Horacio “Atio” Castillo III pleaded not guilty during their arraignment at the Manila regional trial court yesterday morning. Source link link: Aegis Juris fratmen plead not guilty in Atio slay.....»»
Ten members of the Aegis Juris fraternity accused in the hazing death of Horacio “Atio” Castillo III pleaded not guilty during their arraignment at the Manila regional trial court yesterday morning......»»
The parents of hazing victim Horacio “Atio” Castillo III urged youth organizations, especially fraternities and sororities, to study the new anti-hazing law......»»
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has signed the Anti-Hazing Law that imposes harsher penalties on violators. Signed on June 29 was Republic Act (RA) 11053, or the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018. Copies of RA 11053 were sent to the media only on Wednesday. The law, which amended the 22-year-old RA 8049, bans all forms of hazing practiced [...] The post Duterte signs stricter Anti-Hazing Law appeared first on The Manila Times Online......»»
Saying that the “law is in the details,” Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto yesterday pressed the government to submit “the economic fine print” that will underpin the proposed Bangsamoro government’s fiscal autonomy.In a request coursed through Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, Recto sought “facts and figures that will bolster the financial feasibility” of the Bangsamoro self-ruled homeland.Recto said the submission of these will clarify ambiguities in the provisions in Bangsamoro Basic Law bill, and “hasten its passage in the Senate.””Like any bill, if you scratch the surface of a provision of the BBL, you will find the price tag underneath,” Recto said.Among the data Recto has requested are “national revenue collections in ARMM since its creation to the present, as well as budget utilization of ARMM, including relevant financial statements, from the time it was created.”Included in the request are “budget allocations and subsidies lodged in different national government agencies, earmarked and off-budget revenue sources.”“The purpose is to find out if past allocations to ARMM were at levels sufficient to meet the imperatives of growth, because if these are historically lacking, then we are properly informed not to commit the same mistakes with the future Bangasamoro government,” Recto said. In his letter to Zubiri, Recto also sought additional data on the formula used in computing and allocating the proposed Annual Block Grants, “funds which are to be automatically appropriated and released by the national government.” For 2019, the Block Grant is pegged at P72 billion. “What then is the revenue basis used in setting this amount?” Recto said.Recto likewise requested “elaboration” on the nature of the Special Development Fund, or SDF, which has been pegged at P100 billion for 20 years, P10 billion of which shall be given by the national government the year following the ratification of the BBL.“What is the basis for the SDF? What are examples of projects to be funded by this?” Recto said.He also asked for the “negative list of projects or programs” which cannot be funded by the block grant or by the SDF.Recto also requested for social and economic indicators at all levels of the present ARMM, and “programs that will result in better socio-economic numbers.”He said that BBL proponents in the executive branch should also submit a comparative matrix between Republic Act 6734 (ARMM Organic Act), Republic Act 9054 (Amended ARMM Organic Act), and the BBL.“A side-by-side tale of tapes, comparing past, current models, and the future one would help us create the best BBL which will encapsulate all our dreams and visions for a peaceful, progressive South,” Recto said.The senator reiterated his support “for a constitutionally-compliant, fiscally-responsible, grassroots-accepted organic law for the autonomous region.”Speaker: PDP to campaign vs poll bets against federalismSpeaker Pantaleon Alvarez yesterday said the ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) will actively campaign against candidates for senator and other elective positions in the 2019 elections who are opposed to a federal system of government.Speaking before over 3,000 new members of the PDP at the Datu Lipus Makapandong Cultural Center, Alvarez urged the people in the province to support the advocacy of President Duterte and the PDP for a shift to a federal system of government, which he said would open up the development potential of the provinces and the regions.“I have one request, please don’t vote for candidates, particularly for senator, who are opposing federalism,” Alvarez told the new PDP members composed practically of the entire local officials of the province led by Agusan Del Sur Gov. Edward Adolph Plaza, 2nd District rep. Evelyn Mellana and 1st District Rep. Maria Valentina Plaza.With the mass oath-taking, the province of Agusan del Sur became the newest addition to the PDP country.In interview with the local media after the event, Alvarez explained his call against anti-federalism candidates.Alvarez said the ruling party was pushing for federalism to ensure inclusive development, particularly of the poor and neglected areas of the country.Alvarez said it was also time to elevate the political maturity of the nation by focusing the campaign on issues instead of the old practice of politics based solely on popularity or personality.He dared the senatorial hopefuls for the 2019 elections to make a clear stand on the issue of federalism.Alvarez said that if a candidate was opposed to federalism then he was clearly against the interest of provinces and regions.Accompanying Alvarez in the event were Davao City 1st District Rep. Karlo Nograles and Oriental Mindoro 2nd District Rep. Reynaldo Umali, whom the Speaker said would be included in the senatorial slate of the administration party for the 2019 senatorial contest.Earlier, Alvarez said that among the benefits of federalism was that the regions or states would retain the lion’s share of the taxes, instead of having to make do with the meager share the central government was currently sending back to the provinces.He said it was crucial to achieve a shift to a federal system of government within the term of President Duterte, who was the only presidential candidate in the 2016 elections who pushed for a federal system of government.Kimberly Otaza, 26, municipal councilor of Loreto, Agusan Del Sur, who was among the new PDP members, said she fully embraces the idea of federalism.Another new PDP member, 45-year old Duric Gavino, a barangay kagawad of Brgy. Poblacion, Prosperidad town of the province, also expressed support for a shift to a new form of government.Gavino added that he was thankful that President Duterte and the PDP are pushing for a shift to a federal form of government.“So, we thank the President. We support federalism.” he stressed. .....»»
MANILA, Philippines – The Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 20 ordered the transfer to the Manila City Jail of the 10 Aegis Juris fraternity members charged with hazing in the death of law student Horacio "Atio" Castillo III. Branch 20 Judge Marivic Balisi Umali signed the commitment order ........»»
The arraignment of the members of the Aegis Juris Fraternity members accused in the fatal hazing of Horacio “Atio” Castillo III has been moved to July 24......»»
The parents of the 10 Aegis Juris fraternity members charged with the hazing death of University of Santo Tomas law student Horatio "Atio" Castillo III will file criminal and administrative charges against some Manila police officers for allegedly forcibly entering one of the suspects' house. In a letter addressed to National Bureau of Investigation Director Dante Gierran, the parents claimed that several policemen barged into Ralph Trangia's house on March 22 in an attempt to implement the arrest warrant issued by a Manila judge. Along with Arvin Balag, Oliver John Onofre, Mhin Wei Chan, Axel Munro Hipe, Juan Miguel Salamat, John Robin Ramos, Danielle Hans Matthew Rodrigo, Joshua ...Keep on reading: Hazing suspects’ parents eye lawsuit vs Manila cops.....»»
Parents of the 10 Aegis Juris fraternity members charged for the death of hazing victim Horatio “Atio” T. Castillo want their children to remain under the custody of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and have sought to stop their transfer to the Manila Police District (MPD)......»»
A MANILA Regional Trial Court judge has decided to inhibit himself from handling the hazing death of UST freshman law student Horacio ‘Atio’ Castillo III. In a seven-page resolution issued by the MRTC Branch 40 dated March 23, 2018, Judge Alfredo Ampuan granted the request of two Aegis Jvris Fraternity….....»»
THE Manila Regional Trial Court judge handling the hazing death case of UST freshman law student Horacio ‘Atio’ Castillo III has decided to inhibit. In a seven-page resolution issued by the MRTC Branch 40 on March 23, Judge Alfredo Ampuan granted the request of Aegis Juris Fraternity members John Robin….....»»
MANILA, Philippines – In the past they looked every bit like lawyers. On Friday, they looked like frightened sons, as they headed off to jail for the non-bailable charge of hazing. The 10 Aegis Juris fraternity members charged in the hazing death of freshman law student Horacio "Atio" Castillo III surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) ........»»
THE 10 accused in the hazing death of law student Horacio “Atio” Castillo 3rd, all members of the Aegis Juris Fraternity, “voluntarily” surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Friday. “They surrendered ‘to ensure their safety.’ They were accompanied by their parents and lawyers,” NBI spokesman Ferdinand Lavin told reporters in a news [...] The post 10 fratmen surrender to NBI appeared first on The Manila Times Online......»»
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A former governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, has condoled with the government and people of Kano State, over Friday’s bomb attack that resulted in the death of more than 100 people.
Mr. Nyako, who spoke through a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ahmed Sajoh, urged Nigerians to unite and realize that terror knows no ethnic and religious differences.
He commended the All Progressives Congress, APC, for postponing the scheduled primary by one day as a mark of respect for the departed.
Mr. Nyako said every responsive and responsible leadership in the country should show sufficient sensitivity to the loss of lives and destruction of property occasioned by the insurgency.
While calling on the people to be vigilant at all times, he also called on governments at all levels to out ways of supporting a community-based internal security arrangement that will help in protecting the people.
“The recent success recorded by local hunters, vigilantes and volunteers testify to the need for community vigilance and support in the fight against insurgency and terrorism,” Mr. Nyako said.
He expressed support for the call by some leaders that Nigerians should defend themselves against terrorists.
Mr. Nyako also called on the APC leadership and the delegates to ensure that they conduct peaceful, credible and transparent party primaries, reminding them that they left their former parties in protest of impunity and lack of transparency.
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, has denied links with the All Progressives Congress, APC.
In a statement Wednesday, MEND’s spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo, reacted angrily to a statement by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, questioning the group’s tie with the APC.
The group said it has never been approached by APC for anything, and described the PDP’s query as “callous and irresponsible,” saying it further confirmed that President Goodluck Jonathan and the ruling party are inept.
“MEND strongly denies any links with the All Progressive Congress and has never been approached for anything, at any point in time, by the party, as pettily alleged by Olisa Metuh,” Mr. Gbomo stated.
“The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta stands strongly by our endorsement and full support of General Muhammadu Buhari as the man to lead the country out of its present calamitous state in the hands of Goodluck Jonathan.”
The group also attacked the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, for describing its members as “ghosts” and drew the attention of the IYC spokesperson, Eric Omare, to an earlier statement he issued lauding MEND for declaring a ceasefire.
While branding IYC as a tribal assembly of political praise singers, it noted that the decision of the militant group to support Mr. Buhari has shocked the Ijaw youth body.
MEND, therefore, asked the IYC spokesperson to explain if he was referring to “ghosts” in a statement he published six months ago in major news media lauding MEND for observing a ceasefire.
“The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta once more, urges Nigerians to ignore the empty threats of this so-called “ex-agitators” and the Ijaw Youth Council.
“Their reckless utterances only ridicule and confirm the colossal failure of the Amnesty Programme,” the militant group said.
MEND also urged the IYC to show Nigerians what President Jonathan has done for the Niger Delta people apart from paying monthly stipends to ex-militants of Ijaw extraction.
“If you once forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem. It is true that you may fool all of the people some of the time; you can even fool some of the people all of the time; but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time,” MEND quoted Abraham Lincoln.
The militant group had on Tuesday thrown its weight behind the presidential candidate of the APC, Muhammadu Buhari, while also launching a scorching attack on President Jonathan.
In a three-page statement signed by its spokesperson, Jomo Gbomo, MEND said it endorsed and fully support Mr. Buhari, after careful consideration of the state of the nation.
Reacting to the development, the PDP, through its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, asked the APC to come out clean and explain to Nigerians, their connections with MEND.
In a statement on Wednesday, the PDP said while the onus lies on the APC to choose those to work with in their quest for power, “the explanation has become necessary following the unsavory public reactions and concerns trailing the statement by MEND backing their presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed their third child on April 23 and it looks like having a baby in the house is catching up with William. During Anzac Day Services just two days after his baby's birth, the Prince was spotted nodding off. Check out the hilarious video of a sleep-deprived William.
I was recently challenged to do an all pumpkin segment. It’s not really that tough of a challenge because pumpkin is great in both sweet and savory dishes. Plus, I received two tasty recipes from friends.
I’ve shared NBC5 meteorologist Andy Avalos's wife Anna's spicy pumpkin soup in the past. This spicy soup is easy to prepare but really big on flavor. I’ve also added a little variation to the original recipe using roasted shrimp. The pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting came from Jennifer Schwarz, one of our morning show’s content producers. The recipe is her mom, Betty’s, and it’s a big hit, too. The last two recipes, pumpkin lasagna, and pumpkin ice cream, are mine. They offer a nice contrast to the first two dishes. So, combined, you now have four new ways to enjoy pumpkin this season.
Melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and jalapeños and saute until soft. Add garlic and cook for about two more minutes. Add pumpkin, chicken stock, salt, and bouillon cubes. Bring soup to a boil and simmer for about 30 minutes.
Remove from heat and puree in a blender in batches. Be very carful as you start the blender because contents can sometimes fly out (be sure to do it in small batches). Return to a medium heat. Add cream here if you choose, making sure not to boil soup. Take out 1 cup of liquid and blend it with the flour in a small bowl, stirring until all lumps are gone. Add mixture back to soup. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until flour mixture is fully heated and incorporated. Season soup to taste. Ladle soup into serving bowls. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and garlic croutons -- homemade are the best. Enjoy!
A variation to this dish: Rather than using croutons, try toasting thin slices of french bread. Set those aside and then roast shrimp that has been seasoned with a little salt, pepper and chili powder. Place a shrimp or two on a crostini and float it on the soup. Top with pine nuts and serve.
This dish is also great served in a pumpkin soup bowl. Simple cut the top off of a medium to small sized pumpkin (reserve the top). Scoop out the seeds and rinse the inside of the pumpkin. Turn upside down to drain. Just before ready to serve, place the pumpkin in an oven that has been preheated to 250 degrees. Warm for about 7-10 minutes then place on a nicely folded napkin inside of a regular bowl. Ladle the soup into the bowl and place the top back on the pumpkin and serve.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and pumpkin in a large bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture and blend well. Pour ingredients into a 12" x 8" x 1" pan that has been greased or sprayed with cooking spray and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
Beat cream cheese, butter, cream and vanilla until smooth. Add powdered sugar until the consistency is smooth enough to spread. Once pastry has cooled completely, cover it with frosting. Top frosting with chopped walnuts. Slice into bars and serve.
Make pumpkin béchamel: Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add flour and stir constantly until mixture is fully blended and just starts to color a bit. While still stirring, slowly add milk. Continuing stirring until fully blended. Bring mixture to a boil and continue to stir for about 5-6 minutes as mixture thickens. Add pumpkin and stir until fully blended. Remove from heat and add nutmeg. Set aside.
Heat olive oil and remaining tablespoon of butter over medium low heat in a large saucepan. Add onions and garlic and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and continue to sauté, for an additional 10 minutes, until mushrooms are tender and have released their moisture. Add sage, salt and pepper and heat through. Remove from heat and set aside.
To assemble lasagna, spread about 1/2 cup of the pumpkin mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 pan that has been lightly coated with cooking spray. Place four noodles over the sauce, letting them overlap slightly. Cover noodles with 1/2 cup of additional sauce. Spread 1/2 of the mushrooms over the sauce. Cover mushrooms with 1/3 of the mozzarella. Add four more noodles. Add another 1/2 cup of sauce. Cover sauce with all of the spinach and then another 1/3 of the mozzarella. Add another layer of pasta. Cover with sauce, the remaining mushrooms and the remaining mozzarella. Add a final layer of pasta. If you have extra pasta, cut it into pieces to completely cover the top of the dish. Evenly spread the remaining sauce on top and cover the dish with aluminum. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum and sprinkle Parmesan on top. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Place cream and milk in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a medium sized bowl until creamy and about the consistency of mayonnaise. Continuing whisking and pour in about 1 cup of the hot cream mixture until fully incorporated. Pour the warmed mixture back into the saucepan and cook until just before mixture starts to boil, stirring constantly.
Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl. Add pumpkin, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and almond extract. Place a piece of plastic directly onto the surface and then chill the mixture for at least 4 hours before putting into an ice cream freezer.
Thanks again to Anna Avaolos and Betty and Jennifer Schwarz. I couldn’t have done this segment without you!
Look of these alloy pendants with lovely looks and dramatic color, which are welcomed by many customers. You can use these charming pendants on a chain, multiple strands of beading wire, leather cord or as part of your beaded design for the necklace. No doubt they will become your favorite pendants.
Stem cells with multipotent and self-renewal abilities play a vital role in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. They can assist tissue reconstruction through specific differentiation and secretion of various bioactive macromolecules. More and more studies confirm that the cell-fate commitment can be manipulated via constructing a specific stem cell niche. The construction of specific niches with conductive materials (conducting polymers, carbon nanotubes and graphene) can promote stem cell differentiation towards electro-active lineages and emphasize the promising role of stem cells in electro-active tissue regeneration (e.g., nerve and heart). In this review, we summarize the commonly applied conductive materials for scaffold construction and evaluate their contributions in the regeneration of electro-active tissues.
Recent studies have shown that selective inhibition of specific subsets of intercellular adhesion molecules protects the brain during ischemia. We studied selective inhibition of integrin alphavbeta3 with cyclo [Arg-Gly-Asp-D-Phe-Val] (cRGDfV) in the rat middle cerebral artery occlusion model (MCAO).
Rats were treated before and after MCAO with cRGDfV. Physiological parameters, expression of integrin alphavbeta3, infarction volume, brain water content, Evans Blue exudation, IgG exudation, histology, immunohistochemistry, and western blotting were studied in 4 groups of animals: sham operation (n=13), untreated (n=18), nonfunctioning peptide treatment (n=19), and cRGDfV treatment (n=27).
Treatment with cRGDfV reduced infarction, reduced brain edema, reduced exudation of Evans blue and IgG, and prevented fibrinogen deposition. Western blotting showed reduction of phosphorylated Flk-1 (a vascular endothelial growth factor [VEGF] receptor), reduction of phosphorylated FAK (an intracellular kinase phosphorylated in the presence of VEGF), reduction of VEGF, and reduction of fibrinogen in the cRGDfV treatment group.
The selective integrin alphavbeta3 inhibitor cRGDfV improves outcomes in the MCAO model by preserving the blood-brain barrier, which mechanistically may occur in a VEGF- and VEGF-receptor-dependent manner.
Significance of experimental infarct size as an indicator of therapeutic efficacy in humans. [Stroke. 2007]
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Solomons has a proud history which dates back to 1890 when the first store opened in South Australia. Now that’s a lot of experience in flooring.
Solomons have extensive retail networks in all mainland capital cities, and fully support this with state based administration and warehousing facilities.
Solomons has one of the most recognised brands in retailing and our slogan, “There’s Magic in a Solomons Floor” is well known around the country.
Solomons continues to expand and develop markets around Australia and can lay claim to being one of the countries truly successful retail brands.
Franchising is a business operation system whereby a company (the Franchisor) consummates a contractual relationship with the owner of a separate business (the Franchisee) to operate under the Franchisor’s name and/or trademark in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the Agreement, to sell the products and/or services.
It provides advantages to persons not previously experienced in business or management and allows them to follow a system with a proven track record of success. The failure rate has categorically proven to be significantly lower in franchising than independently operated small businesses.
Generally, the franchisee pays an initial lump sum for the franchisor’s knowledge, expertise, materials and license to operate under the trade name. Continuing royalties, calculated as a percentage of turnover are paid as a contribution to the overall operation and marketing of the organisation.
To a prospective business person the advantages of franchising are many, with some of the inherent dangers in small business eliminated.
Firstly, the product range or service is usually tried and proven and has already experienced strong success. Secondly, the procedures in running the organisation have been established. Thirdly, a business plan will be developed and implemented to maximise potential profitability and viability.
The critical advantage franchising has over an independent operation is the reassurance the operator has, that they are never alone. Support is never far away. Not only do you have your Franchise Manager as your “first port of call” (they can deal with 90% of the queries you may have!) – but, administrative, accounting and operational staff are there to support your business as well.
Direct access to many more fellow franchisees operating in the same system, with the same products in other geographic areas is another plus. Therefore, should a dilemma arise, not only has the franchisee got the support and knowledge of the franchisor to draw from, but further assistance is only a telephone call or email away to another franchisee who has experienced the same issue in a similar situation.
Furthermore, the benefits that can accrue from the exchange of ideas among fellow franchisees can be considerable. These benefits are not available to individual business proprietors, because the element of competition would preclude individual business owners from receiving advice or counsel from others in related businesses.
True team spirit between franchisor and franchisee can be nurtured and can flourish. This is a major factor to the ongoing success of the franchise.
Solomons is widely recognised as one of the best known brands in the carpet and floor coverings industry. Promotional funds are collected via an add-on to the cost of the products purchased by the store owners and centrally managed by the Franchisor.
We utilise a variety of media to promote our brand and products on a continuous basis throughout the year.
We advertise and promote via national TV campaigns, catalogue distribution, home show and lifestyle improvement exhibitions.
In addition to this, all franchisees are encouraged to embark on local marketing campaigns (including: personalised brochures, newspaper advertising, radio etc) to continually push their business to the market. Every national campaign is supported with prominent, eye-catching point of sale material to enhance the promotion and maximise the impact in every store.
You will have incredible comfort in knowing that your Solomons franchise is backed by a most comprehensive national TV coverage.
Your local franchise manager will be there to guide, assist, manage, coach & encourage you. They are one of the most important aspects of your business and are chosen by us specifically for their broad range of business and commercial acumen.
These business skills are then tailored to suit the individual needs of each franchisee in the network because despite the uniform nature of franchising, no two franchisees are ever the same.
Business planning is the next most essential ingredient to the success of any business and who better to assist with that planning than a coach with a vested interest in the on going success of your business .
Our franchisees have local franchise manager to promote business, supply sales & marketing advice, construct viable business plans, protect their investment & build tangible value in every Solomons store.
At Solomons, we pride ourselves on providing up to date comprehensive franchisee & staff training. Training covers all aspects of running a franchise operation including business management, sales and selling skills, product knowledge and customer service.
We developed the “Sales Track”, which is a proven, prepared presentation for all our salespeople. The sales track is the basis from start to finish for in-store and in-home sales. It is a series of steps that provide the best chance of sales success and customer satisfaction.
You will be fully trained in understanding, appreciating and ultimately mastering the sales track. This process is easy to follow and focuses on the customer’s needs and importantly allows you to use your own style and personality.
Solomons has been the leading flooring retailer since the 1890’s. Over the years, 10’s of millions of dollars have been spent establishing Solomons brand names. These symbolise experience, trust and consumer confidence, with an enviable reputation for quality, range and genuine value. This position of strength assists in maximising benefit from your investment.
Advertising has always played a pivotal role in the success of our two famous brands. The consistency and professionalism of our high impact advertising campaigns makes your selling job that much easier. Our national advertising expenditure is constantly increasing, due to the growth in existing store sales as well as new store openings across Australia. We utilise our advertising spend wisely, with a combination of strategically placed national TV campaigns, coupled together with full colour national distributed catalogues, and store specific direct mail flyers to their respective markets.
Over the past 10 years, many of our franchises across Australia have been resold. Our stores have the capacity to change hands both quickly and profitably. Investors, small business opportunists, hard working mums and dads looking for a new career direction can be comfortable knowing that an investment in a Solomons franchise offers opportunity in the future to sell their franchise for a healthy return.
Solomons hold over $25 million of carpet, timber, laminate and vinyl stock. Product is distributed to the franchisee as required. This is all handled by our computerised stock enquiry and order processing system. You are relieved of the huge financial burden of carrying stock. This single factor has been a major contributor to past failures in the floor coverings industry. Your working capital is not tied up in expensive stock and there are no short ends or wastage for you to dispose of.
Your initial entry cost into our Franchise System is extremely low. This allows you to use your valuable capital for all those important aspects of the business – positive cash flow, adequate working capital, store set up and signage, local promotion and advertising and so on.
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Its the time for a prefect spa day, just relaxing and having the time of your life and the best part is you get to decorate the spa the way you want it to make it the prefect spa place!
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Everyone, at some point in his or her life, has played some sort of game in the car. Punch buggy, I spy, 20 questions… Games designed to make journeys pass more quickly, to keep kids rapt in activity while their parents navigate, to foster healthy competition. Me, though? I have spent most of my miles playing a game you’ve never heard of—gulir bilir (GOOL-er bee-LER).
Gulir bilir means “yellow car” in Faroese, a language most people do not know exists that originates from a set of islands some world maps do not bother to include. The Faroe Islands lie northwest of Scotland and halfway between Norway and Iceland in the Atlantic Ocean and have for nearly 65 years been self-governing under the Kingdom of Denmark.
The archipelago is composed of 18 islands with a population of about 48,000 people. The islands are green and steep and rocky and beautiful. The houses that occupy them are quaint and colorful with lush grass growing atop the roofs. No description can do the lands justice. If you would like to fly to the Faroe Islands and see for yourself, you may only do so via Reykjavík or Copenhagen, and you will need to cast aside your fears of teeny tiny planes that land between two cliffs– unless the weather is bad, in which case the teeny tiny plane can’t land at all.
The Faroes, a breed of sheep from which the islands derive their name, outnumber the people 2 to 1. To put it more simply, there are more sheep than people. I cannot speak for the sheep, but in my experience the people are kind, quiet and humble.
Janita, my stepmother, is Faroese, which is how I came to have a personal connection to the Faroe Islands. She and my dad met nearly 20 years ago when she held an internship at the seafood distribution company he now owns. Being the tender age of five, I unknowingly revealed their relationship to my dad’s boss by announcing that she had left her shoes in his closet. It worked out in the end, so we can laugh about it now.
In the summer of 2010, Janita’s brother, Dan, and his then-girlfriend now-fiancé, Vár, came to stay with us for several weeks. Since it was Vár’s first time visiting America, we went on a lot of excursions to make sure that she had a well-rounded experience. For the Faroese, everyday American tasks like going to the grocery store, with its seemingly never-ending selection, can be an experience in and of themselves. Seeing squirrels, which are not native to the Faroe Islands, is a treat and worth some iPhone footage. But that’s beside the point. To give her that well-rounded experience, we spent a lot of time in the car driving from one place to another. Six Flags. New Hampshire. Maine. Boston.
It’s a well-known fact that siblings tend to argue with each other when they are crammed into the backseat of a car, and my brothers, who at the time were 12, 11 and 6 years old, are no exception to the rule. Perhaps my favorite backseat argument tale to tell is the time my middle brother, Frankie, got so angry at my oldest brother, Andreas, that he would not even allow him to look at him. “Don’t! Look! At! Me!” he screamed.
No one particularly enjoys listening to siblings argue, so Dan and Vár started playing a game I had not previously heard of— yellow car—to help make the rides more pleasant.
The rules of yellow car are alarmingly simple. If you see a yellow car, you say “yellow car” and you get a point for doing so. A tally is kept and at the end of the car ride a winner is declared. There is no reward, but there is glory. Lots of glory. You’d be surprised to know how many yellow cars are on the road. You’d also be surprised to know how many yellow cars are not on the road. Try playing. You will see exactly what I mean. I cannot recall a car trip during which we did not play, much like I cannot recall who reigned as ultimate champion. I can only recall the happy warmth I associate with the game.
I moved to college at the end of that summer. It was the last breath of my childhood, filled with final precious moments, before college began and separated what was from what is. I left my family behind, brothers all lined up in the backseat, where they will eternally remain in my mind’s eye, and moved to a different state. And Dan and Vár flew home, but yellow car stayed.
No matter where I am, I play the game. I have taught it to many close friends, who pass it on to their own. I have played it across many a state border. I have won and I have lost. My boyfriend– who is now my most frequent car companion–and I have even expanded upon the rules. Now, you receive 10 points if you are lucky enough to spot a yellow Volkswagen Beetle, because it combines the yellow car with the punch buggy game.
Whatever is happening, whomever I am with, when a yellow car whizzes by me, glowing like a shooting star, I am reminded. Reminded of my family, of my home. Reminded of how time alters people and places but memories are eternal. Reminded to smile.
Recently I was walking a garden center, looking at selection, pricing, silent selling, etc. to get a feel for their market position when a price stopped me in my tracks. I had an earlier “uh oh” feeling on seeing a basic 2 gallon ‘Knock Out’ Rose at $29.99 … and then a smallish 1 gallon Juniper ‘Blue Rug’ at $14.99 gave me the “oh dear” reflex. This was NOT a one-off, more I’d say the continuing default setting of most Local Garden Centers (LGCs).
After 5 years of recession, with every national retailer in the country using prices to drive traffic; with mobile smartphones able to access comparison websites on all manner of goods and services, why do so many owners still not get the message about selective mark-ups and pricing? The 1990’s position of “we need to make 50+% on every item” is being painfully exposed by this grinding recession.
Why do buyers persist in thinking that their store is a “special case” to the consumer, who will continue to pay more (often a lot more) for a known product because they are local and offer superior service?
When are owners (this has to be driven down from the top) going to connect the 12 years of declining customer count in the LGC channel with the public’s perceived image of “beautiful, knowledgeable but EXPENSIVE”?
When the economic tide was coming in from 1995 to 2007 and all boats were rising, few noticed the steady decline in customer count. Most companies more than made up for it with a rise in consumer average spend, and some owners were actually relieved that price-driven shoppers stayed away.
Price-driven shopping has become the norm. People at all levels of affluence boast about going to Costco. Social networks buzz with deals and offers. We have consumers of all earnings levels looking for bargains and, critically, judging an entire company’s image on the prices of the relatively few “Known Value” (KV) lines – like a ‘Knock Out’ rose.
The known value (KV) effect has been around for years, yet LGC owners and teams still apply department or category-wide mark ups to achieve the high Gross Margin they think they must get on everything. That makes a few things (the KV lines) way over-priced to the shopper while leaving dollars on the table with other less known or unique lines. Selective, volume-based, seasonally sensitive mark-ups have been the norm for years in grocery stores; when did you ever see all apples the same price, or a year-round price on Coke?
LGC owners’ peers in the family-owned local hardware store business have long since figured out how to compete on price-perception with the big box home centers. Think about it: everything the hardware stores carry such as paint, electrical and plumbing – not just lawn and garden – is in a home center!
These hardware stores use competitively priced national brands to drive traffic, unlike many LGCs who shun them. Hardware stores might lower Gross Margin to 20% on a few carefully selected KV lines and get 60% on specialty, unique and local lines. Some hardware stores use 72 hour prices to further promote their competitiveness; others choose just one size of a certain product to get down and dirty with. Some use their marketing budget to “subsidize” the lost margin dollars on a deep price offer for a weekend special. And guess what? The hardware channel has (comparatively) had a very good recession – if there is such a thing!
So, as we hear about another large multi-generation LGC closing down, I think it is time for leaders in the LGC industry to wake up and smell the POS reports. Identify 20-40 Known Value SKUs (out of 5,000 to 45,000!) that create a price-perception to the consumer, reduce prices, budget for it and shout about it – loud! After 50 years of being seen as “pricey” this change in strategy might take several years to pay off, but now is the time to start showing your market that you are sensitive to their budget struggles.
I firmly believe that local garden centers have a great future as a resource for a consumer that is garden-success challenged. However, as the number of LGCs falls monthly, consumers are frightened away by a few KV prices before the company even gets a chance to show their relevance. So it’s time to copy our cousins in the hardware industry: get customers in the door with prices and retain them with service and success!
Americans are very generous to local causes and charities, but pretty unsupportive to the plight of a local retailer. Unless you can achieve cult status (like Apple), it’s time to embrace and promote a KV strategy – or register as a non-profit!
I agree with all you have said. I am not sure the KV items reach 20 but Knupper’s has some cheep Knock Out roses as we all should.
John, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. It is a sad-but-true fact that a great, relatively new plant such as Knock Out is now a “football” item, but it is what it is, so owners and managers need to be constantly aware of their competitors’ pricing changes. Glad to hear you are staying ahead of the game!!
We have taken this approach with what we thought was great success. Another industry consultant advises against it, but I have been fighting it, kicking and screaming. Your advice makes the most sense to me. People are willing to pay extra for extra for they want, but I think you also need to throw them a bone to make them feel good about their choice. But do that special price in your terms, be it a three day sale, one SKU, like you said, or some other way that you can make work. Thanks, Ian.
We’ve had success in building a brand, Bumper Crop, that can only be found at a Master Nursery garden center. We don’t sell any of our Coast of Maine lines to the big box stores. Because of the unique, organically approved, high quality compost blends made from marine residuals we have great success in helping stores not only maintain margins but in increasing them through education and a local marketing approach.
Thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts. Many of our Eastern clients carry yours and Master’s lines which fit perfectly into my “Two-Brand Strategy” for this channel; a national brand to drive traffic to the store and a local/independent brand to add value and differentiation – the customer gets to choose – that’s the magic combo!
Ian, We have always done this with certain items but since your visit in the spring we got more aggressive. We ran #3 KO on special for two weeks around Memorial Day with a price that looked great in our ads and when customers saw they plants they were pleased with quality. The plants were bought on special from a grower and when we had good sell through in week one we were able to get more at the same price. We also did this type or promo with #1 perennials. Having a biweekly special for sun/shade. Namely hosta and lavender that looked great and we offered a price that was as good as any box. These plants were merchandised in their own no frills tower display with prominent sale signage up front near the entrance and repeated again in their departments. There was no compromise on quality and we still made good margin on the price paid because we negotiated with the growers for a deal. This took more work than just faxing in an order but the results were positive. Also had success with Round up, Grub Killer, and Mircle Gro in hard goods. In a smaller capacity I think we will pick a few items in the Christmas category and do this as well. This is a strategy that LGCs should have in their arsenal to help drive traffic and like Tina we work on doing it on our own terms and getting it back where we can on other items. Thanks for the good article.
Frank, I know I joke about, “Trust me, I am a consultant” (!) but it’s great to hear that some of this stuff actually worked in those trenches. Thanks for sharing, as we say in GCU: “Sharing is Caring”
In my experience, it seems that in order to maintain sharp, competitive prices on high price-awareness items a garden center simultaneously needs to take advantage of dollars left on-the-table by under pricing certain other blind items.
I suggest there are a couple of ways that we miss gross-profit opportunities: For instance, quite often we are able to secure some interesting plants; plants that are quite attractive, with big impulse appeal, and also new/unique, not mass merchant items. In fact, IGC’s might be better at sniffing out these plants than the big boys. The other instance is when we are able to negotiate a one-time “special buy” on a popular plant/product. I think historically garden center would “keystone” the cool, interesting plants and then put the special buy plants on an in-store special. Both of these actions reduce our gross profit opportunities.
Seems like we’re often afraid to make a healthy profit on an item that we worked hard to get, maybe it’s guilt. But other, more sophisticated merchants aren’t afraid to price opportunistically. It’s common practice in the fashion and garment industry for some items to have extremely large markups, often four or five times cost, while others are at much thinner margins.
Ron,I totally agree. Many LGCs do miss mark-up opportunities, maybe as you say from a sense of guilt, maybe because it takes time/work to change the price on the POS or the cashiers aren’t trained etc etc. Not all LGC operators are like that though and they are thriving, with a range of Gross Margins from zero to 75%. In effect they “Get it where they can and give it back where they have to”.
Ian, I understand this strategy and I came from a old school Big Box where we would take a loss of 10cents a bag on Top soil but it got customers to the store. On these KVs, say we make 20% on these, should we then raise the margin on unknown value products from 50 or 60 to 60 or 70? Or keep the margins as they are and hopefully the foot traffic and turns will be enough to make overheads?
Rhonda, thanks for your validation. In answer to your question; get what you can, where you can. when you can. We are almost at a point where every SKU could beg the question: “What is this worth, here, today, to our market and potential customers?”.
While this sounds like an extreme, time-consuming approach it is actually more of a mind-set to owners. buyers, managers. I know one successful LGC that purposely prices 2-3 SKU’s below the local Home Centers just to get a reaction from the public, just as you did with Top Soil. The balance is overwhelmingly on the side of mark ups, as long as we take a few mark-downs. But it is a balance that changes with the seasons and especially the competition, so step one in this strategy is to monitor the competition very very closely.
You are right on the money with your comments(please send the $5 you promised) :-). As you know, we have always been price friendly , especially in our ads, but we got real serious this fall with amazing results. Ran smokin’ specials on pumpkins and mums–really known value items– with great success. We generated more margin dollars, less gross margin %, and a side benefit of energizing the staff with increased customer count. This will be a major driver in our adds for black Friday, Christmas and the entire spring next year. 4 HOT specials that have mass appeal to give folks a reason to come to us. Then our work begins once they are in the door.
Good to hear you are doing the traffic drivers, I just wish others would follow your lead, at least we now have a conversation started, thanks, a great Fall to the SKH team
Thanks Ian for posting this. I just wished more IGC’s would follow you and listen to your advice. I am a relatively young salesman for a new organic company and it frustrates me as I try to convey this same message and many others to store owners and I often get that look of, “What do you know? This is how I’ve always done it!” I then retort that we have a big problem in this industry and that is the fact that our number one customers in this industry are leaving the category faster that we are replacing them and if we don’t start attracting the younger consumer we are all going to be out of a job in 10 years. Do you have any articles about effectively attracting a younger demographic into the IGC’s? I like to share with them the importance of an effect social media campaign and image, where in turn you reverse market back to the consumer. I’m not talking about the weekly email that everyone ends up deleting. I would love to hear your thoughts.
You are certainly right that there is no excuse for lazy formulaic pricing, but there are additional factors to consider. First, green goods are not as easily price-shopped as hard goods because of the wide variation in quality. Customers price shopping KO roses are far more likely to get what they pay for, than when they price shop Roundup. Second, mobile access to the internet makes nearly every hard goods SKU a “known value” because they can all be easily price-shopped online. (Google any independent-only brand name with the word “shopping” an see what you get.) Third, one must make sure that customers purchasing loss leaders are also purchasing high margin products, and not just taking advantage of low- or no-margin items. A strategy that has worked well for us as grower-retailers is to offer premium quality plants with fairly priced hard goods as add-on items.
Roger, thanks for some well-reasoned feedback, which is of course is the reason for me doing blogs like this!
I agree with some of what you say and I do think that hard goods are more obviously Known Value at present because they have been the focus (being a lot easier to handle) of big box and other retailers for a lot longer than green goods. There are also more national brands or product names in hard goods than green goods encouraging national price promotions. I think the day is coming when more plants will be used as traffic-driving items, as a few producers and genetics companies become big enough to supply and promote nationally. I just used KO Rose as an example of that.
My main aim here is urge LGCs to earn at least one shot at a visit from the 85 million gardening households in this country. After that it is up the retailer as to whether the customer feels it worthwhile returning. But to miss that one-time engagement because of a few overpriced SKUs is just silly when the cost in lost margin dollars is probably a lot less than the value of plants dumped every year! It is really a marketing strategy with the Opportunity Cost of margin dollars coming out of the marketing budget, which many LGCs have slashed over the last few years anyway.
The subject of “Premium Quality Plants” is a moot one nowadays; but that might be a future blog! Thanks again for taking the time to blog me!
Ian, I agree 100% with the validity of recognizing and pricing ‘KV’s’ to be competitive in the local market. I must admit however, that I am concerned with ‘Price First: Then We’ll Talk……”. How close are we to all items in our stores fitting today’s definition of ‘KV’s’? We seem to be just a moment away from ‘real time’ price comparisons where every item becomes an instant ‘KV’. All prices can be instantly known and compared to 50 stores in your city or just the two on your block. Will our buyers, for example, search only for the cheapest Knock Outs and Ball Heirloom Tomato’s this weekend – by the way, which store has the cheapest 54″ tomato cages to go with them? Will a Purple Wave be searched by cheapest price within 2 miles? Isn’t it at this point that every item becomes a ‘KV’? Will we be able to continue to count on our customers ignorance (notice I did not say stupidity) of our pricing strategies. To me, the dynamics of our pricing plans are changing even as I write this.
My “Price first..” philosophy reflects a consumer reality in 2013, they are increasingly attracted to places that SEEM to be competitive. For me this is about getting them in the door to offset the 10 years of continuous traffic losses for LGCs. I feel good about the LGC future IF we can convert those people once in the door to loyalty based on the shopping experience and the consistent success of the product or service. Consumers show every day that they are price discriminatory, saving here to splurge there. I want them to save on wine at Costco so they can splurge at Farand Farms; but you have to get them in the door first and the old “Quality, Service and Selection” doesn’t work like it used to was, as my Mum would have joked.
There has always been an assumption that the superior service, advice and product success that LGCs claim to offer (and that itself is debatable in some cases), will somehow overcome a reputation of being higher priced. I think the last few years have shown that consumers value the price factor to be much more important than many LGC owners and managers admit.
Knowing your place, your customer service ethic and your theme of “Continuous Improvement”, I have no doubt that once a new, price-conscious shopper walks on to Farrand Farms, they will be wow’d and assured by all around them to forgo that nagging “Can I get it $2 cheaper 2 miles away” thought.
You are right, this is a moving target and in the short term it means accepting some lost margin dollars; in the long term it might mean a different fiscal model with lower margins and a lower cost structure. But what worked for 30+ years is clearly not working for many LGCs and I simply want to raise that awareness. Thanks and keep the faith!
Ian, ran across your blog when doing some research. As an avid gardener you hit the nail on the head. As a weekend warrior gardener time is money. On one hand, I enjoy patronizing local garden centers to a. find plants and varieties that are different and unlike the mass stuff at the big box stores and b. get advice and recommendations from people who actually know what they are selling. However, my budget is not unlimited and end up spending half a day going to one box store for mulch and soil another for the great deal on a flat of annuals, then going to the local garden store to fill in as I am not paying an extra dollar a bag for mulch when I am buying 20 of them or an extra dollar for a 4 pack of moss rose. Would love to get it all at one stop without breaking the bank. Think the stores need to think beyond just the basics and provide the one stop shop for today’s harried consumer. I don’t mind paying a little more for knowledgeable staff and convenience but for staples I am a price conscious consumer and do know what the going rate is, and don’t want to feel like I am getting gouged for these items.
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For more than 50 years, 820 W. 5th Street was home to the Waterloo staple, Johnson's Bakery. The doors officially closed on the long standing bakery in the summer of 2013. We are excited to announce the sale of the Fifth Street property. Matt and Fred were pleased to represent both the seller, Johnson's Bakery, Inc. and Overland Group, the buyer of the property. We wish both parties the best in their future ventures!
If you have a property you would like to sell or lease or if you are looking for a commercial property to suite your needs, contact Matt or Fred Miehe at 319-234-5000.
Matt and Fred were pleased to have helped Kap-Mar, LLC sell 1318 Ravenwood to Stick Brothers, LLC. The property is a 4,673SF space with a long-term tenant in place. Congratulations to both parties on the sale!
Matt and Fred were pleased to work with Veridian Credit Union on their purchase of 6525 Chancellor Drive in the Cedar Falls Industrial and Technology Park. Veridian will use the new location as the office for approximately 150 members of their current staff. They intend to occupy the space in early 2014 after the completion of renovations. We would like to congratulate Veridian on their newest location!
Matt and Fred were pleased to represent Farmer's State Bank in the sale of 911 Commercial to Lucky Brothers Market and Asian Foods.
We have a new opportunity for an office/retail space available for lease on corner of University and Sager at the traffic light. It has a private, main floor entrance with 2 large offices, a reception area, storage room and restroom. This is a great for small or start-up businesses on a high traffic and highly visible location.
This October, Matt along with four other members of the Cedar Valley Jaycees were recognized as top performers during the fall all-state Jaycees convention.
Matt has been a member of the Cedar Valley Jaycees since 2008. He has participated in various events including Iowa's largest professional golf tournament, the Waterloo Open. In 2013, Matt focused on securing new sponsorships to support the annual golf event and was recognized as a Top Member of the Jaycess for his efforts. We congratulate Matt on this honor!
If you are interested in learning more about the Jaycees, their events or joining the organization, visit http://www.waterloojaycees.org/.
1402 Logan Avenue is a two-story, large professional office building available for sale. It is located near HWY 63, across from Logan Middle School and adjacent to Allen Hospital. The 9,064SF building contains a reception area, a break room, 6 private offices or therapy rooms, 4 large rooms and 2 restrooms on the upper level. The lower level contains 2 large rooms, a restroom with a shower and a kitchen. The building is ideal for a Day Care provider, Human Service business, Medical or Professional offices or for an Owner/Investor.
Matt and Fred recently listed the heavy industrial building on Newell Street near Red Carpet Golf Course. The property is securely fenced and adjoins the Chicago Central Railroad. The building is 37,570 SF on a 8.3 acre lot. The property could be used as an Industrial building or it could be a great location for tax credit housing. City Incentives are avialable.
Matt and Fred were happy to represent FMZ, LLC (sellers) on the sale of 129 Plaza Circle. We wish you all the best!
Matt and Fred were pleased to help Fore Investors, LLC lease space to "Uptown Tots" for a children's clothing store at 110 Main Street in Cedar Falls. Plans are to open their doors Fall 2013. The property located on Cedar Falls' award winning Main Street boasts exposed brick walls, high ceilings, hardwood floors and front and rear entrances both with parking. Congratulations!
441 E. Tower Park has a new owner. Matt and Fred were pleased to represent both sides of the sale (Fazwat, LLC was the seller). Opening soon (Fall 2013) in the former Fazoli's, is Chilitos Mexican Bar and Grill an authentic Mexican restaurant. Congratulations to both parties!
We have a new office building available for lease at 1225 West Ridgeway in South Waterloo. It is located on the busy corner of Ridgeway and Ansborough Avenues. The 3,726 SF building boasts 5 private offices, a teller area that would easily translate to a drive-thru, a large lobby and administration area, three drive-thru lanes with a canopy and 19+ parking spaces.
Matt and Fred recently represented the Courier in subleasing 5936 Westminster Drive, Suite A in Cedar Falls Industrial Park to Shirt Shack, Inc. The company will function out of the new location in August of 2013. Congrats to both parties!
Located just off “Five Corners” intersection in Central Cedar Falls next to Family Video. This shovel ready building site is ideal for Medical or Professional Office users or Restaurant and Retail users. The site allows for convenient access to both Waterloo Road and Valley Park Drive.
Matt and Fred were pleased to represent both sides of a lease for 423 Viking Road in Cedar Falls. Surfacing Solutions, a product design and development company who services John Deere, will lease the space as an expansion to their current location in the Cedar Falls Industrial Park. Congratulations to both parties!
Did you know Cedar Falls is the largest city in the United States without a Burger King? Until now. Matt and Fred were pleased to work with the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world to secure a location at 6719 University Avenue in front of College Square. Burger King will begin work on the location immediately with an expected opening of November, 2013. Hold on to your seats for just a little longer Cedar Falls, it won't be long until you can sink your teeth into a juicy Whopper!
Beautiful two story office space for lease located in the Cedar Falls Industrial and Technology Park. The space features 5,860 SF of private offices showcasing craftsman workworking, conference room, break room, and showroom. Easy access to US HWY 20 & HWY 218.
Contact Matt and Fred Miehe (319) 234-5000 to schedule a private showing or receive more information on this property.
Matt and Fred were pleased to work with Thorp Family Fun on completing a lease agreement for 2720 Lackland Drive in Waterloo. With 12,500SF the new location for Thorp Family Fun is quite the expansion from their prior 2,500SF location. The company specializes in celebrating whether a child's birthday or corporate function. They also have jumpers available for rent. Congratulations on your new space!
We are happy to announce a recent closing at East Viking Plaza. Yesterday, University of Iowa Community Credit Union completed the process in obtaining Lots 2 & 3 of East Viking Plaza. This is the third location in the Cedar Valley for UICCU - the University/Cedar Heights location is currently under construction and another branch will be built in the Country Club Business Center in the near future.
Over the past year, we worked with Kronos, a time management solution company that focuses on human capital management. We were tasked with redesigning and reimagining the future of their web presence. Thanks to Kronos's complex and expansive platform, we accepted the challenge of telling a better story of how their software works harder for managers and their employees. I worked closely with a strategist, UX designer and fellow senior designer to craft a flexible digital home to their brand message. To further establish this product ecosystem, we evaluated their chosen web taxonomy and went to work on establishing a visual language that would stitch together their product offering and their overall competitive advantage.
I wanted to share some of the overall thinking and template setup for these icons. We established a defined, yet flexible icon grid that was applied to a 100 artboard designer template. We established a visual hierarchy, starting with color, stroke weight and ultimately defining every detail that got carried throughout every single icon.
Primary stroke weight is 2px. Intricate details (noses and mouths for people) is set at 1px. strokes. All strokes are centered within the path.
To maintain a modular look and feel to this family of icons, rectangular icons should scale down to no more than 34px. wide/high. Examples of these icon types include a mobile phone and the people icon sets.
Filled in dots should be 3 x 3px. Examples include text bullets on a tablet screen, eyes and shirt buttons.
Corner radii is set at 3px. for large elements. Hard edges should be used sparingly. Non-rounded corner elements would include anything that is scaled at a small size, with a 3px. corner radius causing the icon to lose its square shape.
The use of supplemental icons for additional context can be used. They should stay within 24 x 24px. and primarily align to the bottom right corner of the icon grid. The parent icon should align to the center of the grid for consistency.
People are all a fixed width of 34px. wide. The widest part is the shoulders, which is the same for all people. Height is variable depending on hair type. The maximum height is 58px. within the 64px. square grid. All people align to the bottom edge of the artboard, within the 2px. safe area.
Ultimately, the success of this icon system was a result of the chosen visual style. With the use of 4 colors and lines instead of fills, we were able to essentially create an illustration driven icon library with a focus on modularity and consistent design patterns.
Additionally, we are already seeing how these guidelines are helping to shape the visual story of Kronos and the overall strong branding consistency of this icon system with the recent launch of kronos.com. Kronos's internal design team has taken our guidelines and have effectively used them to establish a strong brand message.
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My conversation with Jim Henderson about his experience in ministry start up's and his new conference, Hack the Ministry. Jim's documentary, No Joke and tour dates can be found at NoJokeProject.com. Watch Jim's Tedx Talk on the three practices on YouTube. Jim has authored and co-authored several books including Evangelism Without Additives and Jim and Casper Go To Church (in which your's truly is mentioned). You can follow Jim on Twitter.
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is an Art Deco wonder. Built in the 1930’s, its structured clean lines encompass interior detail which echoes the elegance of a bygone era.
But the venue is also a thriving contemporary arts and entertainment venue – home to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and presenting more than 350 concerts and events annually, including music, comedy and film – and therefore opens its doors to all.
“Improving accessibility for visitors to Liverpool Philharmonic Hall has been central to our refurbishment programme. The provision of automatic doors at the main entrance to the venue and lift access throughout the Hall for the first time are amongst a number of improvements we’ve provided designed to enhance our visitors’ experience.”
“Every heritage building brings a unique set of challenges but technological solutions could be incorporated into historic interiors.
“This is a landmark building in the city and we are very happy that GEZE’s automatic swing door operators could improve the ease and accessibility of this prestigious venue.”
Lincoln based trade fabricator Sternfenster, has partnered with Yale Door and Window Solutions to offer the Yale Mantis3 multipoint door lock as standard across its entire door portfolio.
Sternfenster help installers supply a high security door product, without compromising on quality or aesthetics as standard. As part of the arrangement, Sternfenster will also offer the option of fitting the Yale Superior 1 Star cylinder for improved security and added peace of mind.
“We have been using the Yale Mantis3 multipoint lock for a number of years on a large commercial contract and have been impressed with ease of use and smooth operation and how well the product has been received on site. Therefore, we decided to up spec and streamline our production and procurement processes by standardising this lock for all of our customers.
“Partnering with Yale demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement, offering an upgraded product without additional on-cost to the customer.”
“The Yale Mantis3 multipoint lock offers industry leading levels of tolerance, service life, weather-proofing, and security. The gearbox makes it suitable for both front and rear door applications, with optional shootbolts for quickly adapting the lock for use on French doors. The use of very large hooks combined with linear bolts not only make for a very smooth and secure lock – it also looks robust and premium.”
Mike Parczuk continues: “Sternfenster and Yale have a shared vision for providing products that are at the forefront of innovation. This also enables Sternfenster’s customers to differentiate themselves with products that stand out in the market place, resulting in more sales, and better profit margins.”
With over 40 years experience in the window and door industry, Sternfenster is a family-run business, dedicated to delivering high quality products and excellent customer service to the trade. Work has recently begun on a new 35,000 square foot office and factory complex to house its growing aluminium division.
Originally built over 200 years ago, the revamped Spitfire Studios now combines commercial office space with eight residential apartments. Situated next to Kings Cross Station, the development is an outstanding example of how to sync modern commercial design with a rustique appearance.
The building’s interior is awash with exposed brickwork archways and sanded oak floors whilst each door is fitted with access control and automatic door operators.
Due to the site’s mixed use, it was imperative that Allgood Trio provided a package that gave the building a high level of security whilst separating the residential and commercial areas.
Allgood Trio designed an advanced security and access control package including a proximity based access control system to the platform lift, external and internal doors. These were complemented by stylish audio video entry systems, comprising of grade 316 stainless steel entry panels and flush wide screen video monitors that communicated with both commercial and residential spaces.
Discreet underfloor automatic door operators were installed to control the main entrance and lobby doors, providing users with a clean aesthetic and equal access into the building. High definition CCTV cameras were strategically positioned in and around the building, allowing remote viewing of both live and recorded footage of the entire facility.
SimonsVoss, a leading electronic lock manufacturer and brand of Allegion, has launched a new keyless locking system named MobileKey in the UK. MobileKey is suitable for a variety of buildings, including commercial offices and healthcare applications.
MobileKey provides state-of-the-art technology and offers the end user simple, keyless locking by replacing a traditional lock with an electronic cylinder and standard keys with a transponder, PIN code keypad or an app on users’ own smartphones.
The system is highly secure, offering facility managers and those in charge of buildings sophisticated access control and complete peace of mind. MobileKey enables facility managers to tailor a full system specifically on their preferences and gives them the ability to grant specific access, and have time schedules, event logging and door monitoring at their fingertips.
Implementing the MobileKey is easy as it doesn’t require any cabling or drilling. It’s flexible and convenient, so should a transponder be missing, reprogramming is easy, with no need to replace locks or keys.
The SimonsVoss Mobilekey is a low-maintenance, low-cost and fully secure way to control a building’s access, and with a ten-year battery life, facility managers can take away the stress of current everyday security.
“Electronic remote control keys for cars has become standard practice – so why not apply this principle to buildings? The SimonsVoss MobileKey is an affordable and inexpensive way to protect your building and its occupants.
“Better yet, the system uses electronic door cylinders instead of mechanical ones and can be fitted with no cabling or drilling required, causing minimal disruption to current occupants or visitors to your building.”
Allegion’s brands include Briton, CISA and SimonsVoss, products are used throughout healthcare, education, hospitality, leisure, transport and residential sectors, keeping people safe and secure where they work, rest and visit.
For more information about the SimonsVoss mobile key, visit www.allegion.com/uk/MobileKey. For more about Allegion and its products, visit www.allegion.com/uk
Legendary British car manufacturer Caterham Cars will showcase its ballistic Seven 620R model at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed (June 23-26).
The event’s 2016 theme is ‘Full Throttle – The Endless Pursuit of Power’, which fits perfectly with the pant-wettingly fast nature of the 620R – the most powerful production Seven ever built.
The blisteringly quick 620R will feature on the hillclimb every day in the ‘Race Car for the Road’ category. The car will be driven by former British GT champion, Jon Barnes, who began his racing career at the Caterham Graduates Racing Club.
Caterham will also be exhibiting on the Niche Vehicle Network stand, located on Stand 37. On display will be a Seven 420R, equipped with an innovative ultra-light chassis.
“Goodwood’s ‘Full Throttle; the endless pursuit of power’ theme is perfectly suited for Caterham and, in particular, the 620R.
“We have been building the most engaging, exciting and fun cars to drive for over 40 years and our cars are synonymous with perfect balance and intuitive handling – they’re not known as racecars for the road for nothing. This year, in our own endless pursuit of power, we’ve developed new chassis technology which makes even more of the fact that our cars weigh about the same as a postage stamp.”
The 420R on display at Goodwood features an ultra-lightweight chassis developed in conjunction with similarly iconic bicycle frame maker, Reynolds, and computer aided engineering consultancy Simpact. It is the first car in the world to feature a chassis using butted tubing technology taken from the manufacture of bikes.
The 420R on show will be a fully road-registered car to demonstrate the practical and viable uses of the chassis. Illustrating the link between car and bike, the stand will also feature a racing bicycle built with the Reynolds tubing.
Leading designer and manufacturer of sliding door hardware, P C Henderson, has announced the appointment of Trevor Cossins as its Managing Director.
Trevor has over 28 years of experience working in a manufacturing, sales and supply chain capacity, and comes to P C Henderson having held the role of General Manager at Jeld-Wen UK for over 7 years. During this time, Trevor was responsible for growing and developing the business, leading to an impressive £30m turnover and supplying 1.6 million doors a year into the trade and distribution outlets.
P C Henderson has always been a business that Trevor has been interested in and he is thrilled to lead the business into its next chapter of growth and development.
“Having grown up within 20 miles of the P C Henderson factory, I felt a sense of pride when I was given the opportunity to join a company with such great heritage. The fact that P C Henderson was established in 1921 gives me great confidence that I have joined a company that has flourished during some challenging market conditions.
"My main focus is to continue to develop and offer our customer base industry-leading quality products with a customer service and delivery promise to match. These are what I consider to be the bedrocks of a solid business strategy. I have been impressed with the dedication and industry knowledge of the staff in my first few weeks and I am confident that together we can lead the business into its next stage of growth and development by becoming the supplier of choice both in the UK and overseas.”
Shoppers enjoying a visit to the new John Lewis store at Birmingham New Street Station are benefiting from trouble-free access and egress, thanks to the installation of a highly efficient and reliable automatic swing door systems installed by Tate Solutions, part of the Securefast group.
The 250,000 square foot flagship store is the largest John Lewis retail shop outside London. Huge demands are placed on doors in retail buildings; in particular the main entrance opening, back of house storerooms and restaurant areas were the footfall is high. Tate Solutions were tasked to provide accessibility and conformance to building and fire regulations.
The type and style of automatic door operators was therefore crucial both to accommodate the high volume of traffic, trolleys and pushchairs. Designed both for performance and for its aesthetic appeal, the Tate EMD-F was chosen to maximise that all-important entrance facility.
The Tate Solutions EMD-F is an electro-mechanical drive system for hinged doors which – like all products in the Tate Solutions range – manages to do its job with a construction height of just 7 cm. This makes the Tate Solutions EMD-F particularly suitable for installation on narrow profiles and in situations where space is at a premium.
Tate Solutions EMD-F is a strong piece of highly compact technology: it will move even large and heavy internal and external doors, effortlessly and with virtually no noise. The quiet operation is achieved by using a low-noise direct current motor and gears with direct power transmission to the door leaf with the help of the rod assembly/guide rail. The reliable operation of the drive is achieved with high performance motor with low wear characteristics and state-of-the-art control technology.
The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has announced today the launch of its ground-breaking Powered Gates certification scheme. Installers and maintainers of powered gates, barriers and gate automation equipment are now able to obtain NSI approval for the Services they provide in this sector.
NSI approval provides the ultimate reassurance for buyers and users of powered gates that their contractor is complying with the highest standards of safety and security.
For the past two and a half years, NSI has been working with the Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) in the development of their new Powered Gate Code of Practice (DHF TS 011:2016 - Code of Practice for the Installation and Maintenance of Powered Gates). The new code, upon which the NSI certification scheme is based, covers installers’ responsibilities for gate design, new installations, risk assessment and commissioning. It also details their responsibilities for the maintenance and modification of existing gates and covers risk assessment, safe isolation and documentation.
The NSI scheme based on the DHF code is a significant response to industry concerns over poor safety standards and tragic accidents caused by unsafe powered gates. Since 2005 there have been seven deaths in the UK and Ireland, at least eight serious injuries and countless near misses caused by dangerous powered gates. It is reported by DHF that just 30% of the 500,000 automated gate installations in service in the UK are safe. NSI’s new Powered Gates certification scheme is designed to reduce the safety risks associated with powered gates to as low as is reasonably practicable, and giving confidence to buyers and users in the service providers they choose to use.
Six companies working in the powered gates sector recently volunteered themselves for scrutiny by taking part in a comprehensive pilot audit programme guided by the DHF and conducted by NSI. The programme tested the efficacy of the new code as fit for purpose including verifying the competence of NSI auditors, and the practicality of the audit process.
“We are delighted to announce that from today, NSI is open for business for organisations seeking Powered Gate Approval as verification of their expertise and professionalism and commitment to gate safety. The pilot programme was invaluable in validating the code, the competencies of our auditors and our audit process.
“We and the DHF are immensely grateful to the organisations who took part in the pilot programme. Many lessons have been learned over the last two and a half years and we can be rightly confident that the ‘Gates’ certification scheme will demonstrate the commitment of progressive organisations working in the powered gates sector to raising standards.”
“This has been a really fulfilling project, with us and NSI working so effectively together. I’m really pleased that this important new scheme is being launched today and we wish NSI every success in delivering it.”
Approved companies will be able to issue NSI/DHF Certificates of Compliance to the owners and operators of installations completed in compliance with the code. DHF TS 011:2016, the Code of Practice for the Installation and Maintenance of Powered Gates, can be downloaded from the DHF website:
Companies interested in achieving certification for their powered gates business should contact the NSI Applications Team on: T: 01628 764855 E: [email protected]
End users who choose to contract NSI approved companies can be assured of security and fire safety services delivered to the highest standards by businesses committed to quality. The National Security Inspectorate (NSI), with a national network of full-time qualified auditors specialising in security and fire audits, is recognised as the UK’s leading specialist certification body and counts the UK’s premier security and fire safety providers amongst its clients. NSI provides robust auditing by NSI experts to verify compliance with relevant British and European standards, Codes of Practice and certification schemes developed by industry bodies and associations.
Representing all the key players in the following sectors: powered gates, industrial/commercial doors, metal and timber doorsets, garage doors, and locks & architectural hardware. With the ultimate aim of maintaining and raising quality standards throughout the industry, all DHF members must meet minimum standards of competence and customer service. They all operate within a Code of Conduct governing standards of workmanship, quality assurance, training, safety, business integrity and CE marking compliance.
The key element within the NSI scheme is DHF TS 011:2016, a new industry code of practice designed to reduce the safety risks associated with powered gates to as low as is reasonably practicable.
DHF TS 011:2016 has been developed in conjunction with NSI by the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF), which represents Britain’s leading manufacturers, suppliers, installers and maintainers of powered automatic gates and gate automation equipment.
The DHF Code of Practice for the Design, Manufacture, Installation and Maintenance of Powered Gates has taken two years to develop. It confirms the UK automated gate industry’s place at the forefront of powered gate safety.
The aim of DHF TS 011:2016 is to reduce the risks associated with powered gates by giving installers and maintainers - and all adherents to the code of practice a framework to ensure a gate is safe and therefore complies with the law. The code draws on safety legislation, European standards, and industry best practice. It gives practical help to all those involved in powered gates to meet their legal obligations by providing clear guidance on the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of powered gates.
Visitors to stand E1100 in Hall S7, at Excel, London, from 21-23 June will have the opportunity to see the new features of the established, leading Aperio® product line, as well as live integrations with dedicated OEM partners, ACS, Gallagher, Nedap and Lenel.
ASSA ABLOY’s stand at IFSEC will also showcase the company’s journey from mechanical to digital security and how its brands are adapting and innovating for the future.
“We are excited to demonstrate how Aperio® can benefit system integrators and OEM partners at IFSEC 2016.
“Aperio® wireless locking technology is the most commonly available access control system globally. Our open communications provide flexibility, which is why our solutions are already deployed with our leading OEMs and system integrators.
“We have committed to working closely in partnership with our OEM partners, in trust, transparency and shared growth. These close working relationships help us to adapt and innovate on our journey, in the midst of the digital revolution the security industry is currently experiencing.”
Garador’s large fleet of trucks do much more than deliver new garage doors. Recently, they were used to deliver over 500 bikes to their riders so they could take part in a recent big Coast to Coast charity bike ride.
It was all part of a major fund raising activity for the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, and involved some energetic pedalling over 54 miles from the north coast of Somerset to the south coast of Dorset.
"Ensuring all the cyclists and their bikes were at the right place at the right time was vital,” said Simon Hipgrave, managing director of Garador. “We were more than willing to give a hand and our modern fleet of well kitted out trucks was easily adapted so all the bikes could be transported safely".
Bill Sivewright, Chief Executive Officer of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, said they were amazed by the support of the communities on the route and the numbers who turned out to support the riders.
Garador played a crucial part in helping to reunite cyclists with their bikes. With over £54,000 raised thus far, this was by far the best Coast to Coast Challenge yet and a great boost for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
Every year, workers in the construction industry are injured as a result of their work, some even resulting in death. While there have been big improvements made over recent years, clearly more can still be done to keep employees safe. With National Health and Safety Week (20-24 June 2016) just around the corner, Carrie Earle, category manager at IronmongeryDirect, takes a look at some of the latest tools available that have been designed to improve safety for trade professionals and reduce the risks of common work-related injuries.
Trade professionals working within the construction industry are regularly tasked with improving the safety of a property or building, but how often do they actually consider their own health and safety? Despite fatal injuries being at their lowest in 20 years, non-fatal injury cases are on the rise. According to the latest statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in 2014/15 in the construction sector, 69,000 workers were suffering from a work-related illness and 65,000 non-fatal injuries to employees were reported.
Construction and building work remains a high-risk activity as the role can present various workplace dangers; from lifting heavy objects to using machinery or vehicles. As well as affecting employees, workplace injury and ill health can cost businesses a lot too, so it’s vital that business owners have stringent measures and procedures in place to not only protect their staff, but also their company.
Regular risk assessments can help to identify any hazards associated with the work, so action can then be taken to put in place measures that will reduce the chance of an incident occurring. Effective management of work activities and competent site supervision are essential in maintaining good health and safety standards.
For trade professionals tasked with potentially hazardous jobs, employers are legally required to supply them with suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) that can help to protect against possible injury or illness, such as eye protectors or gloves.
Alongside this essential equipment, there are also handy tools available that can make the job safer and prevent common injuries from occurring.
One regular cause of injury comes from lifting and moving heavy objects, a task often undertaken by trade professionals. Fortunately, there are a number of new devices on the market, which can help take some of the weight and make lifting safer and easier. The Roughneck Gorilla Gripper is one such product that has been designed to grip, lift and carry heavy materials such as doors, large sheets of material and worktops. It removes the need for a tradesperson to bend or lift, therefore reducing potential injury to the back, wrist or fingers.
Another tool which helps make lifting easier is IronmongeryDirect’s Door and Panel lifter. The robust tool, made from high-grade steel, helps to lift doors up to 75kg, meaning tradespeople do not need to bear the brunt of the weight. The tool also makes hanging a door a quick and easy process as it enables one person to do a two-man job.
Air pollution is another risk to consider when working in the construction sector that can cause illness. For example, sanding paint or wooden objects, such as doors, can create a lot of fine dust that can be easily inhaled and irritate the respiratory system, or can get into eyes. The dust may contain hazardous substances too, which could be extremely harmful if inhaled or ingested.
To overcome this problem, the Mirka Abranet Dust Free Sanding Kit has been designed to allow users to experience dust-free sanding as the hand sanding block can be connected to a dust extraction system using a hose, allowing for a healthier working environment. This also helps to dramatically reduce clean up time.
The construction sector, as with other high-risk industries, can present a number of hazards depending on the job being carried out. However, with strategic planning and effective risk assessments in place, employers are able to consider the best solutions to keep the risks to a minimum. Fortunately, there are various health and safety solutions available so employers can ensure that workers are not put in danger.
The Cadillac will be sold at H&H Classics Chateau Impney sale on July 10th in the Midlands for an estimated £35,000 to £45,000.
The car was owned by the Archbishop of Boston, Richard J. Cushing (1895-1970), a close friend of the Kennedys (who were Catholics). He officiated at the marriage of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier in 1953 and he baptised many of the Kennedy children and gave the prayer invocation at JFK's presidential inauguration in 1961. Cushing also led the religious ceremony at President John F. Kennedy’s funeral in 1963. Research indicates that this car would have carried the Cardinal to all these happy and sad Kennedy events.
The 1949 Cadillac 75 Fleetwood 5-passenger Sedan has a 160 hp 5.4 litre V8 engine. Only 220 cars of this type were made and this is number 103. It is finished in black with a beige/brown cloth interior with wooden trim, and whitewall tyres and has a 4-speed Hydra-Matic (automatic) gearbox.
The car is fitted with electric windows and it still has the original radio. It was one of the last Cadillacs with 'Turret-Top' styling. The car is well restored, is in excellent condition and will turn heads at shows or on the road because of its fascinating history and massive size - 5,7 meter (226 inches) length, 1,83 meter (68,5 inches) height and 2 meter (82 5/16 inches) width.
There is a copy of a letter from the Cardinal in the car's files, dated 1968, to Mrs Jeanne Klonel, stating: 'I pray that you may enjoy this possession for many more years and that it will carry you safely wherever you go'. He also apologised that it was just a brief letter, because he was still mourning the death of Robert F. Kennedy who had been buried only a few days earlier.
Martin van der Zeeuw, H&H Classics agent in Holland, who found the car, says: “Every now and then one comes across a car that is particularly interesting not just for its engineering or design or any other physical reason but because it casts a light onto our own human history. And this is one such car, its very close links with the remarkable, brilliant, tragic Kennedy family, makes it an object of particular and historic interest.”
For nearly two decades, Steel Window Association member, Steel Window Service and Supplies, has been involved with work relating to the windows of Freemasons’ Hall, the headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England and the principal meeting place for Masonic Lodges in London.
The latest project has seen the renovation of 15 large windows complete with leaded lights and coloured glass on one of the building’s main staircases.
Built between 1927–1932, the Grade II* listed Freemasons’ Hall is among the finest Art Deco buildings in England so, despite the very poor condition of the windows in the five-storey stairwell, it was important to salvage as much original fabric as possible.
Following an initial site visit by Steel Window Service and Supplies, working drawings were produced and the windows were carefully taken out and transported to the company’s workshop. Here, the glass and window furniture was removed and labelled. Sadly, the original ‘medium universal’ steel sections had deteriorated beyond repair so had to be scrapped.
The nine-week renovation project saw Steel Window Service and Supplies manufacture new steel frames using W20 sections that closely replicated the original medium universal profiles. The frames, which are in a range of sizes with the largest around 1m wide by just over 2m high, were polyester powder-coated in RAL 5010 gentian blue to match the original colour.
Each of the leaded lights was repaired using as much of the original coloured glass as possible while matching in new rolled coloured glass where sections were missing or damaged. All the work was carried out using traditional lead cames and soldered joints. Where necessary, saddle bars, tied in with copper wire soldered to the cames, were incorporated to prevent the large panels flexing.
Incorporating a star within the design of the handle, the brass window furniture - including stays - was chemically cleaned and, rather than being polished, repatinated before reinstatement. The windows were fitted with either vertical or horizontal pivots and friction pivot cup hinges which allow up to 90 degree opening.
“The work Steel Window Service and Supplies has done is really excellent with great attention to detail and the coloured glass and leading looks really good. The windows were in a terrible state but now, if you go into the courtyard and look up, they stand out without standing out, just as was intended when the building was built.”
Passive fire protection measures demonstrated in dramatic fashion by Exova Warringtonfire at FIREX International
Exova Warringtonfire will be demonstrating in dramatic fashion, the benefits of effective passive fire protection at FIREX International in June.
Using a mix of highly engaging interactive exhibits, including examples of a full size burnt fire door, glass, structural steel and service pipes, together with time-lapse video demonstrations on its stand C175, the team will encourage visitors to get hands on with their learning.
Technical experts will offer guided tours of its 80m² passive fire protection demonstration zone, commencing with a full-scale corridor and suspended ceiling simulation. The corridor will demonstrate best practice specification and installation of passive fire protection measures including fire doors, service pipes, cables, light switches and downlighters.
Meanwhile, Ross Newman, Principal Technical Officer at Exova Warringtonfire, will be a part of the panel discussing the Fire Safety Order 10 years on, examining what’s been learnt since its introduction, and whether it’s still fit for purpose. The seminar is the first of the exhibition and is scheduled for 10.45 am on June 21st in the Expertise and Guidance theatre. Ross will be joined by Nicholas Coombe from the London Fire Brigade and Colin Todd from C.S. Todd Associates.
On Tuesday afternoon at 15.10 and again on Wednesday afternoon at 12.40, Mark Cummings will host a 30 minute seminar which will demonstrate in dramatic style the difference in performance between correctly and incorrectly specified and installed fire doors, glazing and fire stopping for pipe and cable penetrations. Mark is the commercial head of Exova Warringtonfire’s fire testing team and has over 15 years’ experience of fire testing products, as well as representing the organisation on technical committees and trade associations.
In addition to the fire safety displays and demonstrations, experts from Exova BM TRADA and Warrington Certification, will also be on hand to explain the important role that third party certification plays in ensuring passive fire protection products perform as intended.
Details on its Certifire, FIRAS, FRACS and Q-Mark third party certification schemes for fire door manufacture, installation, inspection and maintenance will be available, as will those for the installation of fire-stopping elements and fire risk assessors.
As the demand for suitable commercial, retail and hospitality property continues to outstrip supply, meeting distinct customer and market requirements is a must for building owners seeking to maximise rents and occupancy rates. P C Henderson’s Flexirol Multidirectional sliding door hardware is ideal for build projects that require bespoke solutions to manage space and transform building interiors.
Refurbishing existing properties to a high standard is now a prerequisite for building owners. According to Savills’ Regional Office Market Review & Outlook report, the gap between new build rents and the best quality refurbished stock has narrowed[1]. In the retail and hospitality sectors, there has been a rise in re-modelling and fit-out projects due to increased competition and to accommodate new services and offerings[2][3].
“Multidirectional systems are suitable for a multitude of applications due to their high performance and versatility. Our Flexirol Multidirectional systems can be used to operate moveable walls and room dividers creating flexible work and entertainment spaces. As sliding shutter doors they can be used to cover large windows or glazed door expanses to manage solar gain and maximise the benefits of daylighting and natural ventilation. The systems have also been used on shop fronts within shopping centres to create sliding doors that can be stacked into the wall cavity to open up entrances, meeting the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.
“Our sliding and folding door hardware systems are perfect for saving space, maximising door opening widths, adjusting room sizes and increasing safety by removing an intrusive swing door. We can offer bespoke solutions wherever a sliding door can work.”
Ever changing legislation, flexible work practices and consumer preferences have meant that a one size fits all strategy doesn’t work. Building owners are now increasingly looking at innovative solutions to create adaptable spaces when embarking on major refurbishment works.
Flexirol Multidirectional is available in two hanger choices - 900 and 1350, offering two degrees of maximum movement. It is a top hung system, with the capability to carry glass, wood, aluminium and steel doors. The 900hardware can move leaves weighing up to 100kg, with the 1350able to manage heavier loads of up to 500kg.
When it comes to manufacturing custom electronics, there are tons of companies out there that can do anything once. The true value of a manufacturing partner is a company that not only has the capability to manufacture your product fast to help you get to market quicker and cost effectively, but also consistently. Effectively accounting for Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and product changes are factors that often get overlooked in manufacturers. Failing to find a supplier with stable speeds, costs, and a consistent process can cause major headaches down the line.
There are a lot of good things happening right now for many folks in the electronics manufacturing industry in the United States. The economy is going strong, unemployment rates are dropping, and there has been growth in the PCB industry over the past four months which hasn’t happened since May of 2016 according to the U.S. Purchasing Managers’ Index.
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My company was in search for an online document editing experience (similar to Google Docs) but with the option to install it on our own premises. Apart from online LibreOffice (which is definitely a cool technical idea but really too heavy, with a debatable user experience and some weird limitations), there was nothing to be found out there. Then by pure chance I stumbled upon ONLYOFFICE and magically our problem was solved! After a few hours of poking around with a few lines of code, I had my prototype up and running, and people in the company really impressed with it!
Well honestly it's hard to find anything wrong with this product, but if I need to, I would point out some complexity in the setup and also some gaps in the documentation (again from a technical standpoint). Also I found it after hours of research on the Internet, so maybe it would be great to invest in marketing as well (not only ads I mean). Finally (and I'm not sure this is a real shortcoming), business professionals that are proficient with e.g. Microsoft Excel keep asking for more Excel-like features to be implemented in ONLYOFFICE (because they really like the product).
My overall experience with OnlyOffice has been great. I had issues looking for a suite that had everything I needed. When I worked on documents or projects it seemed I was looking all around for one with good formatting options. When I found this one I was super excited. It helped me with the table of contents and also other issues I was dealing with for my document. I recommend other people using it, especially those who do loads of projects frequently. I love this software so much because it helps me manage my documents effectively. It's so easy and it's not complicated to use. It's a smooth software and it helps you get every task you need done. When you create a document there are options to save your document to docx,pdf, text, odt, rft, and html. Many programs that I have used in the past don't allow me to save my document to the file saving that I need. This is really important for me because certain projects that I work on have to have it saved to a certain one. I also love how there are loads of formatting options and since I am also a writer this helps me. As, I am working on each document or chapter for my book I have many options to choose from. When I was first looking for a office suite to work on my projects I was looking for one with a table of contents option and this one had it! I enjoy adding images to my projects and there is an option in the formatting section to do just that.
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Important features are not there (like automatic syncronization with Drive or Dropbox), also photo gallery is missing. No way to your network fellows know when there is a new document on a project, And no communication with the managers. It looks like the company is runned by a single person, Eugene. This person answers the online chat and will tell you to send the request to support. You do that...and one day later the same Eugene replies! Usually, you get no solution for your problem. Or you just give up.
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ANY METAL BAND WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GRIT, GROWL, AND GRIND SPENDS a lot of time on the road, and Cleveland, Ohio’s Chimaira is certainly no exception.
ANY METAL BAND WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GRIT, GROWL, AND GRIND SPENDS a lot of time on the road, and Cleveland, Ohio’s Chimaira is certainly no exception. They’ve proven their, er, mettle, over a decade chock-full of album/ tour/album/tour cycles that have forged the group into a formidable metal monolith. So, it comes as no surprise that the band would eventually release a live album to document its triumphs on the road. Chimaira’s new threedisc live CD/DVD package, Coming Alive [Ferret], shows the band at the top of its game.
Guitarists Rob Arnold and Matt DeVries form a fearsome and ambitious guitar duo. Chimaira’s tunes exhibit an obvious devotion to wicked, speed-oflight thrash riffing, with both DeVries and Arnold drawing inspiration not only from the usual suspects— Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax—but also death metal stalwarts such as Deicide and Napalm Death. Arnold’s solos deftly twist and turn—harmonically and rhythmically—over the crushingly fast blast beats, displaced stop/start motifs, and body-bludgeoning groove riffs, which offer some reprieve from the metal assault. Its no wonder the dude has his own Rock House instructional DVD, Metal Guitar: Song Writing, Riffing, and Soloing. Meanwhile, DeVries, who has been in Chimaira for eight of the band’s 12 years, is a true metal rhythm specialist, anchoring the proceedings with the sledgehammer-like delicacy of his wicked picking hand—the result of hours of metronome work—as well as challenging himself to get riffs faster, cleaner, and heavier. Coming Alive was recorded at the 10th Annual Chimaira Christmas Show at the House of Blues in Cleveland.
It must be nerve wracking knowing that you’re making an album and a concert film when you walk onstage.
Matt DeVries: Yeah, I was nervous knowing there were 13 cameras out there, all of our amps were miked, and our producer was backstage with a console tracking us for a live album. That’s tough not to think about, but I managed.
Rob Arnold: Its no big deal. Honestly, it seems like there’s been a guy with a camera following us around for eight or nine years, and at every show we play you look down and see video cameras and photographers, so you get pretty used to it. Also, knowing that we were making an album pumped us up and motivated us even more.
Coming Alive has a nice cross-section of tunes spanning Chimaira’s career. How has the writing process evolved for you throughout that time?
DeVries: We’ve written together long enough now that we can say to each other, “Hey man, that’s not very good.” It wasn’t always like that. When someone works on a tune they love for a long time and you know it’s not happening, you don’t want to hurt their feelings—but if you let it go, you run the risk of ending up with a crappy tune. You don’t want to proclaim an idea unfit too soon, however, which can be tough if you’re not seeing someone’s particular vision. That’s when trust and patience come in.
Typically, Rob and our lead singer [Mark Hunter] have always brought in more complete or nearly complete tunes than me. I focus on the riffs, whereas they have verses, choruses, and bridges. We mix and match a lot. Rob will have a tune that needs a bridge, and I’ll have a lot of riffs ready to go. It makes for some eclectic tunes. We will also email riffs and song ideas back and forth when we’re not together.
DeVries: It depends on the producer. Early on we did quite a bit—maybe up to four rhythm guitars per guy, per tune—but now its usually just two guitars each. And sometimes we used to record the same parts with different amps, but now we pretty much stick to our road setups.
Arnold: Typically, I’ll loop a riff in Pro Tools and improvise over it until I find something I like. After that, it’s all about building up the original theme, and then honing it until it’s ready to track. Sometimes I get lucky and an entire solo comes quickly. Other times it takes longer. I’m actually a really good whistler, and I’ll often whistle my ideas and then work them out on the guitar. Sometimes the stuff I come up with is too hard for me to play on the guitar, but it can still lead me down some really cool roads.
DeVries: We’ve each basically been using the same rigs on the road and in the studio for the past four album/tour cycles: Peavey 6505+ heads through Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabs loaded with Celestion Vintage 30s. My only nitpick with the Peavey is that the clean tone isn’t the best. To differentiate our tones a bit, I typically scoop my mids a touch, and Rob boosts his so his solos cut more. But it’s subtle. We also both run ISP Decimators to cut back on noise, and I sometimes use a Boss chorus on my cleaner tones.
Arnold: In the past, I used the least amount of gear possible to minimize opportunities for error. But since I added a few textures on the last couple of records, I wanted to be able to replicate them live, so lately I’ve been using a DigiTech GSP1101 multi-effects preamp and processor in the effects loop of my amp. I mostly use it for delay and modulation, but I also use it for wah and as a boost on solos. I’m looking into the Fractal Audio stuff now, however, so we’ll see how long I keep using the DigiTech.
DeVries: Yeah, I played a Viper for a long time, but now I play my signature model MFA-600, which is based on the Viper. All I really need is an EMG 81 pickup in the bridge position and a volume knob.
Arnold: I used to play an M-1000 and now I use my signature model RA-600. I basically took an M-1000, got rid of the neck pickup, the toggle switch, and the tone knob, and moved the volume control to where the tone knob used to be because it was too close to my hand. I’m also excited to try those new EMG passive pickups, which will be a departure because I’ve used 81s my whole life. But we’ve been having some serious noise issues and I’m hoping going passive will help.
DeVries: I’m always trying to fine-tune my right hand. From the time I started playing guitar at 14, the badass right-hand rhythm guys like Scott Ian from Anthrax and Mitch Harris from Napalm Death have been the players who inspired me the most. I’m always focusing on my downpicking. I’m also trying to develop my left hand, and Rob gives me tips on that stuff. I do some metronome work, but it’s mostly down picking slow then fast, alternate picking slow to fast, then tremolo picking slow to fast.
Arnold: I think I’ve improved over the life of the band, mostly because I play all the time. We tour a ton and I practice as much as possible when we’re off the road. It’s no secret— the more you play, the better you’re going to get. Having a guitar just sitting around collecting dust doesn’t help anything. I listen to older Chimaira stuff and I’m still proud of what I played, but my skills and knowledge of the fretboard have improved greatly.
Arnold: Matt Wicklund from God Forbid turned me on to a website called guitardreams. com that I’ve been going to for several weeks. That guy has a cool way of getting you to memorize patterns across the neck. Matt said he’s been playing for 20 years and it changed everything for him. I also watch a lot of YouTube videos. And this is kind of funny, but I’m a huge fan of old Schwarzenegger movies, and there’s one from 1986 called Raw Deal. The opening scene features this amazingly cool bluegrass tune, so I scrolled through the credits at the end and found out it was Ricky Skaggs. “One Way Rider” is the tune, and for the past week I’ve been obsessed with trying to pick up some bluegrass techniques. That’s really opened up my mind as to how many different ways you can speak with the instrument.
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When we talk about momentous, paradigm-shifting moments in modern football, they don’t come much more seismic than the contribution made to the pantheon by Blackburn Rovers on June 28th, 2011.
Having taken over the previous year, Blackburn’s new poultry-peddling owners Venkys decided to use their glamorous Premier League asset to help promote their fowl wares.
This meant that noted thespians Ryan Nelsen, David Dunn and Morten Gamst Pedersen were all pressed into action, starring in a timelessly awfully advert that was screened in India…
Yes, Rovers actually offer a collective ‘sign of the cross’ to the chicken and, yes, Michel Salgado is a two-time Champions League winner.
Also worth noting that Jason Roberts only pretends to bite into his delicious bright orange chicken drumstick because he is vegan.
Venkys are still in charge at Ewood Park, though nobody seems to be able to offer a definitive explanation as to why.
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Beautiful gold tone and filigre decorated cradle "Princess" style phone. Dial is in working condition. It has a smoke color faceted stone in center of dial. Cord has brass tone covering. There is a beautiful detail work and craftmanship on this phone. The phone is in its original 4 prone conector but can be easily adapted to actual working environment. This phone is in mint condition and it will make your hollywood regency decor a must to have.
Gold feathered beauties. Beautiful 1960s Vintage pair of Peacocks male and female. Material is Syroco, it feels like a plastic resin painted in sparkling gold. No damage to these beauty's. Approx. measures: Tall 13" height x 7.5" @ longest length 9" - Smaller 7.5" height x 11.5" @ longest length underside is felted with original labels which read: copyright syroco - made in usa . - Local pick up available.
Beautiful! I LOVE this brass mermaid statue! So beautiful and full of character and detail. In good vintage condition. - The dimensions are about 12" by 6.5" & 3.5" deep. - Local pick up available.
Beautiful figurine of a seated woman wearing an orange & purple summer dress in the "Seashore - Summer" pattern by Giuseppe Armani dated from 1989 Florence. The figurine measures approximately 9 1/2" in length (measuring across the base) by 13 3/4" tall and weighs approximately 3.6 lbs. - Local pick up available.
Beautiful and full of character and detail. In good vintage condition. - Constructed of High Density Resin - Won't rust. Bronzed Finish. The dimensions are about 22" Tall x 6" wide. - Local pick up available.
The fireplace screen measures 38" when fully opened, 24" tall to top of fan, and 28 " to top of handle. It weighs a hefty 14 lbs. and is in good condition for its age and use. It has not been restored and would look terrific in front of any fireplace.
There are a couple of slightly bent places on the fan "blades" but could be easily bent back as the blades are thin enough to bend. This does not hinder the fan opening and closing so we haven't tried to straighten the bent spot ourselves.The base of the screen is heavy brass -- very sturdy.
Vintage Hollywood Regency/Mid Century Solid Brass Curved Candle Holders Set of 2. Candle Holders are in gently USED Vintage Condition.
$34.99 + shipping and handling. - WE WILL EMAIL YOU FOR SEPARATE SHIPPING COST. [ This Item is shipped by Parcel Post! or can be picked up locally.
Bring cabin-chic style to your home while adding shine with this faux bison skull. It mounts on back with two screws, picture hooks or nails.
$174.99 + shipping and handling. - WE WILL EMAIL YOU FOR SEPARATE SHIPPING COST. [ This Item is shipped by Parcel Post! or can be picked up locally.
$174.99 + shipping and handling. [ This Item is shipped by Parcel Post! or can be picked up locally.
Our favorite eight legged friend from the deep blue is now on this sea-worthy pillow! The Sourpuss Nautical Dream blue satiny front pillow features an octopus illustration & is trimmed with black pom poms and back side is in black. It measures apporx. 13" by 13"
Our favorite eight legged friend from the deep blue is now on this sea-worthy pillow! The Sourpuss Nautical Dream black satiny front pillow features an octopus illustration & is trimmed with black pom poms and back side is in black. It measures approx. 13" by 13"
Now any time is Tattoo Time! Add a little flash to your lounge or bed with this satiny smooth pillow featuring a tattoo inspired design complete with heart with banner, fishnet legs, tattoo machine plus much more all surrounded by stars & dots. Pillow is trimmed with black pom poms.. 13" by 13"
Sourpuss Pretty Kitty Pillow yer the sexxxy kitty to teach us dolls us how to have a bad rockkin’ time. Dope az fckk, this 13X13 satiny and super softtt pillow features a badazz design fit fer any rockabilly babe. Featurin’ a tatted kitty as centerfold surrounded by all things femme-tastic. We know life is only as good as what the kitty controls. Trimmed with fuzzy black pom poms, this bby is the hardest soft good you’ll find.
Hand made and hand painted Venetian " Volto New Lillo" mask from Venice, Italy. This mask was imported from Venice, Italy. Her face is painted in purple and fuchsia pink. The mask is decorated with gold glitter and a gold braid trims around the edges. There are pink satin ties for wearing. Mask measures approx. 10 inches high, 6 inches wide and 3 1/2" deep. Mask also has a loop on top so it can be hang on wall. $61.99
Irresistible by Unknown. 16.0 X 12.5 inches. Give your home the that nostalgic feel with this vintage look Tin Sign. $22.00
Here is a gorgeous, very striking Art Deco style Vintage wall mask, wall sconce by About Face, a division of Clay Art of San Francisco Co. which no longer exists, making their masks highly collectible! This is a truly beautiful design of an exotic dreamy Art Deco woman in turban! The mask is in great condition with no chips or cracks, but does have of glaze crazing which is totally normal for these vintage masks as they age. Inside the sconce is a bit dusty, because it was on display for a while, but it can be cleaned. --The dimensions are about 9" by 7.5" & 3.5" deep.
Vintage and very rare ceramic wall sconce lamp light. Featuring an anthropomorphic face mask with fabulous “Art Deco” revival inspired styling. Made by Pelzman designs by Vandor ceramics in Japan about 1980s. Uses a small size bulb on off switch on cord. Condition is perfect with no flaws. --The dimensions are 9 ½” wide by 8” tall.
Ancient Greeks carved the human forms of their gods into the support structures of their buildings to give them strength and protection. In doing so, they made some of the most beautiful sculptures ever created. Now you can bring this beauty into your formal living areas and entryways with this French Neoclassical replica by Toscano. Unlike the stone original weighing hundreds of pounds, our nearly 2½-foot-tall, exclusive, quality designer resin sculpture is easily mounted to interior walls or to your home’s façade. 2 in Stock.
RARE Pair of Vintage Fitz and Floyd Candlesticks dating to 1977. These candlesticks are a combination of the body of a Harpy and the feet of Sphinx. The Candlestick Holders measure approximately 10 and 1/4" Tall and sit on a Round Base about 5" Across. - no chips or cracks.
This is a beautiful Millefiori style lamp with a multitude of colors to blend with any decor. The base is bronze for sturdiness and it still has all its strings in place. It comes apart easily to replace the candle bulb and is 13" high x 5" at the base. Music lover or not, this is a lovely piece.
17-1/2" Tall. Beads are acrylic with rust color Metal Base. - Colors: Pink [as shown.] - Light Bulb not included.
Moulin Rouge Inspired Sexy Legs Lamp with Corset Shade. This is a wonderful and large table lamp. It is 2ft 6” tall. The shade which mimics the shape of a corset is 16” in diameter with lacing along the “back”. A wonderful lace trim on the edges and beaded bottom portion. All topped off with a black rose accent. The legs stand in black high heels with actual cloth stockings on them with a slight fishnet pattern. A red rose sits on the base. The base is 9” in diameter. This lamp is working great and gives of a wonderful red glow in a darked room. Lamp has a small blemish on one leg. [Our last one.]- No refunds or exchange!
Everyone has seen this X-mas classic at least a dozen times, right? Well we’ve found an estate sales smaller version of the sexy and very popular Fish Net Leg Lamp that is sure to be displayed in any burlesque diva dressing room, like a badge of honor. It Measures 19”h, uses a 40w bulb (not included). You can also have the color of the shade change to match your decor, by any lamp shade repair company. - Color as shown. [1 in stock.]
This Fuchsia Lamp with Black Ostrich Feather Trim would be perfect for a Burlesque Decor. Base measures approximately 4 1/2" squared Base x 14.5". Shade measures approximately 9" in diameter x 8" tall. Lightbulb not included.
This beautiful 1950s Vintage Italian gilt metal Wheat Sheaf table. Sometimes called the Coco Chanel table
This beautiful piece of art was crafted in Italy of faux ivory, it may be alabaster or it may be some kind of composition material. It is made up of three parts, the top, a glass insert and a base. The base features an intricately sculptured 4-level design:
The table top is round, heavy, and has a beautifully carved design of a horse pulling a carriage being driven by an Asian driver with 2 Asian women passengers. This is surrounded by a decorative landscape and 2 other people along side the carriage. It also has some writing in Asian characters. The glass rests on 3 spots carved into the table. The glass is in good condition.
The table is 19/1/2" high and 17" in diameter. It weighs over 20 lbs. The table disassembles and reassembles easily. It has a round hole in the top of the base with a set screw. The top has a peg carved into it which pops into the hole in the base. Then you tighten the set screw to keep it together.
This sweet "Vintage Vibe" arm chair is in Tuscany Country style, light ochre Tuscan color paint with a fresh, upholstered seat in rust terracotta with contrasting Summer floral foliiage. Wonderful for a ladies desk or boudoir, or a side chair anywhere!
vintage mid-century Stanley faux bamboo buffet/credenza/console table in original wood stained finish with solid brass hardware, well-made, felt lined drawer opens and closes smoothly, perfect for the boho/chic/eclectic/mid-century curated interior...this piece would work well in a bedroom, a baby nursery as a changer, a console table in an entryway or a buffet/sideboard for a dining room...endless possibilities!!
Good as found vintage condition, normal wear and tear characteristic of vintage furniture, minor imperfections, marked Stanley, overall this buffet is in excellent condition.
Vintage white wicker magazine rack holder. A Shabby cottage decor piece! Strong and sturdy, Good size for Magazine or whatever you heart desires. In good condition, the white paint is rustic. --The dimensions are 15" tall, 22 1/2" wide, 11" deep.
Vintage white wicker magazine rack holder. A Shabby cottage decor piece! Strong and sturdy, large size for lots of storage. In good condition, the white paint is rustic. --The dimensions are 19" tall, 10" wide, 19" across.
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The first 6 hours with my iPod Mini have gone well, but I thought I’d use this post to sum up my experiences so far in case someone else finds them useful.
Apple recommends that you use USB2 but it’s still possible to use USB 1.1 with no problems. You will of course find that file transfers are much slower than they would be using USB2 or Firewire but if you’re stuck on a machine that doesn’t have those (like I am for now) then it’s not the end of the world.
I never knew this, and had I known I’d have been more keen to buy it sooner. It means you can charge the iPod without needing to plug it in to a computer – handy if you are on holiday and have left your computers behind, for example.
According to this iPodLounge article, doing 5 full recharge/discharge cycles boosts the Mini’s battery to 10 hours – 2 more than the advertised estimated time. Which will be good for very long train journeys (although now most trains provide an AC socket by the seats).
Merely having iTunes installed on its own doesn’t work. You have to install both. You can probably guess I realised this the hard way 🙂 .
Arguably the iPod isn’t much more than a very small removable HD with a few fancy buttons on the front and so like any other removable disk it appears in Windows Explorer (apparently using the FAT32 file system). You can therefore use your iPod like a HD, or at least you could if the files were sorted logically. Your music appears in the hidden folder ‘D:\iPod_Control\Music’ (where ‘D’ is the drive letter assigned by Windows to your iPod, and the files are installed in various folders below that. It’s not exactly intuitive but it’s one way of getting to them. Accessing your calendar, contacts and notes is somewhat easier, thankfully – they’re in unhidden folders at the root of the drive.
I use dBpowerAMP Music Converter to create my MP3s, because it uses the Lame encoder which is the best around. If you have it set to create ID3v2 tags (as opposed to ID3v1), then the iPod won’t be able to read the data from it. They’ll still play but say you had 4 songs by one artist on it and one of those songs used ID3v2 tags, only those 3 with ID3v1 tags would appear on the menu.
If you’re considering buying an iPod yourself, I hope this is helpful to you. I’ll probably have more to add as I get used to using it, so stay tuned.
Yeah, I did the constant charge/flatten cycle for a few days and I get a comfortable 10 hours out of mine. It does make a difference.
I gave up with iTunes as I really didn’t get on with it and have zero interest in it as a service.. so I use Anapod Explorer which is just great.
Two other observations on the iPod mini.. It can be tricky to Play a genre or band without skipping up or down and therefore playing the wrong one (especially on the move). And whacking the volume up high affects the battery life more than you’d expect.
I have converted most of my CD rips to AAC instead. You should try it out. It’s supposed to be better quality for the same bitrate and a smaller size. Important when you are running out of space like I have.
You can also try out iPod Agent – I use it for getting feeds into my Notes. I read yours in there on my daily commute 😉
What trains do you use? None of the ones round here (Cambridge) have AC adaptors, at least that I’m aware of…
Virgin has them all through its trains, GNER and First Transpennine have them in first class on many of their trains. It tends to be the long distance services that provide them.
I’d consider AAC but there’s a greater compatibility issue. You can throw MP3s at anything and they work. 🙂
I never noticed the ID3V2 problem on mine, but a quick Google appears to show lots of options for dealing with the problem!
I am glad you enjoy your iPod mini! I did not know it came with an AC adapter either. I think I would be more inclined to buy a mini if it was a 6 or 10 GB drive. For now my 15 and 30 GB iPods will have to do 😛
That 4 GB HD is too small to hold enough music AND a copy of OS X on it, as I like having a bootable OS X install on my iPods at all times, just in case.
Neil, you article prompted me to check out iPod prices on amazon and I’m just trying to figure out the advantage of an iPod mini (4GB, around £179) over a regular iPod (20GB, around £204).
Also, having checked out the specs on-line I was trying to figure out if there is a limit to the filesize allowed. For example I am presently shifting my audio cassette collection to ogg/mp3 format an of course – until you splice the file up into individual tracks – that makes for huge files.
The new iPod obviously has more space and also has a battery that lasts longer when fully charged. I mostly went for the Mini due to it being smaller in size and cheaper.
Thanks for the useful advice Neil. It’s good to know that my ipod mini will still work with USB1.1. I may convert up to 2.0 some day – I’ll see what the xfer speed is like.
Do you know of any ‘dongle / adaptor’ that can be used for usb 1.1 -> 2.0 conversion? ie. without having to switch cards around inside PC.
No such dongle exists. It’s like looking for an adapter for a diamond 4mb video card to give it more mem or speed but it still has the same rgb port. USB 2.0 uses the same connector but a different packet chaining technique. When a device is connected, it sends an inquiry to see if it will respond to a USB 2.0 packet chain. Sort of like ping-pong. If there is no pong, it switches to USB 1.1. Usb2.0 cards are cheap as hell here in the states. I would recommend a USB2.0/Firewire Card, killing 2 birds with one stone. They are extremely simple to install and are plug and play, so under winxp you won’t need any drivers because the system already has a set. I would recommend the IOGEAR GUF320 PCI, i already have one in my older unit, and it works perfectly.
The Star will soon be welcoming a new member to its team. Kevin Mills has been named editor of the award-winning newspaper.
Kevin Mills has been named editor of the award-winning newspaper. He will replace former editor Bob Hall who left the paper last month to take a position with Selkirk College.
Currently a reporter and assistant editor at the Abbotsford News, Mills will begin his new position in Nelson on October 21.
Mills admitted leaving the Fraser Valley will be difficult: “I’ve spent more than two decades covering the issues there and made many friends and contacts. However, coming to a community as beautiful, interesting and diverse as Nelson will make the transition much easier.”
Mills is a graduate of Simon Fraser University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in English. He started his journalism career working at the Mission City Record in 1989 and then moved on to the Abbotsford News.
During his time there, Mills has served as reporter, entertainment editor, sports editor, special sections coordinator and business editor.
a good case could be made for Jenn Grant being awarded honourary Nelsonite status, even though she hasn’t been here yet.
“Do you know if there are any gluten-free places in Nelson?” asks a curious voice through a crackly telephone.
The voice belongs to Jenn Grant, the Halifax-based folk pop songstress who has been steadily wowing listeners and peers since her debut album, Orchestra for the Moon, first came out six years ago. Now, four studio LPs, a number of EPs, countless collaborations, and a side project or two later, Grant is finally coming through Nelson. And if a friendlier town for gluten-intolerance exists in Canada, then modern day cartographers haven’t mapped it yet.
In fact, a good case could be made for Grant being awarded honourary Nelsonite status, even though she hasn’t been here yet. There’s her fierce and fearless sense of communal music making — even while straying from the folk-pop sound that she’s made her signature — from her scene-stealing guest spots on a number of hip-hop artist’s Buck 65’s tracks, to her genre-bending electro-leaning collaborative project AquaAlta with producers Charles Austin and Graeme Campbell.
There’s also her aptitude for the visual arts: Grant is a holder of a BFA in painting. “It’s a luxury to be able to paint,” she says. “Painting is an exercise that strengthens you and makes your mind more open to creating music. It’s using a muscle that then triggers something, and you become more open to art.”
She also used the previous leg of her tour to showcase works by artist and printmaker Charley Young, who specializes in architectural monoprints of condemned urban facades. Though Young’s work is no longer touring with Grant, that doesn’t negate her artsy bonafides.
But Grant isn’t coming to Nelson alone. She has recently joined forces with Canadiana pop titan Ron Sexsmith to tour the country both promoting her latest record (last year’s sublime The Beautiful Wild) and trying out some new material. “To be honest, I kind of felt like the album cycle was short-lived for this record,” says Grant. “I feel it deserves a bit more time to get around the block.”
If her restless touring and creative schedule were interrupted, there’s good reason. “My mom passed away while were making it [The Beautiful Wild], as we were finishing recording. She loved the record and it’s really a tribute to her in some ways so I wanted to honour that.”
When asked if it was difficult to return to these songs, just over a year later, at the risk of bringing up heavy feelings, she doesn’t balk: “Oh yeah, definitely… but it’s been therapeutic. I didn’t know if I’d be able to, but it’s actually been a really beautiful thing. I’ve felt a deeper connection to the feelings that I had before. It’s been special.”
Jenn Grant and Ron Sexsmith will bring their distinct brands of thoughtful folk pop to Spiritbar this Tuesday, October 8.
And when informed that she wouldn’t be able to walk through downtown Nelson without bumping into something that was gluten free, Grant laughed: “I’m so happy. I want to go there now!”
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Sheez. It's really been a long time since I posted. I guess I've had writer's block or just altogether block. Right before Thanksgiving my sweet Grandfather unexpectedly passed away. We got our things together and left for NC the next morning. We had to drive since we couldn't put Keegan in the kennel on a Sunday. We drove almost the whole way and had to stop and stay the night in Atlanta. It is a 17 hour drive.
Since it was the week before Thanksgiving, we just took the time off to spend with my family. It was lovely to see them since I normally only see them once a year. There is nothing like visiting family to put things in perspective. They are the most important part of life.
Now we are headed to Puerto Rico to visit G's family for two weeks. We leave on Christmas Day at 5:30 in the morning! It is going to be great to see them too. Being in Puerto Rico for Christmas and New Year's is quite an experience. The food is so good that I'm bound to gain another 5 pounds. Cafe con leche and quesitos, here I come! If you've never visited PR, you must go. The people are so friendly and of course it's sunny, warm and the island has so much to offer; the beach, the rainforest and well, the food!
But hey, I'm not writing to give you a travel guide. I wanted to tell you about my latest obsession, Nars cosmetics. Of course I discovered certain Nars products years ago like Orgasm blush and Dolce Vita lipstick, but now I've ventured into their eyeshadow and foundation.
Recently I got the Best Palette from Nordstrom and it is so perfect for a neutral, pretty eye. Here is a picture. It has the famous duo All About Eve, Kalahari duo and Bellisima I inside. I've been using Mac shadows for awhile but I think that Nars is certainly a step above in quality.
If you have a local Nordstrom, they are giving out a free eye shadow or gloss with $75 purchase. I always end up buying myself something at Christmas because I'm out there shopping more than normal! Yesterday I decided to try their foundation because they added a lighter color to the line. I got the firming foundation in Siberia. I wore my Cover Girl foundation on one side and the Nars on the other. To be honest, the Cover Girl held it's own, but the Nars "melted" a little less and smoothed into my skin better. We'll see if it is worth the pricetag or not. I also got this three pack of lip gloss duos. I adore their lipgloss. I like Mac lip gloss too, but Nars colors really work well with my pigmented lips. I am a sucker for a set because I like to experiment and try out different colors.
OK, if you've never tried Nars and want a good deal, I have a little present for you. There is a store in Massachusetts called Beauty and Main that is discontinuing their Nars line. One of the stores has collected all the inventory and is selling all Nars products at 50% off! This is a perfect chance to try one of their crazy color duos, or try a new lipstick color. They still have a lot left, but you'll have to call to order. The number is 781-237-1685 and you can speak to Natalie or Emily. They are very helpful and it's free shipping with orders over $75.00--see update below.
Update: Emily just emailed me and said since the Nars on on sale that the shipping will be $9, which is still a deal girls!
I got the Kilimanjaro duo, the Persepolis duo, Miss Sadie lipliner, Vagabond lip lacquer and two Sabrina lip treatments. That is a lot of stuff I know, which is why I called it my Nars obssession. Remember that post a long time ago about how I only wanted to have a little basket of makeup? I'm thinking that is not going to happen.
When I was at home in NC, I got together with my Aunt Delores for coffee. I give her the credit for starting me on my lipstick addiction. She used to give me little baskets with all kinds of lipsticks that she had tried and didn't work for her. As a teenager who couldn't afford to buy a lot of makeup, I loved it! So after coffee, we both pulled out our lipgloss to put on after we finished. I wanted to show her my colors and ended up pulling out about 12 lipsticks and glosses. Can you have too many? I don't think so. She had about the same amount which is why I love her so!!! You gotta love a girly-girl!
I know this is quite a rambling post, but I wanted to get on here and tell you about the Nars sale and let you know that I haven't fallen off the face of the earth!
what a warm, caring person you are and your husband....making time to be w/those you love as they need you...so very sorry about your grandfather.......enjoy that special time in PR!!! sure sounds awesome....your aunt seems like a nice person; esp. if she loves lipstick and gloss...
I am so happy to see you back. I have really missed you. I love Nars blush, lipsticks and their All About Eve eyeshadow duo is one I use a lot!
Like you and Aunt Delores I often have 10-15 lipsticks/glosses in my purse. It is a bit excessive. But, I like options.;-)
Please join us at our 12th annual Heroes event. We have a lot of new vendors and participants this year. The event is free, so please bring the entire family for a fun packed afternoon. If you are interested in donating blood, please call 610-285-2720 to schedule an appointment, or stop by the Cloud Nine Pet Services tent at the event. You will be entered in a drawing to win $100 !!
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The posters listed below are some of those displayed during the morning and afternoon sessions on Thursday, May 18, 2017 as part of the annual Scholars Week activities.
Calibration of the Agricultural Policy/Environmental eXtender (APEX) model for use in western Washington
Determination of fucoidan, alginate, and protein concentrations in edible seaweeds from the Salish Sea Region
Intergenerational Family Connections and Undergraduate Experience of Southeast Asian Students at Western Washington University
Utilizing spatial analysis to predict optimal locations for wind energy production in Washington state and British Columbia
Variations in abundance of Psuedacris regilla in relation to canopy and shrub cover near bodies of water in the Chuckanut Mountains, WA
The Arctic's shrinking sea ice gives way to increasingly navigable shipping corridors: GIS based analysis by satellite imagery and radar observation
Ground and Excited State Energies of Solar Thermal Fuel Candidates from Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Density-functional Tight-binding (DFTB) Calculations.
"Post-concussion services in speech-language pathology: Awareness, attitudes, and training in concussion for currently practicing SLPs."
Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles with Spectroscopic Analysis and Atomic Resolution Imaging
Variation in dietary intake and DNA methylation: The possibility of a remnant thrifty epigenotype in populations remaining at risk for seasonal food shortages.
Climbing roses are cultivars characterized by long shoots similar to creepers. These bushes when covered with flowers are undoubtedly the decoration of each garden and look beautifully with a variety of colours, grown on supports, grids and pergolas. How to plant and take care of climbing roses in your garden? We will guide you step by step. We have been doing garden maintenance Blackrock where we successfully maintain beautiful climbing roses.
Before planting roses should be watered plentifully so that the soil in the pot is well moist. Dig a hole 2-3 times bigger than the root ball. At the bottom put down a layer of garden turf or multipurpose compost. Roses are best grown in pervious and compost-rich soil. Despite their popular name, climbing roses do not self-climb on the support. They should be tied in such a way that the shoots run as flat as possible along the support poles or walls. This way the plant gets maximum of sun and the flower buds will burst and the whole wall will cover the flowers.
During the vegetation period is important to check whether the roses do not appear to be attacked by insects or have fungal diseases. The list of insects that feed on roses is long. Their sweet smell lures aphids, whitefly, thrips and other insects. Therefore, it is important to immediately protect them by spraying with a systemic rose spray. This type of spray is quickly absorbed by leaves and young twigs and moves along with the sap juice throughout the plant. Insects feeding on the sap juice of plants die even if not directly sprayed. The treatment protects bushes against insects for up to 21 days.
Similarly, we deal with fungal diseases. Throughout the horticultural season we control whether the plant is not infected by fungal pathogens and react immediately when we see something disturbing. The most common illness found on roses is powdery mildew, rose rust and black spot.
Do not forget about regular fertilization and watering your roses. If they are in good condition they will become more resistant to fungal diseases and insects.
It is worth to plant climbing roses in the garden, because they are beautiful decoration of garden walls, pergolas and trellises. The newly planted rose grows very quickly and after 2-3 years it grows to its full size.
When climbing roses are grown laterally they will often produce more blooms than those that grow vertically.
If this section of the gardening tips has been useful to you, then you need to see others. You will find advices on cutting trees, hedge cutting, or lawn care, setting up a new garden, fertilizing tips. We encourage you to visit Celtic Gardens frequently. Let us know if you need good gardener Dublin – Long live the garden!
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How many here shoot pcp more than brake barrel rifles? I just bought a Gamo Swarm .22 cal. I love this rifle
& now I,m looking down the road to a PCP. But I wonder if I buy a PCP will I still shoot my Brake Barrel much if any?
Kind of depends on what brand of guns you are talking about. The nicer they are the more you are likely to shoot them.
I have 4 Weihrauchs 2 HW35's, an HW77 and a R1/HW80. I shoot all of them because each one does something different that I want. I shoot the HW35's the most as they are the easiest to cock. I shoot the R1 the least as it is way harder to cock than any of the others, but it is my go to hunting rifle.
The problem you will run into with your PCP is either keeping a tank filled and ready to use, or having to pump it up every time you want to use it.
That's a question that you can ask a hundred different guys and get a hundred different answers. I own two break barrels and recently bought my first PCP. Even though I now shoot the PCP more I still shoot both break barrels about the same as I used to.
This is because I'm repeatedly trying to improve the performance of the break barrels either through mods or thru practice. My PCP is one of the "Budget" PCPs that I bought on sale. It's a Umarex Gauntlet. It shot well out of the box but with a few mods I've been able to get it from accurate to very-accurate without alot of effort so, this is why I shoot it just a bit more than the break barrels.
When I bought my PCP I also bought a cheap hand pump off of Ebay for thirty-five bucks. I don't shoot all that much so I guess this is why I can let it sit for a couple of weeks at a time before topping it off. I can get well over 40 or fifty shots out of it and still keep the same velocity levels but I generally only let the pressure in the tank dip to about 2000psi before a refill. For me and my cheap little hand pump, that equates to about 100 strokes of the hand pump to get it back to 3000psi.
Unless you have a physical impairment that would keep you from hand pumping, don't let the hand-pumping-drudgery stories of those who can afford tanks and hoses and store-bought refills keep you from giving PCPs a go. A little exercise never hurt anyone. In the end it's your choice and your decision. I own both types of air guns and enjoy shooting both as much as I can. For me the limiting factor is my work schedule, not which one I like best. It's like having a bunch of offspring/children and trying to choose which one you like best. You can't help but love em all.
No PCP's here, but do have a healthy collection of break-barrels & single-stroke pneumatics, in both rifle & pistol.
I do keep coming back to my break-barrels because I enjoy the simple rhythm of cocking & shooting - no bolt manipulation or extra steps.
Hollow Point the Umarex Gauntlet in .22 is the rifle I,m thinking of buying. What did you do to improve the accuracy?
I outlined what I did to my Gauntlet in one of the other threads here in the air gun part of the forum. Basically I increased the output pressure level in the regulator so that I now get more velocity out of the cheaper pellets I'm shooting. I also designed and installed a little do-hickey I call a "Flop-Stopper". On the Gauntlet the barrel really has no support except where it fits into the front of the reciever. The lack of support gave the barrel alot of up and down flex. The "Flop-Stopper" mitigates most of that up and down flop in the barrel.
This isn't really a bad thing because if it were these guns wouldn't shoot as good as they do out of the box. I just figured that if the barrel has that much whip and it shoots good, if I stiffened the barrel a bit more it should enhance the accuracy. In my case, I think I was right cause I rarely ever miss feral pigeons at sixty yards or more. My break barrels will both do the same but those two air rifles are more like tinkering rifles right now. While one is up and shooting the other one is in pieces on my work bench.
On the Gauntlet I recently modified the factory shroud to make it a bit more back yard friendly. This mod included replacing the factory air-splitter with a slightly larger aluminum air-splitter. I also recently 3D printed a set of peep sights for it. I keep going back and forth from a scope to a set of peep sights with it. Right now it's wearing a cheap scope I bought off of Ebay.
So on the Gauntlet I did the shroud mod, trigger job, Flop-Stopper, regulator mod and peep sights. I know that with the written word this seems like alot of work but, it's really not. At least it wasn't for me; and if I can do it anyone can.
Incidentally, I recently came across a new video of the latest Gauntlet offering. It's a .25 caliber.
I like knowing that if all else fails I can put meat in the pot with a round ball cast by myself (.22) and shot in any of several break barrel guns. I favor the Hatsan's myself and have both 135 QE Vortex and 95 vortex. Both of which will put that cast round ball into one ragged hole.
Add to that a pair of Sheridan Blue Streaks and something like 5,000 pellets. Plus a pair of the Crossman 1322's with shoulder stocks.
It is a touch bigger than the Crossman Premier HP's I normally shoot. Needs to be tapped into the barrel.
Dang Ron I could buy two Gauntlet,s PCP for less than one Air Arms TX200 Rifle. Also what are rock chucks, are they just pest? Are they edible?
I agree with some of the others, I'd take the TX200 over 10 cheapos, also the good springers like Air Arms, Weirauch, RWS will serve you better, be more accurate and cheaper to operate then all but the best PCPs costing thousands. I have an HW97, HW95, and TX200 Springers and an AA S510, Daystate Wolverine, and Daystate Huntsman PCPs, but find myself using the springers more all the time.
Well I,m sure the TX200 is a very fine air rifle. But $650 or more for a springer air rifle is way more than I would
ever pay. Air rifles are just now coming down to earth, price wise. But let,s face it, the average Joe lunch bucket
American just can't afford that kind of cash for a air rifle. I think it is great some of you can, but I have as much fun
with my Gamo .22 Swarm. I did not realize this hobby had upper & lower class of folks involved in this hobby.
In the past I just bought air rifles I could afford & shot them for fun. I,m starting to wonder if I should just keep
it that way. I just thought it may be fun hanging out with people that had the same interest. I was thinking of going
One reason I have not gotten into the PCP game is the cost - I greatly enjoy my inexpensive springer (used Diana M27) and single-stroke pneumatics (Daisy 853 rifle & 717 pistol). In stock form, none of these have values in excess of ~$250 - and all have 'favorite pellets' costing only 1 to 1.5 cents each.
But in your original post it sounded like you had some interest in the PCP format - and what little I know of those, is that it is much more of a money ($$$) game.
I know that I can buy an entry-level springer for $50-$100, but am much happier with a German-mfg RWS/Diana; the China-mfg springers do not do it for me. If I was to look into PCP I would expect to find a similar situation.
Edit: Another way to say the above, is that I think a budget airgunner might be happier with a mid-line springer than a low-end PCP perhaps?
I have three genres of air rifles: the break barrel springers, the C02 Crosman rifle, and Air Arms PCP. I was NOT excited to purchase/get in to the PCP genre, but the reigning board of directors at the gun club I belong to which hosted in-door .22 rifle target shooting all of our frigid winters decided the place would no longer be allowed, from residual lead in air and settled upon stuff, to host wedding receptions, fund raising dinners, or similar. (This is for info -- not worthy of further discussion ). Anyhoos, several members from that club elected to try indoor air-rifle match shooting at a nearby range, which welcomed the activity. While most spent around (or more) than a grand, my retired income suggested a much more conservative approach, so -- from Pyramid Air -- I purchased a T200 AirArms competition .177 PCP rifle which was a "return" to them. The rifle came, looking as it had never been fired -- only "giveaway" that it was pre-owned was the box had masking tape on it, and the instruction sheet was obviously read before I got it. Wow!, does it shoot ever so much better than I can ! To answer your question re "which" gets shot the most, in terms of numbers, for match work that's up to 90 + practice shots -- generally about 125 -- each shooting eve. On the other hand, for just having fun vis critters at camp, the break action (also a .177) gets the most use. And the C02? My Crosman is $70.00 of PURE fun -- it is a repeater, and for, say, shooting Rocket Targets (they propel empty pop cans ~10-12 feet in air when hit, for a 2nd shot at the now flying pop can) which is truly incredible (but, re 2nd shot success frustrating). With my PCP, there's a LOT of pumping to do with an air pump to pre-charge it. Or, the rich guys have SCUBA tanks they have filled at a local welding supply shop. Of the three -- the break barrel is perhaps the "best" -- as all you really need is the rifle and a can of pellets...
I am an average guy. I work in a feed mill and have no title on my coveralls. I am Joe Lunch bucket. Yes my rifle was a lot of money. After I put the scope on it I was looking right at 1000.00 and yes I would do it again. Here is the thing.
I bought three different break barrels a winchester, a Benjamin trail NP2, and a Hatsan 125TH springer. Those three guns shot horrible. The triggers were bad, they were not accurate. And the Hatsan recoiled so bad that the scope rail came off the gun. I was buying 100 to 250 dollar guns and I was disappointed time and time again. I am not a rich guy I work 40 hours a week. But I made up my mind I needed a good air rifle. I studied it and watched many videos. I talked to guys that had them on line. I was thinking I wanted either a LGU, TX200, or a HW97. All three are I believe well made rifles. The video that made me want the TX200 was a rebuild video I will link it below. The TX200 is the easiest gun to rebuild that I have seen. You don't need a spring compressor. It is simple and easy.
Rock Chucks are a yellow bellied marmot. They are a lot like a ground hog. They can weigh up to 20 pounds. No one eats them. I have these things in my yard in town. So I decided to find out where they were coming from. I went to the neighbor farm. I asked for permission to hunt with an air rifle. He said yes and then he started telling other farmers. Next thing you know I am a hired gunner for 7 farms. I have killed 244 rock chucks with the TX200.
I am the kind of guy that looks at the TX200 as a bargain, well worth the money. My other rifles were a complete waste of money. If I add up what the other three cost, the scopes, and mounts I am well over 700 dollars for three guns that are junk. Ya I paid 1000 for a spring gun and scope but after 2500 rounds. I have killed 244 rock chucks, at least 100 pigeons maybe 50 collard doves and about 50 squirrels. I can tell you after all that shooting it is as accurate and maybe more so than the day I got it.
Because I have a spring I don't need a tank, I don't have to worry is I am going to run out of air. If I need to shoot a rock chuck or a dove at 70 yards, I can do it. I know that much money sounds extravagant but a guy can save and get a good one. Since I got my TX200 I don't even shoot 22 LR any more. I don't need to.
Again I AM Joe Lunch bucket. I have a modest house in a small town. I make an average wage for the area and I have been at the same job for 34 years. My wife has a daycare in our home for over 25 years. I don't take expensive trips. I am an average guy. But I like to buy things that are of good quality. Buying cheap stuff is buying a head ache. and nothing good ever comes at a low price. You get what you pay for.
I had a need for a very accurate air rifle. I needed to keep these rock chucks away from my home. Killing them on the farms up the road is better than in my yard.
In your post you make me out to be a rich guy that has expensive toys. You are wrong I am a guy that saves and gets things that are good quality, and worth my hard earned money. I work 45 to 50 hours a week in a feed mill. I don't want to waste a penny that I earn.
I wanted a good air rifle that is dependable, accurate, and will be the kind of gun I hand down to my son some day. Most air rifles under 300 dollars are not dependable, not accurate, and they are not going to last long enough to hand down as a family heirloom.
This is my shooting bench at work. I shoot off my 1988 toyota pickup that I drive daily and I have owned since 1990. It has a quarter million miles on it it is not upper class.
I looked at getting a PCP but to me those are the expensive guns. Once you get a gun then you need a pump. The pumps take a long time to fill the gun. So a guy can get a SCBA tank. Then you have to find someone to fill it. Then your always wondering will I run out if air. Or you could buy a compressor. and the cheap ones don't last as long as a green banana. The good ones cost 1500 bucks.
If a person simply can't save up enough money to buy a quality air rifle I understand. Maybe all they want to do it pop a balloon at 20 yards. Maybe all they want to do is hit a pop can at 30 yards 3 out of 5 times. If that is the kind of shooting some guys do and they simply can not save for a better one then sticking with a lower cost gun might seem like the way to go. And for them I am sure it is the only way. But if a guy really thinks about it. Figure out what you expect out of an air rifle.
For me I needed the best I could buy. I couldn't see me using a PCP because of cost and lack of ability to fill the tank. But I needed a gun that I could count on. Nothing I tried before I could trust.
I'm an above average redneck! I don't make a lot of money but my priorities are right. When I show up at the range my guns cost more than my vehicle.
I went down the PCP path with a RAW TM1000. Shot airguns with a good friend that moved away and I lost interest and sold the RAW to buy a Dillon 1050. A few other air guns and my tank were also sold off. I have been shooting the TX a lot here lately. We live on a flat acre so I have no back stop or safe direction to put one for powder burners. I'm going to buy a metal carport and set up a proper airgun range at my house. I'm also going to buy another RAW. Really thinking about a 30 Cal this time.
I can answer 2 questions. #1 a quality PCP will be the most accurate gun of any kind within its useful range. My RAW 177 was set up as a silhouette rifle and making hits on rams @ 45 yards was much easier than with a Springer. I have a Anschutz 1712 silhouette rifle (my avatar) the RAW was more accurate @50 yards. Both guns cost about the same completely set up.
Well you guys do not have to justify to me, it is your money. I guess I,m just as bad in that I have many Guns. Ron I,m the Guy that
named your black powder gun Hot Rod Renegade. You helped me with my Lyman GPH. No I did not mean to come across in a bad way.
But I would have a hard time paying that much for a springer. Heck I just have a Gamo .22 Swarm but at 50 yards it stacks them in there.
I recently bought my first air gun, a Weihrauch HW95 w/scope. It isn't even broken in yet but I'm working on it. Getting comfortable with the artillery hold is taking me longer than I expected. I keep wanting to pull the butt in hard to my shoulder. Yes, it is hard(?) to cock but I can't say how hard because I have never had anything else so can't compare.
Before I bought the HW95, I was considering a PCP. I felt sure I would have access to a compressor at the fire station. As a county commissioner, I helped get them $$ for a new 4000 psi(?) compressor when their old one wasn't up to the task any longer. So far I haven't thought too much about it since I'm having too much fun with the springer. At this point it doesn't make too much sense to spend a lot of money for limited added fun.
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Caroline Corkery is a Career Guidance teacher at Clongowes Wood College located in Abbey, Galway. When comparing Caroline Corkery's ratings to other teachers in the county of Galway, Caroline Corkery's ratings are above the average of 4.33 stars. Additionally, the average teacher rating at Clongowes Wood College is 4.44 stars.
very dedicated always looking to help you in any way possible. very good at gettinf speakers to come to the school
A bit of a step up from our last career counseller! very sharp, this woman knows the inside story. Shes nice aswell
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A post-processing method suitable for low bit rate spatial domain block-coded images is described. An adaptive filtering process is employed to reduce the visually annoying artefacts introduced from compression. The decision-based filtering uses an estimation of the local characteristics of the coded image. For the areas of low image detail a smoothing operator is used; whereas in the high image d... View full abstract»
The blocking effect is known to be the major degradation in block based video compression techniques. In this paper, we describe an adaptive postprocessing algorithm for the reduction of blocking effect in video coded sequences. It is based on a visual model for the prediction of blockiness visibility. The postfiltering operation is based on a 3D adaptive filter. A space-variant spatial filter is ... View full abstract»
We investigate a new postprocessing approach to reduce blocking artifacts in DCT-based video compression. Because blocking artifacts occur due to quantization of DCT coefficients, we effectively adjust the low-order DCT coefficients to remove discontinuities at block corners in smooth areas of the image. For blocking in detailed areas of the image, we camouflage black corners by adding a noisy dit... View full abstract»
Block transform coding is widely used in image and video compression methods. Due to quantization error, there are blocking artifacts in the decoded image. This paper presents a pre-processing method, called pre-distortion, to reduce both the bit rate and blocking artifacts. The proposed algorithm is an iterative algorithm which reduces the blocking artifacts of the decoded image by introducing di... View full abstract»
The major artifacts of the JPEG compressed images are blocking and ringing, which are mainly due to the coarse quantization of low frequency and high frequency DCT components, respectively. At a very low bit rate, these artifacts might be rather disturbing to human eyes. While research for reduction of blocking effects has been relatively extensively conducted, little has been done for improving r... View full abstract»
In this paper, a non-iterative post-processing method is proposed to restore the images encoded with block-based compression standards such as JPEG. This method classifies small local boundary regions according to their intensity distribution and then select appropriate linear predictors to estimate the corresponding boundary pixels in the regions. This approach is easy to implement and we found i... View full abstract»
With limited additional effort, one can obtain valuable information on the subjective performance of image compression schemes. The choice of an appropriate experimental technique, however, is not always trivial. We show that the different nature of the artifacts introduced by different coders causes problems when evaluations are carried out using direct numerical category scaling. We demonstrate ... View full abstract»
A joint source-channel coding technique is proposed for transmitting grey-level images over a binary channel with additive Markov noise. In this scheme, inherent or residual (after source coding) image redundancy is exploited at the receiver in an appropriately designed MAP detector. Two methods are presented. The first method relies on MAP decoding of uncompressed bit-plane encoded images. The se... View full abstract»
Astronomical images currently provide large amounts of data. Lossy compression algorithms have recently been developed for high compression ratios. These compression techniques introduce distortion in the compressed images and for high compression ratios, a blocking effect appears. A new algorithm based on the regularization theory is proposed for the restoration of such lossy compressed astronomi... View full abstract»
Error concealment of still image and video streams with multi-directional recursive nonlinear filters
A novel approach for error concealment in block-based image and video coding systems over the ATM networks is presented. This new approach aims at reconstructing the lost pixels in the intra-coded frames by spatial interpolation of the nearest undamaged pixels with a recursive multi-directional nonlinear filtering scheme. The lost interframe information are also reconstructed by using robust nonli... View full abstract»
A postprocessing algorithm is proposed to reduce the blocking artifacts of joint photographic experts group (JPEG) decompressed images. The reconstructed images from JPEG compression produce noticeable image degradation near the block boundaries, in particular, for highly compressed images because each block is transformed and quantized independently. The reduction of these blocking effects has be... View full abstract»
A spline-based adaptive filter for the removal of blocking artifacts in image sequences coded at very low bitrate
In this paper, a method for the reduction of blocking effect in image sequences coded at very low bitrate is presented. The proposed operator is capable of adapting its behaviour to the local characteristics of the images. In areas containing details, the degradation introduced by block-based coding is often masked by the texture itself and a satisfactory visual effect can be achieved by simply le... View full abstract»
In ATM networks cell loss causes data to be dropped in the channel. When digital video is transmitted over these networks one must be able to reconstruct the missing data so that the impact of these errors is minimized. In this paper we describe a Bayesian approach to conceal these errors. Assuming that the digital video has been encoded using the MPEG1 or MPEG2 compression scheme, each frame is m... View full abstract»
A projection-based post-processing technique to reduce blocking artifact using a priori information on DCT coefficients of adjacent blocks
We propose a novel post-processing technique based on the theory of projections onto convex sets (POCS) to reduce the blocking artifacts in decoded images. Assuming that original image is highly correlated, the global frequency characteristics in two adjacent blocks may be similar to the local one in each block. Thus, we can consider the high frequency components of the global characteristics that... View full abstract»
In the area of robotic vision we are interested in developing algorithms for the control of a robot manipulator by means of visual feedback. Image analysis and exploitation of the image features are therefore steps of importance. This paper deals with the problem of three-dimensional localization of objects representing circular patterns. The first part of the paper is concerned with the parametri... View full abstract»
We propose a new technique of rate control for very low bit rate video coding for visual telephony. The scheme is optimized for a video coder conforming to the H.263 standard and outperforms the linear rate control scheme used in the test model in terms of visual performance and frame jerkiness at the output. The rate control scheme,is designed for a variable bit-rate and variable frame rate coder... View full abstract»
A new transform, called the rounding transform (RT), is introduced which employs a pair of rounding operations namely, rounding up and rounding down operations. The RT is of interest in pyramid data structured coding for progressive and lossless image transmission, since the total number of data to be transmitted is the same as that of the original without overhead bits and since it has the advant... View full abstract»
We present a control scheme for a rate scalable video codec. We describe a wavelet based video codec with motion compensation used to reduce temporal redundancy. The prediction error frames are encoded using an embedded zerotree wavelet (EZW) approach which allows data rate scalability. Since motion compensation is used in the algorithm, the duality of the decoded video may decay due to the propag... View full abstract»
A new rate control scheme is used to calculate the target bit rate for each frame based on a quadratic formulation of the rate distortion function. The distortion measure are assumed to be either the average quantization scale of a frame or mean square error. The rate distortion function is modeled as a second order function of the inverse of the distortion measure. We presented a closed form solu... View full abstract»
In this paper, we present a fast and optimal method for the lossy encoding of object boundaries which are given as 8-connect chain codes. We approximate the boundary by a polygon and consider the problem of finding the polygon which can be encoded with the smallest number of bits for a given maximum distortion. The presented scheme is an extension of the approaches introduced in [l, 2], in that th... View full abstract»
We propose a hybrid fractal wavelet coder (FWC) which adopts adaptive fractal prediction in the wavelet domain and wavelet coding in this research. This new compression scheme uses wavelet coding as the core component, and applies contractive mapping (or the so-called fractal prediction) whenever it offers additional rate savings. A model based rate-distortion (R-D) criterion of low complexity is ... View full abstract»
We examine the problem of reconstructing a signal from periodic non-uniform samples, i.e. a uniform train from which samples are deleted in some periodic fashion. We develop the necessary and sufficient conditions for reconstruction, both for one and multiple dimensions. We prove that one-dimensional multiband signals which have arbitrary frequency support can be sampled without loss arbitrarily c... View full abstract»
This paper presents a frame-work for joint source-channel coding of images over time-varying wireless channels. The source coding algorithm produces an embedded bit-stream to support decoders at different bandwidths. The embedded (source) bit-stream produced is prioritized with bits arranged in order of visual importance. The subjective quality of compressed images improves significantly by the us... View full abstract»
This paper presents a near-lossless image compression system where the coded image is within some prespecified maximum error of the original image at each and every pixel. The system is predictive and codes the image one row at a time. The encoder uses the Viterbi algorithm to choose among all admissible reproductions for the given image row the one that can be described with the fewest number of ... View full abstract»
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When people ask me what I do for a living, I tell them I teach in the English departments at Indiana University South Bend and Indiana Tech by day, but by night...I'm a writer. What I mean when I say that is that writing is what I identify with. It's who I am. It's not only what I do but it's how I express myself, and every poem or piece I write contains a piece of me. I'm an introvert, and it isn't easy for me (or any introvert, for that matter) to express myself to other people, but through writing, I feel like I can do almost anything. It's the way I cope with and see the world. It's a part of me.
And this is why I'm writing today. My heart has been so heavy lately and I finally asked myself why I haven't been writing it all out. After all, it's my coping mechanism. Lately, I can't help but feel like I'm on edge...like I'm expecting something bad to happen. Like the world isn't fair. Like I've been cheated.
I know so many people are going through so many horrible and devastating things in their lives right now. I know that, in the grand scheme of things, I have no right to complain about my life. But I'm going to put all this out there with the hope that it will help me see some positivity and light in situations that I have felt very sad about. I know God can bring us through something terrible and show us something brilliant in the end. He's done it before, and I'm trying to remember that he's working now.
When I was 17 years old, my father almost died in a serious accident - an accident that my then 9-year-old brother witnessed. As you can guess, I coped with the situation of watching my once strong father deteriorate both physically and mentally and my young, sweet brother's brain affected by the horrors of trauma by writing. The doctors gave my father a 1% chance of survival, but God brought us through that and he survived. But nothing has ever been the same. My dad just had his third spinal surgery this past Monday, 7 years after the original accident and he continues to struggle with a multitude of health issues. My father survived the unsurvivable, and I thank God every single day that we still have him with us. But why do things like that have to happen to begin with? Why did my sweet brother have to struggle through years of reliving that trauma? Why did we all have to watch my father spend months in the hospital in rehabilitation for a broken neck, back, and traumatic brain injury? Why do we have to watch him suffer through epilepsy?
I often think of my father when I think of what happened with my grandmother this past summer. My grandmother was an amazing woman and one of my most precious friends in the whole world. I could tell her anything. She had been sick for quite some time, and on July 31st, 2013, she passed away in the same hospital my dad was in when he had his accident, just a few rooms away from where we watched over him and prayed for healing in 2006. It wasn't one of those situations where the hospital called to tell us that she had passed. As a family, we had to make the decision to stop life support. We arrived at the hospital around 9:30pm on the 30th and she was taken off life support shortly after. What followed was an excruciating night of watching my grandmother's vitals slowly drop off until she stopped breathing around 5:35 early the following morning. I held her hand and was surrounded by my mother, my uncle, my husband, and my brother (the same one that witnessed my dad's accident). It was one of the most awful experiences of my life. Nobody should ever have to see anything like that and, honestly, I don't think I've fully coped with it yet. I keep telling myself that I'm too young to already have a grandparent gone. My grandma Nancy was the best grandma in the world. I miss her. I miss her stories. I miss our talks. I just wish I had had more time with her.
There are very few people I can truly talk to in this world (one of the side effects of being an introvert). But there are/were always three people I could count on - my husband, my grandma, and my best friend, Dee. Dee and I grew up together. We went to college together, roomed together for four years in college, and moved in together after we graduated. We have been through it all together. We have taken the most amazing trips together. She was the maid of honor in my wedding. She is more than a friend, she is my sister. And this past year has been heartbreaking for her. In April, she was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She had three major brain surgeries in the months of April and May to alleviate pressure and remove the portions of the tumor they could get to, but her prognosis is not what we were all hoping for. I can't possibly imagine what she is feeling through all this, but her strength has been absolutely astonishing. Her faith in God has not wavered once. In fact, her reliance on and faith in God has grown through this. I wish I could grasp that level of faith. I desperately pray for God to take away her illness, to make her well again, to let her have her old life back. It's the same desperation I felt with my dad and my grandma. That selfish desperation that something is being taken away from me. My heart breaks daily when I think of what has happened to her.
But when did I stop believing in God's plan and have more faith in my own? When did I stop fully trusting him and his ultimate plan? God wasn't surprised by any of the things that have happened in my life. He's got it under control. He loves me and he loves my dad, my grandma, and Dee.
So how can I get that faith back? That trust? How can I stop feeling like everything that matters to me in this world will be taken away by illness, accidents, etc?
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There seem to be varying numbers floating about as to just how many U*U congregations the UUA officially "lost" in the most recent certification count. I first caught wind of the UUA "losing" a significant number of congregations during the telephone presidential forum in which UUA Presidential Rev. Dr. Laurel Hallman expressed concern about this issue assuming I heard her correctly. I initially thought that as many as 74 U*U congregations may have gone AWOL by failing to certify their membership as UUA congregations by the February 2009 deadline. It now appears that the actual figure is closer to 40 or 50 UUA congregations missing in inaction as it were. The most recent information that I came across today on the blog/website of the Florida District of the UUA indicates that 50 UUA congregations failed to certify their UUA membership in 2009. Here is the pertinent quote from the Trustee Report about the April 2009 meeting of the UUA Board of Trustees -
If it will make U*Us feel better, this quite dramatic "disappearance" of about 50 U*U congregations is not the greatest loss of UUA congregations over the span of one single church year. Forty years ago, between 1968 and 1969, the UUA lost no less than 59 U*U congregations dropping from an all time high of 1,350 congregations to 1,076 in just one year. UUA congregations continued to drop over the next decade to a low of 988 congregations before creeping back up to a high of 1,050 or so congregations by the turn of the millennium. At a current level of 997 certified congregations the UUA only needs to "lose" about 10 more to break the previous record of having only 988 certified congregations.
Lone Star State U*U David Throop asks 'What would make our churches healthier?' on his UU Covenant Groups, Lay Preaching & Evangelizing blog. Throop suggests that the U*U faith aka the U*U Movement "would be healthier if there was less unkindness." His blog posts speaks specifically about verbal abuse rather than other forms of "unkindness" of U*Us. According to Throop, "Most of the time, UUs are kind to each other. But every once and a while, good people get their ears burned off by their angry co-religionists." As someone who has had his ears burned off by angry, to say nothing of just plain insulting and abusive, U*U clergy on several occasions I can relate.
David Throop references the Independent Affiliates Revisited (Again) (And Again) blog post of the UUA's Pacific Central District Trustee Linda Laskowski. He cites a letter of UUA Moderator Gini Courter who speaks about being "verbally abused and treated in other totally inappropriate ways by leaders of some of our former independent affiliates." Throop says, "A friend who works at the district level told me a similar story, about bringing some unwelcome news to a group of (adult) YRUU facilitators, and being shocked at the level of verbal abuse she took. . . I've also know a whole series of past congregational-presidents who don't come around so much any more. Several of them have said that the level of verbal abuse they took in the position had shocked them." It seems that David Throop's blog post was inspired by, and is a response to, a fairly recent blog post by fellow Lone Star State U*U the Rev. Dr. Matt Tittle who is minister of Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church in Houston Texas and who asks 'What would make your faith community healthier?' on his 'Keep The Faith' blog.
David Throop answers Rev. Dr. Matt Tittle's question "in the double negative" by saying "less unkindness." He insightfully points out that "more kindness isn't really the solution. No matter how much kindness we've received over the years, it can be greatly undone by a single angry heated tirade." Not that I haven't being saying pretty much the same thing for well over a decade now. . . ever since the angry heated tirade of the intolerant, abusive, and quite belligerent "fundamentalist atheist" Humanist U*U minister Rev. Ray Drennan in which he contemptuously dismissed my revelatory religious experience as "your psychotic experience" and angrily and indeed heatedly demanded that I seek "professional help". . . U*Us know, that angry heated tirade in which the self-described "pastoral specialist" Rev. Raymond Drennan angrily labeled Creation Day as a "cult" and dismissed my monotheistic religious beliefs as being nothing but "silliness and fantasy". That angry heated tirade which Rev. Diane Miller, the Director of the UUA's very aptly named Ministerial *Fellowship* Committee, foolishly pretended was "within the appropriate guidelines of ministerial leadership" when my formal complaint about his anti-religious intolerance and bigotry was passed on to her by former UUA President Rev. Dr. John A. Beuhrens in the spring of 1996.
Here is my comment responding to David Throop's blog post. Hopefully he will be kind enough not to "memory hole" it. . .
I think that your point about "less unkindness" is very valid David. Quite regrettably the highest levels of the current UUA administration, apparently including UUA President Bill Sinkford and UUA Moderator Gini Courter herself. . . turn blind eyes and deaf ears to people complaining about the "unkindness" of intolerant and abusive U*U clergy who are allowed to deeply insult, outright defame, and otherwise verbally abuse their co-religionists and non-U*Us with complete impunity. If you have any doubts about this I can present plenty of evidence to support what I just said including, but by no means limited to, this email string between me and Rev. Dr. Tracey Robinson-Harris regarding the "unkindness" aka over-the-top criticism and verbal abuse of one Rev. Victoria Weinstein aka Peacebang.
Labels: abusive clergy, Rev. Diane Miller, Rev. Dr. Tracey Robinson-Harris, Rev. Ray Drennan, rev. victoria weinstein, UUA Moderator Gini Courter, UUA President Bill Sinkford
The Emerson Avenger blog received a visit today from someone at Emerson College, Boston, Massachusetts. This person ran a Google search for - what's a famous avenger - and The Emerson Avenger blog post titled 'Is Famous Unitarian Thomas Jefferson Numbered Amongst Famous White Supremacists As Well?' is currently ranked at no. 3 in Google for that particular Google search. I guess it would be fair to say that former U.S. President, famous Unitarian, and even somewhat famous White Supremacist. . . Thomas Jefferson is something of a famous avenger as well, if only within the context of that famous post 9-11 joke about Al-Qaeda mastermind Osama bin Laden encountering 72 Virginians in heaven.
It seems the person who made this Google search was probably not a Unitarian aka U*U since their query lacked the obligatory question mark of Unitarians. I can't help but wonder what went through the mind of this person at Emerson College when their Google search for the truth and meaning of what "a famous avenger" is brought them more or less full circle back to a blog named after famous ex-Unitarian Ralph Waldo Emerson.
In any case *somebody* from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in Columbus, Ohio, ran a Google search for - morales judaism - earlier today and paid a visit to The Emerson Avenger blog post titled Did Rev. Peter Morales "Mess Up" His UUA Presidential Campaign "Stump Speech"?, and so it goes because too many U*Us obstinately refuse to practice what they so insincerely preach. . .
It has just come to my attention minutes ago that both UUA candidates Rev. Dr. Laurel Hallman and Rev. Peter Morales have formally responded to the Open Letter About Clergy Sexual Misconduct that was addressed to them by the Denominational Affairs Committee of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville. Rev. Peter Morales responded quite rapidly, within about a week of receiving it, whereas Rev. Dr. Laurel Hallman took closer to three weeks to respond. The timing of Rev. Laurel Hallman's response, which was made yesterday, suggests that the UUA Presidential candidates may have received a follow-up question submitted to them for answering during the telephone forum of yesterday. I listened to that telephone forum and no question concerning clergy misconduct was fielded but that does not mean that someone from the Denominational Affairs Committee of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville, or indeed someone else concerned about UUA (mis)handling of clergy sexual conduct or clergy misconduct more generally, did not submit a question via UUA Secretary Peter Rickter. For now I will simply post the responses of Rev. Peter Morales and Rev. Dr. Laurel Hallman below, with some pertinent embedded hyperlinks, but I will most certainly put in my two cents worth later, probably in the form of separate blog posts although I may update this one.
Thank you for your letter regarding the UUA’s response to cases of ministerial sexual misconduct. Let me say at the outset that I understand how painful the experience of Nashville has been. My campaign manager, Dea Brayden, came from Nashville. So, too, did our minister of music, Keith Arnold. I am a close colleague of Mary Katherine Morn, and the topic has come up with Jason Shelton. The pain around this incident, even after all these years, is plainly evident.
Since I received your letter I have read the recommendations of the “Restorative Justice for All” report. I have also had a long conversation with Fred Muir, who not only was involved in drafting the report, but has also had continuing involvement with this issue. I have also read subsequent UUA publications, including a report on Safe Congregations written in 2004. With that as background, let me respond to your questions.
Would I would carry out all 13 recommendations of the 2000 report? After looking at subsequent documents and discussing the situation with Fred Muir, I would say that I think it would be wiser to revisit those recommendations in light of developments in the last nine years. I am not “passing the buck” here or being evasive. We need to look at our recent experience and at current practices of other churches and other organizations like colleges and universities. Sadly, there have been cases of sexual misconduct by ministers since the report was written. It does not look like they were handled as well as we might wish. Also, the UUA’s current practice needs to change immediately. The position now charged with hearing complaints, the director of congregational services, is being phased out. We will need an interim solution while we examine where we should go in the long term.
I am fully committed to taking action. To me, this is a moral imperative. I would seek input from the UUMA and advocacy groups. I would insist that we look at best practices in other associations. Certain criteria would inform any final implementation. One of these would be that a victim receive immediate and compassionate response. My own bias, from what I know of other organizations, is that we need to separate the pastoral and healing response to the victim from the process of judging the offense and taking any disciplinary action. Many organizations, including the UUA, have employee assistance programs where outside organizations handle response to personal issues with complete confidentiality. Again, however, I would want us to look at what experts consider current best practice.
Your second question concerns the critical issues of prevention and support to victims and congregations. The short answer is “yes, of course.” And again, I do not pretend to be an expert on what form that should take. I am absolutely committed to doing the right thing, and I understand that we have fallen far short in the past. The important thing for the president is to consult with advocacy groups and people who have expertise, so that what we do is compassionate, timely and effective. We have, for example, a well developed model for responding to crises. There is a trauma response team that has proven itself to be effective. Perhaps this model should be adapted to cases of clergy sexual misconduct. I would want to see a careful analysis of the options.
As to the area of prevention, there are many things we can do. None, alas, is perfect. Perhaps the most important thing we can do is to be frank about the issue and to train clergy and congregations about safe congregation practices.
In summary, I understand how painful and damaging clergy sexual misconduct is. I am committed to making ours a safer and a more compassionate movement. Any action I would take would be as the result of careful analysis of best practices and the painful lessons we have learned from our own experience.
Thank you for your question about clergy sexual misconduct and what the UUA’s response will be in my administration. I appreciate the time you have given me to reflect with people who have been working on the troubling effects of clergy sexual misconduct, both within and outside our Association. We all agree that silence is never the answer to this abuse of power.
More than any other profession, the minister carries the power of the office into relationships. Abuse of that power affects the survivor’s very soul. It also affects the soul and spirit of the congregation in which that minister has served. It goes to the heart of our faith to ask serious questions of justice, compassion and hope when the abuse occurs. As soon as possible after the election, I will gather survivors of clergy abuse in our association to talk with me about their experience, whether recent or distant. I will not defend, obfuscate, or discount any person’s experience. I will listen. I will be as transparent as I can be about what is possible, going forward. I can’t promise that I will be able to do everything contained in the 2001 Muir Report, or answer all the questions presented to the board in 2007. I will promise as President to do everything possible, with the resources available, to strengthen our structures of justice, our ministry to survivors, and our ongoing monitoring of complaints through final resolution.
We are fortunate at this time that the President of the UUMA, the Chair of the MFC, and the UUA Moderator are deeply committed to transparency, education, and appropriate procedures when charges of misconduct are brought. I will urge the UUMA and the MFC as well as the UUA Board to continue their educational and procedural work so that our programs of education and prevention always represent best practices and serve the work of justice.
Collaboration will be key to my presidency, and thus I look forward to collaborating with the survivors on this important issue. Thank you for bringing it to the forefront of the campaign.
This blog post began as a response to Rev. James Ishmael Ford's blog post entitled 'What the American Right Wing Does Not Want You to Read' in his ever readworthy MonkeyMind blog. Since it evolved into what would some U*Us would call a "hijacking" of his blog post, albeit a quite justifiable one AFAIAC, I have decided to post it here and will submit an edited version of it to the aforementioned blog post. This is a "work in progress" and will evolve a bit over the next day or two -
I hate to have to ever so predictably say so James but the left-wing, including the so-called "Church of the Far Left"*, is guilty of very similar if not identical behavior, and I say that as a left-wing *moderate* myself. Perhaps not so much in terms of advocating "violent insurrection", but the rest of the "dynamic" is all too familiar. . .
"Hints of revolution have peppered the left wing for years, and with the election of George W. Bush has upped amazingly."
It's not like the left wing, including U*Us, don't quickly close ranks, deny the facts on the ground, and try to refocus people's attention back to their issues when confronted by legitimate criticism of various failings. . . Be assured that I can provide plenty of examples of that within the context of U*Uism.
Almost as scary is how representatives of the UUA administration at 25 Beacon Street in Boston appear NOT to be buckling when confronted by legitimate criticism and serious grievances of various kinds. . .
I hope people actually read this recent Emerson Avenger blog post. It is closely reasoned, as is most of what I write about the problems of the U*Us, and it lays the deal out all too clearly...
U*Us, including top level UUA administrators do this all the time James. . . Forget Bill Sinkford's sinking ship I have seen examples of both UUA Presidential candidates, i.e. Rev. Peter Morales and Rev. Laurel Hallman, engaging in this kind of denial of readily verifiable reality. It is one thing to make lemonade out of lemons, it is quite another to pretend that a lemon is actually quite drinkable lemonade. . . That's Rev. Laurel Hallman's bad. Rev. Peter Morales' bad, one of them anyway. . . is pretending that Unitarian*Universalism can be "The Religion Of Our Time" without providing a credible and viable "road map" for how he is going to transform Unitarian*Universalism from the "tiny, declining, fringe religion" he acknowledges it is today into "the religion of our time" within *our* time which I figure to be within 30 years at the outside. . . In fact, during yesterday's telephone forum, he suggested that he could accomplish most of this "miracle" (AFAIAC) within four to ten years. This just doesn't seem very realistic at all. For the record I think they both spoke very well yesterday and if they actually walk their talk, which too many UUA leaders abjectly fail and even obstinately refuse to do. . . they will both make good UUA Presidents. Personally I would like to see the "runner up" replace Kathleen Montgomery as UUA Executive Vice President> I get the sense that Rev. Peter Morales is well suited for that job and may actually be running for it. . .
:Almost everyone has heard how the Chinese curse is "may you live in interesting times..." Damn, these are interesting times...
* U*Us can thank The Oregonian newspaper for that particular description of what UUA Presidential candidate Rev. Peter Morales bills as the "Tiny Declining Fringe Religion" and other U*Us seem to like to call "The U*U Movement".
"After Olson resigned, five people stepped forward as candidates for interim moderator. In addition to Courter, an information technology consultant, author, and speaker who lives in Traverse City, Michigan, the candidates were the Rev. Calvin Dame, minister of the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Augusta, Maine, and trustee from the Northeast District; Patsy Sherrill Madden of St. Louis, former member of the GA Planning Committee and a candidate for moderator in the 2000 election; Dr. Elisabeth McGregor of Sharon, Massachusetts, former first vice moderator and trustee from the Ballou Channing District; and the Rev. Douglas Morgan Strong of Piano, Texas, former member of the GA Planning Committee. After interviewing the candidates, the Trustees submitted their votes by secret ballot."
"What it takes is for a congregation to determine that this is one of the most important areas it can focus on if it wants to grow and if it wants to deepen the lives of its friends and members. People seek out churches because they want connection with other people and because they want to find more meaning for their lives and make a difference in the world. Small groups can do both."
Yup, Rev. Calvin O. Dame's rather interesting "loose interpretation" of Small Group Ministry, if not "less than small" gropes ministry. . . sure as Hell deepened the lives of many if not most of the members of the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Augusta Maine didn't it?
Rev. Calvin O. Dame's "loose interpretation" of "Small Group Ministry" would appear to have "deepened" the sex lives of a small group of UUCC members.
His "Small Group Ministry" obviously deepened the sense of betrayal of a small group of UUCC's members in more ways than one. . .
Rev. Calvin Dame's "abuse", sexual abuse and/or other forms of abuse, apparently deepened the suffering of a small group of members of the UUCC.
The subsequent "traumatic revelations" of Rev. Calvin O. Dame's "inappropriate sexual conduct toward congregation members" aka clergy sexual misconduct aka "abuse" quite evidently deepened the sense of psychological and emotional trauma in the lives of at least a small group of UUCC members, if not most of them. . .
But don't worry U*Us, there is actually a silver lining to that dark cloud cast over the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Augusta, Maine (not Georgia), by Rev. Calvin O. Dame's "shadow". . . Rev. Calvin Dame's "loose interpretation" of "Small Group Ministry" aka clergy sexual misconduct, which apparently involved multiple victims aka a *small group* of victims. . . has seemingly served to deepen the commitment of the betrayed, traumatized, and abused members of the UUCC to each other and to their beaten and bruised Unitarian*Universalist church.
Your "Small Group Ministry" aka multiple victim clergy sexual misconduct did indeed deepen the lives of the members of the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Augusta, Maine, and clearly made a real difference in the U*U World, if not the real world.
Labels: clergy sexual misconduct, Rev. Calvin Dame, Small Group Ministry, U*U clergy sexual misconduct, U*U clergy sexual misconduct roll call, Unitarian Universalist Community Church Of Augusta Maine
Does Rev. Cynthia Cain Of The Lexington KY U*U Church Stand A Chance In Any "Showdown" With The Emerson Avenger?
I had hoped that the disappearance of former U*U minister Rev. Mary Scriver's blog post entitled 'ACCUSING THE CLERGY... AND ACCUSING... AND ACCUSING' was an accidental deletion rather than a knowing and willful "memory holing" of the blog post along with all of the comments submitted to it. I guess that my hopes were what Rev. Charles Eddis would call "wishful thinking", and what I would call giving a U*U the benefit of my ever so Unitarian doubt. . . Quite regrettably for all concerned it is abundantly clear from the Prairie Mary blog post entitled 'A Couple Of Notes' that Rev. Mary Scriver knowingly and willfully deleted her blog post because she could not deal with the content of my follow-up comment which pointed out that she was mistaken about some well established facts about U*U clergy misconduct and other U*U injustices, abuses, and hypocrisy. Here is the pertinent part of that blog post in which Rev. Mary Scriver explains her deletion of her blog post aka rationalizes her "memory holing" of her words and mine, to say nothing of Art's comment -
THE OTHER NOTE is that since Robin Edgar flooded me with line-by-line refutations of everything I said as well as repeating every accusation again, I zapped his comments. Then, in a spirit of equity, I zapped my post. It is NOT "down a memory hole," as Edgar puts it, but "gone, baby, gone."
Most ironically, a good chunk of Rev. Mary Scriver's 'ACCUSING THE CLERGY... AND ACCUSING... AND ACCUSING' blog post was a line-by-line aka point-by-point attempt on her part to refute, or at least cast doubt on, a number of the things that I had said in my initial response to her BETWEEN GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER blog post. I made it very clear to Rev. Mary Scriver that I had no objection whatsoever to her saying whatever she wanted to say about me, good, bad, or downright ugly. . . on her Prairie Mary blog as long as she allowed me to respond to it. I guess that she couldn't keep up her side of that bargain. . . Instead of allowing me to publicly respond to some of the questionable things that she said about me, to say nothing of other questionable statements that she made in her blog post, Rev. Mary Scriver simply deleted her whole rather questionable blog post lock, stock, and smoking 16' gun barrel. . .
My 'Continuing The Conversation With Rev. Mary Scriver aka Prairie Mary' blog post of yesterday preserves my comment that probably never made it past Prairie Mary's blog "moderation" aka censorship and thus was technically not "memory-holed", just censored and suppressed aka silenced. . . Google cache has quite reliably and quite thankfully preserved Prairie Mary's original 'ACCUSING THE CLERGY... AND ACCUSING... AND ACCUSING' blog post completely intact, albeit without the comment from Art that Rev. Scriver had approved. Gotta love Google eh U*Us? No?
It is now abundantly obvious that Prairie Mary simply does not want to continue the conversation that is apparently just a bit to hot for her to handle. Fair enough. The conversation ends here and now until such a time as Rev. Mary Scriver changes her mind, which may well be never. I am not going to come down *too* hard on Rev. Mary Scriver for trying to "cover up and hide" some rather unpleasant truths about U*Us. I suspect that our conversation may have burst a few "bubbles" and caused a certain amount of "discomfort" if not some outright cognitive dissonance. I also suspect that our conversation may well have dredged up some rather unpleasant memories that Rev. Scriver might prefer not to have been reminded of. . . It seems that she was, and still is, aware of a fair bit of U*U "shit" as it were.
Still, I cannot allow Rev. Mary Scriver to psychologically rationalize her wholesale deletion of her own blog post, along with all approved or pending comments submitted to it, as being done in "a spirit of equity" and NOT constituting "memory holing" of some "less than flattering" U*U history. It is quite evident from Prairie Mary's own testimony that her "memory holing" had very little to do with genuine "equity" aka fairness and rather more to do with a desire to cover up and hide some rather unpleasant truths. True equity and fairness, to say nothing of justice and freedom of speech. . . would have been served by not deleting anything at all and posting my comment, which did include some rebuttals of some of Rev. Scriver's arguments, as per the quite just and equitable "bargain" that I thought I had made with her. Once again yet another U*U minister has proved beyond any shadow of a doubt that Rev. Charles Eddis, minister emeritus of the Unitarian Church of Montreal, was full of hypocritical U*U shit when he plagiarized John Milton's 'Areopagitica' and proclaimed in his "obsolete", decades old, and now evidently quite fraudulent U*U religious propaganda 'What Unitarians And Universalists Believe' that:
search for truth and meaning. Truth cannot be embalmed for posterity. We jealously guard the right to know, to speak and to argue freely, according to conscience, within our own church and in society at large. We are opposed to censorship by church, state, or any other institution. We believe that truth emerges more clearly
As is all too often the case, when a U*U minister finds themselves on the losing end of an argument with Robin Edgar aka The Emerson Avenger, they try to cover up and hide the truth rather than acknowledge they are mistaken aka wrong and responsibly make appropriate corrections that align with the capital 'T' objective Truth that so few U*Us seem to believe in in any case. . . Why do U*Us fraudulently pretend to believe in "an open search for truth and meaning" aka "a free and responsible search for truth and meaning" in their religious propaganda when so many U*Us, including rather too many U*U clergy. . . do not even believe in objective verifiable capital 'T' Truth?
Rev. Mary Scriver aka Prairie Mary posted a blog titled 'ACCUSING THE CLERGY... AND ACCUSING... AND ACCUSING' which is currently unavailable to be read. It is possible that this is a temporary glitch and that it will reappear on her Prairie Mary blog or she may have decided to "memory hole" the whole blog post, along with the comments that were submitted to it for some reason. In that Mary Strathan Scriver has not "memory holed" any of her previous recent blog posts that touch upon the problems of the U*Us, including but not limited to U*U clergy misconduct, I hold out hope that this blog post will reappear shortly. For the time being I will cross-post here my initial comment on that blog post which was fortunately a point-by-point response that covered most if not all of the bases in her "disappeared" blog post. As usual I may add some extra embedded pertinent hyperlinks that were not in the original comment -
I will respond to this point point-by-point taking pertinent snippets of what you said so as not make it *too* lengthy and repetitive.
Easy enough to do when it comes to U*U clergy who seem to be quite happy to provide no shortage of "ammunition" for accusations of various kinds. Of course the same might be said about any denomination but U*U clergy and Unitarian*Universalists more generally decided to pick a fight with me. At this point in time I have a backlog aka stockpile of "ammunition" that has yet to be used but U*Us have not refrained from passing me more ammunition in spite of requests to do so. . . ;-)
:He had a vision and can’t get his congregation or minister to accept that, though he’s been trying for years.
You could just as easily replace congregation with *denomination* i.e. The Uncommon Denomination aka *The* Tiny Declining Fringe Religion which claims in its obviously fraudulent religious propaganda to be a religion where "Revelation is not sealed!" Coulda fooled me. . . In any case my protest is not an attempt to persuade U*U to accept my vision, it is a protest against the fact that U*Us defecated all over my vision in various ways not the least of them being intolerantly and abusively labeling me as "psychotic" or otherwise insane, otherwise belittling and maligning my monotheistic religious beliefs such as by dismissing them as nothing but "silliness and fantasy", and falsely and maliciously labeling Creation Day as a "cult" even going so far as to make snide "jokes" suggesting a link between Creation Day and the notorious Solar Temple cult. My public protest is a protest against these and other U*U injustices, abuses and hypocrisy. Nothing more, nothing less. . .
:First, David Pohl -- who was the head of the Department of Ministry when I started out -- used to say that the challenge with the UUA was to fit the minister to the congregation.
Rev. Ray Drennan was in fact a good fit for a U*U congregation that was dominated by a clique of anti-religious "Humanist" U*Us. He fit right in. . . Indeed the *fit* that he threw in my apartment on Thursday November 9, 1995 was a pretty good fit too.
:There is a wide array of styles and convictions in both categories and a mismatch always startles and confuses everyone.
If there was a "mismatch" it was between yours truly and a predominantly "Humanist" U*U congregation that was largely controlled by a clique of intolerant and even outright bigoted anti-religious "Humanist" U*Us.
:If Robin is horrified by the comparatively conservative and classic context of the Unitarian Church of Montreal, proud of being founded in 1842,
That is not what I am "horrified" about Mary. I have no problems with that. My main problem is that the Unitarian Church of Montreal allowed Rev. Ray Drennan and other prominent lay leaders to trample all over the pearls of wisdom I offered them.
:I hope he never drops in on one of the more free-spirited California congregations. I daresay that communion, which is still celebrated in the Christian sense twice a year in Montreal, takes on a whole new meaning in a hot tub, though wine might be involved. The "bread" is likely to be money.
I am not particularly Christian oriented and am pretty open-minded and free-spirited myself. I do realize that many California congregations are largely Humanist but there are Humanists and then there are "Humanists". The latter make a total mockery of the word humanist by being intolerant of and even outright hostile towards the religious impulse in human beings. I expect that some California congregations, even Humanist dominated ones, would have been much more open to my vision even if they chose not to accept it.
:It is possible for a lay member to get out of sync with a congregation or with a minister or even a whole denomination.
I was "out of sync" with the "Humanist" clique at the Unitarian Church of Montreal from the beginning. I tried to work with the more open-minded and moderate member of the congregation but the "Humanist" clique kept trying to sabotage my efforts in various ways, especially when they saw that I was making some headway within the congregation. . . The second celebration of Creation Day scheduled for mid-October 1995 was unanimously approved as an Adult RE activity by the RE Committee but the UCM's Board which was controlled by the "Humanist" clique banned Creation Day from being celebrated in the Unitarian Church of Montreal in an anti-democratic "in camera" segment of the October 1995 Board meeting that was so secretive that it wasn't even mentioned in the minutes of that Board meeting. . . About a month later Rev. Ray Drennan was angrily describing Creation Day as "your cult" to my face and in a moronic effort to cover his ass was repeatedly insisting that he was "just being honest" and was "the only one being honest" with me. The clear implication of that assertion was that a good number of other leading members of the Unitarian Church of Montreal were calling Creation Day a "cult" as well. . . At the time I though he was exaggerating although Frank Greene, the "Humanist" President of the UCM had "jokingly" said "I hope what you are doing has nothing to do with the Solar Temple" when I was organizing the first celebration of Creation Day a year earlier and had unilaterally quashed my attempt to start a spiritual discussion group at the UCM. I was later informed by a church member that Frank Greene had repeatedly referred to Creation Day as a "cult" in a phone conversation with this UCM member that would have occurred in late 1994 or early 1995, months before the selection of Rev. Ray Drennan as the new "settled minister" of the Unitarian Church of Montreal.
To say nothing of openly reject "corpse-cold Unitarianism". . . That phrase still rings true today in a number of respects not the least of them being the callously indifferent manner that the UUA and individual U*U congregations respond to victims of clergy misconduct of all kinds. . .
Guess who's trying to reform U*Uism? And only in terms of trying to persuade U*Us to actually practice what they so emptily, insincerely, and at times outright fraudulently. . . preach. Of course I could just start a new religion but I have my reasons for not doing so.
:People used to say that the advantage of Unitarianism is that you could change your theology and, since there was no required dogma in UUism, you didn’t have to go find a new denomination. This doesn’t seem to be true anymore.
Maybe it never was true, along with a variety of other things people say about Unitarianism. . . "Revelation is not sealed" my U*U. . . For the record "Humanist" U*Us tried damned hard to change my theology or at least make damned sure that me and my monotheistic theology were far from welcome in their alleged "Unitarian Church" and so-called "Welcoming Congregation". I used to half joke that they needed a Welcoming Congregation program for theists who seem to be the social outcasts of the Unitarian Church of Montreal and no shortage of other Unitarian Churches. It's not really all that funny that liberal Christians and other God believing people are far from genuinely welcome in many U*U "Welcoming Congregations". I like to point out to U*Us that plenty of Christian-oriented or otherwise theistic GBLT people are not *really* welcome in some "Humanist" dominated U*U "Welcoming Congregations". Am I wrong about that Mary?
How so? Please do blog about it. Is it possible that you are a Humanist U*U who is "uncomfortable" with increasing "God-talk" in your original home church? I have heard about that flip-side of my "coin" but I have yet to hear of any Humanist U*U facing the level of intolerance, contempt, hostility, and outright anti-religious bigotry that I and other theists have encountered in so-called Unitarian churches.
:I googled Rev. Drennan, who reacted so strongly to Robin and who so easily went to a mental health diagnosis, and see that he had earlier served conservative denominations and institutions with a more top-down style -- including formal mental health counseling.
Correct. He was formerly a Presbyterian minister who, according to his own testimony, was subjected to a "heresy trial" and tossed out. Not surprising really when it becomes clear that he was not only an atheist but an outright anti-theist. . . If the hypocrite had an ounce of personal integrity he would have resigned as a Christian minister soon after determining that he was an atheist, to say nothing of an outspoken anti-religious bigot. But don't fool yourself Mary. When it comes to dealing with clergy misconduct at least the UUA has plenty of top-down style. Too bad it has no *class*. . .
He is no longer a full time "settled minister" but he stills serves congregations in other ways, not the least of them being "certified" to deliver Healthy Congregations Workshops of all things. . . Prior to that the UUA's department of ministry put Rev. Ray Drennan in charge of screening ministerial candidates for eight years knowing full well that he was an anti-religious "fundamentalist atheist". I can't imagine why the UUA would do that. Well actually I can. . . It seems that they are still discouraging ministerial candidates who are *too* Christian oriented or otherwise theistic. A U*U ministerial candidate can be as GBLT as can be, indeed it seems that there is plenty of "affirmative action" in the hiring of GBLT U*U ministers (possibly to the exclusion of some "straight" ones. . .), but if a GBLT ministerial candidate happens to be Christian or theistic then that may be a "problem" with the Regional Sub-Committee on Candidacy, especially if it U*Us know who or "like-minded" screeners of prospective U*U clergy are on it.
That goes with the territory Mary. It was a prophetic type mystical experience that is in many way comparable to those of ancient prophets and/or mystics. The Unitarian*Universalist "religious community" pretends to be one where "Revelation is not sealed!" and "the word of the prophet still flows." I found out the hard way what a crock of U*U "shit" that was, and still is. . .
To the hilt, which makes them all active or passive colluders in Rev. Ray Drennan's anti-religious intolerance and bigotry, and related injustices and abuses in my books. . .
Quite evidently indeed. . . The same might be said about the so-called Uncommon Denomination as a whole regardless of it's *evidently* fraudulent claims to the contrary.
:If he thinks he will convert them by picketing them, he is indulging in the usual liberal parade of conscience with the usual lack of consequences.
Well I am indeed "indulging in the usual liberal parade of conscience with the usual lack of consequences" as you put it, but not in terms of trying to convert U*Us to my "vision", only to try to persuade them to actually practice what they preach about justice, equity and compassion in human relations and other U*U principles rather than making a total mockery of them. . . U*Us should be utterly ashamed of their callously indifferent response to my peaceful public protest against the anti-religious intolerance and bigotry that I encountered at the Unitarian Church of Montreal and other U*U injustices, abuses and hypocrisy. Indeed it is to the eternal shame of Montreal Unitarians that they have willfully ignored my entirely legitimate protest against very real and well documented U*U injustices, abuses, and hypocrisy for over a decade now. While there may indeed be no obvious "consequences" to Rev. Ray Drennan and the Unitarian Church of Montreal within the so called U*U World there are definitely consequences for these and other U*Us in the real world, not the least of them being that the Unitarian Church of Montreal itself claiming that my protest has caused "irreparable" damage to its reputation aka public image. Maybe they should have thought of that before ignoring me for a decade. . . The same goes for the greater U*U "religious community" which shares in that "tarnished image" that the UUA itself is largely responsible for helping to spread the "tarnishing".
:Second, I am NOT focused on clergy misconduct, sexual or otherwise. Leadership School was my epiphany. What I learned there was that it is the System that makes trouble, creating forces that incline people to break rules, use poor judgment, cross the line, whatever.
I do not disagree that "the System" at the UUA and in individual U*U churches is seriously flawed, but it is seriously flawed because seriously flawed individual human beings make it that way. . . The rules and policies to deal appropriately with my legitimate grievances were and still are in place at the UUA and the Unitarian Church of Montreal but there was no willingness to properly act upon and implement those bylaws, policies and rules etc. Au contraire. . . U*Us misused and abused them to try to suppress my legitimate dissent. In fact Montreal Unitarians have even gone so far as to try to misuse and abuse the Canadian Criminal Code and Montreal municipal bylaws in their deeply misguided efforts to force an end to my legitimate peaceful public protest against their own and other U*Us' injustices, abuses, and hypocrisy.
So do "bad people". . . But I agree that so-called "good Unitarians" have behaved very badly in this "awkward predicament" that is largely of their own making. Things could have gone very differently if "good Unitarians" aka good U*Us had made even a half-assed effort to honor and uphold the Seven Principles and other claimed ideals of Unitarian*Universalism in dealing with my legitimate grievances. Quite regrettably U*Us have repeatedly, indeed shamefully consistently. . . chosen the fate of doing the wrong thing when they have been asked to do the Right Thing in this matter.
:That is, I do NOT believe in evil or bad character, so much as I see misguided expectations and opaque practices.
My expectations were perfectly reasonable. The practices of the Unitarian Church of Montreal, the UUA and its very aptly named Ministerial *Fellowship* Committee are far from transparent but they are not quite as "opaque" as they might like them to be.
From what I can so little or no real and tangible progress has been made when it comes to the UUA's handling of clergy misconduct complaints. There have been some minimal "reforms" on paper but in practice this "progress" is non-existent because UUA officials like Rev. Dr. Tracey Robinson-Harris and Rev. Beth Miller amongst others simply disregard the rules and guidelines that are in place.
:As it happens, I know quite a lot about the Ministerial Fellowship Committee because my home minister was the chair of it in the Seventies and Eighties. They DID put people out of fellowship. I know that the whole committee struggled mightily to understand what rules and procedures would produce the best outcomes. I’ve seen the tottering stacks of material they read and I’ve been before them in my own entry to ministry. They are not devils, they don’t always agree with each other, they are lay people as well as professionals, and they do their best. Which is sometimes just not good enough. And they know it.
Sorry Mary but the Ministerial *Fellowship* Committee and other UUA officials responsible for dealing with clergy misconduct complaints do not do their best, far from it, unless their "best" is pathetic mediocrity and chronic incompetence to say nothing of gross negligence and complicit "whitewashing" of transgressive U*U clergy. . . Here's yet another example of how the corpse-cold Unitarians at the UUA "do their best".
:Third, our North American culture has taken some very abrupt turns in the last fifty years. The white male conformity that came out of the WWII years was the standard for ministry at that time. Now the last of our veterans are gone.
Right. . . So what is is now Mary? White female conformity. White GBLT conformity? Whatever it is in the UUA it is still 97% White. . . Where are all the U*U clergy who are "people of color" other than the "tokens" here and there?
:Call the next wave hippies if you want to. They no longer got drunk at ministers’ meetings -- they got high and sometimes they got laid.
*At* ministers' meetings Mary. That would be a sight to see. . . Sorry Mary but I couldn't resist that "gotcha". ;-) Still, I have certainly heard about U*U clergy getting laid at UUA GA's etc. even when they were married. . .
Yes that is pretty much what I read between the lines of UUA President Bill Sinkford's take on clergy sexual misconduct in his 2002 pastoral letter addressing clergy sexual misconduct. He placed a huge emphasis on pedophilia, which is rare, while affirming that adult sexual relationships are a "blessing". . .
:We have not had a wave of people with visions like Robin’s. The people doing fMRI studies would be very interested in his experience and not inclined to put it down.
As far as I am concerned a "religion" that pretends to be one where "Revelation is not sealed!" should be ready, willing, and most importantly *able* to responsibly investigate the kind of revelatory religious experience that I am claiming. The well established fact that The U*U Movement is totally unprepared to do so, in every sense of the word "unprepared", and allows intolerant and abusive "fundamentalist atheist" "Humanist" U*U clergy to deeply insult and defame, or otherwise harass and abuse, people claiming such experiences with complete impunity is a telling indictment of the contemporary U*U "religious community". I was in fact asking Rev. Ray Drennan to help to ensure that my revelatory experience was responsibly investigated by the U*U religious community when he chose the fate of contemptuously dismissing my revelatory experience as "your psychotic experience" and angrily insisted that I seek "professional help" immediately. . .
:His time may come, but it looks as though it’s not now, unless he can find or start an accepting congregation.
This is not simply a matter of an unaccepting congregation Mary. We are talking about an unaccepting *denomination*. The Unitarian*Universalist religious community as a whole, particularly as represented by the UUA and CUC, has made it abundantly clear that it is not genuinely open to or accepting of people who claim profound revelatory religious experiences of a prophetic nature, to say nothing of lesser forms of religious/spiritual experience. I know of a U*U woman who experienced a classic NDE during a difficult birthing but who was callously brushed off by her atheist U*U minister when she sought his counsel and comfort.
:I would predict that in Montreal his chances are good except in his old context. He should honor his own epiphany by concentrating on it rather than the weaknesses of those who scoff at it.
I have my reasons for doing what I am doing Mary. You are effectively saying that I should allow U*Us to get away with the "murder" of the character assassination that they are clearly and unequivocally guilty of. . . The anti-religious intolerance and bigotry and other injustices and abuses that I have been subjected to by U*Us goes well beyond "scoffing" and harms my ability to "honor" my "epiphany". Why do you think that I filed a complaint against Rev. Ray Drennan and ultimately felt it necessary to publicly protest outside the so-called church that allowed this fundamentalist atheist bigot and other "church" leaders to egregiously dishonor my "epiphany"?
:Happens all the time. No malign conspiracy is necessary. A congregation can simply drift off into a different direction or a minister can feel a personal conversion that no longer makes the pulpit waltz possible.
True enough, but when there is in fact a "malign conspiracy" in an individual U*U church congregational polity does not help to resolve the situation does it? It seems to me that congregational polity allows for what might be termed rogue congregations.
"Enabling" ministers, male or female, is a Sin when one is enabling the sins of the minister. . . Clearly Rev. Ray Drennan and other transgressive U*U clergy have plenty of such "enablers". I wouldn't be surprised if some congregants even enable some U*U ministers when it comes to sexual misconduct. In the spring of 2007, one U*U congregation learned that its choir director *and* its former minister of 20 years had both engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct toward congregation members. One can't help but wonder if they "enabled" each other in their "inappropriate sexual conduct" whatever it may have been.
:Referring to politicians again, for a long time the media and other second-level people suppressed and covered over the “private” lives of presidents like Kennedy and so on.
Yes the UUA and individual U*U "churches" go to considerable lengths to suppress and cover over the so-called "private" lives of U*U ministers, including UUA Presidents like Sinkford and so on. . .
My own "Disclosure Puritanism" has everything to do with U*U allowing U*U clergy to insult and defame me with complete impunity. I long ago told U*Us that as long as they allow these slanderous lies to hang over me like a shadow that I will be telling some rather unpleasant truths about U*Us, some of which are indeed more than a little bit sordid be they real or imagined sordidness.
Tell that to the UUA's own alleged "Slick Willie" Rev. William G. Sinkford. . . Are you condoning Presidents committing adultery or engaging in other forms of sexual misconduct Mary? What constitutes "fooling around"?
Or fifty something U*U ministers forcibly raping teenage Tibetan refugee girls that they invited to America for that express purpose it would seem. . .
:We’ve developed a peculiar and vicious combination of seeking the smallest detail and then condemning the perps entirely.
As a rule I just condemn the "perps" for what they are actually guilty of, and its usually not just "the smallest detail" by any means.
:The great irony is that often the perps are the very people who encouraged this climate in the first place, mostly for the purpose of getting elected.
Yes this does happen. I am not in fact a "Puritan". I am simply demanding that the UUA honor and uphold and properly enforce its own claimed principles and guidelines etc. In fact I am on record as saying that some forms of non-sexual clergy misconduct are every bit as harmful, sometimes even more damaging all round, then some of the less serious forms of clergy sexual misconduct. My emphasis is on non-sexual clergy misconduct precisely because the UUA has sexualized clergy misconduct to the point of ignoring or dismissing, if not outright condoning and effectively endorsing, fairly serious non-sexual clergy misconduct.
:I see two reasons why the inquiries and proclamations and classes don’t get results. The first is that they don’t address anything but the power inequity (victim, victim, victim), and the second (closely related) is that they don’t ever look at the whole complex structure of relationships and outcomes. (The underdog always wins.)
Thanks Mary, I do so look forward to "winning" in another decade or two. . . Please do explain how this particular "underdog" has "won" in this ongoing conflict. Maybe you can explain to uugrrl how she and other victims of clergy sexual misconduct are "winners".
Right. . . I was and still am ready, willing, and able to tell the Unitarian Church of Montreal and the UUA what needs to be done in practical terms to redress my grievances. I expect that most victims of clergy misconduct can do likewise. If "no one really knows what to do" it just might be because they don't want to know and *that* is because they don't really want to do anything at all. . . My initial grievances could have been redressed with a formal retraction of Rev. Ray Drennan's insulting and defamatory words accompanied by a formal apology that was adequate, and at least had the appearance of being sincere. Quite regrettably the Unitarian Church of Montreal and the UUA repeatedly chose to raise the stakes by not only dismissing my grievances but by punishing me for daring to air what President Bill Sinkford once rightly described as my "obviously deep concerns". . .
The status quo does not always have the most votes which is why the minority that wants to maintain the status quo often resort to undemocratic and outright anti-democratic methods to preserve the status quo Mary. You should know that. . .
:Change means people lose things they value, even if it’s only the right to make the coffee on Sunday morning.
An apology can do a great deal if it is adequate and sincere, but it is true that sometimes there may be things above and beyond the apology itself that are required to validate it. I believe that the UUA has betrayed the "promise" of its official apology to victims of clergy sexual misconduct by failing to live up to its "pledge" to "bend towards justice" in the wake of that now almost decade old apology. To the best of my knowledge the UUA has done virtually nothing to provide any genuine and tangible restorative justice to any victims of any form of clergy misconduct. Nashville Unitarians had good reason to write that Open Letter and yes, at this stage a decade down the road, that official apology seems to be barely worth the breath that it was spoken with and the electrons it is written with. . .
Rev. Mack Mitchell was convicted and sentenced to a jail term for his criminal behavior of raping Tibetan refugees that he had invited to America, apparently for the express purpose of serving as his sex slaves. Some months down the road the UUA's Ministerial Fellowship Committee finally got around to defellowshipping him. If you have any doubts about that enter into a free and responsible search for the truth by asking the UUA for starters, or divvy up for the news articles. Will you take Oprah's word for it Mary? Read it and weep.
:One of the problems with repeating and exaggerating and embellishing such accusations is that they can confuse the actual legal trial to the point of injustice either way.
I am not embellishing or exaggerating anything Mary but the principle that you point to here applies very well to how U*Us are guilty of repeating and exaggerating and embellishing their false and malicious allegations about me. . . That injustice is ongoing with no end in sight, hence my ongoing protest activities.
He wasn't cleared and, unlike some of the U*Us I have the misfortune to know, I am very careful about not libeling people. I tell well documented truths, or state clearly that I am talking about *allegations* when I cannot back an "accusation" with strong supporting evidence.
Wrong Mary. There's a middle-aged U*U who forcibly raped young girls going to jail again, unless Rev. Victoria Weinstein's parishioner Richard Buell was falsely convicted of raping a neighbor's daughter and even a "female family member" who was most likely one of his granddaughters. As I said, I do not talk about this kind of thing unless I have very reasonable grounds to believe that it is true.
:This is almost exactly the recurring accusation against early 1900’s Bureau of Indian Affairs agents who would not cooperate with the local cattlemen and mercantilists. I think there is a fantasy about older men having access to exotic young girls that comes out of some communal subconscious jealousy.
That may be so Mary but, like many fantasies, that fantasy is based upon reality and sometimes becomes reality again. BTW I am not sure that a neighbor's daughter and "a female family member" count as "exotic young girls". Young? Definitely. Exotic? I guess that depends on what the meaning of the word "exotic" is. . .
:Robin, you seem to think of ministers as being a sort of College of Cardinals. You are greatly over-reaching.
Actually I think that you are engaging in hyperbole aka greatly over-reaching when you suggest the above. On the other hand, since you raised that analogy, I would not be surprised at all if the UUMA and Ministerial *Fellowship* Committee do not share some close parallels with the College of Cardinals in some areas, not the least of them being the "old boys club" aspect. . .
:UUMA chapters have assigned spiritual buddies and often intervene with friends when they see someone getting out of whack or carrying an extra burden, like a spouse with a terminal illness.
Too bad no one intervened when Ray Drennan got out of whack by verbally whacking me. . . I forwarded my initial complaint against Rev. Drennan to UUA President John Beuhrens precisely so that he could exercise some "oversight" over the Unitarian Church of Montreal's handling of my complaint since I had very reasonable grounds to believe that the Board would arbitrarily dismiss my serious complaint, as it did in short order. Quite regrettably so did UUA President John Beuhrens and the MFC under the dubious directorship of Rev. Diane Miller. I am still waiting for the UUA to acknowledge the legitimacy and seriousness of my complaint and overturn those unjust, unequitable, and uncompassionate bureaucratic decisions.
:If a minister had a vision like the one you had, a colleague might very well drop by to see what it was all about, and help to think through the consequences.
Which is very much what I was asking for. . . OTOH I have heard about one U*U minister being given a hard time by his colleagues as a result of daring to speak openly about his vision.
:There is simply no doubt at all that from the very founding of the Unitarian denomination there were accusations of clergy misconduct. Tippy-toeing around marriage and romance goes back to the earliest Boston days. Sometimes it hit the newspapers, but usually such matters are handled quietly behind the scenes. Such accusations are as old as the Bible. Older.
Such realities are as old as the Bible. Heck shooting the messenger is as old as the Bible isn't it Mary?
:They may have perfectly legitimate reasons for not speaking out, like lack of proof, feeling it is irrelevant, or that they have nothing pertinent to say.
Or being afraid of "consequences" from the UUA and individual U*U colleagues. . . You know as well as I do that there is a "code of silence" written into the UUMA guidelines and that there is an even stronger unwritten code of silence. As you are well aware, this "code of silence" weighs much more heavily on "newbie" U*U clergy whereas well established "veterans" who are feeling reasonably secure in their positions have a bit more latitude, but how many U*U ministers have ever spoken up and spoken out about U*U clergy sexual misconduct or other U*U injustices, abuses and hypocrisy? Very few from what I can see Mary. . . It is only recently that a few fairly senior U*U ministers have dared to publicly "validate" some of my criticism and dissent. For years most U*U ministers did their damnedest to silence me and plenty still do. . .
Or ineffective. . . If their speaking behind the scenes, which I do know occurs to some degree, were actually effective surely I and other people would eventually see the effect wouldn't we? I am still waiting for some *effective* results from the UUA in my case and no shortage of other cases. . .
Neither am I Mary. I am hardly in favor of the witch hunt that labeled me "psychotic" aka "possessed" and Creation Day as a "cult" aka "coven". . . You are looking at the victim of a big fat U*U witch hunt. But yes, I admit that *sometimes* a witch hunt can be kinda fun. ;-)
:I’m interested in systems that encourage clarity and restraint, not just in the UU world but in our whole culture.
So am I. Unfortunately the system at the UUA does neither when it comes to U*U clergy misconduct. There is very little clarity aka transparency in UUA (mis)handling of U*U clergy misconduct indeed it can be very "opaque". I sought *restraint* for both Rev. Ray Drennan and Rev. Victoria Weinstein but the UUA did absolutely nothing to *real* them in and they both went on to insult and defame other people. There is hardly a month that goes by in which Rev. Victoria Weinstein doesn't insult and/or defame someone on her Peacebang blog.
Well prevention is great. I have said that an ounce of prevention is worth a megaton of cure these days but when prevention fails then some level of accountability needs to occur. In fact one of the reasons that I decided that it was necessary and desirable to file complaints against both Rev. Ray Drennan and Rev. Victoria Weinstein was to prevent any further insults and abuse against me and other people. It was obvious to me, based on how Drennan behaved with me, that he had a rather short fuse and a less than restrained tongue, and thus was likely to insult and abuse me and other people in the future if he was not called to account. I was honestly concerned that he would publicly say and/or do something that would damage the reputation of the Unitarian Church of Montreal if he was not called to account. He proved me right down the road a bit. . . and I obviously don't care any more about sparing the Unitarian Church of Montreal from public embarrassment after what those outrageous hypocrites put me through for trying to warn them about Rev. Ray Drennan's intolerant and abusive behavior. . .
It's more forget that denomination than forget that congregation Mary, and U*Us will rue the day that I decide to kick up the proverbial dust and "forget" Unitarian*Universalism, as some U*Us have all but demanded that I do. . . It's coming soon though if U*Us don't get around to doing the Right Thing in the next year or two. I will tell U*Us more about my "vision" when U*Us take steps to fully restore my worth and dignity by actually honoring and upholding U*U principles and ideals, especially the one calling for justice, equity and compassion in human relations, rather than repeatedly and continually making a complete mockery of U*U principles and ideals.
I have some very good reasons for taking a "go slow" approach to my so-called "vision" but plenty was available about it on the internet in the past. For now you can browse through this languishing blog. I look forward to the day when U*Us finally get around to examining their consciences about how they have treated me and other people, and then take appropriate action to try to redress the harm and damage that they have directly perpetrated, or indirectly perpetuated, for over a decade now. Needless to say much of the harm that U*Us are directly or indirectly responsible for cannot be "undone", as they say, even God cannot change the past. . . but U*Us can and should do what they can in the present and future to provide whatever restorative justice they can to me and other people who they have harmed, including those victims of clergy sexual misconduct who were promised justice nearly a decade ago but never got any. . .
:So, while I sympathize with the dilemma presented by a visionary leader being rejected by his flock,
The Unitarian Church of Montreal was hardly my "flock". If anything it was "pastoral specialist" Rev. Ray Drennan's "flock".
What tactics might those have been Art? Writing letters of grievance? Finally deciding to engage in peaceful public protest when all other options had pretty much been "exhausted"? If you lack sympathy for my tactics I can only hope that you find the tactics of the U*Us to be quite appalling. . .
There was indeed a much wiser way, the way I initially proposed to U*Us. . . but U*Us abjectly failed and obstinately refused to go that route and, so far, still do. It might interest you to know that after I had publicly protested for a few years and my legitimate protest was obstinately ignored by Montreal Unitarians, other than their deeply misguided attempts to suppress it of course, I made a picket sign that said -
:And that too may have been part of the vision. Sometimes the hardest test of a mystic is that you must often live invisibly.
My revelatory mystical experience was one of the "prophetic" variety. i.e. It conveyed a message or two to deliver. One cannot do that "invisibly" nor is one expected to. I can assure you that I am no masochist as The Emerson Avenger blog ought to make clear. I do sometimes wonder if U*Us are masochists though. . .
Labels: Ministerial Fellowship Committee, Rev. Mack Mitchell, Rev. Ray Drennan, Richard Buell, U*U clergy misconduct, U*U clergy sexual misconduct, Unitarian Church of Montreal
British Unitarian minister Rev. Stephen Lingwood of has made what I consider to be a very important point about the "tiny, declining, fringe religion" known as Unitarian*Universalism aka The U*U Movement in the 'Unitarians In The Guardian' post on his Reignite blog this morning. I could be mistaken but, reading between the lines of Rev. Stephen Lingwood's initial paragraph a bit, I get the distinct impression that Rev. Lingwood may have been a bit miffed by a disappointingly low attendance of his Easter Sunday church service. . . Indeed his blog post, which directs readers to a couple of articles about British Unitarians in The Guardian, concludes with his "important point" which I will reproduce here for good measure -
"This is an important point about Unitarian evangelism. It's not a matter of making people agree with us. Most of the country already agrees with us. But they see no reason to come to our congregations to agree. The issue is not agreement with our principles, the issue is showing people what difference belonging to a congregation makes in our lives. If belonging makes a difference, we need to witness that, if it doesn't make a difference, then we will not grow, and we don't deserve to."
Stephen Lingwood's "important point" about "Unitarian evangelism" aka Unitarian*Universalist marketing and "outreach", which has a direct bearing on efforts to "grow" The U*U Movement, very closely parallels something that I have been thinking for some time now. Although I believe that the anti-religious intolerance and bigotry of the "fundamentalist atheist" faction of Humanist U*Us is a major contributing factor to the lack of growth aka stagnance, if not decline and fall. . . of *The* Tiny Declining Fringe Religion I have come to the conclusion that another major contributing factor is what Rev. Lingwood has touched upon here in his Easter Sunday blog "sermon". Unitarian*Universalists love to evangelize aka market U*Uism by asserting that people are already U*Us but "just don't know it yet!" This of course reflects the fact that the very broad Principles and Purposes of Unitarian*Universalism are, at least in principle. . . very inclusive all manner of human beings. Pretty much anyone *can* be a Unitarian*Universalist at least insofar as U*Uism is ostensibly described and defined in U*U religious propaganda. In that most people living in the "Free World" already ostensibly subscribe to most if not all of the Seven Principles of U*Uism in one form or another they already are U*Us in that sense.
So what compelling reason does any non-U*U have to actually join, participate in, and financially support any U*U "church" if and when they come to "know" that they are "already" a Unitarian*Universalist? What *difference*, if any. . . does actually joining and *belonging* to a Unitarian*Universalist congregation make in people's lives? What tangible benefit do they obtain from actually attending a U*U "church" on Sunday rather than reading the paper, walking the dog, taking a stroll, taking a bike ride, taking a motorcycle ride, or even writing a manifesto? As Rev. Stephen Lingwood rightly points out, if actually attending a U*U "church" on Sunday doesn't make a tangible positive difference in people's lives; or worse, if doing so actually makes a tangible *negative* difference in people's lives as is perhaps too often the case. . . then Unitarian*Universalism will not grow, and *The* Tiny Declining Fringe Religion simply does not *deserve* to be anything *more* than what it already is. . .
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On Work and Life, Stew Friedman spoke with Carson Tate, a nationally recognized expert in workplace productivity and founder of Working Simply, a management consultancy focused on bringing productivity with passion back to the workplace. She’s the author of Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style.
Carson Tate: Folks were working really long hours and would not take time off from work on the weekends. When looking at senior leaders in an organization, they seemed dead. It was as if their souls had left their bodies. Looking back at that, it was a sign of extreme burnout, fatigue, and overwork. As I sat there with my first position out of college — wanting to be successful and climb the corporate ladder — I looked at the senior leaders and realized ‘I don’t want that.’ There had to be a better way to serve, add value, and contribute to an organization without burning myself and my team out. So how could I start to simplify and help folks be more productive without the expense of self?
CT: I didn’t have the courage to leave corporate America and start my own business until many years later. It wasn’t until a colleague that I had been coaching on the side used a system that I had developed, shared it with her organization and had tremendous success with it, that I told myself that I had to take the leap of faith and go out and help as many people as I could.
CT: I started working with more folks individually. I started doing corporate training events and writing blogs and articles. I eventually researched the way we think and how that informs the way we structure our workflow.
SF: What is it that you help people change that allows them to work simply and be more productive and at the same time more passionate?
CT: The first step is to understand the way you think and process information, which is called your cognitive style. Your cognitive style informs the way you communicate, the way you structure your environment, the way you organize your calendar, and it even informs other choices you make such as the clothing you wear. So, the first step is to align your thinking to the productivity tools that you use.
CT: There are four different thinking styles. One of the most common styles is called prioritizer. The prioritizer is very analytical, factual, and linear. Prioritizers tend to be left-brain thinkers. When a prioritizer thinks about structuring workflow, it is more about the highest value task. They often time how long it will take them to do their work so they can get additional efficiencies. They tend to be early adopters of technology so the latest app is a tool that might work really well for them. When they know the way they think, it allows them to filter all the methodologies, systems, and tools that exist and hone in on those that are going to add the greatest value for them and that are also going to be easiest for them to implement and stick with.
SF: That seems like a really simple idea – to know what you’re style preferences are and then choose the tools that fit best with the way you operate. What are the other three styles?
CT: Other than the prioritizer, there is the planner, who is very organized and sequential. They are natural project planners and are always looking for structure and process. They often manage their to-do list very well. Then there is the arranger — their thinking is more intuitive and they are more kinesthetic. They do their best work with and through people. The tools that they use really matter to them from a productivity perspective. They want a certain type of pen, a certain type of folder. And then the fourth style is the visualizer. Their thinking is characterized by very big picture – they are very innovative, they are the risk-takers, they synthesize ideas very well and they excel at brainstorming. In terms of productivity tools, a mind map would be very useful for them. A mind map is a great way to brainstorm on paper and connect any ideas. One draws a circle, puts a central idea in it, and radiating out from that central idea are any thoughts and ideas that one might have. It helps connects different ideas.
CT: Exactly. Some of the tensions that exist on teams are nothing more than our thinking styles clashing. The planner wants to create structure and process and the visualizer does not want the structure because he or she feels restricted, so that creates inherent tension.
CT: Once you know your style, you select the tools that are best for you. If I am a prioritizer or linear thinker, I should choose more linear tools. For instance, the task function in Outlook would work great for me. If I am more right-brained, I might use a white-board or colored post-it notes. But I am not going to try and fit into a tool or methodology that counters the way I think.
CT: What’s next is clarifying the Why. What is the intrinsic motivation? Why do you want to tame your inbox, for example? Why do you want to have more time? What is driving this desire to simplify? If I cannot help my clients tap into that deeper desire, then sustaining the change will be very difficult. We have to be anchored.
CT: It is up to you to customize your productivity and push back against this one-size-fits-all mentality that is so pervasive in our culture. I want the listeners and readers to learn to own the way they think and to understand their natural strengths and preferences and then learn how to align tools to those preferences. Finally, it is about understanding what is driving you and answering the question Why does this matter?
CT: They haven’t connected and owned the question Why? They are dealing with extrinsic motivation and what other people expect of them.
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Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana opened his address to the UN Human Rights Council at the 37th Secession by referring to a section from President Sirisena’s 100 Day Programme; he stress, inter alia: “… the government’s firm commitment to the advancement of reconciliation, the rule of law, good governance, human rights, justice, equality, and dignity for all our citizens …” He concluded his address, stating: “Sri Lanka’s judiciary and law enforcement mechanisms are fully capable and committed to the processes of advancing justice to all concerned. It has a long history of integrity and professionalism and since January 2015, steps have been taken to further strengthen its independence. And may I add, Mr. President that all reconciliation mechanisms will be implemented in accordance with our Constitution”.
In view of the fact that the Sri Lanka government had co-sponsored UNHRC Resolution 30/1 in 2015, and that in 2018 it states that “all reconciliation mechanisms will be implemented in accordance with our constitution”, is a paradigm shift, the consequences of which reflect a bold and dignified stand that hitherto Sri Lanka has not taken much to the disappointment of the overwhelming majority of the Sri Lankan nation. Although warnings were given earlier to the effect that the implementation of certain provisions in the resolution would entail revisions to the constitution, no attempt was made by this government to say so directly at the UN Human Rights Council sessions until 2018. What it means is that either the constitution has to be revised to accommodate the provisions of Resolution 30/1, or in the alternative the resolution has to be revised in a manner that does not contradict Sri Lanka’s constitution.
Not only is Sri Lanka required to address issues relating to UNHRC Resolution 30/1 within the provisions of its constitution, but it is also required as a signatory to abide by provisions contained in international instruments such as the four Geneva Conventions. In addition, since Article 13 (6) para 2 of Sri Lanka’s constitution also recognizes “general principles of law recognized by the community of nations”, Sri Lanka is obligated to abide by provisions in international instruments irrespective of whether Sri Lanka is a signatory or not to such instruments. Therefore, the context in which UNHRC Resolution 30/1 should be evaluated should be within the framework of both the Sri Lanka constitution and laws recognized by the community of nations.
It therefore follows that Sri Lanka is constitutionally entitled to address all issues relating to Resolution 30/1 in terms of Common Article 3 of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949, and more specifically to provisions of Protocol Additional to the Geneva Conventions of August 1949, relating to the protection of victims of non-international armed conflict of June 1977, since it is accepted by the community of nations as an integral part of customary law.
Paragraphs 182 and 183 of the OISL Report by the Office of the UN High Commission confirm the approach cited above.
Paragraph 182 states: “Article 3 common to the four Geneva Conventions relating to conflicts not of an international character is applicable to the situation in Sri Lanka, with all parties to the conflict being bound to respect guarantees pertaining to the treatment of civilians and persons hors de combat contained therein….” (N.B. “all parties to the conflict”).
Paragraph 183 states: “In addition, the Government and armed groups that are parties to the conflict are bound alike by the relevant rules of customary international law applicable to non-international armed conflict”.
In view of the background established above, the material presented below is an evaluation of the provisions of Resolution 30/1in terms of provisions in “PROTOCOL ADDITIONAL TO THE GENEVA CONVENTION OF 12 AUGUST 1949, AND RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF VICTIMS OF NON-INTERNATIONAL ARMED CONFLICTS (PROTOCOL II) (with Final Act of the Diplomatic Conference on the reaffirmation and development of international humanitarian law applicable in armed conflict dated 10 June 1977 and resolutions adopted at the fourth session). Adopted at Geneva on 8 June 1977.
Article 1: MATERIAL FIELD OF APPLICATION. “This Protocol, which develops and supplements Article 3 common to the Geneva Conventions of August 12 1949 … shall apply to all armed conflicts…which take place in the territory of a High Contracting Party between its armed forces and dissident armed forces or other organized armed groups which, under responsible command, exercise such control over a part of its territory as to enable them to carry out sustained and concerted military operations and to implement this Protocol”.
COMMENT: Since the LTTE operated as an armed group under responsible command and exercised control over a part of Sri Lanka’s territory to the extent that such territories were designated “LTTE controlled areas” in the Cease Fire Agreement facilitated by Norway, from which it carried sustained and concerted military operations, the conflict in Sri Lanka should justifiably be designated as a non-international “ARMED CONFLICT”.
Article 3: NON- INTERVENTION. 1. Nothing in this Protocol shall be invoked for the purpose of affecting the sovereignty of a State or the responsibility of the government, by all legitimate means, to maintain or re-establish law and order in the State or to defend the national unity and territorial integrity of the State”.
2. Nothing in this Protocol shall be invoked as a justification for intervening, directly or indirectly, for any reason whatever, in the armed conflict or in the internal or external affairs of the High Contracting Party in the territory of which that conflict occurs”.
COMMENT: The following examples illustrate the degree of direct and indirect intervention in the internal affairs relating to issues associated with the armed conflict in Sri Lanka :
(a) “…implementing measures for truth-seeking, justice, reparations and guarantees of non-recurrence…”
(b) “…Sri Lanka to establish a judicial mechanism with special counsel to investigate allegations of violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law, as applicable…”
(f) “…Sri Lanka to sign and ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances…”
(h) ‘…to fulfill its commitment on the devolution of political authority and to ensure that all Provincial Councils are able to operate effectively…”.
Article 4. FUNDAMENTAL GUARANTEES. Article 4 (2) lists all the violations that are prohibited under international humanitarian law. They range from violence to life; to collective punishment; to taking of hostages; to acts of terrorism; outrages upon personal dignity, rape, enforced prostitution; to slavery and slave trade; to pillage.
Article 5. PERSONS WHOSE LIBERTY HAS BEEN RESTRICTED. 1. In addition to the provisions of Article 4, the following provisions shall be respected as a minimum with regard to persons deprived of their liberty for reasons related to the armed conflict, whether they are interned or detained:
Article 6: PENAL PROSECUTION. 1. “This Article applies to the prosecution and punishment of criminal offences related to the armed conflict”.
2 (a) “The prosecutor shall provide for an accused to be informed without delay of the particulars of the alleged offence against him and shall afford the accused before and during his trial all necessary rights and means of defence”;
2 (b) “No one shall be convicted of an offence except on the basis of individual penal responsibility”;
COMMENT. In view of the provisions cited above there is absolutely no need for a judicial mechanism with the participation of foreign judges, prosecutors etc. etc as called in paragraph 6 of Resolution 30/1, because the procedures cited above are not only known to the legal institutions functioning in Sri Lanka but also are familiar with them as stated by the Foreign Minister during his address. Furthermore, the fact that no one guilty of any of the violations listed in Article 4 of Additional Protocol II has been informed “without delay”, coupled with the fact that no one has thus far been charged of any specific offence and therefore are presumed innocent until proven guilty, makes the entire accountability exercise a futile undertaking. Additionally, the need for anyone charged with an offence to be tried in his presence makes Universal Jurisdiction a mere threat without foundation.
Paragraph 2 of Article 18 states: “If the civilian population is suffering undue hardships owing to a lack of the supplies essential for its survival, such as foodstuffs and medical supplies, relief actions for the civilian population which are of an exclusively humanitarian and impartial nature and are conducted without any adverse distinction shall be undertaken subject to the consent of the High Contracting Party concerned”.
COMMENT. Since per above, the Government of Sri Lanka was not responsible for any relief actions by way of foodstuffs and medical supplies, the charge against the Government of Sri Lanka that it failed to meet its obligations in this regard is baseless and provide grounds for rejection. However, while such responsibilities are with relief societies, the fact is that the government went out of its way to provide relief measure. These actions should be recognized, appreciated and given credit without leveling charges that shortfalls were deliberate. Such perceptions reflect ignorance of international humanitarian law.
With the conclusion of hostilities relating to the armed conflict in May 2009, the UNHRC progressively introduced resolution after resolution starting in 2012 until its scope progressively expanded to Resolution 30/1. Over the years individuals have advocated that issues relating to the armed conflict should be addressed in terms of provisions of international humanitarian law but to no avail, due to flawed perspectives of successive governments. However, for the first time the government delegation headed by Foreign Minister Hon. Tilak Marapana has taken a bold and courageous step that hitherto had not been taken by the Foreign Ministry and informed the Human Rights Council “…that all reconciliation mechanisms will be implemented in accordance with our Constitution”. Considering the stands taken by the Foreign Ministry since 2012 until 2015 when it went to the extent of co-sponsoring UNHRC resolution 30/1, the stand taken in 2018 is a paradigm shift that gives Sri Lanka the opportunity to address issues relating to Resolution 30/1 with dignity if it so chooses.
The material presented above if adopted by the government would enable it to address issues relating to Resolution 30/1 in a forthright manner. Since the Foreign Ministry is unlikely to take such an approach judging from its tradition of treading so softly that it stumbles in the process, it has been left to members of civil society to fill the void and bring the facts to the attention of the Human Rights Council.
1. That Resolution 30/1violates several provisions of “non-intervention directly or indirectly in internal affairs” of a sovereign member State as called for in Additional Protocol II relating to issues listed above.
2. The Resolution 30/1’s call for judicial mechanisms to investigate alleged violations of human rights and humanitarian law, contradicts the applicable law which should be as per provisions relating to “Penal Prosecution” stated in Additional Protocol II.
Therefore the appeal to the Human Rights Council and its affiliated bodies is that the materials presented above should be reviewed, and for the resolution to be withdrawn since it is in violation of international customary law.
The material presented above is based on a legal approach to address issues relating to Geneva. Despite such an approach being consistently advocated, Sri Lanka’s approach has been political; an approach that has impacted seriously on Sri Lanka’s sovereignty as demonstrated above. Therefore, emboldened by the stand taken by the Foreign Minister at the conclusion of his 2018 address in Geneva Sri Lanka should address the issues relating to Geneva from a legal perspective and call on the Human Rights Council to withdraw Resolution 30/1and re-visit the stand taken regarding Sri Lanka.
Why You Require a Car Accident Lawyer Sigmund Freud may have theorized that there was no such thing as an accident when it comes to things we say or do but if you have been a prey of a car accident that was not your fault you may well be a lot more sure of the principle than Freud was. Most vehicle accidents are brought about by one of these two things – possibly driver mistake or gear disappointment – which does appear to provide support to Freud’s concept about accidents. If you have been hurt in an automobile accident the very first thing you need to do is consult a car accident lawyer to greatly help safeguard your rights as the victim of the incident. The other driver’s insurance will generally launch their particular study into the crash. They may attempt to show that their consumer isn’t to blame or at least not totally at fault in the collision. This may typically feel like the company wants to transfer the guilt from their buyer by transferring it onto you. Should you choose not to have a car accident attorney to assist you that move may just cause you to encounter extra stress and fear that you just would never have to withstand underneath the security of a car accident lawyer. The next step that many insurance providers take would be to provide you with a settlement offer which may seem great written down but will probably be a low-ball offer which will save the insurance provider cash but neglect to take care of your long term interest. Contemplate what it’ll cost you economically in case you are hurt and cannot work-even for those few days. Aside from your missing earnings you’ll also spend cash on your own immediate medical expenses and future medical expenses, including physical therapy that you may not be prepared for.
If you are a parent who stays at home you may well not undergo lost wages but that doesn’t mean you will not experience some financial damage from the accidents. For instance, you might have to employ someone to undertake a few of the responsibilities you presently execute including cooking, buying, child-care and carpooling. Or your partner may need to take time away from work to do these duties along with the lack of revenue you experience is likely to be less immediate but a lack of revenue none the less.
A car accident attorney will help you realize what your true cutbacks are and what sort of long term failures you could possibly experience for example constant medical care that impacts your power to work. Just after carrying out a cautious analysis of your losses should you even start to contemplate any compensation offers. Along with working out for you to negotiate a fair negotiation offer, a car accident attorney can help you demonstrate that no injuries were caused. In the event the other driver broke the law including managing a lighting and which caused the car crash, your lawyer can use that data to greatly help deal with the case along with your claim for reimbursement.
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Being banned in Canada too, it seems that regular bulbs waste energy producing heat, and we wouldn't want to add any extra heat to our houses during the 6 to 8 month winter that we have.
You'll probably only be able to buy repair kits. You'll have to save the dead bulbs, open them up and replace the filaments. Bulbs will not be allowed to be sold, but repair kits will be legal. Selling them on the internet will likely be banned and sellers will get prison time. It's just like when they jacked up the taxes for cigarettes in most (or all) states, people were selling them on the internet. Then the govt. began arresting the sellers adn making the buyers pay all state taxes for the amounts of cigs they bought. You can legally buy and sell cig rollers, papers, filters, and other smoking devices online, just not tobacco.
Thanks. Maybe I'll take the trouble to do this. I heard on the radio last night that some of these light bulbs can dim. I got a new lamp last week that takes 150 watt light bulbs and the lamp dims, so with my luck theywon't male 150 watt light bulbs that dim. I Know I can stock up on them like a survivalist.
What about those small light bulbs that are a 1/4 of the size of regular light bulbs that are used for chandeliers, are they going to be banned too? I have a chandelier that takes four of them and you the sit lamp shades on top of the light bulbs and if they make squiggly ones this size, the lamp shades might not fit correctly. The light bulbs are in the shape of a fire flame.
Those will still be legal, as will those for fixtures where the bulb is exposed as part of the aesthetic look, requiring the bulb to be clear instead of soft white or something similar.
Look for parts of the law to be repealed once the general public discovers that compact fluorescent light bulbs aren't technologically ready (mainly in that they don't last as long as advertised and don't last long at all if they are often turned on for 15 minutes or less).
Which almost all of ours are (turned on for 15 minutes or less). Only the kitchen lights run longer.
:> What about those small light bulbs that are a 1/4 of the size of :> regular light bulbs that are used for chandeliers
: Those will still be legal, as will those for fixtures where the bulb : is exposed as part of the aesthetic look, requiring the bulb to be : clear instead of soft white or something similar.
: Look for parts of the law to be repealed once the general public : discovers that compact fluorescent light bulbs aren't technologically : ready
Let's hope. I hate CFLs, after giving them a good solid try for a couple of years. Can't stand them. (and for CFL likers, good for you, but I really have tried near every brand and claimed color range on the market).
They're a transition technology, so I think they'll never be ready. I'm hoping affordable LED replacements for incandescents will become available before the incandesents disappear.
The are exemptions on basis of base type/size and bulb shape/size. Everything with base other than E26/E27 "medium screw" "right hand thread" is exempt, including "candelabra base". Also exempt are flame-shape bulbs and some sizes of globular bulbs.
Clearness of bulb is not exempt - look for exemption on basis of base shape/size and bulb shape/size.
Ask me, [email protected], for the best CFLs that I know for your specific applications and your specific color preferences. Please state your color complaints and other complaints of the CFLs that you tried.
How long since you've tried? Five years ago I'd agree with you, but I use them today. Very much improved. LED light is still too blue for comfort but I imagine it will be better too. I think that is the future.
They are compatible with all non dimming X-10 modules, such as Appliance Modules, canopy modules, remote receiver modules, and special fluorescent capable switches. I have lots of CFs that are controlled by X-10 remotes.
In ::: The cfl's are not compatible with my remotes for X10. If ::: the alarm goes off, no auto lighting. :: :: They are compatible with all non dimming X-10 modules,
:: such as Appliance Modules, canopy modules, remote receiver :: modules, and special fluorescent capable switches. I have :: lots of CFs that are controlled by X-10 remotes. -- :: Peace, :: BobJ
But you're using CFL compatible (flourescent) X-10 components. If not, you'll see early burnouts of either the CFL and/or the X-10 device. Questions like this deserve full answers IMO. X-10 makes that information very clear if you read their instructions on the various products or their wiki.
What makes them compatible? Mine are 25 years old and work with CFL. The CFL was not invented when mine were built.
It's all BS. If you go an research the subject a bit, like at a .gov site, you'll find residential light bulbs aren't part of the banning.
You will be able to buy them on the internet HOWEVER homeland security will grab and take you to a black prison for torture because you will be blatantly breaking the law....:)
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Proudly stood on dark wooden feet, this Becky Champagne Bed has been expertly crafted with high-quality materials so that it will last for generations to come. Upholstered in a cube design with a fabulous soft champagne coloured fabric makes this appealing to all modern contemporary furniture lovers due to its simple but modern design, perfect for a stunning centrepiece in your personal haven.
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Munchies is just an appetizer. It comes from a time in the 80s when there was no longer any Fantasy Island or The Love Boat graveyard for has-been celebrities, so famous faces that couldn’t get a job started doing horror movies. This time around it’s Harvey Korman! Wahoo! And he plays two parts!
Harvey and his son are archaeologists who find a small creature in a cave. It’s a Munchie! So they take Munchie home (he dresses like a Jawa) and things seem great. But then Harvey’s slimy brother comes along with his cute dirtbag sidekick. When the sidekick plays a game of cat and mouse with Munchie, there’s an accident and Munchie gets wet. Guess what happens next.
The Munchies shoot guns, drive cars, deal out one-liners, flip the bird, check out babes in the water (and steal their bathing suits), and eventually, attack a miniature golf course. Yeah. Let’s move on to the main course.
Hobgoblins is the epitome of old school cheesy 80s horror. The synth score is awesome, the little Hobgoblin puppets (who look more like Munchies than Gremlins) are always drenched in eerie green and pink lights, and there are performances by a new wave band called The Fontanelles. They released only one vinyl 45 RPM that has a couple of their songs from this movie. Great stuff.
The plot is perfectly low-budget 80s horror. This old security guard at a movie studio tells his new young employee that he should never go in the vault. So once the kid goes in the vault and unleashes the Hobgoblins, they go right to the house where his friends are having a movie night and dancing in total 80s style to a track by The Fontanelles. My favorite of the bunch is a cute military guy in a camouflage tank top.
The best scene is when the kids are attacked by Hobgoblins…and hop around the room struggling with stuffed animal Hobgoblins. It doesn’t matter how bad a movie like this is. It’s just so good because it’s so 80s and makes me feel like I’ve come home (and it blows away Munchies).
The one rule is, Hobgoblins are attracted to light. See? An original twist instead of a total Gremlins rip-off! The danger is that the Hobgoblins fulfill your biggest fantasy and then kill you. Only thing is, there’s not much in the way of deaths here. The young security guard is totally on it, interrupting his friends’ fantasies, which eventually leads to a punk rock club where The Fontanelles are performing…but the Hobgoblins become the headliners! It’s your typical hokey low-budget ending for a direct-to-VHS 80s movie about little pains in the ass.
20 years later and the Hobgoblins are back…and so are all the original characters. Although, they’re played by different actors—and the military guy in the camouflage tank top is even hotter. So basically, the guy from a Hobgoblins movie gives me the Munchies.
While the character names are the same and the old man character from the first film is in a looney bin because he blew up the movie studio at the end of the first movie (which points to this as a direct sequel), the plot acts as if the kids never met him.
This time, the old man informs the kids that the way to bring back the Hobgoblins is to say “Hobgoblins” three times. So once someone says Hobgoblins three times, this essentially becomes a remake of the original. The kids get together to watch movies and dance to new wave music—the movie is made to look like its taking place in the 80s, and they do a really good job of it (even though they watch DVDs instead of VHS tapes).
There are plenty of Hobgoblin attacks this time, and there’s a new rule; you need to face your biggest fear to get rid of the Hobgoblins. There’s more stuffed animal wrestling, pink and green lighting abounds, and the cheesy plot feels like genuine 80s direct-to-VHS garbage even though its 2000s direct-to-DVD garbage. This is probably one of the best re-enactments of 80s low-budget horror I’ve ever seen. This is how you do a 20-year anniversary sequel right.
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With a seemingly consistent low profile throughout the rest of the hockey world, Bernard Allan Federko was respected and loved by the fans of St. Louis, Missouri. Never one to bask in the limelight, his consistency earned him 1,130 points during a 14-year NHL career of which 13 were spent in the "Gateway to the West".
A native of Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada, Bernie Federko was born on May 12, 1956 and played his minor hockey in the town of approximately 1,000 people from 1962-73, including a year for the Foam Lake Flyers senior club at the age of 16. Beginning with the 1973-74 season, Federko traveled 240 kilometres northwest down the Yellowhead Highway to Saskatoon, where he became a member of the junior Blades. There he would play three seasons in the Western Canada Hockey League, leading Saskatoon to the league finals in both 1975 and 1976. He became a hot commodity among NHL Scouts in 1975-76, breaking Bobby Clarke's single season record for points with 187 and leading the playoffs in scoring with 45 points in 20 games. His efforts were rewarded with a 1st Team All-Star berth, WCHL MVP honours and a high-ranked position among draft eligible prospects.
Both the NHL and WHA Amateur Drafts took full advantage of the two-time WCHL finalist Saskatoon Blades in 1976, pilfering three of the club's forwards in the top seven picks of the NHL Draft. Selected sixth overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the WHA Draft, Federko was also selected seventh overall behind teammates Blair Chapman and Fred Williams in the NHL and quickly proved his junior stats were not a fluke and the St. Louis Blues had chosen wisely. After a strong training camp the gifted pivot was sent to the Blues' Central Hockey League farm club in Kansas City. He would record 69 points in 42 games for the baby Blues and along with linemate Brian Sutter, earn an immediate recall to St. Louis. There he would procure a permanent NHL job with 23 points in 31 games for the Smythe Division leaders. Despite missing the second half of the season, his efforts in KC were not forgotten as the CHL awarded him with a berth on the 2nd All-Star Team and the Ken McKenzie Trophy as Rookie-of-the-Year.
The 1977-78 season marked the beginning of 12 consecutive seasons for Federko as a member of the St. Louis Blues. The 1978-79 season proved to be a break-out year, leading an extremely weak Blues' club with 64 assists and 95 points, eighth in the entire league. Rapidly the ever-patient playmaker led St. Louis to noted improvements, recording his first of four 100+ point seasons in 1980-81 and coinciding with a second-place overall finish for the Blues with a club record 45 wins and 107 points.
During his 13 seasons as a member of the Blues, Federko led the Blues in scoring nine times, including eight consecutively from 1979-86, along with three straight 100-points seasons from 1984-86. "The Magician" as he came to be known in St. Louis circles, led the Blues to within a single goal of the Stanley Cup Final in 1986. Despite playing in only three rounds, Federko finished as the leading playoff scorer with 21 points. Then Blues' Head Coach Jacques Demers stated, "He's got to be the most underrated player in this league." This was proven to be accurate by his participation in only two All-Star contests during his career. The consummate playmaker was a wizard behind the net, ala Wayne Gretzky, becoming the first player in NHL history to record 50+ assists for 10 consecutive seasons, leading his General Manager Ron Caron to quip, "He makes the average or above-average player look like a star at times."
Before leaving the Blues in 1989, Federko would achieve numerous personal milestones. On March 19, 1988, he would, appropriately, record an assist to become only the 22nd NHL player to reach the 1,000 point barrier. He spent his final season with the Blues as captain, a reward for his dedication to both the team and the city. Following the 1988-89 season, Federko held 11 St. Louis Blues' career records, including games played (927), goals (352), assists (721) and a record he had broke at the beginning of his 8th season, points (1,073).
Following a shocking trade of St. Louis' favourite son during the summer of 1989, Federko played one final season with the Detroit Red Wings, enabling him to reach the 1,000 games played milestone. He would retire after a 57-point campaign for the Wings and on March 16, 1991, his number '24' sweater was raised to the rafters of the St. Louis Arena, becoming just the fourth Blues player to have the honour bestowed upon him.
After a brief stint as the General Manager of the St. Louis Vipers in Roller Hockey International, Federko remained in St. Louis working with the Blues as the Colour Commentator on television broadcasts. Federko would receive a well deserved accolade with his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Travelers routinely describe the tour of the 27 waterfalls at Damajagua as ‘the coolest thing I did in the DR.’ It's hard to disagree. Guides lead you up, swimming and climbing through the waterfalls. To get down you jump – as much as 8m – into the sparkling pools below.
Today it’s mandatory to wear a helmet and a life jacket, and guides are trained in first aid and CPR. It wasn’t always that way, however. Flashback to 2004, when a handful of unofficial guides led tours at the waterfalls. There were no safety measures, no visitors’ center and the occasional minor injury. Then a young boy drowned.
Peace Corps volunteer Joe Kennedy – grandson of Robert F Kennedy and great-nephew of JFK – had just arrived. And there was nothing there. ‘It felt like you were out in the middle of nowhere having this virgin experience,’ he says. There was no visitors center, no restaurant, nothing. ‘There simply wasn’t any money for helmets or life jackets and training.’
Kennedy applied for and received grant money from both USAID (US$50,000) and the UN Development Program (US$30,000). ‘The challenge,’ he says, ‘wasn’t just to increase safety precautions, but also to find sustainable ways to make money from the waterfalls in a way that would benefit the community.’ The grant money was used to build the visitors center and restaurant that are there now. With the help of several Puerto Plata area resorts, Kennedy raised upwards of US$10,000 to purchase life jackets and helmets.
These days a guide is required, but there’s no minimum group size, so you can go by yourself if you wish. You’ll need around four hours to make it to the 27th waterfall and back. The falls are open from 8:30am to 4pm, but go early, before the crowds arrive, and you might just have the whole place to yourself.
You can go up to the seventh, 12th or 27th waterfall. Most ‘jeep safari’ package tours only go to the seventh waterfall. You should be in good shape and over the age of 12. The entrance fee varies depending on your nationality and how far you go; foreigners pay RD$460 to the highest waterfall and less to reach the lower ones.
US$1 of every entrance fee goes to a community development fund. Eight people sit on the board, including the Secretary of Environment, to make sure the money gets spent wisely. Considering that an average of 3000 tourists go through the falls every month, the bank account is going well – plans are underway to build a library for the local school, fix a local church and build foot bridges over a nearby river. Other Peace Corps volunteers are continuing the project Kennedy began.
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To get to the falls, go south from Imbert on the highway for 3.3km (and cross two bridges) until you see a sign on your left with pictures of a waterfall. From there it’s about 1km down to the visitor’s center. Alternatively, take a gua-gua from Puerto Plata and ask to get off at the entrance. The big Texaco station at Imbert serves as a crossroad for the entire area. There is a frequent gua-gua service to Santiago (RD$80, 1¼ hours) and Puerto Plata (RD$40, 30 minutes).
Built in 1893 atop Cerro de los Coyotes, this fortress saw the last stand of Benjamín Zeledón, the 1912 hero of resistance to US intervention. The marines managed to take the fortress – as witnessed by a young man n…
Among the major buildings worst hit by the earthquake of 2000 (which also destroyed about 80 homes) was 1928 Iglesia de San Jerónimo, the spiritual heart of Masaya and one of the most recognizable silhouettes on the…
Inside the alcaldía (mayor’s office), this museum honors Masayans who gave their lives during the revolution. There are walls of photos and interesting displays of bomb-building materials and weapons, as well as per…
Seven blocks west of the Parque Central is an inspiring view in a region famed for them: that across Laguna de Masaya to the smoking Santiago crater. The attractive, if crumbling, malecón (waterfront promenade) was …
The original church at this location, also called Iglesia San Sebastián, was built around 1700; it was burned down by William Walker in 1856. The current version, built in 1925, sits at the ancient center of Monimbó…
Parroquia El Calvario is a squat colonial structure with no spire, most remarkable for the extra-gory statues of Jesus and the thieves being crucified found right at the entrance. Those are original – the rest had t…
Masaya's elegant former train station, built in 1926 on the north side of the city, is a local landmark. In 2013, the city announced plans to convert it into a cultural center, but at time of writing the project was…
At the center the town is the 1750 Parroquia de La Asunción, an attractive but scarred late-baroque beauty that the Spanish government has offered to help repair.
The modern Iglesia de San Miguel, whose resident San Miguel Arcángel makes the rounds during the procession of St Jerome, is worth a peek.
El Triunfo has a prime location, in the historic centre of Cusco, just half a block from Plaza de Armas. It offers practical rooms with cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Guest can enjoy beautiful views from this old characteristic city from the terrace. The tour desk can arrange city tours along the museums, cathedrals and markets, as well as to the famous Machu Picchu. A continental breakfast is served in Hostal El Triunfo´s dining area. Being located centrally many restaurants and bars are within the direct surroundings. El Triunfo´s Hostal is situated 4 km from Velazco Astete Airport and 2 km from the bus station.
Please note there are stairs to reach the hostel. Based on local tax laws, Peruvian citizens (and foreigners staying more than 59 days in Peru) must pay an additional fee of 18%. To be exempt from this 18% additional fee (IVA), a copy of the immigration card and passport must be presented. Please note both documents are required for fee exemption. Guests who are not able to present both documents will be required to pay the fee. Foreign business travellers who require a printed invoice, will also be charged the additional 18% regardless of the length of their stay in Peru. This fee is not automatically calculated in the total costs for the reservation.
I recently bought a sig whiskey5 5-25x52 for my 204. I took it out after rock chucks 4 times last week and the elevation kept creeping up or down on me, like 3 or 4 inches. Windage was always fine. I had to re-zero it at the beginning of each day. I was spinning the turrets a little bit, but only out to 350 yards with a 100 yard zero. It is mounted in talley lighweights and the gun is a vssfII (its an accurate gun). I double checked the rings with my wheeler torque wrench and they were good. The gun was stored in a padded case driving around, same type of case my 223 with a vortex pst was stored in during the same trip and it didn’t have any problems holding zero. I am pretty sure it didn’t take any hard hits or get bounced around - and if it was just one time I could chalk it up to something like that, but 4 different times losing zero has to be the scope?
This is my first sig scope - did I just get a lemon? Anybody else have any similar problems with a whiskey5 or any sig scope for that matter? I haven’t reached out to Sig yet, I was going to do that tomorrow ...I am wondering if I made a mistake going with Sig and should kick it down the road? Any thoughts?
I have no experience with that scope, though I plan on getting one for a 338 Norma build I have in the works. I can tell you however, that sig's customer support is very good, if it is the scope, so rest easy.
I had a kilo 2000 that, over a couple years, I scratched the laser lense up pretty bad, and it's ranging performance degraded significantly. Totally my fault for not taking better care of it, I was hard on it. I called sig, asked if I could get it worked on, they emailed me a return label, I sent it in, and a week later recieved a tracking number for a brand new kilo 2200 free of charge. So if you have a lemon, your certainly covered.
I returned a 3-15x44 whiskey 5 because I couldn’t get the zero stop to set and maintain zero. I wasted a lot of ammo and spent a lot of frustrating time with thatscop and just gave up on it. Maybe your zero stop is slipping like mine was?
Mine was one of the newer black models...which was nice to look at and that electronic level was great, but the zero stop system was terrible.
I hated the zero stop system so much I returned it to the retailer for a nightforce. I didn’t even want to try and mess with another model.
Mine is the model with the capped elevation turret - graphite in color. I don’t think is has the same zero stop system.
Can't get worse than Burris's idea of a "zero stop" on their veracity line, where they just put a pin in a groove and give you max 1 whole turn of the turret minus 1 moa. Actually lets not give them any idea's, they might find a way to make it worse.
I just wanted to give an update on my Sig Electro Optics customer service experience - it was AWFUL. I just got my whiskey 5 back from them after they had it for 6 weeks. It came with a note saying the scope was fine, there is nothing wrong with it and I need to do a better job mounting it. Needless to say I was pissed...So I called them up and they sent me to a guy who does the testing. I told him I know the scope wouldn’t hold zero, I checked my rings, used a torque wrench etc. and I expressed my frustration that they didn’t do anything to fix it after having it for 6 weeks. This guy has the umitigated gall to tell me that they get 1000’s of scopes returned to them with claims they don’t hold zero and every scope They test functions flawlessly. He proceeds to tell me that 100% of the time the customer isn’t mounting the scope correctly. He then asks me if I used a picatiny rail - I told him I do not. A few minutes later he asks me if I was sure I wasn’t using a picatiny rail - my response was no. A few minutes later he asked me a third time if I was using a picatiny rail to which I responded “seriously? I am not an idiot, quit asking me that question, the answer isn’t going to change”. They want me to send my scope back in so they can look at it again, eye roll. The scope also came back with some white sticker residue all over it - wtf? The guy was a real jerk - treated me poorly and I never want to do business with this company again. Too bad - I really liked the glass, it was clear and the scope matched the urban camo paint job I just got on my hs precision stock
There are a lot of good scope companies out there, my humble recommendation is to is to buy from somebody besides SIG. I have dealt with Vortex a few times and they treated me awesome - even when it was my fault the scope was jacked up, had nothing to do with their workmanship.
*update*. I got a call from the supervisor, who apologized for my experience and replaced my scope. I haven’t had a chance to mount it and test it yet, but I am a little less fired up than I was a couple weeks ago. Sometimes you just have to talk to the right people.
Not surprised, mine was junk. I am so happy I was able to return mine to the retailer and not have to deal with the customer service - I know the frustration and hate to hear you had to go through that.
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Richard A. Cosier: Dean and Leeds Professor of Management, The Krannert Graduate School of Management, Purdue University
So how did we get into this global economic crisis? Until some time in late 2007 or early 2008 things were seemingly going along quite well. The vast majority of the world's major economies were expanding and many people were enjoying their improved prosperity. Financial markets were reaching new high levels and many graduate business students around the world dreamed of lucrative investment banker positions after graduation. The growth cycle seemed well established and for some, things looked too good to be true – in hindsight these people were correct.
Economies around the world, in fact, had overheated. In the United States home prices had spiralled upward at dizzying speeds. Individual and corporate debts were at all time highs. Leverage was the means for achieving growth and enjoying the benefits of the growing economy. In many business schools, students were flocking to Finance with hopes of participating in the explosion of wealth enjoyed by some of their recently graduated role models who were making six and seven figure incomes from the creation and sales of “exotic” financial instruments.
We are now well aware that there were underlying problems which caused the story to take an ugly turn. Most of the world is now experiencing the worst economic period since the late 1920s and 1930s Great Depression. The current situation is being called a severe global recession but to many it feels like a depression, especially to those who are unemployed or have seen their retirement savings evaporate.
Predictably, people are looking for the culprits who caused this massive economic meltdown. Some are pointing fingers at the business schools and MBA programs around the world. I, however, am not one of those placing blame on business schools. In my opinion there are two fundamental causes of the economic woes we are experiencing.
First, I suggest that widespread personal greed was a major cause of the economic turmoil. Individuals lost track of the common good and longer term concerns and attempted to maximize short term personal gain. Investment bankers eagerly counted their windfall profits from trading in sub-prime financial products and other derivatives. Buyers felt they were assuming little risk in purchasing these products as they were able to purchase insurance on the various options. Using 20-20 hindsight these sub-prime and other “toxic” derivatives were highly risky and involved loans made to unqualified borrowers.
This brings us to the second cause of the economic crisis – excessive leverage. Credit and loans were too easy to obtain. The most obvious sector that was over-leveraged was real estate, especially in parts of the United States like California, Arizona and Florida. Borrowers with little or no tangible assets were being given 80-100 per cent loans with "hidden" escalating interest rates. The idea was that if these borrowers defaulted, the rising real estate values would eliminate the risk to the lender. Sounds like the house of cards situation where the rosy picture was very misleading – risk was much higher than many apparently believed.
In the United States, the Federal Reserve policies didn't help matters by keeping interest rates very low between 2002 and 2004. Again, with the intention of keeping credit flowing, the economy was heading for a meltdown.
If personal greed and excessive leverage were at the bottom of this economic decline, what role did business schools play in the debacle? Critics claim that business schools must have ignored educating students on topics such as ethics, social responsibility and integrity. They imply that Finance courses taught students how to create "innovative" financial instruments and then to use these tools to maximize personal gain. I beg to differ. In my experience of visiting and reviewing programs of business schools around the world, the vast majority have courses, lectures and distributed ethics and social responsibility content throughout the curriculum. Certainly there is a debate amongst some faculty members about the role of agency theory and maximizing the stakeholders' value when considering the social responsibilities of businesses around the world. And most business schools teach about various financial instruments and derivatives. But that is what academic freedom is all about! Let's hope that we never resort to censorship in the classroom when teaching about financial instruments.
People make decisions based on personal values that are formed throughout their lifetime, and reflect myriad external and innate sources. Business school graduates are not programmed like robots during their education experiences to do evil things. However, if someone decides to use their knowledge for personal gain at the expense of others, they may very well create problems in our society. This is especially a concern when credit and interest rate policies made it "easy" for some to abuse the responsible use of credit and leverage.
The future will see changes in business schools reflecting this historic economic collapse. First of all, there will be a vast amount of research devoted to diagnosing in great detail what happened. My opinions will, and should be subject to empirical investigation for example. Future dissertations will include questions of diagnosis and prognosis. You see I believe that business schools are actually part of the solution, not the problem. Research will help explain and prevent future global economic meltdowns. Secondly, the need to continue and expand coverage of ethics and social responsibility of business in the curricula will be apparent. Students need to be aware of the consequences of their decisions. Having said this, the role of finance and financial tools will continue to play a major role in our curricula as well, as it should. Thirdly, the need to teach business within a global context will become even more acute. Economic impacts are felt around the world whenever a major economy experiences challenges. It is also clear that developing economies need the attention and expertise from business school educators.
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Found – on the way out of TJ Maxx I love shopping but I hate spending money. That means I love a good bargain. I can’t stand paying full retail price for anything. One thing I hate more than spending money is cold weather. I’m not a winter person. I’m happiest in the summer when [...]
Found – in a shopping center parking lot I got up early to take advantage of some of the Black Friday shopping sales. I went to Macy’s but was disappointed by both their sales and their selections. It’s become a Thanksgiving tradition to go to Macy’s the day after and use their $10 off anything [...]
Found – in the parking lot outside of the Italian Deli My mother hates to cook. She has a newly renovated kitchen – new cabinets, new appliances, granite counter tops, everything. The entire kitchen was renovated from top to bottom just a few years ago. But it’s really more for show than for anything since [...]
Found – on the floor at Starbucks It was about 11:30 am on Thanksgiving Day and I was heading out to my parents house for a family dinner. We were eating at 3pm and while it normally only takes about an hour to drive there, I wanted to make sure that I left plenty of [...]
Found – in the supermarket exit. Yeah, I know it’s not a dime. But it’s not everyday you find a dollar bill just lying in the middle of a supermarket exit door, waiting for you to pick it up. It’d be kinda cool to find dollars as many times as I find dimes. It’d be [...]
Found – in an empty candy box CVS was having a sale on batteries. If you bought $20 worth of batteries, then they gave you $15 back in “Extra Bucks” which are good for anything in their entire store. So you practically got the batteries for free. $20.00 is alot of batteries when they’re [...]
Found – exiting a convenience store I was up late last night watching all of the election coverage on television and I was up on time this morning since I knew I had alot to do today and early deadlines. I decided that I would run up to 7-Eleven to get a coffee and a [...]
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Born from the sweat of the industrial working class, among its many nicknames association football has long been known as ‘the people’s game’. The phrase conjures up quaint images; jumpers for goalposts, local pride and vast stands full of flat caps. Since the Victorians codified it, our national love of the sport has become perhaps our most binding cultural myth. Continue reading →
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In the name of all the competitors I promise that we shall take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams. – Olympic oath
THE HUE AND CRY by the sports media about drug infractions and “cheats” in the current Olympics in Sydney, Australia reminds us that there is a murkier, unsporting side to the promotion of international athletics. The intense debate about sport and the responsibilities of athletes also brings to mind an old question; who does sport serve? Is the problem in sport just one of individual athletes? Continue reading →
EVERYWHERE TODAY, sport commands an increasing proportion of the public discourse – in advertising and politics, newspapers (front page as well as back), television and the Internet. More Londoners watched the telecast of the England vs Germany football confrontation in Euro 2000 in June than bothered to vote in the recent first-ever elections for a London Mayor. Continue reading →
IN THE 1930s, legendary hockey owner Conn Smythe was displeased by newspaper coverage of his Toronto Maple Leafs. Smythe’s solution: He approached Toronto Star publisher Joe Atkinson with a promise to take out $20,000 in advertising annually. In exchange, Atkinson would raise his hockey writers’ salaries by $20,000 – as a reward for more “honest” reporting. Continue reading →
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Just catching up on the blogs and Brunomac's post over at "the Temple" caught my eye. Yeah, it's three in the morning but for whatever reason I'm still awake (the beagles are sleeping on the couch next to me and the rest of the fam have all been tucked in), so I figure I'll jot a short-medium post on the subject while I'm in a "rememberin' mood."
[note to self: am I just on an adrenaline high after three straight crushing defeats in "Magic the Gathering" on top of back-to-back skin-o-the-teeth victories in Apples? Maybe. Who knows...it's been an exciting and fun-filled day on a lot of fronts]
Not that anyone will or should care, but I AM writing this blog as my own "testament" of role-playing history. You can chalk it up to laziness or young, naive idealism, but I never house-ruled ANYTHING when I played AD&D 'back in the day.'
Oh, well maybe I house-ruled a couple things...I did get my original start in B/X play and the "all miscellaneous gear weighs 80 cns" was too easy NOT to carry over to AD&D. But even so, I recall spending long hours (at one point) trying to figure how much encumbrance a character was carrying. In the end, I reverted to B/X simply because of its expedience.
However, everything else was straight from the PHB and DMG (as modified by Unearthed Arcana later on). Initiative and combat especially...with weapon "speed factors" and adjustments versus different armor types, the 1 in 6 chance of hitting helmets, and especially the rules for "two weapon combat" in the DMG (many PCs were fond of two-fisting long before 2nd edition gave us ambidextrous rangers)...system shock and negative hit points, aging, disease, intoxication...all that craziness was used in our games.
I've said before that I personally played fast and loose with time and encumbrance...the minutia of record keeping and resource management. But in RULES...especially casting times (and material components!) and rounds and segments I was a stickler. This was the REAL meta-game/gamist management of our campaigns...how combat worked. And if we never used miniatures and were easy with ranges and distances ("oh, he's at long range right now") at least I can say most of our combat took place strictly at melee range unless spell-casters/ranged weapons were deliberately "hanging back" while other fighters were up "front and center" keeping the enemy occupied.
But even so, no house rules. If we failed to randomly check starting distances (or keep track of turns such that wandering monsters were rolled for, besides "when it was interesting"), the failing was on ME, the individual DM. We ALWAYS tried to stick to the rules as written...the main reason being that Gygax's words were out Gospel, but an even MORE important reason being CONSISTENCY between DMs and campaigns.
I mean, we had a single game world (a "milieu," I believe it's called), but multiple DMs that would rotate in duty...and while all DMs had slightly different styles, we followed the rules as written consistently, sans alteration. All the players stayed the same from session to session (a PC in one DM's game became an NPC when that player took a turn as DM) and we all wanted to make sure we played by the rules. For us, it worked.
And it worked well, too. Certainly we added things from Dragon magazine, or some of our own little additions (there is no universal "trap/trick manual" unlike the Monster Manual, so DMs are forced to come up with creative obstacles. Hell we even created a slew of random tables for determining random taverns (along with the fare, drink, and vices offered for sale). But additions aren't "alterations." What was written was carved in stone as far as we were concerned.
Intellectually, I understand that a lot of people like to house rule D&D. Even Pat, a huge and traditional B/X fan, adds extra rules to increase survivability in his game (shield saves and bandaging of wounds for example). However, while I can get along with one player/DM's house rules, it doesn't make me feel strictly comfortable. I guess I'm too much of a "purist."
Or maybe I'm just stubborn and a rules lawyer and house rules don't allow me the leeway to do what I want to do. But, boy-o-boy, I HOPE I'm not that much of a spoiled brat!
I've always felt game designers write their rules a specific way for a reason...if they'd meant the game to play a different way, they would have written the rules differently. Me corrupting the game to my liking does them a disservice.
On the other hand, isn't refusing to follow the change of editions kind of a way of "house ruling?" If I say, I'm going to play D&D, just not 4th edition, am I really playing D&D the way the owners of the Intellectual Property owners prefer to have me play? Not really...I'm simply inserting a lot of earlier edition rules in place of the latest edition, in effect "house ruling."
Unless I consider B/X its own game, distinct from BECMI (which, admittedly, I kind of do...), all I'm doing is altering certain rules in a fashion that will only be acknowledged around my gaming table, under my roof. And everyone is admitted to doing that to a greater or lesser degree.
Okay, it's 3:41 in the morning and my eyes are finally starting to close, so I'm heading for bed. More later I'm sure (though perhaps not till after Sunday's game). Hasta manana, folks!
Don't nearly all of the old books encourage you to make the game your own? Even Gygax, by many accounts, didn't play AD&D "by the book." One could argue that house-ruling and customization are part of the game and not a corruption. (Of course, I like corrupting things...)
Personally, I love house rules, particularly reading the house rules set down by others. One of the things that appeals to me about this corner of the internet is to see all the different things people are doing with D&D.
I must confess that I like you started at a very young age, with d&d (BECMI variety)so going against any written rules would have been seen as strange. However when it came to ad&d some of the rules on combat sequence and weaponless combat seemed just too complex (same with encumberance). Now that I think about it though we played fast and lose with rounds and turns. Oh God now that I'm writing this the very first characters we made we just gave 18's for everything..I can't believe I blocked that out of my memory (that ones embarrassing and I have no good justification for doing that).
Sometimes I do indeed add a few houserules. Sometimes I don't. My main criteria for adding a houserule are really twofold:
1. will it add to the enjoyment of this particular group of players? For example, playing using skype I typically do include a couple of houserules to increase early survivability of characters because no one wants to step out of the skype game to make a new character, email it to the DM, etc. We also adopted many of these houserules for my Northern Marches campaign due to players unfamiliar with old school gaming styles and the resulting fatality rates impacting their enjoyment of the game.
2. Does it add or subtract from Resource Management? I like houserules to add to resource management. I think that decisions such as when to sacrifice your shield, who should get bandaged or how much gp should be spent carousing add a new decision to the game. I am not a fan of houserules that eliminate resource management decisions.
I love straight B/X - best D&D ruleset ever. My preferred ruleset would be B/X straight up with mini-game additions such as Rient's carousing, Blair's urban chases, or Zak's urbancrawl rules added to it.
Can I ask how is it distinct from BECMI; are the rules very different, or is it something less tangible. I started with the BECMI rules, and just recently acquired a pdf of the BX rules. I'd like to know the difference for when I start a game soon.
If you are comparing all of BECMI to B/X it is quite different. If you are comparing BE to B/X they are quite similar from a mechanical standpoint but I find them very different in terms of tone and presentation.
Of course those criteria are quite subjective so many may disagree with me. Of course, they would still be wrong ;)
@ Ryan: absolutely...if we (my friends and I) did NOT house rule, call it as much our insecurity regarding our own ability TO house rule as anything else. But there are SO MANY house ruling old schoolers out there...I just wanted to express myself as a non-house ruling gamer of the old school. Sometimes I feel like an endangered species (like an actual born-and-raised Seattleite living in Seattle).
@ Pat: again, absolutely. Sorry for taking your name in vain earlier. Personally I don't think things NEED to be changed that much (if at all) to make the game more enjoyable...for whatever reason, I find it tweaked perfectly to my personal "RPG enjoyment" level. Though for me there is more to enjoy in the aspects OUTSIDE resource management than within. Again, that's just me.
@ Regamer: what Pat said. Mentzer's Basic and Expert are very much the same as B/X (simply a different lay-out with some great Elmore art, especially in the Expert book). It's the "CMI" part that emphasizes the change in tone and (IMO) nails down and corrals possibilities rather than opens 'em up.
What the heck am I talking about? Well, B/X is essentially the original three volume OD&D rules, but stream-lined and codified a bit (up to level 14). OD&D was pretty much open-ended with what you do with it...it begs for house ruling adaptation and people to "make the game their own." The CMI shuts all that down, defining the finite limits of the game, up to and including seeking immortality and the interaction of gods and the mundane world. By defining the absolute limits of possibility you shut down what is possible. BECMI (or the RC and WotI) stunts imagination and creativity even moreso than D20, in my opinion. But BECMI is NOT a "bad game." For me, it simply fails to deliver on the potential of OD&D/B/X.
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At the rate he’s going, Ministry’s Al Jourgensen will have issued a mea culpa for just about everything by the time his band releases its next album.
Here’s another, which was posted earlier this month by his label’s German website: “MINISTRY — Al Jourgensen’s ‘Mea Culpa’ to European journalists for why Americans elected Trump president!”
As it turns out, Jourgensen actually wasn’t taking personal responsibility for Trump’s election, although it would have been nice of him to do so.
Nor were those harassment claims actually aimed at him, although the press release does open with a very non-specific reference to unwittingly sexist past behavior:
“Like former U.S. Senator Al Franken, Jourgensen admits he has done things that he’s not proud of. ‘But you grow, you learn, you listen.’ Jourgensen has taken an objective look at some of his actions from the past that he didn’t consider sexist at the time, but, today’s raised awareness has given him a fresh perspective.”
Granted, it can be tricky to distinguish between outspoken activism and publicity-hungry opportunism. In any case, Jourgensen and his label are definitely eager for you to know that Ministry’s new album is slated for release on March 9.
AmeriKKKant will be the 14th studio album from a band that was transformed by producer Adrian Sherwood from well-coiffed ‘80s New Wave act to enduring Industrial Rock standard bearers.
Next month will also find the band kicking off its next tour, during which we’re promised that “Jourgensen will channel P.T. Barnum when MINISTRY packs up the giant inflatable Trump chickens, Antifa flags, headcoverings and uniforms, along with the video screens that will project politically imbued images to compliment [sic] the music.”
In all fairness, Jourgensen is no stranger to political forthrightness, as evidenced by “Lies, Lies, Lies” (not the Thompson Twins song), which was his musical response to 9/11: “I’m on a mission to never forget / 3,000 people that I’ve never met / We want some answers and all that we get / Some kind of shit about a terrorist threat.”
Unfortunately, despite regular appearances on the Alex Jones show, Jourgensen has yet to get to the bottom of it all. But give him time.
Ohio Gov. John Kasich finished second in New Hampshire's primary. Does he have the money and support to stay in the Republican primary race?
Republican presidential candidate, Ohio Gov. John Kasich greets supporters at a polling station at the high school, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, in Manchester, N.H.
Long overlooked by the Republican establishment, the Ohio governor and presidential candidate pulled off a strong second-place finish in the Granite State's primary Tuesday, beating expectations and rivals like Ted Cruz, Jeb Bush, and Marco Rubio. It's a coup for the long shot candidate, who poured much of his time, energy, and money into New Hampshire. The big question for Governor Kasich, who faces empty coffers and a slew of less-friendly southern states in the weeks ahead: Can he translate that momentum into more coverage, cash, and staying power?
"He should take this opportunity to re-introduce himself to the American people," says Jonathan Rothermel, professor of political science at Mansfield University in Mansfield, Penn. "He will need to...sell himself as the most level-headed and electable candidate...if he hopes to capitalize on his strong New Hampshire performance.”
"For Kasich, the strategy will be to capitalize on this to increase media attention and donations and to focus on Michigan, Ohio, and Florida," adds Nick Clark, assistant professor of political science at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Penn. "He is going to have to weather several defeats in the Southern states, where Cruz is likely to do well, before he reaches more victories. I think his strong showing [in New Hampshire] keeps him in the race..."
"If I come out of New Hampshire as a big story, I think I will be the nominee and I think I have an excellent chance to be president," Kasich told CNN before the results were in. "All of a sudden, I'll have name ID, I'll be able to raise the money, people will be more willing to help me."
In fact, Kasich's strong New Hampshire finish highlighted the strengths he may capitalize on in other races. He performed especially well with Granite State voters who said they value experience, leadership, and a candidate who "shares my values."
The Ohio governor is certainly more experienced than many of his rivals, serving nine terms in Congress before becoming governor. Twice elected chief executive of a swing state, he's known to work across the aisle and for his pragmatic, policy-forward approach.
Even in a race marked by a strong anti-establishment sentiment, Kasich has always emphasized his mainstream, moderate, bipartisan style, which may be why The New York Times endorsed him as "the only plausible choice for Republicans tired of the extremism and inexperience on display in this race."
But that probably isn't enough to carry Kasich through the primary race. At this point, he's all but emptied his campaign purse in New Hampshire and he faces a tough slog through the south, where the primary battle now swings to South Carolina, and the Super Tuesday (March 1) states of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas, among others. This will be tough for Kasich, a Midwestern moderate, to survive.
Still, if he can survive the south and keep enough money coming in to carry him through a few more weeks, Kasich can presumably do well in the friendlier territory of the Midwest, including March contests in Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois.
It could be argued that a contentious, divided race, in which a number of candidates soldier on, draining their resources on attacking each other, favors Kasich.
That said, Kasich's best hope at this point is to be the last man standing, says Jim Broussard, professor of history at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Penn.
"Kasich’s only way forward is if he’s the only alternative to Ted Cruz and Donald Trump," says Professor Broussard. "There are two races happening simultaneously. Cruz and Trump going head to head and then Kasich, Bush, Rubio and Christie battling it out. Kasich’s biggest hope is that neither Rubio or Bush do very well in South Carolina or Nevada. It’s similar to John McCain’s policy in 2008 of just trying to be the last man standing. If that’s the case, he might be people’s reluctant last stand against either Trump or Cruz."
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Dorren withers 72.cm tall rangy dog with strong skeleton and distinctive mask from the first sight commands respect both the garden and walks in the countryside or in the city. It's very cool to be a placid dog usually nothing nose out rates, and looks at everything in perspective operation is very kind to children and totally easygoing :), but this is our Galadriel had a very active from the guards his territory (very good guard) and very excited about any sport or long walks (at least 40-80.km) is equally obvious that he loves and protects his pack so our whole family. This is our choice for our first litter combination of quiet, beloved animal with active and exhibit a successful couple of CSW.
A dog daycare owner or worker can get seriously attached to his or her charges. Especially when they come to you several times a week for years. This is one precious pup's story.
Zack is a 10-year old golden retriever who has frequented my doggie daycare business since he was a puppy. Yesterday I learned that he has liver cancer and the prognosis isn't good. He won't be coming to daycare any more. As I sit down to write this morning I find he is all I can think about.
When I met Zack he weighed 25 lbs. and resembled a large, blond fuzz ball. We put him with some potential play pals and, without so much as a "howdee do," he launched himself at them in full romp mode. He has never lost that jump-right-in personality.
Unlike most of his pals, even other goldens, Zack loves everybody. At 10 years old, he still joined whoever was playing. If a play pal got pushy, Zack would simply lie down with his feet in the air, explosing his soft blond belly. Come to think of it, that's the pose he adopted with his humans too, and we loved rewarding him with a good belly rub.
Toys interested Zack less than things that move on their own, like dogs and people. I was always impressed that no matter the enthusiam with which he greeted you, he never jumped up or body slammed you, as many big dogs do. He wagged his tail and gazed at you with his irresistible big brown eyes, and before you knew it you were squatting down to hug him.
Zack is a heartfelt foodie. At snack time (and especially when people were eating) he was right there in the front row, flashing his big browns and smiling. What especially endeared him to me was that he never competed aggressively with the other dogs. Never tried to steal what another dog had gotten hold of. Never pushed others out of the way. He just focused intently on your hands and waited for a treat to come his way. When his turn came, he swallowed his treat whole (I'm sure he never tasted a thing); and resumed lookingly longingly at your hands. Zack could have sold snow to an Eskimo.
When Zack needed a rest he loved to sit on the floor next to any staff member who was sitting on the couch. He leaned against your leg and contentedly watched the doggie action until he was ready to play again. If he wanted lovin', he'd lay his head on your knee and seduce you with his gaze. It's a rare and precious thing for a dog who wants attention to ask nicely rather than jumping or climbing all over you (a regular event chez nous).
In fact "rare" and "precious" are good words to summarize how I feel about Zack. As I prepare to visit him at his home for the last time, I'll think of all the times I've dropped him off there and be forever grateful that he's been part of my life.
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The Arabian Nights – a 12th century fable and a 19th century state of mind. Veiled maidens with rubies in their belly buttons darting furtively through arched portals, camels kushed outside darkened houses heavy with the odor of strong tobacco burning in a hookah and cuisine based on God-knows-what cooking in an earthen kettle; threatening-looking men with bold moustaches, loose garments and heavy scimitars at their sides, and nary a sound to be heard other than music with some unsettling tone and meter in the background. A crescent moon – always a crescent, never full nor new – always overhead. A disdain for westerners. Safe haven for miscreants from all over the earth, akin to Butch and Sundance’s Hole in the Wall a thousand years later. A foreboding night in a foreboding town.
It caught the world’s eye in the 1920s when it became capital of Iraq. Boundaries of faraway nations meant little to us – it was all the land of Arabia to the music lyricists, fashion designers and Hollywood writers, all capitalizing on its mystique. Few seasoned moviegoers can forget the sepia-toned scene, in Cinerama yet, when a tiny speck on the barren windswept desert appeared through a distant mirage, then inexorably, slowly, grew larger and closer to the viewer until the skirted horse and a turbaned Omar Sharif, his tattered burnoose streaming in the wind, dismounted to deliver news to (Capt. T. E.) Lawrence of Arabia. Many regard it as director David Lean’s most memorable scene, ever.
But why did San Francisco Chronicle and Examiner columnist Herb Caen nickname San Francisco, and later subtitle his column, Baghdad-by-the-Bay? Baghdad and San Francisco are little alike; San Francisco built on seven hills, only forty square miles with water on three sides, but Baghdad basically level and spread out 20 times larger, its only waterfront the Tigris River; San Francisco, in a word, of breathtaking beauty while Baghdad, well, by Caen’s assessment, less so – the sparkling white minarets exist mostly in travel brochures. Not an unattractive city, but no San Francisco. Why was it called Baghdad-by-the-Bay by a scribe who set Bay Area trends for seven decades, until his death in February of 1997?
Right about now, in case you’re wondering what inspired this column: A reader asked me why, given my frequent references to Herb Caen, haven’t I jumped on Caen’s 50-year old reference to Baghdad. And I point out that I welcome many former Bay Area residents to this column, who loved or hated Caen but definitely read him daily. My simple excuse is that I figured that some other writer had already drawn attention to it, given the events of the world. But learning of none, I’ll wrap up the explanation:
Caen drew his analogy based upon lifestyle, not the cities’ appearances or geography. Caen’s San Francisco was a wild, wide-open city in 1951, a town with colonies of a dozen ethnic regions that lived by their own cultures unabated, a dozen tongues spoken each morning on the 30-Stockton bus line on the way downtown to work, not unlike a commute in Baghdad. Fugitives from other climes who lived less than savory lives were left alone, so long as they didn’t cause any problems to either city’s other residents. A large Bohemian presence thrived in both cities. And both cities had an unsung tolerance, ranging to admiration, for their diversity and colorful characters, the colorful rising to high places in Baghdad, and respected, if not exalted, in San Francisco. Remember, Caen coined the nickname in the 1950s; San Francisco perpetuated its no-holds-barred Barbary Coast district for a century after sailing ships gave up the ghost, and Count Marco endured as a local character well into the ‘70s. (And note the fabled “Barbary Coast” itself is of Arabian flavor…)
I hope I didn’t break any reader’s heart with this yarn – I was raised on Herb Caen’s stuff, and frankly do borrow, usually with attribution, some of his gimmicks like “Pocketful of notes,” “These things I like,” and “And then I wrote,” and until unraveling his rationale, thought Baghdad was a gleaming sister city to San Francisco, appearance-wise. Guess not. But we still wish the Baghdaddies and Baghmommies all well, and if you read this last sentence Saturday morning, it’ll surprise me to no end. [I was surprised – it ran!]
I sat in my school bus at a red light on the corner of East Second and Center Streets, a hair past seven o’clock on a Tuesday morning. It was 40 years ago this week. [The column appeared March 30, 2002]
Smoke – or maybe steam? – was coming out of a sidewalk freight elevator door in front of the Golden Hotel, on the west side of Center between Second and Commercial Row. It was smoke. I turned onto Center Street, parked and pulled the handle on the fire alarm pedestal in front of Parker’s Mens Store. I had no option than to leave for Stead airbase and collect my high school kids, and fearing the bus getting caught behind the fire lines they’d surely lay I drove north on Center Street. I saw one fire truck come around the corner off West Second Street from the old main station on Commercial Row at West Street, then another. A plume of smoke steadily grew in my mirrors by the time I reached the hill above the U of N, where I would normally be in class by 9 a.m.
Frank Golden – a Tonopah miner and banker – built the opulent four-story Golden Hotel in 1906. Golden died shortly after it was completed, and the hotel was operated by the Wingfield clan for two decades, then finally the Tomerlin brothers, who bought it in 1956. They remodeled it, including long rows of aluminum louvers on each row of windows facing the street; louvers that City Building Inspector Ronald Coleman would later say were in compliance with city code. The “New Golden” was a Reno icon of excellence.
On that fateful morning, a welder’s acetylene tank had exploded in the basement, while most of the 142 hotel guests were still asleep. The fire spread quickly, and ignited a Nash Metro – a little tiny car, for the younger readers – that was displayed as a prize and positioned on the ground floor above the acetylene tank in the basement. The heat from the tank and the car was intense, and traveled straight up in a matter of a very few minutes, filling all the hallways with dense smoke and exploding through the roof hard enough to blow roofing material all over the block.
Guests and hotel employees did a commendable job of running throughout the building spreading the word to evacuate, which many were able to do through stairwells. Others, however, were trapped in their rooms and the fire department was having one hell of a time trying to evacuate them through the aluminum trim that had been placed over the windows in the 1956 effort to modernize the hotel.
Fire Chief Wagner Sorensen recognized early on that this was a fire of major proportion and pulled out all the stops, mustering help from Sparks, who sent a pumper and fifteen men, Stead Air Force Base, another pumper; Washoe County Fire – later Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, now incorporated into Reno – an engine, and Warren Engine Company from Carson City, who sent their brand new “Snorkel” unit. Reno even put their little 1926 American LaFrance, which had long been in reserve, into service and it performed Yeoman duty as a pumper. Bell Telephone and Sierra Pacific Power sent high-lift equipment, as did several contracting firms, and Reno Iron Works sent a crane that lifted a bucket carrying several firemen with hoses. Newspaper photos clearly show hoses playing water off the fire escapes of Harolds Club’s seven-story tower to cool them down.
Some horror stories of trapped hotel guests were beginning to hit the street – one of a dancer named Carol Maye, line captain of the Barry Ashton “Playmates of Paris Review” that was playing at the Golden. Carol was last seen overcome in a smoky corridor. Jimmy Nuzzo, one of Sam Butera’s Witnesses playing at the Mapes with Louis Prima and Keely Smith, was nowhere to be found. Reno police Lieutenant Ray Cavallo was credited with one of the brightest deeds of the day – entering the hotel at the outset of the fire and grabbing the hotel’s guest register, enabling rescue crews to account for guests, one-by-one, room-by-room. The register was already singed when Ray brought it out of the building.
But the smoke continued to billow relentlessly hours later, even with the incredible amount of water being dumped into the fire. (Sierra Pacific Power boosted their Idlewild Park and High Street pumps up to summer output.) In Carson City, State Forester George Zappettini offered the services of the state on behalf of Governor Grant Sawyer, who was enroute to Japan. State pilot Chuck Destree, a native Hawthorne boy, hopped the State’s Beechcraft C-45 – a D18 with two big radial engines to you civilians – from Carson City to the Reno airport and took on plain ol’ Truckee River H20, not Borate, as many people thought. Chuck made two passes over the carcass of the Golden, still churning out black smoke, and on each pass dumped half his cargo on the fire.
Playing hooky from class* – as was the rest of the campus and everyone else in Reno – I watched from the roof of Harolds Club’s tower as Chuck came in from the south and made the first dump, smack-into the cavity of the fire, and voila, the smoke abated considerably. He climbed and circled to the west and flew over again, dumping the second chamber, and the smoke turned white and let up even more. The will of the fire was broken and the firemen were then able to see where to best play their streams of water. Soon it was under control, if far from out. [*I got the word in my school bus that Reno schools were called off so I skipped that run all the way north to Bordertown.]
And I got pictures for the University’s Sagebrush newspaper of the top of a Twin Beech airplane – about 75 feet above the parapets of the Golden. I asked Chuck last week what he remembered the most about the mission, and he said it was looking back at the fire after the second drop, then turning forward again and seeing Morrill Hall at the University of Nevada looming up in front of him.
One victim was taken from the Golden that day, the only known fatality that day. It would be a full month before the sixth victim was found.
In the last column we gawked as the four-story downtown Golden Hotel burned to the ground in a spectacular inferno on April 3, 1962, a Tuesday. This Saturday morning, we have a few facts, reader questions, and anecdotes about the 40-year old fire, which defy being put into any particular order:
How many people died? Good question. While most assumed the count to be seven, I’m able to verify only six, that last one a hotel employee found in the basement debris a full month after the fire. Hospitalized? Forty people, give or take a few, mostly from smoke, a few with burns. Five firefighters hospitalized briefly were Leonard Howard, 27 at the time and William (OB) O’Brien, both still with us, and three late firemen, Bob Kerns, then 31, John Henderson, 39, and Garvel (Ace) Acres. Heroes? Hotel employee Paul Gallo and fireman Smokey (Lloyd) Davison, who carried, down two flights of stairs and out the front door, a woman – Margaret McCollum – self-described in an April 4th Nevada State Journal interview as weighing 200 pounds, by a Gazette reporter as “stout” and by fireman Davison as 300 pounds. No ballerina, by anybody’s account, but she sent them thank-you cards for many years to follow.
How much water did the airplane drop? Twelve hundred gallons, according to the Reno Evening Gazette, 200 gallons according to State Forestry pilot Chuck Destree (1,200 gallons – five tons – might slightly overgross a Twin Beech!) Did it help? The firefighters said not much, the Pacific Fire Rating Bureau (whose records I had access to in researching this piece) in their final report said yes. Either way it was cool to watch. From several readers: Didn’t the hotel burn once before? No, the Grand Hotel, to the south of the Golden (on the corner), burned on March 4th of 1959 and two floors had to be removed. And the Golden Eagle hotel, a block away, burned on May 6, 1929 (NSJ). How many people worked at the Golden? 513 on April 3, 1962. (And 143 guests on that day.)
Were there other alarms? According to the Reno Fire guys and the later PFRB after-action account the initial notice was a frantic phone call FIRE! From a person too excited to leave a location; right on top of that the Gamewell code from the box I pulled and almost immediately after another code from the pull box on Commercial Row and Center. The phone call got everybody awake; the box codes told them to head east and the smoke was apparent. There is no truth to the rumor that when the dispatcher said to the phone caller, “Wait, how do we get there?” that he answered, “Don’t you still have the big red trucks?”
OK, back to work: What did surrounding businesses do? Officials of First National Bank – now the Planet Hollywood [and now struggling] – doused their roof with a garden hose. Harrah’s and Harolds did finally close, briefly. Harold Smith Sr. walked around Harolds casino floor playing his violin, and no, I don’t know if he was fiddling Nearer My God to Thee.
From a reader: “What was the name of the malt shop in the basement?” The Malt Shop. And a dandy it was, right off of a Hot August Nights poster – white wrought-iron furniture, a checkerboard floor, candy-striped awnings and real malts. No one asked, but many will remember Art Conde and Joe De Rosa, who owned the hotel barbershop. They relocated to the Ryland Barber Shop on South Virginia and were clippin’ again by the next Saturday. Didn’t (Justice of the Peace) Bill Beemer pull one body out of the debris? That story’s another only-Bill Beemer local legend, but one best left unchronicled. I’ll leave it at “yes.”
What happened to the money and chips on the gaming tables when the fire broke out? My personal guess would be that at that midweek early hour (7 a.m.) in the off-season there probably weren’t too many tables open. The April 4th REG details Golden exec Phil Downey running around trying to salvage what he could until the heat of the fire drove him out onto the street. Grifall Construction ultimately took the Golden Hotel’s carcass to the Isbell pit – near the bluff by the Hilton Hotel’s [Grand Sierra Hotel] south main floor entrance – where the debris was rechecked for bodies. And, according to Don Stockwell, he of the photographic memory, guards finally had to be posted to keep treasure hunters from scavenging for souvenir chips and the silver melted into the slot machines.
Former Golden employee Susan Marler tells a couple of stories. First, a Thornton Wilder-like tale of a sixty-ish Golden Hotel resident, whose name was Lucia Pedlar according to both papers if it’s the same person Susan spoke of. Lucia was confined to a wheelchair following a surgery, and able, more each passing day, to leave her room for meals and remain on the ground floor for an ever-lengthening period of time. The whole Golden staff was pulling for her and sustaining her courage to pump up her rehabilitation. Lucia was doing well.
The second Susan Marler story is happier, of Marilyn Monroe, who resided in the Mapes, natch, during the filming of The Misfits a couple years before the fire. Following the completion of the movie, Marilyn moved into the Golden for a time, by one account. Susan recalls seeing her shopping for a magazine at the gift store one day, and watched to see what the starlet liked to read.
Marilyn left for the elevator and her room with the latest copy of Sunshine and Health – an aù naturel sunbathing magazine. OK, OK – a nudie mag. [The report that Marilyn ever stayed at the Golden was questioned by several readers.]
And off track from our fire topic, I’m compelled to report that the April 5th Gazette included a sports piece about pro rassler Don Manoukian’s State Building bout with twin midgets, named Lord Littlebrook and Little Beaver. Ask ‘Nouk about that night. I’d rather not.
I’m grateful to Janyce Bentley and Mary Florentz for offering me some old Reno Evening Gazettes and Nevada State Journals – coincidentally just as I was planning this piece for the fire’s 40th anniversary. I’m also indebted to the Nevada Historical Society, retired Reno Fire Captains Joe Granata and the late Jim Arlin, Reno Fire Department archives, and the Pacific Fire Rating Bureau (now Insurance Service Office/ISO) – and to you readers for your input.
OK, I’ve been fooling around learning what I can do and what I can’t on this website that does all the work for me, so this column’s presence is about to get put onto my e-mail as a signature to attract a little crowd – as of this writing if you got here it was by accident. I am posting a photo (booking) of my research assistant, who has been with me for many years – his name is Carmine Ghia, which many find curious. They would find Carmine himself to be even more curious, but he’s an excellent researcher, as he has the time, about two-to-five. Photos of more members of my staff will follow, all from the old Blue Place Special days.
Our website RESEARCHER is Carmine Ghia, who matriculated at Julliard Institute in New York City and honed his research craft while with the New England Journal of Medicine. He became a household word in music while backing up, on steel guitar, the many appearances of the great Irish tenor Mary O’Lanza at Lincoln Center and Tanglewood, and later, while under contract to Buster Brown Shoes, adapting Mussorgsky’s Concerto in O Positive to the popular Teddy Bear’s Picnic used on the company’s Saturday morning radio program Big John & Sparky: No School Today!, a radio forerunner of TV’s 60 Minutes
Ghia (whose name appeared in our first Blue Plate Special in 1971) may frequently be found unearthing little-known nor cared-for facts about our valley, at the Nevada Historical Society (where we send particular greetings to senior librarian Mike Maher), the Sparks Heritage Museum, Sundance Bookstore where he goes to borrow information from the works of other local writers, the Reno Gazette-Journal’s morgue, the local fire departments, and just getting on the phone taking chances that someone who answers may know something about something. Often that works. Or, if Carmine’s totally stuck, we just run it on the website and see who disputes the story – that works like a charm (kidding. sort of.)
The cover story in the Food & Drink section of this morning’s RG-J reminded me of when my family first moved to Reno in spring 1950. For about four weeks or so we lived in the Suburban Motel on the north side of East Pueblo St. between South Virginia St. and Wells Avenue. Although the unit we stayed in had primitive kitchen facilities, my father and I had hamburgers a couple of times at Landrum’s. (My brother John was only two – too young for hamburgers.) I was duly enrolled in Veterans Memorial Elementary School, to which I could easily walk. I think I remember that Bob Blair was there, and possibly Marilyn Peterson. > Anyway, my parents found a house to rent on Hood Avenue, off Valley Road, which was then in the far north of Reno. I transferred to Sierra Vista Elementary School, also within walking distance of our house, for the remainder of third grade and most of fourth grade. The house lease was for one year, and just before the lease expired my parents bought the house I grew up in on the southeast corner of Keele Drive and Von Way. California Avenue had not yet been extended past Hunter Lake Drive, so access by car was via Mayberry Drive to Keele Drive. I finished fourth grade at McKinley Park Elementary School, and was assigned the desk belonging to Judy Stratton > (who was not there, I believe, because of some medical problem). I could ride my bicycle to school because there was a footpath from about the bottom of Lyman Avenue northeast through a construction company yard to (what was then) the end of Idlewild Drive. Then, of course, it was on to Central for fifth grade, where we met.
In the 1930s, Reagan was a sports broadcaster in Davenport, Iowa, and later at Des Moines station WHO. From the studio there, he recreated Chicago Cubs baseball games with “play-by-play” based on teletype reports.
Here’s something you should know about the early days of radio in baseball. There was a lot of resistance to it. Baseball owners thought that if games were broadcast on radio no one would actually come out to the ballpark to see the game. To give you an idea of how ambivalent baseball owners were about radio back then the broadcasters were not actually at the ballpark. Rather they would call the game from a remote location and rely on a ticker tape for the play by play. Color commentary was left to the imagination. Reagan was certainly no exception. He called Cubs games on WHO radio in Des Moines, Iowa.
Suffice it to say, the ticker tape didn’t always work as it should and Reagan had to rely on his wit as was the case one afternoon when the Cubs were playing the archrival St. Louis Cardinals who had Dizzy Dean pitching and a unusually long at bat by Cubs shortstop Billy Jurges. Well, I’ll let Reagan tell the story as he told it during a White House Luncheon for Members of the Baseball Hall of Fame on March 27, 1981:
What isn’t in the record book is Billy Jurges staying at the plate, I think, the longest of any ballplayer in the history of the game. I was doing the games by telegraphic report, and the fellow on the other side of the window wa a little slit underneath, the headphones on, getting the dot-and-dash Morse code from the ballpark, would type out the play. And the paper would come through to me – it would say,”S1C.” Well, you’re not going to sell any Wheaties yelling “S1C!” (Laughter) So, I’d say, “And so-and-so comes out of the wind-up, here’s the pitch, and it’s called a strike, breaking over the outside corner to so-and-so, who’d rather have a ball someplace else and so forth and backed out there.”
Well, I saw him start to type, and I started-Dizzy Dean was on the mound – and I started the ball on the way to the plate — or him in the wind-up and he, Curly, the fellow on the other side, was shaking his head, and I thought he just – maybe it was a miraculous play or something. But when the slip came through it said, “The wire’s gone dead.” Well, I had the ball on the way to the plate. (Laughter) And I figured out real quick, I could say we’ll tell them what had happened and then play transcribed music. But in those days there were at least seven or eight other fellows that were doing the same ball game. I didn’t want to lose the audience.
So, I thought real quick. “There’s one thing that doesn’t get in the score book,” so I had Billy foul one off. And I looked at Curly, and Curly went just like this; so I had him foul another one. And I had foul one back third base and described the fight between the two kids that were trying to get the ball. (Laughter) Then I had him foul one that just missed being a home run, about a foot and a half. And I did set a world record for successive fouls or for someone standing there, except that no one keeps records of that kind. And I was beginning to sweat, when Curly sat up straight and started typing, and he was nodding his head, “Yes.” And the slip came through the window, and I could hardly talk for laughing, because it said, “Jurges popped out on the first ball pitch.” (Laughter)
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has been banned from use in food and supplements for human use in many European countries due to serious side effects, including permanent damage and deaths
vitamins K1 and K2 are metabolized through the lymphatic system, utilizing pancreatic enzymes and bile acids and regulated by the liver. Vitamin K3 is absorbed directly and bypasses the natural pathways and regulators.
The term vitamin K3 for menadione and also its use should be avoided due to considerable side effects, which distinguish the compound from actual vitamin K compounds
Menadione (vitamin K3) is cheaper because it does not occur naturally. It is also burdened with considerable side effects. It is unsuitable for use in humans.
The better is always the enemy of the good. Or here: Vitamin K1 is undisputedly better than Vitamin K3.
The background, why Synkavit [a synthetic vitamin K product] was in 1969 removed from the market, was presumably in the realization that vitamin K [here: K1] is practically non toxic in comparison to the K3/K4 versions, and develops a stronger coagulant effect.
SynkavitRoche had hemolytic side effects, as we know today, so that it is assumed that at the time many newborns suffered permanent damage [ed.: there were also deaths]. This prompted the recall of the product in 1967 and instead the harmless Konakion was introduced.
Mark Rosenbloom, MD, MBA, FACEP, Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University
This particular toxicity is typically associated with formula-fed infants or those receiving synthetic vitamin K-3 (menadione) injections. Because of its toxicity, menadione is no longer used for treatment of vitamin K deficiency.
A large number of food manufacturers have already proven that this statement is patently false. Many companies have eliminated this questionable ingredient from their formulas, relying on ingredients that are naturally high in vitamin K, or adding the same, completely harmless natural supplement that is for example used to fortify commercial baby food.
"Menadione is AAFCO approved/self-affirmed GRAS for poultry and swine at nutritionally recommended doses. K3 is in essential all poultry and swine diets. Cost is the only reason AAFCO approval was not also sought for petfood.
Poultry and swine are not cats and dogs - we are looking at a lifetime exposure of several weeks (poultry) to several months (swine) vs. years in cats and dogs. Further, many commercially farmed animals require constant vitamin K supplementation since their intestinal flora is completely wiped out by long-term administration of antibiotics (preventing the beneficial bacteria from producing vitamin K), which does not apply to pets in the same format. Cost is no excuse, especially not considering the profit margins made by manufacturers on pet food. As outlined here on this site itself, menadione is being removed from more and more products - what does that tell us?
"Menadione has not be shown to create any detrimental effects at levels within 10x of recommended levels. (toxicity reports being utilized by this latest group of "activist" are not only disputed but at mega dose levels with no relevance to actual practice)"
I don't know which "activists" make such claims, but I'd like to point out that I do not support the use of any amount of menadione. It has never been researched or specifically approved for long term use, such as in pet food, and the detrimental effects are not just simply related to high levels, but also to long-term exposure to low levels. Again I have to point out we aren't looking at livestock or lab animals just being exposed for a relatively short period of time, but what this substance can do to pets, especially their immune systems, over a period of 10-15 years or longer.
"Menadione is utilized to prevent nutrient deficiencies and not acute situation such as Rat poisoning."
This is correct, because menadione has been proven to be entirely ineffective for blood clotting, yet some manufacturers still using menadione compounds (often disguised as "vitamin K supplement") give "aids blood clotting" as a selling point. I call that consumer deception.
"If products were to be ranked in regards to bioactivity, of course K1 is better than K3, but if we look at application efficacy K3 is better than K1. It is a question of practicality of application.""
Cost vs. efficacy might be a selling point to livestock farmers, but manufacturers selling products for the pet market should realize that pet owners want to do right by their pets and keep them healthy as long as possible. In my personal opinion there is no room for the "least cost principle" in the pet food niche, especially not when many manufacturers claim to have our pets' best interests in mind.
Just because someone with a commercial interest in using a less costly product says my arguments are weak doesn't make them so. I think I have listed enough accredited, scientific sources in my article that outline why it is not a bad idea to avoid menadione in a food, under the best of circumstances it is an unnecessary ingredient and under the worst it may be harmful. The fact that my sources are not written in English has nothing to do with the argument - the pet food companies make enough profit to be able to hire certified staff for translating these sources if they were really interested in learning about the other side of the argument. As it is they don't care about anything but protecting their own interests though, and European research seems to be either touted or bashed, depending on which is more convenient in a particular argument.
"It seems the same folks advocating no Menadione are also in favor of non-processed diets for their pets.""
Not necessarily. Many people simply want good quality commercial diets without unnecessary or harmful ingredients for their pets, and they have a right to be informed.
"Dr John Suttie retired Research Prof, Univ of Wisconsin to the people in Germany who started this whole issue with Vitamin K in pet foods many years ago. He has published in excess of 225 paper on menadione, Vitamin K1, 2 and 3. In short he knows more about Vitamin K than any of us will ever want to know. When we had this problem in the early 2000's I sent all the files and publications from Germany and he did this rebuttal to their pseudo science. We were never able to understand what the problem was with these people, but after this letter we did not hear from them again until this latest discover from this nutritional guru in California."
On the day Dr. Suttie, or any person in favor of utilizing menadione in commercial pet food, is able to provide the favorable results of a properly conducted, independently funded, long-term study on the effect of menadione on domestic pets, I will stand down on the issue. Until then, unfortunately, I will have to continue to look at it from a "worst case scenario" point of view, just like I do in regards to synthetic preservatives, various rendered and non-rendered animal materials and other poor quality ingredients deemed appropriate for use in pet food by AAFCO.
In the case of human food additives and supplements, it has to be proven that they are not harmful before they are allowed to be included, why should we be satisfied with the reverse scenario for ingredients in the food our pets eat, often for many years, and listen to someone with a vested interest telling us that there's nothing wrong?
Wouldn't you rather buy from a company that respects your wishes than one that touts bits and pieces of regulation while conveniently leaving out others?
"When food contains menadione, every owner and breeder has to make the decision for himself whether he can take responsibility for giving his dog a substance that is not permitted in the [human] food sector and led to permanent damage and deaths in humans."
Looks like slowly but surely we are seeing this unnecessary ingredient disappear at least from the higher quality foods! Thanks to everyone who has helped, and is continuing to help bringing this concern to the manufacturers.
I only have a handful (heck, less than a handful) of dog travel links for you this week — here we go, and, for a few more moments, Happy Halloween!
Petswelcome.com offers three great suggestions for dog-friendly weekend trips from New York City, including inns in the Hamptons and the Finger Lakes, and a resort in the Catskills. The Take Paws team spent a night in NYC, at Ink48 (a Kimpton hotel in Midtown Manhattan). Located in a former printing house, … Read more
Dogs are not allowed on board the buses traveling to Florida, but they are otherwise welcomed: You can travel with your pet “as long as your pet is in a D.O.T approved carrier that you are able to carry … Read more
This useful page from the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation site lists all of the Parks Departments’ dog-friendly areas in NYC. Scroll down and click on the name of the borough you’re investigating. The site doesn’t provide a lot of information about each location, but there’s enough to know, at least, whether the listing is a dog run or an off-leash area (which in this case means that dogs may be off leash but must be under … Read more
Washington Square has finally emerged from construction, and the off-leash dog park is once more in business (dog parks, I should say, because there’s a separate one for small ‘n’ shy dogs). The big dog area is large; the small ‘n’ shy area is on the small side, but I’m not really complaining. It’s a bit of a miracle to find an off-leash small ‘n’ shy area anywhere, much less Manhattan, so it could be closet-sized and I’d … Read more
The trip takes a half hour each way, and although you cannot stay on board for a round trip, it is just possible to disembark and re-embark on the returning ferry … Read more
Although we were staying with friends right next to the Washington Square dog park, the square in February 2009 was a sea of construction and we were happy to find a second dog park so close by. The Union Square off-leash dog run is on the west side of the square, and although it’s modest in size it’s certainly big enough for a small dog. It is completely fenced and has the usual double gates at the entrance. There are … Read more
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VIDEO: All Things Go – To Chicago with Samson – Since becoming professional wedding videographers, has your interest in the art been affected?
This is a new feature we will have on our blog. We’re going to answer one question every week…any question you may have about Perfect Shutter! Send us an email to perfectshutter at gmail dot com to submit your questions!
Since becoming professional wedding videographers, has your interest in the art of videography been affected?
I’m sure many professional wedding videographers and photographers get asked this question quite a bit. And I can see why. There’s a certain thought out there that work should be just that, work, and not be mixed with pleasure. It’s a reasonable question because if you did one thing for work all the time, couldn’t that leave you bored of it?
When Samson and I were in the initial stages of floating the idea of doing professional wedding videography, we first made a promise to ourselves. Whether our wedding videography and photography business was a smashing success or an utter failure, we promised that we would never lose sight that we were doing something that we actually loved. We had been serious hobbyists in photography and videography before we started Perfect Shutter.
We will admit that we have less time now than before now to just shoot videos or photos for the fun of it. Many of our weekends are now spent capturing and filming the magic of our brides’ and grooms’ weddings. But the interest in it has never wavered. We could actually say that we’re even more interested in the art of videography now than ever before.
Becoming professional wedding videographers has really put us on an exponential learning curve, because film making and videography is an art. So we are constantly pushing ourselves to better our craft, experimenting with different shots and angles to keep our artistic vision fresh. Sometimes our experiments work, and we’re beyond proud of our work. Sometimes a shot doesn’t work, but we are still happy to have the opportunity to try it.
A great example of this is Samson’s recent short film he produced while vacationing in Chicago. He mentioned the temptation was certainly there to bring his point and shoot camera to capture some of the memories, without all the extra work of bringing professional camera equipment and then doing a full production edit afterwards. He decided to be ambitious and try produce a film that would evoke a different sense of emotion than one would feel when watching our normal wedding videography films.
Chicago is a city of bright lights and grandeur. With this in mind, he tried to film it from the perspective of Micah, the bright-eyed one-year old in this video, or of a visitor to Chicago for the very first time, or even someone returning to the city after a long absence.
We are so happy to throw another photo booth party for Electromac’s employee holiday party at Caesars Windsor. It was a fantastic night as always, great food, great band and great entertainment to keep everyone partying. =) Cheryle did an amazing job as usual organizing this amazing event. We would like to thank her for inviting us to such a fun party and hope to see everyone again next year.
This is our first photo booth party for the year 2013! We celebrated with Paola and Kevin at the Ciociaro Club. Our video team was there as well capturing all the special moments during their big day! We were working along side one of the most inspirational wedding photographers of 2013, Brandon and Jessica, from Brandon Scott Photography. The decorations was spectacular, well done Designs by Diane! We had a very energetic crowd, everyone loved our photo booth and their family can’t get enough of our props. The bride and groom took the very first shot in our booth to kick start the party for their guests. =) Everyone had a fantastic time. Congrats once again to Paola and Kevin, thanks so much for having us there.
The night started calm and proper until the DJ started pumping out Gangnam Style! Then all shirts are off! Kidding, no one took off their shirt. Well, maybe one… Regardless, this was a fantastic holiday party! Everyone was enjoying themselves and having a great time with their friends and co-workers. Our X’mas props was used throughout the dance floor. There was a big group of people squeezing into the booth all at once! Thank goodness we have the strongest photo booth in the market. =) A special thanks to Maheen for choosing Perfect Shutter and making this photo booth party happen. We’ll also like to thank everyone from PwC for partying with us.
What a great crowd this past Saturday with all the CUPE 82 & 543 members! Our booth was filled the minute we were ready to start. Everyone from old and young entered our booth and a few gentlemen even check themselves out in the mirror before they enter. Looking quite sharp I might add. 😉 Our Christmas props were an instant hit and this crowd have thought of very creative ways of using them. All in all, this party was great fun! The live band was amazing and we absolutely love the party vibe throughout the night. A special thanks to Natalie and Dave for choosing Perfect Shutter Photo Booth! We would also like to thank everyone for all their kind words throughout the night. Much appreciated.
We celebrated a spectacular wedding with Marilena and Dan this past Saturday. They invited 300+ guests and everyone was super excited to party with us. Marilena decided to get a few more props to compliment ours and it worked out great. Everyone loved our photo booth and can’t get enough of it. Xplicit Sounds did a good job pumping great tunes that carried through to our photo booth. The Bride and Groom took every chance they can find to party with their guests. Congrats once again to Marilena and Dan, thanks so much for inviting us to such a fun affair!
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Lembang is north way my beloved city. Its a suburb near the Mt. Tangkuban Perahu. The place is lovely with great view surrounds. My hunt location now is this Budhis temple (claimed to be the biggest in South East Asia, but i doubt it). And another one it the only stars telescope our city ever had (or maybe in the whole country) called Boscha named after the Dutch scientist whom built it. Together with mgf and adi_totp let the hunt begin...
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Half acre lot in the Sierra National Forest with great views! Both water and power are at the street. You are only 4 miles from the Hot Springs Resort, 15 miles from the Trail of 100 Giants and lots of other wonderful hiking trails.
Half acre lot in the Sierra National Forest with great views! Both water and power are at the street. You are only 4 miles from the Hot Springs Resort, 15 miles from the Trail of 100 Giants and lots of other wonderful hiking trails.
Directions From hwy 65 in Ducor head east on Mtn 56. Go 28 miles, road will T, take right towards Pine Flat. Go 2 miles and take a left on Manter Meadow. Take third right on Rocking K and follow around. Property will be on right after Half Circle Eleven Dr.
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The Gas Gas rider has swept the Enduro X competition and is the first Spanish rider in history to win a gold medal in this competition series.
A new success for Gas Gas rider Laia Sanz, who has managed to climb to the top of the podium again, this time, on her debut in the Enduro-X competition in the prestigious X-Games. Laia has dominated at will in the final of the Enduro-X female competition that was held in Foz de Iguazu, Brazil. Despite not having made a good start and being locked into the first corner, the Gas Gas rider has overcome obstacles and her rivals. She has overtaken the favorite Maria Forsberg in a technical section and thereafter has imposed a pace that led her to cross the finish line first under the checkered flag, earning her first medal in the Olympics of extreme sports, X Games. She is also the first Spanish rider to get a gold medal in this competition.
LAIA SANZ “I knew it would be very difficult to get a medal in my first participation. I really did not expect to win, not after the start, I have not done anything right, but I managed to recover quickly and get into a good pace until the finish line. It was incredible, a fantastic race. I’m very happy, very”.
The rider from Corbera de Llobregat has demonstrated her excellent condition, despite having no past references of her rivals or the track, and her Gas Gas EC 250 F ran perfectly both in training, in which she has achieved the best time, and during the six hard laps around the Brazilian track. Laia has surpassed the second-placed Maria Forsberg, by 32 seconds. the U.S. champion, winning the X-Games in 2012, was quick to congratulate Laia. The track was completely different to that found in practice, as the dew from the night made the red Iguazu dirt very slippery and we had to ride tactfully, something Laia Sanz is very used to from her expertise in trial .
The Gas Gas rider had no problems, and she saw very quickly that it did not suit the style of her rivals. However, she managed to keep calm and implement her own style, which eventually struck down the choices of her rivals.
After the joy and savoring the presentation of the gold medal, Laia Sanz is already thinking about her next challenge, which is to defend her world title at the start of the Enduro World Championship in the category Féminas in the town of Puerto Lumbreras, Murcia, on the 10th, 11th and 12th of May. The schedule conflict with the second round of the series with the competition of the X-Games in Barcelona will cause Laia to miss the opportunity to take a second medal. In the two following rounds Laia has no conflict (Munich, June 27-30 and Los Angeles, on August 1-4 August) and she will be able to fight again for a medal in this competition..
Members of the Senate leadership used their first floor speeches since returning to take on major themes the nation has struggled with while the chamber has been recessed: the temperature level of political rhetoric, healthcare repeal and the deficit.
While Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) acknowledged there was “no evidence partisan politics played any part in this monstrous attack [in Tucson, Ariz.]," he added that he hoped his colleagues would use the opportunity to “return to the respect that has always been a part of this United States Senate."
Part of that commitment should mean that both sides should deal in facts, not fictions, said Reid, suggesting that Republicans had created fictions to generate momentum for their vote to repeal the healthcare legislation in the House.
Although Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) opened his first remarks by noting the retirement of three esteemed Senate colleagues, he struck a more partisan tone in what followed.
“The administration’s policies have done more harm than good,” said McConnell, while noting that the president has been speaking in more moderate tones lately. “It takes more than a change in tone to fix the economy, reduce debt and product job growth. It takes a change in policy."
Perhaps in preparation for this evening’s State of the Union address, when the president is expected to talk about infrastructure spending, McConnell also harshly criticized the president’s infrastructure investment, which he said includes tennis court repairs, biology research labs, and other examples of waste.
“This is what happens when the government decides to pick winners and losers,” said McConnell. "Taxpayers know that when the president talks about investment, they should reach for their wallets.”
Hotels are becoming more Eco-friendly every day, whether it is using recycled materials incorporated into the design of the building, … Continue Reading A Step in The Right Direction (S’well+Element Hotels)
When you are traveling with your family on vacation wouldn’t you want to travel with your entire family? For those … Continue Reading Paws Down, the Best Pet-Friendly Hotel Brands
It’s All A Matter Of Opinion (Benefits of staying in the center of a city or the outskirt of a city)
When looking to book a stay at a hotel where do you look? Do you prefer being in the center … Continue Reading It’s All A Matter Of Opinion (Benefits of staying in the center of a city or the outskirt of a city)
Is it me or do people like staying in a prison? The new fad seems to be prison hotels, basically … Continue Reading Prison Hotels, The New Fad?
In one of my older posts (The ”Write” Stuff) I wrote, ”Every time I stay at a hotel I always … Continue Reading Hotel Key Cards
If you haven’t heard I have a page called Hotel News. This page is made up of small posts that are updating … Continue Reading The Hotel Fanatic News Page
I am a traveler, I love to explore the world and stay in hotels that offer a wide variety of amenities. … Continue Reading Hotels that love our planet (Happy Earth Day)
As you are packing your bags and getting ready to check out of your hotel, you are probably tempted … Continue Reading What is complementary in a hotel ? (and some things that are not)
Whenever you stay at a resort or even just at a random hotel off the highway, they are most likly … Continue Reading My Picks for the Top Five Hotel Pools Around The World.
Are robots taking away jobs at hotels? As technology advances robots are becoming a large part of the world and … Continue Reading How I feel about robots working in hotels
You might not know me, you may just think that I am a blogger with a passion for hotels, well … Continue Reading Why I love Airport Hotels and the benefits of staying in them
I was going through my computer trying to clean out storage and I came across one of my essays from … Continue Reading An Old School Essay
Every time I stay at a hotel I always take a lots of photos so that I can have a … Continue Reading The “Write” Stuff
Hello everyone, this post is going to be a little different than my previous ones, I am setting my goals … Continue Reading My Goals For This Blog
We are delighted to welcome Arwa Kharobi, a Syro-Palestinian national to support Holger Schutkowski and his team @ the BU. The Bournemouth University has kindly funded this post to expand the team’s resources. After having completed her first post-doctoral research at Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (Belgium), funded by the Université Libre de Bruxelles […]
The PI, Prof. Bietak and Post Doc Sarah Vilain (RT6) attended this year’s Crossroads Conference in Prague. Both lectures took place on Thursday, 13th of September, at the Charles University. Manfred Bietak presented, How can we track the origins of foreign cults in Egypt: The example of Avaris/Tell el-Dab‘a and Sarah’s presentation was titled The […]
Andrew Curry, contributing editor of the publication of the Archaeological Institute of America, recently interviewed the Hyksos research team. You can read the whole article online or in the latest print issue (September/October 2018, Vol. 71, No 5) of ARCHAEOLOGY Hyksos-foreign-rulers_Article in Archaeology For the first time Prof. Bietak and his team members shared their […]
Manfred Bietak, PI and Head of the ERC Advanced Grant ‘The Enigma of the Hyksos’ at the Austrian Academy of Sciences will give an account on the unexpected new results of his project in a final keynote lecture at the closing session of the 64th Rencontre Assyriologique Internationale in Innsbruck. The closing session of this […]
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Unglazed and softer than other types of tile, terracotta is made from extruded or hand-formed clay. It comes available in a number of shapes and sizes, from small hexagons to large squares.
The colors range from dusky ochres to oranges through to reds. Part of the charm of terracotta is precisely this color variation, within each tile and from tile to tile, as well as the textural variations of the surface.
Larger and heavier than ceramic tiles, terracotta tiles need a thicker adhesive bed, especially if the tiles are handmade and vary in thickness, or if they have bowed during manufacture. The method described here can be used for other types of tile such as quarry or slate, the thick adhesive bed being used to absorb any difference in tile thickness.
Although a sand-and-cement mix can be used for many heavy tiles, it is not really suitable for terracotta tiles. Because they are very porous, they may react with the cement to cause efflorescence – when the soluble salts come to the surface as a white stain.
Use a thick-bed adhesive, which can be applied at any thickness from 5mm to 2.3cm (¼ to 1in). Thick-bed adhesive can be happily used on an uneven floor base and dries very quickly, in some cases enabling tiling and grouting to be carried out on the same day.
Start in the furthest corner, having located the center point and adjusted it, and having marked up a grid which will help to keep you straight.
Mix up the tile adhesive according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Some types of thick-bed adhesive are simply poured onto the floor and spread out to an even level with an appropriate type of spreader, and then the tiles are laid straight onto it. Other types of adhesive require the back of the tile to be buttered with adhesive as well. Handmade tiles may vary slightly in size and thickness, so apply more adhesive to the backs of thinner tiles and allow a wide gap, approximately 12mm (½in), between the tiles. Any variations in size will be taken up within the joints.
Use a spirit level, check regularly that the tiles you have laid are level, and certainly after each grid block.
The cutter will, if required, cut or grind through the whole thickness of the tile – useful for cutting awkward shapes out of a tile to go round pipes and other obstructions.
Terracotta and quarry tiles are very porous and must be sealed before you add grouting in order to provide a hard-wearing and easy-to-clean surface.
Brush one coat of boiled linseed oil over the tiles with a brush or short-haired paint roller. It is important to apply an even coat to avoid the risk of streaking. The oil will soak into the tile, the surface losing its gloss 2-10 minutes after application. If it appears more matt in less time than that, apply the oil more liberally.
Grout terracotta tiles with a grout that is suitable for wide joints; porous tiles are grouted using a pointing method rather than by simply spreading the grout over the surface as you would for ceramic tiles.
Finish the grout by making it slightly concave; bend a round metal pipe into a convenient shape and use that.
Some times of handmade tiles benefit from ‘slurry grouting’ – a technique which fills in all the pits and dents to create an antiqued appearance.
Mix up the grout to a creamy consistency and grout as you would with ceramic tiles, ensuring that the grout fills all the crevices.
Apply a second coat of seal once the grout has thoroughly dried, using oil more sparingly than before as the tiles will be less porous. Any excess oil that does not soak in after 20 minutes should be cleaned from the surface of the tile.
After the oil has had time to soak into the tiles fully, which usually takes a few hours or overnight, the tiles can be waxed.
Use a propriety floor wax and wax the floor twice. The new floor should then be waxed once a week for the following month in order to build up a smooth and hard-wearing surface, yet mellow surface.
The song of the river ends not at her banks, but in the hearts of those who have loved her. – Buffalo Joe
There is no rushing a river. When you go there, you go at the pace of the water and that pace ties you into a flow that is older than life on this planet. Acceptance of that pace, even for a day, changes us, reminds us of other rhythms beyond the sound of our own heartbeats. – Jeff Rennicke, River Days: Travels on Western Rivers
There is something you get out of paddling that you can’t get in any other sport. It’s finding the happy balance with an always changing force of nature, and it makes you feel very small yet powerful at the same time.” Shannon Caroll
“What constitute the pleasures of the traveler are obstacles, fatigue or even danger. What charm can there be in a journey when one is always sure to arrive and find his horses ready, a downy bed, an excellent supper and all the comfort one enjoys at home? one of the great misfortunes of modern life is the absence of the unexpected, the lack of adventure. Everything is so well regulated, so well fitted into its place and ticketed, that chance is no longer possible; another century of improvements, and everybody will be able to foresee from the very day of his birth all that will happen to him up to the day of his death.”
Inflatable Kayaks (also known as ‘Duckies’) are perfect for the adventure seeker in all of us. Duckies offer more independence to the paddler in a smaller boat that makes every wave seem much bigger! Inflatable Kayaks offer the sensation of kayaking but with better stability for the beginner to intermediate user.
I’d rather be a “could-be” if I cannot be and “are”; because a “could be” is a “maybe” who is reaching for a star. I’d rather be a “has-been” than a “might-have-been,” by far. For a “might-have-been” has never “been,” but a “has” was once an “are.”
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Was a great day. Thank you to all who braved the heat and humidity to attend. In the end we had 76 courageous souls who came and made our day such fun. The AC died the day before but we were able to get our local repairman in to set it at a fixed temperature and noone melted (well not toooo badly) and we had ceiling and floor fans which moved the somewhat warm air around 🙂 . Everyone left with a door prize donated by our wonderful suppliers and many of our very talented friends. The 50/50 went to great new heights thanks to Gord and Louise selling tickets at hmmmmm, questionable rates of 10.00 for 1 or 3 for 5.00! That raised a few eyebrows 🙂 but made the raffle soooo exciting! Plus we had 5 lovely items in our silent auction so all in all we had a fun day and raised a good amount of money for two local charitable organizations who do so much for the community. Thank you all!
This weekend I am vending at the Prince Edward County Quilt Show in Wellington ON. http://www.pecgild.weebly.com. Should be a cooler weekend yeahhhhhh (although I must say I am not going to complain too much as wow the lake is soooo warm I actually have to search for cool spots!). Unfortunately I will be missing a wonderful garden show hosted by my sister, Betty and Sheila Sim who is famous for her beautiful gardens – guess she doesn’t have the deer problem! My sister collects and makes garden art and her place is such fun. Here is a flyer with more info for those close enough to attend…
Loretta, you and Carol and all the volunteers did an amazing job organizing the hookin. It was wonderful – and despite the heat, a lot of fun! All of your background work – great snacks, lots of coffee and cold water, fans and having the a/c working speaks loads about your organization and thought. What a relaxed, friendly and humorous day! The only disappointment was that the OPP weren’t there to protect us 😏. Thanks so much!
I would like to purchase the ‘Skye’ kit by Helen Radford, but don’t see it on your website. Is it still available?
Talking Georgia basketball while watching the NCAA Tournament – Hoop Dawg Blog (UGA basketball only)
UGA has a severe lack of talent. The teams in the tournament, especially those whose made it to Saturday, are faster, stronger, shoot better, and are better coached. I’m afraid next year, and the rest of the Fox Era, will be a slog.
For Starters if they can’t shoot dead away from the corners of the box, what good are they? Shooting on the box opens up the ability to score! Playing good defense opens up the ability to score easily on breaks. Also, with the exception of Frazier,Parker,and Maten the Dogs struggled at the Free throw line! They are free! Gotta have these easy ones! A summer trip to work on their shooting is a must for Next season! Do the Dogs have such a trip scheduled this year! They look so good in the warmups!!!!!! Mike Potter
I’m not too worried about Maten leaving for the NBA. Being a 2nd round pick in NBA is like a 7th round pick in NFL. Plus, Maten has unfinished business with those reptiles.
I’ve also been watching the tournament through the UGA prism, and while it seems clear we lack the depth of talent of most of the teams I’ve seen, I will say our halfcourt offense is at least as good as West Virginia’s….
The thing I take from watching the tournament is that the early teams we played (for example, Kansas and Tech) have improved greatly since we played them, yet we didn’t improve all season. That’s squarely on coaching in my mind.
Yeah, the talent may be less than some of the big boys, but what I read is that only two teams in the SEC had two first team All-SEC players, Georgia and Kentucky. One of those teams is not like the other. We don’t fully utilize the talent that we do have. See Crump or Harris pulled after missing a shot.
I believe I said at the beginning of this season that I doubted that this year’s edition was an NCAA team, owing to the lack of a proven 3-point shooter other than Frazier. I thought that I might be wrong if Turtle, Crump, and/or Harris proved reliable beyond the arc and we got some lights out play at the 3 position. Parker is a decent shot from 15 feet in, but that’s it. I, like Hoop, viewed the NCAA with the prospect of Georgia playing in that field and, sadly, could not see them advancing beyond the first round. Does anyone out there see a realistic rosy scenario for next year assuming, of course, that Yante comes back? It is hard to include the freshmen in any optimistic outlook as Fox never lets our youngsters get enough floor time to develop–and that is discouraging this long-time dawgs fan.
Maten is going to the NBA combine but has not hired an agent so he can return. Next season is going to be ugly if we don’t have him.
I spent the those four weeks the exact same way, glued to my TV for the whole time. I think it was a major failure on Fox’s part. His team was a good one, with some strong upperclassmen with good experience, they definitely should have performed better. I will admit that the roster was a bit difficult, but they should have put up more of a fight.
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Some people can’t go a day without being in a relationship while at the other extreme, there are people who don’t need relationships to define who they are. The problem is that loneliness gets confused a lot with other relationship statuses. Being lonely is not being single. Being lonely is actually found in a multitude of studies to be very unhealthy.
Being single is a simple status that some people go through from time to time between relationships. Some people take longer than others to find a new relationship. But that’s not what being lonely is about.
Loneliness is much deeper than going years without a relationship. It’s actually a notion when a person doesn’t think they connect with anyone. It’s a strong feeling of isolation and loneliness can be very sad for people who are going through it. There are even studies that conclude some people are actually bound to be lonely. They have a certain makeup that prevents them from making meaningful connections.
Julianne Holt-Lunstad is a professor of psychology at Brigham Young University. She conducted a study where she combined the research for 148 different studies and she concluded that loneliness is actually quite deadly.
She wrote in her findings, “People with stronger social relationships had a 50 percent increased likelihood of survival than those with weaker social relationships. These findings indicate that the influence of social relationships on the risk of death are comparable with well-established risk factors for mortality such as smoking and alcohol consumption and exceed the influence of other risk factors such as physical inactivity and obesity.”
Loneliness can lead you to your death quicker than smoking or obesity! That’s a very eye-opening conclusion since more and more people are becoming isolated. Social media for one has a habit of causing isolation.
But before you jump to conclusions, remember that loneliness is not simply the fact that you are alone. There is more to it. It’s okay to seek solitude every once in a while. It’s okay to stay out of a relationship for a while when you just ended one. It’s certainly okay to be a loner type who is more comfortable in the company of themselves than with other people.
It’s up to you to decide if you suffer from loneliness. Does it make you sad that you are alone? Do you find peace when you are alone or does it make you depressed? Have you ever contemplated self-destructive behavior based on the fact that you were alone?
Those are some questions you should ask yourself and if you feel that you suffer from loneliness, do something about it. There are plenty of ways to combat loneliness. The following video will help you learn how.
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Anytime someone chooses honesty and authenticity it’s risky. Each of us have different “lenses” due to life experiences and/or faith that we evaluate others through.
Although being authentic and real may feel risky, but it’s far more satisfying and freeing to be “you” and let go of what others think you should be or need to be.
Many of us live under layers of fear, shame, and insecurity, exhausted with trying to cover up the ugly, imperfect parts of ourselves – it’s called the Performance Trap or perfectionism. We believe if we can be good enough, smart enough, funny enough, or successful enough people will like us (or we will finally like ourselves).
If you’ve ever tried to “not care” anymore about what others think and learn new behaviors and responses, you know all too well that it can be tough for an old dog to learn new tricks.
So, to be real with you, my friend, I’ve finally come up for air long enough to write this (I’ve been writing it for 12 weeks if that tells you anything!).
Seasons of perpetual overwhelm can tempt you to believe you are the only one drowning here. You know you’ve really gone under when the thought of treading water seems like a massive step forward.
When life circumstances knock you back a step or two (or ten) it’s scary to tell your friends, even your closest ones, that you’d rather just sleep all day or worse! We fear they might think we’ve lost it and immediately respond by suggesting depression medication or a counselor.
After pushing through and sharing honestly with some friends, I was surprised to find out that most all of us have been here at some season of our life. We work ourselves up to believing we are alone and that our case is highly isolated. “There is really something wrong with me – maybe I’m crazy!” is what we hear and then we go into overdrive to make sure no one sees we are struggling. It’s the Performance Trap at its finest!
I forgot how easy it is to park it in neutral and just survive instead of move forward and living life. For days, weeks, and years after my son went to heaven I experienced this internal battle. Everyone’s life seemed to be flying by me and I was stuck in my pain and grief. I wanted to throw in the towel and quite truthfully, end it all. That seemed easier. It was equally as awful to live in a dark place, not allowing Hope to flood my heart. My pain was so great that the alternative of “trying to live again” seemed way harder, exhausting, and not worth it.
But after another recent round in the ring with trials, I’ve concluded that “tapping out” of being vulnerable and authentic is not actually easier. Tapping out of life, pain, or trials is a great deception. Although we may try many things to fill the void or numb our sorrows, there is no escape. And don’t think that just because you don’t run to drugs, alcohol, or pornography that you don’t numb out. We all do it!
Numbing out is anything you or I do to avoid being vulnerable and feeling our way through our situation. Your escape may be spending hours scrolling through news feeds on Facebook because it seems easier to live someone else’s life than your own. Or you may overeat, spend money, play video games (or IPhone games), bury your nose in a book, or work late every night.
My life since that day has ebbed and flowed with trials as well as joys. Just because you go through a “doosey” of a trial doesn’t make you instantly immune to all other problems. However, I do think it gives you an opportunity to gain new perspective on life and a deep understanding of the value that come from our valleys.
I have to admit, it’s easy to stay energized and excited on the mountaintop. And although I am fully aware that I can’t live every single day on a mountaintop, when challenges hit I’m oftentimes surprised, angry, or even derailed for a bit.
That’s not how I want to live my life – I want to be steady, unshakable, and full of faith, confident in the goodness and the love of God.
I’ve experienced the valley over the course of the last year in business, relationships, and my family. We’ve experienced some lows in our businesses, gotten our house in order so to speak (which is soo good, yet can be tough to navigate), and God brought a new 6-year-old to our home right after the new year began. We received the call on New Year’s Day at 10pm. Ironically, we had spent the whole morning planning out our entire business calendar for 2014. Haha! God has such a sense of humor sometimes and loves to show us that His plans may not always be our plans, but they are better! 🙂
She is a precious treasure with a BIG destiny that we’ve been entrusted with for a time. Her intersection into our lives has changed the course of our family forever. I think you and I both understand that change can be scary, stretching, and extremely challenging. On the other side of the same coin, change is healing, character building, and life-producing.
For this girl who grew up in the same house her whole life and went to the same private school for 14 years, change has never been on the top of my “Favorite-Things-to-Do-in-Life” list. It takes me a bit to get acclimated to new seasons or challenges and that process is not always easy.
Boy have I ever gotten a front row seat to the lesson that God’s “grace is sufficient!” It truly is ENOUGH to get us through any valley. I didn’t want to fully embrace or believe that after Hosea went to heaven. I wanted to find another way. If I embraced this Truth, it meant I had to live again because He had given me “enough” to keep going. I think I half accepted this Truth and half numbed out to it, resistant to practice it fully. But this new little girl in our home broke open that part of my heart and exposed it.
Why am I talking about a valley and a child in need in the same paragraph? Because of my own selfishness and unhealed pain that God used her to expose. You see, God love us so much that He will allow things in our life that will give us a deeper revelation of Himself. But remember this truth, friend:
If God reveals an area that needs growth in you, it’s not to condemn you or push you to perform for Him. It’s so that He can heal it, restore it, and make all things new. I may have thought Nathan and I were saying “yes” to taking in a child who had been abused, neglected, and needed love. But what we really said “yes” to was heart surgery.
Don’t get me wrong – there have been plenty of giggles, fun, and positive growth. But there have been equally as many challenges and struggles.
I see now my battle for months has primarily been with shame – shame over anyone knowing I was struggling. Lies swirled around in my head: “You’re not supposed to feel overwhelmed. Look at all she’s been through! Suck it up and pull it together woman!” “Look at those people who adopt 8 kids. You shouldn’t be feeling this with just one!” (Those were the performance monsters spewing their lies again.)
In the past, every time I’ve seen a video about adoption, fostering, or being a safe family I would bawl like a baby wanting to help those kids in need. So why weren’t those strong emotions of dying to myself and serving wholeheartedly ever-present in my day to day reality? More shame.
Adjusting to a new person, navigating my 3 kid’s emotions, and dropping 999 of the 1000 balls I was juggling left me feeling inadequate as a wife, mom, business woman, and friend. I truly began to feel like I wasn’t doing anything “right” and got to where I wanted to sleep all day (that’s what the Performance Trap will do to you – run you ragged trying to live up to yours or others expectations). Of course, I didn’t have that luxury of sleeping all day on summer break with 4 children, but I definitely wasn’t my normal, energetic self, doing all the fun summer crafts and projects I wanted to do. More shame.
So I did the next best thing to sleeping the day away – I went into a self-induced isolation. I fell off the grid and went dark for a while. I felt torn between truly being grateful for all God is doing in our lives in this new season (knowing that was the “right” response) and the day to day emotional roller coaster I was on that was telling me the complete opposite.
I have to tell you friend, from my front row seat, isolation never produces positive fruit in our lives. We are created to need others and no matter if your destiny is to take a stage and speak to thousands, work from a cubicle, or stay home and raise your babies you and I will never completely realize our potential, calling, and purpose in life on our own. It’s just not how God created us. Just as the brain or the lungs can’t survive outside of the body, neither can we thrive apart from being a part of a “body” of people.
Due to allowing stress, performance, and shame to have a heyday in my life, I’ve gotten very off track this past year in a lot of areas of my life. I’m not just talking about my weight and health, although that’s a part of it. So I’ll first admit that I felt like I couldn’t tell anyone I was off track physically because I feared responses I’ve gotten before, “You’re the BURST-Queen. You don’t ever struggle with your weight!” “You’re so small anyway. Don’t complain about a few pounds.” Or sometimes I feel the pressure (I’m sure self-imposed, again!) of “I’m supposed to be the “healthy” one or the person with the answers – I can’t let anyone know I am exhausted or living on coffee right now.”
Wow! Do you see how shame sneaks its ugly head into every area of our lives and tries to keep us locked in the bondage of our lies, fears, and perceptions instead of moving forward towards life, healing, and community? I wonder if I’m alone in this (please, oh please comment so I don’t feel alone!)?? 🙂
This valley has led me to a new season – I am calling the next 180 days for myself a season of RESET. I fell off the bandwagon, but I’m getting back on. I will be pushing RESET on my health, my hormones, my faith, and my thinking, among other things. I will be intentionally watching for how shame tries to get back in and I’ll be learning to defeat it with authenticity. I’ll be honestly journaling the ways I see myself reverting back to performance and striving and how I am intentionally pushing RESET on those old habits. I may do a detox, get back on track with drinking tea instead of coffee, or find some new business practices that keep me energized and true to who I am, not what society, Facebook, or my To Do list says I should be.
I will be blogging on this journey and you are welcome to do any part of a RESET with me. We all need to push the RESET button at times – that could be in any area. You’ll hear ideas of what I’m doing from week to week and I’ll post what others of you are doing as well (if you send them my way or tell me in the comments below!).
Honestly, I’ve been scared to put this out there because I wasn’t ready for accountability. I really don’t enjoy accountability. Mentally it’s always scared me – not because I don’t want someone else to know what I’m doing but because I’m such an overachiever I’m scared of myself at times and the high goals I set. What if I don’t hit them? It’s not about what others will think of me but what I’ll think of myself (sigh). I guess I should add that to the list of areas I’m RESETing – inviting others into the process with me to hold me to realistic goals and encourage me that I’m enough even if I don’t hit them.
I’ve gained a few pounds, not eaten as well as I could, felt like I’ve dropped some balls in my business, not responded to my kids and husband like I want to, and I have allowed some toxic things into my thinking and beliefs.
But I’m not looking backwards anymore – I’m walking forward, without shame. There is freedom from feeling perpetually overwhelmed. The is Life that is available to us all…if we choose it.
My head is above water enough to finally see the tremendous value in this valley and I can wholeheartedly say “I’m grateful.” I will never be the same person I was before I stepped foot on this journey. The beautiful little girl we brought into our home was simply the catalyst of something God already had in motion – bringing me to the end of me and a true heart revelation that Jesus is enough.
My valley has become my mountaintop. I wouldn’t trade the revelations I’ve had, the freedom I’m finding, and the trust I’m building with God for the ease of avoiding trials and pain.
Don’t know where to start? I’ll be blogging more so check this page for new links to specific RESETs I’m doing, but these might help you get started.
Or if you need to start by pushing RESET on laughter, read about The Day the Bottom Fell Out for me! My pain, your laughter. I’m ok with that! 🙂
Your eating? I’m no Betty Crocker and won’t pretend to have the kitchen thing mastered. But here are a few recipes that have helped me. I’ll be adding more as I push RESET with you!
If you join the HealthyOates RESET, add #ResetWithMe to your Facebook or Instagram posts so I can find you! I would love to see what you are pushing RESET on.
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Thank you for sharing that Ashley about your experience with depression. I know so many of us have hit that at some time in our life – some to more severe degrees, but so many I’m sure can relate. I’m so glad you have found a way to stand strong in the midst of trials. You’re amazing!
Oh you’re SO NOT ALONE! I think I need a reset in just about every area of my life. Accountability? Eeek! 😉 I’m in. Do we design our own reset and share what we’re doing here? What if we know what’s not working we but aren’t sure what will help us turn it around?
Janet, you can make one up and add to what will be posted here or follow along in the coming weeks. I think we probably all have different areas to RESET. Some areas I post may appeal to you and some may not. So jump in to the ones that are for you and cheer others on in the areas that are not! 🙂 I’d love your ideas if you do something!
I can’t read or type well right now..I have totally lost it reading your reset,Jenni.I am totally grateful that I have been added to your friend list…Because no one else has touched this chord in me but you.I have been hiding my fear and disappointment concerning my own 4 children.I live alone and have not realized how much sadness was welled inside me.I am older now….and my children are all adults …who don’t seem to need me or want to find out how I am…or is it my fault by trying so hard to “put on a happy face” with them…that they have no idea how much I need to know they still love their mother.I am a believer in Jesus Christ…and I cry to Him when I am alone…But I need to get to a point I call my point of total “giving up” and lie prostrate before Him crying for help.And He does every time.
Jeannette, thank you for your honesty and sharing your story. My heart aches for you and can only imagine the pain in your momma’s heart. There is so much grace for our mistakes…it’s just so hard when the consequences we see unfold in front of us aren’t lining up with that. However, I have to stand on the fact that our Redeemer LIVES. He redeems and restores all things – to NEW. A great book that is helping me is Destined to Reign, by Joseph Prince. The chapter on Condemnation is the best!! Praying for restoration and for God to restore what the “locust have eaten” 100 fold.
Holly, as you can see tomorrow’s post has yet to come! haha! 4 kids all in different directions today took priority. SO, we shall journey together in a few days. 🙂 Come back and visit again!
I sit here with tears as I know your heart is so faithful.For those of us who are human we know that you are too. We have all lied to ourselves due to fear, shame, guilt.You are beautiful inside and out and your light for our Lord shines stronger every time I get to meet you.You are a beacon for others but sometimes you just need a new battery. Go ahead and change your battery and come back stronger and brighter…..well until the next battery change. As long as we are willing to change the battery we will continue to grow and one day we will be all what we are destined to be. A child of our most high God forever in his glorious presence.You are loved. Rest under His wings. There you are safe. love you sweet lady.
Lesley, thank you for your heartfelt words of encouragement. I love the analogy. Amen to what you spoke out!! I receive it.
Thrilled to share in your life and this journey! You are not alone as I know your spirit knows. May we continue to be courageous woman open to failure and surrendered to GRACE. RESET for me is an internal conversation I continually have, I’m practicing “Taking my thoughts captive under the power of Christ” and then speaking grace filled truth into my own life and those around me. As you can suspect this is NOT an easy task. Your words are transparent and therefore powerful!! I love you and think the world of you and Nathan and your precious family. I have found Dr. Caroline Leaf to be excellent in integrating science and research with biblical insight. She is worth listening to.
Victoria, Thank you! YOU are such a woman of courage and I love what you said. That is exactly where I’m at with taking my thoughts captive. I know how powerful my thoughts are to dictate what I receive, yet I get so overwhelmed at times and don’t even try (to capture my run-away thoughts). Thank you for sharing! We love you and Walter too. And I will look up this resource.
Hi Jenni! I can totally empathize with the overachiever thing and the lies that accompany it. I like to consider myself a recovering perfectionist 😉 This has been, by far, the hardest year in our famiy’s life for many reasons. But, like you, I have discovered that truly, there are some things that can only be learned through adversity. And so I have found a new place of gratitude as we’ve navigated these stormy waters and found nuggets of gold floating to the surface in the midst of it all. It’s in these places of struggle and weakness, as you know, that, not only is His strength made perfect, but the world can witness the power of the supernatural at work in our everyday lives and trials! The world doesn’t only need to see a bunch of Christians doing great things, accomplishing their “to do” lists, having neat and well behaved children. That stuff only makes US look “good” in their eyes. They need to see the redeeming power of Christ that takes ashes and creates beauty. They need to see the amazing love of Jesus perform the miraculous in and through us. That’s how HE is made famous! And that is what you are allowing the world to see in you and your family. He is beautiful through you!
In this place of transition we find ourselves right now, if there is any area that I’m pushing “reset”, it’s in my practice of His presence. It’s in being keenly aware, at all times, of the pervading presence of Holy Spirit and operating out of that awareness. It’s in keeping an ear out to His voice in each moment that may override my current plan or “to do” list. I don’t know about you, but as a recovering perfectionist 😉 it’s oh so easy to always fall back on my lists, strategies and plans, especially when I’m feeling overwhelmed instead of falling back into His chest and letting Him whisper His list, His strategy or His plan into my heart…..which usually involves being still and letting Him love me 😀 My value is in being His. Period. And the only way for me to keep that truth in the forefront of my mind is to practice His presence. Always.
As this past year has brought me to a greater level of freedom, I realize that in moving forward, I must have a different strategy or I will fall back into the habits that I created while in captivity. You explained this so well as you shared about how you are planning to move forward.
Finally, one of the greatest revelations that has transformed my thinking is the fact that defeat is a matter of the heart, not the circumstance. If I am His and He is mine, then every perceived defeat has been conquered except that which I allow in my heart by the lies of the defeated one. Wow. Jesus, thank you that in You and by Holy Spirit, we have the power to live out these truths and see the world around us transformed in the process! Bless you, Jenni. Thanks for being you.
[…] see negativity want to rear it’s ugly head again in my life and that’s the time to push RESET. So I left my date with my friend and went home and dug deeper. I prayed, “Why does it […]
Jenni, thank you for being so real and sharing your struggles and your victories. It takes a humble broken spirit to share the realities of life with one another. I stand encouraged and challenged to reflect and look to all that God has in store for me. Looking forward to resetting my life, hormones, emotions, and physical well being. I’m hoping 90 days will be a mile marker for me… And to continue for 180. God bless.
Trish, thank you for your kind words! You are an amazing woman and God DOES have so much in store for you. I’m proud of you for pushing RESET!! Go girl, go! You can do it.
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I’ve always gained so much more inspiration from those leaders who share their struggles than those who share only the path that worked. Don’t get me wrong, I have a big comfort zone called, “I need to know HOW” but what I continue to learn is that the struggles are what truly form us and where the real lessons and opportunity for growth are. This year’s conference was beautifully filled with that. Between Maria Shriver, Tasha Starr and even Roger sharing how things haven’t gone as quickly or perfectly as hoped.
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Given your mentions of shame, numbing and vulnerability I am thinking you might be familiar with Brene Brown. If not, her TedTalk on the power of vulnerability was a game changer for me and maybe it will speak to you as well. As one overachiever to another, her story really resonates.
I believe that the true leadership model that is needed in this world is all about vulnerability. We in Shaklee get so bogged down in details and how to’s. And I believe a hyper focus on that aspect of the business has a lot to do with a fear of looking inside, finding our identity and letting our authentic selves be seen.
I’ve told so many others (and I’m not sure I’ve actually told you) that you and Nathan have been examples for me of the fact that it’s about who we are BEING, not what we are DOING. When you spoke a couple of years ago at the Toovell’s January meeting, it was a big “aha” for me. It wasn’t about the material you were sharing, it was (is) about the leadership you demonstrate. It became so clear to me where your success really comes from. It wasn’t about knowing exactly the right words to say or the perfect way to present. Sure having a process, etc is important, but ultimately is about who you are as leaders. We attract who we are, not what we do.
To know that our leaders, those we admire, YOU are human and fall down too, gives the rest of us such hope for ourselves. Thank you for BEING who you are, but more importantly having the courage to make your vulnerability visible. In my opinion, THAT is true leadership.
Kim, I love you. YOUR words are life. Thank you for taking so much time to reply with such a heartfelt response. I am amazed at how we can sharpen each other and lift each other up in our times of need. We all need to RESET from time to time and it’s encouraging to hear yours and others journeys as well! Thank you for being vulnerable too!
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The students measure the angles according to the protractor. There are 16 problems (4 pages) The students have a box to record their answers. There is also an Answer Key provided for the teacher.
Are you looking for a way to organize the library books in your classroom that will not take forever?? These classroom library book labels will do the trick!
For Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Students with Physical DisabilitiesInstructors who use this variety of instructional modes will enhance learning for students with Physical Disabilities. Students with Physical Disabilities may require assistive computer equipment/software: voice-activated word pro
Second Grade Math Bundle - Common Core Standards - For Students with Physical DisabilitiesStudents with Physical Disabilities may require assistive computer equipment/software: voice-activated word processing, word prediction, keyboard and/or mouse modification. Here is a link to teaching strategie
Students with Physical Disabilities may require assistive computer equipment/software: voice-activated word processing, word prediction, keyboard and/or mouse modification.
I was getting annoyed writing all my ideas down in different places. I created this for my own use but figured others might find it helpful! It helps keep me organized and on schedule.
Jackie Robinson Power Point presentation with pictures and information to correlate to standards. It can promote ELA writing opportunities as well.
This Power Point covers Oglehtorpe, Mary Musgrove, Tomochichi, and the founding of Georgia. It is told from a little more of a story-point of view. I hope your students enjoy it. Mine did! There is a Cloze-the-Gap activity and a Venn diagram
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I've taught only grades 1-3 in my years of teaching so far... This year I'm in 2nd grade again. I teach in a small system so changing grades is not uncommon due to the fluctuation in student class sizes. I came to teaching when I was 38 years old and I would not change it for the world. I am in my last semester in attaining my M. Ed. in gifted & talented, even though I think all students have some gifts to offer. We just have to help them unwrap them.
I unfortunately teach in a somewhat ADHD style, since I have it, and I think my students have latched onto this.... they know that I will chase the rabbit down the rabbit hole if they ask the right question! But it allows them to ask probing questions that we can follow by using critical thinking skills and expands into cross-curricular areas as well.
My B.A. is in Criminal Justice, however I came into teaching through the alternative program in Georgia (T.A.P.P.). I'm now finishing my M. Ed. in gifted & talented education.
I am a wife of 23 years, a mother of 3 (ages 12 to 22), and a breast cancer survivor of 6 years!! (2009 at age 39) Rockin' on and lovin' my life!
At TEACH Services, we count it a privilege to work with authors who are passionate about sharing their experience or knowledge about God with others through the written word. Following are just a few comments from authors who have worked with us:
I am so excited finally seeing my work in print. It’s a dream come true. I thank God for His goodness and mercy. Indeed God’s providence and the part TEACH Services, Inc, and all its staff played made my dream a reality. Glory be to God!
My prayer is that God’s grace and good work as manifested in this published work shall also continue with the other two remaining titles of mine.
I also pray these materials be a source of blessing in the lives of people and many souls shall be brought into God's Kingdom.
“I am still reviewing the ‘final’ version of [my book]…. Even so, please permit me to make this preliminary comment: It is so much easier to read than the version I sent you, I am in shock. I could not see the final form during the first review we did. It actually seemed like a jumbled mess to me when we were working on it, but I can see it now! I just want to say ‘Thank you!'’”
You and your staff were such a pleasure to work with. As we all continue to do our part, we will always need God to do His part to touch others. Thank you! May God continue to bless you all in your ministry!
This whole thing has been a wonderful experience for me. I'm so glad for your advertisement for "writers". Otherwise, the words would still be just sitting on my table. In addition, your editor must be my soul-sister. When she took out words, inserting far better words, it's as if MY better self wrote the words. I have been near tears with some of her writing.
I just received my latest book in the mail. This is the 3rd book that I’ve gotten published with you. All of the books look just fantastic. Thank you so much for everything. You’ve helped me in brightening this dark world with the bright beams of Christ’s Righteousness. I want to give my great appreciation to the team at TEACH. I would recommend you to any author that wants to see their works forwarded. Thank you so much!
This was a great experience for me and I am quite pleased. Your meticulous work with all of the details is fantastic and much admired. Thank you again for all of your work and wonderful comments/direction for the story.
This is to tell you that I'm overjoyed with the look and feel of the revised edition of To the Last Drop of Our Blood: A Waldensian Story. Thank you all!
I just received my book today and have held it in my hand for the first time. I love it! You all have done a wonderful job! A special thanks to Mr. Newman and Mrs. Kelch, as I have dealt mostly with them in this grand project. Blessings to you all! And thanks again!
(We) want to thank you for the professional services you have provided....I just wanted you to know I love the look and feel of the book and that it has been top quality paper as well as the cover of the paperback book. I hope this will not be the last time we’ll be working together and that this email finds you blessed and with God’s grace. Until we conduct business again. Maranatha!
I received the 25 copies of my book by USPS Priority Mail...They look great. The size is good, the “perfect binding” technique used looks neat, and the book fits well inside a standard 6” by 9” clasp envelope. I read the book completely through, and it is exactly right...Everything on your end was done perfectly.Thanks for the excellent service you provide.
We have been pleased with the quality of your work, and since the books arrived just 13 days ago, we have shipped books to 18 states, besides selling them to people locally. Many of our good friends and church family have purchased them already for Christmas.
I'm enclosing a flyer we mailed to people we know and have worked with, and the response has been even greater and faster than with our first book. I know nothing about marketing, but we’re trying it this way, and it seems to be working.
I just want you and your staff to know that I appreciate all the work you did to make this book what it is. We have received numerous compliments on the quality of your work, and we tell them about your press.
Thank you very much for selling so many of our cookbooks for our school. It was a tremendous blessing to have them marketing by business. In hope God’s continued blessing for your business.
Thank you so very, very much for taking a chance on me and doing such a wonderful job on the publication of “The Complete Wo/Man: An Index to the Heart.” I am so overjoyed with the finished product. Thank you! Thank you!
One of the main themes of “From a Nobody to the Daughter of the King” is: God makes all things beautiful in His time! I’m so thankful for the nice publishing right on time - His time!
It has truly been a pleasure working with you and the TEACH Services, Inc., a very professional publishing organization. May God’s blessing ever be with you.
Thank you for keeping super good, timely books available at reasonable prices!! (which makes it easier to share books)
Burgers are one of those menu choices that you can guarantee you can never go wrong with. Even Vegan and Vegetarians have some amazing options available that they can now choose from.
Blogger favourite, Byron Hamburgers change their menu regularly so that burgers never become boring. They also release limited edition burgers which are simply a case of blink and you miss 'em.
One of these limited edition burgers is the Calvin Haggis burger. This has been launched for one week only in honour of Burns Night (25th January). It contains Haggis, a Potato Scone, dry-cured Bacon, Bacon &Onion relish, American Cheese, Byron Sauce, a Hamburger and an egg all wrapped up in a soft-glazed bun.
I recently had the pleasure of trying this out (along with some Mac'n'Cheese balls) and I must say that it was absolutely delicious but, as the manager kindly advised us, not one for a first date as it is extremely messy. But who cares when it is so delicious?
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After certain book signing events, I like to compile a list of things I learned over the weekend. Usually these things happen after copious amounts of alcohol and there are always things you might see show up in one of my books. So, without further ado, I shall impart my wisdom on all of you.
1. Jenn Cooksey and I are old and quite possibly deaf. What was ACTUALLY said by my BFF, Liz: “Do you have a drink ticket?”
2. I can go from completely sober and just wanting to go to sleep, to screaming, dancing and being hyper in 2.3 seconds flat.
4. Random drunk girl spilling out of a taxi in front of the hotel is always hilarious. Especially when she starts petting your best friend’s hair and then screams “CHEESECAKE!” in between mumbling incoherently.
6. When a father comes to my table, talking on his phone to his daughter and says “Are you sure this is the right author? She seems kind of crazy”, I will do whatever he asks because that is just plain awesome.
7. When that same father asks to buy Chocolate Lovers for his FIFTEEN year old daughter because I’m one of her favorite authors and she loves that book, I leave the word ‘vagina’ out of my dedication and pray he doesn’t flip through the book.
9. I lost a toenail in Florida last year and almost lost my entire foot this year. Florida obviously has it out for my left foot.
10. Spilling an entire beer down the front of me during the signing did not deter people from wanting a picture with me. Beer crotch for the win.
11. Ana’s husband is so cool we now refer to him as The Gatekeeper and The Key Master. I don’t think it has anything to do with gates or keys though.
14. Squirrels in Florida are like tiny field mice. They make the squirrels in the north look like giant, mutant sewer rats.
15. When my BFF shows up in Florida in her frozen tundra-wear of a hoodie, Uggs and a coat that looks like a down comforter, she’ll never hear the end of it. Even if she just left the land of Idina Menzel singing the Frozen soundtrack every time she opened her front door.
16. Don’t order the lobster mac n cheese from the hotel unless you want your friends to think you’ve been carpet munching on dead zombies.
Maybe they weren’t worth the $10 I paid for them because I had it on for hours and yelled at you through it for a good 45 minutes. PIECES OF CRAP!!!!
You are seriously the funniest person ever!!! Luckily I had the chance to meet you once….and I see ALL this happening! Hahaha! 6 and 7 made me laugh out loud and I’m sure glad you still have your foot!! Ha!!
Tara! I just love your books. Never fails to make my day. They funny and witty and I just love all of it. Especially the Chocolate Lovers series.
I witnessed most of that! I don’t know about your foot injury, but I hope it heals quicker than the toe injury! We all had a great time and it’s always an adventure with my Wicked friends! Xoxo
I miss you so much, I had a complete conversation with my cat this morning. She’s quite chatty actually, so I got my fix, but it’s not the same. She’s got more of a scratchy morning-after meow. I may die her hair blue and see how that goes….
Don’t forgot almost getting run over by a fucking golf cart after almost losing your foot! It was a blast meeting you, can’t wait for the next time I get to go to one of these events!
Another amazing weekend with you. I just realized I’ve been right there for both your toe and foot injuries, yet I’m not the cause of either one!!! Miss your face so much right now! PS. Hi Scheva! I miss yours too!!!!
I had and awesome time meeting you even if you pronounce your name differently.. you did sign my boob with purple sharpie that apparently I’m allergic to but all in all it was awesome!!
I just may have peed myself a little. I hope you took the prickly dick home as a souvenir. I love your face, even though you’re a whore (or maybe because you’re a whore).
Hahaha! You women are crazy! I love it. There is nothing better than a bunch of friends riding the crazy train together!
I just died a little. I love your face…HARD! It was seriously awesome to meet you (and Liz too, because, well… Liz). Meow.
PS… everyone who is not Tara… totally fangirling all over the place because one of my pics ended up on her blog! Squeeeee! I can die happy now.
The frozen tundra and Liz are just like Narnia! No one can eat while rocking in the Fred Flinstone car (especially after a few drinks). And…I love you all like the best little whores in the whorehouse that you are! Miss your face!
I didn’t get to spend nearly enough time with you. Sad face. I’m going to kidnap you ad bring you back to FL. PS, I have a ridiculous amount of squirrels in my yard. They’ve heard about your affection for FL squirrels. They’re totally onboard with the kidnapping.
This was hilarious. I have to say I was having a down of a day and this made me laugh out loud so much my sister and niece thought I had lost it or maybe they already knew that but they still wondered what was so funny. Of course being my niece is only 13 I couldn’t tell her lol.
You also forgot, one of the bloggers/readers/reviewers/members of the Tramps will pick up a husband, thrown him over her shoulder and carry him up to the DJ area to win a prize after consuming a little too much alcohol.
I also witnessed all of this except the toe injury. I miss yours & Buffy’s face alot…..we can make whore island right here in Florida and we can all live there. ..let’s make it happen
You are hilarious ! I invite you to stay in my house in Florida. in Miami. in my pool house ( actually its my parent’s pool house and my two dogs may be living there as well). I promise to protect your left foot and possibly your right foot as long as you entertain my friends, daughters , sisters and mom. I also promise to ply you with alcohol and cheap Cuban food. You will be allowed to curse to your hearts content and I will even throw in teaching you how to cuss in Spanish and profane colloquialisms (???) . If you are nice, you can bring friends……
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Keep informed about workshops, talks, Chicken Stimulus Packages, Coop Corps and other poultry power events.
Winter Chicken Care and Coop Modification. Online 5-class course. January 8-29, 2015 www.ChickensAndYOU.com.
Therapy Chickens: The Training of Handlers and Their Birds for Public Visitations. Online course. www.ChickensAndYOU.com. Jnuary 21, 2015
Chickens and YOU Primary Series Online Course. 10 classes awarding the Backyard Chicken Keeper Certification. February 10-March 28, 2015 The
James Madison University Environmental Journalism Class. How Heritage Chickens Can Help Save the World. February 26, 4:30-5:30.
Poultry School, Stone Barnes Agricultural Center. Two Workshops: Chicken Whispering: Discover the Chicken You Never Knew. Pennsylvania, March 27-29, 2015.
February 28—March 2nd. Chicken Stimulus Package with 300 heritage female chicks to be given free to 75 first-time flock owner households. Chicks donated by Murray McMurray Hatchery. Package includes chick care instructions, starter feed and coop designs. This Chicken Stimulus Package is to celebrate legalized chickens in Richmond, the state capital of Virginia. Demos and Mini-workshops on how to keep and employ chickens, and chicken handling throughout the 3-day event. Patricia Foreman, author of City Chicks and Chicken Celebrity, Oprah Hen-Free, will be available for questions and hens-on experiences. http://richmondhomeandgarden.com
Patricia Foreman and Oprah Hen-Free will be will be co-presenting: Why Chickens are the Enablers and Heroes of Permaculture Design and Healthy Sustainable Living. This cutting-edge workshop explores the ever-expanding ways to employ chickens to help navigate these transition times. Learn how family flocks create & enhance food-growing topsoils, help grow vegetables, berries, nuts & fruits, sequester carbon and decrease carbon foot-prints and even be be part of emergency preparedness plans—all the while saving community taxes. Understand that employing family flocks is truly a community service.
Patricia Foreman and chicken celebrity, Oprah Hen-Free will be talking about Chickens! The Enablers, Mascots and Heroes of Healthy Sustainable Living. This cutting-edge workshop explores the ever-expanding ways chickens can collaborate with humans to navigate these transistion times. Develop action plans to employ family flocks so they create & enhance food-growing topsoils, grow vegetables, berries, nuts & fruits, be part of emergency preparedness plans, sequester carbon and decrease carbon foot-prints—all the while saving community taxes. Learn how employing family flocks is truly a community service.
April 11—13 Mother Earth Fair, Asheville, North Carolina. Workshops and times to be determined. Western North Carolina Agricultural Center Asheville, N.C, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, NC 28732
Saturday Fair hours: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM
Sunday Fair hours: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. 1st of 4 MEN fairs that Patricia Foreman and Oprah Hen-Free will be presenting workshops at in 2014.
Get Started With Family Flocks! Many folks feel there is too much effort involved in keeping chickens, and that the learning curve is too steep ... so they never start. This workshop simplifies and demystifies family flocks, showing it's so easy and simple that kids can do it—inexpensively. Learn the newest techniques, equipment for raising baby chicks and keeping adult birds. This workshop covers chick and hen behavior, handling, health care, nutrition, furniture, housing and time-saving management. By the end, you will know the basics of successfully raising your own baby chicks from day one to productive adult chickens. Co-presented with chicken celebrity Oprah Hen-Free.
Which came first: the chicken or the child? Usually, it's the chicken ... with a child trundling afterward, giggling with delight. This hens-on workshop shows kids (and adults) how to responsibly, and safely, handle a chicken. Learn tips, tricks and traps about how to keep interacting with chickens ... a fun experience that can last a lifetime. Kids learn about the value of family flocks in green communities. We will cover how chickens offer more than just eggs; they also have skills, acting as pesticiders, kitchen waste recyclers and compost creators. Understand why chickens are truly pets with benefits. There will be ample time for a question-and-answer session.
This 2-day, Colonial period festival has workshops and demonstrations of the 1800s. Breeds of our Founding Fathers and a peek at colonial chicken life. Chicken mini-workshops. Author Pat Foreman and chicken celebrity Oprah Hen-Free will be available to answer questions and for hens-on experiences. Interpreters in costume performing 200 year old daily tasks, vendors selling period products, live music, food and drink. History comes alive and educational for the entire family! Pharsalia, 2333 Pharsalia Road, Tyro, Virginia 22976. Phone: 434-277-5231
May 31 – June 1, 2014, Mother Earth Fair, Puyallup, Washington. Workshops and times to be determined. 2nd of 4 MEN fairs that Patricia Foreman and Oprah Hen-Free will be facilitating in 2014.
Which came first; the chicken or the child? Usually, it's the chicken—with a child trundling afterwards giggling with delight. This hands-on workshop shows kids (and adults) how to responsibly, and safely, handle a chicken. Learn tips, tricks and traps about how to keep interacting with chickens a fun experience that can last a lifetime. Kids learn about the value of family flocks in green communities. We will cover how chickens offer more than just eggs, they also have skills such as pestaciders, kitchen waste recyclers and compost creators. Chickens are truly pets with benefits.
The Mother Earth Fair in Puyallup, Washington. May 31 — June 1. This is the second of four Mother Earth Fairs across the US in 2014. Author Pat Foreman and chicken celebrity Oprah Hen-Free will be facilitating workshops at all the fairs. The schedules are still being determined, but one, or more of the following workshops will be presented and the times announced.:
Chicken Whispering: Discover the Chicken You Never Knew.
There are ways to handle and communicate with chickens that can result in trust, gentleness and even emotional bonds. But first you must learn how a chicken thinks, and prefers to be treated. It’s sometimes not what you think. Some birds can even be trained to serve as therapy chickens and class room assistants. Get close and personal with your biddy buddy. Learn the basics of chicken whispering in this cutting-edge, hands-on, nose-to-beak workshop. Textbook: City Chicks. Monticello, 931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
Charlottesville, VA 22902
September 12—14, Mother Earth Fair at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania. Workshops and times to be determined. 3rd of 4 MEN fairs that Patricia Foreman and Oprah Hen-Free will be facilitating in 2014.
Which came first; the chicken or the child? Usually, it's the chicken—with a child trundling afterwards giggling with delight. This hands-on workshop shows kids (and adults) how to responsibly, and safely, handle a chicken. Learn tips, tricks and traps about how to keep interacting with chickens a fun experience that can last a lifetime. Kids learn about the value of family flocks in green communities. We will cover how chickens offer more than just eggs, they also have skills such as pestaciders, kitchen waste recyclers and compost creators. Chickens are truly pets with benefits. Mother Earth Fair at Seven Springs Resort, Pennsylvania. Workshops and times to be determined. 3rd of 4 MEN fairs that Patricia Foreman and Oprah Hen-Free will be facilitating in 2014. The schedules are still being determined, but one, or more of the following workshops will be presented and the times announced.:
Gardening with and for Chickens. This cutting-edge, ever-expanding, interactive workshop gives you practical, and effective ways to employ chickens in your garden or homestead. Learn how chickens create and enrich topsoil. Understand that not all chicken feed has to come from bags. Learn how chickens forage—and which food they prefer. Use your yard as a mini-pasture (including rotational grazing systems) to build soil fertility, provide fresh graze. Control insects, including ticks and fleas. Integrate different types of fencing by understanding what works, and what doesn't. Jump start your gardens with chicken-assisted biomass recycling that transforms trash into black gold. Begin birdscaping, which is planting trees, shrubs. Perennials and annuals that your flock will perpetually love. Best of all, we will talk about getting truly wholesome, nutritious, non-GMO homegrown food for both you and your flock. This is truly a “Think Outside the Coop and Inside Local Food Systems“ workshop.
workshops to be determined. 4th of 4 MEN fairs that Patricia Foreman and Oprah Hen-Free will be facilitating in 2014.
November 25 - December 3, 2012, The 2013 International Permaculture Convergence & Congress, Havana, Cuba
June 1-2, 2013 Mother Earth News Fair, Puyallup, Washington, Primary Poultry Health Care and the Poultry's Pharmacy
March 2 & 3, 2013— The First Ever 2-day Intensive Chickens And YOU Traiinng, First Landing State Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
November 9, 2012 American Livestock Breeds Conservancy, 1:-3:30 Garden Chick – Growing Food with and for Family Flocks
This interactive workshop will help you to “think outside the coop and inside the local food system,” leaving you with practical and effective ways to employ chickens in the garden or homestead. Learn how chickens create and enrich topsoil. Understand that not all chicken feed has to come from bags. Learn how chickens forage and which foods they prefer. Understand how to control insects, including ticks and fleas, with chickens. Begin “bird-scaping”- planting trees, shrubs, and perennials that your flock will enjoy. Learn how chickens can be an asset when it comes to growing your own food. Presenter: Patricia Foreman
Cost: $95
Tuesday September 11th, 1pm Gardening with and for chickens.Wednesday, September 12th, 4pm Chicken Whispering: Discover the Chicken You Never Knew.
Sunday, September 15, 2012 Monticello Heritage Harvest Festival, Charlottesville, Virginia, 4:30–5:00 p.m.
Book Signing City Chicks: Keeping Micro-flocks of Chickens as Garden Helpers, Compost Creators, Bio-recyclers, and Local Food Suppliers and Backyard Market Gardening: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Selling What You Grow. On the West Lawn at the Center for Historic Plants Tent.
Chicken Whispering — 7/6/2012 11:31:17 AM. There are ways to handle and communicate with chickens that can result in trust, gentleness and even an emotional bond. But first, you must learn how a chicken thinks and prefers to be treated. It's sometimes not what you think. Some birds can even be trained to serve as therapy chickens and classroom assistants. Patricia Foreman, a poultry keeper of more than 20 years, is the author City Chicks, Chicken Tractor, Day Range Poultry, Backyard Market Gardening and the forthcoming book Way of the Hen: Incubating Eggs and Brooding Chicks Naturally.
Gardening With and for Chickens - 7/6/2012 11:25:36 AM. Gardening With and for Chickens Patricia Foreman - Good Earth Publications Chickens have skill sets that can be employed in backyard gardens. Learn practical and effective, cutting-edge ways to integrate chickens within your garden. Topics include fencing when to let birds in (and keep them out) of specific crops, bird-scaping, and getting homegrown food for both you and your flock.
July 21, 2012 Vinette Day Lilly Wine & Food Festival. 11:15-12 noon, Gardening With and For Chickens with Oprah Hen-Free and Pat Foreman.
March 22, 2012, The Science and Chemistry of Cooking with Eggs presented by Pat Foreman and Lisa Dearden. 6-8 pm, William Byrd Community Center, Richmond, Virginia.
February 9, 2012, Organic View Radio with Host Jill Cloutier with Guest Pat Foreman, author of City Chicks. “How Heritage Chickens Can Help Save the World”.
January 19, 2012 Chickens and You Seminar with the Shenandoah Valley Poultry and Garden Club. 6 to 8pm, Old Court House, 2, South Main Street, Lexington, VA
January 28, 2012 Raising Baby Chicks from Scratch and Laying Hens 101. Chickens And You Training Series, 9am to 4pm, Old Court House Community Room, 2, South Main Street, Lexington, VA.
Ventura, California, November 14th, 7-9pm, evening book talk, Zanzilla, 2750 E. Main Street, Ventura CA 93003 Sponsored by VCCOOL www.vccool.org.
Faulkner Gallery, The Chicken Have More Plan, 21 E Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. CA 93101, November 15th, Tuesday, 7-9pm, $10/students $5
Sponsored by: Permaculture Credit Union, Santa Barbara Permaculture Network, SB Chapter Weston Price Foundation, SB Chapter Slow Money, SBCC Students for Sustainability Coalition, SBCC Center for Sustainability.
Farmer and the Cook, City Chicks book presentation, discussion and signing. 339 West El Roblar Drive, Ojai, CA 93023-2212, Meiners Oaks, Wednesday, November 16th, 6:30p. www.sbpermaculture.org
Friends of the Farm, November 19th, Saturday, 1pm- 3pm. City Chicks book presentation, discussion and signing. $20 general $15. 2550 Sunset Avenue, San Diego 92154. Farm tour 3:30pm & 4:30pm Farm-made, organic sourdough wood-fired pizza and potluck, Contact: Mel Lions<[email protected]>
LA Eco Village, Chicken Have More Plan and Growing Food with Chickens. Book signing following. Tuesday, November 22nd, Los Angeles, 7:30-9:30pm, 117 Bimini Place LA CA 90004 Fee: $5 to $15 sliding scale.
Cabrillo Recreation Center, City Chicks book talk benefit for the Santa Barbara Food Bank Educational Program Saturday, November 26th, 3-5pm.
Mountain Feed Bin, Slide show: Chicken Have More Plan and Growing Food with Chickens. Book signing following. November 28th, 3-5p, Mountain Feed Bin, 9550 Hwy 9 CA 95005, Ben Lamond (near Santa Cruz).
Green Grange Hall, Slide show: Pat Foreman and Oprah Hen-Free Present: Chicken Have More Plan and Growing Food with Chickens. City Chicks Book signing following. November 28th, 7pm -9pm. 1900 17th Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1806, Sponsored by: The Officers of the Green Grange Hall (Live Oak Grange) http://greengrange.org/ , SLOW Food Santa Cruz
French Cullinary Instutute Hosts Pat Foreman and Oprah Hen-Free Seminar: Nutritional Value and Cooking Heritage Chickens, and Growing Food with Chickens. Tuesday, November 29th, 5:30-9pm, French Cullinary Instutute, 700 West Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. CEO? Johann JÜrgen
Petaluma Seed Bank, book talk and signing Wednesday, November 30th, 7-10pm, 199 Petaluma Blvd. North Petaluma, CA 94952
Ecology Center hosts: Chicken Have More Plan and City Chicks book signing by Pat Foreman and Oprah Hen-Free. December 1st, 2011, 7-9pm,
GRUB Cooperative Hosts Pat Foreman and Oprah Hen-Free presenting Growing food with and For Chickens. Friday, December 2nd, 6—8pm, 1525 Daylon Road, Chico, CA 95928, Contact: Stephanie Elliott [email protected] 530-354-1646.Sponsored by GRUB CSA http://grubchico.org.
Slide Ranch hosts Pat Foreman and Oprah Hen-Free presenting The Chicken Have More Plan and Growing Food with Chickens. Book signing following. December 3rd, Saturday, 2:30-4:30pm, Slide Ranch, 2025 Shoreline Hwy CA, Muir Beach, 94965. Sponsored by: Slide Ranch http://www.slideranch.org/
Albany Public Library Hosts Chicken Whispering: Discover the Chicken You Nevcer Knew by Pat Foreman and Oprah Hen-Free. Sunday, December 4th ,2-4pm. Albany Library, Edith Stone Room, 1247 Marin Avenue, Albany CA 94706,
December 6th, San Luis Obispo, Tuesday, 6p, Ludwig Center, book talk and signing 864 Santa Rosa Street SLO CA 93401. Sponsored by: SLO Permaculture
Blue Bird Canyon Farm hosts Growing Food With and For Chickens. December 9, 2012, 2-5pm, 1085 Bluebird Canyon Drive, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Fairview Gardens hosts: The Chicken Have More Plan by Patricia Foreman and Oprah Hen-Free, December 10, 2012, 10am-1pm. Goleta, CA, Saturday, $40 /early Bird discount $30 paid by Nov 30.
Transition Culver City sponsors City Chicks book presentation, discussion and signing by Pat Foreman and Oprah Hen-Free. Saturday, December 10, 7-9pm. Hosted by the Holy Nativity Church, 6700 W. 83rd, Westchester, CA. Sponsored by : Transition Culver City, CA http://transitionculvercity.org/
Manzo Elementary School hosts: Basic chicken Care Mini Workshop for Kids and Adults December 12, 2012. Two workshops from 9-10am and 10am-11am. 855 N. Melrose. Tucson, Arizona 85745.
Manzo Elementary School Hosts Pat Foreman and Oprah Hen-Free presenting the Chicken Have More Plan. Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 5:30pm- 7pm 855 N. Melrose. Tucson, Arizona 85745
Radio interview with Bob Ross Producer/Host ~ Gardens, Food & Santa Fe ~ KSFR FM 101.1. Live from the Santa Fe Farmers Market at the KSFR broadcast table in the Santa Fe Farmers Market Hall, Dec 17, 2011, 9:45 am
Native Seed Retail Store hosts Pat Foreman presenting: The Chicken Have More Plan and Growing Food With and For Chickens. Monday, December 19 2011, 5:30-7:30pm, 3061 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson AZ 85716. Contact: Belle Star [email protected] . Sponsored by: Native Seed, www.nativeseed.org
Silco Theater hosts Pat Foreman presenting: The Chicken Have More Plan and Growing Food With and For Chickens. Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 7pm. 311 N Bullard St Silver City NM 88062
Black Range Lodge hosts Solstice Dinner & evening presentation by Pat Foreman on The Chicken Have More Plan and Growing Food With and For Chickens December 21, 2011, 5pm. 119 Kingston Main Street, Kingston, NM 88042
Wednesday Oct 3rd, 2011, 6-7pm at Morrison-Reeves Library. Richmond, Indiana. City Chicks Evening Talk with Patricia Foreman.
Thursday, October 4th, Hands-on Whispering Workshop with Pat Foreman and Oprah Hen-Free. 6-9pm at the Innovation Center, Richmond, Indiana. Hosted by the Cope Environmental Center.
Sustainable Urban Agriculture Lecture Series. Pat Foreman, author of City Chicks and Chicken Tractor presents Chickens And YOU and The Chicken Have More Plan. Come hear about how you can •Enhance Backyard Agriculture, • Divert Food and Yard “Waste” Our of Landfills, • Lower Carbon Footprints, • Improve National Defense and Emergency Preparedness. October 20, 2011, 7-9pm Arlington Community Center, 3308 S. Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22206. Sponsored by Virginia Tech, Virginia Cooperative Extension and Virginia State. Book signing with Pat and Chicken Celebrity, Oprah Hen-Free to follow presentation.
June 23, 2011, Chickens as Master Gardeners by Pat Foreman and Oprah Hen-Free. 7 to 9pm at the Rockbridge Regional Library, Lexington, Virginia. Sponsored by Extension Service.
• February 19, 2011. Missouri Botanical Garden presents Garden Blitz. Patricia Foreman and Oprah Hen-Free present Gardening With and For Chickens. St. Louis, MO.
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It’s been quite some time since I last featured some of New York City’s wonderful subway art, so I thought I thought I would show you the mosaics at the Christopher Street station today. These twelve mosaics, collectively known as “The Greenwich Village Murals,” show some of the interesting and diverse history of the Greenwich Village neighborhood surrounding this station. They were created by ceramic artist Lee Grozwol, in collaboration with fifth and six grade students from a local school (Public School 41).
The murals are divided into four sets of three murals each, with the following subtitles: Bohemians, Founders, Providers, and Rebels. There is a key for each set of murals on the wall nearby, helping visitors to identify each person featured in the murals.
Want to see these wonderful mosaic murals in person? Take the 1 train to the Christopher Street station. There are different panels on each platform, so you will have to switch sides to see them all.
What a diverse lot each group is! Startled to see Henry James there, but I didn’t know where Washington Square is! You are filling many abysses of ignorance for me. The images are in an interesting style – do they owe something to Native American art? Or am I just being ignorant again???
They really are an interesting style, but I didn’t find anything about the artist’s inspiration except for an interest in showing diverse people. There was a group of about 9 or 10 children who worked on the project with the artist – it’s possible that the style was influenced by them as well.
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Thanks! I haven’t been away, but work has kept me very busy. I’m an assistant dean at a law school, and I taught a class that started the last week of July and went through August. That, in combination with the start of the Fall semester, meant I had little extra time for a couple of months. I’ve still been exploring though, so there are a lot of posts coming soon!
They are all unique and interesting pieces of art. I love that they were done in collaboration with fifth and six grade students.
Me too. These student artists are now adults. I wonder how contributing to this project affected them. I wonder what they think of it now, looking back at the experience.
Love he categories–wonder if the kids helped in the selection. It is great how the artist was guided so much by the student artists. Is that Elvis in the American flag coat?
I think that one’s supposed to be Thomas Paine, although it certainly doesn’t look like 18th-century clothing he’s wearing.
Looking at all of the murals, I think they took quite a bit of creative license so that they could incorporate the symbolism they wanted and break down time barriers between the people they chose to feature. (But that’s just my guess.)
How wonderful, especially that children were involved and presumably some of the people featured were still alive when this was created?
I thunk a few people would have been still alive, but many came from much earlier in the city’s history.
This is great! Love the history and art lesson right at our fingertips. This would make a great outing for homeschoolers (or for any young students).
NYC is a treasure trove of resources for home schooling! There’s so much in plain sight, and I’m always amazed at how fee people pay attention.
Possible copper alloy coin weight. The obverse is decorated with a short cross, in each angle is an inwardly pointing double triangle with an annular at the tip of each. The reverse is undecorated.
An incomplete and worn copper-alloy Roman nummus from the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 306-361. Unclear ruler or reverse type. The coin has been folded then snapped in half. This is evidence by edge which is ragged rather than a straight, clean cut.
A copper alloy radiate, unreadable emperor dated to AD 275-296 (period 14) Obverse: radiate bust facing right [...] Reverse: Male figure standing holding a cornucopiae [...] This coin appers to have been clipped
A worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constans (AD 333-350), dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories standing facing each other holding wreaths, leaf between. Mint of Trier. As RIC VIII, p. 151, no. 185. This may be a contemporary copy due to the quality of the reverse design. The flan is also small with much of the legend missing.
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy Nuremburg jetton of uncertain issuer. Crown/orb type dating to c. AD 1550-1620. Inscriptions illegible. Jetton is incredibly worn across both faces and has been broken or cut away between 9 o'clock and 1 o'clock on the reverse. Overall dimensions: 20.1mm in length, 16.11mm in width, 1.23mm in thickness and 0.65g in weight.
A worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constans, dating to the period AD 346-348. Reece Period 18. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding spears and shields with one standard between them that has an M on the banner. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII Trier no.111
A Post Medieval copper alloy Nuremburg jetton, anonymous issue. Lion of Saint Mark type with fictitious legend (Mitchner 1113) dating to c. AD 1500-1570. Minted at nuremburg. Mitchner (1988: 362). Jetton is very worn. Overall dimensions: 27.64mm in diameter, 2.26mm in thickness and 8.95g in weight.
A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II as caesar, dating to the period AD 330-335. Reece Period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding spears and shields with two standards between them with thin pointed banners. Mint or Trier. RIC VII Trier 539.
Over the years, I’ve spent time in Saudi Arabia, the Bekaa Valley, Afghanistan, Jordan, and Kenya, among other vacation hotspots.
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After a generation of misrule under Mr. Hussein, who built a huge military infrastructure while neglecting civilian investment, and a dozen years of United Nations sanctions, Iraq’s unemployment rate tops 50 percent.
Also, most people read fiction as an escape – and I wonder whether my books aren’t a bit too grounded in reality to reach the widest possible audience.
Although not well known outside Wall Street, Freddie Mac and its corporate cousin, Fannie Mae, are two of the world’s largest financial institutions and play a crucial role in the housing market.
As a reporter, I embedded for modest stints with American soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. When I’m asked about those experiences, I always say – and mean – that we civilians don’t deserve the soldiers we have.
At any moment, one company stands in the spotlight of the middle ring in the stock market’s never-ending circus. It may not be the biggest corporation in the world, or the most profitable, but somehow it both mirrors and leads the market’s broader action.
Automated call centers are only the most obvious way speech recognition will be used. The software is now becoming sophisticated enough to identify speakers through ‘voiceprints,’ akin to fingerprints, eventually reducing the need for personal identification numbers.
Because Genentech is a leading developer of cancer therapies, some doctors also fear that the company’s pricing plans for Avastin – around $8,800 a month – may encourage other companies to charge more for their own oncology drugs.
Big companies, which spend tens of billions of dollars annually on ‘call centers’ to take orders and provide customer support, increasingly rely on speech recognition not just to handle requests for information but to process customer orders.
Big swings in the wholesale price of electricity are not unusual in the summer, when high demand taxes generators’ ability to supply power.
Don’t expect Barton Biggs to be offering his market insights on ‘Bloomberg News’ anytime soon. His plumber, maybe.
Equity is the cushion that protects financial institutions from unexpected changes in the value of their assets. The greater the leverage, the smaller the losses required to wipe out a company’s equity, leaving it without enough money to repay the people who hold its debt.
Evidence of defendants’ lavish lifestyles is often used to provide a motive for fraud. Jurors sometimes wonder why an executive making tens of millions of dollars would cheat to make even more. Evidence of habitual gluttony helps provide the answer.
For a spy novelist like me, the Edward J. Snowden story has everything. A man driven by ego and idealism – can anyone ever distinguish the two? – leaves his job and his beautiful girlfriend behind. He must tell the world the Panopticon has arrived. His masters vow to punish him, and he heads for Moscow in a desperate search for refuge.
For more than two decades, Barry Diller has been among the most respected – and feared – figures in the entertainment industry.
For value investors, General Motors is a tempting target. The company’s share of the North American auto market has steadily declined for two decades, and analysts say the company suffers from weak management and unexciting cars.
I think in some ways what Snowden is, is he’s a mix of a cold war spy novel and post-9/11 spy novel.
I think when you have lawyers arguing over whether you can keep a detainee at 46 degrees… for two hours, that’s not torture. It may be unpleasant, it may be coercive… but let’s say what torture actually is, and that’s not it.
In general, great companies prefer to grow ‘organically,’ as Wall Street likes to say. That is, from the inside out, by finding new markets or by taking market share from their competitors.
In the short run, using militias might be the quickest and easiest way to improve order on Iraq’s streets and uproot the terrorists and guerrillas who routinely attack American troops and civilian targets.
Insider trading is hard to prove. To be convicted, a person must have bought or sold a stock based on material information that is both unknown to the general public and likely to have had an important effect on a company’s stock price.
It has been said that the Fed’s job is to take the punch bowl away just as the party gets going, raising interest rates when the economy is growing too fast and inflation threatens.
It’s no secret that big institutional investors have a lot of advantages on Wall Street. They get the first chance to buy hot initial public offerings. They get to meet in person with companies’ managements.
It’s one of the fundamental principles of the stock market: When interest rates go up, stocks go down. And along with financial companies and cyclicals, technology companies – with their sky-high price-to-earnings multiples – should be among the biggest losers in an environment of rising rates.
John W. Snow was paid more than $50 million in salary, bonus and stock in his nearly 12 years as chairman of the CSX Corporation, the railroad company. During that period, the company’s profits fell, and its stock rose a bit more than half as much as that of the average big company.
Many newly public companies are able to post a year or two of strong sales growth off a small base, but their growth almost always slows over time, thanks to what investment professionals call ‘the law of large numbers.’
Most unfortunately, Enron’s plunge into bankruptcy court also cost many of its rank-and-file employees their savings.
Mr. Snowden did not start out as a spy, and calling him one bends the term past recognition. Spies don’t give their secrets to journalists for free.
On the New York Stock Exchange, all buy and sell orders are routed through a single ‘specialist,’ guaranteeing that most small trades can be matched directly. But most larger trades are delivered to the specialist on the floor of the exchange by human brokers, a system that big investors view as increasingly inefficient.
One of the Internet’s highest-profile companies, Priceline once dreamed of transforming the way consumer goods are bought and sold by offering customers the chance to ‘name your own price’ for a variety of products, including airline tickets.
Robert M. Morgenthau, the Manhattan district attorney, has seen a few financial schemes in his time. As the lead local prosecutor in the world’s financial capital, he has battled frauds like the Bank of Credit and Commerce International, which stole billions of dollars from investors worldwide.
Shareholder meetings are not usually the occasion for utter candor – or for that matter, arch sarcasm – by chief executives.
Sochi started with the same problem as every Winter Olympics. Forget the crass commercialism, the fake amateurism, NBC’s refusal to televise important events live to all its viewers. As an event, the Winter Games fail on the most basic level. They’re lousy to watch.
The Fed’s ability to raise and lower short-term interest rates is its primary control over the economy.
The fact that we haven’t faced another major terrorist attack on American soil since Sept. 11 is a very significant achievement, and one that’s easy to forget – it’s the dog that doesn’t bark.
The market always, in theory at least, looks ahead. And it’s always trying to take in every bit of information that it can as quickly as it can. You don’t really care so much if the company made a dollar last year; you want to know what it’s going to make this year.
The most distinguishing element of my novels is that I try as hard as I can – within the context of a popular commercial thriller – to make them feel authentic. Drawing on real locations and real events is part of that authenticity.
Wal-Mart does not do big mergers, though it will buy much smaller competitors in so-called ‘tuck-in acquisitions.’
How do you compare two essentially equal products? That’s the challenge for anyone who is looking for a standard medical alert service that’s monitored and uses the old and reliable base station speakerphone technology.
As an example, I’ll compare Bay Alarm Medical to LifeStation, but I could be comparing any of a number of different companies. I just happen to like these two and I’ve heard from customers that they’ve had good experiences with them.
The differences are small. And in this industry the companies exaggerate small differences because it’s the only way to differentiate themselves from other companies.
Territory: Both services work anywhere in the US where you can get power and a phone connection (landline or VOIP), but LifeStation also works in Canada and Puerto Rico.
Customer Service Hours: Emergency monitoring is always 24/7 for both companies. For customer service and sales, Bay Alarm is open business hours only. LifeStation is open 24/7. (This makes LifeStation more convenient, but it’s not a dealbreaker. And you’re paying for it with higher monthly fees.)
Call Center Ownership: LifeStation owns and runs their own monitoring center. Bay Alarm uses contract monitoring centers.
Number of Call Centers: Bay Alarm uses two call centers in different parts of the country so if something goes wrong with one, the other one is still working. LifeStation just has one call center.
Number of Agents on Each Call: LifeStation puts two agents on each call so one can talk to the senior while the other activates emergency services. Bay Alarm Medical uses just one, but the caller is never put on hold (you can hear the agent talking to EMS).
No Monthly Fee Changes: Both companies keep your monthly fee the same for as long as you have the service, except if you’re paying month-to-month at Bay Alarm.
Refunds on Pre-Payments: For both companies, you can save money by paying for 3 or 12 months in advance. If you cancel, Bay Alarm doesn’t refund the rest of the money. LifeStation refunds you the remaining months. This reduces your risk, but as with the customer service hours, you end up paying more for this.
Over 3 years, which can be a typical length of time for people to have a medical alert, this is a difference of $252!
Accessories are also cheaper at Bay Alarm. They sell accessories outright, where LifeStation charges a monthly fee. This ends up being significant.
Take the extra pendant as an example. Buy one of these and your spouse can be covered just the same way you are. At Bay Alarm your total cost of ownership of the pendant is the flat fee of $34.95. At LifeStation you’ll end up paying $3.99 per month, or $143.64. That’s a big difference ($108.69) and it’s pure profit to LifeStation. Similarly, a lockbox that you can buy for $28 at the local hardware store will cost you $107.64 if you lease it from LifeStation for 3 years.
I made a table to compare the total cost of ownership over 3 years, assuming you buy the annual plan from each company, and add a lockbox, 1 extra stationary button for the bathroom, and an extra pendant for your spouse.
What you get for that extra $524 is the ability to use the service in Canada or Puerto Rico, longer customer service hours, and the refund of any unused months on your plan when you cancel.
Of course, if we really want to take the cancellation policy into account, let’s assume that at some point you’ll stop the service (due to death, relocation to a nursing home, etc) and we’ll arbitrarily say it’s the middle of the third year. That keeps your total payment to Bay Alarm the same (though you don’t get $113.10 worth of service you “paid for”), but you’d get a refund from LifeStation of $218, so the total difference in price is now $305.55. Still a big chunk of money!
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Most cyclists love to be outdoors, even in winter. After all, fresh air, sunshine and scenery are big attractions of the sport. If we wanted to exercise inside, we'd all become gym rats.
Indoor cycling is usually considered a last resort when weather makes it unpleasant to ride outside but many coaches recommend trainer workouts even if the sun is shining. "I'm a big fan of indoor trainer," says Chris Carmichael (a top American coach). "Indoor training is a necessity in winter, but I prescribe it to my riders all year round."
The benefits can be great, but there's a big problem: boredom. Watching sweat drip off your nose while hammering in your basement isn't quite as much fun as a spirited training ride in midsummer. But if you know a few tricks, indoor training is not only bearable but almost enjoyable. Because the trainer makes workouts predictable and repeatable, it's a great workout tool as well.
Save time. Dressing and undressing for outside rides takes precious minutes. Then you may have to spend more time washing and lubing your bike.
Seize control. Riding a trainer allows you to precisely monitor each workout. That's why coaches love it. It's controllable and predictable so you can duplicate workouts and find out exactly how much you're improving. You determine the time and intensity of every session. Outside, all sorts of things can interfere. Plus, it's difficult and even dangerous to ride vigorously in frigid air. Winter clothes are restrictive. It's hard to warm up well in order to reduce the risk of injury. Once you do work up a sweat, a cold chill can set in to make the rest of the ride uncomfortable.
Remember how to pedal. Spinning on a trainer after a crosstraining workout of weights, running, skiing or any other activity helps you retain your pedal stroke. It loosens leg muscles, too, reducing the soreness that can result from launching into unaccustomed, weight-bearing exercise.
Does it sound like I'm trying to talk you into something? Despite all the advantages I know that indoor training can be terminally boring. Time passes at a snail's pace because your mind isn't occupied with everything necessary to keep a 2-wheeled vehicle upright and on course. Indoor riding creates sensory deprivation equal to any devised in a psychology experiment. However, with the right approach, time on the trainer can be coaxed to flow along at normal speed. Here are some effective ways:
Limit your riding time. An indoor trainer isn't for off-season endurance workouts. I'll bet most riders try at least once to ride their nowhere bike for 3 hours while watching football or reading War and Peace. They find out that once is more than enough. It's not very effective training, either. Crosstraining is a much better way to get off-season aerobic conditioning. So on the trainer, limit each workout to 60 minutes. Get on, warm up, do your workout, cool down and call it good. A trainer works great for short, intense, structured workouts. It becomes a torture machine for long steady-state rides.
Vary every workout. Never do the same thing on a trainer for more than a few minutes at a time. Shift gears, stand up, pedal with one leg, go hard, go easy — anything to give your body and mind a break.
Keep your mind occupied. On a trainer, your brain wants to dwell on time and discomfort. Stimulate it with music, movies, TV sports or even, if you're really desperate, soap operas or quiz shows. I like watching bike races. I tape the Giro, Tour and spring classics to use during the winter.
Stay cool. Without a cooling wind, you'll heat up quickly while riding in your own stale indoor air. So, put a large fan a few feet in front of your face (photo) to create an artificial headwind. The stream of air will help evaporate the quarts of sweat you produce, keeping your core temperature down for a better, more comfortable workout. This is important, as indicated by the result of a recent lab study: Endurance time on a cycle ergometer at an intensity that could be maintained for 92 minutes when the temperature was 52 degrees decreased to 83 minutes at 70 degrees and to only 51 minutes at 86 degrees. The cooler you can make the indoor cycling environment, the more work you can do — and the greater fitness you can gain.
EXAMPLE! Steve Johnson, the head of USA Cycling, used to do his winter training in a janitor's closet at the University of Utah, where he headed the Human Performance Lab. Without air flow, his body heat would have quickly turned the closet into an oven. But with 2 big box fans blowing directly in his face, he kept his cool — and was able to build on his winter fitness to win the masters world road championship.
Drink up. Down at least one big bottle per hour while on the trainer, just like outside during a hot summer ride. Sports drinks work better than water because they replace carbohydrate, extending your energy.
Train with others. Sign up for a cycling class at your local health club. Generically called "spinning" classes, these group hammer-fests are a great way to add variety and interest to your indoor riding and meet other fitness enthusiasts as well. Another approach is to start a "trainer night" at your home. San Diego cycling coach Arnie Baker, M.D., invites up to 70 members of the CycleVets club to his house one evening per week. They set up trainers on the patio and go through a specific workout. Then they order pizza and socialize.
Study your form. A great way to improve your relaxation and form while training indoors is placing a large mirror where you can watch yourself while you're riding and ensure that you're maintaining a comfortable and efficient position.
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Yeah, with a vacuum nozzle running close by to prevent the aluminum debris from falling inside. Tricky part if this ever became a real consideration would be figuring out just where to make that hole, and if the battery would be near enough to provide reasonable access. Plus being 100% confident that cutting such a hole wouldn't cut or disturb something inside. Need X-Ray vision.
A shame they changed the design from the original slab iMacs... the back was plastic. You could drill a hole without worries into that. On the other hand I think those boards were facing forward.
Yes they faced forward. On my early model, I remember seeing the battery after removing the LCD when I replaced the HDD a few months ago.
According to the iFixit instructions, I have only a very rough idea where one might make some kind of access hole. Looks like it's maybe a few inches above the center bottom of the case, above the RAM door. If so, the stand would be in the way and would probably need to be removed. Or maybe nearer the right side, since the optical drive needs to be removed for access to the logic board. Would anyone else care to take look and try to determine where on the back case it would be? Also is there anything covering the logic board where the battery sits? If there is, that would be a deal breaker. Does it look like such a hole would provide adequate access--maybe using a pair of forceps insulated at the ends to grab it once its pried out with a spudger?
And while I'm at it, does it look like the board would be forbiddingly close to the back to make this kind of cut, even with a good carbide fine teeth hole saw? Unless it can be determined (very unlikely) that there's enough room, another problem would be needing to do this without a pilot bit, as that would likely enter too far into the interior.
Or, since there's no way to know any of this with any certainty, please just tell me that this project is too crazy.
Also is there anything covering the logic board where the battery sits? If there is, that would be a deal breaker.
I'd say that is the obstacle. I don't think there is a clear line of sight between the logic board and the back of the case. Looking at the logic board in situ Step 32 and then pulled away Step 33*, reference the green circuit board in the two photos and there shows a whole lot of other stuff (a fan?) underneath the green circuit board which would appear to block any clear path from the back of the case to the battery.
I think there's a large insulating pad/layer, to prevent shorting across bare metal. I know its there on the power supply bits but I don't recall if its there on the motherboard on your model. iFixit shows full disassemblies of some models, usually done right after they come out, and those would be useful for determining what's at the back of the case.
Thanks Roam, MB. Whether or not there's some kind of insulating pad covering the rear of the logic board (iFixit doesn't mention anything about this and I think they would, since such a pad, if it existed, would need to be removed for access to the battery), and even if there's nothing in the way back there, the one major unknown remains how to determine the position of a hole exactly above the battery, which is impossible while flying bind.
I made a few calls to various repair outfits, including one to an Apple Authorized, who said they wouldn't work on this machine, since if they break something they can't get parts from Apple any longer. Another one, not an AASP, said that they have never heard of a PRAM battery going bad on one of these machines. I did point out that that might be because usually something else, like a GPU, dies from overheating before that can happen, and they agreed--most people have no idea how hot these can get get before the SMC decides to ramp up the fans, and don't use any kind of fan control program.
Er, no, the pad I'm talking about would be affixed to the rear of the iMac, it wouldn't be a cover on the motherboard. If you can see in the iFixit instructions there's a similar pad behind the power supply when they remove it. Sometimes Apple just uses a thin plastic sheet with adhesive on one side cut to shape. Its just to stop shorting. If you look at a 2009-2012 MacBook Pro there's a similar layer over where the motherboard is located affixed to the bottom plate.
Guess that cutting through a pad affixed to the back would make a messy job even messier. Could have used a pair of X-Ray glasses in junior high school.
Glad to see this thread now focused on resetting SMC and PRAM for a while since that’s where I am right now.
The iMac has been running fine with El Cap - though loading/opening Google seems a bit slow, the search box is slow to show up - I could begin typing into the box much faster when Google opened in Snow.
Mr H’s MBP seems slower to him and is definitely slow to start up (it’s been a month since we installed El Cap).
The biggest issue for him is twice after the MBP was asleep for about 2.5 hours, he couldn’t get the MBP to wake up - this never happened before. And the fan was whirring whilst it was sleeping!
Nothing worked to wake it up, so finally we turned it off by holding the power button for 8+ seconds. Last week this happened for the first time and we got it back up and running and figured it was just a gremlin - maybe not.
Try each of these steps in this order before you reset the SMC. Test the issue after each troubleshooting step to see if the issue still occurs.
1.If your Mac isn't responding, force the Mac to shut down by pressing and holding the power button for 10 seconds. You'll lose any unsaved work in any open applications.
1. Unplug the power adapter from your Mac and the electrical outlet for several seconds, then plug it back in.
This worked fine and he’s up and running the MBP and we will see if it occurs again. The fan seems to be working (which is to say it's quiet) as well.
On another site between step 3 & 4 is the step - "put the battery back in and reconnect the MagSafe plug."
I tried to digest the discussion above (for the iMac mostly, but the MBP too) on whether or not to hold the power button.
The guy who visited you probably did this, but a PRAM zap and SMC reset are usually a good idea after upgrading the OS.
He didn't stick around until the update finished - it was taking a long time for the 3 and I said I could finish it on my own.
... command option p and r until it bongs for PRAM zap, on an iMac just shut down and unplug it for at least 15-20 seconds then plug it back in. Portables have a key combination to hit... shift control option power all at once. The portable has to be powered off first.
I don't quite follow your instructions here - seems abbreviated from what I've read below - but I can figure out where you are coming from more or less.
I do this each time we have a thunderstorm - but leave iMac unplugged (or rather leave the UPS to which it is connected unplugged) for much longer than 15 seconds. I assume that's not equivalent to an SMC reset each time???
I recall some people getting bitten decades ago if they held down the CUDA button too long, though it never seemed to mind how long I held it down. And I finally learned what CUDA stood for (Capacitive Unit Discharge ASIC). Only took 23 years.
Which is probably a good thing since I read somewhere that one shouldn't do too many of these (or was that PRAM reset?)
I figured that I should go with the steps offered by Apple before doing it - and only do it if these steps don't solve the problem.
If you unplug it for 15 seconds or if you unplug it for 15 hours, the end result is the same. Once you go past the necessary time, more time doesn't make it any less or more effective. The only threshold is the minimum, although if you keep the iMac unplugged for months on end there's a battery on the motherboard that can expire and it's a pain to reach. Intel Mac Laptops only use the main battery.
I don't see any particular need to go through a lengthy diagnostic before performing an SMC reset, it either solves the problem or the situation continues as before, there is no third option. I would also do a PRAM (now called NVRAM, although it's still command option P and R for PRam) reset too, that often will cure woes. Typically I do the SMC reset and upon powering on I hold down command-opt-p-r until it chimes a couple times.
I can't believe your tech left you before the upgrade finished. What if it hadn't completed successfully? There are so many things that can go wrong at that point. Thankfully what you're seeing seems to be run-of-the-mill issues from a big OS jump, which an SMC & PRAM reset typically cures. Your systems would have stopped booting if the upgrade had gone wrong. Gah!
Another thing it could be is HD fragmentation, which tends to afflict upgrades. There is a pretty easy way to get around that if you're making bootable backups... just boot off the backup, erase the internal HD, then clone it back. The new copy should be substantially less fragmented than the original, provided its not doing a block transfer (which, as the name suggests, transfers blocks of data from one disk to another, fragmentation and all). Of course non-block backups take longer. If the bootable backup boots you can make the change at that point to disable block copy mode when copying the data back to the internal.
And as far as I know CCC, by default, will not do a block copy. Plus I think the only way to do a block copy with CCC is to be booted to a third disk--not the desired source or destination.
I can't believe your tech left you before the upgrade finished. What if it hadn't completed successfully? There are so many things that can go wrong at that point. Thankfully what you're seeing seems to be run-of-the-mill issues from a big OS jump, which an SMC & PRAM reset typically cures. Your systems would have stopped booting if the upgrade had gone wrong. Gah!...
He stayed until the upgrade to El Cap finished installing successfully, but then left me to do all the updates of software update in the App store, which I said I could finish up on my own. The problem we are seeing with Mr H's machine staying asleep with fan whirring didn't show up until almost 3 weeks after the upgrade to El Cap.
If you unplug it for 15 seconds or if you unplug it for 15 hours, the end result is the same. Once you go past the necessary time, more time doesn't make it any less or more effective. The only threshold is the minimum, although if you keep the iMac unplugged for months on end there's a battery on the motherboard that can expire and it's a pain to reach....
Mr H's MBP - so far so good. We'll see later today when it goes into long sleep for the afternoon - but the previous 2 events happened almost a week apart.
We leave all machines unplugged when we are away - usually no longer than 6 weeks. Haven't had trouble, yet. There is always my mac house call guy to change the battery, I guess if/when it's needed...
If I keep making backups - and have made several since the upgrade to El Cap - have I continued to copy the fragmentation onto the newer backups?
I have 4 different backups of each machine which I alternate in making backups every several days when we are doing a lot of work. Bootable backups, but I don't use TimeMachine.
FWIW - since I did the battery removal as described above, on the way to SMC but not there yet, his machine has been just fine (except that Google is slower than it was in Snow)
What I was suggesting is SuperDuper the boot drive to an external, boot off the external, then SuperDuper it back, this time using the option to erase the internal before copying. Alternately you can go into Disk Utility, select Macintosh HD, and erase it there, then SuperDuper it back.
Sorry, I thought you had a 2009+ MacBook Pro though, which have internal batteries. They can be removed and/or disconnected but its more complicated.
His MBP is mid? 2007 (I'm pretty sure) but there's no reason for you to apologize, you can't be expected to remember all our stuff!
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You can now customise your own Raspberry Pi hardware thanks to an agreement signed by the company with its long time partner, Element14.
Various options are available for the bespoke service which will be initially targeted at hardware partners with a long term plan to potentially get individual orders shipped.
Element14 acknowledged that you would need to order at least 3000 units to benefit from the service and from its consultancy service.
More than seven million Rasperry Pi units have been sold to date according to Eben Upton, the CEO of Raspberry pi Trading with three million units sold in 2015 alone.
Initially geared towards the education sector, the Pi's popularity for industrial applications has been growing massively with around a third of orders (1m units) placed by businesses.
Customising your Pi is not that straightforward though as it requires some technical knowledge; Upton mentioned that customers will probably have a prototype or a schematic of what they want.
Because of the custom nature of the service, he was not able to provide an example of how much a customised board would cost or how long it would take to be delivered.
Customers won't be able to tinker with the DRAM routing, change the GPU and related software or the power supply setting. "Everything else," as Upton put it, is "up for grabs".
He also suggested that media players would probably be the most likely to benefit from the service as the Broadcom system-on-chip that powers the Pi is particularly adept at handling video content.
Raspberry Pi hardware will however still remain proprietary with part of the revenue generated from sales of the product line used to prop up the (open source) software.
Element14 confirmed that it will aggregate popular customisation requests with the reference designs shared to the community and potentially mass produced if there's enough demand.
MSI has announced the official launch of its X-Slim notebooks, with the 13 inch X350 and 360s, the 14 inch X420 and the 15.6 inch X620 all being shown off in Las Vegas.
All the X-Slim notebooks feature the Intel CULV platform with Intel Core 2 Duo processors, and the flagship X620 has already won a German design award apparently.
The new slimline 15.6 inch MSI X620 has a 16:9 cinematic LED backlit display, built in ATi Mobility Radeon HD Discrete graphics card and a 3D Boost button which MSI claims makes it great for gaming.
Apparently the X620 has an impressive 10 hour battery life, 2-spindle optical drive and a total weight of only 2.4kg.
The X420 offers consumers a 14 inch HD widescreen display in 16:9 format, with HDMI and Bluetooth, weighs in at just 1.5 kg including battery, and is less than one inch thick.
The X420 comes in what MSI describes as a 'gorgeous cappuccino brown colour' and has ATi Mobility Radeon HD 5430 discrete graphics card with 1GB DDR3 VRAM, Intel's Core 2 Duo processor, 3D Boost and a battery life of 'up to 9 hours'.
"The X420's star feature is its full support for two of the latest mobile broadband technologies, 3.5G and WiMAX. These technologies allow for anytime, anywhere enjoyment of wireless connectivity and mobile operating efficiency," adds MSI's release.
"These similary to the X420 and X620 are slim and stunning in design and offer an array of excellent features," says MSI, without giving full details.
Apple and Samsung are back at it in their "it's really not done yet?" patent trial, and while this go-round focuses mostly on monetary damages, Cupertino had its bid to ban certain Sammy devices re-ignited by an appeals court today.
The ruling was a unanimous decree that Judge Lucy Koh made errors in denying Apple's post-verdict request for a permanent injunction on 26 Samsung phones and tablets.
While the appeals court stuck with Koh's denial from a design patent perspective, it decided another look is needed when it comes to a different set of patents.
"[W]ith respect to Apple's utility patents, we conclude that the district court abused its discretion in its analysis and consequently remand for further proceedings," the court's ruling read.
In layman's speak, the court wants Koh to look more closely at evidence that Apple was "irreparably" harmed when Samsung decided to play copy cat.
Apple argued that Samsung copied its "revolutionary" iPhone, a device that took thousands of man hours and billions to develop. While Apple was awarded many millions in damages, it also referred to the case that captivated the tech world last year as a "classic" example of an instance when patent infringement should lead to a product ban.
For its part, Samsung has said that the monetary damages it's been ordered to pay do a dandy job of covering any IP infringements. The South Korean firm has been ordered to pay Apple $550 million (about £341m/AU$585m), but it's currently trying to cut that figure down.
The 26 devices in question are predominantly older products and don't include flagships like the Galaxy S4 or Galaxy Note 3. If you were in the market for a Samsung Droid Charge, for example, now may be the time to buy one in case Koh ends up banning the handset after re-examination.
However, Apple also sought a ban on any product that makes use of the infringing utility patents even if it wasn't listed, meaning newer devices could be subject to an import and sales injunction.
Today's ruling may also give Apple leverage in a separate patent case with Samsung, set to start next year.
We've asked Apple and Samsung for comment on the federal appeals court ruling, and a Samsung spokesperson sent us this statement:
"We are pleased that the Federal Circuit affirmed the denial of a permanent injunction over Apple's design patents and trade dress. While the Federal Circuit also ordered the district court to reconsider a portion of its rationale concerning only Apple's utility patents, the remand concerns a very narrow scope of evidence presented by Apple. Therefore, we are confident that an injunction will be avoided."
You might think winning a government contract for your small IT consultancy is impossible. The truth is, the U.S. government is looking for small businesses to bid for government contracts. Susan Harkins offers six pointers on how your consultancy can be a successful government contractor.
Every year the U.S. federal government contracts with businesses to the tune of billions of dollars. Thanks to Obama's stimulus plan, there are more opportunities than ever. As I mentioned in last week's post "Why specializing may help IT consultants cash in," the stimulus plan earmarks about $20 billion for technology-related jobs.
You might think the stimulus money is out of your reach but the U.S. government is going to award a lot of that money to small companies and consultancies. If your consultancy qualifies as a small business, you've actually got a bit of an edge. Currently, the U.S. government is required to award their contracts of $3,000 to $100,000 to small businesses.
The downside to government contracting is all the red tape. Government contractors must jump through myriad hoops to satisfy wage and safety regulations, and sometimes the effort is too much for small companies with limited resources and staff.
If you decide to open the door to this opportunity, here are six tips on how to make your government consulting experience a success.
The bidding process isn't for the meek, and it might take months or even a couple of years to land your first contract. Being patient will serve you well.
You can't just bid on a contract; you must register with the federal government via its Central Contractor Registration process. Be sure to include all the (optional) codes for the appropriate product categories and to supply past performance references. A comprehensive registration makes it easier for government representatives to find you.
Registering probably isn't enough; you must be proactive by getting to know the people who can help you get a contract. The place to start is FedBizOpps.gov. This site puts vendors and government representatives together.
Your technical expertise, performance, and great bid might not be all you've got going for you. If you work in a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) or you're a service-disabled veteran, your bid might receive special preference. Take advantage of these special considerations if you qualify.
Large businesses must work with a certain number of small business contractors, so sign up to be considered. You can learn who's looking for subcontractors in your area by searching the SUB-Net database. In other words, you sign up twice — once through the CCR process and again with large businesses looking to subcontract some of a large contract.
If you don't win a contract, ask the agency why; they will tell you what you did wrong or if someone just outbid you. In either case, you'll learn something valuable that you can put to use the next time.
The truth is, the process is laborious, tedious, and often seems to be more about disqualifying you than finding the best match. It's the nature of government contracting, but the money's out, there and someone's going to win those contracts. It might just be you.
Self-service business intelligence is about enabling non-expert users to make well-informed decisions by enriching the decision process with situational data, i.e., data that have a narrow focus on a specific business problem and typically, a short lifespan for a small group of users. Often, these data are not owned and controlled by the decision maker; their search, extraction, integration and storage for reuse or sharing should be accomplished by decision makers without any intervention by designers or programmers.
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Forget Midnight Madness, exhibitions and pre-conference games. Forget Temple, Richmond and Dayton. In fact, forget the Atlantic 10 regular season all together. For me, the women’s basketball season starts in March. Think I’m crazy? Let’s take a walk through the earlier months. You’ll see.
Non-conference games matter for one reason – strength of schedule. It matters to those that dole NCAA bids that the Colonials play No. 2 Tennessee, BYU and Florida International. While wins would be nice and would boost GW in the rankings, they are not imperative.
Women’s basketball may be one of the most disparate sports in the NCAA. The top four teams in the rankings are not just good. They go 26-0. They have women that can dunk. Don’t get me wrong, the last 21 in the Top 25 rankings, including the Colonials, are very good, but they are still the best of the rest.
Do you remember what a big deal it was when NUMBER TWO (gasp in excitement here) Tennessee came to the Smith Center last November? You would have thought Pat Summit was the Pope. And go to ESPN.com right now. Look on the left tab. OK now go seven down. Good, now click on women’s college basketball. You would think Duke, Tennessee, LSU and Connecticut are the only women’s basketball teams on the planet. But they make the headlines. Not only does Duke have the No. 1 All-American player, junior Alana Beard, they have also claimed the top prep school prospect, Britteny Hunter. And which teams was she choosing between? Duke and UConn.
I’m not saying GW can’t beat these teams. On any given day, I love Ugo Oha’s chances of stuffing Tennessee’s Kara Lawson. But while it would be a nice plus if an at-large berth is in question at the end of the season, it won’t break the season if the Colonials lose to Tennessee in November after the team has only played one official game together. What matters has already been taken care of. Pat thinks Joe’s Colonials are worthy enough to hang with the big guns.
I hope I’m not walking too fast, because right about now things should be gelling. Shots should be falling. Defense should be tight. Just in time for (anti-climactic drumroll here, please) the Atlantic 10.
Last season the Colonials went 15-1 in conference play, undefeated until the last game of the regular season, a 53-62 loss to host UMass. With all five starters returning, a year of experience for Anna Montana and Liz Dancause, A-10 All-Rookie team member Tylon Harris and Michigan transfer Michaela Leary back in action, its safe to say they will have similar success. Let’s face it, the A-10 is not the Big East or the ACC.
Temple will loom in the back of the mind as always and should win the A-10 East, but the Owls lost seven players to graduation, including their two leading scorers. St. Joe’s and Richmond are the next biggest speed bumps, but neither can boast the Colonials’ depth. And GW should beat up on La Salle, Fordham, Rhode Island, Xavier and the rest.
GW should go undefeated in the conference. They should win first place in A-10 conference. They should have another 20-win season. These should be givens for McKeown;s squad. This is a credit to McKeown, his team and the success they have built over the last 13 years. But now the Colonials need to do something they have not been able to do in the past two years. Get it done in, you guessed it.
Last season the Colonials beat Xavier – usually a thorn in GW’s side – twice in the regular season. They walloped them on the road 81-59, then beat them at home later in the season 61-58. Facing them in the second round (GW got a bye in the first) of the 2002 A-10 Tournament seemed like a blessing in disguise until the Colonials lost 64-67, crushing their hopes of a conference championship and ultimately an NCAA bid.
Two years ago GW, did make the tournament with an at-large berth (they lost in the A-10 tournament championship to Xavier) only to suffer a 76-51 first-round loss to Stanford, a team three seeds below them in the tournament rankings. The Colonials shot only 18 percent from the floor in the last half, very un-clutch.
Anna Montana is now used to American play, is in better shape and has one year of experience to fill the role of Elena Vishniakova, who graduated in 2002. Add the experienced Liz Dancause, an improved Valerie Williams and a game-ready Michaela Leery and we don’t even have to get to a more mature Oha before we realize the team’s depth.
But the proof won’t come in November/December when the Colonials are working out the kinks against top-ranked teams. And it still won’t come in January/February when they are cruising by the Bonnies. We have to wait till March. See you then.
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Although 99% of the people on Singapore streets still look like sticks to me, according to many anxious news reports, Singaporeans are actually getting fatter. And even if you’re all “love your body”, being overweight might put you at a higher risk of heart disease or diabetes. To put things in perspective, it seemed like about 50% of the people at my previous workplace had diabetes.
So you’ve decided to start losing some weight. But take a look around you and you’ll discover it’s close to impossible in Singapore, especially if you’re on a budget. Here’s why.
Everyone in Singapore knows the cheapest places to eat at are hawker centres and food courts. In fact, with even McDonald’s inflating their prices, they are virtually the only places where you can get a meal for $5 or less.
But try as you might to convince yourself that fish soup or yong tau foo are healthy, they aren’t. Well, sure, a bowl of fish soup might be healthier than eating five big Macs and then smoking a whole pack of cigarettes. And a couple of bowls aren’t going to instantly turn you obese.
Over time, however, the high salt content and MSG will cause bloating, ill health and eventually lead to weight gain.
If you don’t believe me, check out this post written by a blogger who ate every meal at hawker centres for a week.
When you eat out you really have no idea what they’re feeding you and how many times the food on your plate accidentally fell to the ground on the journey from kitchen to table.
In addition, if you could witness first-hand how much oil and salt the cook added to your meal, you might actually lose your appetite.
Obviously, cooking at home gives you the greatest control over what you put in your body. But guess what—Singaporeans just don’t have the time to cook. A 2002 study showed that 32% of teenagers did not have home-cooked food since both their parents were working.
With some of the longest working hours in the world, Singaporeans just don’t have the time to constantly run to the grocery store and prepare dinner, let alone make lunch in advance to take to the office.
What’s there to do in Singapore? Nothing except shopping and eating, cry most people. And food and drink are pretty much the only things people do when they socialise. Even if you eat lettuce leaves at home on Saturday, get invited to a buffet by your friends on Sunday and there goes your diet.
To make matters worse, eating is a national sport in Singapore and regular people actually monitor the opening of new restaurants and, most recently, cafes.
If you actually have a social life and leave the house for reasons other than work, chances are you’ll find yourself tucking in to a slice of cake at a hipster café or stuffing your face with dim sum on a steamy afternoon.
When you’re socialising, staying healthy gets even harder as you’re more likely to opt for a big night out at Chomp Chomp or Korean BBQ. Unless your friends are health nuts or vegetarian, most Singaporeans turn up their noses at paying good money when large amounts of meat or alcohol aren’t included.
To make matters worse, in Singapore, the sun never goes down on food, especially unhealthy options. Hungry and bored at 3 in the morning? No problem, just nip downstairs for a quick prata and Milo Dinosaur. Emerging all hot and sweaty from a club at 5am? Time for some bak kut teh.
Not only does this mean you have ample opportunities to stuff your face virtually any time of day, it also makes people less observant of mealtimes. Many of my friends who work till 9 or 10pm every day often have dinner at 11pm or eat at the office and then follow up with supper after work.
While it’s true that late night options tend to be cheaper than eating at restaurants that open specifically for lunch or dinner, let’s just say that you’re not going to be appearing on the cover of Men’s Health anytime soon if you keep up those nightly satay sessions.
Here at MoneySmart, we don’t like to use the word “doomed” unless we have to. So we’re going to say that there is a way out of this sticky situation that doesn’t involve doing Crossfit. And while we don’t claim to be stopping traffic with our abs of steel, here are some tips that will have you looking better than us without having to turn to loan sharks.
Look for specialty salad joints: While it’s true that it’s pretty difficult to get a healthy meal in Singapore for under $5, if you up your budget to $10, it’s doable. Specialty salad joints usually throw together filling salads for a reasonable price, and you get to pick your own ingredients and sauce. Here are some cheap ones:
My Salad Bowl, Golden Shoe Car Park, 50 Market Street, #03-10 – A stall at the Market Street Hawker Centre (Golden Shoe) serving up fresh salads for about $5
Cook healthy meals in bulk at home – If you have no time to cook every night, spend one day over the weekend making healthy meals in bulk and then store them in the fridge or freezer. We like this salad-in-a-jar idea.
Buy healthy read-to-eat items at the supermarket. No, sorry, that doesn’t mean you get to make a beeline for the instant pizza or ice cream. There are ready made salads (substitute the sauce for extra virgin olive oil) and sushi for those who are too lazy or too time-strapped to cook.
Do you have any trouble eating healthily without spending huge amounts of money? Let us know in the comments!
Its a nightmare trying to even get a balanced meal in singapore. Its all carbs, a little protein n almost missing fibre. The only stores in a hawker centre where you can get a proper serving of veg are the cai fan n yong tau fu stores. We need a lot less carbs, more protein and even more fibre in our diet.
It’s no secret that Singapore’s economy is quite labour-intensive. Employees work extremely long hours by global standards, and the tendency is to rely on cheap labour. Still, the wheel must keep turning. Recently, a news report emerged with the exhortation that the Singapore economy needs to become less labour intensive.
Does this mean bosses are just going to fire half their existing employees and pile their work on those lucky enough not to get the sack? We hope not. Here are some ways employees can make themselves more productive.
Most jobs do not require their employees to display the linguistic acumen of Shakespeare. But having a poor command of English often hampers employees in the discharge of their duties, making them slower and poorer at communicating.
Veronica, a 30-year-old editor, has trouble communicating with the design and IT crew at her workplace as they speak mostly Mandarin at work. “I don’t have a problem if they speak amongst themselves in Mandarin. But when I need to liaise with them for a publication, it can be frustrating when they refuse to speak English,” says Veronica, who is able to converse only in very basic Mandarin.
In line with varying degrees of fluency in English and an education system that prioritises exam grades over soft skills, employers have long bemoaned the paucity of good presentation skills in the Singapore workforce. Once again, this isn’t about mimicking the Mr Darcy but rather about gaining confidence speaking in front of a crowd, errors not withstanding.
Rachel, a 24-year-old HR executive, laments that her bosses often privately talk about hiring Western foreigners over locals due to the poor presentation skills of candidates from the latter pool, an accusation she thinks is not unfounded. “The Singaporean candidates tend to give by-the-book answers. When you ask them what their interests outside of work are, everyone says that they enjoy watching movies,” she says.
Many Singaporean workers are good at carrying out instructions, but when it comes to innovating at their jobs, they seem to be lacking. The face-time heavy culture at many companies contributes to a lack of incentive to become more efficient at work.
Says Bertha, a 41-year-old secretary at a law firm, “Many of the young lawyers spend a lot of time walking around the office and chatting with their friends the whole afternoon. They only start to panic around 6pm. I try to leave as early as possible so you hardly see me chitchatting, but most of them stay until late at night.” On the other hand, Bertha herself has hacked her own job by collecting templates during her free time at the office so she can effectively churn out documents on the fly without having to waste precious hours searching for precedents.
After a lot of fanfare heralding the $500 received by each Singaporean in their SkillsFuture account, the furore has died down and the programme has been all but forgotten. This is a pity, as SkillFuture can actually make you more knowledgeable at work, and boost your efficiency, meaning man-hours spend on the job can be cut.
30-year-old Jessica, a marketing manager, used her SkillsFuture credits to take a course in SEO and digital marketing to better understand what the SEO contractors hired by the company were doing. “Before, they used to just go about their jobs unsupervised, just giving us a report at the end of each month. Now that I understand SEO more, I’m better able to tell them to change the way they do things if it’s not efficient.” This has helped Jessica in her work and she now spends fewer hours fretting about the company’s online presence.
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If you want to get a little primal hunting action from your man once in awhile (Uh, not THAT kind of action http://www.loveshack.org/forums/imag...ons/icon11.gif ) make yourself available and open and supportive, there for him but also be just ever so out of his reach. It's a delicate balancing act but I've learned it works.Above everything, consider the differences between men and women and our reception and response to serious relationships and being in love, it might put your mind at ease just to realise how much your man really does love and appreciate it even if he expresses it differently.
Are you being coy about it? Try being direct. Call them up & ask them out on a date. Since you previously rejected the person, they are going to have trouble believing that you want them now & that they aren't 2nd best. If you want a relationship you need to reassure them.
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4. If you really want feedback you could always try asking the coworker who set you up. Good for you for not trying to "calling her out" on Facebook. You would have been the one who would have looked dumb if you had....
Banbridge Tesco store will deliver your grocery order right to your door. Delivery (service) charges have changed and vary by time of day as well as by day of week, however the average Banbridge Tesco store service charge has remained the same. 35 slots have increased, 36 have decreased and 11 have stayed the same. No individual slot has increased by more than 76p, but some slots have reduced by as much as £1.
If anyone asks Dana to sum up what this new record Love Lives On, the seventh since her 2003 debut, is all about, Fuchs will say, 'Hope and redemption.'
If anyone across the universe doesn't know Dana Fuchs by now, 2018 is the best time to jump on board her rock-'n'-soul-'n'-rollin' bandwagon by checking out her upcoming soul-drenched release and catching her captivating, leave-it-all-on-stage world tour to follow.
Hailed as the new Janis Joplin even before she played the legendary rock icon in an off-Broadway musical, Fuchs is a raspy-voiced blues-rock singer/songwriter whose versatile career has embraced music, theater, and film.
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I have this exact problem, however this fix isn’t working for some reason. Is it possible to get a copy of the javascript source, for setting the flash object to visibility: visible !important;
I actually think my problem is different as even if I don’t have any external interface methods I get a problem with losing the flash object.
even when I make the callback function onFlashHide do nothing… the flash object is still lost when someone PMs and I close their PM box.
I notice that the flash object is still present, as if I right mouse click on the area it brings up the flash menu, it just isn’t drawing / rendering for some reason.
I got this fixed.. I wasn’t using the correct Flash Object ID for the CSS Code. Once I used the correct Object ID, everything worked fine. Thank you for the following code :)
I’ve spent a week on this problem. From thinking it was facebook javascript api, to swfobject to just IE8, I’ve read hundreds of pages with proposed solutions and you are the only person with not only the EXACT problem but a solution!!!
I’ve got the same issue, I’ve implemented the whole fb take image thing and it’s working perfectly fine. The issue is thought the callback function is never called. I’ve got an alert there but it’s never called (chrome)
If I remove the function from FB.init my game disappear when I click on notifications but when I put in the function. The function isn’t called and nothing happens.
For those who do not understand what he meant by creating a high priority css rule and need an example, here you go:
Hey you dumbo depicted black stereotypes in 1941 with its uneducated, pimp-hat-clad crows credit walt disney company, via everett collection also under scrutiny is ray the firefly, performed. Disney's classic animated tale of dumbo begins when the stork delivers babies to the circus animals, including mrs jumbo's baby, an elephant with enormous ears the other elephants laugh at him and call him dumbo, but mrs jumbo loves him very much. Dumbo is one of disney's greatest achievements, an economic story told with such accute emotional resonance that anyone can feel dumbo's sorrow and revel in his eventual triumph give it a watchthrough(and i dare you not to get misty during baby mine, the most emotional song in disney's catalog. With racial/cultural criticism in disney's movies of aladdin, and the lion king, the corporation set the goal of producing a movie that would be accepted by all cultures the selected story line was pocahontas , a love story between an english captain and a young native american woman.
The disney movie dumbo was made in 1941 and produced by walt disney himself it was the fourth film in the disney animated features cannon and based on a children's book written by helen aberson it was originally designed as an economical feature to help generate income after the financial failures of both pinocchio and fantasia in 1940. Monicatti(1(ashley(monicatti(professorcheu(wra150(27(november(2010(evolutionofdisney(( disney(has(been(known(to(have(racial(messages(located(within(their(movies. Racial issues of walt disney's dumbo: an analysis of music's influence on racial thinking in disney film the classic animated american film, dumbo, preceded walt disney's first animated feature length films: snow white and the seven dwarves and pinocchio. The crows' role in the film also mirrors the film industry's rampant racism at the time, during which black performers were relegated to stereotypical comic roles, or supporting musical entertainment.
4 pocahontas - racial stereotypes and authenticity issues released in 1995, it was unfortunate that this disney film offers such a dated portrayal of native americans the native americans are so wild in this film that they are shown to be at one with nature, speaking to the trees and the animals. Critics also point out how aladdin, the good guy, is portrayed with pale skin and caucasian features, while jafar, the villain, is drawn to have darker skin, facial hair, and a more ethnic visage. Disney's most recent animated princess movie, the princess and the frog, is achieving a lot of firsts, it is the first traditionally animated film disney has made since 2004's home on the range, it features the companies first african american princess, and features one of the first interracial couples for disney animated films.
Fantasia, 1940 disney created a fantasy world where the black centaurs were basically slaves to the light ones dumbo, 1941 this classic film featured a group of jive-talking crows. The disney movies you grew up with are incredibly racist turns out some of your favorite films — from fantasia to aladdin, dumbo to the little mermaid - are downright offensive by kat george. Modern disney is known for being the frontrunner when it comes to sensitivity regarding gender, sexual orientation, racial and other politically correct issues relevant in today's society that's why it comes as such a shock to learn that house of mouse used to, and to some extent still does, have.
The evidence: these charges stem primarily from the use of racial stereotypes in disney movies from the 40s: dumbo's black crows fantasia's black servant centaurette and song of the south, a. Not only are there a lot of subliminal messages in disney films, there is also a lot of racism in dumbo, the main black crows name is jim crow and all of his followers have speech and mannerisms. The walt disney company has prompted action from activists, artists, and causes around the world due to its status as a powerful and influential company, disney's business practices, executives and content have been heavily disapproved in the media, as well as by activist groups.
The main crow's name is jim crow, hilariously named after the racial segregation laws additionally, the actors are all white men putting on their best black man voice the defense disney. Dumbo kitchen, a grab-and-go restaurant in brooklyn, new york, has fired one of its employees after she revealed that every in here knows that racism is also served with its sandwiches on sunday, jypsy jeyfree was hanging out with a friend at dumbo kitchen after wrapping up a photoshoot with bubi. The consumers must then begin to understand the race relations in the film, and clearly timothy q mouse has implied a certain hierarchy of race in walt disney's dumbo world the elephants seem to be near the top of this hierarchy throughout the film.
'dumbo', 1941 the 1941 classic, dumbo (which i grew up loving), has a particularly racist foundation the film is excessively light in its handling of southern racism. Dumbo has an offensive enough title as is, and is full of controversial material and whether or not it is suitable for children, but one of the most offensive aspects of the film is jim crow and. Coming in at a scant sixty-four minutes, dumbo is a breezy little yarn about overcoming your fears, transforming your weaknesses into strengths and, most importantly, teaching us the difference between actual racism and just being racial. Dumbo is a 1941 american animated film produced by walt disney productions and released by rko radio picturesthe fourth disney animated feature film, it is based upon the storyline written by helen aberson and harold pearl illustrated by helen durney for the prototype of a novelty toy (roll-a-book.
More appropriately, one may discern disney's characteristic depiction of the little person (whether dumbo, pinocchio, snow white or other disney characters) who finds aid and common cause by joining others outside the social mainstream, (dwarves, crickets, mice, crows. Please, do this is a great topic in the broad portrayal of racial issues, a lot of work has been done on attractiveness and the caucasian standards of beauty portrayed in disney films, even those drawn from other cultural backgrounds (i know that marina warner addresses this in from the beast to the blonde, though i can't think of any other critics off the top of my head.
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President Donald Trump ripped the “very tired New Yorker” on Tuesday morning over a story alleging his advisers suggested he deny intelligence briefings to former President Barack Obama.
According to The New Yorker report, published on Monday, some of Trump’s advisers suggested in the spring of 2017 — around the same time Trump accused Obama of wiretapping Trump Tower — that he should bar Obama’s access to intelligence briefings. On the advice of then-national security adviser H.R. McMaster, Trump ultimately decided against barring Obama from receiving intelligence briefings, the magazine reported.
Trump denied that story on Tuesday, writing online that he “never discussed” excluding the former president.
“Fake News, of which there is soooo much (this time the very tired New Yorker) falsely reported that I was going to take the extraordinary step of denying Intelligence Briefings to President Obama. Never discussed or thought of!” Trump wrote on Twitter.
The New Yorker story, which focuses largely on former CIA Director John Brennan, comes at a time where the president has publicly weighed revoking the security clearances of several former officials who have publicly criticized him. The White House announced last week it had revoked Brennan’s security clearance and placed the clearances of several others under review.
Earlier this week, the president encouraged Brennan to file a lawsuit against him, a step the former CIA director said he is considering.
Trump also seemingly took note Tuesday morning of former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper’s remarks last weekend in which he told CNN’s “State of the Union” that “John and his rhetoric have become an issue in and of itself.”
Clapper’s is among the security clearances that the Trump administration announced last week would be placed under review.
“Even James Clapper has admonished John Brennan for having gone totally off the rails. Maybe Clapper is being nice to me so he doesn’t lose his Security Clearance for lying to Congress!” Trump wrote.
The president’s tweet was an apparent reference to Clapper’s 2013 testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee, in which he told lawmakers that the government did “not wittingly” collect data on Americans. Shortly after Clapper’s testimony, former NSA contractor Edward Snowden leaked troves of intelligence showing such data collection did occur.
Members of the emergency services in biohazard suits after Sergei and Yulia Skripal were poisoned in Salisbury | Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images
A U.K. woman died after being exposed to the same kind of military-grade nerve agent used against a former Russian spy and his daughter, the British government said Sunday.
Dawn Sturgess, 44, was found unconscious in a home in Amesbury, England last week along with Charlie Rowley, 45. The incident was initially thought to be drug-related, but results from a scientific laboratory at Porton Down later confirmed the pair had come into contact with the Russian-made chemical Novichok — the same substance behind the poisoning of ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in March.
“I am appalled and shocked by the death of Dawn Sturgess, and my thoughts and condolences go to her family and loved ones,” U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May said in a statement. “Police and security officials are working urgently to establish the facts of this incident, which is now being investigated as a murder.”
The town of Amesbury is located less than 10 miles from Salisbury, where Skripal and his daughter were themselves found unconscious. Police say they are “not in a position to say” whether the nerve agent Sturgess and Rowley were exposed to was from the same batch as the Skripals’ attack.
“The possibility that the two investigations might be linked is clearly a key line of inquiry for police. However, it is important that the investigation is led by the evidence available and the facts alone,” the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
The Skripals’ poisoning set off a diplomatic spat between the U.K. and Russia, which the British government blames for the attack. Russia has repeatedly denied any involvement.
“However, it is important that the investigation is led by the evidence available and the facts alone.”
Novichok was developed in Russia, if the nerve poison used in both recent cases was made there is still uncertain.
It is of utmost importance that they find out where the substance is kept in order to neutralise it and avoid any further contamination. As to Russia, denial remains its sole and unacceptable defence argument.
Not that anyone will now see this – but they found a small bottle of the agent. How much you want to bet this couple poisoned Skirpal and his daughter. Isn’t it very odd, NO – at least what I’ve seen here in the U.S. – information has come out about this couple – where they work, their background – none at all. What is the connection with that lab nearby that works with these agents. This is all very suspicious – but I bet no connections to the Russians either.
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The British government has proposed a new law that would force websites to automatically reveal the identity of commenters when faced with a complaint.
If recent events are any indication, the age of the Internet troll (website commenters who post negative and potentially damaging statements about others) may soon come to an end. According to the BBC, a new proposal by the British government would force websites to reveal the identity of commenters when requested by a complainant.
The new dictate has been added to the country's Defamation Bill, a legal framework outlining the rules governing defamation lawsuits that has been in the works since 2009.
"Website operators are in principle liable as publishers for everything that appears on their sites, even though the content is often determined by users," said U.K. Justice Secretary Ken Clarke. "Our proposed approach will mean that website operators have a defense against libel as long as they identify the authors of allegedly defamatory material when requested to do so by a complainant."
The issue made headlines in the U.K. after the High Court in London forced Facebook to reveal the IP addresses of a group that had been taunting Web user Nicola Brookes after she dared to criticize a singer on local television. Other cases in the country have actually resulted in jail time for the Internet abusers.
And while some U.S. Internet users may view the events across the pond as heavy-handed examples of a surveillance-centric state, a similar bill has been in the works for New York Internet users. The bill would ban all anonymous comments from New York websites, essentially forcing anyone interested in leaving a comment to verify their identity first. The bill would require website owners to, "remove any comments posted on his or her website by an anonymous poster unless such anonymous poster agrees to attach his or her name to the post." While the legality of such a bill—as well as its chances of actually being passed—remain unclear, these events all point to a trend of governments pushing for an end to Internet anonymity.
For years American journalists and whistleblowers alike have relied on anonymous messages in the service of vital information making its way to the public. However, if Internet anonymity is eventually quashed by legal means, it could have broad repercussions on the future of free speech online. Nevertheless, Justice Clarke claims the measures in the U.K. will continue to protect such anonymous speech.
"It will be very important to ensure that these measures do not inadvertently expose genuine whistleblowers, and we are committed to getting the detail right to minimize this risk," Clarke told the BBC.
One of the zero-day flaws patched by Microsoft on Tuesday had been used for some time by a group with suspected Chinese government ties that targets technology companies, CrowdStrike’s chief executive said Tuesday.
CEO Dmitri Alperovitch said his CrowdStrike has been battling with the group, which the company dubbed “Hurricane Panda,” on a daily basis since earlier this year.
“They’ve been very persistent actors,” Alperovitch said in a phone interview Tuesday. “We believe with confidence they’re indeed tied to the Chinese government in their objectives.”
Hurricane Panda has targeted technology infrastructure companies, Alperovitch said. He said he could not identify the companies, which use CrowdStrike’s services.
“We are able to literally record every command they try and understand immediately what they’re doing,” he said.
For example, the analysts will often see hackers mistype commands, such as “hsotname” instead of “hostname” and “romote” for “remote,” as they hastily try to maintain their access.
Hurricane Panda is noteworthy for using tightly written exploit code, “win64.exe,” that allowed the group to move through network systems once a computer had been hacked. That tool would be uploaded using a webshell nicknamed “ChinaChopper” that the attackers had placed on a company’s servers, Alperovitch said.
Win64.exe, which runs on 64-bit Windows systems, takes advantage of a privilege escalation vulnerability, which can allow attackers to gain administrative rights to other programs from the account of a user who doesn’t have those permissions.
Privilege escalation flaws aren’t rare, but it is uncommon to see one used for so long by a group, which indicates that the attackers have “knowledge about non-public exploitable security bugs, which usually means the exploit was either bought from a supplier or developed in-house,” Alperovitch wrote in a post on the company’s blog.
Win64.exe contained an interesting embedded string of characters, “woqunimalegebi,” which translates to a Chinese swear word, Alperovitch said. The word is often misspelled in Chinese to avoid being blocked by the country’s filtering equipment, and that intentional error changes the meaning of the vulgarity to “fertile grass mud horse in the Mahler Gobi Desert,” according to CrowdStrike.
Alperovitch said it’s hard to say why programmers insert such messages, but “perhaps they were trying to send a message to anyone that is reverse engineering the code.”
The document was filed as an exhibit on May 17, 2013 in another class action suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose division over hiring practices. The tech workers who filed that suit alleged that Google, Apple, Intel, Adobe Systems, Intuit, Lucasfilm and Pixar put each other’s employees off-limits to other companies by introducing measures such as “do-not-cold-call” lists.
Google, Apple, Adobe and Intel appealed in September District Judge Lucy Koh’s rejection of a proposed settlement of US$324.5 million with the tech workers, which she found was too low. Intuit, Lucasfilm and Pixar had previously settled for about $20 million.
A key defense the companies may adopt is that the DOJ did not see it fit to prosecute them before 2010. “Oracle was deliberately excluded from all prior litigation filed in this matter because all the parties investigating the issue concluded there was absolutely no evidence that Oracle was involved,” Oracle spokeswoman Deborah Hellinger wrote in an email after the suit against the company was filed.
In the class-action suit filed against IAC/InterActiveCorp, the parent of Ask.com, former employee Robert Arriaga alleges a conspiracy by Ask.com, Google and other companies to fix and suppress the compensation of their employees by way of “Sensitive Company Agreements,” which first came to light on May 17 last year.
As an active geophysicist, Seppo managed the national regional gravity measurements by the Geological Survey of Finland and developed his own software for processing and modelling the results of gravity measurements. He is also an experienced user of Grablox software developed by Markku Pirttijärvi at Oulu University for modelling and inversion of gravity and gravity gradients using a 3D voxel model ( see https://wiki.oulu.fi/display/~mpi/Gravity+inversion+using+block+model+2 ), and ModelVision software, an advanced general purpose model-based interpretation system for gravity and magnetic fields, developed by Tensor Research (see ModelVision from Tensor Research ).
The idea of geophysical potential field modelling is to take the gravity or magnetic survey data and invert it into geological bodies or full 3D distributions of density or magnetic parameters by applying numerical methods.
Currently, Seppo is also involved in research where multi-frequency electromagnetic measurements and models are visualized in 3D.
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At Singapore Brain Centre, we measure the cognitive skills of every student before and after brain training. In other words, we not only get unmatched results from our brain training programs, we are able to measure those results scientifically.
Our results are astounding, but the most compelling evidence of what we do isn’t found on a chart. It is found in the day-to-day experiences of children and adults whose lives are better in some way as a result of the brain training they received at Singapore Brain Centre.
Kids and adults who participate in Singapore Brain Centre brain training, raise their IQs, think faster, learn easier and have better memory skills and concentration.
As a result, they perform better in the classroom, on the athletic field and in their work environments. They report having greater confidence in academics and in life. They’re more likely to go to college and have an edge in their careers.
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"My daughter has shown improvement in her Maths within 1 month of joining the programme in Brain training. I am very happy with the results. I like to thank the teachers for helping my daughter." Before: 14 marks for Maths After 1 month of Brain Training with SBDC: 32 marks for Maths
"Justin has improved greatly in his ability to understand new concepts. Before training, almost everything was frustrating for him to learn. He grasps things much faster now. Justin's reading has also improved. He is able to tackle most words by using the skills he learned. He is now reading above grade level, according to his reading teacher at school."
I must congratulate SBDC for the well-designed module carried out by your capable trainers. When she first started the module, Chrislyn lacked confidence and would be filled with anxieties when facing new experiences. Under the patient guidance of your trainer, she overcame her fear when confronted with unfamiliar situations or tasks. From "I Cannot", she began to tell herself "I will try". The systematic award charts for the different activities also helped Chrislyn keep track of her own progress. Her confidence grew as she saw herself achieving the gold levels with time and practice. As a parent, I am impressed by your trainer’s creativity and adaptability when carrying out the training sessions. She conducted her training using interesting and effective manipulation that captured Chrislyn's attention. She was sensitive to Chrislyn's learning curve and motivation level at every step. Thus, she was able to adjust the level of difficulties and built successes along the way to encourage and help Chrislyn conquer her fear of failure.
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"Ever since Rianne started the training sessions with Brain Kids, I see marked improvement in her reading skills. From barely managing a-few-word sentence half a year ago, she can now read story books of 20-30pages at one go. In addition to her improved reading skills, she is now much more confident and more assertive now. Therefore, the end result is that she is more vocal now and willing to voice out her opinion. I am glad that I made the decision to join Brain Kids."
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In simpler terms, Sensory Integration is the process by which our senses work together to make sense of the world, and how we should behave in it.
As children grow, they learn to take in and process information from their sensory experiences with their environment. How efficiently they process this information affects their ability to perform everyday tasks. Sensory Integration sets a crucial foundation for later, more complex learning and development.
Children with Sensory Integration Difficulties have trouble coordinating and organising their senses. They may face difficulties with everyday tasks, affecting their attention, learning and behaviour. If your child develops consistent signs of the following, we can help!
Based on a comprehensive assessment of your child’s sensory strengths and weaknesses, we will construct a personalised plan for his/her sensory development. Your child will receive one-on-one training with one of our qualified therapists, committing to your child’s growth.
Targeting your child’s holistic development, our program integrates different techniques such as play therapy, Floortime and Interactive Metronome, into your child’s therapy sessions.
While activities like bouncing, spinning and climbing are fun, they are designed to challenge your child’s senses and are key tools in our sensory integration program.
Our specialised gyms – equipped with swings, trampolines and ladders guarantees your child a fully unique sensory experience every time.
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When it comes to interior and exterior cladding, the success of the finished project depends on the quality of the materials, the quality of the workmanship and the cladding system itself.
As one of the leading specialists in architectural roof and wall cladding in Melbourne, we’ve many years of experience in providing cladding solutions for both commercial and residential customers using a variety of efficient cladding systems.
If you’re looking for an attractive and effective roof cladding system for your property, standing seam cladding is a great option.Due to the unique design of this system, any rainwater that falls on the roof is able to easily drain away, meaning that there’s next to no chance of moisture penetrating the panels. This is made possible by the unique way in which the panels are constructed and, as their name suggests, the panels connect by way of raised seams.
There are two preferences available, from single and double lock standing seam. This system is perfect for creating a neat and modern look that is both durable and long-lasting, which is why it’s becoming more and more popular amongst property owners who want an environmentally-friendly but premium quality cladding system.
Interlock cladding, a self-supported system that is used as a curtain wall façade. The panels are pre-formed and are installed vertically or horizontally on top hats.Alternatively, you may prefer to add shingles cladding to the facade or walls of your property. This is a tile-like system where the ’tiles’ overlap diagonally to create the appearance of fish scales.
Standing Seam, the most superior system offers the best waterproofing option available. It can be used for roofs and all other areas desired.
Flatlock cladding is an amazing look for soffits, fascia and walls. Whether you are after a staggered look or a smooth look, flatlock offers a striking finish.
Whatever your preferred profile is, it’s possible to apply all the cladding systems to all the medians of metal cladding, from zinc and copper to lightweight aluminium.
And when combined with the installation expertise of Pro Facade, you’re guaranteed a finish that’s both attractive and durable.
We supply and install all kinds of cladding and cladding systems. We troubleshoot cladding problems and provide advice for all kinds of cladding technical issues.
Welcome to Profacade.com.au! You will be pleased to learn that now that you have found us, your search for the best metal cladding systems Melbourne has available is over. We are not ones for making outlandish claims but instead believe in the levels of satisfaction that we have been able to deliver to past customers, which have earned us a reputation as specialists who deliver high-quality work, on time and on budget.
Here at Profacade.com.au, we have been working side-by-side with private builders and major contractors since 2007 including, Salvo Property Group, Hutchinson Builders, Adco, Omnicon and Higgins. We have fast become the go-to people because of our exceptional expertise and flexibility in terms of fitting into the project as we are required, that is, we can be as hands-on, or hands-off as you wish.
At Profacade.com.au, you will find a team that is dedicated to ensuring you get exactly what you want for your property once we commit. That means taking your project from conception to completion, all in-house. We are big believers in taking full responsibility for all aspects of each project we undertake, and so once you have signed off on what you want, we will personally begin the fabrication work to guarantee that the final product meets your exact specifications.
Our copper, lightweight aluminium and zinc metal cladding systems will give your property a weather-resistant finish that will be easy to maintain and will withstand the harshest of weather conditions for years and will elevate the aesthetics of your building. Cladding can be customised to fit whatever shape or size of building you have. Some prefer to use it as a roofing option where they would love an eye-catching copper finish to off-set the other building tones, whereas others like to compliment the existing façade with panels that will immediately give a modern look without having to rethink the entire structure.
At Profacade.com.au, we like to discuss your project with you before we commit to undertaking any work. Rest assured that this free consultation is a no-obligation conversation, but we believe that it is essential so that we understand exactly what you hope to achieve and whether it is a good fit for our skill set. Once we are part of your team you will have the security and peace of mind that comes from a team who handle everything on their end personally.
However, for those who are not looking for a partnership, we also offer a consultancy service that could make all the difference if you are currently faced with a problem you did not anticipate, or are stuck on a certain aspect of your project. We have installed cladding systems across Melbourne, for hundreds of clients, so rest assured that whatever your issue is, we have likely encountered it in the past and have the perfect solution.
Luck did not bring us the raft of awards we have been given over the past few years. Industry experts and professionals recognise the work that we have been doing, and so when you hire the team here at Profacade.com.au, you are bringing the best in the business to your project.
So, whether you are in the midst of a problem, or at the start of a major project, if you need assistance or advice, or want a highly skilled team to bring their extensive expertise to your home or business premises, look no further than Profacade.com.au.
As one of the leading cladding specialists Melbourne has to offer and, with over 20 years experience in the cladding business, we like to think that we know pretty much all there is to know about cladding materials, cladding systems and the techniques involved.
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In the last generation of the Mini, the John Cooper Works package underwent a slow evolution. It began as a dealer-installed kit that included a revised head, a new supercharger with a smaller drive pulley, and a free-flowing exhaust system. The sum of the parts was a 37-hp bump to an even 200. Eventually, the kits became so popular that they were installed on the assembly line. For its last hurrah, JCW created the Grand Prix kit, a limited-edition model that deleted the back seat in favor of a strut-tower brace and boosted the horsepower to 215.
Mini is starting back at the bottom of the scale with the next JCW package, which will again be dealer-installed. Current Mini owners can drop their car by the dealer any time to retrofit the kit, which will still be covered for the remainder of their car's warranty.
People are already referring to JCW as Mini's M performance arm, but we'll wait to hop aboard that bandwagon. An M car with a tepid 17-hp increase over the base model would send people screaming into the streets to roll cars onto their roofs, light them on fire, and proclaim the end of the world, damn the tear gas. But that's just what the 2008 Mini Cooper S JCW gets: 17 more horses, from the Cooper S's 172 to 189.
This conservative gain is the sort of weekend tweak you might do on a lazy six- or twelve-pack Saturday in your driveway: a sport exhaust, an air cleaner, and an optimized engine controller. Like the Porsche 911 Turbo, the JCW package gives the Cooper S's turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder an "overboost" function that allows the engine to temporarily produce a higher torque peak of 199 pound-feet under full throttle versus the usual 184. These are increases of 22 and 7 pound-feet, respectively, over a base Cooper S.
No matter how great or small, no power increase goes unadvertised. To that end, the Mini Cooper S JCW gets unique body-colored side skirts as well as front and rear fascias. Carbon fiber adorns the side-view mirrors and the hood-scoop surround. A carbon-fiber rear spoiler is also available, black and shiny or painted body color. A 10mm suspension drop over unique 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 205/40R-18 run-flat tires completes the look.
JCW pilots will sit in special seats and grip a sport steering wheel that can be wrapped in leather or Alcantara. Scattered around the cockpit will be carbon-fiber trim pieces. Additionally, the Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works is customizable with Mini's full range of accessories. The JCW package will run $2100, plus a recommended two-hours of labor for installation. A kit tailored for automatic-equipped Minis will be available later in 2008.
The last hurrah for the first-generation of BMW's Mini is the wildest. With 218 hp and 100 pounds less weight to haul around, it's also the fastest.
Fiat evidently is worried that its 500 hatchback and convertible are perceived as girls’ cars. At the Paris auto show it’s introducing what it characterizes as the “more dynamic, male version” of its compact city car, the 500S.
The Fiat 500S includes model-specific bodywork such as aggressively designed bumper covers; a honeycomb front grille that appears to mimic a five-o’clock shadow; and contrasting dark gray door handles, trunk handle lip, and mirror caps. The 500S gets its own specific, dark-finished 15-inch wheels, with 16-inchers optional. As the 500S is based on the Europe-spec car, the model also wears different bumper-mounted daytime running lights/turn signals and taillights than the units found on U.S.-spec models.
Inside, the 500S sports brushed gray dashboard trim, a flat-bottom steering wheel, heavily bolstered seats, and a large 7.0-inch Uconnect touchscreen infotainment system that’s a full two inches bigger than the standard unit. Power comes courtesy of one of three engine options: a 69-hp 1.2-liter four-cylinder, a 95-hp 1.3-liter turbo-diesel four-cylinder, or a 105-hp 0.9-liter turbocharged two-cylinder. None are particularly powerful, although we’d like to see the latter engine offered on our shores.
Regardless, the 500S isn’t for us Yanks. Instead, Fiat is offering the car to our brethren across the Atlantic, a group of individuals who seemingly prefer big infotainment screens over big horsepower figures.
Toyota says it's "bemused" by the Wall Street Journal's recent story that the timing for its next generation of the Prius has been pushed back. Rebutting the story, Toyota issued the following statement:
"We've been very interested to note stories in The Wall Street Journal over the past couple of days purporting that the introduction of a next-generation Prius has been delayed because of the slow pace of development of lithium-ion batteries.
The Journal also claims that those same concerns have postponed the introduction of the use of our Hybrid Synergy Drive, using those batteries, in other Toyota vehicle lines such as the Sequoia and the Tundra.
Of course Toyota maintains detailed schedules for future vehicle development, production and launch--schedules that are under constant refinement as market conditions and consumer needs evolve. But, we've never announced the timing for the introduction of a next-generation Prius, or for any of our other hybrid vehicles. We do, in fact, introduce our vehicles only when they're ready for introduction.
For that matter, we've not shared much information about a next-generation Prius, since--like most companies operating in a highly competitive market--we don't talk explicitly about future product. And we've not discussed the type of battery that any hypothetical next-generation version of Hybrid Synergy Drive might use.
So to suggest that any timing has been changed for the introduction of a vehicle for which an introduction schedule hasn't been finalized and published, using battery technology that we've previously said isn't ready for prime-time, is - well, it's curious and perplexing.
In fact, we have consistently affirmed that there are many issues that need to be resolved, beyond the safety and reliability of lithium-ion batteries, before a commercial lithium-ion-equipped hybrid - and what we're talking about here is the so-called plug-in hybrid, or PHEV - is ready for the market.
These issues include battery cost, availability, performance and packaging. All of the car makers face the same problems when it comes to these issues. The answers, unfortunately, are not just around the corner.
We will, as usual, develop our drive systems, and the vehicles they power, until we get them completely right. Our aim is produce the best hybrid possible, and nothing less. And when it comes to PHEVs, the race to produce a workable, practical PHEV won't necessarily go to the swift. It will go to the company that gets its homework done properly. So rather than be distracted by reports like those in the Journal, we'll work to produce the next generation Prius - and indeed, the next generation of Hybrid Synergy Drive. They will appear only when our high standards are met.
That said, the part that the story's author got correct is our concern with safety, albeit not just battery safety. We're a global car company focused on producing high quality vehicles that are dependable, reliable and fun to drive; cars and trucks that deliver a customer experience that is second to none and one that does not include any compromise on the well-being of our customers. It should go without saying that occupant safety and protection is an element of our business that permeates everything we do-Kaizening relentlessly.
For those of you who don't closely follow hybrid technology, one issue has been that lithium-ion batteries, the same sort of thing used in my laptop at work and my cordless drill at home, can produce heat under certain conditions. That's wasting energy. Our focus is on ensuring we're putting the right lithium-ion batteries in future hybrids-new batteries that are efficient, much lighter, more affordable, worry-free and as durable as the Toyota vehicles they help propel.
In fact, Lithium-ion batteries are in use today in a number of consumer products and even in a Toyota car that we don't sell in the states. A high performance hybrid power management system is employed in the "intelligent package" of Toyota Vitz vehicles sold in Japan.
Other manufacturers who are counting on this technology have also acknowledged the unique challenges. Range per charge is one such obstacle to overcome. A 10-mile round trip to the train station or market in Japan is not at all unusual. But in the U.S., that's a rarity, and consumers will expect considerably more in electric charge capacity-no matter what the battery type.
Prototype hybrids using lithium-ion batteries already exist, but promises of longer driving ranges on a single charge appear to be several years away. Why? Because nobody has fully figured out the optimum use of lithium-ion batteries in automobiles.
Are we working on this? Sure we are. So are others. Prime-time readiness for this technology will come. But there's just no way to tell when the required chemical, engineering and manufacturing breakthroughs will be made.
In the meantime, we continue to use nickel-metal-hydride batteries in our Hybrid Synergy Drive systems. For now, they represent the best technology for this use, and they're safe, reliable and recyclable - so reliable, in fact, that we can warrantee them in our Hybrid Synergy Drive systems for 150,000 miles.
The old brick train station at Santa Anita is the locale for Stan’s marvelous painting depicting a wealthy California developer waiting for the arrival of his special lady. Note the dozen red roses, and the station’s resident feline. The Packard Dual Cowl Phaeton automobile was top-of-the-line, and is prized by collectors to this day.
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Guest columnist Bob Collins takes on those who would rush the airplane building process in the name of “getting real” about the project. To him, the journey is as important as the destination, and he believes he has his priorities straight when he occasionally puts family and friends ahead of spending an extra hour or two in the garage.
On Grand Strategy A master class in strategic thinking distilled from the legendary program the author has co taught at Yale for decadesFor over years a select group of Yale undergraduates has been admitted into t
A master class in strategic thinking, distilled from the legendary program the author has co taught at Yale for decadesFor over 20 years, a select group of Yale undergraduates has been admitted into the year long Grand Strategy seminar team taught by John Lewis Gaddis and Paul Kennedy Its purpose to provide a grounding in strategic decision making in the face of crisisA master class in strategic thinking, distilled from the legendary program the author has co taught at Yale for decadesFor over 20 years, a select group of Yale undergraduates has been admitted into the year long Grand Strategy seminar team taught by John Lewis Gaddis and Paul Kennedy Its purpose to provide a grounding in strategic decision making in the face of crisis to prepare future American leaders for important work Now, John Lewis Gaddis has transposed the experience of that course into a wonderfully succinct, lucid and inspirational book, a view from the commanding heights of statesmanship across the landscape of world history from the ancient Greeks to Lincoln, and beyond A thrilling experience for history lovers and a necessary one for anyone serious about the art of leadership, On Grand Strategy is the very definition of a master class.
Grand strategy Grand strategy or high strategy comprises the purposeful employment of all instruments of power available to a security community Military historian B H Liddell Hart states T he role of grand strategy higher strategy is to co ordinate and direct all the resources of a nation, or band of nations, towards the attainment of the political object of the war the goal defined by Grand Strategy Peter Layton Books Peter Layton is a Visiting Fellow at the Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University He has a doctorate from the University of New South Wales on grand strategy and has taught on the topic at the Eisenhower College, US National Defence University. What is grand strategy and why do we need it Foreign Policy By Peter Feaver What is President Obama s grand strategy That is the question that David Sanger takes up in a recent New York Times analysis. The term, grand strategy, may strike some as List of grand strategy video games See Lists of video games for related lists. This is a comprehensive index of grand strategy video games, sorted chronologically.Information regarding date of release, developer, platform, setting and notability is provided when available. On Grand Strategy John Lewis Gaddis On Grand Strategy John Lewis Gaddis on FREE shipping on qualifying offers The best education in grand strategy available in a single volume a book that should be read by every American leader or would be leader The Wall Street Journal A master class in strategic thinking How to get into grand strategy games PC Gamer Distant Worlds Universe Grand strategy games typically deal with history, but they re not entirely shackled to the past This is a real time X game with a grand strategy scope, applied to the What do we know about Russia s Grand Strategy The The new Russian Security Strategy aims to put Russia on par with the United States, the European Union and China. Illyriad Grand Strategy MMO Free to Play HTML Massively Multiplayer real time strategy game, set in a vast fantasy world of mountain ranges, lakes, forests, oceans, islands, rivers, deserts, jungles, marshes and the northern wastes with countries and factions each with their own agendas. Obama demands welcoming for illegals WND President Obama s White House Task Force on New Americans unveiled its recommendations Friday for a national strategy to integrate millions of immigrants and refugees into welcoming Rahul Gandhi may need than a hug and wink routine It is a little amusing to watch Rahul Gandhi, tin sword in hand, hurl himself majestically into the election battlefield like Sergius Saranoff, the Bulgarian nobleman in George Bernard Shaw s Arms and the Man.If the Congress president hasn t yet read or watched Shaw s play, set in the backdrop of Serbo Bulgarian war, he should.
Raising Kane She surrendered the reins Now he s raising the stakes When a patch of ice sends attorney Ginger Paulson head over high heels down a flight of stairs she has no one to care for her young son and her i
She surrendered the reins Now he s raising the stakes.When a patch of ice sends attorney Ginger Paulson head over high heels down a flight of stairs, she has no one to care for her young son and her invalid father until lethally sexy Kane McKay shows up at the hospital, determined to prove his cowboy chivalry Past experience has inoculated her against take charge men,She surrendered the reins Now he s raising the stakes.When a patch of ice sends attorney Ginger Paulson head over high heels down a flight of stairs, she has no one to care for her young son and her invalid father until lethally sexy Kane McKay shows up at the hospital, determined to prove his cowboy chivalry Past experience has inoculated her against take charge men, but even Ginger isn t immune to Kane s invasive charm and Built Ford Tough body.For two years rancher Kane McKay has followed the Little Buddies mentoring program s cardinal rule hands off his Little Buddy Hayden s mama But one look at Ginger s bruised body and Kane is through watching the stubborn woman take care of everyone but herself The feisty, curvy redhead needs his help, and he ll give her the hands on type whether she likes it or not.After Kane throws out doctor s orders and issues his own demands her full sexual submission Ginger realizes Kane s caring nature extends beyond just fulfilling her physical needs.Can the former hell raiser convince the gun shy single mom to look beyond his past toward a shared future Warning Contains one sweet and hot hunk of cowboy manflesh who uses every sexual trick in the book to render a sassy, fast talking attorney speechless and put a new twist on the term binding arbitration.
Raising Kane Pauline Kael Books Raising Kane and other Essays offers the best of Pauline Kael s extended meditations on the movies, including the full text of her controversial account of the making of Citizen Kane, still considered by many to be the greatest motion picture ever made. The Gender Trap Parents and the Pitfalls of Raising Boys Kane s carefully constructed arguments and ample qualitative evidence makes this a very useful read for social scientists interested in family, childhood, socialization, and or gender. Dillon Kane Group IP Optimization Monetization Firm Technology Unleashed The Dillon Kane Group DKG is a privately held entrepreneurial firm that invests in, builds, and revitalizes technology solution businesses. Ben Kane Ben Kane born is a novelist, specialising in historical fiction.He is best known for The Forgotten Legion, Spartacus and Hannibal book series Six of his eight novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers, and his books have been published in than ten countries, including the USA, Italy, Spain, Greece, Russia and the Netherlands. Citizen Kane Citizen Kane is a American mystery drama film by Orson Welles, its producer, co screenwriter, director and star.The picture was Welles s first feature film.Nominated for Academy Awards in nine categories, it won an Academy Award for Best Writing Original Screenplay by Herman J Mankiewicz and Welles Considered by many critics, filmmakers, and fans to be the greatest film of all time Usborne Books More Home Enjoy time together with friends and discover the best children s books in the world Schedule your show today to earn FREE books for your home library, for gifts or to donate to a local organization. Citizen Kane The Film Spectrum Jason Fraley holds an M.F.A in Film Electronic Media from American University and a B.A in Journalism from the University of Maryland He has contributed to USA TODAY, The Balti Sun and is currently the Film Critic for WTOP Radio, where The Washington Post observed Fraley, a film buff, is known for his savantlike ability to name every Best Picture winner in history, by year. Concrete Repair Davis Concrete Correctors Concrete Raising, Foundation Repair and Basement Waterproofing We proudly serve all of North Central Illinois, Rockford and the outer suburbs including Bureau County, LaSalle County, Lee County, DuPage County, Kane County, Winnebago County, DeKalb County, Boone County, Ogle County, Will County, Kendall County, Grundy County, Kankakee County Putnam County. Katherine Kane Prime Earth DC Database FANDOM Kate Kane is Batwoman, one of many vigilantes who protect Gotham City using the imagery of a Bat She is both Jewish and an out lesbian, playing a socialite during the day, and working as a vigilante by night Kate Kane and her twin sister Beth were born to prominent colonel Jake Kane and his Ask Mark Kane County Assessment Office Ask Mark Mark D Armstrong, CIAO, Kane County Supervisor of Assessments since , has nearly years of experience in property valuation Click here for about Mark.
5+ stars – Contemporary/Western Romance/Erotica/BDSM Whew boy! LJ’s wildly sexy Rough Riders series, with its hunky, dominating, pant-inducing, studlicious cowboys, makes me smile, laugh, cry, and fan myself in utter erotic glee every single time. Kane McKay is another yummy, to die (and drop panties) for hero, and he and strong, independent lawyer Ginger are pure fire together. Raising Kane is another smokin’ hot, hawt, HOT read and one of my favorites of the series.I just loved Kane’s [...]
Can there be too much sex in an erotic romance? Uhrry to say, but yes, when it keeps the story from developing. Now don't get me wrong, no one can write an erotic scene quite like Lorelei James (her descriptions, the dirty dialogue), but in Raising Kane, I thought it was a tad too much of a good thing. It got to the point that I (horrors) thought about skimming the umpteenth scene of Kane and his lady lawyer lover Ginger goin' at it. Yes, I thought that LJ got the point across quite well that Ka [...]
3 1/2 stars (Technically, this is the same rating I gave (to?) Shoulda Been A Cowboy, but I liked this book better so I'm rounding my rating up to 4 stars.)Here's "my" Kane: Note: I know Kane's Stetson hat is black, but I took the liberty of changing it for a white one. Why? Because he's "my" Kane and I can do whatever I want with him, LOL.
This ladies is my Kane McKay *sigh*[image error]Did I read this book right? Because to me not only was it my second fav in the series but there wasn't the tell tale major bust up that traditionally happens about 3/4 ways through the book before the love declarations.Kade and Kane were by far my favs. Their stories were unique to the other McKay books. No niggling families or grumpy dads, just hot rockin' sex that made me tremble in my cowgirl boots (and yes I do own a pair - in fact, I wore them [...]
i cannot recommend these rough rider books highly enough. you've got sweet, sexy, dominant cowboys with hot little sassy women that keep them in line, what's not to loveis is # 9, there are also 3 other books that are connected and i don't have a bad thing to say about any of them. or the other 2 books that i've read by lorelei james for that matter.i loved kane and ginger, was so happy to see kane get his! and sweet little haydene only question i had was, why did lorelei clarify at the beginnin [...]
Kane McKay is tired of living in the shadow of his former hell-raising lifestyle. He wants to move on with his life, grow up and settle down. He even knows who he wants to settle down with - sexy single mom Ginger Paulson. The problem is Ginger's eight year old son Hayden is Kane's Little Buddy and he is not supposed to have a relationship with a mom in the program that connects father-less young boys with an adult male mentor.Ginger slips and falls down a flight of stairs, causing a hurt should [...]
There's not much to review, so this will be short.Kane "Buck" McKay has been trying for years to drop his bad boy reputation. He's cut down on the boozing, stopped skirt-chasing and even signed up to be a mentor to a Little Buddy named Hayden. Unfortunately for him, Hayden's mom, Ginger Paulson, attracts him like flame to a moth, and that's against the program's rules. When she's laid up after a ice-fueled slip down a set of stairs, Kane agrees to help take care of her, her elderly father and Ha [...]
Woohoo, giddy-up! And it's another winner. It's hard to not love these dark haired, blue-eyed, silver tongued cowboys, with their bad boy charms both in and out of bed. Kane you sexy devil! Love it!
Well, I really enjoyed this one. It just had a sweetness throughout that was exactly what I wanted to read right now.Kane McKay has been Hayden Paulson's 'big buddy' for two years. Ginger, Hayden's mom, is a gorgeous, amazonian red-head that Kane's had the hots for since day 1. She's felt the same but they've hidden it really well. The story starts with her falling down the steps of her office and injuring herself badly enough that she can't take care of her son and invalid father. So, Kane step [...]
Oh My, where to start. I do not know how Lorelei does it. The story in this book is not what amazes me, it was the love and emotion in this book I thought was totally amazing. How she can take a simple story and make me feel it so amazing, well that is amazing in itself. I loved everything about this book. Kane was sooo dam sexy, hot, and caring. I love that he had eye's only for Ginger. The sex/ love scenes again were of the charts HOT!Lorelei has became one of my top favorite authors and I can [...]
Ever since Kane began cleaning up his act and becoming responsible in Tied Up, Tied Down, I've wondered what was going to happen to him, how he was going to get his happily ever after. Same goes for Ginger, especially after Branded As Trouble when Indy was jealous of the hot lawyer talking to Colt. So this book was the perfect remedy to my curiosity.I wouldn't say that this was the best book of the series but it was definitely a good installment. It was great to see how Kane interacted with Ging [...]
So if anyone were to ask me if I could choose any of LL McKay men which one would it be? My reply would be seriously how can you ask me that, that would be like asking which one of my kids I love more!Raising Kane is a great addition to the RR series, if I had any complaints at all it would be that it wasn't long enough, but truth be told I feel that way after all of her books. I just never want them to end it's like a soap. I can seriously reread them and never tire of any of them. I would like [...]
another 5 star book from Ms James! I've wanted to see Kane get his HEA since he is introduced in his twin brothers book and I wasn't disappointed! Ginger is the perfect wman for him!
I'm always a bit disappointed with Lorelei James. She has a large following but her writing style just doesn't hit the spot for me no matter how good her premises and characters are. This is one of those example. I loved the characters. I loved the premise, conflicts and details of the plot. I especially like the inclusion of the "little buddies" program. There was so much good here. So so so much good. And yet, it just didn't hit the spot. I didn't eat it up, and I couldn't get sucked into the [...]
OMG I loved this one!!Kane and Red(Ginger) were freaking AMAZING together!!I loved all the new and old characters returning, meeting some of the other McCays was so good!!The only thing that annoyed me was that it was the 9th book, but it was before Keely and Jack But that's all rightCant wait for the next book. i only hope November come fast!!!
I wasn’t sure I would like Raising Kane at all, and I actually read it after finishing the rest of the series. I didn’t like Kane’s twin brother’s story, and Kane himself is a bit of an abrasive lout the first four or five books of the series. But, I should have trusted James more—she redeems Kane quiet nicely, and I truly believed that he had repented for his earlier mistakes. In fact, he’s been doing a bit of penance for the last several years—living isolated in his trailer, doin [...]
This review was written for scorchingbookreviews.The rough riders series is set around the McKay family and their ranches. The McKay family is made up of lots and lots of Alpha Cowboys with some VERY raunchy habits. They all have similar names (Incredibly confusingI can never remember who is married to who!) and all are high-handed and hardheaded. Raising Kane is book 9. These books can be read as stand-alone, but I recommended that you don’t. Kane, for example, was introduced in one of the ve [...]
One of my favorites of the series, which is saying alot because I LOVE all of them. Being a single mom I can relate to Ginger the most of all the McKay women, she's strong and somewhat a control freak. I actually learned alot about myself reading this story. NOTE: This book actually takes place between Book # 7 Shoulda Been A Cowboy and Book # 8 All Jacked Up. I would read Raising Kane before All Jacked Up, ater All Jacked Up, read Slow Ride (Free short story about Keely's wedding reception) the [...]
wow. I really liked this story still confused about the time frame with the other characters. I laughed, cried and got all hot and bothered. yum.
Genre & Keywords: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Cowboys, Rope play, Sexual dominance, Parenthood~~~~~Rating: 4 out of 5 starsHeat level: 2.5 out of 3 flames~~~~~This is one of my High 5, Low 5 reviews. The High Five are five things that have impressed me or that I really enjoyed, and the Low Five are five things that had me shaking my head or raise my brows in a less admiring way.Raising Kane is the ninth book of Lorelei James’ Rough Riders series and features another one of the hot McKay [...]
Kane McKay was a man that almost single-handedly created the legendary bad boy image that the McKay men are known for. Yet throughout the Rough Riders series we’ve seen Kane transform himself into the man he decides he wants to be, which is more than a man known for his sexual exploits; a man who is ready for love and the responsibilities of having a family of his own.even if no one else believes that this leopard can change his spots.Ginger Paulson is a strong and independent woman who is an [...]
Kane McKay is a different man from his wild days at the Boars Nest. But he can't seem to escape that reputationt even his own mother recognizes that her son is a different man. But Ginger notices it. She's noticed it since the day Kane became her son's mentor in the local Little Buddies program.Loved Kane and Ginger's steamy moments and the journey they take to finding love with each other.
Lorelei James is quickly topping the charts of one of my favorite authors. Not only was Raising Kane a great treat it was emotional. "She surrendered the reins. Now he’s raising the stakesWhen a patch of ice sends attorney Ginger Paulson head-over-high-heels down a flight of stairs, she has no one to care for her young son and her invalid father. Until lethally sexy Kane McKay shows up at the hospital, determined to prove his cowboy chivalry. Past experience has inoculated her against take-cha [...]
Not much plot or character development, but good fun erotic cowboy romance. It’s like eating candyORY BRIEF:Ginger is a single mother with an 8-year-old boy Hayden. Ginger was not married to Hayden’s father who died in an accident. Her father Dash is confined to a wheelchair and lives with Ginger and Hayden. Ginger took over her father’s law practice when he retired. Kane used drink a lot and had sex with lots of women. He stopped. Now he spends time ranching and mentoring young boys in th [...]
Kane Oh, Kane Yes! God, Kane! *Looks from side to side* Sorry got a little carried away. But I can't really help myself! Kane has has such a turnaround in this series, going from the total douche, asswipe, womanizer to, well He's a bit older, a bit rouger, a bit sweeter, a lot more caring, and totally in love with one woman. And when he puts all his focus into taking care of her and giving in to his desires well, that just makes me one jealous girl! Kane has been mentoring Ginger's son for a few [...]
Kane, Kane, Kane I loved his story of redemption, really I did.When we first met him in Kade's book I thought he was a douche-bag along with Colt, but seriously? I think that Kane "Buck" Mckay really changed and for the better.I thought he was adorable, to an extent. Don't get me wrong, there were things that seemed a little out there for me, like Kane doing ALL the chores at his place and then going over to Ginger's and doing all of hers and barely getting much sleep to then get up at the butt- [...]
Spoiler Ahead This was book 9 in the "Rough Riders" series and I love the McKay's. When attorney Ginger Paulson falls down a flight of stairs she has no one to take care of her son or her father. That is until Kane "Buck" McKay volunteers. Kane had always been attracted to Ginger, but she was strictly off limits for him when he became Hayden's mentor in the Little Buddies program. I love reading this series and I was looking forward to reading about the hot sexy Kane. I loved both of these chara [...]
Raising KaneKane Buck McKay and Ginger Paulson3.5/5 StarsRaising Kane is the ninth book of Rough Riders series by Lorelei James.Favorite Quotes"Because we're so different, you and I? Because I wear heels and you wear boots? Because I study the law and you study the land? Because I'm a homebody and you used to be a party animal? Well, here's a newsflash, Kane, I was too intimated by you to make a move on you. For two years! You were this gorgeous gentleman cowboy and my son worshiped you." -Ginge [...]
No need to point out good, bad, or raunchy. It's Lorelei James. Hot cowboys, raunchy and sinfully hawt sex. What's more to love? My only complaint is that the next book isn't out yet! But really. One thing I love about Lorelei James is that her books are more than just erotica. There's actual depth to her characters, which is entirely too rare in this genre. I've bonded with each of her characters on a personal level. I'm so glad that she's drawn attention to some more McKay boys. I was getting [...]
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THEATRICAL RELEASE Zeitgeist: Moving Forward was released in 60+ countries and in 20+ languages on January 15th 2011. This large scale release was not associated with any major distributor and was coordinated with the help of the local Zeitgeist Movement chapters.
DVD / INTERNET RELEASE – This is a non-commercial project, which means it is now available for free acquisition via the internet in both viewing form and full DVD download. The theatrical release was leaked early this week and posted on Pirate bay, YouTube and Vimeo which had an impact on the screenings that were scheduled and it is also not the final Internet release version so please ensure to check that you have the correct link.
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The following is from an internet forum…Also,my project of Transfinancial Economics has great relevance here.
Thank you for your response, and you are right the transition is the biggest challenge.I know Peter Joseph regards the monetary system as dysfunctional, and he is right but I feel he is totally wrong in rejecting any kind of monetary reform.
Whether you like it, or not you cannot simply switch from a monetary system to a non-monetary one just like that on a global scale. The former can only be gradually phased out. It is an evolutionary process. To take an example, if a child at school is doing elementary mathematics he cannot simply do higher mathematics until he has gone through the intermediate stages. Thus, the modification of the monetary system is vital ideally on the lines of TFE so that it can become more environmentally, and socially ethical (…and yes, whether we like it, or not,we may well have to work with banks, and certain corporations to do it) .Ofcourse, there will always be those who claim that this could be achieved via market forces alone but it is not simple as that as there are many complex issues.
I should also stress that TFE is work in progress but the fullest, and most authoratative, and accurate account can be found in the Talk section, and hopefully soon replace the old “paper”on the main page. Also, there are some other links relating to the p2pfoundation blog articles which are also authorative, and reasonably up-to-date.
Obviously there would have to be a phasing out process as this rbe is being set up, which of course would take generations to see its full completion…
Provided the goal is clear and people know where we are headed, i’e. a moneyless world of abundance, then profit for profit’s sake would be pointless. A new thinking would emerge and people would accept the potential scarcity of the transition period knowing that systems were being devised to create abunance and a whole new world. It starts with one sentence – a declaration of intent to surpass the monetary system.
Robert, Zeitgeist Moving Forward doesn’t imply society should go from the current monetary system to a moneyless system. It basically implies that’s where we need to get to. I would suggest looking into the Zeitgeist Movement. There is a lot of information and conversation about the transition and ideas on what needs to happen for it to occur.
As a matter of fact, I think we can all agree that it would be a very dangerous situation if we simply dropped the monetary system in a day. The transition is definitely a process and could be a very long one at that. The most important piece to the transition is a value shift within society and we have a long way to go with that.
The counter on youtube for moving forward has stopped almost 2 weeks ago. the views are well over 13 million, you can see so if you search youtube and see the preview counter…. everyone go submit bug reports!
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FRAN KELLY: Bill Shorten is the Superannuation Minister and he says the two year delay in the increase to compulsory superannuation guarantee levy to 12 per cent is quote a ‘retrograde step’ and he joins us now. Minister good morning.
BILL SHORTEN: Alright first of all, John Howard, when he got into power, promised to increase super to 15 per cent. When he got in he kept delaying and delaying it. Tony Abbott is now saying that he won’t raise super to 10 per cent over the life of his Government if he gets elected. That’s what I’m complaining about. Now, what does this practically mean, in real terms, for real punters?
It means that a 30 year old on average full-time weekly earnings, will have $20,000 less in their superannuation by the time they retire. We calculated that last night using Treasury numbers. This is crazy, leave aside for a moment Liberal or Labor or what you think about Tony Abbott and Julia Gillard, we know that in Australia the best thing we’ve got going for us in terms of savings is compulsory superannuation. It’s $1.5 trillion, under Labor’s policies it will grow to $6 trillion by 2035.
It’s a really good policy; it helps create deep and liquid capital markets and also means Australians don’t have to rely on the old age pension.
FRAN KELLY: Another way to look at and both sides are accusing the other not in the future honouring their pledges on super. If we can leave that aside and just accept both sides for what they are saying at the moment. If they do delay it, another way that voters might look at it is the delay as you’ll get that later, but right now instead you’ll get money in your hands because Tony Abbott will cut the carbon tax, but allow people to keep their carbon compo.
BILL SHORTEN: This guy is all things to all people. It’s the political equivalent of free beer tomorrow. The idea that we can hand money back to the carbon polluters, hand money back to the big mining magnates, yet you can keep some of the benefits that have been raised from it, it doesn’t add up. He is giving Paul money, he is giving Peter money. It just doesn’t add up.
FRAN KELLY: Are you saying that Tony Abbott won’t cut the carbon tax and also honour that pledge to keep the carbon compensation payments for people and the pension increases? Are you saying he won’t do that?
BILL SHORTEN: I’m saying he is still the same person that Peter Costello was concerned about, that he was a spend not save Minister, and that if he was to get elected that would happen again. But the superannuation decision is so backward looking. I mean we are the fourth largest, heading to the third largest, privately managed pension funds market in the world and this guy wants to put a break on it. I mean he said, during the budget speculation back in April that they wouldn’t make any detrimental changes.
Delaying superannuation – you cannot get any more detrimental than that. There is a choice at the next election, a very clear choice. On one hand you can have a stronger, smarter, fairer retirement income system or you can have cuts to the superannuation conditions which cut people’s retirement incomes prospectively, in the future to the bone.
FRAN KELLY: Well you accuse him of being all spend and not save. It’s exactly what the Coalition government accuses the Gillard Government of being all spending and no save and last night Tony Abbott pledged to bank all Labor’s spending cuts and tax increases. You would support that then I suppose given the budget emergency?
BILL SHORTEN: Well that’s his language about emergencies and what not. He is the master of the three word policy. What I know, I was listening to the Opposition person who was speaking beforehand, he was saying maybe depending on what happens with more numbers, maybe depending on what happens with other economic forecasts. These guys have more qualifications than university educated people. These guys qualify everything.
When you say we’re just the same Fran, I don’t buy that bill of goods. If you vote Labor at the election, superannuation will increase modestly and reasonably to improve people’s retirement incomes.
If you vote Labor at the next election, every kid at a school, every parent with a child at a school in my Moonee Valley and Brimbank electorates knows that, if there school has about 400 children about $280,000 extra per year.
I want my kids in working class suburbs to get the best chance in life. And I want there to be more teachers, I want there to be more electives and I want there to be more subjects. And as for cutting the school kids bonus, this guy says he can lower power prices, he’s like King Canute, he can turn back the tide if you believe this fellow. He can do anything, but it’s just not true.
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After the Joy of Jazz fest, Kevin Naidoo, the owner of The Orbit jazz club, a major Johannesburg jazz venue, had a “post jam session” for the remaining musicians in the city, as well as festival participants and local jazzheads. Those dynamic festival highlighters, the Nairobi Horns from Kenya, performed, and they were still fired up. “This is our first time playing in such a large festival and now Orbit,” said MacKinlay Mutsembi, the trumpeter and co-founder. “This is fantastic!”
By the end of the 1940s into the 1950s, the smoky tenor-textured voice of Nat King Cole had all the young bobby-sox girls mesmerized.
There was an abundance of Black-owned jazz clubs during the blood-drenched years of segregation, but now, because of that trickle down economy, Black clubs have dwindled drastically in this 21st century of openness, cloaked under smiling faces of eager racism.
No pianist has the distinctive soft percussive ever-roving touch like the eminent elder statesman Barry Harris.
Lorraine Gordon, owner of the iconic Village Vanguard jazz club in New York, and one of the few non-musicians to be named an NEA Jazz Master, died June 9, at Beth Israel Hospital in Manhattan.
The guitarist Russell Malone, whose pronounced pitched sound has caught the ear of anyone who listens, from New York to Europe, will be honored by Jack Kleinsinger’s “Highlights in Jazz.”
Since VTY started its jazz series, Sunday Serenade, at the West End Lounge on the Upper West Side (955 West End Ave. at 107th Street), it seems to be having a resurgence of popularity reminiscent of earlier times.Since VTY started its jazz series, Sunday Serenade, at the West End Lounge on the Upper West Side (955 West End Ave. at 107th Street), it seems to be having a resurgence of popularity reminiscent of earlier times.
The play “Paradise Blue,” written by the award-winning playwright Dominique Morisseau (“Skelton Crew” and “Pipeline”) gets its title from Detroit’s Paradise Valley entertainment district that was prominent in the Black community known as Black Bottom during the 1940s through the early 1960s.
Harry Belafonte’s life is a compilation of artistic and political channels that has affected America and the world—from his days of being dubbed “the king of calypso,” with a string of hits including his signature “Day-O” renamed “The Banana Boat Song” before its 1950s release.
Now through Oct. 1 Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Coca-Cola Generations in Jazz Festival is in full effect.
Hearing of Dick Gregory’s death on Aug. 19 was a real shocker. And pondering the fact that he was a vegetarian and so aware of living healthy, it just seemed impossible he would leave us at the age of 84.
When you attend a concert of the multireed player and flutist Rene McLean, his music will ascend the boundaries of the hard bop American tradition.
These days the only time you hear about Miami is in a political context on those rare occasions “the Orange Barron” visits from the “Crazy House” to cajole his loyal Cuban Republican supporters.
The drummer Mickey Roker, whose distinctive groove placed him on the first-call list for such musicians as Sonny Rollins, Horace Silver, Tommy Flanagan, Herbie Hancock and Ella Fitzgerald, died May 22 in Philadelphia, where he had resided for many years.
This year’s Vision Festival 22 runs now through June 3 at Judson Memorial Church (55 Washington Square South, in the West Village).
The multi-saxophonist, flutist, composer and arranger T.K. Blue has an unwavering sound that grew out of his parents’ Afro-Caribbean roots.
Those now controllable frenzy-dancing salsa fans will always have explosive memories of the master Afro-Caribbean and salsa master Eddie Palmieri during his days leading his Conjunto La Perfecta (1961), his album “Azucar Pa Ti” (“Sugar for Me”), which is in the Library of Congress, and his collaborations with Cal Tjader.
International Jazz Day will be celebrated as far away as Antarctica. The continent that contains 90 percent of all the ice on the planet and is the coldest. No fear. We hear the penguins have put together a dynamic bebop band for the occasion.
When Greg Lewis (aka Organ Monk) plays the Hammond B-3 electric organ, it takes on the lively colors of soul, R&B and jazz with the accompaniment of electric guitar and drums. He has been swinging with this hip hypnotic style for more than half a century.
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Dekalb, IL-based Resource Bank, National Association is an FDIC-insured bank founded in 1901. As of December 31, 2017, the bank held equity of $41.1 million on assets of $459.1 million.
Thanks to the efforts of 144 full-time employees in 10 offices in IL, the bank holds loans and leases worth $274.0 million, including $232.8 million worth of real estate loans. The bank currently holds $416.1 million in deposits from U.S. customers.
Overall, Bankrate believes that, as of December 31, 2017, Resource Bank, National Association exhibited a good condition, earning 4 out of 5 stars for safety and soundness. Keep reading for an analysis of how the bank did on the three major criteria Bankrate used to evaluate American banks.
Capital acts as a buffer against losses and provides protection for account holders when a bank is experiencing economic trouble. Therefore, when it comes to measuring an a bank's financial strength, capital is crucial. From a safety and soundness perspective, more capital is better.
Resource Bank, National Association received a score of 8 out of a possible 30 points on our test to measure the adequacy of a bank's capital, less than the national average of 13.13.
One commonly used measure of this buffer is a bank's Tier 1 capital ratio. Resource Bank, National Association's Tier 1 capital ratio was 13.48 percent, higher than the 6 percent level regulators consider adequate, but lower than the national average of 25.65 percent. The higher the capital ratio, the better the bank will be able to stand up to economic difficulties.
Overall, Resource Bank, National Association held equity amounting to 8.95 percent of its assets, which was lower than the national average of 12.03 percent.
A bank with extensive holdings of these types of assets may eventually be required to use capital to absorb losses, decreasing its equity buffer. Many of those assets are also likely to be in non-accrual status and no longer earning money, resulting in diminished earnings and potentially more risk of a failure in the future.
Resource Bank, National Association scored 36 out of a possible 40 points on Bankrate's asset quality test, coming in below the national average of 37.49.
The percentage of problem assets a bank holds compared to its total assets is a widely used indicator of asset quality.As of December 31, 2017, 1.33 percent of Resource Bank, National Association's loans were noncurrent -- in other words, they were more than 90 days past due or were in non-accrual status. That's above the national average of 1.01 percent.
Banks keep a reserve known as an "allowance for loan and lease losses" to deal with problem assets . Comparing the reserve's size to the total amount of problem loans can be a helpful indicator when evaluating a bank's ability to manage problem assets. Unfortunately, the FDIC did not provide information on Resource Bank, National Association's loan loss allowance in its most recent filings.
A bank's ability to earn money has an effect on its safety and soundness. A bank can retain its earnings, boosting its capital buffer, or use them to address problematic loans, likely making the bank better prepared to withstand financial trouble. Obviously, banks that are losing money have less ability to do those things.
Return on equity, calculated by dividing net income (profit, essentially) by the total amount of equity, is one key measure of a bank's earnings. The most recent annualized quarterly return on equity for Resource Bank, National Association was 8.77 percent, above the national average of 8.10 percent.
For the twelve months ended December 31, 2017, the bank reported net income of $3.6 million on total equity of $41.1 million. The bank experienced an annualized return on average assets, or ROA, of 0.80 percent, below the 1 percent deemed satisfactory in accordance with industry standards and below the average for U.S. banks of 1.00 percent.
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the point of this is to show our support to donnington as it is being repaired also The owners (the Wheatcroft’s) have organised a massive Autojumble, so everyone will have a chance to grab a bargain. The more people who attend on 7th March, the better it will be.
Jews, who have typically been in the minority in countries around the world, are compelled by an evolutionary strategy that makes them push for liberal policies, like immigration and diversity, with the intent of weakening the power of the majority that rules them
THE Southern Poverty Law Center on Tuesday called for an investigation into the campus activities of Kevin MacDonald [ ], right, a Cal [University of California] State Long Beach psychology professor whose writings about Jews have been used to support the views of white supremacists.
Of particular concern, according to a center report to be published this week, are MacDonald's theories suggesting that
"Jews, who have typically been in the minority in countries around the world, are compelled by an evolutionary strategy that makes them push for liberal policies, like immigration and diversity, with the intent of weakening the power of the majority that rules them."
The law center, which has collected statistics for years on what it considers hate groups, wants Cal State to look into what MacDonald is teaching students and wants to shine a light on his voluminous writings on Jews.
"What we would like to know is why the university seems intent on protecting Kevin MacDonald rather than looking at his possible violations of policy in the classroom," said Heidi Beirich, the center's deputy director and author of the report. "Our primary intent is not to get rid of Kevin MacDonald, but to show the world who he is, what he is doing." [Website comment: It might equally be said that MacD's primary intent is not to get rid of the Jews, but to show the world who they are, what they are doing.]
In an interview in his office Tuesday, the tall, lanky MacDonald -- a fully tenured professor with a doctorate in behavioral sciences from the University of Connecticut -- insisted that although he has written books on what he calls the evolutionary psychology of Jews, "I have never talked about Jews in my courses."
But he acknowledged that his scholarly research has convinced him that not every instance of anti-Semitism is "irrational."
"Jews, as a group, have interests that sometimes conflict with the interests of the people they live among," said MacDonald, who teaches students seeking a degree in child development. "In general, Judaism is considered a complex and successful survival mechanism, and at times they've been victimized for it. I do think there is a biological element at work here that's existed throughout the centuries."
As for the law center report's allegation that his work has been used to lend a kind of legitimacy to neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups, he said, "I do not agree with all the views people have, but there is little I can do about that."
Beirich sees it differently: "Not since Hitler's 'Mein Kampf' have anti-Semites had such a comprehensive reference guide to what's 'wrong with Jews.' His work is widely advertised and touted on white supremacist websites and sold by neo-Nazi outfits like National Vanguard Books, which considers them 'the most important books of the last 100 years.' "
One of MacDonald's essays on Jews is highlighted on the official website of former Ku Klux Klan member David Duke, who said it contains "a deeper intellectual understanding of the nature of Jewish supremacism and its implications for European Americans."
MacDonald, 63, is no stranger to controversy. In 2000, he testified on behalf of David Irving, a controversial World War II historian who suffered a stinging defeat in a London courtroom in a libel suit he filed against another writer who described him as a Holocaust denier. Irving also served 13 months in prison in Austria after pleading guilty to denying the Holocaust, a crime in that country.
MacDonald's actions caused an uproar on the Cal State campus and the creation of rules regarding the use and abuse of academic material. They included a warning that it is unethical for faculty to allow their work to be used to support groups that disseminate racial or ethnic superiority or racial or ethnic hatred.
Yet, in a recent posting on his website, MacDonald said that "I would like to suppose that my work on Judaism at least meets the criteria of good social science, even if I have come to the point of seeing my subjects in a less than flattering light. In the end, does it really matter if my motivation at this point is less than pristine? Isn't the only question whether I am right?"
That kind of talk makes some of his colleagues in the psychology department at Cal State Long Beach uncomfortable.
Professor Martin Fiebert [ ]said he welcomed the law center's report about his colleague of 20 years. "I think exposing bigotry and cultural insensitivity is a good thing to do," he said. "It may help him sell more books, but it will also reveal his views to a larger audience."
Fiebert added: "The most troubling development lately has been that [MacDonald] is widely cited in neo-Nazi and white supremacist web pages. Some of their issues were framed around his willingness to say that being anti-Semitic is a sort of badge of courage.
"But even talking about these things is tricky," he said. "The last time things heated up, Kevin went to his lawyer, then came back and said if his job was threatened, he'd sue. So people stopped talking about Kevin MacDonald."
Cal State Long Beach psychology professor William Kelemen [ ], right, [Website comment: an expert on "Interracial Dating" and on "Nicotine and Expectancy in Smokers' Cognitive Processes"] said MacDonald's notions about Jews "make me uncomfortable."
"What is bizarre about it all," he added, "is that these controversies seem to surface every few years, yet no one seems to know what to do about it."
In a prepared statement Tuesday, university officials would say only that "academic freedom does not constrain or restrict the spectrum of knowledge, whether that knowledge is popular or unpopular."
Beirich, however, said, "As it stands, a student cannot get a degree in child development at Cal State Long Beach without taking a course taught by MacDonald. We have no idea what those students are hearing or being taught, because no one is overseeing what goes on in there."
Jewish Chronicle (London) reports that Los Angeles Times has "now been acquired by the most Jewish of Publishers"
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The timeless look of vintage signs in your home or business is just a peel and a stick away with this Western Hand Made Boots Wall Sticker. Designed to look just like a sign outside an old time establishment, this removable wall decal applies to most walls in moments for fast and easy decor for your bedroom, bar, or retail space. A great alternative to hanging signs!
At our bases in Ecclesall, Sheffield and Sheepbridge Chesterfield right on the edge of the Peak District and Derbyshire, we are the ideal starting place for your adventure in one of our VW Campers. All our vans are geared up and ready to take you on the camping trip of a life time. Each camper is tailored to suit you and your adventures needs, whether your thinking of a trip to your favourite camp site, a holiday to the coast or wild camping one of our vans will suit you.
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We loved campervan holidaying so much that we decided to share our experiences and passion by setting up Retro Runaways. With a VW camper-holiday you are free to go and do what you please. Your holiday is in your hands. There are thousands of beautiful locations for you to explore up and down the UK. With Retro Runaway’s, anywhere is possible.
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We will definitely keep a great memory with Babs and I got a feeling that it is not the last time we take her on the road!
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A few U.S. companies that moved offshore in a wave of inversion deals are considering returning to the United States now that domestic tax rates are lower and tax policing is tougher abroad, attorneys and consultants said.
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable on tax cuts for Florida small businesses in Hialeah, Florida, U.S., April 16, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
A handful of clients have asked about redomestication, which could involve buying a U.S.-headquartered company, the tax advisers said. No specific companies or deals were identified.
Uncertainties about U.S. Republican President Donald Trump’s trade policies have also prompted the conversations, the advisers said.
“Inverted companies have reason to look at whether or not it still makes sense for them to be offshore, particularly those that manufacture product outside the U.S. and sell it back into the U.S.,” said Pam Olson, a Washington-based tax expert at accounting and consulting group PwC.
A surge of homecomings would reverse an on-again, off-again trend since the 1980s of U.S. companies reincorporating overseas to cut tax costs.
In an inversion, a U.S. company typically buys a smaller foreign firm in a lower-tax country and adopts the acquired firm’s headquarters.
That maneuver means the company does not have to pay U.S. taxes on foreign income, even if its management and operations remain in the United States.
Trump’s public shaming of companies that move plants and jobs overseas has also made some consumer-focused firms rethink inversions, advisers said.
Executives at inverted companies see less tax “friction” under the new tax regime that would discourage redomiciling, advisers said, and have also mentioned the appeal of corporate-friendly, low-tax states and improved access to U.S. government contracts in the discussions.
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump holds a news conference to mark six months since the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, in the White House East Room in Washington, U.S., June 29, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
More than 60 U.S. companies have inverted, including medical device maker Medtronic Plc (MDT.N). There was a wave of deals in 2011-2014, but inversions largely ended in 2015 after a regulatory crackdown by Democratic President Barack Obama.
Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) walked away from a $160 billion merger with Ireland-based Allergan Plc (AGN.N) in 2016 because of new U.S. Treasury rules.
The Republican tax overhaul signed into law in December eliminated a key inversion incentive by slashing the U.S. corporate rate to 21 percent from 35 percent and altering how foreign profits are taxed.
A push to prevent profit-shifting strategies and corporate tax base erosion across the 36-nation Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is also making foreign tax domiciles marginally less attractive, especially in Europe.
Tax advisers said it is still possible to structure lower tax rates in countries such as Ireland and the Netherlands.
How the U.S. Treasury implements parts of the new tax law will help determine whether companies return to the United States.
A new tax on Global Intangible Low Taxed Income, or GILTI, on its face imposes a 10.5 percent tax rate. But because the bill is poorly worded, it can result in rates of 15 percent or more due to unfavorable effects on foreign tax credits.
GILTI’s implementation could influence tax-base decisions among companies redomiciled in Britain, which may consider whether to relocate to the United States or other countries to avoid the effects of Brexit.
Redomiciling to the United States is a case-by-case decision, said Joe Calianno, tax partner at financial advisory firm BDO.
“It really is a modeling exercise to determine whether it’s more beneficial being a U.S.-based company versus a foreign-based company,” he said.
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s tough stance on Iran, new tariffs on European Union metal imports and U.S. demands for higher defense spending in Europe are part of a strategy to strengthen the West, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday.
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Wess Mitchell speaks during a news briefing following his meeting with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in Kiev, Ukraine May 2, 2018. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
Wess Mitchell, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, said that without such actions, U.S. and European diplomatic and military leadership would be overtaken by China, Russia and Iran.
“Taking strong positions on these issues may not always lead to immediate agreement. But the long term costs of neglecting these things far outweigh political unity,” Mitchell told European and NATO officials, in a rare speech by a Trump administration official in Brussels.
European leaders are deeply worried by Trump’s foreign policy and his “America first” rhetoric, while his May 8 decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal undermined an agreement prized by Europeans.
A Group of Seven summit in Canada earlier this month laid bare tensions between NATO allies after Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the European Union and Canada on national security grounds.
Mitchell, who studied in Berlin and speaks German, sought to place Trump’s decisions into a coherent policy plan that would benefit European countries because Trump was acting decisively to bring change, rather than relying on endless negotiations.
“In all of these areas, with Iran, defense spending, trade, we are committed to finding a common way forward, we are committing to acting. We can debate, we can strategize, we can coordinate, but we must act,” he said.
“In the actions we take, we are hoping to spur a multilateral response to address some of the world’s toughest challenges,” Mitchell said at the Carnegie Europe think-tank gathering in Brussels.
Mitchell said U.S. import tariffs on European goods would end “structural trade imbalances and predatory trade practices” in U.S.-EU trade, which would weaken the West if they continue.
Reimposing sanctions on Iran by withdrawing from the Iran nuclear accord would help stop Tehran’s missile program and limit the regional reach of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, he said.
Mitchell also repeated Trump’s central message to NATO that European allies must spend 2 percent of economic output a year on defense to rebuild “atrophied European militaries.”
Trump is expected at a NATO summit in Brussels in July, a year since he first came to the alliance and publicly admonished allies for not spending enough on defense.
Many EU and NATO diplomats now view the U.S. president as an unknown quantity with a lack of interest in the transatlantic ties that Europe and Canada cherish, and who is unnecessarily stoking a global trade war that will hurt economic growth.
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In reviews of his first feature film, the documentary America's Heart and Soul, director and cinematographer Louis Schwartzberg unfairly suffered from a coincidental release date close to that of Fahrenheit 9/11, and because it, and not Michael Moore's documentary, was distributed by Disney, many critics compared the two, labeling Heart and Soul as the anti-9/11. However, one thing that the reviews had in common was praise for Schwartzberg's decadent footage of the American landscape and its residents, which he shot during multiple trips cross-country during the last seven years. Culled into a stock library, that work is now available for licensing through his L.A.-based production company, Blacklight Films. Traveling with a small crew of between six and eight people, Schwartzberg and his equipment, including five cameras, dollies and time-lapse rigs, shot in locations from Ben & Jerry's headquarters in Vermont to a church in San Francisco, taking the time to capture what he calls "serendipitous moments." "If I was in New England interviewing a dairy farmer [for the documentary], then I'd rent a helicopter and we would do beautiful aerials of fall foliage," Schwartzberg says. "Once you're out there you can be opportunistic and keep your costs down." Chasing light and capturing moments of beauty when schedules allowed, Schwartzberg shot nearly 400 hours of footage, which have been cut down to 5,000 clips available through Blacklight's website, which also features clips from Morocco, Bhutan, the Grenadines, Africa and Hawaii, among other locations. To him, the standout components of the collection are the people captured and interviewed. "People that work and play a lot in stock footage conjure the same characters. You can tell when something is real and something is cast. It's like trying to get someone who looks like a cowboy vs. getting a real one."
It’s tempting to ask Fred, the funny guy on your marketing team, to fill the role of MC at your annual gathering. Don’t do it! Fred may be funny in the break room. But working with an amateur master of ceremonies can turn your special event into a real disaster.
I have been in the events industry for more than 25 years. The following list of “No No’s” is based on stories from meeting and event planners that used a non-pro to host their meetings. Some of these stories are funny to the planners now, in hindsight. But these experiences were not fun when they were happening. Don’t let these things happen to you. Note: I have changed the names of the event producers to protect their innocence.
These painful programs all had one common denominator. The meeting or event planner decided to go with an amateur master of ceremonies, instead of an experienced, professional corporate event MC. The acronym AMATEUR will help you discover why it’s a giant mistake to entrust your meeting—and your attendees—to an amateur emcee.
It’s a sin to be boring. Jennifer Johnson once invited a married couple to co-emcee her gala fundraiser. The couple decided to read their original poetry to the audience during the program! At first the attendees thought this was a joke and began to laugh. But it was not a joke . . . and it was not funny. Job #1 for the MC: connect with your audience and make them feel good about your program and agenda. Make sure you work with a master of ceremonies who can engage and entertain your audience.
Patty De Silva decided to save her organization money and asked a “volunteer” named Sally to emcee her program. She got what she paid for. Sally was so nervous and stiff she was unable to interact with Patty’s group. Instead of acknowledging some birthdays and anniversaries that were in the room, Sally read from a pre-printed script and missed the chance to make the event fun. A professional emcee is “tuned in” to the crowd and looks for ways to create magical moments with your attendees.
Shawna Reed was in charge of the annual awards program at her university. She invited her former high school drama teacher to host the proceedings. Sounded like a good move–except for one thing: Turns out, her old drama teacher is the king of puns. His groaner style humor had Shawna’s group dreading his ongoing jokes during the evening. It could have been even worse had his humor been crude and not just lame. Make sure your host has a great sense of humor. A terrific MC is nearly always a master of humor and fun.
When Sheila Brown asked good old “Larry” to serve as the emcee at her group’s annual dinner, she thought, He’s a warm and witty guy. What could go wrong? Turns out: plenty. Though Larry is a fine human being (and one of Sheila’s board members) he gave her guest speakers some terrible introductions. Larry poked fun at her presenters as he announced them. Though he meant no harm, he hurt the credibility of Sheila’s keynote speaker and other important presenters. This put the speakers on the defensive right as they walked up to the platform. An experienced master of ceremonies knows how to put your guest speakers in the best light possible with classy introductions.
Gene Rodriguez, a wonderful man and a terrific event coordinator, made the mistake of emceeing his own event. This happens more often than you might think. The problem? Hosting your own event is like trying to pilot an airplane full of passengers while simultaneously working as the lead flight attendant. Your attention is divided. Gene ultimately felt embarrassed because, instead of delighting his audience, his head was focused on the food, the sound, and what was happening in the back of the room. At one point, one of his associates interrupted the flow of the program to shout out a question to Gene about the seating arrangements! Having a polished MC at your event will free your mind to focus on all the other details.
Sometimes it doesn’t take much to upset your VIPs. Natalia Blevins discovered this the hard way. To save money at her event she plugged an amateur emcee into her program. She told him, “It doesn’t pay, but we will feed you.” Her CEO became upset when the MC bungled the pronunciation of his name just as he took the stage to give his speech. Her amateur host also upset members of her planning committee by continually talking about how he was getting paid via the “free food.” Don’t risk offending your big shots by getting a “free” emcee. It may cost you.
Not all amateur emcees are weak. Some are funny and charming. But Eileen Pruett found out that there are other important qualities in a great emcee. Eileen asked her comedian friend Molly to host her big fundraiser for breast cancer awareness. Molly was fun! But she didn’t know when to quit. Her looooong stories and non-stop “riffing” with the audience ended up causing Eileen’s event to run nearly an hour late. The main speaker had to cut her time short. This hurt the “ask” part of the program. Ouch. A superb emcee knows that her/his job is to keep the train on the tracks and run a timely program.
You put a lot of time and attention into your special event, annual dinner, fundraiser, or sales/awards meeting. Be careful about wrecking your results by asking an amateur MC to host your big night.
Don’t take the risk of handing the steering wheel of your meeting to an amateur emcee. Work with an experienced and entertaining emcee. Your audience will have more fun at your event. And you will look good for making your meeting a smashing success.
Adam Christing is a popular Event MC and Funny Motivational Speaker. He is the author of Your Life is a Joke: 12 Ways to Go from Ha Ha to AHA! (For more information go to Adam Christing’s Homepage)
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in the past decade, adopting a baby from a 3rd international united states of america has end up incredibly popular with rich households inside the west.
the motive for this trend is up for debate, a few characteristic this surge in 0.33 global adoptions to a-list celebrities including angelina jolie and madonna, each of whom have adopted children from international locations suffering from warfare, poverty and corruption.
in the meantime, there are folks that argue that the inflow in 0.33 global adoptions and charity campaigns have raised attention for children’s struggling around the world.
of route, with any trend, there are constantly individuals who try and take advantage of it for their own economic benefit. so it is no wonder that scammers have observed an opportunity within the adoption marketplace to make a few brief coins.
one family who fell foul to an intricate adoption scam turned into the davis own family from ohio. jessica and adam davis already had 4 kids, but they didn’t experience absolutely complete. to remedy the situation, the couple decided to undertake a child from africa.
the adoption organization stored telling the davis family that the younger girl’s mom wasn’t capable of take care of her. clearly, they determined that they had to interfere and provide the child a better hazard in existence.
so, in 2015, they flew to uganda to fulfill namata. however they didn’t meet her in the tiny village in which she’d lived her entire existence. alternatively, they traveled to an orphanage four hours away, wherein she become held in a room with “no toys” and “bars on the home windows.”
quickly they fell in love with their daughter who thrived in her new surroundings. but, six months later, everything might come crumbling down while namata learned sufficient english to have the ability to tell her adoptive mother and father that she overlooked her mom.
“each single aspect that we had been informed in that record … she unraveled to be a lie,” jessica tells cnn.
horrified that they’ll have “participated in taking a toddler from a loving family,” they alerted america state department to their scenario.
in the meantime, they prepared a facetime video call with namata’s biological mother, who by way of now were tracked down via volunteers at uganda reunite, a non-income company that ambitions to reunite youngsters taken from uganda below false pretenses with their dad and mom.
then to verify this, they spoke to her. she instructed the davis circle of relatives how she’d agreed to send namata to an american family for education, but she’d been instructed that namata could return once she’d completed faculty. she had no idea that she was signing away all parental rights with no threat of ever seeing her daughter once more.
consistent with representatives at reunite uganda, the scheme that namata’s mother fell foul to is a not unusual one in african international locations.
usually, a representative will visit the church of a small village and communicate of a better life for the children, of training in the western international. they will then convince the moms, who’re typically single and suffering, to component with their children under the pretense that their toddler will go back with a full training.
then, the kid is taken to an orphanage where they may be offered for as tons as $15,000 every to households who are looking for to undertake.
the davis family knew they couldn’t maintain namata. it did not experience right to accomplish that given that they knew the reality. so, 365 days when they delivered her into their family, the davis circle of relatives returned namata to uganda, wherein she turned into reunited along with her cherished mother.
namata is now again domestic in which she actually belongs. her tale, whilst a disturbing and turbulent story, is assisting to elevate cognizance with other families trying to undertake. so even as it was heartbreaking for her to bear it, and her mother and the davis circle of relatives, there may be no doubt that she is assisting keep loads of other children across 1/3 global countries who are being trafficked to wealthy families seeking a brand new addition to their domestic.
we wish namata and the davis own family the very exceptional for the future, now that this nightmare is in the back of them.
Evan Ross is a famous American actor cum musician. In 2006 he started his professional journey as an actor. His birth name is Evan Olav Næss. In 2011 Ross released his first music single Yes Me. This 29 years old celebrity has starred in several successful films and television series. He is the youngest child of famous musician Diana Ross. Here is a quick summary of Evan Ross’ net worth in 2018, career and earnings.
Evan Olav Næss was born on 26th August 1988 in Greenwich, Connecticut, the United States to Diana Ross and Arne Næss Jr. Evan’s father was a shipping magnate, Norwegian businessman, and mountaineer as well and his mother is an entertainer who was the lead singer of the band the Supremes.
Evan belongs to Norwegian and German ancestry, his mother Diana is African-American. His family has a unique connection to great personalities such as Arne Næss, the famous Norwegian philosopher, and Arthur T-Boy Ross. Evan’s parents got divorced in 2000. In 2004 his father died in an accident in Cape Town, South Africa.
Evan started studying at Greenwich High School, his community school but he did not continue his study for another reason. After leaving his school, Evan moved towards learning music. He joined several musical classes. Ross joined few musical groups and bands in order to implement his music learning practically.
In 2013 Ross started dating famous singer Ashlee Simpson, and they got married in the next year. This couple has a daughter named Jagger Snow Ross.
Professionally he is very successful in his life as a famous actor. Evan started his career as a debut actor in ATL, an American comedy-drama film. He appeared in some music videos including Nasty Girl and Just Go. He has appeared in several famous films like Linewatch (2008), Gardens of the Night (2008), Life Is Hot in Cracktown (2009).
Ross engages himself in television series. In 2010, he cast a drama series of CW, 90210 and became more popular. He appeared in Mooz-lum in the same year. Ross performed in another show Case 219. In 2011 Ross starred in The Family Tree, a popular comedy. Some of his notable roles are in several films like 96 minutes, Black Water Transit, N.Y.C. Underground, Supremacy, and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay part 1 & part 2.
In his career Evan played some roles in television series such as in Life Support, Luck, Girlfriends, Wicked City, CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story and Star. Apart from his acting Ross is associated with the music world. In this sector, he made his debut in 2007. Some of his notable works are How to live alone, Life has a funny way, you make me happy, Daddy again Little Lullaby and so on. In 2011 he released his single Yes Me which became very popular among modern generations. He has a lot of achievements in his career.
Evan Ross got nominated for NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a TV Movie series – Life Support (dramatic special) in 2008. In 2011 he won the SXSW Competition Award for his film 96 Minutes in the category of Breakthrough Performance. The same year Ross was nominated for a Black Reel Award as the Best Actor in Mooz-lum.
Evan Ross has an estimated net worth of $28 million. The estimation of his net worth comes from his acting and music career. Ross’s yearly income is $2,424,000 from his acting, tours, and travels. He earns by add and sponsoring on social platforms as well. A large part of his earning comes from his film contracts.
Evan Ross is a very talented actor and a good musician. In his life and professional career Ross remained away from different types of controversies. This is a good sign of an actor’s life. Ross has a huge fan following base on social sites. He knows how to keep calm in public and always maintain his good image in front of his followers. He has been considered as a cool guy and graceful person in the film industry.
You tell them thank you, which one is your avatar, sure is cute. Hope your birthday was good too. Thanks to everyone.
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Well the whole process from planning to executing the job has been very efficient and free of stress. Mike was very understanding and accommodating of our requirements at the planning / design phase... and his supervision during installation was very welcome and reassuring for us.
Powers/Abilities: Sherlock Holmes possessed an exceptional analytical mind. His close attention to minute details combined with an intimate knowledge of a variety of esoteric subjects and substantial, if less in-depth, knowledge of an incredibly wide range of topics made him uniquely capable of solving crimes which baffled others through a combination of spotting seemingly insignificant clues, making connections others could not, and deductive reasoning.
Additionally, Holmes was an astounding physical specimen. He was strong enough to bend an iron bar with his bare hands, a skilled boxer and expert in Baritsu (a Japanese form of wrestling) and other obscure martial arts, a proficient fencer, and a capable shot with pistols and revolvers. He was a master of disguise, using both make-up and considerable acting prowess to great effect. He was an exceptional violinist.
History: In height he was rather over six feet, and so excessively lean that he seemed to be considerably taller. His eyes were sharp and piercing, save during those intervals of torpor to which I have alluded; and his thin, hawk-like nose gave his whole expression an air of alertness and decision. His chin, too, had the prominence and squareness which mark the man of determination.
Sherlock Holmes came from country squire stock sometime in the mid-19th century. Both he and his elder brother Mycroft proved to have incredibly acute analytical minds; in adulthood, Mycroft went into unspecified government work, while Sherlock turned his skills to solving crime. He grew to be over six feet tall and slender, with piercing grey eyes, thin lips and a hawklike nose; though to casual observers he often seemed aloof, in truth he cared deeply for both his friends and justice. In 1881, he was searching for suitable lodgings in London, and found a suite of rooms, 221B, at Mrs. Hudson's boarding house on Baker Street; however, while he felt the rooms would be ideal for his purposes, the rent proved too high, and he looked for someone to share the costs with. Doing research at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, he happened to mention his predicament to one of the doctors, Stamford, who introduced him to Dr. John Watson, a surgeon recently returned from Army service in Afghanistan, and similarly seeking comfortable rooms at an affordable price. Stamford introduced the two men, who a day later agreed to share the apartment between them, and soon became good friends. After a short while living together, Watson learned of Holmes' chosen profession, and was invited to accompany Holmes when Scotland Yard's Inspector Gregson requested his help investigating the mysterious death of a man at the derelict house at Number 3, Lauriston Gardens, off the Brixton Road, where Holmes swiftly identified the murderer as one Jefferson Hope.
Holmes continued to solve innumerable cases, often with Watson accompanying him. Watson became his unofficial biographer, selling chronicles of Holmes' cases to papers and magazines; this annoyed Holmes somewhat, more because he felt Watson's write-ups of his work "embellished" what had happened than because he disliked having his work recorded. To Watson's disquiet, Holmes was prone to periods of depression between cases, for a time dealing with his boredom by using drugs such as cocaine and morphine (then quite legal). As his fame spread, his finances also improved; while he would charge large fees for clients who could afford them, he would also work for free if the cause was good and the client less wealthy. He purchased five other residences across London, which he used as safe houses and places to store disguises, and he sometimes used local urchins, his "Baker Street Irregulars," as his eyes and ears on the street and as messengers.
Comments: Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who based the character in part on Dr. Joseph Bell, his medical lecturer from Edinburgh University. Originally intended to be called Sherringford Holmes, and partnered with "Ormond Sacker" rather than John Watson, Sherlock Holmes debuted in A Study in Scarlet, published in Beeton's Christmas Annual in 1887, and later as a separate novel. He returned three years later in a second novel, The Sign of the Four, in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine, February 1890 (later printings lost the second "the"). This was followed in 1891 by the first Holmes short story, A Scandal in Bohemia, published in The Strand Magazine, which would be the detective's home for several years, becoming irrevocably associated with him. In 1893 Doyle tried to kill off Holmes, having become tired of the character, sending him over the Reichenbach Falls in His Last Bow, but constant pressure from Holmes fans saw Doyle relent, reviving the character in 1902 in a pre-death novel, The Hound of the Baskervilles, and then revealing he had survived the falls in 1903 in The Adventure of the Empty House. By the time the last Holmes story was published in 1927, Doyle had written a total of four novels (A Study In Scarlet, The Sign of Four, The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Valley of Fear) and 56 short stories (collected in five volumes: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, His Last Bow, and The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes). Between them, these form what Holmes afficianados term "The Canon" (see below), separating the Doyle penned stories from the multitude of Holmes tales produced by other writers in the years since.
Over the years several artists have illustrated the Holmes stories. D.H. Friston, who produced four pictures for Beeton's Christmas Annual's original publication of A Study in Scarlet, thus providing the world with its first visual depiction of the character, which can be seen on the right. However, the artist who defined Holmes and became forever associated with him was Sydney Paget, who was hired to provide art for The Strand's publication of the short stories which later made up The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Ironically Sydney was not the man the owners of The Strand had intended to hire; they wanted his younger and then-better known brother, Walter, but accidentally sent the letter of commission to Sydney.
Sydney would go on to provide 537 drawings for the Holmes stories, and introduced the deerstalker hat and Inverness cape which became synonymous with the character in most people's minds, despite the fact that Holmes himself was never described in the stories as wearing either one. There are claims that Sydney based Holmes appearance on his brother Walter, but their other brother, Henry, apparently refuted this in a letter printed in the 1912 Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Walter Paget would eventually illustrate a Holmes tale, The Adventure of The Dying Detective in 1913.
Holmes has appeared in numerous short stories and novels since Doyle's passing, and likewise inspired innumerable imitators, pastiches and parodies. He's encountered virtually every other great literary figure at some point or other, often multiple times under the pens of different authors, including Fu Manchu, Dr. Moreau, Mr.Hyde, Professor Challenger, Dracula, Griffen, Dorian Gray, Varney the Vampire, Abraham van Helsing, Raffles, Spring-Heeled Jack, Allan Quatermain, Tarzan, the Doctor, Quasimodo, the War of the Worlds' Martians, and many more; he's also caught the real-world serial killer Jack the Ripper on several occasions. The list of non-canon Holmes novels could fill an entire site, and indeed, there already exist a few good sites devoted to just this topic, so rather than reproduce all that work, here's a couple of links:
The other visual trademark of Holmes, his curved meershaum pipe, did not originate from either the text or illustrations of the original stories. Instead it came from the stage performance of Holmes by actor and writer William Gillette, who rewrote Doyles' draft of a Holmes play, Sherlock Holmes A Drama in Four Acts, and from 1899 toured in the role across the US and UK. Gillette would go on to perform the first Holmes broadcast, and even turn the play into a silent film, making him the first man in three mediums to portray Holmes, and his likeness was used in artist Frederic Dorr Steele's drawings of the character for American printings, thus guaranteeing that for many people, Gillette's appearance was their first exposure to the character, and other actors performing the play adopted Gillette's look as well. Gillette wore the Inverness cape and deerstalker in each performance. Wanting to have a large pipe that would be visible to the audience as well, Gillette found he could not keep his hands free by holding a regular, straight pipe in his clenched teeth, as it impeded him speaking his lines; however, the curved meershaum presented no such problem. Gillette would tour with the play on and off until 1932.
Holmes has continued to appear on stage in various productions, possibly the most notable being in 1988 in The Secret of Sherlock Holmes, a West End production in London which saw actors Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke playing Holmes and Watson; both men had already become famous for their definitive depictions of the same characters in Granada Television's Sherlock Holmes series.
Sherlock Holmes has probably been adapted for the screen more times than any other fictional character, with one-off films, series, and serials made in countries all across the world. The first known Holmes film was the 1900 short Sherlock Holmes Baffled, coming in at under a minute in length. Further adaptations followed, too many for me to cover them all here - again, they could fill an entire website, so here's a good one to check out if you are interested:
Nearly the most notable and definitive screen Holmes was Basil Rathbone; he'd still hold the title if it wasn't for the aforementioned Jeremy Brett in the 1980s. Rathbone played Holmes across 14 films between the years 1939 and 1946, beginning with Hound of the Baskervilles. After the first two films, the stories were moved from the Victorian era to the present day, allowing Holmes to battle Nazis during the Second World War.
However, Rathbone's crown was taken during the 1980s by the actor who remains the screen's best Holmes, Jeremy Brett. He began his Holmesian career with the airing of A Scandal in Bohemia on ITV on April 24th 1984, the first in a series produced by Granada Television. As well as providing a stunning performance as the detective, the series also maintained excellent production values, and was truer to the stories than most of the prior adaptations in any media, with Brett not donning the signature but inaccurate deerstalker and Watson portrayed as he was in the books as an intelligent companion, not the bumbling fool he had become on all too many screen adventures. Forty one of the sixty canon Holmes tales were adapted before the series ended in 1995 with the untimely demise of Brett from a heart attack.
Given the sheer number of Holmes adaptations, I'm only going to touch on a handful of other performances, picked largely because each has, to me, an interesting element or twist to it that makes it stand out from the crowd.
Horror movie icon Peter Cushing played Sherlock Holmes in Hammer's 1959 feature The Hound of the Baskervilles, the first Holmes film made in colour. He would later return to the role in 1968 for the BBC series Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, which ran for 16 episodes, and again in 1984, playing the now elderly Holmes in Channel 4's The Masks of Death, set in 1913, with Holmes coming out of retirement to solve a case which national security hinged upon.
1965 saw the release of Murder by Decree starring John Neville, and pitted the great detective against the 19th century's greatest crime mystery, with Holmes pursuing Jack the Ripper. The same basic concept, perhaps better executed, formed the basis for 1979's Murder by Decree, with Christopher Plummer as Holmes. In 1982 Tom Baker, who had recently left Doctor Who after seven years in that role, tried his hand as the Baker Street sleuth in a four part BBC mini-series adapting The Hound of the Baskervilles.
1985 saw the Chris Columbus penned Young Sherlock Holmes, starring Nicholas Rowe as a teenage Holmes; what could have been a disastrous mess, trying to show Holmes' "origin" in a story which included Holmes falling in love, meeting Watson ahead of their canonical first encounter, Egyptian cults and CGI opponents as part of an action-adventure romp for younger viewers instead turned out to be an enjoyable and sometimes poignant tale.
In 2009 Guy Ritchie directed a major motion picture Sherlock Holmes movie, starring Robert Downey Jr. as a version of the detective who, while still cerebral, was more of a two-fisted adventurer than normally depicted, alongside a similarly feisty Watson, portrayed by Jude Law. A box-office success, a sequel was released prior to Christmas 2011.
In 2010, having been inspired by how moving Rathbone's Holmes to the then modern-day of the 1940s had revitalised the tales, writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss reimagined the character in the modern world, with access to the internet and texting. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Watson, six feature length adventures of Sherlock have aired to date on BBC 1 to critical and ratings success, and another series of three more stories have been commissioned.
As well as the Holmes adaptations, on two occasions Holmes' helpers, the Baker Street Irregulars, have been the stars of their own series. 1983 saw the BBC produce 8 episodes of The Baker Street Boys, with Roger Ostime occasionally turning up as Holmes, and in 2007 the BBC released Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars with Jonathan Pryce as the detective. And though not Holmes in name, in 2001 the BBC's Murder Rooms showed a young Arthur Conan Doyle teaming up with Dr. Joseph Bell to solve crimes.
As with other mediums, Holmes had made numerous comic appearances, his iconic status making him irresistible for writers looking for a suitable character to team their own detective heroes with. Holmes has teamed up with the Batman, fought villains the Joker and Eclipso, was acknowledged in absentia as a teacher of both Doc Savage and the Shadow during their respective DC Comics runs, is related to Marvel Comics' Clive Reston (ally of Shang-Chi, who is tied by blood to another literary great, Fu Manchu), turned up in Planetary as part of a conspiracy of late 19th century individuals to manipulate the world into becoming a better place (alongside John Griffin, H.G. Wells, Frankenstein and his Monster, Robur the Conqueror, Carnacki the Ghost-Hunter and Dracula), and is mentioned several times in League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, where both his brother Mycroft and his foe Moriarty play large roles.
Holmes has never seemed able to hold down a successful series, but despite this publishers keep trying, and he has starred in numerous titles over the years. A far from complete list includes:
The first Holmes newspaper strip, illustrated by Leo O'Mealia for Bell Newspaper Syndicate. It ran between 1930 and 1932, adapting existing Holmes tales. A little over a decade later, Holmes had his first foray into comics proper, sharing one third of Gilberton's Classic Comics #21 (1944) in an adaptation of The Sign of Four; he returned to take the entirety of Classic Comics #33 (1947), which adapted A Study in Scarlet and The Hound of the Baskervilles.
Between 1954 and 1956 Holmes returned to newspapers in a strip written by Edith Meisner and illustrated by Mike Sekowsky for the New York Herald. He was back in comics for Charlton's Sherlock Holmes in 1955, but only lasted two issues; Dell brought him to their Four Color Comics for #1169 (1961) and #1245 (1962), which unusually for Holmes comics at that time were new adventures and not adaptations of the Canon.
In 1975 Marvel did a two part adaptation of Hound of the Baskervilles in Marvel Preview #5 and 6; only a few months later DC gave Holmes a one-shot in 1975 (clearly planned to be a series, as it advertised the second issue which never came out), in which writer Dennis O'Neill and artist Walt Simonson adapted The Final Problem and The Empty House.
However Holmes became much more prolific in the 1980s, as his original stories approached public domain status and numerous independent publishers looked for a title with name-recognition to help establish them.
But its when his stories started to move into the public domain that Holmes really took off in comics.
Eternity Comics in the late 1980s released a 23 issue Sherlock Holmes series (reprinting the New York Herald Tribune's newspaper strip), The Sherlock Holmes Casebook #1-2 (reprinting the Dell series), Sherlock Holmes of the 30s #1-7 (reprinting the Bell Newspaper Syndicate strip), and new stories Scarlet by Gaslight #1-4 (pitting Holmes vs. Dracula), A Case of Blind Fear #1-4 (Holmes vs. the Invisible Man), and Sherlock Holmes in the Case of the Missing Martian #1-4 (Holmes vs. Jack the Ripper and H.G.Well's Martians). By all accounts, while the concepts behind these three tales were interesting, the execution and story telling wasn't.
Renegade Press produced 15 issues of Cases of Sherlock Holmes, starting in 1985; issues #16 to 20 were then published by Northstar, who also produced one issue of Chronicles of Crime and Mystery: Sherlock Holmes, and three issues of Sherlock Holmes Tales of Mystery and Suspense in 1992 (thanks to Armida Gilbert for correcting me on how many issues of each series were published).
In the early 1990s Caliber Comics published many series (sometimes via its imprints including Adventure Comics and Tome Press), including adaptations of The Adventure of the Copper Beeches, Musgrave Ritual and Naval Treaty, as well as the magazine title Sherlock Holmes Reader (mixing articles and stories), and new tales such as Sherlock Holmes: Return of the Devil in which Moriarty returned (2 part miniseries), the self-explanatory Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Holmes, and Sherlock Holmes: Adventure of the Opera Ghost where he fought the Phantom of the Opera (2 part mini-series). He also guest starred in Dracula: The Suicide Club.
Since 1997 Moonstone has published new Holmes stories, including Sherlock Holmes Mysteries, Sherlock Holmes and the Clown Prince of London, as well as reprinting some of the original material from Eternity and Caliber. In 2008 the intend to release a crossover between Sherlock Holmes and Carl Kolchak, and have announced that Holmes will take part in their company wide crossover Dark Side of the Moon, alongside the Phantom, Buckaroo Banzai, Captain Action, the Cisco Kid, Airboy, Domino Lady, Kolchak, and Mandrake.
Dynamite Entertainment have also recently released a new Sherlock Holmes comic, written by John Reppion and Leah Moore, while Ian Edginton has written several adaptations of Holmes stories for SelfMadeHero's graphic novel line.
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The Winery at Bull Run in Fairfax County is planning to double its production with help from the state and county.
The winery plans to invest $1.7 million, create 38 new jobs and build a new production facility. The winery is next to the Manassas National Battlefield Park and currently produces 13,000 cases of wine each year.
Gov. Ralph Northam approved a $100,000 grant from the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund, according to an announcement Thursday. Fairfax County will match the state grant with $100,000.
The winery has to meet performance goals or refund the money to the state and county. The grant requires the Winery at Bull Run to invest $1.7 million, produce 10 new, full-time jobs, 28 part-time jobs and buy $436,820 in Virginia agricultural products over three years, according to Brian Worthy, a Fairfax County spokesman.
The winery will make annual reports to the state and county on its progress. Plans also include new equipment and a new 8,000-square-foot production facility. The new jobs being created will include winemakers, tasting room staff and cellar hands.
The Winery at Bull Run opened in 2012 on 225 acres and says that its wines are made using only Virginia-grown grapes. It also grows grapes on a 40-acre vineyard in Rappahannock County.
A Winery at Bull Run spokeswoman said it employs around 70 people. The new full-time jobs would pay at least $42,980, and the part-time or seasonal jobs will pay at least $22,880.
Opposition Leader Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3), right, said he was only being civil when speaking on issues concerning Ninth District Representative Dr The Hon Hubert O'Neal (left) at his public meeting in Virgin Gorda on November 2, 2016. Photo: VINO/File
Persons at the meeting called by Dr The Hon Hubert O'Neal (R9) at the Catholic Community Centre in Virgin Gorda on November 9, 2016. Photo: VINO
“So I want the Member to know that I am not going to take that kind of abuse from him. And if he is expecting me to just crawl up in my shell like a soldier crab and say nothing about it, that is not going to happen either.”
Meanwhile, Hon Fraser addressed the matter on his Facebook page on November 10, 2016, saying that in a “weird and incredibly ill-advised meeting” Dr O’Neal made a series of threats to him in his capacity as Leader of the Opposition and that he wished to respond with a hope that civility can return to politics in the Virgin Islands.
“Unlike the hostilities and threatening antics of Dr O'Neal -Member for the 9th District-, I thought I was quite civil to the Member as I only pointed out my observations, evidenced by the opening paragraphs of my very comprehensive presentation which had little else to do with him….There have been many observations that I made during the last General Elections Campaign, but none was more pertinent to you the people of Virgin Gorda than the need for you to ensure that your next Representative be someone in a position of high authority,” Hon Fraser said in sticking to his argument that Dr O’Neal lacks clout.
Meanwhile, many Virgin Gordians on social media expressed disappointment with their Representative. Some even suggested that the threats by Dr O’Neal were made outside of the House of Assembly where he was not protected by immunity and that the matter should be reported to the police.
Another said the Ninth District did not belong to the Representative and that any Member should be free to call meetings there. Dr O’Neal had called the meeting in Virgin Gorda by Hon Fraser ‘unprecedented’.
you loose you temper in the Heat of the Moment..... not 7 days after the fact. He should have been level headed enough to formulate a better response, he had enough time to write, rewrite wrote and rewrote his speech. What he did was in really bad taste and a discredit to his office.
By trying to sound tough enough he lost all credibility with the people, and did more damage to his representation than anything the opposition leader could have said. His people needed to take away his twitter fingers opps sorry... well in his case turn off the microphone
pure politics!!!! while the people suffer and these two guys simply wants to look good in the eyes of their respective voters(stop the nonsense;put heads together for the better of our territory)...wake up and shift away from NDP this !!! and the VIP that!!! (one tribe and we dont need no more tribalism)
@ Myron: now you know better than to be here calling fraser a statesman; this guys only have strong political support in district # 3 and look at his margin of victory in 2015(thanks to st thomas votes)....now; if he have balls he will run at large come 2016(now that's a true statesman)....(this have been a paid political announcement)
I try to give people the benefit of the doubt, but this was a bit much. I do not agree with the way Dr O'Neal addressed this matter. He should have addressed Hon Fraser directly. Give him a call or something. Fine, he did not attend the meeting, but Hon. Fraser did inform him, he had a choice.
On another note, Dr O'Neal was out of line. As a representative, a member of the House and as a grown man, he should have conducted himself better. What if a resident in that district tells him something he doesn't like, would he get physical? This man was not ready for the political arena. Hon Fraser has been bashed more than a coconut and he has NEVER stooped so low. Dr. O'Neal needs to issue a public apology.
Since when Bertie get some much balls. Thing to talk mehson. He busy playing bad man, but if I was Fraser I would report him to the police and say I'm in fear for my life because this man made a public threat. No need for witnessess cause it's already breaking news. Bertie know Fraser speaking the truth so he get vex, that's all it is.
disapointed fraser not taking up d challenge. had mah bush tea ready and front seat. rumble on the rock...burtie talks a good fight but my money was on joe fraser.. fighter has to have head too
take him on fraser he will see all the pigs from pig city in his sleep .dont take that threat as no joke .i warn you
Hey.......maybe we can turn this into a fundraiser. D9 vs D3. Winner takes all for a charity or school in their district...lol. What you all think?
Fraser right to not take him on because that is child's play. I doubt he has time for that nonsense. Do not always like VIP's approach but one thing about them is that they behaved like men. As a female I dislike seeing all of this whining, fussing and over emotionalism seen in recent years.
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Our county was was hit hard and early by globalization and the export of jobs. Our towns were largely formed around mills, and when the mills were closed in the 1980s, the towns were stressed to the extreme. Many workers moved away or retired, and those remaining in the towns themselves were largely poor and Black with few options.
Now with the new natural gas boom creating by dubious and dangerous deep underground ‘fracking’ explosions, Shell Oil wants to build a new 'ethylene cracker’ plant that turns natural gas into plastics. Fewer than 1000 people would work in the new $1.2 billion facility, but 10,000 people would be hired over five years to build it, and perhaps another 7000 more for new plastic manufacturing plants draw to be created alongside it.
For the county, it means two things. First, a complete turnaround for employment and new small business and new orders for the tube mill still running. Second, since hundreds of new ‘fracking’ gas wells would be needed to feed the ‘cracker,’ there is serious danger to the county’s water supply and many other health and environmental issues.
So we have a big ongoing debate. Are you for or against the ‘cracker.’ Are you opposed to fracking? Or do you just want to tax and regulate it? And what about clean and green energy?
The issue keeps coming up in various forums, including our Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Committee page on Facebook. I had posted some pictures to it showing the natural beauty of our area, which led some to say it could all be ruined by the ‘cracker’. Here’s my brief reply:
'Beauty' looks one way out in the townships. But in the deindustrialized mill towns along the rivers, you see something else--the impact of joblessness is not so pretty. You have to view these things strategically, meaning the whole, not just the part, the future, not just the present, and who are the key engines of change as your allies, if not the unemployed and underemployed. In order to unite the many to defeat the few, you have to find ways to unite people who disagree on many things--no easy task, but it's demanded of us.
Query to me: Why haven't jobs come to Beaver County? The skilled left the area for better jobs and now the perfect storm. I do not know the percentages of skilled or college grads or even people who only have a high school diploma or just a GED in Beaver County.
CarlD: The lack of opportunity means we already have exported a good number of our youth, or at least those with options and prospects. We are demographically now one of the oldest counties, if not the oldest, even though we still have many distressed young people among us, under-employed and unemployed. We have the means to create skills--BCCC, Robert Morris, Geneva and Penn State Beaver--and we have done so.
But I know younger folks in my own family, educated, who have moved away for lack of new industry. For those remaining, the fracking jobs, the trucker jobs related to it and the construction jobs related to the 'cracker' are viewed by them as a Godsend, or potentially so.
Our task is first, to defend clean water, and second figure out a positive way to deal with this developing industry. I doubt that it's going to be stopped, but it can be modified and a share of the profits from it can be diverted toward green renewables in the longer run. The devil is in the details, of course, but I don't think we do well simply to avoid those details with an abolitionist stance not likely to get very far and likely to separate us from real friends. Even people working at building a 'cracker' have an interest in clean water…
Don’t look for this debate to be resolved easily. The opinion and suggestion box is now open! Feel free to comment.
Imagine the jobs that could be created if the Farm Bill, now intended to relieve farmers from the land to work instead in factories, if the farm bill instead of mostly going to industrial agriculture in few states, went to local agriculture instead. At $50 billion a year, that's $166 a person in the US. A city of a million would get $166 million a year to support local agriculture, and jobs would be abundant. As well, even the poor could afford healthy food. We need to reconsider why we want factory jobs instead of agricultural ones, at such great cost to our national health, as well as to the environment.
I love pasta. It was over bowls of pasta at a favorite Italian restaurant that Patrick told his parents we were getting married.
Patrick and I hadn’t been dating long, but we both knew we were meant for each other. I had been told that when you meet the right person, you just “know.” Many suitors before Patrick I asked myself,”do I know???” And then Patrick came along, and I just knew. We both knew we wanted to spend forever together before we even held hands. (You can read more about our Love Story here.)
Since we hadn’t been dating long, I hadn’t had the chance to meet his parents until all four of us were clustered around bowls of fettuccine, spaghetti bolognese, lasagna and pesto ravioli. As we were chatting, Patrick, asked his dad, “Can you pass the salt?” then under his breath with a muffled cough announced “and we’re getting married.” (He thought it would be funny to tell them this way). Both parents’ eyes grew wide as Patrick affirmed we were engaged followed by a flood of their happy tears.
Over 8 years and many bowls of pasta later, we are still meant for each other – we are better together. Kind of like fettuccine and Alfredo, spaghetti and bolognese, and this Creamy Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta, Parmesan Chicken and YOU! A cheesy tie in? Yes, literally. Thank you Parmesan.
This Creamy Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta reminds me of the tastes of Italy we giddily celebrated over that night. Its dimensions of flavor will transport your whole household to the finest Italian restaurant (at a fraction of the cost I might add). This pasta boasts layered flavors of sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, fresh basil, fresh parsley, garlic, shallots and spices with the crunch of sauteed bell peppers and squash, fire roasted tomatoes and smooth al dente pasta all bathed in a luscious creamy sauce. Now the ingredient list is long for this sauce, but I promise it comes together very quickly and is so worth it. Most of the ingredients are added to the food processor and processed a couple times-seriously takes less than a couple minutes. Please don’t shy away from this awesomeness.
The sundried tomato pesto is then sauteed until soft and fragrant, then the vegetables are added to saute as they soak up all the pesto goodness.
Then add your chicken broth, milk and cream, fire roasted tomatoes and a splash of balsamic vinegar and let your sauce creamify. And then its pasta time…
You can either consume this pasta as is (and you won’t be able to resist eating at least some of the pasta as it is), or you can add sauteed chicken or go to extra lengths of deliciousness and add chicken coated in spiced floured, browned and finished in the oven, broiled until crispy then piled high with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Basically amazing.
With one bite you will know this Creamy Sundried Tomato Basil Pesto Pasta with Parmesan Chicken and You are meant for each other.
Chicken (optional) : Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil (for easy cleanup) and place a cooking rack on top; lightly spray cooking rack with cooking spray.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Combine Chicken Breading ingredients in a bowl/shallow dish then dredge chicken breasts in mixture. Tap off any excess flour then add chicken to skillet and cook until golden brown on one side, 3-5 minutes. Flip and cook chicken until the other side is golden, 2-3 minutes, then transfer chicken to prepared cooking rack and finish baking in the oven, 5-7 minutes, or until cooked through (cooking time will depend on size and thickness of chicken). Broil chicken until crispy, flip chicken, top with Parmesan cheese and broil until cheese is golden.
Stir in chicken broth until well incorporated then stir in heavy cream/cornstarch slurry, milk, fire roasted tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and sugar. Bring sauce to a boil then reduce to simmer until thickened and vegetables are crisp-tender.
*Optional but recommended! Alternatively you can combine olive oil and the breading spices, rub over chicken and saute chicken then add Parmesan to the entire skillet.
Oh wow, I LOVE the idea of sun dried tomatoes blended in the pesto! Def trying this one, looks delicious!
Thanks so much Spencer! It is one of my favorite pestos and sauces ever – can’t wait for you to try it! hope you love it as much as I do!
WOW! This pasta is amazing! I made it first without the chicken and loved it so much I made it the next week with the chicken. Both wonderful. This is a new family favorite. Thank you for such a delicious recipe!
YAY! I love that you love it Diana! And you are most welcome! Finding a new family favorite is always exciting 🙂 Hope you find more to love here!
I enjoyed this but for some reason my pasta came out creamer than the photo – I even added less cream than specified. Was still delicious and my parents have requested it again as it was (I’ll try to screw it up twice…) but for me and OH I’ll leave the milk, cream and some cornflour out. Thanks!
Hi Jo! I am so happy you enjoyed this pasta! I’m not sure why it turned out creamier but I’m glad it was a welcome change 🙂
First off, I’ve just discovered your blog & I am absolutely in love with it! So far, I’ve only made this recipe but I already know I’m going to try many more. Also, your pictures look absolutely amazing!
I stumbled across this recipe because I had some sun-dried tomatoes that I had to use up & I looove sun-dried tomato pesto.
I have to say, I only made the pesto and tossed it with pasta & some grilled chicken and red bell peppers but it turned out great! So flavorful! Thanks for the recipe :)!
Hi Agnes, welcome to my site all the way from the Netherlands! My dad actually lived there for two years while serving a mission and he LOVED it! I am so happy you you loved this pasta! I might also like my Sundried Tomato Basil Shrimp Pasta which I based off of the recipe you just made: https://carlsbadcravings.com/20-minute-sun-dried-tomato-basil-shrimp-pasta/ I hope you have fun exploring and thanks for making my day with your kind comment!
This looks amazing and I’m looking forward to trying it, however, I won’t have the time or resources to make the pesto myself. Can you tell me approximately how much your recipe makes so I can purchase the equivalent pre-made?
Hi Sequoya, I’m not quite sure how much it makes, but you could start with 1/3 cup and more to taste. Enjoy!
I wrote down the ingredients for the recipe, but when I got to the market I was excited by all of the fall vegetables so I swapped the summer squash for a beautiful butternut squash and my boyfriend was thrilled (me too!). I did not add sugar to offset the sweeter taste of the squash. Overall, great recipe! Thank you for sharing your love for food with us 🙂
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Welcome to the nutritional vitamin d content in 24 different types of lamb, ranging from 2 IU to 0 IU per 100g. The basic type of lamb is Lamb, ground, raw, where the amount of vitamin d in 100g is 2 IU.
Below is a summary list for the top ten lamb items ranked by the amount or level of vitamin d in 100g.
6. Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4 fat, choice, cooked : 2IU
Following on from the ten top lamb items or products containing vitamin d we have a more comprehensive break down of Lamb, ground, raw, and the highest item containing vitamin d which is Lamb, domestic, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4 fat, choice, cooked, roasted. We also give a comparison of average values, median values and lowest values along with a comparison with other food groups and assess the effects of storage and preparation on the 24 types of lamb.
At the bottom of the page is the full list for the 24 different types of lamb based on the content in different servings in grams and oz (and other serving sizes), providing a comprehensive analysis of the vitamin d content in lamb.
The full nutrition content, RDA percentages and levels for Lamb, ground, raw should be considered along with the vitamin d content. This food profile is part of our list of food and drinks under the general group Lamb, Veal, and Game Products.Other important and vitamin d related nutrients are Calories, Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate. For this 100g serving in your diet, the amount of Calories is 282 kcal (14% RDA), the amount of Protein is 16.56 g (30% RDA), the amount of Fat is 23.41 g (36% RDA) and the amount of Carbohydrate is 0 g. The nutritional content and facts for 100g, which includes Calories, Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate is shown in the RDA chart below as percentages of the recommended daily allowance along with the vitamin d levels in lamb.
Our proprietary nutritional density score gives a nutritional value out of 100 based on 9 different vitamins, minerals and macro nutrients. Lamb, ground, raw has a nutritional value score of 14 out of 100.
100 calories of lamb, ground, raw is a serving size of 0.35 g, and the amount of Vitamin D is 0.71 IU. Other important and related nutrients and macronutrients such as Fat, in 100 Calories are as follows; Protein 5.87 g (10.64% RDA), Fat 8.3 g (12.77% RDA), Carbohydrate 0 g (0% RDA). This is shown in the vitamin d RDA percentage chart below, based on 100 Calories, along with the other important nutrients and macro nutrients.
For the food Lamb, ground, raw the typical serving size is 1 oz (or 28.35 g) which contains 0.57 IU of Vitamin D. In terms of the gram weight and total content for this serving the Calories content is 79.95 kcal, the Protein content is 4.69 g, the Fat content is 6.64 g and the Carbohydrate content is 0 g. The percentages are shown below in the vitamin d chart, for the typical serving of vitamin d and the related and important nutritional values.
This list of 24 types of lamb, is brought to you by www.dietandfitnesstoday.com and ranges from Lamb, domestic, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4 fat, choice, cooked, roasted through to Lambs quarters, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt where all food items are ranked by the content or amount per 100g. The nutritional vitamin d content can be scaled by the amount in grams, oz or typical serving sizes. Simply click on a food item or beverage from the list at the bottom of the page to give a full dietary nutritional breakdown to answer the question how much vitamin d in lamb.
The list below gives the total vitamin d content in the 24 items from the general description 'lamb' each of which show the vitamin d amount as well as Calories, Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate. Below, is the top 24 food items shown in the vitamin d chart. This gives a quick and easy dietary comparison for the different items, where each item is listed at the bottom of the page with a nutritional summary.
The corresponding nutritional value for lamb based on our density score out of 100 (ranked by the amount of vitamin d per 100g) is shown in the below nutritional density chart.
The level of vitamin d can be affected by the method of storage for example canned or frozen and also by the method of preparation for example either raw, cooked or fried. The total number of frozen food items is 3. The highest amount of vitamin d from the 3 frozen items is in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, loin, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled where the vitamin d content is 2 IU per 100g. The total food items which are raw is 3 items. The highest amount of vitamin d from the 3 raw items is in Lamb, domestic, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4 fat, choice, raw where the content is 2 IU per 100g. The number of food items which are cooked are 21 items. The highest amount of vitamin d from the 21 cooked items is in Lamb, domestic, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4 fat, choice, cooked, roasted where the amount is 2 IU per 100g. Comparing raw and cooked lamb shows that cooking can change the levels of vitamin d by 0 IU in a 100g serving.
The average (or more correctly the arithmetic mean) amount of vitamin d contained in 100g of lamb, based on the list below of 24 different items under the general description of lamb, is 1.83 IU of vitamin d. The averages for the different nutrients are as follows; the average amount of Calories is 253.67 kcal, the average amount of Protein is 22.02 g, the average amount of Fat is 17.59 g and the average amount of Carbohydrate is g.
The median value of Vitamin D is found in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, frozen, rib, separable lean only, cooked, roasted which in 100g contains 2 IU of Vitamin D. For this serving the amount of Calories is 196 kcal, the amount of Protein is 24.42 g, the amount of Fat is 10.16 g and the amount of Carbohydrate is 0 g.
Using the list below for the 24 different lamb nutrition entries in our database, the highest amount of vitamin d is found in Lamb, domestic, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4 fat, choice, cooked, roasted which contains 2 IU of vitamin d per 100g. The associated percentage of RDA is %. For this 100g serving the Calories content is 276 kcal, the Protein content is 22.51 g, the Fat content is 19.97 g, the Carbohydrate content is 0 g.
The lowest amount of vitamin d in 100g is in Lambs quarters, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt which contains 0 IU. This gives as percentage of the recommended daily allowance % of the RDA. For this 100g serving the amount of Calories is 32 kcal, the amount of Protein is 3.2 g, the amount of Fat is 0.7 g, the amount of Carbohydrate is 5 g.
The difference between the highest and lowest values gives a vitamin d range of 2 IU per 100g. The range for the other nutrients are as follows; 244 kcal for Calories, 19.31 g for Protein, 19.27 g for Fat, 0 g for Carbohydrate.
Please remember that the above gives an accurate value in 100g for high vitamin d foods in your diet. For example 100g of Lamb, ground, raw contains 2 IU of vitamin d. However, there are other factors to consider when you are assessing your nutritional requirements. You should also take into account portion sizes when you are considering the vitamin d nutritional content.
The food with the highest vitamin d content per typical serving is Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled which contains 6.26 IU in 1 unit, cooked (yield from 1 lb raw meat) (or 313 g). For this serving the Calories content is 885.79 kcal, the Protein content is 77.47 g, the Fat content is 61.5 g and the Carbohydrate content is 0 g.
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“He’s a brand new beginner. ‘Come beneath, rook, we’re likely to trains a person about this particular activity accurate quick, ‘” Dim described. “We don’t good care exactly what curved anybody proceed. You likely will function as the All-Pro running back; a lot of us don’t good care. ”
During yesteryear around three many weeks, Sonny Jurgensen Jersey they’ve stop a particular achieved little running back soon after another — a significant valid reason which they’ve acquired around three immediate games together with, within 5-2, drive your own NFC Far eastern aspect.
The concept began around three games formerly, once they positioned Carolina’s Alfredia McCaffrey that you should 20 moving metre distances. After which this ended up Dallas’ Ezekiel Elliott, who had the opportunity just thirty-three moving metre distances. Together with Barkley obtained one of the most, um, great results: These people had the opportunity thirty seven moving metre distances all through Washington’s 20-13 access it the actual.
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Elliott obtained period amounts instead of. your own Redskins all through metre distances, metre distances for each maintain (2. 2) together with metre distances soon after talk to (0. 87). McCaffrey obtained period amounts all through metre distances (20) together with metre distances for each maintain (2. 5). Regarding Barkley, this ended up the actual hardest showing all through metre distances soon after talk to (0. 77). Jonathan Allen Jersey At the very least Barkley had the opportunity 73 obtaining metre distances.
“When you’ve obtained your own football golf ball, you’ve still got to take care of individuals, ” Dim described. “We’re likely to lead you to end up being eliminate which will running activity. You would like that you simply sit down through together with place your own football golf ball. ”
McCaffrey, Elliott together with Barkley each and every obtain at least 1 40-yard handle there’s a lot shock. Take on and do not might cope with a brand new double-digit maintain instead of. Buenos aires. The simple truth is, your own Redskins haven’t remaining a brand new handle prolonged in comparison with 10 metre distances for your running back given that 7 days 3. Lately, John Riggins Jersey they given a brand new handle including 10 metre distances in addition to prolonged all through each of the shutting 15 games.
Perhaps of the 24-point decrease within Brand-new Orleans numerous games formerly, your own Redskins positioned Alvin Kamara that you should all day long as well as metre distances together with Degree Ingram that you should 53.
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Beth Donnelly Cabán is a registered nurse and yoga teacher who has worked with people in promoting health and wellness for more than twenty years. She's an advocate for encouraging people to take health into their own hands to enhance wellbeing through daily life practices. Beth teaches people how to make low tech, low cost lifestyle changes that augment their health, wellbeing and vitality. She teaches movement, breath, awareness, and deep relaxation as ways of building and maintaining strength, stamina, endurance, balance and flexibility and to manage stress, anxiety and depression.
Beth has been teaching yoga since 1997. She teaches the Prenatal, Postpartum, and Labor & Birth Yoga Teacher Trainings Programs for the Integral Yoga Institute. She is based in Western Massachusetts where she teaches classes and workshops.
Beth is a childbirth educator and doula, and has taught hundreds of childbirth education, newborn and infant care, and breastfeeding classes, and has attended over 150 births. She served on the Board of Directors of the Childbirth Education Association of Metropolitan New York (CEAMNY) from 2008-2013, and currently teaches in their teacher certification program. She has trained with Janet Balaskas and Michel Odent at the Active Birth Centre in London and Ina May Gaskin and company at the Farm in Tennessee.
Beth also teaches movement, breath and awareness classes for people managing cancer and chronic disease. She teaches a weekly class for people affected by cancer in Amherst, MA.
Below are links (in the pictures) to ministries that we believe can aid in spiritual growth. For a more comprehensive list of radio ministries you can tap into, click on the link to One Place Christian Radio at the bottom of the list.
Radio program. Pastor James MacDonald preaches without apology straight from the pages of Scripture, provoking Christians to think and act on their faith. His Bible-teaching ministry, Walk in the Word, launched on as a radio broadcast in 1997, with the mission of "igniting passion in the people of God through the proclamation of truth." The radio program is now a daily and online broadcast, with stories from those who's lives have been forever altered by the gospel coming in from around the country.om Christian radio programs.
Radio program. Joel C. Rosenberg is the New York Times bestselling author of ten novels—The Last Jihad, The Last Days, The Ezekiel Option, The Copper Scroll, Dead Heat, The Twelfth Imam, The Tehran Initiative, Damascus Countdown, The Auschwitz Escape, and The Third Target—and five nonfiction books: Epicenter, Inside the Revolution, Implosion, Israel at War, and The Invested Life, with more than 3 million copies sold. He is also the founder of The Joshua Fund, a nonprofit educational and charitable organization to mobilize Christians to "bless Israel and her neighbors in the name of Jesus" with food, clothing, medical supplies, and other humanitarian relief. The son of a Jewish father and a Gentile mother, Joel is an evangelical Christian with a passion to make disciples of all nations and teach Bible prophecy. A graduate of Syracuse University with a BFA in filmmaking, he is married and lives with his family in Israel .
Radio program. Turning Point Ministries was founded in 1982 as the broadcast ministry of Dr. David Jeremiah to deliver the unchanging Word of God to an ever-changing world. Three decades later, with a multimedia network featuring radio, television, and online programming, magazines, and books, Turning Point reaches tens of millions of people around the globe with the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Radio program. Passionate about seeing unbelievers converted, believers established, and local churches strengthened, Truth For Life faithfully looks to God to proclaim His Truth through the program and to transform the lives of those who listen through His Spirit.
Radio program. Running the race of life is hard. But with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, trusted pastor, Erwin Lutzer takes you on a journey into the Word to help you make it across the finish line.
Since 1980, Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer has served as Senior Pastor of The Moody Church in Chicago. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on three radio programs that are heard on more than 700 outlets in the United States and around the world:
Podcast. His Way began long before Norm & Ethel moved to Newell (after Norm lost both his legs). It began in their back yard in Sioux Rapids, IA. A group of friends were sitting around a big campfire discussing their favorite subject, the Lord. They'd already been doing nursing home services for many years. Ethel became an Internet DJ and Norm was asked to preach on the station. It was there that Ethel met Cathy, who moved here in 2012 when she lost her husband.
People still wanted to hear Norm preach when they left the station, so the 3 of them together put out Bible teaching programs that reach people through emails, Facebook, and Pogo. They reach into 9 foreign countries. Norm does 3 Bible teachings a week and a Sunday message. They also do a family show with guest speakers.
Our goal: "Accurately handling the Word of Truth" (2 Tim. 2:15). Our former pastor, and current interim pastor, Jim Bartsch has put his personal Bible study notes through the years on this website to help others.
Website. EvanTell empowers Christians worldwide to share their faith through training, outreaches, tools, and resources that present the gospel in a clear, biblically accurate, and encouraging way.
Through in-person and online training as well as print and digital resources, we equip individuals, churches, academic institutions, pregnancy resource centers, mission organizations, and ministries to confidently and clearly share their faith.
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Gone are the days of being lost in translation! Founders Ryan Rogowski, Kevin Clark, and Huan-Yu Wu have created Waygo, an app to translate the world around you with the press of a button. Through Optical Character Recognition (OCR) this app allows you to translate text by simply taking a picture.
Waygo has focused on the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages but is hoping to expand to many other languages which will prove to be beneficial for travelers whether it be for business or leisure. The app recently reported 1.5 million translations from the three languages it provides.
Equipped with a free trial, Waygo can be found in the app store and further purchased for anywhere between a week to a year to a lifetime!
Jill has presented internationally at the World Health Organization – Age Friendly City and at the American Society of Aging sharing how to keep older adults connected, engaged and thriving in recreation despite illness, loss and age!
Jill has been presenting and speaking in front of groups during her 23 years in the field of recreation. With passion and enthusiasm for community engagement Jill has been a outstanding leader at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre that boasts a membership just under 4000 people in a city with a population of 40,000.
Jill has been a strong advocate for social connections and changed the delivery of traditional recreation to protect social relationships enhancing the lives of elders in the community.
Research has shown that social relationships help people age well. The traditional model of service delivery in Seniors’ Centres needs to change to accomodate the demands of three generations in one place and needs to value social relationships and protect them while adapting to the needs of an aging population.
People are living longer and doing it well, learn the role Seniors’ Centre’s can play to ensure the highest quality of life for everyone despite personal struggles, losses and change.
Jill and her team have been working collaboratively with doctors, nurses, schools, public health agencies, chronic illness support groups, and non-profits to break down barriers to participation and creating a dynamic and supportive environment that makes aging fun, and gives people a reason to jump out of bed in the morning and connect with others.
What started out as an innocent SFW episode of Star Trek, The Next Generations, munching on nachos, ice-cream sandwiches, and gummy bears, quickly mighty-morphed into a naughty photoshoot of our edible goodies.
Blue Flash canvas print by Chad Natti. Bring your artwork to life with the texture and depth of a stretched canvas print. Your image gets printed onto one of our premium canvases and then stretched on a wooden frame of 1.5" x 1.5" stretcher bars (gallery wrap) or 5/8" x 5/8" stretcher bars (museum wrap). Your canvas print will be delivered to you "ready to hang" with pre-attached hanging wire, mounting hooks, and nails.
Brazil: Emperors Palace wood print by Granger. Bring your artwork to life with the texture and added depth of a wood print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 3/4" thick maple wood. There are D-clips on the back of the print for mounting it to your wall using mounting hooks and nails (included).
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Bridge And Water Lillies canvas print by George Markiewicz. Bring your artwork to life with the texture and depth of a stretched canvas print. Your image gets printed onto one of our premium canvases and then stretched on a wooden frame of 1.5" x 1.5" stretcher bars (gallery wrap) or 5/8" x 5/8" stretcher bars (museum wrap). Your canvas print will be delivered to you "ready to hang" with pre-attached hanging wire, mounting hooks, and nails.
Vases iphone x case by Muriel Dolemieux. Protect your iPhone X with an impact-resistant, slim-profile, hard-shell case. The image is printed directly onto the case and wrapped around the edges for a beautiful presentation. Simply snap the case onto your iPhone X for instant protection and direct access to all of the phone's features!
Wildflowers Near Fancy Gap art print by Kendall Kessler. Our prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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When you've got a hankering for a cheese-loaded slice of mouthwatering pizza, we know you're craving only the best pizza near 25136. You're looking for a flavorful pizza with a freshly made tomato sauce, a hearty blend of mozzarella and parmesan, expertly diced bits of pepperoni, and a crust that's both crunchy and chewy—all at the same time. You want pizza, perfected. You want Domino's.
At Domino's near 25136, we make it quick and simple to get the fast, fresh pizza your hunger craves. Stop by the Domino's nearest you to place a carryout order, or order your pizza over the phone or online.
Order from Domino's near 25136 and you'll see—we're pretty serious folks when it comes to pizza delivery. In fact, we guarantee your pizza will arrive hot and fresh, right from our oven to your door. Want to know what's happening with your order like, right now? Use our expertly engineered Domino's TrackerⓇ to follow along as your order is prepped, baked, checked for quality, and sent out our door for delivery... and try not to drool on your phone or computer in the meantime.
We deliver pizza, but we're also superstars when it comes to speedy pizza takeout near 25136. Order from our pizza menu or try something new! Complete your meal with one of our hand-tossed salads, oven-baked sandwiches, rich pastas, spicy chicken wing platters, and even sweet, dangerously delicious desserts like Cinna StixⓇ, chocolate cake, and cookie brownies.
With more than 12,000 stores around the world, we know customer service and quality. Our mission is to be Montgomery's best pizza delivery company and everything from our money-saving pizza coupons to our considerate delivery drivers reflects this commitment. Call your local Domino's restaurant near 25136, order online, or use our free mobile phone app for fast and delicious pizza delivery and carryout today! We're different than other pizza restaurants. We're your number one pizza place near 25136!
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Bloggers United AU is always on the lookout for new companies, brands, PR agencies and small businesses to work with.
To celebrate the BYS team hosted a celebratory event where attendees were all wearing bunny ears, how cute right?!
In attendance BUA assisted with the guest list – you beat ya, we helped to ensure that our bloggers locally who have supported BUA were on that list and aided with sourcing new bloggers to come along to celebrate with BYS.
We ensure we look after our community – if you aren’t on our lists please sign up via our contact us page so you can have chances like these.
Not only did bloggers attend on the night but they had Miss World Australia, stockists marketing teams and of course the fabulous BYS team themselves.
BYS hosted their event at Rocs, Jam Factory in Melbourne. A luxurious event space with lots of BYS products to play with, plenty of scrumptious finger food and bubbles.
It was all about the glitter and bunny ears at the event so two (2) makeup artists were on hand to give everyone a glitter fix and straight after you could jump into the photo booth, creating memories to take home with you.
Huge kudos goes out to the wonderful PR babe of BYS – Sammy who did an outstanding job on bringing this event together.
At perfect timing for the recent celebration of Mother’s Day, BUA collaborated with Bath & Body Works for the exciting Tutti Dolci range.
We invited along were some lucky bloggers/influencers of our community who headed in store for an intimate experience of the Tutti Dolci range, here’s what they thought:
‘The Tutti Dolci range by Bath and Body Works literally blew me away. I was lucky enough to attend an exclusive preview of their new range at Pacific Fair thanks to Bloggers United Australia.
The Bath and Body Works staff were lovely and showed me around the whole entire store to sample and experience the many products on offer, and in particular, the Tutti Dulci range – which was an absolute winner.
The Tutti Dolci range sounds and smells good enough to eat. The perfect products on these cold winter mornings which keeps my skin hydrated all day long!’
‘Walking into Bath & Body Works I instantly turned into a kid in a candy store… Wall to wall of beautifully packaged skincare, perfumes & candles! The scents where amazing and there was something for everyone.. Including the boys!
If you’re in need of changing up your routine or just looking for a little pamper I highly recommend going in and chatting to the girls about your skin concerns, they are absolutely lovely and full of knowledge!’
‘I’m so happy to finally have a Bath and Body Works store (Chadstone) so close to home! It’s such a wonderful store, and the staff are so lovely and friendly!
The Tutti Dolci range smells absolutely delicious and it was so lovely to have a different range of scents so there is something for every Mum! (Or one).’
‘Bath & Body Works is not only a sight for sore eyes but also caresses you in with the amazing scents of their store. I could easily walk out of their with one of everything and a very, very empty bank account.
The staff at Chadstone were beyond fantastic showing me the range and answering any questions I had with the products. They were also very involved with Niah who wanted to try every hand wash possible.
Tutti Dolci range is a stunning desert and very lux range which makes you want to almost want to start taking a bite out of yourself.’
‘Tutti Dolci meaning ALL SWEETS which is exactly what the range is inspired by! A delectable variety of treats. I have been really enjoying the sweet scents in winter. The Pink Peony scent has such a ‘cosy’ and ‘warm’ aroma to it. The body crèmes are all made with Shea butter and coconut oil – very moisturising in this cooler weather!’
Did we get you wanting more? Head over to Bath & Body Works website to find out more on where to pick up the Tutti Dolci range.
Our Brisbane event will be held on Sunday, July 9th, 2017. We’ve picked a central location, but the actual address will only be disclosed to ticket holders. Our event will run from late morning through to the afternoon – but don’t worry, we will have some yummy food to nom on.
Our first round of tickets is only available to bloggers subscribed to our mailing list, so if you haven’t already, sign up now to avoid disappointment. Tickets will be released at noon sharp on June 4th, so best to set those alarms because it will be first in, best dressed.
BUA kicked off our birthday in style with Lush Cosmetics early February. We started our festivities in Melbourne, Victoria and then moved the party along to Brisbane, Queensland, Adelaide, South Australia and then made our way to Sydney, New South Wales. The event was held at the gorgeous QVB store on the 11th of March with the help of our beautiful Sydney representatives – Sarah and Rachel. Continue reading “BUA X LUSH 2ND BIRTHDAY BASH SYDNEY – 2017” →
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Luke 24: Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened.
The reading for today tells of a journey, and two friends talking about everything that had happened. So, thats my plan for today. Although I started my journey at Luther in Fall of 1982 as a skinny freshman, I thought I would skip over 20 years and begin in the Fall of 2002. After a successful career in industry, I felt called to come to Luther and share my experience. I had come to campus and gone through the interview process, I’d given my interview talk to a packed house in Olin 112. All I really remember from that talk was that the room was hot and as I looked over my audience I saw my revered former professor Steve Hubbard nodding off in the back row.
Despite putting Steve to sleep I thought things went well, and now back in Plymouth MN Jane and I are waiting on pins and needles to hear something from Dean Craft. Coming to Luther to teach had been my dream since I was a junior here at Luther back in 1985. So you can imagine the anxiety level was pretty high. After a few extra days of waiting we threw modern theology to the wind and prayed for the lord to send us a sign! A burning bush, a cloud shaped like a Norse head, anything! The next day I received an email from a colleague at the University of Minnesota. Brad, just wanted to let you know that Gustavus is going to be starting a search for a tenure track position in computer science. Wrong sign! I shouted. A day later the phone rang and it was Bill Craft calling with the offer.
In my ideas and creations post a week ago I wrote about 3 teachers on my journey who inspired me, challenged me, and changed me. My high school teacher Mr. Weinman who knew nothing about computers but went way out of his way to encourage a couple of nerdy teens to teach themselves to program inspires me to bring teaching resources to other high school teachers. My Luther Professor, Walt Will, who inspired me to become a professor in the first place. My master’s advisor, John Carlis who challenged me to write a textbook when I told him I was going home to Luther College.
Of course, the journey to Emmaus is not just about a couple guys on a hike, the next line of the reading tells of a stranger that joined them on their road and started chatting with them. When I look back on my years here at Luther it will be the journeys and encounters with strangers that became new colleagues and friends that I remember most.
I have come to really love teaching students off campus. My first study away trip — a trip to Silicon Valley that I have done five times now — came about because an alumni wanted to teach a course on entrepreneurship. We hurriedly put the course together over November and December, and recruited 8 students... but over the Christmas break I added a last minute addition to the itinerary. Jane and I were sitting at the Chefs table on a cruise ship and I was chatting with the stranger next to me. I was telling him about the upcoming course which he thought sounded fantastic. Then he dropped a bombshell, he said he worked at Pixar! And, although visiting groups are not usually allowed he thought he could arrange something for us! He was true to his word, and that visit turned out to be one of the real highlights of the course that year.
Probably my favorite semester of all time at Luther will be the semester Jane and I spent with a dozen students in Malta. We had 10 young women in the group who we very quickly began to refer to as our daughters. We were very fortunate to get to travel with these students to Istanbul, Rome and Morocco. It was in Marrakech , as we were walking down the street with one of our daughters that we were approached by a stranger. I’ll give you two camels for your beautiful daughter he said with a smile and a wink. Wait here! I said, I have 9 more daughters back at the Riad. Some days I like to imagine the life I could have had as a camel rancher had I taken that stranger up on his offer. A small postscript to this story: After writing the rough draft of this talk I walked out to get the mail. Only to find a thank you note from this very daughter. It said “My husband and I are moving to Texas. and I wouldn’t be ready for this next adventure if it hadn’t been for the journey’s with you two.”
It was on that same trip to Morocco that we had an amazing day-long journey, from Fez through the middle Atlas Mountains - where we had a snowball fight and fed the monkeys - to the edge of the Sahara, where we boarded camels and road into the desert. Watching the sun set over the desert is one of the most beautiful and awe inspiring sights any of us had ever seen. That night — with no WiFi or Cell service — our Berber hosts cooked us a Tagine of beef and we sat outside with them where they played drums and sang traditional Berber songs for us. We treated them to a rendition of "To Luther" and We will Rock You! That night changed us all.
Sometimes when you are on a journey, it is the unplanned things that can surprise you the most. During our stop at Ait Ben Haddou we made a dinner time decision to extend our stay so that we could visit the Ksar - The fortified city. At breakfast, Mohammed, the owner of the Hotel Bagdhad Cafe was happy to line up a guide, also named Mohammed, for us at the last minute, giving him an unconditional recommendation as the best guide in town.
At about the midway point of our climb through the Ksar our guide stopped outside his own house. "You are welcome here" he said. This is a phrase we had heard everywhere in Morocco from many different people. It had a much different feel than "welcome to my place.” it is at once more personal, more authentic, and unconditional. In a place where we wondered whether we really would be welcome we found it very comforting. Maybe thats a phrase we could think about adopting here at Luther.
Towards the end of the tour we came upon a mosque which is still in daily use. Right next to the mosque was a synagogue, no longer in use. The history of the Berber people is very old, and interesting. At one time the majority of the Berber's were Jewish, then for a time they were Christian, but they have been Muslim for a long time. The result for the Berbers is that they are peaceful, and very tolerant. We want to get along with all people Mohammed told us. He went on, the problems in the world today are caused by three things: money, politics, and crazy people -- Crazy Jews, Crazy Muslims, and Crazy Christians. Most people are good and peaceful people, its a shame the crazy people have to ruin it.
So, as I reach the end of my journey as a Luther faculty member I have much to be thankful for and I look forward to the future with excitement. A little over a week ago I was sitting on a plane, flying back from San Francisco. The stranger seated next to me on this journey struck up a conversation which surprisingly lasted the entire three hour flight back to Minneapolis. He had worked at Cargill for 17 years in their Malt division and had just recently made a long hoped for career change to become a financial planner. I told him about my career path and that I too was making a change and was on my way back after two days of meetings with my new team at Google. An offer had come to join this group for six months through a connection with a colleague I have only worked with online. We have written a paper together, we have written software together and done a joint podcast. I wrote him a letter of recommendation for his current job at UCSD. With this group I’ll get to do exactly what I was planning to do all along which is to work on Runestone Interactive — democratizing textbooks for the 21st century. Only now I’ll get a bit of help which may in turn help more “Mr. Weinman’s” out there.
Somewhere over southwest Minnesota this stranger said to me “Wow, You’ve had an amazing journey!” I guess you just have to keep your eyes open and be open to new opportunities when they come along.
So my advice to you students is to look for those strangers, take the time to chat with them and welcome them along on your journey. You never know where it might lead.
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