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The Oct. 22 issue included a Notebook report on a seminar focusing on Adlai Stevenson ’22. One of his influences was on local politics in New York City. Many young people were so inspired by his principled, intellectual, and practical approach to politics that they began a series of “reform” political clubs such as the Lexington Democratic Club on the East Side, the Village Independent Democrats in Greenwich Village, and many on the West Side. The goal was to throw out the Tammany Hall politicians and change the local Democratic party to nominate candidates of merit and promise. Eventually it succeeded in electing many party and public officeholders, including Mayor Ed Koch. It was a privilege to work for these goals and to see the results of hard work and commitment to principle.
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2019-04-25T02:11:38Z
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https://paw.princeton.edu/inbox/stevenson-22s-work
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Sally Bedell Smith's For Love Of Politics: Bill and Hillary Clinton: The White House Years. First, note the Bill and Hillary construction instead of the other way 'round. The bok features plenty of probing, if familiar, insights into their marriage and shared visions. There's a good section on the triangular power struggles between Hillary Clinton, Al Gore and POTUS. Someone in the Clinton universe obtained a pre-publication copy of the book and doesn't seem to be all that concerned; a spokesman declined to comment. The book goes on sale next Tuesday; Bedell Smith's PR tour starts late this week.
And then Tom DeFrank, the Washington bureau chief of the New York Daily News, is days away from publishing his long-awaited tome, "Write it When I'm Gone: Remarkable Off-The-Record Conversations With Gerald R. Ford." Attention network bookers: DeFrank has these conversations on audiotape.
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2019-04-26T09:45:14Z
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https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2007/10/book-buzz-bedell-smith-on-the-clintons-defrank-on-ford/50739/
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Mike Skinner outdueled Jeff Gordon in the final corner yesterday to win his second straight Nascar exhibition race in Japan.
In beating the Winston Cup champion, Skinner took the lead on the 140th of the 201 laps and won the Nascar Thunder Special Coca-Cola 500 in Motegi by 0.153 seconds. He had an unofficial time of 2 hours 45 minutes 58 seconds, averaging 112.558 miles an hour in his Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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2019-04-26T01:07:23Z
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https://www.nytimes.com/1998/11/23/sports/plus-auto-racing-nascar-thunder-special-skinner-edges-gordon-in-japan.html
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Cargo traffic at several of the biggest U.S. West Coast ports has slowed to near gridlock, negotiators for shipping lines and terminal operators for 29 ports said on Monday as contract talks with the dockworkers' union remain strained.
Union officials however have denied staging slowdowns, saying some of decisions by managements such as cutting back on night shifts were responsible for the gridlock.
The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) said that five of the region's largest ports, including the massive Los Angeles and Long Beach docks, have seen backups "approaching complete gridlock."
A shipping container is loaded onto a truck at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California.
Management has accused the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) of orchestrating some slowdowns to bolster its leverage at the bargaining table in talks that have been under way for eight months.
"The ILWU slowdowns and the resulting operational environment are no longer sustainable," said PMA spokesman Steve Getzug in a statement.
"The PMA has a sense of urgency to resolve these contract talks and get our ports moving again," he added.
Union officials point instead to factors such as a shortage of tractor-trailer chassis used for hauling cargo from ports to warehouses and other management errors as causing the backups.
"Longshore workers are ready, willing and able to clear the backlog created by the industry's poor decisions," ILWU President Bob McEllrath said in a statement.
"The employer is making nonsensical moves like cutting back on shifts at a critical time, creating gridlock in a cynical attempt to turn public opinion against workers," he added.
A federal mediator is currently involved in the negotiations between the association and the union, which represents some 20,000 dockworkers. The workers' latest contract expired on June 30.
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2019-04-26T00:16:42Z
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https://www.cnbc.com/2015/01/13/us-shippers-say-west-coast-ports-near-gridlock-on-stalled-contract-talks.html
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enJOY it by Elise Blaha Cripe: gearing up for baby #2. literally.
So this post is going to share some of that. I've broken it down into hopefully helpful categories. Yays, Nays and Big Mistakes.
breast pump (love is a long shot here, but you know what I mean) Be sure to try and get one through your insurance before you purchase!
the ergo baby carrier (from about six weeks on? eight weeks? I forget everything). These ergo teething pads were great too.
a diaper bag (I had a zippered pouch packed with a change of clothes, three diapers and wipes that I threw into my purse when we went out - it stays in the car now that Elle is older).
a comfy rocking chair. This was my biggest mistake. I should have bought a comfy rocker long ago and I am so glad we finally got this one.
a wrap carrier. I had this one, but didn't take advantage of it. I'll try again with this baby.
Baby "necessities" are so arbitrary. I read some lists of must-haves and they are items that totally didn't work for me. And then I read other lists and I'm like "are you kidding?! you left off the only thing that got me through those first two months." So really, it's a crap shoot. All you need is love. And perspective. And a bit of red wine.
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2019-04-26T05:45:07Z
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https://eliseblaha.typepad.com/golden/2015/07/gearing-up-for-baby-2.html
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wordpress
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How do I single space the text I create or text I cut and paste into the pages?
The blog I need help with is prosodyajournalofpoetry.wordpress.com.
Can you send an example of what you are working on?
And thank you so much for your reply.
Alas, I am something of a digital troglodyte. I am working on WordPress’ free platform, and what I’m attempting to create is an online journal devoted to poetry and the study of prosody (the technique of structuring rhythm into lines of verse). So all I’m trying to do, in this early stage at which I am attempting to learn the use of the site, is to cut and paste copies of poems and short articles into pages that would be accessed by buttons on the primary menu. However, when I shovel in text this way, it is all double spaced, and this is somewhat ugsome to me, especially in the case of poems, for which I would like as much text as possible to meet the reader’s eye at once. I have combed through the editing buttons that appear at the top of the page, but I find no control for line spacing? Please tell me I’m not a doofus, Liz.
Would you like me to send you my password so you can access the site main page or do you need to see a sample copy of text I’m trying to include on the site?
Please don’t reveal your password in this forum. Better to reveal the address and page/post of the site you are working on. Even if your site was set to private, being a member of staff, @lizkarkoski would be able to see it.
Hi Scott, although the web has come a long way, it still isn’t like a word processing program, so formatting content such poetry on the web can be a bit challenging.
We do have the following support page that talks about some advanced HTML that can be used to control formatting.
To get single spacing between lines, the best way is to hold shift and hit return/enter. That issues a line break instead of a paragraph break. Hitting just return/enter issues a paragraph break.
The topic ‘Content’ is closed to new replies.
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2019-04-19T21:16:44Z
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https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/content-36/
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In an attempt to get more software developers to build apps for vehicles, Ford Motor Co. will host what it calls the auto industry's first app developers conference.
A growing number of smartphone users want to bring apps to life on the screens inside their cars, but automakers' early attempts have faltered because a jumble of competing technologies has left many developers unsure where to start.
Ford's $99-a-person conference on Sept. 8 in Las Vegas, part of Super Mobility Week, will pitch to developers the Ford technology called AppLink. Smartphone operating system makers Apple and Google for several years have used developer conferences to rally appmakers around their products.
Both companies provide tools for developers who already use their platforms to more easily make existing apps available in car systems. Google’s recently announced system is called Android Auto. Though Ford is among those planning to release cars equipped with Android Auto, it's not abandoning AppLink.
Ford is planning a 12-hour hackathon where programmers will try to grind out apps that could harness data from Ford vehicles and the city of Los Angeles open data library. Ford and a city official will be on hand to advise.
The 10 best apps get two months for polishing before competing for a prize at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. The grand-prize winner will be featured with Ford at the Consumer Electronics Show in January.
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2019-04-25T20:36:55Z
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https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-ford-developers-conference-20140731-story.html
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Often the changes that have been wrought upon Sverrisson’s characters are so minute they can only be seen as game-changing with the benefit of hindsight’s binoculars. There is a great deal of looking back. There are moments of reflection, and of nostalgia. Events are seen from multiple perspectives. They are “silent secrets” lent weight by time and experience. They become more significant when they are re-lived, re-experienced and re-evaluated. When they are lived twice.
In Disappearing into the World the protagonist admits: “I’ve always imagined that as an adult I would finally be free. Could spend my days making gory movies and sit at a custom-made card table at night, sipping whisky from a glass that slips into a round slot on the table when I set it down.” This is before we see experience has not brought him such freedom. Sverrisson excels in his description of the yearning his characters have for the people they once were, in a time of prelapsarian innocence. In many of the stories, life is not only “lived twice” but three times. As adults, the characters recall their childish dreams of who they might become when they grow-up, yet in the vast majority of cases, this does not correlate with who they have become.
In After the Summer House, music acts as a trigger for the protagonist’s memory of a time when he had the whole of life in front of him, aching with possibility: “By the time I’ve dried myself and dressed it’s almost as if I’ve got a hangover from the memory of vodka, or rather as if it’s just past noon on a 1978 Saturday again. I’m getting over a late night at the City Hotel and listening to this song, ‘White Room’, in my bedroom, singing both the lyrics and the guitar riff along with Clapton. Playing the song over and over again.” Experience however has made him bitter and cynical: “I have long ago stopped expecting any surprises in life, either good or bad…” All he expects now is the mundane: “The flavour of the canned beer evokes a feeling of emptiness, not because I dislike beer, but because there’s something about it that makes me feel that existence is bland.” He is uncomfortably aware of the emptiness of all his experiences: “Though I’m sure it’s not fun being fat, there’s something that I envy about Hannes’ greed. I was starving hungry myself when we sat down, but after a few bites the same feeling overwhelms me as with the beer earlier: life is bland.” Nothing is as wondrous or colourful as his memories of being young.
Sverrisson’s collection deserves to be celebrated from the rooftops. His stories of change are affecting and wise, and they bear more than the stain of truth. The people we once imagined ourselves to be are now distant memories, no more than small specks on the horizon.
This entry was posted on May 6, 2013 by Natasha Lehrer in reviews and tagged literary fiction, love & relationships.
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2019-04-22T18:39:55Z
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https://thenewshortreview.wordpress.com/2013/05/06/review-of-twice-in-a-lifetime-by-agust-borgthor-sverrisson/
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Series Twins of the world series.
Description Brownish-orange (C54) calico-texture cloth; series binding with three children, baby on girls back, in traditional Japanese dress in black, lettering at head within black rule border, bottom of border lined with Japanese building and trees, lettering at head and foot in black; spine lettered in black.
Original dimensions H: 19.3 cm.; W: 13.7 cm.; D: 1.6 cm.
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2019-04-20T14:55:13Z
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http://libcdm1.uncg.edu/cdm/ref/collection/tb1/id/3003/
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Ca. 1920, Belgium Beautifully decorated tulip-shaped art nouveau vase with special dripping glaze technique. Design is completely de son temps.
Val St. Lambert Art Nouveau Vase — Circa 1900, Val St. Lambert, Belgium. This delightful turn-of-the-century vase is masterfully cut in an exquisite Art Nouveau motif. Foliate tulips interspersed with butterflies around the collar surmount a bold fluted base, giving it visual balance. The delicate purple color is rare and the combination of clear, frosted, and half-tone lavenders complement it perfectly.
Polished pewter vase with art nouveau figural maiden.
Monumental art nouveau vase by Emile Galle.
An Art Nouveau Charles Rennie Mackintosh pewter bud / flower vase, measuring 6.75 inches high, made in Scotland.
Antique art nouveau peacock vase.
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Overlay Vase.
A butterfly with a cushion-cut aquamarine and cabochon opal body, extending blue and green plique-a-jour enamel wings, enhanced by cabochon rubies and calibre-cut emeralds, accented by a collet-set diamond and gold wirework detail, mounted in gold. Boucheron, 1900.
A Victorian moonstone and diamond beetle brooch, the body of the beetle brooch set with cabochon-cut moonstones, the head and central streak of the body set with old brilliant-cut diamonds, estimated to weigh a total of 0.6 carats, with cabochon-cut ruby eyes, all set to a yellow gold back and sword with pearl set to the handle. Circa 1890.
An Art Nouuveau gold, enamel, and opal scarf clip. Georges Fouquet, 1900s. Centering on an opal cicada set between open work enamel ivy leaves.
Sprigs of mistletoe set with circular and rose-cut diamonds, highlighted with pearls, to a central knife edge work web with a spider, its head a circular-cut diamond and its abdomen a similarly cut diamond of brown tint.
If you like spider jewelry (shudder!), you might enjoy this.
Brooch with stylized bees. Natural pearls, green enamel, and 18k gold.
Gold and enamel brooch in the shape of a flower and a hornet, made by Georges Fouquet and designed by Charles Desrosiers. Paris, France, 1901.
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2019-04-18T23:01:55Z
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https://lillian888.wordpress.com/tag/butterfly/
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Q. What hours/days is the library open?
The Library hours during the Fall and Spring semesters are Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 9:00pm, Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm, and Sunday 4:00pm - 9:00pm. Closed Holiday weekends.
The Library is also open in the summer Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 5:00pm and Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm. Closed on the weekend.
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2019-04-26T14:49:42Z
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http://libanswers.panola.edu/faq/91988
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Rather ineffectual on their own.
A shard of time unforgotten.
While we are so far apart.
This weeks Poetry Rehab from the wonderful MaraEastern is following the prompt Couple. I took it down the long distance relationship path, seeing as I am in a long distance relationship myself. Go check out Mara’s page, it’s great over there!
The sum of the parts is greater than the whole? Nice poem.
Yeah, that’s what I was going for 🙂 Thank you.
That is very high praise! More so than this poem deserves haha. Thank you, I do love a bit of John Donne.
Beautifully linked by such a beautiful chain of kind words!
Really nice poem, I felt a lot of hope in it. I especially enjoyed the last stanza, felt like there was still a strong connection even though the pieces are separated.
I’m glad that you felt a response to this poem! Thank you for the comment, I really appreciate it.
Lovely. Some things are better together than apart, and the last stanza makes me think of longing and missing someone.
Your last two lines are playing over and over again in my head.
Hi, I absolutely loved this poem, the words continued to play on my mines over and over. I liked the concept you used considering it is something personal to you. your writing is fantastic, we are sort of in the same situation as I am also completing my creative writing degree (yes I also just want to write lol). your writing is very deep and interesting and thankyou for taking the time out to look at some of my work.
Hi, those are extremely kind words from a kindred spirit! Thank you. I shall surely spend some more time looking through your writing when I have the chance! Good luck on your educational endeavours, I wish you all the best.
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2019-04-24T15:47:51Z
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https://literaryfuzz.wordpress.com/2015/05/04/poetry-101-rehab-couple/
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Sports
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wikidot
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Jacqueline Benoit was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in the year 2352. Ever since she was little she always had a knack with computers and engineering. It was to the surprise of no one she entered Starfleet Academy at 16 with a major in engineering and minor in science. After completing the four year program she graduated in the top one percent of her class and was assigned to the Wellington after her post graduation leave. She rose thru the ranks relatively quickly and in 2378 she was named the Assistant Chief Engineer of the Wellington. Seventeen months later she was assigned to the newly commissioned USS Planck which was part of Project Full Circle to be the Chief Engineer.
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2019-04-25T02:44:58Z
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http://spartanfleet.wikidot.com/jacqueline-benoit
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Sports
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Computers
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cornell
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31 CFR 358.2 - What regulations cover these securities?
§ 358.2 What regulations cover these securities?
BECCS and CUBES securities are deemed to be securities for the purposes of 31 CFR part 357, subparts A, B, and D, and are governed by that part. Notwithstanding the provisions of 31 CFR part 357, certain BECCS and CUBES securities are non-transferable. See § 358.5.
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2019-04-24T10:02:58Z
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https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/31/358.2
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wordpress
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– Todos. ¡Los tengo todos!
This entry was posted on 6 febrero, 2013 at 9:30 am and is filed under CSI FX. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
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2019-04-19T00:56:47Z
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https://katanga73.wordpress.com/2013/02/06/donna-morgan-de-colores-y-radiantes-va-la-novia/
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Sports
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wordpress
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This entry was posted on Sunday, February 8th, 2009 at 12:00 am and is filed under Show. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
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2019-04-20T00:40:17Z
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https://truthmattersradio.wordpress.com/2009/02/08/the-truth-about-heaven-with-steve-taylor/
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Sports
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wordpress
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My birthday is also the 23rd of August and my ex husband’s birthday is the 31st of October. So I was born on River’s birthday and he passed away on Star’s father’s birthday. *insert eerie music* I was so devastated by his death that my employees gave me compassionate leave to mourn. I kid you not.
Seven months later Star was born and I named him River Star. His father was having none of my “wild hippy nonsense” and so this name is unfortunately not reflected on his birth certificate. However, it is still how I think of my son and I often call him by his true given name.
that is indeed eerie. What nice employers you had to give you compassionate leave!
Elements of James Dean, there.
How does son take to the name?
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2019-04-25T14:39:24Z
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https://harmonyxxx.wordpress.com/2014/04/24/%E2%99%A5-river-phoenix-4-harmony-4-eva-%E2%99%A5/
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Sports
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Kids
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nytimes
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He restated Israel's position that it would not introduce nuclear weapons into the Middle East.
''Israel has not changed its policy and will not be the first to introduce nuclear weapons into the region,'' Mr. Peres was quoted by Yossi Beilin, the Cabinet Secretary, as saying at the weekly Cabinet meeting.
The Sunday Times of London reported that Israel had manufactured nuclear weapons at the Dimona center in the southern Negev and had stockpiled about 100 atomic weapons over the last 20 years, making it the sixth-ranked nuclear power in the world.
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2019-04-19T13:57:57Z
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https://www.nytimes.com/1986/10/07/world/around-the-world-peres-attacks-report-on-israeli-a-arms.html
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Back in the day when being top of class was a surefire way to make my parents happy, there was a poem that I used to read quietly to fire me up at the start of a brand new day. The poem eventually became a mantra that I could recite aloud. Years later, I would find out that a number of my contemporaries who eventually entered the Philippine Military Academy forced themselves to memorize it to survive their plebe year. It is this poem that now comes to mind as I reflect on the progress I did not know I made at the 2018 Triman particularly in the swim leg.
You see I only started learning how to do the front crawl (i.e., free style to many) when I was in my late 40s. My fear of drowning whether in the pool or in the sea, not to mention my obvious lack of flexibility did not help any. To give you a picture of where I started a year ago, I could not even comfortably cross a 25m pool with 2 strokes. Looking back, I still could not believe I actually managed to complete the 900m swim of my first sprint triathlon in 2017. Sure I was huffing and puffing but finish the race I did. But wait there’s more.
Disturbed and disappointed with how I fared in the swim leg, I eventually invested continually in swim instruction. And so from Gawin PH, I eventually signed up with Swim Academy followed by Inside Track Athletics, Mediswim and fairly recently, Aqualogic. Each of these swim schools featured accomplished swimmers and triathletes who have paid their dues both as athletes and coaches. Each coach who came my way gave me something of value that definitely contributed immensely to how far I’ve gone a year after.
How far exactly? A year ago I had a hard time swimming a 50m pool without stopping. This year, I could comfortably complete 90% of the distance when I’m tired and 100% of the same distance when I’m properly warmed up. More importantly, looking at my numbers in 2017 vs 2018, surprise, surprise, I was actually 20 minutes faster in the Triman swim leg in 2018 vs. 2017.
If that is not progress, I don’t know what is. So here’s to not quitting as I continue to invest in swim instruction and coaching.
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2019-04-19T04:42:01Z
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https://vkatindoy.wordpress.com/2018/06/30/progress/
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Sports
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wordpress
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We are all standing around and talking. The alcohol has been flowing and the cigarettes have been smoked( not by me) and my new friend says something not out of the blue about cancer. About how if we die of cancer it’s not that bad. In America we are lucky to grow old enough to die of cancer. What do you think?
It’s bizarre. But the words, “lucky enough to grow old enough to die of cancer”?
Wouldn’t it be better to say we live longer therefore we will be alive with feeling and experience? I just don’t know.
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2019-04-24T14:42:01Z
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https://pearlgirlreviews.wordpress.com/2014/08/16/what-do-you-think-reflection/
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sportslogos
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The Predators over-corrected. All they needed to do was lose the piping and lose those collarbone "fangs", but they took it too far. The new one looks like someone wearing a yellow tshirt over a long sleeve blue tshirt.
If you think about it though the Predators uniforms don't give much to work with. Yeah the fangs and piping sucked, but they were the only thing that gave that jersey any life. They have some of the worst striping in the league on their homes and it was hidden by the more atrocious fangs and piping. Now we're seeing that it's really not a strong look overall.
No Adidas stripes! That's always good.
Not a fan of the white numbers on the Blues jerseys. Just doesn't look right.
Nashville should wear yellow home and away and only rarely wear the whites.
i hope we're going to see some larger, hi-res photos and not just the same glitchy videos like the teasers and the two that have been leaked so far have shown. I mean, i know eventually we will but tonight.
Blues should've kept the yellow numbers. Not gonna complain too much.
AdiZERO is an appropriate name. Because from what I've seen so far, some jerseys get a zero out of ten.
They didn't need to alter the sleeve and hems stripes, though. That was fine.
2/31 jerseys have been released. And one of which is widely considered a modern classic.
The Preds' look could be (has been) muuuuch worse than this.
Nashville's leak is pretty underwhelming. I'm starting to think tonight is gonna be a dud. There I said it.
I'd be fine with Nashville if we had a additional blue stripe or the white stripe was a little thicker. They way it is, it's too minimal and like I said, LOOKS BLAND.
Preds- As stated, it is oversimplified. But it's not bad.
Better to be boring than to look crazy and stupid, at least with hockey jerseys.
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2019-04-25T18:30:15Z
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https://boards.sportslogos.net/topic/110365-nhl-2017-18/page/127/
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This 7 hectare town centre site became available for development following the announcement of the brewery’s closure in December 2014. A Development Brief was produced by a project panel comprising the site owners’ agents and members of the Alton Town Council and EHDC, following consultation with local residents and other stakeholders, between December 2015 and May 2016. It aims to provide a framework for any prospective developer.
The public concern that followed the publication of the Development Brief, and its accompanying “Illustrative Masterplan”, led the Alton Society to conduct an opinion survey to gauge local opinion on some of its key aspects. We made a number of suggestions to improve the document, focusing on enhanced provision of civic space and the re-apportionment of areas of land use within the site, bearing in mind the site’s central location and its overall topography.
CALA Homes have acquired the site and are currently working with the Environment Agency in re-modelling the flood risk for the site, as prerequisite to developing any detailed plans.
As part of the consultation on the provision of community facilities on the Molson Coors site, representatives of a number of performing arts organisations in Alton have produced a ‘strategy’ document – “Shared Creative Vision for Alton” – explaining their aspirations for a new arts centre. This is based on a growing realisation that the town needs a properly equipped multi-functional performance space which would become the focal point for the many performance and arts groups in our town. Here is a link to a Vision for the Arts in Alton, which describes preliminary ideas for a mixed-use, community based facility.
The next stage is likely to be an EHDC survey of residents, allowing a vote on the preferred options.
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2019-04-21T06:47:36Z
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https://altonsociety.wordpress.com/planning/coors-brewery-site/
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nbcsports
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According to Brad Ziemer of the Vancouver Sun, Shane Doan isn’t the only veteran forward the Canucks are interested in.
Henrik Sedin and Ryan Kesler are firmly entrenched as Vancouver’s top two centers but, with Kesler likely to miss the start of the season after torn labrum surgery, the club may need more depth down the middle — it’s unclear if the Canucks are comfortable with one of Manny Malhotra, Maxim Lapierre, Andrew Ebbett or Jordan Schroeder in the No. 3 spot.
It should be noted Ziemer reports that Arnott will only be signed by the Canucks if they’re unable to land Doan.
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2019-04-23T16:22:38Z
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https://nhl.nbcsports.com/2012/08/01/report-canucks-in-talks-with-jason-arnott/comment-page-1/
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The Equine Couture Ladies Natasha Jacket is the perfect extra layer to keep cozy when there is a chill in the air. The Natasha jacket is made from ultra-suede polyester fabric that is soft and lightweight, perfect for the spring and fall months. The quilted outer shell stands-out with the contrast stitching, while the inside lining is a smooth, silky, polyester. Some features include a dual front zipper and two front pockets, which are large enough for a smart phone. This jacket is not bulky like some quilted jackets, and with waist cincher on the back, it has a very flattering silhouette. Another practical feature is the side gussets which allow for freer movement in the saddle and for casual wear. Available in Black/Light Tan Stitching and Chocolate/Light Tan Stitching.
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2019-04-23T08:23:56Z
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https://www.breeches.com/products/equine-couture-ladies-natasha-jacket
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On a warm afternoon in August 2003, in rural Ohio, a high-voltage power line brushed against some untrimmed tree limbs. The action tripped a relay that immediately shut off the power it was carrying. As system operators worked to understand what was happening, three more lines sagged into trees and were shut down. Joining power lines were forced to shoulder the extra burden until they, too, failed.
What ensued that day was a cascade of failures throughout the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. In all, 50 million customers lost power for up to two days. For many, this blackout served as a wake-up call to the fragility of the electric energy grid.
More than 10 years later, our electric power system continues to be challenged. In the United States, 149 power outages affecting at least 50,000 customers occurred between 2000 and 2004, a number which grew to 349 between 2005 and 2009. In 2012, the prolonged power outages in New York and New Jersey caused by Hurricane Sandy once again demonstrated the system’s vulnerability.
The demands of our digital society are increasing. What’s more, our need to accommodate renewable energy generation is rising, and threats to infrastructure security and concerns over global climate change are growing. To help address these concerns, Georgia Tech is conducting research that crosses many disciplines, including electrical and computer engineering, public policy, mechanical engineering and information security.
Rick Hartlein, director of Georgia Tech National Electric Energy Testing Research and Applications Center (NEETRAC), explains the present challenges and future potential of the Smart Grid.
The electricity grid is a large, complex system of power generation, transmission and distribution. High-voltage transmission lines carry power from large power plants to load centers hundreds of miles away. Next, lower-voltage distribution systems draw electricity from the transmission lines and distribute it to individual customers.
This long-standing electricity paradigm is phasing out as advancements to the grid essentially make it “smarter.” Smart grids are equipped with advanced sensing, communication, and control systems that will allow unprecedented interaction between electricity providers and consumers. The smart grid will integrate renewable energy sources and allow a new class of utility customers to be both providers and consumers of power.
The potential of the smart grid is enormous: improved energy efficiency, optimization of power supply and demand, and greater transparency into power consumption.
Georgia Tech researchers across several disciplines are helping to advance the smart grid by developing technologies, creating methodologies and analyzing policies.
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2019-04-24T04:00:07Z
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https://www.news.gatech.edu/features/building-power-grid-future
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Well sort of!! Just got back from a few days visiting family in Mt. Vernon, WA. It was wonderful to see them all again and to meet my new Grandniece Edith Marie Leavitt. As you can see she is a beauty and such a happy little baby.
Part of my reason for traveling north was to photograph bald eagles, swans and Arctic geese that in past years fill up the Skagit River valley. However this year was a real letdown. According to the volunteers at the Interpretive Center up on the Skagit River this was one of the lowest counts they have ever seen. Apparently the chum salmon run did not come on either – so no fish, no eagles. There were a couple in the trees around a bridge crossing and I managed to get one decent shot of a single bird but the big numbers I had anticipated just were not there.
Following lunch in the small town of Concrete we headed down to the farmlands near the mouth of the river and managed to find two really magnificent birds in an old tree right along the county road. My favorite bird shot of the day.
I was hoping for flocks of swans and geese but the fields were almost bare – there were small groups of swans and perhaps some geese but they were way over in the fields and certainly out of camera range. Such is nature – ever changing.
It was getting late in the afternoon as we found our way to the charming little town of LaConner. We roamed about in the shops and galleries for a while and as we got to the end of the street I noticed a sunset forming up. I ran back to the car for the camera and shot the following image of The Rainbow Bridge over the Swinomish Channel. I was a bit chilly on the docks but I think well worth the effort.
Dinner was in a lovely little place called Seeds and we celebrated my brother-in-law’s birthday with bar grub and a nice glass of wine.
The next day we went to the town of Stanwood where one of my nieces live. I had hoped to get to visit the Pilchuck Glass School but the access road was gated and the sign said it was only open by appointment. Too bad, the web site makes it look very interesting. It was founded by Dale Chihuly – world famous glass artist. Perhaps some other time.
We got to spend some time prior to the Seahawks game in a tidal wetland just outside of the town Stanwood and while there comments made about Snowy Owls being around yesterday!! – ( arghh remembering the Wood Duck comments!! Hummmm!!) — we did not see much save a couple of hawks and an osprey that were rather jumpy. There were some interesting patterns in the dead reeds along the shore and I just thought I would include one in this post. Nothing special at all.
All together is was a great trip even though the large numbers of birds just were not there. Spending time with my family always brightens my spirit.
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2019-04-21T22:22:03Z
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WHAT IF there is major quake, tsunami, or wildfire? What would you do with the animals in the picture above and below?
What would these wolves do if they met face to face? Black is domesticated and pampered. Red is a slim survivor in the wild.
Would they treat the other one like a different wolf?
Would they recognize their own kind, share food, simply react, or attack each other?
Who has more chances of surviving?
Now, I ask thee: WWWD. What Would You Do to a different human being?
Would the pampered human survive to tell his or her tale?
Would the poor human survive to live on? What if he/she didn’t write a book or wrote one in a completely different language?
Who decides which one is THE right wolf? The better human? The better language.
A ‘Sirius’ model: domesticated wolf.
For us humans, the question is: Are we here to make a killing or a living? Considering we call ourselves civilized.
Now foxes and wolves don’t make such tall claims, do they😉?
P.S. Sirius has portraits up for sale. And, Redcoat has a gorgeous close up and a grand sitting pose available. Don’t miss his eyes! If interested, please contact.
Hi I will try again.. I think many humans would not know how to survive in fact I know they wouldn’t… Its a pity you know.. But we humans have been given the chance to embrace our brothers and sisters of a different language in many places around our globe in the mass exodus from Syria of refugees and other places around our globe..
Yet seldom do we reach out our helping hand or dig too deep into our pockets to help..
You only have to look at the amount of dogs and cats etc left to fend for themselves in Fukushima in Japan after the Tsunami hit the nuclear power plant..
Many of their pets had to be left behind to fend for themselves.. I will return with a link to this man.. Fingers crossed this comment appears.. 🙂 I unfollowed and refollowed you..
I have it here, finally! This one was in spam.
Yes, about the animals, they have survival stories of their own. But they too tend to nurture other brethren or species in a crisis.
Point is that we humans can learn from them, since we seem to have decided that only people of one language or faith seem to have figured out the right way to live. To me, exchange of two-way learning or more, is very crucial and must be allowed, even encouraged.
Happy you fished me out.. ❤ and yes life is all about learning from both positive and negative view points..
That is what makes us humans: caring about animals and hoping for the best. Question is what would the pampered dog and wild wolf do each other?
Taking from their example, would we civilized humans; a city raised and country one, treat each other better in a face off?
food for thought but it all depends on circumstances. i want to believe we can live and react in a real world situation but we are often caught off guard, our pets are part of our families so they should have same priority for rescue and safety. wildlife is a little harder to control in emergencies, too many uncontrollable factors. but we should save as many as we physically can without endangering ourselves.
Next Next post: Art: Train-ed!
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2019-04-18T10:17:26Z
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This morning we took Riley up the road to the Lackawanna State Park. Despite the intermittent sunshine the wind made it brutal, especially down by the lake where we saw two ice fishermen for the first time this year. The snow is on it’s way – an inch tonight and four or five tomorrow so I’m sure it’ll get even colder.
Just when you least expect it, the temperature can nosedive overnight here in NEPA. The day before yesterday it was almost 60 degrees Fahrenheit in the sunshine. Today by the lakeside it was 14 degrees Fahrenheit – equivalent to -9 Celcius. With the windchill, I thought for a moment I might actually develop brass monkeys as extra organs as Lola drove off into the distance to turn the car round while I took photos.
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2019-04-23T14:08:43Z
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https://movingtonepa.wordpress.com/tag/ice/
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A snowboard halfpipe superstar who became Olympic champion for the first time aged 19 and for the third time aged 31, Shaun White is the icon of his sport, in which he has continually pushed the boundaries. As a result, over the past 15 years or so he has built up an enviable and unrivalled list of achievements. And who knows, perhaps we will see him at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games, competing in his other sport, skateboarding!
In fact, he qualified for the PyeongChang Games at the very last moment. At the World Cup in Snowmass barely a month earlier, Shaun waited until his final run to bring out the enormous tricks that would score him a memorable 100 points and secure him a ticket to his fourth Olympic Winter Games. His preparation had been disrupted by a fall in training in October 2017, after which he needed 62 stiches. Fourth at Sochi 2014, a result which he has never been able to swallow, the 31-year-old American is a true legend of his discipline. He showed the world why in front of a large crowd at the Phoenix Snowpark by clinching a last-minute but convincing victory in the snowboard halfpipe final.
When he dropped in for his third run of the final, the 2006 and 2010 Olympic champion was in second place behind the young Japanese rider Ayumu Hirano, who had set the bar very high with a score of 95.25, a score that was all the more impressive given the very strong winds hitting the halfpipe at that time. Having recorded a 94.25 for his first run, then fallen in his second, the American still had it all to prove.
But Shaun, aka the “Flying Tomato”, took every risk, putting down back-to-back double cork 1440s before bringing out his “special”, a double McTwist or “Tomahawk”, and finishing with a double cork 1260 in a battle for the gold. Getting more air than ever, he put all his difficulties aside and delivered a completely seamless run. The judges rewarded him with the best score of the day – 97.75. And Shaun White became a triple Olympic champion in his discipline.
Despite the countless successes that have punctuated his exceptional career, Shaun was overcome with joy. After throwing his board in the air, he fell to his knees and burst into tears. Tears that continued to flow as he hugged his mother, Cathy White, shortly after.
Shaun started snowboarding at the age of six, wanting to copy his older brother. After several falls, the young rider very quickly mastered the difficulties of the sport and participated in his first amateur events barely a year later. After winning every competition he entered, at age 13 he became one of the youngest sportspeople ever to sign with a major brand, which kitted him out and turned him into a professional. Therefore, when he arrived at his first Olympic Winter Games in Turin in 2006, aged 19, he already had six Winter X Games titles to his name, acquired in halfpipe and slopestyle from 2003.
The Olympic Games were therefore the only event missing from his already very long list of achievements. And Shaun was determined not to miss his shot at an Olympic victory. The halfpipe competition took place on 12 February 2006 in Bardonecchia. After a minor fall in his first qualifying run, Shaun needed to put down a big second run to secure a place in the final. He got there by finishing the elimination round in seventh place. In his first run of the final, he linked a backside-air, 1080 and haakon flip to obtain the impressive score of 46.8 out of a possible 50, and was in first place going into the second run. When he dropped in for the second time, no one had beaten his score; he was already Olympic champion and treated the crowd to a stunning run, with plenty of amplitude and style. On the podium he was joined by his team-mate Daniel Kass in silver-medal place (repeating his result from the 2002 Salt Lake City Games), and the reigning world champion, Finland's Markku Koski, in bronze. At the age of 20, with the title of Olympic champion, Shaun White definitively entered the pantheon of snowboarding legends.
A versatile athlete, Shaun also excels in skateboarding, in the discipline known as “vert” (short for “vertical”), which also includes the halfpipe. At the Summer X Games, he won the vert title for the first time in 2007, after taking silver in 2005 and before winning bronze in 2008. Meanwhile, Shaun continued to add to his haul in snowboarding halfpipe and slopestyle at the Winter X Games: he won four more gold medals in 2008, 2009 and 2010, before going on to defend his Olympic title at Vancouver 2010. The best and most spectacular halfpipe snowboarder in the world would again prove worthy of his accolades in front of the crowds at Cypress Mountain on 17 February 2010. His first run in his second Olympic final, which earned him a score of 46.8 points (four whole points over the second-placed rider), was already evidence enough. Once again, no one could improve on his score, leaving Shaun to reach the stars in his second run, full of technique and amplitude, featuring a stupefying double McTwist 1260, which he nicknamed the Tomahawk. The judges awarded him a record score of 48.4 points. Shaun, triumphant, had become a two-time Olympic champion.
Shaun took gold again at the X Games in Aspen in 2011, 2012 and 2013 to enter the record books; with his 13 victories, he became the athlete with the most X Games titles of all time (to which another gold medal in vert from the 2011 Summer X Games in Los Angeles can be added). As such, he was the overwhelming favourite to take his third Olympic gold medal at Sochi 2014. But at Rosa Khutor, on 11 February 2014, he failed to put down a clean run on either his first or second attempts and finished fourth in a competition won by Switzerland's Iouri Podladtchikov. In early 2017, Shaun revealed that he had never recovered from this result and that redeeming this loss at the PyeongChang 2018 Games was his reason for returning to the competition circuit: "I am preparing new tricks, I feel stronger and more focused than ever." What happened next belongs to the Winter Games history books.
Three-time Olympic snowboard champion Shaun White is aiming to become a rare Summer-Winter Olympian and win a medal at Tokyo 2020.
A spectacular halfpipe routine, including a first successful McTwist 1260, sees snowboarder Shaun White retain his Olympic title in Canada.
American Snowboarder, Shaun White, won an emotional third Olympic Gold in the half-pipe.
He did it again! Relive White's PyeongChang triumph from a different perspective.
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2019-04-21T21:00:29Z
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https://www.olympic.org/shaun-white
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Wichita, Kan. – Taryn Munoz tossed a three-hit shutout for her 14th victory of the season, while Alyssa Alfaro smashed her third homerun of the series, lifting St. Mary’s University to a 6-0 victory over Newman University in Heartland Conference softball action Friday afternoon at Newman University Softball Field.
Munoz (Sr., Bulverde, Texas) allowed just 3 hits and 1 walk, while striking out 7 to improve to 14-4 this season. The shutout is Munoz’s third this season and the complete game is her 15th.
Alfaro (Jr., Eagle Pass, Texas) led the offensive attack, going 3-for-4 with a homerun, 2 RBI and a run scored. Alfaro had a homerun in all three games of the series. She now leads the team with five homeruns this season. Alfaro was one of eight Rattlers with at least one hit in the game. Katie Nichols (Fr., San Marcos, Texas) and Lauren Miller (Jr., Baytown, Texas) each had two hits in the game.
With the win St. Mary’s improved to 22-9 this season and remained undefeated in Heartland Conference play at 9-0. Newman fell to 0-11, 0-9. The Rattlers will return to action on Tuesday when they host Tarleton State University in a doubleheader at St. Mary’s University Softball Field, starting at 3 p.m.
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2019-04-24T04:36:48Z
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https://www.stmarytx.edu/2010/munoz-alfaro-lead-softball-to-sweep/
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3km north west of Abbeville.
Slightly better than Namport, but very hilly. Twice you make large uphill climbs just to play one hole and come back down again.
At 40 euros its vastly overpriced.
Played here twice in May 2006. Course in good condition and greens excellent. Hilly course. Very challenging with a superb feature hole at the 14th. I was surprised by the lack of people on the course on both the Friday and Saturday morning. Unless you are feeling energetic it is advisable to book a buggy. The course is Par 73 and long. Friendly welcome in the small clubhouse.
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2019-04-19T00:15:39Z
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http://www.golfeurope.com/euro_clubs/abbeville/index.htm
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This new agreement is Sky Bet's first ever off-screen football sponsorship and is aimed at building even greater awareness of Sky Bet's growing range of online and mobile betting services.
Sky Bet is currently the UK's fourth-largest online bookmaker and the fastest-growing. Sky Bet's mobile app is one of the top rated in the Apple App store and over one million UK residents have placed a bet with Sky Bet in the last 12 months.
I am delighted to welcome Sky Bet to working with The Football League and its clubs. This agreement takes our long-term partnership with Sky to a new level and provides a genuine boost to clubs ahead of the new season." “This is a ground-breaking partnership for Sky Bet. We knowthat having a bet on the match can make it even more exciting. In the past fans would go into a betting shop on the way to the ground, but with our industry-leading mobile apps and website they can place their bets quickly and conveniently whether going to the match or watching it on Sky at home.
"Sponsorship of The Football League helps us engage with millions of football fans spanning all 72 league clubs. It was important for us that we are able to demonstrate our commitment to all Football League clubs and fans nationwide. The strength of our technology supported by a trusted brand that is part of the fabric of football means we’re ideally placed to add to the match-day experience of fans."
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2019-04-23T08:54:32Z
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https://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/2013/july/new-football-league-sponsor/
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About $11,000 was raised for a Jacksonville Beach dog park at Sunday's fifth annual Paws Park Fundraiser.
The event, called Halloween Fest at Paws Park presented by Pet Supermarket, was at Wingate Park near the dog park and softball fields on South Penman Road.
About 600 people attended as well as scores of dogs, organizers said. The event included 38 vendor and nonprofit booths including dog and human products and services, canine rescue groups and representatives from the planning committee for a new dog park in Atlantic Beach.
The event also included Canine Good Citizen testing, the Doggie Fun Zone, a dog photo area and the Halloween costume contest for dogs and owners. The main fundraising mechanism was a raffle with $6,500 worth of prizes. The proceeds will pay for dog park maintenance and improvements.
Here are the results of this year's costume contest: funniest dog costume, Hal Rucker and Melissa Matz with their dog Porterhouse dressed as a sumo wrestler; scariest dog costume, 8-year-old Jillian Thigpen with her dog Josie dressed as the shark patrol; most original dog costume, Liz Colavecchio with her dog Lennon dressed as John Lennon; best dog and owner costume, 4-year-old Sara Sullivan with her dog Foxie dressed as Lil Bo Peep and the Little Shee.
The best group was the cast of the "Wizard of Oz," including Dani Lutzic dressed as the wicked witch and Andy Alvarez dressed as a flying monkey with their dog Ben dressed as the Lion. Ana Rivera dressed as Dorothy with Bosco dressed as the scarecrow. Mark Hendry dressed as the wizard with Deco dressed as the tin man.
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2019-04-25T10:19:58Z
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https://www.jacksonville.com/lifestyles/pets/2009-10-31/story/paws_park_raises_about_11_000_at_halloween_fundraiser
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Amid the chaos and confusion of Capitol Hill this week, one prevailing trend emerged: Republican leaders are embracing the party's hard-line position on illegal immigration.
While the battle over spending continues, GOP lawmakers have chosen to align with the conservative posture that took root in the party with President Trump, a development that is causing consternation among some Republican dissenters.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and other GOP lawmakers repeatedly cast the spending fight as Democrats displaying more loyalty to undocumented immigrants than Americans — a wager that the nativist leanings that propelled Trump to power will energize their political base in this year's midterm elections.
"What has been shoehorned into this discussion is an insistence that we deal with an illegal-immigration issue," McConnell said Friday in a speech to the Senate.
That strategy marked the latest chapter in a decades-long realignment for a party that championed outreach to the fast-growing Latino population as recently as the George W. Bush administration. Those overtures vanished in the presidential politics of 2016 as Trump steamrolled former Florida governor Jeb Bush and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who both espoused a more welcoming approach to immigrants.
"We just had an election where this is a key issue," said Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), a member of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus. "I think the people spoke loud and clear."
Some Republicans worried, as they did even before Trump's rise, that this will harm the party in the long term as the country becomes more ethnically diverse. In the short term, it has complicated bipartisan spending talks, revived GOP tensions and left lawmakers without a sweeping deal on an issue that has long vexed Congress.
"Yeah, that's a frustration," Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) said in an interview Friday. Flake, a centrist, was lamenting that the Senate has yet to vote on a deal to protect immigrants brought into the country illegally as children, despite what he said was a promise from McConnell to do so this month.
While the Senate has not yet taken an immigration vote, McConnell delivered red meat for the conservative base on immigration. He lambasted Democrats for withholding support for a month-long government spending bill because talks had yet to produce a deal to protect those immigrants, known as "dreamers."
McConnell repeated the term "illegal immigration" several times in his floor remarks — punctuating the words for emphasis. It was unusual for the leader to use that phrase for young undocumented immigrants. Several times when McConnell said "illegal immigration" Thursday night, Flake, seated a few rows behind him, visibly grimaced.
In recent public comments, McConnell also has used the term "chain migration" to refer to the practice of U.S. citizens sponsoring extended family members for green cards. Many Democrats say it should be dropped because they consider it a derogatory term to describe legal, family-based immigration.
In a tweet Friday, Trump used similar words, saying Democrats "want illegal immigration and weak borders. Shutdown coming? We need more Republican victories in 2018!"
Hours ahead of the shutdown deadline, GOP aides, lawmakers and other officials huddled in an endless stream of private meetings, deciding to brand the impasse the "#SchumerShutdown" after the top Senate Democrat, Charles E. Schumer (N.Y.). A website launched by congressional Republicans, SchumerShutdown.com, features a video referencing Democratic support for changes in immigration policy.
The term had been hatched earlier Thursday during a conference call of staffers for House and Senate GOP leaders. Brendan Buck, the top communications adviser to House Speaker Paul D. Ryan (Wis.), told his colleagues as the call began that they should start using the term.
The failure so far to produce an immigration deal was the main driver of the Democratic resistance to passing another short-term spending bill, even as some Democrats tried to emphasize other concerns. Democrats and Republicans have struggled to come up with a framework to protect dreamers in exchange for beefing up border security and tightening citizenship requirements.
One reason those efforts have sputtered, some Republicans say, is the powerful influence of hard-right immigration activists on the president, who is key to any deal. For example, Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.), who is working with Sen. Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) to broker a compromise, has grown frustrated with Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), a more hawkish figure who has Trump's ear.
Cotton, Graham said, is becoming the "Steve King of the Senate," a reference to the Iowa congressman who has been at the forefront of the hard-right movement on immigration. "If we keep making demands that are just not realistic in phase one, we'll never get there," he added.
Cotton shot back that King knows how to win in Iowa but Graham, who ran for president, does not.
Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-Ill.), a longtime champion of an immigration bill with a path to citizenship for the 11 million immigrants, said that when it comes to Republicans, "immigration is the glue that keeps them together. And you're going to need a powerful weapon to break that."
In McConnell's orbit, there is a sense that much of the Senate Republican Conference is closer to Cotton and Sen. David Perdue (R-Ga.) on immigration than it is to Graham, even if they are not as vocal about it.
Mark Krikorian, the executive director of a think tank that advocates reduced immigration, said that he has detected a change in McConnell's rhetoric over time.
"McConnell has definitely become more hawkish on immigration," he said. "And I don't think that's necessarily an evolution in his own perspective as much as it is a change in the party."
McConnell spokesman Don Stewart said the senator has been an advocate of legal immigration and strong border security for more than a decade.
The way that the Republican Party has addressed immigration has shifted. President George W. Bush was a champion of immigration overhaul who carried 44 percent of the Hispanic vote in 2004, according to exit polls.
"We worked closely with him," recalled Frank Sharry, the director of the pro-immigration group America's Voice.
In 2012, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney shifted from a stance as a pro-immigration governor of Massachusetts to promoting "self-deportation" as a means to reduce the number of illegal immigrants. He suffered with Latino voters at the ballot box, winning just 27 percent.
And then came Trump in 2016, who opened his campaign by accusing Mexican immigrants of being "rapists" and campaigned on the promise of building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.
But demographic trends, particularly in regions where the Hispanic population is booming, could spell trouble for the GOP if its positions alienate Latino voters.
"No one has repealed the demographic trends in the country, which means that any party that hopes to do well in elections in the 21st century is going to have to do better among people who are demographically different from the current Republican base," said Whit Ayres, a Republican pollster.
Ayres has worked for Rubio, who was a central player in the 2013 immigration talks that produced an immigration bill that failed in the House. Rubio struggled to defend his record on immigration when he ran for president in 2016.
He has not been a principal in any of the various groups around the Capitol pushing an immigration plan this time around.
In Democratic politics, immigration has been a major driver, particularly since Trump's election. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), who represents a deep-blue stretch of Northern California, said that at a recent town hall he had asked how many people in the room were concerned about their immigration status, and at least 300 people in a crowd of 500 had raised their hands.
"It doesn't hurt the Democrats in the short term," Khanna said of the prospects of a shutdown. He said it was a "much bigger risk for Democrats if we don't get DACA," referring to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that Trump ended.
At times, Trump has sounded open to a deal with Democrats on immigration. On other occasions, he has pulled back, siding with aides and lawmakers who have warned against.
Lawmakers have been left to guess where he stands. Until they figure it out, Republicans have mostly concluded that the safest political ground on immigration is near to Trump.
"I don't think it's a narrative that we're trying to create," Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said of the argument Republican leaders are making about a possible shutdown. "It's a narrative that is real."
Erica Werner and David Weigel contributed to this report.
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2019-04-19T21:39:20Z
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/in-spending-fight-republicans-embrace-trumps-hard-line-stand-on-immigration/2018/01/19/9397be3a-fd3b-11e7-a46b-a3614530bd87_story.html?utm_term=.817f3294dd9d
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A pedestrian has died after being hit by a lorry at a roundabout in Aberdeen.
The woman - who police said was in her 80s - was fatally injured in the crash at St Machar roundabout on King Street.
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 11.40am on Monday and members of public are also said to have tried to assist.
“I know some members of the public tried to help at the scene, which would have been upsetting, and I would like to thank them for their efforts.
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2019-04-22T20:05:05Z
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https://www.scotsman.com/news-2-15012/transport/woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-hgv-at-aberdeen-roundabout-1-4797709
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Playing host to about 250 Republican activists from around the Northeast, Maryland GOP officials said yesterday that they are beginning to generate renewed enthusiasm after the party suffered disastrous election results last year.
"I think we're over the funk from the 1998 election," said Del. Robert H. Kittleman, the House of Delegates Republican leader. "It took a lot longer than I thought. But it's behind us, and the enthusiasm has come back."
State Republican leaders were upbeat as they led the first full day of a weekend meeting of the Northeast Republican Leadership Conference in Annapolis.
Activists and party officials from a dozen states shared strategies on polling and fund raising and looked ahead to national and local elections.
Maryland Republicans would prefer not to look back to last year, when their gubernatorial candidate, Ellen R. Sauerbrey, was swamped by Gov. Parris N. Glendening and the party lost two county executive seats and six seats in the General Assembly.
Richard D. Bennett, the Maryland Republican Party chairman, said he is pleased with the GOP's rebound.
He said the state party has raised more than $500,000 this year -- well above the normal amount for the first year after a state election -- with a goal for the year of $750,000.
The party has also moved its headquarters from the outskirts of Annapolis to a refurbished bank building downtown to give it more visibility. And it has hired more staff and modernized its computer system, Bennett said.
"It's been a great shot in the arm to have" the new headquarters, Bennett said. "It's been a great morale booster."
Earlier this week, the state's Republican legislative caucus announced ambitious plans to raise $1 million for its General Assembly candidates in 2002 -- to match similar efforts of Democratic leaders.
Bennett also said he was pleased that several qualified Republicans such as mayoral candidate David F. Tufaro are running energetic campaigns in overwhelmingly Democratic Baltimore.
"We can say we are not ashamed of our candidates," Bennett said. "We are proud of our candidates."
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2019-04-22T10:38:40Z
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Maria Montessori developed a revolutionary, hands-on approach to education with an emphasis on respect for the child, believing that children who are respected will be children who will change our world for the better. The respect she espoused was that of understanding and respecting each child’s developmental timetable, and in a caring, safe environment providing works which are thoughtfully prepared with this development in mind.
The prepared environment that the child learns in consists of the furnishings, works, and the teacher herself, and each must be prepared to best support the important work of the child. The prepared environment includes materials that are to be touched, manipulated and explored. Lessons with the materials include concrete demonstrations of materials before moving on to abstract concepts. Many lessons are multi-sensory so that the child may hear, see, and touch the information presented to them, thus addressing as many learning styles as possible simultaneously.
Montessori classrooms operate under the assumptions that children go through “Sensitive Periods,” which are times in their development where they are particularly disposed to learning certain skills, and that each child is gifted with an “absorbent mind” that is capable of acquiring endless amounts of information which will be used to build the child’s understanding of self and the world around him. The teacher’s role as observer and facilitator is to note these specific forces in action that drive each child, and so direct the child to lessons and activities that support what is developing inwardly in the child.
Overarching goals in a Montessori classroom are those of achieving coordination, concentration, independence and a sense of order. Self-correcting materials that a child chooses on their own allow the child to work and problem solve without a teacher’s aid, supporting the child’s independence and confidence. A child’s ability to concentrate is highly valued so that they might absorb the information that a material is designed to convey, and so that the child’s endeavors to attain mastery of a skill are not interrupted. Therefore, a child absorbed in a lesson or work is allowed to continue without interruption unless the teacher feels it imperative to do so. All children are taught to respect another’s work time, and to not interrupt as well. The materials themselves target fine and gross motor activity which develops the child’s coordination, and offer information that helps the child form an understanding of how things in their world work together, developing their growing sense of order.
In a Montessori classroom, importance is placed on the process the child is taking part in and the skills they are developing as a result. Therefore, there is not the same amount of paperwork, or worksheets, brought home as in a traditionally set up classroom. For example, a child may choose the Tower of Cubes to work with, which consists of ten cubes in graduated size that the child uses to discriminate size, and to create different configurations with the cubes.
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2019-04-20T18:17:41Z
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I”ll travel to tucson in october this year.
Perhaps we can get to know each other?
You could reach me under my email.
I’d like to ask you about the trails.
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2019-04-23T22:41:16Z
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https://tucsonhikes.wordpress.com/2013/03/17/three-tank-trail/
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KINGSVILLE — Sometimes all you need is love and understanding. A good meal doesn't hurt either.
That was the idea behind the Festival for Peace and Unity at the Islamic Society of Kingsville's mosque. During the event, which included a potluck dinner, members of the mosque gave tours to the public. Outside the mosque, people created chalk drawings with the peace and unity themes.
The festival, meant to encourage religious tolerance and inclusiveness, also was organized by the Texas A&M International Student Association and a Texas A&M University-Kingsville sorority, KDChi Alpha Delta.
"This all started after the mosque burnt down in Victoria." event organizer Tiffany Trevino said. "We have a lot of active people in the Muslim community at campus and in Kingsville and we felt that it was important for them to feel welcome and to not feel attacked."
Authorities recently announced that the Victoria fire was intentionally set and a total of $30,000 in rewards are being offered to help find the arsonist.
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2019-04-21T07:26:26Z
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https://www.caller.com/story/news/local/2017/02/11/kingsville-mosque-hosts-peace-unity-event-community/97759356/
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Enter this week’s Sally’s Snapshots contest by clicking here.
Check back next week for a new set of photos and the answers to this week’s photos.
The winner of last week’s contest were Brett from Orange and Jessica from Garden Grove. Congratulations!
Here are the answers to last week’s photos. Click on the photos for a larger image.
This is Dumbo’s hat, found atop one of the many pachyderm vehicles on the Dumbo the Flying Elephant in Fantasyland.
A “hunny” pot sits outside of the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh attraction in Critter Country.
This Goofy can be found in the garden of Goofy’s house in ToonTown.
A corndog king greets guests at Paradise Pier’s Corndog Castle.
This is the sign of the Something Silver shop in Downtown Disney.
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2019-04-22T10:03:13Z
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Major League Baseball was once a dying flame. Now it's a bonfire, a sport reborn during the 2017 season.
Baseball is no longer a dying flame or a doddering grandparent. The sport is so hot that it now requires leather gloves and oven mitts.
A wistful generation applauds. Even if we don’t recognize the game anymore.
In the past two seasons, the Cubs have broken a curse and the Astros scored a major victory for analytics. The rebirth of America’s pastime has been fueled by home runs, advanced metrics, tricked-up baseballs, revamped swings and other accoutrements of evolution.
Television viewership tells a powerful story. The past two World Series scored the highest-rated Game 7’s in history. The Astros and Dodgers produced two of the greatest games on record, including a night when five home runs were struck in extra innings alone.
Pitcher’s duels are now like antique clocks. Sacrifice bunts are considered a waste of resources. Stolen bases are down. Strikeouts are no longer a shameful scourge. Defensive shifts are so effective that hitting the ball on the ground is considered a fast pass to the minor leagues.
As the game has shifted from weather-worn scouts to Harvard MBA’s, we’ve been inundated with information and algorithms. We’ve learned about WAR, WHIP, OPS and spin rates, making barstool conversations cumbersome. But the home run remains the sexiest statistic in sports, relatable on every level. And they're at the root of the current renaissance.
Over the past season, Major League Baseball players compiled 6,105 home runs, smashing a record set during the Steroid Era. Before 2017, the World Series had never staged a game where more than six players hit home runs. That changed when eight players went deep in Game 2, and another seven in Game 5.
The sport has shifted so dramatically that J.D. Martinez was once released by the Astros before he started swinging for the fences, while Arizona native Cody Bellinger hit only one home run in his prep career at Hamilton High School. That blast hit the top of the fence and bounced over.
There were 117 players who hit 20 or more home runs in 2017. There were 140 players who struck 100 or more times. Small ball is dead and no lead is safe in today’s game, when momentum shifts are one swing away.
The glory that comes with hitting a ball over the fence.
There is a level of suspicion attached to the current trend triggering the rebirth of baseball. Pitchers have complained about baseballs that are slicker, harder to manipulate and flying out of the park with alarming velocity. While MLB has discounted these conspiracy theories, something has changed, and something has tilted the playing field considerably. And if the ball has been juiced, it means the fireworks show of 2017 is both manufactured and fraudulent.
But the emotion is real and sustainable. The flurry of home runs in 2017 created energy and excitement, helping players break down their stoic walls and their unwritten rules. The postseason was full of exuberant hitters displaying great passion as they rounded the bases.
Maybe it’s OK to celebrate once the playoffs arrive, when the margin for error does not allow retaliation from bruised pitchers. The Diamondbacks’ Archie Bradley almost blew the roof off Chase Field following a postseason triple. The Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig flipped his bat after a bloop single, while Joc Pederson made a money gesture with his fingers while rounding third base. It all added to the carnival atmosphere, when nobody complained about playing the game the right way.
The proliferation of offense, home runs and come-from-behind victories have helped the sport move past one of its biggest internal battles, the tug-of-war between old-school types who demand that players act like they’ve been there before, and a new generation that wants to party like it’s 1999.
It's about time the latter mindset prevails. If there’s anything fans love more than home runs, it’s athletes who aren’t afraid to show personality and passion. That's the biggest lesson to emerge from the 2017 season, a year when baseball became entertaining once again.
“We’ve benefitted from the World Series matchups over the past two years,” Hall said. “And when you couple that with the over-the-top show of emotions, where it felt like a Little League World Series after every home run … that connects with a younger generation.
It couldn't come at a better time for MLB, especially with the NFL angering fans and trending in the wrong direction. It also proves the enduring power of America's pastime, a sport that once seemed to be digging its own grave.
Now, baseball is sizzling, hot to the touch, proving once again that there's no place like home plate.
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2019-04-20T12:52:14Z
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https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/mlb/diamondbacks/2017/11/04/bickley-new-brand-baseball-may-have-saved-dying-sport/832852001/
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Redlands’ Hangar 24 Craft Brewery has become the first one to go to the can…as well as the bottle.
It’s become the first Southern California craft brewery to both bottle and can its beers.
The first two beers available in cans are Orange Wheat and Helles Lager.
It might be a little chilly to take Hangar 24 poolside, but just be glad in knowing you can now do so without any danger.
Click here to read the article from Redlands Daily Facts reporter Kristina Hernandez.
This entry was posted in Redlands, Uncategorized by John Plessel. Bookmark the permalink.
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2019-04-24T04:10:52Z
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http://www.insidesocal.com/dine909/2012/12/20/hangar-24-beers-now-available-in-cans/
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↑ Kandel E.R., Schwartz, J.H., Jessell, T.M. (2000). Principles of Neural Science, 4th ed., pp. 507–513. McGraw-Hill, New York.
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2019-04-22T18:55:17Z
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Throughout Ramadan, faithful Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. While they do not consume food or water during the day, and this year during the hottest months, they do enjoy small meals before sunrise (called the suhoor) and after sunset (known as iftars).
Usually involving dates and other light options, such as apricots or fish, the sought-after Chef Kiran Verma of Houston is hosting an event to show how to put a modern-Indian twist on traditional Ramadan recipes. The cooking class will be held at the Fiesta Culinary School on July 25 starting at 6:30pm.
Given her passion for preparing food for her guests, her own spiritual history and perspective on the power of sharing food, Chef Verma believes events such as interfaith iftars are perfect opportunities for peace making between people of different religions.
Indeed, iftar dinners have become popular interfaith activities in recent years. The White House hosts an iftar each year and Mayor Annise Parker will host Houston’s annual Ramadan dinner with the mayor on July 27. Even Jewish synagogues in Chicago held iftars as an act of solidarity with their Muslim neighbors.
“Part of the Hindu faith is eating with other devotees,” she said, “we were dedicated to the faith, to family, to our food.” And so, Verma said, her devotion to cooking began with being devoted to religion.
Although an estimated 250 million Muslims live in India, the second largest population in the world behind Indonesia, Verma’s first interactions with Muslims came when she was living in Sugar Land, just south of Houston. For more than 28 years, Verma enjoyed a close relationship with her Pakistani neighbors. Their children played together, they shared meals together and as they interacted, they discovered that they had many similarities. Despite the constant tension between Muslims in Pakistan and Hindus in India, Verma said, “I felt like we connected more than even Hindu families could connect.” She said, “I would listen to them read from the Qur’an and say, ‘that sounds like Hinduism,’” she said. “As we shared meals, we came to the realization that we are the same, we are one people,” Verma said.
Now, she tries to recreate that same spirit, and spark similar relationships, through the preparation of succulent iftar meals derived from her forward thinking and modern Indian menu.
Verma hopes people not only enjoy the food she prepares, but the atmosphere and attitude she composes. “Shared meals bring people close because we are happily satisfied together; you don’t think negative thoughts, it takes you to a positive place,” she said.
*For more on religion, culture and food – follow @kchitwood on Twitter.
*To attend the event, follow this link to the Fiesta website. To learn more about Kiran’s Indian Restaurant in Houston, visit Chef Kiran Verma’s very own site or follow her on Twitter @kiranshouston.
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2019-04-25T08:47:48Z
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https://blog.chron.com/sacredduty/2013/07/currying-peace-a-hindu-chef-cooks-for-muslims-during-ramadan/
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http://worknlearn.ning.com/page/profile
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2019-04-19T03:24:02Z
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In 2011, it was the hunter. At this year's World Junior Championship, Russia becomes the hunted.
The Russian Hockey Federation would like nothing more than to defend the gold medal it captured last year in Buffalo, proving last year's come-from-behind victory against Canada was no fluke. After garnering its first gold medal in eight years, the Russians will get the opportunity to start their defense on Boxing Day in Calgary when it opens this year's tournament against Switzerland in Group A.
Before it is able think about gold, Russia will have to escape Group A. That includes facing a Swedish club looking to avenge its fourth-place finish last year. Last year marked the first time in four years Sweden left the World Junior Championship empty handed, compiling two silvers and a bronze during that span.
Both teams will be met with competition from Switzerland, Slovakia and Latvia.
Last year -- In stunning fashion, the Russians overcame a 3-0 deficit in the third period against Canada to capture their first gold medal at the World Juniors since 2003.
NHL prospects -- Washington Capitals prospect Yevgeni Kuznetsov is the only returning member of Russia's golden entry. Joining Kuznetsov in his quest to repeat is Vladislav Namestnikov, who was selected in the first round of the 2011 Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
2012 Entry Draft watch -- The Russians boast an explosion of draft-eligible talent, including Nail Yakupov of the Sarnia Sting and the Quebec Remparts' Mikhail Grigorenko, both contenders to be first pick at the 2012 NHL Entry Draft this June.
Schedule -- Dec. 26, Switzerland, 10 p.m. ET; Dec. 28, Slovakia, 10 p.m. ET; Dec. 29, Latvia, 10 p.m. ET; Dec. 31, Sweden, 10 p.m. ET.
Vickers prediction -- Though they're competing with a completely renovated roster at the tournament, the dangerously explosive Russians will be led by Kuznetsov, the sole returnee from last year's gold-medal performance, to Russia's first repeat performance since the 2002 and 2003 World Juniors.
Morreale prediction -- The defending champion looks to win back-to-back gold medals for the first time since 2002-03. The odds of that happening are pretty good too, with the return of forward Kuznetsov, and inclusion of newcomers Yakupov and Grigorenko. The only concern here is the commitment to the defensive end. The only team standing in its way in Group A is Sweden -- expect a fourth-place showing.
Last year -- For the first time in four years, the Swedish Ice Hockey Association left the World Junior Championship without a medal, dropping the bronze medal game 4-2 to the United States.
NHL prospects -- While led up front by Mika Zibanejad, who played nine games with the Ottawa Senators this season before returning to Stockholm, the Swedes will count heavily on defensemen Oscar Klefbom (Edmonton) and Jonas Brodin (Minnesota), both selected in the first round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
2012 Entry Draft watch -- Sweden is blessed with plenty of draft-eligible talent in the form of Leksand center Filip Forsberg, Frolunda forward Sebastian Collberg and Djurgarden forward Pontus Aberg.
Schedule -- Dec. 26, Latvia, 5:30 p.m. ET; Dec. 28, Switzerland, 5:30 p.m. ET; Dec. 30, Slovakia, 5:30 p.m. ET, Dec. 31, Russia, 10 p.m. ET.
Vickers prediction -- Though better than its finish would indicate, Sweden will not play for a medal in 2012. Despite bringing back five players from last year's team and boasting several first-round draft picks, the Swedes will struggle with chemistry in what will be looked at as a rebuilding year for the country.
Morreale prediction -- Can one of the more talented rosters assembled at this year's WJC rebound from last year's disappointing fourth-place finish? Look for Sweden to earn a bye into the semifinal round before earning a bronze medal.
Last year -- With the emergence of Inti Pestoni and riding the hot play of forward Nino Niederreiter and goaltender Benjamin Conz, the Swiss were one win away from medal contention, settling for fifth place.
NHL prospects -- Though he is still eligible, New York Islanders forward Nino Niederreiter will not be released to play in the tournament. In Niederreiter's absence, Switzerland will rely heavily on Calgary Flames first rounder Sven Barstchi and Gregory Hofmann, a third-round pick of the Carolina Hurricanes.
2012 Entry Draft watch -- Though the talent pool coming out of Switzerland is thinner in 2012 than it has been in recent years, forward Christoph Bertschy will attract plenty of draft interest.
Schedule -- Dec. 26, Russia, 10 p.m. ET; Dec. 28, Sweden, 5:30 p.m. ET; Dec. 30, Latvia, 10 p.m. ET; Dec. 31, Slovakia, 6 p.m. ET.
Vickers prediction -- Despite the best efforts of Swiss sensation Sven Bartschi, Switzerland will struggle to earn its way back into the medal round for the first time since 2010. Though its offense will be plenty powerful, Switzerland will have problems keeping the puck out of its net without standout goaltender Benjamin Conz, who is too old to play in the tournament.
Morreale prediction -- A third-place finish in Group A is the likely scenario. While Niederreiter will not be made available after suffering a concussion on Dec. 3, follow countryman Bartschi should pick up the offensive slack. Look for the Swiss to place sixth.
Last year -- With a valiant effort from top point-getter Richard Panik, Slovakia narrowly avoided relegation by finishing eighth. It was the second consecutive eighth-place finish for Slovakia, who has not earned a medal at the tournament since winning bronze in 1999.
NHL prospects -- The Slovaks will be led by Detroit Red Wings prospect Tomas Jurco of the defending Memorial Cup champion Saint John Sea Dogs. Jurco is joined by Edmonton Oilers prospect Martin Marincin, making his third appearance at the World Juniors after debuting as a 16-year-old in 2010.
2012 Entry Draft watch -- Defenseman Patrik Luza, Slovakia's top skater according to Central Scouting, will have the opportunity to open eyes on a larger stage while goaltender Dominik Riecicky, who was solid in the tournament last year, has the opportunity to take the starting job for Slovakia. He'll battle Richard Sabol, the top-ranked Slovakian goalie eligible for the draft.
Schedule -- Dec. 27, Latvia, 10 p.m. ET; Dec. 28, Russia, 10 p.m. ET; Dec. 30, Sweden, 5:30 p.m. ET; Dec. 31, Switzerland, 6 p.m. ET.
Vickers prediction -- After back-to-back eight-place finishes, Slovakia is looking to improve on that spot. This will not be the year for Slovakia, which has not earned a medal since 1999. Returning forward Tomas Jurco will shine, but his individual effort will not be enough to claw Slovakia into medal contention.
Morreale prediction -- While the club does possess some offensive firepower in Jurco and Tvrdon up front and Marincin and Peter Ceresnak along the blue line, look for an eighth-place finish in 2012.
Last year -- Relegated to Division I after finishing ninth at the 2010 WJC, Latvia won its way back into the main group in convincing fashion, earning its place in this year's World Junior Championship.
NHL prospects -- Latvia has but one drafted player on its roster in Edmonton Oilers prospect Kristians Pelss, who is one of five returning players from the gold-medal finish in last year's WJC Division I Group A.
2012 Entry Draft watch -- Zemgus Girgensons, who will undoubtedly lead Latvia in their quest to avoid another relegation in 2012, is expected by many to be the first player selected out of the USHL at the draft.
Schedule -- Dec. 26, Sweden, 5:30 p.m. ET; Dec. 27, Slovakia, 10 p.m. ET, Dec. 29, Russia, 10 p.m. ET; Dec. 30, Switzerland, 10 p.m. ET.
Vickers prediction -- Though they'll become the darlings of the tournament after pushing several teams in Group A to their limit, Girgensons and the Latvians will unfortunately be relegated to Division I.
Morreale prediction -- The country has traditionally worked hard in the WJC despite a lack in top-name talent. Girgensons, eligible for the 2012 Draft, and Edmonton Oilers prospect Pelss are the top players to watch. Expect a ninth-place finish.
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2019-04-21T08:38:56Z
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I greatly enjoyed reading a review of David Aaronovitch’s book “Party Animals: My Family and Other Communists” in which the critic picked up on the metaphor of Muggles from the famous Harry Potter series.
Both of Aaronovitch’s parents were members of Communist Party of Great Britain and their devotion to the cause completely dominated every aspect of family life. The Aaronovitches of those times looked at the world through a very particular kind of lens and experienced it in ways that most of the rest of us never did. Holidays would be taken with other Communists, typically in a so-called socialist country such as East Germany. The family dentist was a Communist, who sadly never made the transition to using local anaesthetics but more importantly had the correct view of the Hungarian uprising of 1956. Anyone who might be brought to the house to fix a door or a wall would similarly always be a card carrying Party Member.
Certain famous and widely-read children’s comic books were never allowed past the Aaronovitch threshold because they were produced by an apparently vicious anti-union company. Different citrus fruits were considered inedible because of the political nature of the regime in the country in which they were grown. And of course the capitalist press could never be relied upon to speak the truth, particularly in relation to anything to do with workers’ struggles or what was happening in the Warsaw Pact countries.
The Communists were the wizarding class, the rest of us were, well, sort of pitied and patronised as poor unfortunate Muggles who didn’t have the same insight into or knowledge of the way things truly worked in the world now or could work in the Utopian future they were trying to construct. We might get partial glimpses from time to time but not being a Communist was just a sad condition that pretty much ruled out any possibility of true enlightenment and meant you were forever on the outside of the righteous certainties of the Comrades.
The government’s request….risks setting a dangerous precedent. If the FBI can force Apple to hack into its customers’ devices, then so too can every repressive regime in the rest of the world. Apple deserves praise for standing up for its right to offer secure devices to all of its customers.
In the crazy, upside down world of wizards Cook’s statement and the ACLU’s support make perfect sense. But the Muggles still rule.
So let me rephrase what the ACLU is saying: if US law enforcement officials are allowed to show there is no hiding place for terrorists who randomly kill their workmates at a party somehow this might encourage the Government of North Korea to consider behaving disrespectfully towards their own citizens.
You couldn’t make it up. Apple may be very good at groovy designs but unless this is some sort of elaborate (but cynical) dog whistle double bluff they need to take a breath before venturing further into a civil rights debate. The ACLU? Maybe they are just a lost cause, which is such a shame given their glorious history.
Criminal dudes of the world! Come to us. Buy our products. We’ll keep you safe from those nasty policemen. Have no fear on that score.
I understand the concerns that Apple and others are voicing but they have reached the wrong conclusion about how to deal with them. It’s comforting to know I am not the only person who thinks like that. Silicon Valley has to find a different and better way to deal with the challenges of encryption. We Muggles expect nothing less.
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2019-04-25T04:31:29Z
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The redevelopment on a former RAF base on the Isle of Man could be a "catalyst for regeneration," an MHK has said.
The Department of Infrastructure (DoI) said there had been "great interest" in the RAF Jurby site, following a request for development suggestions in July.
Julie Edge MHK said there had been a "broad range" of submissions, including plans for housing and workshops.
A DoI spokesman said the plans for the 25-acre site would be assessed ahead a report to political members.
RAF Jurby opened in 1939 and helped protect Belfast and Liverpool from air raids during World War Two.
It was also used for training and was home to a variety of operational squadrons.
After closing in 1963, it was used as a diversion airfield for Ronaldsway Airport until 1972.
Ms Edge said she hoped the redevelopment of the site would "provide jobs" and be a "catalyst for the further regeneration of the north of the island".
The DoI spokesman said there had been a high level of engagement among local residents in the submissions process and other ideas for the site included housing start-up businesses and leisure and recreational facilities.
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2019-04-26T03:04:51Z
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-42050867
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Do you usually use the same base color for your tanks or do you change it every time?
Noelle, it depends on what color I plan on painting the tank. If it’s an American tank from the WWII era the final color would be an olive drab so I would use black as the base color. In this case I haven’t decided what color to paint the tank yet. Germans had a lot of different camouflage patterns in WWII. 🙂 The tan color you see now is just the color of the plastic.
Okay! Thank you. I thought it might be the plastic but I wasn’t sure. How many layers of paint do you usually put on?
It depends on if it is going to be a solid colored tank or if it is going to be a two or three tone camouflage. If it is a multiple color camouflage then I would probably use two or three coats all of different colors. I usually use paint from a spray can to paint my models.
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3 comments about "What They'e Saying: Kevin Payne".
Wooden Ships, September 19, 2018 at 9:38 p.m.
That a boy Kevin, no room for romance in American (US) soccer. Guaranteed returns first and foremost. US Sports Systems, how hermetic and stale.
Bob Ashpole replied, September 20, 2018 at 5:20 a.m.
WS, I know you understand the economics involved. Relegation only sounds good in the short term view, but bad in a longer view. I prefer an expanding league to several clubs being ruined by relegation every year for finishing low in the standings regardless of how satisfied their fans are with how well they play and regardless of how financially successful the club is. I prefer to attract club owners who are committed to the long haul rather than speculators, gamblers, or billionaire hobbyists.
Relegation encourages all clubs to engage in financially reckless overspending on player contracts. MLS instead has rules inhibiting reckless overspending on player contracts aiming for parity rather than a league where success comes from pouring money into the team.
R2 Dad replied, September 23, 2018 at 8:37 p.m.
As you know, Bob, throwing money at a team is no guarantee of success. Remember Moneyball? Smart management and recruiting can overcome financial disadvantage for small market teams--see SKC. The impact of relegation is softened by parachute payments--it's not the end of the world unless the team is happy in a lower league because there is always the opportunity for promotion the next year. In the mean time, in lieu of ProRel, how do fix a team like the Earthquakes, and how do they avoid becoming Marge Schott's Cincinnati Reds? You like the carrot, but what MLS really needs is some stick, too. That's the job of Carlos Cordeiro, to figure this out--but that's not the kind of change he has in mind.
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DHA is essential for the eyes, brain and sperm cells. EPA is beneficial in reducing inflammation in the body. Our body breaks down ALA into both DHA and EPA. Therefore, it is important to include all the three types of omega-3 fatty acids in the diet.
1. Omega-3 fatty acids can fight anxiety and depression by boosting brain health.
2. Omega-3s can improve your eye health.
3. They can be useful in improving brain health, which reduces the risks of mental disorders.
4. They can improve the heart health which will reduce the risks of heart diseases.
5. Omega-3 fatty acids can fight inflammation inside the body.
6. They can be used to reduce menstrual cramps and other period symptoms.
7. Omega-3 fats can improve your skin’s health.
8. Omega-3 fatty acids may also help in preventing some types of cancer.
Although, there is no daily set amount of omega-3s dosage, there are some health organizations that have released their expert opinions on this topic. Most of them recommended having 250 mg to 500 mg of EPA and DHA each day for getting the maximum health benefits. So, what amount of omega-3 fatty acids should we have each day?
According to previous studies, adult men and women, both should have at least 250 grams of omega-3s (EPA plus DHA) each day. For ALA, the studies recommend having 1600 mg for males and 1100 mg for females.
During pregnancy, the amount of omega-3s should be increased in the diet. Pregnant women should have 300 mg of EHA and DHA and 1400 mg of ALA per day. For children, there is no daily recommended amount but, they should include more fishes and nuts in their diet.
According to many health experts, one should not take more than 3000 mg of omega-3s per day as it can harm your health.
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PITTSBURGH—The Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC)–South Campus is hosting a series of free community information sessions covering a range of interests. These include academic programs and career opportunities in engineering, technology and math; allied health and nursing; and social sciences and education. The final session will discuss veteran educational benefits.
The address for CCAC–South Campus is 1750 Clairton Road (Route 885), West Mifflin, PA 15122. Individuals interested in one of the above information sessions are asked to reserve their place by contacting 412.469.4301.
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The youngest child was 2. The oldest was 13. Seven children living in filth.
Filth so repulsive that investigators who attempted to search the children's north side home on July 24 could not stand to remain inside. So awful that the Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services took one look at the premises and condemned it. So indecent that the district attorney's office charged the head of the household — a 26-year-old woman on probation for child abuse — with seven counts of child neglect.
The Milwaukee Police Department took the unusual step of releasing 43 photographs investigators had taken of the home. Floors covered with excrement. Walls crawling with bugs. Piles of garbage. A bathtub filled with a sickening brown fluid.
"Do these kids have a chance?" Police Chief Edward Flynn wondered.
The one agency that did not seem to consider the home an imminent threat to the children's safety and well-being was the very agency charged with their protection: the Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare.
According to neighbors and the woman's family, workers for the bureau were visiting the home and checking on the children several times a week.
"Why didn't child protective services take the kids out of the house?" asked Geraldine Lucas, who is the woman's grandmother.
To protect the children's confidentiality, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is identifying the 26-year-old woman by the initials of her first and middle names: O.G.
O.G. isthe mother of six of the children. The seventh is the daughter of her 30-year-old boyfriend, Lashawn James.
O.G. and her children are well-known to child protective services.
■ In August 2006, the bureau received a report alleging O.G.'s home was filthy and that her children were not being cared for.
■ In August 2007, the bureau received a report alleging O.G.'s home was falling apart and that she had no food for her children.
■ In January 2008, the bureau received a report alleging one of O.G.'s children had been sexually molested.
The bureau removed O.G.'s children from her home in August 2012, after she was charged with three counts of felony child abuse for whipping three of her children with an extension chord.
O.G. pleaded guilty to three amended counts of misdemeanor battery and was ordered to serve two years of probation. Her probation would have ended in December 2014.
O.G. was remarkably cooperative with child welfare workers, according to Children's Court records. She completed nurturing, parenting, anger management and domestic violence classes. She received therapy. She demonstrated willingness and capacity to be her children's mother.
O.G.'s "home has completely changed. (O.G.) put a lot of effort into the home to make it a family home. (O.G.) has fixed all the windows and has completed the kitchen floor on her own. (O.G.) has painted and organized each of the children's rooms."
She "maintains her home and is always clean and well organized."
Court supervision of O.G. and her family expired in December 2013. Eight months later, O.G. was charged with neglect.
Lashawn James — O.G's on-again, off-again boyfriend — is a petty criminal whose troubles with guns began when, as a teenager, he grabbed a 10-year-old boy by the neck and pressed a handgun to the boy's head.
James claimed he was just kidding around.
No one was joking when, in November 2007, after a day spent drinking and drugging, James was arrested for being a felon in possession of a short-barreled shotgun. Police claimed James fired the weapon at two officers. James claimed the gun accidentally discharged as he was pulling it from his pants.
In July 2008, a month after O.G. gave birth to a boy fathered by James, James was sentenced to five years in prison, minus time served. He was released in 2012 and was on extended supervision when, on July 23, after what police describe as an altercation in the 2800 block of N. 37th St., a man shot at a crowded van that contained James, who was the driver, O.G., who was a passenger, and seven children.
Two children were wounded, including James' 11-year-old daughter from another relationship. James was arrested on a probation violation. A second man, who police say shot at the van, was arrested Thursday.
It was the shooting that brought police to O.G.'s home.
It was the 11-year-old, who the family says was removed from her mother's custody and placed with James, that brought child welfare workers there.
Family and neighbors say child protective services workers have been visiting the 11-year-old at O.G.'s home for months.
The 11-year-old's mother, according to court records, is a mentally unstable woman who pleaded guilty in June 2013 to felony child abuse. The woman had whipped the 11-year-old's brother while a boyfriend held him down and had hit the child in the face with a broken broom handle because he was crying.
"She got mental health problems," the boy wrote in a victim's impact statement.
"She say she be hearing things and seeing things. And she be talking to the TV sometimes. There be plenty of stuff but it's stuff I don't want to be bringing up though."
O.G.'s family can't understand how the condition of her home could be acceptable to child welfare workers one day and be criminally negligent the next.
It's a fair question, said Susan Conwell, executive director of Kids Matter Inc., a Milwaukee-based child advocacy organization.
"People keep asking me if there is a different standard for black children in Milwaukee," she said. "I think the issue is that there is a different standard of safety for children in Milwaukee, period.
"Can you imagine seven children in Waukesha with no functioning toilets? Kids placed with a nonrelative already on probation for child abuse?"
"A parent being on parole for child abuse is not a disqualifier in itself," said Joe Scialfa, a spokesman for the Department of Children and Families, which runs the Milwaukee bureau.
"If a person was meeting all of the conditions of their parole and accepting appropriate services, a placement might be deemed to be in the best interest of the child."
He said he could not, as a matter of law, discuss any case in particular. But, he said, "caseworkers are expected to assess the safety of a child's physical and emotional environment during home visits."
"If the condition of a home rises to the level of neglect, caseworkers are required to make a report," he said.
"These aren't just seven kids in deplorable conditions," Conwell said.
"These are seven abused children who will one day become parents. They are seven abused children who take their struggles to school. They are seven children with multiple exposures to violence.
"How we respond to them affects all of us."
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Help Mr. K bring new technology to the classroom with DonorsChoose!
I just created a request for my classroom: Evolving Gameplay With MakeyMakey Kits: Kids Play THEIR Way!.
Give to my project by September 2 and your donation will be doubled thanks to a Matching Donation! Just enter the code INSPIRE on the payment page and you'll be matched dollar for dollar.
Your support would mean so much to us.
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Have you ever, while taking off or landing in an airliner, felt any great confidence that everyone on the flight had actually turned off their cell phones, as instructed? No, right? And have you ever been on an airliner that crashed? I'm guessing not. Doesn't that make you wonder how dangerous it really is for people to leave their cell phones on during takeoff and landing?
And it's not as if your flights are the only data points. Every day, thousands of airliners containing active cell phones take off and land--and nothing bad ever happens.
[W]e recently conducted an online survey of 492 American adults who have flown in the past year. In this sample, 40% said they did not turn their phones off completely during takeoff and landing on their most recent flight; more than 7% left their phones on, with the Wi-Fi and cellular communications functions active. And 2% pulled a full Baldwin, actively using their phones when they weren't supposed to.
Consider what these numbers imply. The odds that all 78 of the passengers who travel on an average-size U.S. domestic flight have properly turned off their phones are infinitesimal: less than one in 100 quadrillion, by our rough calculation. If personal electronics are really as dangerous as the FAA rules suggest, navigation and communication would be disrupted every day on domestic flights. But we don't see that.
As Simons and Chabris note, there's never been any good evidence that cell phones or other electronic devices disrupt navigational equipment or communications between pilot and ground. In fact, attempts to create these effects have failed.
The good news is that the FAA recently asked for public feedback on this policy, a sign that change may be on the way. The bad news is that it's taken two decades--the policy was implemented in 1991--to get to this point.
It's kind of amazing that Americans have been willing to absorb this much inconvenience, year after year, without asking why it's being inflicted on them. Makes you wonder about the prospects for striking a reasonable balance between, say, national security and civil liberties.
* Correction: 10:30 a.m. -- An earlier version of this post indicated that the Simons-Chabris piece appeared in WSJ's opinion section. The piece appeared in WSJ's Weekend Review--which, it turns out, isn't part of the opinion section.
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Study of individuals and groups within an organizational context. Topics include leadership, individual differences, organizational design, group processes and characteristics, organizational processes and practices; and influence of these on individual, group, and organizational effectiveness.
Financial and management accounting for decision making and control in profit-directed organizations. Terminology, concepts, frameworks, and tools used to understand and analyze the financial consequences of business activities. Not open to students with credit in Business Administration 650.
Explore role of finance in a shareholder value based framework. Financial analysis and planning, investment, capital structure, financial markets, capital raising and capital disbursement decisions, valuation, and corporate restructuring. Not open to students with credit in Business Administration 665.
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Why I got involved: As a wedding photographer and a recent breast cancer conqueror, I feel passionate about being a positive face and role model to the women who have been diagnosed or someday will be. My thoughts, humor and candor have helped women locally, and I’m excited to branch out, lock arms with Pink Initiative and combine our passions so we can make a difference.
The board is so excited to welcome California wedding photographer Megan Clouse to our board of directors. Her warmth, kindness and insight is a fantastic addition to our team. Please take a moment and browse her personal blog that journals her battle with breast cancer here.
Thank you, also, for your recent $100 donation, Megan!
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Rodri to Man City rumours incorrect?
According to a recent report from Mundo Deportivo, v has not asked to leave Atletico Madrid in favour of a move to Manchester City – which contradicts a previous report that suggested he had. The 22 year old supposedly told the club that he wanted a change of pace, with the Premier League champions being a perfect fit. Alas, that is now said to be false, as Rodri’s future continues to be a great source of debate for the masses.
Atletico have been known to be very tight when it comes to keeping hold of their biggest stars in the past, and we’d imagine the same thing is true of Rodri. The midfielder has only been at the club since last year when he made a switch over from fellow Spanish club Villarreal, but in that time, he’s already been able to make quite the impression on their fans; to the point where he’s considered by many to be one of their top stars.
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Inspired by SPU Associate Professor of Reconciliation Brenda Salter McNeil’s book Roadmap to Reconciliation.
Place: NEW LOCATION: First Free Methodist Church, adjacent to campus, 3200 Third Avenue West, Seattle. Parking is available in the Ross Parking lot north of the church.
At this event artists, facilitators and audience members will weave together conversation with performance while engaging in a free-flow exploration of the arts as one of many roads to reconciliation. All participants at this event will actively create a space where music, dance, spoken word, and dialogue will center the voices, experiences, stories, and untold histories of the African diaspora in various regions of the American continent.
Stephen Newby is a professor of music and director of the Center for Worship at Seattle Pacific University. He is a composer, conductor, gospel/jazz vocalist, and pianist. He is a native of Detroit, Michigan.
Bob Darden is a professor at Baylor University in the Department of Journalism, Public Relations and New Media. He is the author of over two dozen books and hundreds of magazine articles, and is the director of Baylor's Black Gospel Music Restoration Project.
Monica Rojas-Stewart (Lima, Peru) has a doctorate in cultural anthropology and is the founder and director of DE CAJóN Project and Movimiento Afrolatino Seattle (MÁS), two community arts organizations dedicated to raising awareness of the cultural contributions of people of African descent in Peru and Latin America, respectively. She currently holds two positions as the assistant director of the African Studies and of the Latin American and Caribbean Studies programs at the University of Washington.
Milvia Pacheco is an Afro-Latina artist born in Caracas-Venezuela where she began her career as a dancer combining dance and theater training. MÁS (Movimiento Afrolatino Seattle) has become the platform where she continues serving as a conduit for empowerment for herself and others.
Iris Viveros (Veracruz, Mexico) is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Washington. She focuses in the study of community music and the embodiment of rhythms in the Fandango tradition from Veracruz, Mexico, as elements of resistance and healing from individual and collective trauma.
Jabali Stewart has been active in community movements in Seattle and throughout the Pacific Northwest for several years. He earned a doctorate in ethnomusicology from the University of Washington, and has worked broadly in the area of intercultural communication and conflict resolution.
Yoelin Connor (Santa Rosa de Aguan, Honduras) is a Seattle-based Garifuna community leader. He is a founding member of the Movimiento Afrolatino Seattle (MAS) and Garinagu Houngua, two organizations devoted to the empowerment of African descent communities through arts and education.
DE CAJóN Project is a Seattle-based performance group dedicated to educating populations about the cultural contributions by people of African descent in Peru, and has been performing throughout the Pacific Northwest for the last nine years.
Seattle Fandango Project is a collective of artists, activists, educators, and students of the fandango tradition, practiced in the region of Veracruz, Mexico. Their purpose is to build a fandango community in Seattle and connect it to the larger movement in other parts of the United States and Mexico.
Hagucha Garinagu (Garifuna roots) is a Garifuna ensemble that features the music, dance and culture of the Garinagu, or Garifuna, people. The Garinagu are original from the Caribbean coast of Central America, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and are the descendants of West African, Central American, Carib, and Arawak people.
Seattle Pacific University Gospel Choir is a unique, ministry-focused, 85-voice ensemble whose members perform some of the best of African-American sacred music — including gospel, spirituals, and praise and worship — in concerts and at special events on and off campus.
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It cost a small fortune to make this marinade, but it was completely worth it! (I only wish that I had put more chicken in it!!) When I saw Mario Batali make this Caribbean meal on The Chew, I wanted to make it and pulled up the recipe immediately. SOooo many delicious flavors.
This recipe was adapted from The Chew, contributed by Mario Batali. I increased the amount of chicken, used skinless chicken thighs, and incorporated whole wheat flour in the roti. The amount of spicy pineapple sauce in this recipe could easily be cut in half. (& I am a HUGE sauce person!) Any leftovers would be tasty eaten as a salsa with tortilla chips.
The chicken did develop a nice char in the oven, but this would be an amazing dish to grill in the summer!! (It has to warm up soon…) I’m bringing this meal to share at Fiesta Friday #61 at Fiesta Friday.net. (Yes! a new home for the party & for Angie of The Novice Gardener.) Enjoy!!
For the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade.
Preheat oven to 450°F or light your grill with one side hot, one side low.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes; it should get a little char on the top (we like that). If using a grill, place the chicken on the hot side of the grill and cook until nicely charred on both sides, then move to the cooler side and cook with the lid down until cooked through.
Serve hot, with pineapple ketchup and warm roti alongside.
Place all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth. If not using immediately, store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Combine the dry ingredients in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook.
Turn the mixer on and gradually add the oil and water while mixing, then mix for 5 minutes. Remove the dough from the mixer and let rest for 10 minutes.
Divide the dough into 8 equal balls. Flatten each slightly and roll out into 6-inch rounds.
Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles on the surface. Reduce the heat to medium and place the rotis in the pan, 2 at a time, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the crust is light brown. Turn with a wide spatula or tongs and cook for 1 minute on the other side. Repeat with the remaining dough and keep warm in a bowl, covered with a clean dish towel.
Use the same marinade for pork or fish.
Buy pre-made roti or pitas for a quicker dinner.
I do love jerk chicken, and this recipe with the tasty sides looks great. I agree would be great on the BBQ – we’ll get to that weather some day!
I wouldn’t have thought of the vanilla, interesting mix. I bet this is amazing on the grill.
I just trust Mario Batali- it was an amazing combination!!
Really tempting. Would love to try this delicious chicken.
Try it!! The chicken was really amazing.
It was worth EVERY cent. I would just completely load it up with chicken next time!
Goodness, does that chicken look amazing!! Love all the flavors and components in this meal Josette!!
Thank you, Naina! The chicken really would be amazing on its own- but it was a nice meal altogether.
Josette, the chicken looks fantastic and yes, it does have to warm up and I can just imagine how amazing this would be on the grill! Thanks so much for sharing this with us – Happy Fiesta Friday!
Thank you so much, Selma! Happy belated FF!!
Yay!! Happy to hear it!! Let me know what you think. I hope you enjoy it as much as I’ve enjoyed your Greek Red Lentil Soup -made it twice already!
I lernt about this recipe one year ago, I guess. I know that I should make it soon… it sounds a divine combination of flavours! Thanks for being at FF, always a good pleasure!
You do need to make it soon- it’s a nice change of pace. 🙂 Thanks for hosting FF this week!
Ooh, I haven’t had jerk chicken in ages. Your recipe sounds so good, Josette!
I am a huge jerk chicken fan and this sounds delicious. The vanilla threw me a bit though! That spicy pineapple sauce though – I bet it put it right over the top!
Oh my god. I’m make this on the 4th of July! Incredible! I don’t like the chew, but maybe i should start watching!!!
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Fairly easy with some difficult navigation.
This is yet another beautiful hike in the Big River Management Area. The trails here are numerous, unmarked, and can be difficult to navigate. With that being said, it is not advisable to do this hike without a reliable map, an understanding how to read it, a sense of direction, and absolutely be sure to use GPS tracking in the case you need to back track. This hike starts from a small parking area along Burnt Swamp Road before the gate by the Capwell Mill Pond Dam. It is about three tenths of a mile from Nooseneck Hill Road. After passing the gate you will see the dam on the left. Shortly after the dam follow the narrow trail to the left. It climbs slightly uphill into a grass field before winding into the tall pines. Soon a trail comes in from the right. Stay to the left here and you will cross a bridge. The view, overlooking a tributary of the pond is quite pleasant. After the bridge the trail splits, continue straight. The trail slowly climbs uphill through a lush forest of pines. Be aware of your trail intersections for this walk. At the next trail intersection continue straight again following the main trail. You will continue to climb slightly uphill. This section of trail can be quite wet after a heavy rain. You will soon pass a stone wall. Just after the wall is a narrow path to the left. Ignore it for this hike and continue ahead. You will soon pass a second stone wall and then the trail winds a bit before coming to a large boulder at a trail intersection. This is about the one mile mark. Ignore the trail to left and continue straight on the main trail as it starts to bend to the right. Slow down and start looking for the next trail intersection about one tenth of a mile after the large boulder. As the trail starts to turn to the right by a mossy rock with a tree growing on it there is a trail on the left. It is narrow, but defined enough to be noticed. Turn left here and follow the trail as it starts downhill. Soon the trail ends at another well defined trail. There will be a white blaze on the tree at the intersection. Turn left here. In a few yards you will come to another intersection with a tree blazed white. You will want to continue straight, but first follow the trail to the right to the bridge crossing the stream called Mud Bottom Brook. The slight detour is well worth it. Take a moment here. The babbling brook drowns out all other nearby sounds and you are out in the middle of nowhere nearly a mile from any civilization. Return up the hill to the tree with the white blazes and turn right. After making the turn and following the trail you will pass a stone wall on the left. The stone wall then flanks the trail to the right for a bit before the trail starts to descend downhill leaving the stone wall behind. The trail then starts its slight bend to the left passing a boulder in the middle of the trail. The boulder is a good reference point and is just the right height to sit for a moment and take in the nature around you. From here the trail continues downhill and bending to the left. You will start getting your first glimpses of the pond through the trees on the right. Passing another stone wall the trail splits. They rejoin in a few yards where the trail splits yet again. At this split stay to the right. There is also some mountain laurel scattered around in the area. Continuing ahead the pond is still to the right through the trees and there is another stone wall on the left. The trail turns to the left crossing the stone wall and then to the right meandering to and from the pond. A trail soon comes in from the left, stay to the right and continue to the end of the trail. Turn right and you will cross the bridge overlooking the tributary of the pond once again. Just after the bridge turn right onto the trail that will lead you back to the dam and parking area. Blaze orange is required during hunting season.
Map can be found at: Capwell Mill Pond (Map 1), (Map 2).
Pines, Stone Walls, And The Pond.
The newest addition of the Francis Carter Preserve, being the western end, acquired in 2014 offers the red blazed Narragansett Loop and River Trail. This part of the preserve is a great example of how nature can reclaim land that was once industrial. This hike starts from the parking area along Kings Factory Road just south of the Pawcatuck River. The red blaze trail meanders east along the rivers edge first passing a fenced in cemetery. The trail soon comes to an area that is sandy and rutted by dirt bikes and ATV’s. Stay to the left here and you will find the next blaze. The aptly named river trail soon runs along the Pawcatuck River once again. The trail here climbs up and down small hills before ascending gently to a large open field. From here it is important to follow the signs. Turning left, follow the red blazed Narragansett Loop. Bear in mind that this a new trail and not as defined as other established trails in the preserve. In time the trail will be well used and well defined. For now keep an eye out for the next sign. The trail continues northward for a bit before turning to the right and joining with the Grassland Trail. Here you will want to stay to the right following what is now both the Narragansett Loop and Grassland Trail to the south. The path soon turns to the left following the southern perimeter of the large meadow. Just before the woods, on the left, there is an informational board about the grasslands. Take a moment to look at it. From here, continue straight into the woods following the yellow blazed trail. Just before the hill, the red blazed Narragansett Loop turns to the right into one of the nicest stretches of trail in Rhode Island. On the left you will find the ruins of on old chimney. The trail winds below a canopy of pines and hemlocks before passing under power lines. Continuing ahead the trail follows and old stone wall before turning to the left, slightly uphill, to some large boulders left behind from the last glacier. The trail soon comes to an old cart path where you turn right continuing to follow the red blazes. The pine trees here are very dense and thick making for a well shaded pine grove. The trail soon comes to a pair a gates. After passing the gate, you will be on a an old asphalt road. The signage here indicates that this section of the Loop Trail is temporary. The road soon comes to an intersection. The roads ahead and to the left are active. Turn right onto another abandoned asphalt road. This was the entrance road of the former industrial complex from yesteryear. The road soon bears to the left and becomes a dirt road. A few hundred feet ahead is the intersection where the River Trail comes to the Narragansett Loop. Turn left here and retrace your steps back to the parking area. Hunting is allowed on this property at times. Be sure to wear blaze orange during hunting season.
Map can be found at: Francis Carter West.
Another short, beautiful hike in Westport. The Noquochoke Conservation Area, part of a former Boy Scout camp, offers about three quarters of a mile worth of trails through some truly impressive and tall pine groves. The property includes several stone walls and an operating well from days past. The trails, though not blazed, are well marked with signs at intersections.
Map can be found at: Noquochoke.
Fairly easy with some significant elevation.
At the end of Williams Road is a small parking area for a couple of cars. The trail head is just to the right of the Land Trust sign. The trail winds downhill flanked by stone walls and old barbed wire fencing. Along this strip of wooded land on each side are large fields. At the end of the trail you can catch a glimpse of Stillwater Reservoir through the woods. The trail to the right leads into one of the large fields before dead ending near the property line with Hebert Health Center. The field is a good spot to watch birds circling above. The trail to the left leads further into the woods slowly winding down to a wooden bridge that crosses a beautiful cascading stream. The stream at the time of this hike was particularly high in velocity due to a recent snow melt. The trail then continues, following above the stream, into the Connors Farm Conservation Area at the blue blazed trail. A loop through Connors Farm, itself a beautiful hike, would add distance to the hike. From here retrace your steps back to the parking area at the end of Williams Road. A deer was spotted here at the property as well as chipmunks and a pair of red tailed hawks.
Cascading Stream From the Footbridge.
Being offered as a “wildland” that is open to the public, the Nature Conservancy and the Tiverton Land Trust has recently opened one of the newest trail systems in the State. The entrance is just beyond a garage off of Main Road. The trail follows a stone wall to a large kiosk. At the kiosk the trail turns to the left through the wall and immediately right continuing to follow the tall stone wall before bearing to the north. The trail then follows the back property lines of the neighbors for several hundred feet, passing some puddingstone boulders, before turning abruptly to the right. From here the trail follows an old cart path into the heart of the property first passing a small swampy area and over some small boardwalks. The trail soon starts its long gradual climb uphill before coming to the first trail split. The trail intersection is well signed. Stay to the left here to do the loop trail. The route retraces old trails and a link connects them to provide a loop trail in the back parts of the preserve. This loop climbs some of the higher elevations of the property. There is also an abundance of boulders along the loop. Being new, the trail is still rather primitive. It is blazed with white diamonds featuring an owl on it. Be sure to follow the blazes to stay on the trail. After completing the loop trail retrace your steps back to the first trail intersection. From here follow the Cliff Trail. It is blazed the same as the Loop Trail (white diamonds with owls). This trail winds southerly passing a small stream, dipping into a valley, and then up to a large rock outcrop that overlooks to the west. Be weary of the edge as the opposite side is a nearly straight drop down of 50 feet or more. From here retrace your steps back to the trail intersection and then down the trail you came in on. Be sure to remember to turn to the left near the neighboring properties and follow the trail to the parking area. Hunting is allowed on this property. Be sure to wear blaze orange during hunting season.
Moderate, some hills, can be difficult to navigate.
The New London Turnpike was once the main thoroughfare between Providence and New London. The road, nearly straight for miles, was scattered with small villages along its route. At the intersection of Congdon Mill Road was one of these small villages. As railroads and public roads were built, the once very heavily traveled toll road became nearly obsolete. Now off the beaten path, this one in particular village became a haven for gambling, prostitution, and an occasional murder earning its name Hell’s Half Acre. Today nothing remains of it except an old cellar hole here and there, if you can find them in the growth of young pine trees. For this hike, covering a large portion of the southern parts of the Big River Management Area, we started at the parking area along Congdon Mill Road just east of the Congdon River. The old dirt road leaves the parking area in a northeasterly direction. Immediately we saw a great blue heron fly overhead as we were starting our hike. After going downhill a bit the road splits. Here we turned right following a rocky trail uphill. Soon there is a spur trail to the left that leads downhill to a small pond. We checked it out and then returned to the trail we were on, continuing uphill, soon overlooking valleys below. Along the way you will come to a property marker to your left. It appears to read “RA 1885”. Ahead is a dip in the trail as it descends quickly down before climbing rapidly back uphill. There is a split in the trail here as well. Stay to the left and at the top of the hill turn to the left following the most defined trail. You will soon come to a “faint” trail intersection. Continue to follow the well defined trail here. A little further ahead is yet another trail intersection. Turn left here and stay to the left as the path widens into another well defined trail. The hardest part of the navigation is now behind you. If you have taken all the proper turns you will soon be following the top of a hill with a deep valley to your left. It was around this area we caught a glimpse of a deer leaping through the woods. At the next trail intersection we stayed to the right making our way to another intersection where we stayed to the left as the trail descends downhill towards Hells Half Acre. You will notice that the forest floor is now covered with a dense growth of young pines. When you approach the next intersection stay to the left again. Here the trail loops near the intersection. The growth of the pine trees covers what cellar holes may be here. There is no evidence of the village whatsoever along the trail. But when the late October wind kicked up every so gently, we could here the laughter of young women, drunk men, and a tavern piano playing. The trail then winds to the north soon crossing a rickety old bridge that spans a small brook. The trail then comes to another intersection. Look over your left shoulder, there should be a sign that says “Buck Run”. At the intersection stay to the left. Ahead, and unfortunely, there is evidence of humans. There is a small section of trail that is littered with trash from yesteryear. The remainder of this trail offers stone walls and an occasional boulder. Continue straight passing a trail coming in from the right and a trail that is on the left. Soon you will come to a intersection of old dirt roads. Turn left here, onto Sweet Sawmill Road, a well defined trail that you will follow straight back to the parking area. The old dirt road soon becomes flanked by stone walls and passes open fields where pheasant hunters can be found. Continuing straight you will pass an old wooden “Regulations” sign and cross a small stream once again before ending the hike at the parking area. Big River is notoriously known for its web and mazes of unmarked trails. It is highly recommended to not only obtain a map of the property but use a GPS tracking device while hiking here. This hike is fairly easy with some hills, but navigation can be difficult and one could easily get lost here. Also, this area is used by hunters. Be sure to wear blaze orange during hunting season.
Map can be found at: Hell’s Half Acre (courtesy of Auntie Beak).
Difficultly is determined by individual legs of the hike.
Established in the early 1930’s and completed by 1936, the Narragansett Trail was one of the longest trails in the area. The original route ran from Lantern Hill in North Stonington, Connecticut to Wordens Pond in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Today, the Narragansett Trail ends at Ashville Pond in Hopkinton, Rhode Island. Unfortunately, the trail is closed in some sections, partly temporary and partly permanent, and has become non-continuous. The temporary closure is due to clearing of land and the trail should re-open in due time. The permanent closure is on the land of the Groton Sportmans Club. The Connecticut Forest And Park Association has temporarily re-routed that section of trail along roads. Nonetheless, this trail is hands down one of the best hiking trails in Southern New England. The trail is blazed light blue in Connecticut and yellow in Rhode Island. This hike was done as a one-way hike using car-stops.
Difficult to Strenuous With Some Climbing.
The western most portion of the Narragansett Trail climbs over Lantern Hill just southeast of the Foxwoods Casino complex. Starting from a makeshift parking area (with no signage) along Wintechog Hill Road the light blue blazed trail immediately begins to climb the hill following an old cart-path. After a couple hundred feet the trail levels off for a bit before coming to a red blazed Lantern Hill Loop Trail. Be sure to be aware of the blue blazes of the Narragansett Trail when you approach trail intersections. You will want to follow them and not the red blazes for this hike. The Narragansett Trail then starts to steadily climb the hill once again. The inclines are quite impressive at times. The trail first overlooks the Pequot Reservation to the north and west offering views of the casino and Lantern Hill Pond below. The trail then climbs over the summit to a stunning overlook with miles and miles of sights to the east and south. Clear days will offer a view of the Atlantic Ocean to the south. It is also interesting to see the hawks and vultures soaring through the sky sometimes below you. Use extreme caution along the edges here as a fall would surely be fatal. Also here on the first day of Spring the Westerly Morris Men climb the hill for their annual sunrise dance at the summit. The hill got its name from the War of 1812 as the hill was used as a lookout. When the British were spotted approaching, barrels of tar were ignited to warn nearby residents. After spending some time at the summit continue following the blue blazed trail as it winds, at times steeply, down the hill. There is one section, that we dubbed the Lemon Squeeze, that will challenge your footing, balance, and upper body strength. The trail then traverses the south side of the hill passing through groves of mountain laurel before coming out to the North Stonington Transfer Station. Again, be sure to pay attention to blazes and turns at intersections. After the Dog Pound the trail turns to the left through the transfer station and back out to Wintechog Hill Road. At this point you have hiked 1.4 miles of the Narragansett Trail. The trail continues ahead, however it is closed (from Wintechog Hill Road to Route 2) at the moment because of logging.
The View Looking East From Lantern Hill.
This section of the Narragansett Trail is temporarily closed and is due to re-open in the near future.
Moderate to Difficult, Long uphill section, stream crossings.
The blue blazed Narragansett Trail continues from Ryder Road easterly passing a small Nature Conservancy property known as the Gladys Foster Preserve. The trail then starts a climb up Cossaduck Hill. This section of the trail can be quite difficult as there is a quick increase in elevation. There are some impressive outcrops and ledges along this stretch as you climb toward an outlook known as Cossaduck Bluffs. Some locals also call it the Yawbux Valley Overlook. The view to the south here is quite impressive. The trail then winds slightly downhill passing some stone walls and entering the Pachaug State Forest. The trail then comes to an intersection where you need to take a left and then an immediate right. Be sure to follow the blue blazes. The trail steadily continues downhill passing through pine groves and beech stands. Along this stretch we came upon wild geranium and reishi mushroom. After a steep decline we came to the first of a few major crossings of the Yawbux Brook. Be sure to look for and follow the blazes by the brook. And furthermore, prepare to get your feet wet and/or muddy after heavy rains. After a bit of rock hopping over the brook the trail gets rocky and root-bound as well before coming to the second brook crossing. This one is a pair of logs that are quite rickety. A pair of trekking poles or a hiking stick will serve you well here. Again be sure to find and follow the blazes. The trail then winds through a wet and muddy area conducive for the growth of ferns before taking a well marked right turn, through a stone wall, and over the Yawbux Brook once again via a series of large “stepping stones”. The trail then turns to the left and through a short section that is a little overgrown before coming out to a beaver pond complete with a beaver dam and beaver hut. The trail then follows the shore of the pond for a bit passing swamp azalea, wild dogwood, and lady-slippers. An osprey and several swallows were spotted above the pond. No beavers were seen, but several trees had been toppled by their signature mark. The trail then continues into the thick woods and eventually through another pine grove. The trail at times is covered in their needles. More areas of outcrops and stone walls are along the rocky trail before coming to the Wyassup Road Spur. This trail leads into the new Stewart Hill Preserve. Continuing to follow the blue blazed Narragansett Trail we soon came to the last brook crossing. This one was quite wide and rocky, but at the time somewhat dry. After a heavy rain this one may be nearly impassable. The trail soon crosses an old cart path and continues to wind through the forest flanked by more outcrops and stone walls before coming out to Wyassup Lake Road just opposite of the boat ramp and parking area for the lake.
“Stepping Stones” Crossing The Yawbux Brook.
Difficult, Strenuous in areas, stream crossings.
The blue blazed Narragansett Trail continues from Wyassup Lake first following Wyassup Lake Road northerly a few hundred feet before veering left into the woods onto a trail just beyond a gate. The old road soon turns to the left, continue straight onto a narrower trail and be sure to follow the blue blazes. This trail becomes root bound and rocky as it passes a swampy area with a couple stream crossings. The trail soon passes the first of several stone walls before winding to a massive ledge. This is the base of High Ledge and the Narragansett Trail weaves around the left side of it to its summit. At the summit of High Ledge you can catch a glimpse of the forest to the south. Continuing, the trail then descends dramatically into a fern filled valley with a stream and massive ledges to the left. The trail then follows a ridge line that towers over the forest to the right as it winds to Ledgen Wood Road. Some of the road, an old cart path, tends to be quite rocky and makes for some difficult footing. Soon the Narragansett Trail turns left onto another old cart path and starts in a northerly direction. The trail winds downhill and narrows as it approaches a swampy area that is the headwaters of Dark Hollow Brook. You soon come to another massive ledge, and again the blue blazed trail winds up and around the left side of it. About halfway up the ledge along the trail there are openings to Bear Cave. When you reach the summit of Bullet Ledge you can take a peak to the trail down below. Be careful by the edges. From here, continue to follow the blue blazes as the trail continues to be hilly and substantially rocky. Along this stretch you will pass another large ledge to the left and several boulders, crossing into Voluntown, before coming to Coal Pit Hill Road. The trail continues ahead, crossing the road, and becomes narrower and slightly overgrown. Be sure to keep an eye for the blazes along this stretch. The trail then heads generally northeast passing stone walls and a forest floor of ferns as it winds up and down hills. As the trail turns east it starts a 150 foot descent down a narrow trail towards Myron Kinney Brook. The trail then turns south and starts climbing back uphill following the brook. Along this stretch you will see several small waterfalls and cascades as well as a couple of cairns as the trail crosses back into North Stonington. At the end of the trail, you will turn left at a stone wall onto Ledgen Wood Road once again. The gravel road heads east and soon becomes pavement entering a residential neighborhood. At the intersection continue straight onto Johnson Road. The road gently curves to the right and just before Pendleton Hill Road is a small pull-off for parking.
Fairly easy. All road walking, detour of closed section of trail.
The Narragansett Trail has been closed on the property of the Groton Sportsman Club and has been re-routed by The Connecticut Forest And Park Association. Though this detour is not blazed it is easy enough to follow. Starting from a small parking pull-off at the intersection of Pendleton Hill Road and Johnson Road follow Johnson Road to the northwest and then follow it to the right and back out to Pendleton Hill Road. It is advisable to face traffic for this stretch of the hike as you are now walking on a section of Route 49. Be sure to be aware of traffic. Continuing north you soon enter Voluntown and for a little over a half mile you will pass stone walls, farms, fields, and a few houses before coming to Sand Hill Road where you will turn right. This road is much quieter and offers a couple of sights. On the left is Studio Farm with its barn, wishing well, and canine greeter! The road crosses Koistenen Brook and soon starts climbing uphill flanked by post and wire guardrails and stonewalls. After cresting the hill there is a small pond on the right with lily-pads and a large field of wildflowers on the left. The road then turns to the left and immediately to the right. Here at this zigzag is the beginning of Gallup Road and a homestead with a couple small farm buildings. Be sure to continue east along Sand Hill Road for another 300 feet passing a small pond on the right. Here you will turn right onto Tom Wheeler Road and follow it four tenths of a mile passing more stone walls and corn fields. Look for a bright yellow sign on the right reading “Private Shooting Area”. Almost directly across the street from it you will see a sign for the Narragansett Trail. This is where the detour ends and the trail makes it way back into the woods.
A Field Along Sand Hill Road.
Difficult, Strenuous in areas, stream crossings, rock climbing.
The blue blazed Narragansett Trail continues from Tom Wheeler Road heading in a northeasterly direction. The trail is fairly level at first, but rocky and muddy in areas. After crossing the first of several stream crossings the trail descends down the first rock wall into a small valley of boulders and ledges. Some of the stream crossings can be a bit challenging and almost all of them are cascading with small waterfalls. The trail then follows a long narrow outcrop for a bit and through a grove of mountain laurel before coming out to Sand Hill Road. Turn right here and follow Sand Hill Road several hundred feet to Green Fall River. Just before the road crosses the river turn left onto the trail. Follow the blue blazed trail through an area of hemlocks and soon you will come to a cairn. In this area the blue blazed trail enters into the Green Fall Gorge. The river in the gorge rushes over boulders as the narrow trail climbs up and down the narrow and steep embankments. There is a new bridge, built in the summer of 2017, that replaces a tricky river crossing in the gorge. Before the bridge, the crossing was logs that tended to be slippery. As the trail continues you soon come to the dam and waterfall of Green Fall Pond. The trail climbs up the bank on the right side of the dam to the pond. Swimming is not allowed at this end of the pond but the spot makes for a good resting location before carrying on. The Narragansett Trail now joins the Green Fall Pond trail and is blazed both blue and orange along the shore of the pond. The trail first crosses over a dike before coming to a split. Stay to the left and continue to follow the blue blazes. Soon you will come to the “Tree Bridge”, a small wooden bridge that crosses the Green Fall River that has a tree in the middle of it. Shortly thereafter, the trail splits again. Be sure to follow the blue blazes to the right to stay on the Narragansett Trail. The blue/orange blazes that continue ahead are part of the Narragansett Crossover Trail. You no longer want to follow the orange marks. After making your turn you will head east for just under a mile to the Rhode Island border. Along the way, the trail becomes challenging in areas crossing the Green Fall River again and the Peg Mill Brook. At the brook is an old sluice where the Peg Mill once stood. The water seems to vanish into the ground here. A few feet up and around the bend the water reappears trickling out of the rocks creating waterfalls. The trail then comes to a large set of outcrops with deep crevices. It is best to sit and slide down the rocks here as they tend to be quite high and sometimes slippery. The trails then crosses a small boardwalk, up another hill and soon joins the Tippecansett Trail. Stay to the right. From here the trail is now blazed blue and yellow and follows the Connecticut/Rhode Island border weaving from side to side. Along the way is a spot known as Dinosaur Caves. The Narragansett Trails traverses over the hump of the massive outcrop. The caves are below that can be accessed from a spur trail after climbing over the outcrop. After Dinosaur Caves, the trail becomes significantly easier as it winds down to Camp Yawgoog Road. Across the road from the small parking area in the large granite State Line Marker between Voluntown, Connecticut and Hopkinton, Rhode Island. The blue blazes of the Narragansett Trail ends here as you leave Connecticut. The Narragansett Trail is blazed yellow the remainder of the way into Rhode Island.
Difficult, Strenuous in areas with some rock climbing.
The Narragansett Trail continues from the State Line Marker, now blazed yellow, easterly along Camp Yawgoog Road for about two tenths of a mile. The trail then turns right, opposite the Hidden Lake trail-head, into Camp Yawgoog. From here the trail continues through the Boy Scout Camp along the western shore of Yawgoog Pond passing over a few small streams and areas of boulders. The stream crossings are well maintained with log and timber bridges. The Narragansett Trail along this side of the camp is part of the “Round The Pond Trail”. A green blazed trail appears on the right, continue ahead on the yellow blazed. The trail soon nears the pond where you can get a good look of the pond. Across the way you can see the beaches used by the Boy Scouts They are Sandy Beach, Medicine Bow, and Three Point. Continuing, the trail passes by Blueberry Swamp and through groves of mountain laurel before coming to Cooning Orchard. This area is where several of the camps trails intersect. The Narraganset Trail is now joined by the red blazed trail for a while. This is the “George Utter Trail” and will be blazed both yellow and red for a short section passing through more mountain laurel and rhododendrons. The red trail soon turns right to the Rim Trail and the Richmond Boulder Field. Continue to follow the yellow blazes of the Narragansett Trail and you will soon come to North Road where you will turn left. Following the road to the east for about two tenths of a mile, you will come to a small parking area for Long Pond /Ell Pond. The remainder of this hike is on the property of the Nature Conservancy, the Audubon Society, and the Department of Environmental Management. Turning right and through the small parking area, continue to follow the yellow blazes. The trail now heads into one of the states most densely populated areas of mountain laurel. In mid June, this stretch is stunningly beautiful. In fact, it is one of the most beautiful stretches of trail, not only in Rhode Island, but in New England. The hike also gets substantially more difficult, at times strenuous, from this point forward. The trail starts to climb steadily uphill, scrambling up rock outcrops and wooden stairs. The well intended “No Rock Climbing” signs tend to be a little bit humorous as parts of the trail you have no choice but to climb down and/or up rocks. With that being said, watch your step as you climb down into a small valley before scurrying back up a large outcrop. At the top of the hill there is a small area that opens up. The blaze indicates that the Narragansett Trail turns to the right. But if you have come this far, you are in the “neighborhood” of quite possibly the most beautiful sight in Rhode Island. A spur trail, that is not blazed, leads to the left. It is highly suggested to take the time and explore this trail as it leads down and then back up to a massive ledge. When you approach the wall of rock, stay to the left of it, as there is a way up the left side of it. Choose your steps carefully and exercise caution. Once to the top, take a breather and stay a while. The view is stunning as it overlooks Long Pond. A scene in the movie Moonrise Kingdom was filmed high upon this ledge. After taking in the sights retrace you steps back to the yellow blazed Narragansett Trail to continue the hike. The trail next traverses down a large, beautiful cleft that competes with some natural wonders of the mountains of Northern New England. After descending to the base the trail becomes a boardwalk that crosses a swampy area and stream that connects Ell Pond to Long Pond. At the end of the boardwalk the trail climbs the first of three quite substantial hills. Take your time here and take breaks as needed. This stretch will test your stamina and muscles. With Long Pond now to your left the trail continues to climb up and over a few hills. At times you may need to crawl or climb. The trail eventually levels out some, though hills will remain common, they are just smaller. The trail soon follows large sections of outcrop surrounded by the woods. Large boulders become prevalent with one, looking like the front of a ship, standing out. Stone walls appear on your right as Long Pond vanishes on the left and soon you come to the Canonchet Road trail head. The Narragansett Trail continues, still yellow blazed and bending to the right, making a short westerly loop before turning to the east once again. More stone walls and boulders are a common sight along this last stretch. The trail comes to a large flat outcrop where you turn to the right and then cross a rather high boardwalk. Soon you will get your first glimpses of Ashville Pond to the left. The trail turns to the right near the former Ashville Pond Beach and ends at the parking area on Stubtown Road.
I would like to thank Auntie Beak for her help with the planning and logistics of this hike. It has been a pleasure to take on the Narragansett Trail with you. I look forward to tackling more long distance trails with you in the future.
For more photos of this hike, please go to the Trails and Walks Facebook page.
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Every student has received the alert notifying him or her to be on the lookout, that a sexual assault has occurred and that an investigation is taking place, not just here at Florida State, but at colleges throughout the nation. Because of this, it’s becoming more imperative that college campuses do their part in opening up the conversation about sexual misconduct: what it is, what to do and how to help prevent it.
In 2010 there were 107 sexual assault cases reported on the Florida State campus, and in 2014 there were 220. At first glance, the steady incline on reported cases may make it seem as though the problem in regards to sexual assault on the Florida State has gotten worse, but that may not be the case.
“There’s a difference between people who experience things and people who report things,” says Sexual Violence Prevention Coordinator, Kori Pruett.
The problem with controlling sexual misconduct on campuses isn’t as simple as it may seem. A university, unfortunately, can’t control whether or not sexual misconduct occurs, but the university system can control how they deal with the aftermath, and how they educate their students. The next important step is to reach out.
Both Pruett and Title IX director Jennifer Broomfield agree that the most important and most effective role a campus can play in the conversation is providing resources and helping students feel comfortable.
Because Florida State wants to help victims heal in a safe way, FSU houses three programs that allow victims to discuss their incident of sexual misconduct in confidentiality: The first being the FSU Victim Advocate Program (for anyone), the University Counseling Center (for students only) and the Employee Advocate Program (for employees only). Broomfield advises that any student or faculty member who feels uncomfortable in reporting their case should talk to someone in one of these programs.
However, it’s important to know that not everyone on campus can be viewed as a confidant. Broomfield warns that if someone were to tell a teacher or a coach, that that person now has a responsibility to the university and is obligated to report the incident.
Broomfield also mentioned that if a victim were unsure as to whether or not they wanted to report a case, they could fill out a form online and save it for up to thirty days. When a victim chooses the save the form, a link will be emailed to them that accesses the unfinished file, allowing the victim to decided whether or not they want to submit the report.
Another key step in the process of conversing is education. Florida State also provides other services for students to collaborate and open up the conversation about sexual assault and relationships. FSU offers a variety of different programs, a major one being the kNOw More campaign. Though our mainstream culture is in need of much adjustment in order to decrease the percentage of people who get sexually assaulted each year, FSU is on the right path to educating their students and providing a comfortable environment.
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In three weeks, the Center will host Dr. Stephen Williams of Union Theological College (Belfast, Ireland) for its prestigious Kantzer Lectures in Revealed Theology. The Center is pleased to announce event times and locations for the lectures, all of which are free and open to the public.
The series will be of special interest to those who enjoy rich, deep theology. It is moderated by Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer and will be published by Eerdmans.
Series Title: The Election of Grace: a Riddle without Resolution?
Lectures on election with special reference to Karl Barth, the Bible, and the pastoral function of the doctrine. Please note that all lectures and free and open to the public.
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Fall is a great for many things: cooler weather, fall leaves, football Saturdays; maybe the only thing bad about fall is the increased risk of a collision with a deer on our roads and highways. I wrecked my first car as a seventeen year old coming home from a friends house one night when a deer on the side of the road thought his best move was to go left into the road instead of going right back into the trees. I was also in the car with my family on our way back from a baseball game when a deer jumped out in front of us. Thankfully we all walked away unscathed, the deer in both situations…. Not so much.
Deer are most active from dusk to dawn so motorists should be extra cautious during these hours. If you thought chewed up hostas was annoying try being a seventeen year old without a car for a month!
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The Bicycle Store is an authorised dealer of Orange Seal tubeless sealants.
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2019-04-21T22:16:42Z
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https://www.bicyclestore.com.au/tubes/no-tubes-tubeless-kit/tyre-sealants/regular-tubeless-tyre-sealant-236ml-8oz-bottle-refill.html
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Paul Tiessen was born in 1944. He is Professor Emeritus in the Department of English and Film Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University, located in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He has published widely in the fields of modernism, cultural theory, and film theory. Tiessen retains special interest in the works of Malcolm Lowry: he was editor of the Malcolm Lowry Newsletter (1977-1984); founding editor of The Malcolm Lowry Review (1984 to 2002); and editor and co-editor of works by Lowry and scholarly volumes about Lowry. Significant critical volumes on Lowry that Tiessen has edited or co-edited include The Letters of Malcolm Lowry and Gerald Noxon, 1940-1952 (1988), Apparently Incongruous Parts: The Worlds of Malcolm Lowry (1990), The Cinema of Malcolm Lowry: A Scholarly Edition of Lowry’s ‘Tender is the Night’ (1990), Joyce/Lowry: Critical Perspectives (1997), and A Darkness that Murmured: Essays on Malcolm Lowry and the Twentieth Century (2000). In collaboration with five other academics and the Editing Modernism in Canada (EMiC) project, Tiessen has created a series of new scholarly editions of Lowry’s works, including Swinging the Maelstrom (2013), In Ballast to the White Sea (2014), and The 1940 Under the Volcano (2015). Additionally, Tiessen wrote the introduction to Notes on a Screenplay for F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘Tender is the Night’ by Malcolm Lowry and Margerie Bonner Lowry (1976).
The collection consists of letters created or received by Paul Tiessen regarding the movie-going practices and environments of Malcolm Lowry. Letters were created from 1968-1988 and address five main topics of Tiessen’s queries: Lowry’s early years (1909-1927); visit to Bonn, Germany (1928); education at the University of Cambridge (1929-1932); time in the United States, particularly Hollywood; and settlement and activities in Vancouver, especially in relation to the local Film Society movement. Significant correspondents represented in the collection include the following: Russell Lowry, brother of Malcolm Lowry; Margerie Lowry, Malcolm Lowry’s widow; Muriel Bradbrook, Cambridge professor and author of a Lowry biography; Rachael Low, film historian; Gerald Noxon, Lowry’s Canadian friend; Christopher Isherwood, author and Hollywood reader of one of Lowry’s film scripts; and Earl and Esther Birney, Lowry’s friends and attendees of Vancouver Film Society screenings.
Letters in the collection are arranged in subject files dedicated to particular correspondents (e.g. Russell Lowry) or areas of Tiessen’s inquiry (e.g. Lowry’s time in Germany). Letters in files are arranged chronologically. Documentary forms in the collection include correspondence (handwritten and typed), copies of the Malcolm Lowry Newsletter, newspaper clippings, a pamphlet from the British Film Institute, photocopies of various journal articles, and library photoduplication order forms.
Records are in good condition.
Records were donated by Paul Tiessen in May 2017.
The archivist maintained Tiessen’s physical and intellectual order in the arrangement and description of this collection.
No access restrictions have been applied.
A PDF inventory compiled by Paul Tiessen has been attached. This inventory contains descriptions of individual items in the collection and some notes on letters included in Tiessen’s Malcolm Lowry Review archive.
As of 2017, Tiessen retains possession of an additional archive dedicated to the journal Malcolm Lowry Review.
Some records in the collection are protected under copyright. Permission to reproduce copyrighted materials must be obtained from the copyright holder(s). See archivist for details.
Created by Gillian Dunks in June 2017.
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http://rbscarchives.library.ubc.ca/index.php/paul-tiessen-fonds
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Hollywood screenwriter Bonnie MacBird, author of 'Art in the Blood: A Sherlock Holmes Adventure,' discusses her meticulous research process and what's next in her Sherlock Holmes series.
Art in the Blood: A Sherlock Holmes Adventure follows Holmes and Watson in December of 1888 as they investigate a kidnapping, murder, and art theft. The author, Hollywood screenwriter Bonnie MacBird, recently met with Blogcritics and explained the influence of her screenwriting experience on the development of the novel. In this final part of the interview, MacBird discusses the research process and what’s next in her Sherlock Holmes series.
At your panel, you spoke about how great it is to find “research gold” in your preparation for a book. Can you mention a couple of other examples of historical facts you included?
Yes, there were several besides the finding of Dr. [Henri] Bourges, who is the Watson to [artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec]. Lautrec threw a lot of parties. There’s a picture in the annotations of them and obviously they had a lot of fun.
Charles Babbage was the one who recognized the power of computing by steam prior to this time. He showed it to Ada Lovelace, who was the Countess of Lovelace and Byron’s daughter. This beautiful young woman became the first computer programmer basically.
I liked the idea that Holmes, in looking at the Jacquard Loom, could possibly imagine a kind of problem with so many iterations. Steam would help in sifting through all the iterations. He might actually have that thought in a passing moment and it just tickled me. He’s in the mill finding child labor infringements and he’s trying to find out what happened to missing kids. He’s there with a purpose. It was a little moment that was just really fun.
I enjoyed reading about the real Vidocq, who lived 60 or 70 years prior to this and he’s sort of a national hero in France. [Eugène Vidocq] was a mysterious guy because he was a criminal and then a very famous lawman. He solved a lot of crimes and pushed forensic science forward by miles. Then he returned to crime and ended up in jail! He was a really complicated guy. I enjoyed creating a character trading on the name and professing to be a distant descendant of Vidocq.
Holmes is on the trail of a missing Greek statue. A laurel wreath symbolizes “victory” in Ancient Greek and Roman art. Is there an intentional reference to that in your book, when you had Watson posing as a Dr. Laurel?
You know, I wasn’t! (Laughs) But sometimes these things come subliminally. I wasn’t consciously doing that, no.
What can you tell me about your next Sherlock Holmes novel, Unquiet Spirits?
These things take a while to write because not only do you have to construct a clockwork mystery, but it takes a lot of historical research. I went to a lot of these locations and I’m doing that again here. I’ve been to the Highlands to whiskey distilleries that still have their Victorian equipment intact. Unquiet Spirits has to do with the whiskey business and ghosts up in Scotland.
It also takes [Holmes and Watson] to the South of France, Montpellier, which was the center of science at the time. Montpellier was mentioned by Conan Doyle as one of the places Holmes spends time during the Great Hiatus – it’s that period after Reichenbach Falls when he is missing. It makes sense because he is a scientist, which is the flip side of him.
There [are] several layers of process here. It’s embedding the research so it doesn’t feel like a “research dump.” Watson, who was a contemporary at that time, wouldn’t present it to you like a historical interest because it was live to him as it is now. He’s a man of science himself. By the way, inhabiting that character was great fun!
Then I do another couple of steps. Watson is a Victorian gentleman and I am a contemporary female. Even though I can hear and emulate the voice, there have to be errors. I ran [Art in the Blood] through some deep Sherlockians. I’m pretty deep Sherlockian myself, but there are those who are more so. Then I hired a former Oxford University Press editor and she took the last three to five percent of knocking out every Americanism that I might have still left in. It’s the little things like that that you run into.
I’m looking forward to seeing how that turns out. It’s been a pleasure to interview you for Blogcritics.
Oh, I’m very glad. Thank you!
Players duel to gather clues and prove which Holmes brother is the cleverest.
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2019-04-23T20:56:44Z
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https://blogcritics.org/interview-part-2-bonnie-macbird-author-of-art-in-the-blood-a-sherlock-holmes-adventure/
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IN the Year of the Homecoming, new evidence suggests that links between Scotland and North America are as strong as ever while the US economy continues to dominate the world economy.
THE strong links between Scotland and North America show no signs of weakening with the huge amount of trade between the two countries providing clear evidence of that.
Danny Cusick, who heads Scottish Development International’s (SDI) operations in the Americas, points out almost 15 per cent of all overseas Scottish exports go to the US alone. “The US economy still dominates the world economy,” he says.
Canada is also a big market for Scottish goods and it is no coincidence a large percentage of the population have ancestors over here.
2014 sees the revival of the successful Year of Homecoming which attracted some 95,000 new visitors to Scotland when it was held in 2009 and generated £53.7m in additional tourism revenue. With the Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup and the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, not to mention the referendum on independence on September 18, it will be a hugely significant year for Scotland.
But is there more that can be done to strengthen the relationship between, in particular, the diaspora in North America and Scotland, and also for Scotland and its North American diaspora to capitalise on it financially?
Alan Bain, who is chairman of the American-Scottish Foundation based in New York, believes clans and other Scottish affinity organisations around the world face a significant "fragility" factor. He says many of them find themselves structurally ill-equipped to carry out the mission for which they are responsible, lacking infrastructure, resources, skills and staff. Bain believes part of the answer is the need to redefine the relationship between Scotland and its Diaspora.
In order to address the issues The American-Scottish Foundation, together with the Chicago Scots, co-founders of the Scottish North American Leadership Conference, will host their second Homecoming conference in Edinburgh this July as part of the Homecoming events to “explore possibilities, examine methods for collaboration capitalizing on networking opportunities and to find areas of common interest”.
Bain has played a major part in growing the relationship between the diaspora in the US and Scotland and in 2011 won Insider’s International services to Scotland leadership award.
Bain was born in England but his parents were Scottish. His father had worked in the jute industry based in Dundee and his mother’s family came from Scotland but she spent much of her early life in Pakistan where her father worked.
Bain studied law at St. Catherine’s College of the University of Cambridge and he became a barrister. However, he had the opportunity to go to Columbia Law School in the US and when he graduated he was offered a very good job with a New York law firm and stayed there for almost five years.
Later he travelled the world for a computer leasing company and began to form the idea for a business which provided office space, meeting rooms and conference facilities with secretarial support for people on the move.
When he moved to New York he joined three Scottish societies in the city including the American-Scottish Foundation, which had been formed in 1956 by former RAF commander and politician Lord Malcolm Douglas Hamilton when he emigrated to the US. The foundation’s charter gives it a broad mandate that includes building social, cultural and commercial ties between the United States and Scotland.
Bain got a letter in 1991 from the then president saying the foundation was in financial trouble and he decided to rescue it. Today it has around 300 members, and over 1000 people on its friends list.
Bain helped introduce the concept of a National Tartan Day in the United States. The date chosen and now approved by Congress is April 6.
In 2002, the American-Scottish Foundation and the Illinois St. Andrew’s Society in Chicago formed the Scottish North American Leadership Conference, a US-wide event which brings together clans, Scottish societies and other cultural organisations to explore and discuss themes of interest and issues of common concern.
“The objective of the conference is to identify ways by which not only to ensure the future of Scotland's diaspora but also by which to make it a more effective partner for Scotland to attain its objectives, whether of a commercial or non-commercial nature,” says Bain.
"We plan to take advantage of the new media resources that will allow the discussion to take place in advance of the conference in order to flesh out those ideas to be focused on at the conference. We are committed to maximising the potential for achieving a plan of action for implementing decisions reached there".
Cusick and his team provide support to around 400 Scottish companies a year wanting to trade in the Americas. SDI provides a whole range of services from initial learning journeys with companies coming out to test the water to bespoke, very intensive one-to-one activities.
The effectiveness of its work is borne out in the fact last year Scottish companies it helped estimated their future extra sales over the next three years would be somewhere north of £300m. SDI has some eight offices across the Americas; five are in the US, two are in Canada and a new one was opened in Brazil last year.
They focus on Scotland’s main sectors: food and drink; engineering and ICT; life sciences; and the oil and gas supply chain industry. But it does not restrict itself wholly to those sectors and assists companies right across the spectrum ranging from textiles to business tourism. It mainly helps SMEs.
Many of the high growth potential companies it helps are already account managed by Scottish Enterprise.
The SDI is involved in around 40 group activities a year. “We will bring groups of companies out to market and most of that is sector based. At the moment we are planning for the Offshore Technology Conference which is held every year in Houston. It is the world’s largest energy conference and we take 60 to 70 companies out to that each year. We also have Bio 2104, which is the world’s largest bio sciences exhibition so we will be bringing groups up for that.
Cusick understands Bain’s concerns about the relationship between the US and Scotland but says you have to make a distinction between the business diaspora and the general diaspora because they are very very different things.
The concentration of Scottish diaspora is much higher in Canada, where just over five million out of a population of 34.8 million claim to be of direct Scottish descent, whereas some nearly seven million out of 317 million US citizens claim direct Scottish descent.
As a result it is much easier to set up relationships with general business diaspora in Canada and there are Scottish business associations in a number of cities. Last year two new Scottish Business Associations were launched in Alberta and British Columbia.
“What we’re trying to do there is tap into the absolute business community and not just the cultural diaspora component because I think it is important for the business community to make that distinction,” says Cusick.
SDI also “piggy-backs” on the British/American Business Council, whose Scottish chapter was founded in 1999.
Allan Hogarth, who is executive director Scottish North American Business Council, says its aims and object are quite simply to help facilitate Scottish businesses that are interested in trading in North America and provide them with information and contacts.
The council has some 150 members in Scotland and puts on a number of events with one planned for March with the Greater Richmond Partnership which covers the Virginia area, a key market in the US. It is also hoping to do something with the new US ambassador for the UK, Matthew Barzun, a 42-year-old business executive.
The SDI also works alongside the Scottish Government’s Scottish Affairs office in Washington DC, which exists to help promote Scotland's interests in the United States and Canada. “Our Scottish Government colleagues tap into the wider diaspora and we are part of that – wherever we can see there’s a real business component we will tap into that,” says Cusick.
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2019-04-22T06:47:05Z
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http://www.scotlandnow.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/business/strong-trading-links-between-scotland-3158802
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Branding companies across the UK reacted with a mixture of scorn and disbelief to the recent launch of ‘British storm names’ by the British public, a project undertaken in association with the Met Office.
After a months-long project awarded exclusively to the British public, the names chosen to brand future British storms and hurricanes were: Abigail, Barney, Clodagh, Desmond, Eva, Frank, Gertrude, Henry, Imogen, Jake, Katie, Lawrence, Mary, Nigel, Orla, Phil, Rhonda, Steve, Tegan, Vernon and Wendy.
“What an amazing waste of time” commented one branding insider.
“Unbelievable – my kid could have thought of these” said another.
Branding experts were quick to point out similarities to a previous names-based campaign for US storms. “The US smashed it out of the park with Katrina – and now suddenly we’re going with Katie. Coincidence?” said one.
The British public has thus far refused to comment. It is believed they won the project in an unpaid pitch and took on the work pro bono.
Rocked by the backlash, the Met Office is rumoured to be considering dropping the new names and appointing an entirely different public – possibly the French.
NB: This is my audition for The Onion, and is therapeutic to write given the public backlash that comes with any branding launch these days.
If you are a human being, please don't comment on this post.
Like anyone with a blog, I regularly have to delete stupid spammy comments on other posts, particularly the one I wrote about Instagram for some reason.
So I thought it would be at least mildly amusing to have one post where I don't delete the spam comments, but do point out that anyone you see below is an AUTOMATED SPAMMY IDIOT TIRESOME WASTER OF HUMAN TIME AND ENERGY. AND A TOOL.
If they're linking to a site selling trainers, please note the trainers are rubbish and this person wets themselves every night and has no friends.
I should probably mention Instagram, Facebook, design, copywriting and logo again to draw them in. It may take a while, but they will come.
Thanks for bearing with this, which is purely for my own cathartic purposes.
A brief post to let you know I’ll be guest editing the Creative Review Twitter account next Wednesday (25 May).
In terms of relative follower numbers, this is like stepping out of a rubber dinghy and taking the controls of the Queen Mary 2.
It's part of a week (well, four days) of guest editors, with Anna and Britt of Visual Editions editing on Monday, designer and blogger Daniel Gray editing on Tuesday, then a mystery editor on Thursday, chosen via a competition taking place on Twitter right now.
Please tune in if you're that way inclined.
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2019-04-25T04:16:56Z
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https://asburyandasbury.typepad.com/blog/miscellaneous/
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Reference
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In the 1800s, the neighborhood’s big-windowed buildings and one-story brick residences housed Boston’s artists.
Brian McWilliams is a history buff who shoots photos of the city on his walking commute. You can find more of his work on Instagram.
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2019-04-23T17:11:19Z
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https://www.boston.com/culture/lifestyle/2015/11/20/the-bohemian-history-of-beacon-hill
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Beautifully decorated room with a bathroom en-suite, the room has independent access and its own private terrace with deckchairs for guests use. Non-smoking, recently furbished to very modern standards, the room offers a built-in closet and wardrobe, a large queen-sized bed plus single bed, a flat-screen TV and mini-fridge. French continental breakfast served in room, at the house or by the pool. Home-made jam with fresh baguette every morning, fruit juice and French croissants and/or cereals are also available. Internet broadband and free WIFI access. complimentary teas and coffees. baby cot at no extra charge on demand.
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2019-04-25T10:50:02Z
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http://mas-des-bannieres.pagesperso-orange.fr/chambre%20gb.htm
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In Monday’s feature, The Pink Chair: Where’s My 1984, Narrated by Simon Vance?, I talked a little bit about rights and mentioned that Blackstone Audio, Inc. currently holds the exclusive rights to the straight narration of 1984 (by George Orwell.) Though you can’t get the audiobook as narrated by Simon Vance, I happen to think that the audiobook produced by Blackstone is pretty good! In fact, it’s one of the titles in my personal Pantheon of All-Time Great Audiobooks! Some other people think it’s pretty good too because it was a 2008 Audie Award Finalist in the category of Classics. LOL, I always love validation of my good tastes!
This entry was posted in Audiobook Pantheon, Audiobook Review, Classics, Flashback_Friday. Bookmark the permalink.
Armchair Audies 2017: Original Work Category Pick!
Armchair Audies 2017: Audio Drama Category Pick!
Armchair Audies 2017: Science Fiction Category Pick!
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2019-04-20T13:04:37Z
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https://dogearedcopy.wordpress.com/2011/06/10/flashback-friday-1984/
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The Wall Street Journal handed a long awaited no cost marketing/pr tool to credit unions this weekend.
Entry filed under: Marketing. Tags: Brand, Credit Unions, Marketing, Public Relations.
The Bacon Explosion Bucking and hiring!
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2019-04-22T02:50:19Z
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https://shoutcu.wordpress.com/2009/03/17/wsj-credit-union-marketing-tool/
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Samantha began her career at Peru State College in July 2015. She helps manage the High School Dual Enrollment Program along with assisting students and faculty members with inquiries about online courses and Blackboard. Samantha has a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies from South Dakota State University.
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2019-04-24T03:56:51Z
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https://www.peru.edu/directory/?page_id=672
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Art, I hear you are going to rush me before you go away! You're pretty sure of a date, eh? Well, you are going to have some job!!!!!!! Wish you luck - but you're going to get fooled. Bill Jones came around to say goodbye to Alice. My how he teased me about John. He has a interesting plan for a weekend party at Ocean City.
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2019-04-25T05:54:57Z
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https://tarnwilson.weebly.com/diary-1927/june-22-1927-wednesday
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ITGE20050077A1 (en) * 2005-10-19 2007-04-20 Ariete Spa A device for the expulsion of prepackaged charges exhausted for coffee 'espresso machine.
ITGE20100014A1 (en) * 2010-02-05 2011-08-06 Gianluigi Rossi "Method for the vacuum packaging of wafers containing coffee powder ', waffles thus' obtained and device for their delivery."
MX2017002220A (en) * 2014-08-21 2017-05-03 Nestec Sa Inter-operable capsule dispensing unit and beverage preparation machine.
CH664886A5 (en) * 1985-04-30 1988-04-15 Nestle Sa An apparatus for the automatic preparation of a beverage.
IT1284317B1 (en) 1996-01-16 1998-05-18 Essegielle Srl Coffee machine 'espresso.
IT1302461B1 (en) 1998-11-17 2000-09-05 Antonio Adriani Machine distributor of coffee ', the and similar products ottenutiper infusion.
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2019-04-24T19:22:29Z
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https://patents.google.com/patent/DE50204184D1/en
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As an academic resource, the Center promotes interdisciplinary and comparative approaches for understanding formations of race and ethnicity and their effects on human relations. It encourages scholarship that considers race and ethnicity as intersecting with class, gender, sexuality, religion, age, dis/ability, language, communication, migration and the environment. Work supported by the Center situates these discussions in local, regional, global, and transnational contexts.
The CCSRE draws on Middlebury College's expertise in international studies, environmental studies, and language and communication to support critical inquiry on race, ethnicity and diversity.
Programming includes reading groups, formal and informal presentations, workshops, symposia, film series, and research initiatives. It also fosters curricular and professional development around race, ethnicity and diversity.
How can I become involved with CCSRE?
This site as well as our facebook page are updated regularly with news about upcoming events and topics of interest.
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http://www.middlebury.edu/offices/academic/ccsre/faqs
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There are things that you should just buy at the store. But surprisingly there are a lot of daily stuff that you didn’t even know you can make yourself.
We gathered you more than 25 awesome diy projects and house hacks that not only will save you money, drastically improve house design, but also will give a great feeling of satisfaction of being able to make things yourself.
This bottle lamp looks like it came from the design shop. Yet it’s homemade. Find out how to make one for yourself.
Upcycle old t-shirts and make yourself a very colorful rug.
Don’t want to buy expensive glass candle holders but still want fancy look? We found a great way to create affordable fancy candle holders.
No-sew roman shade. Yes, it’s possible!
This distressed serving tray is so much better than the one you would buy at at the store.
DIY wooden couch sleeve. It’s so simple to make one yourself.
Have you ever tried knitting with your arm? No? Well, you should, because you can easily knit a cozy blanket in just 45 minutes. Check it out.
Keep all of your jewelry organized with in this super simple DIY jewelry display.
Super chic magazine stand made by you!
These diy washi tape napkin rings will make your dinner table setting more festive.
Need message board in in your kitchen? We love this one made out of an old cookie tray.
This coffee table is on our to-do list. It’s just so beautiful.
You can make this floor pillow in 1 hour. Such a great room addition, especially for the kids.
Shopping at Pottery Barn is always fun, but it can get pricey. Good thing you can get a lot of inspiration from it and make things yourself, like these super cute place mats.
Make your own wall art using Styrofoam. Why didn’t I think of this myself. Genius idea!
Painted vases can add needed color to your room. Super simple DIY!
Have a mirror that is just plain boring? No problem! There is an easy way to make it look awesome.
Curtain skirt in 3 minutes! This will surprise you!
You don’t have to get rid of unwanted artwork. You can spray paint it on top design you want.
I am obsessed with this wallpapered fridge. It would be perfect for my boring kitchen.
Metallic dishwasher that looks like an artwork!
Surprisingly easy DIY project turned laundry room a lot more fun! Stripes and dots on the washer and dryer.
Need to follow a recipe on the iPad while cooking in the kitchen? Make an iPad stand.
Or you can sew an iPhone wallet. Could make a great personal gift.
Stop putting your phone on the floor while charging. There is a super simple diy solution for that.
The post 25 Ridiculously Easy DIY Projects appeared first on Kids Activities Blog.
← July 4th Activities, Printables & Goodies!
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2019-04-20T18:36:53Z
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https://batonrougebest.wordpress.com/2015/06/25/25-ridiculously-easy-diy-projects/
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Honoring the Sabbath Day and keeping it holy or something? Jeez.
[The flesh worm is] a minute little creature, scientifically called Demodex folliculorum, hardly visible to the naked eye, with comparatively large fore body, a more slender hind body and eight little stumpy processes that do duty as legs. No specialized head is visible, although of course there is a mouth orifice. These creatures live on the sweat glands or pores of the human face, and owing to the appearance that they give to the infested pores, they are usually known as “black-heads.” It is not at all uncommon to see an otherwise pretty face disfigured by these ugly creatures, although the insects themselves are nearly transparent white.
Demodex folliculorum, pictured above in all his glory, is a mite, not a flesh worm, and he lives in your eyebrows. In case you were wondering.
Though the Welsh are not very clean, they make their cottages look clean by white-washing them every year, and sometimes they white-wash the pig-sties too.
One of the chief faults of the Scotch is the love of whisky. Another fault is the love of money. They often ask more than they ought, and are very slow to give. They are industrious, but disobliging. They will not take much trouble to please strangers. They are not as clean as English people, and they let their books be covered with dust, and even black with soot.
Though the Portuguese are indolent, like the Spaniards, they are not so grave, and sad, and silent. They are proud like the Spaniards, but they are more deceitful. They have black eyes, and hair, and dark complexions like the Spaniards, but they have whiter teeth, for they never smoke, and it is smoking paper cigars which spoils the teeth in Spain.
The reason why the Armenians live in holes in the ground is because they hope the Kurds may not find out where they are.
The Jews are very troublesome in Poland. They follow travellers about, offering to help them, and will not go away when they are told. The Poles speak very rudely to the Jews, and think themselves much better; but the Jews bear rudeness with great patience, because they are accustomed to be ill-treated. The Poles love talking, and they speak so loud they almost scream; and they are proud of this, and say that the Germans are dumb.
The Pyramids are great piles of stones. There is one much larger than the rest. It is possible to climb to the top, for the stones of the sides are uneven, like steps; yet the steps are so high that Englishmen find it very hard to clamber up such stairs; but some Egyptians can jump from stone to stone like goats, and they help travellers to get up and to get down.
Apparently Cuitlahuac may not actually mean dry excrement in Nahuatl, although Cuitlahuaquiliztli does. Correction provided by Laudator Temporis Acti. While you're there, read about the Udink family, which had its vanity plates revoked by the State of Oregon for being offensive to persons who are not Dutch.
Holy jumping Japanese frog robots!
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2019-04-25T16:41:06Z
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https://scribalterror.blogs.com/scribal_terror/2007/09/index.html
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The Bachelor of Science in Psychology online program is best for students who have already completed their Texas Core Curriculum courses and are ready to finish a degree. Only the upper division classes required to complete the Psychology (B.A.) undergraduate degree are available online.
Psychology is the study of human beings, their cognitive and emotional growth, and how they interact with their environment. Psychology is mindful of the influences of genetics, biology, society and culture on human behavior. Psychology explores the lifespan from birth to death. Its applied research leads to recommendations to enhance adaptive behaviors. Its research also recommends ways to prevent and intervene with abnormal or maladaptive behaviors.
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2019-04-24T01:21:43Z
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https://www.uh.edu/online/programs/online-programs/undergraduate/psychology-bs
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Situated on Hangdong – Samoeng Road, Flora Creek Chiang Mai enjoys its peaceful location on the mountain top. Expanded across large landscape against the backdrop of lush forest, colorful flower garden and perennial stream from the national park, this beautiful boutique resort offers unique vacation experience in the midst of nature with unsurpassed services and a touch of Northern-Thai charm. Despite a high level of privacy, guests can still enjoy easy access to the city centre and a number of must-see attractions. Travelling to the Chiang Mai International Airport takes approximately 40 minutes’ drive from the resort.
Decorated in contemporary style, all guestrooms at Flora Creek Chiang Mai feature ample living space with amazing views of natural surroundings. Each of the beautifully appointed rooms has thoughtful amenities to ensure an unparalleled sense of comfort and relaxation. The resort hosts a good range of onsite facilities and services. One of its highlights is Krisdadoi Botanical Garden where hundreds of plants and flowers are grown with the original Swiss-styled chalets located amidst the mind-blowing scene of floral gardens. The onsite all-day dining restaurant serves an exciting selection of menus from fusion Thai cuisine to international dishes. Indulge yourself with a heavenly relaxing spa treatments at Floral Creek Spa. In addition, the resort boasts a spacious and well-equipped meeting room perfect for various occasions. When you plan your next sojourn to Chiang Mai, make Flora Creek your home away from home.
Nestled above the evergreen mountaintop of Chiang Mai, Flora Creek offers unparalleled hotel experiences amidst the nature with five-star services and a touch of Northern-Thai charm. Covered over 10 acres of expansive landscape against the backdrop of lush forest, colorful flower garden and perennial stream from the national park. Designed by using architectural details of barn house that treats visitors with warmth and coziness, yet the ultimate highlight of the hotel is the state-of-the-art Krisdadoi.
Superior Garden View is a cozy space, donned in modern interior design with a garden view. Each room offers standard and amenities, satellite and cable TV, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities. Complimentary waters are available daily.
Deluxe Plantation is a spacious choice of stay, designed in a contemporary style with a lovely terrace for guests to enjoy the outdoor view. Highlighted is a bathtub in a glass wall bathroom, where guests can simply enjoy the outdoor view while refreshing in the shower. Each room is provided with standard amenities, necessary facilities for vacationers for guests to fully enjoy their special holidays.
Deluxe Horizon is an exclusive choice of rooms with a 2-floor view and a balcony where guests can fully experience the beautiful scenery from atop. Its grand bathroom gives an extra treat for guests, especially a bathtub with a glass window overlooking the garden. Each room is provided with standard amenities, necessary facilities for vacationers and a bathtub for guests to fully enjoy their special holidays.
Pool Villa Suite is perfect for the ultimate getaway, fully optioned with premium facilities, from a grand refrigerator, kitchenette to a spacious living room to match. Its corridor has a glass roof to bring the sunlight in during the day and opens a view of stars and the moon at night. Its spacious bathroom offers bathtub and a showering area with an outdoor view to complete the relaxing moment, while the bedroom has a mesmerizing view of the garden and the villa’s private pool.
Swimming Pool: Nothing beat freshening up in an outdoor swimming pool amidst the scenic view of the green forest. Our infinity pool also has an area with shallow waters available for young children. Open from 6am. to 7pm.
Fitness: Never miss out your exercise routine, even when you are on holidays. Enjoy our cardio and weight lifting equipment at our fitness studio with a breathtaking view. Open from 6am. to 7pm.
Spa: Keep your body and mind in balance at Floral Creek Spa. Indulge yourself the ultimate therapeutic experiences with the rejuvenating massage courses from our well-trained therapists.
Souvenir Shop: From local snacks to amazing handicraft products, our souvenir shop offers a great selection of gifts and memorabilia for you to bring home.
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2019-04-25T23:54:20Z
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https://www.sawadee.com/hotel/653173/
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The Nifty extended gains for fourth consecutive session to hit a fresh record high by breaching the psychological level of 9,000, thanks to sharp gains in index heavy weight such as Reliance Industries, TCS and HDFC. The S&P BSE Sensex was at 29,629.59, up 170.45 points or 0.58 per cent. It touched a high of 29,636.75 and a low of 29,364.87 in trade today.
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2019-04-25T19:26:01Z
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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/et-now/markets/nifty-sensex-close-at-all-time-record-high/videoshow/46443529.cms
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The Proteomics and Metabolomics Facility is able to offer the campus community a wide variety of research products from a number of vendors through the Enzyme Freezer Program. Items may be picked up at C115 Microbiology during regular office hours. Because we are able to bill CSU accounts directly, there is no need for IMOs or A-cards during purchasing. We maintain a stock of commonly used enzymes and molecular biology reagent kits. Non-stock items can be ordered as well. Please note that prices and stock availability are subject to change.
In addition, we have successfully negotiated preferred client discounts, haz-mat fee waivers, and free shipping for many special order items available from our vendors. These arrangements can often make placing orders through us less expensive that buying directly from the vendors. However, please note that due to variations in vendor agreements, the final pricing of special orders over $350.00 from the Enzyme Freezer may exceed catalog pricing. Please inquire about pricing prior to placing your order from Roche or Qiagen.
How does the stockroom differ from the KFS ordering system?
When placing an order in the KFS system, you will pay list price from most vendors, plus shipping and handling costs. Some vendors also charge a transportation fee. Orders are sent through the system and faxed to the vendor by the purchasing department at CSU. Shipping costs are added on the back end and not always available at the time an order is placed. The stockroom will always provide free shipping and handling as well as a discount off list price from most vendors. Orders are placed, processed and billed by the stockroom saving time and money on behalf of the researcher.
Visit the stockroom in room C115 Microbiology for purchase of stocked items. Bring the name of your PI/Faculty member and your 7 digit CSU grant number. A copy of your invoice will be sent to your departmental accounting technician the following day. You have 10 days to view/change the invoice before it is uploaded to the CSU system and billed to your account.
What if the item I want isn’t stocked?
The stockroom places special orders for non-stocked items every Tuesday and Thursday morning. Have your special order turned in by 11:00 am. Most special order items receive a discount as well as free shipping and handling. Special orders can be placed with any of the freezer vendors represented in the stockroom.
Special orders may be placed in person at C115 Microbiology by filling out a special order form. Or you may e-mail your order to: [email protected] or [email protected]. You may also call your order to (970) 491-3459. Please copy and paste the special ordering template located on the PMF website at: https://www.research.colostate.edu/pmf/ under the freezer tab.
Special Orders can be placed via e-mail to [email protected] or [email protected].
**Please copy and paste the bulleted list below into the text of your e-mail and fill in the required fields.
All special orders are placed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Special orders must be received by 11:00 on ordering day. Most shipments will deliver overnight; all other shipments are 3-5 business days.
Contact Deanna Adams at (970) 491-3459 for more information.
Can I have a new item added to the stockroom?
If there is an item that you will be ordering consistently over a period of time, and this item is not currently stocked in the program, you may request that the item be added to the stockroom. Stockroom staff will work with the vendor representative to get the item added, the number of items to stock, as well as pricing and let the customer know when the item is available for immediate purchase.
Most freezer vendors ship their orders overnight. We do have a few vendors who ship two day and/or 3-5 business days. Please inquire with regards to the shipping time of your specific vendor.
How do I add a new fund/grant?
Contact your departmental accounting technician to add a new fund/grant number to the PMF invoicing system. This can be done with an e-mail from the account tech to [email protected] .
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2019-04-23T05:52:24Z
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https://www.research.colostate.edu/pmf/freezer-program-faqs/
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mtv
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Plus, her inspiration comes from a MAJOR pop star bestie.
Tom Felton may have been joking about his impromptu offer to star in Ariana Grande's next music video, but she was deathly hallow serious when she said she would accept that offer.
As a refresher, the "Harry Potter" star responded to a fan image of Ariana's "Focus" teaser which played upon her Malfoy-esque white 'do by inducting her into Slytherin with Draco (even though he'd previously pegged her for a Gryffindor).
@ArianaGrande if you need an actor in your next music video, I can dig up a very dashing white wig.
And Ari, a long-time Draco fanatic, quickly promised to take him up on that offer, "100000000000%."
And just in case Felton thought she was kidding, Ari reiterated her full intention to bring him into the fold for her next single video on the radio show "Zach Sang and the Gang" -- even if it means just having him walk through the frame for a split-second because with Tom, that's all it takes to be amazing.
Ariana said that she "absolutely" plans to make good on the Ariana-Tom working relash offer, and explained, "He tweeted, he was like, ‘If you ever need anyone in your music video.’ I was like, ‘I don’t know what the next single is, but we’re gonna find it, and we’re gonna make sure you’re here.'"
"'I haven’t decided yet. I don’t know what the video treatment is, which song it’s going to be next, but single number two, you’re the lead. Let’s go. Let’s go,'" Ari continued. "He can walk by in the background. That’s it. That’s all I need."
Throw in one of his signature wink-smirks and we're SOLD.
Ariana also revealed that she draws major inspiration from fellow hair-chameleon-slash-pop-goddess Katy Perry, who once joined her in a prayer circle and offered some sage stage wisdom to her pseudo-protégé.
"Katy was very nice to me when I first put out music, and she took me under her wing was like, ‘Hey, if you ever need anything, I can totally be here,'" AG remembered. "She was very welcoming and wonderful and it was so crazy because I went to her show at the Staples Center a couple of years ago. And I was totally inspired by it. I was like, ‘Wow. I want to do this.’"
Three years later, she would herself grace the stage at Staples Center, and that's when the story came full circle.
"She came, and she held my hand in the prayer circle, and she was there, and she was like, ‘Girl you were here a few years ago watching me, and now I’m watching you. You better kill it, girl,'" said Ari. "So, she’s always really supportive, and that’s very surreal ... It’s always so nice to meet someone who’s so successful and so humble and down to earth and so nice and generous and welcoming." Not to mention, someone who knows how to drop the mic so effectively.
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2019-04-26T06:06:47Z
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http://www.mtv.com/news/2368249/ariana-grande-tom-felton-video/
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SCHOOLCHILDREN have taken part in an interactive workshop to commemorate the First World War.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School was one of several schools that visited the Turnpike Centre in Leigh to learn about the contribution made by soldiers from the area.
Organised by the Schools Cultural Service, the pupils met with the reality of war through the horrors of fighting on the frontline and learnt about how the war started and the countries involved.
They took part in activities that involved learning how the wounded were treated, finding out about the war from first-hand accounts in diaries from the archives and considering how to remember fallen heroes by designing a memorial window.
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2019-04-23T16:00:00Z
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https://www.leighjournal.co.uk/news/11264819.first-world-war-workshops-teach-leigh-pupils-horrors-of-front-line/?ref=rss
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Recent events in our country have given parents and teachers challenges that are new to many of us, and to others we have been battling these challenges for a while. As educators, teachers and parents both have an obligation to help their students understand racism and bigotry and how it works in our world.
While the subjects we teach might be reading, or mathematics, or science, or PE, parents and teachers need always remember we teach and raise children. Our kids' learning and growth greatly depends on our determination as parents and teachers to create an emotionally safe and welcoming classroom environment for each and every one of our students, regardless of their background.
Parents and teachers, at the same time, must help students navigate democratic principles. Our job in the democratic process includes helping students exchange differing points of view, and ensuring those views are inclusive of all children. We are charged with teaching children and raising children who can abandon hate for the sake of the society we wish our children to inherit.
The following resource has some excellent ideas for talking to your children about Charlottesville.
This past friday, we hosted some events for our students and staff on being safe as teens and preteens online. Nowadays, some middle schoolers have a cell phone in their pocket. Truth be told, as per the Pew Research Center, around 68 percent of 13 to 14 year olds have a cell phone, with other research stating the normal age that kids get a cell phone is around 12.
If you have given — or are going to give — your child a cell phone, it's time to build up guidelines for how your middle schooler is permitted to use that gadget. Here are some tips for kids — and adults as well! — thanks to Stephen Balkam, originator and CEO of the Family Internet Safety Institute.
Talk with your kids. Discussion is key with regards to internet safety for kids. "It's essential to keep an open exchange of correspondence going, yet in addition to listen while you are doing this," says Balkam. "I know this is easier said than done." Parents ought to expect their middle schooler will see or hear something you wish they wouldn't — and maybe even do things you wish they wouldn't — so it's critical to keep the lines of correspondence open, so you can use those teachable moments.
Learn for yourself. Kids often say: "My mother or father doesn't know how to"... Make sure you know what their apps are and how to use them. Even have your children teach you. I have resorted to my 11 year-old teaching me how to use games and apps.
Use parental controls and screen your kid's use of the phone, tablet, or laptop, especially for younger children. Discover what parental control apps are accessible for your youngster's cell phone. Additionally, make sure to check the settings on their applications (private as much as possible). Internet security in middle schools expects parents to know about how and how often their kid is online.
Lastly, be a good role model . Keep in mind that internet safety for kids begins at home. Check your own high tech devices, apps, social media sites, and usage. Try not to be that parent in the restaurant who looks at their phone every 30 seconds during a family dinner.
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2019-04-22T03:07:47Z
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https://d91curriculum.weebly.com/parent-tip-of-the-week/archives/08-2017
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photoshelter
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Château Lafite-Rothschild, Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, stock photography samples, by Per Karlsson, BKWine.
Chateau Lafite-Rothschild is in the commune Pauillac in northern Medoc in Bordeaux. It is one of the chateaux that was classified as a premier grand cru (first growth) in the antique-ish 1855 classification. It is owned by a different branch of the Rothschild family than the neighbouring Mouton-Rothschild.
The property has just over 100 hectares of vineyards, planted with cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, and petiti verdot, mainly on gravely soil. The winery building was recently rebuilt. the main barrel storage cellar has a famous circular design and is occasionally also used for concerts.
The chateau is perhaps more modest in size than some of the others (albeit much bigger than Mouton that is not much more than a 'simple' house) but is located beautifully on a small hill overlooking a pond and (unfortunately for the owners, fortunately for passers by) also the main road, La Route des Chateaux.
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2019-04-24T12:32:35Z
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http://bkwinephotography.photoshelter.com/gallery/Bordeaux-Medoc-Pauillac-Chateau-Lafite-Rothschild-stock-photo-samples/G0000FSNNvP6FXcE
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washingtonpost
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His rhetoric won’t do a thing to fight white supremacists.
But Jewish history offers a cautionary tale to those who take Trump’s rhetoric at face value. His approach to the problem reflected the same blinders that have marred his administration’s response to anti-Semitism all along. And the likely effect of his speech will simply be to drive a wedge between American Jews and other communities — not to silence the white supremacists whom we know have already been emboldened by his time in office.
Throughout history, Jews have constantly had to navigate between those in power and those in economic straits. We were often forced into this position, denied full citizenship and confined to certain professions — like moneylending, tax collection and liquor sales. From Pharaoh sending Joseph to negotiate with the Egyptian masses during a seven-year famine to 17th-century Polish landlords employing Jews as their agents, rulers everywhere have been more than happy to use Jews as shields and scapegoats. Jews, for our part, have often responded to our precarious position by creating what historian Yosef Yerushalmi dubbed “royal alliances,” the belief — even in the face of evidence to the contrary — that those in power will protect us against the whims of the masses.
Like too many political leaders throughout history, Trump has been all too willing to take advantage of this dynamic. He gratifies evangelical Christians and their apocalyptic vision by moving the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, even though this symbolic gesture is opposed by the majority of American Jews and does nothing to advance a peace agreement between Israelis and Palestinians. He congratulates himself for keeping Israel safe by canceling the Iran nuclear deal, even though most of the Israeli security establishment, as well as most American Jews, believed that this agreement was the best way to keep Iran from carrying out its leaders’ destructive fantasies against Israel.
Trump is hardly the only member of his party to force Jews into the classic middleman role. This week, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) pushed the Senate to pass a bill that includes a provision aimed at indemnifying states that pass laws prohibiting hiring contractors — even individuals — who participate in boycotts of Israel or of the occupied territories. This bill, which threatens a basic First Amendment right, will have no positive economic impact on Israel and serves only to turn the Jewish state into a wedge issue. The apparent goal was to force Democrats either to vote against a bill that Republicans characterized as “pro-Israel,” or sacrifice the right to free speech critical to American democracy. (Rubio claimed he was trying to fight “discrimination” against Israel.) Supporting this bill would also demand that Democrats abandon decades of U.S. policy that favors a two-state solution, and therefore distinguishes between the internationally recognized borders of Israel and the occupied territories. The losers? The Jewish community, who will surely be perceived as the drivers of the legislation, even though most of us support the long-term existence of the State of Israel side by side with a Palestinian State, oppose the occupation and believe strongly in First Amendment rights — even if we don’t personally boycott Israel.
In a 1968 essay (which later became a book), Rabbi Robert Marx described Jews as “interstitial” — a people caught between the power structures and the masses. He wrote: “What is significant here is how often the Jewish community responded to the forces that were structuring it in a negatively interstitial role, not by fighting those forces, but by cooperating with them . . . All too often, Jews allowed their spokesman to be those who would be most tractable and responsive to the interests of the non-Jewish power structure.” Those who celebrate Trump and Rubio’s symbolic nods to the Jewish community, while ignoring economic and social policies that will harm Americans overall, fall squarely into this trap.
The terrorist who carried out the Pittsburgh attacks chose a synagogue that was celebrating “Refugee Shabbat,” in partnership with HIAS, a Jewish agency which has been resettling Jewish and non-Jewish refugees here for more than 100 years. His ideology reflects the core anti-Semitic theory that holds that Jews have secretly pulled the strings of every revolutionary movement through history — from the Bolshevik Revolution to civil rights Movement to today’s support for immigrants and refugees. At the same time, his complaint that Trump is surrounded by Jews (though he used a derogatory term) echoed a different anti-Semitic trope that identifies Jews with dominant power structures.
These are indeed dangerous times for Jews, who have always been most vulnerable during moments of economic and social instability. But our protection won’t come through royal alliances, which have been proven time and time again to be insufficient. Only working with other communities to ensure the safety of all people can protect us. Throughout history, Jews have always found the most safety under governments that protect individual liberties, in societies organized around civic, not racial or ethnic, national identities. While nineteenth-century political liberalism led to the emancipation of Jews across Western and Central Europe, 20th-century autocracy culminated in genocide.
Trump and his allies are only too happy to force American Jews back into the historic interstitial role, in which we accommodate ourselves to those in power in the hopes of gaining temporary protection. We must not confuse these maneuverings with actual concern for the Jewish people, which would require undoing the white nationalist ideologies that allow anti-Semitism — and xenophobia and racism — to flourish.
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2019-04-19T23:04:03Z
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/02/08/false-comfort-trumps-condemnation-anti-semitism/
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I have a love at the moment for triangles and the colour pink, orange and grey together. I wanted to design something using all these things together and this is what I came up with. Coming soon are birds and hearts and all sorts. This is a completely new style for me I suppose to just experimenting for the time being. See how it goes down!
Print is 300x300mm Giclee Print on Somerset Enhanced Velvet Fine Art Paper.
This print can be any size you like (well within reason) and there are framing options too.
Please contact [email protected] for more information and to purchase this print.
Cards are £4.50 each plus postage or hand delivered if in Bristol!
It’s been such a very long time since I have produced handmade cards. I have been printing them for a while now but absolutely love the process of designing a card from scratch with bits and pieces. I must admit each one takes a good half an hour to get exactly how i want it and each one is completely different from the next. What do you think?
I am selling this beauties for £4.50 each. Please contact [email protected] for details of how to order and I also do commissions and wedding stationery.
So my Kilner Jar obsession needed somewhere else to go. I am also rather in love with lighting so what is more perfect than making a Kilner Jar in to a light!
I realised that it wasn’t going to be that easy and wanted them to look as professional as possible. This involved tools and hours of searching the net for the right bits and pieces. I wanted them to look expensive and give justice to the amount of time they take the make!!
I also think that the bulb is very important as it is the main feature of the jar. I have used Edison Bulbs. They too are rather expensive so although I am selling these lights for £65 I can totally justify this cost.
There are many different cable colours to choose from too. I have made then with black, blue and red so far.
You can either have them as a table lamp or hang round a hook from the wall. Can even been hung from a ceiling rose in groups of three or more! The possibilities are endless!!
Please email [email protected] for more information or to purchase one of these stunning lights.
Please come along and show your support for local shops.
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2019-04-19T22:21:34Z
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https://clareisaacs.wordpress.com/
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- RJ Barrett scored 26 points, Zion Williamson had 18 and No. 2 Duke used an early barrage of 3-pointers to stun No. 3 Virginia and then held off the Cavaliers, 81-71, on Saturday night.
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2019-04-26T12:42:02Z
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http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211790037&DB_OEM_ID=4200
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Three weeks after garnering a two-stroke penalty for putting a moving ball at the U.S. Open, Phil Mickelson was penalized two shots on Sunday at A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier for improving his line of play.
At the tee of the par-4 seventh, Mickelson teed up his ball, walked to the front of the tee box and stepped twice on a tuft of tall grass, which he told a rules official afterward was potentially in his line as he planned a low-angle shot.
Mickelson returned to his ball and, while preparing to hit his tee shot, said, “I’m not sure what I just did was legal.” He said he would ask a rules official about it, and then lined up and hit his shot, a 281-yard iron in the fairway.
While walking down the fairway, he called over an official and discussed what happened. The official left to consult with others before returning and confirming a two-stroke penalty.
Mickelson double-bogeyed the hole to move to 4 over for his round. He put together four birdies and a bogey over the next nine holes before a triple bogey at No. 18 gave him a 4-over round of 74, putting him at 1 under for the tournament.
During the third round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, Mickelson chased after a putt that was likely going to roll off the 13th green and putted the moving ball back toward the hole. He was assessed a two-stroke penalty, per PGA Tour rules, and took a 10 on the par-4 hole. Some people were so angered by the violation of the rules — and golf etiquette — that they called for his withdrawal from the tournament.
Mickelson stayed in the tournament and issued a tepid apology that evening.
Four days later, Mickelson issued a more expansive apology in a text message to Golf.com.
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2019-04-22T02:43:34Z
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https://ca.reuters.com/article/canadaSportsNews/idCAKBN1JY102-OCASP
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gastongazette
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I was present Tuesday night as the city council held a public hearing for rezoning property on Robinwood Road for the proposed new Harris Teeter. From the atmosphere in the room, if I didn�t knew better, I would have thought some members from New York City were petitioning the council to let them build a waste incinerator on that property.
I spoke in favor of the zoning changes because Gastonia sorely needs a Harris Teeter or a Publix to attract the young professionals that all areas of the greater Charlotte region are seeking to attract. Trust me when I say there are many, many young professionals who will automatically rule out moving to Gastonia because we do not have a �high end� grocer.
The opponents at the meeting all talked about how they love Hariss Teeter and miss them and want them to come back, but to build the store �our near Target� or �near Franklin Square.� Listen folks, these are �neighborhood grocers.� They build near neighborhoods! They look at demographics of an area with regard to schools, education and income, and that�s where they choose to build. That is why they chose Robinwood Road.
I work all over North Carolina, from Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh to Wilmington and these �high end� retail centers all raise property values everywhere they go. They attract young, urban professionals who want to live there. The fact is that today�s young professionals want a Harris Teeter, Publix, or Whole Foods.
The opponents of the Harris Teeter, 99 percent of whom lie in the gated community near the proposed center, were organized and vocal, and they won in the �democratic process.� Congratulations to them - they played by the rules. But as I ride past that neighborhood, I can�t see one house from Robinwood Road. I see the guard house, the gates, and the trees that buffer them from the neighborhood. So I honestly don�t understand how this proposed development would so alter their lifestyle.
I�ve lived in Gastonia all of my life, except for the years I lived in Chapel Hill attending UNC Chapel Hill. I love Gastonia, and I moved back here after college, but I can tell you with a high degree of certainty that I wouldn�t move back today. Our property values are flat, compared to other areas of the state because we don�t offer the amenities that other cities and communities have to offer and thus, we can�t attract new business of high wage earners that we need for our tax and wage base to grow.
My son, Christopher, just graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in May, and where do you suppose he�s moving to next month? Chapel Hill. Many of his friends from the �Class of 2009� who are just now graduating from college are also moving to Charlotte or the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area for obvious reasons.
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2019-04-22T16:55:47Z
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https://www.gastongazette.com/20130719/letter-high-end-retail-centers-attract-young-professionals-raise-property-values/307199924
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Shopping
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whitecapsfc
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It’s prediction time! In the week leading up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup, whitecapsfc.com will publish the predictions of one Whitecaps FC player or coach every day up until the first match on June 12. We've already heard from Jay DeMerit, Marco Carducci, Carl Robinson, Martyn Pert, and Kekuta Manneh. And today, the last word goes to Andy O'Brien.
I watched them in the Confederations Cup recently and I thought that they were both physically and technically very gifted. And obviously, with it being in their home country as well with the euphoria and all that I think they’ll be the winners. I’m not a betting man, but if I was I’d actually put money down on Brazil winning it.
I don’t know if they’d be classified as a darkhorse but I think they could do a good job. They’ve won recently 4-0 against Norway. They have a good strong tradition of doing well and they have a new breed of players. Obviously, I remember guys like Henry, Cisse and Trezeguet and people like that, but now they have guys like Giroud, Benzema, and a lot of good players.
I think they notoriously do very well, but we’ll wait and see. As for why, you asked for a surprise and it would be a big surprise if they go. I'm just being controversial.
He's been one of the top strikers in world football for a long time now. He's played at one of the biggest clubs in the world, he's had a very good season winning the Champions League so he's in good form.
Not a chance. I'd like to think my knowledge is better than the puppy's on this ocasion. It's a novel idea. It was an octopus last time predicting the games. So we'll see how the puppy does. It's a good idea, but I think he's going to be wrong with that game.
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2019-04-26T02:15:05Z
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https://www.whitecapsfc.com/post/2014/06/11/world-cup-predictions-bet-hosts-dont-underestimate-france-says-andy-obrien
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yahoo
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Warner Bros. has moved Gal Gadot’s “Wonder Woman 1984” back seven months from Nov. 1, 2019, to June 5, 2020.
The sequel, which is set in 1984, replaces Mark Wahlberg’s “Six Billion Dollar Man,” which has been taken off the schedule.
“Wonder Woman 1984” is the eighth installment in the DC Universe, and the fourth movie featuring Gadot’s Wonder Woman. The first pic earned $821.8 million worldwide, including $412.6 million in North America. The movie is the highest-grossing film with a female director, as well as the 22nd-highest-grossing movie of all time in North America.
Patty Jenkins is returning to direct. The film was originally dated on Dec. 13, 2019, but was moved forward to Nov. 1 to avoid being just a single week ahead of Disney-Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: Episode IX,” which opens on Dec. 20, 2019. Chris Pine is also back and Kristen Wiig joins as the villainous Cheetah.
Warner Bros. bought the rights to “Six Billion Dollar Man” late last year from the Weinstein Company, which had been developing the movie with Damian Szifron — best known for directing the Argentinian drama “Wild Tales.” The studio had already pushed back the release date for the sci-fi action film by a year, moving the opening from May 31, 2019, to June 5, 2020, in the wake of Szifron departing as director.
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The Syracuse University Student Association, University Union and the New York Public Interest Research Group are sponsoring a public lecture by Vicente Fox, former president of Mexico, Monday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. at the Landmark Theatre, a Connective Corridor partner in downtown Syracuse.
Tickets will be available to undergraduate and graduate students with valid SU or SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry I.D. for $8. Student pre-sale, at the box office in the Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center, will take place from Thursday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m. through Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m., or until pre-sale tickets are no longer available. After student pre-sale, a limited number of tickets will be made available to faculty, staff and the general public starting Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. Faculty and staff with I.D. will pay $15 per ticket; the price for the general public is $25. Ticket purchases will be limited to four per person; tickets will be for assigned seating on a first-come, first-served basis. The Schine Box Office can be reached at (315) 443-4517.
The night of the event, shuttle bus transportation will be provided for students, departing from the University Place entrance of the Schine Student Center starting at 6 p.m., with continuous service until the start of the lecture. Shuttles will also be available after the event, with the last bus departing the Landmark bound for the Schine Student Center at about 10:45 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.universityunion.org.
Fox will speak about the international political scene, including globalization, the role of the United Nations in the international community, and relations between the United States and Latin America. A question-and-answer session will follow the lecture.
Fox has written an autobiography titled “Revolution of Hope: The Life, Faith, and Dreams of a Mexican President” (Viking Adult) published this month. The Syracuse University Bookstore will stock Fox’s autobiography for students, faculty and staff to purchase before the event.
Fox studied at the Ibero-American University in Mexico City and took classes through the Harvard University Business School. In 1964, he started working as a truck driver for the Coca-Cola Co. and over the years rose within the company to ultimately become president of Coca-Cola for Mexico and Latin America.
A member of the National Action Party, Fox was elected governor of Guanajuato in 1995. He was elected president of Mexico in 2000 and made economic reform a top priority while in office. He served as president until 2006.
Founded in 1956, the Student Association is the primary governing, advocacy and programming organization for undergraduate students at SU and SUNY-ESF. For more information, visit http://students.syr.edu/sa/index.html.
The New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) is New York’s largest student-directed consumer, environmental and government reform organization. NYPIRG is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit group established to effect policy reforms while training students and other New Yorkers to be advocates.
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The Alleghany Highlands Triathlon was started 2009 to showcase our area's natural beauty under a competative spotlight. It has been a joint sucess through the hard work of Clifton Forge Mainstreet, the YMCA and the Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. The race has grown, and this year we look for as many as a hundred participants.
This year's course is the same as last year's. It will consist of a run from the Highland's YMCA to Alleghany Highschool via a wooded gravel road that runs along the base of scenic Fore mountian. From the high school, competitors will enter the river for a challanging (but not too technical) paddle down the Jackson river, exiting the river at the Alleghany County Governmental Complex in Low Moor. Racers will then mount their bikes for the final leg of the race. This "dog leg" will highlight our friendly local communities and some of the best scenery as bikers speed through Low Moor, Selma and Clifton Forge. The scenery peaks as cyclist reach the turn around at the end of Verge St. where mountains, rivers, roads and rails all meet. After that it's a gentle climb following the same route back to Low Moor, finishing at the YMCA. Post Race festivities will include award ceremonies for the AHTri and the Appalachian River Race series as well as a picnic lunch and live music at the YMCA.
The AHTri is also proud to be part of the 2nd annual Appalachian River Race Series, a triple crown culmination of three great races, the Great Greenbrier River Race, the Lexington Road and River Relay and the Alleghany Highlands Triathlon.
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Work in Progress – Jason Harley: Augmented reality with mobile technologies: Can it lead to learning and engagement with historical settings?
Read more about Work in Progress – Jason Harley: Augmented reality with mobile technologies: Can it lead to learning and engagement with historical settings?
In conjunctions with our colleagues in Geography, through the Geospectives Speaker Series, Victoria Slonosky will be at McGill to present her research on the St Lawrence.
Kevin Kee (Brock - History) will join LLC 311 Digital Studies / Citizenry to discuss augmented reality and education.
Benjamiin Fung (Information Studies) will give this year's final DH work in progress talk.
Please contact individual Faculties & Units for information regarding their programs.
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In January, during intersession, John Iosefo ’21 and 18 other students visited Northern Ireland as part of USF’s Erasmus Community, a year-long living-learning program that this year explored conflict in the fall and is focusing on resolution in the spring. Professors Keally McBride and Peter Novak led the students on an immersion tour in which they studied the Northern Ireland conflict of the 1960s through the 1990s. Here are some of John’s reflections on the tour.
So we’re all gathered in this conference room in Derry, a city in northwestern Northern Ireland. We’re sitting in a circle with three guest speakers. One is an elderly woman, Protestant, whose husband was kidnapped and killed by the Irish Republican Army (IRA). One is a man, a police officer, Protestant, recently retired. One is a woman, Catholic, who ferried guns and explosives for the IRA in the 1990s.
We first watch our guests speak on videos that were produced as part of Theater of Witness, a project that enables people who lived through this conflict to share their memories so that they can heal and also so that we can learn from them.
In the first video, the elderly woman describes one day when the IRA burst into her home and seized her husband. They put him in a van loaded with explosives and forced him to drive to a British Army post. When he reached the gates, they detonated the explosives.
In the second video, the police officer says that because he works for the Royal Ulster Constabulary, Catholics hate him. And Protestants think that he should work for them alone, protecting them from Catholics. He just wants to serve the whole civilian population.
In the third video, the woman who ferried guns for the IRA tells how much she loathed Protestants. “I’m a Catholic minority. I’m disenfranchised. I can’t vote in local elections.” But one day, when she was delivering explosives to blow up Protestant troops, she paused and asked herself: What’s the point of this violence? Decades of broken people and no resolution in sight.
After we watched the videos, we asked our guest speakers questions. The three of them sat right next to each other in our circle of chairs. I studied their faces. I looked and listened for bitterness or anger. But all I saw was shared sorrow and shared respect.
After our visit, we had some free time to explore Derry. It was cold outside, so some classmates and I walked to a shopping mall so I could buy a hat and a scarf. We’re walking along, dodging schoolchildren in their school uniforms — green for Catholic schools and blue for Protestant schools, all mixed together. And then I see the elderly woman and the younger woman — the Protestant widow and the former IRA gun runner. They’re walking through this mall, chatting and smiling and holding hands. The younger woman might have delivered the explosives that killed the older woman’s husband.
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The Afghan Northern Alliance, officially known as the United Islamic Front for the Salvation of Afghanistan (Persian: جبهه متحد اسلامی ملی برای نجات افغانستان Jabha-yi Muttahid-i Islāmi-yi Millī barāyi Nijāt-i Afghānistān), was a united military front that came to formation in late 1996 after the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Taliban) took over Kabul. The United Front was assembled by key leaders of the Islamic State of Afghanistan, particularly president Burhanuddin Rabbani and former Defense Minister Ahmad Shah Massoud. Initially it included mostly Tajiks but by 2000, leaders of other ethnic groups had joined the Northern Alliance. This included Abdul Rashid Dostum, Mohammad Mohaqiq, Abdul Qadir, Asif Mohseni and others.
The Northern Alliance fought a defensive war against the Taliban government. They received support from Iran, Russia, Turkey, India, Tajikistan and others, while the Taliban were backed by Pakistan. By 2001 the Northern Alliance controlled less than 10% of the country, cornered in the north-east and based in Badakhshan province. The US invaded Afghanistan, providing support to Northern Alliance troops on the ground in a two-month war against the Taliban, which they won in December 2001. With the Taliban forced from control of the country, the Northern Alliance was dissolved as members and parties joined the new establishment of the Karzai administration.
The United Front was formed in late 1996 against the Taliban government by opposition factions. Since early 1999, Ahmad Shah Massoud was the only main leader able to defend his territory against the Taliban, and as such remained as the main de facto political and military leader of the United Front recognized by members of all the different ethnic groups. Massoud decided on the main political line and the general military strategy of the alliance. A part of the United Front military factions, such as Junbish-i Milli or Hezb-e Wahdat, however, did not fall under the direct control of Massoud but remained under their respective regional or ethnic leaders.
From central Afghanistan: Sayed Mustafa Kazemi, Said Hussein Aalemi Balkhi, Akbari, Mohammad Ali Jawed, Karim Khaili and Sher Alam.
Afghanistan after the Soviet retreat. Shura-e Nazar/Jamiat-e Islami (blue), Hezb-e Wahdat and Harakat-e Islami (yellow), Ittihad-i Islami (violet), communist groups including Junbish-i Milli (red), Hezb-i Islami Gulbuddin (dark green), Hezb-i Islami Khalis (white-green striped), Harakat-i Inqilab including many later Taliban (light green).
Conflict between the two militias soon escalated into a full-scale war.
Meanwhile, southern Afghanistan was under the control of local leaders not affiliated with the central government in Kabul. In 1994, the Taliban – a movement originating from Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam–run religious schools for Afghan refugees in Pakistan – also developed in Afghanistan as a politico-religious force. In November 1994 they took control of the southern city of Kandahar and subsequently expanded their control into several provinces in southern and central Afghanistan not under the central government's control.
In late 1994, most of the militia factions which had been fighting in the battle for control of Kabul were defeated militarily by forces of the Islamic State's Minister of Defense Ahmad Shah Massoud. Bombardment of the capital came to a halt. The Islamic State government took steps to restore law and order. Courts started to work again. Massoud tried to initiate a nationwide political process with the goal of national consolidation and democratic elections, also inviting the Taliban to join the process but they refused as they opposed a democratic system.
The Taliban's early victories in 1994 were followed by a series of defeats that resulted in heavy losses which led analysts to believe the Taliban movement had run its course. At that point Pakistan and Saudi Arabia drastically increased their support to the Taliban. Many analysts like Amin Saikal describe the Taliban as developing into a proxy force for Pakistan's regional interests. On September 26, 1996, as the Taliban with military support by Pakistan and financial support by Saudi Arabia, prepared for another major offensive against the capital Kabul, Massoud ordered a full retreat from the city. The Taliban seized Kabul on September 27, 1996, and established the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.
Ahmad Shah Massoud and Abdul Rashid Dostum, former enemies, created the United Front (Northern Alliance) against the Taliban that were preparing offensives against the remaining areas under the control of Massoud and those under the control of Dostum. The United Front included beside the dominantly Tajik forces of Massoud and the Uzbek forces of Dostum, Hazara troops led by Haji Mohammad Mohaqiq and Pashtun forces under the leadership of commanders such as Abdul Haq and Haji Abdul Qadir. Notable politicians and diplomats of the United Front included Abdul Rahim Ghafoorzai, Abdullah Abdullah and Masood Khalili. From the Taliban conquest of Kabul in September 1996 until November 2001 the United Front controlled roughly 30% of Afghanistan's population in provinces such as Badakhshan, Kapisa, Takhar and parts of Parwan, Kunar, Nuristan, Laghman, Samangan, Kunduz, Ghōr and Bamyan.
Due to the involvement of Indian intelligence (RAW) in supporting the Northern Alliance, Pakistan looked to neutralise this threat by cultivating the Taliban. In 2001 alone, according to several international sources, 28,000–30,000 Afghans, which took refuge in Pakistan during Afghan jihad, 14,000–15,000 Afghan Taliban and 2,000–3,000 Al Qaeda militants were fighting against anti-Taliban forces in Afghanistan as a roughly 45,000 strong military force. Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf – then as Chief of Army Staff – was responsible for sending thousands of Pakistanis to fight alongside the Taliban and Bin Laden against the forces of Ahmad Shah Massoud. Of the estimated 28,000 Afghan refugees returned from Pakistan fighting in Afghanistan, 8,000 were militants recruited in madrassas filling regular Taliban ranks. A 1998 document by the U.S. State Department confirms that "20–40 percent of [regular] Taliban soldiers are returned Afghans from Pakistani refugee camps".
In 1998, Iran accused Pakistan of sending its air force to bomb Mazar-i-Sharif in support of Taliban forces and directly accused Pakistani troops for "war crimes at Bamiyan". The same year Russia said that Pakistan was responsible for the military expansion of the Taliban in northern Afghanistan by sending large numbers of Pakistani troops, some of whom had subsequently been taken as prisoners by the anti-Taliban United Front.
In 2000, the UN Security Council imposed an arms embargo against military support to the Taliban, with UN officials explicitly singling out Pakistan. The UN secretary-general implicitly criticized Pakistan for its military support and the Security Council stated it was "deeply distress[ed] over reports of involvement in the fighting, on the Taliban side, of thousands of non-Afghan nationals". In July 2001, several countries including the United States, accused Pakistan of being "in violation of U.N. sanctions because of its military aid to the Taliban".
In 2000, British Intelligence reported that the ISI was taking an active role in several Al Qaeda training camps. The ISI helped with the construction of training camps for both the Taliban and Al Qaeda. From 1996 to 2001 the Al Qaeda of Osama Bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri became a state within the Taliban state. Bin Laden sent Arab and Central Asian Al-Qaeda militants to join the fight against the United Front among them his Brigade 055.
With the fall of Kabul to anti-Taliban forces in November 2001, ISI forces worked with and helped Taliban militias who were in full retreat. In November 2001, Taliban, Al-Qaeda combatants and ISI operatives were safely evacuated from Kunduz on Pakistan Air Force cargo aircraft to Pakistan Air Force bases in Chitral and Gilgit in Pakistan's Northern Areas in what has been dubbed the "Airlift of Evil".
The role of the Pakistani military has been described by international observers as well as by the anti-Taliban leader Ahmad Shah Massoud as a "creeping invasion". The "creeping invasion" proved unable to defeat the severely outnumbered anti-Taliban forces.
According to a 55-page report by the United Nations, the Taliban, while trying to consolidate control over northern and western Afghanistan, committed systematic massacres against civilians. UN officials stated that there had been "15 massacres" between 1996 and 2001. They also said, that "[t]hese have been highly systematic and they all lead back to the [Taliban] Ministry of Defense or to Mullah Omar himself". Al Qaeda's so-called 055 Brigade was also responsible for mass-killings of Afghan civilians. The report by the United Nations quotes eyewitnesses in many villages describing Arab fighters "carrying long knives used for slitting throats and skinning people".
After longstanding battles especially for the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif, Abdul Rashid Dostum and his Junbish forces alongside allied Hezb-e Wahdat forces were defeated by the Taliban and their allies in 1998. Dostum subsequently went into exile. Ahmad Shah Massoud remained the only major anti-Taliban leader inside Afghanistan who was able to defend vast parts of his territory against the Pakistan army, the Taliban and Al-Qaeda.
In early 2001 the United Front employed a new strategy of local military pressure and global political appeals. Resentment was increasingly gathering against Taliban rule from the bottom of Afghan society including the Pashtun areas. In total, estimates range up to one million people fleeing the Taliban. Many civilians fled to the area of Ahmad Shah Massoud. National Geographic concluded in its documentary "Inside the Taliban": "The only thing standing in the way of future Taliban massacres is Ahmad Shah Massoud". In the areas under his control Massoud set up democratic institutions and signed the Women's Rights Declaration. At the same time he was very wary not to revive the failed Kabul government of the early 1990s. Already in 1999 the United Front leadership ordered the training of police forces specifically to keep order and protect the civilian population in case the United Front would be successful. In early 2001 Ahmad Shah Massoud addressed the European Parliament in Brussels asking the international community to provide humanitarian help to the people of Afghanistan. He stated that the Taliban and Al Qaeda had introduced "a very wrong perception of Islam" and that without the support of Pakistan and Bin Laden the Taliban would not be able to sustain their military campaign for up to a year. On this visit to Europe he also warned that his intelligence had gathered information about a large-scale attack on U.S. soil being imminent.
On September 9, 2001, two Arab suicide attackers, allegedly belonging to Al Qaeda, posing as journalists, detonated a bomb hidden in a video camera while interviewing Ahmed Shah Massoud in the Takhar province of Afghanistan. Commander Massoud died in a helicopter that was taking him to a hospital. He was buried in his home village of Bazarak in the Panjshir Valley. The funeral, although taking place in a rather rural area, was attended by hundreds of thousands of mourning people.
We're due. And we're due for something big. ... Some things have happened in Afghanistan [referring to the assassination of Massoud]. I don't like the way things are lining up in Afghanistan. ... I sense a shift, and I think things are going to happen. ... soon. O'Neill died the following day, when the south tower collapsed.
After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, United Front troops ousted the Taliban from power in Kabul with American air support in Operation Enduring Freedom, using intelligence reports offered by Iran during the Six plus Two Group meetings at the United Nations Headquarters. In November and December 2001 the United Front gained control of much of the country and played a crucial role in establishing the post-Taliban interim government of Hamid Karzai in late 2001.
After the September 11 attacks in the United States in 2001, the United Front succeeded in retaking Kabul from the Taliban with air support from US-led forces during Operation Enduring Freedom. Despite fears of a return to the chaos similar to that of the 1992–1996 civil war, all the Afghan leaders met in Germany to create a new government. Hamid Karzai was chosen to lead the country and most key positions were given to Tajik members of the Northern Alliance. This created a major international issue. While Pakistan has always favored Afghanistan's major ethnic group, the Pashtun, India saw an opportunity for increasing its regional power by jumping on board with the support of the Northern Alliance in the early days of the war. With both nations seeking to increase or maintain their regional power through opposing factions on the ground, the conflict in Afghanistan has increasingly been seen by observers as a proxy-war between these powers.
From 2002 to 2004 Afghanistan witnessed relative calm. By 2006, however, with the support of Pakistan, a Taliban insurgency was increasingly gaining strength. In 2010, Afghan President Karzai decided that the only way to end the Taliban insurgency is to call for peace. This process became accepted and supported by all international partners of Afghanistan, except by several key figures of the Northern Alliance such as Abdullah Abdullah, Ahmad Zia Massoud, Mohammad Mohaqiq, and others. The opposition, by then splintered into several parties, warned that Karzai's appeasement policy could come at the cost of Afghanistan's political and economic development, and the progress made in areas such as education and women's rights. As the opposition leaders were excluded from secret talks with the Taliban by NATO and the Karzai administration and Karzai's political rhetoric was increasingly adjusted to Taliban demands, United Front leaders, in late 2011, regrouped to oppose a return of the Taliban to Afghanistan.
Between 1996 and 2001, the Northern Alliance blocked the Taliban and al-Qaeda from gaining control of the entirety of Afghanistan. Many internally displaced persons found shelter in areas controlled by Ahmad Shah Massoud. After the September 2001 attacks in the United States, U.S. air raids followed by ground troops of the United Front ousted the Taliban from power in Kabul. Between November and December 2001, the United Front gained control of most major Afghan cities. Had it not been for the United Front, the U.S. would have needed to deploy large number of ground troops, as was done in the Iraq War.
The United Front was influential in the transitional Afghan Government of Hamid Karzai from 2001 until 2004. Notably, Mohammed Fahim became the Vice President and Defense Minister, Yunus Qanuni became the Minister of Education and Security Advisor and Abdullah Abdullah became the Foreign Minister. Most foreign observers expected this dominance to continue and for Fahim or Qanuni to be selected as Karzai's Vice President in the 2004 elections. However, Karzai instead selected Ahmad Zia Massoud, younger brother of the former United Front leader Ahmad Shah Massoud. Karzai easily won the 2004 Presidential election with 55.4% of the vote, followed by three former leaders of the Northern Alliance, Quanuni (16.3%), Mohaqiq (11.7%) and Dostum (10%).
Some of the military strength of the UIF has now been absorbed into the military of Afghanistan, while many of the remaining soldiers were disarmed through a nationwide disarmament program. The existence and strength of the Afghan National Army has significantly reduced the threat of the former UIF elements attempting to use military action against the new NATO-backed Afghan government. Most of the country's senior military personnel are former members of the UIF, including Defense Minister Bismillah Khan Mohammadi.
Some members of the alliance are now part of the United National Front (Afghanistan) which is led by Rabbani and includes some former leaders of the UIF such as Yunus Qanuni, Mohammed Fahim, and Abdul Rashid Dostum. The United National Front has positioned itself as a "loyal" opposition to Hamid Karzai. Others like Abdul Sayyaf claim to be loyal to Hamid Karzai while, however, following their own agenda.
Abdullah Abdullah, a doctor of medicine and one of Ahmad Shah Massoud's closest friends, ran as an independent candidate in the 2009 Afghan presidential election and came in second place. On November 1, 2009, Abdullah, however, quit the runoff election because of widespread allegations of election fraud. Some of his followers wanted to take to the streets but Abdullah called for calm. Massoud Khalili, another of Ahmad Shah Massoud's close friends, became ambassador to India and subsequently to Turkey, while the younger brother of Massoud, Ahmad Wali Massoud, serves as ambassador to the United Kingdom. Massoud's ex-commander Bismillah Khan Mohammadi was chief-of-staff of the Afghan National Army, then as Minister of the Interior followed by Minister of Defense. One of Massoud's close intelligence agents, Amrullah Saleh, became director of the National Directorate of Security (NDS) in 2004 but had to resign in 2010.
The National Front of Afghanistan, which was created by Ahmad Zia Massoud, Abdul Rashid Dostum and Mohammad Mohaqiq in late 2011 to oppose peace talks with Taliban, is generally considered as a reformation of the military wing of the United Front. Meanwhile, much of the political wing has reunited under the National Coalition of Afghanistan led by Abdullah Abdullah.
Former head of the National Directorate of Security (NDS), Amrullah Saleh, has created a new movement, Basej-i Milli, with support among the youth. It mobilized about 10,000 people in an anti-Taliban demonstration in the capital Kabul in May 2011. Former Northern Alliance strongman Mohammed Fahim, Vice President of Afghanistan, remained in an alliance with Hamid Karzai until Fahim's death in 2014.
The human rights situation during combat was heavily dependent on the specific commander and his troops. The situation for different leaders and their troops of the United Front thus shows sharp contrasts. Also, the quality of life of the Afghan population was heavily dependent on the specific leader that was directly controlling the area in which they lived. Sharp contrasts could also be witnessed regarding life and structures in those areas.
Massoud created institutions which were structured into several committees: political, health, education and economic. In the area of Massoud women and girls were allowed to work and to go to school, and in at least two known instances Massoud personally intervened against cases of forced marriage. Women also did not have to wear the Afghan burqa. While it was Massoud's stated conviction that men and women are equal and should enjoy the same rights, he also had to deal with Afghan traditions which he said would need a generation or more to overcome. In his opinion that could only be achieved through education.
Hundreds of thousands of Afghans fled from the Taliban to the areas controlled by Massoud. There was a huge humanitarian problem as there was not enough to eat for both the existing population and the internally displaced Afghans. In 2001, Massoud and a French journalist described the bitter situation of the displaced people and asked for humanitarian help.
Until the conquest of Balkh by the Taliban in 1998, Abdul Rashid Dostum controlled the following provinces: Samangan, Balkh, Jowzjan, Faryab, and Baghlan provinces. According to Human Rights Watch many of the violations of international humanitarian law committed by the United Front forces date from 1996–1998 when Dostum controlled most of the north.
According to Human Rights Watch in 1997, some 3,000 captured Taliban soldiers were summarily executed in and around Mazar-i Sharif by Dostum's Junbish forces under the command of Abdul Malik Pahlawan. The killings followed Malik's withdrawal from a brief alliance with the Taliban and the capture of the Taliban forces who were trapped in the city. With the U.S. War on Terror, troops loyal to Dostum also returned to combat. In December 2001, during the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, between 250 and 3,000 (depending on sources) Taliban prisoners were shot and/or suffocated to death in metal truck containers. The prisoners were killed while being transferred from Kunduz to Sheberghan. This became known as the Dasht-i-Leili massacre In 2009, Dostum denied the accusations.
Dostum belonged to those commanders making their own, often draconian, laws. Human Rights Watch has released documents alleging widespread crimes targeted against the civilian population. Human Rights Watch asked to actively discourage and refuse support in any way to any group or coalition that includes commanders with a record of serious violations of international humanitarian law standards, specifically naming Abdul Rashid Dostum; Haji Muhammad Muhaqqiq, a senior commander of the Hezb-i Wahdat; Abdul Rasul Sayyaf, leader of the erstwhile Ittihad-i Islami; and Abdul Malik Pahlawan, a former senior Junbish commander.
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