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Friday, April 15, 2011
Magazine Projects
I have been clearing out some photographs, and found these pulled thread projects I did a few years ago, which were published in our Australian magazine, Embroidery & Cross Stitch. I made a large table centre and two small side table mats using the same design. These were done for my daughter in law. Most of you will recognize the technique as pulled thread, as opposed to 'drawn' thread.
Pulled thread work requires the stitches to be worked firmly in order to pull together the threads in the fabric. It's an extremely sturdy form of counted work I feel, despite it's open appearance.
The large mat design was based on the favourite nine patch setting used by patchwork enthusiasts, as you can see in this shot. This mat was approximately 35cm square, with just about all of it stitched, ie very little background fabric is evident.
The fabric I used was Permin 'Cherub' 28ct linen, with the stitching done using two strands of my favourite DMC pink #225. Unfortunately, I don't have a computer graphing program, and my hand drawn graphs weren't quite as nice 'in print' as I'd hoped. I feel they are quite clear, but one does need very high resolution images to submit to magazines. It's a long time from sending in your work, to having it appear in print, to finally having your work returned. I don't think I'd bother with it again, I'm rather possessive of my projects and don't like them being away with 'strangers' for so long..........
8 comments:
- DIAN said...
Linda, I was not aware of the fact that pulled thread work was different to drawn thread work. Does that mean that there is no cutting of threads etc?
I do not do counted thread work but I must say I am beginning to move toward black work lately.
- April 15, 2011 at 6:24 PM
- Juliettecherry said...
That pulled thread work looks lovely, sturdy, as you say. I tremble at the thought of drawn thread work, nervous about any cutting (especially Hardanger).
I just love that Embroidery and Cross stitch magazine, picked up some delightful ideas from old ones bought at the op shop.
- April 15, 2011 at 11:53 PM
- Frances Leate said...
Absolutely lovely work Linda and it reminds me that deep in a cupboard I have a project (also from an Embroidery & Cross Stitch Magazine) which is a counted thread sampler and one day I will get back to it. Take care
- April 16, 2011 at 12:17 AM
- Iceni UK said...
Linda, you are an exceptional embroiderer, your work is always a joy to see. Thank you for sharing your design pictures, it makes my day to see them.
Wishing you a happy weekend.
- April 16, 2011 at 7:05 PM
- Linda said...
Thank you everyone for always supporting my work. Dian, that is correct, pulled thread work does not involve the cutting and taking out of threads [well some people withdraw one or two threads for their four-sided picot type edging]. There is another technique called 'drawn threadwork', and that is the one where the threads are cut and taken away. I find the pulled thread extremely strong.
- April 17, 2011 at 9:30 AM
- Karyn said...
Linda, your work is always so lovely. This must have taken ages to do. It is so intricate. Maybe one day i will work up the courage to have a go. :-)
- April 18, 2011 at 1:13 PM
- Radka said...
Beautiful work, Linda! I also like the soft shades you were using:)
I will come back to read your last post, I am a bit behind with blog reading at the moment :(
- April 19, 2011 at 9:47 AM
- shirley said...
Linda your work is always exquisite and this is no exception. I love pulled thread work as well as schwalm work and they are very satisfying techniques.
- April 20, 2011 at 8:35 AM


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Tempers flare on UNC board after search for Western Carolina chancellor breaks down
The hiring of a new chancellor for Western Carolina University fell apart at the last minute after UNC board of governors member Tom Fetzer sent an email to fellow board members this month, questioning the leading candidate's credentials.
Tense debate and heated accusations flew at a meeting of the board's personnel and tenure committee Thursday, during a discussion about how to improve the process of finding and hiring chancellors for the state's public universities.
Several members accused Fetzer, a Wilmington lobbyist and former Raleigh mayor, of breaching confidentiality by revealing the top contender's name to a firm he sought out to look into the candidate's background. Fetzer, who joined the meeting after it was underway, defended himself, saying there was "a misrepresentation of fact" on the candidate's CV, or academic resume.
"I was trying to make sure that we did not make a bad decision," Fetzer said Thursday.
Records obtained by The News & Observer show Fetzer emailed several board members on July 11, saying he had become concerned about whether the candidate lectured at a specific place. The email was redacted to remove the candidate's name and the location in question.
"So I contacted a friend Peter Romary ... who is General Counsel at QVerity, a screening firm founded and staffed by former CIA personnel (who conduct screening for the government, Fortune 100 and Forbes List clients) and asked them to conduct a preliminary review," Fetzer wrote. He shared the results of the review, and added, "It would appear that there is more scrutiny that this candidate should have been subjected to, especially as it pertains to veracity and suitability."
Fetzer said in the email he would leave it up to the board's new chairman, Harry Smith, to decide whether to share it with UNC President Margaret Spellings and the full board.
Board member and former Chairman Lou Bissette said Fetzer's behavior was "way outside the realm" of a board member's role. What happened, he said, wasn't right.
"An individual member of our board took it upon himself to go out and locate some kind of firm to look into the particular candidate and a report was put together," said Bissette, an Asheville lawyer. "It was sent to all of our board members approximately two hours before our board meeting. ...You know, we're bound by confidentiality requirements ourselves. This was really an unauthorized disclosure of confidential search information to a third party."
Board member Steve Long, a Raleigh lawyer, said the process was thwarted and suggested Fetzer may have violated board policy.
"In my mind, what you did was highly unusual, it disrespected the process and it was unprofessional," Long said, adding that he thought that the detail about the candidate was probably not an error, but just needed clarification. "You don't even know this candidate, and you ascribed to him the worst of intentions."
Fetzer told Long his "obsequious" obsession with the process was less important than making sure the board made a good hire. He later said: "I'm not the one who made this public. Everything that I communicated was in confidential form until they talked about it in open session today."
The board met July 12 with the purpose of voting to hire the next chancellor for Western Carolina to succeed the late David Belcher, who took a leave of absence last year and died of brain cancer in June.
A campus search committee had spent months reviewing 79 candidates and recommended three finalists to the WCU board of trustees, which then sent three names to Spellings, Bissette said.
Spellings was to bring her choice to the board for a final vote after the board of governors' personnel and tenure committee reviewed it. But the vote never happened at the lengthy July 12 closed door session.
Board member Leo Daughtry, a former state legislator, said any concerns about the candidate should have been sent back to the board's committee and Spellings, so it wouldn't have been such an embarrassment.
Frank Grainger, a Cary businessman, recounted that the board's new chairman, Smith, and new vice chairman, Randy Ramsey, said they couldn't support the candidate at the July 12 meeting. Grainger's comment prompted the UNC system attorney to ask board members not to disclose anything about that closed session.
A few days later, the unnamed candidate dropped out. The search was rebooted, and it's unclear when Western Carolina will have a permanent chancellor in place. Alison Morrison-Shetlar, the provost, is serving as acting chancellor in the meantime.
Board member Joe Knott, a Raleigh lawyer, said the thing that offended him about the process was that the board of governors "sort of took over the process and I thought that was extremely disrespectful to our president, who is charged with hiring and supervising the chancellors."
Several agreed that if new information came to light about the candidate, the July 12 meeting should have been postponed.
Fetzer, a former trustee at Western Carolina, pointed out that UNC policy states that North Carolina law requires that if applicants provide false information, it "shall be grounds for rejection of an application or later disciplinary action or criminal prosecution." He said that any discovery of falsification prior to employment disqualifies an applicant, and that is up to the employer to determine. In this case, he said, the board is the ultimate employer.
"We are required by law to verify this stuff," Fetzer said, "and I did not think that had been done sufficiently."
Thursday's contentious discussion occurred as the board considers making changes to the hiring process in the future. Historically, the UNC board of governors has been at arm's length from campus searches, but a few years ago, the board acted to appoint one of its own members to act as a liaison to chancellor search panels.
The board and Spellings have also taken more proactive measures to vet candidates, with an extra layer of background checks in addition to search firms that work for the campus committees. Spellings said Thursday that the due diligence process "is much more extensive" and includes a review of candidates' social media.
Smith, a Greenville businessman, said Thursday's discussion was healthy. And, he chimed in that he didn't think Board of Governors members should be involved in the search committees.
Bissette agreed.
"I've seen a number of searches and I really think that our process overall is a good one, mainly because of its decentralized nature," he said. "It just wouldn't work for the Board of Governors to say to UNC Wilmington we'll pick your chancellor. We can't do that."
Wendy Murphy, chair of the personnel and tenure committee, tried to referee the feisty exchange.
"There's a lot of emotion around this topic and rightfully so," Murphy said. "It's a very important decision for our campuses. We've identified some areas to improve upon, not repeat, do differently. I think we should all wave the white flag."


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This restaurant shows a strong commitment to a varied vegetarian menu. However, many of the dishes are based on fake meats, of which I am not a fan. In addition, I eat plants not just to avoid killing animals, but also to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, One World Cafe offers little in the way of low-fat, whole foods, as most of the main dishes are packed with oil.
Consistently good. Also, previous reviews said they were always out of vegan desserts. They always seem to have a few selections when we are there. So glad this restaurant is in Baltimore.
They were out of vegan desserts the only time I went here. SIGH. I had the Thai vegetables in a coconut based sauce served over rice noodles.This dish was good, but I have decided if I want Thai food I need to go to a Thai restaurant. The cornbread with sweet 'butter' side was amazing though. It had jalapeños which were complimented with the sweetness of the sweet 'butter' (I am guessing this is just earth balance with maple syrup). If you are a vegan in Baltimore this is a nice place to stop.
NOTE: This restaurant is nothing like the One World Cafe in Salt Lake City.
For those who think that One World has limited vegan options, note that the following are also easily made vegan (with casein-free soy cheese and soy mayo):
-Philly Cheese "Steak-less"
-"Meatball" Sub
These are, hands down, my two favorite menu items. I don't know why they don't have the "V" sign next to them (signifying that they can be made vegan upon request) but I've had numerous vegan friends who work at One World assure me that there's nothing besides the cheese that makes them non-vegan. The Philly Cheese Steak-less is the best vegan Philly cheese steak I have ever eaten (and I've had quite a few).
Sadly, the person who posted below is right about the desserts. I used to go to One World and find AMAZING vegan desserts every time I went. These days, it has been pretty disappointing. I haven't seen vegan cakes the last couple of times I have gone (which were always my favorite dessert at One World). There have been vegan brownies and cookies, but they tend to be dry and bland (maybe they're just sitting on the counter for a long time between deliveries).
This place is ALWAYS out of vegan desserts. They get them from an outside baker who only delivers twice a week, but they never know what day it's going to be so they can't tell you when to come back.
They have a decent number of vegan options, but they're pretty typical, like hummus wraps and tofu sandwiches.
This place has one of the biggest vegan (and vegetarian) menus in town. It even has vegan desserts. I agree with the other reviewer about the great vegan carrot cake. You must try the philly cheese steakless, which can be made vegan upon request. I also like the (already vegan) Indian platter. You can also come in the morning for vegan pancakes (more than you could possibly eat!), vegan sausage, and other treats. The breakfast potatoes are a little undercooked. (I ordered them a second time just to confirm, and it appears to be the house style, not a one-time mistake.) Some of the servers are less than attentive, but it's not so bad that it bothers me. Just allow plenty of time.
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Everything we've tried at One World has been really delicious, and we keep going back for more. The specials are fabulous. Don't miss the vegan carrot cake or the miso soup. I am drooling just thinking about it. It's about time that Baltimore had a restaurant with more than one or two vegan options on the menu.
One World Cafe is a great place to chill with a laptop and a fancy coffee drink. With its ever-changing art displays, poetry slams and trendy location, it is a great place to meet interesting people. The vegan peanut butter smoothie is unparalleled. I have tried many times to buy similar-sounding smoothies at other restaurants and have been sorely disppointed each time. Although a number of items on the menu don't have the vegan "V" sign next to them, they can be made vegan by substituting in soy cheese. The vegan desserts at One World are quite good, so be sure to save room for them.


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To numb the pain she began to smoke and drink, and eventually attempted suicide. Not only did she believe no one loved her, but she also thought God didn't love her because He was just like any other man in her life. After taking a bottle of prescription pills she laid on the floor in tears, asking God why He made her.
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In 2005, Tamala stopped smoking and drinking, went to counseling, and gave her life to God. Of course she wishes the events had not happened but now she understands why they did. The pain gave Tamala her power! Power to live and power to love! Those events allowed her to see there is no love greater than God's. Just when she was done with life, God didn't let her go. He showed her just how much she meant to Him.
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No matter what, know that you matter, know that you have a purpose, know that you are beautiful, know that you are loved, and know that God has you in His hands. God did not create you to be used, abused, walked on, or mistreated. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to stand alone and walk away, but right there on the other side is your blessing! God will take care of you!


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Worldwide collection of information about ongoing glacier changes was initiated in August 1894 with the foundation of the International Glacier Commission at the 6th International Geological Congress in Zurich, Switzerland (Forel, 1895).
Today, grown to a worldwide collaboration network in more than 40 countries, glacier monitoring is coordinated within the framework of the Global Terrestrial Network for Glaciers. GTN-G is run by the World Glacier Monitoring Service (WGMS), the U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), and the Global Land Ice Measurements from Space initiative (GLIMS). These three bodies operate under the coordination and support of the GTN-G Advisory Board which is chaired by the International Association of Cryospheric Sciences.
In 2019, we will celebrate the 125 year jubilee of internationally coordinated glacier monitoring jointly with IACS during the IUGG General Assembly in Montreal, Canada, and with our National Correspondents during the WGMS General Assembly. The General Assembly will be split into three regional meetings which allows us to focus on regional challenges and networks and to cut in half the related carbon footprint.
Preliminary agenda
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Driver arrested in fatal wreck that closed Airport Freeway in Bedford
BEDFORD -- A 43-year-old North Richland Hills man was arrested Friday morning on suspicion that he caused an accident that left a pickup driver dead on Airport Freeway.
Police identified the man as Craig Skinner, who was in the Bedford Jail with bail set at $50,000.
Skinner, an information technology manager for a local company, was not injured in the accident , but he was taken to a local hospital where police obtained a mandatory blood sample.
He faces a charge of intoxication manslaughter, police said.
Police identified the victim as Siaosi Henisolo, 53, of Euless.
The westbound lanes of Airport Freeway between Industrial Boulevard in Euless and Forum Parkway in Bedford were closed for more than six hours Friday morning as authorities investigated the fatal wreck.
The accident happened shortly before 5:15 a.m. Friday.
According to preliminary police reports, a BMW was weaving in and out of traffic in the westbound lanes of Airport Freeway when it came upon the 1997 GMC pickup.
The car hit the pickup, causing the truck to exit the freeway and roll several times, police said.


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Hey there bookish ones. It's been a long time! I was changing the theme over (do you like it?) before posting, checked the date of the last post, and realised July was the last time I updated BA. July! Well, that was unexpected. I've been off packing, moving, unpacking, waiting for my Mac to come back, getting my Mac back, and changing some things 'round here. I feel like I've been very sneaky as I've had my Mac back for over a week now, but have not been posting. I wanted to pretty up the place. I still love the old theme, but sometimes when you're away for a while it feels as though your theme has gathered cobwebs.
What's Been Pretty-fied?
Prettying up the place has involved more than theme change. I've done a list so you can have either a quick glance or be a rebel and read everything.
- Challengers Now Have Quick Links – For all you challengers, I've added quick links in the sidebar for finding challenge reviews and completion post pages. Instead of going the scenic route, it's as easy as visiting BA, scrolling down the home page until you get to the Challenge Quick Links, and finding where you need to go. It's all in alphabetical order by reviews first, followed by completions (aka sign offs).
- Social Connectivity Changes – For some time there have been buttons to connect with BA via Goodreads, Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, Email, and RSS. I've taken out the Tumblr one, seeing as I'm never on there (one day, when I have more time to be Tumblr present I will be putting the Tumblr button back up) , but I've added a paper li one. Now you can find The Bookish Ardour Daily much easier if you feel like reading it. I encourage you to hit that button and subscribe to The BA Daily, along with connecting everywhere else if you haven't yet. Go on then… I can wait.
- New Tagline – I mention the new tagline for two reasons. First, well it's new. Second, I feel like having some fun with BA visitors. Instead of stating exactly what genres are read and discussed here on BA, I've replaced it all with describing words. You can all have a guess at what genres are discussed here; see what you come up with. I know it's probably cheeky of me…
- Page Clean Up (review requests and guest posting) – I've gone through all the pages, tidied them up, and gotten rid of the clutter. You can still find what there is to see via the navigation above or in the sidebar under Check Out. What's absent mostly is review requests page and the guest post application. I'm not actively taking review requests anymore. Requests aren't completely off the table, but I don't have the time to devote myself to them like I once did. As for the guest posts, if you want to post here on BA, just email me. We can talk about it and see where we go. Just make sure it has to do with books! I've received a lot of offers for guest posts, which have nothing to do with books whatsoever.
- The Most Significant Change – and one that's been happening for some time is turning BA back into a less… group orientated place. This does not mean there won't be contributors and guest posters from time to time, but the past contributors have gone on to do other things and I am taking a step back. I want to keep a relaxed approach with posting and carry on with my other projects (namely writing and studying), while taking better care of my health and spending more time offline. BA is not going to be too relaxed though. BA has been ridiculously relaxed for too long now so I'm resuming a posting schedule, but it's just not daily. It's more in keeping with how it was until I lacked net access. A few posts a week.
What's Incoming
- HarlequinTeen Australia Book Reviews – I recently received a decent sized amount of books to review from HarlequinTeen Australia (it was like a bookish Christmas in July!). I will be having ongoing reviews with them, but I'm going to make an effort to mix up genres to avoid BA looking like it's turning into a YA blog. Not that there's anything wrong with YA blogs, but I tend to become surly when I read too much in one area. True story. Coming up though, there will probably be an inundation of HarlequinTeen Australia book reviews while I catch up and then it will dwindle to a nice steady trickle.
- Speaking of Reviews – Expect reviews! A consistant stream of reviews! I may have not been blogging, but I've definitely been keeping up the reading.
- Sister Blog – Last, but far from least, is my most anticipated project. BA will be having a sister blog. I'm not sure when it will go live, so I won't go into too much detail about it, except it involves free things… such as books… A big announcement on BA will be forthcoming. So, keep an eye out for it!
On that note of exciting news, I'm drawing this update to a close! A few mentions and news pieces may pop up over the next week, but the regular posting will resume from Sunday. Happy reading everyone!


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JavaEE 6 is a great step forward in Web/Enterprise development. The Web Profile, introduced in JavaEE 6 offers an even lighterweight version of JavaEE6. However there are two problems ahead. First the famous adoption problem as still many coorporations are stuck with version 1.4 and next the resistance to not to use JavaEE.
Star Wars fans usually have mixed feelings on teddy bear like creatures called Ewoks. Those who had watched the tv show 'How I met your Mother', may remember the episode on Barney's Ewok theory. According to Barney the appreciation for the Ewoks can be explained with the Ewok Line which basically suggests that anyone born May 25, 1973 and was old enough to think Ewoks are childish by the time they appeared on the Return of the Jedi, simply hates them. However those who were born after, thus being young enough to find them cute, loved them as Ewoks remind them teddy bears.
There is a similar pattern in the JavaEE world. Those who are old (and unlucky) enough to use J2EE 1.4 (EJB 1.0/2.0/2.1) in large projects which were heavyweight, had a killing development environment (RAM eating buggy IDEs, servers booting over minutes), over engineered architectures and probably failed resulting a migration to Spring, tend to hate and stay away from JavaEE with a passion, no matter what version is subject to use. So actually the release of JavaEE5 did not really impressed everyone.
However JavaEE has changed. With the advantage of being open and having a large community, forced JavaEE to reshape itself by taking good parts from frameworks such Spring, Hibernate and others. First change was the architecture and coding style. EJBs became lightweight POJOs, unusable entity beans had been replaced with JPA, REST and Web Services became standard and an integral part of the runtime and finally annotations took over XML. Still some might argue JavaEE5 was not yet ready since it was not as mature as Spring and the development environment was still not quick and responsive which I might agree. Using Spring on Tomcat instead of EJBs and JavaEE5 on an application server would greatly increase the development productivity but still JavaEE5 was big step forward designing, leveraging and architecting the Enterprise Java platform from strach.
JavaEE6 aimed the weakest points left. Maturing the platform while offering a fast, lightweight runtime and development platform. Those who suggest using Tomcat because it starts up few seconds where a JavaEE Application Server would take minutes lost their ground with the new JavaEE servers such as Glassfish or Jboss which would start just a little slower than Tomcat. Still if you are a fan of Tomcat, it already has an JavaEE certified version called TomEE which uses OpenEJB / OpenJPA and boots in just a few seconds more than a regular Tomcat.
JavaEE6 not only offers the standards, ease of use, a proven design but also what has been left till now, the developer productivity with the Web Profile which support all you need other than the MDBs. You do not need full blown heavy servers or frankestein IDEs and do not need coffee breaks on builds and server restarts. Downloading the JavaEE6 sdk which is bundled with Glassfish and your favorite IDE is all you need. You can also use Jboss or TomEE as your server.
JavaEE6 is definitely worth to try. It might have taken some time but with following the path which frameworks and the community has pointed, JavaEE became rock solid, cool and productive environment. Some may argue about the vendor support but as the community shifts to JavaEE6, all vendors would only left with one choice to follow and it is for sure whatever happens Java will be the future of development on the enterprise world.


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Print magazines plan their content—articles, experts to interview, topics to cover, books to feature, etc.—months before their publication date. For example, when planning for your Valentine's Day tie-in to your book or expertise, you need to "pitch" or contact editors four or even six month before February.
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John Chiang opens committee for 2018 affordable housing initiative
California Treasurer John Chiang, a Democratic candidate for governor, has opened a ballot measure committee for the 2018 statewide election, suggesting he plans to tether his campaign to a long-planned yet unspecified initiative on affordable housing.
Details of the housing measure are murky, yet a Chiang spokeswoman said Tuesday that plans were moving forward on a 2018 proposal.
Creating more affordable housing, particularly in major, vote-rich cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego, has been a recurring struggle that has vexed lawmakers and advocates in Sacramento.
The ballot committee surfaced within hours of Chiang landing the endorsement of Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, D-Paramount. Chiang's campaign said in the announcement that he would make California a national model for progressive legislation "providing a contrast to Trump's dystopian society."
"While California has recovered from the great recession, there are millions of Californians who are still economically dislocated and not within reach of the opportunities enjoyed by past generations of Californians," Chiang's campaign said, mentioning his planned push for more affordable housing access.
Chiang's ballot measure strategy is not new: Candidates have long tied their own prospects to specific policy proposals, with varying degrees of success. Donors can give unlimited amounts to ballot measure committees, giving the candidates more opportunity to deliver their message as they campaign for the initiative.
Last year, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, the early gubernatorial frontrunner in polls and fundraising, spearheaded a pair of voter-approved ballot measures – one legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older and the other for stronger gun control, including background checks for ammo purchasers.
In 2014, as Gov. Jerry Brown faced a nominal challenger in his reelection bid, he pushed successful measures to authorize a $7 billion water bond and institute a rainy-day budget reserve.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, ahead of the gubernatorial recall election, ran a successful initiative to raise money for after-school education in 2002. Gov. Pete Wilson, in a better-known example, made himself the face of Proposition 187, which passed but was overturned by courts, as he won re-election in 1994.
Not everyone has been successful. Then-Attorney General John Van de Kamp, a Democrat, paired his 1990 gubernatorial run with three measures that, among other things, he promised would, "drain the swamp" of special-interest influence, a phrase used today by Republican President Donald Trump.
Van de Kamp's measures, however, mostly served to drain his own campaign of resources, and he finished well behind Dianne Feinstein in the primary.
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To invite one of our team to minister please email email@example.com for an invitation request form.
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Ryan Wyatt is an author, speaker, and founding lead pastor of Fuse Church in Knoxville, TN. His ministry impact spans the globe through his international travels, books and media, but the epicenter of it all is Fuse Church. Through the leadership of Ryan and his wife, Kelly, Fuse Church is becoming a movement of "everyday" people on a mission to see lives changed and God's Kingdom advanced. Ryan is passionate about the church rising up, living on purpose and on mission to know God intimately, see the lost saved, disciples trained and God's Kingdom advanced in every sphere of society.
Ryan, his wife Kelly, and their three sons live in Knoxville, TN.
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Kelly Wyatt is the co-founder of Fuse Church along with her husband Ryan. Kelly is a woman of great faith and believes that nothing is impossible for our God. Her heart's desire is for people of every age to receive the revelation of God's true love for them, know who they are in Him, and to fulfill the destiny He intended for them. Her passion is to see the Body of Christ come together and advance the Kingdom of God in their communities, cities, states, and Nation!
Kelly is also the Founder and President of Cry For Justice. Cry For Justice was created to help take action against modern-day sex slavery in America. Women and children from all over the world are being forced to live in this horrific lifestyle. Kelly's passion and desire is to bring awareness to people about this growing issue among American women and children as well as provide a place of healing and restoration.
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Vince also serves as the director of Fuse Teams, our volunteer teams. Vince worked 8 years as a trainer for a large corporation and has a passion to see our service teams be the best. He longs to see the hospitality side of serving our body become paramount.
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text: All week (11/25-12/1) we will be serving up Carnitas de Pavo at both Cantina 1511 locations!! Our pulled turkey is slow cooked in mantecca, then caramel glazed and seared crispy. We serve this amazing turkey feast with shaved cabbage, fresh avocado-pico de gallo, habanero crema, pickled yucatan onions and three warm flour tortillas. And its all only $11.50. Our goal is to get everybody in the mood for the traditional American holiday with some authentic Mexican cookery! You can never have enough turkey this time of year and we promise this is not you Dad's fried turkey. It's better!!


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Each year these prestigious National Awards recognise the achievements of the nation's best builders and celebrate the projects which have won them acclaim
Recognises the best building projects from communities around the country and the builders that constructed them across the residential, commercial/industrial or civil/infrastructure construction sectors.
Whether it's a display home, project home or an apartment block. A hospital or an office block. An outback bridge or an inner city transport hub.
At the 2018 Awards we asked Lisa and Nick Lonsdale from the Lonsdale Building Group what they thought if the 2019 National Excellence Awards were held at Uluru. See what they said. Join us in Uluru in November 2019. Book Now.
Nominations for the housing and commercial/industrial categories are submitted through State and Territory Master Builders associations which have their own awards processes. The State and Territory Award winners in their nominated categories (some categories are combined) become finalists for the National Awards and are judged accordingly.
The National Export Awards are sponsored by the Australian Made Campaign and recognise the outstanding export performance of members and others in the Australian building and construction industry in the export market.
The 2018 National Awards Dinner was held on Saturday 24 November 2018 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
The National Apprentice of the Year is Rory Milner from the Northern Territory and the Toyota National Young Builder of the Year is Mark Newman from New South Wales.
The 2018 Winners and Finalists are listed in Building Australia 2018.
Building Australia 2018 ebook
The 2017 National Awards Dinner was held on 25 November at Princes Wharf 1 in conjunction with Master Builders Australia's National Conference in Hobart. See Post Conference Report.
The National Apprentice of the Year is Mitchell Earl from Newcastle and the WoodSolutions National Young Builder of the Year is Nathan O'Neill from South Australia.
2017 finalists and winners are listed in our Building Australia Housing and Construction e books.
Complete list of 2017 National Award Winners
The 2016 National Awards presentation dinner was held in the Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra on Thursday 24 November 2016.
The National Apprentice of the Year was Damon Addison from Tasmania and the National Young Builder of the Year was David Moyle from Victoria.
2016 finalists and winners are listed in our Building Australia Housing and Construction e books.


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The 2012 bass tournament series is almost over for Brady Moy.
Brady, Roto-Mix's northeast regional manager, is in fifth place in the Albany Area Bassmasters. The last tournament of the season is Oct. 13 at Lake Bomoseen in Vermont.
And last weekend he placed fifth at a tournament sponsored by Time Warner.
(Check out an earlier blog post about Brady's lifelong goal of becoming a professional bass fisherman here.)
Roto-Mix is a proud sponsor.
Brady said one challenge this year has been the drought conditions, which makes for a tough season.
"Lakes are low. Fishing has been difficult," Brady said. "I'm optimistic and looking forward to a strong finish."
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Brady Moy, Roto-Mix's northeast regional manager, is fulfilling his life-long dream of becoming a professional bass fisherman.
He's participating in the Albany Area Bassmasters, competing as a semi-professional angler. Halfway through the 2012 tournament series, he's in second place.
The tournament series Brady fishes in consists of six tournaments a year, and he also participates in other open tournaments. Brady is competing mostly in Vermont and New York.
This is the first time he's fished at this level since 2006.
Roto-Mix is proudly sponsoring Brady.
His grandfather, Terry Fleming, got Brady started fishing when he was about 5 years old. Terry Fleming fished the pro circuit for a couple of years in the early 1970s.
Brady said he spends almost every weekend either participating in bass tournaments or looking for places to catch fish.
Here's Brady's fishing schedule:
• He'll be fishing in the Jerry Simon Jr. Memorial Bass Tournament this weekend at Cossayuna Lake in New York.
• In two weeks Brady will participate in a tournament at Sacandaga Lake in New York.
• And two weeks ago, he finished third in a tournament at Saratoga Lake.


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The ultimate cycling experience. Maui is fast becoming a destination for cyclists of all abilities.
Sunny days mean memorable days on the bike. And off it. We promise to showcase the undiscovered gems of the island. You will leave with a new found appreciation love of the culture, the power of the people, unforgettable ocean views and once in a lifetime hospitality.
Hotel Wailea is Hawaii's only Relais and Châteaux property. Covering 15 ultra private acres overlooking the sea. The luxury 1 bedroom suites - each reminiscent of a chic private beach house with large ocean-facing lanai.
The perfect place to relax and unwind after a challenging day on two-wheels.
Our retreats are designed to provide the best possible food, accommodation, equipment and service. Non-cycling companion packages are also available.
• 5 day, 4-night all-inclusive package*
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**Food and Beverage ordered by guests away from group activities will incur additional charges
Picture rugged coastal views, rolling country roads, quaint fishing villages and beautiful tree lined climbs. Maui is fast becoming a cyclists paradise.
Local knowledge and a willingness to explore promise unforgettable days on the road.
Experience fully supported rides that take in the best riding Maui has to offer.
Hotel Wailea truly is a magical place. In true NTSQ Velo style, we have partnered with this luxury resort to offer the most incredible way to experience Maui.
Hotel Wailea features beautiful private guest suites and is Hawaii's only Relais & Chateuax hotel. An intimate 5-star enclave set within the most exclusive resort community on Maui, Hotel Wailea boasts 180-degree, unobstructed ocean views of three Hawaiian Islands, breathtaking mountain scenery, and 15 acres of Zen-inspired landscaped grounds comprised of tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls and winding pathways.
We pride ourselves on offering only the finest dining and culinary experiences on our retreats.
Chef Zach Soto offers fresh, organic and hyper-local- and is committed to harnessing the grassroots goodness of Maui's local farms and orchards.
The culinary approach is rooted in respect for fresh and pure ingredients. Menus are inspired and created around what is readily available from the island's own farms and fisherman ensuring that each dish is prepared using only the finest local, seasonal and artisanal products; including those grown in the Organics farm on the property.


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Yesterday AT&T began to offer customers who have an off-contract iPhone the opportunity to unlock the handset so that it can be used on other carriers. It seems that quite a few of you jumped on the chance to have this done and have reported back to me with your tales of success (and woe).
From what readers who've approached AT&T to get their iPhones unlocked are telling me, the worst way to contact AT&T for an unlock is via phone. Here is seems that most support representative are either unaware of the new unlock procedure, or are just plain unwilling to do it.
'I just called to have my 3G unlocked,' wrote a reader in an email to Hardware 2.0, 'and the tech rep said they have no knowledge of any decision to unlock iPhones. She confirmed I was through to the right department and said I should just keep calling back. She refused to even consider unlocking it.'
So don't waste your time on the phone talking to support. One person did tell me that they were lucky and managed to be transferred to the right person, but he said that 'it took some persuasion' to make it happen.
The best way to approach AT&T is either in-store or using the online customer care chat facility. All AT&T needs is the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number of the handset which you can find by going Settings > General > About and then scrolling down until you get to the 15 digit code.
'It was easy,' wrote another reader. 'It took a few minutes.'
Once AT&T has received your details and checked that the contract has indeed come to an end, your information will be passed to Apple and you will receive the unlock code via email within a week (some people are being told a week, others anything ranging from 24 to 72 hours ... your mileage may vary). Some customers claim to have received their email confirmation within minutes, while others are still waiting.
Once you receive email confirmation, the handset then needs to be connected to iTunes and a backup and restore carried out to complete the process.
Note: If your handset is jailbroken then this will remove the jailbreak. If you are running a jailbroken iPhone 4S then you will need to wait until a jailbreak is available for iOS 5.1 is you want to keep the jailbreak.
Unlocking your handset will allow you to take that old iPhone over to a carrier like T-Mobile which offers cheaper plans and no data overage fees (but sadly no unlimited plan). Alternatively, take a look at Straight Talk which also offers some good deals and, depending on your location, may offer you better signal coverage than T-Mobile.
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- AT&T to allow unlocking of off-contract iPhones
- 600,000 apps in Apple's App Store, yet I can't find anything I want
- 100 reasons to jailbreak an iPhone
- Half of US households own an Apple product
- Smartphones account for half of all mobile phones in the US
- iPhone 4 owners can now pick up $15 'Antennagate' settlement


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Intel actively shipping both Merom and ConroeIn the wake of a gloomy earnings forecast, Intel Corp. this week said it has commenced shipments of both Conroe and Merom, its new Core 2 Duo dual-core microprocessors for desktop and notebook systems.
During its earnings report on Wednesday, the world's largest chip maker said it quietly pushed the first shipments of its Core 2 Duo desktop processor out the door last quarter, ahead of its formal launch on July 27.
"The mobile PC version of the Intel Core 2 Duo processor is also shipping now, one month ahead of schedule," the company wrote in a set of presentation slides.
Indeed, a report from overseas this week had suggested that Intel would advance the releases of Merom to coincide with Conroe in late July. Intel has scheduled the official launch for both chips for next Thursday.
The Santa Clara, Calif.-based company has been taking a financial bruising at hands of rival AMD, which has in turn spurred a price war between the two companies.
Intel on Wednesday said its second quarter profits decreased nearly 57 percent to $885 million amid stiff competition and a shift in consumer demand towards cheaper products. What's worse, the company gave little indication that conditions would improve during the second half of the year.
AMD, which also released quarterly results this week, said net profits rose sharply to $88.8 million, or 18 cents per share, compared to $11.3 million, or 3 cents during the year-ago quarter. But the chip maker's upbeat earnings were similarly clouded by fears that its price war with Intel would soon worsen.
For its part in the battle, Intel appears poised on delivering its latest chip designs to customers at an unprecedented pace. In addition to the early shipments of Conroe and Merom, the company this week also announced that it has bumped the release of its first quad-core desktop and server chips up to the fourth quarter of this year.
Intel hopes the new lines of dual- and quad-core chips will help stem market share gains by AMD and aid its bleeding shares, which have lost about a third of their value in the last 12 months.
Apple Computer, which recently switched its Mac line to Intel chips, is likely to adopt Conroe and Merom Core 2 Duo processors in future revisions of its desktop and notebook computers.
Apple's MacBook Pro notebooks currently employ Intel's Yonah Core Duo processors. Since Merom was designed to be backwards compatible with Yonah platforms, Apple's first move could come in the form of an abrupt boost to its professional laptop line.


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fancy design hotel, just 2 tube stops from the Karlsplatz - Vienna
This elegant design hotel located in the city centre is a perfect choice for anyone wishing to visit major attractions of Vienna. At any time of the day, guests can enjoy a warm ambience of the stylish rooms, all comfortable and well-equipped. And if you just want to relax, the hotel offers a complimentary sauna and a billiard table.Hotel ID: 1001285406-1-5-GH
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Breath-taking luxury Hotel in Vienna! - Vienna
This luxurious state of the art hotel offers the best location for a short or extended stay. It is the best choice for all travelers who want to stay close to the St. Stephens Cathedral and the city centre of Vienna. The hotel features a restaurant with a fantastic view, a bar and a lounge as well as a spa and fitness area. All rooms are elegantly designed with great views over Vienna.Hotel ID: 1001116337-1-5-GH
Inspired by Art Nouveau and the art of living - Vienna
Stay at this contemporary 4-star hotel with its Art Nouveau character and be ideally placed to explore the sights of Vienna. Numerous must-see locations are within easy reach of the hotel, including the Ringstrasse, State Opera House and the Belvedere, where youll find The Kiss by Gustav Klimt. Enjoy a drink or sample some Mediterranean cuisine at the hotels restaurant, or make use of room service, which is available 24 hours a day. Connect to wi-fi in the room and throughout public areas.Hotel ID: 1001116285-1-5-GH
Your oasis in the heart of Vienna - Vienna
This charming hotel is located in a quiet neighborhood just s few steps from the Vienna City Park. The closest subway line that runs to the city centre is only 150 metres away from the hotel. A relaxation area with a fitness centre and a sauna is available free of charge. The hotel also offers 2 restaurants and 1 bar with the right setting for every occasion. All rooms are modernly equipped with air conditioning and flat screen TVs. High speed internet access is free of charge.Hotel ID: 1001117356-1-5-GH
Unforgettable days, unforgettable moments - Vienna
Stay close to the action when you check in to this contemporary 4-star hotel — a peaceful and cosy oasis set amidst the hustle and bustle of this fascinating city. Famous sights including St Stephens cathedral, the State Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Palace, and Prater public park can all be easily reached from the hotel. A bar is available for guests, along with a variety of conference facilities for business visitors.Hotel ID: 1001116291-1-5-GH
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The report, which looks at climate finance in the context of building resilience and reducing poverty, finds that while international public resources to tackle climate change are increasing, vulnerability and the links between poverty and climate are not reflected in the allocation of those resources.
Funding remains concentrated in a handful of countries and is not distributed in line with where the people most vulnerable to climate change live.
Key findings
- Just under half of the global population living in extreme poverty live in countries vulnerable to climate change. Despite this, allocations of adaptation finance do not prioritise the countries most vulnerable to its impacts: in 2014 total adaptation approvals were greatest to the 49 countries with mid-range vulnerability scores. Some of the most vulnerable countries such as Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra-Leone and Liberia received particularly little – less than US$10 million each compared with an average of US$65 million.
- The 14 countries with the deepest levels of poverty (>20%), received among the lowest amounts of total adaptation finance – a 2014 average of US$56 million per country, compared with an average of US$73 million in 67 countries with poverty depths of less than 5%. Support was especially low to Micronesia, Lesotho and Togo, which received less than US$10 million each.
- Countries with the highest vulnerability to climate change, and the lowest domestic revenues to build capacity to respond, receive some of the smallest amounts of adaptation finance. For example, Sudan and Burundi – with the highest levels of vulnerability and lowest government revenues – received relatively small amounts of adaptation support (US$31 million and US$39 million respectively in 2014), much less than the country average of US$65 million.
- While mitigation finance is distributed fairly proportionately against patterns of greenhouse gas emissions, support is lacking to a number of countries with significant mitigation needs and relatively low domestic government resources, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria – each also home to high populations of extremely poor people.
The report recognises that climate change threatens to reverse progress towards tackling vulnerability and building resilience, as well as having the potential to create new forms of poverty. It argues that, for these reasons, resources aimed at tackling climate change must be allocated after careful consideration of their impacts on the world's poorest and most vulnerable people.
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Obama: SCOTUS pick soon
Or he could decide to offer someone who is less objectionable to the GOP, in hopes of avoiding a major distraction as he tries to get major pieces of his legislative agenda through, including financial regulatory reform, campaign finance law changes and an education bill.
The White House said a representative from the Supreme Court delivered a letter from Stevens to the White House at 10:30 a.m. Friday announcing his intent to retire this summer. White House Counsel Bob Bauer connected on the phone at 10:45 a.m. with the president, who was returning home from Prague on Air Force One.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) signaled that the GOP is ready for a fight over Obama's choice. "Americans can expect Senate Republicans to make a sustained and vigorous case for judicial restraint and the fundamental importance of an even-handed reading of the law," he said.
Praise for Stevens came in from Democrats. "Justice Stevens's unique and enduring perspective is irreplaceable; his stalwart adherence to the rule of law is unparalleled. The federal judiciary, and indeed the entire nation, will miss his principled jurisprudence," said Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
And Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said he hopes Republicans will get on board with Obama's nominee. "At a time when Americans are yearning for bipartisanship, we hope the president will choose a candidate who both merits consensus support and lives up to Justice Stevens's fine legacy. We hope both sides of the aisle in the Senate would quickly confirm such a nominee," Schumer said in a statement.
Toward the end of his time on the court, Stevens increasingly played the role of liberal resistance to the increasingly rightward-tilting bench, which saw the additions of conservatives John Roberts and Samuel Alito by Bush.
As for the potential successors, Obama and Wood both taught at the University of Chicago, and the president is said to be particularly fond of her. "Judge Wood was way up there and is from his, so to speak, home circuit," said John Brittain, a well-connected civil rights lawyer, recently.
Wood is well-regarded by liberal groups for defending abortion rights and the rights of immigrants. At 59, she is somewhat older than recent Republican nominees.
Kagan could have more staying power on the court, but she is viewed more warily by civil rights and civil liberties advocates. She was a decidedly centrist force as a policy adviser in President Bill Clinton's White House, and as dean of Harvard Law School she made a concerted effort to bring conservatives onto the faculty. Kagan, who has never served as a judge and has little courtroom experience, also has a slimmer paper trail than other possible nominees.
D.C. Circuit Judge Merrick Garland, 57, is seen as a pick that would signal Obama is intent on avoiding a fight, as even conservative activists believe Garland would attract several Republican votes.
The choice of Garland could be appealing to Obama, who has viewed himself as a consensus builder. Some also suspect Obama will pick a male nominee to replace Stevens and opt for another woman if and when Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves the court.
Koh, a prominent human rights advocate, seems to be trying to appear a bit more muscular as the Supreme Court derby nears. In a speech last week, he stepped forward with the first serious effort by the Obama administration to mount a public defense of the legality of the drone strikes that have become one of the most favored tactics in Obama's war on terror.
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"Science and education are two of the most noble careers anyone could go into," said George Yancopoulos, the Chief Scientific Officer at Regeneron, which sponsors the Science Talent Search.
George spoke to the 2017 Regeneron STS finalists Friday night about how he entered science, his heroes, and how he turned Regeneron into such a great place for scientists to work.
You are our soldiers; your brains are your weapons. We need you to save our world.
In high school, George's heroes were baseball players and his dream was to play football at Notre Dame University. Things changed when he got into the Bronx High School of Science.
There, students' heroes were Westinghouse STS winners (the Science Talent Search was sponsored by Westinghouse from 1942-1998, when it was then sponsored by Intel until 2016). "The legend was that these were the kids who would go on to do amazing things, make inventions, win Nobel Prizes," George said.
George came up with the roots of Regeneron through his Westinghouse STS project. Participating in science fair remains one of his proudest achievements, and was where he started to feel that maybe science could be for him. "I come from an immigrant background," George said," and I began to think maybe I can make a difference in the world."
"I come from an immigrant background. I began to think maybe I can make a difference in the world.
Over the past five years, Regeneron has invented 10 percent of the new drugs. In its first 20 years, the company didn't produce any — but George said he and his team were failing, and learning, a lot. In the company's first 20 years, genetics was still a very unknown field.
"People said we were proving why scientists shouldn't run a company," but now Regeneron has built a machine that can go genes to drugs.
These [Westinghouse STS] were the kids who would go on to do amazing things.
George encouraged the finalists to commit to making a difference in the world through STEM. "We're facing a sort of doomsday," he said, "we're fighting for our very survival."
"You are our soldiers; your brains are your weapons," George told the finalists. "We need you to save our world."
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Do you ever finish a craft project, and as you stare it afterwards, criticizing it {because we all do that}, you realize that you just made your best craft project ever?! {Then the light shines down on you and the orchestra in your head begins to play}...
Okay, maybe that's a little extreme. But needless to say, after I finished this scrapbook page of me and my sister, Jenny, I realized it was one of the best layouts I have ever made, and let's just say I was a proud little crafter indeed.
I created this page based on a scrapbook challenge in Elizabeth Kartcher's 52 More Scrapbook Challenges book. One of the challenges is: Let a song lyric inspire a layout.
My sister Jenny and I love this song called Hair by The Early November. {You can watch the video here}. We forever sing this song together in the car, on full blast. Therefore, this story just had to be told.
Sometimes, I'm very critical about my work, so it was such a change of pace that this page felt effortless and came out simply beautiful.
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Jive Colossus at Ann Arbor Happy Hour
Jive Colossus returns to the venerable Ann Arbor Happy Hour for 2 sets!
Horn-driven jungle music
Jive Colossus returns to the venerable Ann Arbor Happy Hour for 2 sets!
Jive Colossus plays Earthwork Harvest Gathering!
Join us for a beautiful weekend of music, love, and community!
Jive Colossus plays the International Stage at Arts, Beats & Eats!
Saturday night dance party at Holler Fest with Jive Colossus! Come early for great bands, food & vibes all weekend!
Join Jive Colossus for 2 sets in a rustic barn setting! BYOB, bonfire after!
Dance party at Top of the Park! Jive Colossus returns to the Ann Arbor Summer Festival for a evening of Afro-Carribean, Funk, R&B and Jazz grooves.
Jive Colossus returns to the fabulous Rancho Tranquilico for 2 sets of Afro-Caribbean, Funk, R&B and Jazz grooves! Bring your own beverages and your dancing shoes! Bonfire after the show!
Jive Colossus returns to Zingerman's Greyline for an evening of Afrobeat, Funk, R&B and World Music!
$5 cover-Full bar & snacks available
Jive Colossus and Nadir Omowale join forces for night of Funk, Rock, Soul, Afrobeat and more!
Tickets $10 adv/$15 door
Jive Colossus & Hullabaloo join forces to bring in 2019!
Jive Colossus returns to the venerable Bling Pig in support of Trembling Earth, with Nina & The Buffalo Riders opening!
Jive Colossus plays 2 sets! This is a fundraiser for the Brooklyn Food Pantry-any size donation will be accepted for admission.
It's Taco Tour XI-the streets will be paved with tacos! Follow them to Cultivate and stay for 2 sets of Funk, R&B, and Afro-Caribbean grooves!
Close out Holler Fest with Jive Colossus! Come early for great bands, food & vibes all weekend!
Jive Colossus kicks off the new season with 2 sets at at Ann Arbor's longest-running Happy Hour!
Destination Ann Arbor Presents:
2018 ICC Street Festival - Friday 7/27 5PM-10:45PM - FREE
Main Street in Downtown, Ann Arbor
Featuring Grammy-nominated artist Mayer Hawthorne,
in celebration of the ICC Championship game with Manchester United and Liverpool FC taking place on July 28, 2018.
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Mayer Hawthorne 9:30PM
Michigander 8:20PM
Jive Colossus 7PM
DJ Cataclysmic 5PM and between
Doors 7:00
Jive Colossus 8:00-8:45
Femi Kuti & The Positive Force 9:15-10:45
Join Jive Colossus for 2 sets in a rustic barn setting! Byob, bonfire after!
Exhausted by nihilism? Don't roll on Shabbos? Craving a good sarsaparilla or a mean Caucasian? Look no further!
Join us for strikes, gutters, Funk, R&B, and Afro-Caribbean grooves as we kick off the summer music series with 2 sets in the beer garden!
Ann Arbor's newest funk band, Disaster Relief, celebrates the release of their full length debut album. Jive Colossus opens.
This is going to be a fun night of original funk and huge horns!
We're living through a disaster. Come escape with us.
Disaster Relief is:
Brennan Andes: Bass
Rob Avsharian: Drums
Dan Bennett: Bari Sax
Tim Haldeman: Tenor Sax
Ross Huff: Trumpet
Darrin James: Guitar and keys
Molly Jones: Tenor Sax
$7 21+ / $10 18+ Doors at 9pm -- Music at 9:30pm
Get ready for a genre bending, Cinco de Mayo dance party.
Jive Colossus returns to the Ann Arbor Happy Hour for 2 sets of Funk, R&B and Afro-Caribbean grooves!
Jive Colossus performs 2 sets! Doors open at 5:00, music starts at 6:00, snacks and drinks available!
Jive Colossus returns to the legendary Blind Pig in support of the Macpodz on Thanksgiving Eve! Funkwagon opens the show
Jive Colossus returns to the venerable Ann Arbor Happy Hour! It's nothing but a dance party! 2 sets!
Jive Colossus closes out Friday night at Holler Fest! Come for the whole weekend!
Local hardhitters Chirp and Jive Colossus team up with Speak Easy (Lansing) at The Blind Pig - Ann Arbor, MI the first night of July! Get your July 4th weekend started properly and come groove Ann Arbor!
Doors at 9
$7/$10 under 21
Speak Easy 9:20-10
Jive Colossus 10:15-11:15
Chirp 11:30-??
Based in Ann Arbor, MI, Chirp is a four-piece band that does its fair share of genre-hopping, but often plays in the styles of progressive rock/funk and jazz-fusion. Officially formed in Fall 2015, Chirp mixes originals and covers into their live sets and puts together grabbing, dynamic shows. Though their music features a lot of technical elements, an equal emphasis is put on grooving and keeping people moving. They ...released an EP called "Live From Brownstown" in 2016, which features live studio takes of five original tunes and has been met with a great reception. Catch Chirp live in 2017 and stay on the lookout for a full-length release!
Jive Colossus
Formed in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 2012, Jive Colossus debuted at the 2013 Water Hill Music Festival. Originally an instrumental group, the 10-piece ensemble added lead vocalist Shelley Catalan in late Fall 2014. Her lively vocal stylings percolate over danceable, infectious grooves punctuated with colorful horn riffs. From Afrobeat to Funk, Jazz, Calypso, R&B, Soul, Reggae, Rock and more, the music of Jive Colossus reflects the deep musical roots and diverse experiences of its members.
Speak Easy
Hailing from the Fresh Coast, Speak Easy, the Great Lakes based Rasta-Funk band is rallying the people for a musical revolution. Mixing melodies and riddim's of early roots reggae and modern funk rock, Speak Easy's fresh, groovy sound is bound to bring high energy and good vibes to whatever stage they play.
Join Jive Colossus as we make out Top of the Park debut! Come early for great music from Ingrid Racine: Old Soul {Redux} and stay for hot Funk from the Third Coast Kings! Fun for the whole family!
Jive Colossus plays 2 sets! Support a great cause-the Brooklyn Food Pantry and enjoy beautiful Wampler's Lake! Tickets $15
Jive Colossus returns to the Session Room for the Short's Brewing 13th Anniversary Party! Special guests: Daniela Risquez (vocals) & Jamie Rusling (percussion)


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Khayar Tal trekking is situated between Annapurna base Camp and Jomsom Trial. It is a beautiful Trekking area with a mix of culture and excellent mountain views over the many Himalayas including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Nilgiri. Beside the scenic extravaganza of the peaks, the warm hospitality of the Gurung people along the way.
We can start this trekking from Tadapani an excellent place for Rhododendron forest, fully camping equipment as well as a food supply for almost 3 days is the most. This trek is an ideal place for those looking for some days out of the main track to off route. Indeed. Very few people know this newly introduced trekking area, which is another highlight among the trekking routes in Annapurna.
Itinerary I
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu Airport & Transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu (1315m) Pokhara (930m), Drive 7 hours or fly 30 mins
Day 03: Pokhara drive to Phedi, Trek to Tolka (1850m) (6 hrs)
Day 04: Tolka – Ghandrung (2012m), (6 hrs)
Day 05: Ghandrung – Tadapani (2610m) (3 hrs)
Day 06: Tadapani – Dobato (3350m)(6 hrs)
Day 07: Dobato – Chistibung (3000m) (5 hrs)
Day 08: Chistibung – Khopra Danda (4020m) (5 hrs)
Day 09: Khopra Danda – Khayar Base Camp (4620m) (6 hrs)
Day 10: Khayar Base Camp – visit Khayar Lake (4827m) (3 hrs)
Day 11: Khayar Base Camp – Khopra Danda (4020m) (5 hrs)
Day 12: Khopra Danda – Swata (2270m) (5 hrs)
Day 13: Swata – Ghorepani (2855m) (3.5 hrs)
Day 14: Ghorepani – Tikhedhunga (1577m) (6 hrs)
Day 15: Tikhedhunga – Nayapul (1070m), drive to Pokhara
Day 16: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 17: Final Departure.
Annapurna Khayer Trekking Itinerary II
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu international airport(1334m), transfer to Hotel, tour briefing.
Day 02: After breakfast, the Tour guide will take to you for Historical monuments sightseeing in kathmandu valley such as Bhaktapur,Pashupatinath,Boudhhanath, Kathmandu durbar square, Monkey temple etc overnight at kathmandu.
Day 03: After breakfast, by tourist bus or by flight to pokhara (915m). overnight at pokhara
Day 04: Drive to Phedi by private vehicle and trek to Pothana,(1825m) Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 05: Pothana trek to Jhinu Dada (1715m)where you will enjoy with natural hot spring (Tatopani), Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 06: Jhinu Dada trek to Tadapani (2045m), Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 07: Tadapani to Bhainsi Kharka (1745m), Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 08: Bhaisi kharak trek to Kristibung(2985m), Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 09: Kristibung trek to Khopra Phedi (3350m), Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 10: Khopra Phedi trek to Khopra Hill(4025m), Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 11: Acclimatization at Khopra Hill, Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 12: Khopra Hill trek to Jaljala(3525m), Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 13: Jaljala trek to Khayar Lake(4300m) and back to Jaljala, Overnight at
Tented camp.
Day 14: Jaljala trek to Khopra Phedi, Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 15: Khopra phedi trek to Swanta(2270m), Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 16: Swanta trek to Ghorepani,(2855m) Overnight at Tented camp.
Day 17: Ghorepani to early in the morning to poon hill( 3210m) where you can see most panoramic view including the Fishtail( Machhapuchhare) , Annapurna I , Annapurna
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Barn owls are medium-sized owls found worldwide, the most-widespread of the owls. Due to similarities, the name "barn owl" is used in reference to thirteen species of the genus Tyto, but generally restricted to Tyto alba, the species found throughout much of the northern hemisphere.
Barn owls are the familiar owls on farms, hence the name. Other names given by farmers include "straw owl", "barnyard owl", and "night owl". It has also been called the "monkey-faced owl" due to a slight resemblance to monkeys. "Ghost owl", "church owl", "death owl", "hissing owl", "hobgoblin or hobby owl" have also been used, due to the superstitious nature the owl represents.
Barn owls are, depending on subspecies, between 9-20 inches in length and have a wingspan of 30-43 inches. Females are slightly-larger. The fluff of the feathers - which enable these birds to be completely silent in flight - gives the bird a much larger appearance.
Barn owls are immediately identifiable by their heart-shaped facial disk, which is light in color and ringed by a dark-colored line. A brownish wash lies between the lower edge of the eyes and the base of the bill, which is a light pinkish color. A pair of dark eyes completes the look of the face, which is mask-like and startling.
The crown and top portion of the body, wings, and tail are yellowish-brown to and orange-buff, with a grey "sheet" stretching from the back of the head to the base of the tail; scattered throughout are white spots surrounded by black rings. The primaries, secondaries, and tail feathers are barred in a slightly-darker brown, with white dots near the feather tips. The chest and belly are whitish to pure white with a scattering of small, dark spots; females have a larger number of belly spots than males. The legs are feathered to the toes.
Barn owls are an "open country" bird; they prefer open areas where they can exploit their prey animals, from sea level upwards to 13,000 feet elevation. These areas include grasslands, marshes, plowed fields, deserts, small forested strips and woodlots, open ranch lands, brushy fields, and the relatively open areas of suburbs and cities. Tree cavities, caves, and buildings are their nesting sites.
Aware of their impact on the rodent population, farmers have allowed barn owls to nest in their buildings, sometimes even altering the building's appearance by creating an access point of entry.
Barn owls hunt small mammals, such as mice, rats, shrews, voles, and lemmings. In addition, rabbits, bats, small reptiles and amphibians, birds, and insects are also taken. Prey is swallowed whole, with bones, hair and feathers later regurgitated as a pellet; these pellets, littering the area under a nesting site, are invaluable to researchers studying the bird's habits and effects on prey population.
Barn owls are on the hunt at night; they are able to see their prey in extremely low-light conditions. They further supplement their hunting with an acute sense of hearing (the basilar papilla of the cochlea in the inner ear is large relative to the size of the head, at 9.5–11.5 mm long[1]), which is so powerful they can detect the movement of a mouse and accurately make a kill while the mouse is not visible at all, such as under a snowbank or leaf litter. Experiments on barn owl hearing in the early 1970's show they can successfully kill a mouse in one pass while in a room under total darkness.[2] This hearing ability was also the subject of a study to find and correct problems in human hearing.[3]
Barn owls prefer an enclosed space in which to make a nest, one that is not visible to others. Generally this would take place within a hole in an embankment or a tree cavity; sheltered spaces on buildings are also used, in addition to spaces within buildings and barns.
Eggs are laid within a three-day period, with as many as eleven eggs laid in a clutch; they take between 29–34 days to hatch. The young take about eight weeks to fledge.
Barn owls are probably the most successful wild bird of any kind; they are found on all continents (except Antarctica) and many islands throughout the world.
Twenty-seven subspecies are recognized; some authorities consider upwards of forty-six. Tropical birds are generally smaller than their counterparts in more temperate climates; where different subspecies meet there is a possibility of crossbreeding. Coloration and plumage patterns differ among the subspecies.


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Sara Freeman gave me some tomatoes from her garden but they were not red. I put in a special request for green tomatoes so I could make my favorite late summer dish which is fried green tomatoes. Sara said she never has tried them so she found a recipe on line but told me they didn't turn out very well. After she told me the recipe I understood why they didn't turn out. Here's how I make mine to be tasty and delicious every time. It's kind of a grandma recipe with no measurements but you will need:
2-3 green tomatoes sliced
A little flour
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Melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the salt and pepper to your cracker crumbs. Coat the tomato slices with flour, dip in the egg wash and coat with the cracker crumbs. Arrange in a single layer in the skillet and let fry until brown then flip. It's a tangy treat. Try it and see what you think.


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On March 19th we will be leaving Good Shepherd UMC at 7am to drive to Camp Sumtanga located at 3616 Sumatanga Rd, Gallant, AL 35972. We be staying in their cabins and will have meals provided. Saturday Afternoon and Sunday Morning we will be going to Horse Pens 40; a nationally recognized Bouldering, low hight climbing, location. Total cost is $75 per student. We will return Sunday evening
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In astrology, planets do not necessarily have a different effect on each individual zodiac sign, and while each zodiac sign is said to be closely associated with a specific planet, the effects the planets have seem to be universal. For example, the sun is said to rule one's core self, Mercury is supposed to have a powerful impact on intellect and communication, Venus may influence happiness and matters of the heart, and Jupiter is reported to be the ruler of success and personal development. The planets' influence on specific zodiac signs depends on where the planet is on the zodiac; some of these celestial bodies orbit more quickly than others, meaning different planets will come into play more often than others during one's lifetime.
The astrological view of the solar system is divided to allow each of the 12 astrological signs to have an equal slice of the orbit area. Different planets will move in and out of these areas as they orbit the sun, and it is this movement that allows each planet to exert its powers over an individual astrological sign. Each sign is associated most closely with one of the 10 astrological significant celestial objects: the sun is paired with Leo, Mars with Aries, Jupiter with Sagittarius, Mercury with Gemini and Virgo, Uranus with Aquarius, earth's moon with Cancer, Venus with Libra and Taurus, Saturn with Capricorn, Neptune with Pisces and Pluto with Scorpio.