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|Made of More than Air
|Perpetua is upset about the meeting with her brother.
|Hufflepuff Common Room, Hogwarts
|April 24, 1995
|Watch For
|Sad ghost is sad. :(
Stupid being dead. Stupid being a ghost. Stupid Pettigrew. Stupid Death Eaters. Stupid Perpetua for just being stupid period. The ghost of the sixteen year old girl is moping in the corner of the Hufflepuff Common Room. Fortunately there doesn't seem to be too many people about, because right now? She just kind of wants to wallow, and reflect on how sympathetic she is to Myrtle's plight these days.
Thudthud, thudthud, thud.
That's the sound of Amber coming up the stairs from the Dormitory. She's on her way to the Quidditch pitch for a small two-on-two practise session with some of her other Quidditch-playing friends. And while she's not decked out in bright yellow Hufflepuff robes, she's wearing the gloves, and a long-sleeved t-shirt that says 'MATTHEWS' on the back, with the number '33' under that. She got it while back home.
She's almost at the door when she notices the ghost in the corner. At first, she doesn't give it a second thought, but then she sees who it is, hurriedly changing course and heading over in that direction. Crouching down next to Perpetua, she asks, "Hey, what's wrong?"
"I want my mother," Perpetua says in a deeply mournful way as she honestly would love to cry on her mum's shoulder for a good hour or so. But she can't. Just like she can't box her brother's ears or pinch him for being a prat, and having stupid friends who have no sense. She gives a choked sob and slides down so she's in a seated position, "I hate being dead! The stupid comments.. I know I'm a nobody, but it still hurts when people don't care!"
Cold water. A pit in her stomach slowly becoming heavy, like a rock. That's how she feels the moment Perpetua speaks. Her mind is blank, and for the immediate moment, she has no idea what to say. No words of comfort, no wisdom to offer, nothing. At some point, she went from crouching to sitting, eyes fixed on the ghostly, transparent image of the other girl. Her jaw tenses, fighting back tears, because this is painful to hear. Flexing gloved fingers, steeling herself for the uncomfortable sensation she knows it'll bring, she 'rests' a hand on the ghost's shoulder. "You're no' a nobody. You're me best friend. N' I care." She's not sure where the 'best' came from, but it's kind of true lately.
Another sob is heard from Perpetua, as she draws her knees up to herself and lowers her forehead to them. Her arms draw up around her head, hiding herself from view and muffling her voice. "M.. My own brother! He acted like I just went away on holiday!," she wails from her her arms and against her knees. She always got on well enough with him, as well as siblings do. The whole encounter with him just stung deeply. "His f-friend's stupid g-ghost crossing comment didn't help."
"I'm just being a big cry baby," Perpetua says, still talking into her knees.. or through them. However this works out for ghosts. "Don't worry about it. I'll g-get over it. Got to. No choice in the matter." There's a slight hiccough, even if there's no physical reactions to crying, nothing human or tangible about it. "Just saw my brother and a friend of his, some first year who was.. I dunno.. guess she was all muggle, or just clueless."
"You will get through it. Don't mean people gotta be jerks abou' it. They should be 'elpin' you." Amber makes a 'hmmph' sound, crossing her arms over her knees, too. "Me eyes 'r waterin'," she mutters, rubbing the back of her glove across them. It doesn't do much, and the frustration causes her to hit the stone floor rather forcefully with the leather guard. There's a loud pop as the material absorbs the impact. "M'sorry this 'appened to ya. But don't start feelin' sorry fer yerself, aw'right? I cannae pull ya back from that. Can't give yeh no comfort, so tha's on you, okay? I'll talk ter the li'l brat for ya, but you… You're 'ere fer awhile now. As 'ard as it is ter deal with, I think it'll be alo' easier if you let'cherself laugh once in awhile, aye?"
"Stupid firsties.." Perpetua mumbles before looking up. "She said we ought to have /ghost crossings/ because I showed up and unnerved her. How else am I supposed to get around!? I can't open doors anymore! She was just so.. rude.. and Egbert didn't seem to care she was being insensitive to me. He didn't even seem to care that I'm like this!" She raises a transparent hand to rub against her face. It's a useless gesture that doesn't need to be made, but it's something to do. Something /human/.
"Firs' years don' know nothin'. 'Ell, I'm a fourth year, n' I dunno that much, either. She were what, twelve years old? She prolly can' even unnerstand— " Amber pauses, looking at Perpetua before she says what she's going to say. She almost reconsiders, but goes ahead with it anyway. "She cannae unnerstand death, Perpetua. Mebbe she though' she was 'elpin', or maybe she really jes' was daft as a post."
It seems unfair that someone's soul has to stay on earth after they've died, and when Perpetua illustrates her condition by rubbing at her face, Amber finally looks away, feeling the sting of tears and the warm trails they make down her cheeks. And she can't think of a thing that could possibly make her Housemate feel better. "I'll talk to 'im." And by 'talk,' she means she's going to have some strong words. The thought of hitting him does cross her mind.
"Probably just really daft," Perpetua says with a watery smile as she looks directly at Amber. She's quiet for several moments, before saying, "Don't worry about it. He probably doesn't know how to take it. /I/ don't even know how to take it.. but he could have at least been more on my side." There's another hiccough given, probably more out of a remembered habit than anything. "I.. I'm getting better about this, really I am. You won't find me sobbing constantly with Myrtle. It's j-just this.. it really hurt for some reason."
She rubs her face with her glove again, offering a half-smile to Perpetua. "Yeh, I know ye are. You're doin' good with it. Better'n I'd do, I bet. Gor, I wouldn't be able ta go a day I bet. You're really brave." Sighing, she rocks forward until she's on her knees. "It 'urt 'cuz 'e's yer brother, n' ya prolly 'ad n' idea o' what you wanted ter 'appen. Didn't go 'ow ya thought." She shrugs. "Ye'll make yer peace. 'til then, I'll 'andle Egbert. Any'ow, M'gonna be late fer me Quidditch meetup if I don't go now. Ye can come, if ya want to."
"I'm not brave. I'm a coward. I was so scared when Pettigrew kidnapped me, and even when I was locked up with Potter. He was the brave one." Perpetua sounds a bit sullen, but also matter of fact in regards to this. "I suppose.. and it was the first time I talked to him since.. since everything." A shake of her head is made, "Go on to practice. I'll come along and watch in a bit. Go on, don't want you to be late."


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About bluegrass music and the folks who support it. All photos are copyrighted and used with permission only
About Me
- Jack Holland
- Pomfret, CT, United States
- I use this blog to maintain and promote bluegrass and to showcase artists and festivals.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Gibson Brothers at the Chocolate Church
Monday, October 25, 2010
Fred Etheridge Fund Raiser
The Nick Anderson Shady Creek band opened up the evenings performance with a blend of fine traditional music and some of their own original tunes. They're known for fine harmony and lead vocals and great pickin. Another well known CT. band, Grass Routes, followed with a set of music that ranged from traditional to progressive. The blend of voices was exceptional, whether two part or four part harmony, the sound was terrific. And all five members can and do sing lead, that produces a wide range of sound that stays interesting from start to finish.
The GrassRoutes Band
Dave "Tex" Orlomoski and Bill Reveley
Marilyn Toback-Reveley and Dave "Tex" Orlomoski
Dave "Tex" Orlomoski
Joe Delillo
Tex and Joe Lemeris
The ShadyCreek band is fronted by Nick Anderson, a veteran musician from Plainfield, CT., Nick and Fred Etheridge worked together to get some of Fred's music on disc before his untimely death and so Saturday's event was very special for him. Nick is a very humble and unassuming man which I think adds to his popularity. He's developed a loyal following thats come to expect a good show every fourth Saturday at the Killingly, CT. Grange
Nick Anderson
Monty McLanahan
Elise LaFlamme
William Trickett
Marc Doyle
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Bluegrass at Scarecrow
The John Stey and Sam Tidwell Band
John Stey
Sam Tidwell
Matt Bolles
Howie Tarnower
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
The Lonesome River Band
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September 14, 2010
Lonesome River Band Adds Barry Reed
Band Celebrating a #1 Album, "STILL LEARNING"
The award-winning Lonesome River Band is proud to announce a new band member. "We are excited about the addition of Barry Reed to the Lonesome River Band. He is a great acoustic bass player and singer and adds greatly to the LRB sound," says band leader and this year's IBMA Banjo Performer of the years nominee, Sammy Shelor.
Barry Reed, from Seymour, Tennessee, previously toured with Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper before taking some time off to start his family. "I'm really exited about joining LRB. These guys are great to work with and it has been a lot of fun already," said Barry.
The Lonesome River Band has numerous upcoming performances in the next few weeks including: September 17 at the Poppy Mountain Bluegrass Festival (Morehead, KY); Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival (Kodak, TN); Watermelon Park Fest (Berryville, VA); The Station Inn (Nashville, TN); IBMA Fan Fest (Nashville, TN); and Paluxy River Bluegrass Festival (Glen Rose, TX).
The band is celebrating a their brand new album, "STILL LEARNING" (Rural Rhythm Records) that is #1 on this month's Bluegrass Music Profiles (BMP) Top 10 National Bluegrass CDs chart, plus made its debut this month on the Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine's Top 15 Albums. The new single, "Record Time Machine" appears at #21 on the BMP Top 30 Hot Singles and moves up to #26 (from its debut last month) on the BU Top 30 Songs.
"STILL LEARNING" was just featured on CMT.com's "Top 10 Indie Albums Worth a Listen," reviewed in Country Weekly Magazine and numerous other publications. LRB recently recorded a live performance and interview in Lousville, Kentucky with radio host, Bob Mitchell that will air on Bluegrass International in October.
The Lonesome River Band can also be heard on the upcoming new album, "RURAL RHYTHM ALL-STAR JAM - LIVE AT GRAVES MOUNTAIN" recorded in June at the Graves Mountain Festival of Music in Syria, Virginia celebrating Rural Rhythm Records 55th Anniversary. The album releases October 24, 2010.
For more information on the LRB please visit lease visit www.lonesomeriverband.com. For more information on these albums, please visit Rural Rhythm Records. Booking services for LRB is provided by Roe Entertainment with Media by Hope River Entertainment.
Photo Credit for above LRB stage shot provided by: Rhonda Maxey
Roe Entertainment, Jim Roe
Rural Rhythm Records
Radio Contact: Sammy Passamano, III Email
Hope River Entertainment
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Saturday, July 10, 2010
Band News
Sharps Chapel TN- The multi-talented Commercial Bluegrass Gospel group, Lakeside, has reached a recording agreement with Chapel Valley. Lakeside has been signed on Chapel Valley's, Mercy Road Label, which is designated for Commercial Country Gospel artists.
In 1995, a group of guys from East Tennessee began singing and playing together. Their goal was to share their testimonies and minister to all that would listen. God has opened many doors these last several years and many lives have been touched as a result of their faithfulness. Lakeside's group consists of Greg Blankenship, Gary Woody, Andy Miller, Eddie Morgan, and Randy Taylor. Along with tight vocal harmonies and their ability to play their own instruments they have been turning heads everywhere they go.
Shane Roark, co-owner of Chapel Valley, is looking forward to working with Lakeside and knows that the listeners will really enjoy their new CD, which is scheduled for release early next year.
Chapel Valley's Marketing and Artist Director, Richard Hyssong, will be working on their radio promotions. Lakeside has already had several charting songs, including their latest release "His Love". Richard states, "Radio stations are going to love "Oh Lord, I Love You", the group's first release with Chapel Valley on disc #17".
For more information on Lakeside go to their website www.lakesidegospel.com. You can also check out Chapel Valley's site to find out more about the record company at www.chapelvalleystudio.com.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Bluegrass for Food
Sterling Park Campground
177 Gibson Hill Road, Sterling CT 06377
Sunday, June 13, 2010
11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Gospel Bluegrass Music
THE GALLAGHER FAMILY BAND 11:00 a.m.
BREAKHEART HILL 12:00 noon
THE JESSE LEE SINGERS 1:00 p.m.
SAM TIDWELL & FRIENDS 2:00 p.m.
CROSSOVER 3:00 p.m.
EIGHT MILE RIVER BAND 4:00 p.m.
MONADNOCK BLUEGRASS 5:00 p.m.
NICK ANDERSON & THE GOSPEL FRIENDS 6:00 p.m.
Admission to this all-day Gospel Bluegrass Music event is FREE, but attendees
are encouraged to bring donations of non-perishable food items to the concert for the
Food Pantry at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Willimantic. A truck will be on site at
the festival to receive your donation.
Rain or shine – bring a chair.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Traditional Bluegrass
But don't think that if you sing and pick the old tunes in the way it was done in the early days of bluegrass that you can't find an audience. Indeed, last night at the Killingly Grange Hall the opposite was true, a packed house heard two of the genuinely traditional bluegrass bands, Nick Anderson and Shady Creek and the Hemingway Brothers give it their all. Judging from the crowd reaction, the loud cheers, and generous applause and calls for "one more" I'd say traditional bluegrass is still in demand if it is delivered in an honest, heartfelt way.
And that was the case at the Grange in Killingly, CT. The Hemingway Brothers performed the old tunes in the style of the first generation bluegrassers, high energy, fast tempo, good harmony and great instrumental breaks. Add some "downeast humor" and it resulted in a fine set by the band from central Maine.
Kip Hemingway
Dale Hemingway
Bruce Hobart, Kip and Dale Hemingway
Bruce Hobart
Hunter Webber
John Sparrow
The Shady Creek Band, fronted by Nick Anderson is the host band for the Killingly,Ct. Grange concert series and play a large part in the popularity of the series. Always hard core bluegrass and high energy presentation. With three young people in the lineup it's added freshness and the audience has been able to watch them grow as musicians and performers. They have progressed dramatically in the short time they've been together, they seem real comfortable in their roles and their music has benefited from that.
Monty, Mark, William, and Nick
Mark Doyle
Monty McLanahan
Elise Laflamme
William Trickett
Fred Etheridge and Nick
Hunter Webber and William Trickett
Elise Laflamme and Bruce Hobart
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Stillwaters and Shady Creek
Roger Williams and Amy Gallatin
Roger, John, and Amy
John Urbanik
At one point Amy called upon her friend Nick Anderson to join her in singing the soulful ballad "Just Someone I Used to Know," and they did it beautifully.
Nick and Amy
J D Williams
Nick Anderson and Shady Creek had it together as usual as they offered up the traditional Bluegrass we all like to hear, with new fiddler Elise Laflamme adding considerable new energy to the mix and bassist Mark Doyle and banjoist William Trickett adding fine harmony vocals and instrumentals. It was clear the band was cooking off the energy that comes with playing to a full house.
Monty, Elise, and Nick
Nick and William Trickett
Monty McLanahan
Elise Laflamme
Mark Doyle
As part of the Kids at the Grange program any young person who plays a bluegrass instrument is invited on stage to perform a short set, usually three tunes, but Sarah Piette did so well playing some difficult fiddle tunes like Temperence Reel and Beaumont Rag that the audience yelled "one more" and Sarah obliged by playing a blues solo to hearty applause.


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Don't just believe what we say about ourselves - here's what some of our guests have said about us in recent years and, as you can see, the comments are consistent over all our chalets and for many years! Together with being shortlisted for the British Travel Awards "Best Ski and Winter Sports Tour Operator 2012" and then again being a top three finalist for the same award in 2013 - and being awarded Joint Winner of the SnowVole "Best Tour Operator 2013", we hope this will demonstrate our commitment to our staff training, fixed menus to ensure high quality, operational management and excellent customer service in all that we do. We are up again for the British Travel Awards in 2015 so fingers crossed on that one!
All quotes have been taken from unsolicited emails sent to us or posts on our Facebook page (where there are more comments available under the Facebook Reviews section):
Just a quick note to say thanks for all your help with the ski holiday, we all had a great time. The chalet was perfect and the chalet hosts were excellent. I don't think there was one thing that we would have changed (except maybe the 3 flights of stairs up to our room, a bit of a struggle after a hard days skiing) although when we got there the room was perfect. The location of the chalet was great and the instructors we had were very good. The food was delicious and I am already missing the cakes. It looks like we will be going back as the kids are already talking about the next ski holiday. James, Chalet Estelle, April 2015
We would just like to let you know that we had a fantastic week with Ski Amis during our stay in France at the end of March. The resort manager was very efficient and helpful in all our dealings with him. The chalet was comfortable and clean. Our hosts were superb. Not only was their cooking skills brilliant but they were brilliant company too. They made us feel most welcome and went out of their way to ensure that we were all well looked after. Thank you for a lovely holiday. Jaco and Melanie, Chalet Estelle, March 2015
I am just e-mailing to let you know what a fantastic time we had last week in La Tania. The skiing was great but the service we received in resort was second to none. The chalet couple were absolutely fantastic and are a real credit to your company. The food was lovely and their attention to detail and our comfort was commendable. They were accommodating and friendly and we couldn't have wished for better hosts. Carole, Chalet Titania, March 2015
We have just got back from a week in Chalet Lorraine in Le Bettaix. Apart from having a great weeks skiing with all the 3 Valleys has to offer, we would like to pass on our thanks to the chalet couple who ran the Chalet. They had obviously been very well trained by your company, however their own personal, friendly, organised and professional approach was a real credit both to themselves and Ski Amis. Their organisation, food preparation, cleanliness and general all around helpfulness without being intrusive was second to none. We speak having done many ski holidays over many years. We will certainly look to book again. Layng family, Chalet Lorraine, March 2015
….. chalet hosts amazing ….. clean chalet, nothing too much trouble, food fantastic - all of it. I'm not a veggie but even they had praise for the food. If I had a chalet I would love them to work for me. The Manager very nice and we saw him most days. Our group loved it so much we have booked for next year Chris, Chalet Delfina, March 2015
I'm just writing to say that we've had a great holiday at Chalet Dolomites, we were impressed by the Ski Amis approach (variety of breakfast choices, help on chalet hosts day off, excellent afternoon teas and evening menu) but mainly it was because the hosts were fantastic - good food, good company, always cheerful and helpful, quite simply the best hosts we've had in 20 chalet holidays. Ollie, Chalet Dolomites, March 2015
First and foremost, thank you for the incredible holiday we had with you last month at Chalet Delfina. It was an incredible experience which we will never forget!!! Secondly, I would like to highly commend our hosts. They were absolutely fantastic in every way. It is with very heavy hearts we left after our week with them. ….. I wish to thank them once again for their incredible hospitality. Quinton and Natascha, Chalet Delfina, March 2015
… just a wee email to say thanks for a fantastic holiday at Chalet Jasmine – the chalet couple were excellent chalet hosts, they were very professional, just the right amount of friendly chat and unobtrusiveness, their cooking was amazing, every course/dinner just got better and better, chalet was warm and clean, will thoroughly recommend Ski Amis and Chalet Jasmine highly. The Carmichaels, Chalet Jasmine, March 2015
It was a pleasure to use your company; communication was prompt & excellent and I was impressed with the way you personally handled the situation of having to find us alternative accommodation at relatively short notice….. thanks again for your excellent service & we would certainly recommend Ski Amis to friends. Clare, Self Catered Apartment (Vallandry), February 2015
I just returned from a week at Chalet Anniek and wanted to thank you and Ski Amis for a great holiday. The chalet couple were fantastic and looked after us all very well making us all very welcome. The chalet was absolutely fine with all of the rooms kept clean and tidy. All of our meals were splendid and we were fortunate in that all of the other guests were great company making all of the meal times good fun. I would give it 10 out of 10 and would certainly recommend SkiAmis and hope to rebook again myself. Jill, Chalet Anniek, February 2015
First of all , I would like to thank you for a fantastic weeks holiday in La Tania at Chalet Christine, which was enhanced by all four members of your team. The food was excellent, and even though the chalet is quite small, we couldn't have enjoyed ourselves anymore. All four staff are an absolute credit to you, their work ethic is unbelievable especially for their ages. Nothing was too much trouble, they went out of their way to ensure any requests were fulfilled. They were all so friendly and polite, their teamwork outstanding. I work for an airline as a cabin manager and am also part of the recruitment team, also repped abroad, but I have never been as impressed as I was by the hard work and commitment they all showed. Thank you again for a wonderful weeks holiday. Emma, Chalet Christine, February 2015
We had a great time and I wanted to tell you that we received excellent service from your chalet hosts. They were professional, efficient, warm and interesting. The food was cooked to perfection and they ensured that we were comfortable throughout our week. They are a credit to your company and set high standards for themselves which results in happy guests like us. They are also nice young people and interesting to talk to, giving help and advice where needed. Mike, Chalet Titania, January 2015
I just wanted to say that we had a fab time in Chalet Sermoz last week. The chalet was lovely, very spacious, clean, warm and comfortable and well situated. The chalet couple were without a doubt the best ski hosts we've ever had (and we've stayed in a lot of catered chalets)! Nothing was a bother to them. They were so helpful and friendly, and the food they cooked was amazing – it put me to shame! The calibre of the hosts really does make a difference to the holiday. The driver had to take a detour in the mini bus on the way to the airport due to traffic problems and because of this he managed to get us to the airport in time for our flight. All round it was a fab holiday. Linda, Chalet Sermoz, January 2015
We would like to thank you for a most enjoyable stay in Chalet Sermoz with special thanks to the chalet hosts who were first class providing excellent food with nothing being too much trouble, they are a credit to your company. The whole week was fantastic. John and Diane, Chalet Sermoz, January 2015
Just a note to say how much I enjoyed my weeks stay in Les Menuires with Ski Amis last week .…. in particular, I would like to say how impressed I was with my chalet hosts. Their enthusiasm, cooking skills and willingness to 'go the extra mile' for their guests was much appreciated. The transfer was seamless in both directions and the location of the chalet is excellent. Chris, Chalet Flora, January 2015
We have just returned from a lovely week at Chalet Sermoz with great hosts who worked so hard all week and made our holiday completely stress free ….. Louise, Chalet Sermoz, New Year 2014-2015
I think this was either our 3rd or 4th stay with you and we are delighted to say that the standard of care from our hosts was outstanding as usual. They were the perfect hosts. Despite being only their second week, the food was all cooked to the highest standards, on time and very tasty without exception. It always amazes me that these guys are not trained chefs but can produce such amazing food so consistently. Full marks to your training and menu design!!Andrew, Chalet Irene, Christmas 2014
We really had a smashing time in Chalet Delfina and the staff were two talented hosts …. Elisa and Gary, Chalet Delfina, Christmas 2014
A rather belated message to let you know what a great (another, this was our third time with you) holiday we had at the very beginning of the season. Snow conditions were a little bit on the thin side but it was a cracking week none the less, not least due to the wonderful hosts in Chalet Balkiss. I am sure you would never say as much but I kind of half expect there might be the odd 'hiccup' if you go the very first week of the season, and especially if the hosts are 'new' hosts but they could not have been any better. They were extremely professional, getting a good balance between joining in with us all as guests and keeping a little distance. Nothing seemed too big a request, they never appeared in least flustered or under pressure and the food was really very good …. possibly too good as some in our party would argue having stood on the scales on returning home! Clare, Chalet Balkiss, December 2014
As we've done two weeks with you this season I'm not able to complete the online survey but I just wanted to feedback that, as with our other Ski Amis experiences, our chalet couple were really excellent chalet hosts. Nothing was too much trouble, food was great, service superb, and they really pushed the boat out to ensure we had a great time. We would definitely recommend Ski Amis to others.David, Chalet Jasmine, April 2014
I recently stayed in Chalet Katerina in Les Menuires from 8th March until 15th March. I would just like to say a big Thank you to our chalet couple for making the week very enjoyable. I did not ski from Tuesday due to a knee injury and they actually looked after me very well. The food every day was great and they both worked very hard to make the holiday a great experience. I hope to return again one day! Thank youMandy, Chalet Katerina, March 2014
Firstly credit to the UK sales team for being so helpful and reliable whilst booking this holiday from day 1, a credit to your bussiness. Every stage of our family holiday has surpassed my expectations. Excellent travel arrangements and helpful advice for driving and overnight stops. The chalet accommodation was cosy and fun. Chalet staff were outstanding, helpful, kind and non-stop warm hosting skills. The package, weather, facilities, staff and ski experience was enjoyed by myself, wife and children -Amazing and Thank YouThe Ward Family, Chalet Delfina, February 2014
We stayed in Chalet Titania last week and this is just a quick line to say how impressed we all were with the chalet hosts who were pleasant, welcoming, excellent culinary skills and overall were extremely professional for such a young a couple. Thanks for a great week. Also despite skiing hard for 6 days I find that I returned burdened with 1/2 stone extra body weight. The suspected cause being 2 slices of fresh daily cake... might have to request fruit next time!Ian, Chalet Titania, January 2014
We have just returned from a week's skiing holiday at Chalet Elliot - we had a marvellous week and wanted for nothing. The food was delicious and plentiful - am I allowed to request the recipes for the tagine meal we enjoyed on our final evening? No doubt we will be rebooking for next yearSue and Ron, Chalet Elliot, January 2014
I would like to pass on the group's feedback from our holiday in Chalet Sermoz last week. The chalet couple were absolutely outstanding, we have been on over 10 chalet holidays and they were by far the best hosts we have ever had. Please pass on our sincere thanks to them, they were helpful, pleasant at all times and went out of their way to ensure we had a great holiday. Kerry, Chalet Sermoz, December 2013
I was staying in Chalet Lea in La Tania last week and would like to say that our chalet hosts were so lovely and welcoming. They made it feel just like home and the food was incredible! I really enjoyed my stay as did my family, we will definitely be returning at some point. Amanda, Chalet Lea, December 2013
My family and I would like to thank Ski Amis for a fabulous ski holiday. We stayed at Chalet Katarina with great hosts. I know we were lucky with the snow, we had never dreamed that mother nature would provide such superb snow this late in the season but Wow! Les Menuires as a resort was new to us and we will be back. We have stayed in Meribel before but this was so much nicer - Bruyeres with Ski Amis is our next port of call. Andy, Sam, Robyn and Aimee - Chalet Katerina, April 2013
Thanks to our chalet hosts and Ski Amis for a great week in Chalet Titania in La Tania - the food was excellent, not forgetting the free wine for dinner!! Have a great rest of the season guys. Steve, Chalet Titania, March 2013
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stays in Ski Amis chalets in the 3V – 4 times in the last 2 seasons - Elliots East and West, Delfina and Jasmine. The facilities (including ski storage, boot warmers, storage space in the rooms, plenty of hot water, hot tub, free WiFi, nice communal areas) and staff have all been excellent as has been the quality of the dining (and as the vegetarian I can attest to the tastiness of the nut roast that we have on the second night)Julie, Chalet Jasmine, March 2013
Just returned home from our Ski Holiday at Chalet Lorraine in Les Menuires - I cannot stress enough how exceptional the hosts were. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was fantastic. They kept the chalet clean and tidy and made the most fantastic cakes in the afternoon. We were all very impressed. I would also like to say all the staff we came across during the holiday were lovely. From any enquiries on the telephone to the transfer staff everything was great. Thanks so much for a great holiday and the quality of customer service you provide.The Collins Party (Jackie James Danny and Jonny), Chalet Lorraine, February 2013
Just a quick note to thank you all for our fabulous holiday in Chalet lorraine in Les Menuires - the chalet couple were top hosts and a credit to your companyChris, Lorraine and Luke, Chalet Lorraine, February 2013
I would like to say a massive thank you to the Chalet Christine staff and that it was the best week of my life and will remember it for ages! Thank you for the great week and for putting up with our loud and enthusiastic lot! Again thank you sososososo much. I would 100% recommend you to friends and I'm sorry this is late! Best wishes to the futureKatie, Chalet Christine, February 2013
Just want to pass on our thanks to the team in Les Menuires for their hospitality and company last week at Chalet Irene, considering the circumstances we were very impressed with the level of service provided and could not have asked for more. Thanks again and hope to be back next year! All the bestMartin & Sloane, Chalet Irene, January 2013[Note - circumstances were that we had to make an emergency replacement of the chalet couple and this was the new couple's first week!)
Just back from Chalet Anniek La Plagne Montalbert - had a brilliant time - great snow, great company, great food and hospitality, great skiing - shame about the broken ankle :-( - not mine though my husband's. Back home and hoping to visit one of the Ski Amis Chalets in 2014Moira, Chalet Anniek, January 2013
Back from our holiday in Plan Peisey and wanted to sing the praises of the couple in the chalet and say how excellent their service was. Great couple and fun. Great holiday, apart from the Russian that took Eileen out, but very pleased with the chalet, food, etc. etc. and full of praise for the way they were running it. Jenny, Chalet Sermoz, January 2013
First time we have used your company, the chalet couple were first class hosts, excellent chalet, food was superb, shame I've put on 6lbs Hope to book next yearThe Fullers, Chalet Sermoz, December 2012
I just wanted to thank you and your team for a great week staying in Chalet Titania. The chalet hosts were amazing and looked after us incredibly well, their service was first class! I'm so pleased that we have booked another holiday with you in January, I simply can't wait. Chris - Chalet Titania, December 2012
I'd just like to write to let you know that we had a fabulous week in Chalet Hayley; many thanks to the chalet couple for being welcoming and professional throughout the week. My favourite meal of all was the nut roast, it was fabulous! Do you by any chance publish your recipes at all? I'd love to recreate it! Jane, Chalet Hayley, December 2012
We stayed at Chalet Balkiss in La Tania, and were meaning to inform you that our hosts were really superb and went beyond the call of duty.The food and effort from them was first classJonathan and Liz, Chalet Balkiss, April 2012
I just wanted to say a BIG Thank You to the Chalet Balkiss hosts - a very hard working couple. We stayed there March 3 – 10, 2012 and enjoyed excellent service. We arrived at 11pm and a hot dinner was waiting for us. We had to leave at 3 am on a Saturday and the chalet hosts woke up during that night, made us hot coffee and egg sandwiches 'to carry out'. It was worth to fly from USA and we definitely will do it again!
Tatiana & Vadim, Chalet Balkiss, March 2012
I am writing to thank the Ski Amis staff following our recent stay in Chalet Christine. I, along with one other member of our party, have stayed with Ski Amis for the last three years. We keep coming back because of the standard of the accommodation, the quality of the food and, above all, the friendliness and dedication of the Ski Amis staff. This year was certainly no exception: The team worked tirelessly to cater to our every whim and ensure that everything went smoothly throughout our stay. I couldn't thank them enough for their efforts and I know that I speak on behalf of all of the chalet guests when I say that the staff really made our holiday. I strongly believe that your staff are your company's greatest asset and I have nothing but admiration for your recruitment process. More of the same next year please!
Ed, Chalet Christine, February 2012
Having just returned from our week in Chalet Irene, I wanted to tell you and the team that we had a really wonderful time for our first ever ski chalet experience. Chalet Irene was a perfect location and the host team were excellent. I cannot fault anything from booking onwards, and wanted to convey this to you all as normally only complaints rather than positive input is received.
Anon, Chalet Irene, February 2012
Just wanted to feedback to you the great time I had at Chalet Balkiss, La Tania last week - your staff were superb chalet hosts and did their utmost to please at all times. The food was superb and the service matched it. The resort manager was very helpful in arranging ski lessons for my daughter and the transfer drivers were careful and considerate (always a consideration when a passenger going down an alp!). Great Job all round. Many thanks. Ski Amis is definitely a big consideration for next year!
Richard, Chalet Balkiss, February 2012
I just wanted to say another heart felt thank you for looking after Issy and I so well last week. The transfers were horrendous, weren't they, but you really did do us proud and we can't thank you enough. Chalet Sermoz lived up to our expectations as usual, and the chalet hosts did their bit. Suffice to say that I am actively encouraging all of our ski friends to convert to Ski Amis! Many thanks again. Unless we crack again this season, and head for the Alps for the 4th time, we'll see you next season. All the very best
Chris, Chalet Sermoz, February 2012
Having had a great week with your company in Les Menuires a couple of weeks ago I unfortunately forgot to return my Swiss army knife to my kit bag before leaving the chalet and only discovered my mistake after having checked in at the airport. I then met Ed just before going through security and told him he could have the knife as it would now have to be disposed of, he said he would try and return it to me by post but I was not expecting that to happen, but to my surprise, low and behold it has arrived much to my delight for which I thank Ed very much indeed. In concluding not only did we have a faultless holiday the extra customer service has exceeded all my expectations. Once again many thanks EdPhilip, Chalet Estelle, January 2012
Can I just say a big thank you to the chalet couple who looked after us so well in the Chalet Delfina in Les Bruyeres last week. It was the first ever time I had been skiing and at the age of 53 I don't think as a first attempt I made a bad job of it!! This I am sure was due to both the hosts wonderful hospitality and help all week. Well done to them both - they are a credit to Ski Amis. Fiona, Chalet Delfina, January 2012
We had a fantastic week in Chalet Sermoz in Plan Peisey returning on 9th January. Can I pass on how great the staff were as chalet hosts - nothing was too much trouble for them and we would definitely travel with Ski Amis again - the UK office was also very helpful. Catherine, Chalet Sermoz, January 2012
I would definitely recommend your company to others and definitely recommend a catered chalet to everyone!Annie, Chalet Sermoz, January 2012
I just wanted to say thank you to all the Ski Amis staff who helped make our stay in Chalet Katerina over the New Year a wonderful holiday. Our chalet hosts were outstanding and worked tirelessly to ensure that we had a fantastic and enjoyable stay. We loved their company and the dedication they had to their role was second to none! Phillipa, Chalet Katerina, December 2011
Thank you very much for organizing another wonderful holiday for us. Everything went very well and we all had great timeOjereliev Family, Self Catered La Plagne, December 2011
Just a note to say thanks you for another great holiday! We have just returned from Christmas in Montalbert and everything about our stay was perfect. Chalet Anniek was superb, the transfers went like clockwork and your staff did you proud - they do deserve a mention for their hard work, commitment and loyalty to the Company. They were first rate. Many thanks again, keep up the good work!Chris, Chalet Anniek, December 2011
We had a really good week and even found some snow. Given the weather the chalet balcony and hot tub was a real hit with those that weren't that interested in skiing. The chalet hosts were excellent - attitude, helpfulness and cooking skills. So everyone really enjoyed the holiday - well done and thanks to you and your teamJohn, Chalet Hayley, April 2011
We had a great time in La Tania, thank you! The chalet staff were excellent, and the food in particular was of as much higher standard than I had anticipated! The kids want the same staff next year, and were very disappointed to find out that the chalet service doesn't quite work that way…Peter, Chalet Christine, March 2011
Just wanted to say what a wonderful holiday our group of six people had in Chalet Elliott West. We had been to this chalet last year (with another ski company) so we knew that the chalet was a good standard but what it made it extra good this year was the service of our chalet hosts. From the very warm welcome received by them right through to the end of the week their service was first class, the chalet was lovely and clean, the food excellent and the company great. Our chalet hosts could not do enough for us and they are a real credit to your company. The resort manager popped in every evening to check that everything was ok and all the Ski Amis staff we encountered were professional, fun and just plain nice. Hope to see you all again next yearMaria and Glynn, Chalet Elliot, February 2011
Just returned this weekend from an excellent week skiing in La Tania. Great service from both the team in the UK, and out in resort. Even arranged fresh snow for us. I would like to thank the resort manager and his team in Chalet Christine. Thanks again for a top week, will hopefully be back next yearMichael, Chalet Christine, February 2011
I was part of a group of 12 who stayed in Chalet Lea from 15th January – 22nd January 2011. I just wanted to email to let you know what great hosts your staff were throughout our stay. They couldn't have been more helpful and were always smiling and were even awake at 4am to wave off a couple of our group who left early to catch a boat back to Jersey. Their cooking was fantastic, although I did come home half a stone heavier but that is a very good sign of a great week. Despite the snow not being great we had a wonderful time and I will certainly be recommending Ski Amis to friends and Chalet Lea which I found to be very comfy and in a great locationRebecca, Chalet Lea, January 2011
Just wanted to let you know that we had another fabulous week with Ski Amis in Chalet Balkiss. The chalet hosts are absolutely fabulous hosts - incredibly attentive - and so organised! Breakfasts ran like clockwork. As always - the catering you offer was excellent - but this was extra special thanks to the hosts attention to detail and flair!! They are both a real credit to Ski Amis - probably the best chalet hosts we have ever had! Wishing you all a good season - and possibly hope to stay with you again this yearCathy and gang, Chalet Balkiss, January 2011
We just got home from a week in the Chalet Christine and I would like to say how much we enjoyed our stay - mainly due to the great staff who were friendly, helpful, cheerful and good company. Also , the food was outstanding and surpassed anything we could have expected. Well done !- a great holidayTony, Chalet Christine, January 2011
Just wanted to say a big thank you for an excellent holiday last week at Chalet Balkiss. All of us were impressed by the chalet and the service given by the chalet hosts who provided fantastic service and food. My friend commented that it was the best food she had in 20 years of doing chalet holidays. The chalet host even showed off by making a swan out of an apple every night for the cheese board! The chalet was spotless and small things like enough sofas in the lounge for everyone to sit down at the same time, and coat hooks in the rooms make a big difference. The chalet is in a great position and it was a good quality chalet without being "stuffy"Deborah, Chalet Balkiss, January 2011
We have just returned from our holiday with yourselves, we stayed at Chalet Gabrielle at Les Menuires and would just like to say we had a fabulous time there. The hosts went out of their way to make our stay very enjoyable, their cooking skills and friendly attitude made us feel very welcome, they also kept the chalet clean and tidy. I will definitely recommend our friends to use Ski AmisFiona, Chalet Gabrielle, January 2011
Just wanted to say what a lovely holiday we had!!! We stayed at L'Aconcagua 403 (La Plagne) which was perfect. It felt like home. The ski pass service was also brilliant. A great service, and we hope to travel with Ski Amis again in the future. Many thanksHanna, Self Catered La Plagne, April 2010
We returned from our five days in Chalet Titania yesterday. Wow what a time we had! Lovely chalet, room, hot-tub and position to slopes; but the "Piece de Resistance" were our fantastic chalet hosts! They are absolutely fantastic. Our rooms were made spotless every day, with tremendous attention to detail, the food was absolutely "Top Notch" and their welcome, enthusiasm, care and conversation really made our stay THE BEST !! Thank you - and we`ll see you again !Steve and Caroline, Chalet Titania, March 2010
Just thought I'd drop a quick note to say what a great holiday we had at Chalet Balkiss - an absolutely delightful chalet! (you're right, photos do not do it justice!). Many thanks again, and hope to do business with you again in the futureRich, Chalet Balkiss, February 2010
Just wanted to thank you for another great holiday with Ski Amis. Everything went really well and I would like to send a thank you card for our chalet hosts in Chalet Flora in Bruyeres. They were excellent hosts and never missed a beat so if you could forward some sort of address it would be most appreciated. Many thanks and will no doubt be in touch next yearAndy, Chalet Flora, February 2010
Hi - just wanted to say - thank you very much - we had a fab week in Christine (w/c 9th Jan) - The girls were fabulous hosts, and as always with Ski Amis the food and service was excellent. Many thanksCathy & gang, Chalet Christine, January 2010
Just to say we had a great week at Chalet Anniek, the chalet staff were fantastic hosts, hard working, friendly and fantasic cooks. Please pass on our thanks again to them for looking after us so wellElsie and Mark, Chalet Anniek, January 2010
Just a short note to say thank you for our fantastic holiday at Chalet Sermoz over the Christmas week. The chalet was lovely, much larger than we expected, and the rooms were very well furnished and presented. The chalet hosts did a fabulous job, serving up delicious meals, including Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they pulled out all the stops to make sure we all had a lovely time. We've booked through Ski Amis before and have been most impressed with the standard of accommodation and service provided, but I'd have to say that this year's premium chalet was the best yet! The apertifs (especially the kir royale) and pre-dinner nibbles (smoked salmon and blinis) were a great touch and it was nice to feel thoroughly spoiled! We'll definitely be booking with you again and recommending your company to our friends and familyThe Dixon family, Chalet Sermoz, Christmas 2009
I did want to thank your company very much for the excellent way it looked after us on our holiday. Our chalet hosts couldn't have been nicer and they produced marvellous meals. The resort manager was also a most proficient rep, very capably dealing with any queries. We have been on a large number of chalet holidays in differing price brackets so do know what can be expected. I have never actually felt inspired to send a message of thanks before…….Very many thanksPolly, Chalet Delfina, Christmas 2009
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In 14 days, I'm going on my first flight since December 2015. This time only – it's going to be a total different and way more challenging experience. It's the first vacation with baby! And I'm traveling solo!
I found out I was pregnant at week 7 after flying (for work) New York – Boston – Seattle – NY – Chicago – NY – Washington – Boston – Orlando. And then Amtrakking it from Orlando to NY. And, again back on a plane from NY to Antigua and St. Maarten before I finally arrived back in JFK again. All of this within less than two weeks. I thought I was feeling nauseous because of all the flying. But no, it was little Baby Kerr in the making.
My son was born in August, and on November 14 just a couple of days past turning 3-months we'll be JetBlueing it from JFK to Palm Springs, CA. I've been in Palm Springs a couple of times before, but usually flying via LAX and then driving. But, this time around I've been able to book an award flight for relatively cheap going straight to Palm Springs where we'll be staying at an AirBnb. The total for the r/t was $203 but I spent 13.000 TrueBlue points instead.
Just flying alone makes me a little uneasy especially when there's turbulence. The thought of flying with my precious little one isn't making it easier. What if something happens? What if he gets a little fussy? I'm breastfeeding but will be pumping for the journey, but what if it's not enough. How to use the restroom? What if my fellow travelers look at me funny, or with disapproval? What if, what if…
I AM excited about introducing him to traveling and the many sights he'll be experiencing (though he won't remember it) – but it'll form him and make him ready for the real big adventures he'll be facing when he grows up – you know, because he has a mommy who's a tour guide…
Until next time, you can be sure that I'll try and read all of the other blogs on experiences and tips traveling with little kids.
Do you have any recommendations for me?
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Decas Cranberry Products Inc., which has been in business for more than 80 years, spent much of its history involved heavily in the "ingredient" portion of the business.
Several years ago, the company moved into the sweetened/dried cranberry segment, to go along with its seasonal fresh berries.
This year, Decas is trying out organics.
"We will have organic fresh fruit this year," said Michal McManama, president and CEO of the Carver, Mass.-based company.
McManama wouldn't disclose how much organic fruit Decas would have this season, other than to say, "we don't be a lot." However, he said, it's more notable that the company, which also had some organic berries two years ago, is trying out the category again.
"We're looking (again) at the trends, and it's something we want to have in the future," he said.
Consumers are asking for organic produce in numbers too great to ignore, McManama said.
Others in the industry are noticing the trend.
"Organic is a slowly growing market," said Brian Wick executive director of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association in Carver, Mass.
A very small percentage of berries are grown organically, but for those growers who are involved in organics, there are opportunities, Wick said.
"That's something that certainly has some positive aspects for the future, but it is just a small piece of the market right now," Wick said.
Marketers have said there are ample challenges involved with growing organically in major cranberry states like Massachusetts and Wisconsin. However, they also say organic production is going to play a bigger role in the business in the coming years.
"In Massachusetts, it's difficult to grow organically, as well, just due to the pest pressures, so it's challenging, and those growers who are doing organics continue to evolve their techniques and they'll continue to perfect them," Wick said.
While still only a small slice of the overall cranberry market, volumes of organically grown cranberries have been increasing "significantly" in recent years, said Bob Wilson, managing member of the Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.-based Cranberry Network LLC, which markets fruit grown by Tomah, Wis.-based Habelman Bros. Co.:
"I'd still stay it's still something less than 10% of the supply," he said.
A problem with organic production of cranberries is cost, he said.
"Cranberries, from a grower perspective, are extremely expensive to put in the infrastructure for beds, water supply, to propagate a proper producing bed is a minimum three-year investment before you see any return," he said.
Per-acre costs for inputs in producing organic cranberries, even compared to other organic fruits, are "tremendous," Wilson noted.
"So, when you consider transitioning a piece of acreage to organic, you have that losses in yield that come with organic; it's a very weighty matter to consider," he said.
Cranberries are "a very cranky fruit" to grow organically, Wilson said.
As a result, organic cranberries are typically about twice as expensive as their conventional cousins, Wilson said.
"That's a tall premium to swallow, but we're working on ways to improve the cost of production," he said.
Tom Lochner, executive director of the Wisconsin Rapids-based Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Association, said the organic berries that reach the market seem to be selling.
"I don't know if returns are as high as they'd like," he said.
There are "a few" organic growers in Wisconsin, Lochner said.
"It's a perennial and you're dealing with some complex issues, and there isn't a good organic tool," he said. "Quebec is converting a lot of acreage, but it still represents a very small percentage of the overall fruit being grown."


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The simple answer to this question is that it has a high probability of reducing the number of people working at your company that are doing illegal drugs. This means less accidents and sick days, better productivity, and a safer work environment for employees and customers. How do we know this is the most likely outcome? We need only look at an industry that has had federally mandated random testing for many years…the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or the FMCSA.
As of January 2016, the FMCSA has lowered the random drug testing rate from 50% per year to 25% per year due to an ongoing decrease in the positivity rate of random testing. While DOT related positivity rates have been trending down, the same cannot be said for the workforce in general. While the positivity rate of both marijuana and other addictive drugs, many of which are still not being tested for by the more common tests, has been increasing. Instituting random workplace drug testing helps employers ensure their employees are not using illegal or illicit drugs that can be harmful for both the user and their fellow employees and customers.
Ensuring Employee Safety
Some jobs are dangerous to perform even if a person is not impaired. Driving a bus, using heavy equipment, or running machinery requires an employee to be alert and not under the influence. Pre-employment drug testing only goes back 5-8 days so someone seeking employment may just stop long enough to get a job. Random drug testing will help ensure that the employee doesn't work while under the influence, protecting himself and other staff from potential accidents.
Avoiding Problems Down the Road
Even occasional users may have a drug problem that quickly spirals out of control, transforming even someone who seems like a good employee when hired to someone that is unreliable, shows up late to work, or who may cause an accident to themselves, others, or to your company. Instituting a random program upfront may save a company money though lower turnover and training costs, lower insurance related costs, and reduced legal liability.
Good Public Policy
Having both pre-employment and a random drug testing program can help you stand out as a company. People want to feel safe; they want to know you are reliable and consistent. Having a random testing program can show that you care for your employee's safety and the customer's safety and satisfaction. It can also help you attract better candidates leading to better job satisfaction and morale.


text: Sundance: The Orchard Scoops Up 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' 7:29 AM PST 1/27/2016 by Tatiana Siegel FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Courtesy of Sundance Institute The film comes from red-hot New Zealand helmer Taika Waititi, who will direct the next 'Thor' movie for Marvel. The Orchard has acquired North American rights to Taika Waititi's comedy Hunt for the Wilderpeople. The deal, pegged at nearly $2 million, includes a traditional theatrical release. Based on Barry Crump's novel Wild Pork and Watercress, the story follows a national manhunt that is ordered when a rebellious kid and his foster uncle go missing in the wild New Zealand bush. Wilderpeople stars Julian Dennison, Sam Neill, Rachel House, Rima Te Waita and Oscar Knightley. Waititi, who directed and starred in 2015's What We Do in the Shadows, also wrote the film's screenplay. The director's stock has been on the rise ever since he landed the helming assignment for Marvel's next Thor movie. Wilderpeople marks the second collaboration between Waititi and The Orchard, which also released What We Do. Wilderpeople was produced by Carthew Neal, Matt Noonan and Leanne Saunders. Charlie McClellan and James Wallace executive produced. The Orchard acquired the film after its Jan. 22 premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. "This film captures so much of what we love about Taika — it's wildly funny, endearing, smart and deserves as big an audience as possible," said Paul Davidson, The Orchard's senior vp film and television. "We pursued this film for all of those reasons but also because we genuinely love being in business with Taika." Added Waititi: "We developed a really strong relationship with The Orchard on What We Do in the Shadows. They did such a great job on that release that I'm really pleased to be partnering with them again on Wilderpeople. I'm excited the film will be getting a theatrical release in North America. It was the main thing we wanted coming into Sundance, so we're all going home happy." Protagonist Pictures is handling international sales for the film, with CAA co-repping in North America. CAA negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers and Craig Sussman on behalf of The Orchard. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Tatiana Siegel email@example.com tatianasiegel27


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European Union countries are to send back their envoys to Honduras in a bid to help resolve the ongoing crisis, with the Swedish EU presidency adding that the move in no way implied recognition of the country's de facto government.
AFP - European Union countries have decided to send back their envoys to Honduras to help resolve the crisis following the ousting of the country's president, the Swedish EU presidency said Saturday.
But it added that the move in no way implied recognition of the country's de facto government.
The ambassadors of France, Germany, Italy and Spain were withdrawn in protest after President Manuel Zelaya was expelled from the country by soldiers three months ago amid a dispute over his plans to change the constitution, and Roberto Micheletti took control.
Zelaya made a suprise return to Honduras on Monday and has since been holed up in the Brazilian embassy in Tegucigalpa with some 60 other people as soldiers surround the building and his supporters demonstrate on the streets.
Sweden said the return of the ambassadors was an important step in helping to restore constitutional order and a diplomatic process in Honduras.
But the situation appeared deadlocked after the de facto rulers said they were not ready to meet with a delegation of central American diplomats hoping to help mediate the crisis.
"Honduran politics are not a threat to international peace and security, and, as a consequence, there should be a Honduran solution" to the stalemate, the foreign ministry said in a statement.
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Breeding Birds of Rothrock State Forest
Nick Bolgiano
The most extensive bird study in Rothrock State Forest has been the three Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) routes begun in 1992-93 by Greg Grove and the Special Area Project (SAP) trips to selected places by Greg and the author. Greg has continued to run two of the routes each year, namely the Rothrock State Forest and Broad Mountain routes, while the author took over the Tussey Mountain route in 1999. Each route covers 24.5 miles of state forest road, with 50 stops one-half mile apart. These are run once a year, usually in early June. All birds observed within a three-minute period are noted. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service assesses the status of North American birds from data collected on approximately 2000 routes.
Eighty-eight species have been observed on the BBS routes, though four are probably not breeders. Another eleven species probably breed here in small numbers, for a total of about 95 breeders.
The BBS maps (see links below and within the text) show the geographical distribution of birds within the forest. The symbols represent the 1993-2004 mean count for individual stops. The Tussey Mountain route, the western-most, runs near the southern base of Tussey Mountain for the first 33 stops, then runs up over the ridge to end on the north side. The Rothrock State Forest route is the central one; it starts west of Alan Seeger Natural Area, twice crosses part of Big Flat, and ends near Whipple Dam State Park. The Broad Mountain route is eastern-most, starting near Greenwood Furnace State Park, traversing the flanks of Stone and Broad Mountains, before dropping to the valleys between the two Broad Mountains. Together, these cover the state forest's predominant habitats.
The most common breeding birds are typical of central Pennsylvania. Red-eyed Vireo and Ovenbird, which together comprise about one in three breeding birds, can be found almost anywhere in the state forest. Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Acadian Flycatcher, Worm-eating Warbler, Hooded Warbler, and Scarlet Tanager can be found in similar numbers along all three BBS routes. Because of special habitat requirements, most other species tend to concentrate in certain parts of the state forest.
A number of species are more commonly found on the Tussey Mountain route than on the other two routes, particularly on the first 33 stops along the south side of the ridge. Here, the elevation is generally about 1200-1500 feet above sea level and conditions tend to produce taller and faster-growing oaks than in some of the higher elevations. The species more common here include Mourning Dove, Red-bellied and Pileated Woodpeckers, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Great Crested Flycatcher, Tufted Titmouse, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Wood Thrush, Cerulean Warbler, American Redstart, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and Indigo Bunting. Many of this cohort attain some of their highest regional densities at the nearby Frankstown Branch of Juniata River IBA along the Lower Trail. Some of them also tend to be much more common in the southern half of Pennsylvania than in the northern half.
A set of boreal species whose ranges extend south into the Appalachians from Canada tend to be more commonly found at the higher elevations of the northeastern part of the state forest. These include Veery, Hermit Thrush, Black-throated Blue Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, Canada Warbler, and Dark-eyed Junco. Veery, Black-throated Blue Warbler, and Canada Warbler are particularly concentrated in the high valleys, of which Bear Meadows and Detweiler Run are the best examples. Acadian Flycatcher and Hooded Warbler, generally birds of more southern affinity, intermingle with the boreal birds in these valleys, while Worm-eating Warbler does likewise on the steep slopes.
Where ridge-top vegetation tends to be stunted and mountain laurel grows thickly or where the forest succession is several years old, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, and Eastern Towhee are most commonly found. Their highest densities are probably on Big Flat and the tops of Broad and Thickhead Mountains.
Nick Bolgiano, January 2006
BBS maps in taxonomic order:
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo Barred Owl
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Eastern Wood-Pewee
Acadian Flycatcher
Least Flycatcher
Eastern Phoebe
Great Crested Flycatcher
Blue-headed Vireo
Red-eyed Vireo
Blue Jay
American Crow
Common Raven
Black-capped Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Hermit Thrush
Wood Thrush
American Robin
Gray Catbird
Cedar Waxwing
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Magnolia Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler
Cerulean Warbler
Black-and-white Warbler
American Redstart
Worm-eating Warbler
Louisiana Waterthrush
Common Yellowthroat
Hooded Warbler
Canada Warbler
Scarlet Tanager
Eastern Towhee
Chipping Sparrow
Dark-eyed Junco
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Indigo Bunting
Brown-headed Cowbird
American Goldfinch


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Must I Use The Lesbian Label?
Do I Need To Call Myself A Lesbian?
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In this episode of Les Talk About it Sheena and Tamara are answering the listener question - Do I have to use the label lesbian and if I don't, will it hurt people?
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"yogamaatha, A girl with third eye. A 9 year old girl born with god gifted miracles who can sense and act even when she is blindfolded"
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Yogamaatha is a nine year old girl from North Carolina.She has a third eye where she can sense and act even when she is blind folded. Yogamaatha had attended a course at Gurukul in India where she was initiated by a Guru Nityananda. He is known as one of the popular spiritual teachers in the world. According to him, third eye is an internal organ which everyone has it. Its course is of 21 days for $10,000. Yogamaatha says that this power is a learned ability. She can read, play games, draw while she is blindfolded. She states that she can also ride a bicycle through traffic and dodge cars. She stunned audience of more than 50 high profile professionals attending the 2015 Business Advocacy Summit at Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. by reading aloud entire sections of articles, business cards, where she was double blindfold and eye pads were used to ensure that the readings were foolproof.
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how do I clean up cookies on my computer?
Please give me a list of steps to clean cookies off my computer. It is running slow and I don't know how to do it with the Ubuntu operating system.
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You can use bleachbit, watch out for options that say they will take a long time. Also close as many apps as possible and watch the application settings or it will remove configs you want. Run it as both root and user (both are in the menus)
|Chris (fabricator4) said :
Open Firefox, click on the tools menu.
Select "Clear History" from the dropdown menu" then untick everything except for cookies and then click on the "Clear Now" button.
|Julie Sea (julie-sea) said :
Thank you. Hopefully that will help!!
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> Your question #187519 on nautilus in Ubuntu changed:
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> Chris proposed the following answer:
> Open Firefox, click on the tools menu.
> Select "Clear History" from the dropdown menu" then untick everything except for cookies and then click on the "Clear Now" button.
> Chris
Also install the "better privacy" plugin in firefox to get rid of flash related cookie
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Prominent, well-defined cheekbones are one of the most striking signs of youthfulness and beauty. Because of heredity, some people simply don't have well-developed cheekbones, or their cheekbones may not be in balance with their other facial features. Others, who had well-defined cheekbones when younger, have lost this definition as the cheek soft tissues have started to droop with the aging process. Today, plastic surgeons in Akron, Ohio have several options to create or recreate this cheek definition-cheek implants or repositioning of the fallen cheek tissues with a facelift.
Cheek implants are made in a variety of shapes and sizes, allowing our doctors to customize this Akron, OH cosmetic surgery procedure for each individual's needs.
The initial consultation will begin at our office in Akron, Ohio, with a complete medical history and exam. Click here to Request Your Consultation at Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons. During the consultation, you should tell your doctor if you have other medical conditions that might make you less likely to tolerate a cheek implant, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or severe dental disease. You may be asked to look into a mirror and point out those areas that you would like to see improved. You should be very frank in discussing what you hope to achieve with surgery. This will help us understand your expectations and determine whether they can realistically be achieved. Other options available to you will be discussed along with risks and limitations.
Cheek implants can be used in children and adults. Children with congenital deformity of the cheekbone, also known as the malar bone, often have repositioning of the cheekbone or the addition of bone to the malar bone to make it more prominent. In adults where the cheekbones have developed normally, cheek implants are generally the preferred way to enhance this area in the most predictable way.
The location where the surgery will take place, the estimated duration of the procedure, the type of anesthesia required and the costs of the surgery will be explained. "Before and after" photographs of patients will be available for your review. Your photograph will be taken and can be viewed with the computer imaging system if you wish. You will be able to view samples of implants and see the different sizes and shapes.
Other techniques for enhancement of the cheeks include cutting the cheekbone and repositioning it as a complete unit (orthognathic surgery), adding bone from your skull to the surface of the cheekbone (bone grafts), adding soft tissue from other areas of your body (dermal/fat grafts) or repositioning the fallen cheek tissues (facelift).
Many people are looking for a slightly fuller shape for their chin. Just a touch of additional volume can make an enormous difference, giving the face a fuller or more defined appearance. Or perhaps you want a rounder, more sensual line along the cheeks to bring out that youthful innocence?
Injected into the skin, Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane correct deep folds and lift up the skin from the cheeks and chin, giving a new shape to the facial contours.
Rather than use a manufactured product (filler) that is will need to be touched up in 6-24 months, some patients prefer a longer lasting filler using their own tissues. Fat grafting or facial liposculpture is an excellent option for enhancing facial aging without invasive surgery. Fat from an area of excess, usually the abdomen, is injected into the face and cheek tissues to give long-lasting fullness, contour, and lift.
Significant complications from cheek implants are infrequent. Every year, many thousands of people undergo successful cheek augmentation with implants and experience no major problems. However, anyone undergoing any type of surgery must be aware of both the benefits and the risks. The philosophy of Crystal is to keep you well-inside and out. For some patients with medical conditions, we may ask you to have a complete preoperative medical exam by your primary care doctor.
As with any surgical procedures, there are risks of bleeding and infection. Both of these complications are infrequent. Antibiotics are used before and after surgery to minimize the risk of infection. If an implant becomes infected, it will need to be removed. The implant can be replaced three months later. Improper positioning or shifting of the implant may require a second operation to correct. The details and frequency of occurrence of these potential problems are best discussed with your doctor in person. You can help minimize certain risks by following their advice and instructions, both before and after your surgery.
If you are a smoker, you will be asked to stop smoking well in advance of surgery. Certain medications, such as aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and many vitamins and supplements, can cause increased bleeding, so you should avoid taking these medications for a period of time before surgery. If surgery is to be performed on an outpatient basis, be sure to arrange for someone to drive you home after surgery and to stay with you at least the first night following surgery. The week before surgery, get the medications and supplies you will need after the surgery so that you will have them at home. These will be provided by Crystal staff.
An alternative approach involves inserting an implant between the bone and chin tissue through a short external incision under the chin or through an incision made in the mouth between the lower lip and the gum. Similarly, in some cases the cheekbones may be built up by placing an implant over them as shown. The postoperative patient with balanced profile and slight scar under the chin.
An alternative approach involves inserting an implant between the bone and chin tissue through a short external incision under the chin or through an incision made in the mouth between the lower lip and the gum. Similarly, in some cases the cheekbones may be built up by placing an implant over them as shown.
The postoperative patient with balanced profile and slight scar under the chin.
There are a variety of techniques used for placing cheek implants. After your consultation with the doctor, the final technique can be determined.
Common techniques used for cheek implant surgery include:
Transoral Approach (mouth approach)
This is the most common approach to placing cheek implants when it is an isolated procedure. The incisions are made inside the mouth above the upper teeth on each side.
Transpalpebral Approach (eyelid approach)
Certain cheek implants that are not too large can be placed through an eyelid incision.
When cheek implants are placed in conjunction with other facial procedures-most commonly a facelift-the implants may be inserted through the same incision.
Cheek implant surgery may be performed safely in an office-based surgical suite, an outpatient surgery center or a hospital. The surgery can be performed under general anesthesia-in which case you are completely asleep-or local anesthesia with sedation, in which case you remain awake, but drowsy and relaxed. You will not feel pain, but you may notice some gentle tugging.
The surgery takes one to two hours. If only cheek implants are placed, most patients return home after the procedure. If other procedures are combined and the surgery time lasts longer than five hours, we usually recommend that you stay overnight.
There is surprisingly little pain from the procedure. Of course, you will be provided with pain medication in the postoperative period. You should keep your head elevated 45 degrees for the first three days to help relieve the swelling. Cold compresses used 10 minutes every hour while awake for the first three days will help reduce swelling. Avoid a heavy compress. A Ziploc bag filled with frozen peas works well. In addition,your doctor will prescribe supplements that will help minimize the bruising and swelling. If the implants are placed through the mouth, we will also prescribe an antibiotic mouthwash and antibiotics to take by mouth. There will be bruising and swelling in the cheeks and around the eyes which will start to improve after three days. You may start wearing makeup within the first few days after surgery. The stitches inside the mouth will dissolve in 10 to 14 days. Most people will face the public in a week to 10 days.
Bruising and swelling-Remember, this may get worse before it gets better. In most people swelling starts to improve after the third day. The bruising will subside in seven to 14 days.
Tightness in the cheeks-This sensation is produced by the swelling and will improve as the swelling resolves.
Numbness of the cheeks-Numbness of the cheeks is an expected temporary symptom. Generally, sensation returns fully within six to 12 months.
You may resume non-strenuous activities within the first week. You should avoid straining, bending and lifting during the early postoperative period, the first seven to 10 days. You will be advised to wait two to three weeks before resuming strenuous activity and exercise. You will be placed on a liquid diet for the first few days. You will then be allowed to gradually progress to your normal diet.
Cheek implant surgery is the most predictable way to enhance the cheek area. Due to the swelling from the surgery, it may take three to six months before the maximum definition is achieved.
The results of cheek implant surgery are long lasting. Since cheek implants are made from synthetic material, it is possible that they may need to be revised in the future. However, unlike breast implants, most people do not have to have these replaced in their lifetime.


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Various types of water filtration systems to provide clean water for drinking, cooking and bathing at home have become necessary in modern society. For those who have a health concern about the purity of water at home, a water purification system is increasingly deemed a necessity, along with other standard home appliances.
There are many types of water filtration systems available for almost any use, whether it's well water or municipal water. There are also different purification methods that can be matched with a variety of common water contamination concerns such as chloroform, arsenic, lead, nitrate, radon, nitrite, and E. coli bacteria.
Even bottled water isn't always that pure…in fact, some of it is merely filtered tap water, not to mention BPA leeching from some plastic containers. Bottled water is regulated even less by the EPA than city water supplies.
Basic Types of Water Filtration Systems
Here are the basic types of water purification options from which to choose that can help you decide which is best for your family.
1. Carafe Filters – These are just simple pitcher-type containers with a filter cartridge. Water is poured into the container, drained through the replaceable cartridge and fresh water is produced in the holding area. You can store a couple of these in your refrigerator for extra water all day.
Even though most of these brands are adequate to filter out lead, chloroform and some other contaminates, they can be less practical for more than two people in a household. Plus, if your family uses several gallons of water day, this can be quite a hassle. Carafes can be good for a short-term solution for drinking water, but do not address contaminated water for lots of cooking or bathing.
2. Faucet Mounted Filters – These are handy in a pinch when you've just got to get your water filtered for drinking and cooking at point of use. They perform moderately well in filtering contaminated tap water, but generally slow the water flow.
Also, some faucet mounted filters don't always fit each type of faucet and can be a hassle. The cartridge must be changed regularly and sometimes quite often, depending on how contaminated your water is.
3. Countertop Filters – A countertop filter typically offers more advanced filtering than a carafe or faucet mounted filter. They also can produce larger amounts of clean water more quickly.
However, they do take up precious counter space, but are easy to install and don't require calling a plumber. Not all brands fit all faucets.
A countertop filter can be one of the best portable water purifier solutions since they can be removed easily and moved to another location. They offer more heavy duty purification, faster water flow. There are many brands and filtering options available.
4. Undercounter Filters – There are many quality brands of under sink water purification models that are great for point of use filtration. They offer a more permanent way to filter your water.
Similar to counter top filters, they produce quick flow water and some brands offer superior purification guarantees for various contaminates.
This type requires professional plumbing modifications to the sink or countertop. A hole is typically drilled where a separate water dispenser is placed next to the original water faucet. Under sink filters free up the counter space, but do take up a small amount of cabinet space, depending on the model you choose.
5. Reverse Osmosis Filters – Water purification by reverse osmosis is typically used when it's necessary to filter heavily contaminated water. This is the only type of water purifier that is certified to remove arsenic. It can also remove dissolved solids.
Water is pushed through a semi-permeable membrane that removes heavy contaminates. Mineral nutrients are also stripped from the water as well during the treatment.
The process is extremely slow, produces waste water of more than double the produced clean water and takes up a lot of space under a counter. These units require a professional plumber to installl. You will also need to periodically replace the membrane and keep the purifier clean by sanitizing it with bleach from time to time.
6. Whole House Filters – Today's whole house filters are easy to install, located outside the living space of a house, offer long filter life and produce purified water at a low cost.
There's also a large variety of purifiers developed for specific needs such as for municipal water and well water.
Not only can they filter sediment, rust and chlorine, but some whole house filters can remove volatile organic compounds, fluoride, metals, cysts and other harmful contaminants.
A whole house filter must be professionally installed by a plumber. Many models use multiple filters for different contaminants, which will need to be replaced on a specified basis for best service.
This is the only comprehensive water filtration method that produces purified water for bathing, cooking and drinking. From the moment the water hits the faucets, it's filtered.
In order to choose the best type of water filtration system for your home, you will need to consider how much water you use daily, what contaminates need filtering, how much your budget will allow and what models offer you the most benefits overall.


text: Tegra 2 smartphones from Motorola. At first glance, it looks like a Motorola Defy. Closer inspection, however, reveals a slightly elongated speaker above the Motorola logo, different volume controls down the right-hand side, and possibly a front-facing camera top-left. We've already seen the words "Motorola" and "Olympus" cohabiting in the official UPnP Forum with bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi confirmed by the Bluetooth SIG and WiFi Alliance. What this is, we can only guess. See a second snap after the break.


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About Reimagine Education
Reimagine Education is an annual, Philadelphia-based event, that is co-hosted by Wharton, The SEI Center, and QS (Quacquerelli Symonds). The event is convened on the premise that 'educational theories, practices, and policies have always operated in a state of flux, and have always been subject to critique and development'. The event organizers seek to provide a platform 'whereby academics, educational entrepreneurs, thought-leaders, and policy-makers can unite to ensure that the world's tertiary education system is preparing its students for the economy, society, and challenges of the future'.
I had the honour to present The Bootstrapping Checklist at the Reimagine Education Awards in Philadelphia on December 5, 2016. The Checklist was Shortlisted in the Teaching Delivery Category, and is the result of over 10 years of research and experimentation in the classroom, and I have a host of people to thank for their support and patience, especially my wife and my family and friends, and Kristan Uccello, Salar Chagpar of Prepr.org, CTO of Stanford University Dr. Paul Kim, TDSB CTO Peter Singh, Marc Lijour, Cindy van Wonderen, and many others, and most especially the kids at Robert Service Sr PS.
It is no secret that public education has slowly and systematically been eroded in the United States for at least the past 30 years, and both the public and private sector will be vying for a slice of the ever-growing global 'EdTech Pie' – automate education to solve the 25 million 2030 global teacher shortage, or also invest in public education globally to ensure that technology facilitates our human connection by training and supporting teachers to be innovative and entrepreneurial.
As an advocate for social and open innovation, and the arts and entrepreneurial education in our classrooms, I do believe that the public and private sectors have critically everything to offer each other if we are to solve the many problems facing our global community now and into the future.
I want to thank the The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, QS Top Universities, and the organizers of the 2016 Reimagine Education Awards for inviting a Canadian public school teacher to represent the new innovative spirit taking place in our local and global teaching profession, and I look forward to further engaging the global educational ecosystem as we move into a new world where automation will coexist and complement a healthy and vibrant physically and remotely connected global learning community.
And thanks Jack Hammond – it is indeed 'an uncommon revolution".
Here you can watch the 2 minute video prepared for the Wharton QS Stars Reimagine Education Awards 2016 in Philadelphia.
*video credit Erin Pallett, TDSB
More details about the program are available here:
The Bootstrapping Checklist was presented on December 5, 2016 in Philadelphia at the Reimagine Education Awards and exists in the Creative Commons as an open innovation project.
Special thanks to Kristan Uccello, Dr. Paul Kim CTO of GSE at Stanford, CTO at TDSB Peter Singh, and Salar Chagpar and Marc Lijour at Prepr.org
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