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AUTOBIOGRAPHY."Etiam capillus unus habet umbram suam." —Proverb. "And this dear freedom hath begotten me this peace, that I mourn not that end which must be, nor spend one wish to have one minute added to the uncertain date of my years." —BACON. EDITED BY
IN making arrangements for the issue of this Autobiography presently after my decease, one important point is its publication in the United States.
It is my wish, and that of my Executors, that it should be published by our friends, MESSRS. FIELDS, OSGOOD, & CO., of Boston; and every requisite has been provided for their edition being of a similar character and quality with the English. Theirs is therefore the edition authorized by me and my Executors.
HARRIET MARTINEAU.AMBLESIDE, July 22d, 1869.
Ill health and terrors. Fragments of recollection. Early piety. Early politics. Early social morals. Love of money and management of it. Sewing.7
Journey to Newcastle. A sun‐dial. A falling star. Religious progress.22
Tabulating Bible morals. Unitarianism and Christianity. Milton. Opening speculation. Vain‐glorious visions. Training in self‐denial. Absence from home. Birth and infancy of a sister. Schooling at home. Fear. Laziness. Notions of death. Seeing the sea. Not seeing objects.27
School life. Home life. Reading. Deafness. Politics and foreigners.47
Faults and misery. Going to Bristol.64
Family relations. Studies. Fundamental conviction. Effect on religious belief.75
First appearance in print. Method of composition.90
Calamities. Deafness. Death of brother and his child. Of father. Of betrothed. Bad health. More authorship. The Houlstons. Mr. Fox. Diffusion Society. Loss of property. Efforts. Disappointment. Prize essays. Close of my Unitarian period.95
Scheme of the Political Economy Series. Unsuccessful negotiations. Arrangements. Success. Removal to London.122
London lodgings. Life there. Amount of work. Times of work. Methods of work. Materials. Anecdote of Mr. Cropper. The Population question and the Quarterly Review. Mr. Malthus. The Edinburgh Review. Mr. Empson. Poor‐law Series. Lord Brougham. Poor‐law reform and the Times. Collins and Wilkie. Miss Berry. Mrs. Fry. Robert Owen. Mrs. Marcet. My political disgraces abroad. Plot in fiction. Dutch detail. Beachy Head. Protection doctrine. Sir Alexander Johnstone. Mother and Aunt come to me. Publisher's encroachment. "Briery Creek." "The Three Ages." "The Farrers of Budge Row." Illness. Co‐operation with government. Conclusion of the work. Money matters. Why I went to America.139
"Literary Lionism." Norwich at the beginning of the century. William Taylor. Mrs. Barbauld. Miss Aikin. Mr. Hallam. Moore. Lord Brougham. Lord Durham. Lord Jeffrey. Dean Milman. Lord Murray. Sydney Smith. Malthus. Mr. Whishaw and the Romillys. The Hallams. Mr. Roger's breakfasts. Mr. Harness. Whig literary parties. Lord Campbell. Archbishop Whately. Bishops Stanley, Lonsdale, and Otter. Charles Buller. Milnes. Mr. Grote. Mr. Roebuck. Mr. Macaulay. Vanity in men. Campbell. Babbage. Sir E. Landseer. Dr. Whewell. Bulwer. Campbell. Babbage. Admiral Beaufort. Sir C. and Lady Lyell. Charles Darwin. Dr. Dalton. page: ix Mrs. Somerville. Joanna Baillie. Political and scientific men. Sir C. Bell and others. The Artists. Sir A. Callcott. Chantrey. Allan Cunningham. Westmacott. Phillips. Macready. The Kembles. Sir C. Eastlake. Other artists. Blue‐stocking parties. Miss Berry's. Lady Mary Shepherd's. Lady Stepney. My own soirées. Intimate friends. Mrs. Marsh's first novel. The Carlyles. Mazzini. John Sterling. Leigh Hunt. Thomas Carlyle. Occasional mornings. Sitting for portraits and casts. Mr. Warburton's Dissection Bill. Mr. Toynbee's request. Professional phrenologists' judgments on me. Coleridge. Godwin. Condition of Woman. Basil Montagu. Morning visitors. Dr. Chalmers. Mr. Chadwick. Rowland Hill. Lord Monteagle. Mr. G.R. Porter. Mr. Urquhart. Other morning visitors. Capel Lofft, junior. The Brownings. Miss Mitford. Talfourd. Mr. H.F. Chorley. Miss Landon. Correspondents. Miss Edgeworth. Fraser's hoax. Miss Kelty. Miss Bremer. Modes of authorship among my acquaintance.205
Mr. Mill on national character. My objects in travelling. My companion. Anti‐slavery experience. Dr. Julius. Our pilot. New York riots. Three parties. Alarms at Philadelphia and elsewhere. Establishing an understanding. Hearing all sides. Crisis at Boston. Invitation to an Anti‐slavery meeting. Consequences to myself. Other results. Last trial for Blasphemy. Censure from friends. Virtual treachery from friends. Personal danger. The journey. The Texas question. Scepticism and apathy of the citizen majority. Change in the times. The English in America. Americans of note. The Emersons. Mr. Everett. The Sedgwicks. Statesmen. Calhoun. Clay. Webster. Deterioration in public men. Margaret Fuller. Mad people. N.P. Willis. Curious incident. Parable. Depth of American impression. Safety of travel. Judge Marshall's letter. Mysterious valediction. Voyage home.329
Booksellers' proffers and methods. "Society in America." "Retrospect of Western Travel." Proposed Scheme of a new periodical. First novel. "Deerbrook." Remarkable suggestion. "How to Observe," and smaller pieces. The Princess Victoria. The Queen. Her Coronation. Lord Durham and his family. Topographical notes to Shakspere's Scotch and Italian plays. British Association meeting at Newcastle. The Lakes and Scotland. Mrs. Crowe and Dr. Samuel Brown. Ailsie. Continental journey. Illness.398
Morbid conditions as a matter of study. Causes of illness. Retreat to Tynemouth. "The Hour and the Man." "The Playfellow." Taking advice in authorship. "Life in the Sick‐room." Refusal of a pension. Charity fund. Testimonial.439
Anti‐theological progression.466
Recovery. "Letters on Mesmerism." Persecution of convalescents restored by Mesmerism. Leaving Tynemouth.472
Relish of life at last. No dislike of death. Medical criticism. First seeing Mr. Atkinson. Lodging at Waterhead. Country visiting declined. Reasons for settling at Ambleside. Buying field and planning house.483
Long credit system. Building house. Mysterious present. Wordsworth's tree. First acquaintance with Wordsworth. The poet and the man. Hartley Coleridge. Exploration of the District. Mesmerising the sick. Liabilities. Margaret Fuller. Jane's arrival. "Forrest and Game‐law Tales." Correspondence with Sir Robert Peel. Garden and sun‐dial. Tourists. Leaving home.502
"The Billow and the Rock." Going to the East. Dention in the Mediterranean. Politics in Egypt. Profit of travel. Conception of book. Preparation of book. Correspondence with Mr. Atkinson. Emerson. "Household Education." "Eastern Life."531
- APPENDIX A.—Miss Berry 553
- APPENDIX B.—Memorial against Prosecution for Opinion 557
- APPENDIX C.—A Month at Sea 559
- APPENDIX D.—Correspondence about a Pension 587
- PORTRAIT OF HARRIET MARTINEAU. 1833 Frontispiece
- THE KNOLL, AMBLESIDE. 1846. Sketched by HAMMERSLEY, drawn on wood by HARVEY, and engraved by HARRIET L. CLARKE. 503
INTRODUCTION TO HARRIET MARTINEAU'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY.AMBLESIDE, March, 1855.
FROM my youth upwards I have felt that it was one of the duties of my life to write my autobiography. I have always enjoyed, and derived profit from, reading that of other persons, from the most meagre to the fullest: and certain qualities of my own mind,—a strong consciousness and a clear memory in regard to my early feelings,—have seemed to indicate to me the duty of recording my own experience. When my life became evidently a somewhat remarkable one, the obligation presented itself more strongly to my conscience: and when I made up my mind to interdict the publication of my private letters, the duty became unquestionable. For thirteen or fourteen years it has been more or less a weight on my mind that the thing was not done. Twice in my life I made a beginning; once in 1831, and again about ten years later, during my long illness at Tynemouth: but both attempts stopped short at an early period, answering no other purpose than preserving some facts of my childhood which I might otherwise have forgotten. Of late years, I have often said to my most intimate friends that I felt as if I could not die in peace till this work was done; and there has been no lack of encouragement and instigation on their part: but, while I was in health, there was always so much to do that was immediately wanted, that, as usually happens in such cases, that which was not immediately necessary was deferred. At page: 2 the beginning of this last winter, however, I had hopes of being able to unite my political work with this; and on New Year's Day I said to myself that the year must not close without my having recorded the story of my life. I was probably strengthened in this purpose by having for some time past felt that my energies were declining, and that I had no longer a right to depend on being able to do whatever I chose. Two or three weeks more settled the business. Feeling very unwell, I went to London to obtain a medical opinion in regard to my health. Two able physicians informed me that I had a mortal disease, which might spare me some considerable space of life, but which might, as likely as not, destroy me at any moment. No doubt could remain after this as to what my next employment should be: and as soon after my return home as I had settled my business with my Executor, I began this autobiography. I thought it best to rewrite the early portion, that the whole might be offered from one point of view, and in a consistent spirit. Without any personal desire about living a few months or weeks more or less, I rather hope that I may be able to finish my story with my own hands. If not, it will be done by another, from materials of more or less value. But one part which ought to be done by myself is the statement of my reasons for so serious a step as forbidding the publication of my private correspondence; and I therefore stop at the Third Period of my Memoir, to write this Introduction, to the following passages of which I request the reader's earnest attention.
I admit, at the outset, that it is rather a piece of self‐denial in me to interdict the publication of my letters. I have no solicitude about fame, and no fear of my reputation of any sort being injured by the publication of any thing I have ever put upon paper. My opinions and feelings have been remarkably open to the world; and my position has been such as to impose no reserves on a disposition naturally open and communicative; so that if any body might acquiesce in the publication of correspondence, it should be myself. Moreover, I am disposed to think that what my friends tell me is true; that it would be rather an advantage to me than the contrary to be known by my page: 3 private letters All these considerations point out to me that I am therefore precisely the person to bear emphatic practical testimony on behalf of the principle of the privacy of epistolary intercourse; and therefore it is that I do hereby bear that testimony.
Epistolary correspondence is written speech; and the onus rests with those who publish it to show why the laws of honor which are uncontested in regard to conversation may be violated when the conversation is written instead of spoken. The plea is of the utility of such material for biographical purposes; but who would admit that plea in regard to fireside conversation? The most valuable conversation, and that which best illustrates character, is that which passes between two friends, with their feet on the fender, on winter nights, or in a summer ramble: but what would be thought of the traitor who should supply such material for biographical or other purposes? How could human beings ever open their hearts and minds to each other, if there were no privacy guaranteed by principles and feelings of honor? Yet has this security lapsed from that half of human conversation which is written instead of spoken. Whether there is still time to restore it, I know not: but I have done my part towards an attempted restoration by a stringent provision in my Will against any public use whatever being made of my letters, unless I should myself authorize the publication of some, which will, in that case, be of some public interest, and not confidential letters. Most of my friends have burnt my letters,—partly because they knew my desire thus to enforce my assertion of the principle, and partly because it was less painful to destroy them while I was still among them than to escape the importunities of hunters of material after my death. Several eminent persons of this century have taken stringent precautions against the same mischief; and very many more, I fear, have taken the more painful precaution of writing no letters which any body would care to have. Seventy years ago, Dr. Johnson said in conversation "It is now become so much the fashion to publish letters, that, in order to avoid it, I put as little into mine as I can." Nobody will question the hardship and mischief of a practice page: 4 which acts upon epistolary correspondence as the spy system under a despotism acts upon speech: and when we find that a half a dozen of the greatest minds of our time have deprived themselves and their friends of their freedom of epistolary speech for the same reason, it does seem to be time that those qualified to bear testimony against such an infringement on personal liberty should speak out.
"But," say unscrupulous book‐makers and readers, "there are many eminent persons who are so far from feeling as you do that they have themselves prepared for the publication of their letters. There was Doddridge:—he left a copy of every letter and note that he ever wrote, for this very purpose. There was Madame D'Arblay:—on her death‐bed, and in extreme old age, she revised and had copies made of all the letters she received and wrote when in the height of her fame as Fanny Burney,—preparing for publication the smooth compliments and monstrous flatteries written by hands that had long become dust. There was Southey:—he too kept copies, or left directions, by which he arranged the method of making his private letters to his friends property to his heirs. These, and many more, were of a different way of thinking from you."—They were indeed: and my answer is,—what were the letters worth, as letters, when these arrangements became known? What would fireside conversation be worth, as confidential talk, if it was known that the speaker meant to make it a newspaper article the next day? And when Doddridge's friends, and Southey's, heard that what they had taken for conversational out‐pouring on paper was so much literary production, to appear hereafter in a book,—what was the worth of those much‐prized letters then? Would the correspondents not as soon have received a page of a dissertation, or the proof of a review article? Surely the only word necessary as to this part of the question is a word of protest against every body, or every eminent person, being deprived of epistolary liberty because there have been some among their predecessors or contemporaries who did not know how to use it, or happen to value it.
We are recommended, again, to "leave the matter to the dis‐ page: 5 cretion discretion of survivors." I, for my part, have too much regard for my Executors to bequeath to them any such troublesome office as withstanding the remonstrances of any number of persons who may have a mind to see my letters, or of asserting a principle which it is my business to assert for myself. If they were to publish my letters, they would do what I believe to be wrong: and if they refused to publish them, they might be subject to importunity or censure which I have no right to devolve upon them. And why are we to leave this particular piece of testamentary duty to the discretion of survivors, when we are abundantly exhorted, in the case of every other, to do our own testamentary duty ourselves,—betimes, carefully and conscientiously?
Then comes the profit argument,—the plea of how much the world would have lost without the publication of the letters of A. B. and C. This is true, in a way. The question is whether the world has not lost more by the injury to epistolary freedom than it has gained by reading the letters of nonconsenting letter‐writers. There will always be plenty of consenting and willing letter‐writers: let society have their letters. But there should be no others,—at least till privacy is altogether abolished as an unsocial privilege. This grossly utilitarian view does not yet prevail; and I do not think it ever will. Meantime, I claim the sanction of every principle of integrity, and every feeling of honor and delicacy, on behalf of my practice. I claim, over and above these, the sanction of the law.—Law reflects the principles of morals; and in this case the mirror presents a clear image of the right and the duty. The law vests the right of publication of private letters solely in the writer, no one else having any such right during the author's life, or after his death, except by his express permission. On the knowledge of this provision I have acted, in my arrangements about my own correspondence; and I trust that others, hitherto unaccustomed to the grave consideration of the subject, will feel, in justice to myself and others who act with me, that there can be no wrong, no moral inexpediency, in the exercise of a right thus expressly protected by the Law. If, by what I have done, I have fixed attention upon the morality of the case, this will be a greater social benefit than page: 6 the publication of any letters written by me, or by persons far wiser and more accomplished than myself.
I have only to say further, in the way of introduction, a word or two as to my descent and parentage. On occasion of the Revelation of the Edict of Nantes, in 1688, a surgeon of the name of Martineau, and a family of the name of Pierre, crossed the Channel, and settled with other Huguenot refugees, in England. My ancestor married a young lady of the Pierre family, and settled in Norwich, where his descendants afforded a succession of surgeons up to my own day. My eminent uncle, Mr. Philip Meadows Martineau, and my eldest brother, who died before the age of thirty, were the last Norwich surgeons of the name.—My grandfather, who was one of the honorable series, died at the age of forty‐two, of a fever caught among his poor patients. He left a large family, of whom my father was the youngest. When established as a Norwich manufacturer, my father married Elizabeth Rankin, the eldest daughter of a sugar‐refiner at Newcastle upon Tyne. My father and mother had eight children, of whom I was the sixth: and I was born on the 12th of June, 1802.


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for those craving the toys mc coy indiana jones, but don't have $800 to get one off ebay, i have found a very good imitation.
it's an unauthorized version of indiana jones called "the adventurer" and is made by a company called toy action.
the figure' head is an excellent likeness of harrison ford mounted on a dragon body. the clothes are outstanding except for the jacket and hat, which can easily be replaced. i have the kenner vintage jacket and a re-cast of the toys mc coy fedora i got off e-bay. the only other sub par piece of equipment is the holster, which also can be replaced with a better version.
i got this figure off e-bay, and was hesitant, because it looks horrible with the crappy hat and jacket. but replace those two pieces and you'll be very pleased. this figure is selling for $40-$70 on e-bay. and no, i'm not the seller. , just one very satisfied indiana jones fan who finally has an excellent 12 inch version of this character.

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Deadline for low-income Texans to qualify for help on energy bills looming
(Austin, Texas) – Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston) today joined Representative Sylvester Turner (D-Houston) and advocates urging low-income Texans to sign up for LITE-UP Texas energy bill assistance before the August 10, 2013 deadline.
The LITE-UP Texas program is designed to help qualified low-income individuals who live in areas where they can choose their own electricity provider to reduce their monthly cost of electric service. During this year's regular session, the 83rd Texas Legislature made profound changes to this program, increasing the discount from 16.5 percent to 82 percent. The 82 percent discount will be effective for this September and also for May, June, July and August of 2014.
"Time is running out for low-income and elderly Texans to get the help they need to keep the power on in late summer," said Ellis. "We are here to spread the word to make sure that Texans know there is help on the way."
In 1999 the legislature created the System Benefit Fund to help low-income Texans pay summer energy bills when Texas deregulated electric utility companies. The Fund's goal was to assist the least fortunate Texans in braving the summer heat, and as temperatures across the state soar to increasingly high levels, that mission is more critical than ever. Unfortunately, this session, the legislature ended the surcharge on customers' electricity bills but took steps to provide a discount on customers' September electricity bills for 2013 and May through August bills for 2014. According to the Public Utility Commission, about 500,000 Texans received aid from the System Benefit Fund to help pay their summer bills.
Since the creation of the System Benefit Fund, the legislature has often neglected to use the full balance to help Texans pay their summer electric bills, instead redirecting the balance to shore up budget shortfalls. For instance, in 2011 $650 million was left in the Fund instead of distributed to senior and needy Texans.
"I opposed the reverse Robin Hood plan to take from the poor," said Ellis. "The System Benefit Fund was created for the explicit purpose of helping low-income Texans pay rising energy bills after electric deregulation. That's where the money should be going and where Texans want it to go. Unfortunately, our side did not prevail, but at least there is the silver lining that Texans will receive a bigger discount this summer and in 2014, so Texans need to take advantage of it while they can."


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Jeffrey Depaz Donis (01 TU Jrs), was invited to participate in the US Club Soccer's id2 camp, which is a National Identification and Development Program. The id2 program provides an opportunity for the country's elite youth soccer players to be identified and developed, and scouted for inclusion in U.S. Soccer's National Team programs.
Jeffrey Depaz Donis was touted by Top Drawer Soccer as one of the top players at the id2 Camp. Here is what they said:
MF Jeffrey Depaz Donis, Triangle United SA: "Despite losing 3-0 in the first game on Saturday, Depaz Donis was very good on the ball. His technical skills were well above what one would expect for his age. What he lacks in size, he makes up for quickness and speed."
Here is the article on TopDrawer Soccer
Here is the player roster from the event


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Daily Archives: October 18, 2012
Forecast for Marathon
That perfect (or near-perfect) fall weather we've been patiently waiting for has seemingly arrived here in Marathon, bringing sunny days, calm winds and cooler nights– the perfect weather for spending the day at the pool and a night on the porch, enjoying the breeze. We're setting up water adventures left and right…from jet-skiing to parasailing, now is the best time of the year to get out on the water for some sun & fun. Stop by the front desk here at Tranquility Bay Hotel & Resort and have one of our friendly front desk agents help you arrange the perfect outdoor activity! We know you come to our beautiful Marathon hotel to have fun, relax and really unwind, so now's your chance to make sure you're getting the most out of your vacation with us.
This week's temperatures look to be holding at about 85 degrees, with nighttime temperatures cooling off to a pleasant 75 degrees or so. The chance of rain is forecasted to hover at about 20% this week (a nice respite from this summer's near constant threat of thunderstorms!) and we're celebrating with a nice tropical drink down at TJ's Tikki Bar.
Anyone want to join us?


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It was.
News from the UK tells me that they are basking in a heatwave, which all seems bizarre.
However, weather or no weather, it was time to explore the town a little more, so I decided to go for a wander.
Walking along the beach was the way to go.
It is the sort of sand that gives the underneath of your feet a jolly good scratch with every footstep. Not unpleasant, but a very different feel to some of the silica sand beaches of Australia where we have been so very recently.
The beach itself is more "working town" beach than "Mediterranean resort" beach, too.
The edges are heaped with concrete blocks and old fishing nets and there is a tide mark of small pieces of vegetative matter which has been washed up, lying like a long necklace made of natural artifacts along the sand.
There is a lot of building going on here, which will rob the present houses of their sea view.
The marina is full of boats: many tourist day tripper boats to see the marine life and the Corsican coastline; many small fishing boats and the usual larger cruisers and yachts.
But it does not have a swank air at all. It is more workaday and understated.
Around the harbour are the expected lines of cafes, bars and restaurants, interspersed with little fishing shacks
It is France, yet it doesn't feel quite like France. Almost, but not quite. There is also a slight Italian tinge here, and the language of the locals sounds like a torrent of French with the odd Italian thrown in. There is a lot of "ciao-ing" amidst the "hee-haw" of French sounds.
The buildings are tatty. When you glance into open doorways, in the dark you see stone stairs and courtyards, peeling paint, old bicycles and buckets.
The people have a way of staring at you, whilst drawing on their cigarettes and carrying on their street corner conversations and leaving you with the distinct feeling that you have been judged on several levels and not scored terribly well in any department.
There were several shops by the harbour, many of which sold very nautical gear.
The window dressers still working on the old principle of "shove as much as you can into the window.. and leave it until it goes completely yellow and faded before removing it" giving a very old fashioned feel.
Watching the ferry load up before meandering home in the weak sunset, the draw of a hot bath was appealing.
The hotel Mog was waiting for me when I got back. He knows well not to go into the hotel, but that does not stop his very sweet little face peeping through the windows. He likes the car, too, and was curling his way round it in a very proprietorial way.
So long as he doesn't decide to pee on it, that is fine...
And maybe tonight I could have my bath without the housekeeping staff barging in?
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The streets of Venice ("calli") flooded with color, music and masks: what better time to be in Venice if not the Carnival? Every streets and every corner, even the most hidden of the city, is full of fun and public parades with mysterious and magical masks: no one can remain indifferent to the Carnival, from a Venetian accustomed to this fascinating show, to a tourist admiring the blaze of festivities for the first time.
Venetian masks are known throughout the world and make sure that everyone can become something else: a nineteenth century lady or a clown, a princess or a scary monster!
During the Carnival you can enjoy delicious delicacies such as "chiacchiere" or "galani" (sweet fried and then sprinkled with powdered sugar that have a particular crumbly texture) and "frittelle" (also fried and enriched with cream and raisins): these preparations that can be tasted in any Venetian pastry, are available only during the Carnival and this only serves to make them even more appetizing!
Here's the events not to be missed!
26-27 January 2013
Venetian Festival on the water
Opening of Carnival 2013 with fireworks and performances on the water.
Saturday, February 2, starting from 2.30 p.m.
Traditional "Marie Festival"
The traditional "Procession of Marie"
Sunday, February 3, Piazza San Marco, at 12 p.m.
Flight of the Angel 2013
One of the most anticipated events of the Carnival of Venice
The Best Masked Costume Contest 2013
The most awaited contest of the Carnival, where competitors parade on stage at the Grand Theatre
From February 2nd to February 12, from 8.45 p.m..
The Grand Theatre of St. Mark's Square
Entertainment in St. Mark's Square with music and shows
February 12, from 11.30 p.m.
The silent water parade
A water parade of gondolas and traditional boats that float along the Canal Grande
Events of the 2013 Carnival for children and families
From 2 to 12 February 2013
2013 International Kids' Carnival at the Biennale!
Lights, games, colors, forms, and shows, 5 minutes only from the hotel.
2nd and 9th February 2013
Animated tales for children at Grimani Palace
Animated tales with actors and music, from Italian tales by Italo Calvino.
January 26th, 2nd and 9th February 2013
"St_art": art for kids!
Workshops and activities for children at the Palazzo Grassi
Here you can view a video of Carnival 2012!
From January 26th to February 12th 2013!


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There seems to be two sides to the stereotypical coin when it comes to portraying librarians. They're either shy, strict, shushing, and often elderly ladies, or they're the young, hot "sexy librarian" who will take off her glasses and let her hair down to seduce you. But there have been exceptions to the rule, proving that smart and witty librarians can be "sexy" without the cleavage. No matter how they're portrayed, it's interesting to see the many iterations of librarians in books, movies, and even music videos over the years. Let's take a look back at the evolution of these book-stamping babes now!


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What is your favorite PBS or KCPT program and why?
Check, Please! is the program I enjoy the most. The show does a great job of highlighting local restaurants, covering not only the food and drink each restaurant serves, but also the price point, ambiance and service that
patrons can expect. In addition, the show's host, Doug Frost, is a Master Sommelier. Doug does a great job of working in segments that simplify the sometimes complex world of wine.
What do you enjoy most about being involved with KCPT?
My experience with KCPT has been very rewarding due to the people involved with the organization. The staff, the Board of Directors and the Community Advisory Board are passionate about public television and the Kansas City community.
Why should people support KCPT?
There are numerous reasons to support KCPT, but a few of the most important reasons (in my mind) are as follows:
As a KCPT subscriber, I would like to compliment the Board and RUCKUS staff for giving equal time to voices of moderation (such as Mary O'Halloran) on all of the Ruckus issues. O'Halloran brings reason and fairness to issues in this increasingly unfair and illogical political world. Please forward to Nick and the Ruckus crew. Bill Doty, Overland Park
Hello, my name is Remington Menroe I am a local artist here in Kansas City, Mo I spend a lot of my time volunteering with veterans, senior citizens and at risk youth. Last year along there was more suicides among our vets here at home, then soldiers kills overseas, 3 out of 5 senior citizens are shut in's, and suffer from depression, and our children/teens today live with depressions, anxiety of fitting in, bullying and much more. Many turn to drugs alcohol and many run away from home. Sometimes these members of community our mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, our children, our friend and family just need a friend, and little bit of hope, and something to look forwards to.
Many times while volunteering, it's has comes up that I am an artist, and many would say to me they can't even draw a stick figure, one thing lead to another an next thing I knew I have a house full of veterans, at risk youth and senior citizens I would get out all of my art supplies out. Many really took to it, many never even picked up a paint brush or played with clay and you know after showing then the tricks n techniques and the how to's, they was drawing more than stick figures. After that they wanted more, to learn more do more. So on the weekends and a few times a week id have an open house, put out the art supplies and next thing you knew I had 10 to 15 people in my home, from all walks of life, caring on, laughing painting drawing sculpting and in the time they was there they got to think about something positive, creative, and escape for a little while their lives, and get lost in something that made them smile, laugh and they socialized with others who had many of the same issues they deal with day after day their physical limitations, financial hardship, disabilities, depression and so on.
I can't change the world, but I can help make a difference in the lives of those around me, I can offer those in our community something fun and creative, I can offer an escape from the day to day even if it's for just a few hours a day, a few times a week. I have the space, the knowhow and now trying to get the community to help me stock the art supplies so anyone and everyone who comes to my studio can't learn about, explore and experience the arts.
Now I find myself having to ask for help, from the community. I have started a nonprofit I've taking my studio and im making into a community art studio and gallery. I have everything lined and up and ready to go, I just need help to finish out the space and stock the shelves with art supplies, paints, brushes pens papers glues and so forth.
Missouri Art Projects "MAP", is a non-profit art studio/workshop here in Kansas City Missouri. We believe that we do not have to lose the many benefits of art due to the uncertain economic times when we can work as a community to contribute, facilitate, and promote artistic growth for the enrichment of all. MAP will provide everyone in our community access to a free or low-cost hands-on approach to discovering and keeping art in their lives. At MAP we believe that "art can touch the soul, shape a future and strengthen a community."
MAP will offer the community the chance that many would not normally have, to learn about and explore the many different art mediums along with free or low-cost supplies needed along with instructions, tricks, tips and techniques used in each medium such as drawing, sketching, painting, sculpting and much more.
Who benefits from MAP programs: our brothers, sisters, moms, dads, our children, our family and friends, our Veterans, Senior Citizens, Persons living with debilitating/terminal illness and conditions, Single parents and their children, Persons with mental and physical disabilities, local schools, after school programs and local youth groups and local new/emerging artists. The community as a whole, for art brings us many seen and unseen benefits. Art makes for a more vibrant and creative environment in which we live. Art in our community has a ripple effect, so by hosting art shows and exhibits and assisting our new local artist as well as established artist, the resulting generation of sales, and increased interest in art will attract visitors that will stimulate economic growth and prosperity in our business community.
How the Programs work:
Through donations and sponsorships MAP will provide a warm and inviting work space 5 days a week to the community and provide free or low cost art supplies and well as instruction by qualified volunteers. Each month a new art medium will be presented for our community to learn about and explore with hands-on sessions. We will be provide art supplies to our local schools, after school groups, and other community groups here in our community.
How our programs make a difference in the community:
Art can help our members of the community who live with extraordinary hardships find a creative outlet for stress relief and bring community members who share common bonds together. Art stimulates more creative thinking, and ideas, it can bridge cultural gaps, create new friendships and partnerships with in our community. Intermingling art with public places and local businesses creates a more vibrant and artistic community for all.
How you can help:
On average the cost of art supplies that we provide free to the community per person is $8.50.
Each day we host 8 community members per art session 4 times a day, that's 32 community members a day which is 160 per week and an impressive 640 community members a month that will be have access to explore and benefit from the programs at MAP.
MAP relies on financial donations and donations of art supplies to make all this possible. Every donation helps-from a onetime donation or ongoing monthly or yearly sponsorships. You can help us make a difference in the many lives in our community and help create a brighter and more creative and vibrant community for us all.Individual1 session1 month3 months6 months1 year1 Individual$8.50$34.00$102.00$204.00$408.00Group of 8$68.00$272.00$816.00$1,632.00$3,264.0064 members$544.00$2,176.00$1,632.00$3,264.00$6,528.00Sponsor an artist$25.00$50.00$75.00$100.00$250.00
For more information please visit our website at freekcmoarts.com
To schedule a meeting for more detailed information,
please call Remington Menroe, Director of MAP at 816-868-9764
or you can Email email@example.com
Donations can be made out to " Missouri Art Project " or you can go to PayPal.com to make a secure and safe donation in the who to send money to please use the email address firstname.lastname@example.com that is a nonprofit status PayPal acct.
MAP is located at 104 Askew Avenue, Kansas City MO 64123
Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.
Remington Menroe
Director of MAP
I do not understand why KCPT run the shows on Create TV that are info commercials for For Profit entities. Americas Test Kitchens is just an example of the type of cooking shows KCPT runs 24/7. The recipies are never shared during the info commercial. The viewing audience is directed to http://www.americastestkitchen.com where to get the recipie one must subscribe by paying a monthly fee.
Perhaps Create TV is the vehicle that created the revenue stream for KCPT to purchase a radio station
No thanks for making a donation to KCPT, it seems the only time your programing is entertaining or adds value is when you are running a fundraising campaign


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George Inness, 1825-1894
Ariccia, 1874
Oil on canvas, 67.3 x144.3 cm (26-1/2 x 56-7/8 in.)
George Inness moved to Italy for the second time in 1870. He painted primarily in Rome and its environs, finding many of his subjects among the scenic lakes and deep valleys of the Alban Hills and the hilltop towns southeast of the Eternal City. The rosy beige, tan, and white buildings of the town of Ariccia crown a ridge that stretches across the middle distance of this panoramic painting. The geometry of the town is balanced by three horizontal elements: the long bridge in the foreground, the horizon, and the strata of thin clouds. Inness captures the characteristic light at the end of the day, a time of stillness and tender melancholy to which he returned in his later work.
Williams and Everett Art Gallery, Boston
Arthur Hunnewell
His daughter, Jane B. Hunnewell, Wellesley, Massachusetts
Vose Galleries, Boston
Acquired by the Putnam Foundation, 1972


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Now my collection is relatively decent in size in comparison to others I've seen around the web world, but trust me, it is more than I can handle anyway!
And the bottom one: eyeshadows, mainly pots and singles
wow... great post idea... and now, I have to say, this is what I call make up collection... and I always thought I was a make up addict!
x Marina
I've been dying to have a goo at your make up stash!! I love the little pink containers with your mascaras and liners. Is it weird that I clicked on each pic to make it full size for a proper gander? No? :D
I'm very inspired to organise my stash now, fabaliss post missus :)
@beautiful me+you - oh really? I thought I was 'normal' *bows head in shame* :) x
@Karen - LOL, come by anytime my dear, and bring some 'swap' stuff with you - 'swapsie partaaay' we will call it, I'm also dying to see your collection, so make sure you post about it!!!!! xx
WOW A-mazing collection! Karen, I enlarged the pics for a closer look too! ;)
Also loving the wee pots from Dunnes!
Nic x
LOL, thank you gorgeous, who knew it's impressive? I honestly didn't! More than I need though, trust me! xoxo
That is a lot of makeup, love it! and i nominated you for The Versatile award!
Oh really? thanks a mill, you are very good, will check that in a jiffy :D! xoxo
I love it when everything is so organised!! Great collection
I hsve Tagged you in 11 questions! Please don't feel like you have to do it just passing it on :)
You are super organised!! I love it :) but I'm shocked by the amount of products you have ^^ OMG!!! now I know why I still can't start my own blog heheh
loooots of kisses!!
@Peniam - Thank you lovie :)! Don't be silly, who cares how much makeup you have? Go on, take the plunge, start a blog, I'm sure you're gonna love writing about makeup :D!!!! xoxo
Now that's the kind of post that I've been waiting for !!! Indeed,you are very weel organised!
I wanted to say "well" :)
LOL, you know me too well to think that I'm organized! It's just a good lookin' mess in my opinion, categorized :D! xoxo
I want to come and play with your makeup
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|Worldwide Flyfishing Discussion Talk flyfishing with members around the world!
|Topic Review (Newest First)
|Jim Miller
So I looked into Todd's advice. Called Bob Meiser (a truely nice guy)....got more advice/information about spey rods/lines than my brain could handle.
So I ordered the SGS Scandit Shooting Head System sized for my CND Solstice.
Pretty neat system w/ interchangable parts to go from scandi to skagit line systems depending on the conditions.
Now I just need to learn how to spey cast!
FWIW: In today's times it is refreshing to talk with a guy like Bob Meiser. Low key...no sell...just tells you what you need to know. If you are looking to buy or build a rod I would call his shop and talk w/ him about what you are wanting to do. His expertise and williness to help you out is something one doesn't find too often! His products are superb! (my next build will be with one of his kits...)
|Jim Miller
|Actually talked w/ Bob Meiser this AM....will explore!
|Take a good look at the Meiser/SGS "Skandit" line system. Covers all the bases.
Line System
I have no experience with sinking systems, and have to enter that arena myself. I would start with the Rio site to get an idea what they recommend for lines for your patricular rod, and would give Poppy a call at the Red Shed for experienced recommendations. good starting points, I think.
|Jim Miller
Thanks JT.
I will give Bob a call....Looks like a fun build with his kit. I will still probably build something....cause it's fun!
Well....found a great deal on a CND Solstice 13'4" 6/7/8 and made the purchase.
Now on to step 2.....what system to line it with?
Will mostly be fishing th Salmon River. The width runs 50 to 150'. Wide pools and runs with big tailouts. Short deep pools up to 8-10' deep. Wide flat areas with "trenches" in the shale rock. The water can run from 200 cfs to 2000 cfs in a matter of days. I fish big speys and buggers down to small nymphs and egg patterns. I will put either a Tibor Riptide or Abel 4 reel on the rod.
I suppose I need to be versitale and adaptable with my line system.
As before ...the floor is open to suggestions.
Thanks all for your help!
Meiser Rods
Jim; A call to Bob could be helpful in deciding which model would best fit your needs. He certainly knows which rods are designed for what.
|Jim Miller
Thanks again JT. The Meiser kit is very attractive and looks like it will yield a very nice rod. The question becomes what series is best for me..classic, S, or mcKinney.
They seem to provide all the parts...and if I want to customize the cork or threadwork....I can easily add cork rings or change up the wraps. NICE!
I was aware of Speypages...but the other site is cool and new to me. Thanks again!
An added resource
Jim, Here is a resource that might be helpful. It is relative to spey casting instruction, etc..
www.flyfishingresearch.net. Click on Bob Pauli's spey casting instruction booklet.
Also www.speypages.com is a great resource forum for gaining information from an international membership.
Good luck.
Meiser Rod
Jim; Yes, the Meiser is a rod I feel you can definately grow into. I can feel it each time I practice with it. Although I have not used it to fish with yet.
I started with learning the single spey, against conventional wisdom I discovered, with an 8/9 wt 13', and it is currently my best cast. I can perform, to some degree, all of the basic casts, but have a ways to go to consider myself proficient. I have a long way to go with left hand up. I started with a mid-belly line (65' head), and that was a mistake for me. Once I dropped back to a short head in the 50 - 55' range, I experienced great improvement. I agree with others that learning the Snap Z, Circle C, and Double Spey will get you fishing sooner than other casts might. Getting the right line for you, and your casting style is very important, and requires some experimenting. I will suggest the Red Shed Fly Shop as a great source for loaning lines to test drive. It has worked for me. Talk with Poppy at www.redshedflyshop.com.
I fish Atlantics 2 or 3 weeks a year, and that gives me considerable spey fishing experience with the river right and left and wind conditions. I also have a Meiser Highlander 3/4/5 wt with a Scandi head that gives me an opportunity to practice spey while trout fishing. I rely heavily on Rio's Modern Spey Casting DVDs with Simon. My wife feels I must have worn the discs out by now. I pick up little bits every time I watch it. I also have Al Buhr's book, Two-Handed Fly Casting which has been quite helpful.
As you will find, muscle memory can be difficult to overcome at first.
After being nervous about switching from single to 2hand casting for a long while, all I can say is that it is a lot more intimidating than it is difficult at least in terms of a double spey and circle C/snap T (not sure there is a difference between the two) when using a skagit line. I believe both are considered easier casts but they will get you fishing in short order and are easy to learn. A couple of guys from the forum had me on my way with a few quick tips at the spey clave last year on the Cape.
Some of the casts required over your opposite shoulder when you are dealing with wind and current direction can be a bit tougher but the basics remain the same and some one with your single handed rod experience will be able to pick up on the nuances quickly. Learning to cast with your opposite hand is much easier as well.
Some guys like to boom out 100+' casts and I don't blame them, spey casting is beautiful to watch. But I think that on our smaller NE rivers like the SR, line control and slowing down the swing and getting to the right depth is the bigger challenge, not casting.
|Jim Miller
Thanks JT!
I was looking at building that exact same rod. Meiser seems to have great kit options for building. Do you feel that the highlander is a rod that you will grow into as your experience grows? Like you I have been single hand fly casting forever. I am not so sure of the learning curve for this new tool.
What kind of casts have you found to be easily learned and useful to get you up and fishing? I look at these videos and wonder if I will ever become proficient!
I would ask the same question of my fellow newbies out there in speyland.
Thanks again...great info and exactly what I am looking for!
Another option
You might want to consider one of the switch rods too. I recently got a Deer Creek 11-8 and love it for the versatility it brings. It will fish skagit, scandi or regular lines overhead quite well. At around $350 plus a versatile line system, I got mine through Bob Meiser, it gives a lot of options.
Meiser Rods
I recently purchased a Meiser Highlander S in a 13' 6" 7 wt that I really enjoy casting. I am fairly new to the sport, and much in the learning mode. I am looking forward to trying it on the SR, however I have only played with short belly lines (Vector 6/7 and 7/8) with ploy leaders, and have not moved to the skagit area yet. I have no doubt this rod will perform well with skagit lines
My main focus is fishing for Atlantics.
Sorry Jim -
I've been blasted at work on a short week then heading out to the west coast to start a new aerospace project. Luckily it might warrant a spey rod in the luggage
Not sure if my previous opinions came thru but there is no such thing as a single rod for true spey fishing and striper fishing. We might want a city car and an oversand vehicle all in one too but one's not going to like Storrow Drive and the other isn't going to handle the trail after the July 4th traffic.
For a river the size of SR, I would go with the Solstice 13'8" 6/7/8. It has no confusion about whether it's spey or overhead, adaptable from Scandi to long belly (lightened up), light as a feather and casts itself. It's one of those rods where you don't know where the power is coming from in that little whip.
I also like the T&T mentioned, and Bob Meisers works of art, and Burkie's got some amazing rods in that range as well as the big names - Sage and Loomis, etc. If you're going to try to hit lightning on the first strike then pay more and go with something people swear by and gather a lot of feedback.
Otherwise go with something reasonable and cheap and get the knack for it, then go for the lifetime purchase. That's what I did... start with reasonable tools and get the skills up to parr many years ago.
Keep in mind the price point reaches a point of diminishing returns and it takes a skilled Spey caster to appreciate the subtle differences in the upper range. As you climb the ladder it's really not that important in fact if you can cast well with a crappy rod you'll be a magician with a really good one.
more later
|Jim Miller
Hey Guys
Any other input?....west coast guys????
Hey Juro....did you have a chance to check out my questions on a.) what you may still have for sale and b.) CND blanks for a build.
Thanks all.....I'm about ready to put in my Birthday present request!
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Happy Birthday Bri!!! I hope you have a great day and your pups and kittys spoil you rotten!
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Happy Birthday Bri!!! I hope you have a great day and your pups and kittys spoil you rotten!
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Happy Birthday, Bri. Wishing you a day filled with whatever makes you smile!
Hope you like cupcakes and blue roses............
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To know just when the hands will stop - on what day, or what hour.
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Thank you both
Happy Birthday! Have a Great Day!
All things work together for good to them that love God, who are called according to his purpose.
(Romans 8:28)
I've been defrosted-- Thanks, Sana
Happy birthday, Bri! I hope you and all your fur-babies are having a great day!
I've been Boo'd ... right off the stage!
Aaahh, I have been defrosted! Thank you, Bonny and Asiel!
Brrrr, I've been Frosted! Thank you, Asiel and Pomtzu!
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Happy BIRTHDAY, Bri!!!!!
I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
Death thought about it.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRI!!! I hope you have a great day.
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Hi Bri and a very happy birthday! May it hold all of the things you could possibly wish for. Go ahead and have another piece of birthday cake for me!
Happy Birthday Bri! I hope you are having a great day.
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Thank you everyone!
Here's a picture of my cookie cake. Sorry if the image is huge.
Hee hee, what a cute cake! Happy Birthday, still! You share a birthday not only with Lut and Candace, but with two people who are very important to Pet Talk - my dad and Paul's mom! They both turned 83 today!
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Rural Minnesota Community and Economic Development Resource Guide lists local, statewide, and national agencies engaged in or supporting community and economic development in rural Minnesota. It provides financial institutions and their regulators as well as governmental, non-profit, and for-profit agencies with information supporting rural development in the following areas: Affordable Housing, Community Service, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development, Small Farm Development, Technical, Leadership, and Planning Assistance, and Workforce Development.
Expanding Day Care and Early-Childhood Education
First Children's Finance (FCF) is a nonprofit community development financial institution working to increase the availability of quality early-childhood education and day care for low-income families in Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The nonprofit provides expertise and capital to other service organization and businesses. FCF offers services, including training and support for people interested in starting child-care businesses; strategic planning support for nonprofits; and consulting.
The FCF Loan Fund has made 281 loans totaling $8.1 million to small child-care businesses and nonprofit organizations. To date, nearly 50 banks, foundations, and businesses have invested in the FCF Loan Fund. Bankers can help FCF by investing capital in its loan fund; volunteering to serve as board and loan committee members; serving as advisors to the FCF Growth Fund; and making financial contributions to FCF.
For more information, contact Jerry Cutts, FCF President and CEO, at (612) 338-3023, or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit www.firstchildrensfinance.org.
Business Planning and Financing for "Indianpreneurs"
[Community Developments Newsletter, Fall 2009]
Small Loans, Big Returns
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WtW makes its loans from 43 offices in 21 states: California, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
WtW offices are located in social service agencies affiliated with the Alliance of Children and Families (ACF). ACF agencies screen and provide financial education to borrowers and service the loans. WtW local offices provide financial education to more than three persons for every individual who receives a loan. Investors in WtW include several national foundations, the Community Development Financial Institution Fund of the U.S. Treasury Department, local United Way offices, and financial institutions. Banks can be involved by investing in the national WtW loan fund, by referring to local WtW offices prospective borrowers who do not meet conventional credit criteria, by participating in local WtW loan committees, and by providing grants and in-kind donations to WtW.
For more information, contact President Jeff Faulkner at (414) 359-1448 ext. 2, e-mail him, or visit his Web site.
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The Midwest Assistance Program Loan Fund
Established in 2003, MAPLF has closed seven loans totaling $105,000, has $250,000 more in process, and has sustained no losses. Loans have been made in four of the nine states in MAPLF's service region. MAPLF is an affiliate of the Midwest Assistance Program, which provides engineering, training, and other consulting services to help small rural communities plan and implement water and wastewater improvement projects. MAPLF typically funds projects that have multiple layers of funding, including grants and loans from a variety of sources. Originally capitalized with $100,000 from the Midwest Assistance Program, MAPLF also funds its loans with the proceeds of a federal grant, and is actively seeking new investors. Banks can participate by investing directly into MAPLF, by referring prospective borrowers that do not meet conventional credit criteria, and by structuring MAPLF into financing packages in which the banks would like to participate.
For more information, visit www.map-inc.org or contact Tom Kopp at (952) 758-4334 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Community Reinvestment Fund
For additional information, contact Mary Tingerthal, Senior Vice President, Capital Markets or Warren McLean, Vice President of Development at (612) 338-3050 or visit the organization's Web site at www.crfusa.com.
Capital Funds Expand Bank Financing Power
For more information, visit http://mncommunitycapitalfund.org/ or http://www.tcccf.org/ or contact Scott Martin at (800) 860-6223 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Equity Network in Rural Minnesota
For more information, contact Steve Mercil at 651-632-2140 or at email@example.com. MINC's Web site is www.mincorp.org
Cooperative Financing in the Upper Midwest
For more information, contact Margaret Lund at (612) 331-9103 or at email@example.com. NCDF's web site is www.ncdf.org.
Venture Capital in the Midwest
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TPP Is Right Where We Want It: Going Nowhere
President Obama is on a diplomatic tour of Asia this week and one of his top priorities is the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade agreement that includes restrictive copyright enforcement measures that pose a huge threat to users' rights and a free and open Internet. In particular, he's seeking to resolve some major policy disagreements with Japan and Malaysia—the two countries that have maintained resistance against some provisions in the TPP involving agriculture and other commodities. Despite some reports of movement on some of the most controversial topics during meetings between Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Abe, it seems that the TPP is still effectively at a standstill.
As negotiations continue to be shrouded in secrecy, the Pacific trade deal faces mass opposition both inside and outside of the U.S., and reports say little progress has been made for many months. State leaders and trade delegates have held dozens of closed-door meetings to discuss possible trade-offs and concessions over various tariffs and regulations, including some of the most controversial copyright enforcement provisions in the Intellectual Property chapter. Based upon the leaked text published by Wikileaks in November, several countries are resisting the extreme U.S. proposals on Digital Rights Management (DRM) and Internet Service Provider (ISP) liability.
This pushback is great news, and it comes thanks in large part to users around the world contacting their lawmakers and asking them to question and oppose TPP's secretive corporate-driven agenda. A new campaign this week called Stop the Secrecy collected users' petition signatures and messages about the TPP from various public interest groups; the final tally came out to over 2.8 million actions that have been taken over the last two years. The campaigners are projecting their message to "stop the secrecy" on U.S. capitol buildings. The aim is to get lawmakers and trade delegates to realize that if the agreement progresses, thousands of these users will be ready to stop it again in its tracks.
Following massive blows to the Fast Track bill introduced in January, many Senators are maintaining their stiff opposition against handing over trade authority to the White House. Under Fast Track, also known as Trade Promotion Authority, lawmakers would be limited to an up-or-down vote, and shirk their responsibility to hold proper hearings on its provisions. Republican Senator Roger Wicker has openly stated that he "couldn't be less optimistic" about any progress being achieved during Obama's trip to Asia. In an op-ed published this week in the LA Times, three Democratic Representatives reiterated their strong criticism of the TPP, advising that no one should "blindly endorse" this agreement. In November, the New York Times had done precisely that, but they too have suddenly changed their tune—publishing an editorial this week that expressed their heavy doubts over TPP's objectives. They correctly questioned the administration's secrecy over the negotiations and wrote that the "Obama administration also needs to do much more to counter the demands of corporations with those of the public interest."
As long as trade agreements include digital copyright enforcement provisions however, it seems the content industry will do everything in its power to expand restrictive, anti-user policies. In March, we noticed that the Obama administration appointed a former SOPA lobbyist to join the team of negotiators working on the TPP. Now the revolving door continues to swing, yet again. The Motion Picture Association of America has hired Stan McCoy who, up until recently, had been the Chief Intellectual Property Negotiator for the TPP for five years. Despite the stalled TPP talks, the MPAA is forging ahead—still very interested in securing their copyright interests in international trade agreements.
While the President and his U.S. Trade Rep, Michael Froman, are determined to push the agreement forward, reports say TPP countries are not convinced that Obama will be able to rally the political support needed to pass a Fast Track bill. If it doesn't grant Fast Track authority, Congress can pick apart and question every aspect of this sprawling trade agreement. TPP countries are unwilling to make potentially harmful concessions to the U.S. if there's a chance the agreement would simply be unraveled by Congress once signed. The conclusion of TPP therefore seems increasingly contingent upon the Obama administration getting Fast Track authority, and so far Congress has shown no indication that they're willing to give it to them.
Since Obama missed his self-imposed deadline to conclude the talks last December, there has not been a publicly stated timeframe for the agreement's conclusion. This means the TPP could remain in this secretive, political limbo for months. On the other hand, the enhanced secrecy of the talks amongst trade delegates could lead to a situation where a concluded deal suddenly emerges, but that could only happen if the countries are somehow able to overcome some major controversial issues.
As others have pointed out, the Obama administration only has itself to blame for this mess. By listening to corporate demands above all else, it has alienated itself from its own political party, public interest groups, and most of all, the people whose interests it is supposedly meant to represent. Unless the U.S. trade rep radically changes its approach to this agreement—to make the negotiations truly transparent and incorporate substantive input from the public, for starters—it seems the President is going to be stuck defending a bad deal and a bad process. As long as the TPP remains a secretive process driven entirely by narrow interests, we'll do everything we can to make sure it goes nowhere.
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As promised in my vest post...the Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK). I decided that it was time to repost and update to my last safety post. The spring season is still a few painfull months away, but that's plenty of time to get everything together. An IFAK is usually the last thing you think about, but the 1st thing you wish you had with you when you need one.
All you need are the basics. You don't have to re-invent the wheel and you don't have to spend the $$ on a high speed tactical kit. Don't bother to load up on stuff you already have with you. Most of us carry a multi-tool and or knife, plastic bag, length of rope, orange cloth, ect. There is no need to bulk up with stuff you already have with you. None of it, however will do you any good if you don't have the knowledge to back it up. Hit up a firehouse/police station/boy scout troop and get the basics!
For those of you that need it, have current Rx inhaler or nitro pill or any other type of emergency medications.
Nothing has changed since the first time I brought this up...I'm STILL not your mother. Ask any of the former Jar Heads on this forum however, and they understand...I AM STILL a Corpsman. Even if not officially anymore. I'll always have this kind of stuff going on in my noggin. I would love to get some back and forth on this. Even if just one non-registered lurking part time outdoorsman learns one thing...I would be happy.


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Methadone exposure during lactation
Miguel Marcelo Glatstein, MD, Facundo Garcia-Bournissen, MD, Yaron Finkelstein, MD and Gideon
December 2008
One of my patients is currently using methadone for maintenance of opioid dependence. She wants to breastfeed. Is breastfeeding safe for her infant?
The exposure of infants to methadone through their mothers breast milk is minimal. Women using methadone for treatment of opioid dependence should not be discouraged from breastfeeding. The benefits of breastfeeding largely outweigh any theoretical minimal risks.
Une de mes patientes prend présentement de la méthadone pour la prise en charge de la dépendance aux opiacés. Elle souhaite allaiter son bébé. Est-ce sans danger pour le nourrisson?
L'exposition des nourrissons à la méthadone dans le lait maternel est minime. Il ne faudrait pas décourager lallaitement par les femmes qui prennent de la méthadone pour le traitement dune dépendance aux opiacés. Les avantages de lallaitement compensent largement les risques théoriques minimes.
Methadone is an opioid analgesic used in the treatment of narcotic dependency. 1 Its usefulness is related to its long serum half-life, slow onset of action, and lower rate of euphoric effects compared with other opiates. The long elimination half-life of methadone allows gradual decrease in dose. Methadone has been shown to reduce the illicit use of opiates and associated crime, 2 and maintenance programs have been shown to reduce the risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. 2 Methadone can be prescribed and legally dispensed for outpatient use, facilitating management of these patients. 3
Although chemically different from morphine, methadone has similar clinical analgesic effects. It is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, and therapeutic concentrations are evident in plasma 30 minutes after ingestion. 4 Peak plasma concentrations are reached 2 to 4 hours after therapeutic doses. Typically, the elimination half-life ranges between 10 and 18 hours. 5 Metabolism and clearance rate of methadone are highly variable. Liver metabolism by cytochrome P450 isoenzymes CYP 3A4 and CYP 2B6 6 is the main route of elimination.
There is sparse published evidence of exposure of infants to methadone through breast milk. Concentrations of methadone in breast milk are low and remain stable over time. 7-9 Methadone doses of 25 to 180 mg/d produce concentrations in milk ranging from 27 to 260 ng/ mL, leading to an average daily methadone ingestion of 0.05 mg (based on an infant's estimated milk intake of approximately 500 mL/d). 10 This ingested amount would be equal, in a 5-kg baby, to the ingestion of less than 1% of the maternal weight-adjusted dose (typical adult dose is 40 to 180 mg/d). 10 Even after correcting for slower clearance rate of methadone in neonates as compared with adults, the relative infant dose would not exceed 5% of the maternal weight-adjusted dose.
Methadone offers important therapeutic benefits to the population of opiate-dependent pregnant women that far outweigh the theoretical small risk posed by minimal excretion of the drug into breast milk. 11 For 18 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that methadone was only compatible with breastfeeding at maternal doses below 20 mg/d 12; in September 2001, based on the evidence available, the American Academy of Pediatrics lifted this dose restriction. The new statement considers methadone compatible with breastfeeding at any maternal dose. 13
Infants born to women using methadone for maintenance can develop neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), attributable to methadone withdrawal in the first days of life. 14 The commonly observed delay between delivery and appearance of NAS, compared with other opiates, can be explained by the fact that in the early neonatal period the concentrations of methadone in the infant and in the mother are similar. Thereafter, methadone levels decline slowly in the infant according to its long elimination half-life. Malpas et al have suggested that breastfeeding might be beneficial in the treatment of NAS, 15,16 although it is not clear if this is because of the beneficial effects of breastfeeding itself or because of the low concentrations of methadone present in breast milk mitigating the withdrawal.
The very low concentrations of methadone in beast milk reported in the literature support the recommendation to not discourage breastfeeding women from using methadone treatment, regardless of the dose.
Dr Garcia-Bournissen has received funding from the Clinician Scientist Training Program. This program is funded, fully or in part, by the Ontario Student Opportunity Trust Fund-Hospital for Sick Children Foundation Student Scholarship Program.
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- Malpas TJ, Horwood J, Darlow BA. Breastfeeding reduces the severity of neontatal abstinence syndrome. J Pediatr Child Health 1997;33:A38.
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