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This came up as one of the topics suggested by WordPress so I thought I would grab it. Some days it is hard to come up with blog worthy topics! I do have to say though that having C in my life for many years enhanced it.
I first met C when I was 12. We met at Louis Riel Junior High School in Calgary. Neither of us really fit in so we hung out together. We were completely opposite. We lived on the same street and it was always quicker to go there and out their back door as it cut off about 2 blocks on the way to school. One of the first things I noticed was that their house looked like it was from one of the hoarding shows. There were dirty dishes in the kitchen and stuff everywhere. We both lived a similar life with abusive stepfathers. Although, I am sure hers was worse than mine. Regardless, we both led lives of quiet desperation due to all the abuse in our families.
Together C and I were EVIL. She was extremely creative at doing things her parents did not want her to do. She hid cigarettes in a hollowed out book, which was brilliant. We would eat lunch at her house because we were locked out of our house until my parents came home. My mother figured it out quickly that C and I were bad together. She would forbid me to see her but I would ignore her. When I started to run away from home later in the school year, I would spend the night at C's house in the basement. I am pretty sure that at some point my parents threatened to sue her parents if they let me go there anymore.
Almost as soon as we were adults we began to live together. There was always some tension and competition between us. For some reason, men were drawn to C in such a way that I could never really understand. I had not quite come out yet so it really did not matter to me that she got all the attention. She also milked the attention for all she could get. Men would pay her rent, by her groceries and look after her in general. I definitely benefited from this situation.
Now onto the weirdness – C was weird. She kept all sorts of strange animals like lizards and snakes. She read fantasy and science fiction and she always had a book with her. She was also into the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). She would go to these events in a completely different persona. She wore elaborate costumes. I went a few times but it really did not do much for me.
As the years went by things got weirder with C. She got married and they had a child. C never wanted to be a mother and she had serious difficulties. Their house was out of control long before the baby came and it got much, much worse. C resented being stuck at home with a baby so as soon as she could she would go away for weekends and leave the boy with his father.
I cannot stress how bad the house was. She always blamed it on her husband. There was stuff everywhere and always something rotting. If you sat at the table there was nowhere to put down a glass. Their fridge was a science experiment and I would not eat anything there I did not bring in.
Then things got even weirder. She started to get into S & M. They opened up their marriage however it really meant that C was free to do whatever she wanted with whomever she wanted and he stayed home with the child.
I have not seen her years. I think ultimately our values were just too different to sustain a relationship past our thirties. I completely lost respect for her and I felt bad for her husband. When I was younger she certainly played a large role in my life. We were EVIL together as I mentioned before. I would think of things to do and she would implement. Just what every teenager needs!


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A rough guide to bicycle maintenance.
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Speaking of The Onion, how often is it, I wonder, that a headline there comes true?
We'll have to see what these Tea Baggers really plan to do about the Fed. Their proclaimed principles should cause them to join with Progressives against the elitist gamblers, as with campaign finance and working class tax cuts, but somehow we doubt that Tea Bagger principles are worth a sack of shit, completely born and funded as they are by Wall Street, Koch Industries, Rove's hedge fund managers, international business interests laundered through the Chamber, and other epitomes of elitist special interest. Those millionaires and billionaires expect a return on their investment; new tax-free casinos have been paid for. Don't worry, Rust Belt, they will be glad to take your unemployment check one way or the other.
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Alexandre Rafalovitch June 8, 2006, 11:04 p.m. (Message 45474)
> Can we find a way to pphrase the numbers so that people > think we're counting the dance events, but we're actually counting > the individual dances done at each event? Even better, can we count > the dancers on the floor for each individual dance, and report the > total such a way that readers think we're counting the SCD events? > I'd bet that a good PR person could manage this ... Well, this is sort of on topic. We could report number of times a dance was danced. That would of course be a separate count for each set. So, say 9 sets per event, 20 events per year including (say) The Robertson Rant and we have: -------------------------------------------------- The Robertson Rant was danced 180 times last year. That's nearly every second day, even if you go easy on Xmas/New Year. And that's just one dance. And just in USA/Germany/CountryX. When you consider more than 10 thousand dances in the current RSCDS collection and worldwide membership, this makes for a lot of demand on slipstop. -------------------------------------------------- This extract can be used (without attribution) for any RSCDS promoting purpose. :-) Regards, Alex.
Pia Walker June 9, 2006, 10:25 a.m. (Message 45475, in reply to message 45474)
And if you put 'at least 180 times' (to account for walk throughs :>)) it sounds even better or you could Calculate the number of Branches and groups, multiply with 52 (weekly classes - 52 makes up for some branches having more than 1 class, but not for a full year and the groups we don't know about) - add 1 function per number of branch/group pr year and you should have an impressive number of gatherings world-wide - if you then want to take an approximate number of dances done in an evening and multiply that with your previous total, you have an even better figure to talk about. Or you could shorten that to: You can dance every day of the week all year round throughout the world. Pia


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Lapland Express 2018
Come and visit Santa on the Lapland Express Steam trains!
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Adults: £10 Children: £10 (including gift from Santa)
Concession (OAPs, students etc.): £8.50
Child tickets are listed as 4+ and under 4 years old. This is make sure they get the most appropriate gift bags.
Note: very young children who do not require a present from Santa, and do not require a seat on the train are classified as 'babes in arms' and can travel free of charge.
We charge a 50p per ticket processing fee to pay our ticketing partner, Digitickets. We do not charge for credit card or debit card processing, and absorb that cost into the main fare, just as we do on all tickets throughout the year.
Group discounts
Reduced prices are available if you are booking groups of 10 or more people – the discount is 10% on normal tickets, and is only available if you pay in full in advance, i.e. before you arrive at the station.
To do this, add the Group Adult or Group Child tickets instead of the regular adult & child tickets. You can only check out and purchase these if you add at least 10 group tickets to your order. It can be any combination of group adult, group child +4 and group child under 4, so long as it adds up to 10 tickets.
Dates and times
This year's Lapland Express Santa trains are running on the following dates:
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th December
Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd December
Please check the online ticket office for times. Doors will open generally at 1pm and close after 5pm, but you will be booking for travel on a specific train and won't be able to get in until 30 minutes before your train.
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On the day
Please arrive in good time for your train – allow at least half an hour in case there's queues. You won't be able to get on an earlier train with your ticket, so please be patient!
Make sure you have your eTicket or reference number with you, either on paper or on your mobile phone.
Lapland Express – Frequently Asked Questions
What all happens on the Lapland Express? Where does it go?
You board the train at Downpatrick Station and take a trip along the South Line towards King Magnus' Halt. The train then returns to the Loop Platform where Santa's special North Pole workshop train is waiting. Everyone gets off the train and your children get their present from Santa in his workshop, where you can take photos with Santa if you wish. You can have a cup of tea or refreshments in the buffet carriage there while you wait for the next train to pick you up again.
Depending on Santa's busy work schedule these days, he might also nip out to see the train arrive or depart.
There's also a Thomas the Tank Engine model railway exhibition in the station while you wait for the train (to keep the children amused), or you can visit the Carriage Gallery to explore our collection of heritage carriages and locomotives. We have a souvenir shop for late railway-themed Christmas presents too, be sure to call in before you leave.
I have a teenage son/daughter who doesn't want to see Santa, do they have to pay the child's fare?
No, if they're too old to see Santa then the adult fares apply.
Can I bring a pram or buggy?
Space is limited on our trains, and it is not possible to wheel a pram down the carraiges of the train you travel on, or along the train at Santa's workshop. There is an area for prams and wheelchairs on one of our carriages, but we can ony carry a few prams at a time.
How long does the visit last?
The trains will be running at 40 minute intervals to a fixed timetable, so be prepared to stay for up to 2 hours. Dress up warm, Downpatrick is a cold place in winter!
Will the queues for Santa be long?
The Lapland Express is a very popular event, but with pre-booking and online ticketing, queues should be a thing of the past. Just don't arrive too early for your train if you don't want to hang around too long. We recommend you aim to arrive about 30 minutes before your train.
Do I have to pre-book?
Yes! We have operated a 'come along and pay on the day' system for years, but the Lapland Express was getting busier and busier and the queues were getting longer, so we are now trying to manage the crowds better and reduce queues.
If you do not have a pre-booked ticket, you will not be able to get on the train to see Santa. Sorry!
Do you have wheelchair access?
We have wheelchair access into the main station building, as well as wheelchair friendly carriages with double-doors, and accessible toilets at Downpatrick Station building. Please ask a member of staff for help into the carriages, as a ramp will need to be used.
Special arrangements will need to be made at Santa's Workshop as it is not possible for a wheelchair to pass along the train; again, please tell our staff and we'll do our best to make the journey easy for you.
Are the Santa trains running during the week?
No, only the weekend dates listed on this page.
Where is the railway station?
Downpatrick Station is on the main Downpatrick-Newcastle road (the Ballydugan Road). The entrance for the station is between Rathkeltair House (the tax office) and the Translink bus station. Look out for the brown road signs that say "Railway Museum" and follow those.
For more details, please see our How to Find Us page for maps and directions.
Where can I board the train?
For the Lapland Express you can only board at Downpatrick Station. Inch Abbey Station will not be open.
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are welcome; the only restriction is the buffet carriage, for obvious reasons. Guide dogs are most welcome, and travel free.
Can you take Visa/Mastercard/etc.?
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Today I just received notice that because of the exchange rate, RME prices are taking a serious jump beginning July 1 (nearly 30% in some cases). These are really siginificant increases.
If anyone wants an HDSP 9652, Multiface, or Digiface, now is the time as the MAP pricing is pretty breathtaking!
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I have a quick question for you guys, and I hope someone can answer this to me!
I'm trying to make a new watermark for my pictures, and to prevent picture theft, I want to make it a bit transparent so I can put it over the middle of my pictures. Do you get what I mean?
Well, now, the thing is: how do I make it transparent? I like to work with Gimp, but I'm a n00b and have like no idea how to do what. In the best case I want to do a transparent picture with my slightly transparent watermark, so I just have to paste that onto my pictures.
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Put the watermark on a different layer, and lower the opacity of that layer. That should do the trick (:ReplyDeleteReplies
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We also edit our pics with Gimp. You just have to reduce the opacity (you will find this at the Layer dialog box). I hope this helps. Anyway, if you have any question to ask, please let us know.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks! I'll try it out! :)Delete
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First of all, I wish you a happy new year full of colors and joy ! ;)
For your problem with watermark, I don't know how to do it but I have often heard that Adobe Photoshop is great for that kind of things. There is a writing option you can add on the picture and it should work ! You may find this program for free. Hope it helps ;)Replies
Thank you sweetie! You too!Delete
Thanks to the other comments I think I now know how to do it, but I think I'll try that program out, too :)
Thank you for leaving a comment, I am very happy about every single one. Please respect that I will not allow disrespectful or rude contents.


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Bus passengers to use bus stop on North-South Road
The bus stop at the bottom of Boiler House Hill is to be closed for a trial period to improve safety for bus passengers and other pedestrians at this busy junction.
Sue Carter, Direct of Health and Safety, says: "The safety of our students, staff and visitors is of utmost importance to us.
"We want to do all that we can to prevent any possible accidents during a period of major campus development. That's why we've decided to suspend the Boiler House Hill bus stop as a temporary measure.
"This safety measure means that both bus stops on Boiler House Hill will be out of use until January 2018, when we will review the situation."
From Monday (4 October), signs will point bus passengers to the nearest alternative bus stop, which is very close by on North-South Road. This bus stop will be extended so that it can accommodate increased numbers of passengers getting on and off the buses.
The bus stop in Refectory Road by the junction with Norwich House Road may be impacted by roadworks in Refectory Road until early December. The bendy bus will continue to operate daily from 8pm to 4.30am from the Lewes Court bus stop for evening services to Brighton.
Other bus stops on campus are at University Way (between the Sport Centre and the Attenborough Centre; Southern Ring Road (outside Sussex House); Eastern Ring Road (near the Falmer Sports Complex); and Knights Gate Road (near Mill Street).
There is also a bus stop outside Falmer railway station, on the A27.
Hover over the circles in the map below to see the locations of the bus stops affected by the changes in Boiler House Hill and North-South Road.
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On my first day of work at the community center, I wasn't nervous. After all, I'd supervised youth "delinquents" in corrections programs; I'd worked juvenile probation. I knew this gang-run neighborhood was teeming with kids who had few choices, and even fewer resources. I knew exactly what they needed: structure, guidance, mentoring. To say no to drugs and yes to education.
I expected to put in 2–3 years and move up and out.
I was not expecting Marco.
Marco was not impressed with me or my college education. He was living a life I could barely comprehend: he'd been stabbed, beaten, set on fire and burned (on purpose) with an iron. In the first year I worked there, he was shot at, hit by a car and "violated" by his gang — meaning they'd taken turns beating him with their fists over some rule infraction.
He lived in abandoned buildings, shoplifted daily and once wrapped his 6-year-old cousin's head in duct tape to make him stop crying. He slept on the back seat of cars while his mother gave blowjobs in the front. He carried drugs for his uncles, guns for his gang, and money for dealers.
He was 13.
Over the next several years, Marco and his friends gave me an education I never could've gotten in a classroom. They taught me fact from fiction about life on the streets, and about what it does to your humanity when you have to fight for your survival every day. They taught me reality from textbook about conflict, connecting, and what a risky business it is to trust another person.
Because I didn't go after 3 years, or 10 years, or 25.
I simply couldn't leave them.
Here's What I Learned
If you've spent any time with children, you know that they are the world's best lie detectors. They seem to intuitively know when the adults around them are sincere.
For kids living in high-risk environments, this is doubly true. These kids have learned to read body language and voice tones like FBI profilers. For some, it's a matter of survival. They have developed the ability to "hear" when the adults around them are escalating from argument to violence; to "see" a looming problem like an eviction; and to "feel" the tension that means "it's time to run".
Me (answering my phone at 2am): Marco, why aren't you at home?
Marco: Man, Kay. You just don't know. It was time to be up outta there. People talking crazy.
In this risky world, disobeying adults is often warranted, and only occasionally punished. These kids will generally act on their own instincts, rather than your directions. They will trust their own feelings in any given situation, rather than your guidelines.
Of course, they have neither the maturity nor the life experience to realize that this approach is badly flawed.
This reliance on their own judgment has kept them safe many times. It becomes reflexive, even in situations where it's clearly detrimental.
In a classroom, this will look like defiance, disrespect or disobedience.
There are a few ways to combat this:
Be Authentic
- Create an environment in which it is "safe" for them to follow directions without question. A space where the rules are clear, fair and consistent; where corrections are given with love and respect; and where their compliance does not come with humiliation.
- Practice being non-competitive in interactions. Project calm, loving, assertive energy. If you have hidden doubts about your own authority, they'll know.
- Remember that your tone of voice and your facial expressions will have more impact than your actual words, at least at the outset. You probably know someone who says the nicest words with the coldest intent. Or, as Marco called it, "the shine".
- Be willing to build relationships with them. They are accustomed to superficiality and manipulation. Authenticity will be met first with confusion, and then with joy.
- If you listen to high-risk kids, especially if they're younger than 14 or so, they'll tell you everything you need to know.
- If you don't know what gang territory they live in, for example, or what the acceptable colors are, then you're not listening.
- If you don't know what their lives are like, then you're not paying attention.
- Are they verbally abusive or sarastic or fond of name-calling? This is how people talk to them. Are they quick to take offense? Easily insulted? Slow to apologize? This accurately reflects the adults in their lives. Do they hit first and ask questions later? They are accustomed to being hit first, with explanations coming later, if at all.
- Do they routinely mischaracterize or misunderstand the statements of others? Remember that we need language even to think. Poor language skills will directly impact their ability to think clearly and communicate effectively. They need words to identify emotions, concepts, ideas — words they often don't have. Boys, especially, may not even be able to identify any emotions other than rage or sexual arousal. Fear, sadness, loneliness, anxiety, etc., may all be interpreted as anger.
- Listen to your kids. Listen to their conversations, their weekend adventures, their favorite music. Give them the words they need to think critically. Help them build a vocabulary that includes optimism, hope, determination and self-worth.
You're Not Colorblind. This is a Good Thing.
How many times have you heard someone say "Oh I don't see color." Or "There's no such thing as race … we're all a part of the human race." Or "We'd all be better off if we stop talking about color and just focus on our humanity."
Usually, people who express this have the best of intentions. What they are hopefully trying to say is "I don't treat people badly because their race or color or ethnicity is different from mine."
The problem with this idea is that race/color/ethnicity plays a critical role in how people experience the world. Racial bias — individualized and systemic — is not a thing of the past. For millions of people, it is a daily reality. Even more so for kids in high-risk environments, because they have few protections against it.
What can you do about it?
- Work to identify and eradicate your own biases. Yes, you have them.
- Plant the seeds of critical thinking by asking the kids "Why?" and "I wonder why this happened/why you feel that way/why he said that?" Don't judge the answers; the point is to think it through.
- Make sure there is diversity in your program materials, guest speakers, etc., but don't feel the need to point it out. Let it become the new normal.
- Recognize that this is a large and complex issue, and you're not going to solve it by yourself. Commit to learning about racism and confronting it when you see it.
- Advocate for high-risk kids. Don't let others silence or dismiss them. Speak up for them!
Don't erase them. See them in living color.
Know the Difference Between Discipline and Punishment
You are administering effective discipline when:
- The child's safety and well-being is your primary goal.
- Your boundaries are clear, fair and understood.
- Your boundaries do not change based on your emotions.
- Your boundaries are enforced consistently and impartially.
- You are feeling calm; you have no internal doubts about what you're requiring.
You are administering punishment when:
- The assertion of your authority (and the child's submission to that authority) is your primary goal.
- Your boundaries sometimes inadvertently result in favoritism.
- Your boundaries change based on your energy level or your feelings.
- Your boundaries have been breached without comment in the past, leading to an overcorrection.
- You are feeling angry, self-righteous or resentful.
Be the Change You Want to See
Kids in high-risk environments develop a set of destructive behaviors and attitudes which have long-term effects on school performance, social acceptance and economic success. You cannot argue, punish or reason them out of these attitudes.
But you can provide them with an alternate world view.
You can model peaceful conflict resolution.
You can give them opportunities to achieve their goals.
Here is what Marco said when he aged out of program:
I felt like I was in a box. I couldn't get out, and my counselor couldn't get in. He tried to help me, but there was no way in or out. He could see the door, but I couldn't. Then I got arrested with my boys. For the first time, I realized I had choices. For the first time, I thought hey maybe there really IS a way to get out. I did my 6 months in jail and came back to program. I didn't trust anybody, at first. But I trusted my counselor. He said there was a way, and he had never lied to me, so I kept looking until I found it.
Unlike so many of his contemporaries, Marco found the door. He is, today, a married father of 3 beautiful girls, working in auto repair.
You can BE the change.


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Arizona Charlie
|Abram Meadows
Abram Henson Meadows
March 10, 1859
Visalia, California, U.S.
December 9, 1932 (aged 73)
Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
Abram Henson Meadows (March 10, 1859 – December 9, 1932), also known as Charlie Meadows and Arizona Charlie, was an American showman and sharpshooter, and a contemporary of "Buffalo Bill" Cody whose Wild West Show inspired Meadows to pursue his own performing career.
Meadows was born on March 10, 1859 in Visalia, California.
Meadows died on December 9, 1932 in Yuma, Arizona, at the age of 73.
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Late start classes start October 2nd. Register now! Late start classes start October 2nd. Register now!
10th President of RVCC Named
July 15, 2013
River Valley Community College welcomes Dr. Alicia Harvey-Smith as its 10th president. Dr. Harvey-Smith comes to River Valley with twenty-five years of experience in higher education. Her previous position was vice president for student affairs at Baltimore City Community College in Baltimore, Maryland, a public institution serving 19,000 students annually. There she led initiatives in student recruitment, student retention and graduation strategies, workforce development and industry partnerships.
Prior to joining the Baltimore City Community College, Dr. Harvey-Smith served as dean of learning and student development at The Community College of Baltimore County where she was responsible for budgeting, administration and evaluation of learning resources for academic and student services. There she chaired the academic planning team to develop a campus master plan in support of strategic priorities, oversaw the faculty center for learning and teaching excellence, and led a marketing and branding effort aligned with student recruitment objectives.
Dr. Harvey-Smith holds a doctorate in counseling and personnel services from the University of Maryland-College Park, a Master of Science in education degree from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science from Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. She has published numerous articles including on topics of student retention and completion and partnerships in higher education. Honors and awards include the 2012 Remarkable Woman of the Year (Center for Remarkable Women), the 2011 Woman History Makers (National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs), a 2010 Rotary Club award for Community Leadership and Excellence, a "Contributor to Knowledge" award from the National Council on Student Development, and an Education Administrators Award and Exemplary Program recognition from the Maryland Association of Higher Education.
River Valley Community College is a fully accredited, two-year college providing comprehensive programs of higher education. The college offers over 37 associate degree, certificate and diploma programs as well as continuing education opportunities. The main campus is in Claremont with an academic center located in Keene. RVCC is one of seven colleges in the Community College System of New Hampshire.


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The Danger of Success
It might seem strange to say it, but success is often the most dangerous thing that a leader can face!
Every leader wants to succeed. Every leader wants to make an impact. But, success can be an unmerciful master.
Success can cause us to pursue it more and more and leave the leader unconcerned about the means by which it is achieved.
Success can cause us to become complacent, to let down our guard and to stop trying.
But worst of all, success can easily breed pride, and pride leads us to forget that we are dependent upon God for everything we are and everything we have.
King Uzziah began well. 2 Chronicles 26:1-15 relays his accomplishments, but then the text takes a tragic turn in verse 16: "But, when he was strong, he grew proud, to his destruction." The verses that close out that chapter speak of a man who was overcome by pride and who ended his days in isolation.
Godly leaders are concerned with success because they desire to make an impact for Kingdom of God. But more than that, they passionately pursue Christ knowing that regardless of the accolades that this world may heap upon us, we have nothing, are nothing and can do nothing apart from Him.
If you are staring down success - now's the time to make sure your focus is right - take this victory and turn it to thanksgiving and praise to God.
The truly successful leader is the one who will one day hear the words, "Well done good and faithful servant!"


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7-bedroom, 4000+sq.ft. move in ready family home with breathtaking water and mountain views! This house is located on a large 9,800 sq. ft. corner lot with wide frontage, and a child friendly backyard. The large patio in the front of the home is a perfect setting for outdoor entertaining, and a great space to enjoy the vibrant sunsets. BRAND NEW kitchen, new washrooms, new windows, paint and flooring! 4-bedrooms upstairs (two of which have walk in closets & ensuites, 1 bedroom on the main level, and a 2 bedroom basement suite. Customize the rec room into a media room, gym, or wine cellar downstairs too! OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2-4PM
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I just realized that I hardly ever post my sketches on here! I do lots of them and am considering starting a blog special for them! But here are a couple for you to play with! Please let me know if you try them, as i'd love to have a link to check them out!
Have fun!!
Friday, May 30, 2008
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Used to live in PB 20+ years ago and making a return trip with our daughter from the East Coast later this month.......wondering if Eric's Ribs in Old Town is still there? and just as good? How about Roberto's taco stands? Don't know if the old gut can handle it anymore but would love to give it a shot.
Also wondering SD Hounds recs for best Mexican restaurants?


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In BriefNASA put on auction today memorabilia from its Apollo moon-landing missions that's worth millions of dollars in total. The collection, which includes the iconic image of Buzz Aldrin's moonwalk taken by Neil Armstrong, is available on eBay starting today.
In the market for a helium tank from an Apollo-era spacecraft? How about a bag to collect lunar soil samples? Or an authentic training checklist for launching to the moon?
Welcome to the spectacle that is Sotheby's first "Space Exploration" live auction, which is being hosted on eBay.
The event kicks off at 11 a.m. EDT on Thursday, July 20 — the 48th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. It features 173 lots of space artifacts and memorabilia, which are collectively worth between an estimated $2.9 million and $5.3 million.
Some sellers hope to fetch a premium on rare toys and signed photographs from the Space Race, while others are hawking near-priceless artifacts that could fetch millions of dollars.
One lot that may garner $4 million alone: a dusty bag that Apollo 11 astronauts dumped the first samples of lunar soil, grit, and rocks into in 1969. (The bag was "lost" for decades until the US Marshals Service confiscated it during a raid and later auctioned off — for $995.)
NASA and other groups (including "For All Moon Kind") admonish the sale of such one-of-a-kind spaceflight objects. "This artifact, we believe, belongs to the American people and should be on display for the public," NASA said in a statement shortly after a court granted the buyer ownership of the bag.
That said, here are some of the more notable items in Sotheby's and eBay's live auction and how much they might sell for.
Apollo 11 Contingency Lunar Sample Return Bag
Used by Neil Armstrong on Apollo 11 to bring back the very first pieces of the moon ever collected — traces of which remain in the bag. The only such relic available for private ownership.
Estimate: $2 million – $4 million
Gemini G1c spacesuit thermal coverlayer
Thermal coverlayer for the Gemini G1C spacesuit, made for Gus Grissom by the David Clark Company, circa 1962.
Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000
Apollo 13 flown flight plan, with drawings by astronauts
A book that contains the entire Apollo 13 flight plan, including sketches and notations by astronauts Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise.
Estimate: $30,000 – $40,000
Apollo command module reaction-control system propellant tank
A 39.5-inch-diameter empty, ellipsoidal-shaped tank crafted from two joined titanium alloy hemispheres. Manufactured by Sargent Industries for NASA, ca. 1970. Red identifying labels, as well as one paper label.
Estimate: $2,500 – $3,500
Apollo lion brothers crew mission emblems
Cloth crew mission emblems, 12 total with sizes from 3 ½ to 5 inches in diameter. Embroidered by Lion Brothers of Owens Mills, Maryland beginning in 1967.
Estimate: $1,200 – $1,800
Aldrin with the stars and stripes
Color photograph, 8 by 10 inches. Signed by Buzz Aldrin with his inscription of "LMP" added.
Estimate: $1,000 – $1,500
Russian Isayev rocket engine
Unfired V-751 liquid propellant sustainer powerplant, approximately 39-by-14-by-14 inches, constructed from various alloys. Numerous inspection marks, primarily in red. Mounted onto black metal stand, apparently unfired. Russia, circa 1957. Designed by the Design Bureau of Russian rocket engineer Alexei Isayev.
Estimate: $6,000 – $9,000
Vostok-1 spacecraft model
Large 1:8 scale manufacturer's project presentation model by NPO Energia.
Estimate: $10,000 – $12,000
Space shuttle orbiter computer processor
One of the earliest production models with serial number 04.
Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000
NASA Apollo 11 press release photograph collection
Contains 10 photos, with four signed by Buzz Aldrin.
Estimate: $2,500 – $3,500
Mascot of the Apollo 10 lunar module crew, signed
Snoopy Astronaut doll, produced in China by Determined Distributions of San Francisco for United Feature Syndicate, 1969. Plastic and fabric, 10 inches tall. With the original display box.
Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000
Records file on the first flight by USSR citizen cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin
Made on spaceship-Sputnik "Vostok," April 12, 1961. The official English-language governmental report of one of the greatest moments in human history — signed by Gagarin and others.
Estimate: $50,000 – $80,000
Kennedy Space Center Apollo Saturn launch viewing badges
Issued to flight support personnel, VIPs, guests, and the press corps.
Estimate: $1,200 – $1,800
Flown Apollo 11 flight plan sheet
One of the few sheets describing crew activities while on the moon. Originally from the collection of Apollo 11 Lunar Module pilot Buzz Aldrin.
Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000
Flown Apollo 9 altimeter cover
From the collection of Peter Fadis. Command module altimeter cover, aluminum, 2.5 inches in diameter, original velcro square to recto, assembly part number "SEB 33100063-302", serial number "1006."
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
Buzz Aldrin at Tranquility Base
The Apollo program's most iconic image. Large color photograph taken by Neil Armstrong of Buzz Aldrin during their Apollo 11 moonwalk. Signed and inscribed by Buzz Aldrin.
Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000
Flown Apollo 11 command module skin fragment
Originally from the collection of Apollo 11 lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin. An approximately 0.5-by-0.5-inch foil segment mounted on a 3-by-8 inch typed note signed by Buzz Aldrin. This foil material served as the thermal protection layer on the very outer surface of command module "Columbia". It was exposed to the vacuum of space for some 195 hours, including almost 60 hours in lunar orbit, and traveled over 500,000 miles.
Estimate: $1,500 – $2,000
Apollo 11 – Step-by-step plans for surface exploration
Includes the procedure to collect the first lunar soil sample.
Estimate: $6,000 – $8,000
Flown to the moon on Apollo 11: Command module pilot Michael Collins' crew-signed Apollo 11 emblem
From the collection of Apollo 11 command module pilot Michael Collins. One of the very flew flown Apollo 11 mission artifacts to be signed by Neil Armstrong.
Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000


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Sunday evening. End of the day, end of the week, for us. Not the beginning, as calendars here tend to indicate. Guido's agenda has it right, showing Monday as the first day of the week. And of course, I get confused, as I am accustomed to seeing Sunday instead…
Had a bad day yesterday and also today. I am in a stupor (more than usual). There is no way to get hold of the new doctor or of any other physician. That's the problem with weekends for me. Everything seems to be happening then.
What I have decided to do is to write the minimum here. It is very unsettling for me to get some too optimistic messages. I know I was the one who caused these, as usual, after seeing a new doctor and thinking he is the best. He may be, but so far I do not really know. Sorry!
My new motto is "don't ask, but do tell" – meaning that if something truly spectacular happens, I will post it here. If not, it means nothing is going on. You do not ask, but I do tell if it merits telling.
On Thursday R brought us dinner (he has asked me not to mention his name or his wife's, and I respect their wishes) – not only the food but the bread he always remembers we love from Trader Joe's and wine – he also had some Riviera pears sent to us from Harry and David (not the best but not too bad either); on Friday we had some leftover minestrone the new cleaning woman had made; on Saturday my Italian friend Anna came by with two quails, green peas with mushrooms, brioches, and tomato sauce; today, our Ethiopian neighbor surprised me. They are very nice and we get along well, but they have three boys, they both work, and are very busy. She came to bring us a wonderful lasagna! It will be good for three more meals.
We have enough chocolate to last us throughout the winter months! And I continue to rely on Giant (Peapod) and Safeway for food delivery. And on Balducci's and River Falls (fish) for Guido's shopping, and on Whole Foods and Trader Joe's for R and Ludy. The only place I occasionally visit when I am up to it, late in the day, is the Bethesda Co-Op. And for the rest there is always the good old Internet — I rely on it even for something like Celtic salt, which I now use instead of the poisonous regular one (Did you know they add cyanide –albeit in low quantities, they claim — to make the salt flow more easily??!!! — TRUE!)…
I continue to find old and new friends — even writers and musicians — in Facebook, and it keeps me busy and happy.
And so it goes, on and on and on and on, until ????


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A couple of prototypes of the fourth generation Kia Sportage have been spied testing in Northern Europe.
A couple of prototypes of the fourth generation Kia Sportage have been spied testing in Northern Europe.
The spotted camouflaged prototypes were being benchmarked against a Ford Kuga and Volkswagen Tiguan which makes sense as the overhauled Sportage will compete directly with the two. Despite wearing a considerable amount of disguise, it's easy to notice the redesigned LED headlights are smaller than on the current model and also sit considerably higher in relation to the tiger nose grille.
Also noticeable are the rounded fog lights, longer rear doors and a sloping roofline while the rear end hosts LED taillights featuring a wraparound configuration. Previous spy shots have shown vertical air vents, a new three-spoke steering wheel and an updated infotainment system.
In terms of engines, expect the fourth-gen Kia Sportage to get a four-cylinder 1.2-liter turbocharged gasoline unit with around 132 bhp (98 kW) along with a beefier 1.6-liter offered with 204 bhp & 245 bhp. A couple of diesel engines are also planned and there could also be a hybrid variant but nothing is official at this point.
Chances are the new Kia Sportage will be unveiled towards the end of the year.


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drop the price 15K and its worth lookin at
Audi has announced pricing on the new A6 sedan and A7 four-door coupe, with the former starting at $46,200 for a 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder and front-wheel drive.
Of course, things can and do climb rapidly from there. Adding Quattro all-wheel drive to the four-cylinder model bumps the price up $2,200, while moving from the base Premium to the mid-level Premium Plus trim will add $3,700, regardless of the drivetrain.
Speaking of that Premium trim, it's only available on the 2.0-liter A6. Every other variant starts with the Premium Plus. At that point, the cheapest six-cylinder you can get is the $57,400 model, while the diesel-powered A6 TDI starts at $59,500. Moving up to the top-end Prestige trim bolsters the price by $4,200, for both engines.
If you fancy the sleeker lines of the A7, the entry-level 3.0-liter Premium Plus can be had for $68,300, while the TDI runs $70,400. While the starting price is higher than the A6, adding the Prestige trim is more reasonable, with both engines demanding $2,650 for the top-tier equipment level.
And of course, we can't get away without mentioning Audi's high-performance models. A base S6 Premium Plus begins at $70,900, while the Prestige is $75,300. The S7 and RS7, both of which are limited to the Prestige trim level, start at $82,900 and $108,900, respectively.
None of the above prices include the standard $925 destination charge. Scroll on down for the official press release on the pricing changes for the new Audi A6 and A7.
Audi announces pricing for the new 2016 A6 and A7 model lines
April 17, 2015 | Herndon, Virginia
Award-winning vehicles get more dynamic designs, improved technology and greater power and efficiency
New 2.0 Liter TFSI engine – the most powerful engine in its class, with greater performance and efficiency
Standard next generation of MMI® with Audi connect® and rapid 4G LTE connectivity
Audi today announced pricing for the 2016 A6 and A7 model lines. With new engines and updated design, all Audi A6 and A7 models now offer more power, greater fuel efficiency and class-leading technology for two of the Audi brand's top-selling vehicles. The 2016 A6 and A7 sedans boast more athletic design as well as new headlights and driver assistance systems. New infotainment systems provide even higher levels of interior luxury and refinement.
More Powerful Efficient Engines
Audi offers the A6 and A7 with a range of engines, many of which have been significantly redeveloped resulting in increased horse power and improved fuel economy. The new 2.0TFSI quattro 252 hp engine offered on the A6 and the 3.0TFSI 333hp powertrain available on both A6 and A7 model lines are not only powerful, but highly efficient achieving 26 and 24 combined mpg, respectively. The high-performance S6 and S7 are now offered with an optional Sport exhaust system, including black tailpipes.
More Dynamic Design
The 2016 Audi A6 and A7 receive new front and rear designs for a more dynamic stance and greater presence on the road. A vibrant new front fascia includes new LED headlights design for an unmistakable light signature on widened, Singleframe® grill and bumpers for a more focused stance. The rear of each vehicle features LED taillights and new trapezoidal tailpipes integrated into the lower bumper.
Infotainment and Audi connect
The 2016 A6 and A7 feature the fastest and most innovative level of Audi in-vehicle infotainment to date. The available MMI navigation plus with MMI displays on a power-retractable, center eight-inch monitor and full-color high-resolution driver information display for increased visibility and driver focused positioning.
The onboard MMI system features NVIDIA® quad core technology and the Audi connect® system. This system now accesses the internet via a 4G LTE connection, with updated service allowing faster Google Earth™ and Google Street View application as well as an integrated Wi-Fi hotspot for up to eight passenger devices. New and improved functions include online traffic info, Apple Siri® Eyes Free integration; internet radio streaming as well as picture navigation, read-aloud personalized news headlines, Facebook® and Twitter® alerts, among other features.
The range of audio modules on the new A6 and A7 extend to the refined tuning of the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System, which delivers 1,300 watts via 15 speakers and the new BeoCore amplifier.
Driver Assistance
State-of-the-art technology also comes in the form of the available Driver Assistance features, including adaptive cruise control with Stop&Go function, Secondary collision assist, enhanced Night vision assistant with animal detection and the Audi pre sense system – all new capabilities offered for 2016. The additional features of Audi side assist and Audi active lane assist work together to complement the driver's decision making process.
The A6 and A7 S line packages offer the available Black Optic package. With this selection, the models receive Black Optic Titanium Matte wheels, black chrome Singleframe grille and window surrounds.
2016 Audi A6 model line
The 2016 Audi A6 comes to market with an updated, more fuel-efficient and powerful engine lineup paired with exterior design revisions and an enhanced technology offering all in a package recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with a 5-star rating for crashworthiness and safety.
In addition to engine upgrades and new design cues, the 2016 Audi A6 3.0T and TDI® Premium Plus models now offer a Warm Weather package, standard on Prestige trim, which includes four-zone automatic climate control, manual rear-side window and power rear-window sunshade. The S line® exterior kit and Technology package with features such as premium navigation, and Driver Assistance systems including Audi side assist and Audi pre sense® rear are offered on A6 3.0T and TDI clean diesel models. Standard on Prestige models for 2016 are an updated head-up display, Bose surround sound and full LED headlights.
The S6 receives a more powerful and dynamic 450hp 4.0TFSI engine, achieving 0-60 mph in only 4.4 seconds. The S6 is now offered in two trim levels with Premium Plus allowing for customization through Design selection interiors. An optional Sport Package rounds out the offering with Audi dynamic steering, sport differential and sport exhaust.
2016 Audi A7 model line
The 2016 A7 is offered in two power trains 3.0 L TFSI and TDI and two trims, Premium Plus and Prestige. Premium Plus models offer Audi side assist and Audi pre sense rear, as well as four-zone automatic climate control as standard features. . Top-of-the-line Prestige models feature as standard an interior package with head-up display, ventilated seats, dual pane glass for premium acoustics and full LED headlights on the exterior .
For 2016, the S7 and RS 7 become more advanced with standard head-up display technology. The RS 7 also offers an available Carbon package with carbon splitter and diffusor, as well as a Dynamic package, which features dynamic steering, DRC® suspension system, red brake calipers at front and rear, and a sport exhaust system with Black outlets. The performance attributes of the model are enhanced from the interior as well with the addition of a new 3-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel for ultimate steering input control.
For more information on the 2016 A6 and A7 please visit www.audiusa.com.
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Eight signs of addiction in cats tackled in this video. You have to watch out for these signs to tell if your cat has issues like this kitty here.
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This video won the prestigious Golden Kitty Award at the 2014 Internet Cat Video Festival!
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It's Fatally Windy in Europe Right Now
A brutal storm crashed into the Dutch coast on Thursday causing gusts of wind up to 90 miles per hour. This might not have been so destructive in a place with some relief, like mountains and hills, but the Netherlands is famously flat. That led to many bad things happening to buildings and people.


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Campus Police assist in Prime Minister Harper's security
December 02, 2014
Campus police provided security detail for PM's visit to Western
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Campus Police acquires new patrol vehicle
November 03, 2014
Campus Police recently replaced an older patrol vehicle with new SUV
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CCPS holding client satisfaction survey
October 30, 2014
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CCPS educates riders in bike safety
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September 17, 2014
Free U-Locks will be issued to qualified people who register bikes with Campus Police
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CCPS bike sale a huge success
September 17, 2014
All bicycles sold in less than 20 minutes!
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Western University installs second weather siren
August 26, 2014
New weather siren installed atop Social Sciences building.
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September 02, 2014
Unclaimed bicycles to be sold at Campus Police
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Campus Police help keep Convocation 2014 safe
June 11, 2014
The class of 2014 graduation ceremonies commenced on June 6, 2014 and run through June 13
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June 04, 2014
RAD training being planned for this autumn
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Violence in Latin America
Sociological essay of Latin America, the most violent zone in the world in its most dramatic and miserable. The impotence of pain and hell asocial victims of murderers in a daily theater of war where violence is always the news of the day in his red note.
It is very necessary to expose and teach this story to show the true nature of violence because newspapers, television and magazines do not offer current. And that's too bad because it's terribly necessary that these stories have a voice in society
Latin America is considered one of the most violent places in the world. Every day in the streets of cities like San Pedro Sula, Guatemala, Tegucigalpa, San Salvador, and Mexico City, the murders, robberies and violence are increasingly present. Ineffective internal politics of the area is unstable, drug trafficking into the U.S. is uncontrollable and unsafe zone of Maras, or control of the Zetas in the border is the closest thing to a daily war. The report of the Organization of American States notes that in a country such as Honduras violent death occurs every 74 minutes without war there was, in 2011, the most violent nation in the world, totaling 7104 killings documented by police.
In these places the use of youth and children to train as Sicarios is a regular job. They are attracted by the ease of earning money that gives them respect and fear. In the process of training the young killer from the poorest strata of society consumed becoming true heralds of death. Deprotection of these societies for the defense and protection of children in these situations of violence is alarming.


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Sunshine Jones / Fall In Love, Not In Line
Format: 12"
Price: ¥1890(税込)
Date: 2017/12/18
歴史的名作ハウス・クラシック・マスターピース"Do It Now"があまりにも有名なDubtribe Sound Systemを率いたレジェンダリー・ウエストコースト・ハウサーSunshine Jonesが約3年振りに新作をフィジカル・リリース!!ハウス・フリークスにとっては相当なニュースです!!問答無用のスーパー・レコメンド!!
A1. Fall In Love Not In Line (Extended Vocal Version)
B1. Fall In Love Not In Line (Sunshine's Soul Mix)
B2. Fall In Love Not In Line (Love Version)
If you were in the global house music scene around the turn of the century, you'll be very pleased to hear the news! Dubtribe Sound System brought a wealth of inspiration and joy to the world's house music community with its deep, rich, thoughtful, musical and lyrical message at the height of their existence.
Sunshine and Moonbeam Jones, the prime instruments behind Dubtribe, dazzled audiences with their performances and further with their releases on home label Imperial Dub. During an apparent long hiatus, Sunshine Jones has actually been as busy as ever, doing his own thing, as always, and touring city by city around the world to deliver his message, sound and soul in person to his legion of followers.


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Frances Bean Cobain was convinced she was going to die during a terrifying mid-air incident in which her plane lost an engine.
The 25-year-old daughter of Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain opened up about her near-death experience onboard the Airbus A380 aircraft, which was travelling from Paris to Los Angeles on 30 September (17).
After one of the plane's four engines suffered serious damage, the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing at Canada's Goose Bay airport. Fellow passengers posted pictures of the destroyed engine on social media, and Cobain shared her own version of events in an emotional post on Instagram on Friday (06Oct17).
"I've avoided talking about this because telling strangers struck me as a fruitless endeavour. But enough time has gone by to where I've sat with what this experience should mean on the grand scale of living my day to day life," the model wrote in the caption, alongside a snap of the damaged engine of the plane on the runway.
"So here it goes: A week ago on September 30th I boarded Air France flight A380 (the irony being I changed my previously booked flight to this one that very day, so I could get home earlier.)" she revealed. "This would act as the moment that would alter everything I thought I knew. I have woken up everyday for the past week just grateful to wake up.
"When I felt the plane tilt, saw the wing directly in front of me catch fire, and basically came to grips with my own mortality I made a deal with myself. I promised myself that if I made it through, that I would no longer try to escape the moments of my life," Cobain continued.
"So I've entered the phase of my life where every moment is truly precious. All the mundane 'crippling' anxieties I once let dictate how I functioned have dissipated. I was jolted awake and awake is where I need to stay in order to live authentically. As cheeseball (sic) as that sounds. It resonates as true. To me. As you were – FBC."
Air France confirmed its plane had suffered "serious damage to one of its four engines" in a statement to CNN. "The regularly trained pilots and cabin crew handled this serious incident perfectly," the airline added.


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Visitors and patients flying in to go to a rehabilitation center in LaBelle will want to travel to Southwest Florida International Airport. This airport is 38 miles from LaBelle, so it is accessible by a short car trip. Charlotte County Airport is also in the area, just 47 miles from LaBelle, and it takes domestic flights into the area.
LaBelle, Florida, has beautiful weather conditions that make it ideal for patients who enjoy outdoor activities and hobbies. Visitors can enjoy year-round warm temperatures and only a few months where rainy conditions persist. The coolest months of the year are between November and March, with January being the coldest, though not very cold, with an average temperature of 64 degrees Fahrenheit in January. If visitors are looking forward to hot visits in the summer, come into LaBelle during July and August, when the temperatures are, on average, 82 degrees.
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In this terrifying and provocative novel by the bestselling and award-winning author of Deadline and Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, a teenage boy tries to uncover what happened to a girl who has vanished from his high school. Was she abducted, or did she run for her life?
Paul "The Bomb" Baum tells the truth. No matter what. It was something he learned at Sunday school. But telling the truth can cause problems, and not just minor ones. And as Paulie discovers, finding the truth can be even more problematic. Period 8 is supposed to be that one period in high school where the truth can shine, a safe haven. Only what Paulie and Hannah (his ex-girlfriend, unfortunately) and his other classmates don't know is that the ultimate liar is in their midst. Terrifying, thought-provoking, and original, this novel combines all the qualities of a great psychological thriller with the controversy, ethics, athletics, humor, and raw emotion of a classic Crutcher story.
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Period 8. An hour a day. You can hang out. You can eat your lunch. You can talk. Or listen. Or neither. Or both. Nothing is off-limits. The only rule is that you keep it real; that you tell the truth.
Heller High senior Paul Baum—aka Paulie Bomb—tells the truth. Not the "Wow, that's an ugly sweater" variety of truth, but the other kind. The truth that matters. It might be hard. It often hurts. But Paulie doesn't know how not to tell it. When he tells his girlfriend Hannah the life-altering, messed-up, awful truth, his life falls apart. The truth can get complicated, fast.


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I was invited to participate in "A Tour Through Blogland," also known as "The Virtual Blog Tour Award." When my nominator, Sally Georgina Cronin introduced me to this project, she peaked my interest. After all, I just published my memoir and am pretty excited to let others know of its soon release date.
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Win Yourself a Copy of Patternalia from Jude Stewart
Tomorrow December 3rd sees the release of Patternalia new book by Jude Stewart. It's a delightful, fully illustrated new volume on patterns, from polka dots to plaid: their histories, cultural resonances, and hidden meanings. Read an extract here.
We're celebrating this new release by offering 5 lucky readers of Design Juices the chance to win a copy in time for Christmas!
How To Enter
All we're asking to enter, is for you to comment below with the missing word from the title of the book.
Patternalia is 'An Unconventional History of Polka Dots, _______, Plaid, Camouflage, & Other Graphic Patterns'
Winners will be picked on Monday the 14th of December, and entries will be taken until Saturday the 12th of December at midnight.
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10 Fun Facts about Patterns
- "Polka dots" get their name from an 1840s European craze for polka-dancing. It was so popular, in fact, that marketers hawked everything they could as polka- themed, from polka curtains, polka hats, even polka pudding.
- Named for the Bikini Atoll where nuclear bombs were tested, bikinis roared onto the scene in 1946 with the super-revealing two-piece called l'Atome. The association between bikinis and polka dots was clinched with the 1960 hit song "The Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" by Brian Hyland.
- Prisoners wear striped uniforms to make escapees visible – but the pattern's origins run much deeper. Medieval artists depicted disreputable types like prostitutes in stripes, to show they're "barred" from polite society.
- June 21st is known as "Seersucker Thursday" among U.S. Senators, who donned seersucker that day and went on bipartisan ice cream socials together.
- Houndstooth started out as Scottish shepherds' wear but earned its fashionplate status when the abdicated king Edward, Duke of Windsor wore it in formal suits in the city.
- Plaid was banned in England from 1746 to 1782 – which fueled the pattern's rise in popularity. But nostalgia for the pattern also made its history fuzzy. Several confidence men faked finding ancient tartan guides, and most of the "family tartans" we know today are invented, with little basis in fact.
- Black-and-white checkerboard can suggest speed (in racing flags), law and order (in the "Sillitoe tartan", a pattern on many police uniforms), and spiritual protection (the Balinese drape B&W-checked fabric called wastra poleng over valuables).
- Gingham is the wholesome cloth of picnics, Italian restaurants – and cheap plastic tote-bags carried by millions worldwide. Called totes Barbès, these bags are gingham in homage to the gingham logo of French department store Tati, who popularized the bags in North Africa.
- William Morris was the first designer to sell commercial wallpaper in a big way – yet this wax-mustachio'd hipster's life was a mass of contradictions. A successful capitalist, he was also a rabid Socialist. An Icelandic translator, poet and fantasy writer, J.R.R. Tolkein named Gandalf after a Morris character.
- Camouflage rose to prominence in WWI to protect military equipment from aerial attack – but it expanded like crazy during WWII to all kinds of of visual sleight-of-hand. It's a story of inflatable tanks; decoy heads, tanks and cities; magicians sporting colonel stripes; jazzy warships – it goes on and (weirdly) on.


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Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about The Ideal Person and other Date topics.
Dr. Bernard Murstein reminds us of a common saying: "Women give sex for love, men give love for sex." Murstein provides some interesting evidence to support this claim. Consider the following:
1) Men more than women enter a relationship with the desire to fall in love and report being initially more attracted to their eventual fiancees.
2) Men tend to fall in love earlier than women.
3) Men are less willing to marry without being in love.
4) In general, men appear initially much more geared to romance than women.
5) Once serious courtship is under way, the woman's love may be a better predictor of the course of the relationship. Even if she is more involved with him, she may break up the relationship if she thinks it is going nowhere.
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Usually dogs are well-behaved and well-mannered friends, but the beautiful puppy in this video has lost all patience with his human! And he has no qualms with letting you know just how upset he is with the man behind the camera!
Meet Apollo, the beautiful German shepherd in the video below, and even though he's pretty to look at, when you see how grumpy he gets with his human, you won't be able to keep back your smile.
His human seems nice enough, asking Apollo what the problem is, but the dog's only response is knocking his bowl around with his right paw! This dog means business!
We come to learn that Apollo, even though he's pretending as if he's starving and hungry, ate a large portion of food not very long ago. But looking at the pooch, you wouldn't think that was the case.
Either way, it seems like Apollo finally gets his post-lunch snack, and we're sure his human will be hearing him complain for his pre-appetizer meal in an hour or so. You just have to love dogs after watching this video. As much as they love running and playing, they definitely love eating!
We're so happy that Apollo is living in a beautiful "forever home" where he's given food and shelter. Hopefully not too much food!
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Perfect Parfait
Posted by Renee | Filed under Favorites, Recipes
I am going to assume that most of you are probably feeling that the holidays are over now that Christmas has come and gone, but the best holiday is about to come; New Years' Eve!
Ah New Years' Eve; drinks, friends and fine food. Are you perhaps heading out to a 10 course dinner at one of the local restaurants? Or maybe heading to a party? This year, I am not working in a kitchen (praise the Lord!), but I am heading over to a friend's place to make a stupendous New Years' dinner.
What will I be offering this crowd? It isn't Foie Gras or even cheese, I am going to make my special Goose Liver Parfait. Buttery, rich and smooth as silk, this parfait is a party and crowd pleaser.
My parfait starts with fresh goose livers that I get from Mike Oulton Meats out in Martock. Ruby red and plump, these little suckers get put in a super hot pan with garlic, lemon zest and a lil' lemon juice until just browned. A sprinkling of salt and pepper and into the food processor where they meet there fate with equal amounts of cold, salted butter. Process the lot until smooth and season to taste. Voila! So simple, yet so decadent. The only way to muck this recipe is to overcook your livers; if you do so, you will end up with a grainy, murky brown mess.
What do I serve with this perfect parfait? I love sparkling wine! The crispness and bubbles cut through the fatty goodness. Which sparkling? Why, there are so many to choose from, but when in Rome….we do as the Romans do! I am planning on stocking up on some amazing Nova Scotian sparklers from Benjamin Bridge, L'Acadie Vineyards, Domaine Grand Pré and Blomidon Estate Winery. Each of these local wineries produces some pretty spectacular sparkling wines for all tastes and budgets.
We have parfait, we have sparkling wine, but what about an accompaniment? I like toasted baguette or fruit and nut crisps, but a chutney or jam is a must. I was lucky enough to receive a jar of fantastical peach chutney from my friend Alexis this year; the spices she put in her chutney are a perfect match to the goose livers. Another winner comes from local producer, Pat's Preserves. His "Raspberry Jalapeno" jam is awesome! The sweetness and hint of heat pretty wicked with the parfait.
If you are heading out to a party or just staying at home, try making a batch of this parfait to enjoy while ringing in 2012. Happy New Year!
Goose Liver Parfait
Makes about 2 cups
- 1lbs (450g) fresh goose livers (you can substitute chicken or duck too)
- 1lbs (450g) salted, cold butter; cubed
- 2 cloves garlic; minced
- 1 lemon; zest and juice
- Salt and pepper
In a hot pan, add a small amount of the butter and melt. Add the livers and sear on each side. They should cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic, lemon zest and seasoning. Cook until still pink inside. Do not overcook! PLace livers in food processor and start processing with the butter; adding a few pieces at a time. Process until all the butter is gone and the parfait is smooth. Add the lemon juice and more seasoning if needed. Pour into a bowl or container and place in the fridge. I like to pour clarified butter over the parfait once it is chilled to seal in the parfait so that it will keep longer and keep the color true. This will keep in your fridge for about 2 weeks.
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