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University of Sheffield well-placed to spearhead proposed CCS Catapult
The call for further investment in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in a new working paper by IPPR North as part of the Northern Energy Taskforce has been welcomed by the University of Sheffield.
The paper, titled 'Making the most of our geological resources', outlines the need for a new Catapult organisation in the North of England to launch the drive towards CCS, supporting heavy industry.
Many international scientific bodies, including the International Energy Agency and the UK's Committee on Climate Change, continue to highlight the essential role of CCS if the UK is to meet climate targets.
The University of Sheffield is a leading centre for research into the area of Carbon Capture and Storage and operates the UK's main national pilot-scale facilities for clean use of fossil and biomass fuels with CCS. It also hosts the £6m UK Carbon Capture and Storage Research Centre (UKCCSRC) in partnership with five other core research organisations.
Other notable linked centres of expertise include the University's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with associated apprentice training, and the extensive Energy 2050 research institute, one of the largest university energy research programmes in the country.
Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian, Head of Energy Research at the University of Sheffield and Director of the PACT National Facility on CCS, said: "We look forward to the Government's delayed CCS Strategy following the cancellation of the previous programme. We strongly support IPPR North's call for a new CCS Catapult, to support our heavy industry in the switch to a low carbon future."
Professor Jon Gibbins, Centre Director of UKCCSRC, said: "The North of England has a unique concentration of existing and potential new sources of employment-generating industrial CO2 emissions combined with accessible and secure offshore geological storage for captured CO2.
"The North also has both world-leading facilities to undertake the research to develop these new environmental technologies and to train the new workers who will design, build and operate them."
The North of England has extensive potential for producing and using biomass. The 'negative emissions' that come from capturing and storing carbon dioxide from sustainable biomass and waste streams will become increasingly vital as the world moves towards delivering the Paris climate ambitions, including for offsetting emissions from vital services such as agriculture. Hydrogen is attracting attention for its potential to decarbonise heat, and CCS is one technology to deliver that hydrogen.
The Northern Energy Taskforce states the need to create a new Catapult centre in the North.
Professor Mohamed Pourkashanian said: "The facilities and organisations already established at the University of Sheffield make it an ideal core around which to form such an organisation and to deliver CCS clusters on Teeside, Humberside and in the North West that will ensure long-term, low carbon jobs for the 21st century."
Additional Information
Energy 2050
One of the UK's largest energy research institutes based at the University of Sheffield, our initiative focuses on energy innovation and knowledge exchange and brings together more than 120 academics, and 250 PhD students. It's a research institute that goes beyond traditional research boundaries by delivering innovations to power producers and major consumers with technology providers, focused on competitiveness and the de-risking of large scale investment in new technologies both in the UK and internationally.
The University of Sheffield
With almost 27,000 of the brightest students from over 140 countries, learning alongside over 1,200 of the best academics from across the globe, the University of Sheffield is one of the world's leading universities.
A member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group of leading research-led institutions, Sheffield offers world-class teaching and research excellence across a wide range of disciplines.
Unified by the power of discovery and understanding, staff and students at the university are committed to finding new ways to transform the world we live in.
Sheffield is the only university to feature in The Sunday Times 100 Best Not-For-Profit Organisations to Work For 2017 and was voted number one university in the UK for Student Satisfaction by Times Higher Education in 2014. In the last decade it has won four Queen's Anniversary Prizes in recognition of the outstanding contribution to the United Kingdom's intellectual, economic, cultural and social life.
Sheffield has six Nobel Prize winners among former staff and students and its alumni go on to hold positions of great responsibility and influence all over the world, making significant contributions in their chosen fields.
Global research partners and clients include Boeing, Rolls-Royce, Unilever, AstraZeneca, Glaxo SmithKline, Siemens and Airbus, as well as many UK and overseas government agencies and charitable foundations.
For further information, please visit: www.sheffield.ac.uk


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My husband likes to make fun of me because I can't leave a recipe alone. I'm always adding a pinch of spice, or swapping the rice for quinoa, or adding black beans and omitting potatoes…I'm probably not destined to be someone else's recipe tester. A tiny part of me thinks, maybe they didn't try this one thing that would make this recipe SING!
When I first started cooking, I followed a recipe like it was a royal edict. I leveled off Tablespoons, scooped chopped onions into ½-cup measures, and weighed ingredients by the ounce. By the time I was done cooking a simple weeknight soup, the kitchen looked like I'd catered a dinner party for 12. Every measuring spoon we owned would end up in the dishwasher, and the sink was piled high with mixing bowls. All so I could get the recipe just right.
These days? I can't follow a recipe any better than I can judge whether or not a cup of coffee at 4:00pm is a good idea.
Even a few weeks ago, when I made a recipe from Plated, I couldn't stick to the recipe. And mind you, the whole DEAL with Plated is that they send you the EXACT ingredients you need and a step-by-step recipe card to follow to a T. When we sat down and I declared the recipe was pretty good but didn't "look like the picture," my husband just looked at me sideways and said, "Now I wonder why that could be." -_-
Now, sometimes the fact that I can't follow a recipe leads to new, awesome things, like this salad. The recipe starts as inspiration, and before I know it, I've launched the recipe into a different place.
With this salad, I started out by following 3 separate recipes: one for the falafel, one for the dressing, and one for the salad. But by the time I was through, they had all morphed into something new.
And I'll confess, I started making this salad because I was craving that '90s steakhouse staple—The Wedge. A thick wedge of crunchy iceberg smothered in creamy bleu cheese dressing and salty bacon….not very vegan.
So I started with a base of iceberg and a creamy tahini dressing. That seemed to need some tomatoes and olives, and then it was getting so Mediterranean, it definitely needed falafel. And by the time I was adding sprouts and zucchini? Well, those just sounded good.
You're going to love this salad! Crunchy, fresh vegetables, briney olives, fragrant baked falafel, and a creamy dressing. In the words of Ina, "How easy is that?" 😉
*Note, I tried this salad without the falafel, and it's still pretty awesome! This falafel recipe is lightly adapted from Ella Woodward's recipe in the Deliciously Ella cookbook. I removed the pine nuts and baked for far less time. Stores well in a lunchbox with the falafel and dressing on the side.
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- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 2 Tablespoons sticky sweetener, like date syrup or Steen's syrup
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1 Tablespoon cumin
- 1 Tablespoon turmeric
- 1 Tablespoon tahini
- 2 15-oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Handful fresh cilantro
- Flour of your choice for dusting
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- 3 Tablespoons tahini
- 2 Tablespoons almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Za'atar seasoning (or sub Herbs de Provence)
- Juice of 1 lemon
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- 1 head iceberg lettuce, roughly torn and rinsed
- ¼ cup pitted green olives, halved
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 zucchini, shaved in ribbons (use a potato peeler!)
- ½ cup pea shoots (or other sprouts)
- Salt + Pepper for seasoning
- To make the falafel, add garlic, sweetener, applesauce, cumin, turmeric, and tahini to a food processor and pulse until grainy. Add the chickpeas and cilantro, and pulse until sandy in texture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Shape the into patties (you should have 10-12), lightly coat with flour, and space evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.** Bake in 400ºF oven for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl or jar and whisk or shake to combine. Chill until ready to serve.
- To assemble the salad, layer the lettuce, green olives, cherry tomatoes, shaved zucchini, and pea shoots in a large bowl. Top with 2-3 falafel each, then drizzle liberally with dressing. Season with salt and cracked pepper, and serve immediately!
The Waco Vegan is no longer updated. You can find me over at RandleBrowning.com instead.

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Last month a session of the ROS-I Academy was hosted for the first time at a third party site, allowing ROSIN education activities to better reach local audiences of its core target: SMEs.
Naturally following the first session of the ROS-I Academy in Delft, we successfully hosted a ROS training session at FabLab Castelfranco Veneto. The host qualified as an instructor during the instructor training held at Fraunhofer IPA in July and together with ROSIN instructors provided twelve attendees with basic Linux training, followed by a ROS curriculum encompassing a system overview as well as manipulation and navigation examples. Participants' feedback was extremely positive, and ROS is on track to become one of the topics covered at the site by regular training events alongside currently taught subjects such as Python and Arduino.


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Check out our latest hybrid-tea rose varieties! Hybrid Tea Roses are one of the most popular rose types in the world. The typical shape of a Hybrid Tea Rose is a straight and upright long stem with a large flower. The bloom of a Hybrid Tea Rose can be as large as 8 – 12 centimeters in diameter. The rose plant itself can grow as high as 1.7 meters although most Hybrid Teas have shorter stems for practical reasons varying between 70 and 90 centimeters. Due to its long stem and colourful blossoms Hybrid Tea Roses are ideally suited as cut flowers.
We are honoured to announce our new white coloured hybrid-tea variety Obama! This presidential beauty has received its personal blessing from President Obama! Stemlength 50-70 cm – vaselife 14 – 16 days.
Next new variety is Poetica. Soft white / orange / pink coloured, Stemlength 60 – 80 cm, vaselife 10 – 12 days.
Last but certainly not least, we introduce Chablis. Soft pink / orange coloured, stemlength 60 – 80 cm, vaselife 10 – 12 days.
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Can New West municipal candidates follow simple rules?
The New Westminster Record published New West municipal candidate profiles recently, and in them the candidates had to answer a handful of questions. While they weren't nearly as good as my questions, they did come with one simple rule: Answers were limited to 50 words unless otherwise specified. Pretty simple rule, right? Let's see who… Continue reading Can New West municipal candidates follow simple rules?


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Production output, value up in September
By Kris Crismundo
MANILA (Philippines News Agency) — Both volume and value of production in September this year posted notable increments, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported Tuesday.
Figures bounced back from September 2017, with the volume of production index (VoPi) increasing by 4 percent this year from a 5.7-percent decline last year.
VoPi in September was boosted by growth in output in 11 major industries, with six industries recording double-digit growths, including textiles at 44.7 percent, petroleum products at 26.7 percent, machinery except electrical at 20.1 percent, miscellaneous manufactures at 16.5 percent, transport equipment at 16.2 percent, and non-metallic mineral products at 13.3 percent.
Likewise, value of production index (VaPi) reversed its 6.2-percent drop last year as it grew by 3.7 percent in September this year.
PSA noted that eight major industries significantly contributed to the VaPi growth led by textiles, which increased by 51.3 percent. This is followed by petroleum products, up by 50.3 percent; miscellaneous manufactures, up by 21.5 percent; machinery except electrical, up by 18.2 percent; transport equipment, up by 17.7 percent; electrical machinery, up by 17.4 percent; paper and paper products, up by 16.7 percent; and beverages, up by 13.6 percent.
Meanwhile, 55 percent of major industries operated their manufacturing facilities at least 80 percent of capacity utilization rate.
These eleven industries with capacity utilization rate at 80 percent and above in September include; petroleum products, basic metals, non-metallic mineral products, machinery except electrical, chemical products, electrical machinery, food manufacturing, paper and paper products, rubber and plastic products, wood and wood products, and textiles.
Average capacity utilization rate of the manufacturing sector in September was at 84.2 percent.
In the manufacturing survey of IHS Markit for September, the Philippines' manufacturing performance topped other Southeast Asian countries.
IHS Markit Principal Economist Bernard Aw commented that the country's manufacturing score improved in September due to strong domestic demand.
Aw added that the sector's growth for the coming months is likely to be resilient. (PNA)


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SSH by default will check and keep key fingerprint of all the hosts you've connected to in
~/.ssh/known_hosts. You'll get the following warning if the fingerprint changed from the last time you've connected to the host;
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ @ WARNING: REMOTE HOST IDENTIFICATION HAS CHANGED! @ @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOMEONE IS DOING SOMETHING NASTY! Someone could be eavesdropping on you right now (man-in-the-middle attack)! It is also possible that the RSA host key has just been changed. The fingerprint for the RSA key sent by the remote host is 51:5b:16:56:a5:cd:9b:1e:11:aa:2b:1c:a2:91:cd:a2. Please contact your system administrator. Add correct host key in /home/user/.ssh/known_hosts to get rid of this message. Offending key in /home/user/.ssh/known_hosts:1 RSA host key for www.example.com has changed and you have requested strict checking. Host key verification failed.
You can fix the problem by whether disabling the key check, or have the right key in your
~/.ssh/known_hosts file.
The check is done for security reason. Proceed only if you know exactly what you're into.
To do this temporarily when connecting to a remote server, add the
StrictHostKeyChecking no option when running your SSH command as in the example below;
$ ssh -o 'StrictHostKeyChecking no' [email protected]
To make it permanent and system-wide, edit the SSH client configuration file, and add the following line (if it doesn't already exist)
StrictHostKeyChecking no
The file can normally be found at
/etc/ssh/ssh_config and
~/.ssh/known_hosts is where the host keys are stored. A sample entry of the file is as the following
192.168.0.111 ecdsa-sha2-nistp256 AAAAE2DjZHNhLXNoYTItbmlzHHAyNBYAAAAIbmlzdHAyNTYAAABBBInXA+7gb/gR0rOWlxzAvlt1SVEPacQBqRVbkDe7M4eZ3OC/yMXEA0QP8va62rGxvEx0quWf1FROQclyPc0NrT0= example.com ecdsa-sha2-nistp256 AAAAE2VjZHNhLXNoaTItbmlzdHAyNTYAAAAIbmlzdHAyNTYAAACBBInXA+7gb/gR0rOWlxzAvlt1SVEP1mQBqRVbkDe7M4eZ3OC/yMXEl0QP8va62rGxvEx0quWf1FROQclYPc0NrT0= 10.0.0.2 ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaB1yc2EAAAACAQABAAABAQCu9MUCkl0C7pXE//vtoRoxgVFGKOPWxvf1zA0HKYlCl5hR/HL3TTZbmoqA/aet0VLAunetMOkQuSaLDCaJPQQ21DD5db6CMkjAtUkR/xfGKiT8ZWBitBRE4cbBoPVhY9rjMtHlUFGy7pFYOSVau7rBxhsX9F9pIWDDuBEytjl3q5HAF+qBOKrcdEcsMieXVhcEQRo2HkJ4r/8dR0Nxvtq05X3LAj8tFZJ34ClfA7iiALVRCHYxK8VyJHew1jxBJGbnZU/vIndIcHjJO1TftfBOo7wDo1NeVD0UE7dYszu7mvY4tJKaPAgMGIAUScZ7c2BaLGk9gVLXkRzU+zQ6IpYf
Find and remove the line with the hostname or IP address of the offending hosts using your favourite text editor. You can also use
ssh-keygen with
-R option as in the following example;
$ ssh-keygen -R host
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We enjoyed a holiday to Sydney earlier this month and was made that much better when we arrived at our accommodation in the suburb of Drummoyne to learn we would be located under the main flight path for Kingsford Smith Airport. Depending on wind direction at any given time, opportunity existed to photograph either arriving or departing aircraft.
To commence our holiday, we flew from Gladstone to Sydney via Brisbane aboard QantasLink Bombardier Dash 8-Q400 VH-QOA (GLT - BNE) and Qantas Airways Boeing 737-800 VH-XZD (BNE - SYD) on Friday 05 January.
Manufactured in 2005, VH-QOA is the oldest of thirty-one, 74-seat Bombardier Dash 8-Q400's currently operated by QantasLink, and first-of-type to be repainted in the new Qantas livery. This was completed by Townsville Airport based company Flying Colours Aviation in October 2017.
Making-up the thirty-one strong fleet are twenty-one original Q400 models (VH-QO?) and ten Q400(NG) models (VH-LQ?). Next Generation Q400's incorporate an updated cabin including lighting, windows and overhead bins, minor revisions to the landing gear, as well as reduced fuel burn and maintenance costs.
Upon arrival in Brisbane from Gladstone, we were on the ground for only a short period before boarding our flight to Sydney aboard VH-XZD.
Manufactured in 2008, VH-XZD is one of seventy-five Boeing 737-800's currently in-service with Qantas Airways on both domestic and short-haul international routes.
Being among the newer 737-800 models operated by Qantas, VH-XZD features full seat back video-on-demand in-flight entertainment for each passenger, and configured to seat 174 passengers which taller people may find lacks sufficient leg room, particularly on longer flights.


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- In the "Double up" bonus, you can play cards against Daisy and have to pick a higher card than hers. You can either double your wins or lose all, but still, this one amused and entertained me most of all. When you win a huge amount of credits, the girl will come before the reels and start dancing next to the hillbillies.
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Doeren: My Trevor Lawrence Comments Taken Out Of Context
N.C. State coach Dave Doeren wants Trevor Lawrence on his back "more than he wants to be." Clemson fans didn't appreciate that
After going 9-4 last season for its best finish since 2010, N.C. State is 5-0 for the first time since 2002. Head coach Dave Doeren, who is in his sixth season with the Wolfpack, has the program in a good place.
This week, however, that's gotten lost in the shuffle. On Wednesday, Doeren, when discussing his team's matchup with No. 3 Clemson (6-0) on Saturday, said he wants quarterback Trevor Lawrence to "get rattled" and that he "needs to be on his back more than he wants to be."
Doeren didn't mean any ill-will toward Lawrence, but that's how it was interpreted, particularly among Clemson fans.
"I would say they took that out of context, but that's part of the game," Doeren said on The DA Show. "That's football, and there's nothing dirty about hitting in the game of football. I never mentioned anything about a dirty hit. That's football. That's what we do. Part of the game is hitting. My point is you can't let him stand back there all day and have all day to throw the football. Any defensive coach you talk to is going to say the same thing: You've got to take the timing away from the quarterback and give him different looks, and obviously when you get a sack, there's a hit involved in that. That's all I'm referring to."
Lawrence, a true freshman, has completed 69.0 percent of his passes for 868 yards, 11 touchdowns and two interceptions this season.
"The guy's a great player," Doeren said. "There's a reason he was the top quarterback coming out of high school, and he's played well. He's shown good poise, he's got great talent around him, he has a quick release, and he knows where to go with the football. In his limited action that he's had, he's looked really, really good, and he's taken care of the football."
Kickoff from Clemson Memorial Coliseum is slated for 3:30 p.m. ET.


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-Tamara Feingold
Lady Gaga announced on November 2nd that she is launching the Born This Way Foundation, a non-profit project dedicated to youth empowerment. Gaga, a constant supporter of anti-bullying causes and an encourager of acceptance started the foundation with her mom, Cynthia Germanotta.
Although Gaga hopes the project will be "a place for Bravery, Love, Acceptance," young people today could also find inspiration for individuality in some of Gaga's most shocking moments:
- Showing up to the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards dressed as a man.
- Repeatedly incorporating fake dripping blood and deaths into her performances.
- Wearing a dress that looks like it's made out of meat.
- Asking United States President Barack Obama to make a law against bullying.
- Referring to her fans as "little monsters."
- Wearing a dress made entirely of bubbles.
- Announcing her celibacy in a Vanity Fair interview.
- Performing a dance routine in a wheelchair in her "Paparazzi" music video.
The Born This Way Foundation, in partnership with the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and the California Endowment will launch in 2012. Check it out.


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"The next generation of game capture is here." The device addresses needs of real time capture of video signal: offering a pass-through HDMI connection the box provides a video capture sink with USB 3.1 Type C interface and makes the video signal available to video capture applications via standard DirectShow and Media Foundation APIs.
I was interested whether the device implements video compression, H.264 and/or H.265/HEVC in hardware. The technical specifications include:
• Max Pass-Through Resolutions:2160p60 HDR /1440p144 / 1080p240
• Max Record Resolutions:2160p30 / 1440p60 / 1080p120 / 1080p60 HDR
• Supported Resolutions (Video input):2160p, 1440p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p
• Record Format: MPEG 4 (H.264+AAC) or (H.265+AAC)*
*H.265 Compression and HDR are supported by RECentral
So there is a direct mention of video compression, and given the state of the technology and the price of the box it makes sense to have it there. Logitech C930e camera has been offering H.264 video compression onboard for years.
So is it there in the Ultra thing? NO, IT IS NOT. Pathetic…
One could guess this of course from a study of FAQ section in the part of third party software configuration. The software is clearly expected to use external compression capabilities. However popular software is also known to not use the latest stuff, so there was a little chance that hardware codec is still there. I think it would fair to include that right there into technical specification that the product does not offer any encoding capabilities.
The good thing is that the box offers 10-bit video capture up to 2560×1440@30 – there is not so much of inexpensive hardware capable to do such job.
The specification mentions high rate 1920×1080@120 mode but I don't see it in the effectively advertised capabilities.
Also, video capture capabilities in Media Foundation API suggest that it is possible to capture into video memory bypassing system memory mapping/copy. Even though it is irrelevant to most of the applications, some newer ones including those leveraging UWP video capture API could take advantage (such as, for example, video capture apps running on low power consumption devices).


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Morning Media Menu Welcomes Back ABC's Terry Moran
The last time we had ABC's Terry Moran on our podcast we got picked up by Rush Limbaugh. We are hoping for some Rush love today after Terry joined us today from O'Hare where he's been waylaid since last night on his way to Nebraska. If any of you Limbaugh listeners out there hear us get another name check be sure to let us know.
Regarding Limbaugh, Moran says: "I was a White House correspondent for five and half years…the one thing you learn very quickly is that you have to develop a very thick hide."
Other than aggravating Rush, one of the reasons we asked Moran to join us today was to discuss his recent Nightline piece on the Mexican drug wars and their toll on Juarez, where he recently spent some time on assignment. "It is the Wild West across Northern Mexico, because the drug cartels now are almost as strong as the government in many places, and stronger in some."
We also talk about the controversy over yesterday's LATimes NBC ad, and whether Twitter might someday be a money-maker.


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Mike Reyno posted a topic in General Helicopter OperationsA fundraising campaign, organized by the Moosonee paramedics, is being undertaken to help raise money to support the families of those that died in the Ornge helicopter crash. Monies raised, through the sale of Ornge t-shirts and sweater, are going towards the families of: Captain Don Filliter First Officer Jacques Dupuy Primary Flight Paramedic Dustin Dagenais Primary Flight Paramedic Chris Snowball The money raised will be split evenly between the four families of those that were killed. Please help support the families by visiting http://teespring.com/7793
You're right, it is laughable on many levels. Last year I dealt with lawyers on three occasions due to the forums where I had to identify people due to misinformation that was being posted. As I said, the original post, in my opinion, was a simple question. But that question is up to interpretation by the company involved. And let's all be honest, the thread would have gone down hill quickly. I'm sure you would all agree that it is rare for us to pull down entire threads. And we can all agree that it's laughable for us to do it in this case. But at the end of the day it is me that has to deal with the company(s) and try to defend the forums for what they are...it is a very hard balancing act. But sometimes it is just in everyone's best interests to submit than to fight. Mike
Sorry for the late response to the posts. I am away on March Break. It is infortunate that many feel that this is about advertising dollars. Couldn't be further from the truth. The post that was made is up to interpretation. How I interpreted it is not the same way that the operator in question interpreted it, nor many of the people on this forum. So, do I want to fight this out with a lawyer after I have been threatened with one? No. What I am trying to do is protect EVERYONE from having to deal with this because I tell you what, if a lawyer is coming after me, he's coming after who ever made the post as well. Those of you that know me personally know that we would not put the interests of the advertiser first in a case like. I did this in the best interest of the person that made the post. It is as simple as that. I had some long conversations with people at HeliExpo about the forums, the positives and the negatives. Yes it is a public forum, and we do our best to control the Threads. We are definatley not perfect. But we try our best. Dealing with forum issues is not as simple as one thinks. Being threatened with legal action is a regular concern for us. I'm just trying to mitigate those that are making the posts from getting involved. I'm not doing this because of the advertiser. Mike
Posting False Information
Mike Reyno posted a topic in General Helicopter OperationsI just removed a post in regards to the closing down of an operator. This is false! Unless you know for certain that a company has closed its doors, do not make any posts of any kind about the company. This is misleading information, and goes against our forum rules of conduct. Should the said operator want the identity of the person spreading the misinformation, we will be obliged to provide it to them. So, it is in everyone's best interest to refrain from spreading misinformation here on the forums. Please feel free to contact me directly should anyone require further information regarding our rules of conduct. Thank you. Mike Reyno [email protected] Publisher Vertical Magazine
As many of you know, we have been dealing with website issues for the past several weeks. Much of this has to do with malicious attacks that were being made on the site. In an effort to mitigate further attacks in the future the website will be offline, starting at approximately 1AM (eastern) for several hours as we move to a new server. This not only means better security features, but also a site that will be much faster. We expect that if all goes well, we should be live within a few hours. I appreciate everyone's patience as we continue to work at resolving issues with the website. Again, if anyone has any comments or complaints, please feel free to contact me directly at [email protected] Thank you! Mike Reyno Publisher.
We're Back!
Mike Reyno posted a topic in General Helicopter OperationsAfter a very long delay, I am happy to announce that our forums are FINALLY back in operation. As some of you are aware, the Vertical website was compromised about a month ago. After weeks of investigating, we discovered several vulnerabilities in the software that was being used for the forums. It was those vulnerabilities that allowed hackers to infiltrate the Vertical site. But it wasn't just Vertical they hit. Hackers managed to infiltrate thousands of websites around the world using the same software. Not only have we changed the software that we are using for the forums, we have also been able to implement additional security features that will ensure that this does not happen again in the future. This obviously took much longer to implement within the Vertical website than what we had originally planned for. But, we wanted to be sure that we were able to mitigate from future cyber attacks on the site. I apologize for the inconvenience that this has caused our forum members. But it was a necessary inconvenience in order to ensure the continued security of the Vertical website. Your patience is greatly appreciated. Should anyone wish to contact me, or have questions, please feel free to send me a PM or email me at [email protected] Mike Reyno Publisher
As some of you may already now, the Vertical website was compromised a few weeks back. We have been working as quickly as possible to get the site back 100 percent to what it was prior to being compromised. This is taking a bit longer than we thought. We are about 95 percent completed, but it is that 5 percent that is proving to be a bit difficult, which includes the forums. We hope to have this rectified as soon as possible. In the coming week or so, we will be shutting down the website for maintenance for approximately six hours. Included with this maintenance work will be new security measures. I will let everyone know about this when it happens. I apologize for the delays that we are experiencing. But, I appreciate everyone's patience as we work to solve this problem. Thank you! Mike Reyno Publisher
Father And Daughter Operation
Mike Reyno replied to Mike Reyno's topic in General Helicopter OperationsThanks for your help!
Father And Daughter Operation
Mike Reyno posted a topic in General Helicopter OperationsA few Heli-Expos ago, I met a wonderful father and daughter who have their own helicopter operation. Sadly, we lost their info. Does anyone know of the helicopter company that I'm speaking about? I believe they were in Nortern BC. Thanks for your help! Mike
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Mike Reyno replied to flyheli's topic in General Helicopter OperationsWhen you register just to discredit a company, I have a problem with that. If you wish to discredit National Helicopters, then use your real name or your original pseudonym . I suggest that "Flameout" reads the rules of conduct again. Once you write something as fact, you can be held accountable by the company if they allegations are proven to be false. Earlier this year we were required to provide the identity of a few members that crossed the line. I'm trying to avoid the same thing from happening to "Flameout". Mike
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Mike Reyno replied to HeliCanada's topic in General Helicopter OperationsPlease keep the thread on topic, and the insults down or it will be deleted! Mike
Mike Reyno posted a topic in General Helicopter OperationsIn the next issue of Vertical, we are running a story on the fires that have been going on in Canada and the US. This means we are on the hunt for pictures of helicopters in action over the fires, pictures of AMEs working on the machines, machines sitting at the base camps - anything that would show the level of helicopter activity on the fires. Some of you have the best pictures out there, from the field and as it's happening. If anyone is interested in contributing images of helicopters working on the fires, please email them to me directly at [email protected] Thanks. Mike Reyno Publisher Vertical and Vertical 911
Mike Reyno replied to Mike Reyno's topic in General Helicopter OperationsGood point! I'm sure with every new helicopter type there will be teething pains for a while. I know weight is an issue with these 139s, but It is nice to see some new equipment after flying the S-76As for as long as they have. Mike
Mike Reyno posted a topic in General Helicopter OperationsI saw an Ornge AW139 fly by my window here in Kitchener the other day noticeably faster than the S-76A. Besides the increased speed, is the 139 working out as advertised for Ornge? Mike


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It is said to never judge a book by it's cover.
But with picture books, we can't sometimes resist judging and picking up one with a promising cover, hoping for some really great illustrations.
It's not that illustrations are all that a picture book is (well, it could be in the case of wordless picture books). But it's called a picture book for a reason. And illustrations could really make it or break it.
I have never encountered a picture book that I didn't like, though. But there are a lot of picture books out there and I guess a lot more to be published( I, for one, has this dream of writing and publishing one, but I think I'm too scared to do it. Well, more on that next time). So I compiled here the list of the best-illustrated picture books, that you could grab for your little ones, or in the case of kid-at-heart adults, your own consumption.
Now, I could tell you all the picture books with illustrations that I really love. But I believe it is best that the books in this list include those that are reviewed and voted upon by a committee who carefully reviews the books for excellent illustrations and visual experience. These books are the Caldecott Medal Winners by the Association for Library Service to Children.
What is the Caldecott Medal?
The Caldecott Medal is an award given annually to the preceding year's " most distinguished American picture books for children". The award is given to the illustrator of the book by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). It is one of the most prestigious American children's book awards, along with the Newberry Medal.
It came about when many thought that the artists creating the illustrations in the picture books for children were also deserving to be honored and recognized as the authors of children's books.
So in 1937, Frederic G. Melcher suggested the establishment of the medal, named in honor of the nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph J. Caldecott. This medal is to be given to the artist who had created the most distinguished picture book of the year.
The Caldecott Medal Winners
Here are the awardees of the Caldecott Medal from the most current year to the very first.
Hello Lighthouse
illustrated and written by Sophie Blackall
Hello Lighthouse tells the story of a lighthouse and it's last keeper. It shows the daily life of the keeper in the lighthouse and his routines like maintaining his daily logs in the logbook, polishing the lens and refilling oil as he tends the light. It also shows the events of the keeper's life as he gets married and then had a child , and eventually had to bade goodbye to the lighthouse.
Wolf in the Snow
by Matthew Cordell
A girl and a wolf got lost in a snowstorm. And then they meet. The girl helped the little wolf to get to his mother. And the wolves howl together to help her family find her. A story of kindness and reciprocity wrapped in one nearly wordless picture book.
Radiant Child: The Story of Young Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
by Javaka Steptoe
2016Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear
illustrated by Sophie Blackall, written by Lindsay Mattick
There was a real Winnie-the-Pooh. And it was Winnie, the baby bear Harry Colebourn rescued on his way to World War I, in 1914. Named after his hometown, Winnipeg, he took the bear to war. This is the story of a friendship between a bear and his rescuer, across fields and oceans told by the real-life great-granddaughter of Harry Colebourn.
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
by Dan Santat
In a magical island far away, one imaginary friend patiently waits his turn to be chosen by a real child, only to be overlooked time and again. He finally sets off on a journey to a busy city to find his perfect match and at last be given his own name: Beekle.
written and illustrated by Brian Floca
In the summer of 1869, crews and families are riding the trains on America's brand-new transcontinental railroad. Enjoy the thrill of travel as the pages come alive with the details of the trip and the sounds, speed, and strength of the mighty locomotives.
This Is Not My Hat
by Jon Klassen
A tiny fish got a hat that fits perfectly right for him. But, unfortunately, it is NOT his hat. Good thing, the big fish is asleep and will not probably wake up for a long time. Or will he really not?
A Ball for Daisy
by Chris Raschka
This book relates the story of the joy and sadness that a special toy can bring. Every child can relate to the joy of Daisy as she plays with her favorite toy and with her sadness when it was broken. A wordless narration in swirling and impressionistic illustrations, this book will appeal to dog lovers and children who once loved a special toy and lost it.
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
illustrated by Erin E. Stead, written by Philip C. Stead
Every day, Amos McGee was always early to go to the zoo. He has a lot of things to do but he made time to be with his friends the elephant, the tortoise, the penguin, the rhinoceros and the owl. One day, Amos got the sniffles and sneeze and couldn't make it to the zoo. So his friends went to him instead.
The Lion & the Mouse
by Jerry Pinkney
A wordless adaptation of the beloved tale by Aesop, this fable shows that no act of compassion and kindness is ever forgotten. When a lion spares a mouse that he'd planned to eat, the mouse, later on, rescues him when he was trapped by poachers. With vivid and descriptive illustrations of the African landscape, this re-telling is truly breathtaking.
The House in the Night
illustrated by Beth Krommes, written by Susan Marie Swanson
This timeless bedtime book with glowing, patterned illustrations and poetic texts, illuminates a reassuring order to the universe. Naming nighttime things, comforts and intrigues to explore the origins of a light that makes a house a home.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
by Brian Selznick
This hefty book of over 500 pages of words and pictures in a harmony that is not exactly like a graphic novel or a picture book but a combination of both and a lot more. This follows the story of an orphan and a clock-keeper, and sometimes a thief, twelve-year-old boy named Hugo. Hugo lives in the walls of a busy train station in Paris and is living an undercover life. But when he meets a toy booth owner and his granddaughter, his precious secret is jeopardized. A mechanical man, cryptic drawing and a hidden message from his dead father form an intricate web of mystery that is about to unfold.
by David Wiesner
Floatsam- anything floating that has been washed ashore. A wordless picture book about a boy who loves to collect and examine flotsam at the beach. Broken or lost toys, small objects, bottle are among his finds. But nothing compares to one discovery that contains a secret of its own meant to be kept and also shared.
The Hello, Goodbye Window
illustrated by Chris Raschka, written by Norton Juster
For a little girl, the kitchen window in Nanna and Poppy's house is a magic gateway. Everything important happens in there- around it, beyond it and through it. This story is a love song of that special relationship of grandparents and grandchild and the wonders and simple delights of childhood.
Kitten's First Full Moon
by Kevin Henkes
It was Kitten's first full moon and she thought the moon is a bowl of milk in the sky. And she wanted it. A warm, humorous story of a curious kitten who just wants that bowl of milk. Will she get what she wants?
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
by Mordicai Gerstein
A lyrical narration of that daring tightrope-walk between the towers of World Trade Center on August 7, 1974, by the French aerialist Philippe Petit. Feel the goosebumps and be dazzled by the heights as the drama unfolds in words and pictures full of details and colors.
My Friend Rabbit
by Eric Rohmann
"My friend Rabbit means well. But whatever he does, wherever he goes, trouble follows." Mouse' airplane is now stuck in a tree. But friend Rabbit is going to save the day. A funny story of two best friends, the trouble they must overcome and their friendship that is sure to last.
The Three Pigs
by David Wiesner
It's an old story. And everyone knows what's supposed to happen. But does it have to be, every time? Does anyone ask the pigs how they would suppose it to be? It's about time, someone did. And now, here is an adventure to a whole new level. Enjoy an astonishing shift of perspective and sly humor, as the wolf blow the pigs away to a flighty adventure.
So You Want to Be President?
illustrated by David Small, written by Judith St. George
Being a president has its advantages and disadvantages. And this book brilliantly and hilariously illustrates and describes the lives of the men who have risen to the most powerful position in the world. Now with an updated version to include George W. Bush, making them forty-two men with all their quirks and humanity in the presidential family tree.
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
by Simms Taback
Joseph had a little overcoat. And it was full of holes. But so does this book! When his overcoat got too old and shabby he made it into a jacket. And after that, guess what did he made it into?Make a guessing game of what Joseph will be making next from the little overcoat, as you turn and snoop through the holes on the pages of this very creative book.
Snowflake Bentley
illustrated by Mary Azarian, written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin
A little boy from Vermont saw snowflakes as a miracle. And he was determined to one day capture the beauty and wonder of this tiny crystal. His enthusiasm in photographing snowflakes has been misunderstood in his time, but his patience revea7led two important truths- one is no two snowflakes are alike and two, each one is startlingly beautiful. Wilson Bentley's story of perseverance and passion for the wonders of nature is wonderfully told in this beautiful book.
by Paul O. Zelinsky
This adaptation of a beloved fairy tale by Paul O. Zelinsky is both a work of art and classic narration. Based on the Grimm's brothers and the earlier French version, this hybrid version illuminates the story's fundamentals on possessiveness, confinement, and separation. Here, Rapunzel's tower is a beauty to behold on the outside and luxurious inside meant to protect her from the outside world instead of a desolate tower that aims to punish and imprison her. It shows an overprotective mother rather than a cruel witch who just wants to punish the child. And eventually, it shows the story of a young man and woman who struggle in their journey to adulthood and grow in self-reliance.
by David Wisniewski
A re-telling of the story of Golem, a dramatic tale of invoking a supernatural power to help an oppressed people. When the Jews of Prague were persecuted because of a lie that was being passed around, the town rabbi decides to a being out of mud to protect them. With unique cut-paper illustrations, it sparks thoughts on the consequences of unleashing a power that is beyond the control of man.
Officer Buckle and Gloria
by Peggy Rathmann
Officer Buckle loves to teach about safety in schools. But he gives boring speeches and everyone dozes off during his teaching sessions. One day, he was assigned a police dog named Gloria to come with him during his safety speech. Unknown to him, during his speech, Gloria does tricks imitating the safety tips and the audience began to enjoy his safety speech. Officer Buckle was surprised and delighted but it wasn't until much later that he had known about what Gloria did. A comical story with equally comical illustrations of a police officer and his dog buddy.
Smoky Night
illustrated by David Diaz, written by Eve Bunting
A young boy, Daniel and his mother are forced to flee their apartment when a riot broke in Los Angeles. The ongoing fires and looting force neighbors who previously disliked each other to work together to find their pet cats. Written through the eyes of a young boy, it tells the story of a Los Angeles riot and its aftermath.
Grandfather's Journey
illustrated by Allen Say, edited by Walter Lorraine
A story of a man who has found home in two countries and his constant desire to be in both places that he loved. Deeply personal yet warmly universal in the emotional stirrings of that homesickness for one's country. With tranquil paintings and well-crafted prose, this book will evoke emotions and deep longings for that land you call home.
Mirette on the High Wire
by Emily Arnold McCully
A mysterious stranger arrives in the boardinghouse of Mirette's mother. He has a sad-face and always kept to himself. But one day, Mirette saw him walking the clothesline with ease and grace that she can't help but admire. When she learns what kept him from performing for years, it's up to her to teach him how to get over his fear.
by David Wiesner
It's Tuesday evening, around eight. And magical things happen. Frogs in lily pads levitate through the air and have some great adventures. Would you like to join in their adventures and fun?
Black and White
by David Macaulay
Four stories told simultaneously in a two-page spread. Are they necessarily different stories or are they just one story in four different perspectives? Whatever it may be, it challenges the reader to solve a puzzle in the form of four stories with each own narration and illustrative styles.
Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China
by Ed Young
A classic Chinese re-telling of the Little Red Riding Hood as retold by Ed Young. But in contrary to the original fable, there are three girls and the story is written in their point of view.
Song and Dance Man
illustrated by Stephen Gammell, written by Karen Ackerman
Three children visit their grandfather who pulls out his old bowler hat, gold-tipped cane, and his tap shoes and has a wonderful time as he reminisces about his performances on stage. He tells them stories of when he was a vaudeville song and dance man, at the time when people did not sit in front of the television for hours. He performs, telling jokes, dancing, and singing, and making the children laugh. With full-colored illustrations, this warm, affectionate story creates nostalgia in the reader's mind.
Owl Moon
illustrated by John Schoenherr, written by Jane Yolen
A little girl and his father go owling, one late winter night. The world is still and silent as they walk along, with his father calling Whoo-whoo-whoo to the nighttime bird. Sometimes there is an owl and sometimes there isn't. But you just need to hope. With a frosty landscape and lightly brushed illustrations, this beautiful book is at once tender and gentle, poetic and special.
Hey, Al
illustrated by Richard Egielski; text: Arthur Yorinks
Al is a janitor and he lives with his dog Eddie in a cramped room. They lead a life with endless struggle. But one day, a bird mysteriously appeared and offered to carry them to a paradise, a beautiful island in the sky. They soon find themselves living a life of luxury and ease. But trouble started happening and now they wish they were back home.
The Polar Express
by Chris Van Allsburg
A young boy was lying awake one Christmas eve, as he was waiting for Santa Claus to come. But suddenly he heard a rumble of a train and to his astonishment he finds the train waiting for him. He is soon welcome aboard the magical train called The Polar Express and is off in a journey to the North Pole.
Saint George and the Dragon
illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman, retold by Margaret Hodges
A knight who has never been to battle was sent by the Queen of Fairies to fight a dragon who has been terrorizing their land. He then meets a hermit who tells him of his heritage and that his name is George. George, despite his lack of experience, went on to defeat the dragon and bring peace to the land terrorized by it for years.
The Glorious Flight: Across the Channel with Louis Bleriot
by Alice & Martin Provensen
This book recounts the persistence of Louis Bleriot to build a flying machine to fly across the English Channel. With succinct, brief text and vintage illustrations, this book is one glorious narration of a true story.
translated and illustrated by Marcia Brown; original text in French: Blaise Cendrars
Eerie, shifting, prowling, watching. The Shadow is enchanted and haunted. Translated from French, this African inspired poem is evocative and dramatic coupled with stunning illustrations in collage style by Marcia Brown that is rich in colors and sense of mystery.
by Chris Van Allsburg
Bored and restless and looking for something interesting to do, Peter and Judy give Jumanji a try. When they unfolded it's ordinary-looking playing board, they were suddenly faced with the most bizarre adventure of their lives.
by Arnold Lobel
A collection of short fables each with a moral lesson. But while the moral is genuine, the tone of the fable is cheerful and playful. A wolf who looks suspiciously like an apple tree, a bear in a frying-pan hat and paper-bag boots, this collection is a humorous, delightful mix.
Ox-Cart Man
illustrated by Barbara Cooney, written by Donald Hall
Describing the day-to-day life of an early nineteenth-century New England family throughout the days, weeks, months and changing seasons, such is the life on a farm, colorful and cyclical.
The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses
by Paul Goble
A young Indian girl has always loved horses. One day, she got lost when their herd of horses went into a stampede. She awoke to find a beautiful spotted stallion who invites her to live with them.
Noah's Ark
by Peter Spier
An imaginative re-telling of the Bible story with a twist of humor and detailed illustrations.
Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions
illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon, written by Margaret Musgrove
Taking the readers through an alphabet of African traditions in a sort of slideshow, it aims to inform and show the various colorful costumes and fashions, and culture of the native African people.
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon, retold by Verna Aardema
A mosquito tells a lie to a lizard which causes a domino of trouble and ended with an owlet dead. Now, the animals are holding an investigation to find out who causes the trouble.
Arrow to the Sun
by Gerald McDermott
A young boy searches for his father. But before he can claim his heritage he must first prove his worthiness. He must pass through the four ceremonial chambers: the kiva of lions, the kiva of snakes, the kiva of bees, and the kiva of lightning. Illustrated in bold colors and geometric patterns, this re-telling of an ancient legend depicts the Native American reverence for the source of all life–the Sun.
Duffy and the Devil
illustrated by Margot Zemach, retold by Harve Zemach
A young girl made a deal with the devil to knit for her and in return, she must know his name within three years or he will take her away. Will she be able to guess his name?
The Funny Little Woman
illustrated by Blair Lent, retold by Arlene Mosel
A lively little woman loves to laugh and make rice dumplings. One day, one of his dumplings, roll away and in pursuing it, the wicked oni got hold of her. Will she be able to escape from the three-eyed monster?
One Fine Day
retold and illustrated by Nonny Hogrogian
One fine day, a fox traveled through the great forest. He was very thirsty. He stole milk from an old farm woman. The annoyed woman cuts his tail with a knife, and the fox spent the day bargaining to get it back.
A Story A Story
retold and illustrated by Gail E. Haley
All the stories in the world once belonged to the Sky God, Nyame. He kept them all in a box beside his throne. But Ananse, the Spider man, wanted them. And he got three sly creatures to get them.
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble
by William Steig
Silvester thought himself lucky when he found a magic pebble that makes wishes come true. But a lion suddenly frightens him making him wish out of surprise, bringing with it unexpected results.
The Fool of the World and the Flying Ship
illustrated by Uri Shulevitz, retold by Arthur Ransome
A classic Russian folktale about a simple man who sets to bring the Czar what he desires– a flying ship. As he tries his luck to get what the Czar wants, he meets some unusual companions along the way.
Drummer Hoff
illustrated by Ed Emberley, adapted by Barbara Emberley
A lively folk verse about the building of a cannon. Brightly dressed in full uniform, each soldier brings a part of the remarkable machine.
Sam, Bangs & Moonshine
by Evaline Ness
Sam loves to daydream and think that her mother is a mermaid. She tells Thomas, her little neighbor tales which he believes to be true. But one day, her stories put Thomas and her cat Bangs into trouble.
Always Room for One More
illustrated by Nonny Hogrogian, written by Sorche NicLeodhas, pseud. [Leclair Alger]
Lachie MacLachlan is a generous fellow. In his "wee house in the heather," where he lives with his family of twelve, he welcomes to his hearth every weary traveler who passes by on a stormy night, saying "There's always room for one more."
May I Bring a Friend?
illustrated by Beni Montresor, written by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers
A small boy receives a very special invitation – the King and the Queen have invited him to the castle for tea! He accepts the invitation with one question: "May I bring a friend?"
The King says yes, never expecting a surprise.
Where the Wild Things Are
by Maurice Sendak
Max has been very naughty and was sent to bed without supper. When he was in his room, he imagined himself transported into another world where he meets big monsters with terrible teeth, terrible roars, and terrible eyes. But Max is not one to be intimidated. He soon becomes king of the all the wild things and started the most riotous adventure of all.
The Snowy Day
by Ezra Jack Keats
Little Peter goes on an adventure in the city one snowy day. A lovely story of a child's wonder of a new world and the hope of keeping it forever.
Once a Mouse
retold and illustrated by Marcia Brown
This magical Indian fable tells the story of a small mouse and a hermit that knows how to change animals into something else. When the hermit saw a helpless mouse, he decided to help it and turn it into a cat, then into a dog and eventually a Tiger.
Baboushka and the Three Kings
illustrated by Nicolas Sidjakov, written by Ruth Robbins
A Russian folktale about Baboushka, an old woman in an endless search for the Christ child.
Nine Days to Christmas
illustrated by Marie Hall Ets, written by Marie Hall Ets and Aurora Labastida
Ceci anxiously awaits her first posada, the special Mexican Christmas party. This year she'll lead the candlelight procession that reenacts Mary and Joseph's trip to Bethlehem. She was then given the opportunity to select her very first piñata just for it.
Chanticleer and the Fox
illustrated by Barbara Cooney adapted from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales by Barbara Cooney
Chanticleer, the rooster, is King of the barnyard. He struts about in his barnyard kingdom all day. One day, a fox bursts into his domain. And Chanticleer must do some quick thinking to save himself and his barnyard kingdom.
Time of Wonder
by Robert McCloskey
This is a story of a family's summer on a Maine island overlooking Penobscot Bay. Rain, gulls, a foggy morning, the excitement of sailing, the quiet of the night, and the sudden terror of a hurricane describes the experiences of the family on that island. With bright pictures and simple alliteration, this book is a spell-binding read.
A Tree Is Nice
illustrated by Marc Simont, written by Janice Udry
Trees are very nice. Even one tree is nice if it is the only one you happen to have. There are many reasons why trees are so good to have around. Some are funny. Some are indisputable facts. But whether one knows one tree or many, there are so many delights to be had in, with, or under a tree.
Frog Went A-Courtin'
illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky, retold by John Langstaff
An old folk song turned into a full-colored illustrated book. The frog goes to ask a mouse to marry him. At their wedding, everyone shows up to celebrate with them.
Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper
illustrated by Marcia Brown, translated from Charles Perrault by Marcia Brown
This illustrated version of the classic tale that we have grown to love was translated from French. Cinderella, in her haste to flee, loses her glass slippers and the prince picked it and ordered the search for the beautiful owner of the little glass slipper.
Madeline's Rescue
by Ludwig Bemelmans
A sequel to the original Madeline. Madeline slips and falls right off into The Seine. But a dog came to rescue her and they took the dog home. And named her Genevieve. Bu, Lord Cucuface heard of the new dog. He decrees that no dogs will be allowed in the "old house in Paris that was covered with vines," and kicks Genevieve out on the street. Madeline and the girls then search everywhere for Genevieve. Will they find Genevieve again?
The Biggest Bear
by Lynd Ward
Embarrassed that his family's farm is the only one in town without a bearskin, Johnny sets out to shoot a bear. But when he came home, he has with him a baby bear. He soon realized that bears don't make good pets and decided to let it go back in the wild. But the bear just keeps coming back home.
Finders Keepers
illustrated by Nicolas, pseud. (Nicholas Mordvinoff), written by Will, pseud. [William Lipkind]
Two dogs found one bone. And they have to decide whom it belongs.
They then decided to ask everyone on the farm. But everyone is just so busy minding their own to care about who owns the bone.
The Egg Tree
by Katherine Milhous
One Easter morning, Katy and Carl went on an Easter egg hunt through their grandmother's house. Katy couldn't find any egg so she went up to the attic. And there she found a very special set of eggs, hung from the branches of a tiny tree -an egg tree!
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by Leo Politi
Every summer, the swallows leave San Juan Capistrano and fly far away. But they always come back in the spring, on St. Joseph's Day. Juan a boy who loves the songs of the swallows plants a garden in his own yard for the swallows to nest there. And on St. Joseph's Day, he was greeted by a marvelous sight.
The Big Snow
by Berta & Elmer Hader
How do the animals live through the winter months? The author and the illustrator just answered that question with this classic book. As the animals prepared for the big snow, an old couple helps them and prepares food for them which proved very helpful.
White Snow, Bright Snow
illustrated by Roger Duvoisin, written by Alvin Tresselt
The postman, the farmer, and the policeman and his wife scurried about doing all the practical things grownups do when a snowstorm comes, as the first flakes fell. But the children laughed and danced, delighted of the coming snowfall.
The Little Island
illustrated by Leonard Weisgard, written by Golden MacDonald, pseud. [Margaret Wise Brown]
There is a little island in the ocean and it changes as the seasons come and go. One day a kitten visits the island with a family on a picnic. The kitten told the island that it is small and isolated. However, the island replied that it is, like the kitten, also a part of the world.
The Rooster Crows
by Maud & Miska Petersham
A collection of American rhymes and jingles with colored pencil illustrations. Well-known nursery rhymes, counting-out games, skipping-rope songs, finger games, and other jingles beloved by American children for generations, all in one stunning picture book.
Prayer for a Child
illustrated by Elizabeth Orton Jones, written by Rachel Field
This is a child's bedtime prayer full of the intimate gentleness for familiar things, the love of friends and family, and the kindly protection of God. The prayer is for all boys and girls, for all ages and races.
Many Moons
illustrated by Louis Slobodkin, written by James Thurber
There was once a sick princess who wants the moon. Her father, the King has sent all his men to get the moon for the princess, but they were not able to do so. Finally, the Court Jester was able to get the little princess her moon and she gets well in the end.
The Little House
by Virginia Lee Burton
A poignant story of a little country cottage that becomes engulfed by the city that grows up around it. She became sad when she's surrounded by the dirty, noisy city's hustle and bustle and she badly missed the country. Happily, in the end, the little house is taken back to the country where she belongs.
Make Way for Ducklings
by Robert McCloskey
Mr. and Mrs. Mallard fly over various potential locations around the city of Boston to start a family. Each time Mr. Mallard selects a location, Mrs. Mallard finds something wrong with it. Tired from their search, the Mallards land at the Public Garden Lagoon to spend the night.
They Were Strong and Good
by Robert Lawson
A classic book that follows the path of one family's journey through American history as they brave Caribbean storms, travel to the wharf markets of New York, and fight in the Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln
by Ingri & Edgar Parin d'Aulaire
A story based on the life of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It focused on his early years in life and the road he took to manhood.
Mei Li
by Thomas Handforth
Girls are not allowed to go to the New Year Fair in the city. But Mei Li really wants to go. She bribes her brother into taking her along and ended up spending a day full of adventures.
Animals of the Bible: A Picture Book
illustrated by Dorothy P. Lathrop, edited by Helen Dean Fish
The very first to win the Caldecott Medal when it was originally published in 1937, Animals of the Bible: A Picture Book by Dorothy Lathrop is a wonderful collection of some of the Bible's most extraordinary animals. Detailed black-and-white drawings illustrate the favorite stories of the Creation, Noah's Ark, the first Christmas, among others.
Have you come across any of these picture books? Or do you have picture books in mind with really great illustrations? Please share with us in the comments.
You may also be interested in some reviews of picture books here.
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2. "Welcome to the Caldecott Medal Home Page!", American Library Association, November 30, 1999.
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3. "The Randolph Caldecott Medal", American Library Association, November 30, 1999.
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"BABY WOODROSE is an iconic band on the Danish psych scene who released their debut album 'Blows Your Mind' back in 2001. Long before psychedelic music had a revival frontman Lorenzo Woodrose and his band came up with their own mix of psych, garage and stoner rock which they have refined during the years. The new album is called 'Freedom' and is due out September 16th 2016 on Bad Afro Records.
'Freedom' is the 7th album by BABY WOODROSE and is released more than four years after the previous album 'Third Eye Surgery' came out in 2012. In the meantime Lorenzo has been busy with his other band Spids Nøgenhat who gained a lot of popularity in Denmark and won two Danish Grammies for the album "Kommer Med Fred". Best rock album of the year and Best live band of the year.
The title 'Freedom' reflects on the current state of our society and how it affects us all. Consciously or not. The album introduces the modern slave song.
Lorenzo Woodrose: "The inspiration for the album came from the title track, a cover we have been playing around with for about a year. Mostly known for the version Richie Havens improvised on Woodstock in 1969, it is actually a much older song, known as a gospel tune, a negro spiritual or a "slave song". This expression gave me the idea to write modern day slave songs, so all the songs on the new album deal with mind control, brainwash, hamster wheels, slavery and oppression".
All BABY WOODROSE albums have a different vibe and this time there has been an analogue approach to recording the nine songs. The whole album is recorded and mixed on tape, givng it a very rockband live-in-the-studio type of feel. This means no cut and paste and a minimal amount of overdubs. The album is produced by Anders Onsberg and BABY WOODROSE in the STC studio in Copenhagen and mastered by Flemming Rasmussen at Sweet Silence."
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Femtocells push to $4B worldwide in 2014
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"Although we are in the very early stages of commercial femtocells deployments, we expect to see a significant increase in commercial deployments in 2011, and an inflection point in the market in 2012," reports Loren Shalinsky, senior analyst, Dell'Oro Group. "As of today, there are 14 commercial deployments around the world, with many more operators in the process of trialing femtocells service. The majority of these trials are expected to turn into commercial deployments in 2012. While only one million units are expected to ship this year, we forecast unit shipments will reach 62 million in 2014, with more than 80 percent of those total units being WCDMA femtocells," she adds.
The analyst says that North America is expected to have the highest shipment volume in 2010 due to the three largest mobile operators having already launched commercial femtocells service. However, as more operators in EMEA begin deployments in 2012, we forecast shipments to this region will surpass those of North America.
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Natalie told James that if she wins PoV, then they could possibly strike a deal. Sheila told James that she thinks he will win the game. She says that he will win PoV and Joshuah will be evicted this week. James knows that he will be nominated every week that he doesn't win HoH. Sheila doesn't think that she will ever win HoH. Joshuah heard some of this conversation and is worried that James will strike a deal with Sheila. Natalie claims that Sheila will do whatever she (Natalie) wants her to do this week. Joshuah says that he will not campaign to stay in the house until after the PoV competition.
The HG picked PoV players, and Adam was the only one not selected to play, so he will host the competition. Sheila claims that she has a feeling that she will win PoV this week. Joshuah told Sharon that if he wins PoV, he will save himself, but if she wins PoV, he wants her to leave the nominations the same. James claims that he wants to be evicted this week. He went off on Sheila because she lied to him about wanting him to stay over Joshuah, and he nearly punched her. Adam then yelled at James, saying that everyone wants him out of the house and not just Sheila.
Sheila wants Natalie to nominate and evict her this week because she cannot take James anymore. She wants to sleep in the HoH bedroom for as long as James is in the house. James once again stayed up late into the night before finally checking in at around 2:25 AM. All HG are still asleep as I post this.
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Kids Surprise Teacher With Pop Quiz To Help Her Find Her Dream Dog
"It was just so pure."
After graduating from college and accepting a job as a middle school teacher in Oklahoma, Emily Gray had one more thing left to accomplish: adopt a dog.
"In college, she always had roommates and lived in rental houses where owning a dog was not feasible," Caroline Sutton, Gray's sister, told The Dodo. "Now that she's on her own and has a schedule that will accommodate it, she's beyond ready to adopt!"
Gray has an easy rapport with her students, and one day in class, she let news of her plan slip.
"She has a very close relationship with her students," Sutton said. "They really love and respect her as a teacher because she genuinely cares about each and every one of them."
"She had just casually mentioned adopting a dog in class because she knows a lot of her students have pets and love dogs like she does, and they took that and ran with it," Sutton added.
Her students were excited and eager to help their beloved teacher find the perfect pet. But Gray never anticipated just how invested they were in her quest.
When Gray walked into her classroom the next day, she found a multiple choice questionnaire on her desk. Gray is usually the one to dole out the pop quizzes, so the sheet of paper caught her by surprise.
The quiz was divided into 19 questions identifying what she was looking for in a dog and how an animal would fit into her lifestyle. The questions ranged from the serious, such as, "Do you need a hypoallergenic dog?" and "How long will your dog be alone for?" to the playful, "Do you want your dog to have a friendly wagging tail?"
The kids had clearly spent time and effort on the test, and Gray couldn't have been prouder of her thoughtful pupils.
"It meant the world to her and she couldn't believe they had done all that work to help her," Sutton said. "It was just so pure and thoughtful and, to me, it really made me so proud of my sister because it shows the impact she has made on these kids' lives that they were willing to do something like that for her. I thought it was just amazing."
After filling out the questionnaire, Gray received her results:
The students gave her breed descriptions for a Labradoodle and a border collie, and a final page reading: "Don't forget about mutts!"
But even after all the careful planning and assessment, sometimes the perfect dog can't be identified with a test result. Sometimes, the perfect dog finds you.
Shortly after Gray completed her quiz, a fellow teacher at the school approached her with a proposition: Her elderly neighbors were looking to rehome their 2-year-old dog, Buddy. Would Gray be able to give him a forever home?
All it took was a brief meeting for Gray to know Buddy was the one she'd been searching for.
She immediately texted her sister the news: "I came and met [him] today and fell in love. He's neutered, house-trained, crate-trained, shots updated and an absolute doll," she wrote.
Now, Gray can't wait to tell her students. She knows they'll give her an "A" on her brilliant choice.