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Whew! I made it another year;) Everything was great, way too much food. I thought we had cut down, but it got bigger food wise. Everyone just wants to bring their favorite thing, so what cha' gonna do;) After all my fussing and planning with my ham, I almost forgot to put it in the crock pot~~~it turned out perfect. Best gift of the night! DD#1 gave us 2 nights at the Bahia Hotel on Mission Bay in San Deigo! YEAH!!!! Love it! Great evening~~~I drank wine and ate sugar~~lots~~I gave both up four months ago, but decided I would enjoy it today. Everyone took all the sweets home, but DD#2 won this Big A*s bottle of red win at a chairty run she was in~~~it equals 32 glass! It is yummy, of course you can not drive with an open container so we had to keep it;) LOL I will take it to DS's house at the end of January he is doing an open house~~ Hope everyone has as great a time as we did~~~just family and simple food and fun;) Merry Merry to Everyone!! |
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Sounds like a wonderful party, and what a great gift from you DD! Nice! A word of advice: drink that opened wine now. By the end of January it won't be drinkable. It's been opened and air has gotten in, so it'll be wasted if it's not used until the end of January. |
If the open container is in the trunk, it can be transported in Ohio. Just don't drive impaired, which I know you won't! Merry Christmas. |
- Posted by YogaLady1948 (My Page) on Tue, Dec 25, 12 at 19:09
DS could not take it home he has a truck~~not trunk;) Suzieque, we are drinking more of the wine as I post this so not sure it will last til the end of January~~~we are going to DS's Thursday~~I will take the rest of it to him then~~they are hosting DIL's family on Sat~~that should finish it off;) |
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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Alfredo Aceves had a 30-minute conversation with manager Bobby Valentine on Tuesday afternoon, a prelude to his activation from a three-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team.
Neither Aceves nor Valentine wanted to get into the specifics of the conversation.
"The past is the past," Aceves said. "I'm just here to play baseball. … That's personal stuff for the team. What happened with the team stays in the team."
"It's all over," Valentine said. "I'm excited about him possibly coming back and helping us win a game -- or two or three."
The question of what role Aceves will fill in the Red Sox bullpen was not answered in the meeting. The use of Andrew Bailey in a save situation on Friday night -- one night, it should be noted, after Aceves threw 37 pitches and surrendered five earned runs -- was what appeared to set off Aceves' tantrum.
In two weeks since he was activated from the disabled list, Bailey has a 1.69 ERA in 5 1/3 innings pitched, striking out four and walking two while stranding the only runner he inherited. He hasn't yet been named the closer, the role for which he was acquired, but it appears to be a matter of time.
"I wish I could know," Aceves said before the game.
Aceves probably knows now -- and it's probably not what he wants. In his first trip to the mound since his suspension, Aceves blew a save and had to watch the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim walk off with a win.
In fact, if Valentine had his full bullpen at his disposal, he might not have gone to Aceves at all. But the manager was staying away from Bailey, who had pitched in four of the last five games, and he was trying to stay away from Vicente Padilla and Mark Melancon, too.
So after Clay Buchholz finished the seventh inning, Aceves -- who already had warmed up in the sixth inning -- was summoned to pitch the eighth and the ninth.
"There wasn't much choice," Valentine said. "I don't know what else I could have done. Bailey wasn't pitching. Bailey had (pitched in) four out of five games. Melancon had been four out of six days. Padilla was four out of five. There really wasn't anyone who was pitching tonight, other than maybe (Junichi) Tazawa, who still needed an extra day, and (Andrew) Miller, and I didn't think those guys matched up with Miller."
The eccentric righty bounced back from a pair of memorably awful outings in April -- one at Detroit, one at home against New York -- to put together more than three terrific months. In 50 innings pitched from late April until the end of July, Aceves compiled a 2.34 ERA with 43 strikeouts and 15 walks. He was credited with 20 saves in that span.
But since the beginning of August, Aceves has a 10.32 ERA in 11 1/3 innings. His strikeout-to-walk numbers have remained steady -- he's fanned 11 and walked five -- but he's given up more home runs in August than in May, June and July combined.
It seems fair to wonder if fatigue is an issue, even if that would run contrary to the popular narrative surrounding Aceves -- that his arm is indestructible -- for the last year or so.
Valentine hasn't ridden Aceves quite so hard as Terry Francona did down the stretch last season, in part because closers inherently tend to pitch fewer innings than middle relievers. But Aceves still is up to 64 1/3 innings this season, and he leads the Red Sox in appearances by a wide margin. He now has made 114 appearances and thrown 178 1/3 innings in the last two seasons. No other pitcher in the major leagues has more than 100 appearances and more than 160 innings pitched in that span.
But fatigue, according to Valentine, isn't what Aceves would blame for his struggles.
"I've even heard he thinks he hasn't pitched enough," Valentine said before Aceves' suspension. "That's part of the problem with his command. His stuff is there, according to some of the catchers, it's just down the middle. That's not a good place to be."
No, it's not a good place to be -- and a lack of command sometimes can be attributed to wear and tear in a shoulder or elbow.
And it's not entirely true, either, that Aceves' stuff is still there: A fastball that averaged 95 miles per hour in June and July has dipped to the 93-94 range, according to BrooksBaseball.net. His fastball started at or around 95 in his awful outing against the Angels last Thursday, but it was barely getting to 93 by the end.
As effectively as Aceves pitched for most of the summer, he's not the long-term closer for Boston going forward. That's the job Bailey was acquired to do. That's the job Bailey will be asked to do starting Wednesday if the opportunity presents itself.
When asked, Valentine wouldn't even say he'd considered Aceves his closer on Tuesday night. He just happened to be pitching in that situation.
"I'm not saying that was his role tonight -- for a save," the manager said. "He was the only guy available to pitch."
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Jessica, who shot to fame with the Pussycat Dolls, recently arrived in Australia, reportedly to spend time with James.
The source pointed out that James, known for his role as an entertainment reporter and weatherman with Channel Seven, had previously been to the U.S. to see Jessica.
"At the moment she's here," the source added.
The two, who met at the end of last year during the opening of the Darling Harbour Hard Rock Café, were spotted walking through Sydney's eastern suburbs holding hands.
Jessica is currently working on her new solo album, Sutta Pop, which is set for release in May. She is also set to make a guest appearance on the upcoming season of America's Next Top Model.
Jessica left the Dolls in 2010 after troubles within the group, including her claim she wasn't provided accommodation by the group after injuring herself on tour in 2009. She said she was forced to sleep on a friend's couch when she returned to Los Angeles. She added she was tired of living in the shadow of the band's lead singer, Nicole Scherzinger.
For his part, James may be put in the awkward position of having to report his own romance.
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- Posted by sierra_z2b (My Page) on Tue, Apr 24, 07 at 13:25
Hi Laurie, this is a good idea. Your iris's are very pretty! I was going to post some pics yesterday, but ran out of time. So here is what is blooming in my garden. It will be a bit of a surprise this year as to what is still in the garden. So I'm happy these are still here. Enjoy, |
- Posted by northspruce z3a MB CDA (My Page) on Tue, Apr 24, 07 at 16:48
Beautiful pics gals. Laurie, love the irises, must get me some. Sierra, your second picture is incredible... I love the white and purple together!! What's the little blue striped fella second from the last? I think I will have to wait a few days to join you with any pics. |
Beautiful pictures!! I really need to work on planting for some early spring color... Susan |
- Posted by laurie_z3_mb sw MB (My Page) on Wed, Apr 25, 07 at 9:55
Very pretty Sierra! I really love the two you did with the special effects. I also really like the veining in the last one. I think I'm going to have to put more kinds of crocus in this fall. I tried them one year awhile back, and they never survived for some reason. But now I gotta have more!lol |
- Posted by sierra_z2b (My Page) on Wed, Apr 25, 07 at 12:06
Northspruce...the little striped flower is Puschkinias or striped squill. I think they are so pretty. They are supposed to multiply quickly, but the haven't for me. I had some in the garden for about 10 years, and finally last year I bought more. Laurie....bags of crocus from Costco in the fall. With crocus I find it takes them a couple of years to really take off...and put on a show. They also self seed here for me. Sierra |
- Posted by crazy_gardener ~Z2b~ AB Canada (My Page) on Wed, Apr 25, 07 at 13:29
I have nothing to show ;) But I sure I'm enjoying your spring photos gals, way to grow! I just love the markings on your I. reticulata 'Katharyn Hodgkin' Laurie, where did you order it and do you remember the date planted. I want one in my garden now ;) Sharon |
Lovely pictures girls..savona |
- Posted by laurie_z3_mb sw MB (My Page) on Wed, Apr 25, 07 at 15:53
Sharon, I picked up those iris bulbs at McFaydens during their fall clear out. Even on clearance, they were $5 for a pack of 10 bulbs, so Brenda and I split the package because we weren't sure if they would even survive. I'm pretty sure that they were planted towards the end of October. Now that I know they will survive our winters, I'll have to keep my eyes open for them this fall. |
- Posted by valleyrimgirl 2b (My Page) on Wed, Apr 25, 07 at 17:20
Laurie, my "KL" irises still haven't peaked out of the ground yet. I even think we planted them the same day last fall. Oh, well. I guess I will have to wait longer yet. Last fall I placed flax around the irises so that there would be less weeds this year. I am happy to report that so far 100% of the covered irises have made it through the winter. The leaves just collected in every area where the irises were. I did not cover the rhizome last fall with flax. The rhubarb even has tiny leaves on it today... Brenda |
- Posted by crazydaisy_68 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 25, 07 at 17:40
WOW! Great pictures. Laurie, your iris 'Katharyn Hodgkin' is so cool looking. I only have a few Glory-of-the-Snow blooming but it sure does give me a lift when I go out there. I have to get some crocus too yet for some more early spring colour. Ang |
Not much here either, and i haven't had time to upload pics that i've taken. So i'll enjoy blooms vicariously! :) My yellow mammoth crocuses are blooming - the only thing so far. |
- Posted by prairierose 2b (My Page) on Thu, Apr 26, 07 at 12:39
My rhubarb's still just red bumps, but when I looked at it this morning my mouth started to water. Guess I'll have to settle for frozen stuff for now - I have a new rhubarb loaf recipe I want to try. I have some squill and crocuses blooming, and one little red and yellow tulip that I forgot I had planted. I'll try and get some pictures this weekend. Connie |
- Posted by plantaddict487 Zone 2b MB CDA (My Page) on Thu, Apr 26, 07 at 14:37
Here is my first tarda type tulip blooming yesterday. About a gazillion left to come and I have no idea where they came from. I don't remember planting so many! BJ in SW MB |
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- Posted by valleyrimgirl 2b (My Page) on Thu, Apr 26, 07 at 18:43
BJ, your tulip looks just like mine!! Aren't they pretty? Mine is called... Tulipa humilis 'Violacea black base'. Mine just started to bloom today also, but I haven't got a picture of it yet. I haven't a clue where I bought mine because I got it back when I wasn't keeping a really good data base. Brenda |
- Posted by prairierose 2b (My Page) on Mon, Apr 30, 07 at 14:10
I have a few flowers blooming. It's so nice to see them after winter. My youngest DS and I went for a walk to the pasture on Thursday. The prairie crocuses are in full bloom Connie |
Oh Connie, The prairie crocuses are so plentiful. How lovely! I posted mine before I saw yours. Where I live they are difficult to find. One has to go searching. The clear-cut where we go is remote and our secret. |
- Posted by prairierose 2b (My Page) on Tue, May 1, 07 at 12:20
As I understand it, the crocuses do best where the native pature is grazed, but not overgrazed. They don't compete terribly well with the grass, which is probably why they traditionally did well on the prairie wool, which is very fine and only gets about 4-6" tall most years. I read somewhere that they also require the right fungi in the soil, so you almost never see them on tame grass pastures. Connie |
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- Commentary: Extortion of Money and Property
- Villagers accused of giving false information about opium cultivation, money extorted, in Murng Nai
- Forced labour, fault finding and extortion, in Nam-Zarng
- Stealing of villager's vegetables in Murng-Nai
- Extortion of money from travelers, in Murng-Ton
- Random extortion in Murng-Ton
- Random extortion in Kae-See
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- Extortion during issuance of identity cards in Kun-Hing
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Extortion of Money and Property
Lately, because of the increasing difficulties for migrant workers from Burma to be able to continue to work in Thailand, due to various economic and political reasons, including the necessity for every migrant worker to register with the Nationality Verification scheme, which has put many migrants, especially those belonging to non-Burman nationalities, into a difficult and precarious situation, one may expect to see some decrease in the flows of refugees coming to Thailand from Shan State.
However, that has not been the case so far. For more than a decade or so, more or less regular flows of refugees have been coming to the Thai border and, for some reasons, there have even been some increase in their numbers over the last few months.
It was true that when the Nationality Verification scheme was introduced and implemented by the Thai authorities, many migrants who did not want themselves identified for fear of persecution by the Burmese authorities had, or at least tried to, returned to their native places in Shan State.
After staying for a short while, however, many of them found it virtually impossible to survive under the circumstances created by the Burmese military authorities and returned to Thailand, adding their numbers to the already existing flows of refugees. It was difficult enough to earn a decent living even for those who still had some of their ancestral lands to work, not to mention those who had lost everything and tried to survive as daily wage earners.
The refugees cited various types of human rights violation by the Burmese military that have still been causing people to seek refuge in Thailand, among which the most rampant was extortion of money and property.
VILLAGERS ACCUSED OF GIVING FALSE INFORMATION ABOUT OPIUM CULTIVATION, MONEY EXTORTED, IN MURNG-NAIDuring the end of 2009, villagers of Ho Ha village in Kun Mong village tract in Kaeng Tawng sub-township, Murng-Nai township, were forced to pay large sums of money as a fine for allegedly not providing correct information about opium growers, by the SPDC troops from LIB569.
On 24 November 2009, a patrol of about 35 SPDC troops from LIB569 came to Ho Ha village in Kun Mong village tract in Murng-Nai township and told the villagers who grew opium to give their names and the amount of opium grown to them.
After collecting a list of opium growers from Ho Ha village, the SPDC troops continued to patrol the area for several days. On 27 November 2009, the SPDC troops came back to the village in the evening and called all the villagers to a meeting.
At the meeting, the SPDC troops accused the villagers of having given them a false list of opium growers, saying that they had found many more opium fields than that had been listed. They said the villagers needed to pay a fine of money for lying or face more severe punishment.
The SPDC troops demanded 20,000 kyat from each and every house in Ho Ha village, whether they grew opium or not, as a punishment. Although Ho Ha was a small village, comprising less than 30 houses, the SPDC troops got away with more than 500,000 kyat of money.
According to local villagers, they had already given some of the names to an SPDC troops' patrol a few months earlier during the rains so that this time they only gave the names of the new growers. However, they could not explain about it because the SPDC troops did not listen to them, and they were also afraid of further abuses.
During late November 2009, SPDC troops from IB66 forcibly conscripted villagers' vehicles and went around in the areas of 2-3 village tracts in Nam-Zarng township, accusing villagers of one thing or another and extorting money from them.
On 21 November 2009, a patrol of about 40 SPDC troops came by a truck to Haai Naeng village in Haai Naeng village tract, Nam-Zarng township, and continued on foot to Kawng Hawm village in the same village tract.
At Kawng Hawm village, the SPDC troops forcibly conscripted 3 mini-tractors and their drivers. Riding the 3 tractors, they patrolled the areas of Haai Naeng, Ton Hung and Nawng Hee village tracts for several days, finding fault with the villagers and extortion money from them.
Although there were many villages in Haai Naeng and Ton Hung village tracts that had been forced to give money to the SPDC troops, not less than 10,000 kyat each, only the names of 2 villages, Kaab Saang and Haai Laai, were available when this report was received.
In Nawng Hee village tract, the SPDC troops accused the villagers of neglecting their forced labour duty by not regularly reporting to the authorities on the situation in the area and ordered them to pay a fine in the form of money.
The following 3 villages in Nawng Hee village tract were recorded. Nam Wo village was required to pay a fine of 30,000 kyat while Kun Saai village had to pay 21,000 kyat and Saam Khaa village 15,000 kyat. The 3 tractors were released only after they had provided free labour for 4 whole days.
During November 2009, SPDC troops of IB64 and IB287, and members of a Shan ceasefire group, forcibly recruited villagers in several village tracts in Lai-Kha township to serve as people's militia and large amounts of money were extorted from villages that could not provide the demanded recruits.
The village tracts from which the SPDC troops demanded recruits this time included Naa Poi, Haai Seng, Wan Thi, Wan Paang, Wan Saang and Taad Mawk in Lai-Kha township. One person from each small village and two persons from each large village in those village tracts were required to be recruited as members of the people's militia.
The new recruits had to be male and between 18 and 25 years of age, and those who had once served in one of the resistance forces in Shan State were preferable. However, villages that could not provide new recruits in person could provide money instead.
The villagers of the villages that could not find anyone to register as a new recruit had to collect money among themselves and give it to the authorities instead. The rate was 300,000 kyat for each missing recruit.
Similar incidents were said to have been taking place at about the same time in the adjacent township of Kae-See, but details of such incidents were not available at the time of this report.
During November and December 2009, SPDC troops of IB65 and members of the police and immigration in Murng-Ton township set up several checkpoints along the main road between Naa Kawng Mu and Pung Pa Khem villages and the Thai border, and extorted money from the travellers.
One such checkpoint was at the end of Naa Kawng Mu village. This checkpoint required each traveller to pay 6,000 kyat to be allowed to get through it. Virtually all civilian passengers riding cars, trucks and motorcycles had to pay the money or were told to turn back.
Another one was at Ta Kwaang village, between Naa Kawng Mu and Pung Pa Khem village. At this checkpoint, travellers were required to pay in Thai money, 300 baht each, to be able to pass it. At the entrance of Pung Pa Khem village was another checkpoint to which each traveller also had to pay 300 baht to be able to enter the village.
All people were required to pay at this Pung Pa Khem checkpoint on the assumption that they were going to the Thai border, including those who were only coming to Pung Pa Khem village and had no intention to travel farther.
For those who actually travelled to the Thai border, there were 2 more checkpoints on the way. One was at Nam Yum village and the other at BP-1 (Border Post No. 1), right on the border. Each of these checkpoints also extorted 200 Thai baht from each traveller before letting them continue their journey.
At the end of 2009, large amounts of Thai money were extorted from the villagers of Me Ken village tract in Murng-Ton township by a patrol of SPDC troops from IB225, at Me Ken village in Me Ken village tract, Murng-Ton township.
On 28 or 29 December 2009, a contingent of more than 20 SPDC troops from IB225 that were stationed at the public pavilion near the village Buddhist monastery in Me Ken village called the community leaders of Me Ken, Mawk Zali and Son Khaan village to a meeting.
At the meeting, the SPDC troops told the community leaders of the said 3 villages to collect money from their villagers to support the Burmese military. The community leaders were required to collect 500 baht of Thai money from each of the houses at their respective villages.
The SPDC troops said that they had been working hard for the protection and well being of the people so that they could lead a safe and normal life. For that, they said, the Burmese military deserved the gratitude and support from the people.
The SPDC troops ordered the community leaders to hand over all the demanded money within 2 days. Since there were over 300 houses in the 3 villages, the villagers had to work fast to be able to gather all the money and hand it to the SPDC troops before the deadline.
For several weeks during November 2009, a combined force SPDC troops and members of Lahu people's militia, based in Wan Zing village tract in Kae-See township, went around and randomly extorted money from the people in several village tracts in the township.
In early November 2009, a patrol of about 40 troops, comprising SPDC soldiers from IB287 and members of Lahu people's militia, extorted money from several shop owners in several villages in Wan Zing village tract.
Among the known victims were Zaai Mae-Tha and Naang Lu (not their real names), a couple selling consumer goods at their house-shop at Kung Khaet village in Wan Zing village tract. Not less than 70,000 kyat of money was extorted from the couple by the soldiers, using various excuses and threats to make them comply with their demand.
Zaai Pun-Nya and Naang Lam (not their real names), a couple with a house-shop at Wan Zing village in Wan Zing village tract, also selling consumer goods, were also forced to pay 65,000 kyat to the soldiers, using similar methods of threat and intimidation.
At Maw Tawng and Wan Loi villages in Long Yaan village tract, the SPDC troops extorted 500 kyat from each house. There were more than 40 houses in the 2 villages and the troops made off with more than 20,000 kyat of money.
After that, the said patrol went on to Nawng Tao and Murng Lerm villages and continued to extort money from the villagers. Although the details about the amounts of money were not available, it was learned that the SPDC troops continued their patrol down to Murng Nawng village tract and extorted money from several villages along the way.
In November 2009, large amounts of money had to be given to several departments of the SPDC authorities in Kaeng-Tung township in order to hold a celebration marking the traditional Shan new year.
The new year celebration was held for 3 days, from 15 to 17 November 2009, and the opening ceremony was presided over by the commander of the Triangle Regional Command during which the Chairman of Kaeng-Tung township USDA (Union Solidarity and Development Association) also gave a speech.
However, before the permission to celebrate the new year was given, a lot of money had been extorted from the people, mainly Shan communities, by the concerned authorities. Not less than 15,000 kyat had to be given to each of the following 3 departments: SPDC District Office, SPDC Township Office and Township Police Department.
To be able to use the public sport ground for the celebration, the organizing Shan communities had to give 50,000 kyat to the concerned authorities and 100,000 kyat for the rent of the sport ground for the duration of the new year celebration.
In November 2009, considerable amounts of money were extorted from the people of Kaeng-Tung town by the SPDC authorities to organize a football tournament in the township.
All the townspeople in all the 5 quarters of Kaeng-Tung town were affected by the extortion. Written orders were issued to the community leaders of the 5 quarters on 12 November 2009, demanding 6,000 kyat from every household in the town.
Since the football tournament was set to be held from 17 to 20 November 2009, the money was to be handed to the authorities no later than 16 November 2009, according to the written orders.
According to the Kaeng-Tung townspeople, the authorities always extorted money from the people to organize virtually all the social and public events in the town, including even the kind of concerts in which young women competitively displayed their legs.
In November 2009, SPDC authorities in Kun-Hing township announced that they would issue identity cards to those living in the township, who could prove their citizenship but had not yet got any identity cards, and persuaded people to come and get them at the township office.
However, the announcement did not mention anything about the costs people would have to pay to get the identity cards, leaving them to think that it would not be much different from what had cost those who got their ID cards some time ago, which was between 500 and 1,000 kyat each.
On 12-13 November 2009, 3 villagers form Loi Yaang village in Kun Pu village tract, Kun-Hing township, went to get their ID cards at the township office, bringing with them 15,000 kyat of money which they thought was more than enough.
After all was finished, however, they were told by the concerned authorities that the whole process cost each of them 10,000 kyat. The authorities added that every one without discrimination, rich or poor, would have to pay the same amount to get their ID cards.
The villagers were issued their ID cards only after they could give the authorities the demanded amount of money, by borrowing from their friends from other villages who happened to be in the town on their own businesses.
In October 2009, a tractor driver who was transporting rice and consumer goods was robbed of his money by a patrol of SPDC troops in the area of Pang Long sub-township, in Loi-Lem township.
One day in October 2009, Zaai Mawng (m) from Pang Long town in Loi-Lem township was driving a tractor, transporting rice and other consumer goods from Nam-Zarng township back to Loi-Lem, when he ran into a patrol of SPDC troops from one of the units based in Loi-Lem township.
It was at a place about 5 miles before he reached Pang Long town. The SPDC troops stopped Zaai Mawng and searched his tractor, and found 30,000 kyat of money in it. The troops immediately took away the money and warned Zaai Mawng not to tell anyone about it.
Zaai Mawng was only a hired hand who earned a wage for driving a tractor whose owner lived in Pang Long town. The money was the only property he owned, but it had been taken away by the SPDC troops and he could do nothing about it.
In December 2009, villagers of several villages in Yaang Loi village tract in Murng-Kerng township were robbed of their chickens by a patrol of SPDC troops from LIB514.
On 11 December 2009, a patrol of about 35 SPDC troops from LIB514 came to Nam Khi Zaang village in Yaang Loi village tract Murng-Kerng township and stopped at a public pavilion at the village Buddhist monastery.
After preparing to camp at the pavilion for the night, the SPDC troops ordered the villagers to provide them with 5 viss (1 viss = 1.6 kg) of chickens on the same evening. The chickens had to be killed and their feathers plucked, and brought to them at the pavilion, said the troops.
The SPDC troops cooked and ate the chickens with their dinner, drinking a lot of liquor and making a lot of noise until late into the night. At about 8 o'clock the next morning, the SPDC troops left Nam Khi Zaang village and set of towards Haai Ngern village in the same village tract.
At Haai Ngern village, the SPDC troops stopped for a while and shot 4 chickens with catapults and took them away as they continued their patrol in the area. The troops arrived at Yaang Loi village, which was the main village in Yaang Loi village tract, in the evening and stopped for a few hours in the village.
As soon as they arrived in Yaang Loi village, the SPDC troops ordered the villagers to provide them with 8 viss of chickens within 2 hours. After getting the demanded chickens, the troops left Yaang Loi village and likely headed in the direction of Nam Neb village.
Villagers of Nam Khi Zaang, Haai Ngern and Yaang Loi villages lost about 15 viss of chickens, worth about 60,000 kyat, to the said SPDC troops' patrol. It was a common practice for the SPDC troops to forcibly take villagers' chickens whenever they came to the villages, complained the villagers.
In December 2009, oranges of a villager were stolen by the SPDC troops from LIB576 at an orange orchard at Pa Saa village in Nawng Hee village tract, Murng-Nai township.
On 13 December 2009, about 5-6 SPDC soldiers from LIB576 came to the area of Pa Saa village and stole as many oranges as they could carry in their backpacks from an orchard belonging to a villager of Pa Saa village in Nawng Hee village tract in Murng-Ni township.
The SPDC troops ate some of the oranges on their way back and threw away pieces of orange peel along the way right up near to their base. Some villagers from a nearby village who went to buy things at another village saw small piles of orange peel scattered along the way and told Pa Saa villagers about it.
When the orange orchard owners of Pa Saa village went and checked their orchards, one of them saw that his orchard had been looted. A lot of branches of many orange trees had been broken and many small oranges had fallen and scattered on the ground, while the good and ripe ones were gone.
Although there was clear evidence that the SPDC troops had stolen the oranges, with piles of orange peel scattered all the way up to their base, and had done a lot of damage to the orchard, the owner dared not do anything about it for fear of further abuses.
In November 2009, vegetables of a villager were stolen by the SPDC troops from LIB576 from a vegetable garden at Nam Tum Nur village in Ton Hung village tract, Murng-Nai township.
On the afternoon of 15 November 2009, Naang Mu (f) of Nam Tawng village in Ton Hung village tract went to her vegetable garden at Nam Tum Nur village in the same village tract with the intention to collect vegetables to sell at the market at Ton Hung village the next day.
When she got near her vegetable garden, Naang Mu saw 3 SPDC soldiers hurriedly left her garden, each carrying heavy loads on their shoulders, and headed towards Ton Hung village where the base of LIB576 was situated.
When Naang Mu got into her garden, she saw that almost all of her vegetables were gone, only their stumps were left sticking out of the beds. She immediately realized that the 3 SPDC soldiers she just saw had stolen her vegetables.
But when she came out of the garden and looked towards where the soldiers had gone, they had already disappeared into the distance. Naang Mu did not know what to do except to return to her village and grieve over her loss.
The next day when she went to Ton Hung village market, Naang Mu saw 3 women, who she was sure were wives of SPDC soldiers, selling vegetables. She was sure that those women were not selling vegetables they had grown themselves or bought from someone else, but she could do nothing about it.


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Answered by
Sheikh Muhammad Muhammad Sâlim `Abd al-Wadûd
You may sell rare coins and bills of currency for more than their face value.
It is unlawful to exchange gold, silver, and currency except hand to hand, and if the metal or currency is the same, in equal amounts.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Gold for gold, silver for silver, like for like, hand to hand, and whoever increases or ask for increasing he falls in usury." [Sahîh Muslim]
Money takes the ruling of gold and silver in that it fulfills the exact same function in society. Money acts as a medium of exchange and as a store of value.
However, rare notes and coins have – according to the customs (`urf) of the market wherein they are sought – have ceased being traded as a medium of exchange and have become objects of value in their own right.
Therefore, it is permissible to purchase these objects with currency. This is the case even if the rare coin or bill is of a type that is still recognized by statute as being legal tender. One can purchase a rare coin or bill with modern currency of nominally the same type.
This means a person may purchase – for instance – a rare 19th century dollar note with current dollars, even if that 19th century note is still permitted as legal tender by statute. This is due to the fact that the actual role the note plays in the market has changed drastically. Now it is regarded in the market as being no different than a rare document or a rare print.
In the sale of a rare and collectible note or coin, the item being sold is not treated as currency, nor does it function in any practical capacity as currency. It functions as an object of value like any other antique.
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After washing these shirts, I got them to look like this. They used to be smooth now the cotton seems frayed out into little balls which make them uncomfortable. How do I make sure that they don't do this on me? They are 60 cotton and 40 percent Polyester. I followed the directions to wash on cold and tumble dry on low. I didn't do the warm iron which I have no idea what it was talking about. |
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Are they new shirts, or ones that have been worn for a while? If they are new, take them back to the store. If you have had them for a while, either live with them or discard them and buy shirts that have no polyester in them. |
" I didn't do the warm iron which I have no idea what it was talking about." That means to use a WARM iron setting, if you need to iron out any wrinkles before wearing. A higher iron setting could cause the polyester fibers to melt, and will definitely cause out-gassing. Be sure to turn the garment inside-out before washing & drying. Any type of polyester (synthetic) blend fabric will be prone to pilling. I've noticed more abrasion/mini-pilling on my 100% cotton knits after buying a front-load washing machine. Less water = more friction. With those, I now use the Delicates cycle because more water is in the drum, which reduces the friction. I also wash those as smaller loads, to maximize the buffering effect of the higher water level. |
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Semester 1 - 2013
Prerequisites: Available only to students admitted to HPS Honours, Graduate Diploma in Science (History and Philosophy of Science) and Graduate Certificate in Science (History and Philosophy of Science)
6 credit points
1x 2-hour seminar per week (see timetable)
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Symmetries have always played a central role in physical theories. Physics without symmetries would be unimaginable. They ground the very laws of physics, for laws express invariances and invariances are expressions of symmetry. But how should we understand symmetries? Should we distinguish between different kinds of symmetry? What are the philosophical implications of symmetry? In this course we will cover a vast range of types of symmetry from various branches of mathematics and physical theories, including classical mechanics, Maxwellian electromagnetism, the relativity theories, quantum theories, gauge theories and string theories, in a bid to answer these questions and more.
By the end of this unit of study you should:
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official rankings will be announced in an awards ceremony on September
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Founded in 1985, Main Line Health (MLH) is a not-for-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its western suburbs. At its core are four of the region's respected acute care hospitals—Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital—as well as one of the nation's premier facilities for rehabilitative medicine, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital; Mirmont Treatment Center for drug and alcohol recovery; and Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice, a home health service. Main Line Health also consists of Main Line HealthCare, one of the region's largest multi-specialty physician networks, and the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, a non-profit biomedical research organization located on the campus of Lankenau Medical Center. Main Line Health also consists of four outpatient health centers located in Broomall, Collegeville, Exton and Newtown Square. Main Line Health hospitals, with more than 10,000 employees and 2,000 physicians, are the recipients of numerous awards for quality care and service, including recognition among Truven Health Analytics' list of Top 100 Hospitals and top 20 percent of health systems in the nation, and Magnet®, the nation's highest honor for nursing excellence. Main Line Health is among the area's leaders in medicine, providing advanced patient-centered care, education and research to help our community stay healthy.
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I have several types of gardens to match my soil conditions. The house is built on ledge and there is terrible soil. Also, building codes required us to bring 30 dump trucks of sand to the site for the septic system. Therefore, I have a few yuccas and a cactus garden in my backyard. At the edge of the woods away from the house I grow shade tolerant plants such as hosta, chervil, sweet woodruff, magnolia vine, and Hellebores. My town is rural and my house is surrounded by acres and acres of forests and fields. I appreciate the native woodland plants and the wildflowers in the open fields.
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With upbeat melodies, a bass you can jump around to and sing-along lyrics, there's no reason not to love Nick van de Wall's "The Sparke" In typical Afrojack style, his new single is sure to get the party started. Dutch music producer and EDM savant, Afrojack's new preview was premiered by Pete Tong on his internationally known BBC Radio 1 show. Taken from his forthcoming debut album due to be released in early 2014, 'The Spark' is out on October 11th worldwide, so go out and show your support!
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Latvia in Brief
Republic of Latvia Latvijas Republika
Lithuanian: Latvija
Estonian: Lati
German: Lettland
French: Lettonie
Spanish: Letonia
Russian: Латвия
Swedish: Lettland
Chinese: 拉脫維亞
Japanese: ラトビア
Arabic: لاتفيا
CURRENCY: Euro
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: Metric
The Republic of Latvia was founded on November 18, 1918. It has been continuously recognised as a sovereign state since 1920 despite occupations and rule by the Soviet Union (1940-1941, 1945-1991) and Nazi Germany (1941-1945). On August 21, 1991 Latvia declared the restoration of its de facto independence, re-established international diplomatic ties, and joined the United Nations. Latvia joined the WTO in 1998 and in 2004 became a member of the European Union and NATO.
The name "Latvija" comes from the ancient Latgallians, one of four Indo-European Baltic tribes, who along with Couronians, Selonians and Semigallians formed the ethnic core of today's Latvian people.
Further Information
Latvian history
http://www.latvia.lv/library/history-latvia-timelineThe Coat of Arms
Latvia's coat of arms combines the traditional heraldic symbols of Latvian statehood and national identity – three stars, the sun, the sea and oak leaves. Latvia's historical districts of Kurzeme and Zemgale are represented by a red lion, while Vidzeme and Latgale are depicted by a silver griffin.
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Latvian symbols
http://www.latvia.lv/library/national-symbols-latviaThe Flag
The crimson-white-crimson flag of Latvia is one of the oldest in the world and dates back to a battle near Cesis in the 13th century. According to one legend, it originated from a white sheet used to carry a mortally wounded Latvian tribal chief from the battlefield. Soaked with his blood on two sides, his soldiers hoisted the warrior's sheet as a banner as it led them to victory.
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http://www.latvia.lv/library/national-symbols-latviaNational Holiday
November 18, the date of the Proclamation of Latvia's independence in 1918.
May 4, the date of the Restoration of the Independence of the Republic of Latvia.
Latvia is the central country of the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) and is located in North-eastern Europe on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. Its geographic coordinates are 57°00'N latitude and 25°00'E longitude. It consists of fertile lowland plains and moderate hills, with most of its territory less than 100 metres above sea level. It has an extensive network of rivers, thousands of lakes and hundreds of kilometres of undeveloped seashore lined by pine forests, dunes, and continuous white sand beaches.
Fact | Numbers |
Area | 64,589 sq.km or 24,937 sq.miles. |
Regions | Kurzeme, Zemgale, Vidzeme, Latgale. |
Total national border length | 1,862 km. |
Length of Latvia's Baltic coastline | 494 km. |
Largest lake | Lubāns, 80.7 sq.km. |
Deepest lake | Drīdzis, 65.1 metres. |
Longest river within Latvian territory | the Gauja, 452 km. |
Largest river to flow through Latvian territory | the Daugava, total length 1,005 km, of which 352 km within Latvian territory. |
Highest point | Gaiziņkalns, 311.6 metres. |
Metric units | 1 km = 0.62 mile; 1 m = 39.37 inches |
Latvia is bordered by Estonia to the north, Russia to the east, Belarus to the southeast, Lithuania to the south and the Baltic Sea to the west. Its strategic location has made it an international crossroad for trade, commerce and cultural exchange since ancient times. Vikings followed the 'Amber Road' through Latvian territory along the Daugava River to reach Byzantium and the Mediterranean Sea.
Latvia's weather features a temperate maritime climate, with mild summers, moderate winters and frequently high levels of humidity and precipitation.
- Summer: June - August.
- Winter: December - February.
- The average temperature:
In summer: 15.8°C (in the capital 16.1°C),
In winter: -4.5°C (in the capital -3.8°C). - The warmest month: July,
- The coldest month: January.
- The average precipitation amount:
In summer: 195 mm,
In winter: 116 mm.
With 50 percent of its territory covered by forests, a vast network of free flowing rivers and thousands of lakes, Latvia is one of Europe's best preserved havens for a wide variety of wildlife. Over 27 thousand species of flora and fauna thrive in natural settings that are still relatively undisturbed by man. Many rare species, such as the black stork and lesser spotted eagle, make their homes in Latvia's mixed forests, marshes and meadows. There is also an abundance of otters, beavers, lynx and wolves, as well as great concentrations of deer, elk, fox and wild boar. Bird-watching is particularly rewarding in Latvia, especially in the coastal areas and wetlands during annual migration periods.
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Latvian nature
Latvians are the indigenous people of Latvia, and the Finno-Ugric Livs (or Livonians) are the only indigenous minority. Latvia's present ethnic mix is largely a result of massive post-war immigration, which resulted in a decline in the share of ethnic Latvians from 77% in 1935 to 52% in 1989.
Population in 2014: 1, 935, 600
Urban: 68% Rural:32%
Ethnic Composition
- 59.5% Latvian,
- 27% Russian,
- 3.45% Belorussian,
- 2.42% Ukrainian,
- 2.25% Polish,
- 1.3% Lithuanian,
- 4.08% other nationalities.
Official Language: Latvian
Hi - Sveiks!
Good-bye - Uz redzēšanos
Yes - Jā
No - Nē
Thank you - Paldies
Please - Lūdzu
Sorry - Atvainojiet
Latvian is a Baltic language that belongs to the Indo-European language family. Its only linguistic relative is Lithuanian, and is considered to be among the oldest and least changed of all living Indo-European languages in the world. It is estimated that 1,5 million people worldwide use Latvian as their primary language. English and Russian are widely spoken throughout Latvia, while German, French and the Scandinavian languages are also frequently heard.
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Latvian language
http://www.latvia.lv/library/latvian-languageMost Common Foreign Languages
English, Russian, and German.
Latvia has traditionally had one of the highest per capita ratio of students in the world. The state guarantees free primary and secondary school education and offers scholarships for higher education. Foreign students from EU countries pay the same fees as permanent residents of Latvian, and degrees from Latvian educational institutions are recognized internationally. Doctorates can be received in the social sciences, natural sciences, and law, as well as technical and humanitarian sciences. Latvia also has state-financed ethnic minority schools or classes where courses are taught in Belorussian, Estonian, Hebrew, Lithuanian, Polish, Roma, Russian and Ukrainian.
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Education in Latvia
http://www.latvia.lv/library/education-latviaLargest Religious Denominations
Evangelic Lutheran, Roman Catholic, and Russian Orthodox. Since the 16th century Reformation, the Lutheran church has played a leading role in Latvia.
Latvia is a democratic, parliamentary republic. Legislative power is in the hands of the single chamber Saeima , which has 100 deputies. Parliamentary elections are held every 4 years. Latvia's head of state, the President, is elected by the Saeima for a period of 4 years. The President signs laws, chooses the Prime Minister (who heads the government) and performs representative functions.
Electoral System
Latvia has proportional representation based on party lists and a 5% vote threshold. There is universal suffrage for Latvian citizens over the age of 18.
European Union, NATO, United Nations Organisation, Council of Europe, World Trade Organisation, Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Council of the Baltic Sea States, etc.
Foreign Policy
Latvia joined the European Union and NATO in 2004, and has been an active member both in promoting global security and prosperity, while reducing crises and conflict. Cooperation with its neighbours in the Baltic Sea region is a priority, and development of strategic global ties is a goal.
Riga - the Capital City of Latvia
Latvia's political, economic and culture centre is in Rīga, where more than one third of Latvia's population (644 thousand) lives and works. Rīga's elegant Old Town and distinctive Art Nouveau architecture serve as a stimulating setting for a vibrant modern business and cultural life.Founded in 1201, this former Hanseatic League member is one of the oldest medieval cities in Europe and has been listed by UNESCO as one of the world's most important cultural and natural sites. As one of the new stars of the dynamic Baltic Sea region, Rīga has hosted a NATO summit, world hockey championship, the Eurovision Song Contest and many other large-scale international events. Rīga's International Airport is one of the fastest growing travel hubs in Europe.
Cities and Towns
Latvia has a total of 110 municipalities. The largest cities in Latvia are: Rīga, Daugavpils, Liepāja, Jelgava, Jūrmala, Ventspils, Rēzekne, Valmiera and Jēkabpils, which serve as regional centers for 498 rural communities and 65 towns.
Latvia's three major ports of Rīga, Ventspils and Liepāja service a wide range of global shipping needs. Ventspils is one of the busiest ports in the Baltic Sea region and one of Europe's leading ports in terms of cargo turnover.
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Ports, special economic zones and transport
http://www.transport.lv/Production Sectors
Information technologies, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, electronics, mechanical engineering, timber and construction, food processing, textiles, fishery and agriculture.
Financial Sector
The Bank of Latvia is the central bank of Latvia and a participant in the European System of Central Banks. Since joining the EU more than 20 commercial banks have been operating in Latvia, offering a full array of banking services. Many banks have established an extensive network of ATM's throughout the country and offer international Internet and mobile banking services.
The countries of the EU remain Latvia's main trading partners (72% in 2012), while trade with CIS countries (14% – 2012) continues to expand. Wood and metal products, machinery, electrical equipment and mineral products are Latvia's main exports.
Name: Euro
Code: EUR
Symbol: €
Latvia's national currency is the euro consisting of 100 euro cents. Banknotes have nominal values of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros, while coins have nominal values of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 euro cents, and 1, 2 euros.
The euro was introduced in Latvia on January 1, 2014, when it replaced the lat, which had been the country's currency since 1993. The lat was also the national currency of the Republic of Latvia from 1922 to 1940.
The lat was one of Europe's most stable and secure currencies, its exchange rate to euros was 1 : 1,423. The 500 lat banknote (711.44 euros) was the third most valuable in the world before it gave way to the 500 euro banknote in 2014. The lat was pegged to the euro since 2005 providing a fixed rate.
Latvian Foods
Among Latvia's traditionally most popular national foods are caraway cheese, grey peas with bacon, bacon-filled pastries and a special rye bread prepared to ancient recipes. Latvian rye bread is a staple for most of the population and is one of Latvia's most popular food 'souvenirs'.
Further Information
Latvian Cuisine
http://www.latvia.lv/library/latvian-cuisineJāņi - the Most Important Traditional Festival
In Latvia, celebration of the summer solstice is oldest and most beloved traditional holiday. The nearly three-day long midsummer fest concludes on June 24th, the day known to Latvians as 'Jāņi'. Most leave the cities to gather with family and friends around thousands of bonfires, where special foods, beverages, songs, dances and rituals celebrate the movement of the setting and rising of the midnight sun.
Further Information
Seasonal holidays
http://www.latvia.eu/library/latvian-traditions© The Latvian Institute, 2014
This fact sheet can be freely printed from homepage of the Latvian Institute, distributed and cited, on condition that the Latvian Institute is acknowledged as the source. The Latvian Institute promotes knowledge about Latvia abroad. It produces publications, in several languages, on many aspects of Latvia.


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Menopause is a natural event that normally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. The symptoms of menopause are caused by changes in estrogens and progesterone levels. The body make less of these hormones over time. The specific symptoms and how significant they are varies from woman to woman.
The symptoms of Menopause can be characterized by flushing (hot flashes), skin laxity and wrinkles. The loss of collagen and elastin leads to changes in skin contours such as jowls, crow's feet and lip lines.
The decline in estrogen levels leads to a decrease in collagen and elastin production as well as a reduction in the skin's ground substance (Hyaluronic acid). This combined with the effects of gravity, results in loss of firmness and elasticity.
The treatment strategy for Menopause includes normalizing hormone levels, stimulation of collagen and elastin production, restoring oil and moisture levels and increasing the skin's food supply via increased circulation and topical nutrition.


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Jerusalem Artichoke - Tuber
Delicious edible tubers!
Jerusalem Artichokes are ready to plant on receipt and require no special treatment before planting.Heliantus tuberosus (Jerusalem Artichoke) are used in three ways:
- As a vegetable (delicious and good for you!)
- For the flowers (in North Western Europe the plant grows lovely decorative flowers in warm summers)
- As a wind break - These sturdy plants grow to 2-3 metres and do keep that pesky wind off!
Plant in the garden - March-May.
Plant your Jerusalem Artichokes in the garden from March through May, preferably in full sun. Loosen the soil with a fork to at least 30 cm. Draw a straight furrow and label the row. Dig a hole15 cm deep, at 30 cm intervals and place one Jerusalem Artichoke per hole. Cover with soil, press firmly down and water immediately. Extra rows at a minimum of 75 cm apart.
The Jerusalem Artichoke has been grown for many many years by North American Indians. 'Discovered' by a Frenchman, he brought them to Europe, giving them the French name and making them known around the world. They are nowadays grown everywhere as a source of starch in cooking.
Helianthus tuberosus is a member of the Asteraceae family (or Compositae, both names are valid). It is a cousin of the sun flower and in warm summers, it's lovely yellow 'sun flowers' (only smaller) appear.
Jerusalem Artichokes are good for you!
The Jerusalem Artichoke is a very healthy vegetable and is really good for you. It contains lots of good minerals and sugars (fructans and inulins) as well as biotin, iron, sodium, and potassium. Inulin is particularly interesting and this particular sugar can be eaten by people with diabetes without it affecting their blood sugar levels. For people not suffering from diabetes, these tubers are very healthy.
Jerusalem Artichoke will only keep for a short while in the fridge. Peel as you would a potato although young tubers can be eaten with peel on. Add some lemon juice to the cooking water to prevent discolouration.
Jerusalem Artichoke replaces potato so use where you would use them. They taste somewhat sweet, and slightly nutty.
They add flavour to any dish, whether boiled or stir fried, eaten with meat and 2 veg. or in soup. Raw Jerusalem Artichoke goes great in a salad and in sauces.
The Jerusalem Artichoke will thrive in soil that was well fertilised the previous winter. Do not add any more manure when planting. Water extra in periods of drought and keep the bed free of weeds and your Jerusalem Artichoke will do well.
HarvestingHarvest period: November to January
Jerusalem Artichokes can be harvested from the first frosts. It is best to leave them in the ground. Harvest only the amount you need per meal. Dig up the whole plant each time. You should be able to harvest 10-30 Kg from a patch 2m².


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Cotton Candy, Crafts, and Carnival Fun
Carnival Time, a new kids' birthday party venue, is now open in Mamaroneck. Owner Dawn Handler opened Carnival Time in November after hosting a successful carnival-themed party in her backyard for her son's birthday. "It was such a big hit with the kids and adults that I decided to create a business around it," says Handler, who also works as a special education teacher in New Rochelle. "Kids, carnivals, and fun-they just go together."
The venue includes all the amenities of an indoor carnival, including colorful booths with age-appropriate crafts and games, indoor grass, cotton candy and other carnival goodies, and most importantly, a festive atmosphere. Party packages include invitations, food and beverages, cake, balloons, event staff, games, crafts, and goody bags for guests.
"There's a lot of pressure on parents today, and creating a wonderful party for your child shouldn't be one of them," Handler says. "Our party parents just need to bring the guests and we do the rest."
Located at 360 Mount Pleasant Avenue in Mamaroneck. 914-381-8944. www.carnivaltime.org.
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A new paint-your-own pottery studio opens this month in Briarcliff Manor. A Maze In Pottery will offer classes for all ages, including afterschool programs, holiday workshops, and summer programs, and is available for kids' birthday parties, corporate outings, and other private group events. Walk-ins are also welcome to the studio at an hourly fee.
"I would like it to be a warm place, where people can create a little community and families can spend time together," says owner Aggie Radzik, a mother of one. "Sometimes parents don't know how to spend time with their children, but this is one more thing they can do together."
Birthday party packages are available on weekdays and are priced at $25 per child. Party guests can choose their own piece of pottery and spend the first hour painting and decorating it. The last half-hour of the party is reserved for cake and celebrations. Balloons and personalized birthday plates are provided. Children can pick up their completed projects a week later, after they've been glazed and fired. All pieces are toxic-free and dishwasher safe.
Located at 76 North State Road in Briarcliff Manor. For more information, call 914-502-0088 or visit www.amazeinpottery.com.
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The Pace University Aquatics Program offers swimming lessons for kids and adults, ages 6 months and up, of all skill levels. Both group and private lessons are available, including individual instruction for those with special needs. The program, now in its 8th year, most recently began offering a Stroke Clinic for advanced swimmers and an Aquacise water aerobics class, says Katharine Palladino, director of the program.
The Stroke Clinic focuses on the cardiovascular aspect of the sport and on building endurance, says Palladino, adding that it is an ideal program for high-level swimmers preparing to join a competitive team or for children who want the exercise benefits without the team commitment.
Aquacise, on the other hand, is an exercise class that uses the resistance of the water to give participants an aerobic and strength conditioning workout. It is open to all ages and skill levels.
In addition, Pace offers springboard diving lessons for beginner and intermediate levels, lifeguard training, CPR instruction classes, and Water Safety Instruction. Classes are taught by a staff of water safety instructors using the American Red Cross curriculum.
Pace University Aquatics Program, 861 Bedford Road, Pleasantville. 914-773-3280. For open swim hours, visit www.pacesettersathletics.com/aquatics.
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Grand Prix New York, a social and corporate entertainment facility in Mt. Kisco that houses one of the largest indoor go-cart tracks in the country, recently launched its family-friendly "Racertainment" program, says Nat Mundy, vice president and co-founder of the company.
Some "Racertainment" offerings include the facility's earlier opening time, at 9am, on Saturdays and Sundays, along with new entertainment amenities, including a 40 x 30 feet bouncy castle, Build-a-Bear machine, and a larger arcade.
Grand Prix's go-cart track is open to drivers as young as 8 years old and also includes two-passenger cars, so that children who are too young to drive can still go along for the ride. The go-cart track is open daily, year-round. The venue also hosts a Junior Racing League and racing school for kids ages 8-16.
Walk-ins are welcome to the facility, or you can make it a private event by reserving ahead of time. The venue may be rented for a variety of events, including bar/bat mitzvahs, birthday parties, sweet sixteen parties, corporate events, and fundraisers.
Located at 333 North Bedford Road in Mt. Kisco. For more information, call 914-241-3131 or visit www.gpny.com.
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It happens all the time: the seams that don't want to match, the ones that got pressed the wrong way and you don't notice it until it's too late, the seam that isn't quite 1/4" (or even 1/8"), or is it maybe just a hair deeper than 1/4" (and who knows which when it's headed under the foot?) etc.
What do you do to fix these things and, even more importantly, what do you do to avoid them? What other ways do you have to encourage your quilts to lie flat and avoid the puckers? Personally, I'm not sure I'll ever master the scant 1/4". |
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- Posted by teresa_nc7 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 7, 10 at 14:59
When pieces of the block are a little long on one side or in one area, I use my "sliver" technique: if one area of the block is a little bigger than it should be, say it is 1/8' longer, I don't cut off the entire 1/8" that is too big; I cut off only a sliver of the offending area, say, 1/16 or 1/32 of an inch. I use a ruler and a rotary cutter to cut off the sliver. It may be necessary to cut another sliver to get things more or less evened up, but don't ever whack off an eighth-inch or especially a quarter-inch to even-up an area! Just a sliver will do! Teresa |
- Posted by magothyrivergirl (My Page) on Sun, Nov 7, 10 at 16:08
Yesterday, I just read that using a better thread, may help achieving the scant 1/4" - the theory being less bulk when you press over a thicker thread or one with slubs. I use Connecting Threads Essentials to piece-I find it slubby and linty,but the price is right. I am thinking of trying a few different brands. I have to move my needle position, and I hate it when I forget - usually after sewing a diagonal line. Thanks Teresa for the sliver trick. |
- Posted by petalpatsy (My Page) on Sun, Nov 7, 10 at 16:37
I got a 1/4 inch presser foot that has a metal tab that make a guide wall right at your needle. I put a few layers of painter's tape down on my foot plate as another guide to help me keep straight. I chain piece off a piece of scrap to start a seam so I don't wobble there, and I bought a Clover sewing awl to hold my last little corner so my seams don't wobble at the end, either. I cut all my pieces scantly big. Instead of eyeing my fabric edge in the middle of my ruler line, I eye it so that I can see about three threads on the the other side of the line. This is pretty easy to do, and then every piece is about fours threads too big. I eat them up later in a true 1/4 inch seam. I set my seams with a shot of steam before I press them open, and I press a lot as I go along. I measure units as I go along, too, trying to keep things square and true all along the way. I make good use of the sliver technique mentioned above, and if something is a little off I'm more likely to be able to compensate early on rather than further along when I don't know exactly where my first wonky started off. |
- Posted by toolgranny (My Page) on Sun, Nov 7, 10 at 17:08
I'm a pro at sewing block pieces together to correct cutting errors. You just line them up first, maybe measure, and see what is wrong and sew a seam accordingly, a little narrower here and a little wider there. Amazing what you can do. And, if you have a seam sewn pressing the wrong way, just clip it to the seam and leave the sewn part alone, pressing the rest the other direction. Once it's quilted, no one knows how you made it behave. It's your quilt. |
- Posted by geezerfolks (My Page) on Sun, Nov 7, 10 at 19:17
If seams don't want to match, it's best to take care of the problem right then and there rather than trying to make it fit.....unless it's just a smidgeon. I also measure as I go so there are no surprises when the block is sewn together. And, I clip like toolgranny does if the seam allowance needs to be sewn opposite of how I want them to be pressed. SharonG/FL |
I totally agree with all the hints. One other thing that I have found is when sewing long strips together, is that the fabric on the bottom gets away from me. So now when I press I make sure that I am looking at the bottom fabric so that I will see any problem areas while it is easy to fix. Marge |
- Posted by jennifer_in_va (My Page) on Sun, Nov 7, 10 at 20:40
Here's my suggestion: Phewwey with that 1/4" seam allowance!! There are definite times when that 1/4" is important, like in a block swap or BOM exchange...Then all the blocks must end up roughly the same size. But when you're doing all the work yourself on a quilt, worry more about a CONSISTENT seam allowance, even if it's slightly larger. Ultimately, consistency makes for a more accurate block/quilt than does a 1/4". Just my .02... |
When I got a machine with the 1/4" foot, it made a huge difference. I also try to keep my grain of fabric going the same way when possible - when I first started quilting, I did not pay that much attention to the grain. I also love my Fiskars rotary cutter ruler. Karlene |
- Posted by kathi_mdgd (My Page) on Mon, Nov 8, 10 at 3:20
Mary Ellen Hopkins says"the seams don't have to be 1/4 of an inch,as long as they are all the same"!! I do as the other poster does,lay down layers of painters tape and line up with that. Kathi |
When putting 2 blocks together, then sew twice on the diagonal to make HSTs. I eyeball 2-3 threads toward the center & mark/cut there. The extra threads gives me a bit of wiggle room before squaring up. |
I used to be of the consistent-not-quarters camp but I found that it really does make a difference when you get away from squares and move onto more complicated blocks that have things like diamonds and several components to the finished block. Like this one for example: There were just too many elements relating to one another to fit them all together without precision. I've also tried cutting slightly large and trimming at each stage, but that got old and, since patterns don't always tell you the dimension of each partial unit, I was always doing a lot of math to do my squaring up. Eleanore Burns is great about furnishing that info. But not too many others I can think of. So I've had to learn, like toolgranny, how to boss them around a bit. ;> |
There used to be a sewing show on Cdn. tv many years ago and the one thing I remember specifically from that was her use of the rule "Precision, Precision, Precision", which applied both to cutting and sewing. I think it fits particularly well in quilting. So if we cut "precisely' all pieces for a block and sew "precisely", it should work out perfectly. |
Lots of good information. Although I strive to keep a 1/4", the seam ripper still rules. I do a lot of measuring, checking blocks and allowances often. When 2 blocks are a bit off I try and adjust the squares so there is one side that is "true" leaving an uneven edge that will have a square with a narrower seam. I do feel the sq. should come out close to the true measure if things are to work. I believe in pinning tricky points, doesn't always work but helps. I don't think the seam it self is as critical as keeping the sqs. the correct measurment. I would like the back always to be "pretty" but it is the front that generally means the most. Jayne |
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greetings from windy athenry
What is it with cameras and the conneely family, for goodness sake don't leave it anywhere else. As mam always says, 'Passports, tickets, money, and in your case camera'. Have a good one in brazil.
Coreena and crew in athenry
Rio De Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro
Don�t believe the hype...about being held up at gunpoint for your camera, that is!
We did believe the hype; hence we only have photos from about three days into the visit!
The motorway from the Airport is worth a mention, no traffic lights until you get to Copacabana (40 mins in taxi).
Stayed at a hostel called Stone of a Beach, it was two blocks from Copacabana beach.
05/04/08: We rented bikes from reception the first day and took in a lot..including the Botanical Gardens, the Racetrack which is free to enter, so we watched a race from the seats of our bikes, Ipanema and of course Copacabana.
06/04/08: The next day we went to Brazil�s biggest football stadium the Maracana, and according to Michael, the biggest in the world. But, much to his disappointment, they made the place safer (put seats in) so now it only holds about 100,000 at the most. We were told by the guide to shout for the Flamingos, who were playing against another local team. It was a draw in the end. Only 16,000 people were at the game but they were well able to make noise. They had flares, flags and the works!
07/04/08: The next morning (this is where the camera came out), we went to the Favellas. Basically, �the slums of Rio. They �re stuck into the side of the hill. People are very poor there, illegally build their houses, don�t pay taxes, and mainly work in the richer areas of Rio to get by. This was a really great tour. Property is cheap, if anyone is interested, seeing as house prices are rising in Melbourne and still high in Ireland (check out photo!)
That afternoon went to Christ the Redeemer, one of the seven wonders. Up until this point, the weather had turned us off, because one goes for a view of the city. But, had to bite the bullet as we were leaving the next day. We ended up going on the tour with an American guy called Adam, who earlier in the day, when we heard him at breakfast Grechy said - imagine being on a tour with him - he loves to talk!
Well, the three of us along with the taxi man who brought us from the Airport went off to �find christ� in Adams words. We did, and Adam nearly became a bigger tourist attraction, when he flashed the big tattoo of Jesus on his arm. Everyman and his digital camera came out to take photos! Adam, told us he was on a break from working as a fireman in Iraq. Nice guy, young, enthusiastic but couldn�t understand why no one likes Americans. When Grechy used the word �compulsory� he said �compo... - what?�, again Grechy repeated the word and he said �sorry dude, you~re like waaay stretching my vocabulary there, I went to Community College�. Grandpa from Swords so Adam said he said he was a fighter like all the Irish Catholics...I just nodded in agreement. Kept my mouth shut!
08/04/08: 29 degrees in RIO today. Got the bus to the main bus station which worked out much cheaper than what the Hostel/taxis were offering (2BRL), and boy was it worth it. Cheaper than a ride at an Luna park but with the same affect! Bus driver was crazy, we were bouncing from one side to the other (that's after we got ourselves through the turnstile with our big bags-yup, there are turnstiles on the buses). We made our way to Ilha Grande which was a two and a half hour bus ride and one and a half hour on the ferry, south of RIO. Michael made friends with Claudio on the ferry, a local sea farer who was great fun. His daughter, Bianca who had lived in London for a while, helped with the translations. She walked us to our hostel which is a cabin in the middle of a rainforest - and it�s raining! Go figure!!!
well we have it figured out now. im delighted to hear its raining!only kidding.well at least you can just fall into bed after a feed of drink!
Howdy fro OZ
Hey guys ... wat's with the 'misplaced' camera??? How funny. Good to hear you guys are having fun. Wish I was there!!!! Cheers for now Rache
Short of meat here
Any chance of a big steak from rio! Oh you lucky devils...how i wish i was in copacabana right now it is cold here.. keep going
guinness sales down in Ireland!!!
In the words of the infamous Paul Keane 'isn't the world a big place, especially out foreign'!!!
Enjoying your stories and photos. Loving South America so far. Be well. xxxxx
laugh out loud
lovin all your photos, the adventure just beginning and already making us laugh!! keep up the good work.xx
Lookin good
great to hear your having DACRAIC, not so good that the camera nearly went a miss fair play to the Japs they know their cameras fecin paparatsy.
I think you Ailbhe should look after the money you'll get the best value out of it especially hageling on the streets,he he!
Live it up Dudes say hi to the Bro and Maried.
rio de janeiro
I've never been there, but my parents always tell me about it. But I am going to go there for my graduation present. The beaches in Rio are really beautiful. But I also want to go see the ones in Northern Brazil because i heard they're even more beautiful. Were you scared to go near the favelas? I would have been.


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