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This page aims to provide some quick reminders and shortcuts so that you can access all the facilities of the website and mailing list without having to navigate through the site.
What do I get again ?
Well not explicitly RAYNET membership… The HF team is an informal group of like-minded RAYNET members ( and some ex-members ) who wish to retain a capability for HF use in emergency communications. The term 'members' is used to indicate 'subscribed to the RAYNET-HF electronic mailing list'. 'Subscribed' also causes some confusion as no money changes hands but that's another story… If I thought I could ever get away with the term 'constructive anarchy' I would try !
The mailing list has been running in one form or another since 1998 and was joined by a website some years ago to provide a more permanent store for information gathered. Sadly the two systems run independently meaning two usernames and passwords are required
Mailing List
The mailing list runs using software called 'Dadamail'. The functions of this program are a little limited but you are able to unsubscribe yourself at any time using the link attached to every email relayed to you through the system. Via your profile page you are also able to change your registered email address.
All mail sent to the list is archived for posterity. In order to keep your e-mail addresses safe from harvesting by SPAMmers the archives will only accessible to members.
There are archives pre-dating this transfer which will be made available again as flat text files in an appropriately protected area of the site.
The website uses software called 'WordPress' to provide a 'Content Management System'. Other than making the webmaster's life easier it will also allow members to upload their own material if required. Since the website is currently limited to a 16MB per file upload site we will need to keep any uploads 'reasonable' – I may also add 'legal, decent and truthful' or the editorial stick may have to come out
The bad news though is that the website uses a different username and password than the mailing list
Website Features
To get the full benefit from the website features you must be logged in using your own username and password.
The schedule for the routine nets is already published on the website on the Scheduled Nets page.
Members will soon be able to add their own events to the calendar so if your Group is having a bit of a 'HF event' then please let us know about it via the mailing list and tell the world via the calendar.
The shoutbox appears on the right hand side of the page and can be used to make announcements to other members. To avoid abuse the shoutbox can only be written to by members.
This is here as an experiment following the IARU 'Party on the Air' in 2006 to provide a very cut down 'DX Cluster' like function so that we could co-ordinate stations in something closer to real time when e-mail may be subject to a number of delays. Just keep your messages sort, sweet and clean ! There is the function to ban the use of certain words but I don't want to have to populate such a list yet…
Any Problems
Send a mail to email@example.com . The mailbox is checked a couple of times a day but remember that this is all a voluntary effort
If you want access to any other features then post them to the mailing list. If there is enough demand and sufficient webspace available I will give it a try !


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The best mushroom I've ever eaten came from the edge of Route 41. John Wheeler spotted the thing, not me. But I was there. The specimen in question—a full-pound monster the size of a baseball glove—was an Hericium erinaceum, known variously as the bear's-head-tooth, the pom-pom, the monkey's head, and the lion's mane. Like constellations, mushrooms have myriad characterizations; with its jagged, ivory flesh, John's find looked to me like a dirt-rimmed Arctic glacier. Hericium erinaceum can be cultivated on piles of sawdust, although, as with all mushrooms, it's best when found in the wild—in this case, at the foot of a dying birch tree. We pan-roasted the beast that evening in two tablespoons of olive oil. Sweet and chlorophyllous, tasting like stems of kale, it was shockingly good. But most shocking of all was that we'd found this alien marvel not in the jungles of Peru, nor in the remote Himalayas, nor on the ocean floor, but in rural Massachusetts, on the side of the freaking road.
I adore mushrooms. As a child I rejected spinach and brussels sprouts but always demanded two, three, five helpings of fungus. This was 30 years ago; back then the only mushrooms in New England supermarkets were mass-produced button caps and, for a premium, hefty portobellos. Hardly exotic stuff, though tantalizing, especially when Dad sautéed them in butter and sprinkled them with parsley. There were hints, too, of a world beyond: on a family trip to Paris we tasted our first chanterelles, and in San Francisco we were introduced, by a hippie friend of my dad's, to morels and porcini. (He may have introduced my parents to other kinds of mushrooms, too, now that I think of it.) In any case, we envied the French and Californians their earthy rewards. Why can't we get these back home?Little did we realize then that the woods near our house in New Hampshire exploded each summer with bright golden chanterelles—only years later did I finally recognize them as such. It's likely I crushed more chanterelles underfoot as a kid than I've eaten in all the years since.
Nowadays, even my hometown's humble grocery stocks bins of porcini, enoki, and hen-of-the-woods. In upmarket dining rooms, wild-gathered mushrooms are as ubiquitous as microgreens and chèvre; at restaurants such as Craft and Chanterelle in New York, one can fashion an entire, savory meal out of fungus. Some chefs even give shout-outs to their foragers on the menu, just as they tout pork from Niman Ranch. And among certain foodies, the lonely mushroom-gatherer has become something of a folk hero—equal parts Thoreau and Ranger Rick, sniffing and sifting through the forest for that elusive yet free prize.
In Europe, mushroom hunting has long been a popular pastime, but Americans have largely shied away from it, understandably wary of eating something that could very well kill them. While there are dozens of mycological clubs around the United States that organize weekend "forays," few advertise to the general public—i.e., anyone dumb enough to pluck, say, a deadly Amanita verna. (There are about 70,000 species of fungi, of which roughly 250 are edible and another 250 are capable of reducing one's vital organs to, well, mush.) For years I'd been casting about for a hunt to join, but guided forays for novices are as hard to come by as a bolete in the Sahara.
Then I found Erhard Wendt, chef and co-owner of the Williamsville Inn, in the Berkshire hills of Massachusetts. Erhard is German—ergo, Erhard knows mushrooms. He learned to hunt for cèpes at age four with his grandparents in Westphalia. In the Berkshires Erhard goes mushrooming nearly every morning from July to November. Two years ago, he began offering a mushroom seminar for beginners, consisting of an afternoon foray led by a local mycologist and a fungi-themed cooking class, culminating in a group dinner.
This was how I met John Wheeler, Erhard's mycologist buddy and a founding member of the Berkshires Mycological Society. I've since encountered quite a few of John's foraging brethren, and I can report that mycophiles are a decidedly quirky breed. They put out newsletters with names like MushRumors, trade whispers about hidden Agaricus troves, dye wool with fungal juice, and turn dried fungus into jewelry. Listening to John rhapsodize about the mushroom's healing properties, its Darwinian resilience, and its "deep spirituality," you get the sense that he might prefer to be a mushroom.
"When's the best time to forage around here?" a voice calls out.
"Whenever the owners aren't home," John replies. We're deep inside someone else's property, a mile from the inn, on the oak-shrouded slopes of Tom Ball Mountain. It's a crisp October afternoon, and the air smells of wet moss and rotting leaves. "This is actually a perfect time for a foray," John tells us. "Foraging is best after a cold snap, like we had last week. Many mushrooms won't fruit until a cold snap wipes out the bugs, making it safe for them to open up and spore."
Besides Erhard and John, there are nine of us on the hunt today, and the amateurs are still getting the hang of it. We neophytes have so far uncovered one mushroom-shaped rock, one moldy Reebok sneaker, and one orange salamander cowering under a pinecone. John's basket, meanwhile, is already half full. Every 37 seconds he'll drop to his knees with a hearty "Ho-ho!" and uproot another specimen that the rest of us, maddeningly, have overlooked. "Why, here's a cheesecake polypore!" he'll announce. Or: "There's a turkeytail!" Or: "Hey—witches' butter!" Or: "Look, a dead-man's-penis!" (This is John's slang for a mushroom that's been parasitically "attacked" and deformed by another.) Erhard, too, has gathered an impressive stash, though he picks only edible varieties; John, with a collector's zeal, plucks all kinds, to photograph and document later.

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By Elizabeth Denton
Zendaya Coleman's Simple, Festive Updo
Who: Zendaya Coleman
The Expert: Celebrity hair stylist Brian Magallones
The Look: A textured updo that's perfect for holiday parties
The Tip:
- I started by rubbing some Aveda Brilliant Finishing Gloss between my palms and running it through her hair to give it shine and protect it from the heat styling tools.
- Then, I used a Babyliss ProTriple Barrel ceramic waving iron to give her hair a wavy texture, spraying two inch sections with Aveda Volumizing Tonic before crimping with the iron.
- After putting a good wave in all of her hair, I rubbed some Aveda Anti-Humectant pomade in my hands and dragged my fingers through her hair to separate and give it tons of texture.
- I sectioned off the top front of her hair and secured it out of the way. Then, I took the rest of her hair and secured it in a low ponytail at the nape of the neck. I created a messy bun by twisting and wrapping the hair around the ponytail holder and pinning with hairpins along the way to secure it.
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Today, for the first time in about two months, NFL players were free to return to their team facilities to work out, get their playbooks and talk to coaches and team personnel.
And many of them did. A likely paranoid Jimmy Clausen showed up early in Carolina. A myriad of Titans braved the heavy security in Nashville. Tony Romo made an appearance at the Cowboys' facility. And so on and so on.
But now there's a chance all of those players will be asked to leave. (Hope they got their playbooks.)
ESPN is reporting (via ProFootballTalk) that the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has granted the league a temporary stay on Judge Susan Nelson's injunction ruling that forced the NFL to open its doors just hours ago.
If that's the case, it could be weeks, even months, before we see free agency, trades and offseason workouts.
The appeals court will hear the players' argument against a stay on Monday. After that, it won't be long before we find out whether the new lockout will last as long or longer than the original one did.
Either way, it's a minor victory for the owners, who were in one hell of a legal slump.
UPDATE: It looks as though ESPN jumped the gun, but a stay is expected to be granted at some point today.


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The Youth officers are able to provide support, information and referral to specialist services.
In addition Youth officers are able to provide to young people where necessary;
We can talk to services on your behalf or provide you with support if you are having problems understanding information or hassles that seem too big.
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PGY-I: Two Blocks
PGY-II: Two Blocks
PGY-III: 1.5 Blocks
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In the first year of training, there are two different ambulatory experiences. One of the blocks provides the interns with exposure to various outpatient practices, including ophthalmology, orthopedics, oncology, endocrinology, and nephrology during rotating clinics. The second ambulatory block is a general medicine preceptorship where the intern is with a designated community practitioner for the month.
In the second year, the two ambulatory rotations are scheduled in the community. One is a preceptorship similar to the intern year, while the other is at a VA outpatient clinic. These sessions allow our residents to augment their outpatient skills and experience a true office practice of General Internal medicine.
In the third year, the ambulatory experience is likewise varied. One block is a repeat of second year at a preceptorship at a VA general medicine outpatient clinic. For two weeks, the residents will rotate with a geriatrician and for the remaining two weeks, will be on the medical consult service covering internist level hospital problems for their subspecialty colleagues. The medical issues on this service will include among others, anticoagulation, diabetic management, and hypertension control.


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Sound Test
Pulling out the TES 1350A Sound Level Meter we find ourselves quickly yelling into the top of it to see how loud we can be.
After five minutes of that we get a bit more serious and place the device two CM away from the fan on the card to find the maximum noise level of the card when idle (2D mode) and in load (3D mode).
Looking above you can see that noise levels sit towards the middle of the pack, which are a good place for these new GTX 700 series cards.
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Retiring "Old Glory" Atop Mt. Slover in Colton CA
April 6, 2012
Glendora, CA, April 6, 2012 — CalPortland Company officially retired the majestic 38' X 24' American Flag that has faithfully flown atop Mt. Slover since 1917 during a beautiful sunset ceremony at the Colton Cement plant on Thursday evening April 5, 2012. "Old Glory" has been a beacon in the Inland Empire since it was first raised with only a couple of brief blackouts during World War II, when night lighting was banned by the federal government. Travelers and residents have long felt the security that the landmark flag provided when returning safely from long trips along Interstate 10 or flying into either Ontario or Los Angeles International Airports.
The extended economic downturn has required the company to mothball the cement plant operations and continue to only operate the facility as a cement terminal and aggregate facility. CalPortland CEO/President Alan Hamblen told attendees that "we have always taken the responsibility of following the protocol for displaying our country's flag with great pride and honor. Unfortunately, with reduced personnel we can no longer properly support and maintain the flag in the manner it requires".
San Bernardino County Supervisor Chair Josie Gonzales recalled her experiences of seeing the flag during her lifetime and remarked that "when you realize the security that this flag has provided Colton and Inland Empire residents over the decades it has been flown, you understand how much it means to the all of us and that it is a landmark that everyone will remember". San Bernardino County Supervisor Brad Mitzelfelt also delivered remarks regarding his memories of the flag.
California State Senators Gloria Negrete McCloud and Bob Dutton along with California Assemblywoman Wilmer Amina Carter addressed the nearly one hundred people in attendance recalling their personal memories of the flag and commending the stewardship of CalPortland over the 95 years it has flown. They presented resolutions by the CA Senate and the CA Assembly to Mr. Hamblen on behalf of the many members of the CA State Legislature.
Presentations and personal recollections were also made by Stephen Wall representing U.S. Congressman Joe Baca; the Mayor of Colton Sarah Zamora along with Mayor Pro Tem Frank Gonzales and Colton City Council Members Susan Oliva, Dave Toro and Alex Perez.
Honor guards from the Colton Police Department, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and local Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops lowered the heavy flag, folded it and honorably paraded it off for archiving in the San Bernardino County Museum. It will be on display for generations to view.
About CalPortland Company
CalPortland Company is a major producer of cement, concrete, concrete products, aggregates and asphalt in the western United States and Canada. Founded in 1891 with the principle of providing unsurpassed quality, CalPortland remains a leader in the industry through its commitment to quality, customer service, technical support and environmental leadership. The company maintains its headquarters in Glendora, California and operates in the Western U.S. and two Canadian Provinces. For more information about CalPortland Company, visit www.calportland.com or call 626-852-6200
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The pavilion, which covers and connects several buildings including Parks Department offices, public restrooms, and a café, follows the curve of the new multi-use green oval and fans out into an open shade structure that frames the site's spectacular views of Manhattan. The pavilion will achieve net-zero power consumption through attached solar panels capable of powering up to 50% of the entire park. Rainwater collection and landscaping extend into the inland streets that draw pedestrians towards views of the water's edge and beyond, linking the city to the park and the park to the waterfront.
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Latin name - Styrax benzoin
Benzoin tincture is made from a resin obtained from the styrax benzoin tree. Add it to your own cosmetics to moisturise dry skin and to help preserve the product.
Good for dry, cracked or chapped skin. It is also antiseptic and can be used in the treatment of fungus irritations of the skin. Benzoin tincture has a vanilla like odour and may be used in a similar way to an essential oil. It may be combined with other essential oils and used in a massage base oil, although it may tend to make the base oil slightly cloudy. May be used as an inhalation but may not be taken internally.
As a listed ingredient in James Wong's 'HERB ROBERT CREAM' recipe from his new book 'Grow Your Own Drugs - a year with James Wong'.


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Pierides G et al. – Open inguinal hernia repair with a composite self–fixating mesh resulted in similar pain in the early postoperative convalescence period and at 1 year as repair with a sutured lightweight mesh.
Methods- This randomized clinical trial compared inguinal hernia repair using a self–fixating composite mesh or a sutured lightweight mesh, with pain at 1 year as primary outcome.
- Patients completed a self–evaluation questionnaire at 2 weeks and were examined after 1 year.
- Some 198 patients received self–fixating mesh and 196 sutured mesh.
- There were no differences between the groups in mean pain scores measured on a visual analogue scale during 2 weeks of immediate convalescence or at 1 year.
- Chronic pain and discomfort was experienced by 36•3 per cent of patients in the self–fixating and 34•1 per cent in the sutured mesh group (P = 0•658), affecting the everyday life of 1•1 and 2•8 per cent respectively (P = 0•448).


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Naming Resources In Windows Azure
What you need to know before you start
Windows Azure is a great product, but being a great product doesn't mean it makes it any easier to fall in the "pit of success" when naming your resources. Our team is currently migrating all of our resources from a private account into an organizational account. We thought we would take the opportunity to reorganize and rename . . .
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Techniques To End "Rabbit-Holing"
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Codemash 2015 Wrap-Up
Codemash 2015 is over and it was fantastic. The content was incredible, and the caliber of speakers even more so. I got to meet some of my long time .NET heroes and few new individuals that just made me even more motivated to kick virtual ass in 2015. Here is what I took away from the event.
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Designing A Team Workspace
space... the final frontier
As a team, we've been trying to hone in our ideal workspace environment. Common phrases we came up with to describe the space were open, communication fostering, quick, accessible, fun, and useable. Additionally, we wanted the ability to have standing desks, projectors (a lot of those), displays, and huddle rooms. This is what we came up . . .
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Taking a step back, Claims are a collection of data about your user that you may want to utilize in your application. You . . .
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A Trossachs Website operated by
Callander Enterprise.
Membership & advertising
enquiries to
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Guestbook . Contact
Car parking is available along the main shopping street and there are two large carparks. There is also a small parking area at the top of North Church St. The west end carpark on the riverside is a great place to picnic, feed ducks and stretch your legs.
There are at least six 'woollens shops', three 'outdoor shops' and fifteen or more 'craft & souvenir' shops. For the windswept ladies there are four or five hairdressers in Callander (see below) and a gents barber shop in Ancaster Square. There is a medical centre with 2 GP practices, a chemist and an optician - near Stirling if you like a day trip! Should you find that the shops are too much for you there are at least a dozen cafes and restaurants to suit all tastes plus the ever handy 'chippies' and some excellent pubs, most of which serve at bar meals or better. At weekends many local pubs offer live entertainment.
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Accommodation - Aberfoyle Services - Architects - Art & Crafts - Banks - Books- Butcher - Caravan & Camping - Chartered Accountants -
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Farrens Chemist
45 Main Street.
01877 330132
TESCO 6am to 11pm - Main St
Doctors at
Callander Medical Centre.
Stirling Road.
Drs Mathewson & Gibson. Telephone: 01877 331000
Drs Scott & Strang
Telephone 01877 331001
Callander Leisure Centre
McLaren Leisure Centre Indoor and outdoor sports, keep fit, climbing wall, swimming pool, etc.
Telephone:- 01877 330 000,
Opening hours:- Mon - Sat, 09.00-21.00.
Tues - Fri, 07.30-21.00
The Bank of Scotland, Main Street, Callander (cash point, visa, delta), Tel: 01877 302000.
The Royal Bank of Scotland, Main Street, Callander (cash point)Tel: 01877 330244
Andrew Baird
Callander Aberfoyle & Trossachs Optician and Contact Lens Practitioner
49 Main St Callander
Phone : 01877 330 084 Email : firstname.lastname@example.com
Open Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat. 9am - 5pm
PAPERWORK GETTING YOU DOWN? VAT quarter due, wages due, year end already? DON'T DESPAIR: PHONE PAUL 01877 339508 Old Mill Bookkeeping Service Old Mill Cottage, Kilmahog. Email email@example.com References available
1 Station Road Callander
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Foxy Cleaning Services
Local, friendly and reliable. Holiday homes and private cleans. Call 07783387465 or 01567820702. Email firstname.lastname@example.com
Garage Services
Dreadnought Garage, Callander.
Specializing in TVR & MG Rover We repair and service most makes of vehicle.
Telephone: 01877 331099
Fax: 01877 331535
Callander Library
Public lending Library. Local books and information for reference. Internet Access.
Solicitors / Estate Agency
McLean & Stewart
Main St East.
01877 330 014
Stirling Road Callander
Andrew Baird
Callander Aberfoyle & Trossachs Optician and Contact Lens Practitioner
49 Main St Callander
Phone : 01877 330 084 Email : firstname.lastname@example.com
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Home Hairstyling by Margaret,
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WD Harley
Architects & Designers.
2 Cross Street, Callander.
Tel: 01877 331 708
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Mhor Bread 8 Main Street Callander Tel: 01877 339518
British Heart Foundation
29, Main St, Callander
Tel: 01877 330836
Coffee House
Ancaster Square
Munchy's Restaurant / Cafe Main St East
01877 331090
'Chippies' & 'Carry-out food'
Tasty Fry -
Main St. West End
Sandwich Bar -
Main St Centre
Shell Shop
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Kings Bookshop offer a huge selection of books - old and new - catering for everyone from serious collectors to those looking for a book to read on a wet day.
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Maybe its just me, but things in may garden dont seem as far along as they were same time last year. Everything was planted about the same time as last year.
My tomato plants are finally doing well and loaded with fruit, but my bush beans, eggplant, watermelon, squash and pumpkins don't seem to be moving. I dont think the plants have changed size in about 3 or 4 weeks now. Everything gets plenty of sun and Ive been trying to feed with bloodmeal, gardentone and a seaweed spray. Is it slow all over, or have I just developed a seriously black thumb? Also, I will throw another one out there- peppers. I always get good yields volume wise, but quality wise, not so good. The peppers always seem to have thin walls. Any thoughts on what Im doing wrong? Thanks! Andrea |
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- Posted by mystyspassion Z6 NJ (My Page) on Mon, Jul 10, 06 at 13:45
I agree completely; I don't grow vegetables; I grow Passionflower Vines; well they actually do produce fruit; but I grow them for the flowers not the fruit. Anyway out of 12 different species only 3 are flourishing; then I have 4 others that just aren't growing as fast as they normally did the 6 years before. I have 2 that haven't grown more than 1/8" in 3-5 weeks. That's probably the most frustrating. I had 2 that were growing really well up until about 2 weeks ago and now they just seem like they've stopped in time; they haven't grown more than 1/2" in 2 weeks. Passionflower Vines tend to grow very rapidly. For instance the ones that are flourishing were bought at the same times as the other; they were all anywhere from 8" to 12" tall; and one of them has already filled an 8ft trellis completely; literally growing 2" - 4" a day. So that's why it's so frustrating to see the others not growing at all. It probably has something to do with the continuous rain we have had over the past 6 weeks. That's the only thing I can figure. It probably threw everything out of whack. And we also had a lot of days where although it didn't rain, it was cloudy and we had little sun. I figure all of my Passi's will flourish during august; once things get straightened out as far as the weather. Hopefully something will give; I was really looking forward to seeing the flowers of the vines I got this year; 4 of them were very hard to get and I don't have the room to Overwinter them so if they don't bloom this year; I will have to work hard next year trying to repurchase them. Best of luck for your veggies!! |
In my case I think that everything has been early. The roses bloomed one or two weeks earlier than last year, for example. Of course it means that now that the second flush is taking place, millions of Japanese beetles have feasted on the buds, leaving me with nothing. I already harvested my first jalapenos, and the hostas seem to have bloomed super fast this year. |
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Top, High/Low Tunic Black
Beautiful Tunic Top in a high low Peplum style. Looks great over a straight black skirt. Has ruching on the 3/4 sleeve for detail. Back hangs longer than the front and has gored seams for a lovely fit. It has a very lady like and graceful fit. A beautiful light weight Polyester blend knit, this tunic comes in S,M,L,XL.
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Campus Rain Garden Installation
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Join us in a community effort to beautify Carnegie Middle School in honor of Earth Day. Together with Arid Lands Institute and Woodbury University students, we will transform a dirt plot into a self-sustaining California native rain garden. We will dig and grade on April 19. We will plant and mulch on April 20.
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Hi,I dont know if this is the right place to post this but I figured I would post here and hopefully someone will see it that can help.Ok,on behalf of another member I tried to email GW to report that she is not able to post,when she does she gets directed right to the main page.She tried to email GW using the 'contact us' link to report the problem and it is getting rejected as spam.I also have tried to email GW and have also been rejected as spam.If anyone reading this can suggest what to do or if someone that can do something is reading this..please help,it would be so appreciated.:)Thanks,Angie |
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Hi Angie, I was able to e-mail them about both problems using the 'Technical Problems' link rather than the 'Contact Us' link. Hopefully, it will get resolved soon; I like trading with bigred (-: |
You gonna 'splain what you did that locked you out? I'm not telling on you...lol I see you are back up now...hopefully bigred is also. Sue...rbb...who really needs to 'get a life away' from the computer |
- Posted by agirlsgirl 5-6 PA (My Page) on Mon, Nov 19, 07 at 16:42
OK,I was a bad girl and repeated myself in too many places and seemed to set off a spam filter,I guess in attempting to relay the message about Bigreds troubles I used similar wording and the filters picked me off as spam...which is a relief to know that we are well protected.Sue rescued me and I hope also Bigred.I have informed her of the activities that have been going on and we will hopefully hear from her by the end of the day!Thanks again! ~ Angie... who is walking far away from this computer because she has had enough for now! |
Too bad they didn't catch the spam below that was posted on several forums a few days ago. This one was on the veg forum. A search on this spammers name gets O results. What's up with that! |
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - Page updated at 03:30 p.m. Information in this article, originally published Nov. 16, 2012, was corrected Nov. 19, 2012. A previous version of this story described Dag Hammarskjöld as a Norwegian humanitarian. Hammarskjöld was Swedish.Faith & Values
Thanksgiving as a time for reconciliation has postelection meaning
By The Rev. Patrick J. Howell
Special to The Seattle TimesThanksgiving is my favorite holiday. At the end of the fall harvest, it celebrates the abundance of God's creation, and it draws us deeper into gratitude.
It's simpler than Christmas. No need to search for gifts or to book an airline flight with the attendant long lines and weather delays. Most Thanksgiving travel seems nearby — "over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house we go."
Thanksgiving certainly draws us into a religious realm deeper than the Fourth of July with all its picnics, boisterous parades and fireworks, even though the Fourth is also a time for gratitude for the freedom we experience as a gift of God in this great country.
Armistice Day (now Veterans Day) and Decoration Day (now Memorial Day) honored those who had served and died in World War I and the Civil War. At the time of their inauguration they certainly expressed our yearning for peace — our prayer for the peace that only God could bring about. But now these holidays have transitioned into the worthy realms of honoring all veterans and commemorating all family members who have gone before us.
And our newest holiday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. has the special significance of confronting racism and advancing an accepting, inclusive society, fulfilling the claim "all men (and, of course, women) are created equal" that was envisioned, but only poorly realized, at the time of the Declaration of Independence. King's "I Have a Dream" speech recalled for our time the "promissory note" that would "guarantee the Unalienable Rights of Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness" for all. King's speech delivered on the Washington Mall in 1963 has itself become a founding document of our national heritage.
All these holidays have special resonance, and all of them have some echoes of religious or spiritual overtones. But Thanksgiving remains my favorite.
For me personally growing up in North Dakota, Thanksgiving brings back visions of turkey and dressing, pheasant, wild duck, sweet potatoes, green beans, turnips, red cranberries, mashed potatoes smothered in gravy, and pumpkin pie laced with pecans. Most often it was the first time that we kids could go ice skating — after the cold had frozen the shallow slough created by the overflow of water from the horse trough.
In later years, after attending the Catholic Thanksgiving Mass, we hosted the great family gathering at our house. I recall my mother's incredible energy in preparing the turkey dinner for 50. It was an amazing feat.
The origins of Thanksgiving seem lost in time. Legend overlays whatever actually occasioned it. Certainly the Pilgrim fathers and mothers welcoming the Native Americans who taught these naive foreigners how to feast on the abundance of game all around them is the most vivid image. Later President Lincoln, typically, in his acknowledgment of divine providence, established it as a national holiday.
Whenever I meditate on Thanksgiving, I'm reminded of U.N. Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld's prayer recorded in Markings: "For all that has been 'thanks.' For all that will be 'yes.' " It's a tremendous prayer — simple and profound. Hammarskjöld embraces the past with gratitude, and he welcomes whatever future God might have in store. This remarkable Swedish humanitarian was on a mission of peace and reconciliation to post-colonial Congo in 1961 when his plane mysteriously crashed, killing him.
What's also forgotten is how the original Thanksgiving was a time of penitence and reconciliation of neighbor with neighbor and of humanity with God.
How fitting this underlying theme of reconciliation would be in these postelection days after bruising battles, spurious accusations, fudging of the truth, and rancorous political punditry. Should such reconciliation break forth we would be truly grateful. We would palpably experience God at work among us.
Let us pray that it might begin.
Fr. Patrick Howell SJ is the rector (religious superior) of the Jesuit Community at Seattle University and professor of pastoral theology. Readers may send feedback to email@example.com
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Making it Work as a Nomadic Potter
It's June, which means the Working Potters issue of Ceramics Monthly has hit the newsstands! I am always a fan of this issue because it gives a nice glimpse into how others (from all over the world) make this "studio potter thing" happen. In today's post, Yasha Butler, an artist currently splitting her time between studios in two different countries, discusses how her nomadic lifestyle creates both logistical challenges and creative inspiration.- Jennifer Harnetty, editor.
PS. Read the rest of Yasha's story, and see more images of her work in the June/July/August 2014 issue of Ceramics Monthly.
Hide-N-Seekah! Using Social Media for a Pottery Scavenger Hunt!
Not sure what to use all those social-media platforms for? They're great for finding ways to connect, share ideas, and build community. Adam Field has found ways to do all of this by organizing a ceramics scavenger hunt. In today's post, on excerpt from the March 2014 issue of Ceramics Monthly, Garth Johnson tells the story of Hide-N-Seekah! – Jennifer Harnetty, editor.
A Visit to the Harborside Studio of Matthew Chambers
I often joke about the lovely views in my studio: the washer and dryer and ever present pile of laundry, the only slightly private basement toilet, you get the idea. So I like to post excerpts from Ceramics Monthly's Studio Visit department from time to time so I can daydream about the day my studio ceases to be subterranean. In today's post, British artist Matthew Chambers takes us on a virtual tour of his studio on the Isle of Wight.- Jennifer Harnetty, editor.
Shared Space: A Potter Shares Her Space with Another Artist in Transition
When Eric Serritella decided to move to North Carolina from New York, he had the conundrum that most of us face when moving – where to set up shop. He decided to rent space while he settles into the area, and he found another potter who was willing to oblige with a beautiful space. In today's post, Susan and Eric share how they make their arrangement work for both of them, and give advice to others who contemplate working in a shared space. - Jennifer Harnetty, editor.
Potter Nan Coffin Shares the Story of Her Career in Clay
The Ceramics Monthly Working Potters issue is out! I always love this issue because I enjoy hearing other potters talk about how they got to wherever they happen to be in their careers. In this excerpt from not of the working potter articles, Nan Coffin tells about her journey, from her first hand built kick wheels and kilns, to the lovely San Diego studio where she works today. – Jennifer Harnetty, editor.
A Visit Down Under to Kenji Uranishi's Pottery Studio
Kenji Uranishi left the countryside of Japan in 2004 to set up shop in Brisbane, Australia and be with his Aussie girlfriend (now wife). His studio is small and sometimes it is necessary to spill over into the rest of the house – a challenge with two young boys! But he still manages to make his gorgeous delicate work. In today's post, Kenji explains how he makes his small studio work for him.
Checking in with Euan Craig: A New Studio, A New Start
It has been nearly two years since a devastating earthquake and tsunami hit northern Japan. After the disaster, we posted an entry from potter Euan Craig's blog (Euan the Potter) documenting how his family and his pottery were impacted. Euan and his family made the difficult decision to relocate and start over. In today's post, an excerpt from his Studio Visit article in the March 2013 issue of Ceramics Monthly, Euan gives us an update from his new studio in Minakami, Japan. – Jennifer Harnetty, editor.
A Pottery Paycheck: Expert Insights into Making a Living as a Potter
The Working Potters issue is back. In it, eight fulltime potters share their trials, tribulations and triumphs working for a living in this field. Today, we'll present an excerpt from that article.
From Potter to Pottery Designer
In a world that seems to favor the fast and the cheap, it can be difficult to sustain a career as a maker of handmade objects. In fact, I think artists work harder than anyone I know to sustain their careers. Even with a successful exhibition career, a teaching gig, and selling her pots, Molly Hatch struggled with these very issues. Then she got a very intriguing email. The major retailer Anthropologie was interested in partnering with her to produce a line of dinnerware for the store. In today's post, Molly explains how this turn of events came about and gives advice for other potters hoping to receive similar emails!
Ceramic Sculptor Adrian Arleo Shares How She Made a Life in Clay
As a child I always enjoyed making things. It's been part of my trajectory from the very beginning; I loved to draw, paint, sew, and create doodads with whatever was around. My family has a history of women artists, though it has only been my generation who has worked professionally at it.


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I love this colour!! Plum Night is a gorgeous dark plum with a creme finish. I find it needs 2 coats (because like most nail varnishes the first coat can be streaky) but after that it dries to a lovely shiny finish and is long lasting. The brush (as with all Revlons) fans out nicely and is really easy to use. I even prefer it to my Chanel Rouge Noir and Revlon Vixen, it's such an unusual colour it's a nice change from other dark nail varnishes that usually have red/brown in them. I love it so much I would wear it all year but it's especially nice for Autumn/Winter.
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It was only a little streaky but after two coats it I got the result I wanted and it is a beautiful dark violet. The brush in my opinion is a little flimsy and could be a little wider and thicker. This looks best (as do all polishes) look better with a top coat. For those who don't bother with a base and a top coat, the finish may look a little dull and iffy.
I really really like this color its a real vixen kinda look. The color pay off is really superb in the light its a mystical rich deep black purple color It looks good on me the only downfall is it goes on very watery and somewhat difficult to apply overall its a nice color will repurchase it.
Revlon's Plum Night is a gorgeous, blackened plum the colour of grape juice. With two coats, it comes out opaque and smooth. I wore this for a week with no chips! And since I found it on sale for only $3 CAN, it was a steal! Great product!
I adore this shade. It's deep and rich plum color, perfect for fall/winter. It is one of those "almost black" colors, which I love, but for some that may be an issue. If your looking for a true purple, then this is not the color for you. But if you love rich dark "almost black" shades, that have hidden pop of color that shows in the light, you will love this color!
I really like this color.
First of all, I am an OPI junkie. I have over 20 OPI colors and thier polish " Effeil for this color" is my favourite. I recently ran out, and wanted to try this shade of purple ( becasue at $8....OPI can get pricey)
It's a pretty deep and dark plum. It's pretty and really good for fall/winter. Otherwise it would be hard to wear. I got mine for $5 and I won't buy again becasue I like the OPI color better.
I bought this on sale. It is a dark, almost black deep purple color. Under natural daylight, it looks very close to eggplant or plum purple but it appears to be black indoors. The color is rich and shiny without any glitters. It is quite a nice color to wear during fall and winter. The duration is pretty good too.
Update: I must have bought a bottle close to expiration or stored it improperly or something happened to the formula because after using it a handful of times, the formula becomes really sticky. When I put it on, it bubbles like no tomorrow no matter how many times I roll or shake it. I have not tried the thinner but the bubbling completely put me off. I threw it in the trash and downgrade this into a three.
I love the color and I think I just had a bad luck with this bottle. I just bought another two in different shades and I will wait and see how they hold up.
I wanted a dark purple creme and in the bottle it looked perfect. But on the nails it is much, much darker than the bottle color. It's basically black. I added some (40 drops!) of a white polish (Wet n Wild French White Creme) and it has lightened it some, but it's still very close to black. Even in sunlight I have to look at it up close to see that it's a pretty, dark purple. Sigh.
The wear and finish on this is awesome though. It will wear for weeks with no chips and stays shiny the whole time! At least it does on toes.


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UVI to Host National HIV/AIDS Community Discussion Today
UVI will host a National HIV/AIDS Community Discussion today (Monday, Nov. 9) from 4 to 6 p.m. via videoconference on the St. Thomas and St. Croix campuses. Organized by the White House Office of National AIDS Policy, the conference is one of 14 to be held nationally. It is designed to find out what local residents think a National HIV/AIDS Strategy should include.
In a news release, V.I. Delegate to Congress Donna Christensen urged all interested parties to take part in the discussion. The session will take place in the first-floor conference room of the UVI Administration and Conference Center on St. Thomas and in the Great Hall of the North West Wing on St. Croix.
UVI to Close Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Observance of Veterans Day
The University of the Virgin Islands will close on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in observance of Veterans Day. UVI classes will resume and administrative offices will reopen on their regular schedules on Thursday, Nov. 12.
UVI Libraries, Computer Labs Holiday Schedule Details
While UVI's Libraries will be closed on Veterans Day, students will have access to computer labs on St. Thomas - the 24/7 Library Lab - and on St. Croix - the NWW 120 Lab. Students may also access online library resources at anytime by going to http://library.uvi.edu. Also, UVI's Information Technology Services Help Desk voice mail at ext.1466 and email - email@example.com - will be monitored during the holiday.
Renowned Jamaican Author to Edit The Caribbean Writer
The University of the Virgin Islands is proud to announce that Jamaican author Opal Palmer Adisa has been appointed editor of The Caribbean Writer, UVI's anthology of Caribbean literature, which she, with her own talents, helped make famous. The works of this Caribbean poet, educator and author appear in more than 200 publications and have been praised as vivid and impassioned, filled with courage and integrity. Dr. Adisa, the author of 14 books, will join UVI faculty as a part-time instructor. She will teach creative writing at UVI in the spring.
A news release is available from the UVI home page - www.uvi.edu - and from this direct link.
V.I. Board of Education Accepting Applications for 60 Nursing Scholarships
UVI students and prospective UVI students who are interested in nursing as a career are advised that the V.I. Board of Education recently amended the qualifications for $400,000 in scholarships being funded by the Virgin Islands government. Scholarships will be offered for 30 students each in the St. Thomas-St. John and St. Croix districts.
To qualify, students studying to be licensed practical nurses or registered nurses must:
- Possess a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
- Be a resident of the territory.
- Promise to work one to two years in the territory after completing their education.
- Be accepted into an accredited, licensed or Board of Education-approved institution.
The V.I. Board of Education is now accepting applications through Dec. 2 at their offices on Dronningens Gade on St. Thomas and the Sunny Isles Professional building on St. Croix. Details are also available by calling 774-4546 on St. Thomas or by calling 772-4144 on St. Croix.
EPSCoR Annual Conference to Focus on Integrating Science and Management
The Virgin Islands Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (VI-EPSCoR) will present its annual one-day conference on Friday, Dec. 4, at UVI's Administration and Conference Center on St. Thomas. This year's subject is Integrating Science and Management in Island Ecosystems.
The conference is designed to bring together scientists, natural resource managers and decision makers to address important, cross-cutting issues relevant to managing the Virgin Islands' fragile island ecosystems. This dialog will allow natural and social scientists to better understand the data needs of resource managers, while at the same time helping resource managers and policymakers to better utilize scientific information and integrate it into their decision making processes. The goal of the conference is to help chart a course towards making better informed decisions in planning, designing and implementing regulations with people in mind.
The conference will run from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Interested persons are asked to RSVP by Friday, Nov. 20, to Kaisa Prentice via email at email@example.com or by phone at (340) 693-1428.
UVI's Hudspeth Publishes 'The Power of a Learning Culture'
UVI Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing Dr. Lonnie Hudspeth has announced the recent publication of a new book titled "The Power of a Learning Culture." The 120-page book is sub-titled "An Enabler of Strategic Responsiveness and Mass Customization Capabilities to Deliver Value to Customers." It explores the strategic capabilities that U.S. manufacturers must acquire to in order to survive and thrive in an increasingly turbulent and competitive global environment.
Professor Hudspeth also serves as UVI's director of Student Learning Outcomes Assessment. His book was published by Lambert Academic Publishing and is available on Amazon.com.
Rock Lounge to Feature Grant Haze and The Writer's Block Students
The next meeting of The Rock Lounge - an open mic experience of poetry, music, visual arts and creative expression - is scheduled for 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, at the Frenchtown Deli on St. Thomas. Featured will be singer, song-writer and portrait artist Grant Haze. Members of The Writer's Block student creative writers from UVI will also perform. For details call Jahweh David at 643-5851 or DaraMonifah Cooper at 473-6659. Send email to: email@example.com.
Agfair 2010 Planning Underway; Articles Sought for Agfair Booklet
UVI's Cooperative Extension Service Steering Committee is making plans for participation in the upcoming 39th Annual Agriculture and Food Fair of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The fair will be held Feb. 13-15, 2010, on St. Croix. The Theme is "Healthy Food and a Safe Environment Make Sen$e."
All UVI units planning to participate are advised that it is now time to plan their interactive and innovative exhibits. As one of the few times the University has a captive audience, this is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the services offered to residents and visitors.
Program Needs Form
Please use this Program Needs Form to provide the necessary information for the committee to make final plans for the layout of exhibit space. Submission of this form also constitutes a Unit's formal application to exhibit at the Fair.
Unit heads are also asked to encourage staff members to submit articles to be published in the 2010 Agfair Booklet. The deadline for articles is Dec. 3, 2009. Articles should reflect the theme. All are asked to take this opportunity to publicize the work of the University.
For more information, contact Clarice C. Clarke at (340) 692-4060, or send email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
UVI Salsa Dance Club Invites UVI Community to Join
The UVI Salsa Dance Club invites members of the UVI Community to join the group's weekly practice sessions on Fridays, in room 204 of the Classroom Administration Building on the St. Thomas campus. Practice for beginners and advance students runs from 6 to 7 p.m., with a session from 7 to 8 p.m. for advanced students. The first class is free. Subsequent classes are $5 for students and $10 for faculty and staff.
The Salsa Dance Club is comprised of students and instructors who are passionate about salsa dancing. The goal is to spread the passion for salsa dancing and Latin culture through dance. Instructors are from a variety of countries and share a broad knowledge of Cuban Salsa. They include: Andy Gever (California, Spain), Betty Alemu (Ethiopia, Cuba, Spain), Cynthia Gómez Martín (Spain, Florida) and Lesmore Robinson (St. Thomas, New York, Miami). Other classes are available on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Antilles School, and Saturday at 9:30 p.m. at Havana Blue.
For more information, contact Cynthia Gómez Martín at 693-1391.
Other Current Items...
Annual Virgin Gorda Get-A-Way Slated for Nov. 11
The Annual Virgin Gorda Get-A-Way, a day trip to Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, is scheduled for Nov. 11. The trip is for UVI students, staff, faculty and friends.
Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the UVI Bookstores. Space is limited to the first 149 persons to sign up. Ticket prices are as follows: UVI students STT/STX: $40; staff/faculty STT/STX: $60; non-staff/non-students: $80; and students under 12: $25. For more information, call 693-1111 on St Thomas or 692-4228 on St. Croix.
New Offerings in Playwriting, Creative Writing Planned for 2010 Spring Semester
Students at the University of the Virgin Islands are invited to develop their writing abilities during the upcoming spring semester with the help of two dynamic instructors. Those who accept the invitation will have a chance to explore different writing genres, encourage one another in the creative process and learn about flash fiction, a succinct form of storytelling that's catching on in Latin and South America.
Renowned author Opal Palmer Adisa, a frequent contributor to UVI's annual publication, The Caribbean Writer, UVI's anthology of Caribbean literature, is the scheduled instructor for ENG301 and ENG302. UVI Playwright-in-Residence, Dr. Doug Larche, is scheduled to teach the THE466.
A news release is available from the UVI home page - www.uvi.edu - and from this direct link.
ITS Newsletter Updates University Community
UVI's Information and Technology Services (ITS) Component has published the latest issue of the ITS Newsletter via email to the University community. The newsletter includes updates on a wide variety of services the Component provides to UVI students, faculty and staff. Among the items covered are a WiFi Update, a preview of the Campus EAI Portal Grant, survey results, and key card access to campus technology assets. The newsletter also includes stories on new ITS staffers, details on how UVI faculty and staff can access Microsoft software, and a follow up on the successful satellite connection linking UVI students with a research ship at sea.
The newsletter is also available from the Publications link on the Information and Technology Services section of the UVI web site - www.uvi.edu - and from this direct link.
UVI Music Education Grads Plan St. Croix Benefit Concert on Nov. 15
UVI Music Education graduates along with UVI Prof. Austin A. Venzen will present a benefit recital at the Kingshill Lutheran Church on St. Croix at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15. Joining Venzen, who plays flute, will be Neils A. Gooding on saxophone, Kevre' L. Hendricks on trumpet, Eltino S. Pickering on steel pan, and accompanist Monet I. Davis.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. For more information, call (340) 693-1192. Proceeds will go to the benefit of the Kingshill Lutheran Church.
Reichhold to Host Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Hispanico in November
The 2009-2010 season of UVI's Reichhold Center for the Arts continues with two major productions in November. The Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra and VI native mezzo-soprano Melita Etienne, as the featured vocalist, perform Saturday, Nov. 14. High-energy Latin dance follows Saturday, Nov. 21, with Ballet Hispanico taking the stage. Both shows begin at 8 p.m.
The Reichhold continues its longstanding partnership with The Forum in bringing the Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra to the Virgin Islands. The evening will feature performances of Sibelius' Spring Song, Op. 16, Chausson's Poeme de l'amoure et de la mer, Op. 19, and Mendelssohn's Symphony n3.
The dance company Ballet Hispanico is known for its flamboyant and expressive style. Along with a portrait of 1950s Latin ballroom productions and a raucous tribute to Brizillian carnival, the company will introduce the world premier of a new work performed to Latin jazz.
Tickets are available from the Reichhold Box Office at (340) 693-1559, and from these St. Thomas ticket outlets - Urban Threadz, V.I. Bridal & Tuxedo, Essentric Shoe Boutique, Home Again and the UVI Bookstore. Tickets are also available from Connections on St. John. For details and online ticket purchases, visit the Reichhold Center web site - www.reichholdcenter.com.
Reichhold Offers Payroll Deduction for UVI Employee Ticket Purchases
UVI employees are encouraged use payroll deductions to purchase tickets to Reichhold Center for the Arts shows. Employees should visit the Reichhold Ticket Office to sign an authorization form. This allows employees to spread the cost of tickets over four easy payments. For details, call 693-1559. Visit www.reichholdcenter.com for a list of upcoming performances.
Reichhold Center, Havana Blue
Presenting 'Havana Nights' Salsa Dance Parties
UVI's Reichhold Center for the Arts and the Havana Blue Restaurant at Marriott's Morningstar Beach Resort have partnered to present "Havana Nights" salsa dance parties on Saturday nights. The parties, which begin at 9:30 p.m., will conclude with a salsa dance contest at Havana Blue following the performance by Ballet Hispanico at the Reichhold Center on Nov. 21. Tickets for Ballet Hispanico are available from the Reichhold Center Box Office at 693-1559 or visit www.reichholdcenter.com on the web. The dance parties, which are free, feature Latin music, salsa dancing and drink specials.
UVI Concert Choir to Perform a Choral Celebration Nov. 15 on St. Thomas
The UVI Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Lorna Young-Wright, will present a Choral Celebration at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Nisky Moravian Church on St. Thomas. The program will include student accompanists and conductors. Soloists will include Christalia Mark, Rebecca Darling, Ledell Mulraine, Lystra Edwards and Blessyn Washington. Tickets, which may be purchased at the UVI Bookstore, the Humanities Division office and from choir members, are $15 for adults and $5 for students.
VI Sedimentation and Storm Water Runoff in Seminar Set Nov. 16 at UVI
The University of the Virgin Islands will host a comprehensive "Land and Sea" research seminar and leadership conference focusing on sedimentation and how to reduce environmental degradation from storm water runoff in the Virgin Islands on Nov. 16. The conference will take place at the Administration and Conference Center on the University's St. Thomas campus.
The day-long seminar (8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) is sponsored by the Coral Bay Community Council and the Virgin Islands Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (VI-EPSCoR). Other partners include Eckerd College, the Island Green Building Association of St. John and the Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service.
The seminar will also include an introduction to and overview of the EPA-CARE (Community Action for a Renewed Environment) activities underway in Coral Bay to reduce environmental toxics, a review of progress on the Coral Bay Watershed Management Plan and a discussion among decision makers and partners about the next steps that need to be taken.
For details, or to register as a participant, contact UVI's Center for Marine and Environmental Studies at (340) 693-1380 or send email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Afternoon on the Green Committee Seeking 2010 Theme Suggestions
UVI's Afternoon on the Green Committee is seeking theme suggestions for the next edition of the annual "friend-raiser" event which is scheduled for March 7, 2010, on the University's St. Thomas campus. Members of the UVI community are invited to suggest a theme that relates to the University and the community or the inauguration of UVI President Dr. David Hall, which is scheduled for March 6, 2010. Note: The theme does not have to rhyme. Send suggestions, via email, to Liza Margolis at email@example.com. The deadline for suggestions is Tuesday, Nov. 17.
UVI to Host Environmental Health and Safety Workshops Nov. 17
The University of the Virgin Islands will host a series of environmental health and safety workshops on Tuesday, Nov. 17, on its St. Thomas campus. The University is conducting the workshops as part of an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency which requires it to provide community outreach to schools and selected small businesses.
The workshops will take place over the course of the day. The morning session, from 9 a.m. to noon, will target schools and students on the junior high and secondary levels. The afternoon session, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., is for UVI faculty and staff. The evening session, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., is designed for specific elements of the small business community.
A news release is available from the UVI home page - www.uvi.edu - and from this direct link.
St. Thomas SGA Publishes Second Student Focus Newsletter
The second issue of the newsletter Student Focus has been published by the St. Thomas campus Student Government Association. The four-page publication includes stories on the SGA student forum held Oct. 21 with UVI President Dr. David Hall and other administrators, and the SGA Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day held Oct. 30. The newsletter also features small items on four students and on the Anguilla Student Association and the St. Kitts-Nevis Association.
Student Focus is distributed on campus and is available from this direct link. For more information on Student Focus or the SGA, call (340) 244-2630.
Submissions Sought for 24th Issue of The Caribbean Writer
The Caribbean Writer is seeking submissions for its 24th edition. Besides the usual poetry, short fiction and personal essays, critical articles and insights on Trevor Rhone and Wayne Brown are specifically being sought for a special section. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 30, 2009. The Caribbean should be central to submissions or the work should reflect a Caribbean heritage, experience or perspective.
Writers are encouraged to submit poems, short stories, personal essays and one-act plays. Only previously unpublished work will be considered. Mail submissions to The Caribbean Writer, University of the Virgin Islands, RR 1, Box 10,000, Kingshill St. Croix, VI 00850-9781 or submit electronically to firstname.lastname@example.com. For details, visit www.TheCaribbeanWriter.org or call (340) 692-4152.
A news release is available from the UVI home page - www.uvi.edu - and from this direct link.
Youth Participants Sought for 4-H Groups' 2010 St. Croix Festival Troupe
The 4-H Program of UVI's Cooperative Extension Service is looking for Virgin Islands children between the ages of five and 12 to become a part of a 4-H Festival Troupe that will participate in the 2010 St. Croix Christmas Festival Children's Parade. The parade is scheduled for Jan. 1, 2010. For more information, contact Yvonne Phillips at 693-1078 on St. Thomas or Jillean Webster at 692-4087 on St. Croix.
Nov. 13 Food Sale to Raise Funds to Support 4-H Festival Troupe
A food sale at the CES Office (located in the former UVI Business Office) on the St. Thomas campus to support the group's participation in the St. Croix Festival is set for 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 13. Delivery on campus will also be available to those who call ahead. BBQ chicken, tofu, mutton, fish, rice, macaroni, stuffing and vegetables will be available. For information, call Jacqueline Blyden at 693-1079.
UVI's Buccaneers to Host Rival Metropolitan During Paradise Jam 2009
St. Thomas fans of big-time NCAA college basketball are in for their annual fall treat, as the 2009 edition of the Paradise Jam Basketball Tournament opens on Nov. 20, at the Sports and Fitness Center on UVI's St. Thomas campus. This year, UVI fans have a special treat, as the Buccaneers men's basketball squad will play an LAI League game during the event. They will face off against their Puerto Rican rivals Metropolitan University on Nov. 21.
In the regular tourney, 16 Division I teams, eight men's and eight women's squads, will play over a two-week period, with the men's championship game on Nov. 23 and the women's tourney running from Nov. 26 to 28. The men's lineup includes Boston College, DePaul, East Carolina, Northern Iowa, Purdue, Saint Joseph's, South Dakota State and Tennessee. The women's field, in two divisions, includes Notre Dame, Oklahoma, San Diego State, South Carolina, Mississippi State, Rutgers, Southern California and Texas.
The tournament is organized by Basketball Travelers, Inc. Information on ticket prices, game brackets and much more on the teams, as well as featured travel packages for visitors, is available from the official Paradise Jam web site: www.paradisejam.com. Live national TV coverage of championship games has become a tournament fixture in recent years. Tickets for V.I. residents will be available at very reasonable prices.
St. Thomas-St. John Agriculture and Food Fair Scheduled for Dec. 5-6
The St. Thomas-St. John Agriculture and Food Fair will be held on Dec. 5 and 6, on the grounds of UVI's Reichhold Center for the Arts on the University's St. Thomas campus. The theme for this year's fair is "Fresh Start - Grow Smart." Applications for vendors wishing to participate are available from UVI's Cooperative Extension Service Office and from the V.I. Department of Agriculture. Submissions of articles and advertisements for the fair program booklet are also being sought. For details, contact the Department of Agriculture at 774-5182 or the UVI Cooperative Extension Service at 693-1080.
Ongoing Items...
UVI Holiday Recess Schedule
UVI's Human Resources Office has announced that UVI President Dr. David Hall has approved the 2009 Administrative end-of-the-year Holiday Recess.
All offices will be closed for the holiday recess from Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, through Friday, Jan. 1, 2010. All offices will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2010. In observance of Three King's Day, all offices will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010. Note: Paid "Administrative Leave" is applicable only for the regular work week (from Monday through Friday).
UVI Revises Academic Calendar for Spring Semester 2010
The University of the Virgin Islands has announced the revision of its Academic Calendar covering the 2010 spring semester. The calendar stipulates the schedule for all academic activities at the University for the period from Jan. 4 through May 16, 2010.
The revised calendar begins on Jan. 4, the date UVI staff members will return from the holiday break. UVI faculty members return on Jan. 7. New student orientation and registration are set for Jan. 7. Advisement and late registration are scheduled for Jan. 8. Spring semester classes begin on Jan. 11. Click here to view the Spring 2010 Academic Calendar.
NSE Applications Available from Counseling Services Office
Students interested in studying abroad through the National Student Exchange (NSE) program may obtain the NSE application and directory booklet from UVI Counseling Services office on the St. Thomas campus. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2010-2011 academic year. Interested students are encouraged to start the application process as early as possible. More information can be obtained from Counselor Supervisor Andrea Hamm, at (340) 693-1136 or via email at: email@example.com.
Student Testing Schedule...
UVI Computer Literacy Exam Dates Announced
Dates and locations for UVI's Fall Semester Computer Literacy Exams (CLE) have been announced for both campuses. The schedules listed below are also available from the Testing tab in the Registrar's section of the UVI web site - www.uvi.edu - and from this direct link.
St. Thomas CLE Schedule Exams on the St. Thomas campus will be administered from noon to 2 p.m. in room 103 of the Classroom Administration Building (CAB). Sign-up sheets are available in the Registrar's Office on the first floor of the Administration and Conference Center. For more information, call 693-1160. |
St. Croix CLE Schedule Exams on the St. Croix campus will be administered from noon to 2 p.m. in room 131 of the North West Wing Building. Students can register for the test in the Academic Services Office, in the Evans Center. For more information, call 692-4090 or send email to firstname.lastname@example.com. |
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Final CLEP Test on St. Croix Campus Set Nov. 19
The last scheduled College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests of the year on UVI's St. Croix campus will take place on Thursday, Nov. 19. The registration deadline for that test is Friday, Nov. 13. The CLEP testing program allows students to earn college credit for acquired skill and knowledge in specific subjects. Registration for the tests is available at the Access and Enrollment Services Office in Evans Center room 811. Testing begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. on each test date. Latecomers will not be allowed to take the test.
The cost associated with CLEP examinations is $72 per test. Checks or money orders are payable to CLEP (cash will not be accepted). A separate check and/or money order must be written for each test. An additional administrative fee of $15, payable to UVI, will be charged prior to the test date. For additional information, call 692-4103 or 692-4158
SBDC Notes...
SBDC Encourages Small Businesses to Attend Senate Hearings on Economy
The Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is encouraging local small business persons to participate in Virgin Islands Senate hearings designed to focus on small business and overall economic development issues in the territory. Hearings are planned on St. Croix and St. Thomas by Committee on Economic Development, Energy and Technology, which is chaired by Senator-at-Large Craig Barshinger. The sessions are scheduled at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, at the Legislative Chambers on St. Croix, and at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, at the Legislative Chambers on St. Thomas. Senator Barshinger has invited persons to testify or to participate in general discussion sessions.
For additional information, contact Elizabeth Vazquez on St. Croix at (340) 712-2307 or Micha Petersen on St. Thomas at (340) 693-3546.


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Two weeks ago I experienced one of the most Surreal!!! Unreal!!! Life threatening incidents of my life!!
While having a routine same-day surgery performed on me I started to asperate as a result of some food that was still in my stomach from the night before that came up during the surgery and was literally choking me and causing my lungs to shut down because of the food that had gotten into my lungs!!!
So in a flash I went from what was supposed to be a routine surgery to an EMS and Ambulance to literally waking up the next morning in ICU with a breathing tube down my throat fighting for my life!!!
And all I can say is that I thank God that I know him and that I know Jesus because that was what got me through the most critically crucial time of my life!!!
When you find yourself in a situation that you never expected to find yourself in!!! Where the rug has been literally rip from underneath you!!! and you feel like your whole world has come crashing in!!! the only thing and the only one that can take you through this to safety on the other side is Jesus Christ!!!
The next morning when I regained consciousness in the ICU with a breathing tube down my throat hooked to monitors, IV's, tubes and a respirator that was helping me to breathe and as I was literally struggling to breathe taking gasps of oxygen. The Lord clearly spoke to me and told me to go on facebook and ask the saints to pray for me!!!
Even though my cell phone was right next to my bed I was not able to talk I was writing everything down for the nurses and the doctors… I picked up that phone and I typed a message on facebook briefly telling everyone what had happened and asking them to bombard heaven with their prayers!!! The bible says that the effective!!! fervent!!! prayers of the righteous availeth much!!!
Well I want you to know that within 2 days after the prayers started going up to heaven they took me all the breathing machine!!! Even the doctors were amazed and said that they had never seen such a remarkable recovery!!!
I may not know what you have been through or might be going through right now dear heart but I can tell you who to take it to!!! Give it to God!!! Trust God!!! and Believe God!!! Expect God to do the Impossible!!! Incredible!!! and Amazing in your life!!! because you are next in line for a Miracle!!!… Your Miracle is on the Way!!!


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Ben is from Hamilton, Michigan and serves as the Assistant Director of Student Activities. In his free time, he enjoys reading, playing board games, road biking, and spending time with friends. Ben loves the opportunity to pour into college students and have a genuine impact on their experience and influence their walk with Christ.
Hometown: Greer, SC
Favorite Time-Wasting Activity: Being with my family and friends.
Favorite Quote or Verse: Quote- "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." Verse- "He must become greater, I must become less." John 3:30
If You Could Travel Anywhere...: Paris! Always wanted to see the Eiffel Tower.
Favorite Time-Wasting Activity: Anything outdoorsFavorite Quote or Verse: "Whenever you draw near I'll hold up high a mirror, Lord I could never show you anything as beautiful as you." Me Without You
If You Could Travel Anywhere...: New Zealand
Hometown: Columbia(ish)
Favorite Time Wasting Activity: movies/stalking
Favorite Quote or Verse: "Keeping up the appearance of having all your marbles is hard work" - Water for Elephants
If You Could Travel Anywhere: Italy/Mediterranean because of the culture, history and beauty
Hometown: Spartanburg, SC
Favorite Time-Wasting Activity: posting funny stuff on my friends' Facebook walls.
Favorite Quote or Verse: "But to all who believe him and accept him he has given the right to become children of God" John 1:12
If You Could Travel Anywhere... : Right now, Guatemala because my heart is there, but honestly anywhere God calls me to go! (I wanna travel the world!)
Hometown: Seneca, SC
Favorite Time-Wasting Activity: Listening to music
Favorite Quote or Verse: Jonah 3:1-2
If You Could Travel Anywhere...: The Best Beach in the World (The Mediterranean with Railey)