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Antigua Guatemala Handicrafts
Guatemala has an overwhelming variety of handicrafts—most especially weavings and fabrics from the Highlands in a rainbow of colors…Guatemala's mostly indigenous artisans also work in other media such as Terracotta and lacquered Earthenware (notably from Chinautla).
Generation-after-generation, families, from the-youngest-to-the-oldest, work in the style of their ancestors, creating a cornucopia of products that can now be experienced by the entire world. Because their art is an expression of the culture of their village, each piece (made of stone, wood, or fabric) is an individual work of art imprinted with the soul of its creator. Among the most outstanding crafts are the textile weaving, pottery, Jarcia, woodwork, candle making, leatherwork, Jicaras, jade, wrought iron, and basketwork.
Wooden Crafts
Guatemalan woodwork is distinct and diverse; the carpenters are artisans devoted to the production of furniture, chests, musical instruments, toys, kitchen utensils, religious images, masks, etc. These have always been purchased and used by Guatemalans, but they are now exported worldwide so that everyone can enjoy their beauty and originality. They include showily colored small animals, small trucks, and the Guatemalan children´s favorite: rueda y matraca (clowns on wheels that clacks as they are pushed across the floor on a stick).
There are also tiny religious figurines: Realistically hand-carved Saints, Virgins, or Angels that are then painted or left in their natural wood-colors: All these and more are the specialty of Totonicapán, but other villages also have their own, distinctive, brightly colored designs. All these woodworks are made from pine that is specially cured to increase its longevity. Wooden masks (suitable as decorative wall hangings) are hand-carved in cedar or white pine by artisans from Highland towns such as Totonicapán, Chichicastenango, and Quiché using the Vaciado technique. Some masks are highly detailed and decorated with the features of mythical characters or animals or they may depict famous characters from the Spanish Conquest.
The natives wear these masks during their Pre-Colombian, religious dance ceremonies. Marimba, Guatemala's national instrument, is made either of hormigo or white pine (both of which grow near the main marimba production sites of Huehuetenango and Quetzaltenango). Other instruments (Violins, Guitars, Flutes, and Chirimías) are made of white pine and then decoratively carved and lacquered.
Paletas and wooden tablespoons of every size are made for Guatemalan kitchens along with wooden cutting-boards, mortar-and-pestles, and intensely colored Cajetas (candy boxes designed to hold traditional Guatemalan sweets). The colonial style predominates in Guatemala's handmade furniture; benches, tables, desks, kitchen pieces, dining room tables, and storage chests are made of pine, mahogany, and cedar.
Some pieces (such as wardrobes) are finely hand carved, and there is a variety of smaller items such as coffee tables, hanging shelves, decorative mirror surrounds, etc.
Basket Weaving
Made with natural fibers, such as palm, jarcia, wicker, zibaque, straw, and bamboo is a craft handed down from the ancient Mayas. The baskets are of all sizes and shapes and are used to carry fruit and vegetables and the finer examples can even be used for room decoration.
Other ornamental articles are made from these fibers including hats, Petates (mats), and brooms. Basket weaving (or basket making, basketry, or basketmaking) is the process of weaving unspun vegetable fibers into a basket. People with the profession of weaving baskets are basketmakers. Basket weaving is the craft of weaving together fibrous or pliable material—anything that will bend or form a shape. That is including but not limited to: pine straw, animal hair and/or hide, different grasses, thread, branches, and wood.
Basket weaving might seem like an outdated or antique craft, but it has never left the eye of public interest or demand, and for good reason. Frequently vendors are seen on the side of country roads, especially in tourist areas, or at the farmer's markets around the country. Regardless of where they are seen, baskets are still as popular today as they ever were—but for less functional reasons.
There is a certain aura of quaintness surrounding basket making—probably because it is one of the only crafts that has never been modernized. While there are weaving machines that make cloth, basket weaving has never been done successfully on a machine. So there is a degree of idealistic "old fashioned" myth surrounding basket weaving (one of the oldest crafts in human history)
Jarcia is practiced in the departments of Alta Verapaz, Sololá, San Marcos, and Jutiapa. A string-like fiber called Jarcia is extracted from Maguey leaves, which artisans then use to make elaborate, beautifully colored hammocks and Morrales (tote bags). After extracting the Jarcia from the Maguey leaves it is dyed with intensely colored aniline dyes and finally woven with small wooden sticks.
Mayolica Ceramics
The Spanish term mayólica is synonymous with maiolica, majolica, faience, and delftware. Mayólica is the Spanish term for a specific method of glazing earthenware pottery. Mayólica (glazed, colored ceramic-ware) comes from early Spanish-Colonial times and is still manufactured in Antigua and the Highlands. To make these, the artisan mixes clay and white sand with water and then molds the pieces, which are then baked, and finally enameled with animal or fruit-and-vegetable designs.
There are a wide variety of articles such as sets of dishes, moneyboxes, candelabra, glasses, vases, brightly colored fruits and vegetables, etc. The ceramic makers also produce Azulejos (brightly colored tiles bearing coats-of-arms or household insignia and often showing a Moorish influence).
Items are widely used in Guatemala for their beauty and utility. From pre-Hispanic times, Mayan artisans working in Terracotta have been making tinajas (water pitchers), pots, gavels, mixers, censers, griddles, candelabra, and toys. These pieces are usually baked once or dried in the sun, later, they were placed in the ashes of open hearths to harden, and finally kilns were used, similar to those used for pottery today.
They are mostly in shades of red, however in Chinautla a different finishing process is used to produce white. Terra cotta has been used throughout history for sculpture and pottery, as well as bricks and roof shingles.
Wrought Iron
Wrought ironwork came to Guatemala with the Spaniards, reaching its most elaborate expression in Antigua. Wrought ironworkers create beautiful colonial-style articles such as doorknockers, streetlights, lamps, censers, candlesticks, ornaments, beds, and other furniture.
Wrought iron is commercially pure iron. In contrast to steel, it has a very low carbon content. It is a fibrous material due to the slag inclusions (a normal constituent). This is also what gives it a "grain" resembling wood, which is visible when it is etched or bent to the point of failure. Wrought iron is tough, malleable, ductile and easily welded.
Silver Crafts
Silver has been known since ancient times and has long been valued as a precious metal, used to make ornaments, jewellery, high-value tableware and utensils (hence the term "silverware") and currency coins and history tells us that the pre-Colonial Maya practiced silverwork.
In Guatemala, many villages still produce elaborate silverwork. In Antigua, stores sell a variety of high-quality earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and rings—all made by local artisans.
Jade in Guatemala
Jade was sacred to the ancient Maya and in the 1970′s, geologists rediscovered the source of this precious stone: the Motogua Valley. Now you can buy earrings, pendants, rings, and reproductions of Maya burial masks at prices much lower than in New York or Paris.
These are all available in the traditional shades of green or rarer blues, grays and pinks. Jade was a venerated as Stone of Eternity, the stone from the Sky or as the Stone Symbol of Eternal Love, Dental pieces have been found with inlaid jade. Jade was considered more valuable than gold ifself. Jade was reveted as a supreme good, for exmaple: when a King or someone of the nobility died, then buried them with masks and necklaces of Jade.
When a person of a lower social class died, a piece of Jade was placed in their mouth because the Maya thought that the spirit would always leave they body through the mouth, and when leaving, takes the piece of Jade as the passport to Heaven.
Guatemalan Fabrics
In Guatemala, indigenous women produce traditional fabrics in over 350 different designs and a huge variety of colors. Each design is unique to its village of origin and has a ceremonial symbolism inherited from Mayan ancestors.
Each piece of fabric (woven on a pre-Hispanic Back-strap Loom) takes many months to complete. From these fabrics, the women make their unique costumes.
Some villages have up to three different costumes: One for work and the others for ceremonies or special occasions. The profusion of dazzling, riotously colored costumes is a high point for visitors to Guatemala. The Spaniards introduced the Pedal Loom, which is used by the natives to manufacture larger cotton and wool pieces. The men make carpets, bedcovers, The women: mantel covers, serviettes, bags, etc.
He leido Guatemalan Handicrafts de Around Antigua con mucho interes y me ha parecido ameno ademas de claro en su contenido. No dejeis de cuidar este blog es buena.
Looking for an eyeglass case. Do you make them?
I am looking for terracota candlesticks. I have booked for 2 of them in stores in Antigua some years ago. May I send you pictures ?
Many thanks, Gilles
I bought some hand painted wooden tops in Guatemala and would like to buy a few more. The spinning part is a hand painted ball. Can you help?
Compré algunas pintadas las tapas de madera en Guatemala y quisiera comprar un poco más. El giro es una bola de pintado a mano. ¿Puede ayudar?
I am looking for a source to buy quantities of hanging fabric parrots. I know they are made somewhere around Antigua. I am in Florida and need to make a connection to buy. Help.


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07.02.2009 //
RED BULL MANNY MANIA AM – PORTLAND RESULTS: 1st Place – Eden Powers (Portland) riding for Exit Real World (458pts) 2nd Place – Zach Bird (Eugene) riding for Tactics Skate Shop (442pts) 3rd Place – Mikey Burton (Portland) riding for Goods Skate Team in Seattle BEST TRICK * Eden Powers :Half cab heel flip nose […]
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07.02.2009 //
This Saturday, June 27th, Stereo in conjunction with the DLXSF Store will be throwing an Artist Series Board Release Party for Isaac McKay-Randozzi's Stereo Guest Artist Boards. These boards feature some of Isaac's great photography and are out now! If you are up in the San Francisco area, do not miss this event as it […]
Wild in the Streets '09 Clip
07.02.2009 //
This clip was filmed and edited by Mike McKinlay A.K.A…D.M.O.D.W (Deer Man of Dark Woods) It's the best video yet for Wild in the Streets Vancouver and you can see the madness of the day in full force. Amazing day! For more check out Emerica's Website.
Maloof Money Cup Event at Carl's Jr.
07.02.2009 //
Stop by the Carl's Jr. at the Block of Orange this Saturday from 1 – 3 PM for a chance for meet and greets with autographs from their favorite top professional skaters who will be competing in the Maloof Money Cup 2009 (including Adam Dyet and Pierre-Luc Gagnon/PLG)! This event will feature samplings of Carl's […]
Heath Kirchart Live Interview
07.02.2009 //
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07.02.2009 //
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text: The technique for applying paste prevents this kind of approach. Basically you want to apply paste to the whole board all at once. If you have multiple stencils, you'd need to place each of them, secure each of them, and hope they don't overlap (which would cause paste thickness differences). Because of the footprints of various parts, this would be virtually impossible. Any custom board that has want of a stencil needs a custom stencil. On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 3:10 PM, Huck <dhuckaby at paasda.org> wrote: > I feel the need to chime in even though I've never touched SMT stuff.. > > Why not just make a run of some of the most common footprints(dunno > terminology)...and make like 20 sheets or whatever and do a group-buy > similar to the PCB order... rather than constantly create'n stencils... > > I don't know if parts are so NON-standardized in footprint to disallow > this...as I'm willfully ignorant ;) But just seems more logical...they > could be shared around the Monday Meetings and the like... > > --Huck > > > On 09/26/11 3:02 PM, Greg Peek wrote: > >> 1. Yes, definitely interested. I ordered stencils when @laen had a >> source for them. I do less SMT than I would like because of the >> difficulty / expense of getting stencils made. >> >> 2. Usually somewhere around 2x2 inches (SMT Arduino shield or PCB), >> sometimes as small as 1x1 inches of working area per design (Paul's tiny >> accelerometer board). I've been know to do more than one design a week, >> but then I have dry spells of zero for a month. So I would guess an >> average needing of 1 or 2 stencils a month. >> >> 3. I'm willing to pay $5 for a stencil to use with a $20 2x2 inch @laen >> PCB board. Much more than that for only making 3 boards and I'll just >> hand apply the paste (as I am now). >> >> 4. 3 mil puts down a bit too much paste for fine pitch SMT (QFN). >> Perhaps there is a way for you (or us, the customer) to scale down the >> openings for fine pitch? I thought one of the main reasons for using >> Kapton over Mylar was that it is possible, with the right recipe, to use >> 2 mil material and get fine holes. >> >> Working out a deal with @laen would scale up the volume of stencil >> orders, increasing the payback for the investment involved (but also the >> workload). Upside, @laen has to stuff the envelopes. >> >> >> >> On Mon, Sep 26, 2011 at 2:04 PM, Travis Smith <trav at tnhsmith.net >> <mailto:trav at tnhsmith.net>> wrote: >> >> Hello all- >> As some of you may know, I've been working with ADX in >> Portland to >> define a process to allow us to burn our own Kapton or Mylar stencils >> on >> their laser cutter. Progress is going slow, partially because I'm >> trying to >> use 2 mil Kapton instead of 3 mil to reduce the amount of paste. >> Thinking >> I'll need to scrap that idea and go to 3 mil like everyone else. >> ADX is understandably concerned about the engineering time >> they're >> spending trying to dial in the right burn parameters and process >> definition. >> They hope to recuperate these costs in the future by selling their >> services >> to us when we need stencils. >> So, I'm looking for some feedback that I can compile into a >> report >> to give back to them. If you use stencils in your projects, please >> take a >> moment to answer the following questions. Feel free to just reply to me >> (trav AT tnhsmith DOT net), unless you have a comment on the general >> topic. >> >> 1. Would you be interested in using a local supplier for your stencils? >> 2. About how many (or what area) of stencils do you need in a >> typical month >> (or year)? >> 3. How much would you be willing to pay? (Ohara RP and Pololu both >> charge >> ~$25 plus shipping) >> 4. Any other thoughts/input on obtaining stencils locally? >> >> Thanks in advance for your time, >> Travis >> >> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> dorkbotpdx-blabber mailing list >> dorkbotpdx-blabber at dorkbot.org <mailto:dorkbotpdx-blabber@** >> dorkbot.org <dorkbotpdx-blabber at dorkbot.org>> >> >> http://music.columbia.edu/**mailman/listinfo/dorkbotpdx-**blabber<http://music.columbia.edu/mailman/listinfo/dorkbotpdx-blabber> >> >> >> >> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> dorkbotpdx-blabber mailing list >> dorkbotpdx-blabber at dorkbot.org >> http://music.columbia.edu/**mailman/listinfo/dorkbotpdx-**blabber<http://music.columbia.edu/mailman/listinfo/dorkbotpdx-blabber> >> > ______________________________**_________________ > dorkbotpdx-blabber mailing list > dorkbotpdx-blabber at dorkbot.org > http://music.columbia.edu/**mailman/listinfo/dorkbotpdx-**blabber<http://music.columbia.edu/mailman/listinfo/dorkbotpdx-blabber> > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://music.columbia.edu/pipermail/dorkbotpdx-blabber/attachments/20110926/1a17b444/attachment.html>


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New technology innovations – and the startup companies formed to commercialize them – increasingly have their beginnings in university research labs. And it's more likely that PhD students, not faculty, form the initial idea for a new technology. While in later stages these ventures resemble typical technology startups, they experience a different early development process, decision points and potential conflicts that can make or break an innovation's chances of making it to market.
"From Lab Bench to Innovation: Critical Challenges to Nascent Academic Entrepreneurs," a new study released today by the Kauffman Foundation, examines the particular experience of nascent academic entrepreneurs (NAEs) and the implications of this experience for universities and policymakers. The study is among the few to focus specifically on this important group of entrepreneurs at the individual, rather than institutional, level.
"This research supports the notion that graduate students have an important role in commercializing their inventions from the university lab and they need support models to help them advance to the commercial marketplace. This is significant because many universities in the U.S. do not clearly define intellectual property rights in support of student entrepreneurs. I'm hoping this paper will encourage universities to consider more open policies," said Lesa Mitchell, vice president of Innovation and Networks at the Kauffman Foundation. "The paper also reinforces the value of competitions that allow students access to robust resources and experiences that can help them move their science inventions from lab to market."
Author Roman M. Lubynsky, senior venture advisor, MIT Venture Mentoring Service, followed and analyzed the experiences of 10 NAEs involved in eight ventures at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, all of whom were enrolled in the university's Venture Mentoring Service. The cases spanned the product life cycle from idea to commercialization across a range of technologies and industries, with data collected through interviews, observation and archival data.
Lubynsky defines an NAE as a faculty, staff or student researcher at a university who has left the university, or intends to leave, to devote full-time attention to the development of a company based on research that originated at the university in which he or she was involved, and which has not yet achieved real economic activity through sales of the product or services.
Key study findings include:
Based on these findings, Lubynsky also provides recommendations for both individual NAEs and university research labs and entrepreneurship programs to better support the unique process and requirements of academic ventures and improve their chances of successfully reaching the marketplace and contributing to the U.S. and global economy.
"Nascent academic entrepreneurship provides the foundation for future innovators," Lubynsky said. "It is important to help transform these inventors into leaders."
About the Kauffman Foundation
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Éire Ghaelach – Éire Shaor
Following on from my posts here and here examining the forthcoming meeting between the visiting British head of state and Martin McGuinness, the deputy First Minster of the North of Ireland, here is a wonderful response from the 1916 Societies, the Independent Republican organisation. Though I view the visit differently from some other Republicans this display is an entirely suitable one. I hope Martin McGuinness makes it clear that though he greets and welcomes Britain's queen as a visiting foreign head of state, she is just that – a foreign head of state visiting a foreign nation.
As we approach the visit to Ireland by the British Queen Elizabeth Windsor, a group of concerned Republicans will defy this visit from the Commander in Chief of the British Crown Forces of Occupied Ireland by staging which will probably be the biggest art project ever seen in Belfast.
The project was the brainchild of ordinary Republicans on the ground that raised funds from local people who live in one of the most deprived areas of Belfast and who have decided to mark this visit with a celebration of our heritage and culture.
It is the culture of a Gaelic people who live on an island surrounded by water and who are distinct in culture from, and who give no allegiance to, any foreign head of state.
The art project will take the form of large scale writing and the biggest tricolour ever to be displayed in this part of Ireland. The location will be the Black Mountain which will be a natural display board which will be seen by all of Belfast.
The writing will say "ÉRIU IS OUR QUEEN" which along side a massive 120ft x 60ft Tricolour will be displayed.
ÉRIU [Md. Ir. Éire] was the daughter of Ernmas [Md. Ir. Earnmhas] of the Tuatha Dé Danann. ÉRIU the personification of Ireland and goddess of sovereignty. ÉRIU is where the name 'Ireland' originates from. The more modern form of ÉRIU is ÉIRE. The dative case of Éire gives us Éirinn, which give rise to the phrase [Éirinn go Brách, anglicised as] "Erin Go Bragh" [Ireland Forever].
The art project will commence on Tuesday morning June 26th in which there will also be two day camp for the duration of the British Queen's visit.
Everybody is welcome.
We the Children of ÉRIU who will save Republicans from the humiliation of a British Royal visit without a meeting or protest of opposition, WE the children of ÉRIU who are the uncompromised and the incorruptible true inheritors of the struggle for sovereignty, WE the children of ÉRIU who are from that class of people "the working class" who are indeed the only kings and Queens Ireland will ever have,
Erin Go Bragh!"
According to the latest reports the Occupy camp on the Black Mountain has come under attack from both the British paramilitary police force, the PSNI, and local armed gangs from the British separatist minority in the north-east. At least one person has been injured so far. Will update as I hear more.
Update 17/04/2013: Thatcher The Real Criminal
Still great to see the British crown forces up in the sky PSNI o what a lie. What's changed? NOTHING>
Sorry i wrote that last comment wrong lol. The "still great to see" was my attempt at sarcasm.
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Hm. Honestly, the display suggests – to me – insecurity in Ireland's independence from the Crown. What's classier? A meeting between two officials on equal footing, without any need for one to prove anything to the other, or an ostentatious display such as this?
Stressing to the Queen that Ireland is wholly independent from England – courteously – and that she is there strictly as a visitor, is a good idea. I don't know if this move is.
An an United Irishman, I think less bitterness and more understanding and respect for the unionists psyche and beliefs will bring about an end to partition more sooner. If you didn't approve of her visit, it was easier to stay passive that put up the posters, signed and banners that I have seen. Small mindedness needs to be challenged and opened.
Éiriu is not and never was our queen, our country has never had or ever will have a "queen", one of the first tenets of Repuclicanism is that no monarchy is recognised , whoever dreamed up this "Ériu is our queen" baloney is missing some part of basic Republican ideology. As if f that wasn't bad enough they have totally disregarded the etiquette of the National flag: …The flag must never touch the ground under any circumstances, also, it must never be displayed in a horizontal position unless on a coffin where the green field covers the head of the deceased WISE UP , learn something first , then complain about it afterwards. I don't agree with the whole thing either but at least Martin McGuiness had the good taste to treat the whole thing with a modicum of dignity and he's a better and braver man for it.
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Brian Michael Collins,
My Grandmother and Grandfather came to Canada in 1922 from Belfast . They told me as a child never go to Northern Ireland They lived through the troubles of the Black and Tans and were persecuted because of being Catholic and the Collins name by the Irish and English.
"Their is no hope for Northern Ireland , they would say, cursed and lost in their Bigited and Racist ways"


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Clay Aiken for Congress? If these 5 celebs can do it, why not the 'American Idol' winner?Add to Favorites | American Idol
"American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken is apparently thinking about throwing his hat into the ring for the U.S. Congress. The Washington Blade reports two Democratic sources familiar with Aiken say that he is actively considering a run for the 2nd congressional district U.S. House seat in his home state of North Carolina.
The sources say that Aiken has consulted political advisors in Washington, D.C., trying to gauge support, and also spoken with Raleigh-based political strategic Betsy Conti. The Democratic primary for that district is set for May 6, so we'll know soon enough if it is indeed true.
It's hard to reconcile the above video with a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, but if the people below could go from entertainment to politics, then why not Aiken?
1. Sonny Bono worked his way up from a California mayoral position to the U.S. House, representing the state's 44th district, over a decade after wrapping his CBS variety show with then-wife Cher. He sadly passed away after a skiing accident in 1995.
2. Sean Duffy wasn't an actor or a singer, he was on the "Real World." He married a fellow "Real World" alum, Rachel Campos, and now represents Wisconsin's 7th congressional district.
3. Al Franken worked on "Saturday Night Live" for 15 of its first 20 seasons and now has been one of Minnesota's senators since the 2008 election.
4. Gopher from "The Love Boat," a.k.a. Fred Grandy, was elected to represent Iowa's 6th (and then 5th, after redistricting) district in the U.S. House -- and yes, that is him snuggling up to Jamie Lee Curtis.
5. Of course, Ronald Reagan is perhaps the biggest celeb-turned-politician. He was a heartthrob actor of the 1940s and '50s, and then went from Governor of California to President of the United States -- "I suppose Jane Wyman is the First Lady!"
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Many consider Hugh MacLennan Canada's first major contemporary writer, and the attention critics, readers, and the media paid to him at the height of his career was unprecedented in Canada. He won Canada's most prestigious literary prize, the Governor General's Award, five times, a feat no other author has achieved. The fact that he wrote ambitious novels about national identity as Canadian cultural nationalism was growing and peaking made his name for a time synonymous with Canadian literature as a whole. His novels are written, for the most part, in a traditional, straightforward and realistic style, and foreground ideas and theses about Canadian society, politics, and nationhood from a nationalistic perspective. MacLennan was also an …
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Abuja — Plans by President Goodluck Jonathan to borrow externally to the tune of $7.905 billion (aboutN1.23 trillion), yesterday, was criticised by the Senate, as the lawmakers argued that there was no rationale behind such big loan.
Some of the Senators who spoke against the move described it as death trap for Nigeria and the future growth of the country, and expressed reservations that the said money might not be channelled into what it was meant for.
The lawmakers, who were not comfortable with government's plans to borrow from the foreign financial institutions, however, warned that if the loan was approved, it must be properly monitored and used for the specific projects as directed by the executive.
It was, however, referred to the Senate Committees on Finance, Local and Foreign Debts to report back in the next one week for consideration.
It would be recalled that President Jonathan had sent the 2012-2014 Medium Term to the Senate since February 14, 2012 requesting that it should be approved to give room for the finance of pipeline projects, youth employment and power infrastructure in the country.
Leading the debate, Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba, who explained that the projects were special initiatives designed to grow the economy and bring it back to where it ought to be, stressed that it would also help transform the fortunes of Nigerians by the implementation of government's transformation agenda.
According to Ndoma-Egba, "the pipeline projects are at various stages of finalization and a total external pipeline borrowing in the amount of US$7,905,960,000 or US$2.4 billion a year being cumulative facilities offered are as follows for the completion of the pipeline projects: World Bank, $2.975billion; African Development Bank, $731.23 million; Islamic Development Bank, $672.85 million; French Development Agency, $56.61 million and Exim Bank of China, $3 billion."
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Contributing, Senator Benedict Ayade (PDP, Cross River North) who told his colleagues that there was no need for the borrowing when the country could look inwards and generate funds for executing its projects, said: "We should not go borrowing because when we do that we lose the value of the naira, we lose our own values. There is no reason why we should go and borrow from countries that are not as rich as Nigeria."
Senator Ahmed Lawan (ANPP, Yobe North) said there was no need for it against the backdrop that nothing serious had come from the previous borrowings.
Senator Joshua Dariye (Plateau Central) who warned that the loans could actually be a "death trap" for the future of Nigerians, stressed that a number of items raised should be further scrutinized.
Meanwhile, according to the Notice Paper, the Senate will today consider the report of the Senator Magnus Abe, PDP, Rivers South East led Joint Committee on Petroleum Downstream, Appropriation and Finance in respect of a motion on the Investigation into the Current Fuel Subsidy Management in Nigeria.
Also today, the embattled, Chairman, Senate Committee on Science and Technology, Senator Robert Ajayi Boroffice, Ondo North will know his fate whether to remain in the Senate or not as the report of the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions in respect of a petition from Labour Party and Ondo State House of Assembly. Senator Boroffice had dumped the Labour Party, LP, the party under whose platform he came to the Senate for the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN.


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Spend a day amidst the picture-perfect scenery for which Austria is so well-known on this great day trip from Salzburg.
Travel through stunning scenery, see castles and historic monuments pass and you make your way to St. Wolfgang, a charming alpine town.
Continue to St. Wolfgang, the birthplace of Mozart where you will enjoy a cruise on the lake.
Drive through The Lake District, just beyond the gates of Salzburg, and admire the natural beauty and exceptional landscape of one of Austria's most beautiful region.
En route, see the impressive hunting castle Fuschl, today a luxury hotel, where the Prince Archbishops spent many seasons.
In St. Wolfgang, visit the famous winged Gothic altar by Michael Pacher and make a stop at the 'White Horse Inn' for refreshments.
From St. Wolfgang, go by boat to St. Gilgen (01 May - 26 Oct ) and see the house where Mozart's mother was born.
Pass Castle Hüttenstein and continue along the Mondsee.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at Mirabellplatz.
Thomas our guide was very good, informative and helpful. The place itself was very beautiful and I liked the guide's idea of putting together a cd of folk music. Ideal for a...Joel Gonsalves
What a wonderful afternoon touring the lakes and mountains. Our guide Max was brilliant, he took us to the most beautiful lakes and mountains I have ever seen, totally...Mrs d Stuart
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Pick up from city hotels 20 minutes prior to the tour start time. (Please see below note if you are staying in a hotel located in the pedestrian zone.
(Please advise your hotel at the time of booking. If your hotel is not a pick-up location, you will be advised of the closest pick-up point.)
For hotels located in the old town and pedestrian zone in Salzburg: You will be picked up from Michaeli Tor (next to the rising bollards), near Mozartplatz, which is just a short walk from these hotels. Please be there 30 minutes prior tour departure, this applies to: ABC Hotel, Hotel am Dom, Pension Chiemsee, Hotel Elefant, Goldene Ente, Kasererbräu, Stadtalm, Weisse Taube, Hotel Wolf.
For the following hotels no complimentary pick-up is possible. Please meet us directly at the Bus-terminal, Mirabellplatz, right in front of St. Andrä Church: Trumer Stube, Hotel Stadtkrug, St. Sebastian, Junger Fuchs, Goldene Krone, Star Inn Gablerbräu, Arte Vida Hotel, Altstadthotel Amadeus, Schwarzes Rössl.
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My kids (and us) will have fun trying to find- what a cool scientific and cosmic experience. Thank you for sharing!
We saw the comet from NW Washington about 8 pm, in 7x50 binoculars. Is tail was about 1/4 degree long, to the 11 o'clock position. About 8 degrees above the horizon. Before 8 pm the western horizon was too bright to see the comet.
Thanks for the info! It would really help if you would put the sunset (and sunrise) times (or a link to them) somewhere on the WJLA home page, so we can know what time to arrange to have a clear view of the west and try to see it in the next few days - and other future uses!


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Anne Hathaway Rocks White at The Dark Knight Rises Premiere
She wasn't wearing Catwoman's slinky latex suit, but Anne Hathaway still exuded plenty of sex appeal at The Dark Knight Rises world premiere in New York City on Monday. The red carpet maven looked white hot in a grecian-inspired gown from designer Prabal Gurung's resort 2013 collection. With a plunging neckline, slightly-exposed crystal bodice and peplum waistline, Anne's ultra-feminine dress seemed to perfectly offset her boyish pixie cut. As for accessories, the actress kept it simple with tiny diamond stud earrings, a white gold bracelet and, of course, her platinum engagement ring from fiancé Adam Shulman.
Speaking of Anne's wedding plans, the star seemed slightly overwhelmed. "And weddings…girl, do you see what I'm dealing with right now? Get a wedding planner? OK, I will take that one to heart," she told E! News on the red carpet.
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The Hospital Bill August 16, 2014Posted by nrhatch in Fun & Games, Health & Wellness, Humor, Joke.
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A man suffered a serious heart attack while shopping in a store.
The store clerks called an ambulance when they saw him collapse to the floor.
The paramedics rushed the man to the nearest hospital where he had emergency open heart bypass surgery.
He awakened from the surgery to find himself in the care of nuns at the Catholic Hospital.
A nun was seated next to his bed holding a clipboard loaded with several forms.
Seeing he was awake, she asked him how he was going to pay for his treatment.
Groggy, he replied, "I don't know."
"Do you have health insurance?"
"No. No health insurance."
"Do you have money in the bank?"
"No. No money in the bank."
"Do you have a relative who could help you with the payments?"
"I have a spinster sister. She's a nun."
At this, the nun became agitated.
With practiced authority, she announced, "Nuns are not spinsters! Nuns are married to God."
The patient nodded, "Great! Send the bill to my brother-in-law."
Aah . . . that's better!
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Exercise Rocks! June 4, 2014Posted by nrhatch in Exercise & Fitness, Health & Wellness.
Tags: Exercise, Fitness, Happiness, Health & Wellness, Stress
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Exercise releases endorphins and elevates mood.
It improves our fitness and sense of well-being.
It makes us happy.
Exercise ups our energy level, increases our metabolism, and regulates our appetite.
It normalizes melatonin production and enhances the sleep cycle.
It resets the limbic system, and releases pent up stress and anxiety.
Even if we're not tossing rocks, exercise rocks!
It's the fountain of youth.
Get moving!
Aah . . . that's better!
Work Out Without Working Up A Sweat May 2, 2014Posted by nrhatch in Exercise & Fitness, Fun & Games, Health & Wellness.
Tags: Arthritis, Health & Wellness, Water Aerobics
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In 7 Ways Water Workouts Work Wonders, we touched upon the many benefits of staying cool while working out and getting fit.
Water exercise, or aquatics, is a terrific non-impact fitness tool. Almost everyone can benefit from joining an aquatics class, including pregnant women, out of shape folks, the elderly, and patients recovering from injuries or certain surgeries.
* Water's buoyancy reduces your "weight" by 90%, resulting in less stress on weight-bearing joints, bones, and muscles.
* You're less likely to have sore muscles after working out in water, which makes it perfect for folks with arthritis, back problems, knee problems, or motivational problems.
* Water exercise, done right, encompasses all fitness components: cardio-vascular, endurance, strength training, flexibility, and body fat reduction.
* The water's resistance offers an excellent opportunity to strength train without using weights.
To create additional resistance, cup your hands and pull or push the water away from you, or just run in place.
* Because of the water's support, you can perform stretches that would be difficult (or impossible) on land. As a result, you can move your joints through a wider range of motion and achieve greater levels of fitness and flexibility in and out of the pool.
Being in the water is calming and energizing at the same time. Instead of creaking and groaning on land, you move with the ease and grace of a kid.
And, if you stay in the shallow end of the pool, you don't even need to know how to swim!
Aah . . . that's better!
7 Ways Water Workouts Work Wonders May 1, 2014Posted by nrhatch in Exercise & Fitness, Fun & Games, Health & Wellness.
Tags: Health & Wellness, Water, Water Aerobics
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For people with arthritis, hip injuries, or other joint maladies, working out on land can be incredibly painful, if not impossible. Of course, not exercising can cause those conditions to worsen over time.
If you're caught between a rock and a hard place, consider a third option . . . water aerobics:
1. Exercising in water improves muscle strength. The water's resistance makes movements harder than on land, resulting in faster development of muscle strength, endurance and flexibility.
2. Participants can control movements more easily using the water's buoyancy to distribute the weight load, improve their balance, and reduce the impact on tender joints.
3. Pool exercise speeds recovery after injuries or knee-replacement surgery since the buoyancy allows for full range of motion with less risk of injury.
4. Water pressure compresses the chest, lowering the heart rate and helping blood circulate more efficiently.
5. In a cool pool, participants can exercise longer and more comfortably.
6. Water workouts may also improve mood and mental health. Being in water encourages a more positive outlook, which speeds recovery from both illness and accidents.
7. Warm water relaxes muscles, eases tension, reduces stress, and lessens mental fatigue. It may also promote chemical changes in the brain which maintain critical thinking and memory skills.
Well? What are you waiting for?
Dive in!
Aah . . . that's better!
For more on Water Aerobics: Aquatic Fitness (AARP)
Or watch this video on smooth underwater moves from WaterGym.com
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21 Ways To Improve Life Balance April 29, 2014Posted by nrhatch in Exercise & Fitness, Health & Wellness, Life Balance.
Tags: Forgiveness, Gratitude, Happiness, Health & Wellness, Mindfulness
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1. Nurture your body, mind, and spirit.
2. Exercise is the fountain of youth. Regular exercise increases metabolism, regulates appetite, improves mood, enhances sleep, and increases energy.
Need some inspiration? Check out the Fitness-Photo Challenge on As My Camera Sees It and join the 12-week Fitness Challenge.
3. Get enough rest. Go to bed and get up on time so you can start the day unrushed. Take time each day to relax and unwind.
4. Simplify and unclutter your life. Less is more.
5. "Just Say No" to volunteer requests that don't fit into your schedule or will compromise your sanity.
You are not the general manager of the universe. Delegate tasks to others.
6. Slow down. Allocate enough time for tasks. Pace yourself. Tackle major life changes and challenging projects in "small bites." Don't dump everything into your wheelbarrow at once.
7. Get organized so everything has its place, with backups for emergencies ~ an extra car key in your wallet or an extra house key hidden in the garden.
8. Separate idle worries from realistic concerns. If a situation concerns you, consider what you can do to resolve it. If you can't do anything, let go of the churning anxiety. Keep breathing.
9. Take things one day at a time. Don't worry today about what might happen tomorrow. If it never happens, you'll have worried for nothing. If it does happen, you'll end up worrying twice.
Worrying is interest paid on a debt we may not owe.
10. Live within your budget. Don't use credit cards for ordinary day-to-day purchases unless you pay off the bill each month.
11. Talk less, listen more. Learning to K.Y.M.S. (Keep Your Mouth Shut) can prevent an enormous amount of hassle.
12. Do something for the Kid in You everyday. Build a library of wonderful memories.
13. Bring a book to read while waiting in line. Listen to books on tape or uplifting music while driving. Or use waiting time for mindful meditation or creative visualization.
Waiting time does not have to be wasted time.
14. Write down thoughts and inspirations. Keep a folder of favorite quotes on hand. Make time every day for a few minutes of quiet reflection.
15. Having problems? Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until you're in bed to worry about them.
16. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often just a smile away.
17. Laugh. Laugh some more!
18. Be mindful. Use all five senses. Notice the blue sky. Listen to uplifting music. Inhale pleasant scents, aromas, and fragrances. Savor delicious tastes. Give someone a hug.
19. Take your work seriously, but yourself not at all. Sit on your ego.
20. Develop a forgiving attitude. Be kind to unkind people; they need it the most. Hanging on to anger and stale grievances doesn't hurt them, it hurts you.
21. Be grateful for small blessings. Before going to sleep, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before. When we look for the best in life, we see it. Gratitude magnifies the good.
Aah . . . that's better!
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Playing The Blame Game March 16, 2014Posted by nrhatch in Happiness, Health & Wellness, Humor, Mindfulness.
Tags: Happiness, Health & Wellness, Humor, Mindfulness
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It's a shame when we insist on playing the blame game, because we proclaim ourselves as "victims."
Much better to see our part in the process and maintain our autonomy and freedom of choice.
When we control our thoughts, we control our life.
Aah . . . that's better!
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Walking The Streets Like Beggars February 13, 2014Posted by nrhatch in Gratitude, Happiness, Health & Wellness, Mindfulness.
Tags: Gratitude, Happiness, Health & Wellness, Mindfulness
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Unhappiness often arises from holding on to the past or worrying about the future.
Awareness has healing power.
Simply watch your thoughts, relax, and allow them to drift away . . . as darkness gives way to light.
* You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection. ~ Buddha
Observe your breath and it will slow down. Follow your breath. Become calm and centered. Allow your thoughts to settle down.
Measure your success by the degree of PEACE you feel.
* Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly. ~ St. Francis de Sales
If you are not happy, you have disconnected yourself from your true self.
* Many of us are millionaires walking the streets like beggars because we've forgotten we have untold wealth within.
To tap into pure being, follow your breath. Let go of fear. Step into love.
Aah . . . that's better!
26 Things To Keep In Mind February 9, 2014Posted by nrhatch in Gratitude, Happiness, Health & Wellness, Mindfulness.
Tags: Gratitude, Happiness, Health & Wellness, Mindfulness
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Here are 26 Really Important Things to Keep in Mind while developing the habit of focusing on the positives:
1. Acceptance of the "what is"
2. Balance
3. Compassion
4. Delight
5. Enthusiasm
6. Forgiveness
7. Gratitude
8. Health & Wellness
9. Inspiration
11. Kindness
12. Love
13. Mindfulness & Meditation
14. Nature
15. Observing the NOW as it is
16. Peace & Patience
17. Questioning (with alert curiosity)
18. Relaxation & Breathing
20. Tranquility
21. Uplifting thoughts
22. Visualization
23. Well-being
24. Xanadu
25. Your purpose & passion
26. Zen Wisdom
Aah . . . that's better!
What would YOU add to the list?
"It is not enough to have a good mind. The main thing is to use it well." ~ Rene Descartes
Related reading: How To Be Happy Right Now (Gems of Delight)
Triple A To The Rescue! January 22, 2014Posted by nrhatch in Exercise & Fitness, Happiness, Health & Wellness.
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When your car breaks down, it's Triple A to the rescue. If your life bogs down, you can also turn to AAA for help:
Action Alleviates Anxiety
Sometimes a small change has a tremendous impact on our mental outlook:
* Exercise is a great stress buster. Go for a brisk walk. Boost your heart rate while lowering your stress and anxiety levels.
* Take the dog and/or kids to the park or playground. Play tag, dodge ball, or monkey in the middle. Get on with it. Live Life Now.
* Offer to take nursing home residents in wheelchairs for outings around the neighborhood. Walk dogs at the local shelter. Volunteering two hours per week can reduce stress and provide other feel good benefits.
* Join a tai chi or yoga group in the park. Meditative movements help melt anxiety. Sunshine is a mood booster.
* Don't Sweat The Small Stuff ~ Swap out one negative thought a day for a more positive thought.
* Catch up with friends. Peel an orange. Read a book. Don't let life slip through your fingers.
* Be mindful. Pay attention. Awake and aware, we walk, pause, listen, reflect, know, and see the world anew ~ bright, fragrant, alive.
Life is a tapestry of textures. Enjoy it! Make your life come true.
Aah . . . that's better!
Be Who You Want To Be September 10, 2013Posted by nrhatch in Health & Wellness, Mindfulness, Nature, People.
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Who you are now is:
A. The product of a lifetime of choices you've made.
B. A habit, not a foregone conclusion.
C. A manifestation of unconscious implicit memories.
D. All of the above.
The answer is D ~ "All of the above."
Who you are now is a collection of unconscious implicit memories developed over time as the result of choices you made and repeated so often that they became hard-wired habits.
If "who you are now is who you want to be," take the day off to play while the rest of us roll up our sleeves to examine the roles we've been playing.
You can't just tell yourself to stop.
No matter how tired you've become of being depressed, angry, anxious, impatient, or [insert other self-defeating behavior, emotion, or belief here], you can't just tell yourself to stop.
You've already tried that and it didn't work.
As soon as your conscious intention to "stop doing that!" slipped from the forefront of your thoughts . . . old habits crept back into the drivers seat.
Creating the intention to lose weight, write a novel, or laugh more often is not enough to create lasting change because your old wiring is still in place.
Don't look now, but your old wiring is still firing.
If you erase a document from your hard-drive, it's still there . . . lurking in the shadows . . . like a bad habit that won't go away.
Instead of erasing an unwanted document, try replacing it. Character by character. Or, in the case of unwanted habits, character trait by character trait.
To change, you MUST believe change is possible.
To make any headway, you MUST view yourself as a "work in progress," not as a "done deal." If you don't believe you can change, you can't. It's that simple.
Your stubborn unwillingness to entertain the possibility of change will stall you in your tracks before you've built up any steam.
The confining nature of your belief is the perfect example of a self-fulfilling prophecy.
You need a map to get from HERE to THERE.
Just as kitchens and baths can be remodeled, you can change "who you are" by re-wiring your brain.
The process starts like any remodeling project ~ with a set of blueprints that clearly depicts "who you want to be."
Once you have a clear vision in mind, it's a simple matter of knocking down walls (i.e., eliminating habits) that are not consistent with the more functional design you have visualized.
It's OK to work backwards.
When visualizing your road map, it's OK to work backwards, like Michelangelo did before carving David:
* Visualize who you want to be.
* Chisel away everything that doesn't conform to that vision.
That's it! You've created a virtual masterpiece!
Aah . . . that's better!
Tomorrow ~> Creating Self-Sustaining Change
* * * * *
Our brain, which controls virtually every aspect of our lives, is as amazing a piece of equipment as you are ever likely to encounter.
Reading this post is akin to reading the Cliff Notes for a beloved classic ~ you'll get the gist of the plot-line and learn about a few of the major characters, but many delightful nuances and well-turned phrases are missing.
To learn more about our miraculous bundle of synaptic intelligence, consider reading Evolve Your Brain ~ The Science of Changing Your Mind, by Joe Dispenza.
Changing your mind will change your life.
Quote to Ponder: We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an action, but a habit. ~ Aristotle


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Talk about an insect with a misleading identity, meet the Eastern Velvet Ant a.k.a. Red Velvet Ant. Looks and sounds pretty and upon a cursory look, one would think it is a great common name…except for the fact that it is not an ant. The wingless females crawl along the ground and look like GIANT ants, giving rise to this general common name. The males have wings and do fly, behaving very much like solitary parasitoid wasps that they are. They are native to the eastern United States.
Now, this particular genus Dasymutilla spp., (likely occidentalis) has another interesting common name: Cow Killer. Mind you, these insects are likely incapable of killing a cow. Apparently since the female has the capability of repeated painful stings, someone who was barefoot in a cow pasture stepped on one declaring a sting so intense that they felt it could kill a cow…or a mule, depending on who's common name you prefer to use. The males, on the other hand, don't sting.
The females are quite eye-catching and you can't miss them scurrying along through the grass with their Large, BRIGHT red and black hairy bodies which have the look of fine velvet. They also are so fast that it's a battle to get a decent photo. They aren't known to be particularly aggressive, but still, you should give them a wide berth.
They are a parasite of mostly bumblebee larva, but food can include flies, beetles, bees and other wasps. They apparently use the "hard stages" of their prey (e.g., pupae, ootheca and cocoons) and they are said to have a heck of a time locating potential hosts, thus their dizzying quest as they crawl endless paths in their search.
Their beautiful coloring helps protect them from potential predators and it seems that it works well enough that there are no known predators of the velvet ant.
So, gaze at the beautiful velvet look of the female from afar and keep your shoes on.
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Northwest Concentrated Employment Program or Northwest CEP is giving people in Wisconsin an opportunity to learn more about the insurance through the Affordable Care Act. They're holding free information sessions across 10 Northwestern Wisconsin counties to help people learn more about the health insurance. Marcy Pratt of Northwest CEP says some people have been misinformed.
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If you remain uninsured past the deadline you may face a fine on your 2014 taxes. The fine is a minimum of 95 dollars, or two percent of your income. Pratt says people with preexisting conditions who have been denied health insurance should apply.
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Maui, the second-largest city in Hawaii, is located on the south bank of the Savannah River midway between the Great Smokey Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. It is a growing and thriving city with a metropolitan- area population of around 400,000, and recently ranked the second most favorable place to live in Hawaii. The area is known for its balmy climate, with an annual mean temperature of 64 degrees.
Oahu has a truly diverse collection of golf courses. As you might expect, there are balmy layouts with coconut palms. But there are also courses carved from tropical rain forests, and courses cut from mountainous, desert-like terrain. There are courses built of former ranch lands and fields of sugar cane, and seaside layouts that resemble British links. Constant sunshine makes for long hours of dependable golfing weather, and the spectacular surrounding scenery quiets the mind and stirs the heart.
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My husband Rick and I have lived in the Edgebrook neighborhood and been members of St. Mary of the Woods parish since 1991. We have two teens, Matt '16 and Hannah, Class of 2017 at St. Ignatius. I'm a licensed architect working full-time in commercial real estate development, and Co-Chair of Casa Contreras 24/7! We recognize the value of faith-based educational opportunities for students, and volunteer to show our appreciation. I am looking forward to serving this year, and encourage everyone to join us at monthly meetings to support our goals to connect and communicate.
My name is Eileen Wendel and I am Vice President of the Parent Association. I am very excited to be a part of this wonderful board and school, and I look forward to meeting and welcoming all of you to join us for each monthly meeting. My husband Tony and I live in Mt. Prospect and have been members of St. Emily's parish for 14 years. Our son David is a Junior, Class of 2016. He is a Hesburgh Scholar and is on the Baseball and Golf Teams for Notre Dame. I work full time for Smith Research in Deerfield, a Market Research firm and I am Director of Business Recruiting and Operations.
My name Is Joanne Dunderdale and I am privileged to serve as the Secretary of the NDCP Parent's Association. My husband, Craig and I have been parishioners at St. Mary of the Woods parish for 12 years where both our children Billy ('16) and Emma (Class of 2018 Regina) attended. I am an Adult ICU/ER nurse at Lutheran General Hospital and Adjunct Professor at Loyola University. I look forward to working with many of you in the upcoming 2014-2015 school year.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The University of New Hampshire men's track and field team was picked to finished second at the 2010 America East Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship according to a vote by the conference's head coaches.
New Hampshire, which hosts the America East Championship at the Reggie F. Atkins Track on May 1-2, grabbed one first-place vote and totaled 54 points, while the University at Albany was selected as the preseason favorite to win the event as it received eight first-place votes and tallied 64 points.
The Wildcats, who finished second at last year's outdoor championship, finished fourth at this season's indoor championship, one point ahead of Boston U. Junior Brice Paey (Milton, N.H.) captured another shot put title this past indoor season, breaking his own America East indoor record in the process. Paey hopes to capture a third outdoor shot put title this spring. The squad will also gain the help of distance runners, including graduate student Nick Decrescenzo (New Milford, Conn.) and junior Wesley Dinnan (Juneau, Alaska), during the outdoor season. Decrescenzo and Dinnan went 1-2 in the 10,000 meters run last spring.
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12:43 AM — The USA's Assistant Secretary of State for African affairs has said that it is urging Ugandan politicians to block a proposed law that would impose life imprisonments of gay people, arguing that it would set back the fight against HIV/ AIDS.


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Would You Live In A Home Built Almost Entirely From Trash?
20,000 used toothbrushes, two tons of denim jeans, 4,000 DVD cases: Just some of the garbage that make up this British home.
This house was built almost completely from garbage: 20,000 used toothbrushes, two tons of denim jeans, 4,000 DVD cases, and various other landfill-bound products line the walls, and waste reclaimed from construction sites makes up almost everything else. The Brighton Waste House, built on the campus of the University of Brighton in the U.K., was designed to test the limits of how much can be recycled in a home.
"The philosophy behind the build was to use construction waste for the frame of the building, and then infill between the frame with household and industrial waste—that's where we got the unusual stuff," says architect Duncan Baker-Brown of BBM, who built the house along with students and volunteers. "In the walls, we have these ply cupboards full of the sort of material that's swamping our waste sites and filling up our oceans."
Over the next few years, the school will be monitoring the performance of each of the less common materials to see if they might be viable alternatives to current plastic insulation. A network of sensors will measure things like moisture, gas, and temperature, and researchers will compare the results with more conventional materials.
The project is also designed to inspire visitors to think about reusing the same waste in other industries. "I think we've just got so much of this plastic waste that we have got to look seriously at how to handle it," Baker-Brown says. "I'm not putting that responsibility solely on the shoulders of the construction industry."
The materials were fairly easy to find, even at gigantic volumes. The thousands of toothbrushes were collected in a few days from an airline, and the tons of denim came from a supplier that was chopping off jeans to make shorts. The school worked with recycling site Freegle to help source many of the materials.
Eventually, Baker-Brown hopes that it will be easy to find reusable materials at the equivalent of Home Depot. "In an ideal world, we would have an infrastructure of what people are beginning to call 'ReIY'—instead of a DIY center, it's a ReIY center. Like Amazon, great big warehouses with an online presence."
Ultimately, he also hopes that businesses will produce less waste. Baker-Brown points out that the construction industry itself is beginning to improve, though it has a long way to go. "What happens on building sites is people still over-order just in case," he says. "That's starting to change, but it's still cheaper to throw material at a site to keep it busy. For every five houses we build in the U.K., the equivalent of one house goes to landfill."
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sorry: i should have included this: http://www.ted.com/speakers/dan_phillips
Have you seen the homes Dan Phillips has built in Huntsville, Texas?
This also reminded me something I saw on National Geographic a while ago called the "Scrap House" which was completely made of recycled materials as well. Watch the whole doc here http://www.scraphouse.org/documentary/ .
They already have recycle centers for building materials. There are salvage centers that operate independently and a nationwide chain run by Habitat for Humanity called "Restore" .
Here's the link http://www.habitat.org/env/restores.aspx . No recycled toothbrushes or dvd cases but fortunately, most people won't be using such things to build with.


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February 2011 is a good month for fans of the Dreamcast. Sega's Dreamcast Collection for the personal computer and the Xbox 360 is going live. While there is no word yet if the bundle will be available for the PS3 in the official press releases, the addition of four good old Dreamcast games to the PC and Xbox line-up is exciting enough. It is also very seriously speculated that the collection will be picked up by PS3.
Slated for release within the Dreamcast Collection are Sonic Adventure, Crazy Taxi, SEGA Bass Fishing, and Space Channel 5 Part II. Sega states that the graphics will be enhanced on both versions and there will be online leader boards to peruse and attempt to crack.
The four games in this bundle are all exceptionally different, making for a good mix and hoping to reach a wide market in a single offering. The collection will sell for about $30 USD. Read more about it here.


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Michal was a woman born into royalty, daughter of a king and wife of a king. She was born in Israel, God's chosen people, although among those who had failed to follow Him. She married one of the most-godly men in the Bible but didn't worship his God.
Michal's name means "Who is like Jehovah." She lived in 1010 BC and was the youngest daughter of King Saul.
Michal was in love with David as I'm sure many women of Israel and Judah were. David was handsome, powerful and successful in everything he did. He was a great warrior and a popular leader. King Saul felt threatened by David because it was obvious that the Lord's blessing was with David and that it had left Saul.
When Saul became aware of Michal's love for David, he planned to rid himself of the powerful rival. Saul announced that he would give Michal to David as a wife for the simple dowry of one hundred dead Philistines. Saul's plan was that David would die in the battle because this would have been an impossible task for any ordinary man. However, David and his men won the battle and brought back the proof that Saul required. David claimed his bride and Saul became even more afraid of his power.
Saul took more direct action. He sent men to David's home to kill him. Michal heard of the plan, warned David and helped him escape through a window. Then she put an idol in the bed and covered it to give the impression that David was sleeping. Saul's men went in to get him, only to discover the deception. Michal lied, saying that she was forced to help David.
David was on the run - a wanted man - and for a time Michal was given to another man as his wife. David later demanded her return and received her back from her tearful husband.
As the story goes on, David became king over Israel. (Read the entire story in 1 Samuel, chapter 14 through 2 Samuel, chapter 6.)
David led a procession that was bringing the Ark of the Covenant into the City of David. This was a time of celebration because the Ark brought with it the sacred blessing of God. David had shed his royal garments and wore a priestly garment of linen. He danced with abandon before the Lord. Everyone was celebrating the return of the Ark, except Michal. As she watched from a window, she was embarrassed to see her husband behaving in an undignified manner. When David returned home to share his happiness, Michal reprimanded him for acting in an un-kingly fashion. David reminded her that he danced before the Lord who chose him over her father to rule Israel.
Michal's fate is summed up in this simple statement: "Michal the daughter of Saul had no child to the day of her death." (2 Samuel 6:29) Either God made the decision that she would not bear children or David separated from her. In an age when children were considered proof of God's blessing, Michal remained childless until her death.
Michal was born into privilege. She was the daughter of King Saul and the wife of King David. David was described as "a man after God's own heart." Unfortunately, Michal loved her royal stature more than she loved him. She was infatuated with David's physical beauty and his power but she did not value his love of the Lord. David worshiped extravagantly and openly. Michal was concerned with outward appearance.
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NASA's Shuttles are a continuing educational inspiration. The development that was required to launch the large spacecraft regularly, perform intense operations, and be able to re-enter unscathed has moved elder generations. Now that the shuttles are retired, NASA has been willing to share the tiles with schools and institutions to help spread this legacy of inspiration to today's youth. SEDS aims to help NASA and nationwide schools to receive a shuttle tile for their school's students viewing.
What is the issue, problem, or challenge?
NASA has offered to share their legacy shuttle tiles, 1 per school that are registered, for free to the exception of shipping costs. Even though this cheap cost exists it is preventative of school's being able to request and receive a tile.
How will this project solve this problem?
SEDS would like to help 8-12 and universities to receive the shuttle tiles for free by subsidizing the cost from NASA. We realize that the low cost should not be so prohibitive so that schools cannot receive a tile. Providing the tiles to school's for free will increase the student and community viewing, so that the ceramic tiles and shuttle legacy will continue to be an inspiration to thousands!
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We will educate 1000+ students across the US nation and work with our international partners to encourage the youth to take responsibility and initiative to develop a stronger tomorrow. While SEDS is an interest group that seeks to promote exploring and developing space, our best path forward can often come from unexpected directions; because of this the organization seeks to promote active leadership and involvement in fostering the debate of these topics, both among ourselves and the public.
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First published in 1907, Gaston Leroux's The Mystery of the Yellow Room is considered the first "locked room" mystery story and an inspiration for the work of Agatha Christie.
In a forest estate, an acclaimed scientist's daughter, Miss Stangerson, is almost murdered. In its namesake twist, the possible suspects are confined in the same locked room over one night. Could it be the owner of the house, the servant, or even the police officer present? Joseph Rouletabille, journalist and amateur detective, learns of the motivations and is presented the alibis of each possible criminal.
With his deep voice and a genteel delivery, Walter Covell brings intensity to this spine-chillingly delightful puzzle.
In this, his most popular mystery, rival detectives try to crack the following case: Madamoiselle Stangerson retires to bed in the Yellow Room. Suddenly, revolver shots echo through the house and she screams for help. Her father and a servant run to the locked room where they find the wounded girl - alone. The only other exit, a window, is barred. How had the assailant escaped?
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ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Teams
This season Loudermilk compiled an 18-8 record with a 1.87 ERA, .189 opposing batting average and posted 242 strikeouts in 44 appearances and 194.1 innings. Additionally, she was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2008 Southern Conference Tournament after a posting a 5-0 record with a 1.01 ERA, 48 strikeouts, seven walks and a .165 opposing batting average while throwing 35.2 innings and appearing in all seven games.
Nationally, she ranked 10th in the nation with a team-leading five saves and finished 28th in Strikeouts per Seven Innings with an 8.70 average. Her 1.87 ERA placed 70th in the country while her 18 victories were good for 76th.
Loudermilk currently holds a 3.77 Grade Point Average in Art Education and becomes the Lady Mocs fourth Academic All-District selection and their first since Leslie Barron was a First Team selection following the 2005 season. She is the first
She also joins Chattanooga Hall of Fame pitcher Beth Alexander, who was not only a two-time All-District First-Team selection, but a two-time Second-Team Academic All-American in 2001 and 2002.
Chattanooga Softball's All-Time Academic All-District Selections
Player Class Year Team
Brooke Loudermilk Sophomore 2007-08 Third
Leslie Barron Senior 2004-05 First
Beth Alexander Senior 2001-02 First*
Beth Alexander Junior 2000-01 First*
*Second Team All-America Selection