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Make Whistler the smartest, most connected resort destination in the world. The work you do over the two-day hackathon could end up implemented by the City of Whistler to make this resort a global showcase for IoT innovation and cities of the future.
The city of Whistler is your sandbox for innovation. Over 2 days, designers, developers, project managers and engineers will collaborate with restaurateurs, civic administrators, hoteliers, retailers, and resort operations.
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Tonight is the night when old skool disc jockeys bring the house down at Belgravia Sports Club in what has been dubbed "Old Skool Reunion Party". The party, which will be aired live on Power FM, will see some of its DJs including L Roy, Smiley aka Usadaro, Bridget "Bubblez" Gavanga, Tafadzwa "DJ Squilla" Sikwila, Rumbi "Lady of Distinction" Moyo, playing alongside Huggies Entertainment, the leading old skool music DJs.
Hazvinei "DJ Chilly" Sakarombe and Davies Mugadza, the 2012 Best Hip-Hop DJ, will be the host for the night.
Also on the bill are Tendai "The Sweet Thang" Chakanyuka, Kelvin "Soul Supreme" Sifelani, Webster "Webber" Brandy, Candy, the legendary Kudzi "Mr Kool" Marudza, Witness "Chuman" Matema and Ronald "D-Train" Chiwanza.
Mr Kool, who had the pleasure of working with the magical Josh Makawa back in the old days, has plenty up his sleeves and each gig sounds different.
His voice and selection of music is simply uninhibited.
He knows when to play what and how to interact with the crowd.
So good on the decks is Mr Kool that he effortlessly delivers the music to the masses on any dance floor.
Ably supported by the vibrant Chuman, Mr Kool is an all-rounder when it comes to music of the old.
Those who still remember the good old days cannot help but reminisce on the soothing sound of the old.
Chuman, who enjoys steady slamming on the decks, has risen through the ranks and he is one of the DJs who gets into the groove with music lovers.
He is endowed with lots of exciting music such that his playlist has something for everyone.
D-Train is simply a crowd puller.
His style cuts across genres and musically he is not limited especially when playing for different people with different music tastes.
More often than not D-Train knows how to get party people into the merry mood and this New Year's Eve he promised to unleash some of his skills on the decks.
"The Sweet Thang" has worked with some of the finest radio presenters of old.
Her morning programme was popular among her peers.
Obviously, the women will not be starved of their favourite hits since she will be holding it down for the ladies. Her playlist will be composed of the seductive tunes and some uptempo tracks.
Perhaps "The Soul Supreme" or simply "Kedza" will spice up the entertainment line up with some rare R&B classics.
According to Tinashe "Chef Gulaz" Chiname, one of the sponsors of the gig, fans are in for a lifetime treat as they celebrate together with Huggies Entertainment.
"We are celebrating our successes as a station and the gig will be aired live on radio. There is going to be lots of fun and entertainment because of the stellar line- up of DJs, " he said.
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New Zealand is jam-packed with things to do. The hardest part of planning your holiday will be deciding which to do first!
Exploring New Zealand's magnificent landscape and coastline tops the list for many. If adventure is your game, there's a long list of thrilling activities to get your blood racing. Or if it's a relaxing holiday you're after, hot pools, vineyards and cultural attractions will keep you entertained.
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Here are a few peeks of all of the dolls that will be in my shop Saturday. I will post more images on my Flickr site sometime Friday evening, so check there for full shots of the dolls. Please note that these will be the last of the animal masks with dolls (I may still use them on my mini sculptures). As I mentioned before these will also be the last of the dolls for this year. The next update will be a mini one with ornaments, sometime in early December :) Then it's a good 3 weeks off for me before I dive back into dollmaking! See you tomorrow:)
These two Catrina dolls with masks ,that I made for the Dia De Bloglandia, will also be available~
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The "Before" Trilogy
- The "Before" Trilogy
"The great romantic epic of a generation."—A.O. Scott, The New York Times
Richard Linklater's BEFORE SUNRISE and its sequels BEFORE SUNSET and BEFORE MIDNIGHT collectively form a rich fourth-dimensional experience of romance shaped by place, memory, and time. We bring the three together on the big screen for an enchanted evening (or afternoon) of love, loss, chance, chat, regret, and rebirth. All three films may be seen in one day on either August 31 or September 1, or you can mix and match them on different days at a special discount rate. (MR)
Buy a ticket to BEFORE SUNRISE, BEFORE SUNSET, or BEFORE MIDNIGHT, and get a ticket for any shows of the other two films at this discount rate (tickets must be purchased at the same time): General Admission $7; Students $6; Members $4. (This discount rate applies to the second and third films only. Discount rate available only at the Film Center box office.)
- 2013, Richard Linklater, USA, 109 min.
- With Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy
"One of the great movie romances of the modern era achieves its richest and fullest expression...Exquisite, melancholy, hilarious and cathartic."
—Justin Chang, Variety
"Very close to perfect...funnier and more poignant than before."
—A.O. Scott, The New York Times
The first two films in the BEFORE trilogy set the bar very high, but Linklater and his two remarkable actors managed to come up with a threequel that critics found even more impressive--perhaps the most acclaimed film of the year so far. MIDNIGHT is sharper and darker than its predecessors, though just as witty and touching, and it tackles a more challenging subject, because maintaining love is a thornier task than finding love. The story finds Celine and Jesse in the middle of their lives, winding up a vacation on a Greek peninsula where the strength of their love will be put to the test as never before. DCP. (MR)
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- 1995, Richard Linklater, USA, 101 min.
- With Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy
"Watching this movie is like falling in love."
—Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune.
"This film belongs among the dozen or so that exemplify 'cinema' at its finest."
—Robin Wood, Cineaction.
In the trilogy's first film, Linklater blazed a new path for modern screen romance (LOST IN TRANSLATION is hugely indebted to it) while drawing gracefully on the grand tradition of BRIEF ENCOUNTER and AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER. Meeting by chance on a train from Budapest, American backpacker Jesse (Hawke) and Parisian student Celine (Delpy) decide to spend the night wandering through Vienna before his plane departs the next morning. As they walk, talk, flirt, fantasize, and mingle with the poets, punks, cafes, and Ferris wheels of Vienna, their brief time together becomes haunted by a sense of what might have been and what still might be. 35mm. (MR)
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- 2004, Richard Linklater, USA, 80 min.
- With Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy
"Sweet, smart, and deeply romantic...BEFORE SUNSET is all one could wish for in a sequel--it enriches, glosses, and completes the original."
—J. Hoberman, Village Voice
"★★★★ Few movie sequels equal or top their predecessors, but BEFORE SUNSET is one of them."
—Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Nine years after the fateful night of BEFORE SUNRISE, Jesse (Hawke) and Celine (Delpy) cross paths again in a Paris bookshop and embark on a soul-searching Seine-side ramble bathed in golden late-afternoon light. Employing long, unbroken takes and real-time duration, Linklater and his actors (who collaborated on the screenplay) invest their characters with extraordinary spontaneity, depth, and resonance. 35mm. (MR)
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Robbie Deans backs Australia squad to seal series win over the Lions
Friday 5th July 03:18
Australia head coach Robbie Deans claims his side are "confident" of claiming a series-deciding victory over the British and Irish Lions at the ANZ Stadium on Saturday.
George Smith looking forward to ending international career in front of home fans
Thursday 4th July 15:28
George Smith insists his appearance for Australia against the British and Irish Lions in Sydney will be a one-off cameo despite coach Robbie Deans hoping to convince him to stay for the forthcoming Rugby Championship.
Veteran flanker George Smith confirmed in Australia XV
Thursday 4th July 05:06
Australia head coach Robbie Deans has confirmed veteran flanker George Smith will face the British and Irish Lions in Saturday's decider in Sydney.
George Smith set to replace Michael Hooper in Australia XV
Wednesday 3rd July 06:11
Australia are set to hand a sensational recall to George Smith for Saturday's decider against the British and Irish Lions in Sydney.
George Smith and Pat McCabe could still feature for Australia against the Lions
Tuesday 21st May 08:19
George Smith and Pat McCabe could both still feature for Australia against the British and Irish Lions this summer after scans revealed their injuries were not as bad as first feared.
Wallabies fret over injuries to Tatafu Polota-Nau and George Smith
Saturday 18th May 14:27
Australia coach Robbie Deans admits hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau is unlikely to play a part in the British & Irish Lion series, but is hopeful George Smith will still be available after the pair were injured on Saturday.
George Smith closing in on Australia recall for British and Irish Lions series
Wednesday 1st May 05:43
Australia coach Robbie Deans admits he is hoping to have flanker George Smith available for the series against the British and Irish Lions.
Flanker George Smith extends loan deal at the Brumbies
Thursday 18th April 06:08
The Brumbies have agreed to a deal to retain the services of in-form flanker George Smith until the end of the Super Rugby season.
Sharks v Brumbies: Super Rugby match preview
Friday 15th March 11:38
Unbeaten records will be at stake on Saturday as Super Rugby leaders Brumbies take on the Sharks in Durban.
Robbie Deans refuses to rule out recalling George Smith
Monday 11th March 13:58
Veteran flanker George Smith could be the biggest winner from David Pocock's injury setback.
Former Australia flanker George Smith has signed a short-term deal with the Brumbies
Monday 25th February 05:30
The Brumbies have bolstered their pack with the signing of former Australia flanker George Smith on a short-term deal.
Smith scoops top honour again
Saturday 3rd July 11:59
George Smith has ended his Brumbies stint by landing his ninth Brett Robinson Players' Player Award.
Toulon move for Smith
Thursday 3rd June 12:50
Australia international flanker George Smith will be making the move to France next season to play for Top 14 side Toulon.
No home comfort for Mortlock
Friday 7th May 09:49
Stirling Mortlock has been denied the chance of a last goodbye to Canberra after he was sidelined with a back injury.
Smith ends Aussie chapter
Friday 5th February 10:15
George Smith has confirmed he is retiring from international rugby, with the 29-year-old also set to leave the Brumbies.
Smith staying in Australia
Friday 8th May 09:11
George Smith has committed himself to Australian rugby beyond the 2011 World Cup.
Brotherly love for Brumbies
Wednesday 20th February 09:58
Tyrone Smith and Anthony Faingaa will join their brothers in the Brumbies sqaud for the Super 14 fixture against the Highlanders.
Smith to skipper Brumbies
Friday 11th January 11:49
George Smith will lead the ACT Brumbies during the first part of the Super 14 season due to regular skipper Stirling Mortlock's injury problems.
Van der Linde cleared to play
Monday 9th July 16:07
CJ van der Linde will face no further action despite allegations of gouging.
Rupert Cox's Off Load: Clermont, England Sevens and Jean Deysel come under scrutiny
Rupert Cox shares his highlights from the week's rugby action in his round-up blog.
Hits and tries
The biggest and toughest hits and tackles plus the best tries from the world of rugby union.
Rupert Cox's Off Load: Hurricanes, Toulouse and Nick Williams all come under scrutiny
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On legospace.com, there's a great video of an astronaut in the International Space Station demonstrating the effects of microgravity on a LEGO® MINDSTORMS NXT model:
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Note: there is no actual gyro sensor (like the Hi-technic/ mindsensors /dexter Industries version) on the robot that went into space, it is the mechanics of a fast spinning object (rotor) that results in a gyro behavior. See also:
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When I started rallying in 2007 I found it hard to find rallies on the internet. Eventually you come across enthusiasts sites with the dates, but nothing in one place. Hopefully over time, this site will become a useful resource for finding events across the UK (or anywhere really).
As it's a non profit site I have not brought any fancy event manager software, so there's no search facility, and I have disabled the emailing to prevent spamming. Perhaps over time if the site becomes successful I will upgrade to something better, but for the time being it does the job. A simple events listing site.
You can add events directly without registering. Any errors found, deletes or new categories requests can be emailed here. If you make a mistake, add the event again and I will delete the earlier entry (if I spot it!!).
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This module expands the core linguistic knowledge gained in the first year module Sounds, Structures and Words, exploring more complex topics such pronunciation in continuous speech, the theoretical status of the phoneme, word formation, verb morphology and the grammatical functions of the verb group such as modality, tense, aspect and voice.
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Classic Design Concepts has taken the unfinished, unattractive, inner decklid of the '05-'07 Mustang to a completed state with the new Detail Corral. Not only does it add visual appeal to the trunk, it also provides storage capabilities for first aid and cleaning supplies, CDC's mini duster, and other lightweight items. Installation is a breeze with basic handtools, and no drilling is required. OE materials provide a factory appearance and fit.
Magnetic Panel
The heritage-style blackout panel from Latemodel Restoration Supply covers the rear decklid between the taillights to give your '05-'07 Mustang a great classic look. Available for $39.95, magnetic backing allows for a quick-and-easy installation; the hole for the rear emblem is precut.
Variable Shifter
In addition to possessing the same patented features as MGW's earlier short-throw shifters-such as adjustable handle and sound dampening centershaft design-the company's new shifter for '05-'07 Mustangs has a variable shift throw so drivers can fine-tune to their personal preference. The patent-pending feature allows the driver to adjust the throw from just shorter than stock to almost a 50-percent reduction. Utilizing state-of-the-art materials and design components, the shifter has been engineered to offer short throw and ease of shifting for all gears. Other features include sound- and thermal-deflection technology to maintain original OEM sound levels, and a strong lateral spring load to eliminate Third gear lockout. An installation video is included.
Brake Cooling
Quantum Motorsports has announced the addition of '05-'07 brake cooling kits to the current line of Mustang kits. As with the company's kits for '94-'04 Mustangs, they're offered in street and race versions. They're an easy bolt-on modification and feature 6061-T6 TIG-welded aluminum ducts designed to direct cooling air to the center of the rotor, a unique flexible hose with an external wire to stand up to the rigors of racing and street duty, and all the necessary mounting hardware. Quantum also offers front-bumper air inlets.


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We're making it easier for women of all ages to connect to the expert care they need. At the new pavilion, which is now open, you'll be able to have a baby, a mammogram, or even robotic surgery, all in one convenient location.
But convenience wasn't our main motivation. By having everything in one place, physicians from all different areas of expertise will be able to care for you as a team – combining their knowledge to ensure you have the best treatment and the best possible outcome.
There's nothing else like it in Louisiana.
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The video also demonstrates how you can trace messages at runtime, and see how the message is changed during routing, using the Fuse IDE tooling.
Claus Ibsen is a principal software engineer from Red Hat. Claus is working full time as Apache Camel committer. And is author of the Camel in Action book.
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Good video. Very soothing and calming female narrator lol.
btw... you mean "Composed Message Processor", right?
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Click on link to see more inspiring pictures by Tina Negus.
The parish church of St Wulfram is a noble building in every aspect, one of the largest medieval churches in the country, seating around 700 people. Simon Jenkins in his book England's Thousand Best Churches gave it a five-star rating, in part for the tower and spire. "Here is the finest steeple in England", he writes. Constructed in the early 1300s, at 282 ft. the spire is one of the highest in the country on a parish church, dominating the views of the town. The church is built of Lincolnshire limestone, probably from around the Ancaster area.
Click on link to view more pictures of St.Wulfram's by Ken Hawley.
The spacious interior has fine vistas across the broad nave and aisles. Inside and outside is a whole gallery of carved stone heads, most of them medieval, some no doubt portraits of local people of the time, some grotesques, some animals. There is even a hippopotamus head to look out for.
There are plenty for visitors to enjoy and discover. They can go up to the Chained Library and down to the Crypt Chapel. The windows, with wonderfully varied tracery, contain fine Victorian and modern glass.
The newly opened Visitor Centre in the North Porch provides full information and a touch screen to help you make the most of your visit. There is also a helpful audio tour available from the stewards.
Come and see all this for yourself. You will be most welcome at St Wulfram"s.
Who Was St Wulfram?
The church is dedicated to St Wulfram, a 7th century missionary born in about 650 AD near Fontainebleau, south of Paris.
- He was the son of a Frankish soldier but instead of following in his father's footsteps, he took Holy Orders.
- He was Archbishop of Sens in 693.
- In 700 he became a missionary to the pagan Frisians in what is now northern Germany.
- He died in 720 and was canonised after numerous miracles had been attributed to him.
- There is a large collegiate church dedicated to him at Abbeville in northern France .
- In pre-Reformation times the church contained a shrine of St. Wulfram. The reliquary was probably housed in the Crypt and at times in the upper chamber of the North Porch.
The Chapels
The church has four remaining chapels in distinctive styles:-
1. The Lady Chapel – c1350 with splendid window tracery. Visitors will find a votive candle stand and a place for personal prayer.
Click on link to view more pictures of St.Wulfram's by Ken Hawley.
2. Crypt Chapel – c1350 restored 1899 – is beneath the Lady Chapel and is where the Reserved Sacrament is kept.
3. Corpus Christi Chapel – 1450. With its clear glass in large Perpendicular windows, this is the lightest part of the church.
4. St Michael"s Chapel – furnished in 1960. It is in the north aisle and has a modern stained glass window depicting St Michael about to strike Satan.
The Font
Click on link to see more inspiring pictures by Tina Negus.
The medieval font c1496 is surmounted by a tall and elaborate fixed cover of 1899 designed by Sir Walter Tapper. Inside the cover are three carved figures depicting Edward the Confessor, St Hugh of Lincoln and St Wulfram. The font is used regularly to baptise around 50 children a year from the parish.
The Windows
Click on link to see more inspiring pictures by Tina Negus.
The windows afford excellent examples of geometrical tracery from the Early Gothic period, flowing tracery from the Decorated period, and five Perpendicular windows. Virtually no glass survives from medieval times but there are ten Victorian windows by Kempe and others, and four contrasting modern compositions including John Hayward"s 1970 Christ Walking on the Water.
Click on link to see more inspiring pictures by Tina Negus.
The Francis Trigge Chained Library
This is a great treasure of the church, established in 1598 when Reverend Francis Trigge, Rector of Welbourn, gave £100 for the purchase of books to set up the library. There are 356 separate items including a book printed in Venice in 1472, that is four years before Caxton introduced printing into England. Over 80 volumes are still attached by chain to the shelves, preventing their loan or theft.
The Trigge Library is open during the summer months on Mondays 10.00am to 12.00 noon, Thursdays and Fridays 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. The times may change due to local circumstances. Up to date information available from the Parish Office telephone number 01476 561342.
The Organ
One of the finest in Lincolnshire, it was restored in 1993/4 when a fourth manual was fitted. There had been an organ in the church since 1640 but the original was destroyed in the Civil War. The present organ case was designed by Sir Walter Tapper. The organ can be heard to advantage at fortnightly recitals given on Saturday mornings.
The New Porch
The glass porch, a welcome addition, dedicated by Robert, Bishop of Lincoln; on 15th October 2000, celebrated the new millennium. The Porch designed by Matthew Thomas, won The Presidents Award, a national prize for church architecture.
The Coffee Shop
To help you enjoy your visit to this magnificent church we have a coffee shop which serves Traidcraft tea and coffee. Do try our delicious home-made cakes.
The Coffee Shop is open Wednesday to Fridays 10.00am – 4.00pm and 10.00am to 1.00pm Satudays, April – September. From October to March it is open on Saturday 10.00am-1.00pm.
If you have a few hours to spare each month – extra helpers are always welcome to join us in the Coffee Shop to serve both visitors and regulars alike. Contact Elizabeth Finn on 01476 572506.
We welcome all visitors
The Church and Visitors Centre are open to welcome visitors throughout the year.
From April to September a team of stewards will be pleased to welcome you anytime between 10.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Saturdays. These times may have to change due to local circumstances; up to date information is available from the Parish Office. Tel. 01476 561342.
During the winter months the church is open:
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See also The year in the solar system and The year in spaceflight
2008 was a year of extremes. Astronomers observed the most powerful explosion ever recorded, found the largest and smallest black holes known, and found tantalising detections of what may be dark matter.
In March, telescopes spotted the most powerful cosmic blast ever seen - a gamma-ray burst thought to have occurred when a massive star died and sent out high-speed jets of matter from its poles. Some astronomers suspect the blast was so bright because one jet was pointing straight at Earth.
But the cause of another bright cosmic event first spotted in 2006 remains unknown. A detailed study of the way the object brightened intensely and then faded back into obscurity over a period of about seven months revealed that it is unlike anything astronomers have seen before. "We are hoping someone else might have seen something similar or might be able to shed some light on it," said lead author Kyle Barbary in September.
Astronomers found the tiniest black hole yet known, weighing just 3.8 times the mass of the Sun, and confirmed that the heaviest 'stellar-mass' black hole - one formed by the collapse of a single star - weighs about 33 times the mass of the Sun.
Cosmic heavyweights
Both are dwarfed by the most massive black hole yet seen, which weighs in at 18 billion Suns. Such 'supermassive' black holes, which may have formed from single black holes that gobbled up huge amounts of matter, are a puzzle, since they may not have had enough material to feed on early in their development to grow to such gargantuan sizes.
Researchers also calculated that massive black holes might roam the Milky Way hidden in star clusters. They would have originated in dwarf galaxies that were subsumed into our galaxy, surviving long after most of the stuff around them was dispersed or assimilated.
Exoplanet researchers also made record-breaking discoveries in 2008. Two teams of astronomers snapped what may be the first pictures of planets orbiting other stars. Other groups had taken pictures of possible planets, but the latest studies were the first to discern the planets' motion, confirming they were indeed orbiting their host stars.
Organic molecules
Watching slight wobbles in the motions of stars also turned up a surprise: a huge haul of super-Earths, rocky planets a few times more massive than our own. Most alien planets found so far have been gas giants, but some estimate these super-Earths could outnumber Jupiter-sized bodies in our galaxy by three to one.
Astronomers spotted the hottest planet ever discovered - a world about as massive as Jupiter that orbits its star in about a day and is heated to a scorching 2250 °C - as hot as some stars.
Organic molecules - in the form of methane - were detected on a planet outside our solar system for the first time. The giant planet lies too close to its parent star for the methane to signal life, but the detection offered hope that astronomers will one day be able to analyse the atmospheres of Earth-like worlds.
Seasonal variations?
Researchers also shed some light on the universe's 'dark' components. They spotted telltale effects of dark energy - the mysterious entity that is accelerating the expansion of the universe - on the big bang's afterglow, called the cosmic microwave background, and on the development of colossal clusters of galaxies over the past 5.5 billion years. What is causing dark energy still remains a mystery, however.
Dark matter also made headlines in 2008. In April, physicists with the Dark Matter (DAMA) collaboration announced the results of the four-year second phase of an experiment to detect particles of the mysterious stuff deep inside a mountain in Italy.
In 2003, DAMA scientists claimed they had detected dark matter. Now they say the evidence is stronger, since they have used an even larger detector to spot flashes of light that might be caused by collisions with dark matter particles. There are slightly more flashes in June, which their theory predicts since the Earth is moving through the galaxy in the same direction as the Sun, and slightly fewer in December, when Earth is moving in the opposite direction. But other physicists remain sceptical of the result, because other such 'direct detection' experiments have failed to find any dark matter at all.
Annihilating particles
Then in August, members of a space-based experiment called PAMELA announced what may be an indirect detection of dark matter. PAMELA found more antimatter than expected in the galaxy - one of the signs that dark matter particles are being annihilated. Further data may reveal the energy at which this excess antimatter signal cuts off, which could reveal the mass of the dark matter particle being annihilated.
Another possible indirect detection of dark matter was announced in November by members of a balloon-borne experiment called ATIC that flew over Antarctica. It found more electrons - another sign of dark matter annihilations - than could be accounted for by known astronomical sources such as supernovae.
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Fishy art: Thomas Weiergang
Beautiful watercolored pen drawings
He was taken through the usual questionnaire:
How did you start working with art and with fishing related art in particular? Thomas replied:
- As a teenager I had my first article published in the Danish magazine "Sportsfiskeren". The subject was carp fishing, and I had a watercolor published. That ignited something within me.
Thomas had been fishing for as long as he remembered, and the urge to draw pictures of fish was always there. He thinks back:
- That first article helped me in the right direction. Drawing and painting has always been a hobby of mine, and since then I have worked with different magazines as an illustrator, and I have submitted many articles since that first one on carp fishing! The illustrations have developed along the way, but now, I am just as interested in photography. I am still trying to capture the perfect image, and the search is always on, whenever I'm at the water.
- When I pick up the pen, I am not interested in doing a super-realistic image. I strive to make a graphic image and not a photographic reproduction of the subject I draw. That is why I like to do photography besides paintings, because when I pick up the camera, I can capture the image in another way.
He continues:
- The two genres go hand in hand for me, and the pen and camera gives me the possibility to catch every aspect of the lifestyle I love. I have always been really interested in what goes on just beneath the surface, and I find myself repeatedly rehearsing or developing the same kind of motifs. I like that process. I cannot do that with my camera - yet, but I might take up underwater photography as well! Until then, I use my pen.
Thomas works with different media and methods. He runs us through the process:
- You could say that all my works start with a black and white pen drawing, but then I like to add some colour to the image by using color pencils and watercolor. I used to make my pictures with watercolour only, but nowadays, I like mixed media.
Thomas doesn't make a living from his art and his photography, but has come to terms with that. As he says:
- I work as teacher, which is fine, because it gives me a certain degree of flexibility, so that I can get out there, when the light is right, and the fish are biting.
If you want to get your hands on Thomas' beautiful art, you may want to look at his recent prints:
- I have just made a series of exclusive prints. Actually two series; a series of four drawings and two larger ones. It's a very limited edition, they are only made in 20 copies. I am sorry to say that people have to contact me personally, because I haven't had the energy to set up a homepage, I guess I have been too busy fishing.
- A lot of the work I have been doing up till now has been on the request from anglers who contact me, and ask me to do a picture about a specific fish or situation. I like that, because I can help people capture a special moment in their fishing "career".
Thomas will also be at the Fly Festival in Kolding in Denmark in the spring of 2009, and will bring some samples of his art.
Thomas currently lives in Silkeborg, in Jutland, Denmark, which he calls the perfect spot for an angler. There are lots of different fishing opportunities within a short driving range.
- That really suits me, he says.
- Because I like many different kinds of fishing, not just fly fishing. I fish for all kinds of species, but I must admit, that fly fishing is a big favorite. The coastal fly fishing is unique, and so is the opportunities for sea trout fishing in many of our streams. A big dry fly brownie is at the top of my list as well. Either here in Denmark or abroad. These last two winters, I have spent a month in Chile, fishing for trout and salmon.
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More Fishy Artists
- Rod Sutterby in Gallery. Published September 5th 2006
- Diane Michelin in Gallery. Published December 28th 2006
- Derek DeYoung in Gallery. Published January 12th 2007
- Matt Zudweg in Gallery. Published February 8th 2007
- Ad Swier in Gallery. Published February 20th 2007
- Chris Bladen in Gallery. Published May 17th 2007
- Vaughn Cochran in Gallery. Published July 29th 2007
- Yoshikazu Fujioka in Gallery. Published August 10th 2007
- Bob White in Gallery. Published July 3rd 2008
- Thomas Weiergang in Gallery. Published December 9th 2008
- Sean Seal in Gallery. Published February 3rd 2009
- Jim Roszel in Gallery. Published February 4th 2010
- Craig Bertram Smith in Gallery. Published May 15th 2011
- Robin Armstrong in Gallery. Published July 11th 2011
- AD Maddox in Gallery. Published December 4th 2011
- Juan Jose Serra in Gallery. Published March 14th 2012
- Jason Tison in Gallery. Published March 31st 2012
- Nick Laferriere in Gallery. Published May 4th 2012
- Charles Weiss in Gallery. Published June 15th 2012
- David Miller in Gallery. Published January 4th 2013
- Sam MacDonald in Gallery. Published February 8th 2013
- Adriano Manocchia in Gallery. Published February 19th 2013
- Yves Laurent in Gallery. Published March 11th 2013
- Renato Rizzo in Gallery. Published February 23rd 2015
- Arturas Merkevicius in Gallery. Published May 11th 2015
- Sharon Burger in Gallery. Published May 14th 2015
- Taylor Garman in Gallery. Published May 28th 2015


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Public Sector Bargaining Around the World
On July 2, 2012, a one-day conference will be held in Philadelphia on public sector collective bargaining around the world. Leading scholars from the United States, Japan, France, Canada, Germany, Greece and Italy will discuss their public sector unions. Each country will be represented by a legal and a non-legal scholar. The conference has been organized by Matt Finkin from Illinois. Marty Malin from Chicago-Kent will be the legal scholar from the United States. The draft program is below.
This program is being sponsored by the US and Canadian Branches of the International Society for Labor and Social Security Law and by the International Association of Labour Law Journals. (By the way, you should join the US Branch of the ISLSSL: www.unl.edu/islssl. It's inexpensive, includes a subscription to the Comparative Labor Law & Policy Journal, and provides great opportunities to network with overseas colleagues.) The program is being offered in conjunction with the 16th World Congress of the International Labour and Employment Relations Association, which will be in Philly from July 2-5. www.ilera2012.com. As a result, this will be a good set of events to meet lots of interesting people from around the world.
Registration Information
Conference Registration: Email your intention to attend to Steven Willborn at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Registration Fee: The registration fee is US $100 for persons who are not representatives of member journals of the International Association of Labor Law Journals. Please send a check for that amount made out to "Comparative Labor Law & Policy Journal" to:
Professor Steven L. Willborn
Location: The meeting will be held at the Philadelphia Marriott Hotel, 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107.Accommodations: If you are planning to attend the ILERA World Congress, accommodations at the Philadelphia Marriott Hotel can be acquired when you register for that conference. If you are NOT planning to attend the ILERA World Congress, accommodations are available at the same rates (beginning at about US $180/day) at the same hotel. For instructions on how to do this, please email Steven Willborn at email@example.com. July 4 is a major holiday in the United States and Philadelphia is a very historic city which will be busy at that time. If you are planning to attend, you should reserve a room soon to ensure that one is available for you.
Public Sector Collective Bargaining and the Distortion of Democracy:
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For what can I use old, thin hand lotion?
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Washing should get all the lotion out of your hair except for maybe whatever moisturizing chemicals get absorbed into your hair. I have only used it a few times but ever time i have its worked wonders to keep my hair calm.
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I also use it in my hair. It is very easy to use. I have short hair so I just blob it out and then apply it. I use the Lundthan cream but I don't know many people who use it. Try it out! It's also great on my hands obviously.
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I read that you can mix vaseline in to thicken it up again, but have never tried it.
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mix some older lotion into "tan in a tube" it makes it go on more evenly with less streaks.
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I've put water in almost empty bottles to get every last bit and used it at the end of a shower as a moisturizer. Pat dry.
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A finger wave is a method of setting hair into waves (curls) that was popular in the 1920s and 1930s and in the late 1990s in North America and Europe.
The process involves pinching the hair between the fingers and combing the hair in alternating directions to make a wave shape. A lotion was applied to the hair to help it retain its shape.
This style was eventually superseded by hair rollers.
However finger waving is still used as an effective way of teaching control of the hair in hair design. Most beauty schools still teach and test on finger waving because it teaches the student how to mold and direct the hair. Generally, pinching the hair is off limits because that creates unwanted sharp ridges. The technique of fingerwaving involves using the wide tooth side of a regular ruler comb, placing it into the front part line of the hair, holding the hair still with one finger and moving the comb over approximately one inch. Continuing this pattern around the head completes the design. A common finishing step is to place pin curls at the nape for added curl. The lotion commonly used to hold the finger wave in place is called wave set and is a suspension. It should be mixed properly and well shaken before use. To apply the wave set, use a wave set bottle and place the nozzle at the scalp for complete saturation. Continue making lines down the scalp in one inch increments until thoroughly saturated. Failure to completely saturate the hair in wave set may result in waves not staying where they are supposed to be or "holes" (gaps) in the design.


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The Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Daudi Migereko has condemned the confusion that reigned at the burial of former Butaleja woman Member of Parliament Cerinah Nebanda on Sunday.
Migereko also criticized the manner in which the deceased MP's mother Alice Namulwa angrily reacted by tearing into pieces the written condolence message sent to the family by President Yoweri Museveni over the death of their daughter.
Addressing Christians during Christmas prayers at Christ's Cathedral, Bugembe in Jinja on Tuesday, Migereko who is also the Member of Parliament for Butembe County in Jinja described the act as unfortunate and regrettable.
"It was unfortunate for a parent to receive the President's condolence message and tear it into pieces in protest. As parents we should be mindful of how we conduct ourselves since we must be exemplary to the young generation," he said
Since Nebanda's death on December 14, there have been protests from her family and a section of MPs who claim the government could have had a hand in her untimely demise.
During her burial in Butaleja on Sunday, angry mourners blocked third deputy Prime Minister Moses Ali who represented government from delivering the president's speech.
Later, Namulwa tore a copy of the speech and threw the pieces onto Ali's vehicle as he left the venue unceremoniously.
Migereko, who said government could not kill its citizens, wondered why some people were blaming the government over Nebanda's death yet the cause had been publicized.
He asked people not to jeopardize investigations into the matter but give ample time to the concerned agencies to exercise their mandate.
Earlier, the Bishop elect for Bukedi diocese Rev. Can. Samuel Egesa who is the outgoing Busoga diocesan secretary beseeched God to help Ugandans go through the various challenges including the death of Nebanda.
Busoga Bishop Dr. Michael Kyomya who led the prayers asked parents to raise God fearing children by laying more emphasis on their moral behavior.
He warned Christians not to lose focus during Christmas celebrations. "Let us not celebrate December 25 as a day but the birth of Jesus Christ and let our celebrations be driven by the message in the Bible not material possessions," he advised.
Jinja resident district commissioner Richard Gulume asked residents to remain security conscious throughout the Christmas and New Year festivities so that terrorists are not given a chance to cause havoc.


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With Bob Cook's History At The Dragstrip, His Wife Should Have Known His Daily Driven GT Would Go Wild In A Hurry
At the '04 NMRA Bradenton opener, Bob destroyed an engine because he didn't check and change out the valvesprings after running the '03 season. Bob Kurgan came to the rescue with a pair of Fox Lake Power Products-ported Trick Flow Twisted Wedge heads and a set of Ross flat-top pistons. PER Race Engines re-sleeved Bob's R302 block and added a 0.040-inch overbore. The engine was back together in six days, which was in plenty of time for the NMRA Reynolds, Georgia, race. There, Bob re-tuned the new combination and the car's performance level picked up again. "I ended 2004 with a win in Columbus, runner-ups in Georgia and Kansas City, No. 1 qualifiers at Maple Grove and Joliet, and finishing the season Third in points."
As usual, the '05 NMRA season opener brought Bob back to Bradenton, and his pit was Damage Incorporated once again with a holed number-7 piston after qualifying. He almost packed it in, but he noticed the EFI Renegade attrition rate was higher than the price of gasoline. With at least 15 people jumping in to help, Bob's engine was out of the car, cleaned up, and the number-7 cylinder was beer-canned since he didn't have a replacement piston to go in the hole. The engine was back under the hood and running in time for eliminations, and with so many racers out, Bob made it past the first round. An also-hurt Clair Stewart, however, ended Bob's run for points with a 9.11 to Bob's 9.28 on seven cylinders. That's a far cry from the 8.60-8.70s he's used to when his GT is running on all eight cylinders, but to run low 9s on seven cylinders speaks volumes for his racing program.
Speaking of Bob's racing program, he thinks his wife, Sherry, may be of the mind that the car should be sent back to the kitchen, but to us, it's oh so right.
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Prescribed burning protects Lewis Ocean Bay red-cockaded woodpeckers
The use of prescribed fire as a land management tool by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a long history and the benefits were demonstrated during the recent wildfires at Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve. Prescribed burning and a relatively new machine called Gyro-Trac were directly responsible for saving 83 of 85 trees with active red-cockaded woodpeckers (RCW) by reducing the understory and mid-story fuels in the preserve.
Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve (HP) in Horry County was hit hard with 8,000 of the nearly 9,700-acre preserve ravaged by fire. Due to safety concerns and ongoing mop-up of smoldering areas, Lewis Ocean Bay will be closed to public access until further notice.
In one instance at Lewis Ocean Bay, a RCW tree was completely protected from wildfire by Gyro-Trac work that cleared the understory in a radius around it. In several red-cockaded woodpecker clusters, because of the previous use of Gyro-Trac mulching and/or prescribed fire, the wildfire made an impact equivalent to only that of a prescribed burn.
Prescribed or controlled fires reduce or even eliminate fuel loads, thereby making wildfire on that area impossible or unlikely for some time afterwards. And wildfires are less destructive on areas that have been prescribed burned. Wildfires often either lose intensity or go out when they reach areas that have been prescribed burned. Gyro-Trac is a tracked mulching vehicle that devours trees and brush leaving behind only mulch. The mulch is a much lower fire risk than is underbrush.
The red-cockaded is a territorial, non-migratory species. The RCW's social system is more complex than most species of birds; individuals live in groups normally consisting of a breeding pair and zero to four male (rarely female) offspring from previous years. In mid-April, the female RCW usually lays a clutch of three to five white eggs in the breeding male's roost cavity. Eggs hatch after 10-12 days of incubation (among the shortest incubation in birds) and nestlings fledge from the nest cavity 24-27 days after hatching. Although re-nesting may occur if a clutch or brood is lost, RCWs typically have only one successful nesting attempt annually.
The RCW is the only North American woodpecker to excavate roost and nest cavities in living pine trees. While longleaf pine is the preferred species for excavation, other species such as loblolly, shortleaf, slash and pond pine are also used depending on the local forest type and tree species availability. The use of live pines as roosting and nesting sites may have evolved in response to living in a fire maintained ecosystem where frequent fires, primarily in the growing season, eliminated most standing dead pines (snags). Longleaf pine is thought to be preferred by the woodpeckers because it is the most fire-adapted of the pines. A healthy, productive RCW population is also an indicator of a healthy southern pine ecosystem. RCWs and southern pines both evolved in a fire-dominated system.
The DNR and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) are working together to make the best decisions for the red-cockaded woodpeckers at Lewis Ocean Bay HP in the aftermath of the wildfire.
DNR protects and manages South Carolina's natural resources by making wise and balanced decisions for the benefit of the state's natural resources and its people.


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I use cut nails in my furniture projects. They hold better and look better than common wire nails. They do have a couple downsides, however. They are more expensive than wire nails and more difficult to find. You cannot walk down to the local hardware store and buy a bag.
Well, let me qualify that last sentence a bit. You actually can purchase cut nails at the hardware store, but they are super-hard nails designed for masonry, not furniture. In a pinch, I've used these masonry nails for carcase construction, but I am not a fan. Many of them have too smooth a finish, which reduces their holding power. And some masonry nails have too much taper, which means they will split the wood, even if you drill a pilot hole for the nail.
So if you want cut nails, your best bet is to get some that are made by Tremont, which are sold directly from the manufacturer and other resellers, such as Tools for Working Wood, which packages them in nifty bags.
I've tried to get some information on La Belle cut nails from its West Virginia factory, but haven't received a reply. Another good source for cut nails is eBay; old boxes of nails show up all the time. Shipping for these bargains, however, can be a killer.
But the biggest questions for most woodworkers are: What types of nails should I buy? And what sizes? Here are the nails that I stock in my shop and what they are good for.
Carcase Construction
For nailing together carcases and installing drawer runners, I prefer the "fine finish standard" nail because I like the way it looks. Some people prefer the look of the "box nail" or the "brad standard." All of them work.
To select the correct sizes of nails you need to consider the thickness of wood you are nailing through. The rule of thumb is that you first convert the thickness of the top board into eighths – so a 1/2"-thick board is four-eighths; a 3/4" board is six-eighths. The numerator is the size of nail you should use for that board – a 4d nail and a 6d nail in these examples.
For carcase work, I use 3d nails (1-1/4" long) for toenailing and installing drawer runners, 4d nails (1-1/2" long) for nailing into rabbeted case work and 6d nails (2"-long) for full-on nailing through 3/4" material.
The best nails for installing moulding are the "fine cut headless brads." They are crazy expensive, but worth it. After paying for a few boxes you'll realize why early cabinetmakers took the time to straighten any bent nails. I keep 2d brads (1"-long) on hand for small mouldings, plus 3d and 4d brads for larger mouldings.
Cabinet Backs
I prefer nails with a good-sized head to hold my cabinet backs in place. Sometimes I'll use a "clout" nail for this, but I prefer the look of the "wrought head" nail that comes with a black oxide finish. As to sizes, I use 4d wrought heads for 1/2"-thick backs and 6d nails for 3/4" backs.
There are other specialty nails for hinges and clinching, but I don't keep these on hand. I buy them only when I have an upcoming project that requires them.
I keep all my nails in a plastic tackle box, which is perhaps the ugliest thing in my workshop and is something I intend to fix this year by building a traditional nail cabinet. These wall-hanging cabinets look like a lot of work because they have lots of drawers, but they are easy to build – thanks to nails.
— Christopher Schwarz
For more on using nails in traditional casework, check out the book "The Joiner and Cabinet Maker" at ShopWoodworking.com. This was a nearly lost text from 1839 that details life in a rural English shop. Joel Moskowitz and I rescued the original book plus added extensive historical background and built the projects detailed in the book.


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The hockey world has spent the better part of the past few days making fun of the San Jose Sharks for stripping Joe Thornton of the captaincy.
But their criticisms are wrong.
While the firemen of the world will argue that Joe Thornton is still a wildly productive player (and one that pads his Corsi quite a bit), some hot takists have been brave enough to defend the Sharks' decision as a brilliant one.
What the Big Corsi shills have been overlooking is Thornton's (and Patrick Marleau's, to some extent) inability to take hold of a dressing room. At least that's what veteran San Jose hot takist Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area is selling:
But much of that condemnation tends to conveniently forget or gloss over the issue in the dressing room, and that really is the biggest issue of all. Had there not been some sort of change, there's no reason to believe that the Sharks wouldn't flame out in the playoffs again, as they have so many times in the past. A problem in the room can often translate into poor results on the ice, and the Sharks' dropping four straight games to Los Angeles in ugly fashion is only the most recent example.
All you idiots who thought that the Sharks' recent playoff loss was due to a stretch of bad luck at the wrong time are flat out incorrect. The problem can be traced directly back to Thornton and Marleau's effects on the locker room.
You see, Thornton, as captain, was supposed to call in repairs for a faulty air conditioner in the dressing room. He never made that call, so it's understandable why the Sharks had a complete meltdown. Similarly, Marleau was supposed to restock the toilet paper, but he completely spaced it (oopsies!). This helps explain why the Sharks shit the bed so hard in that Kings series.
It always goes back to the locker room, and Thornton et al totally screwed the pooch. Thanks, Obama.
Besides, as Kurz so masterfully demonstrates, Thornton and Marleau are a bunch of overpaid boobs. But that's a problem that general manager Doug Wilson created for himself, and one that he undoubtedly regrets. Again, here's Kurz:
The Sharks were unable to trade either Thornton or Marleau, and signing the pair to three-year contract extensions with no trade clauses now seems like a mistake. At the very least, Wilson should have left himself with some flexibility there, or made them prove they had what it took to lead a team to another deep playoff run before re-upping them.
Nevermind the fact that Marleau and Thornton (who both make under $7 million per year) probably most definitely signed themselves to bargain deals. Kurz is pretty sure that Wilson thinks he made a huge mistake signing guys who really just can't produce anymore. And remember, Kurz is an expert, being a mainstream media guy and all.
And just how bad has the production been lately? Well for Joe Thornton, I'll leave that task for budding young takist Matt Henderson of HockeyBuzz:
The team since [making Thornton captain] went 167-92-35 and finished in the top 2 places in their Division 3 times in 4 years. It obviously isn't good enough. Individually it's been worse. Joe Thornton is only 11th in NHL scoring from the time he took over the Captain's role in San Jose to now with 263 points. He's washed up. At 35 years old he BARELY made it to 13th in NHL scoring. BARELY.
Wow. Pretty terrible, right? And Marleau only scored 33 goals last season. As Joe Haggerty has demonstrated, guys like that can be easily replaced.
Clearly those contract extensions are total shit right now.
So lay off the San Jose Sharks for a minute. The locker room needs some repairs and they signed two of the best players in the Western Conference to bargain deals.
They need your sympathy.
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Gaylene Davis said her daughter believes her life was spared for a reason, and her faith is helping her recover from a near-fatal accident.
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This past week, a mad crush at the bank in the so-called happiest place on earth: People so crazed that the window was smashed by anxious throngs trying to assure a place inside.
Earlier, frightening words uttered by a Central Bank Governor: No money, he said of the national coffers, adding that because of that, there was no gas at the government-owned filling stations.
What's going on in the tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan? And why does it matter to you?
It seems incredible that a devoutly Buddhist nation you may have never heard of, expert at keeping away the spoils of the outside world, could get trapped in the muck of an international economic meltdown.
Bhutan is poor, isolated, yet rich in what developed countries lack; it's considered to be happy because of its long-standing commitment to the well-being of its people and environment over the quest of almighty cash. (In fact, economists from Britain and France to Brazil and Canada are so intrigued by this concept of "Gross National Happiness" they've been closely studying it and looking at ways to incorporate it into their own addled economies.)
Bhutan, where subsistence farming is the mainstay and per capita income is about $2 a day, didn't even have its own currency until 1974. Barter largely sufficed. The " ngultrum" is on par with the Indian rupee, but the rupee rules supreme in a country that has few exports, and depends heavily on its larger, wealthier neighbor.
Bhutan's currency crisis, say its leaders, is evidence of a radical shift in the nation over the last five years. They trace it back to a couple of dark forces common to those of us in the far wealthier west: overspending, and over-borrowing.
To stave off the bleed, Bhutanese banks in the past week have clamped down on loans, in some cases ceasing them altogether. To wean people from the rupee, they've limited its availability (crippling shopkeepers who stock their stores with goods purchased from Indian merchants, as well as anyone who sends kids to school or otherwise conducts business across the border.)
Ironically, the Bhutanese government has borrowed 60 million rupees from India to stay afloat, while forcing foreigners who maintained bank accounts in Bhutan to close them.
Only a very few years ago, the events of the last few weeks in Bhutan would have been unimaginable. Personal loans were not widely available from the nation's two government-run banks. (Two privately owned banks have opened since, driving down the price of fees and making banking friendlier to the masses.)
If you wanted to buy a car, you needed steep collateral, or plain old cash. (The number of private vehicles in Bhutan has doubled in the last five years to about 60-thousand, with an attendant rise in accidents.) Personal loans were first given a few years ago for no particular reason, and people took them for no particular reason–except to spend.
Not very long ago, most people had no need to purchase property; families had a home and a plot of land, inhabited and cared for by the multiple generations who lived on it. Food wasn't widely imported, and when you didn't grow it yourself, you traded for it; packaged goods like snacks and convenience foods are recent luxuries that are contributing to the waistline, the trash, as well as the cost of living.
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Leah Haak, daughter of Tim and Linda Haak, Valley City, has been selected to receive the North Dakota State University Frances Swenson Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $880. She was recognized at the NDSU College of Human Development and Education Honors Day Brunch and Award Ceremony on April 17.
Haak is a sophomore majoring in dietetics. She is active in Student Dietetics Association, Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, United Campus Ministries, University Chorus and University Chamber Chorus. She also is a resident assistant.
Students from Griggs County took first place overall at the 2012 Regional Elementary Science Olympiad which took place at the Eagles Aerie in Valley City on Wednesday.
Teams from seven schools ŌĆō Maple Valley, St. Catherine's, LaMoure, Barnes County North, Griggs County, and Valley City's Washington Blue and Washington Gold ŌĆō participated in 19 events at the competition, with BCN taking second place and Maple Valley third.
"All the teams did quite well," said Valley City teacher Jim McDaniel. "It came right down to the final event."
After being cancelled for two years due to Sheyenne River flooding, the American Quarter Horse Association annual show is back on, and the North Dakota Winter Show event center will once again be host to saddles instead of sandbags.
"The last two years had to be cancelled because of the flooding, so we're excited to have it back again," said NDWS Barn Superintendent Dallas Schmidt. "There's a lot of people in the area who compete. We get a good turnout, and just about all of our stalls will be full."
As the Valley City State University softball team swept a double-header Tuesday against the University of Minnesota - Crookston, there was plenty of excitement over the two wins.
But at times, third baseman Jane Pettit admits she was momentarily caught off guard.
Standing on second base, Pettit would catch a glimpse of the VikingsŌĆÖ dugout and find herself getting a bit emotional.
ŌĆ£Sometimes you just catch yourself having one of those moments where you just look at them and youŌĆÖre like ŌĆśIŌĆÖm going to miss this,ŌĆÖŌĆØ Pettit said.
VCHS golf team takes 4th
The Valley City High School boys golf team took fourth place in a tournament with other Eastern Dakota Conference teams Tuesday at the Village Green Golf Course in Moorhead, Minn.
The Hi-Liners finished with a team score of 319, only eight strokes behind Red River. West Fargo won the meet with a score of 290.
Individually, Nick Jenson led the Hi-Liners with a score of 74, which finished him in a tie for seventh place.
Full VC results:
Nick Jenson 30-34 74
Tyler Stevens 30-39 79
Ben Sorenson 38-44 82
Jared Lentz 47-37 84
Marcus Beedle 42-48 90
McBride named DAC pitcher of the week
Valley City State University pitcher Katie McBride was named the Dakota Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week Monday.
McBride, a senior from Grand Rapids, Minn., went 3-1 as the Vikings were 5-1 on the week.┬ĀIn her four outings, McBride pitched 26.2 innings, giving up seven runs, three earned, on 26 hits with 15 strikeouts and five walks.
It is the the second time this season McBride has been chosen as the DAC Pitcher of the Week.
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VCSU football camp deadline Wednesday
Three Barnes County North students have achieved ŌĆ£straight AŌĆÖs.ŌĆØ
ŌĆ£Arrows,ŌĆØ that is.
Sisters Hope and Hannah Willson, fifth and seventh graders, respectively, and senior Cody Beach qualified for the 2012 NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) National competition in Louisville, Ky., on May 10 and 11 following the state competition that saw the school finishing fourth as a team in the senior high division.
ŌĆ£We were 15 points from third,ŌĆØ said coach Kurt Wagner at the BCN School Board Meeting last Wednesday. ŌĆ£Next year.ŌĆØ
Plans to build a shared use path in Pioneer Park are going forward this year, and a new bridge is under construction to accommodate both bikes and pedestrians.
The heavy lifting on the bridge is being handled entirely by shop superintendent Jim Olstad, who has worked for the Valley City Park District for 35 years.
The bridge is a side project that Olstad works on periodically in the Park District maintenance shop at City Park.
ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs just me, but I have tools to help,ŌĆØ Olstad said of the large amount of metal going into the bridge. ŌĆ£I move it all by myself.ŌĆØ
Valley City State UniversityŌĆÖs spring semester is coming to a close, and with graduation right around the corner, the university has announced its keynote, graduate and undergraduate commencement speakers.
Ken Astrup, General Manager of the Dakota Plains Cooperative in Valley City will be the keynote speaker at VCSUŌĆÖs graduation ceremony on May 12 in the W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse in southwest Valley City.
A Jamestown couple can be considered heroes after saving the life of a fellow resident from the city of the Jimmies.
Cole Huber and Jesse Fieberger were traveling on Interstate 94 when they came across the scene of an accident Thursday.
A 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity driven by David Paul Floyd Brown, 30, had driven off the westbound lane and into Hobart Lake near mile marker 286.