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I found an undeveloped roll of B&W film in a box the other day, and had it developed. Some images from American Samoa.
Soon after selling Harmony, I felt a pang of captivity – owning a boat is as much about enjoying being out on the water, as it is a symbol for something freer. Unable to own a boat for the foreseeable future, and being land-bound, I decided to buy an old Toyota Hilux which in my mind is a little bit like the land equivalent of a Contessa 26: Relatively small, cheap(ish), underpowered, as capable as anything in the right hands, and bulletproof.
After a few solo weekend adventures across beaches and into the high country, I assembled a motley crew and headed off to South Australia – one of the few places where you can drive along the beaches, and really get away from it all. These are some images from our adventures across the sand and salt.
In the spirit of boating, my Hilux is named Heidi. MV Heidi to be precise.
Bon vent!
Time between posts appears to be increasing – not because nothing has been happening, but perhaps rather because too much has been happening. 2014 has marked a handful of significant events: [essentially] losing my father, speaking at the DO Lectures, bootstrapping a fairly significant event on digital privacy, and becoming boat-less for the first time since 2006, with the sale of SV Harmony last month.
For those unfamiliar, the DO Lectures are small gatherings of people who collect in tipis and tents, in rural spaces for three untethered days – Wales, California, and most recently, Australia. These gatherings include around 60 attendees, 20 curated speakers, a host of volunteers and extraordinary chefs. All of this happens in a remote and special place – in Australia this place was called Payne's Hut.
When I was initially asked to speak, I felt a little sick, because I knew I would say yes, even though public speaking was something I'd avoided most of my life. That said, one could not ask for a better place to start than at DO, and what a gesture to be asked. Much like Between Home, I tackled this somewhat uncomfortable situation with brutal honesty, as to me that seems like the most effective path forward.
Participating and being part of the DO Lectures was a tremendous experience, and if you ever have the opportunity to attend, or even just the time to peruse their website and talks, I suggest doing so wholeheartedly.
Nick Jaffe – A Different Way of Doing Things from The Do Lectures on Vimeo.
Soon after the DO Lectures, I embarked on organising my first large scale event, focusing on digital privacy, a project which ended up garnering major sponsorship and support from the Internet giants, and a host of local organisations and tremendous volunteers. This may seem like an odd tangent, however philosophically, the Internet, the ocean, and outer space are perhaps the only wild spaces left. Running The Privacy Workshop was a small gesture towards raising awareness around the increasingly rapid demise of our online freedoms – in the spirit of DO: if you see something, do something.
While I tackled speaking and events, the already fast acting effects of early onset dementia upon my dad took a significant turn for the worse – dad's health is something we as a family have been managing since 2010 or so, however at the zenith of my event management madness, I spoon fed him mushy peas at his nursing home, and often stared into eyes which no longer recognised me. I say I [essentially] lost my father, because while he is still very much alive, he is no longer the person he once was – to be blankly stared at without recognition by one of your parents surely evokes the same feelings as true loss. If you have a dad, go give him a hug.
In amongst the hospital corridors, event management, and my normal work, SV Harmony sold quite suddenly. On the market for almost a year, the monthly payments and worry about having a boat in Sydney while living in Melbourne was grating. My dear ship for which I had planned to never sell, was now gone. I soon realised that it was the first time I hadn't owned a small ship since my first foray into boat ownership sometime in 2006 – that's eight years! I still feel like I've only scratched the surface of voyaging… So many places to see, so much more to learn. And here we were… Some 40,000km of sailing later. How life and miles fly!
I receive the odd email every once and a while, summarised as 'Nick I miss your adventures' … or … 'Nick what are you doing next?' … Well, I miss my adventures too. But fear not, I subvert the world on a daily basis, dreaming & scheming!
I may be lax on writing, however I do update Twitter & Instagram more regularly.
* Photo @ DO by Mark Lobo


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Berom people
The Berom (sometimes also spelt as Birom) people are an indigenous ethnic group of the Jos Plateau in Nigeria. Within Plateau State, they are concentrated mostly in the local government areas of, Jos South, Jos North, Barkin Ladi (Gwol), and Riyom.[1] They speak the Berom language, which belongs to the large Niger-Congo family of languages. It is not related to the Hausa language (which belongs to the Afro-Asiatic family) as has sometime been claimed by some Hausas of Northern Nigeria.
The Berom people have a rich cultural heritage, which is unique and portray God's sovereign attributes. They celebrate the Nzem Berom festival annually in March or April. It is one of the major aborigine group in Nigeria (Plateau State) that "totally" looks to or trust God (Dagwi) for its existence, sustenance and history.
The current governor of Plateau State, Jonah David Jang, is a Berom.
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January 17, 2012
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Mundy's Mill guard Briana McQueen had a game-high 22 points to lead the Lady Tigers to a win at North Clayton on Tuesday.
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Senior guard Brianna McQueen turned in her usual standout performance, scoring a game-high 22 points, as the Mundy's Mill Tigers used a strong second half to dispose of host North Clayton 52-39 in a Region 4-AAAA contest on Tuesday.
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Phil Smidt's: Hammond dining institution
October 20, 2007, Phil Smidt's closed their doors after 97 years of business. It's a shame but after 2002 when the Probst family sold the business, it never really was quite the same restaurant.
Named after its original owner, Phil Smidt's opened in 1910 in Roby Indiana. The original restaurant was destroyed in 1945 when an underground gas explosion leveled it, killing 2 people.
It moved to it's current location near the Hammond Marina in 1946. Many famous people have dined here over the years. The Smidt family owned the restaurant until 1976 when Phil's son Pete retired. Dining here is like going back in time, from the rose plates to the waitresses that look like they stepped out of the 1940s.
Favorite Dish: When we were first married in the late 80s/early 90s, Phil Smidt's was a treat for us, all you can eat perch for David, a big heap of fried shrimp for me. Frog legs is their other specialty.
Dinner starts with complimentary kidney bean salad, cottage cheese, coleslaw, beets and rolls.
Anthony's Cafe: Creative Cuisine
On business trips, I have the reputation of the "guy of finds the good restaurants". So with my reputation on the line last week I did a little study and came up with this little gem of a restaurant in downtown Highland (a suburb of Hammond?), actually just off Kennedy Avenue a few miles south of Hammond.
The 13 year old restaurant is situated at the east end of downtown Highland, a couple of block area off the main east/west drag through town. The main east/west road actually passes downtown just to the south, so you have to watch for the signs if traveling this way and exit into downtown Highland.
You enter through the restaurant (first picture) by walking by the outdoor seating area. The entrance is a small, tastefully decorated little alcove. This was after all in a former life somebodies home. Going up a few stairs to the right is a nicely stocked bar and then there are dining rooms to the left and right. We sat near the front of the restaurant on the right. Our server, Kristyn, greeted us warmly and took our drink orders (a diet Pepsi, a PBR and water for me). She then came back with homemade freshly baked Italian bread and butter which the 3 of us devoured.
Favorite Dish: To start off I ordered a homemade Polenta dish which consisted of 4 squares of polenta covered with cheese in a homemade sauce (picture #2).
I ordered the veal Gorgonzola (picture #3) which came with homemade mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables and as you can see from the picture was a good size portion. I took half the meal back to the hotel, put it into the hotel fridge and brought it home the next day for my wife to enjoy.
Co-Worker #1 ordered the Chicken Marsala (picture #4) which came with the same sides as mine.
Co-Worker #2 ordered the Chicken Alfredo (picture#5) and homemade soup.
Nobody was able to finish everything while we were at the restaurant, although the leftovers as I'm told were equally as delicious.
We opted not to have dessert to keep our waistlines from expanding too much after this delicious meal.
Whew, my reputation is still intact!!
Jack Binion's Steakhouse: High priced steaks for high rollers
Jack Binion's Steakhouse is located at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, although it's very close to where I live this is the 1st time that I've been there as the prices are higher here than even the big name steakhouses in Chicago. When I saw that they were participating in Chicago's 3rd annual restaurant week where they have set meals for a particular price ($32 for dinner this year), I decided to finally try it.
The restaurant was very busy, we asked our waitress and she said that the casino gives out coupons to their patrons that expire on the 15th and last day of the month and that people were trying to use them before they expire. I think she said the coupons were for $120 which may explain the high prices on the food here, they probably don't expect that a lot of people will just be coming here to eat and not gamble and a lot of the meals are either comped or paid for with coupons.
The interior is very nice, comfortable booths and many tables that look out over Lake Michigan although at night there is no view, during the day I imagine it's quite pretty.
You can make free reservations on Open Table
Favorite Dish: We started off with fried calamari with peppers ($11), very tasty and prepared correctly. The set menu was a house salad, 8 oz. filet in cognac sauce, baked potato and slice of New York style cheesecake for $32, restaurant week is the only time I believe they have a deal like this. Everything we had was extremely tasty, the filet was done perfectly (regular price $35). The baked potato was enormous and came with butter, cheddar cheese, sour cream and bacon bits ($9 on the menu although the steaks come with a choice of potato). The slice of cheesecake came topped with berries (regular price $9) and was a sizable portion, I'll be eating the remainder of it sometime today.
We saved at least $12 per person coming during restaurant week, while I'll probably not be tempted to go back here at regular prices, I'll certainly look for it again next year during restaurant week!
Blue Room Cafe: Coffee and lunch in downtown Hammond
There aren't a lot of places to get coffee or food in downtown Hammond so the Blue Room Cafe was a welcome addition when they opened a location here. What I really like about the cafe and it's owner John Vezmar, is that they are very active in promoting music in downtown Hammond, currently there are open mic nights on Tuesday night at 7pm
Favorite Dish: Although it's not on my diet every so often I'll sneak over here and get a frozen hot chocolate in the summer or a caramel apple cider or hot chocolate in the winter
El Taco Real: Family run Mexican restaurant
El Taco Real is our go to place for Mexican, we get carry out from here at least once or twice a month on Friday or Saturday night when we're looking to stay in and watch movies. One of these days I'll have to go and actually eat inside the restaurant! El Taco Real has been in Hammond since 1974 and is run by Raymundo Garcia, the 2nd generation of the Garcia family that opened the restaurant.
Favorite Dish: I always start off with a tub of their pico de gallo and yummy fresh chips, it's a standing order and we always get it. I usually get chicken enchiladas suizo although last night I got the queso fundido with chorizo that comes with soft tortillas
Lost Marsh Golf Club: Fine dining with a view
The new Frank Lloyd Wright inspired clubhouse for the Lost Marsh Golf Club is gorgeous, even the bathroom are done in the prairie style with rich wood and leaded glass throughout. Our 1st visit was for the grand opening and then one warm summer evening we headed back to have dinner out on the patio overlooking the golf course and the south basin of George Lake, a beautiful sunset was a nice touch to the evening. I believe the restaurant is somehow affiliated with Meyer's Castle in Dyer Indiana but it's not the same concept or food as Meyer's Castle is an Argentine/Brazilian all you can eat steak buffet and this place is not.
Favorite Dish: We ordered a couple of appetizers, fried calamari and crabcakes which were both good. We decided to split an entree, a seafood pasta special which was also good. The mixed drinks were reasonably priced as was the food, for fine dining in the area, I still give the nod to Keith's for the food but this place for the view.
Coach's Corner: A small sampling of Serbian food
One by one all of the Serbian and Croatian restaurants that we have found have been turned into Mexican restaurants (like Chicagoland needs more of those!) so I was excited when I read that the children of the owners of The Golden Shell had opened a place in the Hessville section of Hammond and that they were serving some of the Golden Shell favorites.
The Golden Shell was located on the East side of Chicago, one of my 1st real ethnic dining experiences, complete with tamburitza for entertainment and large plates of meat. Golden Shell closed down sometime in the mid 1990s, they tried to raffle it off and then I think the building burnt down *sigh*
Alas, Coach's Corner is not a reincarnation of Golden Shell, they serve some of the popular dishes but it's first and foremost a bar and I had forgotten how awful it is to eat in a smoke filled room. I'd rate this place a 4 for food but only a 2 for atmosphere, the wait staff was pleasant but I just can't get past the smoke.
Favorite Dish: David tried the large pljeskavica, a Serbian hamburger ($10.50), all meals come with a choice of soup or salad and choice of potatoes. It was very good and filling. I ordered the chicken parmesean ($8.95) which was actually chicken cordon bleu, breaded chicken wrapped around cheese and ham. It was also very good and very filling. They also serve cevapcici (Serbian sausage) and a lamb dish that was from the Golden Shell, the rest of the menu is American, burgers, sandwiches, etc.
Bob's Shrimp: Takeout shrimp
Last visit November 2, 2007
There's always a pretty big crowd waiting for shrimp on a weekend night but it is worth the wait, some of the best fried shrimp I've ever had. Fridays during Lent are especially big crowds.
This is strictly a take out joint, even if there are a couple of tables you wouldn't want to eat here. Don't let the appearance of the place run you off, I've eaten here dozens of times and the food is always good.
Favorite Dish: SHRIMP!
We've ordered other things, fried scallops, fried fish but the shrimp are the reason to go here.
Located not far from the Quality Inn and right next to the Ramada Inn is JOHNEL'S RESTAURANT. As it is family dining the menu is quite good and reasonably priced. Hans had the Roast Sirloin of Beef with tender slices of seasoned roast beef au jus and came with mashed potatoes & gravy, a side of vegetables and a generous bowl of salad. I had fish and chips with four pieces of lightly battered fish, french fries and a generous bowl of salad.
The restaurant was bright and cheery and we had a very lovely young lady serving us.
Hours: Sunday to Saturday 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
House specialties include Athenian Chicken, Chicken Vesuvio, Breaded Veal
cutlet, Breaded pork tenderloin and country fried Steak. Also offered are seafood dishes, Stir Fry Entrees, Pasta Specialties, Gourmet Burgers, Sandwiches, Steak and eggs and breakfast items.\ such as pancakes, french toast and waffles.
Daily Specials -- Soups of the day -- Homemade cakes & pies
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Richway Gyros: Great gyros
Last visit: April 2007
If you're in a hurry and looking for a quick bite to eat, Richway Gyros is a good alternative to stopping for fast food. The gyro meat is cooked on a spit, my husband tells me that most of the other gyro places in the area use the prepackaged meat like you buy in the grocery store.
Favorite Dish: I always get the gyros, if you REALLY like meat, you can add extra for $1-2. If you get with everything on it, it will include a nice helping of cucumber sauce, tomato and onions. The fried mushrooms are also good.
In addition to gyros, there are many other offerings such as burgers, sandwiches, polish sausage, hot dogs, fries, onion rings, etc.
If you are eating in and need a drink, the combo meals are a good deal.
I have to say that I have had many a Pizza in my lifetime, but nothing even comes close to the pizza we had at EDWARDO'S NATURAL PIZZA RESTAURANT. Their award-winning stuffed Pizza is absolutely to die for. Kristi ordered one stuffed with sausage and the other stuffed with pepperoni. As you can see in the accompanying pic, the cheese was just oozing out. Check the look on Ethan's face and you'll know what I mean. Thanks Kristi. It was awesome!!!
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Richway Gyros: Fast food, but good tasting fast food!
This is a great little "hole in wall" that has been serving up delicious food since 1979. They special in gyros but also offer a variety of other food including: burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, chicken nuggets, tacos, & even tamales.
For dinner they offer larger meals, such as pork chops, ribeye steaks, and grilled chicken breasts.
Favorite Dish: I really enjoyed everything that my friends and I chose except fror the garden salad which was rather plain.
If you're heading to/from Hammond and need some good food, fast then this is an excellent place to go!
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Freddy's Steakhouse: Don't go here for steak
On a recent Friday night I had a taste for a steak but didn't want to fight the traffic to go back to downtown Chicago where there are many good steakhouses. We were going to try Bogart's over in Tinley Park which had been recommended by coworkers but the hubby suggested Freddy's which has been around for years but we had never tried.
I ordered the small prime rib medium rare and David medium well. The waitress switched our orders but even after swapping my meal didn't resemble prime rib and I thought perhaps our rather scatterbrained waitress had delivered the wrong cut of meat. Nope, it was prime rib but it looked like it had been cooked or finished off by throwing it on the grill.
Needless to say, we will not be making a return visit here.
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HOMER — It's all down to what Public Works Director Carey Meyer calls "the icing on the cake" — the final items on the city's punch list for the 11,000-foot extension of the Homer Spit Trail.
The trail itself was paved earlier this month, just in time for passengers of the first cruise ship, the M/V Silver Shadow, to enjoy the trail extension. Cruise ship head tax money helped pay for the $2.26 million trail improvements.
"Gosh, a lot of the nice stuff is there. The paving. The boardwalk is awesome if anybody remembers what the old boardwalk was like," Meyer said.
HOMER — Although Alaska Department of Fish and Game officials have been exploring a new state partner for the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, the prospect of declining budgets for the Division of Sport Fish, its current home, does not mean the reserve will close or move.
"That's not the case," said former research reserve manager Terry Thompson.
Thompson ended his tenure as manager this week and is now the statewide communications and outreach coordinator for the Division of Sport Fish. He will be based in Homer but spend part of his time in Anchorage.
HOMER, Alaska (AP) — Homer junkyards can be notorious for the odd stuff one might find buried under blue tarps — vintage Subaru parts, wringer washing machines or a world's collection of buoys. Dig around in an artist's yard, though, and there's no telling what you can find.
A Soldotna truck driver hauling drilling mud was killed Wednesday in a crash near Mile 9.5 East End Road.
Trevor Cunningham, 29, was ejected from his truck. Kachemak Emergency Services medics took him to South Peninsula Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Next of kin have been notified, Alaska State Troopers said in a press release.
Using some old-fashioned detective work combined with modern cell-phone records tracing, Homer Police at about 8 p.m. Friday arrested a Homer man they said robbed at gunpoint the Grog Shop on Dec. 26.
Michael R. McClendon, 29, was taken without incident near his Main Street home. He's charged with first-degree robbery, third-degree assault, theft of a firearm, first-degree misconduct involving weapons for felon in possession of a firearm, and tampering with physical evidence.
Homer photographer Scott Dickerson has been selected one of 50 finalists in the third Red Bull Ilume international sports photography contest. Dickerson's photograph of three people surfing the bore tide on Turnagain Arm made the final cut in the "Playground" category.
The top 50 photographs were exhibited at an awards ceremony in Hong Kong and will be in an exhibit opening Nov. 14 in Scottsdale, Ariz. The photos will be shown in light boxes along the Scottsdale waterfront.
All 13 passengers and two crew members on an Era Alaska flight walked to safety after the plane's landing gear apparently collapsed as it was arriving in Homer Wednesday afternoon.
The Beechcraft 1900C airplane skidded from the east end of the main runway to near the terminal building. The incident happened about 3:30 p.m.
Homer Volunteer Fire Department firefighters and emergency medical technicians responded and evaluated the passengers and crew, but no one needed transportation to the hospital, Chief Bob Painter said in a press release.
You can tell a lot about an author by the books in his or her library. Along one wall of Jim Rearden's office in his home, Sprucewood, he has an almost complete run of Alaska Magazine. Another row of bookshelves holds an Alaskana library that would make any sourdough envious. The titles reflect his career in fisheries and wildlife management and his interest in Alaska history and culture.
Because of low king salmon runs, an emergency order issued Wednesday by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game closes all sport fishing for any species of fish in the lower portions of the Anchor River, Deep Creek, Ninilchik River and Stariski Creek beginning at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. The closure is in effect until 11:59 p.m. July 15 or until another emergency order is issued.
King salmon fishing opportunities had already ended in June on Deep Creek and the Ninilchik River. In effect, the order closes fishing on the Anchor River one weekend earlier in June.
If the May 1 print edition of the of the Homer News had scratch 'n' sniff ink, an eau de Homer this spring would have a recipe like this:
■ Start with a generous dose of wet dog;
■ Add a sprinkle of sewage sludge;
■ Toss in a dead sea otter;
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Babys first plane ride Thursday! Any last packing/traveling tips?!
extra clothes for YOU! You'll obviously plan for your wee one, but you never know when you'll be the one barfed all over! Or pooped on, for that matter!
If you don't think baby will drink during take off/ landing to help the ears, bring something new and interesting- like juice. That way his/her ears will pop and you won't have a grouchy baby!
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Absolutely essential - an extra outfit for the baby. Our little one had a blowout on almost every single takeoff. Course now if your little one is on solids that may not happen.
I layered her in a onsie and pjs. It's easier than outfits with multiple parts (socks, sweaters, etc.)
If you use sleep sacks, bring one instead of a blanket. The zipper is so much easier to deal with than picking up a blanket off the plane floor.
We didn't need too many toys. There's a lot new on a plane to keep her occupied, but maybe 2 favorites.
If you have a pashmina scarf, wear it. you can wrap it around your neck for a little extra warmth, then drape the long parts across your little one for extra privacy while feeding or to minimize distractions while eating. It also helps to hide any spillage on your shirt.
Bring one or two extra diapers.
Paci or suck toy for takeoffs and landings, but my daughter hasn't ever had a problem with her ears.
Don't worry about the security lines. Just take your time. You'll be sent to the family lane anyway where things move a little slower and everyone understands what you're dealing with.
Have fun!
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It's no secret that whenever I'm at the beach, I just laze around all day and stare into the sunset. All that hard work I put into achieving a fit physique immediately goes down the drain because I just eat, sleep, sunbathe, repeat. But at Roxy's Outdoor Fitness Girls Camp, it's the opposite. We did […]More
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Oh how I wish I was with my friends last Closeup Forever Summer. Instead, I was miles away in Singapore for work as they danced to the beats of Angus and Julia Stone, Martin Garrix, Nix Damn P with Motherbass and more. I actually thought I'd be able to attend the festival. I even had […]More
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Stripes just might be one of my all-time favorite prints. I've never noticed it until now, but I seem to gravitate towards striped pieces when it comes to my sartorial choices. For some reason, they all look different to me and I just HAVE TO have them, especially when they're in black and white. You won't believe […]More
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There's no shortage of beaches here in the Philippines. You've probably figured that out already through my countless blog posts featuring clear blue skies, fine sand and enchanting waters. For this reason alone, I think my constant need to buy new swimsuits is justified. (Hi Mom, are you reading this? LOL.) My latest swimwear hoarding […]More
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On A Serious Note
It's been a long time since I've worn a business casual outfit on my blog. So to make sure you corporate ladies don't feel left out, here's a black and white look you can rock at the office. It's not quite power dressing but it's serious enough without being too stiff. I actually wore this […]More
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When rain starts to pour, you know summer is almost over… at least here in the Philippines. I thought I'd be happy when this day comes. It's been so hot these past months, getting out of the comforts of an air-conditioned room has been a constant struggle. So understandably, with the rainy season around the […]More


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Thousands of people In Ireland today are in severe financial distress. Mortgages are in arrears and they are unable to service loans, credit cards and other debt. The banks are demanding payment and are becoming more aggressive in their relentless pursuit of those in arrears.
You may be one of these people. Of all the options available to you, the fastest and simplest route back to normality is to file for bankruptcy in Scotland. Bankruptcy allows you to clear all of your debts in 12 months after which you can resume living without the unrelenting pressure and stress of debt. The Scottish system is much simpler than the rest of the UK, you do not have to go to Court and are administered by post and dealt with via email or telephone.
Scottish Bankruptcy was formed by Ciarán Doyle, a qualified accountant with over 20 years experience. In 2013 he took the decision to declare himself bankrupt in Scotland and started this website as a blog to record the experience of an Irish person going through the Scottish bankruptcy. Following the success of this blog he was inundated with requests from Irish people also looking at doing likewise and decided to set up Scottish Bankruptcy to provide a professional service to people on an on-going basis.


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President Barack Obama enacted a three-year extension to a visa program for religious workers.
Obama on Sept. 28 signed the law, passed by Congress with overwhelming margins earlier in September, extending the Special Immigrant Non-Minister Religious Worker Program until Sept. 30, 2015.
The legislation, first passed in 1990, has a built-in sunset provision and has been reauthorized seven times.
The law, which is particularly important to small Jewish communities in remote areas, makes available up to 5,000 permanent immigrant visas each year for religious workers of various denominations.
The small Jewish communities often find it difficult to fill positions and rely on the visas to bring in rabbis, cantors, kosher butchers, Hebrew school teachers and other religious workers.
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Franco-American relations have reached new heights because of a cultural gift exchange between the world's largest library and the premiere audiovisual archive in France. The Library of Congress and the French Institut National de l'Audiovisuel (INA), in an unprecedented collaboration, will exchange up to 500 hours of digitized film and television content over the next three years, reflecting how the United States and France have been portrayed in each other's media.
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington and INA Chairman and CEO Mathieu Gallet officially presented each other with the first set of programs in a special ceremony today in the Library's Thomas Jefferson Building. Also in attendance at the presentation were INA's International Affairs Officer Mathieu Fournet and Mike Mashon, head of the Moving Image Section at the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation.
"The Library's collaboration with INA will allow researchers to gain valuable insights from the depiction of the American experience over the past 110 years through the lens of another culture," said Billington. "The outcome of our efforts to preserve our nation's audiovisual heritage will be the opportunity to share our collective creative memory with the world, reflecting our common humanity and celebrating our uniqueness."
"For INA, this arrangement with the Library of Congress, after several years of necessary discussions, is a major step to realize this objective of having a world library where citizens may access, study and understand our history, evolution and thoughts through one of the greatest mirrors of humanity which is audiovisual production," said Gallet. "Our collaboration constitutes the starting point to build a wider perception of the world and to propose to all who desire, a vision based on what our countries have slowly built to reflect its life."
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- U.S. government-produced films such as the Department of Defense's "This is France" (1958);
- Travelogues and home movies such as "Prowling Around France with Will Rogers" (1927);
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Once Upon a Time aired its Season 1 finale on May 13, and the big question on everyone's minds now is what the broken curse will mean for Season 2 of the show — and its cast of fairy-tale characters. Wetpaint Entertainment caught up with Ginnifer Goodwin (Snow White/Mary Margaret), Lana Parrilla (the Evil Queen/Regina), and Jared Gilmore (Henry) at Disney's Upfronts on May 20, and the three stars dished on the freshman season's exciting end and their hopes and expectations for Season 2.
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Do you think that something bad is going to come from the magic?
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Are you done with the queen now? Do you think she's going to leave you alone for a while?
Maybe not. It depends. You never know.
What would you like to see happen with your character in the next season?
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What would you do with the sword?
Kill people. Bad guys.
Would you go after the witch?
No probably not. The witch scares me too much.
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Joined: Sep 2008
Location: Melcher, Iowa
Oddometer: 806
ST1100...I might just pull the trigger.
An inmate is checking out a slightly rough 1996 model for me today with 43k miles on it, and I've also found what looks to be an exceptionally clean 1991 in oh so pretty black for $900 more w/ 60k miles. Options are similiar on the two, risers, top cases, two brothers cans. I know the 91' has the old 28amp system unless owner has modified to the newer 40 amp, otherwise I think the models are nearly unchanged.
The 91' is closer to home as well, 7hrs compared to 11 one way, on top of that, the 91' is south(read possibly warmer lol) and I've got a pit stop going that direction(cousin, or my wifes uncle). But $900 more is a little hard to swallow for me right now. It's $2000 vs $2900 to be up front.
I'm buying this to replace a K1200rs I had, as well as an R1100RS(not both, just my last two sport-touring bikes). I'm hoping this one is a little more touring and comfy 2up as well as hoping for that well known honda reliability. I had a pair of VFR's and loved the V4's just always wanted to rev a little less when riding 2up(still way faster than needed).
Very excited as this is basically unplanned on my part, just sorta realized one night, hey I need a friggin st1100
2007 Victory Vegas Premium....finally I'm back on the road with another steed.
Gone...1998 Triumph Trophy 1200 2000 KTM Adventure 640, 1994 BMW R1100RS, 2002 BMW K1200RS,1999 VFR800, 1996 VFR750, 1985 Maxim X, 198x 250LTD
Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Sep 2010
Location: Cleveland, OH
Oddometer: 154
ST1100's are rock solid and deceptively fast... its not quite the same experience as a VFR, but they are darn good bikes, definitely a good touring rig. I was looking for an st11/13 and went the VFR route just for giggles.
Studly Adventurer
Joined: Sep 2008
Location: Melcher, Iowa
Oddometer: 806
I certainly don't expect it to be like riding my VFR once more. Those are great bikes imo, but best suited to solo work. That's only my opinion, alot of guys to tons of miles 2up on them it's just not for me and my nagging shoulder/back. Honestly, I don't expect it to even be like my R110RS, I loved that bike in the few twisty bits are around here, after I started to trust the front end better.
I suspect it'll be alot like my K12RS, only with more relaxed ergo's, not as much power, and better sounds.
2007 Victory Vegas Premium....finally I'm back on the road with another steed.
Gone...1998 Triumph Trophy 1200 2000 KTM Adventure 640, 1994 BMW R1100RS, 2002 BMW K1200RS,1999 VFR800, 1996 VFR750, 1985 Maxim X, 198x 250LTD
Sd Kfz 182
Joined: Sep 2006
Location: Lehigh Valley, PA
Oddometer: 1,655
If it's what you want, go for it! The only person who has to be happy with it is you.
Joined: Dec 2006
Location: chico,just below rag dump(nor-cal)
Oddometer: 12,901
I had the same experience a while ago (2 years) I was even looking at ST1300's,kept being too much money and really,they're too dang big/heavy. Then I looked at ST1100's. Just didnt grab me,never really been a Honda guy.
Then outta the blue,a 99 1200 Triumph Trophy came up,only 80 miles away,very low miles,very clean. It was 3 grand but only had 14000 on it,shiny nice with luggage and all.
Ive done the basic catch up maintenance and absolutely love the thing,it handles sweet and can be leaned way the heck over rarely dragging anything. Its more sporty then either Honda woulda been,big under stressed 1200 goes plenty fast enough with out working hard at all. Yet it goes into white noise mode on the slab,big quiet stable smooth bike with just enough wind protection.
When the occasional wild hair strikes,I can spin it quickly to 9500 and it pulls like a banshee doing so,140 mph is a happy speed for it,smooth and quiet,no sense of wind blast.
It just happens to fit,for me.
Big bikes are fun,Im a dirtbike guy at heart but enjoy some street mixed in.
Some bikes around at times
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Soquel, CA
Oddometer: 670
only thing that chases me away from the ST1100 is the timing belt ... I guess once bitten twice shy.
City Slicker
Joined: Sep 2010
Location: Here & There
Oddometer: 6,205
Check out st-owners.com for everything you'll need to know about STs.
Did mine at 98,000 miles and the belt looked new. Now it's good for another 100 thou. It really wasn't that difficult a job, just time consuming.
I wouldn't want to pay someone else to do it because off the time involved.
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Going nowhere slowly
Joined: May 2002
Location: The Submarine Mines
Oddometer: 22,795
Its a good bike, you would have a hard time going wrong with one. That said, the things to look out for:
Timing belt: If its sneaking up on 100k miles, it should be done. Otherwise you can let it be regardless of age - both 90k timing belts I've changed showed no signs of aging.
Final drive splines - the spider that inserts into the cush in the rear wheel needs to be lubed with 60% moly paste with every tire change. Its easy to overlook and catastrophic if you do.
The alternator: early ST11s had a 28A alternator, that small an output for a touring bike is a crime. The ST11A (ABS model) and later ST11s were shipped with a 40A alternator that is superior. If the one you're looking at has a 28A unit, it *can* be upgraded to the 40, but it isn't cheap or easy.
Relentless Underachiever
Joined: Feb 2006
Location: N/W Louisiana
Oddometer: 797
Absolutely no reason not to buy one of these great bikes.
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2002 Honda ST1100 "Stella" Gone but not forgotten!
Joined: Jun 2011
Location: The not so Frozen North
Oddometer: 92
I spent last summer (approx 5,000km) on a '92 ST100. Knew the bike and the reputation they have.
The Good: Fast, smooth, good range on a tank of gas, great motor
The Bad: Hottest bike I've ever ridden, Uncomfortable, only one position for your feet/legs, hard on the lower back. Tall for me and hard to move around in a parking lot.
The Ugly: Yep they are. Zero curb appeal. I like to see a motor when I look at a bike.
Final verdict: I could get past the looks if they were exceptionally comfortable but it was so hot to ride in anything but cold wet weather and the seat/bars/footpeg location had me squirming after an hour in the saddle. Too bad. I loved the motor. I got rid of it at the end of the season.
YMMV of course.
Studly Adventurer
Joined: Sep 2008
Location: Melcher, Iowa
Oddometer: 806
Definately don't like to hear those sort of reviews choppahead. I've not ridden on as of yet, perhaps I should try harder to arrange a test ride first(imagine that i know).
I've had some guys on here offer some nice bikes too, concours, zr7s, fz1 as well as an st11.
Both of the ST1100 I was looking at didn't work out(one failed an inmates inspection, the other sold).
I have located one I can get for $3000 but that's just a little over what I'm hoping to spend and it's as low as he is willing to go at this point.
2007 Victory Vegas Premium....finally I'm back on the road with another steed.
Gone...1998 Triumph Trophy 1200 2000 KTM Adventure 640, 1994 BMW R1100RS, 2002 BMW K1200RS,1999 VFR800, 1996 VFR750, 1985 Maxim X, 198x 250LTD
Oh boy that was close
Joined: Oct 2006
Location: Shaft City
Oddometer: 1,623
Another hot, heavy Honda.
I can't imagine how all those owners roll up over a hundred, two hundred, even over three hundred thousand miles on them.
Triumph Tiger 800
Honda ST1300
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Joined: Jun 2011
Location: The not so Frozen North
Oddometer: 92
Gotta admit I was suprised that I was so uncomfortable on the ST1100. I know their reputation as a serious hi-miler. I bought mine from a friend who'd owned it since '94 and had put over 100,000kms on it. I thought at last I'm getting a bike I can sit on for hours and eat up the miles, after years of HDs and other standard style bikes. I should note that it was my first full on, liquid cooled, tupperware touring bike, even though I fancy myself a 'touring' rider. I like to ride longer distances on back roads.
The first 2-4 hr ride I did was on a 80 degree day. It still had the higher windshield on it. Short of stripping down to my undies I could do nothing to cool down...
The previous owner is a big guy. The seat was well worn in and bars were stock. My butt was seriously hurting after an hour. On a 5 -6 hour ride I was squirming for most of it. Lack of alternative positions for my feet caused my knees and legs to get pretty stiff.
I traded it on an original style Victory cruiser. I know they're not everyone's cup of tea but with a Mustang seat, windshield and floorboards, the upright (kitchen chair) seating position and multiple options for foot placement make the same roads I covered on the ST in sweaty pain, pleasant afternoon rides. Plus, to my eye, the Victory has a much nicer, classic look.
Dreamer Extraordinaire
Joined: Jan 2009
Location: End of the Appalacians
Oddometer: 44
For what it's worth....
I've owned 2 of these, both '95 models, both red (the fast color). Put at least 70k on the first one, only cost me fuel, tires, oil. GREAT 2 up bike, if the gal didn't try and do some yoga as I was slowing to a stop you couldn't tell she was there. Massive power and when on the superslab I owned it. Had all kinds of sporty cars try and act like I was "in their way" if I slipped into the left lane to pass an 18 wheeler as they were crusing 3 car lengths back, I could see the nose of their car rise as I pulled out, drop to 4th, give it half the throttle, and they got small....best interstate bike I've ever had. Also bought a Uni-go trailer and pulled it to CO, Key West, and all over the Eastern mountians, only way you noticed it was crossing a railroad track or speed bump, you had that third bump!
I would have another one, except for the heat. You heard right, probably the hottest bike I've ridden EXCEPT for a Goldwing. I have no idea how in the hell I rode those things for so long. When I sold the 1st ST I bought a KLR, then a Vstrom lite, I'll never go back to any full faring bike, of course I used to ride with just jeans/t-shirt when on the wing, but learned the hard way that that asphault burns even if you just stop and lay down on it.
I hate to talk bad about the heat thing, but when I owned mine I hadn't ridden anything on the street (I'm an old dirt guy) so I really didn't know it was so hot. Once I rode the KLR in the summer I felt stupid for travelling on anything with a full fairing in the AL/FL heat.
The guy I sold my first one to is selling, not sure the price but I'm sure it's got over 100k on it now. I can get in touch with him if you like. Let me know.
Just my two cents, I have been totally impressed with my Vstrom Lite, 43,000 trouble free miles, ridden 2 up to Key West (yeah, I like it there), Stillwater MN and various other places, plenty of power to pass the trucks, good ergos, lots of aftermarket goodies, better fuel economy, and cruises at 85 indicated at 5k on the tach. I have added 1 tooth on the countersprocket and down 2 or 3 on the rear. Not sure what they are going for used, would probably be at or around the 3k and up mark.....but, if you decide against the ST, look at the Stroms, 650 and 1000 you could luck out.
Ok, drinking and rambling on ADV......sorry folks!
Good luck and great riding on whatever you get!
I still have the Uni-go and the hitch for the '95 st1100, if anyone is interested...
Oh, and my second ST? Cleaned about 20 yards of ditch out with it playing hooligan.....some neck surgery and withdrawls from pain meds actually got me to slow down! Who knew? (bike was totalled)
If we weren't all crazy we would go insane. (Jimmy Buffett)
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Rated 2.4 out of 5 by 5 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by doctou Teddy Bear I have the teddy bear all together and all the lights work and he will be sitting in a sleigh new Christmas. January 20, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Draylem608 I Like My Bear Sorry the others had problems with their bear...mine was just taken down after it's first Christmas having been snowed and rained upon and I love it. Everyone else has angels and deer...no one else in the neighborhood has this . I think the quality for the price I paid was great. I do agree the instructions were a little difficult to follow but my patient husband was able to finally figure out how to put the bear together. It looks great on the lawn once it's lighted. January 3, 2015
Rated 1 out of 5 by Luv4decorations Lighted Teddy Bear I ordered the Lighted Teddy Bear, thinking it would be great to add to my collection. I am so disappointed in the cheap quality, I have never seen such a mess . I put it in the dump. November 19, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by Chef Horrible So cute in the magazine. My burlap is all frayed and torn, both paws are lefty and do not fit into their slots. December 2, 2014
Product:433093-Lighted Teddy Bear


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On Tuesday, a panel of experts discussed the complex issues surrounding the fate of plundered, hidden, or vanished works of art during the Holocaust and World War II. The event was part of Northeastern's Holocaust Awareness Week.
A state of economic emergency
MIT professor and social activist Noam Chomsky shared his thoughts on the struggling U.S. economy on Monday evening at Northeastern's third annual Boston Symposium on Economics.
State committee's report calls for stricter gun laws
Northeastern University criminologist Jack McDevitt chaired an advisory committee that on Monday released a report recommending strategies to improve gun safety in Massachusetts, whose laws are already considered some of the nation's strongest.
The untold stories of slavery
In a campus lecture on Friday, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Douglas Blackmon said he writes about African American slavery because it's a way to infuse personality into stories that were originally written in dehumanizing ways.
'50 Years Forward' series honors civil rights efforts
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the landmark Civil Rights Act, Northeastern University has organized a yearlong series commemorating the people, events, and groups dedicated to civil rights in America and around the globe. These events include a Gallery 360 exhibit opening Thursday.
Libraries swapping stacks for bytes
Northeastern University celebrated the work of the newly created Digital Public Library of America with a daylong series of workshops focused on the future of the online repository.
Women's key role in Middle East transition
Northeastern's College of Social Sciences and Humanities recently co-hosted a two-day conference focused on the role of women in democratic transitions in the Middle East.
3Qs: The ethics of species 'de-extinction'
With the ability to clone animals from their genetic material, bringing back extinct species is no longer the stuff of science fiction. But is it ethical? We asked philosophy professor Ronald Sandler.
The evolution of language, from Shakespeare to present day
Assistant professor David Smith is leveraging digital humanities techniques to analyze syntactic changes throughout history in an effort to understand how languages evolve.
3Qs: Billionaires need a giving philosophy
Northeastern professor discusses why the wealthy should factor important moral and ethical choices into their giving decisions