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Man struck by car while texting remains hospitalized
Published: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 2:43 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 2:43 p.m.
A man struck by a car as he was texting on his cellphone while he was walking across a road earlier this month remains hospitalized.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said Steven Lee Lynch, 22, of Summerfield remains at Ocala Regional Medical Center in serious condition.
The car was a patrol vehicle driven by off-duty Marion County Sheriff's Office deputy Elizabeth Hart.
According to an FHP report, Lynch's cellphone revealed "he had been actively texting two subjects just prior to the collision, which could have contributed to his distraction from seeing the traffic on the roadway."
Lynch was wearing dark clothing and the area where the accident occurred, on Baseline Road near the city limits of Belleview, was dark. Hart told officials she did not see Lynch until the moment of collision, when she briefly saw the light from the cellphone he was carrying.
Toxicology reports for Hart and Lynch are pending. The deputy was not speeding at the time of the crash, officials said.
Hart, who received counseling after the incident, has returned to work.
- Austin L. Miller
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U.S. Department of State Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2001 - Tonga
|United States Department of State
|Publication Date
|4 March 2002
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|United States Department of State, U.S. Department of State Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2001 - Tonga , 4 March 2002, available at: http://www.refworld.org/docid/3c84d9978.html [accessed 31 May 2016]
|The report entitled "Country Reports on Human Rights Practices" is submitted to the Congress by the Department of State in compliance with sections 116(d) and 502(b) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (FAA), as amended, and section 504 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended. The law provides that the Secretary of State shall transmit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, by February 25 "a full and complete report regarding the status of internationally recognized human rights, within the meaning of subsection (A) in countries that receive assistance under this part, and (B) in all other foreign countries which are members of the United Nations and which are not otherwise the subject of a human rights report under this Act." We have also included reports on several countries that do not fall into the categories established by these statutes and that thus are not covered by the congressional requirement.
|This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States.
The Kingdom of Tonga is a constitutional monarchy in which political life is dominated by the King, the nobility, and a few prominent commoners. The judiciary is independent.
The security apparatus is composed of the Tonga Defense Services (TDS) and a police force. The 430-man TDS force is responsible to and controlled by the Minister of Defense, and the police force is responsible to and controlled by the Minister of Police and Prisons. Some members of the police committed human rights abuses.
The country has a population of approximately 105,000 and a per capita gross domestic product of approximately $2,200. The economy is based primarily on the cultivation of tropical and semitropical crops. The demand for imported goods and products has led to a substantial trade deficit. This deficit has been offset largely by remittances from Tongans employed abroad, overseas aid, and, to a lesser degree, tourism.
The Government's human rights record was generally poor in several areas, and the principal human rights abuse remained severe restrictions on the right of citizens to change their government. A relatively small group of commoners vocally challenges the Constitution, arguing for a more representative and accountable government. A member of the police repeatedly beat a prisoner in front of other police officers. Police and prosecutors reportedly used repeated postponements of court dates to harass and intimidate government critics. At times the authorities infringed on freedom of speech and of the press. Some women suffer from domestic violence, and discrimination limits the opportunities available to women. The right to form labor unions is restricted by the absence of regulations establishing procedures for their formation.
1. Respect for the Integrity of the Person, Including Freedom From:
a. Arbitrary or Unlawful Deprivation of Life
There were no reports of the arbitrary or unlawful deprivation of life committed by the Government or its agents.
b. Disappearance
There were no reports of politically motivated disappearances.
c. Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
The Constitution forbids torture and inhuman or degrading punishment or other such treatment; however, in August the Supreme Court awarded a prisoner $7,000 (14,000 pa'anga) as compensation after the Court determined that a police officer beat the prisoner repeatedly in order to elicit a confession. These beatings took place in front of other officers, and the officer threatened the prisoner with death if he complained. As far as is known, the police officer who administered the beatings was not punished.
Prison conditions are Spartan but reflect local living standards. Church representatives and family members are permitted to visit prisoners. No nongovernmental organizations (NGO's) attempted to monitor prison conditions, and the permissibility of such visits has not arisen.
d. Arbitrary Arrest, Detention, or Exile
The Constitution prohibits arbitrary arrest and detention, and the Government generally observes these prohibitions. The Constitution provides for the right to judicial determination of the legality of arrest, and this is observed in practice. There are no statutory limits to the length of time a suspect may be held prior to being charged; however, there were no reports of preventative detention or other lengthy pretrial detention. The law permits unlimited access by counsel and family members to detained persons.
The Government does not use forced exile.
e. Denial of Fair Public Trial
The Constitution provides for an independent judiciary, and the Government generally respects this provision in practice. The judiciary generally provides citizens with a fair and efficient judicial process. The judiciary, whose top judges historically have been foreigners, is independent of the King and the executive branch. Judges hold office "during good behavior" and otherwise may not be dismissed during their terms.
The court system consists of the Supreme Court (which has original jurisdiction over all major cases), the police magistrates' courts, a general court, a court martial for the TDS, a court tribunal for the police force, and a court of review for the Inland Revenue Department. The Court of Appeals, as the appellate court of last resort, is the highest court. The King's Privy Council presides over cases relating to disputes over titles of nobility and estate boundaries. The King has the right to commute a death sentence in cases of murder or treason.
The law provides for the right to a fair public trial, and the Government generally respects this in practice. A court may not summon anyone without providing the person a written indictment stating the offenses the person is accused of committing. Defendants are presumed innocent, are entitled to counsel, have a right of appeal, and are entitled to bail; lawyers have free access to defendants.
The police, in cooperation with government prosecutors, allegedly use repeated postponement of court dates and the filing of frivolous charges as a means to intimidate government critics. In one case, a human rights activist was scheduled to appear in court in March as a witness to a theft. He wrote a letter to a newspaper criticizing the Police Ministry and subsequently was charged with abetting theft (see Section 2.a.). His hearing was postponed several times during the year, and he was prevented from traveling out of the country until December, when a magistrate permitted him to visit family members living outside the country.
There were no reports of political prisoners.
f. Arbitrary Interference with Privacy, Family, Home, or Correspondence
The law prohibits such actions, and the Government generally respects these prohibitions in practice.
2. Respect for Civil Liberties, Including:
a. Freedom of Speech and Press
The Constitution provides for freedom of speech and of the press; however, at times the authorities infringed on these rights. In March a citizen who was scheduled to appear in court as a witness to a theft wrote a letter to a newspaper criticizing the Police Ministry and subsequently was charged with abetting theft (see Sections 1.e. and 2.d.).
There are eight newspapers and newsmagazines in print: Three weeklies (one of which is government owned); three monthlies; one bimonthly; and one quarterly. There are two privately owned television stations and one government-owned station. The Government owns a radio station, which broadcasts on both AM and FM frequencies. There are three privately owned radio stations.
While there is little editorializing in the government-owned media, opposition opinion appears regularly in the form of letters to the editor alongside government statements and letters. The law allows government officials to bring defamation suits, and suits by such officials and other individuals against media outlets for allowing interviewees to voice allegedly defamatory remarks may have the practical effect of limiting freedom of speech. During the year, government officials filed several defamation suits against the media. However, the national media from time to time carries comments critical of government practices and policies, including some made by prominent citizens.
Academic freedom is respected.
b. Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and Association
The law provides for the freedoms of assembly and association, and the Government generally respects these rights in practice.
c. Freedom of Religion
The Constitution provides for freedom of religion, and the Government generally respects this right in practice.
The Tonga Broadcasting Commission (TBC) maintains policy guidelines regarding the broadcast of religious programming on Radio Tonga. The TBC guidelines state that in view of "the character of the listening public," those who preach on Radio Tonga must confine their preaching "within the limits of the mainstream Christian tradition." This policy applies to all churches. Due to this policy, the TBC does not allow members of the Baha'i Faith to discuss the tenets of their religion, or to refer to the founder, Baha'ullah, by name. Similarly, the TBC does not allow the Mormon Church to discuss its founder, Joseph Smith, or the Book of Mormon by name. Mormons utilize Radio Tonga for the announcement of church activities and functions. Other faiths also utilize Radio Tonga. Members of the Baha'i Faith utilize a privately owned radio station for program activities and the announcement of functions. A government-owned newspaper occasionally carries news articles about Baha'i activities or events, as well as those of other faiths.
d. Freedom of Movement Within the Country, Foreign Travel, Emigration, and Repatriation
The law provides for these rights, and the Government generally respects them in practice. Citizens are free to travel at will within the country and abroad. However, in March a government critic was prevented from traveling abroad by the repeated postponement of the court case in which he was involved (see Sections 1.e. and 2.a.). In December following special representations to a magistrate, he was permitted to visit relatives residing outside the country.
No person is known to have applied for refugee status, and the Government has not formulated a formal policy regarding refugees, asylees, or first asylum. The issue of the provision of first asylum has never arisen.
3. Respect for Political Rights: The Right of Citizens to Change Their Government
Citizens do not have the ability to change their leaders or the system of government. The King and 33 hereditary nobles dominate political life. They assert authority largely through control of substantial landholdings and their dominant numbers in the Legislative Assembly (Parliament). While the Constitution allows the monarch broad powers, many of which do not require the legislative branch's endorsement, the King at times permits "the system" to operate without his guidance. The King appoints the Prime Minister and appoints and presides over the Privy Council (called the Cabinet when the King is not presiding), which makes major policy decisions. The Cabinet is made up of nine ministers and two governors; it includes both nobles and commoners, who serve at the King's pleasure.
The unicameral Legislative Assembly consists of the Cabinet, nine nobles elected by their peers, and nine representatives elected by the general population. The King appoints the Speaker from among the representatives of the nobles. In 2000 the King appointed his son, Prince Ulukalala Lavaka Ata, as Prime Minister. As Prime Minister, the Prince also holds five other ministerial portfolios, including those of defense and foreign affairs.
Cabinet members and nobles usually vote as a bloc; however, votes related to impeachment charges against a commoner member of the Cabinet demonstrated that nobles and the representatives of the general population may override the Cabinet's wishes at times. During the year, the establishment of a Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry into a national trust fund account led to the September resignations of the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Education from both their cabinet portfolios and from their positions as trustees of the account.
Very few citizens challenge the retention of the monarchy; the King is greatly respected. However, in recent years, a number of persons both inside and outside the establishment have called for democratic change, usually emphasizing the importance of more government accountability. A prodemocracy movement continued during the year, although it lacks formal structure due to differences of views among its leaders. All nine current representatives of the general population advocate various degrees of democratic reform. Proposals for constitutional revision tend to center on the popular election of all parliamentarians, with the parliamentarians then selecting their speaker. In January the Prime Minister announced that the King had directed the formation of three Cabinet committees to examine the core functions of the government under the Constitution and the law, examine the government's other functions, and review the structure of the civil service. No public input was solicited, and the results of the review (which were to be completed in March) had not been announced by year's end.
The percentage of women in government and politics does not reflect accurately their numbers in the population. No woman has ever served as a government minister. There are no female Members of Parliament, although there have been in the past.
4. Governmental Attitude Regarding International and Nongovernmental Investigation of Alleged Violations of Human Rights
There are no legal barriers to the formation of domestic NGO's that concern themselves with human rights. Some domestic NGO's include among their interests human rights problems, although none undertakes investigations of alleged violations. No international NGO's are known to have made requests to investigate alleged human rights violations.
5. Discrimination Based on Race, Sex, Religion, Disability, Language, or Social Status
Social, cultural, and economic facilities are available to all citizens regardless of race or religion; however, members of the hereditary nobility have substantial advantages, including control over most land and a generally privileged status. Nonetheless it is possible for ordinary citizens to rise to cabinet positions in government and to accumulate great wealth and status in the private sector.
Domestic violence seldom is publicized, but it is a problem, and anecdotal reports suggest that it is increasing. Incidents of wife beating generally are addressed in traditional ways within families or by village elders. Such abuse seldom is reported to the police. Abused wives sometimes return to their families if mediation fails. Cases of domestic violence could be prosecuted under laws against physical assault. There are shelters for abused and troubled women, most church affiliated, and the Free Wesleyan Church runs a hot line for "women in trouble."
Rape is punishable by imprisonment for a term of up to 15 years' imprisonment. However, the law does not recognize domestic rape and specifically states that "carnal intercourse by a man and his wife shall not under any circumstance be deemed rape." During 2000 the police report a marked increase in reports of rape and attempted rape, as well as in such crimes as attempt to have carnal knowledge and indecent assault, and indecent assault upon a child.
Prostitution, which is illegal, also reportedly was increasing.
The country is male dominated, and women generally occupy a subordinate role. For a woman to rise to a position of leadership, she usually must have the support of the nobility or to possess exceptional talent. The King's mother reigned for many years, and a royal princess is one of the country's most prominent businesspersons. Some female commoners hold senior leadership positions in business. Sexual harassment as such is not a crime, but physical sexual harassment can be prosecuted as indecent assault.
Inheritance laws, especially those dealing with land, discriminate against women. Women may lease but not own land. Under the inheritance laws, the claim to his father's estate of a male child born out of wedlock takes precedence over the claim of the deceased's widow or daughter.
The Women and Development Center (formerly the Women's Affairs Unit) in the Prime Minister's office was established in 1993. Although some NGO's initially viewed this unit with suspicion, it appeared to be functioning cooperatively with them. It includes as its objectives the promotion of "the full and equal participation of men, women, and children in economic, social, and cultural development" and the integration of women into the mainstream and enhancing their economic status and role in the economy. Many young, educated women still consider the unit to be ineffective. A government-sponsored National Council of Women has conducted training workshops, especially in rural areas, and contributed to women's social and economic needs.
The Center for Women and Children, an NGO under the auspices of the Catholic Church, focuses on improving the economic and social conditions of women and offers an advisory service to women "in crisis."
The Government is committed to children's human rights and welfare and provides commensurate funding for children's welfare within the context of the total resources available to it. Education is compulsory from ages 6 to 14. Although it is sometimes criticized as being of poor quality, education is provided for all children through Form 6 (high school). Almost all children attend school.
The Government provides free basic medical care to children. Child abuse is rare and has not become a source of concern in a society in which the extended family participates in child rearing.
Persons With Disabilities
There are no mandated provisions for accessibility to buildings and services for persons with disabilities. There were no reported complaints of discrimination in employment, education, or provision of other government services. The education of children with special needs has been a longstanding priority of the Queen.
National/Racial/Ethnic Minorities
In 2000 a member of the royal family commented publicly on what he called the country's "racially based land laws" (foreigners are prohibited constitutionally from owning or leasing land) and stated that a previous spate of violence against Chinese-owned shops was racially motivated. Later in 2000, the hereditary noble of a district in the western part of Tongatapu announced that Chinese-owned stores were banned from his district, and at approximately the same time, the Ministry of Labor, Commerce, and Industries froze the issuing of new licenses for small-scale retail stores. The freeze on issuing new licenses subsequently was lifted, but the hereditary noble's ban (which includes Tongans from outside the district as well) continues at year's end.
6. Worker Rights
a. The Right of Association
Workers have the right to form unions under the 1963 Trade Union Act; however, regulations establishing the procedures under which unions may be formed never have been promulgated, and there are no unions. The Friendly Islands Teachers Association and the Tonga Nurses Association are incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act. However, they have no formal bargaining rights under that act.
The 1963 Act provides workers with the right to strike; however, implementing regulations never have been formulated. There were no strikes during the year.
b. The Right to Organize and Bargain Collectively
Since no unions have been formed, collective bargaining is not practiced.
Labor laws and regulations are enforced in all sectors of the economy, including in the two small export zones.
c. Prohibition of Forced or Compulsory Labor
The law prohibits forced or compulsory labor including forced and bonded labor by children, and there were no reports that such practices occurred.
d. Status of Child Labor Practices and Minimum Age for Employment
Although there is no legislation prohibiting child labor, it does not exist in the wage economy. The Government prohibits forced and bonded labor by children, and such practices are not known to occur (see Section 6.c.).
The country is not a member of the International Labor Organization (ILO) and therefore has not ratified ILO Convention 182 on the worst forms of child labor.
e. Acceptable Conditions of Work
There is no minimum wage law, although there are government guidelines for wage levels. Labor laws and regulations, enforced by the Ministry of Labor, Commerce, and Industries, limit the workweek to 40 hours. The Ministry of Labor enforces laws and regulations reasonably well in the wage sector of the economy, particularly on the main island of Tongatapu. Enforcement in the agricultural sector and on the outer islands is limited.
Industrial accidents are rare, since few industries exist that would expose workers to significant danger; thus, the Government seldom addresses industrial safety standards, including the right of workers to remove themselves from dangerous work situations.
f. Trafficking in Persons
The law does not specifically address trafficking in persons; however, there were no reports that persons were trafficked to, from, or within, the country.

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We arrived at the Muhammad Ali Center for the Ferdinand's Ball not sure what to expect as I have never been there before. We entered the lobby and were ushered back to a press conference with Ferdinand's Ball founders sisters Kim Boyle and Aimee Boyle Wulfeck, Peyton Siva of the University of Louisville Cards NCAA National Champion Basketball Team and official celebrity host of the Ball, Bonnie-Jill Laflin who is an NBA scout and model, Hollie Huggins a ESPN Nascar expert, and Old Friends founder Michael Blowen.
Peyton Siva, Holly Huggins, Bonnie-Jill Laflin, and Michael Blowen answer questions from the media.
At the press conference Ferdinand's Ball founders Kim and Aimee were asked how they came about creating this event. They said they visited Old Friends Equine, the beneficiary of the event, talked to Old Friend's founder Michael Blowen about the plight of Kentucky Derby winning horse Ferdinand who was standing at stud in Japan when he was sent to slaughter there after his breeding career ended. This is the reason Michael Blowen started Old Friends to provide a place for a dignified retirement for Thoroughbreds whose racing or breeding careers had ended. They are the only Thoroughbred retirement facility that takes stallions. Kim and Amee decided there should be a Derby event that fund raised for the Thoroughbreds themselves after their relatively short racing careers were over and they needed a safety net to ensure they had a good life afterwards, thus Ferdinand's Ball was created. That first year was not easy for the sisters to get sponsors as the businesses they approached did not know who they were and were wary of sponsoring the event. Four years later things have changed dramatically for their event.
Ferdinand's Ball founders Kim Boyle and Aimee Boyle Wulfeck get their photo taken with host Peyton Siva.
I asked Peyton Siva how he felt about having such an incredible experience of winning the NCAA National Championship as part of the U of L Card's Basketball Team. He responded that it was an incredible experience, one he would never forget. As for agreeing to be the host for this year's Ferdinand's Ball he said being from Seattle there isn't much in the way of horse racing up there but since coming to Louisville he has learned about and admired the athleticism of the thoroughbred horse and that it was his way of giving back to the community that has been so supportive. The founders of Ferdinand's Ball sisters Kim and Amee said when they asked Peyton if he would be the host of their Ball this year there was no hesitation on his part and he immediately said yes. I couldn't help but ask the question as to who he was going to bet on in the Derby. With a big grin he said he had to go with Coach Pitino's horse Goldencents. I must say he was a very gracious host and allowed many adoring guests to have their photos taken with him and allowed the media to interview him. He appeared to be really enjoying himself.
Peyton Siva answers questions at the press conference held before the Ball.
When regular Ferdinand Ball attendees Bonnie-Jill Laflin and Holly Huggins were asked how they got involved with Ferdinand's Ball they also said it was from visiting Old Friends Equine and meeting charismatic Old Friends founder Michael Blown, who will tell visitors to the retirement facility about the plight of the many retiring Thoroughbreds who come off the racetrack at a young age that need new homes or who are needing somewhere else to go when their breeding careers end. They wanted to support Michael and they admired what he was doing at Old Friends for the horses.
Celebrity guests Bonnie-Jill Laflin and Holly Huggins pose on the red carpet with event founders Kim Boyle and Aimee Boyle Wulfeck.
Old Friends founder Michael Blowen explained about what had happened with Kentucky Derby winner Ferdinand and how all the horses at Old Friends had together won $90,000,000 in purses and in the breeding shed probably earned approximately a billion dollars in breeding fees. He felt they had earned a dignified retirement and he made sure it happened by founding Old Friends. He thanked Kim and Amee for having the event and making Old Friends the beneficiary, and Peyton for coming aboard as host, and for the continuing support of Laflin and Huggins.
Old Friends founder Michael Blowen answers questions from the media at the press conference.
Other celebrity guests in attendance were ESPN sports caster Jeannine Edwards, Olympic swimmers and Louisville natives Caroline Burckle who won a bronze medal in the Olympics, and her brother and fellow Olympic swimmer Clark Burckle. Tom Bulleit who is the founder of Bulleit Bourbon was also in attendance. Award winning artist Donna Bernstein once again created her equine masterpiece that was auctioned off at the event. She has an exhibit going on at the Brown Gallery. Matt Jones and Drew Franklin of Kentucky Sports Radio were in attendance. We also spotted local favorite talk show host Terry Meiners and wife who attended last year's event also.
ESPN Sportscaster Jeannine Edwards poses on the red carpet for media.
After the press conference guests and celebrities alike walked the red carpet for photo opportunities from media then guests were directed to the LeRoy Neiman Gallery and the adjoining outdoor Brown-Foreman Pavillion for cocktails and appetizers. The view of the surrounding city and river were fabulous. Interviews were conducted by the media in this outdoor setting of the various celebrities in attendance. At this point we discovered that the player who played center for the U of L's NCAA National Championship Basketball Team had arrived. He could not be missed as he towered over everyone else, Gorgui Dieng had arrived. Dieng quickly became a favorite for guests to get their photos taken with and he was very gracious and polite with guests and allowed the media to interview him.
The view of the cityscape was amazing for guests to enjoy.
It became time to head up to the View Pointe Hall and View Pointe North for the main event, which provided great views of the cityscape. Guests dined on some delicious gourmet appetizers and enjoyed the open bars provided by Bulleit Bourbon, Tito's Vodka, and Arabella Wines. Fabulous silent auction items were on display including some pretty amazing sports and music items that were autographed by famous personalities. Louisville's favorite party band, The Crashers, had guests up dancing and put on a great show. Guests were also having a great time with the Magnolia Photo Booth as they could dawn hats and other costume items for their photos.
Guests dined on delicious gourmet appetizers.
The Crashers had the dance floor full with guests dancing the night away.
The time came for Jockey Rosie Napravnik to receive her Ferdinand's Award for her support of Old Friends and ethical thoroughbred retirement. When Michael Blowen gave her the award he urged the guests to bet on Rosie and her horse Mylute in the 139th Kentucky Derby and the crowd cheered her. He also wished her well in winning the Oaks again this year, she won it last year. Mylute's owner, Paul Bulmahn, was on hand for the occasion.
Old Friends Founder Michael Blowen presents Jockey Rosie Napravnik with the Ferdinand's Award.
Congrats to sisters Aimee and Kim as they have taken this event a very long way since that first year and it was a smashing success ladies.
What a great venue for Ferdinand's Ball.
After hanging around and listening to The Crashers it was time to head home. As I was driving through downtown Louisville I saw many limousines, most likely carrying Derby guests around this fabulous town, and between attending Ferdinand's Ball and seeing all those limos I went home with a big smile on my face. There is only one place you can go to experience the Kentucky Derby and it is in Louisville, Kentucky.
View our slide show below for many more photos taken at this event.
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Fast and Easy Cowl
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Pattern Number: L0427C This stylish cowl is crocheted sideways for a ribbed effect. The self-striping colorways of Amazing create beautiful stripes as your work, so you don't have to change yarn to change colors. Click here to view it in other colorways.
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner (Level 1)
SIZE: One Size
Finished Circumference About 26 in. (66 cm) Finished Height About 14 in. (35.5 cm)
CORRECTIONS: (applied Apr 17, 2012)
COWL Row 2: Chain 1, turn, working in back loops only, single crochet in each single crochet across.Repeat Row 2 until piece measures about 26 in. (66 cm) from beginning. only about 26 in. (66 cm) 2 yds. (2 meters) of yarn remains. Do not fasten off.The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
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COWL Chain 45.
Row 1: Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across - 44 single crochet at the end of this row.
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What's worse than getting caught 40 miles into a 100-mile enduro in a sudden downpour on a 52-degree day? Sweating your butt off in a full-on riding jacket for those entire 100 miles when a rainy weather forecast proves wrong.
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Then, you just detach it, unzip the pouch, turn it right side out and slip it on. A thin hood that you can wear under a helmet unzips from the collar.
Klim isn't the first gear company to come out with a jacket that has its own self-storing pouch. But where the Stow Away distinguishes itself is in the construction and fit of the jacket itself.
The Stow Away has a Gore-Tex waterproof shell and a moisture-wicking polyester liner. In typical KLIM fashion, the jacket is well constructed. It's tough. As long as it's not abused, the Stow Away will last several seasons without a whimper. This is, of course, not an armored jacket. It's designed to be svelte, not sturdy, and stop rain, not rocks.
The design is typical for KLIM, understated and business like. If flashy graphics are your thing, this probably isn't your jacket. If you're more concerned with function than something that will be out of style six months from now, it probably is. It does have a small amount of flash, if you can call it that: The sleeve logos are reflective for some extra safety when a transfer section takes you out on the open road.
Fit is excellent. In my experience, KLIM gear runs a little big, but the Stow Away fits as advertised. The sleeves, though, are generously long, which is just how you want them. Unless you can buckle your boots without bending over, you shouldn't have a problem with the adjustable cuffs easily covering your wrists.
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Like most KLIM stuff, the Stow Away isn't going to lead the market on pricing. Its $199.99 retail price is definitely on the high end for a non-armored jacket. That said, also like most KLIM stuff, it doesn't compromise. It fits great, does exactly what it advertises and will last for years.
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Rocker Beck turned down multiple offers to create the theme song to acclaimed TV series "Mad Men."
The "Loser" hitmaker has penned a number of tracks for films and TV shows over the years, but one opportunity that passed him by was for the advertising-focused drama, which has since gone on to win multiple accolades, including 15 Emmy Awards.
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An official at Marine Corps Headquarters in Virginia tells WITN that projected cuts to the number of troops stationed aboard Camp Lejeune has not been decided.
"There is a lot of rumor and conjecture right now about cutbacks. However, nothing has been officially decided," said Lieutenant Colonel Chris Hughes to WITN's Carly Swain Tuesday morning. "The Corps has been forthright about inevitable cut backs, but they will balance those cuts with allowing Marines to finish their tours of duty."
LtCol. Hughes was responding to a report that some battalions at Camp Lejeune would be cut. The Jacksonville Daily News reported the base in Jacksonville will lose 7,000 troops between 2012 and 2016.
"Once the bottle stops spinning, we'll likely be cut down to 180,000, [which is] more than before wartime," Hughes said.
Hughes had this advice for Camp Lejeune Marines: "There's plenty of speculation. Cuts will come, but listen to your command. Listen for General Amos for direction and information."
The Jacksonville Daily News reports the base is projected to lose 7,000 troops between 2012 and 2016.
The paper says all three battalions from the 9th Marine Regiment, one artillery battalion, and the 2nd maintenance and 2nd supply battalions will be deactivated. The 9th Marine Regiment was re-activated in 2007 to increase military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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That is a work of beauty! What a lovely map. Wow! That definitely deserves some rep!
First of all, I want to say a huge 'thank you' to the Cartographers' Guild and especially those who gave me critique and pointers along the way for this project. You've helped turn a good map into a great map, and I am indebted to you all. (The original WIP/Critique thread can be found here:http://www.cartographersguild.com/showthread.php?t=5016)
Map Background:
This is the map of Valcia, the land in an upcoming novel series I've been working off/on for the past 5 or so years. I tend to be a very visual person, and wanted to make a detailed visual representation of the land in the novels to make it easier to gauge distances, travel times, etc. My sharing of this map wasn't so much a ploy to garner interest in the novels (it is still a long, long ways off from being anywhere close to complete), but rather to gain insights as to how I could make the map itself better. I had worked on the map on my own and liked how it looked from a graphic design standpoint (I'm a graphic design hobbyist), but then I found the Cartographers' Guild and thought I'd get some input from those who know map-making best, especially since this was my first cartographic project (wish I would have found this place before I started though, haha).
At any rate, it quickly became apparent that my 'finished' map still needed some work. By following the graciously provided tips and pointers given to me, the map of Valcia has turned from a decent, almost 'video game-esque' map into something truly stunning and perfectly at home in an ancient fantasy setting.
Map Details:
The original version took me 15 days to create in Illustrator and Photoshop, working everyday anywhere from 4-10 hours/day. The entire map was originally sketched out with pencil & paper and scanned onto my PC some time ago, but it wasn't until recently that I decided to go all out with it.
I had tried to make a decent depiction of Valcia before by purchasing and using Fractal Mapper 8.0, but was displeased with the results (most likely due to my own inexperience with the program itself). I since decided that if I wanted this done right, I wasn't going to be able to take any shortcuts and needed to do it myself - by 'hand'.
I started by tracing over the sketch in Illustrator and 'hand-drew' (pencil tool & brush effects) all the lines, outlines, and details - rivers, lakes coastlines, islands, forest, and yes - even the mountains (very tedious). Once I completed all the outlines in Illustrator, I ported the data over to Photoshop to fill in the color and visual effects, and added in all the labels.
Every detail in the map is unique - meaning that every river, forest, lake, mountain, etc was individually drawn in and detailed. Also, every element in the map is original content created specifically for the map (IE no generic elements were used, such as symbols, trees, towns, etc) except for the fonts, of course.
It then took another few days of tinkering with it to get it where it is now, once again thanks to the pointers I received from this community. I added in a gritty sepia overlay to make it feel more aged, changed all the fonts to more 'hand-written' styles, added a crack for realism, and rendered some lighting effects which produced the result attached below.
Feel free to use this map for whatever personal uses you like. If the novels don't take off, at least the map will get some use this way, haha. And if the novels do get published, I guess you all can say 'I knew him when'.
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That is a work of beauty! What a lovely map. Wow! That definitely deserves some rep!
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Very sexy map! Love the soft look to it. Gonna have to rep this one!
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Absolutely stunning! Congratulations, and thank you for sharing.
Very nicely done, when I read how you did it I expected it to look more illustratorish, but it's got a very nice natural feel to it.
As repeated, it is a very nice map. Good luck with writing your novel!
That's one of the better maps I have seen in some time. Have you ever heard of Painter XI? It simulates natural media like watercolors, etc... plus heavy relies on using a Wacom Tablet to do that with... consider it, I think it is more you style then JUST Photoshop and Illustrator.
Wow, again thats a great map. I made it my Desktop Wallpaper to help inspire me... thanks
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The map is beautiful, and the publisher won't even have to hire an artist to do a map for you!
Seriously, if you do get published, put in a good word for me, eh?
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|Extension offers new class on food and fitness
For those who have tried every diet around without success, a new approach is available.
"In Tune with Food and Fitness," a class offered by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, is designed to help participants get back in touch with skills they need for healthy living. Registration is under way now and the class begins in February. Nebraskans can participate in the weekly sessions from their home computers or, in some areas, at their local Extension office.
"This class is not a diet class, nor is it an exercise class," said extension educator Becky Versch, one of the coordinators. "It's about slowing down and getting back in touch with the cues our bodies send to help us monitor both our eating and our exercise."
"In Tune with Food and Fitness" will consist of weekly webinars each Thursday from noon-1 p.m. CST for six weeks (Feb. 3 through March 10, 2011). Archived sessions will be available for those who want to watch it later at their convenience.
In either case, a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox, is the only software needed. The online sessions use the UNL Blackboard system, where participants can have interactive discussions with other class members and extension personnel.
There is a fee. Registration runs through Jan. 25, after which the registration fee increases. On-line registration is available at go.unl.edu/intune. Registration forms also can be downloaded from http://food.unl.edu/web/fnh/in-tune.
Versch said the class will examine eating styles and how eating styles affect eating habits. Participants will explore ways to cope with emotions without using food. And they'll learn to "honor hunger" by monitoring portion sizes and recognizing when they're hungry and full.
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A waning crescent moon is sometimes called an old moon. It's seen in the east before dawn.
At this moon phase, the moon has moved nearly entirely around in its orbit of Earth, as measured from one new moon to the next.
Because the moon is nearly on a line with the Earth and sun again, the day hemisphere of the moon is facing mostly away from us once more. We see only a slender fraction of the moon's day side: a crescent moon.
Each morning before dawn, because the moon is moving eastward in orbit around Earth, the moon appears closer to the sunrise glare. We see less and less of the moon's day side, and thus the crescent in the east before dawn appears thinner each day.
The moon, as always, is rising in the east day after day. But most people won't see this moon phase unless they get up early. When the sun comes up, and the sky grows brighter, the waning crescent moon fades. Now the moon is so near the Earth/sun line that the sun's glare is drowning this slim moon from view.
Still, the waning crescent is up there, nearly all day long, moving ahead of the sun across the sky's dome. It sets in the west several hours or less before sunset.
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Now... That! Is awesome.
I've been meaning to do this for a long time, so I started on it Friday and picked it back up this morning. A long time ago, the inspiration for this site came from an image I was making for fun. I made the image and built the site's logo/layout off of it, and it's held true to that design concept ever since.
The image was made back in my novice days of modeling/rendering...I built everything haphazardly with no thought towards scale or realism until after everything was modeled...for example, in the above site header image...that map is about 2500 inches tall. Wow.
Since modern renderers and lighting calculations rely so heavily on scale, I decided to go through the trouble of scaling everything down to real scale...Which sounds easy, except for the fact that when you scale something, that scale factor is stored and maintained. so a 2500" piece of paper is still a 2500" piece of paper that is scaled down to 1.9% or something like that...Instead I had to resize everything. resize means to recreate a lot of it at a different scale, and for some things I was able to scale the vertices down while maintaining a 100% scale factor (crystals, bezier curves, etc.) All of this brings me to where it is now. Getting the magical glow and scene lighting to look good.
What you have here lighting wise is two candles off to the right, and one directional moonlight beam coming from the top left of the image. I'm not sure how accurate it LOOKS though, and thats where I need some advice. I need advice on lighting, and glow, and texture.
I'm aware of the tesselation anomalies in the metal textures, and I'm aware of the aliasing on the metallic edges...That will all go away when I do my final render that involves turning the settings way up. What I'm looking for is feedback on composition, lighting, and texture choice. Let me have it!
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Now... That! Is awesome.
I do like the composition and things do look to be in scale. Maybe add some ink to the quill...
As for the lighting, I am not too sure where the second candle is located....(clock-ray location please?) because the shadows of the glowing gems look a bit off. Also, wouldn't the g;ow of said gems counter any effect from the candles? I also do not see any lighting/shadow from the moonlight.....I see reflections on the face, but no lighting effects...
I do like the shadow cast by the ink bottle...nice and subtle
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Korash, I like te idea of ink on the quill...The two candles are pretty much side by side on the right hand side, they're only casting the equivalent of one light because they're close together, distance apart is about 5 inches (kinda like a two candle candelabra). One wasn't bright enough, so I just cloned it instead of doublign the brightness (for realism)
I'm definitely not satisfied with the balance of the glow, versus the scene lighting, so yes, I think the glow from the gems should definitely cancel out the shadows. Also, the gems need to appear to glow internally, not externally. If you look at the gems in the site header you'll see the diffrence...they were done a different older way using shaders that I think I'm goign to revive.
As for the moonlight, it's not really supposed to cast any really noticeable shadows...I have shadows for it turned on, but the size of the moonlight emitter is large in order to make the shadow edges very diffuse...The moonlight was basically to cast some white light on the scene so it's not so yellow.
The ink bottle is the most complex shader solution in the scene. It's actually three different index of refraction calculations: Ink to Air 1.33/1=1.33, Glass to Air 1.5/1=1.5, Ink to Glass 1.5/1.33=.83. This gives the correct refraction for the different surface interactions as light passes through it, lol. Neat
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Are the gems glued in place? If not, they would not stay in a "realistic" model. As an aside, I prefer the top banner's more pointy gem on the "bottom"(read closest to viewer)
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Hmmm, good idea...move the pointy gem to the front.
Is "magic" not a good enough excuse for the gems staying in place? They are glowing ya know I'll see what I can do.
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If you're going to put ink on the quill I'd remove the cork from the ink bottle (if possible).. maybe have the cork dripping ink onto the table. Also, perhaps add a little more definition to the quill feathers.
I think magic is a fine reason for holding the gems in place, but if you want the added realism you could always wrap a tiny piece of steel-silk thread or the like around the gem that can be attached to the corresponding prong.
Overall it's just awesome... I'm so jealous..wish I could do stuff like that.
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I'm doing a render now with the cork off and some wire wrapped around the gemstones to hold them in place. I've also adjusted the lighting a little, and for some reason, the stupid gems were creating a glow, but they weren't casting light...I've fixed that now, and they're actually making little pools of light on the table and map and stuff. Also, some more texture tweaks.
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Here it is. I experimented a little with the surface of the metal this time also, and made the edges of the metal beveled for added realism. Next trick will be to add some patina or scratches to the surface of the metals or something. Also the ink on the cork needs to be added. What do you all think of the wires holding in the gems? keep or lose?
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Honestly, I think it's going to come down to which way you prefer the gems. To me, it looks great both ways. If you don't like the wire look though.. you could always try some braided strands, or maybe even some ornate metal gem settings.
Personally, I like what you did with the cork.. although now the top part of the bottle gets a little bit lost in the background.. at least to me it does. Any chance you can add a bit of dried ink to it.. or maybe some type of silver band around the top to make it stand out more?
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Turns out we weren't the only people that were surprised when Justin Timberlake announced that he had plans to release his first solo album in almost seven years. According to former N'Sync band mate Lance Bass, the entire group had absolutely no idea that Justin Timberlake was going to be making and releasing new music again. He said, "He's been so busy and even hid from us that he did an album, so I was as surprised as everyone else that he released this new music," and that they haven't even been able to catch up! OUCH! As for his new single "Suit and Tie" though, Lance Bass says he loves it! The saddest part, Lance doesn't see N'Sync reuniting on the road anytime soon because they are all so content with their lives right now. BOO!
Don't mess with the Kardashian sisters! Kim, Khloe and Kourtney are all furious with their ex-step mother for selling stories about their deceased father and are waging a war against her. Khloe is on a Twitter rampage slamming her, Kim's retweeting them, it's out of control. Some of the tweets are as bad as "How can such a piece of trash even mention my fathers name! You married him on his death bed while he was not even aware of his surroundings." DON'T MESS WITH THE KARDASHIANS!
Robin Roberts is staying true to her word of getting back to Good Morning America as soon as possible, and she's proving it with her hard work! She's been doing a series of practice dry-runs at the studio in anticipation of returning to her anchoring duties next month. Her alarm clock gets set, she works out and shows up at the studio at 5 am after getting up at 3:45 AM. REST GIRL ! I'm so nervous she's going to burn herself out!
How would you like to see Lance Armstrong in a skin-tight dancing outfit? Well, he's been asked many times over the years to do ABC's Dancing With The Stars. He has said no every time and now producers are asking him to do the next installment that will air this Spring. Again, they got a big fat no. But turns out Dancing With The Stars wants him now more than ever after everything that has happened and they think he's exactly what the show needs to bring back viewers.
Is Justin Bieber headed downhill? A radio host in North Carolina said that she was minding her own business and working out at the gym when she saw Justin Bieber and someone who appeared to be his trainer and backup dancer walk in. She apparently approached the Biebs and asked for a picture. He said no. Then Justin Bieber started mocking her workout, cursing at her and the radio host went as far as saying that he SPIT in her water bottle! She actually drank it! A complaint with the hotel was filed. The hotel won't confirm or deny the story and Justin Bieber's team is saying its all not true.They were in the gym, and they were making snide comments to EACH OTHER but absolutely NONE were directed at the woman. I say, LIES!
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At the end of the day, the good guys got the bad guys — this time, two brothers in crime whose heartless acts ripped apart dozens of innocent lives. It didn't take 18 years, as with Kaczynski, and that is a tribute to law enforcement people and social media, but the compression of time and the shocking succession of events left us traumatized. We were grateful for the competence of the FBI and Boston police, but we were dazed by it all. The speed, amplified by 24/7 coverage, carried us from an ordinary Monday, April 15, to a catastrophic bombing, shootouts on the streets of Boston and a massive manhunt, all within four days.
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need some help here.
below is my setup. (replaced actually with dummy names)
I have an mx record going to mail.bfdn.com.
and mail.bfdn.com is an A record to 184.108.40.206
With main domain bfdn.com.
Doamin registered at godaddy.com. Purchased only a domain only , no email account.
I installed Zimbra Network edition 6.0, all in one linux server.
Sending and receiving internal mail works fine. created multiple account and works fine.
My problems.
1. If i send an email from gmail, it comes back with below error
550 550 #5.1.0 Address rejected
Looks like my zimbra server is rejecting it.
2. I open the webUI of an email account. Tried to compose email to my gmail account, i get
"Invalid address
554 5.7.2 Relay access denied"
How to solve these two problem.
I need to be able send and receive from and to external email accout.
I read setting up a smtp relay host with password but i cant put in password for all 1000 emplyees we will migrate.
Appreciate any help.


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Installing on Fedora Core 3... Get to the install step "Starting Servers..." and install hangs. I note in the mysql log the following:
InnoDB: Setting log file ./ib_logfile0 size to 14 MB
InnoDB: Database physically writes the file full: wait...
InnoDB: Error: ib_logfiles are too small for innodb_thread_concurrency 200.
InnoDB: The combined size of ib_logfiles should be bigger than
InnoDB: 200 kB * innodb_thread_concurrency.
InnoDB: To get mysqld to start up, set innodb_thread_concurrency in my.cnf
InnoDB: to a lower value, for example, to 8. After an ERROR-FREE shutdown
InnoDB: of mysqld you can adjust the size of ib_logfiles, as explained in
InnoDB: http://dev.mysql.com/doc/mysql/en/Ad..._removing.html
InnoDB: Cannot continue operation. Calling exit(1).
050908 20:59:52 mysqld ended
Any way to get past this? Thanks.


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Some bright spark in the Spanish parliament has come up with a cunning plan to help alleviate the symptoms of a slack economy by lifting the long standing ban on advertising sexual services.
In a country in which prostitution is legal, the bill will allow brothels, escort agencies and prostitutes to advertise online and in classified adverts in the print media. There are estimated to be between 200,000 and 400,000 prostitutes operating in Spain, 90 per cent of whom are believed to be trafficked meaning that only a small proportion are actually local.
It's a far cry from the early retro crime novels of Spanish writer Manuel Vázquez Montalban whose central character, private investigator Pepe Carvalho, has a prostitute girlfriend and hangs out in a Barcelona populated by pimps, Spanish whores and racketeers.


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See the top 20 most helpful scuba gear reviews
Average Customer Review: based on 1 reviews.Rating: Perfect
Will this tank require any type of service before having tank nitrox filled? I understand the tank is Nitrox compatible, Just trying to verify that it will be accepted for Nitrox fill with current certifications, besides of course a "Nitrox" decal. Is included VIP cert. nitrox clean? Apologize for the redundancy. Just want to be clear on what I will need to do, if anything, or if they will be ready right out of the box for Nitrox at the local fill station. best regards, Scott
1) What brand / SKU is the valve? 2) Can you include a 3400 psi valve instead of a 2400 psi? 3) Is the VIP valid from the date of order or already months old? 4) With the valid VIP, does the valve come already installed or separate?
The tank is rated to 2640PSI you cannot safely go any higher than that amount with this tank. The valve is made by Blue Steel, we don''t sell separately. If you would like the PSI a little higher because you want a more compact tank I would suggest either of these: http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-131/043254/XS-Scuba-100-Cubic-Foot-High-Pressure-Steel-Scuba-Tank.html or http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-131/043014/Faber-100-Cubic-Foot-High-Pressure-Steel-Tank-FX-Series.html We do the VIP when the tank is shipped with the current month and year punched out. Shipping regulations don''t allow us to ship the tank with the valve installed however there is a plug you and removed and simply screw the valve on. Its just as easy as screwing in a light bulb. No tools are needed you tighten it as much as you can with your hands.
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- Flawed cylinders burst-test


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Included in the giveaway are four gorgeous fat quarters from Jennifer Pagnelli's, West Indies fabric line, a package of Betweens for hand stitching and a roll of coordinated Green Perle Cotton.
Hey, I'm number uno?! :-) Maybe that's a lucky thing?! :-) I shared your wonderful giveaway on my facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/Gwendolyn.A1.
I am a follower of your blog too.. My favorite weekend crafty thing to do is probably "plan"! I love looking through my patterns and books, or browsing online getting inspiration for my next project, then pulling out fabrics and choosing which ones to use! fun-- and relaxing too! :-)
would love to win thank you for the giveaway
i love to quilt thanks
Wow, thank you very much! I am a happy follower!
My favourite crafty thing to do on weekends is stitcheries and handsewing. So I can take it everywhere!
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I used to be able to watch Alex on TV, she is amazing, I would love to win her book. I love to knit in winter and sew anytime.
I am a happy follower of your blog.
Weekends for me are more about planning craftiness or shopping. I get more accomplished on the weekdays.
Been a follower via GFC for awhile.
I do so many different crafts but currently my favorite is quilting.
Tweeted the giveaway, too.
Hello I am a happy follower :) I have never used perle cotton thread so I would love to win!! Thanks for the chance.
My favourite crafty thing to do is to sew. I am currently sewing teh Itty bity quited magnets from the Zakka book. Fun!!
I'm a follower and love combining quilting with embroidery
Love to spend Sundays sewing !
I'm a follower! On the weekends if I'm off I love to spend them sewing as much as possible!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
i'm a follower :)
weekends ... sort through my stash, gather pieces for a pattern and bundle it together, knit a little, sew a few seams, knit a little, cut and kit or press to cut and kit, knit a little, and in between, piddle around the backyard now that the snow is finally gone. all favorite things to do!
my favorite weekend crafty thing is to work on applique while watching a movie with my husband.
I usually do some sewing on the weekends - quilting or clothes sewing. And I like to do embroidery and cross stitch as well.
And I am a follower.
I am a follower.
I wish i could sew on weekends. Most weekends i go to Grannies and help her clean. My favorite thing to sew is small things, since they sew quickly and you can see progress.
I love to go to quilt shops on the weekend or craft markets if there are any going on on my area.
I'm a follower. :-)
I'm a follower -
My favorite weekend thing to do is quilt, followed by just hanging out with my family.
I follow your blog! love reading it.
My favorite thing to do on the weekend is sew, sew, sew ... on the machine or by hand! it helps erase the past week :) thanks for the chance.
As we are heading into winter here in Australia, I love to sit by the fire, watch old movies and work on my stitchery. It's especially nice when it's raining and we are so cosy inside.
I'm a follower. Thanks for the lovely giveaway Leona.
I'm a follower. Thanks for the giveaway!
I enjoy working in my sewing room on the weekend. Thanks!
enjoy doing anything that involves fabrica and stitching!
I'm a follower too
I'm a follower.
I like to make yo yo's.
Posting now:)
I'm a happy follower :o) Thanks for the chance!
My favorite weekend crafty thing to do is trying new blocks or techniques.
I am a follower.
My favourite thing at the moment is applique.
I'm a follower. Thanks for the giveaway.
My favorite weekend thing to do? quilting of course! Thanks for the giveaway.
Of course I'm a follower!!!! ;-> Toni Anne
I'm a follower. Thanks for the giveaway.
I'm a follower. Thanks for the chance.
My favorite crafty thing to do on the weekend is organize for the week to come. Maybe some hand sewing while hanging out with my son. Thanks for the generous giveaway. ;-> Toni Anne
I'm a happy follower!
I don't do much sewing at weekends this time of year - I'm usually working in the garden!
I love my weekends that involve sewing.
I am one of you followers
of course I'm a follower :)
my favourite weekend thing to do is sew, sew, sew !
and I've just shared your post on facebook :)
GFC Follower.
I like craft painting on the weekends.
I'm a follower. :)
I google plussed your post. :)
My favorite weekend crafty thing to do depends on who I'm with. Quilting is by far the most frequent, but I love making t-shirts, painting masks, and so on when my nieces come to visit! Thanks for hosting. :)
I have been a follower for quite some time now....thank you for this.
On weekends; I either piece something or quilt; normally quilt.
posting on facebook now.
I am a follower of your blog.
I'm a follower.
Of course I love to sew:)
I follow your blog! Thanks for a great giveaway!
I like to spend time with my kiddos and family- especially outdoors on beautiful days like today. I love sitting on the front porch swing. I also like to squeeze in a little Saturday afternoon sewing if I can...
I love weekends because I meet my friends in twon for coffee and brekkies.
then come home to sew...
Thanks for a chance to win your giveaway Leona.
I am a happy follower and enjoy reading your posts...
Nice giveaway!!! I am a long time follower :-)
I look forward to weekends when I can spend a good chunk of time quilting.
I tweeted @mimistarquilter (wish I could put a link here, but not sure how!)
I'm a follower.
On the weekends, I like to do embroidery.
I'm a follower
I'm a follower thanks for another great giveaway! :)
I love to squeeze in a little sewing on the weekends if I can. :)
Hmm - missing a comment - on weekends I like to piece quilts on the machine, and handsew hexies while watching tv. Thanks for the giveaway!
I'm a follower and love to see the projects you make!
I'm newly retired so every day seems like Saturday! And on Saturdays I always make quilts!
I am your follower...really enjoy the projects you put up. Thanks for being so generous.
I go to my LQS every Saturday and sew on larger projects...Sunday I plan in the morning, garden in the afternoon and sew in the evening. Thanks again for being so generous.
I like going to the zoo and getting inspired with colors, shapes, and textures.
Yep, I'm a follower so many thanks for the giveway!
Quilting is my favourite craft most days!
Hi Leona, I'm a follower, awesome giveaway! :)
My favorite weekend crafty thing is quilting or crocheting.
I have shared your giveaway on Twitter, Facebook and Google.
I am a follower
My weekend crafty thing is quilting
I am a brand new follower. I love all things quilted and have even made a few myself! Thanks for the lovely giveaway
I love sewing for my girls on the weekends, but I guess the catch 22 is that because I have 4 little girls I don't have enought time to do as much as I would like to.
I shaed on facebook. :)
I'm already a follower!
I love to sew,stitch and quilt!
Tweeted - https://twitter.com/hueisei/status/199333186419949568
I'm a follower!
I love to sew!
I am a follower :)
I like to relax on weekends, and get crafting done!
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/IamLilyMunster/status/199345395770474496
I'm already a follower; thanks for chance to win! (EMAIL: marshudson at comcast dot net)
Quilting would probably be my crafty thing of choice ;>) Thanks for chance to win! (EMAIL: marshudson at comcast dot net)
Hi Thanks for the lovely giveaway. I already follow you
Alot of the weekends, I work but otherwise it work be sewing and catching up on my swaps
Have FB it @ Michell's Place and also Goole+ it
I'm a new quilter, so that is my new favorite weekend crafty thing to do. Thanks for the chance to win!
I am definitely a follower of your blog.
I love to sew, doesn't matter if it is hand stitching or sewing on the machine. But I also love to wander around craft fairs on the weekend.
I've been a happy follower for a while. Love your blog!
I usually do hand quilting on the weekends.
I am a follower. Love reading your blog.
If the weather is cold and rainy like the last two Sundays, I love to putter in my sewing room. My DH watches sports and I sew. If the weather is nice, we love to go for bike rides.
I'm a follower. I receive your updates by email. Thanks for offering the lovely giveaway.
Now that I'm retired, weekends aren't as big a deal as they used to be, but I try to fill them with quilting.
I am already a follower.
My favorite weekend thing to do is to get together with one of my daughters and work on a project, a few weekends ago I went to daughter #2 and made a cover for her ottoman and recovered her bar stools. Last weekend daughter #1 came to my house and we went to a quilt class on fiber layering and then started a new project!
I follow you - thanks for the giveaway.
I try to leave my weekends so very low key - maybe finish up or plan for the new week. I really like to work on needlework or knitting on the weekends - it can be such a zen experience. Thanks.
Hi, I have been a follower for awhile. Thanks for the giveaway.
I like to finish up all the stuff that I started during the week.
I am a follower!
I love to quilt!!!! Favorite thing to do!!
I shared on Google+
I am a new follower!
On the wee lend I just love to finish what I have started! Retired...so every day is a Saturday!
i am a follower
I would love to win. I just found your blog, but I added you to my google reader.
I am a follower. Thanks for the giveaway chance!
I don't usually do much sewing on the weekends... does gardening count as being crafty?? LOL!
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/birdie00000/status/199682691623419905
I a new follower. Glad that I found you! I love applique! Thanks for the chance to win!
My favorite crafty thing to do on the weekend would be applique, embroidery and/or making a miniature quilt. Great giveaway!!
I'm a GFC follower
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My favorite weekend craft...sewing. I love making curtains, valances, throw pillows, pillow cases, shams..pretty much the whole gamut. Now I want to try quilting.
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I tweeted it: https://twitter.com/#!/AmateurQuilter/status/199941910138322944
I'm a follower :)
My favorite weekend crafty thing to do is quilt. That's the only time I get to do anything crafty :)
I am a follower. Thank you for the generous giveaway.
My favourite crafty thing to do on the weekend would be to sew or knit.
Hi Leona. What a lovely giveaway! My favorite thing to do in the weekends crafty-wise is to explore doing something new with my fabrics. For example..try a new quilt block.
I am a regular follower of your wonderful blog. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your great giveaway!
My favorite weekend crafty thing to do is either create hexagon flowers or working on my current cross stitch project.
I', a follower!
I like to quilt on weekends.
I am a follower.
I generally don't get to do any "crafty" things on the weekends, but I would love to. I usually spend the time with family.
I Google+ you and Facebook too!
I follow you!
My favorite crafty thing to do on the weekend is try to remember what I learned in a class I took that week and finish the project.
I follow you!
I love to sew and quilt and I love Jennifer P. fabric! thanks for the giveaway!
I mainly look at crafty/quilting magazines and books; then it is time to get back to the work grind.
Happy Mother's Day!