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Full SubmissionNatural disaster preparedness a climate change adaptation Natural disasters don?t discriminate, but people do. Existing socio-economic conditions can lead to different outcomes in natural disasters even for demographically similar communities, but the most vulnerable groups suffer more than others. Natural disasters reinforce, perpetuate and increase gender inequality, making bad situations worse for women. Therefore in disaster preparedness it is imperative to promote a culture of participatory planning and implementation of disaster risk reduction initiatives. This can build local and national government and civil society partnerships and cooperation in support of local initiatives to dramatically reduce the costs of risk reduction, ensure local acceptance and build social capital. 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Therefore there is a need to elaborate responses not imposed from above, but modeled on needs, aspirations, knowledge and capabilities of women and men that are then actively involved as crucial partners in Climate Change mitigation and adaptation efforts. There are limitations to what household and community action can do to reduce disaster risk without government support, or without a broader infrastructure and service framework into which community provision can integrate. Gender considerations should be introduced in key critical issues on the climate change agenda, namely: mitigation, the Clean Development Mechanism, adaptation and capacity building. Efforts should be directed towards a wider application of a gendered approach even in other strategic sectors, including, for instance, technology transfer and vulnerability studies. 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'Just-in-time' water delivery for irrigation
The East Basin during spring bloom, developed for the South San Joaquin Irrigation District in Manteca, Calif., as a part of a program to enable farmers to order and manage water deliveries online. Instead of the customary dual basin placement on the east and west areas of the 3,800-acre pilot project, a single, seven-acre basin supports the new distribution system. Photo: Milkhouse Studios
Stantec Consulting software developer Jason Foster showcases an operator screen that demonstrates the operational capabilities of the South San Joaquin Irrigation District's new pump station. It can supply up to 23,500 gallons/minute of pressurized water to 3,800 acres of farmland. Photo: Stantec
The South San Joaquin Irrigation District's East Basin Pump Station can supply up to 23,500 gallons per minute to 3,800 acres of farmland. Photo: Milkhouse Studios
A computerized distribution system lets farmers control from their computer, smartphone, or iPad how much water they use and when.
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Delivering water from foothills to farmland is like pulling a string of freight cars with a vintage steam engine: The system works, but there's room for improvement. A water supplier in California's almond-growing Central Valley, however, has begun researching a way to significantly cut consumption.
The South San Joaquin Irrigation District (SSJID) in Manteca serves a sizeable community in a state and region where water access and conservancy are a constant concern. Until this year, water was delivered just as it had been for more than a century: through 400 miles of gravity-based canals and pipelines. Farmers drew from the network of laterals at scheduled times via flood irrigation or private pumps used for sprinkler or drip systems.
While the system works well for flood irrigation, the combination of flood and sprinkler usage on a single system becomes problematic as the number of sprinkler users increases. Having both types of customers on the same lateral creates significant flow challenges, with flood users typically receiving less than they need and the sprinkler/ drip irrigators often unable to use the district's surface water on a reliable schedule. Trying to balance the flows often causes spills to the drain. In addition, the district's fixed, 10-day delivery schedule doesn't offer the flexibility that increasingly scientific irrigation methods require. As a result, some customers didn't buy water from the district, opting instead to draw from their private wells.
Despite significant water loss and operational inefficiencies, though, gravity-based irrigation systems are quite common. About half of all farms in 17 Western states rely on them, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The district had historically subsidized expenditures with revenues from upstream power generation. While this kept water rates at $24/acre, it also provided no incentive to improve efficiency.
That changed in 2009. A growing population and competing demands for limited resources prompted California to pass the Water Conservation Act. In addition to a 20% reduction in per-capita urban consumption by 2020, the law requires agricultural suppliers to "implement efficient water management practices" and volumetric pricing by next year. With a statewide assessment of water use under way, the SSJID Board of Directors realized the issue posed a potential threat and approved an upgrade.
They commissioned Stantec Consulting as a partner in developing an irrigation program that could improve delivery efficiency while fully maintaining — and potentially improving — service. A portion of one of the district's nine divisions — 3,800 acres in Division 9 — was chosen as the site for building, testing, and optimizing a pilot project before replicating similar strategies districtwide. Over the three-year design period, Stantec and district representatives met extensively with all of the division's farmers to discuss their vision for the system, which included the following fundamental capabilities:
As the first system of its kind in the state, managers had a significant educational and outreach effort before them. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service eventually designated participating farmers $1 million to offset the $2,500 connection fee, but that didn't happen until at least a year into development. Community meetings, individual calls, letters, and door-to-door visits were daily occurrences for Engineering Department Manager Sam Bologna and his team. District and Stantec representatives participated in six town-hall-style meetings. The project was mentioned in district newsletters and covered on its website with real-time construction updates and photos.
"I don't think the growers thought this could be done," says Bologna. "The common response was that this was too far-reaching and that the new technology wouldn't be feasible."
Not surprisingly, easements were a contentious issue. With general design tenets requiring 30 feet, construction required certain tracks to enter farm properties. In other cases, despite consistent communication about easement zones, farmers had planted almond trees or other crops within the district's easement. As a result, alignments occasionally had to thread through trees, requiring that branches be pruned or, in extreme cases, entire sections of trees be removed.
"We literally had customers ready to call the sheriff if they felt construction crews were getting too close to their crops," says Bologna.
Thus, he and Stantec Project Engineer Jeff Shaw spent considerable time dealing one-on-one with farmers. "We wanted to be good neighbors," says Shaw. "Depending on the individual level of concern, we provided extra work in the field to satisfy the farmers."
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LAFASA seeks a visionary leader with an informed passion for ending sexual violence and a clear record of accomplishment and successful leadership. The CEO is responsible for the strategic leadership of operations, coalition coordination, public policy, grant management oversight, communication and fundraising for LAFASA. The CEO must create opportunities, produce results and understand the needs of member organizations. She/he will build upon the extraordinary past of LAFASA and will guide the organization toward a future in which it can achieve its greatest potential. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual positioned to grow an influential state coalition dedicated to ending sexual violence, skilled at engaging diverse members of the community for large scale projects like state primary prevention plans and federal statewide implementation plans in partnership with state government. This individual will also be skilled at grantwriting and program development and implementation. The CEO will possess the ability to develop and implement bold initiatives that work to ensure the well-being, prosperity, and advancement of all survivors, in alignment with state and federal initiatives, and responding to the needs of the member programs and victims in Louisiana.
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(1) Advocacy. Effectively advocates on behalf of the movement for survivors, member centers and strategic allies. Educates policymakers, media and the public about the dynamics of sexual violence, barriers faced by survivors and system changes needed to end sexual violence.
- Clear understanding of the individual and social dynamics of sexual assault
- Strong commitment to the field of sexual violence
- Demonstrates an understanding of diversity and have the ability to work with diverse groups.
(2) Public Policy. Strengthens and enhances LAFASA's leadership role by creating high-level, bipartisan relationships with multiple impacted administrative agencies and pertinent members of the legislature. Works closely with the LAFASA public policy committee and policy staff to develop goals reflecting the needs of survivors, the member agencies and the broader community. Builds strategic alliances with allied organizations and supports the coalition in mobilizing LAFASA's membership as necessary to achieve policy goals.
- Clear understanding of legislative process
- Demonstrates effective administrative policy advocacy for constituents and survivors
- Ability to successfully navigate and balance competing interests and varying priorities withinpartnerships in a highly political environment.
(3) Leadership and Communication.Continues to build LAFASA's reputation as the leader in the movement to end sexual violence in Louisiana, the voice of the SACs, the experts in the issues and needs of survivors, member programs, and allied agencies/professionals. Effectively communicates with member programs and allied organizations, interfaces with executive agencies and members of state Legislature and Congress, and uses media effectively to achieve the goals and missions of the organization. Protects and strengthens LAFASA's brand by deepening and refining all aspects of communications, from web presence to external relations.
- Three years of leadership/management experience.
- Experienced and inspiring public speaker and media spokesperson.
- Strong, open and direct style of verbal and written communication.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Communicates promptly and effectively with multiple stakeholders and within differentcultures.
- Strong commitment to marketing and public relations in support of LAFASA's goals.
(4) Management.Oversees all programs, services, activities, finances, strategic plans and personnel decisions to ensure program objectives are met. Works closely with staff to develop, implement and evaluate organizational structure. Provides sound fiscal management and complex grants administration. Develops materials and timely regular reports for the Board of Directors, oversees the preparation of the annual budget for board approval and works closely with the Board Chair to enhance the participation of board members through strategic leveraging of member strengths.
- Experience in management/leadership role.
- Demonstrates an ability to motivate staff and foster leadership and professional development among diverse staff members.
- Experience managing multiple government grants, including demonstrated success at setting strategy, maintaining fiscal controls, completing deliverables and improving overall performance and accountability.
- Ability to develop creative solutions to the problems that arise when working with a statewide geographically distant Board of Directors.
(5) Development.Oversees the expansion and diversification of financial support from individuals, foundations, corporations and the public sector. Develops, implements and evaluates development plans to include major donors, annual giving, planned giving and investments for the organization. Seeks additional opportunities for government grants, foundation grants and corporate initiatives. Maintains relationships with public and private sector funders and identifies and builds relationships with potential funders.
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- Experience writing multi-year, large scale public health grants in partnership with state and federal funders.
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- Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and demonstrated skills. Benefits package includes medical reimbursement, life and disability insurance, vacation, sick leave and retirement program.
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- LAFASA is an equal opportunity employer.
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An Artist at the Table on Jan. 20, screening and cocktail reception for filmmakers and film lovers. Transportation to and from the Eccles Theatre from the Montage is provided.
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Few historians have ever captured the drama, excitement, and tragedy of the War Between the States quite like Edwin Bearss. The acclaimed ''Homer of the Civil War'' has won a huge, devoted following with his extraordinary battlefield tours and eloquent soliloquies about the heroes, scoundrels, and little-known moments of a conflict that still fascinates America. A must for every one of America's countless Civil War and history buffs alike, this major work will stand as an important reference and enduring legacy of a great historian for generations to come.
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Mainstreaming surveying, layout work
National contractor Walsh Construction bought Trimble Tablets to go paperless while placing concrete for runway expansion at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Photos: Joe Nasvik
3D laser scanners. Able to shoot millions of points in every scan, the most expensive and technically sophisticated surveying tool. Imagine using a conventional total station or theodolite to lay out 10 or 15 points for a project. Now imagine setting up a 3D laser scanner, which looks very much like a robotic total station, and recording a million points in a few minutes. With this data, you can generate an infinite amount of information: locate any number of points needed, record information on a site to create CAD drawings, create as-built drawings, or generate accurate records of construction progress to use when job conflicts arise. Several large general contractors, as well as a few subcontractors, own these.
Once regarded as leading edge, robotic total stations are becoming increasingly common because unlike their predecessor — the total station — only one person is needed to plot points. An operator can stand at the instrument to shoot points and elevations for developing site information to help generate CAD drawings, saving time and obtaining information that might otherwise be dangerous to collect. These instruments also direct excavators and concrete placing equipment that require 3D contours. Total stations cost much less, but require two people to operate: one at the instrument and one at the rod.
Digital levels can be extremely accurate across long distances. They gather very precise elevations over long, level routes. Surveyors often use a rod with barcode lines that the level reads to determine elevation. Sometimes the rods used have barcodes instead of numbers, so the instrument reads the barcode to determine elevation.
Laser levels remain the construction industry's workhorse; just about every contractor uses them to set elevations or to guide equipment. Newer models automatically level themselves, are easier and faster to use, and are less expensive than earlier models.
Especially good for inside buildings or low-light conditions where the laser beam can easily be seen, small laser level systems establish level automatically and provide colored laser beams to help users lay out level, plumb, and square. Add a remote sensor to lock on the beam in bright light or outside conditions, and you also can easily plot points accurately up to about 100 feet. Inexpensive compared to other instruments, they're used for laying out floor tile, ceiling panels, or smaller forming applications.
By Joe Nasvik
In the past, surveying firms provided nearly all the layout work for projects. This began to change when equipment manufacturers recognized the potential of the contracting and public markets and began to design according to the needs of these potential consumers. Before that time, software for survey and layout instruments was difficult for anyone other than a licensed surveyor to understand.
Contractors continue buying into sophisticated surveying technologies, which gives public agencies more options when outsourcing survey and layout work. As equipment becomes more user-friendly, more contractors are able to offer these services. This, in turn, could translate into more and less-expensive alternatives for your department or agency.
One reason contractors were motivated to move in this direction was that surveyor firms had large work backlogs that resulted in job delays and lost contractor time. Today many construction companies have their own survey divisions to conduct their layout work.
The size of the company and the type of project have a lot to do with how a contractor deals with surveying, layout, and machine control.
Here are two examples.
As one of the largest construction companies in the nation that self-performs concrete work, Chicago's Walsh Construction assigns teams to projects, such as the runway expansion at the Chicago Department of Aviation's O'Hare International Airport, to provide layout and surveying.
Andrew Stover, a survey manager for Walsh, says the company provides all the construction layout work for the project, which includes support to subcontractors. They also generate and maintain all the as-built drawing requirements of Walsh contracts. "In a job of this size, there are many plan errors, so a major responsibility for us is finding them and making corrections, and sometimes offering other solutions," he says.
Walsh places all runway concrete with a string-less paver guided by three robotic total stations. The survey team provides the elevations and manages the movement and control of the stations for the paver. They also supervise and load CAD files into the survey equipment to control earthmoving equipment, which includes a 3D motor-grader controlled by a robotic total station.
Walsh believes in keeping up with the latest technology developments to maintain a competitive edge. The company's survey group, for example, bought Trimble Tablets , a handheld computer that incorporates a cellular modem, laptop, GPS, and controller, to go paperless on projects. All CAD drawings can be loaded into the instrument and updated in real time via the Web or by downloading information from a computer. Each tablet also provides direction to any Trimble surveying tool used.
Stover says the paper savings alone on a project this size can exceed $100,000 if the entire project is paperless. In addition to the tablet data collectors, Stover and his team use 3D laser scanners, robotic total stations, digital levels, GPS surveying instruments, and laser levels.
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Running off of the "patient empowerment" theory--a theory that a good attitude full of hope can and will help patients overcome impossible odds--Bulaj and hematologist-oncologist Carol Bruggers thought that they could create a game that would help cancer patients fight their own villains. Their vision for the game was that it would create new neurological pathways that would connect the part of the brain that keeps people highly motivated with the part that controls movement. If they could make that connection, then each successful bout with evil on the screen would help them win more battles in their own war against cancer. The game revitalizes a sense of hope while strengthening the body.
Creating the game was a tricky process. Working with a team of specialists, U of U students pinpointed the most important elements they needed to target. These elements were carefully embedded into the story line of the game. An example of one of these elements is perseverance. Strong patients never give up, even when they are worn out. In the game, the hero becomes bigger and stronger the more he is worn down by his enemy. The creators hope patients will learn to emulate their hero's example and never give in to the cancer, no matter how tired of fighting they are. Every time they are knocked down, patients are to get stronger and healthier until they finally overcome the villain.
One of the best parts about this game is that no one dies. The bad guys the hero fights aren't even real. They are robotic creatures. There is no gore, no violence. Brugger felt these were extremely important elements for the game to be successful, although she does not go into detail as to why.
The game was unveiled on Friday, September 23rd and is currently being tested at Primary Children's Medical Center. There will be more news to come regarding this new medical procedure, hopefully nothing but praises. Those who are struggling against their own seemingly unbeatable monsters need the hope it brings.
Charlie is pictured here along with his family and a few of the researchers that made this game possible.


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When the women who had gone to anoint Jesus' body on the first Easter morning returned to the apostles with the news that they had seen the risen Lord, the apostles refused to believe it. The story seemed like nonsense to them. That night, when Jesus appeared to them, he chided them for their stubborn refusal to believe.
The apostles clearly were not engaged in wishful thinking, or a desire to make up the resurrection story. If they were, then they would readily have used the women's story as a starting point.
In reality, they came to believe because they saw and touched the risen Lord. This gives us confidence. Death has been conquered, and therefore we can fight the culture of death, knowing that the victory of life is more than wishful thinking.
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ZF-2430: Zend_Controller_Router_Interface class doesn't need to include front controller
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I just found that the Zend_Controller_Router_Interface class includes the Zend_Controller_Front class on line 26 (in ZF 1.0.3):
require_once 'Zend/Controller/Front.php';
However, this class is never used within the interface.
Removing this include would increase performance when using the router interface without the front controller.
Route interface should have an additional method:
public static function getInstance(Zend_Config $config);
And then Module Router needs some additional require statements:
Zend_Controller_Request_Abstract Zend_Controller_Dispatcher_Interface
Fixed in revision 7444. Changelog:
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It's not exactly a secret the NBA is a league that caters to its stars. Especially from the referees.
So it came as no surprise that one of the NBA's newest stars, Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma Thunder, drew a little heat from Boston Celtics star Kevin Garnett and Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson for leading the NBA in free-throw attempts (10.3 per game).
After the Boston Celtics lost to the Thunder in March, Kevin Garnett said the calls Durant was receiving made it seem like he was "Michael [expletive] Jordan."
Prior to the Los Angeles game against Sacramento Tuesday, Phil Jackson told reporters "As far as the calls that he gets on the floor, I think a lot of the referees are treating him like a superstar; he gets to the line easy and often," he said.
Of course, Phil Jackson is intimately familiar with this (ahem) Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Phil Jackson was fined $35,000 for his comments Thursday, ESPN reported.
On ESPN's Mike and Mike Morning Show Friday, Mike Greenberg said he believed Phil Jackson was saying this to get inside of the referees and Kevin Durant's head.
That may be true or Phil Jackson could have said this out of emotion, but Kevin Durant should not have played into Phil Jackson's hand.
"That's part of my game, getting to the free throw line and being aggressive. If you say that I get superstar calls or I get babied by the refs, that's just taking away from how I play. That's disrespectful to me," Kevin Durant said.
Since when do opponents respect each other? This isn't chess. It's cut-throat big business basketball where coaches and players will say and do anything to get a leg up.
C'mon Kevin Durant. That deserves an Ochocinco "child please."
Either way the Lakers-Thunder series, set to begin Sunday, just got a lot more interesting. And that's exactly what Phil Jackson wanted.
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Trying Something New ...
35 comments:
- Kelli said...
Zippers aren't as bad as you think they'll be...well, not usually. I'd rather do a zipper than a buttonhole any day! I love the fabric you chose and can't wait to see the finished skirt. Good for you!!
- November 10, 2011 at 3:03 PM
- Patchwork and Play said...
Great job!! I love making my own clothes! You'll be hooked, it is SO satisfying!
- November 10, 2011 at 3:18 PM
- Linz said...
Yea for trying new things!! The skirt looks awesome so far! French seams are my favorite!! And don't worry - zippers aren't too bad! Just take your time! I agree with Kelly - buttonholes are the worst!! Have fun!
- November 10, 2011 at 3:19 PM
- AnneMarie said...
Good for you! looks good. Once I made a dress mock up in muslin before cutting into some expensive stuff I bought at Mood. The muslin dress looked HORRIBLE and I haven't touched clothes since.
Maybe I'll gain some nerve from you!! (a la maternity for me????)
- November 10, 2011 at 3:20 PM
- Pat said...
Cute skirt!
- November 10, 2011 at 3:30 PM
- Michele said...
You go girl! It's going to be so cute. That French seam technique was such an aha moment for me too.
- November 10, 2011 at 3:39 PM
- Amy Sp said...
French seams are a great technique to know!
I just joined your followers, so now you only need one more to reach 1,000!!
- November 10, 2011 at 3:50 PM
- Kate @SwimBikeQuilt said...
Woo hoo! I bought myself some skirt length wool in ... February. I have yet to make myself anything like this. Can't wait to see it finished.
- November 10, 2011 at 3:52 PM
- stephmabry said...
French seams are great - if nothing else, now you're ready for quick and easy pillowcases to match your quilts! ;D
- November 10, 2011 at 3:54 PM
- A.J. Dub. said...
It is looking good! Way to break out of the box!
- November 10, 2011 at 4:18 PM
- Melissa @ Happy Quilting said...
It is looking awesome!! Way to break out!! I have done french seams I think like once and thought they were awesome but now I don't remember how to do them. I will have to go check out the tutorial :) Thanks so much for linking up!!
- November 10, 2011 at 4:19 PM
- tusen said...
Oh, you're doing it too :)
I just love the pockets. Keeping my fingers crossed for the zipper ;)
- November 10, 2011 at 4:27 PM
- Allegory said...
It's looking fabulous. I don't even put pockets in my skirts...although I probably should. ;)
- November 10, 2011 at 4:57 PM
- Rebecca said...
It looks great so far!
- November 10, 2011 at 5:30 PM
- beaquilter said...
that looks great, I sewed garments BEFORE quilting, but don't do much of that any more, I used to sew tons of cute dresses for my daughter. I do still occasionally make a new purse/bag or something... and portfolios and stuffed owls :-)
- November 10, 2011 at 5:45 PM
- Leila said...
Good for you! That extra 2 inches - it is because your bum is bigger than your tummy. :)
Loving the pockets with top stitching. The summer before I went to college I made two skirts and two pairs of shorts with zippers. I had to put the zippers in at least twice for each of them. Augh! It gets better though. I'm going to blame it on being 17 and not being able to read directions. :)
French seams are the BEST!
- November 10, 2011 at 5:48 PM
- Katy Cameron said...
Congrats on the French seams and yep, definitely looks like a skirt :o)
- November 10, 2011 at 5:58 PM
- Elizabeth D. said...
Zippers aren't as awful as they seem, I swear!!! Look at your French seams, they're so awesome! I bet your skirt is going to turn out just lovely :) Yay for trying something new!
- November 10, 2011 at 6:17 PM
- Pieces to Love said...
The back has 2" more than the front because of your rump bump. It's all good. Personally I hate zippers, but the last dress I made my daughter the zipper was near perfect, now if only I could remember how I did it... My machine has an automatic button hole on it, so it is pretty fool proof. Your skirt looks great!
- November 10, 2011 at 6:23 PM
- Katie B. said...
So cute, Lee! I really Wanted to join this sew-along too. I might give it s try after Christmas.
- November 10, 2011 at 6:56 PM
- Debbie said...
Excellent! I sewed clothes long before I quilted. It's kind of a lost art, so it's great to see you (& others) doing it!
- November 10, 2011 at 7:29 PM
- Izzy said...
Great job on the skirt so far! I used to make clothing, but I've pretty much given it up after I learned how to quilt. For some reason, I could never get the clothes to fit perfectly! :-(
- November 10, 2011 at 7:49 PM
- Jessica said...
Love that print for your skirt! Yay for trying new things, I'm sure it will turn out fabulous!
- November 10, 2011 at 8:28 PM
- Kritta22 said...
Well done!!
That fabric is just perfect!!!
- November 10, 2011 at 10:00 PM
- Nanad said...
I commend you on trying something new, I was a constant sewer of clothing when I was 15 to 25! Then I stopped sewing, who knows why, and have been quilting for 10 years, still have way to much to learn!
- November 10, 2011 at 10:45 PM
- Sara @ Sew Sweetness said...
Cute! I love that fabric...and POCKETS! Awesome! Hooray for trying out something new!
- November 10, 2011 at 11:17 PM
- Rachel said...
Good for you! Love the fabric you chose.
- November 11, 2011 at 12:21 AM
- AtomicAprons said...
I love french seams! so great! I have figured out that you can use quilted panels to make a tote bag if you use french seams to close the sides- and I would have never known to do that without learning to sew a few garments first! Good for you for branching out!
- November 11, 2011 at 2:44 AM
- Laura said...
Looking good!
- November 11, 2011 at 7:05 AM
- Jennifer @ Ellison Lane Quilts said...
Love it! I've been following that sew along too and want to make one of those myself- just couldn't fit it in this week. Can't wait to see your finished one!
- November 11, 2011 at 7:37 AM
- Kate S. said...
Looks awesome, Lee, very fun that you are stretching yourself! And I agree, French seams are such a great technique, very satisfying.
- November 11, 2011 at 9:45 AM
- Bree said...
Looks great so far! I'm so behind on my blog reading, I haven't seen the sew along yet, but I'm going to have to make sure I don't miss it. I really like the fabric you're using & the fact that it has pockets!
- November 11, 2011 at 10:21 AM
- Wonderbunnie said...
Watch out...you could be starting on new passion! I started off sewing barbie clothes, then costumes for shows, THEN started quilting (I guess I'm just a late bloomer lol) and I still love love love making custom PJ's for Christmas gifts!! Learn PJ pants...cross over to the dark side with me.....MUH HAHAHAHA!!!
- November 11, 2011 at 10:33 AM
- KellyS said...
Great job on your skirt! I have a ton of clothes patterns for myself and baby girl and still haven't attempted any. Of course I have so many quilty projects I want to get to first... I am so addicted...
- November 12, 2011 at 7:28 PM
- Tanya said...
Well done. I have just started making clothes for myself again. i was inspired after starting to make cute dresses for my Grand daughter
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Illumina today said it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Verinata Health, a provider of noninvasive tests for early identification of fetal chromosomal abnormalities, for $350 million up-front plus up to $100 million in milestone payments through 2015.
The deal expands Illumina's product offerings to include Verinata's verifi® prenatal test, and the company's noninvasive prenatal test (NIPT) intellectual property—and with them, a key presence in noninvasive prenatal testing, one of the most rapidly growing areas utilizing next-generation sequencing technologies like those sold by the company.
"The acquisition helps transition Illumina from a tools supplier (high academic exposure, intense technology risk/competition) to a molecular diagnostic test provider," Mizuho securities analysts Peter Lawson and Eric Criscuolo wrote in a research note to investors today. "We estimate prenatal testing is approximately a $600 [million] market, growing strong double digits and expected to double or triple in size in 5 years," when according to Illumina, 1.5 to 2 million tests are projected to be performed annually.
Jay Flatley, Illumina's president and CEO, in a statement cited the company's expertise as dominant provider in next-generation sequencing—and its acquisition in September of UK-owned BlueGnome for an undisclosed sum. BlueGnome, now an Illumina subsidiary, focuses on screening of genetic abnormalities associated with developmental delay, cancer, and infertility. The BlueGnome and now Verinata acquisitions position Illumina beyond its longtime role as a next-gen sequencing giant, toward a key role in genomic-based diagnostics, especially in reproductive health and cancer.
Verinata's verifi test, available through a physician, analyzes cell-free fetal DNA naturally found in a pregnant woman's blood to look for aneuploidies—specifically, in Down syndrome (trisomy 21 or T21), Edwards syndrome (trisomy 18 or T18), and Patau syndrome (trisomy 13 or T13). Verifi is also the first noninvasive prenatal test with the option to include evaluation of sex chromosome aneuploidies, such as Turner syndrome (Monosomy X), Triple X (XXX), Klinefelter syndrome (XXY), and Jacobs syndrome (XYY).
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Illumina said it will finance its Verinata acquisition primarily with cash on hand, and expects to close on the purchase after customary regulatory approvals. The company said the transaction will reduce its non-GAAP earnings in 2013 by approximately $0.20 per share, before generating revenue beginning in 2014 and beyond.
Illumina said it will provide additional information on the impact of the Verinata deal in its guidance when it offers guidance to investors on fiscal year 2013 during the Company's fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012 earnings call.
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Canned peaches make this cobber quick to assemble. The tender cake-like topping pairs nicely with the sweet fruit filling and butterscotch sauce. The sauce should always be served warm. —Ellen Merick, North Pole, Alaska
- 2 cans (29 ounces each) sliced peaches
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Vanilla ice cream, optional
- Drain peaches, reserving 1/2 cup syrup for the sauce. In a large bowl, combine peaches, brown sugar, tapioca, cinnamon if desired, lemon juice and vanilla. Transfer to an ungreased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Let stand for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs. Drop by spoonfuls onto peach mixture; spread evenly. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until filling is bubbly and a toothpick inserted in topping comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.
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Published: Friday, September 27, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.
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Editor: I read that The Dispatch is now going to start charging for online access to The Dispatch for non- subscribers. I can totally understand the concept. It is a business and has to make money to operate.
The old cliché ,"why buy a cow when you are getting the milk free." is pertinent in this instance. I have enjoyed having access to the latest breaking local news via the online Dispatch. I do however think the rates proposed are a little high. Here is the math as I see it. The Dispatch delivered is $36.25 for 13 weeks six days a week. That will include free online access as well. Now just online access I am told will be $9.95 a month.
Now lets break those numbers down. For home delivery plus online access it runs 46 cents a day. For only online access it figures out to be 38 cents a day. So the difference is only 8 cents a day, so for 8 cents you can get the paper delivered as well.
My opinion is that the online should be no more than 50 percent of the subscription rates.
The expense of printing equipment, printing, delivery expenses and waste from unsold box papers should far exceed the 8 cent difference in the two options. The website is already running so there is no waste or extra expenses.
My idea of fair would be approximately 20 cents a day for online access only. I personally think The Dispatch should reconsider the online rate. If I am going to spend the money for online, which I think is merited and they do not make a bigger difference in price I will have a paper delivered for the 8 cents extra. I guess they figure either way they gained a subscriber. Hopefully they will lower the online rates.
God bless,
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One of the few less-than-stellar music weekends is descending upon this weekend. But that's OK, because September's going to be so grand that you'll actually look back fondly on fair-to-middling weekends without so many compelling options. Don't believe me? Wait 'til we get there. Meanwhile, there are a few things worth checking into. So, let us look.
On Thursday, the final installment of the Twilight Concert Series takes place as hip-hop star Lupe Fiasco headlines with Big K.R.I.T. down at Pioneer Park. This should be a hot, sweaty good time. And it's your last chance to party in the park until next July, so don't take missing this very lightly. Come February, you'll wish you had gone. Seriously. Check out Lupe right here with his song "Out Of My Head."
Friday and Saturday, legendary guitarist Leo Kotke plays two intimate shows at the Egyptian Theatre. Simply put, it's hard to see a better guitarist than Kotke. This promises to be two terrific evenings. Tickets start at $30 and are still on sale. Check out Leo playing an ABB classic, "Little Martha." http://youtu.be/iQNCTJ6cUmI
On Saturday, up at The Canyons, veteran roots-rockers The BoDeans play a free gig at 6 p.m. The Wisconsin-based band is touring behind a new release, "Indigo Dreams."
On Friday, local indie-funksters Laserfang play the Urban Lounge along with No Nation Orchestra and Palace of Buddies. The video below is from a 2010 show at The Urban Lounge - funky! There was no ticket info online that I could locate, but there will almost certainly be tickets available at the door. Show starts at 10 p.m.
And folkies should take note that even though Friday night's State Room show featuring The Weepies is sold out, there are generally a few tickets made available by various people before the show out front. If nothing else, it's an excuse to grab a beer at The Bayou and see how your luck's running.
Tickets remain on sale for Saturday's State Room gig featuring Virginia's Carbon Leaf and Chamberlin. This is a grab-bag show blending Americana, folk and Southern Rock influences. Sounds tempting, eh? The show's at 9 p.m. Check out Carbon Leaf right here:
Also Sunday, musical prowess of the highest order will hit Red Butte Garden when '70s fusion maestros Return To Forever headline a gig with Zappa Plays Zappa opening up. Frank's kid Dweezil plays guitar in this ongoing tribute to his pop's music. And for those who don't know Zappa's work features some amazingly daunting guitar. Should be a killer night. Tickets start at $48.
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A little more than a month stands between Salt Lake City shoppers and one of the most anticipated Utah openings in five years. City Creek Center will open on March 22, and the project Utahns have been waiting for since 2006 will stop causing construction pains and start bringing shopping spree bliss.
The folks at City Creek Center are so excited, they have a ticker counting down the opening to the minute. Right now, the opening is only 55 days, 15 hours and 49 minutes away. That's right folks, 55 days until you get to shop in Bose, Coach, Tiffany & Co. and many other "new-to-the-market retailers."
It's time for the new stores to start their hiring extravaganza. Nordstrom will begin looking for 200 employees to staff their counters around Jan. 30, so get those resumes ready. But Nordstrom's not waiting for the grand opening to put their new employees to work, hiring a new manager for the store and kicking off its first opening event, Frill Seekers, on March 9. See Nordstrom's website for details.
City Creek Center itself is hosting a preview gala the night before it opens citywide, the proceeds of which will benefit four local charities. The Road Home, Ballet West, the Junior League of Salt Lake City and Hogle Zoo are all selling $50 dollar tickets to the March 21 event.


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1st RP- CL's ~|~Were-Pokemon~|~. I hadn't had much RPing other than chat rooms on Yahoo. I was accepted, but had to leave to Basic training and AIT in the middle of it....CL wasn't too happy bout my absence...(May 2006)
2nd RP- ShadowUmbreon's Life As A Pokemon. Accepted, and was going pretty good. New PD came along and SU tried to revive it here, but to no avail....(December 2006)
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Urbana, Ill. - The UCLA men's and women's tennis teams are still in the hunt for two singles championships, as Robin Anderson and Marcos Giron both won matches on Thursday to advance to the round of 16 at the NCAA Championships at the University of Illinois.
Anderson, the tournament's No. 3 seed on the women's side, downed Santa Clara's Katie Le, 7-6(1), 6-2 in Thursday's second round. She will face Nebraska's Mary Weatherholt on Friday at 10:00 a.m. for a spot in the quarterfinals. Anderson is the last remaining Bruin in the women's singles draw, as freshman Kyle McPhillips lost a close one on Thursday, falling to Petra Niedermayerova of Kansas State, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(6).
Anderson and teammate Skylar Morton kicked off play in the NCAA doubles draw on Thursday, upsetting Michigan's 5-8 seeded Emina Bektas and Brooke Bolender, 7-5, 6-2. Anderson and Morton were beaten by Bektas and Bolender in the round of 16 of the team tournament less than a week ago. The Bruin duo now faces Kansas State's Karla Bonacic and Niedermayerova on Friday at 3:30 p.m.
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UCLA also had two singles players in action on the men's side on Thursday, however only Giron was able to reach the round of 16. Giron beat Duke's Michael Redlicki, 7-5, 6-3, setting up a round of 16 showdown with Soren Hess-Olesen of Texas on Friday at 10:00 a.m. Dennis Novikov was eliminated from the tournament after suffering a 6-7(1), 7-6(5), 6-1 loss to Ohio State's Peter Kobelt.
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Born: 22 July 1923
Birthplace: Russell, Kansas
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While serving in World War II as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Bob Dole was seriously injured and not expected to survive. Although he recovered, Dole was partially paralyzed and left without the use of his right arm. He went to law school and then entered politics as a Republican. Dole served as a congressman beginning in 1961 and was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1968; in 1976 he was President Gerald Ford's running mate in Ford's unsuccessful run against Jimmy Carter. During the 1980s Dole was a high-profile American politician, the senate's majority leader and a well-known presidential aspirant. He finally won the GOP nomination in 1996 and resigned his senate seat to run for president against Democrat Bill Clinton. After his unsuccessful bid, Dole became a prominent spokesman for Viagra and Pepsi Cola.
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|Women face Utah State in semis
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Idaho women's basketball team heads to its second consecutive Western Athletic Conference semifinal on Friday when it faces second-seeded Utah State at noon in the Orleans Arena.
Idaho, the No. 3 seed in the tournament, is coming off a thrilling last-second victory over San Jose State in the quarterfinals.
Utah State (18-12) swept the regular season series against Idaho (15-15), winning 91-85 in Moscow on Jan. 5, and 81-50 in Logan, Utah on Jan. 31. The Aggies beat Denver 78-65 in the quarterfinal to reach the semis.
The other WAC semifinal features top-seeded Seattle U against No. 5 Louisiana Tech at 2:30 on Friday. The WAC championship game is Saturday at noon and will be broadcast live on ESPNU.
Fans can access live stats and a live online stream of Friday's game at www.WACSports.com.


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Lake Leman
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Blue-grey or turquoise depending on the day but always crisscrossed by pleasure boats, Lake Leman is an agreeable backdrop for excursions and strolls. In summer, its banks dotted by towns popular with tourists are perennially lively. This large body ..
Old Town
pl. Neuve CH - 1204 Genève
This district which notably houses the cathedral, the monument of the Reformation, the Town Hall but also many old streets and charming squares such as that of Bourg-de-Four, the place where fairs were held in the Middle Ages, reveals the Geneva of b..
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Pl. du Bourg-du-Four CH - 1204 Genève
Geneva's huge Cathédrale St Pierre was built in the 12C and 13C and has been a Protestant church since 1536. Since then it has been modified several times, with the surprising neo-Greek façade being added in the 18C. Of particular note in the imposin..
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Situated on the shore of Lake Geneva, a 15-minute drive from the airport and 500 metres from the train station, The Ambassador is located in the centre of Geneva. Free Wi-Fi is available. The Ambassador Hotel overlooks a lovely square on the bank of..
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Quai Turrettini 1 CH - 1201 Geneva
Offering 2 gourmet restaurants, the luxurious Mandarin Oriental is located on the right bank of the Rhone River, only a 5- to 10-minute walk away from Geneva's banks, shops and galleries. The stylish interiors preserve the building's fine Art Déco de..
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Rue Dr. Alfred-Vincent 17 CH - 1201 Genève
Run by the Farina family for over 20 years, this restaurant serves simple, rustic, yet fresh and tasty cuisine. Dishes include duckling terrine, fera fish from Lake Geneva in a tarragon sauce, and raspberry tart. Attractive, Parisian bistro-style dec..
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Cannelloni fondant, Swiss veal filet mignon and apple opaline are just some of the top quality dishes served in this restaurant. The skilful chef perfectly illustrates Le Chat Botté's philosophy that industry and knowledge are worth far more than mat..
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Avenue Ste. Clotilde 18 CH - 1205 Genève
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Quai Wilson 47 CH - 1211 Genève
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 broiler/fryer chickens (2-1/2 to 3 pounds each), cut up
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 3 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 8 to 12 cups water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- Place flour in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken pieces, a few at a time and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in batches in oil; drain.
- Place chicken in an 8-qt. stockpot. Add the celery, carrots, parsley and seasonings. Add enough water to cover chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer chicken for 45-50 minutes or until no longer pink.
- Remove 1 cup broth to use for dumplings; cool. Stir in the flour, baking powder and eggs to form a stiff batter; drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering broth. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering). Remove chicken and dumplings to a serving dish and keep warm.
- For gravy, remove 4 cups broth and vegetables to a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Combine flour and water until smooth. Gradually stir into vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Serve with chicken and dumplings. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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Reviews for Chicken and Dumplings
"Loved it, I added a couple chicken boulion cubes it was just fine :)"
"I used a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store. Turned out great."
"I love this recipe. Always a huge hit with the family, guests, anyone who wants to try it. Now, if you are like me, you're kind of a chicken snob. I don't like to eat chicken off the bone, or chicken skin. So I use chicken breasts, and instead of using water I use chicken broth. Tons of flavor, love it!"
"I love, love, LOVE this recipe. Now, if you are like me; you're a chicken snob. I don't like to eat chicken skin, or anything off the bone. What I do is use skinless chicken breasts. And instead of water, I use chicken broth. Lots of flavor, and it's always a big hit!"
"This is not very flavorful and the chicken came out all rubbery. I have attempted this recipe at least 3 times with little variation because I thought maybe I was just not following the directions. The instructions did not specifically say to remove the skin so I wasn't sure what to do. It is just kind of grey looking and bland. The dumplings are too gooey. I wish this was better."


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Minor League Notes - DeLoach gives up two hits in start
Published: Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 11:12 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, June 22, 2013 at 11:12 p.m.
Former UNCW pitcher Tyler DeLoach made an unexpected, yet noteworthy, start for the Burlington (Iowa) Bees on June 15 in a minor-league baseball game.
Area players in the minors
Michael Bass, UNCW, 2B, Padres, Eugene, short-season A Northwest League–0-for-7, 1 SB, 3 games
Andrew Cain, UNCW, OF, Giants, Augusta, A South Atlantic League–.237, 3 HR, 20 RBI, 11 SB
Saquan Johnson, East Bladen, OF, Rangers, Spokane, Northwest League–.118, 9 SO, 17 AB, 2 R
Cody Stanley, UNCW, C, Cardinals, Springfield, AA Texas League–.258, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 62 AB; .316 in last 10 games, 38 AB, .868 OPS.
Daniel Cropper, UNCW, RH, Windy City, Independent Frontier League–4-1, 4.83, 5 starts
Tyler DeLoach, UNCW, LH, Angels, Burlington, A Midwest League–1-0, 1.50, 2 starts, 12 IP, 4 H, 2 BB
Jeff Ferrell, Laney, RH, Tigers, Lakeland, A Florida State League–3-5, 3.55, 14 appearances, 10 starts
Seth Frankoff, UNCW, RH, Athletics, Stockton, A California League–2-0. 2.68, 2 saves, .167 OBA, 46 SO, 38 1/3 IP
Stephen Harrold, UNCW, RH, Giants, San Jose, California League–1-0, 3.77, 9 appearances, 17 SO, 14 1/3 IP
Chris Hatcher, UNCW, RH, Marlins, New Orleans, AAA Pacific Coast League–1-1, 2.75, 23 saves (league leader), 40 SO, 40 1/3 IP
Justin Livengood, UNCW, RH, Padres, Eugene, Northwest League–0-0, 4 2/3 scoreless innings, 3 appearances, 8 SO, 2 H
Mike Marbry, UNCW, RH, Rockies, Tulsa, Texas League–0-2, 3.33, 2 saves, 23 appearances, .224 OBA
Mike Wright, Whiteville, RH, Orioles, Bowie, AA Eastern League–6-1, 3.84, 14 starts (5-1, 2.93, last 10 starts)
He gave up just two hits, one run and one walk in six innings in the second game of a Midwest League doubleheader after spending three months at the Los Angeles Angels' training facility in Tempe, Ariz.
"I was honestly just excited to get out of extended spring training,'' he said.
There, he focused on command. DeLoach always had good stuff, but wrestled with control through college and last year with Orem (Utah) in the Rookie Pioneer League, where he walked 16 and hit two batters in 12 innings while racking up 15 strikeouts.
As a junior with the Seahawks, he led the team with 27 walks in 36 2/3 innings while striking out 43 before forgoing his senior season after signing with the Angels.
In extended spring training, he consistently threw fastballs, change-ups and curve balls for strikes and he said it carried over into his season debut, in which he needed only 60 pitches to complete six innings. He followed it up Friday with another six-inning, two-hit, one-walk, six-strikeout start to earn his first career victory.
"I struggled with control at Wilmington because I think I was always trying to make perfect pitches,'' he said. "I gave hitters too much credit instead of making them have to hit pitches. Facing hitters with wood bats kind of helps, too. It kind of eliminates a lot of the dinky hits you give up. I learned when you get ahead, finish guys off.''
In his first pro start, he picked off three runners. He was perfect in the second, fourth and fifth innings, sandwiched around a third-inning double and RBI single.
"I could not have been more pleased, but I have to get ready for the next start,'' he said.
"In the bullpen, you may not pitch for a week or 10 days, and not pitching consistently is something I have struggled with and did in Wilmington,'' he continued. "It is hard for me to maintain confidence. Starting you don't have to worry about any of that.''
The Angels kept him in extended spring training until early June and then gave him permission to return to Roanoke Rapids for eight days before they intended to reassign him to Orem.
"Extended can be pretty exhausting, so it was nice go home and see my family for a few days,'' he said. "I expected to be there a little longer. You can't get mad when you get a call saying you are being moved up.''
Short hops
UNCW's Chris Hatcher leads the Pacific Coast League with 23 saves – eight more than the closest challenger. … Former Seahawks pitcher Seth Frankoff has not given up an earned run in his past four relief appearances for Stockton in the Single-A California League. Opponents are only hitting .167 against him in 23 appearances.
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November 13, 2015, 1:54 p.m. by Sami Grover
Big, efficient cities. High-tech mega farms. And a new generation of nuclear power. That's how to save nature, says a new manifesto.
Obama rejects Keystone XL oil pipeline
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
My Own Blogger's Choice Bundle
Okay, maybe that's just me. : ) Regardless, now we all get to be superstar bloggers for a day. Laura at Quokka Quilts had the genius idea of hosting a contest to choose the next Blogger's Choice bundle. Just choose fabric from the Fat Quarter Shop, post your bundle, and link it up to her contest post.
So here's my entry. I had a blast choosing this bundle. Almost as fun as shopping, but without the disapproving look from your spouse when the credit card statement arrives. And the winner gets a half-yard bundle of their chosen fabrics! Nice! So skip on over to the Fat Quarter Shop to make your own. My fabric names/links are below.
1. Bespoken by Pat Bravo, Orchid Jaquard
2. Meet Me at Sunset by Dear Stella, Pink Gridlock
3. Bella Solids Gray
4. Dazzle by Melissa Averinos, Clementine Flowers
5. Puttin' On the Ritz by Bunny Hill, Grey Princess
6. Yard Sale by Dear Stella, Sky
7. Divine by Rosemarie Lavin, Tangerine Linen Texture
8. Paparazzi by Red Rooster, Light Gray on White Dots
9. Bella Solids Magenta
10. Dazzle by Melissa Averinos, Melon Jewel
11. Cotton Couture Solids by Michael Miller, Violet
12. Ooh La La by Pillow and Maxfield, Sherbet Cercle de Fleurs
13. Dazzle by Melissa Averinos, Clementine Shadow Stripe
14. Palladium by Dear Stella, Gray Gridlock
15. Power Pop by Jenean Morrison, Aqua Girlfriend
21 comments:
- Debbie said...
Very cool indeed! I'll be posting mine tomorrow! ;-)
- December 28, 2011 at 9:06 PM
- Erika L. said...
What a beautiful stack! I can picture a quilt now!
- December 28, 2011 at 9:10 PM
- Lindsay Conner said...
- December 28, 2011 at 9:25 PM
- kelly lautenbach said...
Love this look... now go make a quilt! :)
- December 28, 2011 at 9:35 PM
- Jessica said...
I love your colours! Who am I kidding....I love everyones colours!!
- December 28, 2011 at 9:45 PM
- tusen said...
I like it very much.
- December 29, 2011 at 12:25 AM
- Laura said...
Ooh, looks lovely! Thanks for linking up Lee! :)
- December 29, 2011 at 1:21 AM
- Patchwork and Play said...
Your colours are SO unique- I love them!!!
- December 29, 2011 at 2:02 AM
- Flying Blind... said...
Lovely selection!
- December 29, 2011 at 2:28 AM
- Katy Cameron said...
Great choice :o) I'm loving seeing so many similar groupings of colour with so many different fabrics!
- December 29, 2011 at 3:29 AM
- Michele said...
I really like your collection!
- December 29, 2011 at 8:20 AM
- angela said...
Very nice bundle!
- December 29, 2011 at 9:09 AM
- Sarah said...
Oooh so pretty, love these ones!
- December 29, 2011 at 9:51 AM
- Jenniffier said...
Oh yours is wonderful. I would like to combine some of your picks with mine. BTW cute new profile pic, the quilt in the background just makes it.
- December 29, 2011 at 10:18 AM
- Sew.What. said...
Those would be a great quilt, I love those picks!
- December 29, 2011 at 10:35 AM
- Tiffany said...
Love the colors! :D Pink is my favorite color, so I'd pick your bundle in a jiffy!
- December 29, 2011 at 11:42 AM
- Lucy @ Charm About You said...
- December 29, 2011 at 3:53 PM
- Amy Friend said...
Very pretty! It's a nice bold mix with the grey to soften it. I like it!
- December 30, 2011 at 11:17 AM
- my meller said...
I wouldn've have though of these choices, but I really like it!
- December 31, 2011 at 10:14 AM
- Kelly @ Blue Bird Sews said...
great choices Lee, good luck!
- December 31, 2011 at 2:17 PM
- Lyanna L. said...
I love your bundle! So fun and would make a gorgeous quilt.
- January 5, 2012 at 1:42 PM


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This week Gilles Peterson features a mix by producer/musician James Blake, along with some way-out African, more deep jazz and new James Pants, Janelle Monáe, Joanna Newsom, Flying Lotus, Ital Tek and plenty more. The first track is by an artist called Gregory Porter, who Gilles says you'll like if you're into José James. Gilles also gives us his take on the new Jyoti, calling her the Mary Lou Williams of the new generation! "Lots of stuff in the box this week…"
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Flames can be seen from the air after an explosion happened at the sight of a train derailment in southern Jefferson County, just south of Louisville, Ky, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/The Courier-Journal, Sam Upshaw)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Authorities say crews will start removing hazardous materials next week from a train that derailed on the outskirts of Louisville nearly two weeks ago.
A spokeswoman for the Louisville-Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency says the plan to transfer hydrogen fluoride and butadiene from stricken rail tank cars has been approved. The spokeswoman, Jody Duncan, says the work will begin Tuesday morning.
Duncan said Friday the work will result in the closure of a stretch of Dixie Highway. She says the plan currently doesn't call for any evacuations or shelter-in-place orders.
A chemical fire that spewed for days from a derailed tanker forced the evacuation of the town of West Point along with other nearby neighborhoods.
The Federal Railroad Administration is investigating what caused the train to derail.