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Diary of a Snob: 01: Poor Little Rich Girlby Grace Dent
Poppet Montague-Jones is 15, 87th in line to the British throne and soon to inherit a whopping trust fund. Unlike her sister Kitten - legendary wild child and society columnist in London Alive (see Diary of a Chav), Poppet is a troubled and ill-fitting teenager who is at an impressionable age, and doesn't quite know how to launch herself into the world. Poppet spends much of her time daydreaming and getting bossed about by her flamboyant school friends, Vixen Blaze Brocklehurst and Striker Earhart. Between them, the girls get up to all sorts of high jinks a la St Trinians at school and in their stinkingly rich 'hood', not giving much thought to their future. They're rich, so who cares! Poppet's Mum Saskia has her future in hand anyway: a career in fashion and marriage to nice, loaded, Felix Hayes Burlington across the road. Thing is, Poppet is not entirely sure it's what she really wants. Isn't there more to life than charity lunches and yoga? Is Poppet destined for a life of designer grunge and decadence without lifting a finger to earn her own living, or is she brave enough to break out of the mould?
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Poppet is back with Kwame, and keeping it a secret from her family and curious best friends Vixen and Striker...But it is not easy having a double life and sneaking out of Hampstead to an estate in Kilburn twice a week....But when Poppet's mother Jocasta finds out what's going on, Poppet is shocked at how snobby her 'liberal' mother is. Poppet knows she's a lucky girl...she'll never ever know what it's like to be poor...But all the money in the world can't buy you true love...
Diva without a Cause (Diary of a Chav #1)by Grace Dent
16-year-old Shiraz Bailey Wood's days are filled with hoodies, hip-hop, and hanging around outside Claire's Accessories. Her parents work crap jobs and her school is pretty much chav central. There's not much goin' on in the world of this lovable dreamer, and having a brain and a heart of gold only makes it worse. Shiraz loathes being called a chav because she may be poor but she's not trashy, but she can't do much about it-yet. Shiraz is beginning to feel there's a lot more to life than minimum wage and the bling of a souped-up Vauxhall Nova. Told in diary entries over the course of a year attending the unfortunately named "SuperChav Academy" (where she'll do anything to prove she's not a chav), Shiraz's insanely funny voice and spirited narrative shows there is always a way to rise above any obstacle.
LBD: Friends Forever!by Grace Dent
Ronnie, Fleur, and Claude (known to all as Les Bambinos Dangereuses, or LBD) have signed up for the summer of their dreams. They're working at a seaside hotel, complete with all-night parties, nightclubs, beach blowouts, and an endless supply of gorgeous surfer lads-with no embarrassing parents in sight! But soon enough, the dream turns into a nightmare. The lbD's archnemesis Panama Goodyear arrives at the hotel with her whole crew in tow. Not only do the LBD have to wait hand and foot on Panama, but they have to compete against her in the Demonboard beauty contest. Will the summer be ruined? Not if the LBD has anything to say about it!
LBD: It's a Girl Thingby Grace Dent
Ronnie, Fleur, and Claude are the LBD -- Les Bambinos Dangereuses. These inseparable best friends are hip, feisty, and ready to take on the world. Except for one thing -- their fun- hating ogre parents won't let them go to the Astlebury Music Festival. Are their social lives ruined forever? Not if they can help it! The girls soon come up with a brilliant plan. They'll put on a concert of their own, featuring the finest talent (and hottest guys) that Blackwell School has to offer. But staging a music festival isn't as easy as it looks, especially when the LBD's sworn enemy, Panama Goodyear, is the headline act. Now it's up to the LBD to use their grace, poise, and humor to make Blackwell Live a huge success, complete with post-concert snogging and all. With LBD in charge -- it's not just a girl thing; it's the best thing!
LBD: Live and Fabulous!by Grace Dent
At long last, the LBD (Les Bambinos Dangereuses to the uninformed) have finished another awful term at Blackwell School. Finally, Ronnie, Claude, and Fleur are free! If only they had plans for the summer . . . and if only Ronnie's boyfriend Jimi Steele would get his act together. . . . Just as their bliss fades into the boring summer blues, rock god and the LBD's friend Spike Saunders sends them free tickets to the Astlebury Music Festival. Brilliant! Soon enough, the LBD are on their way for a weekend of henna tattoos, festival chic, awesome music, and about a million totally lush festival lads. In other words: the natural environment for the LBD! Packed with the same humor and joie de vivre that made LBD: It's a Girl Thing an international success, LBD: Live & Fabulous! is a sassy, classy romp sure to win the LBD a whole new legion of fans.
Posh and Prejudice (Diary of a Chav #2)by Grace Dent
The divine Shiraz Bailey Wood is back in this hilarious sequel to Diva Without a Cause to enlighten us with her signature brand of madcap humor on her demented, glorious life in the gritty suburbs of London. When sixteen-year-old Shiraz Bailey Wood's year-end test results come in, she's astonished to discover not only that she passed them all, but that she's actually clever! Emboldened by an invite to higher-level classes, Shiraz enrolls in Superchav Academy's "Center of Excellence" to get even brainier. Hanging with goody-two- shoes types in higher-level classes seems like just the ticket to avoid getting stuck forever in her crap hometown. But Shiraz has to figure out for herself: are these posh types really any better than she, or do they just want to stick their noses up at everyone?
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If this state does not change within a few minutes,
please contact your system administrator.
Check the recommendations in SAP Notes: 943498, 764417
Message: Dispatcher running but no server connected!
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This problem occurs suddenly after a time interval when working on Sap Enterprise Portal. Please Suggest me Number of possible solutions for this type of problem.....
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Your server might be rebooting , wait for some time .
In case its not coming up provide log for dev_disp or server etc from work directory.
Possible troubleshooting steps are check Database, status of dispatcher , server and then read the crresponding developer trace.
I have increased Heap memory and also the PermSize in dev_server0, dev_dispatcher and dev_jcontrol..... but i am still getting the same problem......
SAP WebAS Engine is starting... after an interval of time......
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Hello Sumeet,
Without the relevent logs, its all shooting in the dark :-)..
Could you please paste an excerpt from the std_server0.out file from the time of the server crash? The same excerpt from dev_server0 file will also help us.
Also, You could search for the term "Outofmemory" in the std_server*.out file and see if that's whats causing the crash. If so, we need to figure out whats causing this OOM. It could be either perm exhaustion or heap exhaustion. Once you paste the relevant excerpt, we'll be able to tell what caused it.
Sometimes even if the system is configured correctly for the JVM settings, the OOM crash could occur because there is a
memory leak. In that case you need to ensure that your system is generating heapdumps as per notes:
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1259465 How to get a heapdump which can by analyzed with MAT (AIX) (1053495 heapdump settings on AIX)
Once you have the .dmp or the .hprof file you can analyze it using the MAT Tool which can be downloaded from www.eclipse.org/mat
The generation of leak suspect report shows the exact culprits.
However, first step here is to figure out whats causing the server restarts. So, to figure that please paste the relevant excerpt from the std_server file.
Another reason why the server could crash is due to the jvm crash. If that's the case you'll see hs_err files in case of SUN JVM in cluster\server or cluster\dispatcher directory.
Hope this helps.
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Hi Sumeet,
You have not told us in detail what made you to restart the J2EE Engine, did you change any parameters? If the are semi-deployed SDM files the system won't start.
Anyway the best way to start if you still having the problems is to check the status of your processes.
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All of the above are very important to the running of your system.
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I have increased the heap memory size and permissible memory size in dev_server0 file.... but i still get this problem....
Engine automatically starts after an interval of time....
Please suggest me other possible solutions
The issue might be because of resource crunch. Please consider increasing the physical memory size and then adjust the memory parameter.
Hope this will resolve the issue.
Varadharajan M
Hi Sumeet,
As per the symptom, I am supposing your java system is getting OutOfMemory, and with this OutOfMemory, the serverX
process restarts automatically from time to time.
To resolve this, it will be necessary to do a details anslysis of genereted Heapdump with the occurance of OutOfMemory error.
Hence I would like to suggest you report a customer message to SAP support, as the heapdump is quite large and can not be analyzed here.
Hi Sumeet,
That is not the problem, when the server node is in waiting status this message will be appear when you use the URL, just refresh your server node status at OS level by using JCmon and check out the status of the server node. If any error occurs in server node please check the server_std.out file at /usr/sap/<SID>/<instance name>/work directory.


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1. When did you start in dogs? Which breed/s? Kennel name? Most famous champions?
2. When did you start judging? Have you judged in other foreign countries besides Italy? If so, where? Was this year's visit to Italy your first?
3. How do you feel your show experience in Italy compares to an AKC show? What's the main difference? Was there anything you liked better? Anything from the US that Italy would do well to introduce?
4. Which breeds that you saw in Italy were the best? Which looked the most different from what you're used to seeing in the US?
5. Please mention a couple of dogs in Europe (preferably in Italy, of course) that you really admired.
Frank Sabella awarding Group 1st in Italy in 2011 to the young Azawakh Azamour Ayman. Photo Deya.
1. I was a professional handler from the mid-1950s and retired after winning BIS at Westminster in 1973. I showed almost all breeds but was probably best known for Poodles. Not sure how many champions I finished, but as a pro handler I showed the No. 1 dog three different times.
2. Started judging in 1974. The countries I have judged in include Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Russia (which I love, have been there seven times and go again this January), England many times, Croatia, Italy twice, Australia twice, Japan and China. Loved Japan and am going again in November. Also Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico.
3. It is such a difference and such a pleasure going to judge in other countries. You don't know the dogs or their records, and you just put up what you like. The shows are more relaxed and the exhibitors are completely different. I wish we had critiques in this country like they have at many FCI shows. It helps the exhibitor to know what you as a judge are looking for in a particular breed, and it also makes you as the judge think more.
4. I didn't judge enough different breeds to comment on the shows in Italy, Terni and Orvieto, and the breeds I judged there I have judged many times in America.
5. Dogs I got to see that I admired a lot: the Afghan Hound bitch, Ch. Al Nacira Bint Roula von Haussman, that Michael Canalizo gave the breed to. This is the same bitch that I gave the breed to at Westminster. She has done quite well in Europe and has amassed quite a record. I gave her the Group and Michael put her Best in Show. The dog that won the next day under Andrew Brace, the Bearded Collie Ch. Ho in Mente Te del Cuore, was beautiful, and there was a beautiful Maltese that placed second in the BIS competition, Ch. Cinecittà Diane Lane — beautiful head and a great body. The breed that impressed me a lot I did not see at this show, however, but I was fortunate enough to go see the most beautiful Azawakhs in the world after the show. To see these beauties move was pure joy. Their carriage and soundness is a delight. I think the AKC is making a big mistake in starting to have this breed at shows in America. They have a great reserve about strangers, and the judges that we have who love to "massage" a dog will have a hard time. This breed is not timid about letting you know they don't like you! For me to see them in Italy was a thrill I won't forget. These dogs were bred by Francesca Zampini and are presented at the shows by Patrizio Palliani.
1. I entered the sport via my parents Jim and Lee Canalizo's purchase of Babu Bamn of Grandeur, an Afghan Hound from Sunny Shay's Grandeur kennels in 1961. The family bred five generations of champion Kandahara hounds in both Afghan Hounds and Salukis. Our limited breeding with litters from Int. Ch. Shirkhan of Grandeur and other tight Grandeur-linked sires produced Group and specialty winners but none that were directly as famous as some of their get. From a few key breedings our dogs can be found in the pedigrees of Champions Tryst, Triumph and other Grandeur greats that I handled to many BIS wins in the 1980s and '90s, including No. 1 All Breeds with Tryst in 1994.
2. I was first approved to judge by AKC in 2000. I have judged in more than 25 different countries and on six of the seven continents! Yes, I have exhibited and judged previously in Italy, both times in Milan (and may be doing so again in the near future). Currently I am not judging in the US, as I am working for the AKC.
3. The events I judged in Orvieto and Terni were both well run on unique and beautiful grounds. Naturally any show in mid-June could have weather-related issues, and for these events, heat affected the days. Both events did hold close to a time schedule, which sometimes is not the case. The exhibitors need to understand the benefits of being ready when expected. It is a two-way street for all involved. No one exhibitor should be entitled to disrupt others for their convenience, and if everyone took heed of that, the shows would run very smoothly. A high level of quality was evident in the panel of judges and the dogs exhibited. My BIS final was on par with any event I have ever judged in the world. Both show officials were great and provided perfectly for all concerned ... and that included both humans and canines! I spent some valuable time with my great friend Patrizio Palliani, one of the show chairmen, on how to maximize the show ring layout, which he will improve for the next event.
4. This is an unfair question, as I had the honor of judging the Italian Afghan Hound specialty, and across the board my sighthounds were very strong, as is the case for much of Europe. Decisions in Afghan Hounds, Borzoi and Salukis were crisp and the competition exhilarating. Part of my trip included the opportunity to visit a top Azawakh breeder to gain a greater insight into this truly mystical breed. That alone was worth my trip, and I plan to go again in June of 2013.
5. I wouldn't know the names of the dogs I admired, and it wouldn't matter regardless of the names. One lives in the moment when judging, and I did find some exciting examples in many breeds. Finding top dogs that have earned their reputation is always a plus, but it's discovering a young dog with potential that gives one the "thrill." I had this happen with my Junior Afghan Hound male and a beautiful Miniature Poodle. I predict bright futures for both these dogs.
1. Under the Pramada kennel prefix we started breeding Dachshunds, mostly Standard Longhairs, in the mid-1970s. We have since transferred all the Dachshunds to our daughter, Maggie, in Northern California. Now we exclusively breed Affenpinschers (since 2000). I would say the most notable Pramada dogs are the first and only Standard Longhaired Dachshund to win Group 1st at Westminster, Ch. Pramada's Curmudgeon L, Ch. Insight's Rumor Has It at Pramada and the Affenpinscher Ch. Tamarin Trevor, sire of 27 AKC champions to date with more on the way. Pam started judging in 1979 and Dave in 1995. Currently Pam is able to judge all the Hounds and Toys and 20 Terrier breeds. Dave can do all the Hounds. Pam has judged in Italy, Australia, Japan, Taiwan and Canada; Dave in Australia and Italy. The Purina Breeder's Showcase 2012 was our first visit to Italy to judge.
2. The judging we did in Italy was the Purina Breeder's Showcase. It was not an "official" show. Dave judged mostly Working breeds and I did Hounds, Dachshunds and Toys. It was in Ferrara in Northern Italy, and we had a marvelous time.
3. This was a unique experience judging. For each dog there were three judges: AKC, UK and an FCI judge in the classes. We were asked to rate each entry in four categories — structure; coat and condition; head; and movement — with a maximum ranking of 100. The ratings were for Excellent, Good, Fair and Needs Improvement. The idea was to give breeders some guidance in areas to improve, and where they were doing well. The highest-scoring dogs advanced to the Group level, sometimes more than one of each breed. The same categories were used at Group level to pick the three winners. BIS was done by all the judges with the same categories, and there was a BIS and a Reserve BIS winner. The winner was awarded a trip for handler, owner and dog to the Santa Barbara show in California in August. This year the winner was a very lovely Saluki, Ch. Delborghinoscardelarenta, that Pam had the honor of judging at the breed, Group and BIS level. There were no entry fees for the exhibitors, and they seemed to take the written comments very well, good and bad. We had a steward and interpreter for each of the judges. They were also breeders and exhibitors in Italy, and we shared a lot of information. Just as an aside — the lunches were excellent and served with wine for those who wished it ... a very nice touch. I am not certain how the AKC would feel about alcohol, but it was most enjoyable and relaxing. The atmosphere was not rushed or time sensitive as in the US, but when we started there was organization. Much better than at the World Show in Paris!
4. As it was not a "regular" show, there were not a lot of big competitors, but we found several nice dogs. The Saluki mentioned before was the clear winner. There was a Newfoundland puppy with much promise. As the FCI standard is very different from AKC in Dachshunds, I was not as impressed with those, but a few of the Miniature Smooths were quite nice. Dave thought the Great Danes were the most different and very lacking. We discussed this with a Dane breeder from the UK, and he agreed completely. Of course, they were all natural (no docking or cropping was allowed), so the Sporting and Terrier breeds were different in appearance. I find the Sporting dogs with "good" tails to be attractive, but the Working breeds, like Rottweilers and Dobermans, are difficult to judge. Two of the Toys that I saw, a Pom and a Peke, were bred in the US and lovely. Unfortunately, there was no catalog, so I have no names.
5. The critiques were a big difference from the US. I think the concept of critiques in specific circumstances would be most helpful to breeders, if they were given positively. Unfortunately, I don't think most US breeders, and especially exhibitors, really want to know what the judge thinks in relation to the standard of the breed. They just want to win. As judges I think we need to really concentrate on comparison with the standard and its correct interpretation. This is not an opportunity to reward what we "think is correct" or what we "like." It is the judge's responsibility to know and understand the standard, purpose and structure of a specific breed, and give an award based on what we think and believe is the best representative of that breed. Personal preference really isn't something that should come into play, in my opinion. Dave and I look forward to returning to Italy in the future.
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Deputy Matthew Bugg Works toward Recovery
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A serious car crash could have taken his life...but instead, this Alachua County Sheriff's deputy has more life than ever.
On October 29th Deputy Matthew Bugg was on his way to the scene of a crash on Williston Road when he was hit head on by a suspected drunk driver. His right hip and hand were badly damaged.
But the Bugg Family actually views the accident as a gift this Christmas.
If you would like to assist the family with expenses as Deputy Bugg recovers contact the Police Benevolent Association at 352-317-8263 or make checks out to "NCFLPBA c/o Deputy Bugg" and mail them to Deputy Matt Bugg Donation Fund c/o North-Central FL PBA, 4510 NW 6th Place- Suite 100B Gainesville, FL 32607
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Dakwak Launches On Site Community Translation Option and File Based Projects
We wrote back on July 2010 about Dakwak a Jordanian startup that use crowed sourced community translation to help improve translating websites to almost any language.
Recently the startups launched on site widget that allows your sites visitors to edit and vote up or down the translation of your site with out leaving it.
Also Dakwak has recently launched file based translation where webmaster can upload their language files and have them translated to other languages of their choosing, then they can point the file location to their visitors if they wish to help in improving the translation. Among other feature the startup has launched is enabling webmasters to default the language translated on their site.
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The BB Kamiteo has been restored from a typical slice of multi-level house with picturesque views over the rooftops of the old town,is located in Borgo Riccio No. 20,which in turn is a lateral Strada Farini,famous for its shops and outdoor cafes a few steps from Piazza Garibaldi,the main square of Parma,near Palazzo Pallavicini just 5 minutes walk from Piazza Duomo,the Conservatory,from University from Teatro Regio,Palazzo della Pilotta,and the main monuments and museums.Park of the Citadella is at 5 min. walk, the Parco Ducale and the train station are within walking distance in 10 min. or on the bus (bus-stop at 50 mt)Covered parking available Goito 24h24 is about 200 meters from home.The bedroom floor is equipped with priva te bathroom with window,wc,bidet,sink,shower,hairdryer The room is equipped with wardrobe,table with chairs TV, DVD and wi-fi(free)connection.Other services included: daily cleaning,rich breakfast sweet and salty coffee,tea, water,heating/air conditioning,use a bike,delivery of city map,luggage storage.Both the 3 rd floor to the 4th attic are air conditioned.The attic floor is ideal for a family it is composed of 1 double and 1 single with the ability to add a 4th bed, and both use a shared bath with window. We also an apartament on 2nd floor indipendent with 4 people places.
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Come Thanksgiving Day, it's always a question: Will you be in line well before midnight to buy a door-busting bargain on Black Friday?
"My advice to people is, start paying attention early," says Jody Rohlena, senior editor of ShopSmart magazine. "Retailers are trying to get you into the stores, not for just one day, but for the whole holiday season."
With stores offering holiday price matches now, and free shipping options, it's easy to skip Black Friday this holiday season.
- Go now
The shopping season is starting earlier, with Target, Wal-Mart, Best Buy and Toys R Us rolling out deals for the entire period, not just one day or even one month. That means deals will change from week to week, and using price guarantees and shipping promotions at the right time will help you save big. Pay attention to fliers, online prices and the timing of purchases. There's no reason not to start shopping now.
- Use the price matches
Retail experts are excited about competitive price matches. Target and Best Buy are matching prices offered online by rivals including Amazon and Wal-Mart. The goal is to convince shoppers that they can get everything they need at the lowest price at one location. "They are trying to combat showrooming, which is when people come to the store, look at items and then call them up on Amazon," Rohlena says. Target's price match, for example, runs through Dec. 16. Visit PriceGrabber.com for price comparisons.
- Free shipping.org
Last year, 92.5 percent of online retailers offered free shipping for a portion of the holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation's Shop.org. It's expected to be the same this year. There are retailers including Nordstrom, L.L. Bean and Zappos.com that always offer free shipping with no minimum purchase. But for holiday shopping, many stores are offering free shipping and guaranteeing items delivered before Christmas if you purchase before Dec. 17.
- Gift card cop-out
For the giver and for the recipient, this season may be the worst time to give a gift card. For the recipient: Because of the holiday price-matching programs, many retailers are expected to lose money on some big-ticket items that are priced lower elsewhere. That means November and December is the best time to look for sales (not January, after you've received your gift card). Although gift cards are great options for those hard-to-shop-for people, you might be doing them a disservice if you wait to give them their gift card Dec. 25. For the giver: You're not getting a good deal on gift cards unless you buy in bulk at select stores offering promotions.
- Don't commit to layaway
You've already missed Toys R Us's reservation program for its Hot Toys list, but luckily, that's not a bad thing. Rohlena recommends forgoing programs that lock you into a purchase a few months after you sign on the dotted line, and that includes layaway.


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AP1 outlines bold approach to hedge funds
Martin Källström, the portfolio manager responsible for hedge funds at AP1, believes that the Skr221bn ($33bn) Swedish pension fund's approach to hedge funds is very different to that of most other investors in the sector.
It is less concerned about achieving strong risk-adjusted returns, and instead focuses on building a hedge fund portfolio that is likely to do well when the rest of the pension fund portfolio is doing badly. AP1 began a full-scale push into hedge funds in February and plans to ramp up the allocation to 5% of overall assets – roughly $1.6bn. Historically its hedge fund allocation consisted solely of a position in Cevian Capital, a Swedish activist manager with roughly €5bn under management.
AP1, one of five buffer funds in the Swedish national income pension system, invests in a global portfolio consisting of equities, fixed income securities and alternative investments, including real estate, private equity funds and hedge funds.
Källström said: "The big difference between us and most hedge fund investors is that we're trying to build a portfolio that's best for the overall AP1 pension fund rather than best for the hedge fund portfolio on a stand-alone basis.
"AP1 has about 50% of our assets allocated to equities but it translates to a risk contribution of around 90% from equities. We want a strong probability that our hedge fund portfolio will perform well when the overall AP1 portfolio is in a prolonged drawdown. In contrast, most hedge fund investors are incentivised to target the best risk-adjusted returns."
A common measure of risk-adjusted performance is the Sharpe ratio, where a number greater than one is deemed to be good. For example, Brevan Howard Asset Management's flagship global macro strategy, the Brevan Howard Master Fund, which has a strong long-term track record, has a Sharpe ratio of 1.83 from its launch to August 2012, according to investors.
Källström expects AP1's hedge fund portfolio's Sharpe ratio to be below one. He said: "It is far from the best possible risk-adjusted returns but the portfolio will perform well in the context of diversifying the rest of the portfolio. Our hedge fund portfolio is expected to generate good positive returns when the hedge fund industry is in drawdown."
In order to achieve diversification from its equity exposure, Källström is targeting managers with higher than average volatility. He said: "I'm expecting my portfolio to have 10% to 12% volatility. With higher volatility and higher return expectations, you can get some impact on the wider AP1 portfolio."
To put this volatility figure in context, since 1994, the average hedge fund has annualised volatility of just over 7%, roughly half that of the S&P 500 index.
There are two building blocks to AP1's hedge fund portfolio: protection strategies and diversification strategies. Three quarters of the hedge fund portfolio is invested in protection strategies, which are designed to do well in falling equity markets. These include managed futures strategies, which use computer algorithms to ride out trends in global markets, and global macro strategies that are long volatility.
The HFRI Macro: Systematic Diversified index, an index that tracks managed futures strategies, rose 18% in 2008, when the average hedge fund lost 19% and equity markets were down 40%, according to Hedge Fund Research.
In the remaining quarter of the hedge fund portfolio, Källström looks for managers that are running low market exposures and so are likely to be insulated from upward or downward market moves. He said: "We like idiosyncratic risks in particular sectors or opportunities that are hard to analyse." It is a concentrated portfolio of 10 managers.
Favouring the bold
Källström, who joined AP1 in 2007 from Aon Hewitt, where he was head of investment and actuarial consulting in Sweden, acknowledges that this approach to hedge funds is not for the faint-hearted. He said: "Our overall strategy is very demanding. You need to have a strategic long-term time horizon; you can't be in and out. This portfolio can show up with bad drawdowns so it's very important to have another asset pool to call on. Otherwise you'd be insane to do it. We are committed to adding money to the hedge fund portfolio when we see losses and taking profits out after good performance."
Since its inception in 2001, AP1 has produced an annualised return of 5.7% after expenses, slightly above its target of 5.5% a year over a rolling five-year period, according to its website. The fledgling hedge fund portfolio's performance has been "challenging" so far this year, says Källström, as trend-following strategies have struggled with an absence of clear trends in the markets. He added: "However, this is a strategic portfolio and it will be evaluated accordingly."
The average systematic macro hedge fund is flat after the first nine months of this year, while the average hedge fund is up 4.65% in the same period, according to HFR.
In August, a government-commissioned review of Sweden's €105bn state pension funds recommended that they be reduced in number from five to three and given more investment flexibility, in order to save money and improve returns. The five funds are currently run autonomously by independent agencies.
The review, chaired by Swedish pensions industry veteran Mats Langensjö, recommended that they are merged into three funds under the aegis of a single agency, to be known as the Pension Reserve Board. Langensjö also recommended investment restrictions on the funds be lifted. The AP funds are presently forbidden from investing more than 5% of their capital in private equity, for example, and cannot invest in commodity funds at all. Källström said he is unable to comment on the potential implications of the review.


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Ne-Yo Hosts Motown Monday at Ginny's on June 11th
By Ginny's Supper Club
He's helped Rihanna, Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson and Justin Bieber with their chart-topping hits, which means everything that this singer, songwriter, producer and actor touches turns to gold. But before Compound Entertainment and Motown Recording Artist Ne-Yo continues his takeover of the music world, he's taking over the mic at Ginny's on June 11th for a very special Motown Monday. Ne-Yo will introduce Elijah Kelley, a talented performer who starred with Ne-Yo in the George Lucas hit film Red Tails and performed the title track. Name still sound familiar? Kelley also co-starred and sang in the film adaptation of Hairspray alongside John Travolta, Zac Efron and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Doors to Ginny's Supper Club open at 7pm with DJ Mos at the turntables, giving you plenty of time to drink a Diablo, Harlem Mule or Smokey Apple cocktail (or all three!) and nibble on Artichoke Croquettes and Mushroom Dumplings and share the Lamb Shank or Brandt Ribeye. Kevin Ross (already a Ginny's favorite) will open the show singing Motown classics and original songs followed by Ne-Yo's introduction of Elijah Kelley. And to get you excited and in the mood, click here to listen to Ne-Yo's latest single "Lazy Love" from his upcoming album, R.E.D., which hits stores September 18th.
Motown Monday with special guest, Ne-Yo
June 11th, 2012
Doors open at 7pm
Tickets: $20 for reserved seats by calling Ginny's at 212.421.3821 and mentioning
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We use the word "hero" rather commonly these days. The word is thrown around almost as often as "great" and "unbelievable."
If you've ever met a certain native South Carolinian named Clebe McClary, those three words probably would be in the same sentence. And none of them would be inappropriate or misused.
Though his home is in Pawleys Island, his message has been delivered to all 50 states and 30 foreign countries. As one of the nation's popular motivational speakers, he continues to tell anyone who will listen about overcoming obstacles.
He'll also never shirk from sharing stories of his faith, family and flag.
Clebe McClary will address 92 football players next week at the Medal of Honor Bowl luncheon that honors Wounded Warriors.
These young men from all over the country will hear how McClary almost died for his country in Vietnam in 1968.
He'll talk about grenades and hand-to-hand combat in a battle that cost him his left arm and his left eye. Some of the men in his unit who died in that firefight were about the same age as the college seniors who will be in town for this bowl game.
McClary also will mention the young private from Burke High, Ralph Johnson, who threw himself on top of a grenade in that foxhole to save his young lieutenant's life and two other Marines.
All of these athletes will get an immediate understanding of what sacrifice and commitment really mean.
Marching orders
McClary spent 21/2 years in the hospital and endured 34 operations. Doctors initially told him he'd never walk again.
What these football players will see is a Marine in his dress blues wearing an eye patch, gesturing with a disfigured right hand and moving a stub of an arm under the left sleeve.
What they'll also see is a proud Palmetto State native confidently walk to the podium. Some of the visitors might struggle with the syrupy Southern accent. Others might also squirm during the descriptive telling of what happened in Vietnam after midnight in March 1968.
Just a few years ago, I was sitting across the table from McClary at a similar banquet. In one of the most humbling moments I've ever experienced, McClary casually asked me if I'd cut the meat on his plate. I felt proud to do it, in one sense, and ashamed I didn't see the need before he asked.
Warriors and all-stars
McClary has beaten the odds and will communicate to these all-stars his desire to live when the helicopters lifted his battered body from that hillside in Vietnam.
He also was once a football player. Just like many who will be at that luncheon next week, he, too, believed he was bullet-proof and was the master of his universe.
For more than 30 years, McClary has been telling his story, but not dwelling on the past. His one good eye has always been focused on the future.
If you ever see an S.C. license that says FIDO, that'll be the medal-winning lieutenant. Those letters stand for a simple expression: Forget it and drive on. That's his advice to people who get dealt a bad hand.
There's one other question he'll ask in his "yes, sir; no, sir" approach to life. It is simply this: "What'cha gonna do with what'cha got?"
Here's hoping those 92 college all-stars leave Charleston with an even deeper understanding of what it really means to be a hero.
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Black Moth Super Rainbow – Windshield Smasher
August 2nd, 2012
Experimental musicians Black Moth Super Rainbow have a playful bent towards the mysterious and obscure. Their excellent new track "Windshield Smasher" delivers a psychedelic retro sound, brightly understated lyrics, and a fresh edgy style that reminds us a bit of the Dandy Warhols. BMSR release their forthcoming album Cobra Juicy in October. By Erin Feathers […]
Mother Mother – Let's Fall In Love
August 2nd, 2012
Here is a new tune from Mother Mother! These guys come up with some of the most danceable indie rock out there. What I think is the most special about Mother Mother is the versatility of headman Ryan Guldemond, this guy has a mad set of pipes. These guys are music writing machines, their first […]
E-TRAIN – So Good (Ft. Molly K)
August 2nd, 2012
When it comes to summer jams "So Good" hits that sweet spot. The new track from E-TRAIN is his first release since WRATH OF ROXANE+. The song is previewed here for the first time from an upcoming untitled project expected September 5th and it features LA-based Molly K on the sugary hook. Good luck not […]
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Ice Edwards – Harry Potter Kush (Feat. Waldo Da Goon)
August 2nd, 2012
NJ rapper Ice Edwards will meet you at 35,000 feet, that can't-even-get-that-high-on-the-back-of-a-broomstick elevation. That Harry Potter Kush. Ice Edwards (Facebook) Rating 8.2
Pale Seas – Bodies
August 2nd, 2012
Communion dials up another winner with Southampton UK rock act Pale Seas. "Bodies" feels instantly psychedelic. It's certainly a wide expansive track but it's also warm. Where a band can go a bit awry with "atmospheres" and "layers" and "wanking", Pale Seas keeps it concise with neat compact melodies and just enough soul to keep […]
LaToiya Williams – This Love Is Sweet (Prod. Nottz)
August 2nd, 2012
Soulstress Latoiya Williams (Jay-Z, Snoop, Dr. Dre) returns after a 10 year hiatus with a super strong track in "This Love Is Sweet". Produced by Nottz, "TLIS" has a syrupy smooth 70's feel (reminded us a bit of The Staple Singers 70's pop material) that fits nicely into b3sci's late summertime groove. LaToiya Williams (Facebook) […]
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Mariah Carey – Triumphant (Feat. Rick Ross & Meek Mill)
August 2nd, 2012
Our girl Mariah is back and she's got MMG on her back. "Triumphant", Mariah's comeback single, features oft-collaborator Jermaine Dupri (you can hear him "yeah"ing in the background) on the production tip. Mariah's more hip hop lane is decorated with hype joint after hype joint ("Heartbreaker" "Honey" "Lil' Love" "So Lonely", etc). Can "Triumphant" measure […]
Turtle Giant – We Were Kids
August 2nd, 2012
IGIF got the premiere of this ace new track from Brazilian band Turtle Giant (who are based in Macau, China!) called "We Were Kids". A neat blend of surf rock guitar and great melodic textures, the track is a full force go experience for the entirety of its 4:34 duration. Listen Turtle Giant (Facebook) Rating […]
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August 2nd, 2012
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America is fortunate that both the Democratic and Republican candidates are extremely qualified for the
presidency. Both Hillary Clinton and John McCain have the experience and love of country to guide the ship
of state through stormy waters. No need to worry about another Bay of Pigs under their watch.
I will vote for Clinton because I share her views on national health care, the pursuit of alternative
sources of energy, her support of public education, and ending the war in Iraq.
However, a vote for McCain is another vote for America. He is a war hero and a liberal Republican who
would be a very different president from George Bush.
He has already shown his independence from the president as a United States senator.
I think Sen. Clinton has a better grasp of the economic conditions and the solutions needed than McCain. Besides the economy, the country cannot afford to continue this war, and a Clinton administration would end it sooner than a McCain administration.
Some people have suggested a third choice other than Clinton or McCain. I say forget it if you have any
sense of patriotism, or if you have any sense at all.
There is no other choice.
The third option on the books will create a national emergency of a gigantic magnitude, and the country
will be doomed. Think of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson and how hard they have worked to create a country that you wish to destroy.


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With flavorful food and a determination to help hungry children, Birmingham's leading chefs and restaurateurs will gather for Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation.
Taste of the Nation Birmingham will raise funds needed to support the national organization's efforts to end childhood hunger here and across the country.
The annual event is planned for Aug. 25 at McWane Science Center from 6 until 9 p.m.
More than 40 of the city's finest chefs and restaurateurs will participate in the event. Participating restaurants and food companies will include Anchorage, Angels Confections, B&A Warehouse, Bongiorno, Brock's at Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort, Buttermilk Hill (Sylacauga), Cafe Forum Catering, Cafe Iz, Chocolate Graphics, Cocina Superior, Culinard, Daniel George, Demetri's, Franklin's Homewood Gourmet, GianMarco, Icon, John's City Diner, Kairos Katering, Kathy G's, La Dolce Vita/Bellini's, La Paz, Lovoy's, Mudtown, Nabeel's, New Orleans Food and Spirits, O'Carrs, Open Door Cafe, Outtakes, Salem's Diner, Savage's, Studio G, Summit Club, Sysco, The Fish Market, The Veranda on Highland, Tracy's, Trussville Antique Mall Cafe and Bakery, Happy Catering, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Shula's, Pastry Art, Westin, Billy's Bar and Grill and Catering by LaNetta.
Guests will enjoy the foods paired with wines provided by International Wines, Johnson Brothers Wines, Gallo Wines, Grassroots Wines, MBC United Wine Distributors, Pinnacle Wines, Morgan Creek Vineyards, as well as other offerings from Lucy's Coffee, Birmingham Budweiser, Royal Cup, Milo's Tea, EspressoTech Solutions, Brown & Forman and Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Also participating will be Evelyn's Gourmet Recipes, a line of special foods and condiments.
Since its inception more than 20 years ago, Taste of the Nation has raised more than $70 million for organizations to feed the hungry.
The area charities that benefit from this year's event include Pathways and Magic City Harvest, two organizations that work all year to fight hunger.
According to the Alabama Food Bank, one in four people in a soup kitchen line is a child; and according to Community Kitchens of Birmingham, some 80,000 families living in Jefferson do not know where their next meal will come from.
Support from presenting sponsor American Express, national Sponsors Sysco and Food Network and local sponsors including Vulcan Materials, ensures that 100 percent of ticket proceeds will go to Share Our Strength's efforts to end childhood hunger.
Tickets for general admission to Taste of the Nation Birmingham are $75 advance purchase, and $85 at the door. VIP tickets are $150. Tickets can be purchased by calling 877-268-2783, or by visiting the Web site www.tasteofthenation.org/birmingham.
On the 2008 committee are Jennifer Gowers and Marc Bromstad, co-chairs; Michael McDonald, Jennifer Tsantes, Heather Lokey, Erin Bourgeois, Susan Mason, Cameron Carr, Erica Webb, Franklin Biggs, Cara Turano and Stina Augustsson.
Standard Bistro's August wine dinner will feature heirloom tomatoes. The dinner is planned for 6:30 Tuesday at the restaurant at Mt Laurel. Wines will be provided by International Wines Inc.
The menu:
Hors d'oeuvres. Heirloom tomato and tuna tartare, heirloom tomato and goat cheese crostinis.
First course. Heirloom tomato gazpacho, local cucumbers, peppers, red onion and mint ice.
Second course. Heirloom tomato salad, avocado, Nueske's bacon, black-eyed peas and basil mayonnaise.
Third course. Pan-seared Gulf red snapper with heirloom tomato, baby lima bean and sweet corn succotash.
Fourth course. Kurobuta pork tenderloin, smoked heirloom tomatoes, summer vegetable tower and pesto.
Fifth course. Trio of sorbet: Heirloom tomato, lime and watermelon sorbet, buttery shortbread cookies.
Tomato varietals are subject to availability. These are some of the tomatoes that may be available: German Johnson, Persimmon, Arkansas Traveler, Black from Tula, Paul Robeson, Chartreuse Tasty Evergreen, Green Zebra, Peach, Mr. Stripey, Nebraska Wedding, Great White, Cherokee Purple, Evergreen, Orange Blossom, Yellow Taxi, Sun Sugar, Red and Yellow Pear,
Dinner is $90 per guest, and includes tax and gratuity. For more information or to make reservations, call Standard Bistro at 995-0512.
The farmer's market at Ross Bridge has lots of added attractions this Saturday, in addition to the bright, fresh produce being sold by local farmers.
The market, from 8 until noon, will also feature a classic car show by the Antique Automobile Club of America. Music for the morning will be provided by Sam Pointer.
Ross Bridge Farmer's Market also will have coffee from Gatherings in Trussville, plus children's activities and arts and crafts.
The market is in front of the welcome center at Ross Bridge.
Brian Lewis, owner of Table in Crestline Village, will be the demonstrating a favorite dish at Pepper Place Saturday Market this week.
Lewis and some members of his culinary team will take to the stage at 9 a.m. Saturday. They will prepare spicy tomato soup with basil. The fresh tomatoes come from Hollow Spring Farm in Pell City.
Farmers from around the area will be at Pepper Place with fresh produce. Additionally, there will be pastries, condiments, sweets and flowers as well as arts and crafts.
Music will be provided by Fiddlin' in the Parlor on the Richard Tubb stage, and Joel Kauffman on the Interiors Market stage.
For a weather report for Pepper Place Saturday Market, call 313-4122. Pepper Place Saturday Market is from 7 a.m. until noon each Saturday through September. It is on Second Avenue South between 28th and 29th Streets.
There are a lot of other markets around the area, including the market at Leeds each Friday during the summer from 3 until 6:30 p.m. The market has drawn enthusiastic crowds to its first year.
At Center Point, the farmers market is on Thursday from 2 until 6 p.m. in the Center Point City Hall parking lot at 22nd Street and Center Point Parkway.
Linn Park Wednesday Market at Park Place is from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Park Place downtown, between 19th Street North and Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard.
Mt Laurel has a market each Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon, and has an abundance of fresh produce from area farmers. Also, you'll find cheeses, free-range eggs and other organically grown products.
Among offerings at the market are handcrafted yard furniture, wooden sign art, crafts, fresh-cut flowers, plant, pet items, handmade clothes, jewelry and accessories.
Jo Ellen O'Hara's "Dining Out" column appears each Friday.


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Objective.— Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a serious complication of critical
illness, conferring increased morbidity and mortality. Many interventions
have been studied to reduce the risk of VAP. We systematically reviewed the
influence of airway management on VAP in critically ill patients.
Data Sources.— Studies were identified through searching MEDLINE and EMBASE from 1980
through July 1997 and by searching SCISEARCH, the Cochrane Library, bibliographies
of primary and review articles, personal files, and contact with authors of
the randomized trials.
Study Selection.— We selected randomized trials evaluating ventilator circuit and secretion
management strategies on the rate of VAP.
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Data Synthesis.— The frequency of ventilator circuit changes and the type of endotracheal
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difference; range of relative risks [RRs], 0.84-0.91). However, lower VAP
rates may be associated with avoidance of heated humidifiers and use of heat
and moisture exchangers (5 trials, only 1 showing a significant difference;
range of RRs, 0.34-0.86), use of oral vs nasal intubation (1 trial; RR, 0.52;
95% confidence interval, 0.24-1.13), subglottic secretion drainage vs standard
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of estimates of benefit and harm, as well as access, availability, and costs.
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Card. Dolan with Bill O'Reilly [1]
Take a few minutes to watch Bill O'Reilly interview Cardinal Timothy Dolan about the bishops's continuing battle again the Obama administration. Cardinal Dolan seems to suggest that secularists in the Obama administration are using the issue of birth control, which is used by most Catholics, to further their secular agenda. O'Reilly goes one step further, claiming that there is a concerted effort driven by politicians and the secular media to drive religious people away from the public square. Cardinal Dolan doesn't quite take that bait, but does nod approvingly at O'Reilly.
Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com [2]
What do you think? Do you see evidence of a war being waged by secularists against religious people? Does that imply that all religious people are against contraception and the HHS mandate (they're not, by any means), and those that favor it are not as authentically religious? Are the bishops being caricatured?
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A teenager is in the hospital after emergency crews say he tried to go back into a burning building in Fabens.
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The farmhouse of Lydia Leister is on Taneytown Road at the intersection with Hunt Avenue. (Tour map: Taneytown Road) Its central location close behind what was roughly the center of the Union lines made it a perfect location as headquarters for the Army of the Potomac.
James Leister had died in 1859, leaving behind Lydia and six children. Lydia bought the small, wooden two-room house in 1861. It had a small hayfield and several apple and peach trees, as well as a spring. Lydia's sister, Catherine, had married John Slyder, whose farm near Big Round Top also played an important role in the battle.
Lydia left the farm as the battle grew near. Its position on the reverse slope of Cemetery Ridge just inside the fishook curve of the Union lines made it a perfect location for the nerve center of the Union Army. Meade's famous council of war on the evening of July 2nd took place in the house's tiny main room.
This nerve center was disrupted during the artillery bombardment preceding Pickett's Charge. The farm's location immediately behind the central point of the attack resulted in its being deluged with numerous overshoots from the hour-long Confederate barrage. One burst among the staff horses in the yard, while others carried away the steps and porch supports. Flying splinters dictated a move outside.
When Meade saw some members of the staff favoring the downrange side of the flimsy house, the fearless, twice-wounded Meade joked with them about their imaginary shelter. But for the sake of efficiency he eventually moved his shot-torn staff a few hundred yards away to a nearby barn. When it, too, proved to be a target, they moved on to the 12th Army Corps Headquarters on Powers Hill, which was part of the Union Army's series of signal stations.
Lydia Leister returned home to find her home punctured by numerous shot holes and seventeen dead horses in her yard, several of which had been burned around her best peach tree. Her other fruit trees were destroyed, two tons of hay was gone from the barn, her wheat had been trampled, her spring spoiled, and all her fences burned.
In 1865 she told a reporter that all she received in compensation for the damage was the proceeds from the sale of the bones of the dead horses, at fifty cents per hundred pounds.
The house today belongs to the National Park Service. You can peer inside the window of the tiny room to the scene of one of the most important councils of war in American history.


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Updates a story published at 6:32 a.m. Thursday, June 28.
SOUTH HADLEY — The man who died when he crashed his car into a North Main Street home Wednesday has been identified as Greg A. Kwasny, a 41-year-old Agawam resident, according to South Hadley Police Chief David J. LaBrie.
Police said Kwasny was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed when he crashed into the garage of a home at 197 North Main St. shortly after 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The crash scattered debris over a large area.
A pickup truck parked in the driveway of 197 Main St. and a vintage Pontiac stored in the home's garage were damaged in the incident. "The garage was destroyed," LaBrie said.
Authorities declined to identify the homeowners, who were inside the house at the time of the crash. They were uninjured, police said.
The accident is under investigation by town and Massachusetts State Police troopers assigned to the Collision and Analysis Reconstruction Section, who remained at the crash scene through Wednesday evening.
"We'd like to know what caused it," LaBrie said, adding that police were awaiting the results of an autopsy and toxicology tests.
LaBrie was unable to verify reports from the scene that the car's emergency brake was engaged at the time of the crash, but investigators are probing the possibility of mechanical failure or a medical condition that contributed to the crash. "That's something the state police will be looking at," he said.
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Robert Daniels, who lives near the North Main Street crash site, said he knows of at least two local cases involving Toyota gas pedals that malfunctioned through his job as an insurance claims manager in Northampton. No skid marks were detected at the crash scene, according to Daniels.
Police said Kwasny struck a tree before plowing into the garage at 197 North Main St., sending debris flying in all directions. Few details were immediately known about Kwasny, who lived in the Feeding Hills section of Agawam, according to LaBrie.


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Mary Ayres has designed all of our patterns. She is a nationally known craft designer and has sold thousands of her original designs to numerous national craft, sewing, and quilting magazines.
These booties are soft and sweet! They keep their shape very well. Fabric is fused to wool felt, fleece, terry, denim or twill fabric. Wool felt is available almost anywhere they sell fabric. Felt does not have to be 100% wool. It can be a blend. Acrylic felt can also be used (place a press cloth between acrylic felt and iron before pressing). Terry, twill or denim can be used instead of felt or fleece to make them more lightweight for spring or summer. Edges of booties may fray slightly but it adds to the charm of the design.
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Just you and your partner, your family, or a small group you assemble no larger than 8 people - along with our expert guide - will discover a turtle coming out of the ocean.
You'll sit with her as she digs her nest, lays her eggs, and returns to the ocean. It's a fascinating part of her lifetime adventure described below...
Why your Private Turtle Nesting Expedition
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Many years ago, she broke out of her egg, climbed up through the warm sand, and stumbled down to the ocean shore – through a gauntlet of predators. Perseverance was the first chapter of her life.
She is the one in 10,000 who survived.
She roamed for all those years through thousands of miles of ocean. Now she's big, protected by her big shell and a long life of adventures that made her strong and safe.
You too have been roaming the ocean of your life adventures.
At this moment, you and she will meet and perhaps look into each others' eyes. Those who have had the privilege say they see a unique expression of safety, serenity, and wisdom. Others look in those wise old eyes and feel blessed. No one ever forgets the experience.
Amazingly, through her ability to sense the earth's magnetic field, she has returned to the very beach where she was born 30 years ago. She'll emerge from the ocean, dig her nest, lay her eggs, and return to the infinite ocean.
The cycle of life has begun anew. And you will be there.
For her species, it's been going on for 11 million years. 100s of thousands of generations of her relatives all had to survive to bring her to this place.
You will be there at the perfect time, at the perfect place, on that isolated beach, to meet her and grasp something about eternity.
You'll depart Tortuga Lodge at approximately 5:00 PM. Come dressed in dark clothing so as not to be visible when walking the beach searching for a nesting turtle.
Your dinner table is ready, with an elegant table setting and candles. We light the path to your table with torches. The elegance of the dinner is in contrast to the remote location. You just don't think you're going to experience something that grand.
Your staff members are dedicated exclusively to you. When you're ready, dinner will be served, on the banks of the Jaloba River, surrounded by the tropical rainforest.
A special dessert and a snifter of brandy or an after dinner drink that you love closes this dinner celebration, but feel free to sit and talk or just listen to the sounds of the forest at night.
Before dinner, and during your walk, are good times to learn more from your guide. They love to share, if you encourage them to do so. If you like, invite your guide to join you during dinner, and learn even more.
Here's the menu that our Executive Chef, Valentin Corral, will prepare for your private group...
Mixed green salad and mozzarella dressed with basil infused olive oil.
Pita chips served with a tuna jalapeño spread.
From the Grill
Oriental styled Chicken skewers
Grilled vegetable skewers
Beef Skewers, marinated in Ginger and coconut
Shrimp skewers served with a hot and sour sauce
Baked potatoes with fresh sour cream
Grilled yucca and corn on the cob
Sweet potato purée
Sautéed fresh vegetables with garlic
Tasters menu of 3 local seasonal desserts.
Red & White wine
Local beer
Natural juices and soft drinks
Brandy and after dinner drinks
After dinner, your private guide will take you on a 10 minute boat ride to the mouth of the Jaloba River where you will disembark and begin to walk the beach.
He will first ask you to stand still and close your eyes for several minutes, when you open them again, your eyes will have gotten used to the darkness and you will be ready to begin your walk. That is very important because flashlights scare the turtles and are not allowed.
While our primary objective is to witness the nesting process of the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle, you will also have the opportunity to observe the stars in the Caribbean sky, the bioluminescence on the waves, and if you're really lucky you may see a sign of jaguar coming to the beach in search of turtle as well. It's not unusual to find their tracks in the sand. (Yes, it's safe.)
Once you or your guide spots our leading lady coming up to lay her eggs, you will wait on the beach waiting for her to find a spot that has just the right location and texture of sand. When she is satisfied, she will begin to dig and when her nest cavity has reached the depth she requires she will begin to lay her eggs. It is not until the laying of her eggs has begun that you will be able to approach her. At that point she enters a trance and is no longer disturbed by anything. Quietly you will kneel near her and observe this inspiring process.
Once she is done, she will slowly and tiredly begin to cover up and compact her nest. She will then turn and laboriously make her way back to the ocean.
Your little private group can stay on the beach as long as you like. You might want to watch another turtle. You can take in more experiences…
You'll experience the turtles on the deserted beach, the night, the stars, the tracks of other forest creatures that came to hunt turtles, and the luminescence of the waves. You may pinch yourself to make sure it's not a dream.
You might get back to the lodge around midnight.
The price per person for the expedition includes the guide for your small private group, and the Turtle Celebration Banquet. Price depends on number in your small group.
2 people = $395 each For children 17 or less
3 people = $310 each subtract $50 each.
4 people = $255 each
5 or more = $225 each
Maximum of 8 people in your group.
If you would like to experience this Private Turtle Nesting Expedition which includes the elegant Turtle Celebration Barbeque dinner be sure to reserve right away for your small private group of your husband/wife/family/friends.
If you're enjoying some other people at the lodge and want to include them in your private expedition, we welcome that, so long as your total group is no more than 8 people.
We can only offer one expedition per night for one private group of up to 8 people. Make reservations at the front desk of Tortuga Lodge on a first come first served basis.
There are many disadvantages (listed below) of the Standard Tour. So why do we offer it at all?
We can only offer the Private Expedition to one group each day. Hopefully, you will reserve fast enough to be included during your stay.
If you don't reserve fast enough to get in on the Private Expedition, we want you to have a fall-back opportunity, since seeing a nesting turtle at all is such a special experience.
You may already have the $29/person Standard Turtle Tour included in your itinerary, and when you upgrade to the Private Turtle Expedition, we'll credit you.
The only advantage of the Standard Turtle Tour is extremely low cost.
But there are all the following disadvantages…
Groups of up to 10 people gather at a dispatching point within 15 minutes of the hotel, and wait their turn for a tracker who is on the beach with a radio to report a turtle.
Then up to five groups (of up to 10 per group) are dispatched per turtle.
As soon as the nesting is over, groups must leave the beach to make way for the next group. There are 2 sessions per night assigned by the park service: 8pm to 10 pm, and 10pm to midnight. Participants cannot choose their session.
Participants who have not seen a turtle by the end of their session have to wait until the next night to try again.
If you can get a reservation for the new Private Turtle Nesting Expedition instead, we recommend you do so. It's in another league. The deeper first hand experience and lifetime memories are worth it.
This opportunity is limited to a very few people in Costa Rica – locals and travelers "in the know."
But do go on one of the Turtle Adventures for sure.
Make reservations at the front desk of Tortuga Lodge or through your travel planner if you haven't yet arrived -- all on a first come first served basis
After your Private Turtle Nesting Expedition, she'll be back in the infinite ocean. As you drift off to sleep after your intimate encounter with her, perhaps you'll wonder where she is now, and what she's doing.


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- Vol. 59
- No. 20
Bittersweet Freedom
Held for 376 Days by Philippine Terrorists, Gracia Burnham Was Saved in a Shootout That Cost Her Husband His Life
We had never done anything so touristy as this trip to Dos Palmas. I justified the night at the resort as an 18th anniversary gift. It was also a way to help Martin, who was a pilot, rest up before he began flying relief flights. We left the kids with friends. We were supposed to be gone a week. It was my fault. But I didn't do it out of malice. I know Martin wouldn't want me to feel bad about it now. Before dawn the first morning there was a knock on our bungalow door. Three guys holding M-16s burst into the room. They loaded 20 of us—mostly tourists—onto a speedboat. One of them said, "We're the Abu Sayyaf. Some people call us terrorists." They told us all about their honor code: How they wouldn't steal or harm our women. Of course, they did all that. They stole Martin's wedding ring the very first day. I held onto mine. I kept it in my pocket for six months, and when another hostage was released I slipped it to her.
I didn't cry until the second night. To pass the time, some of the hostages were singing Beatles songs. When we got to "Imagine," I finally lost it. They took us to Basilan, a small island off Mindanao.
Martin was always the optimistic one. I'd get hysterical some days and cry, "We're never getting out of here!" But he always calmed me down. He'd say, "What do you think the kids would say if they could talk to us now?" I'd say, "Keep going for just one more day." And I did. For more than a year.
I was glad I said goodbye to him many times. Once I even made it official. I said, "Martin, I need to tell you goodbye so when I get killed or you get killed I'll have no regrets. I'm serious, sweetie. We've had a wonderful life together. I've totally enjoyed our marriage. We both love the Lord with all our hearts." He said, "Honey, I don't think this is really healthy for you to be saying this." Well, I'm glad I did.
Our days became one of two extremes. Either we were running for our lives in the jungle or sitting with absolutely nothing to do. When we were running it was from the Philippine military, who were shooting at our captors and trying to rescue us. Sometimes it was hard to remember who the bad guys were.
But we lived in fear. Once we heard them make a threat over the phone that if they didn't get a new negotiator they were going to kill one of the whites. Seventy-two hours later they led away Guillermo Sobero, the only other U.S. hostage. We never saw him again. We found out later he'd been beheaded.
There was never enough food. When we did eat, it was rice. The only water was from streams and stagnant pools, so we had dysentery and diarrhea a lot. Martin lost more than 40 lbs. I was the same weight as when we were taken, which was weird.
To pass the hours, Martin and I would plan imaginary family vacations. We planned a trip from Rose Hill, Kans., to St. Louis. We talked about how we'd take the bus and the train and go to a Cards game. We talked about what we'd need to pack and what shoes the kids would need. We would make one idea last for days.
We sang a lot. Mostly gospel hymns. Once I heard Martin humming as we were marching through the jungle. I said, "Honey, what is that?" thinking it was probably something uplifting like "How Great Thou Art." He said, "Oh, just the theme song from The Beverly Hillbillies." He had such a wonderful sense of humor.
Sometimes he'd brush my hair. I'd rub his shoulders. Anything more than that would have been too risky. Women aren't allowed to be heard in their society. So I tried to be culturally acceptable. I'm a loud American, but I didn't want to get my head chopped off. I tried to keep my head covered and be quiet.
I was given more freedom than Martin. They let me wander off to gather firewood. I was weaker, and they knew I wouldn't leave Martin. At night we were often handcuffed together and then chained to a tree.
We talked to our captors all the time. We agreed with them on some things. No one wants to go to hell. And passing gas in every culture is funny. We talked about missing our kids. We talked about movies. Many Muslims say they hate Hollywood, but these guys had seen more movies than I had. They'd ask us about Las Vegas. They couldn't wait to visit Las Vegas! They loved Levi's, Ray-Bans and Mel Gibson movies. They talked to Martin a lot about dating. They wanted to know all about that. They all dreamt of finding the right girl.
Martin and I had only one fight. One of our captors had given us a miniature candy bar. We wanted to save it, to give us something to look forward to. I asked Martin when he thought we should eat it. He said, "Maybe tomorrow." So tomorrow came and at some point he said, "I don't think we should eat it today. I think we should save it a little longer." Well! I just fell apart. I burst into tears: "I don't even want it now!" We went to bed just feeling awful that we'd fought about something so unimportant.
I don't regret not trying to escape. Our philosophy was, if we can get negotiated out of here we can return home to our kids. If we try to escape and fail, our kids will be orphans. We couldn't do that.
Early on we knew the only way we'd get out was to pay a ransom. I heard later from many people who said, "Oh, we couldn't pay a ransom for you. That would be immoral." I just let people think that. But we prayed for a ransom every day. I don't understand what's wrong with a ransom. A ransom of $330,000 finally was paid. I can't disclose by whom. But we were never released.
That last day, June 7 of last year, Martin was in a reflective mood. We had been trekking through the jungle, and he said he had been thinking about Psalm 100, about serving the Lord with gladness. So we prayed. We had just begun to nap when gunfire broke out from the crest of a hill. By this time we knew to hit the ground. But first I was shot in the right leg. I slid down a hill. Martin was bleeding from his chest. I knew it was not good. He was like in a deep sleep, then he got real heavy. The Philippine soldiers saw me and helped me. I looked back at Martin and he was white. That's when I knew.
When I was recovering in Manila, my sister visited and gave me my wedding ring. It's my most precious possession after my children. The hardest part has been getting used to single motherhood. Even though I have a support group, I feel really alone. The kids had a lot of questions. They asked, "If Dad had come home instead of you, who would have cooked for us?" I miss Martin terribly, but I'm so glad to be out of there. Martin was the eternal optimist. I always thought we were doomed. That's why it's so strange I'm the one who got out.
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