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It seems that my hopes of finding the time and energy to update the blog regularly while working in Las Vegas have been quashed. We're now back in Tegucigalpa, where we're regrouping with Luis and tying up loose ends before heading back to Boston tomorrow, three days ahead of schedule. We spent a couple hours this morning wandering around downtown Tegucigalpa with Jorge and Camilo, two of the UPI students working with us. It was a huge change of pace from the small, rural villages we've become accustomed to. This afternoon we met with Jessica Castillo of PRONADERS (Programa Nacional de Desarrollo Rural Sostenible, the National Program for Sustainable Rural Development), the organization that provided funding for the Las Casetas treatment plant. From the sound of it, they are planning to begin renovating the system soon, once they have received final government approval.
Yesterday we spent most of the day driving from Las Vegas to Tegucigalpa and relaxing at the hotel, but first we stopped by AMUPROLAGO (the Association of Municipalities for the Protection of Lake Yojoa). There we spoke to Victor Ortiz and Oscar Carranza, who provided us with some valuable information pertaining to the nutrient loading in the lake, then we took us on a brief boat tour. Despite the greenness of the water in many areas (a result, according to AMUPROLAGO, of an overabundance of nutrients), it was gorgeous being out on the lake.
On Tuesday we got off to a fantastic start by making Kent hold a 4.5-gallon bucket under two streams of virtually untreated wastewater -- effluent from the Las Vegas Imhoff tank and collector system -- in order to get flow estimates for these systems. Needless to say, he did not enjoy it.
That afternoon we visited Aquafinca once again, where we spoke to Ernesto Vargas a second time. He provided us with some documentation on the different streams and rivers that flow into (and consequently pollute) Lake Yojoa.
Monday began with a brief meeting with Alejandra Gomez, environmental director for the AMPAC mine in El Mochito. We arranged for a tour of the mine's waste treatment facilities in the afternoon. In the meantime, we headed back to Las Vegas and met up with Santiago Hernandez, head of Las Vegas' water department, who showed us some of the septic tanks in El Mochito and San Juan. Overall, they're in pretty bad shape; apparently something like 90 percent of them have collapsed. There was some talk of plans to link these two towns up with Las Vegas' wastewater treatment facility, but considering the amount of work it's going to take just to get the Las Vegas Imhoff tank up to par to treat Las Vegas' wastewater, I don't think that's really feasible at this juncture.
At 2:30 we began our arranged tour of the AMPAC mine's treatment facilities. Effluent from the mine is of potential concern in terms of its impact on the water quality in Lake Yojoa, particularly when it comes to heavy metals. However, the company does seem to run a pretty tight ship when it comes to dealing with their waste. Wastewater is chemically treated before being either sent back to the mine (as fill) or to several tailings ponds, where sedimentation occurs. Basically, all of the solids are allowed to settle out, and the water that is then discharged into the river (which eventually flows into Lake Yojoa) is tested routinely to make sure all applicable standards are met. From what we were told, they consistently meet all required standards.
Here's what their newest tailings pond looks like, installed about two years ago:
Another interesting aspect of the mine was their "Orchidarium," where they grow plants to make up for those destroyed in the mining process.
And finally, we visited a spring that is a source of water for both the mine and Las Vegas.
And in terms of safety, it looks like the mine is doing pretty well overall. They've got a great big sign out front that displays the number of days without serious accidents in all of the various sectors:
The previous day, on Sunday, we revisited the Las Casetas plant. Heber provided us with a ladder, with which we were able to climb on top of and look inside the large tank. This gave us a much better idea of how the tank was intended to operate, although we still have some lingering questions, which hopefully will be answered by looking through the original plans for the plant, which we received from PRONADERS today.
While we were at Las Casetas, Heber also took us behind one of the restaurants to look at the failed collection tank. It was built below capacity and was unable to handle rising water levels in the lake.
Saturday's main event was revisiting the Imhoff tank in Santa Barbara, which we'd stopped by at one point the previous week. While we were there, Marvin and Jorge helped us map out the plant in detail, and Kent and I outlined the piping and brainstormed some suggestions for repairs and maintenance.
We also tracked down the effluent pipe to where it empties into an adjacent stream, in the hopes that we'd be able to take flow measurements there, but it turns out that it juts out over some steep and slippery rocks in such a way that it's nearly impossible to get to. Unfortunately, this little hitch kept us from being able to measure flow rates there.
So tomorrow we're heading home, and I still haven't had a chance to write about everything we've done. Once I'm back in Boston -- or maybe if I'm sitting around at the airport in Miami tomorrow during our layover -- I'll write another entry to fill in the gaps.
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The author of over seventy plays, several novels, poetry and film scripts, Georg Kaiser is considered one of the most important dramatists of the Expressionist period. Born in Magdeburg on 25 November 1878, he left school in 1895 and followed his father into business, working in Argentina, Spain, Italy and Germany. From early on, he was committed to a literary career and this ambition, allied to fragile health, led him to abandon his business profession. He began writing plays as a schoolboy and continued to harbour ambitions as a dramatist. Marriage in 1908 to a wealthy wife enabled him to embark on his literary career: the early influence of Gerhart Hauptmann and Frank Wedekind gave way to that of Hugo von Hofmannsthal's neo-…
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During the old days many storekeepers and especially bartenders seemed to have large thumbs and fingers. Some kept their thumb and forefinger pressed together in an effort to widen the surfaces while others used exercises for widening the digits.
Why? Because in the absence of coin or cash money, a "pinch" was used as a handy measurement. An example, when salt was used to pay the salaries of Roman soldiers, the bigger the pinch the higher the pay.
During the gold rush days, food, supplies, a drink of whiskey or whatever, was paid for with a pinch of gold dust. A bartender with slender boney fingers couldn't hold a job.
The term "running iron" is given to any branding tool used to change legitimate brands on stolen livestock. Some thieves used cinch rings from a saddle while others used heavy wire bent into the design needed. Oddly enough, a branding iron made in the shape of a "J" without the top bar, when used in a crude manner, can make every number and letter of the alphabet. I can prove it and you might want to try.
Early day jails in many newly established towns took on many forms depending on the imagination of the officer in charge and the city finances at the time.
The first jail in Dodge City was an abandoned water well about eight feet deep and 10 feet across. Two posts held a pole across the top with a knotted rope hanging down. Drunks were thrown in and could leave when they were sober enough to climb the rope.
Many towns had the local blacksmith fasten a chain around a tree and prisoners were handcuffed to the chain. They sat and slept on the dirt and were taken to the privy twice a day. There were very few returnees to the chain.
A tidbit from the Buffalo Hide Hunting Era states, a hide camp acquired a prisoner and used a green buffalo hide with a hole cut in the center just large enough for the man's head to stick through. He sat on the ground with his hands tied behind, head sticking through the hole, smelling the rotting hide with rocks holding the edges of the hide in place.
Imagine how many flies landed on his nose. I'll bet he was glad to reach a civilized jail.
Pueblo, Colo., experienced many ups and downs during its long history. Its most famous industry was the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company making steel products and fueled by the many coal mines located in the vicinity.
The city was also known for its many breweries. At least seven different breweries called Pueblo home at one time or another. A "set" of beer cans from Pueblo is a real prize to collectors.
At one time banks in the town served the largest segment of the cattle industry, with customer's ranges stretching from Mexico to Canada. From these, customers and others from the numerous trail drives going through to the northern states, another industry prospered.
Numerous saddle makers conducted business in the city with Gallup and Flynn making names for their business. The most famous of the saddle group was the Frazier Saddle Company.
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The months of practice have finally led to the start of the competitive season for the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA (FSPY) Gymnastics Teams. Competing in their first meet of the season on Saturday, Jan. 5, the "A" and "B" Division teams hosted teams from South Mountain and Somerset Valley YMCAs.
The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA "A" Team took first place over Somerset Valley 99 to 94.15, respectively. The B Teams "flip-flopped" with Somerset Valley taking the win over FSPY 97.2 to 95.9.
In the "A" Division, two Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA gymnasts competed in the Level 9 competition. Senior Zoe-Nicole Stein had great first meet, capturing first place All Around. Stein also earned first place on the Uneven Bars and Balance Beam and second place on Vault. Kacie Bumiller received second place All Around and was awarded first place on Vault and Floor Exercise and second place on the Uneven Bars.
Five "A" Division gymnasts from the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA competed in the Level 8 competition. In the 15 and under age group, Paige VanBuskirk captured third place All Around and on Vault, Uneven Bars and Floor Exercise. In the 15 and over age group, Lauren Lockfeld earned first place All Around as well as on Vault and Floor Exercise.
Lockfeld also received second place on Balance Beam. Marissa DiBella was awarded second place All Around and in Vault and Uneven Bars. Abbie Fontana earned first place on both Balance Beam and Floor Exercise. Heather Mullen's Uneven Bar routine earned her first place on that event.
In the "B" Division, four gymnasts represented the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA. Competing in the 12 and under age group, Brooke Vacarro earned second place All Around and on Balance Beam.
Two Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA gymnasts competed in the 13-year-old age group. Abby Kennedy captured first place All Around. Kennedy also received first place on Balance Beam, second place on Uneven Bars and third place on Vault. Kristy Cerini was awarded third place All Around. Cerini additionally earned second place on Balance Beam and third place on Floor Exercise.
Meghan Yessman competed in the 14 and over age group. Yessman captured fist place All Around as well as first place on Balance Beam and Uneven Bars, with a second place on Vault.
The next home meet will be a "C" Division meet on Saturday, Jan. 26. Open Registration at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA for the Early Spring Session of classes begins on Jan. 19. Early Spring classes begin on Feb. 4.
Gymnastics classes offered at the YMCA include parent-toddler and preschool classes. Gymnastics classes for school-age girls are offered Monday through Saturday at the Martine Avenue facility. Cheerleading classes are also available this session as well as birthday parties too.
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OpenStreetMap is free and available to anyone
Contribute to digital cartography with OpenStreetMap
Maps touch our lives daily. Whether you are trying to find a nearby point of interest or directions to a faraway land, maps help us find our way. In recent years, maps have moved from paper into the digital world of cartography and open source contributors have been in the trenches gathering data for the masses.
In 2006, a group of map enthusiasts formed the OpenStreetMap Foundation. Registered in the United Kingdom as a not-for-profit organization it quickly grew to become a 400,000 person strong organization. Since the beginning of the project, volunteers from every continent have put their mark on the map showing where everything from roads to bike paths and from fire stations to ice cream stores are located. The information is licensed with copyleft licenses which allows anyone to use the information to build their own maps both paper and digital.
Creating the data is the challenging, and fun, part of the project. The United States maps got a head start by importing the Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing, or TIGER, maps from the United States Census Bureau into their databases. While this data wasn't free of errors, at least it gave people a place to start working and the country was no longer a blank slate. The maps truly came into form when volunteer cartographers walked, drove, and biked roads and trails with GPSs to obtain tracks that were later used as data points. Other volunteers traced satellite imagery to outline buildings, create roads, and mark points of interest. All of this data helps create a more complete picture of an area.
Other countries aren't as lucky as the United States with their public data. Open source mapping data was sparse in Haiti before the earthquake and subsequent tsunami of 2010. International emergency workers found that commercial providers didn't have much in the way of data either. As reported by Andrew Turner, the mapping community created maps of the country in just 12 days using historic maps and satellite imagery. That data was then formatted to be downloadable into GPSs that were used by aid workers on the ground. This data was provided to make it easier to move aid resources around the country and to get a better understanding of the impact of the disaster.
So what can you do with all this data? Well, pretty much anything you want. On a recent trip into Washington, DC, I decided to test the community data. Using the Open Street Map Automated Navigation Directions (OsmAnd) application, I plotted a course to the National Building Museum roughly 26 miles away. With only one turn not being available due to construction, I arrived at the musem around 40 minutes later. A success for the open source project! To help give back to the community, I added a new point of interest as we ate lunch at a new restaurant that hadn't made it to the maps just yet.
Recently the OpenStreetMap project has gained several sister projects including OpenHikingMap, OpenSeaChart, and OpenAeroChart. People are finding data wherever they go and most importantly they want to share what they find. But isn't that just the open source way?
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The most important question: did you fix the crossroad with bad left-turn?
And actually, I would discuss a bit your claim that "Other countries aren't as lucky as the United States with their public data." Well, of course, I wouldn't argue that (again) Haiti is the most unlucky country around, but I think the thing which is worthy to be emphasized is the retention power of OSM (as any other open source project). TIGER maps are pretty bad (I know, I worked with them couple of years ago and they were hard to use even for displaying sociological data ... no fancy navigation involved), but I know about many other countries (true, mostly in Europe) which collected complete coverage (almost) for free. There is always some office in the national government which makes a map of something (e.g., forrest coverage of the Czech republic), then there is the other one, and when you put these together you may have a pretty nice foundation for making a map of the country. It seems to me that this retention power of the open source movement goes quite often unnoticed (or it is not mentioned even by the open source enthusiasts, because it is not so cool as what we created ourselves).
Thanks for the article!
To echo Matěj, a good example is the French Cadastre which was also imported into Openstreetmap


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a term used to describe someone who is tripping on an illicit substance.
"Dude did u see Dan dinging last night"
"Yeh man he was off tap"
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lads, you seen that bird outside - she's dinging!
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the act of gathering a bunch of friends to jump on the bell at a gas station
i got a detention today for dinging
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Where as you walk or run along naked your pecker flops up and down with each step. Said motion is called dinging because the pecker is called a dinger.
She saw me dinging all the way to the lake.
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i think if you just do those things, you'll be fine.
I love climbing, and parkour, and I'm just getting into gymnastic feats like levers an such. So now I'm torn with how to train for all three at once. For climbing, you need endurance and power. For parkour you need power and balance. And for gymnastic skills you need balance and strength. There's some overlap between them, but I can't decide how I want to train. Like, a baseline routine. I was considering convict conditioning, and then modifying it with other exercises, like dips and plyo pushups. What do you all think? Any advice is helpful.
i think if you just do those things, you'll be fine.
I think you should do barbell training until you are adequately strong, then practice these things later.
I would think the climbing, the parkour and the gymnastics would be training in and of themselves.
There's a saying in the hiking community that the best way to train to go backpacking is to go backpacking.
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Train for your specialty, dont beat around the bush and makes thing more complicated than they are. Accept the fact you will absolutely suck at some skills, and kickass at the others. Pick a goal, and train for it.
Im an avid mountain biker, and a competitive Downhill racer.....I can train at the gym all I want in endurace, bodyweight, and strength movements. Although someone who is not a rocket science would say the the single greatest improvement in riding comes from seat time. It just so happens I do spend time in the gym doing strength based work, and it compliments my specialty. Although, my biggest gains every single year come from actual time on the bike, not gym time.
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Do what you are doing you will not need anything else.
Eating primal is not a diet, it is a way of life.
Don't forget to play!
After much deliberation I've broken it down like this:
2 rounds of:
Pull ups: 10
Ab ups: 5
Dips: 6
Dead hang: 1 min
Squats: 30
2 rounds of:
Frog stand: 1 min
Wall handstand: 1 min
2 rounds of:
Pull ups: 10
Dips: 6
Jump Squats/box jumps: 10
Plyo pushups: 12
Broad jumps: 5
2 round of:
L-sit: 30 sec
Waist pushups: 6
It allows me to work on all three to an extent and give me plenty of time to go out and do what I'm training for.
Female, 5'3", 50, Max squat: 202.5lbs. Max deadlift: 225 x 3.
I've been dancing for a long time. I wondered how I should tailor my workouts to it, but I learned that the gym is best suited for 1 goal at a time. I've been sticking to very basic heaving weight training and I feel incredibly stronger when I do my dance training. Eventually I can progress and focus on power, but I'll get there later.
Balance =/= bosu ball. Balance to me is sport specific and should be practiced when training in your sport. Keep them separate and keep your workout focused.


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American historian and writer Wallace Stegner as "the best idea we ever had." Yet, it took 100 years from the designation of Yellowstone National Park to apply the same idea to our special ocean places.
Thankfully, in 1972, Congress passed the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act, later named the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, and established the National Marine Sanctuaries System. On Tuesday, communities across the country will celebrate its 40th anniversary.
What are they celebrating? Coordinated stewardship and management of more than 150,000 square miles of ocean and coastal habitats estimated to generate $4 billion annually in local economies and supporting approximately 50,000 jobs.
Still, some argue against sanctuaries, for fear of losing fishing access. However, sanctuary designation does not equate to no fishing. Each year in Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary alone, 600 commercial fishing vessels contribute $33.2 million in total commercial landings. This translates to $20.9 million in income and 441 jobs in the local economy.
In Hawaii, we have two sanctuaries to celebrate: the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, designated in 1992; and the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, designated in 2006.
Our humpback whale sanctuary was established to protect humpback whales and their habitat in Hawaii. When international hunting of humpback whales was banned in 1966, fewer than 1,400 of these majestic animals were thought to remain. A recent census revealed that the northern Pacific humpback population has rebounded to nearly 20,000 whales.
This matters to our economy. During the seasonal winter migration of humpbacks to our waters, the whale-watching industry contributes up to $11 million in annual revenues with a total economic impact of up to $74 million per year.
Still not convinced our ocean matters? Consider the fact that more than 80 percent of Hawaii's visitors participate in ocean recreation activities. A study sponsored by the Hawaii Coral Reef Initiative determined that Hawaii's nearshore reefs alone generate $800 million in gross revenues.
But this is about more than protecting tourism and jobs. This is about safeguarding our natural and cultural heritage, a way of life for those who call Hawaii home. It is the ocean which most defines our island way of life. It is our kuleana, our collective responsibility, to safeguard the ocean and all that it provides. We must act with urgency to be better stewards.
On this anniversary, I urge you to support our local sanctuaries. Participate in programs, volunteer your time, make a contribution and advocate on their behalf.
Hawaii's sanctuaries are also strengthened through their partnership with the nationwide network of sanctuaries administered by the National Marine Sanctuary Program.
As much as we like to separate ourselves from the Mainland, we are connected by one ocean. We must work together if we are to address threats that span ocean basins and extend beyond local jurisdiction.
How can we make a difference beyond our shores? We can advocate for more of these special places. It has been 12 years since the last designation of a new national marine sanctuary in the U.S., whereas in the previous 12 years seven new sanctuaries were formed.
But the process must be transparent. It is critical to consider new sites through a public, participatory process. For that to happen, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration must reactivate its site evaluation list and revise the process to formally consider sites for sanctuary designation.
I call upon on our community and our country to protect, engage, enjoy and invest in these ocean jewels, our national marine sanctuaries. Your time, voice and dollars are needed to ensure that marine sanctuaries continue to protect our special ocean places and way of life in Hawaii and beyond.
* Lynette Poncin is the chairwoman of the Hawai'i National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. She lives in Kihei.


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HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania is home to one of the nation's toughest photo-identification laws for voters, less than eight months before the presidential election.
Gov. Corbett signed the bill yesterday, a few hours after the Republican-controlled state House passed it, 104-to-88, largely along partisan lines.
The photo-ID requirement would take effect for November's presidential election in Pennsylvania, traditionally a swing state that is expected to be a battleground again this year.
A court challenge is expected. Democratic lawmakers and the American Civil Liberties Union are pledging to go after the measure once it becomes law. Republicans say that they are confident the bill will withstand the scrutiny, and counties warn that it will unnecessarily lengthen Election Day lines and cause voter confusions.


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Kansas City, Mo. police were on the scene of a double shooting on the city's east side Thursday night.
The incident happened around 10:15 p.m. in the 2400 block of Brighton Avenue, according to police.
Officials said a woman died at the scene. Police said the second victim, a man, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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Former Brush girls basketball standout Simone Jelks was a two-year starter and co-captain for Southern Cal's women's basketball team.
Jelks, a homeowner in Cleveland Heights with her older brother, Ryan, tore her posterior cruciate ligament as a college freshman and received a medical redshirt. Despite not taking the extra year, Jelks earned a bachelor's degree in health promotion/disease prevention.
"The coaches who recruited me were fired after I signed my national letter of intent," said Jelks, 25, who played forward in high school out of necessity and played guard for the Trojans. "I could have opted out of my letter, but wanted to go to USC so badly because it's such a good academic school, I decided to fulfill my obligation.
"I liked Los Angeles, but I'll always be a Midwest girl because Midwesterners are more down to earth, more trusting."
She earned a master's degree in public health from Case Western Reserve University and played professional basketball in Puerto Rico and Croatia for about a year.
"Basketball gave me the opportunity to travel, and it was a great experience," said Jelks. "I didn't have much problem communicating in Puerto Rico because I can speak Spanish. Croatia was a little tough because I only picked up a few words here and there."
Jelks is currently job-hunting, but knows what she wants to do.
"I want to work for a nonprofit organization in the community environment, and in the city," she said, "because I'll always love Cleveland."
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Behold: the truly berserk cost of running for president. In 1999, Bush led the GOP field by raising $7.6 million in the first quarter, while Gore led the Democratic field with $8.9 million. It all seems so terribly quaint now.
• Sen. Hillary Clinton , D-N.Y., raised $26 million, and transferred $10 million from her Senate campaign account
• Former Sen. John Edwards raised more than $14 million
• Sen. Chris Dodd , D-Conn., raised more than $4 million, transferred nearly $5 million from his Senate campaign account and had $7.5 million cash on hand
• Sen. Joseph Biden , D-Del., raised about $3 million and had about $3.6 million in his Senate campaign account
• New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson 's campaign raised $6 million in primary campaign money and had more than $5 million cash in hand at the end of the three-month period
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The Time I Almost Got to Be on 'Game of Thrones'
Dear Home Box Officers,
I feel the fourth season of Game of Thrones is going to be an integral part of the series, insofar as it's getting awfully close to the end of the story as George R.R. Martin has written it, and there are many pivotal scenes that change the very nature of the world in the story on the way. For instance, probably someone dies. I can't say for sure, not knowing what you're covering in Season 3 yet, but I suspect death will be afoot.
Did you know I worked for three years at a funeral home? How many other actors on Game of Thrones have ever poked a corpse, hmm? I have poked numerous corpses. I play death as others might play the fiddle, or Jenga. Have you played Jenga? I have never lost a game in my entire life, and you can look up records to support this fact.
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Look at these sucka MCs trying to compete with me.
Now, I know I'm not an actor in the traditional sense, and you may be hesitant to cast someone who didn't even show up at your office, but that's simply because I don't know where your offices are! Did you know Johnny Depp got his start by driving a friend to the set of Nightmare on Elm Street and his boyish good looks seduced Wes Craven into casting him? Did you know Harrison Ford used to be a carpenter or a garbage man or something until he became awesome? I am the boyishly good-looking garbage carpenter Game of Thrones has been missing.
Make the right choice, HBO. Hire Felix Clay today. By the way, I am Felix Clay.
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Let me just say, Season 2 ended and was pretty awesome, and then Season 3 began and ended with such a spectacle that I can barely even reminisce about it now without feeling my nether regions twitch. The Red Wedding? Are you shitting me? I knew it was coming, and it still blew my mind. But as for emails from HBO? Not a one.
I wrestled with my anger and turmoil through the summer. I went to orgies and a county fair. I tried to pretend the hurt wasn't there, but it was. It still is.
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All the corn dog orgies in the world can't fill the hole in my heart.
And now a new season of TV is beginning. Game of Thrones is still some months away, so there's still time, isn't there? Sure there is! Maybe they'd all gone on vacation for a bit to roll around in pits filled with money and awards and naked extras from the show. Oh God, the naked extras. Just one more reason to want to be a part of Westeros. Do you know how many naked extras there are at Cracked? There's Adam Brown if you get to the office before 8 a.m., and that's it.
Game of Thrones is my abusive partner who nurtures and comforts me, who makes me laugh and cry and then fucks me with brutal indifference and painful neglect for the better part of a year while it's off having fun and doing Comic-Con and other such things while I sit at home making Hamburger Helper for one and sleeping on a thin foam mattress dampened by my own tears and other depressed fluids. Well, no more!
I've asked nicely for several years in a row and haven't even gotten a polite decline, just the cold, hard shoulder of being ignored. But you know what? The Walking Dead is starting soon too, and that show has a metric fuckton of room for extras. The entire human population is just wandering around aimlessly all the time. And that Carl is becoming quite the uppity little shit, so maybe I don't need to put Joffrey in his place. Plus Rick is nuttier than a squirrel pooping on a fruitcake, so maybe I don't need to worry about Thoros of Myr or that crazy lady who breastfeeds her pussy little 13-year-old son. Maybe I'll just drop AMC a line. Maybe I can become a zombie.
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"Lori already died? Dammit, I really wanted to off her."
I love you, Game of Thrones and HBO. But I don't know if I can be in love with you. Not anymore.


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News Czechs' trust in EU at all-time low
Czechs' trust in EU institutions is at an all-time low ahead of the upcoming 10th anniversary of the country's accession to the European Union on May 1, the ctk news agency reports. Since trust in the EU peaked at 56 percent in the late 1990s Czechs' satisfaction with their country's EU membership has decreased by one third. The slide has been confirmed by several independent polling agencies. A CVVM poll which puts the trust rating at 34 percent, says that in addition to the economic crisis the slide is due to growing resentment against EU red tape and limitations enforced by EU legislation.
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Hospitals ring alarm bells regarding excessive overtime hours
Doctors in Czech hospitals put in twice as many overtime hours as norms allow, Czech television reported citing information released by hospitals in different parts of the country within a campaign aimed at attracting attention to the problem. According to existing regulations doctors may serve up to 416 hours overtime in the course of a year. In actual fact they served on average 700 to 900 overtime hours in the first eight months of this year alone, including in surgery. Hospitals say that if this were not the case health care in most of these institutions would collapse.
Czech and Slovak governments hold joint cabinet session
The Czech and Slovak governments on Monday held a joint working session in Bratislava with security issues, cooperation in defence and transport high on the agenda. The neighbour states are working to improve road and rail links and plan to sign an agreement on cooperation in defending their airspace. Ministers also debated plans for a joint celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia. The two nations spent 73 years in a common state, parting ways in 1993, but have maintained exceptionally close ties.
Environment Ministry sued over air pollution
The Prague association of environmentalists Vlasta is suing the Ministry of the Environment for allegedly failing to address the problem of air-pollution. The ministry already faces a number of similar lawsuits from associations in Ostrava and Brno, cities in the eastern part of the country where air pollution is a chronic problem in the winter months. The Prague association Vlasta points out that dust particles in the air frequently exceed permitted levels and argues that the ministry's policy in combatting air pollution is woefully ineffective. The court has 90 days in which to address the complaint.
SkyToll files official complaint over extended contract with Kapsch
SkyToll has filed a complaint with the the Czech competition watchdog, the Office for the Protection of Economic Competition, over the Transport Ministry's decision to prolong the motorway toll collection contract with the Austrian company Kapsch without holding a competitive tender. Although the contract with Kapsch was deemed disadvantageous, the ministry failed to prepare the ground to end the country's dependency on the firm and, earlier this year, extended the contract for fear that a fall-out in the tolling system would mean the country would be overrun by trucks. The decision came under fire both from coalition and opposition deputies who warned that the government was laying itself open to arbitration procedures from rival companies.
Václav Klaus Jr. aiming for high politics
Václav Klaus Jr., the elder son of the former president, has announced his intention to run for office in the 2017 parliamentary elections. Mr. Klaus, formerly director of an elite secondary school in Prague, said it was premature to speak about ambitions within the centre-right Civic Democratic Party established by his father, who parted ways with the party and is no longer a member. We shall see after the elections, Klaus Jr. told the news site idnes.cz. Like his father, Klaus junior is a fierce critic of the EU, saying o Facebook recently that the Czech Republic should leave the alliance. The leader of the Civic Democratic Party Petr Fiala distanced himself from the statement.
Production of L-410 planes to remain in Moravia
The production of L-410 airplanes manufactured by the Russian-owned company Aircraft Industries will remain in Kunovice, South Moravia, representatives of the Russian company confirmed in talks with Czech Trade and Industry Minister Jan Mladek on Monday. The company's employees had been holding a strike alert over fears that production would be reduced or moved to Russia. The situation in the company had been deteriorating, with sales of the LET aircraft in one of the main markets, Russia, dropping sharply. Many of the company's 900 employees have been forced to take leave with reduced wages. According to the company's management the firm has acquired new orders from China and full operation should be renewed by November.
"Winton children" set up charity fund to finance memorial to their parents
A public fund has been set up to raise money for a memorial to the parents of the so-called Winton children, whose lives were saved when they were sent abroad from Czechoslovakia to escape almost certain death under the Nazis. The charity fund has been set up by a group of "Winton children" who are hoping to reach a target amount of 2.3 million crowns. The memorial, a bronze copy of a train door with glass casts of parents' hands on one side and children's hands on the other, is to be erected at Prague's main railway station. A statue to Sir Nicholas Winton, who organised the transports of 669, mostly Jewish children, ahead of WWII, already stands at the station.
Man charged with murdering Czech businessman in London
Detectives investigating the murder of a Czech businessman, which happened in east London last Friday, have charged a 29-year-old man. Raymond Sculley will appear in court on Monday. Two others arrested on Friday, a 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, have been released on bail pending further inquiries. The 31-year old Zdeněk Makar was attacked on Friday following a row inside a fast food outlet. The gang chased and beat him to death with a metal chain, leaving him in a pool of blood. Friends of Mr Makar have raised money via the internet to help finance the repatriation of his body to the Czech Republic.
Slavia beats Sparta 2:0 in Prague football derby
In football, Slavia Prague defeated their traditional rivals Sparta 2:0 in a Czech league game at the Letná stadium on Sunday. Maris Mešanovic opened the scoring in the 62nd minute, and Jaromír Zmrhal added another goal in 79th. The victory in the 286th Prague derby moves Slavia to the fifth place in the table.
Prime Minister Sobotka supports production of L-410 aircrafts in Kunovice
Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka on Sunday advocated keeping production of the L-410 airplanes manufactured by the Russian-owned company Aircraft Industries in Kunovice, South Moravia. The employees went on strike alert on Wednesday over fears that production will be reduced or shifted to Russia. The future of the company is scheduled to be discussed by all parties concerned in Prague on Monday. The situation in the company has been deteriorating, with sales of the LET aircraft in one of the main markets, Russia, dropping sharply. Many of the 900-strong workforce have been forced to take leave with reduced wages.


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How much money to put in a card for funeral?
You don't have to put money in the card
I don't think you need to put in any money at all.
Money is not given at funerals.
This is the first time I've heard of that. Since it is not a celebratory event, no money is in order.
None. But sometimes the family sets up an account at a bank to help with funeral costs if the family is having a hard time paying for it and would like assistance from their family and friends. That makes it annonymous and you don't have to worry about weird akward money issues at a difficult time.
You don't need to give money at funerals. Usually protocol states you either have flowers sent to the family. Or make a donation in the decedents name. Although even that is not necessary.
It is common to give money at a funeral I don't know why no one seems to have heard of this. People often give money at a funeral to help loved ones pay for funeral expenses. My father recently passed away 06/06/07. Majority of the people that attended left money for my Mother in a card. The range was typically $20 to $100. Hope this helps.
Giving money at a funeral is considered tacky. Call the funeral home. Sometimes the family will set up a way for you to donate money to the funeral fund, to their family's church, or a charity of their choice in lieu of flowers.
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HOUSTON - The astronauts aboard the space shuttle Discovery will take a second look at the orbiter's heat shield today, but are quite content with how pristine the spacecraft appears to date.
STS-121 pilot Mark Kelly and mission specialist Stephanie Wilson are set to guide Discovery's sensor-laden inspection boom to several areas that have piqued interest from flight controllers. The shuttle crew is scheduled to spend about four hours today on focused inspections of Discovery's heat-resistant tiles and wing leading edge panels.
"At this point we're really satisfied," Kelly told CBS News Radio during a series of interviews from space. "We haven't really had many problems with Discovery."
Early reports from image analysts on Earth have turned up few concerns over the shuttle's well-being or any doubts of its ability to return home safely. Image analysis is still ongoing, but mission managers said Thursday they anticipated clearing the orbiter's heat shield by the end of the weekend.
"I'm not all surprised," shuttle commander Steven Lindsey told Fox News Radio. "We're obviously really pleased that things are going well and hats off to the shuttle team."
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Lindsey and his seven astronaut crew are in the fourth day of a 12-day mission - a potential one-day extension is expected today - to the International Space Station (ISS). They docked at the orbital laboratory Thursday after a July 4th launch, and are the first human visitors in three months for the station's two Expedition 13 astronauts.
"Yes, it is a full house," said NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams, a flight engineer for the Expedition 13 mission, to flight controllers later Thursday. "The climate here has changed significantly."
Discovery's STS-121 mission is NASA's second orbiter test flight since the 2003 Columbia accident and has already fulfilled a major flight goal - returning the ISS to its three-person crew capacity - when it ferried European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Reiter to the orbital laboratory on Thursday.
The STS-121 crew also delivered a pressurized cargo pod, the Italian-built Leonardo module, to the ISS earlier today, and plans to conduct the mission's first spacewalk on Saturday.
"Today, we're gathering up our tools and equipment," STS-121 spacewalker and mission specialist Michael Fossum said. "We'll be setting up the space suits and doing some check outs."
Fossum and fellow STS-121 spacewalker Piers Sellers will safeguard a cable cutter on the station's railcar-like Mobile Transporter, to prevent the accidental severing of a critical data and video cable during Saturday's planned extravehicular activity. They will then stand at the end of Discovery's 50-foot (15-meter) orbital boom - which itself will sit at the end of the orbiter's already 50-foot (15-meter) robotic arm - to test whether the outstretched 100-foot (33-meter) appendage can function as a stable work platform for heat shield repairs to Discovery's undercarriage.
That first spacewalk is set to begin at 9:13 a.m. EDT (1313 GMT) on Saturday.
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Like several of his crewmates, Fossum is making his first spaceflight during Discovery's STS-121 mission. The feeling during launch, as Discovery first throttled down then ramped back up to reach orbit, was something else, he said.
"It was just better than I ever expected," Fossum told ABC News Radio. "You really felt zooming, if you will, and the pressure kept building until you reach three Gs and then nothing. You're in space."
Lindsey told reporters that he expected to be unnerved Thursday when he guided Discovery through an orbital back flip to expose its tile-lined belly to the ISS crew, and he wasn't disappointed.
"The vehicle reacted exactly as I expected," Lindsey said. "I would tell you though, I don't like being upside down and out sight of the space station at 600 feet below it."
But he and his crewmates - especially Kelly and Sellers, who have flown to the ISS before - were impressed by how neat and tidy the Expedition 13 crew had prepared the station for their visit.
"There is nothing quite to describe what it's like...to go dock with another vehicle in space, and then to open the hatches and then go from your vehicle into a new vehicle," Lindsey said. "It's really a neat feeling."
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Cazenovia, NY -- The pumpkin patch and corn maze aren't the only crops the sun is helping produce at Our Farm in the town of Cazenovia. Owners Jimmy and Janine Golub turned on their new 45-panel solar system this afternoon, which they expect to supply 110 percent of the farm's current energy needs.
Despite rolling clouds, the 11.25-kilowatt system on the barn roof was operating at 60 percent capacity when it came online – more than enough to power the appliance in the family farmhouse, said Justin Williams of CNY Solar.
Our Farm received a $18,775 grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Energy for America program, which offered funds to farmers, ranchers and rural small businesses for renewable energy measures.
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Sturge-Weber syndrome is a rare congenital (present at birth) condition that has an identified genetic mutation, although the same mutation is found in capillary malformations that are not associated with Sturge-Weber syndrome.
A port-wine stain (capillary malformation) on the face and often the eyelids may signal the presence of this syndrome; however, not all infants with a facial capillary malformation have this syndrome. Variation in the size of the facial lesion is common, and one or both sides of the face may be involved.
The mucous membranes (lining of the eyes, mouth and nose) and the meninges (covering of the brain) also can be affected.
Because brain involvement is variable, symptoms differ from person to person. Some patients have no symptoms, whereas others may develop migraines, visual problems, seizures, or weakness or paralysis on one side.
Learning disabilities ranging from mild to severe, as well as mental retardation, can be seen.
When a child has an extensive capillary malformation (port-wine stain) that involves the skin on the eyelids, diagnostic tests should be performed.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) determines if there is brain involvement.
An eye examination determines if glaucoma (increased pressure of the fluid within the eye) is present.
Management is based on physical findings and symptoms.
Seizures and seizure-like episodes are managed by a neurologist using anti-seizure medications. In addition, medications such as low-dose aspirin are routinely used. When this approach is unsuccessful, surgical removal of brain lesions is occasionally done.
Early and frequent testing for glaucoma is essential, as it can occur at any age. If untreated, glaucoma can lead to loss of vision. Glaucoma can be treated with eye drops or oral medications. If this is not effective, surgery may be necessary.
Paralysis or weakness is treated with appropriate physical therapy.
Laser therapy with the pulsed-dye laser has been shown to effectively destroy blood vessels without damaging normal skin. Although some port-wine stains treated early in life may recur, if left untreated, they may become thickened, bumpy, and darker purple in adulthood.
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HMMM I hear you! Having a plan and committing to it are 2 separate entities. Good luck on that front. I'll try to encourage you to stick to it...
Re the consuming less alcohol - now of course you and I both love our wine and boozy beverages and life is too short to say no I wont have any, but do you find certain things make you drink more... for instance with me, if my partner and I leave the dinner table straight after eating our dinner, I am about 90% less likely to have another wine. However if we stay at the table chatting, more wine gets drunk. If I dont drink wine while preparing the meal, I also find I drink less with a meal than I would normally. so perhaps it is about finding our triggers and trying to reduce them (as opposed to stopping drinking completely)
Having a goal in mind is really good to aim for as well.
Also just want to say....you are soooooo much better on the primal everything front than I am!!!!


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The flat, which is in a riverside development on Rotherhithe Street, consists of double bedroom, reception room, separate modern kitchen and bathroom with shower and bath. Please note that the bedroom and lounge are separate. We also use the lounge for sleeping if required. Here we have the option to put single mattresses. Please see the pictures. The bathroom and kitchen are tiled and the rest of the flat has oak flooring throughout. There is also a secure gated parking space. The apartment is fully furnished and has WI-FI.
In the local area you will find everything you need for your stay; there are supermarkets, bars, cafes, and restaurants. The apartment is just steps from the Thames, and just a short walk or bus ride to some of London's most famous sights including Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, and Greenwich.
The area has great transportation links. The flat is just a short walk from both Rotherhithe and Canada Water Tube Stations, which gives you access to both the overground and the Jubilee Line. If you are in London on business this flat is the ideal place for you to stay. The River Bus to Canary Wharf is close by, and takes just 3 minutes to cross the Thames!!
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Room, kitchen, shower, toilet are ok
The address was difficult to find, no one knew the house.
It is right at a major bus stop, about New Cross Road 220th
Zimmer, Küche, Dusche, WC sind ok
Die Adresse war schwierig zu finden, keiner kannte das Haus.
Es liegt direkt bei einer grossen Bushaltestelle, ungefähr New Cross Road 220.
Before arrival: communication worked well, however, it can take some time until you receive an answer, so just take your time and do not talk about essential details the day before your arrival. From Victoria Coach station, it takes you 30 min to get to the house. It's located in zone 2.
Arrival: worked very well. www.tfl.gov.uk comes in very handy when looking for ways to get to the house. By overground, you get to London Bridge Station (Tower Bridge) within 7 minutes. And: Get an oyster card! You'll need it.
Accomodation: The room, of course, is not too big, but, it was clean and more than sufficient for our three-day-trip to London. The bathroom and toilets are clean, too.
Host: Sidney is a good host and tries to help you whenever he can.
Positive: very economical price. A 15 minute subway ride from downtown and 15 minutes walk from the charming town of Greenwich.
There are shops near the house (especially a butcher preparing meat pies incredible and hilarious vintage pub "Vinyl".
NEGATIVE: poor cleaning. No towels. Unlocked bathroom and a toilet for sharing with 4 rooms. The paint on the walls dirty.
We've had a great time in London but I think Sydney should take better care of hygiene and details of the apartment and would greatly improve the feel of visitors.
En positivo : Precio muy económico. A 15 minutos en metro del centro y a 15 minutos a pie del precioso pueblo de Greenwich .
Hay tiendas cerca de la casa ( en especial una carnicería que prepara pasteles de carne increibles y un pub vintage divertidísimo " Vinyl ".
En NEGATIVO : Limpieza escasa . Sin toallas . Un baño sin cerrojo y un water para compartir las 4 habitaciones . La pintura de las paredes sucia .
Lo hemos pasado muy bien en Londres pero creo que Sidney debiera cuidar más la higiene y los detalles del apartamento y mejoraría mucho la sensación de los visitantes.
It is clear that we must not have any great expectations when booking through Wimdu. There are now out my hotel. I was with my girlfriend in London and we enjoyed the hotel very much. It was all necessary equipment, also we were out all day anyway. To Overground station to get very quickly on foot, the Directions to hotel was very helpful. The Overground it takes only 1-2 stops to the Jubilee Line Underground and is therefore quite fast in the first sights.
Mr. Sidney we have seen only once. A very friendly and cool young man. A supermarket and nice pub with lots of young people (students) is also around the corner. At first we were concerning. The area where a bit skeptical, but were quickly released from our skepticism. Quieter than thought and nice helpful neighbors.
A few drawbacks, however, there still. The mattress was very saggy in our room. Under the bed was indeed to find a second, but that seemed a bit too small. The building is also very noisy. Do not interfere, but can, if you're sensitive. The bathroom also had stains on the ceiling, am sure if the mold was not.
Otherwise, it was neat and clean.
We would book the hotel again and recommend it therefore continues.
Klar ist, dass man beim Buchen über WIMDU keine großen Ansprüche haben darf. Es sind nun mal meine Hotels. Ich war mit meiner Freundin in London und uns hat die Unterkunft sehr gefallen. Es war alles nötige vorhanden, außerdem waren wir ohnehin den ganzen Tag unterwegs. Zur Overground Station kommt man sehr schnell zu Fuß, auch die Wegbeschreibung zur Unterkunft war sehr hilfreich. Mit der Overground fährt man nur 1-2 Stationen zur Jubilee Linie der Underground und ist somit recht schnell an den ersten Sehenswürdigkeiten.
Mr. Sidney haben wir nur ein Mal gesehen. Ein sehr freundlicher und cooler junger Mann. Ein Supermarkt und netter Pub mit vielen jungen Leuten (Studenten) ist auch um die Ecke. Anfangs waren wir bzgl. der Gegend dort ein wenig skeptisch, wurden allerdings schnell von unserer Skepsis befreit. Ruhiger als gedacht und nette hilfsbereite Anwohner.
Ein paar Nachteile gibt es allerdings trotzdem. Die Matratze war in unserem Zimmer sehr durchgelegen. Unterm Bett war zwar eine zweite zu finden, die allerdings etwas zu klein schien. Das Haus ist außerdem sehr hellhörig. Muss nicht stören, kann aber, wenn man empfindlich ist. Im Badezimmer waren außerdem Flecken an der Decke, bin mir nicht sicher ob das Schimmel war.
Ansonsten war es ordentlich und sauber.
Wir würden die Unterkunft erneut buchen und empfehlen sie deshalb weiter.
The apartment is very near the new cross tube station in Zone 2. In just two seasons and catch the Water canada station that picking the Jubilee Line takes 10 minutes to central London. The area of the apartment is very quiet despite being in an apartment on the ground floor. The supermarket is a bit far, about 500 mts. The apartment is equipped with the necessary equipment if you are having a meal. a double bed and two mattresses beds that can be put together in the room. During the time I was in London I saw the owner. But it was also not necessary. All instructions were correct. Good option for those who just want the apartment to sleep.
O apartamento é muito perto da estação de metro de new cross, na zona 2. Em apenas 2 estações e apanha a estação de canada Water que apanhando a Jubilee Line leva 10 minutos ao centro de Londres. A zona do apartamento é muito sossegada apesar do apartamento ser num rés do chão. O supermercado fica um pouco distante, cerca de 500 mts. O apartamento esta equipado com o equipamento necessário se tiver que fazer uma refeição. uma cama de casal e 2 camas colchoes que se podem montar na sala. Durante o tempo que estive em londres não vi o proprietário. Mas também não foi necessário. Todas as instruções dadas estavam corretas. Boa opção para quem só quiser o apartamento para dormir.
Conveniently located with bus stop in front and close to the train station .The old windows, outside air enters the room. We have not met the Amfitrion in person, but answer the phone and speak Spanish. Overall good.
Bien situado ,con parada de autobuses en frente y cerca de la estación de trenes .Las ventanas antiguas, entra el aire de fuera en la habitación. No hemos conocido al amfitrion en persona, pero contesta al teléfono y habla español. En general bien.
Horrible. Later lost in London and escape the apartment. We had to find alternative accommodation for the delayed response as Sydney. If not for a tenant who happened to be in the apartment, we could not enter. Sidney erroneous instructions. The incomplete set of keys from the apartment. Without sheets without notice. Clogged sink.
Horrible. Tarde perdida en Londres y huída del apartamento. Tuvimos que buscar otro alojamiento por la respuesta tan tardía de Sidney. Si no es por un inquilino que casualmente se encontraba en el apartamento, no hubiéramos podido entrar. Las instrucciones de Sidney erróneas. El juego de llaves del apartamento incompleto. Sin sábanas sin previo aviso. El fregadero obturado.
The apartment is exactly like the presentation! Very happy to have quickly found favor with the indications of Sidney! It is a host available to answer your questions if you need help. Moreover, what a surprise to find that a bus right outside the door takes us to London Bridge! :)
Small bathroom but it's actually just a detail!
This flat is exactly like the presentation. Very happy to Quickly-have found it thanks to Sydney's instructions! It is a host available to answer your question if you need help. Also, what a surprise to find That a bus right outside the door takes us to London Bridge! :)
Small bathroom goal it's actually just a detail!
L'appartement est exactement comme la présentation! Très heureuse de l'avoir facilement et rapidement trouvé grâce aux indications de Sidney! C'est une hôte disponible pour répondre à vos questions si vous avez besoin d'aide. De plus, quelle surprise de constater qu'un bus juste devant la porte nous emmène à London Bridge! :)
Petite salle de bain effectivement mais ce n'est qu'un détail!
This flat is exactly like the presentation. Very happy to have quickly found it thanks to Sydney's indications! It is a host available to answer your questions if you need help . Also, what a surprise to find that a bus right outside the door takes us to London Bridge ! :)
Small bathroom but it's actually just a detail!
I had a nice stay in London with my kids. Sidney was very kind and alway available for questions (regarding the appartment, public transportation, the city of London, etc). There is a bus station directly in front of the house. The bus bring you directly to the city centre.
Sidney is very nice and attentive, the place is perfectly located and affordable.
I'll definitely come again.
Just one thing : the room miss a table lamp to make it cozy at night, the bed with the head so close to the heater is not a good idea. But hey it's constructive feedback because everything was nice even the most tiny shower I've ever seen ;)
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Democratic leaders push gun bills after mass shooting in Colo.
By DON THOMPSON, The Associated Press on Aug. 16, 2012, at 10:15 p.m.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Democratic leaders in three big states have used this summer's mass shooting in Colorado to push bills that would crack down on assault weapons and ammunition sales, rekindling a debate that has not gained much traction in Congress or on the presidential campaign. In Illinois, Gov. Pat …
Midcoast Tea Party group enjoys Chick-fil-A feast brought from Mass., talks politics
By Stephen Betts on Aug. 16, 2012, at 9:23 p.m.
WARREN | A carload of food from Chick-fil-A had more meaning Thursday evening than a tasty meal for the approximately 100 people who turned out for a meeting of the Knox-Lincoln County Tea Party. "This is about freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the freedom of assembly to …
Opponents of Pa. voter ID law vow to continue battle
By Laura Olson, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Aug. 16, 2012, at 7:58 p.m.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — After a state appellate judge decided Wednesday against preventing Pennsylvania's new voter identification law from going into effect in November, opponents of that statute vowed to take their legal battle to the state Supreme Court. But as those challenges continue in the courtroom, some Democrats and advocates …
Pingree discloses finances; GOP rips ties to China businesses
By Robert Long on Aug. 16, 2012, at 7:43 p.m.
AUGUSTA | A financial disclosure statement filed Monday gives some indication of how 1st District U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree's June 2011 marriage to multimillionaire hedge-fund manager and Democratic Party benefactor S. Donald Sussman increased her personal wealth. It also provided the Maine Republican Party with fodder to accuse Pingree, …
DOT denies wrongdoing in soliciting bids for east-west highway study
By Christopher Cousins on Aug. 16, 2012, at 7:39 p.m.
The department followed the same process it has used dozens of times when it issued a request for proposals related to the proposed east-west highway project.
Mitt Romney: I've paid at least 13% tax rate each of past 10 years
By Philip Rucker and Rosalind S. Helderman, The Washington Post on Aug. 16, 2012, at 7:39 p.m.
GREER, S.C. — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Thursday that he has paid a tax rate of at least 13 percent in each of the last 10 years, offering his fullest explanation to date of his tax status. "I did go back and look at my taxes and over …
Charlie Summers touts his small-business experience in Bangor talk
By Andrew Neff on Aug. 16, 2012, at 7:26 p.m.
As a son born into a small family business in Illinois, a college graduate whose first full-time job was as a hotel assistant manager, and the former operator of a small-scale airport coffee stand, Charlie Summers is well versed in Maine's small-business tradition. "I have the breadth …
Rockland House candidate defends residency
By Stephen Betts on Aug. 16, 2012, at 5:02 p.m.
A candidate for the Maine House seat that represents Rockland and part of Owls Head said he is a legal resident of Rockland even though he is living at the homeless shelter in Rockport that he operates. "My legal residence is Rockland," Gordon Mank Jr. said on …
Snowe airs displeasure with GOP, Cynthia Dill agrees
on Aug. 16, 2012, at 4:29 p.m.
Maine's retiring Republican senator, Olympia Snowe, criticized her party for focusing too much on social issues rather than jobs and the economy during an interview that aired Thursday on MSNBC. During the interview with Chuck Todd, Snowe said the Republican Party "hasn't expressed the views of being inclusive." Despite her displeasure …
LePage refuses to say why he is planning special legislative session
By Matthew Stone on Aug. 16, 2012, at 3:20 p.m.
AUGUSTA | Gov. Paul LePage is considering a special, pre-election session of the Legislature this fall to propose an initiative that he says will "push the envelope" and further polarize Democrats against him. But the governor isn't divulging much about his plans, leading Democrats to criticize him for a …
Help me, Cynthia Dill, you're my only hope
on Aug. 16, 2012, at 1:26 p.m.
As more time passes in the race to fill the U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, one thing is becoming abundantly clear: Democrat Cynthia Dill is the only hope Mainers have of defeating independent Angus King. Not because she is a threat to win, of course. I've noted …
Maine Turnpike Authority board approves toll hikes
By Scott Thistle on Aug. 16, 2012, at 10:49 a.m.
PORTLAND | The board of directors of the Maine Turnpike Authority voted unanimously Thursday to a slate of toll rate increases that will help boost revenues for the authority by about $21 million. "I think these all slice our lunch meat pretty thin," James Cloutier of Portland and the …
What is LePage's secret plan? Clues from other tea party governors
on Aug. 16, 2012, at 10:36 a.m.
My fellow BDN blogger Mike Tipping has an incredible news story, complete with an audiotape. Governor LePage told fellow Republicans that he plans to suddenly call a special session of the Maine Legislature which will remake Maine politically. He tells them he "can't divulge" what it's about but, "I'm just …
Maine small business group tells U.S. Chamber: 'Go back to Washington'
By Scott Thistle on Aug. 16, 2012, at 9:34 a.m.
LEWISTON | A Maine small-business coalition with about 3,400 members says it has a simple message for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce: "Go home." "The U.S. Chamber doesn't care about small businesses in Maine," said Craig Saddlemire, a Lewiston city councilor and local small business owner. "These are the …
Recording reveals LePage has plan to call special session to push through legislation
on Aug. 16, 2012, at 9:21 a.m.
At a Republican-only event at the Sea Dog brew pub in Bangor last night, Governor Paul LePage revealed that he has a secret plan to call the Legislature back into a special session before the November election in order to enact a policy that will "push the envelope." LePage said …
Mass. lawmakers join Maine in urging fisheries disaster declaration
By Richard Gaines, Gloucester Daily Times on Aug. 16, 2012, at 6:01 a.m.
The commercial fishing industry has consolidated at an accelerating pace, with higher landings and gross revenues for fewer boats and a lesser number of crew members.


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For me, hard boiled eggs have some kind of magic protein/fat thing going that shuts my appetite down almost immediately. Way cheap source of protein. If you don't like them plain and don't have time or inclination to make home made mayo, a tablespoon of half and half + salt and pepper smooshed in makes egg salad.
Also potatoes, though not for everyday. Budget supper: cube and boil a potato. Once you can pierce the potato with a fork, drain in collander. Heat some leftover bacon fat (or fat of your choice). Dump in the potatoes, chopped onion, chopped pepper, and when those are nice and toasty, pour in however many scrambled eggs, salt and pepper, and cook through. That dish got me through some lean college days.


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A consumer advice team is officially providing the highest level of service to the people of Middlesbrough.
Middlesbrough Trading Standards Consumer Advice Service has been awarded the Specialist Quality Mark in Consumer and General Contract Law.
The award was made by the SQM Delivery Partnership, who carried out an audit on behalf of the Legal Services Commission.
The award is the highest category of service achievable within the Legal Services Commission's Quality framework.
The Consumer Advice Service provides valuable advice and assistance to help people obtain redress to which they are legally entitled.
Alison Jones, Consumer Advice Service manager, said: "This award is a result of a great deal of dedication and continued hard work by the specialist officers within the service. We are very proud to receive it."
She added: "More and more people are finding it necessary to contact the Consumer Advice Service due to the current economic climate.
"People cannot afford not to pursue their legal rights and retailers have no option but to tighten controls on what they offer their customers when things go wrong."
In a survey in 2010, 37% of females and 48% of male users who contacted the service were aged over 60.
While the service is able to help people of any age the majority of those which rely on the service are from the older generation.
Councillor Julia Rostron, Middlesbrough Council's Executive Member for Community Protection, said: "This award is a fantastic achievement and is attributable to the hard work of all the officers concerned.
"It is a great reassurance to the public when a council service is independently accredited as providing a service of excellence."
The office, which is based in 51 Corporation Road, provides in-depth consumer advice service to the residents of Middlesbrough.
The service has continued to work to the highest level since it first obtained the Specialist Quality Mark in 2002.
To contact the Consumer Advice Service call 01642 728447.


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Faculty leaders at Eastern Michigan University say they won't work in Detroit under a plan to overhaul the city's schools if it endangers union contracts.
Howard Bunsis, treasurer of Eastern faculty union, tells the Detroit Free Press for a story Wednesday that members won't be involved in "breaking union contracts." The union says plans appear to call for faculty involvement.
Eastern's President Susan Martin says no faculty would be assigned to any work in a Detroit school.
Eastern's board voted Tuesday to participate in plans announced Monday by Gov. Rick Snyder and officials with the Detroit Public Schools to pull the worst city schools out of the district and place them in a new system.
The Detroit schools' emergency manager has the power to nullify union contracts in the district.


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There's little time between now and Saturday's 3 p.m. deadline for teams to fit under the 53-man roster limit, so information should be pouring in fast. With that being said, here is my final guess at the 2011 Indianapolis Colts' 53-man roster: QB: Peyton Manning, Kerry Collins, Curtis Painter (3) RB: Joseph Addai, Delone Carter, Javarris James, Darren Evans (4) WR: Reggie Wayne, Pierre Garcon, Austin Collie, T.J. Houshmanzadeh, David Gilreath (5) TE: Dallas Clark, Jacob Tamme, Brody Eldridge (3) OLine: Anthony Castonzo, Joe Reitz, Jeff Saturday, Ryan Diem, Jeff Linkenbach, Jacques McClendon, Ben Ijalana, Kyle DeVan, Mike Pollak (9) 24 Offensive Players DE: Dwight Freeney, Robert Mathis, Jamaal Anderson, John Chick (4) DT: Antonio Johnson, Drake Nevis, Tommie Harris, Ollie Ogbu, Fili Moala (5) LB: Gary Brackett, Pat Angerer, Ernie Sims, Kavell Conner, Philip Wheeler, Adrian Moten (6) CB: Jerraud Powers, Jacob Lacey, Justin Tryon, Kevin Thomas, Chris Rucker, Free Agent (6) Safety: Antoine Bethea, Melvin Bullitt, Joe Lefeged, David Caldwell, Al Afalava (5) 26 Defensive Players K: Adam Vinatieri P: Pat McAfee LS: Justin Snow 3 Special Teamers Thoughts:
- Sorry for the abbreviated layout, I wanted to get this article posted as soon as I could.
- No Anthony Gonzalez. No Donald Brown. No Jerry Hughes. At this point, none of them have proven themselves to be contributors in 2011. I know Kyle Rodriguez wrote an interesting piece on this last week, and I agreed with most of his viewpoints. But after watching guys like Darren Evans, Javarris James, John Chick, and Jamaal Anderson outplay Brown and Hughes, I just can't see how keeping these guys would make our team better. Hughes has been man-handled all preseason, and offers absolutely nothing against the run. His lack of hustle and continued lackadaisical attitude have cost the team many yards, both on the ground and in special teams (he had a chance to stop Cromartie's return last year against the Jets, too). Javarris James hasn't run the ball very well, but he looked better than Brown both in pass protection and catching the ball out of the backfield, and can contribute to special teams. Darren Evans also impressed me. I don't like to use stats as a strong indicator of a player's performance, especially in preseason. In Evans, I saw a running back with extremely quick feet for a player with that kind of size and power. Reminded me of a much, much more talented version of Mike Hart (who can hopefully stay healthy). I don't expect Gonzalez to be cut this weekend, but I do think he will be before the start of the regular season: either to sign T.J. Houshmanzadeh, or another WR that is dropped by another team.
- I added an extra safety because overall, I was impressed with both Caldwell and Alafava, particularly in the run game. I did not notice Michael Hamlin at all, so I'm not sure why the Colts bothered to sign him.
- I expect Blair White to start the season on the PUP list, and be activated at some point in the middle of the season, either because of injuries or to add depth.
- Players like J. James, David Gilreath, Alafava, Caldwell, Joe Lefeged, John Chick, Adrian Moten all provide value as Special Teamers. Sorry, but Donald Brown, Anthony Gonzalez, and Jerry Hughes either don't play special teams, or don't play them effectively (Hughes).
- I'm sorry for all the negativity, especially surrounding the "Big 3" – I'm usually very optimistic about the Indianapolis Colts. But I've seen enough injuries to cut ties with A. Gonzalez, and I don't really see what D. Brown and J. Hughes offer over guys like Darren Evans, Delone Carter, Jamaal Anderson, and John Chick. I haven't even seen sparks of potential from the two former 1st rounders. Don't be fooled by Hughes' numbers (3 tackles, 1 sack) – one of his tackles came on special teams (yay!), and his sack consisted of him chasing a QB out of bounds. Apparently when asked about his sack after the game, Hughes had no idea he was credited with one.
- I really believe this is the roster with the best chance to make the Indianapolis Colts as good as they can be in 2011. And I think it's an extremely talented roster. I think we have a solid group of returning veterans – Joseph Addai, Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark, Dwight Freeney, Robert Mathis, Antoine Bethea, some fresh, new talent – Anthony Castonzo, Delone Carter, Ben Ijalana, Drake Nevis, Tommie Harris, Jamaal Anderson, Ernie Sims, Joe Lefeged, and a bunch of young players ready to make 'the next step' – Jerraud Powers, Melvin Bullitt, Pierre Garcon, and Pat Angerer.
- And oh yeah, we have a guy by the name of Peyton Manning, and I'm now hopeful that he'll be available for our week 1 matchup against the Houston Texans.


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This idea is just so super duper cute! Karrie and Elizabeth of Posh Paperie threw a clever & creative "Frankie Theme" Party for Karrie's son's 2nd birthday. They designed a cute caricature "logo" of little Frankie (adorable blonde hair, blue eyes & precious smile) and paired it with his favorite things to create a party truly inspired by the birthday boy! (P.S. Check out Frankie's Vintage Airplane First Birthday!)
PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for:
– Mini OJ Pitchers, Lemonade & Milk Bottles tied with a glitter "F"
– "Let's Be Frank. I'm Still Hungry." Snacks To Go!
– Bean bag toss, home made piñata of Frankie's face & temporary tattoos
– Brunch with cereal, yogurt and Frankie's favorite: donuts!
PARTY DETAILS, as told by Elizabeth…
The theme was "frankie" – so basically – a "caricature" of his face was the "logo" for all pieces of the party. we made invitations that capitalized on this theme, Karrie hand made a pinata of frankie's face – the cake was his face, we had custom tattoos made of his little "logo", etc. etc! The color palette was peach, sky blue and marigold – to "match" frankie's coloring – skin, hair and eyes.
We focused on frankie's "favorite things" – and put those in the treat bags (big car, football and treats). :) we made custom bean bags and played a bean bag game (in buckets) – coloring sheets of frankie's face, and had a tiny tattoo station so everyone could "be like frankie".
The food was brunch themed – focusing mainly on donuts – frankie's favorite food. Karrie also prepared a yogurt parfait with granola, peach cups and cereal for the kids.
Fun fact – BOTH of frankie's great grandpas were named FRANK – so we featured this on a table…with a photo of each "frank" and a book titled "the frank show".
It turned out adorably! :)
– Party Styling & Stationery: Posh Paperie
– Cake: Sweet and Saucy Shop
– Photography: Jackie Wonders Photography
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1@fineartofcakes SAYS:
Adorable "Frankie Theme" Birthday Party(via @HWTM_Jenn): Hostess with the Mostess®This idea is … http://t.co/UjLFfSju9L – #Cake Blogs
2SebbysMom SAYS:
I don't know about whacking a pinata in the likeness of the child's head, but everything else was absolutely adorable!!!
3Brianne Walker SAYS:
Cutest party! Great job Karrie! You are so so talented and creative. We love you and your sweet fam!!!
4Jackie Wonders SAYS:
yay! we love that little Frank :) thanks for the feature Jen!
5@JackieWonders SAYS:
Photos of Frankie's Favorite Things 2nd birthday are up on HWTM today with @poshpaperie @sweetnsaucyshop! http://t.co/ozIoWtN08N
6Jane SAYS:
Frankie theme looks really awesome.all decorations are wonderful..liked it !!
7Wendy SAYS:
LOVE how the birthday boy is the actual theme here, so wonderful!
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Where can I order the paperplates and napkins?


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Fort Worth plans official dedication of The JFK Tribute
As the 49th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas approaches, Fort Worth will officially dedicate its tribute to the slain president on Thursday — appropriately enough, it's called The JFK Tribute.
But reporter James Ragland is getting a sneak preview today and will share his story online and in tomorrow's Dallas Morning News.
The tribute features a bronze sculpture of JFK by the late Lawrence Ludtke and is located in General Worth Square. Surrounding the sculpture in the downtown granite plaza are photo displays and quotes from the slain president's speeches.
Nearby is the site of the old Hotel Texas, where JFK and Jacqueline spent the night on Nov. 21, 1963.
On The JFK Tribute website, we get a glimpse of JFK's visit and its significance to Cowtown:
"On the cold, rain-soaked morning of November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy awoke well prepared to speak to an eager Chamber of Commerce breakfast audience in downtown Fort Worth, Texas.
"But first he was scheduled to speak to thousands who had waited in the rain outside the Hotel Texas (now the Fort Worth Hilton) to hear the President. Each speech was remarkable. And each became historic beyond expectation.
"These remarks were to be his final public speeches, imbuing the Fort Worth visit with extraordinary significance. This was the last time the nation heard the 35th President of the United States speak, and his themes on that historic day are as relevant today as they were in 1963."


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