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George Coleman Jr. On Collaborating With Mom and Dad
June 15, 2016. Posted by Corey Goldberg.Add new comment | Filed under: Interviews, Nicole Sweeney
Drummer George Coleman, Jr. chats with Nicole Sweeney about the path that took him from an engineering career to following in the musical footsteps of his legendary namesake father and bassist-turned-organist mother - and about collaborating with each.
Ron Carter Talks Miles Davis, Eric Dolphy, And The Value Of A Good Chair
June 2, 2016. Posted by Josh Landes.Add new comment | Filed under: bass, bassist, eric dolphy, gary walker, Interviews, mccoy tyner, miles davis, ron carter, SummerStage
Jazz legend Ron Carter sat down - in his beloved hand-carved chair - to talk with Gary Walker about playing with icons like Miles Davis and Eric Dolphy, the aura an artist can imbue in his craft, and the story of how he acquired the bass he's been playing since 1960, all in advance of "The Legends Honor McCoy" concert at Central Park.
First Listen: Allen Toussaint, 'American Tunes'
June 2, 2016. Posted by David Tallacksen.Add new comment | Filed under: A Blog Supreme, First ListenAllen Toussaint's new album, American Tunes, comes out June 10. (Image Credit: Courtesy of the artist)
In the last decade or so of his life, the record producer, composer, songwriter and arranger Allen Toussaint started playing a lot more live shows. The root cause was sad — a consequence of relocating from his native New Orleans after hurricane-related flooding — but the performances were everyday magic. Often it would be just him at the piano as he played a broad selection of his hits, his non-hits, songs he had a hand in, songs he just liked. He would sing without affectation, tell stories as one would at the dinner table, and deviate frequently. It was obvious that he was a master musician, able to play Romantic classical masterpieces and Professor Longhair rhumba riffs in the same breath. He was also hosting you at his salon, with a genuine gentlemanly manner and a wink of vast experience.
American Tunes, released posthumously following his death last November, isn't designed to capture or simulate a live concert experience. But it does present a side of Toussaint he seemed to emphasize at those shows — an almost retrospective, autumnal focus on the ideas which made him and his music. This is a program of largely all-time-classic songs from jazz and pop history, emphasizing his hometown and personal hero Professor Longhair. Ellingtonia staples "Come Sunday" and "Lotus Blossom" are in the mix with "Big Chief" and "Mardi Gras In New Orleans"; equally on the level are tunes by fellow pianist-composer-virtuosi Fats Waller, Bill Evans, Earl Hines and even New Orleans' own Louis Moreau Gottschalk. It's hard not to read a subtext here: that all these songs belonged in the canon which gave rise to Toussaint and his city, and thus to the bigger picture of important American tunes.
This project was recorded with producer Joe Henry in two parts: one a solo session and the other with a rhythm section (bassist David Piltch and drummer Jay Bellerose) joined by special guests with their own slanted Americana: Bill Frisell, Charles Lloyd, Greg Leisz, Rhiannon Giddens, Van Dyke Parks. The delivery is generally elegant, as expected, with little mess around the edges, and taken alone the acoustic politeness could grow frustrating from a central architect of R&B and funk. (Toussaint's digressive, legato reading of "Big Chief" stands out.) But dapper and refined were his personal aesthetic guidelines in life as in music; this is his tribute, after all.
Toward the end, Toussaint selects "Southern Nights," a signature song and also a 1977 hit for country singer Glen Campbell. It's one of the few songs Toussaint ever wrote specifically for himself to perform (apparently inspired by fellow behind-the-scenester Van Dyke Parks' directive to "consider that you were going to die in two weeks"), and he initially saw little commercial potential for the languid pentatonic melody. He would play it toward the end of concerts, taking a long time to tell the story behind it, and the imagery of his unhurried porch-sits felt transportive. But here, it's just a florid instrumental, and only the penultimate song Toussaint chose. The record actually ends on a spare arrangement of Paul Simon's "American Tune," a poetic sketch of world-weariness and hoping against hope. Is that another cheeky wink? The bridge, after all, does include these lines:
And I dreamed I was dying
And I dreamed that my soul rose unexpectedly
And looking back down at me
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Leroy Jones' New Orleans Strut
May 20, 2016Add new comment | Filed under: A Blog Supreme, Jazz Night In America, Jazz Night In America: The Radio Program
Trumpeter Leroy Jones was playing in New Orleans back when Bourbon Street was lined with jazz clubs. The city has changed since then — Bourbon Street is a prime example — and Jones has evolved with it. From second lines with the Fairview Baptist Church Marching Band and the Hurricane Brass Band, club gigs with modern combos and tours with Harry Connick Jr., he's been a part of many jazz scenes.
Jazz Night In America takes in a set with Jones' sextet at the Dew Drop Social & Benevolent Jazz Hall in Mandeville, La., across the lake from New Orleans. We hear the story of the venue, a small wooden room which has hosted jazz performances for more than a century, and the stories of Jones, a well-loved presence in his hometown.Copyright 2016 WBGO and Jazz At Lincoln Center. To see more, visit WBGO and Jazz At Lincoln Center.
VIDEO: Allison Miller's Boom Tic Boom Brings Their "Shimmer" To WBGO
May 18, 2016. Posted by Josh Landes.Add new comment | Filed under: Allison Miller, Live Music, The Checkout, Video
Brilliant multihyphenate Allison Miller brought her Boom Tic Boom group to the WBGO studios for a Checkout session- watch a video of them performing the sublimely lovely "Shimmer" in our performance space!


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Sullivan issues detailed on Survey Monkey; potential advisory committee members polled
March 29, 2013 —
SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — In an effort to create a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan, Sullivan County is seeking input from potential members of an advisory committee. The potential members were drawn from the list of residents who attended public meetings in September 2012 regarding the future of economic development in Sullivan County.
Input from the potential members is being gathered from a survey on the internet service Survey Monkey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/scedasurvey. In the survey, 33 initiatives are listed and potential committee members are asked to rank their importance on a scale from one to 10, with one being the most important and ten being the least.
The initiatives cover a wide rage of subjects that could impact the future development of the county. Some sample initiatives are: continue to work to expand the local property tax base; ensure that the Center for Workforce Development staff and its partners are educated on economic development principles; seek to have improved broadband, cell service in rural areas; develop natural gas availability where feasible in areas where other infrastructure exist; develop a year-round farmers' market & crafts center; create local dairy processing infrastructure and facilities; consider development of a food hub.
The email sent to potential advisory committee members asked that the survey be complete by April 1, and that members attend a progress meeting on April 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the CVI Building in Ferndale, NY.
The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan is being created by the consulting firm of Wadley Donovan GrowthTech, which has reviewed previous reports regarding economic development in Sullivan County and has conducted interviews with various individuals in the county.

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Traffic stop leads to DWI arrest of Male from Yulan, NY
September 4, 2012 —
On 8/25/12 a Trooper from the Liberty barracks conducted a roputine traffic stop for a V&T violation. Further investigation revealed that Kurt Abrahamson, Age 27, of Yulan NY was in an intoxicated condition. He was transported to Liberty where he provided a breath sample of .15%. He was issued an Appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Bethel Court.


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Go fast or faster, go trail or asphalt in the Merrell Mix Master 2 (Men's) and Merrell Mix Master Glide (Women's), a nimble shoe that's trail tough and cushioned enough to handle the roads on the way to the trailhead.
The Mix Master gets its name for a design that helps you mix it up on trails and roads with comfort and versatile performance. Our testers racked up plenty of miles in the Mix Master 2, feeling at home on a variety of terrains. Note that the Women's version of the shoe is named the Mix Master Glide, though it is functionally identical to the Men's version.
Runners accustomed to a more traditional trail shoe may need a little time to transition to the lower 4mm drop of the Mix Master, but once you've adjusted, you'll enjoy a smooth, flexible ride and good grip.
The Mix Master excels on hardpack, sandy trails and rocky terrain. Though the shoe offers good drainage, testers felt that wet terrain grip was only moderate. On the road, the Mix Master provides good protection but lacks the shock absorption most runners would want for extended tarmac runs.
The Mix Master is a versatile shoe that makes door-to-trail runs a cinch. It offers good protection from debris but remains flexible. Testers wished for a bit better grip on wet and pebbly surfaces, but enjoyed long-lasting comfort from a balanced platform and well-designed upper.
This shoe can handle a bit of everything. Nimble enough for trails yet cushioned enough for roads, it's perfect for door to trail running.
The Mix Master definitely feels like a low profile shoe. It performs well on the trails because it's pretty flexible and has a great rock plate.
I used the shoe for dry surface running but also hit some wet stream crossings. Overall, the traction is impressive, not so much on wet rocks though.


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Loan scamsJuly 26,2013Scott Giles, president of the Vermont Student Assistance Corp., hoped that Vermonts congressional delegation might head off initiatives in Congress that would make student loan payments increasingly burdensome for students and their parents. In a recent commentary, he noted that the federal government is actually profiting from the loans it extends to college students. Proposals in Congress would cause those profits to balloon.
Giles had strong allies in Rep. Peter Welch and Sens. Bernard Sanders and Patrick Leahy, all of whom hoped to reverse the interest rate hikes that took effect automatically when Congress failed to act before a July 1 deadline. But in a bizarre turn of events this week, the Senate approved a bill with the potential of turning student loans into the kind of teaser loans that devastated the housing market a few years ago, with interest rates that would balloon to high levels in later years.
Sanders and Leahy were having none of it. What I dont understand is when you have a Democratic president, a Democratically controlled U.S. Senate, why we are producing a bill which is basically a Republican bill, Sanders said.
Leahy had supported two unsuccessful amendments to the student loan bill and was one of 17 Democrats to oppose the final bill. One of the amendments, offered by Sanders, would have allowed students to lock in lower rates for now, with rates reverting to current rates in the future. Another amendment offered by Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed would have maintained a cap on interest rates at their present levels instead of allowing them to rise with the financial markets.
The bill that eventually passed the Senate included an interest rate cap of 8.25 percent for undergraduates, 9.5 percent for graduate students and 10.5 percent for parents taking out PLUS loans. Warrens response was, characteristically, direct. This is obscene, she said. Students should not be used to generate profits for the government.
The Obama administration does not view the money it makes on student loans as profits. But whatever it is called, it amounts to $200 billion over the next 10 years. Republicans were pleased. In their eyes, gouging students for profits will help lower the federal deficit.
Giles at VSAC has particular reason for cynicism regarding the Obama administrations efforts to fix the student loan program. When the administration cut out the middle men banks and nonprofits such as VSAC from the business of issuing student loans, it put the federal government directly in the student loan business. And student loans became a major profit center for the government.
VSAC by contrast had kept interest rates relatively low on the loans it had issued, believing it was in the business of providing a service rather than making money. VSAC had to scale back the services it offered after the Obama administrations reforms. Now its a bitter pill for VSAC to see Congress passing legislation turning the student loan business into even more of a profit-making business rather than the sort of service whose principal aim is to broaden access to higher education.
Warren has become a national political celebrity because of her ability and willingness to say that the emperor has no clothes. For her to call the student loan profits obscene may rankle the powers that be within her own party, but it is the kind of straight talk that has won her a national reputation. Her willingness to take on the entrenched interests of Wall Street, which holds both parties in its thrall, is one reason she is frequently mentioned as a potential presidential candidate for 2016.
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There are five great aspirations
in the Karma Kagyu tradition. We use all of them,
even though each one is all encompassing and all sufficient.
When you study one, it seems superior to all of the
others, but then the next one also seems superior.
They are all so magnificent that we do not want to
have to choose one to the exclusion of others, and
therefore we recite all five of them.
We previously completed our study of the first two,
the Aspiration to Excellent Conduct and the Aspiration
of Maitreya, and we now turn to the third, which is
the Aspiration from the Bodhicharyavatara by Shantideva.
The commentary on this version of the aspiration was
written by Nunden Zangden Rinpoche, who calls it "What
Bodhisattvas Want," because this aspiration
really describes the wishes of bodhisattvas.
The aspiration is actually the entire
tenth and final chapter of the Bodhicharyavatara,
known in English as the Way of the Bodhisattva. The
Bodhicharyavatara itself begins with the salutation
in Sanskrit—NAMO GURU BUDDHA BODHISATTVA YE—which
means "homage to the guru and to all buddhas
and bodhisattvas." This is followed by a homage
in Tibetan: "I bow with respect to the guru,
the victors, and their children." By demonstrating
respect for his guru—in this case the fifteenth
Gyalwa Karmapa, Khakhyab Dorje—and for all buddhas
and bodhisattvas, the author establishes a momentum
of writing that will not be impeded by any obstacle.
It also ensures that his writing will remain virtuous
throughout the composition, and will bless the reader.
The Bodhicharyavatara is one of the most renowned
texts in Buddhism. It was composed by Shantideva,
who was called the Crown Ornament of the Ocean of
Scholars and Siddhas in both India and Tibet. Shantideva
was considered to be an emanation of Manjushri because
of the precision with which he propounded the view
in the chapters of the Bodhicharyavatara. He is said
to be as famous and as brilliant as the sun and moon;
in other words, if all of the great scholars and siddhas
are stars, he outshines them all, just as the moon
is brighter than stars.
The Bodhicharyavatara is a concise presentation of
the quintessence of all the Buddha's teachings
found in the sutras and in the shastras, and in particular
the Mahayana. Shantideva composed it spontaneously
in the manner of a vajra song and spoke it extemporaneously
in the midst of a large gathering.
The story of how Shantideva composed
this text is worthy of recounting. It happened at
Nalanda, the great monastery and university distinguished
at that time by a high standard of study and teaching.
All of the resident monks were learned, and everyone
there was expected to study assiduously. No one who
lived there was ever distracted or indolent. One day
a monk turned up whose robes were somewhat old and
torn; he was tranquil in his bearing but ragged in
his appearance. He took up residence at the monastery,
and he would show up every day when the monks ate
their only meal at midday. He would eat, and afterwards
would disappear again. The other monks, who all studied
day and night, found out what the ragged monk was
doing when he was not at the midday meal. He was sleeping.
He slept in front of the entrance to the principal
temple, and that is all he did, all of the time. When
the clacker rang to summon the monks to a meal, he
would go and eat; then he would go back to sleep.
Some of the monks, probably the officials in charge
of enforcing discipline, got together and said to
one another, "This new monk Shantideva is a
disgrace. He's a disgrace to the Buddha's
teachings in general, and in particular he poses a
problem for this monastery. With his example, one
monk after another is sure to become lazier and lazier.
We simply have to expel him."
According to the rules of the monastery, the monks
could not decide to expel a monk without getting permission
from the principal abbot, who at that time was called
Ge Wa Lha, or "Virtuous Deity." So they
went to the abbot and explained the situation and
what they wanted to do about it. Contrary to their
expectations, the abbot did not give his permission
to expel Shantideva. He said, "You don't
know whether he's someone special, or just an
ordinary lazy person. Since we really don't
know, and we can't tell what's going on
inside of him, it's better just to leave him
alone. Don't do anything."
The disciplinarians were left without recourse, since
they could not expel the sleeping monk. However, there
was one custom at Nalanda that they felt at least
gave them a chance to get him to leave. The professors
at the university customarily took turns giving public
lectures in the central courtyard. For some time before
it was scheduled, the lecture would be announced,
and on the day before it was to take place, the disciples
of that particular professor would gather together,
clean up the courtyard, and cast flower petals. On
the day of the lecture, they would lay out all of
their outer robes and pile them on top of each other,
and these would serve as the throne of the lecturing
Knowing this custom, the Nalanda disciplinarians said,
"Although Shantideva is not a member of the
faculty, perhaps we can tell him that he has to lecture.
Even though we can't expel him, if we schedule
a lecture, he'll certainly flee. He'll
run away before that day comes, because obviously
he doesn't know anything." They went to
him and said, "Shantideva"—or whatever
they called him at that time—"your turn
to deliver the public lecture is coming up. You must
do it." Of course they expected him to act surprised,
intimidated, scared—but he was unperturbed.
He simply said, "Okay," and went back
to sleep.
Of course, since Shantideva was not a professor on
the faculty, he did not have any students, so there
was no one to clean up the courtyard on the day before
the lecture. Nevertheless, in the evening before the
talk, a great wind came up and blew away all of the
dirt and dust in the courtyard. Then a light rain
fell, causing the remaining dust to settle. People
were amazed at this, but they still wanted to humiliate
Shantideva. They said, "Well, he doesn't
have any students to pile up their robes as his throne,
so we'll build him one, and a very high one.
To make it humiliating, we'll build it without
stairs so he can't get on it. He'll have
to stand there looking like a fool beside this very
high throne which he'll be unable to mount."
And that is what they did.
At the appointed time for the lecture, the clacker
was rung, and all the monks gathered. They put on
their ceremonial outer robes and, holding flowers
in their hands, filed into the courtyard in an elaborate
procession. Shantideva calmly walked in among them.
When he reached the throne, he simply put his hand
on it, and—all of a sudden—he was sitting
on top of it. No one was quite sure how he got up
there. As soon as he took his seat on the throne,
he showed not only his accustomed tranquillity, but
he also seemed majestic and somehow awe-inspiring.
Then he turned to the monks and said, "Do you
want me to repeat a teaching that is already well
known in India, or do you want me to teach something
new—something that's never been heard
When the monks heard that, they thought that this
was their last possible chance to humiliate Shantideva,
so they said, "Oh please, something new!"
and asked for a previously unheard teaching, a teaching
that was missing in India at that time. Although there
were in India loads and loads of the Buddha's
teachings—all of the sutras and tantras, and
loads and loads of shastras or commentaries—there
was not a single book that comprised the quintessence
of all of the teachings. Therefore what Shantideva
spoke, entirely extemporaneously, was just that. It
was the Bodhicharyavatara, or the Way of a Bodhisattva.
The Bodhicharyavatara has ten chapters. As Shantideva
uttered the first words of the ninth chapter, which
is the chapter on discernment, he started to rise
in the air. His body left the throne, and as he continued
stanza after stanza, he floated in the air higher
and higher until he not only floated above the assembly
but also circumambulated it. As he floated, reciting
the ninth chapter, he circled like an airplane trying
to find a place to land. By the time he got to the
tenth chapter—this one, the aspiration chapter—he
was so high in the sky that the crowd could no longer
see him, although somehow they could still hear his
voice clearly. Then, eventually, he disappeared, and
they did not hear him anymore.
What he did was to fly to southern India where his
teacher, Nagarjuna, was living at the time. He remained
in Nagarjuna's presence, but his audience did
not know that yet. Back at Nalanda, many who attended
that assembly had the ability of what we would call
"total recall," and each of these persons
had memorized what Shantideva said. When, however,
they compared their memories, they found that they
disagreed. Some of them had heard a Bodhicharyavatara
of five chapters, some of thirteen chapters, and some
of other variations. The reason for this discrepancy
was that Shantideva's teaching had the extraordinary
quality of a buddha's teaching—it was
heard in a way appropriate to each listener. When
they finally discovered that he had landed in southern
India and was living with Nagarjuna, they went to
him there and asked him to tell them the correct form
of the text and how many chapters it really had. He
told them it had ten chapters, and he also told them
to find and study two other documents that he had
written secretly while at Nalanda. One of these documents
was called a "Compendium of the Training,"
and the other a "Compendium of the Sutras."
He said that they were both hidden inside a pillar
in the room assigned to him at the monastery.
The basic function of the tenth chapter
of the Bo dhi charyavatara is to dedicate the composition
of the first nine chapters, and it has two parts—the
dedication and the homage through the recollection
of kindness. The dedication itself has three parts—the
principal aspirations for the good of others; the
supplementary aspirations for the good of oneself;
and the aspirations common to both, to the good of
the teachings for oneself and others.
The first of these three dedications—the principal
dedication—consists first of general aspirations
and then particular aspirations. The general dedication
is as follows:
1) Through whatever virtue has arisen from my composition
of the Bodhicharyavatara, may all beings enter into
the conduct of awakening.
2) Through this merit of mine, may the bodies and minds
of all beings throughout all directions be freed from
whatever sufferings and sicknesses there are. May all
of those beings enjoy an ocean of well-being and delight.
3) Until all of those beings achieve the well-being
and happiness of buddhahood, may their state of happiness
never degenerate. May all beings achieve the uninterrupted
well-being and happiness of bodhisattvas.
©2006, Karma Triyana Dharmachakra. All rights
Copyright ©2008, Karma
Triyana Dharmachakra. All rights reserved.


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Lopaka Brown says he's a Hawaiian national and an American by choice. He appeared in court Friday to fight a charge that he ran a red light.
Brown is not saying he didn't run a red light, but he is saying that the court has no jurisdiction over him.
It was 27 years ago last month in Waimea Valley on Oahu that sheriff's deputies carried Brown, wearing part of his Marine Corps uniform, and his father Francis from their family home at the entrance to the valley.
The eviction ended a 3-year court battle between the Brown family and the then-owner of Waimea Falls Park who owned the property the Brown home sat on.
Brown's court appearance on Friday is part of a larger picture. Brown's attorney filed a motion to dismiss the charges he ran a red light because of a lack of jurisdiction based on two executive agreement signed in 1893 between Queen Liliuokalani and President Grover Cleveland.
Brown and his attorney maintain there is no Treaty of Annexation, thus nullifying annexation, territorial status, statehood and the courts.
"The legal position we're taking is essentially that this court is unlawfully constituted and so doesn't have jurisdiction to issue any order concerning the traffic violation," said attorney Dexter Kaiama.
Could this lead Brown back to Waimea?
"If something was wrong now, it was wrong then so I'm basically looking at it if they had no jurisdiction today, the judge had no jurisdiction to give me an eviction notice," said Brown.
On the issue of the traffic citation, the judge delayed.
"And that's OK because by their opposition I think it just further makes the record for our case," said Kaiama. "We don't believe they can provide any definition to the legal argument we've made."
Brown says 27 years ago, frustration and emotions led to anger. Today, it's all about education.
"If it leads me back home, that will be fine. But my ultimate goal is to restore our country," said Brown.
You can find Brown Wednesday afternoons playing music at the Farmers Market in Waimea Valley. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs now holds the title to the valley.


text: TanDEM-X Blog | 21. June 2010 | 1 Comment That was smooth! 4:39 am Tons of us collected to view the stream and the control room from the bridge. A textbook launch, that was. Mission operations have also just confirmed separation. (Click on full article for further updates) 4:50 amChairman Woerner has just announced that first signal (AOS) was just received through the Troll ground station in the Antarctic!Michael Schmidhuber has posted a quick one on the German-language pages. There are great pictures of him standing on a chair, watching the launch with binoculars in one hand (the MCC in Baikonur is 7.8 km from the silo) and a telephone receiver in the other. Check them out. He has also posted a couple of pictures of the cloud formations after separation of the first stage. A bit of party time today and the DLR team flies back on Tuesday.We will come back with more information when we can. In the meantime, check in at @DLR_en on Twitter.


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Sunday, June 5, 2011
I want you guys to pick a book that you really want but have not gotten around to buying yet. Leave a comment on my blog with the name of the book you want and the author. I will ship the book directly to you from Amazon. The only condition is that you must be a follower of my blog, not a hard one at all. I will pick a winner on Wednesday June 8th.
Good Luck!!!!
26 comments:
- LIESA said...
Whoo Hoo!!! I love contest!! I would love to get the book: Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole!!
Thank you!! :)
- June 5, 2011 at 2:07 PM
- Carla said...
That was an awesome book Liesa!!! My fav in the series.
- June 5, 2011 at 2:12 PM
- rhomitz said...
I really want Hidden Embers by Tessa Adams. Been meaning to read this book. Thanks for a chance at it Carla. :)
- June 5, 2011 at 3:44 PM
- elaing8 said...
Hi..I saw Kelly's post and headed on over.Congrats on the new blog.Looks great.
A book I've had on my wishlist is Forbidden Heat by Opal Carew.
I am a follower
- June 5, 2011 at 3:46 PM
- Carla said...
Thanks for stopping by and siging up for my blog. I really appreciate it. :-)
- June 5, 2011 at 5:18 PM
- Michelle L Olson said...
Boy, there's SO many... Hmmm. How about Desire Untamed, Pamela Palmer!?? ;-)
- June 5, 2011 at 5:23 PM
- Paranormal and Romantic Suspense Reviews said...
Hi Carla,
Love the blog look and I wanted to welcome you again to the blogging world. Have fun!
I would love to get either "Dead by Morning" or "Every Move She Makes" both by Beverly Barton.
Thanks for the great contest!
- June 5, 2011 at 5:28 PM
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- June 5, 2011 at 6:16 PM
- Wendy N said...
Yay! Your first contest!
Hmmm, so many to chose from....
A Hunger like no Other by Kresley Cole.
I want to start her series.
- June 5, 2011 at 6:17 PM
- Debbie said...
I would love to try out Dark Embers by Tessa Adams. We were just talking about this series in my book club yesterday and it was recommended.
I am a followed of your blog and look forward to learning more about you and the books you read.
- June 5, 2011 at 8:45 PM
- Amy said...
i would love to have Blood Magic by Jennifer Lyon i cant find it any where i would soo die for that *giggle*
- June 6, 2011 at 12:07 AM
- Sheree said...
Hm, how about "Mystic Warrior" by Janet Chapman? Paul Marron is particularly hot, I think. :)
- June 6, 2011 at 1:40 AM
- lindsey hutchison said...
i saw kellys post and headed over here! welcome to the blogging community. im lookin forward to seeing your reviews. one of my books is sinful magic jennifer lyons. thanks so much for such a awesome contest
- June 6, 2011 at 2:43 AM
- Jolene and Family said...
WooHoo, amazing contests!!! I really need and really want Alien in the Family by Gini Koch. Thanks for the chance
GFC follower
- June 6, 2011 at 10:19 AM
- Natasha House said...
I would have to say Keri Arthur, Destiny Kills. It's book 1 in a new series of hers, that I hear is really great! And I loved her Guardian series!
- June 6, 2011 at 11:31 AM
- Ren said...
I already follower! ^_^
Is it okay if I'm international? Cause I live outside USA :)
Book I'm dying to read is Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh
Thanks for the opportunity
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- June 6, 2011 at 12:45 PM
- kandj7299 said...
That would be Kiss of Snow for me by Nalini Singh;)
- June 7, 2011 at 9:55 AM
- Jennifer Mathis said...
archeon by sherrilyn kenyon
yay on your first contest
- June 7, 2011 at 1:34 PM
- Victoria said...
How nice of you. I can't seem to get my hands on Lauren Dane's Laid Bare. I read the second book in the Brown series and loved it, but feel like I'm missing some pieces.
Thank you.
- June 7, 2011 at 3:13 PM
OMG so many to choose from...I'm gonna just pick from the top of my Goodreads Must Read list lol
Wicked Sexy (Wicked^3) by R.G. Alexander
Havent read a good witch book lately might be a nice change of pace. Good Luck to everyone, and as always Happy Reading!!!! :)
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- June 7, 2011 at 4:50 PM
- Kelly said...
WWHHHOOOOOO!!!! Finally found time to stop by...
There are to many books I want.. But I am not going to tell you cause I don't want you to pick me... :)
Congrats on your new blog
- June 7, 2011 at 5:01 PM
- Cath said...
Great Giveaway:)
Still haven't got around to getting Lover Unleashed by JR Ward
Thanks for the great comp
- June 7, 2011 at 5:15 PM
- Temperance said...
How cool is this:)
Thank you for the giveaway.
Im a follower now
I would love to get
Bite Club
Rachel Caine
The new Scookie Stackhouse
That just one of a very long long list..lol
- June 7, 2011 at 6:33 PM
- Laurie said...
You may be one of the few who's wish list is longer than mine. My Amazon list is 5 pages. But I have wish list on 3 other sites...
I want all the books, but for now I guess "Zombies Sold Separately: A Night Tracker Novel" by Cheyenne McCray.
Thanks, and looking at the comments here, I see a whole bunch of other books I want too.
- June 7, 2011 at 7:35 PM
- JoAnna said...
Congrats on the new blog! Thanks for the giveaway! I would love to read Dark Embers by Tessa Adams.
GFC follower
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Five municipalities have joined together to share a new administrative building, the Regional Municipal Plaza, to conduct business and hold council meetings
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Minister of Government Relations, Jim Reiter, attends the grand opening of the Regional Municipal Plaza in Moose Jaw, along with other dignitaries. Times-Herald photo by Mickey Djuric
The Rural Municipalities of Moose Jaw, Baildon, Rodgers, Caron and Hillsborough will all use the building located at 1410 Caribou St. W. for administrative purposes.
"This does my heart good," said Jim Reiter, minister of government relations. "The cooperation between municipalities is so important for the economic growth of our province."
The new building will open up efficiencies for all municipalities and have boardrooms for all RMs to use.
"It will offer better service toward rate-payers. For instance some farmers are rate-payers to more than one municipality. This is an opportunity to go to one office instead of several," said Reiter. "In the long run this is just going to benefit all of you and directly benefit all your rate-payers."
This is the first time in the province five municipalities have come together to use one facility.
"This is really cutting edge," said David Marit, president of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities.
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The average rent was $1,010 in the period studied, with the highest prices found in the south part of town. Northeast Fort Collins is the most affordable part of town, with average rent of $924 in the first quarter.
Rents have been driven up by declining vacancy rates as more and more people turn to renting instead of purchasing a home.
Year-over-year in the first quarter, the vacancy rate in Fort Collins decreased from 4 percent to 3 percent.
Historically, the rate has bounced back up in the second quarter of the year as Colorado State University students leave for summer vacation.
In Greeley, rents are also increasing, but remain significantly lower than those in Fort Collins.
Average rent in Greeley is $688, and the vacancy rate was 5.8 percent in the first quarter, up from 3.8 in the first quarter of 2011.
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"Our young Beeville Trojans competed very well in all events especially in the field events. We had someone place in almost every division we entered in the long jump and shot put," said summer track coach Linda Luna.
"Our primary boys took three out of the top six places. We have many newcomers this year, and it's very exciting for the program."
Results of the meet in George West were as follows:
200-meter dash
Girls: Anayah Ward – first, Arissa Spicer – fourth, Caylee Garcia – fourth, Tykira Moore – fifth.
Boys: Alexander Ward – first, Donavan Garcia – first, Malachi Brooks-Hoodye – first, Erik Fira – third, Elijah Hall – fourth, Randall Torres – fourth, Brayden Martorell – sixth.
Girls: Raeann Martinez – second, Alicia Garcia – fourth, Mary Grace Peters – seventh, O'Maley Garcia – eighth.
Boys: Caleb Brooks-Hoodye second, Marcus Gabriel – third.
Boys: Kameron Ward – first.
Boys: Jalen Spicer – second, Desmond Givens – third, Aden Manning – seventh, Andy Williams – eighth, Diego Guerrero – eighth.
400-meter dash
Boys: Malachi Brooks-Hoodye – first, Gavin Ochoa – third, Randall Torres – fourth, Cade Peters – fourth, Erik Fira – fifth, Joe Gonzales – fifth.
Girls: Alicia Garcia – third.
Boys: Caleb Brooks-Hoodye – first.
Girls: Yaneli Aguilar – third.
Boys: Aden Manning – second, Andy Williams – fourth.
100-meter dash
Girls: Tykira Moore – first, Arissa Spicer – second, Nevae Vazquez – third, Caylee Garcia – fourth, Mia Garcia, sixth, Anayah Ward – seventh, Ava Quintero – eighth.
Boys: Alexander Ward – first, Malachi Brooks – first, Elijah Hall – second, Gavin Ochoa – third, Donavan Garcia – fourth, Joe Gonzales – fourth, Brayden, Martorell – fifth, Lawrence Gabriel – fifth, Cade Peters – sixth, Erik Fira – sixth.
Girls: Raeann Martinez – first, O'Maley Carrillo – fourth, Mary Grace Peters – fifth.
Boys: Marcus Gabriel – third, Caleb Brooks – fourth.
Girls: Danyelle Adamez – first, Ariana Quintero – third, Lana Garcia – fourth.
Boys: Kameron Ward – second, Jarran Carrillo – sixth.
Boys: Jalen Spicer – second, Desmond Givens – third, Andy Williams – fourth, Diego Guerrero – eighth.
4x100-meter relay
Girls: Nevae Vazquez, Anayah Ward, Tykira Moore and Arissa Spicer – fourth.
Boys: (A) Elijah Hall, Malachi Brooks-Hoodye, Cade Peters and Alexander Ward – second.
(B) Brayden Martorell, Donovan Garcia, Randall Torres and Erik Fira – fourth.
Girls: Raeann Martinez, Yaneli Aguilar, O'Maley Carrillo and Danyelle Adamez – second.
Boys: Marcus Gabriel, Caleb Brooks-Hoodye, Jarran Carrillo and Kameron Ward – second.
Boys: Caleb Abel, Alex Aguilar, Desmond Givens and Jalen Spicer – fourth.
Long jump
Girls: Nevae Vazquez – sixth at 8-4.
Boys: Alexander Ward – first at 8-10, Elijah Hall – third at 8-7, Malachi Brooks-Hoodye – fifth at 8-2.
Girls: Raeann Martinez – first at 9-11.
Boys: Caleb Brooks-Hoodye – first at 12-4, Marcus Gabriel – fourth – no distance recorded.
Girls: Danyelle Adamez – first at 12-5.5, Yaneli Aguilar – fourth at 10-1.75.
Boys: Kameron Ward – first at 11-8.25.
Boys: Jalen Spicer – second at 13-5.75, Desmond Givens – third at 12-11.5.
Girls: Jolie Carrillo – second at 11-8.
Boys: Alex Aguilar Jr. – third at 14-1.25.
Shot put
Girls: Nevae Vazquez – third at 10-7, Ava Quintero – fourth at 10-4, Caylee Garcia – fifth at 8-10.
Girls: Lana Garcia – first at 18-0, Araina Quintero – second at 12-6.
Boys: Jarran Carrillo – first 13-2.
Girls: Kylie Cantu – first at 18-8.
"They have a lot of heart and want to do well. That's what you want from this age group," Luna said.
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The national best-selling author of Royal Blood whisks her heroine away to the French Riviera for fun-and danger.
Lady Georgiana Rannoch has once again been called into service by Her Majesty the Queen. This time she's sent to Nice on a secret assignment that's nothing to sneeze at: recover the Queen's stolen snuff box.
As much of an honor as it is to be trusted by Her Majesty, an even greater honor awaits Georgie in Nice - as Coco Chanel herself asks Georgie to model her latest fashion. But when a necklace belonging to the Queen is stolen on the catwalk, Georgie has to find two priceless items - and solve a murder. How's a girl to find any time to go to the casino?
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"Katherine Kellgren's performance encompasses an astonishing range of personalities while remaining true to her impoverished sleuth's impeccable enunciation…Kellgren, undaunted by the burgeoning cast of characters, supplies plenty of distinctive accents and jaunty tones. The delighted listener wants the story to go on and on." (Audiofile)
"Fans of Peter Lovesey''s hilarious books transforming the future Edward VII into an unlikely sleuth will relish Bowen''s whimsical fifth Royal Spyness mystery starring Lady Georgiana Rannoch, 34th in line to the British thrown (after 2010''s Royal Blood). Bowen successfully melds a whodunit with comedy as few contemporary writers can." (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
"The best part of this delicious series is the cast of characters (well known and otherwise), led, of course, by the level-headed and stiff- upper-lipped Georgiana, who tackles whatever is in front of her, be it murder or romance, with uncommon relish. A royal romp." (Booklist)
"Lots of good fun"
This was a great easy read. Lots of fun and well done. The books are easy to figure out but there are always some nice things added in and the characters are funny and light hearted. Georgie is getting more clever and it would be nice to actually have her figure it out before she gets herself in a pickle. Having said that though, there are lots of adventures, parties and interesting (and often shallow) people. The narrator is enjoyable. Ms Bowen is good at coming up with interesting ideas and is entertaining. If you are interested in an easy fun time, this is a book you will enjoy. Funny characters and lots of bridget jonesque girl fun with a good accent.
"Murder mystery for the delicately nurtured"
A murder mystery for the delicately nurtured, or those who merely wish to escape the daily grind and grittiness. In the Miss Marple genre, but with a heroine who has youthful, girlish exuberance and the patina of royalty. This is the latest delightful instalment in this lighthearted series, which never fails to provide enough plot twists and surprises, to keep the listener engaged. Perfect for an overnight transatlantic flight or for cheering up time spent dreary waiting rooms.
This audiobook is a perfect confluence of author and narrator. It is a hilarious book with a mystery plot and many excellent lines from various characters. The author's previous books in this series were funny, but had weak mystery plots. This book has both excellent characters and plot. The narrator does an absolutely perfect French accent, adding immensely to the listening pleasure. I was a bit leery that the author had included famous people as characters in her book, but she nails them in the book. They are portrayed very accurately and well.
This is the sort of book that lingers in the listener's mind for a long time and with pleasure. I recommend this book for hours of delight.
"Very NICE!"
I love the Royal Sypness Mystery books. Rhys Bowen must have a great sense of humor because there are plenty of times while I'm listening to her books that I laugh out loud. The writing is excellent and the story is creative and entertaining.
I only wish that Georgie and Darcy could be paired up to solve a mystery together and that their romance was spiced up considerably.
I've listened to the whole series and the narrator is wonderful and truly brings the whole story to life. I'll definitely listen to more audiobooks narrated by Katherine Kellgren. She's GREAT!
I can't wait for the next Royal Spyness Mystery.
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"Such a delight"
I enjoy this series so much and this book in partuclar because the getting-repetitive love interest figures very little. However, Coco Chanel and the often absent mother are nice additions. The main character, who is a minor and penniless royal, is sent by the Queen of England to the French Riviera to quietly retrieve stolen item of her majesty's. Of course it's never as simple as it starts out. The mystery is challenging, yet not too dour or dark in tone. The author does a good blancing act in this respect. The setting is well described and lively. The reader is top notch and I enjoy every word and detail.
"Devoured it"
I will keep this short. I started listening to this series earlier this week. I am all caught up now and feeling really despondent that there are not anymore to listen to now. A great mix of mystery, humor, history and romance. There is not a dull moment. The heroine is fabulous, fun supporting cast and a truly fabulous setting.
Katherine Kellgren could read the phone book and make it sound fun.
"Great series. Fabulous narrator"
Read these in order if you can. Just started with the first in the series and read straight through them all!! The stories are great and the reader is one if the best. Her ability to use different accents and voices really makes the stories come to life.
Glad to be part of the audible community and I hope that my reviews help to choose the right book and share my love of reading.
"Celebrities, British Aristrocats all meet in Nice"
Don't miss your appointment with all the celebrities, couturiers, shakers and movers of the French Riviera, even Georgi get's to go!! This book although set in France, does not leave the british humor across the channel, but brings all your beloved characters and new ones to the plot.
Gotta love a good fashion show!
Georgi, of course and Belinda!!
Yes, but I do need to do some chores in between :)
Naughty in Nice is witty, somewhat francais with the Jean-Paul Belmondo (better google if you don't know who this charmer is) type of charming guys trying to charm Georgi. You will love every morsel.
Dept Q, Harry Hole... where are you?
"It's simply a fun and clever escape!"
I picked this up because I felt like I needed a break. Every Royal Spyness novel is light, funny, engaging and educational. I always find myself smiling while listening to Rhys Bowen novels.
Wine, food and travel writer, editor, novelist.
"The Most Fun I've Had in the Last Six Months"
Having not read the print version, it may be presumptuous of me to say, but I can't imagine that the audio version isn't far superior. Katherine Kellgren is mesmerizing. Her command of different English accents is amazing, and this is the first time I've heard totally believable English and American accents from the same narrator. Hats off and a deep bow to Katherine Kellgren (thanks so much for an entertaining read!).
This is an unusual series, in that it combines mystery with humor and romance. All three elements are in play at all times, and that in itself creates a pleasant tension within the story.
She can do a dozen different characters and accents, men and women, and keep them separate. It's like listening to a cast recording. Kellgren is simply amazing, and she makes the story come alive in a way that I've rarely experienced.
Yes, though I was unable to listen all in one sitting, I have to admit to stealing time that was otherwise allotted.
This is a perfect match of author to narrator. I'd like to give them both a hug.
"Not as good as the rest."
This was okay, but not the best. The story was a little lacklustre, and to be honest I'm getting a little sick of the 'all British men are secretly rapists' thing. This seems to be becoming increasingly common in these tales. I pretty sure very few men actually want to force a woman to sleep with them, even if they are from the upper-classes.
I wasn't that impressed with narration either. For some reason the narrators voice and pronunciation is becoming increasingly ridiculous. It's more than a little distracting.
"Naughty but nice"
I enjoy all of these Rhys Bowen, easy listening and relaxing so if you want to just relax and smile to your self these are for you.
I can throughly recommend them.
"Great read"
Civilised, cultured and clever read!!
Lady Georgiana
Yes! All of the royal spyness series books are incredible.
I am an Agatha Christie' s books but these are better!!!!
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The 2014 Conference Episode
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Timothy Ogan began working with the Naperville Police Department in 1995. He is a field training officer, responsible for training new officers, as well as a certified bicycle officer. Ogan is a member of the Chicago Electronic Crimes Task Force and Professionals Against Confidence Crime. For the past six years, he has trained new and probationary officers. He has also worked with DuPage Family Shelter in assisting victims of domestic violence and assists apartment complexes to promote crime-free housing. Ogan has received three chief's commendations, two in 2000 and one in 2004; a "Citizens Appreciate Police" award in 2001; and a City of Naperville team award in 2004.


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A catfight erupts between Asuna and Ayaka! Meanwhile, Eva and Takahata search for a way out of the dream world, while Motsu and Shichimi cast their lot with a dark stranger!
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Wisconsin health officials warn of rabies threat
A rabid bat was diagnosed last week in northern Wisconsin
Wisconsin health officials are warning about the threat of being exposed to rabies from bats.
The state Department of Health Services warns that a rabid bat was diagnosed last week in the northwestern part of the state.
State veterinarian Jim Kazmierczak says it's uncommon to find a rabid bat this early in the year, but some have been found in January in the past. Most bats become inactive in winter, but some find shelter indoors and may come into contact with people or pets.
Rabies can be transmitted if there is physical contact with a bat, such as getting a nick from a bat's tooth or claw.
Twenty-nine rabid bats were detected last year in Wisconsin.
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Carol L. Folt
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WHEN CAROL L. FOLT was installed as Carolina's 11th chancellor and first woman leader in October 2013, she said, "As America's first public university, Carolina became the gold standard. The founders passed the baton, and the future is up to us. How can we fulfill this honorable charge in a way that is ever fresh and relevant?"
Folt – an internationally recognized scientist, award-winning teacher and accomplished administrator – has worked to fulfill that charge by championing Carolina as a great global public research university. Her priorities have included preserving and expanding the University's academic excellence, access and affordability, and deep commitment to North Carolina.
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WASHINGTON, April 10, 2013 - Manda Packing Company, a Baker, La., establishment, is recalling approximately 20,166 pounds of cooked roast beef deli meat due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
Recommendations for people at risk for Listeriosis
Various weights of the following products are subject to recall:
Each package has a "Sell by" date of May 13, 2013, and bears the establishment number "EST. 8746A" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These products may have been sliced at retail delis, and if so will not bear this packaging information. The products were packed on February 27, 2013, and shipped for further distribution and to retail deli stores in Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Tennessee.
FSIS was alerted to the problem by The Tennessee Department of Agriculture, who took an intact sample of cooked roast beef at a retail establishment on April 5, 2013, which later confirmed positive for Listeria monocytogenes. FSIS and the company have received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify that recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at: www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/Open_Federal_Cases .
Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis. However, listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. Individuals concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.
Media and consumers with questions about the recall should contact Josh Yarborough, Director of Quality Assurance and Food Safety, at (225) 344-7636, ext. 55.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. "Ask Karen" live chat services are available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: www.fsis.usda.gov/FSIS_Recalls/Problems_With_Food_Products/index.asp .
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|This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
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What is A Capelle Power Metal
Written by Unholy_Emperor on 10.06.2007 at 02:28
Even if the proposal is original, this band lacks of power and real metal spirit... no way.
Written by Slayer666 on 09.12.2009 at 14:16
It's an amaizing idea and everything, it even sound kinda good, but c'mon.... Metal without guitars? It looses all power that way. Blasphemy.
Although I have to congratulate the band for coming up with this. Really, nothing I've heard is as.... unorthodox as this.


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That's right! The Wisteria is blooming!
That's right! The Wisteria is blooming!
Hey! Be sure to catch our Giant Club Cactus blooming in the Visitor Center...
Well folks, I think we might be finally done with the snow and cold. Scott has beautifully planted the bed at the Visitor Center entrance with desert plants from around the world.
The snow has melted off most of the natural area and the first spring flowers have started blooming. Before you head up there to take a look, take a stroll through the Rose Garden and see the amazing display of dwarf Iris.
In between snow storms it seems like something else decides to wake up from its winter rest and show it's spring color.
Ok folks the first daffodil out of approximately 150,000 daffodils officially opened today at Red Butte Garden! How exciting is that?
Along with our 150,000 daffodils throughout the garden, we also have approximately 50,000 other spring blooming flowers. Come visit often to make sure you don't miss a single one.
Today the Winter Jasmine in the Medicinal Garden has officially started to flower. Below is the first open flower of the season. There will be many more to follow.
When you're looking at our new Cyclamen on the Floral Walk, don't overlook the Snowdrops.
If you've visited Red Butte this month you have probably noticed that spring is trying to push winter away......
We have a new addition to our early spring bloomers this year at Red Butte. Located under the Russian Olive trees in the Mediterrainean area of the Floral Walk there are Hardy Cyclamens blooming their little hearts out.
Just because it's winter doesn't mean there isn't plenty of color for you to come see at the gardens.
We begin our tour with some outstanding specimens in the Visitor Center. At the top of the stairs your eyes should immediately be drawn to our tallest plant, our Screw Pine.
It's about time I posted something on our What's Blooming Blog. Thanks to a lot of prodding by our Greenhouse Assistant and for the excellent photos.
On your next visit to the garden....which should be VERY SOON....stop by the Orangerie and see the beautiful Amaryllis display arranged by Scott Mower.
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Diversity and cross-cultural issues in Ecuador
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|In fulfilling the Peace Corps' mandate to share the face of America with their host countries, Peace Corps is making special efforts to see that all of America's richness is reflected in the Volunteer corps. More Americans of color are serving in today's Peace Corps than at any time in recent years. Differences in race, ethnic background, age, religion, and sexual orientation are expected and welcomed among our Volunteers. Part of the Peace Corps' mission is to help dispel any notion that Americans are all of one origin or race and to establish that each of us is as thoroughly American as the other despite our many differences.
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In fulfilling its mandate to share the face of America with host countries, the Peace Corps is making special efforts to see that all of America's richness is reflected in the Volunteer corps. More Americans of color are serving in today's Peace Corps than at any time in recent years. Differences in race, ethnic background, age, religion, and sexual orientation are expected and welcomed among our Volunteers. Part of the Peace Corps' mission is to help dispel any notion that Americans are all of one origin or race and to establish that each of us is as thoroughly American as the other despite our many differences.
Our diversity helps us accomplish that goal. In other ways, however, it poses challenges. In Ecuador, as in other Peace Corps countries, Volunteers' behavior, lifestyle, background, and beliefs are judged in a cultural context very different from their own. Certain personal perspectives or characteristics commonly accepted in the United States may be quite uncommon, unacceptable, or even repressed in Ecuador.
Outside of Ecuador's capital, residents of rural communities have had relatively little direct exposure to other cultures, races, religions, and lifestyles. What people view as typical American behavior or norms may be a misconception, such as the belief in some countries that all Americans are rich and have blond hair and blue eyes. The people of Ecuador are justly known for their generous hospitality to foreigners; however, members of the community in which you live may display a range of reactions to cultural differences that you present.
To ease the transition and adapt to life in Ecuador, you may need to make some temporary, yet fundamental compromises in how you present yourself as an American and as an individual. For example, female trainees and Volunteers may not be able to exercise the independence available to them in the United States; political discussions need to be handled with great care; and some of your personal beliefs may best remain undisclosed. You will need to develop techniques and personal strategies for coping with these and other limitations. The Peace Corps staff will lead diversity and sensitivity discussions during your pre-service training and will be on call to provide support, but the challenge ultimately will be your own.
- 1 Overview of Diversity in Ecuador
- 2 What Might a Volunteer Face?
Overview of Diversity in Ecuador
The Peace Corps staff in Ecuador recognizes the adjustment issues that come with diversity and will endeavor to provide support and guidance. During pre-service training, several sessions will be held to discuss diversity and coping mechanisms. We look forward to having male and female Volunteers from a variety of races, ethnic groups, ages, religions, and sexual orientations and hope that you will become part of a diverse group of Americans who take pride in supporting one another and demonstrating the richness of American culture. There are a number of support groups in Ecuador, including a Peer Support Network of trained Volunteers in each region, that meet a few times a year to discuss and deal with challenges faced by specific groups.
What Might a Volunteer Face?
Possible Issues for Female Volunteers
Gender roles in Ecuador are markedly different from those in the United States. Most Ecuadorian women, especially those in rural areas, have traditional roles: They run the household, prepare meals, clean, and rear children. Many women also work in the fields, run small businesses, and care for farm animals. Men also have specific roles, and "manliness" is considered very important. Although many Volunteers are bothered by these gender roles, it is important to understand them to be effective in your work.
It is not uncommon for women to receive stares, comments, and offers of dates on the street or in other situations. Female Volunteers are obvious targets because they often look quite different from Ecuadorian women. Female Volunteers must learn how to handle these situations and sometimes have to accept constraints on their behavior that male Volunteers do not face.
Male Volunteers also encounter harassment, though less frequently. If you do not drink, smoke, or like to pursue women openly, you may be teased about not being manly enough and pressured to participate in these activities. Male Volunteers who cook, wash clothes and dishes, and clean the house may seem very strange to their neighbors.
All Volunteers have to adjust to the gender norms and different ways of doing things in Ecuador. Pre-service training will orient you to these norms and customs.
Possible Issues for Volunteers of Color
Ecuador has a variety of ethnic groups, including an Afro-Ecuadorian population concentrated in a couple of areas of the country. Thus African-American Volunteers are likely to stand out more for their manner of dress and lifestyle than for their ethnic background, especially if they live in these particular areas. And since Afro-Ecuadorians are a visible minority subject to negative attitudes or discrimination, African-American Volunteers may experience similar treatment.
Volunteers of color may encounter verbal harassment on the street—especially when away from their sites in larger towns or cities. Asian Americans may be called chino or china even if they are not of Chinese descent. However, comments or jokes regarding race or ethnicity are more likely to be used in a descriptive sense than in a derogatory sense. Most of them arise from misinformation or unfamiliarity with other races and cultures rather than mean-spiritedness. You will find it helpful to maintain a positive attitude about yourself and to approach any negative comments with patience and confidence.
Ecuadorians (particularly in rural areas) tend to think of all Americans as Anglo. For Anglo-Americans who have had little experience with being the only one of their kind in a community, being the center of attention because of one's nationality, regardless of race or ethnicity, may sometimes feel uncomfortable.
Possible Issues for Senior Volunteers
In general, older members of the community are well respected in Ecuador. Specific challenges for senior Volunteers most often are related to language acquisition and adaptation to the relatively basic living conditions of Ecuador.
Possible Issues for Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Volunteers
While some Ecuadorians in larger cities are open about their sexual orientation, gay, lesbian, or bisexual Volunteers will have to be very circumspect with their Ecuadorian colleagues. There are support mechanisms for gays and lesbians within the Peace Corps community, but not many in the broader society.
Possible Religious Issues for Volunteers
Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion in Ecuador. Other religious groups are increasingly visible, however, and tolerance of other religions is fairly high. In some smaller communities, divisions exist across religious lines, and Volunteers need to understand these and be careful about being seen as aligned exclusively with one side or the other.
Possible Issues for Volunteers With Disabilities
As part of the medical clearance process, the Peace Corps Office of Medical Services determined that you were physically and emotionally capable, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform a full tour of Volunteer service in Ecuador without unreasonable risk of harm to yourself or interruption of your service. Peace Corps/Ecuador staff will work with disabled Volunteers to make reasonable accommodations in training, housing, job sites, and other areas to enable them to serve safely and effectively.
That being said, Ecuador is not generally an accessible country. Places that make accommodations for those with physical disabilities are generally restricted to small areas in the largest cities. The major cities, however, do offer a broad range of good healthcare for the disabled.


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I notice Ian dowie is favourite to return as Latics boss. Wasn't it him who nabbed our coach last time he was at boundary park. Best keep him away from Naylor then!!!
Latics manager.
Started by The Art of Hand and Foot, Feb 04 2013 01:51 PM
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Posted 04 February 2013 - 01:51 PM
Posted 04 February 2013 - 04:15 PM
Im not surprised that you are posting about The Latics on here , as there is a total lack of interest any more in Oldham Rugby League , just look at all the posts recently about OLdham RLFC............NOT
Posted 04 February 2013 - 04:20 PM
I see you are still interested enough, to tell us you are not interested Roughyedz.
Posted 04 February 2013 - 06:01 PM
Hmmmm no. I'm posting cos there is a roughyeds connection.
Posted 04 February 2013 - 06:54 PM
....perhaps its your comments that no-one is interested in Roughyedz.
Posted 05 February 2013 - 04:33 PM
By the way what ever happened to john harbin? The said coach.
Posted 06 February 2013 - 12:14 AM
Ha ha ......just look theres only you two and the moderator posting .................... on any of the topics
Posted 06 February 2013 - 01:02 AM
To be honest, I think Roughyedz has a very valid point. There is very little activity on the forum compared to the last few pre-seasons. That has to be worrying for the club. Sadly I can't see anything other than dwindling crowds yet again as there is no real excitement factor to get us down to the Whitebank field. I say that with sadness not malice before anyone has a go.
Posted 06 February 2013 - 09:50 AM
Have to disagree there Steve. Although quite at the moment, I think Oldham has been one of the most talked about teams during this close season. Only Salford and Bradford have probably generated more interest on all forums on the board. I suppose it was not all good what was said, but as they say any publicity is good publicity.
Posted 06 February 2013 - 12:05 PM
looking at the latics forum, apparently says he went to OZ
By the way what ever happened to john harbin? The said coach.
Posted 06 February 2013 - 12:50 PM
It appears he followed Mr Dowie around...... a lot.


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she must have been a random uchiha just like the others and no dont think about making threads saying itachi's son/daughter plotting in the dark to kill sasuke... your welcome
He had a girlfriend????
Originally Posted by Unbiased
Since it says lover in the manga, does that mean he did the....you know
So? I thought everyone knew this.
Watch how his "lover" is Shisui though.
Didn't Kishimoto say something about this on one of his Q & A times?
Question: "Did Itachi really have a girlfriend?"
Kishimoto's answer: 'EHHHHHHH!? he probably did, since Itachi was very popular."
lol Kishi, but yeah I don't think he put much thought into her
Originally Posted by labiancareality
itachi a guy who kill & destroy & still had the time to bang ... truly a unique character only itachi kun
^Agree! Lol
has he had sex?
I think he had a boyfriend, who was similar to Sasuke. And this is why he couldn't kill him. This is so romantic
it was a girl....deal with it......ask kishi he would say so......but kishi didnt specify since he didnt see it as being important(hence why it was only one line)
the only character that is strange, is oro....none of us know what he likes except young uchiha boys......
kishi has only shown normal couples in his manga...(ie guy and girl)
Originally Posted by MubiOxx
Lover ?Maybe he was Friendzoned.
my thoughts were that him and sasuke were half bro's and that miikoto was his lover and not his mother becasue sasuke resembles her while itachi looks like fugaku
No. It wasnt time in his life for these silly things...
Originally Posted by enditallsin
As far as im concerned itachi was as gay as they came.
Heck ya I always thought he was too.
I want to know who she waaaaaaaaas! AGH!
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Our allegiance to God is through Jesus Christ. Our relationship to Him is based not on what we have done for God, but on what He has done on our behalf. Christ has measured up to God's standards and has taken upon himself the penalty for our imperfections. WE have been declared righteous, perfect in Christ, apart from the Law. We still need laws to direct and protect the lives and destines of people, but they are incapable of turning sinners into saints.
The ancient yet always relevant Law does portray goodness and justice. It portrays, as well, my utter inability to be truly good and just. I simply do not have within my nature the capability of reaching those high standards. God knows I have tried. He knows, as well, how I again and again so miserably fail. I have the desire, even the will, to do what is right. I do not, in myself, have the power. Thus there is conflict, agonizing conflict, and I am driven to the wall in despair. It is a conflict which, in one measure or another, will persist as long as I live upon this world.
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Okay, I admit it. I like using the vi editor. In fact, I have fond memories of using vi when I was teaching myself C++ while playing Peter Gabriel at full blast. I never became highly proficient at C++, but I can still type and get vi's bell to go off in rhythm to any piece of music. I sorta miss that bell when I'm using another editor.
Everyone knows they should have a passing knowledge of vi, but most people groan at the thought of using it. In today's article, I'd like to demonstrate some of the tricks that vi has up its sleeve. It really is a powerful little editor and I'm constantly amazed at its number of built-in shortcuts.
One of the more recent tips I learned is from UGU's tip of the day. If you haven't heard of this great reference, you can read the archives or sign up to receive the daily tip.
Let's say that I've sent a file to a pager:
more a_file
and I notice a typo as I'm reading through the file. If I type:
the vi editor will be invoked and the bottom of my screen will show the name of the file and the line number my cursor is on. I can then correct the typo. To save the correction and go back to the pager:
What could possibly be more efficient than that?
The vi editor comes with a built-in help system which is useful for learning new shortcuts. If you type
you'll see this at the bottom of your screen:
To see the list of vi commands, enter ":viusage<CR>"
To see the list of ex commands, enter ":exusage<CR>"
For an ex command usage statement
enter ":exusage [cmd] <CR>"
For a vi key usage statement enter ":viusage [key]<CR>"
To exit, enter "q!"
Press any key to continue [: to enter more ex commands]:
For example, if I think I remember that vi uses the letter "o", but I can't remember for what, I can type:
:viusage o
Key: o append after line
Usage: [count]o
Press any key to continue [: to enter more ex commands]:
Or, if I feel the need to kill an afternoon, I can enter:
and practice using the shortcuts I'm not familiar with. While this is handy, it can be quite overwhelming when you're first learning vi. One of the neatest tricks I learned was how to make a customized help screen. I picked up this tip from Steve Moritsugu's "Using Unix" (ISBN 0-7897-1632-1). I like to create a file with about 10 commands I want to learn, and once I've mastered those, I'll edit the file with a new set of commands.
Let's create a help file for a beginner that shows the most basic commands:
vi /tmp/help
echo "
:q! abort without saving
:wq write changes and quit
a append text after cursor
i insert text before cursor
o open a new line below current line
O open a new line above current line
x delete character
dd delete line
1p restore most recently deleted text at cursor
u undo last change (repeat to undo undo)
10G go to line 10 (can use any line number)
G go to last line
0 move to beginning of current line
$ move to end of current line"
Let's start with those commands; the trick is to make a help file that
will fit on one screen. Don't forget the
echo command and the quotation
marks at the beginning and end of your file. Now, become the superuser,
and type:
ls -l /usr/bin/help
ls: /usr/bin/help: No such file or directory
Ignore the error message, it's a good thing. Now type:
cd /usr/bin
mv /tmp/help help
chmod 755 help
To use the customized help screen while in a vi session, type:
Note that you have to remember to include the exclamation mark as you're really telling vi to execute a command you created called "help".
The vi editor also has quite a few
set commands. It's useful to try
them out first in a vi session and see which ones you like as you can
invoke them permanently by creating a vi configuration file. Let's
a look at the
set commands first, then create the file. From a vi
session, type:
:set showmode
You'll note that a word appeared at the bottom right corner of your screen telling you what mode you are in. Some examples are Command, Insert, Replace, and Append modes.
Another handy
set command allows you to turn on autowrap, meaning you
never have to remember to press "enter" as vi will wrap your long lines
for you. To set this option, type either:
:set wrapmargin=10
:set wm=10
If you would like to have each line numbered:
:set nu
If you decide that looks yucky, turn it off with:
:set nonu
In fact, any set command can be turned off by repeating it with
like so:
:set nowm=10
:set noshowmode
To see your current settings, type:
:set all
If you're unsure what each
set command does, you'll find them in the
vi man page if you do a search for
man vi
Finally, if you set a
set command during a vi session, it will be
lost when you quit your vi session. To permanently keep a setting,
create a file in your home directory called
.exrc like so:
vi ~/.exrc
set showmode
set wm=10
Include your favourite set commands, and when you're finished, save your changes:
One of the neatest things about the vi editor is that you can run commands without leaving vi and even save the command's output within your vi session. Let's say I'm typing along in my vi session and I need to see this month's calendar. I can type:
:! cal
Don't panic when you see this month's calendar appear at the bottom of your screen instead of your file. Once you're finished looking at the calendar, you can press any key to see your file again.
To insert this month's calendar into your file, place your cursor where you want it to appear, and type:
:!! cal
If you forget to have your cursor in the right place and end up
cal's output in the wrong spot, don't forget that
u will undo your
change so you can try again.
! command will run any command and
!! will insert that
command's output into your current file. To insert the contents of another file,
:!! cat /etc/fstab
The vi editor also has powerful cut-and-paste abilities. When you are in a vi session, you have the equivalent of 26 (for the 26 alphabet characters) clipboards available for your use. The vi editor also automagically stores your last nine deletions for you in separate buffers labeled from 1-9. You can save yourself a lot of typing if you remember to use these buffers.
There are only four letters one has to remember to do any cut-and-paste operation:
|to mark the desired text
d or
|to cut the text
|to yank (copy) the text
|to paste the text
When you're first learning to cut and paste, it is handy to have set
showmode as you have to be in Command mode to enter the cut-and-paste commands. You'll always be able to check you are in the right mode as
the word
"*Command" will appear in the bottom right corner of your screen. It's
a good
idea to practice on a file that is not important to you, but don't
despair if
you really muck up your file as you can always exit the vi editor
without saving any of your changes with
Let's try some cut-and-paste operations. Open up or create a file that contains a couple of paragraphs worth of text. Move your cursor to the first line of a paragraph, and we'll manipulate the lines in that paragraph. My paragraph has six lines in it; to cut out those six lines, I'll type from command mode:
You'll note that this operation was silently effective, the lines just
disappeared. If I type
u, the lines reappear, if I type
u again,
they re-disappear as those lines are stored in vi's buffer. Because they
were my last deletion, they are in buffer number one.
To paste those lines, I'll put my cursor somewhere else in the file, and type:
The quotation mark tells vi to access its buffers; the
1 says
I want the number one buffer (the last deletion);
and the
p says I
want to paste those contents at the current cursor position. Again, this is
silent, the lines magically appear. If my cursor was in the wrong spot,
I can undo the changes with
u, move the cursor and try again.
If you forget which buffer your deleted text is in, start with pasting
the first buffer, undo that change with
u, then repeat the command with
the second buffer using
. like this:
until you find your text.
You can cycle through all nine buffers this way.
Now let's try copying (yanking) text instead of deleting it. Because the numerical buffers only store deleted text, you instead want to save your copied text to one of the alphabetical clipboards. You can use any clipboard you want, you just have to tell vi which one you want to use.
I'll move to a different paragraph and yank (copy) three of its lines
to clipboard letter
a like so:
You'll note that the lines didn't disappear this time. To see if it
worked, I'll move my cursor to a different part of the file and paste
in the contents of the
a buffer:
Again, I told vi to access a buffer named
a and to paste its
contents at the current cursor position.
The contents of
a will remain there until I end my vi session. If I
want to copy more text, I'll probably send it to clipboard
b and so
on until I've cycled through all 26 clipboards.
Another way to copy and paste text is to mark the specific text. Move your cursor to any postion in your file; I'll go to the middle of a paragraph and type:
to start a mark named
a. Now move your cursor to another position in
your file; I'll go down to the end of a line a couple of paragraphs
down and type:
This copies all of the marked text between the initial and ending
cursor position to an unnamed buffer. Note that unnamed buffers are referred
to by
', whereas named buffers are referred to as
". The bottom of my screen noted that I yanked 14 lines. I'll then move to another part of
my file and paste it like so:
Now, let's get really fancy by copying the contents of our buffers into
another file. Don't exit vi by using the
q command or you will
erase its buffers. In fact, you can tell vi to open up another file without
leaving your current screen by using the
e command like so:
:e newfile
If you've made any changes to your current file, vi will complain and tell you to save them first. If you don't want to save your changes, you can still enter the second file if you type:
:e! newfile
You'll note that vi will create an empty file called
newfile. If I
now type:
the contents of that unnamed buffer will be pasted into this new file. I can also copy in the contents of any named buffer by specifying its letter like so:
And I can even copy in a deletion from the previous file:
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If you want to get back to the first file, repeat the
e command and
specify that file's name. No matter what file you are in, if you type
q, you will exit vi and lose your buffers.
There are other ways to get text from one file to another using vi. Let's say I'm working in a large file and I want to copy (write) lines 100 to 125 to a new file. This command will do it:
:100,125w newfile
To see the results, I can open up
newfile like so:
:e newfile
Or, if I want to send line 23 to the end of
:23w >> existing_file
I've barely scratched the surface of what you can do in vi, but hopefully I've piqued your interest in this editor. Besides UGU and Steve Moritsugu's book, you'll also find more vi tips in "Unix Power Tools" (ISBN 1-56592-260-3). And Garrett Hildebrand's vi Page is definitely worth checking out.
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