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Actually, as I write this, it is June 16, since it is after midnight. We had a very busy day with being on the local news and then ending with the dinner with Oliver North and Bob Hammer. We had Tom and Fred come over to set up a little garden area for the girls and on top of that, we were provided the opportunity to meet Ralph, a gentleman who has been a big help to us these last couple of months. Linda was not able to go with us to the dinner because Jackie isn't feeling too good, and she felt she needed to stay home with her. When I called back to the house this evening, Jackie was feeling better, so it was probably good that Grandma stayed and helped her get back to feeling better.
Like I said, it is kind of late, so I'm really tired - There was a major traffic accident on the way home, so we sat on the freeway for quite awhile - I'll write more tomorrow and catch everyone up on the goings on, with the parting thought that Jason is doing well, and he was able to stay up in his chair for quite a long time tonight, and that was good. Thank you, for the continued prayers and the continued support.
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Sorry the Giants lost but we haven't won any of the last 9 games so it was pretty amazing to actually see them hit the ball!ReplyDelete
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August 11th, 2013 02:18 PM #16
I love cowboy names and this has a cowboy flair!
August 11th, 2013 03:23 PM #18
I find it attractive and very wearable. Doubly so, since it has family significance to you.
My only hesitation is that, to me, it's a beyond masculine name....a real macho-man name. I don't know if you have other children or plan to have others, but if so, I'd consider the possible names for a brother to have.
For example,
Flint and Christopher, Flint and Henry, Flint and Jacob
Flint and Noah, Flint and Liam
Flint and Sebastian, Flint and Alcott, Flint and Reed......
don't work for me. If it were me, I'd be looking at sibsets like
Flint and Zane
Flint and Boone
Flint and Cash
All of which are very cool. I'm just saying that I'd be certain that Flint fits into a naming style category you are comfortable with overall.Obsessing over names since 1964
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August 11th, 2013 03:48 PM #22
It's too bad you can't use Flynn--I like that worlds above Flint, unfortunately. I think of the Flintstones, and all around not very lovely associations. It feels sort of dated, via Clint. I wasn't going to reply, but I just today realized that I've been reading a novel with a Flint in it, and I found that an odd recurrence! I am only on the third chapter, but have been working on the book for a while (would have been through it if my sister hadn't insisted on stealing it while on holiday!), and only just got back to it today. He doesn't strike me as a bad character, but he's not one of those characters that makes you love the name, either. So far, at least. I've read the novel before, but I wanted to read it again... and I remember the baddy being not who I thought it was, so there's a chance it is Flint. It has a sort of sinister feel to it, for me, at least. I do like that it has family significance, though, and I do like how it sounds so similar to my beloved Flynn.
If you like it, I think it's pretty cool, though. Isn't Vita's name a family name, too? I think Vitalia, Laurel, and Flint are pretty awesome together, and I like the nature connection between Laurel and Flint.Ashley | namenerd | Christian | storyteller
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Hmm, I like it. It's a new and interesting rendition on the Finn/Flynn syndrome, plus bonus points for family significant.
Though I will say, that I think of the word "flinty," which is an adjective that means hard, cold or distant, for example, "he had a flinty look in his eyes." So I might not want that association.Adam Amedeo Avi Connor Dmitri Enjolras Leo Milo RonanArtemis Cicely Elisabeth Evangeline Mirabelle Ophelia Rosalie Titania


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With the ability to see all the "eggs" on a wall.
Like this: http://www.flashcomponents.net/component/tagsite.html
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Is it too early to talk about Halloween? It's kinda like Christmas; every year people seem to get the decorations out earlier and earlier. And I'm not sure I really *get* Halloween. I mean, I get it. But I guess I'm just not that into it, even though my birthday falls around the same weekend. Every year.
Of course I party down hard with the scariest zombies, spookiest ghouls and skankiest witches out on the night, but I don't need no Halloween excuse for that shit. It also wasn't a huge event growing up in Australia, though I was obviously aware of those eternal American pop culture references that Australian culture in so many ways soaks itself in (some of you may be surprised that Australia is way more American than it is English, despite being a colony).
Anyway, Halloween and it's shenanigans are approaching. Amongst the many parties that will be happening in various places, there's one that East London fashwan party fixtures The Broken Hearts will be DJing at alongside Queen of the Catsuit, Pam Hogg (and it'll be hosted by Ronnie Joice).
The Broken Hearts have made a cute little mix in anticipation of the event. Thematically, it's not so Halloweeny to me, but what the hallowhell do I know? Only that it's a safe mix to open your Monday with; nothing groundbreaking or challenging, just some easily palatable flayva for the start of your week. Go download it below and check the tracklist below that:
Broken Hearts Halloween Mixtape by BrokenHearts
Sure Shot - The Beastie Boys
Chicken Payback - The Bees
Fell in Love With a Girl - The White Stripes
Non Stop - Whitey
Gravel Pit - Wu-Tang Clan
It's A Shame (My Sister) - Monie Love Feat. True Image
L.E.S. Artistes - Santigold
Double Dutch - (edit) Malcolm McLaren
None Of Your Business - Salt n Pepa
My Lovin (You're Never Gonna Get It) - En Vogue
Don't Upset the Rhythm (Go Baby Go) - Noisettes
Who Am I (What's My Name)? - Snoop Dogg
Get Ur Freak On - Missy Elliott
Get Busy - Sean Paul
Wave Your Flag - Elephant Man
Oh, so if you ARE into Halloween and live in London, here's a party option for you on Friday the 28th October at The Hoxton Pony.


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Those who live or work in Yolo County are encouraged to assist in this effort by completing the short online survey and by encouraging family, friends and colleagues to do the same, stated Gabor.
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"This speed data, currently mapped by the California Public Utilities Commission, is based on Internet provider data, which can overstate actual speeds," Gabor continued. "Gathering accurate data of actual Internet speeds is a critical step in making Yolo County communities eligible for related state and federal grant funding."
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The Zenit 3M may be short of bells and whistles, but this old Soviet camera is a lot of fun to use.
When the Zenit 3M hit camera shop shelves, the Soviet Union was at the peak of its powers. Its spacecraft regularly beat American rivals to set cosmic records, its charismatic leader Nikita Krushchev demanded respect on the loftiest of world stages, and its military was a formidable match for the world's greatest superpower.
In the years of Red Plenty, the USSR's camera industry produced an enormous amount of cameras – many of them, it has to be said, less-refined versions of the kind of cameras which had made pre-WWII Germany such a powerhouse of design and quality. The Zenit 3 was an attempt to make something a little different. The engineers at KMZ essentially turned a Leica-clone Zorki rangefinder into an SLR, adding a ground glass pentaprism and a new lens mount, the M39.
The Zenit 3 was only made for a couple of years before the design was modified to create the Zenit 3M, which did away with the removable Leica-style back cover in favour of a hinged door like most Western SLRs. Nearly 800,000 were built in the USSR between 1962 and 1970, before the solid and simple 3M gave way to the Zenit E.
The Zenit 3M was exported in huge numbers to the West – with rebadged versions appearing under names such as Revueflex (West Germany) and Global (Australia). They were pretty common in the UK too, hence why they crop up so frequently in camera fairs and second-hand shops. And there was at least one famous fan – revolutionary Che Guevara, a keen photographer, who favoured the Zenit 3M alongside his Nikon rangefinder.
SLRs don't come much simpler than the Zenit 3M. There are few frills – only a handful of shutter speeds, a ground-glass pentaprism and preset lenses (meaning you have to open up the lens to the right aperture between focusing and shooting) that require the photographer to make all the decisions.
I first picked up one of these old Zenits about a decade ago, after I started collecting old Soviet cameras. It sat unused for a long time, but I brought it back to life for my 35 project – though unfortunately the old Zenit decided to literally fall apart on me when I took it along to the Notting Hill Carnival in 2011. I picked up a replacement for £20 at a camera fair last year which works perfectly.
The Zenit's a pretty cheap way to get into film photography, though it does take a little bit of practice to make the most out of it. Because it doesn't have a meter, you either need to have a handheld meter or know enough about exposure to guestimate what the right setting is.
Most 3Ms came with a version of the Helios-44 58/2 lens, a copy of the old German Biotar, or an Industar 50mm lens. These can be fantastic, once you remember how to use them properly (you can find out how to here). These lenses lack the modern coatings found of recent lenses, so can be prone to flare, but they're still capable of lovely shots. A wideangle lens, the Mir-1B 37mm lens is nothing less than excellent, and the Jupiter-9 portrait lens is also criminally under-rated. Seeing as these lenses can't be used on any other cameras (unlike the M42-mount models) you can get a couple of lenses pretty damn cheaply.
Before my original 3M fell apart, I took it out to the Ace Café in north London, a 50s-style British café favoured by bikers and retro enthusiasts, for a meet-up of Eastern European car enthusiasts. On a bright autumn day, I loaded up a roll of the new Agfa Precisa 100 slide film – rebadged Fuji Provia. The colours were beautiful, not as rich as they might be with a modern, contrast-boosting coated lens, but with a dreamy retro feel.
The Zenit's tough metallic body makes it pretty robust – good to take out and about, though in very bright summer sunshine, the limited top shutter speed of only 1/500 means you can only use slow-speed film.
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Apr 20, 2009 at 2:12 pm #1235739
Dustin FritterlingMember
@medylamiLocale: Southeast
What should you do with used Toilet Paper on the Trail?
1) Pack it out.
2) Burn it (and the surrounding 4,000 acres).
3) Bury it in the ground and let natural attenuation take its course.
4) Don't bring TP, instead use a variety of sticks, rocks, leaves, and pinecones.
What are YOUR methods and why? Feel free to list anything that wasn't mentioned here.Apr 20, 2009 at 2:30 pm #1495678
Chris MorganBPL Member
@chrismorganLocale: Southern Oregon
…Apr 20, 2009 at 2:40 pm #1495682
Mary DBPL Member
@hikinggrannyLocale: Gateway to Columbia River Gorge
Once Mike C discovers this post, you'll get his famous "No TP" lecture. He seems to feel quite strongly on this issue. Personally, I don't like to see or smell rocks and pinecones lying around with human waste on them. Nor do I like the idea of using green vegetation, especially in sensitive alpine areas.
I am female and, like most women who've had several children, have hemorrhoids. Therefore things like rocks, pine needles, etc. don't work for me and have the potential to cause injury and infection. I have to use nice soft TP plus wet wipes. If the ground is wet, the TP is buried the cathole with some water poured over it to help it disintegrate. The wet wipes are packed out. If the weather and ground are dry, both are packed out, because the TP won't disintegrate in dry conditions. Being a "Freezer Bag Cooking" fan, I use the used plastic freezer bags for this purpose. Multiple use–at both ends!Apr 20, 2009 at 2:49 pm #1495685
Steven EvansBPL Member
@steve_evansLocale: Canada
I burn it if I can. In winter or sensitive areas I just put it in a ziplock and pack it out.Apr 20, 2009 at 2:51 pm #1495688
cary bertonciniMember
@cbertLocale: N. California
minus any acreage
i think:
burning doesn't seem to be very effective
burying is cool in lower use areas
packing inside ziplocks isn't all that inconvenient & makes sense in high use or sensitive areas – that's what we did this weekend at Rancheria
going native is also best in off-trail or less frequented areas, or during emergencies of supply and demandApr 20, 2009 at 4:05 pm #1495709
Ali eMember
@barefootnavigatorLocale: Outside
A quick question for those of you carrying your sh@t* around. Do you hang it in your bear bag or store it in your food canister overnight? Just curious as to the whole debate of animals digging it up. AliApr 20, 2009 at 4:08 pm #1495713
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Piper S.BPL Member
@sbhikesLocale: Santa Barbara (Name: Diane)
I find that sage leaves are nice with a nice, spicy scent. And of course, I use my backcountry bidet and plenty of hand sanitizer.Apr 20, 2009 at 4:49 pm #1495732
BoozerBPL Member
@anywayoutsideLocale: South East
It's been 3.5 hrs since Dylan's post…Mike must be out.Apr 20, 2009 at 6:41 pm #1495774
Nia SchmaldBPL Member
Mary, when using the no TP option, one is supposed to bury their sh*t covered rocks. Anyone who leaves their crap lying around is missing a vital component of leave no trace.
Every ranger I've talked to in the sierras for the last few years wanted and/or required one to pack out their tp. Before I switched to tp-less methods I would keep a ziplock bag for this purpose. I found this totally disgusting so I switched.
My favorite method is a grass brush (a long clump of grass folded in half) to wipe myself clean and then bury the stuff along with the rest of the waste.
And remember as Mike says, "A clean butt is a happy butt". Soap and water does wonders.Apr 20, 2009 at 7:19 pm #1495783
Sarah KirkconnellBPL Member
@sarbarLocale: In the shadow of Mt. Rainier
Like Mary, I cannot go without TP – unless I want a raging UTI in under 24 hours. I won't use plants either – it isn't worth the risk, I get UTI's so easily I won't risk it.
Having said that, I do pack out my TP. I also pack out my used lady products as well. And when my kid was little, his diapers. It isn't hard really, you just have to bag stuff right. And as for the garbage? Just leave it bagged at night. We often use our 2nd Ursack for garbage duty.
I always take a full roll of TP. Oh glorious soft TP how I love you ;-P Heck, even my daypack has a full roll….Apr 21, 2009 at 4:19 pm #1495977
Dustin FritterlingMember
@medylamiLocale: Southeast
I've had a lot of fun reading your replies. Seems like the majority of folks pack it out while others go native. I have never packed it out, and rather prefer to use leaves etc. or buy the biodegradeable (and really thin) toilet paper, which should be urinated upon to facilitate the process.Apr 22, 2009 at 7:40 pm #1496334
Coin PageBPL Member
@page0018Locale: Southeastern USA
A tiny dab of 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment on the last TP for final cleansing. Flammable, or not, depending on your preference. Helps prevent itching and sooths hemorrhoids. I carry 1/4 oz in a BPL MiniBalm jar. Good for sunburn, poison ivy, etc. A fourth of a cotton ball saturated in ointment in the bottom of the jar is an emergency fire starter.Apr 23, 2009 at 3:08 pm #1496574
Brad GrovesMember
@4quietwoodsLocale: Michigan
OK, I'll stand in for Mike C! here… No TP! It's been years since I last carried any TP into the woods–or had any desire to. Being TP-less is no less sanitary than using TP. It's easy 'n clean all 'round. Any vegetation will do, usually just a handful of fallen leaves from the ground around me. If there seems to be a shortage of those, perhaps a bracken fern. I've never had a problem with infections or irritation. Leaves go in the cathole along with the rest of my waste. And if critters do dig it up, no white stuff strung through camp. I use enough leaves that my hand isn't doing the wiping–no more exposure than I'd get using TP. In winter I love using snow, very clean, the wetness is nice. Whether I used leaves or TP, I'd clean up afterward with a shot of Purell.Apr 23, 2009 at 4:06 pm #1496586
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No TP for me either!
"Biodegradable" or not, I wouldn't bury paper wrappers and trash, so why TP?Apr 23, 2009 at 5:56 pm #1496604
Piper S.BPL Member
@sbhikesLocale: Santa Barbara (Name: Diane)
Ok, so I only recently went to no TP. It was springtime. Lots of fresh greenery available. I need to know how to keep this up.
So, what about hiking in the Southern California desert? Where the juniper and Joshua trees live. What to use?
What about the High Sierra? Where the rocks are sharp and so are the pine needles?
How about Northern California forests? Everything looked so dry and scratchy and sharp.Apr 25, 2009 at 5:47 pm #1496981
Mike ClellandMember
@mikeclellandLocale: The Tetons (via Idaho)
Hey – my reputation prosedes me!
Here's a link to an article:
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/toilet_paper_free.htmlApr 25, 2009 at 9:39 pm #1497017
Chris MorganBPL Member
@chrismorganLocale: Southern Oregon
Mike, while I have admired that chart for some time now, I do have to take issue with your assessment of poison ivy. Long term comfort may warrant a 0, but absorbency? Surely poison ivy is more absorbent than limestone rocks. And while a requisite mini-dropper of calamine would need to be added to one's gear list, I would think it might bring soothing benefit to one's mozzie bites. Granted, you do disclaim that your chart is non-scientific and only a guide, but to fully discredit Rhus toxicodendron as worthless in all cases, even those most pressing (you know what I mean), saddens me deeply.Apr 26, 2009 at 12:19 am #1497021
Ashley BrownMember
I also have a nitpick.
Old man's beard scores pretty highly, but you don't seem to have taken any account of how difficult it is to acquire one on the trail. Plus the difficulty of separating the beard from the old man (presumably with some UL scissors during the night) and the dangers which exist when the old man finds out what you have used his beard for.Apr 26, 2009 at 2:34 am #1497030
Rod LawlorBPL Member
@rod_lawlorLocale: Australia
I have to say Ashley, I'm more concerned about the Lamb's Ear myself. Quite apart from the fact that it implies you're either stuck with walking through farmland or else taking entirely inappropriate pack animals with you, it seems both cruel and wasteful.Apr 26, 2009 at 4:21 am #1497037
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Dude, you left out using your trusty Rabbits foot ; )Feb 3, 2014 at 11:14 am #2069347
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Tad EnglundBPL Member
@bestbuilderLocale: Pacific Northwest
Roger, I really like your French tip manicured nails in the above picture. How do you keep them so nice while backpacking?
Maybe you can dig a hole in your back yard and put some regular TP in with some of SB napkins and wait three months and should us the results (unused of course).Feb 3, 2014 at 12:46 pm #2069383
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Having done some plumbing jobs and been around plumbers a fair amount, my understanding is that toilet paper is designed to melt/disintegrate in water. The reason for that being so it does not clog sewer/septic systems.
So I would think that if you use it and then bury it in soil in a wet climate that it will disappear after a while. Or if you burn it and then bury it, the unburnt parts will disintegrate and disappear even sooner.
Napkins are generally NOT designed to melt/disintegrate in water; rather they are designed to hold up somewhat better in water because their purpose is to wipe and clean up wet things. So I'm thinking that using napkins or paper towels and not packing them out would leave more of a problem out in the wilds…
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Future Says 'Tony Montana' Video Is 'Long Overdue' — Watch
Atlanta rap upstart Future is at the center of hip-hop's horizon for his 'Scarface'-inspired single 'Tony Montana,' and the accompanying Jessy Terrero-directed visuals, which debuted today (Oct. 27). He may be a newcomer to some, but his lyrical hustle has a history. From features on mixtapes to an assist on YC's stack-happy anthem 'Racks,' this former basketball player is thrilled to have the ball in his court now — Future scored a meeting with L.A. Reid and inked a fresh deal with Epic Records just a few months ago. Currently, his 'Streetz Calling' mixtape is heating up the rap scene, but that's just a preface to the "astronaut music" he's creating for his debut LP, 'Pluto,' which will also feature his follow-up single 'Magic.' "I'm a trendsetter," he tells The BoomBox. "It's astronaut music 'cause it's music without limitations."
Read on as the dreadlocked rhymer shares his love of Shakespeare, tells the story of his rap sibling and explains the concept behind his 'Tony Montana' video.
What can people expect from you in the video, being that it's the first time your officially showing off visuals for a song?
The concept of the video, [it's] me going from Atlanta over to Santo Domingo, it was a robbery going on and I'm supposed to come over and see what's going on, like who was behind the schemes and who's all involved in the robbery. I come over and meet the modern day 2011 Tony Montana. It's more of a movie than a video.
Was this the first time you traveled to the Dominican Republic?
That was my first time being in D.R. We had to go to D.R. to make it feel international. It's an international record. We wanted to make the Spanish community feel like they were a part of the whole movement.
The song's been out for awhile. Do you feel like you should've released a video to support the track earlier?
To be honest, I think it's long overdue. But it's always timing. Timing is everything. Only time will tell how big the video can actually be. The song's been out for five months now.
Watch Future's 'Tony Montana'
Why did you come at the track with that particular vocal tone and sound?
It was the energy of the track and what I was going through at the time. It's an aggressive song so that's why I got an aggressive tone. And then just feeding off that 'Racks' energy and wanting to come back with another smash hit. That's what really influenced the record. I was trying to be creative and reinvent myself all over again. I wanted to mention something white so I got the 'Tony Montana' idea and used it as a metaphor. Nobody had did a song called 'Tony Montana.'
How do you feel now moving from YC's song 'Racks' and now having your own project on the forefront?
It feels good. I put a lot of work in so I want to make sure my work is paying off. Right now I'm in a position where I can see my work right before my eyes. It makes me want to go even harder and stay in the loop and be a part of this industry forever.
Some of these producers you're collaborating with are new to hip-hop fans. Why do you like to go the unknown beatmaker route rather than go-to guys?
I love working with new producers. I got a brand new movement so I wanted the sound to be new. Everything that comes from me is a new sound that you never heard. And then it's a win-win because I can help a new producer who's not signed and get him in the limelight. I get a kick out of helping people at the end of the day because that's where you get your blessings from.
How did you link up with L.A. Reid to get signed to Epic Records?
About five years ago, my brother, Rocko, had the song, 'Umma Do Me.' It was a lead single. And we went up to L.A.'s office. We had a mixtape called 'Swag Season' and then 'Umma Do Me' was on the radio, so L.A. signed him. My bidding war started like eight months ago. I kept dropping mixtapes, kept dropping mixtapes, tryna get the number up there. I did like six mixtapes by the time I met with L.A. Reid. I already had four or five songs on the radio when he just got in [to Epic Records] and 'Tony Montana' was already taking off. I took the meeting with [L.A.] and I was already going back and forth with another label. I walked in L.A.'s office and he never let me leave. We knew it was destiny, destined to take place.
Who are you inspired by lyrically?
I don't look at anyone lyrically. But I look at someone from their business and what you offer to the game. I'm into movements. I like the way 50 Cent moves. I like what Jay-Z did for the game. I like Kanye, Pharrell, Swizz Beatz, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix.
What are you doing to prove to people that you're more than just the 'Tony Montana' song?
I'm showing how creative I can be, like it's not just a club song. It's a metaphor for a lifestyle, it's a movie. I paint real pictures. That's what I feel like hip-hop is about, painting pictures. It comes from graffiti. And that's what I do best on tracks — I know how to paint pictures over and over again. From how I feel to me coming in, in the studio, and me speaking words for the first time and 'Tony Montana' coming out. Or a rap to come out. These are my real thoughts and they come from pictures in my head that I be able to put on wax.
When was a rap career something you envisioned in your future?
I was a hustler. I wasn't working a 9-to-5 job but I was working. I've always been intrigued by words and how they rhyme. From being in school hearing Shakespeare to realizing you could say words to a girl to make her feel like you love her. And you can express your feelings through your words. When I realized that, like I could go to the studio and express myself and put certain words down and lyrics. God gave me a gift and recognized how I could put words together and how powerful those words can be.


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That Derek Hale smile :D Funny....I was just thinking about Derek's cutie pie smile tonight at work....got me through the hellishness <3 haha 4-23-16
Sorry, but this can't replace the real teen wolf. GO 42!(btw 42 is the basketball number in the original)
Teen Wolf- Derek Hale
Teen Wolf ~ Derek Hale (Tyler Hoechlin) - this scene gave me so many feels
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Derek Hale- I don't even care that this is the 50 millionth picture I've pinned of him.
Tyler Hoechlin -- When this guy smiles. Dead. the only good looking guy with facial hair
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{ Tyler Hoechlin } "I'm Derek. I am the Alpha. As a part of my pack you will do whatever I say and always follow my rules. Kill with me or get killed. That's how it goes here. I am 21 and single. I'm not looking for anybody because it doesn't matter. If you disobey me you will not like the consequences."
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Tanya Rosenbilt, the Israeli woman who refused to move to the back of the bus when told to do so by an ultra-Orthodox male passenger last month, said Wednesday that she had received several death threats.
Rosenbilt, hailed as the "Israeli Rosa Parks," filed a complaint to the Yarkon District police after she had received threats through the phone, email, and Facebook.
Rosenbilt made headlines last month when she refused to let an ultra-Orthodox man dictate where she can sit on a public bus traveling from Ashdod to Jerusalem. When she refused to move to the back of the bus, the man held the door openand would allow it to move for approximately 30 minutes.
When other passengers began to complain about the delay, the driver called the police. The policeman who arrived on the scene spoke with the man and then also asked Rosenblit to move to the back of the bus. When she refused, the man who had been holding the door alighted and the bus continued on its way.
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Four civilians were killed in the Jakarta terrorist attacks on 1/14/16 in Jakarta Indonesia, while another 34 were wounded.
ABCHS has partnered with the Department of Homeland Security to implement the cybersecurity Workforce Framework.
The Workforce Framework is the keystone in the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE). NICE is led by the Department of Homeland Security and aims to build and maintain a highly skilled cybersecurity workforce to protect our nation.
ABCHS has partnered with the Department of Homeland Security to implement the cybersecurity Workforce Framework.
The current issue of Inside Homeland Security has an article about smuggling tunnels, which are a security concern on the U.S. southwestern border. In \"Smuggling Tunnels: The Need for a Transnational Analysis,\" Terrance G. Lichtenwald and Frank S. Perri warn about the ease with which a tunnel for smuggling drugs could easily become a conduit of terror.
The writers compared the use of tunnels in other security hot spots across the globe and found that terrorists and criminals may share tunnels, and that one type of smuggler may coexist or cooperate with the other. Conditions are right for hybrid tunnel use on our southwest border, they conclude.
Illegal tunnel activity has been on the rise since the first documented tunnel was discovered in 1990. Since then, 154 tunnel attempts have been discovered, all but one of which were located along the southwest border, James A. Dinkins, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Executive Associate Director, told senators...
On Tuesday January 14th The House of Representatives passed a 2014 Defense Appropriations bill to the tune of $486.9 billion. Included in the appropriations bill was $447
million for Cyber Command, $157 million for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response programs, and an additional $25 million to expand the Sexual Assault Victims' Counsel
program to all the military services. Last year cyber command received $191 million. The bill also provides a 1% raise for the military.
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Daily Times reports: National legislation designed to bolster the nation's defense against the types of cyber attacks that devastated Target is expected to receive a markup in subcommittee this week.
The National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act was introduced last month by a bipartisan group of legislators, including U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-7, of Upper Darby.
The bill is designed to strengthen efforts to protect critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. It establishes an equal partnership between private industry and the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to mitigate damage from cyber attacks. It also prohibits any new DHS regulations.
Meehan serves as the chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Security Technologies.
"The cyber bill is one of the things that can be of significant assistance in terms of enabling us to work collabo...
CHARLESTON, WV — After distributing 7,000 gallons of water in a two-hour period Friday evening, Jimmy Gianato, director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, said he was tired, but at the same time, inspired.
"The response has been incredible," Gianato said. "The governor (Earl Ray Tomblin) set up a food and water drop-off place here at the Capitol, but it turned into a distribution site. We have plenty of soldiers with the National Guard here, some additional troops, folks from the county, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) personnel, and volunteers here to help.
"The lines stretched back to where you couldn't see the end, but everyone got what they needed," Gianato said. "To me, it was just another example of West Virginians helping West Virginians. I've been through several challenging events, but one thing has been constant — West Virginians helping West Virginians."
The spill from Fre...
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported:
A suspected top enforcer for Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel is facing extradition to San Diego on drug trafficking charges after his arrest in Amsterdam this week.
Jose Rodrigo Arechiga Gamboa, who goes by the nickname "El Chino Antrax," was arrested Monday after his flight from Mexico City landed at Schipol airport in the Netherlands, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
A San Diego federal grand jury indicted Arechiga on Dec. 20 with conspiracy to distribute drugs and conspiracy to import drugs, specifically methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana, according to the indictment, which was unsealed Friday.
The court issued a warrant for his arrest and reached out to foreign authorities to aid in his capture. He had taken a KLM airlines flight under a fake name, U.S. attorney spokeswoman Kelly Thornton said.
The U.S. is seeking his extradition to San Diego. No further d...
Mississippi Business Journal Reports: As Camp Shelby's role as the National Guard's largest mobilization center is winding down, its leaders are focusing now on a future in cyberspace and drones for the facility.
Camp Shelby [located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi] will be in the center of a research project just getting under way that will bring together the Army, Navy, Air Force and Department of Homeland Security to figure out the most efficient use of open source software for their unmanned aircraft systems.
It's quite a leap for the historic Forrest County facility. "Camp Shelby has been here for almost a century," said Lt. Col. Rick Weaver, the operations officer. "We were built on tanks and Howitzers and now we're looking at the realm of cyberspace and the UAS market."
A study in July by the Government Accounting Office urging agencies with unmanned aerial vehicles to share their best practices using open source systems pro...
CBSLA.com Reports:
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A leading earthquake expert has issued a dire warning to Californians about the expected impact of a major disruption to the San Andreas fault line.
The title of Dr. Lucy Jones' lecture this week to the American Geophysical Union in San Francisco was "Imagine America without Los Angeles".
As KCAL9′s Dave Bryan reports, Jones, a Science Advisor for Risk Reduction at the U.S. Geological Survey, says when the "Big One" hits Southern California, the damage could be
much greater, and could last much longer, than most of us ever imagined.
"Loss of shelter, loss of schools, loss of jobs and emotional hardship. We are risking the ends of our cities," she said during the presentation.
According to a USGS study called the "Shakeout Report", when a high-magnitude earthquake rocks the San Andreas fault, the damage will go far beyond the collaps...
Defense One reports:
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel just announced plans to trim his staff by about 200 positions over the next five years. But inside the secretary's top policy shop, a closer look at the planned cuts show where Hagel's priorities lie after more than a decade of war.
In the office of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Jim Miller, Hagel is making sure to protect several key areas, namely homeland defense, cyber threats and the pivot to the Asia-Pacific region. Miller, who spoke to a small group of reporters at the Pentagon on Thursday, said despite the budget crunch, key policy areas were protected, including outer space threats and countering weapons of mass destruction. The Homeland Defense and Americas\' Security Affairs units will actually be beefed up in the restructuring. "The reality is that the world has changed since 2009 when the current structure was put in place," Miller said.
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Ma...
One hundred fifty years ago, in the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving. Though it was a time of hardship, Thanksgiving
was a day for Americans to express gratitude for the many blessings they enjoyed, including the sacrifices of those serving in uniform and their families. Every year since,
Americans have come together during this season to reflect and to give thanks.
As this special American holiday draws near, I want to extend my personal gratitude to the entire Department of Defense community for your work to keep our country strong and
secure. Whether you are in uniform or a civilian, whether deployed abroad or stationed here at home, it is your service and commitment that allows Americans to enjoy the
blessings of Thanksgiving. Your strength, selflessness, and patriotism are deeply respected by the American people, and we are very thankful for your ...
Mashable reports:
A former vendor on the now-defunct online black market bazaar known as Silk Road sent a letter laced with the poison Ricin to U.S. President Barack Obama, according to a letter submitted by an official at the Department of Homeland Security.
Brian de Vallance, the acting assistant secretary for legislative affairs for DHS, briefly mentioned the poisoning attempt in a letter he sent the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Officials from various federal agencies submitted letters to the committee, which had requested information in August for a hearing on digital currencies that took place Monday.
Prior to Monday\'s hearing, a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee aide emailed Mashable de Vallance\'s letter, in addition to others...
To read the full article see: http://mashable.com/2013/11/18/silk-road-ricin-obama/
Homeland Security News Wire reports:
The heads of the Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI), Department of Homeland Security(DHS), and National Counterterrorism Center(NCTC) have declared cyber attacks as the most likely form of terrorism against the United States in the coming years. "That's where the bad guys will go," FBI director James Comey said about cyberterrorism. "There are no safe neighborhoods. All of us are neighbors [online]."
The heads of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) have declared cyber attacks as the most likely form of terrorism against the United States in the coming years.
Testifying in front of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, FBI director James Comey asserted that cyber attacks would be a more common form of terrorism. "That's where the bad guys will go," Comey said. "There are no...
Foreign Affairs featured article:
On January 12, 2010, Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, was struck by a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that caused widespread destruction and killed approximately 222,000 people. The next month, Chile was hit by an 8.8-magnitude earthquake -- approximately 500 times stronger than that in Haiti -- but only 500 people died…
…Governments cannot prevent earthquakes and other natural disasters, but they can prepare for them and ameliorate their effects. Measures to do so are well known. That so many countries in earthquake-prone regions of the world fail to adequately regulate construction, for example, seems to defy logic. Yet when faced with a choice to insist on the use of reliable cement in construction projects or to award contracts to cronies who are less inclined to use safe materials, politicians too often choose the latter, with disastrous consequences. In 2003, an earthquake in Bam, Iran, killed at least 30,000. China is ...
The Department of Homeland Security reports:
November is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, which recognizes the important role critical infrastructure plays in our nation's way of life and why it is important to expand and reinforce critical infrastructure security and resilience.
What Critical Infrastructure Means To You
The nation\'s critical infrastructure provides essential services that underpin American society and sustain the American way of life. Critical infrastructure supports the power we use in our homes, the water we drink, the transportation systems that get us from place to place, the bridges that connect us and the communication systems we rely on to stay in touch with friends and family.
Securing critical infrastructure and ensuring its resilience is a shared responsibility of federal, state, local, tribal, territorial and private sector partners, as well as individual citizens. Jus...
Lawfare reports:
So, what are we to make of claims that the NSA scandal will lead other countries to set up their own non-USA cloud? I really can't speak to the political imperative, but this is pretty notable: Google is building a new data center in Finland worth roughly $1 billion. Meanwhile, Microsoft is reportedly spending $130 million on a data center in Ireland and $250 million on one in Finland. By contrast, the EU Commission investment to start the development of cloud systems in Europe is a mere10 million Euros. The contrast is striking. http://www.lawfareblog.com/2013/11/money-talks/
Data Center Knowledge Reports:
Google Data Center Investment in Finland Tops $1 Billion USD
Google's data center spending and investment continues to soar. The Internet giant announced a EUR450 million (which is about 608 million U.S. dollars) expansion at its Hamina data center in Finland. This ...
The Washington Post reports:
Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. appeared to criticize the pace of military commission trials at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, saying Monday that he was correct four years ago when he attempted to put Khalid Sheik Mohammed and four other suspects on trial in New York for the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
"I think that had we gone along the path that I announced at that time, we would not have had to close down half of Manhattan. It wouldn't have cost $200 million a year," Holder said at a news conference. "And the defendants would be on death row as we speak."
Holder announced the plan to try Mohammed and the other defendants in federal court in Manhattan in late 2009. He had to reverse course after being criticized by political leaders in New York and a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Congress, who said a trial on U.S. soil carried too many security risks and costs.
Although the Obama administratio...
CBS NEWS Reports:
In May 1968, Douglas Fournet\'s U.S. Army platoon was under sniper fire as it advanced uphill in Vietnam\'s A Shau Valley.
When the right flank man discovered a mine in front of them, Fournet ordered his men to take cover. Drawing his knife, he ran forward and, using his body as a shield, tried to slash its control wires.
But the mine denoted and the first lieutenant from Lakes Charles, La., was killed instantly.
Fournet was 24.
Two years later, President Richard Nixon awarded him the Medal of Honor posthumously in a ceremony at the White House.
\"Five men nearest the mine were slightly wounded, but 1st Lt. Fournet\'s heroic and unselfish act spared his men of serious injury or death,\" the citation reads.
His hometown has never forgotten his bravery, Lake Charles\' Mayor Randy Roach said. This Saturday, 45 years after his death, it will unveil a statue of him in its...
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Tulsa World reports
By BARBARA HOBEROCK World Capitol Bureau
OKLAHOMA CITY- The leader of an Oklahoma Islamic group said Monday that a law enforcement training council is being used to promote anti-Muslim speakers.
Adam Soltani, executive director of the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, asked that anti-Muslim speakers who are scheduled to speak Friday at the Legislative Counterterrorism Caucus-sponsored seminar in the House chamber be dropped.
Attendees at the seminar can obtain seven hours of Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) credit, according to a news release from Rep. John Bennett, R-Sallisaw, chairman of the caucus.
The seminar is titled \"Iran, Hezbollah and the Drug Cartels: Counterterrorism Considerations.\"
The scheduled speakers include retired Lt. Gen. William G. \"Jerry\" Boykin; Frank Gaffney, president and founder of the Ce...


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Tuition is charged on a per credit hour basis, and 54 total graduate credits are required to earn the MSREE. The Tuition and Fees calculator can help you approximate costs per term. You would choose the following options:
Campus: Wilsonville
Class Standing: Graduate
Residency: Non-resident, unless you are a legal resident of the State of Oregon
Credit hours: I recommend choosing at least 9 credit hours when viewing graduate tuition, as this represents a full-time workload for a single term. Tuition and fees change for part-time students taking very few classes, so selecting 1 credit hour and multiplying the cost by 9 will not give you an accurate tuition assessment for full-time studies.
Housing option: off-campus, since the Wilsonville campus does not offer residence halls.
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The British scientist who first proposed the existence of a "God particle" has won the Nobel Prize in Physics.
Peter Higgs won the accolade along with Belgian scientist Francois Englert for the role they played in the eventual discovery of the Higgs boson, a mechanism that explains how the most basic building blocks of the universe have mass.
In a statement released through Edinburgh University, where Higgs, 84, is an emeritus professor, he said: "I am overwhelmed to receive this award and thank the Royal Swedish Academy.
"I would also like to congratulate all those who have contributed to the discovery of this new particle and to thank my family, friends and colleagues for their support. I hope this recognition of fundamental science will help raise awareness of the value of blue-sky research."
In 1964, Professor Englert published a theory that suggested fields interact with fundamental particles and give them mass.
Professor Higgs, then developed the concept for the boson particle while walking in the Scottish Highlands weeks later.
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Oh yeah, don't get me wrong, I love my TBH's. I was saying that from what I have observed, perhaps for some newbies it would be easier starting with a Lang. TBH's have their quirks, but I read up enough that I was comfortable with all of them. At this point I am looking to get a few Langs just so I can be justified in my experience when I recommend what others should do. I was simply pointing out that most of the bugs have been worked out in a Lang, since they have been so much more common. I compare TBH's vs Langs like gasoline cars vs natural gas cars. The technology on the NG cars has been around for decades, but very little use/exposure, so perhaps less time to work out kinks.
OK, so it sounds like you are good to go. I certainly would have been looking for eggs long ago when I didn't see the queen. I know it's hot out, but if you're careful you can still work the hives. I think it was at least 90 degrees during my last inspection. At least it sure felt like it in my veil!
I don't know that attacks on the hive will necessarily stop the queen from laying. Robbing/attacks should happen in the brood nest last of all. Typically the guards will keep that commotion away from the brood nest and queen, so it shouldn't keep her from laying. I really don't know why your queen would have just taken a break from laying. I guess if there was a really bad dearth she could have drastically slowed her laying. Was it really that dry for you guys a couple weeks ago?
Next time you crack into the hive, dig deep for those eggs and let us know. I need closure!


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Bayethe Lodge
Shamwari Game Reserve
The Shamwari Game Reserve is 25,000 hectares of malaria-free, private game reserve situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, offering 6 different lodges with accommodation ranging from luxury tents to a gracious Edwardian mansion in the bush.
Shamwari is about conserving a vanishing way of life. Steeped in Settler history, and dating back to the time when a multitude of game roamed wild and free, the reserve boasts 5 eco-systems, thus enabling the support of many forms of plant, animal and bird life, including the Big 5 as well as wild dog, cheetah, hyena, giraffe, hippo, zebra and numerous antelope species.
Game viewing is carried out morning and evening on game drives, when you are driven in your open vehicle over the rolling hills and valleys in search of the wildlife. The experienced rangers are all in 2-way communication with each other at all times, so on any day they know where the game is, and how to find the elusive animals such as the rare black rhino.
Shamwari has received numerous international awards, including the World's Leading Conservation Company and Game Reserve.
Pronounced 'By-ye-ti', the Bayethe Lodge offers the ultimate in luxury, tented accommodation.
Each of the 12 twin-bedded air-conditioned suites are camouflaged under trees allowing ample privacy, and have an en-suite bathroom, under-floor heating, outdoor shower, and viewing deck. All the suites have a private plunge pool. The 3 superior suites have a glass front opening out onto the deck, giving a real feeling of openess to the African bush. They also have a fireplace and offer the ultimate in romance and intimacy.
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|15 December 2017 to 31 December 2017
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|1 January 2018 to 28 February 2018
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|1 March 2018 to 30 April 2018
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Prices are on a per person sharing basis (pps).Special offers for longer stays or when booked as part of a longer itinerary may apply - details on request.
All meals; high tea; shared game drives; guided walks; tea/coffee; water; and game drive beverages are included. All other beverages are excluded and can be settled upon departure.
Children aged 12 years and older are welcome. Adult rates apply. Persons under the age of 16 years are not permitted on any walking safaris.
All of the holidays we prepare are tailor-made, but this might give you an idea of how Bayethe Lodge can be included in you own dream holiday.
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Classic Cape Charm
This 10 night honeymoon combines the highlights of the Cape with two incredible wildlife experiences. If you're a pair of wildlife lovers, this will be the perfect honeymoon for you.
10 day itinerary including Shamwari Game Reserve, Cape Town, Addo Elephant National Park and The Cape Winelands.
*Prices are per person and are based on today's exchange rates. Exchange rates are subject to change and are updated daily.
Prices exclude international flights - ask us if you would like to include these.
Guest Rating: 4.8 / 5.0 based on 36 ratings
This is a fantastic experience, which I have no hesitation in recommending.
Amazing in every respect .... accommodation/food/game drives/rangers knowledge and ability to find the animals/variety and closeness to the wild animals was breathtaking/staff/ what more can I say - absolutely fantastic! Everything was absolutely fantastic including your arranging - thank you very much and we will certainly tell everyone about Travel Butlers and Shamwari Bayethe Lodge! A huge personal thank you from us.
We had a fantastic stay at Bayethe Lodge and the game drives (led by Headman) exceeded all our expectations - it was a magical experience that really made our honeymoon. Loved it!
The game drives at Shamwari were amazing. The highlight was bushwalking to within 10 metres of a cheetah mum with her two cubs. It moved me to tears.
Shamwari was most definitly the highlight of the holiday and we saw many of the Big Five. The whole experience was amazing - the game drives, the food, the wine - all fantastic.
What can I say ...... it was a fantastic holiday! Bishops Court was a beautiful property and all the staff (especially Lani and Daniel) were so helpful, nothing was too much trouble and also it was obvious they enjoyed their jobs and sharing Cape Town with visitors. Shamwari was everything and more.... we had chief ranger, who was aptly named Headman (not sure it was spelt that way). On the last morning drive there was just David and I with him, so he treated us to hot water bottles on the cold drive and we watched a family of elephants for some time and Headman told us such a lot about their behaviour and family hierarchy. Food and wine was excellent and plentiful!!!! Saw 8 of the 9 lions in Shamwari including the Big Daddy who gave us such a roar as we left the place they were lying. Scary and exhilarating at the same time. Watched giraffes, nyalas and warthogs from our Bayethe Lodge deck. A lovely starry night on our last evening, so bright. Sorry to leave when time came, I could go on for ever about the animals and am sure my friends/family are reaching boredom level with my tales; but really the experience is indescribable. I would like to thank Travel Butlers and yourself particularly for helping us with the holiday and also allowing us to make some of our own choices for the middle part of the holiday and then fitting your suggestions around them. Words are not enough to describe how we enjoyed the holiday and with a fair wind and god willing, we hope to be back soon. I hope your company enjoys good fortune during what looks like being difficult times in the travel industry in the coming months, it was a pleasure to deal with you.
Shamwari, Bayethe – awesome. The safari was a class of its own ... other people in our group had been on safaris before and told us this was by far the best. Would recommend it to anyone.
The holiday was absolutely fantastic. Shamwari was better than we expected and well worth the money. My boyfriend who has never done a safari before was really impressed and surprised that we saw all (except the leopard) of the big 5 plus loads more. The ranger was also fantastic and knew his stuff inside out. The Radisson was also very nice and accommodating.
The trip was absolutely fantastic and we both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. All the accommodation we stayed in was fantastic - the highlights were definitely the Tsala Tree Top Lodge and the Shamwari tent. The location of the Table Bay Hotel was excellent and Franschhoek was brilliant. I think we will both return next year and spend more time in the Winelands and go back to the Shamwari. Travel Butlers did a brilliant job and everything, from accommodation and transfers to the car hire booking went very smoothly indeed. You took a lot of the pain out of organising the trip and we wont hesitate to recommend you or use you again (hopefully next year!). The Wedding Registry was fabulous and we are very grateful that you set this up in time for our wedding. All the guests noted how good the site was and enjoyed looking at our itinerary.
Off to Shamwari, the excitement was almost overwhelming! We were greeted on arrival with drinks and a quick tour as the car was parked for us and cases were spirited away to our 'tent'. Tent, as we're sure you know, is not an accurate description of the accommodation at Bayethe! It was wonderful and included a private outside shower, roll top bath, viewing platform, plunge pool and all the luxuries you would expect from a 5 star hotel. We were so well looked after and made to feel more like friends then guests by the staff. Sally the Bayethe Lodge Manger, and Headmanm the excellent, knowledgeable and patient ranger were very generous with their time and the attention to detail was amazing. For us the game drives, animals, views, scenery and hospitality made this an EPIC adventure! We loved:- EVERYTHING!
Simon and Jane Hole
Just had to write and thank you for booking a really fantastic trip. We enjoyed every part of it, in particular we thought La Fontaine at Franschhoek was excellent and the service we got there from the manageress was so good. Shamwari was the icing on the cake and could not fault that. If, and I hope we will, go again I shall be in touch with you again. Many thanks.
We had a superb time at the Shamwari Game Reserve (Bayethe Lodge), all went very well. The whole experience was fantastic. Game drives, food, staff, room all met the standards that we expected. No complaints. Thank you for your attention to our requirements we will certainly recommend you to our friends.
Steve and I would like to thank you for the suggestions and arrangements you made for our Holiday in South Africa. Everyone made us so welcome, it was a great experience - especially the safari at Shamwari as we managed see all of the 'Big 5' We really appreciated the efforts of Martin, Paul, Sally and their staff at Fynbos Ridge as they really went out of their way to make our stay as comfortable as possible in the poor weather conditions. We will certainly be in touch when we go to South Africa again.
C McILRAITH
We are back from South Africa and must thank you for a great choice of itinerary. The Table Mountain Lodge was very friendly, helpful and convenient, with a great breakfast ... Residence Klein Oliphants was lovely ... Dune Guest Lodge has a wonderful position on the dune, great breakfast and very helpful staff ... Shamwari was just wonderful - we saw the big 5 and wild dogs ... Bradach Manor at Knysna had lovely views and good food ... Roggelands is a great place to unwind before flying back.
It was a wonderful trip. All of your arrangements were flawless! Shamwari was unforgettable. Thank you so much for your suggestions, your arrangements, and your patience with us. We appreciate everything you did, and would be happy to have you use our names as references should you want to.
General Information For Guests
The Superior Tents have a plunge pool and a private deck, en-suite bathroom with indoor bath and outdoor shower, television with selected channels, hammock, a fireplace and a private mini bar.
The Luxury Tents have indoor spa baths with indoor shower, comfort cooling/heating, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, an electronic safe, fitted international adaptors, international dial telephone, plunge pool, electric blankets and a private minibar.
The main lodge has a lounge with TV, bush relaxation retreat, in and outdoor dining facilities, outdoor deck with swimming pool, business desk with internet access and curio shop. Inbetween game drives you can visit one of the 2 Born Free Big Cat Sanctuaries, the Ian Player Rhino Awareness Centre of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.
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Shahrukh Khan, who is brand ambassador of Tag Heuer, was addressing the media at a Tag Heuer event in Mumbai on Monday, when he spoke about the actresses. "Working with Katrina and Anushka has been a pleasure and honour. It was a wonderful experience with them. Also, it is a learning experience. It helped me in a way, as I got to work with younger actors," PTI quotes SRK as saying.
The 46-year-old actor added, "It is wonderful to work with actors who have new ways of doing scenes. The other day when I was at YRF Studio, I was told by my director that I have acted differently in the film and it is one of the biggest compliments I received. This is because I have acted with younger actors. I must say I had a great time with them."
However, Shahrukh Khan has already finished shooting for a larger portion of his combo scenes with Katrina Kaif in London. The actor has recently began shooting with Anushka Sharma. The stills of this untitled romantic film are out and they show Katrina playing a guitar and Shahrukh sitting by her side.


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On Mar. 9, 2012, Peacock Keller sent a trivia team to the Washington Rotary Club's 10th annual Rotary Charity Trivia Contest. The law firm's team was one of 32 teams that put their trivia knowledge to good use in support of the Rotary Foundation, which funds international projects that provide health care, clean water, food, education, and other essential needs in the developing world. The trivia contest raised approximately $6,500 which will benefit a variety charities affiliated with the Rotary. Also in March, the firm gathered three teams of attorneys and staff to participate in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Washington County 2012 Bowl for Kids' Sake event. Through the event, the firm and its bowling teams helped to raise more than $2,200 for the nonprofit organization which assists boys and girls in Washington County, Pa. in reaching their full potential through one-to-one mentoring relationships with volunteer adults.
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Arts Around Town: Catholic art by Berks County's Eric Armusik on its way to Rome
Berks County artist Eric Armusik has been bestowed with high honor for his commissioned painting of soon-to-be-canonized new saint, Blessed Jacques Berthieu (1838-1896), which will be sent to Rome to coincide with the Vatican's canonization of seven new saints. Armusik's work is among several pieces of catholic art by other artists which will commemorate the canonization to be celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI on World Mission Day, Oct. 21.
The 3-foot-by-4-foot oil on masonite, titled "The Martyrdom of Father Jacques Berthieu," is contained in a custom-built tabernacle frame of poplar constructed by Armusik, making the total work measure 5 ½ -feet-by-4-feet.
Armusik, 38, was among the group of artists Wednesday night who were recognized for their work at a dinner gala reception held at the Italian Embassy in Washington. The event was hosted by the board of trustees of the National Museum of Catholic Art and Library and the Ambassador of Italy to the United States and Mrs. Claudio Bisogniero. They were welcomed by Donald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington.
Blessed Jacques Berthieu was a French Jesuit priest who was martyred in Madagascar in 1896. He died while accompanying refugees who were trying to avoid attacks from another tribe. He was stripped of his cassock and beaten with clubs before being forced to walk in the cold rain to come before the tribe chief in his village. Berthieu refused to renounce his faith and received further beatings. His body was dumped into the river and was never recovered.
The National Museum of Catholic Art and Library, which is relocating from New York to Washington, is currently hosting with the U.S. Embassy of the Holy See in Rome an art exhibition, "Saints and Angels," to commemorate the canonization. The work of Armusik and other artists will be featured in a traveling exhibition, "Celebrating the 7 New Saints." The museum has had major collections of religious art previously on loan for traveling exhibitions for the last four years to The Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and The Historical Society of Washington, according to Christina Cox, the museum's founder and president.
Armusik, who was featured in Arts Around Town in July, is internationally known for his epic-sized paintings that portray moments of human experience in dramatic settings in the style of 17th century master Caravaggio. His religious paintings have been commissioned by churches across the country. At the time, Armusik was working on the commission for the National Museum of Catholic Art and Library but could not divulge the subject, saying only that it would have major impact in art history.
Armusik said he recently completed an official portrait of Mary Virginia Merrick, founder of the Catholic charitable organization, Christ Child Society, based in Washington, D.C. He also said some of his paintings, which will include "The Temptation of Christ," will be featured on an upcoming EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network) broadcast with Mother Angelica.
For further info: nmcal.org ericarmusik.com
The Reading Public Museum is "going wild" this fall with animal-related exhibitions beginning Saturday (Sept. 29) through Jan. 13, 2013. Birds, turtles, fish and other sea creatures contribute to an aquatic environment in the museum's ground-floor Cove Gallery, but they're not flying from above or swimming below. They're made of glass and featured in the luminous exhibition, "Animals in Glass," by internationally-renowned glass artist Will Dexter of Taylor Backes Studio in Boyertown.
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Also at the museum will be "Animals in Art," from the venue's collection of works on paper, including etchings, engravings, lithographs and watercolors that depict animals. Nearly 30 works ranging from the Renaissance through contemporary will be featured.
Giving a preview of his exhibit, Dexter said there will be glass shore birds and heron-type birds in an environment of "labor-intensive-made" Sawgrass from copper. There will be nest-building birds, plus turtles influenced by the "gorgeously sculptured hydrodynamic shell" of the leatherback, and even a few "Octo-balls."
Dexter grew up on Florida's Gulf Coast, which explains the influence of oceanic overtones in his glass art. What started as a passion for marine biology at the University of Miami turned to glass art studies at the University of Wisconsin. He and his wife, accomplished glass artist Karla Trinkley, earned bachelor and master's degrees in glass from the Tyler School of Art and the Rhode Island School of Design.
Dexter and Trinkley co-founded the Taylor Backes Studio in 1981, to continue developing their own individual styles and to collaborate with other glass artists to produce distinctive, innovative work. Their work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and is in the permanent collections of The Philadelphia Museum of Art, The American Craft Museum, The Corning Museum of Glass, and the Smithsonian Institute.
Locally, work by the Taylor Backes Studio can be found at the Reading Hospital Cardiology Unit and at the Hurd Academic Complex at Moravian College.
For further info: readingpublicmuseum.org taylorbackes.com
There are a few milestones happening in the Lehigh Valley this season. Allentown is marking its 250th anniversary with numerous celebratory events, beginning this weekend (Sept. 27-29). A Peace & Prosperity Ecumenical Service will be held tonight from 7-8:30 at Allentown Symphony Hall. Friday features "Hess's Hollywood on Hamilton" with fine food and Patio models at various restaurants in the city. On Saturday, it's "The Points of Pride Parade and Community Festival." The parade to downtown Allentown begins at 11 a.m., at William Allen High School. A Community Festival in the downtown runs from noon to 7 p.m. And stay tuned to New Year's Eve for the grand finale.
For more info: allentown250.com
The 25th Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival runs Friday through Sunday (Sept. 28-30) in Historic Bethlehem, featuring the haggis eating contest, Highland games, fiddle competition, drum major competition, and pipe bands.
For further info: celticfest.org
The Pennsylvania Sinfonia Orchestra marks its 30th anniversary season on Saturday (Sept. 29), with an opening concert featuring violinist Janet Sung at First Presbyterian Church, Allentown. Sung played with the Sinfonia this past March when she performed J.S. Bach's repertoire for violin. She is associate professor of violin and strings coordinator at the DePaul University School of Music in Chicago.
For further info: PASinfonia.org
The ACE (Arts Community of Easton) Annual Group Show begins Saturday (Sept. 29) through Nov. 3, in the Brown Daub Gallery of the State Theatre. An opening reception is planned for Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m., with awards at 6:15 p.m. ACE members' work will encompass painting (modern and abstract), photography, fiber, jewelry, and mixed media.
Also exhibiting at the theater in the Gallery Annex, beginning Saturday through Dec. 13, is Easton photographer Thomas Kosa, with a display of portraits titled "Time Passed." Kosa's subjects are senior members of the community, past and present, whose photographs reflect time spent in their lifetimes. Included is a portrait of his late grandfather, Norm Cole, an avid model railroader who worked with Steamtown in Scranton.
Kosa exhibited at the State Theatre and at the Allentown Art Museum this past June, as one of the photographers of the annual Freddy Awards in a retrospective of the program's 10-year history. The awards recognize excellence in local high school musical theater. Kosa actually begins snapping the action of the Freddys when rehearsals begin in May at the theater and continues his work right through the live evening broadcast of the awards ceremony.
Kosa majored in commercial photography at Randolph Community College in Asheboro, N.C. He worked as an assistant to Easton photographer Ed Eckstein prior to opening his own studio on Ferry Street.
As a lover of the great outdoors, Kosa offers some advice for fledgling photographers who want to capture special moments this fall. Most important, he said, is to pack your camera at all times.
"Photograph what you see and enjoy. It will come naturally," he said.
From further info: thomaskosaphotography.com
With Election Day fast approaching, Muhlenberg College's Theatre and Dance Department will be part of the national Plays for Presidents Festival, closely tied to the Rock the Vote campaign to inspire people to both register and vote. The college is one of 44 theater groups to produce the Neo-Futurists' "44 Plays for 44 Presidents," opening Saturday (Sept. 29) through Oct. 3, in the Studio Theatre, Trexler Pavilion for Theatre and Dance.
Artistic director Troy Dwyer informs that the play has four directors, two choreographers, five designers, four stage managers, and 20 actors.
"The show is interactive in a super flavorful and playful way," Dwyer explained. "It incites people to talk about politics by showcasing politics in a fun light. There's a narrative momentum to the piece that makes the audience anxious to see how the modern presidents are depicted."
The play highlights the lives of all 44 presidents in short, often comedic, quasi-biographical scenes and varies in style, from a sepia-washed cowboy movie homage to a modern game show. The facts in the show are historically accurate, though it is not a historical play, according to Lily Dwoskin, a co-director. "It's really uniquely vaudeville. It's crazy. A lot of things are going on."
For more info: muhlenberg.edu/theatre
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Glee star Lea Michele drops the good girl image for her debut L'Oreal Paris ad, and she couldn't be more thrilled. "I'm so excited,"; exclaims the actress on set of her new shoot. "It's a very sexy and sophisticated vibe!";
While she's best known for playing sugary sweet triple threat, Rachel Berry on the hit series, Lea's having a blast showing her sultry side. "We're having so much fun!"; calls out L'Oreal's new "face', as she tosses her shiny long brown locks around in front of a wind machine.
But "Sexy' Lea isn't the only one featured in the ad! She also shows her fun and flirty side by blowing bubbles and grooving to pop tunes. "There's really a young playful energy,"; describes the cover girl, "We're playing lots of music and dancing around";. Letting loose is key, after all she says the advert is about "showing all the different sides of me.";
Fans who can't get enough of fun loving Lea, are in luck! Rachel's back tonight on Glee at 9 et/pt only on Global. But until then, join her on-set of her L'Oreal shoot in the video below!