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There is more than one theory as to the origin of the name Leask. One is from the Anglo-Saxon word lisse which means happy. Another is that it comes from the Norse meaning of stirring fellow. Another is that it comes from Liscus which was the name of the chief of a tribe called the Haedui. The Haedui were a tribe of Gauls as described by Julius Caesar in his Gallic Wars. Another theory concerns the Castle of Boulogne, once the possession of Charlemagne, at one time belonged to a family called de Lesque. William de Laskereske's signature appears on the Ragman Roll of 1296.
Later William Leask was granted the lands of Leskgoroune by King David II of Scotland, son of Robert the Bruce. William was also the first known chief of the Clan Leask. The second chief was baillie of the barony of Findon. He inherited lands from Henry de Brogan, Lord of Achlowne, in 1390, later in the 1400s another branch of the family sprung up on Orkney after Jamis of Lask, younger son of Thomas de Lask of that Ilk settled there.
During the Anglo-Scottish Wars the clan suffered when they fought against the English at the Battle of Flodden Field in 1513. Both William, the fifth chief of the clan and his eldest son Alexander were killed. William's younger son also called William became the 6th chief of the clan. William Lesk of that Ilk, the seventh chief supported the infant King James VI of Scotland in opposition to his mother Mary, Queen of Scots after the murder of Lord Darnley and her scandalous marriage to Bothwell.
Between 1615 and 1616 there appears to have been a disagreement of some sort between the Leasks and the neighbouring Clan Gordon. In all the recorded cases the Gordons appear to have been the aggressors; Adam Gordon, brother of the Laird of Gight assaulted Alexander Leask, then the son of the chief was attacked by George Gordon and finally William Leask of that Ilk was ambushed by John Gordon of Ardlogy and a party of armed men. Also in the seventeenth century the Leasks suffered terribly by investing heavily in the Dari�n scheme. The venture was a disaster with a vast amount of Scotland's wealth being lost which in some part led to the union of Scotland and England Alexander Leask of that Ilk, the thirteenth chief was forced to give up his estates which were taken over by Robert Cumming.
In 1963, a descendant managed to buy back a portion of the family lands and established the Leask Society with the support of other prominent Leasks such as Lieutenant General Sir Henry Leask, sometime governor of Edinburgh Castle and General Officer commanding the Army in Scotland. In 1968 Moira Anne Helgesen was granted the chiefship of the clan by the Lord Lyon, where apon she changed her name and became: Madam Anne Leask of Leask. She died in April 2008 and will be succeeded in the chiefship of the clan by Jonathan Leask, who will become the 23rd chief of Clan Leask.
Virtute cresco, I grow by virtue.
Sable, a fesse between three mullets in chief and as many mascles in base Argent.
A Crescent Argent.
Issuant from two roses Or, barbed and seeded Vert, as many wax candles Proper, inflamed Gules.
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s with many Scottish families, there are several possibilities as to the origin of the name. It may be a diminutive of the Anglo-Saxon 'lisse', meaning 'happy'. In Norse it means 'a stirring fellow'. The late Professor Keith Leask of Aberdeen believed that Liscus, chief of the Haedui, a tribe of Gauls described by Julius Caesar in his Gallic Wars, was the ancestor of the Leasks.
William de Laskereske appears on the Ragman Roll of 1296, submitting to Edward I of England. Around 1345 William Leask was granted a charter of confirmation by David II, son of Robert the Bruce, to his lands of Leskgoroune or Leskgaranne. He may be the same Willaim Leysk who was recorded in the parish records of the church at Ellon in Aberdeenshire as 'Willaim de Laysk, the elder, Lord of that Ilk, bequeathed a pound of wax yearly to the altar of the Holyrood in the church of St. Mary of Ellon'. He also bequeathed from his lands at Logy a stone of wax for lights to be burned on the Sabbath and other feast days on his tomb and those of his wives, Alice de Rath and Mariota de St. Michael. His seal was appended to the charter confirming the donations, along with that of the Bishop of Aberdeen, in 1380. The local kirk session records at the beginning of the seventeenth century show that William Lask of that Ilk and his tenants were regular attenders in the newly reformed church at Ellon. The second known chief, who was also baillie of the barony of Findon, inherited half of the lands of Henry de Brogan, Lord of Achlowne, in 1390. In 1391 he appears as a witness to a charter by the Earl of Orkney.
About the middle of the next century a younger son of Lask went to Orkney at the request of then earl, who had formed an almost princely court around his splendid palace at Kirkwall. A branch developed there which can still show the longest unbroken male lines of the family.
In 1456, the third chief, Wilfred, signed a bond of manrent in favour of William Hay, Earl of Erroll, and resigned his lands in favour of his son and heir, Thomas. The connection with the Hays appears to have remained strong from this point onwards and when the Cheynes of Esslemont allied themselves with the Hay Earls of Erroll, their bond, dated 1499, was signed at the Chapel of Laske. William Lesk of that Ilk, the seventh chief, signed the oath of allegiance to the child James VI in 1574 following the deposition of his mother, Mary, Queen of Scots.
In 1615 the register of the Privy Council records a complaint from Alexander Leask that Adam Gordon, brother of the Laird of Gight, put violent hands upon him at the Yet of Leask and wounded him grievously. Later in the same year the Gordons again attacked the Leasks, setting upon the song of the chief, for which act George Gordon was outlawed. Yet again in 1616, William Leask of that Ilk was accosted by John Gordon of Ardlogy and a party of men with 'pistolets and hagbuts'. Alexander Leask of that Ilk was one of the noblemen who recorded his coat of arms in the newly established public register in 1672.
Disaster overtook the family at the end of the seventeenth century when they borrowed heavily upon their estates to invest in the ill-fated Darien scheme. This was a trading venture with Central America which was intended to revival the great East India Company established in London. The lands chosen for the first settlement were disease ridden, and most of the colonists and traders perished. Broken by debt, Alexander Leask of that Ilk, the thirteenth and last known chief in the unbroken line, gave up his estates, and the house of Leask became the residence of Robert Cumming. Little is then known of the family until the twentieth century when, in 1963, a descendent managed to buy back a portion of the family lands and established the Leask Society with the support of other prominent Leasks such as Lieutenant General Sir Henry Leask, sometime governor of Edinburgh Castle and General Officer commanding the Army in Scotland. In 1968 the Lord Lyon recognised the present chief for her lifetime and re-established a line of descent which has secured the bloodline for at least the next two generations.
Name Variations:
Leask, Lask, Lisk, Liesk, Leisk, Laesk, Lesh, Lesk, Leysk, Laysk, Leisk, Laesk.
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The General Armory; Sir Bernard Burke - 1842.
A Handbook of Mottoes; C.N. Elvin - 1860.
Scottish Clans and Tartans; Neil Grant - 2000.
Scottish Clan and Family Encyclopedia; George Way of Plean and Romilly Squire - 1994.
Scottish Clans and Tartans; Ian Grimble - 1973.
World Tartans; Iain Zaczek - 2001.
Clans and Families of Scotland; Alexander Fulton - 1991.
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PORTLAND, Ore. - The Oregon average for regular unleaded gas has fallen to its lowest point of the year, $3.37 a gallon, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday.
That drops the average below the year's previous low price, which was $3.385 on Jan. 2.
The Oregon average falls six cents this week to $3.37, while the national average loses a nickel to $3.33. It is at its lowest point since early July.
For the third week in a row, Oregon's average for regular unleaded is just a few cents more than the national average. Earlier this fall, the Oregon average was as much as 30 cents a gallon more than the national average.
Oregon's current price of $3.37 is a dime per gallon lower than it was a year ago at $3.47. But the current national average of $3.33 is a nickel more than it was a year ago at $3.28 and continues the streak of daily record prices for the calendar day that began on August 20.
Pump prices across the country have steadily declined as U.S. demand for gasoline continues to be low and inventories remain high.
The exception is the East Coast, where supplies are increasing but remain somewhat tight following the disruption to distribution following Hurricane Sandy.
AAA continues to predict that the national average for regular unleaded will slowly drop through the end of the year, barring unforeseen events, and average between $3.20 and $3.40 a gallon nationally and in Oregon by New Year's Day.

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – NAU Swimming & Diving head coach Andy Johns announced that seven swimmers and two divers will join the Lumberjack program for the 2012-13 season. The team now has 11 newcomers slated to join the squad after a pair of swimmers, Kendall Brown and Ellie Morrissey, committed during the fall signing period. The large recruiting class will help offset the loss of three swimmers and two divers to graduation.
"It's a large class which should address the needs that we had based on the people that we lost," Johns said. "When you combine this group of Spring signees with the two from the Fall, it's a tremendous class. We're really excited about the potential and the future of the program and we think that they all can contribute to our continued success."
Among the signees is Flagstaff native Chelsea Jackson, who will be graduating from Northland Preparatory Academy and is a state champion gymnast who is making the transition back to diving. Both her father and grandfather are NAU alumni and she will join sophomore swimmer Meagan Morrison as Flagstaff locals on the NAU squad. Carlye Townsend, a native of San Clemente, Calif. who dove with 2011 AAU National Champion club Crown Valley Divers, also joins the NAU program following the graduation of senior divers and NCAA Zone participants Cassie Anderson and Holly Frost.
"We lost two big seniors but I'm really excited about our two newcomers," said NAU diving coach Nikki Huffman. "Chelsea has only been diving since September but she's already doing a pretty strong list of dives and she's very excited about getting better and stronger, and Carlye comes from one of the great club teams in the country and is already working on new dives. I think they will both be up-and-comers and contribute for us."
Four of the seven swimming newcomers are from Arizona, with three of them – Molly Elkins (Seton Catholic HS), Trinity Frazee (Red Mountain HS), and Halle Wilson (Desert Vista HS) – from Mesa. Frazee specializes in sprint events and was a state medalist in the 50 freestyle, while Elkins, Wilson, and Cassie Ronai (Chandler, Ariz./Perry HS) all swam for quality club teams and should contribute both in the pool and in the classroom, according to Johns.
The three other swimming recruits come from outside the state of Arizona. Eva Pold (San Diego, Calif./Torrey Pines HS) becomes the program's third Southern California addition to go with Fall signees Brown and Morrissey. Pold is a distance freestyle specialist who, along with Brown, will help replace the loss of All-WAC distance swimmers Kristin Jones and Krista Maier.
Coming to NAU from Kansas, Brooke Brittain (Wichita, Kans./The Independent School) is a two-time state champion in the 100 backstroke while her team was a two-time state runner-up. Rounding out the class is Monica Pruett (Houston, Texas/Clear Brook HS), a breaststroke and individual medley swimmer who becomes NAU's fourth team member from Texas, the host state for the WAC Championship in San Antonio.
"We lost some significant points (at the WAC Championship) from our seniors but we do return the four Mid-Major All-Americans," Noted Johns. "I think the core of our team combined with this class can definitely help us be in a good position to try and win that championship after finishing second this year."
NAU Swimming & Diving 2012-13 Newcomers
Brooke Brittain - Wichita, Kans./The Independent School
Molly Elkins - Mesa, Ariz./Seton Catholic HS
Trinity Frazee - Mesa, Ariz./Red Mountain HS
Eva Pold - San Diego, Calif./Torrey Pines HS
Monica Pruett - Houston, Texas/Clear Brook HS
Cassie Ronai - Chandler, Ariz./Perry HS
Halle Wilson - Mesa, Ariz./Desert Vista HS
Kendall Brown - Aliso Viejo, Calif./Laguna Hills HS (Fall Signee)
Ellie Morrissey - Huntington Beach, Calif./Edison HS (Fall Signee)
Chelsea Jackson - Flagstaff, Ariz./Northland Prep
Carlye Townsend - San Clemente, Calif./San Clemente HS


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The views from the terrace and the location of this apartment make this place perfect to spend your holiday.
The house has a well furnished living room and a fully furnished kitchen with all the equipment you might need during your holiday. In this beautiful apartment, you will find 2 bedrooms with closet and shelves. The house has a bathroom with shower.
The front terrace is usually the favourite corner of the house. There you will be able to relax, sunbathe, have dinner with your friends and family or read a book, while enjoying the beautiful views to the Mediterranean Sea. The area is very quiet; you can still feel the fishermen lifestyle of years ago. Still some fishermen from the area go fishing with their "llaüts" (Majorcan traditional boats) and then go to the Lonja nearby to sell it. If you like fish, we recommend to buy it there!
From this lovely apartment you will be able to do some walking or cycling trips. It is an ideal place to visit different areas in the south of Mallorca. There are gorgeous places nearby: Es Trenc, Mondragó Natural Park, Cabrera National Park or really nice towns as Santanyí, Ses Salines, Cas Concos, s'Horta, etc.
Without doubt, this house will make your holiday an unforgettable experience! We hope you enjoy it!
Note: The rental of this property is based on the Spanish Law on Urban Leases (29/1994, 24th November). According this law the property is available for seasonal renting. However, the contract does not offer any tourist service. It is only for the use and enjoyment of the property.
Surgery (Santanyí): 4.9 km
Bus stop: 350 m
ATM: 300 m
Supermarket (Aprop): 650m
Airport: 49.5 km
Palma city centre: 54 km
Restaurant: 140 m
Rocky beach: 750 m
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NEW YORK—Even from what little we know up till now, it seems that Senator Hubert H. Humphrey of Minnesota had a real talk with Premier Nikita Khrushchev during the Senator's recent visit to the Kremlin.
I was glad to read that Senator Humphrey expresses doubt as to whether or not the Soviet Union is willing to risk "a showdown" over the Berlin issue. Showdowns, it seems to me, are not wise points to reach at present in our world difficulties.
I am also pleased that the Senator made clear to us that the peace we seek with the Soviet Union is not easy to find.
Senator Humphrey's impression that Mr. Khrushchev is running the present Geneva talks on the part of his representatives there is probably correct. I doubt if anything happens without Mr. Khrushchev running whatever it may be.
I have never found that any Soviet officials acted on their own. In fact, years ago I was told by one of the representatives in the Human Rights Commission that we could not meet before 11 o'clock in the morning because his dispatches did not come in from Moscow in time for him to read them before the meeting. Therefore, even in this area he was unable to function until his "directions" had reached him.
I hope that the eight-hour-long Hunphrey-Khrushchev talk may have some good results for the future. Mr. Khrushchev would not have kept the Senator so many hours and invited other government officials to come in and dine with them if he had not felt there would be value in the interview.
So, I am encouraged to hope that at least some greater basic understanding between the men in our government on the legislative side and the Soviet government may come about which would be helpful in producing a little of the confidence that is essential to profitable talks.
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Located in Llandrindod Wells, Greylands Guesthouse is minutes from Radnorshire Museum and Rock Park. This guesthouse is within close proximity of National Cycle Collection and Llandrindod Lake.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
A complimentary full breakfast is included.
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Free self parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Free self parking
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|Sesame Street
|Telly sees a giant number 11
|Air date
|March 2, 1992
|Season 23 (1991-1992)
|Telly welcomes the viewer to Sesame Street, and admits that it's a pretty quiet day. Suddenly, he hears a tingling sound, along with a variation of "Also sprach Zarathustra," and then spots a giant number 11 in the courtyard! He is awestruck by this marvelous number (and the great music that comes with it) - it inspires him to make a triumphant count to 11. Then, the 11 fades away, and Telly makes sure the viewer also saw it, and calls for Luis.
| Pinball #11
Artist: Jeff Hale
(EKA: Episode 1195)
| Little Jerry and the Monotones sing "Telephone Rock."
(EKA: Episode 0733)
| Spike's Scribble Theatre Presents: "Island"
(EKA: Episode 2673)
| Shots of the Louisiana bayou are shown, as harmonica music is played.
(EKA: Episode 2939)
| The Typewriter: Y for Yo-Yo
Artist: Jeff Hale
(EKA: Episode 1858)
|Telly tells Luis about the 11 he saw, and Luis thinks it's no big deal - they've seen 11s on Sesame Street before. This number 11 is special, though: it comes with great music that makes Telly feel so ... eleven-y. He then begins to notice 11s on Luis: two pencils in his pocket, two of his pointy fingers, and even his legs, all of which look like a number 11. He tries to imitate the music that came with the 11 he saw, but Luis says he has to get back to work. Right after he leaves, Telly sees the 11 again, and calls Luis, but he doesn't come.
|All living things need clean water.
| Linda Ronstadt sings a special rewritten version of "Y Andalé" with a mariachi band.
(EKA: Episode 2487)
| Gloria Globe appears sick and ailing, because of pollution and damage to the planet. Only by taking better care of the Earth can Gloria become well again.
(EKA: Episode 2781)
| Oranges are peeled and sliced in stop-motion, and some kids eat them.
(EKA: Episode 2283)
| Sesame Street News Flash: Kermit reports on Little Red Riding Hood's visit to grandma's.
(EKA: Episode 2487)
| The letter F morphs into cartoon faces.
Artist: Ken Brown & Lisa Crafts
(EKA: Episode 2916)
|Telly tells Ruby about the 11 he saw, and she looks around for it, but doesn't see it. She gives a long speech about how curious she is about this giant 11 (and how many questions she has for it). While she rambles, Telly sees it come back, and stammers as he tries to direct her attention to it, but she never notices it while she's talking, and it disappears again.
| A child narrates a film of him and his brother, Andrew, taking a ride on the ferry.
(EKA: Episode 2951)
| Planet Y / y
(EKA: Episode 2859)
| Old West: Sinister Sam announces that someone has bought the last box of crayons, and he wants to know "why." It turns out that he just wants a crayon so he can learn how to write the letter Y.
(EKA: Episode 1708)
A girl pretends she's an astronaut.
| A baby bird falls from a tree. A boy puts him back, and in return, the mother bird saves the boy from embarrassment.
(EKA: Episode 0824)
| Gina and Maria sing "The Word is "No"."
(EKA: Episode 2594)
|Muppet & Kid Moments: Chicago the Lion makes sure his "cubbies" know how to roar like he does when they're hunting for veggies. Merry Monster introduces herself to them, and asks to join them, but Chicago doesn't think she's able to roar. She proves him wrong, and he says she can take over as the teacher.
| Lions walk down a trail.
Music: Joe Raposo
(EKA: Episode 0428)
| The Bicuspids sing "Kids Just Love to Brush."
(EKA: Episode 2849)
| F for fire, fountain, face, farmer, etc.
(EKA: Episode 2496)
| Two kids help an old Chinese man get his dragon kite in the air.
(EKA: Episode 0792)
| A tour of a TV studio, with set decoration, camera adjustment, etc., setting up for a taping with an R2-D2-like robot.
Artist: Irra Verbitsky
|Oscar and Grundgetta sing "The Off-Key Song."
| A piece of paper floats down onto a table, then folds itself into a paper crane, which flies away.
(EKA: Episode 2920)
| Kids take swimming lessons in the pool
(EKA: Episode 1232)
| An Anything Muppet girl shows the viewers that the number 11 is the same right side up and upside down.
(EKA: Episode 0239)
| Joe Raposo sings "I Like Alaska", along with a montage of kids saying what their hobbies are, and what they like about their community.
(EKA: Episode 2356)
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A girl cannot get her computer to start. Super Grover tries to turn it on by jumping up and down and shouting "Wubba wubba!", but she soon discovers that the computer is not switched on.
(EKA: Episode 2107)
| "Five Baby Oysters"
(EKA: Episode 2257)
|With the help of the kids, Telly tries to recreate the eleven-y music he heard earlier, as they play kazoos. He hopes that by doing this, the giant 11 will appear again. Luis announces the sponsors, but just as he's about to mention the number of the day ... it appears again.
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- Abai was a martyr in Syria. He was killed during the reign of Shapur II. He is a saint in the Syrian Orthodox Church and his feast day is October 1. He is included in Kalendarium Manuale Utriusque Ecclesiae Orientalis et Occidentalis. Abai is not to be confused with the Syriac saint Abhai.
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Molik wins doubles title
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Australian Alicia Molik has won her first grand slam title, teaming with Svetlana Kuznetsova to down Lindsay Davenport and Corina Morariu in the Australian Open women's doubles final today.
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Are you wondering about the title? Well, this is no new product announcement of IBM, rather than some thoughts about the idea of cloud computing that arose when I saw a video of the vision of car driving in 2028 according to Volkswagen:
My first thought was: Wow, it would be very cool to rent a car that picks me up and does not need a driver controlling the vehicle. I like the idea of not owning a car and avoiding costs for operation and maintenance – just paying for the time I am using the car. Also I would not need to worry whether I can afford the investment in a new car. If my requirements change, I can easily order a car with more seats. If I have a lot of luggage, I can add a trailer temporarily.
My second thought was: Hey, that is exactly what cloud computing offers today. I do not need to own hardware and software to run applications that deliver business value. I do not have to care whether my applications are able to scale, if load increases. I do not have systems idling most of the times, while consuming floor space and energy – having high processor load only over a short period of time. The most important thing is that I can pay per use, which dramatically reduces costs.
Another important fact is that cloud computing reduces complexity. Similar to the driving model, where I would not need to have (or buy) skills for maintenance and repair, cloud computing gives me the possibility to focus on my business with less effort to operate infrastructure, platforms and applications. So I do not need to have highly specialized people to operate applications. This lowers the costs of IT operations and reduces the requirements for staff's professional skills and gives employees of an organization the possibility to focus on more innovative projects.
There are a lot of similarities between cloud computing and driving in 2028 – what induced me to name it driving as a service (DaaS).
You might ask: "What about taxi and public transportation?" I think that is not a service in the sense of cloud computing. It is like comparing cloud computing and outsourcing. Both are offered as services, but they don't offer the same. Cloud computing and DaaS provide great flexibility and lower costs, whereas you have less flexibility and higher costs when using outsourcing and taxi.
In fact, XaaS and DaaS follow similar patterns:
- The manual work processes are replaced by an automated way of doing the work. The impact on both industries is comparable to the impact of industrialization in the manufacturing industry.
- The business model changes dramatically. Line-of-business users have much more freedom to adopt IT services, because the IT department does not need to be involved (versus daily people choosing the car they want to use, based on their personal desire – not based on the offerings of a certain manufacturer).
- Also the discussion about security seems to be similar: Does a service provide more security than an on-premise installation (versus is driving with an automated car safer than having people driving manually)?
From today's perspective we might raise a smile, when the little boy asks: "You were in a real traffic jam?" Children in the near future might ask: "You were really working in a data center maintaining hundreds of single servers most of the time?"
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Im working on a pattern from 'Lace Style', called the featherlight lingerie dress by Mari lynn Patrick. Ive worked on patterns before but for some reason i'm not sure what the patterns calls for me to do.
here it is:
Shape front neck and armholes: Mark Center (33) sts for front neck. Next row: RS BO 17 sys, knit to marked center sts, join a second ball of yarn and BO 33 sts for front neck, knit to end.....
Where it says to "Mark" 33 sts, do i put those sts on a st. holder or do i knit the 33 sts? Im not sure what its telling me. i can only think to maybe put stich markers maybe? Im not sure what to do and it has me stumped! lol! and if i were to knit the 33 sts would i turn my work to bind off....sorry guys, im just confused I am working the neck and armhole shaping at the same time.
Stitch markers sounds right to me. I'd use one on each end of the 33 sts to know where my bind off begins and ends.
On the RS you'll bind off 17 sts, knit to the marker and bind off the 33 sts with a new ball of yarn, then with the new yarn you just attached knit the remaining sts.
Welcome to Knitng Help!The pattern writer just wants to make it easier for you to recognize the 33 center stitches. You can mark them with stitch markers as GG says or just thread a scrap of yarn between stitches to mark the center 33. No need for a stitch holder because you're going to bind these sts off on the current knit row.
So after I mark those 33 sts, would I knit those and then BO off the 17 sts. I guess what I need to know is how to start off this row of knitting. Sorry guys, my brain is in overload:(
It's the time of year. Easy to be in overload. First the pattern just wants you to mark the 33 center sts. Then, at the beginning of the next row, a RS row (that is, with the public side of the knitting facing you), bind off 17sts, knit to the first marker for the center 33sts, drop the strand of yarn you've been working with and pick up a new strand of yarn. Bind off the center 33sts and knit to the end of the row. Now you'll have 2 sections of knitting each with its own ball of yarn and with a 33st bind off separating the two.
Thanks you guys for all your help! I don't know what I would have done without such talented knitters here. I would have been sitting here frustrated if I didn't get your advice :yay:


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Josie Restaurant, a high-end Chowhound favorite, has branched out with a slightly chiller venue called Next Door by Josie. "The flat screens above the bar earned an eye roll from the missus (and although I love sports, this is not even remotely a sports bar, so I have to agree)," says falkfood.
There are small plates aplenty, and the current verdict is mixed, ranging from pretty good to absolutely delicious. Deviled egg with duck "cracklings" is one highlight, says falkfood, as is the "delicious" banh mi sandwich with duck confit. The wild game chili (served with house-made "fritos") and the pork sandwich are also quite good, New Trial says.
Other dishes include a merely ho-hum baby kale salad and a "pretty standard" cheese plate. The "booze-cured" salmon is flavorful and satisfying, but doesn't have "even a whiff of its curing," says falkfood. "Basically lox, capers, cream cheese. But if you're going to provide a dish description with a big wink like 'booze cured' you had better deliver something memorable."
The space is a little loud, but the tables are spaced to allow for comfortable conversation. The restaurant is packed during dinner, but starts to empty around 8:30. "If you can stand to wait until 8:30 or 9 to eat, it's the perfect time at Next Door," falkfood says.
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[color=indigo]I want to make some wrist warmers/fingerless gloves. I am knitting in the round. I had planned on doing cables on them, but I have messed up. The part of the cable that slants to the left was fine, but when I tried to make the right slanting cable, it ended up on the wrong side of the work. Before I frog for the 5th time.... How do I get the cable to be on the right side of my work? [/color]
Moving the needle with the waiting stitches to the front or back of the work determines where it's right or left slanting. Are you following a pattern? It should tell you whether you need to cable front or back.
Are you cabling on the correct row? I couldn't figure out how to do reversible cabling (cables that show up on both wrong and right sides of the work) until I read that you should cable on odd # row repeats (e.g, cable every 7th row). Very cool!
So I infer that this means if you want your cables to only show up on one side consistently (i.e., on the 'right' side), that it should be on an every even # row repeat (e.g, every 8th row).
Hope this helps!! Good luck, been there, done that ....
Thanks nuknitter, now it makes sense!
Isn't this only the case if you knit flat?
As far as I can tell, Dee, it seems to work out the same for circular knitting - let me know if not. I've knitted a couple of cabled hats in the round, and they were not reversible (cabling on even # row repeats) - although, reversible cabling on a hat does present interesting possibilities!!
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I have 89 of her songs on my iPod, more than half of my iPod pics r of her, I have made a huge scrapbook about her, I am subscribed to lots of sites that give me info and updates about taylor. I have her perfume, I have all of taylors CD's and I'm re-doing my room so it's Taylor swift themed. Shes so kind and beautiful and smart and funny and I love her so much. She inspires me to sing and I first started ADORING her wen I heard her song 'love story'
I am 12 and I play piano, sing, dance ballet, tap, hip hop and jazz, dance and draw and paint. I'm very creative. I hate tomattoes and wen people yell at me and I'm in year 7
I love being me and hanging wif friends. The thing I do most is laugh ;) I giggle and crack up laughing randomly and I find everything funnier when I'm not allowed to laugh. I am really random and me and my friends always laugh at ourselves. People call our group the weirdos and the funny thing is, we like it!
Im new to the site, can someone please tell me how to change my pic
I love all Taylor's songs but white horse, all to well, I'm only me when I'm with you, white Christmas, and enchanted r my faves on each album
Ive always wanted a balcony off my room and I love books and reading and listening to music. I wanna be a professional dancer when I'm older and I would LOVE to meet her. I'm saving up so when she has her red tour around the world (if she does) I can but backstage passes. I am not gonna say how much I have, but it's a lot and I think I'll have enough. Sort of.
My saying's r:
'Love me, hate me, just don't label me'
'B ure self , unless u can b a unicorn, then b a unicorn'
'forget the risk and take the fall, if it's what you want then it's worth it all'
'where theres a sparkle theres a sky' and
'life is what you make it'
I am in love with Louis Tomlinson. He's perfect!
I love animals so much! My fave animal is Baby turtles and lion cubs. I wanted to be a vet for a while but I can't stand seeing animals bleed. It's scary.
I believe life needs more love because the world doesn't have enough. If people had more love and compassion there wouldn't be people in poverty, or parent less children, or racism or sickness. More people would live if there was more love. Love doesn't make the world go round , I get that, but it's what makes it worth the ride. Just spinning in circles and doing nothing for others is boring, it has no purpose. Love is what makes it exciting.
Something I don't understand is NFL , it really confuses me. Like what does football have to do with numbers and it's just a very confusing game to me. I hate John travolta and my best friend makes me listen to the Beatles and the bee gees. I sorta like them. But don't tell her that ;)
Btw my name isn't actually sky evered but this is a social network so I don't wanna put my real name
I love swimming. The water is so refreshing. When I'm older I'm gonna be a part-time lifeguard and a professional dancer. The ocean calms me. Ever since I was six I went to the beach every weekend. The salt water in my mouth and the sand between my toes and all the brightness and happy children is just so fun. I love boogie boarding and surfing. And sandcastles r awesome too!
I love lettuce and singing really loud. I sleep in lots and play my iPod heaps. I listen to Taylor's music all the time. Something I hate is when I meet Taylor swift and have fun with her then I wake up and see it was a dream. It's sad. ;(
But it's ok because I know one day I will meet her. It's not an if or a maybe or a might. It's a WILL. Because Taylors my idol. My everything. I have to meet her, no matter what. Everything is possible if you believe in it.
My dream is to meet Taylor swift and see her. I have been to her concert (one of them) and seen her but I want to meet her , for her to know my name. I LOVE U TAYLOR!
if u read through all of that, im pretty sure ure saying 'We dont need ure life story! Just put up some pictures!' i dont kno how to put pics up yet and i kno im boring, so dont tell me
Anywayyyy Thnx for looking at my profile :D
Taylor is touring red over the US! But I'm an Aussie n I can't fly to America to c a concert ;( But I'm sure she will tour red in aus sometime this yr or next yr. wen she does I'm SOOO getting mosh pit seats!


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Tyler Blum might not play 11-man football now, but the talented two-way Iowa prospect certainly will.
Originally Published: October 14, 2004By Tom Lemming | Special to ESPN Insider
I can't remember the last time anyone playing eight-man football earned All-American honors. However, this year Tyler Blum is an eight-man football standout who is certainly deserving of All-American honors. In fact, I recently named him to the West squad for the U.S. Army All-American game.
The 6-foot-6, 240-pounder is from the very small western Iowa town of Walnut. Blum dominated last season at both the tight end and defensive end positions. Last season, he caught 33 passes for 375 yards and 9 touchdowns and totaled 50 solo tackles, 10 quarterback sacks, 19 tackles for losses and picked off one pass. Well, he is off to an even better start this season. Blum has 75 tackles, seven quarterback sacks, one interception and three forced fumbles playing defensive tackle, defensive end and some linebacker in his first six games. On offense, he's caught 25 passes for 330 yards and five touchdowns. Tyler is also a national name in wrestling, having taken state in the 215-pound weight class this past winter. Walnut High School combines with Atlantic High School to form quite a wrestling squad. Both schools are small enough, where they are allowed to combine athletes in wrestling and compete at the 2A level. Recruiting fans may recognize Atlantic high school as the school that produced former All-American offensive lineman Blake Larson four years ago.
Tyler Blum made 50 solo tackles in 2003.
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Friend is doing outlaw. I'm supporting and have really no idea of what they want from me. They don't let on, are fairly independant but I'm sure on the day will accept the help that they haven't indicated might be useful
I can't imagine how I'm going to get around the course to see them, where will be the best place to be and what should I carry apart from a defibrillator...
So what would you want from me if I was supporting you?
Scream every last ounce of breath from your lungs and don't reserve that treatment just for the person you've come to support.
Beer and an adrenalin injection.
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So what would you want from me if I was supporting you?
chicken soup on the run - it's the best pick me up after drinking and eating your way through sweet sickly stuff all day
The biggest motivator is just being there. I passed my friend spectating at 100 miles last year. I was in a real low, and he had just about managed to get to see me. It's irrational how much that picks you up, but don't worry about that. Just get out there and cheer.
come and join the pirate feed station, then you can throw bottles at your friend
Just a friendly face waving and cheering, really. That's all I want from supporters.
Cheer and wave at everyone. Try and be at the finish line with a bag full of goodies and strong arms to carry them home
Pork pies, chicken soup and Guinness..... oookay
Silent Assasin - planning that already, Just not sure if I would be expected to be at the swim, at the 50 mile bike mark, at the 100 mile mark and dotted around the run course.... not sure I'm fit enough for this!
So no special rules about hovering anywhere at any particular point - just turn up and scream?
lots of shouting and screaming and you are amazing and LOOKING GREAT and maybe even a really big embarassing banner!!!
on both my recent 26.2 (IM in training), i knew exactly which miles my friends/support were going to be at. I can not tell you the boost it gave me knowing where they were going to be. I texted them a piccie on the morning of the race of my outfit, so they knew what to look out for. I also gave them strict red and black jelly babies in a freezer bag instructions for collection when i sped past At this years VLM they were first at mile 17 and no suprise that mile 16 was my quickest!!! they were also at mile 23 and then the end, at which point i had hugs and was told how flippin amazing i had run (despite missing my target by 26 seconds) then one of them produced a bottle of Corona for me!!! i nearly cried!!!
i supported two friends recently at a half IM and i didnt know what either of them were wearing/which bikes they had so i didnt spot them till the run!!! oops!
OW - at the Pirate feed station, which is at mile 60.5 and 83.5 (its on the loop), I think the plan will be to wave people off at the swim start, leg it up to the bike feed station, see everyone through twice and then leg it back to watch people finish. So should see people at least four times - come and join us!
"I also gave them strict red and black jelly babies"
did i say something wrong
In no particular order - remain calm whilst they wibble, up to and including a medicinal slap if needed, carry things, double check their packing/transition checklists, be out on the course wherever you can to yell supportive if not necessary true things, and be in the finish chute with a camera and a cold beer. Avoid Pirates, or you'll find yourself signed up and looking for a sherpa next year
The one time I've sherpa'd, for a friend doing Blenheim sprint, I think I was more nervous than he was!
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OW - at the Pirate feed station, which is at mile 60.5 and 83.5 (its on the loop), I think the plan will be to wave people off at the swim start, leg it up to the bike feed station, see everyone through twice and then leg it back to watch people finish. So should see people at least four times - come and join us!
Raf - we will need to set the feed station up and make the bottles ready for the first cyclist through (at whatever time I posted on the support thread). It may not be possible for everyone to watch the swim start.


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|I've always wanted to wear a proper kimono as I've seen so many lovely designs and I've always loved oriental things, but at the same time if I'm at an event then I'd still REALLY want to use that opportunity to cosplay as a specific character. So I thought that it would be a great idea to cosplay as Mulan since I'd get to do both at once ( and I love Disney, too ) ^_^
I think that the colours of her kimono are really pretty and I also really like her geisha-style face-paints as well so that will be fun to do. It will also be nice to do something that is both more " costumey " and feminine. And as well as having a nice outfit design I like that she is a very strong and independent character rather than being a damsel-in-distress ^_^
No plans for when I'll do this yet, it's just penciled in for " whenever. "
Yeys for disney cosplay. I think this will look pretty on you.
Whenever you do this, I might do another variant of Mulan or Pocohantas (just hope my hair will be long at the time cos I'm a cheap skate who don't want to spend ££'s on wigs)
Thanks =3
Yeah, I think it would be fun if we both did Disney cosplays at the same time ^_^
I'll want to see this!
Thanks, I really love her design ^^


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BRAVO: The three cocktails offered at the MFA's restaurant.
Inside the museum, Bravo (Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston; 617.369.3474) is offering three cocktails for the duration of the exhibit. "So many restaurants look for inspiration — oh, it's Valentine's Day, oh, it's Christmas — we've got built-in inspiration right across from our front door," says Anthony Sosa, the MFA's director of restaurants and the mind behind the cocktails. The John Swinger Sargent ($8.50) is a creamy, sweet kick of a drink made with Knob Creek bourbon, Starbucks cream liqueur, and splashes of cream and sour mix, served in a snifter rimmed with chocolate sugar. "We wanted to make a fancy French drink with a bourbon base — because there's nothing more American than bourbon," notes Sosa.
Bravo's Pink Madame X with a Sapphire Ring ($9.50) is inspired by Sargent's masterpiece of the woman in the long black gown. Made with Bombay Sapphire gin, orange curaçao, pink-grapefruit juice, and garnished with a festive wedge of star fruit, it's fresh, light, and summery. "A good drink for the patio," says bartender Gilberto Lopez, gesturing outside to the patio overlooking a courtyard.
Mary Cassatt was the most "French" of the American painters in Paris, so it makes sense that the drink she inspired is Champagne-based (and by far the most festive). For Ms. Cassatt's Champagne Cocktail ($9.75), a strawberry soaked in bitters and dipped in strawberry sugar is dropped into a glass of Champagne for a bubbly, fizzing sweetness.
The Oak Bar (138 St. James Street, Boston, 617.267.5300), the ultra-plush bar at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, is also offering a drink inspired by Sargent's Madame X — and like the drinks at the MFA, it captures the essence of the exhibit. The luxurious Madame X ($25) is made with 150th Anniversary Grand Marnier and a splash of orange bitters, topped with Deutz Champagne, and garnished with a twist of orange. It's light, dry, and elegant in its simplicity. Sip this drink with jazz — the most American music — playing in the background, and you've got both spirits of the exhibit embodied.
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I am a nurse and I had the patient from hell today (I have to post anon so that I am not violating HIPPA laws)
I have my BSN (bachelor's of science in nursing) and I work on a great labor and delivery floor. For the most part, I get great patients, their families are usually wonderful and often by the time the mom delivers I do get connected to the family. Usually, I LOVE my job but oh my goodness, today I had the patients from hillbilly central. I kid you not, the mom of the patient was there with her DH who also happened to be the brother of the patient's dad ( so the woman left or was left by the father of her child and then got with his brother). Then I find out that the father of the baby (who was there) was the son of the girl's step dad making the father of the baby her cousin and her step brother. Then the patient's sister came with her 4 kids, not one was over 6 and everyone thought it was funny that they were running around the room with no shoes on and adorable when "JR went and done crapped on the "terilt" "JR looked to be about 4, I sure as heck hope he is "crapping on the "terlit""). But then in walks the patient's dad, who, as it turns out was especially excited to be there because this is the first one of his grandchildren he is going to be around for the birth because he just got out of prison. It was bad because when you work labor and delviery, you usually only have one or two patients but you are with them a LOT, between checking contraction, doing vital signs, keeping an eye on the baby's heart rate I am in the room more then out of it so I was got to spend the WHOLE DAY with these people!!! YAY FOR ME Just when I thought it that this was the epitome of white trash ( I am white, I can say white trash) the parents of the baby's father came (mom got there a bit before dad) and they were a fun bunch. You see mom and dad are getting divorced because dad was cheating on mom with the neighbor who I swear was a big as a house (meanwhile the dad's mom looked pretty good, can't figure that one out) and he was considerate enough to bring his mistress to the hospital, long story short, I had to call security on the mistress and the baby's grandfather and they have to be escorted out because the mistress was threatening the wife saying that she (the mother of the father of the baby) had no right being there and she should stay away from "her man". I would just like to say that if you go to the hospital to visit someone, PLEASE, for the love of God, don't ask their nurse, don't ask her to check your mole, especially a mole that is usually covered in clothing, just sayin. I need a drink, if you read all of this, thanks for hanging in there.
WOW!!!! You better make that TWO drinks and add a bubble bath, too!!
Thank you for everything you do!!
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Where? I'm near Macon!
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I could not stop giggling. Thank you. I can laugh. I live in Georgia. LMAO
You earned your paycheck triple time today lol!!
"terlit"..... you're going to make me wake my kids up. LMAO. Sorry you had a bad day, but it made my night!
I can NOT wait till our contract is up and we get to move out of this hell hole! If they were not paying off his 250k in student loans in 3 years there is no way in hell I would live here by choice. I mean literally what you described is what I hear in every isle of the grocery store here.I feel bad for DH sometimes...lol
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LOL. I love when my DH comes homes from the hospital with similar stories. He is an ER doctor and is contracted with a rural heath loan repayment program. Which means we DO live in hill billy hell. He feels so sorry for his nurses that have to get to 'know' the patients that are crazy! He at least has the excuse of being the only doctor on call and is to busy to talk...lol
I am SURE he has some fun stories. I work in a big hospita in a nice area so most of the patients we get are really nice, normal people but since we can handle high risk and the small hospital 30 min away can't we get people like this when they are high risk.
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The World Social Forum (WSF), celebrating its 10th anniversary, is set to begin on Monday, January 25th to 29th, 2010, in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
Instead of converging to just one place, The World Social Forum will take place in a decentralized manner having at its core 27 national, regional and local events spread throughout the world along 2010.
In greater Porto Alegre, "The Social Forum 10 Years On" will be happening in Gravataí, Canoas, São Leopoldo, Novo Hamburgo and Sapiranga.
Given the importance of the date and of the event, some heads of state are to attend, amongst them: Lula, Evo Morales, Mojica and Fernando Lugo, from Latin America; as well as several other ministers and important Brazilian politicians such as the presidential hopefuls Dilma Rouseff and Marina silva, senator Heloísa Helena and congressman Ciro Gomes, all of them big names in Brazilian politics.
One of the chief events in this year's forum will be the International Seminar "10 Years On: Challenges and Proposals for Another Possible World" with over 70 intellectuals and other social leaders from all over the planet in attendance. The seminar will take place on the morning of the 25th.
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This is a blog to chronicle this portion of the life of Staff Sgt. Jason Ross, my son, as he mends, after an I.E.D. explosion, on March 7, 2011, while serving his country in Afghanistan.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
May 31, 2012 - Happy 29th Birthday Jason!
With that being said, as the day progressed the comfort level did begin to go from very bad to tolerable and then finally to able to get up in his chair. Of course that last part didn't happen until later in the evening and just from a planning point of view, I was glad to see that he had gotten better. Today is Jason's 29th birthday and not only were his godparents here, there were also a few people coming over to kind of celebrate with him. Anthony was the first to arrive, and he came in and had a nice visit with Jason when Yolanda and Steven came back. Now all of them were in his room and visiting, and just having some folks to talk to helped to make Jason feel better. I had just gotten back from picking up the girls when Yolanda and Steve showed up, so it was kind of nice walking in together. A short time later, maybe an hour and a half, Gary, Jeff and Matt came in , and that was good, because they brought the dinner. All told, we had 10 people all sitting around the tables sharing food and conversation and it was nice.
Speaking of nice, I think now would be a good time to recognize a man whom we have yet to meet who has been helping Linda and I out with some travel help. He has paid for Linda's air fare down here, and has offered to do it again. The first time was over Mother's day, and as a result the tickets were kind of expensive, and he didn't baulk at all. This next time will be next week, and he is doing this all in the honor of Lt. Chris Salisbury, USMC, his son, who died a few years ago. I am looking forward to the day I get to meet this man, as I'd really enjoy being able to say, "Thank you." to his face.
Anyway, when the "dinner-birthday party" was over everyone recognized that Jason was needing to call it a night, and left. I was just happy that I didn't have to chase anyone out of the house. Even still, after everyone was gone, Jason wanted to help with the little bit of clean up that was still needing to be done. Granted, it wasn't much, but I wanted him to get back down and told him that I would take care of it. Marines, they just have that need to keep helping. Tomorrow Jason does not have any appointments, so we can relax for three days now. Not even sure if we're taking the girls in to day care, so we'll make the call in the morning. It was a good day, overall, and I was happy to see it end the way it did. Thank you, for all your continued support and prayers.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So very thankful that you're here to celebrate it! Next year you'll be able to really party!ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousMay 31, 2012 at 10:59 PM
Happy Birthday Jason! and many, many, more. I'm sorry you are in such pain. I'm happy that you are laying low and taking care of yourself. I am so looking forward to hearing the wounds have closed. YOU ARE THE BRAVEST MAN and I am so honored to be your friend. I am praying for you tonight that the pain can subside.ReplyDelete
I also will pray for the gentleman who lost his son, Lt. Chris Salisbury. God bless you all.
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- AnonymousMay 31, 2012 at 11:51 PM
Happy Birthday, Jason. Just keep taking care of yourself and the healing will continue. Praying for your pain to ease and for faster healing. Prayers also for Lt. Salisbury and his father.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 1, 2012 at 12:25 AM
First I would like to take this opportunity to thanks you George for writing this blog. You are doing a great job! Give yourself a pat on your back. Happy Birthday to Jason! I am glad that at least Jason had a nice birthday celebration. I really admire Jason, you and Linda for the determination, courage to move on. I just want you to know that Jason and your family are in my daily prayers. May Heavenly Father coninue to bless and strengthen all of you physically, spiritually and mentally as Jason travel down the road of his recovery. Its not easy but with faith and great determination the victory line is in the horizon. May Heavenly Father continue to bless Jason that all his wounds will be heal good and fast, infection free and the pain will be lesser day by day and eventually gone forever. May Heavenly Father bless and engulf all of you in HIS LOVE and carry all of you throughout this journey of recovery. I just want you to know that all of you will be in my daily prayers. Take care and God bless all of you.ReplyDelete
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Happy birthday dear Jason- sorry about the pain but proud of you all for just problemsolving it and making things feel and be better. Glad friends were able to visit...I know that means a lot. Any new ideas from the pain specialists? I wonder about some of the things I have seen used...3 day fentanyl patches, etc. that could be useful...Hugs to you all.ReplyDelete


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No mandatory second pillar pensions under Labour, Muscat says
Private pension schemes, economic growth and a bigger overall workforce would guard against the need to introduce a mandatory second-pillar pension within the next legislature, Labour leader Joseph Muscat said this morning.
Speaking outside St Vincent De Paul residential home, the PL leader said Labour was committed to not raising the retirement age any further and he pledged to begin the process of increasing the minimum pension until it reached 60 per cent of the national average income - something he admitted would not be achieved within one legislature.
Dr Muscat however did not explain how the PL reconciled its calculations with those of a government-appointed pensions working group, which last year found that even a massive increase in workforce participation would not be enough to make Malta's pensions system sustainable. The group's report also said a second-pillar pension system was necessary - something social partners have agreed to oppose.
Neither political party has ever directly responded to the report findings.
Dr Muscat argued that some of the working group's conclusions were "contradictory" and said the PL would meet with group members to better understand their reasoning. He added that the government had never made its position on the working group report clear.
The PL leader also listed some of his party's other proposals for the elderly. Those with a home carer would be exempt from paying stamp duty for their carer, while pensioners who continued to work would get a full pension.
A comprehensive law regulating elderly homes would be enacted, while specialised "patient hotels" would offer short-term care for the elderly. Day care centres would be turned into "lifelong learning hubs" to better match lifelong learning aims, Dr Muscat added.
The PL leader declined to enter into the merits of the Presidential pardon granted to George Farrugia in exchange for evidence concerning oil procurement corruption. He said the pardon could only be judged on the basis of what evidence emerged from it.
He however called on the Prime Minister to make a clear statement about the emails published yesterday by The Sunday Times, which make reference to an "AG".
"I don't want to speculate, but everyone can read," Dr Muscat said. " Austin Gatt should clear the air with a proper declaration. And the government's reply yesterday was very weak - in fact it was no reply at all," he said.
Dr Muscat also said that Anglu Farrugia had been informed of the PL decision to send him to a Falklands conference as a party representative before the announcement was publicly made. He however declined to say when party officials had first approached Dr Farrugia with the offer.
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I am almost convinced that Carol Heiss was hired by Miki's competitors to 'kill' Miki! What a terrible new look Miki has!!!
This used to be one of my favorite SPs....it looked completely different last night. Horrible outfit! Ordinary hair! Unfeminine all the way around. Miki used to look ethereal, feminine, gorgeous in this program. I was stunned when I saw her come out to the ice with that dark, horrible look.
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As Energy Bill goes through third reading, slow progress hinders UK's investment potential, says EY
29 March 2013
At a time when investment in most other European markets is wavering, further delays in delivering a stable framework in the UK are weakening the country's promising prospects and holding back investment.
Commenting on the UK's position Ben Warren, Environmental Finance Leader at EY says:
"We are at a stage where the UK is presented with a unique opportunity to become a safe harbour for renewable energy investment in Europe. The foundations are there, reflected by the UK's consistent performance in our index and its current 5th place ranking, as well as its huge offshore wind potential.
"However, competing visions and strategies within the Government about the country's future energy mix, pose serious questions amongst investors about whether we can compete for capital on a global level.
"Although we are starting to see nods towards a more stable investment environment through initiatives like the Green Investment Bank (GIB) attracting significant foreign investment, more needs to be done to help the UK realise its full potential. There has never been a better time to turn the UK into the go-to market for investment in renewable energy in Europe."
New decade, new index
The latest RECAI index includes a revised methodology to reflect the shift in investment and deployment drivers and the maturing of the sector since the report's creation ten years ago. The key changes to the methodology applied to each market include: an increased focus on the role renewable energy plays in each country's energy mix, energy supply and demand, the cost competitiveness of renewable energy, the importance of decarbonisation and an increased emphasis on the economic and political stability of each particular market.
Ben Warren comments: "Market fundamentals, such as energy demand growth, security of energy supply and the affordability of renewable energy (relative to other sources), feature as some of the most prominent drivers of renewable energy growth today. Our revised methodology allows us to analyse each market's investment attractiveness much more effectively by considering these factors and weighting them accordingly."
South America and Asia Pac continue to rise as Europe and the Middle East stall
The index sees the US regain the top spot, as high barriers to entry for external investors realign China into second place. However, growth prospects for the sector in China remain strong with continued GDP growth, increasing energy demand, and the ongoing strategic importance of the sector to the local economy providing solid foundations for the future.
South America continues to grow in prominence, thanks in part to its growing energy demand. Chile's project pipeline includes 300MW-400MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, while Peru has entered the index for the first time due to good natural resources and a strong investment climate. However, new policy measures and tender cancellations in Brazil are likely to temper the rapid growth seen in the region over the last 18 months.
High levels of project activity and investment interest in Japan and Australia give the Asia Pacific region a stronger presence at the top of the index. Thailand also joins the index in this issue, boasting strong solar resource and a healthy project pipeline, as well as stable fiscal and regulatory support measures.
In Europe, Romania became the latest to slash its subsidies, reinforcing the relatively sombre mood in Eastern Europe as policy makers try to find the balance between growth and sustainability.
A number of the Middle East and North Africa countries, including Egypt, Tunisia and the UAE, have fallen out of the top 40 due to a slow recovery from the Arab Spring and an absence of clear policy frameworks delaying capacity deployment.
Transaction market – the continuing squeeze
Deal activity in the sector has been characterised by both incumbents and new entrants driving industry consolidation. There is also a strong appetite from Far East construction groups and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) seeking development pipelines of solar and wind assets to provide a distribution channel for their products.
Factors driving the levels of investment in renewables include divestment needs, market restructuring and the entry of new investors into the sector. Utilities and financial buyers are finding greater value in buying operational plants than investing in plant construction.
Warren observes: "The mismatch between project sponsors' capital expenditure plans and the corporate capacity to finance this investment will continue to drive more asset disposals. Both financial investors and OEMs under pressure from overcapacity are likely to remain the most active buyers of operational assets and development assets respectively."
Looking ahead at what is anticipated for the sector, Warren concludes: "Further consolidation can be expected in the supply chain. Depressed pricing, reduced fiscal support for renewables and continued overcapacity are all going to contribute to additional casualties in the year ahead. However, with the shift in power democratising the energy sector and increasing the power of the consumer, the future role of renewables in the energy mix is bright."


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There were more examples this week of liberal Gore-friendly media outlets trying to smooth over Al and Tipper Gore's separation. In their "Conventional Wisdom" box Newsweek gave the Gores a sideways arrow: "Famous public smoochers calling it quits after 40 years. Still, they stayed classy."
Time ran a big picture of the 2000 smooch, and underneath Belinda Luscombe wrote "In a leaked e-mail to friends, Al and wife Tipper -- whose lascivious smooch on the 2000 campaign trail is etched in the public memory like an awkward childhood experience -- announced they 'have decided to separate' after 40 years of wedlock, a duration so robust that most statisticians will still count the Gores' marriage as a success."
On Monday's edition of the NPR talk show Tell Me More with Michel Martin, former Washington Post health editor Abigail Trafford also broke out the "Bravo to them" line about the 40 years:
MICHEL MARTIN: Are you as surprised, as so many of the rest of us are, by this news about Al and Tipper Gore?
TRAFFORD: Oh, well, you know, of course. We're all surprised. We're always shocked when people - we have a certain image of them and they split up. But you know, you never know what goes on inside a marriage. And I think we should sort of turn this around. You know, 40 years is a great accomplishment. It's not as though you can take away those 40 years. I say bravo to them.
And this is one of the differences between divorce that occurs late in life and early divorces. In late divorces, you can't erase the past. That's still a glorious past.
MARTIN: You're saying that the 40 years together is still a victory and an accomplishment of which they should be proud, even if the marriage didn't go the distance.
TRAFFORD: Exactly right. Absolutely.
Sally Quinn, the first to blame George W. Bush for the breakup, took the rejoicing to an extreme last Sunday from ther perch at the Washington Post On Faith page in an article titled "The Gift of the Gores."
Rejoice. Al and Tipper have split up.
I know, I know. Separation and divorce are supposed to be bad. Marriage is a sacrament to many, a promise and a moral commitment to God and each other. Certainly everyone I talked to was shocked that the Gores were letting go of that commitment. "How sad" was their initial reaction.
But there's another way to look at it. The Gores have handled their decision to separate with dignity and grace. In doing so, they have given us all a great gift -- an opportunity for a deeply important and mature conversation about the changing nature of marriage in a time when women have equal opportunities, when people are getting married later in life and when life expectancy is much longer.
Not only should we respect their decision, but in some ways we should rejoice in it.
Quinn repeated the Bush line:
Her role as wife of the Congressman, the Senator, the Vice President and the presidential candidate was all-consuming. Then, just as she was about to become First Lady, a role that would give her the clout to make a difference, the Supreme Court handed the presidency to George W. Bush. Al won the election but lost the presidency, a devastating turn of events that sent him into a deep depression.
Imagine what that must have been like for Tipper. Her entire life had been tied to his career. Suddenly, it was all gone. "Poor Al," everyone thought. "Is Al OK? How's Al taking it?" What about Tipper? Not only did she lose her career, but she lost her husband, too, at least emotionally.
After he came out of his depression, Al's new career as Nobel Prize-winning environmental activist kept him traveling the globe. His new interests were not hers. Tipper had been the good wife for 40 years. Now it is time for her.
Quinn insisted the Gores made the right decision to marry, and also the right decision to separate, and even though she was writing for the "On Faith" page, she made no reference to that old notion that what God has joined, let no man separate.


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- Hire a car for five hours for just 49 with ThalysDrive!
- Enjoy a 10% discount on current rates for Europcar tourist vehicles. Thalys recommends the eco fleet so you can continue your journey using more environmentally-friendly transport methods.
Access: Customers are met at the station by a Europcar agent who will take them to the nearest Europcar facility (2km) to collect their vehicle.
- Take advantage of P+R , Park+Ride: park your car on the outskirts of the city and use public transport to get to the station.
- Check on the traffic situation on ANWB (in Dutch).
Nearly half of all journeys in Amsterdam are made by bicycle, and this means of transport is particularly well-suited for going to the station or coming back from it.
- Take your bicycle on board Thalys! You can travel at no extra cost with your folding bike or by putting your bicycle, with the front wheel removed, into a carrying case (max. size: 120 x 90cm). You can put your bicycle in the luggage area.
- Plan your bicycle route. (In Dutch)
- Free, covered parking for bicycles is located at the station exit.
- Hire a bicycle in the station using Macbike .
Airport connections
All Thalys trains go to Amsterdam Schiphol International airport, so you can get there directly from France or Belgium. The station platforms are located under the terminal's main hall.
More Thalys TheCard benefits
- Thalys TheCard members enjoy special benefits for their travel.
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WATCH: Giants kid gives ball to crying D-backs kid
Is there no hope for humanity? Before you answer that question, watch this.
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During the course of Monday's Giants-Diamondbacks game, one young Snakes rooter was most upset that the fates did not grace him with a foul ball. In response, one young Giants fan, moved by a generosity of spirit, did this ...
Thanks a lot: Now the first kid thinks that every time he cries, he gets a silver-coated baseball.
Actually, no, that was a really cool gesture on the part of Giants Kid. Make him a diplomat for the good of us all.