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THE new mufti of Australia began his first day in the role with strong but gentle advice for the Federal Government.
"There is no 'yes sir' business here," was Sheik Fehmi Naji el-Imam's message. "We always like give and take. We have to apply the Australian fair go.
"We would like to tell the Federal Government ... we belong to this country, and we are part of it. We would like to offer as much as we can to make the country successful in every field and in every way."
He praised the Government as a good role model for other Western governments with Muslim minorities for "the way they look after us".
Sheik Fehmi, who turns 80 this year, is a frail figure with a walking stick, who finds speaking more effort than it used to be, but the twinkle in his eyes is undimmed. At a news conference, he relished sparring with the media. Questioned about his Australian identity, Sheik Fehmi asked the reporter how old he was - 31. "Then I'm more Australian than you because I've been here more than 55 years."
Of his recovery from a stroke last year, Sheik Fehmi said: "I feel good, but who knows what could happen to you the next day or in the next hour? It's in the hands of God."
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25. 6. 2004 - Czech Airlines Shareholders' meeting approved the Company's Strategy for 2004- 2014
Prague, 25 June 2004
Today, the Czech Airlines (CSA) Shareholders approved the Company's Strategy for the 2004-2014 period at its regular meeting.
"CSA's vision is to be a modern, dynamically-developing, cost-optimized air carrier, aggressively taking advantage of the opportunities available in the field of its business," says Jaroslav Tvrdík, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, CSA.
The main strategic objective of CSA is to increase the value of the company and to maximize profit, while minimizing the cumulative loss from previous periods is planned for 2006 at the latest.
To realize the CSA vision and the strategic objectives, a strategy of internal optimization and external expansion will be implemented.
Internal optimization as a condition for Company profitability and efficiency
The strategy of internal optimization is focused on process, structure and cost restructuring with the objective of increasing company efficiency and reducing unit costs by 10-20%.
External expansion as a condition for keeping a share of the growing market
The strategy of external expansion is focused on:
- achieving a minimum share of 55% in the number of transported passengers at the home-base hub
- renewal and development of the fleet
- extended integration in the SkyTeam alliance and the strategic anchoring of CSA on the Central and Eastern European markets.
The main measure to fulfil the strategy of external expansion is the Plan for network development 2004-2014, which is based on marketing analyses and prognoses of air transport market growth. The plan also estimates the growth in the number of transported passengers, it should exceed 5.5 million passengers in 2006, and the plan estimates that almost 8 million passengers will use CSA services in 2014.
The necessary condition for the implementation of the strategic objectives and the Plan for network development is the renewal and development of the fleet as specified in the Fleet development plan 2006-2014.
In 2006, the CSA fleet will have 50 airplanes (4 long-haul, 34 medium-haul, and 12 short-haul) and in 2014 the plan estimates that there will be more than sixty airplanes.
The successful implementation of the CSA Strategy, especially the Plan for network development and the Fleet development plan, is covered in the Financial plan 2004-2014 and ensures the following:
- an operating income in 2005-2014 exceeding 1 billion CZK annually
- permanent net income
- the covering of all obligations from operations and planned investments
Jaroslav Tvrdík commented on the newly approved strategy: "Growing economic and operations indicators for the five months of this year and their impact on the cash-flow growth and the development of financial productivity confirm the positive impact of the CSA Strategy on the growth of company value."
One of the pillars of the approved strategy is the substantial modernization of the CSA fleet
The modernization of the short-haul fleet was already begun this year with the introduction of new ATR 42-500 airplanes and its completion is planned by 2007. The long-haul fleet will be developed according to the offer of available capacities on the market, with an ambition to modernize it in 2006.
The medium-haul fleet which is the backbone of the CSA fleet and is principal for company development, will see a complete change in the 2005-2014 period. The current Boeing 737-400's and 737-500's will be replaced by Airbus A320's or a new generation of Boeing 737's.
At the end of April this year, CSA has initiated a tender for 12 new medium-haul airplanes for 2006-2008 and has addressed the two most important aircraft manufacturers, Airbus S.A.S and The Boeing Company.
The decisive criterion for the evaluation of offers will be their complex and long-term economic profitability for CSA. Czech Airlines plans to add the first new generation medium-haul airplanes into its fleet in spring 2005.
The expansion and modernization of the medium-haul fleet is one of the basic conditions for the further development of CSA. New airplanes will allow CSA to take advantage of several business opportunities that are economically attractive yet difficult to access with the current fleet – especially the opening of flights to new destinations, particularly those destinations where the current CSA Boeing 737's cannot be operated. New airplanes will also allow CSA to offer a wider range of services and travel comfort to passengers.
The acquisition of new generation medium-haul airplanes is also the fundamental condition for the long-term improvement of CSA competitiveness on the air transport market.
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Docket Management
Docket: 02D-0081 - A Modified Lot-Release Spec for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Assays Used to Test Blood
Comment Number: EC -1
Accepted - Volume 1
Comment Record
Ms. Anita Ducca
2002-07-10 16:43:43
American Red Cross Biomedical Services
Comments for FDA General
1. General Comments
July 10, 2002 Docket Management Branch (HFA-305) Docket No. 02D-0081 Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Draft Guidance for Industry: A Modified Lot-Release Specification for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Assays Used to Test Blood, Blood Components and Source Plasma Donations. (67 FR 17704; April 11, 2002; Docket No. 02D-0081) Dear Docket Officer: This letter is to provide public comments on behalf of the American Red Cross (Red Cross) concerning the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) draft guidance "A Modified Lot-Release Specification for Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Assays Used to Test Blood, Blood Components and Source Plasma Donations" (hereafter referred to as The Draft Guidance). The Red Cross is committed to the safety of our volunteer donors, the patients, and the public we serve. The Red Cross, through our 36 Blood Service regions and eight testing laboratories , supplies approximately half of the nation's blood for transfusion needs. The Red Cross further processes and fractionates volunteer donated blood into plasma derivatives. The Red Cross fully supports the intent of this guidance, which is to increase the sensitivity of HBsAg assays for blood donation screening. The following comments address specific sections in The Draft Guidance. Section II: Background The Red Cross is concerned that The Draft Guidance does not establish a transition plan to aid in the implementation of the new lot release criteria. Specifically, The Draft Guidance states: FDA believes that this [approach] will result in minimal or no disruption in the availability of HBsAg assays for blood establishments during the implementation of changes in lot release specifications. However, the Red Cross is highly concerned about our ability to make the computer system modifications necessary to implement Ortho Clinical Diagnostics' HBsAg System 3 before October 31, 2002. Because the Red Cross was planning to implement PRISM technology months ago, our National Testing Laboratories are not operating on the Ortho Assay System (OAS) version needed to support the Ortho Clinical Diagnostic HBsAg System 3 assay. The Red Cross not only will need to implement this new assay but will also need to implement the assay server system, OAS 2.0, to support the execution of this assay. In addition, the Red Cross will need to modify the laboratory information system (i.e., Data Management System) to accommodate the HBsAg System 3 assay as it will now be required to transmit to the DMS as "HB3" instead of "HBS". The unplanned implementation of Ortho Clinical Diagnostics' HBsAg System 3 will also require the implementation of the Ortho Clinical Diagnostics' HBsAg System 3 neutralization assay within the Red Cross. This will involve modifications to the Confirmatory Laboratory information system. That said, the Red Cross recommends that The Draft Guidance provide a well-defined transition plan so that an uninterrupted supply of HBsAg kits meeting the FDA lot release specifications for both the 0.5 ng/mL and 0.2-0.3 ng/mL panels be readily available. Due to circumstances leading to the decision to implement Ortho Clinical Diagnostics' HBsAg System 3 assay when FDA licensed, the Red Cross is concerned about the magnitude of change required by our organization to implement this assay. While the Red Cross will make every effort to convert to HBsAg System 3, on or before December 1, 2002, we are gravely concerned about an October 31, 2002 implementation date for this guidance. As we explain below, there is also some ambiguity regarding the application of The Draft Guidance's deadline. Section III. Recommendations and Section IV Implementation The Red Cross believes that The Draft Guidance requires clarification as to the meaning of the implementation date. Specifically, The Draft Guidance provides FDA's expectations for the performance of the test kits in Section III and an implementation date in Section IV as follows: FDA recommends that HBsAg detection assays that are used to test blood, blood components, and Source Plasma donations have a lower limit of detection capability of 0.50 ng HBsAg/mL or less. The expected performance of test kits that are used to test blood and Source Plasma donations when testing the CBER HBsAg Lot-Release Panel #12 is shown in the following Table. This guidance is intended for implementation by October 31, 2002. The Red Cross interprets these statements to mean that the lot release criteria for manufacturers' submitted HBsAg kits will change effective October 31, 2002 such that all manufactured product lots submitted to CBER on or after October 31, 2002 must meet the new requirement. Further, blood establishments can continue to use HBsAg kits manufactured before October 31, 2002 that meet the old specification until supplies are exhausted. Therefore, the Red Cross believes FDA does not mean that Blood establishments will have implemented and are using HBsAg test kits meeting new specifications by October 31, 2002. If this interpretation is correct, the Red Cross recommends that FDA revise Section IV to state "This guidance is intended for implementation by test kit manufacturers by October 31, 2002." Alternative Approach The Red Cross believes that allowing implementation of the PRISM technology, including HBsAg assays, is an appropriate, and optimal, alternative to implement increased HBsAg panel sensitivity and specificity. The Red Cross encourages FDA to consider allowing this alternative by coordinating the new lot release criteria with the FDA approval of the PRISM HBsAg assay. This would ensure the availability of the most sensitive testing platform, meet the intent of this guidance and allow implementation of state of the art process control features offered by PRISM. The added benefits of this alternative include minimizing chances of human error on any infectious diseases screening assay, not only HBsAg. In addition, Red Cross would only have to perform one implementation (i.e., PRISM) in lieu of two implementations (i.e., Ortho upgrade and PRISM) thereby increasing efficiency. Conclusion The Red Cross appreciates this opportunity to comment on The Draft Guidance. If you have any questions, please contact Anita Ducca, Director of Regulatory Affairs, at 703-312-5601 or Susan Stramer, Ph.D., Executive Scientific Officer, at 301-212-2801. Sincerely, Gary Dolch, Ph.D. Senior Vice President Quality and Regulatory Affairs Biomedical Services


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Oostduinkerke is within easy reach of a range of colorful West Flanders's attractions. Among the places not to miss are the fabulous Stadshalle and the remarkable Plopsaland De Panne. Also, be sure to check out the De Panne Beach and Ijzertoren.
Be sure to visit some of the nearby museums and galleries, which help make the area such a rewarding holiday destination. Spend a while discovering the exhibits at Talbot House in Poperinge and Permeke Museum in Jabbeke.
There are many natural gifts here as well, so make sure you enjoy the chance to get outdoors. Stretch your legs and head to a local beach, such as Ostend Beach in Ostend.
While you are here, head to some of the local sights such as the Langemark German War Cemetery in Ypres and the Diksmuide Town Hall in Diksmuide. These spots are a magnet for locals and tourists alike. To get a little closer to West Flanders's heart and soul, pay a visit to the area's most sacred sites, such as the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Ostend.
Discover Oostduinkerke's passion for sports at Jan Breydel Stadium, Bruges. This is home to Club Brugge soccer team and the Cercle Brugge. When the full-time hooter blows, follow the throngs of local fans to the nearby pubs to relive the match's greatest moments.
When you're ready to rest your weary head after enjoying the many charms of Oostduinkerke, check in to one of the area's many accommodation options. The All Suites Appart Hotel Dunkerque, the Ramada Ostend and the Premiere Classe Dunkerque Est - Armbouts Cappel, Armbouts-Cappel are just some of the most popular accommodation options here.


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The whole Kardashian crew hit the red carpet for the E! 20th Anniversary party last night looking like they just played the stock market and bought out all shares of Sequins R' Us and Shiny Dress Barn. Each one hit the carpet donning super festive sparklers, but at least they looked good doing it.
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May 3, 2013 - The Associated PressCHEYENNE -- A federal jury took just over an hour Thursday to convict an Australian man who said he robbed a bank in Wyoming so he could give money to the homeless.
Corey Donaldson, a burly 40-year-old, acted as his own attorney during the trial. He wrapped up his case Thursday without presenting any evidence or calling any witnesses.
Instead, Donaldson put all his bets on an impassioned closing argument, imploring the jury to find that he was justified in taking the money.
U.S. District Judge Alan B. Johnson had prohibited Donaldson from arguing that he was justified in robbing the US Bank in Jackson of more than $140,000 on New Year's Eve, and the judge sustained several objections from the prosecution during the closing argument.
Bank manager Jared Thomas Williams testified this week that he was terrified and turned over the cash after Donaldson told him that a Mexican cartel was ready blow up the building.
In his closing argument, Donaldson likened himself to Robin Hood. He told jurors that his actions were similar to those who stood up to British oppression in the American Revolution.
And Donaldson urged jurors to "consider Rosa Parks, a black woman who broke the law by sitting in a white person's seat."
"Even if the death penalty were available to you, I would still have done what I did to alleviate human suffering," Donaldson told the jury.
Donaldson confessed to investigators after he was arrested in Utah in late January. He told them he had intended to contact the FBI on his own and that he had given money away to needy people at a homeless shelter and others.
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There are at least 2 colleges in Fayetteville that have graduate programs. The specific degree types offered by each school are included below. Popular graduate degrees include Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
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The Anderson County Middle School archery team ruled the Woodford County Invitational Tournament Saturday, taking first place with 3,288 points of a possible 3,600.
The Mustangs boasted five individual medalists with eighth-grader Henry Thompson taking first place in the middle school boys division and earning the top overall score in the tournament.
Measures of improvement in Anderson County boys' tennis often come in small doses.
For example, as a team the Bearcats were winless a year ago but have beaten Franklin County and Nelson County in the first month of the 2017 season. Yet, the struggles remain constant for the Anderson program.
"We only lost one senior and the addition of Job Bush has been a good fill in. He has caught on quick," says Anderson coach Seann Speray, now in his second season of leading the program.
Anderson County could not get the bats going last Thursday night in Louisville.
The Lady Bearcats, ranked 17th in the state, managed only four hits against No. 12 Mercy as the Jaguars took a 3-1 decision in high school softball action.
Anderson's Bailey Curry, Sammy Rogers, Lexi Tinsley and Kelsey Sutherland were the only Lady Bearcats to reach base on hits. Anderson coach Brent Aldridge said Mercy pitcher Lexi Ray, who has committed to Tennessee-Martin, "is pretty good. We just need to swing it a little better."
Anderson County junior Evan Kays turned in a strong performance in only her second track meet Saturday, placing sixth in the 200- and 400-meter dashes at the Heart of the Bluegrass meet, held at Alvis Johnson Field in Harrodsburg.
Kays scored Anderson's only points, placing sixth in the 200-meter dash and eighth in the 400 meters to score Anderson's only points in the prestigious meet.
By now, we all know the annual pattern around Kentucky Wildcat basketball.
John Calipari gets mega-talented recruits to wear the Blue and White, usually amassing what the recruiting gurus tab as the nation's best class. A team loaded with talented freshmen makes deep run in NCAA Tournament -- a national championship and three other Final Four trips. Then, the heralded class heads for the riches of the NBA while Calipari reloads his roster.
It's the old one-and-done thing.
Three weeks into the 2017 high school softball season, Anderson County remains a major work in progress.
As their short trip to the Collins Spring Break Bash indicated last weekend, the Lady Bearcats can be very good. Anderson was named champion of the tournament after winning four of five games. It was, by far, the finest outing of the year for the Lady Cats, who improved to 6-4.
The Lady Bearcats pounded the ball in the four wins, scoring 49 runs and winning three of the games by the "mercy rule."
Some hot bats and solid defensive play helped Anderson County salvage a 12-8 win over Boone County in high school baseball action Saturday at Morehead City Park.
The game was the final one of a short three-game spring break trip for the Bearcats.
To get some perspective on the Anderson County High School track and field program, all one needs to do is look at numbers.
We're not necessarily talking about sprint times, personal records or how far someone jumps. It's more basic.
"This year, we have 26-28 kids out," says Anderson coach Catina Sims. "We had 17 last year. We have added some sprinters this year. We have some distance runners who are cross country runners who didn't run track last year. We have added a couple of throwers."
The difference between high school basketball ecstasy and agony came down to the ball falling one way or the other.
It sounds like an oversimplification, but it is true. Anderson County's Cobe Penny launched a short runner, a shot Anderson assistant coach Bryan Hyatt said Penny would hit 90 percent of the time – with 1.9 seconds left in the Eighth Region championship game against Collins.
A year's difference in Anderson County baseball keeps showing up on the scoreboard.
At least that is how it has been in the early going of the 2017 season and it has not been more evident than in the Bearcats' 3-2 win over visiting Franklin County last Tuesday.
The Bearcats rallied from a 2-0 deficit, then scored the winning run by executing a double steal that saw the winning run cross home plate during a rundown.
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Type of Document Dissertation Author Wells, Anthony Orando Author's Email Address email@example.com URN etd-05042010-140549 Title The Role of Social Support and Stress Appraisals in the Relationship between Interpersonal Problems and Emotional Reactivity in Young Women with Histories of Childhood Maltreatment Degree PhD Department Psychology Advisory Committee
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Date of Defense 2010-04-02 Availability restricted AbstractIn comparison to their non-maltreated peers, adult survivors of child maltreatment experience more social and emotional maladjustment; however, survivors can be resilient when they have adequate psychological and social resources to cope with abuse sequelae. Similarly, stress and health studies have shown that social support schemas are stress buffers that attenuate negatively-valenced emotional reactivity. As a result of interpersonal problems, however, some individuals might interpret current relationships more negatively and expect little support in the future. Young women (ages ranging from 18 to 23) with histories of child maltreatment were administered a harassment task while their cardiac activity, emotional states, and stress appraisals were assessed. Before the stressor, the women were randomly assigned to either of two schema priming conditions: thinking and writing about a supportive person (social support schema condition) or a casual acquaintance (control condition). In comparison to women in the control condition, women in the support condition evidenced less state anger and heart rate variability (i.e., rMSSD) reactivity in response to the laboratory stressor; however, the support schema and reactivity relationship did not vary significantly between women with high versus low interpersonal problems. The support schema and state anger reactivity relationship was fully mediated by primary stress appraisals (e.g., feeling challenged and feeling intimidated), but not secondary stress appraisal (e.g., feeling in control). These findings suggest that there are nuances in the relationship between support schema and reactivity. Clinical and research implications are discussed. Files
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Unable to find date of death for Nellie (Ellen) Donahue O'Neill. She was born in Jacksons Patch in 1887. Second
Daughter of Annie Lynch and Patrick Donahue. She married
Owen O'Neill of Mahanoy City in 1908. She had one living
child, John J. O'Neill.
Would like to find date of death as well as burial location.
Owen O'Neill Died February, 1927, and is buried in Saint
Canicus Cemetery. Last documentation of her existence is
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I have quite a round nose, which I don't think I actually want to change (unless I need to for it to fit better with my alarplasty). I just sort of want a smaller version of the nose I have. It's a family nose and I'd be happy to keep it round as only my nostrils really bother me. If I went into a doctor's office for a consultation, would they push me into getting a "perfect" nose? I understand that most people undergoing rhinoplasty would want a perfect nose, but I don't. Will a doctor be okay with this?
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Idea of "perfect nose" is not useful.
Your surgeon just needs to understand what you want. Getting a smaller version of your own nose should be doable.
Communication is vital in rhinoplasty surgery
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Rhinopalsty and perfection
First, there is no form of nasal perfection. The goal is to keep things natural and achieve the goals that the patient requests as best as possible. Talk to your surgeon.
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One of the things that makes rhinoplasty such an enjoyable surgery is that every nose is unique. The various combinations of facial features and shapes means there is no nose that is "perfect" for everyone. Find a good surgeon, and be clear when expressing your goals to him/her, and you shouldn't have to be worried about being pushed to get a certain nose.
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During rhinoplasty consultation I typically use a digital imaging computer this allows the patient the ability to see what the proposed results are. This also allows an open conversation on your desires and what the surgeon feels would be the most aesthetically pleasing after taking into account your entire facial aesthetics. No surgeon should push you to do more then what changes you want. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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An ethical and properly trained plastic surgeon should not be pushing you do anything. The surgeons job is to listen to what your complaints are, evaluate you, make recommendations, and inform you if your goals are realistic and achievable. If you find yourself being talked into anything your should probably go see someone else.
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Will I Need to Have a "Perfect" Nose?
The recommendations I make to my patients are based upon their goals and aesthetic concerns. Rhinoplasty can range from slightly narrowing the tip or shaving down a bump on the bridge to an involved procedure that modifies all aspects of the nasal shape and length. The right procedure is the one that you want as long as your expectations are reasonable. You should never be pushed into changes that you don't want or don't think will fit your face. Most experienced Facial Plastic Surgeons will make their recommendations after first listening to what you desire. If you feel that your surgeon is not listening, keep looking for the surgeon that will. I hope this information is helpful.
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Thank you for the question. Your point is valid. The surgery can be tailored to what you want provided it can be achieved. You have set your goal and that is very important when it come to patient satisfaction. During your consultation, the plastic surgeon should give you all your options, but it does not mean you have change every aspect of the nose. Clear goals and achievable results will make assure your satisfaction.
Will I need to have a "perfect" nose?
Rhinoplasty should be tailored specifically to the patient. The goal is to create a nose that is in harmony with the patient's face and complements their own facial features. Establishing good communication with your surgeon prior to surgery is essential, and will ensure you obtain a fantastic result that you are happy with. Computer imaging software helps give the patient an idea of how their nose may appear following surgery. It also serves as a great communication tool between the patient and surgeon. It is possible to make very subtle changes that leave you with a natural looking nose. I would recommend doing your homework and seeking an in-person consult with an experienced board certified surgeon. Look for good patient testimonials and before and after photos. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
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- Spiracle said...
IMDB suggests 3rd September 1951.
- December 14, 2010 7:28 AM
- Michael said...
An obvious knock-off of the great game show What's My Shoe Size?
- December 14, 2010 9:28 PM
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It used to be that British TV took ideas - like "What's My Line?" and "This Is Your Life" - from American TV. These days American TV is taking ideas from the British, like "Dancing With The Stars" ("Strictly Come Dancing"), "American Idol," and most recently "Skating With The Stars" ("Dancing On Ice") from the British.
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Should be WHAT'S MY B-LIST? And that's an upgrade for that bunch.
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Will the government agencies and departments named by the VK Shunglu panel, which was appointed by the prime minister to probe into irregularities in conducting the Commonwealth Games, be made accountable for the wrongdoings committed by them?delhi Updated: Apr 12, 2011 00:05 IST
Will the government agencies and departments named by the VK Shunglu panel, which was appointed by the prime minister to probe into irregularities in conducting the Commonwealth Games, be made accountable for the wrongdoings committed by them?
This seems to be a million-dollar question now, especially with the two main agencies responsible for readying the city for hosting the Games - Delhi government and Delhi Development Authority (DDA) - rejecting almost all the findings of the panel.
The DDA, responsible for developing the Games Village near Akshardham temple and some other venues in its response to the Shunglu panel's report, which was submitted to the Union Urban Development (UD) Ministry last week, has pleaded "not guilty" and said the charges are "misconceived."
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The Delhi government, too, has rejected almost all the findings of the panel and accused it of deliberately choosing to adopt logic of "convenience" in finding corruption in every policy and every tender of the government.
Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit had called the panel's report a "product of paranoia, suspecting every action, every individual and assumes that every policy bespoke for a grand construct of corruption".
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For photographers using the Nikon DX body product line, what body do you use for most of your shooting. My main body currently is a D50 but looking to upgrade.
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Posted by: Roy Erickson on 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
I'm using a D3100. Which is not an advertisement for it. Do some checking like here: http://reviews.cnet.com/which-nikon-dslr/
I used to own D70 and I still have D2H, however after getting D700 over 4 years ago I sold the D70, D2H is just taking space on my shelf.
Last year I got D800, so D700 is used for family stuff and D800 for the things that I post here.
I would not worry about the MPx, because I have sold things that were taken with D70 and D2H (only 4Mpx) on here before.
Anyway, first you have to ask yourself what is that you need that your D50 does not have. All the newer cameras will have more Mpx and have cleaner images at high ISO.
Obviously the D7100 will be the best, followed by the D7000. I think I would go with the D7000 to save some money, I don't remember what were the differences between the 2. I think it was mostly the video feature that were improved.
Not sure if this helps.
BTW, you can check out the cameras and reviews on dpreview.com. I used to be a frequent reader, you can learn a lot about photo gear on that side, reading the articles and the forums.
Posted by: Roy Erickson on 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
The D7100 and D7000 are not necessarily better cameras. New cars aren't necessarily better than old cars. I just bought my third edition of the photomanipulation program I use - I'll be polite - the first version I bought X2 is a much better and less complicated (and yes, some of it is because I'm used to it) and does things the new program will not do. What it does do is a bit different - but the real problem - the older version does not recognize the new version when I save it in layers - so I cannot switch back and forth.
@Roy, I do agree that newer does not always mean "better", it also depends what do you mean by "better". Some people might not like or need the large RAW files that the D800 produces for every day use. Like me. This is why I use the D700 for taking pictures of my kids and D700 is a "better" camera for that type of application, at least for me.
If you shoot a lot of sport or high speed action you do need a camera with a high frames per second count and excellent focusing speed and accuracy. In that case D800 is not the best tool for the job, however the D7100 in the DX should be much "better".
Posted by: Jim Hughes on 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
D7000 and couldn't be happier. But do check out the D71000 of course.
Posted by: James Barber on 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
D40, then D90, now a D7000. All were good, but I am very happy with the D7000. I like having most of the controls available without diving deep into the menu. The only thing I wish it had was an articulating screen for those close to the ground shots. My old knees would truly appreciate that feature.
Posted by: Fraida Gutovich on 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
Started with the D3100 and a year later shooting with the D7000. No complaints from me on the upgrade!
Posted by: Lara Ellis on 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
I like my D300 :)
Posted by: Dwayne Oakes on 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
I have had the D80 and D7000 both amazing cameras. But switched to the Nikon Coolpix P7700 for the swivel screen and great
jpeg engine. What ever you do don't sell the D50 keep it and just do an upgrade as it takes great images right out of the camera and is a classic.
Here are some photos from these great cameras.
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Posted by: Paul OToole on 4 Years Ago
Great feedback from everyone. I will be keeping the D50 for sure, heading out tomorrow to try the D7000 and D7100.
Posted by: Harold Shull on 4 Years Ago
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Posted by: Greg Jackson on 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
D3000 here.
Posted by: Mel Steinhauer on 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
Went from a D200 to the D7000 and both were awesome and dependable cameras.
Just recently got the D7100 which has several improvements over the D7000. Besides the additional megapixels ( 24 over 16 to allow for bigger prints here at FAA ), it also has 51 focus points instead of only 39 and allows up to 5 bracketed exposures instead of only 3 on the D7000. Other improvements and a price of only $ 1200 for the body, made it a good choice for me.
It uses the same battery and memory cards as the D7000, which I am keeping as a backup camera with a different lens attached.
Posted by: See My Photos on 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
Miss my D-40! Now using 5100 and as I type the commercial for 3200 started playing on t.v. hehehe. I really hardly ever use it for video but there was no option for camera only. Needed more focusing options and more pixels. I think the new ones have wi-fi which would be awesome if you could find a hotspot and clear your sd card by uploading to your vault. Would make for a great instant backup also.
Posted by: Kathi Shotwell on 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
I have a D70S and I'm ready to upgrade but on a budget. Looking at used or refurbed D300 or D300S... any advice or experience on buying used or refurbished? Refurb D300S, $1200, used D300S in e+ condition, $849..... kind of a big difference for the guarantee that Nikon USA will service it. I actually bought a D300, held it lovingly in my hands, gazed thru the viewfinder, and felt the devastation when it would not read a CF card. Couldn't believe they didn't test it before selling it as e+. So I'm a little jumpy now. Anybody else have experience with used/refurbished to share?
Posted by: Dean Harte on 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
The D50 is already about 7 years old and I guess any of the new models is going to be an improvement. I started out with a D80 and after that moved on to a D7000. Never quite liked the metering on the D7000 though, very unpredictable. Traded in my digital Nikon gear recently for a Nikon F6 and very happy.
The 7100 is probably king of the DX hill at the moment. What you should upgrade to however depends on a number of factors. How often do you shoot and how serious are you? Are you heavily invested in DX glass? Since you seem to use your equipment for long periods of time, you might want to look at the Nikon D600. Full frame and more expensive than the 7100 for sure, but spread out over several years the price difference might be worth it to you.
Posted by: Digital Photographic Arts on 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
I absolutely love my D5100. I have 2 of them, so I don't have to switch out lenses in the field. I think the D5200 is a new and improved version of what I have, so I would look to buy that.
Posted by: Mark David Zahn on 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
Started with a D60, but recently upgraded to a D5100 and love it. Better resolution, bracketing, better ISO, articulating screen, video... I had initially upgraded to a D3200 but it felt very "cheap" to me (the spring mechanism in the SD card slot broke within a day and it kept giving me memory card errors). Glad it did, because I was laser-focused on the D3200 but the D5100 turned out to be a much better choice for the stuff I do.
Posted by: Paul OToole on 4 Years Ago
I have all DX lenses currently not alot of money, the most expensive being the older 80-400VR, I am planning on getting the newer version of this one which I believe can be used on DX or FX bodies. For now the body is the main item. There appears to be alot of complaints about oil spots from the D600, not sure if this is just people looking for problems as we all get junk on our sensors from time to time or if it was an issue in early production which sometimes pops up.
Posted by: Dean Harte on 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
I think with the D800 there was some focusing issue and I remember reading about the oil spots with the D600 but not sure if they are an issue right now. It happens but any issues should be resolved by now.
I believe its better to use FF lenses on DX bodies than the other way around, but if I remember correctly the D600 has some sort of crop mode that allows for DX to be used. The FF models of Nikon are definitely better built so if youre planning to use your body for 6 or more years that is also something that you may want to factor in.
Posted by: Joy Bradley on 4 Years Ago
4 Years Ago
Started with a D60...upgraded to a D5100. Much better!!
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text: Hi all, I have already a webview on top of which i want to draw an uiview. this uiview should display when i click on the webview. i guess i might have to something like this UIView* myView = [[UIView alloc] initWithFrame:CGRectMake(0.0, 0.0, 300.0, 300.0)]; myView.center = self.center; self.iView = myView; [myView release]; [self addSubview:iView]; doubts. 1. I want to only display when it is clicked on UIWebview on that location 2. when tapped other place it should hide. please give me some ideas regards Jagat


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Knead for Speed: Bunderground. Red Bread Redemption. Bakémon. All bread-based gaming puns that we've come up with for the sole purpose describing this little device – the Dough Globe.
Described as "somewhere between a pet rock and a cat" by Mint Digital creative director Utku Can, the Dough Globe monitors the health of a sourdough culture mix and lets you know how well it's doing via an on-screen game.
If everything's on track then your little virtual dough character (Doug) will appear fit and well, and you can even play games with him – controlled by the sourdough. Naturally.
The worse your sourdough mix is, the harder the games will get, and you'll even be rewarded for high scores with recipes for when the magical baking time actually rolls around.
Does this need to exist? No? Are we glad we live in a world where it does? Yes. Next up – bike-powered Pizza. If you stop pedaling, it won't cook properly. Any investors?
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- Circulated recordings of the Faces set include Peel links. At the end of the show, he thanks Argent for their earlier set and says he'd like to apply for a job as a roadie with the Faces. This would put the show on this date, according to Ken Garner's The Peel Sesssions (p. 212).
- Sources such as the Ron Wood Database site have the same tracks in the Sunday concert show broadcast on 29 November 1970, but this appears to be incorrect.
- Recording details from the-faces.com.
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By Sue Kirchhoff, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve's job isn't getting any easier.
Recent economic data, including Thursday's report that productivity growth sputtered this summer while labor costs rose at the fastest pace in two decades, has the central bank caught between what economist Allen Sinai calls "recession like" slow growth and "sticky high" inflation.
"Nobody ... can be sure how this is all going to end up. Are we going to bounce back ... or is the housing and auto (industry) softness going to spread?" asks Sinai, head of Decision Economics.
The Labor Department said Thursday that productivity, the measure of output per worker, stalled from July-September, as labor costs jumped 3.8%. Labor costs have spiked 5.3% in the past 12 months, fastest pace since the early 1980s.
FACTORY ORDERS MIXED: Weak ex-transportation
While accelerating wages are good for workers, whose compensation has lagged inflation in recent years, rising wages and benefit costs also have the potential to push inflation higher.
Other recent data show retail sales lagging and manufacturing being pulled down by the struggling U.S. auto industry. The housing market, after a record five-year run, is in a rout, with construction off nearly 20%. After growing at a 5.6% annual rate the first quarter this year, the economy expanded at a lackluster 1.6% pace in the third.
The Fed had predicted a slowdown, expecting more muted growth to gradually cut inflation. Core inflation, which doesn't include food and energy, is up 2.9% in the past year, above the Fed's informal 1% to 2% comfort range. After raising short-term interest rates 17 times from mid-2004 to mid-2006 to try to slow the economy and contain inflation, the Fed has held its target for the key federal funds rate steady at 5.25% since August.
Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher in a Thursday speech said inflation seemed to be peaking, according to a measure favored by his bank. But he said inflation remained too high, adding that the Fed had contributed to the current housing slump by keeping rates too low after the 2001 recession. That helped keep mortgage rates low, prolonging the housing boom. The Fed's decision to keep rates low was based on data that later turned out to understate inflation.
"Poor data led to a policy action that amplified speculative activity," Fisher said, adding that the slumping housing market is complicating Fed efforts to create "sustainable non-inflationary growth."
If the Fed pushes rates higher to combat inflation, it could inflict additional harm on the interest-sensitive auto and housing sectors. A rate cut to combat slowing growth would be opposed by inflation hawks at the Fed.
The sagging economy should gradually increase unemployment. Economists will be closely watching October's employment figures, out early Friday, for signs of spillover from the housing slump.
But Sinai points out that because the economic slowdown is centered in housing and autos, while the large services sector is expanding, the unemployment rate could stay low longer than in other slowdowns.
Slower growth so far "isn't showing any obvious effect on inflation other than perhaps to limit its rise," Sinai says.


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Paige Black and Andrew Byrne needed to work together to return Black safely back to their canoe during a safety demonstration at Salt lake in Oxford recently. The two are promoting canoe and boat safety in the province in partnership with the Red Cross and Transport Canada.
OXFORD – Take some time to plan ahead and be safe before taking to the water this summer.
Transport Canada and the Canadian Red Cross are traversing the province, bring with them boating safety tips, canoes safety tips, and encourage everyone to take advantage of the Red Crosses new life jacket, or personal flotation device [PFD], program.
"The red Cross has PFD loan program that let's you borrow a PFD for up to two-weeks for free," Canadian Red Cross boating safety officer Paige Black said during a canoe safety demonstration at Salt Lake in Black's hometown of Oxford. "All Red Cross offices in Nova Scotia have lifejackets for the program, and the closest one for here would be in Amherst."
During the safety demonstration, co-sponsored by Transport Canada, Black and Andrew Byrne demonstrated how to safety return an overboard paddler back into a canoe and proper response to an overturned canoe. Just like with boats, there's some basic equipment everyone should have with them in a canoe, but is often forgotten.
"A PFD is the first one and you have to have them on, not just in the canoe," Black said. "If something happened on the water, your reaction time would never be fast enough to safely and securely get it on."
Having something to bail water, Byrnes said, is another must, as is a signaling device like a whistle and buoyant throwing rope.
"You can get kits with everything fitted into a bucket you can use as a bailer at just about any Canadian Tire or Wal-Mart. Any place with a marine and boating section, really," Byrne said.
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text: Thought I would have a little fun with the title...is he a target (in general), no...SHOULD he be the target on offense? yes Garrett was asked if they could go to Dez 20-25 times in a game and he said: which begs the question, if you target Dez 20+ times in a game, is it taking away from the rest of your offense? he is certainly the most dynamic receiver on the team (and amongst the game's best). When he is "on" he is unstoppable. but, if he gets more than half of Tony's throws (assuming tony throws around 35-40 times per game), then do the rest of the team not get used enough? http://cowboysblog.**************/2...if-the-opportunities-present-themselves.html/


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I'm convinced, play clay or play dough – can literally be made out of anything.
This morning, as the sun was just thinking about rising, I was planning play dough. I knew most cook recipes called for cream of tartar but if we had any, I couldn't find it. I also had this lower quality box mix that makes biscuits & pancakes that because of its hydrogenated oil and aluminum baking powder, I didn't really want to eat it but thought it might work for my play clay experiment.
So I used:
2 cups crappy flour mix
1 cup all purpose flour
Maybe 3/4 cup salt
Couple spoonfuls canola oil
3 cups warm water with a
Big honking scoop of dried beet powder for color
2 dumps of White vinegar (approx 3 tsps)
A bit of Vanilla extract
Lavender essential oil to massage in when it cools
I mixed everything but the lavender oil in a big pot & stirred & cooked it til it turned thick and pulled away from the pan. I let that big pink blob cool and then worked in some good smelly essence to infuse love & calming energy. And a benefit of some early morning mama handwork time, the play dough's appearance improved making it more smooth & pliable.
We all enjoyed our beet colored play dough time & actually the littlest bears are still playing peacefully at the table while I sit with my cyber student (here mostly for moral support & to cuddle).
My thoughts drift back to cooking play dough & wonder if I could infuse some rye flour in my next batch. There's a bunch of that in the cupboard. I wonder if it will work? Sure, why not! This may be a good way to use up the old flours indeed!
Then to decide – Make it yellow with turmeric or green with spirulina?? Decisions!!


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Should Tiger Have Made The Ryder Cup Team?
Ok, I may be in major disagreement with the rest of the golf world, but I really don't think that Tiger should have been a captain's pick. Now Corey Pavin is the captain and he can do what he wants, but I think it was nothing but catering to Tiger because of the fear of the reaction from Tiger if he didn't make it. I mean this is not the Baseball All Star game where stars make it partly on the basis of their track record because it's voted on by the fans and it is, in a big way, a game for the fans.
This is a major competition and, quite frankly, the Europeans have mostly been kicking our butts lately. Don't agree with me? Well let me give you some figures.
First, what is Tiger's overall Ryder Cup record? 10-13-2. Did you know that? Care to know what, for instance, Jack Nicklaus's record was? 17-8-3. Arnold Palmer? 22-8-2. Tom Watson? 10-4-1. So for all the hype from his younger days about what a tremendous match play golfer he was, he hasn't quite lived up to the hype in Ryder Cup competition. Now I know I am comparing him to some legends, but haven't many called him potentially the greatest golfer of all time?
And he only shows up in the top five of categories of performance in the Ryder Cup in two categories. Guess what they are? Most matches lost –13 (2nd) and most four ball matches lost –6 (tied for 1st).
Here are some more numbers. Wins this year—0. Year of his worst four round tournament— 2010, total score 18 over.
In the past, people have openly questioned his commitment to the concept of team golf and, to me, his responses were always lukewarm. But now, when he is playing the worst golf of his career, he makes the team, by a captain's pick no less.
Now I don't know if I can really blame Corey. I mean talk about a no win situation. He was definitely in one. But while maybe Tiger is potentially the greatest golfer of all time…..for stroke play tournaments anyway. But to me his career record and definitely his record this year DO NOT qualify him to be picked for this year's Ryder Cup team. Sorry Corey, I understand why you did it, I just don't agree with it.


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I'm not sure this is the right place to put this in the forums, as it's not just PHP related, but it is to do with application design and I happen to be using PHP so here goes:
Does anyone have any examples of coding HTML forms for handling one to many relationships?
For example an invoice is a classic example of a one to many data relationship where the invoice header (client details, invoice date, etc) is on the one side and the invoice detail lines (product being purchased, quantity, cost, etc) are on the many side.
I know how to set this up on the database side of things, I just haven't found a really good method of handling this in HTML forms that let you easily and quickly add / change / delete invoice detail lines.
I guess that some AJAX would come in handy here so that there's isn't lots of page refreshing. I've looked at data grids in the past but most of them seem to be set up to display and change lines of data but not to quickly and easily add and delete lines.
Can anyone point me in the direction of something that might help me out? Any articles or examples?
There isn't really a need for Ajax unless you actually need to retrieve additional data from the server.
I was thinking along the lines of being able to click on a "delete" icon next to a detail line and then the page would remove that line from the DOM and send a request through to the server so a PHP script could delete the record from the database table.
And the same with adding a detail line, where the user could fill in the fields of a form on the page and when they submitted the form it would update the DOM to show the new detail line and fire off a request to a PHP script which would add the record to the database table.
And similar for changing existing detail lines.
The idea is to manipulate the DOM to show updates immediately and send requests to the server in the background so that the page isn't constantly refreshing. Should speed things up nicely!
yep, that's ajax. You can do a search in the javascript forum, or google for it. You may write everything in javascript, or use jquery or some other framework.


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Well, you'd think someone who has a blog would bother to update it fairly regularly, but clearly that doesn't happen, not on this site anyway.
Silly really, as I enjoy it.
Four weeks ago, in anticipation of a visit from my mum, who lives in France and I hadn't seen for over a year, I was tidying the flat. A good many bead makers suffer from houseworkitis, they just cannot do it anymore, (it's So Dull compared to melting glass) but the reality of anyone actually witnessing the state of one's home strikes and a last minute panic of resentful tidying and cleaning ensues.
At about 2.45am, my arms being too full of things I was taking upstairs, I decided not to pick the jacket up from the stairs that I had put there earlier to be taken up when I could, and 15 minutes later, when I came back down the stairs to get my phone, which I so rarely forget to have in my pocket, I slipped on said jacket and broke my ankle.
Ow Ow double OW – and Bugger, truth be told.
I clutched at my leg, waiting for the wave of pain which I knew was coming, realised that it wasn't just a bad sprain, glanced at the foot which was definitely not where it normally was at the end of my leg, and tried not to faint. It was only a couple of steps to where my phone was, but with a shattered limb it might have been a mile. I will spare you the detailed description of bone knocking on bone as I hopped to fetch it for a very different purpose than I had originally intended. It was unfortunate that I was totally alone, my husband being in Amsterdam at the time. I called the ambulance service and told them my address in a robotic voice, assuring them I wasn't drunk, just trying not to black out. I managed to wake my downstairs neighbours by persistent phone calling till Jane answered. Later she said pleadingly 'Min, couldn't you go to bed earlier?' which still makes me laugh. Somehow I managed to get down a hallway and two flights of stairs to unlock the front door. It was not fun – two things learned the hard way – don't leave stuff on the stairs and make sure a neighbour has keys to my house.
Excellent people that they are, Jane and Geoff took charge of dogs and cat, and house keys, and off I went to hospital, calling my son on the way, whom I can normally rely on to be awake at similar times to me, night owls that we are. I told him what was happening, 'It's OK Mum, as long as you don't die' he said, practical boy that he is. I decided not to bother my husband with the news while he was unable to do anything, but that I would tell him in the daylit part of the morning. Lying on the trolley on the way into hospital, I surprised myself by saying, 'I wish I had my cat'. After a hard day's work coming to terms with my slovenly house I had been looking forward to cuddles with kitty, who had been sitting on the bed miaowing at me as if to say, 'and about time too!' The dogs were in their night time places, all was on track for mum's visit, trips planned, walks on the beach with the dogs, a bit of gardening…hah! Dashed.
X-rays revealed that I had had a lucky escape and didn't need to have my bones pinned, the nice men in the masks just manipulated things back into place, added about 50 kilos of plaster of Paris and Jane and Geoff picked me up from hospital and took me home. Husband called frequently, Very Upset. I said he should stay and complete his trip, which he did, although he wasn't entirely happy about it. Next day my Mum arrived, suffice it to say we muddled through, she saw how unscrupulously I dust, wipe or vacuum (I had four white pets, it really doesn't help when they throw their hair around indiscriminately) but we managed to make beads, which was good. I was surprised that the pain levels were such that I had to remind myself to take anti-inflammatory tablets, for the first week at least it really wasn't that painful.
I didn't know that when one has a plaster cast on, one is not supposed to wear nail polish (to keep an eye on circulation using the nail beds of relevant limb as indicator)…the cast became loose as swelling went down, I thought I'd re-do my nails, and in the attempt my ankle twisted in the cast. I heard and felt it go…result? I had to have it pinned back together a few days later, really very annoying, painful and set me back by three weeks. That was a week ago, and on Monday our oldest dog was so unwell that we had to have her put down. Yes, I did consider what might happen next, as duff stuff traditionally comes in three's…well, here it is – we have to put the house on the market! In a world of financial crisis, not the best time…but I just keep thinking that it's OK, my family are well, my pets are well, the old one doesn't suffer anymore, and in the end the worst thing about moving (should we get an offer) would be the packing up, particularly with a broken leg. It would be miraculous if we have an offer before it has healed, so I'm not stressing out, such a waste of energy.
After the pinning operation I was given a bunch of pain killing tablets to take home, and knowing that I have a fairly low tolerance for drugs, I thought the recommended eight a day would be a bit much for me. As it transpired, two nearly finished me off, if not physically, mentally. Yesterday I decided that I'd rather have a bit of pain than feel so floppy and unable to play, play being a far better distraction from pain than anything else I know. I'm no fun when I can't knit, sew, embroider, write, update my website, respond to emails, prepare for craft fairs, or make beads. Christmas is around the corner, I have pledged to give only handmade gifts, I need to increase my bead stock, and have a go at felting. I've had a lovely selection of brightly coloured Merino tops since I last attended the Alexandra Palace knitting and stitching show a couple of years ago. I treated myself to a book on felting processes yesterday, after a trip to hospital where I got my fourth cast put on (in colour order they have been white, white, green and white again). Note that there is no mention of housework…I love being in a clean and tidy environment, but not more than I love being creative. Cleaning does not make me happy, more than 45 minutes of that activity makes me cross, exasperated, irritable and resentful, unless it is properly shared with someone else of course, teamwork makes the difference. Poor hubby gets to do it all at the moment, he's even learned how to use the washing machine (fortunately he adores cooking, a peculiar condition with which I have never identified) and the older I become, the more I cannot rise above the feeling that I am wasting my precious time by cleaning. I also have bouts of chronic fatigue syndrome, what energy I have needs to be properly channelled, and that means that creativity must be honoured first, after all the only thing that suffers when I am found out to be a slacker on the housework front, is my Pride…and is not 'Pride' one of the Seven Deadly Sins? And does not housework bring up feelings of Wrath? Can't be good. However, I am not Slothful, now that would be a terrible sin indeed.
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We've decided that we don't have to sell the flat, but if someone comes up with a proper offer we'll consider it. We haven't done a lot to it since the depressing decision to sell came about, because it didn't feel like 'ours' anymore, and it's been in a limbo state ever since. Having reversed the decision because The Man has completed his courses and is beginning to earn again, we are now in the very wonderful position of having a choice in the matter of moving home, or not. Only thing is…it also means that we are now free to make positive changes in the property for our own benefit, not just for the purpose of selling, but here's the crux – we don't really like DIY (we'd pay to have work done if we could). Were it the only activity on the cards, it would be fine, but we're both deeply involved with other things that are much more interesting/urgent. So, I'm trying to dig deep, put my preferences to one side and make some changes, but it's funny how carting the huge flat packed cardboard boxes upstairs to stash in the attic space can suddenly seem a bit daunting on my own, especially when the Big Dog is under my feet and clearly concerned by my sudden activity (brought on by a welcome break in the hot weather and a short thunderstorm, which put an end to any thoughts of going to my shed to make beads) and here I am at my laptop writing this. It's really really bad! How did that happen? I've been thinking for a while now, that if I have a blog, I ought to write something for it. Then I think, 'yeah, but who really cares anyway?', but I like writing and as I have a blog…well, I might as well write something. You see how this nonsense can go in circles, and it only really seems very important when I'm doing something uninspiring, like manual labour.
Yes, the rain has stopped, so while the kiln heats up I'll load the dishwasher, put a clothes wash on, empty the bin and change the cat litter, I've got a fair tomorrow, I need to make more cat beads (might try fuming or adding gold leaf…hmm) and I have to pack all the fair gear up. What was I thinking, re-arranging rooms and dragging heavy things around? Ridiculous.


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Not Your Children's Fairy Tale: Meet Queen Ravenna From "Snow White & The Huntsman"
One of the many reasons why I'm psyched to see "Snow White and the Huntsman" is that it actually seems to be as dark as the original Brothers Grimm fairy tale was written. While the story has been Disney-fied in a couple incarnations, "Snow White and the Huntsman" is a seriously grim and disturbing story — exactly the way it should be! In preparation for the movie's release on June 1, we're going to be giving you a little insight into the backstory behind some of the key characters in our "Not Your Children's Fairy Tale" video series. In this first episode, get to know Queen Ravenna, played by Charlize Theron, who must eat Snow White's heart in order to achieve immortality and continue to rule the kingdom forever.
This post was sponsored by "Snow White and the Huntsman," but I really am going to be first in line to see the movie.