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ADDRESSES: OMB is still experiencing significant delays in the regular mail, including first class and express mail, and messenger deliveries are not being accepted. To ensure that comments on the information collection are received, OMB recommends that comments be faxed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attn: Fumie Yokota, Desk Officer for FDA, FAX: 202-395-6974. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Robbins, Office of Management Programs (HFA-250), Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857,301-827-1223. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA has submitted the following proposed collection of information to OMB for review and clearance. Adverse Event Pilot Program for Medical Devices--(OMB Control Number 0910-0471--Extension) FDA is requesting approval from OMB for clearance to continue to conduct a pilot project to evaluate aspects of a national reporting system mandated by the Food and Drug Modernization Act (FDAMA) of 1997. Under section 519(b) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) (21 U.S.C. 360i(b)), FDA is authorized to require manufacturers to report medical device related deaths, serious injuries, and malfunctions; user facilities (hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory surgical facilities and outpatient diagnostic and treatment facilities) to report device-related deaths directly to FDA and to manufacturers, and to report serious injuries to the [[Page 33035]] manufacturer. Section 213 of FDAMA amended section 519(b) of the act. This amendment legislated the replacement of a universal user facility reporting by a system that is limited to a ``* * * subset of user facilities that constitutes a representative profile of user reports'' for device related deaths and serious injuries. This amendment is reflected in section 519(b)(5)(A) of the act. FDA is the regulatory agency responsible for the safety and effectiveness of medical products including medical devices and radiological products. Important questions about medical devices, such as those concerning user experience, durability, and rare effects may not be answered until after the device has been marketed. To protect the public health, FDA must be able to rapidly collect information pertaining to adverse events associated with medical devices after they have been marketed. This system is called the Medical Product Surveillance Network (MedSun). 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FDA will reach a total of 240 for FY 2004 and will reach the final goal of 250 by FY 2005. The program has proven to be very popular with sites as FDA has gained a national reputation, with hospitals waiting in line to join. However, FDA's current resources will not permit FDA to expand beyond 250 sites at this time. The pilot originally had the following three parts to the data collection: (1) Collecting demographic profile information about the participation facilities, (2) implementing an electronic version of the portions of the MedWatch form (FDA Form No. 3500A, OMB control number 0910-0291) used to report adverse events occurring with medical devices, and (3) adding additional voluntary questions to the data collection. To date, these three features remain unchanged. However, there has been an addition to the data collection that was approved by OMB in the spring of 2004. Therefore, the fourth part of the collection system is the Medical Device Engineering Network (M-DEN)--a place on the MedSun software for the reporters to share information with each other. In the Federal Register of January 27, 2004 (69 FR 3922), FDA published a 60-day notice requesting public comment on the information collection provisions. No comments were received. FDA estimates the burden of this collection of information as follows: Table 1.--Estimated Annual Reporting Burden\1\ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Annual Frequency per Total Annual Data Type No. of Respondents Response Responses Hours per Response Total Hours -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MedSun\2\ 250 8 2,000 .75 1,500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- M-DEN\3\ 83 10 830 .50 415 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total .................... .................... .................... .................... 1,915 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ There are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection. \2\ MedSun means Medical Product Surveillance Network. \3\ M-DEN means Medical Device Engineering Network. 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[quote:Anonymous Coward 471333:MV81NzYwNDFfODc4MDk5Ml8zNUVGNjM4NA==] 51 (MATILDA O'DONNELL MACELROY PERSONAL NOTE) (I will never forget this conversation. Her tone was very matter-of-fact and emotionless. However, for the first time, I sensed the presence of a warm and real "personality" in Airl. Her reference to "immortal spiritual beings" struck me like a flash of light in a dark room. I had never before considered that a human being could be an immortal being. I thought that status or power was reserved solely for The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost. And, because I am a devout Catholic and subject to the word of The Lord Jesus, and The Holy Father, I have never thought of a woman as an immortal spiritual being either -- not even the Holy Mother Mary. Yet, when Airl thought that thought, I became vividly aware for the very first time that she, personally, was an immortal spiritual being, and so are we all! Airl said that she sensed that I was confused about the idea. She said she would demonstrate to me that I am also an immortal spiritual being. She said, "Be above your body!" Immediately, I realized that I was "outside" of my body, looking down from the ceiling at the top of my body's head! 54 (Footnote) I was also able to see the room around me, including Airl's body sitting in the chair next to my own body. After a moment, I realized the simple, but shocking, reality, that "I" am not a body. In that moment a black veil lifted and for the first time in my life, and for a very long time into the past, I realized that I am not "my soul", but that "I" am "me" -- a spiritual being. This was an unexplainable epiphany, but one that fills me with a joy and relief I cannot recall having experienced ever before. As for the "immortal" part, I do not understand her meaning, as I have always been taught that I am not immortal -- a spirit, perhaps -- but certainly not immortal! After a moment -- I'm not sure how long -- Airl asked me if I had a better understanding of the idea. Suddenly, I was back inside my body again, and said out loud, "Yes! I see what you mean!". I was so taken aback by the experience that I had to get up from my chair and walk around the room for a few minutes. I made an excuse that I needed to get a drink of water, and go to the restroom, which I did. In the restroom I looked at my "self" in the mirror. I used the toilet, refreshed my make-up, and straightened my uniform. After 10 or 15 minutes I felt more "normal" again and returned to the interview room. After that I felt as though I was no longer just an interpreter for Airl. I felt as though I was a "kindred spirit". I felt like I was safe, at home, with a trusted friend or family member, as close as any I have ever had. Airl sensed and understood my confusion about the concept of "personal immortality". She began her first "lesson" with me by explaining this to me." 52 (OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OF INTERVIEW CONTINUED) "Airl told me her reasons for coming to Earth and for being in the area of the 509th Bomber Squadron. She was sent by her superior officers to investigate the explosions of nuclear weapons which have been tested in New Mexico. Her superiors ordered her to gather information from the atmosphere that could be used to determine the extent of radiation and potential harm this might cause to the environment. During her mission, the space craft was struck by a lighting 55 (Footnote), which caused her to lose control and crash. The space craft is operated by IS-BEs who use "doll bodies" in much the same way that an actor wears a mask and costume. It is a like a mechanical tool through which to operate in the physical world. She, as well as all of the other IS-BEs of the officer class and their superiors, inhabit these "doll bodies" when they are on duty in space. When they are not on duty, they "leave" the body and operate, think, communicate, travel, and exist without the use of a body. The bodies are constructed of synthetic materials, including a very sensitive electrical nervous system, to which each IS-BE adjusts themselves or "tune in" to an electronic wavelength 56 (Footnote) that is matched uniquely to the wavelength or frequency emitted by each IS-BE. Each IS-BE is capable of creating a unique wave frequency which identifies them, much like a radio signal frequency. This serves, in part, as identification like a finger print. The doll body acts like a radio receiver for the IS-BE. No two frequencies or doll bodies are exactly the same. The bodies of each IS-BE crew member are likewise tuned into and connected to the "nervous system" built into the space craft. The space craft is built in much the same way as the doll body. It is adjusted specifically to the frequency of each IS-BE crew member. Therefore, the craft can be operated by the "thoughts" or energy emitted by the IS-BE. It is really a very simple, direct control system. So, there are no complicated controls or navigation equipment on board the space craft. They operate as an extension of the IS-BE. 53 When the lightning bolt struck the space craft this caused a short circuit and consequently "disconnected" them from the control of the ship momentarily which resulted in the crash. Airl was, and still is, an officer, pilot and engineer in an expeditionary force which is part of a space opera 57 (Footnote) civilization which refers to itself as "The Domain". This civilization controls a vast number of galaxies, stars, planets, moons and asteroids throughout an area of space that is approximately one-fourth of the entire physical universe! The continuing mission of her organization is to "Secure, control and expand the territory and resources of The Domain". Airl pointed out that their own activities were very similar in many ways to the European explorers who "discovered" and "claimed" the New World for The Holy Father, The Pope and for the kings of Spain, Portugal and later, Holland, England, France and so forth. Europe benefited from the property "acquired" from the native inhabitants. However, the native inhabitants were never consulted with or asked for their permission to become a part of the "domain" of European nations and the soldiers and priests they sent to acquire territory and wealth in order to advance their interests. Airl said she read in a history book that the Spanish king regretted the brutal treatment of the native inhabitants by his soldiers. He feared retribution from the gods he worshipped, as described in the various testaments of the Bible. He asked the Pope to prepare a statement called "The Requirement" 58 (Footnote) which was supposed to be read to each of the newly encountered native inhabitants. The king hoped that the statement, whether it was accepted or rejected by the natives, would absolve the King of all responsibility for the resulting slaughter and enslavement of these people. He used this statement as justification to confiscate their lands and possessions by his soldiers and the Pope's priests. Apparently, the Pope, personally, did not have any feelings of guilt or responsibility in the matter. Airl thought that such actions were those of a coward and that it is no surprise that the territory of Spain was diminished so quickly. Only a few years later the king was dead and his empire had been assimilated by other nations. Airl said that this sort of behavior does not occur in The Domain. Their leaders assume full responsibility for the actions of The Domain, and would not denigrate themselves in this fashion. Nor do they fear any gods or have any regret for their actions. This idea reinforces my earlier suggestion that Airl and her people are probably atheists. In the case of the acquisition of Earth by The Domain, the rulers of The Domain have chosen not to openly reveal this intention to the "native inhabitants" of Earth until a later time when it may, or may not, suit their interests to reveal themselves. For the present time, it is not strategically necessary to make the presence of The Domain Expeditionary Force known to Mankind. In fact, until now, it has been very aggressively hidden, for reasons that will be revealed later. The asteroid belt near Earth is a very small, but important location for The Domain in this part of space. Actually, some of the objects in our solar system are very valuable for use as low-gravity "space stations". They are interested primarily in the low gravity satellites in this solar system which consists mainly of the side of the moon facing away from Earth 59 (Footnote) and the asteroid belt, which was a planet that was destroyed billions of years ago, and to a lesser degree, Mars and Venus. Doom structures synthesized from gypsum 60 (Footnote) or underground bases covered by electromagnetic force screens 61 (Footnote) are easily constructed to house the Domain forces. Once an area of space is acquired by The Domain and becomes a part of the territory under its control, it is treated as the "property" of The Domain. The space station near the planet Earth is important only because it lay along a path of The Domain expansion route toward the center of the Milky Way galaxy and beyond. Of course, everyone in The Domain is aware of this -- except for the people of Earth." [/quote]
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Based On Personal Notes and Interview Transcriptions Provided by :
Matilda O'Donnell MacElroy
Editing and Supplemental Footnotes by:
Lawrence R. Spencer
( Author of "The Oz Factors" )
Alien Interview
Copyright (c) 2008 by Lawrence R. Spencer.
All Rights Reserved.
Cover and book design by Lawrence R. Spencer
Printed in The United States of America
First Edition Printing: 2008
The Letter from Mrs. MacElroy
August 12, 2007
Dear Lawrence,
I am typing this letter to you on my old Underwood
typewriter that I bought after I was discharged from the
Army. Somehow it seems like a fitting contrast to the
subject of this letter and the documents you will find
enclosed in this envelope.
The last time I spoke to you was about eight years ago.
During your brief telephone interview with me you asked
me to assist you with the research for "The Oz Factors"
book you were writing because you suspected that I might
know something that would help your investigation into
the possibility that extraterrestrial beings may have
influenced the history of Earth. When we spoke, I told
you that I did not have any information that I could
share with you about anything.
Since then I have read your book and found it very
interesting and compelling. You are obviously a man who
has done his homework, and who could understand my own
experiences. I've been thinking a lot about your
allusion to the old philosopher whom you paraphrased in
our phone conversation: "with great power, comes great
responsibility". Although I don't think power is
pertinent in my life or to my reasons for sending you
the enclosed documents, you certainly did get me
thinking about my responsibility.
I have reconsidered my position, for a variety of
reasons, not the least of which is my realization that
you were right. I do have a responsibility to myself,
at least. I can not possibly tell you the personal Hell 5
(Footnote) of ethical irresolution and spiritual ambivalence
I have endured since 1947. I do not want to keep playing
the game of "maybe I should have, or maybe I shouldn't
have", through the rest of Eternity!
Many men have been killed to extinguish the possibility
of revealing the knowledge I have helped to withhold
from society, until now. Only a small handful of people
on Earth have seen and heard what I have had the burden
of keeping secret for sixty years. All those years I
thought that I had been entrusted with a great deal of
confidence by the "powers that be" in our government,
although I have often felt that power is greatly
misguided, to "protect" Mankind from the certain
knowledge that, not only do intelligent extraterrestrial
life forms exist, but that they have and continue to
aggressively monitor and invade the lives of everyone on
Earth every day.
Therefore, I think the time has come to pass along my
secret knowledge to someone I think will understand it.
I don't think it would be responsible of me to take the
knowledge I have into the silent afterlife, beyond reach
or recognition. I think there is a greater good to be
served than protecting the "vested interests" for whom
this information is considered a matter of "national
security", whatever that means, and is therefore
justification for making it "TOP SECRET". 6 (Footnote)
Also, I am now 83 years old. I have decided to leave
this body, which has outlasted it's usefulness to me,
using a painless method of self-administered euthanasia. 7
(Footnote) I have a very few months to live, and nothing to
fear or lose.
So, I have moved away from Montana, where my husband and
I lived for most of my life, to spend our remaining days
in a lovely rented upstairs bedroom in a house in the
homeland of my husband's family in County Meath,
Ireland. 8 (Footnote)
I will die not far from "The Great Mound" at Knowth 9 (Footnote),and Dowth,
the "Fairy Mound of Darkness". These
are sacred "cairns" or massive stone structures that
were erected about 3,700 BCE and engraved with
indecipherable hieroglyphs -- about the same time as
pyramids and other inexplicable stone monuments were
being built all over the Earth.
I am also not far from "The Hill of Tara", 10 (Footnote) that
was once the ancient seat of power in Ireland where 142
kings are said to have reigned in prehistoric and
historic times. In ancient Irish religion and mythology
this was the sacred place of dwelling for the "gods" and
was the entrance to the "other world".
Saint Patrick came to Tara to conquer the ancient
religion of the pagans. He may have suppressed the
religious practices in the area, but he certainly did
not have any impact on the "gods" who brought these
civilizations to Earth, as you will discover when you
read the documents enclosed. Therefore, this is a
fitting location for my departure from this unholy world
and final release from the burdens of this life.
The crystal clear perspective of hindsight has revealed
a higher purpose to me: assisting the survival of the
planet, all living beings and life forms in our galaxy!
The status quo of our government establishment has been
to "protect the people" from knowledge of such matters.
In fact, the only protection afforded by ignorance and
secrecy is to hide the private agenda of those in power
to enslave others. And, by doing so, to disarm every
perceived enemy, and ally, through superstition and
Therefore, I have enclosed the original and only
existing copies of my personal notes and reflections on
a matter which I have kept hidden from everyone, even my
own family. I have also enclosed my copies of typed
transcripts created by the stenographer who transcribed
all of my interviews with the alien saucer pilot after
each interview was finished. I do not have any copies
of the tape recordings that were made of my interview
reports. No one, until now, knows that I was able to
secretly retain copies of the official interview
Now I am entrusting these documents to your discretion
to impart to the world in any form or manner you see
fit. My only request is that you do so in a way that
will not threaten your own life or well being, if
possible. If you were to incorporate these notes of my
experiences into a work of fiction, such as a novel, the
factual nature of the material could be easily dismissed
or discredited by any agency for whom "national
security" is used as a personal shield against scrutiny
and justice.
In so doing, you could "disavow any knowledge" of their
true origin, and claim that it is a fictitious work of
your imagination. Whoever said that "truth is stranger
than fiction" was "right as rain". For most people all
of this will be "unbelievable". Unfortunately, beliefs
are not a reliable criteria for reality.
Also, I am sure that if you were to show these notes to
anyone that would prefer physical, economic or spiritual
slavery over freedom, the subject matter contained in
them would seem quite objectionable. If you attempted
to published the documents as a matter of factual
reporting in a newspaper or on the evening TV news they
would be rejected out of hand as the work of a kook.
The very nature of these documents make them
unbelievable, and therefore discreditable. Conversely,
the release of this information is potentially
catastrophic for certain political, religious and
economic vested interests.
These documents contain information which is quite
relevant to your interest and investigations into alien
encounters and paranormal experience. To use your
analogy in "The Oz Factors" book, I can honestly say
that the few factual reports that have been made by
others about "alien" influences are only a gentle breeze
in the eye of an Apocalyptic Hurricane swirling around
Earth. There really are wizards and wicked witches and
flying monkeys in this universe!
This information, which has been suspected and/or
speculated upon by so many for so long, has been
constantly denied by mainstream media, academia, and the
Military-Industrial Complex 11 (Footnote) that President
Eisenhower warned us about in his farewell address.
As you known in July,1947,the Roswell Army Air Field
(RAAF) 12 (Footnote) issued a press release stating that
personnel from the field's 509th Bomb Group had
recovered a crashed "flying disc" from a ranch near
Roswell, New Mexico, sparking intense media interest.
Later the same day, the Commanding General of the Eighth
Air Force 14 (Footnote) stated that Major Jesse Marcel, who
was involved with the original recovery of the debris,
had recovered only the tattered remnants of a weather
balloon. The true facts of the incident have been
suppressed by the United States government since then.
You may not know that I was enlisted in the U.S. Women's
Army Air Force(WAC) 15 (Footnote) Medical Corp which was a
part of the US Army back then. I was assigned to the
509th Bomb Group as a Flight Nurse 16 (Footnote)at the time
of the incident.
When the news that there had been a crash was received
at the base, I was asked to accompany Mr. Cavitt, the
Counter Intelligence Officer, 17 (Footnote) to the crash site
as the driver of his vehicle, and to render any needed
emergency medical assistance to any survivors, if
necessary. 18 (Footnote) Therefore, I briefly witnessed the
wreckage of an alien space craft, as well as the remains
of the several alien personnel aboard the craft who were
already dead.
When we arrived I learned that one of the personnel on
board the craft had survived the crash, and was
conscious, and apparently uninjured. The conscious
alien was similar in appearance, but not the same as,
the others.
None of the other personnel present could communicate
with the survivor, as the being did not communicate
verbally or by any recognizable signs. However, while I
examined the "patient" for injuries I immediately
detected and understood that the alien being was
attempting to communicate with me by "mental images", or
"telepathic thought", 20 (Footnote) which projected directly
from the mind of the being.
I immediately reported this phenomenon to Mr. Cavitt. As
no other person present could perceive these thoughts,
and the alien seemed able and willing to communicate
with me, it was decided, after a brief consultation with
a senior officer, that I would accompany the surviving
alien back to the base.
This was partly due to the fact that I was a nurse, and
could attend to the physical needs of the alien, as well
as serve as a non-threatening communicator and
companion. After all, I was the only woman at the site
and the only one who was not armed. I was thereafter
assigned permanently to serve as a "companion" of the
alien at all times. 21 (Footnote)
My duty was to communicate with and interview the alien
and to make a complete report of all that I discovered
to command authorities. Subsequently, I was supplied
with specific lists of questions provided to me by
military and non-military personnel, which I was to
"interpret" for the alien, and record the responses to
the questions provided.
I also accompanied the alien at all times during medical
testing and the many other examinations to which the
alien was subjected by staff from numerous government
I was given a promotion in rank to Senior Master
Sergeant to improve my security rating, and to increase
my pay grade from $54.00 a month to $138.00 a month, for
this very unusual assignment. I performed these duties
from July 7th through August,1947,at which time the
alien "died" or departed the "body", as you will read
about in my notes.
Although I was never left entirely alone with the alien,
as there were always military personnel, intelligence
agency people and a variety of other officials present
from time to time, I did have uninterrupted access to
and communication with the alien being for nearly six
Hereinafter is an overview and summary of my personal
recollections of "conversations" with the alien craft
pilot, whom I came to know by the identity of "Airl".
I feel that it is my duty at this time, in the best
interest of the citizens of Earth, to reveal what I have
learned from my interaction with "Airl" during those six
weeks, on the anniversary of her "death" or departure
sixty years ago.
Although I served as a nurse in the Army Air Force, I am
not a pilot or technician. Further, I did not have any
direct contact with the space craft or other materials
recovered from the crash site at that time, or
thereafter. To that degree it must be taken into
consideration that my understanding of the
communications I had with " Airl" are based on my own
subjective ability to interpret the meaning of the
thoughts and mental images I was able to perceive.
Our communication did not consist of "spoken language",
in the conventional sense. Indeed, the "body" of the
alien had no "mouth" through which to speak. Our
communication was by telepathy. At first, I could not
understand Airl very clearly. I could perceive images,
emotions and impressions, but it was difficult for me to
express these verbally. Once Airl learned the English
language, she was able to focus her thoughts more
precisely using symbols and meanings of words I could
understand. Learning the English language was done as a
favor to me. It was more for my own benefit than hers.
By the end of our interview sessions, and increasingly
since then, I have become more comfortable with
telepathic communication. I have become more adept at
understanding Airl's thoughts as though they are my own.
Somehow, her thoughts become my thoughts. Her emotions
are my emotions. However, this is limited by her
willingness and intention to share her own, personal
universe with me. She is able to be selective about
what communication I am allowed to receive from her.
Likewise, her experience, training, education,
relationships and purposes are uniquely her own.
This is the symbol of "The Domain"
The Domain is a race or civilization of which Airl, the
alien I interviewed, is an officer, pilot and engineer
serving in The Domain Expeditionary Force. The symbol
represents the origin and unlimited boundary of the
known universe, united and integrated into a vast
civilization under the control of The Domain.
Airl is currently stationed at a base in the asteroid
belt which she refers as a "space station" in the solar
system of Earth. First and foremost, Airl is herself.
Secondarily, she voluntarily serves as an Officer, Pilot
and Engineer in The Domain Expeditionary Force. In that
capacity she has duties and responsibilities, but she is
at leave to come and go as she pleases also.
Please accept this material and make it known to as many
people as possible. I repeat that it is not my
intention to endanger your life with the possession of
this material, nor do I really expect you to believe any
of it either. However, I do sense that you can
appreciate the value that such knowledge may have to
those who are willing and able to face the reality of
Mankind needs to know the answers to questions which are
contained in these documents. Who are we? Where did we
come from? What is our purpose on Earth? Is Mankind
alone in the universe? If there is intelligent life
elsewhere why have they not contacted us?
It is vital that people understand the devastating
consequences to our spiritual and physical survival if
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The room was lovely, the atmosphere calm and realxing, very nice indeed! It was quite far out from the action but great for peace, quiet and relaxation.
Location, privacy, view, horizon pool, facilities, fabulous staff.
We love the pool
Very friendly staff and management headed by an Aussie (Luke) - he gets personally involved... and makes a difference! Seriously relaxed atmosphere helps you wind down immediately! Nothing
the pool was phenomenal. We had oceanview jacuzzi room and it had phenomenal view. English of some of the stuff was not good although they really tried to help.
The best 5 stars boutique Hotel we ever stayed. Had unforgettable experience. We stayed here 12 days with our four month baby. We loved the private and the relax atmosphere. Enjoyed much the beautiful panoramic view and appreciated every moment of tranquil feeling. The service was just great, the staff was lovely and was willing to assist with any issue and special request. We looked for a quite resort where we can snorkel and enjoy the nature away from the busy life and found it in Silavade!!! Silavadee has the best reef in Samui. None
We upgraded our normal room to a villa and the experience was incredible!. The beach is not very nice but the hotel is perfect
We loved: 1. the room with its villa, pool, canopy bed, and pool behind. Marvelouis 2. the staff. We noted many who were friendly, warm, fun and always focused on us. Gentle welcoming and charning. Especially, Maamza, Ony, Ladda, Bilgis, Poo and the two women at the Tan Zaan restaurant (that I cannot remember their names.) It was as if we were welcomed into their homes. The sofa in the living area....hard, uncomfortable and the recliner...also not comfortable. And the breakfast area...banana cafe, could use a bit of decorating and sprucing up. Very plain....and not memorable. And lobby is a bit sterile. ....more flowers. color
great hotel, great location, i had a wonderful time. everything was just perfect. very beautiful hotel.
We really enhoyed staying at langham. we just wanted to relax at the resort so inconvient location was not matter to us. The staff was extremely kind and spoke very good english. The service was very satisfied. The best thing I loved there is music! Just made it perfect for us. I would really go back there again!
Very polite and responsive staff. Good breakfast. Nice large open air bathroom, but the room of essential place was a little bit too small (no place where to put closes and suitcase). Many clean towels which are changed immediately after using. Fruits and water with ice during the day near the pool for free. Good restaurant, but too expnsive, as well as Spa was extremely expensive. I do not recommend this hotel because there are many disadvantages which can't be improved there is no beach with sunbeds. You can lie only near the pool, which area is very narrow and there are not enough beds at the pool. The beds are not movable (you can't move it in the shade or sun) and they are placed so closed to each other that I personally do not feel comfortable. The decking does not help in this situation because in the sun there is so hot that you will not be able to lie in the sun. Very important that there is very shallow sea, even at the end of decking due to this you can't swim in the sea, as well as the pool also is very shallow (1.20 m). The music near the pool was too loud and sounds all day without interruption.
The rooms were well appointed and clean, the grounds were lovely and the staff at reception were helpful. The restuarant was overpriced and offered poor service.
Hotel staff did everything they could and more for my comfort. Hotel taxi service was free of charge. Water in shower was not hot enough.
everything, the rooms are very good and clean,the air con is great. the hotel has everything you need and the staff and food are great too. the gym is very adequate too. nothing
very nice team and mangment, very helpful
design the beach might be better
The staff were exceptionally welcoming. They couldnt do enough for us. Our stay was great.
peaceful The cleanliness of the Villa
The privacy of the room, the bathroom and the gentleness of the staff at the reception The room was not very clean. The pool of our villa is full of leaves and bugs and the pillows of the deckchair were very dirty!
Location & Comfy Never Cleaned the pool. Spiders&Lizards feista
Design of hotel & calmness that's it No see at all to swim, misleadind for the gusts, not clean pool, soap had teeth marks by rats, pool had too many insects & dirt was never cleaned by staff, dead insects all over the room, pool was shallow to swim, dirty, and never clorinated, breakfast very poor if a guest is late for breakfast stays hungry, towels in the room were old & over used with threads hunging same for room robes.
Brand new resort, maybe a bit too new! They are still working things out! Excellent food at the restaurant, good size portions, very fresh, except the Australian Rib eye was not rib eye and was very fatty! Very friendly staff, helpful with every enquiry. Very modern design, but cheap materials have been used. Dont think the resort will age well which is unfortunate as this style of resort should be sucessful. The beach view is nice, but the tide is out all the time, which doesn't matter. But to encourage more people to be on the beach to play beach volleyball etc beach cleaned every day to get rid of the rubbish & broken glass!
there was no beach and sea to swim
It's very private and peaceful. Great place for honeymoon compared to chaweng beach. Staff Thorn and OR are very friendly and approachable making our stay more comfortable. Sometimes service can be very slow and at times the staff didn't get back to us and we have to chase them. We found mosquitoes breeding in two of the flower pots in the bathroom. There should be preventive measures and awareness of such issues. Cleanliness of the room is below standard and the toilet always smells. Vacuum n mop should b use to clean the room. I notice that broom that was use to swipe the pool side was use to clean the room which is highly unhygienic. Cleaning product should be used to clean the floor and the toilet.
Design, privacy
I found it very relaxing, no loud music or screaming children.
Brilliant location - staff are the very best no frequent stayer program or loyalty incentive and no affiliation with other groups
Beautiful room, excellent location, and very helpful staff. The morning breakfast was very good and convenient and most tables had a wonderful view of the ocean. Prices for drinks and meals was quite a bit extravagant. A soda water that you could purchase at a local store for 6 baht would cost you 90 baht in the hotel. Same is true for beer at 35 baht outside for 110 baht inside, this is just too much of a mark up. As a result we usually travelled outside of the hotel for all food and drink.
Right on street and on beach, yet quiet once inside hotel grounds
Everything about the resort was amazing. The staff, location, the rooms, the facilities and the beach. The location of the bar and restaurant overlooking the beach was excellent. A real chill out experience but close enough to local bars and restaurants to experience other alternatives. I cannot fault anything about it and would definitely return there at the earliest possible opportunity. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks alike were more expensive than would have liked. Outside bars therefore were more attractive.
Convenient location, close to the cultural life of Lamai beach and supermarket Tesco. Beautiful hotel surroundings, good idea in a room with a jacuzzi on the terrace under a fan. Internet only works on the beach, the lobby and internet center. The rooms Wi-Fi internet is not working! Sometimes cleaning the room only after a reminder.
Excellent scenery, beautiful design, great services like renting a scooter, helpful staff Checking in was rather slow, airconditioner in the room was loud - but all issues were well addressed by the management
We loved the fact that it's a small resort that gives you a warm feeling. The beachfront bungalows are wonderful!
Peacefulness of the resort
everything no
Nice green territory of the hotel; good location at the clean southern part of Lamai Beach, near to Grandfather's and Grandmother's Rock. We were initially going to change the hotel in 4 days, but decided to stay there longer, not moving to another part of Lamai. No free Wi-Fi internet in the room. Wi-Fi available for extra charge was rather slow, very hard to work online. The temperature of the hot water in the bathroom was unstable, varying from hot to cold.
Quiet place, direct access to the beach, nice swimming pool area, nice vegetation around bungalows. Far away from Lamai main streets, high prices of hotel restaurant with respect to food quality (pizza from freezer...)


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Stumbling to the top of the World
by Lori Wiens
Dave Rodney (BA '87, BEd. '88) has literally been on top the of the world. As the first person from Saskatchewan and only the 12th Canadian to successfully climb Mount Everest, he has stood 8,838 metres above sea level and looked down on the sunrise, the clouds and the peaks of the surrounding Himalayas.
But as he describes his climb, Rodney doesn't give the impression that he conquered the legendary mountain. Instead he talks of how the physical, spiritual, and mental journeys all intertwined to create an experience unlike any he could have imagined.
"I think the climb is about finding out what you're made of and why you do what you do," he said introspectively.
That doesn't mean he has taken his success lightly. "If you're lucky, you live, and if you're even luckier, you make it to the top and back down again," he added.
Rodney left Canada March 17 for Kathmandu and spent the next two weeks trekking to the base camp, 5,500 metres above sea level. "Everyone talks like base camp is no big deal, but it's equivalent of climbing Mount Everest two-and-a-half times," he pointed out.
From base camp he ascended the south side of the mountain along with 19 other climbers and 35 Sherpas, area natives who act as guides. For six weeks, they battled winds up to 100 miles per hour and temperatures hovering around -40 C. Despite the harsh conditions, he says the climb gave him a lot of time to think.
"Your mind goes from concentrating on absolutely nothing, or putting one foot in front of the other, to all the things from home. Of course at the higher altitudes you just go into survival mode. You have to take 20 to 30 breaths for each step and you're basically fighting your brain," he described.
On May 13 at 9:40 am he reached the summit. But his stop was brief. He spent only half an hour taking pictures, so he would have most of the day to begin his descent. But the day's success was bittersweet. Rodney's British tent mate, Mike Matthews, did not make it back. Rodney says his friend was separated from his guide in a storm. He speculates that Matthews could have fallen to his death or succumbed to the brutal conditions of the weather.
Rodney's sister, Dianne Boyko, says it was hard waiting to hear that her brother had made it back safely, especially knowing the number of lives claimed by the mountain.
"We watched and we prayed and we worried and we were hoping he'd come home safe - and he did," she said from her home in Saskatoon. She, along with her parents, her sister and all of their families, were on hand to meet Rodney at the Calgary airport. Boyko says she wasn't surprised he chose to climb Mount Everest. Even as a kid he was adventurous. "He did everything from scuba diving to downhill skiing to skydiving," she laughed.
Boyko says a trip he had made to Everest two years ago as communications coordinator for another climb probably triggered his interest in making it to the summit. Rodney agrees that the previous trip was great training for his own climb. He did the videography and still photography and provided a daily interactive update on a website that was accessed by 300,000 people around the world.
Despite the challenges he faced in conquering the mountain, Rodney says in some ways, readjusting to life back home has been more difficult. "I'm finding the everyday Everests personally and professionally even more daunting than the real Mount Everest," he said.
Rodney has taught school in Calgary for the past ten years, and is now teaching full-time at Bishop Carroll High School. He says most of his students seem to respect him for following his dreams.
"I always tell them to dream big and to dream often. It's an important thing to have dreams outside of the classroom."
But Rodney is not sure he will remain in the classroom. His climb gave him time to reevaluate his life and to think about carving a future that builds on his experience. He prefers to think of himself as an educator and talks with pride about his passion for photography and possibly public speaking.
"I think there is room for education outside the classroom," he says and later adds, "You feel like you almost have an obligation to spread good words and positive messages. But you have to be careful. Too much ego can spoil that."
He has already been asked to speak at corporate retreats and National Geographic magazine has offered him a job filming a woman's ascent of K-2 in the Himalayas.
He believes he has a message that is inspirational to others. "I talk a lot about sacred spaces, and stumbling blocks versus stepping stones. I'm a perfect example. I'm a prairie boy who once broke his back in four places and has had four knee operations. We have to ask ourselves, "Are they stumbling blocks or stepping stones? That is really my message."


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SEBEC, Maine — The day after Dacano Arno drowned last month, Jody Arno saw people jumping off the Sebec River Bridge into the water just as her son had done the evening he died.
She knew she had to do something to help prevent other parents from experiencing the pain she was feeling.
Dacano, 17, drowned in the rapid current near the dam downstream from the bridge on June 3. The Dover-Foxcroft teen is credited with pushing another teen to safety before being dragged under the water.
Others there that evening tried in vain to contact police on their cellphones to get help. But there is little to no cell service in that area.
Jody Arno believes an emergency response hard-line phone tower will help shorten response times for future emergencies. So she has led the effort to have a tower similar to those found on college campuses installed near the bridge.
"With having no cell service in this area, it becomes very difficult to get emergency services here," Arno said on Friday, more than five weeks after her son's death. "It's optimal to have a hard-line service."
The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis Club, friends and family have helped raise more than $9,000, she said. That money will be used to purchase a tower that will enable people to call the Piscataquis County Sheriff's Department with the push of a button. The tower also will have a flashing light, siren and video camera. The person calling in the emergency will be able to talk with a dispatcher.
It will be painted blue, which was Dacano's favorite color, she said. A face plate will carry Dacano's name.
Piscataquis County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Bob Young said the tower is a good idea.
"If you can do something to get a faster response, it will be helpful," he said.
The area below the dam where Dacano and his friends were swimming is posted as off limits. High water flowing over the dam and through the turbine overflow can create powerful currents.
Dacano was described as a strong swimmer, but Dover-Foxcroft Fire Chief Gerald Guyotte said last month he didn't believe anyone could have survived in that current.
Jody Arno said the 9-foot-tall pole is necessary because it is apparent kids will continue to jump off the bridge and swim in the river.
"If they put up a 10-foot fence, they're going to bring an 11-foot ladder," she said. "They're going to jump it. That's typical of kids."
"I think it's a wonderful idea," said Jess Mallar of Dover-Foxcroft, who stopped by the bridge to greet Arno on Friday. "Having a hard line to emergency services could potentially save a lot of lives. I'm devastated that it took a tragedy like this to make it happen."
Mallar agreed that little can be done to prevent kids from jumping from the bridge and swimming near the dam.
"It's a rite of passage. I've watched a lot of people do it over the years," she said.
Arno said Dacano would have wanted the tower as well.
"I think this is something he would feel very strongly about," she said. "His brother, Darango, is in the same thought process — to actually take this money and do something that could help another family so they don't have to go through this."
Arno said the past few weeks have been difficult for her and her family, but especially for Dacano's twin brother, Darango.
Darango also was swimming in the river the day his brother drowned. He reached for Dacano and grabbed his hand before Dacano slipped away.
"They were mirror twins. They were the exact opposite," said their mother, mentioning that Dacano was left-handed while Darango is right-handed. "It wasn't until they were 12 years old I could get them to sleep apart."
She said Darango has been unable to revisit the spot where his brother drowned.
The loss of Dacano was felt by the whole region. Hundreds attended his remembrance ceremony last month. Jody Arno said she received enough sympathy cards to fill two grocery bags.
"It's a small community that's very close," she said.
Arno said she would like to see the tower installed as soon as possible to prevent another tragedy.
Dacano's drowning remains under investigation, Cpl. John MacDonald of the Maine Warden Service said in an email on Thursday.


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The Bank of England has promised to keep interest rates at record lows until the unemployment rate falls to 7 per cent, a radical change of monetary policy in the world's sixth largest economy.
Mark Carney, the BoE's new governor, unveiled the policy on Wednesday, alongside forecasts that show the central bank does not expect the unemployment rate to reach that level until at least mid-2016.
The policy, which is similar to the one adopted by the US Federal Reserve, is aimed at reassuring markets and the public that monetary policy will not tighten any time soon.
But the Bank of England said it would reconsider if inflation was set to be 2.5 per cent or higher in the medium-term, if inflation expectations were becoming out of control, or if the policy was threatening financial stability
"The message is that the MPC is going to maintain the exceptional monetary stimulus until unemployment reaches 7 per cent and then we will reconsider," Mr Carney told his first press conference since he took on the top job last month. "We will do this while maintaining price and financial stability."
There was a muted response from investors. The FTSE 100 fell 0.8 per cent, yields on 10-year government bonds climbed 3 basis points and sterling rose 0.5 per cent against the dollar.
Mr Carney said the economy was recovering, but remained far too weak. "This remains the slowest recovery in output on record," he said. "We're not at escape velocity right now."
He stressed the 7 per cent unemployment rate was not a target, but a "way-station" on the path to full recovery.
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17 comments:
- Testify said...
Absurdly overated The Clash. At a point when punk was fracturing, and becoming something stranger and more interesting The Clash opted for traditional Stadium Rock bluster with albums such as London Calling and Combat Rock.They cleared the way for other tedious trad rockers such as U2 and The Alarm. Strummer knew what he'd done and, in May 1985, performed a bizarre act of self-flaggelation, (that I like to think was intended as penance)busking in the car park outside an Alarm gig! Sadly it was not recorded for posterity. Clash's first albums good i suppose, after that forget it.
- November 13, 2006 10:13 AM
- Mike D said...
like the jam - i always thought they were a good singles band rather than an album one. even their supposed magnum opus, london calling, has a lot of filler.
still - white man in hamersmith palais, for that alone their place in the pantheon is deserved.
but joe strummer and johnny cash doing 'redemption song' is an abomination unto man and lord. JC's bit os alright but Strummer makes Bruce look like astrud gilberto on it. (shiver...)
- November 13, 2006 5:52 PM
- Matt Blankman said...
Heresy! The Clash are truly worthy of their place in the Pantheon. I'll grant you that Sandinista! is has tons of filler, but the best stuff on it is mind-blowing. "Stadium Rock bluster?" Go back and listen again, my friend. If you don't find things strange and interesting on London Calling and Sandinista! (hell, even on Combat Rock), you owe them another listen. There's a lot of sonic experimentation and genre bending going on. Yes, the singles post '79 or so tend to be in a traditional rock'n'roll structure, but...um...whats wrong with that?
- November 13, 2006 10:31 PM
The Clash overated?
Not even close.
The Clash were probably the most versatile rock band since the Rolling Stones (prior to and including Exile on Main Street).
When the Pistols' novelty has faded, the Clash will have endured.
- November 13, 2006 11:49 PM
- Testify said...
erik hogstrom wrote:
"When the Pistols' novelty has faded, the Clash will have endured."
The point wasn't to endure but to DESTROY.
Surely novelty is preferable to a dreary churning out of Rock n Roll bilge.
The Clash sold out and, yes, turned into punks very own Rolling Stones, heaven help us.
- November 14, 2006 6:50 AM
- swac said...
Try to remember London Calling in context; in 1979 that record was a complete bombshell that blew my 12-year-old mind, and I think it still stands up today. At the time Sandinista came out, I thought there was one pretty good record buried between six sprawling sides (in fact, there was a single promo disc given out to record stores that had all the good songs on it...which was better than the record it was being used to hype). I think I listened to Combat Rock once before filing it away forever.
In retrospect, there was a lot of dreck that followed in The Clash's wake (anyone ever see that dreadful "tribute album" that came out a few years ago?) but the posturing didn't always overwhelm the politics.
- November 14, 2006 3:20 PM
- Richard Gibson said...
Testify said...
Absurdly overated The Clash. At a point when punk was fracturing, and becoming something stranger and more interesting The Clash opted for traditional Stadium Rock bluster with albums such as London Calling and Combat Rock.
Interesting point. Like most of these things I got into it all a lot later. I actually like London Calling but agree with your description of Combat Rock as stadium friendly rock. I think what 'London Calling' has in it's favour is it's got that melee of styles, at least that's why I like it.
Testify also said...
They cleared the way for other tedious trad rockers such as U2 and The Alarm. Strummer knew what he'd done and, in May 1985, performed a bizarre act of self-flaggelation, (that I like to think was intended as penance)busking in the car park outside an Alarm gig!
Dreadful stuff, but sadly we have Big Country, Simple Minds and other dreary stadium rock pretenders.
Testify also said...
Sadly it was not recorded for posterity. Clash's first albums good i suppose, after that forget it.
After I saw this clip I dug out 'Give Em Enough Rope' - I liked it, I hadn't played it a lot, I really liked the first album but definately think their most disappointing album is 'Combat Rock'.
I saw Mick Jones earlier this year going into his flat in West London, I had to do a sort of double take but it was definately him. Afterwards I thought of the Television Personalities song "I know where Syd Barrett lives".
Rudie Can't Fail.
- November 14, 2006 3:49 PM
- swac said...
I hope you don't mind Richard, but I've included a link to the actual performance in this post.
God bless YouTube.
- November 14, 2006 6:17 PM
- Matt Blankman said...
Wow...I'm surprised. How is releasing a single like "This is Radio Clash" a sell-out? Or recording with Allen Ginsberg on Combat Rock?
The Clash outgrew the confines of punk rock. If that doesn't suit your taste, well, non gustibus, y'know? But that hardly makes it a sell-out. Yeah, they had some hits in '82, but one of them was overtly political. Maybe the marketplace caught up to them, not the other way around.
- November 14, 2006 10:27 PM
- Testify said...
Sugar Hill released Rappers Delight in 1979,PIL released Metal Box album, the Raincoats released their eponymous album and the Slits released Cut all, it could be argued, sought to make something sonically innovative in the bombsite playground that was left after the Pistols laid waste to the musical landscape.They found their way blocked by, yawn, boys with guitars and a desire to rawk. Instead of a brave new world the Clash made a world safe for U2, Big Country etc. Try and imagine what the world would be like if, say, Wire (or even the Buzzcocks) had had the Clash's prestige. See what I mean?
- November 15, 2006 5:22 AM
- Matt Blankman said...
But testify, you keep willfully ignoring the sonic experimentation that WAS done by the Clash. Sandinista! is packed with it - frankly, TOO much of it. Have you ever listened to Sandinista!?
Even Combat Rock, their big chart hit album had oddball tracks like Ghetto Defendent with Ginsburg.
- November 15, 2006 10:36 AM
- Testify said...
Its not wilful ignoring, I would simply contend that the Clash's sonic innovation is as nothing compared to those other artists I've mentioned or indeed compared to the suffocating image of the Clash themselves guitared up, bedenimed and leathered, splay-legged in traditionl boys own rock n roll narcissism.
It's interesting you mention (again) the Ginsberg collaboration as I would contend his inclusion on a Clash album proves MY point. By the time Combat Rock came along Ginsberg had become (as a symbol if not as an artist) a genial "underground" poet laureate (with an uncanny resembelance to Bert Lahrs Cowardly Lion I think). The Beat movement had long ago been dissipated and absorbed by mainstream culture. Ginsberg is on a Clash album simply as a signifier that says something like "Oooh look we belong to a tradition of dissent that includes the Beats and Dylan and stuff". its not real, its empty, obvious posturing like those pictures of the Clash in front of Red Army Faction banners.The Pistols somehow recharged Situationist slogans whilst the Clash only adopted all the obvious old time symbols of "Rock n Roll rebels" an iconography that punk was meant to draw a line under. The Pistols music has never been used to sell Jeans.
- November 15, 2006 4:08 PM
- Matt Blankman said...
Look, I love the Pistols, but what exactly did that have to say beyond one record and a handful of singles? I mean, as great as that one LP is, let's not forget the Pistols essentially a "constructed" band ala the Monkees. (And I *like* the Monkees and a lot of Mike Nesmith's later stuff).
Okay, I get that you don't care for The Clash, but while you blame them for stadium rock blather (which I think is silly, I mean, do we *blame* Bob Dylan for Jonathan Edwards?), you give them no credit for using their position to bring early rap, reggae, dub, noise rock, etc to their mostly white audience. Hell, they brough Joe Ely and Butch Hancock to a British pub/punk audience. Also, your comments on Ginsberg don't quite mesh with the idea of a mass-market sell-out. Yeah, okay, maybe he was an underground Santa Clause by the 80s, but he still wasn't Top 40.
But 'nuff said - we disagree and that's fine. Stimulating argument anyway.
- November 15, 2006 10:19 PM
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- November 16, 2006 5:20 AM
- Testify said...
"Sold Out" was stupid choice of words I guess, I didn't really mean in terms of Top 40 success (after all the Clash consistently refused to appear on the TV chart show Top Of The Pops, a stance which would have unquestionably would've curtailed their chart position here in the UK).What I meant was that the Clash reneged on the (perhaps romantic) idea that punk was something more than mere pop product. The Pistols one album raised more questions than answers and cleared a space in the culture, those that followed then had to decide what to do with and in that space. The best saw it as a playground, a place to both escape and challenge the sterility of everyday life as it is sold to us.The Clash, faced with this space, retreated to the safety of good old rock n roll pantomime which culminated in them becoming a stadium rock band.
As you say "nuff said". Your a gentleman, sir, and its been a pleasure debating with you. I'm gonna take my sacred cow kickin' boots off now and put my feet up.
- November 16, 2006 5:22 AM
- Louis said...
Q: Sex Pistols or the Clash?
A: The Ramones.
- November 16, 2006 2:38 PM
- Richard Gibson said...
Q: Sex Pistols, The Clash or The Ramones?
A: The Rezillos.
Exhibit #1: 'Can't Stand The Rezillos'.
- November 16, 2006 5:09 PM


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Intel just announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Texas Instruments' cable modem unit. Intel says this will enhance its focus on in the cable industry and related markets.
Intel will combine TI's Puma product lines with the Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) standard and Intel's SoCs for a set top box, and other model products for the cable industry. "The objective is to provide cable OEMs with an open and powerful platform for delivering innovative and differentiated products to service providers that improve the video, voice and data content experience at home," Intel says.
"Adding the talents of the Texas Instruments' cable team to Intel's efforts to bring its advanced technology to consumer electronics makes for a compelling combination," said Bob Ferreira, general manager, Cable Segment, Intel's Digital Home Group. "Intel is focused on delivering SoCs that provide the foundation for consumer electronics devices such as set top boxes, digital TVs, Blu-ray disc players, companion boxes and related devices. This acquisition specifically strengthens Intel's product offerings for the continuum of cable gateway products and reinforces Intel's continued commitment to the cable industry."
Intel says it has offered all TI employees with the cable modem team the chance to keep their jobs in at Intel sites in their respective countries (mostly Israel). They would become part of the company's Digital Home Group.
Financial terms of the acquisition weren't revealed. The deal is subject to regulatory review, and is expected to close in the fourth quarter.


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2012 playoff loss in Denver is ancient history to Steelers
Tim Tebow caught the snap and looked into the secondary. It was the first play from scrimmage of overtime and the last of the Steelers' 2011 season.
Standing tall in the pocket, Tebow lasered a pass, distinctively left-handed, to Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas. The race was on, and Thomas outran Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor and free safety Ryan Mundy 80 yards to the end zone to win the wild-card playoff game and defeat the defending AFC champions 29-23.
Four years later, the Steelers are getting ready for their first postseason meeting with the Broncos since that day. They visit Denver's Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday in an AFC divisional playoff game.
Taylor looks back with enough strength to philosophically shrug off the disappointment.
"Welcome to life," he said.
The retired Taylor played 12 years in the NFL — eight before that game and three after it — so he treated the defeat in the only way he knows.
"It's not going to go your way all the time," he said. "Only certain people are built for that. I'm built for that."
The current Steelers treat one of the more agonizing playoff defeats in franchise history almost as if it didn't happen.
"I didn't even think about it until you brought it up," said linebacker James Harrison, who was on the field for the play. "It will be out of my mind as soon as I stop talking to you."
Thomas said it's one of the better moments of his career (tied with catching Peyton Manning's NFL-record setting touchdown pass), but he added, "I'm not even paying attention to it."
Steelers long snapper Greg Warren, an 11-year veteran, said there are more important matters to ponder.
"Everybody is focused on (this season's) Denver team that has Peyton Manning and a lot of great playmakers," he said.
For Tebow, it was the last touchdown pass of his career. He was traded two months later to the New York Jets, coinciding with the Broncos' acquisition of Manning in free agency. Since then, Tebow was cut by three teams and works as a commentator for ESPN and the SEC Network. An ESPN spokesman said he was not available to comment for this story.
"He's doing good on all these networks," Taylor said. "He's doing real good. Can't knock him."
Warren said he seldom thinks about the game, but he remembers the impression Tebow left.
"Maybe if we see (him) on TV, you think about it," he said. "You see a guy who played with a lot of passion, played with his heart on his sleeve and went out there and gave it his all. That's what it takes sometimes. Sometimes, you just like to have players that play like that.
"Take nothing away from him. He deserved every point he scored on us."
Taylor credits the Broncos for a well-timed play call. It was only Tebow's second pass on first down all day.
"They had a good game plan," he said. "They figured it out on the last drive. The man threw the ball. Demaryius made a play."
The Broncos have turned over most of their roster and coaching staff in the four years since that game. Thomas and linebacker Von Miller are the only players still in the starting lineup, and the team now is coached by Gary Kubiak, who replaced John Fox after the 2014 season. Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, the Steelers' leading pass catcher that day, now starts for the Broncos.
After winning that game, the Broncos lost the next week to the New England Patriots, 45-10, and four of six postseason games overall — a fact not lost on Taylor.
"Shoot, them boys ain't won a championship since," he said.
Jerry DiPaola is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. Reach him at email@example.com or via Twitter @JDiPaola_Trib.


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Every Woman Should Watch: – "In My Chair – A Makeup Artist's Perspective on Beauty"
Beauty is subjective, but when it really comes down to it, every woman is beautiful in her own way. Makeup Artist, Eva DeVirgilis sees that beauty in every woman who sits down in her chair, even when they can't see it themselves and she is speaking out about it.
Eva DeVirgilis speaks from her heart in this very powerful and moving TEDx speech.
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What I found to be most interesting about what she has to say is that she is right. I bet you at least once a day I apologize for my appearance. Even when someone pays me a compliment about my appearance, I inevitably have something negative to say about myself. "Oh! Nooo… my hair looks like crap today." or "Ha! I don't have any makeup on. I know I look tired today, but thanks…" These are the kinds of things that I say… all the time. And you know what? I don't even realize that I'm doing it 90% of the time.
Now, I saw a quote one time that said, "Be nice to yourself. It's hard to be happy when someone is being mean to you all the time." I have always remembered this, but Eva's video really brought to light just how hard I am on myself – how hard WE are on ourselves. So, I challenge you to be nicer to yourself and I am going to work on being nicer to myself.
♥ Kat


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PerkStreet Financial, the progressive online financial services company with the best cash back rewards debit card in the United States has partnered with Dave Ramsey, personal finance expert and author of "Total Money Makeover", to promote PerkStreet's revolutionary new checking account. The typical American family can now earn over $600 of cash back annually* for their everyday spending, letting PerkStreet customers live better financial lives. Americans can visit http://www.perkstreet.com/daveramsey to sign up.
"We created PerkStreet because we wanted people to be rewarded for living responsibly," said PerkStreet co-founder and CEO Dan O'Malley. "Americans are getting a terrible deal from their banks, yet most don't realize it. Dave Ramsey helps millions of people live the life they deserve through wise financial choices, making him the perfect partner for PerkStreet."
The PerkStreet Financial Visa® Debit Card even puts more cash back into customers' hands than most "high interest" checking programs. Consumers no longer need to take on annual fees or grow their debt just to get great rewards.
"Now that Americans can earn more cash back on a debit card than they can on a credit card, they can finally put their credit cards where they belong: in the shredder," said Dan O'Malley, CEO of PerkStreet Financial. "After my time as an executive in the credit card industry, I can tell you that is exactly where credit cards belong."
PerkStreet is changing the way banking is done, offering customers 50 times** more rewards than the average debit card, and rewarding them for spending intelligently using debit, not interest-bearing credit cards. Because the company doesn't waste billions on bank branches, PerkStreet can give that savings back to its customers in the form of rewards (cash back, music, coffee).
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**The average debit card offers .04% rewards vs. PerkStreet at 2%. 17% of debit cards offer rewards (Source: BAI/Hitachi 2008 Study of Consumer Payment Preferences). Of debit cards that offer rewards, the average value provided is 0.23% of spending (Source: Survey of the top 10 bank holding companies by total domestic deposits, as ranked by the FDIC). The resultant value provided by the average debit card is 0.04% of spending compared to PerkStreet at 2%.


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But in a good way. News from MTV that Luscious Jackson -- best known for their 1996 album Fever In Fever Out -- will release a kids' album in the not-too-distant future. Frontwoman Jill Cunniff told MTV.com that they're seeking a label for the album. (Hello, Little Monster Records, are you listening?) In addition, they'll be performing "family concerts where parents can come with their kids, because a lot of our fans have kids now." Now if only the Beastie Boys would do a kids' album. (Thanks to Bill and the Pokey Pup for the heads-up.)
Maybe Gavrilo Principe Has Something Against Kids' Music
They've posted Franz Ferdinand's song "Jackie Jackson" at the Colours Are Brighter Myspace page, but after constant buffering, all I get is about 30 seconds of Franz Ferdinand-y goodness about a greedy boy eating too much cake before an abrupt cutoff. Your mileage may vary, and hopefully it's better than mine. The Belle and Sebastian-compiled benefit album is set to be released in the UK on Oct. 16th.
How I Got Here: You're the One - Paul Simon (Eric Herman)
Longtime friend of the site Eric Herman released his third kids' album, Snow Day!, earlier this year. His new blog, Cool Tunes for Kids, is filled with thoughtful posts on other kids' music artists, famous and not, and what Herman finds worthwhile in their music. I thought he'd be a great artist to lead off this "How I Got Here" series (for more details, go here). Without further ado, then, here's Eric on Paul Simon's You're the One. ************ Paul Simon may be best known for his "and Garfunkel" years and his enormously successful Graceland album. But for me, his best album is 2000's You're the One. Being a big fan of Graceland, I picked up You're the One on a whim, thinking "ah, it's probably pretty good". And on my first listen, that was the exact reaction I had. There was nothing necessarily innovative like Graceland's fusion of world music and pop, nor were there any standout hits like "You Can Call Me Al" or "Diamonds..." But it was intriguing enough, musically, and had some pretty interesting tunes, so I kept listening... and listening... and listening. More than any other album I've heard, You're the One has layers that reveal themselves upon repeated listens. The words of a song like "Look at That" work both literally and metaphorically, and the music is both immediately engaging and also densely arranged with some cleverly involved percussion. The album is full of brilliantly poetic lyrics like these from the title track: "Nature gives us shapeless shapes/Clouds and waves and flame/But human expectation/Is that love remains the same". There is also ample wit and humor evident on songs like "Old" and "Darling Lorraine", and sometimes even delicate humor within songs that are otherwise serious. Tracks like "The Teacher", "Love" and "Quiet" are deeply moving and a nice contrast to more energized songs like "Hurricane Eye", "Look at That" and "You're the One". And yet, the upbeat songs may be just as likely to generate goose bumps with the power of their sentiment. You're the One makes me want to laugh, cry, love, learn, pray, mourn, sing and rejoice for the mysterious wonder that is life. I doubt anyone would hear my music (especially my kids' music) and think, "Oh, it sounds like Paul Simon", but this album has been an enormous influence on me as an artist striving to color my world as vibrantly as possible.
How I Got Here: An Introduction
In thinking about ways to: a) add more content to the site, and b) avoid doing a lot of the work actually creating that content, I realized that one thing that really interested me about kids and family musicians was what albums influenced them. So I've set up this occasional series for artists to talk about a particular album that influenced their kids' music work. It doesn't have to be a kids' album, it doesn't have to be an album they even liked -- all it needs to be is an album that had some impact on them as a kids' musician (even if they heard it long before they ever became a "kids' musician," whatever that is). Hope you enjoy these.
Review: Open Season Soundtrack - Paul Westerberg
Paul Westerberg's place in the rock canon is safe, thanks to the his work in the 1980s with the Minneapolis band The Replacements.If you had placed a bet back then that he'd eventually score an animated movie replete with a bunny rabbit, chances are you'd received pretty good odds.But here we are in 2006, children's music is all the rage, and Paul Westerberg has scored an animated movie replete with a bunny rabbit -- Open Season, whose Original Soundtrack is being released today. Setting the improbability aside, is it any good?It's a hard question to answer, because you're inevitably judging the album against Westerberg's previous work, much of which was recorded long before you were even thinking about parenthood.In any case, it's a mixed bag.Westerberg, who crafted a great soundtrack cut for the movie Singles ("Dyslexic Heart"), has another great song here in "Meet Me in the Meadow," a gorgeous pop tune with a soaring string-accompanied chorus, the sense of hope very reminiscent of Replacements' themes.It's definitely one of my favorite kids' music tracks of the year. "Love You in the Fall," the lead single, sounds most like an actual Replacements song, and is a decent song to boot."Right To Arm Bears" is a bit of silliness obviously crafted for a particular bit in the movie and shows off Westerberg's wordplay, as does "Any Better Than This" includes the amusing turn of phrase "knight in shining armchair." Where I think the soundtrack fails, at least for kids, is the slower songs."I Belong" and "Whisper Me Luck" move too slowly to grab most kids' attention (at least without a visual accompaniment), and I'm not sure the kids are going to respond to the lyrical concerns.In the context of the movie, they may be perfect, but as a set of standalone tracks, they bring the soundtrack to a halt. There are four tracks not performed by Westerberg.Pete Yorn covers "I Belong" and he, too, doesn't make it particularly compelling.Sacramento's Deathray (including members from Cake) cover Westerberg's "Wild As I Wanna Be" and have a fun, poppy original, "I Wanna Lose Control."And the Talking Heads, whose place in the rock canon may be even more safe than Westerberg, contribute "Wild Wild Life," a song whose existence will continue long after the apocalypse happens and cockroaches roam the earth.Needless to say, I'd've rather heard another Westerberg track than that recycled cut. I'm gonna peg the soundtrack as most appropriate for ages 6 and up.I mean, there's nothing inappropriate about the album -- I just don't think 3-year-olds will care much.Listen to four tracks at the soundtrack's Myspace page. The Open Season soundtrack is a good Paul Westerberg album, with probably more good songs than a lot of his recent work.Whether you or your kids will listen to it in the long run probably depends more, however, on whether you (or your kids) care about what Westerberg and his bandmates recorded 20 years ago.
Review: When I Get Little - Dog on Fleas
How to describe New York-based Dog On Fleas?Hmmmm...The band itself has used the phrase "Brigitte Bardot will serve you from John Cage's hat" to help describe the Dog on Fleas "recipe."It's a not inaccurate description of the band's attitude, but doesn't really give you any indication of what they sound like.So that's where I'll give it a shot. On their 2006 release When I Get Little, their fourth album, Dog on Fleas play blues, country, jazz, folk, and zydeco -- among other styles -- with a loose feel reminiscent of Dan Zanes, Elizabeth Mitchell, and Woody Guthrie.The five-member band are a talented group of musicians, but the resulting sound on the album is not overproduced, giving it room to breathe and sway.They come at songs from odd angles and most of those angles work."Come On Down" has a loping New Orleans jazz feel and sounds very much like it could have been recorded strolling down a New Orleans street."Green Grass of Summer" is a sweet retro-sounding folk-pop tune that would've sounded great on AM radio 35 years ago.(Heck, it would sound great on AM radio today.)And "Big Black Snake" is an instant folk classic that's remiscent of Woody Guthrie songs given a Billy Bragg/Wilco "Mermaid Avenue" treatment, except instead of Bragg's raggedy voice we get the clear voice of Debbie Lan. Thirteen of the fifteen tracks on the 42-minute album are originals (most written by member Dean Jones) and none of them are traditional kids' songs.They're definitely in the traditional of family folk, and even songs about more kid-centric topics are given a twist -- the Cajun stylings and French lyrics for a song about French toast ("Mon Pain Perdu"), for example.The low-key feeling of peace and goodwill throughout the album is helped in no small part by the lyrical components on songs such as "Peace Will Come" and the ska-inflected "What's Behind the Wall."By no means are the messages of peace hammered home, but they're definitely there. As with the best family folk albums, the music is appropriate for all ages, but kids ages 3 through 9 will probably appreciate it the most -- they'll be the ones most willing to dance along, too.Listen to samples here. So how would I describe Dog on Fleas and When I Get Little?How about simply as "good and fun music for listeners of any age."Fans of Dan Zanes' music should especially check out this album, but unless you require your music pitch-corrected to within an inch of its life, you'll find it a vibrant and joyous experience.Highly recommended.


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Constancy of Time Lag Relationship Between External and Internal Signal in Abdominal Tumor Sites
R Regmi*, D Lovelock, P Zhang, H Pham, J Xiong, E Yorke, K Goodman, A Wu, G Mageras, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NYMO-F-WAB-2 Monday 4:30PM - 6:00PM Room: Wabash Ballroom
Purpose: To investigate constancy, within a treatment session, of the time lag relationship between implanted markers in abdominal tumors and an external motion surrogate.
Methods: Six gastroesophageal junction and three pancreatic cancer patients (IRB-approved protocol) received a respiration₋correlated CT (RCCT), and two cone₋beam CTs (CBCT), one before and one after the treatment. Time between initial and final scan varied from about 1 to 3 h. Each patient had at least one implanted fiducial marker near the tumor. In all scans, abdominal displacement (Varian RPM) was recorded as the external motion signal. In-house software tracked fiducials, representing internal signal, in CBCT projection images and amplitude-sorted RCCT. For each set of projection images, time lag between internal and external signals was found by maximizing the correlation coefficient in each breathing cycle and averaging over all cycles. For the RCCT, these quantities were calculated for the 1₋2 cycles during which the fiducial was imaged.
Results: Mean ± standard deviation in time lag, over all scans and patients, was 0.10 ± 0.07 s (range 0.01 ₋ 0.36 s). External signal lagged the internal in 20/27 scans. Change in time lag between pre₋ and post₋RT CBCT was 0.06 ± 0.07s (range 0.01 ₋ 0.22 s), corresponding to 3.1 ± 3.7% (range 0.6 ₋ 10.8%) of the gate width (range 1.6 ₋ 3.1 s). Including the RCCT scan, change in time lag increased to 6.5 ± 5.4% (range 0.2 ₋ 16.1%) of the gate width, and in three patients, change in time lag exceeded 10% of the gate width.
Conclusion: Time lag between internal and external signal is small compared to the treatment gate width in all patients. Change in time lag within a treatment session, inferred from pre to post₋RT measurements is also small, suggesting that a single measurement at the session start is adequate.
Funding Support, Disclosures, and Conflict of Interest: NIH/NCI award R01 CA126993 and a research grant from Varian.
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Simply Ribbed Scarf by Grace Mcewen
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Simply Ribbed Scarf
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download
Simply Ribbed is just that—a simple ribbed knit scarf. Unlike a straight knit and purl rib there is a little twist that adds a bit of
intrigue to the scarf .
Best of all this scarf is reversible with both sides having a wonderful ribbed effect.
The scarf is fun to knit and very simple so that even a beginner is able to successfully knit this pattern. Best of all any yarn may be used to knit this scarf. Just use the needles listed on the yarn and adjust the number of stitches based on the width you would like.


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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Reeves International Inc., of Pequannock, N.J., announced a voluntary recall of 36,000 Christmas ornaments made in China that contain lead. Consumers should immediately stop using these ornaments and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Reeves International Inc. for a refund or exchange.
Contact Reeves International Inc. at (800) 444-4775 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.breyerhorses.com to receive instructions for returning the ornaments. The recalled ornaments are: 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Holiday Stirrup Ornaments and 2007 Photo Frame Horseshoe Ornaments.
Surface paints on the ornaments contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.
The 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornament is a stirrup-shaped ornament with a white prancing horse and blue ribbons with "2006" stamped on the rim of the ornament. The 2007 Wintersong Stirrup Ornament is a stirrup-shaped ornament with a grey horse with saddle bags with a horn and a violin with "2007" stamped on the rim of the ornament. The 2007 Photo Frame Horseshoe Ornament is a horseshoe-shaped ornament with a brown horse with rider jumping over a gate. "Happy Holiday 2007" is printed on the back of the ornament.
The ornaments were sold at various retailers nationwide, including J.C. Penney Co. catalog and Web site from July 2006 through October 2007 for between $15 and $18.
Question: What makes the leaves turn such beautiful colors in the fall?
Answer: In many parts of the country, trees offer a breath-taking kaleidoscope of fall color. Chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for green leaf coloration and for trapping the sun's energy, disintegrates with cooler temperatures and shorter days, making other pigments become apparent. Three variable factors that control autumn color and intensity are the sugar formation in the leaf, the amount of sunshine received by the plants, and the temperature of the air.
Q: I have mixed cow manure in the soil where I plan to plant vegetables. Can I plant carrots, beets and tomatoes there?
A: Based on information provided by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension Service, cow manure is an excellent source for nutrients. However, manure applications should be based strictly on the nutrient requirement of the crop. The soil should be tested to determine nutrient need for the crop to be grown.
Q: What exactly does the date on an egg carton mean?
A: Many eggs reach stores only a few days after the hen lays them. Egg cartons with USDA grade shield on them must display the pack date (the day that the eggs were washed, graded and placed in the carton). The number is a three-digit code that represents the consecutive day of the year (the Julian date) starting with Jan. 1 as 001 and ending with Dec. 31 as 365.
Always purchase eggs before the Sell-By or EXP (expiration) date on the carton. After the eggs reach home, they may be refrigerated three to five weeks from the date they are placed in the refrigerator.
The Sell-By date will usually expire during that length of time, but the eggs are perfectly safe to use. This date is not federally required, but is required by some states including Georgia.
Consumer alerts
Christmas is the season to be jolly, but it is also the perfect time for consumer fraud. Before giving to charities or other helping hand organizations, making investments with strangers, or purchasing products or services from unknown companies or organizations, contact these agencies for assistance: Ag Consumer Line, 800-282-5852; Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs, 800-869-1123; National Fraud Information Center, 800-876-7060.
Although kerosene heaters keep many consumers warm in the winter, they can be a fire hazard.
Use only water-clear K-1 kerosene as fuel for your heater.
If you buy kerosene that is dispensed from a service station pump, don't assume just because the pump is marked for "kerosene" that is what is being dispensed.
Always check your fuel to make sure it is only kerosene. If the fuel has a gasoline odor, don't use it.
In case of problems with any petroleum product (gasoline, kerosene, diesel) always notify the location where the fuel was purchased immediately.
Also contact our Fuel and Measures offices to advise them of the situation using our toll free telephone number 800-282-5852.
If you have questions or problems with services or products regulated by the Georgia Department of Agriculture you may write the Office of Public Affairs, 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Room 226, Atlanta, GA 30334 or call (800) 282-5852. This column appears Sundays.