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Maui Waui Medical Marijuana Strain Review
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From: Apothecary of Colorado
Grade: B+
Type: Hybrid — Sativa dominant (The famous Hawaiian Sativa, known for a later harvest and vibrant Fall colors).
Price: $50-$60/8th plus tax (member/non-member)
Appearance: Beautiful light-green colored nugs with hues of deep purple and green. Abundance of milky and amber trichomes surround its tropical looking leaves and buds.
Aroma: Sweet and earthy aroma — a mild pungence.
Taste: Tastes a lot like a typical Maui strain, a bit of holiday spice. Very thick sweet smoke with good expansion.
Buzz Type: Very uplifting buzz. Kicked in instantly and gave me a numbing sensation in my head — tingly face. Makes on feel very creative and energetic and gave me very antsy legs when trying to stay seated. This is not a good evening strain.
Buzz Length: Medium. 1.5 hours
Medicinal Use: (We are NOT doctors — personal opinion ONLY) Great for headaches and nausea. Mild relief of muscular pains, but doesn't last verylong.
Overall: This strain is spelled in many different ways (Maui Wowie, Maui Waui, Maui Wowi, Mauwie Wauwie, Maui Wowee) but it all refers back to the old skool strains that many of us highly prized back in the days. Very popular in the 80's along with Acapulco Gold, it should be grown outside in an ideal environment and harvested a little late. A great Hawaiian strain that is definitely a strong sativa high and the smell is just lovely. You want to use this outside on a nice sunny day if at all posible, it's quite enjoyable.


text: Andrzej Jaworski <himself at poczta.nom.pl> wrote: > First let me disassociate Haskell from Taoism which to may > taste has left us in an unhealthy climate. It suffices to say > that Taoism is a school of clever trics and cute aphorisms but > without the slightest attempt to explain or generalize let > alone produce an abstract idea or a system. That is why its > wisdom is non transferable in spite of majority of humans > desending from it. Taoist religion in China is very much a popular religion, closely associated with festivals, weddings and magic tricks. As a popular religion, Taoism is indeed deeply compromised; but then again, so is Zen in Japan, Christianity in Europe and indeed, most popular religions in the place where they became popular. As a philosophy, Taoism is more concerned with doubt than knowledge; with humility than pride of understanding; of course it makes litte "attempt to explain or generalize". An essential notion in Taoism is that signs and symbols do not communicate the truth -- to appreciate Taoist practice, you must engage in the practice of Taoism for a spell. Thus it is in practical arts -- Chinese medicine, Taiji, strategy -- that one comes to appreciate the Way and its Power. -- Jason Dusek

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Synthesis of stable ACC using mesoporous silica gel as a support
- Fen Fu1,
- Liang Guang Tian2,
- Sheng Xu1,
- Xian Gang Xu1Email author and
- Xiao Bo Hu1Email author
© Fu et al.; licensee Springer. 2014
Received: 22 June 2014
Accepted: 14 August 2014
Published: 29 August 2014
Stable amorphous calcium carbonate supported by mesoporous silica gel was successfully synthesized. The silica gel support is prepared through the hydrolytic polycondensation of ethyl silicate under suitable conditions. Laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM) observations reveal that the morphology of the products is branched with cruciform-like and flower-like structure. Raman spectroscopic analysis and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observation of the products confirm the combination of stable amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) nanoparticles and mesoporous silica gel. A possible growth mechanism for the branched structure has been proposed. Results indicate potential application of this work to ACC storage, crystal engineering, biomimetic synthesis, etc.
Amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) has attracted increasing interest as a result of its potential use in biomimetic and industrial applications. However, it is a transient precursor phase to crystalline modification [1–4], so it is difficult to obtain in vitro. Stabilizing amorphous precusors is one of the major issues in biomineralization studies [5]. Moreover, people had been trying to add process-directing agents during the nucleation stage. Additives such as phosphorproteins [6], aspartic acid [7], and ployacrylic acid (PAA) [5] have been proved to act as stabilizers for ACC. In addition, researchers have also tried other inorganic substances, with the result that spherical ACC accompanied by vaterite or calcite was obtained [8].
The reason ACC is unstable under ambient conditions is because of its large interfacial energy. Accordingly, it would be interesting to develop a highly porous support material which would make it possible to lower the interfacial energy of ACC during the reaction [9]. With this in mind, silica gel was chosen as the material because of its tunable porosity via hydrolytic polycondensation of liquid precursors such as the silicon alkoxides under controlled conditions [10]. The first synthesis of porous silica was described by Kistler in 1931 [11]. Since that time, silica gels have been used as functional materials with an impressive range of applications [12]. The use of silica gel for CaCO3 single crystal growth has been employed as a means to control the purity and morphology [13, 14]. However, a silica gel-based system for controlling the formation of amorphous CaCO3 has not been studied.
In this work, we used a porous silica gel support to form ACC for the first time. Silica gel is obtained through the hydrolytic polycondensation of ethyl silicate as an additive to a solution of CaCl2 and (NH2)2CO. The morphology of silica gel can be tailored to form a 3D-matrix during hydrolytic polycondensation under suitable conditions [9], so that support is afforded that lowers the interfacial energy of the ACC. The structure and morphology of the product were characterized by laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM), micro-Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
The ethyl silicate (ES), calcium chloride dihydrate (CaCl2··2H2O), urea, ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH), and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) used as precursors were of analytical grade and used without further purification. All chemicals were purchased from Sinopharm Chemical Reagent Co., Ltd (Shanghai, China). Deionized water with an electrical conductivity of less than 106 S m-1 was taken from a Mili-Q system.
Four separate silica solutions were prepared by mixing 0.2 mL ethyl silicate, 0.2 mL alcohol, 6.5 mL NaOH (0.1 M), and deionized water in 100-mL plastic beakers and stirring for 1 h. A 0.5 M calcium chloride solution and 2.5 M urea solution were prepared in 30-mL quantities. Subsequently, different amounts (0.5, 1, 1.5, and 2 mL) of the 0.5 M calcium chloride solution and 1.5 mL of the 2.5 M urea solution were added to the plastic beakers. As a result, the concentration of CaCl2 is, respectively, 2.5, 5, 7.5, and 15 mM, in these four mixing solutions. Deionized water was added until the total amount of mixture was 100 mL. After that, 5 mL each of the solutions was transferred to separate Petri dishes, each with a 5 cm × 5 cm slide substrate. Each Petri dish was sealed by parafilm with seven pinholes and then incubated at 60°C until bakeout. The sample on the slide substrate was then subjected to analysis.
Laser scanning confocal microscopy (LSCM) and scanning electron microscopy (Hitachi S-4800 SEM, Hitachi, Ltd., Chiyoda-ku, Japan) were used to observe the morphology of the sample. SEM images were obtained without gold coating in order to avoid spurious results. The Raman scattering spectrum was obtained using the 532-nm line of a Nd, YAG laser as the excitation source. For all measurements with visible excitation, the slits were set at 100 μm and a × 100 objective was used.
Results and discussion
The ACC phase is usually the transient precursor of calcite [1], vaterite [2], or aragonite [4]. It is difficult to obtain stable ACC in the laboratory because of the large interfacial energy.
In this work, the possibility of synthesizing stable ACC supported by mesoporous silica gel has been described. These composites are obtained using the reaction of CaCl2 and (NH2)2CO in a silica gel medium that is prepared through the hydrolytic polycondensation of ethyl silicate. LSCM, Raman, and SEM observations show that the morphology of the composites, which are composed of ACC nanoparticles and mesoporous silica gel takes on a branched form with cruciform-like and flower-like structures. The growth mechanism is discussed and a possible self-assembly process for the branched products is proposed. Silica gel with 3D-matrix morphology was successfully fabricated as a support for ACC. As a result, chemical agents with 3D-matrix morphology, such as silica gel, have the potential to significantly improve the utility and integrity of underground reservoirs for ACC storage. Moreover, the results suggest potential applications of the work with important implications in crystal engineering, biomimetic synthesis, etc.
This study was financially supported by Natural Science Foundation of China under grant No. 11134006 and 51321091.
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Friday, March 05, 2010
New music: The Connoisseurs of Culture present T.Shirt & Darvin Silva - 24 Frames
Friday night is movie opening night so there's not more fitting a time to launch the second leak from T.Shirt & Darvin Silva's Tan-Face Children EP dropping next Tuesday (March 9) in conjunction with the Connoisseurs of Culture. I told you before the COC is only trying to f-ck with cats who are trying to do somehting new, fresh or different creatively, be it in music, video, art or otherwise. Check Shirt on how "24 Frames" came about:
"I'm not sure how I came up with the idea but my whole thing was man, 'Has this ever been done?' I asked friends and people on Twitter their favorite films, took some of my own and just went to work. At first it seemed like it was gonna be this huge task but once I got into it, it was just fun (haha). I'm most proud of how the story is still my own and still tells some of my real experiences. Even down to my man Dred from Brazil who runs Hot Mot Films. I used his film debut I_NY at the end of the third verse. We're going all the way with this one. Expect a gang of cool promotion."
And check out the lyrics (complete with hyperlinks to all the films' respective imdb sites) to "24 Frames":
Verse One
Born On The Fourth of July, with Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind. Lost In Translation, I was Almost Famous till The Invention Of Lying. Little Miss Sunshine had a Paper Heart. We had a Brief Encounter in Jurassic Park, but I'm a Raging Bull, we A World Apart. I'm creeping down Ms. Annie Hall, Sexy Beast, Alpha Dog. The Unfaithful, Sex, Lies And Videotape, yeah boy, you can have it all but There Will Be Blood. She a Psycho like American History X. But, before we can be The Departed One Flew Over The Cukkoo's Nest. Oh ! The Dark Knight, she threw me Into The Wild Manhattan. But before it's the Night Of The Living Dead, I'll head down to Brazil with Judge Dredd. Yeah, Public Enemies, I'm Ghost Dog, Catch Me If You Can. She screaming Liar, Liar I turn into the Man On Fire. It's a Dog Town, Do The Right Thing or Forever be Unforgiven
, shit, how many A Beautiful Mind turn ugly for a Pretty Woman? Big Daddy turns to Rocky, I'm Pollock in this Fight Club but just like in the movie Up, it ain't Love Actually, it's actually Love.
Verse Two
Strangers On A Train, then it Crash. The Devil Wears Prada bags The Color Purple, and Clockwork Orange. I'm just trying to see that Snatch and I'm gonna hit that Belly Bad Boy, like an Alien, Girl, Interrupted, then Blade Runner on that bitch, call that Poetic Justice! In my School Daze on the Mean Streets damn right I can tell you A Bronx Tale. Sometimes we were Boondock Saints, some nights we had Time To Kill. Some nights it was Coffee and Cigarettes in Chinatown On The Waterfront, 500 Days Of Summer, Bonny And Clyde, City Lights.
But this was no Casablanca baby ! There was no Singin' In The Rain, no Mystic River, none of that. It was just The Kid, and The Usual Suspects.12 Monkeys trying to be Big Fish!
Verse Three
Once Upon A Time In America, Goodfellas in Modern Times set out to be The Incredibles, a Star Trek for A Wonderful Life. My Bourne Ultimatum, either a Taxi Driver or Paths Of Glory. The Million Dollar Baby willing to Die Hard for a Toy Story. The Big Lebowski doing Blow like Scarf
ace is Pulp Fiction. If I become The Great Dictator send me some Shawshank Redemption. Stand By Me Old Boy! It's Sin City in Central Station. Hip-Hop's No Country For Old Men, it's Grapes Of Wrath we facing. So we Changeling with a Sixth Sense, that's L.A. Confidential. We Children Of Men, let's Hope the 25th Hour ain't Memento. Some Like It Hot, District 9 with a Touch Of Evil. Fuck that! U Turn 12 Angry Men to a bunch of Funny People. I tried Finding Nemo standing on The Bridge On The River Kwai. That's metaphor for how I think I lost my Princess Bride. The Lady Vanishes into a Vanilla Sky of I_NY. A Brief Encounter but still, The Best Years Of Our Lives.
DOWNLOAD T.Shirt & Darvin Silva - "24 Frames" [usershare links: stream | MP3]
And in case you missed it...
The Connoisseurs of Culture present T.Shirt & Darvin Silva - "Monday Massacre"
The Connoisseurs of Culture present T.Shirt & Darvin Silva - Somewhere in Miami (preview trailer)
Tan-Face Children EP - 03.09.10
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Review for Recipe For Success Foundation, Houston, TX, USA
Each time I have the chance to see kids in action in the RFS classroom, I know that Recipe for Success is making a life changing difference in children's lives. To see their faces light up and hands raise to chop, peel, mix and stir is such an enlightening experience and makes you think about how the simple act of cooking can create such happiness. My hope is that the children take these lessons home and ask their parents to interact more with them in the kitchen and really create a family dynamic of togetherness that may not have existed before. You see reluctant kids try all kinds of fruits and veggies that some have never seen before and it is hilarious and inspiring. Recipe for Success classes not only teach children how to garden, cook and eat, but it also teaches them how to share, how to work as a team and how to use their imaginations with healthy, good food.
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witnessing children try something new. Some of the children have never heard of kale, but they try it and actually enjoy it!
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develop a program that teaches older children a healthy way of life through food
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Catman Cohen is the controversial and mysterious shadow musician who sings in a deep bullfrog voice and performs duets with she-males, Emos, Goths, Suicide Girls, Jewish rappers, Latin choirs, dancing violinists, and other offbeat types. He released four CDs containing a variety of political songs and, despite his relatively low profile, managed to antagonize the music industry establishment with his unorthodox and outspoken approach.Read More...
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While it is cool they're playing together again, I think it is wrong to use the 'Sublime' name for this band out of respect of Bradley. Just come up with a new name and have (former members of Sublime).
And Badfish shouldn't even be mentioned in this thread...they are talentless hacks who are simply making money from other people's ideas. The only reason they are known is because they've toured a lot and people love singing along to Sublime songs at the bar. Anyone who thinks Badfish is legit is crazy. Ever see who goes to their shows? Young kids who are only there to get f'ed up and chicks who only know Sublime from the radio.....and while I'm all for picking up drunk chicks, as a true Sublime fan I'd rather stay at home and keep my $20, pack something, crack open a beer and throw on my favorite Sublime bootlegs...
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You guys took the wind right out of my sails. I hope everyone is super happy about killing my dreams.
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it'll never be the same
never be as good
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They never were good...NOTHING BUT A HORRIBLE COVER BAND.
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Mar 5, 2009, 10:21 PM #28
I must add this though...
Rewind Selector is a good album as long as you turn off each song when the Sublime starts...LOL
I hate you all so much right now especially this immense douche that keeps talking trash.
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When I saw what Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto wore for their free skate in the US National championships recently, I assumed the routine was about either Elvis, or the Bee-Gees:
Actually, it's about God. WHOOPSIE. But can you blame me? Look at that majestic white jumpsuit! Of course I thought we were going to be talking it up on the Barry Gibb talk show. Talking about sequins. Talking about crazy, crazy ruffles.
Speaking of crazy:
THIS routine was about celibacy. (Not really: it was what the commentators called a Moldavian folk dance. I assume they meant Moldovan, as it sadly was in no way related to Dynasty's infamous Moldavian massacre, as neither Tanith nor Ben ended it by flinging themselves on the ice, twitching and screaming. Come on, guys: it's an Olympic year. Couldn't you have thrown us a bone?)
While Tanith and Ben made the critical error of not basing any of their routines on old Spelling programs, fellow ice dancers Meryl Davis and Charlie White were good enough to base one of theirs on something ELSE I really loved when I was twelve: The Phantom of the Opera:
When this routine started, I complained to Heather that I thought it was EGREGIOUS for any routine using "The Music of the Night" to fail to use either a cape or a dramatic face mask. And while I stand by that judgment, I do have to point out that this routine is freaking great. And that I guess Charlie might be skating as Raoul rather than The Phantom, but…okay, listen: we just need to see a cape out there one of these days, guys, okay? Take it under advisement. I know you can make it happen. Because you also did this:
Yeah, that's a Bollywood number. I LOVE ICE-DANCING. (For one thing, the costumes are way more entertaining than the ones in pairs, none of which were even interesting enough to include in this round-up. I have higher hopes for the European pairs skaters come Olympics time, as some of them are sure to arrive in Canada bearing massive amounts of tulle.) Anyway, aren't they cute?
Did someone say cute?
I wish Emily Samuelson and Evan Bates's routine here was based on Toy Story. Despite appearances, it is not. Regardless, I applaud the brave use of both a hat, and chaps. There should be more chaps in figure-skating. Chaps for everyone!
I am surprised, in fact, that we haven't seen a far greater use of chaps from this young man:
OH JOHNNY WEIR. You are the Lady Gaga of figure-skating: dramatic; quite talented; prone to wearing crazy shit and saying provocative things; possibly inspired by Grace Jones; and very very likely to perform "Poker Face." (If you haven't seen Johnny do his "Poker Face" routine, I highly encourage you to do so. It is…exactly what you're picturing right now. But more.) Unlike Lady Gaga, though, right now I am worried that he's growing a mullet. And a mullet is going to clash with his wings:
I swear to God, this ensemble used to have more feathers on it. Maybe Johnny's Olympic teammate (and current world champ) Evan Lysacek STOLE THEM:
He certainly does look fierce, doesn't he? Both in the traditional sense, and the Tyra Banks sense. I do, however, enjoy that Evan tends to deploy a sort of Banana Republic Men's Department color story in his costumes:
Were it not for the ruching, I might accidentally walk up to him and ask where I can find a sensible pair of black work pants. Okay, fine: if it weren't for the ruching AND the leather shoulder cages. Those aren't very Business Casual. In fairness, I actually think Evan looks pretty sophisticated — in a feathery, dramatic kind of way — which is not something you say about male figure-skating costumes very often. On the other hand, I kind of like all my skaters to show up wearing items BeDazzled with, like, flames. So: we'll call it even, Evan. (SEE WHAT I DID THERE? HAHAHAHA I am hitting the wall here, guys. If this post were a long program, this would be about two and a half minutes in and my legs [er, fingers] are TIRED.)
I don't know if I would call US champ Jeremy Abbott sophisticated, exactly, but he is charming:
I love it when dude skaters dress in an approximation of street clothes. It's kind of like giving your dog a person name, like Steve or Jennifer — unexpected but not crazy and therefore cute. Though it might not kill him to button an extra one, right? I'm worried one of his nipples may freeze off. You're going to need both nips in Vancouver, Jeremy. If you win that thing, the ladies/the dudes/both (whichever you prefer) might want to see you shirtless and if you have chest frostbite, it might kill the mood.
So, without further ado, THOSE BITCHES. Er, sorry — I'm sure they're all lovely (except maybe Sasha, but her bitchface is one of the reasons I love her). I mean, without further ado: THE LADIES.
First-place finisher Rachael Flatt:
Pleasant. Workman-like. Could use a bit more pizzazz. Would like to see more feathers/flames/sequins. My criticism of her outfit is, it seems, much like the traditional criticism of her skating, which is to say: it's perfectly fine, but possibly bordering on snoresville and therefore might benefit from a soupcon of punching-up. Also, this seems as good a time as any to point out that while I know pulling the tights over the skates is intended to make the legs look longer, I think it just makes the girls who do it look like they have hideously wonked-up ankles:
Sasha Cohen. I can't believe you, of all people, have bowed to trend and covered your skate. I CAN, however, believe that you of all people turned in an amazing short program (here — yes, she's dressed in the traditional ladies' garb I like to call, "Imitations of a Romanticized Consumptive 1800s European Prostitute," a look which may be adapted regardless of the music skated to) and then blew it in the long.
At least you looked very pretty:
Also pretty: second place finisher Mirai Nagasu:
Seriously, could she BE any cuter? No. The answer is, no more cuter.
Can't wait to see what the rest of the world pulls out of their suitcases in Vancouver. Cross your skates for SEQUINS AND FLAMES AND TULLE AND RUFFLES AND LACE AND LATEX. I certainly am.
Oh, and PLEATHER. But Johnny's probably got that one covered, right? Phew. One less thing to worry about.


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Boys and girls confined in San Francisco's juvenile hall might rather be elsewhere, but most aren't in a hurry to go outside.
That is according to an anonymous survey of detainees at the city's Juvenile Justice Center, where almost two-thirds of the young offenders said they don't like outdoor recreation.
Of the survey's 53 respondents, only 10 said they participated in outdoor exercise every day. When they did participate, nearly a third reported spending less than an hour outside.
The survey comes after months of debate between the San Francisco Youth Commission – which conducted the poll – and the Department of Juvenile Probation over whether detainees get enough fresh air, sunlight and exercise to satisfy state regulations. By law, detainees are entitled to one hour of outdoor "large-muscle" exercise each day.
"It's pretty clear that young people are not getting their hour a day outdoors," said commission director Mario Yedidia after reviewing the survey results. "The culture of the institution seems like it's not really encouraging of outdoor exercise.
Despite the survey's findings, Chief of Juvenile Probation William Siffermann has insisted for months that the hall is in compliance with all state regulations. "Some kids don't want to go outside," he said at one point, "and I can't force them out there."
All but one of the detainees surveyed said they liked visiting the indoor gym, but almost half said they used it fewer than four days a week. Basketball was the most popular activity, and several kids used their questionnaires to request that hoops be installed on the small concrete courtyards adjacent to their units.
"We need a basketball hoop, please," wrote one detainee.
Another complained: "We only play basketball. We need more sports."
The Youth Commission, a panel of 17 San Franciscans ages 12 to 23 appointed by the mayor, makes policy recommendations to city leaders and began pushing for more outdoor recreation at the hall last year.
In February, the commission drafted a resolution calling for detainees to have regular access to a large outdoor space at the hall that had sat unused since it was built in 2006 as part of a $47 million renovation. Siffermann said then that security concerns and staff shortages prevented safe usage of most areas of the large yard.
Subsequent inquiries by the commission raised questions about the hall's compliance with state regulations. Although a 2010 state inspection found no compliance issues at the facility, the commission and Board of Supervisors asked Siffermann to provide documentation showing how often individual detainees go outside.
Until now, staff at the hall has not recorded that information, but Siffermann told The Bay Citizen this week that he will begin reporting those numbers to the Youth Commission on a quarterly basis.
Youth commissioners said that the lack of interest in outdoor recreation indicated in the new survey results took them by surprise.
"The results were not what we were expecting, but they speak to the gravity of the situation," said Paul Monge-Rodriguez, a 23-year-old youth commissioner. "Kids at this age should want nothing more than to go outside and engage with their peers."
The results demonstrated the hall's need for more recreational programs, he added.
"There's a limited number of recreational activities to fulfill the state's large-muscle exercise requirements," he said. "The survey shows there's a lot of basketball, but it's like being offered the same one meal every day, and people get sick of the lack of variety and lose interest."
Angel Carrion, who was locked up for two years at the hall before joining the Youth Commission, said the lack of outdoor activity shows that the institutional setting has taken a mental toll on youth in the hall.
"They're so consistently confined indoors that they eventually get used to it and lose their motivation to go outside," he said. "You get no sunlight in there, and I came out looking really pale. If you're constantly in the shadows, you're going to be depressed."
Of the survey's 53 respondents, 34 said exercise helped reduce stress, and 17 reported sleeping better on days they were physically active. Thirteen noted improved interactions with peers and nine said exercise reduced the time they spent dwelling on personal trauma.
Despite limited resources, Siffermann said, he has implemented a variety of physical activities for youth including a gardening program and weekly yoga classes. The kids were evenly divided on yoga: half liked it, half did not and one didn't say.
Detainees have begun using parts of the large yard, Siffermann added, and the hall's school program now offers outdoor activities during school hours.
"I know this institution and this chief are really committed to rehabilitation," said Yedidia, the commission director. "But we want to see full use of the yard, and we want the chief to start documenting individual outdoor time."
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Fryer no longer with KTRK after failure to reach deal
Departure ends a 26-year career with the station
Published 5:30 am, Friday, June 9, 2006
It's official: Shara Fryer and KTRK (Channel 13) have parted company after failing to agree on a new deal.
Fryer's departure closes an award-winning 26-year career with KTRK, 18 as co-anchor of first the 6 p.m. and later the 10 p.m. news.
Her tenure included interviews with such notables as Lady Bird Johnson, Barbara Jordan, Margaret Thatcher, the Shah of Iran and the Dalai Lama.
Fryer could not be reached, and Channel 13 general manager Henry Florsheim was not available for comment.
Fryer released a statement thanking Houstonians for their loyalty during her long run and for their compassion as she went through cancer treatment.
"My goodbye is bittersweet in that I'm leaving co-workers and viewers who've become family to me," she said.
"I look forward to discovering new opportunities for making personal and professional contributions and finding fulfillment."


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Here in the States, August is the last month of freedom before the kids go back to school and the parents can celebrate a return to normalcy. It's also the month where we all try to grab that last gasp of summertime fun before the weather turns cooler and we settle in for what we hope will not be a long, hard winter.
Why not fill your beach bag and/or your favorite digital content device with some tasty not-your-usual historical offerings? While there are a bumper crop of cowboys this month (yeehaw!), there's still plenty of variety to tickle even the most fickle of fancies.
Ancient Rome!
Slave Girl by Lisa Cach
A sex slave who's never been touched… National bestselling author Lisa Cach spins an erotic, passionate novel about a young Roman Empire slave who's intended to become her king's concubine—until a rugged barbarian prince takes her heart…and more.
Lovely Nimia is a slave to King Sygarius, who's grooming her to be his consort as soon as she reaches full womanhood. And that time is very close. Nimia is forced to attend shocking lessons in the erotic arts; lessons that leave her body aroused and her mind conflicted. Because while she's attracted to Sygarius's power and eroticism, her spirit rebels at being his slave.
Then one of Sygarius's allies comes to visit. Smart and ambitious, Clovis burns to take over Sygarius's kingdom—and the beautiful Nimia. And though her virginity is meant for Sygarius, Clovis takes it with her enthusiastic consent.
When Sygarius learns that she is no longer a virgin, Nimia flees for her life. But can she find Clovis before the wrath of Sygarius—and imminent death—finds her first?
The Barbarian's Concubine by Lisa Cach
Fleeing her master, Nimia runs into the cold, calculating arms of power-hungry Clovis and learns how barbarian desires make the Romans look refined.
After a couple of years away from traditional publishing, Lisa Cach is back with an erotic romance novella serial. Cach has a reputation for blending historical and paranormal elements and I've always appreciated the chameleon-like quality of her writing. Slave Girl continues that trend—it's unlike anything I've read from her previously!
My Beautiful Enemy by Sherry Thomas
Hidden beneath Catherine Blade's uncommon beauty is a daring that matches any man's. Although this has taken her far in the world, she still doesn't have the one thing she craves: the freedom to live life as she chooses. Finally given the chance to earn her independence, who should be standing in her way but the only man she's ever loved, the only person to ever betray her.
Despite the scars Catherine left him, Captain Leighton Atwood has never been able to forget the mysterious girl who once so thoroughly captivated him. When she unexpectedly reappears in his life, he refuses to get close to her. But he cannot deny the yearning she reignites in his heart.
Their reunion, however, plunges them into a web of espionage, treachery, and deadly foes. With everything at stake, Leighton and Catherine are forced to work together to find a way out. If they are ever to find safety and happiness, they must first forgive and learn to trust each other again…
A heroine of mixed ethnicity (Chinese and English) who confronts her past when reunited with a long lost love. The story alternates between past and present, taking place in both China and England.
Princess in a Strange New Land by Linda Skye
London, 1772
Playing host to King George III's foreign guests holds little appeal for Sir John Frederick—until he meets one remarkable visitor. Because Akna, the Inuit princess, outshines every jeweled noblewoman at court and offers a sensual challenge the jaded navy captain craves.
The court may view Akna as a savage, yet there is more treachery within the ton than she has ever faced before. But there are pleasures to be discovered, too, and with John's wicked skill tantalizing her every sense, soon Akna is keen to experience further English delights—and with this man in particular….
Linda Skye has written several novellas for the Harlequin Historical Undone line and seems determined to never repeat herself. This story is set during the Georgian era and her backlist includes everything from the 1920s, to Russia, to pirates and Persia!
The High Seas!
A Scandal to Remember by Elizabeth Essex
In Elizabeth Essex's A Scandal to Remember, for too long, Miss Jane Burke's father has taken advantage of her painstaking research. Heading to the South Seas to make her own name as a scientist despite the crew's insistence that a woman aboard is bad luck, she isn't prepared to be championed by a handsome ship's officer who rouses longings inside her as wild as any storm…
For Lieutenant Charles Dance, a post on His Majesty's survey ship Tenacious is just one more dutiful rung on the ladder of his career. Even a headstrong bluestocking on board is less troubling than the ship's drunken captain—and the ferocious gales that drive the ship off course. Stranded on a remote island, passion blazes between them as hot as the sun, but it's Jane's love that Charles wants forever…
A scientist heroine determined to make a name for herself gets stranded on a desert island with a hunky English Navy Lieutenant. Seriously, we should all be so lucky.
The Pirate Hunter by Laura Martin
A forbidden attraction in paradise!
Shipwrecked off the coast of Barbados, pirate hunter William Greenacre is ready to surrender to the seductive pull of the sea when an angelic figure dives to his rescue. Except this angel is none other than Mia Del Torres—and she's a wanted woman!
To escape imprisonment, Mia must set sail with Will on his mission of revenge and help track down her brother, the formidable Captain Jorge Del Torres. By rights, she should hate Will, yet below deck their passion ignites. But when the hunters become the hunted, will their newly forged connection be enough to save them both?
Martin's Harlequin Romance backlist dates back to the mid-1990s and this appears to be her first published historical. Don't let the somewhat bland cover fool you. This back cover description screams Caribbean flavor.
A Duke's Wicked Kiss by Kathleen Bittner Roth
Miss Suri Thurston knows the pain of abandonment. Intent on confronting the grandmother who tossed her to the lions, she travels from England to her birthplace in India. Her plans run afoul when she encounters the man who, ten years prior, left a mark on her soul with one stolen kiss. But he is a duke, and far beyond the reach of even her dreams.
The Duke of Ravenswood, secret head of the British Foreign Service, has no time for relationships. His one goal is to locate and eliminate key insurgents involved in an uprising against the British East India Company before it's too late. But when Suri appears in Delhi, his resolve is tested as he finds his heart forever bound to her by the haunting kiss they shared once upon a time.
With Suri's vengeful Indian family calling for her death and insurgents intent on mutiny tearing their world apart, can their love rise above the scandal of the marriage they both desperately want?
Kathleen Bittner Roth is one of those authors whose name is suddenly cropping up all over the place. She's gone from complete unknown to having four books slated for release in 2014. A Duke's Wicked Kiss is her second published title and her second with Entangled Publishing.
The Maiden of Ireland by Susan Wiggs
John Wesley Hawkins was condemned to hang, accused of treason and heresy. As he's transported to the scaffold at Tyburn, however, the Lord Protector steps in and offers him the hand of mercy—if Wesley agrees to travel to Ireland on a dangerous mission into the heart of the Irish resistance against English rule. He'll have to seduce the rebels' secrets from a headstrong Irishwoman, but that shouldn't be a problem for a man of Wesley's reputation….
Caitlin MacBride is mistress of the beleaguered Irish castle Clonmuir, and she makes no secret of her loyalty to her countrymen. She's determined to remain strong for her people, but a wish for true love one evening at sunset yields the one thing that may sway her resolve. When Wesley walks out of the mist that fateful night, Caitlin's faith in the magic of Ireland is briefly restored—until she discovers he's one of the treacherous Englishmen she has spent her life fighting against.
I normally focus on new releases for these monthly round-ups but, just like last month's Wiggs reissue The Mistress of Normandy, I'm making an exception for The Maiden of Ireland. First published back in 1993 under the title The Mist and the Magic, it has been out of print for more years than any of us wants to count.
His Forbidden Lady by Nicola Davidson
Tudor England, 1542
When beautiful widow Lady Annabelle Benton-Hayes is ordered to court, she is terrified. Henry VIII desires a sixth queen for his bloodstained throne, and her scheming family cares not for her wishes. Annabelle yearns for love, but there is no escaping her fate: escorting her is Rafe de Vere, the man who abandoned her to become England's most loyal and brutally successful soldier.
Rafe is utterly weary of war and its impossible demands. Thankfully, his final task is the easiest: accompany a wellborn lady to London for Henry's perusal. Until he discovers she is Annabelle, the woman who swore to wait for him but married another. Rafe isn't permitted to care, yet time hasn't dulled their sizzling attraction and his orders are increasingly difficult to obey. To love her, he would have to risk all and cross his king to secure the ultimate prize – Annabelle's heart.
New Zealand author Davidson debuts with this novella from Entangled featuring a heroine stuck between a rock and, more than likely, the gallows. Oh Henry, your reputation does precede you….
Saved by the Viking Warrior by Michelle Styles
Battle-scarred Thrand the Destroyer has only one thing on his mind: settling old scores. But with the beautiful Lady of Lingfold as his prisoner, the unyielding warrior starts to dream of a loving wife and a home to call his own.
Cwen is also seeking justice, but she knows the fragile alliance she's built with Thrand will only last as long as they share a common enemy. Unless they can find a way to leave revenge to the gods to forge a new life together.
Styles has written Regency and Victorian settings, but is probably best known for her Roman and Viking stories. With her latest release she must find a way for her lovers to move past their separate quests for revenge to forge a future together.
The Lone Sheriff by Lynna Banning
As if tracking down train robbers wasn't hard enough, now Sheriff Jericho Silver's backup has arrived, and she's a gun-toting, head-turning beauty. She sure spells trouble.
Madison O'Donnell had the perfect life—a beautiful home and all the ladies' luncheons she could stomach—but it left her bored to tears. Now a widow, she's determined to fill her days with daring deeds and wild adventures.
Jericho is equally determined that she'll be on the next train home. But this is one lady who won't take no for an answer….
Her first release in a year, Banning returns to Harlequin Historical with an unconventional heroine determined to stop living life on the sidelines.
With Open Arms by Cindy Nord (The Cutteridge Family, Book 2)
Hardened in childhood by the death of her parents, then left to run the family's southwestern territory ranch when her brother rode off to fight for the Union years before, Callie Cutteridge hides her heartbreak behind a mask of self-sufficiency. Breaking horses for the army proves she's neither delicate nor helpless. When a former cavalry officer shows up claiming to own her brother's half of the Arizona ranch, she steels herself to resist the handsome stranger's intention to govern even one single aspect of her life. After all, loving means losing…to her it always has.
For months, Jackson Neale has looked forward to putting the bloodstained battlefields back east behind him. Callie isn't the agreeable angel her brother led him to believe, but he's damned well not the useless rake this foul-mouthed hellion thinks he is, either. His quest for calm stability contradicts sharply with her need for control, yet still their heartstrings tangle. But how can these mistrusting partners transform their fiery passion into happily-ever-after?
The first book in this series, No Greater Glory, was set in Virginia during the Civil War. This second release takes readers completely across the country to Arizona – which compared to Virginia is kind of like finding yourself on the moon. This is a planned four book series.
Mastering the Marshal by Marie-Nicole Ryan (Loving the Lawman, Book 3)
When U.S. Deputy Marshal Sam Dunaway arrives in Kenton Valley, Texas, for a murder trial, the last thing he expects is to run into his late wife Celine. The one who supposedly died in a boarding house fire shortly after she ran off with his life savings.
Despite her Plain Jane disguise, Sam isn't fooled. As soon as his business with the trial is finished, the woman who broke his heart will pay.
Three years ago, Celine had good reason to use Sam's money to go into hiding—and it's a secret she must still keep, even if it means certain arrest and imprisonment. Because coming clean risks crushing rejection.
In spite of themselves, the embers of love roar into a passionate inferno, leaving Sam with a hell of a choice. To stick to his principles…or follow his heart.
Having self-published several contemporary romantic suspense stories, Ryan returns with the third book in a series that began with Samhain back in 2009. Action, adventure and a heroine who obviously has some serious explaining to do! Hope she can talk fast!
Her Forbidden Gunslinger by Harper St. George
When Sophie Buchanan's loathsome uncle announces she must wed a man of his choosing in just a month's time, Sophie will do anything to escape—and if that includes entering the most notorious gambling den in town to fund her getaway, then so be it.
But Sophie hasn't counted on Gray, a Comanche gunman in her uncle's employ who fascinates her like no other, and who seems determined to foil her plans. After he rescues Sophie when the situation turns nasty, the couple spends one scorching, forbidden night together. But the day of the wedding soon dawns, and with the aisle beckoning, Gray's protection may not be enough to save Sophie from her fate.
St. George has now published two novellas, both with Harlequin and both westerns. She's currently hard at work on a full-length novel about a Viking warrior who kidnaps a Saxon maiden. About as far away from the American West as a gal get can!
The Jewel by Beth Williamson (The Malloy Family, Book 11)
As the "beautiful" sister, Isabelle Chastain always struggled to be taken seriously. But as her family immigrates to Oregon Territory, she loses her sister Francesca to marriage, and her parents to dysentery. It's time to take control.
With an empty wagon and a broken heart, she and her younger sister Charlotte turn for home to search for another sister, Josephine, left behind to recover from typhoid. The last thing Isabelle needs in her path is a naked, bleeding man left to die in the dirt.
Dazzled by a friend's stories of California gold, college professor Mason Bennett left North Carolina to get his share. All his dreams of adventure and riches got him, however, was robbed, beaten, and left for dead.
As Isabelle stitches him up, he discovers her wit is as sharp as her needle. But when vagabonds seize their wagon, they must band together to save themselves—or any hope for a happy future could disappear.
After taking a break from her Malloy Family series in 2008 after Hell for Leather, Williamson returned to the series with a vengeance in 2013, with three new books in the series appearing in 2014 alone. This also is the third western to be released by Samhain this month. Did I miss that August is National Historical Western Romance Month? Not that I'm complaining mind you. Saddle up!
What not-your-usual historicals are you going to sneak in your back-to-school bag?
To find out more about each book mentioned:
Wendy the Super Librarian also blogs at WendyTheSuperLibrarian.blogspot.com. So dig that library card out of your pocket and head for the stacks.


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It is Local Newspaper Week and this year's theme is 'making a difference' so we thought it would be a good opportunity to highlight some of the ways the Longridge and Ribble Valley News and Advertiser strives to make a difference in our community.
As well as helping to promote all the fantastic events Longridge has to offer to its residents, the paper prides itself on helping to support good causes and back local businesses, groups and organisations.
We have recently been supporting the "Shop Local, Eat Local, Play Local" campaign, which highlights just some of our many superb businesses.
We look forward to carrying this on and taking it out into the villages, showing what else there is to offer on our door step – it is a good way for us to be able to support the local economy and people we represent.
We have also run a number of stories about Longridge's food bank, shining the spotlight on how it helps people in need. We learned at the week-end that, since it opened in January, it has supported 140 people. Charitable work like this is down to hard-working members of the community, and as a local newspaper, we are able to bring that good work to the forefront of our readers' minds.
We continue each week to highlight the huge amount of charitable work which goes on in our community and are very proud to do so. As we have stated many times before, the generous nature of people in our area never fails to astound us. But besides tremendous amounts of money being raised for so many good causes, we are also humbled by, and so proud to report on, the great personal effort which goes into many of these fundraising challenges.
Every week we hope we provide the news that matters to people across our area, both in the newspaper and online. We hope readers appreciate the part "The News" plays in keeping you informed about the goings-on of the area and we would like to thank our loyal readers, advertisers and contributors, without whom we would not be able to do our job. Finally, we would be delighted if more of you would send in letters to our "Viewpoint" page so we can keep this a "written local" page too!
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English Workshop
English and Literacy are vital skills, essential to achieving success in education and employment. Our lecturers assess and enrol students, giving advice and guidance on the appropriate level of a course.
The English Workshop offers a range of accredited courses from Awards in English to GCSE English, including Functional Skills English.
Community Skills for Life offer Literacy and Numeracy classes at Bolton Royd and in Community Centres around Bradford. You can enrol on the courses throughout the year.
We offer the following English courses:
- City and Guilds Functional Skills (Entry Level)
- City and Guilds Functional Skills (Level 1 and 2)
- City and Guilds Awards in English Skills (Entry to Level 2)
- WJEC GCSE English
For further details telephone: 01274 433317/436300 or call into the SID Office on B Floor, Old Building.
Maths Workshop
This offers you a friendly, student-centred approach to learning. You can gain recognised qualifications whatever your level or ability. The Workshop also provides support for those on another College course needing help with Mathematics.
We offer the following Maths courses:
- City and Guilds Functional Skills (Entry Level)
- City and Guilds Functional Skills (Level 1)
- City and Guilds Functional Skills (Level 2)
- AQA GCSE Mathematics (Linear)
- Edexcel AS level Mathematics
- Edexcel A level Mathematics
- Edexcel AS level Further Mathematics
- Edexcel A level Further Mathematics
For most courses you will work as part of a class or a group, using the Workshop for extra help. Some courses enrol throughout the College year.
Please call in or telephone: 01274 433316 during office hours.
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A suspected motorcycle gang member has been accused of beating a rival gang member with a crowbar outside a Belmont coffee shop earlier this month.
Orlando Jesus Rodriguez, 40, of San Mateo, pleaded not guilty on Monday to assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the March 6 attack, which occurred outside a Peets Coffee shop at 1200 El Camino Real, San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said.
While he was in custody in county jail on unrelated charges, Rodriguez -- who prosecutors say is a known member of the "Wanted" motorcycle gang -- got into an argument with another inmate who is believed to have ties to the Hells Angels, Wagstaffe said.
The two men were released from jail in early March, and Rodriguez apparently spotted the other man having coffee on the day of the attack, prosecutors said.
Wagstaffe said Rodriguez got a crowbar and swung it at the victim in an attempt to hit him in the head.
The victim blocked the blow by holding up his left arm, but the crowbar hit his arm and caused a severe break.
Prosecutors allege that Rodriguez yelled, "Are you still claiming Hells Angels?" before walking to his car and driving away.
He was arrested by Daly City police on March 15 and booked into county jail, where he is being held on $250,000 bail.
In addition to the assault charge, Rodriguez has been charged with committing a felony while being a member of a gang.
He is scheduled to be back in court for a preliminary hearing on April 2.


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Organisations have been inputting data into various applications for many years. The question is how to use this data to increase profitability through effective management reporting. The solution is Business Intelligence.
Business Intelligence takes data from various applications and makes sense of it all to provide you with relevant management reports that add substantial value to your decision making process. Whether you are a small, medium or large organisation there is a Business Intelligence solution to suit your needs. Make effective use of your data!
If you experienced any of the following issues, you may need to contact a Business Intelligence Consultant:
Project Assessment We are able to assess a proposed or current Business Intelligence project, so that all your questions are answered. We will highlight the best way to proceed with your BI project, anticipated duration of the BI project, financial outlay required, human capital requirements, software to be utilized, etc. We will analyse the following areas: your business/management needs, internal skills and review proposed architecture. Ultimately, we provide you with a detailed report as to where you are currently and recommendations to take the Business Intelligence project forward successfully and on budget.
Existing Environment AssessmentWe will review your existing BI environment to establish the following:
Data Shadow Assessment Organisations are empowered by knowledge, which comes from having access to accurate and timely info. It's generally up to IT to make this happen but sometimes management takes this into their own hands as IT might not react quick enough or there may be difficulty in explaining what the final reporting objectives are. In some small to medium sized companies there may be no IT resource to manage your reporting environment.
This is where the solution to create a departmental data shadow system comes into play. Data shadow systems are a group of spreadsheets and customized databases that are utilised to gather data; normally created by a specific department or manager to access data quickly. In order to ensure the information is valuable data shadow systems need to be used correctly, and should be integrated into the enterprise's overall Business Intelligence architecture. The reasons for this include, time involved in feeding independent data shadow systems, silo independent knowledge, interpretation of data different from individual-to-individual and slow reaction to overall organsational changes.
Filmer IT will work with you to identify what data shadow systems are operational within the organsation, analyse these applications and provide recommendations on the best way forward in delivering the most efficient data that you can base accurate decisions on.
We are able to offer a complete holistic service or alternatively project based stand-alone services if required.
Analysis We assess what existing data you currently have available. What databases you are utilizing. What hardware you have available. How information is currently stored. The ownership of data. How data is entered. When the data is available.
Establish client objectives We spend time with our clients to understand reporting requirements. We present reporting solutions based on the client's budget and needs and will guide you through the proposed Business Intelligence solutions to ensure accurate understanding. Our report will provide you with detailed information regarding time-lines, hardware/software requirements, cost-implications, why the solution has been proposed, existing infrastructure positives and negatives, databases that require development, etc. You will be able to make an informed decision based on our consultation and support offered.
Proof of concept We will demonstrate to you how a proposed system could work, free of charge, so that you are 100% sure that you will achieve your objectives prior to any development work.
Database Development Development is completed in line with the reporting requirements of the client.
Implement Once we have completed development, we are ready to move data from various sources into a staging area and then to a data warehouse. Implementation is completed on-site (including ETL – extract, transform, load).
Testing At this stage we are ready to test the complete system. We conduct thorough testing to make 100% sure that all development completed and all applications are working optimally together to produce the reports required.
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I recently bought a BenQ MW516 projector.
It only has HDMI, VGA and S-Video inputs.
I have seen some cheap converters but I also ready PAL versions dont work over S-Video, not sure if thats a software or hardware issue?
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10 March 2006
Bangkok Don Muang (BKK/VTBD) – Singapore Changi (SIN/WSSS)
Scandinavian Airlines SK/SAS 973
Airbus A340-313X
LN-RKF "Godfred Viking"
1620-1910 – On Time
Business Class, Seat 3A
Photo © Aldo Bidini
Photo © Mats Lundberg
Pictures here: http://lari.pp.fi/SK97310MAR/index.html
I still had some last minute gift shopping to be done in Bangkok, so wasn't able to leave for Don Muang until 2pm. Finding a taxi proved not to be the easiest task as I had five bulky pieces of luggage and two carry-ons. Bangkok taxis with the NGV tanks in the trunk can't handle such a load but luckily the next car was ok. In hindsight, TG F limousine service would have been a lot less stressful as they also carry your junk to check-in for you.
In one word: disaster. SAS is of course handled by TG, and the difference between their ground and cabin crews is just astonishing. First the very rude lady told me I was 27kg overweight – I politely pointed out that my Gold card gives me 20kg extra. She then refused to through check the stuff to HEL stating flights have to be on the same day. This is also not true as Singapore Changi accepts connecting luggage for up to 24 hours. She was having none of it. Final straw was when she insisted that I MUST leave my Gold card in the booking – but I wanted to credit to UA. I figured I'd deal with that later as she was not aware of any policies really.
I used the bi-level Thai Royal Silk lounge as usual – It's probably the best lounge at Don Muang at the moment. However, a massage was refused because I was not flying Thai. No problem with this – but please make it clear – half of the time it's possible half of the time not. In my opinion it's ridiculous anyway to restrict lounge services for guests that are eligible for access.
Boarding was delayed a bit as the aircraft arrived late from Copenhagen, but with a rather light load, it was completed in no time and we were looking at an on-time departure. I took some newspapers from the rack at the gate (Hello SAS, ever heard of giving them onboard in business??), and changed my FF number to UA. Surprise, surprise – miles never posted. Was greeted by a friendly Danish guy and took my seat 3A onboard SK's first A340, still fitted with old business class at that time.
Honestly I wasn't expecting anything from this flight since the SIN-BKK was a complete joke service wise last October. But actually SAS wasn't bad at all on this flight apart from the meal that wouldn't be served even in SQ Y class on the same route.
Pre-departure drinks were offered as the doors were closed – water or orange juice in cheap looking plastic cups and just once. In my opinion, proper glasses, offering the drinks earlier and giving refills should all be included in good business class service. But I knew how it would be so I wasn't too disappointed. We took off from 21R with no delay, and later flew right over my apartment building in central Bangkok.
Service in the air started with drinks, nuts and hot towels – something that was completely skipped on my previous SIN-BKK. Roasted almonds, champagne and water is what I took. They serve the European C class champagne on this flight (Nicolas Feuillatte in small bottles) – rather ridiculous if you ask me. I wouldn't be too happy flying CPH-SIN and they'd then downgrade the drinks for the second leg (Henriot 1995 on all longhauls). Nothing wrong with the champagne itself, I just find the whole procedure crazy. Other drinks were also very much substandard – JW Red Label and some VS cognac. Finnair serves XO.
Meal was the exact same as SIN-BKK, some salad and a skewer of fish. Rather funny considering the quality of hot meals SQ and TG serve in Y on the same route. However, drink refills were plentiful and service was good. Had plenty of more champagne after the meal, and before landing one of the ladies brought me another unopened bottle and told me to "enjoy it in the hotel if you don't want to drink it here anymore". I was seriously impressed. Perhaps the Finnair polo shirt I was wearing did the trick.
Immigration took about a quarter of a minute and baggage came out in a few minutes – I can only hope Suvarnabhumi will be as efficient as Changi is. But thanks to TG ground staff incompetence, I had a nice stroll to T2 ahead of me with all the luggage. Overall, Not many complaints about SK this time, but the BKK-SIN-BKK business class product was really low end towards the end of the route. Alas, the extension has now been dropped, and passengers can enjoy equally bad catering on LX instead with whom SK codeshares.
Some points that didn't meet my expectations if we talk about international business class in Asia:
- Newspapers at gate, not offered onboard
- Pre-departure drinks in plastic cups, served only once after pushback, no champagne
- SK serving Euro C champagne on a longhaul flight extension, low end scotch and VS cognac
- Meal is a complete joke – come on, no hot food?
But with the excellent service the flight was enjoyable, and the check-in fiasco I'll just shrug off as"This is Thailand" incompetence.
SIA First Class Early Check-In
As soon as I turned even slightly towards the SIA First Class check-in lobby, a porter literally ran to me and asked "May I take care of your bags, sir?" Heck, I looked like a sweating pig after struggling to T2 with all the luggage – I probably would have had a hard time convincing somebody I was flying F with some other airlines! Boarding passes issued, luggage checked to HEL and Book the Cook meals confirmed, I headed to the Singapore Marriott for the night.
11 March 2006
Singapore Changi (SIN/WSSS) – Frankfurt Main (FRA/EDDF)
Singapore Airlines SQ/SIA 326
Boeing 747-412
1345-2045 – On Time
First Class, Seat 2F
Photo © Gerry Stegmeier
Photo © Simon Wong
Pictures here: http://lari.pp.fi/SQ32611MAR/index.html
As I had checked in the night before, I went directly to one of the top airline lounges in the world – SilverKris First Lounge. The décor might not be the best and it's a bit dark, but I was a happy camper after plenty of Dom Perignon as well as Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Didn't partake in the breakfast buffet as I had 12 hours of daylight First Class in front of me.
Boarding was slightly delayed as the aircraft had arrived slightly late from Jakarta CGK. Probably an aircraft substitution as I thought all SIN-CGK rotations were scheduled as 772/773/345s. But apparently 744s still appear regularly. Anyway, after five minutes I was the first one to board the now nameless "Megatop", and a LSS immediately escorted me to seat 2F and helped me to stow my bags. The usual goodies appeared before the doors were closed – a pile of newspapers and magazines, Bvlgari amenity kit, Givenchy pajamas as well as menu and drink list in the leather holder that is. Not to forget good old Dom, hot nuts and hot towels either. Meal choices were confirmed as well while on the ground.
This was going to be my first daylight longhaul in First, and I was obviously very much looking forward to it. Unfortunately "Mike Zulu" doesn't have the internet yet, but of course Wisemen 3000 AVOD is available. Pushback was about 5 minutes late, and we took off shortly thereafter.
Service started with the usual – more nuts were offered as well as drinks, and that of course means more Dom for me. I guess I could have taken Krug as well, but I prefer the slightly lighter taste of Dom Perignon. Instead of more nuts, SQ should consider offering canapés after takeoff since nuts are offered on the ground already. Next, the tables were set up, and what SQ calls light meal was served. I suppose it was rather light indeed for First, but matched perfectly my taste preferences. Here's the menu for SQ 326.
Light Meal from Singapore to Frankfurt
Pave of Balik salmon
Slab of classic Russian cold-smoked
salmon with asparagus and crème fraiche
Main Courses
Nage of beef shin with spring vegetables in broth with carrot, asparagus and peas
Roast Muscovy duck with black cherries, grilled vegetables and new potatoes
Wok fried scallops in Oriental XO sauce with seasonal vegetables and ee-fu noodles
Warm mango and almond gratin
From the Bakery
Oven fresh rolls
With choice of extra virgin olive oil or butter
Garlic bread
Hot beverages
Freshly brewed coffee
Espresso or cappuccino
Selection of tea
Snack Menu
Fancy a snack? Simply take your pick from our range of delectable snacks and make your selection known to our cabin crew.
Fish ball broth with kway teow or bee hoon noodles
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian instant noodles
Chicken satay in plain ciabatta
Beef pastrami with gherkins in foccaccia bun
Mozzarella with roast capsicum in onion ciabatta
Cashew, almond or macadamia nuts
Famous Amos chocolate chip
Real McCoy potato chips "Smokey BBQ"
A selection from the fruit basket
Assorted Walkers biscuits
Dinner from Singapore to Frankfurt
With onion, cucumber and spicy peanut sauce
Chilled malossol caviar
With melba toast and condiments
Gooseliver with mesclun salad and fruits in season
Walnut oil and xeres vinegar dressing
Chicken consommé with quail egg and borlotto beans
Oriental minced beef and spinach soup
Fine field greens
Balsamic and extra virgin olive oil dressing
Singapore dressing infused in shallot oil with sambal, lime and honey
Main Courses
Cod fillet with curry sauce, endive fondue, baby carrots and steamed potatoes
Braised pork shank in port wine sage, sauerkraut with bacon and onion, mesclun
Corn-fed chicken in white wine with braised lentil and mesclun in olive oil dressing
Braised beef cheeks with fish tripe, emperor greens and fried rice
Salad of puy lentil with haricot vert, cherry tomato confit, roasted parsnip, globe artichoke and quail eggs, hazelnut oil-forvm vinegar dressing
Selection of cheese with garnishes
Fresh Fruit
Selection of fresh fruit
Choice of apple tart with vanilla ice cream and passionfruit coulis
From the Bakery
Oven fresh rolls
With choice of extra virgin olive oil or butter
Garlic bread
Hot beverages
Freshly brewed coffee
Espresso or cappuccino
Selection of tea
To end on a sweet note
Classic Choice
Dom Perignon 1998
Krug Grande Cuvee
The salmon was excellent, and I had ordered the Book the Cook lobster thermidor for main course. Excellent as usual, but I'd say it was even tastier than ex-Frankfurt. The dessert was good as well, and my Dom glass was topped up regularly of course. Service was exemplary, not that I'd expect anything else in Singapore First.
I then watched a couple of movies while sipping more Dom, and eventually requested the turndown service and slept an hour or two. The SkySuite with the mattress was very comfortable, and the duvet and oversized pillows are excellent as well. Food is served whenever one requests it, I decided to have dinner some 3 hours out of Frankfurt.
After the satay, I chose the caviar and oriental soup as starters. Huge portion of caviar, chilled vodka to go with it, followed by the soup which was a bit tasteless. The salad was decent, nothing special. I had the roasted rack of lamb ordered this time, and it didn't disappoint. Being completely stuffed at this point, I had just some strawberries from the fruit basket, a small selection of cheeses and of course the dessert which was very good.
All too soon, descent to Frankfurt Main started, and we touched down on schedule on what I believe was runway 07R. Docked at the B gates, I said my goodbyes to the excellent crew who wished to see me again soon (so do I!), and a LH guy was pointing passengers to the right gates for connections. No surprises there, I had a marathon in front of me to gate A33 or something similar – in any case at the end of the A pier.
Some pics from an earlier trip:
SkySuite: http://lari.pp.fi/helsin/64.html
Cabin: http://lari.pp.fi/helsin/65.html
Amenity Kit: http://lari.pp.fi/helsin/78.html
Amenity Kit Contents: http://lari.pp.fi/helsin/80.html
Pajamas (old style): http://lari.pp.fi/helsin/79.html
Writing Kit: http://lari.pp.fi/helsin/82.html
Menu and Drink List: http://lari.pp.fi/helsin/81.html
11 March 2006
Frankfurt Main (FRA/EDDF) – Helsinki Vantaa (HEL/EFHK)
Lufthansa LH/DLH 3108
Boeing 737-330
D-ABXN "Böblingen"
Business Class, Seat 1A
Photo © Maciek Majewski
Photo © Sören Klinger
No time to visit lounges, I was just lucky to make it to the gate. Picked up some Baileys for my mum at one of the Travel Value shops and got a nice surprise there. The cashier told me she definitely needs to freshen up me for my next flight, and proceeded to spray some stuff on my face and drying it off. I must say it was refreshing indeed – but this was quite unexpected at FRA really. Perhaps she was impressed to see my Raffles Class stock boarding pass.
Boarding started about a minute after I made it to the gate, no pro-boarding for C or elites as usual. Was greeted by a friendly guy at the door and took my seat 1A. 1C remained empty for this evening flight to Helsinki.
This flight was the usual standard LH European business class, with full hot meal service with two choices. The appetizer salad with some prawns was nice, I have no clue what I chose for the main course. In any case, I didn't finish much of it having just eaten that SQ dinner. Nevertheless, it was much better than AY or BA European C meals, and service was good with a few drink refills. Slept for the rest of the flight in the rather uncomfortable LH B737 leather seat. That's no SkySuite for sure.
Not from this flight, but the meal service was similar:
I was rather surprised to see all of my junk appearing on the baggage belt rather quickly, I was expecting it would never make the 40-minute connection at Frankfurt. Customs asked a few question about my pile of bags, but even when I declared the value of the stuff to be 60 EUR more than what's allowed, he just waved me through.
Overall, SAS was a bit disappointing, SQ was fantastic and LH was the standard European fare. SQ F product remains the best out there for me. TG may have their limo service, LH their F terminal, but overall SQ is unbeatable.
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By Cailean Gallagher,
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PRO-Union campaigners insist that pooling the resources of Britain is the greatest benefit to the Union, but this is fantasy: the Westminster system allows an elite to pull the wealth from the people who produce it, leaving ever more people in poverty. The UK is on track to being the most unequal country in the developed world.
Independent of Westminster's regressive decisions, Holyrood could use its full economic and social powers to align employment, health and education policies with the ambition of social solidarity and security for all. Rather than being undermined by benefit cuts, health policy would reflect and complement the benefits system.
Economic evidence shows a newly-independent Scotland could afford to increase spending on social security and investment.
Activists and campaigners are already investigating how full political independence could be used to make Scotland a fairer country; one where poverty and exclusion are challenged.
The contributory principle, the universalist principle, the living wage, a guaranteed citizens' income, flexible work, free quality childcare - all these ideas are already in our political vocabulary, despite the fact we lack the powers to implement them in Scotland, and each can be part of the political agenda after independence.
Collective knowledge, experience and expertise will shape Scotland's anti-poverty challenge.
The Scottish Government's expert working group on welfare is currently investigating principles that might form the foundation of a new social state, including income support and adequate social insurance.
By Professor Jim Gallagher, an adviser to Better Together
FROM Scotland's perspective, two arguments justify social solidarity within the UK.
The first is pragmatic. The full resources of the UK economy support public services and benefit payments, irrespective of economic performance in Scotland. This argument was made on Scotland's behalf in the decades following the 1970s, when industrial decline resulted in the need for social protection and public spending.
The second is more principled. Throughout the history of Scottish social reform, the left has consistently argued for UK solutions on essentially moral grounds: people in need should benefit equally in Scotland and elsewhere in the UK, essentially because they belong to the same community.
You can make a contrary argument: the only relevant community is Scotland, and social solidarity should be confined to that level.
Obviously, this fails on moral grounds - but it also fails on pragmatic grounds too. Nationalists will argue that, when the UK is indulging in substantial fiscal retrenchment and cutting many benefits, poor people in Scotland would be better off with a Scottish welfare system.
This superficially attractive argument is not sustainable, once we have a clear understanding of an independent Scotland's potential fiscal position.
Oil is a significant, but dwindling and volatile, resource; forecasts as to how long the oil will last differ, but all agree that future revenues will be less than at present.
If it were spent to maintain present levels of benefits, then we will eventually fall over a financial cliff.


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By Glenn Frankel
Washington Post Foreign Service
Friday, April 22, 2005
TRAUNSTEIN, Germany, April 21 -- When Nazi Party leaders in this predominantly Catholic town in southern Germany decreed in 1941 that all crucifixes be removed from the walls of school classrooms, nearly 2,000 women signed a petition in protest. Faced with this high level of resistance, according to the town historian Franz Haselbeck, the Nazis backed down.
That same year, however, the director of the local Catholic seminary made certain that all his students registered as required by law with the Hitler Youth movement. Among those who joined was 14-year-old Joseph Ratzinger, who after World War II went on to become a renowned theologian and, earlier this week, was elected pope, taking the name Benedict XVI.
The two events in 1941 reflect the distaste and resignation with which Traunstein and its most famous son dealt with the Nazis during the years of totalitarian rule. For the most part, residents say, the town did not oppose some of the criminal actions that marked the era, including the exile or murder of its handful of Jews, the arrest and disappearance in concentration camps of political dissidents and the use of forced labor for its farms and factories. But there were times when they -- and young Ratzinger -- drew the line.
"This was not a resistance center," said Gerd Evers, who has written two books about Traunstein's modern history and who, with Haselbeck, is organizing an exhibit to open next week on the town's role during the war. "But there were certain moments when people did resist -- when religious belief was threatened and, at the very end of the war, when it was all about survival."
Located near the Austrian border in Bavaria, Germany's largely rural and most politically conservative region, Traunstein was for years a stronghold of political parties tied to Catholicism. But the Nazi Party did well here in its formative years in the 1920s because of its opposition to the Versailles Treaty that enshrined Germany's humiliating defeat at the end of World War I and its perceived championing of nationalist and rural values. But by the 1930s, Evers said, most residents saw Nazism as an anticlerical and revolutionary movement, and Traunstein was one of the few areas to deny the Nazis a majority in the 1933 election, Germany's last free contest until after the war.
The Nazis generally were careful with Traunstein, which then had about 12,000 residents, cracking down on dissidents and Jews while keeping their hands off the Catholic establishment. The houses of the town's few Jewish residents came under attack on the evening of Nov. 9, 1938, the infamous Kristallnacht, when Jews were attacked throughout the country. Within days, all had either fled or been deported, and a local party leader declared Traunstein "Jew-free."
Small bands of communist and social democrat dissidents were also rooted out, to be killed or dispatched to Dachau, a concentration camp outside Munich. "Everyone knew there was a camp at Dachau -- it was published in the newspapers -- but no one spoke about it," Evers said. "Its purpose was to terrorize."
One of the town's most vocal critics of the Nazis was a local priest, the Rev. Josef Stelzle. According to an account in John L. Allen Jr.'s biography of Ratzinger, Stelzle was arrested in 1934 after preaching an anti-Nazi sermon but was released within days. Despite orders to stay out of Traunstein, he returned within a year and continued to criticize the Nazis, yet survived the war.
The Ratzinger family settled in the Traunstein area in 1937 when Joseph was 10 years old. He has written that his father, a policeman, spoke out privately against National Socialism and was forced to transfer jobs frequently. In 1939, Ratzinger joined his older brother, Georg, at St. Michael's seminary in town.
According to an article in the Bild newspaper, a 1936 law had required all German youth of a certain age to enroll in the Hitler Youth, a decree reiterated in a personal order by Adolf Hitler in March 1939. In the book "Salt of the Earth," Ratzinger says he was forced to enroll in the movement in 1941 by the director of the seminary. According to the historian Haselbeck, the move was an attempt by the director to ensure that the seminary remained open. Georg Zandl, 81, a retired priest who also attended St. Michael's, said he did not recall everyone being forced to sign up, but almost everyone did. "We felt we had to join, but inside ourselves we all rejected it," he said.
Soon after, however, the seminary was closed and converted into a military hospital, and Ratzinger transferred to the local high school. He has said he stopped attending Hitler Youth meetings, which became a problem because without a certificate of attendance, he could not get a reduction in school fees -- "which I really needed badly," he recounted in "Salt of the Earth." But he said a sympathetic math teacher, a Nazi, came to his rescue by faking the certificate. "When he saw that I really didn't want to go, he said, 'I can get it settled,' " Ratzinger recalled.
The city was spared many of the ravages of war until near the very end, when U.S. forces bombed the train station and local warehouses, killing about 100 people. Anna and Maria Spiegelsparger, sisters age 83 and 85, recalled that their home was destroyed in the raids, which left bomb craters bigger than houses. Their father, a farmer, died in the aftermath when he fell into a deep pit while searching for farm animals amid the wreckage.
Ratzinger was one of many young Germans conscripted into the army toward the end of the war in 1945, and he has recalled deserting his post with others who feared they would be forced to make a last stand against the encroaching U.S. troops. Deserters were still being shot, and he has said he felt relief when he was confronted by a small unit of German soldiers who decided they had had enough killing and let him go.
Others were not so fortunate. An elite SS unit herded a last column of prisoners through the village on the edge of Traunstein where the Ratzinger family lived. On May 3, 1945, the SS mowed down the 62 inmates, just a few hours before U.S. troops occupied Traunstein. Only one man, who played dead, survived. A small plaque marks the spot.
Haselbeck said Traunstein responded to Nazism as an ordinary Bavarian town would, and Ratzinger responded like an ordinary resident. "I think it was the normal way for a young man," he said.
Evers said the town's main act of resistance was to reject orders from the Nazi high command that residents resist the Americans at all costs. "In some ways this was a brave thing to do because there were people in nearby villages who were shot for this," he recalled. Still, he added, "You have to say that people here were against National Socialism, but they didn't do anything about it."
Special correspondent Petra Kirschok contributed to this report.


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DOAOCA: Hawaiian Myrrh-Streaming Iveron Icon to Visit Alaska July 18-30
The Orthodox Church in America Diocese of Alaska will have the honor of hosting the miraculous Hawaiian Myrrh-Streaming Iveron Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos. The Holy Icon will make a historic and culturally significant journey to Alaska under the omophor of His Grace David, Bishop of Sitka and Alaska, with the Blessings of His Eminence Kyrill, Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America (ROCOR) to the land where the historic Orthodox Church first began in North America. The Icon is scheduled to be in Alaska from July 18th through July 30th, starting in Anchorage, then visiting the Kenai Peninsula and Kodiak Island areas.
This holy image, known as a Miracle Working Icon to the Orthodox faithful, is a traditional depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child. The Icon originally belonged to an Orthodox family from Hawaii who noticed that the icon began to miraculously stream myrrh in 2007. The Myrrh that the icon streams is a sweet smelling liquid that is collected, and distributed to the faithful all over the US.
Read the complete article here.
Posted by the Orthodox Christian Network. You can find the Orthodox Christian Network on Google+.


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Property Location
With a stay at Best Western Plus Newport News Inn & Suites in Newport News, you'll be minutes from Patrick Henry Mall and close to Virginia Living Museum. This hotel is within close proximity of Hampton Roads Iceplex and John B. Todd Stadium.
Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (complimentary).
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and gift shops/newsstands.
A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
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Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
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- Free breakfast
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- Number of floors - 3
- Laundry facilities
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- Outdoor pool
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Business center
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Total number of rooms - 65
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- 24-hour front desk
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(CBS/AP) SEATTLE - Late Thursday, authorities told the Associated Press a computer in Josh Powell's home two years ago had computer-animated images that depicted "incestuous" sex.
Pierce County Sheriff's Detective Ed Troyer said the images discovered by investigators were realistic, computer-generated depictions of incestuous parent-child relations. The images were disconcerting enough that they prompted a psychologist to recommend last week that Powell undergo an intensive psychosexual evaluation.
PICTURES: Missing Utah Mother Susan PowellPICTURES: Missing Utah mom's kids, husband die in alleged murder-suicide
A lawyer for Powell's in-laws was not invited to see the materials before a custody hearing last week. Attorney Steve Downing said if he has seen them, he might have asked the court to change the terms of Powell's supervised visitation with the boys.
On Sunday, a social worker drove the boys from their maternal grandparents' home to their father's house.
In an interview to air Friday on ABC's "20/20," that worker, Elizabeth Griffin-Hall, said that Powell slammed the door on her after the children were inside the house on Sunday. Hall said she banged on the door and heard Powell tell his son Charlie, "I've got a big surprise for you."
She also heard Braden, Charlie's younger brother, crying. Authorities said Powell used a hatchet on his children then set a house fire that killed them all.
Powell's wife, Susan, vanished in Utah two years ago. Powell had been a person of interest in the case but maintained he had taken his sons on a camping trip the night she disappeared.
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