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Weekend Links!
* Angela Davis at Marquette, March 29.
* CFP: From Sanctuary to Sabotage: Fighting the Fascist Creep at and beyond Universities.
* "Virtually nothing about our standard model of sleep existed as we know it two centuries ago."
* 20 Years Ago, Starship Troopers Showed Us What Happens When Fascism Wins.
* 11 things I learned about academia by analysing 14 million RateMyProfessor reviews.
* Remember that Iowa lawmaker who wanted to purge universities of Democrats? Guess what!
* Nice, low-key interview with Kim Stanley Robinson on Flash Forward TV.
* Abigail Nussbaum walks you through her Hugo short fiction nominations.
* Trump and the Myth of Nuclear Flexibility.
* Trump, Putin, and the New Cold War.
* America divided into states with the population of California. Which is to say, if we allow ourselves a crudely democratic understanding of what representative democracy should be, there would only be 16 senators in a Senate that fairly represented people living in California.
* America has locked up so many black people it has warped our sense of reality.
* Exiting the Roach Motel, or, What's the Matter with the Democratic Party?
The Democratic Party is a roach motel for leftists. We go in full of vision and energy, like the Sanders kids, like the Ellison supporters, and we get crushed and stuck in the slime. Sanders and Ellison had to play by the rules and call for continuing support for the Dems after their losses. Having played the game, they were stuck with the rules in the roach motel. Once you go in, you may never come out.
* Twilight of the meritocrats.
* Palantir and ICE. Freeze on H-1B Visas. Customs Giving Literacy Tests At JFK Is A Thing Now. Deportation fears impacting criminal case. Don't Get Your Undocumented Friends in Trouble: A How-To. Are you listening, SXSW?
* White House aide Sebastian Gorka said Wednesday that objections to President Donald Trump's creation of a new office to highlight crimes committed by undocumented immigrants are "un-American." All right, then, I'll go to Hell….
* "Accompanied by his wife Jessica, a U.S. citizen who is six months pregnant with their first child." Trump administration considering separating women, children at U.S.-Mexico border. Detained after a press conference, Daniela Vargas was seven when she came to the U.S. A 13-Year-Old Girl Sobbed While Recording Her Immigrant Father Get Arrested By ICE Agents. ICE Plans To Deport Oregon Immigrant With 5 Children, No Criminal Background. Immigration agents deport Houston father of two who previously held immigration reprieve. After Decades In The U.S., NY Immigrant With Years-Old Pot Misdemeanor Faces Deportation. Does even a single person with a conscience work for this administration?
* Kushner and Flynn. Two other Trump advisers also spoke with Russian envoy during GOP convention. Your cheat sheet to four potential investigations of Russia and President Trump. Mysteries of Jeff Sessions. Recusal is not enough. Isn't it pretty to think so? The Innocent Explanation. Why Trump Sounding 'Presidential' Only Makes Him More Dangerous. Style and Substance. Trumpism and heroism. You Cretins Are Going To Get Thousands Of People Killed. This one broke while I was tagging the post.
Jeff Sessions looks like a child that got turned into an old man for stealing a pie from a witch's window sill. pic.twitter.com/NxNQZURRjk
— Adam Murray (@Atom_Murray) February 9, 2017
y'all, i apologize. i got so excited to do racism that i slipped up and did a dang perjury! pic.twitter.com/sl04VNuTeG
— ceeks (@70Ceeks) March 2, 2017
* Hard to blame them: European Parliament votes to end visa-free travel for Americans.
* Four mosques have burned in seven weeks. Nearly half of the country's Jewish community centers have received bomb threats in 2017. Today's arrest (an apparent copycat) covered less than 10% of that.
* Destroying the planet is too important to let a silly little thing like national borders get in the way. The end of the Great Lakes. Gutting the Chesapeake Bay. Massive Permafrost Thaw Documented in Canada, Portends Huge Carbon Release. Antarctica hits record high temperature at balmy 63.5°F.
— Gerry Canavan (@gerrycanavan) March 1, 2017
* The rich are different: they control everything.
* Adam Roberts rereads The Time Machine.
* The Feminist Bookstore Movement.
* Fascinated by this: Price of Lab-Grown Burger Falls from $325K to $11.36.
* A rough stat from up the street: Only 1 in 5 black students enrolled at UW-Milwaukee graduates in 6 years.
* Team Plagiarizes Golden State Warriors. Team Is Undefeated.
* Could different borders save Europe?
Could different borders save Europe? Ethnographic maps suggest an alternative to the continent's current configuration of artificial states pic.twitter.com/eAETsKtoVI
— Nicholas Danforth (@NicholasDanfort) March 2, 2017
* "We concluded that Ms. Conway acted inadvertently and is highly unlikely to do so again," he wrote. "Ms. Conway has acknowledged her understanding of the standards and has reiterated her commitment to abiding by them in the future."
* A diabetic boy's parents 'didn't believe in doctors.' Now they're guilty of his murder.
* Are the Yuuzhan Vong coming back?
* After oil was discovered on their Oklahoma reservation, the Osage Nation became the richest people per capita in the world. Then they began to be murdered off mysteriously. In 1924 the nascent FBI sent a team of undercover agents, including a Native American, to the Osage reservation.
* 69 Cock Lane is yours for £449,950, but is it Britain's naughtiest address?
* Study: half of the studies you read about in the news are wrong (And yes, this could be one of them).
* This is the future liberals want. Though of course the meme is good too.
this is the future that liberals want pic.twitter.com/Ha8vbroPoU
— o_O (@franglophonic) March 2, 2017
This is the future liberals want. pic.twitter.com/9iH1ddpgqV
— Dan Hassler-Forest (@DanHF) March 2, 2017
This is the future that liberals want. pic.twitter.com/68FVp6pv5v
— Freddie Campion (@FreddieCampion) March 2, 2017
This is the future that liberals want. pic.twitter.com/YfA08Konou
— Maris Kreizman (@mariskreizman) March 2, 2017
Too good to remain hidden behind an anon account: This is the future liberals want. pic.twitter.com/vpWKBFzWkx
— Gerry Canavan (@gerrycanavan) March 2, 2017
* But not this one: "basically a Fitbit for your man bits that tracks thrust speed and velocity."
* Disney is super proud of itself for this incredibly progressive leap forward. Next: Scar, Ursula, and Captain Hook were all gay, too!
* There's nothing sweet in life: Protesting Dr. Seuss Week.
* Nobody hates college more than the people who run colleges.
* A transgender boy just won the Texas girls' state wrestling championship.
* No More Saturday Marches. While the Iron Is Hot: The Case for the Women's Strike.
* The line must be drawn — here!
* A People's History of Daria.
* These colleges are better than Harvard at making poor kids rich.
* George W. Bush, with the soul of an artist.
die in jail serving consecutive life sentences or live long enough to become a beloved grandfatherly elder statesman https://t.co/DDorNHjHOb
— Gerry Canavan (@gerrycanavan) March 2, 2017
* Massive Open Online Rubber Arrow through the Head.
* Statement of teaching philosophy.
* This week's I Was There Too interviews someone I've always wondered about, the actor who replaced Crispin Glover in Back to the Future Part Two. The Biff episode was good too though if you follow Back to the Future arcana you've probably heard a lot of it before.
I'll be nominating it for a Hugo next year. @BenRobertson @marc_laidlaw
— Gerry Canavan (@gerrycanavan) March 4, 2017
* Trump's worst crime is forcing me to agree with David Frum.
* Neoliberalism in everything: "Ark Encounter doesn't live up to economic promise."
* NASA's about to learn a valuable lesson about the Internet.
* And the positive reviews have done it: I'm going to ruin my career and buy a Nintendo Switch so I can play the new Zelda.
Written by gerrycanavan
March 4, 2017 at 9:00 am
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Weekend Links
* Because you demanded it! The Cambridge Companion to American Science Fiction is now available in Kindle format as well for just $9.99.
* SFRA CFP: "The SF We Don't (Usually) See: Suppressed Histories, Liminal Voices, Emerging Media." June 25-27 at Stony Brook.
* Mark Bould on African Science Fiction 101.
* The Moral Hazard of Big Data.
* Racism, monuments, and historical memory.
* The Anthropocene Project. An Encyclopedia (2014–).
* The Crusades: Teach the controversy!
* Friendship Is Complicated: Art, commerce, and the battle for the soul of My Little Pony.
* "In math, the girls outscored the boys in the exam graded anonymously, but the boys outscored the girls when graded by teachers who knew their names."
* Now, a union that's been rapidly organizing adjuncts around the country thinks that number should quintuple. Last night, on a conference call with organizers across the country, the SEIU decided to extend the franchise with a similar aspirational benchmark: A "new minimum compensation standard" of $15,000. Per course. Including benefits. To put this in perspective, a tenure-track professor earning $50,000 on a 4/4 (100% teaching, no research, no service) is paid $6250 a course — so this is definitely a realistic target.
* Auburn Approves $14-Million Scoreboard, College Football's Largest.
* Scott Walker thinks my university has fat to trim. Yet my department is barely scraping by.
* Scott Walker amends the Girl Scout Oath. From otherscottwalkeredits.tumblr.com.
* The disjuncture then comes when I consider how we are encouraged to carry ourselves in the academy. I feel a lot of pressure to professionalize, and the prescriptions for professionalization often run counter to my way of being in the world. I also struggle with the directive that I am supposed to professionalize my students. I don't hold with the idea that I should train students to be better workers, because the content of "better" — more obedient, more efficient, whatever — runs counter to what I want to teach. In my feminist theories courses, I say, "Yeah, I just gave you assignments with deadlines! But I also want to say to you, what's so great about work? Why do we believe work is supposed to be edifying? Should we always have to be productive? Why do we imagine work as something that gives us dignity? What if it's just wearing us down?" My history in punk totally informs these attempts to practice other ways of being in a classroom, and other ways of being a professor.
* Jury Awards $400,000 to Professor Laid Off by Clark Atlanta U. This is an amazing result especially considering that there are 53 other people eligible for a payout.
* Thousands Of Dominicans Woke Up This Week Without Citizenship In Any Country.
* How Science Fiction Will Help Us Go to Mars.
* Paging J. Walter Weatherman: Family arrested in fake kidnapping plot to teach 6-year-old stranger danger, police say.
* And here is where we see the true malignant force that drives the Internet: It is the purest mechanism yet through which everyone can express every idiot opinion they have about everything to everyone else.
* Ableism, neurotypicality, and the vaccine debate.
* Mississippi, #1 in vaccination. The Anti-Vaccine Movement Should Be Ridiculed, Because Shame Works.
* Rufus King named one of the most challenging high schools in America.
* We Can Now Build Autonomous Killing Machines. And That's a Very, Very Bad Idea. I say teach the controversy!
* Dibs on the screenplay: Half the DNA on the NYC Subway Matches No Known Organism.
* Science is magic: Engineers Developing a Retainer That Could Let the Hearing Impaired Experience Sound With Their Tongue.
* Research into psychedelics, shut down for decades, is now yielding exciting results.
* The Beginning of Mein Kampf, as Told by Coca-Cola. Alas, nothing gold can stay.
* Why every member of the crew should have been courtmartialed after Generations.
* Parents who raise their kids without religion are doing just fine, studies say, possibly even better. Overall, not believing in God seems to make people and their offspring more tolerant. Less racist. Less sexist. Enviro-friendly. And their kids care less about what's cool, which—say it with me—only makes them cooler.
* Teen mom sends breast milk to baby she gave up for adoption. Dad Refuses to Give Up Newborn Son With Down Syndrome. Armenia, we need to talk.
* How Men's Rights Leader Paul Elam Turned Being A Deadbeat Dad Into A Moneymaking Movement.
* DC Comics will rebrand, again. More details.
* Fewer Top Graduates Want to Join Teach for America. I've seen a lot of celebration of this fact that seems not to see the improving economy as a factor.
* Gendered Language in Teacher Reviews: This interactive chart lets you explore the words used to describe male and female teachers in about 14 million reviews from RateMyProfessor.com. Is the Professor Bossy or Brilliant? Much Depends on Gender.
* Canada's Highest Court Affirms The Right To Doctor-Assisted Suicide.
* We Are Watching Brian Williams' Entire Career Implode.
* And it's a little unbelievable that it's taken this long: Netflix reportedly developing new live-action series based on Legend of Zelda.
Written by gerrycanavan
February 7, 2015 at 8:30 am
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Water tariff to be hiked next year
A recent article in a financial magazine about Mumbai having the second lowest water tariff among top international cities has reportedly caused quite a storm among BMC officials
While the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Subodh Kumar hinted in his budget speech earlier this year that a hike in water tariff is likely, and, according to sources, a proposal for such a hike has been sent to the BMC Standing Committee, those in favour of the hike have found an unlikely supporter.
According to sources, a Fortune magazine article dated October 17 is doing the rounds in BMC, and has also reached the hands of the BMC Standing Committee Chairman Rahul Shewale. The report details how Mumbai, among 16 'most important cities' of the world, has the second lowest water tariffs in the world. While 100 gallons (approximately 378 litres) of water costs $0.04 (Rs 1.95) in the city, the cheapest is found in Buenos Aires ($0.01, Re 0.49) and the most expensive in Copenhagen ($ 3.03, Rs 147.39).
Many corporators are reportedly using the article to point out the urgent need to raise water tariffs. When contacted, Shewale said, "The rates have not been revised for a long time, and other cities (as pointed by the magazine) sell water at such a high rate. But we cannot let this (water tariff hike) happen before elections."
A BMC official from the water department said on the condition of anonymity that rates would be hiked after elections. "The proposal (for hike) is being worked upon. It will be tabled next year. The BMC suffers losses due to low rates, especially in slum areas."
According to the BMC, the cost incurred by the municipal body for supplying 1,000 litres of water is Rs 11.15. For the same quantity, residential users are only charged Rs 3.5, while commercial users are charged between Rs 25 and Rs 38, and slum dwellers are pay Rs 2.25.
Shewale added that if and when a hike does come into effect, there would be the added benefit of ensuring 24-hour water supply.
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The Cost incurred by the municipal body for supplying 1,000 litres of water is Rs 11.15. For the same quantity, residential users are only charged Rs 3.5, commercial users between Rs 25 and Rs 38, and slum dwellers are charged Rs 2.25.
Mumbai has the second lowest water tariffs in the world among the 16 countries listed as the most important cities in the world by Fortune Magazine.
Globally, agriculture accounts for 71 per cent and industry accounts for 16 per cent of water use.


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I am starting to see a up tick in this crud lately. I read an article explaining it here dating back three years. I can't see any real reason with my stats behind a password. There were 2 hits today from YouTube. They managed a one line entry. The YouTube video was a strong political thing about the war etc.
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Well there are 2 goals behind log spam.
The YouTube video was a strong political thing about the war etc.
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"Of all of the mexican themed bars/restaurants in the city, this is the best. Good food and good margaritas. I've tried several different entrees off the menu, and everything was equally good. They have brunch on the weekends; I recommend the huevos rancheros."
"Ate here at lunch the other day and had a lot of fun! It was a Saturday around 2pm and they were still serving brunch until 3. But the drinks!!!!!!! Wooooooweeeeee, I had 2 sangaritas, yes sangria mixed with their golden margarita... man let me tell you! That might have been the best part of my whole day!"
"No Way Jose Cafe is becoming one of my fave spots in Bmore. You can't beat the happy hour specials. Usually, with a happy hour this good, the food is nothing to write home about. But this is not the case here. Good food AND good, cheap drinks. WOOP WOOP. YES way Jose!"
"The salsa is really good. I've always enjoyed No Way Jose for drinks, but the food is pretty good too. Looks like a pub that was splattered with bright paints. Americanized mexican food, with a good margaritas. It's cheap and fun. It's a good meal for a group of laid back people before a night out in Federal Hill."
"Is it a bar...is it a Mexican restaurant.....well it appears to be both and does a good job in the process. The food is very good, and cheap, and the staff are friendly!!"
"Great authentic Mexican food, great drinks and a great happy hour!"
"We came to No Way Jose as a group of 8 on a Saturday night. They bent over backwards to accommodate us as soon as possible and didn't hesitate to push two tables together so our party didn't have to separate. The chicken enchiladas are the most amazing I've had anywhere. The chicken was literally flaking apart and the flavor was excellent - not too spicy!"


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No hassle exchange |
Unlike most other Triathlon suppliers, Zone3 will not charge you additional delivery costs if you buy the wrong size wetsuit or tri suit. We want to ensure you are racing in the optimum size triathlon kit and therefore have made our sizing chart as extensive as possible, so you can almost guarantee that the size you purchase will be the right size for you. However, we understand there might be the odd occasion where you feel the size is not quite right for you, and therefore allow you 5 working days from delivery to notify us so that we can get the correct size out to you as soon as possible.
We will need to receive the suit back from you using recorded and insured delivery within 7 days. We can then send you a size up or down free of charge. This is only available if the suit is returned in perfect condition and has not been used in any water. We have to check any returns carefully to ensure they are in the same condition as when they were sent to you.
This offer is only available for the first exchange; subsequent exchanges will be subject to an $10 delivery fee. You will be responsible for re-delivery costs in this instance.
This excludes the Advance wetsuit sale or rental.
refunds & returns |
Refunds are available within 7 days of purchase as long as the items remain in the same condition as it was received. The customer is responsible for the carriage costs on items returned for a refund and they must be sent using recorded and insured delivery. Returned goods must be with a completed returns form. Please click below to download a copy:
Goods must be in original packaging and complete. Goods must not be fitted or used.
Goods must be clean. Goods that are ordered incorrectly are subject to a restocking charge of between $5-$15.
Goods may be cancelled with no charge to the customer if monies have not been debited from the customers account. If the monies have been debited and the product has been dispatched the customer will have to return the product and pay a $15 re-stocking fee.
We cannot accept responsibility for damaged caused when returning the goods. Please take care when packaging the goods and use a recorded and insured mail delivery service. You will be charged the full cost price if we do not receive the item returned or it is not in the condition which we sent the item.
If we ever send out a wrong product, we will be happy to make an exchange and pay postage costs for returning the item. We advise all our customers to email us with any queries prior to purchase to reduce any returns. Zone3 encourages consumer interaction.
Returns to be made to the following address:
Zone3 USA
167 Autumn Frost Ave
Warranty |
Your Triathlon wetsuit and Racing Tri Suit Warranty
Your Zone3 tri suit and wetsuit are covered by the manufacturers 12 month warranty from the date of purchase. Zone3 will choose to replace or repair any defects that occur within normal wear and tear circumstances. Zone3 retain the right to define normal wear and tear circumstances, but as a guideline this requires the customer to follow the wetsuit care instructions included with each purchase and displayed below. All reasonable precautions must be taken to maintain the wetsuits condition. Exposure to elements such as extreme heat and direct sunshine, prolonged bacteria and chlorine exposure, and other harsh or abrasive substances can accelerate product degradation and void warranty. Materials such as fingernails and other sharp objects may tear and rip the high performance neoprene. Zone3 will not repair or replace items that have clear physical stress such as rips and split seems, or where there is clear evidence of inadequate care or treatment. All of our other products do not have a warranty policy.
Not covered under the Zone3 warranty:
1) Any costs to return a suit to Zone3 or an authorized Zone3 representative.
2) Cuts to the fabrics from fingernails and or other sharp objects.
3) Damage incurred due to an accident, abuse, misuse or improper use or neglect
4) Normal wear and tear, including scratches, peeling or fading of the material or printed logos.
Zone3 will cover all return shipping costs if your wetsuit/tri suit is deemed a warranty.
These situations will VOID your Zone3 warranty:
1) Using your Zone3 triathlon wetsuit or tri suit for any activity other than triathlon or surface swimming.
2) Repairs done by anyone other than Zone3 or a Zone3 authorized repair facility.
3) Altering the suit in any way, including silk screening, embroidery, heat transfers, cutting, gluing, and sewing.
4) Using your Zone3 suit in a rental or instructional program or other commercial use.
5) Improper handling or storage
6) The warranty is only applicable to the original owner/purchaser – it does not apply to second hand wetsuits.
It is possible to repair any finger nail cuts on your wetsuit. Please download the instructions on how to repair below.
Wetsuit Repair Instructions
Wetsuit Care Instructions |
Please follow some of these simple guidelines to ensure that your wetsuit stays in the optimum condition:
– Rinse well in fresh water after every use.
– Minimize time left in direct sunlight and aim to dry in the shade.
– Dry inside out first and then dry outside.
– Store Inside Out
– Best kept flat and folded behind the knees and then in half.
– Only use a hanger for short periods of time and use as wide a hanger as possible.
– Do not allow others to use your wetsuit. It has been fitted for your body shape and no body larger.
– Avoid contacting the Velcro with the inside lining of the wetsuit as this will pull on the sensitive fibers. Keep the Velcro covered with the fabric patch provided.
– Ensure you do not damage the wetsuit material with fingernails.
– Avoid use in Chlorinated swimming pools
– Always use a plastic bag to help put the legs and arms on. The smooth surface of the plastic makes the suit go on easier. This results in less adjustments needed and less contact with the material to achieve the correct position.
– The Zone3 triathlon wetsuit range has been designed to optimize performance during racing. Its use should be restricted to swimming or triathlon racing.
– Don't put in the washing machine or tumble dryer.
– Don't iron.
– Don't wash with detergent or bleach.
Tri Apparel Care Instructions |
Please follow some of these simple guidelines to ensure that your tri suit stays in the optimum condition:
– Wash well in fresh water after every use.
– Only ring very lightly.
– Minimise time left in direct sunlight and aim to dry in the shade.
– Do no hang or curl your suit when drying. Dry lying flat on a towel.
– The Zone3 tri suit range has been designed to optimize performance during racing. Its use should be restricted to swimming or triathlon racing.
– Don not put in the washing machine or tumble dryer.
– Don not iron.
– Don not wash with detergent or bleach
Terms & Conditions |
www.RaceZone3.com is a UK mail order based company and complies with UK consumer law, including Distance Selling Regulations which means you're safe if you shop with us. We operate a flexible returns policy and are happy to refund / exchange items damaged in transit, that are faulty or not what you ordered. Please check sizes carefully when ordering. We strive to give excellent after sales service and customer care. Our terms do not affect your statutory rights.
Zone3 cannot take responsibility for any damages, compensatory, indirect, consequential or direct, data loss, income, profit, property loss or damage and third party claims implied or otherwise when using this website.
Privacy Policy |
The online store at www.RaceZone3.com is designed to give you control over the privacy of your debit/credit card information, name, address, e-mail and any other information you provide us. We offer the industry standard security measures available through your browser called SSL (secure socket layer) encryption.
When you provide your personal information such as name, street address, email address and phone number, Zone3 will not give or sell this information to any outside company for any use. No credit or debit card information is stored by Zone3. Moreover, it is a Zone3 policy to contact customers in the event of a potential problem with your purchase or any normal business communication regarding your purchase.
By using the email@example.com and firstname.lastname@example.com email addresses you agree to receive occasional e-mail messages about products and services that we feel may be on interest to you. If you do not wish to receive such mailings, simply click the unsubscribe button at the bottom of your email. Alternatively you can simply reply "Remove" and we will act accordingly.
Zone3 has no desire or intent to invade your privacy while using the www.RaceZone3.com site and we will never provide your personal information to anyone else.
If you wish to contact us regarding our privacy policy please email: email@example.com
Payment Options |
When you place an order on the Zone3 site, you will have the option to make a payment by Credit or Debit Card using our secure service supplied by Sage Pay or PayPal. You do not need to be registered with any of our payment providers when you make a transaction to us. We also accept Cheque, Bank Transfer or Cash. You will be asked for certain personal information to process the order. The secure processing of credit/debit cards transactions is done by Protx which hosts the Zone3 store. The credit card information collected by Protx is sent to Streamline to complete the processing of your order. We accept almost all major credit/debit cards for online orders and uses Secure Card Encryption so your information is extremely safe. Your details are checked and we may hold an order until we receive correct details. We'll contact you if we find the card or address details to be incorrect. Operation of the Zone3 site is completely secure and is solely within the control of Zone3.
Protecting the personal information you provide us is of utmost importance to us. We therefore take the following steps at to ensure this:
– We do not sell your personal details to third parties or supply them in anyway other than to our payment processor, in connection with your order.
– All credit card numbers entrusted to us for payment purposes are handled securely and only by authorised staff. No credit or debit card information is stored by Zone3.
– Protx provides the secure payment facilities for your credit card information. They are one of the most common and reliable service providers and use a secure server, with a firewall, and encrypts your information before transmission.
– For extra security we also take credit/debit card transactions over the phone.
– Although we make use of very occasional marketing e-mails to remind you of our Web site and any special offers, we do not send these to you if you have asked us not to.
We only charge you when the order is ready to be dispatched. For offline mail order products, Zone3 accept pounds sterling banker's drafts, personal cheques, pounds sterling postal orders and pounds sterling bank transfers. Cash is posted at your own risk and must be recorded and insured for. VAT is not included nor needs to be added to any of our products. Please contact us if you would like to make a payment in an alternative currency.
Placing an order through our online store should be a very simple process. If you have any complications please contact us and we can help process your order.
We do our best to ensure product prices on our web site are up to date and correct but errors occur occasionally. Please email us if you think there is a problem.
Shipping & Handling |
Postage will be by courier service and the item will need to be signed for. We deliver Monday to Friday. A re-delivery charge will be applied in situations where the item was not delivered due to the fault of the customer. These situations are defined as:
1 – The item was not signed for because the customer was not present at the listed delivery address. (UPS will make 3 attempts)
2 – The item could not be delivered because the address provided by the customer was incorrect or incomplete.
We endeavor to deliver your product(s) to you within the stated 1 to 5 working day period, however sometimes this may take longer. If this is the case someone from our team will contact you, unless the delay is due to circumstances beyond control.
Zone3 Copyright |
All images, website code, intellectual property, descriptions, prices and other material on this website are the property of Zone3. Zone3 is a Registered Trademark. Information can only be copied with the express permission of Zone3.
All images, website code, intellectual property, descriptions, prices and other material on this website are the property of Zone3. Zone3 is a Registered Trademark. Information can only be copied with the express permission of Zone3.


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What is a Pin?
Answer: An image added to Pinterest. On each board, you "pin" your images. The slide show explains what you need to consider when making a pin and examples of pins and a few tips are below.
Pin Example – you will notice this pin is very tall. A good pin is vertical and 735 pixels wide.
Pin and Board Example – This shows you what a single board looks like. You will notice the arrows pointing to the pins.


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Happy Thursday! Today for Crafty Throw Back Thursday I am sharing another "never been blogged" project. This one comes from July 2013 and is in perfect time for the upcoming July 4th holiday too! I love that this card is both simple and a great way to use fabric scraps on a papercrafting project!
The base of the card is simply a white pre-made card. Ink the edges of the card with Faded Jeans and Vintage Photo Distress Ink. Distress a piece of manila cardstock with Antique Linen and Vintage Photo Distress Stain and water. (See how I do this step-by-step in my Pocket Art Journal Tutorial.) Stamp the distressed manila with the Seasonal Catalog 2 Fourth of July Stamp using Jet Black Archival Ink. Tear the edges of the stamped piece to fit the front of the card. Adhere the stamped piece to the front of the card and machine stitch around the edges.
Cut out half of one of the round blue game pieces from the Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements Game Pieces Fabric. Layer the piece with cotton batting and trim around the edges with pinking sheers. Cut a piece of Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements Red Ticking fabric the same width as the blue half circle. Cut the length so that it looks right to a flag. Layer the Red Ticking with cotton batting and trim with pinking sheers.
Adhere the half circle to the top of the red Ticking piece using fabric and sewing machine safe glue stick (Therm O Web). Machine stitch around the half circle, the stripes, and the sides of the flag to create a quilted look.
Cut out the number 4 from the Game Pieces Fabric. Layer the piece with cotton batting. Trim the edges with pinking sheers. Adhere the 4 to the lower edge of the flag and sew around it. Fray the bottom edges of the flag and brush all the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink using an ink blending tool.
Adhere the finished flag to the front of the card. Add a Tim Holtz Mirrored Star to the center of the top of the flag.
Do easy and so cute and super fast! I love the vintage Americana feel too it!
Feel free to pin this project on Pinterest! While you are there, I would love for you to check out my boards!


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2017 Pennsylvania Wing Cadet Conference
23 September 2017
Fort Indiantown Gap
Mark Your Calendars!
23 September 2017 at Fort Indiantown Gap
This year's conference will also be commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Cap Cadet Programs. All cadets are encouraged to attend to learn, socialize, and collaborate with fellow cadets from around the wing. Senior members are also invited to attend the celebration as well as the PAWG Commander's Call which will be held concurrently. New this year to the Cadet Conference, is the PAWG Cadet Advisory Council Summit. This is sure to be something that one would not want to miss if they are a member of the CAC and trying to get their program to reach new heights. The cost to attend the conference is $10.00 per member. There will be more information coming shortly on how to register as well as the classes and activities that will be offered. You will not want to miss this jam packed day of learning, fun, and celebration of the cadet program.
Director of Cadet Programs: Lt Col Ryan Kelly
While there are many youth oriented programs in America today, CAP's cadet program is unique in that it uses aviation as a cornerstone. Thousands of young people from 12 years through age 21 are introduced to aviation through CAP's cadet program. The program allows young people to progress at their own pace through a 16-step program including aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership. Cadets compete for academic scholarships to further their studies in fields such as engineering, science, aircraft mechanics, aerospace medicine, meteorology, as well as many others. Those cadets who earn cadet officer status may enter the Air Force as an E3 (airman first class) rather than an E1 (airman basic).
Whatever your interests-survival training, flight training, photography, astronomy-there's a place for you in CAP's cadet program. Each year, cadets have the opportunity to participate in special activities at the local, state, regional or national level. Many cadets will have the opportunity to solo fly an airplane for the first time through a flight encampment or academy. Others will enjoy traveling abroad through the International Air Cadet Exchange Program. Still others assist at major air shows throughout the nation.
Contact the Pa Wing Cadet Advisory Council on Facebook!


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Lucy's features have appeared regularly in various newspapers including Telegraph, Times, Guardian, Observer, Mail on Sunday, Evening Standard and Metro as well as a range of magazines and websites such as Reader's Digest, Psychologies, Escapism, Coach and The Pool. She has interviewed top athletes from Becky Adlington to Andre Agassi and been a columnist for both Easy Jet Traveller Magazine and The Sunday Telegraph, as well as travel editor for Diva Magazine.
Lucy has worked with fitness brands, health companies, travel businesses and tourist boards to produce sponsored content/advertorial copy for the likes of FT Weekend magazine, Guardian, Telegraph travel and Aspire magazine. Testimonials and examples available upon request.
Lucy has helped provide focussed web copy and content for brand leaders such as Technogym, Ten Health & Fitness and Progenex Europe as well as tourist boards, travel businesses and media companies. Testimonials and examples available upon request. Lucy has also worked as a consultant on fitness and wellbeing industry events.
Lucy has appeared as an author and fitness expert on BBC World Service, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio Oxford, BBC London 94.9 and The London Sports Writing Podcast. Recent speaking engagements include Belfast Book Festival, Ways With Words, Sherborne Sessions, Triathlon Show London and Barnes & Noble Bookshop in New York City.
Lucy is the author of a narrative non-fiction book, Run, Ride, Sink or Swim: a Rookie's guide to Triathlon, shortlisted for the Cross Sports Book Awards' New Writer Prize (2016) and published in UK and US by Faber & Faber (2015, 2017) and in large print by Ulverscroft (2016). She is also the author of a novella, In The Clear, published by Apis Books (2007). Media copies available upon request.
Lucy is a fully qualified and experienced Personal Trainer committed to encouraging a positive, sustainable attitude to fitness and wellbeing. She specialises in building strength and flexibility using kettlebells, barbells and bodyweight exercises. She also offers beginners' boxing and kickboxing training and enjoys helping clients prepare for challenges such as triathlons and marathons.
"I have worked with Lucy several times for a variety of projects both editorial and sponsored content. Her work is always tidy, on time and fits the brief perfectly. And she's very pleasant too which always helps!"Commissioning Editor, Telegraph Travel
"A charming read about taking on way more than you ever dreamed possible ... A fun, approachable place to start if you're thinking of moving off the pavement towards other disciplines, and a wonderful reminder that achievement need not mean going the furthest or fastest, but merely moving beyond your own expectations."Independent on Sunday / author of "Running Like a Girl"
"Lucy is the best personal trainer I have had the pleasure of working with not just because of her first class knowledge, motivation and attitude but because she actually listens to feedback and develops sessions that support my needs and aspirations."Marathon runner and Associate at Simons Muirhead & Burton LLP
"Excellent ... I am seriously enjoying nodding along to this very honest and funny account of Lucy Fry's year of triathlons. A reassuring must-read for anyone embarking on becoming a tri-hard."
"Lucy's razor-sharp writing skills, wealth of national media experience and a web of contacts spun from her infectious joie de vivre make her the ideal content consultant for bringing projects to life. She's a genuine all-rounder with a willingness to get stuck in at the coal-face, tempered with awareness of the need to sometimes step back and offer strategic oversight on the direction of travel. Snap her up if you get the chance – she won't be free for long!"Head of Communications at ukactive.
"'At the age of 31 I was pretty sure I knew my limits.' So says Fry. At the age of 39, reading her absorbing and inspiring memoir, I am no longer so certain of my own."Author of "Run Fat B!tch Run"
"Lucy has a real eye for a story and an absolute dedication to producing a polished product. She is unfailingly reliable, covers all bases and goes the extra mile to create an exceptional feature. A genuine joy to work with and (seeing as I probably shouldn't try to hog all her work) is a writer I wouldn't hesitate to recommend."Editor, Reader's Digest Magazine
"An entertaining insight into the mental, emotional and physical challenges Lucy Fry faces. You also get to laugh at her (many) mistakes along the way."
"Lucy really brought the content for our new website to life with some clever editing and re-writing, making it so much more engaging and inspiring than our original draft. She was a pleasure to work with and offered some valuable, and honest, advice about what to, and what not to, include in our copy and this has been incredibly helpful."Hud Travels
"Triathlon is the core theme, bit this is a story about so much more than swimming, running, cycling and personal bests - it's about that very human thing of being drawn to a challenge, the joy and pressures of rising to it and lessons learned along the way ... [Run, Ride, Sink or Swim] moved and inspired in equal measure."
"I would recommend Lucy to anyone looking for top of the line content creation. Her professionalism, grasp on sports related topics matched with her creative and technical writing ability makes her a true pleasure to work with."Marketing Manager at Progenex Europe
"Why read it? To enjoy the self-effacing humour of Lucy Fry, and to learn about her experiences as she gets to grips with completing triathlon."Best Books for Exercise Lovers
"Lucy Fry's regular appearances at the writing festival The Sherborne Sessions are extremely popular with the sixth form audiences who have consistently ranked her talks in their top 5 of the 20+ festival events. She is engaging, witty, relevant and full of practical advice which is delivered with good humour and accompanied by well-produced visual material. Lucy also leads first class workshops which lead young people through the realities of being a freelance writer today. She is generous in her approach, demystifies the profession and always leaves her audience invigorated."Director of The Sherborne Sessions and Head of English at Sherborne Boys' School


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I went on a waltz yesterday. Yes, a waltz. It was raining outside (no, really?) and I just couldn't bear to study, so I went waltzing with my visibly-challenged partner, Ignatius. :)
The good part about this is that it seems to have snapped me out of it. Posting can resume as normal.


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Most employees with company cars believe they should not be made to economise despite rising petrol prices, a new survey shows.
In a sign that higher fuel costs are yet to affect the habits of those driving company cars, 74 per cent of those surveyed said they should be free to use their vehicles as much as they like.
The study, conducted nationally by company car business Fleetcare earlier this month, showed only 26 per cent of respondents had tried to economise as fuel prices rose.
And 44 per cent of respondents said a hike in petrol prices had had no impact on how they used their car.
Thirty-five per cent of those polled around the country said they would think about finding another job if the personal use of their car was curtailed, with 51 per cent saying they would not mind, seven per cent saying they would urgently look for another job and three per cent saying they would resign immediately.
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Is your body telling you that something is wrong and isn't working properly? Are you looking to keep yourself healthy and functioning optimally? Perhaps it's time to explore a different approach to maintaining health. Welcome to Upper Cervical Chiropractic!
The neck is a vital and complex region of your body. In order for health to be optimized, your brain needs to communicate effectively with your entire body. Major injury to the upper neck usually results in death or paralysis, but less severe injuries can result in serious negative long-term effects as well. Like a pebble in your shoe that creates more irritation the longer it is present, misalignments in your neck irritate your nerves and blood vessels over time and can create significant problems with your body's ability to self-heal.
A misalignment combined with nerve irritation is referred to as an upper cervical subluxation. Upper cervical chiropractors reduce the brain stem irritation and improve brain to body communication by returning proper structural balance to the upper neck. In short, we get your head on straight!
It is preferable to attempt to fix an injury to the upper neck as quickly as possible before symptoms can develop. However, because upper cervical chiropractic is one of the best-kept secrets in health care, most people don't find an upper cervical chiropractor until after symptoms have developed.
There are a number of signs upper cervical chiropractors may look for to determine if an accident or injury has created imbalances in your neck. If these imbalances are negatively affecting your health, you are considered to have an upper cervical subluxation.
Assessment criteria may differ in individual offices based on doctor preference and training. Some typical signs of subluxation include temperature asymmetry or muscle imbalances in your neck and body, a long or short leg, a high or low hip, uneven shoulders, or twisting in your body's posture.
Once significant and consistent abnormal findings have been established, an upper cervical chiropractor will take precise x-rays to measure the severity of the misalignment. Using an individual's unique findings, the doctor will calculate the appropriate intervention necessary to return the structural imbalances back towards normal.
If the findings indicate that you have an upper cervical subluxation/injury, your doctor will put together an individualized plan which will allow your body the time to stabilize and recover. Click HERE to find the doctor closest to you.


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Tracy Levy P.G. Cert. Couns, BA hons, Advanced Dip Couns. Dip hyp. MBACP
Railway Street
West Yorkshire
About me
I offer a friendly, open, non-judgemental, safe and confidential space where you can explore what is right for you at your own pace. I am down to earth and value difference; and have over 15 years experience working as a counsellor.
Although counsellors cant guarantee change; during the last 15 years as a therapist I have worked with people who have been able to make significant changes during therapy; therefore I call my counselling service "Life Changes" because I really do believe that change is possible! Throughout my own life I have experienced many changes that have enabled me to be the person I am today!
People find the courage to see a counsellor because they are wanting change; which can be a huge and frightening decision!
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All of us find ways to cope with life and situations; and we do the best we can at the time with the resources that are available to us. As we move on through life; some coping techniques become unhelpful and may even cause distress.
Counselling can enable you to explore feelings, thoughts and behaviours, with a skilled professional who will allow you to go at your pace without judging and respecting your choices. I will work with you in a way that suits you to work though your issues and find the changes and outcomes you want.
My approach of therapy is integrative which means I use a combination of approaches and skills; as experience has taught me that different things work for different people!
Depending on what you are experiencing we may work on thoughts and beliefs; feelings or behaviours it will depend on what you want to change or explore in the counselling work.
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People experience different levels of distress; and I offer short and long term therapy to suit individual needs.
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I currently work as clinical lead counsellor in a specialist counselling centre providing counselling for survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence. I also work as a practice counsellor in the NHS. In my private practice I offer counselling, hypnotherapy and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). I also offer clinical supervision to other counsellor's and professionals.
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" I had experienced anxiety for several years which really affected my life; however in December 2015 it became unbearable. I felt scared all the time and couldn't understand why. Although I had been to see my GP and was taking medication; it didn't seem to help me much. I have learnt how to challenge my thinking and learnt about healthy thoughts and beliefs; which has made such a difference. My anxiety has reduced substantially and I am now coming off my medication slowly with the support of my GP. (M.P)
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All six episodes from the third series of the early 1990s ITV police drama series starring Martin Shaw.
In this series it's all change, as former Metropolitan Deputy Assistant Commissioner Alan Cade (Shaw) takes over as Chief Constable at Eastland, East Anglia when John Stafford (Tim Piggott-Smith) moves on to a role with Europol.
Like his predecessor, however, Cade soon finds himself at odds with his superiors as he tries to balance the needs of the local community against ever-shrinking resources.
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Harry And Toto - Welcome To Opposite Town!
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Harry & Toto is an amusing animated series aimed at pre-schoolers. A tortoise and a hare, they live in Opposite Town and have different ideas on how to approach life. Harry races about whilst Toto likes to kick back and take things slow!
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George McKnight to Become Host of Banks of the Ohio
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Owensboro, Kent. — On November 29, 2008, a new voice will greet internet and broadcast listeners to "Banks of the Ohio: Music from the Homeplace of Bluegrass." The weekly internet and broadcast radio program is a production of the International Bluegrass Music Museum, which is located adjacent to the Ohio River in Owensboro, Kentucky.
George McKnight, the new host of "Banks of the Ohio," is a veteran in syndicated bluegrass broadcasting, a festival and event emcee, and stage manager, presently based in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. McKnight's current program, "Uptown Bluegrass" begun in 1982, is broadcast by a string of mostly Canadian radio stations, and has been streamed on the World Wide Web since 2003.
"Banks of the Ohio" was initiated by the International Bluegrass Music Museum in 2002 to expand the Museum's global outreach and awareness.
Beginning with American University's BluegrassCountry.org webcast service, the program is now heard on eight radio stations in the US and the Museum's own webcast outlet, Bluegrass Radio International. The founding host, Fred Bartenstein, a noted bluegrass historian, writer, and broadcaster, will continue his involvement with the Museum in other capacities.
McKnight looks forward to expanding the listener base and worldwide audience for bluegrass. He said, "I am deeply honored to be given the opportunity to bring bluegrass music to the listeners of 'Banks of the Ohio.' I know I have a big job to even begin to fill Fred's shoes and I trust and hope the listeners will continue to enjoy the music we present in the regular time slot. Yes, there will be some differences in the program and I hope we'll all have fun with our favorite music each week."
Museum executive director Gabrielle Gray said, "The trustees and I are grateful to Fred Bartenstein for conceiving 'Banks of the Ohio,' building its huge and worldwide base of devoted listeners, and dedicating six years of painstaking effort to its production. In George McKnight, we know we also have an excellent broadcast spokesperson, who will positively represent the Museum and delight audiences."
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Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.
4 PORCHES AND 4 SKYLIGHTS HOUSE in Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain by Ferran Vizoso architecture & Jesus Cardona
September 5th, 2013 by Sumit Singhal
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The clients asked for a house that had to be close from the outside but open from the inside. Had to have introverted facades, to maintain the privacy of their adjacent plot, but at the same time generous views towards all its carefully landscaped perimeter.
Four triangular porches solved the paradoxical demand due to the "inverted funnel effect" of their walls, a shape able to simultaneously offer wide views from the inside and massive facades from the outside. The solution "dislocated" the geometry of the whole plan and generated very rich visual relations in between the house and the garden.
When the big sliding doors are open, hided into the walls, the four triangular outdoor areas connect each other and the interior becomes one only great porch, a big shadow in between four intimate "pavilions" (the three bedrooms and the sitting room) with the constant presence of the changing daylight and the garden views.
In the bathrooms, through triangular skylights with mirrors on two of their three sides, the sun light descends causing surprising kaleidoscopic reflections. With all this, the residence becomes a comfortable and protected "interior" not being "in front of" or "by the" nature, but absolutely surrounded by it.
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On Wednesday, The Sheridan Press featured an article that drew parallels between women of Wyoming's past to women of Wyoming's present. Many of our state's movers and shakers are women who blazed trails for the rest of us.
What was fun for me, in particular, was watching our reporter Chelsea Coli reach out to women across the state to conduct interviews for the article. Each woman she spoke with, it seemed, recommended another woman worthy of recognition. Of course, each of them could not be discussed in the article, but the instinct the individuals had to share the spotlight made me smile.
In another example of people celebrating women, I soaked in the newsfeed of Facebook on Wednesday. The day, which was celebrated by many as International Women's Day, prompted many of the people I follow on social media to share photos of or news articles about the women they look up to. It was so much fun to learn about all of these amazing people in our world.
I understand that not everyone supports International Women's Day. That's their choice. After all, many say, we have no International Men's Day. We all choose to celebrate and act on different passions. That diversity of thought is what makes us so strong, though it may feel like it is also what divides us some days.
As The Sheridan Press and the committee organizing the event prepares for the fifth annual FAB (For. About. By.) Women's Conference on April 28, I look forward to reading about the wonderful women in our community. The nominations for the FAB Woman of the Year award are due March 24 — just two weeks away. Each year, a diverse set of women have their names submitted to be considered. They have included nonprofit leaders, mothers, young professionals and business owners. Some fell into a combination of those categories while others stood outside them. All were worthy of our admiration.
I've had people ask me, why a women's conference? My initial reaction is "why not?" But the root of that question has often revolved around another, "Why single out one subset of individuals in our community for recognition?" In other words, why not just a "Sheridan County Person of the Year" award?
I often respond to the inquiry by referencing a number of groups that focus on one cause or another and pointing out that by narrowing our focus, we can better serve an audience. It's the same reason groups like political parties, nonprofit organizations, businesses and events often market themselves toward a particular group of individuals. Narrowing your focus helps you tackle issues or promote causes that are simply massive.
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Thread: Is Poppy usable?
April 30th, 2013 01:43 AM #11
China, I immediately think of opium. To me, it's like naming my daughter Cocaine nn Coco.... It also reminds me of my great-grandfather, who we called Poppy.
My last association is the poem, "In Flanders' Fields":
"In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields."
Death and drugs... what more could you want? Jk. I see how others could like the name, but I strongly dislike it.Currently exiled from the US
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I still cannot imagine what on earth the sexual connotation could possibly be. It's not my style but I wouldn't classify it as unusable.Thrilled to be mother to @gnes Ei1ish Madeline and Fe1icity Bridget Be@trice
If we'd had boys the list was: Godfrey, Seamus, Alexander, Michael, Felix, Peter, Ignatius & Sebastian.
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Poppy is very popular in England. There is one living three houses down from me. I think it's adorable and pars very well with Lucy and Ruby. I find poppy fields to be one of the most beautiful sights in the world, walking through one is pure magic.
As for other associations, we've got this thing called The Poppy Appeal, which is fundraising for the armed forces. People wear artificial poppies called remembrance poppies (on their shirts and cars) to show respect for those who died in war.My darling Marian Illyria Aphrodite, March 2013 & Little Bunny (a girl!) due 9th of February 2014
April 30th, 2013 05:33 AM #17renrose Guest
Ash mentioned My great uncle was part of that awful Gallipoli campaign with the Australians and New Zealanders in world war one. Can't believe it's nearly been a hundred years!
Poppy is more than usable. My brother has a friend with red hair (a boy) who I nicknamed Poppy
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Note: Full spoilers for the Mad Men: Season 7 premiere follow.
And so the end begins. This is the final season of Mad Men, though AMC is pulling a Breaking Bad (which is to say, pulling an AMC) and splitting the season over two years - and it doesn't even have the big break in production Breaking Bad had that made the two halves probably feel even more like two entire — albeit shorter than usual — seasons, though presumably Matthew Weiner will still make sure episode 7 as a semi-season finale feel to it.
Season 6 ended with some big changes for the characters and I'm curious if Season 7 will feel, in essence, like a semi-sequel or prolonged coda for the show. If the premiere is any indication, we may be in for quite the bi-coastal show now, with Ted, Pete and Megan all living in Los Angeles.
It's always notable when Mad Men does a big, outwardly cool moment, like Don standing on that corner as the Rolling Stones played.* On a show all about advertising and projecting a certain image, it's very entertaining when the show can actually play with the idea of how the media can sell us something. And so it was here as Don arrived in LA, in slow-mo no less, to the image of the beautiful Megan in that convertible, as an embodiment of the California dream. Of course, like the images SC&P creates, it was a facade, as Don and Megan may seem to have it all, but they're a couple barely holding it together.
[*Update: Some clarification, because I realize from the comments that I was confusing people with how I phrased that paragraph - I was initially referring to the scene in "The Summer Man" where the Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction" played as a previous example of a Don-looks-super-cool/music-backed moment. But yes, the song in "Time Zones" when Don meets Megan at the airport is "I'm a Man" by the Spencer Davis Group.]
How perfect was Pete Campbell, insta-Los Angeles douche? With the polo shirt, the sweater tied around his neck and the sunglasses perched on the top of his head, he looked ready to be the villain in a 1980s teen/college comedy, so in a way, he's ahead of the times! Of course Pete would go all in on embracing the LA lifestyle, and it was fun to see him doing his best to sell it all to Don, even while throwing in a couple of mentions of bad bagels and such.
I don't think Mad Men has ever been more meta than in this episode, most notably when Megan's agent noted that love her or hate her, people had a reaction to her. If there was an off scene in the episode, it was this one - not just for the uncharacteristic winking dialogue but also for the portrayal of Megan's agent, which just seemed a bit too much of a caricature. Though I will once more say what a good sport Jessica Paré is dealing with dialogue about Megan, and thus her own, teeth and the agent's blasé mention about getting them "fixed."
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Don's encounter with an attractive widow (played by Neve Campbell!) on his flight home was an interesting one. It got so blatantly flirtatious and so touchy-feely with her sleeping on his shoulder, yet Don ultimately didn't go home with her - even claiming he had to get to work, when we know he has no work to go to (well, sort of - more on that below). Last season ended with Don and Megan trying this new bi-coastal living arrangement, even as it seemed their marriage was on its last legs. And the premiere showed that things are still very dicey between them, with a lot of awkwardness during his visit. But still, is Don trying, once more, to not fall into his old traps? And can he maybe, possibly, actually stick with it this time - even if it's simply until the perhaps inevitable end of his marriage?
Season 6 ended with Peggy arguably in the most notably troubled place of the main characters, and that's continuing as we began Season 7. Her uncomfortableness around Ted was obvious (clearly to Stan) and she no longer has the favor of her boss, with Lou in charge. Given Mad Men has always been charting Peggy's journey as much as Don's, here's hoping the next 13 episodes will get her to a better place…
Joan's meeting with Wayne, the young executive (Cougar Town's Dan Byrd) at a client of SC&P's, gave her some intriguing material. Wayne sure seemed confident initially, so it was gratifying to then have him ask Joan how to handle his own bosses, after she got him to hold off on dropping SC&P as a client. Meanwhile, the moment where Joan bristled as the professor she met with asked what he could get in trade (obviously evoking unpleasant Jaguar memories) was a bit on-the-nose perhaps, but ultimately an effective away of reminding us what a toll that horrible deal took.
The reveal that Don was the one who'd been writing Freddy's copy was a great one, that totally made sense looking back at the opening scene and Freddy giving a pitch that blew Peggy away. Despite the times he was checked out, Don is too invested in the company and his job, and is such a natural at it, to truly stay away from it, even if they're telling him to stay away. I can't believe Don will be kept out of SC&P for all 14 episodes, and certainly hope not. We'll see how much more we get to know his replacement, Lou (who we've seen a couple of times before), but it was tough to see Peggy working with a guy who just didn't get her after her success with Don and Ted. Circling back to Don and Peggy's importance to this show, it was certainly notable that they both ended the premiere in a very similar place - both looking miserable and alone.
Some other thoughts:
-Yikes on Roger's new situation, shacking up with another gal who's too young for him, but now in the guise of a free love, open relationship arrangement that Roger is probably nowhere near as comfortable with as he pretends to be. Of course, Roger probably is also too blind to see (at least right now) that his daughter's proclamation about finding new spiritual "I forgive you" guidance is her own way of embracing the late 60s vibe that he's gone so far in on.
-SC&P have their second black employee with Shelly, Peggy's new secretary. It still may not be a position of power, but for this company, at this point, it's still a sign of progress, given the awkward circumstances Dawn was hired under.
-Besides Shelly and Lou there were a ton of other new faces at SC&P, as we're seeing the company change and grow. The evolving fashion continues to be reflected by the young employees and it's funny that Ken Cosgrove now feels like one of the old guard, by virtue of both how long he's been there and how he dresses. But the man sure is rocking that eyepatch!
-Not unusual for Mad Men, but several characters weren't included in the premiere, including Betty, Sally, Harry and Bert. While I'm guessing Bob's appearances will be limited due to James Wolk's The Crazy Ones commitments, the character is still in play for sure, getting a couple of different mentions and even Ken getting on the phone with him. I'm assuming that, like with Alison Brie and Community, the producers of The Crazy Ones will make it work to have Wolk guest star when needed simply thanks to how much everyone admires Mad Men in the industry.
-As always, Mad Men is so top secret that there's a lot more surprise in the guest star department than other series. The "Hey, it's…!" moments in the premiere came via Campbell, Byrd and Jessy Schram (Falling Skies, Last Resort) as Pete's real estate pal.
Mad Men premieres are often relatively unfocused, as we catch up with the characters after another time jump (though the one here is shorter than some). Such was the case with "Time Zones," yet it still gave us a ton of strong scenes, showing the new place these people are in as we begin to wrap up their story.
Eric Goldman is Executive Editor of IGN TV. You can follow him on Twitter at @EricIGN, IGN at ericgoldman-ign and Facebook at Facebook.com/TheEricGoldman.