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Completed the circumnavigation at 1 p.m. today.
Had to break it up again due to unfavourable winds, exactly the same as that on our ill fated night paddle, basically force 4 headwind down to the Menai Straights so chipped 7.5 miles off it yesterday, then got up at 6 a.m. to finish the other 25 miles. Was a pretty epic day, strayed over the sandbanks so had to face side on breaking waves and the Swellies in between the bridges was a totally new experience for me!
There are a few stills here lifted from the raw video:
My hands have paddled a marathon today. There is still time to donate either using the link below or at the side of the page. Thanks to everyone who has already done so :)
Anglesey Charity Circumnavigation
Small Island, Big Conditions. A 110 km+ challenge for Engineers Without Borders UK
Sunday, 21 October 2012
Monday, 15 October 2012
Looking good for the end of this week.
Still a bit windy but manageable due to the slower tides.
Thursday gusts up to the top end of 6 but by that time we'll probably be off the water. Steady force 3-4 throughout the day.. Saturday nice and slow.
Friday looks to be the most interesting with force 4-6 winds throughout the day and gusts of 7.
|Friday 12p.m.
There's about 28 miles left to do using approximate lines as the crow flies.
|Nautical chart showing previous GPS traces - blue, purple & green (night paddle)
It should be possible to paddle this in one day over 7 hours. I've got Thursday / Friday & Saturday to do it, this is both to add a little flexibility in picking the best day to ensure it is completed, and also to allow some time to go back to the fun/dangerous bits to get some more footage... Also I haven't fallen in yet so i want to tempt fate.
Once again thanks to Andy B for being around to help me with this.
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
New dates / Langstone Harbour.
Looking at 19-20th October for Anglesey now, the tides will be a week off from springs so it should give a greater range between 'go' / 'no go'. So even if the wind is blowing a gale the water will be a bit slower giving a bit more scope.
Was feeling a bit low from not being able to make Anglesey anyway over the weekend. But on the Sunday there was a 'break' in the weather (force 4-5 winds still) near Portsmouth so and went down to Langstone Harbour.
The original plan was to circuit Hayling Island but as you can see from the GPS trace that didn't quite happen.
We thought it would be a bit of a slog getting out of the harbour as the tide was coming in just as we planned to be on the water, but once we got out we would be ok to travel east for 1.6 nautical miles and then tuck back in the other side...
It was a slog... we didn't get out. Turns out after reviewing the charts the tidal diamond in the channel said the water would be running in at 7km/h, bearing in mind we paddle at 6km/h average and there was a southerly wind blowing against us it's not difficult to see why we didn't get anywhere! We decided to turn around and explore the harbour.
First stop was this sunken concrete structure, the GPS trace shows me practising breaking in and out of the flow (we weren't lost!). The tidal flow was running diagonally up from left to right, behind the structure the water was sheltered and still, just off the bottom corner it was fast. You also get an eddy effect where the water circles around and pushes you back towards the obstruction.
After that we paddled up the side of Langstone Channel, navigated to a few buoys and then headed north to land on long island for lunch (right of the above picture). We then went west to the marshes and then headed south back to the car.
Was an good paddle, and another 3h30m / 10 miles of experience on the water.
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Labels: Langstone Harbour, Long Island, Portsmouth, Sea Kayak
Location: Ferry Rd, Portsmouth PO4, UK
Friday, 28 September 2012
Weather conspiring against me.
Sunday is forecast force 7 with gusts of force 8. Unfortunately I'll have to postpone. The guy who's meant to have my back has got a bad back too!
I'll get some new dates for completion up ASAP.
I'll get some new dates for completion up ASAP.
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Labels: Stupid weather.
Monday, 17 September 2012
Needles training paddle July 2012
Quick post to show a GPS trace from a training paddle back in July (thanks to Jay for providing it).
Lepe country park to the Needles, back to Fort Victoria (camp), Paddle to Newtown river then back across the Solent.
33km day 1 (5 hours on water)
18km day 2, including a 6km crossing in the middle yachtey dodging (about 4 hours on water).
There will be a video for this one some time too. Chances are I'll get the Anglesey video done first!
Lepe country park to the Needles, back to Fort Victoria (camp), Paddle to Newtown river then back across the Solent.
33km day 1 (5 hours on water)
18km day 2, including a 6km crossing in the middle yachtey dodging (about 4 hours on water).
There will be a video for this one some time too. Chances are I'll get the Anglesey video done first!
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Sunday, 16 September 2012
Completion date.
I should be able to complete the navigation (Menai Straight / swellies + a bit) on Saturday the 29th of September. I'll stay on Anglesey for a bit so I can revisit the dangerous bits for a bit of added "mild peril"
It's another spring tide so conditions should be strong & fast.
It's another spring tide so conditions should be strong & fast.
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Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Still here... promise
Been so busy at work & OU! I'll get some updates here soon.
Still on track to finish on the 28th - 29th.
Still on track to finish on the 28th - 29th.
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Friday, 8 June 2012
Friday, 11 May 2012
Off to Studland...
Will shortly be heading down to Studland for 3* Sea Kayak training. Wrong way around perhaps, I think I had the training in Anglesey! Still this will be a good chance to practice rescues and there is always more to learn. I've not used Studland Sea School before so they might even have a few neat little tips & tricks of their own to teach - each place tends to have their own little take on how things are done.
I won't be filming in Studland - have enough to do with the 42GB (16 hours) of Anglesey footage! I will however take my stills camera.
The video of Anglesey might be a while as i've had to disassemble my main PC for the move to the new house. This laptop isn't powerful enough to edit video on. But here are two teaser images... the second from our fated night paddle where we were racing time to get to the bottom of the Menai Straight before the tide switched.
BCU Three Star Sea Kayak Syllabus
To recognise the level of skill, understanding, and knowledge demonstrated (whilst
journeying in a moderate tidal environment as part of a led group with winds no more
than Force 4) is of the standard of an able improving sea paddler and beyond that of
the beginner.
A consistent BCU Two Star kayak standard of performance is appropriate for anyone
starting to work towards the BCU Three Star Sea Kayak award.
Provide evidence of at least 3 different journeys on the sea, of about 3 hours
duration (8nm) each. (Kererra / IOW / Anglesey).
duration (8nm) each. (Kererra / IOW / Anglesey).
Provide evidence of at least 1 session of about 3 hours duration, in an
alternative discipline
alternative discipline
A closed cockpit kayak, or sit-on-top suitable for journeying on the sea.
Personal equipment carried by an able improving sea paddler and appropriate to the
conditions and the remit of the award is required.
conditions and the remit of the award is required.
Assessment Venue
The assessment will take place during a suitable sea journey, with wind up to and
including Force 4, Sea State 3.
including Force 4, Sea State 3.
Registered BCU 3 Star Sea Assessor
For details of staffing requirements and ratios, please refer to the latest version of
the BCU Staffing Requirements and Ratios document, available from the BCU or
Home Nation websites. Assessment may only be conducted by those qualified and
registered to do so.
the BCU Staffing Requirements and Ratios document, available from the BCU or
Home Nation websites. Assessment may only be conducted by those qualified and
registered to do so.
The candidate is required to perform all skills on both sides.
If the kayak is fitted with a rudder, it must be disabled for the duration of the
If the kayak is fitted with a rudder, it must be disabled for the duration of the
Part A – Personal Paddling Skills
A.1 Lifting, carrying and launching/landing
A.2 Efficient forward paddling
A.3 Reverse paddling, stopping
A.4 Maintaining direction
A.5 Changing direction
A.6 Moving sideways
A.7 Supporting
A.8 Rolling
A.9 Securing
A.2 Efficient forward paddling
A.3 Reverse paddling, stopping
A.4 Maintaining direction
A.5 Changing direction
A.6 Moving sideways
A.7 Supporting
A.8 Rolling
A.9 Securing
Part B – Rescue Skills
B.1 Deep-water rescue
B.2 Contact tows and use of towline
B.3 Eskimo rescue (self-rescue if using a sit-on-top)
B.2 Contact tows and use of towline
B.3 Eskimo rescue (self-rescue if using a sit-on-top)
Part C – Safety, Leadership & Group Skills
C.1 Personal risk management
C.2 Awareness of others
C.3 Paddle as part of a led group
C.2 Awareness of others
C.3 Paddle as part of a led group
Part D – Theory
D.1 Equipment
D.2 Sea safety
D.3 Weather
D.4 Hypothermia / first aid
D.5 Access
D.6 Environment
D.7 Planning
D.8 Group awareness
D.9 General Knowledge
D.2 Sea safety
D.3 Weather
D.4 Hypothermia / first aid
D.5 Access
D.6 Environment
D.7 Planning
D.8 Group awareness
D.9 General Knowledge
D.10 Navigation, including;
- Basic recognition of main buoyage.
- Basic knowledge of collision regulations and sound signals.
- Ability to identify position by using a grid reference and a latitude and
- Use a compass to paddle on a bearing.
- Ability to calculate distance and paddling time.
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Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Didn't make it around.
Only did about 2/3rds. But did pull out all the stops! Including a night paddle. Full update soon. In the middle of moving at the moment, tidying old house, OU assignments & normal work! Also have 3* training next weekend!
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Thursday, 3 May 2012
Early Attempt
Going for an early attempt this weekend at Anglesey, doing it now means I'm four months less prepared but I can suck it and see.
Tough first day beginning force 5 dying to force 4. Calm the days after, onshore most of the time:
Spring tides (big range):
Charging video and GPS batteries so I can show my route afterwards.
Due to the lower amount of training it's been broken into 3 legs. 1st leg is 40km, 2nd leg 50km and the 3rd is 30km. Campsite after the 1st leg, 'wild' camp after the second leg somewhere on the west of the island. This is the rough plan:
|Day 1
|Day 2
|Day 3
Have my tent and sleeping bag stored in dry bags... hope they work!
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Labels: Anglesey, anglesey circunavigation, GoPro, Sea Kayak
Location: Isle Of Anglesey, UK
Monday, 23 April 2012
Lymington - Hurst Point
Almost a month since my last update, I've been massively busy with open university work & the normal type! But all my due assignments for Structural Integrity are away now.
Here's a video of a new paddle from Saturday. It was a fantastic trip from Lymington to Hurst Point. Capricious weather, going from sun to rain and hail, then from calm to force 5/6. The forecast was for 3 max!
It might be better to open the video in YouTube, it is available in 720p HD:
Other than that I've achieved my BCU 2* using open canoes (that was about a month ago and I waiting for them to pull their finger out and send me the certificate). I've lost 4.5kgs since mid Feb and still going.
And there is 3* training in Studland and the Anglesey recce coming up at the beginning of May. I might try go for the attempt early if the situation allows.
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Friday, 23 March 2012
Video from IOW
Uploaded the video from the IOW. Just noticed it's full of spelling mistakes! But I can't be assed to re-render it or upload another gig using talktalks slow network!
720p HD. Now, If only I could mount the camera on my head straight rather than at the water.
3rd time lucky, not sure what I'm filming next. Maybe 2 star canoe assessment this weekend.
The trip details are lower on the page.
720p HD. Now, If only I could mount the camera on my head straight rather than at the water.
3rd time lucky, not sure what I'm filming next. Maybe 2 star canoe assessment this weekend.
The trip details are lower on the page.
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Labels: Freshwater Bay, GoPro, IOW, Keyhaven, Sea Kayak, Solent, The Needles
Location: The Needles
Wednesday, 21 March 2012
IOW Needles Paddle
Here's the data from my paddle round the Needles yesterday (21/03/2012), the trip was organised by Andy and we were also joined by Leonie (a freelance sea kayak coach). For now I'll just do a short write up. I will follow with a video at some stage, but I have 6 hours of footage to try and condense into 5 minutes of something remotely watchable. I'm not looking forward to it!
Unfortunately I don't have any normal photos as I left my other waterproof camera at home! But I'm hoping I can lift some from the HD videos.
Anyway, here's a trace of the journey taken from my GPS (yellow is way out, red back home):
|Map overview (yellow, out / red, return)
Time: just over 5 hours on the water.
Top speed: 7.9mph,
Average speed: 3.7mph
We followed Plan A from the Solent post below pretty much, getting on the water at 12:45. The weather conditions were pretty calm with a westerly wind at 7mph (So top end of force 2). Swell was only at 1 foot every 3 seconds (also westerly).
We left Keyhaven watching out for larger boats and then got out into the Solent past Hurst Castle to paddle into the Force 2. Wind at that speed isn't difficult to paddle into anyway, but as we were with the tide (5mph ebb) it was hardly noticeable at all, giving us a nice gentle warm up.
Shortly after getting out past Hurst Castle we nipped quickly across the shipping lane then made straight for the needles. We reached them after about an hour and fifteen (GPS Speed plot below).
|GPS speed - way out
We then headed east keeping close to the cliffs (Too close in Andy's case where a rock dislodged by a bird bounced off his rear hatch), did a spot of rock hopping (the gentle swell not posing too many risks) and then proceeded to Freshwater Bay on the south side of the IOW.
|Southern cliffs (yellow, out / red, return)
A quick half an hour lunch and a (unsuccessful) look for a coach local to the IOW then back on the water for the return journey. This time we were paddling into wind and tide so it was sapping our speed down to 2mph for about and hour and fifteen minutes (visible at the beginning of the graph below - like running on a treadmill).
|GPS speed - return journey.
The quick spike you see is where we nipped through some small overfalls through the Needles (increased speed tends to mean increased stability). Our speed then picks up further as we begin to benefit from the tide rather than fighting it.
|Needles (yellow, out / red, return)
Unfortunately due to time constraints we had to miss out the Shingles, but there were still several areas of confused water on the way back towards Hurst Castle. I almost fell in right at the end but my video camera had ran out by that point, a shame as I had done one or two good braces before the water almost got the better of me!
We finally landed back in Keyhaven around half 6 against a stunning sunset. Packed up the boats with achy and tired muscles and then set off for home.
A great paddle. Despite the calm conditions using MAGs this trip still worked out as a grade 3-4 (out of a maximum of 6). The danger being added from cold water temperatures, no get outs on the south side and the way the tidal streams push you into shipping lanes were you too fall in on the north side.
A great paddle. Despite the calm conditions using MAGs this trip still worked out as a grade 3-4 (out of a maximum of 6). The danger being added from cold water temperatures, no get outs on the south side and the way the tidal streams push you into shipping lanes were you too fall in on the north side.
Not aching at all today (other than some mild tenosynovitis in my left hand), a little surprising judging by how I felt yesterday, but I bet it's one of those sneaky aches that let you off the day after only to cripple you the next.
Posted by MEB at 21:05 2 comments:
Labels: Isle of Wight, Rock Hopping., Sea Kayak, Solent, The Needles
Location: Needles, Isle of Wight
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Short video of some Canoe practice at Herts Canoe Club, just getting used to the GoPro camera and my video editing software. Should be able to get some more exciting stuff whilst Sea Kayaking off the Needles on the Isle of Wight next week!
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Labels: Open Boats, Open Canoes
Saturday, 10 March 2012
I have a training opportunity coming up the Solent / Isle of Wight. Very kindly organised by my friend Andy.
He's devised two plans. A. Running from Keyhaven, and B from Lepe Country Park, both crossing the Solent. Plan A is more exposed but same route there and back. There is also a chance of playing on the Shingles, just north of the Needles (can get pretty big). Plan B is more protected, Hurst castle being the most exposed point. Good opportunity to practice vectors.
On the planned day Highwater Portsmouth is at 09:54 and 22:03
Plan A
12:30-13:30 Keyhaven to The Needles,
HWP+3 Strong ebb tide (max 8km/h)
13:30-14:30 Paddle by the Needles on then onto Freshwater. (against ebb 1km/h).
HWP+4 Short rest/lunch/
15:00-16:00 Hope to be joined, tbc, by another 5* coach
HWP+5/6 Paddle back to the Needles, almost slack
16:00-16:30 Paddle Needles to Mid-Shingles Buoy
HWP+6 Use back eddy in Alum Bay and then flood tide (6km/h)
16:30-17:00 Use coaches local knowledge to paddle on The Shingles, else paddle back to Keyhaven.
17:00-17:30 Head back to Keyhaven.
Plan B
12:30-14:30 On water at Lepe Country Park, warm up.
HWP+3/+4 Paddle down to the Hurst castle (18km) on ebb tide (avg 3km/h)
14:30-15:30 Pratice rough water handling by Hurst castle.
HWP+5 Short rest/lunch
15:30-17:30 Paddle on IoW side from Fort Albert towards Gurnards Head (14km).
HWP+6/-5 flood tide assist
16:30-17:00 Cross Solent back to Lepe Country ParkHWP-5
Sounds ace!
Practicing rescues in open canoes tomorrow at HCC, then more practice rolling at BCC in the evening. This time in a sea kayak, it will take up most of the pool!
I also have a GoPro camera now, so I can film myself drowning in 1080p HD. Looks like you can get some some quite interesting angles, if you are creative enough:
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Labels: GoPro, Hurst Castle, Sea Kayak, Solent, The Needles, The Shingles
Friday, 2 March 2012
Thanks 2
Another note of thanks to everyone whos had the faith in me to donate early, we're upto £261.25 (inc. GiftAid) now.
Here's your reward, another video of somebody ELSE sea kayaking!
Here's your reward, another video of somebody ELSE sea kayaking!
Recently I've been doing open canoes with the aim of getting my BCU 2* there's two training sessions left to go and I should be able to get it by the 26th March. Open boats are probably my weakest area, I'm better in kayaks so by passing the 2* in open boats I'm hoping it's a good indication of my kayak skills to take to 3* at Studland Sea School in May.
Lost 1kg of weight in the last half of Feb (not telling you what from!). But hoping to ramp it up over the coming months, to get in better shape for the challenge. I keep watching videos of the conditions off Anglesey and reading about Coastguard Rescues on UKRGB and I think bloody hell have I bitten off more than I can chew!
Still plenty of time! Need to get down to the Solent for a couple of days and work on some of the overfalls down there.
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Labels: Anglesey, BCU Awards, Open Canoes, Sea Kayak
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
More Open Boating / General Fitness
Couple of photos of some Canoe sailing here from Sunday. Had limited success! It helps if there's some wind. Had to dash off immediately afterwards to Middlesborough to do a Radiation Safety Refresher so I've been there for the last two days. Pretty sure I've passed, there were only one or two questions I had to guess.
Should have taken the boats up there to the Tee's Barrage, was blowing a constant force 4 up there Monday & Tuesday!
Going to try taking the Sea Kayaks to the pool session next week to work on some more rescues. Also getting into the more detailed planning around Anglesey now. Will post after I've bounced it off my friendly level 5, in case I've made any massive oversights!
Should have taken the boats up there to the Tee's Barrage, was blowing a constant force 4 up there Monday & Tuesday!
Going to try taking the Sea Kayaks to the pool session next week to work on some more rescues. Also getting into the more detailed planning around Anglesey now. Will post after I've bounced it off my friendly level 5, in case I've made any massive oversights!
Posted by MEB at 21:30 No comments:
Labels: Canoe Sailing, Open Boats, Open Canoes
Monday, 13 February 2012
Keep Rolling, Rolling, Rolling...
Managed to crack it this week and I've got a consistent roll. Still, at the moment it's 90% effort and about 10% technique. In fact the first time I did it this week I almost cracked my head on the side of the pool when I came out of the water and almost capsized on the other side! Had to put a high brace in to stop the motion.
Quite pleased, It's Good foundation to build upon and hopefully now I can start dialling back the force I apply, as too many of those in the sea will wear me out.
Quite pleased, It's Good foundation to build upon and hopefully now I can start dialling back the force I apply, as too many of those in the sea will wear me out.
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Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Roll practice was ok yesterday, I learnt a lot and was clearly progressing but failed to execute a even a single roll successfully. The kayak may have had something to do with it as it was a "riverplay" (cross between a "river runner" and a "playboat") kayak with quite a high deck, meaning that it is a harder boat to roll than a sea kayak. Still a bad workman blames his tools and if my technique was good I should be able to roll anything. Going back next weekend for more, hopefully after my legs have recovered (limping around like a penguin today!)
Other stuff coming up (should be able to get some good material):
- Planning to go to the Solent just off a spring tide to get some more experience in confused waters in March.
- I will be attending some 3* training in May at Studland Sea School as although i'm only a 1* officially my skill are closer to 2* (haven't got round to assessments) so I should be able to benefit! (stars are basically the grading system used by the British Canoe Union goes from 1-5).
- Isle of Wight Circumnavigation, also in May, it's a similar distance to Anglesey but we'll be doing it with a more relaxed pace over 4 days or so and also in better conditions. It will however give me an indication of how much more work there is to do.
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Megan Chance is the critically acclaimed, award-winning author of A Drop of Ink, Bone River, and An Inconvenient Wife. In addition to her historical fiction novels, Megan is the author of the young adult Fianna Trilogy, short stories, and eight historical romance novels. She is a popular workshop speaker with extensive credits. www.meganchance.com
Conversation with Kristin Hannah (Keynote address), Sat 1:15, Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St.
Finding the Writer's Voice, Sat 4:00pm
Waverly Fitzgerald has written four historical novels and five humorous mysteries published by Doubleday, Jove and Kensington. She is also the author of a non-fiction book, Slow Time, and writes essays and articles about urban nature and seasonal holidays. She teaches classes online and in person in Seattle and presents at regional, national and international conferences. www.waverlyfitzgerald.com
How to Write a Novel Synopsis, Sat 10:45am
Kerrie Flanagan is an accomplished freelance writer with over 18 years' experience and hundreds of published articles and essays. She is the author of seven books, all published under her label, Hot Chocolate Press. In addition to her writing, she is passionate about helping other writer's find success. www.kerrieflanagan.com
Build Your Author Platform with Magazine Articles, Sat 2:30pm
It's All About You; Writing and Selling Personal Essays, Sun 10:45pm
Andrea Gabriel is a children's picture book writer and illustrator from Bellingham WA. Much of her published work focuses on natural history books for a very young audience, and she is currently working on her first adult novel. Her illustrations are on exhibit Sept. 15 - Oct. 29 in the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation (EAFF) Gallery and Edmonds Arts Commission Display Case, both located on the 2nd Floor/Main St entrance of the Frances Anderson Center. www.andreagabriel.com
Artist Talk: Q&A Children's Books and Illustration, Sun 12:30, EAFF Gallery (registration not required/open to the public)
Iris Graville - Writer, teacher, editor, bookseller, and retired nurse, Iris's profiles and personal essays have appeared in several publications. She holds an MFA in creative writing from the NW Institute of Literary Arts, where she was an editor for Soundings Review. Iris also is the publisher for SHARK REEF online literary magazine. www.irisgraville.com
The Profile Essay as Genre - Telling Other People's Stories, Sat 10:45am
Kristin Hannah (see Keynote page)
Revising Your Work, Sat 4:00pm
Windy Lynn Harris is the author of Writing and Selling Short Stories and Personal Essays: The Essential Guide to Getting Your Work Published. She is a prolific writer, a trusted mentor, and a frequent speaker at literary events. Her long list of short stories and personal essays have been published in various magazines across North America. www.windylynnharris.com
Five Steps to Publishing Short Stories and Essays, Sun 9:15am
Elena Hartwell - After twenty years in the theater, Elena turned her dramatic skills to fiction. She is the author of the Eddie Shoes mystery series, leads writing workshops around the US, and mentors one-on-one through manuscript critiques. www.arcofawriter.com
Story Structure: From the Ground Up, Sun 3:15pm
Ann Hedreen's writing has appeared in various newspapers and magazines and she is the author of The Observant Doubter and Her Beautiful Brain, winner of a 2016 Next Generation Independent Book Award. She has an MFA from Goddard College, is an alumna Hedgebrook, and teaches memoir writing at Seattle Central College and Hugo House. www.annhedreen.com
Claiming Your Voice, Writing Your Life: Tools for Memoir Writers, Sat 9:15am
Thomas Hopp's mystery and thriller novels apply his background as a scientist and scholar of the natural world. Winner of multiple literary awards, he is President of the NW Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America and an active member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. www.thomas-hopp.com
Mystery Panel: Putting the "D" in Dastardly Deeds, Sun 10:45am
Beth Jusino is a writer, editor, teacher, and publishing consultant with almost twenty years of experience helping writers navigate the complicated space between manuscript and published book. She wrote The Author's Guide to Marketing and has been both a literary agent and the Director of Author Marketing for a company catering to independent authors. www.bethjusino.com
Marketing for Writers, Friday Half-Day Workshop , 1:00-4:30pm
Sarah Cannon Kishpaugh is a writing instructor and editorial consultant. Her essays and articles have appeared in The New York Times, Salon, Bitch magazine and elsewhere. Sarah earned her MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College. Her debut book, a memoir, will be published by Red Hen Press in 2018. www.cannonsarah.com
Start Small, Start Indie, Sat 9:15am
Laura McGee Kvasnosky - Award-winning author of the Zelda and Ivy early reader series, Laura is a founding instructor of the certificate program in writing for children at the University of Washington and taught Writing for Children and Young People at Vermont College MFA Program. Her latest picture book, Little Wolf's First Howling, debuted to three starred reviews. www.lmkbooks.com
Writing with Pictures, Sun 3:15pm
James McKean, Ph.D. - Professor emeritus at Mount Mercy University, James teaches for the Queens MFA program in Charlotte, Tinker Mountain Writers' Workshop, and the University of Iowa's NFW program. His nonfiction has appeared in national reviews and received a Pushcart Prize and a Best American Sports Writing selection. He has written three books of poetry and two books of essays.
The Shape of Time in Memoir, Fri Half-Day Workshop, 1:00-4:30pm
To Show and Tell in Creative Nonfiction, Sun 1:45pm
Nick O'Connell, MFA, Ph.D., is the author of the novel The Storms of Denali. He contributes to Saveur, Outside, GO, National Geographic Adventure, Conde' Nast Traveler, among many others. He is the founder of the online journal, The Writer's Workshop Review and teaches for www.thewritersworkshop.net
The Art of Interviewing, Sun 9:15am
Terry Persun has been publishing poetry, short stories, and novels since the early 1970s. He is the recipient of seven novel and poetry awards. Terry writes across a variety of genres from mainstream to science fiction. Terry is a regular speaker at writers' conferences and universities across the country. www.terrypersun.com
Moment to Moment Character Development, Sun 1:45pm
Ryan Petty is a retired lawyer and economic development professional. For many years, he was proprietor of Cold Mountain Press (an independent literary publishing house). As a publisher, he is familiar with hybrid publishing and self-publishing, and is the author of an "Author Business" series of books. www.amazon.com/author/-ryanpetty
10 Steps to Craft an Author Business Plan, Sun 1:45pm
Ray Rhamey is an editor and book designer at crrreative.com, as well as a publisher and an author of five books. His blog, Flogging the Quill, is dedicated to the craft of creating compelling fiction, and he teaches writing at conferences in the U.S. And abroad. www.rayrhamey.com
Crafting a Killer First Page, Sat 9:15am
Jeffrey L Smoot is a climber, hiker, lawyer, and the author of six Falcon Guides, including Backpacking Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Hiking Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness, Adventure Guide to Mount Rainier, Climbing the Cascade Volcanoes, and Climbing Washington's Mountains. Jeff is a frequent speaker and is currently working on two nonfiction books and a novel.
Guidebook Writing: From Pitch to Publication, Sun 10:45am
Rachel Weaver the director of Colorado Writing School and is on the faculty at Lighthouse Writers Workshop and Regis University MFA program. Her novel, Point of Direction, is the 2015 winner of the Willa Cather Award for Fiction. Other works have appeared in the Gettysburg Review, Blue Mesa Review, and others. www.rachelweaver.net
Creating Sustained Momentum, Tension and Conflict, Fri Half-Day Workshop, 1:00-4:30pm
It Was a Dark and Stormy Night: Setting in Your Story or Novel, Sat 9:15am
The Bare Bones of Your Novel, Sun 9:15am
David Paul Williams - Real Estate Broker and attorney, David is the author of Fly Fishing for Western Smallmouth, editor-in-chief of Flyfisher magazine, Department Editor for Flyfishing & Tying Journal magazine and columnist for Washington‑Oregon Game and Fish magazine, and has hundreds of articles in consumer magazines. He teaches craft and business workshops at writers' conferences throughout the western U.S. www.thewriterealtor.com
Contracts, Copyrights and Taxes, Oh My!, Sat 10:45pm
Eric Witchey has sold several novels and 140 short stories. He has received numerous honors in multiple genres. A dynamic writing instructor, Eric has 27 years of experience teaching, including two universities, community college, and countless conferences and seminars. His popular How-to articles have appeared in The Writer Magazine, Writer's Digest, and other publications. www.ericwitchey.com
What's in a Scene, Sat 4:00pm
The Irreconcilable Self, Sun 9:15am
Manuscript critique appointments (go to Manuscript Critique Appointments page for information)
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Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Spiced Mackerel and Dhal
A health kick was in order for the Kitten Kitchen household as we still carry our winter weight, despite it being June. It's terribly hard to resist the things that give me pleasure though and curry is one of my many weaknesses, so I decided to create a low fat (sounds dull already, but bear with me) replacement for the ghee-seeping, tummy-busting yumminess that I usually indulge in. The recipe below serves four and elements can easily be swapped in/out for personal preferences.
For the Spiced Mackerel
4 mackerel fillets (locally line caught if possible)
1 tbsp ground tumeric
Squeeze of lemon juice
For the Dhal
225g red or yellow lentils
1 red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 chicken stock cubes (or vegetable if you prefer)
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
For the Accompaniments
5 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
500g new potatoes, cooked and sliced
Salt and pepper
4 handfuls of okra, tipped
Ensure all little bones are removed from the mackerel fillets and squeeze lemon juice over them. Slop them about a bit to get them totally covered in it, then flop them into the turmeric. Each fillet should be evenly covered with a thin coating of turmeric. Place in the fridge to marinate while preparing the other elements.
To create the dhal, gently fry the chopped onion and garlic in a little olive oil (if you want a super healthy version, try using low fat oil spray). When softened, set to one side and pop the lentils into a saucepan, cover with hot water and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat, add in the spices and the stock cube, and simmer for approximately 15 minutes or until all the liquid has evaporated, stirring regularly. You should be left with a delicious thick dhal, ready for the cooked onions and garlic to be mixed in. Reheat when the potatoes, fish and okra are nearly ready.
Heat some olive oil in a large frying pan and sauté the cooked potatoes until beginning to brown. Add in the chopped garlic and seasoning and continue to cook until evenly crisp all over. In the mean time, heat a pan of water and steam the okra. While the potatoes and okra are cooking, remove the fish from the fridge and place under a med-high grill, turning regularly to ensure they cook evenly. Now would be the time to reheat the lentil dhal and warm some plates and a serving dish for the potatoes.
When each constituent is ready, place a little bed of dhal on the plates and lay a fillet of mackerel on top. Gather the drained okra and arrange on the plate. Pop the potatoes in the serving dish and get ready for some compliments from your hungry guests.
I'd recommended an Australian Chardonnay or a light lager to accompany. Mmm.
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BROODS Release 'Couldn't Believe', Perform 'Free' On The Late Late Show
With the summer about to begin, generic BROODS is ready to kick off an extensive promo campaign for their new album, dosage 'Conscious', patient due out on June 24.
Starting things off on a high note, the New Zealand brother/sister duo follow up the release of the album's lead single with a slamming synth-pop track called 'Couldn't Believe'.
Acting as a total contrast to 'Free', BROODS latest offering finds Georgia blissfully in love and ready to give into to this new feeling that she's never experience before.
You never kept anyone for long/I was the worst at being alone/You came around when I needed you/Let's give in to this, give in to this, give in to this
Debuting new songs from 'Conscious' and giving radio interviews isn't the only thing on BROODS' agenda these days. The duo managed to book a slot on The Late Late Show with James Corden to give the live television debut of 'Free'. Shaky at times, but overall raw and authentic. A great reminder of why these two will be ones to watch throughout the summer.


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The exciting 5-Door version of the all-new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque makes its global public debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 17, 2010.
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Sunday 12 October 1969
It was Sunday, under the sign of Libra. The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Alison Peek and Dave Chaytors.
In that special week of October people in US were listening to Sugar, Sugar by The Archies.
In UK I'll Never Fall In Love Again by Bobbie Gentry was in the top 5 hits.
Paint Your Wagon, directed by Joshua Logan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1969
while The Kingdom And The Power by Gay Talese was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Mary Mungo & Midge.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Space Travel.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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- El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
- French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
- Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
- Malawi - Mother's Day
- Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
- Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
- St. Fiace
- Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
- St. Domnina
- St. Seraphinus
- St. Amicus
- St. Edistius
- Bl. Camillus Constanzi
- St. Edwin
- St. Wilfrid
- St. Felix and Cyprian
- St. Heribert
- St. Maximilian of Lorch
Famous Birthdays:
- Alison Peek: Australia -- Field hockey halfback / midfielder (1996 Olympics).
- Dave Chaytors: CFL defensive tackle (BC Lions).
- David Collins: Bethpage, New York -- Rower (1996 Olympics - Bronze Medalist).
- Jose Valentin: Manati, Puerto Rico -- Infielder (Milwaukee Brewers).
- Nancy Ann Kerrigan: Woburn, Massachusetts -- Figure skater (1994 Olympics - Silver Medalist).
- Terry Ray: NFL strong safety (NE Patriots)
- Kimberly Ann Grimm in Mount Lake Park: Maryland, USA; Miss Maryland-America (1991).
- Judit Masco: Spanish model
- Zeljko Milinovic: Slovenian footballer
- Martie Maguire: American singer-songwriter violinist and producer (Dixie Chicks and Court Yard Hounds)
- Judit Mascó: Spanish model and actress
- Željko Milinovič: Slovenian footballer
- Dwayne Roloson: Canadian ice hockey player and coach
- José Valentín: American baseball player coach and manager
Famous Deaths:
- Sonja Henie: Norwegian championship ice skater of all time with awards of over 257 medals, cups and bowls.
- Serge Poliakoff: Russian / French painter / guitarist.
- 1st time 5 people in space
- KDB-AM in Santa Barbara CA changes call letters to KAPN
- KHOF (now KAGL) TV ch 30 in San Bernardino / Glenda, CA (IND) begins
- Yoko Ono suffers another miscarriage
- Soyuz 7 is launched.
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- The Archies - Sugar, Sugar
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- Bobby Sherman - Little Woman
- The Temptations - I Can't Get Next To You
- Sly & the Family Stone - Hot Fun In The Summertime
- Nilsson - Everybody's Talkin'
- Three Dog Night - Easy To Be Hard
- The Rolling Stones - Honky Tonk Women
- Gary Puckett - This Girl Is A Woman Now
- Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River
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- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Willy Brandt -- Oct. 10, 1969
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Iran has supported the deal between Russia and the US to bring about a truce in Syria,which would commence with the start of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran has always welcomed the establishment of ceasefire in Syria and easier access to the humanitarian aid for the whole people of the country,"Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi said
According to the truce, all attacks and airstrikes will be stopped and unobstructed access will be allowed to besieged areas, including the city of Aleppo.
Qasemi stressed that a lasting ceasefire will require a comprehensive mechanism to monitor the situation and control the borders in order to prevent the inflow of new fighters, arms or financial resources into Syria and the pause in the fighting should not give the terrorist groups the opportunity to replenish forces.
On Sunday, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari said that Tehran welcomes the cease-fire in Syria and the peace plan to stop deterioration of humanitarian situation.
The Islamic republic believes that the Syrian crisis has no military solution and this issue should be resolved through political means, Ansari said.
The US and Russia on Saturday announced a landmark agreement on a nationwide cease-fire in Syria, which would commence with the start of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.


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Part of my journey is to move more. I always have a camera with me; even if it's just my phone's camera. So my walks often lead to wandering and collecting photos. Each week I want to show you what I've found and would love to see where your journey has taken you. I have a link to my photos on my sidebar. Part of my #WalkWithMeWednesday {starting Wednesday, March 8 2017} ~ LavendarLadi


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Top Reasons to Renovate Your Home
Home renovations can be incredibly expensive, so many homeowners choose to put them off a lot longer than they should. The problem with doing that is that they cost even more when you wait, and it can be more difficult to get what you want from a home that needs a lot of basic changes.
There are some very important reasons you should consider renovating your home right now though, no matter what you need. Keep reading to learn more about the top reasons you should update your house as soon as you possibly can.
Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is probably the room you spend the most time in when you're at home. While you may not notice the décor while you're sleeping, the master bedroom is supposed to be your sanctuary from the outside world. Over time though, the master bedroom can be one of the first things to look dated and a bit stale.
When it comes to master bedroom renovation projects, one of the best things you can do is to add windows and change your window dressings. In many cases, you might even notice that your bedroom looks a lot better with just those basic changes.
Changing or replacing carpeting or flooring can also greatly improve the way your master bedroom looks. Believe it or not, master bedroom floors tend to take a fair amount of abuse.
Entry Area
Your entry is the first thing people see when they come into your home, so it's not a surprise that it most designers will tell you it matters. The first impression always matters when somebody comes into a new home.
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Home offices aren't always the best bet when it comes to money if you're adding onto your home. That's because home offices can be very hard for new buyers to use if you ever decide to sell your home. They tend to be quite small, after all.
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Digital Photography Bootcamp is just what it sounds like, a lot of hard work, a lot of learning and plenty of laughs along the way. Please arrive for the class a little early (doors open at 8:30 AM) because we start promptly at 9 AM and we have loads of material to cover. So much in fact, that we're afraid your brains will hurt or worse your heads will explode at the end of the day. So to alleviate that concern, we email all students a link to download all the class material including, Power Point presentations, several ebooks and a bunch of other cool stuff.
This class is designed for the first time digital SLR owner or Point-N-Shoot user. Even if you've had a film class, this class is a good refresher on photo theory and practice. So, if you've received a camera as a gift or just want to get more out of your camera, this is the class for you. Students will learn the basics of digital camera operation. Topics include Exposure, Lighting, Flash Photography, Composition, Camera Controls, Equipment, Filters, and Lenses. Camera features and menu functions are covered in depth. Basic photographic techniques and skills are discussed, enabling the student to get the most out their camera. Use of Photoshop Elements and inkjet printing is also discussed. So, bring your digital camera and owner's manual and get on the road to better picture making and printing.
Following the classroom portion is the Composition in the Field component (fieldtrip) 3:00 to 6:00 at a nearby park. Composition in the Field allows the student to apply all the classroom theory in a real world environment. Students get to practice the "rule of thirds," framing, "shoot high and shoot low," and many other guidelines to achieve better composition.
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English, English (North American)
British, German, Latino, North American, Scottish (Standard Scottish English), US South (Deep South, Dixie, Delta)
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Industry, Sector and Symbol Industry Investment Trusts Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinancials SymbolNYSEARCA:XLYPrevious Symbol: NYSE:XLY CUSIPN/A Webwww.sectorspdr.com Phone+1-866-7872257 Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Price-To-Earnings Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/A Sales & Book Value Annual SalesN/A Price / SalesN/A Cash FlowN/A Price / CashN/A Book ValueN/A Price / BookN/A Profitability Trailing EPS$7.49 Net IncomeN/A Net Margins1,251.91% Return on Equity19.73% Return on Assets18.97% Miscellaneous EmployeesN/A Outstanding Shares128,253,000 Frequently Asked Questions for Consumer Discretionary SPDR (NYSEARCA:XLY) What is Consumer Discretionary SPDR's stock symbol? Consumer Discretionary SPDR trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)ARCA under the ticker symbol "XLY." How often does Consumer Discretionary SPDR pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Consumer Discretionary SPDR? 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Read the ballet book reviews below from Amazon! My book "Get Strong & Beautiful Feet" is available here as well. Just click on this link to purchase. It is an instant pdf download and available immediately!
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Please feel welcome to share this post and link with anyone who might benefit from improving their "ballet" feet! It has helped me and my students so much in their study of classical dance. For teachers, this is a wonderful reference and asset for your students. My students print the pdf and carry it in their dance bag. Together we practice and perfect different exercises tailored to their needs.
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"As a former soloist and now an adult recreational ballerina, I wish this had been around when I was first learning pointe. And as a medical professional, the way Sarah is able to explain complex anatomical and physiological issues to the lay person is impressive. Even reviewing the book, I learned a few more ideas to add to my routine— which I never expected after all this time."
I highly recommend this book to my dancers and you!
Jam packed with exercises to Strengthen and Stretch your feet and arches for Dance, Gymnastics and Swimming. Explanations are detailed and very clear and concise with links to videos for you to learn more. I highly recommend this book to my dancers and you!
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"As a former dancer and now dance teacher I think this books is a very valuable resource as it's an informed, no nonsense approach to strong and beautiful feet. This is so needed to counter all the YouTube clips of hypermobile dancers performing unnecessary and dangerous tricks and stunts and encouraging others to follow suit. Instead Sarah provides safe, sensible and well thought out advice and exercises. This is a must have for dancers and teachers alike!"
"I'm a ballet instructor at Auburn Childrens Dance Theater in Washington. I have been thoroughly impressed with this ebook and would thoroughly recommend it to all my pointe students, not just beginners. It is packed full of safe exercises and video links for home practice that leave nothing to guesswork. This book is going to get a lot of use and I'll be looking out for more publications from this author."
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My passion for history began when I was a young girl. My grandfather, Harold "Bud" Burns, was a survivor of the Bataan Death March and a slave laborer for the Japanese. The adults around me as a child always spoke in honored reverence about my grandfather, despite the fact my grandfather rarely spoke of his experiences during World War II. His silence sparked my interest in learning about the war.
As a teacher, I strive to make sure my students learn and respect the sacrifices American veterans have made for their country and diligently work to make history come alive! I believe students increase learning by developing a personal connection to U.S. history and by using all of their senses. I realized my students needed to hear the sacrifices people made to keep their country free from the very people who fought to do so, just as I had heard the stories from my grandfather. Those stories and statistics in our textbook needed to become real to my students.


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Lately, I have had this feeling of drifting away from who I really am.
Life is scary. I am growing up, but I don't act like I am growing up.
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I don't want to sit in a office and work at Intel.
I want to see the world.
I want to be someone.
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Like I was this ghost no one ever ever saw. No one wants to be my friend. Mom and dad sometimes forget about me. Or it feel like it. I feel like I am sad.
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There are many reasons to support the school-choice bill that's expected to be voted out of a Senate committee in Harrisburg this week. The silly notion that its opponents can be compared to George Wallace isn't one of them.
Senate Bill 1, sponsored by State Sens. Anthony H. Williams (D., Phila.) and Jeffrey E. Piccola (R., York), would provide vouchers to low-income children and expand the state's corporate-funded opportunity scholarships. Helping kids trapped in dysfunctional schools should be the focus of the debate over the legislation. But apparently some of its supporters aren't satisfied with that argument.
I received an e-mail accusing six Democratic state representatives from Montgomery County of "standing in the schoolhouse door" — a phrase Williams, unfortunately, has also used against opponents of his bill.
Wallace, you may recall, was the racist governor who, in 1963, tried to stop two African American students from entering the University of Alabama by standing in the doorway. He was fulfilling his inaugural pledge of "segregation forever." Forever lasted about as long as his brief statement that June day, after which he stood aside lest federal marshals haul him out of the way.
I disagree with opponents of vouchers. They say vouchers drain taxpayer dollars from school districts, but the same was said of charter schools, and no district has less money now than it did when the first charter opened. They say vouchers are unconstitutional, but the U.S. Supreme Court disagrees. They say taxpayer money shouldn't go to religious schools, but that's exactly where some vets' GI Bill money goes.
But voucher opponent does not equal Klansmen. Race-baiting for political purposes is
loathsome, whether by John Street and the Philadelphia congressional delegation during the 2003 mayoral campaign; the NAACP ad in 2000 suggesting George W. Bush was OK with lynching; the recent charges of Jimmy Carter et al that opposition to President Obama amounts to racism — or school-choice advocates today.
Education is indeed a civil right. As Obama eloquently noted last year, "There's a reason Thurgood Marshall took up the cause of Linda Brown. There's a reason the Little Rock Nine defied a governor and a mob. It's because there is no stronger weapon against inequality and no better path to opportunity than an education that can unlock a child's God-given potential."
But there's a huge difference between refusing an education based on skin color and opposing one school-choice bill.
This is not the first state to be divided along racial and political lines over school choice (the outlier here being Williams, a black Philadelphia Democrat who has been scolded by some African Americans for likening his cause to the civil rights movement). Ten years ago, when Florida passed its version of a corporate-backed scholarship program for struggling, low-income schoolchildren, only one Democrat backed it. The black caucus was unanimously opposed.
Today, there are about 35,000 children in the Florida program, and last year's call to expand it, from $50 million to $175 million, passed with ease. And broad support.
"Parents care very deeply about this program and about the ability to choose the right school for their children," John Kirtley, who runs the nonprofit that administers the scholarships, told me. "And they've made themselves known to the legislators."
Last year's bill, which also made participating schools more fiscally and academically accountable, was backed by almost half of Florida's Democratic lawmakers, a majority of the black caucus, and all of the Hispanic caucus.
Kirtley stresses that the scholarships are not "the answer," but rather an important part of then-Gov. Jeb Bush's broad, cafeteria-style approach in which local and state governments, public and private schools, charters and community colleges, and parents and students work hard to match programs with children's needs.
This kids-first approach has lifted Florida from among the bottom five states to No. 5 in Education Week's rankings, Kirtley notes. He points to studies showing that Florida's scholarship students are keeping pace with children of all income groups nationally, and that black-white achievement gaps are narrowing in some subjects.
The system has its critics, and the new governor is pushing for more changes. But what Florida figured out a decade ago is now being echoed by big-city superintendents across the country, including Philadelphia's: An inflexible, one-size-fits-all system doesn't work for every student. There must be options.
There is disagreement about those options, and Senate Bill 1 won't be the final word on fixing Pennsylvania's schools. But we should be able to agree on one kindergarten basic: Stop the name-calling and get to work.
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The ship is the first ship from a class of nuclear powered carriers. USS Gerald Ford will provide capacity for a higher number of fighter planes, and further more, the planes will be flown in the sky more quickly. In the air wing, USS Gerald Ford, will also able to use a unmanned aircraft. The designs of aircraft carriers haven't been changed for about 40 years. USS Gerald Ford, has broken the tradition and will join the US navy in 2016.
The chief of Naval operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert, was pleased to comment: "She is truly a technological marvel" during the ceremony that was broadcasted via the Internet. The ceremony took place at the shipyard of building USS Gerald Ford, the Newport News. Adm. Jonathan Greenert added that the ship will have the potential to "carry unmanned aircraft, joint strike fighters, and she will deploy lasers."
USS Gerald Ford is named after the US president Gerald R. Ford, was served onboard of a US navy aircraft during the World War II, as a lieutenant commander, and quite often shared details about his experience in the Navy, with notable nostalgia.
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Taoiseach intervenes on behalf of Scottish government in their bid to stay in the European Union
TAOISEACH Enda Kenny has intervened on behalf of the Scottish government in their bid to stay in the European Union.
Mr Kenny said that Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon asked him to raise the Scottish referendum result - which saw people vote to remain in the EU by 62pc to 38pc- at last night's European Council meeting.
He said that he met Ms Sturgeon at the recent British Irish Council meeting in Glasgow and that she asked him in the case of an overall leave vote in the United Kingdom to raise her country's "very strong belief that they should not be dragged out of the European Union having voted to stay".
Mr Kenny said he spoke to her again yesterday and that "she wanted that repeated which I said on her behalf last evening".
He was meeting with the 27 other EU leaders, including British Prime Minister David Cameron who was there to officialy explain the Brexit vote to other EU member states.
Ms Sturgeon is in Brussels today where she met European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker.
She said she is there to "make sure Scotland's voice is being heard".
She said she welcomed Mr Kenny's intervention on behalf of Scotland and that she is "very grateful" to him.
"Ireland is a great friend to Scotland," she added.
Meanwhile Mr Kenny said he emphasised the important of the Common Travel area between Ireland and the United Kingdom in his meetings with other European leaders and said the best outcome would be if Britain remained in the single market.
He said: "Members around the table are well aware both of our relationship with Britain, the Common Travel area and the fact that the peace process has been so important for Northern Ireland – for our relations north and south and between Ireland and the UK. I reminded them of that last night and again this morning."
And Mr Kenny added:
"Obviously from our point over view the best [outcome] would be to have Britain have access to the single market because that would deal with our trading position but that means that the acceptance of the four principles which includes movement of people.
"The leave campaign as you know were vehemently in favour of reducing migration numbers. That's matter for them to sort out," he said.
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Judge Gary Hickinbottom, a former solicitor at McKenna & Co, now part of CMS Cameron McKenna, has been appointed to the High Court.
Hickinbottom will be only the second former solicitor currently sitting in the High Court, from a total of 108 judges.
Hickinbottom was a partner at McKenna & Co and was appointed as a Recorder in 1994.
He became a circuit judge in 2001, before becoming chief social security and child support commissioner in 2003, then chief pension appeal commissioner in 2005.
Last year he ruled in the case of Shambo, the "sacred" bullock from a religious community in West Wales.
The animal was eventually put down after being diagnosed with bovine TB, despite a legal campaign to save it by its owners.
Judge Hickinbottom will be assigned to the Queen's Bench Division.
Last week Lord Justice Anthony May was appointed president of the Queen's Bench Division (QBD) of the High Court (The Lawyer, 15 September)
May LJ takes up his new role from 1 October, replacing Sir Igor Judge, who succeeds Lord Phillips as Lord Chief Justice (8 July).