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Again, the second part of our journey went up through the long, meandering and seemingly never ending roads heading up to the northernmost tip of Luzon. As our bus swiftly passed through several communities and municipalities of Ilocos Sur, I can't help but notice the simple lives of Ilocano locals going on with their daily routines, kids merrily walking side by side with their best friends as they went to school, the daily gossiping at the local store, the busy intersections filled with the roaring engines of jeepneys and tricycles, and the frantic shouting of the barkers near the municipal markets.
The bus came to an abrupt stop with the attendant yelling that we are now at the junction of Batac, Ilocos Norte. We then alighted, Sun's up and probably a little scorching by noon time. It was 09:45am on my trusted wristwatch, and without any contacts prior to the trip, we haggled with the TODA drivers at the nearest tricycle terminal to take us to some of the different attractions of Batac and Paoay then head to Laoag for our final stop of the tricycle tour. We then agreed with 600php as Kuya Jun's fixed rate and the going got a little better from here.
The Making of a Great Leader
Batac, Ilocos Norte, is dubbed as the home of Great Leaders, with the insignia and slogan flashing loud and proud against the plaza grounds. First stop on our tricycle tour was the Ferdinand E. Marcos Presidential Center where it also happens to be the ancestral home of the Marcoses. It also houses the infamous ghostly cenotaph of the Martial Law regime, the well preserved corpse of the late president Marcos.
No picture taking is allowed, the entrance to the mausoleum involves some strict security measures and the insides of it were equipped with cctv cameras so don't you dare snap a photo or else. The main wooden door is guarded by two wooden eagle sculptures, upon entry, the whole place were deprived with natural light, the interiors are flushed in black paint up to the higher spans of the ceiling.
Eerie classical music filled our ears, and will warrant goosebumps as soon as we set foot into the red carpet. Then there he is, the late President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Edralin Marcos laid in an eternal unrest, he was wearing a Piña fiber Barong Tagalog and black slacks and shoes, while being encased by a glass compartment. His remains were transported back to Batac from the United States in 1993 after succumbing to Lung Cancer, his frail little figure was far from the once powerful physique that I have seen in documentaries and textbooks. After the encounter with the late president, we then paid for a 50php museum fee and proceeded to the second floor of the ancestral home.
Update: As of November 2016, his remains were re-interred at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes Cemetery) in Taguig. A replica made up of wax remains to be displayed inside the coffin in Batac. This event was uncalled for and was tagged by the masses as the "Last Betrayal of the Marcoses". There were no information as to what was about to happen, and like a thief in the middle of the night, his remains were air lifted from Batac to Taguig and the processional march instantly came into life at the cemetery with his immediate family behind the funeral carriage. News spread all across mass media like wildfire, with mixed reactions varying from rage, contentions to vindication.
The second floor of the ancestral home houses several memorabilias of Marcos from his stint as an official of the Armed Forces of the Philippines down to assuming the highest seat in the country as the President.
One should also not miss the Dragon Fruit flavored ice cream peddled in the streets of Batac while enjoying the view of the nearby plaza and the Church of Batac.
Paoay, Kumakaway
After an hour, we then headed west going closer to the shoreline of Ilocos Norte, we passed by the DMMSU or the Don Mariano Marcos State University named after the father of the late President Ferdinand Marcos. Several kilometers and a couple of minutes more, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Paoay with its towering belfry came into full view.
Demanding your undivided attention, the Paoay Church is really magnificent in its very own right.
Sighting the inscription from the Philippine Historical Commission Marker at the main entrance:
Parish founded by Augustinian Missionaries, 1593. Cornerstone of Church laid, 1704, of convent, 1707, of tower, 1793. Used before completion and kept in repair by the joint auspices of the church and town officials. Inaugurations ceremonies, February 28, 1896. Church damaged by earthquake 1704 and 1927. Tower used as observation post by Katipuneros during the revolution. By the Guerilleros during the Japanese occupation.
The construction of the massive edifice started in 1704, and is a prime example of "Earthquake Baroque" a localized interpretation of Baroque architecture suited for the country's seismic conditions. It has twenty four (24) large buttreses designed like fluorishing vines supporting the coral stone and brick clad side walls. The facade somewhat suggests influences from other south east asian countries for its pointed niches on top of large pillars.
The Paoay Church or Church of San Agustin is one of the four (4) Baroque Churches in the Philippines inscribed in the 1993 World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. Heritage sites such as this one that displays exceptional value and deserves protection for the benefit of the humanity.
A little farther away from the lush landscape of the centuries old church lies the Paoay marker made of fiber glass and is a must photo spot for every tourist visiting the area.
Across the main road, is a photo gallery open for all and named as Arte Luna, with their latest exhibit, the Fade Into Light Series by Raul Echivarre and AP Murillo. The installation is composed of several photos of the fisherfolks of Currimao. Title loosely refers to a series of professions slowly waning into irrelevance. It is about workers staring into the inevitable but still soldiers on.
And a question from one of the exhibit panel really hit me hard: "How do you travel? Are you the type who gets the most bang of the buck by cramming as much places of interest as you can into the itinerary? Or would you rather spend time getting to know the nuances of a place?" And then the answer came like a ton of realization washing me out into full unscathed attention with the last sentence; " ..while these two roads may diverge, it is guaranteed that it won't be in the same yellow wood." Changing my perception of how to travel if only given enough time not just to explore the place but also the culture.
After a short but meaningful visit to the gallery, it made me more inspired to travel the Ilocos Region.
The Sand Dunes of Paoay is really a must for anyone who visits the Ilocos Region, but with only the two of us, with a tight budget on our pockets,we chose to skip this place. We made sure that this will be our next destination on our next Ilocos trip.
Paoay Sand Dunes is a long stretch of desert sands facing the West Philippine Sea that encompasses the town of Currimao up to Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte. One can rent a 4×4 vehicle, which are at your disposal and can be found at the base of the site near the highway. The tour costs 1500php for 30minutes with maximum of 5 pax per vehicle, enjoy sightseeing and photo sessions. One should also not miss Sand Boarding and experience sliding down the dunes aboard a wooden plank!
Dakkel a Danum
A little farther up into the alternate route going to Laoag, the houses at each side of the highway got lesser and lesser by the minute. Then Kuya Jun, our tour guide, stopped by a restaurant at the right side and only then we realized that the placid body of water in front of us is the Paoay Lake!
Legend has it that this 3.86 square kilometer lake, the largest in Ilocos Norte, once existed as the village of San Juan de Sahagun. Villagers, once god fearing and humble, prospered much that they turned materialistic and selfish over time. The gods, appalled by the transformation, punished them by submerging the whole place in water, with the villagers turned into fishes, with their jewelries still adorning their scales and fins.
The leaves of the nearby trees rustled against the warm and humid air streaming across the lake. Terrazas De Paoay, the restaurant in which we stopped by, offers food and refreshments to any visitors who wants to appreciate the unobstructed view of the lake. And to fully enjoy our brief stay, we ordered some Ilocos Empanada partnered with a glass of Halo-halo.
Malacañang Ti Amianan
Half an hour spent at the Terrazas de Paoay, we then ventured again up into our second to the last stop, the Malacañang Ti Amianan or the Malacañang of the North. The road then forked into a smaller one, then we happened to pass by an old golf course and country club then continued into what seemed like a country side filled on both sides with trees blocking out the sunlight and served as mighty canopies.
We then alighted at a gate where you have to pay the entrance fee of 20php before we got down into a road sloping down into an old but elegant filipino style two-storey mansion made up of local materials. It was built impressively in a five(5) hectare property in Suba, Paoay, Ilocos Norte facing the serene Paoay Lake. It was once the official residence in Ilocos Norte during the former president's regime.
The flooring, panels, and doors were made up of Philippine hardwood while the sliding windows were filled with capiz shells. Upon entry, we were welcomed with an elegant receiving hall, big enough to accomodate a hundred. A grand wooden staircase stood at the left side, a common sign of Imelda Marcos' penchant for grandiose and elegance. The dining hall were fit for a king.
The second floor, similar to the ground floor is a much wider one but filled with rooms ranging from the spacious masters bedroom up to the well kept library and the office where officials are received whenever the late president seeks refuge and peace in his hometown. The balcony faces the mansion's large garden extending up to the banks of the Paoay Lake.
After an hour inside the Malacañang of the North, it is now time to bid our goodbyes with the locals whom we had a short chat with, and headed to our last destination.
The City of Lights
The long tricycle ride felt like eternity as the hot afternoon air were like little pin pricks on our skin. Then after 30minutes we were welcomed by a long bridge encompassing a whole river system, the big white signage standing atop a hill from afar said it all, "LAOAG CITY". It is the political, commercial and industrial hub and the location of Ilocos Region's only commercial airport, the Laoag International Airport.
It is not only known as the "City of Lights" but also for another preserved massive edifice that really exemplifies Ilocos Norte as the Region of Grand Bell Towers, the Sinking Bell Tower of Laoag.
Built in 1707, and sinking at a rate of an inch a year, the tower has a foundation of 300 feet or roughly 90 meters. This 45 meter tower is made up of locally produced bricks joined by molasses and juice of sablot leaves mixed with lime and sand. It used to have a big clock face at the tower's western face that is reachable through a winding staircase inside.
Across the street lies the main church of the sinking bell tower, the Laoag Cathedral built in 1612 by the Augustinian Friars. It showcases an Italian Reinassance style that has a two storey facade composed of a main retablo and two smaller ones at both sides. The upper retablo houses a recessed niche that contains the image of the city's patron saint, St. William of Maleval.
Other places also worth visiting when in Laoag City:
■ Museo Ilocos Norte
■ Provincial Capitol of Ilocos Norte and the Marcos Hall of Justice
The neigboring towns also houses historical riches in the form of ancestral homes and century old churches with detached beautiful bell towers. The distinct charm of Laoag, with its right fusion of the classic and the modern influences of Ilocano and Spanish roots, never ceases to amaze and still continues even up to the pristine beaches and mountains of Pagudpud at the northernmost tip of Luzon.
Second Part of our Ilocos Norte adventure here:
The Greater Amianan, Upclose – Ilocos Norte (Part II)
▪ How To Get There:
○ Ferdinand Marcos Presidential Center, Paoay Church, Sand Dunes, Lake, Malacañang of the North:
● By land, take any bus bound for Laoag, Ilocos Norte (GV Florida Transport, Dominion Bus Lines, Partas Bus) then alight at the junction of Batac, Ilocos Norte (9-11hrs travel time, 700-800php). Then hire a tricycle that will take you to the places of interest in Batac and Paoay
● By Air, take any flight bound for Laoag City Airport via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines (45mins travel time)
● From the airport hire a tricycle that will take you to the city proper, from there take any jeepneys bound for Batac or buses that will pass by the area. Upon arrival in Batac, hire a tricycle that will take you to the places of interest in Paoay and Batac
○ Laoag Sinking Bell Tower, St. William's Cathedral, Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol:
● By land, take any bus bound for Laoag, Ilocos Norte (GV Florida Transport, Partas Bus, Dominion Bus Lines, Fariñas Transit). (10-12hrs travel time, 700-800php). Upon arrival hire a tricyle to take you to the places of interest in Laoag
● By Air, take any flight bound for Laoag City Airport via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines (45mins travel time).
● From the airport hire a tricycle to take you to the Belltower which is located in the town center.
○ Where to Stay in Laoag:
● Hotel Tiffany
Address: M.H. Del Pilar St. Laoag City
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com or (+63)9266945221
● Java Hotel
Address: G. Segundo Avenue, Bacarra Rd., Laoag City
Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com or (+63)9108776849
● Balay De Blas
Address: #10 Giron St., Brgy. 7-B, Laoag City
Contact: email@example.com or (+63)9175712110
● Texicano Hotel
Address: Corner Giron and J.P. Rizal Streets, Laoag City
Ilocos Norte-Ilocos Sur 2D1N DIY Adventure
Day 0
2000 – Cubao, Take Partas Bus Bound for Vigan, Ilocos Sur (625php/pax)
Day 01
0500 – Arrival at Vigan (Breakfast own account)
0530 – Start walking tour
●Calle Crisologo
●Vigan Cathedral
●Simbaan A Bassit
●Plaza Burgos and Plaza Salcedo
●Ilocos Sur Provincial Capitol
●Bantay Bell Tower (Hail a tricycle to take you to Bantay, 30php/trip)
0815 – Take Tricycle to Partas Bus Terminal (40php/trip)
830 ETD to Batac, Ilocos Norte via Partas Bus (105php)
0945 Alight at Batac Junction, Start tour (300 each(2pax)/ 600php good for 3 pax)
●Marcos Presidential Center and Mausoleum (50php/per pax)
●Batac Cathedral
●Paoay Church
●Paoay Lake
●Malacañang Ti Amianan (20php/pax)
*you can add Suba Paoay Sand Dunes if you are traveling by group, 2500php for an hour of 4×4 ride and sand surfing
1300 Laoag City, visit Sinking Bell Tower, Ilocos Norte Museum and Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol, take lunch
1430 Depart for Pagudpud, Bus Terminal is at the back of Provincial Capitol (90php/pax)
1630 – Arrival at Pagudpud, take tricycle to Aling Rollie's Homestay (tricycle free of charge to and fro the bus terminal, if you are availing his tour services)
1650 – Arrival at Homestay (500php/overnight/fan room/good for 2-3persons, Aircon Room starts at 800php)
Day 02
0700 – Wake up, breakfast
0800 – Start South bound tour (600php, 200php/pax if group of 3)
0830 – Bangui Wind Farm
0930 – Arrival at Burgos Junction, transfer to another tricycle (100php/each, 300php/trip)
0945 – Kapurpurawan Rock Formation and Burgos Wind Farm (15php/pax, Entrance Fee)
1100 – Cape Bojeador Light House
1145 – Start Southbound Tour (600php, 200php/pax if group of 3)
1300 – Arrival at Kabigan falls (Guide Fee: 300php, Entrance Fee: 10php)
1430 – End of Waterfall trek
1445 – Lunch
1530 – Patapat Viaduct
1600 – Timangtang Rock Formation
1615 – Bantay Abot Cave
1645 – Pagudpud Blue Lagoon
1730 – Saud beach
1800 – Back at Homestay, Tidy up
1830 – Tricycle to Bus Terminal, Buy Vigan Longganisa at Aling Maricel's House 250php/Kilo
1900 – Florida Deluxe Bus (700php/pax)
Day 03
0500 – Manila
TOTAL DAMAGE: 2815php/pax excluding food
My total expenses (with food and souvenirs): 3500php
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Calico Canyon gets 4 1/2 stars!
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congrats Mary. Im taking my arc of this book to bed with me to start reading tonight.ReplyDelete
Congratulations, Mary! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy of this.ReplyDelete
Yea, Mary! I can't wait to read it!ReplyDelete
Jenny, You've got an arc of Calico Canyon? I've just started to hear from a few people who have one.ReplyDelete
It scares me to death but I'm also SO EXCITED that the book is finally COMING.
Hope you enjoy it.
Mary you book is keeping me up. its now almost 2am im on chapter 19 but have to call it a night.ReplyDelete
I have struggled with several books this month but not yours i just wish i had started 3 hours earlier. but tomorrow i will finish it.
I am loving it and love the humour
(remind me never say the words I do where they may get misconstued ok i spelt it wrong but you get the gist)
Mary finished it and loved it so much. but i dont want to wait til Jan for the next one!ReplyDelete

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(TOWNVILLE, S.C.) — A 6-year-old boy is "fighting for his life" after being critically wounded in the shooting at an elementary school in Townville, South Carolina, according to the city's fire chief who spoke at a news conference on Thursday
Jacob Hall, a kindergarten student at Townville Elementary School, was shot in the leg by a suspected 14-year-old gunman who opened fire at the school's outdoor playground during recess on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
A "bullet ripped through little Jacob's femoral artery," a major artery located in the thigh, wrote South Carolina Rep. Alan Clemmons on his Facebook page Wednesday. Clemmons noted that Jacob was a nephew of "dear friends" of his.
Jacob "died twice, and was revived, during medical transport and again during surgery," Clemmons said.
The state representative added in an update today that the "shot that severed Jacob's femoral artery required immediate chest surgery to staunch the blood flow."
Jacob remained in critical condition at Greenville Health System Children's Hospital as of Thursday afternoon according to Sandy Dees, Greenville Health System senior media relations coordinator.
"We appreciate the community's support, especially the Townville Rescue Squad who treated Jacob onsite and brought him to the hospital," Jacob's parents, Rodger and Renae Hall, said in a statement. "We appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers and ask for privacy during this difficult time."
During a news conference, Townville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Billy McAdams asked for prayers for all those involved in Wednesday's shooting, "especially for little Jacob," who he said was "still fighting for his life."
McAdams was one of several first responders who tended to Jacob and his teacher during the shooting. He noted that the teacher told him and other emergency personnel to "take care of Jacob first" and not worry about her.
The fire chief also read a statement prepared by Townville veteran firefighter Jamie Brock, who has been credited as the hero who took down the suspected gunman.
In the statement, Brock said that "the true heroes of yesterday's senseless tragedy" were the teachers and principal who "put their lives on the line to protect the students."
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In my previous Round Turkey game against Rocky as White (Annotated Game #73), he played a sort of Old Indian type setup as Black. This time, he started off with 1...g6 and I expected him to go into a King's Indian Defense setup eventually. Instead, he surprised me with an early 3...c5 and took the game into the Symmetrical English, which is relatively rare at the Class level. I therefore don't have a lot of experience with it, but Rocky seemed to have even less, so I found that somewhat encouraging heading into the middlegame.
The middlegame opens up after Rocky's 13...b5, which although objectively fine (according to Houdini) I felt played into White's hands strategically. Essentially Black is forced to drop a pawn as a result of the move, but could have gained full compensation after the variation 16...Rc8, which establishes a strong center and kicks White's pieces around. In the game continuation, Black remains active, but White is able to consolidate on the queenside and activate the passed a-pawn after Black initiates an exchange of knights. I was, however, forced to think hard and find "only" moves that would protect material and at the same time give my pieces their necessary activity.
The last phase of the game occurs after Black's 23...Rc2 dangerously unbalances the position. While the rook is threatening-looking on the second rank, White's attack on Black's back rank comes first and White's minor pieces are able to combine with the queen on an effective attack on Black's king, while White's rook and king hold the defense together. The most challenging part of the calculation was when I had to find 29. Bd4, breaking a pin on White's queen by force, in order to finish the attack.
Thanks to Rocky for another well-fought game. The key difference this time was my lack of blundering (always helpful!) and more accurate calculation. I realized early on in the game that a Symmetrical English would require patience from me in order to eventually make progress, so having that mindset was a useful assist to my play.
Hopefully Rocky and I can do a regular set of matches; it would be good to get a monthly game going, for example. It makes a difference having someone available to regularly challenge you, since it's not as easy to hide your weaknesses from them as it is with random tournament opponents.


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Default Prime editor Mike Patuleia takes a look at the Microsoft XBox One reveal event and gives his assessment of the items announced today. From the looks of things, Microsoft has a long way to go.
Im pretty sure all the XBOX fans are satisfied with the event because its exactly what they asked for.
Don Mattrick is such a joke. Former EA lackey now heading Xbox brand into ground. Is what it should say on his resume.
summary of the conference
was there even a swing? its like they walked out on stage and just died
I don't get why people are upset NOW, this has been my percieved view of the 360 for the past 4 years.... it's not doing anything different other than no one is pretending it has a focus on games.


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For Ram ram i go for magic resist /lvl marks and glyphs,dodge seals and quints.
Summoer spells.:
flash+ghost is a must have no other working options if you want to play it well
Skill levels.:
well if you play tower def,or just like to be defensive try level defensive ball first,but its a stupid way to play rammus.
if you serious max taunt and be aggressive you are really hard to kill even with 1 point in defensive ball at lvl 3
and dont forget you need only 1 point on powerball at lvl 1,until you cant spend it on anything else
Try always buy items against the enemy in the lane armor or mr,never rush for hp in the beginning. After you got the (assist?!) kill ofc and the tower. go back to shop,
WARNING the upcoming gear buy sequence is situational,dont fail.
vs a nicely balanced team you need the gear up there, for a successful armordillo:)
dont underestimate the power of thornmail+sunfire+defense ball, you going to do tons of damage
many ppl tell getting leviathan is stupid but you are NOT going to die, and as you reach 20 stack you are just unkillable,tryn is like a kittie clawing your back:)
Pros / Cons
- Fun to play
- Hardest to kill champion in the game
- Able to 1v1 any champ
- Best champ to save an ally in problem
- Fastest champion in the game really nice for chasing,running away(lol you dont rly need to run away)
- Towers please do damage
- manaregen could be a problem
- if defensive ball on cd you can be harmed
Team Work
You are the god,the unkillable,undefeatable,if you want to intiate a teamfight rush in powerball,flash to the centre of their team, taunt the mostly feeded(highest dmg dealer)
activate defensiveball,and ulti
you make way more damage to dont get just ignored like mundo and this is what you want force them to attack you!
if you die your team did something wrong
Skill Sequence
as the team probably got a tower go and gank, hide in the bush activate your super fun powerball wait 5 seconds or so, activate ghost and try to "fly" behind the enemy with lighspeed.
Your goal is to moove between the enemy champion and their tower (this way he cant run away)
if enemy using flash,you do it too(but care to flash towards it so you knock him back)
taunt him.: now 2 options.:
if the target is melee stay and use defensive ball
if the target is too close to the tower(melee),or the target is ranged just run to your allie after the taunt
Pop ulti if you need the + dmg or the kill:),or just keep it for the tower
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Introducing Stuart, Gillian and Oliver. One by one they take their turn to speak straight out to the camera - and give their side of a contemporary love triangle. What begins as a comedy of misunderstanding slowly darkens and deepens into a compelling exploration of the quagmires of the heart.
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In Talking It Over, Gillian and Stuart were married until Oliver - witty, feckless Oliver - stole her away. In Love, etc, Julian Barnes revisits Stuart, Gillian, and Oliver, using the same intimate technique of allowing the characters to speak directly to the listener, to whisper their secrets, to argue for their version of the truth… Love, etc is a compelling exploration of contemporary love and its betrayals.


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Sunday, December 9, 2012
Hamburg City Council Agenda - December 11, 2012
1. Call City Council Meeting to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comment (Individuals may address the City Council about any non-agenda item(s) of concern.
Speakers must state their name, address, and limit their remarks to three minutes. The City Council may not
take official action on these items and may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be
scheduled for a future meeting agenda.)
3. Agenda Review (Added Items) and Adoption
4. Consent Agenda (NOTICE TO PUBLIC: All those items listed as part of the Consent Agenda will be
approved by a single motion, unless a request to discuss one of those items is made prior to that time. Anyone
present at the meeting may request an item to be removed from the consent agenda. Please inform the Council
when they approve the agenda for this meeting.)
Approve Cigarette License for Parkside Tavern (2012)
Approve MN Lawful Gambling Permit for Pheasants Forever
o January 19, 2013
Approve Contract for Policing Services for 2013 with Carver County
Approve NYA Chamber of Commerce 2013 Membership
City Offices Closed December 24th& 25th for Christmas Holiday
Water Wells Usage/Water Consumption Reports for November 2012
Delinquent Utility Bills Report
December MNSPECT Minute (Informational)
5. Fire Department Report – Chief Brad Droege
DNR Grant
Toy Drive Breakfast (December 9, 2012)
o Holiday Toy Drive
Fire Department Banquet/Dance (January 12, 2013)
HFDRA Lucky 10 Gun Raffle (December 8, 2012)
Hamburg Fire Department Sign Quote
Old Christmas Lights (Sell)
New Stove for Community Center
6. 2013 Final Tax Levy and Final Budget (Set & Adopt)
City Employee Reviews
o 2013 Wages and Benefits
City Fee Schedule for 2013
o Set Public Hearing to Adopt City Fee Schedule
January 8, 2013 @ 6:45 PM
2012 General Fund Transfers (Approve)
Public Comments on 2013 Final Budget & Tax Levy
o Adopt/Approve 2013 Final Tax Levy Certification to Carver County
o Adopt/Approve 2013 Final Budget
7. Old City Business (Memo)
City Clean Up Day (Spring 2013)
2010 Census Count/Met Council Population Estimates (April 1, 2011)
Signs for City Hall/Township/Fire Department
Revised NIMS Training Program (Requirements)
Tax Forfeited Lot on Brad Street
o Assessments on Parcel 45.2000010
8. Public Works & Utilities Department Report
Dialer for Liftstation
Easement for 12" Sewer Line (Lois Droege Property)
Community Center (Paint)
9. City Clerk/Treasurer Report
10. Approve Payment of Added November 2012 Claims ($)
Approve Payment of December Claims ($)
11. City Council Reports
Councilmember Mueller Report (Sewer & Water)
Councilmember Lund Report (Streets)
Councilmember Trebesch Report (Buildings)
Councilmember Barnes Report (Parks)
Mayor Malz Report
12. Adjourn City Council Meeting
DECEMBER 8 – Hamburg Lions Club Lunch with Santa
31 – Wedding Reception (Schultz)
NOVEMBER 5 – Lions Club/HFD Training
6 – General Election 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
12 – Veterans Day Holiday Observed (City Offices Closed)
13 – City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM
14 – Postal Service Meeting – 5:30 PM
19 – Hamburg Lions Club Meeting
22 – Thanksgiving Holiday – City Offices Closed
23 – Thanksgiving Holiday – City Offices Closed
24 – Community Center Rental (Wroge)
26 – Hamburg Fire Department (HFDRA) – 7:00 PM
27 – City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM
DECEMBER 1 – Community Center Rental (Venske)
3 – Lions Club/HFD Training
4 – Budget Workshop Meeting – 7:00 PM
7 – Hamburg Lions Club Christmas Party
11 – City Council Meeting – 7:00 PM
16 – Community Center Rental (Feltmann)
17 – Hamburg Lions Club Meeting – 7:00 PM
17 – Hamburg Fire Department (HFDRA) – 7:00 PM
23 – Community Center Rental (Hasse)
24 – Christmas Eve Holiday (City Offices Closed)
25 – Christmas Day Holiday (City Offices Closed)
25 – Community Center Rental (Panning)
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The adult star-turned-Bollywood actress recently shot for a commercial endorsing a spray to enhance men's performance between the sheets.
To add to the oomph factor, she shot the entire ad in a teeny-weeny bikini lying in a bathtub. Earlier she had shot for a condom ad as well. What's next?


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Even in this modern day and age there are still areas of the body that are a bit taboo. The bikini line, for example, is one of those regions we rarely discuss in terms of upkeep and care, yet it's one of the most important areas to keep in check (especially in the summer months). So today, we're going for it, even if it means ruffling some feathers. We're talking about the zone "down there" and how to keep it lovely while you're rocking that skimpy bathing suit. If you're uncomfortable, tough. You'll thank us later.
The hair in the bikini area grows just as regularly as the hair on the rest of your body and needs to be kept trimmed and tidy. Whatever form of hair removal you choose — shaving, waxing, sugaring, laser etc. — make sure you keep it up regularly. Hair growth cycles are different for everyone, so become familiar with how quickly your hair grows back. For waxing and sugaring, hair needs to be about ¼-inch to ½-inch long for efficient removal. Shaving can be done as often as every day or every few days (just be sure to exfoliate beforehand to prevent ingrown hairs), while laser is typically done every four-to-eight weeks.
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The skin around the bikini area is often prone to irritation and chafing, so try to treat it with the utmost care. Cleanse with a soothing body cleanser (preferably one that is antibacterial and free of scents and irritating ingredients). If you've just shaved or waxed, avoid hot environments or working out right away, as this can expose the area to sweat and may cause redness and irritation.
The bikini area is sensitive and is often exposed during the hot, sunny summer months. We would never deprive you of wearing that super-cute (and super-tiny) bikini, so make sure you don't neglect your bikini line when slathering on that SPF. Try a fragrance-free sunscreen that won't irritate the region, like La Roche-Posay Anthelios 45 Body.
Not only is sunscreen important to prevent sunburn and damage, but overexposure can also cause the area to darken over time. Be sure to reapply your SPF when having fun in the sun to prevent this! Other contributing factors such as sweat, chafing, shaving, and even some types of clothing can also cause darkening — waxing and moisturizing the area with natural olive oil can help reduce dark lines and prevent irritation. Scheduling a visit with your dermatologist is also recommended for treatment if the discoloration persists.
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New Zealand's Hore cited
New Zealand hooker Andrew Hore has been cited for allegedly striking Wales lock Bradley Davies during Saturday's Test in Cardiff.
Davies was laid out by what appeared to be a punch from behind by Hore just seconds into the All Blacks' 33-10 victory. The Cardiff Blues lock later went to hospital to undergo precautionary checks.
A Six Nations Committee statement said: "Andrew Hore, hooker for New Zealand, has been cited by the IRB's independent Citing Commissioner for allegedly striking an opponent during the match between Wales and New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday."
The statement continued: "The relevant incident occurred in the second minute of the match and involved Wales lock forward Bradley Davies.
"The time and date of the hearing, before the IRB's appointed independent judicial officer, have yet to be fixed."
Neither referee Craig Joubert nor his assistants saw the ugly incident, but New Zealand coach Steve Hansen had conceded he expected Hore to be cited.
Wales coach Warren Gatland was left distinctly unimpressed and said: "It does not look the best in the world. It looks like he (Davies) has been caught from behind.
"You do not associate the All Blacks as being a side that resort to cheap shots, and I hope that is not the case and that maybe it was an accident. Bradley was a big loss to us and it took us a bit of time to cope."
New Zealand called Chiefs hooker Hika Elliot into their squad in anticipation of Hore's citing, and with Keven Mealamu struggling with a calf problem ahead of next weekend's meeting with England at Twickenham.


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: 80 кв.м., на 1. этаже без лифта. кухня и ванная для частного пользования. только 1 остановка до центра. Оъект находится прямо в гей-районе. Ближайшая остановка общ. транспорта : Namesti Miru (Metro A). Языки, на которых говорит хозяин: Чешский и Английский.
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This attractive modern two double bedroom apartment has the perfect location: within easy walking distance of the centre and in the heart of Prague's gay quarter. It is suitable for 4 people but can accommodate up to 6.
The apartment is on Korunni street which runs parallel to Vinohradska, the main street in Vinohrady, the most well known district for Prague's gay bars and expat population. It is just a couple of minutes' walk from Namesti Miru metro and tram station and only a five minute walk away from Prague's famous Wenceslas Square. It is just around the corner from Prague's biggest gay club Club Maxx and within 10 minutes' walk of many other gay venues such as The Saints, Bar 21 and Termix. There are several good restaurants in the near vicinity including the very nice Mediterranean restaurant Perte opposite.
The apartment is on the first floor. It has two large bedrooms, one with an ensuite modern bathroom. There is also a second bathroom. The lounge has a Tv and there is free wifi and a safe for storing valuables. The fully equipped kitchen has a refrigerator
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made these babies for my sister when I go home this December- Would have liked to show them on but didn't really want my thighs showing in those things. She's skinny as hell and they would actually look cute. the side with the bow is open and closes with the two long ribbon pieces. I'm thinking of adding a little matching bra as well. I love the uglyness of the fabric... It reminds me of a 70year old woman in Miami's patio furniture but I thought it would be cute in small increments. Also using it as a purse lining for a bag I'm making her.
the scarf I just made, nothing special but I love the fabric so much. It's super long and one side is the wrong side of the fabric, which I also love.


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System won't boot up - Tried RMAing the PSU already and still not working
This is a question from tienflame:
If you're still getting absolutely no response from the system, my best guess would be motherboard since you've already RMAed your power supply once. The odds of two dead PSUs in a row are very remote.
also, if the motherboard does boot up, hook up the little two wire speaker to the motherboard (look in your manual) and see if you get a series of beeps, which is an error code (which you can look up also in your manual)
when i built it i forgot to post it like you said in one of your videos. i will try it to see if it post or not. Also my motherboard didnt come with wire speaker. I've checked everything. Also the nothing turns on my led lights doesnt and all the fans doesnt so i dont really know wat to do. Should i just try to RMA the 990FX and start from there?
other then checking that you've hooked up the power switch correctly, I believe a RMA would be your best solution.
ok i wil check to see if i hooked everything in correctly before doing anything else
ok so i check the headers, on the 24 header slot that connec to the motherboard there is a square-circuler brass/gold color thing that is missing. is that normal? if it isnt then how do i get new cord cuz i already RMA the power supply. its an AX 850 by corsair.
It's normal that one of the headers is missing a brass connector.
Time to install this naked, out of the case. Get everything out, and use the board's box as a temporary surface. Then use a single stick of ram, and the stock HSF for the CPU. Do not use any USB accessories (if possible). Make sure all connections are secure, and fire it up.
A motherboard on a cardboard box will look like this:
Make sure that in your case there are as many standoffs installed as there are holes for mounting on your motherboard.
Typically a standard ATX motherboard will have 9 brass standoffs that install into the case for mounting the motherboard. If there are 10 installed, then the 10th will be shorting out the bottom of the motherboard causing a short that will stop the machine from powering up.
Doing what 3.0 suggested is definitely your next step.
Have you tried a second power button? While that shouldn't be the cause of the problem as they typically don't fail. However if it saves you from RMAing a good board, it is worth a shot (best to eliminate the issues which you can check yourself, before sending out all your gear to find out it was a dead switch).
Don't take this the wrong way, but have you verified the power source that is feeding the PSU to be working? IE, other accessories on a power bar work fine / tried a different wall outlet - power bar outlet?
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Gulam Imran could only cry after his house was left badly damaged by a suspicious fire in the city's east end.
The blaze happened Tuesday in the early morning hours in a residential area located near Pharmacy Avenue and the Danforth. The blaze destroyed one home and badly damaged three others, including the house Imran bought just 18 months ago.
The fire caused massive smoke and water damage to his home.
"You can see the roof, it's totally burned," he told CBC News. "I couldn't control myself. I was crying."
Ontario's fire marshal is investigating the fire, which broke out at a house under construction at 141 Byng Ave.
Two other homes in the area were found doused with gasoline on Tuesday.
Damage from the fire is estimated at $1.25 million.
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Iggy Azalea Drops Some Sophomore Album News On Twitter
Don't expect a deluxe edition, Iggy fans.
Don't expect a deluxe edition, Iggy fans.
After singing and rapping along to Iggy's hits, the rapper and Corden go wedding dress shopping like true besties do.
"There will be a new tour planned around Iggy's new record to be released in 2016," a statement promised.
From Zayn's departure from One Direction to Madge's messy on-stage kiss with Drake, these are the moments that had our jaws dropping in 2015 so far.
We've selected our favorite videos of 2015 so far, from Taylor Swift's girl gang epic to Tinashe's shipyard spree.
The 2015 Billboard Music Awards took over Las Vegas on Sunday (May 17), and while there were many winners, it was Taylor Swift's night.
We can't wait for Iggy Azalea and Britney Spears' duet "Pretty Girls," so of course we were psyched when the "Fancy" rapper opened up about the collab to Access Hollywood.
If you've been on Facebook at all over the past few days you've probably seen this. It didn't take long to go viral after Sean Hayes posted it...
Cell phone numbers are a private thing right?
Have you ever gotten ticked off at someone who gave yours out without permission? Iggy Azalea has, and in fact it happened over the Grammy weekend.
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Jim Kershner's this day in history
Tue., Jan. 28, 2014
From our archives, 100 years ago
Dutch Jake Goetz, Spokane's mining-gambling-hotel impresario, found himself utterly besieged in Chicago by people who wanted to relieve him of his millions.
He was in Chicago to get married to the former Isabella Sweeney when a Chicago reporter wrote a story that said he was worth $10 million to $15 million. Soon, Dutch Jake had received "scores of communications," many addressed only to "Dutch Jake, Multimillionaire," all asking for financial help.
"It is said that there are 150,000 unemployed persons in Chicago, and the articles in the daily papers set them all on me," Dutch Jake said.
"Many of them were so insistent that friends advised me not to go out alone after dark."
He said the hotel lobby was "besieged with newspaper reporters and photographers the whole time we were there, and they made life a burden."
He said he wished he could find the reporter who wrote the original story and set him straight.
"No matter how hard I tried to convince them I was not a millionaire, but just plain Dutch Jake of the Coeur d'Alene Hotel, they would not believe me," he said. "And when I told them I had to borrow enough money to get to Chicago, they laughed at me."
For good reason. The idea that Dutch Jake had to borrow money to get to Chicago was just as laughable as the idea that he was worth the unfathomable sum of $15 million. The truth was no doubt somewhere in between.


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Arctic Blast Trailer (2010)
"-70 Degrees and Dropping!" 30 May 2010 Sci-Fi 92 mins
When a solar eclipse sends a colossal blast of super chilled air towards the earth, it then sets off a catastrophic chain of events that threatens to engulf the world in ice and begin a new Ice Age.
Watch the official Arctic Blast 2010 trailer in HD below or find more Arctic Blast videos on Vidimovie.


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The Soul of the Bone Trailer (2004)
22 January 2004 Factual 74 mins
"The Soul of the Bone" gradually reveals the apparently isolated existence of Dominguinhos, a 72-year-old hermit who lives inside a cave that juts off from a rock mountain. The film is composed of long silences in which the hermit executes his daily chores, such as cooking and cleaning, and of images that transcend his territory. Towards the end we discover that silence is commonplace in the hermit's life, the normal state in which time passes. Speech is the state of exception.
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Discussion in 'In-State Rivals' started by loljdmhn, Jan 9, 2010.
seriously jon...
Wow...you're dedicating an entire blog to refute the writings of one other blogger?
I guess that's your choice, but it seems you have a bit too much time on your hands...
Well, with the football season over and the ISU basketball team making it's annual turn to the dumps and the wrestling team playing second fiddle to Iowa I suppose certain ISU fans will need to find other more constructive things to do...
Seriously signing up on CF in a desperate attempt to get page hits?
This username's ip is a first hit on CF. So is it a clone fan or a hawk fan that got banned from HN doing this?
I vote for Hawk fan... just because it would be embarrassing to Cyclone fans to have someone this dumb in our fan base.
The only thing less relevant to me than Joh Miller's opinion is someone else's opinion on Jon Miller's opinion.
That blog site is a little creepy. Careful Jon, I think someone's watching you.
Wow. Creepy. Someone has no life.
You need a life.
I think it's great. Keep up the good work.
I don't read Jon's blog but I'm not surprised he claims Iowa is one of the top ten programs of the decade because they have the 15th best record over 8 of the 10 years in the decade after eliminating the 2 years he doesn't want to consider. But I really think you are giving him what he wants by giving him publicity, no matter how small the amount. The stupidity of Jon's "analysis" like that is so obvious it's best just to ignore it. But if you can't -- that's some good work outta' you. Keep it up.
By the way, you'll get a kick out of this since Jon loves to talk about how Iowa is a great bowl draw and would be picked ahead of Boise State, TCU, or any other mid-major:
Fiesta: TCU vs. Boise State
Attendance: 73,227
TV share: 8.2
TV viewers: 13.2 million
Orange: Iowa vs. Ga Tech
Attendance: 66,131
TV share: 7.1
TV viewers: 10.9 million
Feel free to put it in your blog. Jon's gotta have some good spin on those numbers, eh???
I think we found our blogger.
One Bowl was on a Monday night against weak competition from other Networks. The other was on a Tuesday Night against the number one show...yeah exactly the same thing.
And you calling anyone else's opinion stupid brings to mind pots and kettles for some reason...
+1....exactly what I was going to say.
Had the Orange Bowl been on either January 1st or even the 2nd or 3rd (maybe even the 4th), the game would have had MUCH better attendance/TV ratings....the Orange Bowl reps even admitted as much. The games date hurt it more than anything.
This...lol, great stuff.


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An aspect of fashion blogging that's important to me that I don't emphasize enough on this blog is shopping indie. So often I see "influencers" repping these major brands like H&M or Saks Fifth Ave, but I'm much more interested in getting to know small shop owners, makers, and designers since I'm also in the independent realm with Cats in My Closet (speaking of which, can you believe that I'm less than 100 followers away from my first 1,000 mark? If you want to give me a quick follow on Instagram, it would be much appreciated!)
When Nia Gould of Etsy shop Niaski agreed to do a collaboration, I was ecstatic because 1) she has the cat lady accessories I've always wanted and 2) she's the cat pun queen (for real though, this I Knead You Valentine's card is the cutest thing I've ever seen, and I want to buy like five of them for all of my girlfriends.) My favorites in her shop are the cat homages to famous artists such as Salvador Catli, Pablo Picatso, and Henri Catisse (I know, so good!!)
Outfit details + other musings after the jump!
Cat Terrarium + Cosmic Cat Pins - Niaski
Frida Catlo + Catus Tote Bags - Niaski
Sailor Scout Tee - Adorned by Chi
Pink beret - gift
Glasses - SEE
Denim Jacket - Vintage DKNY
Green leather skirt - Express (old)
White leather pumps - Zara
As I was piecing together this look, I really wanted to think of ways I can style enamel pins outside of my usual denim jacket fallback. My friend Kimi bought this bright pink beret for me when she was in France a few years ago, and I thought the pins would be SO cute as hat accessories. I've seen it done by more twee bloggers, and I absolutely love the way it turned out. Now if only I could get my hair to cooperate...
When I was out at lunch with Stephanie prior to this photoshoot, I was told that I looked like a "hipster" which is always white douchebag speak for any kind of artsy chick. I decided to run with it, and we found this colorful mural next to Taco Boy to take photos. Joke's on you, bro, cause these pics are awesome!
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December 12, 2015
MechWarrior Online gets major additions next spring
Piranha Games have a grand plan for MechWarrior Online and it all kicks off next year. Watch the presentation.
December 12, 2015
Piranha Games have a grand plan for MechWarrior Online and it all kicks off next year. Watch the presentation.By: Paul Younger December 12th, 2015
December 10, 2015
Ditch the old game client or try it out for the first time on Steam. Watch the trailer.By: Paul Younger December 10th, 2015
November 29, 2015
Piranha games want to keep development and features rolling beyond the Steam release next month.By: Paul Younger November 29th, 2015
November 14, 2015
Piranha Games launch MWO on Steam in what can be considered as a move to boost player numbers.By: Paul Younger November 14th, 2015
June 19, 2015
Good news for anyone in and around Oz.By: Paul Younger June 19th, 2015
December 12, 2014
It's been on the cards for a long time but it's finally here which might make the game a little more interesting. It looks like Piranha has knuckled down and released MechWarrior Online's Community Warfare…By: Paul Younger December 12th, 2014
September 7, 2014
Not sure I can forgive Piranha for using the word "epic" and it better be more "epic" than MWO. Update: The game has been revealed as Transverse. Mech Warrior Online players will be more than familiar with…By: Paul Younger September 7th, 2014
September 18, 2013
When MechWarrior Online was announced I was super excited, the MechWarrior franchise was brilliant as a game back in the good old days. When Piranha announced a new MechWarrior there was much excitement with cash…By: Paul Younger September 18th, 2013
July 3, 2013
Piranha Games have revealed that version 1.0 of MechWarrior Online will hit the internet on 17 September. Does this signal the end of the open beta, as the free-to-play game shifts to launch? Possibly! In…By: Tim McDonald July 3rd, 2013
December 19, 2012
A new patch for Mechwarrior Online was released this morning, adding 'conquest mode' to the game along with a number of other changes. 'Conquest' is a standard 'capture and hold' multiplayer mode, where five key…By: Peter Parrish December 19th, 2012
December 5, 2012
Some major updates from Piranha Games for MechWarrior Online this morning with some features that should please Mech pilots. In the latest patch, Piranha has added 8v8 custom group match making, Electronic Counter Measure Suite (ECM)…By: Paul Younger December 5th, 2012
November 21, 2012
A new Mech is coming to the open Beta of Mechwarrior Online this week, the Cataphract. Full details of the Cataphract variations are now up on the official site as they get ready for "Mechsgiving" this week….By: Paul Younger November 21st, 2012


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Complaint Review: Dave Brown "The Hatter" Custom Hats
- Dave Brown "The Hatter" Custom Hats
3054 Henrietta Road
Rochester, New York
United States of America
- Phone: 716-475-1791
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- Category: Clothing Stores
Dave Brown "The Hatter" Custom Hats Brownie Brothers Dry Cleaning Plant took the money, never made the hat...no refund ... He's a ripoff!!! Rochester, New York
In November of 2009 I called Mr. Brown and we agreed on the type of hat he would make for me. I received an email stating that the hat would be shipped when completed.
When I had heard nothing from him by January of 2010, I called and emailed to follow up. I heard nothing, so I sent an email stating that I wanted to end the process and go to another hat maker. Mr. Brown emailed me and stated that he had cancer and was behind on his orders. He further stated that he would be caught up shortly and I would receive the hat at that time.
Throught the Spring and Summer of 2010 my sister in law, who originally ordered the "Gift Certificate" followed up several times attempting to get her money back. Mr. Brown never responded.
It is now April of 2011, I don't have a hat, and my wife's family never received a refund.
Dave Brwon is dishonest. Do not give Dave Brown one dollar of your money!!!!
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Fans of smaller, lightweight trailers in the U.S. will have more to cheer about this year. The nüCamp RV company (designers and manufacturers of the Cirrus truck camper) are bringing the popular [email protected] 400 camper to the states.
nüCamp RV's [email protected] 400 brings the European design to U.S. roads.
Europe has a leg up in the lightweight trailer department and have been producing campers and "caravans" for their smaller vehicles for decades. The U.S. has been slower to catch on. However, companies like nüCamp see the benefit in the European styling and technology and want to bring it to U.S. highways and campgrounds.
The interior of the 400 features separate sleeping and dining areas.
nüCamp CEO Scott Hubble wanted to bring a larger model of the cute [email protected] camper to the market and felt the 400 featured what many lightweight trailer fans would want in a stylish package. In addition, the 400 is still under 2,500 lb.
"There is a massive gap between the [email protected] and the "next step up" in high quality travel trailers. Currently, no one is occupying that space. Obviously, we want to retain all of our [email protected] clients that are "graduating" as well as appeal to the larger market." — nüCamp CEO Scott Hubble
The queen bed features a rear window for ventilation and light.
The [email protected] 400 is longer than the original [email protected] trailer to accommodate a separate bed and dining space. The curved, two seat dining area can be made into a cozy bed for one. In addition, the rear queen bed can fit two people comfortably with a large window above the bed for ventilation.
The dining area can be converted into a single bed.
The galley kitchen features a large sink, two-burner stove, Norcold three-way refrigerator and a Fantastic Fan. A wet bath is next to the kitchen, with a fold-up sink & swinging faucet, an RV toilet and a handheld shower nozzle. Next to the wet bath is a full-length closet with shelving.
The innovative door has storage, a garbage container and a fire extinguisher.
A few innovative ideas have been integrated into the 400. The front window by the dining area can be opened, the potable water tank port can be locked, and the front door contains space to store garbage and a small fire extinguisher.
The [email protected] 400 also has a full closet with shelving.
The 400 also features the [email protected]'s signature round windows, pull-down screens and shades, integrated audio and video system, and a pivoting TV at the foot of the bed.
The wet bath has a drop-down sink that can be stored against the wall.
The second prototype of the [email protected] 400 was created in December and production will begin January 2017. Until April 2017, the [email protected] 400 will be distributed with nüCamp RV's former partner, Little Guy Worldwide, but after that the 400's will be available from dealers around the country. They are expected to sell for about $30,000.
Check out this video from Haydocy Airstream & RV on Youtube for a closer look at the [email protected] 400 trailers:


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Event Name: Annual Pony Swim and Auction
Number of Years: 90
Date of Event:
July 29, 2015 – Pony Swim normally held at the earliest morning slack tide which is usually between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. An approximate window of time will be announced on Tuesday.
July 30, 2015: Auction of foals beginning at 8 a.m. and usually ending by noon.
July 31, 2015: Return Swim to be held at the earliest morning slack tide. An approximate time will be announced on Wednesday.
Admission Fee: None
Location: Swim can be viewed from Memorial Park (7427 Memorial Park Drive) located off East Side Road. Auction is held at the Carnival Grounds located at 3648 Main Street.
Contact Person: Evelyn Shotwell Phone: 757-336-6161
Address: 6733 Maddox Blvd., Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
E-mail address: firstname.lastname@example.com Fax: 757-336-1242
Website address: www.chincoteaguechamber.com
Description of Event:
Wednesday, July 29: The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company's annual Pony Penning always takes place on the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in the month of July. The world famous Chincoteague Ponies swim from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island (less than 1000 yards) on Wednesday at the first "slack tide". The first foal ashore is named King or Queen Neptune and is given away in a raffle later that day at the Carnival Grounds. The Carnival opens immediately after the swim. Proceeds from this event fund the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company. Monies are used for maintenance and purchase of equipment and care of the pony herd. A free shuttle runs the day of the swim to transport the 40,000 attendees to the swim site since parking is very limited to handicap only at Memorial Park.
Thursday, July 30: From 8:00 a.m. until noon an auction is held at the Carnival Grounds. People begin arriving around 7:00 a.m. to get a front row seat. The number of foals sold each year is determined by the Fire Company. The ponies are checked and cleared by veterinarians before being released to their new owners. Cash, Master Card, and Visa are accepted as payment.
Friday, July 31: Adult ponies swim back to Assateague Island to live another year in the wild.
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Sydney (Paddington)
ADFAS Sydney are very proud of being the oldest society in Australia. In 2017 we are looking forward to a very interesting series of 6 International lectures, 2 lectures by Australian experts and 3 full Special Interest Days.
Executive 2017
Lavinia Montgomery
Ph: (02) 9331 3640
Vice Chairman & Treasurer:
Andrew McWhinnie
Ph: (02) 9315 8532
Secretary/Membership Secretary:
Sarah Burns
104/2 Langley Avenue
Cremorne NSW 2090
Ph: (02) 9953 1244
Programme for 2017
Thursday 2nd March
Families at War
Paul Atterbury
In 2014 Paul Atterbury wrote a book that told the story of the First World War through the experiences of one hundred families. These stories were personal, hitherto unrecorded and generally known only within the family circle. They covered the experiences of officers and other ranks from all services, at war in many campaigns and countries, at home and abroad, and included men and women from Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Germany. In the process, many family secrets were revealed, offering a valuable insight into the broad experience of war and the impact of death, destruction and survival. In this talk, Paul revisits a number of those who took part, and tells their stories via memories, photographs and objects saved from the conflict that are treasured by the families as their vital and personal connections to their past.
Thursday 6th April
Carrick Hill: A Collection to Live In
Richard Heathcote AUST
Richard is a graduate of The Arts Council of Great Britain. He researches, writes and broadcasts about garden history. Carrick Hill was created in the mid 1930's and has the most significant collection of British mordern art in this country, along with major works by French artists such as Gaugin and Boudin.
Thursday 11th May
The Tiger in Asian Art
Zara Fleming NADFAS
Intriguing and beautiful, tigers are some of the most awe-inspiring and mysterious creatures on earth. Feared and revered in equal measures, they have inspired countless legends, beliefs and works of art. This lecture explores the significance of the tiger as a symbol of power and protection in its Asian homeland, illustrated by a diverse range of art and artefacts. The tiger is seen in early Chinese bronzes, Japanese netsukes, Indian paintings, Tibetan rugs and other Asian works of art. It will also comment on the current situation of the tiger and how this magnificent animal now faces the threat of extinction. Zara co-curated "The Tiger in Asian Art" for Asia House in 2010.
Friday 12th May – Interest Day
Buddhism: The Sacred Art of Tibet
Bhutan: Kingdom of The Thunder Dragon
Zara Fleming NADFAS
Isolated from the outside world for centuries, Tibet is home to a rich artistic tradition inspired by the teachings of Buddhism. Buddhism began in India during the 5th century BCE and over the centuries developed into three distinct paths – the Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana. Both the Mahayana and the Vajrayana introduced an extraordinary system of visual imagery and it was these two traditions that permeated Tibet from the 7th century onwards. This lecture explores the wealth of this sacred artistic tradition – and explains how the paintings and sculptures are created, what they are used for and explores some of the stylistic characteristics over the centuries.
Zara will also give a general introduction to the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, known by its inhabitants as Druk Yul or land of the Thunder Dragon. This is a reference to the Drukpa tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism that permeates every aspect of Bhutanese life. This lecture explores the history, art and culture of this extraordinary country, which for centuries has preserved its traditional Buddhist values.
Thursday 15th June
South East Asia: From Borobodur to Angkor
Professor Adrian Vickers AUST
Adrian works at the University of Sydney where he holds a personal chair in South East Asian Studies. This lecture is about the way SE Asia took Hindu and Buddhist ideas from India and created their own distinctive styles of temple building, sculpture and relief carving and highlights the importance of water as a link between art, religion and rice production.
Thursday 6th July
Reflection & Illusion: The Jan Van Eyck & His Contemporaries
Dr Sophie Oosterwijk NADFAS
Jan van Eyck's Arnolfi Portrait (1434) in the National Gallery in London is justly famous. Although the identity of the portrayed couple remains an enigma, the painting with its convincingly rendered textures is a masterpiece of seeming realism, especially the clever addition of a convex mirror and the detailed reflections in it. This sense of realism was the hallmark of Van Eyck's art, for which he has been highly admired over the centuries. This lecture focuses on the illusion of realism in the art of Jan van Eyck and his contemporaries, including the play with mirrors and reflections in the works of other Early Netherlandish artists inspired by Van Eyck. You may expect to be dazzled by his virtuosity in oil paint.
Friday 7th July – Interest Day
True to Life? Dutch Genre Painting in Vermeer's Golden Age
Dr Sophie Oosterwijk NADFAS
This interest day is a combination of themes discussed in the lectures 'Home Sweet Home' and 'Wine, Women and Song': together they address the subject of apparent realism in Dutch painting.
On the surface, seventeenth-century society in the Dutch Republic might strike modern viewers as staunchly calvinistic, especially in portraits of merchants and dignitaries with their wives, all in stern black outfits and stiff white collars. Nonetheless, there was clearly another side to society, as genre paintings can reveal to us. Genre paintings are often described simply as scenes of everyday life, but there is usually more to them than that. Whereas scenes in the work of Johannes Vermeer may seem above reproach with their sense of respectibility and even serenity, he did work in the same context as his contemporaries Pieter de Hooch, Jan Steen and Gabriel Metsu, to name but a few.
Thursday 10th August
Tantrums & Tiaras: Backstage at The Royal Opera House
Nigel Bates NADFAS
We take a look at the life backstage at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in London and the tribulations and triumphs of working with the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet companies. Simply putting on the performances is not enough – there has to be encouragement for the audience to spend quite large amounts of money to attend a performance. We look at the way artistic inspirations, the people involved and the unique building all function together to create world-class opera and ballet in a unique environment.
Thursday 7th September
A Woman Artist Looks at Women Painters
Ghislaine Howard NADFAS
Is there a distinctive quality to paintings made by women? Looking at works by both men and women of the same subject, painted at the same periods of history, we will have the opportunity to ponder on what it is to experience the world through a woman's eyes. This is guaranteed to surprise as so many fabulous women painters are still relatively little known today, including of course such wonderful Australian artists as Margaret Olley, Margaret Preston, Thea Proctor and Grace Cossington Smith. Guaranteed to be of interest to the male members of the audience as well!
Friday 8th September – Interest Day
A Marriage Made in Heaven: Drawing & Painting
Ghislaine Howard NADFAS
An opportunity to explore the magical and mysterious marriage of drawing and painting. By seeing how painting and drawing work together in a dramatic dialogue of line, colour and texture, Ghislaine will offer a 'toolkit' that will enable us to unlock the mysteries and pleasures of works of art anywhere, in any place. This is a very interesting and useful insight into looking at paintings.
Thursday 5th October
An Ideal Partnership – Lutyens & Jekyll
James Bolt NADFAS
The last two decades of the nineteenth century reverberated with the row amongst gardeners and architects. At a stroke, the problem was solved by the partnership between Gertrude Jekyll and Edwin Lutyens, so that a house by Lutyens with a garden by Jekyll became an Edwardian ideal. Together they designed gardens with a strong architectural background, softened by luxuriant planting in the natural style advocated by Robinson. Their partnership thrived in the brash, new-moneyed Edwardian era, but the First World War ended that golden afternoon and as Lutyens became distracted by the creation of New Delhi and Miss Jekyll, almost blind, became more and more reluctant to leave Munstead Wood, so the gardens they designed together were fewer and further between.
The annual membership subscription is $145, AFTER 1 July $80.00
Lectures are held upstairs at the Paddington-Woollahra RSL at 12 noon and 6.30pm.
Sandwiches and wine are served after each lecture.
The Interest Days are held at the Royal Sydney Golf Club, Kent Road, Rose Bay from 10am until 3pm. Morning tea and lunch are included. Fee: $80.00 for members, $90.00 for guests.
Guests are most welcome at all lectures. The fee for guests is $25.00 per lecture.
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by Tara King • 30/09/2015 • Country business • 0 Comments
Designers and lifelong friends, Kate and Jo established their business, Katey and Josephine, in 2012. After dropping their children off at school they step into their 'business shoes' (i.e. slippers!), put the kettle on and get to work, designing stylish home textiles and accessories from their studio in Yorkshire…
How did Katey and Josephine come about?
Way back in 1984, we met at school, aged 7, and have been friends ever since, enjoying many art and textiles lessons together. In 1998 we talked about owning our own business and selling our homemade wares, but life got in the way. It wasn't until 2012 that we decided to really make a go of it.
Describe the design process.
Our starting points are very varied, and that's what keeps it interesting for us. For example, we may stitch, collage, draw, or paint, to create the initial design. We scan in these designs in order to rework them digitally, finishing with a digital pattern that may then need to be adapted – we always consider the end product and how the design is translated onto it.
What inspires your designs?
Having been friends for so many years, our interests and likes are often very similar, and so our inspiration is often very similar too. We love colour, pattern, natural features, unusual ways of seeing things and discovering art in the mundane. We also enjoy finding inspiration in local galleries, art and architecture.
What's the secret to a happy partnership in business?
30 years of friendship!
How do you choose your manufacturers and why?
It is important to us that all our products are 'Made in the UK'. We like to visit our manufacturers and build a relationship with them – this can only help to create quality products that we are proud of. Many of our manufacturers are family-run businesses and so there is a mutual appreciation and support for how small businesses run.
What's your favourite countryside moment?
Living in Yorkshire there are many that we have shared together, but we both have very happy memories of climbing Snowdonia together in the late 90s. It was a stunning autumnal scene with amazing views
Describe your creative style in three words.
Authentic, fresh and friendly.


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Although the company is starting things off by tossing in 100,000 packs, they'll also be looking for donations from collectors and industry types. Part of the plan includes donation drives at major hobby events like the National as well as establishing drop off points at hobby shops. The program will include Upper Deck products in all sports as well as non-sport.
If you have sealed packs of Upper Deck cards you'd like to donate to the cause, they can be sent to the following address:
Operation Gratitude/California Army National Guard
Attn. Upper Deck's Million Pack Drive to Support the Troops
17330 Victory Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA 91406
This isn't the first time a card manufacturer has sent cards to troops. In 1991 Topps caused a huge stir when they not only sent 1991 Topps Baseball cards to US troops fighting in Operation Desert Shield, they were customized with a special foil logo. As cards began to trickle back, they became an instant hit and still command a decent price today. This PSA 10 Frank Thomas finished for $560 a couple days ago.


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I seem to have few words at the moment. However, these circles seem to express better than words can the sense of delicious wholeness life is offering us at the moment. Our neighbour made this mandala for his mother's birthday from pictures taken around our magical hamlet; my oldest friend with whom I shared a room between the ages of eleven and seventeen is taking her sabbatical in a gite down the road; I am working on a book proposal and measurements for the hemp gallery floor were taken today by a team of dancing organic gnomes.
We spent this morning in bed dreaming up an escape from the sudden intensity. Julian imagines us on a beach somewhere with nothing to paint, nothing to wrap or post, no-one to answer - just circles to draw in the sand……
An hour spent looking at cheesy tower-block package holidays on the internet cured us of that (though I still think a weekend in Marrakesh would be great) and we have decided to try and stay present with it all.


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Turning the current understanding of ethnicity and nationalism on its head, Wimmer (political and cultural change, U. of Bonn, Germany) argues that the political and economic bases of modernity itself rest on ethnic and nationalist principles. He argues that there was a shadowy side of the modernist project of the democratic nation-state, in that new forms of exclusion based on belonging to a national or ethnic group were developed. In contrast to authoritarian pre-modern empires that integrated a hierarchical, yet universal political order, principles of political participation and equality before the law were intimately connected to excluding certain peoples. Focusing on Mexico, Iraq, and Switzerland, Wimmer explores the process of exclusion and looks at the process by which the marginalized, after the growth of their own bourgeoisie, begin to assert their rights to be included in citizenship. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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New for Winter 2016/17, we are pleased to introduce this exclusive boutique to our programme. One of the oldest hotels in Wengen, and completely renovated throughout a few years ago, it offers great hospitality, modern alpine-style interior and is renowned for its food. The Männlichen lift and mountain railway to Kleine Scheidegg for access to the skiing are 5 and 8 minutes' walk away respectively. All our twin and single rooms are south-facing with balcony and have bath or shower, TV, telephone, safe, radio, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers.
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•Part of the Jungfrau ski area •Quintessential mountain village •Lauberhorn World Cup piste
Wengen lies on a sunny shelf beneath some of the most recognisable mountains in the Alps - the north face of the Eiger, the Jungfrau and the Schilthorn. The fantastic skiing isn't the only reason this picturesque resort has seen returning visitors (James Bond included) for centuries: excellent restaurants, exciting excursions, abundant activities and fascinating history are also massive draws.
Great for •Families •Scenery •Foodies
Snow Report: Top 30cm, Bottom 20cm
Snow Forecast: 2cm expected this week
Snow History: November average depth 25.83cm
Approx. airport transfer times depend on conditions:
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Wengen lift pass price last reported as CHF 323.00 (adult 6 day). Ask for a quote when booking Hotel Schonegg.
Night skiing: Yes
Wengen has NSEW facing slopes.
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1/2 c. sugar
2 T. cornstarch
1 c. cold water
4 c. fresh or frozen blueberries
For topping, in a large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Add blueberries. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cover and keep warm.
*Great served with Blueberry Pancakes or Ice cream
The consistency is more like a blueberry topping, then a syrup. It's perfect because it's not too sweet, but just sweet enough. It does take a lot of blueberries to make.


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|House of Lords
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|Financial provisions.
| 156. - (1) There shall be paid out of money provided by Parliament-
| (2) There shall be charged on and paid out of the Consolidated Fund any increase attributable to this Act in the sums to be charged on and paid out of that Fund under any other Act.
|General interpretation.
| 157. - (1) In this Act-
|"accounting unit" and "party with accounting units" shall be construed in accordance with section 24(11);
|"bequest" includes any form of testamentary disposition;
|"body", without more, means a body corporate or any combination of persons or other unincorporated association;
|"broadcaster" has the meaning given by section 35(2);
|"business" includes every trade, profession and occupation;
|"central organisation", in relation to a registered party, shall be construed in accordance with section 24(11);
|"the Commission" means the Electoral Commission;
|"document" means a document in whatever form it is kept;
|"enactment" includes-
|"functions" includes powers and duties;
|"the Great Britain register" and "the Northern Ireland register" mean the registers of political parties referred to in section 22(2)(a) and (b) respectively;
|"local election", in relation to Northern Ireland, means a local election within the meaning of the Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962;
|"local government election" means a local government election within the meaning of section 191, 203 or 204 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 or an election under Part II of the Local Government Act 2000 for the return of an elected mayor;
|"market value", in relation to any property, means the price which might reasonably be expected to be paid for the property on a sale in the open market;
|"minor party" means (in accordance with section 32(1)) a party registered in the Great Britain register in pursuance of a declaration falling within section 26(2)(d);
|"modifications" includes additions, omissions and amendments;
|"organisation" includes any body corporate and any combination of persons or other unincorporated association;
|"property" includes any description of property, and references to the provision of property accordingly include the supply of goods;
|"qualified auditor" means (subject to subsection (2)) a person who is, in accordance with section 25 of the Companies Act 1989 or Article 28 of the Companies (Northern Ireland) Order 1990 (eligibility for appointment), eligible for appointment as a company auditor;
|"record" means a record in whatever form it is kept;
| "registered party" means a party registered under Part II of this Act;
| "treasurer", in relation to a registered party, means registered treasurer.
| (2) A person is not a qualified auditor in relation to any registered party or any other body or individual if he is-
| For this purpose "officer or employee" does not include an auditor.
| (3) References in this Act to a person standing for election in the name of a registered party shall be construed in accordance with section 21(6).
| (4) References in this Act (in whatever terms) to payments out of public funds are references to any of the following, namely-
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| (5) References in this Act to conditions, in the context of grants being made subject to conditions, include conditions requiring repayment of the grants in specified circumstances.
|Interpretation: donations.
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|Short title, commencement, transitional provisions and extent.
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| (9) Part IX and paragraphs 2 and 3 of Schedule 12 and paragraphs 12 and 13 of Schedule 23 extend to England, Wales and Scotland.
| (10) Subject to any express limitation contained in this Act, the extent of any amendment or repeal made by this Act is the same as that of the enactment amended or repealed.
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Kaye, Lenny
From Library of Congress Name Authority File
Kaye, Lenny
Instance Of
Scheme Membership(s)
Collection Membership(s)
- Kaye, Leonard Jay, 1946-
Additional Information
Birth Date
- 19461227
Has Affiliation
- Organization: Rutgers University
Birth Place
- male
Associated Language
Field of Activity
Exact Matching Concepts from Other Schemes
- found: Waylon, 1996: CIP t.p. (Lenny Kaye)
- found: LC data base, 1/24/96 (hdg.: Kaye, Lenny)
- found: Looking for Johnny, 2014: (Lenny Kaye, interviewee)
- found: Wikipedia, September 29, 2015: (Lenny Kaye, born December 27, 1946, is an American guitarist, composer, and writer who is best known as a member of the Patti Smith Group; born in New York, New York; graduated from Rutgers University in 1967; as a musician, writer, and record producer has been involved with an array of artists and bands, as well as writing for a wide range of periodicals)
- found: Lennykaye.com, September 29, 2015: (Lenny Kaye; after the Patti Smith Group dissolved in 1979, Lenny joined the Jim Carroll Band as well as fronting his own Lenny Kaye Connection; has also been a record producer)
- found: Familysearch.org, September 29, 2015: (Lenny Kaye, Leonard Jay Kaye)
Change Notes
- 1996-01-24: new
- 2015-10-03: revised
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Quest for Camelot Trailer (1998)
"An evil knight gives nobility a bad name." 15 May 1998 Fantasy, Animated, Drama 86 mins
During the times of King Arthur, Kayley is a brave girl who dreams of following her late father as a Knight of the Round Table. The evil Ruber wants to invade Camelot and take the throne of King Arthur, and Kayley has to stop him.
Watch the official Quest for Camelot 1998 trailer in HD below or find more Quest for Camelot videos on Vidimovie.