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Believe it or not, there are people who don't buy solar panels because they feel that they ruin the beauty of their homes. Fortunately, new developments are constantly in the pipeline and there are more and more products that can be invisibly incorporated into the house. For example, roof tile solar panels. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Close your eyes, say 'solar panel' and what immediately comes to mind are very noticeable, rectangular, shiny, black or dark blue plates mounted on a roof with racks and rods. Sometimes function comes before form, but it's not always pretty. Especially for old buildings with traditional character, a solar panel can be quite a disfiguring thing.
Is solar roof tile an alternative?
But things can also be different. Manufacturers are working hard on products whose aesthetics pass the test with flying colours even by the most discerning people. For several years now there have been solar panels on the market that can hardly be distinguished from ordinary ceramic tiles.
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Several manufacturers, such as Solarmass and Smartfroof, provide such a product. The shapes vary: from flat to curved tile variants like we're familiar seeing in ordinary roof tiles. They also come in different colours, so they come not only in black, but also in different shades of terracotta (orange/brown), grey and green. These cells can be placed directly on the battens. The cells can be easily attached, thereby creating a custom‐built panel – no – a custom‐built roofing, we should say. And a roof that is indistinguishable from an ordinary roof: but one that generates your own energy invisibly!
Lower efficiency, but more square metres
Only advantages? No, unfortunately not. Solar roof tile is more expensive than solar panels, which today are competitively priced. The efficiency per square metre is also lower. On the other hand, if you can cover the whole roof and thereby gain a larger surface area, you can essentially offset the lower efficiency. On the other hand, the installation costs are generally higher than with a 'straightforward' solar panel installation.
In short, all in all, the payback period for such solar cell roof tiles will be considerably longer than for regular solar panels. But for those for whom the appearance of the tile and the environment is important, 'solar tiles' are definitely worth considering.
A matter of patience…?
Those who want to put off the decision for solar panels may wish to give it a wait‐and‐see approach. At one time today's solar panels were also extremely expensive. It was only through subsidies or tax incentives that they became cost‐effective. Now that the prices for the panels have dropped so much that even without all the perks you can recoup the costs in no time. Whether solar roof tile will ever reach the same price level or not is the question. At the moment, 'design' comes at a price. Moreover, solar roof tiles will probably never be produced in the same large quantities as solar panels are.
A good suggestion for those who don't want to wait that long: get some advice from your supplier on coloured panels. Or on ultra‐thin versions that you can install on your roof in an almost "recessed" way, to make them a bit easier on the eyes.


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Behavior, Learning, and Emotions in DMD SMDF Conference 2014 Stockholm, Sweden. James Poysky, PhD Clinical Assistant Professor Baylor College of Medicine. Overview. How common are behavior and learning concerns in DMD? Causes of behavior and learning problems in DMD Coping with DMD
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How are the boys coping?
Hendriksen, Poysky, Schrans, Shouten, Aldenkamp, Vles, 2008; Fitzpatrick et al 1986; Liebowitz et al 1981
Social Problems: 34%
Hinton, Nereo, Fee, Cyrulnik, 2006
Abi Daoud, Dooley, Gordon 2004; Bothwell , Dooley , Gordon , MacAuley, Camfield 2002; Poysky & Kinnett , 2009; Nereo, Fee, Hinton, 2003
Knuesel et al. Eur J Neurosci., 11:4457-62 (1999); Vaillend & Billard, Hippocampus, 12:713-717 (2002); Kueh, Head, Morley, Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol. 2008 Feb;35(2):207-10
Cotton, Voudouris, Greenwood 2001; Hinton, De Vivo, Nereo, Goldstein, Stern 2000; Hinton, De Vivo, Nereo, Goldstein, Stern 2001;Cyrulnik, Fee, De Vivo, Goldstein, Hinton 2007; Hendriksen, Vles 2006; Hinton, Nereo, Fee, Cyrulnik 2006; Cotton, Crowe, Voudouris 1998; Wicksell, Kihlgren, Melin, Eeg-Olofsson 2004; Donders, Taneja 2009
40% may have a learning disorder despite normal intelligence.
Dyslexia: Difficulty learning to read
Dyscalculia: Difficulty learning mathematics
Dysgraphia: Difficulty with writing
• Difficulty with:
Elementary + Beyond
• Difficulty with :
•Guessing at words
• Dropping word endings ("slow" instead of "slowly")
• Slow, laborious, or "dysfluent" reading
Signs to look for:
Attention-deficit disorder: 12% – 30% in DMD
(with or without hyperactivity-impulsivity)
Blurts things out
Easily frustrated
Too loud
Hendriksen & Vles 2008; Poysky & Lotze, 2008; Hinton et al. 2006
Avoids work
Overly focused on fun
Easily distracted
Messy and disorganized
Difficulty following directions
Oppositional, argumentative, & explosive behavior:
52% of boys with DMD?
Hard-headed, gets stuck on things
Rigid expectations
Difficulty adjusting to unexpected outcomes
Difficulty controlling anger
Blames others
Difficulty anticipating consequences
Doesn't learn from mistakes
Punishment escalates behavior
(Poysky, Hodges, Lotze – unpublished data)
"HANGRY" = Hungry + Angry
after eating food
Increased risk of:
Hendriksen & Vles 2007
Autism: 3-19%
Signs to look for:
Wu et al. 2005; Hendriksen & Vles, 2008; Darke, Bushby, Le Couteur,
McConachie, 2006; Hinton et al 2006
Bushby K, Finkel R, Birnkrant DJ, Case L, Clemens P, Cripe L, Kaul A, Kinnett K, McDonald C, Pandya S, Poysky J, Shapiro F, Tomezsko J, Constantin C, DMD Care Considerations Working Group. The diagnosis and management of Duchenne muscular dystrophy – part 1. Diagnosis, pharmacological and psychosocial management. Lancet Neurology 2010;9(1):77-93.
Recommended testing/assessments
Social interventions
Educational interventions
Psychiatric Medication
Family interventions
Other therapies
Thank youSMDF and boys/young men with DMD!treat-nmd.euTREAT NMD: Family Care Guidelines parentprojectmd.org Education Matters: Learning and Behavior Guide (Poysky) Psychology of Duchenne (Hendriksen)

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Chantal, an advocate involved in defending homeless illegal immigrant, decides to refurbish her flat. Following her convictions she calls Columbian workers led by an unforeseeable architect. In the mean time a former client decides he is in love with her, her son and daughter are becoming nearly homeless since the flat's walls are demolished, the architect has new plans every day, an irregular workers fall in love with Chantal too and dance with her daughter, Martin (the son) still continue to roller blade around... Could the works go forward in this mess?
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This year's Round 2 of Opinion Battles is all about our Favorite Oscar-winning Performance from an Actor in a Leading or Supporting Role. Just in time for the awards season, right? With the announcement of the 2017 nominees for the Academy Awards, we're talking about the right stuff. I'm not exactly a huge follower of Academy Awards, Maybe when I was younger, then took a big break and only got back into it because of the blog, so as I looked at the names, one role stood out to me and that's Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs! There are some great choices here! Head on over and check it out! See which you like and drop a vote!


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All sorts of Chinese food and delicacies also lined the street and for 2 Yuan, I got to taste my first 'sio pao' in
This was my first and last real day in Shanghai since im to leave through the T168 train at 8pm, so I again revisited the Bund before actually going back to the hostel to collect my stuff and then to the train station.
The station was packed with people (almost all Chinese). There were separate waiting rooms for different trains, and there were only 2 foreigners in my room, me included. Surprisingly, Mark, who was from the same hostel I stayed and whom I talked to this morning, also got fed up of the city and was able to get tickets for the same train I was going to take. We boarded the train at around 7:55 and was relieved that the train left as scheduled: 20:08 • on the dot.
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*Disclosure: CraftProjectIdeas.com provided me with some of the supplies for this project.
I always have Christmas music playing in December.
Which is why I decided to use Christmas carols as a loose theme for our craft projects this holiday season.
One of my favorite carols is Joy To the World, especially when it's sung by a full choir. (Here's a lovely version if you want to take a listen.)
We took a little DIY Mod Podge (decoupage medium), a world map, and some cardboard to make these fun and sparkly reminders of the song.
Supplies Needed:
Homemade glitter Mod Podge (see below for instructions)
Paint brushes
Thin cardboard (cereal or cracker boxes work best)
World map (recycle one you own or print a new one)
Permanent markers
String for hanging
DIY Mod Podge:
Iridescent glitter
You'll want to begin with a map.
We used colored pencils to color in an old outline map I had. You can use any map you might have, a state or city map would also world for this project.
If you don't have a map you can cut up, National Geographic Education has an online map maker that you can use to create and print a world map.
Cut a rectangle from both your cardboard and your map of equal sizes.
DIY Glitter Mod Podge (decoupage medium): To make your decoupage medium, you will need one part glue to one part water. I mixed the two up in a small container with a tight fitting lid. Add the two ingredients together and shake until they combine. Then, add a generous amount of glitter to the mixture and shake again. I used the iridescent glitter from CraftProjectIdeas.com. Add a lot of glitter to your mixture. Once it's in the glue, it won't scatter about your house!
Brush a coating of your decoupage medium on your cardboard and press the map down on top.
Add another layer of the decoupage medium to the top of your map. Just add a thin coating, otherwise you'll be waiting all day for the map to dry.
We added an extra shake of glitter on top of our glue, since we didn't think our maps were quite glittery enough.
While the maps were drying (we waited about an hour), I made a simple template for our ornaments.
I used some of the scrap cardboard and wrote the word joy in big letters. I then cut around the letters.
If you're not feeling artsy enough to make the word art, make a simple oval template.
Once your maps have dried, trace the outline of your template onto the back of your cardboard.
Cut around your outline.
Using your marker, trace the letters onto the front of your map. If you made an oval template, simply write the word "joy" in big letters on your map.
Punch holes in both sides of your ornament and add your string.
Your glittery Joy to the World ornaments is ready to hang on your tree!
What is your favorite Christmas carol?
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text: Hi we are hoping to move to this park next week, on recommendation but how near is town, could some-one give me an idea. Currently at Marjal, but finding distances from anywhere frustrating also Peter can only just manage to walk to the restaurant or pool, so we can't risk trying to get to Castral. We were going to stay longer, but didn't bring the car cos of the A frame saga Mixed weather last few days some rain and even hailstones this afternoon but seems a lot warmer than home. Regards


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Actually, I've just been in contemplation mode, mainly. When I was a child, that would have meant sitting on top of a rock, down by a neighborhood creek (thoughtlessly trespassing on someone's property, but it didn't matter in those days), feet in the cold, rushing water. As an adult, I prefer to perch on a softer landing spot. I often have a book too.
First of all, I'd like to thank everyone in my last post for being so encouraging about my writing, my perspective, my voice on this topic. You have given me pause. I had pretty much given up on writing about weight-loss maintenance, at least in any compensated fashion. It is nice to think that others find my thoughts worthy.
While I haven't entirely given up on writing on this topic, I am going to postpone and turn my attentions elsewhere. Mid-September, I enter training in the Clinical Pastoral Education program for St. Luke's Hospital in my hometown of Kansas City.
Back in January, a close friend died, one who had been encouraging me to plumb spiritual depths, ponder imponderables and (as she had done) go to seminary. Her career path led her to edit a national religious publication for a time and serve as a congregational pastor for a time. I was shaped most, however, by being present for nearly all of the penultimate chapter of her life, in which she was technically mostly retired (but spent her days advancing peace in creative ways), and parts of her final chapter (as I could travel, and as time allowed). It occurred to me that being present, God's emissary, during people's most important and challenging chapters would make for meaningful work, especially once my nest goes empty in five years (a chapter I'd like to plan for).
Muriel and I met shortly after she had had a radical mastectomy following breast cancer. At the time, she decided not to follow up with chemotherapy. She preferred to fortify her body's defenses against the internal enemy, through nutrition and other means, rather than try to poison it and herself. Her children were grown, her obligations on this earthly plain mostly met, so she claimed the luxury of declining an ugly fight, knowing her decision might result in a shorter, if more comfortable, life. Actually, however, her strategy kept her alive for nine lovely years. Years that would change me. Read the rest of this entry »


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Whether it's for a job change, to be closer to family, or simply for new beginnings, moving to a new state is an exciting time. But it can also be a big undertaking. There are a lot of moving parts (no pun intended) in the process, and there may be some facets to your new residency you didn't even think of or know about.
Here are a few things to consider before and during the big move.
Moving Companies
Whether you want to do the physical moving yourself or would rather hire someone, it's important to know what you're getting into beforehand.
When it comes to moving companies, the old adage "you get what you pay for" couldn't be any more appropriate. Just because they're cheap doesn't mean everything will arrive at its destination in one piece. Do you really want to be stuck in a new home without your couch, TV, or bed? Make sure the company you hire has an insurance policy, and make sure you read all the fine print before you sign your belongings away.
It's also a good idea to check moving company reviews online. A quick Google search will give you an instant idea of a company's reputation and quality of service. And sites like unpakt.com let you quickly and easily compare multiple movers at the same time, including reviews and rates.
Your Vehicle
Vehicle laws vary from state to state, meaning when you move you're going to have to go through the often painful process of registering your car in another state. This means you have to not only get a new driver's license and license plates, but also potentially pay taxes on your vehicle. Depending on the state's vehicle emissions laws, you may even have to get your car inspected before it can be registered. Check the website for the Department of Motor Vehicles in your new state for all the information, requirements, and forms you may need before you move.
You must also update your vehicle's insurance policy to reflect your new address. Because some insurance companies do not offer policies in some states, and it's illegal to drive without insurance, you may need to find another auto insurance provider.
Tax Deductions
Many folks don't know that the IRS will actually let you deduct some moving expenses – such as packing and shipping, household goods, and travel expenses – if you're moving due to a change in your job or your job's location. That stuff can add up to a lot of money! Of course, there are some stipulations.
First, your new workplace must be at least 50 miles farther from your old home than your old job location was from your old home. Second, you must work full-time for at least 39 weeks during the first 12 months immediately following your move. Meet these criteria and you may have yourself a sizable deduction.
Review the IRS's policy and get access to the appropriate paperwork from the official IRS website.
Utilities & Home Services
One of the most time-consuming aspects of moving is getting your utilities and home services in order.
To make the process easier for you, there are several online websites that allow you to connect to multiple services at once. These sites act as a sort of middle man, hooking you up with everything from electricity and gas to cable and Internet.
It's important to note that you may have more or fewer options than your previous residence. For instance, some states allow you to choose from several electric providers competing in a geographic area. Also, if you're moving to a more rural area, you may not have cable or certain Internet providers available to you, as they often only serve major metropolitan area. In such instances, satellite Internet may be your best choice. If you're in the market, HughesNet is a trusted satellite Internet provider with some of the fastest speeds out there.
Social Life
After you have finally gotten all of the moving taken care of and you've gotten plenty of relaxation, you're probably going to want to do something fun. But what do you do if you don't know anyone in the area to enjoy an activity with?
Fortunately, it's easy with online social tools like Meetup.com. Meetup.com allows you to search geographically for things to do, and it's the perfect platform for making friends in a new area. And if you have particular tastes, don't worry about not finding people with similar interests. There's a meetup group for just about everything – from volleyball and kayaking to poetry and sewing.
Consider these five areas and you'll have the most seamless, convenient move you've ever experienced before. Good luck!


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Hammond's Car of the Year: Pagani Huayra
"My Car of the Year is not going to revolutionise personal transport, reinvent
motorsport or solve the looming energy crisis. It is a machine so unlikely ever
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unicorn. And there it is: the Pagani Huayra. Perhaps unicorn is the best way to
describe it…
Well, someone had to nominate the Huayra. And Richard – being someone who embraces
guilt-free boyish excitement – fell in love with the most outrageous car of
2012. A car that not only represents the cutting edge of car technology, but
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text: Electronic Design, Inc. (EDI), designs and manufactures shipboard control and monitoring systems, training and simulation systems, and related products for large and small ships; both commercial and military. In 1997, EDI was chosen to participate in the U.S. Navy's Smart Ship project, and was awarded a contract to completely retrofit the hardwired Machinery Plant Control and Monitoring System (MPCMS) aboard an amphibious troop carrier (LSD 47), with a state-of-the-art, processor-based, software system using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technology. Smart Ship was conceived in 1996 by the Navy to evaluate its future with respect to manpower and cost. It was clear COTS technology and reduced manning were essential elements. EDI was tasked with implementing, installing and integrating a user-friendly, highly reliable, computer-based Engineering Control System (ECS) to emulate the existing hard-wired control system for the propulsion plant, electric plant and auxiliary plants. EDI designed the ECS software package using COTS software with color CRTs and Trackballs as the primary user interface. The original MPCMS was removed from the ship and replaced by 15 COTS Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and 12 Windows NT-based workstations. The workstations and PLCs were connected via Ethernet to a fiberoptic Local Area Network (LAN). To enhance reliability, the workstations and PLCs have redudant Ethernet connections to access the LAN. EDI was also responsible for training the ship's personnel, development of an embedded onboard trainer, and complete recommissioning of the main propulsion plant, electric generating plant and auxiliary systems. Additionally, in 1997, EDI delivered the largest, most advanced shipboard machinery automation system ever built in the U.S. Also using COTS hardware and software, the system monitors and controls more than 5,000 parameters on strategic sealift ship USNS Bob Hope (T-AKR 300). The system, certified by ABS and USCG for periodically unattended machinery operation, employs five Windows NT workstations and 26 data acquisition units, communicating over an Ethernet network. Shipboard personnel interface with the system using a combination of console mounted controls and keyboard/trackball commands with CRT mimics. This is an ongoing program, which will eventually include seven ships.


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Technology has vastly changed through the years and it has affected communication among people. Writing A Blog is just one example of these social connectors, and this article will tell you how to create a blog which reaches great success.
Choose keywords to put in your blog that are unique and not widely used. If you pick keywords that many other sites have, your blog will be competing with everyone else. The more unique and original your blog, the more attention you will get.
Social Media
Make effective use of social media to enhance your blog audience. Because social media is such a popular method of communication these days, ignoring these modalities can mean losing out on lots of potential blog traffic. Announce when you post content on Facebook and Twitter to allow your readers to easily share it with their friends and followers, bringing you more traffic.
Starting a blog is relatively easy. However, regardless of whether you are creating a blog for business or personal reasons, you need to be interested in the blog's subject matter. If you don't feel passionate about your topic, you will probably give up quickly.
The best material is material that has an air of authenticity to it. Don't look like someone who is a "know-it-all". Try to appear honest, open, and transparent. Always remember to do this. This will help your blog to stand out as one that it individual in nature and easy to read. Don't be a perfectionist; just strive for improving. If you make a mistake, then learn from it, and move on. You are a unique person and that is part of your individuality.
While many tips for your blog are serious business, having fun with it is the most important strategy of all. If you are bored, your content is probably boring to your audience; being disconnected and uninterested in your content shows through in your writing. Find a topic that you enjoy writing about. If you are creative and are enjoying what you're doing, it is only natural that your enjoyment will flow over into your work and that others will find enjoyment in it too!
Jaiku micro-blogging and Twitter are both free tools that can greatly improve the reach of your blogs. These sorts of services alert readers when your new blog posts are available so you are able to stay in touch. This allows you keep your followers up-to-date and keep you in touch with them.
One thing to remember when developing a blog is to ensure that your readers know that they can depend on you. Treat the time you spend on your blog like you would an appointment you've made with friends. Connecting to your readers means that you won't let them down. If you want to give up on running a blog, keep in mind that you're not the only one who will be disappointed.
Identify your audience, and deliver your content through the avenues they frequent. For example, if your readers are heavy users of social media, you should do so as well. When you can find a way to be like your readers, they will form a sort of bond with you, making them feel more in tune with the information that you are posting on your blog.
While trying to build a blog following, stay patient. Building a following for your blog takes time. In addition, if your content is limited, there simply isn't much for readers to consume, at first. As your blog ages, you will be able to add more content and attract more readers.
Think about whether or not you really need ads on your blog. Allowing ads on your blog can generate a great deal of revenue. The problem with allowing advertising is, well, it's advertising. It can take away the personal touch you have with readers and look like you are attempting to make a fast buck.
Look into Windows Live Writer. This is known to be a great blogging client. While this Microsoft product only works on Windows, it is much better than the blog posting clients for Mac. The best thing about Windows Live Writer is that it's totally free.
Pay attention to your competitors' blogs. Read them often to see what they're up to and do your best to create ideas and experiences they haven't thought of yet. You must know what your competition is doing. Be mindful of the fact that they'll be investigating your blog for mutual reasons.
Don't copy anything you see. You will absolutely ruin your reputation if you steal anything from anyone else, including your design elements, copy or graphics. You do not need any advanced degree to succeed in writing your blog, but you do need to be knowledgeable and passionate about your subject.
As your links grow and your blog grows more available, you must monitor a number of metrics so that you know what is successful and what is not. Vary your strategies and see which ones are most effective in your niche. Doing this will help you become more successful.
You can use various social networking sites to advertise your blog; however, you need to be sure that you don't turn into a spammer. If all you do is tweet blog links every five minutes, your tweets will soon be ignored by everyone. Provide interesting or useful content in your tweets to keep followers interested.
Your blog is public and the entire world has access to it, don't forget! You don't know who you could influence by having your voice heard out there. Remember this when you blog, because the words of one person can have a profound effect on the world. That is the reason that running a blog is so enjoyable and important. It provides people with the ability to get their thoughts heard.
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Friday 24 February 2017
Mr Anthony Russell
Blenheim Palace – The Agony and the Ecstasy
Friday 24 March 2017
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Those Mitford Girls
Friday 5 May 2017
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Friday 2 June 2017
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Friday 30 June 2017
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Friday 11 August 2017
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Friday 1 September 2017
Mr Michael Howard
Edouard Manet and Berthe Morisot: An Extraordinary Relationship
Friday 6 October 2017
Mr Brian MacDonald
Adventures Amongst the Nomadic Tribes of Iran & Afghanistan
Friday 1 December 2017
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In a continuous show of support for the country, Six Diamond Resorts International considers their new home, the development team has undertaken programs to give back to the Panamanian community on both a regional and national level. âAs someone living in Bocas Del Toro, it means a lot to me personally to show our support to the local school children. Many of the kids donât have basic necessities needed to start their school year the right way; we hope donating such provisions will be the first step in furthering their education,â says Six Diamond Resorts Internationalâs VP of Operations Richard Kiibler.
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Fox News Channel's Sean Hannity claims that MSNBC's disclosure of some of President Donald Trump's 2005 tax return is proof of a "corporate jihad" against the administration.
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow and reporter David Cay Johnston discussed two pages of Mr. Trump's 1040 form on Monday night. The documents were a letdown to the president's critics; they were informed that he paid $36.5 million in income taxes on $153 million in earnings.
"NBC News in particular is on a political jihad against the president and his administration," Mr. Hannity said in response to the story. "Now it's a clear and present danger that has emerged and it's threatening our democracy and the will of the people, because we have people in our government today who are committing felonies now on a weekly basis. These saboteurs, they're trying to prevent the president from doing the job that you, the American people, elected him to do."
The Fox host went on to read portions of the U.S. tax code and noted seven notable leaks against the White House between Jan. 25 and March 1.
"The other issue we've got to address tonight is the corporate jihad being waged by NBC News against president Trump," Mr. Hannity said, Mediaite reported. "Now, as I said earlier, they're the leaders of this alt-left propaganda, destroy-Trump-at-all-costs media, and now releasing his 2005 tax return. It proves that they will do anything, spin any conspiracy, to destroy the commander in chief, including working with people clearly that have broken the law."
Ms. Maddow and her guest said the documents showed up in his mailbox this week.
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So after the usual crap in the Euros, Hodgson is now gone and the hunt for a new coach begins.
And it makes fairly grim reading of those who are linked to the job.
Sam Allardyce has emerged as a strong contender, as has.....wait for it.....
Steve Bruce
Honestly, if it has to be an English manager Allardyce isn't the worst of all candidates. I'd say he is even a rather solid pick that can definitely get more done than Hodgson. Truth is there are just not many English managers at the top level. You'd have a hard time finding a dozen that are somewhat decent and it's impossible to find one that is considered to be more than that.
As England has quite a good technical side now, Allardayce would waste all "their talent".
Eh, it's not like it was being utilised anyway.
Whether the media or fans like it or not England need to forget about putting on a performance and just go out and grind results at major tournaments. Sam will oversee a team that's difficult to beat, thats for sure.
Fair point, but trying to go back to an old style of play it is more difficult now.
Honestly, I fail to see that technical side in this England team, at least when looking back at the WC and the Euros. The potential is there, but they're still a bit off of making consistent use of the quality they have. Maybe next tournament or the one after, but for the time being I don't think there's really so much to disrupt with a new manager coming in. If done right it can only become better.
So you do agree with me to an extent. They can't go back to an old style of football, as they would waste many years of work.
I don't think Allardyce would take them back to the stone-age in all honesty, so I don't share your concern.
England need to grow a team from the u21s and if that means top young talent like Rashford waiting for full international football so be it.Alladyce would bring an honesty back to England and the players at his disposal would not be able to play Sunderland style football.He'd have talent and would be able to express himself in a better light for me. You'd get a less pretentious English style of football that fans would find easier to accept.
I'd love Allardyce to come in and be Allardyce. He's the sort of coach that could get us playing something like Italy. Tight but not hopeless.
Unfortunately there will always be "we should be playing passing football" which will compromise him, though I think he's more than a long ball merchant.
I am not saying that, but i think they should try a more modern manager.
Only the English see it tbh.
Given that Joe Hart is 1) unlikely to play for city anytime soon and 2) unlikely to leave city anytime soon who would people like to see become the new England number one?
Butland and by merit too, he's the better keeper imo.
Options in midfield are depressing.
This is why Allardyce will be no different. He is still persisting with Wayne Rooney.
I truly believe he has no option, Rooney must be picked and played whenever he's available. I expect Big Sam to play him in midfield too.
Only England player I'm interested in following right now is John Stones. The rest of the squad seems pretty disappointing to me.
Allardyce will never be revolutionary, he does a good job with fairly average teams, so he's perfect for us. The FA can talk all they want about grassroots football and creating a philosophy but they are never prepared to take risks at the highest level.
Still feel a developing Sterling is key to an entertaing England future.Not sure why Jageilka still around though.
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Four years have passed since Rafel disappeared in the expedition over the mountains. Deenie, now 18, starts having disturbing dreams about her brother. She comes to believe he's not dead after all, but is in trouble and needs her help.
She enlists the aid of her cousin Randa and the girls hatch a plan to escape from Lur. They escape and survive the hazardous journey round the coastline past the mountains. To their dismay they discover that the lands beyond Lur are blighted with lawlessness and chaos. The remnant of Morg's consciousness that survived his death splintered at his downfall and sought refuge in whatever bodies could be found to host them.
Throughout their travels and adventures they get some answers about the other lost expeditions, and keep hearing about one fearsome mage who's slowly but surely gaining the upper hand from his stronghold in the blighted near-mythical land of Dorana. Deenie knows this is her brother - that Rafel's not only in danger, he's become dangerous. If he's not stopped he could become a threat to the whole world. Perhaps even another Morg.
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"I couldn't finish this book."
I was so distracted by the strange changing accents and the new pronunciations of names that I couldn't focus enough to finish listening.
"Narrator changed"
The narrator is awful on this reading. She mispronounces the names and even pronounces babies like baaahbies once. The story itself is good.
I would not listen to anything else narrated by Nell Geisslinger if I can help it!
In the publishers summary it reads "She enlists the aid of her cousin Randa." Who is Randa?? There are no cousins mentioned that I'm aware of.
"Be prepared for another reader"
I enjoy this series a lot, and even with this book having a 4th reader, the immersion into the world is still there. But with this new reader be prepared for absolute butchery. She gives characters random accents, and mainly butchers the crap out of the pronunciation of Lurr, Rafael, and a bunch of other things. It's very difficult to get used to her killing the names of people and places after 3 books of the same pronunciation.
"Narrator change"
If you change the Narrator make them listen to past books so it's easier to follow some names sound different makes it harder listen
Wish they just have the same narrator for the books
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In March I spent a couple of weekends flieding edible gardening quesitons at two major gardening events, the Chicago Flower and Garden Show and the Macy's Flower Show "America the Beautiful, which runs through April 3rd if you haven''t caught t it yet.
The most FAQ was regarding the fesibility of edible container gardening in a small backyard, or on a patio or deck.
Of course, my response was a resounding yes, yes and yes, as that is mostly hat I do now..
Year after year, e, the veggetables that work well for this gardening practice require less space to grow, e.g. particularly the dward or determinate varieties that bear fruits or other harvestable parts over a longer period of time, and require more than six hours a day -- tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, and eggplant ,
Leafy vegetables such as lettuce, cabbage, collards, mustard greens, spinach, and parsley can tolerate more shady location or partial shade, chich means three to six hours of morning or early afternoon sunlight a day.
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Next is the day to day life on the boat itself--fewer possessions, no freezer or oven, complicated systems for heat and cooking. It's sometimes frustrating, but I'm getting used to it.
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I tried a little lectio yesterday, but oddly enough, the day felt too hectic for me to relax into contemplation. I did read a bit and found a shimmering phrase, but without contemplation and resting in God's presence, it can become a parlor game. "First one to find a shimmering phrase wins!" So I decided to save the contemplation for today.
Yesterday, I read Mark 1:16-18 and was struck by the phrase, at once. Strange, these are the exact same words that shimmered a few days ago, but the contemplation is totally different! Then, I was thinking about how God moves suddenly, with ups & downs. Today, it's about how the first followers responded to Jesus without hesitating.
Then I read on a bit more, verses 19-20, and found without delay. This time, Jesus is the actor. So we've had "at once the Spirit," "at once Simon and Andrew," and "without delay Jesus." Wham, bam. I don't feel a sense of urgency, but there is no sitting around.
Kay & I have been preparing our hearts to start a new home group. The main thing we have to do next is talk about it with Dave & Ellen. I think God is prodding me not to delay, especially because it's not just the interesting idea we've toyed with for some time, but there is a sense of calling. At once.


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The origin of this quintessential bistro salad is Lyons, widely regarded as the capital of French gastronomy. It combines frisée and Belgian endive, both members of the chicory family, and lardons, or bits of salt-cured bacon. Parisian cooks like to serve this salad in the winter, when beautiful, fresh heads of frisée and pale, crisp Belgian endives are in the markets. This is a modest salade aux lardons, comprised of only wilted greens, bits of bacon and a tart vinaigrette. A more elaborate version might include fresh herbs or young lettuces mixed with the chicory leaves, perhaps some croutons and a poached egg resting on top.
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Wine PairingThis pairs well with crisp, medium-bodied white wines like the Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc, Napa County/Sonoma County from our Wine Club.
Directions:In a large bowl, combine the frisée, endive, radicchio, shallots and chives. Season with salt and pepper and toss with 2 Tbs. of the olive oil. Set aside.
Heat a heavy, nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and the remaining 1 Tbs. olive oil only if the bacon is particularly lean, and cook, stirring constantly, until the bacon is browned and has rendered much of its fat, about 2 minutes. Add half of each type of vinegar and cook until syrupy, about 3 minutes.
Immediately pour the hot bacon and vinegar over the greens and toss well. Add the remaining vinegar to taste. Serve immediately.
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Does anyone here do a chowhound get together? I haven't noticed any. But I just moved to NYC a few months ago. I've been trying out restaurants mostly on my own and would really like to get together with other chowhounders who are interested in going to restaurants together! I've read on the general topics board to post here and start one giving my email address to discuss it further there......
So there's my email address above. Anyone interested in getting together soon (probably in MARCH because I will be out town all of February) I would love to start something. If its successful, we could make it a regular gathering.
My first idea would be to do Chinese. I read discussions here from people who seem to be sooooooo knowledgable about all aspects of Chinese cuisine I am absolutely clueless on. If any of you who would be willing to share your experiences and recommend a place for us to go, and order all the food, I would think that would be a great experience.
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This summer will see BB Scotland young leaders have the chance to travel to the amazing Austrian capital, Vienna!
Without doubt, Vienna boasts an incredible history, not least because of its famous former residents – most notably Mozart, Beethoven and Freud. However, it's also a very modern and vibrant place – with numerous must-see sights. In additional to the sightseeing, you'll get your own time to explore and also enjoy the company of other BB young leaders from around Scotland.


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December, 2016
Reviewed by Iris Winston
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Kinky Boots, Book by Harvey Fierstein Music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell
Think watered-down versions of Billy Elliott, mixed with slices of Les Cages aux Folles and Torch Song Trilogy and you have the theme of Kinky Boots, book by Harvey Fierstein, music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper. Never a drag, though somewhat simplistic in its call for tolerance, the award-winning musical is based on the 2005 movie of the same name. Claimed to be a true story, it tells of two sons who did not want to follow in their fathers' footsteps.
Charlie, the son of a shoe factory owner in Northampton, and Simon, the son of a prize fighter from Clacton, tried to escape their small-town destinies, but when their paths cross, they walk down a new road together, creating kinky boots for cross dressers and drag queens.
December 29, 2016 Thursday at 6:47 am
TEN – A New Exhibition at the CUBE! Works by 10 of our finest visual artsits/
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Coming to the Cube gallery. Tuesday January 3rd, 2017 to Sunday January 29th, 2017
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TEN Talented Artists at CUBE
Cube Gallery is pleased to kick off 2017 with a curated show of seminal works by 10 of our finest visual artists.
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December 27, 2016 Tuesday at 8:57 pm
No Man's Land: Complex portrayal of memory loss captures much more in the world of Pinter.
Reviewed by Alvina Ruprecht
Photo courtesy of National Theatre Live. Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart
Those of us who cannot dash off to London, now have the chance to see some of the greatest English language theatrical productions in the world as filmed theatre comes to our local cinemas by satellite.
This version of Harold Pinter's No Man's Land, filmed from the Wyndham Theatre in London's West End is just one of those wonders. It was originally produced at the Old Vic in 1975 starring the "two sirs" John Gielgud and Ralph Richardson and has since toured and been given numerous productions.
In this case, the show was followed by an excellent question and answer period which let us see these actors , also two sirs, who are old friends, going back to their first contact with this play and with the theatre in general. In fact this experience was all the more special for us because it reveals the complicity of the actors, as if it were all taking place in the real home of Patrick Stewart (Hirst), who had just invited Ian McKellen (Spooner) in for a drink and then by accident spilt coffee on his jacket and had to wipe it off with a napkin! "That did happen" said Stewart "but I didn't think anything of it, I just wiped! " Of course we are "pissed" adds McKellen so delicately but even when we learn that the characters have just met in a pub in upper crust Hampstead Heath, it doesn't quite seem possible because of the closeness they exude along with a slightly playful familiarity that feeds the naturalism of their performance style.
December 22, 2016 Thursday at 10:06 pm
Season's Greetings from Rosemary Thompson at the NAC
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December 22, 2016 Thursday at 8:06 pm
Seasons Greetings from La Nouvelle Scène: Meilleurs voeux à toute l'équipe du CCC
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Merci à La Nouvelle scène…et tous nos voeux de réussite pour la nouvelle année dans votre nouvelle maison!
Les critiques du CCC!!
December 22, 2016 Thursday at 8:02 pm
Two Versions of A Christmas Carol in Ottawa: Jamie Portman confronts the NAC production with the production at The Gladstone. Much to contemplate!!!
Reviewed by Jamie Portman
Andy Jones as Scrooge at the NAC.
John D. Huston as Dickens
There's no doubt that the National Arts Centre has unleashed an intriguing production of something this Yuletide season. And yes, it purports to be A Christmas Carol — indeed the printed program tells us that the Dickens classic has been adapted and directed by Jillian Keiley, the NAC's restlessly inventive head of English theatre.
December 20, 2016 Tuesday at 2:57 pm
A Christmas Carol at the Gladstone: Mr. Charles Dickens pays his respects and performs his story! A real treat for the audience
Reviewed by Alvina Ruprecht
Photo: courtesy of the Acting Company.
John D. Huston, an actor we have seen many times before in Ottawa and who is in the habit of performing solo, is back in the city with a most beautiful evening of theatre within theatre. He literally becomes Charles Dickens, whisks us back to the 19th Century and plays Dickens the actor as he would have performed his own novella. It is a great pleasure to behold this writer who transforms himself into the various voices from his text. because who more than he, would be so acquainted with these characters? He not only imitates them, he transforms his face and body into those who are talking, he even creates a vocal sound scape: the ringing of the bells, the rattling of Marley's chains, the howling of the wind, the noises that set the stage for the arrival of those ghostly creatures who scare poor Scrooge to death.
As a fellow who is trained in the melodramatic acting techniques of his day, Dickens makes everything seem larger than life, more intense than realistic thus emphasizing the underlying gothic horror of the text, even bringing us closer to something that Edgar Allan Poe might have written since they were contemporaries.
This text represents the version that was cut down from the original three hour performance text, but augmented from the hour version we saw several years ago at the Manotick Fringe festival.
December 20, 2016 Tuesday at 1:56 am
A Christmas Carol at the NAC: beautiful visuals bring a Christmas decoration to life!
Reviewed by Alvina Ruprecht
Photo Courtesy of the NAC. Jack Volpe and Andy Jones
A clump of sparkling white Christmas trees beckons to us at the entrance of the theatre telling us that the play has become part of the festive NAC landscape in a new way. Not just because A Christmas Carol has become a Christmas staple in Ottawa (gone are those British pantos which I loved so much) but also because this conception of Dicken's work has a new existence, one that removes all that is dark, miserable, poor, disturbing and psychological. The event about the transformation of mean old Scrooge, the sad story of Tiny Tim and the poor Cratchit family and Scrooge's frightening visits to his past his present and his future have been turned into a living Christmas decoration all fluffy, beautiful, seductive, dreamy, shiny, bursting with love, good feelings tinted with the purity of pristine whiteness. Dickens meets Never Never Land!!! Visually, this production is unsurpassable. Glowing white clouds, given unlimited nuances of whiteness by Michal Walton's magical lighting effects , reflect the tinges of blue, green and red transformed by Bretta Gerecke's set and costumes, as living creatures come to life in white wigs and flit around the audience just before the play begins.
December 17, 2016 Saturday at 9:41 pm
A Christmas Carol at the NAC: NAC English Theatre finds fresh perspective in Dickens's A Christmas Carol
Reviewed by Patrick Langston
Final Review posted by Patrick Langston in the Ottawa Citizen!! December 17, 2016. We wish him well.
A Christmas Carol at NAC English Theatre Photographer: John Lauener / –
Bringing Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol to the stage is a risky business. The story is as well known as that of Adam and Eve – indeed, there's something of The Fall and subsequent Redemption in Ebenezer Scrooge's journey from innocent boyhood to miserly misery and finally into bliss – and finding a fresh interpretation of Dickens's tale can be tough.
The NAC English Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol, newly adapted by director Jillian Keiley and starring Andy Jones as Scrooge, finds that fresh perspective and does so with élan. (more…)
December 17, 2016 Saturday at 12:27 pm
A christmas carol: A Spirited Tale of How Things Should Be
Reviewed by James Murchison
Photo. Courtesy of the NAC. Nigel Shawn Williams (Bob Cratchit and Andy Jones as Scrooge)
I am a big Christmas sap. I watch all the Christmas shows. Of course there is probably no Christmas tale that has been retold more often with more approaches than Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, sometimes to great effect and sometimes less so. (more…)
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The year 1919 ended in tragedy for young Corey James. Her life is shattered when a car crash takes the lives of her beloved parents and she is forced to live with relatives she has never met before. Her aunt is verbally and physically abusive, until Corey has no recourse but to run away.
Disguised as a boy and, with the help of an old hobo, she begins a journey that takes her on a series of perilous and heartwarming adventures. As they ride the rails together, Andy Curruthers helps restore Corey's self-esteem, teaches her about life, and helps form the woman she will become.
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Nobody in particular. All the characters are integral part of the story including the evil aunt.
All in all I like the story with its ups and downs. Good job to the writer and narrator.
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Yes! Audiobooks are always better than print books. Audiobooks off things like accents, proper pronunciations and loads of excitement in all the right places! Listening to an audiobook is like listening to a movie! it rocks!!!
Andy is my favorite character. I liked almost all the people in the book, but it was Andy who made the story! Andy saved Corey and made a new life for her. Andy turned everyday into an adventure. It was Andy who had all the friends to help Corey & it was Andy who took Corey to Angelique & changed Corey's life forever! Andy also taught Corey to love everyone & be kind & generous even if you have next to nothing!
I don't think I have listened to this narrator before. I enjoyed his reading very much.
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Ocean House
4 bedroom Holiday house for rent in Barwon Heads
$183.00 - $428.00*per dayprice range estimate for 9 guests*
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Ocean House a stunning 3 bedroom townhouse comprising 2 bathrooms including ensuite, shower, bath, and two toilets. Main bedroom with queen bed 2nd bedroom double bed, 3rd bedroom with 2 sets of bunks. An exterior studio has a day/bed/couchbed. The exterior studio is also a tv room for children, leaving the main living area for adults to enjoy their own entertainment.
- All prices include full linen provision
- This property is smoke free
- 4 nights for price of 3 midweek on weekend rates
- Min 2 night stay at most properties
Ocean House is located in central Barwon Heads, minutes walk to main street, river, beach, parks, pub, restaurants, supermarket, bakery, golf course, and all Barwon Heads has to offer.
The main living area has tv, dvd, video, stereo, ipod/iphone speaker doc, piano and trampoline outside on the outdoor deck with bbq and outdoor seating, a lovely enclosed outdoor area, private and secluded for lazy summer bbq's. Ducted heating and air conditioning cap off this brilliant holiday home.
Aside from the main outdoor area, at the side of the house is another quiet area with plants, table and chairs, a relaxing area for reading, sleeping or just chilling out away from the main outdoor area. The kitchen has microwave, dishwasher, crockery, cutlery, glasses and everything you need (and and more) for holiday lazy day planning. The yard is fully fenced and private.
Ocean House is fully self contained, stylishly furnished and fitted out, polished concrete floors, stone benches complete the picture, Ocean House is spotless, and a fantastic holiday home destination. Ocean House is an ideal holiday destination for two families, or extended family stays, and is available all year week-ends, weekly and mid week stays.
You will not be disappointed in your stay at Ocean House.
Property features: Air conditioning, BBQ, Deck or Patio, Dishwasher, Entertaining area - outdoor, Fenced back yard, Guest parking, Heating - gas or electric, Kitchen & cooking fac's, Laundry, Living Room, Microwave, Refrigerator/freezer, Stereo CD system, Stove/Oven, Studio/Sleepout, TV, DVD, Washing machine
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Some kids programming is legitimately good. Other shows are pure brilliance in their art direction and use of sound. And then there are shows that, while seemingly innocent and good for children, prove to be unintentionally some of the funniest things I've seen on TV. Bob the Builder is the cream of the crop for the latter.
For those unfamiliar, here is brief recap on the show: Bob, a local handyman and self employed business man in his town, sets out in each episode to fix or build houses, rooms, gardens, sports fields, and other local attractions. Bob does his job with a smile and is assisted by several talking vehicles, his partner in business, Wendy, and occasionally helped by Spud the Scarecrow and Travis the Tractor, though their help is typically of the "ruin everything Bob has finished so far" mentality. Got it? Good.
Now, here's how the show appears to the rest of us who can find something more to this program than sappy stories of friendship and working together.
Bob may own the business, but in reality, he is their worst worker. Bob tends to take on the easiest jobs (or sometimes no jobs), leaving Wendy and the trucks to do the heavy work. In one amusing episode, we find Wendy and the others building a Football Field (that's British football, going back to the shows roots). The heavy-duty job requires help from almost every member of Bob's business, except one truck (Muk, the perpetually useless one) and Bob. So what does Bob do at home?
He moves roughly two piles of junk (and I mean small, small piles) and sets three flowerpots outside, all in preparation for some committee to come and grade the garden. Bob and Wendy both finish their jobs at roughly the same time (that's right, cleaning a tiny little garden and building a football field take roughly the same amount of work time), with Bob ending up covered in dirt, while Wendy and the others don't get a speck on them.
Not. A. Speck.
I'm not entirely sure if Bob is dumb, useless, lazy, incompetent, or simply playing ignorant, but this sort of thing happens a lot in the show. In fact, I'd say that in almost every episode that has Wendy in it, Bob does some of the most menial jobs I've ever seen. Time and time again, we find Bob slacking off while everyone else carries the weight of the company's success on their shoulders. And guess what? Everyone just smiles. Not a complaint, not a word, not one single "Bob, seriously, grab a hammer and do something. Okay." Nope, Bob continuously gets by on the least amount of work possible, let's his lady friend do every major project they have, and then takes all the credit (such as in the episode where he receives a gold watch for all his terrific work in the town). On the rare occasion Bob does build, he manages to either completely screw up (such as when he had to wallpaper a room for a friend) or complain non-stop about some made up injury. And so, with Bob as our bumbling lead, the show cannot fail in comedy. Watch episodes closely, and count how many times Bob fails to handle a major project, or stays home while Wendy hits the field, or how many times Bob just plain-old does nothing. And I mean "sleep in bed while Wendy builds a gazebo with walking mechanical legs" nothing (taken from an actual episode... er, sort of). I suggest inviting some friends over and making a drinking game of it. It doesn\'t hurt that the talking trucks are so child like and stupid either. Lofty wins the prize for biggest jokester in the group; his lack of confidence in using one of his ,<i>appendages</i> is mind-boggling. It's like being afraid to lift your arm. "Use your crane with confidence, you blue pile of self-defeat!" you may yell at the TV. Don\'t bother. Rather, and here is where the fun is at, just supplement the responses you'd like to give Lofty by muting the TV after he speaks. Go all out on him. Yell, use profanities, reiterate a few of Sam Jackson's best lines at him (with changes to suit the situation, of course); the point is, make what could be a very annoying character into a social event with your friends, and try to nail the best Lofty Come Back Response you can. Taking things a step further, just mute the entire show. You'll find that you can write better dialogue for most of the characters. Watch as you're Bob goes from slothful to blissfully rude and controlling over Wendy and the trucks. Laugh as Spud get verbally beaten for once again stepping in the wet cement. Add a few tantalizing pieces of romantic dialogue to the scenes, between any characters you like.
Just don't do it alone. Then it seems sad.
Overall, I highly recommend Bob the Builder to everyone. I can't think of a better way to pass the time at a friend's house during lunch than stare in disbelief as Wendy single headedly builds a cathedral in five hours, while Bob stretches a two-minute job into a two week fiasco. I salute you Bob. Keep on passing on the responsibilities. 9/10
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Students at Pioneer Middle School in DuPont got a lesson in baking bread from scratch earlier this month, compliments of the Vermont-based King Arthur Flour Co.
The program showed students how to bake their own loaves of bread for eating and donating. They learned about the importance of whole grains, as well as some basic science and math that goes into baking.
Students were given ingredients donated by the company to make their own bread at home, and asked to bring one loaf back to school to donate to Tacoma Rescue Mission and My Sister's Pantry in Tacoma.
Students donated nearly 300 loaves to the food programs, according to a news release.