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Red Capsicum Toasts
Recipe by Doreen Randal
Went to a wee do on Saturday and everyone had to bring a finger food that was a bit different. I took these and they were delicious, the lime just finishes them off. We all decided the mixture would make a nice 'chutney' for cold meats too.
Top Review by Peter J
Nice recipe Doreen! I followed the recipe but because I was only making two slices of toast for breakfast just grilled the capsicum under a sandwich press (skin down) and did the toast the same way but made into fingers with the crust intact. I took the photograph before adding the lime, it made a great start to the day! It would also be a good picnic / camping type dish that you could spread just before eating.
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 2 large red capsicums, about 500g
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1⁄3 cup dry white wine
- 2 1⁄2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons basil, chopped
- to taste sandwich bread, sliced
- 1⁄2 lime, thinly sliced
Directions See How It's Made
- Cut capsicums in quarters, remove membrane and seeds.
- Grill capsicum, skin side up, until skin blackens and blisters; peel skins from them.
- Finely chop capsicum.
- Heat oil in pan, stir in peppers and sugar, cook over low heat, covered, for about 45 minutes or until capsicums are soft, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in wine and vinegar, bring to the boil, simmer, uncovered for about 15 minutes or until thick, remove from heat; strain, cool then stir in the basil.
- Remove the crusts and cut the bread into 2 1/2cm squares, place on an ungreased oven tray and bake in a moderate oven about 10 minutes or until lightly browned, cool.
- Spoon capsicum mixture onto toast squares, top with lime wedges.
- The capsicum and toasts can be made a day ahead of time.


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In the best of circumstances, there are frustrations. Permanent deacons have powers that other pastoral administrators lack. They may witness marriages, bury the dead and baptize regularly (as distinct from emergency baptisms, which lay Catholics can do).
But even deacons serving as pastoral administrators have experienced the frustration of visiting the sick without being able to administer the sacrament of anointing, or of being asked to listen to a sincere unburdening of the heart (''confession'' in the ordinary usage of the term) without being able to grant absolution.
All they can do is to pray with the individuals, assure them of God's mercy and arrange for them to see the next priest who comes to town. Then, says Deacon Pat Burke, pastoral administrator of two churches on the outskirts of Wichita Falls, ''the priest sacramentalizes what we have experienced already in the office.''
THE CANONICAL PASTOR of San Patricio at the time of my visit is the Rev. Tom Craig, a circuit-riding priest responsible for one parish and four missions, three of which are entrusted to pastoral administrators. A heavy, slow-spoken man, Father Tom has handled a role where no one yet knows the rules with considerable gracefulness.
''In one sense,'' he reflects, ''I let go of those parishes, because I know they're being taken care of . . . the faith is being passed on, the people are being ministered to.''
San Patricio's is the last Mass on his 210-mile weekend run. ''I've gone there sometimes when I'm just worn out,'' he says, ''and I want to get it over with and get out of there, and, by the time I'm done, I'm just about ready to fly out of that building, because they've been able to uplift me.''
The Rev. James Hanlon had four parishes in his care, one of which - St. John's in Strawn - was ministered to by Renee Turcotte, a Dominican sister, at the time we talked. In his view, being a circuit-riding priest and pastoral administrator supervisor is not really conducive to the formation of strong pastoral bonds.
''It's difficult to try to get close to people when all you see them for is an hour on Sunday,'' he says. ''In Strawn, I feel like all that I'm needed for is to say Mass and do the sacraments. And, basically, that's all I am needed for . . . . I think it's confusing to people - a circuit priest, and someone who's there all the time but can't do anything more for them but be there if they get sick. I don't think it's a bad idea. Believe me! But I'm saying: Let's carry it through to the nth degree.''
Father Hanlon is overstating his case, as he well knows. A pastoral administrator can, and does, take communion to the sick and pray with them, as can duly commissioned lay people. But the separation of pastor from priest, of pastoral ministry from sacramental ministry worries him.
It is equally a problem for priests who work in large urban and suburban parishes, according to the Rev. Richard C. Weaver, a priest who belongs to the Dallas diocese but who has spent 25 years of teaching and priest-pastoring in the dioceses of both Dallas and Fort Worth.
''Whether it's caused by distance or sheer volume of people,'' he says, ''the results are the same'' - too much of the priest's time is taken up with ritual activity - ''and this has a tendency to depersonalize and isolate the priest.''
The present use of nonordained people - even of ordained deacons with limited powers - as pastoral administrators only exacerbates the problem of the separation of the sacraments from life. It is not - emphatically, in Father Weaver's view - a satisfactory long-range solution to the priest shortage.
Father Weaver takes it as a given that ''the priesthood as it has been known since the Council of Trent'' - in the 16th century - ''will not make it past the first decade of the 21st century. It's over. And I think the irony there is that the people who have guaranteed the disappearance of the priesthood as it has been are precisely those who have wanted it to remain the same.''
Opening up the eligibility criteria for ordination to the priesthood - to permit, for example, optional celibacy or even ordination of women - would have been a ''relatively conservative'' solution, as Father Weaver sees it. Since these options have been precluded from discussion, the Catholic Church is now faced with radical change.
There might be other options, he proposes. At the beginning, there were a variety of ministers of the eucharist. In the early Church writings, he points out, ''it doesn't say priest - just this unidentified other minister.'' But the changes that are about to happen in the church ''are going to be so gigantic that the leadership of the church is terrified. As a result, a lot of time is spent on denial. . . . Nobody, after all, has had to seriously think about this since the second century!''
FORT WORTH IS A young diocese, carved out of the inclusive diocese of Dallas-Fort Worth 20 years ago. Its side of the divide has long had a reputation of harboring dreamers, renegades, the independent ranchers of the clerical life; it's part of the prevailing myth that Fort Worth is where the West begins.
Although Fort Worth's Bishop Delaney was born and bred in Massachusetts and has spent a considerable part of his life in chancery offices, there is a touch of the frontier about him. And not a little of the visionary. On the day he was ordained bishop in 1981, he reminded those who had gathered for the event that the call and empowerment for ministry - his own and theirs - came from baptism.
It was an invitation to what he calls ''collaborative ministry,'' and was reinforced by summoning increased lay participation in church governance on diocesan and parish levels, and by appointing nonclerics to a number of key diocesan posts.
The pastoral administrator project is not the only effort underway to make parishes less priest-dependent. A vibrant lay ministries program, run by two circuit-riding School Sisters of Notre Dame, Sister Trinitas's order, brings adult education and evangelization to all parts of the diocese.
An adaptation of the Latin American base community model - small neighborhood groups, clustered around a church, meeting once a week for prayer, scripture study and social action - is also being tried. The results are mixed: out of 12 such communidades de base, formed around the Church of All Saints in Fort Worth, five have survived a year and show no signs of languishing. There is no end of trying, no lack of creativity around. No lack of vocations - just different ones.
ON ANOTHER SUNDAY, AS I turn up the gravel road leading to San Patricio's, the phrase ''pilgrim church'' comes to mind. In ''Lumen Gentium,'' one of the great documents of the Second Vatican Council, the church itself is seen as a pilgrim taking ''her place among the creatures which groan and travail yet and await the revelation of the sons of God.'' The language is patriarchal, but the vision is new - and, at the same time, ancient - of the church as the people of God, on the way, not yet arrived.
The Roman Catholic Church moves slowly, moves in centuries, but it does move. The entrusting of the care of parishes to nonordained pastoral administrators may be a growing or a passing phenomenon. Either way, new facts have been created, have been incarnated. And when that happens, well . . . .
Sister Trinitas Keltgen. At San Patricio's in Throckmorton, Tex.; with the Trejo family at the grave of their young son, and visiting another parishioner at home; The Rev. Tom Craig visits the congregation at San Patricio's (Keith Carter)


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One of the nation's premier guard/center prospects, Rafael Eubanks currenty sits with twelve offers. While he is more than satisifed with the programs that have currently offered, there is one program he will be keeping tabs on.
"I attended the Notre Dame camp, and performed very well," said Eubanks. "They told me they only want to sign four tackles this year, but if they decide I'm better than any of their options at tackle, then I will receive an offer. They want to wait and see some senior film, but if they offered they would join my top list of schools."
Who are Eubanks current top list of schools?
"My family and I have sat down the past couple days trying to narrow down my list, but we are not yet ready to say anything. I have not ruled out any school, and am still willing to listen to anybody."
"If I had to name the schools at this moment that stand out, they would be Minnesota, Iowa, Stanford, Maryland, Wisconsin, and Miami(FL). That is nothing against any other school as it is not my final list."
What are his thoughts on each of those six programs?
Minnesota: "I definitely like their blocking schemes and the way they use their offensive linemen. They do a lot pulling, especially with their guards, and that is the strongest point of my game."
Iowa: "They have a lot of great things going on for themself right now. Coach (Kirk) Ferentz came from being a NFL offensive line coach so you know the type of experience he brings. Coach (Reese) Morgan is a great line coach, as well, and not many people know about Chris Doyle, their strength and conditioning coach, but he is awesome, too."
Stanford: "Definitely, their academics stand out the most. Academics are very important to my family and I, and you can't get much better than a Stanford degree. It also doesn't hurt that it is out in sunny California."
Maryland: "I really have developed a good relationship with their offensive line coach, Tom Bratton. He used to be the offensive line coach at Stanford, and has a built a great relationship with all the coaches at Cretin-Durham. I continue to hear a lot of good things about Coach Bratton and Maryland. They are an upcoming program in the ACC."
Wisconsin: "A good reason they are one of the schools is because they are close only being four hours away. My parents would be able to see all of the home games. I've been on a visit there once for a junior day, but I hear their gamedays are crazy and it is exciting to know you'll be playing in front of that crowd. I really like Coach (Jim) Hueber, and on my visits I was able to speak with Marcus Coleman, who plays offensive line there and is from Wayzata, and he had a lot of good things to say about Wisconsin."
Miami(FL): "Art Kehoe, their offensive line coach, is really good friends with the offensive line coach here at Cretin-Durham (Andy Bischoff). Coach Bischoff has gone down to work their camp for the past five years, and he sent them my highlight tape. I guess they were greatly impressed. My teammate, Reggie Rock, is going down to visit family in Cape Coral on August 2nd, and I may join him so I can take an unofficial visit there."
Lastly, what will be the main criteria used by Eubanks in making his decision?
"My family and I want a good school that has good academics. My position coach will also have a lot to do with my decision in how he will prepare me for the next level."


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EUR/JPY Weekly Outlook
EUR/JPY's rally resumed on broad based strength in Euro and jumped to as high as 115.96 last week. Initial bias remains on the upside, and further rise should be seen to 100% projection of 105.42 to 115.65 from 106.81 at 117.04. On the downside, below 114.15 minor support will turn bias neutral and bring consolidations. But near term outlook will remain bullish as long as 111.95 support holds.
In the bigger picture, price actions from 105.42 are treated as medium term consolidations to fall from 139.21. Rise from 106.81 is the third leg of such consolidations and might extend further higher. But, we'd expect strong resistance at 38.2% retracement of 139.21 to 105.42 at 118.33 to limit upside and bring down trend resumption. On the downside, below 111.95 support will be the first signal that such consolidation has completed and will turn outlook bearish for 105.42 low and below. However, sustained trading above 118.33 fibonacci level will dampen this view and turn focus to 139.21 resistance instead.
In the long term picture, up trend from 88.96 (00 low) has completed at 169.96 and made a long term top there. Based on the five wave structure of the rise from 88.96 to 169.96, we're favoring that fall from 169.96 is corrective in nature. It should develop into a three wave correction with first wave completed at 112.10, second wave completed at 139.21. There is no confirmation that the third wave is finished and such decline might still continue. But EUR/JPY would be contained above 88.96 key support level. We'll hold on to this view unless fall from 169.96 shows sign of acceleration.


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CYBERJAYA (Bernama) – The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Exploration Centre is ready to train parents in the field of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) to allow them to monitor their children's activities.
Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) Talent Division director Muhammad Imran Kunalan Abdullah said parents require this training as today's children are well exposed to the Internet.
"We are well aware that children are more exposed to technology than their parents. We need to train and guide parents so they know what their children are doing.
"STEM is not only a training centre for children but also for parents and teachers," he told reporters after the lauching of the STEM Exploration Centre by Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek.
He said STEM will be extended nationwide, adopting a centre of excellence concept in each state.
Meanwhile, Ahmad Shabery said currently 40 per cent of the overall workforce in Malaysia were made up those working in ICT and this number needs to increase so that the country can reach its goal of becoming a developed and high-income nation.
MDeC launched the Stem Exploration Centre under its 'ICT As A Career of Choice' Campaign with the aim to boost student enrolment into STEM courses to meet Malaysia's demand for knowledge workers.
The STEM Exploration Centre is equipped with technical tools and training kits provided by technology partners including IBM, Microsoft, Freescale, Keysight Technologies and Oracle.
The centre will serve to inspire youths and students interests on the various job opportunities within ICT industry which will in turn drive a new generation of innovators that can spur Malaysia's developed digital economy aspirations in the long term.
The STEM Exploration Centre is targetted to serve the public by providing hands-on workshops designed to ignite and grow children's interest with special emphasis on ICT which include weekend and night classes and school holiday programmes.


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Violet is 19 months old!December 11, 2016 at 10:29 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Tags: Violet, Violet's Monthly Updates
This girl is just oozing personality now. Check out what she's been up to:
- Her two favorite words now are "Phone" and "Applesauce." And she says both as clear as a bell.
- She's been known to voice an opinion or two about what she's going to wear. She's especially fond of her pink tutu, though it isn't a daily requirement…yet. She will insist on wearing a bow every day. Now that she has enough hair for pigtails, we often have two bows.
- So it seems we're potty training now. At her insistence. She sits on the potty every night before her bath. She's only actually peed once and pooped once in the potty, but we're definitely planting the seed for success here. She's been telling me when she poops, so that's a good sign that we'll be potty training this one early.
- I finally finished decorating her room. She loves the little 3D purple butterflies.
- Tonight when I changed her diaper, she reached her little hand under my armpit and squealed, "Tickle!" So flippin' cute.
- At bedtime she has to have her Dolly and her Blankie. She'll even lead me over to my phone — she knows I like to listen to podcasts while we nurse. These are the three essentials. Whenever she needs a nap or is going to bed, she'll say, "Nighty-go."
- This girl loves to sing. She's got the ABC's song up to E, and she'll do all the hand motions to Itsy Bitsy Spider, as best as her clumsy little hands can manage. She's also tried to count a little, going "two…four" and pointing her finger to things in a book that I typically count out with her.
- Another favorite word…"again." She likes to read books over, and over, and over again. She'll also ask for more food with a, "more please."
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Violet is 18 months old!November 10, 2016 at 2:43 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment
My unstoppable 18-month-old is moving and talking so much now. Here's what she's up to:
- Her verbal skills astound me. She says short phrases now: "Bless you," when you sneeze. "That's yours," when she points to my shoes or my phone. "What's this," or "Touch this," are also in her repertoire. She says bye to the babysitter, "Bye Bye, Ell-ell-in (Evelyn)." As she eats, she says, "Mmm…yummy!" She can say "brother" very clearly: Bruh-der. I think that's the word she uses most. That, and "no." In fact, she says "No" to everything, even when she means "yes." And sometimes she says, "No. Ohee."
- I put on Sesame Street for her (Thanks, HBO Now!), and she watched for about 15 minutes. She knows who Elmo is now. So it begins.
- She gobbles down applesauce, string cheese, and avocados. She still won't drink milk, even when I put in a little Nesquick.
- If she sees a picture of a dinosaur or a lion, she will give a tiny roar. It is adorable.
- She's finally crawling! Sort of. She gets on one knee, then sort of scoots with the other knee up. But she can get through a tunnel now, at least. She'll get there.
- Violet has empathy in spades. Whenever Liam is upset, she runs right over and gives him a big hug.
- She loves to point to and say a lot of body parts: Ears, Eyes, Nose, Mouth, Toes, Hand, Hair, Bellybutton. Children and adults alike must tolerate a finger in the eye sometimes.
- She says "Shhhh" and puts her chubby finger to her lips.
- Every morning we walk Liam down the street as he waits for his bus, and then we circle the block after he departs. She says, "Geia Sou" to every person we meet, and she almost always garners a smile, which she emphatically returns.
- Her favorite game to play with daddy: He begs for a hug and she runs away. Usually she runs to me and gives me a hug and kiss, then looks back at him like, "Ha!"
Violet is 17 months old!October 11, 2016 at 4:24 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
We're quickly approaching a year and a half, and after that the dreaded twos. But for now, my adorable toddler has been melting our hearts. Here what she's been up to this month:
Violet has many favorites now:
- Favorite song: Itsy Bitsy Spider. She asks for this constantly. And when you sing it, complete with hand motions, of course, she breaks out into a big grin and puts her little fingers together like a spider.
- Favorite article of clothing: shoes. It's a word she can say clearly, and she loves bringing a pair of shoes over for me to put on her. She always matches them correctly. And she can take them off all by herself now, too. She can also say "socks" and delights in putting those on. And she likes to get shoes for the rest of the family to put on.
- Favorite book: Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes. Because…shoes!
- Favorite toy: Books. This girl wants to read at all times of day. She'll plop herself down in my lap and hand me book after book, or want me to read the same one a few times over.
- Favorite color: Either yellow or purple, which she'll repeat emphatically.
- Moving on from favorites…this girl is incredibly affectionate with others. She'll come up to a kid or an adult and give them a big hug, saying, "Huuug." Sometimes she'll even go in for a sweet little peck of a kiss.
- Her vocabulary has expanded incredibly. She can say: thirsty, snack, brother (Ba-boo), socks, and morning. When Liam gets on the bus in the morning, she waves her hand and says, "Bye Bye, Ba-boo."
- Violet is quite nimble. She can climb a ladder and go down the slide on her bottom all by herself. Her teacher at Gymboree even remarked how well she climbs and balances for her age. But still no crawling through tunnels.
- She likes to climb up on the side of my dining room chair to get my attention. Won't be long before she figures out how to climb right into my lap!
- We're still nursing on demand, though we're down to just the left side, and it's more for comfort than nourishment at this point. But that's fine with me…it's our special time together, and I cherish it.
More photos from our rainy back porch photoshoot:
Violet is 16 months old!September 11, 2016 at 8:36 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
Lots more talking and personality this month. Check it out:
- Violet loves to play telephone. She'll pick up a play phone (or a toy car, or a banana, anything that approximates a phone), hold it to her little ear, and say, "Heh-row? Yes?" Then she'll walk over and put it to my ear.
- I've got an opportunistic eater on my hands. She'll pull cereal from the pantry, open the box, pull out the bag, reach her grubby little hands in there and go to town. Or she'll find the diaper bag and pull out snacks. She can't quite open ziplocked bags, but it's only a matter of time. There is food all over the damn house. I'm not as bothered by it as I thought I would be.
- We're in the carrying things around the house phase of development. She hasn't outright lost anything, but I am finding things in unusual places.
- No more chairs in front of the living room stairs! It took about a day of practice, and she had it down. She sits and scoots herself down instead of going on her belly. Whatever works.
- Violet can pretty much repeat any one syllable word you say to her. She is talking LIKE CRAZY. Just like her mama, heh. These are just the new ones I can remember: cracker, ball, nose, go-go-go, oops, boat, puppy, moo. When I throw a ball, she'll say what I swear sounds like, "Go get it." And she very clearly says "nurse" and touches my chest.
- Look at all those blond curls! Love it!
- We've been listening to music more lately. Violet likes to shake her groove thing. It is adorable.
- She also learned how to get dizzy. She will seldom do it on her own, but if Liam is spinning, she'll happily join in the fun.
- Violet lights up when she sees another child her age. She'll run right over, cock her little head, look them right in the face and say with a huge smile, "Hi!" Other children kind of shy away, but the mothers are always delighted. She's getting much better about not poking them in the face, instead patting them gently on the head or attempting a hug.
- Her favorite toy hands down is books. Plop her down in front of a stack and she'll page through them for…not hours, but several minutes, which is pretty good for her age. She's been crawling up into Liam's book nook lately, so I put a few of her books in the basket. She needs supervision, lest she takes a tumble down the stairs. But I'm glad to see the nook getting some use.
- I think I may have another train lover in the house. We've discovered Slow TV on Netflix. It's Norwegian programming of a seemingly long and boring nature. But it is surprisingly easy to get mesmerized. The seven hour long train ride from Bergen to Oslo has been a hit in our house. We watch it at dinner. Liam comments, "Oh look, it's a bridge! Now there's a station!" Violet turns in her high chair and heartily chimes in, "Choo choo!"
Here are a few more photos just for fun. You'll see I took photos outside on the roof. But the best photo I got was her watching TV. And eating. Heh.
Parenting: Back to the Drawing BoardAugust 24, 2016 at 1:51 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments
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We're hitting the summer doldrums here, those last few weeks before school starts when every parent starts to despair. Children are bored and driving us crazy. We haven't done any summer reading and their brains have atrophied. Can't the first day of school come any sooner? I've been wallowing in complete hopelessness at the state of my house, the lack of discipline in my kids, and my confidence as a mom. Where did I go wrong? And I why can I not summon the motivation to actually do something about it?
Then, sort of randomly on Facebook, I came across a free webinar about parenting, and I hastily signed up. Now, this doesn't come easily for me. For some reason, I sort of bristle when I'm getting parenting advice. I birthed these children — shouldn't I just instinctively KNOW how to raise them? When other moms offer advice, even rational, well-intentioned suggestions leave me feeling inadequate. "That's a great idea!" I say, while I'm thinking, "I'm such a failure!" Even when I come across ideas that I could really use, I rarely stick with them. I've read books about overly sensitive children, about "spirited" children, lapping up every word, then following the suggestions in the book really well…for about a month. We have seen progress over the past few years with eating, bathroom issues, getting along with others at play dates, dealing with transitions — but I can't help feeling a lot of the improved behavior has come with maturity. This stay-at-home mom thing is essentially my full-time job…and almost eight years in I still feel like I have no idea what I'm doing. I'm sure the Bobs on Office Space would be questioning my qualifications. I have People Skills, dammit! People Skills!
Enter Positive Parenting Solutions. I was a bit skeptical at first. Why should I pay these people to give me parenting advice that I could probably figure out on my own? Except…clearly I'm floundering. And if Stay-At-Home-Mom is truly my job title, wouldn't it do me some good to get some on-the-job training? So I signed up. Amy McCready, the woman who runs this outfit, claims she can bring peace to my family with her discipline approach. No time outs, no spanking, no undignified punishments. It's using human psychology to train our children to be better behaved. I've only just begun the sessions, so no telling if it will work. There's a 30-day money back guarantee I've got in my back pocket if need be. But at this point, when I'm screaming at my oldest to do what I tell him or else, and my youngest is running around the house like a free-range chicken (and rapidly approaching terrible two), frankly, I can use all the help I can get.
Violet is 15 months old!August 11, 2016 at 2:23 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment
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I am truly astounded by how much Violet has changed this month. Miss personality is walking, talking, signing and getting into EVERYTHING. Here's the rundown:
- This girl is on the GO. She doesn't like sitting in her high chair long for meals now. The high chair we have in Greece lowers down, so after I take her out I lower it down and she treats the tray like a baby buffet. She'll grab a small bite and walk all around the living room munching on it.
- There's a lot less teetering and a lot more steady walking going on. A woman in the airport even commented that she has excellent coordination for her age. I'm thinking of signing her up for dance next year.
- Violet gives great big squeezy hugs and wet toddler kisses now. She can also blow kisses, much to daddy's delight.
- Poor girl is still teething and having trouble sleeping. A friend recommended getting her an amber necklace. We picked one up while we were in KC. It looks adorable, but as far as I can tell, does nothing. She still needs a dose of Advil or Tylenol at night in order to get some rest. Perhaps it gives her some relief during the day, though this molar-cutting is a nasty, long and painful process, so I doubt it helps very much. But she sure looks cute!
- Violet's hair is getting much thicker and much curlier. It's looking a lot like mine did at her age, except blonder. Her little flower headbands don't really work with her new hair, and at any rate, she rips them right off her head now. As her hair gets thicker, I hoping she'll let me clip in some cute bows.
- She's a chatty little thing. This month we've had a word explosion, going from just a few words to almost a dozen. Now she can say Nigh Nigh, Choo Choo, Thank You, This, Dog, Cat, No, Here, Baby and Cheese. We worked on getting her to call my mom Yia Yia, the greek word for Grandma. By the end of our trip, she'd walk into a room and holler, "Hi, Yia Yia!", whether it was grandma OR grandpa. So adorable.
- It takes her a little while to warm up to new people, but not nearly as long as her brother at this age. In fact, she happily smiled and greeted strangers on the airplane. One zealous Greek grandma picked her up, and she didn't even bat an eye.
- But she still wants her mom. We got portraits done, and I had to hide behind a curtain while my mom held her so she would cooperate. Otherwise she just clung to me and wouldn't look at the camera. Perhaps next year she'll more easily pose for a family portrait. We're about due. (hmmm…I think I can hear James sighing from here.)
- I complained last month that Violet won't baby sign. Now, with very little prompting, she's signing More and All Done — probably because she's so frustrated when she's seated in the high chair and I'm clearly not understanding what she wants. I'm going to see about teaching her a few more signs to help make life easier — Water and Help come to mind as useful ones. Though she's learning new words so quickly, we may not need signs for long.
- Little Miss Independent wants to put on her own shoes, spoon out her own food, fasten her own seatbelt and brush her own teeth. She's not terribly pushy when I step in to help, but she's very keen to learn this stuff for herself.
- This girl is quiet…and fast. Before I turn around she's out the door and getting into something. She's very inquisitive, pulling things off shelves and opening cabinets to explore. Turns out baby gates are ESSENTIAL for her personality. At a play date in KC she managed to get away for a second and tried her hand at a small set of stairs. Thankfully they were carpeted and she just landed on her cushy butt. She cried, but not for long.
- In fact, Liam and I marvel at how little crying she does when she bumps her head or falls down. Liam was the opposite — I used to call him my little Brazilian soccer player for all of the injuries he cried foul about — but Violet is one tough chick.
Twenty years and back againAugust 2, 2016 at 12:22 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
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Not much has changed in my hometown since 1996. Birkenstocks are back in style. Tune into 98.9 The Rock and you'll still hear Soundgarden and Alice In Chains. And there's a Clinton running for President.
Some things have changed, though. The house I grew up in has changed color, the décor and furniture have been updated, and the backyard looks completely different. I'm sleeping in the same bed at my parent's house as I did in my youth, except now I share it with a fussy toddler. And, of course, my fellow graduates of Lee's Summit High School and I have, shall we say, aged a bit.
Our twentieth high school reunion this weekend was quite an extravaganza. A two-day event, even. Friday night, about fifty of us met at the tiger head with our parents, siblings, spouses and children for a tour of our alma mater. I brought my mom and the kids. I was sad to see the classroom where we put together the school newspaper every month was completely gutted. In fact, most of the upper-classman section (called Div 2 in my day) was under construction. In the PAC, Liam ran around on the stage with some of the other kids. When one of his friends asked him to join her up the stairs of a stage set, he decided against it. He deemed it too dangerous…didn't trust the builder. This kid.
I saw many familiar faces on our tour, gave many a warm embrace and fawned over many an adorable child. The lunch room was smaller than I remembered it…and one section in the back was completely rebuilt. The breezeway from the lunchroom to the under-classman section (Div 1, see what they did there?) was completely enclosed and air-conditioned. Back in '96 our school only had air-conditioning in the PAC. Kids these days have it so easy! I found my old German classroom…which appeared to be used for band practice now. Climbing the stairs from the PAC back to Div 2, I suddenly remembered standing right in that hallway as the OJ Simpson verdict was read. As I mentioned it to my mom, a guy piped up behind me — turns out he was actually with me when that happened! I'd completely forgotten. We were doing a poll for the newspaper, and we could hear the TV on in all of the classrooms we were passing. I remembered hearing them all echo in the halls as we peeked our heads inside to find out the news.
Violet got a little sidetracked at the lockers, toddling down the row and spinning all of the combination wheels she could reach. The kids spent the rest of the tour running around the Field House and the football field. By the time we got home they were ready for bed…and I was ready to continue the celebration at a bar downtown. Drunken merriment ensued. My girlfriends and I kept pointing out people to each other, "Who is that? Was she in our class?" It was hard to tell our classmates from the bar flies. Thankfully everyone would be wearing name tags for the reunion Saturday. It seemed most of my classmates wanted to stand outside…right next to the band. So we had to shout at each other, "What have you been up to? Where are you living now? How many kids do you have?" Sheesh. I'm too old for this. I was back home before midnight.
Saturday night, the main event, was held at Stonehaus Winery at 6 o'clock. I was "fashionably" late (putting a baby to bed…nothing fashionable about that), and I was met with a line out the door for booze. Better get in line then! Immediately I recognized the people around me: Mary and Kara, Adam, Katie, and Toji!! So many more passed by to say hi with a hug. Thanks to Facebook I'd kept in touch with most of them, but it was still great to hear more details about their lives now. Grunge music filled the hall — my musical tastes are still stuck in the mid-90s, so I was loving it. Angst! Yeah! A wine glass in each hand (so I wouldn't have to stand in that long-ass line again), I set about to mingle. Lots of Hi-Life alums, IB classmates, and theater folks I had to talk to. I surprised a lot of friends when I told them I lived in Greece now. Turned out to be a great conversation-starter. Outside on the lawn I took a much quieter seat to catch up with Joanne and Bernadette. Many of us are moms now, and I even discovered one grandma (Wow!). One friend I didn't even recognize she has changed so much. It was great to catch up with her.
I spent a fabulous half hour taking selfies with my best friend, Katie. I remember we sat together on the first day in Mrs. Long's fourth grade class at Westview Elementary. She had big glasses and an even bigger personality. I was the smallest kid in the class. By the end of the day she told me were going to be best friends. I happily agreed, and the rest is history. We both worked for the high school newspaper, we both went to J-school at Mizzou, and we both had our kids at about the same time. After graduation, our relationship ebbed and flowed, as friendships often do when you don't live in the same town. We lost touch for a little while there, but somehow reconnected as adults. And I'm so happy we did. Now we do play dates whenever I'm in town. Our oldest kids are the same age, and they played so well together on this visit! The next generation of best friends, perhaps?
The class of '96 was the last class to graduate before the new high school opened, and I think that instilled some comradery among all the different clichés. Sure, we had jocks and brains and all of that, but I felt like our circles comingled. That being said, there were still an awful lot of kids I never got to know, and quite a few at the reunion I had never met. My memory is such crap now, though, that sometimes someone would know me and I'd have no idea how I knew them. Thank god for the nametags! Near the end of the night I locked eyes with one girl and instantly recognized her…and yet I couldn't remember her name or why I knew her so well. Curse you, mommy brain! This baby is sucking out all of my brain cells.
As the party started winding down, I turned to see about a dozen tired husbands sitting around mostly empty tables. What a priceless visual! And it made me glad I'd left mine back at home. I'm sure he was glad, too, ha! With more than 200 guests, this reunion was going to go down in the record books for sure. I don't think we had so many at the last one of these I attended a decade ago. I was there four hours, but I could have stayed so much longer talking to people. Alas, I had that cruel toddler wake-up call in the morning, so at midnight I knew it was time to scoot. I'm sure there were after parties, and I'm sure they were fun. Sigh. Perhaps in another ten years when Violet is 11 (yikes, I can hardly imagine that!) I'll go to one of those.
Violet is 14 months old!July 11, 2016 at 8:33 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
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My girl is officially a toddler! Here's what she's been up to this month:
- Violet has mastered the art of walking. Unlike her brother, she seemed to catch on a little bit at a time. But once we got back from our Malta trip, she really started taking off. And it is the cutest thing you ever did see.
- It's not Mama or Mommy, it's Mom. And she says it like she's from Chicago.
- We've had a rough month of teething. She got two more bottom teeth, one more top tooth, and 3 molars in the past 30 days. She's had a lot of trouble sleeping.
- When I was a baby my mother used to put books in my crib. I've passed on the tradition to Violet. She loves turning the pages in her board books while waiting for me to get her in the morning. I have a video monitor, so I can watch her switch from book to book as she makes her way around the crib. So cute.
- Even though she can walk on her own, she still wants to lead me or daddy around by a finger. Parents aren't allowed to sit, evidently.
- Along with "hi" she can say "hello." Except it sounds more like "Heh-row." She also likes to wave…with both hands.
- No more baby signing — either I've gotten lazy with the teaching, or she doesn't want to do it. Probably a mix of both. Throwing food on the floor means "all done" apparently.
- I'm trying to teach her to be gentle…to no avail. She still pinches, hits and grabs at her family members, much to Liam's chagrin. We had a play date with her little buddy Jaxon, and she spent most of the time abusing him. He's a tough nut to crack, though, so he didn't mind too much. While I'm nursing her she loves to grab my nose and my ears. Sometimes I have to hold her hands down when it gets especially annoying.
- She's discovered how to pick her nose. Learned that from her brother, I'm sure.
Violet is 13 months old!June 10, 2016 at 3:52 am | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
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This girl is getting some personality…which is both good and bad. Here's what she's been up to this month:
- After weeks of sleepless nights and general crankiness, tooth number six finally made an appearance this week. Now she has three on the top and three on the bottom, sort of catty-corner from each other, so her smile is going to look adorably crooked.
- She's back to sleeping in the crib again, thank heaven! It takes a little more effort — after nursing, oftentimes I have to stick around and pat her back. If her little head pops up as I'm trying to sneak out, I have to walk over and rub her back some more. But it works! That is until she wakes in the middle of the night, which still happens every third night or so.
- Violet loves to smile. She breaks out into a big grin whenever anyone looks at her. Her grins are infectious, especially on the bus. Oh, they love her on the bus! It also helps that she says "hi" to anyone and everyone she sees. She also says ouch, ohi (the greek word for "no" pronounced oh-hee), and I got her to say "Geia sou" (Greek for "hello" pronounced ya-soo) one time. She hasn't quite gotten the gist of waving, but she sure loves to greet people!
- My baby is a carnivore! She loves chicken, bacon, hamburgers, ground beef tacos, cold cuts, shredded pork, and I'm sure if she could manage it, she'd happily gnaw on a Kansas City Strip. But the only fruit she'll eat is avocado, and the only vegetable she seems to like is corn. I gave her a raw mushroom to try, and she looked at me like, "This isn't really food, is it?" She wouldn't try it, and instead tried to put it in my mouth. How did I get cursed with another picky eater?!
- Unlike her brother, Violet does not seem to care much for milk. But it kind of makes sense…with him I almost seamlessly switched from formula in a bottle to milk in a bottle. I'm still nursing her, with no plans to stop in the immediate future, and she'd much rather get milk from me than cow's milk in a cup. I'm not too concerned as long as she's still nursing. She's getting old enough to tug at my shirt and do a little nose-dive at my cleavage to let me know she wants some mommy milk. I'm always happy to oblige.
- This girl loves to cruise. She recently got the hang of her push walker, but she still prefers to hold my hand. She's down to holding just one finger now, and she can take as many as six steps on her own before she sits down. When she gets to the edge of a table or wall, she'll emit a single, ear-piercing screech and thrust her hand up, scrunching her face like she's using every ounce of her being to reach me. Who could refuse that?
- Thanks to Gymboree, she's gotten very good at helping me clean up. She loves putting objects away or giving me the toys out of her bath, all while I sing our special clean up song. She's also helping me get her dressed with her arms and legs, she prefers to feed herself with a spoon, and she just about won't let me brush her teeth for her. I want to do it myself, mama!
- Also related to food, she likes to have a variety at her disposal at mealtimes. I find myself littering her tray with odds and ends, then going back to the kitchen to see what else I can find in the pantry. Finally I'll find the thing she seems to want to eat, and she'll tuck in… at least until she's sick of that and wants something else.
- Violet's hair continues to get thicker and curlier, especially in the back. She's got little wings of blond behind her ears. She looks just like the Gerber baby.
- Her interest in climbing has only grown stronger. I caught her trying to climb the inside of the pantry, using her toys to climb up to the fireplace, hooking her feet to the side of the pack 'n play to climb out, and I know it's only a matter of time before she figures out how to climb over the chairs I've laid down over the small set of stairs in the living room. I had to put away both of her little rocking chairs because she kept standing up on them, and the other day she toppled the rocking horse on top of herself when she tried to mount it by herself. The embassy is sending some guys to hang pictures for us this week, and we're going to have them anchor all of the bookshelves and the tall wardrobe in the foyer. And we plan to mount all of the TVs. This child is going to keep us on our toes!
And just for fun, here's what Liam was up to at 13 months. Funny how different they were at the same age…and also how much the same. Oh, and two weeks after I posted that, Liam was full on walking.
Violet Turns One!May 10, 2016 at 5:24 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
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Oh my goodness, look how big my baby has gotten! We had a little birthday party for her on Saturday with some new friends we made at the Embassy. She had a wonderful time, and we adults had a wonderful time with some wine and beer! Liam had some older siblings to play with at the party, and he loved helping her blow out her candle and open her presents. So much about her has changed this month! Here's the rundown:
- My girl had five teeth now! Three on top and two on bottom. And the way she's been drooling lately, I think number six is going to pop through any day now.
- Just lately she has decided napping in her crib is NOT for her. I hope this is just a phase…and does not spell doom for that morning nap. She's been sleeping in my lap twice a day, and she's been getting up in the middle of the night most nights, too. She used to calm herself, but now she can pull herself to stand in the crib, and she refuses to lay herself back down. We've both been very tired!
- Oh, this girl is a CLIMBER. She puts her foot up on every available surface she comes too. We have an old rocking chair of Liam's in the play room. It took him over a year to figure out how to sit in it. I think he was three before he gave it a go. Violet managed to pull herself into it in no time flat. She got back down all by herself, scooted it around the room until it was next to the baby gate, then climbed into the seat and stood up with a leg perched to climb the gate! Thankfully I was watching her do it, so I was able to stop her. This one is going to keep me on my toes!
- This girl is also tenacious. We blocked the stairs from the living room to the kitchen — just two little steps up — with a couple of dining room chairs. In less than a week she had figured out how to get around them. Now we have them tied with jump ropes. Not sure how long that will hold. I've got some baby fencing on order. Hopefully it will arrive before the dam is breached!
- She has added the "oh" sound to her repertoire. She says what sounds like "ouch" sort of randomly, and we got her to say, "Uh oh."
- Violet is the cutest little hand clapper you ever did see! She just grins and claps, claps and grins.
- She's just started picking up her baby signs. She'll sign "more" and "all done" when she sits at the high chair….more or less. It's still a bit of a work in progress. Usually I know when she's finished a meal because she takes each piece of food on her tray and drops it on the floor.
- No first steps yet, but she's well on her way. She can cruise all around a room on her own now, and when she holds my hand, she can do it with just one hand.
- I have to say, Liam has been an awesome big brother. He walks her around the room, he keeps an eye on her for me when I ask him to, and he even helps her up the stairs all on his own. (Don't worry, I'm always right behind.) He loves on her every chance he gets, and she doesn't seem to mind when he gets all up in her face. He jumps around like a crazy person just to get a laugh…and she usually obliges. He says he wants to marry her, and I have to keep reminding him that he can't marry his sister. "But I LOVE her SO MUCH!" he always replies. Indeed do we all 🙂
Here are more photos from her birthday party. Thanks to Lisa for taking all these great photos for me!
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National Basketball Association roundup
(The Sports Xchange) - The New Orleans Pelicans signed forward Dante Cunningham and he will be in uniform for Thursday night's game against the Golden State Warriors.
The Pelicans also could be adding point guard Gal Mekel, according to ESPN.
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Orlando Magic forward Kyle O'Quinn was fined $15,000 by the NBA for making excessive contact above the shoulders with Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, the league announced.
O'Quinn was assessed a Flagrant 2 and ejected for the play, which took place with 5:54 remaining in the second quarter of the Clippers' 114-86 win over the Magic on Wednesday.
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The Dallas Mavericks recalled guard Ricky Ledo from the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League.
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Our grandson has the misfortune to live in an area of high unemployment. Since he left school eight years ago, a few casual jobs only have come his way.
He is grateful to be accommodated in a dilapidated flat, and we have subsidised his meagre income. He is desperate to be independent, so imagine his and our joy when he was offered a job which lasted more than one month. The job was manual shift work at unsocial hours, 35 hours a week at the minimum wage.
Our joy was short-lived. Our grandson was marginally worse off on the minimum wage than he was on the dole. Deducting from his net wage his regular commitments, he was left with £9 per week for clothes, toiletries, sundries and unforeseen expenses. We continue to subsidise him from our pensions.
The minimum wage is a travesty; it is clearly inadequate and should equate to a statutory living wage. Employers paying the minimum wage are, in effect, only a step away from employing slave labour.
A company kept afloat by paying the minimum wage is either making an unjustifiable profit or is commercially unviable. It should not expect parents, guardians or grandparents to augment the company's wage bill.
R J Rickard, Edinburgh
As the Government will not outlaw zero-hours contracts, another way of addressing the problem of employers who do not want to give employees full working rights would be to change the minimum wage law, so that zero-hours contracts must be paid at a higher rate. In every other part of capitalism, taking a risk is rewarded. It should be in the workplace, too. Fewer rights, higher pay.
Reverend Richard Haggis, Oxford
I appreciate that elephant conservation is a valuable cause, but I was disappointed to see two internships included in your Christmas Charity Auction. Although this is raising money for a good cause, I question the ethics of making desirable opportunities available only to those who can afford to pay for them.
Unpaid internships make certain career paths – such as TV and video production in this case – virtually inaccessible for all but the most privileged young people. Auctioning two such opportunities creates a further barrier. These two internships will inevitably go to young people lucky enough to have rich parents to pay for that essential first credit on their CV.
Moreover, the industries in question miss out on hiring from a large pool of talented young people who cannot afford to work for free – let alone pay for an internship.
Hayley Gullen, London SE5
Non-partisan and working for peace
Sadly, in the troubled history of the Middle East conflict, it is not unusual for those who speak about human rights violations to be branded as opponents ("Clare Short at risk of arrest in Israel", 2 January).
As you list my own engagement with the Council for European Palestinian Relations (CEPR), can I make clear that as Labour's European Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, I meet and engage with many international representatives – and this has included accepting roles in the past with the pro-Israeli Labour Friends of Israel.
I am not aware that CEPR has in any way breached its own mission statement that it is a non-profit, non-partisan organisation committed to peace and respect for international law.
Others who have accepted roles as trustees include a German Liberal Democrat MEP from the European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee, a Green MP who is former chair of the Swiss Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, and a British peer who is both a Privy Councillor and former British Labour health minister.
More than 100 parliamentarians have accepted invitations to serve on CEPR's delegations, including Lord (David) Steel, Sir Gerald Kaufman, Baroness (Margaret) Jay, Conservative MP for Kettering Philip Hollobone, former chair of the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party and currently Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury Lorely Burt MP, Lord (Hugh) Dykes, and current Labour shadow treasury, business and justice ministers.
Of course, I will contact the Israeli government in response to the reported statement, but I stand with all those renowned parliamentarians in seeking to promote genuine dialogue and understanding towards finally achieving a just peace for both Israelis and Palestinians.
Richard Howitt MEP, Labour Foreign Affairs Spokesperson in the European Parliament, Cambridge
So much potential good goes up in smoke
If the world decided not to have any firework parties on New Year's Eve 2014 and contributed what they would have spent to a global fund to alleviate poverty, hunger and disease, I wonder how much we would collect?
We could congratulate ourselves for not letting it all go up in bangs, lights, smoke and, in the case of London, flavoured smells! Alternatively, we could have the displays and parties, but donate the equivalent amount of spending to the fund. I was disgusted by the scenes on TV of various cities and their displays, while at the same time there was reporting on the Syrian refugee crisis, and adverts from charities asking for £2 a month to feed or provide medicines for deprived children.
John Ongom, London E11
Why would anyone want an honour?
Pat Rattigan (letter, 1 January) seems upset about not receiving an honour. But I can't really understand why anyone would want one.
I have been a great admirer of Taoism, which teaches a philosophy of meekness, which shuns honours. Lao Tzu said in the Tao Te Ching: "He who shows himself is not conspicuous; he who considers himself right is not illustrious; he who brags will have no merit; he who boasts will not endure."
Kartar Uppal, West Bromwich, West Midlands
An unforgettable conductor
I was disappointed that you were unable to find a single line of space to mention the conductor Sir Colin Davis among the list of obituaries of notable people for 2013 (Review of the Year, 28 December). He was every bit as much of a musical icon as Beecham, Sargent and Sir Henry Wood, for example, in both the concert hall and opera house throughout his 60 years or so of conducting. He must surely have contributed far more to British music over the years than some other musicians (whom I've never heard of), such as JJ Cale, Ray Manzarek and Stan Tracey, who did get a mention, and was still actively conducting in the early part of the year before his unfortunate death in April.
Ian Berresford, Poynton, Cheshire
Great horror
The rest of the British media didn't appear to mention it at all, but why did you consign the study from the University of South Wales which forecasts global temperatures rising by as much as 5C by 2100 and 8C by 2200 to two column inches on page 16 ("Temperatures set to rise 5C by end of the century", 1 January)?
And these figures take no account of the biggest story of 2013, about vast quantities of methane erupting from the Arctic Ocean which may be the beginnings of a runaway process which will render this planet uninhabitable to most species, including our own. In a year that will look back a century to the horrors of the First World War, shouldn't equal priority be given to persuading humanity to look ahead at avoiding the immeasurably greater horror of runaway global warming which will very possibly bring human history to a tragic, rapid and suicidal close?
Aidan Harrison, Rothbury, Northumberland
They used to have a word for it
The news about the plight of the Russian ship MV Akademik Shokalskiy, which got stuck in the ice, makes me feel that as the passengers have been rescued and were apparently carousing and ice dancing before rescuers got to them, The Independent can rescue a word that lexicographers have, for some reason, been trying to kill off for decades,
Mallemaroking comes from a Dutch phrase for the drunken behaviour of icebound whaling crews with nothing to do until the ice loosens or rescue comes.
Given that the Oxford English Dictionary records the last proper use of this word as being in 1913, I hope you can print this letter and so rescue this marvellous word for another century at least.
David Walsh , Skelton, Cleveland
Something missing on the new coin
It's a pity that they couldn't fit in on the new £2 coin after "Your country needs you" the words "to die".
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Engine Temperature
We are sailing a Catalina 30 with a universal 3 cylinder diesel.
As you may know the engine is midships under a bunk seat. In order to fit the engine the bunk seat has a bump up of fiberglass with a matching dimple in the seat.
After motoring for about 20 minutes last week the captain noticed that the fiberglass top of the seat bunk over the engine was so hot it was melting the seat cushion bottom.
None of the gages on this boat work including temperature so we don't know the actual engine temperature.
Since I'm crew I bought a IR thermometer.
My plan is to run the engine a few minutes and shoot the engine with the non-contact thermometer just like the surveyors do.
My problem of course is what do I point it at and what reading is normal?
Last year the engine apparently got so hot it made a bad noise then seized up. After it cooled it ran pretty good and has been starting well since with quite a bit of white smoke on startup then it clears out although there is a lot of smell below.
Not my boat, this guy is not a big maintenance guy obviously.:)
Those IR thermoms have gotten popular this year for just such jobs. Basically, the engine should be running at 140F for a raw water cooled engine, and 170-190F for a closed heat exchanger.
You should be able to take readings on the thermostat housing, the water pump, most sections of the block including those where the cooling hoses are attached, and while there will be quite a bit of variation, very little of the block--if any--should ever run much higher than the thermostat temperature.
The spot of the block where the engine temp sensor is screwed in, should register within 5 degrees of the thermostat rating, unless something is making the engine overheat. (Betting there is a problem.)
Thanks for the tips. So if the temperature is higher that 190 at what temperature should I shut the engine down to prevent damage? Or maybe at what temperature is the warning buzzer supposed to sound?
I did the test with the thermometer today and the highest I could get was 160 degrees. The engine temperature sensor seemed to be working today and it registered about 167. I've been told it can go to 180 with no damage so apparently we are OK for now.
I'm definitely going to keep the IR thermometer around as it seems to be a handy gadget.
If 150F is melting a seat cushion...maybe this is one of those "Who'd a thought?!" tales where the real problem is that the owner just recently had that seat re-upholstered. The wrong way.
You know?
I did notice that the pressure cap with a vent is right under the seat cover. I'm wondering it it let out a little steam?
Easy thing to check: That the pressure cap is working, that the seat and gasket under it are clean, that the pressure is correct and, a bit more work, to confirm if there was any damage like a cracked gasket or head from the overheat. If there was, it can go a long time without any real problem. And then fail rather dramatically and inconveniently.
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10 things to do before starting university
You've gained a place at university, congratulations. Make sure everything is in place before you fly the nest by ticking off our ten point checklist
The summer before you head off to university is a busy time. There's so much to think about and put into place but creating a checklist of things to do before starting your course is a good way to organise yourself.
To make things a little easier we've started the list off for you. While some of the items are fun, others can be a little dull; however all are essential to ensuring that your new student life goes off without a hitch.
1. Arrange your accommodation
This requires some research beforehand. First year students typically choose to stay in halls, although off-campus university accommodation and privately rented houses are alternative options.
It's never too early to start thinking about your student living arrangements as many institutions operate on a first-come-first-served basis. It's a good idea to get in touch with your university's accommodation office to discover the dates of accommodation days and events, which allow you to view the different possibilities before making your decision.
For more information read our advice on what you need to know about student accommodation.
2. Sort out your finances
It might not be the most thrilling way to spend your summer but you need to get your finances in order before freshers' week.
First things first you need to set up a student bank account. The majority of banks (Barclays, Halifax, HSBC, and Santander) offer these so you'll need shop around. Try to concentrate on which offers the best overdraft facilities rather than which has the biggest freebie.
Next you need to get in touch with Student Finance to sort out your student loan; these things can take time to process so make this a priority.
Finally you need to draw up a budget. Calculate the money you have from loans, family donations, part-time job etc. and divvy this sum up to cover rent, bills, food and socialising.
University can be hectic knowing how you are going to incorporate restorative time into your diary can help you remain resilient
3. Decide what to take
Find out what is available at your accommodation to avoid buying unnecessary items. Are pots and pans provided? Do you need to take a toaster? Also find out what storage is available, as there's no point taking loads of stuff if there's nowhere to put it.
With all the big items to consider, it's easy to forget little things like stationery, cleaning materials and utensils so pop these on your list. If you're taking expensive items like laptops and iPads then consider getting these insured.
Take a look at our guide to the packing essentials when deciding what to take to university.
4. Organise a railcard
As a student you need to take advantage of discounts where you can find them. If you're going to be travelling home or visiting friends at other universities then a 16-25 railcard could save you some serious cash with a third off rail fares. Some student bank accounts offer this card as an incentive; alternatively a three-year card costs just £70.
While talking about saving money, an NUS extra card gives you access to over 200 discounts on everything from travel and clothes to food and cinema tickets.
5. Get reading
Some universities put their reading lists online, while others send the information via post or email. You don't need to buy every book on the list. Your university library will stock copies of the books that you need.
To get a head start on your reading before starting your course try to identify the texts that will come in most useful and purchase or borrow these. Pre-course reading can save you time and make you feel more prepared for lectures.
6. Arrange a health check
To ensure that you start your university career in the best health possible arrange a health check.
Due to an increase in cases of meningitis type W it's recommended that first year students (aged under 25) receive the meningitis ACWY vaccination before arriving at university. Make an appointment with your local GP to arrange this.
7. Get to know the area
Figure out where the local shops are and scope out the local gym and doctor's surgery. Getting to know your new town or city will really pay off upon arrival. As a student you'll probably want to know where your favourite fast food outlet is too.
Visiting the campus to identify key buildings and on-site bars will save you a lot of time in the long run.
8. Learn to cook
Ask mum, or another culinary inclined relative, to teach you how to make your favourite meals. Once you arrive you'll be glad you did. There are plenty of student recipe books out there, many of which focus on cooking to a budget.
Getting to grips with a washing machine is also wise. This facility might be available in your accommodation or you might have to use a launderette, either way you'll need to know how to operate one.
9. Spend time with family and friends
In the weeks leading up to your first semester try to spend some quality time with loved ones, be it a family holiday or a road trip with friends. You might not be moving a million miles away but it could be a couple of months before you get the chance to visit and homesickness is bound to kick in.
Some recent memories of good times will go some way to combatting these feelings. To discover other ways of assuaging these unwanted feelings read our tips on what to do when you're feeling homesick.
10. Get involved in freshers' week
The welcome week, otherwise known as freshers' week, is designed to help you settle in so make the most of it. Your students' union will put on a number of events, including a freshers' fair, to help you make friends and discover new interests.
While student nights and pub crawls are a feature of the week remember to pace yourself. There will be a lot of information for you to retain and you don't want to burn yourself out at the start.
Expert advice
Rowanna Smith, careers consultant at the University of Exeter, offers up some extra points to add to your list. She suggests reading newspapers to get up to date with current affairs, especially within your area of interest. Gaining some work experience, either paid or unpaid is also a really useful way to utilise any free time in the run up to starting university as it develops valuable skills needed in both your academic study and in further job applications.
Rowanna's parting advice to freshers is this, 'Think about ways that help you to stay calm and focused. University can be hectic and while it's great to dive into new societies, sports and friendships, knowing how you are going to incorporate restorative time into your diary can help you remain resilient and contribute to you emotional and physical wellbeing.'
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Symwave Wins LaCie
Laguna Niguel-based Symwave, a developer of semiconductors for the USB 3.0 market, has scored a win with storage products firm LaCie, the two said today. According to the firms, they are rolling out a dual hard disk RAID storage solution based on the new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 standard. The new product uses Symwave's USB 3.0 dual SATA and RAID bridge controller. The new product provides capacity of up to 4TB for Mac and PC users. Symwave is venture backed by Kodiak Venture Partners, CMEA Ventures, and SMSC.


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Dark markets may be more harmful than high-frequency trading
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But the rise of "off-exchange trading" is terrible for the broader market because it reduces price transparency a lot, critics of the system say. The problem is these venues price their transactions off of the published prices on the exchanges - and if those prices lack integrity then "dark pool" pricing will itself be skewed.
Around 40 percent of all U.S. stock trades, including almost all orders from "mom and pop" investors, now happen "off exchange," up from around 16 percent six years ago.
This trend is "a real concern," John Ramsay, former head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Trading and Markets division, said on the sidelines of a conference in February. "We have academic data now that suggests that, yes, in fact there is a point beyond which the level of dark trading for particular securities can really erode market quality."
Given the $21.4 trillion worth of U.S. stocks that were traded in 2012, even a small mispricing can move the needle by tens of billions of dollars.


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London, June 25 : A Brit woman has been married for 250 months and has been pregnant for 110 of them.
The lady in question is Lesley Ware, who has become a granny for the first time - just weeks before giving birth to her twelfth child.
Ten days ago, Lesley - who was born in Motherwell - gave birth to baby daughter Millie, just weeks after she became a grandmother when eldest daughter Lyndsay, 19, had son Jack.
"People often say they are from a big family but are shocked when I tell them I have 12 children," the Mirror quoted her, as saying. Lyndsay added: "Mum wanted a girl as she hadn't had one for ages. She is mad about babies. She couldn't put Jack down when she first saw him."
There are now only two months - February and December - when there is not a birthday in the Ware household.
Describing life at home, the 40-year-old supermum said: "At meal times the young ones go first followed by the older children and then Mark and me.
"Bath time is quite funny. One child is sent up for a bath and then back down and another is sent up in turn. They form an orderly queue. And, of course, the washing machine is always on the go."
Millie weighed in at 7lb 13oz. She follows Lyndsay, Mark, 18, James, 17, Amy, 16, Daniel, 11, Thomas, 10, Katie, eight, Matthew, six, Alex, three, Ewan, two and one-year-old Drew.
Lesley said: "It can be difficult getting them to go to sleep at night. It tends to be like musical chairs as they go from one bedroom to another."


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Four men have been sentenced to a combined total of 4 years and 10 months in prison for handling more than £33,000 worth of stolen coins.Read the full story ›
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Second pensioner attacked in Bristol
Police are appealing for witnesses after an 87-year-old woman was robbed and injured in Bristol.Read the full story ›
Blind man robbed in Gloucestershire
Police are appealing for witnesses after a blind man was robbed in South Gloucestershire.
The incident took place on Wednesday (14/9) on Downend Road, Kingswood, at 5 past midnight.
The victim, a 53-year-old man, was walking home when he was approached by a number of men.
One asked the victim for a cigarette before grabbing his jacket.
The victim was then head-butted in the face, causing him to fall to the ground.
While on the ground, the victim's pockets were searched and a packet of cigarettes were stolen.
The men then ran off.
Man forced to withdraw cash from ATM at knifepoint
Police are investigating a robbery at knifepoint which took place on Cowick Street in Exeter.
It happened at around 2:30 am on Sunday 28 August. A 25-year-old man was walking down an alleyway when he was approached by an unknown man.
The offender threatened the victim with a knife and walked him to a cash point at the Tesco Metro. The victim was forced to withdraw £50. The offender then took the bank card and withdrew a further £120, after which the victim managed to retrieve his bank card and ran away.
This is a serious crime and we are appealing for anyone who has information regarding this incident to come forward.
While no one was hurt, money was taken and the victim was left understandably very shaken.
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Masked raiders hunted by police after knife robbery
Police are investigating an attempted robbery that took place at a newsagents in Plymouth. They've released CCTV to appeal for witnesses.Read the full story ›
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Knifepoint robbery at mini supermarket
Police investigating a knifepoint robbery have released images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident.Read the full story ›
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82-year-old gives chase in Keynsham robbery
An 82-year-old woman has been commended for her bravery after giving chase to a man who snatched her bag.Read the full story ›
Robbery at Stroud Post Office
A knife-wielding man has made off with cash in a robbery at a post office in Stroud. It happened just before 10 o'clock this morning at the branch in Stratford Road. Staff were left shocked but uninjured. The robber escaped on foot.
He's described as white, between 23 and 25 years old and of slim build. He was wearing a navy blue hoodie, jogging trousers and sunglasses.
Police appeal for Taunton robbery witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a robbery happened in Taunton. On Monday 16th July at 10am a woman was walking along the footpath between Vivary Road and Vivary Park when she was pushed from behind by a man demanding money.
She gave him a small amount of cash and he also took her shopping bag. Police would like to speak anyone who witnessed the robbery or saw a man acting suspiciously in the area at the time. The suspect is described as a white man, aged 20-25-years-old and around 5 feet 10 inches tall.
He was wearing a black zip-up jacket, dark blue jeans, black gloves and a dark-coloured baseball cap worn back to front.
A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Armed robbery in Cheltenham: CCTV picture released
Police in Cheltenham are hunting two men who stole a large amount of cash from a bookies. The hooded offenders escaped on bicycles after robbing Ladbrokes in Rowanfield Avenue. Both men were brandishing knives when they threatened a cashier during the robbery on Sunday afternoon.


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Villa Nyasa é um oásis de calma proporcionando vistas ao sul panorâmicas sobre o vale da montanha. A parte antiga da casa, que data do século 18 foi ampliado e bem adaptado e modernizado ao longo dos anos, mantendo um charme da Provença distinta.
Ladeado por 3. 5 acres de floresta de pinheiros e olivais, tem muito bem construído jardins com lavanda, oliveiras e figueiras, e onde ervas silvestres florescer. Há três áreas de jantar fora, e uma área para churrasco com frigorífico e lavatório.
Os terraços em todos os lados e em vários níveis, juntamente com o pátio à sombra de um pinheiro abacaxi, fornecer um amplo espaço para grupos sem que as pessoas pisando sobre um outro. Badminton, uma mesa de ténis de mesa ao ar livre e vários jogos vai manter as crianças entretidas. Enquanto a peça de resistência é o mosaico de azulejos 12 metros piscina de borda infinita com placa de mergulho com vistas para morrer.
A casa oferece 5 suítes (4 duplos e um twin) e pode acomodar 10 convidados adultos com facilidade. Duas das suites têm suas próprias entradas e um está situado a uma curta distância da casa principal. Quartos ou têm chuveiros de banho ou banhos e todos estão equipados com ar condicionado reversível e da casa principal tem aquecimento central. O aspecto sentado quarto duplo, com lareira tem portas que abrem para uma varanda.
A cozinha está totalmente equipada com um frigorífico estilo / freezer, fogão estilo faixa, máquina de lavar louça e porcelana louças americano. A roupa exterior tem uma máquina de lavar roupa, máquina de secar secagem e ferro. A sala de jantar com lareira pode acomodar 12 para o jantar.
A casa está equipada com Sky, Fressat, um leitor de DVD e um aparelho de som com porta Bluetooth e iPhone. Não há banda larga e sem fio durante a maior parte da casa.
Luxo cama de algodão egípcio lençóis, toalhas e toalhas de piscina são fornecidos para todos os hóspedes. Todos os custos de limpeza estão incluídos. Joanna nosso gerente da casa oferece um meet and greet serviço e está disponível durante a sua estadia através de telemóvel. Joanna virá cada sábado, durante a sua estadia para mudar a roupa de cama e toalhas e para limpar completamente a casa, piscina e terraços.
A casa está disponível para aluguer semanal, ou mais ao longo do ano por um período mínimo de uma semana. Os períodos de aluguer executado a partir de sábado a sábado
Our family of 10 (5 adults & 5 children) spent a lovely week here at Villa Nyasa in August 2016.
We were very impressed with the beautiful villa, even though we had looked at pictures online it was even better in the flesh. There was plenty of space, so many little areas outside to sit at and relax so no-one felt on top of each other.
The outside kitchen area was a big hit with us, as a family with children it was ideal as they could swim whilst we cooked dinner with us still keeping a watchful eye over them. It was also lovely of an evening, we spent many a night sitting up there with a glass of wine looking at the stars!
Inside the villa the bedrooms and en suite bathrooms were lovely and felt homely. Beautiful bedding, towels and toiletries were provided.
The nearby village of Claviers was very nice too, had a couple of meals at restaurants there which were very good.
All in all, couldn't fault Villa Nyasa, we would highly recommend and hope to return sometime in the future.
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The house is exactly as on the pictures. Damian said we wouldn't be disappointed and we weren't! The kitchen is very well equipped. So it doesn't matter what you want to make, you'll have everything you need.
We stayed with 10, 7 adults and 3 children. And there was plenty of room for everyone.
The pool area is fantastic and the views are amazing!
If you have any questions or anything is wrong during your stay, the local contact is there for you always. She helps you perfectly during your arrival and your stay.
We had fantastic weeks.
What a fabulous Villa! glorious rooms and décor, wondeful linen, yet a home from home feel, in a stunning setting with every detail thought through. We came for a very happy week end House Party - a quick easy drive from Nice Airport (excellent directions provided by the Owner) makes it all very doable even for a short break. And we were bathed in glorious sunshine and delicious warmth even though it was almost mid October. The local wines - and restaurants - are excellent too. I am already planning my return trip for a longer stay. Highly recommended. Allez!
The property is superbly kitted out, seeming to anticipate all possible whims and requirements of its guests. From the very well stocked house kitchen and that by the barbeque above the pool; the luxuriously sheeted beds, ample towelling, house toiletries (hairdrier even); wifi, TV, bluetooth for music; bedrooms and seating areas around various corners so no one is ever on top of another (especially when there is an age range from pre-teens through to grandma!); the mountain bikes and table-tennis; to the magnificent pool and dining terrace with a panoramic view over the surrounding countryside.
And the location is perfect. Nestled above the Mediterranean in the woody maritime foothills of the Alps, ancient charming villages are a very short drive away (the nearest 2 km) and within an hour's drive are the resorts and beaches of Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Frejeus, Ste Maxime – or in the opposite direction up along the banks of the Gorges du Verdon and down into its lakes.
I only wish I had a whole summer – a whole lifetime - to spend here.
We knew this part of France quite well and its a really beautiful area. The villa itself was in a great position. A couple of kilometres from Claviers which is a really pretty village. Also close to other beautiful villages and in glorious forested hills.
The villa itself was very well equipped and the pool area was excellent.
If you want a peaceful retreat in a relaxing setting its ideal. The views are amazing and the villa was able to comfortably accommodate up to nine in our party.
Much of the furnishings are new and all are of high standard. The kitchen in particular was great. There is a library of books in English that is the best I have ever seen in a holiday home! Joanna who manages the property was really helpful and nothing was too much for her. The owners recommendations on restaurants were spot on. The whole process of booking and taking the holiday was very smooth.
I am a keen road cyclist and I believe this is one of the very best places in France to cycle. Within reach of the alps its got a range of climbs on quiet roads with good surfaces. We stayed for three weeks and there were lots of things to do within easy reach. Apart from the obvious things like the coast the Sunday market in Le Muy, the nearby lake and spectacular Gorge de Verdun are all worth a visit.
I would highly recommend both the region and this villa in particular. I look forward to visiting again.
This house if really well suited to a large family or a group of people wanting peace and quiet in a wonderful part of france. The rooms are well placed so that everyone can have a bit of privacy and space and the pool and patio areas are great for kids and adults. The kitchen is incredibly well equipped and the living space very chilled out. Beautifully decorated but you don't feel like you have to tiptoe around a 'museum'. Joanna the house manager was very friendly and accessible and Damien's help and communication up to the stay was very helpful and convivial.
The only shame is that the 3.5 acres of woodland around the house are pretty impenetrable so the kids we had with us could romp around in it as we thought they might.
The surrounding areas and villages are unspoiled and quintessential 'old France'. Please visit the Villa Nyasa - you'll LOVE it!
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Estadia mínima: 7 noite(s)
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Rates include meet and greet service and all bedding and laundry. Minimum 7 night stay. Check-in and check-out on Saturdays. Consideration will be given to midweek bookings out of high season.


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I wasn't real crazy about how my Jasmine Mitts were turning out. And although I liked the pattern - I wasn't particularly in love with the yarn with that pattern. PLUS, let me just say that k3togtbl is annoying after SEVERAL rounds!! So I decided to FROG them and save the Regia 4-Ply Color for another project. I CO these cutie-patooties last night. The pattern is actually Cupcake Mittlets, but I am calling mine Lotus Blossom Mitts because I am knitting them in Argosy Luxury Yarns Lotus Blossom in Summer Romance colorway. These are a quick little knit and are SUPER easy that even beginners to lace AND to knitting in the round could tackle these with little problem. There a couple of things I don't like about this pattern. One is that you need to CO an additional 5 st in the middle of the pattern when knitting the thumb gusset. Initially, I CO using the backward loop method, but the st were way too tight. So taking a cue from another knitter who knit these mitts, I used the cable CO instead. Once I got that all squared away, it continued to knit up very quickly. Another thing I don't care for is the order of the pattern. You kinda have to jump around. But it's really not unmanageable.
So, I have one of these uber cute mitts done, and one more to go. I am knitting these up for my mom for her birthday (Sept. 1). I knit this little puppy in no time at all. Like I said, I started last night and then finished this afternoon in my spare time. So if you're looking for a quick knit that takes adv. beginner level skills and makes a spiffy gift, this pattern is for you!


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Great Family Cruise
Sail Date: August 01, 2015
Reviewed: 1 year ago
Traveled As: Large Group
Room Type: Inside
Pros: Food and Kids Club
Cons: Debarkation Process at Galveston
Recommends Navigator of the Seas? Yes!
Category Ratings
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|Children's Programs
|Kids Club schedule and activities were outstanding! Extended hours available for reasonable hourly rate
|RCL's entertainment quality seems to have slipped some over the past few years\, but still good.
|Service and Staff
|Cabin / Stateroom
|Inside stateroom. Have had balconies on this class ship before\, much preferred.
|Food and Dining
|Ship Quality