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Same-sex marriage backers weigh ballot date
Kern County
Nearly nine months after California voters banned same-sex marriage in the state, gay marriage supporters are ready to ask them to overturn Proposition 8. They're just not sure when to ask: In November 2010 or November 2012.
Choosing a date involves more than sifting through the polling, community meetings and consultants' reports that have filled the time since last fall's election with soul-searching and finger-pointing among supporters, culminating in a meeting of the movement's leaders Saturday in San Bernardino.
Generating enthusiasm for a grassroots campaign will also be a heart-based decision, one that has split same-sex couples even in Kern County, where 75 percent of voters backed Prop. 8.
Bakersfield resident Jade Haley wants an initiative in 2010. Her partner Alee Gamino thinks that's too soon. Gamino's Catholic mother still refers to Haley as "she" and has no contact with them as a couple, who are raising Gamino's teenage daughter from a previous relationship.
Churches' influence
On Sundays, Gamino, 34, goes to church twice. She attends a Catholic service solo with her mom in the morning and goes to a Metropolitan Community Church with her partner in the evening. "The churches have thousands and thousands of people ready to go against us," said Gamino. She looked at 70 people who came to a Unitarian Universalist Church on Thursday to talk about the movement's next step. "All we have is what's in this room."
Still, Gamino was among only a dozen people at the Bakersfield meeting called by Marriage Equality USA who supported waiting until 2012. The sentiment for a vote next year echoed one at a similar gathering in San Francisco, while gatherings in liberal bastions such as Oakland and Berkeley leaned toward 2012.
"The reaction was really mixed," said Pam Brown, Marriage Equality USA's political director, who compiled information from the organization's "Get Engaged" tour of 40 California cities over the past several weeks. "A lot of people who wanted to wait until 2012 wanted to see what the plan was first before they committed."
A nonbinding straw poll of leaders gathered Saturday in San Bernardino to plan the movement's next step found that 93 people voted to go in 2010, 49 in 2012 and 20 were undecided. Organizers expect to officially decide when to return to the ballot in a couple of weeks. If they decide on November 2010, the deadline to have ballot language submitted to the attorney general is Sept. 25.
Faults not addressed
This month, several groups of same-sex marriage supporters said not enough has been done to address the faults of last year's campaign in time to mount a winning drive next year.
Three groups representing people of color said supporters must reach out more to African Americans and Latinos. Political consultants solicited by Equality California wondered whether at least $40 million could be raised or enough supporters recruited for what would be a lighter turnout next year than 2008's presidential election.
The Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club of San Francisco, the nation's oldest LGBT Democratic club, said a 2010 measure "would require a rush that could cause our community to take shortcuts, miss important messages and fail to make critical connections. If we set the vote for 2010, we essentially need to net 1,000 voters per day, a theoretically achievable but extraordinarily ambitious goal."
Whatever decision is made, Prop. 8 defenders will be ready.
Ken Mettler, who led support for the ban in Kern County, said ties between the measure's supporters have only strengthened since last fall. People who hadn't connected much in the past - evangelical Christians and Mormons, Latinos and white conservatives - have remained connected on issues such as the anti-tax Tea Party.
David Stepp agreed that same-sex marriage is a "firewall issue" for many conservatives in the area. Over the past 16 years, the Venezuelan-born evangelical Christian pastor built his Iglesia Hispana from scratch into a congregation that fills a converted six-screen multiplex on Bakersfield's east side.
"If this would become OK, then why not marriage between three people?" said Stepp, who has a weekly radio show on a Spanish-language station.
If same-sex marriage supporters try to win hearts in California's agricultural heartland by appealing to their neighbors with personal stories, "that's the only way it could work," said Pete Baker, an evangelical pastor at a Bakersfield church whose members include Latinos, African Americans and whites. "But even then, what people say to someone's face is different than what they do at the ballot box."
Same-sex marriage backers don't expect Kern County to back same-sex marriage by 2010 or 2012 - but they want to win 2 percent more voters to their side - or 63 people a week.
Whitney Weddell, one of Kern County's anti-Prop. 8 organizers, paused when asked if that would be doable. "That," she said, "is a very good question."


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'White Collar's Matthew Bomer Talks with "My Take On TV"
Reviews have been favorable for the USA Network's new show White Collar. White Collar tells the "Catch Me If You Can"-like story of a white-collar criminal who partners with the FBI to help them solve crimes. The series stars Matthew Bomer, Tiffani Thiessen, Willie Garson, Tim DeKay and Diahann Carrol. The website "My Take On TV" visited the New York set for an exclusive interview with the some of the cast and crew from the show.
When "My Take On TV" asked what were some elements that set the show apart from other crime dramas on currently on TV, Bomer said, "Well, I think—I always say I think before I say—please cut that out. [laughs] Because it's just—I should just say it. The signature of USA Network is, characters welcome. So, first and foremost, you're gong to get all the great procedural stuff. It's really intelligently written. We're—I'm no fool, I know this is a writer's medium. You can put the biggest stars on the TV screen, but if the writing's not there, the shows aren't going to last and we're so blessed to have Jeff Easton at the helm. Because these scripts are really smart and fun and unique. The White Collar world is unique, hasn't really been completely explored yet and so you're going to get all the fun procedural stuff, but at the same time, there's going to be a lot of character elements that come into play as well. That keep it light and fun and sometimes serious. So, you do get more back story elements and a lot of interplay, fun interplay between characters that you might not get on a show that's straight procedural."
Read the full article here: White Collar
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Tuc Watkins Wins Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament
One Life To Live and Desperate Housewives star, Tuc Watkins, can now add poker champion to his resume. He participated in a Celebrity Poker Tournament over the weekend. Children's Institute, Inc., held its "First Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament" at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. Hosted by Emmy and Golden Globe winner Camryn Manheim (Ghost Whisperer). The fundraiser was to benefit children who have been affected by violence in their homes or communities. More than 20 celebrities supported the tournament including Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jamie Kennedy, Kevin Nealon, Joely Fisher, Mekhi Phifer, Cheri Oteri, Mimi Rogers, Allison Sweeney, Jennie Garth and Nicholas Gonzalez; four made it to the final table: Cheryl Hines ("Curb Your Enthusiasm"), Ricki Lake, Kevin Rahm and Tuc Watkins. Kevin Rahm and Tuc Watkins, both on "Desperate Housewives", battled it out as 2 of the final 3 players. Tuc Watkins ultimately won the grand prize.
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Mary J Blige, 'Glee's' Lea Michelle and Sara Evans to appear at the Hollywood Reporter/Billboard Film and TV Music Conference
The 8th annual Hollywood Reporter/Billboard Film and TV Music Conference will be held on October 29-30 in Beverly Hills. The most highly anticipated panels at the event this year will be for the TV show "Glee", the movie "Twilight:New Moon", the Sara Evans and SOAPnet panel and Mary J. Blige's keynote panel.
The Glee panel will be called BACKBEAT: THE ANATOMY OF A TV SHOW- Fox's "Glee"
A look behind-the-scenes at how "Glee" uses music — from on screen in synchs to the soundtrack for stores. Adam Anders (Glee music producer) and Grammy winner Lea Michelle who plays Rachel on the show will be just a few who will be on the panel.
The "New Moon" panel will feature a discussion called SOUNDTRACK CASE STUDY:"THE TWILIGHT SAGA:NEW MOON". The masterminds behind the 2.1 million-selling soundtrack to "Twilight" discuss how they selected the bands and songs to appear on the soundtrack to film's sequel, "The Twilight Saga: New Moon. Paul Katz, music consultant of Summit Entertainment will be one of the speakers on the panel.
Day 1 Keynote Speaker will be country singer Sara Evans — Multiple-platinum selling and award-winning country artist Sara Evans talks about her deal with ABC Daytime and SOAPnet for promotion, placement and tour sponsorship.
Day 2 Keynote Speaker will be R&B legend, Mary J. Blige. –R&B legend Mary J. Blige discusses her career and contributions to film and TV music, including a preview of the song she wrote for Lionsgate's "PRECIOUS: BASED ON THE NOVEL 'PUSH' BY SAPPHIRE." The film, directed by "Monster's Ball" producer Lee Daniels and adapted for the screen by Geoffrey Fletcher, stars Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd, Lenny Kravitz and introduces Gabourey Sidibe. PRECIOUS will be in theaters beginning on November 6, 2009. Blige's next album will be released this fall.
For more information and tickets: Hollywood Reporter/Billboard Conference
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Gerard Butler Takes Hilarious Turn As Host of SNL
Gerard Butler channeled his inner Hugh Jackson to host Saturday Night Live last night. The versatile actor, who has starred in every genre in movies from romantic comedy, to action films and musicals, was right at home in front of the live New York audience.
The first time host added funny man to his resume. In his opening monologue, he reminded us of his starring role in "The Phantom Of The Opera" with a sketch of him singing the signature "Music of The Night". As he sang, a group of assassins tried to kill him, including the Phantom's Christine played by Kristen Wiig.
Butler held an impressive American accent for some of his sketches but spoke in his native Scottish tongue during a segment from Weekend Update in which Seth Meyers translated for the US audience–"I slept with a hooker last night", Butler told his mother watching at home through Meyers.
Other memorable sketches of the night were a spoof of "300" in which Butler The General
addressed his troops about his army's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. In it, he was surprised to find out that all of his soldiers were gay and Butler was as the hilarious "White Pete" in a sketch in which, Kenan Thompson hosts a talk show called called "What's Up, What's That" where he sings the opening theme song that never seems to end as guests (including surprise guest James Franco) look on, wondering if they will ever be interviewed. "White Pete" comes out and sings an addition to the theme song. Butler did his best soul crooner impersonation as "Pete" wondered "What's Up, What's That" in song.
International superstar Shakira was the musical act, singing two electrifying songs, including her hit song "She Wolf" and "Did It Again".
Trying out a new concept, the show had only one sponsor Bud Light Golden Wheat which allowed them to show limited commercials in favor of showing clips throughout the show of some of SNL's funniest moments and outtakes from the dress rehearsals with alums, Amy Poehler, Tim Meadows, Chris Rock, and Chris Parnell.
The audience stayed energized throughout the 90 minute show which proved to be one of the funniest shows of Season 35 thus far.
The show will show repeats for the next two weeks before returning with a new show on November 7 with Taylor Swift pulling double duty as host and musical guest.
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Johnny Depp Presents Keith Richards with The Rock Immortal Award at The Spike TV Scream Awards 2009
The Associated Press is reporting that Johnny Depp attended Spike TV Scream Awards 2009. The event, which was held Saturday at the Greek Theatre, honors the best in sci-fi, horror, fantasy and comic-inspired movies and TV shows.
Fans voted online for the winners. Some of the year's most popular shows and movies honored were "Transformers 2," "Twilight," "True Blood" and "Star Trek."
Keith Richards received the Rock Immortal Award. The Rolling Stones guitarist and rock legend was welcomed with a standing ovation as Johnny Depp presented him with the award. The show airs October 27 on Spike TV.
For more about the awards show, see the full article: Scream Awards
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'Ugly Betty' is Back With 2 Hour Season Premiere October 16 on ABC.
ABC's Ugly Betty is back for it's fourth season with a 2 hour premiere. The series, starring Emmy Winner America Ferrera, enters it's new season on a new day and time. Also there will be a whole new look and a whole new job for the show's heroine Betty Suarez. Ana Ortiz, who plays Betty's sister Hilda, shared some details about Betty's new look during her guest co-host spot ABC's daytime talk show The View. "'They are coming off [in season four]", said Ortiz of Betty's signature braces. "Even in the first episode – it's a two-hour episode, it's brilliant – she starts to make the transition. It's really exciting." Betty will also begin her new job as associate editor and will have a new co-worker when she shares an office. Actress Smith Cho joins the cast as Betty's office-mate. The new season of 'Betty' begins Friday, October 16 on ABC.
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The streaming footage cut out after Mr Obama had finished his speech at 5.40pm, and was down for 30 minutes.
Visitors trying to access the live video on the website missed out on seeing Mr Obama and his predecessor George W Bush embrace, before the latter then boarded the helicopter taking him out of the Capitol.
The website displayed a message reading "Please come back later", as visitors to the site also found themselves unable to watch the start of the lunch in the Capitol's Statuary Hall.
A BBC spokesman said: "It was unfortunate the feed went down for a short time.There was no interruption to the live streaming during the speech however.
"It was simply down to the sheer volume of people trying to watch the inauguration – although numbers are not yet available, we expect it to be a record in terms of people simultaneously accessing the stream around the world."
Almost two million people crammed onto the National Mall and along Pennsylvania Avenue to witness the swearing in of Mr Obama, America's first black president.
Over a billion watched on television and the internet around the globe.
As the inauguration started, Facebook said there were millions of users logged in online.
By the time Mr Obama took his oath, CNN had served more than 13.9 million live video streams of the event through its website.


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Archive for September, 2013
Most of Nicks games are FAR, FAR away but I made this one, and they won!
Flag Football
Joe is enjoying the kiddos on his team this year, athletically it's a building year. Fun meter high!
Flag Football and Friends
Joe hung out with his buddies Jacob and Matthew today before the Flag Football game! Excited about the new season.
Battle of the Bay-Frosh
Ouch! This one hurt. CDM was close to 50 points at halftime. A spanking these boys got a spanking
Playing with an App
I was mucking around on my cell phone while sitting in my car waiting for a boy to get in to shuffle to the next event.
The anchor made me happy this very day
Frosh V PV
Zoomed over from Joe's class to come watch the Freshmen game against Palos Verdes HS. Joe invited his buddy Matthew whom, he is thrilled to have in class for the fourth year in a row, to come to the JV game and watch the action.
I love Tony's hands, "ummmm, that was MY ball, ummmm Hello?"
Cruising the Frosh game cuz they are that cool 😉
And the school year begins
"If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable." ~Louis D. Brandeis
High School
Tony's name was not on the list of names for his class on the first day of school as a freshmen, a nice "Welcome, you don't matter" He had to stand in a 30 minute line with other freshmen who matter just as much, and was late for his class. So I followed all the rules pre-registered, he went to registration and ….we get the boobie prize.
Middle School
Nick's Dyslexic. So he had to find his classes that he was handed on the first day of school without any help, stressful for someone without issues but even more stressful with processing issues
Joe is lucky enough to be born with an attitude that really allows for anything. So the unknown does not bother him one bit, one out of three approve of this crappy system.
I ask myself why is this super secret process such a circus? Is it because the administration can't stand up to pushy parents who demand certain teachers? Those parents get what they want know matter what hoops you make them jump. Is it a lack of organization? Poor computer programs? Wouldn't it be magical if it was explained.
We(the school admin) make the transition back to school awkward, complicated, and last minute because:
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b) job security
c) we don't like children and want them to suffer as much as possible
d) it's a process you are to stupid to understand
…..I'm not ready to deal with this crap, my filter is not operating yet. I want summer back.


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My Pillow may not be your pillow.
Hello from Pisgah Inn. I hope everyone is healthy and happy. Please allow me to share something with you all. In our efforts to keep getting better, we listen to all the surveys and comment cards. The data shows that our guests have preferences for mattresses, and our guests have preferences for pillows (style, size, etc.). We want to please, so we now have different pillows available upon request. And it is not a hassle. Just call the desk or come by, and say, do you have smaller, bigger, softer, firmer, or whatever it is. We will strive to have the pillow you desire for you. I know it is not a big thing, but YOU have told us that it is important. So, we have taken this action. We welcome all input. Enjoy your stay with us.
The challenges of technology
Greetings Friends of Pisgah Inn
We are pleased to be open for our 2018 Season. Things are going well and visitors seem to be pleased with the improvements we made this past winter. On that note, please allow me to share a challenge we have and the ways we are attempting to meet it.
Technology is our challenge. The expectation of our guests these days is different than what it was when I first got here almost 40 years ago. Now, high speed internet, cable TV, and "connectivity" in general is in high demand. When I realized that this was becoming important, we immediately started looking for options.
Well, up here, we quickly found out we have some unique challenges. First, the buildings themselves do not lend themselves to WIFI. There is to much steel and concrete. Next, we do not get "cable" up here. Then, we found out the phone lines up here will not support what is expected by our guests. And the challenges go on and on.
A few years back, we were able to get a satellite TV system. It is now outdated and must be replaced. Our internet started out as a slow satellite connection and has more recently been converted to a "RF" (radio frequency) connection. It is ok, but not great.
A few years ago, we had to run cables into every room because the WIFI was simply not going to work. The cables improved things, but still not to the level our guests expect.
There is a challenge simply installing all of this stuff in a 50+ year old structure. We are doing all that can be done.
Please know that it is a priority for us in the near future to increase our connectivity and the quality of our technology service here. If it can be done, we will do it. I welcome your suggestions and comments.
By the way, I still do hear from the older guests that we do not need TV or internet or phones up here. They like the idea of NOT being connected. I get that, but……though I try, I cannot stop progress.
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Our guests have long enjoyed the spring breezes, summer air, and fall foliage from our observation deck and now it is more spectacular. We have completely rebuilt and reengineered our deck and it's ready for the upcoming season.
The much enlarged deck will provide you with more space to enjoy the unique views Pisgah has to offer. Relax while enjoying a glass of iced tea or your favorite wine. Whether you're joining us for a meal in our beautiful dining room, spending a day or two in our lodge, or simply taking in the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we feel sure you will enjoy it.
The Pisgah Inn continually strives to be the best and we all appreciate your continued support.
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A note from Bruce to all of our Pisgah Inn guests about the pet policy.
I am a dog person. I used to have 5 dogs, though now I have less. I like animals. I enjoy taking my dogs in the woods, on hikes, to the lake, or just about anywhere in these beautiful mountains.
I get it.
We had 2 pet friendly rooms for the last few years. It was an experiment. We had many requests. We aim to please.
My only requirement was that the pets could not infringe on the "tranquility" that our guests come here for. I could deal with poop in the grass, skunked dogs being washed off in the tub, chewed up furniture and about anything else. I could not accept any infringement on the peace, quiet, and tranquility. We monitored and collected data (complaints).
Simply stated, no more pets. Sorry, I hate it, but it has to be. Quiet wins over barking.
Pisgah Inn Voted #1 Best National Park Lodge!
It was a hard-fought and extremely close battle between the top two lodges for the title, but in the end, Pisgah Inn of the Blue Ridge Parkway took home top honors, thanks in part to its beautiful mountain views and excellent meals. The Blue Ridge Parkway is part of the National Park Service. Runner-up Many Glacier Hotel, located inside Glacier National Park, boasts some of the most spectacular views of any national park lodge.
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On the way up to the summit of Cotopaxi volcan, this was one of the most spectacular moments, the sunrise was approaching and the summit was only one hour away, I had full confidence in my guide when he was going up to fix the ropes.
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npecanhuk (79329) 2011-06-06 15:44
Hi Federico!
Wow! Scary! All that height, the abyss, climbing an active volcano!!! Gee! Amazing!
Very attractive and interesting picture of that moment!
TFS - congrats,
Hi Federico,amazing view!
I'm cold.
In my opinion, in your work is too much blue dominants!
Regards Grzegorz
subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2011-09-26 1:34
namaste federico,
what a nice view. Incredible corridor. You presented it nicely with fine depth and clarity. A nice one. Tfs.
Best wishes.
mjdundee (4663) 2011-09-26 23:55
Ciao Frederico,
What an amazing blue hour view from the roof of the world - and that on the equator - unbelievable, fantastic!!! This must be a once in a lifetime experience and it looks very ambitious. Congrats and thanks for sharing this unique experience.
prasun984 (5590) 2011-09-28 6:26
Hi Fedrico...
A nice picture during trekking...with a nice chosen POV & nice DOF controlled...
a fine shot from the top of the snow covered mountains range...
Nard (6972) 2011-11-07 13:34
Hi Federico
Even if I find this picture a bit overexposed (realy hard with this light and the white snow), I find it very impressive and nice. The POV is well chosen, the landscape wonderful, the sky on the foreground is beautiful and the guy is... a bit crasy to be there!!!
Silvio1953 (195666) 2011-11-11 6:35
Ciao Federico, questa è mozzafiato, ma che coraggio ad andare fin lassù, magnifica luce, spettacolare foto, bravissimo e coraggiosissimo, complimenti, ciao Silvio
siolaw (38294) 2011-11-29 21:58
Ciao Federico
Quite an unsafe way up the Cotopaxi... I use to see it, but only from Quito! Maybe a UV filter can help reducing the blue casts in snowy environments... Impressing take anyhow!
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Finding Jesus in the Passover/ Episode 28
Hello everyone! So today our amazing Kim Boleyn did the teaching. It was really good to have her back at the helm! She was teaching all of us about how we can find Jesus in the Jewish holiday of Passover. It was just wonderful to hear her perspective on this holiday!
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Bikes have long been banned on the Pikes Peak Highway but there have always been people interested in riding it. Until last year though, parts of it were still gravel so it wasn't road bike friendly.
There have been a few opportunities to ride up the Pikes Peak road over the years. Back in the 90s, there was a mountain bike race up the top 8 miles. The last couple years, Assault from the Peak started in Manitou and went to the Summit. This year it was called Pikes Peak Cycling Hillclimb and the start was moved up to Crystal Reservoir.
Back around the year 2000 when most of the road above Crystal Reservoir was still dirt, there was a trial of letting cyclists ride bikes on their own during September. Because of the dirt, it meant either riding a mountain bike or cross bike.
The thing that made it tough during that trial was the gate opened at 6:30 AM and bikes had to be off the road by 9 AM. The lowest you could start riding was Crystal Reservoir but even for a fit rider it was tough to ride to the summit and back in that time. I rode it with a friend. We parked a vehicle in Manitou and on the way down took the Elk Park Trail to Barr Trail. Even then I think it was nearly 9 by the time we got off the road.
This month, September 4-30, there's finally another trial of allowing bikes on the Pikes Peak Highway. This time bikes are allowed during normal highway hours and can start at any point. Riders are required to sign a special waiver form. It's $12 per person or $8 for groups of 4 or more.
Last Sunday the weather forecast was great and it fit in my schedule to ride up Pikes Peak. I rode from house and hit a trail through Garden of the Gods on my way to the Pikes Peak Highway gate. It was an absolutely beautiful morning!
It was after 10 when I got to the tollgate and by the time a group of 10 cyclists signed the waivers it was nearly 10:30 by the time I got through the gate. If they do allow bikes on the Pikes Peak road after this trial, I definitely wouldn't start up that late during the summer and it's pushing it even this time of the year.
The first few miles climb fairly steep before moderating. There's even a little bit downhill at Crystal Reservoir. After the halfway picnic area, it's up, up, up until well above timberline. Around Devil's playground, there's a slight downhill that gives a break before the final push to the summit.
Since I was going to ride down Barr Trail, I was riding my Santa Cruz Tallboy. It certainly doesn't make for a fast ride on pavement and I took advantage of the low gears and plodded along. I was in no hurry and enjoyed the great views and stopped and took plenty of photos along the way.
It was a warm day for late September and it wasn't until I was above timberline that I put on my arm and knee warmers. I didn't need my vest until after I reached the summit.
After hanging out with friends for a bit at the summit, I headed over the edge to start the ride down Barr Trail. I haven't ridden Barr Trail down from the summit in a long time because it's so tough. It was even tougher after riding the bike for over 6 hours.
I rode very little of the first 1/2 mile down the 16 Golden Stairs. After that I was on and off the bike a lot. I could see a couple bikes below me as I headed down. I caught up to them after a little while. One of them was another local Leadville 100 racer that I know.
Below Barr Camp, Barr Trail is all rideable and I made better time. As late as it was, there probably wouldn't have been many Manitou Incline hikers and runners on the trail but I still cut through Experimental Forest and down Long's Ranch road to US 24.
According to my Garmin Edge 705 download, I rode 55.56 miles and climbed 10,945 feet. The vertical seems a bit high however. My elapsed time was 10:54 with 9:06 of ride time. Riding from my house made a tough ride even tougher but it certainly was a great day on the bike.
Some photos of my ride are below and there are more Pikes Peak Highway/Barr Trail bike ride photos here. You can also check out my ride on Strava.
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I know it's a strange thing to do to post about Christmas in January, but this is my Christmas round-up so to speak. I had an amazing Christmas time this year, and wanted to share it as it really was so wonderful. I'm quite fortunate with work in that I'm always off for two weeks over the Christmas period, so I always try to cram as much in as I can...and you've already heard about some of my goings on. So here it is...my Christmas in pictures...
This was Christmas Eve, and some of Christmas day at Mama L's house. I moved in with my Mister three years ago, but I always go back home for Christmas...I couldn't imagine it any other way really. This Christmas Eve, we decided that we would make Christmas afternoon tea for the whole family (hence the cake-stands!!), and it really was delicious. The only problem was, the house is too small to fit everyone in, so it was a bit of a squeeze!! My lovely VBF visited after the family tribe had left, and my pooch Jay-Jay really enjoyed the chewy snowman she brought him :). And you can also see Mama L and I fully embracing our Christmas jumpers :).
This little collage is a mixture of Christmas Day (which is also my birthday) and a sly photo from NYE!!! Jay-Jay is taking centre stage in his new bow-tie, a present from his Auntie Helen, doesn't he look handsome? There's also my wonderful Christmas dinner (cooked by Mama L), my Mister and I posing in our Christmas attire, Jay-Jay wondering what to do with his presents, my amazing Keith Lemon birthday card from my brother, an NYE cuddle from me and the pooch, Chris tearing into his presents...and our little Christmas Day tea...well it all revolves around the food doesn't it??!!
I crammed so much in over my festive break that its hard to remember everything, but I thought I'd close this post with a lovely SATC inspired moment. On January 2nd, I went to Durham for a lovely meal at Ask Italian with my friend's Sarah and Michelle, to celebrate Michelle's 28th birthday. We all work opposite hours, so it's a rare moment when the three of us can get together, and it was lovely to catch up on everyone's gossip. After our meal we popped into Ebony, Durham's lovely little Champagne bar, for cocktails and we spent the afternoon putting the world to right's. If 2013 was my year of friendship, then what better way to start 2014 than with cocktails and giggles? I think this year is going to be a very good year...cheers!
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Holiday village | At the southern shore of Siljan you find us. Leksand Strand. Sloping down to the lake, with many different types of cabins. From simple camping cabins to fully equipped 8-bed cottages. All within walking distance of Leksand's center. During winter time you find long distance tracks close by and down hill skiing 15 minutes from here.
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There are schools offering EMT training in South Carolina!
Schools Offering Emergency Medical Training Programs in South Carolina
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Each year, approximately 0.0% of South Carolina graduates receive certificates in emergency medical training. In other words, every year an estimated 34 emergency medical technicians graduate from South Carolina's 6 EMT schools.
Top Schools
The top-ranked school in South Carolina with a EMT program is Southeastern Institute-Charleston, which is located in Charleston. In 2010, it was ranked 66th nationwide. In 2010, no students graduated from Southeastern Institute-Charleston's EMT program.
Horry-Georgetown Technical College, which is located in Conway, is the second-ranked school in South Carolina that has a EMT program. It received a ranking of 90th in the country in 2010. In 2010, Horry-Georgetown Technical College graduated 10 students from its EMT program. Tuition at Horry-Georgetown Technical College was $3,446 per year.
The third-ranked school in South Carolina that has a EMT program is Greenville Technical College. Greenville Technical College, which was ranked 90th in the country in 2010, is located in Greenville. In 2010, 10 students graduated from Greenville Technical College EMT program. Tuition at Greenville Technical College was $3,636 per year.
Tuition at South Carolina's EMT schools ranges from $3,728 per year to $3,446 per year. But, the average tuition is $2,974 per year. In 2010, the EMT schools that charged the highest tuition rates in South Carolina were:
- Midlands Technical College - located in West Columbia, students are charged $3,728 per year
- Greenville Technical College - located in Greenville, students are charged $3,636 per year
- Trident Technical College - located in Charleston, students are charged $3,530 per year
The following South Carolina EMT schools had the lowest tuition rates:
- Horry-Georgetown Technical College - located in Conway, students are charged $3,446 per year
- Technical College of the Lowcountry - located in Beaufort, students are charged $3,506 per year
- Trident Technical College - located in Charleston, students are charged $3,530 per year
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The highest percentage of EMT graduates in South Carolina pursue careers as an emergency medical technician. If you decide to work as an emergency medical technician in South Carolina, you will be joining the ranks of approximately 4,530 South Carolina emergency medical technicians as of 2010. The South Carolina counties with the largest populations of emergency medical technicians are:
- Calhoun County - 660 emergency medical technicians
- Berkeley County - 590 emergency medical technicians
- Greenville County - 510 emergency medical technicians
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An emergency medical technician in South Carolina earns $31,570 per year on average. However, South Carolina emergency medical technicians earned anywhere in the range from as less than $17,760 per year to more than $56,250 per year in 2010. An emergency medical technician in the following South Carolina counties makes the highest salaries on average:
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- Allendale County - $35,070 per year
- Calhoun County - $34,140 per year
The South Carolina counties with the lowest average salary for emergency medical technicians are:
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- Sumter County - $27,180 per year
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Blake Lively Proves a Run to the Bakery Is a Glamorous Fashion Opportunity
With her latest ensemble, Blake Lively offered further proof that she may have the most glamorous maternity style ever.
The Gossip Girl stepped out in her Union Square neighborhood yesterday to run a few errands in a slate sweater, fur-trimmed charcoal cape, and leather J Brand pants. She topped off the look with sky-high stiletto booties and a Céline trapeze purse. Did we mention this outfit was just for a run to City Bakery? Hey, a fashion opportunity is an opportunity. Perhaps she is stepping it up for even the most casual of errands because a certain pregnant duchess is in town?
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Find the list of best hotels in Europe
Whatever you financial plan, there are no deficiency of places to sleep and eat while wandering around Europe. In this section, you'll gain knowledge of how to find the Best hotels in Europe to fit your travel style.
Best hotels in Europe – Paris hotels
Paris is dotted with numerous hotels. The Paris hotels offer first-rated accommodation to the travellers who arrive at this historic European city for holiday making, attending art conferences and for business.
The luxurious Paris hotels that are located in the heart of the city, in close proximity to the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre museum, on Champs Elysees and Rue Saint-Honore, the Eiffel Tower, Place de la Concorde, Tuileries Garden, the Elysee Palace, the Invalides Museum, the Seine river that cuts across Paris, and the other renowned landmarks of Paris are apparently the most exclusive and the plushest hotels of the city.
The medium-priced hotels are situated on highways, near the Charles de Gaulle Airport of Paris or in places in the city from where long-distance travelling is necessary to get to downtown Paris and the other tourist hotspots. Medium priced hotels in Paris are good and offer excellent accommodation services to their guests. They are well decorated but not richly decorated. The decor in medium priced Parisian hotels is modern and posh and focuses more on value than on dignity. Medium priced hotels afford their guests a very comfortable stay as rooms and suites in these hotels are equipped with all the modern amenities.
The budget Paris hotels are also known as the cheap Paris hotels. These hotels are obviously decorated and are ideal for travellers who travel on a firm budget. Rooms in these hotels are set with basic amenities. Many of the budget hotels are located in the Montmartre area of Paris, the artists' quarter and the various flea markets of Paris.
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|Hotels close to the Latin Quarter
|Hotels close to Saint-Germain des Pres
|Hotels close to the Eiffel Tower
|Hotels close to Champs Elysees
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Apartment rentals
- For those tourists who intend to stay for a longer time, renting a beautiful furnished apartment is more comfortable and cost-effective option.
- There are several online websites for booking these apartments and it is very important to choose the correct neighborhood to stay.
- The Marais and Saint Germain are the best neighborhoods to choose from because apart from the picturesque sightseeing options around this area, you will also find a cultural mix in these areas.
- The apartments in these areas are available in various price range and the quality varies accordingly. So be wise while choosing.
Best hotels in Europe – Rome hotels
Rome has variety of types of hotels to accommodate every budget of individuals. Choose your favoured hotel in Rome and book your days. One of the simplest and best ways to find out precise and informative details about Rome Hotels is the internet. You should a comprehensive survey so that you get an idea about the rates of the rooms. There are many Rome Italy hotels but you should narrow down your search to affordable rates. You should try and attain a reasonable deal so that you can have relaxing and comforting vacation at Rome.
While searching for Rome Hotels you should try and find out about the basic amenities and details of the room service so that the right level of expectation is set by you. You should be able to live comfortably in the room. While checking out the hotels you should see the pictures of the rooms as well so that you have a basic idea about how the room looks like. There is no dearth of hotels in the city of Rome but you should try and find the best deal that suits your budget.
The exotic city of Rome is also called the 'eternal city' as its ethereal beauty, eminent landmarks like Trevi fountain, Republica areas and have captivated the tourists all over the world to visit Rome and feel connected to the past dynasties that ruled this wonderful city.
If you are looking for an accommodation then you should try and attain a room in a hotel that is within the heart of the city. This will ensure that you travel less and get well acquainted with the various cafes, restaurants, public buildings and so on. You should try your level best to reserve a room online so that you are not disappointed when you reach your destination. However, the city of Rome is a very romantic, beautiful and one of the most popular tourist spot in the world. The city is always bustling with life and crowded by people all over the world. So you must ensure that you a reservation at one of the hotels at Rome so that there is no crisis situation. This is very pertinent as if you do not get reserved rooms for your stay at Rome then you can proceed ahead with your trip.
In Europe, Rome is said to be the third most visited city and so it is noticeable that the city has huge visitors every time. Hotels in Rome are mostly booked and so if you have not booked your stay you must do earliest. This is very easy as you can log in to the hotel website in Rome and get a booking. Hotels also offers a range of tour packages to make visitors trip value. The packages are reasonable and many things are offered free like breakfast, pick up and drop, complimentary stay. This way you can relax and enjoy your complete vacation in Rome.
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|Hotels in Inner Suburbs
|Hotels in Outer Suburbs
Rental apartments
For those who intend to put up a more extended stay, its best recommended to go for rental apartments.
Best hotels in Europe – Florence hotels
Hotels in Florence are often quite costly throughout the year and many are centrally located, although a number of popular cheaper alternatives are available. Accommodation during the crest season quickly becomes fully booked in the most popular hotels and it can be advisable to do reservations at least two weeks ahead. If you decide to rent a car, make sure that the hotel has car parking space offered before booking. Hotels can be found all around the city centre.
There is a huge range of hotels in Florence, Italy. Many are located in the center of the town and a few are on the outskirts of the city. The resources of these hotels varies according to the customers and location. If you plan to stay for a long time then apartments in Florence is a feasible option. These apartments have small kitchens and give a home like atmosphere. Those who would like to stay in isolated, country setting then a farmhouse holiday in Florence is a good choice.
To have a comfortable stay in Florence you can stay in any one of the five star hotels. There are many two stars hotels available in the city. It is best to select hotels that are far from the station neighbourhood so that you may be grateful for the charm of the city. However, for those who want to travel daily and need public transport, it will be better to stay in the hotels near the station square.
Check out individual accommodation reviews online, match you're lodging in Florence to your personal and financial preferences, you will definitely find a hotels in Florence that will meet your budget and offer the hospitality you deserve while you vacation in Florence, Italy.
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|Hotels close to Airport
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Apartment rentals
Rental apartments are the best solution for anyone holidaying and planning to stay in the city for a few days and maybe over a week or so. If you wish to have several rooms for your family, enjoy the comfort of having a kitchen and want more space than the hotel room generally offers, then rentals are the perfect solution. They provide all the modern comforts just like a budget hotel, including washing machine, air conditioning, etc. But while choosing the apartment keep in mind that the apartment must be close to the historic sites or at least in the surrounding areas so that you can easily enjoy the beauty and magnificence of the city taking your own sweet time and at your own pace.
There are certain hotels, which are more oriented towards the business travellers, are known to offer exclusive discounts and reduced rates during slow weeks or weekends, like Star Hotel Michelangelo and Baglioni. Also, check the official website of the hotels you wish to stay as most of the hotels offer special offers on online hotel reservations. Also, the railway station provides a tourist information center for the tourists where you can make hotel reservations as well, and you might be lucky to get any last minute offer.
Best hotels in Europe – Venice hotels
Venice is considered as one of the most romantic travel destinations worldwide. Venice is a city for people of all ages, young, old, males, females, lovers, married people and those waiting to get married. The city has something to offer to everyone.
Venice hotels are one the most costly hotels in Italy. Everything cost twice as much as anywhere else in the country. Even if it is off season, Venice hotels charge full-season prices all year round. That is why if you really want to go on vacation in Venice, you have to make booking as early as possible to secure hotel accommodations for your trip.
Venice Hotels provide warm and relaxed accommodation to its tourists. The hotel staffs are always helpful in their service towards clients. One can find budget hotels in Venice all around the city. Many of these are situated near the beaches, so that people can enjoy the peaceful ambience and pleasant climate. Many tourists choose to lodge themselves in these hotels to see the rising water, which is the common phenomenon in Venice.
Venice is really a nice place to explore, and having an enjoyable stay in Venice hotel can add to your memorable Venice vacation. Venice is almost always crowded and the hotels are never empty. But with the many options offered, you must be able to plan in advance in order to get the best hotel accommodation that suits your taste. And make sure that the hotel you choose will make you feel at home even though you are far away. So before you rush to come to Venice, go online and check out some of these places. The majority of the hotels offer online booking services and who knows if you are lucky, you may even get a discount.
|Hotels in San Marco
|Hotels in Castello
|Hotels in Santa Croce & San Polo
|Hotels in Dorsoduro
|Hotels in Giudecca and Lagoon Islands
|Hotels close to Airport
|Hotels close to Railway stations
|Hotels close to Cruise terminals
Apartment rentals
If you plan to stay in Venice for a longer period of time, the best option for residing would be to rent a vacation apartment as these apartments are extremely comfortable and cost-effective. During the recent times, the number of people residing at vacation apartments has been increasing with a constant drop of tourists residing in hotels. There are many reasons for this sudden shift in trend:
- First and foremost, these apartments have more space than hotels. The apartments are mostly multi-suit rooms, along with a self-service kitchen, allowing you to be independent as well as cost-effective than hotels where you will have access to just a single or double rooms.
- The self-service kitchen is a big boon if you are traveling with your family or going on a honeymoon and don't feel like going out to a restaurant every time you feel hungry.
- Also these apartments give you the feeling and experience of living in Venice like a local, leading normal lives, going to the market, etc. and not like tourists who just travel all throughout the day and rest in their hotels.
This option is more effective and works perfectly if you are planning to stay in Venice for over a period of several days. There are several small-sized apartments too which rent for few days and offer its customers with hotel-style amenities. The best apartment districts include Dorsoduro, Castello, Cannaregio, San Polo, San Marco, and Santa Croce.
Best hotels in Europe – Milan's hotels rentals
Milan is the largest city in the region of Lombardy and second largest city in Italy and together with Paris it is the most fashionable city in the whole world. It is not only the financial powerhouse of Italy, but also the business heart of Italy and a very busy city to visit at any time of year.
Milan offers a hotels ranging from cheap economical hotels to expensive luxurious hotels that go well with every taste and budget. It is ahead of any doubt that even cheap hotels in Milan are also in demand and searched by budget conscious travellers. They have earned name for providing good services for weekend trips or overnight stays. The best features of these budget hotels are that the basic amenities like laundry, telephone, conference and bar facilities are not restricted to few visitors. Some good hotels benefit the discount on bulk booking, or for senior citizens or children and join the group of cheap hotels. Hence, a smart and calculative person can be benefited with these discounts and can spend a unforgettable time with the minimum budget in such an costly city of Italy.
Hotels in Milan include 1 to 5 rated hotels, discount hotels, luxury hotels, bread and breakfast etc. They supply best facilities with global appeal that have attracted tourist from the world around. One can tell about the hotels Milan through several online and offline resources. Many online sites provide the helping hand in booking rooms for clients in Milan hotels and avail them maximum facilities and discounts.
Hotels in Milan are scattered all around in the city. One can easily come across any comfortable hotel, depending upon the rating. There are many star hotels, which look for comfort and luxury of the visitors and matches the need of business travellers, as they provide several meeting and conference rooms, which are well equipped with all modern facilities and good arrangements of projector, audio-video system etc. in addition of their royal stay with several facilities and amenities.
|Hotels close Duomo and City Center
|Hotels close to Montenapoleone and Brera
|Hotels close to Navigli
|Hotels close to Parco Sempione
|Hotels close to Public Gardens and Central Station
|Hotels close to Malpensa Airport
Apartment rentals
There are several great apartments which are available for rental in Milan. So the long-term tourists have a wide variety of options and different areas from which the perfect choice can be made and each area of the city has its own distinctive atmosphere as well as character. Some of the districts which are perfectly suited for apartment rentals include:
- Bicocca
- Port Romana
- Navigli
- City Center
The 1 bedroom apartments cost around EUR 1,029.41 per month and the price ranges from EUR 750 to EUR 1,300 depending on the area of the city and its close proximity to the city center. The 2 bedroom apartments on the other hand are quite expensive and cost around EUR 1,600 per month.


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Apprentices vacancies for Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) Jobs Recruitment 2019 Notification
ONGC Ankleshwar Jobs Recruitment 2017 for Apprentices Posts: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) Ankleshwar has Released Recruitment Notification for 486 - Apprentices vacancies. Interested for getting Apprentices Vacancies, candidates can apply from 16-10-2017 to 03-11-2017 at 05:00 PM hrs on wards.
Recruitment details are giving below…
Job Location: Ankleshwar
ONGC Ankleshwar Recruitment Vacancy Details:
Total Seats: 486 Posts
Name of the Post:
1. Accountant: 26 Posts
2. Cabin/Room Attendant: 18 Posts
3. Computer Operator and Programming Assistant: 12 Posts
4. Draughtsman (Civil): 12 Posts
5. Electrician: 12 Posts
6. Electronics Mechanic: 12 Posts
7. Fitter: 28 Posts
8. House Keeper (Corporate): 12 Posts
9. Information Technology and Electronics System Maintenance: 36 Posts
10. Instrument Mechanic: 12 Posts
11. Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant): 12 Posts
12. Machinist/Turner: 12 Posts
13. Mechanic (Motor vehicle): 12 Posts
14. Mechanic Diesel: 12 Posts
15. Store Keeper: 12 Posts
16. Surveyor: 12 Posts
17. Welder (Gas & Electric): 12 Posts
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Qualified in 12th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Commerce & Maths for post no.1, 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent for post no.2, Trade Certificate in COPA trade for post no.3, Trade Certificate in Draughtsman (Civil) for post no.4, Trade Certificate in Electrician trade for post no.5, Trade Certificate in Electronics Mechanic trade for post no.6, Trade Certificate in Fitter trade for post no.7. For more qualification details refer the official notification.
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A Translation Guide to the Obama Space Program
I find much of the current debate on the new policy direction quite infuriating, not least because many of the debaters don't even understand it, nor does the media who report it. Here's a recent bipartisan example, in an editorial by Congressmen Pete Olsen (R-TX) and Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), in which they equate NASA's Constellation program with human spaceflight:
The administration's decision to kill NASA's Constellation program isn't just the death knell for U.S. human space exploration, it is a decision to place America's space program in the category of second, or even third, in the world.
But it isn't the "death knell for U.S. human space exploration." It's simply the death knell for an egregiously unaffordable NASA program.
The upper house has been engaging in similar bipartisan foolishness. From Senators Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Richard Shelby (R-AL):
President Obama's proposed $3.8 trillion federal budget request strips funding for a return to the moon. It also would effectively outsource the transportation of astronauts to and from the International Space Station to private contractors.
Shelby characterized such contractors as "hobbyists" that lack a track record when it comes to successfully and safely launching space vehicles carrying humans. ...
"Based on initial reports about the administration's plan for NASA, they are replacing lost shuttle jobs in Florida too slowly, risking U.S. leadership in space to China and Russia, and relying too heavily on unproven commercial companies," said Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla).
But the most likely near-term commercial providers are either United Launch Alliance, which builds and operates the Atlas and Delta launch systems, both of which have a very solid track record in delivering satellites worth hundreds of billions of dollars (Atlas has a unbroken string of many dozens of successful flights), or Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX), which has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in a new rocket and cargo/crew capsule sitting on the pad in Florida right now awaiting its first launch in the next few weeks. Some "unproven." Some "hobby."
The media is worse. One excellent example I roundly filleted at my blog. The reporter cheerfully interchanges the phrases "Constellation," "space shuttle," the "Vision for Space Exploration," generic plans to return to the moon, space station resupply, etc. And even veteran space reporters, such as the Wall Street Journal's Andy Pasztor, get it wrong and confused:
A National Aeronautics and Space Administration study warns that budget and technical hurdles will likely delay development of the replacement program for the space shuttle fleet beyond the agency's internal 2014 timetable.
The report is the agency's most pessimistic public assessment yet of its ability to meet its own deadline for delivering the new system of rockets and exploration vehicles, called Constellation. ...
NASA officials project the total cost for Constellation at around $30 billion.
First of all, Constellation is not a replacement for the shuttle. It is both more and less than that. It replaces only the shuttle's capability to get crew to and from orbit, and the lofting of large payloads, not its other features, such as payload return and orbital research and operations. And it is an entire architecture to get humans all the way to the lunar surface and back, something that the shuttle has never been able to do. And the total cost for Constellation is projected to be much greater than thirty billion. That price tag is for the Ares I rocket alone.
All of this mischaracterization and flawed reporting fuels hysterical and nonsensical cries of "the end of the U.S. human spaceflight program."


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Come along and enjoy a weekend sharing ideas, experiences in agriculture, business and personal development. Try your hand at something new, further develop your skill set and have fun getting together with other rural women from across the state.
The West Wimmera Women On Farms Gathering (WOFG) 2017 hosted in Harrow 24-26 March has a diverse and exciting program of entertainment, workshops and tours that will be available over the weekend including Friday and Sunday workshops and an extensive agricultural program.
There is truly something for everyone, with workshops such as Card-making with Coco, Watercolour Postcards, Mechanically Minded Mums, Building a Home-based Business, Kayaking, Introduction to Dogs, Agricultural Apps, Finding your Family History, First Aid for Farmers, Sheep Genetics and the list goes on and on……..
All this along with tours to communities throughout the shire, local product stalls, a fashion parade, engaging speakers, entertainment from the Harrow Sound & Light Show at Friday's dinner, meals featuring locals produce & products and health checks by the National Centre for Farmer Health.
Accommodation details can be found on the WWWOFG website. Why not bring your Caravan or Tent and stay at the heart of the action in Harrow at the Johnny Mullagh Caravan Park or for something a little bit special try Glamping. There is also billeting available just complete the Billeting Expression of Interest form and we will match you with an available place.
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Ivan Krastev writes: What strikes any observer of the new wave of revolutionary politics is that it is a revolution without an ideology or a project. Protesting itself seems to be the strategic goal of many of the protests. Failing to offer political alternatives, they are an explosion of moral indignation. In most of the protests, citizens on the street treat politics not so much as a set of issues but as a public performance or a way of being in the world. Many protesters are openly anti-institutional and mistrustful toward both the market and the state. They preach participation without representation. The protest movements bypass established political parties, distrust the mainstream media, refuse to recognize any specific leadership, and reject all formal organizations, relying instead on the Internet and local assemblies for collective debate and decision making.
In a way the new protest movements are inspired by mistrust in the elites, empowered by mistrust in leadership, constrained by mistrust of organizations, and defeated by the protesters' inability to trust even each other: "This is an obvious but unspoken cultural difference between modern youth protest movements and those of the past. […] Anybody who sounds like a career politician, anybody who attempts to use rhetoric, or espouses an ideology, is greeted with visceral distaste."
Mistrusting institutions as a rule, the protesters are plainly uninterested in taking power. The government is simply "them," regardless of who is in charge. The protesters combine a genuine longing for community with a relentless individualism. They describe their own political activism almost in religious terms, stressing how the experience of acting out on the street has inspired a revolution of the soul and a regime change of the mind. Perhaps for the first time since 1848 — the last of the pre-Marxist revolutions — the revolt is not against the government but against being governed. It is the spirit of libertarianism that brings together Egypt's anti-authoritarian uprising and Occupy Wall Street's anti-capitalist insurrection.
For the protesters, it is no longer important who wins elections or who runs the government, not simply because they do not want to be the government, but also because any time people perceive that their interests are endangered, they plan on returning to the streets. The "silent man" in Taksim Square, Istanbul, who stood without moving or speaking for eight hours, is a symbol of the new age of protests: He stands there to make sure that things will not stay as they are. His message to those in power is that he will never go home.
While it is popular for Europeans to compare the current global protest wave with the revolutions of 1848, today's protests are the negation of the political agenda of 1848. Those revolutions fought for universal suffrage and political representation. They marked the rise of the citizen-voter. The current protests are a revolt against representative democracy. They mark the disillusionment of the citizen-voter. The current protests function as an alternative to elections, testifying that the people are furious; the angry citizen heads to the streets not with the hope of putting a better government in power but merely to establish the borders that no government should cross. [Continue reading…]
Anti-war, anti-capitalism, anti-globalization, anti-interventionism — the problem with centering any movement around opposition is that almost in obedience with the laws of physics, the end result will be inertia.
The logical conclusion of insistently saying no is that we end up going nowhere.
The successful movements of the last century have instead always been centered on positive goals — women's rights; civil rights; marriage equality, and so forth.
Likewise, the most effective forms of resistance against the socially corrosive agenda of the Trump presidency are not simply anti-Trump; they are affirmations — for immigrants, for Muslims, and for women.
To build a better world, we have to unite around the things we support and not simply the things we oppose.
What Trump is counting on is that his opponents remain locked in an oppositional posture in which we will eventually tire and thereafter fall into torpor and silence.


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The Dublin Art and Technology Association (DATA) is an exciting informal forum for artists, technologists, musicians, and academia to promote, explore, discuss, and exhibit art and technology in Ireland and the world. It is held monthly events (with over 100+ attendees each time) above the Stags Head Pub in Dublin.
While visiting Media Lab Europe, The European Research Partner of the MIT Media Lab, I participated in DATA 10 along with Jimmy Loizea , James Auger of Iso-Phone/Tooth Phone and Acoustic Space Lab.
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