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After we recovered from our day in the San Juan Islands, Eric proposed a hike to Barclay Lake, a less than 5 mile hike round trip into the western foothills of the Cascade Range. It's a relatively easy hike, with an elevation gain of about 500 feet, into an area that has recovered from clear-cut logging. The trail follows Barclay Creek – a creek Mark and I fished last year to find numerous Westslope Cutthroat trout – much of the way and meanders through Douglas firs, western hemlocks, and red cedars, with floor maidenhair ferns, queen's cup, salmonberry, bunchberry, and plenty of mushrooms.
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San Juan Islands; June 11, 2018
As part of a "gift of experiences" to my brother we found ourselves in Anacortes, Wash., accompanied by his friend Eric, just after sunup. The plan was to spend the day chasing lingcod. While the fishing was sporadic, we did land a number of rock fish (no take allowed), two lingcod that were too small, and lost at least one big lingcod. The pictures really tell the story of a day not wasted on a beautiful day in the splendor of the San Juan Islands.
adventure is on the ground
About this time each year I make the 789-mile road trip to visit the folks and the brother and his family with anyone willing to spend what's probably too much time with me. It's a longish drive of about half a day plus two hours.
This year, while discussing this year's plans with my sister, she was quick to chide me for not flying. She pointed out that flights to Seattle from San Francisco aren't that expensive. I feebly argued that it cost less to drive, even if it meant a lot of time behind the wheel.
Now that there's been time to think about it, I still favor driving to nearly any distant place.
It's easy to fly these days; no more difficult than grabbing an Uber. Book a flight, arrive on time, wait in line, and a few hours later you're where you want to be. There's no adventure. At least not the kind of adventure I'd enjoy: delayed flights, crying babies and minuscule snacks. Admittedly, flying does minimize the "cost" of time, but packed into a big aluminum tube traveling at 575 mph, one becomes disassociated from the process of travel.
On the other hand, traveling on terra firma requires participation with the outside world*. The possibility of adventure is a constant companion: stopping to take in new snow on the hills at the California/Oregon border, comparing rest stop bathrooms, watching the sun rise over fields just south of Redding and set just north of Vancouver, Wash., all during the same day.
It's misadventures that create the strongest memories. Seventeen years ago, when it was just the boys and me, on the last day of school, we left in a worn out 1988 Honda Accord for Yosemite. The 12-year-old sedan squatted under the weight of camping supplies crammed into every available space. Of all the cars I've owned, it was my least favorite, a car purchases out of necessity with limited funds.
In retrospect, that day marked the beginning of one of the hottest summers that decade. The temperature had climbed to over 105 degrees by the time we passed through Manteca, in the center of the Central Valley. When Highway 120 hits Oakdale, the road begins a slow climb into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Though not steep, during this climb the Accord lost power and the temperate gauge began its own ascent. There's no clear recollection of how many times we pulled over to let the car cool down. Despite better judgement, we pushed on and enjoyed a fantastic week in Yosemite Valley. And the boys have always remembered this trip. We'd often drive the same route to the family cabin and Sean's running joke would be to point out oak trees he remembered "watering."
Travel by car isn't the most convenient way to travel, and certainly has its limitations. Neither is it the fastest mode of conveyance. But it can be a good option for those interested in passing through, being part of, and experiencing the world.
* This is also a big plus of motorcycling, but that's for another time.
following no plan
Unhurried, we turned what could have been a three-hour drive into an easy-going, day-long expedition. Hours were spent exploring thin blue lines on maps and the unfamiliar dirt roads that would get us to hopefully fishy water. That time was rewarded with wild fish. One of us had to be satisfied with drifting a fly well enough to at least provoke strikes. We stumbled over boulders and walked through cold, clear waters on both the east and west slopes of Stevens Pass. Passed up less welcoming waters and greedily eyed a pod of big fish, fish too smart or wary to tempt. We stayed where we wanted as long as we wanted, and when the urge struck, we again headed east for a few or more miles before searching new water along another dirt road.
Often the best aspect of a destination is the journey required to get there. It's all the better if that travel takes you out of your comfort zone. That's now part of the nature of our Bro' Trip™.
It was during June eight years ago that the rough outline – or at least the possibility – of an annual Bro' Trip™ took form. Such traditions don't just happen. They require work.
Back in 2008, our trip was about taking Dad fishing in Alaska, something he'd talked about but never followed up on. We spent four days of fishing for salmon and halibut out of a Kenai River lodge. Today, our Bro' Trip™ is more modest but still adventures that include discovery and often take us to new places.
We easily throw trip ideas back and forth at the start of a new year before getting down to the real work: scheduling. We're not retired or self-employed. Mark has two young boys. Side projects – Neighborhood Watch, college classes, and website work for my fly fishing club and the IWFF and NCCFFF (two other fly fishing groups), demand my regular attention. We both try to plan family vacations each year. Mark takes the boys camping and the whole family to various destinations. My wife likes cruises. Thankfully, both our wives support the allotment of some time for brothers to be brothers, and to sometimes act like boys.
After my banzai run up I-5 and the visit with the parents, I met up with Mark and family Sunday evening. He was barbecuing kokanee that was swimming earlier that morning. I was pretty ready to roll out the next morning. Mark wasn't. It didn't bother me much that he wasn't ready. I've made a conscious effort over the years to avoiding worrying when it's not necessary. And it's definitely not necessary on vacation.
By midmorning the next day we turned off Hwy 2 and headed down a Forest Service Road toward Money Creek. Like many of the waters we'd fish that week, Money Creek is small pocket. The type of creek that attracts very few people, most likely fly fishermen with self-esteem issues. But its small dry fly water is worth a few casts. We were a bit too heavily armed, perhaps optimistically, with 3 wt. rods. We agreed to meet at the next bend to decide on whether we would extend our stay.
The weather was warm enough to allow wet wading but the water cool enough for the fish. Dense forest shaded both banks, their branches demanded care when casting unless we stepped into the water to make an upstream cast, which is my favorite tactic on previously unvisited water. The first step into the water was mildly shocking.
It'd been too long since I last laid hand to a fly rod, but the old muscle memory came back fast enough to generally place flies where trout might be looking. Without a visible hatch and expecting these to be wild and relatively unmolested fish, both Mark and I had tied on stimulator flies of one kind or another: Mark's with an orange body, mine in yellow. The color didn't matter; both were about size 16.
Quick strikes confirmed my guess; the trout were there. However, a lack of hookups suggested my fly was too big.
The benefit of not being a "purist" allows me to easily adopt strategies that other fly fishermen might frown upon. Rather than replace my size 16 fly, I tied a piece of tippet, about 10 inches, on to the stimulator, onto which I tied a size 20 Elk Hair Caddis. The biggest benefit to this setup is that the larger stimulator would give me an approximate location of my smaller, almost invisible fly.
That's all it took. Later, Mark reported numerous strikes but not one fish to hand. I had landed half a dozen or so. The largest was about eight inches. It was a promising start. During the day we'd fish other creeks. We'd pass up others, usually because the footing was too treacherous for two not-in-their-prime guys. We found willing fish in the East Fork Miller Creek, before it merges with the Tye River to create the South Fork of the Skykomish River. Other waters on our list included Foss River, Rinker Creek and Quartz Creek.
Just after noon we had run out of easily accessible water and headed over Stevens Pass to make the descent into eastern Washington. We were talking like brothers can and munching on snacks, and the scenery whizzed by. That should have been a clue. The state trooper in the oncoming lane turned on his lights and made a U-turn. I couldn't see any other cars headed east.
In retrospect, I found it heartening that I didn't feel my stomach dip or my heart flutter with the realization those red and blue lights were for me. A quick check of my paperwork, an admonishment to slow down, and we were off again.
Mark interrupted our descent toward Wenatchee, suggesting we pull over to check out Nason Creek, which slips in and out of sight of the highway for many miles. This was a spot he'd checked out before. It was a broad, flat bend in the creek, its slow water hemmed in by broadleaf trees.
I half looked for signs of fish. This is the best way to spot a fish. This looking/not-looking – unfocusing on what you want to see – reveals subtle movements at the edges of your vision. Shadows, formerly rocks, start to sway back forth. Just above, the streamlined body. First one, then two, and a third and fourth. I pointed them out to Mark.
Then my jaw went slack and I went silent. An impossibly large trout swims into view. Larger dots along its back suggest it's a brown trout. It would be former brood stock beyond its prime breeding years, but I'd rather believe it's a wild and clearly piscivorous fish.
Before heading into Leavenworth for lunch, we sought out access on Icicle Creek, but hunger, fatigue and unfamiliarity with the area made beer and lunch more attractive. We stopped and walked a couple of blocks to Icicle Brewing Company.
The heat of eastern Washington was unlike anything I've felt before. It's terribly dry. Even a small breeze feels like sandpaper. Shade offers only minor relief.
We lingered while munching on a pretzel, landjaeger and a meat and cheese platter, critiquing the beer and musing about unimportant things. (Who matched pretzels to mustard in the first place?) From Leavenworth it should have taken about 75 minutes to the house in Chelan but construction delays added about 40 minutes. Enough time for Mark to get in a nap.
Chelan was still baking in the afternoon sun when we arrived. We'd bake the rest of the week.
more on the move: biscuits, rain and what bothers me about Washington's pseudo state highways
I've always found it a bit curious that the bridges and roadways around Duvall are not designed to deal with the amount of rain that can always be expected to fall every year in Washington.
The rain began to fall in earnest that Monday and during the night. By Tuesday, texts and emails were filled with recommendations that we expect long delays or take an even longer detour. But we were on vacation. We didn't have time to worry about such things.
After a reluctant departure from the Alexis Hotel, we headed east and, since it's somewhat of a tradition with my brother to always show up with a beer or two in hand, sought what we hoped might be a purveyor of less common brews. With a bit of luck and help from Yelp we stumbled upon Malt & Vine, a nondescript store tucked into the corner of a Redmond shopping center, but boasting probably one of the more extensive and sometimes eclectic selections of different craft beers, ciders, meads, ports, sakes and wines. Twenty taps can dispense a sample of many beers, a few wines and sometimes mead. The bottle count likely nears 1,000.
It was overwhelming in a good way. The free sample of Guinness 1759 Amber Ale in no way swayed our opinion of this place, but sipping beer while perusing beer is nice. So much time was spent just gawking at the variety of adult beverages that we consulted the staff and a local guy, who apparently organizes a local beer fest, for advice. With a few bottles tucked away, there was still time to stop at a nearby Fred Meyer; the superstore above all superstores. One can't help but admire a place that sells clothing, groceries, guns and heavy gardening equipment under one huge roof.
If you've spent time driving around Washington, you've learned that many of the four- or even two-lane roads are treated more like state highways. This is particularly true the farther you are from urban areas. Because flooding on the Snoqualmie River had closed NE 124th St. before the Novelty Bridge, our best option to get from Redmond to Duvall was to take Avondale Road NE, then make a left on NE Woodinville-Duvall Road.
Much of the Woodinville-Duvall Road, which crosses the valley through which the Snoqualmie River meanders, is high enough to prevent it from being closed by most flooding. That day it seemed that every one of Duvall's 7,464 residents was trying to get home via this two-lane road. It might normally take about 10 minutes to get across the valley and into Duvall; this day it took more than an hour, offering a prolonged opportunity to admire the lush greenery that lines nearly every road in Washington State.
(Sadly, floodwaters are no measure a state's water-wealth. Washington is facing its own drought and, like California and everywhere else, rain runs to the ocean and the issue is snowpack.)
A long drive and long day, but there would be a reward at the end of it all.
more on the move, road trip and short vay-kay
You fail only if you stop writing.
— Ray Bradbury
…and I have failed now for almost a month.
This stuff just doesn't write itself.
There's also the small matter of math. My figuring says every week there's less than 50 hours not dedicated to sleeping, work, commuting, eating, shopping, housekeeping, etc. A new project, a good thing (more on that later), will further diminish time available for personal projects.
Hopefully this will wind up what was started with the last post. After that, maybe a new schedule or new focus to get this blog thing back on track and minimize lapses of radio silence.
I've never lost sight of the truth that this is more of a diary or personal history than anything else, and I appreciate those who have stuck around or dropped in once and a while.
Now, where was I?…
It was a longish drive from mid California to the wet-side of Washington but not exhausting as predicted, thankfully so. Being one with an internal alarm clock that doesn't easily reset, I was up before the sun. Which really isn't too hard when there's a nearly 10° or so northerly difference between the latitude of your origin and destination.
Not one to sit, or lay, too still for too long once awake, I was soon unloading the son's stuff and playing Jenga with boxes, furniture pieces and miscellaneous asymmetrical items. With help from the wife and son, soon enough we had a relatively compact pile in a corner of the garage.
The agenda for the day meant a circuitous route to drop off the rental vehicle (which made the wife sad) at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and abandon the son in Bellevue with a friend with whom he'd stay for a temporary but indeterminate period of time. Being a Sunday, traffic wasn't bad.
This was a trip without a real itinerary, but we did have goals. So that afternoon we met the brother, his wife and the two nephews for lunch, followed by a long visit at his house. My wife will tell you that such visits are marked by silliness. The nephews are at that age. My brother and I never outgrew it.
It was a good time, with casual, wandering conversation, unconstrained by a specific time. Until dad called, asking if we'd be home for dinner. Guess some things never change.
With the exception of earning a salary, the wife and I have probably benefited more from the son's job than he has. His employee discount has allowed us to spend a few nights in the type of boutique hotels we'd usually deem a bit out of our price range. We spent some of Monday out and about, but the night at the Alexis Hotel in downtown Seattle.
Pleasantly, we were upgraded to a suite; a suite nearly the size of our house. It was a bit extravagant–we were only planning to sleep there–but still amazing.
Without much of a plan and needing dinner, we started walking up 1st Street, winding our way toward Pike Place. It didn't dawn on me for a while, but there's an almost indiscernible difference between Seattle and San Francisco on a Monday evening. There were very few people on the streets that evening. In a later discussion it was decided that San Francisco is more of a year-round tourist destination; Seattle not so much.
After enjoying the manager's wine hour, we hit the streets in search of food. A number of restaurants were closed, and perhaps we weren't that hungry, but it was difficult to find an eatery that we found appealing. Our search took us all the way past Pike Place Market, by Gum Wall (more of Gum Alley), through Post Alley, and about three miles later, my wife grabbed my arm and told me where we were going to eat: Kastoori Grill.
Karen's become a good sport at more adventurous eating, and Kastoori Grill is a good example. Kastoori Grill is in an unassuming space and easy to miss, or dismiss. The dated décor belied the attention to the food and service that night. Though we don't always stick to the plan, this evening we planned to split a plate and ordered the aloo chaat appetizer (because fried mashed potatoes), the lamb biryani entrée, and, of course, naan. It's hard to judge a cuisine which one hasn't sampled in the country of origin but judging by my taste buds, it was all good. The aloo chaat was good but I liked its garbanzo bean "salsa" topping best. The lamb in the biryani was tender and the least lamby tasting lamb I've ever eaten. More than satiated, we walked out satisfied. We slept well that night.
As we ended the night before, so began the next day at Biscuit Bitch. She really isn't tough, and the guys and gals who work there were welcoming and quick to offer advice to new patrons. It was already decided we'd split the Easy Bitch (biscuits and sausage gravy with two eggs over-easy topped with crumbled bacon). Wanting to better judge the biscuit itself, I also ordered a biscuit with blackberry jam. It was almost too much goodness. Almost. The Easy Bitch was rich and the fresh-cooked crumbled bacon pushed it over the top. The separate, butter-slathered biscuit revealed the namesake product's flakiness. This is the kind of place that's quickly labeled "cute," with a slightly hippy vibe and limited seating requiring a willingness to cozy up with a stranger.
The morning was interrupted by a few phone calls and debate over how to best deal with the son's need to retrieve items left only 20 miles away, but without a car and in a rural area, a lifetime away by public transit. Resolved, our morning was freed up for wandering through Pike Place Market and more than a few blocks up to the Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room.
A more descriptive term for Starbucks' first Reserve Roastery might be Willy Starbucks' Coffee Factory. A lot of gleaming copper and stainless steel are contrasted with warm wood surfaces. Not a coffee drinker, it was something to see but much of the experience was probably lost on me.
Later we'd end up finding one of my beverages of choice, on a winding trip back to the bro in Monroe.
the move that prompted a road trip that led to a short vacation
If you think you missed that New Year's post in which I promise to start afresh — writing more, fishing more and worrying less — don't bother looking for it because you won't find it. Any intent to write was muddled by events that ensured there was no distinct end to last year or clear beginning of this year.
Our trip to Washington State wasn't technically last minute but certainly hasty. A son accepted a position in Seattle and the cheapest option was to rent a second vehicle and haul him and all his worldly possessions up Hwy 5 in a single day. My parents graciously offered a bit of storage space in their garage. Plans were set in motion.
The day before our departure we expected to drop by the boy's place and load up. His things would be packed, we were told. They were not. It took more than a few hours and 14,000 steps, according to my pedometer, to pack things in our two vehicles. It was a good thing we had upgraded to a rental vehicle one size larger.
Believing that I'm immune to the march of time, I still cling to the idea that the 800-mile drive from home to Seattle's Eastside could be accomplished in a single day. All it takes a reliable vehicle, about 14 hours and a co-driver willing to quickly empty the bladder. My brother and I did just that some 20 years ago.
We were out the door that first Saturday of the new year as hoped, at 5 a.m. The three of us would rotate between the two vehicles, with more stops at Starbucks than gas stations. (I can't help but think part of Starbucks' marketing strategy is to offer clean bathrooms that lure travelers, who buy beverages, requiring a stop at the next Starbucks, where the cycle is repeated.)
An experienced traveler knows that the most boring sections of Hwy 5 are from Vacaville to Redding (California), Roseburg to Portland (Oregon), and Castle Rock nearly to Seattle (Washington). Traveling through at least one of those stretches during the dark early morning hours helps, and we didn't see the sun rise until well past the puddle that is Shasta Lake. The miles droned by but, surprising, we all seemed none worse for the wear when we pulled into Eugene, with a longer-than-expected detour to Papa's Soul Food Kitchen & BBQ.
As I have noted before, we will drive for food, and when travelling we will make time for food. (Rarely is a conversation among our family members not peppered with food references.) This is a place Karen and I had seen on Diners, Drive-In and Dives and thought to give it a try. We were met there before the 2:00 p.m. opening time by Karen's friend Michelle and her husband Nik, who made the trip from Portland to join us.
I loved the Louisiana vibe of the place and friendliness of the staff. The food was good, but not worth-a-return great. The hushpuppies were the highlight. The red beans and rice were close to what I recall being served in the French Quarter. The brisket was tender, with a nice smoke ring, but relied on a sauce I found too sweet for flavor. The fried chicken was crispy but lacked zing. We lingered a bit longer than expected amid enjoyable conversation. Maybe it was the pint of Oakshire Brewing's Original Amber Ale or simply not being on the road. Refreshed, we zipped through Portland with an unusual lack of traffic, even though it was midafternoon.
With the increasing latitude north, darkness came earlier, conflicting with our internal clocks. I'm not certain, but it seems that every trip north I end up stopping, in darkness, at the Toutle River Safety Rest Area 5 miles north of Castle Rock. As rest stops go, I think it's one of the best and my earliest memory is from 1985. Dad and I were moving to Issaquah in the hope of finding jobs and stopped there, pleasantly surprised to find hot coffee and cocoa thanks to WSDOT's Free Coffee Program.
Quickly calculating that we could skip the last planned stop for gas, I was soon in the familiar territory of Bellevue and Redmond, followed by the dark rural road that would take us across the Snoqualmie River and into Duvall. The short two-lane segment of N.E. Novelty Hill Road that descends toward the Snoqualmie River floodplain is slow. It twists almost back underneath itself along a steep grade, with no street lights. N.E. 124 Street crosses the river and in my mind Novelty Bridge marks the beginning of something a bit more wild. Perhaps it's the wide expanses of undisturbed land. Or the seemingly uncontrollable volume of water flowing in nearby rivers. Or the smallness of Duvall's downtown. It's been a fleeting but persistent feeling during every visit.
But downtown Duvall was welcoming, with Christmas lights adorning street lamps and brightening our way. We pulled into the parents' driveway a bit later than planned but not tired enough that we didn't stay up and visit with Mom and Dad and my brother for at least an hour.
The next day we'd face the reality of
being strangers in strange land unpacking the son's stuff and dropping off the rental vehicle, and then, finally, take time to relax. We'd also learn that flooding is apparently no way to measure the water-wealth of a state.


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Complete the application form and decide which level of membership you would like. Give the signed forms to the NCYC Administration Office or bar staff.
Your application will be reviewed by the Board and listed on the Club Notice Board for a month. If there are no valid objections, the Board will approve your application, you will be notified, and the membership fee will be payable. The process can take up to two months.

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The ULTIMATE Sprinkle Of Glitter Trivia Quiz
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Honda Recalls Odysseys and Crossovers
Honda Motor Company announced today that they will be recalling 871,000 vehicles. This includes 807,000 vehicles in the United States. The problem that Honda has discovered with some of their cars is that they are rolling away after the key has been removed from the ignition. This would be very dangerous because even at a low speed, a free rolling car can cause serious damage to property and injury to people. This recall effects Honda Odyssey minivan and Pilot Crossovers models from 2003-2004 and Acura MDX Crossover models from 2003-2006.
It is important to note that Honda is issuing this recall after receiving 43 consumer complaints, including reports of injuries related to this defect. One consumer even reported being knocked down by their rolling vehicle and run over, suffering a fractured fibula while trying to stop it. This recall is yet another example of the dangers defective products pose to consumers.
Every year in the U.S. hundreds of products are recalled. This is often after they have already injured several people, sometimes seriously. In cases such as this Honda incident, recall notices will not be sent out until February. That leaves more time for car owners to potentially be injured by their vehicles if they are not aware of this recall news.
If you have been injured by a product that has been recalled, remember it is not your fault. Injury from a defective product is always the negligent party's liability even after a recall has been issued. Cars are very common products to be recalled because even a small defect such as this one can be very dangerous and even life threatening. If you or a loved one have been injured by a recalled Honda or vehicle of any make or model, call The Berry Law Group. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and even pain and suffering.


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Hospital Sungai Long today (March 6th, 2015) announced that it is adopting a new name, Sg Long Medical Centre Sdn Bhd.
"Sg Long Medical Centre or SLMC in short, will better reflect our medical service to the community in Sg Long," said Ms Yeo Eng Lam, CEO of SLMC. "Many in the community already refer us as a medical center. It is a place of serious medicine and to us, patients always come first. The name is changing; our mission, commitment and philosophy are not," Ms Yeo said.
In making this decision, SLMC's Board of Directors felt that the previous name did not reflect accurately the wide spectrum of specialist medical care that the hospital already provides.
"We recognized the need for a clearer identity with a name that customers know, trust and already associate with us," Ms Yeo said. The new name will bring other changes to the hospital, including the logo and signs posted in the hospital.


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The Racing Integrity Unit (RIU) manages the application of, and adherence to the Rules of Racing for Thoroughbred, Greyhound and Harness Racing in New Zealand.
A vacancy now exists for part-time Betting Analyst (3 days per week) to join the RIU and contribute to the effective operation of racing and ensure that the rules and regulations both on and off-course are followed and adhered too, with the result that racing is conducted with integrity and there is enhanced public confidence in our industry.
The role includes but is not limited to
• Investigating form.
• Analysing betting and betting trends across the three racing codes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the New Zealand TAB and overseas betting agencies.
• Providing daily information to Stipendiary Stewards on live betting trends.
• Assisting in hearings before the Judicial Control Authority.
A flexible approach to working hours is required due to the requirements of the industry. Some travel within New Zealand may be required. The role is based in Auckland.
You will have an extensive knowledge of betting and racing and be familiar with the industry as a whole. A high level of competency in IT operations, an ability to meet deadlines, and a high standard of analytical, written and verbal skills are required.
Importantly the appointee will be able to demonstrate a high level of integrity and apply decisions consistently and objectively.
This role is part-time however there is a possibility it could become full-time in the future.
Please forward your CV and covering letter by email to email@example.com.
A position description is available on the RIU website www.riu.org.nz.
Applications close at 5pm Monday 16 January 2012.


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Laser Tag
More Fun
Importance of Recreation
Contact Us
Laser Tag
More Fun
Importance of Recreation
Contact Us
Let Loose and Welcome to the Fun Farm!
The Fun Farm
is a recreational facility located within the rolling hills of 71 beautiful acres - just 15 minutes west of Louisville, Kentucky in Southern Indiana.
The Fun Farm has been in business for 26 years in historic Corydon, Indiana providing outdoor activites such as:
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- Laser Tag
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- Chuckwagon Dinners with bonfire, smores, and weenie roast.
-No-Frills Birthday Party, 10 person minimum. With use of Foozball, Ping Pong, Bean Bag, and Pool Table $10 per person. No Paintball, Laser Tag etc.
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We can host birthday parties and offer private parties for those wanting to play exclusively with their group.
We are open Wed thru Sun 10 AM to 6 PM, March thru December.
Jan & Feb we are open Sat & Sun 10 AM to 6 PM
The Fun Farm was started by Steve Boehman in 1994 as Paintball Fun and has remained open non-stop since then. The goal always has been to provide HEALTHY COMMUNITY SERVICE with SAFE FUN. Steve is originally from St Meinrad, Indiana, and graduated from IU-Bloomington when "diaosauers roamed the earth" :) !!!
We provide FREE PAINTBALL to Bigs and Littles in Big Brothers Big Sisters, and disabled veterans, disabled firefighters, disabled police, and disabled EMTs, They are all allowed ONE 2-hour complete rental package FREE per month to join scheduled games.
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The Owner also contributes monthly to CBN's 700 Club
Operation Blessing
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Wednesday thru Sunday
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Start at the Lanesville Exit # 113 off I-64. Go south 1/10 mile. Turn right onto Corydon Ridge Road. Go 2.2 miles. Turn left onto Breckenridge Road. 3/4 miles on left.


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In GP10, Security is managed by Security Tasks, Tasks mapped to respective Security Roles, Roles then mapped to User Security apart from Field Level Security.
So, Each User will have one Role or Many Roles, Roles again have one or many security Tasks. Mostly, we land up having each user mapped to several security Tasks. Sometimes, It would be difficult for us to ascertain which security tasks are allowing access to a particular GP window. Or sometimes, we think we did everything to grant access to an user and the User in turn comes back saying he is getting a security access denied error. In these types of scenarios, I now rely upon the Security Debugging Tool. Earlier, it used to be a nightmare for me trying to find which task is allowing access to a particular window or which task is needed to be marked to allow access to a particular GP window until I started using this Tool, many Thanks to David Musgrave.
Now, How does the Security Debugging Tool help in finding which security task is allowing access to which window. I'll illustrate the same below
This window is accessible in Microsoft Dynamics GP Menu => Support Debugging Tool => Debugger => Resource Information.
Here in this window, when I want to view the security information for General Entry window, I'd first unmark the case sensitive option, change the search mode to Contains, then enter Transaction Entry in Display Name and hit Tab that automatically fills the fields in the window. Now, I click the Security Tab that will open the window below
In the above window, I can very much identify which security Task is allowing access to the General Entry window including the security Roles information. This eases my job in terms of assessing the security for each window whenever I need.
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Valori Espresso Lounge & Gallery is a north Brisbane café, located in Redcliffe. With a fun and relaxing atmosphere, this award-winning café will give you an immaculate coffee hit as you appreciate the local art.
This Redcliffe café is a regular spot for musicians, dance acts and local artists to hold workshops or perform. Diners can enjoy a cup of coffee or two while talking to the friendly and casual staff of this café near Brisbane. This youthful and vibrant espresso lounge and gallery offer diners fabulous features and facilities to make their experience as great as possible. Some of these features and facilities include breakfast, lunch, takeaway and gluten-free options. As well as water views, wireless internet, alfresco dining and being child and pet-friendly.
The coffee roasted and sourced for this North Brisbane Café is Neli Premium Espresso. Neli is a local brand based in Clontarf, so you can be guaranteed that your coffee beans are both ethically and locally sourced. Valori Espresso Lounge & Gallery's brewing methods include espresso, cold drip, cold press, pour over, AeroPress and batch brew. So, it really caters to everyone's coffee needs. This café also serves a great sample of snacks for diners to enjoy with their cup of coffee or tea. Snacks include locally sourced cakes, cookies, brownies and more. They are basically the essential sweets to enjoy with your coffee.
It comes as no surprise that Valori Espresso Lounge & Gallery has won three awards. The north Brisbane café took out the top prize for the inaugural Forkies Eat & Drink Awards which is the Moreton Bay Region's official award for celebrating fresh and innovative menus within the region. Valori's also took out the top prizes for the Espresso Yourself – Go-to Caffeine Fix and Service With A Smile – Best Customer Service categories. The café's approach to customer service is a pleasant one with customers continually returning for a friendly smile and a warm coffee.
Not only does Valori serve as a café, it also serves the community as a gallery with locally sourced talent. Each month this café near Brisbane exhibits and sells varying art. These pieces are created by local artists of the Scarborough and Redcliffe region. Resident, Lisa Hepburn sells handmade creations including her notebooks, cards, earrings and bracelets. All of these creations are made from recycled plant materials.
Come on by and visit this Redcliffe café for a warm local brew, friendly staff and some creative art pieces.
71C Landsborough Ave, Scarborough QLD 4020
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My First Facebook Live Session
Spencer is the founder of Orange Cube Group, orangecubegroup.com, and everyone in the area knows him for his exuberant high energy presentations about all social media and online marketing. He is a thought leader in his industry. In addition to managing Orange Cube, he co-hosts something call Sprint Session, a brainstorming coffee shop session with a diverse group of folks who are community minded.
So I learned a few things about the setup for Facebook Live. Here's the checklist.
Invite a Co-Host
Essential Steps Following Setup
During the session, have some prepared statements related to key points of the session and having your laptop nearby, post these key points when you are LIVE.
As viewers join the session, acknowledge their presence by saying "thanks for joining us Marcus" or "where are you from Judy?"
Throughout the session you can direct people to an online resource to take an action: buy, request more information, download a coupon, take a survey.
After the Session
Small Business Applications for Facebook Live
- Movie Reviews
- Live Entertainment at Festival Events
- Vendor Interviews leading up to Festival Events
- Staff Recognition for special projects, community service, and tenure
- Demonstrate a product
- Discuss your service and the benefits
- Upcoming classes for creatives
- Today's menu special


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"The smell of iron upon contact with skin is ironically a type of human body odour," explains Dietmar Glindemann. "That we are smelling the metal itself is actually an illusion."
Many people notice a peculiar "metallic" smell when handling iron objects, such as tools, utensils, door handles, railings, firearms, coins, and other objects. But, iron untouched by human hand has a subtly different almost garlic like smell. Dietmar Glindemann of the University of Leipzig and his colleagues Andrea Dietrich at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and Hans-Joachim Staerk and Peter Kuschk of the Leipzig Environmental Research Center, Germany, have used a sophisticated analytical process to sniff out the reason why. It transpires that the metallic smell of iron that has been touched is a kind of body odour rather than a smelly metal.
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For those worrying about other kinds of BO, chemists and microbiologists have an answer to why some people smell the way they do. The research reported in Reactive Reports might one day lead to a new type of deodorant for even the smelliest of pits.
If you're interested in how armpit scents can affect other people here's an article from my days freelancing for The Guardian that explains how "eau d'armpit" might be used to treat pre-menstrual syndrome.


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Executive Team
Randy Siegel
Chief Executive Officer
Advance Local
Randy is CEO of Advance Local, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 25 cities.
Since joining Advance Publications in 2001, Randy has served as President of Local Digital Strategy as well as President of Parade Publications when it was part of Advance Publications. He was also an executive at The Washington Post Company.
Randy has published three children's books with Neal Porter Books and has written for several publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and Advertising Age. He has served on the boards of Share our Strength, Research America, An Open Book Foundation, Cure Epilepsy and the Epilepsy Foundation.
Randy received his B.A. from Wesleyan University and his MBA from Yale.Email
Caroline Harrison
Advance Local
Caroline was named President of Advance Local in January 2018.
She began her career at the company as a college intern reporter at the Staten Island Advance. Upon graduation, she became an Executive in Training at the New Orleans Times-Picayune and then the Patriot-News in Harrisburg, Pa., before returning to the Advance in 1999 as General Manager, working closely with her father, longtime Publisher Richard E. Diamond. In April of 2004, shortly after her father's death, she was named Publisher of the Advance. Caroline also held a senior leadership role at Advance Central Services (ACS).
A native Staten Islander, Caroline is a graduate of Staten Island Academy and holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College.
She is on the board of directors of the Alliance for Audited Media. Caroline also serves as an Elective Trustee of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and is Chair of the Board of the Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth College.Email
Andy Lobred
Chief Revenue Officer
Advance Local
Andy is an accomplished executive with a proven track record of beating revenue expectations, delivering new products and in managing cross-functional disciplines in a collaborative and results-oriented manner. He has had significant experience in developing and executing a comprehensive salesforce transformation plan for multi-media sales teams, launching new products and ventures, building and implementing marketing plans and in leading technology, operations and product management teams to high levels of success. He has also led several large business development initiatives in pursuit of product launches and mergers and acquisitions. He places an emphasis on driving the "right" level of change throughout the organization and in building winning teams in the name of revenue, profit and people excellence.
His most recent professional experience includes a role at YP (the Yellow Pages) as SVP of Sales where he managed and led a cross-functional 750+ person sales organization across 20 markets. Prior to that, he led Group Sales at Gannett where he supported and led print and digital sales efforts across 22 markets.
Previous to his role at Gannett, Andy held progressive leadership positions at Media General, including Head of Digital Media and Vice President of Sales across its Broadcast, Digital and Publishing businesses which served 50+ markets across the country. Andy holds a BS from James Madison University and an MBA-Finance from Seton Hall University.
Peter Weinberger
Chief Innovation Officer
Advance Local
Peter was named Chief Innovation Officer in January 2018. He and his product, technology, content and data insights teams lead product development and provide strategic direction on content initiatives with a focus on enhancing user experience and monetization opportunities. They collaborate across Advance Local to deliver powerful and essential solutions for the communities and customers we serve.
Peter also oversees the Advance Alpha Group, a media incubator focused on new ideas, experimental technology and rapid prototyping to expand the company's reach into new markets and product spaces. The group's creations include Thetylt.com, Elsewhere and Subtext.
Previously, Peter served as President of Advance Digital, a former affiliate of Advance Local. Advance Digital was a leading creator of digital news and information products that delivered multi-platform solutions for consumers and advertisers in markets across the United States, in alliance with Advance Local's media groups.
Peter is an advisory board member of MatchCraft, a global provider of search engine marketing (SEM) technology that enables large-scale sales organizations to provision local SEM solutions for customers. He has also served on the boards of Wanderful Media, Chrome Data Corporation and Real Media.
Prior to Advance, Peter held sales leadership roles at Hearst Magazines and The Village Voice.
Peter holds a B.A. from Tulane University.Email
Pam Siddall
Chief Operating Officer, Enterprise Services
Advance Local
Pam was named Chief Operating Officer, Enterprise Services in January 2018. In this role, Pam leads operational services for local markets, organizes our market-facing communications strategy and manages our efforts to diversify Advance Local's consumer revenue with a focus on digital content monetization strategies as well as maximizing revenues from our valued print subscribers.
Prior to this role, Pam held a number of executive positions including President of Advance Central Services (ACS), Executive Vice President of Advance Local, and Publisher of The Birmingham News. Before her time with Advance, Pam also held Publisher positions in Wichita, Kansas (The Wichita Eagle) and Columbus, Georgia (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer).
She has extensive experience in leading multimedia companies and has worked across multiple markets to advance bold strategies dedicated to building digitally focused news and information companies committed to producing great journalism for print and digital audiences.
Pam is a graduate of Columbus State University, summa cum laude. She holds CPA designation in Alabama and Georgia. Pam graduated from Northwestern University's prestigious Advanced Executive Program, and is a graduate of Leadership Alabama, Leadership Birmingham, Leadership Georgia, and Leadership Columbus. Pam is a member of the INMA Board of Directors, member of Columbus State University Foundation Board of Trustees, and former member of the SNPA Board of Directors.Email
Matt Kraner
Chief Operating Officer, Markets
Advance Local
Matt was named Chief Operating Officer, Markets in January 2018. In this role, Matt works with Advance Local's Regional Presidents to implement our sales, marketing and content strategies.
After receiving his B.A. in Communications from the University of Central Missouri, Matt began his extensive career in the media industry at the Kansas City Star. In 1999 he finished his tenure with the company as the VP of Advertising. Matt then took on the dual role of VP at Pulitzer Publishing Company and GM at the St. Louis Dispatch.
In 2006, Matt joined Advance as Chief Marketing Officer at the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He then went on to become President of AnnArbor.com in 2009 and there began to embrace the challenges of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Matt became President of NJ.com in 2012, and President of NJ Advance Media in 2014. His team included journalists credited with a range of awards as well as some of the area's leading marketing consultants, all with the shared goal of developing new approaches to reporting news.Email
Eric Adler
General Counsel
Advance Local
Eric L. Adler is the General Counsel of Advance Local Media LLC and sits on its executive committee, where he is involved in Company strategic decisions and operations. Prior to becoming General Counsel, Eric was a Partner at Sabin, Bermant & Gould LLP and was co-head of the firm's Labor and Employment practice. He has been with an Advance-related entity since 2005.
In addition to advising Advance Local on all labor and employment related matters, including race, gender, religion, national origin, age and disability discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, defamation, public policy violations, wage and hour, and breach of contract, he also counsels on claims Involving restrictive covenants and trade secrets, and other legal Issues related to Advance Local. Eric graduated from the State University of New York Binghamton and Hofstra School of Law, where he was Notes and Comments Editor of the Hofstra Labor Law Journal. Prior to joining Sabin, Bermant & Gould LLP, Eric was an employment lawyer at Cablevision Systems Corporation as well as at Solomon Smith Barney. Eric began his practice with Jackson, Lewis, Schnitzler & Krupman.
Eric belongs to the American and New York State Bar Associations and has participated on various committees focused on labor and employment law.Email


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Bavaria & sustainability
Dont buy Click here for score rapport: 2 out of 23
Sustainability summaryBavaria has achieved the E-label, because only a limited information are published about a policy on sustainability. It is hard to see the overall effort Bavaria is making on sustainability. Therefore, more transparency is needed.
Brand owner: Bavaria N.V.
Head office: Lieshout, The Netherlands
Sector: Beer brands
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Ed Sheeran has amassed quite the collection of Grammys, Brit Awards, MTV trophies and more in his career as a best-selling recording artist thus far, but it was a recent trip to Liberia as part of his 2017 Red Nose Day contribution that had the most profound effect on him.
In an article for People.com, the "Shape of You" singer provides a first-hand account of his visit to West Point — the largest and most dangerous slum in Monrovia, Liberia's capital city. Sheeran writes he was on a mission to make children laugh and show the "optimistic and progressive side of Liberia," which was devastated by the 2014 Ebola crisis.
According to the World Health Organization, there were 10,675 reported cases of Ebola in Liberia between 2014 and April 2016, and a staggering 4,809 deaths.
Though Sheeran recalls "there was optimism everywhere," he was never far from devastation. At a school in West Point, he met a girl named Peaches who asked to sing for him and gave him what he calls "my first reality shock."
As she sang she began to cry, because her father (who died after contracting Ebola) had taught her that song. Before long, Sheeran got emotional too. "In my whole career I have never cried on camera but I'm completely overwhelmed," he explains. "I can't imagine what this little girl has witnessed and I break down. I feel ridiculous and guilty about crying but I just can't stop myself."
After accepting an invitation to Peaches' two-room house (which she shares with eight relatives) Sheeran realized he'd only seen "the tip of the iceberg" thus far.
Likening the slum to "hell," Sheeran writes, "Thousands of families are living in squalor and there's a stench of sewage everywhere. This is where Peaches calls home." But the living conditions, he notes, are just part of the problem for Peaches and other children like her, because many have been forced to drop out of school and earn whatever money they can for their families instead.
"The 'lucky' ones have parents or relatives to look out for them. The unlucky ones are homeless and sleep rough on the beach amongst the rubbish and human waste," he explains. "The one thing they have in common is they all just want to go to school. They know it's their only chance of escaping a hellishly hard life in the slum."
According to Sheeran, a portion of money raised from Red Nose Day will benefit Street Child Liberia, which aims to reunite homeless kids with their parents or relatives and offers business loans to help get families back on their feet.
"Seeing the difference this money is making has definitely been the highlight of my trip," Sheeran concludes. "I've been involved with Red Nose Day back in the U.K. my whole life, but it's only standing in a Liberian slum that I finally make the connection between what we do back home — and now in the U.S. too — and what that means to a kid like Peaches.
Since its inception in 1988, Red Nose Day (a fundraising event that's part of the larger British charity, Comic Relief) has raised upwards of $1 billion worldwide. Last event year's event impacted the lives of 2,659,642 children.
To learn more about Red Nose Day and how you can help, click here.


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Top items at Heritage Gallery Cambridge
March 1, 2018
We caught up with Sandra from Heritage Gallery, Cambridge. Sandra is a passionate and knowledgeable connoisseur of art, whose skill in selecting the right pieces to display is second to none. Take a look at her top picks in store this month. Click through to: Heri...
Artist at work in-store! Sinclair-Barclay Gallery
April 15, 2016
How gorgeous is it to walk into a Gallery on Duke street and see an artist at work? This is what I love about our town, such diverse unique stores. Everyone is different. At Sinclair-Barclay Gallery, this is what you experience. There is definitely something special about ...
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Interested in online sound engineering programs?
Browse through our programs below! We offer online sound engineering programs on every level. Take a look and request information for free!
In the US, there are over 3 online schools that offer approximately 4 accredited online sound engineering programs. There is an enrollment of a reported 103,993 students at these accredited online sound engineering schools. The admission rate for students who apply to these online sound engineering colleges is 59%. This means that 59 out of every 100 students who apply for admission to enroll in online sound engineering courses receive admission.
Students can take online sound engineering classes at the following degree level:
- Master's degree in sound engineering
These schools have 4 online sound engineering master's degree programs for students to choose from.
Of the 103,993 students enrolled in online sound engineering classes, 61% graduate in a timely fashion. The remaining 39% of students who are enrolled in an accredited online sound engineering programs either drop out or take an inordinate amount of time to complete their online sound engineering degree.
After graduation, online sound engineering college graduates can choose from careers such as a sound engineer. And those with sound engineering degrees can expect to earn a salary in the range of $15,670 to $162,900 per annum. Exact salary will depend on factors such as location, shift timings, or educational qualifications. On average, sound engineers earn $44,940 per year.
Disclaimer: The data used above represents both online and offline offerings. Data for only online schools is not readily available. However, this data can give students a basic picture of what to expect.


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Profile of Students
If you are a current UO employee and need access to the Profile, please fill out the following form. Your request will be reviewed by the Registrar's Office and if approved, you will be enrolled in the Blackboard course which hosts the Profile. If you are not a current UO employee, please consult "Facts at a Glance".
If you have further questions, please contact Jim Blick at the Registrar's Office.


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Memorial Wall
If you would like to memorialize your pet on our Memorial Wall, we kindly ask for a minimum $10 tax-deductible donation to EFFCC, Inc.
Note: There will be a small text link to where you can write a short memorial on the payment confirmation page.
Or if you prefer, you can mail a check to:
Emma's Foundation, PO Box 1115, Milton, VT 05468
"In Loving Memory.
We miss and love you.
Thank you for your ongoing spiritual guidance darling."
Angel Taco Belle Conner
April 2000 – Jan. 15, 2013
"In memory of our little 'Angel Taco Belle Conner'
You were our Baby, our Best Friend, and our Family. Our lives will never be the same without you, we love and miss you. You will be forever in our Hearts. You have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge, until we see you again…"
Love, Momma & Papa Conner & your extended Family xoxo
"Our little ladybug.
As stoic as she was sweet.
Thank you for letting us love you."
The Pader-Davidson Pack
Harley it was love at first site. You brought me such joy & love!! You were my companion, my best friend and a very important part of my family! I miss your snuggles, your kisses and waggy butt~your tail never stopped wagging. Thank you for the best 9 years of my life! Your love was unconditional, constant and true. You'll live forever in my heart my sweet boy! Till we meet again.
Chip Oreo
10/27/2006 – 9/10/2019
"Chip-Chip, thank you for blessing us with your unconditional love. You were the true definition of a loyal and faithful companion. You were our Angel on Earth and now in Heaven. You had the sweetest disposition, temperament, and personality. I miss everything about you. Thank you for filling our lives with never-ending joy. Your memory will live on forever in my heart. I love you my Handsome Boy."
Maricris Burk, Ann Arbor, Michigan
8/8/93 -6/11/09
"We love and miss you big boy,
you and Emma play nice together"
"We will always love you…"
mom and dad xoxo
"Thank you for being part of my life and choosing me.You will always be in my heart and soul. Until we meet again, run free my little man."
Daddy will love you always and forever xoxo
"To the most loyal, loving family member we could ever have. We miss you so much, you will always be in our hearts and our memories, we love you."
"Dear Cooper,
Though you could not hear and were with us for just three years, you spread love like the sun and will always be in our hearts."
"RIP sweet boy, you were loved by many xo"
"We make this donation in honor of our beloved Jack. The most special boy, more personality than most humans. Spunky, handsome, a little naughty, cuddly on his terms, you truly were a once in a lifetime dog! You were our best friend and we miss you every single day. Our forever Guardian Angel, we will see you over the Rainbow Bridge!"
Money Witte
"In loving memory.
Our home will never be the same – You will live in our hearts forever."
"Rest in Peace sweet Sophie Marie, you will never, ever be forgotten. Heaven is now a bit brighter because of you"
McKinley Floria
4/10/08 – 5/1/16
RIP Sweet McKinley
"A Courageous Cancer Survivor"
"Our little girl. You had a kind heart, a gentle soul, a noble life. We will miss you forever."
"In loving memory of Roscoe – you left us too soon but that beautiful smile will remain forever."
"In loving memory of Lloyd – now you can run free (and more quickly!) over the Rainbow Bridge. Your sweet nature will be missed by many. Praise the Lloyd!"
Miracle my love, rest in peace 2003-2020, Forever Loved and Forever Missed ♥
"Our faithful, devoted friend.
You will live on in the hearts and minds of your loving family."
Clovis Carpenter
"In Loving Memory.
Rest In Peace sweet darling…
you may be gone, but you will never be forgotten…."
Love mom and dad xo
"Until we meet again…
Love you sweetheart"
"In Memory of my Beloved Dog Harley who lost his battle with B-Cell Lymphoma 6/23/17. He was my world and is and will always be missed but he holds a very large part of my heart, today and 4ever."
"My sweet Jessie – you are on your next adventure – to Rainbow Bridge. You were my soul mate, constant loving companion and travel partner. Thank you for choosing me. I will miss your joyful spirit and beautiful smile until I take my last breath."
"Our beautiful, sweet, perfect Mama Dog"… when you left us you took a piece of our heart with you, you will never be forgotten, fly with the angels love, until we meet again"


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Just when they thought that they'd seen it all…
This last Saturday night during our already star-studded 10:30 show, one of comedy's greatest living legends, the great George Wallace swung by his old stomping ground to work out some material for his upcoming appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman.
Wallace delighted the sold out crowd with samplings of his long-running Vegas show and gave everyone in attendance more than enough positive encouragement to tune into his Letterman appearance this week.
George is a Comic Strip Live! Hall-of-Famer who's head shot hangs on the main wall as you enter the club to your left. The Strip is where George met his former roommate and friend Jerry Seinfeld amongst others. Wallace has made surprise appearance at the Strip many times in the last few years and the odds of him returning again soon are high.


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There are more than 7,500 varieties of apples in the world, which means you could eat an apple a day for more than twenty years without ever repeating varieties! (That's assuming you could actually get a hold of them all, of course. The US apple industry grows fewer than 100 varieties commercially, and there are more of the top three varieties grown than all the others combined.) It sounds rather like art, really, when you think about it… I could keep going, offering you a block print a day for years and years. Some would be more appealing than others, some would be industry favorites and others unknown. There are some artists who are superstars for a reason, but it's also fun to keep poking around looking for some of those lesser-known, small-time artists who just might have created some undiscovered treasures. So never forget to get your daily dose of art by keeping your eyes and heart open as you go through your day.
[Picture: Apples: Still Life with Patterning, linocut by Morgan Rose Hansen (Image from Etsy shop MorganRoseHansen)]


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i have lived in michigan my entire life. i sometimes get an itch to relocate elsewhere. not quite sure what triggers this itch...curiosity? age? boredom? deep down i am confident the courage i will need to move away will also bring me back to the mitten in the long run . these peninsulas offer endless nooks and crannies to explore. your jaw will drop at first sight of a crisp fresh lake in our water wonderland.
these images are all fresh in my head as i return from a 4 day camping trip at ludington state park. i highly recommend visiting this park in the spring. i was blessed with the shores of lake michigan all to myself for the last 3 mornings. the wildlife is abundant and the sand is soft. the waves put me in a trance as the wind added a little rosiness to my cheeks.
these pictures and feelings = pure michigan enjoy :)
Peanut :)
i was very fortunate to have the entire week off for spring break :) shayne and i did lots of cleaning, relaxing, friend visiting, cooking, and sleeping :) we also got to hang with my fave lil doggie, peanut. here are a few new things i found this week. enjoy :)
Eden Organics = Made in Michigan :) I am trying to kick the coffee habit... Kale Chips
Great heathy and yummy food options In the process I am trying lots of new teas. May not sound good, but
I buy my Eden products at Whole Foods Tazo Thrive=green tea + special extras trust me they are delicious!
Kale Chips Recipe
From Kimberly Wilson (Tranquility du Jour)
1. pick up a big bag of kale + preheat oven to 350.
2. throw 1/3 of it into a pan so the bottom is covered. remove heavy stalks to leave only leaves.
3. toss kale in a few cap fulls of oil.
4. add heaps of yummy seasoning (i use cajun seasoning, montreal steak seasoning -
anything i can get my hands on).
5. put on baking sheet. bake 15 minutes.
6. voila, heaven awaits.
From Colleen Patrick-Goudreau (Color Me Vegan page 117)
Here is my abbrviated form of her recipe:
1 bunch of kale
1-2 tsp olive oil
pinch of salt
1 T nutrional yeast*
1/2 tsp chili powder
preheat oven 350
rinse and cut kale
toss in toppings
lay in a single layer on baking sheet
bake 10-15 minutes or until crisp
* So I had a huge can of nutrional yeast in my cupboard. Had never used it before.
Holy Cow! It was such a wonderful addition to this recipe.
I will have to look for more recipes with nutrional yeast in them.. who would have thought a bit
of fungus would make something so delicious?
Author - Michelle Reckling
- dedicated learner
November 2012
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I don't like candy canes. But I will be buying them this Christmas season. Lots of them. Why, you ask? Because I want to stock up so I can make this awesome homemade ice cream during the summer months when there is not a candy cane to be found in any store. Seriously, it is soooo good! It has a pretty pink color and just the right amount of mint flavor. It looks really pretty with crushed candy canes on top, don't you think?
The texture of this ice cream is amazing. It is smooth and creamy and scoops up perfectly. The ice cream in the photo had been in the freezer all night long and I just took it out and scooped it directly into my dish. No defrosting, no thawing on the counter, no waiting. Perfect! I will definitely be using it as a base for other flavors of ice cream. (I love to experiment with ice cream flavors. I have made peanut butter, key lime pie, blueberry cheesecake crunch, and rocky road, to name a few.) Have I mentioned that I love homemade ice cream? Anyway, you should really try this ice cream while candy canes are in season. Then you will have to stock up on candy canes just like me. 🙂
Peppermint Ice Cream
4 egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups cream
2 tsp vanilla
1/2- 1 tsp peppermint extract
1 cup of crushed peppermint candies, divided
Whisk milk, yolks, sugar, and salt in a saucepan till smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, till mixture just starts to come to a boil. Remove from heat and chill. (I place the pan in an ice bath to speed the process.) Add cream, vanilla, extract, and 3/4 cup of the crushed candies. Chill for several hours or overnight. Freeze in ice cream freezer according to manufacturer's instructions. Place in freezer for about 2-3 hours to "ripen". Serve with remaining crushed candies sprinkled on top of the ice cream. Yum!!!
-Makes about a quart of ice cream.
-If you want your ice cream to have chunks of candy in it, you can add them during the last minute or two of the churning process. I like mine totally melted, so I let my ice cream mixture sit overnight in the refrigerator so they would all dissolve. (I could have just crushed them to a fine powder in my food processor, but I didn't think of that till it was too late.)
-I used only 1/2 tsp of peppermint extract and thought it was perfect, but you can add more if you like it really minty.


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The dahlias accompanied by the descriptive name, "dinner plate" are so called because they produce large flowers. While this term has the power to capture the buying public's imagination, it is not an official classification. Dahlia.org presents the official list of 18 different groups, based on flower form. Akita is grouped in the Novelty Fully Double class.
What Is a Dahlia?
"Dahlia" serves as both a botanical name and a common name. The name comes from an eighteenth-century botanist, Anders Dahl. 'Akita' is the cultivar name of the plant upon which this article is based (which is pictured above).
Dahlia plants can be further categorized in various ways:
- They are tropical flowers.
- They are perennials in areas with sufficiently warm weather.
- They are members of the aster family.
- They grow from underground plant parts known as "tubers," which are similar to the bulbs from which we derive, for example, spring bulb plants such as tulip flowers.
- But dahlias are summer bulb plants; that is, they bloom in Northern gardens during the summertime.
Look for two things when deciding when to plant the tubers in spring:
- The ground temperature should be at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
- All danger of frost should have passed.
Plant Attributes of Akita Dahlias
Dahlia flowers come in many colors, ranging from yellows and oranges to reds, pinks, lavenders, and purples (and white, as well). Many are multi-colored, and that is the case with Akita dahlias. An example of this would be one with a dark crimson color on top, but the petals are streaked with yellow, which actually becomes the dominant color at the center of the bloom. Additionally, the tips of the petals (like the undersides) can be close to white. In conducting web searches on this plant, it becomes clear that there is quite a bit of variability in the flower (perhaps because a number of different plants are sold under the name, 'Akita').
The above picture shows the flower when it first opens. As the bloom ages, its appearance can change. The petals, rather than radiating in straight lines out of the center, can become twisted. This "unruly" look is especially prominent at the center of the flower. This change toward curvy petals is particularly prevalent in early autumn. At the same time, the flowers produce fewer petals; one can assume that petal production is influenced by the temperatures outdoors.
True to the "dinner plate" label, the flowers reach 7 inches in diameter or more. Their size and striking colors make these dahlia flowers excellent cut flowers.
My potted plants stand 3 feet tall. They would probably become taller (and bear larger flowers) if planted in the ground. Each plant has multiple stems, covered in light-green leaves. Each stem, in turn, bears multiple flowers (although not typically all at once): a central flower and usually two or three on the side. The plants in my zone-5 landscape begin blooming in July and continue flowering until cold nights in fall bring that chilly message dreaded by tropical plants: frost.
When the first frosts kill the foliage, it is time to dig the tubers and begin the overwintering process (see below).
Origin, Growing Conditions
Dahlias are native to Latin America. That is why they are treated as tender perennials in North America. They are generally hardy only to about planting zone 8.
Grow your dahlia plants in full sun for best results. These flowers prefer a soil that drains well and that has been fertilized with compost, etc.
I have grown my own Akita dahlias in pots for years. Since the tubers have to be brought indoors in fall, I find it easier to grow them in containers. When the time comes to begin the overwintering process, I know exactly where the tubers are. If I do not wish to dig the tubers and store them in the "proper" way (see below), I can simply bring the pot and all downstairs into my basement.
An added benefit with container-grown plants is that they can be moved around according to your particular needs. For example, I may decide one year that I need the color afforded by my dahlia flowers over on my floating deck. Another year, I may value their presence more on my brick patio. Growing them in pots gives me the flexibility to change my mind on their location from year to year.
Care for Dinner Plate Dahlia Plants
Make sure to water your plants adequately during dry spells. Practice deadheading to ensure that the energy goes into producing more blooms. I often deadhead after a rain, since the large flower heads of dinner plate dahlias retain a lot of water (the extra weight puts a lot of pressure on the stems).
Do not confuse deadheading with disbudding. The latter is commonly practiced on dahlias to maximize the size of the central flower on each stem. "Disbudding" means you prune off the buds of the side flowers, sacrificing them in order to get the largest possible central flower.
As mentioned above, when frosts arrive in autumn, it is time to overwinter this tropical plant by bringing it inside. Learn the proper way to store dahlias away for winter.


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MARTINEZ RANGEL, Rubí y REYES GARMENDIA, Ernesto Soto. El Consenso de Washington: la instauración de las políticas neoliberales en América Latina. Polít. cult. [online]. 2012, n.37, pp.35-64. ISSN 0188-7742.
The purpose of this work is to show the main characteristics of the Washington Consensus and the measures of economic policy that go along with it, and to explain how these measures were introduced in the economic life of Latin America. First of all, the article provides a historical vision that links the Bretton Woods Agreements and the Washington Consensus as well as the role played by the International Organizations for the economic development in the Latin American Region. This article also describes the situation and the economic conditions of the region before and after the Washington Consensus. This collaboration attempts to show how after 21 years, the Washington Consensus and its economic policies are currently in force, and that these policies are the most influential in the economies of many Latin American countries, because the implementation of these economic policies is a condition imposed by International Organizations to their member countries, especially when they are in need of loans. Finally, the article describes how these economic policies have caused an "economic rebellion" in many Latin American countries, which has generated an influential block in Latin America against the Washington Consensus.
Palabras llave : Latin America; neoliberalism; crisis; economic policies; international organizations.


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Good day for a ride
Weather was fantastic out here, so I rode my bike to work today.
Always nervous the first couple times I ride to work. Will my knees hold up? Roads and traffic. Making sure I give myself ample time.
And a little wary parking my car for the day in public spots.
My knees did great. Better than great. Can't wait to do a full ride. Because my knees were amazingly awesome!!!
Traffic was normal. Had to dodge a couple cars that pulled out too far. Roads were great.
Got to work with five minutes to spare.
I knew the last fear was bound to happen. Someone smashed my passenger side window while I was at work. Unfortunately for the would be thieves, the only thing I left in my car was trash and Bootcamp equipment. What? You didn't want my makeshift bucket kettlebells? Or my boat fender sand bag? Those things can be super expensive! Technically, the thieves left hundreds of dollars of sporting goods.
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