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Susie Stephen (nee Rutherford), Jo Scott and Bernadette Caygill take the team prize with Susie winning the ladies race.
Ian Barnes in track action
19th December 2003 report
Harriers hosted the North-Eastern AA cross country championships at Branksome School on Saturday. With some of the region's top athletes taking part there was some excellent racing and close finishers.
The senior women's team of Susie Rutherford, Bernadette Taylor and Alison Raw took pride of place by putting in an outstanding performance to take the women's title with 16 points from a strong Chester-le-Street.
Harriers' results
Senior men: first home for the club was Martin Grainger 25th in 44.44, who retains the Richardson Trophy. Nigel Orr 33rd 4544, Simon Rutherford 49th 46.55, Ron Read 70th 48.49, Jack Mason 89th 50.20, Ben Wilson 108th 52.32, Paul Smith 111th 52.46, Steve Hutchinson 125th 54.35, Brian Hannah 136th 55.47, John Brant 173rfd 62.30, with six to count the seniors finished ninth team with 371 points.
U15 boys: Jamie Rutherford 38th in 16.41, Gareth Simpson 51st 17.52.
Senior women: Susie Rutherford 3rd 31.14, Bernardette Taylor 4th 31.45, Alison Raw 9th 32.54 and finishing as North-East champion.
U13 girls: Rebecca Noble finished 11th in 14.03 and Verity Pratt 28th 15.14. The next big even for the Harriers is the Northern championships at St Helens on January 24.
This event could not have taken place without the help of the army of volunteers, course marshals who stood out in the freezing conditions for hours and all those who did an excellent job with the catering and cleaning up afterwards. The organisers gave the vote of thanks to Darlington in doing a commendable job. A big thanks to all.
Jack Mason ran the Cayton Christmas Cracker 10km race at Scarborough on December 14 finished 21st in 36.52.
Auckland Castle 10k, 2003. Harry Singh #522 alongside future Harriers Steven Wilkinson #184 and Anthony Seaman #289. Neale Kipling far left
Paul Kelly Great North Run 2007
Faye wins the 100m
Darlington 10k
Redcar 2006
Lewis Moses started his running career at Darlington Harriers as a 12 year old after winning the Darlington Schools Cross Country, making a brief appearance at QRC before moving to Aycliffe Running Club to join Coach Paul Harker where he was coached by former runner and five time club champion Paul Harker before moving back to Darlington Harriers in 2008 as an U23 athlete .
Lewis who was a middle distance specialist had some impressive results in his first year winning in both 800m and 1500m, representing England in the U23 Championships, following this up in 2009 with a superb 3:45:02 in Watford at BMC Nike Grand Prix bettering this in 2010 to 3:42.6 at the corresponding event a year later. Lewis continued his impressive form over the next two years in particular in indoor where he competed in the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Istanbul 1500m and finishing 2nd in Vienna in the Indoor Classic when he had moved onto Loughborough Students and New Marske harrier and coached by former athlete John Nuttall.
An early schools race with Lewis finishing 12th with other future stars such as Alistair Brownlee
In Durham Schools action
With former coach Paul Harker (far right)
Lewis in Road Relay action for the club
Lewis, wife Gemma and family fighting Cancer together
High altitude training with Paula Radcliffe
Mo Farah smiles as Lewis is sent to Jail without collecting £200 or passing Go.
Charity night for Gemma's Let's Move Charity
Lewis mixing with the locals in Shildon.....or maybe Kenya
London's calling
After Gemma's treatment, trip to Table Mountain South Africa
High altitude training in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lewis representing GB in Istanbul, indoor season
Lewis digging in, in his 1500m race
That winning feeling...shame about the vest though Lewis!
Ah that's better
Lewis with his inspirational wife Gemma who beat Cancer and is now helping Children and young people who are recovering from cancer with individual 1:1 physical activity support, guidance and advice. You can read more about Gemma's charity at www.movecharity.org. Amazing
What a difference a year makes
Running the Great North Run together as a training run.....in around 80 minutes!!
Former Olympian John Nuttall centre, Hannah England 1500m Silver Medalist and Gemma Steel, Euro XC Champion
Ben Wilson Whitby 2007
Simon Rutherford
Graham Bell at the Brass Monkey
Josh Phillips receiving his gold medal for winning the u15 800m at the northeast championships, 2007
Nigel Orr Darlington 10k 2006
Rosie Clarke
Martin Grainger, Blaydon races 2007
Ian Barnes Blayson races 2007
Great North Run
GB Suit off
On the bike
Graham Bell at the scenic Redcar Half Marathon
Beth NEC
Beth Temple Newsam
Ben Wilson Darlington 10k, 2006
Darlington 10k
Josh Phillips with his trophy for winning 1500m u15 at North Eastern championships 2007
Two talented sisters, Georgie and Susie (Stephens) Rutherford at Blaydon race 2007
Veritty Pratt
Lewis Moses with coach Paul Harker
Presentation night 2008, Lewis Moses
Beth Ward at Richmond
Beth Ward
Beth Ward
Beth Ward
U13 Girls
Matthew,Verity and Faye
Drew Inglis
Faye and Jonathan
Faye wins
Francesco at Leeds
Francesco in action at Leeds
Robin Rutherford coaching at the track
Darlington girls cup success
Georgie Rutherford in action
Graham Bell Northern six stage 2009
Graham Bell in action at Leeds
Junior Great North run, young Jamie Rutherford and Michael Parry (4809)
Bronze medalists at the North East XC in 2009' Susie Stephens, Georgina Rutherford and Sue Phillips
Harriers at Marsham
Paul Kelly and Drew Inglis 2006
U13 boys at South Shields
U13 girls at Redcar
Harrier ladies at Auckland Castle 10k race, Shirley Gibson, Linda Noble and Emma Morley
Ian Barnes
Iona Richings
James Sunderland
James Wood
Jamie Rutherford
Jemma Archbold
Jemma Archbold
Joe McCready
Joe Ross
John Brant at Leeds
Josh Phillips
Josh Phillips
Josh Phillips and Michael Parry
Josh Phillips, Temple Newsam
Josh Phillips
Josh and Paul
Kevin at Leeds
Iona, 1st place
Lucy Erin Hunter
Marin Grainger Whitby 2007
Matthew, Verity and Faye - 1st place
Michael Parry
Juniors at Monkton
Graham Bell at the National Cross Country
Nicole Marsh Richmond
Nicole Marsh Whitby
Marion Ogle, Susie Stephens and Bernadette Caygill - NYSD
Paul Clifford at the Inter Counties
Paul Clifford
Paul Kelly GNR
Paul Kelly
Paul Smith
Paul Jefferson
Sue Phillips
Ronnie Read
Ronnie Read
Rosie Clarke at Richmond
Senior Men Redcar
Ronnie Read digging in
Simon Rutherford
Simon Rutherford 2007
South Park trial, Ian Barnes on whistle
Stella cup
Sue Phillips
Tara Kennedy
Graham Bell at Thirsk 10 mile race
Tom West
U13's race start
Verity Pratt Gateshead
Shirley Gibson, Brian Burdon and Joanne Tonkin after the Flora London Marathon, 2008
Brian Burdon far left, Dave Weston and Darren Chapman at Thirsk Ten
Joanne Tomkin taking a splash in 2009


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Lulworth skipper
The Lulworth skipper (Thymelicus acteon) is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. Its name is derived from Lulworth Cove in the county of Dorset, England, where the first specimens in Great Britain were collected in 1832 by English naturalist James Charles Dale.
|Lulworth skipper
|both females
Lulworth Cove, Dorset
Vulnerable (NatureServe)
|Scientific classification
T. acteon
|Binomial name
|Thymelicus acteon
(Rottemburg, 1775)
|Occurs locally in Central & Northern Europe, Asia Minor and North Africa
The species occurs locally across Central Europe, Asia Minor and North Africa, where its population is considered stable. Its numbers have declined in Northern Europe, leading to its European status of "vulnerable".[1] Its range in Britain is restricted to the south coast of Dorset, however it is locally abundant and its numbers currently are perhaps at their greatest since its discovery there.[2]
With a wingspan of 24 to 28 millimetres, females being larger than males, the Lulworth skipper is a small butterfly, the smallest member of the genus Thymelicus in Europe and among the smallest butterflies in Britain. Aside from the size difference, the sexes are distinguished by females having a distinct circle of golden marks on each forewing. Due to their likeness to the rays around the eye of a peacock's feather, these are often known as "sun-ray" markings, and they can faintly appear on males.
The Lulworth skipper was first described by German entomologist S. A. von Rottemburg in 1775.[3] The butterfly was first discovered in Britain on 15 August 1832, when specimens were taken from Lulworth Cove in Dorset by English naturalist James Charles Dale [3] It was introduced the following year as the Lulworth skipper (Thymelicus acteon), a name that has remained unchanged; it is the only one of Britain's vernacular butterfly names for which there has never been a proposed substitute.[3][4]
The male Lulworth skipper has a wingspan of 24 to 27 millimetres (0.94 to 1.06 in), and the female 25 to 28 mm. This makes it one of Britain's smallest butterflies and, in Europe, the smallest member of the Thymelicus genus.[5] Of Britain's five "golden" skippers—the others being the silver-spotted skipper (Hesperia comma), large skipper (Ochlodes sylvanus), small skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) and Essex skipper (Thymelicus lineola)—the Lulworth is both the smallest and darkest.[2] Beyond its small size, it is distinguished particularly by its dark, dun-coloured wings that appear with tinges of olive-brown; this darkening especially apparent in males.[6]
Variations are known to occur; in north-west Africa, the uppersides of the forewing and hindwing are darker, with hints of greenish or greyish brown.[7] Similarly-coloured races occur in Spain, Elba, Crete, and other eastern Mediterranean islands. T. acteon christi, endemic to the Canary Islands, displays colour variations, with the uppersides of the forewing showing defined yellow–orange markings.
The butterfly is sexually dimorphic;[3] females have a distinct circle of golden marks on each forewing, often called "sun-ray" markings due to their likeness to the rays around the eye of a peacock's feather.[6] Males sometimes have these markings, though they are noticeably fainter (see Illustration 1).
Distribution and habitatEdit
The Lulworth skipper is found locally across southern and central Europe, Asia Minor and North Africa,[1] where its population is considered stable. In northern Europe, its numbers and range have severely declined, most notably in the Netherlands where it is now extinct. This decline has led to the butterfly's European status of "vulnerable".[1] Isolated populations of the species in Armenia are also threatened, although not yet included in the National Red List.[8] It is also listed as threatened under the United Kingdom Biodiversity Action Plan.[9]
In Great Britain, where the butterfly reaches the northern limit of its range, its distribution is restricted to the southern coastline of the county of Dorset.[10][11] Here, both the population and range have changed little in recent decades; it is locally abundant, with the majority of colonies found on the coast between Weymouth and Swanage and on the Purbeck Ridge, a line of inland chalk hills. Two outlying colonies also exist, at Burton Bradstock and on the Isle of Portland; the cause of the colony on Portland is unknown, but has been put down to either natural colonisation or released specimens.[b] There is evidence to suggest that the Lulworth skipper is now more abundant in Dorset than at any other time since its discovery in 1832.[2]
Although colonies of Lulworth skippers existed in Devon, the species has, beyond single records, not be seen in the county since the 1930s. Similarly, records of occurrences exist for Cornwall, but they have not been verified as native colonies.[7][12]
Habitats are primarily on unfertilised calcareous grassland; this includes chalk download, coastal grassland and undercliffs in Britain. In all of these habits Tor-grass (Illustration 2), the butterfly's sole food plant and that on which it lays eggs,[13] is widespread. Tall, ungrazed grass is a favoured habitat due to oviposition and larval development; Lulworth skippers have benefited from the move away from tight grazing by sheep in the last century and recently outbreaks of myxomatosis among rabbit populations, which otherwise maintain a lower grass height.[2][3][12] However, there is evidence to suggest that minimal grazing is not detrimental to the species, and may in fact be beneficial in that it encourages the growth of flowers that act as adult nectar sources.[6]
Life cycleEdit
The females lay their eggs in rows of 5 to 6 (although as many as 15 have been recorded[2]) on the flower-sheath of Tor-grass (Brachypodium pinnatum), preferring the dead sheaths of tall plants.[14] The care taken by females over where to lay their eggs is considered the only remarkable part of the Lulworth skipper breeding process, otherwise it is considered common.
Upon hatching, the 2.5 cm (1 in) long larva spins a compact cocoon on the site of the eggshell.[2] In this, it will overwinter until around the third week of April,[14] at which point it will eat its way out by making a small hole in the side of the sheath.[2] The caterpillar will then search for tender Tor-grass blades and feed upon them by chewing out notches from the margin. During this time, it will live separately, within a tube composed of the two edges of a blade bound by cords of silk.[2] Fresh tubes will be made as the caterpillar grows larger.[14] Lulworth skipper caterpillars live in the warmest zone of a grass clump, at a height of 20 to 40 centimetres (8 to 16 in).[2]
The pupal stage lasts for about two weeks, from the beginning of June onwards, until late July.[14] It is formed inside a loose "nest" of silk and grass that is spun deep inside a tussock of tor grass. Imago begin to emerge in the early middle of July and finish emerging in the middle of September. Typically, they will live for five to ten days—the normal lifespan for a non-hibernating butterfly of the Lulworth's seasonal stage. They fly only in strong sunshine and tend to form discrete colonies,[2] with the largest containing up to 100,000 individuals.[6][12]
In literatureEdit
In the novel The Return of the Native, by Thomas Hardy, a possible reference is made to Lulworth skippers in the "strange amber-coloured butterflies" which "were never seen elsewhere."[15]
See alsoEdit
Notes and referencesEdit
- ^Lulworth skipper adults rarely stray from their favoured breeding areas and are considered poor migrants.[2][6] This is demonstrated by other regions of Britain, containing tor-grass in abundance, where there are no recorded colonies. Any migration to and natural colonisation of Portland would have meant travel across open water, casting further doubt upon the idea. Dispersal must occur, however, as sites such as restored grassland at Durlston and the area between Burton Bradstock and Weymouth have been colonised.[6]
- ^ a b c "Lulworth Skipper". Butterfly Conservation. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Thomas, Jeremy; Richard Lewington (1991). The Butterflies of Britain and Ireland. Dorling Kindersley. p. 224. ISBN 978-0-86318-591-5.
- ^ a b c d e Emmet, A. Maitland; John Heath; D S Fletcher; E C Pelham-Clinton; G S Robinson; B Skinner; W G Tremewan (1990). The Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland. Harley Books. p. 370. ISBN 978-0-946589-37-1.
- ^ Moss, Stephen (2009-07-21). "My quest for the elusive Lulworth skipper: take two". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2010-01-01.
- ^ Lafranchis, Tristan (2004). Butterflies of Europe. Diatheo. p. 351. ISBN 978-2-9521620-0-5.
- ^ a b c d e f Asher, Jim; Martin Warren; Richard Fox; Paul Harding; Gail Jeffcoate; Stephen Jeffcoate (2000). The Millennium Atlas of Butterflies in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press. pp. 64–67. ISBN 978-0198505655.
- ^ a b Tolman, Tom (1997). Butterflies of Britain & Europe. HarperCollinsPublishers. p. 320. ISBN 978-0-00-219992-6.
- ^ Butterfly Conservation Armenia http://www.butterfly-conservation-armenia.org/thymelicus-acteon.html
- ^ "UK Priority Species data collation, Thymelicus actaeon" (PDF). Joint Nature Conservation Committee. 15 December 2010. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
- ^ Moss, Stephen (2008-08-26). "On the trail of one of Britain's rarest butterflies". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ^ McCarthy, Michael (2009-07-25). "A billion painted lady butterflies make for a record summer". The Independent. London. Retrieved 2009-08-10.
Dorset's own butterfly, the tiny Lulworth skipper – found nowhere else in Britain – we trekked up on to the downs above the eponymous Cove
- ^ a b c "Species Action Plan: Lulworth Skipper (Thymelicus acteon)" (PDF). Butterfly Conservation. 1997. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-06-21. Retrieved 2010-02-01.
- ^ "Foodplants". UKButterflies. Retrieved 2009-06-30.
- ^ a b c d e "Lulworth Skipper". UK Butterflies. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ^ Knoepflmacher, U. C.; Tennyson, G. B. (1977). Nature and the Victorian imagination. Berkeley: Univ. of California Press. p. 458. ISBN 978-0520032293.
External linksEdit
|Wikispecies has information related to Thymelicus
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Thymelicus acteon.


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I love hotels. I find they give you a warped sense of reality that you can't get from any other experience in the whole world.
Where else can you make coffee in the bathroom? Seriously. The coffee maker (one of those tiny tiny little tings) is in the bathroom, with coffee, tea, sugar and powdered milk. I kid you not. Who thought of this? There's nothing better than the feeling of sitting on the can, thinking "I could really make some coffee now" and actually just lean forward and do it. Couple that with crapping the biggest thing you've ever seen soming out of there, and I can tell you that your sense of accomplishment is at an all time high.
That's until you're sitting down a few minutes later, drinking the coffee and writing about the whole thing, and you realize the implication of having a coffee maker in a bathroom of what is essentially a public place.


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A special court-ordered qualifying period in a Palm Beach County court race produced one more candidate who will run in an election that almost didn't happen.
When qualifying ended at noon Friday, Palm Beach Gardens probate attorney Dana Santino had joined criminal defense attorney Gregg Lerman and former county magistrate Thomas Baker in the contest to replace County Court Judge Laura Johnson. She resigned, effective Jan. 3, to seek a seat on the circuit bench and was automatically elected when no one ran against her.
Lerman, later joined by Baker, asked the Florida Supreme Court to block Gov. Rick Scott's plans to appoint Johnson's successor. Last week, the high court agreed that voters, not Scott, should pick Johnson's replacement. It ordered the special qualifying period for anyone interested in seeking the county court judgeship in the Aug. 30 election.


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My photographic notes about the four seasons in Kamakura or the gardens of Zen
July 4, 2010
A moss-covered stone lantern in Tokei-ji temple
I found the dark and beautiful greenness of moss in the garden of Tokei-ji after the heavy rain of summer.
The uncommon beauty of vegetation peculiar to this melancholic rainy season is presented by the pale sunlight from the gloomy sky and the air heavy with moisture.
This deep greenness made me feel the absolute calmness of mind in the peaceful garden which secretly begins to prepare for radiant midsummer.
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DIY Customized Wedding Gifts by Printcious
Have you been in a situation where you're going to a wedding but you have absolutely no idea what to buy as a gift for the bride and groom? Or how about your own wedding? A gift for your guests, maybe?
If you're looking for some wedding gift ideas, check out Printcious.
So… what is Printcious?
Printcious is sort of like an online personalized gift shop where you could shop for gifts for any occasions but you could also personalize them and make them unique. It's not just limited to gift. It's also perfect for businesses to create their own merchandise as they also handle bulk orders.
They have everything from T-Shirts to mugs to magnets to totes to cushions and more. Everything is done online on their website so you don't have to leave your own room and then get your order delivered to your doorstep.
I wish I had known this sooner before I went to my cousin's wedding end of April. It would've been great to design something unique for them. Oh well.
Let's take a look at some available items/designs.
The most common and easiest gift would be T-Shirts.
I love T-shirts. If you're giving it as a gift, it's easy to design. Not much hassle. You could just choose from the available designs or you could design your own. You could personalize the T-shirts with your own choice of text and/or image which you could upload or pick from Facebook or Instagram directly in the editor. How convenient!
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I love that kind of mug. It'll be great to surprise someone with that mug. I remember when I was a kid, there was this free mug that came as a free gift when you buy a tin of powdered milk for kids. The mug was a one-of-a-kind because like a greeting card, it had music! It was the Chinese song children sing for their mothers. At the time, that mug was friggin awesome. I was so amused by it as a kid. Then I got sick of it after a while from listening to the same tune over and over again.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2007
the new phonebooks are here, the new phonebooks are here!
After poor Just A Cool Cat's nasty shock of opening his envelope from the passport office, whilst quipping "funny, I don't see any passports in here", only to discover that there really were no passports in the envelope, I wasn't entirely convinced that we were actually going to receive them after all. I rather expected that I would get mine, because I knew I had done everything correctly. There are advantages to being a detail-oriented, slightly OCD passport applicant.
I was slightly less sure about Eva's application. It was all filled in correctly, naturally, having been completed by same detail-oriented slightly OCD person, but the fact that she was 14 when we started the process and was now about to turn 16 (at which point one needs a different, adult passport) didn't bode well for the success of this effort. So I was pleasantly surprised to see Eva pull an official passport out of her envelope. And thankfully Eva has a far superior memory to me because she remembered that regardless of how close to 16 you are when you receive your passport, it's still good for the full 5 years. And I was all set to start working on the new one for her.
But Jerry's passport application I did not hold much hope for. He had to redo his 3 times, and get his guarantor to resign each time too, because first he didn't use block letters, then the next time it was too sloppy to read (passport application tip #1: leave the wine drinking alone until after you have filled in your application), and then finally he wrote into the forbidden area whilst signing, for which I believe you can receive up to 4 years in prison, if I'm not mistaken.
And then shortly after we sent our applications away, his guarantor changed jobs, making her contact information invalid. So I figured he was euchred. Especially after I heard about John Mutford's daughter having her application rejected for showing too much teeth, or our friend Robin having his photo rejected because his forehead was too shiny! (Honest and for true!)
Eva is getting a huge kick out of the handy booklet "Bon Voyage, But ..." which accompanied the passports. It's a classic example of the finest of Canadian government humour, and includes very helpful chapters on traveller's diarrhea, rabies, and travelling with a same sex spouse.
So we're sort of strutting around like big shots tonight. We got our passports nyah nyah!
And naturally we are currently rocking out to Passport [mp3] - Gogol Bordello.
22 comments:
- 668 aka neighbour of the beast said...
holy crap! i got my passport over a week ago. how long did yours take?
ps.. nice steve martin homage
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- mellowlee said...
YAY, congrats on the passports! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!
Still LMAO at " and then finally he wrote into the forbidden area whilst signing, for which I believe you can receive up to 4 years in prison, if I'm not mistaken."
Niiiiiiiiiice :O)
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- Allison said...
"I am gobsmacked by Canada's Next Top Cat Model"...???
Glad yours finally arrived!! Mel, totally stole my woot ;) I'm still waiting on my new passport, which is frustrating as I need to apply for a visa now. Paperwork, boo!
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- Karen said...
I should probably eventually send my application in I guess, considering how long it takes. It was suggested to me to fill out the application online which avoids the non-block letters and printing outside the little squares. I still have to sign inside the little box but it takes the hassel out of the rest.
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- JustRun said...
If I am thankful for nothing else I did in 2006, it's renewing my passport. If I'd waited until this year, I'd surely have lost my mind by now.
Glad it all worked out for you!
- 6:50 am
A reference to the Jerk and Bill Gates arrest photo, this is quite possibly my favorite blog post this week. Congratulations on your passies!
- 7:50 am
- justacoolcat said...
I love The Jerk! It's one of the best movies ever.
- 11:36 am
Congrats on receiving your passports. Handy little thing- Mine has now gotten me into Hawaii and Jamaica, no questions asked. Start planning that trip now,sis. Many thanks for all the birthday wishes, Badtemperedzombie friends. Does anyone besides me and my daughter listen to Freestyle on CBC radio 1:00 p.m. Monday to Friday? I love Cameron and Marsha and now I hear the show ends tomorrow.
- 12:04 pm
- Danny Tagalog said...
HI - haven't been paying attention - where are you off - to some festival? Have fun!
Expect you won't come across the problems Professor Walter F. Murphy faced in the US - being prevented from flying for expressing free speech....
That's scandalous and people should recognise it, if it's true.
- 12:14 pm
It takes about six weeks to get one in the US. One could pay a little extra money and receive it a bit sooner. Ours are good for ten years.
- 12:49 pm
- Barbara Bruederlin said...
We sent it in Feb 2, so about 9 weeks, 668. But we started the process (passport photos, guarantors)in March 2006, that's how disorganized we were. How long did yours take?
That is a mighty big WOOT, Mel! Thanks. Oh you just never know with these officials these days - any excuse to slap you in the hoosegow.
Oh yeah, Al, Canada's Next Top Cat Model - that just stemmed from another one of our silly conversations, this one about how our cat reminds us of Tyra Banks (she's fierce, but she smiles with her eyes).
How long ago did you send your passport in? And I assume you need your passport for the visa application? Yikes.
I tried to fill my in online, Karen, but there was some issue with compataibility and I couldn't (at least not on my computer). I hope that you are successful in that because it would be a lot simpler.
I think you deserved to take the rest of the year off after that, Justrun! You need to celebrate having the forethought to ensure the continuing intactness of your mind.
- 6:21 pm
- Barbara Bruederlin said...
Woohoo! We get to possibly be someone's favourite in something! That quite possibly makes my day, Fearless.
You're back, Just A! Or your addiction led you to seek out an internetz cafe on the beach.
I don't get to hear Freestyle too often, Berni, but have always liked it. So now it's being replaced by Jian Ghomeshi's new show. You'll have to let me know if it's any good.
And yes, can't wait to test out those passports.
No special plans, sadly, Danny, just being prepared. Although if Coachella and Glastonbury weren't already sold out, I would be sorely tempted to go to those.
Wasn't Robert Fisk also prevented from entering the US last year on the basis of his opinions?
Good for 10 years and it only takes 6 weeks? You guys have it made, Leazwell. 9 weeks and only good for 5 years in Canada.
- 6:31 pm
- Malnurtured Snay said...
- 6:59 pm
- 668 aka neighbour of the beast said...
it's only taking 3 1/2 weeks now, if your application is new (like mine). i took my photos and filled out all the paperwork in september but i didn't go to the office until recently.
- 7:58 pm
- Barbara Bruederlin said...
Thanks Mal Snay, I may actually have to go somewhere now to celebrate!
1 3 1/2 weeks isn't bad, 668! We sent ours in, rather than wait in line, so that could account for the longer wait.
- 9:24 pm
- Deb said...
"too much teeth & shiny foreheads"...wow, picky bastards, aren't they?
I laughed at the same prison reference as Mel...oh Barb, you've still got it.
People at work have been sharing passport horror stories too. It's a conspiracy to keep us all grounded and bored.
- 10:22 pm
- phlegmfatale said...
I LOVE Gogol Bordello!!! They are rollicking good fun!
Was it here or over on YouTube where I saw a clip of Chad VanGaalen that was broadcast at SXSW in Austin last month when he couldn't get into the USA??? Hold on a sec...
At the end he talks about not being able to get into the USA, and he says "Come to Canada - it's easier."
Anyway, sorry if you already linked this here - but I think I remember finding this on my own.
- 6:12 am
- Barbara Bruederlin said...
Deb, I think we can add passport horror stories to those topics that all Canadians talk about, perhaps not as high up as the weather, but it's on the list.
Aren't Gogol Bordello great? Was it you who saw them in concert, Phlgemfatale?
I did actually have that Chad VanGaalen clip up a while ago, but you could very well have found it independantly as well. I was a little disappointed that he didn't call anyone a douche hat in the video (as it was claimed that he called the border official), but he's right about it being easier to come here.
- 6:52 am
- John Mutford said...
Congrats on the passports! Needless to say, we finally got ours. Though I did have to sacrifice a week's wages to fly to Ottawa early and pick them up in person- I'd still say it was worth it. San Diego was a blast!
- 12:03 pm
- Barbara Bruederlin said...
Yay, John's back! So glad to hear that San Diego was great! I'm looking forward to some details.
I was wondering why the initial trip to Ottawa. At least you got some visiting and sight-seeing in.
- 2:57 pm
- Dale said...
I'm glad you got your 'ports but pissed I didn't get that booklet when I got my new one!
- 8:16 am
- Barbara Bruederlin said...
I would phone up the passport office immediately, Dale, and demand your copy of "Bon Vpyage, But.." as it is damned fine reading.
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Faith Formation Families— With the uncertainty of the last week, Faith Formation was probably the last thing on your mind! I would like to assure you, however, that we will continue to provide faith formation materials for all children and have additional resources on hand for sacramental preparation. The current plan is to have our group lesson as scheduled during your normal class time (K-8) this Sunday. I understand that some people may not feel comfortable coming.
Looking ahead, we will probably need to turn to more online resources. I have created a website https://sites.google.com/view/mtcm-faithformation/home for faith formation resources and will have materials up there by Monday morning. Expect weekly updates with age appropriate activities and reflections and class offerings for older children. Please rest assured that we will be able to prepare all students in sacramental preparation for their sacraments in May and will keep tabs on the situation as it develops. There will be more details in an email from me on Sunday.
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Youth Faith Formation
Mother Teresa Catholic Mission offers Faith Formation programs for youth in grades 1-9th/Confirmation Prep with a youth group post confirmation as well as Children's Liturgy of the Word for 4 year olds/third grade.
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Registration for the 2019/20 school year begins in July 1 and closes at the end of July. Please email Jennifer Gurecki at firstname.lastname@example.com. Registration fees are: $85 for elementary, $150 for middle school and $175 9th grade/Confirmation, with a $35 supplemental for First Sacraments. There is a $300 Family Cap. You may notice an increased Confirmation fee. This will go a small way to supplementing an overnight retreat. This fee covers most of the costs for school use and supplies. The parish subsidizes the remainder of the program costs and all the staff costs.
All catechists are volunteers. Please consider becoming a volunteer yourself. We need both volunteer catechists, setup help and clean up help, and safe environment personnel for all class times! Volunteer information is available in the registration form. This program is for Mother Teresa Parishioners and registration is limited to MTCM parishioners. If you're not sure whether you're registered at the parish, stop by the Information Table on Sunday and ask one of the greeters or fill out a form here Parish Registration Form
About our 2019-20 program
Sessions for grades 1-8 will continue to be at 9am-10:10am or 10:30am-11:40am in the 2019-20 school year. Confirmation is anticipated to run from 10am to 11:10am as it did last year as well. Kindergarten will only be offered at 9am.
We will be continuing to build and grow in 2019-20. Our Elementary program will continue to use the Alive in Christ curriculum from OSV. We will offer first sacraments (reconciliation and communion) in 2nd grade. For older students who have not yet received their sacraments we offer intermediate sacramental prep.
We will continue to use Catholic Connections from Saint Mary's Press as the basis of our program middle school program. and supplementing it with biblical, prayer, catechism and team building activities. Grades 6-8 will meet in session at the same times as Elementary Faith Formation.
We are reforming the 9th grade confirmation program to have more service and worship opportunities and fewer class sessions. The good news is that there are fewer (but more meaningful) Sunday morning meetings… the bad news is, not all service can be done on Sunday mornings. More details and a complete calendar will be presented at a family meeting on September 15.
Elementary and Middle School (grades 1-8) will continue to have two sessions. The first session will run from 9 to 10:10 AM (as we have run our session this year. The second session will run from 10:30 to 11:40 AM. Each family will be asked to select a preferred session.
We'll schedule your family together unless you indicate you'd like us to split your children between sessions. In general placement is first come, first served, but there is some preference given to parents who are volunteer catechists. Please register early to receive the slot you desire.
Sacramental Preparation Guidelines
Sacramental preparation (First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation) requires some of this formal, church-based instruction. The standard for instruction is two years formal faith formation and a specialized sacramental program before children are eligible for the Sacrament.
Typically, children in the U. S. receive First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in second grade. That means they need to go to first and second grade faith formation (or Catholic School) and receive instruction on the sacrament. This is done through workshops and take-home workbooks in the home parish, not at school.
Some families choose to hold off on Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. We welcome these students. If a second grader who has not completed first grade faith formation comes to us, we generally enroll them in first grade and they travel forward with a slightly younger group until they complete First Holy Communion (in their second-grade year). They can then skip a grade and enter the fourth grade in faith formation the following fall.
Older children go through a process called Intermediate Sacramental Prep. A fifth grader with no previous Faith Formation would attend a standard fifth grade class. In sixth grade they would attend a standard sixth grade class. But there would be a take-home book for Reconciliation and First Holy Communion and approximately six workshops (Sunday mornings) throughout the year to do a little additional catechesis typically done in the classroom.
This describes a typical scenario. In truth decisions are made together with the parents to best accommodate the needs of the children.
Confirmation preparation rules are similar to the rules for Reconciliation and Eucharist. In the Diocese of Raleigh students are typically confirmed in the spring of ninth grade or the fall of tenth grade.
The actual Confirmation date is decided by the diocese based on the bishop's schedule. Some smaller parishes are asked to combine their Confirmation ceremony with larger parishes. We anticipate confirming our students in the spring (April/May) but we will not know until the diocese releases the schedule. Two years of formal faith formation are required before Confirmation along with a sacramental program. The formal preparation years are typically eighth and ninth grade and Confirmation prep largely happens in the ninth-grade year. Through Confirmation youth are invited to take an adult role in the church.
The preparation for Confirmation requires more individual responsibility on the part of the youth than does the preparation for Reconciliation or First Eucharist. Sometimes youth are not ready for this in eight and ninth grade and they are welcome to join the process later in high school as well.
We believe that all sacraments will take place at Mother Teresa in the coming year. In the past families have been able to request to have their First Communions at St. Michael's. We are now separate communities and we will not be honoring those requests in the 2018-19 school year. If you would like to have your First Communion at St. Michael's please register in their Faith Formation program.
If you have additional questions about faith formation registration or would like to volunteer please email Jennifer Gurecki
First Communion/First Reconciliation
First Reconciliation and First Communion are typically celebrated in 2nd grade. The diocese requires two years of Faith Formation before the celebration of first sacraments. This can either be in a Catholic school or in a faith formation program.
Registration in Mother Teresa's Faith Formation program is required to be able to receive sacraments at Mother Teresa Mission. Registration typically takes place between June and July, but you should feel free to contact us at any time if you have questions. Please email the coordinator at firstname.lastname@example.com or call the main office for more details.
Confirmation is typically celebrated in the spring of 9th grade or the fall of 10th grade. The diocese requires two years of Faith Formation before the celebration of first sacraments, this can either be in a Catholic school or in a faith formation program. Sacraments take place in a youth's home parish, so registration in Mother Teresa's Faith Formation program is required to receive sacraments at Mother Teresa. Registration typically takes place between May and August, but you should feel free to contact us at any time if you have questions. Please email the coordinator at email@example.com or call the main office for more details.


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Systems analysis, modelling, simulation and signal processing aspects of co-ordinated experimental and modelling investigations of high-speed gas discharge switch breakdown behaviour
Pate, R.C. and Riley, D. and Patterson, P.A. and Rinehart, L.F. and Buttram, M.T. and MacGregor, S.J. and Dick, A.R. and Kunhart, E. and Hussey, T. (2001) Systems analysis, modelling, simulation and signal processing aspects of co-ordinated experimental and modelling investigations of high-speed gas discharge switch breakdown behaviour. In: IEEE Conference Pulsed Power Plasma Science 2001, 2001-06-17 - 2001-06-22.Full text not available in this repository.Request a copy from the Strathclyde author
Summary form only given, as follows. The authors have been engaged in coordinated experimental, analytical, and computer modeling investigations to better characterize the early-time turn-on behavior of high-speed gas discharge switching for a selected range of operating parameters. The investigations have focused on quantifying the first few nanoseconds of plasma closing switch turn-on behavior as a function of key operational parameters (e.g., gas type, gas pressure, gap length, drive circuit impedance, etc.). Various gas species (e.g., hydrogen, nitrogen, SF6, helium) have been studied experimentally over a pressure range of 0.1-bar to 50-bar using several high-speed discharge switching test fixtures of conical configuration with differing discharge circuit impedances. The near-term objective has been to characterize, through complementary experimental measurements and modeling, the macroscopic turn-on behavior of high-speed gas closing switches under a selected range of operational conditions having practical interest. Longer-term goals of this work are to bring about I improvements in modeling, design, and operational performance of high-speed gas switches for use in ultra-fast, short-pulse-duration, low-impedance circuit applications. Under such conditions, the voltage collapse time and energy losses within the switch itself can significantly degrade overall system performance. This collaborative effort has involved the use of high-resolution 3-D time-domain electromagnetic modeling, simulation, and digital signal processing to complement and extend the available experimental data. Work has also been underway to develop and incorporate improved discharge channel physics modeling. This paper specifically describes the systems modeling, signal processing, and data analysis aspects of the investigations, and reports on results achieved to date. A related paper being submitted to this conference deals more specifically with certain aspects and recent results of the experimental investigations
|Pate, R.C., Riley, D., Patterson, P.A., Rinehart, L.F., Buttram, M.T., MacGregor, S.J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0808-585X, Dick, A.R., Kunhart, E. and Hussey, T.;
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Renault Fluence launch in 2011; Koloes and Duster SUVs, and 2 small cars by 2015
Renault, which will be launching the Fluence sedan India in mid-2011, has revealed its model line-up for Indian market. In the next five years, the French car maker intends to launch the Fluence, Koleos and Duster SUVs, a small car built on Nissan's V platform and another small car based on Renault's A platform.
Renault's small car based on A-platform
Renault's A-platform small car will have cues borrowed from Daimler's Smart and Mercedes-Benz brands. Renault has been working on a small car based on its Global A platform which will be showcased at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo. Upon launch sometime in 2014, this entry-level small car from Renault will compete with the likes of the Maruti WagonR, Chevrolet Beat and Hyundai i10. Pricing will be close to Rs 3.5 lakhs. The Global A-platform will be heavily localized by Renault at its Chennai facility, which could also serve as a foundation for future small cars from Renault.
According to Hindustan Times, a top Mercedes-Benz official reportedly said that the German luxury car maker has teamed up with Renault-Nissan to develop a small car which will be first launched in India. Internally known as 'Project Edison,' the small car will feature small engines such as a 1.2-litre diesel and a 4-cylinder petrol. He added that Mercedes-Benz may also launch its entry-level 'A-Class' model.
Renault's small car based on Nissan's V-platform
Renault will launch another small car based on its Nissan's V (which stands for versatile) platform to take on premium hatchbacks such as the Volkswagen Polo, Hyundai i20 and Fiat Punto. This car would be launched around 2013 at a price of Rs 5 lakh.
Vehicles built on the V-platform include the Nissan Micra and the upcoming Nissan Sunny. The V-platform allows versatility in chassis and design to suit emerging auto markets such as India and China as well as sophisticated European markets.
In terms of benefits, the V-platform helps Renault-Nissan to drastically reduce a car's weight along with the number of components needed, in effect cutting down production costs. This in turn will reflect in the car's higher fuel efficiency, an advantage in any car market.
Renault Fluence launch this year!
The Fluence will be the first car to launch from Renault's stable and will target the likes of Skoda Laura, Volkswagen Jetta and Chevrolet Cruze. The Fluence has a very curvaceous design, with smooth flowing lines giving a unique road presence. The swept back headlamp and the extended bonnet make it look very aerodynamic. The rear of the Fluence could be mistaken for a Honda or a Toyota, but the tail lamps and boot lid contours gel well with the car's overall design. Also see: Renault Fluence photo gallery
The interior of the Fluence will be simple, yet contemporary with faux wood, navigation, multimedia system, etc. Since the rear seats are set low, expect plenty of headroom for rear passengers. Even elbow room would be ample, with 1,480 mm at the front and 1,475 mm at the rear. Related: Renault Fluence India launch in June
The Fluence in India may come with a 1.6-litre petrol or 2-litre petrol engine, besides a 1.5-litre diesel engine (the same mill that powers the Nissan Micra and the Mahindra Logan). We expect Renault to price the Fluence in the Rs. 12 lakh to Rs. 14 lakh range.
Renault Koleos
The Koleos is a 5-seater crossover aimed directly at the Toyota Fortuner, Honda CR-V and Chevrolet Captiva assuming the company prices the vehicle at, say, around Rs. 22 lakh. The Koleos, designed by both Renault and Nissan, will most likely be rolled out of the company's Chennai plant. Read more about the Renault Koleos
In international markets, the Renault Koleos is offered with two engine options, the 2.0-litre diesel and the 2.5-litre petrol. In our opinion, the 2.0 litre diesel Koleos would make better sense for the Indian market considering the popularity of other SUVs with similar engine specifications. The 1,995 cc (2.0-litre dCI) common-rail diesel engine produces 150 hp of maximum power at 1,400 rpm and 320 Nm of maximum torque at 2,000 rpm.
The Koleos 2.0 dCI is claimed to accelerate from 0-100 km/hr in just 10 seconds while achieving a top speed of 180 km/hr, making it as quick as rival Toyota Fortuner (less than 10 seconds for 0-100 km/hr and top speed of around 178 km/hr).
Renault Duster
The Renault Duster is a 5-seater sold in European markets as an urban SUV. The Duster is just 4.3 metres long, 1.82 metres wide and has a ground clearance of 210 mm, making it ideal choice for driving in cities. In Europe, the Duster is offered in both 4×4 as well as 4×2 versions. Read more about the Renault-Dacia Duster SUV
The SUV comes with two engine options: a 1.6-litre, 16 valve petrol engine that produces 105 hp and a 1.5-litre dCI diesel engine that puts out 85 hp. In India, the Renault Duster could be launched around 2013 and would be pit against the Mahindra Scorpio, Skoda Yeti and Tata Aria crossover, but a lot would depend on the pricing, which we think would be around Rs 10 lakh.
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Your experience of life begins and ends in your mind. Begins, as everything you see, feel, and experience will be colored by your thoughts, feelings, and perspectives. Ends, as your interpretation of events will determine your response, your memories, and your enjoyment or displeasure.
How much of this process is truly yours, and how much has been predetermined for you? Do you live life on your own terms, or have you been programmed to follow the herd? Think about how your last twenty-four hours was spent. Then think about the month, the year, and the decade that preceded you reading this paragraph. How much of it was spent thinking and doing that which is truly important to you? How much of it was stolen, or merely frittered away? Ever wondered if there was another way?
There is another way, but you won't find it by entering a church, watching a ball game, reading the newspaper or haunting a shopping mall. Your mind has abilities it has never imagined, and has accepted limitations it would be well served to reject. Myriad influences have taught you to live in submission, often in ways you do not consciously realize. You are free to reject these limitations, but only if you awaken to your predicament.
There is no freedom in submission, no dignity in obedience, no self-respect in servitude. The much-maligned concept of anarchy is not only inherent to individual freedom, true mental freedom is impossible without it. The demand for submission to external authorities which so many take for granted, including the all-too-common belief that external control of our minds and lives is good or even necessary, is one of history's greatest cons. Some have even been deceived into believing that even the anarchist movement has leaders to which anarchists must submit. Nonsense.
Although great value may be gained from their words, a person does not have to read and agree with Kropotkin, Goldman or Bakunin to be an anarchist. The phrase "anarchist leaders" is not only an oxymoron, it is an abomination. Nor are most anarchists bomb throwing arsonists. Most anarchists are simply self-aware humans who have outgrown and abandoned the need for others to tell them what to think and how to live.
The following chapters will explore how and why external forces have gained the ability to assume control of our minds, and how we may undermine and destroy their ability to control us. Each chapter creates a synergy with the other chapters, the whole of which is much greater than any of its parts.
Mental Anarchy is a mental adventure, a one-way journey to the previously unimaginable. Enjoy the ride.
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A legal separation does not take the place of a divorce. A separation generally recognizes the possibility that the couple might reunite. In any case, most of the time the terms can be modified by you and your spouse or the court if you later divorce.
It is important to note that even if you are legally separated, you may not remarry. You must wait until a divorce is granted by the court before marrying again.
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As the title indicates I am writing this as I sit my garden.
I am sat at the large table on the raised decking which is, at this time, bathed in dappled sunlight. I can hear the water from the falls melodically splashing into the ponds, and the heady scent from the mass of blooms is gently wafting around me, carried by the light breeze.
It is, in my opinion, the perfect place and atmosphere for a writer to work.
Since coming into the garden a short while ago I have furthered a piece, which is destined to be a jointly written story with another writer, one who I adore and respect. Written a poem, which by the time you read this will be in my book Teardrops & White Doves (Available via Amazon)! and I am now attempting to write something of interest for you in this Rambling of mine.
As with many of my Ramblings I do not have a particular subject or topic in mind when I begin to write, I just start to tap away at the keys and hope that something evolves that is informative, interesting and enjoyable to read.
In fact, if I achieve any any two of these three things then I shall consider this Rambling a success!
I have, in past Ramblings, spoken of Writers Block, Inspiration, Creativity, Imagery and a whole plethora of various subjects, many which have absolutely nothing to do with actually writing at all. but of the common tasks and problems we writers face in our daily lives.
However, it seems that as my Rambling have developed, from very short notes about whatever was at the forefront of my mind, to my later posts (which have unconsciously, and almost subliminally from my point of view, strayed into the theme of the techniques of writing), I have won the minds, if not the hearts of so many of you, so many friends, that I now feel so very humbled indeed.
I mean that in all honesty and with my hand firmly placed on my heart.
I read each and every comment you post in reply and try my best to answer them all.
So this is a thank you, a big thank you to all of you who read my irrelevant scribbling's regularly, and a welcome to those of you who may be reading a Rambling for the first time.
I hope it will not be the last time you do so!
As for the subject of this particular Rambling, there really isn't one!
Except to say that for a writer, as with so many artistic vocations, the stimulus needed to create are many and varied. For me the atmosphere of my garden right now is an absolutely perfect environment to get those creative juices flowing.
I hope I have not squandered nature's gift of a beautiful day, but have, in some respect, justified her benevolence.
Thank you all for reading this Rambling.
Bless you, Paul.
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When Docker emerged in 2013, there were no orchestrators designed for containers. Today, there are so many orchestrators, like Kubernetes and Mesos (and more obscure options like Cattle) that it can be hard to know which to use.
It's kind of like trying to order food at a restaurant with a hundred items on the menu. You have so many options for container orchestrators today that making a final choice is a pretty difficult affair.
If you're struggling to identify the differences between container orchestrators, and decide which one is the best fit for your needs, this article is for you. Below, I take a look at the container orchestrators worth knowing, highlight the features that distinguish each one, and identify their various use cases.
Orchestration Overview
At the most basic level, all container orchestrators do the same thing: They automate the provisioning and management of containerized infrastructure. In this sense, all orchestrators are the same.
It's also worth noting that orchestrators aren't strictly limited to the container world. Orchestration tools like Canonical's Juju cloud orchestrator existed for other types of infrastructure before containers became popular. Mesos also predates Docker. And Kubernetes has its roots in an orchestrator, Borg, that was originally developed to manage Google's in-house infrastructure.
But orchestrators are especially important in a containerized environment. That's because when you use containers and microservices, you have hundreds or thousands of components within your environment. In a traditional environment composed of bare-metal or virtual servers, you might have been able to get away with managing things by hand, or using lightweight orchestrators that automatically pushed out configurations that you updated manually. But attempting to configure a containerized environment manually just won't work in a production setting.
This challenge is why so many different orchestrators designed with containers in mind have emerged since Docker's debut in 2013. While the need for orchestration is not new, containers have made it particularly important.
Orchestration Options: The Big Three
Now that we understand what orchestrators do and why it matters, let's take a look at the different orchestrators available today.
Let's start with what I call the "Big Three" of orchestrators: Swarm, Kubernetes and Mesos.
Swarm, which is developed by Docker, is the orchestrator that has been built into Docker since summer 2016. Docker's official philosophy is that "batteries are included, but swappable"—which means Swarm is bundled with Docker Engine, but can be turned off and replaced with a different orchestrator if desired.
Swarm's standout features basically boil down to its very tight integration with Docker. There's not really anything you can do with Swarm that you can't do with one of the other Big Three orchestrators. Swarm can be convenient, however, because it doesn't require you to learn a different terminology or new concepts. If you're familiar with Docker Engine, it's easy to extend that skillset to Swarm.
As noted above, Kubernetes (which is sometimes called K8s) has its roots in an orchestrator created by Google for managing its internal infrastructure. The Kubernetes project itself launched in 2014, back when containers were growing in popularity and were in sore need of an effective orchestration solution.
Kubernetes is built around a rather unique set of terms and concepts. It organizes groups of containers into "pods," which can in turn be organized into "services" to build your application. Kubernetes load-balances and auto-scales in order to keep applications running according to preset configurations.
Mesos Marathon
Mesos itself was not designed especially with container orchestration in mind. It's a general-purpose tool for managing clusters of servers.
But Mesos implements a container orchestration framework called Marathon, which has become particularly popular as a container orchestration solution. One notable feature Marathon has is a built-in Web interface, which is handy if you prefer a GUI for managing your clusters. Marathon also offers a form of built-in performance monitoring via application "health checks." I also personally like that Marathon is relatively easy to install locally for testing or development purposes. Setting up Kubernetes or Swarm locally is more complicated because you really need an actual server cluster to use them.
Other Orchestrators
There are lesser-known orchestrator options available worth knowing about. Here's a rundown:
- Cattle, an orchestrator built into Rancher's container platform. You have to use Rancher if you want to use Cattle, but you don't have to use Cattle if you want to use Rancher. Rancher also supports the Big Three orchestrators.
- The orchestration service that is built into EC2, Amazon's Containers-as-a-Service platform. EC2 uses its own orchestrator rather than relying on an external one.
- Shipyard. This might more properly be called an orchestrator orchestrator, because it orchestrates Docker clusters using Swarm.
- Nomad, a container orchestrator from HashiCorp. Nomad has so far remained under the radar. I don't hear much about it.
- Empire. Empire is a PaaS for containers, rather than just an orchestrator, but it has orchestration built in.
This list is not exhaustive; indeed, the definition of orchestrator is pretty flexible, and any type of tool that you use to help automate management of your infrastructure could be considered an orchestrator. I could write a Bash script to automate Docker and call it an orchestrator.
But if you want a serious orchestrator, I wouldn't recommend that you rely on something I scripted. Choose one of the Big Three orchestrators, which are tried, true and well-supported by vendors. Or, if you want to be more adventurous, check out one of the lesser-known orchestration options mentioned above.
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- ELAGSE9-10W1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
- Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
- Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience's knowledge level and concerns.
- Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.
- Establish and maintain an appropriate style and objective tone.
- Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Learning Target: I can synthesize various sources to formulate a position and express it in an argumentative paper.
Opening Session: Let's review the prompt we're working with and your choices:
What influence has the single greatest impact on a person's individual cultural identity?
You can choose to write about any of these things, or come up with your own:
- Race
- Religion
- Ethnicity
- Gender
- Parents' cultural identities
- Individual personality
- Nationality
- Where someone lives
Work Session: We begin today to work on your second Embedded assessment! This is an argumentative essay. Here are the requirements for this paper:
- At least 750 words in length.
- Typed in MLA format (Times New Roman, Size 12, Double Spaced, with proper header)
- Your file must be named LastNameFirstName_Unit1EA2
- Upload your file to tinyurl.com/BristowWorldLit
- Your paper is due at the end of class Monday, February 12th.
I would recommend you take about 15 minutes to do some prewriting, choosing your quotes and mapping out how you're going to write your essay. When you're done with that, go ahead and grab a laptop from Frederick the Laptop Cart, and get started!
Closing Session: Save your work, restart your laptop, and properly return them to Frederick!
Assessment: Formal – essays will be graded
Differentiation: Scaffolded essay assignment, quote banks


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Our student, Leah Musch, just got to experience what every Fashionista dreams of: Milan Fashion Week.
Leah is currently studying Branded Fashion Design at Billy Blue. She recently applied through the Torrens Study Abroad program to spend a trimester in Italy at our sister school NABA (Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano). Read about her adventure below:
I had been excited about Milan Fashion Week from the moment I realized that I would be in Milan during the 'Spring Summer 2018' event. But nothing could have prepared me (nor my fragile feet) for such an intense whirlwind experience.
Despite the fact that most of the fashion shows are strictly invite only, reserved for industry professionals such as buyers, press and celebrities, my friends and I managed to bluff our way into a few small shows and attend many of the events open to the public. One of our fellow classmates was able to score a seat at the Versace show by demanding that her name had been left off the invite list pretty impressive!
My Fashion Week experience first began outside the Fendi show. I had heard tales of the streets being filled with fashionable bloggers and celebrities alike, but the energy of the scene when I first arrived was so much more electric than I'd anticipated. Photographers were running left and right, as every moment a new dazzling goddess would appear out of nowhere, strutting with confidence from one end of the street-turned-catwalk to the other.
I had my camera in hand and had strategically planned a weeks' worth of blogger-worthy outfits to wear. On this day, I had decided to wear a matching pant and dress combo in bright green featuring a quirky fish print, teamed with black boots and a striped leather handbag. Before leaving for Milan I had put a call out on my Instagram for small labels and upcoming fashion designers to lend or gift me their designs so that I could wear them during fashion week and hopefully expose their brand to an international audience. My plan was to act like a famous Australian blogger and get photographed by as many people as I could. After spending about an hour outside the Fendi show, observing and photographing bloggers and briefly spotting Anna Wintour which I took as a good omen, I had gained enough confidence to give it a go myself. Imitating the slightly rushed strut and a semi-disinterested facial expression, I boldly walked into the limelight (which at this stage was a graffiti-covered brick wall). I stood there, and within two seconds a pack of photographers had appeared and started snapping photos. I posed, I smiled, I tried as hard as I could to hide the fact that I was actually freaking out on the inside, afraid that someone would realize that I'm actually a dork. A man handed me a pair of flashy sunglasses to wear for their Instagram. Another person filmed me explaining my outfit. I was getting the hang of this now.
In between waiting outside shows like Moschino and Versace, I observed and documented as much as I could. One of the subjects I was studying at NABA called Styling required me to be a "Cool Hunter", and my task was to present an assignment about the strongest trends I found during Fashion Week. I felt completely emerged and was having an immense amount of fun both in front of and behind the camera. At the end of each day, I felt like I had whiplash from turning my head so quickly so many times. There was just so much to see!
It was fantastic the way that my classes at NABA also integrated themselves with Fashion Week. For my styling subject, we went on a class excursion to the Fashion Hub Market held inside the Unicredit
Pavilion in Piazza Gae Aulenti. This event run by the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana featured a pop-up style market with 14 carefully selected international and Italian up and coming emerging brands. We were lucky enough to have a quick Q&A with each designer, with them explaining their collections, inspirations and methods. For our Trends & Forecasting subject, we were treated to invitations to the fashion show of Italian brand Roccobarocco.
One of our teachers also offered 8 students the chance to help backstage at a fashion show, dressing the models. Instantly, I put myself forward for the position and was lucky enough to gain a spot. It was a fast-paced experience, and it felt awesome to be behind the scenes.
A highlight for me was somehow managing to get a front row seat at the show of an upcoming designer label called Brognano. Their show was fresh and experimental, with models adorned with dramatic taffeta dresses and bold ruffled gowns. As I sat there in the dark I felt immensely present. I was here, I was in it, and my dreams were coming true.
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It's not easy to find a good Houston brain injury lawyer with the Yellow Pages alone. With so many attorneys practicing throughout the city, it can be tough to narrow it down. Online resources make it much easier. They allow you to view the profiles of many different lawyers and make an informed decision based on what you see there.
Search Engines
Search engines such as Yahoo and Google are actually not idea for finding a Houston brain injury lawyer. The reason is that they turn up so many results, and you have to then sift through them. It's not much better than using the Yellow Pages actually. It's better to use sites that bring the information directly to you. Here are a few of them.
Avvo is a site that lists attorneys in every area of the United States. You enter your zip code or hometown's name, and then the practice area that you need, and it gives you a list of eligible attorneys. With each listing, you'll see an overall rating given to them by past clients. There's also a green checkmark telling you that they've never had a misconduct suit filed against them. If you click on one of them, you'll see a detailed profile that includes comments and reviews from past clients. This is useful for finding out pertinent information about their skills and experience. It can help also by warning you away from those that aren't so great.
Houston Bar Association
The Houston Bar Association has a lawyer referral service. The great thing about this is that all of the lawyers listed here are in the Houston area, and all are certified by the Bar to practice law. Click on the red button that says "Service for the Public" and you'll find its referral service as well as other resources. They also have a free legal helpline in case you have general questions about your case. The site has all kinds of legal resources as well.
Lawyers.com is a free referral service that's offered nationwide. You can search by location and find their Houston page. They have a long list of categories for different fields of law. Here, just like Avvo, you'll find a listing of attorneys with profile information to help you make your decision. This is a great site for finding prospects that you can check out in more detail later.
Finding a good Houston brain injury lawyer really isn't difficult. You just have to know where to look for the information that's useful to you. Everything you need is online. Once you find the one that's right for you, call them for a free consultation.
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Director Drew Goddard and co-writer Joss Whedon's The Cabin in the Woods is a masterful take down of the supernatural horror genre, and that about all I can say since some people believe the "twist" is half of the film's appeal. I would argue that it's the hook, and since it's revealed in the first scene of the movie, it's not much of a spoiler. Nevertheless, I won't reveal it here, and if you're curious about it and how it functions in the film, you can click here to read my review.
The first clip has gone online and doesn't reveal "the spoiler", so I'd say the coast is clear. It also shows how Fran Kranz is the movie's scene stealer. Hit the jump to check out the clip. The film also stars Chris Hemsworth, Kristen Connolly, Anna Hutchinson, Jesse Williams, Bradley Whitford, and Richard Jenkins. The Cabin in the Woods opens April 13th. Boston readers: click here for a chance to attend an advance screening.
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