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Name | Ashley Winton |
Job Title | Partner |
Organisation | White & Case LLP |
Subscription Level | Small Business |
Registered Since | 27 Jun 2001 |
Areas of Expertise | B2B Marketing, Email Marketing, Hosting & Managed Services, Legal and Regulations, Community Management |
Contact Details |
Telephone: +44(0) 7532 1000Mobile: 07866 266733 Address: 5 Old Broad Street, LONDON, EC2N 1DW, United Kingdom |
About Me
I am a nerd. I started life designing computers and writing operating systems. I retrained as a lawyer over 15 years ago and have advised on some of the highest profile internet platforms over that period. I have also assisted a large number of web start ups. I am now a partner a very large law firm with offices all over the world and specialise in international legal issues mainly for large corporates and financial institutions.
I have a particular interest in privacy, data protection, profiling and clever ways to get value from internet based business. I am also particularly interested in payment systems.
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Education and Qualifications
I went to UMIST and did a BSc and MEng in Microelectronic Systems Engineering. Retrained as a lawyer. Studied law at City University. Went to law school in Guildford. Studied competition law at Kings College.
I am a member of he British Computer Society, the Institiute of Engineering and Technology, the Society of Computers and Law, the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists.
Forum posts by Ashley Winton
- Brand domain names/cybersqatting, 17 Jun 2005
- Brand domain names/cybersqatting, 21 Apr 2005
- Brand domain names/cybersqatting, 1 Apr 2005
- French attack email tracking, 24 Aug 2004
- Web Site Disclaimers - Organisational Culpability, 13 May 2004
- Shock news - Lawyers give free contracts to subscribers!, 13 Jan 2004
- Specialist Legal Services - advice for a new media agency, 30 Oct 2003
- Specialist Legal Services - advice for a new media agency, 16 Oct 2003
- Specialist Legal Services - advice for a new media agency, 15 Oct 2003
- Advertising Online (failing with monster.co.uk), 22 Sep 2003


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This section contains the recipes from experienced Gotmead folks and other talented meadmakers who have created verified good meads that are duplicatible. Many of these meads are also medal winners.
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234 Recipes
Mead recipes - honey wine of all types. These recipes are gleaned from various sources around the web, as well as having been submitted by Gotmead users.
Since we have no history on these recipes, we can't tell you if they'll make good mead. In fact, a lot of them make pretty *bad* mead, so caveat emptor, and YMMV.
If you want recipes that have been made many times and are proven solid recipes that will make good mead if you follow the instructions, then check out the Gotmead Certified section of the recipes.
In here you'll find recipes from the old AMA, the Mazer Cup, and other sources that are for Patrons only.
The American Mead Association started publishing several newsletters in 1993, and ran until their last issue in the winter of 1997. The founder, Susanne Price, was killed in a car accident in 1996, and the organization never really regained its feet after the tragedy. Here we have re-published all the recipes that were printed in the AMA newsletters, with permission from Pamela Spence (author of 'Mad About Mead' and co-founder of the AMA).

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Want to hit the sand for some volleyball action this summer? WF's resident personal trainer Libby Babet shares her top tips for beach volleyballers who are new to the game…
Surviving The Sand
Running in sand slows you down, tires you out more quickly and makes it harder for you to get height out of your vertical jumps. Do some sand training before game time – squat jumps, sprints and chest-to-floor burpees. Once on the court, take smaller steps to preserve energy, stay light on your feet and keep moving so you don't 'sink' your weight into the sand.
Know The Rules
1. Your team can touch the ball 1, 2, or 3 times maximum to get it over the net. Any more hits and you automatically hand the ball over, along with a point.
2. Individuals can't touch the ball more than once in a row, but you can hit it twice, so long as another teammate touches the ball in between your hits.
3. If the ball hits the ground on your side of the court, or you've served it and it's gone out of the court lines, the other team gets a point.
4. Typically, it's the best of three rounds and within each of those rounds, the winner of the first two is the team that gets to 21 points first, with a 2-point lead. If a third round/decider is required, it's first to 15 points, again with a 2-point lead. However, SLAM tournaments are based on two timed halves, lasting anywhere from 8-15 minutes and teams simply score as many points as they can in the time they have to win.
5. As with regular volleyball, teams rotate in a clockwise direction around the court.
Get The Skills
• 'Digging' or 'passing' is when you stop the ball from hitting your side of the court after the opposing team has spiked, or served the ball to your team. You'd perform these with the part of your arm between the elbow and wrist, but closer to your elbow. Make sure your thumbs line up flat and your forearms create a platform for the ball to hit.
• 'Setting' is often the second ball touch and is when a player attempts to place the ball near the net to assist the spiker in slamming the ball into the other team's side of the court to score a point. Use a similar technique to a 'dig', or simply 'pop' the ball up high using your fingers or the palm of your hand.
• 'Spiking' is when you score a point by slamming the ball over the net with speed. Watch the setter closely and time your approach: complete three steps and a jump, then slam the ball down into your opponents' side of the court at an angle, making it hard for them to hit back.
Team Communication
Talking to your team mid-set is one of the most important things you can do on the court. If the ball's coming your way and you're going to get it, let your team know by yelling, 'me!' and likewise, let them know if you're not going to get it, or it's headed out of bounds.
Ready to get slammin'? We'll be at the SLAM Beach Volleyball Festival in Noosa Main Beach tomorrow, so come and join in on the fun! See slamfestival.com.au for details.
The singer, performer and health buff shares with WF the drive and inspiration that took her from the catwalk to being one of Australia's most in-demand stage stars.
1. Laughter
"Saturday Night Live's Tina Fey and Will & Grace's Megan Mullaly make me gurgle with joy."
2. Passions
"Music, health and fitness are my greatest passions. A workout is like paying daily respect to the vehicle that carries me through my day."
3. Mum's the word
"My mother inspires me more than anyone else. She's a great artist, a passionate indigenous art curator, relentless creative, adventurer, human rights activist and friend."
4. Her hubby
"I am fortunate that my husband [Andrew Kingston] is an avid exerciser. Even when I'm dog tired, he will drag me out for a yoga class or an evening walk to pick flowers and look at the stars. I never regret it."
5. It takes two
"Signing up to be on TV singing show It Takes Two and was a huge turning point. To step from the known into the unknown, professionally, was a huge risk, but the rewards have been so satisfying."
6. Stage time
"I love the thrill of live theatre. Something magical happens when voices blend together – it affects your entire body and spirit."
7. Setting targets
"Goals are essential as they propel me to make progress in the things that I value most in my life. They help me narrow my focus on what's important and cut out the incidental stuff."
Erika is starring in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which opens in January at the Lyric Theatre in Brisbane and tours nationally until April. For more info visit rockyhorrormusical.com.au.
Watch as celebrity trainer Shannan Ponton teaches WF's video producer Lizza Gebilagin how to stay fit on holidays
I was pigging out on an entire peperoni pizza - all by myself - while on board the cruise ship Carnival Spirit when I get caught. Big time. And not just by anyone. The health police came in the form of The Biggest Loser Australia's trainer Shannan Ponton! Talk about the ultimate food shame.
Surprisingly, Shannan was forgiving. Instead of punishing me with a zillion burpees and forcing me to lug massive tyres from one side of the cruise ship to the other, all I had to do was a 15-minute workout. That's it. Fifteen whole minutes. The workout is called The Malcolm. Watch the video to see how deceptively easy it is.
In the vid, Shannan also talks about diet (including pizza-eating) and whether or not it's okay to drink alcohol once in a while. Let us know on Facebook how you go with The Malcolm workout on holidays. Enjoy!
Produced and presented by Lizza Gebilagin
Videography by Sam Hargraves
Edited by Claudia Sutiono
With thanks to Carnival Cruise Lines and Lorna Jane
Virginia Sherriff, senior physiotherapist and director, Pilates on Macquarie (www.ssop.com.au), tells us how to come away from a Pilates sesh feeling taller, strong and more flexible… minus any pain.
Completely flattening your spine or arching your back too much are easy ways to end up with unnecessary stress on your spine (ouch!). For perfect neutral spine, make sure the base of the ribs and hip bones are in alignment as you work in any posture.
When you're instructed to 'pull in your core', it just feels right to suck in your tummy at full throttle. But as the deep abdominals play a big role in posture and stabilisation of the spine (and are designed for endurance) you won't be able to hold this for very long… not to mention, you might not be able breathe! Research tells us that working our core at 20 per cent is about right if we want to work consistently and continuously.
If you're sucking in your tummy too much, you're probably also flaring out your ribs in your best bird-strutting pose. This can throw your centre of gravity out, which equals you hinging from your spine. Correct it and dodge any build-up of pressure to the joints of your spine by letting your ribs soften down towards your hip bones.
Our breathing isn't always scoring an A+ during exercise. The fix? Pay attention to where you're breathing from. If you notice short, fast breaths coming up around the shoulders, actively reset and direct your breath towards the base and sides of the ribcage. Hello more efficient breathing, and goodbye muscle tension building up around the neck and shoulders.
We can't actually see the pelvic floor muscles contracting, which makes it pretty hard to know if they're engaged. It's a common mistake to end up super-squeezing your glutes instead, but this brings you no closer to strengthening your core than when you began. The contraction should be more of a drawing inwards and upwards between the legs, as if you're trying to stop yourself from peeing. Resist relaxing your muscles between contractions and you're all set.
As there's a lot of emphasis placed on your core during Pilates we can get a bit lazy with posture around the rest of the bod (this is no good for joints, muscles and ligaments!). Don't forget to set your body position each time you change posture and exercise. For the lower body, place an equal amount of load through each side and align the knees and feet under the hip bones.
Crick neck, tired shoulders and an aching upper back… all avoidable by setting your head back slightly, tucking in your chin and softening your shoulders (roll them forward and back from one extreme to the other to find a happy mid-point).
If in doubt, ask your Pilates instructor for help. And don't forget to enjoy!
From navigating your way through platters of festive treats, to finding the cure for cocktail-induced headache, WF has got you covered for the silly season. In the first installment, WF expert and nutritionist Susie Burrell shares her food dos and don'ts for the next few weeks.
1. Continue exercising: The warmer weather and daylight saving hours present a perfect opportunity to do more acvivity, not less. So make it a priority to maintain your fitness commitments.
2. Limit alcohol intake: Even at this time of year, try to have two alcohol-free days each week to give your liver a breather.
3. Get back to your routine quickly: If you do take a break, aim to return to your usual diet and exercise regimen by January 2.
4. Balance your food: Constantly remind yourself that the party season only lasts a few weeks. Enjoy good-quality treats in controlled amounts, but balance them with nutritious foods, including salads, fresh seafood and fruits, and feel better.
1. Go to parties hungry: Avoid overeating at functions by ensuring you don't arrive starving. Try a highly filling food 60-90 minutes beforehand, such as a meal replacement or protein shake, apple, cheese and wholegrain crackers or a handful of nuts.
2. Overindulge for months: While stores have been stocked with treats for weeks, all of these are celebrating one day, not months.
3. Buy too much food: Remember, if food is there, you will eat it. Hampers, snacks, chocolates and lollies in the pantry are a recipe for disaster. Purchase only what you need.
4. Eat everything on offer: Ask yourself: "Do I really feel like eating this?" This is often enough to help control your intake.
For more tips for surviving the festive season tune in next Friday for Part 2!
Of the active-wear kind, that is.
By deputy editor, Samera
Ah, Hump Day. You bring us equal parts joy (yay! The end of the week is near!) and sorrow (if we've made is thus far and haven't been gymming it like we'd planned to. Might as well throw the towel in and eat that chocolate cake today, right?). So now that you're up to speed with my tortured relationship with Wednesdays, picture the smile that appeared on my face when I learnt I'd be spending yesterday morning doing a Pilates class ocean-side at (you may have heard of it) Bondi Beach, thanks to Running Bare.
Kitted out in fresh Running Bare tights, crops and tops, WF editorial coordinator Sam and I got our best planks on to celebrate the brand's winter 2014 season launch. Here's a little back story: Running Bare celebrated its big three-oh this year. Thirty years ago its founders (we met Corin, one half of this duo yesterday) saw a gap in the active wear market and set out on a mission to fill it – with cool, stylish threads that were functional to boot. Fast forward to 2013 (and, er, winter 2014) and you're spoilt for choice if black tights just aren't cutting it in your sporty wardrobe. And next season you can expect the unexpected (think: leopard and geometric print, watercolour and skulls) mixed in with the bold brights that Running Bare has become famous for.
Midway through a four-point kneeling pose, I looked up and caught a glimpse of the sea of colour around the room and thought, "This is what working out should look like". There ain't nothing that makes me happier on a dreary day than throwing on a bright flippy skirt, and this is an attitude that doesn't have to be limited to getting dressed for work/social events. Research shows there's an 89.6%* chance a lime green tank will help you kick Wednesday's butt… just like we did this week.
*This statistic may or may not have been made up. But go forth and make the stat a reality!


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Save an additional 20%Winterberry is the holiday classic that brings this timeless motif to life in elegantly sculpted dinnerware & serveware, beautiful glassware and joyous giftware. The unique shape of this square bowl will add interest to your tablesetting, and this piece is just the right size for morning cereal or lunchtime soup, but will double for a small size serving bowl. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Square soup/cereal bowl measures 6-3/4 inch square x 2 inch high and holds 24 ounces.
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i never had a square cerial bowl but i sure like it .. i use it for so many other foods and candies... really a pretty bowl
January 12, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by pnut52 Perfect size
I wish I had gotten more of these bowls and will do so. I love the size for salads and soups and side dishes for smaller servings. I really love this pattern and it's so versatile and goes throughout the winter for usage.
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Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones
Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones
Product Information
The Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling headphones. These award-winning headphones offer an unmatched combination of noise reduction, audio performance and comfortable fit for on-ear headphones. AdvancedBose technologies deliver lifelike sound, making listening a pleasure just about anywhere. With ambient noise reduced from proprietary Bose technology, the high-quality sound these headphones provide becomes even more apparent.The headphones are powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and the soft-cushioned, on-ear fit lets you listen comfortably for hours. The fold-flat design allows for easy storage in the slim carrying case. And now, an additional cable with inline remote and microphone is included for convenient control of select Apple products.
- Proprietary noise reduction technology, acclaimed audio and a comfortable on-ear fit
- Additional cable with inline remote and microphone
- Comfortable and lightweight on-ear fit
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery and charger included
- Fold-flat earcups allows for easy storage in the slim carrying case
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Less noise, acclaimed lifelike sound and a fit that stays comfortable for hours while listening to your iPhone, iPod or iPad—along with impressive Bose quality. -
What's in the Box?
- Bose QuietComfort 3 headphones
- Detachable audio cable
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Battery charger
- Carrying case
Tech Specs
- Other Features: Active Noise Cancelling,Batteries Required,Foldable,With Remote and Mic,Stereo,Wind noise reduction
- Form Factor: On Ear
- Cable Length: 5.25 ft./1.6 m
- Batteries: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
- Height: 8.125 in./20.64 cm
- Width: 6.6 in./16.76 cm
- Weight: 1 lb./0.45 kg
- Length: 2.125 in./5.4 cm
Manufacturer Information
Part Number
- Mfr. Part Number: 349219-0010
- UPC or EAN No.: 017817614009
- Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
- Warranty: One-year limited (For details, please visit http://www.bose.com/customer_service/owners/warranty/index). Apple is an authorized Bose dealer.
Manufacturer Note
- *The remote and mic are supported only by iPod nano (4th generation and later), iPod classic (120GB, 160GB), iPod touch (2nd generation and later), iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2, new iPad, and 2009 models or later of MacBook and MacBook Pro. The remote is supported by iPod shuffle (3rd generation and later). Audio is supported by all iPod models.
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Ratings & Reviews
Love them
I dont know what the guy in the previous review was talking about but these headphones dont come with a mic so that could be his p I dont know what the guy in the previous review was talking about but these headphones dont come with a mic so that could be his problem. I have used these for over a year and do excessive traveling, they work great on international flights to help reduce the plane noise. Sound quality is great and volume levels are perfect. I would buy these again and I would recommend them. …
- Written by Rusty B from Westfield
60 of 65 people found this useful
Love the product
I used it with iPod classic, and the sound was great. The volume limit for iPod is better compare with iphone 4. Which is quite sm I used it with iPod classic, and the sound was great. The volume limit for iPod is better compare with iphone 4. Which is quite small volume. The noise cancelation feature is good. Maybe the price will be the issue for this product. This product is bloody expensive. …
- Written by Tony S from Tangerang, Banten
44 of 46 people found this useful
Good but not great
I'm a long time user of the Quiet Comfort (first gen) over the ear head phones and then "upgraded" to these last year. I paid the I'm a long time user of the Quiet Comfort (first gen) over the ear head phones and then "upgraded" to these last year. I paid the extra and got the mic line so I can use this with my iPhone 4S to make calls and listen to music. Music is fine, no better that the older Quiet Comfort. I'm never that confident the mic is working well (feedback from callers) so I have to lift it up to my mouth to carry on a conversation. A bit annoying because the whole idea is about having my hand free. When the battery dies you have to wait a few hours to change them before you can use them. For the price Bose asks I have to say I'm going to look elsewhere for my next headset. The market is too competitive and Bose's premium is no longer cutting it for me. …
- Written by Tim C from CUPERTINO
56 of 70 people found this useful
I bought the QE3 headphones recently and I have to say I love them. First off, they are very comfortable. This is a very important I bought the QE3 headphones recently and I have to say I love them. First off, they are very comfortable. This is a very important factor for me when it comes to buying headphones. I purchased Beats by Dre and, even thought they sounded great, they were so heavy they actually gave me a headache. The QE3's are lightweight, the headband is not too tight and the earpieces are soft. They also have the noise cancelling feature. Honestly, I think this feature is better in the Bose over the ear headphones (QE15). However, I hate over the ear headphones. The QE3 still filters out a great deal of the unwanted ambient noise. This feature requires a rechargeable battery (included) which, according to the booklet in the box, lasts for 25 hours fully charged. One of the reviewers complained that he had to wait a few hours to recharge the battery after it went dead implying he was without his headphones for that period of time. All you have to do is recharge your battery everyday when you go to sleep at night and you will be fine. If you have an issue with that I suppose you can always buy another battery (less than $50). As for sound, I was surprised these headphones had such rich bass. I had the Bose AE2 and I have the Bose OE2 headphones. Neither one of those have the same rich bass as the QE3. This is a plus for me because I listen to a lot of hip hop. The highs are very clear as well. It has great all around sound which is, let's face it, THE most important feature in a pair of headphones. My only complaints: expense, bulky carrying case and it's not wireless. Of course, all Bose products are expensive. The carrying case is bulky because it carries the headphones, battery charger, airplane plug adapter, extra cord and a slot for an extra battery. Lastly, if the headphones were wireless...they would be perfect. …
- Written by Karen C from Phoenix
2 of 2 people found this useful
Dissatisfied Customer!!
I own several Bose products and I love them all, but I'm very disappointed in the sound and product quality of my headphones. The I own several Bose products and I love them all, but I'm very disappointed in the sound and product quality of my headphones. The headphones are all plastic except for the leather. I'm returning these and buying the Bowers & Wilkins. …
- Written by Sonia J from Canton
8 of 12 people found this useful
These headphones are amazing! I travel a lot and absolutely hate to fly! These have completely eliminated my flight anxiety. I These headphones are amazing! I travel a lot and absolutely hate to fly! These have completely eliminated my flight anxiety. I can actually focus on my music/movies on my ipad without hearing people talking, engine noises, captain interruptions, etc. Anyone who hates traveling really should own these. I can finally sit back and actually enjoy the quiet time in the air with my music and movies. …
- Written by Jamie L from Brentwood
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Questions & Answers
Answers from the community
will the mic etc work with iPhone 5?
- Asked by Matt D from Carlton
- Oct 15, 2012
- Answered by Michael Benjamin B from Baltimore
- Dec 1, 2013
Does it come with a carring case
- Asked by Tracey Jane G
- Jun 17, 2012
It comes with a hard travel case that has the 'bose' label written on it, also if you click the imag It comes with a hard travel case that has the 'bose' label written on it, also if you click the image it will have other ones below it that will show everything that comes with it. It also comes with a plug that fits into the airplane entertainment systems, the normal stereo/ipod jack and a bigger one …
- Answered by Abbey M
- Jun 30, 2012
are these headpones wireless?
- Asked by Karen T
- Oct 6, 2012
- Answered by Anthony T
- Dec 28, 2012
do all of the bose quiet comfort 3 come with a remote and mic
- Asked by Diana T from Merritt Island
- Jun 25, 2012


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Paddon had been in a close battle with Craig Breen starting day two but was edging clear when a rear differential issue slowed Breen in the afternoon to the extent he slipped behind Yazeed Al-Rajhi on the final stage.
"It's not been a bad day and we've been able to extend our lead after Craig had his problem," said New Zealander Paddon, who drives a Skoda Fabia Super 2000. "With virtually no pre-event testing it's not been a bad effort for our first time on Tarmac with this car."
Breen's problems began when he suffered a spin on stage 13 but his biggest cause for concern occurred at the stage finish when a rear differential problem was discovered on his Ford Fiesta S2000.
PROTON Motorsports' P-G Andersson was in a relatively comfortable third place despite suffering a spin on stage 11. However, a right-rear puncture slowed him down and dropped him to fourth behind Yazeed Al-Rajhi. And it got worse for the Swede who started stage 14 behind schedule before stopping within the run due to a suspected alternator failure.
He is due to restart on Sunday but his retirement could have disastrous consequences for his SWRC title bid having begun the event with a narrow eight-point lead over Breen and Paddon.
Al-Rajhi fought back from a spin on Saturday's opener to move ahead of Andersson into third place in his Fiesta Regional Rally Car before demoting Breen for second with the fastest time through the penultimate stage. The Saudi could have added to that tally on the final run only to suffer a spin. "I will be on full attack tomorrow," he promised. "I hope everything goes well."
Austrian category newcomer Andreas Aigner completes the list of remaining runners in the second PROTON. Pole Maciej Oleksowicz retired from fifth place before Friday's closing test with a fuel tank issue. He aborted plans to return under Rally 2 rules on Saturday.


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Make a Monkey Tutorial
Friday, 22 July 2011
Bits n bobs
Like this crochet pin cushion/ upcycled jam jar combo.
Inspiration here
Rainbow colours to brighten a dismal day.
Here's another WIP. Another doll. [See the first here]
[And actually, I think my dolls are little Elves (not the sort that Father Christmas might employ, I might add). I like their pointy ears.]
She's using the same, modified pattern of Beth's (do see here)
Now I know that many of you wonderful ladies were a tad envious of my little Noro-wool-extravaganza-charity shop-find in my last post.
Well I didn't want to disappoint you today -
Here's my latest haul: 10 balls of mohair for 6 quid. Hmmm one ball missing from the photo. Must be camera-shy
Look at that old BHS logo on the label- it's got to be from the 80's (showing my age, now).
And here's what I made with some of it .. Can you guess what it is ...?
Well they are leeeeetle wig caps for my Elf (can't decide on a colour yet- will be asking you clever ladies for some advice in my next post when the wigs are completed)
And can I say- crocheting with black mohair? Suicidal. I could not see where the stiches were and so 'used the force'. Luckily, it's turned out ok. Must be some sort of Jedi luck.
Still with me? Well I also thought you might like to see how I work. I've read a few posts by other bloggers who have shown their sketches/ drawing boards and I think it's interesting to see the process. Here's my messy notebook: anyone do something similar?
(note to self: must make copies to a 21st century computerised device to prevent getting burnt in fire/ lost in transit/ scribbled on by toddler.)
Often, I wish there were more hours in the day- mine are spent with the little'uns (priceless) and then I get some quality time to mull over the day with the Mister (sanity), and then I might just get a bit of time to crochet in the evening (restorative).
I dream about crochet/crafty projects at the moment, I guess because I don't have the time during the day, but I have to say, I am the happiest I think I have ever been.
Thank you to all who find the time to follow, read and comment on my blog.
You make this all worthwhile.
Enjoy the weekend. Xxxx
19 comments:
- SarahB said...
Love the rainbow jar!!
I think your dolls are elves too!! Very sweet!!
I'm going to have to stamp my feet at your yarn bargains again!! Why do I never find anything good in our charity shops?!!
S x - 22 July 2011 22:58
- Gem said...
Love you really must stop making Sarah B jealous, if she stamps her foot in a jealous rage, she'll do her back in good and proper.
Thanks for commenting round my gaff, just had such a quiet week and no friends (hubby works evenings so I don't get any adult stuff then either)...and this week was particularly bad as couldn't see the friends I wanted to.
Love the rainbow crochet. Wish I could improve. I can do a douby and treble. So I need to start progressing.
Enjoy the wine, I am going to have to pour myself a wee dram now you've mentioned it.
Love your weekend
x x - 22 July 2011 23:22
- famfa said...
Love the pin cushion, colours fab. Really like the elf and curious about the wigs
- 22 July 2011 23:50
- Grateful4Crochet said...
so much to love yet again. Like Sarah, I have barely recovered from my insane jealousy about that Noro!!
I adore your elf, so cute, and loving the eighties colour berets!! - 22 July 2011 23:53
- Aisyah Helga said...
I love your rainbow pincushion! More yarns?? Can't have enough of them! I don't do sketches, I just store them in my head :p BTW I'm very forgetful!
- 23 July 2011 01:00
- Saritha said...
Love those pincushions!!!How lucky are you to always find such great bargains!!
- 23 July 2011 04:36
- Tillyflops said...
Hi, love all your makes again, you have a great blog, i always enjoy reading it.xx
- 23 July 2011 08:48
- Jooles said...
you sure are a magnet to thrifty yarn at the moment!
I love your little elves and i am very excited to see them with their new hair do's :o)
Your rainbow jar is so cute too
have a lovely weekend
j x - 23 July 2011 09:05
- Julie said...
ooooooo - I love the pin cushions, they are so cute :):)
If you took a look at my note pad you'd think my one year had been drawing it [even I cant understand half of it LOL]
xxxx - 23 July 2011 09:06
- fee @ chipper nelly said...
I haven't been shopping for wool yet (jane kindly gave me some to make my first Granny) but I'm guessing that when I find myself in the wool aisle in John Lewis I will understand the envy I'm seeing here!
Love you pin cushion - and that nudey elf in his jaunty pose - too cute!
Hope your weekend is plenty restorative....fee x - 23 July 2011 10:17
- Squiggling About said...
Can't wait to see the new dolls outfit. I thought the other one was so sweet especially her dress.
- 23 July 2011 12:42
- ~Claire~ said...
I HATE working with eyelash yarn for the very same reason- you can't see your stitches. You have an extraordinarily beautiful blog. Thanks so much for coming by my little corner of blogland- I've added you to my reader, and look forward to keeping up with you:)
- 23 July 2011 20:33
- Mereknits said...
If you are the happiest you have ever been then you are doing everything just perfectly. Your new doll/elf is so cute, and I am still jealous of your yarn finds.
Have a great day,
Meredith - 23 July 2011 22:52
- rosieposie said...
i definitely wish there were more hours in the day!! i love your dolls though, and the wool is just beautiful! xx
- 23 July 2011 23:07
- xx home bird xx said...
You are whipping up those little dolls in no time at all aren't you! They are wicked - I was just telling my sis about them this afternoon (she has just decided to learn to crochet because she wants to make things for her little girl). The pin cushion is fab too - love the phrase 'up-cycled'!
Love your blog, I do.
Nicki xx - 23 July 2011 23:55
- millefeuilles said...
I am a total notebook freak. Pages and pages of notes, carefully penned or scrawled; mostly the latter.
I wish I didn't need to sleep much; my mind is constantly full of dreams and potential projects. A girl could get frustrated knowing they won't all get done.
Have a fabulous Sunday. - 24 July 2011 00:06
- Leah said...
I am totally jealous - AGAIN!! The mohair is beautiful and another wonderful bargain. Your pincushion and dolls are fabulous. I'm so, so pleased you showed us your notebook - it's great to see I am not alone in my creative scribbling!! Have a fab week - see you again soon.
- 24 July 2011 05:29
- DaCraftyLady said...
cute..I love the pin cushion
- 24 July 2011 06:16
- B............... said...
Hi, thanks for popping by nine, so glad you did or I may never have found you.
So much lovliness, love your korknisse they are adorable, I have a real soft spot for anything tiny and cute and your toadstool house..................WOW.
I am in awe of you, I don't crochet, I've tried and just can't master it but so want to.
Your votives look beautiful, they are just what I need for my fireplace, I must give them a go, can I ask what you used to stick the lace and twine to the jar?
Looking forward to popping back :o)


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Today is your last chance to check out the Jets training camp at SUNY Cortland. Gang Green will be back on the gridiron this morning as it conducts its final open practice. Our Brad Vivacqua reports.
CORTLAND, N.Y. -- The Jets will actually practice twice more in Cortland, but only today's session is open to the public. As Gang Green prepares for its next preseason game against the Giants this Saturday, Jets fans are encouraged to come and check out the team workout one final time today in Cortland.
Training camp will get its usual early start this morning beginning at 8 a.m. The Jets will practice for three hours until right around 11 a.m. The team shop and the Jet's Fest Fun Zone opens at 7 a.m. and will stay open until noon.
A few thousand people visited campus Tuesday as many fans enjoyed not only practice but the merchandise and fun zone as well. With today being the last open practice, it's anticipated that a large crowd will be here again today.
Throughout training camp we've been seeing a number of youth groups and football teams make the visit together. Tuesday, we met up with members of the Cooperstown High School football team who say attending camp can help them learn the fundamentals of the game.
"It's definitely good to watch you know some of the professionals and you know some of the skills they're learning and techniques. That's where we're really going to you know learn. Because of course our plays are different but as far as technique that's important," said Kevin Segit, Cooperstown HS Senior.
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MES Implementation: It's All In The Approach
October 22, 2012 8:13 am | by Mike Schmidt. Associate Editor, Manufacturing Business TechnologyIt's easy to see the benefit of undertaking the effort to implement an MES system. They effectively collect, process, and translate valuable business data related to the plant floor and the enterprise resource planning system. But the adoption process can be fraught with risk and uncertainty, depending on the approach a manufacturer takes.
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October 22, 2012 8:12 am | by EdgecamOperating in a "niche within a niche" is how the managing director of a tool maker and manufacturer of precision scientific instruments – some of which are currently operating in space, one-and-a-half-million kilometres away from Earth – describes his company.
Cable Management: Making Space Useable Now And In The Future
October 19, 2012 8:01 am | by Jim Norton, Custom Products & Services, Inc.What exactly is cable management? It seems to mean many different things, and different products. Like many terms used today, cable management has become a "catch all" reference that often entails the perspective of the person using the term. This makes cable management even more important, and increasingly more challenging to address.
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October 17, 2012 8:39 am | by Dennis Wenk, SymantecData is the foundation of information; information leads to knowledge and knowledge is power. There is little disagreement that data has value. In fact, digital data seems to be the new world currency. So protecting valuable data assets is a central concern for business continuity management.
Applying ID Readers In Multiple Code Applications
October 17, 2012 8:38 am | by Eric Andersen, Product Marketing Manager, ID Products, CognexAs product safety and traceability become a more critical factor in a wide range of industries, engineers are more and more often faced with the challenge of reading multiple codes on a single product. There are a wide variety of multiple code reading applications, including multiple codes of the same symbology within a single field of view and multiple codes in multiple fields of view.
Rugged Vs. Consumer: How To Select The Right Mobile Solution
October 16, 2012 8:38 am | by Mike Wills, VP of North America, PsionNot all mobile devices are created equal. Manufacturing organizations use handheld computers for a wide variety of applications such as material management, supply chain, quality control, asset tracking and communications. However, there is sometimes uncertainty surrounding whether to deploy consumer or rugged devices.
Is Your Workplace Prepared?
October 15, 2012 8:39 am | by Cintas Corp."Disaster can strike at any moment, leaving employees afraid and confused amidst chaos," said John Amann, Vice President of First Aid & Safety, Cintas. "However, if safety directors prepare workers beforehand, they can ensure they're ready for a potential emergency. Understanding common mistakes businesses make in preparing for emergencies is an important step in emergency planning and training."
Outside Pipe Flow Measurement Technologies
October 12, 2012 8:38 am | by Greyline Instruments Inc.Doppler and transit time are two very popular types of flow meters for non-invasive measurement of flow in full pipes. They are both ultrasonic and both measure flow by using sensors clamped onto the outside of a pipe. But they actually work best in opposite applications and success in your installation depends on understanding the differences and making the right choice.
The Global State Of Information Security
October 10, 2012 8:20 am | by PwCInformation security has always been a high-stakes game. One that demands a smart strategy, the right technology moves, and an unblinking eye on adversaries. For many businesses, it's become a pursuit that's almost impossible to win. That's because the rules have changed, and opponents—old and new—are armed with expert technology skills. As a result, the risks are greater than ever.
A Package Deal
October 9, 2012 3:58 pm | by Anna Wells, Executive Editor, IMPOWhether its repetitive use injuries or regulatory compliance issues you're trying to target, packaging equipment vendors have stepped up their game to help address manufacturing, processing, and distribution needs.
Let There Be Light
October 9, 2012 3:48 pm | by Rachel Leisemann Immel, Associate Editor, IMPOLighting: one of the basic components of the modern industrial landscape, and a component so basic that manufacturers often ignore it. But with the emergence of LEDs, solar, and new technologies – such as remote phosphor technology – this landscape is changing, says Terry Bair, vice president, industrial vertical, Acuity brands: "The emergence of LEDs has greatly impacted the industrial landscape."
Distributor POV: Market Leaders
October 9, 2012 3:40 pm | by Anna Wells, Executive Editor, IMPOIndustrial Distribution, IMPO's sister brand reaching the distribution channel, has been around for 102 years and published its annual Big 50 List for much of that time. Seen as a barometer of the health of the industry, this annual top 50 ranks industrial distributors based on sales revenue, while also creating benchmarks and increasing competitive knowledge for a highly fragmented industry.
Workforce Trends 2012: Creating Qualified Jobseekers
October 9, 2012 8:52 am | by FlukeThe outlook for technical jobs has turned positive. According to The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic's Occupational Outlook Handbook 2012-2013, growth in HVAC and electrical jobs will grow at two to three times the average growth forecasted and industrial plant technician jobs will grow at the average rate of 11 percent.
Top Five Ways To Protect Your Facility From Fall Pests
October 9, 2012 8:49 am | by Greg Baumann, Vice President, Training & Technical Services, Orkin LLCFall is around the corner, which means weather will begin to cool, and the outdoors will become less hospitable for humans and animals alike. As you begin to welcome the start of autumn, keep an eye out for pests that may be aiming to make your facility their home for the next several months.
IMTS 2012 Brings Tools & Technology to Chicago
October 8, 2012 3:47 pm | by Anna Wells, Executive Editor, IMPORanked among the largest trade shows in the world, total registration for the six-day 2012 event was 100,200. "The energy level was at an all-time high," says Peter Eelman, IMTS Vice President – Exhibitions and Communications. "The most exciting take-away from IMTS 2012 is what it says about the prospects for manufacturing over the next year."
Renew Growth, Eliminate Volatility With Dynamic Operations
October 8, 2012 12:57 pm | by Gary Godfrey and Russ Rasmus, AccentureBy adapting their operations to flex with markets, smart manufacturers with global footprints are learning to profit from permanent volatility, while insulating themselves against downside risk and simultaneously moving with speed and agility to capitalize on opportunities as they arise.
More Wrench Time, Less Downtime
October 8, 2012 12:41 pm | by Rachel Leisemann Immel, Associate Editor, IMPOThe latest in preventive maintenance scheduling software and computerized maintenance management software can help manufacturers make more informed decisions when it comes to maintenance and stocking of replacement parts. PM automation has been around for years, but today manufactures are taking note and making use of CMMS to help them better track their maintenance efforts.
Productivity Monitoring Solution Fits Like A Glove
October 8, 2012 12:28 pmCAS DataLoggers recently provided an effective productivity monitoring solution for the Wells-Lamont Industry Group, a high-production work glove manufacturer and member of the Marmon Group of companies. Their factory in Philadelphia, MS produces hand-stitched quality products from Kevlar and other materials.
Grand Opening
October 8, 2012 12:19 pm | by Jeff Reinke, IMPO Editorial DirectorNews about manufacturing growth is usually well received. When that expansion relates to a European company growing its presence in the U.S., it's even better. And when there are significant lessons that can be learned from this particular expansion, it warrants a closer look. This brings us to Plymouth, Minnesota where Germany-headquartered TURCK recently doubled the size of a production and distribution facility.
ISM: Manufacturing Is Back On Track
October 8, 2012 8:15 am | by Mike Schmidt. Associate Editor, Manufacturing Business TechnologyThe manufacturing sector is back on track – at least for now. Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in September following three straight months of slight contraction, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business. The September PMI registered 51.5 percent, an increase of 1.9 percentage points when compared to the August reading of 49.6 percent.


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"My dad was great. He didn't pressure me. I never heard that talk, 'You're the pastor's son and you need to be an example.' "
What Andy remembers most about growing up with his father is not his fame, but his resolve. He tells this story in "Deep and Wide," his new book about his father and the evolution of his own ministry:
When he was in the eighth grade, his father waged a bruising battle to become senior pastor of First Baptist. The battle inflamed tensions so much that his family received nasty, anonymous letters and deacons warned his father that he would never pastor again.
One night, during a tense church meeting, a man cursed aloud and slugged Charles in the jaw. Andy says his father didn't flinch, nor did he retaliate. He kept fighting and eventually became senior pastor of First Baptist.
"I saw my dad turn the other cheek," Andy later wrote about that night, "but he never turned tail and ran."
His dad was his first hero.
But another church incident taught him a different lesson.
Andy was raised as a Southern Baptist, a conservative denomination that teaches the Bible is infallible and that women shouldn't preach. His father was twice elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention.
"We were Southern Baptists and everyone else was wrong," Andy says. "I grew up believing that we were the true Christians."
One Sunday, a gay pride group planned to march past his father's church. Leaders of the congregation, warned in advance, dismissed church early to avoid contact with the group. But organizers of the march changed the schedule. Andy watched as First Baptist members filed out of the church and gawked at gay and lesbian marchers streaming by. Then he noticed a Methodist church across the street whose members held out cups of water for marchers and signs that said, "Everybody welcome! Come worship with us!"
"We're the church that sings 'Just as I Am' after the sermon, and here we are shunning this group of people because of a lifestyle we disagreed with," he says now.
The pull of the pulpit, though, was stronger than any reservations he had about church. Andy enrolled in college to become a journalist. But he abandoned those plans after a youth minister's position opened up at his father's church.
Those who heard Andy's first sermons say his talent was evident from the start. He had a knack for saying things that stuck in a listener's mind. He was funny, insightful, took on hard questions, and he nudged people to look at familiar biblical passages in a new way.
Charles started televising his son's sermons on In Touch's broadcasts, and picked him to preach in his place when he was traveling. And when First Baptist opened its first satellite church on Easter Sunday 1992, he appointed Andy as its pastor.
Within three weeks, Andy's congregation was turning people away at the door because they had no more room.
Within two months, Andy's satellite church swelled to 2,000 members.
Andy says his father was delighted. He started joking that the Stanleys would become a preaching dynasty. And both men began to share an "unspoken dream": that Andy would take the helm after his father's retirement. In Touch was no longer just a ministry; it was Andy's inheritance.
"I was the heir apparent," Andy says. "I know that he desired it."
Something, however, would drive father and son apart.
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Andy didn't know his parents' marriage was in trouble until he was in the 10th grade. Before then, he never saw his father or his mother argue or even disagree. Charles and Anna Stanley seemed to have the perfect relationship.
A year after his father appointed him to pastor a satellite church, he knew his parents' marriage was disintegrating. They had been to every counselor and doctor imaginable. Eventually, his mother moved out and stopped attending church with his father.
"People got used to it, and they quit asking about it," he says. "It happened so gradually."
Anna Stanley had made her own mark on the church -- and on her son.
"No matter what I did, I could come home and tell her," he says. "She never freaked out, never overreacted. She was always a very safe place."


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Yeah! 'Destroy'.
That sure is a good word you used there.
I mean, I'd have probably saved it for a situation where HMX shutdown Rock Central and changed the game to pay-per-play or something. But sure, let's go with destroy. HMX totally won't be able to do anything about this.
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Yeah, let's be fair here. Rather than calling the whole game 'destroyed' (Which is very difficult to take seriously) tone it down to 'This has destroyed my fun factor for the game because the reason I played it has been severely limited'. That's much more reasonable and relatable than claiming this change is gamings biggest mistake in 20 years, we'll do ourselves a lot more favours for how the community views us if we keep our complaints in a reasonable window.
After almost a month of barely playing Blitz I have come to realize there are plenty of fun games out there. Blitz after all is just an arcade game. The company made their decision. I will always believe the majority of players were against it. In the end its Harmonix game and their choice with what to do with it no matter how irrational the decision seems.
The debate will be settled in March. It's simple. If they put Flame notes back it will show that I was not the only one who gave up on the game when they removed the only alternative loadout to Pinball. And although plenty of other companies have done plenty worse I for one as a consumer will always remember this out of the blue decision the day after Christmas. Any Harmonix product I buy going forward I will always have to know it could be changed on me at anytime with no notice even if the majority did not want it.
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You are right. There are always factors to consider. And it seems to me that before this Harmonix had a good reputation. Maybe they never do something like this again and it's isolated. Good companies have an occasional misstep. Greedy companies keep walking over customers. Hopefully Harmonix is a good company with the occasional misstep.


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U.S. power and human rights violations in Pakistan: An early chapter
Gary Bass examined the role played by President Nixon and Henry Kissinger in Pakistan before and during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 — particularly, their egregious failure to take action against the genocide in East Pakistan.
Posted: 10/23/2013
Buddhism course has enduring appeal for UCLA undergrads
"Introduction to Buddhism" is a popular UCLA course that regularly fills up whenever it is offered.
Posted: 7/12/2013
Giant of Ismaili studies honored by younger generation
A younger generation of scholars recently paid tribute to UCLA Professor Emeritus Ismail K. Poonawala at a symposium ("Reflections on Ismaili Studies: Standing on Poonawala's Shoulders") organized by the UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies on May 23, 2013, by presenting new research in a tradition made immeasurably richer by his life's work as a scholar of Ismaili Shiism.
Posted: 5/31/2013
International Institute congratulates UCLA Librarian of the Year David Hirsch
David Hirsch of the Young Research Library was voted UCLA Librarian of the Year 2013 by his peers. A librarian, linguist and scholar, his work supports scholars throughout the International Institute.
Posted: 5/24/2013
Renowned Indian social and political activists to visit UCLA
Aruna Roy and Nikhil Dey to discuss "The Idea of India" on Sept. 22
Posted: 8/30/2012
The Modern Recovery of the Ismaili Legacy and Its Importance for the Study of the Fatimids
A lecture by Paul Walker, University of Chicago
Posted: 4/23/2012
UCLA Awards 552 International Studies degrees in 2010/2011
The UCLA International Institute expects to award 552 degrees for the 2010/2011 academic year.
Posted: 7/28/2011
CISA Announces 2010 Sardar Patel Award Recipient
Congratulations to Dr. Tariq Thachil, recipient of the 2010 Sardar Patel Award, for the best dissertation submitted at any American university on the subject of modern India.
Posted: 4/27/2011
4 Professors Awarded Guggenheim Fellowships
Sanjay Subrahmanyam, who holds the Navin and Pratima Doshi Chair in Indian History and is founding director of the UCLA Center for India and South Asia, received a fellowship to support his research on French perceptions of Asian culture.
Posted: 4/12/2011
Before Orientalism: From Paris to Patna in the 17th Century
Watch video of CISA Director Sanjay Subrahmanyam delivering Vanderbilt University's annual Byrn Lecture on April 6. The Byrn Lecture is sponsored by the Vanderbilt Department of History.
Posted: 4/12/2011
Lata Mani Rethinks It All
The esteemed postcolonial feminist historian's talk this winter, entitled "Once Upon a Time in the Present," proposed an alternate ontological and epistemological orientation.
Posted: 4/1/2011
Calling High School Students: UCLA Has Summer Courses in Your Home Language
The Summer High School Language Program is geared toward students who speak one of the offered languages at home and want to improve their writing and reading skills.
Posted: 1/18/2011
The Roads to Oxiana: The Writing of Travel at the Crossroads of Asia (Panel I)
Central Asia Initiative International Conference (Panel I)
Posted: 11/15/2010
The Roads to Oxiana: The Writing of Travel at the Crossroads of Asia (Panel II)
Central Asia Initiative International Conference (Panel II)
Posted: 11/15/2010
Writing Travel at Asia's Crossroads
Departing from texts in Chinese, Persian, Urdu and other languages, scholars at an international conference, "The Roads to Oxiana," look at Central Asia in the ages of camel caravans and horsemen and of motor cars and airplanes. Audio podcasts of the conference presentations are now available.
Posted: 11/15/2010
Rock Bands, Rock Brands of India
On her International Institute dissertation fieldwork grant, ethnomusicology graduate student Chloe Coventry traveled to Bangalore, in the south Indian state of Karnataka, to study the city's local rock music.
Posted: 11/3/2010
Pakistan Takes a Turn at Global Literature
The London-based literary magazine Granta has dedicated an issue to the writing and art of Pakistan. At a recent campus event, Granta editor John Freeman and CISA faculty members agree that this is no isolated event.
Posted: 11/2/2010
Monks Make Tibetan Art at Hammer
For a few hours each day until Nov. 7, the lamas will follow ancient instructions to transform millions of grains of colorful sand into a four-foot-square Tibetan sand mandala on a table in the Hammer's glass-fronted lobby.
Posted: 10/26/2010
10 Questions: Miriam Robbins Dexter on the Power of Female Display
Miriam Robbins Dexter, a lecturer in the Department of Women's Studies and expert on ancient heroines and goddesses, and a co-author have completed a cross-cultural study of stories and artifacts in which women lift their skirts and expose their genitals, a performance that drives away enemies and returns joy and fertility to the land.
Posted: 10/6/2010
SimInsights Simulates a More Stimulating Science Curriculum
Rajesh Jha, a graduate student at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, started SimInsights, a company that produces simulation software for classrooms.
Posted: 7/14/2010
CISA Announces 2009 Sardar Patel Award Winner
Congratulations to Dr. Gayatri A. Menon, recipient of the 2009 Sardar Patel Award, for the best dissertation submitted at any American university on the subject of modern India.
Posted: 5/21/2010
Fastest Way to Asia's Heart
About 150 people stopped at the alumni center for a day of tastings, demonstrations and discussions about Asian cuisines and cultures in Los Angeles.
Posted: 5/6/2010
UCLA Center Hosts a Distinguished Alumnus, the Thai Ambassador
His Excellency Don Pramudwinai addresses a luncheon with UCLA faculty and students involved in Thai studies.
Posted: 4/7/2010
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NORTH KINGSTOWN—Last Friday, the Town of North Kingstown continued the legal process regarding its case against the firefighters union, submitting a memorandum of law to Superior Court Justice Brian Stern. The town had until 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 to submit its briefs, while the union and State Labor Relations Board will have until Nov. 15 to submit responses.
For more information, pick up The Standard-Times
NORTH KINGSTOWN—According to Town Manager Michael Embury, Stanley Weiss Associates, LLC, has been successful in obtaining a credit from the state's renewed Historic Preservation Tax Credit (RIHPTC) in order to assist in renovations to the Wickford Elementary School property. Earlier this year, the North Kingstown Town Council voted to enter into a purchasing agreement with the Providence developer, who will transform the former school into a multi-use office/hotel space.
HOPKINTON – Members of the Hopkinton Town Council have a host of issues they would like to discuss at the annual Chariho Omnibus meeting, including the future of two elementary schools in the town and the potential elimination of the TE@CH program. The council made a list and their meeting Monday night of issues they would like to discuss at the Omnibus meeting to be held Jan. 15.
HOPKINTON – The Hopkinton Town Council voted unanimously Monday to indicate the town's support of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management's acquisition of 29 acres of land in Hopkinton, known as the Fisher property. The council voted 5-0 to authorize Town Planner Jim Lamphere to submit positive comments to the Rhode Island Division of Planning regarding the proposed acquisition.
KINGSTON – There are five reasons why to transition to the Common Core – the five Cs – according to Susan Pimentel and Doug Sovde, two of the Common Core State Standards writers. Pimentel, an English language arts standards writer, and Sovde, a math standards writer, discussed the transition to the Common Core at the University of Rhode Island Tuesday night as part of the Fall 2013 Honors Colloquium in a lecture entitled, "What are the Common Core State Standards Expectations?"
For more information, read the most recent publication of The Chariho Times
When the history books are written about the great philosophers of this era rapper Juelz Santana is not likely going to be one of the first names listed. Yet there was a lyric from one of Santana's songs on the back of Narragansett cross country coach Robert Shields' sweatshirt as he checked in on Marissa McPhillips after the sophomore Mariner had literally given it everything she had at Sunday's RI Girls State Championship. "Hard work pays off, you get what you put in." If anyone knows how true that is, it's McPhillips.
NARRAGANSETT – Just two steps remain in the road to perfection for the Narragansett girls volleyball team. The upset was threatened briefly, but the top seeded Mariners overcame a slow start and eventually trounced the Central Falls Warriors 18-25, 25-17, 25-12, 25-16 in the Division II quarterfinals Tuesday night at the Narragansett Pier School.
CRANSTON — The No. 2 Coventry soccer team hadn't allowed more than two goals in any game this season. In 18 destructive minutes Tuesday evening in the Division II semifinals at Cranston Stadium No. 3 Toll Gate hammered three goals past Coventry goalie Domenic Aguiar. The Oakers finally settled the game down and found a lifeline in a goal from freshman Matt Buglio in the 36th minute, but the rampant Titans added a fourth goal just before halftime to advance to their first division final since 1990 with a 4-1 victory.
NORTH SCITUATE — Throughout the 2013 season the Coventry girls cross country team has battled adversity. Down two of their top five runners in Jess Bellow and Courtney Grant, the Oakers didn't make excuses when it came to race day and each time put their best foot forward. "It's definitely been tough mentally," junior Allison Bellows said. "Training this season our team has had a lot of injured girls go out but we also have a lot of girls that have stepped up this season and that's been pretty exciting to watch."
CRANSTON – On paper it was though they were two teams that could not have been more evenly matched. Just one point separated the East Greenwich High School field hockey team from Moses Brown in the standings, the only difference EG's loss to Barrington to MB's tie. The Avs had the best offense in Division I and the second ranked defense, the Quakers third and first, respectively. Both of their games during the regular season ended as 1-1 draws.


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Hofstra Professor David Weissman's Weather Radar Exhibit Displayed at The Cradle of Aviation Museum
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY – Engineering Professor at Hofstra University, David Weissman, created a weather radar station innovation that was unveiled at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, New York on May 9, at 11 a.m. This opportunity emerged when the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Foundation funded his proposal from Hofstra University, which enabled student volunteers from Pratt Institute to design and build the exhibit. Museum officials coordinated this team to produce the exhibit and they contributed the advanced level information and visual content that conveys an accurate representation of the science and techniques upon which practical systems and instruments are based.
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"This joint endeavor is intended to give the visitor an enjoyable experience as well as providing accurate content, that can challenge and guide young, inquisitive minds," said Weissman. "The goal is to help young museum visitors develop an interest in engineering and design by interacting with a simulated weather radar station exhibit."
The Cradle of Aviation Museum recognized the need to amplify the "science and technology" content within the exhibit hall. The collaborative team hopes the exhibit will contribute a new, interactive, science-oriented radar exhibit and a process model for additional interactive exhibits. The Cradle of Aviation Museum will display the exhibit indefinitely.
Although the exhibit has been designed to be of interest to all, the Cradle of Aviation Museum is primarily targeting ages 11-14. Using simulated-radar technologies, the exhibit allows them to have a hands-on experience, in which they can experiment with measuring the intensity of various weather scenarios. The exhibit contains moving representations of different rain intensities, a pulsed radar beam, audio/visual instructions and statements about their proficiency.
Hofstra University is a dynamic private institution where students can choose from about 145 undergraduate and 155 graduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, business, communication, education and allied human services, and honors studies, as well as a School of Law.
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General Hospital Recaps
GH Week of June 21, 2010
Spinelli told Sam that Dante got Michael freed, but not Jason. Sam was sure Jason doesn't regret his decision. Spinelli resolved to seek retribution for Jason. Meanwhile, Jason met with Maxie in Pentonville. She showed him Franco's photo and told him, "Franco's back; you have to stop him." She worried that this time Franco wants to kill her. Jason told her to take the photo to Claire. When he revealed that Michael is out, Maxie called Jason selfish for leaving Spinelli — and her — alone. Later, she filled in Spinelli, who was upset that she turned to Stone Cold for protection. Back at Pentonville, Jason was informed he was getting a conjugal visit from his wife, "Brenda." Of course it was Sam in sunglasses.
Olivia visited Dante's loft, asking Lulu to talk sense into Johnny for getting involved with Kristina. "I think we're really over this time," Liv fretted, noting she called him "worse than Sonny." Brook was interested to hear that Johnny and Lulu used to be an item. Lulu noted she can't take Sonny's side after he shot Dante, and if Johnny makes Sonny crazy, then "more power to him." Brook Lynn visited Johnny to warn him not to hurt Kristina. Then she went to Carly and suggested that since Michael is out, Carly should just cut her a check for $10,000.
Patrick spent Father's Day in the park with Emma, missing Robin, who had to extend her stay in Africa. When Lisa and Steve came by, Patrick mentioned that Noah is with Doctors Without Borders.They offered to spend some time with Patrick — but not right now, since they left. Later, at G.H., a construction worker was brought in with major injuries, and Patrick balked at letting Steve scrub in with him and Lisa.
Tracy introduced Luke to her attorney, who produced a court order awarding Tracy control of The Haunted Star. Luke tore pages out of a ledger, and then proposed to her, but she threw him out.
Michael's family welcomed him home, but he couldn't stay, since he has to bunk with Dante. Meanwhile, Dante explained to Sonny that Michael has to wear an ankle monitor, do community service, live with Dante — and avoid Sonny. "I'm not losing Michael," Sonny declared. Dante said Judge Carroll considers Sonny a bad influence. However, since visiting won't send Michael back to the big house, Sonny resolved to visit him. Dante urged Sonny to leave the kid alone, and "acknowledge that you messed up your kids." Sonny insisted, "I'm trying to do the best I can as a father." Later, Alexis visited Sonny, who said it was tough hearing everyone call him a bad dad. He asked if Kristina is still seeing Johnny. Alexis said Krissy is merely acting out, and she will handle it, "without violence." Michael urged Kristina to forgive Sonny, but she refused, noting she's dating Johnny now. Carly was saying that Jax will still adopt Morgan when Dante arrived to pick up Michael. Carly thanked Dante for getting Michael sprung, but eyed him suspiciously. When Michael arrived at the loft, Dante happened to approach him from behind, and Michael freaked. Alexis visited Johnny to warn him to leave Kristina out of his war against Sonny. On cue, Kristina arrived, and told her not to bother asking Johnny to leave her alone. When Michael asked for a beer, Dante pointed out that all alcohol is forbidden, and warned that if Michael screws up, he goes back to prison. On cue, Sonny arrived: "I'm here to welcome you home, son."
Patrick and Steve bickered over the patient — until Patrick punched him out! Steve leaped to his feet and declared, "Drake just bought himself a suspension!" Nikolas backed Steve's declaration, and then asked asked Steve to caution Elizabeth about risking all her cash on that pharmaceuticals investment. Later, Lisa found Patrick getting drunk at Jake's. He claimed he hit Steve for endangering a patient. He further noted she teases him about settling down. She pointed out that drink ruined Noah's career, and Patrick is following in daddy's footsteps. After she left Luke came in, and Patrick groused about how Lisa didn't back him up. Then Luke revealed Tracy hates him because their marriage was a scam. Luke insisted he loved being "married" to Tracy. Patrick called Robin the only one for him, but she left for Africa, so he wonders why he and Emma are not enough for Robin. "When did I become the good guy?" he marveled. Luke advised Patrick to indulge his wild side.
Maxie limped through the police station on crutches (she tripped off a curb), and showed Lucky Franco's corpse photo. Maxie wished she could go back in time to the day before Franco showed up and made her screw up with Spinelli. Lucky said sometimes the only way to show your love is to let go. When Claire arrived, Maxie shared her intel. Lucky added that Franco wanted to prove he's better than Jason at murder. Claire summoned Ronnie, who advised her to just watch Jason. She wondered how Frano could get to a guy in prison. Alexis asked Johnny to stay away from a defiant Kristina, who cited Alexis' poor taste in men. Alexis urged her not to make the same mistakes. Krissy silenced Johnny, and coached him on what to say. He told Alexis he won't pursue Kristina, but if she pursues him, well, that's her choice. Alexis scolded him for provoking a mob war in which Krissy could get hurt, just like Michael.
Brook Lynn wanted $10,000 in "severance pay" since Carly won't need her to break up Date and Lulu anymore. Carly said the deal is still on. At the loft, Michael embraced Sonny. Dante wanted to rush Sonny away, but Sonny insisted, "I don't care about the law." (Yeah, we know, Sonny.) Lulu advised Michael not to listen to Sonny, then left. Sonny insisted he wants to be a father to both boys. Dante sauggested Sonny prove it by leaving. Michael agreed it might be best if Sonny stayed away. Sonny thanked Dante for being a man of his word and getting Michael sprung. Michael insisted he loves his father, and that won't change. Sonny yelled at Dante for not trying to see him in a good light. "I'm never gonna stop loving my children, and whether you like or or not, that includes you" Sonny sneered, and stormed out. Later, Lulu visited Carly and asked her to speak to Sonny about steering clear of Michael.
Brook Lynn drove to Johnny's in the rain, and then cried car trouble. He got her some dry clothes and she inquired about Olivia, noting that women from Bensonhurt have hearts, too. Sonny ran into Olivia on the waterfront, and confided that he fears losing his children. Later, at the loft, Dante and Michael made up the sofa. Dante said Sonny's deeds matter, not his words. Michael reminisced about Sonny taking him and Morgan fishing, but admitted he's seen things he wishes he hadn't. Michael said he used to be jealous that Dante would usurp his place in Sonny's organization, but Dante promised he's not interested in succeeding Sonny. Michael pointed out all men are good and evil: even Dante. Sonny asked Liv, "What am I doing wrong?" She had no answers for him, but hoped he can figure it out.
Epiphany was griping to Lisa about the chaos that Patrick's suspension is causing to operation scheduling when he strolled in, ready to work as usual. Steve appeared, and insisted that Patrick leave, because he really is suspended. "You're an idiot," Patrick fumed as he left, suggesting that patients will suffer. Patrick stormed off, and Lisa followed him to the docks. She offered to talk to Steve for him. Lisa returned to G.H. -- and praised Steve for suspending Patrick.
Lucky discovered a hungover Luke asleep on his couch. "Hi, roomie!" Luke beamed. He's moving in, after Tracy kicked him out over the marriage scam. Luke was incredulous, insisting legal papers have nothing to do with love. Maya summoned Ethan to the Quartermaine mansion to deal with Tracy, who was out-of-control with rage over Luke's scam. Ethan admitted that Luke had conned her, but Luke fell for her! Still, she refused to take him back. Lucky whipped up some eggs, which Luke ate loudly and sloppily while boasting that Spanky will take him back. Ethan arrived, reporting that Tracy never wants to see Luke again. Lucky encouraged his father to come up with some new moves -- like honestly telling Tracy he loves her.
Nikolas brought Shirley flowers and mentioned Emily facing cancer with good humor. Elizabeth was suspicious of Nik's intentions for the flowers, and left in disgust. Nik admitted to Shirley he's made a lot f mistakes, but he hopes to make it right for the baby. Liz caught up with him and said that if she wants to invest in the biotech company, that's her business.
Claire arrived at Dante's loft at the crack of dawn to ask Michael's help with Franco. Dante revealed that Franco sent him a photo, and Claire mentioned Maxie's photo. Claire wanted to know all about Carter -- but a defensive Michael simply called Carter "a sick freak who's dead now." At Pentonville, Diane told Jason it doesn't look like he's getting out anytime soon, but she's keeping up the pressure. Jason took solace that he kept Michael safe. Later, Diane met Max at the pier; he invited her back to his place, but she insisted they go to hers, because she has some new lingerie. Later on the pier, Sam mentioned to Alexis she noticed Johnny with Kristina, but she's sure he's only trying to get Sonny's goat. Sam suggested Jason can get through to Johnny. Later, Carly visited Pentonville and got weepy as she told Jason about Michael's coming-home party, and still wants revenge on Dante. Later, Alexis showed up in that busy Pentonville visiting room to ask Jason to tell Johnny to steer clear of Krissy. Jason doesn't see Johnny as a sexual threat to Kristina, but Alexis worried about her daughter getting caught in the crossfire between Sonny and Johnny. At that moment, Kristina met Johnny on the docks. He told her he was worried about her getting caught in the crossfire. Krissy pleaded with him to go along with her plan, leaning close and putting her hand on his leg. Just then, Sam showed up, and demanded to know what was going on. (Apparently Sam forgot how she jumped to all the wrong conclusions about Ethan...) Michael visited Carly, who was ecstatic to see her son. He worried about Sonny -- and noted that Kristina holds a mean grudge. As Michael took hold of Josslyn, a familiar-looking manila envelope fell to the floor. Carly opened it to find another morbid photo from Franco. Back at PCPD, Dante confided in Claire that he knows how to draw Franco out: Get Jason out of Pentonville and use him as bait.
Luke insisted to his sons that Tracy is the only woman for him. Lucky advised his dad to try sincerity. Then Maya arrived in answer to Luke's summons. He asked her to get him into the Quartermaine mansion. She balked, but Luke insisted he is really in love. Later, at the Q manse, Tracy was discussing firing Alice when Luke burst in (wearing a coat and tie!). She dialed the police. "I love you," he declared, and proposed to her again. She tried to ignore him as he insisted they "fit" together like "poker and chips." Then the police arrived and took Luke away. Back at Lucky's, Maya suggested that Luke move into Ethan's penthouse. Ethan distracted her by inviting her for drinks. She begged off, and went to report to the hospital. Ethan confided to his brother that Maya thinks he owns Johnny's penthouse. Later, at PCPD, Lucky told a handcuffed Luke that Tracy is pressing charges.
Michael advised Carly that Franco isn't really after Josslyn, he's just trying to get a rise out of Jason. She summoned Jax, and showed him the photos. When she mentioned that Franco showed up in Josslyn's christening photos, Jax was incensed that she kept that a secret. At PCPD, Claire balked at springing Jason, even to bring in Franco. Later, Claire and Dante arrived at Carly's in answer to Jax's summons. Dante said he has a way to fight Franco, but Claire needs to agree to it. After they left, Jax arranged for everyone to have bodyguards. Carly thanked him, and he appreciated her calling him instead of Jason.
At Pentonville, Jason assured Alexis that Johnny won't listen to his advice to back off Kristina, instead advising her to try to get through to Krissy. Alexis praised Jason for going to jail for Michael, but pointed out it has also been hard on Sam. At the pier, Johnny told Sam he wants to provoke Sonny. Sam advised her sister not to make her decisions based on what will anger Sonny the most. On cue, Sonny arrived and ordered Krissy to leave with him, but she refused, noting that therapy taught her that talking is a waste. Sam pleaded with her, so Kristina agreed and left with her father. Later, Johnny visited Jason, who said Johnny may not intend to hurt Kristina, but she is suffering anyway. Johnny said he's happy to help Kristina get out from under her father's thumb. Jason pointed out that if Johnny kills Sonny, Kristina may feel responsible, and she will never get over it. Jason called Sam, who teased him about being in a bubblebath -- while he stood among a crowd of cons. He promised that when he gets out, they will go away together. Sonny brought Kristina to the restaurant, where he reiterated that Johnny is only using her to get to him. She wondered why he thinks everything is about him. Sonny ordered her to stay away from Johnny, and they got into a screaming match. "I'll have sex with him if I want," she shouted. He screamed back. "What are you gonna do now, Dad, hit me? Do it!" she spat. That froze Sonny. He said he's never hit her and never will, and he won't let Johnny hurt her. Alexis arrived, in answer to Sonny's call, and he immediately pressed her to back him. Faced with a united front, Krissy swore to defy them, and stormed out. Alexis scolded Sonny for putting her on the spot. And what's more, drawing a line in the sand doesn't work. Later, Johnny found Krissy sobbing outside his penthouse. She talked about growing up jealous of her brothers being raised by Sonny. She felt like Sonny had rejected her. Now she sees him for what he really is: "a violent abuser." She added, "Nothing would make me happier than to see my dad lose everything that matters to him." Meanwhile, Sonny gave Max and Milo orders -- and a warning that nothing be traced back to him. At PCPD, Claire told Dante she got the okay to release Jason into his custody.
Sam soaked in a bubble bath as she spoke to Jason on the phone. Sam started talking dirty to the prisoner, which Jason enjoyed. They then discussed what they'll do together once he gets out of jail.
At his penthouse, Johnny talked to Kristina and tried to convince her that she shouldn't carry around so much hate, and said that due to their charade, Johnny felt like he was using her. He then said they had to stop, and was concerned she was becoming a little like Claudia. Just then, Ethan arrived. Johnny asked Ethan to talk some sense into Krissy.
At the restaurant, Sonny instructed Max and Milo to take care of Johnny once and for all. Max told Sonny to keep in mind that Anthony would retaliate if anything were to happen to Johnny. Sonny insisted that he knew what he was doing. Later, Sonny went to see Jason and told him he was planning to take out Johnny, and Jason needed to take out Anthony, as well. Jason was reluctant, stating if he got caught, he'd be stuck in Pentonville for the rest of his life.
Carly told Jax about the photo from Franco, and said she knows that Jax will keep their family safe. Jax asked Carly if she hated him for the role he played in Michael's incarceration. She admitted that she's still angry with him, but she's also mad at herself for the role she played. And, she stated that she still cares for him. That news made Jax very happy.
Dante was reluctant to agree to Claire's terms about Jason's release (i.e. that if Jason fled, Dante would take his place in Pentonville). Dante went back to the loft to see Lulu, and he told her that Franco was back. He then instructed her to take extra precautions. As they kissed, Michael accidentally interrupted. Michael felt bad but Dante and Lulu told him not to. They then discussed Franco and Dante mentioned that Jason could be released into his custody, but Dante wasn't sure if he wanted to accept the responsibility that came with it. Lulu agreed that Dante can't trust Jason not to flee. Michael was uncertain. Dante then said he needed to talk to Claire.
On the docks, Olivia informed Brook about her breakup with Johnny. Brook said she was sorry. Liv stated that things were great until Claudia's death and the role Sonny played in it. Olivia then opened up to Brook about Johnny's troubled history.
As Ethan walked Kristina home, he warned her that she's playing a dangerous game with Sonny and someone is going to end up dead.
Claire went to see Johnny and asked for his help in busting Sonny. After their discussion, Olivia went to Johnny's and pulled him into a kiss. Before he could say "What the...?" she whispered, "Don't say anything," and they kissed passionately. As the made love, Kristina walked in.
Dante went to Claire and said he'd cooperate for the sake of the greater good. Dante then went to Pentonville and gave Jason the terms of his temporary release.
At the loft, Michael practiced self defense and Brook Lynn dropped by. Brook offered to make Michael a home-cooked meal. Michael mentioned that he's happy to be out, but he missed Jason and his dad. Lulu eavesdropped as Brook speculated about Dante and Sonny getting closer.
Sonny went to see Luke and warned him to keep Ethan away from Johnny, "at all costs."