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was introduced to Japan over 1,300 years ago. The Chronicles
of Japan, Nihon Shoki, written in the year 720, state that
the Chinese methods of making ink and paper were introduced
to Japan by the Korean Buddhist priest, Doncho, in 610. The
Prince Regent Shotoku found the Chinese style paper too fragile
and encouraged the use of kozo (mulberry) and hemp fibers,
which were already cultivated for use in making textiles.
The techniques
of making paper spread throughout the country and under his
patronage, the original process slowly evolved into the nagashizuki
method of making paper using kozo and neri (a viscous formation
aid.) These skills that have been passed down from generation
to generation produced a paper that was not only functional
but reflected the soul and spirit of the maker. This close
relationship between papermaker and paper user resulted in
washi's becoming an integral part of the Japanese culture.
the making of washi was very seasonal. Most of the papermakers
were farmers who planted kozo and hemp in addition to their
regular crops. The best washi was made during the cold winter
months. This coincided with the season when the farmers could
not work in their fields and the icy cold water was free of
impurities that could discolor the fibers. The fibers were
often spread out on the white snow banks to lighten naturally.
Thus, production was limited and unable to keep up with the
changing demands.
the Meiji period (mid-19th Century) the demand for paper greatly
increased. Unfortunately, this was the beginning of the shift
from washi to western paper and from handmade to machine-made
papers. In spite of this change, the strong yet flexible washi
is still firmly rooted in the Japanese culture and is still
used for special religious purposes (both Buddhist and Shinto),
in the production of daily items like toys, fans, and garments,
for conservation purposes, and in its most universally recognized
function, traditional architecture.
Japanese papermakers rely upon washi's adaptability as they
try to maintain the age-old tradition of the process while
fulfilling the changing needs of society. As new applications
are developed for washi, this traditional material is being
reinforced into the daily lives of people, not only in Japan
but in countries around the world. Through international exhibitions,
demonstrations, and workshops, handmade Japanese paper is
being rediscovered for its versatility, beauty, and power
as an expressive medium appealing to the visual, tactile,
and emotional senses.
Materials Used
(Mulberry) bark is used in approximately 90% of the
washi made today. Kozo was originally found in the mountain
wilderness of Shikoku and Kyusu Islands. It became a
cultivated plant used especially for paper and cloth
making. It is a deciduous shrub that grows to a height
of 3 - 5 meters with the stem measuring up to 10cm across.
bush found in the mountainous, warm areas of Japan.
Gampi grows to 1.0 - 1.5 meters in height. It has been
used as a washi-making material for many years due to
the high quality of the fiber taken from the bark. The
finished paper is somewhat translucent and has a shiny
texture. Gampi cannot be cultivated and is therefore
rare and the most expensive of these three materials.
bush that originated in China. Mitsumata grows to 1.0
- 1.5 meters in height. Records indicate that it was
used in papermaking as early as 1614. The fibers are
shorter than Kozo's. Mitsumata papers have insect-repelling
Process of Making Washi
of the Materials
Kozo Shrubs
Kozo is the primary
material for Washi and grows 10 feet between its annual harvest.
In winter, the Kozo shrubs are harvested by cutting the stalks
t equal lengths and bundled. The bark is made up of three
layers, the black outer layer (kurokawa), the middle green
layer (nazekawa), and the whiter inner layer (shirokawa).
There are some papers which use pieces of the outer black
bark and middle green layers, however most do not.
The Kozo
bundles are placed in wooden barrels and steamed . After
being steamed, water is then poured over the stalks enabling
the bark to slip off easily, at which time the fragrance
of Kozo is very rich.
and shaving Kozo bark
The next
step is the removal of the black outer layer from the strips
of bark. The softened bark is carefully stepped on in water
and rubbed between the feet to remove the loosened black bark
without damaging he fibers. Then the green layer is carefully
scraped away with a knife. The natural whiteness of the paper
is determined by how much of the green layer is removed. Any
discoloration or branch scars are also removed. The strip
of bark is kept in as long as a piece as possible. The now
cleaned white bark (shirokawa) is dried in a cool, shaded
area until ready for further processing.
in the River
The light
bark is then placed in the shallow waters of a clean running
river to wash away all impurities, at the same time bleaching
of the Kozo bark occurs in direct sunlight giving it a natural
white color.
is done in a large tub until the white bark is very soft.
It is very important in this step to cook the bark evenly
so that the fibers have a consistent makeup. The fibers are
cooked for about two hours in an alkali solution. Traditionally
the alkali used was extracted from wood ash (pot ash), but
now slaked lime, soda ash, caustic soda, or lye are generally
used instead. The alkali solution is heated until it boils
and then is lowered to a simmer. As the fibers soften, the
bulk of the fibers decrease. The quality and feel of the washi
is determined by the amout of non-cellulose materials contained
in the fibers. When a strong alkali is used, most of the non-cellulose
materials are dissolved and this results in a soft paper,
on the other hand, when a wek alkali is used moreof these
materials remain resulting in paper which has more body. The
type of alkali used can also affect the color and feel of
the paper.
Chiritori (Removing
the dark spots)
The rinsing
and cleansing process after the fibers are cooked is called
"Chiritori>" A small amount of the cooked fiber
is put into a bamboo basket floating in water and then any
scar tissue, buds, unevenly cooked parts or siscolored areas
are removed by hand. If white paper is to be made, the fibers
are bleached before the chiritori process. Usually
sodium hypochlorite is used but natural bleaching methods
using water or snow are still sometimes used.
The Kozo
fibers are beaten on a stone using a wooden mallet. This is
done man times to create a fibrillation. The sound of this
process is loud and rhythmic, adding to the atmosphere of
Japanese paper manufactuing.
Two essential
pieces of papermaking equipment are the vat (suki bune) and
mould (suketa). The vat is usually made from pine or cedar
but a stainless steel liner may be added for durability. The
Japanese style papermaking mould consists of two parts. The
specially made flexible removable screen (su) is made of fine
bamboo strips held in place by silk threads.
Sheet formation
using Nagashisuki method
Kozo pulp
and Neri are mixed in water very well. Then using a Su (bamboo
screen) and Keta(wood frame) the mixture is moved aback and
forth, and side across the mold to form the sheet. The fiber
settles and the step is repeated again and again depending
on the desired thickness is achieved. This method is very
different from the Tamezuki or accumulation method of making
paper. The Tamezuki method is the Japanese term for the western
style papermaking.
The first scoop is shallow dip that is quickly flowed across
the surface of the screen to form the face or front of the
sheet of paper. The excess pulp is allowed to flow over the
far edge of the mould. The rapid movement prevents any hard
particles from setting on the screen surface. The next step
consists of a deeper scoop into the vat and the pulp flows
over the screen several times before any excess is allowed
to flow over the far edge. This step is repeated several times
until the desired thickness is achieved. The movement of the
pulp mixture on the screen surface varies according to the
kind of paper being made. There is an overhead bamboo suspension
system that helps to counterbalance the weight of the pulp
mixture on the screen surface. This makes it easier to move
the mixture over the surface.
Pressing and separating
the sheets
The screen
with the comptelted sheet os paper is then removed from the
mould and couched (paper removed from the screen) onto a special
stand that holds the post of newly made papers. The screen
is aligned using the placement guides and carefully lowered
onto the previously made sheet in such a manner as not to
trap any air between the papers. The screen is then removed
by lifting the edge nearest the papermaker, then it is lifted
off away from the papermaker. The post of completed papers
is left overnight to drain naturally. Then it is carefully
pressed, lightly in the beginning then gradually more presure
is applied in order not to damage the paper. The post is pressed
for about 6 hours until approximately 30% of the moisture
is removed.
by sun and wind
of paper are staced and pressed gradually overnight to remove
excess water. The paper is then separated and one by one
placed on drying boards and taken out into the sun. The
sun and wind will dry and bleach the paper, making an impressive
sight on a fine day.
and finishing
sheets of Kozo paper are geld up to the light, then classified
by tickness, color, etc. Through all this natural process
the Washi has acquired a warm, delicate look and strength.
Now the washi is erady to be used!


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Andrew Bird was on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night, performing the song "Eyeoneye,"
off of his new album Break It Yourself, which you can stream courtesy of NPR Music. It was released on Mar. 6 on Mom + Pop Records, and is the latest full length release from Andrew Bird and the newest since his Noble Beast release in 2009. The Andrew Bird tour has all sorts of reasons to make you want to go -- in the age of bands and artists having to market themselves, Mr. Bird knows what he's doing (props). Talk about incentive -- Andrew Bird tickets include all sorts of things when you buy them, including: a five song Andrew Bird live EP titled Fake Conversations, taken from his Fall tour, an advance copy of his album Break It Yourself, then another 5 song Andrew Bird EP of live music from the very tour that you're buying tickets to.
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THE idea of blowing up to $5500 on one night in a hotel room tucked away in the Blue Mountains outside Sydney left me utterly gobsmacked.
Sure, the Emirates $125 million Wolgan Valley Resort has turned heads since opening just over a year ago, but can it really be so luxurious that it's worth blowing such a huge hole in your budget?
I mean, for that price you can book a return flight to Paris, enjoy a real cultural experience and still have money left over.
Pictures: Inside Wolgan Valley Resort
Suffice to say I arrived with very high expectations.
Would Wolgan Valley rival the experience of the world's most extravagant hotels to justify the price?
It's not the luxury of, say, the $29,000 a night Villa La Capula Suite in the Westin Excelsior in Rome with its private cinema, wine cabinet, chandelier and vast balcony overlooking the Via Veneto district.
But Wolgan Valley has been named Australia's Best Relaxation and Spa Hotel in TripAdvisor's 2011 Traveller's Choice Awards and my stay was definitely a memorable one.
Nothing short of extravagant
The experience begins in true Aussie spirit with a dirt road winding around the mountains until you arrive at the front of the property, with its waiting security guards.
A four-wheel-drive then escorts me and my partner over a rough - and in parts flooded - track to the hotel's reception.
Here's where the resort's helipad would have come in very handy – those with cash to splash around can skip the bumps and fly in on a private helicopter instead.
But what's really striking when you arrive is the stark contrast between the luxury of what's on offer and the down-to-earth surroundings.
The resort takes up 2 per cent of a 4000 acre reserve and is surrounded by spectacular scenery and was honoured with the Conservation Award at the World Travel and Tourism Council's (WTTC) 2010 Global Summit.
Rolling mountains and sheer cliffs hug the setting, and being nestled between two national parks ensures an array of wildlife.
The hotel itself is nothing short of extravagant.
There are 40 spacious cabins, each with separate living and bedroom areas, walk-in wardrobes, large bathrooms and double-sided fireplaces.
My cabin – the Heritage Suite in the comparatively low $1950 price range - featured large windows which allowed us to make the most of the view.
The standout is undoubtedly the personal 7m swimming pool located at the side of the cabin. It can be used indoors or converted into an outdoor haven where you can soak up the stunning views of the mountains.
There is also a courtyard garden and large veranda covered in netting so that you don't get eaten alive by mosquitoes. The protection extends underneath the floorboards so the blood-suckers can't creep in through the gaps.
The rooms also include air conditioning, two LCD televisions, a DVD player and sound system, an in-room safe, internet access, 24-hour room service, all the non-alcoholic drinks you can throw down, an array of books, binoculars and two mountain bikes.
The bathroom has two mirrors and sinks so you and your partner can use the area at the same time – minimising any squabbles. There is also a glass section in the roof above the shower for natural light.
The food was fantastic. As a vegetarian I was served mouth-watering dishes including crispy tofu with mandarin, basil and apple sorbet and a salad with honey-coated walnuts.
The other guests assured me that the meat options were just as delicious – evidenced by the fact that everyone cleaned up their plates.
The next best part of the experience came when it was time to sleep – the king-sized bed is custom-made by the hotel's manager Joost Heymeijer and was a lot more comfortable than most hotel beds I've slept on.
But it's the Wolgan Suite, complete with staff quarters, gourmet kitchen and private swimming pool, that offers the ultimate in luxury . Accommodating up to six people and totally self-contained, at least you'll be able to share the $5500 price tag between friends or family.
During the stay you're constantly reminded of just how close to nature you are. On the way to dinner about a dozen wallabies grazed on a mountain just behind the main lodge. The hotel staff talk fondly of an albino wallaroo that lives close by. A less welcome sight was a large black spider which crept into our cabin and decided to make the curtain its home.
All in all it's undoubtedly a great getaway for those seeking luxury surrounded by nature.
The writer was a guest of Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa.
Pictures: Inside Wolgan Valley Resort
Originally published as What do you get for $5500 per night?


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Today Movable Type Literary Group Jason Ashlock launched a Twitter hashtag with a simple declaration: "Why I Read." In a surprising twist that should inspire authors and publishers, this hashtag has trended nationally on Twitter this afternoon–counting more than 16,000 responses.
Here's more from Ashlock: "Today, you're invited to share why you read. Log on to Twitter, toss down the hash tag #whyIread, and share what continues to draw you to books. We all have our reasons, and we'd love to hear yours. I'll start. Here's #whyIread: Novels open up a space for characters to transform; by witnessing that transformation, I am able to change, too."
Responses have streamed in from around the Twittersphere. We've collected a few of our favorites below. NOTE: Ashlock is a featured speaker at our eBook Summit on December 15th.
GCP Editor Gal wrote: "Because I can travel to so many places & eras and meet so many different types of people without ever leaving my couch."
Jason Pinter wrote: "Because nobody starts memes called #whyiwatchrealitytelevision."
Levi Asher wrote: "i don't read for any aesthetic love of reading. i read because i want what's in that book."
AlgonquinBooks wrote: "I'm just addicted, and it's safer than crack."
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New Cayman is 75 per cent of a 911 at half the price
We're busy having shouting matches almost every day at the wheels office lately. It happens every year around about this time, the name calling, the blackmailing, the spitball ambushing…
And it's all because wheels Car of the Year 2012 is right around the corner, and your wheels team together with our regular gang of contributors can't stop arguing about what's awesome and what's rubbish.
Well, actually, the extreme ends of the spectrum we can agree on — it's the stuff in the middle that necessitates closer scrutiny, or in our case, Yo Mama jokes. Even in this time of office warfare, the wheels team is mature enough to call a momentary ceasefire and agree on some undisputed facts such as, the Porsche Boxster is darn awesome.
And that fact makes us extremely excited about our sportscar-driving prospects for 2013, because Porsche has just announced a tin-top Boxster, which you may know as the Cayman. This third-generation coupé sportscar was just launched at the Los Angeles auto show last week, promising less weight coupled with a stiffer chassis, more efficiency from its flat-six engine range, a buy-it-now price and, most importantly, good looks.
Let's get to the best bit first, which is that the base Cayman will start from Dh200K in the GCC, while the Cayman S kicks off from Dh227,500 — you can order yours today, rubbing your hands with glee until the April 2013 delivery date.
As a completely re-developed coupé, the latest Cayman is both lower and longer than before, but crucially also up to 30kg lighter with a 40 per cent stiffer body. The wheelbase is additionally also longer, and coupled to a wider track and bigger wheels, it should easily scare plenty of 911s on the winding road.
A longer wheelbase, wider track and larger wheels enhance the performance of the mid-engine sports car to an unparalleled level in its competitive class. The new Cayman is — after the 911 Carrera and Boxster — the third sportscar model line from Porsche to feature innovative lightweight body design.
The new generation is up to 30kg lighter, depending on the specific model and equipment, and consumes up to 15 per cent less fuel per 100km than the previous model — despite higher engine and driving performance.
Porsche is also quick to point out the Cayman's economical virtues, with 15 per cent less fuel usage despite higher performance from the base 2.7-litre 275bhp engine, and the Cayman S 3.4-litre 325bhp flat-six. The former sprints from 0-100kph in 5.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 266kph, while the latter does the acceleration run in 4.7 seconds and tops out at 283kph.
If you spec your Cayman S with Porsche's double-clutch PDK instead of a six-speed manual, and let's face it, you will, then you'll also see economy figures of around 8.0 litres-per-100km — don't laugh, we actually experienced that in the Boxster S.
Of course, those affordable starting prices hide some nasty surprises, mainly that the cars come in bare-bones trim. Porsche, however, has added more optional equipment to make your decisions easier (and costlier), so the Cayman is now available with adaptive cruise control for the first time, a specially developed Burmester sound system, and a keyless Entry & Drive system.
All this sounds to us like we're possibly in for fewer shouting matches in the wheels office, come the 2013 awards for the best sports coupé.


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RUGBY LEAGUE BETTING: Wigan thumped Catalan Dragons 58-0 on Friday to maintain their 100% Super League Record and the Warriors are now 5/1 at bet365 to win the Regular Season title.
Leeds Rhinos were on World Club Challenge duty and have been pushed out to 6/4 by Stan James, whilst St Helens, narrow 22-16 victors over Wakefield are a best 10/3 at Betfred.
Warrington Wolves are 11/2 at Paddy Power after getting back to winning ways with a hard fought 14-10 victory over Huddersfield Giants who slip to 16/1 at Ladbrokes.
Salford City Reds lost their fourth game on the bounce 7-0 to Bradford Bulls and are even money favourites at Betfred to finish bottom. Celtic Crusaders are 11/4 at Stan James for the "wooden spoon", Boylesports make Harlequins 7/1 and its 20/1 bar the rest.
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TRU Staffing Partners, a leading search firm representing talent and opportunities in the e-discovery and litigation support space, today announced they have partnered with ACEDS to bring a webinar to the legal industry titled,Forging a Career in e-Discovery: Tips for Professional Development, Networking and Landing a Job.
The event is scheduled for Friday from 1-2 pm. and will feature Jared Coseglia, president and founder of TRU Staffing Partners as the main speaker. The webinar will discuss the following:
The history of e-discovery staffing;
Identifying possible career paths;
Making yourself marketable;
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The importance of networking;
Professional development options.
This is a much needed conversation for legal professionals, and I am happy to partner with ACEDS to dispel job hunting myths, reinforce interview instincts, expose resume dos and donts and, most importantly, answer questions from the community about how to be successful in e-discovery, stated Coseglia.
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ACEDS is an international membership organization for private and public sector persons in law, litigation support, technology, and records management, and others who face e-discovery in their work. ACEDS awards the Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS) credential to eligible candidates who pass a rigorous proctored examination that they can take at 600 secure ACEDS-Kryterion Testing Centers worldwide. It has CEDS professionals on four continents, and also offers live and online training, specialized information and community and network-building events.
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Paternal Grandparents:
We have been taught: Each child carries its own blessing into the world.
Maternal Grandparents:
Our Bible tells us: Grandchildren are the crown of their elders, and the glory of their parents.
Maternal Great Grandmother:
The Psalmist said: "Children are a heritage of God, the fruit of the womb is a precious reward." (Psalm 127:3)
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Every fall AMT brings together economic forecasters, sales and marketing experts and industry leaders for two days to share their wisdom and provide an in-depth look at the future of the manufacturing technology industry. It's the data, outlook and inspiration that manufacturers need to make the right business decisions.
Your peers will converge at the 2016 Global Forecasting & Marketing Conference, October 19 – 21, at the Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida, to discover emerging developments and insightful business forecasts.
The presenter lineup includes three of the country's most informed economists, which together have more than 100 years of economic forecasting experience.
- Gregory Daco, chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, produces the U.S. macroeconomic forecast. He will review the forces that have shaped the market's landscape today, track the high-frequency indicators, and forecast the global economic and manufacturing technology growth.
- Alan Beaulieu, president of the Institute for Trend Research Economics, will review the economic realities that we are facing as we head into 2017. He will provide outlooks for consumer spending, how the election will impact the forecast, interest rates and other megatrends.
- Eli S. Lustgarten is president of ESL Consultants and a senior vice president at Longbow Securities. Eli returns to GFMC to focus specifically on the construction and mining equipment industry with the addition of a machine tool forecast. Construction and mining is a specific interest because of the prolonged downturn in this area, which represents 9 to 15 percent of manufacturing technology orders.
In addition, GFMC also provides ample networking opportunities for attendees. The event draws professionals from a diverse array of production machinery, contract machining, assembly, finance, capital equipment distribution and brokerage-type companies.
Attendees will leave the conference equipped with the knowledge and tools they need to "turn insight into action" – this year's conference theme – and develop strategic plans to thrive in a dynamic, competitive marketplace.
Register today at www.AMTonline.org/GFMC.


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Some homebound senior citizens in North County got a little something extra with their lunch on Wednesday ---- a personal visit from the mayor.
Top elected officials from seven cities in the region delivered free meals as part of the annual Mayors for Meals program, a national initiative enlisting more than 1,000 mayors and other city officials across the country each March.
It's hosted by the nonprofit Meals-on-Wheels Association of America, which delivers daily meals to senior and disabled clients, as a volunteer recruitment and public awareness campaign.
"I stayed up all night cooking it," Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood joked as he handed a meal box to Darlene Barranco, an Oceanside resident who is a client of the Meals-on-Wheels program. She was one of several Meals-on-Wheels clients that Wood visited.
Barranco, who lives in Oceanside's Oceana neighborhood, said several health problems including diabetes and a stroke she suffered in 1989 have made it difficult for her to live on her own.
Her grandson, Matthew Biddle, 17, helps prepare meals and takes her on shopping trips, but Barranco said Meals-on-Wheels helps her stay within her small budget and ensures she always has a healthy meal on hand.
"To know I'm going to have something to eat and they're bringing it with a smile means a lot," Barranco said.
Wood was tagging along on the weekly route of Meals-on-Wheels volunteers Christy Fletcher and Pam Brust of Oceanside, who have been delivering food for about two years.
"They give us as much or more than we give them," Fletcher said.
Among participants in other North County communities Wednesday were mayors Morris Vance of Vista, Lori Holt Pfeiler of Escondido, Dan Dalager of Encinitas and Jim Desmond of San Marcos.
In San Diego County, the Meals-on-Wheels program has 1,900 volunteers that deliver food to about 1,000 seniors. The program provided about 400,000 meals in the past 12 months.
For more information about becoming a Meals-on-Wheels volunteer or making donations to the San Diego County program, visit www.meals-on-wheels.org or call the North County center at 760-736-9900.
Contact staff writer Cigi Ross at 760-901-4067.


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DanceWorks Presents World Premiere of ELSEWHERE, Choreographed by Heidi Strauss, 9/25
The newest work by acclaimed choreographer Heidi Strauss, elsewhere takes inspiration from the anthropological concept of 'affect' - our human capacity to affect, or be affected. The choreography maps a condition that gives everyday life a quality of continual motion, felt within impulses, expectations and encounters; an internal graph of lived intensities. A kinetic meditation, elsewhere bears witness to our resilience, posing moments of tenderness, force, and surrender.
Performed by five remarkable dancers - Danielle Baskerville, Miriah Brennan, Luke Garwood, Molly Johnson and Brendan Wyatt - who lend a vivid intimacy to the work which is the company's first independent creation for an ensemble, also bringing together talented designers Jeremy Mimnagh (sound & projection), Rebecca Picherack (lighting) and Teresa Przybylski (set & costume).
adelheid will also partner with Grimm Pictures to create a series of short films based on elsewhere, co-created by Grimm's Laura Taler, adelheid's Artistic Associate Jeremy Mimnagh and Strauss. These will be screened in public contexts where dance is not usually seen in Toronto, including Pattison Onestop subway platforms, shopping malls, underground walkways and high-rise elevators. The films will move elsewhere into the realm of public art.
Five years in the making, elsewhere has been supported by partnerships across Canada forged in the earliest stages of research and development, including residencies at the Theatre Centre (Toronto), Public Energy (Peterborough) and Dance Victoria (Victoria, B.C.). After its Toronto premiere, elsewhere will be presented at Public Energy (Oct. 10), Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts (Oakville, Oct. 8) and Danse Cité (Montreal, Oct. 1-4). The presenting partnerships that follow the premiere represent a commitment rare in the culture of contemporary dance, where the life of a choreographic work is so often transient.
Heidi Strauss is a resident artist at the Theatre Centre. She was artist-in-residence at Factory Theatre from 2008 to 2012, during which she created as it is, the Dora Award-winning this time, and still here. Her most recent work, Everyday Anthems, commissioned by Christopher House for the ensemble of the Toronto Dance Theatre, was presented at Harbourfront Centre's World Stage and hailed as "a triumph" by the Globe and Mail. With a keen interest in the development of the dance form, Strauss was co-artistic director of hub14 for nearly four years, implementing and facilitating new residency possibilities for research and creation, as well as performance platforms. She supports the process of other creators as an outside eye, teaches regularly in Toronto and Montreal, and has worked in theatre (Volcano, Necessary Angel), opera (Canadian Opera Company, Frankfurt Oper) and film (Mimnagh, Grimm Pictures), and as a performer (recently: Ginette Laurin, Yvonne Coutts, Sylvain Emard, Jenn Goodwin). Strauss is the recipient of the 2012 KM Hunter Award for Dance, and last year was named Toronto's best choreographer by NOW magazine's readership. adelheid dance projectsformed in 2008 after a series of collaborations between Heidi Strauss and Jeremy Mimnagh. The two run adelheid together, with Strauss as Artistic Director and Mimnagh as Artistic Associate.
DanceWorks began as a collective of independent dance artists in 1977 and has grown to become Toronto's leading presenter of independent dance. Strong in the belief that dance has the power to illuminate, engage and transform all who participate, DanceWorks offers seasons of eclectic, exhilarating choreography programmed to intrigue, challenge and enthral. DanceWorks adds to the theatrical experience with danceflics, Carol's Dance Notes and post-performance conversations with artists. DanceWorks is the administrator of the CanDance Network and Dance Ontario Association.
NextSteps, Harbourfront Centre's national dance series, brings the very best in Canadian dance from across the country - and around the world - to Toronto's finest venues and theatres. From September to June, this dance season captures one perspective on Canada's wide-ranging dance ecology, one that Harbourfront Centre has helped developed over the years. From flamenco to Bharatanatyam, contemporary to large-scale group work, thought-provoking performance statements to family holiday favourites, NextSteps is the place to experience dance.
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Ghanaian children and young adults are being exposed to a global platform which empowers them with the tools and knowledge to keep and manage their finances.
The World's Financial Challenge, also known as WOFCHA.org, is a movement that believes every young person should have access to a safe place to save money.
It is an initiative of Child and Youth Finance International, a non-profit organization based in The Netherlands.
The web-based platform enables the youth to share ideas with other teens the world over about their financial issues. The community challenges young ones to take their financial future in their own hands.
In Ghana, Bright Generation Community Foundation is spearheading the commemoration of the Child and Youth Finance Day/Week, in partnership with the Ghana Education Service, the National Youth Authority, and other financial and corporate institutions.
Executive Director, Bernice Dapaah tells Luv Fm about 400 children and some have been targeted for the pilot project starting from March 15, 2012.
She says the initiative will help young people learn the skills to manage their resources, instill positive financial habits and allow them to make smart financial choices.
"The children and young adults will be tutored in financial discipline, whilst clubs are formed in schools to inculcate the spirit of savings. As part of the week celebration, they will be paying visits to financial institutions to familiarize with the banking system", she told Luv Fm.
The goal of the WOFCHA.org movement is to ensure financial access to 100 million young people by 2015, by offering forums and facts dedicated to the financial matters of today's youth.
Child and Youth Finance International coordinates celebrations for the ChildFinance Day/Week in multiple countries to ensure that 100 countries have an action plan for introducing ChildFinance activities nationally.
Children and youth make up almost half on the world's population, yet only one country mandates financial education as part of its formal curriculum, and no country has special regulation for savings products specifically catering to children. In most countries, the minimum age for children to have full control over their own accounts is 18 years old.
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ONE 100th birthday is always special ...
but these friends are marking a double celebration.
Elsie Wilson and Ina Anderson were surrounded by friends in their Pollokshaws sheltered housing complex as they both hit a century.
The two ladies said they were delighted to have made the milestone - but each put their longetivity down to very different secrets.
For Elsie her top tip for a long life is porridge, while Ina swears by "good living and being a Methodist."
Though her pals piped up: "She likes a wee half."
Elsie, originally from Kinning Park, has lived in Glasgow all her life and her daughter, Elspeth McDowall, said she was hugely popular in her local chippie.
Elspeth, 58, said: "She worked in an Italian-owned fish and chip shop and she was really popular with all the customers.
"I think she had a good time there.
"My mum is still really independent and lively. It's great to see her turning 100."
Elsie, a mum-of-three, has nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.
Born on May 11, 1914, she has been living in the Trust Housing Development for the past four years.
Ina, also a mum-of-three, will welcome relatives from as far afield as Canada and America when she marks her milestone birthday for a second time with a family party on May 31.
Ina grew up in Tollcross but moved to the South Side around 40 years ago and has been in sheltered housing for the past 10 years.
Ina's husband William died in 2006, at the age of 96.
Extremely independent, her son David said he has only just persuaded his mum to let him employ a cleaner for a couple of hours a week - but she insists on still doing her own washing.
David, 67, said: "She's as sharp as anything - she runs rings around us. She uses a stick but besides that she's very healthy and independent.
"It will be wonderful to get all the family together for her birthday. We tried to keep it a secret for as long as possible but she knows about the party now and she's really looking forward to it."
Anita Lowing, supported housing co-ordinator for Trust Housing Association, said: "We are delighted to be part of the 100th birthday celebrations for Elsie and Ina.
"It's great to see them enjoying themselves with their friends.
"This is very special for us as it's the first time we've had two people mark their 100th birthdays at the same time.
"They are a great pair of ladies and so sprightly that they put me to shame."
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A Movie Hatched by Public Radio
"Sleepwalk With Me" centers on a struggling comedian with relationship issues and a serious case of REM sleep behavior disorder—a condition that causes people to act out their dreams. The film traces its origins to the public radio show "This American Life." On a segment which ran in 2008 called "Fear of Sleep," director Mike Birbiglia relayed a personal story about jumping through a closed, second-story window at a motel in Walla Walla, Wash. while dreaming he was fleeing a missile.
Mr. Birbiglia later turned his sleepwalking stories into a popular off-Broadway one-man show. The dream sequences "were one of the things that made it seem like it could be a movie," says Ira Glass, the longtime host of "This American Life," who produced the film and helped adapt Mr. Birbiglia's show into a screenplay. WBEZ, the Chicago station that produces "This American Life," covered $250,000 of the film's $1 million production budget. ("We accidently had a surplus," says Mr. Glass.)
Mr. Glass also harnessed the discerning opinions of his show's fans, inviting them to several "mysterious" events via the Facebook page of "This American Life" to improve the movie. Early screenings helped the filmmakers realize "we were doing things that people just hated," he says.
One complaint was Mr. Birbiglia's tendency to pause and talk directly to the audience during a scene. Although the technique worked in the one-man show, it inhibited the audience's ability to emotionally invest in the story. Mr. Glass calls it a "comedy plus time equals distance thing." Those scenes were replaced by shots of Mr. Birbiglia driving in a car speaking to the audience in the present.
Mr. Glass used his radio show's website to get fans to use Facebook and Twitter to exhort local art-house theaters to run it. It is now booked in over 100 locations, up from 34. For next weekend's opening in New York, he and Mr. Birbiglia will serve popcorn and answer audience questions.
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What the world needs now: a nude photo of Mariah Carey and her baby bump. The soon-to-be mother of twins -- who's about to pop any day -- is celebrating this milestone in her life with an intimate photoshoot in Life & Style magazine; it's like when a completely-bare Demi Moore posed pregnant on the cover of Vanity Fair, but less highbrow!
Inside the pages of the celebrity weekly, Carey and Cannon give a joint interview wherein they sing the joys of impending parenthood. "I thought I couldn't love Mariah more," gushes the singer's radio DJ hubby. "But I have a whole new appreciation and admiration for her."
(Cue the awwwwwwwws.) As for Carey's decision to go naked, she explains: "I was feeling very vulnerable about taking pictures at all right now, but then I didn't want to miss this opportunity to document this once-in-a-lifetime experience. My ultimate goal was to share this incredibly personal moment with my true fans."
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In three years on the Largo City Commission, Vice Mayor Andy Guyette has shown a head for detail and a desire to build consensus.
Now fellow commissioners say they will miss those qualities when Guyette leaves the commission next week to take a job out of state.
Guyette, who works for Honeywell as technical director for a missile interceptor program, has been offered a position at Millennium Engineering and Integration Co. in Huntsville, Ala., where he will work on another missile defense system.
"I'm going to miss the community and the things we were able to do," said Guyette, 50, who has served on the commission since March 2005. "There's nothing more pleasing than when a citizen comes up and thanks you for what you've done."
Guyette said he decided to move after he took his wife, Linda, on a business trip to Huntsville and she fell in love with the area. The couple has two adult daughters, Cassie and Cara, and three grandchildren.
Guyette served four years in the U.S. Air Force before he began his engineering career at Paradyne Corp. He has worked for Honeywell since 1998.
Before he was elected to the City Commission, he served on the city's public works and finance advisory boards.
City commissioners will appoint his replacement, who will serve until his term ends in November. His term was extended when Largo residents voted in 2006 to change city elections from March to November.
Colleagues praised Guyette's thoughtfulness, technical expertise and dedication.
"He asked great questions. He was serious about his commitment," Mayor Pat Gerard said.
"He had a very analytical point of view," Commissioner Gigi Arntzen said. "He looked at things differently than all of us."
Guyette brought those traits to bear in his approach to three major issues:
• During a seven-hour meeting in 2006, Guyette pressed experts for proof that a proposed 13,000-square-foot crematory at Serenity Gardens Memorial Park would not affect the health and property values of nearby residents. When the answers didn't provide that assurance, Guyette and other commissioners voted down the crematory.
• A little more than a year ago, Guyette was one of five commissioners who voted to remove then-City Manager Steve Stanton during the controversy over Stanton's disclosure that he planned to have sex-change surgery. Guyette said he made the decision because he believed Stanton had manipulated certain city employees, not because Stanton wanted to become a woman.
• More recently, Guyette took, at various times, positions on both sides of the issue in the divisive debate over establishing a memorial to slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Largo Central Park. For example, his was a leading voice saying the community opposed the memorial. Then, after the idea appeared to flounder, Guyette said he would support an approach to paying for the project with private donations. Finally, he backed a smaller-scale effort, a sculpture to honor King at the Largo Public Library. He said he did so because he didn't believe there was support for the memorial yet.
Guyette's new job begins April 28. He doesn't plan to get involved in local politics right away, but will likely do so down the road, he said.
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BOSTON — Come next season, Celtics coach Brad Stevens can ask to be addressed as "Dr. Stevens."
The request might not be fulfilled, but he can ask, at least.
Butler University will present Stevens with an honorary doctorate at the school's commencement ceremony on May 10. The doctorate will recognize Stevens' contributions to the university as its men's basketball coach before he left last summer to join the Celtics.
"We didn't have a formal opportunity to thank Brad or celebrate the many contributions he made to the Butler community," Butler president James M. Danko said in a statement released by the school. "So for us, this will be that chance. Brad was a dedicated member of the Butler community for more than a dozen years, and still maintains close ties to the university. It is wholly appropriate that we honor him at commencement with his first Butler degree."
Stevens attended DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., where he earned his degree in economics. He left his job at Eli Lilly and Co. to join Butler's coaching staff as a volunteer under Thad Matta in 2000, eventually rising to head coach and leading the Bulldogs to back-to-back national championship games.
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6 bedroom detached house for saleDaymer Bay House, Daymer Bay, North Cornwall PL27 6SA
Under Offer £2,950,000
Property Description
Key features
- Prime beachfront position
- 3 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms
- Substantial garden
- Swimming pool, tennis court
- Approx 2.4 acres
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Tenure: Freehold
Daymer Bay is situated at the end of Daymer Lane in the village of Trebetherick between Polzeath and Rock in North Cornwall.This world famous bay is encircled by a spectacular sandy beach and sheltered by a backdrop of fields and woods. It is exceptionally popular being a safe family beach at the mouth of the Camel Estuary. Daymer Bay House fronts onto the dunes and beach offering a prime waterfront position.When the tide is right it is possible to walk along the beach to Rock in one direction and to Polzeath and Greenaway Beach along footpaths in the other. Rock and Polzeath provide shopping, both essential and luxury, and an outstanding range of boating and water sport retail, hire and tuition services.
The Camel Estuary and the Atlantic Heritage Coastline provide a sanctuary for anything water based. In particular this stretch of the coast is widely regarded for its internationally acclaimed surf and dramatic cliff top scenery, which is interspersed by quaint fishing villages such as Port Isaac. Daymer Bay backs onto St. Enodoc golf course, a beautiful undulating links course, and the renowned fine dining heart of theWest Country at Padstow is just a short trip by boat. Further afield the Dartmoor National Park (about 50 miles) is recognised for its Tors, breathtaking scenery and associated outdoor pursuits.The cathedral city of Truro (about 32 miles) provides all of the usual retail and administrative services.
The main line railway runs from Bodmin Parkway (about 18 miles) to London Paddington on which there are express day services.The nearby Atlantic Highway meets the A30 dual carriageway to Exeter from where the national motorway network is accessed. Newquay Airport is about 20 miles away which links to much of the UK and the Scilly Isles, and Exeter International Airport, which offers flights to destinations as far as Canada, is about 80 miles away. Plymouth provides ferry services to a multitude of destinations.
Available for the first time since 1987, Daymer Bay House has a unique combination of setting, style, size and comfort. Few seaside houses in the area have such generous gardens that include a swimming pool and tennis court. The house is built of stone and part slate elevations with white sash windows under a pitched slate roof.The white wooden front door opens into a large hall from which the spacious reception rooms are easily accessed.The house inside is very light as a result of its generous windows overlooking the garden and bay beyond.The drawing room and dining room both have fireplaces and French windows which open onto the terraces.The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with an AGA and white wooden units, of which the surfaces have a smart dark marble finish. French windows open from the kitchen onto the terraces which makes dining outside in the summer effortless. There is a bedroom downstairs and a bathroom beside it.A conservatory is positioned at the end of the house and is used by the current owners as a study with far reaching views across the garden towards Brea Hill.The majority of the ground floor has a wooden floor throughout with the exception of the drawing room and downstairs bedroom which are laid to carpet.
On the first floor there are four bedrooms.The master bedroom is ensuite with a contemporary and stylish bathroom, has built in wardrobes and French windows opening onto a balcony with views over the garden and bay.Two of the three further bedrooms are ensuite with one of those ensuite bathrooms also opening onto the landing to service the third further bedroom. The single story side wing to the house has a bedroom, shower room and contains the boiler. This also serves as a drying room to hang wet wetsuits and store golf equipment.
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Follow the A30 towards Okehampton and Bodmin,After Launceston fork off the A395 towardsWadebridge.AtWadebridge follow the B3314 following signs for Rock. Upon entering
Pityme, immediately look out for signs on the right to Trebetherick.Take this turning and follow
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- 2 slc Thick cut bacon, or possibly salt pork
- 2 c. Onions, minced medium
- 2 c. Minced potatoes, medium
- 1 c. Minced carrots
- 1 c. Celery, minced
- 2 x Jalapenos minced fine
- 2 x Habs, minced fine, WEAR GLOVES or possibly suffer!!
- 6 x Garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 2 quart Fish stock, make it yourself from minced up fish, water, bay leaf, etc!
- 1 can Tomato soup
- 1 can Rotel or possibly similar tomatoes
- 1 can (14oz) of clams with nectar, from Thailand is great! Salt, freshly grnd black pepper, Calvin's, or possibly Jim's grnd chile pwdr, to taste Thyme, rosemary, cilantro, whichever, or possibly a combination of either of first two & cilantro
- Chop up the bacon or possibly the pork and simmer slowly, till fat is released....chop up bacon, add in onions, garlic, peppers, and simmer in the fat, add in the bacon back into the pot, along with the fish stock, cook this for about five min, and add in the vegetables. Cook this till the vegetables are tender and add in the tomato soup, undiluted, cook some more, and add in the tomatoes, and about five min before serving add in the can of clams.
- I also added about 3/4 lb of fresh cod, minced up along with the clams....season to taste, and add in the herbs...let sit for about five min, make soda bread, or possibly tea biscuits, or possibly just fresh home made bread or possibly whatever...sea biscuits are fine(if you soak em) Do the tea biscuits, or possibly soda bread while the chowder is cooking! Great stuff.
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|Recipe Size 3469g
|Calories 1149
|Calories from Fat 367
|Total Fat 40.78g
|Saturated Fat 12.21g
|Trans Fat 0.0g
|Cholesterol 51mg
|Sodium 9402mg
|Potassium 5173mg
|Total Carbs 135.97g
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The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has announced that the accidental disclosure of a spreadsheet containing the names, salaries and birthdates of approximately 900 current and former employees of Dumfries and Galloway Council breached the Data Privacy Act. A Dorset private housing group has signed a formal undertaking with the ICO for not having the required level of data protection security in place. And the ICO will investigate an incident involving an accidental e-mail disclosure at Edge Hill University. According to PRESSTV, the commissioner's office has also announced that it will investigate potential breaches reportedly committed by Cabinet Office Minister Oliver Letwin. Meanwhile, speaking at a healthcare expo, an ICO representative said that he is concerned with the number of health sector data breaches, adding that IT providers could help educate and offer solutions to users to reduce the risk of data loss. Full Story
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Ashley Tisdale sported a glam gym bag on her way to work out on April 30 in Los Angeles.
The former High School Musical star, 28, wore a mostly appropriate look for a sweat session—pink sports bra, gray tank, black shorts, and pink Nike shoes—except for her luxe arm candy.
Instead of a typical neoprene or polyester carry-all, Tisdale sported the Celine "Phantom" purse. The $3,100 designer tote is the perfect complement to a chic daytime look, but it looked mismatched with Tisdale's stripped-down style.
The taupe leather bag wasn't the only luxe accessory Tisdale rocked: She also sported the stunning engagement ring from her love of more than a year, Christopher French.


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triklops found out the story to gygor and knowing how powerful he was he know if he could get bring him back to like he could take over skeletors rule so whit beast man help he got the body or gygor and as he did with trapjaw he brought gygor back to life now he can see if he can take down the lord of darkness
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"It's all about the wife," said architect and designer Campion Platt recently, at a benefit on the lawn of Robert Wilson's Watermill Center in Southampton. "As long as you remember that in life. …" Nearby, Mr. Platt's wife Tatiana—socialite, former AOL executive and proprietress of the social-tracking Web site FameGame.com—posed for pictures nearby in a strapless white party dress. Mr. Platt held her drink contentedly (a seltzer water; she is four months pregnant).
"I've been eating Parmesan and Gouda, but what about stinky cheese?" Ms. Platt, 38, wondered to Sessa von Richthofen Johnson, wife of Page Six editor Richard Johnson. This will be her first child (Mr. Platt, a decade her senior, has a son from a previous marriage), and thus far it is not interfering in any way with her packed calendar. On August 14, she will co-chair a gala at the East End estate of writer Jay McInerney and his wife, Anne Hearst, benefiting Anthony Kennedy Shriver's intellectual disabilities charity Best Buddies; moving tickets had been a challenge. "The economy," she said with a sigh. "Plus, it's on a Thursday."
The crowd at Watermill was migrating toward the dinner tent. Ms. Platt looked around for Mr. Platt, a former model and onetime André Balazs associate who helped build the Mercer Hotel and Hollywood's Chateau Marmont, remarking that she doesn't like to be away from him at all right now. In a circle known for marriages of practicality, their evident mutual adoration is widely envied. "If you ever see a couple coming back from the beach hand in hand, that's them," said Ms. Platt's friend Patty Raynes, daughter of the late billionaire Marvin Davis. "They're the most romantic couple."
A few days later, Ms. Platt, wearing a snug brown sleeveless dress, pink lipstick and a glistening tan, breezed into the Cupping Room Café in Soho, near the New York apartment she shares with her husband (they also have homes in Watermill and Palm Beach) and ordered the French toast. She was marveling at a sonogram from the day before—"Something out of Hellraiser!"—and insisting that "it's summer, and I'm taking it a little bit easy." Nonetheless, she had but an hour or so before a meeting with potential "content partners" for FameGame, which has become a familiar, if somewhat confusing, phenomenon to a certain class of self-Googling New Yorkers.
Many, including this reporter, have been surprised to discover their own "profiles" on the site, complete with "friends," biographical information, news mentions and pictures. Across the top of the screen, a ticker digests and quantifies everyone's relative exposure (140,000 profiles and counting) and assigns it a value. On a recent night those on the upswing included Hills star Lauren Conrad (+5.81 percent), journalist Hud Morgan (+15.56 percent) and billionaire Ronald Perelman (+21.35 percent). "My friends are still trying to figure out how it works," Ms. Platt admitted, shrugging. "They don't understand the whole system of an automated feed, so they're like, 'Where did you get that information, and how did you know I was at that event?' Well, you were at that event, right? It's not any big secret."
Most of the content for the profiles is generated automatically, by "scraping" top news sources, but a person can also claim her profile by registering for free and upload what she wishes, taking some control of which news mentions appear, which committee memberships, which social connections. Kind of like a "press kit on themselves," as Ms.Platt put it; the kind of thing Tinsley Mortimer and Lydia Hearst have been doing ad hoc for years, now gathered in one convenient place. So far, she has not had to erect any security measures against the kind of bitchy tampering and bickering that took place on the notorious now-defunct site socialiterank.com. By contrast, Ms. Platt hopes to make the fame machine more efficient, democratic and transparent to social aspirants and organizations—and, perhaps, transcend its grind in the process. "There are still people all the time who are figuring out 'You're behind FameGame?'" she said.
MS. PLATT STARTED the site with two partners last fall, funding it entirely herself, shortly after ending a 12-year tenure at AOL, where she was a senior vice president and amassed a reported $75 million in stock, a figure she refused to confirm. She met her husband on a blind date at Raoul's arranged by a lawyer friend in 2002. They were engaged two years later, during a surprise vacation he'd planned in Iceland. "We stood on top of a waterfall, and he took out a ring and said, 'Will you marry me?'" she said. "And I was just like, 'AHHHHHHHHH!'" They married in 2004 at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach and renewed their vows a year later in Morocco with 40 friends, then again a year later in Portugal.


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Woman Pulled From Burning Mobile Home
Firefighters in Hebron say a woman was pulled from a burning mobile home early Thursday morning.
The home caught fire on Hebron Road around 4:00 a.m.
Rescue workers say a man inside the home escaped and was found barefoot nearby.
"He was just a mess - crying. My wife came down here and got him because he didn't have any shoes on, pants or anything else cause he just had time to run out of the trailer," said the man's father. "He said there was an explosion, blew out the windows. Animals were flying out the window. He ran out the trailer. He said there was no getting to her because it was engulfed in flames."
The woman could be heard screaming for help when firefighters arrived. Hebron firefighters rescued her but she was unresponsive.
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Investigators are still on scene trying to figure out what caused the fire.
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After an 0-4 start to the season, the Watertown-Mayer girls' soccer team got in the win column three times last week, beating West Lutheran, Providence Academy and International School of Minnesota to improve to 3-4 on the year.
After an 0-4 start to the season, the Watertown-Mayer girls' soccer team got in the win column three times last week, beating West Lutheran, Providence Academy and International School of Minnesota to improve to 3-4 on the year.
Last year, the Royals started the season with an 0-3 record before winning 10 of their final 14 games. This year, the Royals are hoping to repeat that turnaround, and last week was a good start.
Head coach Lindsey Rague said the 0-4 start wasn't entirely surprising given the difficult of the team's schedule, which started with games against Waconia, Delano, Brainerd and Detroit Lakes.
"As coaches, we had kind of foreseen that at the beginning of the preseason," Rague said of the slow start. "We specifically asked for a more challenging schedule this year in an effort to continue moving forward with our program after the success we had last year."
The biggest win last week for the Royals wa the win against Providence Academy on Thursday, Sept. 5. Last year, Providence ended the Royals' season in the playoffs with a 6-0 win, but this time, the Royals came away with a 2-1 win at home.
The Royals trailed 1-0 at halftime, but Rague said it was fortunate for her team that it wasn't trailing by more than that after a poor first half. However, the Royals came out and scored two goals in the first 20 minutes of the second half to pick up the win.
Allison Anderson, who stayed red hot for the Royals, scored the first goal, and Katie Heilman added the game-winner on what Rague described as "an amazing goal" on a corner kick.
Rague said it was big win for the Royals program.
"Any time you have a young team and a program that is just in the beginning phases of turning itself around, it can take awhile to convince your players that they're ready to compete with the better programs in our section," Rague said. "As a coaching staff, we were excited to get this win simply because it helps our athletes get that much closer to believing that we are ready to move forward and seal the deal as a program that can compete with some of the best teams in our section."
The Royals used the momentum from their win over Providence Academy to rout International School, 10-1, on Saturday, Sept. 7. Eight different players scored goals for the Royals.
Watertown-Mayer also won it's first game last week, a 3-1 win over West Lutheran. Anderson had the first and third goals of the game for Watertown-Mayer, and Heilman had the middle goal.
The Royals were also at Southwest Christian on Tuesday, Sept. 10, after this edition went to press, and will host Glencoe-Silver Lake at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12. The Royals will also play at St. Croix Lutheran at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Contact Matt Bunke at [email protected]


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LONDON (Dec. 1)
A petition bearing 100,000 signatures and demanding immediate steps to establish a haven for German Jewish refugees in Palestine was presented to the Government today. The petition was signed by people of all creeds and in all walks of life.
The Council for German Jewry published a list of 46 individual contributions of more than $5,000. Reading the list were donations of $250,000 each by the families of Lord Samuel, Israel M. Sieff and Lord Rothschild. The contributions totalled more than $1,200,000.


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The sides of my face and neck seem hard 10 days post surgery. Maybe still some swelling? What can I do to help resolve this? I am having my stitches out in 2 days and the... READ MORE
Hardness After Facelift?
I am concerned about the "ropey" feeling on the side of my neck, and hard ridges on the sides of my face, and the severe hardness, not sure if it's just swelling as I had my... READ MORE
Neck Tightness Relief After Facelift?
I had a facelift, and found out that the hardness on the sides of my face may take 6 months to resolve. I ave tightness in my neck the throt area and have a "choking" feeling... READ MORE
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I had a facelift about 7 weeks ago. About 2-3 days ago, I started some slight bleeding behind one ear. It's not a lot, and once I blot it with tissue it stops. Doctor said it... READ MORE
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Although the black & blue bruising is gone 2 months post surgery, the sides of my face where it is still hard and tender seem unusually red, and the skin is not smooth at... READ MORE
Does numbness and a rubbery-ear feeling 18 months after a Facelift indicate nerve damage?
I had a face lift about 18 months ago. On one side, there still seems to be some numbness along the outside of my face, my ear still feels a little rubbery, and afeeling of... READ MORE
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The FTSE 100 Index made gains again today as investors continued to cheer signs of improved economic activity in the UK, China and the United States.
The recent encouragement from monthly manufacturing surveys in China and the US lifted commodity-based stocks for a second straight session.
London's FTSE 100 Index climbed 19.8 points to 6822.8, having seen the Dow Jones Industrial Average improve by 0.8% on Wall Street on Tuesday night.
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Better-than-expected construction data as a result of strong demand in the housebuilding sector gave a further boost to the pound against the US dollar, at 1.71, after sterling yesterday rose to its highest level in nearly six years driven by strong manufacturing data. The pound was also up against the euro, at 1.26.
The signs of strengthening in the US economy offered a boost to Ashtead, which is the country's second largest equipment rental firm through its Sunbelt division. Shares in the FTSE 100 business rose 2% or 16.5p to 911p.
Some heavyweight stocks occupied the other leading positions in the top flight, with Vodafone up 2.6p at 198.7p and Barclays 2.5p higher at 218.5p.
The buoyant market for housebuilders was reflected at Persimmon, which said its sales were up by a third in the first six months of the year.
Shares in the firm, which trades as Charles Church and Westbury Partnerships, were flat at 1298p having risen by 10% so far this year.
Outside the top flight, Mothercare was in the spotlight after the mother and baby products retailer rejected a cash and shares takeover approach worth £266 million from North American business Destination Maternity.
Mothercare's board has refused to engage in talks with its potential suitor over the proposal, which values its shares at 300p. The stock surged 11% on the back of the takeover interest, up 26.5p to 259p.
Elsewhere, shares in facilities management and construction firm Carillion were 2% higher after it was named preferred bidder for Liverpool Football Club's main stand expansion contract. With the company also sticking by profit forecasts for the half-year, shares rose 7.3p to 340.5p.
And construction firm Kier rose more than 3% after it said its order book was equivalent to about 90% of anticipated revenue for 2015, backed by a strong recovery in building activity in the UK.
Shares in Kier lifted 68p to 1851p.


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Giada's NI-HM65T Tiny Nano ITX Motherboard
– All the power of a desktop PC – in the palm of your hand –
April 26, 2012, Shenzhen, China – The versatile new NI-HM65T Nano ITX motherboard from Giada puts the power of a desktop computer into the tiniest possible space, just 12cm across. This tough but tiny powerhouse is perfect for industrial control, monitoring and automation tasks, and embedded applications, or even for home and office use. Built around Intel's HM65 Express chipset and the Sandy Bridge platform, this motherboard brings its users high performance and connectivity, while keeping power costs low. It provides all the industry-standard features of a desktop PC, but in a tiny 12cm by 12.8cm Nano ITX package, just a fraction of the size of an ordinary PC.
Powered by Intel's fast Core i7,i5, i3 or Celeron 867 CPUs, with by up to 4GB of memory, plus onboard integrated sound, video and graphics support, the Giada NI-HM65T can easily handle almost any computing task.
For industrial control and automation applications, the NI-HM65T offers rock solid reliability, and full compatibility with key industry standards, with a COM header to ensure support for legacy hardware. This extremely low profile board uses a 25mm high mini-ITX backplate, to reduce system space requirements.
With the creation and integration of their own PCI extension on the rim of the motherboard, Giada offers customers with specific requirements the ability to design and manufacture custom add-on boards for additional expandability.
On board there are two Mini PCIe slots. One can support a WiFi and/or Bluetooth card while the other allows users to add a mSATA or a high-speed internal SSD drive. The reliability and durability of an internal SSD drive is perfect for challenging operating environments where dust or vibration might make traditional hard disk drives unsuitable, such as factory floor or external digital signage – as well as offering enhanced performance and lower power consumption for everyday applications. Each board has undergone strict quality control tests, include 5 complete 24 hour tests at 65 C, and testing at -15 C for to ensure suitability for very low temperature environments. Nickel core inductors and solid capacitors are used to further enhance reliability and stability.
In addition to the mSATA drive, a 6Gb/s SATA 3 port supports a wide range of storage devices, including traditional hard disk drives, SSDs, and CD/DVD/BD optical drives. There is a SO-DIMM memory slot for up to 4GB of speedy 1066MHz or 1333MHz DDR3 DRAM.
There are two fast USB 2.0/1.1 connectors on the back panel. These can be used to connect devices such as keyboards, mice, printers, and cameras. USB can also be used to supplement the internal SATA disk drives with additional removable mobile storage for backup purposes, mass data transfer, or storing video, photos, and audio. The NI-HM65T supports Gigabit LAN for connection to a high speed network.
The NI-HM65T has graphics support integrated on board, with HDMI and VGA video outputs. The board also offers vivid 5.1 channel surround sound from the ALC662 audio interface, with a digital output S/PDIF connector for unimpaired audio quality even in environments with high EMI levels. The board's audio and video capabilities make it an ideal choice for dedicated embedded applications such as Smart TV controller or set top box.
The NI-HM65T provides superior performance while keeping operating costs very low. Shenzhen JieHe is very happy to be bringing this extremely versatile new mini-PC to the worldwide market. The company welcomes inquiries from new and existing customers throughout the world.
About Giada
Giada is a premium brand of JEHE (Shenzhen Jiehe Technology Development Co., Ltd), the leading global manufacturer of motherboards, digital products, and graphics cards. JEHE was Nvidia's very first official partner in China for add-in cards. Since powering its way into the ranks of the country's top three manufacturers in 2003, JEHE has also built up a long and fruitful relationship with CPU makers Intel and AMD.
With about 1000 employees at 8 locations worldwide, plus its reknowned background in OEM and ODM, JEHE boasts clear superiority in product knowledge, chip purchasing and technology development. Now, the Giada brand brings this accumulated knowledge and quality commitment to the international market and to consumers worldwide. Find out more about the Giada brand and other products at: www.giadatech.com


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July 25, 2013
Daimler Trucks said Wednesday its second-quarter North American deliveries climbed 1 percent to to almost 35,000 vehicles.
"As we previously announced, our earnings in the second quarter improved significantly compared with the first three months of the year and exceeded market expectations. This represents progress in our earnings development, but no cause for complacency. We will continue to work hard on achieving our goals," Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, says.
U.S. retail sales rose 24 percent to almost 30,600, with orders rising 41 percent to 27,000 units, the Germany-based truck maker said, and worldwide truck unit sales were up 1 percent from a year ago to nearly 124,000 trucks.
Unit sales revived slightly, with stimulus in particular from the market recovery in Brazil, the company says.
Ongoing weak demand in Asia and Western Europe, higher warranty costs and exchange-rate effects had a negative impact on earnings, the company says.
Daimler said its global truck unit's earnings fell 17 percent to $573 million, while revenue dropped 2 percent to $10.6 billion.


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The overall mood at the White House yesterday was upbeat with the news that there's seemingly less of a risk of ecological impacts of oil and that the well is about to be shut down for good. "There is a negligible amount of oil at the surface," said National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration head Jane Lubchenco in a conference with reporters, adding that repeated scientific cruises have failed to find any on the floor of the ocean—or in the Florida Keys, as feared.
"This is very good news. Many of the doomsday scenarios have not and will not come to fruition," said White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs. While the daily press conference sometimes lasts 20 minutes or less, today's ran for nearly 2 hours as the Obama Administration sought to get the word out on the conditional good news.
Lubchenco smiled and nodded slowly when a reporter asked if the "oil clouds" were lifting within the Administration. But echoing concerns from federal and independent scientists about the fate of the oil in the water column, she said, "The oil that is in tiny droplets may be toxic. … We do remain concerned about the oil in the subsurface." She added, "Effects of this spill will likely linger for decades," although she said that it could take a long time to quantify those effects.


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Earth-friendly tips abound at expo Jan. 10
Are you looking for some eco-friendly tips for the new year? Check out the Green Solutions Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Pasco County Fairgrounds, 36722 State Road 52. The event, sponsored by the University of Florida Extension Office and the Southwest Florida Water Management District, will include information about energy-efficient windows and cars, hydroponic/organic gardens, water-wise irrigation choices, use of rain barrels and cisterns and more. Tree seedlings, bags of compost, reusable grocery/tote bags and compact fluorescent bulbs will be available for free while supplies last. There will also be a free dropoff site for household hazardous chemical waste (although there's a $5 fee for TV/computer monitors and a $3 fee for propane tanks). For information call (352) 521-4288 or visit pasco.ifas.ufl.edu.
Enjoy nature, fun at Conner Preserve
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will hold a grand opening of the Conner Preserve, a 2,980-acre property purchased in 2003, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 16. The event includes guided hikes, model airplane demonstrations, children's activities and more. The preserve's entrance is about 3 miles east of U.S. 41 on State Road 52. For information about the recreational opportunities offered on district lands, visit www.watermatters.org/recreation.
Quitters throw smoke-free party
The Monday Quit Smoking Support Group is hosting a New Year's Celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Pasco County Health Department, 10841 Little Road. Celebrate successes current and future, large and small. For information, call (727) 861-5250, ext. 279.
Habitat seeks help, aspiring owners
West Pasco Habitat for Humanity is looking for families who need help getting into a home of their own. Qualified applicants must be low-income and living in substandard housing. Families that complete the program requirements and volunteer hours are eligible for a new home with a zero-interest mortgage. The organization also needs volunteers for the Habitat office or the Re-Store, a thrift store offering building supplies and furnishings. For information, call the Habitat office at (727) 859-9038, the Re-Store at (727) 843-8786 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Lebanon's President Facing Growing Pressure to Resign
By HASSAN M. FATTAH; Nada Bakri contributed reporting for this article.
Published: September 6, 2005
Pressure has been mounting in recent days for the resignation of President ?ile Lahoud, who has clung to office even as his Syrian backers have been forced to withdraw from the country.
Lebanon's recently elected prime minister and his cabinet are avoiding Mr. Lahoud, and his influence is hard to detect in most government offices.
He keeps a low profile, rarely making public appearances or giving interviews. But as hard as he may try to remain out of sight, he has been on many minds here in recent days, as Lebanese have taken to predicting his imminent political demise.
Things appeared to come crashing down on Mr. Lahoud last week, when four senior security men, including his current head of security, Mustafa Hamdan, were cited as suspects by a United Nations investigation into the assassination of a former prime minister, Rafik Hariri.
''It is all but sure now that he will have to step down -- the question is when,'' said Fares Boueiz, a lawyer who is a former minister of foreign affairs and the environment. ''The man is no longer able to rule the country, and I don't think this can last another two months.''
The suspects -- Jamil al-Sayyed, former chief of general security; Ali Hajj, former chief of the Lebanese police; Raymond Azar, a former military intelligence chief; and Mr. Hamdan -- were charged with murder, attempted murder and carrying out a terrorist act. The men, once feared as Syria's proxies in Lebanon, faced formal proceedings before a Lebanese investigative judge over the weekend.
Mr. Lahoud is not a formal suspect in the investigation, for which a report is expected to be issued next month, and has been cooperating with investigators, Detlev Mehlis, the chief United Nations investigator, said last week. But Mr. Lahoud's close ties to the suspects and his unusual step of arguing Mr. Hamdan's innocence with the investigators only deepened the suspicion of him.
''They are the president's men, his collaborators, and even though they are not indicted yet, Lahoud is politically isolated,'' said Nawaf Salam, professor of political science at the American University in Beirut. ''The closer we are to the date of the release of Mehlis's report, the more isolated Lahoud will become.''
In a defiant statement last week, Mr. Lahoud insisted that he intended to complete his term in office, which ends in 2007. ''I will continue to fulfill my responsibilities to safeguard the Constitution, Lebanese laws and the integrity of Lebanese territory,'' the statement said.
Mr. Lahoud served under the nationalist general Michel Aoun during the final years of the civil war of the 1970's and 80's, then crossed over into Syrian-controlled west Beirut when the war ended, breaking with General Aoun. Mr. Lahoud made his name by uniting and leading the Lebanese Army for almost a decade, then ran for the presidency and won in 1998. His popularity reached a nadir, though, when Syria helped force through a constitutional amendment extending his term last September, which became a touchstone for the political turbulence of the past year.
So far, he has survived thanks to the same force that has kept most other Lebanese bosses in power: sectarianism. He has appealed to fellow Christians who may despise his politics, but would hesitate to bring down one of their own. Earlier pressure to oust him failed because Cardinal Nasrallah Sfeir, the influential Maronite prelate, intervened and because of international pressure on the government not to do anything that would destabilize the country.
But much has changed. The government of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora has sought to prove its mettle and build legitimacy, encouraging Lebanon's judiciary to take a leading role in the investigation of Mr. Hariri's killing.
The formal charges placed against the four men on Thursday sent another significant message.
''Pointing to the security chiefs as suspects may have put Lebanon on the track of stability and ended the cycle of assassinations and explosions,'' said Mr. Salam, the American University professor. ''Now people realize that they are held accountable for any act of terror they might commit.''
Many government figures have begun publicly demanding Mr. Lahoud's resignation.
''These are the people who worked for Mr. Lahoud,'' said Nayla Mouawad, minister of social affairs.
Sheik Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the militant Hezbollah organization and a traditional ally of Mr. Lahoud who had opposed his ouster, acknowledged over the weekend that the president was in an ''uncomfortable'' position.
Perhaps the biggest factor standing in the way of Mr. Lahoud's ouster is the difficulty of impeaching him. The Lebanese Constitution has little mechanism for impeachment, short of treason. Legal experts say the only way to remove Mr. Lahoud would be through a constitutional amendment.
With a requirement since the settlement at the end of the civil war that the president be a Christian, there is also the problem of a lack of an acceptable alternative to Mr. Lahoud. While many Christian figures have expressed interest in the job, none has the consensus or voting base to take over. Walid Jumblatt and Saad Hariri, son of the assassinated former prime minister, lead the largest voting bloc in Parliament, and are determined to keep General Aoun, who returned from 15 years of exile to a substantial victory in the parliamentary election, out of that position. Christian leaders, meanwhile, are determined that they will not allow the ruling bloc to dictate to them.
''What is keeping him right now is the lack of an agreement between the different powers controlling Lebanon,'' Nawaf Kabbara, professor of political science at Balamand University in Beirut, said of Mr. Lahoud. ''But such an agreement will be reached by the time Mehlis releases his report.''