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Several wind manufacturers already are reporting projects ready for construction in 2013, just days after Congress extended the renewable energy production tax credit, an industry group said Friday.
Many projects had been put on hold in 2012 because a production tax credit, which gives wind developers a 2.2-cent tax break for every kilowatt-hour of energy produced, was due to expire at the end of the year. Uncertainty over its extension led many wind developers to delay projects until they were certain that the tax break would be available in 2013, according to the American Wind Energy Association.
"The wind industry has been reinvigorated by this much-needed signal from congressional leaders," said Rob Gramlich, interim CEO of the American Wind Energy Association, in a written statement. "Billions of dollars of investment sat idled by uncertainty that now can flow into new wind projects and our manufacturing sector. Congress has sent the necessary signal in extending the PTC and many are able to move ahead—and America's energy consumers, manufacturing sector, and working families are the winners."
First Wind, a Boston-based manufacturer, said it plans to expand its portfolio by 50 percent, for example. Nebraska-based Prairie Breeze Wind Energy Center will invest $350 million in new capital and a 300-megawatt wind farm is planned in Minnesota by RES Americas, a British-based company that also has wind facilities in Colorado and Texas.
The American Wind Energy Association estiamtes that the production tax credit extension has protected 37,000 of the estimated 75,000 jobs in wind energy.


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Did you know that every time you have a treatment at Face & Body you are helping to support others less fortunate in developing countries access medical care?
As Christmas is a time about thinking of others we thought it was a great time to share what we are achieving through the fantastic B1G1 initiative.
In 2007, a group of small-business owners had an idea. They asked, "What would happen if we all gave back just by doing the things we do every day?". Today that idea is a reality and the B1G1 (Buy 1 Give 1) initiative has more than 2,100 businesses from around the world helping to make significant impacts every day.
B1G1 is a social enterprise and non-profit organization with a mission to create a world full of giving. Unlike conventional giving models, B1G1 helps small- and medium-sized businesses achieve more social impact by embedding giving activities into everyday business operations.
As a member of B1G1 we directly fund some of B1G1's developments, innovations, and operations. Our membership allows us to change lives through our daily business activities and gives us a higher purpose by making giving a part of what we do every day.
To date Face & Body have made 125,711 life changing impacts. This year our clients and team have helped provide:
- 19,587 daily does of vitamin supplements to children
- 30 days of medical eye care to elderly people in India
- 30 days of medical support at a rural clinic in Kenya
- 30 health check-ups to women at risk of cervical cancer in Kenya
- 4 health check-ups to women at risk of breast cancer in Kenya
- 365 days of medical support to visually impaired people in Indonesia
- 365 health check-ups to people at risk of eye disease in Indonesia
- 365 days of medical support to nursery school children in Kenya
- 365 days of medical support to HIV affected people in South Africa
- 365 deworming treatments for children in Kenya
- 365 typhoid medication kits for children in Kenya
- 30 days of mobile nurse support to communities in Kenya
- 7 days of doctor consultations to communities in Kenya
So, the next time you have a treatment at Face & Body you can leave proud in the knowledge that you are directly supporting someone in need.
Find out more about B1G1 and the impact created by Face & Body since 2011.
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Kevin Dodd, EDGE, Clemson
Ht. 6'5", Wt. 277, Arm: 34", Hand: 10", Bench: -
40 yd: 4.86, 10 yd.: 1.70, 3 Cone: -, Vertical: -, Broad: -
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Clemson edge rusher Kevin Dodd had a rough start to his college career. He saw little action as a true freshman in 2012 and then suffered a season-ending knee injury after the fourth game of his sophomore season. He continued his role as a rotational defender during his redshirt sophomore season in 2014 and finished his first three seasons with 0 sacks and 2.5 TFL.
Then came 2015. Shaq Lawson was the Clemson defender who earned the most national attention during the season, but Dodd "quietly" matched his production. Dodd finished second behind Lawson in the ACC with 12 sacks and second (again to Lawson) in the NCAA with 21 TFL. If Lawson put his stamp on the national championship game against Alabama, Dodd wrote his name all over it with 5 TFL and 3 sacks.
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• Size - Ideal length, frame
• Speed to Power - Strong bull rush, potential to improve
• Bend - Fluid outside rush
• Speed - Closes quickly, explosive burst
• Hands - Highly effective, violent usage
• Athleticism - Held his own covering an outside WR
• Run Defense - Reads, sheds effectively
• Disciplined - Maintains gap, run fit
• Diagnosing - Game slowed down for him as year went on
• Pass Rush Moves - Decent rip, but needs to add counter moves
• Experience - Only one season as starter, needs reps
• Blockers Into Body - Occasionally lets blockers consume him
• Read/React - Tentative when he can't attack
• Competition - Lined up over the strongside OT almost exclusively
Verdict: First-Round Pick
Dodd lacks Lawson's technical ability, but he's every bit the athlete Lawson isn't. I'd bet on Dodd improving his technique before Lawson becomes more toolsy. He'll need some time and reps to learn the subtleties of the position, but you can see his potential when he's able to pin his ears back and attack.
Dodd has the size, strength and length to be a strongside defensive end for the Cowboys, yet the bend and burst to man the weak side. No. 4 overall is too rich for him, so he's another good candidate if the Cowboys decide to trade down into the teens.


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North West London's 'hush-hush' urban village is a secret no more, as Queen's Park Place has put the area firmly on the map. A few secrets remain, however, in the shape of six penthouse apartments with sweeping views of the surrounding London skyscape. Atop the three buildings of Queen's Park Place, the two and three bedroom homes provide largesse in the form of generous living and entertaining spaces, and equally well-proportioned terraces. As expected, the quality of craftsmanship, fittings and materials is exceptional.
Back at ground level, beside landscaped courtyard gardens, an interior-designed lobby offers 24-hour hotel-style Concierge services above an underground car park. Queen's Park tube station stands just across the road and the area's eclectic mix of cafes, bars, bistros and boutiques offer a range of vibrant diversions. For more peaceful pursuits, penthouse residents may take a short stroll to historic Queen's Park, named in honour of Victoria's Golden Jubilee.
The six penthouses represent a significant and considered upgrade on the already high quality of the Queen's Park Place apartments. Ceilings are higher, indoor and outdoor spaces are larger and the specifications are top-tier. There is comfort cooling in all the principal rooms, the living spaces and bedrooms are wired for audio stereo output and the windows are set-up for electrical operation.
Each open-plan penthouse kitchen features Miele appliances including a wine cooler, induction hob, oven and separate combination microwave oven, fridge-freezer with ice maker and dishwasher. The worktops are Silestone offset by glass splashbacks. A separate washer/dryer occupies the cloak cupboard.
Bathrooms feature Villeroy & Boch sanitary ware, marble walls and the floors are laid with natural black porcelain tiles. In the larger penthouses, a freestanding bath stands beside a walk in shower, with chrome finished brassware fittings and bespoke vanity cabinets. Principal bedrooms feature fitted wardrobes with soft closing doors and internal lighting.
Miele appliances including wine cooler and fridge/freezer with ice maker. Silestone worktop with glass splashback. Chrome single lever mixer tap with pull out spray.
Comfort cooling in living/dining areas and bedrooms, integrated audio system with speakers to living room, master bedroom and master ensuites. Single plank timber engineered wood flooring, leather and chrome door furniture.
Marble tiled bathrooms and ensuites, Villeroy & Boch sanitary ware, enclosed walk-in shower, designer chrome finished brassware, porcelain floor tiles, bespoke cabinets.
GENERALZinc external façade Floor to ceiling height aluminium double glazed window units with opening lights *Floor to ceiling heights;
Underfloor heating throughout with individual room thermostatsComfort cooling in living/dining areas and all bedrooms
Fitted wardrobe to master bedroom and second bedroom with soft-closing doors, internal lighting, fixed shelves, drawers and chrome hanging railsSliding pocket door linking third bedroom to main living area (3-bedroom penthouses only)
Integrated Miele appliances:
– Single oven
– Combination microwave/oven
– Induction hob
– Extractor
– Dishwasher
– Fridge freezer with ice maker
– Wine cooler
Marble wall tiles in main bathrooms and ensuitesMarble effect porcelain wall tiles in master en-suites Porcelain floor tiles in natural black Villeroy and Boch sanitary ware Hansgrohe (or similar) chrome finished brassware Bespoke bathroom cabinets in wood veneer with mirror, internal shelves and shaver socket Free standing bath in master ensuites (3-bedroom penthouses only) Thermostatically controlled shower Chrome heated towel rail
Television: Communal digital and satellite (e.g. Sky+) television system provided via points to living/dining areas and bedrooms (subsequent selection, connection and related charges for services are by the purchaser)Telephone: Telephone points provided in living/dining areas and bedrooms Internet: Wiring to hall cupboard for subsequent connection to a router by the purchaser, with high speed internet data points provided to living room (2 no. points) and each bedroom (1 no. point per bedroom) Speaker wiring for stereo output in living room and bedrooms, with 4 no. speakers installed within living room, 2 no. speakers installed within master bedroom and 2 no. speakers installed within master en-suite Wiring for electronically operated window treatments
ENTRANCE LOBBYAutomatic access doors Floor to ceiling windows with double height ceilings Stone flooring Feature wall and ceiling Bespoke feature concierge desk Recessed LED lighting with additional feature pendant lights Visitor seating Separate post room with secure letterboxes
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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Protective tariffs imposed by the United States in recent months have only had a minor impact on the world economy but a significant escalation in tensions could derail the recovery in global trade, the European Central Bank said on Monday.
Retaliation and a full fledged trade war could increase import prices, raise production costs and eat into households' purchasing power, negatively impacting consumption, investment and employment, the ECB said in an economic bulletin article.
Demanding more fair trade, the United States has imposed some trade tariffs on China and asked Beijing to reduced its trade surplus with the United States by 200 billion euros (176 billion pounds). But it has so far exempted the European Union from new tariffs on steel and aluminium.
"In response to higher uncertainty, financial investors could also reduce their exposure to equities, reduce credit supply and require a higher compensation for risk," the ECB said. "Heightened uncertainty could spill over more broadly, adding to volatility in global financial markets."
Over the longer term, protectionism would weigh on productivity and negatively affect the economy's potential output growth, the ECB said.
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The Plays of Thomas F. Rogers Volume 1: Perestroika and Glasnost
Thomas F. Rogers is a prominent Playwright and former Professor of the Russian language, now retired. Having lived in the U.S. and in Russia, his plays have made the mystery and controversy of "The Red East" singularly accessible His plays, "Charades," "Crime and Punishment," "God's Fools," "The Idiot," and "The Second Priest," gathered in one volume for the first time, deal with Russia, Russians, and The U.S.S.R, their relations with other countries as well as internally, and focus on the transition into and out of Communism. Taut, political and ideological dramas, all, they enlighten the Human condition, in thoughtful and lively stage adaptations. Now arranged in this one volume, they are available for study and perusal by Professors, Scholars, and Students, Producers, Directors and Actors, who will grow to appreciate the keen mind, probing satire, and wit of Thomas...Read More
Charades — A Play
by Thomas F. Rogers. (For production by Professional Groups, College/University Groups, Community Groups) A one-time stock broker, the middle-aged Danny, boasts about his mercenary adventures in Rhodesia, Nicaragua and more recently Afghanistan. He also claims to have an adopted son there, a defector from the Red Army. In Danny's absence a younger man shows up, claiming to be a Soviet Defector and Danny's actual son. We later learn that he is bent on killing Danny for ostensibly betraying his mother to the KGB. Meanwhile, Danny's one certain offspring, the pregnant Gladys, accuses her father of sending her husband to Afghanistan. To absolve himself, Danny must admit his military exploits are an illusion. In doing so, however, he will betray the possibility that Gladys never had a husband. He leaves the choice to her. The other characters' histories equally come...Read More
God's Fools — A Play
by Thomas F Rogers (For production by Professional Groups, College/University Groups, Community Groups, Church Groups) This play commemorates all who were ever persecuted by totalitarian regimes–not because they opposed the systems under which they found themselves, but because they valued religious freedom above political expediency, and as believers, pledged their loyalty to God, not other men. The character of Mitja, the protagonist, was suggested by the case of Sergej Kourdakov, a young defector with a similar background, who, in 1973, is believed to have been murdered by the KGB in the foothills of Los Angeles–ostensibly a suicide. Brief, mild language present in this play. PLAY DETAILS: 5M 3W 1 Interior 2hrs ORDER #3062 Available for ALL producing groups. PERUSAL MATERIALS The Perusal Pages File (in PDF format) can be read by clicking GodsFoolsPERUSAL It contains the first act of the...Read More


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By Jeff Goelitz and Elyse April
Parents and children building heart-based relationships together"Kneel down so you can look into your child's eyes," Heart to Heart recommends, "and softly ask, 'How are you? What are you doing? Can I help?' " Loving and enduring relationships begin with the heart, and relying on its wisdom is the wonderful new and gentle approach for parents and caregivers to truly connect with their children. Heart to Heart is a beautifully illustrated color booklet that presents powerful ideas simply. Both children and adults will love looking at the pictures of the warm and cuddly family members as they go about their daily activities in their cozy little home.
The 17-page booklet includes Shift and Shine,™ the HeartMath technique children love to practice. Shift and Shine is a science-based tool that teaches children to get past their upsets and guides family members in listening more deeply. Special instructions at the end accompany the steps of this science-based tool and explain in detail how first-time users can help their children and themselves get the most benefit from it.
Inside Heart to Heart
Play it at home or in the classroomFirst player to the "heart" wins in HeartMath's Wild Ride to the Heart™ board game, which is loaded with fun for the entire family. It makes you feel good in your heart. Wild Ride teaches children about recognizing, expressing and balancing their emotions. Lucky players will have a smooth ride to the finish, but not without making some funny faces on the way. Ages 4 and above.
Wild Ride to the Heart Game
Watch Your Children Sing and Be JoyfulChildren are naturally heart-centered and love to sing. They'll enjoy these uplifting songs, which teach them about emotions. Within minutes, they'll be singing and moving to this lyrical music, which includes a narrated version of Shift and Shine™. This emotion self-regulation technique gives children an early start at developing and strengthening positive attitudes and emotions. A 4-color booklet of lyrics and suggested movements is included.
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After we got all the subfloor screwed in I consulted the forums* about how to stick down the Hardibacker. That's when I read that we should not screw the sub-subfloor into the joists. Tough nuts. It's staying put! I could not find a compelling reason to take up all the screws; go buy new, shorter screws; and re-do the whole floor. They said that there was a possibility of conflicting floor expansion causing popping/cracking in the floor. I will take my chances. I have seen tile jobs done in far worse conditions that are still looking fairly good years later.
I also read on the forums all these boo-hoos about the Hardibacker being impossible to score and snap. They were suggesting power saws -- which the manufacturer specifically says to avoid because of silica dust. I got the manufacturer recommended carbide bladed cutting tool and found that all their whining was unfounded. You do have to score it a few times, and we found that spraying the scored area with water really helped; but otherwise, it was simple.
If you ever find yourself in the market for one of these carbide cutters, please do yourself the favor of getting the ergonomic, cushy grip one (as seen here). It is a little more expensive, but OH! So worth it! It allows you to get the right amount of pressure behind your cuts, doesn't rip up your hands, and doesn't slip.
The Hardiboard took a long time to cut because we wanted to make sure that we cut it right the first time. Our walls are not square, which can make matching the shape difficult -- BUT I devised a method to allow us to match the skew of an area.
Using a large square (that's an L-shaped tool that is at a 90 degree angle), square up to any run in the area, draw a line across the area and make your measurements from that line. Take the longest length of one side of the line, measure in from the edge of the material that you will be laying in (I would add in a little extra to make the cutting go easier -- it was kind of a pain in the ass to try to snap off thin bits), square it and draw a line across the sheet. You will then use that line to start all your measurements from -- first from one side of the line and then the next. It really works! (I mean, that is if you had any clue what I just said.)
Look! We have a cut sheet of cement board in place! I feel like tile is just around the corner.
*I found A LOT of tiling forums during this project. SSB and I have been quite entertained and annoyed by them. Story to come later...
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wow, now im more then impressed..
i actually have no idea what you said near the end!
i speak english well.. but i'm not the best in technical english in any aspect..
except maybe computing, which is my field.. hehe
Words i have no clue what they are:
-impossible to score (dont understand "score" in this context)
i think thats it.. hehehe
i assume hardibacker and hardiboard are products... or something.. hehe
anyway..be well
good job!
Leon, that's OK. Most native speakers have no clue what any of that is either!
carbide is a kind of very hard metal that keeps a sharp edge for a long time.
Hardibacker/Hardiboard are brand names of cement sheeting/boards.
score in that context means to make a shallow cut to weaken the surface in a specific pattern so that when you try to snap the thing in half, it will follow that cut and you end up with the shape that you need.
a joist is a piece of wood that supports the floor. Cement floors don't need/have joists - the ground supports them.
waiting for new post...
My bathroom floor is in urgent need of replacing and my toilet should also be reseated or whatever it is that you call it when the previous owners did such a piss poor job installing it that not only does it leak, but the seat doesnt' even sit right! Can I hire you guys?
Leon, I'm doing my best! ;)
OldRoses, I have a lot of people asking if we could do work for them, but I doubt that they would really want to live with our timelines! Although I guess I have heard some pretty bad stories of contractors taking MONTHS to finish a job IF they even finish it at all!
But we do a fantastic job. That and the low cost are the two main reasons that we do the work ourselves. plus, I just really like to do the work!!


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Integrated Solutions Group, Inc. (ISG) has had the privilege of successfully representing corporations and organizations from all across the country on a variety of lobbying and advocacy issues. From airline mergers to issues of medical safety, here are just a few of their stories.
» US Air Merger Attempt with Delta Air Lines
» Asbestos Trust Fund
» Terrorism Risk Insurance
» Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
» CMS Rate Reduction for MMO
» Theragenics Corporation
US Air Merger Attempt with Delta Air Lines
- Hired by Delta to build opposition to the proposed US Air and Delta Air Lines merger
- Pulled together Members of Congress, consumer groups, unions, state and local officials and local employees to actively oppose the US Air takeover of Delta Air Lines
- Led the effort to urge Members of Congress to hold hearings questioning the potential harmful impact of the merger on the marketplace, spearheaded a letter writing campaign to the Department of Justice and PBGC calling into question the adverse market implications
- ISG won, and US Air withdrew its offer - a huge victory for Delta Air Lines
Asbestos Trust Fund
- Hired to defeat legislation to create a national trust fund for asbestos companies
- Legislation was backed by some of the largest manufacturing businesses in the country and the top Leadership in the Congress and White House (President Bush made it a priority)
- Expected by Congress of both parties and in the Washington lobbying arena that the legislation would pass
- Established a diverse oppositional coalition of groups from the financial service, manufacturing, legal and public interest sectors
- Executed a flawless campaign to develop effective counter strategies to the legislation's proponents
- ISG won, and the legislation was defeated
Terrorism Risk Insurance
- Clark & Weinstock is a consulting group for the Coalition to Insure Against Terrorism (CIAT) - a wide range of businesses and organizations throughout the transportation, real estate, manufacturing, construction, entertainment and retail sectors
- Ran a comprehensive campaign for the coalition to win passage of a terrorism insurance plan on Capitol Hill
- Group continues to monitor the implementation of The Terrorism Risk Protection Act of 2002
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- ISG served as the chief lobbyists for the Financial Services Roundtable in their quest to secure permanent extension of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Utilizing our vast network in both the House and Senate, ISG worked extensively with the Treasury Department and other Administration officials to block Congress' efforts to apply new privacy regulations on financial services institutions and their affiliates
CMS Rate Reduction for MMO
- Hired by Medical Management Options (MMO), a premier provider of behavioral healthcare services throughout Louisiana, to prevent CMS from reducing their reimbursement rates
- Pulled together Members of Congress who sit on key committees and Administration officials who have jurisdiction over CMS funding, and educated them on the impact these cuts would have on mental health services
- ISG won, and CMS decided to reduce mental health services' rates by 5% rather than the proposed 15%.
Theragenics Corporation
- Theragenics Corporation manufactures "TheraSeed," a life-saving product that is used in prostate brachytherapy, a cancer therapy that offers individuals with prostate cancer an effective treatment with lower risks of potentially devastating side effects than the leading clinical alternatives.
- Theragenics is the only U.S. company to produce the Palladium-103 seed for prostate brachytherapy. The rest of the U.S. manufacturers produce Iodine-125 seeds, which contain a less expensive isotope.
- In the 2002 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS), CMS bundled the payment for brachytherapy device costs at the end of the transitional pass-through period under HOPPS and did not distinguish the difference between the Iodine-125 seed and the Palladium—103 seed.
- ISG developed a strategy to differentiate Theragenics' product and was successful in moving CMS in the right direction with their final rule.


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China's legislature, the National People's Congress (NPC) [JURIST news archive], on Sunday announced measures that would subject less crimes to capital punishment if passed. Various government departments are reportedly beginning to study the topic [Reuters report] by bringing in legal scholars on the subject. Capital punishment currently applies to 55 different offenses in China. Human rights groups say that China overuses the death penalty [JURIST report], specifically for non-violent crimes like fraud and illegal money-laundering. The government is not, however, considering dropping the death penalty for crimes of corruption. The Dui Hua Foundation [advocacy website] estimated that 3000 people were executed in China in 2012, compared to 43 in the US.
This is not the first time the NPC has limited the number of crimes subject to death penalty. In 2011 the NPC amended the national criminal law to remove 13 offenses [JURIST report] from the list of crimes subject to the death penalty. Those removed were non-violent economic crimes, including smuggling cultural relics, precious metals and rare animals; fraudulent activities with financial bills and letters of credit; fraudulent export tax refunds; teaching of crime-committing methods; and robbing ancient cultural ruins. During those negotiations though, China still never considered removing the death penalty for crimes of corruption [JURIST report]. The number of people executed has dropped however. According to Hands Off Cain [advocacy group], China executed 5000 people in 2009.


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Hey Guys,
So it's Monday yet again and I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Today's post is about getting whiter teeth at home and of course on a budget!
As I am currently awaiting my moulds, I don't think it's appropriate to get my teeth whitened professionally, as soon they are going to be covered by the retainer. I do however want my teeth as white as they can be for the time being. I find a lot of 'whitening' toothpastes don't actually work. To be honest I don't think it's possible to fully achieve the Hollywood smile from at home products especially if you're a coffee addict like myself. I have however come across a tooth paste that has made my teeth significantly whiter and I would highly recommend it:
Beverly Hills Formula Perfect White
The only place that I can find this product is Superdrug. I go to the one in The Square, Tallaght. The toothpaste costs about €6.00 but it's the only toothpaste that has made a real difference without being too abrasive. I have sensitive teeth but it hasn't impacted me in that aspect at all. It's great for anyone who doesn't want to splash out on professional whitening but still wants brighter teeth.
Be warned the toothpaste comes out black as it contains charcoal to aid in the whitening process. This is normal, don't feel like there is something wrong with yours!
I hope you're all having a fabulous Monday and have kicked off the week with a positive attitude 🙂
Until Next Time My Loves
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Windjammer Adventures 1st Trip Report
Diamante Delivery Trip Report
From the Girlґs point of view
Monday, May 25, Aruba
We are more than half way through this grand adventure, and we are having a great time. The tale of getting Diamante from Ecuador, where she had been cruising the Galapagos, to Panama is one I will leave to the captain to tell. We will begin when all five passengers boarded Diamante the afternoon of May 12 in Panama City. There are three men, and two women, and this is the women's saga. The men are treating us very well, and we are happy girls.
We love this pretty little ship. The Canal Transit Authority measured her at 101.6 feet, and Captain Neil insists that is long enough to be called a Ship, Dammit! If you stand on shore and squint just a little, she looks very much like the Mandalay. With her sleek lines, bold fantail, and graceful bowsprit, she is a classic tall ship. There is an amazing amount of space, she is really well designed. The saloon is richly set up with a TV, movies, a library, a bar, and tables on both sides. Sometimes meals are served in the saloon, sometimes we dine in the horseshoe on the stern. A c lassic touch that Neil added is a beautiful figure head, she graces the stairwell going down to the cabins. Since she is rather well endowed, and lavishly painted, we have taken to finding appropriate coverings for her when we are dining in.
The decks are teak, and there is beautiful wood everywhere you turn. The deck on the bow is large enough for lots of people to sunbathe, or dance.
There are six passenger cabins. The four in the bow all have a double bunk on the bottom, and single bunk on top. Cabins 1 and 2, which are the most forward, are quite a bit smaller than 3 and 4, which are really spacious. Midship are cabins 5, which has two lower bunks, and 6, which has an upper and a lower bunk. The girls are sharing cabin 3, and we have more than enough closets and storage areas for our stuff. There is lots of light, each bunk has its own private reading lamp. The head is great, with a huge cabinet, and some shelves. The shower is powerful, and the water is hot! The sinks are large with scallop shapes, and some have sailboats painted on them.
Thank God at least two women came along, the amount of eye candy on this crew would have been sorely wasted on an all male passenger roster,
Captain Neil Carmichael is a Scottish legend, and needs no introduction. His desire to keep the dream alive has brought him through many trials and tribulations, but he has come out of it stronger and wiser, and he has ended up with the perfect ship with which to start Windjammer Adventures, Fortunately, through all that he has endured, he has not lost his sense of humor. On numerous occasions we have laughed until we have cried.
Captain Nervo is the Ecuadorian captain who has been taking passengers on the Diamante since 2002. The Spanish word guapo does not do him justice, and handsome is not descriptive enough either. With curly black hair, dark brown eyes, and a chiseled beard and mustache, he is the quintessential Latin hombre. But it is his endearing smile and the shine in his eyes that exhibit his personality. Warm and soft spoken, yet powerful and charismatic, Nervo exudes confidence and integrity. Multitalented, he can fix everything on this ship, and he would even cook for us were Philbert not along
Chef Philbert (Goat), from Grenada, is Alvin's little brother. Well, little is certainly not an appropriate description of Phil, Tall, dark and handsome will do. With a winning personality and contagious laugh, he adds pure pleasure to this group. In our short port stops we have had the pleasure of watching him warm up the locals, especially the senoritas. The food is to die for, restaurant quality every day.
The bosun, Cy, is a Canadian transplant to the world who came to us out of Ecuador. With striking blue eyes, he is young, really good looking, and really chiseled. Unfortunately, future passengers are not going to have the pleasure of hearing stories of his many world wide adventures, or enjoying his many talents, because he can hardly wait to get off this ship and back to his beautiful girlfriend in Ecuador.
Romiro is the sweetheart of the crew. Steward, Bar Tender, Salsa Instructor, Spanish Teacher, Translator, and Protector of the Women are some of his many titles. Deep dimples carve into his cheeks when he smiles, and his eyes light up and sparkle. He makes us Pina Coladas with fresh coconut milk, and readily takes care of our every need.
We all knew when we signed on, that this was not going to be an ordinary adventure, and we are feeling a little extraordinary. Most of us have had over 20 weeks cruising on Windjammer Barefoot ships. Even though we are all totally different personalities, we have blended well, and have had a lot of fun together. We have become an integral part of the crew, taking our turns at watch while crossing Bahia Honda, a grueling passage of four days non stop. Paul loves to steer the ship, and is happiest when there is no land in sight. Jackie is happiest fishing. Dale is happiest when the air conditioner is cranking and Amazing Grace is playing. Steve is happiest with a drink in one hand and a book in another, and Gail is happiest looking up at the star filled skies through the rigging at night.
Our first sail was out of Panama City to an archipelago called Las Perlas. There wasn't a dry eye when Amazing Grace was played, and the sails went up. We all fell in love with these pristine islands, where we never ran into one soul asking us to buy their wares. We swam and snorkeled on Pedro Gonzalez Island, which is uninhabi ted, and collected shells and coconuts along the shore. We were entertained by our Ecuadorians diving off a rope from the mast. Captain Neil and Jackie gave it a try as well. The next day we went to the incredibly beautiful Isla Contadora, which is developed, but not commercial. We hiked the tree lined streets to the airport, and had drinks at the aptly titled Romantic Restaurant. overlooking a beautiful beach.
Transiting the canal was the next adventure. Our journey through the first locks at Miraflores started early in the morning, but we had to wait on Gatun Lake until midnight to get through the last set of locks. We anchored in Colon that night, then headed up to a sweet, lush port called Portabelo. Steeped in history and pirate lore, there were forts to explore, and tales of treasure are documented around the town square.
Plans to head out to San Blas changed the next day, because a window of excellent weather opened up for our four day transit to Aruba. This is known as the fifth most difficult passage in the world, as it is against currents and winds, and finding calm seas was a blessing.
Fishing became the focus , and as soon as we got into Caribbean waters they started to bite. Who actually caught the first fish is a question still being debated. It was Philbertґs line, but Jackie saw the fish hit, and started to reel it in. Romiro landed it, and filleted it on the spot. Every one of us enjoyed eating it. We have landed tuna, which quickly became sushimi, mahi mahi, wahoo and mackrel.
We passed the time during the long passage watching movies, listening to music, reading, playing cards and UNO, and sunbathing. On the fourth day the seas got pretty angry, and things flew around the cabins, and we all will be sporting bruises from bumping into furniture while moving around.
There is bioluminescence in the water, and it sparkles in the bow spray at night. The first night she was on watch, Jackie was thrilled to spot a school of dolphins playing in the bow spray. They were illuminated with the bioluminescence.
We are going to spend two days here in Aruba, and the passengers are hoping to treat the crew to a zany KuKuKanuku tour. We will then sail over to Bonaire for a day of snorkeling and diving. Then, depending on winds and20whims we will stop over at a Venezuelan island or two, and hopefully take the day trip down to Angel Falls. We will finally arrive in Grenada shortly after the first of June.
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Crouched together Al Fresco style, clutching a can of lager and a carton of pretentious Sweedish smooth, Chris and Greg broadcast to you episode #7 of the Tokyo Cheapo podcast! In this issue we drill into the cheapo accommodation options in Tokyo for short, mid and long term.
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Accommodation Options:Cheapo hotels and hostels
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So you want to get the most out of Tokyo on a budget? Well you are in safe hands.
Being of British roots Chris has a natural instinct for being a complete cheap arse and spending as little money as possible. Add to this, his favourite chat up line is "Can you buy me a drink" (which has actually worked on a number of occassions) and if that wasn't enough already, he run's another blog called hoboceo.com - a true cheapo!
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Right to Know (RTK) Week - September 24 to 28
The purpose of Right to Know (RTK) Week is to raise awareness about people's right to access government information while promoting freedom of information as essential to both democracy and good governance.
2012 marks the seventh year that Canadians have celebrated RTK Week, and a decade of celebrating RTK Day (September 28).
As part of the provincial events planned for RTK Week 2012, the Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner offers some facts about the history of the event, and freedom of and access to information.
Did You Know?
- Since 2002, the popularity and scope of RTK Day has grown immensely and celebrations now include more than 60 non-governmental organizations and information commissions/commissioners.
- RTK Day is now celebrated in over 40 nations worldwide.
- Activities in this province include an open house for ATIPPA coordinators, presentations on timely issues in access to information to interested groups, a university information fair, and the launching of the 3rd Annual RTK Week Essay Competition open to secondary and post-secondary students.
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UAlberta Law is considered one of Canada's high law schools, and the oldest in western Canada. That leaves state Labor Departments as the prime supply of on-the-floor enforcement, however as watchdog agencies tasked with imposing wage laws, their relationships with local companies are often adversarial, and business teams typically foyer state legislatures to cut their funding. 2012 Utah House Joint Resolution 4 encourages employers to recognize the advantages of breastfeeding and to provide unpaid break time and an appropriate house for employees who need to breastfeed or express their milk for his or her infant youngsters.
› Law and order is the situation of a society wherein laws are obeyed , and social life and business go on in an organized manner. Lijnzaad is a extraordinary professor Practice of International Law at Maastricht College. 1. Any provision of a charter, administrative code, local law, ordinance, or rule or regulation affecting a public physique which is extra restrictive with respect to public entry than this article shall be deemed outmoded hereby to the extent that such provision is extra restrictive than this text.
If the agency wherein a public body capabilities maintains a usually and routinely updated web site and makes use of a high velocity internet connection, such data shall be posted on the web site to the extent practicable as decided by the company or the division, prior to the meeting. Conservatives argue that the labor market should dictate wages, and that states, with their extensively varying costs of living, are higher positioned than the federal government is to set minimums.
23 L.P.R.A. § 43-1 directs the Rules and Permits Administration to adopt laws, which shall present that in buying malls, airports, ports and public service authorities centers there shall be accessible areas designed for breastfeeding and diaper changing that are not bathrooms. Tsartlip First Nation Master Carver Charles W. Elliott educates first-year JD college students about local Indigenous historical past and laws.
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Her interests include topics related to Lifestyle, Mental Health, Parenting, and writing but is proficient at curating content for almost any area of interest. The one exception is the world of finance. She avoids that topic whenever possible.
Lyn's education in business psychology prepared her to work with the unique relationships between businesses and their customers. Understanding the dynamics of what drives an individual to take action on information to presented to them has helped Lyn to tailor her writing style to convince consumers to act on a call for action.
Her Master's Degree in social work has further developed her skill for understanding the needs of a diverse population. Her ability to communicate the needs of her clients to the right company and vice versa is a valuable skill.
Additionally, courses in communication have provided her the advantage of being able to respond skillfully to people in almost any capacity, from young single mothers to corporate executives.
The fashion industry is one of the world's largest industries. There are many facets and in order to get an expert understanding of the industry, Lyn focused on specific areas including make-up and plus size attire for women. Interviewing makeup specialists and tailors were key in providing the information that she included to write outstanding articles? for this company.
Lyn provided freelance services to an agency that specialized in various types of catering and entertainment events. In order to gain full understanding of the project and expectations, she thoroughly researched the topic and attended an entertainment event hosted by the agency. She also spent a considerable amount of time interviewing event planners and guests to gain an awareness of the types of services provided as well as guest expectations.
Lyn has an exceptional understanding in the field of mental health. Her knowledge comes from both education and experience thus writing for an agency regarding these topics was a perfect fit. Lyn continues? to expand her knowledge in this area and stays current on mental health issues and trends.
Writing for Social Media is a skill Lyn attained by developing a large following on her own social media sites. She then took that knowledge and expanded it to be included in her freelance writing services. She provides interesting and relevant content on a consistent basis on her client's social media site.
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Setting Small Goals To Break Your Ruts
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Sometimes, it doesn't take much to break the ho-hum of day-in, day-out. My favorite idea (as if you hadn't guessed this already!) is to try a new healthy recipe. It usually doesn't take long to cook, and it's good for you!
I've recently taken this a step farther and in the month of June, I set a goal for myself. Until the end of the year, I would cook a vegetable I'd never cooked before (which often means I haven't eaten it much before, either). If I love it, great—new healthy stuff to add to the repertoire! And if I don't really like it, it's information I previously didn't have, and it's not really too much money down the drain. Besides, isn't it fun to try new things? I think so!
In June, I made sautéed plantains to go with my black beans and rice. I think I'd eaten plantains at a restaurant once before, but otherwise, they were new! I definitely learned that I need to choose very ripe (black-skin, not yellow) plantains, because the ones that were just barely ripe tasted flavorless and starchy, whereas the dark black ones sautéed up sweet and flavorful. They are coming back in my dining room!
July was an experiment with greens. I cheated a little, as I've made a kale-parmesan puree on top of soups, but that's been the extent of my working with kale. Last week, I tried the kale chips prep that has been floating around the nutrition blogosphere. I'll admit that I wasn't thrilled. However, my husband snarfed the whole batch! It took a bit of work, so I'm going to try the same prep with baby spinach (not so much cutting and tearing involved), and maybe I'll like it better, too! (I'll also give kale a second chance another time.)
What veggies are on the horizon for the coming months? This has been tough, as I've tried most of them. And this is why the challenge has to end with the end of the year. But ideas include Jerusalem artichokes, turnips, and Swiss chard. I'm trying to keep my recipes simple, so that I get more of the true flavor of the vegetable rather than, say, a cheese sauce.
I encourage you to try new recipes, new vegetables, new fruit! Find something you haven't tried before. And when you have a WOW moment (or if you've had a recent one), take a second to share it here!


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You probably predicted that the Aygo would be undercut on value for money by its Citroën cousin.
Leaving our highly equipped test car to one side for a moment, Toyota asks £10,385 for a mid-range five-door x-play model, which has steel wheels, down-specced air-con, no touchscreen multimedia and no space-saver spare wheel.
The equivalent C1 comes with that touchscreen multimedia set-up and costs £300 less. Meanwhile, for £155 more than the Toyota, Seat will sell you a Mii Toca with alloy wheels, powered door mirrors, six-speaker audio and fitted sat-nav.
Toyota could clearly try harder to appeal to the wallet as well as to the eye in that sense. However, it can probably fall back on better residuals than the Citroën to win back some ground in the value argument – although our sources can't confirm as much yet.
The Aygo isn't in a segment-leading position on insurance costs, either. Our test car came with a group three rating, with rivals as low as 1E. But there's better news on fuel economy.
The 1.0-litre three-pot returned a very frugal 63.2mpg on our touring test, where the equivalent i10 returned 51.2mpg earlier this year. Even driven quite hard on the road, our Aygo test car seldom did worse than 50mpg.


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Dorn Spinal Therapy
Both galanin receptors show a widespread anatomical distribution throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems (Fig. 16.2). In 1986, both Melander et al. and Skofitsch et al. used receptor autoradiography to determine the distribution of [125I]-galanin binding sites in the rat CNS (Fig. 16.2) (Melander etal. 1986a; Skofitsch etal. 1986). Dense galanin binding was observed in the prefrontal cortex, the anterior nuclei of the olfactory bulb, several nuclei of the amygdaloid complex, the dorsal septal area, dorsal bed nucleus of the stria terminalis, the ventral pallidum, the internal medullary laminae of the thalamus, medial pretectal nucleus, nucleus of the medial optic tract, borderline area of the caudal spinal trigeminal nucleus adjacent to the spinal trigeminal tract, the substantia gelatinosa, and the superficial layers of the dorsal spinal cord. Moderate binding was observed in the piriform, periamygdaloid, entorhinal, insular cortex and the subiculum, the nucleus accumbens, medial forebrain bundle, anterior hypothalamic, ventromedial, dorsal premamillary, lateral and periventricular thalamic nuclei, the subzona incerta, Forel's field H1 and H2, periventricular gray matter, medial and superficial gray strata of the superior colliculus, dorsal parts of the central gray, peripeduncular area, the interpeduncular nucleus, substantia nigra zona compacta, ventral tegmental area, the dorsal and ventral parabrachial and parvocellular reticular nuclei. Mapping of galanin receptors was later performed in human post-mortem brain, and showed that the distribution is similar to that in the rat brain (Kohler and Chan-Palay 1990). However it is important to note that the primate and human brain has a higher density of galanin receptors than the rodent brain. Galanin receptors were also detected by autoradiography in the spinal cord and several peripheral tissues, such as the kidneys, the pancreas, the gastrointestinal tract, and the respiratory tract (Arvidsson et al. 1991; Waters and Krause 2000; Wiesenfeld-Hallin et al. 1992).
In the rat, GalR1 mRNA has been detected by Northern blot analysis in the brain, spinal cord and RIN14b cells. The GalR1 mRNA distribution in the rat CNS has been determined by in situ hybridization, which shows that rGalR1 expression occurs in areas where galanin and [125I]-galanin binding sites have been found previously, that is, in the hypothalamus (supraoptic nucleus), amygdala, ventral hippocampus, thalamus, brainstem (medulla oblongata, locus coeruleus and lateral parabranchial nucleus), and spinal cord (dorsal horn), showing a good agreement between mRNA and gene product data (Burgevin et al. 1995; Gustafson et al. 1996; Parker et al. 1995). The expression of GalR1 mRNA further shows plasticity. Hypothalamic GalR1 mRNA is elevated more in females than males, varies throughout the estrous cycle, and in the dorsal root ganglia of the spinal cord, GalR1 mRNA has been shown to increase after inflammation or peripheral nerve injury. Lactation and hypophysectomy, on the other hand, decrease GalR1 mRNA expression (Faure-Virelizier et al. 1998; Landry et al. 1998; Sten Shi et al. 1997). Similar binding profiles for GalR1 have been observed in [125I]-galanin bindning assays in humans and rats.
In comparison with rat GalR1, rat GalR2 mRNA is more widely distributed, with expression in many areas of the brain, where the highest levels are found in the hypothalamus, hippocampus, amygdala, piriform cortex, dentate gyrus, mammilary nuclei, and cerebellar cortex (Fathi et al. 1997; O'Donnell et al. 1999). Peripherally, rat GalR2 is found in the vas deferens, prostate, uterus, ovary, stomach, large intestine, dorsal root ganglia, and cells derived form the pancreas (Howard et al. 1997; O'Donnell et al. 1999; Sten Shi et al. 1997; Wang et al. 1997b). GalR2 has also been detected in the pituitary (Fathi et al. 1998a).
Northern blot studies of GalR3 mRNA initially showed that GalR3 mRNA is present in the heart, spleen, and testis (Wang et al. 1997a). Later, with the help of more sensitive methods, GalR3 transcripts were also detected in the CNS, with the highest levels in the hypothalamus and pituitary. Other regions, like the olfactory bulb, cerebral cortex, medulla oblongata, caudate putamen, cerebellum, and spinal cord, but not the hippocampus and substantia nigra, were also found to contain GalR3 mRNA (Smith et al. 1998). In the periphery, GalR3 mRNA is widespread, with existence in the liver, kidney, stomach, testicles, adrenal cortex, lung, adrenal medulla, uterus, vas deferens, choroid plexus, and dorsal root ganglia (Smith etal. 1998).
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Trail Of Destruction
A paean to love's transformative power.
A paean to love's transformative power.
This one has a bit of the country in it.
Let my life end and begin again, but never let me go.
For all who are beholden to love, on the day we celebrated marriage equality arriving in the USA.
Music, my redeemer.
The video for 'Is This Love?' is now live.
Read more "Is This Love?" →
Pilerats has an exclusive stream of the single, as well as a preview of the video and the tour dates!
Hope to see you along the way.
I'll be supporting NZ institution, Trinity Roots on their upcoming tour. Check the poster below.
My friends,
The year is racing along, it's already March and so much has happened since my last post here. I will shortly be in Melbourne for a show on March 20, but thereafter is a bit of a mystery. The rumour mill squeaks about a support tour in April, and the wheels in my head are rattling out more songs than the paper and the hours afford.
Suffice to say I'm looking towards the next album, though it feels like my Heartwood is just starting to get burning. Amen.
This year is drawing to a close friends. We're wringing out the last little tune at Soundlounge in Currumbin before I head to Woodford Folk Festival.
I am proud to tell you that thereafter in January I will be joining Mat McHugh on his "Summer Come Save Me" East Coast tour. I will be along for the 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th and 17th so I'm looking forward to meeting some new friends along our pretty Eastern seaboard.
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By the 1800s most of the missions were firmly established. They had large herds of livestock – there were some cattle and sheep at all of the missions. The largest herd was at San Luis Rey which, in 1832, had 26,100 cattle and 20,100 sheep. Each mission also had large fields of crops - wheat, barley, corn, beans and peas mostly. They ate this food, cooking it according to recipes the padres brought with them. These were mostly Spanish and Mexican dishes.
The food eaten at the mission was 'substantial', formed around grain and cornmeal, sharpened with chilies. Some of the specific dishes for which recipes have been found are Puchero (a broiled pot of beef and veal mixed with corn, potatoes, beans, onions, peppers, string beans, squash along with an apple and a pear), Torrejas (corn dough fritters), Tortillas and a dish called Relleno de Carne (chopped beef mixed with onions, raisins, black olives and an egg).
They also had recipes for sweets. One was called Dulce de Calabaz (a candied pumpkin), another was called a Jiricalla (a custard). The Spanish liked a thick chocolate called a Champurrado (it was thicker and sweeter than the Hot Chocolate we known today). Many of the missions had large groves of fruit trees so apples and pears were plentiful at some missions.


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Rich Enemy of my Poor Penny Pedigree
My last sentiment Meant mere cents To her top dollar flight And chauffeur caller That night. I feel without When I'm with her. She's in doubt Sniffing drugs As her thoughts wither.
If The Night's Eyesight Could Only Be Ours
Is that your self indulgent Plunge into the pungent Muck of a plummeting Stomach/When all else Melts like snow at the Summit of summers A river arrives where The mountain thrives Like vines or veins/I can Hear how close to alive we came That simple ti...
Cold Water
Concise lights, Round like coins, Peel sea urchins From the seaweed Like kiwi skins Such Primitive Existences live In the dim distances Under the surf's surface Where waves collect images Reflecting our resembling selves Trembling in sensitive de...
Say What No One Mentions
As One
He promised More than the minuscule minute Infinite is what Is in his gut On the silence of his lips His tongue Has sung Of her hunger His lung'll pull and plumb And become her pleasure Under summer weather But finger tips thrum And s...
Poker Poetry
So I raise everything you know To call Would take all Of the names for snow Every pronunciation of love Linked with every lyrical vocal Language and math And a by hand biograph Written in sanskrit With a paw of a kitten To raise Would take a hedge m...
Coffee Cup
The wood floor feels warm through my shoes. There's no impact in my feet as I walk up to the coffee bar. It's late. The barista is wearing weariness in his eyes and the brown splotches of a long day on his apron. He's about to count t...
Do you have any idea How depressed You've made me feel? I cannot rest I cannot heal I pull Celestial Eyefuls From the sky But my smiles Aren't real
The Grass of The Grave
You fled Right about Where you bled out Dead with doubt You said a line of lies I didn't Remember There was the glint Of a red ember Fire in your eyes Now I realize They were Unsure Blinking blank Like fireflies As the sinking feeling sank In t...
One Scosche Of A Dose Will Leave You Comatose
Perhaps I've Had a lively lapse All I craft nowadays Are drafts While I smile and laugh And salivate Unable to create Bitter like an ingrate Sucking vinegar at dinner But at least I'm not a quitter I'm one god damn endearing Buccaneer...
Mr. Chen (cont.)
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Mr. Chen
His bushy white eyebrows catch some wind and battle with his eyelashes. He dresses simple, now seventy-eight years old, Mr. Chen wears only comfort clothing. Always reading but never saying much Mr. Chen likes to hide in thoughtful games. We meet at th...
Night and Day
When the heart persists You don't feel the planet's Tremendous twists Until it lifts Away And you no longer exist In its Night and day
Leaving A Body of Warmth
I still can't tell If there's supposed to be yolk inside the shell Or oyster, or chocolate, or a moistened esophagus Expelling voices and mist As the soul enters the cold Shedding its bodily interest
Dear God
Dear God, I'm tired of listening to man-kind make up sorry ass excuses for the vast lack of proof of your existence. Why can't you give me something concrete? The game Telephone taught me not to trust everything I heard when I was growing up. So yo...
Continuous Light
Why'm I A part of time? Life's like the day— Increasing, Peaking, Easing Naturally away Even when I'm weakening I ask for it to stay The heart is Dying in a darkness Like the evening Taken to awaken In a lengthening ray Of...
Letting Go
I fall slow, Hollow, Like a felled tree. There's no careful Way to say I wish you'd held me.
Unnatural Distortion
Morning fell from the night— forcing the wind to fence itself with long shadows of grass blades. The sun welded them into form— creating small, dark, sharp, crisscrossing opposites of its immense, dense, rightly round, brightly bound storm....
The Moon Is Yours
Dawn has Drawn An orange Flare Upon the fringe Of her hair Her stare Is the only sound In these silences; Its song surrounds Her like her irises Belong in green and white— Seen in my dream By a pond of moonlight Where summer Tendrils Becom...
Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance to the spinning Of the United States of America And to the republic for which it's winning One nation under fraud With greed and murder For oil
The Kind Kindle of Candle Hearts
The wax of kindness Melts warm drips Purely The finest For famined lips First kissed By its Clean water sips I'm simply blessed to persist Each time I see my miss I'm completely in bliss— You're the only one I've ever trul...
Limbs lie on lands soured Pestilence, well past death's hour On shuffles the vulture coward Under the sun he's begun to devour
Punctuational Indecision
Think about Out In the solar system,:—; In Even the immediate Trillion mile Radius Of your smile,:—; There's only us On Earth's crust. Maybe life is special after all.
For You
You are a Warm juniper Storm on Jupiter; A daughter of the sun; A tungsten star of water— Lighting where the rivers run.
Inanimate Enormousness
We can't be proven To exist only those who exist recognize existence as the world twists its inanimate enormousness Nothing is so unusual Yet set up so suitable as the thought that all you knew will ultimately be mutable you'll be known by...
Yes If you ask To trespass Let's laugh Until it hurts Until our weight Fades inert Like shadow shapes of fate And chocolate— Sharing a plate Of its innate dessert You turn in sleep Like Saturn Beautiful to keep; To earn Thick breaths are deep And ...
Daily Horoscope
Cruel Cocoon
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Cruel Cocoon
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Is it from Bose?? Tomorrow's TSV looks like a lovely present for Mother's Day.
Busy as always a the Q, although I did find time to have lunch with me Buddy (charlie Brook) see photo. Toby is fully recovered again and is running twice as fast to make up for lost time, thanks for your concern in your comments and on Twitter @dalefranklintv.
For a while now Tracey and I have had it in mind to move home, but with the state of the housing market and GCSE's (for the kids not us!)
We've decided to stay put for the foreseeable future – Working with Richard Jackson at the weekend really got me thinking about changes I'd like to make to our garden this year. Tracey meanwhile is pricing up a new kitchen and a possible extension! … Where's that Estate agents number?
Talking of Gardens – On Friday we have a fabulous Today's Special Value from Yankee Candles – it's the 18 piece "Secret Garden Votive Collection" (see photo).
It's a must-have and includes 16 wax samplers including all your floral fragrance favourites plus "A child's wish" and "Loves me Loves me not" with 2 glass Votive holders.
I imagine that all the Yankee devotees will be out in force to join myself and Rosa at Midnight Thursday for the launch. With a more than fair chance of perhaps receiving it in time for Mother's Day ?
This week, I thought I'd start a new "just for fun" photo competition – each week I'll post a close-up of an item available on QVC and then you can post your guesses as comments and I'll reveal the answer in the next blog – remember it's just for a bit of fun! Here is the first offering.
Good luck, Health and Happiness.
Dale x
11 Comments
February 28, 2013 at 7:14 pm -
February 28, 2013 at 7:29 pm -
Hi Dale
Looking forward to Yankee TSV. You are my favourite male presenter. Rosa always makes the candles come to life with her explanation of the various perfumes. See you at midnight.
March 1, 2013 at 2:31 pm -
hi dale a fan heater .hope you are well enjoying 2 weeks lazy holidays off from work doing nothing.sad new sabout julia roberts.but she will pull through.
March 3, 2013 at 10:18 pm -
Hi Dale
it looks like a bose system
love wendy
March 4, 2013 at 8:17 pm -
Hi Vivienne and many thanks for your kind comments – I hope we didn't disappoint you with the Yankee Shows – Rosa was on great form x
Hi Martin, Sorry you are not right but I see where you're coming from !
Hi Wendy – Yeesssss ! Got it it one – it's from the Bose Wave Music System, as you correctly guessed, Charlie rang me up to wind me up ! He said when you hovered your cursor over the photo it gave the answer !
Thanks for playing Dale x
March 5, 2013 at 6:16 pm -
Bother D, you've jumped in there too early fella! Some of us have had a busy few days don't ya know ………stripping!!! WALLPAPER D&G!! Got the decorators coming next week and, at their daily rates, I thought I'd do the stripping off! Can you picture it D?!! Anyhow, I was gonna guess 'Bose'. No, honestly, I was!
I didn't like that competition anyway ……. not silly enough for me, so I've made my own up. It's called the 'Substitute the caption in Charlie's speech bubble' competition!! And here's my entry (no smutty remarks please G!!):
"I know you're always going on about your chubby fingers buddy, but I think you've gone a bit too far with that diet!" Or how about:
"I bonely have eyes for you Daleo!" Or just simply:
"Bone appetite!"
Speaking of silly stuff, have you seen that 'Dance pony dance' advert? It's absolutely hilarious. Google it or search on YouTube. "Silly stuff. It matters"!!
Don't worry about me not winning your competition D, I won Julia's book competition. Did you hear? I'm well chuffed.
Bye for now
Hi G xx
March 6, 2013 at 8:58 pm -
D, I've got a late entry ………"It's a One Time Bonely!" LOL!!
March 7, 2013 at 7:27 am -
Morning Dale, Morning Ma,
Your comments were brilliant Ma; they had me laughing all day yesterday. I love the joke especially, brilliant xx
Have a nice weekend.
G x
March 7, 2013 at 11:50 am -
Marian and Gail, lovely to hear from you both – Ma I love your idea – I think I'll use it if I may !
Yes I've seen the ad – not as funny as the baby doing GangNam ? Xx
March 9, 2013 at 9:51 am -
Listen D, you can pinch anything of mine you like! Just one question though, who was the big kiss meant for at the end of your last comment??!!!!! X
Not seen the baby doing GangNam, I'll go check it out now. x
March 12, 2013 at 9:30 am -
Size definitely matters D, so I'll take the big one!! Kiss that is X


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Cuban Acquitted of Insider Trading Charges
Dallas Mavericks owner and AXS TV chairman Mark Cuban was found not guilty of insider trading charges Wednesday, ending a nine-year odyssey through the federal court system for the outspoken billionaire
Cuban, who Forbes magazine estimates is worth about $2.5 billion, was accused of selling his entire 6% stake (600,000 shares) of Canadian Internet startup Mamma.com in 2004 after learning about a private stock offering the company was planning from company executives. According to the initial suit, the Securities and Exchange Commission alleged Cuban avoided about $750,000 in losses by selling the shares ahead of the private offering. Private stock offerings by public companies generally result in a short-term drop in the stock price.
The SEC first brought the suit in 2008 and reinstated it in 2010 after the SEC appealed.
According to several reports, the jury in Dallas federal court deliberated for about four hours before returning the not guilty verdict. Cuban had been facing several million dollars in fines, but no jail time, if he were convicted.


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Barbershop's 'Operation Reborn': Gives haircuts for the homeless
A haircut for some can be a simple purchase, but for others, it can be a decision of putting food on the table or saving that extra money.
That's why barbers at Hair Science are making a difference in people's lives, the best way they know how: by offering free haircuts to homeless people in Anchorage.
"We are just trying to make an effort to get guys cleaned up, groomed, feed them a little bit, and hopefully put a message of empowerment in their mind," said Shawn Idom, owner of Hair Science.
It's called Operation Reborn where homeless Alaskans can come in to get a haircut, food and job help, including tips and lectures.
"Me and a bunch of business owners got together and we are just trying to impact the Anchorage community in a positive manner, basically on the employment matter because unemployment is really high up here," said Idom.
Idom has seen it first hand how a simple cut can change a person's life.
"As a barber, guys come into the shop down in the dumps. By the time you hand them the mirror after you cut their hair or shave them whatever the service you give them, they do a 360 as far as their personality and confidence," said Idom.
Sammy Komokhuk is no exception. Komokhuk talked about the ups and downs he has gone through and how his transformation leaves him grinning ear-to-ear.
"I have been homeless for 30 years, I live in a tent I live day-by-day. I don't have no appointments. I thank god I wake up every day'" said Komokuck. "I would like to say thanks to these people and the community for all they do for the homeless and the people who need help, I'm smiling."
With the help of volunteers at the event, Komokhuk hopes to get a job in a carving shop and hopefully one day give back to the barbershop.
"In the future, when I find a shop, I will have something beautiful to give them to hang up and say this is for what you guys do for people throughout the Anchorage area," said Komokhuk.
Operation Reborn will open their arms to the community on the second Sunday of every month.
If you would like to help, Idom says you can donate money or just help get the word out there so people know if they need a cut they can get one.
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The Baker report
Ron Baker, the Scott City red-shirt freshman for the Wichita State University Shockers, played 29 minutes in Thursday's 73-55 second-round victory over Pittsburgh in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Baker, The Telegram's 2011 Area Basketball Player of the Year, finished with 6 points, all on free throws (6-of-8) while he was 0-of-5 from 3-point shooting range. He had two rebounds, three assists, one steal and committed four fouls.


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A Delta flight from Orlando, Fla., landed safely in Atlanta after declaring an emergency because a part of the plane's wing was missing.
The Federal Aviation Administration says Flight 2412 landed at about 7:10 p.m. Sunday at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The airplane, a Boeing 757, stopped on the runway and was towed to the gate.
After the flight landed, Delta officials told the FAA that a four-foot by eight-foot panel from one of the airplane's wings was missing.
The FAA is investigating. There was no word from Delta on how many passengers were on the plane. No injuries were reported.
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On this day in TreeHugger....
2012: Making The Case For Resilient Design
I have never quite figured out what sustainable design is; the word has become so mushy and meaningless. But there is a big overlap with it and resilient design, a conscious choice to use simpler, repairable, resilient systems. More in TreeHugger
2011: How Tofu is Made (Video)
I'll admit it, I'm on a bit of a CHOW kick of late. From their video introduction to beekeeping to footage of the coolest seed bank ever, these guys manage to capture people's passion with a sense of both respect and charm. This latest video is no exception, as we explore how tofu is made, why so much tofu in the West sucks, and how to really enjoy this "noble protein". More in TreeHugger
2010: Sanaa, Yemen to Become World's First Capital City to Run Out of Water
Sanaa is home to 2 million people, and is growing fast--but experts say that if trends continue, it could be a ghost town in 20 years. More in TreeHugger
2009: Book Review: The Power of Less
I hate Leo Babauta. More in TreeHugger
2008: Ecocities of Tomorrow: A Visit to Freiburg
Freiburg has built its economy and reputation on being "Germany's greenest city." More in TreeHugger
2007: Andrew Maynard's Corb 2.0: Archigram Reborn
It is everything Archigram was forty years ago; an exciting, original revisit of how we treat where we live, how we define real estate. Imagine moving our houses around according to our activities, our whims, our friends, our crying babies. Imagine everyone being the penthouse and the next day being on the ground floor. More in TreeHugger
2006: Katrina Cottage: The New Urbanist Response
One response to the Katrina crisis is the Katrina Cottage, a 300 square foot house designed for displaced residents. Most temporary housing looks, well, temporary- it is unusual that such concern for quality of life is expressed in a solution. More in TreeHugger
2005: Griddle riddle: who's the best one of them all?
The choice between two "griddles", old-fashioned cast iron versus the lightweight, non-stick coated type, symbolizes the everyday personal decisions that affect national energy consumption. More in TreeHugger


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Nuit Blanche
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Where do you find love? If we knew, we would all know where to look. Sometimes all you need is a SIGN.
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Validation – a short film (16 min) about the magic of looking for the best in people:
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|Katrina Schnorr is a freelance clarinetist and private instructor in San Diego County. She is currently principal clarinetist with the San Diego City Ballet Orchestra. She works with her students on developing solid technique as well as providing them with a foundation in basic music theory. She has been teaching and performing professionally in San Diego for over 10 years. As a teacher and performer, Katrina aims to provide her students and her audience with an enriching musical experience.
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Worship There are many ways to describe worship. We experience it as an encounter with the presence of God, as the offering of gratitude for our faith in Jesus Christ, as our praise of the God who has claimed us as beloved children. However we define it, worship is an act of truly and faithfully living. Worship here at Palm lies at the heart of our community of faith and draws us together in the Spirit. Our services are centered in Christ, inspired by God's Word, filled with music, and strive to engage all those present to deepen our faith.
Worship is held every Sunday at 10:15 a.m. All people and ages are welcome. There is a Children's sermon and Children's Church time provided during our worship, as well as a Nursery for parents with children under the age of four who would like to take advantage of it. We look forward to welcoming you as we join in the Spirit of God to worship as a community of faith in Jesus Christ!
Sunday School We offer Sunday School classes for adults and all age children on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am to 10:00 am throughout the school year.
Youth You will find our youth activities for children up to the age of 17 listed in our weekly bulletin and Palm Leaves newsletter as well as posted on our website Calendar, News and Special Events pages. Each week at the start of Sunday School class, all ages gather together for a devotional time. This year our theme is Books of the Bible. A Sunday School teacher teaches about a book from the Bible, we pray and ask fun trivia questions like, How many books are in the Bible? The first Sunday of every month is a combined Sunday School class for all ages where we teach more about our opening devotion theme and play fun interactive games that get the youth thinking and moving! Each Sunday School year opens up with a themed Rally Day with a covered dish breakfast. Through out our Sunday School year we have fun events such as a teacher egg hunt where the teachers have a chance to win a doughnut party for their classroom. And to celebrate the end of a fun and faith driven year, we hold a closing program with certificates and a church picnic after worship for everyone. Any questions about our youth program and/or activities can be directed to Barb Master, our youth director, via the church office.
Music Music is at the heart of the Palm congregation and we are blessed to have an active and inspiring music program featuring vocal and instrumental choirs. We offer opportunities for musicians of all ages and experience levels to participate in the worship life of our church and share their talents with the congregation. We encourage singers and instrumentalists of all levels, regardless of experience, to share their musical talents with the congregation. Our choirs rehearse and perform from September through May. Click here for details of our choirs including the Senior Choir, Praise Team, Youth Choir, Senior Handbells, Junior Handbells, and our Brass Group.
Hearts of Palm The Hearts of Palms is a ministry which provides meals for members in need. If you are in need of a meal, please notify the church office and someone will get in contact with you. If you're interested in providing a meal, please call or email the church office to be placed on our meal provider list. You will then be contacted when a need arises. Please consider joining this ministry.
Prayer Chain The Prayer Chain is a group of our church members who have committed to praying for individuals with special prayer requests. The group is always looking for additional members. To join the group or to submit a prayer request, contact Nancy Hoffman at 610-845-7208. We find strength and healing through the power of prayer!
Ladies' Aid Society This women's group welcomes all the females and friends of the church. They meet monthly on the first Tuesday of the month at 1 PM for fellowship with one another and to check in on our home bound through regular visitations. The group also raised money for support to various church and community ministries. Please watch Palm Schwenkfelder Church's website for our upcoming events and fundraisers.
Men of Palm The Men of Palm work together: with the additional assistance of the women, youth, and friends of our Church; to sponsor an annual,and sometimes semi-annual, Chicken Barbeque Dinner fundraiser. The group is glad to welcome all who are interested in joining them in their endeavors.
Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts Palm Schwenkfelder Church is the charter organization for Boy Scout Troop 79 which is currently being lead by Scoutmaster Gary Hager. Our church also is host to two Girl Scout Troops the Brownies and Seniors. Please call the Church office for contact information for either of these groups.
Palm Country Day School
Palm Country Day School was established by the Palm Schwenkfelder Church in 1965. The preschool facility is an educational nondenominational activity of the church.


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Sun, 26 April 2015
Ep. 44 - Ex Machina, The Age of Adaline, Kung Fu Killer, Adult Beginners, Jared Leto's Joker, and a wrap up of all our events of the past week
In this week's episode of The CineSnob Podcast, the guys from CineSnob.net review "Ex Machina," "The Age of Adaline," "Kung Fu Killer," and "Adult Beginners." They also discuss Jared Leto and David Ayer's version of The Joker for "Suicide Squad" and recap their last week of movie-related events.
[0:00-19:19] Intro, Tommy Wiseau talk and Alamo Drafthouse events recap
Direct download: 44_-_Ex_Machina_The_Age_of_Adaline_Kung_Fu_Killer__Adult_Beginners.mp3
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Thu, 23 April 2015
Bonus Ep. 6 - Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy & Bill Corbett of RiffTrax and Tommy Wiseau, writer/director/producer/actor of "The Room"
In this special bonus episode of The CineSnob Podcast, CineSnob.net's Jerrod Kingery speaks not only with Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy & Bill Corbett from RiffTrax about their upcoming live riffing of the infamous film "The Room," but also with the enigmatic writer/director/producer/star of "The Room," Tommy Wiseau. The RiffTrax show will be beamed live to theaters in the United States and Canada on May 6, 2015 with an encore screening on May 12th.
To purchase tickets to see "The Room" riffed LIVE in theaters by RiffTrax on Wednesday, May 6, click here: http://riff.me/RoomTickets or visit RiffTraxLive.com.
Direct download: Bonus_Ep._6_-_Mike_Nelson_Kevin_Murphy__Bill_Corbett_of_RiffTrax_and_Tommy_Wiseau_of__The_Room_.mp3
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Sat, 18 April 2015
Ep. 43 - Unfriended, discussing the new Star Wars and Batman v Superman trailers, the Wonder Woman director swap, a wrap-up of our Pee-wee's Big Adventure screening, and looking ahead to Tommy Wiseau
In this week's episode of The CineSnob Podcast, the guys from CineSnob.net review "Unfriended." They also discuss the new "Star Wars" and "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" trailers, Michelle MacLaren's exit from "Wonder Woman," a recap of our "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" screening at Alamo Drafthouse, and Jerrod teases his upcoming interview of the one and only Tommy Wiseau of "The Room."
Direct download: 43_-_Unfriended.mp3
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Sun, 5 April 2015
Ep. 42 - Furious 7, Going Clear, Paul Feig to direct a Play-Doh movie, a live-action Winnie The Pooh movie is coming, and Netflix picks
In this week's episode of The CineSnob Podcast, the guys from CineSnob.net review "Furious 7" and "Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief." They also discuss an upcoming Play-Doh movie directed by Paul Feig, an upcoming live-action "Winnie the Pooh" film, and give their Netflix picks for the month.
[0:00-12:09] Intro, our Pee Wee's Big Adventure Movie Party at Alamo Drafthouse
Direct download: 42_-_Furious_7__Going_Clear.mp3
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