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1. Journey to the West Side of the Island – Balik Pulau
Usually sidelined in favour of delicious street food, heritage sites and bustling tourist spots in Georgetown, Balik Pulau has more than a few aces up its sleeves. The Balik Pulau asam laksa (Nan Guang) for example, deserves more than mere compliments (and a few grumbles along the half hour-odd journey there). Wash everything down with a glass of fresh nutmeg juice, plus some durians on the side as desserts. Better yet? Venture over to the Tropical Fruit Farm for a feast of fresh fruits or juices, Bao Sheng Durian Farm for a durian buffet, or even Ghee Hup Nutmeg Factory for an educational (and shopping) tour of fresh nutmeg produce.
2. Watch Sunset from Different Sides of the Island
One of the cheapest (well, almost free actually) way to spend the evening in between meals would be to watch the sun sets from different angles. Try Batu Ferringhi beach right beyond the gardens of PARKROYAL or from up above the hills at Bukit Genting where you can savour delectable Thai food (try their stuffed crab shells) while waiting for the sun to set.
3. Stuff Yourself Silly with Penang Street Food. Day & Night.
There are probably 1001 food recommendations (or double that) if you ask different person, especially true blue Penangites. For the best Char Kuey Teow in town, the list would have gone beyond 5, or even 10. But personal favourite of mine is the one along Jalan Burmah named Sin Hwa Coffee Shop opposite of Pulau Tikus police station, while some might argue that Ah Leng Char Kuey Teow along Jalan Dato Keramat or Lorong Siam's old uncle stall is much better. However, if you are one who frequents Lorong Selamat's or Sister Char Kuey Teow, then you don't know what you're missing.
Some of the best spots for everything-in-one, ie: Food courts or a collection of hawker stalls are New Lane hawker stalls after dark off Macalister Road near to Sunway Hotel, Batu Lanchang Market Food Court from morning until evening near Jelutong, Pulau Tikus wet market after dark (with a killer Char Kuey Teow as well), and Esplanade during day time for the Mee Sotong, or night time for the Pasembur (also known as Indian rojak).
4. Unleash your Creative Self! Charmed by the Penang Street Arts & Heritage Trail
A marvelous new addition to the already very photogenic Georgetown are the iconic street arts; featuring wall murals, and iron caricatures depicting the nostalgic lifestyle of Penang back in the yesteryear's, and how preservation of tradition and culture is of utmost importance to move forward. Best thing is, make your way over to the Tourism Information Centre at the Whiteaways Arcade along Beach Street and grab a map with all the locations mapped out clearly; so you can go on foot or better yet, rent a bicycle and have fun posing with your favourite paintings around town!
5. Relive the Olden Days where the Peranakan Resided
Pinang Peranakan Mansion is a splendid spot for some history lessons, plus absolutely stunning for photography activities. An entrance fee of around RM20 per person is expected; with a guide telling stories behind every room, furniture, ornament and painting. If you are feeling slightly warm after the ordeal, then walk a short distance to Little India where you can down some absolutely refreshing mango lassi, masala tea and a vadai (Indian snack made of chickpeas/lentil) or two at Sri Ananda Bahwan.
6. Chomp on Hainanese Chicken Chop & More @ Sin Kheng Aun Restaurant
Hands down one of the most authentic places for a delicious Hainanese lunch in town, Sin Kheng Aun @ Chulia Lane serves up an impressive array of traditional Hainanese cooking; from the perennial favourite batter-coated chicken chop to pomfret cooked in 'gulai tumis'; a spicy and sour broth that goes extremely well with rice or vermicelli noodles. Still craving for more Hainanese food? Try Hai Onn along Burmah Road or Chinese Recreation Club further down the same road. The 'roti ayam' or deep fried bread stuffed with minced chicken (conventionally served with pork, but CRC is a pork-free outlet) and dipped into Worchestershire sauce with chopped bird's eye chillies. Great snack to kill off the random hunger pangs.
7. Enjoy a cup of latte or a scoop of irresistible Gula Melaka ice-cream @ China House, Beach Street
Gradually growing to be one of the hottest spot for all-day dining, China House has everything; preserved exterior and interior façade from the colonial days, stark white and clean structures with a dash of quirkiness within the air-conditioned premise, a pond at the back portion of the café and a gallery on the first floor. Oh, and did I mention they have an impressive artillery of freshly-baked cakes, pastries and warm meals from the kitchen? Go for the Gula Melaka shake; a guaranteed crowd pleaser with a nice balance of salty and sweet.
8. Forget about the Malls. Stroll around Chowrasta Market @ Penang Road instead.
Long forgotten by the newer generations, this half a century's old market along Penang road stood out more because of its prominence near to the famous Cendol stall at Joo Hooi café than anything. If you happen to drop by, don't miss the colourful range of preserved fruits and pickles sold at the multitude of stalls within the market and around the vicinity. Then, hop over to the stall serving 'ais tingkap' or window sherbet right adjacent to the market, on Lebuh Tamil; essentially an icy cold pink-coloured rose syrup beverage with bits of chewy basil seeds (selasih) and coconut flesh thrown in for good measure.
9. Dine like a King in a Forest by the Beach?
Most people have lamented that there is no good food along Batu Ferringhi, and that the place only caters to tourists. How wrong. Beyond PARKROYAL and before you reach Hard Rock Hotel, you will see a huge garden on your right. The restaurant is named Ferringhi Garden; a beautiful bungalow surrounded by lush greeneries and serving an impressive Western feast with wine. Perfect for any occasion, Ferringhi Garden is a spot that you should not miss if you are ever traveling to Batu Ferringhi.
10. Fall into a Deep Slumber @ PARKROYAL Penang
An absolutely endearing experience, we had nothing but praises for the 3D/2N Staycation at PARKROYAL Penang. A Grand Deluxe room with an unobstructed sea view from the balcony of our room, a beautifully-landscaped garden that seamlessly connects the lobby to the beach, delicious spread of buffet breakfast every morning and strategic location that encourages walking around Batu Ferringhi town to savour the sights and sounds of the night market in the evening.
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Last fall, about 700 of us threw caution to the wind and raised $62,000 so that 62 Ethiopian women could leave sex trafficking, get job training, a new home, and a new life. It was thrilling, stunning, and breathtaking for me. It changed my life. In fact, it has launched me on a whole new adventure that I can't wait to tell you about (but you'll have a to wait a little longer). Perhaps the greatest part of Rim to Rim was that it didn't stop there. Read the story below from my friend Meridith, a mom-turned-lunatic who has decided to create some ripples of her own. I simply can't believe this stuff. God is actually making all things new, and inviting us along. Utter lunacy.
by Meridith Foster
Sometimes a rock gets dropped in the pond of your life. When Steve ran Rim to Rim and shared about it with us, it was a bit more like a meteor shower. I'm learning when that happens, it's good to look up and pay attention.
Scanning the radio one day in August, I heard a program about a group of hostages in the Sinai Desert. They played audio of their phone calls and pleas for help. I had heard stories of the millions around the world who are enslaved, but this brought it to life. By the time the program ended, I felt overwhelmed at the thought of those who were suffering at that moment. I said the words that maybe you've thought too. "God, I don't know what I could do. But if I can help, show me what to do." A rock had dropped in my pond.
I'm a wife and a mom, and two days later I was right back in the middle of momville. But the people in the story stayed on my mind. The young girls trafficked in India, the children lured into sex trafficking here in the U.S. What was happening to them while I was making beds and cleaning bathrooms? The phone rang and it was a friend from WBGL, the radio station where I work. She had an idea, something we could do to help victims of sex trafficking. And she wondered if I would lead the project.
It was weird. I felt atypically emotional. I knew it wasn't a coincidence. This conversation was directly connected to what I had prayed two days before. She started to explain something about running in the Illinois Marathon, raising funds, and helping restore sex trafficking victims. I just said, "Whatever it is, the answer is yes." This was a God thing. Another rock in my pond.
Even knowing it was a God thing, I felt scared. What could I do? I get overwhelmed getting dinner on the table. I started doing the math. What would fit in my schedule? What would be doable? I could walk in a race and talk my kids into walking with me. And we might be able to raise $5,000. That seemed pretty safe.
And then I opened up my email and saw Steve's blog, and read about Rim to Rim. I started to feel uncomfortable when I got to "What feels a little unreasonable? What are you pretty sure you can't pull off? Who might you be able to help?"
This time, it was a boulder. I felt the same feeling I'd had in the car two days before. Suddenly, it wasn't enough to figure out what I could pull off in my own strength. Steve was running the Grand Canyon. The. Grand. Canyon. If I really wanted to honor those who are suffering, I needed to be willing to do something unreasonable. Maybe even something that involved a little lunacy.
You can probably guess what's happened since then. More than 400 fellow lunatics (400!!!) have signed up to walk and run various distances and races during the Illinois Marathon weekend on April 24-26. Moms, dads, kids, cousins, co-workers, and grandmothers who've never run before. A state senator is running with us. My 6, 7 and 9 year old daughters are running. My youngest even wrote to The President to see if he could squeeze the 5K into his schedule. We are hoping to raise $50,000 to help Abolition International build a unique restorative care facility outside Nashville, TN. It will be a place where young girls rescued from sex trafficking will experience the love and intensive care necessary to heal. After-care providers from around the world will come to this facility and learn the skills needed to bring restoration to victims in other countries. The ripple effect of these rocks is literally reaching around the world.
I am so grateful that Steve ran Rim to Rim, and shared about it with us. He dropped a big rock in the pond, and it doesn't have to stop here. You can be a part of it. You can donate to support my daughters and me as we run by clicking here. Don't stop there, though. Ask yourself some questions: What rocks has God dropped into my life lately? What am I pretty sure I can't pull off? That thing might be the next rock that needs to be plopped in the pond. There's no way to know how far the ripples will go.
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First of all I just want to quickly apologise for the lack of posts in these last few weeks. I have been revising lots as I have had mocks and controlled assessments and been working nonstop, plus it's been hard with publishing my posts as Lucy has been away from home a lot this month. With that all said, now let's start with this post!
As some of you may know, I am easily drawn to shopping for cute unique things. I came across sigh designs after following Polly for ages on instagram so I got to see all of her new products that she was creating. Polly is such a fab artist so it's lovely to see her business and designs grow.
I have just brought myself a new rose gold 64gb Iphone 6 after working hard and after my phone completely died on me. I knew straight away when looking for a case to look at Polly's products as they're all super creative and original.
I thought this case was perfect for me as my favourite drink is hot chocolate and I love all the quirkiness of it. At first I was a bit hesitant to order a case because they are £14 each, however the prices are fair considering how Polly designs every single one by hand and then her designs are printed by a company.
Each phone case are neatly packaged and well protected and for an added touch it even included a cute thank you note by Polly herself. The phone cases themselves come with clear sides to suit your phone perfectly and then to protect the design itself, it has a clear top layer over it. Every case is also sprayed with a special coating which should allow them to last for months.
On Polly's website she sells phone cases for a good variety of phones, pocket mirrors, makeup bags, mugs and the cutest notebooks so I hope you check it out for yourselves here. (sighh.bigcartel.com)
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Last week ( or was it the week before) our local supermarket had lots of reduced price Offal. I bought three lambs hearts on one package 45p and liver ( I actually bought 5 packages because there was loads there) at 9p per package. Bunged them all into the freezer until I could decide what to do with it all.
Yesterday I decided to have a go at making faggots from some of the above. I used a variation on the one Frugal queen (blogger) has posted and it was so simple and very very tasty.
So here goes :-
1)In a large mixing bowl I added a packet of sage and onion stuffing mix and boiling water - just left that to cool a bit.
2)minced three hearts ( I did remove the pipes but not the fat) and a packet of the liver together. ( it was ox liver so I thought that might be very strong).
3)mix the meat and the cooled stuffing together and form into (billiard ball sized) balls cook in a low oven ( reg4)for about 30-40 mins.
4) cut two onions into thick slices and sprinkled over the top, followed by a thick gravy. back into the oven for another 1/2 hour .
delicious. This made 16 faggots and we used two per person... ps my OH really doesn't like offal AT ALL. Naturally I did not tell him what these were made of
Meaty faggots
You all seem to be such proficient chefs. Well here is a place to share some of that cooking knowledge. Or do you have a cooking problem? Ask away. Jams and chutneys go here too.
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Sounds delicious, I will have a go at them, ......... although I think Doofaloofa will again be disappointed with the content of this thread, perhaps we could have other threads, like big bangers, impressive sausages or my particular favourite Tongan dish of mutton flaps
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Sounds simple and delicious!
Definitely have to try this except it will be with pig offal, as I get given loads for the pets!
Definitely have to try this except it will be with pig offal, as I get given loads for the pets!
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What the hell!
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Written in November 2015
A year has come and gone and a lot has changed. 2015 to me was a year reserved for self-discovery. The purpose of this year was to become comfortable in who I am, what I want to be and where I want to go. And to find these answers not in others, but in myself, alone. I consider this year to be the year in which I opened up spaces to not just feel emotions but to make myself realize how every life event impacts me internally and how it changes the way I feel. And I did this by observing myself from far away as I went through everyday life. I tried to keep myself separate, completely separate from what my mind said and immediately, I saw amazing results. Every time I came across something that made me feel miserable, I viewed my internal feelings in a movie-like format through the New Insight meditation I wrote about last year. It made me see solutions. It made me an observer in my own life. I was no longer just a sufferer of events but also an observer, and that changed everything.
When I began the smile project last year, it was the second thing I had done in my life which didn't make any sense to my brain at all. Analytically speaking, it seemed like the most useless thing to do.
"Who does that anyway? Recording things that make you smile? What a loser! Must not have anything better to do in life."
I remember these noises originating from my own head very vividly. I remember them because I had listened to them all my life and still felt unaccomplished and unhappy. So I broke through that by doing something that my mind thought was completely useless. And immediately, a new world of hope and love appeared in front of my eyes. It was the most magical experience. It wasn't easy though.
I realized that negative events have much more impact on me than the positive ones. When something good happens, I am not as happy about it. But when something goes wrong, I am often lost in questioning my abilities. Let me explain with an example from my smile project. Last December, I got a $60 raise. It was pretty small and I wasn't really dancing around about it. I was questioning whether that is big enough to be celebrated and whether I should include that in my smile project or not. Eventually, I decided to. Afterwards, I kept thinking about my hesitation and did some analysis.
I asked myself how would I have acted if my pay was decreasing by the same amount. My immediate answers pointed fingers at my abilities. I realized that I would have raised questions such as,
"Why is this happening to me?
What am I doing wrong?
Am I not good enough?
Am I not performing well at work?"
But then I stopped and asked myself why am I not thinking the exactly opposite when the money in my pocket is increasing? Why are my thoughts now saying, "What can you do with an extra $60 per month anyways? Buy yourself a few more lunches?" and not
"Omg, you must be doing really really well at work.
You must be great.
Everyone must love your work.
OMG!! You are so awesome."
I wondered about that for a while and realized that there is something completely strange here. I observed my behaviour in other events too and found the same thing repeating itself. I realized that I let the bad weigh me down but do not let the good make me feel better. A kind bus driver vs a rude one. Which one I remember? The rude one. I mean how can you forget someone who is so rude? You can though, I realized. By feeling the kindness of one human being more the rudeness of the other. By letting that kindness get to your heart much faster than the rudeness. I carried on this observational experiment for about 2-3 months and whenever my mind went to rant on and on about how terrible this world was, I corrected myself repeatedly by providing examples from things that had made me smile and people who were kind to me. What I realized was that two things happen everyday:
- The things we see as "bad"
- And the things we see as "good"
However, what happens at certain points in life is that we start focusing on the "bad" more and keep convincing ourselves that this is just how the world is. And that's not true. We need to have the energy left in us to be able to see the both and carry on only with things that make us feel awesome about ourselves, the people we love and the world. That is it. So it took me a lot of time and energy to fight against my mind and correct myself whenever I went off the track and said, "Life sucks." A phrase I had used repeatedly in life like people chanting Om Namah Shivaye in a temple everyday. I had no idea why I felt that way but something definitely felt off and that is why I had been searching for the answers for years.
After a few months of fighting my mind, I had it all straightened out. If a building is falling on you, there's not much you can do rather than running. But even after all your efforts to get out of there, you get trapped, it's not your fault. Life is going to happen and sometimes you'll feel completely stuck but it's not the end of the world.
Even to this day, when I get too caught up in thoughts, I try to remind myself of all that's gone well throughout the day rather than the one event that's bothering me. Even better, I try to go into complete silence with my own body and breath and see what my heart says in this silence. After I finished off the smile project on my site last year in December, I continued with it for a few months, first at the daily level, then weekly, then monthly and then seasonally. I have been out of touch with writing about it in the past few months but there is one thing I never forget:
"No matter what happens in life, you must always smile."
So I do that. I have to cry sometimes of course but at the end of it all, I know I must try to smile because that is the only way to live a happy life. A smile is it! And since I am flower anyway, it is in my hereditary nature to smile. And to smile so widely that it reaches the depth of people's hearts, regardless of whether they want it to reach there or not. To me, that is Love. Pure Love.
If there is one thing I must convey to the rest of the world through this experience on my own, it is this:
"To reach true love and hold it in your arms day after day after day, you must rise above your thoughts and reach your heart. That's where freedom, love and happiness are."
I will be opening a Smile Project Program sometime in the future to help others do the same. If you are interested in getting help to change your life around, feel free to sign up on my Programs page and you will be notified when the program opens.
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"Cuba's decrepit electricity grid suffered 188 days of significant blackouts in 2004, 224 in 2005, 3 in 2006, and 0 in 2007. This dramatic improvement was due to a nationwide efficiency program, a crash program of switching to a majority of distributed generation, and reorganizing grid architecture around islandable netted microgrids. This success could be instructive for failing grids like those in Iraq and Afghanistan" [1]
"Many myths about renewable energy refuse to die. In a recent interview with Bloomberg News, Thomas Pyle, president of the Institute for Energy Research (a group backed by the fossil fuel industry), describes renewable energy as a pipe dream, saying that solar energy is "ineffective, expensive and unreliable."
Naysayers are also quick to point out that the electricity grid is so complex that it cannot function without the base level of power that coal and nuclear power plants provide. However, microgrids like the one at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) that serve a specific geographic area and leverage customers' ability to use power more intelligently, may be the ultimate solution that puts these myths to rest.
At a time when solar energy has grown exponentially, cut module costs fourfold in three years, and become cost-competitive in quite a few areas around the world, Pyle's concern of effectiveness and expense is being flipped on its head. The remaining concern of reliability may soon be overcome, as well. The sun does not always shine and the wind does not always blow, but microgrids can smooth out the variability of renewable energy generation—and they're far more resilient than dependence on giant power stations whose failure loses a billion watts in milliseconds, often for weeks or months.
The electric grid must evolve in response to aging infrastructure, national security risks, and environmental concerns. To ensure the grid's evolution into a healthy, sustainable, and efficient electric system powered by renewable energy, customers must understand the implications of an intelligent grid and become involved in this dynamic system. Students and staff at UCSD have become an integral part of one of the nation's largest experiments in microgrids.
Microgrids are the foundation for a revolutionary electric system that ensures reliability by focusing on the customer. By creating a feedback loop between the utility and the end user, microgrids become powerful tools in supply and demand. Just as knowledge has been revolutionized by the power of individual contributions (Wikipedia has had millions of participants that shape our collective knowledge), our energy ecosystem can be transformed similarly. Because of the importance of these evolving systems, RMI is partnering with key institutions to prove that creative microgrid application can be as reliable as the status quo, if not more so. The Power of Microgrids
Microgrids are subsets of the greater grid and usually include their own generation (such as photovoltaics, wind turbines, and fuel cells), their own demand (lights, fans, televisions, computers, etc.) and often the ability to modulate it to match price and priority, and perhaps even storage capability (such as batteries or the distributed storage in electrified vehicles). What makes the microgrid unique is that it intelligently coordinates and balances all these technologies. When the microgrid detects a sudden drop in solar generation, it can ramp up a backup natural gas cogenerator or even temporarily and unobtrusively turn off noncritical air conditioners. If wind generation exceeds demand, the microgrid can signal the system and users to charge additional electric vehicles. This intricate dance among supply, demand, and storage can enable a cleaner and more resilient future.
Microgrids are already demonstrating their ability to manage variable generation. Microgrid projects from Korea to Denmark to California and Hawai'i all carry the singular purpose of demonstrating the art of the possible. Denmark has been piloting a "cellular" grid structure—stress-tested annually by pulling microgrids' plug from the main grid to make sure critical loads stay on (they do). Cuba used microgrids, distributed generation, and efficient use to cut its serious blackout days from 224 in 2005 to zero in 2007—and then sustain vital services in 2008 while two hurricanes in two weeks shredded the eastern grid.
The microgrid at UCSD has already proved that it strengthens the university's — and the local grid's — resilience. In 2009, when the rest of the utility grid was threatened by wildfires, UCSD was able to go from a 3 megawatt net importer to a 2 megawatt net exporter in 30 minutes by turning down its 4,000 non-critical thermostats by a few degrees while increasing onsite generation. UCSD's actions played a critical role in keeping the whole area's lights on. Moving Forward
Transforming our dirty, insecure, obsolescent, fossil-fuel-dominated grid to a clean, dynamic, resilient, modern, and renewable-focused grid is a herculean task. The 120-year-old machine has tremendous inertia, and its operations will not change overnight. However, the U.S. military, which manages risk astutely and does not take change lightly, is embracing microgrids as a critical initiative. Assistant Secretary of Defense Paul Stockman told Congress in May that military tests of microgrids are proving to "reduce the vulnerability of our power supplies to disruption" and can serve as examples for communities and practices.
In 2008, the military recognized that the aging infrastructure and vulnerable architecture of the current grid represent a significant risk to mission continuity and national security. In a multi-year program called SPIDERS (Smart Power Infrastructure Demonstration for Energy Reliability and Security), military teams across the country have embarked on proving the operational feasibility and the benefits of a more resilient grid based on microgrid applications.
Dr. Bill Waugaman, the military's National Laboratories liaison, speaks about microgrids with an air of urgency. To him, it is clear that microgrids will ensure the military's continued resilience in modern times. Waugaman's vision for the SPIDERS program also includes a new paradigm of utility operations that will benefit the whole nation. With RMI support to document best practices and in bringing key stakeholders together, the military and a growing number of institutions are planting the seed that renewable resources can successfully be integrated into our power supply—saving money, cutting pollution, improving health, increasing reliability, and strengthening national security. Growing that seed to fruition will require broad creativity and participation in the grid of the future."


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From Kingfisher to Guthrie, we traveled 30 miles on Rt. 33. This is one of many of Oklahoma's white-knuckled, take-your-life-in-your-hands roads. While there have been some upgrades, for many long stretches the lanes are only 10-feet wide, there is no safety edge outside the white line, and there are no shoulders. The white line marks the edge of the pavement, and then it drops off at a sharp angle into a deep ditch. The road is heavily used by large oil and gas industry drilling equipment and oversized loads on 18-wheelers that travel at high speeds. If anything goes slightly wrong, you have a choice between being wrecked in a head-on collision on the highway or being wrecked in the ditch. The very morning we returned home, two first-year junior-high school English teachers, ages 24 and 27, were killed on Rt. 33 in a head-on collision east of Guthrie while carpooling to school. Ironically, the road at the location of the collision has been slightly improved.
Looking south down the length of the lake.
The sun setting across the lake.
Academy Road, which leads south from the west side to Guthrie to Liberty Lake, is a 5-mile unimproved dirt and gravel road. There are both good and bad things about Liberty Lake. The good is that the lake is away from the city and in a beautiful, rural setting. Unfortunately, water levels are low, again about 6 feet, and the boat ramp is closed. The bad points are several. The grounds have next to no facilities, no water at the sites nor even a hydrant in the campground, and poor maintenance. The only water is a hose on the side of the gatekeeper's building. There are no restrooms or showers, but the porta-potties had just been serviced and were clean. There is apparently only one site with electric, and with the campground built on the side of a hill, only a couple sites where an RV can be leveled, making most of the sites primitive. There are no shortage of regulations, which are enumerated in a fine-print, two-sided tri-fold flyer, and also no shortage of fees. Day use of the park is $3.00, but free for seniors. Camping for up to 7 days is $14 a day with no facilities, or $17 on the one site with electric. There is no seniors' discount for camping. The boat ramp fee is $5.
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Some of you may have noticed that over the last two weeks I have completely redone my contributions to Year A on the Chabanel Psalms Website. These new compositions are all being named in honor of the English Martyrs.
I've noticed that, quite often, the Year A Psalms have a special connection with the Saints after which they are named.
For instance, the antiphon "I love you, Lord, my strength" was named in honor of Blessed John Beche (†1539), an Abbot who was hung, drawn, and quartered. Blessed John Beche, then, knew well the meaning of the prayer that proclaimed God as our strength. Blessed Beche also showed that he loved God, by suffering so much.
Another example would be this Psalm:
God the LORD has spoken and summoned the earth,
from the rising of the sun to its setting.
"Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you,
for your holocausts are before me always."
"If I were hungry, I would not tell you,
for mine are the world and its fullness.
Do I eat the flesh of strong bulls,
or is the blood of goats my drink?"
"Offer to God praise as your sacrifice
and fulfill your vows to the Most High;
then call upon me in time of distress;
I will rescue you, and you shall glorify me."
. . . named in honor of Blessed Thomas Johnson (†1537), a Carthusian monk who was starved to death.
I hope you will take the time to explore Year A on the Chabanel Psalms Website.


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Sri Lanka (ශ්රී ලංකාව)
Well, we made it to Sri Lanka in the end. It only took us 9 years since we originally planned to go. It was ace. Very relaxed, the people are super-friendly, lots of interesting stuff to see, good food, nice beaches, English universally spoken, wildlife... The list goes on and on!


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In-Pit Crushing and Conveying (IPCC)
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Soak up the splendour of the Italian lakes
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Soak up the splendour of the Italian lakes and the surrounding
Swiss mountains, on an
escorted rail tour that centres on scenic beauty, from the stunning Centovalli Railway
route to the sublime shores of lakes Orta, Maggiore and Como.
Our tour begins today at our dedicated Departure Office in London St Pancras, where you meet your group and Tour Manager. From here, we travel by Eurostar to Paris, enjoying a light meal and drinks as part of our Standard Premier Class experience. On arrival in Paris, we change trains and continue to Turin by rail, where we overnight. We enjoy our first dinner together in the hotel this evening.
After breakfast today, we continue our journey by rail, travelling via Milan to Stresa. On arrival in Stresa, we transfer by coach to Pettenasco, a delightful town on the shores of Lake Orta, and our home for the next seven nights. Lake Orta is one of Italy's lesser-known treasures, and offers a quiet charm, with unspoilt Pettenasco a tranquil and historic destination. The Alps prove a fine backdrop for the town, adding to its attractive appeal alongside the sparkling waters of the lake. We stay at the 4-Star Hotel L'Approdo, situated close to its own private beach, with stunning waterfront views.
Our excursion today is to nearby Isola San Giulio. Topped with a peaceful wood and an enchanting 12th century chapel that dominates the island, Isola San Giulio is home to a small enclave of Benedictine nuns. After free time to discover the wonders of the island under your own steam, we continue by boat to Orta San Guillo, where we enjoy some free time.
Today's full-day excursion takes us on one of Europe's most scenic railways, the narrow-gauge Centovalli Railway, on an excursion to Locarno in Switzerland. We start with a coach transfer from our hotel to Domodossola, where we board this wonderful train for a delightfully scenic Standard Class journey across the border to the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland. The line threads its way across 'a hundred valleys' that give the railway its name, all the while passing through outstanding scenery of idyllic landscapes. We pass over deep ravines and gushing waterfalls, and alongside thick forests and through sleepy villages during the journey.
On arrival in Locarno, you are free to have lunch and explore at your leisure. As well as a picturesque Old Town, Locarno has beautiful subtropical gardens filled with palm trees and exotic flowers, lakeside promenades and great shopping under the arcades of the Piazza Grande.
Later we cruise back down Lake Maggiore to Stresa - a splendid way to take in your surroundings on the homeward journey. We then return to Pettenasco by coach, in time for dinner at our hotel this evening.
On Day 5, we venture to the ever fashionable city of Milan. After a guided tour, you are free to explore the city at leisure.
Our excursion today takes us to another of Italy's best-loved lakes, the incredible Lake Como. Located in the foothills of the Italian and Swiss Alps, Como is Italy's deepest lake. Set within picturesque, almost fjord-like, scenery, Lake Como has, for centuries, been a popular destination for Italians escaping the heat of the cities, and as a result there are many historic and beautiful villas lining the shores, such as the Villa Carlotta and the Villa D'Este. The area's beauty has made it hugely popular with celebrities, who have chosen to make Como their second or third home, while Lake Como has featured as a location for the recent James Bond film, Casino Royale.
We first transfer by coach to Cadenabbia, a village on the shores of the lake, where we join a boat to Bellagio, a charming peninsula town that juts out into the lake. Bellagio has magnificent views across the crystal blue waters, and is one of the oldest tourist towns in Italy. Though the entire of Lake Como area is renowned for its intrinsic ambiance, Bellagio in particular has always stood out due to its unique location. You are free to explore Bellagio at your own pace, before continuing by boat to Como, on the southern tip of the lake. You have free time to explore; take in the 12th century city walls and historic city centre with a stroll, or perhaps visit the cathedral, a grand building that dominates the town. Alternatively, this may be the perfect opportunity to simply sit in a local café with an espresso - with its relaxed atmosphere, Como is a prime spot for people-watching.
Today we take our first excursion to one of the blissful Italian lakes, starting with the shimmering waters of Lake Maggiore.Having welcome visitors since the 19th century, Lake Maggiore and its surrounding villages have a 'Belle Epoque' feel in their design, with pretty promenades and sunbaked villas adding to the charm of already alluring lakeside resorts.
Our time here includes a visit to the stunning Borromean Islands, which are only accessible by boat. Starting at Stresa, we first explore Isola Bella, home of the exquisite Borromeo Palace. Here, we have a guided tour of the sumptuous palace and its immaculate grounds, soaking up the splendour of its Baroque architecture and lavish interior design, all set within magnificent Italian-style gardens. Our next stop is the tiny Isola dei Pescatori, a permanently-inhabited island - by fewer than a hundred people - of narrow cobbled alleyways and pretty buildings. It is thought to have been first inhabited in the 10th century, and today there are approximately 50 permanent residents on the island. It boasts a fine selection of restaurants in which to enjoy lunch, with many menus loyal to the island's rich fishing heritage.
We enjoy an afternoon exploring the charming island at leisure, before cruising back to Stresa, from where we return to Pettenasco.
Your final day by Lake Orta is free to relax. Nicknamed by some in-the-know Italians 'La Cenerentola' ('Cinderella'), the lake has the reputation of an overlooked, yet far more beautiful sister to some of the better-known bodies of water in the Italian lake district. This evening, we enjoy a farewell dinner together at our hotel, providing the opportunity to share our favourite experiences from a delightful lakeside tour.
We bid a fond farewell to Italy today, as we transfer to Stresa by coach. From here, we travel by rail to Dijon, where we overnight. On Day 10, we complete our journey by rail, travelling to Paris, where we board the Eurostar to London. On arrival, our tour concludes.
For this tour, we recommend arriving to, and departing from, London Gatwick or London Heathrow airport (LGW or LHR). London Gatwick is approximately 30 miles from your start and end point, and London Heathrow is approximately 19 miles from your start and end point.
It is your responsibility to check and fulfil the passport, visa, health and immigration requirements applicable to your itinerary. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel, or incur any other loss because you have not complied with any passport, visa, immigration requirements or health formalities. You agree to reimburse us in relation to any fines or other losses which we incur as a result of your failure to comply with any passport, visa, immigration requirements or health formalities.
You may check in at the first hotel on your itinerary anytime after 14:00; your Tour Manager will be available between 16:00 and 18:00. However, if you are arriving later, you can meet your Tour Manager before dinner from 19:00.
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Delicious meals included
Exciting excursions and free time to explore
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There is a forty five day moratorium, starting June 13, that suspends city council approval of any development inconsistent with the General Plan, which is for a maximum of 2 homes per acre. This will give the city time to rezone the Deer Hill site to match the General Plan, as ordered by the Appeals Court in February, after the city illegally tried to deny citizens the right to vote on the project. At the special council meeting on Wednesday June 13, the city attorney tried to include an exception to the 45 day-moratorium, which would have made the Terraces exempt from the moratorium. Ivor Samson strongly objected to the exception; Mike Anderson and Cam Burks agreed to exclude the exception; Don Tatzin argued for about an hour to allow the exception but finally gave in.
The developer resubmitted the 315 Terraces apartments application on June 15. Ultimately approval or denial of that project will be up to the city council. It Is likely that the developer has no intention of building the apartments. All his past projects are single family residences, http://obrienhomes.net/about-us/past-projects.php
The O'Brien Land Company funded the Yes on Measure L campaign because the 44 homes are what they know how to build, what they wanted to build and maximize their profits.
Three things to note:
- The Opportunities and Constraints analysis in 2006, together with the average slope calculation in 2008, showed 14 homes as maximum for the property.
- The site rezone will be considered first by the Planning Commission before it makes its recommendations to the city council. Three options are likely to be reviewed – R20, R40 and R65 (see definitions below) – at the Planning Commission's next meeting, Monday June 25 from 7:00 PM-11:00 PM at the Lafayette Parks & Recreation Sequoia Room, 500 St. Mary's Road, Lafayette. The city council will take up this matter at a later date.
(Be aware that each house can have the option of an attached or separate Accessory Dwelling Unit ("ADU") on the same lot– up to 2 bedrooms, max of 1200 square feet – see the link here) http://www.lovelafayette.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=3913
- **R20 = 1 single family residence per 20,000 square feet (theoretical max. 48 houses + 48 ADU's on Deer Hill's 22 acres)
- R40 = 1 single family residence per 40,000 square feet (max. 24 houses + 24 ADU's)
- R65 = 1 single family residence per 65,000 square feet (max 14 houses + 14 ADU's)
- LR-5 (1 house per 5 acres) was the zoning approved by the city council in 2010 for 4 houses.
- Open Space is another possibility.
- The Housing Accountability Act authorizes the city to deny the apartments application because of any or all of the five significant, unavoidable public health and safety impacts identified in the apartments EIR and certified by the city council in 2013. If the city moves promptly and brings the zoning into conformance with the General Plan, that will create an additional ground for denial of the apartments project.


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I am soon to embark (and by soon I mean in 8 months) on a year-long adventure wherein I will upend my life and reupholster it in New Zealand. Please don't think too much about that last sentence.
As this goes to press (haha) I am in the modest stages of mental-downsizing–an oft-overlooked but, I am sure, crucial step in the shot put event that is me heaving my brain over the concept of getting rid of my possessions. (In all honesty, it's not a sentimental hurtle as much as it is a sheer lack of motivation when it comes to physically moving these belongings from one locale to another. Also, SO MANY TRACK-AND-FIELD METAPHORS, MY MY.) I have made a list of furniture to be sold, where I will store my bouncy-as-all-get-out mattress and who I will bequeath my Under-the-Tuscan-Sun-esque teal blue desk with the mismatching drawer knobs to; in my mind that was the bulk of the work. But this morning I woke up to my clothing wall, which is literally a full wall in my room hung with clothes (because I live in an actual wardrobe–like a small moth!) Five pairs of overalls, numerous structured velvet jackets and 2 cubic feet of various garments that make up my 'red section' alone told me there was still work to be done.
My real fear here comes in thinking about the dreaded 'capsule wardrobe': ideally a suitcase worth of go-with-everything quality pieces, fashion's antidote to maximalism always seems too reliant on the color beige and I am not comfortable with that. Enter the Marie Kondo wardrobe experiment: I will get rid of any and all clothing articles that do not bring me joy.
- Yellow sequined drapey cocoon dress that was probably intended for wear at an elegant museum gala? MAKE WAY, SUITCASE-DWELLERS, V.I.P (by which of course I mean very important piece-of-clothing-all-one-word) COMIN' THROUGH.
- Fluffy yeti cardigan-jacket that could never in a million years be considered utilitarian? Jump in, my love!
- "Staple" sweaters and thin layering tee's in an unflattering skin tone? No joy here. Off to Goodwill.
- The pair of low-cut skinny jeans I bought because I felt morally obligated? Uh-uhn.
- Boring work button downs and their boring black skirt counterparts? Do those sound like the physical adornments of a free-spirited adventurer living in Oceania to yooou?
So even if I have to wear an oriental silk blazer and faux-fur slippers (sans underwear, they don't bring me joy) to the Auckland equivalent of 7-Eleven, my heart will be clothed with content as I traipse around in a capsule wardrobe specific to who I am as an individual.
Stay tuned for more on this case study as it progresses, in the name of science.


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Put forward by a community of scientists and a coalition of 28 African countries, the initiative for the Adaptation of African Agriculture was considered as a priority in COP22 debates by His Majesty the King Mohammed VI. In his speech on November 15th, 2016, His Majesty the King declared: "We have proposed a series of initiatives in the framework of the implementation of the Paris Agreement, particularly with regard to adaptation and funding, including the initiative for the Adaptation of African Agriculture".
Ban-Ki Moon, Secretary General of the United Nations insisted upon the importance of adaptation efforts, particularly on the African continent. "Adaptation is not a luxury. It is a cautious investment in our future" he declared in his speech on November 17th, adding that the AAA initiative will contribute "to creating more resistant food systems on the continent and to advancing the sustainable development goals (SDG)".
A historical mention of agriculture in the text resulting from climate negotiations to take action
For the first time, agriculture and adaptation were at the heart of climate negotiations. As such, agriculture is present in the Marrakech Action Proclamation, approved on November 17th by all of the parties present at COP22. This Proclamation namely calls for all parties to "support and strengthen the efforts to eradicate poverty, ensure food security, and to take stringent actions to deal with climate change challenges in agriculture."
For example, to take action, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries of Morocco, signed a memorandum of understanding on November 17th, as part of the AAA initiative, with the "Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) Fund", launched by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and the responsible investing firm, Mirova. This agreement, which aims to help small farmers restore degraded land and avoid further degradation of fertile soil in Africa, will make it possible for the future LDN fund to identify potential investments via the AAA initiative.
Mr. Aziz Akhannouch, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries of Morocco declared: "I am particularly proud to have put forward the AAA initiative, which has contributed to placing agriculture in a historical manner in climate negotiations. We must now focus on the continuation of the initiative, and help new countries adopt it throughout COP22, which remains under Moroccan presidency until COP23. I invite all African and European ministers to continue to support this action to ensure great benefits for African populations".
The AAA initiative at the heart of COP22
Tens of thousands of citizens on social media, and many prominent personalities provided their support to the initiative throughout the COP in Marrakech, like Graziano Da Silva, Director General of the FAO, Stéphane Le Foll, French Minister of Agriculture, Nicolas Hulot, head of the FNH, or Karmenu Vella the European Commissioner for the Environment.
To set out to meet COP22 visitors, the AAA initiative equipped itself with a major events program through a space that attracted more than 8000 visitors. "Netizens" from all over the world were able to support the cause through the interactive wall connected to social media with the #WeAAAre. Conferences to unravel the issues of the AAA were also held throughout COP22, and the side-events agenda was enhanced with a high level panel in the blue zone on November 16th, the day that was dedicated to agriculture.
Initiative for the Adaptation of African Agriculture
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5 Key Takeaways on the Road to Dominating Businesses
Everything You Need to Know and More About Roof Replacement
If you think that the roof of your business, garage, or home needs some replacement, then you must first remember that the entire task is a difficult and expensive one. Keep in mind as well that if the replacement is done in an insufficient or incorrect manner, then you could end up paying for more. This is one of the reasons why it is a must that you are ale to equip yourself with the right knowledge about knowing if your roof needs replacing. Below are some things that will tell you that your roof needs some replacing.
If you talk about replacing your roof, what must be replaced by you then?
If you say replacing your roof, it could mean a lot of things. Like first, replacing your roof could just mean that you only need to replace the tiles that cover it or its shingles. Meanwhile, when some people say replacing their roof, they really literally mean that they are changing their entire roof including even its rafters. So, if you are planning to replace your roof, then you must first determine beforehand what exactly needs to be replaced. This simply means that you have to check everything and thoroughly inspect everything including the seals, vents, rafters, sheathing, felt or tar paper, flashings, and tiles or shingles.
5 Takeaways That I Learned About Roofing
In some cases where people buy an old house, it is crucial that they be able to replace their roof entirely including its soffit, fascia, and gutters. You may also be required to have additional vents installed as well.
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Is a permit required of you if you plan on having your roof replaced?
After you are done knowing what particular parts of your roof needs replacement, you can now proceed in knowing if the regulations and laws imposed on your specific area really renders you to have a permit just so you can have your roof replaced. This is very important because if you just have a new roof installed for your home and do not have any building permit to do so especially if your area requires you to, then you could be paying some fines. This will be another added expense to the already expensive cost that you are paying to have a new roof installed for your home.
So, should you hire a professional roofing service provider?
If you talk about having a new roof installed for your home, you must hire the services of a good roofing service provider. In the current times, you have a number of options when it comes to roofing contractors for hire. While looking for one, make sure to let them give you a free estimate. So that you will be able to make the best decision, you should first compare a couple of estimates from each company that you consider on hiring.


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Ode to Not WritingHelena on April 27, 2014 in Misc 12 Comments »
Here is yet another one of my lousy, terrible, not very literary poems. Please enjoy it anyway.
I do not want to write today
I want to go outside and play
Just get my laptop, shut it down,
And then go wild and paint the town.
Throw a softball, join a band,
Build a castle in the sand,
Have a swim and sexy dance,
Go to clubs in leather pants.
I'm tired of the editing,
The plotting and the querying,
The character developments,
and literary elements.
It simply hurts to humbly grovel
With publishers to take my novel,
And spend my weekends writing tales
As if pursuing holy grails.
I want to rest! I want some fun!
To spend my days out in the the sun!
But in the end, by hook or crook,
I'll still find time to write my book.
The End