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It was originally a novel. It has been performed as play and made into several movies.
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Do you consider "Alice in Wonderland" a play or a novel?
Most people call it just a story, but it is long enough to qualify as a novel.
But what about the dialogues it has? The majority of the book is dialogues. Won't that qualify it as a play?
I know it was not intended to be performed, but I'm not talking about what author meant, I'm talking about what the text is.
What do you think? :)
It was originally a novel. It has been performed as play and made into several movies.
I'm not a teacher, but I write for a living. Please don't ask me about 2nd conditionals, but I'm a safe bet for what reads well in (American) English.
Thanks Barb.
But what makes you (and everybody in deed :) ) call it a novel?
The majority of the text consists of dialogues not a narrative.
And from what I know, that a play is dominantly consisting of dialogues, while a novel is basically a narrative which might include some dispersed conversations or dialogues.
Thanks fivejedjon.
So it is about the intent of the author?
How do you know that "x" intended for his work to be read or performed, supposing that he or she did not say that?
Won't you just deduce that from the characteristics of the book?
If it is mostly dialogues, won't that make it a play rather than a novel?
It is quite possible for a novel to contain more dialogue than a play. Dialogue in a novel is a record of what the characters said; dialogue in a play is what the actors playing the characters are to say.
Have a look at a published play. You will soon see that it is set out very differently from a novel.
Thanks fivejedjon.
Sorry for nagging too much about this. :)
If I read a book, how do I tell if it is a play or a novel, supposing that the author never said anything about that.
What is my measuring-rod that will make me say: Yes, this is definately a play or a novel.
And, I have to say, that is my final word on this. If you have other questions, you can post them, but I am moving to other threads.
Thanks :)
Maybe someone else has another viewpoint.
I'm being a bit hypothetical. I'm trying to deduce what are the characteristics that make a text a play or a novel.
Any input is appreciated.
Dialogue in a novel:
Dialogue in a play:'I'm sorry to ring you at 6 am, Hilary', apologised Gaylord.
'No problem, honey - I had to get up anyway to answer the phone,' she retorted.
RoverGAYLORD (apologetically): I'm sorry to ring you at 6 am, Hilary.
HILARY (waspishly): No problem, honey - I had to get up anyway to answer the phone.


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MONTARlaBestia (Riding the Beast) Art Exhibition
Exhibit - Painting | July 11 – August 10, 2017 every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday | 1-5 p.m. | 2334 Bowditch (Center for Latin American Studies)
Center for Latin American Studies, The Mexican Museum, The Mexican Consulate of San Francisco
The MONTARlaBestia (Riding the Beast) art exhibition by the Colectivo de Artistas Contra la Discriminación (Artist Collective Against Discrimination) is a moving and visually stunning response to La Bestia a train that carries up to half a million Central American migrants a year on a dangerous journey across Mexico towards the United States. Through art and poetry, this exhibition explores the meaning of riding the beast.
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The exhibit will be hosted at the Center for Latin American Studies at UC Berkeley (2334 Bowditch Street), in collaboration with the Mexican Museum and Mexican Consulate of San Francisco. It will be open July 11 thru August 10, Tuesdays thru Fridays, 1pm-5pm, or by appointment (to schedule an appointment, call 510-642-2088 or email email@example.com).
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Yesterday I was searching for dandelions to yank from my lawn and garden with Schultize, a dog who is staying with us for a couple of weeks. After about 10 minutes of pulling these weeds, Schultize was consistently in my way. Several times, I found myself having to wait for her to move so I could use my weeding tool without risk of hurting her. She just kept sitting right near a dandelion. At first I thought this was a bit of an annoyance, and it reminded me of the futility of trying to read the newspaper on the floor when a cat is present.
Then I started to think that Schultize was finding the dandelions before me. As I searched the lawn methodically and found one, she was already sitting by it. Is this possible? Had she figured out what I was searching for and begun to lend her services? I pulled the one right near her and then waited. Sure enough, she went and sat by a nearby dandelion and looked at me. How cool is this? The worst part of weeding is finding the unwanted plants. Pulling them up just takes a moment.
Schultzie has not been trained to find dandelions. She just seemed to notice that I was looking for them, and did her part to show them to me. Today, when I went into the yard with my weeding tool and began to look down at the ground, Schultzie immediately sat by a dandelion in the grass, and when I pulled it up, she trotted over to another one. Today, there were only a handful of weeds (progress!), but after Schultzie showed them to me, I only found one additional one on my own, which suggests that she wasn't just randomly sitting by a plant that is common.
In my past experiences, the only part of gardening that dogs in my home have joined in on is the digging. Has your dog ever figured out what you were doing in the garden and actually helped?


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Journey's 'Escape'-era lineup, left to right:
Jonathan Cain, Ross Vallory, Neal Schon, Steve Perry, Steve Smith
1981 was the year of arena rock. REO Speedwagon, Styx, Foreigner, and Journey had all been around since at least the mid-'70s and amassed huge followings, but peaked that year with the only #1 albums of their careers. All four albums marked the groups' biggest selling studio efforts and were supported by at least two top ten hits each. All four make the Dave's Music Database lists of top 1000 albums of all time and Top 100 Classic Rock Albums, although Foreigner makes the latter with its debut and not 1981's Foreigner 4.
All four groups were savaged by critics. Their power ballads were mocked and their proclivity toward radio-friendly rock wasn't taken seriously. All four bands have been eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for a decade; none are in.
Of the four kings of arena rock, however, Journey may be laughing the hardest in the critics' faces. In the last five years, their song "Don't Stop Believin'", had a surprising resurgence when it was used in the finale of television's The Sopranos. Then it also served as the springboard for Glee, giving that television franchise a #4 hit with the first of their many covers which would dethrone Elvis Presley for most chart hits in Billboard Hot 100 history. Read more about that in my Pop Matters column, Is Glee the New Elvis, Really?
Of course, the song did just fine the first time around. It was one of three top-ten, million-selling singles from Escape, sandwiched in between power ballads "Who's Crying Now" and "Open Arms". However, the revival of the song in the digital age has now lifted it to 2.9 million in sales worldwide. Journey's new-found success lifted them to their loftiest heights in years – their 2008 album Revelation went top five and platinum in the U.S.
As for the original album's success, it marked the debut of Jonathan Cain as the group's new keyboardist. He also co-wrote every song on the album, CR which had a lot to do with the group's boosted commercial appeal. The "heartfelt songwriting and sturdy musicianship" MD has "a way of rekindling the innocence of youthful romance and the rebelliousness of growing up." MD
Of course, Journey also retained some of the best qualities from pre-Escape days, namely "Neal Schon's grand yet palatable guitar playing" MD and "the passionate, wide-ranged vocals of Steve Perry, who is the true lifeblood of this album, and this band." MD
Escape also makes the NARM/Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of Definite 200 Albums and Kerrang! magazine's best-of list.
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Resources and Related Links:
- DMDB page for Escape
- Journey's DMDB Encyclopedia entry
- REO Speedwagon's DMDB Encyclopedia entry
- Styx's DMDB Encyclopedia entry
- Foreigner's DMDB Encyclopedia entry
- CR ClassicRockMagazine.com
- MD Mike DeGagne, All Music Guide
- JM JourneyMusic.com
- Pop Matters column, Is Glee the New Elvis, Really?
- Pop Matters column Are These the New Faces of Classic Rock?


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The Dictionary of Virginia Biography (DVB) is the first scholarly, comprehensive biographical reference work on Virginia. Many of the entries offer the first reliable biography ever printed about their subjects. Thorough research in underused primary sources has corrected errors and uncovered new information about even the most well-known subjects. This multivolume reference work is an indispensable research tool for teachers, students, librarians, historians, journalists, genealogists, museum professionals, and others who need biographical information about those Virginians who, regardless of place of birth or death, made significant contributions to the history or culture of their locality, state, or nation. The DVB highlights many women, African Americans, Indians, and others whose lives have never before been studied. By broadening the definition of who, and what, is important, the compiled biographies have begun to reshape the narrative of Virginia's history.
The first volume of the Dictionary of Virginia Biography, published in 1998, covers surnames from Aaroe through Blanchfield. Volume 2 (2001) covers surnames from Bland through Cannon, and volume 3 (2006) includes surnames from Caperton through Daniels.
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Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta Mexico is a charming, warm and intimate hacienda-style boutique resort that offers guests a choice of an all-inclusive visit.
It is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, and the recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta Airport and 15 minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta, the hotel's deluxe 80 suites (some with private pools and Jacuzzis) sit on the edge of Marina Vallarta's 18-hole golf course. My mini-suite has an oval plunge pool on the terrace; the bed is extremely comfortable, and the bathroom oversized. The service here is very personal, and in one day, everyone knows my name and treats me like family. Angel Garcia, who was recently promoted to concierge, is most helpful in arranging flight changes and other requested services.
Manuel Oviedo, the General Manager, is a hands-on professional as he overseas the daily operation of this small intimate jewel. He is caring and personable as he greets his guests with the informality they seek, and as if they were indeed staying at a private hacienda. The veranda is a comfortable place for cocktails; the hotel's pet peacocks strut by; and families of gold fish swim back and forth in small ponds. Several couples I meet have been coming here for years; others are on a romantic honeymoon, a golf vacation or just a relaxing break from home.
Emiliano's, the hotel's ala carte fine dining restaurant, under the baton of one of the area's leading chefs, serves traditional and innovative Mexican and International dishes. I prefer breakfast and lunch on the terrace, overlooking the swimming pool, and golf course … and dinner in the elegant dining room.
After breakfast, I wander through the Casa Velas Botanical Gardens which are quite methodical in their planting; magical, fragrant and ablaze with color. The shuttle to the hotel beach club takes a few minutes, and I arrive in time for a swim in the pool that overlooks the sea and a late lunch from the bar's light fare menu. When the sun begins to set I meet my therapist for a sunset massage in an open tent on the edge of the sand.
A large group of kids and adults are gathered on the beach near the water, and I walk down to see what is happening. This is place where sea turtles come to lay and bury their eggs in the sand. The eggs have just hatched, and hundreds of tiny turtles have been collected in buckets. I watch dozens of young children line up; they are each given a tiny turtle which they carry to the water. I am told that only 5 % will survive, but those that do will return to this same beach in 11 to 15 years to lay their eggs.
The New Old Puerto Vallarta
Thanks to Gustavo from the Latitude Public Relations Firm, Sara Sanchez from the Puerto Vallarta Tourist Board and I meet and spend the morning exploring the streets of what I call "the new old Puerto Vallarta" … a not- to- be- missed nostalgic town where tradition, culture, art, cobblestone streets, the ocean and clean sandy beaches come together in a vibrant colorful mix. It has been years since my last visit. Many places have come and gone, other enduring landmarks and attractions remain as I remember them, including the Parish Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the art galleries, the Ramiz Barquet sculptures along the seaside promenade, the romantic zone where you can take a dip in the Cuale River, the handicraft market and streets lined with silver shops, eclectic boutiques and amazing restaurants serving traditional Mexican dishes.
Some things will never change such as Gary Thompson who has been influencing the art scene for 30 years. Gary is the owner of the prominent Galeria Pacifico was a friend to Ramirez … and can be met leading the weekly Art Walk along the marecon and into participating galleries, including his own.
Strolling the marecon, I stop in front of Ramirez's bronze "Nostalgia" which portrays a man and a woman sitting on a bench, as a monument to love. Many of his sculptures are off the beaten track so I suggest you join Gary who is a rare treasure in his own right, for one of his entertaining and highly informative Art Walks.
I didn't get a chance to take the short boat ride to Yolapa, a charming fishing village, but I did go on a bumpy ride up the river with Gary, Sara and Manuel for a delicious grilled fish lunch at a local roadside restaurant.
The heart and soul of the "new old Puerto Vallarta" continues to beat fast and furiously with renewed passion for its heritage and its future; it will always be one of Mexico's most famous and popular destinations …and Casa Velas will remain a warm and welcoming "home away from Home".
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Teller (Part-Time)- Mission St ? The Marina Market - San Francisco, CA - San Francisco, CA 94110
At JP Morgan Chase, we have an obsession for helping our customers, taking care of our employees, a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, building relationships, and delivering extraordinary customer service. Using the latest banking solutions combined with cutting edge financial technology you'll be front and center representing our brand, and providing superior customer service, to offer our customers the best solutions for their financial needs. If you are passionate about people, helping to improve the lives of our customers through financial solutions, education and advice, and want to join an exemplary team, then join us at JP Morgan Chase.
Do you have a passion for helping customers, building relationships and delivering extraordinary customer service? We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic people to be the face of Chase to our retail branch customers.
From a personal standpoint, you will also have the opportunity to take ownership of your career development through a variety of cross-training opportunities. Tellers who are successful in making referrals may be eligible for monthly incentives.
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As a Teller at Chase, you will play a vital role in ensuring our Customer Promise comes to life for our clients. You will also play a key role helping customers understand our latest technology banking products and proactively helping them access that technology via multiple self-service ways. This will allow our customers to bank and invest when, where and how they want. The minimum hourly rate for this job is $18.00 per hour.
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Judge denies Exxon Mobil motions in Ark. lawsuit
A federal judge has rejected two motions by Exxon Mobil in a lawsuit filed following an oil spill from a ruptured pipeline in Mayflower.
U.S. District Judge Brian Miller in Little Rock denied the company's request to dismiss the lawsuit and dismiss certain class-action allegations. Exxon Mobil had argued that some members of the class have no standing in the case.
Miller's rulings filed Thursday say the issues are not "plain enough from the pleadings" to strike the class allegations. He denied the motion to dismiss, saying that an amended complaint by the plaintiffs meets pleading standards.
The company's Pegasus pipeline ruptured on May 29 and spilled thousands of barrels of oil in Mayflower, a community about 25 miles northwest of Little Rock.


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The right ring size is an essential must for the most special moment. The ring needs to be tight enough not to fall off, but it also has to be loose enough to slide over your knuckle. The time of the day and also the weather affect the measurement. Because in the early morning or cold weather, fingers are smaller and when the weather is too hot, the fingers are bigger. The evening is the best time to measure your finger size while they are warm. If you hesitate between two sizes, always go with the larger one. If your knuckle is larger than the base of your finger, measure both your knuckle and the base of your finger and select a size in between the two.It is always good to measure your finger a couple of times during the day. If the ring is going to be a surprise, you can ask her / his friend or family members or you can secretly borrow her/his ring and go down to a jeweler to learn the size. Please also remember that right hand and left hand are different so the finger sizes are different too.
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The King of Butterflies – The Monarch Butterfly
Monarch butterflies are the most beautiful of all butterflies, some say, and are considered the "king" of the butterflies, hence the name "monarch". There are lots of very cool things to learn about the monarch butterfly and we'll try to get through most of them here.
Monarch Caterpillar Becoming a Chrysalis
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Find out why a Claflin education is more than a means to a degree.
The best way to get a feel for Claflin is to visit us.
Claflin students work with the best leaders in their fields.
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Networking accounts for a substantial amount of career placements. It means using both professional and personal contacts to help you find employment openings within organizations.
The process of networking is to let people know the following:
While in college you may believe that you have no contacts you can help you with finding employment. However, everyone you know can be a useful contact in your job search. Consider starting your network with the following:
Let these people know your needs and then listen to their ideas and suggestions. Ask them who else might be helpful to you in your search.
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Develop some sort of method to keep track of each phone call, letter. interview, follow-up and promise. You accomplish this by keeping record or by using a card filing system. Without some sort of system, you may soon become quite confused.
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1. Name (up to 13 characters) OR Nickname (up to 13 characters) OR No Name.
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As supplies are ordered and work begins after ordering, orders become NON-REFUNDABLE after 24 HOURS from time of ordering. However, I am happy to work with you to make modifications to your order when possible (Modifications will be limited to the supplies that have been obtained for your order. Modifications will not be possible if your order has already been fully produced.)
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This shirt is for an aged 3 year old max I ordered 2, 7-8 yr old shirt from two different vendors This vendor when I contacted her for delivery in the next 10 days charged me extra We received the shirt and it will definitely not fit my 5 year old I purposely ordered big just in case I can provide a Photo


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Sunday, 25 March 2012
I finally submitted Gunman Clive for apple review yesterday, so it won't be long now. The Android version is pretty much done as well; I'll just need to move over the final tweaks I've made, but I'll hold onto it until I can release it on both platforms simultaneously. So next week I'll try to get started on the PC (and possibly Mac) version, but that won't be released until a short while after. I'm not sure how much work that needs to be done on the PC version, the main thing is to add proper PC-centric video options and save functions and replace FMOD with something that doesn't cost money, and of course make sure it runs on a wide range of systems. I'm also thinking of replacing some of the objects with more highpoly versions, but only if I can make it look good with some basic smoothing operation, I don't want to spend a lot of time reworking the graphics.
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Magic Moving & Storage was used a part of my military move from Bay area to San Diego. They delivered my furniture to my new residence with HASSLE FREE. Steve(driver), Julio and Hector were respectful, professional, efficient and very dynamic. I was really impressed at their concern for not damaging anything as they were moving heavy boxes/furniture (i.e. they did not damage any walls or corners). They were quick and accomodated any of my requests. I would surely recommend them to anyone that wants their move done right. They're the best moving company in the Bay Area and I could say "worldwide". Thank you guys! Great Moving Experience!- Diana
SAVED THE DAY! I cannot thank the folks at Magic Moving enough! We had so many problems with our other moving company contracted to do the packing portion of our long-distance move. Of course there were a lot of items left unpacked and work not yet finished, an angry mgr/owner who was completely stressed out and unprofessional! Dave and his team came in like the 'Cavalry'! (more…)- Vanessa S
Absolutely best move ever! We shopped around and felt comfortable hiring Magic Moving. We hired three guys to move 2 full apartments into one house. Not only was this a lot of stuff but they also did some packing of TV's, lamps, pictures that we had not finished yet. They were amazing (more…)- Emma
I found these guys online and as a frugal shopper they were certainly not the cheapest however they were so knowledgeable and polite on the phone I continued to ask questions. (more…) Magic Moving Should be the ONLY Company Anyone Should Ever Use!- Ivan E
Great service, care and professionalism I received from David and his crew! The reputation of Magic Moving certainly supersedes their wonderful work! (more…) Best Movers Ever!- Kevin C.
This is the second time we've used Magic Moving and Storage moving services. We called them for a local move in the bay area and now for our move to Poway, Ca. Friendly, professional and easy to work with! (more…) Fabulous Fabulous Fabulous!!- Rosalie B
One way that this group cuts costs is by not coming out to do estimates. The result is that their quotes are not really accurate. It took much longer to pack and move us than expected. (more…) It Took Much Longer to Pack and Move us Than Expected- Nancy S.
This was a great experience, especially since I have never hired any type of moving company before. Employees at Magic Moving were fast, efficient and friendly. They were easy to work with and very careful with my belongings. Great overall experience! Great Experience!- Katie M
Magic Moving is SIMPLY AMAZING! I began to search for the best moving company almost a month in advance of my move from Pittsburg, CA to Albuquerque, NM. Thankfully, I found a respectable and professional company in Magic Moving & Storage! (more…) SIMPLY AMAZING!- Erlyn S.
This place is great at moving you and your home. Shane, Luis and Jay are awesome! They came on time, worked swiftly but accurately, and never damaged anything. In fact they were so good, they wrapped, very lovingly I might add, a $10.00 table from Target! (more…) This Place is Great at Moving You- This Place is Great at Moving You
Great job Magic Moving, a job well done! The employees are absolutely fantastic! The workers were very fast and efficient and we would use them again! Thanks Thea! Great job! The employees are fantastic!- Kennie B.
By far the best moving company I have ever used, and I have moved 10 times before!! They were the fastest, most efficient, and hardest working! Definitely recommend them to everyone! By Far the Best Moving Company I Have Ever Used- Carolyn C.
Thea and her crew were great! They were so hard working and courteous the entire time! They worked efficiently from 7 am until 5 pm. Thea and her crew were awesome!- Katie Z.
This moving company was by far the best moving comapny we have ever used. The guys were very professional and courteous and worked as a team to protect our furniture during the move and made the moving less stressful!! I would definitely recommend them to everyone! The office personnel were very professional as well. (more…) I would recommend them to everyone!- Tracye B.
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Awesome packing and moving job. They were on time, stayed on budget and overall no hassles for a move from Danville to Utah. Everything arrived undamaged and in working order. Would give 7 stars if I could. Will use again! Awesome moving experience in Danville, Ca!- Ken O'Donnell
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Oral History Interview with Alan W. Saunders, October 8, 2004
Description: Interview with Alan W. "Buck" Saunders of New Braunfels, Texas, a veteran of the Army Air Force during World War Two. The interview includes Saunders' personal experiences while in the Air Force, including the China-Burma-India Theater and memories of flying cargo to China over the Himalayas. Mr. Saunders also talks about life before and after his service.
Date: October 8, 2004
Creator: Cox, Floyd & Saunders, Alan W.
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kd necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 36 diseños de 5 diseñadores freelance.
We are two professionals who are passionate about growth, development, and lifelong learning.
Our business is about working with people using a fresh inside-out approach to understand what makes them tick, take their lives off autopilot and create the life of their dreams.
We make learning fun and simple.
Men and women in midcareer, who want to bring more success and happiness to their work and more purpose to their lives.
Overall, we like clean lines, easy navigation and a sense of movement/flow
We like the purple and orange colours in the Appreciative Coaching book which you will see on the Sara Orem website - http://appreciativecoaching.com/. We like vibrant colours.
We like nature and spectacular, breathtaking, inspirational pictures, but have not considered how we will incorporate these into the site. We would like our site to be:
a) Eye-catching
b) Clean and simple
c) Fun
d) Quality
e) Friendly
f) Hi-energy, upbeat with a positive feel
g) Professional
h) Warm
i) Movement and flow
*What we dont want:*
Too busy e.g. http://www.mindtools.com
Too much text e.g. http://www.theefficiencycoach.co.uk
*Design examples we like:*
1. http://www.amazingcoaching.com – layout, rolling testimonials, colours
2. http://www.clientmagnets.com – marketing approach, structure, post-it, opt-in box
3. http://www.saraorem.com – clean lines, colours and way colours are blended
4. http://www.vitalizedwomen.com
Website Layout:-
• Home
• Our Approach
• Products and Events
• About Lis and Jan
• Resources
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-Twitter, LinkedIn & YouTube buttons
-Recent Blog Posts
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Joulebug necesitaba un nuevo diseño de botón o icono y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 102 diseños de 41 diseñadores freelance.
JouleBug is an iPhone app that makes energy conservation/efficiency a casual social game
We're currently bootstrapping our small company after having successfully sold technology to a leading software company. Utilizing automation, knowledge and social interaction we plan to get a measurably increased portion of the population to understand, discuss, and compete on how much energy they use and how they can use less on a day to day basis by making smarter consumption decisions. The opportunity for changing the personal energy consumption game is huge and we want to make a difference!
At a very high level, players will earn Achievements that relate to energy saving activities (e.g. Lower Thermostat, Insulate Attic, Replace incandescent bulbs with CFLS, etc.) and for recruiting other players. We are looking for the icon design of these Achievements.
While we believe that our potential target is everyone who uses energy, we recognize that we're initially aiming at iPhone users that like to play/compete in a social environment and are open to the idea of energy conservation. JouleBugs care about the planet enough to make some changes in their own energy behavior choices and also encourage/pressure their peers to do the same.
We require 25 icon designs that JouleBugs can earn. Each represents an energy saving behavior/activity or recruiting. Some possible suggested appearances are buttons, badges (round/square), or pins. Designs must be adaptable for the following contexts: Facebook and iPhone app screen. (see attachment for examples)
Icons are to be coveted. Design should be original, colorful, evoke curiosity and a "Tell me more" feeling. We consider the Icon designs to be different from the JouleBug and so the JouleBug should not be mixed into the icon design. We are not looking for icons that could be confused with something from Badgeville or foursquare. There are eight Achievement categories: Social, Home, Green Energy, Lawn & Garden, Food & Healthy Living, Transportation, Solid Waste, and Community. Visual clues of categories in consistent design should be included. Refer to Handbook1_pdf for background for each icon.
COMPETING DESIGNERS ONLY NEED TO CREATE THE FIRST 5 ICONS. AFTER A WINNER IS SELECTED, THEY CAN CREATE THE REMAINING 20 ICONS IN THE SAME STYLE. (See attachment for full list.)
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1 Good Friend - for recruiting friends to join
2 Connector - for providing utility login credentials
3 Sleeping Beauty (Ch9 in Handbook)
4 Super Cycles (Ch10 in Handbook)
5 Light Saver (Ch11 in Handbook)
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1) It tastes good 2) It makes you feel good 3) It's a great American tradition 4) It supports the nation's farmers 5) Your parents did it
Oh, sorry...those are five reasons to smoke cigarettes. Meat is more complicated. It's a food most Americans eat virtually every day: at the dinner table; in the cafeteria; on the barbecue patio; with mustard at a ballpark; or, a billion times a year, with special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun. Beef is, the TV commercials say, "America's food"--the Stars and Stripes served up medium rare--and...
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Pet Me - Collar Pin
Regular price $2.50
Wear this on your collar and BAM! No longer will your interactions be misconstrued as affection - or worse - love. Now all of your thoughts and feelings are right here in plain stupid English so your idiot human will finally understand you. 25mm diameter.


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Kirk Reynolds necesitaba un nuevo diseño de banner publicitario y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 37 diseños de 10 diseñadores freelance.
Outdoor Bound
Outdoor Bound is an outdoor adventure company designed to relieve New Yorkers from the urban jungle. We run hundreds of exciting outdoor adventures in the New York area and around the world.
Our customers are highly successful urban professionals who need to strike a balance in their life. Too much stimuli in the city can lead to burn out, which is where we come in. After a day in the outdoors, you are rejuvenated, restored and even more importantly, happy! Our customers are active, outgoing and sometimes thrill seeking.
While they love the outdoor trips we offer, another big reason to go on our trips is to meet like-minded people. It's the perfect environment to get to know someone, and the people are unfailingly fantastic.
The postcard needs to be two-sided. Front should be a compelling, juicy photograph of an outdoor sport. Since winter is coming up, that sport should either be ice climbing or snowshoeing. No downhill skiing please.
Our logo and tag line, "Adventure is closer than you think" should be on the front side.
On the back side, possibly another image that will work with more text, otherwise no image. Please submit it in a format that I can edit the text.
"Experience the best day, weekend and international adventures from New York City"
A list of some of the sports we offer: "hiking, camping, mountaineering, kayaking, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, skydiving, rock climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing, cycling and much more"
And our information: http://www.outdoorbound.com; 212.579.4568
Licensed world-class guides
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Inertia creeps.
Here's a creepy b&w short film I did just recently. It's the first time I filmed something, so take you time to
praise bash this no-budget production.
Anyone who can guess from which title I borrowed the sounds will receive an honourable mention in the end credits! 😃
Please, watch with headphones as there are some weird sounds and I highly recommend switching to YouTube HD quality.


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Academy Award® nominee Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton star in Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, which is written and directed by Tommy Wirkola and produced by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay of Gary Sanchez Productions, along with Kevin Messick and Beau Flynn.
After getting a taste for blood as children, Hansel (Renner) and Gretel (Arterton) have become the ultimate vigilantes, hell bent on retribution. Now, unbeknownst to them, Hansel and Gretel have become the hunted and must face an evil far greater than witches...their past. Famke Janssen and Peter Stormare also star.
Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters has been digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of An IMAX 3D Experience® with IMAX DMR® technology. The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX's customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.


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The seven non-BCS football schools made their anticipated getaway from the Big East Conference on Saturday, their presidents voting unanimously to leave and form their own basketball-oriented conference.
The exit of Georgetown, St. John's, Providence, Seton Hall, Villanova, Marquette and DePaul leaves UConn behind to play in a league spread out coast to coast, without traditional rivals and not much potential for forming new ones.
"The tragedy that took place in Newtown on Friday should be the focus of the thoughts of the people in Connecticut and all Husky fans this weekend," UConn President Susan Herbst said in statement. "The University of Connecticut believes that the Big East Conference will continue to be a strong and exciting conference that is comprised of highly-regarded national universities. … We ask our fans to steer all passion and concern to Newtown, and we will honor those lost when we gather together as a university community for events this upcoming week."
As hinted by the statement, UConn officials were privately angered by the decision of the seven presidents to conduct this business on Saturday, just a day after the horrific tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. UConn will honor the victims' memories at sporting events this week, including the men's basketball game against Maryland Eastern Shore on Monday night, and is considering ways to honor them throughout the rest of the season.
In the meantime, the Big East Conference, which was formed in 1979 around a core including several of the schools that left it on Saturday, is due to break up in 2015, if not sooner. The schools are bound to give 27 months' notice before leaving, which would place it at the start of the 2015-16 academic year, but precedent indicates that negotiations will bring those departures sooner.
"The basketball institutions have notified us that they plan to withdraw from the Big East," commissioner Mike Aresco said in a statement. "The membership recognizes their contributions over the long distinguished history of the Big East. The 13 members of the conference are confident and united regarding our collective future."
To be decided is who will retain the Big East brand name, the departing schools or the ones left behind and entering the league in the next couple of years. And tens of millions of current league funds, including exit fees paid or soon to be paid by the schools who have already departed, such as Syracuse, Pittsburgh, West Virginia, Notre Dame, Rutgers and Louisville, must be divided up.
As this is all sorted out, the Big East will have a revolving door over the next several seasons. Remaining in the league with UConn, the last founding member, are Cincinnati, South Florida and Temple.
The Big East, as currently constituted, will have a 12-team football conference next season with six new members joining, including Boise State and San Diego State for football only. Rutgers and Louisville, which both announced intentions to leave the Big East, are still expected to compete in the conference next year.
Notre Dame, which is moving to the ACC, is also expected to be in the league next season in all sports but football and hockey. Joining the Big East next season for all sports are Memphis, Central Florida, Houston and SMU, with Boise State and San Diego State for football only. Navy is to join for football in 2015.
Tulane was invited to join in all sports after Rutgers left, a move that apparently pushed the seven basketball-driven schools to make this move.
In other words, even the most avid UConn fans will be hard-pressed to remember and name their league opponents over the next few years, unless UConn is able to gain an invitation to one of the growing major conferences such as the ACC or Big Ten.
The league to be formed by the seven schools that departed Saturday figures to look for more basketball schools, perhaps from the Atlantic 10 Conference.
"Earlier today we voted unanimously to pursue an orderly evolution to a foundation of basketball schools that honors the history and tradition on which the Big East was established," read a statement issued by the seven departing school presidents. "Under the context of conference realignment, we believe pursuing a new basketball framework that builds on this tradition of excellence and competition is the best way forward."
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Professors: Fraser (Chair), Chavan, Girdler , Langeland, Moore, Morrison, Salinas, Tanis, A. Wollenberg, M. Wollenberg
The mission of our department and curriculum is to educate students in the field of biology and within the context of a Kalamazoo College liberal arts education. Through our courses, research collaborations, and advising we help each of our students become an intrinsically motivated, self-directed learner who enjoys a biologist's keen awareness of the natural world. Specifically, we foster development of the following attributes in our biology majors: 1) knowledge of the diversity of living organisms and levels - from molecules to ecosystems - at which those organisms can be studied; 2) understanding of how organisms are affected by their evolutionary and developmental trajectories and how these are influenced by environmental contingency; 3) ability to discover new biological knowledge and then communicate it effectively to others; and 4) curiosity about and empathy toward our shared environment.


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Marketing executives are struggling to show the value of their social media marketing, according to a survey conducted by a Duke University professor.
Christine Moorman, senior professor of business administration at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and director of The CMO Survey, polled more than 400 chief marketing officers to get their feelings on how well social media is serving their marketing plans.
Almost half of respondents said they haven't been able to show that their marketing efforts on social media networks have had any impact.
Just 15% of respondents said they had a seen a measurable impact from their social media marketing expenditures. More than a third said they had a good idea of the qualitative impact, but not the quantitative impact.
In spite of limited results, if any, respondents said they would more than double their overall social media expenditures over the next five years, from 6.6% of their marketing budget to nearly 16%. Currently, marketing executives allocate about 5.5% of their marketing budget to analytics tools, the survey found. Respondents said they anticipate increasing that allocation to nearly 9% over the next three years.
However, while this would indicate marketers recognize the importance of measurable data, just 29% of marketing projects are using analytics, down from 35% last year, according to the survey.
Part of the problem may be that marketers are having trouble measuring the impact of their marketing in general, not just social media. Only a third said they could quantitatively show how well their marketing was working.
"Marketing leadership requires that CMOs offer strong evidence that strategic marketing investments are paying off for their firms in the short and long run," Moorman said in a statement. "CMOs will only earn a 'seat at the table' if they can demonstrate the effect of their marketing spend."
Marketers are optimistic about the economy in general, the survey found, rating their level of optimism at 65.7 on a 1-to-100 scale, and almost half of respondents said they were more optimistic than they were last quarter.
Just 11% of respondents noted they worked in the banking, finance or insurance industry, but of that small group, 57% said they haven't been able to show whether their social media marketing has made any difference to their business. Almost 5% of their marketing budget currently goes to social media, an allocation that will increase to 7% over the next 12 months and 12% over the next five years.
In the banking, finance and insurance industries, 68% of respondents said they were more optimistic about the economy overall, and 54% of respondents said they were more optimistic than they were last quarter.
Fifty-five percent of respondents in the banking, finance and insurance industries, said their customers' top priority over the next year was building a trusting relationship, followed by low price (36%). A quarter of respondents said "excellent service" was their customers' No. 1 priority.
Check out 5 Reasons Advisors Are Wasting Their Time on Social Media on ThinkAdvisor.


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Request for a preliminary ruling from the Conseil d'État (France) lodged on 8 July 2019 — Eutelsat SA v Autorité de régulation des communications électroniques et des postes, Inmarsat Ventures Ltd
(Case C-515/19)
Language of the case: French
Referring court
Conseil d'État
Parties to the main proceedings
Applicant: Eutelsat SA
Defendants: Autorité de régulation des communications électroniques et des postes, Inmarsat Ventures Ltd
Interveners: Viasat Inc. and Viasat UK Ltd
Questions referred
What legal criteria are to be used in identifying a mobile earth station within the meaning of Decision No 626/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June? 1 Is that decision to be read as requiring that a mobile earth station which communicates with a complementary ground component must also be capable, without the use of separate equipment, of communicating with a satellite? If so, how is it to be determined whether the equipment is one and the same?
Is Article 2(2) of that decision to be interpreted as meaning that a mobile satellite system must be principally based on a satellite element, or can the view be taken, on a correct interpretation of that provision, that it is immaterial what the respective roles of the satellite and ground elements may be, even where the satellite element serves a purpose only where communication with the ground element is impossible? Can complementary ground components covering the entire territory of the European Union be installed on the basis that communications with the space stations cannot be ensured with the required quality in any respect, within the meaning of Article 2(2)(b) of the same decision?
In a case where it is shown that an operator selected in accordance with Title II of that decision has not, by the deadline laid down in Article 4(1)(c)(ii), complied with the commitments as to geographical coverage of mobile satellite systems set out in Article 7(2), are the competent authorities of the Member State required to refuse authorisation to operate complementary ground components? If not, are they entitled to refuse such authorisation?


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Denim on Denim. Canadian Tuxedo. Jean Suit. Denim Tuxedo. Whatever you call it, this is my style. I live in denim, always have. So what do you think, Hot or not? Here are so many photos of me (what? you had enough?) in another jean on jean look.. notice the different shades of denim and my accessories…it makes my denim suit look less "suit" and more funky and stylish.. nothing "polished" about this look at all.. which I like.
Fashion Notes: Jeans: 7 for all Mankind, Shoes: Proenza Schouler, Bag: 1970's Coach re-furbished from Barney's NY, Denim top: J.Crew (cut by me), Crop top: Zara, Glasses: Madewell
Here's how to avoid the Britney/Justin 2001 jean tuxedo look, https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2015/apr/02/double-denim-is-back-in-fashion-and-this-is-how-to-wear-it-oz-stylewatch
In case you didn't read my tips in my first post, here's the key to pulling off, well really what I wear daily
Mix colors: I think it looks cooler to wear many different colors, like Joseph and his technicolor dream coat 🙂
Mix fabrics: so some denim is worn in and some denim is very dense.. it looks stylin' to have all those fabrics blended. So a beat up jacket with holes paired with dark blue and stiff jeans.
Accessorize: Add color and/or lots of gold like me. Now that you are wearing all jean, throw some jewelry on and over do it..you can, believe me. Either silver or gold or a bright beaded necklace like I have from Colombia..go for it.
Bags/Shoes: Again, have fun here. You can get away with so much, like wearing high heels in bright red or white – especially if you are wearing jeans with holes. I love wearing a fancy bag like a Chanel or anything with gold hardware or even a fancy clutch with head to toe denim.. it gives cool style immediately. And it's more fun to take something polished and make it a little less polished…
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001. What a week! The post Christmas blues have kicked in and the return to reality has well and truly hit me in the face. I'm super unmotivated although it's nice it be getting back into some sort of normal routine, I'm not quite there yet! I haven't done anything of note this week apart from going to see The Hobbit which I thought was really good, even though the 3d was a bit weird at times. I'm not the biggest fan of 3d films so it was a bit odd at first but I did get into it in the end! I actually really enjoyed it and would recommend people going to see it if you're a LOTR fan!
002. A few new videoed are up on my YouTube channel if you haven't seen them already. Including a Primark Haul, an Outfit and one on some of my favourite lipsticks. I'm not sure what I'm going to be filming this week so if you have any thoughts or suggestions please do let me know! I know I need to do a December favourites video as I actually completely forgot to do one at the end of the month!
003. I know Im always super slack when it comes to giveaways, but I need to pick my winner for my GHD giveaway tonight, so I'll email the winner tonight as well as finally get I'm touch with the winner of my LLYMLRS Box that I did a few weeks ago. I have all the bits for the second giveaway but I might go and grab a few more bits for the box before posting towards the end of the week!
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A new device which lets doctors monitor a patient's heart problems through email will be launched next week.
The new electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor records the electrical activity of the heart and uses mobile phone data to send information back to doctors.
The ECGs can detect abnormal heart rhythms, damage caused by heart attacks or an enlarged heart.
Small metal electrodes are usually stuck on a patient's arms, legs and chest. These are connected by wires to an ECG machine which records electrical impulses coming from the patient's body.
ECGs are fitted to investigate complaints such as chest pains or palpitations but are also performed as part of routine tests.
Manufacturers Aerotel say that the new device is the " world's smallest and most accurate hand-held 12 lead ECG monitor".
A spokesman said that the device is fitted with a " 3G cellular module" which enables " seamless transmission of patients' recorded ECGs to a call centre or directly to the doctor's email".
He said the HeartView devices allow: " Diagnosis of cardiac symptoms, r emote monitoring of chronic heart patients, recording and transmission of an ECG to a cardiac call centre and cardiac analysis for clinical studies ."
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Midfielder Jeff Larentowicz wins Colorado Rapids Golden Boot
During the 2011 season, midfielder Jeff Larentowicz always seemed to come up with the big goal when the Colorado Rapids needed it the most.
That was the case on Saturday when Larentowicz buried a free kick in Vancouver to tie up the match against the Whitecaps, a game that was critical in the Rapids quest to host a playoff match. They would go on to win 2-1.
It was a career-high seventh goal for Larentowicz, enough to earn him the Rapids' Golden Boot, an honor that goes to the team's leading scorer.
"It's great," said Larentowicz. "That's something I'm not expecting, and I wish it weren't me."
If he doesn't sound too thrilled about the honor, can you really blame him? After all, last season, the Rapids leading scorer was Omar Cummings who netted twice as many goals. And let's not forget, Conor Casey added 13 goals last year.
While the "Ginger Ninja" (as he's known by Rapids supporters) would probably not want to give back a single one of the goals, what it appears he's really wishing for is some production out of the Rapids strikers.
Now, you can't really blame Casey. He was productive, scoring six goals in 11 starts before blowing out his Achilles in Seattle.
However, Caleb Folan, who finished with six goals, had trouble finding the back of the net during the run of play. He took 40 shots this season and only 16 were on target. Two of his goals came from the penalty spot.
And then there was Cummings, the Rapids biggest offensive weapon who never really found his groove after an ankle injury and national team duty, finishing with three goals (one fewer than defender Drew Moor) in 18 starts.
Sanna Nyassi emerged as a dark horse candidate for the Golden Boot after notching a hat trick against New York Red Bulls. He was never shy about pulling the trigger, finishing the season with a team-high 61 shots, 24 of which were on frame, and five goals. But, other than a brief outburst, he was never a real consistent goal-scorer.
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We started the morning with these Orange, Banana & Peach Smoothies and ended the meal with Peach Sugared Scone "Shortcakes."
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2 cups of peaches, sliced
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2 cups of orange juice
In a blender, combine all ingredients. Add more oj if it is too thick, and add more banana if it is too thin. Chill for 30 minutes before serving or serve over ice.
Here is the simple setting that I posted last week - a random assortment of herbs, vines and flowers from our yard in an "organic" style bouquet.
The bacon getting ready to be baked - 325 degrees for 18-22 minutes. The BEST way to fix bacon. We've been having our fair share of bacon lately... Bacon, Avocado & Tomato Sandwiches almost everyday for lunch!
White Cheddar & Chive Strata (you might remember it from a brunch we hosted last fall?)
A big fruit platter (not actually pictured here - forgot to take a photo!) that was inspired by this platter (that is pictured...) we had in East Hampton. I love how they presented the fruit in individual bowls on a copper tray.
And the "dessert," Peach Sugared Scone "Shortcakes" with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream that I posted about last week.
Thanks for sticking with me this week and last - I've been busy ordering and organizing everything for the new store that will be part of this blog. Tomorrow I'm doing a photo shoot of some of the new products with new recipes... stay tuned!!


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FRIDAY HARBOR, Wash. — Two dozen hardy travelers were clustered near me on the top deck of a 114-foot ferry, most of us shivering under cloudy skies as a colorful mosaic of water and land slid by the vessel, the Victoria Clipper III.
We were sailing through the San Juan Islands, an archipelago of hundreds of isles between mainland Canada, Vancouver Island and Washington state's northwestern coast. As we cruised north from Seattle, rolling hills were replaced by dark green forests and rocky bluffs that overlooked fiord-like inlets. Eagles soared, mountain sheep clung to steep hillsides and harbor seals hauled out to nap on the shoreline.
It had been overcast and drizzling all morning, but as we approached Friday Harbor, our San Juan Island destination, the clouds parted as if on cue. I saw palatial homes, mega-yachts in the harbor and a pretty little town marching down a hillside to the sea, all competing with unspoiled nature for attention.
Nature won, no contest. Now if I could just spot a whale or two, I'd be happy.
I'd heard this remote island offered over-the-top scenery and great whale watching. My goal was to catch sight of an orca. About 85 of the endangered whales frequent the Salish Sea, home to the San Juan Islands, and most sightings occur from May through the end of September. My visit, in July, fell within the time period. With a little luck, I'd see a pod.
Although the San Juan chain includes 170 named islands, only three — Orcas, Lopez and San Juan — offer accommodations. Friday Harbor on San Juan ranks as the star, a historic seaport with a range of hotels, restaurants, boutiques and activities.
San Juan's stately waterfront mansions and multimillion-dollar yachts attract the platinum credit card crowd; it's the kind of place that draws regulars who could vacation anywhere in the world.
Instead they come to party and play in this Pacific Northwest paradise, named by Travel & Leisure magazine as one of the top five islands in America.
The islands, originally settled by Native Americans, have been favored for centuries for their temperate climate. The Chamber of Commerce brags that San Juan receives 247 days of sun annually and only about half as much rain as Seattle, which helps draw visitors.
For 75 days every summer, the population leaps from about 5,000 to 20,000 as visitors swarm San Juan to enjoy sunny, mild weather that rarely tops 80 degrees. Tourists bike, hike, kayak and sail, eventually drifting into a blissful state of existence that locals call "island time."
I learned to appreciate the condition while exploring the 55-square-mile island by car. The first clue: No stoplights. Next, I noticed street names. It's hard to be tense when you're ambling down Frog Song Trail.
If that's not enough to rehab jittery nerves, just consider San Juan Island's colorful history, which always draws laughs.
The Pig War, a 12-year standoff between British and American troops, had only one casualty — a British pig that habitually stole potatoes from an American settler's farm. The face-off began in 1859 and wasn't resolved until the early 1870s. Nonetheless, no shots were fired, except for the one that killed the pig.
Costumed history buffs reenact the Pig War era every year.
It was my fortune to visit San Juan Island National Historical Park (https://www.nps.gov/sajh) during the late July event, where I learned about 19th century pastimes, including how to wash laundry in an outdoor tub and how to curtsy when meeting a royal. Who knows when I might find a use for these new skills?
With that thought in mind, I hit the road again, feeling as if I had almost succumbed to island time. I cruised along back roads that were a dozen shades of green, with tunnels of tree branches overhanging the highway. At ground level, grasses and wildflowers caught my eye.
Birds soared above, but I saw no mammals, although the island has red fox and Columbia blacktail deer. So when I spotted a dozen graceful animals grazing in a pasture at Krystal Acres Alpaca Farm, I stopped to enjoy the scene (www.krystalacres.com). They didn't qualify as wildlife, but they didn't scurry away, either.
At South Beach I climbed over mounds of driftwood that the current had deposited on the sand. The rough-and-tumble shore offered Olympic Mountain views, and I scanned the horizon for a sign of whales.
No luck, but a local told me to try "Whale Watch Park," a few miles northwest (www.lat.ms/NvLDQL). The 36-acre rocky shoreline, officially known as Lime Kiln Point State Park, features a scenic lighthouse, rough trails that wind through Pacific madrone trees and offers panoramic water views.
I staked out a prime point of land and watched for flukes, to no avail. But the spectacular scenery made up for it, and I was now fully in the grip of island time. I couldn't care less about alarm clocks, schedules or work. For me, island time meant the kind of serenity you find when walking through a lush cedar forest, watching a kingfisher dive for its supper on a calm blue sea or staring at a star-filled night sky.
Certainly it means other things to other travelers. And for them, Friday Harbor offers galleries, boutiques, restaurants and activities such as kayaking and biking.
At Roche Harbor(https://www.rocheharbor.com), on the north end of the island, you can explore a marina, visit a gift shop or restaurant, check out a sculpture park or watch the striking of flags at sunset during a pomp-filled ceremony called the Retirement of the Colors.
Enjoyable, but I was still hoping to see orcas, so I hopped aboard the Victoria Clipper III for a whale watching cruise(https://www.clippervacations.com). I was cheered to learn that the company has a success rate of 95%. My heart sank, however, when the captain announced at the beginning of the trip that we weren't likely to see whales that day. And he was right. The whales had apparently taken the day off.
On another day, and in another place, I might have been upset. But, hey, I was on island time. I chilled instead.


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MILWAUKEE — U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Thompson is responding to a campaign ad that has him saying he would eliminate Medicare and Medicaid and criticisms that he's not campaigning enough.
A panel of professional journalists interviewed the former Republican governor Friday at the Milwaukee Press Club.
The television ad has Thompson telling a conservative group in June that he would do away with Medicare and Medicaid. But on Friday the former governor said he wants to save Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security but they need adjustments.
Thompson also went through his busy schedule for the next several days and said he has never taken a campaign for granted. He also said no one will ever be able to outwork him.
Thompson takes on Democratic opponent Tammy Baldwin Nov. 6.


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