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What am I giving another try?
I've picked up the sticks a couple of times in the past, but could never quite get the hang of it. I didn't know anyone who could help me with hands on experience and learning from a book was not happening for me.
So, I kept giving up.
I finally decided to give it one more try. There were a couple of reasons.
- I want to learn to knit wool socks for the family to keep our feet warm during winter. I think some things are better knitted (like socks) and some are better crocheted (like slippers), so I want to really give learning a try and make some super cute socks in the process.
- People ask all the time for knitting versions of my patterns. Can't really do that if I don't understand knitting.
So I got out my needles that I had bought so long ago, but I still didn't have anyone close to teach me. So, I went to Craftsy.
I work with Craftsy on a pretty regular basis (plus I'm an affiliate, so clicking on Craftsy links give me a small bit of change to keep the blog running) and wanted to give one of their knitting classes a try. See if I could finally understand all the stuff I couldn't before.
I tried out Knit Lab with Stefanie Japel.
Knit Lab: Projects, Patterns & Techniques
Though there are a couple of beginner knitting classes, this one seemed like the most basic that would walk me through all the stuff I needed to learn.
This class was just what I needed.
This class first walks you through casting on, the knit stitch and the purl stitch. It shows up-close perspectives, which is what I really needed and I finally got the hang of it.
After the basics, she then has you work on the scarf you see above. You learn increasing and decreasing, plus some basic lace. I loved that it was all wrapped up in a project that you can actually use after you finish it.
But that's not all.
After the scarf, you still have lesson after lesson of increasing, decreasing and some popular stitch patterns (seed stitch and basketweave). It was perfect for a person like me who really needs to see each step.
Another awesome thing about the class (and all classes on Craftsy) is that you can leave questions while watching and the instructor will answer them. So to the right of the screen there are all the questions all the students that have taken the class have asked with their replies. So mostly all the questions I had were already asked, but it was awesome to see ones I hadn't thought of. So that gave me extra knowledge that I might not known I needed.
A couple other cool features of the class is you can take notes while watching and they will show up on a timeline of where you took them during the class (so you can find your place very easily). And there is a 30 second repeat button. You press the button and the video will loop for 30 seconds over and over till you turn it off. So you can watch the same stitch being made over and over until you get without having to constantly rewind it.
I can't say enough great things about this Craftsy class. It has really enabled me to actually knit now.
I also took another class right after I finished this one.
Being a crocheter, continental style knitting (where you hold your yarn tail in your left hand instead of your right) just comes naturally. However, trying to purl the way Stephanie was doing it in my previous video, was not working well for me. I tried holding my yarn as I do for crochet and that was really difficult to purl with as well. So I found this class:
Knit Faster With Continental Knitting
This class was perfect. It showed me a fantastic way to work my purl stitches that clicked right away.
I was just hoping to find a better way to purl, but she also worked through a lot of ways to work faster while knitting all kinds of stitches. She also explained how to get my stitches as even as possible. These topics weren't covered in the other class I took, so that was even more bang for my buck.
What's Next?
I've restarted my Knitcrate subscription (I put on pause while moving), but this time I opted for the "knitter newbies" pack. It is supposed to help me learn and give me projects, yarn and needles each month to learn new things. My first package is arriving today, so you'll be seeing a post on it in a day or two.
Plus, I'm signing up for my next Craftsy class.
This class is my next step in learning to knit socks. All my current knitting is flat. So the same instructor I started with will now teach me to work in the round. There are a bunch of cute projects to make in the class too (some are shown in the photo).
Then after that, it will be time.
I will make my first socks. I'm trying to not rush my learning, but I was so excited about the thought of my first socks that I had to get these:
Some clear rain boots to show off my work. I couldn't just keep them under wraps in boring old regular boots now could I?
Any Advice?
Are you a combo crafter? Do you knit and crochet? Which one did you learn first and do you have any tips or tricks to help my knitting along? Let me know in the comments below and I'll keep you updated on my progress.


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Volatile Political Mood Emboldens Soccer Abuse, Ouseley Says
LONDON (AP) — So much still frustrates the man at the forefront of eradicating discrimination from English soccer.
While teams are more diverse, there remains a distinct lack of black and ethnic minority coaches and executives in positions of power.
The atmosphere at matches is not as toxic as 25 years ago, when Herman Ouseley laid the foundations for the Kick It Out organization, but abuse targeting players is increasingly moving from stands to the anonymity of the internet.
And as a member of the House of Lords, the 73-year-old Ouseley is particularly wary of how outbursts from politicians can embolden fans still out to cause offense.
"People bring their prejudices into football," Ouseley told The Associated Press, "because those prejudices are in society."
Particularly alarming to the Kick It Out chairman is the fallout from former British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson making disparaging comparisons about women who wear face-covering veils.
"It won't surprise me to see in the next few weeks ... in grounds people are insulting Muslims and calling them bank robbers and post boxes," Ouseley said, referencing Johnson's comments. "That's how people pick up on things. It forms itself into a chant and then suddenly it's part of football."
Ouseley thought far-right groups had left the game but is now troubled by a revival.
"They are trying to infiltrate and get back into football in their own covert ways," Ouseley said. "To peddle their hate."
The Football Lads Alliance has gained attention peddling anti-Muslim rhetoric, emerging in a volatile atmosphere after Britain's 2016 vote to leave the European Union, a campaign stirred by concerns about immigration.
"What football then has to do is ... (ensure) the chaos that exists now in politics and may well for some time doesn't actually infect football in the way that it's looking as though some people would like it to happen," Ouseley said.
Soccer's powerful place in British society can also be harnessed to foster harmonious relations. The last three Professional Footballers' Association players of the year were all Muslim: Riyad Mahrez, N'Golo Kante and Mohamed Salah.
"It shows that football can move the dial in a way that is influential," Ouseley said, "and push the politics back and out of football."
Born in Guyana, Ouseley moved to London at the age of 11 and dedicated his professional life to making Britain a more inclusive society, challenging public institutions plagued by racism. A fan of London club Millwall, whose fans have a reputation for violence, Ouseley saw the need first-hand to turn his attentions to soccer in 1993.
"Twenty-five years ago football was a basket case with violence outside the grounds, inside the grounds," Ouseley said. "On the pitch, black players were being abused and they were keeping their heads down because the only way to stay on the team, not have an adverse effect on your performance and also to keep your own dignity, ... was just dealing with those problems in their own way."
Players feel more emboldened to call out racism, while stiffer sanctions are imposed — in England at least — by criminal and soccer authorities. Part of the Premier League's global appeal, making it the richest soccer competition, is the multicultural and multiracial nature of lineups.
"Historically owners of clubs felt the black players weren't good enough to play football," Ouseley said. "That's now been proven (they can)."
But the Premier League opens with only two black managers among the 20: Chris Hughton at Brighton and Nuno Espirito Santo at Wolverhampton Wanderers. That stems from the lack of equality in boardrooms and the hiring process by clubs.
"We've got a situation now where some people feel that black coaches are not good enough," Ouseley said. "They have to stop the process of just talking to friends and their contacts and being in a cozy network."
Kick It Out reports cataloging incidents of discrimination from the grassroots to the professional game highlight the ongoing and evolving nature of the problem. In the first half of last season alone, the incidents of discriminatory abuse rose 60 percent to 282. There were 109 incidents on social media alone.
Kick It Out is unsettled by Twitter allowing offensive content as long as it doesn't threaten violence, asserting that by allowing "bigotry on their platform" the company is undermining efforts to make soccer an inclusive environment.
"We are trying to get all different mediums to recognize the responsibility they have for contributing to an environment ... free from harassment," Ouseley said. "We've got meetings. It's got to be tackled. It's got to be tackled at the government level."
It highlights the ever-evolving nature of Ouseley's role leading Kick It Out, and the need for such an organization, which is marking its 25th anniversary.
All while Ouseley himself still has to cope with facing prejudice.
"I've got a resilience that can deal with the prejudice and stereotypes and having experienced it virtually all my life and found ways to deal with it," Ouseley said. "Very often you know something's happening that is not the right thing. You make a determination is this is not the right place to challenge it. Sometimes you make a decision, well it's not worth it, and other times you might want to take it on. It exists."
Rob Harris is at www.twitter.com/RobHarris and www.facebook.com/RobHarrisReports
More AP Premier League: www.apnews.com/tag/PremierLeague

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Porcello picks Rogers' brain
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Rick Porcello was never a teammate of Kenny Rogers. Effectively, Porcello crashed the Tigers rotation in 2009 by filling the spot left open by Rogers when he retired after the 2008 season.
There's no point of reference for Porcello, who was still in high school when Rogers was helping pitch the Tigers to the World Series in 2006. And yet, there's instant respect.
When Rogers rolled into Tigers camp on Friday afternoon, one of the longest conversations he had was with Porcello. They talked about pitching, about pitchers fielding their position, about holding baserunners.
Rogers was in uniform when the Tigers' full squad worked out on Saturday morning. Afterward, he and Porcello talked again.
"You just want to talk to him and pick his brain about pitching," Porcello said. "He'd been around for so long. The other great thing that he does is field his position very well, and that's another thing I've been trying to get a little bit better at, being a ground-ball pitcher. Why not learn from one of the best?"


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Meaning of name Neoptolemus
Etymology : From the Greek (Neoptolemos) which meant "new war", derived from (neos) "new" and (polemos) "war"
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He is a strange and mysterious man, which is no doubt because he is extremely introverted and secretive, but also because he possesses incredible self-control. Shy and reluctant to communicate, he hides his hypersensitivity and emotionalism behind a frosty facade of insensitivity and distance. This attitude is probably easier for him to live with, but it but does not enable him to feel truly understood his entourage who often assume him to be indifferent. He seeks peace and quiet which has a very beneficial effect on his mind, giving him time and space to reflect, to meditate and to lapse into introspection from time to time. Indeed, Neoptolemus STRONG> is what Pascal Blaise referred to as a "thinking reed", more cerebral and intellectual than truly active or materialistic. He is capable of critical thinking and is inclined to skepticism, sometimes wearing a small ironic smile in the corner of his mouth. And yet he has a natural grasp of geometry, is good at analyzing and would make a confident and convincing scientist with his brilliant, intuitive mind. Being a man of few words, he listens more than he speaks and could - if he aligns himself with the energies of his karmic 7 and 9 - open new vistas to psychology, parapsychology and spirituality. Moreover, he doesn´t do things by halves: he could either be an atheist or even acrimonious towards all forms of faith; or by contrast a fervent believer, capable of fanatic or sectarian attitudes and beliefs... He is nervous man who develops his mental abilities, first and foremost; somewhat solitary, with an original approach to life, others may perceive him as being different. In fact, his personality isn´t fully developed until middle age and is often accompanied by the acquisition of wisdom. As a child, Neoptolemus is what one might call a "little angel". Too angelic at times: he can even be inhibited and lonely. He would much rather hide inside a good science fiction book, or better still, behind his computer screen, so he doesn´t have to face the real world, which makes him nervous. It is therefore necessary to encourage him socialize keeping in mind his emotional sensitivity, because he has so much to gain from and to share with others. However, he is very bashful, preferring not to let his emotions show on the outside and untimely displays of affection make him very uncomfortable... He could participate in an outdoor group activity, or join a theater company, either of which would do him the world of good...
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Although it is true that he can be a little unsociable Neoptolemus STRONG> has great love for humanity, and it is precisely because he is so sensitive that he tends to protect himself. He is kind, and often tries to help others (albeit sometimes clumsily) because his ideals are high. His love life is important to him and yet he is wary and cautious, afraid of pain or disappointment. He is inclined to solitude, being of those who prefer to be alone rather than in bad company. His modesty, reserve and frosty attitude can at times be a shield and yet Neoptolemus strong> is actually somebody who is well worth knowing, curiously oscillating as he does between an apparent cynicism and a romantic and idealistic nature.
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I was asked to create a card for a Bar mitzvah. I took 2 envelopes & some scraps and this is what I came up with:
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Archaeology in Alberta. When I first interviewed to work in here, I had just completed a stint of 8 months in northern Italy, doing pre-publication work for an exciting Roman site complete with statues, coins, mosaic floors, structures, etc… This came after some years of working in the UK, where the archaeology has always fascinated me. When I came home, I was warned that I would be bored.
But guess what? Archaeology in Alberta can be both fun and exciting. Archaeology here is well regulated by the provincial government and the Historical Resources Act, which basically says that any and all historic resources must be addressed by developers with potential for conflict or impact. In some cases, field assessments are necessary.
Enter the archaeologist… on a quad! This is one thing that I didn't have the opportunity to do in Europe; it's hard to be bored ripping around on an ATV. Of course, we do our best to respect the environment, minimize our impact, and we stick to our development area outside of main trails.
Today, on the Day of Archaeology 2011, we surveyed a lengthy development for the presence of archaeological resources. The entire project area was traversed by ATV, with periodic stints of foot traversing and surface assessment of upturned soils, as well as shovel testing for buried cultural material. Unfortunately, we didn't identify any artifacts, but we did find a stone feature site or two. One was just a single cairn; as always, it had a fantastic view of the surrounding prairie.
Stone feature sites mark the presence of prehistoric people, traveling along similar corridors. They are easily identified by an unnatural patterning of well-buried lichen covered rocks, some of which are arranged in a circle, an arc, or a round mound. Stone feature sites are found throughout the Plains; more famous ones include Majorville Medicine Wheel and Sundial Hill Medicine Wheel.
In southern Alberta, the majority of historic resources identified are stone feature sites. While there are many to be found, all are protected under the Historic Resources Act, and must be avoided or mitigated; most developers choose to avoid and preserve. Some have been identified after development; these have been protected from future potential impact.
Our Day of Archaeology here in Alberta was great. Sunny skies, buried sites and good times. Of course, we would've loved to find more, and it certainly would've been great to find some Bronze Age burials, jade masks or terracotta armies, but that's not our reality. Our reality consists of continually identifying and preserving local prehistoric sites, and yes, that is exciting.


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This Volvo XC90 is beautiful and the interior is clean with virtually no flaws. This Volvo XC90 Premier Plus comes standard with features that are essential in the 21st Century. However, Volvo decided to take it one step further and add a handful of quintessential options that will undoubtedly add to this vehicle's quality and value.
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-Geneva Foreign & Sports has a different model than most. We've decided to sell more cars and make less money. I know, that sounds weird but it really makes sense. Big Dan thinks that once you've earned a customer's business, you've earned their loyalty for life. He says as long as you're fair with people and treat then honestly, they'll never have a reason to go somewhere else. And this means you'll earn their mechanical repair work, collision work, they'll refer friends to you, and they'll come back to buy their next car from you… Sure beats spending loads of money on advertising. There is a reason we're the largest European sales and service shop in the Geneva / Rochester / Syracuse region. Trust The Pros at GFS!
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There's never a dull—or quiet—moment in Kate Roades's yoga classes for kids. "Oh, it's never silent," she says, adding that chatting, laughter, and audible groans are the norm. Just recently a little student quipped midpose, "I am not a cobra, Teacher Kate, I am a seal." Roades's enthusiasm and accepting attitude during moments like these make her a great teacher—giggling is OK in her classes, as is saying a pose feels funny. She's learned plenty of tricks teaching at It's Yoga Kids, the San Francisco studio she opened with partner Michelle Wing in early 2006.
How can parents who want to practice with their kids follow her lead? First, says Roades, know that your child might not be hooked right away. Like adults, kids want to be good at things, and yoga can seem strange at first. "By the third time it's usually not so foreign," Roades says. She also encourages incorporating positions that your child already knows (like sitting cross-legged) into each session to build confidence. Once they are in a pose, tell them how many breaths they will stay in it, to help them feel safe. Finally, limit practices to 30 minutes or less and use language they'll enjoy and understand.
Most of all, says Roades, make it fun, and your children will begin to feel stronger and calmer in their daily life. "Giving children the tools to feel confident is priceless," Roades says. "Teaching kids how to relax and deal with their emotions is incredible."
Before You Begin
Set Up. Find a quiet spot in your home or yard to set up your mats.
Communicate. Chat with your child about yoga. Let her know that it's a physical practice and that breathing deeply is important. Listen to her concerns and ideas. As you practice, compliment your child on her efforts. Create a sense of lightheartedness, and convey that yoga is meant to feel good and be fun!
About the sequence.
During the sequence, remind your child often to breathe deeply through her nose. Hold poses for about 2 to 5 breaths. And check in every so often by asking her how a pose feels or where she is working hardest.
After You Finish
Rest Lie together in Floating on a Cloud Pose (also known as Savasana, or Corpse Pose). Encourage her to close her
eyes, be still and calm, and pretend that her body is floating on a cloud. Hold for 1 to 3 minutes.
Connect Give your child a hug and thank her for practicing with you. Get her feedback by
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New Wal-Mart exclusive worth new Lex Luthor?
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2009 has been an incredible year for DC fans as Mattel continues to deliver figures that cant be turned down, no matter how many variations you have of it. Wal-Mart, who hasnt been too friendly to the DC Universe in the beginning has been singing to a different tune as of late, first with their very own exclusive "Metallo" wave (with another wave featuring "Imperiex" just now hitting) and an exclusive 5-pack randomly dubbed GOTHAM CITY 5. Its more like the Gotham City 3 + Metropolis 2, but oh well.
Long time collectors will quickly notice that four of the five figures - Superman, Batman, Two-Face, Catwoman - are repaints from the DC Superheroes and DC Universe Classics lines, but the fifth figure is all new: Lex Luthor. Only one previous Lex Luthor figure in his battle armor was made prior, but this figure packaged here is all-new.
PACKAGING: All five figures are packed visibly in an attractive box with the exclusive Lex Luthor in the dead center with the Gotham villains on the bottom and our heroes on the top.
The sides of the box have portraits of each character within and youll find the usual photo and biography on the back. The whole look of it falls in line with the rest of the series thus far and I think it does the job well.
SCULPT: The Four Horsemen have sculpted four of these figures previously and the only new sculpt here is Lex Luthor, who is fantastic by the way. Its an all new sculpt and though he reminds me a tad of Billy Zane, its not a bad thing. The main body is familiar but with small tweaks here and there such as his collar and the many pockets on his legs. His straps on his chest are a separate piece but arent removable. Lexs left hand comes in a fist but his right hand is ready to hold whatever it is you want to give him.
Superman is the basic version we all know and love and without the mullet. If you already have one it might be a nuisance but theres plenty of folks who are still in need of the most basic Superman figure there is.
Batman is the same old Batman. Still a solid figure.
Two-Face and Catwoman are both oldies from the DC Superheroes line and since they were part of the later waves, incredibly difficult to come by. The sculpts still hold up fairly well even now.
PAINT: For mass market toys, Mattel does a very nice job. These figures for the most part are painted very well but there are small samplings of slop and unclean lines here and there. The lines that bother me the most are of course when you have a character that dons a mask: Batman and Catwoman. Catwomans hood is meant to be painted underneath the chin as there is a sculpted line for the fabric. Instead, its now part of the chin giving her a very awkward looking chin. Batman mask edges could just use a tad more black paint.
Now getting to the colors of the variants, the villains are all sporting something purple. Catwoman is purple. Lex Luthor has a purple shirt and boots. Half of Two-Faces suit is purple. Thankfully Superman and Batman didnt get the memo.
Two-Face not only received a new suit thats orange and purple (instead of black and white), he also got half a face lift thats green instead of... purple. I actually like this new color combination better for the head sculpt but definitely prefer the older releases suit. They skimped out on giving him a multicolor tie as well.
And speaking of Batman, hes ready to do battle in his black and gray costume rather than the Series 1 light blue and gray.
ARTICULATION: DC Universe Classics have been pretty consistent with their points of articulation. Each figure usually has roughly 22-24 points of articulation which gives a decent amount of poseability. The trick is finding figures with good sturdy joints. Lately Mattel has been great in this department but this set has given me problems with some joints. Batmans left wrist is just about ready to break. Some of the other figures needed some care and attention but were able to get unstuck. Batmans wrist might be a lost cause.
ACCESSORIES: This is where it gets a bit disappointing since only one figure comes with an accessory: Catwomans whip. Her original release also gave her a neat little backpack. Two-Face also comes empty handed, and certainly in need of something.
VALUE: At $54.88 at your local Wal-Mart store, that comes out to $11 a figure, which actually is a pretty good deal right now since many retailers have started to charge $14+ for each DC figure. But of course if youre in it just for Lex Luthor, its a hefty price to pay.
OVERALL: In the end, Im a fan of this set. I definitely needed a regular Superman and Lex Luthor. I also didnt mind a repaint of Batman and or Two-Face. Catwoman is the only figure in the set that I prefer the original to, but if you never were able to find her, this is a decent substitute.
I did have some minor issues with paint on the masks so definitely take a good look at the store before you take it home. I also had an issue with some of the joints getting stuck but lets hope that doesnt happen to any of you.
The Gotham City 5 has its heart in the right place and is a great starter set for those new to DC Universe Classics as well.
For even more images of the Gothan 5 DCU set, CLICK HERE!
Review and Photos by David Yeh
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So, much grumbling today over the latest blasphemy in Chicago: Owner Sam Zell says he "wouldn't hesitate" to sell the naming rights to Wrigley Field. Of course our friend Mariotti is all in a sweaty panic over this, which kind of makes me think it might be a good idea. But then I'm not a Cubs fan. Here's a great take on the issue from Rumors and Rants.
From the Sun-Times:
"Wrigley is an obvious world-wide icon and Wrigley Field is world-wide known. But, in the world of economics, when I bought the Tribune, I didn't get a discount because I wasn't going to use the naming rights that field represents," Zell said in an interview on the CNBC program "Squawk Box." "Perhaps the Wrigley Co. will decide that, after getting it for free for so long, that it's time to pay for it."
Zell then chased reporters off his lawn with a rake.
Speaking as a Giants' fan who watches the team change its stadium name every season, I'm numb to this. But for you Cubs' fans, here's the inevitable petition site to save the Wrigley Field name.
The Tribune Vs. Chicago [Chicago Sun-Times]
Zell Says He Won't Hesitate To Sell Wrigley Field Naming Rights [Chicago Sun-Times]
Go To Zell, Assface [Rumors And Rants]
Save Wrigley Field [Care2 Petition Site]


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Remember that crazy auction for an old Taiwanese bootleg masquerading as Atari classic Air Raid? Well, it just went under the hammer. For over $30,000.
Yes, when the dust settled over the weekend's bidding, 52 shots at taking home the game had been made, with the winning bid coming in at $US31,600. Not bad considering the appeal comes from the game simply having a box, and not just the game itself.
This version of "Air Raid" is in fact a piece of hacked code, with much of the game ripped from another old Atari game, Space Jockey. Still not sure the weirdness and box make it worth over thirty grand, but since there are only a handful of these games left on the planet, you can see why serious collectors go serious with their bidding.
AIR RAID with Original Box – Very Rare Atari 2600 Game [eBay]


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The last time the Philadelphia Phillies hosted the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park, they swept their divisional opponent, held the lead in the National League East and were 15 games over .500.
What a difference six weeks can make.
The Phillies have not won a series since that four-game sweep of Miami, and have plummeted out of the playoff race with 23 losses in their last 34 games.
The Marlins return to Philadelphia this weekend for the final time in the 2018 season. Wei-Yin Chen (6-10, 4.72 ERA) will face Zach Eflin (9-7, 4.42) as the teams open a three-game series Friday night.
The Phillies have been on a slide for more than a month, but the last two weeks have been especially bad. The team enters Friday's game on a five-game losing streak and is 2-9 in September.
Philadelphia (74-71), with 17 games to play, has fallen 7 1/2 games behind the Atlanta Braves in its division and 6 1/2 back in the race for the second NL wild card spot. The only silver lining right now for the Phillies is that they have seven games remaining against the Braves.
"As long as we are still in the race, as long as we still have games left with Atlanta, and as long as we can mathematically catch them, I will believe in this club," first-year Phillies manager Gabe Kapler told reporters earlier this week. "That will not waver."
After getting swept at home by the Washington Nationals, the Phillies are 28-35 against the rest of the NL East this season. They are, however, 9-7 against the Marlins -- the only team in the division the Phillies have a winning record against.
The last-place Marlins (57-89) enter the series having lost five of their last six games and were swept by the New York Mets in a Thursday doubleheader.
Chen has pitched his best this season over his last six starts. He has a 2.04 ERA and 0.91 WHIP since the beginning of August. Chen picked up his 10th loss of the season in his last game, though. He gave up three runs on five hits and notched six strikeouts in four innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.
Chen is 1-4 with a 3.62 career ERA in seven appearances against the Phillies.
Like the Phillies, Eflin has struggled lately. The right-hander has a 7.72 ERA and opponents are hitting .346 against him with a .971 OPS over his last five starts.
Eflin, 24, was pulled after three innings in his last outing against the New York Mets. He allowed six runs on four hits and three walks Saturday as he picked up his third consecutive loss.
"I haven't been doing a good job of executing my pitches when I need to," Eflin told mlb.com after the outing. "When you don't execute pitches, they put a six-spot in three innings. But I don't think I'm far off."
Eflin has surrendered four runs and seven hits in 14 innings (two starts) against Miami this season. He is 1-1 with a 5.21 ERA in three starts against the Marlins in his three-year career.


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Northern Irish firm clinches Dutch deal
Kettyle Irish Foods, which is well-known for its award-winning Fermanagh dry-aged beef and bacon, has developed an innovative seaweed-cured, dry-cure bacon after being approached by Dutch supermarket Albert Heijn and asked to supply sustainably produced bacon from outdoor-bred pigs. The distinctive bacon will be marketed under 'Excellence range' in a deal which Kettyle estimates to be worth around £1.2m a year.
Maurice Kettyle said: "It's an extremely exciting development that gives us an important platform for further growth with the chain in the Netherlands and will encourage us to explore opportunities in other European markets."
He said there was a growing appetite among leading European retailers for sustainability, with retailers increasingly demanding that suppliers show solid evidence of a commitment to sustainability and that Kettyle's had been quick to recognise the developing trend in the Netherlands for foods which combine taste and sustainability.
He said: "We've been operating in this influential European market for many years and this has enabled us to keep abreast of trends.
"Our parent company, Linden Foods in Dungannon, has been supplying beef to supermarkets and foodservice organisations there and has also been conscious of the move towards greater evidence of sustainability that includes good standards of animal welfare."
Leading Dutch retailer Albert Heijn has over 850 stores from local grocery store formats to larger supermarket and convenience stores. It is owned by parent company Ahold.


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Marilyn Monroe died almost 50 years ago, but her bikini body is still, according to a new poll as reported by the Daily Mail, the most coveted bikini body of all time.
The voluptuous blond bombshell took the title ahead of other curvaceous stars like Christina Hendricks, Kim Kardashian, Raquel Welch, Jennifer Aniston and Beyonce.
Commissioned by the U.K. chain Debenhams, the poll suggests people may be embracing fuller figures more than they have in the past. Says a spokesperson for the store, Sasha Nagalingham, to the Daily Mail: "Our results tell us that looking great on the beach is not about being the thinnest or the youngest woman around... Women are increasingly appreciative of figures that symbolise all the great things about womanhood."
And it's true, there could be a rebellion happening against rail-thin figures.
Fashion models are beginning to stand up for their rights, saying many times they're underfed. And then there's the controversy surrounding the reported Victoria's Secret model diet -- before a show the models are said to subsist on only egg powder and gallons of water. The Council of Fashion Designers of America has even released new health guidelines for models walking the catwalk in their shows.
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Real story behind the burning of Tydale Biscoe School, Tangmarg, Kashmir
Rashmi Talwar
Christian schools have been popular throughout Kashmir since late 1800's when the first Church Mission Society (CMS) named as Tyndale Biscoe and Mallinson Society, CMS was established first at Drugjan and later at Sheikh Bagh Srinagar. Formal modern schooling with a dynamic spirit of service was introduced for the first time by this school. Despite earlier resistance for Christian Missionary Schools and especially the strong opposition to the education of the girl child, Kashmir emerged as one of foremost regions to adopt, adjust and follow up a holistic pattern of educational ideas alien to its culture by Tyndale Biscoe and come out tops. Even today Christian-run schools are seen to have maximum aspirants seeking admissions in the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir as in other parts of the country.
Then what really took place that led to burning of Tyndale Biscoe's rural school located in Tangmarg?
Shocking disclosure, of allegations against Tangmarg's MLA Ghulam Hassan Mir alleged to be in cahoots with army and charged the winds of rebellion to oust the democratically elected government of NC- Congress headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has been an open secret for most Kashmiris. Allegations of the MLA having accepted money, to incite innocent villagers from his constituency and intensifying violence leading to a crazed mob's torching of rural Tyndale Biscoe school is a stark reminder that there is a surface calm in Kashmir that can be triggered by the tiniest spark. The school's burning stands as an example of 'emotions on an edge' even today.
Tyndale Biscoe School, a rural branch of Srinagar's main branch, close to Gulmarg–catered to students from nearly 150 villages imparting valued added modern education.
When Omar Abdullah, the young Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, had faced a question from a perturbed Christian delegation in 2010, post the burning of this school – "Does your government want to see Christian schools in Kashmir anymore?" The troubled CM had replied, 'More than half my secretariat has grown up and studied in the Tyndale-Biscoe and Mallinson School'. 'Is this a question!' he had growled.
The CM of one of the most troubled states in India had never forgotten that his father Dr Farooq Abdullah now Union minister in UPA was an alumnus of this august school as also J&K's respected Prime Minister Bakshi Ghulam Mohammed besides producing some of the best and brightest students who have created a niche for themselves in the country and abroad. Of course Omar's Grandfather Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah's deep regret at not being a part of the school during Biscoe's time was strongly etched in Omar's memory. The Sheikh, upon the death of Biscoe, declared it as a personal loss besides a terrible loss for the people of Kashmir.
The question to CM was posed in relation to the torching of Tyndale Biscoe School in Tangmarg by a mob in 2010 following a clip by an Islamic TV channel showing a white man in US, burning a book attributed to be the holy Koran on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 attacks. "In the school fire, seven copies of the Holy Koran too were burnt," contended the Church of North India (CNI) Diocese's Bishop Rev P K Samantaroy who controls CMS institutions in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
Post this incident of arson, government promised compensation of Rs 8 crore to the Tangmarg school – named after Rev Cecil Canon Tyndale Biscoe and Miss Mallinson- but after a mere preliminary sum of Rs one crore, and some pre-fabricated modular huts to run the school, they hardly took the redressal to its promised conclusion, contended the Amritsar based Bishop and Srinagar based Parvez Samuel Kaul, Director- Principal of Tyndale Biscoe & Mallinson society, Srinagar, who were part of the Christian delegation.
In year 2010, a wave of fierce stone-pelting and retaliatory deaths had botched up the beautiful vale and then came this horrific torching of a rural school by a mob of hundreds in Tangmarg.
BOXReduced to Ashes
On Saturday night, 13th of September 2010, the building of Tyndale Biscoe in Tangmarg was torched.
Hundreds descended to vent their ire on this innocent school building after watching an Iranian channel broadcasting about a white pastor, seen burning a page from a book, purportedly from the Holy Koran, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11 attacks in New York, by terrorists.
News of this spread like wildfire and the majestic school building, in the lap of wooded greenery where many a village child found his/her education, went up in angry flames. A distraught Principal Rajinder Kaul of Tyndale Biscoe School Tangmarg, who headed the school from the millennium year of 2000 while showing the remnants of destruction at Shajimarg in Tangmarg rued. "This happened two days after the commemoration of 9/11's 10th anniversary on September 13, 2010".
"Ferocious flames engulfed and gutted the entire structure in an area of 19 kanals in which the school stood, built with aim of elevating the standard of education amongst rural children. "Even though a CRPF picket was close by, help came too late", cried Sabina Yasreen a school teacher, who saw the school grow, adding classes, the library, the laboratory for 13-years, and then saw its total destruction. Tears rolled down her cheeks as well as those of some senior students, as they talked to this writer in the school premises amidst ghastly trunks of 40 charred Deodar trees that helplessly watched as humans turned wild in a fury of destruction.
Bishop Samantaroy in Amritsar , said, "On hearing this devastating news, I immediately set off for Tangmarg from Amritsar, keeping no track of time and reached the next morning, despite stringent checks and halts throughout J&K. It was a volatile period of strife in the valley. The security forces had fortified the church building in Gulmarg which was also under grave threat".
"The news of Koran burning turned the angst against the Christian institutions that had nothing at all to do with the actions of one insane man from America," commented the Principal-Director of TBM Parwez Samuel Kaul, to this writer in Srinagar, who later sent a detailed report to the government which led to compensation promise to the tune of Rs 8 crore.
"Though the officials were informed prior to the attack of grave possibilities and requested for security they paid scant regard. The mob even stopped the fire brigade from reaching the spot," revealed the Bishop. "I was heart-broken as I was involved with the Tangmarg School right from the time of land selection to its start in 1996, seeing it grow and flourish. With beaming Kashmiri children, the School was more like a beautiful fairy garden. To see it turn to ashes was killing."
"The Tangmarg school's safe status was assumed as students from 150 villages studied here, ensuring its security. That strategic neglect by government and security caused grievous damage as the school turned into a soft target and the fire reduced it to ashes", a Kashmiri bureaucrat said on conditions of anonymity.
Trees more than 40-70 feet tall surrounding the school, stood witness to the terrible insanity that night that set a place of learning alight and also gutted nine other government buildings including tehsil headquarters.
All records everything was burnt, everywhere were ashes and soot that flew around as the wind blew. However, the arsonists were unaware that seven copies of the Quran kept in the school were also burnt, when they set it afire. Mustaq Ahmed Dar – a teacher for seven years says his copy of Koran was one of the seven that were reduced to ashes. Hardly any pictures other than those that were in the main TBM branch were left as the reminder of what the original school looked like.
Socio-Economic Development Project (SEDP) president Daniel B Das, also a member of the Amritsar Diocese, said they had earlier thought of withdrawing from Tangmarg which is a rural area. However, it would have sent a wrong signal to the forces which were inimical to the pluralistic character of Kashmir.
Children came the following morning, each of them crying and holding hands of their teachers and hugging in that terrible hour of tragedy. Senior students and teachers took turns to douse the remnant ashes that were simmering and causing more damage to ground below.
Undeterred by the tragedy, the school authorities from Srinagar and Amritsar restarted the school the very next day , shifting it to Dobivan village hospital with not even a pencil or eraser, but plain guts and resilience, in a move to save the academic year of 500 girls and boys. Principal Rajinder Kaul proudly tells us that the same year students who appeared in the matric board exams produced a cent percent result with three students making it to the merit list of J &K State Board of Secondary Examination for year 2011.
The school was shifted back to the same site and now carries on in modular or pre-fabricated huts provided by the government for which the school built base plinth foundation from the one crore with the preliminary compensation released by the government.
Director and Principal of Tyndale Biscoe and Mallinson society had written to the Jammu and Kashmir government a detailed note about Rs 8 crore in compensation, but nearly two and half years later only the initial compensation of Rs one crore was released.
On 4th May 2013, the local Tangmarg Tehsildar with a team of officials marched to the school to dismantle 25 pre fabricated by the Divisional commissioner's office. The officer left after being confronted for a notice or communication by relevant authority.
The school with 500 students had started functioning in 25 modular huts that were released by CM for temporary reconstruction of the school building, till the time permanent structure of the school building was constructed, according to an official communication.
How Tyndale Biscoe changed the character of Kashmir?
In Srinagar you may pass a sign outside a tall gate in the midst of a Sheikh Bagh bazaar, that reads "In all things, be Men" with an emblem of two crossed heart shaped oars. Most would fail to get the import of this motto and emblem that stands to symbolizes 'Face all challenges with courage and a gentle heart'.
With the first school started under Church Mission School CNI under Diocese of North India (DNI) whose foundation was laid in Lahore, Pakistan, the entire character of Kashmiris took a U-turn. Those who chose to put their wards under the wings of Cecil Canon Tyndale Biscoe felt the drastic change, some opposed it vehemently while few tolerated and fewer were visionaries to appreciate the new calling. Where Patshalas and Maktabs were run by Pandits and Maulavis respectively, the first Christian school established in Kashmir in 1880, to usher in widespread changes in channelizing attitudes, talents and spirits posing a challenge to traditional lifestyles and acceptable dogmatic rituals and superstitions.
If not for Tyndale Biscoe –
The Mighty Pir Panjal range would have stood virgin with no one to show a 'V' sign for Victory after the toughest climb.
The bluest waters of Kashmir would have never rejoiced with Aquarian sports and regattas (boating competitions).
No trophies would have been won in competitions of footballs, dancing, boxing, boating, mountaineering, trekking, rock climbing or swimming or possessing the rare "Pluck" to dare.
The Wular Lake would still be in wait for swimmers given the belief about its demon-like qualities and a fiery temper
If not Famine, Floods and Fires; certainly Cholera would have erased the names of many Kashmiri families, which traces its origins to the late 1800s or beyond.
Surely, Kashmir would have been turned into a dump yard with no lessons of –'Cleanliness is next to godliness' learnt and girls would have remained illiterate and sodomy would have still ruled as a bullies would roam the streets.
Arrogance and devilish Taboos would have ruined many a woman- the embodiment of life.
Citizens would become stingy and selfish or would have run away in the face of disasters. They would have never learnt the spirit of service or performing civil duties of firefighting, street cleaning, preventing cruelty to animals, rescue operations during floods and epidemic of cholera breakouts.
Modern-day concepts of marathons, Peak treks, camping, excursions, and service above self were a part of school curriculum way back in 1890s in Kashmir. "Secularism was visible when this Christian school houses were named not after some Christian saints but after mountain peaks of Kashmir- Kolohai ,Harmukh, Tattakuti ,Mahadev", says Mr Rajan Sandhu estate supervisor of Tyndale Biscoe


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A name such as 'Swedish Death Cleaning' does sound quite ominous, sure, but its rewards are truly satisfying. Actually, it's just a hostile-sounding name for the latest cleaning craze that is helping numerous households worldwide become much more clutter free. It is based on a concept by Swedish writer Margareta Magnusson who wrote a bestseller based on this idea shortly after her parents died.
The main idea behind Swedish Death Cleaning, aimed at people aged over 50 years, is to gradually start cleaning their homes and making them neater so that when they pass on their abodes are virtually clutter-free for their children and surviving relatives. Quite a gloomy concept, yet it's something we all have to face, right?
So, how do you start Swedish Death Cleaning your home?
First, focus on all items that have little to no sentimental value. We suggest spaces like the attic or basement, your wardrobe or closet, or any other storage room – there are sure to be a few items hidden in your closet / dressing area that are no longer being worn.
Above 50 is the recommended phase to start, although once you reach 65 or so it is suggested that your house is already up and running on the Swedish Death Cleaning method.
Once you start tossing out and selling stuff that you no longer use, it becomes a habit. But that feeling of living in a cleaner, roomier and altogether more welcoming home is definitely priceless.
Surely you want others to have it as easy as possible after you're gone? Well then, make sure your stuff is in order! Create a document that contains all the need-to-know info pertaining to things like insurance, financial affairs, your will, etc. This should include contact info for the appropriate parties (i.e. lawyers, insurance companies).
Be sure to let the relevant family members know about this important document and where to access it.
There are things that are sentimental to us and conjure up good memories, and then there are other elements that we possessed or purchased during good times but are no longer being used – learn to tell the difference!
Rummage through your kitchen, for instance, and be very clear on what you use and what just gathers up dust. Also think about it logically – how many egg lifters, for instance, do you really need? A set of valuable crockery that you bought or inherited can surely be kept, but be ruthless with other stuff.
Not sure you want to donate something to a complete stranger? Then give it to a friend or family member who you know will remember you for it.
We understand this concept can be a bit dark, and that's why it's recommended to reward yourself as you proceed – but not with more possessions!
After a hard day of Swedish Death Cleaning, treat yourself to an outing to the cinema or a favourite restaurant. This gives you something to look forward to for a (not-so-pleasant) job well done.
Not sure whether to keep or donate a certain something in your home? Ask yourself if anybody in your family or circle of friends would love to have that particular object.
If it's a set of valuable tea cups, for instance, then surely there's someone in your family who has commented on it one time or another? How about leaving it to them, or better yet, gifting it to them right now? Unless you still use it from time to time, of course.
At the end of the day, remember that less is more – and that is the new trend that is sure to stay.
Modern-day homes are becoming smaller, which means people are adapting by means of adjusting to minimalist lifestyles. If nobody in your family, for example, wants those old, overly adorned classic furniture pieces you have in your home, then consider donating or selling.
Times are changing, after all!
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The new school year is just around the corner. Some are overjoyed to see friends and start a new grade level. Some wish that summer would never end. Whether you are happy or disappointed that school is starting, here are 10 funny quotes to inspire you for the approaching school year. There are back to school quotes for students, teachers and parents.
#1 For the moms
"If there were no schools to take the children away from home part of the time, the insane asylums would be filled with mothers." -Edgar W. Howe
#2 For those of faith
"As long as there are tests, there will be prayer in schools." -Author Unknown
#3 For Politicians
"But there are advantages to being elected President. The day after I was elected, I had my high school grades classified Top Secret." -Ronald Reagan
#4 For kids
"Smartness runs in my family. When I went to school I was so smart my teacher was in my class for five years." Gracie Allen
#5 For teachers
"There are three good reasons to be a teacher – June, July, and August." – Author Unknown
#6 For the student
"I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught." -Winston Churchill
#7 For the Class Clown
We all learn by experience but some of us have to go to summer school." Peter De Vries
#8 For the question asker
"What's another word for thesaurus?" Steven Wright.
#9 For unruly children
"When a teacher calls a boy by his entire name, it means trouble." – Mark Twain
#10 For anyone who lives or works with kids
"Schoolteachers are not fully appreciated by parents until it rains all day Saturday." – E. C. McKenzie
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Sorry to make you all insanely jealous, but I'm not gonna lie...yesterday was pretty stinkin' amazing. (And by yesterday, I mean Wednesday since I didn't publish this last night when I started it.)
Really Kim*, how could I leave him home??
The day started off early when we took a shuttle to the train station. We took the Kuranda Scenic Railway from Cairns**, through a RAIN FOREST, to Kuranda.
This fulfilled a dream I didn't even know I had: Riding in an authentic old-timey wooden train car.
For a kid weened on Agatha Christie novels, it was like I had been transported back in time and was living an English murder mystery. By the time we got to Kuranda, I was looking for Miss Marple, ready to opportunistically bump someone off, and craving afternoon tea. (Peppermint herbal, that is...)
The scenery wasn't too shabby either!
We had a little time to kill in the mountain top village of Kuranda so we spent it eating!
Seriously. Best EVER!
Hands down the best pancakes I've ever eaten. The hot chocolate was yummy too, but it's more like warm milk with a tiny bit of chocolate. I lean more towards the melted chocolate with a tiny bit of milk side of things.
After a little window shopping and a stop at the "Chemist" for a "dummy" (pacifier), we headed for our next activity:
A gondola ride over the real-life, no-kidding rain forest. At this point I left Agatha Christie's England and jumped into "Survivor: Australia".
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our last destination of the day!
Hartley's Crocodile Adventure!!!
(Isn't it amazing the fun that can be had when your normally tight-wadish husband is willing to book actual tours because he didn't have to buy plane tickets???)
This is where we came far too close to some large hungry crocodiles,
got to pet a koala,
and where Gray pinched the nose and pulled the tail of a good-natured Wallaby.
I was missing my big boys all day. They would have LOOOOVED everything we did! We've decided to start saving so we can bring them and all come back in a few years. Or decades.
We got back to the hotel in time to find some yummy dinner then went to bed early.
Definitely a day for the record books!
P.S. We met a nice family on the train ride. East Indians, from Florida, living in Hong Kong.
Also, our tour bus driver was hilarious and we spent a lot of time chatting him up and learning all sorts of interesting stuff about the area.
P.P.S. Most commonly asked question: "Whe you from?" followed by "Weh you affected by the uhthquake?"
P.P.P.S. At least half of the stores, shops, and restaurants I've walked in/past have had a jar or bottle out for Japan Relief. Very cool!!!
*KB: I couldn't bare to leave him home. He's only 12 months and still nursing. 18 months, sure...but this was too long a trip to leave him. Couldn't do it. Although we could have done a zip line over the rain forest if we'd left him home....
**I've now heard it pronounced by locals as "Kens", "Cans", and "Canes" but never "Cairns".


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In Carpenter, the FBI was was investigating a string of robberies in and around Detroit in 2011. In order to link the defendant to the crimes, the government obtained 127 days of his cell phone records from MetroPCS—without a warrant—to try to place him at the locations of the robberies. As in other cases, the government argued that Mr. Carpenter had no reasonable expectation of privacy in these records, which it claimed were simultaneously incriminating but not precise enough to reveal his exact location and movements over those 127 days. The district court and Sixth Circuit court of appeals agreed, holding individuals lack any privacy interest in the location information generated by their cell phones.
Carpenter successfully petitioned the Supreme Court to review his case. EFF filed briefs both encouraging the Court to take the case and urging it to reject the Third Party Doctrine on the merits. We noted that cell phone usage has exploded in the last 30 years, and with it, the technologies to locate users have gotten ever more precise.


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Dickinson's host institution in Germany, the University of Bremen, was named as a grand-prize winner of more than $1.2 million in research funding from the German federal government's Excellence Initiative. Launched in 2005, the German Excellence Initiative is a competition focused on enhancing academic research capabilities in a nation where higher education is publicly funded.
Established as one of Dickinson's global-partner institutions in 1984, the University of Bremen enrolls 18,000 students, including approximately 10 German-proficient Dickinson students. Long renowned for excellence in interdisciplinary study, research-based teaching projects and focus on internationalization, the university also won support during the competition for its Center for Marine Environmental Sciences and International Graduate School of Social Sciences.
"The University of Bremen has always been a capable and creative partner in our global programing," said Brian Brubaker, director of education abroad and associate director of global education at Dickinson. "It's always rewarding to work with a partner that has global competencies and priorities similar to one's own."
Dickinson offers 40 study-abroad programs in 24 countries on six continents and is recognized as a leader in global education by the Institute of International Education. With approximately 60 percent of Dickinson students studying abroad—seven times the national average—Dickinson is one of the top 20 baccalaureate institutions in the nation for the total number of students who study abroad and is among the top three for students who spend a full academic year abroad.
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Will a MARAD Waiver Allow Charters on a Foreign-Built Boat?
He indicated that the boat that he plans to use in his charter service was not built in the United States, but that he has obtained a "MARAD Waiver" for the boat. He is correct in noting that a foreign-built vessel may not legally carry passengers for hire in this country unless the owner obtains a waiver of the restriction from the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD). Information regarding a waiver is available on MARAD's website: marad.dot.gov Follow the links to the Small Vessel Waiver Program.
The restrictions regarding foreign-built vessels are intended to protect domestic shipping industries, and the U.S. is one of many countries that have enacted these types of laws. The waiver program recognizes that the restrictions are more appropriate for big ships. because small passenger vessels are not a big threat to domestic shipping.
Vessel owners may apply for the waiver by following the directions on the MARAD website. Once the waiver is granted, it stays with the vessel, even after it is sold.
Our reader is correct that the waiver will allow for a vessel to carry up to 12 passengers for hire, but only if all other legal requirements are met.
The phrase "passengers for hire" refers to passengers who are paying compensation to the vessel owner for their transportation. Carriage of passengers for hire requires a vessel owner to obtain a "Coastwise Trade Endorsement" on the vessel's Certificate of Documentation. Most foreign vessels are ineligible for this endorsement, but the MARAD waiver specifically allows for this.
Further, most vessels that carry passengers for hire in the U.S. must comply with a strict set of Coast Guard regulations. They must pass a rigorous Coast Guard inspection and they must be issued a Certificate of Inspection from the Coast Guard.
An exception to the Coast Guard inspection process is allowed for vessels that carry six or fewer passengers for hire (often referred to as "six-pack" charters). The limit is increased to 12 passengers if the boat measures more than 100 gross tons (this regulation is set forth in 46 C.F.R. sec. 2.01-7).
Referring back to our reader's case, the MARAD waiver has no effect on the Coast Guard inspection regulations. The vessel must be inspected by the Coast Guard if it carries more than six passengers for hire, or more than 12 passengers if the vessel is over 100 gross tons.
Our reader said nothing about the size of his catamaran or Coast Guard inspection, but it is most likely an uninspected vessel under 100 gross tons — in which case, he will be limited to six passengers, even with the MARAD waiver.
Our reader also discussed bareboat charters and he questioned whether he would be allowed to skipper the boat, even if he were the only licensed and qualified captain in the area. The short answer is "no."
A bareboat charter is a lease arrangement where the charterer takes on all of the rights and obligations of ownership without actually transferring title, and the owner is generally protected from liability against third parties.
Bareboat charters are common in the world of commercial shipping, where complex tax and international vessel registration laws may encourage a lender to take ownership of a ship rather than to simply record a mortgage. Like most principles of maritime law, bareboat charters were developed to manage the safety and commerce of ships at sea, but they are equally applicable to recreational boats.
Bareboat charters are attractive to charter boat operators because the charterer is treated as an owner. Since an owner may bring as many guests and friends aboard as the vessel may safely accommodate, the operation is not subject to Coast Guard inspection.
Unfortunately, to create a bareboat charter, the owner of the vessel must completely and exclusively relinquish possession, operation, maintenance, command and navigation of the boat to the charterer. The most common mistake made by people who seek to use this structure as a loophole around Coast Guard inspection is that they require the charterer to use a specific captain and crew, or to select from a very short list of captains and crew. A true bareboat charter arrangement does not allow the owner to designate a captain and crew.
Chartering is a complex area of maritime law, particularly when we are looking at boats or charter operations that try to skirt the Coast Guard's passengers-for-hire regulations. Contact an experienced maritime attorney to discuss the facts and structure of your operation, before you get too far along in the process.


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Considering the complexity of the human mind, it comes as no surprise that the problems and disorders associated with it are just as bewildering. For decades, scientists have been struggling to understand the numerous causes, trigger factors and manifestations of depression. The cause of depression may be different for each individual and the disorder often presents with varied, and sometimes contradictory, symptoms. On researching the existing literature, I knew I had to adopt a holistic approach as an aromatherapist and devise different and custom-made answers for the same problem.
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In Matrix Bullet Time Fighting Game you can fight up to 5 people at one time. The game has a special feature allowing you to press the space-bar to slow down time. There are so many action packed kicks, punches, dives and jumps to enjoy in slow motion. You can also pull out a pistol and shoot bullets. You can see the bullets fly through the air in slow motion. Playing this game is almost like directing your own action packed martial arts fighting movie.
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