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Mother's Day becomes twice the holiday after you have kids. We still get to honor our own moms with a thoughtful gift they can actually use, and receive some macaroni art or undercooked pancakes from our own kids. Whether you're looking for something your mom will appreciate, or (like us) treat ourselves to something special in celebration of being a mom, here are some great ideas!
Oh, and don't forget to enter the giveaways!
Mad Hippie Oil
Antioxidants aren't just good for your diet, they're good for your skin, too! That's why we love the Mad Hippie Oil from Mad Hippie Skin Care. Despite being an oil, this moisturizing blend doesn't leave your face looking greasy. It has a light, pleasant scent and a little goes a long way. The dropper makes it easy to extract just the right amount for your face and neck.
The list of antioxidants in the Mad Hippie Oil goes on and on: Argan Oil, Pomegranate Seed Oil, and Extracts of Cranberry Fruit, Pomegranate , Blueberry, Strawberry Fruit, Kiwi, Watermelon Fruit, Grape Seed, Raspberry Seed, Camu Camu Fruit, Acai Fruit, Goji, Sea Buckthorn Berry, Hemp Seed, and Broccoli.
Essentia Pillow
There's nothing that a mom appreciates more than a good night's sleep! Even if the kids won't let mom sleep in, she can rest comfortably on the Essentia Comfort Pillow. It's the only natural memory foam pillow on the market, and is made from Hevea Milk, which is the milky white "sap" of the Rubber tree. The cloth covering is made from organic cotton, and is machine washable.
What we love best about the Essentia Pillows is that they don't smell like plastic. We've purchased memory foam pillows before, and had to air them out for weeks before they no longer smelled strong enough to keep us up at night. If they smelled so strongly, what horrible chemicals do they contain? That's why we are resting easier with our heads on a natural memory foam pillow. And the mom in your life could too!
Truly's Natural Soap
If your mom has sensitive skin, or washes her hands frequently, she'll appreciate a bar of Truly's Soap! All of their soaps are Organic, and are based with a blend of Palm, Coconut and Olive Oils.
Our favorite is the Everyday Soother, which contains Tea Tree Oil and Calendula Oil. So not only is in anti-bacterial, it's also anti-inflammatory.
Another great pick that is great for faces as wells as hands (and the rest of you) is the Oats & Honey Bar. The oats and bran make it a lightly exfoliating bar.
We love that Truly's Natural Products is a small, home based business run by a family in the US. Based on the quality of the products, we never would have guessed!
Good Earth Beauty Shampoo and Conditioner
If you can't treat the mom in your life to a day at the Spa, at least pamper her with Japanese Cherry Blossom Shampoo and Conditioner from Good Earth Beauty.
Good Earth Beauty collaborated with m.o.d. Perfumery to create an intoxicating blend of lily, jasmine, freesia with a hint of amber sandalwood and a base note of vanilla musk. It smells like springtime to us!
The products are vegan and free of parabens, pesticides, petroleum, propylene glycol, phthalates, sulfates and artificial colors. Plus, they are made in the USA!
Numi Organic Pu-erh Tea
When Mom needs a pick-me-up, Numi Organic Pu-erh Tea is a perfect choice since it has more caffeine than most teas. We like the Cardamom flavor best, but it also comes in Ginger, Chocolate, Basil Mint and the Emperor's Blend. The real tea enthusiast will enjoy an Aged Pu-erh Tea Brick.
The Cardamom Numi Organic Pu-erh is an earthy tea that's aromatic and spicy, but smooth at the same time. The slightly sweet undertones makes it a perfect tea to enjoy without sweetener or milk.
Pu-erh Tea is an ancient healing tea that supposedly improves digestion and metabolism. The tea leaves are fermented in a unique 60-day process that results in a tea that has more antioxidants than most green teas. Numi uses leaves harvested from the ancient Chinese tea forests on Jing Mai Mountain.
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The bar soaps are made with a base of 100% Organic Saponified Palm, Coconut, and Olive oils. The difference in the soaps is in the essential oils and the addition of oatmeal, honey and bran, depending on the bar.
The organic lip balms are made with Sunflower Oil, Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Rosemary Extract and Calendula. The individual flavors contain different organic extracts, such as vanilla, watermelon, and lemon.
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Another reader will receive a travel set of shampoo and conditioner AND a lavender vanilla lip balm from Good Earth Beauty.
The shampoo and conditioner comes in 2 oz. travel bottles. See review above for product details.
The lip balm comes in a convenient tin and contains organic sunflower oil, organic shea butter, beeswax, organic cocoa butter, natural flavor oils.
Numi Organic Pu-erh Tea Sampler
If you're a tea lover, cross your fingers and enter our giveaway for FOUR boxes of Numi Organic Pu-erh Tea The winner will receive a box of Cardamom, Ginger, Chocolate, and the Emperor's Blend.


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The alarming statistic came over the holidays. You may have missed it.
The number of Anne Arundel County students who have threatened to harm themselves has more than doubled in the past five years.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools officials tracked 1,126 incidents of students threatening self-harm during the 2012-2013 school year. That number jumped to 2,370 last school year.
So, schools Superintendent George Arlotto has proposed adding seven school counselors, three psychologists and three social workers to address what is clearly a significant problem. The price tag: $1.4 million.
It's not enough.
The American School Counselor Association recommends a 250-to-1 student-to-counselor ratio. Many schools in the county do not meet that standard.
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The state's average is 369 students for every counselor. Neighboring states and jurisdictions, like Washington, D.C., Virginia and Pennsylvania, hover around the same average.
There is an appetite for more on the Board of Education, which now must consider and approve Arlotto's budget before sending it on to County Executive Steuart Pittman and the County Council for final adjustments and funding.
Mental health quickly emerged as a school board campaign issue in the months leading up to the 2018 election, the first time board members were chosen at the ballot box. Candidates promised to make mental health a priority for the district and underscored the need to hire more professionals.
Board member Melissa Ellis was among them and was clear that she thinks the school system can do more, labeling the superintendent's recommendation "not ambitious enough."
But other priorities were listed during the campaign as well, with money for pushing back school start times mentioned often and, of course, more teachers and more pay for teachers.
No matter the good intentions of new members of the board, and the priorities of those for whom this is the latest in a series of budget votes, the superintendent drives priorities in school spending. Board members have the ability to push around the edges of spending categories.
Several new members have said they want to do more. They want to hold Arlotto accountable to the public.
We think this is a good place to start.
The superintendent's budget is headed in the right direction with the funds it proposes for students in crisis. It builds on progress made over the last several years in additional mental health resources.
We won't suggest an exact number of additional mental health professionals for schools because we don't know how many the school system can absorb. But bringing the ratio of counselors to students closer to the national standard is a good target.
Adding resources to existing programs is another good idea, such as the Phoenix Academy. Students are transferred to the school in Annapolis so they can learn in an environment that offers help for emotional troubles.
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Whatever steps board members ultimately take as they approve a schools budget, it's clear mental health should be a top priority. They must do more.

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He seemed surprised by this, which caught me off guard, until I remembered that he'd probably only ever been shooting with friends and peers at the range or at gun school, and had never been shackled to a counter at a gun store or a table at a gun show and forced to deal with the hoi polloi at Copenhagen halitosis range. I therefore felt it necessary to point out that:
"I can tell you from personal experience that any Cletus unwilling to shell out more than a buck-and-a-half for a pistol is going to hand down his solitary loaded magazine of dollar-a-pop holler points like they were the frickin' family silver."Seriously, ammunition manufacturers are missing out on servicing this lucrative market by not offering garishly painted JHPs with dangerous-sounding names in ten-round blister packs. I'm not kidding when I say that I've seen Cletus and his buddy Jasper go in halfsies on a box o' them there Hydro Shocks, 'cause you want some good stuff to put in your new gun after you leave the range.
If you're on a low budget, and Lord knows I've been there as often as not, I truly believe you're better off with ball ammo that you know runs in your low-budget heater than some brand of sooper dooper JHP that you've never even function-checked in your gat.


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Official: Chris Benoit's Son Was Sedated When Killed
The WWE star injected himself with testosterone before killing his wife and son
Chris Benoit injected himself with testosterone before killing his wife and son and then committing suicide last month, officials said Tuesday.
Daniel Benoit, 7, was sedated with Xanax, a drug used to treat anxiety disorders and panic disorders, when the World Wrestling Entertainment star strangled his child. Xanax was also found in the body of Benoit's wife, Nancy.
The findings were presented by Georgia's chief medical examiner, Dr. Kris Sperry, who cautioned that there is no scientific evidence linking testosterone to fits or rage or mental disorders. He did say that the levels of testosterone in Benoit's body were "elevated."
Testosterone is a hormone that maintains muscle mass and strength, fat distribution and bone mass, as well as sperm production, sex drive and potency.
Police say the wrestler, 40, killed his wife and son in their suburban Georgia home before strangling himself with a weight machine cord on June 24.
Following Benoit's death, federal Drug Enforcement Administration agents arrested his personal physician, Dr. Phil Astin, on seven counts of over-prescribing pain and anxiety medication. (Astin has pleaded not guilty.)
Although none of the charges are related to Benoit, a search warrant obtained earlier by police specified the doctor had prescribed "on average, a 10-month supply of anabolic steroids to Mr. Benoit every three to four weeks from May 4, 2006 through May 9, 2007."
Steroids were found in the wrestler's house on the day the deaths were discovered, according to police. Astin denies prescribing steroids to Benoit.
After results of the toxicology reports for Benoit were released Tuesday, the WWE released a statement saying, in part, "On Mr. Benoit's last drug test in April 2007 administered by Aegis Labs, he tested negative for anabolic steroids and for testosterone. Given the toxicology report of GBI released today, it would appear that Mr. Benoit took testosterone sometime after his April 2007 test."
The statement continued: "For over 20 years, the WWE has been demonstrating our concern for the well being of our contracted athletes, instituting drug testing in 1987 leading up to our current Wellness Program which began on February 27, 2006."


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Sunday, January 25, 2009
Benedict XVI Blesses Lambs: whose Wool will adorn Archbishops: important clergymen
Article By Marc Aupiais
In a Video Labeled January 21st, on the Vatican YouTube site, Benedict XVI is shown as blessing two very relaxed lambs, with wreaths on their heads. Rather than being dinner, we hope: some may consider two adorable little white fluffy; and seemingly a bit tired: lambs on plates, or more like cushions; too tempting, the two little darling animals: are being honored: as their wool (Or should we say lamb-fur): will adorn archbishops.
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"In honor of the Feast of St. Agnes, the Holy Father blessed the lambs whose wool will be used for palliums that are bestowed to metropolitan archbishops on the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, June 29. The pallium is a sign of union with the seat of Peter.Immediately after, the Holy Father received a delegation from the Austrian town of Mariazell, the site of an important historical Marian shrine. Benedict XVI was given the honorary citizenship of the Austrian city"
See the Video here:
NOTE: See how Benedict XVI touches one on the head! I don't have sound, maybe it is a blessing, but I think he may be patting it!
Benedict XVI, is the shepherd of the Catholic Flock!
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@denysmomo -- do you mean an S7-300?
Please be much more specific about what you are trying to do. You cannot run Processing on a PLC. What are the specific ways you communicate with it over the network using the cp343? Processing has network libraries, and can do message passing using OSC etc. Check available libraries under network, hardware, and I/O:
Here is a recent discussion of FTP access to a PLC:
Yes S7-300 (S7-319F) I run processing on windows and I want read the I/O, marker and DB block from plc using Ethernet. Example I have a plc connected to industrial Ethernet and pc is connected to, I want read the input from plc ex. E0.0 and when project on processing go run I want see on a rect if my io is "1" the rect is green if "0" is red, the problem is I don't have some function ex. readPlc(ip_address, input, index, length); I can not find the tcp-ip protocol for tell to plc "please plc tell me a int of input from index 3" [E3.0 E3.1 ...... E 4.6 E4.7] = [0. 1. ....... 0. 1] Inside a int Int dataFromPlc = 0B01.......10
If you can use TCP java libraries to interact with your PLC, then you can use it in Processing. This is only possible if you have full documentation of the data package that the unit receives and sends.
I find one library for arduino, I test which us and it's work, now I need to change it for work on processing.. I don't have doc and I think its impossible find Siemens doc because it's not open source :( arduino lib work on profinet but I don't know on industrial eth. I don't have access for a leave ip on industrial Ethernet, I can use only pc so...
Siemens provides a lot of FB/FC (PLC side), Simatic NET software (PC side) and a huge excellent documentation about their use, but no internal protocol specifications. I found the library, but in c ++, how i can use this library settimino @jeremydouglass @kfrajer
I find one library for arduino, I test which us and it's work, now I need to change it for work on processing..
What do you mean it worked? What was the role of the arduino in that operation? What do you mean it worked?
If the library is written in c++, then you need a c++ compiler. You can try Visual Studio if you are in Windows.
Why do you want to use Processing? They describe the protocol in the above link. I think you could write your own library to process the data based on that information. In other words, re-write your c++ to Java manually.


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At Fidelis Music Systems Service encompasses a broad approach from both music system selection and interfacing that system in your room. Our value add is realized through your understanding of what ultimately performs in your home. We bring years of experience in creating music systems that capture the essence and nuances that make listening to your music special every time you arrive. We understand acoustics and the speaker room interface, critical to achieving that experience. To be certain that regardless of cost we are motivated through our experience in the art of music reproduction to bring our very best to this effort. Whether you make a single purchase or your entire system with us, we will provide a path that will help you grow and develop your system that will bring you years of enjoyment.
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Palestine Poultry Company (AZIZA) was established as a public shareholding company in Nablus – Palestine in 1997 with apaid in capital of JD 10 million , grew up to JD 13.44 million through Stock Dividends , AZIZA was listed on PEX by the end of 2002.
( AZIZA) is the largest and major subsidiary of Palestine Industrial Investment Company (PIIC).
AZIZA was the pioneer in integrating the resources in the poultry industry and to provide the Palestinian market with healthy and high quality products using latest technology.
Overtime the company has created a series of Vertical Integrated projects in poultry industry, these projects are located at different sites in Tulkarm, Jenin, Jericho, Nablus, Ramallah and Qalqiliah.
This integration includes feed mill, heavy breeder farms, hatchery, Broiler farms and slaughter house.
In January 2011 Palestine Poultry Company launched its own Brand of AZIZA chilled (fresh) and frozen chicken processed in its slaughterhouse which follows the latest technology and safety guidelines in the production process of fresh and frozen chicken. This slaughterhouse has been certified with HACCP Codex and ISO 22,000: 2005
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Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey sure are making divorce look good, even if it's just for the kids. "We make the kids the No. 1 priority," Cannon told Ellen."It just is so important when, if a marriage does not work out and you have kids, to show them love and not have somebody talking badly about the other person. It's great. It's all about unconditional love…They know Mommy and Daddy still love each other, but more importantly they love us."
Nick has yet to meet Mariah's new boo, James Packer."I haven't. I want to. I think that would be cool…We've all talked about it and stuff it seems like it's cool." And no Nick doesn't girlfriend right now despite being spotted with Nicole Murphy!
"I'm not ready for all that," Nick told Ellen before she added, "Yes, you are." Cannon replied "I'm not. You going to hook me up with somebody, Ellen?" But he did say he hangs with the ladies, but isn;t dating. "I wouldn't say dating. I mean, I have friends and we hang out, but I'm not ready to do anything seriously, especially because I'm really trying to make sure I can establish being in my kids life and working. I'm always so busy so if I'm not working they're my No. 1 priority." DeGeneres pushed, "So, just booty calls is what you're saying?" —-"No!" he exclaimed. "I'm being celibate I'm trying to work on myself. No sex right now."
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Recent court decisions from New South Wales illustrate that when making commercial decisions about tenancies at a centre, landlord's need to take into consideration the impact of their decisions on existing lessees.
Take home points
1. Landlord's should carefully consider the impact on other tenants of installing kiosks in centres, particularly if they are amending fit out guides and advertising guidelines for the kiosks. A landlord should not attempt to rectify an issue by implementing and backdating a new policy.
2. Lessee's should consider any reasonable proposals put forward by landlords to remedy disputes as courts may look unfavourably on lessees' who dismiss reasonable attempts by the landlord to resolve the matter in favour of litigation.
3. In claiming damages from a landlord, a lessee must be able to quantify their losses and produce evidence that such losses are a direct result of the landlord's actions. Where claiming for turnover loss a lessee must be able to show that the landlord's conduct had a direct impact on its turnover and be able to quantify that loss and attribute it to the landlord.
In the various decisions of Spuds Surf Chatswood Pty Ltd v PT Ltd the landlord decided that it would install kiosks in the walkway area of the shopping centre which would be located directly outside the lessee's premises. It was alleged that the placement of the kiosks affected the advertising and viewing of the lessee's premises by retail shoppers.
The lessee claimed that the Landlord had acted unconscionably by building kiosks which did not comply with the then fit-out guide of the centre. The landlord subsequently changed the fit out guide and backdated its operation so the kiosks complied.
The lessee claimed damages from the landlord representing reduced turnover and profits.
The eventual decisions of the Court were that the actions of the landlord surrounding the construction of the kiosks amounted to unconscionable conduct. The lessee was not able to prove that their reduced turnover was a direct result of the installation of the kiosks in the centre and did not award damages for losses. The court however determined that the lessee was entitled to a reduction in rent on account of the unconscionable conduct of the landlord.
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text: For less words and more pictures please visit: www.photo.epson.com and enter this email address to view my album [email [email protected]][email protected][/email] and now on to the story... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The plan was simple - go ride the famed Mae Hong Son loop in northern Thailand. I had read about the route and over the years it had become a favorite tour for back country and road riders alike. So on a 34C afternoon, I loaded my bike and headed out to start my tour on this secluded and scenic journey. I departed from Ayuthaya around noon and decided to steer away of the major highway heading north, instead choosing a circuitous route through smaller towns and hopefully closer to the mountains. As it turned out, the roads were satisfying to ride but the heat was no better since I was still smack dab in the middle of the central plains of Thailand. What would have taken me 1.5 hrs. by major highway turned into 4 hours of riding but it was enjoyable nonetheless. Cruising thru Nakon Sawan, I made a stop in this mid-sized town for a chain adjustment. The guys at the local shop love to see big bikes as the typical motor in Thailand is about 100-150cc. Many questions are posed about how fast is the bike and how big is the motor and what is the top speed. It reminds me of the excitement I felt when I was first introduced to motorcycling. Off I went heading due north until I reached the larger mid-sized town of Phitsanoluk. Nothing too exciting as far as a motorcycle tour goes but I camped out here for the night since it was getting dark and I'd rather avoid being on the road after sundown. That evening as I studied the map the road seemed to be a thin band running along the Burmese border and in some places passing closer than a stone's throw of the Shan state of Myanmar. I had heard that some sections of the road were dangerous or at least used to be - "lonely, pot holed stretches where bandits ran amok, guerrillas pressed their causes and narco-armies prowled." The next day started early to beat some of the central plain heat. Late March can bring the start of the hot season in Thailand and as April arrives the rain shows up as well. I departed heading due west along No.12 thru Sukhothai to Tak. 14km out of Tak the road begins its first scenic jaunt into the mountains. Cool air, weeping corners and steep climbs and drops. Although short lived it is an appetizer of the terrain to soon be covered. I eventually arrived in Mae Sot, a small town about 6 km from the Burmese border. Another fun part of No.12 is the new section of 2 lane divided highway that is straight as an arrow. This lies between Phitluk and Sukothai. Not a car in sight and a great place to wind it open while trying to break any previous land speed records. I reached Mae Sot around 1pm and so lunch was in order. Mae Sot has a touristy feel to it as it is a jumping off point for those major treks and white water adventures in Thailand. Stopped in at a great little restaurant, River Restaurant, and had a good discussion with the owner Kun Mate. He told me all about the great caves and waterfalls in the locale but he also told me about some of the more serious issues that Mae Sot and the surrounding area were experiencing. This region is home to a group of indigenous people called the Karens. They are often crossing the border into Thailand fleeing from the Burmese army. As they settle in Thailand they clear the forest to create plots/fields so they can grow rice and other crops and build homes. At the same time they are taking advantage of clearing additional forest and selling the land to local wealthy or individuals from Bangkok who end up building a lodge or tourist resort. The deforestation is happening at such a rate that many areas are experiencing a warming trend and local temperature increases. The deforestation has also led to an inability of the land to absorb and store the additional moisture/water during the rainy season and consequentially there is an increase in landslides and floods. It was disheartening to hear this news and I wished him luck in his attempts to help the local community find resolutions with these issues. Looking at the map I had about 200km to the next significant town of Mae Sariang. I figured that should take at most 3 hours and left Mae Sot around 3pm as I tried to avoid mid-afternoon heat. Starting out from Mae Sot can be a bit confusing as the highways to various destinations disperse from a round-about a few clicks from town. As I went round and round I tried to coordinate my map with the round-about exits to hit the right one for Hwy.105. Wouldn't ya know I luckily decided on the right one. The first 33km north of Mae Sot was fairly hot, dry and flat. As I reached Mae Ramat I started wondering if the whole ride to Mae Sariang was going to go like this. Another chain adjustment and I discovered that the boys in Philuk didn't actually use the adjusters on the swing arm ends to pick-up the slack. This time a back water repair shop did the job and thru my improving broken Thai we had a little chat about my bike, where I came from and where I was going. Again, as I usually find in Thailand, no one wants to be paid but is helping out from the goodness in their hearts. "Jai dee" and "Korp khun mak krup" and I'm on my way. I continued on the 42km to Tha Song Yang and the Tham Mae U-Su cave. I peaked in for a look and was treated to a great sight as the caves inner depths were lit by the sun as light poured in through a shaft on the western hill. I pass thru a number of Karen villages that have hundreds of thatch roofed huts scattered all over the hill sides and backed by huge limestone karsts that drift away into Burma. Many of the village kids came running out to the roadside as I puttered thru. I couldn't help but stopping and trying to communicate with them. It was amazing to think they lived as simply as they did and back home our world is so filled with technology that we feel we couldn't live with out. As I pushed on the road climbs and dips and provides fantastic views of chocolate brown hills and jagged peaks. The road then begins its climb in earnest into the mountains and winds its way thru 2000-2800 foot elevations with many hairpin turns. Sometimes the river will make a brief appearance running beside the asphalt and then disappearing back into the forest. I noticed no services so it was a good thing I filled up in Mae Sot. Hwy 105's characteristics mimic a carefully constructed Disney ride. A few newly paved sections offer a relaxing relief from the mix of gravel corners, ruts, pot holes, rough tread, steep mountain passes, blind corners, disappearing lanes that slid during the rainy season, washouts, landslides, roaming Kwai (water buffalo), brush fires, eye stinging smoke and the odd tree branch which reaches down and wallops your helmet just to remind you that you'll need to keep your eyes on the road and not the scenery. Don't get me wrong - I loved every minute of it. Two of the mountain passes were tricky as they turned to soft dirt and need to be negotiated with care lest I end up on my better half. I was glad that the dirt sections were on the uphill side since braking in this stuff would surely have put me wheels up. After what seems like another hour of the seemingly endless logged Teak forests of Salawin National Park, or what is left of them, I make another rest stop. This time to take in some water and the views of a sun setting over the hills and mountains of Mayanmar. I did make a mistake of thinking I could cover the distance to Mae Sariang in good time. My average speed in this latter half of the trek was about 40-50kph. Road conditions and visibility reduced by smoke and low light were my greatest impediments. I would recommend anyone interested to do this ride to plan it well before the hot season arrives. I was about two weeks prior but most of the moisture had dried up and the natural burn was well underway. As the light faded ever quicker I new I needed another bottle of "Krateng Dang" (original Red Bull) to see me thru this. A friend once told me "slow and steady wins the race" and this was my mantra. I reached Mae Sariang at 8:30pm that evening and bedded down at the new River House Resort. A total treat as this place is 4 months old and charming with natural wood everything. It is set right beside the river and has a great terrace for breakfast. Apparently all the wood furniture was hand built on site as well. I highly recommend it with breakfast for 800 baht. The morning breakfast on the terrace with great coffee and toast and eggs was delicious. I especially like the setting - right beside the Soep Moei River. As I depart Mae Sariang for Mae Hong Son, Hwy. 105 becomes 108 and for good reason. Its a totally different beast. More fresh blacktop and around 60km north of Mae Sariang is what I call a sport riders dream. Hairpin after hairpin tucked neatly into a valley with the river right beside. Did I hit a truck and go to motorbiker heaven? I had to turn around and do it again it was so amazing. The early heat of the day providing just the right temperature to turn my tires to fly paper. I couldn't get the bugger to budge no matter how much I leaned it over. By the end of my second run I had holes in my pants at the knees!! The overall ride to Mae Hong Son is fantastic and has stunning views through mountain peaks, golden valleys and patch work rice fields that disappear into the folds of the hills with their vibrant greens. I spent a night in Mae Hong Son and negotiated a similar 700Baht rate at the Mountian View Inn (they were almost empty). The next provided similar riding and views all the way to Chiang Mai. Unfortunately as I arrived in Chiang Mai I became concerned about some engine noise which I had heard since I bought the bike. At first it was a subtle vibration between 3000-4000 rpm but the vibrations had spread to a wider band. Took my bike to Big Bikes and they passed it off as a normal Yamaha engine noise. Tom & Joe looked at it and considered it a cam chain issue but thought I'd make it to Bangkok where I'd be better off dealing with it. Next day I left in the afternoon and made it to Den Chai before she gave up the ghost. I coasted into the local HighWay police office for assistance. We talked train schedules and it looked like the next one left in the morning. So the boys not only fed me but gave me use of the shower and put me up for a night in their A/C police dorm complete with my own bed. These guys were phenomenal hosts. The next day they ordered a police pick-up to get me to the train station. Although I ended up negotiating with an empty transport headed for a load in Bangkok. I have to say if you are ever in Den Chai please drop in and buy some beer for the boys in brown. I loaded their fridge before departing but they went beyond the call of duty to help me out. Cheers and keep it upright... Chris Yamaha TDM 850 Check my post "needing engine parts" if you think you can help me out


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My birthday: 13th of April 1984
There shall be my birthday
I had so many birthday so many years
But none of my Birthday I had ever given it recognition.
But for the first time on the 13th of April 2008
I will pay a tribute to my birthday
I am expecting something from the Lord.
I want to see the moon meet the sun
I like to see my self rich
I will be a young calf
Everybody shall confess that 13th April is heroic bond
If I were my enemies, I should whisper to them to stop bothering me tomorrow
Because it shall be fire, storm, earthquakes and even outburst
That day shall be remarkable day? ?
There will be no more traffic movement
The king is born
There will be no more whispering: There will be complete silence
There will be no more poverty
There will be billions and billions of pounds in my life
I am not going to bothering my friends and my families to give me money again
I will get it from the Lord Jesus Christ.
I wonder who shall be lucky that others by tomorrow
I wonder who shall be able to come and touch my body
Because that person is going to share and confess these glory tomorrow
I am so pity who shall be unfortunate to die tomorrow
Because that person will not be able to see when the moon met the sky
He will miss the most wonderful moment
The moment when the rainbow will change all of it colours without the presence of the rain
The moment when there would be a thunderstorm without any cloud formation
Tomorrow is another day
Let me tell you something
You had seen many wonderful things in your life
Christmas day, New Year's Day and Easter holiday
You have seen the many tragic
But tomorrow will be even more tragic
Yes the see will come out to meet the earth
Yes the fishes will come out to meet the land animals
I promise you they will talk, they will share my glory and they will sing and dance
The birds of the same feathers will flock together
Pleas ladies and gentlemen beware for TOMMORROW
Don't say you had never had of this day
Because you might be one of those people who is the enemy of Jesus
You might be enemy of those who are successful
You must be one among other people who are Jealousy
You must be one of people among those who are against the will of God
Perhaps you must be one of those who are plotting killing other people
Wishing to give others with shave
Or you are whispering too much
You will never see the world
If I were you I should take a rope and hang myself off
Because if you are unrighteous: whether one like it or not
You will never see the earth tomorrow
Let me tell you something
There are some people who are going to lose their lives even before 12 o'clock this morning
Those are the people who are talking about me at a moment
Those are the guys who use to talk about me when I am in the church
Tomorrow is not a tragic killing of people
But it is the God's party
He will remove goods and left the goods
You cannot imagine that all of these things will take place within three ours time
It will begin by 12: 00 this coming hour
And stop at one o'clock
It will then rise again by 9: 00 in the morning
And then stop at 10: 00
At 12: 00 there will be a huge devastation and more forceful devastation of all demons
After that don't blame me but blame yourself
It was already said that in the last days of our lives there will be some very wonderful things to happen.
There will be liars, and they shall be killed
There will be incurable diseases and they all shall be killed
There will be some people who are living without any God's faith and they will be killed
There will be worshippers of money and other Gods and they will be killed
There will be those who have no conscious of what is wrong and right they say to people
They shall be killed
There shall be extremely dangerous and jealous people and they shall be killed
There shall be whispers of no consciousness and they shall be killed
There shall be gays and the plebeians
And they shall be killed
There shall be those who are the church worshipers but still enjoying the sins
They will be killed
There will be those who are even not care about presence of other people and the God and they shall be killed even before 12: 00 this morning
Listen to the radio, watch at the television and even look outside
Immediately after 12: 00 the TV will give you some signs of what is going to happen tomorrow
Oh my Lord I am very pleased because as in a talking to you now there are those who are busy consuming my name
They don't realize how the death of the Goliath was
I am not too mercy, I am not too pity, and am not hesitating
Lord I know you shall never betray me
Let your name clean the evil
Let your power save the will
When these happy events have happened I will appear tomorrow between the rainbow of the sun and the earth
I will praise the Lord and Say: In the beginning of this world
You were there my king Jesus
Before you it was blind, minute, silent and meaningless
That is why you have been able to silence my enemies within the period of three ours
I will sing the song as an ever child
I come with all of my full speed
There will be no more anyone to tell me about the gun, knife and killings
Because all of those things will e wiped out
Yes I am very angry
Yes I can feel the power to manifest killing
But I cannot do it
Because you have told me for four several times
That father you are my Lord
I walk with an arch
The arch knows the direction
I am being pushed to the glory
The angels are waiting but they cannot see me
I am also sensing the glory but I cannot see it
But as long as I am holding my arch I will end up in the right place
Because your angels can see the cross yet they cannot see me
They are watching it in a griming anticipation
Because they realize that out of it there comes the hero
The hero who has besides anything concurred the death
The hero who has killed and conquest the devil
Lord I am waiting to see the glory
I wonder what my mother will say tomorrow
Because I am millions bodies tomorrow
I will be at home, at school in town, in America and every where, simultaneously
That will happen
In the name of Jesus
It will not end there: ever year of my birthday it will always be like that
Hello my birthday Hello
Who was born with this day?
I wish you should be there
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Software Architecture and Design Series 4 ---- Do you know?
Focus on Application Architecture - the first step
1. Architecture and Design Fundamentals in the .NET World
Understand the roles of architects and designers in a software project
Delve into patterns and practices, some of the enterprise solution patterns authored by Microsoft.
Discuss software factories and debate the viability of software factories
Discuss tools and offerings from Microsoft and also some open source tools that enable Continuous Integration
Discuss the Architecture of the Case Study
2. Abilities Design: Architecting for Performance
How to architect and design applications for application performance with proven models
Discuss various best practices used to architect, design and code applications that would help in providing consistent performance against industry benchmarks
Discuss various techniques to review, measure and tune performance
3. Architecting the UI Layer
How to architect consistent, scalable and high user performance user interface
Look at the end user productivity gains that organization can expect from a great UI, using the various UI design patterns, web client software factories and leveraging web 2.0/Ajax in creating an extensible environment.
4. Architecting End-to-End Security
Various security considerations that influence the development of the architecture of a .NET application
Business imperatives of considering security and the right amount of security to implement in the architecture
Discusses security topics like authentication, authorization, auditing, single sign-on, external interface security, secure data transmission and storage as well as security architecture for SaaS scenario
Discusses the value of conducting threat modeling in application development and also the secure coding practices that must be implemented to mitigate the risks associated with the common attack vectors
5. Designing Service and Business Layer
Discusses the best practices around building business layer as well as service layer components
Importance of moving towards SOA and terminologies and ontology relevant to service orientation
Discusses the patterns and anti-patterns which are appropriate for business and service layer design/development
Microsoft's Web Services Software Factories implementations which are useful to get started on SOA
Case study
6. Data Architecture
Guidelines for implementing a data tier in a multi-tier ..NET based application
Discuss on what are the challenges faced during designing the data architecture and the considerations that an architect should take care of
Discuss on different methods/patterns available for passing data across various layers and for e.g. how SaaS or SOA architectures influence these decisions
7. Testing for Architects
How testing influences architecture, and how it helps architecture
Discuss the various types of testing - functional testing, non-functional testing (load tests, stress tests, etc.) and touch upon performance testing - what counters to look for, what some interpretations are, etc.
Testing in the current RIA / SOA world
Microsoft's offerings in the testing arena, and how to leverage these tools well
8. Deployment and Management and Transitioning to an Architect
Discuss on how Deployment Management directly impacts revenue and end customer satisfaction
Discuss the criticality to map system functional, non functional requirement to production physical environment in early stages and define deployment strategy
Key aspects to be considered while deployment like Management are Security Consideration, Rollback Process, Application Configuration Information, Error Logging Mechanism, System Alerts Management, Load Balancing and lot more


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6.2-liter Ford Engine Review: What You Should Know about "Boss" Engine
6.2-liter Ford Engine Dubbed as the "Boss 6.2L" Ford's 6.2-liter V8 engine went into production almost a decade ago, back in 2010. It was made specifically for the high-performance version of the F-150 SVT Raptor.
The word "Boss" is actually an internal namesake for the 6.2-liter V8 engine, used in a similar way just like the "5.0L Coyote." Want to know more about this powerful engine? If you do, read on our 6.2-liter Ford Engine review below.
The "Boss" Engine in Brief
Ford's 6.2-liter V8 "Boss" engine is placed in a block made of cast iron with aluminum heads. There are cast aluminum pistons and two valves for each cylinder (with a crank made of cast iron). The engine's compression ratio is 9:8:1.
The 6.2-liter V8 engine's breathing has been optimized both in its exhaust and intake side. In each of its cylinders, it has two spark plugs. This allows the engine to burn the fuel better and more completely. Not only that but also thanks to the engine's overbored design it has enough room for larger valves which results in higher revs and more horsepower.
Ford 6.2 Engine specs – What Makes 6.2-liter Ford Engine Powerful?
Many things make the 6.2-liter V8 engine powerful. For instance,
- The large bore and shorter stroke
This is quite an unusual approach from Ford. It came from Ford's previous racing engines, which used both a large bore (about 102 mm) and a short-stroke (about 95mm). This combination results in improved engine breathing, higher engine speed, and increased output.
- Unique SOHC Valvetrain design
Ford uses a unique single overhead camshaft (SOHC) per cylinder head design. Due to the design, the valvetrain is stiff enough to allow the camshaft lift profiles to be optimized as well as help in producing excellent low-speed torque.
There are also roller-rocker shafts complementing the valvetrain. Thanks to these shafts, the valve angles can be splayed which in turn results in the more optimized exhaust and intake port layout. Ultimately, this leads to improved engine breathing.
- Dual equal VCT
The variable cam timing (VCT) of the engine is dual equal. Meaning, the opening, and closing of the exhaust and intake valve are phased simultaneously. This results in the optimization of performance and fuel economy of the engine.
- Each cylinder has two spark plugs
The twin plugs in each cylinder are meant to improve the working of the combustion chamber. Due to the fuel-air mixture being burned more efficiently, the engine has more engine torque as well as better fuel economy. The two spark plugs also help the "Boss" engine to maintain a stable and smooth idle.
- Dual knock sensors
Each of the cylinders' banks has a knock sensor on it. This enables the spark timing of each and every cylinder to be optimized in real-time individually. This applies throughout the speed range of the engine. The engine not only monitors the performance continuously, but it also applies what it learns in real-time. This results in better, more optimized timing.
- Efficient and better engine crankcase
The engine also has a better and efficient crankcase. Thanks to computer-aided engineering and development work, the cylinder block can be optimized to create more efficient and better airflow in the crankcases. This results in better torque when the engine goes high speed. Additionally, the engine also has cooling jets which enable it to cool down even when it is under extreme operating conditions.
Peak Performances
Next, in our Ford Boss 6.2-liter engine review is the peak performance of the engine. The peak performances vary, depending on in which vehicle the engine is on. Overall, the engine can produce more horsepower and torque in the 2011 to 2014 version of F-150 and the 2010 to 2016 version of SVT Raptor.
- In the 2011 version to 2014 F-150 and the 2010 to 2016 SVT Raptor, the engine output is measured to reach up to 411 horsepower with up to 434 lb-ft of torque.
- In the 2011 version to current F-350, F-450, F-550, and Super Duty, the engine can produce up to 385 horsepower with up to 405 lb-ft of torque.
This is our brief 6.2-liter Ford engine review. So, what do you think about this engine? Very powerful, isn't it? The engine is capable of doing just about any task thrown at it. It is not a surprise if the "Boss" engine is used to power Ford's high-performance vehicles.


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When travelers land in Dublin, they always want to kiss the Blarney Stone at the Blarney Castle. That's important, of course, but there are so many more treasures to be found on the Emerald Isle.
The inspirational Ring of Kerry is a popular driving route guaranteed to bring visitors through a variety of tiny towns they won't want to miss. This most scenic ride in Ireland is best done by narrated tour to give explorers information only a native would know.
Visitors won't want to miss the so-called "Rebel County," Cork, a magical place natives call "the real Capital of Ireland." The site of the famous "Wars of the Roses," was settled by Vikings over a thousand years ago.
Pub crawls are a tradition among visitors and residents alike. To avoid only trendy tourist places, it's best to take a Pub Tour guided by an Irish native. But travelers wishing to get back to nature will want to see the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare. Home to over 30,000 birds living along a 300 million year-old river bed, the Cliffs offer amazing scenic displays. Nature buffs will also want to visit The Wicklow Mountains, a haven for wildlife and natural beauty.
Guided tours insure travelers of seeing the real Ireland in the least amount of time and savvy travelers know the best way to do that is to leave the mapping and planning to the experts.


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Climate Modelling
We investigate the coupled Arctic climate system with the overall aim to (i) improve our understanding and model representation of key climate processes in the Arctic and (ii) to improve our understanding of Arctic – midlatitude linkages. We apply regional and global climate models for associated research. Our climate modelling research is part of national and international research projects, such as AC3, QUARCCS, REKLIM, Arctic CORDEX, and MOSAiC.
The phenomenon of Arctic amplification has a suite of causes, which include various interconnected processes and feedbacks, such as sea ice loss and albedo feedback, meridional atmospheric and oceanic energy fluxes, and radiation-climate feedbacks linked with temperature, water vapor, clouds and ozone. The relative importance of these different feedback mechanisms is still subject of debate. In parallel, climate models have difficulties in reproducing the observed drastic Arctic climate changes and the uncertainty in Arctic climate projections is large. That arises, in large part, from gaps in our understanding of key Arctic processes and feedbacks.
A large body of evidence demonstrates how changes in the climate of the Arctic impact lower latitudes (Cohen et al., 2014). For example, the decline in Arctic summer sea ice concentration is connected with atmospheric circulation responses in the following winter months and linked to anomalous cold winters over Eurasia and other regions of the Northern Hemisphere (Jaiser et al., 2013, 2016; Handorf et al., 2015). The Arctic is coupled with lower latitudes via horizontal advection of heat and moisture as well as through planetary waves in the coupled troposphere-stratosphere system. However, the coupling and impacts of the Arctic climate system to lower latitudes is not fully understood. To disseminate the knowledge on Arctic-midlatitude linkages we gained through our research we are contributing to the Earth System Knowledge Platform (ESKP) of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres.
Regional Modelling
HIRHAM atmosphere model
HIRHAM is a state-of-the-art atmospheric regional climate model (Christensen et al., 2007), which we apply to the circum-Arctic domain. The model uses the dynamics of the numerical weather prediction model HIRLAM7 and the physical parameterizations of the global model ECHAM5. We apply the model for various studies analyzing atmospheric energy budgets (e.g., Sommerfeld et al., 2015), key atmospheric processes (atmospheric boundary layer and clouds, e.g. Klaus et al., 2016). Furthermore, the model is used to help interpreting observed long-term trends in the Arctic.
HIRHAM-CLM atmosphere-land model
The original ECHAM5's land-surface-soil scheme has been replaced in HIRHAM by the advanced land model CLM4.5 (Community Land Model version 4) (Matthes et al., 2017). This model is much more complex in its descriptions of vegetation and soil processes than ECHAM5's inbuilt land component. CLM4.5 have been widely used in modelling permafrost-related processes. It significantly reduces the simulated bias in active layer thickness and winter soil temperatures, which significantly feed back to the atmospheric circulation. Recently, an update with respect to CLM5 has been started.
HIRHAM-NAOSIM atmosphere-ice-ocean model
HIRHAM-NAOSIM model couples the atmospheric regional model HIRHAM and the regional ocean-ice model covering the North Atlantic/Arctic Ocean (NAOSIM; Karcher et al., 2003; Kauker et al., 2003). A detailed description of the model is given by Dorn et al. (2007). The model system was improved in key parameterizations, such as of sea ice and snow albedo, snow cover on sea ice, ice growth (Dorn et al., 2012) which lead to a more realistic onset of the summer sea ice melt and simulation of the snow/ice-albedo feedback. Further, regional feedback processes between summer sea ice anomalies and atmosphere have been discussed (Rinke et al., 2013). Recently, an update of the model system has been started, including higher resolution and improved model components.
Global Modelling
Global Earth system models AWI-CM and AWI-CM-SWIFT
The earth system model AWI-CM has been developed at our institute in the framework of the project TORUS (TOwards Regionally focUsed modelling of decadal climate predictionS, funded by BMBF). The model consists in the Finite Element Sea-Ice Ocean Model (FESOM, developed at AWI) coupled to the atmospheric model ECHAM6 (developed at MPI Hamburg). A detailed description of the model is given by Sidorenko et al. (2015). The model has been applied to the study of climate variability in Rackow et al. (2016). By coupling the SWIFT fast scheme for simulating the chemistry of stratospheric ozone depletion in polar winter (Wohltmann et al., 2017) to ECHAM6, the atmospheric component of AWI-CM, we obtained an Earth system model which enables the simulation of interactions between the ozone layer and climate. Currently, we are using ECHAM6 and ECHAM6-SWIFT for the study of the role of tropo-stratospheric interactions and of stratospheric ozone for Arctic-midlatitude linkages.
Global atmospheric models with reduced complexity
In addition to complex global Earth system models, we developed and applied a hierarchy of global atmospheric models with reduced complexity. These models are quasi-geostrophic three-level models with varying horizontal resolution (e.g., Sempf et al, 2007; Labsch et al., 2015) and simplified physical parameterizations. The models simulate the spatiotemporal evolution of the Northern Hemisphere large-scale atmospheric circulation very well and thus serve as an idealized tool for the study of low-frequency atmospheric variability and atmospheric circulation regime behavior. In a recent study we investigated the role of quasi-geostrophic dynamics for Arctic-mid-latitude circulation linkages, which remains obscure when using comprehensive Earth-system models (Handorf et al., 2017).
Regional Modelling
Dr. Annette Rinke
Global Modelling
Dr. Dörthe Handorf


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With sea ice receding around the polar ice cap, various countries are now jockeying to control a potential goldmine of natural resources that are becoming more extractable. But just who controls the North Pole? WSJ's Jason Bellini has #TheShortAnswer. Image: Associated Press
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[NEW YORK] Wall Street opened slightly lower on Monday as investors braced for another set of corporate earnings and awaited the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting.
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Even with recent data pointing to the US economy being on strong footing, the Fed is still cautious about pulling the trigger due to global uncertainty sparked by Britain's vote to leave the European Union.
Traders have priced in a 14.7 per cent chance of a rate hike in September and a 38.5 per cent chance in December, according to CME Group's FedWatch tool.
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Low expectations of rate hikes, robust economic data and higher-than-expected second-quarter earnings have fueled a record-setting rally on Wall Street in the past two weeks.
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At 9:39 am ET (1339 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 51.99 points, or 0.28 per cent, at 18,518.86.
The S&P 500 was down 5.61 points, or 0.26 per cent, at 2,169.42.
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(Before I get started, I want to be clear that Paul is not having any kind of medical crisis. The situation isn't really that dramatic or even necessarily serious; this is just me feeling kind of dramatic and serious.)
It seems Paul's been having these headaches since about Valentine's Day. Little ones most of the time, then worse after he's been running around. And, worse (a clear symptom of high intracranial pressure, as are the running-around ones), he has headaches that wake him in the night.
This morning I asked both boys if they'd had good sleeps, and Paul shook his head from side to side in the way he does to judge headaches. Ian sort of made fun of him: "Paul! Why are you doing that? She asked if you'd had a good sleep, why are you shaking your head?" "I'm seeing if I have a headache," he replied indignantly, "because that's what wakes me up and would mean I didn't have a good sleep!"
That's not what's bothering me most right now, though. The thought that Paul may be headed toward another shunt revision or other surgery after being so completely well these last two years makes me feel sick, don't get me wrong. Just the thought that I have to simply pay attention to his head again makes me want to cry, or maybe throw something. What's bothering me most, though, is the fact that Paul is now eight years old.
When Paul was two and three and four, figuring out how his head was doing was a full-time job for me, because he never wanted to talk about it. "You MAKE my head hurt!" he shouted at me more than once. "I hate you! You MAKE my head hurt by asking about it all the time!" Part of me had thought that maybe figuring out exactly how he was feeling--so we know at what point to check in with our "new" (non-Dr. Curry) neurosurgeon--would be easier now that he was older.
No. Nope. Nein. Non. No sirree Bob. It's worse.
It's worse because Paul is older. As it turns out, he feels exactly the same way about talking about his head than he did before, but now he can articulate why. First, having me ask makes him think about his head, which makes him notice any pain he might have been ignoring. Valid point, I know this. Second, any mention of his head or headaches makes he feel "different," and he HATES feeling different. "It's bad enough everyone at school is CONSTANTLY asking about my scar!" he said. "Like, every single person in my class has probably asked me three or four times about it, and I hate feeling like I'm different from everyone else! When we have to talk about it at home, it just reminds me about how bad it is at school!"
Now, I really do think Paul is exaggerating a wee bit with those figures--his second-grade classmates can't all have such bad memories--but, obviously, that's not the point. The point is, well, he's eight. When he was younger, he didn't know any different: we worked very, very hard to keep him from knowing how unusual his situation was. We didn't want him to think of his cysts or surgeries were his defining characteristic. We didn't want him to know he was a Sick Kid. We wanted him to think his situation was normal, and that he was just like everyone else.
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The Orchardist (2012) by Amanda Coplin is another book on Huffington Post's list of 21 Books From the Last 5 Years That Every Woman Should Read. I'm slowly making my way through this list, and I'm grateful for the recommendations. I wasn't sure what to expect with The Orchardist, and even now that I've read it, I have some mixed feelings. There is no question that this is an impressively written, very original story, with remarkably drawn characters. The orchard as a place, and the story itself, are all memorable and meaningful.
Talmadge is a solitary man in his fifties, living on an isolated orchard in central Washington at the turn of the 20th Century. His mother died when he was a teenager and his younger sister mysteriously disappeared when she was a young woman, leaving him completely alone. Talmadge keeps himself busy by nurturing his orchard and hauling his crops to town to sell. The only person remotely close to him is the town healer, Caroline Middey. He sometimes eats dinner with her when he comes to town.
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I was wrong. Coplin takes a much more realistic route. The girls' past comes back to haunt them, and the significant abuse and trauma they suffered affects their ability to form relationships and control their lives. Talmadge has sincere compassion for the girls and does what he can for them, but it's impossible to erase what they'd gone through in their formative years. Della is the young girl that we get to know best and the narrative follows her for years. This was probably one of the most realistic portrayals of the long-term effects of abuse that I've ever read in fiction.
In many ways, Coplin's writing reminded me of Cormac McCarthy. Her story is very tied to the land; the characters are quiet and stoic; and you can never guess what is coming. Once I realized this novel wasn't necessarily going to have the happy ending I was expecting, I read the rest of the book with a sense of dread. I was afraid of what would happen next and anticipating the worst. That's probably where my mixed feelings come in. The second half of the book felt like the slow destruction of people's lives. There wasn't much to keep me reading. Sure, I was curious what would happen to the characters, but I couldn't see a way out for them and hopelessness is no fun. So, although I appreciated the writing and I was drawn in at the beginning, it was harder to read through until the end. If the ending could have sustained the tension that I felt in the beginning, I would probably give it five stars. As it is, I'd still recommend The Orchardist, but maybe it's not for everyone.
"And that was the point of children, thought Caroline Middey: to bind us to the earth and to the present, to distract us from death." (124)
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The recently established and independent South West TB Farm Advisory Service (SWTBFAS), hosted by the NFU, with a lead advisor, three trained and practical advisors and an administrator will be able to visit farmers to give free, bespoke individual help and advice to mitigate the risk of contracting TB in the herd, as well as measures to reduce the impact of TB on farms who already have the disease. The advisors will also provide written guidance, a user-friendly website and advisory documents and bulletins.
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A British payroll company that lost a laptop containing the identities of 500 people has denied that Prince Charles, Duke of Wales, was among those whose personal information was on the computer.
Identities of 500 workers at the Eden Project, an environmental organization in Cornwall, were stored on a laptop stolen this month from the car of an employee of Moorepay, the Hampshire company that handles payroll for the center.
Earlier this week, a British newspaper reported that banking details of Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, had been on the laptop. According to The People, Moorepay does payroll for Charles' Duchy of Cornwall, an estate created in 1337 by Edward III for his son and heir, Prince Edward, known as the Black Prince.
The People reported that Duchy payroll data, as well as Charles' bank account number and national insurance number, was on the stolen computer.
On Wednesday, the British Web site ITPro reported that Moorepay's managing director refuted the story, and said that neither the Duchy nor Charles are clients of the firm.
Moorepay was not available for comment.


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