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I'm seeing lots more birds... I have 4 feeders out and I'm having to fill them up about every other day :)
Hope you guys don't get tired of me this summer!!
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Betty Maxey gave props (19 May 2009):
OMG, my favorute yet!!! Love how crisp the colors are! AWESOME!!!!
david ong gave props (19 May 2009):
you did it again Momo!! super shot!!!!
Lynn H (Deleted) gave props (19 May 2009):
I love these shots MO MO! Never tired of them. We've only seen two hummys and they came to our feeder and flew away :(
Suzanne McGeady said (19 May 2009):
"Humming Bird, don't fly away, fly away,
Mankind was waiting for you to come flying along..." (Seals and Crofts)
Beautiful shot Maurie!
Andrea Petersen gave props (19 May 2009):
I would never get tired of your beautiful pictures...I love birds so I thoroughly enjoy your site. Another fabulous sharp capture here.
did R said (20 May 2009):
Splendid....! magnifique.
Raymond Torres gave props (20 May 2009):
Great Detail!!!
Regenia Brabham (Deleted) gave props (20 May 2009):
This is perfect!!! Great shot!
Judy Wanamaker (Deleted) gave props (20 May 2009):
How can we get tired of these perfectly beautiful hummingbird shots? The biggest problem is running out of adjectives to describe them. :-) This is a wonderfully sharp capture.....get used to reading that, Maurie.
Sonia Adam Murray gave props (20 May 2009):
Wow, you do the greatest job Maurie with these little fellas, another awesome shot!
Litz Go gave props (20 May 2009):
Great shot, Maurie! Lucky you to be visited by these awesome birds! I never seen one like this in my knick of the woods. Great capture !
Benny R@mirez gave props (20 May 2009):
nice macro! ! ! ! ! !
Aaron Mythen gave props (20 May 2009):
wonderfully sharp and colourful image!!
Aubrey's Oma (Deleted) gave props (20 May 2009):
Holy Moly! This is probably the BEST shot I've ever seen!!!!
Rob Roy (Deleted) gave props (20 May 2009):
OK, Maurie, I'll level with you-- NONE of us here likes looking at absolutely splendid photography... we don't like looking at these marvelous hummingbird images... and if you don't stop posting winners like this, we'll have your JPG account closed!!! You've been warned!! :~)
Rob Roy (Deleted) said (20 May 2009):
Chihuahua!!! This is MARVELous, Maurie!! How'd you accomplish that background?? [Don't listen to the guy above me ...he has schizophrenia!!]
Maurie A said (20 May 2009):
Thanks for the props everyone!!!! LOL, Rob, you are the funniest thing!! I shot my birds with a 300mm lens with an external flash attached. I know the background is usually green.... because of the grass...... with all the rain we had been getting, we couldn't mow for a couple of weeks.... when we finally mowed this past weekend.... the "new" grass was a pale yellow color.... so there's the background :)
Michael Ball gave props (20 May 2009):
Geezzzzzzzzz how I miss this. Guess I was busy with you know what!! That's my excuse and I'm sticking with it. Any way I I hadn't I might have miss both Robs comments. To funny!! EXCELLENT shot Maurie!! Keep'em coming!!
Ann Reece gave props (20 May 2009):
Who would ever tire of these beautiful hummingbird photos - not me!!!
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New Building of the Ruhr-West University
Inselspital, new hospital building BB 12
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Former IBM building
Berenberg Bank
Masterplan IFC
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Sandvik GmbH headquarters
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RU-Moscow Masterplan IFC
In September 2014 ASTOC Architects and Planners, HPP Architects and LAND Srl have been announced as winners for the IFC Moscow Masterplan with their ´Balanced City´ concept. In October the same year further planning stages like the preparation of the urban planning framework and design codes have been started with the objective to begin construction of the first phase in 2017.
The masterplan for the International Financial Center Moscow is the result of an international two-stage masterplan competition. The competition had entries of more than 80 teams from 22 countries in the first stage, 8 internationally renowned companies had been chosen for the second stage.
The 460 hectare site with its 4.1 Million m² gross floor area of mixed-use development will capitalize on the Moscow River's greenbelt by extending the river landscape throughout the IFC to achieve a balance between nature and city. The design for the IFC is based on the important framework conditions on site: the eye-catching loops of the river and the natural features of its floodplain meadows. The concept of maintaining the existing meadows to create an extensive river-park, introducing elements like generous green rays that connect with the city center and the 35 ha lake in the very heart of the city will create a unique identity. These natural elements will be complemented by characteristic dimensions of the build environment found in each of the neighboring quarters to provide a solid foundation for an unmistakable urban design.
Developing the IFC Moscow with its will be a task for the following 25 years, what is important in the context of a long lasting urban development is that any major decisions are taken based on a robust and transparent urban design plan. The concept will first set out the buildable and non buildable areas and the required dimensions of each element as well as marking the important and outstanding locations within the project area.
The Balanced City will be a special kind of city. It will be a place where a balance of city and landscape, culture and business and ultimately work and life are expressed in the structural layout of the city and where these values can actually be enjoyed in everyday life. This balance is also reflected in the mixed use including different residential typologies, office towers and business parks, hotels, outstanding cultural facilities like the opera house, social infrastructure like kindergartens, schools, sport facilities and hospitals. The project will also contribute to the desired decentralization of Moscow. High-level jobs and attractive living environment with direct connection to the landscape will help to reduce the pressure on central Moscow.
Sustainability is one of the key features of the IFC Moscow masterplan. Sustainability is not a matter of ecology alone, but involves the often quoted triad of ecology, economy and social aspects. Instead of relying on highly technical solutions, sustainability is guaranteed first and foremost by urban design. A compact city with small building blocks and moderate building heights in combination with a high level of mixed uses in short distances from each other increases walkability. Private car ownership can be reduced drastically as the city provides excellent public transport connections to Moscow metro, commuter trains and an extensive network of bicycle paths. The green rays and lake provide the means for the use and percolation of rain water and help regulating the cities climate.
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This is my last Illustration module (everyone: "awwww"). I'm switching over to focus purely on Graphics - in terms of my degree work anyway. The experience I've gained from doing Illustration modules over the last two years has been great, and I'm happy, because it gives some of my graphics work an illustrative edge.
I've blogged enough about these spreads... Here are the very final ones. I'm happier with some than others, but overall I think I've made a decent fist of it.
And just to test your browser to the max - here's yet more images, this time of the dummy book itself. Each spread was printed as a single sheet, so the back of page 2 was glued (spray mounted) to the back of page 3... And so forth.
It took me a while, but I began to really enjoy this project - especially when I began to have final images begin to take shape. I will continue to embrace all that drawing has to offer, but I feel I can no longer command the nickname of Phillustration. Shame, eh?


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The horse and cow live thirty years
and nothing know of wines and beers,
The Goat and sheep at twenty die
with ne'er a tast of scotch or rye,
The sow drinks water by the ton
and at eighteen is nearly done,
the dog of fifteen cashes in
without the aid of rum and gin,
The cat in milk and water soaks
and then at twelve short years it croaks,
the modest,sober, bone-dry hen
lays eggs for years and dies at ten.
All animals are strictly dry,
they sinless live and swiftly die.
But sinful, ginful, rum-soaked men
survives to three score years and ten.
An some of them, the mighty few
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While it's customary for social media users to express sympathy for the victims in any given tragedy, the tag #thoughtsandprayers quickly took on another meaning following Wednesday's shooting attack against a San Bernardino social services facility, with Twitter users turning into a way to rip Republicans for not taking more action against gun violence.
The New York Daily News directly mocked Republican presidential candidates on the cover of its Thursday edition, which reads "GOD ISN'T FIXING THIS" alongside tweets from several contenders:
New York Daily News cover on #SanBernadino NAILS it. pic.twitter.com/weyLaQH4od
— Tom McKay (@thetomzone) December 3, 2015
Think Progress Contributing Editor Igor Volsky used the tag to link lawmakers expressing "thoughts" or "prayers" following the shooting to their campaign contributions from the National Rifle Association, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY):
NRA dumped $922K into McConnell's re-elect bid, so when it comes to preventing gun violence all u get is this tweet https://t.co/RsSvFRDlZr
— igorvolsky (@igorvolsky) December 3, 2015
NRA spent $30,650,008 in independent expenditures during the 2014 election cycle.
You read that right. $30,650,008.
— igorvolsky (@igorvolsky) December 3, 2015
Can #thoughtsandprayers reverse climate change?
— rockapotato muscle (@rockapotatomusc) December 3, 2015
Other users shared a clip from a routine by comedian Anthony Jeselnick:
"The day of a tragedy, the victims are not on Twitter. The day of a tragedy, victims have got victim sh*t to do. No one has ever been putting on a tourniquet asking, 'Are we trending?'" he says. "This is who I'm making fun of when I post a tweet on the day of a tragedy: The people who see something horrible happen in the world and they run to the Internet."
I have no problem with politicians offering #ThoughtsAndPrayers for #GunViolence victims. But if that's all they offer, they're complicit.
— Ian Grubman (@IRGrubsy) December 3, 2015
To quote @TheSamDeWitt, "It occurs to me that this strategy isn't working." #thoughtsandprayers #SanBernadino pic.twitter.com/hO92NOziq7
— Aᴀʀᴏɴ Wᴇɪss (@aweiss) December 2, 2015
End #gunviolence ! save your #thoughtsandprayers & demand more regulated #guncontrol https://t.co/y8BZrl94rb
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The Norwegian firm will initially produce 8,000 barrels a day, however, this amount is expected to reach 25,000 barrels a day, following the completion of several development operations.
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LINCOLN, NE — (June 11, 2010) The Nebraska Corn Growers Association and Nebraska Corn Board said they appreciated the support of Nebraska Senators Ben Nelson and Mike Johanns for S.J. Resolution 26 – the Murkowski Disapproval Resolution – that would have signaled to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to hold off on regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
Both Nebraska Senators were co-sponsors of the disapproval resolution introduced by Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, and both voted for the measure, which failed by a 47-53 vote yesterday.
"The Clean Air Act was created to regulate pollutants. Greenhouse gases should not be regulated in the same way as lead emissions, smog or soot," said Brandon Hunnicutt, a farmer from Giltner and president of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association. "We appreciate Senator Nelson and Senator Johanns support of the resolution that would have let EPA know to hold off on its actions. We will continue to examine avenues to change the direction EPA is moving and encourage EPA to hold off on putting any additional regulatory burden and costs on the backs of Nebraskans."
Alan Tiemann, a farmer from Seward and chairman of the Nebraska Corn Board, said the EPA overstepped its bounds with overly zealous regulatory actions.
"The response to that decision will be a series of Clean Air Act regulations that will have significant consequences for agriculture and small businesses," Tiemann said. "EPA's regulations will raise input costs for farmers, make our products less competitive in international markets and impact Nebraskans in countless ways. We thank Senators Johanns and Nelson for supporting the resolution."
The Nebraska Corn Board is a self-help program, funded and managed by Nebraska corn farmers. Producers invest in the program at a rate of 1/4 of a cent per bushel of corn sold. Nebraska corn checkoff funds are invested in programs of market development, research and education.
NeCGA is a grassroots commodity organization that works to enhance the profitability of corn producers. Now in its 37th year of service to its members, NeCGA has more than 2,000 dues paying members in Nebraska. NeCGA is affiliated with the NCGA, which has more than 35,000 dues paying members nationwide.
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Executive Chairman of The Paley Center for Media
One of the most influential leaders in media, Pat Mitchell knows a great deal about the risks, responsibilities and rewards of leadership. The former President and CEO of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), she is the first woman and first producer to serve as CEO of the nation's largest and only non-commercial broadcasting service. Currently, Mitchell is president and CEO of The Paley Center for Media (formerly The Museum of Television & Radio), where she has worked to rebrand the 34-year-old institution for the changing media landscape.
Drawing upon its influential board of trustees and International Council of media executives, she has clearly positioned the Paley Center as both a neutral forum for industry professionals and a public space for media lovers to gather for informative and entertaining events. An enthusiast of new media herself, Mitchell continues to lead the Paley Center into the digital era: spearheading the conversion of the organization's collection of nearly 150,000 television and radio programs to a digital format; overseeing the redevelopment of its interactive website; negotiating content deals with prominent Internet portals and broadband companies including Yahoo! and Comcast; and convening the Paley Center's 2007 International Council in the digital media capital of the United States, Silicon Valley.
Mitchell is recognized as a proven business leader and respected executive in the entertainment industry. Under her leadership, Forbes magazine named PBS one of the "Magnetic 40" companies, a first for PBS. She was also named to Newsweek's 2011 list of 150 Women Who Shake the World, the Huffington Post's 2012 list of the Most Powerful Women Over 50, Forbes.com list of "Women Changing the World," and featured in Fast Company's Special Report, "The League of Extraordinary Women." She continues to break ground in leadership and media with energy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to explore innovative and creative ideas.
Mitchell serves on the boards of Bank of America, the Sundance Institute, the Mayo Foundation and the Women's Leadership Board of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. She is one of the founding members of the American chapter of Mikhail Gorbachev's environmental organization, Green Cross International, and is a member of the US-Afghan Women's Council.
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The mission of the Greater Ocean City, Maryland Chamber of Commerce is to enhance the economic growth of the region by providing leadership, inspiration, education and development opportunities to support and promote all segments of the tourism and business community.
We strive to assist our members through promotion, education and information important to the success of their businesses. We are committed to building the recognition of the Chamber and its membership by creating and assuring a level of respectability and responsibility associated with being affiliated with the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce. We continue to promote the public recognition of our members for their contributions to our community's successes.
The Queen Anne's County Character Counts Advisory Council views businesses as an important ally in its efforts to encourage and instill character in our schools and communities. TDA is proud to be recognized as a QAC Character Counts! Business of Character. As such we agree to be people of character by following and adhering to the Six Pillars of Character – Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship. TDA is committed to practicing these values toward each other, our customers and our community.
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Sorry - this'll be fairly short as I'm tired but wanted to get a little something up before I went to sleep!
3k tonight - had made very concious decision to ignore time entirely and concentrate on racing whicever little group I got into (usually I get very stressed about splits) - first lap was in around 72/73 and I was practically off the back but managed to get back on and gradually move up til I was tucked in a little group. Went through the mile in 4:51 still feeling very relaxed. Knew I was running well within myself but decided just to stick in and concentrate on beating this little group. Was going to make a big move at 600 but just as I was going someone sprinted around the outside and blocked me until the home straight! Went through the bell in 7:55 and kicked like crazy fairly certain I'd get a PB (9:07) but no thought of breaking 9, was possibly slowing a touch when I got to 200 to go ("8:28"), and started kicking all over again. Clocked 9:00! If I'd just gone at 600 sure I'd have got it!
Still - very pleased to actually go and have some fun in a track race.I've been spending all night with a big smile on my face. Apart from the last 400 the whole race felt exceptionally easy and not having done anything close to this pace in a long time (I think the last 400 is probably my fastest in about 2 years!) I was very pleased. Hopefully next time I'll clock a sub 9, but given how easy it felt after 6 1/2 laps I'll be interested to see if I can maintain that pace to 5k.
Vaguely confirms something I've been pretty sure of for a while - to race people rather than to try and hit even splits gives you the best race. I felt so good tonight because I wasn't even worrying about the splits (couldn't tell you what they were!) and was letting how I felt dictate the pace. I just wish the group had been moving a fraction of a second a lap quicker!
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What stresses American men out the most?
What stresses you out the most? If you're an American man – odds are, it's money.
Two out of three American men reported they are stressed out, with financial situation being the top contributing factor, according to a collaborative survey by Aviva USA and the Mayo Clinic.
Thirty-four percent of men who took the survey said that finances stress them out the most, followed by family and/or relationships, job stability and fast-paced lifestyle, with only 8 percent reporting that they stress about their health.
Health may be the factor which we have the most control over, yet in this study 25 percent of men did not exercise regularly and 45 percent reported that they experienced an increase in weight over the last decade. Predictably, this study also revealed a strong correlation between high levels of stress and dramatic weight gain.
It is well-established that stress can negatively affect the immune and cardiovascular systems. However, more research is needed to understand the relationship between stress and increased susceptibility to disease.
When the body is influenced by stress it releases hormones, specifically cortisol and adrenaline. In combination, these two hormones comprise the "fight-or-flight" response and cause an increase in blood pressure, heart rate and blood sugar levels.
Experts believe that small doses of these stress-induced hormones can be beneficial, but when they persist for long periods of time, they can be damaging to your health.
Chronic stress can increase the risk of heart disease, obesity and depression, and can foster unhealthy behaviors including substance abuse and overeating. A weakened immune system can leave you susceptible to many illnesses, including virus-associated cancers.
I recommend my patients focus on both improving physical and mental health. While a causal relationship has not been established between stress and cancer, an association surely exists.
Recent research suggests that men who performed stress-relief exercises before prostate cancer surgery experienced improved immune responses and physical function one year after surgery.
The first step in coping with stress is to recognize that you're stressed and take action in dealing with it. Men who feel that finances are the biggest source of their stress should consult with a financial advisor to help alleviate some of the anxiety associated with the unpredictability of fluctuating markets.
Another way to help combat stress is to get adequate sleep, about 7-8 hours, each night. Sleep allows your body to heal itself, so it is not surprising that the less you get, the worse you'll feel.
Another simple remedy is to consume more antioxidant-rich foods. These foods help eliminate free radicals and prevent cell damage. Some of the most antioxidant-rich foods include cranberries, blueberries, beans, potatoes, pecans, walnuts, ground cloves and cinnamon.
Finally, it probably doesn't come as a surprise that men tend to push off doctor visits longer than women, often avoiding the doctor until major health problems arise. But stress can actually exacerbate a developing illness, making it harder to treat. Visit your doctor regularly to monitor and maintain your health.
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Where you sit depends on where you stand-Perspective
Bloody immigrants-perspectives on the oil painting by Victor Mavedzenge
Where you sit depends on where you stand-Perspective
We sat down to have a sundowner at the end of a long day. My colleague, also an artist asked about my current ideas. We waffled over this and over that until we came to a particular painting I had done.
" You know, its all a matter of perspective." She started. "With your painting, Bloody Immigrants, I get to think of a story I once heard. A friend of mine was a journalist in a war torn area. One day, accompanied by a local, they came across a stray bitch that had a litter. The dog was in their way so the local gave one of the puppies a hefty boot. The creature went flying in the air. When asked why he had done so, he replied, these dogs eat the remains of our friends killed in combat." I took a sip of my beer, or so I thought I did, but in fact, I was shocked into silence by the story. I gave no response for a while.
We had been talking about how immigrants are usually portrayed in a bad light by the press. In my perspective of the situation, it was unfair. This was a grave divorce from the reality of the situation- Where you sit depends on where you stand. Through this discussion, I got to realize that there are always two sides to the coin, sometimes three. There is the victim and the victimized, and in most cases, those affected by the overall outcome of events. In my myopic view, I had only considered the position of the poor immigrant and not those who had been victims to the situation.
"I get it", finally I settle from my shock," It is all a matter of perspective, this being informed by what you have personally gone through." The coming moments were pregnant with the weight of this realization. Looking around, I saw perspectives and experiences, respected, trod on, ignored, unknown as the night in the bar progressed.
My mind darted back to the painting. An inner voice approved it as a painting that could speak of both worlds. Bloody immigrants who have been ravaged by the trials of being in their situation. Bloody immigrants because they had caused harm to another. It was all a matter of perspective. I concluded the discussion by softly affirming my new learnt truth, " Where you sit depends on where you stand"


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So this year I intend to focus on self improvement, both physical and spiritual, as well as ditch a few bad habits that had been holding me back. And along those lines some major changes will be coming to this blog, chief among them I'm looking to start doing podcasts and even videos.
And looking back this has been quite the year for me. I did indeed expand into doing a podcast and videos, I climbed a damn mountain, and even got a paid writing gig over at Reaxxion. I've left some bad habits in 2013 and picked up a few good ones. There will be more changes to come here. For starters, the Review of the Week, in which I review a new comic book ever week, is done, after over 2 years of not missing a week. Truth be told I often had very little to say in these last couple months. In the future comic book reviews will go under The Bechtloff's Longbox. Articles on here will be longer, but also not as regular, as I am juggling this, the Youtube, Reaxxion, and a life outside the interwebs. Also I intend to work on my editing skills so I can do video reviews this coming year.
I want to thank everyone who reads this blog and watches my Youtube channel. I hope to have even better stuff for you in 2015.


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Chloe Miller Hodges, age 86, of Old US Highway 421 South, Boone, died
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Stanley Gale Edwards, age 55, of US Highway 421 North, Boone, died Saturday evening at his residence.
Mr. Edwards is survived by two daughters, Alisha Ellis and husband, Dale, of Statesville, and Stacey Edwards of Boone; two sons, Ronnie Parsons of
Chief Master Sergeant, Lyle Derwood Bishop, US Air Force Retired, age 92, of Triplett, died July 13, 2010 at Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Boone. Born May 10, 1918 in Erie County, PA, Lyle was a
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Monday, February 18, 2008
Come Up And See Me Sometime
The Cobbled Courtyard
I have been dying to show you this. Whenever I do a post about the area I live in I get many comments on how beautiful it is. Well why not come and see it in the flesh?
Our 2 good friends Simon and Nickey Forster have developed a wonderful cobbled courtyard, surrounded by ancient barns, into 4 luxury holiday apartments - Falstone Barns. This is 5 star luxury in a fabulous rural setting and the plus is that I am only up the road and will meet you and show you the area if you want to come.
You can see they have sense of humour, I mean look at what they can do with trees.
There are 4 apartments aptly named - Classic Opulent, French Bourgeois, Versace Glamour and Romantic Medieval.
Now remember we live in the cleanest place in England so this can only be good for your health.
A Tree In Romantic Medieval
I Named This Tree - Can You Be Arsed - The Other Side Is An Elephant
One of The Versace Glamour Bathrooms
One of Versace Glamour's Bedrooms
Simon & Nickey Pretending To Be Busy
3 comments:
- Sandra Evertson said...
Most Lovely!
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- 8:36 pm
- paris parfait said...
How much fun and what a sense of humour those two have! xo
- 9:15 pm
- Queenie said...
That looks an ideal place for post op recovery, its in my book mark.
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"The Meadows" at Topanga State Park
Topanga State Park Birdwalk
1st Sunday of every month
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Leaders: Ken Wheeland and Chris Tosdevin
Ken and Chris will lead participants through this beautiful and diverse coastal mountain area. This is an ideal trip for a beginning birder or someone new to the area. . .


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In series:OECD Investment Policy Reviewsview more titles
Published on July 11, 2017
This first OECD Investment Policy Review of Lao PDR uses the OECD Policy Framework for Investment to assess the investment climate in Lao PDR and discusses the challenges and opportunities faced by the Government of Lao PDR in its reform efforts. It includes chapters on trends in foreign investment and trade, the legal framework for investment, regulatory restrictions on foreign investment, corporate governance, investment promotion and facilitation, promoting and enabling responsible business conduct, infrastructure connectivity and the investment framework for green growth.
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OECD Investment Policy Reviews present an overview of investment trends and policies in the countries reviewed. This can include investment policy, investment promotion and facilitation, competition, trade, taxation, corporate governance, finance, infrastructure, developing human resources, policies to promote responsible business conduct, investment in support of green growth, and broader issues of public governance.
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11 July 2017 - Vientiane, Lao PDR
The Investment Policy Review was launched at a high-level event chaired by the Lao PDR Vice-Minister of Planning and Investment. Participants included five vice-ministers and high-level officials from other ministries, the Ambassadors of Australia and New Zealand, representatives of OECD and ASEAN embassies, development partners and the private sector.
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By Thomas Griffiths (Cardiff)
X-Men: Apocalypse is directed by Bryan Singer and stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac, Sophie Turner and Rose Byrne, among several others. This is the ninth installment to the amazing X-Men movie franchise, and I will say, from the start, that this is the best X-Men movie so far, far better than X-Men 3, exceeding X-Men: Days of Future Past and eclipsing X-Men: First Class. I had a ton of fun with this movie, and I'm rather startled at the opinions I've read online about this film, people giving it a generally mixed reception to it. I think that this film is amazing, and not just because I'm a huge fan of the X-Men and the films, but because this succeeds completely as a movie and as a superhero action movie. It brings back fan-favourites from the previous films, including Nightcrawler, Angel, Storm, Psylocke, Beast and of course Wolverine.
James McAvoy returns as Professor Charles Xavier and gives a stellar performance as the younger version of Patrick Stewart's incarnation of the character. I thought he was terrific in the last two films he appeared in, and I think that he is superb in this instalment because his complexity has run its course by now but still makes a compelling series of developments in this movie. Most of this is because, like in Days of Future Past, he is torn between his surrogate sister Mystique and his best friend/mortal enemy/antithesis Magneto. Jennifer Lawrence is also fantastic as Mystique, and provides a much more interesting character than Rebecca Romijin did in the first three films. She has been shaped by her actions in the last film, and what's interesting is that people now see her as an idol, as a symbol of hope, but she doesn't want to be like that which is why she mostly clings to her normal disguise as opposed to her true mutant shape for most of this film.
Michael Fassbender is amazing as Magneto, and like in the last few films he appears in the story revolves hugely around his personality and his morality and his inner demons. Just like Mystique, he has been shaped by his experiences in the last film. In this film, he has a family – a wife and daughter who is also a mutant – and has gone into hiding, working labour in the middle of nowhere like a nobody, because now everybody has seen him as a megalomaniac dictator and he's trying to leave that life behind. However, his past also catches up with him and there is this amazing scene where his daughter is held hostage by villagers who are about to turn him in to the police, and the incident results in his wife and child's death. This leads to a pivotal scene where we see him return to his persona as the ruthless, vengeful sociopath, who runs to the mill where he once worked and delivers this spectacular speech about intending to hurt the loved ones of the men who betrayed him by killing these men and forcing their families to experience the pain of loss as he has.
That's what this film does astoundingly well – it still shows the human treatment and opinion of mutants, even after mutants have saved humans so many times and there are no more Sentinels like the last film, and no more of the Cure like in The Last Stand. We get a scene where mutants are pitted against one another in cage fights for the entertainment of humans, and the mutants will either fight each other or be gunned down by the humans. Mutants are also outclassed by the humans, who still treat them with immense fear and suspicion, which shapes the mindsets of several characters in this film. However, this acts as both a strength and an obstacle for the characters in more ways than can be expected.
Despite all of these amazing actors reprising their roles and bringing new things to original roles, there is one performance that stands out in this entire movie: Sophie Turner was sensational as Jean Grey, easily the best performance in this entire movie. We've seen her character develop in the first three movies, but now we get to go back to the very start and see Jean's character develop from stage one, and Sophie Turner knocked this right out of the park. Jean Grey was interesting. I cared about her. She was a compelling, complex, inspirational character. She works brilliantly with her environment – the other students at Xavier's School avoid and deride her because they think she's a freak, but she takes this in her stride, which is impressive and difficult to perform without it seeming forced or unrealistic.
The special effects, CGI, screenplay and camerawork is fantastic, and the action sequences in this movie blew me away. Everything looked grounded in the reality of the situation and the universe that it exists in. Every mutant's power comes into play in so many brilliant ways, it almost looks like the original 90s cartoon. And, who could mention the action sequences without bringing up Quicksilver – this guy was awesome in his scenes, and the scene where he evacuates the Xavier Mansion within seconds of it blowing up is mind-blowing and stupendously-made. We also learn that he is Magneto's son, which is one of the biggest nods to the source material – and a pretty wise move, since it provides more fascination in the characters of Magneto and Quicksilver.
The main antagonist of this movie, shockingly, isn't Magneto like normally, but it is Oscar Isaac as Apocalypse. This is the element of the movie I was most concerned about, because the portrayal and handling of this character could so very easily go sideways in the most colossal way. However, I will say that Apocalypse was probably the best one-shot main villain in the X-Men movies since Kevin Bacon's Sebastian Shaw in X Men: First Class. He was portrayed in all the right ways to be ancient and extremely powerful mutant who wants to restore the world to what he perceives as perfection, believing that mutants today have devolved completely from what they once were in his time. The biggest element of his character that could go on was his powers, because to not portray him as a blue Superman would be really hard, especially when you have to pit him against the other mutants who appear in this movie. Oscar Isaac is great as Apocalypse, and brings a terrific presence to the character, giving him depth, gravity, the appearance and mannerisms of a compelling and believable villain, and a genuine place in the X-Men universe.
I only ever saw the trailer for this movie once, so I was overwhelmed when Wolverine, played once again by the one and only Hugh Jackman, appears in this movie. He isn't quite a cameo, but he does make a really pivotal and powerful appearance in this movie – and he doesn't even say anything. When he smashed out of that box, I was left speechless because I wasn't expecting it. He comes out of that box, and suddenly utter and complete mayhem ensues, and he is just ripping every soldier and guard that comes his way to pieces, howling and screaming like an animal, right up until the point where he meets the X-Men. There's this hugely important part of his appearance in this movie where Jean walks up to him and calms him down by entering his mind and removing the machinery attached to him. They look into one another and you're reminded that, in the original film trilogy, Jean has a pivotal role in Wolverine's life, but that hasn't happened yet. And when one of them suddenly says, in the background, that this'll be the last time they see him, I was rolling around on the floor inside, that was one of the most ironic things I've ever heard in a film.
One of my favourite things about these movies is the musical score, especially the title music. That theme song is so damn riveting, I had chills down my spine the whole time, even though I've heard the theme song so many times in the previous films, and hum it to myself from time to time. The final battle at the end of the movie is some of the best comic-book battle sequences I've ever seen – every single individual contributes in stupendous ways, and we get this sensational telepathic battle between Charles and Apocalypse inside the Xavier Mansion, and this is the first time that Charles properly gets into a full-on battle with a mortal enemies (Although, the small fist-fight against Magneto in First Class can count as another one). However, one of the all-time best scenes in this awesome battle is the scene where Jean explodes on to the scene against Apocalypse, and huge flames burst behind her as she does it – we are given just a hint of the Phoenix Force that will soon possess Jean Grey and turn her into the Phoenix.
Also, the closing scene where Charles and Magneto part ways once again, and we get to see the new X-Men in the Danger Room of Xavier's Mansion, just like they are in the comics and TV-show and we see the Sentinels marching into the room for the X-Men to fight, and the final shot in the film is of the doors of the Danger Room closing with Charles Xavier glancing through them, proudly, at his new students and future team of superheroes – that shot was just spectacular!
This film is fantastic, easily the best film in the X-Men franchise, and that's definitely saying something impressive.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Can you imagine....
23 comments:
- sissie said...
I would love to hang out in any of these rooms. It would be hard to pick just one. They are all lovely.
- May 18, 2011 at 6:03 PM
- Pamela@ Our Pioneer Homestead said...
Beautiful and inspiring!
- May 18, 2011 at 6:34 PM
- Kate said...
You always have the best inspiration Chrissy. I love the old leather chair in the all white living room {drool} have a terrific weeK
- May 18, 2011 at 6:39 PM
- High Street Cottage said...
Chrissy, that first room is all me. I love having a cottage decor with a bit of color and print such as the sofa. It's an amazing room! All are, and what I love is when you choose cottage decor, you really are able to use your imagination, and simply style your room with old vintage pieces, weathered with time, and enjoy their simple well worn beauty. These rooms are awesome, thanks for sharing, you have a good weekend too! xxx
- May 18, 2011 at 6:54 PM
- WhiteWhispers2u said...
The third has been one of my favs for awhile now, love that chair~Cheers Kim
- May 18, 2011 at 6:57 PM
- *The Beautiful Life* said...
Hi Chrissy,
Each room is lovely in it's own way -- I'd take any of them! :)
So nice to be able to take a moment to visit your blog again! :)
- May 18, 2011 at 7:03 PM
- Rachel Noelle said...
I LOVE Atlanta Bartletts rooms~ Have a wonderful weekend Chrissy!;) Hugs, Rachel
French Farmhouse 425
- May 18, 2011 at 8:03 PM
- MARY PERNULA said...
I will take the bathroom Hugs Mary
- May 18, 2011 at 8:57 PM
- Fågel Blå said...
Ohhhh i love this beautiful room!
Have a nice daY
- May 18, 2011 at 9:02 PM
- Deb said...
Just beautiful Chrissy...I love them all! ~Deb~
- May 18, 2011 at 11:18 PM
- Robynne's Nest said...
Thanks to your photos I can imagine! Robx
- May 19, 2011 at 12:35 AM
- Sweet Old Vintage said...
I especially love the dining area... the fabrics are lovely... I love the curtain treatment and also the bath area... Love that tub... They are all very pretty however... Thanks so much for sharing and lovely inspiration...
- May 19, 2011 at 7:02 AM
- Country Livin' said...
just beautiful and so inspiring!
Trish xo
- May 19, 2011 at 7:18 AM
- Joyce - Quilted Nest said...
I CAN imagine. Beauty! Thanks for sharing these.
- May 19, 2011 at 7:21 AM
- Just me said...
Oh, I would so be in heaven in any of these rooms! They all look so comfy & cozy!
- May 19, 2011 at 7:47 AM
- " SHABBY JUNK" said...
cool green bath scale!
- May 19, 2011 at 9:08 AM
- Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...
Every single one of these rooms is dreamy, homey, and cozy! Sweet!misro
- May 19, 2011 at 11:26 AM
- A Cottage Muse said...
A girl can dream can't she?!!
- May 19, 2011 at 1:06 PM
- chickie said...
Love the pics.I would love to hang out any time there.Have a bright day...Chickie
PS it is killing me too he he as well.I would love to be at the event at Ann Maries.I even posted about it.Boo ..
- May 19, 2011 at 4:20 PM
- sweetpea said...
gorgeous, every one! i want that leather chair!!!!
- May 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM
- Sue said...
hi sweetie, so nice to have you stop by my place!! Hope Meg is well, I know you miss her soooooo much! kim and Amelia are terrific. My little Boo will be 4 in June, can ya believe it?! Are you on Facebook?? If so look me up, Sue Welch, I'm the one with all politics on my page! LOL. If Not I'll put a quick picture of Amelia on the blog for ya. Don't know how else to do it!
Be well sweetie, give Meg a big hug from me when she gets home, what a fab daughter you have! Love ya! xoxoxo
- May 20, 2011 at 7:39 AM
- Anne Lorys - Fiona and Twig said...
Gorgeous images!
I especially love that bathroom. :-)
Enjoy your weekend!
- May 21, 2011 at 10:52 AM
- Rebecca said...
Everything looks beautiful... Chrissy.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend
- May 21, 2011 at 12:02 PM
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The Genuine Bembridge Airport page ...
Bembridge Airfield
is an unlicensed airfield managed by the
Vectis Gliding Club Ltd (VGC)
. The main runway is orientated 300/120 degrees, and consists of some 827 x 12 metres of concrete. The grass strip oriented 230/050 is available for landing however
Prior permission
is essential.
no longer conducts gliding operations from Bembridge however there are a number of resident power aircraft, and model flying at any time to the North side of the airfield up to 500 feet agl.
Visiting aircraft are welcome however Prior
Permission is required (PPR
for any aircraft to land at Bembridge Mondays to Fridays, or at times outside of the operating hours of Bembridge Radio. This may be obtained by Email only. Landing will be both at the discretion and risk of the visiting pilot. A confirmation call back will not be made unless asked for in the message. The quality of recording is variable, particularly when made by mobile phone, so please give your number slowly and clearly if a call back is required.
Bembridge Radio
Summer operating hours are between the hours of 0930 and 1630 local on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. Prior Permission to land during operating hours is not required.
Circuit height is 1000 agl on QFE (which is QNH-2)
The circuits at Bembridge are always to be conducted on the North side of the airfield and will therefore be 30 right or 12 left as appropriate. Overhead joins may now be undertaken at the discretion of the pilot, with the descent being on the south (dead) side over the sea. Blind calls on the airfield frequency 123.255 should always be made for safety reasons.
Noise Abatement.
Visitors are requested to avoid over flying Bembridge village particularly when climbing out on 12. The telephone glows red hot and melts when anyone does this.
Vectis Gliding Club Ltd
provides an Air/Ground radio service on 123.255 (call sign Bembridge Radio) between the Summer hours of 0930 and 1630 local on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. Winter hours of 10.00 to 1530 are operated whilst the clocks are on GMT. The service is not normally manned outside of these hours, or on weekdays unless a special arrangement has been made, at the request of the visitor when obtaining prior permission.
The Designated Operational Coverage (DOC) of this service is 10 Nautical Miles from the site and 3000 feet in height. Visitors are requested not to call Bembridge Radio until inside the Operational Coverage.
Visiting aircraft are advised to join either down wind on the North side or by executing a standard overhead join. On days when Bembridge Radio is not operational then blind radio calls should be made to Bembridge Traffic on frequency
for safety purposes.
Visiting power pilots should park their aircraft on the North side of the field, and cross to the south side to exit the airfield. Please keep to the hedge line, and
do not walk across the runway.
Please do NOT park on the south side of the runway
. This would obstruct the grass strip which runs parallel to the concrete, and equally importantly, would upset the owner of the airfield. If you are flying a tail dragger or want to use the grass strip to land, please ask for a call back when leaving your message for a briefing concerning it�s condition and serviceability. Having landed on it, please park on the North side with the other aircraft.
Fuel is not available at Bembridge.
Visiting pilots should visit the Bembridge Radio Control Point (Indicated by the large black letter C on a yellow background) on the south side of the main runway for payment of landing fees, or if the control is not available (out of hours) then please deposit landing fees in the VGC letter box to be found in the passage between the Propeller Inn and the back of the hangar on the south side. The staff in the pub will also take the landing fee when they are open. Care should be taken when walking from the aircraft parking area; please stick to the hedge and keep a lookout for other aircraft.
Please do not walk across the runway!
Proximity of Sandown Airfield
Sandown airfield is an active unlicensed airfield with a grass runway orientated 23/05 situated 3 miles to the South West of Bembridge.
Historically when both fields were licensed the ATZ of both extended one and a half miles towards each other. The demarcation line roughly runs from the canoe lake on the coast North through the cross roads at Brading village. Although neither airfield now has an ATZ it is recommended that aircraft continue to observe the former boundaries for safety reasons.
In some weather conditions (primarily North winds) traffic departing Sandown on 05, and traffic departing 30 at Bembridge are on a converging course.
All pilots are therefore strongly advised to execute a turn to the North away from Sandown, when departing Bembridge to minimise any potential compromise or risk.
Open all week with PPR
PPR by E-mail (24 hours or more in advance)
.Pilot name/Aircraft type plus registration and ETA
Bembridge Radio Frequency: 123.255
Bembridge Radio Frequency: 123.255
Yes We Are Open ! PPR By Email only.
Fixed Wing
Microlight now �8.00
2 Seats �12.00
4 Seats �18.00
6 Seats and Light Twins �25.00
Overnight Parking � 5.00 per night max �30 per week.
Heavy Twins eg Islander.
or more than 6 Seats eg PC 12 �50.00
Overnight Parking �10.00 per night max �60.00 per week.
2 Seats �12.00
4 Seats �18.00
Overnight Parking � 5 per night max �30 per week.
More than 4 Seats �25.00
Overnight Parking �10 per night max �60.00 per week.
Touch and go. �5.00
Cash or Cheque only at present.
Please make cheques payable to Bembridge Airport Limited.
Online Gar https://www.onlinegar.com
GAR form
should be Emailed in preference to faxed to UK Border Agency on
Fax No. +44(0)8702403738
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word version
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xls version
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Hole 1
Hole 1 Black: 441 Silver: 393 Gold: 364 Par 4 Handicap: 3
A long par 4 begins your journey. A drive down the left side of the fairway produces the preferred shot to this green guarded by a bunker right and water left and behind.
Hole 2
Hole 2 Black: 155 Silver: 142 Gold: 116 Par 3 Handicap: 17
Watch the wind on this short par 3 to select the right club. The middle of this green is the target on this severely sloping green from back to front.
Hole 3
Hole 3 Black: 349 Silver: 314 Gold: 291 Par 4 Handicap: 13
The key is the approach shot on this short par 4. Again, the middle of the green is the play on the smallest green on the golf course.
Hole 4
Hole 4 Black: 353 Silver: 312 Gold: 278 Par 4 Handicap: 11
The perfect drive here is the right side of the fairway to have the best approach to this green. Watch bunkers left on both the tee shot as well as the approach shot.
Hole 5
Hole 5 Black: 518 Silver: 478 Gold: 448 Par 5 Handicap: 5
This strategic par 5 has bunkers guarding all landing areas. Make sure your fairway shot stays right to enter the green from the front. Otherwise, choose your club carefully for a partially blind approach shot into this deep green.
Hole 6
Hole 6 Black: 169 Silver: 156 Gold: 128 Par 3 Handicap: 15
This par 3 is guarded by water left and a bunker right. Again, watch the wind and make the correct club selection.
Hole 7
Hole 7 Black: 398 Silver: 353 Gold: 316 Par 4 Handicap: 7
This par 4 can play sneaky long into the prevailling wind. Take one extra club into this elevated and small green.
Hole 8
Hole 8 Black: 545 Silver: 510 Gold: 460 Par 5 Handicap: 1
This par 5 is the longest hole on the golf course and can feel like a mile into the prevailing wind. Hug the left side of the fairway all the way to avoid water right and position yourself for the best shot into this green.
Hole 9
Hole 9 Black: 365 Silver: 331 Gold: 296 Par 4 Handicap: 9
This par 4 demands a straight drive. A back and left pin requires one to two extra clubs into this uphill and deep green.
Hole 10
Hole 10 Black: 381 Silver: 349 Gold: 295 Par 4 Handicap: 6
An excellent starting hole for your back nine. A drive down the right center of the fairway eliminates the greenside bunker left and leaves you a good angle into this green. For long hitters, a bump-and-run approach is an option.
Hole 11
Hole 11 Black: 340 Silver: 313 Gold: 281 Par 4 Handicap: 10
Put your tee shot left to avoid the hidden water that juts out into the fairway. This green is deeper than it looks, so take extra club for back pin placements.
Hole 12
Hole 12 Black: 181 Silver: 152 Gold: 87 Par 3 Handicap: 18
This is the most difficult par 3 on the course. A 145 yard forced carry over swamp land from the back tees overshadows the heavily guarded green. This hole almost always plays longer than the yardage.
Hole 13
Hole 13 Black: 329 Silver: 310 Gold: 283 Par 4 Handicap: 12
This par 4 has a small landing area with bunkers left and right for the long hitter. Pay attention to which tier the flag is on for your approach shot to this two tiered green.
Hole 14
Hole 14 Black: 271 Silver: 257 Gold: 245 Par 4 Handicap: 14
Swing away on this short par 4 and have a short shot to this big green. Watch out for bunkers left and right that can quickly make a birdie hole into a bogey hole.
Hole 15
Hole 15 Black: 341 Silver: 324 Gold: 280 Par 4 Handicap: 8
The farther your tee shot goes, the less of a landing area you will have. Play safe off the tee to avoid the lateral water hazard left. Take enough club into this deep and undulating green. Precision is the key to #15.
Hole 16
Hole 16 Black: 395 Silver: 326 Gold: 295 Par 4 Handicap: 4
An uphill par 4 that plays every bit of the yardage, if not more. A drive favoring the left gives you the best angle into the green. Beware of a bunker right of the green that cannot be seen from the fairway.
Hole 17
Hole 17 Black: 180 Silver: 151 Gold: 125 Par 3 Handicap: 16
A difficult par 3 on this second to last hole demands a precision shot into the green. Left is a bad miss as the rough slopes severely to O.B. stakes. Bunkers will catch shots over and right of the green. If the pin is back, play for the two-putt as the green slopes quickly away. Par is an excellent score here.
Hole 18
Hole 18 Black: 405 Silver 364 Gold: 321 Par 4 Handicap: 2
Quite possibly the hardest two shot par 4 anywhere. Our signature hole delivers a very small landing area off the tee, sloping from left to right on a two-tiered fairway. If you take out driver, aim at or just right of the two bunkers on the left and hit it a perfect 5-yard fade. If you decide to lay up, your reward is a 200 yard+ approach shot which is almost all carry over a rock ravine that runs along the right side of a the hole. Par here is quite an accomplishment.


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By Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory | Posted in: Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory
Robert W. Holmes, Sr., age 88, of Elizabeth Twp., passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Grandview Estates in Elizabeth Twp. He was a retired supermarket director at Giant Eagle and A&P and a member of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church. He loved to hunt, fish and had a passion for mechanics.
Born October 22, 1929 in Elizabeth, he was a son of the late Grant and Bessie (Breegle) Holmes. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen (Kormos) Holmes; daughter, Sheryl (John) Haseleu of Elizabeth Twp.; son, Robert W. (Nikki) Holmes, Jr. of Belle Vernon; grandchildren, Erin (Mike) Zowacki of North Huntingdon, Brittany Holmes of New York, NY, Stacey Haseleu of Elizabeth Twp., Chelsea Holmes of Pittsburgh and Collin Holmes of Eighty-Four; great grandchildren, Caitlin and Ethan Zowacki; sisters, Darlene Roberts of Elizabeth Twp. and Elaine Cartmel of Ohio; also survived by nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John Wesley Holmes. Friends will be received in the Paul E. Bekavac Funeral Home, Elizabeth on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 2-7 PM. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jack H. Piper officiating. Burial to follow in Jefferson Memorial Park, Pleasant Hills. Offer condolences at www.bekavacfuneralhome.com
Originally published December 31, 2017.
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Man crushed as migrants rush Channel Tunnel at Calais
Migrants have rushed the Channel Tunnel at Calais repeatedly for a second night and one man was crushed by a truck in the chaos.
The incident came as Eurotunnel said it had blocked more than 37,000 such attempts by migrants to reach Britain since January.
There were conflicting reports of the numbers of people involved in the chaos, ranging from 150 to as many as 1,200. But it was agreed there had been about 2,000 attempts on each of two successive nights.
Many British officials have expressed growing alarm at what they see as a potential influx of foreigners, although it is not clear how many people have successfully made the passage.
A group of about 25 migrants was seen getting off a public bus in Calais on Wednesday with a police officer who left them by the side of the road. Several said they were returning from a night of trying to get across the Channel.
Natacha Bouchart, mayor of Calais, said about 150 to 250 migrants tried repeatedly overnight to reach the Eurotunnel. French officials said it was the second night of mass attempts on the tunnel.
Gilles Debove, a police union official, counted about 2,000 attempts for a second night running. Mr Debove said officers pushing back the migrants counted between 750 and 1,200 people.
Ms Bouchart told France Info radio that migrants are trying to reach England from France "at all costs" - first crossing a busy motorway and then trying to stow away on trucks waiting to board trains. She says Britain, France and the Eurotunnel need to work together on the issue.
The man killed overnight, believed to be a Sudanese migrant in his mid-20s, was crushed by a truck as he tried to stow away, Mr Debove told The Associated Press.
Attempts among the thousands of migrants camped in Calais to reach England have intensified with labour strife involving Eurotunnel, which has seen striking ferry workers repeatedly disrupt the railway to protest job cuts.
British Prime Minister David Cameron, speaking during his visit to Singapore, described the crisis as "very concerning" but said that there was no point in "pointing fingers of blame".
The British government has agreed to an extra £7 million of funding for measures to improve security at Calais.


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Quentin Collins
- Kenny Mathieson
- 26 April 2007
Quentin Collins
If Not Now, Then When? (Sunlightsquare Records)
Trumpeter Quentin Collins is an emerging name on the London jazz scene, and this debut album suggests that the buzz around his work is well justified. His bright, cutting tone is in a recognisable line of descent from the likes of Freddie Hubbard and Lee Morgan, and his phrasing adds a contemporary edge to the post-bop idioms of his compositions. He includes four originals here (with a nod to Coltrane on 'Mr Q.C.'), although his slightly eerie adaptation of Faure's 'Pavane' is also more Collins than the Classical original.
Alto saxophonist Tony Kofi joins the quartet on the two jazz covers, Monk's 'Four In One' and Coltrane's '26-2'. Jim Hart's fleet, rippling vibraphone lines are a very effective complement to Collins' trumpet work, and the rhythm department is manned by the current bass and drum team in Tommy Smith's quartet, American bassist Michael Janisch and our own Alyn Cosker. Worth checking out.


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SI Advance - December 06, 2011by Ryan Lavis
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Firefighters won a race against time to pluck a Castleton Corners resident from his burning home early yesterday.
Over 12 units and 60 firefighters responded to the all-hands blaze at 261 Utter Ave. around 1:30 a.m.
When firefighters arrived, they were faced with flames racing through the living room of the one-story home and reports of a person trapped inside.
Firefighter Christopher Pillarella, of Ladder Co. 83, went ahead of the hoseline and searched through the smoke for the resident, who was found laying unconscious in a hallway with burns on his hand and face.
Pillarella grabbed the man's arms while another firefighter took him by the legs, as the two carried him to safety.
Officials could not immediately confirm the man';s name, but confirmed he was in his early 60s. Property records list the homeowner as Andrew McGee, a criminal defense attorney. A neighbor on Utter Avenue also confirmed the name. "This is what we train for. Everyone else would have done the same thing," Pillarella said, who noted that this was his first rescue during his seven-and-a-half year career.
"Once I found him, it was a team effort getting him out,"; Pinarella said.
The man is currently in stable condition at the burn center in Staten Island University Hospital, Ocean Breeze, FDNY officials said. He suffered from smoke inhalation and first- and second-degree burns on his body.


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The National Gallery of Art hosts an exhibition of Allen Ginsberg's photographs, May - September.
"Drawing on the most common form of photography, the snapshot, he created spontaneous, uninhibited pictures of ordinary events to celebrate and preserve what he called "the sacredness of the moment."
Ginsberg's interest in photography was not casual, not a passing hobby. In many ways, the practice of photography augmented his poetry. Both art forms, as practiced by Ginsberg, merged the visual with the autobiographical. As he wrote in the Author's Preface to Collected Poems 1947-1980, "Herein author has assembled all his poetry books published to date rearranged in straight chronological order to compose an autobiography."
His photographs, many uniquely and extensively captioned by hand, augment and extend the autobiographical record. Primarily portraits, they depict a multitude of friends and acquaintances - artists, writers, scholars, boyfriends, family members - spanning the second half of the 20th century. They are not consciously 'arty' but are, like his poetry, deliberately visual and richly detailed. If Ginsberg is, as Bill Morgan asserts in The Typewriter is Holy, the Beat Generation's bonding agent, the one person whose effort, vision, and conviction is primarily responsible for scholars and readers being able to talk about a 'Beat Generation' today, then Ginsberg's photographs are unequivocally the most important visual record we have of that literary circle.
(Allen Ginsberg, Managua, Nicaragua 1986, photograph by Patrick Warner)


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PASADENA — It wasn't long ago that the Rio Hondo League was known for its parity.
League champions changed yearly and every team didn't go more than a few seasons without reaching the playoffs.
Over the last few years, however, those trends changed, starting at the top.
The Monrovia High football program has captured four straight league crowns and is in the midst of a 17-game league winning streak as league play begins Thursday.
The Wildcats' physically-tough nature and talented playmaking capabilities are embodied by their blue chip defensive end Ellis McCarthy, a 6-foot-4, 310-pound specimen who has offers from virtually every PAC-12 school.
However, while the Wildcats seem like an overwhelming favorite, there are vulnerabilities.
For starters, McCarthy's play has been limited, as he injured his knee in the second game this season.
Also, Monrovia's brutal schedule has them 1-4 heading into Thursday's league opener at La Cañada, which is also 1-4.


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No delay of Virginia execution
UPDATE Tuesday night
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine turned down a request for clemency, allowing the execution of Kevin Green to proceed. A statement by the governor can be found here.
The Supreme Court early Tuesday evening refused to delay the execution in Virginia of Kevin Green. Simultaneously, the Court denied review of a new appeal by Green, raising issues about the time allowed for filing a habeas challenge. The Court's order, along with a dissent by Justice John Paul Stevens, joined by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, can be found here.
Since the Court's ruling in Baze v. Rees (07-5439) on April 16, clearing the way for the resumption of executions, the Justices have stayed only one scheduled execution — in the case of Edward Nathaniel Bell, another death-row inmate in Virginia. The Court granted review of Bell's appeal (Bell v. Kelly, 07-1223) on May 12; the key issue in that case is whether federal courts, in hearing challenges by state prisoners, must defer to state court findings even if the state court did not consider the evidence at issue.
In Virginia, Kevin Green was convicted of murder and sentenced to death for the 1998 shooting death of Patricia L. Vaughn at the grocery store she and her husband owned in Brunswick County, VA. Green had previously been a customer at the store, mainly to cash his payroll checks from a nearby lumber company.
In his new appeal (Green v. Johnson, 07-10988), Green contended that his defense lawyers had improperly failed to appeal the robbery portions of his guilty verdict, even while appealing the murder conviction. They won a new trial on the murder count, but not on the robbery count, and this, Green contended, allowed the jury to learn about the robbery conviction — information that he argued increased the chances of his being convicted anew of murder and sentenced to death. He was denied a chance to raise this issue in his first federal habeas petition; that petition was denied by the Fourth Circuit Court, leading to Green's new appeal.
Justice Stevens' dissent complained that the state of Virginia planned to execute Green before the Court had a full opportunity to review his legal claims. As he has before, Stevens argued that the Court should follow the regular practice of staying all executions that are scheduled before the Court had time to review the denial of a first habeas petition.
Green's stay application was 07A913. In denying that application and the petition for certiorari, the Court provided no explanation. Green's stay request was filed with Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., Circuit Justice for the Circuit that includes Virginia. Roberts referred the matter to the full Court.
Green's execution was scheduled for 9 p.m. Tuesday.
The next scheduled execution is in Texas, where Derrick Sonnier is to die next Tuesday, followed by Curtis Osborne in Georgia on Wednesday. At present, eight executions, including Sonnier's and Osborne's, are due in June — three in Texas, two in Virginia, and one each in Georgia, South Carolina and Oklahoma.


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Great capture of this wonderful view!!
Bom fim de semana e abraco!
Very beautiful view!!!
wonderful view, luquesio !!!
It`s a wonderful picture, very nice work.
Beautiful image! Well done.
when i finish school, i want to be a poor islander and stay in S.Miguel Island provided there are no freeways and McDonalds.
Excellent serene, tranquil landscape.
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Beautiful place....great storyline.
Wonderful view and very well explained. Jinhos.


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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Some Handmade Birthday Gifts
Handmade gifts are just the best. They are something to treasure and are made especially for you. Here are some handmade gifts given to my daughter for her 9th Birthday.
Snoopy pencil case and coin purse by Ms Piggii on etsy
Rose Fairy Quilted Wall Hanging and cushions
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Aww.. I'm so glad she loved the Snoopy pencil case and coin purse. Your bunting and the fairy rose items are so gorgeous! I've been meaning to make new cushions for my couch but never get round to actually doing it. The fairy fabric is so pretty and feminine. Off to Etsy to look for pretty fabric! Your blog pictures have inspired me =)ReplyDelete
Nice stuff! The snoopy pencil case is just too cute. Hope your daughter had a lovely birthday.ReplyDelete
Handamde gifts are the best! I love the snoopy pencil case, I remember my daughter went through a snoopy phase too..........but wait so did I!ReplyDelete
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QCCO generally refers to a church-controlled 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that:
- Does not generally offer goods, services, or facilities for sale to the general public; or
- Receives less than 25 percent of its financial support from government grants or receipts from goods and services in related activities or business.
Examples of QCCOs are Church of the Brethren Annual Conference, Brethren agencies and entities, and seminaries. Churches and church-related primary and secondary schools, though not technically QCCOs, have to follow the same rules as QCCOs.
Non-QCCO generally refers to any church-controlled, tax-exempt organization described in Code section 501(c)(3) that:
- Offers goods, services, or facilities for sale, other than on an incidental basis, to the general public, other than goods, services, or facilities that are sold at a nominal charge that is substantially less than the cost of providing such goods, services, or facilities; or
- Normally receives more than 25 percent of its support from either (a) governmental sources or (b) receipts from admissions, sales of merchandise, performance of services, or furnishing of facilities, in activities which are not unrelated trades or businesses, or both.
Examples of non-QCCOs are
church-affiliated hospitals, universities, children's homes, and retirement
community facilities.
Non-QCCOs, like QCCOs and churches, are eligible to participate in church plans. However, non-QCCOs must comply with the nondiscrimination testing, universal availability, and certain other requirements under the final regulations that are not applicable to churches and QCCOs.
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Touring Routes
Around Kilkenny
SLÍ 1 Fassadinan Tour
SLÍ 2 The Happy Valley
SLÍ 3 The Ridge of Leinster
SLÍ 4 Gowran Tour
SLÍ 5 Kilkenny Tour
SLÍ 6 Iverk - Ida Tour
SLÍ 7 Slievearagh Tour
All tours are suitable for vehicular access although Route 3 is particularly good for walking or cycling.
Slí 1 - Fassidinan (84km approx.)
(Maps 60 & 61) - Sign: White on Black - Fassidinan Sli
Kilkenny - Jenkinstown - Ballyragget - R694 towards Castlecomer (optional detour at Seven Cross Roads) - R694 to Castlecomer - R426 to Clogh - Cloneen Bridge - Moneenroe - Castlecomer - N78 to Kilkenny.
The Dinin River valley provides some of the scenic charm on this tour while the towns and villages associated with mining tradition in the area are explored.
|Touring Highlights
Jenkinstown Park
|Activity Highlights
Walks in Jenkinstown Park
Slí 2 - The Happy Valley (82km approx.)
(Maps 60 & 67) - Sign: Green on Black - The Happy Valley
Kilkenny - Tullaroan - Urlingford - Johnstown - Ghatabawn - Freshford - Threecastles - Kilkenny.
This tour threads through islands of low hills and runs through rich farmland in the valleys of the Nuenna and Nore rivers.
|Touring Highlights
Brod Tullaroan, Tullaroan
Grangefertagh Church and Round Tower, nearJohnstown
St. Lachtain's Church,
Ballylarkin Church
|Activity Highlights
Freshford Angling School, Freshford
Nuenna Farm Equestrian Centre
Slí 3 - The Ridge of Leinster (94km approx.)
( Maps 60.61 & 67) - Sign: Green on Black - The Ridge of Leinster
Castlecomer - Smithstown - Uskerry - Uskerry Bridge - An Cuan - Bilboa Uisean Park, Rossmore Viewpoint - Clongrennan - Ridge Crossroads Viewpoint - The Butts - Coolcullen - Cassagh - Knockshanbally - Johnswell - Kilderry - Kilkenny - Castlecomer via N78.
This tour pivots on Castlecomer, with contrasting scenic appeals in the Dinin River valley and on the Castlecomer Plateau. The intimate landscapes of the valley contrasts with the marvellous panoramas from the plateau and the Ridge of Leinster.
|Touring Highlights
Church of the Immaculate Conception & Castlecomer Demesne, Castlecomer
Rossmore Viewpoint
Dunmore Cave
|Activity Highlights
Castlecomer Golf Club, 18 holes
Uisean Park, picnic and refreshment area, Rossmore
Walks in Castlecomer Demesne
Pococke par 3 Golf, Kilkenny
Kilkenny Golf Driving Range
Countryside Leisure Activity Centre, Bonnettsrath.
Slí 4 - The Gowran Tour (74km approx)
( Maps 61,67 7 68) - Sign: Red on Black - The Gowran Tour
Kilkenny - Kilderry - Clara Castle - Clifton - N10 - Paulstown - Wells Church - Goresbridge - (detour Borris) - Graiguenmanagh - Glencoum - Gowran - R702 then left to Blanchvillestown - Dunbell - Maddockstown - Kilkenny.
This tour stays predominantly under the scenic influence of the great River Barrow and its valley. History and beauty combine to give the drive its fascination.
|Touring Highlights
Clara Castle, Clara Upper
Shankhill Castle, Paulstown
Ullard Church
Duiske Abbey, Graiguenamanagh
St. Mary's Church, Gowran
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Walking the Barrow Towpath
Walking the Brandon Hill Way
Canoeing on the Barrow
Barge Cruising on the Barrow
Horse Racing and Golf in Gowran
Slí 5 - The Kilkenny Tour - (170km approx)
(Maps 67,68 & 75) - Sign: Yellow on Black - The Kilkenny Tour
Kilkenny -Clara Caslte - Clifden - N10 - Paulstown - Wells Church - Royal Oak - Goresbridge (detour Borris) - Graignamanagh- Glencoum - Gowran - R702 then left to Blanchville - Dunbell - Maddoxtown- Kilkenny.
Absorbing some of the great historic and scenic gems in the county, this tour embraces the Barrow valley to the east, the Nore valley at its centre and the Suir valley to the west. These are the three great river valleys of the South-East Region. The tour is very long and will be better appreciated if driven over 2 to 3 days
|Touring Highlights
Burnchurch Castle
Birthplace of Edmund Ignatiius Rice, Callan
St. Mary's Church, Callan
Augustinian Friary, Callan
Killamery High Cross
Ahenny Crosses
Kilkieran Crosses
Leac an Scial Dolmen, Harristown
Knocktopher Church
Sheepstown Church
Gairdin and Ghorta, Newmarket
Aghaviller Church and Round Tower
Kilree Monastic Site
Kells Priory
Jerpoint Abbey
Thomastown Nore-side Town
St. Mary's Church,
Clonamery Church
St. Marys' Church, Inistioge
Graiguenamanagh Medieval Town
Kilfane Church and Effigy
Tullaherin Church and Round Tower
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Mount Juliet Golf Club, 18 holes, Thomastown
Equestrian Centre, Mount Juliet, Thomastown
Woodstock Walks, Inistioge
Brandon Way Walk
Kilfane Glen and Waterfall
Nore Valley Park Open Farm, Bennettsbridge
Warrington Top Flight Equestrian Centre,
Warrington, Bennettsbridge Road, Kilkenny
Slí 6 - The Iverk - IDA Tour
(Maps 75 & 76) - Sign: Blue on White - The Iverk-Ida Tour
New Ross/Rosbercon - Glenmore - Slieverue - Ferrybank./Waterford - Mooncoin - Fiddown - Piltown - Carrick-on-Suir - Faugheen - Ahenny - Kilkieran - Owning - Mullinavat (detour Tory Hill) - Rosbercon/New Ross.
The Viking/Norman city of Waterford and riverside Norman towns, feature on this tour where the scenic interest is provided in and above the valleys of the Barrow, Suir and Black Water rivers.
Touring Highlights
New Ross
Dunbrody Famine Ship,
Ahenny High Crosses
Kilkieran High Crosses
Poulanassa waterfall
Tory Hill Drive Activity Highlights
Scarke 27-hole Golf Course and Driving Range, New Ross
Waterford 18-hole Golf Club
Tory Hill Walk
New Ross 18-Hole Golf Club
Slí 7 - Slieveardagh Tour (80km approx)
(Maps 67) Sign: Blue on White - Slieveragh Tour
Kilkenny - Ballycallan - Kilmanagh - The Commons - Grange - Kilcooly - Kilmanagh - Kilkenny.
The surprising beauty of the modest Slieve Ardagh Hills and the vivid colours in the rich valleys below them are some of the rewards on this pleasant tour.
Ballycallan Church
Ballykeefe Woods & Park
The War House
National Flag Monument, The Commons
Slive Ardagh Hills
Kilcooly Abbey Activity Highlights
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Ballykeefe Woods & Park
Ballykeefe Amphitheatre
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Thanks to Nelson from Maryland for referring me to Nuveen Investments' recent report entitled, Managing Retirement Income Through Economic and Market Cycles. This report presents five decision rules to guide retirees when making withdrawals from accumulated savings during retirement. The Nuveen decision rules are very similar to the decision rules developed by Jonathan Guyton and William Klinger in their October, 2004 Journal of Financial Planning article, a description of which can be found in Dr. Wade Pfau's 2013 Advisor Perspectives article.
Nuveen Investments appears to have added a new High Inflation Rule (that limits inflation increases to 6%), and their Flat Market Rule (Guyton's Capital Preservation Rule) appears to apply over the entire retirement period, while Guyton's rule does not apply during the 15 years preceding the "maximum planning age." Other than these possible differences, the two sets of decision rules appear to be identical in application.
As I have indicated in several prior posts, I'm not a big fan of the Guyton Decision Rules. In my April, 2015 post on the Guyton decision rules, I said,
"They are unresponsive to changes in expected future investment returns (nominal or real), changes in expected future levels of inflation (as inflation may affect fixed dollar income components of a retiree's portfolio), or changes in expected life expectancy. As previously mentioned, the Guyton Decision Rules do not coordinate with fixed income annuity/pensions and they do not directly consider a bequest motive. If experience is unfavorable, the retiree can run out of accumulated savings if the rules are blindly followed. For example, under the Actuarial Approach, a 5.5% withdrawal rate for a retiree with a 30-year expected retirement period with no other sources of retirement income is consistent with an investment return assumption of 6% per annum and an inflation assumption of 2% annum (assuming the retiree desires constant real dollar spending in retirement). If actual experience is less favorable than these assumptions, real dollar withdrawals under the Guyton Rules will be reduced frequently prior to reaching the 15-year cut-off mark (real dollar withdrawals are expected to be reduced in the 9th year even if experience exactly follows these assumptions). After the 15th year, there are no cut backs, but there is a risk of running out of money. Alternatively, if experience is more favorable than these assumptions, it is unlikely that withdrawal rates under the Guyton Rules in later years will fall as low as 4.6%, the approximate threshold for increasing withdrawals under Guyton's "prosperity rule." Therefore, a retiree who experiences favorable experience will likely underspend relative to his objectives. Finally, my actuarial training causes me to seriously question any approach that doesn't periodically match assets with liabilities…. under a reasonable set of assumptions about the future."
In addition to the above concerns from my April 26, 2015 post, I am bothered by recommended savings- "tapping" approaches that appear to ignore retiree needs to establish reserves for long-term care or other unexpected expenses.
Notwithstanding my feelings about the Guyton/Nuveen Decision rules, I don't have a problem with a retiree who wants to smooth his or her spending budget (or actual spending) from year to year within reasonable limits. I just believe that the Actuarial Approach (with or without reasonable smoothing) provides a better approach than the Guyton/Nuveen decision rules for (1) developing an initial spending budget and (2) keeping subsequent year's spending budgets on the right track.
A person who is also concerned about encouraging retirees to develop reasonable spending budgets is Henry K. (Bud) Hebeler. I have included Bud's www.analyzenow.com website in my list of "other calculators and tools" section for years. Recently Bud released a budget planning tool for retirees who are "adverse to using a computer" (but apparently are not adverse to using a computer to surf the internet). Bud calls his tool, "Pencil and Paper Retirement Planning for those already retired."
While Bud's low-tech worksheet (and his instructions) encourages retirees to establish reserves for future unexpected expenses, I didn't see any mention of reserving for potential long-term care costs or bequest motives. He also recommends the IRS Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) rules for determining withdrawals from accumulated savings (which is not my favorite either). In general, however, spending budget results produced by Bud's spreadsheet are probably not that different from results you might develop using the Actuarial Approach (his results may be a bit more conservative). Of particular interest (at least to me) was Bud's adjustment of fixed dollar pension/annuity income to reflect the fact that these sources of retirement income are subject to inflation risk. In developing his pencil and paper spending budget, Bud recommends that the current amount of such income be multiplied by a percentage determined by taking the retiree's age and dividing by 100. This is consistent with what I said in my previous post that if you want your future spending budgets to remain constant in real dollars, you are going to have to save some of your accumulated savings, fixed dollar pension or Social Security benefits to fund those future cost of living increases. The default option under the Actuarial Approach is to reduce withdrawals from accumulated savings for this purpose, but Bud's approach (to reduce the fixed dollar pension) may also be valid. For those retirees who have fixed dollar pensions and want to use a Guyton/Nuveen type approach (or some other rule of thumb approach) for withdrawals from accumulated savings, you might want to consider adjusting your fixed dollar pension in the manner Bud suggests. Note, however, that Bud does not include a suggested approach for how to deal with non-immediate annuities.