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Monday, 10 October 2011
Holidays and Happy Hookers
Roite, I'm off ( well almost ). On Wednesday I am heading for the Isle of Man, returning to sunny Ayrshire to empty my suitcase unceremoniously into the laundry basket before refilling with pieces of cloth masquerading as clothes which would make The Mothers' eyes roll in the back of her head, then it's off to Turkey. All in all I won't be back in Glasgae until Tuesday the 25th, just in time to erect the electric fencing and trip wires for the little darlings at Halloween. ( Aside from the local "nice" children, we also get an influx of mini-skinheads who "egg yer gaff" if you don't give them cash, so preparation is key. ) I suppose you're wondering why on earth I have a picture of battling pandas to accompany this post ? No reason really, other than I thought it was an awesome picture and I don't see how they hope to avoid extinction if they keep battling each other with light sabres.
I came across this little beauty the other day, it's from the European Women's Lobby and features this video, which quite honestly blew my mind. "Prostitution is a form of violence and oppression", apparently. Yet again, the glaringly obvious has been over looked, that is - the community of sex workers who are happy in their work, although according to Julie Bindel the "Happy Hooker" is a myth. If this is to be a movement lobbying for women's rights, what about my rights as a woman to work perfectly legally as an escort ? What about my right to earn a living and support my family ? Oh wait, those rights don't sit well with their moral values, so they can't be of any consequence.
The Sex Worker Open University have penned a reply to that video and I've included a quote for you below which I think is rather brilliant.
"The European Women's Lobby has recently launched a campaign called Together For a Europe Free from Prostitution.
Their view of the sex industry is once more reducing women to victims, and prostitution to a system of violence against women. Once more, some women sitting in comfortable chairs in some official EU building are deciding what we should or should not do with our bodies. Once more, we are being silenced and victimised. Once more, our voices are being confiscated and we are not sex workers anymore but prostituted women.
That's enough.
We want to show them that sex work is work. This is how we make a living. This is how we pay our rent, our bills, our sex changes and our children's studies.
Those are our decisions. Our bodies. Our voices. Our lives.
We are from all genders and races.
Stop invisibilising trans women and men from the debate on sex work. Invisibilising us is a form of violence and discrimination.
Stop pretending that sex work is only male to female penetration. The services we offer are as varied as we are. Sex, companionship, BDSM, fetish.... Sex is not disgusting and the only thing that makes us sick is your insulting and degrading video.
To stop exploitation and abuse in the sex industry, we need to be heard. We want rights--human and labour rights, not more criminalisation. Criminalising our clients will only force us to work in more underground and less safe conditions.
You care about sex workers? You want us to stay alive? Listen to us now!
Stop victimising us. Stop criminalising us. Stop silencing us."
Fantastic, when I come back from holidays feeling less like I've been run over by a roads lorry from Glasgow City Council I will put pen to paper too.
In the meantime, farewell Steve Jobs. Like them or loathe them, Apple have been incredibly successful and Steve Jobs was a visionary - I love this quote from him;
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped my dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."
LL xx
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I find it interesting that the EWL website and those of other organisations trying to take away peoples' right to live their lives as they choose never have an area where comment and discussion can take place.ReplyDelete
Yep, perish the thought that we should engage in any kind of a debate. *sigh*ReplyDelete
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Usually when moving through a place, we only get a superficial feel for the people that live there. We notice their eating rituals, their food, how they interact with or understand us, what they wear, etc. In Jordan, it was entirely different. It is almost as if they entire country is filled with hopeless romantics, sweethearts who just want to charm you because they love to make you happy.
We met our first Jordanian just moments into the country, our cab driver from the Border with Israel to Petra. After a few minutes of jovial small talk, he launched into a story that I'll never forget:
Driving in his cab one day he met an American guy who was writing a guidebook. He needed info on Saudi Arabia, but was unable to enter the country as they are pretty much closed to non-muslim tourists. Our driver, Hassan, told the American, Paul, that he was planning a trip to Mecca (in Saudi Arabia) and would help him get the information he needed for the book. Paul was overjoyed and met with him later to give him money for expenses and some cameras.
Hassan set off on his journey as planned and went to the first place Paul asked for information on and Hassan took some pictures of the place. On the way to the next place, they came to a Saudi police checkpoint and had all of their bags checked, and the authorities immediately began badgering Hassan about the pictures he had taken. He told them the truth, they were for an American guy who was writing a guidebook. Less than five minutes later a caravan of SUVs pulled up and the equivalent of the Saudi CIA came in and began questioning him more. He repeated his story to no avail. The Saudis accused him of being an American spy.
After less than an hour of questioning Hassan was put into a prison, from which he didn't escape for 70 days, 30 of which were in solitary confinement. We just couldn't believe this. We kept asking him why they would do this, what purpose there was for the Saudis and he kept repeating - this is the Saudis, they don't care about reasons or law, they are a nation of goat herders who have been given billions of dollars and now they abuse their power.
This story was just endlessly interesting to us, and Hassan was quite gracious in sharing his story. It made me re-evaluate my conflation of Arabs as similar in culture as well as realize how open and amicable Jordanians can be. This was only the beginning.
Another Jordanian we met, Achmad, we ran into at a contemporary arts center. We talked about the state of art today and he told us he was a sculptor and offered to show us his studio. Flattered, we immediately accepted. We got into his terribly broken-down Ford truck which he uses to quarry the stones the carves from, and drove to his place. He showed us all around his studio, explaining his process, the significance of his materials, and his politics. His sculptures a reminiscent of a more ephemeral Rodin, or even a late Picasso, or a sculpture version of the work of Ecuadorian painter Guayasamin.
We came to find out that he is deeply involved in the peace process with Israel, and he has been commissioned to make a statue for the outside of the Peres Center for Peace in Israel. He is also the Royal sculptor, he makes the gift that the King gives to visiting leaders. As we chat, he says that he just MUST make a sculpture for us while we're here, so we sit down with a vodka lemon juice that he just poured for all three of us, and watched him work. He cut into the stone with a variety of tools, and the sand stone just fell apart in his hands. The stone itself is from near Petra and is therefore imbued with the most wonderful warm hues.
After he was all done, he insisted on driving us back to our place, where he came inside and sat with us and hosts for over an hour - which leads me to another story. When we had a little extra time between Petra and our planned trip to Jerusalem, we thought we'd take a little excursion to Syria. Now, Syria is a strange place and we knew we'd have a bit of a challenge getting in there. They don't allow anyone with an Israeli stamp on their passport to get inside. We knew this (and also that Iran, Saudi Arabia and others have the same policy), so we had Israel stamp on a separate sheet of paper. With only hope in our hearts, we set off for the Syrian border with the plan to get to Damascus.
At the border, they saw through our trick (by seeing that we entered Jordan at the border with Israel), and turned us away. Our cab continued on to Damascus without us and we were stuck at the Syrian border with no way back to Amman. We asked some of the guards there how we could get back to Amman and the guard asked the first cab that passed if he would take us there for 15 bucks. They guy agreed and we found ourselves sharing a cab with a Syrian woman and her two babies Zain, 2 and Zeynep, 4.
In the car we kept mostly quiet, being respectful in a North American way, and we finally reached her house and her husband came out to greet her. This gregarious man invited everyone - including the taxi driver - into his house for coffee. None of them spoke any English, so we mostly just smiled and thanked him for his hospitality. As we were about the leave with the driver to go to a hotel, he asked us using a combination of sign language and a few English words, to stay for dinner. We obliged, knowing in our guidebook that it was common to be taken in when traveling in Arab countries.
They cooked a gigantic feast for us while we played with the kids. They loaded the table with chicken and soup and rice and bread and fresh tomatoes and cucumbers with lemon. We filled our bellies till they were about to burst and we finally refused to eat any more. After this, they poured us insanely full glasses of vodka with just a splash of juice. Wow. OK. So we sipped our drinks obligingly and laughed together at the terrible TV show and the children's antics.
After our time was seeming to wind down, we began readying ourselves to get to a hotel. Our hosts insisted that we stayed saying, 'hotel, no, this hotel here.' So he kicked his kids out of their room and into their bed, and put our things in there. We ended up staying in their home for two nights, and there wasn't a moment where we didn't marvel at their hospitality. We had been rejected by the Syrian government, but taken in by its people.


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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Behavioural Economics and the Facebook IPO
Posted by Martin Ryan
Facebook, the social network, has raised $16bn in an initial public offering that values the company at $104bn, meaning it is now among the 25 most valuable public groups in the United States. This recent article by John Wasik (Reuters Money) discusses whether or not it is a good idea to get a piece of the action. Daniel Kahneman declined to comment specifically on Facebook, but raised the importance of a number of behavioural biases: overconfidence, optimism-bias and anchoring; to name a few. Liam has blogged before on behavioural finance, and I flagged the work of James Montier in a comment on that post. Avanidhar Subrahmanyam's review of the behavioural finance literature is available here, free-to-access.
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- Michael Dowling DCU said...
Interesting post.
Think Jay Ritter misrepresented his own research in that Reuters article! The idea about medium-term IPO underperformance is more-or-less confined to small cap companies. Idea being that they get excess media attention around IPO time and are then forgotten about for a few years until they've grown to a decent size and are considered media-worthy again. The medium term underperformance issue he mentions wouldn't affect a large company IPO like Facebook.
The thing is - this is Ritter's big idea and yet he seems to have forgotten about it when commenting for that article!
- 8:59 pm
- Martin Ryan said...
Thanks for the extra information there Michael; interesting stuff.
- 9:47 pm
- Kevin Denny said...
There is a good TED talk on optimism bias by Tali Sharot
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Zorro's Black Whip [Serial] (1944)
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Popular latter-day serial queen Linda Stirling starred in the title role in this well-made 12 chapter serial produced by genre specialist Republic Pictures. Stirling plays Barbara Mededith, a pretty girl who takes over her murdered brother's crusading newspaper. She also assumes the dead sibling's identity as "The Black Whip," righting the wrongs of Crescent City very much in the manner of her famous ancestor, Zorro. Off course, "being a mere woman," Barbara needs the assistance of a stalwart young man, in this case Vic Gordon (George J. Lewis), a government secret agent. Arguably the most popular serial heroine since the days of Pearl White, Linda Stirling's other top-billed serial role was as The Tiger Woman (1944). The choice of Lewis as Stirling's male lead was surprising; the Mexican-born Lewis, although handsome enough and a veteran of Universal's popular "Collegians" 2-reelers, had recently played mostly villains. Produced by Ronald Davidson, Zorro's Black Whip benefitted from second unit direction by stunt-man extraordinaire Yakima Canutt and special effects by the famed Theodore Lydecker.
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So like my NBA post, my NCAAM post will be a bit of a rehash of what happened this month and focusing on the top ranked teams. I know a bit more about college basketball since I have been hanging out in Big Blue Nation for the last two years and picked up some knowledge, though I have a Kentucky Wildcats bias. I'll try to look at which teams are succeeding and venture some thoughts on the upcoming March Madness.
Two teams lead the polls but I'll stick with the AP Top 25 as my main source but won't discount the USA Today Coaches poll. In the AP, the Oklahoma Sooners are at the top for now. I am aware that the new rankings will come out tomorrow so my timing is a bit off but at the end of the month the Sooners are at the top followed closely by the North Carolina Tar Heels.
This weekend was exciting because the Big 12, the conference wiht several top 25 teams including the Sooners, the 4 Kansas Jayhawks, the 9 West Virginia Mountaineers, and the 17 Baylor Bears, faced off against the SEC, conference of the 20 Wildcats, the 5 Texas A&M Aggies, the LSU Tigers, the Florida Gators, and Georgia Bulldogs. Many of these games were fulling of excitement with teams narrowly avoiding upsets and showing just how competitive and unpredictable college basketball can be.
I'm sticking with the Top 25 for now but I want to analyze each conference at a later date. Continuing down the list Iowa out of the Big Ten holds the 3 spot, Villanova is at 6, Xavier, Maryland and Providence round out the top ten with the aforementioned SEC and Big 12 teams. With the wild nature of the tournament, I would be a fool to think any of these teams will make it to the championship but the odds favor one of them.
This season has been full of surprises with the former champions, the Duke Blue Devils, down at 24 and dominant teams of the past like Kentucky and UConn struggling to stay ranked. The season goes until the first week of March when the conference tournaments begin so I will try to stay updated and post about it. I love March Madness basketball and will post a lot of predictions and analysis when that gets underway!
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Hey guys.
Maybe like all of you I often use Photoshop to create my shapes. In madmapper we create the video mapping and masking. in this case i use a simple white on black version of the video to mapp the selected area. but sometimes i have solo much surfaces to map- its crazy!!!.. this situation brought me to the idea of an "quick selection" or "magic wand tool" like in adobe photoshop to create komplex masks or a lot of surfaces in few minutes.
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The Gunners boss has found himself under increasing pressure in recent weeks after watching his side slump to disappointing defeats by Barcelona and Manchester United.
Arsenal's 3-2 loss at Old Trafford on Sunday left the north London side five points adrift of Premier League leaders Leicester heading into the final 11 games of the season.
Wenger is currently gearing his side up for their home clash with Swansea on Wednesday night, before their crunch trip to Tottenham on Saturday afternoon.
However, former Liverpool man Collymore feels that Arsenal should do all they can to appoint Simeone in the summer and feels that Wenger's time at the club is over.
Writing in his column for Boylesports, Collymore said: "In Diego Simeone, a man the club are desperate to keep, they have a manager who wants to buck the trend of Atletico as the "other" team who pop up once a decade to challenge, and turn them, by hard work, graft, character and results into a force that is now widely respected across Europe.
"Remember, they don't have the cash, the stadium revenue of "London" cache of Arsenal, yet they are doing exactly what Arsenal need to do, namely stop being the "nice" other team with no stars on their shirts but with a great domestic history, into a machine that is feared as well as respected.
"If Arsenal are going to realise their ambition, get Simeone, change the tiki taka to a flexible football system that relies on results, not romance, and get nasty. Otherwise the culture of being the third team will continue for another generation."
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I'll just say that the fact that the MSM is now all into Bitcoin makes me realize how much of a joke this currency is. It won't replace fiat currency. That said, it might be a good vehicle for anonymous transfer of funds, though I'm concerned about the electricity generation costs needed to keep the currency maintained.
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The most detailed zombie make-up I have seen.
This article essentially talks about why 96% of academic samples being Americans/westerners is not representative of the worldwide human psyche.
"Good enough" is good enough!
– Read between the lines regarding software and look at it for other aspects of life.
How to Be a Gentleman – John Bridges
This book wasn't very informative, either because I knew most of what was being stated already, or that most of the things stated don't apply to my culture. Either way I didn't find it useful. Easy to read in 30 minutes though!
SnabbaCashI and SnabbaCashII
I just watched SnabbaCashI and II, they were entertaining in a scandinavian film way. Something about the sensibilities of scandinavian culture that results in minimal expressions of machismo, and yet both films were still filled with an abundance of violence/action. I stopped being connected to the main character after I realized the whole motivation he continued to have was to make 'Easy Money" (the title of the film). It's pretty blatant the film's message is that there is no such thing as easy money. The length of the film was on the longer side but they were films where the dialogue was entertaining and I could not look away. So I watched them in a row.
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The Life of Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Jacqueline Lee Bouvier was born on July 28,1929. As a young girl she attended Miss Chapin's the fashionable school on Manhattan's East Side. Jackie went to boarding school at Miss Porter's in Farmington, Connecticut. She went to college at Vassar, and her junior year abroad in Paris. She returned to the United States to finish college at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She wrote novels for magazines, and newspapers.
"In 1951 Jackie meat John Filzgerald Kennedy for the first time." On September 12, 1953, Jackie and John were married. Caroline Kennedy was born on November 27, 1957. "After Caroline's birth J.F.K. was up for the reelection as a senator for Massachusetts, and Jackie was active in the 1958 senatorial campaign." After Kennedy returned to Washington, he began to seek for presidential nomination. Jackie helped her husband with campaigns until she became pregnant with John Junior.
He was born on November 25,1960.
Jackie became the First Lady at 31 years old, in 1961. As soon as J.F.K. was elected "Jackie began working to reorganize the White House so that Brooks she could turn it into a home for her children and protect their privacy." She appointed a Fine Arts Committee to restore the White House. She formed the White House Historical Association, and a Special Committee for White House Paintings. As First Lady, Jackie felt strongly, "she wrote the forward to The White House: A Historical Guide." "She also developed the idea of a filmed tour of the White House that she would conduct." It was broadcasted on February 14, 1962, and distributed to 106 countries. Millions of people watched Jackie's televised tour of the White House and copied her latest hairstyles. She charmed the country with her grace and beauty. "The First Lady had and important influence on fashion and culture." Jackie traveled around the world with her husband to help, and to accompany him, but in some places she was more famous than him. "Mrs. Kennedy was the renewal of Pennsylvania Avenue, the preservation of Lafayette Square, across from the White House, and planned for a national cultural complex, which eventually became the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C." "Her interest in preservation extended beyond the United States and included her involvement in the rescue of the ancient Egyptian temples at Abu Simbel, threatened by the flood waters created by the Aswan Dam. "Her enthusiasm for the historical preservation movement contributed to its growing influence throughout the nation and enhanced Americans' understanding and Brooks appreciation of their heritage." Designers, magazines, newspapers, and the public were influenced by her taste. "On November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas and Jacqueline Kennedy became a widow at age 34." After Jackie became a widow, she was very active in Bobby Kennedy's presidential bid in 1968. Tragedy struck and Bobby was assassinated by Sirhan. Everyone began to think that Jackie wouldn't remarry, but in October 1968 she married for seven years then he died in 1975. They had problems in their marriage, so they spent most of their time apart. She moved back to New York after his death, and began working as a book editor. She moved up to be a senior editor over the years. "In 1994 Jackie Kennedy made public the information that she was being treated for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and that her condition was responding well to therapy." The disease killed her on May 19,1994. She was buried beside John F. Kennedy in Arlington National Cemetary.
Jacqueline Kennedy was a big inspiration for women around the world. She was very influenced woman that did things that effected the world in many different ways. Jackie protected her family and others around the world. I felt that she would of done a lot more, if her husband wouldn't of been assassinated. I feel that she gave women hope to make something out of themselves. I also believe that she gave people courage to move on with their lives, even if they have lost someone dear to them. I believe she was a great woman, and one of the best First Ladies that Brooks United States has ever had.


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Yes, its just what it sounds like. The play, the nutcracker.. on horses. How could I resist?
The noble horse theatre in Chicago is a fine establishment. Its been around since 1871 and doesn't have the cheesey factor you'll find at Midevil Times. It DOES however, have the cheesey factor where it counts – in the show! A girl dancing with a nutcracker enveloped fellow atop a white horse is not something you'll see any day. It was so silly, but the stunts WERE spetacular! The horses dancing were silly and nice, but the cossack riders! HOLY SMOKES!
ALSO! Okay, the place is BYOB and midway through the show I was reverting back to my 8yo excitement level. I was so into it! There was one point when they did the stunt where the horse wasn't being ridden but listening to the trainers' signals.. they sent the horse running out from the dark into the light without the saddle and it felt so magical I let out an audible gasp! It's ridiculous! Absurd! SO SEE IT IF YOU POSSIBLY CAN!


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Saturday, March 19, 2011
The Witching Hour
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I'm having the same problem. Around 10 is my wind down time and that's when I have a bowl of ice cream or a piece of cake. I'm still good on the 2 hour before bed thing cause I don't go to bed until around 1, but it's not like I'm doing anything. I'm sitting around on the couch.... Not good. I don't have any advice though, cause I'm in the same boat.ReplyDelete
Rule #1: DON'T eat after dinner or late at night. Suggestion # 2: Eat dinner on a dessert size plate. Becky, are you eating breakfast? Are you getting enough sleep? I know you have a lot of stress in your life right now but overeating is not going to solve the problems or even the stress. You've worked so hard and done so well DON'T go back to old habits. Go back to your very first post and reflect on why you joined the challenge and what you wanted to achieve. We can all give each other support and suggestions but in the end we each know that WE individually have to make changes and new habits on our own. I KNOW that you can do hard things, you can change. Quit eating junk, eat healthy, take care of yourself and set the example for your children.ReplyDelete
I love YOU.
Been there, done that!ReplyDelete
Part of living life on purpose is making sure you have a plan. Plan your meals...most importantly, dinner. Instead of not eating two hours before bedtime, don't eat anything after 7:30 p.m. Practice telling yourself that you have had enough or "I don't need that!" Seriously, it works!
I went to a birthday party last night (another). They had hot dogs, hamburgers, salad, strawberries and my favorite, chocolate cake. I knew it would be difficult, so I brought some Uncle Ben's whole grain wild and brown rice. I found it was a delicious alternative with fresh tomatoes and almond slices added to it. I even convinced a 10 yr. old girl to try it. She asked for seconds.
If you just have to have some...tell yourself that a taste is enough...because it is!
Eat your protein early.ReplyDelete
Chew gum, make a cup of herbal tea or brush your teeth when you get those cravings.
Or don't buy the treats you're eating. Only buy treats your kids like, but you don't...so the temptation isn't there.
Also try planing some new meals. When I'm excited about trying new foods, I don't want to eat junk first, I've got my eye on the new food instead.
Or maybe sit down when you have those cravings and write about your feelings for 10 minutes...figure out what's going on emotionally with you.
Good luck Becky.
I love the ideas given... I am going to use them! I also realized this week that when I overeat and sabotage myself I am actually being SELFISH. Selfish? How? Well, when I do this I am not the person I want or need to be. I am actually sluggish, low energy and MEAN. I am not only hurting myself but my family suffers too. The last few days I have been asking myself if what I am taking into my body is going to affect me positively or not.ReplyDelete
You can do this. Satan loves trying to derail us from our goals... lets make him squirm!! WE ARE STRONGER!!
Good luck my friend!
I am struggling with this too lately. I haven't been sleeping well because of it either. Tonight I used Melissa's suggestion and brushed my teeth after dinner. It worked great tonight, let's hope it continues to help. This one really is a mind over matter game for me. I just have to say to myself, "I am not eating anything after dinner!" and stick too it. Hope this week is a better one for you. Good Luck!


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According to this article in Inside Bay Area, the Permanente Medical Group has put into place "strict conflict of interest rules for their 5,500 participating Northern California physicians...Other medical groups contracting with Kaiser around the country are expected to use the new rules to draft their own."
Permanente docs can still receive honoraria, if they get approved ahead of time by the board of directors, from educational institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies; and they can "also participate in research, clinical trials and development of medical devices many of which are underwritten by pharmaceutical or medical device companies but those agreements are negotiated by the medical group on behalf of the doctor, not by the doctor personally." However,
- Physicians can no longer accept honoraria from vendors for teaching or giving presentations, including payment for time, travel expenses, meals or social activities. All education funding on behalf of companies is directed to the group's continuing medical education programs.


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Twinning is Winning
Every Pinterest princess and dab hand on the 'gram knows: mini-me dressing is where it's at. And, since every little lady wants to be just like mum, coordinating your #OOTD with your miniature miss isn't just a fashion fad – it's a timesaving, tantrum-eradicator too. From 3-going-on-30, to 30 for reals, this season's biggest trends prove: age aint nuttin' but a number...
Women's: stripe fluted-sleeve top £10, kids': crochet denim jacket £10, white jeans £8
Right now, we're all about cool blue hues, laundered stripes, and crisp, white, cotton poplin. Best of all, dreamy sky-blue shades transcend age and gender, so whether you've got a mini miss or little lad, the teeny twin aesthetic can do no wrong.
Women's: embroidered Bardot dress £13, kids': denim dress £6
Women's: embroidered shirt dress £10, kids': denim shirt dress £8
Embroidered everything is also on summer's top-picks hot list, so nurture your new season wardrobes with a bunch of these leafy looks. From pumps to purses, and jackets to jeans, homespun florals have flourished into an SS17 staple. We love the way this vibrant detail breathes new life into denim.
(Disclaimer: If "mum, you are SO embarrassing" rings a bell, then your pocket-sized sass machine might be too old for sartorial samesies. Adapt the aesthetic to suit you both by choosing complementary shades and silhouettes, instead of identical outfits.)
Women's: embroidered trim Bardot top £10, kids': smock blouse £2.50, embroidered butterfly jeans £10
Finally, we're embracing #AllWhiteEverything this summer. If the very thought sends you into a fit of panic: cool it sister. Knowing she and the queen are winning at twinning will keep your pint-sized princess feeling extra royal – so she'll be more likely to keep her whites, white.
Women's: embroidered long-sleeved dress £13, kids': crochet dress £10
No, mum, you haven't shrunk all your clothes... Miniature matching has simply revolutionised laundry day! Now you can save time (and stress) by washing the fam's threads all at once, without worrying about kiddie colours ruining your garms. And have you thought how easy summer shopping is gonna be? One shop for the whole squad, that won't spoil the holiday budget... Yep we have thought of E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G 🙌
So come, mumma; win all the Pins this summer and show your sassy lass what a united front can really mean with paired-up purchases.


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It's an event in Sheffield where you'll find Darth Vader, horror hero Freddy Krueger, Power Rangers, Sonic the Hedgehog and the famous DeLorean DMC-12 car from hit film Back to the Future all under one roof.
Thousands flocked from far and wide to the Sheffield Film and Comic Convention this weekend donning impressive costumes and paying homage to their film, TV and video game icons.
Many in 'normal' clothes looked extremely odd as six-foot burly blokes strutted around the Motorpoint Arena floor in full lycra which featured Batman and Spider-Man and the spitting image of Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean.
Hollywood names stole the show as hundreds lined up to get pictures with Nightmare on Elm Street cult star Freddy Krueger, played by Robert Englund.
The horror icon posed for many selfies with excited fans with his trademark razor claws.
For Star Wars fans, it didn't get much bigger Dave Prowse, more commonly known to most as the actor who played Darth Vader between 1977-1983.
The 'dark side' master was very happy to sign every scrap of paper put in front of him by adoring fans.
It was a debut comic con for Simon Barker, aged 30, of Pagenall Drive, Swallownest near Sheffield, dressed as a character from video game series Final Fantasy.
He said: "It's incredible here we've got to see some incredible cosplay and characters that you might not know much about.
"There is such a range I was just expecting a load of people walking around in Marvel gear but it's not."
Simon's girlfriend Emma, 26, of Sunnybank Crescent in Brinsworth, Rotherham said: "It's wonderful at how much effort people put in to their outfits it's amazing.
"We've both come dressed up but we didn't expect such a high quality and quantity of people."
Student Thomas Lawson, 20, of Cinder Hill Lane, Grenoside was also enjoying the convention.
He said: "The highlight for me is meeting people with such a huge shared interest for comics video games and films it's amazing to see."
Adam Allcroft, 20, of The Common, Ecclesfield said: "Robert Englund is such a showman and seeing him as a proper horror legend is awesome and I'll be coming back next year if I'm off work."


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JOHANNESBURG, Jan 17 (Reuters) - South Africa's companies registry office said on Wednesday it is pursuing criminal complaints against SAP, KPMG and McKinsey on suspicion that business they conducted with friends of President Jacob Zuma contravened the companies act.
The complaints were submitted to South African police in November and December last year and the matter is ongoing, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) said in emailed response to questions. (Reporting by Ed Stoddard; writing by Joe Brock; editing by Jason Neely)


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The ladies and gentleman (not pictured, he's doin' the bathroom as we speak) from Excellence House Cleaning do a fine, fine job. Much better than **I** ever do.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Cleaning House Today...
The ladies and gentleman (not pictured, he's doin' the bathroom as we speak) from Excellence House Cleaning do a fine, fine job. Much better than **I** ever do.
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Their ad looks great.ReplyDelete
Maybe when the dust bunnies are gone, you'll feel better?
Heh, when I was first dating my wife at USL in Lafatette, la I was staying in the guest house of a retired CONOCO Oil Co executive within walking dist from campus and right around the corner from my fave watering hole. I got the use of his maid free gratis (I think he loved it that I was around to drink with him and watch college football on Saturdays in the "big house" lol.) I didn't exactly hide the fact that I had a maid, but never thought to mention it to her. either. After we got married she said: "But I thought you were so neat!" (And I was compared to most guys) "You never told me you had a maid!" she exclaimed as if accusing me of false advertising, lol.ReplyDeleteReplies
Heh. I have a similar story. TSMP and I were drinking coffee the morning after I got back from my first extended road trip as a civilian; I'd been gone about three weeks or so.Delete
She looks at me real serious and sez "I have a confession."
"Uh-oh," thinks I.
She goes on: "I used to think it was YOU that cluttered up the house and I had to follow you around all the time just to pick up and clean up after you. Well, you've been gone the past three weeks and the house STILL got messed up. It ain't you after all."
"Why, thank you!" sez I.
MY WIFE and I have often thought of hiring housecleaners, but we'd be embarrassed because our place is TOO cluttered.ReplyDelete
To quote you, A Man Needs a Maid. :)ReplyDelete


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Tuesday, 11 July 2017
Gatefold Window Card
This is a "Gatefold Window" card. I used three patterned papers for it to also be eligible in this month's STVKC in the Stamp Kit Addicts Group.
The trees from the "Sparkling Christmas" kit were stamped, fussy cut and patina glitter was added to them. The house and sentiment are from the "Home for the Holidays" kit.
I used three coordinating papers. First on the outside flaps, a second on the inside flaps and the third is a very subtle striped paper behind the house. Because the inside flap papers were not visable, I used a fourth on the roof and awnings. To do this, I stamped the house again on a green gingham patterned paper, then fussy cut the roof and awnings and adhered them onto the house image.
To give some interest to the sentiment. I punched out holly leaves and berries and tucked them under the sentiment.
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Before I start to write about why Joomla is perfect for way to design and develop a E-commerce website, I would like to explain little about E Commerce Websites. E Commerce Websites are basically a platform or we can say a industry where some one can sell their products direct to customer and customer can add product in his shopping cart easily by paying online payment through Paypal, Google Checkout, etc. Here E stands for "Electronic" and commerce stands for dealing with selling of product and services to customer in a perfect manner. You can design these type of website in any CMS like wordpress etc but if you design these in Joomla, you don't have to worry about security issue.
Why To Choose Joomla To Design E Commerce Websites?Joomla is a award winning content management system (CMS) which allow you to design and develop highly secure websites and web applications. Joomla has multi-lingual capability built-in. This works very well but it is not that simple. You have to follow a certain order over actions to make it work, but it is very powerful. It is much secure than WordPress.
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Today, I met up with Sze Tin and her friend, Miao Chun to interview for a job together. Before today, I didn't know Miao Chun and had hesitated taking up Sze Tin's offer to join them for the interview as I was afraid things might get a little awkward (I guess it is pretty obvious I do get socially awkward around new people I meet). However, Miao Chun was very warm and friendly and made me feel very welcome 🙂 ♥ It was as though I wasn't meeting her for the first time. Rather, it was as though we already knew each other – you know how there's always this classmate that you seldom talk to, yup, it was something like that for us. Raising your eyebrows? ha ha, well at least it didn't feel like we were complete strangers!
All things aside, it also meant that this would be the first time I would be working together with friends. And I do look forward to that! (other than the cowardly part of me that is afraid of socializing o.O) But yeh, seriously, I'm excited to work together still.
After the interview, we went window-shopping around Bugis.
Had a great time today!
And to share this picture which is something I made as I recently learnt some simple knitting.
Ending off with a quote i found:
"Friends are the siblings God forgot to give us."


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Star Blanket
Part of the Lake/Body project.
Handmade paper, sound, performance, 2012-13
Outdoor Projection Test No. 1
As part of the Bring Your Own Beamer Event, video installation, performance, and handmade paper, 2013. Collaboration with Kate Morgan (@smallmammalhouse) and Sid Branca.
Outdoor Projection Test No. 1
Handmade paper and video performance, 2013
Contemplative Loop
Performance, handmade paper, sound and video installation, 2013.
paper swimming stills
Video still from Paper Swimming Performance
Handmade paper swim performance, 2012
Video by Kellen Walker.
Paper Swimming Residue
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United Nations of America?
You could be forgiven for having missed the announcement by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in January that the next Executive Director of UNICEF is to be Ann Veneman, until recently US President George W Bush's Agriculture Secretary. But it was a moment that should not pass without protest.
Technically the choice of a new UNICEF head is recommended by the UN Secretary-General to the organization's Board. In practice it is openly acknowledged to be in the gift of the White House – and nobody even seems shamefaced about the fact.
So it is that an organization which exists to defend the rights and interests of all the world's children has the next decade of its work dictated by the whims of domestic US politics. Had John Kerry won the US presidential election last November, he would doubtless have appointed someone considered to be of like political mind, as Bill Clinton appointed the previous Executive Director, Carol Bellamy, 10 years ago. As it is, the US Right has already been crowing about the appointment signalling a rollback of the Bellamy era and its championing of children's and women's rights.
At the press conference following the announcement of her appointment, Ann Veneman was asked about her position on reproductive rights – a red rag issue for the US Right. 'I don't believe that these issues are relevant to the mission of UNICEF,' she replied.
The issue extends far beyond UNICEF itself and undermines the credibility of the whole UN system. Organizations in the UN system belong to the whole world and the top posts in them should be publicly and openly advertised to ensure that the best person for the job wins through. They should not be beholden to any one national government, let alone the world's one hyperpower.
The next major international public appointment to come up is that of World Bank President, since James Wolfensohn is stepping down later this year. The latest nightmare revelation that Iraq hawk and freemarket fundamentalist Paul Wolfowitz is the current favourite for the job only adds fuel to the fire. James Wolfensohn has already said openly that his successor will be appointed by the White House – as with the UNICEF post, the World Bank President has 'by tradition' been a US citizen.
Yes, well... 'By tradition' women in many parts of the world suffer genital mutilation. 'By tradition' some people are allocated to a lifetime role of cleaning other people's toilets. 'By tradition' many countries in the world are ruled by brutal dictators. There are some traditions that are simply and utterly indefensible.
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- 0.1 The Clamor Over Cloth Diapers: Is the Eco-Payoff Really Worth the Effort?
- 0.2 I Will Never ever Live Without Paper Towels (yet Don't Tell Anyone).
- 0.3 There's no doubt that non reusable baby diapers develop a LOT of waste.
- 0.4 Well, however exactly what about those toxic substances in non reusable diapers, the ones some people say can seep from landfills to pollute ground water?
- 1 Video: cloth Diapering in Weatherford
The Clamor Over Cloth Diapers: Is the Eco-Payoff Really Worth the Effort?
I have 2 children. I did not cloth diaper them, nor did I attempt that elimination communication point where you attempt to interpret your child's various faces in order to correctly predict when you ought to hold their nude bottom over a blending dish that you will most likely never once again use for cooking objectives. If I approximate we went through approximately 6 baby diapers a day for each child, that's an overall of 8,760 disposable baby diapers I sent out to landfills during the very first two years of their lives.
The grand overall is even more than that, naturally, because I don't bear in mind either one of my children ringing in their 2nd birthday by all of a sudden determining to be potty trained.
We are well past the baby diaper phase now and also I have precisely no strategies to revisit it ever once again, excepting extreme unexpected circumstances like needing to drive cross-country to challenge an enchanting opponent or holding an 11-hour filibuster, but my efforts to lead a much more eco-friendly way of living have led me to question: if I had to do it all over once more, would certainly I make use of cloth this time?
I'll be truthful, I never ever even considered it when my children were bit, because it looked like a lot of added job. A great deal of poopy added job. Splashing the poop, scratching the poop, soaking the poop in pails, cheerfully tossing poop-smeared textile into the washing machine. I really did not recognize the lingo: linings, pre-folds, flats, fitteds. I had not been even curious about enlightening myself on the subject, disposables simply felt like the method to go.
I Will Never ever Live Without Paper Towels (yet Don't Tell Anyone).
Cloth diapering appears to have come back in vogue lately, thanks to simpler bolts and super-cute fabrics. I've long believed that the pattern of revealing off cute infant butts swaddled in distinctive patterns has actually led to a boost in the number of people who urge that towel diapering is much better for the setting.
There's no doubt that non reusable baby diapers develop a LOT of waste.
Around 27.4 billion disposable baby diapers are made use of each year in the United States, resulting in a possible 3.4 million lots of utilized baby diapers added to garbage dumps every year. One research estimates that the $7 billion dollar disposable baby diaper sector utilizes over 300 pounds of wood, 50 pounds of petroleum feedstocks, and 20 extra pounds of chlorine for each child per year.
Those numbers seem jaw-droppingly dreadful, until you consider that cloth diapering also has an adverse affect on the setting. Fabric diapers consume huge quantities of electrical energy and also water for cleaning and drying, as well as industrial diaper service delivery van consume gas and also produce air contamination.
Well, however exactly what about those toxic substances in non reusable diapers, the ones some people say can seep from landfills to pollute ground water?
Inning accordance with the EPA:.
Disposable baby diapers drop under the group of community solid waste, which means the material is risk-free to be taken care of in a UNITED STATE community solid waste garbage dump. In the United States, contemporary landfills are well-engineered centers that lie, developed, operated, and kept an eye on to make sure compliance with government regulations which aim to protect the atmosphere from contaminants which could be present in the strong waste stream.
Spend simply a few mins diving down Google's numerous informative rabbit-holes, and also you could discover hundreds of arguments both for as well as against fabric baby diapers, together with exhaustive researches that inevitably led to a kind of elaborate shrug from the professionals.
" Disposables consume even more raw materials as well as create even more strong waste … yet cloth diaper production and usage take in more water and also energy and also produce more … climatic discharges and waste water effluent," creates Allen Hershkowitz of the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Video: cloth Diapering in Weatherford
And afterwards theres this regarding Baby diapers:.
" Both the disposable and also multiple-use baby diaper options produce solid waste as well as wastewater that must be dealt with and/or disposed. Much more strong waste is created with the disposal alternative, while more wastewater is produced with the recyclable alternative," composes Jeremy O'Brien, supervisor of applied research study at the Solid Waste Organization of The United States and Canada.
Darned if you do, damned if you don't. Perhaps that mixing bowl isn't such a negative concept.
Bounty Hunter: A Personal Mission to Ditch Paper Products in the Kitchen.
So how's a moms and dad expected to filter via all the different viewpoints in order to make the environmentally-friendly selection?
I have no idea that there's a one-size-fits-all solution to the great baby diaper discussion.
My personal feeling is that towel is the much better choice for those committed to living eco-friendly, considered that you could do points like line completely dry the textiles, purchase energy reliable home appliances, laundry on cold, and more. A three-year research study by the London-based Environmental Firm wrapped up that there was "no significant distinction" in between the ecological influence of cloth and also non reusable diapers– yet they do clear up that actions can be required to minimize the impact of fabric diapering:.
The environmental influences of utilizing designed multiple-use diapers can be higher or lower than making use of disposables, depending upon just how they are laundered. Unlike making use of non reusable baby diapers, it is consumers' actions after acquisition that identifies most of the influences from multiple-use baby diapers.
In spite of our finest rate of interests, disposables simply get thrown in the trash, as well as there's no means around that. It's not also recognized how long it takes for a non reusable baby diaper to disintegrate.
I'm additionally unclear what my final thought is from all this. I feel like I've occurred to thinking that fabric diapering is the extra responsible choice– and the less costly one over the long term– however would certainly I walk the stroll? I honestly don't know. I have really demanding memories of those very early parenting days, and also I'm not sure that I 'd have had the ability to commit to fabric. It's not that I would certainly have been squeamish regarding the poop, it's that I bear in mind really feeling so … at ability. Weary as well as distressed as well as, you know, basically already sinking under a hill of laundry.
Yet maybe I would have, if I would certainly spent time right into thinking about the choices prior to me as opposed to thoughtlessly selecting just what seemed simplest.


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Situation Update: "Heavy Rains Forecasted in Pakistan; Urban and River Flooding Likely"
The monsoon rains in Pakistan inundated low lying areas and have caused widespread damages to property, infrastructure, and loss of human lives in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Sindh, Punjab, and Balochistan provinces of Pakistan. On August 11, 2013, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said 84 people died and 91 sustained injuries in flash floods this year across the country. According to the NDMA data, 15 people died in Punjab, 14 in KP, 22 in Sindh, 18 in Balochistan, 12 in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), and three in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
Likewise, 65 people sustained injuries in Punjab, 13 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 10 in Sindh, two in Balochistan, and one in AJK. A total of 84,272 people were displaced as a result of the floods with 354,982 acres of land area affected including 135,078 acres of crops.
Some 1,832 houses were damaged partially and 2,270 destroyed completely. A total of 333 villages were affected. NDMA said it was providing essential items to 2,855 people in 21 relief camps established in the flood-hit areas. As far as the relief efforts are concerned, NDMA has so far distributed 25,998 tents among the flood-affected people.
NDMA is currently responding to the needs of the flood-affected population through the provision of food and tents.
Current Situation:
Widespread rain that might be very heavy to extremely heavy at places is likely to generate river and urban flooding from August 12 to August 13, posing a substantial threat to life and property over vast areas.
The rain will be caused by a combination of a very strong westerly wave and a monsoon low pressure over the Indian states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, according to warning issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on August 11, 2013.
Due to the interaction of two systems, heavy to extremely heavy rain is expected in Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Lahore, Hazara, Mardan, Peshawar, and Kohat divisions and Kashmir from August 12 to August 14, 2013. Scattered heavy rain is expected in Dera Ghazi Khan, Dera Ismail Khan, Zhob, Sibi, and Naseerabad divisions.
PMD forecasts flash floods in vulnerable districts of Malakand, Hazara, Mardan, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Gujranwala, and Lahore divisions and Kashmir on August 12 and August 13, and in D.G. Khan, D.I. Khan, Zhob, Sibi, and Naseerabad on August 14 and August 15.
PMD's Lahore based Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) said there was every likelihood of high to very high flood in the rivers Chenab and Jhelum and their tributaries (Bhimber, Bhundar, Halsi, Daulti, Aik, Palku, Kahan and Bunnah) in the Sialkot region.
The rivers Kabul, Kurram, Gambila, and their tributaries along with those of the Ravi (Deg, Bhed, Hasri, Jhajri, Bassantar, Bein, Ujh, and Tarnah) are also likely to be in high to very high flood.
Urban flooding is likely in Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Rawalpindi, Dera Ismail Khan, Peshawar, Kohat, Bannu, Malakand and Hazara from Aug 13 to 15.
Flash flooding cannot be ruled out in the hill torrents of D.G. Khan.
PMD advised all authorities concerned to remain alert during the week, particularly from August 12 to August 14, 2013.
CWS-P/A Response:
Currently, CWS-P/A is closely monitoring the situation and the teams are ready to start rapid need assessment depending on the severity of the flood situation.
Last week, CWS-P/A distributed one-week food packages to 250 flood-affected families in Thatta District, Sindh.


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Rainwater Harvesting 101
Rainwater Harvesting 101, MacKenzie Park, Santa Barbara, Thurs, Dec 7th, 6:30-8:00 PM
Missed our recent Rainwater Harvesting 101 class? Don't worry- we have one more coming up this fall- Thursday, December 7 at MacKenzie Park in Santa Barbara, from 6:30-8:00 pm.
The MacKenzie Park Adult Building, 3111 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105, is located at the corner of Las Positas and State. The entrance to the parking lot is on Las Positas just south of State St., and there is plenty of parking. It's close to bike lanes and bus lines. This class is co-sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara Water Conservation Program.
Our rainy season should be starting soon. This is the time to get the information you need to start harvesting rainwater this coming winter.
Rainwater harvesting is the process of capturing rain and making the most of it as close as possible to where it falls. By harvesting rainwater on the land within the soil and vegetation, or in tanks that will later irrigate the land, it is possible to control erosion, reduce flooding, and minimize water pollution.


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Best Practices
When implementing Private Marketplace-Guranteed (PMP-G) deals, follow these best practices:
- Ensure that the DSP Console can be set for "High fill-rate" setting (or similar for the particular buyer).
- Inform the DSP about all prerequisite details before they set up PMP-G deals in their DSP console.
- Ensure that no targeting parameters are set up within the DSP console.
Refer to PMP-Guaranteed Implementation Guide for Publishers and PMP-Guaranteed Roles & Responsibilities for more information.


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Universities are failing to uphold free speech.
Campus administrations have fired professors, banned speakers, and suspended students, all for exercising their right to open expression. It's not just the Universities either, statics are showing Student Unions and students themselves supporting censorship at higher levels than their administrations.
Pew research polls have shown that 40% of millennials are OK with limiting speech. When you get to students, 30% believe the First Amendment itself is outdated!
Organizations like Spiked-Online, Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) and the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) have been working their hardest to hold campuses accountable for censorship. These organizations have collected data on no-platforming, speech codes on campus and even Student Union speech codes.
The results? Not so good, campuses all over the world are censoring ideas and expression of students and faculty in ridiculously high numbers.
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5 Stateside Summer Adventures + A Live Video Chat with the Travel Detective
By: Christine Del Castillo
Sevilla or Sedona? Newcastle or New Orleans? Some of the most amazing vacations you have yet to experience are right here in your (metaphorical) backyard. The United States is so vast, it can actually be overwhelming. But that's great news. There's so much to discover, without having to exchange currency or get a visa. We're here to help you make that happen, and will give you the scoop on amazing Stateside travel in an interactive live video session with Travel Detective Peter Greenberg, coming up on July 1st.
Meanwhile, consider one of these creative ideas for the long warm days ahead.
1) Hit up one of America's last drive-in theaters.
Yes, these still exist! We're enamored with the idea of watching a movie under the stars at the Mission Tiki Drive-in Theatre in Montclair, California. This drive-in plays new releases and boasts high quality projectors and sound. Break out your Hawaiian print shirts and cat-eye sunglasses — the tiki head statues here are straight out of a 1960s pool party. (More here)
2) Befriend some sea creatures.
At Crystal River Manatee Tours in Florida, you can snorkel with manatees, enjoy a dockside lunch, and go for a sweet airboat tour in the afternoon. Elsewhere in the Sunshine State, stay overnight at Jules' Undersea Lodge, a modified underwater research lab. Enter by scuba, enjoy unlimited dives in the surrounding lagoon, and rest up in this unique hotel while peering out at marine life through the porthole windows. (More here.)
3) Play the day away at a theme park.
Quite a few new theme park attractions have sprung up across the nation. On the fanciful end, you've got the Harry Potter-themed expansion of Universal Studios in Florida, where fans of the series can shop at Diagon Alley, ride the Knight Bus, and eat Scotch eggs at the Leaky Cauldron. If you're more of a thrill-seeker, head over to Six Flags Great America in Chicago and be one of the first to ride the fastest, tallest and steepest wooden roller coaster in the world. (More here.)
4) Take a rails to trails hike.
For a truly off the beaten path experience, explore the web of abandoned or decommissioned train tracks across the country that have been converted to hiking and biking trails. Walk, run, or skate along the Silver Comet Trail in Georgia and Alabama. Or, bike along the Route of Hiawatha, the same route that large passenger trains took through the mountains of Idaho and Montana several years ago. (More here.)
5) Find your own deserted island.
Your own deserted island is totally within reach. For one such scenario, hop on a ferry to North and South Manitou Islands in Michigan. Stroll along abandoned farmhouses, nibble wild blackberries, and read your favorite book on the dunes. If you're outdoorsy, you'll love to set up camp here and spend the next day diving and exploring the nearby shipwrecks. There are at least 50, and some are definitely more advanced than others. (More here.)
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Let me just start by saying that I blame this quilt on
Cathy over at www.saneandcrazy.blogspot.com.
Cathy makes some of the most crazy scrappy
"use up the tiniest bits of fabric" quilty goodness
that I've ever seen....shes a scrap queen for sure!!
I don't think she has made a quilt that I don't love.
Shes a scrappy quilting sister from another mister!!
So lets get to it...she inspired me when she started making this, her Ocean Waves quilt
in all those gorgeous reds, using up tiny little "bonus" triangles....I was hooked!!!
(Cathy, I stole this image from your blog!!)
I dug into my crumb bins and started pulling out tiny triangles and into my 2.5" bin for multiple neutral squares....and because I am a maniac, I didnt stop making them until I had 12 blocks. The blocks came out at 16 1/2", nice and big, so 12 blocks made a good size quilt!
I decided to sash the blocks with some yummy Kona Berry solid 2" strips. I just love Kona cottons and this Berry is one of my favorite colors....I prewashed it just to be sure it didnt bleed. It did bleed a little but better safe than sorry!
The finished quilt top! I love it! I used up a couple little sandwich size baggies of "bonus triangles", not making much of a dent but hey, they got used and at the price of fabric these days, I wanna use it!!
So there it is! Ocean Waves DONE!
Love it Love it Love it!!!
Thanks Cathy...I wouldn't have ever made this if you
weren't the Crazy sane crumbly scrappy fantastic quilty sister that you are!! Thanks for the inspiration!!


text: GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — Switzerland has taken the title of the world's thriftiest nation for the 12th consecutive year, the International Savings Banks Institute said Thursday. The Swiss average $13,006 per capita in savings and term deposits with banks, ISBI said. Japan is second with $9,763 and the United States is third with $7,337. Statistics cover only bank savings, however, and exclude other forms of investments such as securities favored in the United States and some other countries.


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The Japanese have something of a love/hate relationship with the summer months. As soon as the mercury climbs above 25 degrees, women break out the parasols, curtains are pulled tight to keep out sunlight, and everyone's vocabulary is limited to a single word: atsui (hot!). But that is not to say that the summer is entirely shunned. For it is now that, in spite of the rising humidity and the occasional rainstorm, the Japanese like to get out and commune outdoors. One excellent way of doing this is barbecues with friends and families. Below are a few choice spots for doing just that in and around Nagoya.
Shonai Ryokuchi Park
To the north of the city, Shonai Ryokuchi Koen is one of Nagoya's biggest and best equipped parks, with two main barbecuing areas around the boat pond. For use of the pits and equipment in barbecue Zone A (see above) a reservation is required, and can be made by calling 0570-09-0014 between 9:30 and 17:00, or on their website here. The BBQ area in Zone B is on a first come, first served basis and reservations cannot be made.
In both areas you can bring your own equipment, but if you happen not to have what you need, you can rent the whole set, including cooking utensils and even tables and chairs at a fee of 1,000 JPY per person for adults or 500 JPY for children of elementary school age.
- Where: Nishi-ku, Yamada cho Ohashi Nakajidai (map)
- Website: http://digiq.jp/shonai (Japanese) http://shonai-ryokuchi.jp/bbqarea/en/ (English)
Odaka Ryokuchi Greens Park
Quite apt for being in Midori (green) Ward, Odaka Ryokuchi Koen – often called Odaka Greens – is 120 hectares of beautiful park and was designated as one of the 100 best urban parks in Japan. One of its great facilities includes 'day camp' areas in which from March to September between 10:00 and 17:00, or October and February from 10:00 to 16:00, you can set up a barbecue site.
There are three sites available. The sand sites that come without a BBQ are free to use without reservation. Then there are the twelve open air BBQ sites that come with an oven, and eight covered spots also with ovens. For these latter two reservations are required and there is a fee of 500 and 750 JPY respectively.
- Where: Takayama-1-1 Odakacho, Midori Ward (map)
- Website: www.aichi-koen.com/odaka
Tempaku Park
The area around which you find Tempaku Koen is best known for the Yamazaki River, perhaps Nagoya's most beautiful cherry blossom sites in spring. But in Summer, the nearby park is a lovely place to hang out and enjoy a barbecue.
There are 20 ovens within the park, and like at Shonai Ryokuchi these are split between two zones. In Zone A you can find 12 ovens that are free to use, and are taken on a first come, first served basis. If you don't want to take the chance of the pits being all occupied, there are eight areas in Zone B that can be reserved at a cost of 800 JPY for a half day or 1600 JPY for the full day. To do so, call the park on 052-803-6644.
- Where: Tenpaku Ward, Tenpakucho Oaza Shimada, Kuroishi Hoka (map)
- Website: http://www.city.nagoya.jp/ryokuseidoboku/page/0000005081.html
Outdoor Base Inuyama Campground
50 minutes from Nagoya, nestled amongst mountains and waterfalls is the Inuyama Campground, an excellent BBQ spot for all of the family, and one that you need to bring absolutely nothing (but your wallet) should you so require.
From teepees to utensils, from barbecues to even the food, everything can be either bought or rented at Inuyama Campground. On top of that there are loads of events that are specifically catered for kids, such as tree climbing and open air pizza baking. And for adults wanting to wash the smell of meat out of their hair there is even a wood-fired 'onsen' bath!
- Where: 95, Higashiyama, Imai, Inuyama-shi (map)
- Website: www.kirakira.net (Japanese) https://inuyama.gr.jp.e.jm.hp.transer.com/outdoor.html (English)
Shinmaiko Blue Sun Beach
Just a 10 minute stroll from Shinmaiko Station on the Meitetsu Line, Shinmaiko Blue Sun Beach is the nearest half-decent stretch of sand to Nagoya, making it a great place to barbecue and test out that old wives tale about swimming after eating.
With a four person table coming in at 5,000 JPY (this includes a 3kg bag of charcoal) between 9:00 and 15:00, the barbecue rental is a bit on the pricey side, particularly when you must bring all of your own utensils and food. However, what it lacks on cow cost it more than makes up for in convenience as there are toilets, showers and a store selling draft beer a mere stone's throw away. Oh, and of course there is the beach too. These tables tend to go pretty quickly, so an advance reservation is definitely recommended.
- Where: Midorihamamachi, Chita, Aichi Prefecture (map)
- Website: www.marine-park.jp
By Mark Guthrie
Photo: by Chris Campbell (CC BY-SA 2.0) via flickr.com
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A theoretical debate
We are from two worlds, you had declared
A smile like a scorn slipped through your lips,.
And i was ready for the battle.
If i conform, you say I have to break the rules.
Are'nt we equals, i ask
Fool, its your false consciousness, you sneer
May be I am a little unequal, i pacify,
Hegemony,Hegemony... you shout.
No, I don't mind being unequal, i rectify
Downward Mobility, you turn your face away
May be I am secular, i pant
Its your imagination, you swear.
I hate to be called Magnanimous, i cry
May be thats what you are, you try.
Are'nt we dialogic or victims both
I am getting desperate.
It is then that you start problematizing
whatever that came our way
freedom, equality, love, sex, gender all went
down the theory lane, you and me were left.
Like the proverbial Jack and Jill
We tumbled down with no water.
Tell me my dear, i am down on my knees
How do i thoeorise "us"?
You play the strategy of innocent violence
laughing at the naive dimensions of my thinking.
This is a poem i dedicate to an intelligent friend, a colleague of mine, who dragged me in to the arrogant world of theory. The truth that we are still wonderful friends prove all his arguments wrong for me. what to do, he is such a fool..!!


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If you love to draw and paint, but you are tired of the traditional means that are commonly used, do not worry that in this article we have the best for you. Have you ever tried the watercolors or have you heard about them? Well, they are basically paintings (not like the temperas, but similar) made with water and are not toxic at all. They come compactly (as if they were an eye shadow) only so that with the help of a brush and water you can start painting. In addition to being simple to use, they also take care of the environment where they work, since they do not usually get so dirty. In addition, they are completely different from normal paints, as they do not have the same finish. With the watercolors you can create minimalist and very sober drawings, where the pastel colors are the protagonists of the sketches, for that reason they are highly valued within the circle of painters of still life, landscapes and portraits. The palette allows you to have more comfort when making your sketches. So that the colors come out alive and perfect, mix three different shades of the same color (from light to strong).
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In reality the brush requires a great hand release and must be determined and accurate as the colors dry quickly and tend to mix with each other creating effects that, if unwanted, can be difficult to correct. It is not possible, in fact, to make corrections with overlays of the color as it is done in other techniques: each brush is definitive.
On the other hand, the speed of realization makes it possible to take practice more quickly than other techniques: "After so many watercolors, we also discovered that we are familiar with artistic expression and little by little we manage to command our hand and communicate what we want through shapes and colors "(artekjara.it). The portability of the materials is another advantage that has made this technique very popular among travelers and artists who love to draw outdoors. Also the preparation is very simple, since the colors (pigments combined with natural arabic gum) are obtained by diluting with water. The most used support for this technique is paper, the one with the highest percentage of pure cotton, as this material does not deform excessively in contact with water, but cardboard, parchment, silk and even firewood can also be used.
Do not be tempted to simply paint a profile and then fill it out. It reads one of the first lessons that the neophyte painter of watercolors notes in his notebook.
And he writes within him, in haste, a complete recipe book of formulations, contrasts and advice applied from time immemorial by the experts. A little later, forget the notebook. A little later, he loses his notebook. And in his neophyte loss, another new walker finds the notebook again. And open it And there they go. Tips and techniques to paint watercolors. Watercolor is an ideal medium to capture all kinds of objects, from a leaden storm sky to the passionate tone of a furious petunia. So it's not strange that many of the artists choose it as their first choice. Even the most awkward childhood has dissolved pigments in the water and then spread them on paper. As adults, the act provokes some rejection if we have never been able to produce acceptable images in the eyes of others. The disappointing sentimental affection of the purser experience. The mastery of color is crucial if you want to succeed as an artist in watercolors. Many are surprised to see that only a small number of pigments are required on the pallet to produce a wide range of colors. Undoubtedly, the best way to get acquainted with the wide repertoire of effects and tones that watercolor offers us is to take a few sheets of paper and simply devote ourselves to have fun doing experiments.


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The Fylde coast today remains on high alert after flooding forced people out of their homes.
Residents are praying for a break from the heavy rain that stretched emergency services to their limits.
More than 20 homes were evacuated in St Michaels after flood defences on Hall Lane were breached, leaving parts of the village under 5ft of water. Firefighters today said they had 'never known anything like it'.
One resident said he and his wife were left 'numb' when their home, on Blackpool Road, flooded.
Andrew McCord, 49, said: "My wife Julie woke up on Saturday morning and it was about three feet up the wall at the back of the house.
"It started filling underneath the floor boards on Saturday and at about 4pm we could start to see the damp appearing on the carpet. Now it's just past the skirting boards.
We will try to spend Christmas at home, we're not cancelling it - what can we do? It's happened, we can't change it.Andrew McCord
"We have no upstairs so we just lifted everything electrical on top of wooden things like cabinets to raise them off the ground, and switched the electricity off."
The couple were planning to spend last night in their motor home on a friend's drive.
Mr McCord added: "We will try to spend Christmas at home, we're not cancelling it - what can we do? It's happened, we can't change it."
Around 45 homes in the village were identified as likely to be affected by flooding on Sunday night and the decision was taken to evacuate around half, with those affected taken to the YMCA at Garstang.
St Michael's on Wyre CE School, on Hall Lane, was closed yesterday while flooding caused chaos on the roads, leaving people stranded.
Lancashire County Council said the village was 'inaccessible' from the West, as the A586 was completely submerged.
One resident said the water was up to 5ft deep in places. Another, Beth Peters, said the village was 'like a lake' when she went out on Sunday.
The 22-year-old, of Garstang Road, added: "The water was just running out from the river onto the bowling green. It was still flowing into the school so they couldn't even pump it away."
Lancashire Fire and Rescue took around 450 calls over the weekend and turned out to 350 separate incidents.
Spokesman John Taylor said: "Crews said they had never seen anything like it – it has been a testing time.
"But the way everybody has mucked in and helped out, I honestly believe everybody has done really well."
He said firefighters and the Environment Agency were using 'shed-sized' pumps yesterday to clear the water, while the army was called in to repair the flood defences.
Wyre Council officers, who launched a drone to help map the water's movement yesterday, worked round the clock to get around 5,000 sandbags out to affected residents, while police and firefighters helped get people to safety.
On Saturday night, the council's officers were first on the scene at Cornmill nursing Home, in Garstang, where the water level was rising.
A spokesman said their fast action to pump the water out prevented vulnerable residents from having to be evacuated.
Coun Roger Berry, the council's cabinet member with responsibility for flood defences, praised their 'tireless' efforts.
He added: "We have filled and delivered around 5,000 sandbags to collection points in the worst affected areas and helped to pump water out of properties, in some cases preventing people from having to be evacuated.
"Officers remain in St Michael's and surrounding areas to protect homes and help those who have had to leave."
Nearby sports pitches for Garstang GC, Garstang RUFC and Garstang CC were all deluged, with water with at least two of the pitches resembling lakes rather than fields.
Several matches were postponed and Mick Sturbs, from Garstang FC, said on Twitter: "The Riverside is now just The River as the pitch, clubhouse and changing rooms are currently 3ft under water."
Coun Vivien Taylor, who represents Wyreside on Lancashire County Council, praised the response of emergency services and said she hoped the worst had passed 'provided we don't get the level of rain we've had in recent days'.
She said: "It's amazing what community spirit can do in situations like this – friends and neighbours know how valuable their support is to people who are suffering."
A severe flood warning, meaning there is a risk to life, last night remained in place in St Michaels. Flood warnings, urging immediate action, were also in effect on the Fylde coast.
Rain is forecast to continue this week, with a Met Office yellow weather warning in force in the north of the county tomorrow.
Meanwhile John Robert, from Blackpool, told how he was left with 'no way out' when he got caught up in the floods in Kendal on Saturday.
The 60-year-old was at the opening of his festive store at Westmorland Shopping Centre and found himself unable to get back to see his elderly mother when the downpour struck.
He said: "The flooding was up to peoples waist and the only way of transport was via special high tide police vehicles.
"Hotels were completely flooded and access on foot was completely out of the question.
I have to say the way the community grouped together was just beautiful, almost like a scene out of WW2 with everyone helping each other to get to shelter."
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ELKHART Â? Barb Havens wants desperately to return to work, where sheÂ?s spent almost three decades helping to make instruments that delight others and leave her feeling proud.
She wants to stop worrying about how to ration leftover meatloaf or borrow money to make ends meet.
But she also wants to stand with her fellow union workers who are striking at Conn-SelmerÂ?s Vincent Bach musical instrument factory, seeking a better contract.
ThatÂ?s why the 51-year-old is outside the company factory here on Industrial Drive, joining other union members in a show of Labor Day solidarity.
Â?I love my work and I want to get back to what I do,Â? she says. Â?(But) IÂ?ll stand with the union because I will not cross that line.Â?
Earlier, workers listened to speeches from political candidates and a union official as they grilled hot dogs and sausages.
Now, they sip soda, beer, or bottled water in the shade, some seated on lawn chairs or on the backs of pickup trucks, others standing as they chat.
They talk about the quality of the instruments they help make, and lament that stockholders see only the bottom line. They discuss contractual issues, job hunts, and how the companyÂ?s changed over the years. They say itÂ?s making good money because of the work they do, and should be glad to reward them for it.
Some, like Havens, talk about how theyÂ?re dealing with the strike.
She and her boyfriend both worked at the factory here. He was here until about three months before the strike, when he underwent neck surgery, and she left when the strike began.
Â?Financially, weÂ?ve borrowed from family and friends,Â? she says. Â?Thank God for them. I know thereÂ?s a lot of us out here that are hurting.Â?
Meanwhile, she says seeking another job is anything but easy.
Â?At this point, IÂ?m scared of losing everything I worked 27 years for,Â? she says. Â?IÂ?ve gone out looking for jobs. No one will hire us. They see Conn-Selmer and you get blackballed.Â?
Employers often canÂ?t match an experienced workerÂ?s pay, she says, and are afraid that the person will return to their old job if the strike ends.
Carolyn Schlabach counts herself lucky she has other sources of income, such as her husbandÂ?s disability pay and the income the couple receives from rental properties.
The 57-year-old worked at the factory for 33 years before the strike, and sheÂ?s determined to wait it out.
Â?WeÂ?re ready to get back in there, but not the way things are now,Â? she says. Â?They cut our pay something terrible. We worked hard to get to where we are, and the last three contracts, they took money away from us.Â?
The strike has lasted about five months so far. In mid-August, United Auto Workers Local 364 rejected a contract offer that included hourly wages capped at $21, higher health insurance deductibles and mandatory overtime of 20 hours per month.
Another negotiation session is scheduled for Tuesday morning, according to Union President Jerry Stayton.
Â?IÂ?m not sure whatÂ?s gonna happen,Â? he says. Â?We just need to let them know what our membership needs in order to work.Â?
Meanwhile, as the union waits, Havens is juggling her worries and her hope for a happier future.
Â?ThereÂ?s a pride in what we do here,Â? she says. Â?ItÂ?s not just the job and the money ... I donÂ?t want another job. I want to come back and work here.Â?
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
By Manoj Kumawat
Fiat to launch New Linea and Punto before Delhi Auto Expo
There were reports earlier that on the 3rd of January 2012, Fiat India will launch the face-lifted duo of its unmatched vehicles in the name of Fiat Linea sedan and Fiat Grande Punto hatchback. This news now has the validation from the company as it will go ahead with the plans to uncover its 2012 versions of Fiat Linea sedan and Fiat Grande Punto on the same date, but without any changes in the appearance.
Although, the Italian carmaker will not make it to the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo that is scheduled on 5th January 2012, but by launching the models couple of days prior to the exposition it will blow the trumpet indicating the commencement of auto carnival with Fiat vehicle launches. Both the Fiat vehicles will be loaded with some never-seen-before features and among the two, Linea sedan will have more addition of new elements as compared to hatchback Punto.
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Fiat Linea will now be available in an all new exclusive 'Blue' color and will have an increased ground clearance of 185 mm. Also, there were some feedbacks given by the consumers about the air-conditioner not working up to the mark, therefore it is been replaced with an enhanced cooling system. New headlamps with automatic On/Off feature together with rain sensing wipers are placed on the frontage of the car. The owners of the base variant can also cheer up as the new light colored two-tone beige interiors are now kept standard on all variants.
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An improved version of air-conditioner, same as sedan Linea, will replace the outdated cooling system in the Fiat Grande Punto. To ensure better ride quality on the bumpy roads the ground clearance is enlarged to 195mm in the Punto 1.2L and 185 mm in the Punto 1.4L. The Italian beauty will also be seen dressed up in a selected 'Blue' shade.


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Today I finished the second necklace. With a lampwork focal bead I used the copper rings/washers and the fibers as part of the necklace. The 3 different fibers were braided together and woven through some of the copper rings. I also added a few copper bead caps and a clasp. I was attempting to use at least one of each of the items but I didn't quite make it. Not to worry, I will always use these lovely beads on another one of my designs. Such a lovely selection of beads to play with.
(I realize this isn't the best photo. I will photograph again when we have some nice sunlight to take a picture in.)
This bead soup blog party was so much fun...I look forward to the next one. Thanks again Lori.


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