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How Kansas City made an old stadium work
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Chiefs fans have been filling the stands of Arrowhead Stadium and emptying their lungs at full volume for 42 years now, one year longer than Bills fans have been doing the same at what's now called Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park.
But you don't hear NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell – who insists the Bills need a new stadium – clamoring for a new facility for the Chiefs.
Upon further review, after in-depth tours of both stadiums, the reasons are clear.
For one thing, Arrowhead is conveniently located at the intersection of two interstates 15 minutes east of downtown Kansas City and with major suburbs in every other direction, whereas the Ralph is at the south end of the metro area and especially inconvenient for fans coming from Canada.
And for another, Arrowhead isn't really a 42-year-old stadium anymore.
The familiar curved seating bowl is the same, but everything else is different. The once-crowded concourses are now 60 percent wider. The number of suites grew from 80 to 126. And fans can do many things here that they can't do at the Ralph, from relaxing in spacious lounges lit with gas fireplaces, to wandering through a glitzy red Chiefs "Hall of Honor," to renting out huge event spaces for a high school prom, which two high schools did simultaneously earlier this year.
"If you didn't know, you would think it's a brand new stadium," said Jim Rowland, executive director of the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority, which operates both Arrowhead and the adjacent Kauffman Stadium, the similarly renovated home of the Kansas City Royals baseball team.
All the improvements at Arrowhead cost $375 million when they were completed back in 2010. In contrast, Erie County and the state settled for $130 million in renovations at the Ralph this year after the Bills proposed a more thorough overhaul similar to Arrowhead's, which local officials rejected as too expensive.
The trouble is, Arrowhead's renovations make the Ralph's current $130 million upgrade feel like a paint job in comparison. Despite some changes aimed at making them less crowded, concourses are still the same old width at the Ralph, where there are far fewer diversions for fans and far more limited event space.
And above all, it's obvious that there are many more ways to spend money here than at the Ralph, and that is what the NFL is all about these days.
Asked about the revenue impact of the 2010 renovation, Chiefs President Mark Donovan said: "It's been significant."
A better Arrowhead
That's because Arrowhead is significantly different. In essence it's the same seating bowl surrounded by all sorts of new amenities for the fans, all designed for maximum comfort.
The old Arrowhead, long regarded as a great – if exceptionally loud – place to see a game, was nothing like it. Kansas City natives routinely recall shoving their way through the crowded concourses and, of course, getting shoved back.
"People loved the tailgate experience and the in-seat experience," said Kelly Kerns, a principal at Populous, the Kansas City architectural firm that designed both this year's renovations at the Ralph and the more extensive Arrowhead project. "Everything else between the two stunk."
A decade ago, the Chiefs knew they needed to do something about that fact. Then-NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue was clamoring for a renovation, replete with a retractable roof. Many other NFL teams had built new stadiums and were enjoying the new revenues that they attract, which build profits and help them sign players.
But one thing no one talked about at the time was abandoning Arrowhead. The fans didn't want to.
"There was an acknowledgment from the fan base that they wanted Arrowhead to remain Arrowhead, but they wanted Arrowhead to be better," Donovan said. "It needed to be done in order to be a top-notch fan experience." Yet there's another reason that no one in Kansas City can recall the NFL pushing for a new stadium, as Goodell is in Buffalo.
Arrowhead is part of the sprawling Harry S. Truman Sports Complex, at the intersection of two big highways - Interstates 70 and 435 - and with six entrances and vast parking lots in every direction. The complex's accessibility is astounding by modern professional sports standards: For example, on a recent Wednesday night, it was possible to leave downtown Kansas City at 6:15 p.m., drive to the stadium complex, park, buy a ticket and a barbecue sandwich and a beer, and be in your seat to see a Royals game by 7 p.m.
"The Truman Sports Complex is one of the things that makes it different," Donovan said. "Of course, the cost ramifications of a new building were considered – and $375 million is a lot more palatable than a billion plus."
Kansas City-area voters approved a sales tax increase to fund $212.5 million of the renovations, while rejecting plans for the expensive new roof. Meanwhile the Hunt family, which owns the team, contributed $125 million and the state of Missouri chipped in the rest.
Construction started in 2007, leading to three difficult years for the Chiefs. Fans had to compete with work crews to get to their seats, sometimes walking on plywood walkways past chain link fences.
But when the renovations opened in 2010, Kansas City fans could quickly see what they paid for: a glimmering new metallic and glass facade housing nearly a half-million square feet of additional space.
"We basically built a brand new building around the bowl," Rowland said.
Year-round attraction
There's something for every Chiefs fan here.
For the average fan, there's a 35 percent increase in concessions stands and a new 5,000-square-foot team store that's similar to the new one at the Ralph.
Any fan can wander for free though the Hall of Honor, a glimmering Chiefs hall of fame. And school children can enjoy "The Chiefs Sports Lab," an interactive lesson in fitness and nutrition that's open for field trips year-round.
A rabid fan can buy a brick and get his or her name engraved on it on the Founder's Plaza outside the stadium.
And above all, there's the Ford Fan Experience, sort of an indoor-outdoor luxury lounge for the common fan, at the highest point in the new tower built along the home sideline.
And there are many ways for big spenders to spend big here, even beyond the luxury suites. The Founder's Club features a 50-foot double-sided bar and private lockers for members. The Foolish Club, which is what the founders of the American Football League called themselves, is another luxury lounge that features a huge mural of those AFL pioneers, including Bills founder Ralph C. Wilson Jr.
Add to that the two Tower Clubs and Club IV – honoring the Chiefs team that won Super Bowl IV – and the North Club, a massive two-story-high space that can seat 770 people for a banquet, and it's clear that this isn't just a stadium anymore. It's a conference center/banquet facility where football happens to be played a few times a year.
"That was one of the key things: To be able to do events 365 days a year," Rowland said.
The Bills host weddings and similar events in the two cramped, narrow lounges of the Ralph. But the Orchard Park stadium offers nothing like the event spaces at Arrowhead, where the structural beams that support the stadium are paneled in wood, where fine artwork hangs from the walls and where, in one lounge, the floor is covered with the sort of x's and o's that legendary coach Hank Stram probably drew to sketch out plays here four decades ago.
It may sound like a bit much to someone who has never visited a modern NFL stadium, but to hear Donovan tell it, the new Arrowhead is the sort of facility that teams need in order to compete in the modern NFL – both to succeed financially and to woo free agents and coaches.
"You need a stadium with 125 suites rather than 80 to compete," Donovan said. "You need a stadium with 7,000 club seats, with real club amenities, so you can compete."
Could the Ralph be fixed? In other words, by modern NFL standards, the Ralph's current $130 million renovation just isn't enough, according to sources who are familiar with the league's thinking.
Still, Buffalo could be in the midst of rebuilding the Ralph to be more like Arrowhead, had there been more will and more money.
In fact, the Bills proposed something similar to the Arrowhead renovations during stadium lease discussions two years ago: a renovation that would have expanded the stadium's concourses and increased its footprint. Local leaders rejected the proposal because it would have cost at least an additional $100 million, said Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz.
Then again, there are doubts as to whether the NFL would support a more extensive renovation of the Ralph.
Sources who are familiar with the thinking within the league say there are big concerns about the stadium's Southtowns location, which some team owners see as inaccessible for fans coming from Canada or Rochester. League officials have also said renovations usually don't work well, even though Soldier Field in Chicago and Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., have undergone expansions similar to Arrowhead's.
When asked about the stadium situation in Buffalo, those involved in the Arrowhead retrofit said that whatever Buffalo does, it has to make sure its NFL stadium – new or renovated – fits not just the league's expectations, but also those of Bills fans.
In other words, a glitzy, glass-covered stadium like Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia might well be inappropriate for Buffalo – but an NFL stadium with all the modern amenities but a more industrial feel, like Pittsburgh's Heinz Field, might be just right, Donovan said.
Kerns, the architect, agreed.
"Buffalo, I think, is somewhat like Kansas City, somewhat like Pittsburgh," Kerns said. "You can take things to an extreme that will offend people."
That's just one reason why some favor a renovation of the Ralph, no matter what the NFL thinks.
"A lot of people will tell you that the bare bones of that stadium are better than any from that era, and certainly better than the newer ones," said Nellie Drew, a sports law professor at the University at Buffalo who said that another, more Arrowhead-like renovation might be the best, most affordable solution to the Bills' search for a new stadium.
From a design standpoint, can it be done?
"I think so, yeah," said Kerns, who said his firm – which designed Coca-Cola Field and First Niagara Center, as well as the latest Ralph renovations – would be happy to work in Buffalo again. "Anything can be solved with money."
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The Celestial Tournament only held one item of interest for Cool but it wasn't high on his list of priorities. Even so, he wanted the pet so I've been helping him out with a lot of my duplicates and recommending which DMF pets to buy. By the time he worked his way up the tamer circuit and successfully challenged Aki, he was well on his way to collecting the last Pandaren Spirit (after giving him the other three).
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Holidays in Croatia are famous for their seaside resorts and charming villages. Enjoy clean beaches and some Italian charm in Croatia. This Mediterranean country on the Adriatic coast is one of the best sports for sun in Europe and it's perfect for summer holidays
You'll find bountiful bays and great secluded coves in Croatia and amazing lush green islands. Enjoy the culture in Cavtat's Medieval Old Town or relax your worries away on Lopud Island. Porec is another amazing destination and you should also visit Dubrovnik to round out your trip. Dubrovnik features ancient palaces, modern hotels, fantastic bars, boutiques and cafes for morning coffee or casual conversation.
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We've all been there, filling up our diaries and calendars with carefully scheduled appointments, meetings and leisure activities in an effort to stay on top of our to-do lists.
But while this approach is practical for work-related matters, a new study has shown that planning our leisure activities for a specific date and time can actually make them less enjoyable.
Whether it's drinks with a friend, a family brunch, or even just some much needed me-time, it appears an element of spontaneity is key for boosting our happiness during our precious free time.
The study, which draws together research from 13 individual studies, showed that attaching a date and time to planned leisure activities made them feel more like work than play.
The results were the same for a whole variety of fun activities, from grabbing a coffee to watching a play, with those participants who made specific plans for the activities enjoying them less than those who didn't.
Selin Malkoc, an associate professor who co-authored the study at Washington University, told Fox News, "We consistently find that leisure, once scheduled, becomes more like work.
"As a result, people become less excited and even resentful towards such scheduled leisure. Maybe more importantly, they also enjoy scheduled leisure significantly less than unscheduled leisure."
However, making no plans at all is an impractical way to live life. So how can we boost our enjoyment of leisure activities and still make the plans we need for them to happen?
According to the researchers, it's all about adding a dash of spontaneity to our social lives.
"For instance, instead of getting coffee from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., you could say 'in the afternoon,' or instead of 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., you could say 'after dinner,'" Malkoc said.
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This is another Rail/Trail conversion and is very similar to the Van Fleet Trail a few miles farther east. The Withlacoochee State Trail has the distinction of being the longest paved rail/trail in Florida, coming in at a whopping 46 miles. Like the Van Fleet, the trail is wide, relatively straight, with wide shoulders for dogs and horses. The trail is open to walkers, bicyclists, skaters and horse back riders, but in our very limited observation, it is used mostly by bicyclists. Today, for example, we saw one other walker and about a zillion bicyclists.
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We started at the Ridge Manor Trailhead. We parked at this trailhead to access the River Trail last week. It's a large parking lot with restrooms and picnic area. Ridge Manor Trailhead is only 6 miles from the southern terminus at Owensboro Junction. Today we walked north for about 2.5 miles then turned around to return to the car.
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Erik Bergvall, Matematikcentrum LTH licentiatseminarium 15 juni, 2006
Erik Bergvall presenterar sin licentiatavhandling Segmentation and Regularization in Velocity Encoded Cardiac Imaging
Torsdagen den 15 Juni 2006, kl 13.15 Lokal: MH:C
This thesis deals with the analysis of velocity encoded images of the heart, obtained by phase contrast MRI. Such data can be used to quantify regional cardiac motion, which is useful for diagnosis as well as evaluation of treatment.
Velocity data is used to construct non-linear spatiotemporal cardiac shape models as a tool for image segmentation. Cardiac shape is defined as a deformation of a template, defined by a diffeomorphic mapping, with constraints ensuring that the deformation if physically realizable. In the main part of the report, by means of a training set, physically realizable deformations are constructed as a chain of diffeomorphisms.
A second part deals with regularization of velocity data and motion estimates. Methods based on scale-space filtering, optical flow estimation and projection onto smooth splines are introduced. The performance of these methods is similar, but use of optical flow is less robust than the other methods.
A spline satisfying Navier's equations for solid materials is derived, for means of representing elastic deformations. It is shown how this spline can be used to construct deformations that satisfy pointwise displacement constraints as well as how it can be used to approximate deformations defined on continuous domains.
The methods developed in this thesis have been applied to data from both healthy volunteers and patients with promising results.
Som granskare medverkar Docent Magnus Borga, Linköpings Tekniska Högskola
Segmentation and Regularization in Velocity Encoded Cardiac Imaging - Erik Bergvall
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Actors: William J. White, John Corbett (not Cullum) as Chris
Directors: Joe Napolitano, Randall Miller, Matt Nodella
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Television
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Jesse DeBear | 08/22/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
1.) Three Doctors (episode 77704)
Joel contracts Alaskan flu; Ed wakes up in strange places; Shelly loses her singing voice.
First aired Monday, Sep 20 1993
2.) The Mystery of the Old Curio Shop (episode 77705)
Maggie probes odd behavior by an antique store's owners; signs of aging disturb Maurice; Joel investigates Jewish influence on American Indian language.
First aired Monday, Sep 27 1993
3.) Jaws of Life (episode 77707)
The mobile dentist's annual visit creates anxiety; a wax sculpture of Maurice is too authentic.
First aired Monday, Oct 4 1993
4.)Altered Egos (episode 77702)
Bernard's new love cohabited with Chris; Marilyn screens dates by their medical history; Joel fears the loss of his New York edge.
First aired Monday, Oct 11 1993
5.)A River Doesn't Run Through It (episode 77708)
Maurice tries to outsmart a wealthy American Indian in a land deal; Maggie is asked to be homecoming queen.
First aired Monday, Oct 25 1993
6.)Birds of a Feather (episode 77701)
Joel's visiting parents adapt easily to Cicely; Holling's disdain for sports causes Shelly concern over their baby's athletic future.
First aired Monday, Nov 1 1993
7.)Rosebud (episode 77703)
Ed faces a career impasse while organizing the Cicely Film Festival; Joel makes excuses for not joining the volunteer fire department; guest Peter Bogdanovich.
First aired Monday, Nov 8 1993
8.)Heal Thyself (episode 77711)
A demon makes Ed doubt his future as a shaman; Holling's jokes during Lamaze class infuriate Shelly; Maggie misses the laundromat.
First aired Monday, Nov 15 1993
9.)A Cup of Joe (episode 77712)
A terrible secret threatens Holling and Ruth-Anne's friendship; aspiring pilot Chris is anxious over the written exam.
First aired Monday, Nov 22 1993
10.) First Snow (episode 77709)
The town prepares for winter; a healthy 80-year-old patient tells Joel she is dying.
First aired Monday, Dec 13 1993
11.) Baby Blues (episode 77710)
Depressed Shelly flees her baby shower; a Hollywood agent wants Ed to change his script; Chris seeks his feminine side.
First aired Monday, Jan 3 1994
12.)Mr. Sandman (episode 77706)
The aurora borealis causes residents to swap dreams, exposing secrets.
First aired Monday, Jan 10 1994
13.) Mite Makes Right (episode 77715)
A musician stalks Maurice, who mulls buying a violin as an investment; Maggie is obsessed with dust mites.
First aired Monday, Jan 17 1994
14.)A Bolt From the Blue (episode 77713)
Joel tries to talk down a terminated ranger from his fire tower; Adam ruins Maurice's President's Day fireworks display.
First aired Monday, Jan 24 1994
15.)Hello, I Love You (episode 77714)
On the day she is to give birth, Shelly sees her child in the future; their relationship frustrates Joel and Maggie.
First aired Monday, Jan 31 1994
16.)Northern Hospitality (episode 77716)
Friends think Joel is a freeloader, so he throws a dinner party; Chris revises his play list after a song he played drove a listener crazy.
First aired Monday, Feb 28 1994
17.) Una Volta in L'Inverno (episode 77718)
Joel and Maggie wait out a storm in a secluded cabin, then Ed shows up; Shelly helps Ruth-Anne study Italian.
First aired Monday, Mar 7 1994
18.) Fish Story (episode 77722)
While fishing, Joel hooks a fabled sea monster; customer demands drive Ruth-Anne to steal Chris' motorcycle; Maurice ridicules Holling's painting.
First aired Monday, Mar 14 1994
19.)The Gift of the Maggie (episode 77717)
Joel feels professionally isolated, so Maggie flies in another doctor; Maurice stays with Holling and clan after his furnace explodes.
First aired Monday, Mar 28 1994
20.) A Wing and a Prayer (episode 77720)
Maggie hires Maurice to help her build an ultra light, then fires him when he gets bossy; Ed betrays Ruth-Anne's confidence.
First aired Monday, Apr 11 1994
21.) I Feel the Earth Move (episode 77721)
Maggie thinks Joel's kindness is making her ill; Maurice tries to duck Ron and Erick's wedding; Holling is the caterer; guest Joyce Van Patten.
First aired Monday, May 2 1994
22.) Grand Prix (episode 77723)
Maurice organizes a wheelchair race; Ed helps a contestant; Ted tries to impress Marilyn with a rich client.
First aired Monday, May 9 1994
23.)Blood Ties (episode 77725)
Maurice turns a local blood drive into a competition; a surviving boyfriend visits Maggie.
First aired Monday, May 16 1994
24.)Lovers and Madmen (episode 77724)
Maurice sneaks a violinist out of a sanitarium to help him woo Semanski; Joel is surprised he is the only one awestruck by his discovery of a frozen mammoth.
First aired Monday, May 23 1994"
One of my favorite seasons
Blue Beanie Fan | Orange County, CA | 10/03/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I know that many will disagree with me, but there are several episodes in this 5th season that I rank among my favorites. I am not one of those NE snobs that thinks everything went downhill after Season 2. I think the writing got stronger and funnier and the characters were given background and depth.
While "The Big Feast" from Season 4 is my all-time favorite episode, "Una Volta in L'Inverno" (Walt's light visor addiction), "Three Doctors" (Joel gets glacier dropsy), "A River Doesn't Run Through It" (Maurice snookered in a land deal), Adam shooting a crossbow at Italina black-ops fireworks operators, the introduction of Cal the Violinist, and Holling trying to low-bid Eric and Ron's wedding make this season truly special. I know that at this point of its story arc some will say that Northern Exposure had jumped the shark and was a cariacature of its former glory...duly noted. But I really enjoyed the portrayals of my familiar characters in situations that clearly the writers had to stretch a little to dream up. These later episodes lacked the emotional and intellectual depth of the earlier stuff, but I found seasons 4,5, and yes, even 6, the most entertaining of the series."
A Great Season From A Great Program
Richard Reynolds | Desert Hot Springs, CA USA | 12/19/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I think season five of NX is not only the best season yet, but it is better than the previous four combined. In this season, the show has matured and we get to see the characters develop as each one faces difficult challenges. I also noticed that they are finding new ways of showcasing specific talents. We have already heard the pipes of Holling and Shelly, but we had no idea that Marilyn could be such a stirring story teller, or that Walt could be so funny. That's always what the show has been about, but this season seems better thought out. There is a clear trajectory in the story.
As always, the writing is just brilliant, delivering some of the best dialogue ever written for television. I just finished the final episode last night and now I want to watch the whole thing from season one over again. I forgot just how much I missed it.
I must be honest, though. I have a personal bias. The second episode of Disc 5 is about a wheelchair race. There are people using wheelchairs everywhere. Being a wheelchair user who is so sick of able bodied actors playing the disabled, I truly appreciated this.
If you were ever a fan of the show, I highly reccomend this. If not, well, it could be a bit of an acquired taste. I think it was the most brilliant program ever aired."
The best TV show in the history of TV
New Orb Order | South Africa | 11/27/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you like to watch something that will actually positively influence your life, you normally would prefer to watch a feature film that plays off for two hours. You walk out and feel a sense of, for lack of a better word "enlightment". With NX it was like that every week. The advantage of owning it on DVD is you can watch an episode that relates to your situation that day. There are not any show nor was there during the past 11 years (last season 1995) that has this quality. I'm not kidding if I say, we've been watching season after season again and again.
This season was amazing, already watched it 2ice since its been released. Its sad that it will end one day and then I wouldn't know how to watch normal TV again.
I do know however its not everyone's cup of tea. If you like Texas ranger then dont bother trying. If you're a more conservative viewer, some of the views on the series might offend you. But anyone with an open mind will regard Northern Exposure as a piece of holy grail.
Some people take longer too get hooked, but once you're in NX will change your life.
The beauty of NX is that it is timeless.
The question is why arent there more intelectually stimulating programs on TV, the only one that I would say is in the league intellectually is probably "Lost" but its a different genre.


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A buyer's guide to tractor mowers
Tractor mowers, commonly known as ride-on lawn mowers, are designed for rapid cutting of large lawns and grassy areas. Larger versions are primarily used by commercial turf maintenance companies, golf courses, municipalities and so on. Smaller versions, however, are manufactured for easy use by homeowners. Zero-turn radius mowers and tractor mowers are the two types that are commonly used for residential applications.
Zero-turn radius mowers
For lawns that are relatively flat and have a lot of trees, bushes and other landscaping elements, choose a zero-turn radius mower. Mowing lawn around these obstacles is easier because the motor is placed towards the rear of the machine. These lawn tractors are similar to those used by landscapers and have high manoeuvrability. Zero-turn units Some have steering wheels, but most have steering levers that allow operators to power the rear wheels individually. Zero-turn units can mow a 42-inch to 48-inch wide swath and have options for side-discharge, bag and mulch clippings. However, they don't cut grass as lawn tractors can be difficult to steer and control on hills. Moreover, they often lose traction and are ideal for lawn garden applications.
Tractor mowers
These types of ride-on mowers take wider turns than zero-turn radius mowers, so they have less manoeuvrability. However, since they have engines upfront, they are more powerful and are able to transverse a variety of terrains. A series of levers and controls engage the cutting mechanism and control the blade height. Using a wide variety of appliances Tractor mowers have the ability to use a wide variety of appliances, so they can do more than simply mow new lawn. Among the attachments that can be used by tractor mowers include aerators, tillers, levelling devices, scoping attachments and ploughs, among others. These mowers generally have wide, pneumatic tires, which allow them to easily transverse a wide variety of terrains.
The benefits of tractor mowers
Ride-on tractor mowers provide a more productive and enjoyable lawn maintenance experience for homeowners with larger lawns. Tractor mowers have automatic transmission with a maximum speed of about 15 mph. They also have extra stability because of a low gravity centre. Commonly, a cargo box placed over the rear wheels also contributes to stability. Tractor mowers also offers a relatively compact size, high-quality tire to prevent bogging in soft soils, and offer relatively smooth driving.
Popular manufacturers of new tractors are John Deere, MTD, Toro and Snapper. Although Honda is well-known for its engines, the company does not make riding mowers, but does manufacture other types of lawn equipment. Deere is widely considered to have the most reliable tractors for mowing grass while Toro is known for its zero-turn radius models.


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LAMP acquires rare Paraguayan newspapers
24 Apr 2009
The Latin American Microform Project (LAMP) has completed filming of rare Paraguayan newspapers from the collection of the University of Connecticut. The four titles (La Opinión, La Patria, El Pueblo, and La Unión) were published in Asunción in the 1890s, during the early days of rule by the Partido Colorado (founded in 1887). The papers represent the divergent opinions of the two dominant political parties during the first Colorado Era.
LAMP becomes LAMP
15 Sep 2008
The Latin American Microform Project voted to change its name simply to LAMP, in reflection of its evolving use of digital technologies to serve its original purpose.
LAMP acquires O Correio Paulistano
3 Jan 2007
The Latin American Microform Project (LAMP) has acquired the microfilm of the oldest daily newspaper of Sao Paulo, for Jan 1, 1929–July 31, 1963.


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'Cottrell could be surprise element'
CENTURION, South Africa (CMC):
Rookie pacer Sheldon Cottrell is being tipped to be a surprise element for West Indies in the three-Test series starting tomorrow.
The 25-year-old has played just one Test, but recent spells in the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Professional Cricket League and an explosive five-wicket burst in last week's three-day tour match, have raised hopes of the left-armer playing a key role in the tourists' attack.
"Left-arm quick bowlers don't come often and he is somebody we need to nurture and take along with us as long as possible," chief selector Clive Lloyd told reporters here.
"On these pitches here, if he swings it and bowls as well as he has been bowling, he could give batsmen some trouble."
His single Test has come against India, in Kolkata last year when West Indies were hammered 3-0 in that series. He has, however, remained in the selectors' frame, and they have kept him involved on A-team campaigns.
fitness concerns
Concerned about his fitness following an injury on the recent Sri Lanka A tour, selectors asked him to delay his departure with the rest of the squad to South Africa and contest the fourth round of the PCL with Jamaica.
He subsequently blew away Trinidad and Tobago with a five-wicket haul in the first innings, to set up victory for his side.
"I watched Sheldon Cottrell play a game in Trinidad the other day. We asked him to play that game because we wanted to see how fit he is," Lloyd explained.
Cottrell could take the final fast bowling spot in the Windies attack, with senior seamers Kemar Roach and Jerome Taylor expected to share the new ball.


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An article for engineers or managers who have outsourced their CFD to other departments or companies. Equally of value for CFD experts looking at productivity and workflow improvements.
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This is what I plan on doing with my first grade CCD class:
• Review - Sign of the Cross, Grace Before Meals, Glory Be
• Review- Last week's Take Home Sheet
• Review- People at Mass using People at Church Cards.
• Review- Liturgical Objects at Mass (pew, stoup, altar, chalice, ciborium, Body of Christ, Blood of Christ, tabernacle, bells, Book of the Gospels, lectern, ambo, Lectionary, cruets, Sacramentary, Processional Cross, Presider's/Celebrant's Chair, Sanctuary Lamp) using Liturgical Objects Used at Mass Cards
*If the students need help for any of the cards give them a clue such as saying out loud the first syllable of the word or the definition.
Celebrating the Mass Lesson-
There are a number of Eucharistic Prayers that can be used by the priest at Mass. They all have a common form so that although they vary somewhat, there are key parts you will always recognize.
*Review with the students the Eucharistic Prayer that we use at our church.
As the priest recites the words and actions of Jesus at the Last Supper (this is when he shared bread and wine with his friends), we kneel and pray silently.
While you are kneeling, you should make a solemn bow during the consecration of the bread and wine. This is an act of adoration to our Lord who is now present under these forms. The consecration (write this on the board) is when the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ. Transubstantiation (write this on the board) is the change of the entire substance of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ at the Consecration of the Mass. The consecration happens when the priest recites the words of Jesus over them.
Bell Ringing - The bells should be rung by an altar server at specific times during the Mass as is the local custom in your parish. Typical times for ringing the bell are:
• Once, when the priest makes the Sign of the Cross over the gifts and calls on the Holy Spirit to come upon the gifts.
• Once when the Consecrated Host is raised up into the air.
• Once when the Consecrated Wine is raised up into the air.
What do our gifts of bread and wine become? (The Body and Blood of Christ.)
What happens during the consecration? (It is the moment when the bread and wine become The Body and Blood of Christ.)
What is the change of the entire substance of the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ called? (Transubstantiation)
What do we call the special meal in which Jesus shared bread and wine with his friends? (The Last Supper.)
Celebrating the Mass Activities-
The activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit.
Lesson Plan-
The Fishers of Men and go over vocabulary words with students. Read story: "Jesus and his Disciples" The Usborne Children's Bible by Heather Amery and ask questions from Take Home Sheet that will be sent home today. Note: When I read the story to the students I usually sit in the chair in the corner by the board and have the students sit on the floor in front of me. After the students have answered the questions about the story, I have them go back to their seats to continue with what is on the lesson plan (activity, craft, game, puzzles/worksheets, etc.).
Craft- Introduce craft: Who said, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men"? What does that mean?
The students make a paper fish. They decorate the fish with sequins, glitter, etc. and attach a paper clip to the fish. Have a long stick with a long piece of yarn tied to it and a magnet attached to the end. Put the fish in a bucket. The student then try to catch a fish from a bucket.
One Page Bible Story-
lambsongs.co.nz- "Come Follow Me" by Jill Kemp
Have students read the one page Bible story out loud in class by taking turns (each read a page) and take home to read to their parents. Students can also color one page Bible story.
Game- Introduce game: Who are the apostles? What are their names?
Disciples Memory Game or Go Fish Game- A fun way to review the names of the disciples.
Puzzles & Worksheets- While students are doing puzzles/worksheets, etc. they may say a prayer. Students are asked to recite 5 prayers by the end of the year. A "We Know Our Prayers" chart is on the bulletin board. If the student can recite the prayer correctly, write the date on the chart, and they get to pick a prize from the prize bag.
lifeofacatholicteen.com- The Twelve Apostles (word search)
Homework- Give each student a Fishers of Men Take Home Sheet for their parents to go over with them to review what we have done in class. Parents need to help their child fill this out and bring back to class the following week. Students that complete their homework and bring it back to class will be able to play Homeworkopoly. Each Sunday the students make a mini story book and/or story wheel in class. Students need to read these to their parents (or the parents read to them) the mini book and/or story wheel for homework.
What will you do in your classroom or home? Please comment so I can add the link to your blog to this post. We would love to see what you do!


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I'll admit I was a bit disappointed when I saw that the truck wasn't actually see-thru (as the click-baity title had lead me and you to believe), but this is still pretty cool.
Samsung has made a truck that allows the drivers behind it to see what is on the road ahead of it, leading to more informed decisions and better driving. Check it out!
Pretty cool, right? I never thought I'd find myself impressed with a big rig but here we are.
The only real bummer is that these aren't really operational yet--I know, I know. Samsung made these for testing and to film, but is currently working with government and non-government safety agencies to develop the tech further so that it can actually be implemented.
I don't know that this is needed everywhere, but for places that have a ton of two-lane roads, I think this could be really helpful.


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Research publications can be found at the web pages for the programming languages group (LOOME) and the educational technology group (SLICE).
I occasionally am asked whether I intend to update this book.
In fact, Norman Ramsey has expanded the book into a new edition,
which should be published fairly soon.
In the meantime, he has provided the pdf to some people;
you can write to him at
There is quite a bit of code in this book, including the interpreters (written in Pascal in the book, but since ported to C as well). You can obtain it in various formats. The compressed tar files contain the errata, Pascal or C code for the interpreters, and all the code given in the various languages in the book.
In addition, Tim Budd rewrote the interpreters in C++ some time ago; the code it interesting in itself (especially the way he handled Prolog). His ftp page doesn't seem to be working, but the code is available from the CMU AI Repository.
A C++ Introduction to Computer Science,
with Ed Reingold, McGraw-Hill, 1996.


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A few days ago I took the kids to their favorite place in the whole world.... McDonald's. I had promised them all week and finally the day had arrived. As we were walking and rolling up to the doors, both kids shrieking in excitement about Happy Meals and guessing what toys they would get when I heard it.
This scenario that unfolds pretty much the same each and every time, the only variant is the adults answer.
Child: "What is wrong with him, why is he in a wheel chair?"
Parent: "He's special so (momentary scramble of thought) he gets to ride in a super special chair!"
Me: ............................
Dear parents, I want you to know, in all sincerity that "Different" "Disability" or the phrase "They HAVE special needs" are all okay things to say in a pinch. It is also okay (within reason and attention to what the family may be doing at that moment) to allow your child to come up and ask.
Allow your kid to ask questions like: "Why do you use a wheelchair ?" ,"Why do you use a walker?", "Why do you have those things on your legs?", "Why do you talk with your hands?", "Why do you have those things on your ears?", "Why do you use that computer to talk?", "Why are you spinning around?", "Why are you flapping your hands?", "Why do you have that tube in your belly/throat?"
It is okay. Let them learn. Let them broaden their world view. Let them include my child. They are curious. Don't take that away.
The problem with overly cautious superficial "special" talk and avoidance is that you are inadvertently teaching your child that my child is 1. abstract 2. fairy tale .
Both of which carry the connotation that my child is strange, unusual, rare. And not someone he\ she will encounter at the Zoo, community swimming pool, grocery store, local adaptability play park, school.
As parents we need to do better, allow curiosity to turn into knowledge and potentially friendship.
As we progress as a society and are no longer institutionalizing individuals with disability we are realizing through research and adaptable school testing that physical disability does not always equate to intellectual disability. In fact, much of the time it does not, not even a little bit. Most of the time the disability in question actually does not hinder the persons intellectual ability at all.
Meaning- yes they are alllllll there and yes the reason they are looking at you in that puzzling manner is because they are asking themselves WTF is wrong with you.
LOL KIDDING. Kind of.
Jokes aside, by changing paths on how we teach our children about disability we are changing the way they view these members of the community. How they interact with them, how they learn with them. By leading them away from hearing "That child/person IS special (needs)" and instead replacing it with "That child/person HAS special needs or HAS a disability" we are giving them the ability to look past the disability. To look at the person. We are taking away the mystery.
Our children are not broken toys, heroes, or anomalies, they are people. Little kids who hear what you say, just as yours is hearing you, so make it count.
Come up, say hi. Allow us to say hi. Educate yourself. Be open with your children. There are literally millions of people on this earth with some form of a disability. That is not a small number.
And if all else fails- type a few search words into Google. You're bound to come up with something.


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Fabric: about 2.5 metres of some island-style floral print that was lurking in my stash
Pattern: Style 1077
Year: 1976
Notions: some scraps of interfacing for the collar
Time to complete: 4 hours
First worn: around my 'hood for these photos, on a lovely autumn day
Wear again? yep
Total cost: free!
Bump: 17 weeks
Firstly, I have to admit that I have no idea where this fabric came from. No idea at all. It's been lurking in my stash for quite a few years now, and I know for sure that I never bought it. I have a feeling it was a gift from a friend's mother, who gave me a bunch of fabric she no longer had any use for. Whoever gave it to me – thanks! 🙂
Secondly, I have to also admit that I don't know what type of fabric this is. Some sort of brushed cotton? Or a cotton/something blend, perhaps? It's definitely got a fair amount of cotton in it, but I'm not sure if that's all there is to it…. Hmmmm….. Mysterious fabric, what are you?
Anyway, this week's Sew Weekly theme is 'City Inspiration' – using a location from your city for inspiration. I umm-ed and aah-ed about this one for a while – my first thought was to use some architectural feature somewhere, but nothing wanted to work in my imagination, so I resorted to hunting through my stash to see what I could find. Lo and behold, this island floral style print jumped out at me. Eureka! Perfect!!
Why is an island style print perfect for this challenge? Well, it reminds me of the suburb I live in, which happens to be rather multi-cultural. There are a lot of Pacific Islanders living in Wellington, and a lot around where I live – neighbours in the house behind us are from Niue and the Philippines, across the road are families of Cook Islanders and Samoans. There's a Somali social club around the corner, and the combination of shops are like a mini United Nations – Turkish spices, Indian clothing and jewellery, a Middle Eastern grocers, a Chinese grocers (two, in fact), a Halal butchers, greengrocers selling taro and green bananas and coconut. To say nothing of the huge variety of takeaways and restaurants. I love living here – there's so much variety!
Because of all of that, this island print reminded me of all the cultural diversity where I live. And there was enough left for another version of Style 1077 (yep, it's only been about a week since I made my Autumn Skies dress, but that style is so perfect for early-second-trimester that I just had to make another one).
I made a couple of alterations to the pattern this time – I added about 2 inches to the hem so that it sits just below the knee (and therefore doesn't show my pasty white knees in winter when my over-the-knee socks scrunch down), took about 2 inches out of the width of each sleeve at the cuff (next time I'll take even more out – even with that alteration, those things are wiiiiide!), and added a pocket, because pockets are awesome. Aside from those little tweaks, I'm pleased to say that this version of Style 1077 came together just as nicely and easily as the version I made of it last week.
The verdict? I actually think I quite like this dress. I was a bit unsure about making up this fabric – island style prints just remind me too much of all the crazy cheap island print shirts that are in the discount stores around here, so I worry it comes across as a bit tacky. But after wearing it for a little while, I've gotten over that – sure, it's crazy bright and loud, but as far as autumn/winter dresses go (with many many layers, of course!) it'll add a splash of colour in the office, yes indeed it will.
Other funny thing – it disguises my bump so well, I actually kinda forget I'm pregnant when I'm wearing it. Hah. But yes – there is a 17 week bump under all that bright floral!


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Incentives and Unintended Consequences
Goals Gone Wild: The Systematic Side Effects of Over-Prescribing Goal Setting
Lisa D. Ordóñez, Maurice E. Schweitzer, Adam D. Galinsky, and Max H. Bazerman
Harvard Business School, Working Paper No. 09-083
Date Published:
February 2009
What if the current financial crisis were a result of poorly conceived goals? By paying mortgage brokers and loan originators on commission and then encouraging them to meet unrealistic sales goals, could banks have unwittingly precipitated their own demise? The authors of this paper believe this may be the case, and suggest that the tendency to focus too much on setting and attaining goals may be more common, and more dangerous, than we realize. Whether it's quarterly revenue targets for sales executives or publishing quotas for tenure-seeking professors, performance goals are one of the most widely used tools for motivating employees. Citing examples such as the Enron Corporation scandal — which was set in motion when traders were remunerated for manipulating the energy markets to increase revenues for the firm — the authors argue compellingly that placing too much emphasis on performance goals may encourage unethical or unnecessarily risky behavior. They show that unattainable stretch goals can demoralize employees or encourage them to focus on one narrow part of their business at the expense of others. Although the authors agree that setting goals is an effective method to track achievement, they suggest that it be used in moderation.
Managers should avoid using goals as their sole tool for motivating employees, as it may lead some workers to adopt unethical tactics or take unnecessary risks.


text: January 26, 2016 [comic, kind of] Random Requests By alwaysabigail ¶ ¶ Tagged animal, comic, Depression, dragon, drawing, sketch ¶ 4 Comments I did another random request thread last night to chase off some derpression. I might do another one tonight. These are some of the better sketches I thought I'd share. Advertisements


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Basic Model Of Communication
Communication is the process of sending and receiving messages between parties.
While all of the complexities of human communication can not be captured in a single model, this diagram will offer a reasonable begining. A sender source has a message in mind. The source intends to "encode" the message into language that will be understood by the receiver. Perhaps it is a statement of the sender's preference for a particular outcome in a negotiation. The message may be encoded into verbal language or it may be encoded into nonverbal expression. Once encoded, the message is then transmitted –sent via voice or facial expression, or written statement, and through face-to-face interaction, video, letter, telegram, etc.- to the receiver.The receivers receptors pick up the transmission, and "recode" the message to give it meaning to the receiver. In a one way of communication cycle this would constitute a completed transmission. A source who puts his message in writing and sends it by mail to the receiver generally assumes that the message is received and understood. However, most communication –particularly in negotiation- involves continued dialogue and discussion between at least two parties. As a result, the receiver takes on a more active role in the communication process in two ways. First the receiver provides information on how the message was received, and second, the receiver becomes a "sender" himself and respons to, or builds upon, the earlier message of the sender. For the current discussion, we shall refer to both of these processes as "feedback." In the feedback process, the receiver encodes the message –through reading or listening- to assure his own understanding and comprehension of what the sender said , and what the message meant. He then ascribes " meaning" to the communication –a comprehension of the information content of the message, as well as an "interpretation" of that content. The receiver then becomes a "sender" of communication back to the source. The encoded message may take multiple forms: questions or other communications to obtain clarification or better understanding of the earlier message; exclamations or reactions to the information content of the message; or rebuttals to the content of the first message. All of these are encoded, transmitted through various channels, received, and decoded by the original source. The entire sequence may be as simple as a question by one person, "Want to go for a cup of coffeee?" and an affirmative headshake by the other, to complex statements and responses used by negotiators in shaping a contract. This model of communication "works" to the degree that a wide variety of information –facts, opinions, feelings, preferences, and experiences- are completely and thoroughly shared between parties. However, human communication systems seldom perform with this high degree of efficiency and effectiveness. Most of the linking elements in the model are subject to external factors that distort messages and their meaning, hampering them from getting through accurately.
What does it mean to communicate? Everyone read and talk a lot about communication, but it means different things to different people. Someone may think of communication as casual conversation, the formal use of mass media, books, letters, friendly notes, or formal public speeches. Regardless of the many different meanings that people give to the word communication, everyone seems to agree that it is important.
Each elements in the sequence;
1-Senders and Receivers
Senders and receivers each have goals and objectives –things that they want to accomplish. The sender may want to change the receiver's mind, or secure concessions toward a negotiated agreement. The receiver may not want to have his mind changed, and not want to make concessions; moreover, the...
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The Comprehensive Plan contains the community's vision for its future and sets policy and guidance to achieve the vision. In addition to the vision of the future, the plan also includes "Elements" that address a wide range of topics including land use, housing, transportation, capital facilities and utilities, parks and recreation and economic development. The Comprehensive Plan also provides a policy framework that guides the City's other functional plans such as the Park and Recreation Plan, the Comprehensive Water System Plan and the Comprehensive Sewer System Plan.
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The Planning Commission has started preliminary review of the work plan for the year. The work plan can be downloaded *here*. Once the commission has reviewed all of the items a Public Hearing with the Planning Commission will be scheduled, environmental review will be completed and a recommendation will be made to the City Council. As part of this year's amendments, they City Council has tasked Planning Staff and the Planning Commission to revise the city's Sign Code. This is due to recent court cases. The goal of the revision will be to update our sign codes to reflect recent court decisions, make amendments for new technologies and make the codes easier to read and implement. City staff is working on a Request for Proposals (RFP) and will select a consultant soon. This process will likely include and open house as well as solicit comments from the business community, citizens and elected representatives.
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The Sunnyside High School baseball team may have been looking ahead to next week's big showdown with Selah this past Saturday when Hanford rolled into town. But one thing the Grizzlies may have forgotten is that the Falcons have never been shy about coming to Sunnyside.
Hanford dominated the latter half of the opening game on Saturday to hand the Grizzlies their first shutout loss of the year, 9-0. Sunnyside fought back in the second game behind some outstanding base running from Pete Marquez to gain a 6-5 victory to garner a split.
The Grizzlies (6-2, 9-4) travel to Wapato this Tuesday for a single game before this Saturday's crucial Mid-Valley League doubleheader against undefeated Selah.
"They were a better team than I thought they were going to be," admitted Sunnyside Coach Dave Martinez of the Falcons. "They swung the bats. They really dictated the speed of the first game."
The opening game was scoreless through three innings until starting pitcher Derek Uberuaga ran into some trouble in the fourth inning. Uberuaga gave up two of his four walks in the fourth inning. He also had a hit batter, as the Falcons strung together three hits and took advantage of one Sunnyside error to score four runs. The Falcons put together two runs in the fifth and manufactured another three runs in the seventh.
Martinez felt R.J. Elizondo, who pitched in relief in the fifth inning, simply didn't have enough time to warm up his arm. Elizondo tossed a much more solid sixth inning when the Falcons didn't score a run. Elizondo was yanked in the seventh after giving up a double, a walk and another double. Nick Uribe pitched in the seventh and allowed one walk.
Hanford had nine hits in the opening game compared with only two hits from the Grizzlies. Elizondo and Tyler Esqueda accounted for the pair of Sunnyside hits.
Martinez said the Falcons capitalized on the nine walks Sunnyside's pitching staff gave up. The Grizzlies also failed to capitalize on a bases loaded situation in the bottom of the first. Martinez felt if the Grizzlies had scored some runs in the first inning that would have changed the momentum of the game. The Grizzlies also left a pair of runners aboard in the fourth and fifth innings.
The second game was a bit of a different story for the Grizzlies, as the final score isn't really indicative of how the game was played.
"We really put pressure on them in the second game with our base running," said Martinez.
The Falcons scored a pair of runs in both the second and seventh innings. Hanford also plated a run in the third inning. The Grizzlies had lone runs in the first and third innings and then scored two runs in both the fourth and fifth frames.
Marquez was instrumental in the Grizzlies' 6-5 victory. The Sunnyside junior had five stolen bases in the second game and was 2-for-4 at the plate with three runs scored.
"He is so quick," said Martinez of Marquez. "He puts a lot of pressure on the other team because of his speed."
A stolen base by Marquez in the first inning led to a run for Sunnyside following a sacrifice fly by Micah Zakahi. Marquez's stolen base in the third inning also set up a run. Marquez had an RBI single in the fourth to score Elizondo and then scored off a double from Michael Johnson after moving into scoring position with a stolen base. In the fifth inning, Chris Newberry scored Zakahi with a single and the other run for Sunnyside came when Uberuaga scored off an error.
Zakahi tossed five innings for the Grizzlies, collecting eight strikeouts and allowing six hits. Only one of the three runs Hanford scored off Zakahi was earned. Johnson tossed the last inning in relief, giving up three hits.
Martinez also dished out praise for Tyler Cullen, who was brought up from the junior varsity game in the nightcap to play shortstop. Cullen replaced an injured Esqueda, who hurt his arm in the opener.
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Dawn service
For many years now, I've been saying I will get up early and go to a dawn service on Anzac Day.
Well I finally did.
I'm only over 13,000 km from home (and that distance makes me feel a bit heartsick to be honest) and there was no eternal flame, no lighthorsemen or soldiers standing guard, but there was a bunch of Aussies and Kiwis (and their American families) and I think maybe a few Turks as well, and we stood in the pre-dawn light, listened to the Last Post, laid wreaths and flowers, listened to a short speech or two, a song sung on such occasions by Maoris (Maori men fought alongside their European brothers), and promised to remember the fallen and the returned.
It is one hundred years on 25th April this year since the storming of what came to be known as Anzac Cove along with other beach fronts on the Gallipoli (Gelibolu) Peninsula in what is now called Turkey. Australian, New Zealand, English, French, Indians and even some Newfoundland troops attacked the Ottoman Empire with the idea of pushing through to Constantinople (now Istanbul) and controlling the passage of ships through to the Black Sea, allowing Russia sea access. It was early in WWI and men from the colonies flocked to defend their motherland and her allies.
Like many Australians (and Kiwis), I had a relative at Gallipoli. My Pop didn't storm the beaches and cliffs that day. He enlisted later, on 22nd of June 1915 and sailed from Melbourne on the HMAT Makarini. This man, who is not my Pop, enlisted on the same day - even the writing on the enlistment is the same - and sailed on the same transport ship, and I'm pretty sure Pop would've known him and probably did pretty much the same things as him. I know Pop was at Mudros and something I've read or heard said his Gallipoli campaign was not long.
|At the going down of the sun
But he was an ANZAC.
And he fought at the Somme and nearly died there.
And he came home, like so many others, a man broken certainly in body. His lungs were scarred from being gassed, his face was broken from the almost lethal wound he took. He was missing a kidney I think too. He didn't talk about the war but often disappeared into his shed.
|And in the morning
Pop died when I was nine. I have few memories of him apart from him being tall and scary, with a shock of white curls on his head, a husky voice (either from being gassed or the wound that nearly killed him) and a face that didn't work properly. I remember him bestowing sloppy, bristly kisses. I remember his bright blue eyes pleading with me when he was in hospital, trapped in a body that had had a severe stroke, a stroke that robbed him of his voice and movement on one side and not long afterwards, his life.
It's not much to remember your grandfather by, but it is what I've got. It might also explain my interest in working out where he went during the war and when he was there.
40% of the fit and able male Australian population aged 18 to 44 enlisted for duty in WWI. 40%. 60% of them became casualties - either dead or wounded. Our Kiwi brothers suffered hardly any better - they had a 59% casualty rating. If Australia made that same commitment to a war now as we did a hundred years ago, three hundred thousand men and women would die on the battlefield, and some three quarters of a million men and women would return wounded. 300,000 would die within several years of the war. It is shocking to think about the impact this must have had on the population left behind, the fathers and brothers and sons lost to the nation. (Link here.)
It's not appropriate to say "Happy Anzac Day." There is nothing happy about Anzac Day, not the reason for the fighting, not the huge loss of life - not just Australians and New Zealanders and English and French and Indians and a handful of what now would be Canadians. 87,000 Turks lost their lives defending their shores. Not the fact that we still send men and women into danger and bring them back so often broken in spirit and body. Anzac Day is a commemoration not a celebration of war, of the horrors, of the damage. But it is a day of pride too, pride in the accomplishments of our then two newly birthed nations, of the sacrifices made by so many in so often overwhelming odds. It is a day that makes me sad to the point of tears, and I feel compelled to read as many stories about it as I can.
It is appropriate to say, "Lest we forget."


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- Material: 925 sterling silver
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Mumbai, Feb 14: The country's gold demand dipped 12 per cent to 864.2 tonnes in 2012, mainly on account of higher import duties, jewellers' strike over proposed measures to curb imports and a sharp rise in domestic prices, World Gold Council has said.
The overall demand of gold in the country had stood at 986.3 tonnes in 2011, according to the WGC Gold Demand Trend 2012 report released today.
"China and India remain the world's gold power houses. In India, consumer sentiment towards gold remained strong despite measures aimed at curbing demand, reaffirming gold's role in Indian society.
In an underdeveloped financial system like India, gold has an important role to play," WGC Managing Director, Investment, Marcus Grubb, said.
WGC estimates
In 2013, WGC expects the demand to be in the 865-965 tonne range, an 11 per cent increase at the upper-end, depending on any further government measures, he said.
India is likely to remain the biggest market for gold this year followed by China.
In the first half of 2012, consumers faced headwinds in the form of higher import duties, market turmoil over proposed measures to curb imports and a sharp rise in local prices.
However, the demand staged a strong revival in the second half of the year as the market thrived during the fourth quarter wedding season and festive period.
Jewellery demand
Total jewellery demand in the country in 2012 was down 11 per cent at 552 tonnes compared with 618.3 tonne in 2011.
However, the demand in terms of value rose 8 per cent to Rs 1,58,090 crore from Rs 1,46,067.8 crore in 2011. Total investment demand was down 15 per cent at 312.2 tonnes against 368 tonnes.
In value terms, gold investment demand went up by a marginal 3 per cent to Rs 89,412 crore compared with Rs 86,936.7 crore in 2011.
"Despite the turbulent macroeconomic climate throughout the year, as well as the regional uncertainties affecting India and China, the two largest gold markets, annual demand was 30 per cent higher than the average for the past decade," Grubb added.


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Well I got him finished other than a couple of buttons on his braces, but i'll pick them up tomorrow hopefully.
Pattern with many thanks to Wolfdreamer who kindly offers the patterns for free on their blog
Wolfdreamer Off The Hook Mario Pattern
and this is how my little dude turned out
And a close up of the face
A few fiddley bits but in general an easy to follow pattern, clearly explained. I sewed on the eyes rather than just glueing as he's for the boys. Gregor hasn't had him more that about 12 inches from his side since i made him. Mario has sat next to him on the sofa while he was "driving" with Daddy playing Forza 3, then sitting next to the beanbag in the toy room...and now he's kipping in Gregor bed, full pride of place on the pillow.
I think he likes him :-)
Now onto Yoshi, but this one is a bought pattern from Etsy...just a read thru says it's a bit more fiddly.
And after that i have a Southpark character pattern to play with...thinking of other adaptions of it too.


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Now in its eighth year, Animals Today covers all things related to animals worldwide, with an emphasis on their welfare.
Different than other animal programs whose focus is solely on pets, Animals Today covers and explores the wide range of topics and issues concerning all animals, including animals in agriculture and in the wild, while promoting increased respect, compassion and kindness toward them. Lori, along with husband and Producer Dr. Peter Spiegel, interview animal protectors and rescuers, legislators and lawyers, and filmmakers and authors from around the globe about the latest animal topics and issues. Commentary, news and more lighthearted features round out this fast-paced and thought-provoking show.
Recent segments have focused on such diverse subjects such as the dangers wind farms pose to eagles, shark conservation efforts, language and communication research in non-human animals, and marijuana for pets.
A few of Animals Today's noteworthy guests have included Bob Barker, author Dean Koontz, Actress Tippi Hedren, US Representative Tom Marino, CA Assembly member Richard Bloom, award-winning independent journalist Will Potter, and President, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Dr. Neal Barnard. Lori and Peter have covered The Best Friends Animal Society National Conference, the FARM animal rights conference, toured the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary, and have broadcast from other events and locations of interest.
Praise for Animals Today:
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There are two basic types of swags, according to Drapes Made Easy: staggered and standard pleats. In standard pleats, all pleats come from the same point. Each staggered pleat begins somewhat further in from the preceding pleat. The depth of your swags should be one-fifth the length of your drapes.
To make a standard swag, begin by folding your piece of fabric half across its length. Press the fold using an iron and cut the sides of the fabric diagonally. The upper side should be narrower than the lower side. Unfold the fabric and mark off pleat positions on both sides at 5-inch intervals. Pin the fabric onto your worktable.
Beginning from one side, move the first pleat to the top and adjust the cloth in the fold to form a neat arc to the center of the fabric. Pin the pleat and repeat on the opposite side.
Repeat the process for the remaining fold marks and ensure all the ends of the folds meet in the same position.
For a neat look, adjust some of the pleats. Some might be too thin while some are too fat; others might be too low and others too high. If the pleat lies too low, pull it outward. If it is too high, pull it inward. Adjust a tight pleat by moving it in.