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From Tallahassee to Mexico City, the youth uprising continues
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1. When Will the Dream 9 Be Set Free?
How would you feel if you were forced to leave your home? Your family? Everything you've ever known? For undocumented youth, this is exactly what's demanded of them. Either through deportation or lack of access to jobs and education, many are forced to leave for countries that are foreign to them. On July 18, three undocumented youth from the National Immigrant Youth Alliance left the US, where they have grown up for the majority of their lives, and went to Mexico. On July 22, they presented themselves to US Customs and Border Patrol agents in Nogales, Arizona, with six other youth who had been deported, and were arrested and detained at Eloy Detention Center. Joined by 70 other detainees, they have all been on hunger strike for the past week. Nationwide, the Bring Them Home campaign has urged immigrants and supporters to fight for the Dream 9—and the many more like them—to be allowed to come home. In the past, we've stopped hundreds of deportations by forcing the Department of Homeland Security to move its ugly business out from behind closed doors. We have infiltrated detention centers, participated in acts of civil disobedience andoccupied campaign and congressional offices to force both friends and foes to take a stand. We've found the next door to kick down, and we won't stop until we've won.
—National Immigrant Youth Alliance
2. What's at Risk With Voluntary Detention?
Right before Lulu, an Undocuqueer activist in Chicago, left for Mexico City, we had many conversations about what we needed to do to empower the community to come out of the shadows and defend itself from more deportations. Within the detention center, the women collecting stories are organizing other women to fight their detention and threat of deportation. We remain autonomous UndocuQueer artivists with a strong stance against these injustices happening in our communities. As the most affected by anti-immigrant laws and people, we feel the need to speak for ourselves even if it means sacrificing our freedom.
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Translating Arabic Speaking Countries: Kuwait
August 10, 2016
Kuwait is located northeast of Saudi Arabia and south of Iraq, and sits at the northern end of the Persian Gulf. At the beginning of the 18th century, the 'Anizah tribe, who originated from central Arabia, founded Kuwait City, and in 1756, Kuwait became an autonomous sheikdom.
Kuwait's first sheik was 'Abd Rahim of the al-Sabah family and today, Kuwait remains a Constitutional Monarchy governed by the same al-Sabah family.
Between 1897 and 1961, fearing an occupation by the Turks, Kuwait sought protection from the British military. When Britain left in 1961, Iraq threatened to occupy the territory until the Arab League stepped in and ultimately recognized Kuwait's independence. In August 1990, Iraqi invaded Kuwait but a coalition of Arab and Western military forces drove out Iraqi troops during the Persian Gulf War. As a result, Kuwait subscribes to a neutral policy among Arab States and often acts as a mediator, but also wants to establish dominance in the region.
Kuwaiti Demographics
- Population of 4 million (2016).
- A population growth rate of 1.7%.
- 2.4 million live in Kuwait City (capital city).
- More than 50% of the population are 25-54 years old.
- Median age is 30 years old.
- 98.3% of its population are considered urban
- 76.7% of Kuwaitis are Muslim and 17.3% are Christian
- The main ethnic groups are: Kuwaiti 31.3%, Arab (27.8%) and Asian (37.8%).
Kuwaiti Languages
- Arabic is the official language, but English is also widely spoken.
- Literacy among the total population is very high at 93.9%.
- Male literacy is 95% and female literacy is 91.8%.
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Kuwaiti Culture
- Kuwait is known for its generosity and hospitality.
- Women and men who are not related are typically segregated.
- Kuwaitis greet each other with great affection, handshakes and kisses on both cheeks, questions about the well-being of family, one's health, etc., but not between unrelated men and women.
- Kuwait has mosques in every city and town and the majority of people stop for prayer five times a day.
- Food plays a central role in Kuwaiti culture, but cannot be eaten in any Kuwaiti restaurant since the food is intended to be eaten only in homes.
- Arabic coffee is particularly important when having visitors in Kuwait.
- The consumption and sale of alcohol is completely outlawed.
- For fun, Kuwaitis go to the beach for water sports, the desert for camping and hunting, and the mall for family fun, meals and movies.
- A unique staple and tradition of Kuwaiti culture is the Diwaniah, a gathering place in a house reserved for men where issues about life, sports and politics are openly and freely discussed.
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Kuwaiti Consumers
- GDP per capita is 37,500 USD.
- 2.1 million Internet users (c. 74.2% of the population).
- 87% of Internet users are on social media networks.
- Internet use grew from 150,000 users in 2000 to almost 2 million in 2012.
- The telecom market is a contrast between a highly dynamic and competitive mobile sector and a highly regulated land-line sector.
- Households with televisions: 95.44%.
- State-owned Radio Kuwait broadcasts in Arabic and English.
- There are 1,107 cell phones per 1,000 people.
Kuwait's Future
- Kuwait has the second highest GDP per capita in the GCC, surpassed only by Qatar, which makes it a very lucrative target in the Middle East.
- Kuwait has become very web savvy in the last five years and provides opportunities for online marketers and retailers.
- Lucrative online markets include: CDs, books, apparel, and luxury items.
- 3.8% of GDP goes to education.
- 2.7% of GDP goes to health.
- Petroleum products remain the main source of income for Kuwait's economy.
- Listed as the 5th wealthiest country in the world, per capita, the Kuwait currency, the Dinar, is considered the highest valued currency in the world.
In 1930, it was discovered that Kuwait had oil and later confirmed to have 20% of the world's known oil resources. This fact has made Kuwait the second-largest oil exporter in the world. The sheik receives 50% of the oil profits and he invests those into the welfare, education and modernization of Kuwait.
Due to its wealth, high disposable income, and relative political stability, Kuwait presents a great opportunity for global investors, traditional and online retailers, and mobile marketers. Its financial institutions are among the oldest and most defined in the Gulf region.
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Mining lease expiry: Centre calls meeting with states on January 19
The deliberations at the meeting will help the Centre to further improve the policy environment and address different issues facing the mining sector.
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NEW DELHI: Union mines minister Narendra Singh Tomar has called a meeting on January 19 to discuss with state governments a range of issues, including auction of 348 mining leases expiring in 2020.
"It was felt that an interaction at the ministerial level shall give further impetus to this sector. I am therefore convening a meeting of the ministers in-charge of the mining departments of major mineral states on January 19 in Goa," Tomar said in a letter to various states like Karanataka, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.
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"I request you to kindly attend the meeting...Your presence will strengthen our efforts in enabling the mining sector to contribute its fullest to foster economic growth and employment generation under the vision of 'Make in India'," Tomar said in his letter addressed to ministers in-charge of the mining departments of states.
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Trunk Show!
My hostess, Pam Russell opened her beautiful home as ground zero for the burst of energy and untamed creativity that I call my art work!
Here's an assortment of photos pre-show..
The jewelry and pottery table.
This table was designed to walk around.
Height was added to create more visual and tactile interest.
The pottery made for unique dishes to house my jewelry.
My copper heart adjustable rings were a big hit!
I brought small treasures of color from my studio I created to decorate the table.
Thanks to Pam for providing absolutely gorgeous tulips as the focal point!
It wasn't all art work, small appetitzers were ready for the pickin'.
On the opposite end of the counter, I created a space of doodling inspiration.
Unique and original designs I create with only paper and pens.
It's meditative and a wonderful creative exercise with very basic tools!
I created doodle bookmarks to give as small tokens of appreciation to the first five patrons.
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Pantry Sketchbooks too!
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A special thank you to everyone who was able to join us.
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A Few Good Men: One of the few good films
I am urged to review a movie after a really long time. Some movies linger in your memories for a long time after the movie is over merely by the performances and the strong characterization done in it. One such movie I saw recently is "A few good men". I know it is a very old movie and reviewing it now seems absurd to many but I was trying to grab a copy of it since a long time and somehow i managed to miss all its screenings on HBO till yesterday when I got hold of its DVD. At a running length of 2 hour and 15 minutes it is a bit longer than the normal English movies but it carries the intensity and the sincerity of the story throughout the movie mainly due to the amazing background score. The story is set in US Naval Base in Guatenamo Bay,Cuba and deals with the sensitive and controversial topic of "code red". The movie unfolds itself in layers and as each layer gets unfolded to you, you tend to believe there is more in this story. And tell you what, the expectations come true. For example, when you think its all over and hence forward it is going to be honky dory, comes the latest sting in the tail where the true honour of being in US Marine services is realised. Some scenes have great power held in them. For example, the all famous "You cannot handle the truth scene" and the scene where the accused are finally acquitted but stripped off their Marine post and the reactions thereforth. Also, worth mentioning is the last scene in the movie when after the whole proceedings is over and Tom Cruise is all alone in the court room and he looks at the court room. It is then that you realize that he has got a whole new meaning to the court room at that moment. The only disappointment for me was the character fo Demi Moore which went on a downhill after raising huge expectations of being a brilliant lawyer. Watch it, for the performances of Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise.
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Geneva - Myanmar has failed to put in place conditions for the safe return of 688,000 Rohingya refugees who fled an army crackdown six months ago, the UN refugee chief said Monday.
The refugees are sheltering in makeshift camps in Bangladesh despite an agreement reached between Myanmar and Bangladesh allowing for their return to Rakhine state.
"Let me be clear: conditions are not yet conducive to the voluntary repatriation of Rohingya refugees," UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi told a council meeting, speaking by videoconference from Geneva.
"The causes of their flight have not been addressed, and we have yet to see substantive progress on addressing the exclusion and denial of rights that has deepened over the last decades, rooted in their lack of citizenship."
Myanmar regards the Rohingya as immigrants from Bangladesh and denies them citizenship, even though they have been there for generations.
An advisory panel led by former UN chief Kofi Annan has called on Myanmar to grant the Rohingya citizenship and allow them to return to their homes.
The United Nations has accused Myanmar forces of driving out the Muslim Rohingyas in an ethnic cleansing campaign.
China, a supporter of Myanmar's former ruling junta, called for patience and noted that "stability and order" had been restored to Rakhine state.
The Rohingya crisis "cannot be solved overnight," said Chinese Ambassador Ma Zhaoxu.
Measures should be adopted by Myanmar "to address the root cause of poverty through development" in Rakhine state, he said.
The meeting came nearly three months after the council adopted a statement demanding that Myanmar rein in its security forces and allow the Rohingya to voluntarily return.
The UN refugee chief said that while the exodus of refugees had been significantly reduced, the flow "still continues," with some 1,500 refugees arriving in Bangladesh this month.
The council is demanding that aid workers be allowed to reach those displaced in the violence inside Rakhine state.
Grandi also raised alarm over the monsoon rainy season starting next month, warning that 100,000 refugees were living in flood-prone areas and must be urgently relocated.
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Hutt City has many accommodation options. Boulcott Lodge and Silverstream Retreat are perhaps the most convenient however, public transport users may prefer close to the station in Wellington. Rydges Wellington is a good option. Please note that our Members' Dinner will take place in Wellington CBD.
Our Members' Dinner will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday 5 April. Our speaker will be Tim Miller of the School of Design at Victoria University.
We will be hosted at Siem Reap, serving traditional authentic cambodian food. Siem Reap is on Dixon Street in Wellington CBD.
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So okay, first things first...
I've talked about him before-- when he donated some killer stuff to the ASIFA-EAST Used Animation Art Auction and Underwear Expo. But did you know that Fran Krause was at the auction? And did you know that he blew a good portion of the BILLIONS of dollars he earns in the animation industry on high-quality used animation art? Did you ALSO know that he has a blog? And that he has posted the art he won as well as audio files of the brilliant personalized greeting(s) he won of Tom Kenny as Spongebob?
Check 'em out HERE!
So now second things second:
The supreme Mo Willems is going on tour to promote his newest newly new book entitled NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED. It's funny because naked is ALWAYS funny. He's gonna be at Books of Wonder tomorrow a readin' and a signin' and I know I'm gonna be there. I'll be the one in the back row howling every time he says the word 'naked'.
Hee hee...
And fear not, Non-New Yorker's... Mo's on the road and definitely, possibly, maybe coming to your neighborhood. Or not. Check out the schedule HERE!
Third things third:
I'm heading out to LA next week to do casting for the sooper-crazy-ninjas-hiding-under-the-bed-ultra-secret-Disney pilot I'm doing! This is always one of the most fun parts of making a show and I can't wait to tell you the few things I can tell you about it (in other words: not much). But I CAN tell you a bit about the process and will have a post for you about that soonish!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Posted by MR. WARBURTON at 12:27 PM
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- anita lizzy la 214 said...
mr. Warburton
my name is Lizzy ...
Well, first of all wanted to congratulate him for his great inventions ... KND,
really is my favorite series in the world.
Glad to have been able to find your blog just to say how I admire his series.
I will not ask anything about KND ... I think it did because many questions.
My most sincere respects to him.
and again congratulations.
PS: sorry if something is not well understood ... my English is not good to say.
- January 28, 2009 at 7:27 PM
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text: On a two-day long outreach, four NaDEET staff members visited the communities of Klein Aub, Uibes and Maltahöhe to deliver solar cookers to the participants from NaDEET's programme in August and September. After a short demo on assembly and usage, excited community members headed home with their new solar cookers which they earned through our new voucher programme! Read more in our upcoming newsletter.


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A year ago, Dominique Ansel's Cronut wrecked the food industry, siring legions of sloppily named copycats and at least five new synonyms for "frankenfood." 50 years ago, Italian chocolatier Ferrero SpA first introduced its chocolate and hazelnut-flavored crack spread to the world. Next Monday, the two diet destroyers will be partnering up to wreak sweet havoc on New York's Eataly complex (where the new Nutella bar just opened) by selling hundreds if not thousands of Nutella-stuffed Cronut holes to celebrate their birthdays. We give it about a minute before the whole borough just implodes.
From 10 am to 2 pm (or probably 6 am to 11 am if past events are any indication), Ansel will be slinging tiny, sugar-dusted and Nutella-stuffed Cronut middles at the pedestrian pavilion by Madison Square Park. According to Grub Street, the sampling event will also serve as the kickoff party for Nutella's upcoming 16-city national tour.
That said, Ansel has kept quiet on whether the Cronutella holes will make their way to official bakery shelves, though, when you have waffles made out of ice cream, who needs Nutella?


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We flew in and out of Kathmandu (KTM), Nepal's only international airport, but spent no time in the city itself. The urban area of Kathmandu*, which is the capital and largest city in Nepal, is home to about 2.5 million people -- one twelfth of the nation's total population. (The population of Nepal is about the same as that of Shanghai.) From my very brief impression, Kathmandu is dusty and polluted -- suffering the inevitable fate of an area with more people than its infrastructure and electrical and water resources can support, especially one relying on "dirty" energy sources like wood, coal, and diesel. Nepal has continuous rolling brownouts throughout the country, which they call "load shedding".
This post, however, is not about Kathmandu, the city. It's about the domestic terminal of the Kathmandu airport, which charmed us to no end.
We were dropped us off by a fence and pointed to a broken sidewalk leading into a construction site. "Go that way," said the driver. A collection of baggage carts sat by the corner; a sign tacked to the fence said "Domestic Terminal Building". Monkeys scampered overhead. Several other foreigners headed up the path. We followed.
The path led us through the bones of what will be the new domestic terminal at KTM, currently very much under construction. The air traffic control tower and international terminal were visible across the way.
Another doorway led us into the current domestic terminal, a warehouse-type room where check-in desks for each airline (Yeti Air, Buddha Air, Sita Air, Nepal Air -- all little domestic carriers) sat side-by-side. Yeti Airlines issued us handwritten paper tickets and sent us through the security check (separated by gender, as in India) to wait.
And wait we did. Due to prevailing weather conditions (morning fog), pollution (haze), and challenging terrain (due to its location in the Himalayas), lengthy delays are not uncommon. Still, in a mountainous country with winding roads, our 25 minute flight would have meant a 6+ hour bus ride. The waiting crowd grew as we all waited for flights to begin taking off. Most were foreigners, decked out in hardcore outdoor gear and hiking boots. Several groups were waiting for flights to a destination marked only as "Mountain" -- the small airport closest to Everest base camp. That airport, in Lukla, is famously one of the most perilous in the world.
After twenty-five minutes in the air on a little prop plane, we deplaned in Pokhara. Pokhara, the second largest city in Nepal (population: 260,000), features another adorable airport and stunning scenery -- more posts to come!
* The Kathmandu urban area is technically an agglomeration of Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur, which all sit in the Kathmandu valley.


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Hello guys! It has been a years since I last make a post in my blog. I was away for a long time from blogging and there are many things happened in during the time. I am back to share my stories. I just graduated after I studied fashion designer for three years in Shanghai, if you still remembered, I moved to Shanghai three years ago and blogspot was one of many websites that is being blocked in China. Anyway, I am back in my hometown and will be staying here for now. If you notice, I changed my blog layout and name. I changed my blog name to Steph's Fragments to start blogging again. I can't wait to share my stories with you guys! Hope you will enjoy reading my blog.
I want to share my trip to Bali last year's during summer. I went for a 3 days and 2 nights trip with three of my childhood friends from elementary and junior high. That was my first time going to Bali after four years and having a trip with friends are the best. I still remembered clearly how I really had so much fun in Bali.
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ARANESP SINGLEJECT Rx
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Generic Name and Formulations:
Darbepoetin alfa 10mcg/0.4mL, 25mcg/0.42mL, 40mcg/0.4mL, 60mcg/0.3mL, 100mcg/0.5mL, 150mcg/0.3mL, 200mcg/0.4mL, 300mcg/0.6mL, 500mcg/mL; per prefilled syringe; for IV or SC inj; preservative-free; contains polysorbate 80.
Select therapeutic use:
Indications for ARANESP SINGLEJECT:
Anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD), including patients on and not on dialysis. Chemotherapy-induced anemia in patients with non-myeloid malignancies.
Initiate only when hemoglobin (Hgb) <10g/dL. CKD (on dialysis): initially 0.45mcg/kg IV or SC once weekly; or 0.75mcg/kg IV or SC once every 2 weeks. Patients on hemodialysis: IV route is recommended. CKD (not on dialysis): initially 0.45mcg/kg SC or IV given once at 4 week intervals. Reduce or interrupt dose if Hgb >10g/dL (not on dialysis) or >11g/dL (on dialysis). Cancer: initially 2.25mcg/kg SC once weekly or 500mcg SC once every 3 weeks. Discontinue after completion of chemotherapy course. Use lowest dose sufficient to avoid red blood cell transfusion. Converting from epoetin alfa, and for dose adjustments: see full labeling.
Initiate only when hemoglobin (Hgb) <10g/dL. CKD: initially 0.45mcg/kg SC or IV once weekly; patients with CKD (not on dialysis): may also initiate at 0.75mcg/kg once every 2 weeks. Reduce or interrupt dose if Hgb >12g/dL. Cancer: not established.
Uncontrolled hypertension. Pure red cell aplasia after Aranesp treatment or other erythropoietin protein drugs.
Boxed Warning:
Increased risk of death, myocardial infarction, stroke, venous thromboembolism, thrombosis of vascular access. Increased risk of tumor progression or recurrence in cancer patients.
See full labeling. Increased risk of death, MI, stroke, venous thromboembolism, vascular thrombosis with Hgb >11g/dL in CKD. Increased mortality and/or risk of tumor progression or recurrence in breast, NSCLC, head and neck, lymphoid, cervical cancers. Evaluate serum iron, ferritin, transferrin saturation before and during therapy; most patients will need iron supplementation. Monitor hemoglobin weekly for 4 weeks after start and dose changes, until stabilized, then periodically; reduce dose if hemoglobin increases >1g/dL in any 2-week period. Monitor BP (reduce or withhold dose if hypertension occurs), folate, Vit. B12, renal function, electrolytes, fluid balance, and for premonitory neurological symptoms. Seizure, cardiovascular, or hematologic disorders. Infection, inflammation, malignancy, occult blood loss, bone marrow fibrosis may reduce effectiveness; consider other etiologies in treatment failures. Discontinue immediately if serious allergic, anaphylactic, or cutaneous reaction (eg, SJS/TEN) occurs. Adjust dialysis ℞ as needed. Latex allergy. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
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Pharmacological Class:
Erythropoiesis stimulating protein.
Adverse Reactions:
CKD: hypertension, dyspnea, peripheral edema, cough, procedural hypotension. Cancer: abdominal pain, edema, thrombovascular events.
Generic Availability:
How Supplied:
Single-dose vials (25, 40, 60, 100, 150mcg)—4; Single-dose vial (200, 300mcg)—1; Single-dose prefilled syringes (10, 25, 40, 60, 100, 150mcg)—4; Single-dose prefilled syringes (200, 300, 500mcg)—1


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The Town of Hempstead board voted unanimously on Tuesday to create seven more parking spaces at the Woodmere Long Island Rail Road station, which is town lot W-6, on Cedar Lane between Woodmere Boulevard and Wyckoff Place.
Six spots will be for commuter use and one will be reserved for the Metropolitan Transit Authority police patrol car, said Councilman Anthony D'Esposito. The spaces opened up after the Woodmere Taxi went out of business. There are now 51 parking stalls in W-6.


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Doyle & Doyle Victorian diamond fringe necklace, featuring Old European-cut diamonds, fashioned in silver topped 14ct gold. Circa 1890.
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COSTA MESA — For a Vietnamese refugee with a rags-to-riches story, Phu Nguyen thought discussions of ethnicity and immigration would be on his side.
He underestimated the power of the political message.
In the safely Republican 68th Assembly District, the Democratic political newcomer hoped to dominate the Vietnamese vote, and to transcend geographic and ethnic lines.
But he had many obstacles to overcome. Not only was Mansoor the mayor of Costa Mesa and backed by the Orange County Republican establishment, but he also had a clear message: no on illegal immigration.


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Nobody needs added pressure.
Pressure at the perineum region was the primary area of focus Selle SMP set out to address with its SMP4BIKE saddles. The Plus model falls right into this realm, as it relies on the Italian brand's innovative designs to keep you comfortable, supported, and pressure-free while out on your bike.
The Plus is best suited for cyclists with medium-wide and wide pelvises, like the Pro, as it features a longer and wider body than other models in this range. Where it differs, however, is that it uses thicker padding throughout. At the nose, there's the characteristic "beak" shape designed to provide a flat base while sitting, without excessive pressure on the genital area. SMP's pronounced central channel was also incorporated, which further reduces pressure on the pudendal nerve and surrounding soft tissue. The back of the saddle is raised for an enhanced seated pedaling position, where body weight is divided between the rear and lower part of the ischial tuberosity region. This shape also helps reduce overall pressure on the coccyx while riding over rough surfaces.
The saddle's foam elastomer padding gets wrapped in leather for the black version and a durable Lorica microfiber in the colored version. Its durable nylon/carbon composite shell rides on stainless steel rails, ensuring a secure perch that'll hold up for both road and mountain applications.
The Selle SMP Plus is available in one size (279 x 159mm) and in the colors Black, Red, and White. The Plus is handmade in Italy and has a claimed weight of 360 grams.
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Choosing a saddle is very personal but this is an excellent option to consider. I had the chance to try the Selle SMP Plus saddle for a few weeks and despite it being to wide for me, I found the shape and padding relatively comfortable for my body. I did get some chafing with the width but will be trying a narrower model. The saddle's odd shape takes a lot of fiddling to find the right position but the dropped nose makes getting down in the drops easier and the dip in the center provides a supportive perch. This may not be the best saddle for riders who move around on the saddle a lot. This is a fairly heavily padded saddle although I wouldn't put it in the comfort saddle category.
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Archive for the 'Kindergarten' Category
Bowling Stars
I'm always concerned about my daughter's hands and arms. There are sometimes she seems to be so strong… like when she is pulling on my arms. But there are other times that they seem so very weak, like trying to pull a shirt over her head.
Well, Leah Rose loves to go bowling. This may be one of the things that she may not manage for a very long time.
Today, we went to a birthday party at the bowling alley. This has been our 3rd trip this year so far. I was watching all the other 4, 5 and 6 year olds pick up their bowling balls and throw them down the alley. Leah can pick it up, but her fingers just can't fit in the holes and grip the bowling ball.
About halfway through the game, I was picking it up and carrying it to the line for her. She also doesn't have any power to get it down the alley, so I was helping her push it. When we have been before, it's just been us and not very crowded. I usually let her push it by herself and it sloooooowly rolls down the alley. Today, just after we started playing, her ball just stopped rolling, right in the middle of the alley. Not thinking, I hopped up on the little sideline thing and walked down to push it along towards the pins. Big mistake, I don't do very well in a balancing act. However, I did not fall, thank goodness. But I did see two other parents in our goup go down chasing little ones trying to run out down the alley. OUCH!
So from that point on, I helped her push it.
I know nothing about bowling. I probably won't ever know much about bowling. I probably won't ever score over 65. But, who knows? Leah may be playing in tournaments one day, and be a bowling star.
Wild West Dance
We are celebrating Exceptional Children's Week this week and I guess it was appropriate that the Little League had tryouts last Saturday for the Challenger Division. I don't know if they timed it that way or not, but it was a good kick-off for us. There was a luncheon/reception for the teachers on Monday. I attended the Parent's Luncheon on Wednesday. I was the only one who showed up, besides the Parent Mentor. She thought it was a little odd since 6 or 7 parents showed up last year. There were quite a few parents at the Parent Partnership Monthly Meeting on Tuesday night, so she expected a few more to show up. Oh well, we had a nice lunch anyway.
Last night, we went to a Wild West Dance and we were told to dress-up because there would be a contest. I thought this would be a perfect opportunity for Leah to wear the cowgirl outfit I made for her for Halloween 2008. First, I want to share a little background on the outfit I made… I had a red and black one when I was about 5 years old.
I was such a cutie pie! I loved it when my daddy took pictures of me. So, anyway, here is the one I made for Leah Rose
I think she looks so adorable, and she's got the pose to go with it.
I really thought Leah would have a lot of competition for the contest, but it turns out there were only 2 other girls that dressed up.
and the winner is….
Leah, the Best Dressed Girl.
She had the best time dancing on the stage.
I thought it was so cute that the little boy was trying his best to keep up with Leah. This is where she stayed the whole time we were there, and had a blast. I think at the end of this video, where she is wandering around looking lost? I think she was looking for the speaker. She couldn't tell where the music was coming from.
We had our picture taken with John Wayne.
I usually don't share pictures of myself, but since Leah took this picture, I had to post it.
A good time was had by all. The PTO sold hot dogs, chips, drinks, and snacks. I was grateful because that was the only supper I was going to get last night. It was pretty tasty.
I'm going to have to keep an eye out for the paper because there should be an article about the dance, and the winners!
If you want to see the rest of the photos, click here ==>> Photo Album
Or if you want to see the slide show, click here ==>> Slide Show
Oh, and Horsey, I think he had a good time too.
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No, I am NOT Jealous… and
… I don't smell like a rotten egg.
This has been a recurring game that Leah Rose and I have been playing for a while. I know Leah loves me, she tells me so all the time, and I'm always getting sweet hugs. But, when we get around Grandmother or Big Brother, I'm chopped liver. When we all go out to eat together, the big decision is who is she going to sit by. I'm never one of the candidates for a table buddy, it's always Grandmother and Brother. I am NOT jealous, uh huh, no way. She has secrets to share, and shares them with Grandmother. I am NOT jealous, uh huh, no way. When we are all walking together, she wants to hold Grandmother's or Brother's hand, not mine. I am NOT jealous, none. whatsoever. It's a new word and new emotion for her, and she hasn't quite figured out what it mean yet. I'm waiting for the day when the light bulb comes on. Should be priceless.
The other game we have all played at some time or other in our childhood… "Last one there is a rotten egg!". I have heard that so much lately it's starting to become a chant in my head. Since my mother had her hip surgery two years ago, she walks even more slowly than usual, and to get Leah in the car in a reasonable amount of time… she takes the long route around, circling all the bushes, and running down all the sidewalks… we would tell her "Let's see who can get in the car and get buckled in first". Leah would take the bait. It never failed. After a while, I noticed I was always the last one getting in the car and buckled in. I would respond with a lot of muttering and grumbling under my breath.
Now, I'm the rotten egg. Grandmother and Leah are a "team". So it doesn't matter what I do, I'm always going to be the "rotten egg". And I'm not jealous. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
IEP & Registration
Last week, I attended Leah Rose's IEP with her teachers and therapists. Nothing makes a mom prouder than to sit and listen to 4 people give glowing reports on your child and just go on and on about how much they love her and enjoy having her around. I mean, really, a mom can't get enough of it. She's "bright" and "loves learning". She can identify colors, shapes, upper and lower case letters, writes her first name, and understands concepts like big/little, large/small, etc. She can even read certain words like "we", "will" and "learn". She loves going to school and greets everyone with a smile and hug as she walks down the hall and when entering the classroom. As far as learning goes, according to one of the tests given to her, she is testing academically at the age of 7 years 3 months (she is 5 years 6 months now) and the other test she scored at 79, which is in the 84 percentile for her age group. She can follow rules, and is very routine oriented. She loves to be the line leader and takes her "duties" very seriously.
Leah Rose has been in pre-k since she was 3 years old, starting in Florida in September 2006, and continuing when we moved to Georgia in December 2006. She is now in an "inclusion" preschool class. There are only 5 students out of the 20 that are special needs, and no one really knows who they are except the teachers. There has been such a dramatic behavioral change since she started school… such as shyness around adults. She used to not want a stranger to touch her. I noticed that every "new" adult that approached her wanted to reach out and touch and hug, and she would either curl up in a ball in the floor, or hide behind me. No matter how much I would encourage her and tell her these were my friends, she wasn't having any of it. That is no longer the case, she now carries on a conversation with anyone who speaks to her. She will ask them their name, tell them her name and how old she is. Sometimes she will even ask them how old they are. This is especially true in restaurants, she will "chat up" the waitresses and waiters, and even the clerks at the cash registers in the stores. Loud noises would frighten her, such as toilets flushing. For the most part, she is over that, except when we go to new places that have automatic flushing toilets. She used to only want to interact with adults, but now she is moving towards playing with or alongside her classmates. Her biggest strengths are handwriting and drawing. Leah's sessions with her Developmental Specialist has been reduced to "monitoring" in the classroom.
As far as therapy goes, she was dismissed from physical therapy earlier in the year. I was told at that time she could ride a bicycle around the playground, and some of her classmates couldn't even manage that. She will continue occupational therapy through the end of the year, then she will be "monitored" for the first quarter of the next year. Her fingers and hands are mobile and can manipulate scissors in cutting out shapes. The speech therapist is new. She has only been with Leah since January, but she is very pleased with Leah's ability to concentrate and focus on the exercises required of her. She has difficulty with the "sh" and "s" sounds. Sometimes she has a nasaly sound when making the s, z, sh, ch and j sounds. Her verbal skills are very high. She knows a lot of big words that I don't think I knew when I was that age. She talks non-stop, from the time she gets up until the time her eyes close at night. She is constantly asking for me to spell words for her, and makes up rhyming words, and opposite words. She is very imaginative and makes up songs, acting out scenes. She even plans out scenarios, for instance, if I tell her we are going to a party, she tells me exactly what she is going to do when we get there.
Currently, she is attending a primary school that is out of our school zone, only because the "inclusion" class is not offered at the elementary school we are zoned for. The new school was established a couple of years ago and are still working on growing their staff and resources. It was recommended that Leah should transfer to her zoned school next year and no longer be in the "inclusion" type classroom. I had been asking her teachers for several months if I needed to register her for Kindergarten, and they kept telling me they would find out and let me know, and definitely have the answer at the IEP meeting. Well, they didn't. This meeteing was on Wednesday and registration ended on Friday. They promised to find out and let me know. So I went home and promptly forgot about it, largely due to my sinuses kicking up because of the weather changes. I was in a fog, and didn't pay particular attention to her "agenda" that is sent home in her backpack every day. Until Friday afternoon, at 4:45 pm. I opened it up and there was a note, "please register Leah at her zoned school". I panicked. What do you mean? Why didn't you call me, or send me an email? Registration is over! I frantically called the school and nobody answered the phone. I didn't even get an answering machine. So then I scurry around trying to find all the paperwork I needed… let's see, utility bill, check, social security card… uh oh, I lost it, it is nowhere to be found. Birth certificate, no that's mine, that's Ted's, my shot record? Good grief, that won't do. Marriage certificates, divorce decrees, no, no, no. Everything except her shot record, her social security card, and her birth certificate. So I took a breather, guzzled a Dr. Pepper, and I think I may have even had a milky way bar. Came back and found the birth certificate, right where it was supposed to be, then I found a copy of her social security card. Well, 3 out of 5, okay, I think I can live with that. I worried about it all weekend, whether or not I was going to be able to get Leah registered at the new school. Then a thought occurred to me, well, do you think they waited so late to tell me was because they wanted to keep Leah for themselves? Silly thought. But possible. Finally, Monday came around and I went to the new school, and they will be accepting kindergarten registrations through the end of the year. Thank goodness. The administrator was very kind and took the paperwork I had and I filled out the forms. She said she would call the primary school for this year's physical/vision/ear exam, and for her shot record. And then she told me I had to bring her in for testing, Bracken's I think. I thought that was one of the test results that her teacher gave me, but there isn't a mention of it in her IEP at all, nowhere. So she is signed up for that in May. Whew! What a relief to have that all done, except…. I still have this nagging question… is she registered, or not? I know that sounds kinda dumb after all the hoops I just went through. But here is the last thing the administrator said to me, "We are getting a couple of new classes next year, and we're not sure what is going on". Okay, that doesn't sound good to me.
Next week… Spring Break. She is going to have withdrawals with no one to play with. I'm going to go crazy.
Current Mood: Confused


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In the past decade there were a lot of unfortunate events in Thailand – few terrorist attacks, bird flu, tsunami, political unrest… however tourists flock to Thailand every year like nothing has happened. Every person that has visited Thailand knows the reason and if you have a dilemma if you should choose Thailand or some other exotic travel destination, we suggest you to read this article and make a decision.
The capital cities are usually the places where we first meet one country and its people. Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand or Krung Thep (City of Angels) as the locals call it.
Although Thailand and Bangkok can be visited during the whole year it is probably the best option to visit it during the winter, because it is very dry unlike autumn for example when it is the period of monsoons and the air has high levels of humidity. But regardless of rains and humidity the temperature is always high and 10-15 minutes after the rain everything is dry again. In Bangkok you can see a lot of friendly and pleasant people. Most of them respect the royal family so making jokes about it is not recommended. You can notice pictures of the royal family all around Bangkok. Thai cuisine which can be experienced on every corner in Bangkok is excellent, the combination of spices is perfect, you can have a snack for 0.5$ although it is better to try something a little bit more expensive because you don't know how your stomach can react to street food in a foreign country. Bangkok is a city without a classic center which could confuse tourists accustomed to European type of cities. This can be a little bit difficult in terms of orientation but you can take a tuk-tuk at any time for cheap price and go to the place you want quickly. If you are looking for a place to experience the night life and pleasures of Bangkok we suggest you visit Pat Phong district. Don't forget to visit the floating markets and take a tour to the most famous Buddhist temples in the city.
If you want to explore Thailand furthermore take a trip to Phuket. It is an island on the south, around 900 kilometers from Bangkok. This island offers some amazing tours, especially the ones to Phang Nga National Park and Phi Phi Islands. The island of Phuket doesn't have some significant cultural attractions but it is known for its beautiful nature (amazing cascading waterfalls, beautiful lookouts and one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet – Kata, Karon and Patong Beach). 20 km north of Patong beach you can visit Fantasea Show complex where you can see shows with live animals and dozens of acrobats.
Thailand is amazing and these are some of the reasons why every tourist that has visited Thailand makes plans to come back again.


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Youngest scuba instructor
Last updated: May 25, 2018 at 2:39 am
Dennis H. Hocker (USA) became the youngest scuba instructor at age 17 in 1963 when he became a Head Instructor for the Aqua Tutus Diving Club in San Lorenzo, California.
Aqua Tutus Diving Club
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Oldest drinkable champagne… and beer?
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In 2010, Swedish divers recovered 145 bottles of champagne and five bottles of beer from the 170-year-old Föglö wreck south of the Åland [...]Read More
First saturation dive under polar ice
By Jeffrey Gallant | Apr 7, 2017
Jim English (Memorial University, Canada) and Bob Wicklund (Manager Hydrolab, USA) — Arctic IV Expedition led by Dr. Joe MacInnis in Resolute Bay [...]Read More
First mixed gas dives under polar ice
By Jeffrey Gallant | Apr 7, 2017
Doug Elsey (Canada) — Arctic IV Expedition led by Dr. Joe MacInnis in Resolute Bay, Nunavut (Canada), May 1974. Elsey descended to 67 m [...]Read More
Coldest seawater
By Jeffrey Gallant | May 23, 2017
Seawater with an average salinity of 35 ppt (parts per thousand) freezes at -1.94°C (28.5°F). The coldest seawater ever recorded at −2.6 °C (27.3 °F) was found in a stream under [...]Read More
Oldest shipwreck ever found
By Jeffrey Gallant | Apr 23, 2017
14th or 13th century B.C. — Uluburun, Turkey. The wreck was discovered by a Turkish sponge diver Mehmet Cakir at a depth of 46 m (150 ft) in 1982. It is [...]Read More
Deepest underwater artist
By Jeffrey Gallant | Apr 11, 2017
40 m (130 ft) — André Laban (France) painted (oil on canvas) at the depth of 40 m off the island of Corsica in 1971 [...]Read More
Largest diveable liner [Recreational depth]
By Jeffrey Gallant | Apr 23, 2017
The Soviet ocean liner and cruise ship Mikhail Lermontov lies on its starboard side at depths ranging from 12 m (40 ft) to 38 m (125 ft) in the Marlborough Sounds [...]Read More
First diver to film frilled shark
By Jeffrey Gallant | Apr 7, 2017
Divers from the Awashima Marine Park, filmed a frilled shark near the surface in Numazu, south of Tokyo, after it was captured on January 21, 2007 [...]Read More
Deepest shipwreck ever found
By Jeffrey Gallant | Apr 23, 2017
18,904 ft (5,762 m) — SS Rio Grande, South Atlantic. The Rio Grande was a German blockade runner sunk by US naval ships off Northeast Brazil in 1944. It [...]Read More
Oldest diver (Men)
By Jeffrey Gallant | Nov 30, 2017
95 — Ray Woolley (United Kingdom) celebrated his 95th birthday on the wreck of the Zenobia in Lanarca, Cyprus, on August 28, 2018. The dive lasted 44 minutes with a maximum [...]Read More
Highest tides
By Jeffrey Gallant | May 23, 2017
Burntcoat Head, Bay of Fundy (Canada) — The tidal range of Minas Basin in Nova Scotia is 17 m (55.8 ft). A record spring tide of 21.6 m (71 ft) was reportedly observed during a tropical [...]Read More
Longest underwater human chain [Women]
By Jeffrey Gallant | Aug 3, 2018
86 — The group of women led by Divetech Grand Cayman, was linked in a human chain off Lighthouse Point to celebrate Women's Dive Day on July [...]Read More
Constant weight AIDA [CWT | Men]
By Jeffrey Gallant | Apr 6, 2017
130 m (426.5 ft) — Alexey Molchanov (Russia) dove to the record depth in Dean's Blue Hole, Bahamas, during the OriginECN Vertical Blue Freediving [...]Read More
Heaviest crustacean
By Jeffrey Gallant | May 5, 2017
Atlantic lobster (Homarus americanus) — A specimen weighing 20.14 kg (44 lbs 7 oz) was captured in Nova Scotia (Canada) in 1977. Based on observations made [...]Read More
Highest tsunami
By Jeffrey Gallant | May 23, 2017
The Lituya Bay megatsunami, which reached a height of 524 m (1,719 ft) above sea level on July 9, 1958, was caused by an earthquake with a moment magnitude of 7.8 and a [...]Read More
Jeffrey Gallant is the Editor-in-Chief and Records Keeper of the Diving Almanac. He is also a contributing editor of DIVER Magazine, and the scientific director of the Greenland Shark and Elasmobranch Education and Research Group (GEERG). Jeffrey started diving in 1982.


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Colour consists of three elements: value (odtien), hue, and chroma (intenzita). You choose from all three of these elements when using a colour picker in Photoshop:
Every colour comes with baggage - emotions and connotations that we get from nature, from society, from science, etc. The colour of an object changes how we think of it, because of these mental associations. A white swan feels more pure than a brown duck, a red rose expresses love better than a yellow one. A black crow feels meaner and dirtier than a budgie. This is called color symbolism, and it's very strong, even though it's false.
Some psychologists use these connotations to evaluate patients, such as children, by what colour crayons they choose to draw with. Blue means depression, red anger, yellow fear, purple inferiority, orange immaturity, pink weakness, grey depression, and black menace. The only healthy colour a kid can use these days is green...
I hope you can all see the folly of judging someone's mental health before they've even started a drawing. I mean, if they're calm enough to sit down and draw something, that's a good sign. And, it's crucial to remember, despite all the possible meanings that colours can have, the context is key. A red rose and red blood are not the same thing. So, here's the baggage:
1. White and light backgrounds feel like day, so they feel safe, because we see well during the day. White symbolizes light, life, and hope.
Alcove, by Eva Gonzales
It's hard to imagine any monsters hiding under this bed.
2. There are exceptions, based on context. The arctic is white, but very scary because the cold can kill you, plus polar bears. Cold and isolation can change the meaning of any colour:
Holiday, by Zach Graves
Mayberry Street, Hidden, by Heather Horton
Note, in both the pictures above, the figures dress in black and turn away from us, so they're serious and aloof, increasing the isolation.
If we're escaping from prison, a white spotlight becomes terrifying.
3. Black represents darkness and mystery, so a black background feels scary and tense.
Diner, by Mikko Kinnunen
Mothers, by Kathe Kollwitz
Portrait of a Young Man, by Giovanni Boldini
The black background above gives a sense of mystery to the man in the portrait, making him more interesting. We don't know where he is. Our only information is the introspective look on his face. What's he thinking?
4. Bright shapes tend to glow more in black backgrounds. If you link your darks together, "shapewelding" them, they can frame your light areas and make them stand out.
Story Time, by Elin Danielson-Gambogi
Note how the man's coat, his chair, and the shadow under the table all merge together, so that you look up at the contrast of the lamp and the woman's face.
Here's another simple example:
Girl in a Black Hat, by Giovanni Boldini
Notice how her hat and clothing blend into a black background?
5. Part of this has to do with simplifying your value scale to only 5 or so values. A painting that does this has "breadth". The fewer separate values you use, the clearer it becomes.
Choco Jungle Sketch 3, by Luc Desmarchelier
You can limit down to 3 or even 2 values. It's a trade-off between clarity and realism.
Sketch by Louis Glanzman
6. Both black and white can symbolize death. We wear black to funerals, but in India and Korea, they wear white. Bones are also white.
7. Red reminds us of blood and fire.
Rib of Beef, by Gustave Caillebotte
Face Lit by Fire, by Laura Sanders
Red's an energetic colour that adds life to any subject:
Chanel, by Heather Horton
Blood red can also serve as a warning, putting us on alert, even if there's no good reason:
David's Studio Sunset, by Heather Horton
8. Yellow reminds us of the sun.
Yellow Sea with Small Steamships, by Emile Nolde
Anything that's yellow gives us this same sense of energy and joy.
The Little Yellow Horses, by Franz Marc
9. Blue reminds us of the sky and water.
Departure-Arrival, by Rachel Constantine
10. Objects that have the same colour and/or shape in a picture also connect together. But the connection to colour is even stronger.
Huntsman & Herdsman, by Katherine Stone
Do you see how the cat and the boy seem to belong together in the painting above? Notice that they have the same colour hair. Would the two have such a close, loving relationship if the cat were some different colour? Would you immediately read them as being a family?
Here's an example where the woman seems to belong in this bed because her white pajamas match the white sheets:
Here's an example where the woman seems to belong in this bed because her white pajamas match the white sheets:
Gayle Somewhere Else, by Heather Horton
In this next work, the couple feels to fit together because their feet are the same colour - and they're the only warm, orange colour in the work:
Amelia & Avalyn, by Heather Horton
11. Value is the most important to the success of a composition. Great colours can't save a poor value design with no tonal structure. Think of the design in only black and white and see if it works. Then it'll still work with a full range of colours and values. It will read well even from a great distance.
The Offering, by Steven Hickman
In the painting above, Steven Hickman begins with a black and white sketch, then paints his idea in black and white on a canvas, and then adds colour at the end.
12. James Gurney argues that a subject is more pleasing when it satisfies what he calls the windmill principle of value, based on Rembrandt's famous painting of a windmill.
The Windmill, by Rembrandt van Rijn
If you look at each of the four sails, and compare it to the sky value, you'll find each is different: light against light, dark against dark, light against dark, and dark against light.
It's a great way to marry a subject to its background. It gives a sense of complete interaction, every piece contrasting in a different way, like a motif in a Bach fugue.
13. If that's too hard for you, a simpler idea, common in landscape painting is to change the lighting of the foreground, either to or from light to shadow. This emphasizes depth, and is a great way to create focal points (see next lesson).
Grove by a Pond, by Ivan Shishkin
Forest Interior, by Ivan Shishkin


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Surly Squirrel (Will Arnett) and the gang are back. We are once again in Oakton where the evil mayor has decided to bulldoze Liberty Park and build a dangerous amusement park in its place. Surly and his ragtag group of animal friends band together to save their home, defeat the mayor, and take back the park.
Official Site: thenutjob.com
Director: Cal Brunker
Writer: Scott Bindley, Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen
Producer: Harry Linden
Cast: Will Arnett, Katherine Heigl, Maya Rudolph, Bobby Moynihan, Gabriel Iglesias, Jackie Chan, Jeff Dunham, Bobby Cannavale and Isabela Moner
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The ale is flowing once again at an Idridgehay pub which closed five years ago, only to be saved by a community campaign and a new owner.
The Black Swan, on Cliffash Lane, has been overflowing with festive spirits since reopening on December 1.
New owner Dan Tomlinson, 27, said: "It's been a good first month and we've been really busy. We had a great New Year's Eve, and a full-house on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
"There's been so much support from the local community. Everybody is chuffed to have their pub back again."
The business closed in 2012 having most recently been a French restaurant, and village residents feared the building, which dates to 1827, would be turned into other uses when it was sold to a property developer.
It successfully campaigned to have it protected by Amber Valley Borough Council as an asset of community value, and fought the developer's appeals all the way to a legal tribunal in 2015.
The pub's future was finally secured when Dan and his dad, also a property developer, bought the building last July and spent the rest of the year refurbishing the premises.
It is Dan's first pub, having previously worked in the Bluebell Inn at Farnah Green, which is owned by his uncle.
Dan said: "It's just something I fancied doing, I enjoy the work. We've done a full restoration and put a new bar and cellar in. It was a push to get it open on time, but we did.
"Thanks to all the locals for their support. I hope they'll continue to enjoy what we're doing."
The six real ales are complemented by a huge variety of gins, bar meals, a la carte dining and an open fire.
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Hope everyone had a GREAT weekend! I sure did! Am so excited on all the crafting I've been getting done, love it!
Here's some cute treat bags I made for Halloween and they are just adorable. The lovely Patsy designed them. They really are just the cutest little bags and can be so versatile!
Lots more coming this week, so be checking back! Until next time... happy crafting!


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Unusual Fire in Yankton
It sounds like a scene from "Caddyshack." But this time it's not Carl Spackler going after the critter. Firefighters in Yankton, SD. were called to extinguish an unusual blaze that involved an apparent small animal and a smoke bomb.
The Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan reports that a resident who noticed a large hole had been dug in his yard overnight dropped a smoke bomb down the hole Sunday afternoon to scare off the varmint. The result was flames shooting from the ground.
Officials believe the animal might have chewed or clawed its way through a gas line, and the smoke bomb ignited the fumes. Firefighters monitored the scene for nearly an hour until a gas company employee clamped off part of the line to extinguish the blaze.
The resident suffered minor burns.


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Union Building the Slow Way at T-Mobile
One down, thousands more to go.
Workers at a T-Mobile-owned store in Harlem voted 7-1 to join the Communication Workers of America. That's a long way from signing up a major company in an industry that is tilted heavily against unions, but for the CWA it's a start.


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Medical marijuana privacy breach sparks lawsuit
Envelopes marked 'Marijuana Medical Access Program' sent out to users across Canada
A Halifax law firm has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Health Canada, accusing the federal department of violating the privacy of medical marijuana users.
Last week, the federal government began sending letters to all those in the medical marijuana access program, explaining upcoming changes that roll out April 1.
The problem is the return address on the outside of the envelope was clearly marked with 'Marijuana Medical Access Program,' and included the user's name and address.
That has some medical marijuana users crying foul, saying Health Canada has jeopardized their privacy, even their safety and job security.
One Nova Scotia man who is allowed to grow his own marijuana said many of his friends and family don't even know he's part of the program.
He's one of 40,000 Canadians across the country who can legally possess medical marijuana. Now, he's not sure who has learned he uses the drug.
"It said medical marijuana access program, right on the letter that was sticking right out of the mailbox for anyone who walked up on my step to see," he said. "Could have been a neighbourhood kid knock on my door, trying to sell tickets to a raffle, that seen that sticking out of there."
The man doesn't want to be identified, in part to keep his family safe. He's also worried about losing his job, where a security clearance is required.
Health Canada has apologized for the gaffe, calling it an administrative error. It is refusing to comment on the legal action.
McInnes Cooper lawyer David Fraser is representing some medical marijuana users and has filed a lawsuit that seeks class-action status in the Federal Court of Canada.
Fraser cautions it could take years to work its way through the courts. The action alleges the privacy of tens of thousands of Canadians was violated.
"Individuals are experiencing significant anxiety about their own security, the safety of their families," Fraser said in an interview. "In many cases, these are people who have small children in their homes. It also includes the elderly."
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Apple has opened the 10th and 11th of its first 25 Apple Stores, with the Germantown, TN and Albany, NY stores having opened this past weekend. Observer Kelly Thomas attended this weekendi opening of the Germantown location, and he took some images of the event and posted them at his Web site. From the description at the site:
It was time to do something foolish.
Sometimes foolish can be fun if careful plans are crafted. Leaving small town USA and driving 4 hours to get a free T-shirt from Apple Computer is foolish. Leaving small town USA and driving 4 hours through heavy rain mostly in the dark to get a free T-shirt from Apple Computer is insane.
There are 22 images of the event (23 counting an image of Graceland), along with captions, at Kellyis Web site. Some of them show the downpour and the line of people that lined up anyway. Two of them show the "controversial" signs. Thanks to Kelly Thomas for the note about his images.


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The demise of Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness has severely slowed down my acquisition of obituaries. Random Acts provided lots of contacts with local volunteers who could go into local libraries and get copies for free or for a minimal sum of money. Sans Random Acts, I've been forced to dig deeper for newspapers.
In the case of Missouri, The State Historical Society of Missouri seems to have swept up all of the newspapers in Missouri and you have to go to them to get almost anything you want from a newspaper in Missouri. The Saint Louis Public Library has the Post Dispatch, but if you want anything outside of Saint Louis, you have to go through the society.
Until recently, I've resisted in part because when you read about the process it seems so drawn out. You can make only one request at a time. You must wait until they answer your current request before you can make your next request. They notifying you via email with an obit or a note of regret that they couldn't find it.
Obituaries for non members are $15 and $5 for members. Membership is $25. I have more than a few obituaries to pursue in Missouri; therefore, being a member would save me lots of cash. I just needed to be prepared to order the obits as quickly as possible. So I joined up and sent my first request.
The response took quiet a bit of time. I immediately started counting weeks and looking at how many obits I had to order. At the slow rate of response, my membership would run out before I had exhausted my list of needed obituaries. But I had already joined, so I sent in my second request. Turnaround time was about a week and half for the second request. The third request had a similar response time...much improved!
So if I had to characterized my experience, I have to say a slow start but rapidly improving. I'm still not sure I'll get all the obits I need during my one year membership but I'm more hopeful than I was.
To see details from the most recent obit, go to the Find A Grave memorial for William Robert McMillan (82016524). Meanwhile, I'm typing up my next request.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
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What's Hot for 2005
- What's Hot for 2005
- the secret to portable movies
- why apple iwork really matters
2005 is off to a good start, with all sorts of new products introduced at the annual consumer electronics show and at macworld in january, from digital audio players and cameras to giant displays. for full coverage, check out https://go.pcmag.com/ces.
although there was no one breakthrough product, i did see a number of great-looking, evolutionary products, such as samsung's 102-inch plasma display. here's a roundup of some of the emerging trends to watch for this year.
wearable technology: slowly but surely, technology is becoming a fashion statement. take the next-generation smart watches from companies like fossil, suunto, and swatch, which use the msn direct service to receive news, weather, and sports updates. they're not svelte, but they are considerably thinner than they were last year. then there's the philips keychain-size device that takes photos and short movies and plays mp3 files. oakley has a very cool pair of sunglasses with an mp3 player. and deja view has a tiny camera you attach to your glasses or hat that records everything you do. press a button to save the last 30 seconds, so you never miss anything. yes, it's a little geeky.
wireless matters: just about every product at ces had some way of distributing content wirelessly. kodak's easyshare-one camera can upload photos directly from wi-fi hot spots, and zigbee is a new solution for wirelessly connecting consumer-electronics devices in your home. meanwhile, wireless usb is hugely popular, and bluetooth is making a comeback in mobile phones and accessories. we still have too many different wireless standards, but the good news is that all these technologies are really getting better.
hd on the way: prices are starting to fall in all the hd display technologies: plasma, lcd, and dlp projection. dlp may be the best deal out there today for a very large screen. but lcd prices are falling fast, and by the end of the year i expect to see 23-inch displays for under $1,000. for your desktop display, this is the year to start thinking about putting in two 17-inchers side by side. it's an amazing way of working.
you're also likely to hear more about "true hd" this yearthat is, 1,920-by-1,080 progressive displays. some of the new screens from lg.philips lcd and samsung look fantastic. there's also lots of activity on the content side, with both the hd-dvd and the blu-ray camps demonstrating prototypes and wooing hollywood studios. i can see advantages to both technologies, but content is the crucial issue. as consumers, we would be better off with just one standard, but that looks increasingly unlikely.


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Improving Pathways to Transit for Persons with Disabilities
"Persons with disabilities can achieve greater freedom when they have full access to a variety of transit modes. Expanded access allows mobility and independence in their daily lives. But this can only be achieved when the pathways to transit – the infrastructure and conditions in the built environment – allow full access to transit stops, stations, and vehicles. (...) This research study explores, through case studies, efforts that have improved pathways to transit."
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|Almost as good as Vienna
I saw on TV today that the World Health Organization has said that processed foods such as ham, bacon and hotdogs cause cancer. This therefore may be my last blog so I thank you all for reading. I have bacon and eggs in the fridge and will have my last meal tonight.
The Colts gave another stupendously inadequate performance yesterday so they will probably have to sack the coach. When players play really badly they always sack the coach. It's a bit like when horses win races they give the prize to the owner. If the horse is really lucky it gets extra oats and does not get shot.
I have never understood why they shoot horses. My late (and former) brother-in-law had a succession of really bad horses (this came after his really bad greyhound period). He once persuaded me to have a modest wager on one of the moth-eaten nags that he owned (you can bet the house on it he said) but I – having been through the greyhound period -was unlikely ever to bet anything much on a dog or horse owned by my brother –in-law.
Anyway the horse – the name of which I cannot remember – probably something like Bag of Bones – broke its leg and was shot on the spot. How is that for the double whammy!
A waiter in the airport at Washington asked me where I came from and when I said that I came from Indianapolis he asked me how I felt about the really stupid and abysmally awful fake punt stuff up that lost the Colts the game last week. I said I – like millions of football fans – had no idea what it was or why it was done or what it was trying to achieve. The coach does not know either – so what chance do I have.
I have started feeding the birds again. Well I have started putting seed out anyway but they have not yet found it. I have not fed them all winter so that they do not get lazy and lose their bird-like habits. I imagine word will soon spread and we will have another Alfred Hitchcock winter.
I have sort of fed the squirrels spasmodically but will now keep the corn topped up.
I think Cate is about to go to Germany. She had a wonderful time in Holland – which is indeed a beautiful country – and I know because I cycled most of it at full speed behind a crazy bike guide who was fixated about getting from point A to point B as soon as possible.
Stop at any time and take a photo she said. What she did not say was that she was not going to stop and that if you did you would have to go like the hounds of hell were after you to catch the group. So I took many photos of Holland with one hand on the camera – while riding at full speed.