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Amazon has officially announced the expansion of the Amazon.in into new categories – smartphones, mobile phones, cameras, accessories and the Kindle E-readers. These come additionally to books, music and TV shows. This is certainly good news for the gadget lovers, particularly the deal hunters among them! We checked out the new gadget categories and found that the deals are rather enticing.
It is a market: A congregation of popular sellers
In what is a major coup for Amazon.in, the e-commerce giant has managed to get popular sellers on board. The fact that sellers like UniverCell, Croma Retail and JJ Mehta are on board with their gadgets deals, they also bring their own loyal customers and a well-cultivated reputation with them. This should put most customers at ease, at least as far as "is it a known seller?" apprehensions are concerned. The simple fact is, none of these sellers would want their reputation tarnished by a bad review from the customer.
The more popular the seller, the safer it is to buy from them. Yes, there will always be a lesser known seller maybe offering a slightly lower price or quicker shipping and delivery times, but we would suggest taking the safer option, and the little extra money that you may pay or the extra one or two days that you may have to wait is worth it for the security that the order will be okay.
Ratings: The customer rates the product, and the seller
Transparent and globally rather well-trusted, customer reviews and ratings for the product are great indications about the quality of product. These reviews are shown on the product landing page, and everyone can read them. Here, the customer can also rate the experience of buying from this particular seller. It is always better to read through the product reviews before placing the order, just to get an idea of what other buyers have experienced - both with the product and also possibly with the order fulfillment, good or bad.
Finding the best price: The tricks
On every product page, on the right hand side, you will see a box titled "More Buying Choices", which lists some other deals the rival sellers may be offering. The prices are mentioned as well, for a quick reference. We have noticed that many times, you might just find a better deal here.
Sorting: Making shortlisting, easier
Once inside a category, straight from the homepage, you see rather helpful and detailed sorting option on the left side of the page, stacked vertically. For example, in the smartphones "Department", you can sort the listing by operating system, brand, camera resolution, latest arrivals, price and even the sellers. This is a rather neat set of options, and we really like the last option of sorting by sellers. Going back to the earlier point of renowned brands should ideally be preferred, this does make that job easier.
Amazon Fulfilled: Taking charge of the order
Though not all, a lot of products in the store carry the label "Amazon Fulfilled". This means that irrespective of the seller, Amazon takes charge of your order till it reaches your doorstep. These orders are dispatched from Amazon's own fulfillment centre, after procurement from the actual seller. Amazon.in says that the delivery in most pin code areas will be done in 2-4 business days, and certain regions may see extended delivery times of 5-10 business days.
As a rule, all orders above Rs. 499 for "Amazon Fulfilled" products get the free shipping benefit, but as a promotional scheme, this has been extended to all "Amazon Fulfilled" products.
For almost every product, you will find listings that are tagged "Amazon Fulfilled" and some that aren't. We would always recommend going for the former, even though you may find that the price may be lower in the latter. Unless the seller is someone well known, like a Croma, for example. The knowledge that Amazon is going to ensure that the product is delivered to you, as per their standards of quality, is something that is a lot more valuable, in most cases.
The other orders are fulfilled directly by the sellers, and while we are not for one second saying that they cannot be trusted, we personally would feel a lot more assured if the product is shipped from Amazon's side.
Delivery: Depends on where you stay
Delivery times for Amazon Fulfilled products is pegged at 2-4 business days, for most cities. However, Amazon.in clearly mentions that certain pin codes will witness longer delivery times, somewhere in the 5-10 business days region.
For products shipped by the sellers directly, the customer has the option of selecting between two shipping methods - the first delivers in 2-4 business days, and the second in 4-7 business days. For this category also, certain areas will get the delivery completed in between 5-14 business days.
Shipping costs: Competition dictates the tag
Sellers have the freedom to set shipping and delivery charges for the products, and these are mentioned on the product page before you place the order. As a rule, Amazon Fulfilled products, with orders above Rs 499, are eligible for free shipping. However, for other products shipped directly by the sellers, they have the freedom to set the shipping cost for the orders. There is no need to fret though - the way the market works (competition and all!), no seller can ideally quote ridiculous shipping costs for the products they are selling.
We hope this guide will be useful for you, when shopping on Amazon.in. If you have already purchased something from Amazon.in, we would like to hear about the experience. Tweet us at https://twitter.com/vishalmathur85 to get in touch with the author.

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If there's a case study for how watching daily market moves can be an exercise in futility, today's a good example. Looking at a popular investing website earlier, I saw headlines trumpeting how stocks were on the rise after manufacturing data were released. Upon refreshing my browser hours later, a new lead headline had emerged: "U.S. Stocks Fall After Manufacturing Data."
Huh? Good manufacturing data?
Those two headlines might not be as nonsensical as they first seem. In Asia, the Hang Seng
Bad manufacturing data
However, as data from the United States rolled in, the mood changed. In the U.S., readings from the Institute of Supply Management caved in, from 53.5 in May to 49.7 in June. That's a sizable drop, but it's important because a level of 50 is the line between expansion and contraction. It's also important because Bloomberg's estimates from economists called for a reading of 52. When it comes to short-term market moves, expectations are everything, and these readings definitely were well below what investors expected.
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And so it goes in this big global economy. While the United States looks like a bright spot one day as investors fret over the eurozone collapsing and China's growth rapidly slowing, the next day trouble signs emerge in the United States while data out of China and Europe are positive.
As far as today goes, investors seem to be largely shrugging off U.S. manufacturing and focusing on the global positives. The Dow Jones
In company news, the big announcements today all center on M&A. Dell's
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When looking at economic data like today's, the important thing to remember is that trying to keep up, or even trade on, particular economic data is an exercise in futility. With conflicting data points out on a nearly daily basis, it's important to look at more structural issues like whether the euro is built for the long-term or whether China's economy can properly make the jump from a reliance on infrastructure and investments to a reliance on consumer spending. From there, your job is to find great companies that have the best shot of long-term success even if the global economy hits more speed bumps.
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This week, the title character himself takes the reins...
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Having amassed $307,000, Barbara Yaroslavsky continues to lead the fund-raising race among candidates for the 5th District City Council seat, according to campaign statements released last week.
Mike Feuer ranked second in the amount raised, with $267,000, including $90,500 in matching funds.
Yaroslavsky's fund-raising edge is the latest evidence that she continues to lead in the four-candidate race to fill the seat left vacant when her husband, Zev Yaroslavsky, resigned in December to become a member of the Board of Supervisors.
The primary election is April 11, and the general election is June 6. The district stretches from the San Fernando Valley to the Westside.
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You can read all about the "brooding alt-rocker" here.
And hearty congratulations to the five wittiest wordmongers who came up with some top notch Dubya captions for the pic below and will be receiving a copy of Binder's album for their efforts.
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Claire Underwood: "Watch my lips…global warming is a myth!"
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text: Robert W. Tkach, director of transmission systems research at Alcatel-Lucent Bell Laboratories' Crawford Hill, N.J., facility, received the 2008 John Tyndall Award during Tuesday's plenary session at OFC/NFOEC (Optical Fiber Communication Conference & Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference) in San Diego. The award, given jointly by the Optical Society of America (OSA) and IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society (LEOS) and endowed by Corning Inc., is the highest professional honor in the optical telecommunications industry, presented annually to an individual for contributions to optical telecommunications. Tkach, who will receive a glass sculpture and $3800 in cash, was honored for his pioneering research in high-capacity transmission systems and networks, including the invention of nonzero dispersion fiber dispersion management of optical fiber nonlinearities, fundamental technologies that are the basis of high-capacity wave division multiplexing systems. Before joining Bell Labs, he was chief technical officer at Celion Networks,a division manager of the Lightwave Networks Research Div. at AT&T Labs and a member of the technical staff at AT&T Bell Labs. He has received numerous awards, including the Thomas Alva Edison Patent award from the Research and Development Council of New Jersey. Tkach has served as chair and general co-chair of the Optical Fiber Communications Conference steering committee, vice president of the Optical Internetworking Forum, associate editor of the Journal of Lightwave Technology and a member of the IEEE/LEOS board. He is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America, the IEEE and AT&T. The John Tyndall Award is named for the 19th-century UK physicist who characterized the scattering of light by dust and large molecules in the air (now known as the Tyndall Effect), among other acheivements.


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Brain Fog In Women
Brain Fog in Women
If you find yourself confused at times, and the words you are hearing are getting jumbled in your mind, you may be experiencing brain fog. Read this article to know a little more about it and see how you can best deal with this condition.
Have you ever experienced having difficulty answering simple questions like: "Where do you want to eat?" You know you've heard each word clearly but somehow, you can't understand what they mean. It takes you more than a few seconds to answer. Why is this so? Is there something wrong with my brain? Well not exactly. What you just experienced is called brain fog.
What is Brain Fog?
It is not a medically recognized condition but, it perfectly describes the feeling of forgetfulness, confusion, lack of focus and lack of mental clarity. It is really as if a fog has settled in your brain, making it very hard to understand and process the information it just received. The worst thing that can happen is when a you'll have an episode of foggy brain at work and it messes up your productivity.
What Causes Brain Fog?
There seems to be quite a few factors that trigger the condition. Brain fog in women can be caused by menopause. Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center published a study in the "Journal Menopause" that confirms what has long been a common complaint of women going through menopause – memory lapses.
According to researcher Miriam Weber, PhD, one of the neuropsychologists at the university, "If a woman approaching menopause feels she is having memory problems, no one should brush it off or attribute it to a jam-packed schedule."
In one website, "The Perimenopause Blog", Magnolia Miller, a certified healthcare consumer advocate in Women's Health identified the causes of menopause brain fog as thyroid dysfunction, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue, unbalanced hormones, stress, insomnia, and any combination of the mentioned conditions.
Brain fog in women is not confined to the premenopausal stage as it can also be experienced during their child bearing years. In fact, brain fog is often called baby brain because a woman experiences it as she carries, delivers and takes care of her baby after delivery. Some say that this is because of all the "googoos" and "gaagaas" mothers are doing with their babies but it's really all about something else.
Experts believe that it's the combination of the stress of the recent child birth, the sleepless nights that follow right after, and the frequent sleep interruptions for diaper changes that's causing both mental and physical fatigue.
Chandler Marrs, PhD confirms that pregnant and postpartum women tend to exhibit detectable cognitive deficits across multiple domains and that these memory problems were linked to both the excessively high hormones of late pregnancy, the low hormones following delivery and the large changes in hormone concentration from pregnancy to postpartum.
According to Jens Pruessner, director at the McGill Centre for Studies in Aging, brain fog on women during late pregnancy and childbirth is cause by the excess of "steroid hormones" such as cortisol which is necessary for fetal development but causes some negative effects on cognitive ability.
He says; "Cortisol is our major stress hormone, so it provides you with energy to cope with any increase in demand or any threat at hand, which is a good thing but, at the same time, it shuts down the areas in your brain that would allow you to think more clearly."
How Should You Deal with Brain Fog?
The first thing you have to do is to relax and don't get stressed about it because according to the experts, brain fog is normal and you should expect it during late pregnancy, post-partum, premenopausal and menopausal stages of your life.
Read up as much about it as you can. There are many informative websites discussing brain issues and finding recounts you can relate to will support you and help you find a similar solution.
To minimize its effect you can do the following:
- Make sure to get eight hours of uninterrupted sleep and take advantage of its rejuvenating benefits to help reduce your brain fatigue during the day.
- Increase your intake of antioxidants to rid your system of free radicals that can contribute to the condition.
- Quit smoking and avoid alcohol as these vices increase the number of free radicals being produced in the body which can help cause mental confusion and poor brain health.
- Eat foods that are rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids, magnesium and Complex B vitamins as these vitamins and minerals can help reduce brain fatigue.
- Reduce your stress levels with exercise, meditation and other calming activities to help alleviate the condition of brain fog.
Are Brain Supplements Effective?
In some cases people suffering from brain fog turn to supplements to help improve focus and concentration. As with all medication, natural or not, it is important to do your research and find out as much as possible about a product and how it will work for you. Some brain supplements and nootropics have been recommended by those suffering from brain fog and have been found to help improve mental clarity. Make sure you read a variety of product reviews and information. There are many good sites around offering great advice on brain supplements and tips for helping brain fog.
Whenever brain fog hits you, always remember that it's normal and only temporary. The worst that you can do is to stress about it. Tell your loved ones exactly what you are feeling as this will help you get over this temporary confusion with the least discomfort and embarrassment.


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Havana, Cuba, Apr 19.- Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, President of the Councils of State and Ministers, assured today in his first speech after taking office that in this new legislature "there will be no room for those who aspire to a capitalist restoration," but to continue to perfect socialism.
Before the recently constituted IX Legislature of the National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP), Díaz-Canel reaffirmed that in Cuba, by decision of the people, it is only necessary to give continuity to the work undertaken since 1959, with unity among all generations.
Knowing the popular sentiment in favor of Army General Raúl Castro, the president assured that the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) will lead the most important decisions for the present and future of the nation.
Raúl, who has prepared, led and led this process with firmness, without attachment to office, with serenity, maturity, confidence and modesty, remains at the head of the country's political vanguard in his own right, he said.
He continues to be the First Secretary, as the reference point for any Cuban communist and revolutionary, and because Cuba needs him to contribute ideas, warn of any error and deficiency, he said.
He spoke about the internal management and foreign policy of the Army General at the head of the country in the last decade, when he undertook profound and essential structural and conceptual changes, as part of the process of updating the economic model.
I am aware of the concerns and expectations that such a moment like this logically provokes, but we count on the strength, intelligence and wisdom of the people, and the leadership of the PCC, the legacy of the historical leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro, and the presence of Raúl, "the current leader of the revolutionary process".
Only the PCC, the leading force of the state, guarantees unity and is the worthy heir to the trust placed in its leaders by the people, said Díaz-Canel.
At another point in his speech, the President of the Councils of State and Ministers ratified that Cuba's foreign policy will remain unchanged, because "Cuba makes no concessions, would not negotiate principles or accept conditionalities".
Díaz-Canel reaffirmed the responsibility involved in taking office, and that he will carry out "with honor and emotion the mandate of the people", with attachment to the historic generation.
With the constitution of the 9th Legislature of the National Assembly, he said, the revolutionary electoral process led by the Cuban people in recent months is coming to an end, in which the democratic, conscious and historically significant character of this step was reaffirmed.
It is a choice that emerged from the people, who will control the management and participate in the decision-making process and in the implementation of the approved policies, supported who at the same time qualified the process that today culminates as a "resounding victory and expression of the commitment in the defense of the revolutionary work".
To this trust that the people give us, there is only one way to respond, acting, creating and working tirelessly to respond to their demands and needs, he said.
The President added that that no country, like Cuba, has resisted for so many years without surrendering to the economic, commercial, military, political and media siege.
Among the struggles to defeat in the internal front, Diaz-Canel Bermudez cited our own indiscipline, errors and imperfections, and at the same time, urged to move forward without haste, but without pause, as Raul warned, towards prosperity and the conquest of a prosperous and sustainable socialism.
He noted that the priorities are defined in the Party's governing documents, in particular the country's short-, medium- and long-term development plan and guidelines.
Díaz-Canel concluded his speech by alluding to this symbolic day for the history of Cuba, in which he invited us to think about Fidel and his legacy, and to swear to defend this socialist and democratic Revolution from the humble, with the humble and for the humble "that the historical generation gives us intact". (ACN)


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Women's Club at Hagerstown
House and Garden Tour
Story by Kate Coleman
Staff Writer
A House and Garden Tour sponsored by The Women's Club at Hagerstown will be Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information, call 301-739-0870.
Those attending are asked to wear flat shoes. Smoking is not permitted, and there is no photographing within the homes.
Houses on the tour
Linden Hall
22842 Cavetown Church Road, Smithsburg
Linden Hall was built in 1847 on more than 80 acres with a mill. Present owners are Patricia and William Reecher.


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TOKYO (CBS.MW) -- Shares of NTT DoCoMo were sharply lower in Tokyo Tuesday despite media reports that it is planning to announce a $4.6 billion investment in a subsidiary of a Dutch telecom giant. Its parent NTT also lost ground.
Shares of NTT DoCoMo (NTDMY) sank 3.6 percent, or 140,000 yen, to 3.72 million yen. DoCoMo is in the final stages of talks with Dutch telecom group Royal KPN NV to take about 15 percent of KPN's cellular phone subsidiary KPN Mobile for about 500 billion yen, the Nihon Keizai daily reported.
DoCoMo's parent Nippon Telegraph and Telecommunication Corp. shares (NTT) lost 2.7 percent to 1.42 million yen, down 40,000 yen. Standard & Poor's on Monday placed its long-term ratings for both DoCoMo and NTT on CreditWatch with negative implications.
Shares of Sony Corp. (SNE) dropped 350 yen, or 2.9 percent, to 11,820 yen. Daiwa Institute of Research on Monday downgraded its rating on shares of the electronics giant to a neutral "B" from a bullish "A".
Shares of Fujitsu Ltd. (FJTSY) tumbled 5.1 percent, or 170 yen, to 3,140. Taiwan's leading chipmaker Winbond Electronics Corp. announced Monday that it will join the next-generation chip development project led by Fujitsu and Toshiba Corp.
Shares of Casio Computer Co. (CSIOY), however, jumped 4.7 percent, or 56 yen, to 1,241. Shares got a boost after the company announced Monday that its consolidated pretax profit has zoomed 130 percent to 14 billion yen ($129 million) in the year ended March, thanks to strong sales of small and medium-size liquid crystal displays and other electronic parts.
Shares of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. (KWHIY) climbed 5 yen, or 4.3 percent, to 121 yen. Investors welcomed local newspaper's report that the company plans to spin off its shipbuilding division as early as October 2001 aiming to boost its efficiency.
In Seoul, shares of Hyundai Motor Co. (HYMZF) dropped 600 won, or 5.2 percent, to 11,000 won. Shares lost ground despite Monday's company announcement that it and the U.S.MSC Software Corp. (MNS) have formed a million dollar partnership to reduce cycle times in Hyundai's vehicle development process.
Shares of Samsung Electronics Co. (SSNGF) fell 7,000 won, or 2.1 percent, to 32,100. Samsung announced Monday that it has begun commercial production of 256-megabit flash memory chips. The company expects sales of the chips to reach $400 million this year and climb to $800 million in 2001.
Separately, Samsung and Australia's Telstra is expected to make an announcement regarding Sydney Olympic Games later today.
Telstra Corp. shares (TLS) dropped 14 cents, or 2.0 percent, to 6.73 Australian dollars. Australia's competition watchdog said Monday the nation's Federal Court upheld a decision, which would force Telstra to open up its cable network to rival pay television operators.
In Hong Kong, shares of China Southern Airlines (ZNH) slid 1.3 percent or 2 cents to 1.49 Hong Kong dollars. On Monday, China's largest airlines announced that it finished the second phase of a $10 million project with Sabre Holdings Corp. (TSG) to build a centralized operation control system for the airline in Guangzhou, China.
Shares of China's number one computer maker Legend Holdings (LGHLY) sank 2.9 percent or 25 cents to 8.35 Hong Kong dollars.
Old economy companies benefited from the tech sell-off. Shares of local broadcasting station Television Broadcasts Ltd. (TVBCY) rose 2.4 percent or 1.25 to 53.50 Hong Kong dollars.
Shares of local utilities firm Hong Kong & China Gas Co. ( HOKCY) rose 1.14 percent or 10 cents to 8.85 Hong Kong dollars.
Shares of Asia's second biggest Internet firm Pacific Century CyberWorks (PCCLF) slid 3.17 percent or 45 cents to 13.75 Hong Kong dollars. The firm is reportedly negotiating to sell Singapore Telecommunications a stake in CyberWorks' mobile joint venture with Australia's Telstra Corp., as well as part of Cable & Wireless HKT's fixed-line network, a Hong Kong newspaper reported Tuesday.
Shares of Singapore Telecommunications (SGTJY) rose .80 percent or 2 cents to 2.39 Singapore dollars.
Glaxo, SmithKline rise in London
Shares of pharmaceuticals giant Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham surged in London Monday on expectation that European Union regulators would give their planned merger the green light.
Just after the European markets closed the E.U. did clear the deal, which will create the world's biggest drugs maker.
Shares of SmithKline Beecham PLC (SBH) gained 34 pence, or 4.1 percent, to 868 on volume of 7.4 million.
Shares of Glaxo Wellcome PLC (GLX) ascended 75 pence, or 4 percent, to 1949 with 5.5 million shares swapping hands.
In Amsterdam, shares of Baan Holding NV (BAANF) rose 0.02 euro to 2.52 with 6.1 million shares changing hands. The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the situation, reported that Baan is close to giving up all hope of pulling off a turnaround and is devoting most of its management's time to finding a buyer.
In Frankfurt, shares of online travel operator Ebookers.com (EBKR) advanced 0.6 euro, or 3.2 percent, to 19.60 on volume of 7,144. Ebookers.com is buying Viages Dimensiones, a Spanish travel company.
Shares of telecom group QS Communications AG (QSCG) gained 1 euro, or 6.35 percent, to 16.75 on volume of 331,693. The company's inked a deal with Global TeleSystems (GTS) that will enable Global TeleSystems customers in Germany to use high speed digital subscriber line (DSL) services.
Freeserve gains as parent hires Goldman Sachs
Back in London shares of Internet service provider Freeserve PLC (FREE) jumped 30 pence, or 7.4 percent, to 437. Volume was 2.8 million. Freeserve's 80 percent owner Dixons Group PLC has appointed Goldman Sachs Group to advise on the future of its stake in Freeserve, according to weekend press reports.
Meanwhile, shares of Barclays Bank PLC (BCS) tumbled 46 pence, or 2.82 percent, to 1586. Volume was 4 million. Barclays spokesperson Rebecca Davies declined to comment on a U.K. press report that Barclays is considering making a takeover bid for, or proposing a merger with, British mortgage bank Abbey National PLC.
Shares of advertising group WPP PLC (WPPGY) shed 65 pence, or 6.7 percent, to 910 on volume of 7.5. On Friday WPP said takeover talks with Young & Rubicam Inc. (YNR) are back on. Although Reuters reported Monday that a deal should be wrapped up by mid-week, WPP said it had nothing to add to Friday's statement.
In Amsterdam, shares of telecom group KPN NV (KPN) gained initially but ended flat at 119.5 euros on volume of 3.5 million. KPN's merger talks with Spain's Telefonica SA (TEF) collapsed late Friday and KPN's now expected to seek a new partner.
Shares of Telefonica declined 1.65 euros, or 6.3 percent, to 24.35 in Madrid with 29.6 million shares swapping hands.


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I think I should write about something else.
This is not too much 'something else' because I will also be steeking the front opening (ahem, forgot about the armhole steeking, I'll be doing those too). I wanted to make a colourwork cardigan but very quickly realised that knitting with two colours is very confusing when you need to purl - the strands of yarn keep getting in the way when turning the work to the wrong side.
That proved too frustrating an obstacle so I ripped back and decided to knit this in the round instead. Much easier! Now I've got to shoulder height but I hadn't known enough to allow for vertical steek lines. Thankfully I have enough stitches to work steeks anyway - I've kept on knitting this with hardly a change in the number of stitches on my needles! I think I should even be able to work a steeked seamline on a curve. To achieve a proper underarm shaping.
This is how far I got:
I could be wrong about the curved steeking, but by heck! I am going to try. Nothing ventured nothing gained. And if nothing is lost then you haven't learnt a thing either. The risk is well worth it. At worst I'll have to re-knit the section from the underarms up and have wasted some yarn. It is Diploma Gold 4 ply which is still readily available. I've even got plenty of yarn at home, I should be fine even if I have to re-knit a quarter of this.
The colour work pattern is from a German knitting magazine I bought over there last winter. I think the top was just called Wave Crest patterned cardigan (Wellenmusterpulli), I need to check. I like the three rows when two colours are being used but I felt that only two rows of the single colour in between those sections was too short and way too much work - so I increased them to four rows. I think this makes the pattern look more even and not quite as busy. I don't follow the instructions for the garment itself, I am just using the colour work pattern.
I am not sure yet how to make the sleeves so that the pattern looks okay at the top of the arm where it meets the front and back. I may have to play around with this quite a bit. I'll see.


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Meeting was called to order by Chairman, Joe Raisian, at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Joe Raisian, Denver Spieldenner, Virginia P. Arp, Bruce Fleischmann, Bill Cooper,
Patrick Arcaro, Bill Kennedy, Wally Dunne, Debbie Vendely, and Babs Legeza.
ABSENTEES: None
GUESTS: Nic Church, Conneaut City Council President and Jim Hockaday, Conneaut City
After review of the minutes from the March 16, 2017 board meeting, it was moved by
Patrick Arcaro to approve the minutes, seconded by Wally Dunne, motion carried.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: None
Denver Spieldenner stated that he received the monthly report from the Army Corps
of Engineers regarding the Great Lakes water levels which are higher than normal.
Denver passed out a brochure we received for Drone Training if anyone is interested.
Denver announced that Bill Kennedy and he had participated this week in the Ohio EPA
Disposal of Dredged Materials Webinar. Also mentioned was David Emmerman who will
be coming here on April 26, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss this topic and the use of sand.
Denver reported that we received a notification from Ohio Sea Grant who is hosting a
Lake Erie Day for Decision Makers, Coastal County Commissioners & Mayors on August
14, 2017, to be held at F.T. Stone Laboratory which is the Ohio State University's Island
Campus on Lake Erie. An invitation is forthcoming.
Denver also passed out the Twine Line Magazine that included a report on Harmful Algae
Blooms plaguing Lake Erie and Ohio's Inland Lakes published by the Ohio Department of
Education Harmful Algae Blooms Research Initiative.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Jim Hockaday
The Chairman of the Board entertained a motion to go into Executive Session at 6:35
p.m. to discuss sales and acquisitions of property.
Bill Cooper made a motion for Executive Session at 6:35 p.m., seconded by Bill Kennedy.
Roll Call: Joe Raisian, Bill Cooper, Wally Dunne, Patrick Arcaro, Bruce Fleischmann,
Virginia P. Arp, and Bill Kennedy.
Bill Cooper made a motion to come out of Executive Session at 7:16 p.m., seconded by
Virginia P. Arp.
Regular meeting resumed at 7:17 p.m.
FINANCE REPORT: Wally Dunne
Wally Dunne made a motion to purchase a Pile Driver, not to exceed $7,000, seconded
by Bruce Fleischmann, motion carried.
Bill Cooper made a motion to amend the Appropriations for 2017 by reducing Line 243
Sewage Lift Station by $1,000 and increasing Line 257 Property Purchase by $1,000,
seconded by Patrick Arcaro, motion carried.
Bruce Fleischmann made a motion to amend the Appropriations for 2017 by reducing
Line 253 Lagoon Improvements by $10,000 and increasing Line 245 Restaurant Improve-
ments by $10,000, seconded by Wally Dunne, motion carried.
Wally Dunne made a motion to approve the March Financial Report, seconded by Bill
Cooper, motion carried.
Wally Dunne made a motion to approve the Current Bills for Payment, seconded by
Virginia P. Arp, motion carried.
Resolved #16-17…Wally Dunne made a motion to purchase a Pile Driver, not to exceed
$7,000, seconded by Bruce Fleischmann, motion carried.
Resolved #17-17…Bill Cooper made a motion to amend the Appropriations for 2017 by reducing
Line 243 Sewage Lift Station by $1,000 and increasing Line 257 Property Purchase
by $1,000, seconded by Patrick Arcaro, motion carried.
Resolved #18-17…Bruce Fleischmann made a motion to amend the Appropriations for 2017
by reducing Line 253 Lagoon Improvements by $10,000 and increasing Line 245 Restaurant
Improvements by $10,000, seconded by Wally Dunne, motion carried.
Resolved #19-17…Wally Dunne made a motion to approve the March Financial Report,
seconded by Bill Cooper, motion carried.
Resolved #20-17…Wally Dunne made a motion to approve the Current Bills for Payment,
seconded by Virginia P. Arp, motion carried.
DOCK REPORT: Debbie Vendely
32 Open docks in the Lagoon for boats 20 foot long or less, sales of $28,000 if rented at
$875 each.
5 Open transient docks in the Marina for boats 24 foot long or less, sales of $7,625 if
rented at $1,525.00 each.
6 Open jet ski docks for sales of $1,800.00 if rented at $300 each.
Final dock deposits due on April 1, 2017 are 99 % completed.
Flyers were drawn up to pass out to boaters at the public dock showing the lanes
to be used for "prepping lanes" and the lanes for "drive through" traffic.
Hopefully this will eliminate the bottleneck that occurs next to the public dock office.
Also, signs are being ordered to designate these lanes as well.
Our website is currently under reconstruction with Virginia P. Arp leading the charge.
Bill Kennedy is currently working on getting our webcams up and running.
HARBORMASTER REPORT: Denver Spieldenner
o We still need the roof repaired on the maintenance building. The contractor has been contacted.
o We are still waiting for quotes for siding and windows for the old maintenance building. We need quotes for the roof on this building.
o The south doors on the restaurant building have been painted orange by our tenant. We should have been contacted prior to them doing this.
o We have been working on storm damage for several weeks now.
o "D" and "E" docks in the Lagoon marina have been repaired and we are working on "F" dock now. We still need to repair the electric and water on these docks.
o "B" dock in the Port Conneaut Marina needs to be repaired yet. It also needs electrical and water line repairs.
o We have contacted the dock manufacturer for parts and they have been shipped and should arrive this week.
o We are tracking all material invoices and labor time to turn in to our insurance company. We have contacted our insurance rep and he has been to the jobsite.
o We have purchased a pneumatic pile driver to set the spud anchor poles on the docks. It arrived this week.
o We installed a new floating dock on "A" wall in the Lagoon marina. We still need to install standoffs on it.
o We have been talking with the contractor who is working on the Waste Water Treatment Plant. They are using our lot above the plant for equipment storage and in return they have agreed to drive "H" beam pilings on the shore end of D, E, and F docks in the Lagoon. These will be driven to a depth of approximately 30 feet. This should help stabilize these docks and help prevent further damage.
o We met with the ramp attendants to discuss the upcoming season and to review the employee handbook.
o We are making a few changes to the traffic patterns in our parking lot to make our boat launching more efficient. We will have a designated area for prepping boats and an express lane for boats that have been prepped in advance of their arrival.
o We will be meeting with the Ohio EPA on April 26th to discuss dredging and the beneficial use of the dredged material. This meeting is in our office and is at 1 p.m.
o We are getting quotes on upgraded electronic restroom door locks.
o We will be meeting with Kurtz Brothers Inc. to discuss the possibility of a bedload interceptor in our harbor to trap and recycle sediment. (mainly sand) The date for this meeting will be determined soon. We will email all CPA Board members when this is scheduled.
o We did receive the grant for channel markers and lights but we have not received these yet.
o We are working on an EPA grant for tire removal.
Joe Raisian announced that we obtained a burning permit for the CPA to burn debris
on the sandbar and at the Conneaut Boat Club.
Joe also mentioned that we had purchased asphalt grindings to spread on the Lagoon Road.
Bill Cooper and Joe Raisian gave a brief film presentation on a new Restaurant called "NOOSA"
that just opened at North East Marina in Pennsylvania. This new venture was previewed on
Channel 12 News, out of Erie.
Bill Cooper had nothing new to report.
Bill Kennedy is working on the Ohio EPA Scrap Tire Removal Grant and submitted an
application for this purpose on April 20, 2017.
LEASES: No Report
Bill Kennedy is working with several security companies to obtain proposals to repair or
replace the current webcam equipment that is no longer working due to recent storms.
Virginia P. Arp mentioned that Bill Kennedy, Debbie Vendely, and she had met with our
Website Administrator to update and reconstruct the CPA's website.
Virginia announced that many changes are being made to the website, such as promoting
our Marina with new maps, pictures, and local events.
Wally Dunne stated that Joe Raisian and he had met with Tom Messenger and Kevin
Willis from Strollo Architect Firm to look at the CPA's old maintenance building for future
renovation needs.
Joe Raisian announced that he obtained a quotation from Weather Sealco for new siding
and windows for the old maintenance building as well. Much discussion by everyone.
Joe mentioned that Wally Dunne and he had a meeting today with HZW Environmental
Consultants pertaining to various properties owned by the Conneaut Port Authority.
Denver Spieldenner stated that Joe Raisian and he recently met with Brian Hinrichs from
Foth Engineering in order to research Grants and Permits that may be acquired for our
Westside Marina. Scudder Mackey from the ODNR Office of Coastal Management and
Brian are working hand in hand to assist us. We are also looking at State Grants that are
available for the purpose of transient dockage.
The Chairman of the Board entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.,
moved by Bill Cooper, meeting adjourned.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on May 18, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at 929
Broad Street, Conneaut, Ohio.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joe Raisian, Chairman
Wally Dunne, Treasurer


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CBI asks police to take steps on Mitra's house confinement
The CBI on Friday wrote to the Kolkata Police asking it to take adequate steps complying with a court order directing West Bengal Transport Minister Madan Mitra, an accused in the Saradha scam, to remain in house confinement under police surveillance.
"We have written to the Kolkata Police to take adequate steps complying with the court order directing Mitra to be in house confinement under police surveillance till the disposal of a CBI plea for cancellation of his bail," an official said.
When contacted, Special Additional and Joint Commissioner of Police (Headquarter) Rajeev Mishra said, "As per the court order, we have already taken necessary actions in this matter."
On Thursday, the Calcutta High Court had directed that Mitra, at present admitted to a private hospital in the city, shall not move out of his house unless there was a medical emergency or requirement for investigation purposes by the CBI.


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Tuesday, 23 September 2014
Irish Chain Quilt
I finished this quilt a few months back and I've been waiting for a chance to photograph it. Today I packed it in my car, along with my camera and went on my first ever quilt photoshoot, outside of my own backyard!. My friend lives in a beautiful villa just outside of the city, with a charming veranda, wisteria coming into bloom and lichen covered fences. It was fun playing the photographer in such a beautiful location.
The Irish Chain quilt pattern is from Denyse Schmidt: Modern Quilts, Traditional Inspiration by Denyse Schmidt. The top came together in just a few days, which basically never happens in my world. Strip piecing made it so easy! I used a Westminster solid (it came in a quilt kit so I'm not exactly sure which one) for the background and the Ladder print in Fuchsia from Chicopee for the squares. I added the scrappy squares, just like the original. There are instructions on how to include the rogue squares but to achieve the same effect as the original you do need to make more rogue strips than the pattern suggests. I think the rogue prints took as long to work out as the rest of the quilt. Totally worth it though.
For the backing I pieced four of my favourite Chicopee prints. The long arm quilting was done by Donna Ward. Did you spot my Maple Leaf pillow? It was made by Adrianne, I love how it looks with my quilt!
Sunday, 21 September 2014
Weekend sewing
My Swedish Bloom flowers are pieced now, all 12 of them. They're hanging on my kitchen wall, the washi tape is working perfectly! The leaves are a bit quicker to put together, I'm hoping to finish them up in the next day or two.
How is your weekend sewing going?
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
Swedish Bloom ~ still a WIP
I've been working away on my Swedish Bloom blocks this week. I've finished the nine flower blocks that the pattern calls for but I've decided to upsize the quilt so I'm making another three flowers. This will give me the length I'm after, I haven't worked out how to increase the width, I'm thinking anything that doesn't require adding more flowers! If you have any suggestions, then I'd love to hear them!
I'm using my kitchen wall as a design wall, I love being able to see the blocks throughout the day.
Unfortunately I've now run out of the Wee Wander fabric by Sarah Jane that I'm using as the background. I've ordered some more of that print and a few Far Far Away fabrics for backing. In the meantime I'll do some cutting prep for the leaves.
And a finish! I needed a small item for my Great Pillow Fight Swap partner. I had planned to try a new pattern but in the end I went with an old favourite, Svetlana's Drawstring Bag Tutorial.
Linking up to WIP Wednesday with Lee at Freshly Pieced.
Wednesday, 10 September 2014
Swedish Bloom WIP
I never thought I'd make a bed sized paper pieced quilt. As much as I love the look of paper pieced blocks, they can be so time consuming to make and they always seem to use an excess amount of fabric. But... I am loving making these blocks. Each flower is made up of four identical quadrants, so for the first time ever I'm chain piecing paper piecing! Four quadrants at a time. It almost feels efficient! The Swedish Bloom pattern is from one of my favourite quilting books, Patchwork, Please by Ayumi Takahashi. I've made a block a day so far, if I can keep this pace up, the flower blocks will be finished by Monday.
This quilt will go on my 7 year old daughter's bed so I'm using my treasured Heather Ross fabrics, Briar Rose and the reprint of Far Far Away. I'm planning a colour palette of pink, orange, purple and green. I love these fabrics, they're beautiful to sew with and the colours are so vibrant.
Linking up (woohoo, my first blog linkup!) with Lee at Freshly Pieced for WIP Wednesday.
Monday, 8 September 2014
Around the World Blog Hop ~ New Zealand
My friend Aylin was kind enough to tag me in the Around the World Blog Hop before I had even written my first blog post! In fact, if she hadn't tagged me, I very likely still wouldn't have written my first post, so thank you for the tag and the motivation Aylin!! Last week Aylin made a fun mosaic of our work lined up together, I think it explains why I like Aylin's projects so much, we have quite similar styles! You can see the mosaic in Aylin's blogpost here. Right now she is working on a beautiful new Diamonds in Diamonds quilt pattern, it's due to be released next week!
I love working with simple repeated blocks and I've also started experimenting a little with improv.
And I love doing really complicated paper piecing, or more truthfully, I love the result of complicated paper piecing, not the process so much.
And I'm not afraid of tricky piecing or teeny tiny pieces.
4. Why do I create what I do?
1: Where I live?
I live in Hamilton, New Zealand. With a population of 150,000, Hamilton is a small city, even by New Zealand standards. I've lived in Hamilton for 14 years now, and I absolutely love it. Through the power of online crafty communities I've met quite a few local crafty people in the last year or so, which makes it an even better place to live!
|Shoot for the Stars pillow, the pattern was based on the Broken Arrows quilt pattern by Charlotte Demesny
2. What am I working on?
I have a few swap blocks to check off my list, and a new quilt that I accidentally started (that's my second block up there) and then I plan to tackle my long list of WIPs. Top priority are the 4 quilt tops that need quilting (it's really 8 quilt tops but I'm ignoring 4 of them).
3. How does my work differ from others in its genre?
Rather than describe how my work differs, I thought I'd describe my style. I like to use low volume fabrics! I love the way low volume fabrics can tie loads of different fabrics and colours together and give it some cohesiveness. Low volume fabrics are perfect for making scrappy quilts!
|Low volume charm plus quilt, inspired by the Marcelle Medallion quilt and Ashley from Film in the Fridge's plusses quilt
I love working with simple repeated blocks and I've also started experimenting a little with improv.
|Playing with improv, sewing machine cover
|Seahorse, pattern by Joanna from Shape-Moth
|Mini Quilt, The Night Garden pattern by Sarah Fielke
4. Why do I create what I do?
I made my first quilt about 6 years ago. Making that quilt filled a creative hole in me that I didn't know I had. Now I create because I need to. It's a passion. If I'm not at my sewing machine, I'm most likely plotting my next project.
5. How does my creating process work?
My process is quite fluid. I usually make a start on an idea without having it all planned out. I like to make a test block or two and then re-evaluate. I often change my mind a few times before settling on a final plan.
I keep track of WIPs and deadlines in a notebook that I use especially for that purpose. I list everything that is due each month and projects that I'd like to work on that month.
|Courthouse Steps, a mini quilt
I keep track of WIPs and deadlines in a notebook that I use especially for that purpose. I list everything that is due each month and projects that I'd like to work on that month.
Next up on the blog hop, I've tagged two quilting bloggers that I'm lucky enough to know in real life. Deb from Deb's Doodlings, and I catch up most weeks, there is always some new fabric to share or a new make to admire. Deb is in The Great Pillow Fight swap too, she made this beautiful pillow for her partner. Those centre geese are tiny!
Megan, from Jaffa Quilts is not quite so local but not so far that she won't drive to join us. Megan has some amazing EPP skills, her stitches are perfection! I'm hoping to learn a few tricks from her! She made this version of Carolyn Friedlander's Aerial quilt pattern in Oakshott Cotton, so beautiful!
|Deb's Pillow
|Megan's version of Aerial, pattern by Carolyn Friedlander
Raspberry Kiss {Block Tutorial}
I'm not sure if this block has an official name, I'm calling it Raspberry Kiss. Below are the instructions for making one 4 1/4" finished square.
Making a pillowIf you'd like to make a 20" pillow then make 16 of these squares (4 rows of 4) and add a 2" border on all sides. My Aerial Kisses Pillow finished at 24", I used 25 of these blocks (5 rows of 5) and added a 2" border on all sides.
Resizing this blockIf you'd like to resize this block, see cutting dimensions for an 8 1/2" block and my resizing tips, at the end of this tutorial.
Directions for Making a 4 1/4" finished block
Fabric cutting
Centre cross block cut ~4 - 1 1/2" background fabric squares
2 - 1 1/2" cross fabric squares
1 - 3 1/2"x 1 1/2" cross fabric rectangle
Corner triangles cut ~2 - 3" squares
Then cut each square in half diagonally to yield 4 triangles. If you're using a directional fabric, as I have here, make sure to cut the squares in opposite directions as I've done below (that is, if you'd like the fabric to go in a uniform direction).
Directions for block assemblyUse a 1/4" seam allowance throughout.
Sew the centre cross block together.
The centre cross block should measure 3 1/2" square at this point.
Add the corner triangles.I like to lay them out before sewing them together.
The triangles need to be centred on each side. To line the triangles up accurately, I fold both the triangle and the centre block in half and finger press a crease at the centre. I like to fold each piece in opposite directions so that when lined up, they nestle inside each other. Here I've folded the centre cross block with right sides together...
and the triangle with wrong sides together.
Nestle the fold in the triangle into the fold in the cross block as shown here and sew.
Repeat the process on the opposite side so that you now have two triangles attached to your cross block.
Press your block.
Repeat the process with the two remaining triangles
Press your block.
Trim the ears.
Your first block is finished...
Make a few more!
If you use this tutorial, I'd love to know! Any questions, let me know too!
Cutting Instructions for an 8 1/2" finished block
Centre Block cut ~4 - 2 1/2" background fabric squares
2 - 2 1/2" cross fabric squares
1 - 6 1/2"x 2 1/2" cross fabric rectangle
Corner Triangles cut ~2 - 5 1/8" squares, cut these in half diagonally to yield 4 triangles (if you prefer, cut these squares a little bigger and trim the finished block back)
Notes on resizing this block.Make the centre cross block to your desired size.
To determine the cutting size for the corner triangles I found this great calculator at Quilter's Paradise for square in square blocks. In the column Select Starting Dimension select Inside Square Finished Length. Enter your centre block finished length measurement in the top drop down box and press Calculate.
The resulting Corner Square Side Length is the size to cut the two squares required for the corner triangles. If you prefer, you can cut these squares a little bigger than necessary, this will give you room to trim back.
This handy little calculator also gives you the size of your finished block!
As an example, if you base your centre cross block on 2 1/2"' squares, the centre block will finish at 6". Enter 6" as the Inside Square Finished Length. The calculator tells you to cut your corner squares to 5 1/8" and the size of your finished block will be 8 1/2".
|Screenshot of the calculator at Quilter's Paradise
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River city garden: roots & rebels garden club
Growing food and growing justice.
Fridays 3pm - 6pm at the River City Garden | Ages 7-14 | Spring 2015
Every Friday afternoon in Spring 2015, kids of all ages got their hands dirty at the River City Garden. We have been busy growing our own plants, making our own soil, and tending to our gardens. While working on our shared garden, we've learned about how the food system works and why some people don't have enough food and others have too much. While examining the insects and microbes in our healthy soil, we've considered how and why chemicals are so often used to grow our food. While producing our own sustainable source of healthy food we've questioned why Hudson doesn't have a grocery store, and discuss solutions to create lasting community food security.
What's the River City Garden? In 2014, a group of young people and adults in Hudson built a new community garden from the soil up. They invited the community in to help build raised beds, erect a fence, shovel compost and plant food that was then tended to and harvested by many families throughout the season. Stop by and take a look!
A workshop with Kaya Weidman, Laura Engelman, and Alec Butterfield.


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Spring into Summer Blanket
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A lightweight and colorful corner-to-corner blanket that is written in baby size but can be worked up to any dimensions you want, this Spring into Summer Blanket is pretty terrific! Using a yarn with long-color runs gives the self striping and reduces the need for weaving ends. Works up easily without much brain energy–perfect for relaxing on a warm Spring or Summer day!
The pattern includes:
–yarn quantities and complete materials list
–suggestions for how to easily adjust the size of your blanket
–clear and detailed instructions for working the blanket and border
–a detailed picture section with descriptions to help a beginner through
Finished items may be sold, I just ask that you give credit to me, Susan Carlson at FeltedButton.com.
This pattern may not be redistributed or copied in any way.
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News and comment on church closings and on modern Catholic life throughout the world. The practice of Catholic devotions as a remedy and in reparation will also be encouraged. If anyone has any news on any Catholic Church closures anywhere in the world, pictures and suggested links please feel free to e-mail. Also pay a visit to the extensive archives- also click on labels.
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text: Review 2015 and outlook for 2016 To all our readers We all experienced an eventful year 2015. Positive social and economical developments took place and brought big surprises but we also observed negative trends. We hope the political situation will relax so that armed conflicts in Syria can be avoided. We all want to ... Read More


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Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge, LA) Crimson Tide 10, Tigers 0The LSU vs Alabama rival game ended in a low-scoring shutout game with the final score of 10-0 maintaining the Crimson Tides undefeated 2016 record. The game was scoreless until the 4th quarter when Alabama scored a touchdown and a three-point field goal. The Tigers finished with a total of 125 yards and put up a fight against one of the best defenses in college football. The game between Crimson Tide and Tigers was an exciting and in-demand game with tickets averaging at $275.
Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Bryant Denny Stadium (Tuscaloosa, AL) Crimson Tide 30, Tigers 16In a battle of two of the top running backs in College Football, the 2015 LSU-Alabama matchup turned into a highlight reel for the Crimson Tide defense. Alabama bottled up LSU's superstar running back Leonard Fournette, holding him to only 31 total yards. On the other side of the ball Alabama's running back Derrick Henry rushed for 210 yards, and 3 touchdowns. Alabama's win put the Crimson Tide in the drivers seat in the SEC West, and gave them a 5th straight win in the Alabama vs LSU series.
Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge, LA) Crimson Tide 20, Tigers 13 OTIn a series known for fantastic finishes, this game will go down as one of the best in the history of Alabama-LSU. The underdog Tigers took it to Alabama in Death Valley, holding the Crimson Tide's vaunted running game to only 106 total yards. LSU kicker Colby Delahoussaye put the Tigers up by 3 points with under 1 minute remaining. But Alabama quarterback Blake Sims rallied the Crimson Tide, and drove down the field for a tieing field goal with only a few seconds remaining. Alabama outlasted the Tigers in overtime to keep themselves in contention for the inaugural CFP
Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Bryant Denny Stadium (Tuscaloosa, AL) Crimson Tide 38, Tigers 17 Unbeknown to the Crimson Tide that future events would keep them from a third straight National Championship appearence, the LSU Tigers posed as the Tides second to last threat. As the Tide has done for the past 3 years, they played smash mouth football taking the Tigers completely out of the picture in the fourth quarter with back-to-back touchdowns to win 38-17.
Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge, LA) Crimson Tide 21, Tigers 17 With just under a minute remaining in the game, McCarron, who vowed to win this game, found TJ Yeldon on a 28-yard screen pass for 6 points and a win over the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge. The 21-17 win kept the Tide undefeated and soaring high above the surrounding college football field of play headed straight for their 2nd straight national championship game.
Monday, January 9, 2012 at Mercedes-Benz Superdome (New Orleans, LA) Crimson Tide 21, Tigers 0 After suffering a 9-6 loss to the LSU Tigers earlier in the season, a loss that many belived should have kept the Crimson Tide out of this game, Alabama shut out LSU in a 21-0 tear of the Tigers defense. It was traditional ground-and-pound Nick Saban football as Alabama sent Trent Richardson straight at the Tigers for 96 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries.


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Dear Mexican: I'm an old fart with lily-white genes. I lived in the OC, LA and Bay Area for 20 years, yet I had scarcely any interaction with the Latino population. It wasn't because I was anti-Mexican. I was just apprehensive. I felt like I was the stranger, the one who wouldn't fit. It didn't help that I'd hear crap like, "Don't go to the barrio, man! You might end up dead!"
Strangely, it took some business trips to Monterrey and Oaxaca to change my perspective. Oh, it's people doing their best to get by, just like everyone else. Same concerns and desires. The differences between us were mostly language, world view and style. Once I got over that, I discovered I was rather comfortable there. In some ways, I fit better there than in my native culture.
Now I'm in the South and missing that large Mexican culture. I was glad when the housing boom lured Latinos here. If nothing else, I've been able to get much better Mexican food (though still a bit Americanized). It's a joy to be handed Spanish-only menus. As I approach retirement, I've developed a yearning to relocate to Mexico, but not to the resort areas or expat enclaves. I want to go as native as my limited Spanish will let me. At least I think I do. I'll give it a few months' test run, trying a few areas, before making the big jump. So, do you have any advice on the matter?
— Looking for a Peso Parachute
Dear Gabacho: So you're telling me you didn't care for Mexicans until you actually hung out with them? And now you'd rather hang out with us than your own kind? Can you tell that to the GOP presidential field? But since you're in the South, I'd stay there; the region has experienced the largest Mexican increase, percentage-wise, of any region in the U.S. Specifically, go to Louisville, and tell the U of L's pendejo president that the only gabacho who ever wore a sombrero well was Homer Simpson — and that's because his hat was made of NACHOS.
I am a fairly attractive, middle-aged black woman. Like many women who share my demographics, it is challenging for me to find interesting, attractive men — there is a shortage! However, I find myself approached by some of the least appealing males on earth: sombrero-wearing, pot-bellied, hygienically challenged, straggly mustached, snaggle-toothed, intoxicated, red-eyed, middle-aged, Mexicans. In the past few weeks, I've been approached by not one, not two, but three stanky-drunk cholos while waiting at the bus stop, or taking a walk. They approach me, speaking rapid, drunken Spanish. I can't catch everything they're saying, but I get the general idea! I answer in English, which they pretend not to understand. My friends laugh at me, and say I must be putting out some vibe of which I am unaware. Some vibe that attracts drunk Mexicans with missing — or even worse — gold teeth. (They look a lot like the caricature for this column, only older and MUCH dirtier.) Why are these guys coming on to me? Why are they drunk in the middle of the day? There are frequently young and attractive chicas in the same vicinity — why do they come staggering up to ME, and how can I make them stop?
— Times Are Hard, but Not that Hard
Dear Negrita: What's that saying — pendeja is as pendeja does? That's all you, chula. Besides you forget that a Mexican male will go after any woman, no matter how disgusting — so congrats!
Ask the Mexican at email@example.com. Be his fan on Facebook. Follow him on Twitter @gustavoarellano or follow him on Instagram @gustavo_arellano! If you're puzzled by some of the Mexican's lingo, head to the ¡Ask a Mexican! Glossary at bit.ly/1judthF. We've also found culturally astute definitions in the Urban Dictionary, urbandictionary.com.


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Here is my make for February. I have used an oval shaped MDF piece as the base and covered it with paper from the Love and Loyalty Journal Kit. Around the edge of the base i have smudged on some bronze metallic acrylic paint. The next thing I did was cover the MDF LOVE lettering with paper from the kit also and distressed it around the edges. I added the lettering to the base and left to dry. Using a small piece of hessian I have tied a bow and added it to the plaque along with some mulberry flowers. To finish I have added some silver birch heart shapes, self adhesive pearls and ribbon to create the hanger.
Hope you like what I have created.
Hugs Tina
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Recall the Sandy Berger scandal that seemed to do an emergency deep dive under the surface of the mainstream media before it could be fully developed in the press? Well, looks like the man will get a slap on the wrist from the U.S. Justice Department for finally admitting to (after a flurry of initial denials) having purposefully removed classified documents from the National Archives, some documents of which were hidden in his clothing!
Tell me, why do we need a "Freedom of Information Act" if all you risk is a misdemeanor by removing classified materials in the pockets of your cargo pants?
Just another fine example of "Homeland Security."
UPDATE: The Associated Press (AP) is reporting that the plea bargain deal, which must be approved by the court, exempts Berger from any jail time for his misdemeanor offense. He'll only have to pay a fine of $10,000 and surrender his security clearance for three years. Meanwhile ...
He returned most of the documents, but still missing are some drafts of a sensitive after-action report on the Clinton administration's handling of al-Qaida terror threats during the December 1999 millennium celebration.
Looks like the Justice Department really played hardball.


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Plug loophole in corruption law-Integrity Commission boss
STUBBORN RESISTANCE on the part of some parliamentarians to declare the assets and liabilities of their spouses to the Integrity Commission have prompted the corruption watchdog to request an amendment in the current law to try and plug any loopholes in terms of inaccurate reporting.
Parliamentarians are required to make annual declarations to the Integrity Commission of their assets, income and liabilities, as well as that of their spouses and children.
In Section 38 (1) of the Integrity Act, the law states that a statutory declaration shall include particulars as are known to the declarant of the income, assets and liabilities of the spouse and children.
"We believe the words 'as are known' should be removed from the bill, obliging a declarant to state his spouses' assets and liabilities," chairman of the commission Justice Paul Harrison declared.
Refused to declare assets
He said some parliamentarians have refused to furnish their spouse's information claiming, "I do not know, and I am not aware".
Harrison said in a particular instance, a legislator told him that he did not "involve himself in his wife's affairs", a response the Integrity Commission chairman described as "evasive".
"The whole purpose of the declaration is to make sure that all the net worth, the assets of the declarant and the family is coming from legitimate means," Harrison stressed, while making a submission on Tuesday to a joint select committee examining the Integrity Commission Act of 2014.
The proposed law is intended to merge the Office of the Contractor General, the Integrity Commission and the Corruption Prevention Commission into a single agency with prosecutorial powers and other investigative functions to fight corruption.
Harrison explained that
previously, the majority of
parliamentarians complied in supplying the requisite
information to the commission for their spouses, but it appears that having discovered that some did not supply the
information, many have since ceased to declare.
The Integrity Commission chairman insisted that there should be a level rule for all parliamentarians, adding that at times the responses to reporting requirements "can be very creative".
MP might not know
Some committee members argued that a parliamentarian might not know all the assets and income of his/her spouse or the relationship might be estranged.
Committee member Arnaldo Brown questioned whether a lawmaker should be penalised for the unwillingness of his/her partner to supply information needed for declaration to the commission.
Committee chairman Senator Mark Golding pointed out that the safeguard provided in the bill was the term "as are known", but noted Harrison's discomfort with this provision, which seemingly creates an escape for those reluctant to report.
However, Opposition Senator Marlene Malahoo Forte contended that parliamentarians held critical positions in terms of decision-making for the country and, as such, the standard of accountability for this group should be very high.
She said there have been many allegations where a parliamentarian, "perhaps a minister, who has access to resources may choose to allocate resources along the line of a spouse or contracts or things like that, and they are enriched, and they in turn are able to enjoy a certain lifestyle".


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A group of Regnar's Relievers under the order of Captain Whalgren is traveling with a wagon of supplies from Tamran along the edge of Lake Encarthan with the eventual goal of reaching the port city of Caliphas. Still a few days from the city-town of Vellumis they stop at the farmstead of Wendel Stout and his wife Emily.
The Relievers at hand are:
Farmer John of Dale, a Human widower who fights with his trusted scythe.
Serinoth, a Half-Elf Rogue who likely carries more blades than are seen.
Stacker, a Human veteran who wields a two-handed Sword with great enthusiasm.
Din, a Half-Elf Ranger whose speed with the bow and arrow is more than remarkable and has been in the mercenary company back when it was called Roger's Relievers.
Omer Naquin, a Human whose faith in the god Erastil serves as his shield when wood and metal cannot.
The brothers Anhandrin and Bonhandrin, a Ranger and a Holy Scribe of Shelon. Young inexperienced Elves born in the Age of Man.
The current group is led by Roberto Bragachio, also called Lieutenant Bob, a Human who is on watch between barn and farmhouse on a clear night illuminated by a three-quarter moon. Bob shouts an alarm when several dozen goblins approach the Farmhouse from the nearby woods.
First there is a shrill whistling sound and the thunk of an arrow against the barn where John of Dale and Din are sleeping lightly and awake immediately. Several more arrows tipped with fire strike the barn and the dry wood catches immediately and the others who have paid their Kings Quarter to the Stouts for their hospitality awake soon after.
Immediately John of Dale pushes the laden wagon from the barn while Din takes one look at the approaching goblins and takes cover at the far edge of the barn out of sight from the raiding party. Lt. Bob tells John that he's got the wagon and will push it away from the barn so the Farmer and his Scythe can engage the goblins more readily.
The others; Serinoth, Omer, Stacker and the Elven brothers leap out of windows and towards doors to take positions against approaching goblin spearmen as another signal arrow is fired followed by more fire arrows which alight on the near corner of the farm house.
(battle happens)
- elf brothers shoot goblin banner men, archers start to rout
- John hews down spearmen as the barn burns
- deft maneuvering by Serinith
- defensive protection by Omer standing his ground and guarding the front door
- night gobs explode and create a hole in one corner and a fire in another
- Stouts fetch water from well to douse the fire on the house
- Din shoots 2 at point blank, sees the bugbear with the wagon
- 3 goblins vs Stacker
- a pair of hobgoblins look on from a distance
- Lt. Bob takes more wounds than he gives, keeps delaying his actions against the goblins
- four Worg riders attack from the darkness and harrie the elves, one is shot and their rider thrown as they escape into the dark, one rides past Bob during the retreat to take a swipe
- a horn sounds a retreat and the rest of the goblins flee as the bugbear is shot down and the wagon rolls off into the darkness and into a tree, the last pair of Worg riders race past the bugbear and wagon during the retreat
(to be continued…)


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The Fellowship rises to the challenge: more than $2 million in assistance to Ukraine
The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship), headed by Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, increases its pledge of emergency assistance to more than $2 million for the Jewish community of Ukraine.
In light of the extreme civil unrest and growing attacks against Jews and Jewish institutions in Ukraine and in response to urgent requests for help, The Fellowship announced it is doubling its commitment to the security of Jewish orphanages, educational institutions and community centers, and to provide humanitarian assistance to tens of thousands of elderly people and poor families.
Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, founder and president of The Fellowship, said, "In emergency situations such as this I am so grateful that our donors – Christians in the U.S. and around the world – are quick to show their deep love for the Jewish people both in prayer and also materially, by providing financial assistance to help Jews in crisis. It is this steadfast partnership that allows us to respond immediately to feed the hungry, to house the homeless, and to protect the innocent victimized by hate."
The President of the Federation of Jewish Communities of the CIS, Mr. Lev Leviev, said, "I welcome the assistance from the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, which stands resolutely beside those Jews most in need in the former Soviet Union and other countries on a daily basis, and in times of crisis. It warms the heart to know that there are good, charitable people who never forget those most in need." Yael Eckstein, Senior Vice President agreed. "Now is our time to stand together and proudly declare the famous phrase of 'never again.' Through our actions, we can show those targeting the Jewish community in Ukraine that Christians will not remain silent as their Jewish brothers and sisters are attacked."
The special assistance announced today for Ukraine is in addition to the unprecedented grant of $20 million to former Soviet Union communities that was donated in 2013, and that will be increased in 2014. During the past 15 years The Fellowship has donated over $150 million to the former Soviet Union. The aid focuses on providing basic provisions to the elderly and needy children as well as strengthening Jewish education in the region.
For updates follow The Fellowship on Twitter @TheFellowship
About The Fellowship
The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews began in 1983 as an effort to promote better understanding and cooperation between Christians and Jews. Today it is also a prominent force for helping Israel and Jews in need worldwide. The Fellowship is the world's largest channel of Christian support for Israel and the charity distributing the most aid in Israel annually. Led by its founder and president Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, The Fellowship now raises more than $120 million per year — the large majority from Christians — to assist Israel and the Jewish people through extensive aid programs. The Fellowship has raised more than $800 million for this work. The organization has offices in Jerusalem, Chicago, Toronto, and Seoul.
For further details, contact: Ryan Greiss, Puder PR, New York: (212) 558-9400; [email protected]