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Player | Ht | Wt | Pos | Team | Age
1. Cleveland | Jabari Parker | 6-9 | 240 | SF/PF | Duke | 23
The way Parker had played all season long, he surely solidified himself as the #1 overall selection but with the way Cleveland's front office leaves everyone in disbelief every year he may become a runner-up. Recently the Cavs announced going forward David Blatt will become the new Head Coach. There is no telling how much say on Blatt's behalf will go into the selection, but from what I've been picking up is that he will get the best out of his players which should make this pick more viable. NBA Comparison: Tim Thomas
2. Milwaukee | Andrew Wiggins | 6-8 | 200 | SF | Kansas | 23
Towards the end of the season he showed that he could be effective whenever he chose to show up. The only knock against him is that he does not have that "Beast mode" put the team on my back mentality because he faded at times taking a backseat to Embiid and other role players. Has an advantage with a very quick first-step to complement his outstanding leaping ability to finish at will around the rim. Milwaukee would be a great fit in terms of being a young team building chemistry with their core group. With likes of Larry Sanders, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brandon Knight, and John Henson it would make for a good hard-nosed unit defensively with the length. NBA Comparison: Rudy Gay/Gerald Green
3. *Philadelphia | Joel Embiid | 7-0 | 250 | C | Kansas | 24
While the jury is out with so many red flags heading into the big day, he just may be the risk to take for the future. I initially thought that Bynum would have been enough to scare them away from damaged goods, but they took the risk on Noel last year. Patience is a virtue and the Sixers are in no rush at all to win in a hurry, which may justify the reason behind selecting Embiid to sit out and go through the healing process. NBA Comparison: Jermaine O'Neal
4. Orlando | Marcus Smart | 6-3 | 227 | PG | Oklahoma State | 24
Many thought and still do believe that he made a huge mistake by returning, especially after his altercation with a fan this past season. Throughout the Pre-Draft process he has declined workouts for any team that he feels will not utilize him as a PG, which is the primary reason he chose to return back at Oklahoma State. If a team cannot respect his decision to play PG in the league they never valued him from the start of his collegiate career. Victor Oladipo's progression throughout his Rookie campaign was stellar, especially by catching everyone off guard by playing the backup PG role. Since Orlando had no problem experimenting with Oladipo at the 1, they shouldn't have any problem at all selecting Smart who has earned his fair shot. Smart is far from an experimental risk heading into his NBA career, because he has the experience under his belt with more than enough heart to be a true floor leader which is the added bonus. NBA Comparison: Baron Davis/Dajuan Wagner
5. Utah | Aaron Gordon | 6-9 | 220 | PF | Arizona | 23
One of if not the most underrated prospect in this year's class. Gordon is that high-energy guy everyone craves to have on their team especially in an uptempo system. Right now he lacks many things that can be worked on in due time. Gordon's best situation would have to be in Utah. He would have Favors/Kanter manning the middle, which would only help his progression to grow from the 3, if the organization gives him free range to learn through that spot and eventually work his way inside in spurts. It's a win-win situation all across the board in Utah. There is a dilemma within the frontcourt stemming from lack of production in Enes Kanter. With no sign all season of a bright future, you would believe that the projected most dominant young duo in the league for years to come would impact the game every night. Whichever guy between Favors or Kanter becomes trade bait, Gordon fills the hole that would be there heading forward. Best case scenario if he ever bulks up to 240+ lbs. would be Josh Smith with the same type of athleticism. Gordon is a freak of nature but not physical to the point where he will impose his will on the block. Which is where the likeable smile has to go away for him to enforce the mental toughness of going to go ape sh*t, banging down low getting it done on the block. NBA Comparison: Kenneth Faried/Shawn Marion
6. *Boston | Dante Exum | 6-6 | 196 | PG/SG | Australia | 23
The unknown is what he is to the scouting world if you did not have courtside access to see him perform. Rajon Rondo has a lot of question marks about his future with the organization, which is the indicator that Danny Ainge may go in route of selecting an insurance claim in Exum. Ainge is the best at what he does around the league when it comes to building a team. Exum brings the added punch Boston needs with a defensive specialist Avery Bradley. NBA Comparison: Brandon Roy/Michael Carter-Williams
7. LA Lakers | Noah Vonleh | 6-9 | 247 | PF | Indiana | 23
Vonleh is a stretch player who can spread the floor from his versatility to utilize a variety of areas on the court for his advantage. Right now his stock is at an all-time high after his posted measureables from the Pre-Draft Combine which made him standout even more. As bad as Kobe needs a backcourt mate, the Lakers may head into another direction. L.A. just cannot pass up on the BPA to reach on a project. NBA Comparison: Al Harrington
8. Sacramento | Elfrid Payton | 6-4 | 185 | PG | Louisiana Lafayette | 24
3 years in a row that a Mid-Major PG has skyrocketed out of nowhere to make a name for himself, with the previous two guys being Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollom who both play together in Portland. Payton makes a lot of sense here for Sacramento because Isaiah Thomas is due for offers this offseason. Instead of banking on Thomas for the future, the Kings can just select Payton to add with what they want to keep as a core group around Cousins and McLemore. ***TRADE*** Even if this pick is shipped, I expect Payton to still be a lock at #8 especially to Detroit if they are the party who swaps. NBA Comparison: Jordan Farmar
9. *Charlotte | Julius Randle | 6-9 | 250 | PF | Kentucky | 24
Very intriguing spot to be due to the fact that at the beggining of the season he appeared to be a #1 overall candidate. Depending on who you ask he's arguably the "safest" pick amongst the Top-5 guys in this class. Randle's grit & grind on the court hints that he will not be bust material. Has quite a few flaws offensively as a post player but it's more of a mental habit. This pick would make a lot of sense because McRoberts just opted out of his contract, where it was stated that MJ wanted to retain him. NBA Comparison: Larry Johnson/David Lee
10. *Orlando | Zach LaVine | 6-6 | 180 | PG/SG | UCLA | 23
Very athletic guard who is still going through the ropes of defining his game overall. Still has a ways to go as far as learning to become a true PG but it won't happen overnight. LaVine would come right in and immediately become a starter next to MCW. Not a bad selection at all for missing out on the athleticism they wanted from Andrew Wiggins in their uptempo system. The fans in Philly should take a liking to LaVine as they did with Iguodala right away to keep them glued in their seats. NBA Comparison: Russell Westbrook
11. *Chicago | Dario Saric | 6-10 | 225 | SF/PF | Croatia | 24
Great in the transition game which is where he is most effective for his size. The word is out that this may indeed be an official ***PROMISE*** and since then it has been talks of Saric staying overseas for a few years. This pick gives Denver leverage for any mishaps to come down the line if the roster dismantles. NBA Comparison: Hedo Turkoglu
12. *Philadelphia | Doug McDermott | 6-7 | 220 | SF | Creighton | 27
Phoenix is a fix product with 1 spot that needs more treatment than others which is the SF spot. P.J. Tucker may not return so that leaves a opening for a proven player such as McDermott. The mold of the whole team makes him fit in right away to make a heavy contribution. NBA Comparison: Matt Harpring/Wally Szczerbiak
13. *Minnesota | James Young | 6-6 | 215 | SG | Kentucky | 23
The T'Wolves may need to address the froncourt with Love being in talks all offseason of being on the move. Although they selected Muhammad last year he never made is way into the rotation. With Young being selected here it gives them a flat out baller who has a knack for doing all the dirty work, whether it's getting boards to help get the transition started or coming off the ball screens for the knock down jumpers. Minnesota has a history of not panning out with their 2-Guards but Young will be the one to break the cycle. NBA Comparison: J.R. Smith
14. *Phoenix | Nik Stauskas | 6-6 | 207 | SG | Michigan | 25
Better athlete than most perceived him to be as a prospect. Adding Stauskas with what Phoenix already have, it will be a major bonus to become more versatile as a team all across the board. Last year they selected Archie Goodwin who is a developmental project thus far, where Stauskas now brings another dimension to the floor which Goodwin lacks is a true shot and the ability to create a good one. NBA Comparison: J.J. Redick/Klay Thompson
15. *Atlanta | Kyle Anderson | 6-9 | 230 | SF | UCLA | 25
***PROMISE?*** 2 workouts already may favor Anderson as a lock with the Hawks. Atlanta's only flaw is that they do not have any depth at all from the SF spot. DeMarre Carroll has been the guy to make things happen but outside of him they don't have anyone who will make an immediate impact on the game flow. With the 1 spot being jammed through Teague, Mack, and Schroeder there will be no need for Anderson to control the flow of the game. Which is where he can play off the ball ala Boris Diaw but still be effective in the passing game from the paint or high post. NBA Comparison: Jalen Rose/Boris Diaw
16. *Denver | Jusuf Nurkic | 6-11 | 280 | C | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 24
Depth within the frontcourt because Nazr Mohammed cannot continue to be the first man off the bench to give Noah a breather. NBA Comaprison: N/A
17. *Boston | Gary Harris | 6-4 | 205 | SG | Michigan St. | 24
One would think with Rondo and Bradley already into play, Ainge would go away from addressing the backcourt after selecting Exum, NO! The Celtics would pretty much already be loaded from the 1-spot but with an all around complementary piece at the 2, Harris would be a huge contribution factor in how far they make a run this year. He's a tremendous defensive talent aside from being known as an offensive threat. Too much added talent can never be enough for any team if they already lack true depth. NBA Comparison: Rashad McCants
18. *Phoenix | Rodney Hood | 6-8 | 208 | SF | Duke | 26
Hood plays much bigger than what he is listed as. His forte is attacking the rim and very aggressive around the paint but for the most part he gets caught up taking too many jumpers. Very good at following up on missed shots around the paint. Ideal situation to be in a young Fun 'n' Gun rotation. P.J. Tucker most likely will not be back so this automatically opens up the 3-spot. NBA Comparison: Trevor Ariza/Rashard Lewis
19. *Denver | Shabazz Napier | 6-0 | 175 | PG | UConn | 27
True definition of a gamer and nothing short of the term. Thibodeau has went through 4 PGs in the last past 2 seasons post Derrick Rose injury. With Napier he is getting it right this time because if Rose never recovers well enough to may an impact still he has a reliable leader for the future. NBA Comparison: Monta Ellis
20. Toronto | Tyler Ennis | 6-2 | 180 | PG | Syracuse | 24
Kyle Lowry has been linked to liking Miami as his destination which leaves the PG spot vacant. Greivis Vasquez is a solid player but Ennis would be too hard to pass up on especially with the hometown ties along the lines of positional need. NBA Comparison: Mike Bibby
21. *Oklahoma Cty | TJ Warren | 6-8 | 220 | SF | NC State | 25
A tweener that could thrive in the Thunder's rotation behind Durant. With the bigs they already have Warren would not have to play out of position to contribute offensively or defensively. The mid-range is where he finds it pretty easy to score from. NBA Comparison: Caron Butler
22. Memphis | Cleanthony Early | 6-7 | 210 | SF/PF | Wichita State | 27
Early has a lot of 'Melo in him offensively from the face-up style of play. Will be a very solid stretch 4 if he continues to show up big like he did against UK. Tayshaun Prince has not been consistent enough for the Grizzlies to believe in him which is where they bring in a new SF through the Draft. Tony Allen plays bigger than listed because he's a pest on the defensive end but when he's plugged in at the 3 he gives up too many inches to the opposition. NBA Comparison: Wilson Chandler
23. *Utah | Jordan Adams | 6-5 | 209 | SG | UCLA | 24
***PROMISE*** Word is out that he has a guarantee within the round. Not athletic at all from standing 6'5''. Recorded 0 dunks which speak volumes to how good of a player his is playing under the rim and away from it. I believe he will last a long time just off the strength of this feat. NBA Comparison: Wes Matthews/Voshon Lenard
24. *Miami | PJ Hairston | 6-5 | 228 | SG | USA | 26
Without the character concerns Hairston is arguably the Top SG in this class. Instead of choosing the overseas route, he stuck it out and held it down in the D-League. Best teaching in life is experience and now that he has a taste of the professional life outside of Chapel Hill, it should humble him up a bit. MJ passed on Barnes 2 years ago for MKG let's see if he continues the trend of passing up on his fellow Tarheel Alumni. NBA Comparison: Martell Webster
25. Houston | KJ McDaniels | 6-6 | 196 | SF | Clemson | 25
Very quick with length and active on the defensive end, just what the Rockets need if Parsons is on the move as expected. NBA Comparison: Dahntay Jones
26. Charlotte | Jordan Clarkson | 6-4 | 186 | PG/SG | Missouri | 26
NBA Comparison: Rodney Stuckey/Roger Mason Jr.
27. *Phoenix | Adreian Payne | 6-10 | 240 | PF | Michigan St. | 27
Luxury pick for Hornacek to stock-pile his bigs, the more the merrier especially within this class. Payne will not be asked to do much but be that physical presence that will come in to clean up. NBA Comparison: Markieff Morris
28. LA Clippers | Clint Capela | 6-11 | 222 | PF/C | Switzerland | 24
stash guy if he decides not to come over right away. Very athletic, gets out in space during the transition and runs the floor very well for his size, also should bulk up. NBA Comparison: N/A
29. Oklahoma Cty | Bogdan Bogdanovic | 6-6 | 205 | SG | Serbia | 26
NBA Comparison: N/A
30. San Antonio | Mitch McGary | 6-10 | 266 | C | Michigan | 26
NBA Comparison: Anderson Varejao
31. Milwaukee | Dwight Powell | 6-11 | 235 | PF | Stanford | 27
32. *Philadelphia | Jerami Grant | 6-8 | 214 | SF | Syracuse | 24
NBA Comparison: Matt Barnes
33. *Cleveland | Spencer Dinwiddie | 6-6 | 205 | PG/SG | Colorado | 25
34. *New York | Glenn Robinson III | 6-7 | 211 | SF | Michigan | 25
NBA Comparison: Alonzo Gee
36. *Milwaukee | Thanasis Antetokounmpo | 6-6 | 205 | SF | Greece | 26
37. *Toronto | Nick Johnson | 6-3 | 198 | SG | Arizona | 26
NBA Comparison: Guillermo Diaz
38. Detroit | DeAndre Daniels | 6-8 | 195 | SF | UConn | 26
NBA Comparison: Stephen Jackson/Dorell Wright
39. *Philadelphia | Damien Inglis | 6-9 | 240 | SF/PF | France | 23
40. *Minnesota | Vasilje Micic | 6-6 | 202 | PG | Serbia | 25
NBA Comparison: Kendall Marshall
41. Denver | Jarnell Stokes | 6-8 | 260 | PF | Tennessee | 25
42. *Houston | Khem Birch | 6-9 | 209 | PF | UNLV | 26
43. Atlanta | Jabari Brown | 6-4 | 215 | SG | Missouri | 26
44. *Brooklyn | Walter Tavares | 7-3 | 260 | C | Spain | 26
45. Charlotte | DeAndre Kane | 6-4 | 200 | PG/SG | Iowa St. | 29
NBA Comparison: Joe Forte
46. *LA Lakers | Semaj Christon | 6-3 | 186 | PG | Xavier | 26
NBA Comparison: Devin Harris
47. *New Orleans | Cameron Bairstow | 6-10 | 252 | PF | New Mexico | 28
48. *Atlanta | Joe Harris | 6-6 | 215 | SG/SF | Virginia | 27
49. Chicago | Markel Brown | 6-4 | 185 | SG | Oklahoma State | 26
NBA Comparison: Melvin Levett
50. Phoenix | Russ Smith | 6-1 | 160 | PG/SG | Louisville | 27
NBA Comparison: Darrell Armstrong
51. *New York | Nikola Jokic | 6-11 | 255 | PF/C | Serbia | 23
52. *Philadelphia | Alessandro Gentile | 6-7 | 230 | SG/SF | Italy | 26
53. *Minnesota | Deonte Burton NV | 6-1 | 193 | PG/SG | Nevada | 27
54. *San Antonio | CJ Fair | 6-8 | 218 | SF | Syracuse | 27
NBA Comparison: Devean George
55. *Charlotte | Johnny O'Bryant | 6-8 | 257 | PF/C | LSU | 25
NBA Comparison: Andray Blatche
56. *Orlando | Cory Jefferson | 6-9 | 220 | PF | Baylor | 28
57. Indiana | Patric Young | 6-10 | 247 | PF/C | Florida | 26
NBA Comparison: Ben Wallace
58. *Philadelphia | Andre Dawkins | 6-5 | 205 | SG | Duke | 27
NBA Comparison: Casey Jacobsen
59. *Brooklyn | Melvin Ejim | 6-6 | 220 | SF/PF | Iowa St. | 27
60. *Brooklyn | Isaiah Austin | 7-1 | 220 | PF/C | Baylor | 25


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JORI, founded in 1963, is a Belgian company that is specialised in high-quality and contemporary leather seating furniture.


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Meanwhile those at Anglican Mainstream want to promote and extend the Palestianian/ Israeli conflict by encouraging US provocative bus ads, just so they can continue to persecute gays.
Seriously Ennis...if this is Christianity, then why would you bother. All this gun slinging righteousness is great basis for animosity and war.


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Shelley's mother died days after Shelley was born. Only one of Shelley's children grew to adulthood. In what way might these events from Shelley's life have influenced Frankenstein?
Certainly the theme of mortality would always be on the forefront of Shelly's mind. With such untimely deaths of immediate family members it is easy to understand how the creation and meaning of life would figure into her work. We must not forget that Frankenstein is a gothic story which she purportedly conceived in 1816, when she and her husband spent a summer with Lord Byron, John William Polidori, and Claire Clairmont near Geneva, Switzerland. She mixed the Gothic elements with themes that obviously held meaning for her.


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Bubur Ketan Hitam - Glutinous Black Rice Sweet Porridge
We have a lot of sweet porridge in Indonesia and bubur ketan hitam is me and Piti's favorite, by a big margin :D To be honest, it is not exactly correct to classify the many Indonesian sweet porridge as dessert though they are all, of course, sweet. You see, sweet porridge is eaten for breakfast, for snack, for supper, for tea time, basically, anytime of the day other than lunch or dinner whenever one is feeling hungry and needs a bit of sugar rush. But, for anyone other than Indonesians, this is basically a dessert. Moving on to the recipe itself, please don't be shocked by the many hours required. The prep time is basically just soaking time (easy peasy), and the cooking time is basically just let your stove does its job and all you need to do is peek every 15 or 30 minutes and give it a bit of stir until you are happy with the consistency. Simple no?
Bubur Ketan Hitam - Glutinous Black Rice Sweet Porridge
4.0 from 2 reviews
Categories: Dessert
Cuisine: Indonesian
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 5 hours
Serves: 4
- 100 gram glutinous black rice
- 2 liter water
- 2 pandan leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 150 gram sugar
- 4 tablespoon thick coconut milk
- Soak glutinous black rice in cold water for 2 hours, drained.
- In a soup pot, add the glutinous rice, water, pandan leaves, and salt and bring to boil. Cook until the liquid has thickened.
- Reduce heat, cover the lid and simmer until it reaches a porridge like consistency.
- Add the sugar and stir until sugar has fully dissolved. Turn off the heat.
- Divide into serving bowls and add 1 tablespoon of thick coconut milk per serving.


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The kids and I visited a mini market today, went on rides, ate delicious food, found some lovely South African biltong and just had a lovely morning out.
So on Sunday Miss M had a little get together with her three besties. She is the luckiest girl cause these three little girls are the best of the best and the four of them together are so close and are amazing friends.
So it was a mini birthday party slash play date.
I did a mini table and they had some craft and karaoke to enjoy for the few hours.
Here are a few photos of what the day we had planned for these four friends.
So we started out with some craft, some flower pot decorating and then some bracelets and necklaces. It was simple and easy things for the girls to enjoy and then also something they could enjoy at home.
We had the balloons full of prizes and the girls popped them and were suprised with a little present, another thing to add in the lolly bags.
I made a little lolly table for the girls to enjoy.
These were the thank you bags, I like to fill them up with things that I think the guests will enjoy.
This year inside we had lip gloss, hand cream, a one D bracelet and they can fill the lollies in the bag and the balloon prizes.
This was the little table, nothing fancy at all but Miss M enjoyed it and I love setting it all up.
A lovely drink dispenser and drink bottles.
Some mini cup cakes.
And jelly in the mini jars! I love this idea and I will definitely do it again.
The lolly jars.
Inside was simple and easy, just the plates and cups and napkins for lunch. And again I used the pink hanging jars.
I had Martha Stewart pom poms in the garden.
And a little view from the top.
My Miss M had the best day and we are so blessed to have such lovely friends around us to celebrate these important days in our lives!
Thanks again to her three besties and we can't wait to do it again next year :)
Tanya xo


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Hadrian's Cycleway
Ravenglass to Tynemouth in 3 days Cycling Code: HC4
We have a total of three holidays on Hadrian's Cycleway. They all cover the whole route, taking from 3 to 5 days, depending on how far you want to cycle each day, and how much time you want to look around.
Of all our Hadrian's Wall cycling holidays this is the one for the more serious cyclist, covering the whole route in just 3 days.
The Glannavanta Roman Bath House in Ravenglass is the starting point. From here the route heads northwards along the Cumbrian coast, before turning inland to the historic city of Carlisle.
You will then cycle alongside rivers and quiet country lanes and through woodland, before reaching the dramatic and wild countryside of Northumberland National Park. Witness for yourself amazing views of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty before you follow the river Tyne to the finish.
|Day 1
|Travel to Ravenglass for your first nights accommodation
|Day 2
|Ravenglass to Silloth
|Day 3
|Silloth to Haltwhistle
|Day 4
|Haltwhistle to Tynemouth
|Day 5
|Depart from Tynemouth after breakfast
Ravenglass – Silloth
The ride starts in the small port of Ravenglass, home of the Glannavanta Roman Bath House. It then follows the coastline through the old industrial coastal towns of Whitehaven, Workington and Maryport whilst admiring the views of the Lake District fells to the north. Your overnight stop will be in Silloth.
Silloth – Haltwhistle
Here the route meets the Solway Coast, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it then takes you through some fantastic coastal scenery to Bowness-on-Solway, at the mouth of the Solway Firth estuary. You then head inland towards the historic city of Carlisle with its castle and cathedral. After which you will cycle alongside rivers and quiet country lanes, through woodland and past places of interest such as Lanercost Priory, Birdoswald Roman Fort, Walltown Crags and Roman Army Museum, before descending into Haltwhistle.
Haltwhistle – Tynemouth
Just after leaving Haltwhistle you will cycle past Twice Brewed where nearby is Vindolanda, an excavated Roman fort and museum, which is definitely worth a visit. Much of the old wall exists between Haltwhistle and Corbridge and it is certainly worth taking your time to look along some of the most spectacular sections of the wall.
The route then continues pleasantly through the picturesque and wild countryside of the Northumberland National Park which offers views of the North Pennines area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You then follow the river Tyne onto Tynemouth and the end of this ride.
Easy to Moderate
There are several rocky sections along this route which should be easy enough to tackle for most reasonably fit people. Goat Fell has a sheer drop on one side on the descent and a river crossing via stepping stones, this can be avoided in bad weather or for people with vertigo by taking the low route. The paths along the shore are not always clear but as the route follows the coast it is hard to get lost. As some sections are impassable at high tide it is important to check the tides before setting off. If in doubt use the alternative routes.
Terrain: A coastal path with a mostly rocky shoreline, some road sections (not very busy) and forest tracks. Depending on the tide the route can be sandy or shingly with some boulder fields that are slow going and can be tiring. Consider an itinerary with shorter days than you would normally choose to allow for this.
What's it like underfoot? A mixture of road, rocky shoreline (which can be slippery after high tide or in wet weather) forest tracks and some constructed paths. A few sections may be muddy after heavy rain.
How Much Up & Down? Mostly flat, apart from the Goat Fell option which involves a climb of 874 meters (there is a get out at 630 meters). The alternative forest route between Lagg and Whiting Bay rises up to 250 meters.
Signposting: There is little signposting on the route.
Navigation: A compass is required if you do the Goat Fell section – the map is sufficient for the coastal paths.
Weather: You may be lucky enough to encounter warm, dry weather over the whole route and enjoy dry paths and tremendous views, but you must be prepared because the weather can change quickly. Good clothing and waterproofs are essential, but don't forget your sunhat, sunblock and shorts!
|Overnight Bed and Breakfast accommodation in selected hotels, farmhouses, village inns, guest houses and family B&Bs.
Full English or Continental breakfast.
|A detailed guidebook with route information, maps, photos and background information, including details of services to be found along the route. For example, cash points, banks, post offices, village shops, inns, cafes and telephones.
|The appropriate map(s) covering the entire route
|Personal Itinerary
|A personal itinerary setting out each overnight stop, including large scale maps of each accommodation, to ensure you find it easily.
|Emergency Telephone Support
|Should you get in to difficulties during your holiday.
|15% discount at Cotswold Outdoors
|We will issue you with a 15% Discount Card valid at all Cotswold Outdoor stores for the whole year on confirmation of your booking.
|Luggage Transport
|We will transfer your luggage between each overnight stop – if you leave your luggage at the accommodation when you set off in the morning, it will be moved on to your next B&B. You only need to carry a small day sack with the clothes and provisions you require during the day's cycling.
Packed Lunches
|Provided for each day's cycling if required.
|Off Road Parking
|If you are travelling by car we can usually arrange off road parking for the duration of your trip. (There may be a small charge for this).
|Arrangement of return transport
|We can also arrange your transfer back to your car, (or advise you when public transport is a better option).
Good accommodation and friendly hosts are an essential part of any holiday. We understand this and go out of our way to find the best. We put a great deal of effort into hand picking our accommodation and matching it to individual customer requirements. As well as visiting the accommodation ourselves, we ask all our customers to complete a short evaluation on each night's accommodation, which then gives us an insight in to the day-to-day operation, and lets us spot any potential issues before they become a problem.
We use a variety of accommodation, including small country house hotels, guest houses in market towns, bed and breakfasts in farm houses, country cottages and Victorian town houses. In selecting the accommodation we look for helpful, friendly hosts with good quality, characterful accommodation close to the trail. For example, over the course of your trip you might stay in a village inn, a bed and breakfast in a converted barn, a Victorian guest house, on a working farm, and in a Georgian hotel.
We always try to arrange en suite accommodation, i.e. rooms with their own bathrooms for each night of your stay. However, in some of the more remote locations accommodation is limited and occasionally we may have to book rooms with shared bathrooms for one or two nights of your holiday, (especially if the booking is made at short notice), but we will always let you know if this is likely to be the case.
No recommended rest days available for this holiday
|Accommodation, map & guidebook only
|with Luggage Transport
|with Packed Lunches
|with Luggage & Lunches
Other Options
|Extra Nights (per night)
|Single Supplement (per night)
|Solo Luggage Supplement (per day)


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Nascar's Car of Tomorrow (CoT)
The Car of Tomorrow a new NASCAR concept that took over five years to become a reality. The Car of Tomorrow was designed from the ground up to be safer, more competitive and cheaper for the race teams. NASCAR has spent extensive time on the drawing board, computer simulations, in the wind tunnel and on the track to design the ideal NASCAR Nextel Cup race car for the future.
All cars are required to fit the same set of templates, using a device that has been named "the claw" that is designed to fit over the new cars. The universal body of the CoT will eliminate the problems caused by frequent adjustment of the rules to ensure that different car manufacturers have relatively equal cars, but could cause many more unforeseen problems.
CoT has a reduced dependence on aerodynamics, it features a detached wing; the windshield is more upright increasing drag; the radiator air intake is below the front bumper of the car which reduces overheating caused by clogged grills; the front bumper is more box-like, which catches more air and slows the car; the front airdam is gapped, as opposed to being a flush piece on the older cars.
Safety features
The Car of Tomorrow has improved safety features over the current car: the driver's seat has been moved four inches to the right, the roll cage has been shifted three inches to the rear, and the car is two inches taller and four inches wider. More "crush-ability" is built into the car on both sides, ensuring even more protection. The car's exhaust diverts heat away from the driver. The fuel cell is stronger, and has a smaller capacity
The modification of the roll cage and driver seat provides a larger crumple zone around the driver and will help protect him in a side impact.
Competitive Features
A big aspect of the Car of Tomorrow is the competitive improvements in the design. CoT was designed to provide more passing and make the cars less sensitive to other cars. Another competitive feature is the new, larger rear wing which should increase the stability of the cars and slow them down. This is another feature designed to make the cars punch a larger hole in the air.
The Car of Tomorrow will be less aerodynamic and will depend less on the wind for its stability. This will help the cars drive better in traffic and will reduce the "aero push" which currently makes it very difficult for cars to pass on the track at speed.
Cost Efficiency
NASCAR was also concerned about the financial burden that the CoT would impose on the teams. Currently Nextel Cup teams use different cars for short tracks, road courses, superspeedways and restrictor plate races. The Car of Tomorrow is the same frame, roll cage and body for all different types of race tracks. This will reduce the costs of building cars as a team would require fewer cars for teams to compete in a full season. Your Bristol car could be reused in Watkins Glen, Michigan and Talladega if necessary.
The Car of Tomorrow was first tested in December 2005 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. After other tests NASCAR officials decided to introduce the Car of Tomorrow in the 2007 Nextel Cup Series. So far thirteen races have been run using the Car of Tomorrow. Hendrick Motorsports has shown great success with the CoT, winning the first five races run with the new car. Joe Gibbs Racing has two wins, while Dale Earnhardt Inc. and Richard Childress Racing each also have a CoT victory, meaning Chevrolet has won all but two of the races run so far with the new car, the others being the Chip Ganassi Racing Dodge of Juan Pablo Montoya and the Roush Fenway Racing Ford of Carl Edwards.
The Car of Tomorrow will be officially introduced in the 2008 season when all the teams will have to use it.


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The next huge release of the summer of 2008 was the long, long, long awaited Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Many people were left disappointed by the extra-terrestrial touch put on to the famous archaeologist's series, but not me. Indy 4 delivered the excitement and adventure that I loved from the previous 3 films. A 60+ year old Harrison Ford showed he still had the ability to bring the charming character of Indiana Jones to life. Joined by the rising star Shia Labeouf, Indy 4 went on to make upwards of $300 million just as predicted. Although you may not agree, I felt Crystal Skull was a fitting conclusion to a wonderful series. But now even I am a bit upset by the idea that George Lucas wishes to make a 5th film. George, enough is enough. Go out on a high note. You already sank your Star Wars ship with those awful Episodes 1-3, maybe you should come up with an original idea. Even if a 5th Indy flick got made, Lucas said Shia Labeouf would not take over and it would remain with Ford as the lead actor. Well by the time the film was released he would be about 70, and even I'd say it's time to hang up the whip. Let us all hope that a 5th Indy film never happens. I gave Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull a 7.5 out of 10.
The next film I saw in the summer was a film I didn't even want to see. It took my friend to say he'd buy half my ticket so that I would go see it with him. I unhappily agreed, and was happily surprised. The Incredible Hulk was a HUGE HUGE HUGE improvement over the god awful 2003 Hulk directed by Ang Lee. Although still nowhere near perfect, casting Edward Norton in the lead role pushed The Incredible Hulk into credible movie territory. A good performance from Norton really helped make this film better than it should have been. The Hulk is the least interesting superhero ever created in my opinion, but this film actually did him justice. A terrible performance by Liv Tyler bogged The Incredible Hulk down a bit, but top notch special effects pushed her weird shaped face aside. Unfortunately, probably due to the fact that the general public disliked the first Hulk, The Incredible Hulk only made $134 million, only $2 million more than the far worse Hulk. A regular film would love to make $134 million but since The Incredible Hulk required $150 million to make, fiscally it was a failure. But who cares about how much it made anyway, this film provided the second piece to Marvel's puzzle, joining Iron Man in the Avengers mix. I gave The Incredible Hulk a 7 out of 10.
But the summer 2008 really became fantastic when The Dark Knight rolled into theaters. Featuring the brilliant performance from late Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight has been a box office powerhouse, recently beating Star Wars as the second highest domestic grossing film of all time. At approximately $500+ million dollars and counting, The Dark Knight needs about $140 million more dollars to beat Titanic for the number one spot, but it's looking unlikely. Not only was The Dark Knight the best film of the year, but one of the best films of all time, and topped my own personal list as my favorite film of all time. With a record breaking opening weekend of $155 million, The Dark Knight was the only film great enough to make me go to a midnight showing. I hate midnight showings. No let me rephrase that. I HATE midnight showings. But this movie made me go. I'm glad it did. Originally I wanted to give The Dark Knight an 11 out of 10, and I did. But then I realized it was unprofessional and I made it a 10 out of 10. I just want the record to show that it deserves more. A script for the third film has not even been written yet, but rumors have circulated suggesting Johnny Depp as the Riddler and Angelina Jolie as Catwoman. Personally I think both are terrible ideas, and a third film shouldn't even be made. There is no way it is going to top this one. Absolutely no way. Like I said, I gave The Dark Knight a 10 out of 10.
Finally, the summer has ended with a laugh with the release of Tropic Thunder. After a controversial release due to the protest by disability support groups, Tropic Thunder didn't make much noise at the box office, only making $26 million over the weekend. Still it was good enough to knock The Dark Knight from it's perch at number 1 at the box office, which it held for a full month. What made Tropic Thunder so funny was the amazing performance by the very man who kicked off the summer of 2008, Robert Downey Jr. How appropriate that the man who brought us into the summer with an astounding movie now shows us the way out of summer with a hilarious movie. Some strong supporting performances and a random Matthew McConaughey made Tropic Thunder a hit in my eyes. I gave Tropic Thunder a 7.5 out of 10.
I did not mention Wanted or Hellboy II because I'd be here forever spitting out redundancies. Both those films were great as well.
The summer is now over. Go in peace.
Here are some of my recommendations for upcoming films in 2008:
Bangkok Dangerous (Sept 5) Burn After Reading (Sept 12), Igor (Sept 19), Eagle Eye (Sept 26), Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (Oct 3), Saw 5 Oct 24(that's right, I'm a closet Saw fan, you got a problem with that?), RocknRolla (Oct 31), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (Dec 19), The Spirit (Dec 25)
Here are some movies I suggest avoiding in 2008:
Disaster Movie (Aug 29), College (Aug 29), Disaster Movie (Aug 29), Beverly Hills Chihuahua (Oct 3), W (Oct 17), Disaster Movie (Aug 29), High School Musical 3 (Oct 24), Punisher: War Zone (Dec 5), Disaster Movie (Aug 29), The Day the Earth Stood Still (Dec 12), AND FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY AND GOOD IN THIS WORLD, AVOID DISASTER MOVIE!!!!!!!! IF YOU KNOW SOMEBODY WHO PLANS ON SEEING IT, HURT THEM! YOU CAN TELL THEM I MADE YOU DO IT.


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The Big Mac index* by the Economist is nothing new, but here's something else the economics of a Big Mac derives. Preeeeetty interesting stuff.
*And I quote "The Economist's Big Mac index is based on the theory of purchasing-power parity, under which exchange rates should adjust to equalise the cost of a basket of goods and services, wherever it is bought around the world. Our basket is the Big Mac. The cheapest burger in our chart is in China, where it costs $1.30, compared with an average American price of $3.15. This implies that the yuan is 59% undervalued."
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Vess wears:
shirt: Dotti
Trench: Vintage Target
Boots: Op-shopped
Skirt: Savers
Scarf: Pashmina
Bag: Singapore
Turkish Bread: Victoria Market. (yah.)
Hello lovelies!
Here's an outfit that I wore a while ago, while it was still gloomy and overcast!
If you recognise the trench from Savers then you are right! It's the vintage trench that I got for a really great price. Love love love Savers.
Anyways. I really stayed with a brown palette that even comes through with my choice of breakfast. Turkish bread! I don't know about you but I love toasted turkish bread with olive spread. (If you don't know what olive spread is you are missing out)
However, I definately need to explore more ways to wear this trench, possibly with the inclusion of some colour. Any ideas dear stylish readers?
-keep stylish-


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Too short, in some ways, my stint in Santiago de Compostela. It's a charming city and the apartment was fabulous, so I was sad to leave but, at the same time, I was keen to get home again because of a handful of reasons. Not to mention that I wanted to start to process all the photos I'd taken...
The flight didn't leave until 21.50, so we had the whole day, practically. First stop was A Coruña since we haven't been there yet.
Not knowing the city at all, I decided to navigate towards the Tower of Hercules first although I wished I'd read more about it before. Here are some links I've just found for you to follow should you wish to visit this landmark.
- http://www.uslhs.org/assets/resources/articles/lighthouse_of_la_coruna_spain.pdf
- http://turismocoruna.com/media/documentos/EsculturasTorreIingles.pdf
- http://torredeherculesacoruna.com/index.php?o=downloads&i=114
|Charon by Ramón Conde
|Breogan (Celt leader) by José Cid
|A lonely path
|Wind Rose by Javier Correa
On the whole, I didn't find A Coruña very appealing. It felt lifeless, but, perhaps, I wasn't in the right places. Very often, in Spanish cities, when in doubt, the best place to head for is the old quarters. Well, either I didn't manage to find it or I was in it but it didn't look very inviting.
Have you been to A Coruña?


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One of the most impressive and touching things in human history is that certain ideal interests have been set apart as especially venerated among all peoples. Guilds have arisen to cultivate the interests embodied in art, science, philosophy, fraternity and religion, to train men in their service, to bring their power to bear upon the common life of mortals and send through that common life the glory of the ideal, as the sun shoots its transfiguring rays through the great dull cloud, evoking beauty from the brown earth. Such is Masonry, which unites all these high interests and brings to their service a vast, world-wide fraternity of free men, built upon a basis of spiritual faith, whose mission it is to make men friends, to refine and exalt their lives, to turn them from the semblance of life to homage for truth, righteousness, and character. Forming one great society over the whole globe, it upholds every noble and redeeming ideal of humanity, making all good things better by its presence, like a meadow that rests on a subterranean stream. He who would reckon the spiritual possessions of our race must take account of the genius of Masonry and its ministry to the highest life of man.
Joseph Fort Newton
Speak well of every man you can:
Think only thoughts of good;
Write splendid words about your friends;
Thus hasten Brotherhood.
W. W. Riley


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Today was a KIT day, so the morning was hectic trying to get the 3 of us up, ready and out before 8am. Thank heavens for half term traffic making the journey so much quicker. I grabbed a banana en route, and the little ones had breakfast at nursery (after a panic inducing missed call from nursery, which turned out to be a query on what little man would have for breakfast and how much milk to give him - I forgot to tell them that bit when I dropped him off!)
The mr made my lunch for me last night, so I had a cheese and Branston pickle sandwich. 3 Syns for low fat marge and the pickle, and used up my healthy extras on the cheese and bread. I snacked on a punnet of grapes throughout the day, avoiding the tuck box of chocolate and crisps.
When I got home tonight to one sleepy girl on the sofa and a little boy with the biggest 'yay it's mummy!' smile on his face, I was ravenous. So I finished off the cottage pie. There was only a little bit left so when little miss asked if she could 'have a sausage sandwich please mummy?' I promptly put the oven on and made them for us all. Adding another 12 Syns to my tally.
As I write this I'm desperately avoiding the temptation to steal one of the kids' Easter eggs. But resist I will, as I've no Syns left and I'm determined to get my next award next week!


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Today was so exciting!!!
Had my last adjustments made today! Was my longest appointment ever, took about an hour.
- I had my pink bands removed
- My wire was taken out and some very attractive surgical hooks were added
- I had two sets of impressions taken - first lot failed cause the room temperature was too high and the clay set before it was properly done
- Two of my back molars were filled down....this came as a shock as he didn't discuss this with me, just started fillin' away! But apparently they were too pointy and would have dug in to my teeth once aligned
- I had to bite on to a kinda wax/clay mould whilst holding a metal frame over my head and some new guy came in and turned lots of dials and screws and then wrote down said measurments and then fitted this to a frame which apparently is to made this 3D 'wafer'
The 15th July is DEFINITELY mine! All mine!
I will be seeing my surgeon once more in 3 weeks after this 3D thing is made, and then that's it! All systems a go :)
My wires had not been removed since before CHRISTMAS! It was so nice to get them properly cleaned!
The finished result of the day - I'm full of metal - no bands, just wires and hooks! They hurt like hell against my lips right now! But it's okay! This is a good pain cause it means I'm almost there :)
Now! I'd better go as I've got a little packing to do as I'm spending 2 weeks at my new boyfriends house whilst his family are away ... yup, I'm pretty loved-up right now :) I can't wait for this surgery also, so that he can come down and look after me, I told him he needs to provide me with those yogurt things I had as a kid called 'Frubes' and give me lots of attention whilst I feel sorry for myself :)
Tom doesn't seem to be phased by my metal mouth!!


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Special Encore Presentation: COLIN DAZZLES,RAY LEWIS PRAISES,TERRIFIC TOM DISSECTS,MATTY ICE BREAKS THROUGH
January 29, 2013
Hosted by Dr. Bruce Grossinger
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Episode Description
Please tune in to the new edition of Brucethesportsdoc, with your host, board-certified neurologist and sports medicine expert, Dr. Bruce Grossinger. We will discuss the NFL Divisional Round of the playoffs, with sports injury updates on Gronkowski's refractured arm, RG3s knee surgery, and other pertinent sports and injury updates. An in depth review of the exciting games of the week, complete with AFC and NFC predictions. Must listen to radio, tune in live or via Podcast, on voiceamerica.com or Itunes.
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The goal of our show is elucidate the link between sports and medicine, with an emphasis on sports injuries such as concussions and spinal injuries. Our guests will include present and former professional athletes, high school and collegiate athletes and thought leaders such as researchers, administrators and healthcare professionals such as neuroscientists.
Dr. Grossinger will use his medical training to make the issues surrounding sports injuries easily accessible you as a listener and participant. We will educate you on advances in sports techniques, equipment and medicine, including but not limited to treatments, methodologies and technology. When appropriate, sports and medical professionals will be brought in to offer knowledge and expertise.
During the NFL season, Dr. Grossinger will review and analyze the most significant injuries of the past week.
Dr. Bruce Grossinger
Dr. Bruce Grossinger is a board-certified Neurologist and Pain Medicine doctor. He has an interest in Sports and Occupational medicine and diagnostic medicine of the brain and nervous system. He graduated Magna cum Laude from Lehigh University and completed medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He served his neurology residency at New York Medical College and was a fellow in Electrodiagnostic testing at the University of Louisville.
Dr. Grossinger is the founder and managing partner of a successful group medical practice in the Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Greater Wilmington, Delaware area. His practice is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Dr. Grossinger holds six board certifications, including Neurology, Pain Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Independent Medical Examiner.
Dr. Grossinger is the Director of the National Sports Concussion Program, which affords him regular contact with other professionals in the brain injury arena. As a neurologist Dr. Grossinger is acutely aware of the need of a national dialogue and action regarding sports concussion injuries.
Dr. Grossinger is married and has two children. He is a passionate Philadelphia sports fan and a national sports enthusiast. He was a budding ice hockey, tennis and golf player in school and has coached soccer, basketball and baseball.


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What several designers noted, though, were the crazy-quilt lines of what the publicity materials refer to as the "grand manor roof." "With most houses, they could be colonial or modern, the roof line is so clear that you can see that underneath there is some kind of rational flow and layout," said Mr. Hayes, author of "The Tailored Interior." "With this, they're unresolved and a bit messed up. You know that what's underneath is not a lot of clarity."Hayes was speaking of Michelle Bachmann's Minnesota home in The Houses of the Hopefuls in today's New York Times.
The article features a run down of the architecture and interior design of the homes of the Republican presidential hopefuls.


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Coyle Middle School PTA
The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference
in the lives of others.
The Coyle PTA received some great recognition and awards for Coyle Middle School at
the city wide PTA luncheon in May.
Outstanding Newsletter in GISD for the year
Outstanding PTA Program in GISD for the year
Outstanding PTA Student Directory in GISD for the year
Outstanding PTA in GISD for the year
They also received awards from the Texas State PTA.
Gold Level Award for Outstanding Newsletter Award
Gold Level Award for Local PTA Evaluation Award
Gold Level Award for Local Beautification Award
Gold Level Award for Website Award
Volunteers Are BEST!
The PTA volunteers throught out Coyle Middle School deserve a BIG thank you! We thank you for
having so much heart, enthusiam and dedication to the mission and purposes of the PTA. Once PTA member said she bled
"PTA blue". This sounds like so many of you who are unsung heroes but are the backbone of this association. For
everything you do, for the support and commitment you give .....THANK YOU!!
News from The State Board of Education
The State Board of Education is serious about education. The Board has adopted policies that
require students to pass the TAKS test in order to be promoted to the next grade. Students who fail to meet expectations
on TAKS in reading and math will be required to participate in many types of interventions, incuding summer school.
The new policies go into effect with the current 6th grade student's at Coyle. Any 6th grader who does not pass the
TAKS test in reading and math will be required to attend GISD summer school this year. In order to graduate from
high school, all Texas students must pas the TAKS test in English, Science, Math, and History, which are administered in the
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Our Poor MPs
After the farmers, teachers, government officials and the Common Man, the latest section of the employed to crib about their wages, have been the downtrodden and backward Members of Parliament. This historically unfortunate class had been earning a paltry wage of Rs. 16,000 – till a few days back. How can one survive on such a nominal sum of money? Is the government blind? Where are those pro-poor activists?
However, steps in the grand saviour of the poor- the Parliament. It approved the bill to save our poor MPs from their plight and give them a bright future – by increasing their wages to Rs.50,000. Not to be seen as miserly, they have even moved to double two allowances of Rs. 20,000 each, that the MPs receive. Thus, now each MP shall earn a basic salary, get two allowances of Rs. 40,000 each and be paid a couple of grants, for every day the Parliament is in session.
But alas! As usual, the government and the Parliament has once again proved that it is not exactly in top form, while dealing with the issues of the poor and the downtrodden. The quite reasonable request that the salary of the MPs be hiked to Rs. 80,001 was cruelly rejected, leaving our MPs a dejected lot.
However, they are brave and strong lads and lasses and not the ones to keep quiet, when a blatant injustice has been committed right under their noses. To raise their voices and to barge in to the well of the Lower House of the Parliament was the work of an instant, for them. Their completely justified protest was registered and the House adjourned, as democracy triumphed once again. What a great victory it has been for the poverty ridden class of our MPs!
The MPs were understandably miffed when they found that they earned less than a mere top Central government bureaucrat. Not being excessively greedy for money, all they demanded, or rather requested, was a solitary Rupee more than the aforementioned bureaucrat. Dissatisfied with a contemptible raise of 300 per cent, the great spirit of democracy was put on showcase, as MPs broke all party lines and united to register their disgruntlement, with whoever was concerned. Ah! What a grand day for the ideals of democracy, this has been. Watch and learn, you dictatorships!
The MPs, quite rightly, felt that they had been mocked – in public, by the Parliament -by proposing such a minor pay hike of 300 per cent. It is indeed sad to note that the pay each MP receives is so insignificant, when considering the work each MP puts in – to run this nation on the straight and narrow path. Add to this mixture, vices such as inflation and the hike in the prices of fuel – the MPs certainly have a grim painting in place of their lives. Did you know that even when all the demands of our MPs have been met, recession hit and floundering U.S.A pays its Senators and Members of the House of Representatives a whopping 13 times more than the MPs of high flying and fast growing India? Shameful indeed! Should it not be a matter of national pride that our MPs be paid much more than any representative in any other country, in this world?
Once again we ask, Is the government blind? Is it fair to deny our MPs such a basic need as a huge salary, especially considering that they have no other source of income?
May you, my dear Common Man, not have the fate of our poor MPs.
Aju Basil James


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finally, no more exams
heres some photos of my sisters up in byron
heres some photos of my sisters up in byron
you guys are gorgeouss !!
love what your wearing
great pictures very creative!
OK WOW? amazing!
i thought they were out of some magazine!
woah, so grown up!!
i knowww, there not so little anymore :(
great blog!! and that crocheted tiger mask is killer!
These are awesome photos! Awesome blog :)
love the photos!
the beauty of those two is infinate
these are mad! byron as in byron bay?
that is like our home away from home. the place to go when melb gets too much! xx
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Back in February, there was a front page newspaper story out of Burlington, NC about a college student who was being kicked out of his apartment complex due to a barking dog. This dog happened to be a beautiful 2 year old pit bull. He relunctantly decided to rehome his dog and stay in the apartment. He figured his best bet for finding the dog a new home would be to turn him over to the local animal shelter. There could not have been a worse decision if the goal was to find him a new home, and tragically he was euthanized only one hour after the paperwork was signed. I think the blame for this tragic story lies in multiple places. The public is obviously largely uninformed about the realities of local animal shelters if they think that's the best way to find a new home for their animals, so some of the blame lies with the student for being ignorant to the facts. However, I believe that the animal shelter was negligent in not clearly detailing what was going to happen to the dog. I think if the student had been told there was a possiblity the dog would be put down within one hour, he would have never chosen to leave him there.
Being the animal lover/advocate I am, I was understandably horrified by the senseless tragedy this story told. In response to the story I wrote an editorial to the paper who published it, and my editorial was quickly published behind it. It went like this:
Two weeks ago I had to put my dog Hannah down. She was 14 yrs. old, had breast cancer, and was in a lot of pain. My choices were: 1) constant surgery, or 2) put her out of her misery now. I made the tough decision to go ahead with it, knowing she would never understand all the surgeries and pain. As sad as this was to do, I felt at peace with my decision knowing she would never suffer again.
The story in the Times News last Wednesday about the Elon student who turned his dog in to the Alamance Co. Animal Shelter broke my heart. It is all to indicative of society's casual, dismissive and uninformed views when it comes to pets...if we decide we can't keep them, there's always the local animal shelter that will find them a new home. It'd be great if it worked that way. But it doesn't. 85% of animals who are taken to shelters in NC are euthanized, which comes to about 250,000 animals annually.
I know the Elon student had a change of heart and went back to get the dog, so obviously he cared about his dog.
Owning an animal is a privilege that brings a lifetime of joy and unconditional love. The decision to have a dog or any animal is also a lifetime commitment, not just for a year or two while the puppy is still so cute and playful. It involves sticking it out through diarrhea and vomiting, paying whatever it takes to make sure the animal is well cared for and healthy, and a physical commitment to exercise...every day. And, when the dog has lived a long, full life, yes, it involves you having to make the difficult decision to humanely put him down when he tells you it's time.
It is a real shame that the bulldog mentioned in last Wednesday's story was put down after only one hour of being turned in by his owner. What a waste of a great dog. I hope people will think very hard about whether they're truly ready for a lifetime commitment to a dog, which is what the dog is offering them.
This story has weighed heavily on my heart and mind for some time. My goal in this post is to inform the public about the best ways to go about rehoming an animal you can no longer keep, after considering all options and finding there is just absolutely no way you can keep it. There is an obvious need for education on the subject, so here goes:
1) BACK TO WHERE HE CAME FROM. Go back to the place you got the dog. Was it a breeder? Even if you've had the dog for years, a responsible breeder will care what happens to any of the dogs they've bred, and will make every effort to help you find another home or possibly even take it back to live with them. However, if you do not feel comfortable giving the dog back to the breeder for some reason, don't. There are other options. If it came from an animal shelter, DO NOT JUST TURN YOUR DOG IN, thinking it will be rehomed. As the story above showed, most will not make it if turned in to a shelter. That said, there is probably something in your adoption contract that says whether you must return the dog to the shelter or rescue group you got him from if for any reason you can't keep him.
2) IS YOUR DOG ADOPTABLE? Next, you've got to consider what your dog's potential adoptability odds are. If the dog is old or in bad health or has any behavioral problems, it will be much harder for you to be able to find a new home for him. Your dog's chances will greatly increased if he is 4 yrs. old or younger, knows some basic obedience commands, is friendly to people and is adaptable to new situations. What would you think if you were meeting your dog for the first time? This is where you will have to step up as the responsible owner and get him ready to meet new potential adopters. Consider these points:
• It may require you to take him to a basic obedience class to get his manners tuned up.
• You definitely will want to have him bathed and groomed and presentable to new
prospective families. Make sure you throw his old ratty collar out and dress him up
in a brand new sporty one to spruce up his overall look. This small act can make a world
of difference in how he is received by new people meeting him for the first time!
• Now would be a good time to take him to the vet as well to get all of his vaccinations up
to date and make sure he is in good health.
• Remember that spaying or neutering a dog will go a long way in helping reduce
many behavioral problems, and will give your dog a healthier future, not to
mention the possibility of saving his life. Some animal rescue groups and SPCAs
offer low cost spay and neuter surgeries. Check with your local rescues in your
area to inquire about where you can have the surgery performed for a reasonable
• Please consider microchipping your dog before finding him a new home. Not only
could this save your dog's life, but prospective owners will look at this as a real
plus, and it may help them choose your dog over another they may be
3) ADVERTISING: Consider placing a classified ad to let more people know he's available.
Don't forget to make use of the internet as well. There are lots of ways to get the word out to
people who may be looking for something specific, and using such avenues such as craigslist.org
and similar sites will help you in your search for a new home. Include a description of your
dog, his needs and your requirements for the home you're looking for, and your phone
number. Emphasize your dog's best points. Is he good with kids? Is he trained? You may want
to charge a fee for the adoption, so you can weed out people who may not have the best
intentions for your dog, and to offset some of your costs you've put into him. Do not list your
ad as "Free to a good home". This will attract the wrong type of people.
4) FLYERS: Take some flyers that include a cute picture and great description of your dog
around town and hang them up. Your veterinarian's office would be a great place to get him
Finally, when the calls do start to come in, be sure you screen the interested parties as
stringently as you were during your adoption process when you initially got the dog.
• Ask questions like: Do you have a fenced yard? How will the dog get his exercise every day?
What happened to your last dog? Where will the dog stay during the day? If the weather is too
hot or cold, you know you don't want him to live outdoors 24/7.
• Ask the person for references such a their veterinarian's name and number and call it
to make sure the person is a responsible animal owner. Ask for 2-3 other personal references
as well and call those too.
When all references have checked out, make an appointment to have the prospective new
owners meet you and your dog. If at any time you get a bad feeling about them, no matter
what.....DO NOT GIVE THEM THE DOG! There'll be other potential homes, and you would
always wonder if the dog was ok if you gave it to a person you didn't have a good feeling
When you do find a home you feel the dog will have a good life with, tell the new owner that
if for any reason it doesn't work out, they should call you and you should be willing to take
the dog back. Tell them you want to keep in touch and that you'll call them in a few days to
see how things are going. Tell them to call you with questions or problems.
These are the ways that are in the best interest of your dog if, after long and careful
consideration, you come to the decision that he must be rehomed. Some people would say
that the animal shelter should be the last resort for the place to take your dog to be rehomed.
I would say that it is not even an option, and I cannot stress enough that by turning your dog
over to an animal shelter, odds are it is most likely going to be euthanized. Don't get me
wrong, animal shelters are doing all they can do to help animals find homes. The problem is
that there are just too many animals in the world and not enough homes. By law, animal
shelters have to keep stray animals that come in for several days to give owners time to find
them. However, an owner-surrendered animal is not protected by the same law and can and
will be destroyed to make room for others who are.
These are the realities! So, take great care in selecting a new home for your dog. You are the
only one he has looking out for him and you're responsible for his success.
I hope this posting has helped inform people about the realities of shelters and helpful info
on ways to rehome an animal. Good luck to all of you who decide that you have to give up
your animal. They're counting on you to make the right choices for them. Give them the
best chance by following the advice above.


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Sunday January 4, 2009
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UN complicity in the massacre
Hameed Abdul Karim
The Sunday Times
January 2009
'How many times can a man turn his head and pretend he just doesn't see'
- Bob Dylan
The line from Bob Dylan's immortal song 'Blowin' in the Wind' made famous by legends like Stevie Wonder and the trio Peter, Paul and Mary and himself among others takes on a new and poignant relevancy in the context of Israel's vicious attacks on the Palestinians in Gaza.
The man who is supposed to see the misery of the Palestinians and do something to redress their plight as they suffer yet another Israeli pogrom is the UN secretary general Ban Ki Moon. Instead he comes in front of TV cameras and repeats the mantra that Israel has the right to defend itself against terror and then went on to blame regional players who he claims have not done enough to bring peace to the Middle East with nary a word of criticism of Israel.
Obviously he is unaware of the Arab push for peace in the Middle East in 1992 on condition that Israel retreats to its 1967 borders as outlined in one of the many UN resolutions. But Israel and its main sponsor, the United States, rejected this offer. When Moon criticises any other nation, he does not have to preface his comments with the usual mantra like the right of states to defend themselves from external threats. But with Israel he has to be careful. He is supposed to - in fact required by the UN mandate - to bring Israeli leaders to book and to ensure peace in the world. But we have him shifting the blame on Israel's current atrocity in Gaza on anybody but the perpetrators of the crime.
Here we have Israel ignoring all UN resolutions that have been passed since the world body created the Jewish state. Ban ki-Moon's UN should apply pressure on Israel to abide by these resolutions especially the one which created two states out of historical Palestine, one for the European Jews and the other for the natives of Palestine who had lived on this land for as long as history can remember.
Israel celebrated its 60th anniversary a few months ago. Israel has gone beyond its demarcated borders and is the only state that has no defined boundaries. Palestine has still to emerge 60 years after the UN resolution was passed. 'How many years can some people exist before they are allowed to be free'.
The UN secretary general would be uncomfortable making any demands of Israel. Maybe he might even lose his job if he does that... For Israel controls the UN via the US as is detailed by Phyllis Bennis in her book 'Calling the Shots - How Washington Dominates Today's UN'.
Any other country outside the Western hemisphere would have faced punitive sanctions had it behaved in the same way Israel has. Cases in point are Zimbabwe, Iraq, Iran and Cuba.
Virtually all Israeli leaders have committed crimes against humanity. In this case humanity is the Palestinians, so maybe an unwritten law exists that makes them lesser human beings and thus disqualified for justice. A couple of Israeli leaders have been awarded the Noble Peace Prize even though there is no peace to talk about. Rwandan and Serbian leaders have been hauled before the World Court for similar if not lesser crimes.
Then compare the response of leaders of the Western world when people all over the globe protested against China's tough policy on Tibet with that of the response the same leaders and people have shown to Israel's savagery in Gaza and you have a picture of a lopsided reaction. The protests against China were plainly meant to embarrass the nation prior to the Beijing Olympics. Even a schoolboy knew that. Leaders like Angela Merkel, Nicolas Sarkozy, Gordon Brown and George Bush among others showed their displeasure at various public forums and even threatened to boycott the opening ceremony. Supporting its leaders, the Western media painted the town red with an anti China propaganda blitz.
Today the very same leaders and the same media are quite oblivious of what Israel is doing in Gaza preferring to blame the victim for the crimes of the villain. As if this was not bad enough, they paint the Palestinian resistance as acts of terrorism. In terms of the Geneva Conventions - if they are still valid -- people have the right to resort to violence to rid their country from an occupying force. The rest of the world is required to support such a cause. Instead we have the whole world turning against the Palestinians as they fight all alone for their land - the land tilled for them by their forefathers since time began.
'How many deaths will it take till we know that too many people have died'? Bob Dylan's words echo in my ears as Al-Jazeera shows more grotesque pictures of little Palestinian children as they are placed in a morgue.
* The writer is the vice-president of the Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine.
The Sunday Times International – Sunday January 4, 2009


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IBM sells Blue Gene for brain research
IBM has sold a multimillion-dollar model of its new Blue Gene/L supercomputer to simulate the workings of the human brain.
The Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, or EPFL, in Lausanne, Switzerland, purchased the supercomputer and will collaborate with experts from IBM on the project, Big Blue said Monday.
The two-year effort, dubbed the Blue Brain project, will build a three-dimensional model that simulates the electrochemistry of a major portion of the brain, the neocortex, with plans to simulate other parts and eventually the entire brain. The researchers hope to understand processes such as perception, thought and memory and to illuminate how malfunctions in the brain's circuitry can lead to problems such as autism and schizophrenia.