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Our trip to Sorrento was a last minute one. Freckles' family had already booked flights and a weeks' accommodation for the beginning of October and not wanting to miss out, we tagged along. So with a quick search on Skyscanner and AirBnb (some of our favourite websites), we were joining them!
How to get to Sorrento from Naples Airport
Getting to Sorrento is unbelievably easy. We landed at Naples airport and took the Curreri Viaggi shuttle bus, which is parked just outside. Buses leave every hour/ 2 hours depending on the time of day and its costs 10 euros one way. You can view the full timetable on the official website.
For more frequent transport links, you can take a bus into the centre of Naples and then take the train to Sorrento. We didn't use this option because the shuttle bus times worked out perfectly for us!
Where to stay in Sorrento?
Sorrento is small enough that it doesn't really matter where you stay. You can walk to restaurants, bars and the train station very easily. We rented a little studio appartment with a rooftop terrace on Corso Italia. We found this option to be much cheaper than staying in a hotel.
Freckles' family on the other hand booked into a hotel outside of Sorrento and used the complementary shuttle bus to get into town. It was fairly easy for them, but as the shuttle needed booking in advance, changing plans last minute was not possible.
In the end we didn't regret our decision to stay in centre of Sorrento, and as always, we would suggest staying in the actual town for more freedom overall.
Visiting Sorrento itself
You don't need that long to explore Sorrento, but it is definitely worth paying a visit. Head down to the harbour to see the town from below, before exploring the small streets. We also loved spending a bit of time in the old port where there were fewer people.
Where to eat and drink in Sorrento?
Eating and drinking in Sorrento is not expensive, but prices certainly are higher than in the rest of non-touristy Italy. You can get main courses for around 10-12 euros and a beer will cost you anything from 3 to 6 euros. But as always, you can find a reasonably priced and great place to eat with a little determination.
Great views from the rooftop at Foreigner's Club
Ok, we throught the same. When Freckles' mother said that she had heard good things about a place called 'Foreigner's Club' we shook in our boots (ok, we were wearing sandals). Foreigner's? A club? She had to be joking…
Well they say that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover and we certainly learnt our lesson here. Turns out it was one of the nicest rooftop bars we have ever been to. Drinks prices are reasonable and if you're ever planning a wedding on the Amalfi Coast, it would be a great venue.
Dine in a garden at Cafe Latino
We just stumbled upon Cafe Latino on our first night and it was a great find. You go through a small entrance to a huge terrace/patio area in a garden setting. We weren't expecting it to be so nice!
We both had pasta dishes and they were great. Slightly pricy at 14 euros each, but we would go back tomorrow without hesitation.
An intimate setting at the old port
The old port was one of our favourite areas in Sorrento. The majority of the restaurants serve the catch of the day, but you can also get traditional pizza and pasta dishes too. There is much less choice than in the centre of Sorrento, but we really liked the intimate atmosphere down there.
Divina Sorrento pizzeria
On our very last night we went to check out Divina Sorrento on Piazza Sant'Antonio. Until this point we shamefully hadn't eaten a single pizza and we were determined to make up for lost time. It is a reasonably priced pizzeria with a medium-sized menu. We would only rate it as 'average', but everything was homemade and better than you can get at home.
Day tours from Sorrento
Because the amount of things to do in Sorrento are quite limited, we would recommend doing several day trips. Car rental is an option, but we personally don't think it is worth it because transport links to the top attrations on the Amalfi Coast are very good.
You can take the public bus to Positano for a couple of euros. It runs about every hour, but check the times at the train station in advance. It takes about an hour and be warned that the road twists and turns around the coast. Bring a bottle of water if you get travel sick, but don't let this put you off from going. It is worth it!
An alternative is to take the boat, which is more expensive and only runs about twice a day. We didn't use this option because the sea was too rough.
A must-do excursion from Sorrento! There are several ferries that go to Capri, so you are best turning up on the day and seeing which one is the cheapest/which one is leaving first. We ended up using 2 different companies because the times worked our better for us.
Once at Capri, climb the steps to the top(it is not too difficult) or take the funicular. This is where most things are happening and you can also take the bus to Anacapri. We would recommend taking the bus for a couple of euros, but you could also travel in style in a convertible taxi.
Getting to Pompeii is also very easy from Sorrento, but this time you will need to use the train. It takes about 40 minutes and you arrive right next to the site entrance. Our biggest piece of advice is to wear comfortable shoes because you will be walking on cobbles. You might also want a bottle of water and some snacks, as well as a hat because there is not much shade.
The actual site is absolutely enormous and it is so difficult to see everything in one day. Check out the map when you arrive and decide which sections you really want to see.
There you have it! We only stayed for 3 and a half days so our time was quickly spent at these places. Of course there are many other thngs to see in the area including Vesuvius and Naples. Freckles' family also went to Ravello and they made sure to brag about how great it was!
Quick facts
Where: Sorrento, Italy
When did we go?: September 2015
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: Italian, but English is also spoken well
Have you been anywhere else on the Amalfi coast? Would you recommend diffrent towns to other travellers? We would love to hear your thoughts!


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Last school year was my first gig as a teacher. I chose to do 5th grade science, as I love that aged children and have grown to love the subject. So, it should come as no surprise that one who teaches land forms would completely geek out at the incredibly beautiful natural wonder of the world: The Grand Canyon. I served tables feverishly over the "summer break" to make enough money for an epic road trip from south east Texas to Arizona.
I've always loved road trips. Maybe this adoration stems from my childhood, when I never traveled. I remember thinking an hour's drive was an eternity away. I just wasn't used to it. That changed in college when I moved a little over 4 hours away, and then sequentially began my love of moving, and traveling.
The canyon was indescribable. Every step taken gave a completely different view of the phenomenon. Every minute the sun moved, different highlights and shadows made what you thought you'd already taken enough photos of, something yet again photographable. I loved it, to say the least. It was something I'll never forget and hopefully experience again. I recommend it to anyone who cherishes Mother Nature.


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Ramaphosa, along with the rest of the ANC Top Six, is set to kick off former President Nelson Mandela's centenary celebrations at the Grand Parade at noon on Sunday. The ANC Western Cape's chair remains vacant after Marius Fransman was axed for bringing the party into disrepute following accusations of sexual misconduct in 2016. The rural caucus says it intends actively campaigning for key positions in the province's next leadership structure.
Although there are no formal slates, names that have been mentioned as possible candidates include some familiar figures like former Western Cape premier and SA ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool, Rural Development and Land Reform Deputy Minister Mcebisi Skwatsha, Deputy Police Minister Bongani Mkongi and members of the provincial legislature Cameron Dugmore and Richard Dyantyi. The Weekend Argus is in possession of a leaked candidate list, which has Dugmore in the position of chair.
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Dugmore, a former MEC, confirmed he was standing but distanced himself from the list, saying it would fan factionalism in the provincial ANC. "Members of the ANC, who approached me to make myself available, have indicated that I would bring energy, experience and the ability not only to unite the ANC across traditional divides, but also be well-placed to ensure that we play our role as an effective opposition in the legislature," he said.
Dugmore said the ANC had a unique opportunity to discuss the chair vacancy as most of the regions were due for regional conferences within the next two months.
Dugmore said that while he would not officially campaign until branches made pronouncements, he saw an opportunity for the ANC to look at uniting and rebuilding in the province. "And if branches feel I can play that role, I'd be willing to take that confidence and make the ANC (in the province) competitive again."
Asked whether his racial identity could scupper his leadership ambitions, Dugmore said: "At the end of the day, it's really up to the members and the branches to decide whether they believe that a comrade classified as white, coloured or African is in a position to lead, but I think that is a choice the branches need to make. "You would know very well the ANC has a strong non-racial tradition for leaders from all communities, genders and faiths."
Dugmore said the party would have to have an inclusive leadership in the province.
Ousted by the ANC in the wake of the "brown envelopes" debacle in 2008, Rasool's name has been ringing out among ANC members. A coy Rasool would not categorically indicate his interest in the position.
"I think people remember who last won the Western Cape. That's the context in which my name would have come up."
Asked whether he would accept a formal nomination, he said: "I'm not too sure. I haven't been asked so there is no answer to give. To be honest, I'll think about it when there is a declared (provincial) conference. Until that moment, there is nothing to consider."
Rasool said that should this happen, he would consult his family. He said the next provincial leadership should focus on exposing the DA as "unqualified" to run the province, citing the water crisis as an example.
"I think that one would want the ANC to win over the province. Whether I can play a role in that, that's for the members to decide."
Skwatsha said he was waiting for a formal nomination before he could make a pronouncement. "I've been hearing about my name," he said. Skwatsha explained that Faiez Jacobs, provincial secretary, would announce dates to party members.
He said he had heard that the provincial general council and the subsequent elective conference would be held in May. "When the dates (for the provincial general council and the elective conference) have been set, the branches will start speaking formally."
Skwatsha said that between now and May, there would not be enough time for candidates to lobby other members. "We will need enough time so that branches can make their nominations and tell us who they've nominated. This would allow candidates to accept or decline nominations."
He said the next provincial leadership in the ANC would have to be humble and sworn servants of the people to topple the DA. Skwatsha stressed the importance of unity, but added that factions were to be expected leading up to a conference. He said if he was to become the chairperson, he would include the rural caucus in the provincial leadership.
Dyantyi, who was deployed to organise this weekend's rally, said he would only comment after the weekend.
Jacobs urged members not to focus on lists and be preoccupied by positions ahead of the provincial elective conference.
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Meet Alethea, my beautiful witch. She took many, many hours and incorporates felting, sewing and embroidery – all of which are my passions. I wanted her to be tall, elegant and slender – after lots of hard work I achieved the look I wanted. Her face is detailed and mysterious. She has a wonderful half smile and a shock of luscious black hair. Her body is made from natural coloured Perendale Batting. Her skirt is wet felted merino wool and it falls into swishy soft pleats. Her top is soft black tulle with purple merino wool nuno felted around the bottom and black ribbon bows stitched on. Her cloak is beautiful – made from black velour with a purple satin lining. It has a full, lined hood and I embroidered a Pentagram on each side of the front. The cloak is a replica of the ones I make for real witches. Her cloak is removable. Her hair is from a human grade hair piece. She is 42cms tall and comes with her own stand.
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It can be hard to know how other people see you. I have a friend who has always said, "what people think of me is none of my business." As a general rule, that's how I try to see it as well. Otherwise, it's way too easy to get caught up in other people's expectations and lose sight of who exactly I want to be for myself. That being said, it can be interesting and useful to know and understand the vibe you are putting out in the world. I tend to think of myself as a pretty serious person. By serious I do not suggest a lack of humor, rather that I am someone who tries to be both self-aware and conscious of the world.
My typical work day is from about 9am-7pm (unfortunately sometimes even a bit later lately). Between those hours, I usually listen to the BBC Newshour from 9-10, and then my local public radio station (WNYC) for the rest of the day. This means for ten hours straight, I am listening to people report and discuss what's happening around the world. Starting last week though, something happened. I listened to two of my favorite public radio host's shows, and then at 2pm, I switched over to Spotify and finished out the day to the 90's Babymaker's Playlist. I guess I just couldn't take it anymore. For eleven months out of this year, I've taken in all of the garbage. I've sat in distress to make sure I comprehend every detail–to understand each and every particular effort to dismantle our democracy, divide our country, and destroy our reputation around the world.
I don't know if it was the turn into the holiday season or what, but last week, I reached my fill. I'm still paying attention to what's going on–I always will. But for my sanity, I've decided I've got to end the year on a warmer, lighter note. I have no idea what the last few weeks of this blog are going to look like. I'm not promising I won't revert to my usual self and touch on some more sobering topics (pun intended), but I also want to let loose and have some fun.
So, in that spirit, and in the interest of sharing a bit about myself in a sort of bloggerific way that I normally wouldn't, I've answered some 'get to know me' questions below. I have to admit, it was fun working in such a short form. Maybe I need to channel my inner Buzzfeed and do more "list" posts. That's what everyone wants these days right? Or perhaps all we have the attention span for. Alright, no more commentary. Please enjoy. And if you're so inclined, grab one of the questions and answer it for yourself in the comments–I'd love to know a little more about you as well!
Cat H. Bradley. The 'H' is my legal middle name. It stands for Henderson, which is my maiden name.
Where are you from?
Ann Arbor, Michigan. Go Blue baby.
Where do you live now?
Brooklyn, NY. On January 4, 2010 I landed at LaGuardia airport blasting 'Empire State of Mind' in my ear buds. I've never looked back.
What is your favorite beverage?
Reallllly cold seltzer. Or Kombucha.
Favorite comida?
Steak frites. (Steak + fries for the culinarily challenged.) And tacos. And fried chicken. Oh and biscuits. Also, soup dumplings. OMG. All of it. I LOVE food. Best thing in the world.
It's your birthday, what do you want for dessert?
1. Donuts 2. Cookies. I'm kind of a donut connoisseur. My hubs and I do research and seek them out anywhere we travel in the U.S. We look for donuts and fried chicken. Ooh, that reminds me, if you're ever in Philly, go here for both. My favorite cookie is peanut butter chocolate chip, although not enough people make them and a good one is hard to find. Usually they are not peanut-buttery enough!
Favorite city in the U.S.? (Besides NYC)
Chi-town. Went to school in Chicago and lived there for a bit after. I try to go back once a year to eat amazing food and retell my hubs all the same stories from my glory days.
U.S. city you're anxious to get to but haven't yet?
Seattle. We were planning a trip last year but wound up in Portugal instead.
Favorite city abroad?
Berlin. By a mile. Would love to live there for a year or two.
Travel Dreams?
We love Europe so much and have been traveling there the past 3 years (and probably will in 2018 as well), but would love to expand our horizons to other continents. Anxious to see several different countries in Africa, Asia, and South America.
What is your favorite childhood memory?
Going to Blockbuster video on Friday nights, picking out movies, and watching them at home with my fam. When we went with my Dad, each of my siblings and I got to pick out our own movie!
Dogs or Cats?
I LOVE dogs. I can't stand cats. You never know what they are thinking. People with simple senses of humor often think it's funny that I don't like cats (cause of my name.)
First pet?
A Newfoundland named Dynamite.
Any phobias?
I'm afraid of heights and flying, but I live on the 20th floor and I travel as much as I possibly can. I'm also terrified of rodents, but I live in New York City. I guess you could say I believe in exposure therapy. (FYI, if you are afraid of rodents, still come to NYC–it's really not worse than any other city!)
Favorite color?
That really ugly yellowish green color. You might call it chartreuse.
Do you have a nickname?
Kitty Cat. KitCat. Bo. Bo Jengles (only my big bro calls me the last two.)
What is your biggest accomplishment?
Three way tie: Getting sober, quitting smoking, and running a marathon.
Favorite ice cream flavor?
Pralines n' Cream. Kids used to make fun of me for it when I was little. They said that was old people's ice cream. They weren't wrong. Still my fav.
Favorite subject in high school? College?
History. Shakespeare. I took every Shakespeare class my University offered.
What was your first job?
I got a special permit to work 6 hours a week at a Crown House of Gifts. It's like a Hallmark store where they sell cards and gifts. I don't think I've gone longer than a month or two without a job since I was 13.
What do you do now?
I'm a production accountant for TV and Film. Currently paying the bills for the Showtime drama 'Billions'.
Dream Job?
Last really good movie you saw?
Miss Sloane. Underrated. Check it out.
Movies you're most excited about seeing?
The Post (Spielberg, w/Hanks and Streep). Star Wars: The Last Jedi. I'm not even that into Star Wars, but we are seeing it on Christmas Eve so I always look forward to that (Henderson fam tradition).
What are your hobbies/fav things to do?
Running, lifting, bikram yoga. I also love to eat and lie on the sofa with my husband and watch movies, shows, and hoops. Go Knicks.
Favorite store?
Whole Foods. It's the only shopping I enjoy.
One thing you couldn't live without?
I could live without a lot of things. Couldn't live without my hubs.
Any unique talents?
I'm really good at killing flies. People think I'm joking or being silly. But then when the seasons change and those buggers come around indoors, they're glad to have me around. Quick like a Cat, remember? Sorry if this 'bugs' the animal lovers.
Most exciting person you've ever met?
Barack Obama.
Person you'd like to meet?
Dead person you'd like to be alive so you can meet them?
James Baldwin. Also wouldn't mind having a chat with the Founding Fathers.
What is something you wish you were better at?
Letting go of expectations I have for people.
What is something you like about yourself?
I always want to do hard things, and I really believe I can do them.
What is something you dislike about yourself?
I always want to do hard things, and I really believe I can do them.
Favorite Christmas carol?
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Johnny Mathis sings my fav version).
Favorite quote?
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard, is what makes it great." -Jimmy Dugan (A League of their Own)
"Love takes off the masks we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within." -James Baldwin
Who else needs a break from all of life's seriousness? Tell me about it!


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Haha, I love this. I find it really upsetting that we're so often made to feel 'guilt' over things we love. I totally agree that we shouldn't be hurting people but other than that who cares.ReplyDelete
If dancing round the house singing your heart out or watching a cheesy film makes you happy why worry?! I love SO many things which aren't 'cultured' or 'improving' but they give me huge joy and make my life happier. And you should never feel guilty for enjoying life! xReplies
On a related note, I've often wondered why the publishers brought out an 'adult' series of the Harry Potter books which were less colourful and less distinctive than the original ones (although they've all been redesigned since). Do adults not want to be seen reading children's books?Delete
I'm totally with you on this - I refuse to feel guilty about the things I enjoy, be they trashy TV (Made In Chelsea ftw), listening to Taylor Swift, or reading books that aren't 'great' literature.ReplyDelete
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Solar Power - Advantages and Disadvantages of Solar Power
Solar Power - A Renewable Energy Source
Solar power gets a lot of press these days as a renewable energy source, and it's natural to consider it as a potential way to power some or all of your home. Let's take a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of solar power when looking at power sources for the homeowner or small business.
The key selling point is that solar is a renewable resource. There are other potential renewable power sources, such as wind and low head hydroelectric, but solar seems to have a lot of attention. There are actually several ways that are possible to leverage solar for power generation. One that has been around for decades is to use the solar heat to directly generate heat for the home. Traditionally this is primarily for sourcing hot water in the home. Another recent use is to heat swimming pool water. And the other most popular use for home energy is to generate electricity using photoelectric cells. Photoelectric panels have been used in specialized applications for years (that's how most long term space vehicles/satellites are powered.) Finally, there have been a lot of improvements recently in generating electricity using solar heat to generate steam and drive traditional turbines, but these are on a scale that is not going to be practical for the homeowner for years to come.
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Advantages of Solar Power
Clean - Solar is a clean resource. Once the panels are in place, there is little impact on the environment, especially if the panels are mounted on the roof of a home or business. This does need to be balanced with the environmental impact of making the solar panels. This is more true with photoelectric, as these are semiconductors ( like the electronics of your TV or sound system) which do have an environmental impact. Certainly there are no greenhouse gas emissions from the ongoing operation of a solar panel.
Ubiquitous - We like to think that sunshine is everywhere. Practically speaking though, it is more available in areas like the Southwest US, basically closer to the equator is better. But however much you have, it is there and not controlled by other businesses or countries.
Free - Once you have set up a solar panel and paid for the equipment, the cost of the solar itself is free. They also tend to have a pretty low maintenance cost, as there are often no moving parts.
Quiet - Unlike wind power, there is little or no noise from a solar panel. Some of the very high efficiency panels track the sun as it goes through the sky daily, but this is usually barely audible.
Aesthetics - Once again, unlike wind power which has a generator high in the sky, solar panels are often installed flat on a roof, and so have very little visual impact. If you were to go off grid, then there would also be no need for power lines, but practically speaking many cities have underground utility lines, and with no lines you can't sell excess power back to the grid.
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Disadvantages of Solar Power
High Initial Costs - Especially true for photoelectric panels, even with tax credits the high initial costs make it difficult to see an economic payback in a reasonable time frame.
Availability - In any application, solar is only available during the day. If you are not trying to go off the grid, this is not necessarily a major problem, because in most places, especially in the Southwest, the daylight hours are when electricity demand surges because of the need for cooling. But, for solar to be the only source of energy for a home (or even for the solar heated power plants), some way to store or flywheel the energy is needed. Further there is the variability introduced by seasonal changes and cloudy days, making the energy supplied from a solar system highly variable, a characteristic that gives power engineers headaches.
Interconnect costs - Since solar electric generates lower voltage DC power, in order to be used by typical household appliances, or to interconnect to the the grid, some type of inverter is required to convert the power to 120 V AC. For grid interconnect, this tends to be an expensive design, as there are further constraints on the design (e.g. it needs to shut down when the grid goes down, some type of net metering is needed, etc.)
Size - While there is a lot of solar energy, it is actually a relatively diffuse power source (that's a good thing, otherwise we would burn to a crisp when we went outside). Combine that with the very low efficiency of today's photoelectric devices, and a solar panel system large enough to power a home tends to be larger than the home, especially with the systems that are mounted flat and do no tracking. Solar power has many advantages, but it's not without its disadvantages. As the state of this technology continues to improve, and we look forward to the day when we can all have all the free power we need.
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UHLMANN, T.S.; BATTAIOLA, A.L. Applications of a Roleplaying Game for Qualitative Simulation and Cooperative Situations Related to Supply Chain Management. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. 1ed.: Springer International Publishing, 2014, v. 8527, p. 429-439.
This article presents the current stage in the development of a serious game. The main goal of this game is to provide an environment where students and professionals can train Supply Chain Management (SCM) accordingly to a qualitative point-of-view. The Serious Game consists of a Roleplaying Game system for SCM training and simulation, where players simulate, as characters, organizations placed into a Supply Chain with mutual interdependence relationships. During the play session, players respond to situations faced in a simulated organizational setting (a market, a producer or consumer of goods and services) and experience the challenges of an organizational environment. The research method consisted of four consecutive phases: research, development, application and evaluation of this game. The article concludes pointing future possibilities to use the game system in purposes related to SCM area, such as Quality and Environmental Management, Health and Safety, development of new products and services, among other.


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I am in support of H340, An Act relative to a moratorium on high stakes testing and PARCC ... By Lori Silveira
Joint Committee on Education
State House Room, 111
Boston, MA 02133
Rep. Alice Hanlon Peisch, Chair
Joint Committee on Education
State House, Room 473G
Boston, MA 02133
Dear Madame Chairs:
I apologize for not having time to craft perhaps more compelling testimony, but I've been proctoring tests this week. At this very moment, my fourth-grade class may be finishing its final District Benchmark testing session. Here are some testing totals you may find alarming:
Districtwide Test Sessions _16__
PARCC Test Sessions __8___
Now, we've all heard the claims that these tests only disrupt part of the day, part of a building, or other minimizing comments. As a teacher in a public school building that is over one hundred years old, I can tell you our entire school is impacted. We all tiptoe around, avoid bathroom use, reschedule the little time our students have for art, music, physical education or outdoor time. Test-takers with accommodations move to spaces all over the building. Then we have the makeup sessions for those that were absent. Field Trips have become too difficult to schedule around all the testing.
Many teachers remember when elementary students would greet them with, "Do we have gym today?" or "Do we have art today?" Now the most frequently asked question is, "Do we have a test today?" And too frequently the answer has been YES. Any school expects to have a certain amount of tension during testing season, but now it's always testing season.
After all these years we can still match scores to ZIP codes. This can't be about teacher effectiveness. We need the task force to examine the Commonwealth's high-stakes testing culture. Districts like mine must be released from the testing stranglehold.
Less Testing More Learning!
I am in support of H340, An Act relative to a moratorium on high stakes testing and PARCC, filed by Rep. Marjorie Decker (D-Cambridge), and request the committee report it favorably from committee as soon as possible.
Lori Silveira
New Bedford Educators Association
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Sen. Patricia Jehlen, Vice Chair
Rep. Danielle Gregoire, Vice Chair
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I so agree that we need to test less and teach more. As a special education teacher in a New Bedford elementary school I spent between 1 and 1/2 to 4 hours administering tests on 64 mornings. You read that correctly...64 sessions of testing!!! Oh, by the way I also administered testing to 9 students for initial or re-evaluation meeting, another average of 3 hours per student and attended 24 team evaluations that last between 1/2 hour and 1 and 1 and 1/2 hours. Am I the only one who thinks this sounds ridiculous?
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Since a listening copy of 'Comicopera' turned up a few weeks back, it's hardly left the office stereo. At 62 years of age the ex-Soft Machine drummer could have easily called it a day by now, he's made his mark on the music scene both as a member of one of progressive rock's most important acts and also as a hugely creative solo artist in his own right. But at an age where most artists shrivel up only to emerge for cash-in live shows or charity appearances, Wyatt just seems to get better and better and with "Comicopera" he has pieced together his most beguiling album to date and quite easily one of the years most incredible releases. 'Comicopera' is divided into three acts, the first 'Lost in Noise' being the most straightforward sonically, highlighting Wyatt's talent for writing leftfield pop music of the most sublime kind. The second act 'The Here and the Now' is jazzy and playful, while the third 'Away with the Fairies' is the most unusual, with tracks sung in Italian and Spanish and sparsely accompanied by discordant, dark instrumentals. Wyatt has long been championed by critics but largely ignored by the record-buying public so it seems right that Domino, drunk with their successes with the Arctic Monkeys and Franz Ferdinand have put their funds into something truly remarkable and culturally important and given one of the millennium's most fascinating albums adequate support. With songs such as the loungey 'Just as You Are' the comical 'Be Serious' and the melancholy 'You You' straddling such oddities as 'Cancion de Julieta' and the Gamelan-inspired 'Pastafari' there seems no doubt that a new generation of Wyatt listeners will emerge from the mists and will discover a world of genuinely forward-thinking music. The rest of us will simply be dying to hear what the great man does next, one gets the feeling that 'Comicopera' is just the beginning of a very rewarding relationship.
Ahora que publicaciones de referencia, para algunos, se acuerdan de él, las reverencias de muchos acompañan y van detrás, hasta Domino edita el disco. Al final, lo importante es la música y que Robert aún guarda energías para hacernos disfrutar y soñar, y a mí, no se me ocurre mejor manera de iniciar un nuevo año, que con uno de los músicos que más significado tiene en esta pequeña aldea. Siento ser así de cuesto con él, pero no hay más tiempo.


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The Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino is host to Countries Collide a 8 match Boxing card co-presented by Holmes Boxing & Sampson Boxing, headlined by a WBC Latino Title bout.
Battling for the vacant 140 lbs. WBC Latino title is Mexico's Juan Garcia Mendez & undefeated, Argentine Juan Jose Velasco .
Mendez has 12 of his 19 wins by kncok out, coming off a May draw against Cesar Villarraga. Velasco has 9 of 16 win by knock out and last fought in April, scoring a TKO of Gustavo Armando Pereyra.
Slotted for the co-main event is Argentina's Ramon Raynoso, who has 9 of 20 wins by knock out, against Albuquerque's Jose Osorio, who's on a 4 fight win streak.
Drop to the bottom of the page for Quick Results.
Fight 1) 4 Rd 147: Kevin Johnson (3-0) vs. Shem Prieto (0-2)
Recap: Johnson quickly scored a knockdown off a right body shot. Johnsons offense continued with a heavy left hook. Prieto took a knee after a jab and at the count of 8 the ref waived off the contest
Result: Kevin Johnson by TKO (ref stoppage) 1:59 R1
Fight 2) 4 Rd 137: Derek Perez (0-6) vs. George Roybal (0-3)
Recap: Perez came out strong combinations of hooks connecting body and head. Roybal bleeding from the nose after 1 rd. Perez breathing heavy as rd 2 began, but still moved forward. The pressure Fighting of Perez continued, even with Roybal finding the space to land hard single shots. Roybal cornered getting hit with left hooks and right uppercuts the ref stops the action calls for the ringside physician, who's waives off the fight.
Result: Derek Perez by TKO (Dr. stoppage) 2:20 R3
Fight 3) 4 Rd 124: Aaron Martinez (3-1) vs. Richard Reyes (0-1)
Recap: Reyes started off aggressive but back off after feeling the power of the Martinez right hand. Martinez landed big hard single shots the left hook and right cross while still being venerable to the left hook. With a swollen right eye Reyes made a last gasp effort to land a haymaker but found himself taking hooks stuck on the ropes as the ref jumped in to stop the bout.
Result: Aaron Martinez by TKO (ref stoppage) 2:07 R4
Fight 4) 4 Rd 113: Leanna Martinez (0-0) vs. Brittney Horton (0-0)
Recap: Horton the rangier fighter started off working her straight punches. Martinez back Horton to the corner with right hooks. a to the body flurry sees Horton take a knee and not be able to beat the 10 count.
Result: Leanna Martinez by TKO (ref stoppage) 1:28 R1
Fight 5) 6 Rd 124: Ramon Raynoso (20-1) vs. Jose Osorio (8-3-1)
Recap: with 1 second left on the first rd Raynoso scored a knockdown leaping in with a straight left. Raynoso charges with big overhands. Osorio landed best with his right uppercut. The 3rd round saw the Raynoso pace slow after a charge in the first minute. Osorio capitalized with the right uppercut and left hook. Osorio with damage above his right eyebrow from a headbutt. In big spent the bout saw Osorio being the aggressor and staying tight defensively while Raynoso loaded up telegraphing power shots. After being out worked in volume by Osorio for 4 straight rounds Raynoso found a left hook and a few combinations to round 7 very competitive. Raynoso is deducted a point in the 8th holding. Raynoso almost had double digits in tackles on the night.
Result: Jose Osorio by (74-76, 79-78, 77-73) split decision
Fight 6) 10 Rd WBC Latino Title 140: Juan Garcia Mendez (19-2) vs. Juna Jose Velasco (16-0)
Recap: Velasco immediately took the lead in their dance behind his left jab and left hook. The Velasco left hook would scored a knockdown of JGM and cause blood to run from nose in rd 3. Confident, Velasco would start to put together long combinations in the 4. JGM would weather the storm and start to answer back with his own combinations attacking the body. The left jab left hook assault of Velasco would continue, also slipping in the occasional right cross or uppercut. Late in round 8 the left hook to liver would score Velasco his 2nd knockdown. Smelling blood in the water Velasco would quickly score another knockdown in the 9th. The ref would let the action continue but 20 seconds later jumped in waiving off the contest.
Result: Juan Jose Velasco by TKO (ref stoppage) 0:54 R9
Fight 7) 4 Rd 160: Bryant McClain (4-0) vs. Jordan Gregory (1-2)
Recap: Taking the fight on a day notice Gregory tired to be the early aggressor. McClain took his time, stalked, and use his size advantage to corner and push Gregory back. The right cross and right uppercut would be McClain's most effective punches. Gregor stayed in the fight pushed to the inside threw a lot of hooks and never backed down making the contest into a brawl.
Result: scored a draw (39-37, 37-39, 38-38)
Fight 8) 6 Rd 139: Antonio Martinez (8-2-4) vs. Gabriel Gutierrez (4-6)
Recap: Gutierrez got right in the pocket unleashing a nasty flurry cutting Martinez open under the left eye and causing a cut on the bridge of the nose. Curiously Gutierrez walks himself to the ropes giving martinez the opportunity to work his body shots. Martinez in close is being susceptible to the uppercut.
Result: Gabriel Gutierrez by (58-56 56-58 59-55) split decision
Quick Results
6 Rd 140: Gabriel Gutierrez (5-6) def. Antonio Martinez (8-3-4) by (58-56 56-58 59-55) split decision
4 Rd 160: Bryant McClain (4-0-1) vs. Jordan Gregory (1-2-1) is scored (39-37, 37-39, 38-38) a draw
10 Rd WBC Latino Title 140: Juan Jose Velasco (17-0) def. Juan Garcia Mendez (19-3) by TKO (ref stoppage) 0:54 R9
8 Rd 124: Jose Osorio (9-3-1) def. Ramon Raynoso (20-2) by (76-74, 79-78, 73-77) split decision
4 Rd 110: Leanna Martinez (1-0) def. Brittney Horton (0-1) by TKO (ref stoppage) 1:28 R1
4 Rd 124: Aaron Martinez (4-1) def. Richard Reyes (0-2) by TKO (ref stoppage) 2:07 R4
4 Rd 137: Derek Perez (1-6) def. George Roybal (0-4) by TKO (Dr. stoppage) 2:20 R3
4 Rd 147: Kevin Johnson (4- 0) vs. Shem Prieto (0-3) by TKO (ref stoppage) 1:59 R1
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The release of the girls has also dispelled two misconceptions. Contrary to the baloney peddled by ardent supporters of former President Goodluck Jonathan, that the girls were not kidnapped to "harass" him out of the 2015 presidential race. If the motive was to harass him out of the race, the girls would have been released shortly after he lost the election. The fact that Boko Haram kept the girls for two years after the election suggests that their disappearance had nothing to do with Jonathan. Second, the release of the girls after three years in captivity is a clear testimony that Boko Haram is not some rag-tag terrorist group, as some have insinuated
Last Saturday, Boko Haram unexpectedly released 82 Chibok girls, after a gruesome three years in captivity. Indeed, the entire world seemed to have moved on and forgotten these innocent girls. While the world was outraged by the use of chemical weapons against children in Syria, no one seemed to care about the fate of the Chibok girls. Former president Olusegun Obasanjo even speculated that the girls may never be seen again.
What prompted their sudden and unexpected release? The official spiel is that the girls had been swapped with some Boko Haram prisoners, in a deal brokered by Switzerland and some international NGOs. I believe, however, there are more complex reasons for their sudden release, and that the timing is very intriguing.
First, why would Boko Haram release the girls to an ailing President Muhammadu Buhari, who many believe has been so incapacitated that he could no longer prosecute the war against Boko Haram? Why would Boko Haram now be afraid and willing to negotiate with a Commander-in-Chief who has not met with his frontline officers for a long time? In military parlance, Boko Haram would expect the Nigerian army to be disorganised and in retreat. Boko Haram might, therefore, assume that Nigerian Army Chief-of-Staff, General Buratai's recent visit to Brazil, instead of focusing on intensifying the onslaught against Boko Haram, reflects the army's disorganisation and lack of command and control by the Commander-in-Chief.
Could the release of the girls be attributed to the fact that Boko Haram and its sponsors would want Buhari to claim credit for the girls' release, rather than "President" Yemi Osinbajo? Could it have anything to do with the permutations for 2019? Perhaps to ensure northern unity and stability, Boko Haram and its benefactors may have come to the conclusion that it's better to release the girls under Buhari than under Osinbajo. Maybe they do not want to see a situation whereby southerners would say: "see, your northern president did not succeed in releasing the Chibok girls, as he promised during the 2015 presidential election. Why, then, did you people castigate and voted against former president Jonathan for his failure to secure the release of the girls?"
Could it be that the sponsors of Boko Haram want to create a basis for power to be retained in the north in 2019? For one thing, the economy under Buhari is still fledgling and recessionary. Inflation and unemployment are very high, while the country continues to suffer infrastructural decay. Although the foreign exchange market has experienced a temporary respite, huge uncertainty still remains.
It's unclear whether the Central Bank of Nigeria's strategy of intervening in the market with massive infusion of foreign exchange is sustainable in the long-run.
Buhari's health and his lack of effective control of economic policies have cast doubt over his ability to turn the economy around in a significant way. Thus, many observers expect the economy to be in limbo for as long as the president recuperates from his illness. With all these worrisome economic scenarios, there needs to be some positive news for the north to cling to power in 2019, especially if Buhari decides not to run, as is widely expected —-considering his frailty. Could the release of the Chibok girls be that positive news for the northern political elite, who are beginning to jockey for power ahead of 2019?
There is also the "Trump Factor" that cannot be easily jettisoned. It is possible that the release of the girls may be a ploy by Boko Haram to shift President Trump's focus away from the terroristic group. Trump is known for his disdain for terrorist groups such as ISIS and its affiliates. During the U.S. presidential campaigns he often referred to the threats posed by Boko Haram, and criticised former president Barak Obama's ineffectiveness in taming Boko Haram. Trump is always looking for the slightest opportunity to demonstrate his hawkish disposition. As Hilary Clinton always reminds us, Trump can be provoked by a mere tweet. Boko Haram is savvy enough to know that Trump is unpredictable, and would not hesitate to mobilise U.S. forces to decimate the terroristic group. In his telephone conversations with President Buhari last February, Trump promised to assist the president in the fight against Boko Haram. I'm sure Boko Haram's de facto leader, Abubakar Shekau, heard that promise loud and clear. It is interesting that the girls were released just a few weeks after Trump launched tomahawk missiles against Assad, and a few days after he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to coordinate their attacks against terrorist groups worldwide.
In the euphoria that accompanied the girls' release, it is easy to forget what led to their kidnap in the first place. While there are speculations about the motives for their abduction, what is indisputable are the underlying economic conditions that have fostered the emergence of groups such as Boko Haram, Indigenous Peoples Organisation of Biafra (IPOB), Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Niger Delta Avengers, etc. These groups emerged during a period of unprecedented economic deprivation in the country. The groups are populated by youths with no economic opportunities and a very bleak future. These youths grew up in a very inequitable and non-inclusive country, where stupendous affluence is juxtaposed with chronic poverty. They grew up in a country where monumental corruption is not only institutionalised, but also where proceeds from graft are often flaunted and celebrated. While Boko Haram may well be defeated someday, or some say have already been defeated, other violent forms of protest may emerge in the future, unless Nigeria's rapacious economic deprivations are urgently addressed.
The release of the girls has also dispelled two misconceptions. Contrary to the baloney peddled by ardent supporters of former President Goodluck Jonathan, that the girls were not kidnapped to "harass" him out of the 2015 presidential race. If the motive was to harass him out of the race, the girls would have been released shortly after he lost the election. The fact that Boko Haram kept the girls for two years after the election suggests that their disappearance had nothing to do with Jonathan. Second, the release of the girls after three years in captivity is a clear testimony that Boko Haram is not some rag-tag terrorist group, as some have insinuated. It is a meticulously organised entity, with a very disciplined chain of command. Holding over 200 girls against their will for over three years is not a cake-walk! And keeping those girls from the prying eyes of sophisticated international security agents suggests that this is a seasoned and professional terroristic group. Be that as it may, we celebrate the girls' return, and hope that the remaining girls will soon be released to their beleaguered families.
Onyeiwu is professor and chair, Department of Economics, Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania, USA.


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When Mark Rossnagel moved to Portland from New York to pursue his graduate studies in piano at the University of Southern Maine, he did exactly what an enterprising young musician ought to do: He made himself a useful member of the city's musical community.
Rossnagel became the music director of First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church and joined the university's adjunct faculty. He played recitals, both as a soloist and as a vocal accompanist, and as the assistant conductor of the Oratorio Chorale he ended up leading a concert at the last minute when the choir's director, Emily Isaacson, was about to give birth.
A musical man about town, you would spot him at concerts of all kinds, and he did not mind dispensing advice to music critics: Walking up the aisle after the slightly rocky first half of a performance, he stopped at a critic's seat and said just two words – "be kind" – before moving on.
Early this year, Rossnagel returned to New York, but Portland is evidently still in his blood. On Friday evening, he returned to play a recital on the First Friday at First Parish series he started in 2015. His program, "The Singing Piano," brought together works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Chopin, the concert's title referring to the lyrical impulse that, Rossnagel wrote in his program note, runs through each of the scores.
It was easy for Rossnagel to make that case in his opening work, Bach's "Capriccio On the Departure of a Beloved Brother" (BWV 992), a miniature cantata in instrumental form, with movement titles that describe the action: Bach and his friends first try to dissuade Johann Jacob Bach (the composer's brother) from leaving home to take a post at the royal court in Sweden. After lamenting his imminent departure, they accept the inevitable and wish him a joyful journey. The closing fugue on the Posthorn melody – the tune that announced the arrival of the mail in Bach's day – may have been Bach's way of saying, "and don't forget to write."
Rossnagel brought out the implied voices in this light-spirited piece, and while he made free use of the piano's flexible tone palette and dynamics – elements unavailable on the harpsichord, for which Bach wrote the work – he suggested Bach's original textures through crisp articulation and graceful ornamentation.
Chopin's Ballade No. 1 in G minor (Op. 23) suits Rossnagel's theme as well. Though steeped in the showy but expressive keyboard technique of the early 19th century, it is built of the gently winding melodies in which Chopin excelled. Rossnagel phrased Chopin's themes with a poetic lilt, but he also applied a fluctuating intensity that brought out the undercurrent of impetuousness that runs through this music.
The program's two biggest works, Beethoven's Sonata in E major (Op. 109) or Brahms' "Variations on an Original Theme" (Op. 21, No. 1) are, even more than the Chopin, thoroughly founded on the techniques and sonorities of the keyboard, so Rossnagel had to work harder to put their singing qualities in the spotlight.
Still, he had a point, particularly in the Beethoven, a late work in which the composer poured out his passions, shuttling briskly between tragedy and defiance, introspection and extroversion. Rossnagel brought out those qualities expertly enough that you could acknowledge the degree to which the work suited his theme.
The most striking aspect of his Brahms performance was not so much the work's lyricism – though you could hear it in some of the variations – as its virtuosic heft, which Rossnagel negotiated deftly. His performance also pointed up an interesting link to the Beethoven: The set's chordal fourth variation mirrors the opening figure of the Beethoven sonata.
Organizing programs around conceptual themes can be fun. But showing connections between works composed decades apart is even better.
Allan Kozinn is a former music critic and culture writer for The New York Times who lives in Portland. He can be contacted at:
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I sometimes wish I could have the money being spent to send junk mail. I realize they get a bulk rate, but still it costs a bunch. I get everything, including stuff from insurance companies trying to sell me car insurance. That's always funny to me, since I have never driven a car. It goes on from there to credit card applications and wanting to know if I am interested in selling my home. I wonder if they just ignore the fact that they are mailing it to an address with an apartment number!
My great-granddaughter enjoys junk mail. My son lets her play with it on their floor after he tells her she got mail! She appears to actually be trying to figure out what it is all about, just before tearing it to shreds.
I don't think people use the postal system near as much as they did in the old days. Who can afford the cost of stamps anymore? It is kind of a tossup as to whether you want to do everything on the computer and risk the hackers getting into your stuff, or use the snail mail, as regular mail is now often referred to as.
Just today I got a post card from the department of motor vehicles reminding me that it was time to register my car. They would be delighted to assist me with this if I would like to provide them with the vin number of my vehicle. Why do you suppose they would want to do that? It looked very official and legitimate.
Even if I owned a car, would I be eager to contact them as they asked? I don't think so!
At least once a week I get mail that is not mine. It is not for the former residents, but actually for some of my other family members that do not and have not ever lived at this address. I sometimes get letters/ads addressed to my brother trying to sell him life insurance. Sadly, that brother passed away some months ago. I am often tempted to call the morons and ask what kind of deal they want to offer, and then inform them that my brother is deceased!
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Spindle Spun - Enter to WIN 25% OFF Custom 1- or 2-ply Handspun Yarn on HC Envy 8/31!
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Come visit my HC store at the Envy Congo!
Enter to win a 25% off Coupon at HC Envy 8/31 - to be used towards any 4oz of 1- or 2-ply yarn spun from my stash of pre-dyed fiber!
Hey mamas! I spin wool with a top whorl spindle into a variety of yarns. I can spin a fingering weight to an extra bulky weight, either 1 or 2-ply. I am happy to custom spin yarn for you. I can use my fiber and custom dye the fiber or I can spin fiber that you mail to me.
I have quite a few pictures of recent yarns here, but check out my Yarn Gallery and my Fiber Gallery to see more hand-spun and hand-dyed goodness!
Spinning Fees
Worsted Weight or heavier 1 or 2-ply $6.00/oz
Fingering/DK/Sport Weight 1-ply $7.50/oz
Fingering/DK/Sport Weight 2-ply $7.00/oz
Please note that I cannot guarantee a specific gauge or WPI due to the nature of handspinning. However, if the gauge is not the gauge you requested, it will be very close! There will also be variations in the overall grist of the yarn, as is typical of handspun.
Bulk Fiber in Stock
Alpaca - various colors and amounts available - $5/oz
BFL - White - $1.75/oz - 46 oz. available
Corriedale Superwash - White - $1.75/oz - can order upon request
Merino Superwash - White - $2.35/oz - can order upon request
Merino/Tencel Superwash - $3.25/oz - 8 oz. available
Optim (Finely Stretched Merino - a pseudo cashmere with very low micron count) - White - $5.25/oz
Rambouillet - White - $1.75/oz - 27 oz. available
Silk - White - $3.75/oz - 8 oz. availbale
Silk - Yellow & Cranberry - 4 oz of each color - $5/oz
Please contact me if there is a specific fiber you are looking for that I don't have in stock. I may be able to purchase fiber to spin for you.
Custom Dying
$1.25/oz for first three colors and then $0.25/oz for each additional color. Actual color of fiber does not count as dye color (If fiber is white, a white/blue/brown/pink would only be 3 colors dyed.)
I dye with food-grade dyes, typically Americolor and Ateco. All fiber that I hand-dye is heat and vinegar set and rinsed thoroughly. I recommend that you hand wash my yarn with unscented wool wash in warm water. Washing with a scented wool wash increases the risk of dye running. If you must wash with a scented wool wash, I recommend washing separately or with like colors the first few washes to accommodate for this risk. In addition to this, dark colors should be washed separately the first few washes regardless of wool wash used.
Check out the colors I have available to dye with here. Please note that colors may vary slightly by monitor. In addition to this, each variation of fiber takes on dye in a slightly different manner which can cause color variations between fiber types. I.e. Shetland fiber and Superwash Merino will look different dyed the same color.
Feel like treating yourself to an amazing fiber not readily available to most? Try alpaca fiber! Alpaca is a luxurious step up from wool. Alpaca requires no lanolization yet works awesome for diaper covers and is overwhelmingly soft. Base colors of alpaca available include white, tan, dark brown and black. You can have your fiber custom dyed or/and you can mix and ply two colors together!
$3.75 for first 4 oz. and $0.50 for each additional oz for contiguous 48 states
International and non-contiguous states please inquire for shipping quotes/rates. Insurance is included in cost of shipping and is required for all purchases.
Other Stuff!
I wash and lightly lanolize with a scented wool wash before I send the yarn out as a part of my process to set the twist. If you would like me to use unscented wool wash or not lanolize, please let me know!
Payment for YFMS (Your fiber my spindle) & MFMS (My fiber my spindle) is due before I dye and spin.
At this time I am unable to accept returns or exchanges. If you have concerns with a product you have purchased please contact me and I will do what I can to correct the situation if it is within my power to do so.
I will be having occasional custom slots open up at the Envy Congo.
Dyed Fiber Available to Be Spun
MM Gwion on Targhee - 4oz. available - $4.50/oz before spinning and shipping fees.
"Pink Smoke" dyed by Three Eves Boutique on superwash merino - 4.15oz available & $4.50/oz before spinning and shipping fees.
Family Roots / KY Baby Knits "Wildflowers" on superfine merino 64ct. - $5.15oz before spinning & shipping fees with 4.15oz available
Nurturing Threads - Fairy Petal on on superfine merino - 4oz available - $5.50/oz before spinning and shipping fees
Zen String on Falkland in their Sprout Colorway - 4 oz available - $3.25/oz before spinning & shipping fees
MM - Anu Earth Mother - Total of 8 oz. on 80's Superfine Merino - $5/oz before spinning & shipping fees.
4oz. of merino - dyed by Amy of Fiber Cycle in her Melting Glacier colorway $3.25/oz
8oz of BFL hand dyed by Amy of Fiber Cycle - $3/oz
3.2 oz. of corriedale hand-carded and hand-dyed by Handspun Harvest on HC & Etsy in her Hopscotch colorway. $4.25/oz
2.85 oz. wool blend (domestic wool, some mohair, possibly some angora and superwash....) drum carded by Three Eves Boutique (Serenity Tree on HC) $4.53/oz before spinning fee and postage. These are gorgeous batts that I am DYING to spin, but I'm just not sure if I am going to use this for little Thia or if it is something that someone else would love for their own yarn :) I suppose time will tell if I get to this for myself before someone else claims it! These batts are SUPER soft and fluffy!
Collaborations Available on HC Envy!
A super squishy newborn sleep sack, with coordinating hat and mitts along with coordinating Grass Giraffes newborn diaper from Ucky Bumz & Grass Giraffes scrappy clutch ball from P is for Pollux!! Yarn is soft & undyed dark brown alpaca trim honeycombed over a delicious merino/angora blend yarn dyed forest green, chocolate brown, mint green, and ivory. $130 + shipping
This is a gorgeous and absolutely unique pair of capris knit by RCarver with handspun yarn dyed and spun by Spindle Spun using soft & pettable alpaca from Wacky Alpacky. The range of colors on these is amazing! Terracotta, violet, chocolate brown, deep pink, turquoise, and lemon yellow. $76.50PPD
Approximate Measurements are Waist: 14" with lots of stretch, Rise: 19", Hips: 19", Thigh: 10", & Inseam: 5-1/2"
Gorgeous pair of newborn shorties knit by RCarver with handspun yarn dyed and spun by Spindle Spun using soft & pettable alpaca from Wacky Alpacky. The range of colors on these is amazing! Terracotta, violet, chocolate brown, deep pink, turquoise, and lemon yellow. Trim on these shorties is 3-ply purewool.Approximate Measurements are waist: 12.5" with lots of stretch, rise: 13.5", hips: 14.5", thigh: 8", inseam: 1.5" $32.50PPD[center]
Previous Yarns
- Not available but good examples of different weights of yarn that I can spin!
Superwash corriedale, to be used in a collab with Lyn of Get Hooked
3.1 oz silk and 201 yards - DK weright
Shetland 4oz of 1-ply worsted weight dyed in a complementing colorway to the 8oz of 2-ply yarn. This is going to be used in a collab with Lyn (get hooked) and I can't wait to see what she comes up with!
Merino/Tencel, dyed by me with matching trim, 1ply bfl 1ply silk
Sugarbubbie Promise
Superwash Corriedale dyed bright white, tulip red, and teal! 12wpi
Gorgeous 50% Rambouillet/50% Tussah Silk hand dyed and carded by Crystal Creek Fibers. I've spun this into a light fingering weight yarn...Hand Knit by Marilyn of EviePants into this gorgeous fingering weight dress. The white trim is not handspun.
Romney fiber (custom dye slot won in my HC FFS raffle), around 3.7oz & 130 yards
Rambouillet dyed a myriad of browns (egg yellow, chocolate brown, warm brown), rambouillet dyed a pastel sky blue, and small Selah colorway plied with light blue rambouillet. Dress knit by Dakine knits and owned by vmomma :goodvibes:
This is approx. 6 oz of alpaca handspun & approx. 230 yards Colors are terracotta, chocolate brown, bright white, royal blue, navy blue, and avocado.
DK weight approx 7 oz and 448 yards, BFL dyed maroon, black, bright white and chocolate brown.
The pink/orange is 531 yards and 5.25 oz at 14wpi (approx.) and the pink/reds is 246 yards, 1.75 oz, and approx 14-16qpi. The fiber is rambouillet, which is a merino with a bit less luster but more fluffiness than typical merino. This yarn was hand dyed by sarahwood3587 on Etsy. The completed dress, bloomers and booties were knit by Lisa at Black Tree Knits.
Customs List:
jelybean333 - 8 oz merino/tencel + 2 oz trim (BFL + silk) - complete!
1. Guest @ Megaroo's, October - 4oz MM Ellyl worsted weight & 8oz BFL black, royal blue, leaf green, yellow, red, violet - spun Ellyl
2. Win 25% off any 1- or 2-ply handspun yarn spun from my stash of fiber!
3. Me! - 5oz rambouillet worsted + 3 oz silk worsted + 4 oz rambouillet DK + 3 oz silk DK = 7 oz fingering, 8 oz worsted, 7oz DK
Payment for YFMS (Your Fiber My Spindle) & MFMS (My Fiber My Spindle) is due before the start of the project.
Please note: I do my best to photograph my yarns so that the truest color possible is shown. However, monitor depictions of colors can and do vary. I cannot be ultimately liable for that variation and as a result I am unable to offer refunds or exchanges due to these possible color variations.
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The yarns I received in trade and the one I am using to knit the longies are sooooo gorgeous! Seriously, this is the most beautiful yarn I've ever knitted with! It's even more exciting than Noro! I can't wait to see what the next stripe will look like... I couldn't be happier with this trade!
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Thank you so much Dawn!
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I added a bit more info :)
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You spin beautifully and you have a great taste in colour combinations. I just started spinning on my hand made drop spindle two days ago, and when I see what you have done, I realize I have a long way to go before I get some nice yarn. Good job, very inspirational!
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It's hard to believe, but it's true. Waterborne illnesses are a growing problem, killing more people now than ever before. Waterborne illnesses are now killing 3.4 million people a year, most of them young children. The majority of these deaths could be prevented, just by giving people access to clean water. For the majority of waterborne illnesses, no vaccine is available, and even if they were, vaccines carry with them serious risks of injury, including death. By contrast, there is no risk inherent in drinking clean water; there are only benefits.
On Our "Blue Planet" Clean Water is Getting Harder to Obtain
It is a well-known fact that all life needs water. Though most animals aren't very fussy about how clean their water is, human beings have no choice but to be choosy. For those who live in the underdeveloped world, water cleanliness can mean the difference between life and death.
In the undeveloped world, the average amount of time per day spent by women looking for water that's safe for their kids is 4 hours.
And if it didn't turn out to be the right stuff, they spend the next day or two burying their babies.
That shouldn't be their choices. They shouldn't have to go that far. They shouldn't have to make the choice between drinking the kind of stuff you wouldn't give to your dog, or not having anything at all
It shouldn't be this way-Dean Camen
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You would think that upon learning this, some of the best-known philanthropists would feel compelled to help people living under such conditions have access to clean, drinkable water. Unfortunately this isn't the case, instead of clean water, dirty vaccines is what is being given to the underdeveloped world.
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Recommended Reading:
- Slingshot
- What's the Best Water for Detoxifying and For Drinking?
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- World Day Water Report – World Health Organization
- Dirty Water: Estimated Deaths from Water-Related Diseases 2000-2020 – Pacific Institute
- Poor water quality, a serious threat –Decan Herald