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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Lightweight Backpacking Cottage Industry
Because these guys have a vested interest in lightweight backpacking, they are quick to offer innovation and switch product lines with little to no fuss. Their business model is to use the lightest and most durable fabrics and technology at whatever the cost instead of targeting a price and figuring out how they can fall under it with less than stellar parts and fabric. Customer-need drives their products and they almost always offer some of the very best customer service in any market.
In appreciation for their continued diligence, I wanted to publicly recommend the following vendors. Each offer great products and have provided great customer service to me over the years. I should mention that this list is incomplete as no doubt there are many who have provided me great service along the way which included telling me that their product would not be the best option for me. Some of these vendors, without prompting, even provided me their products for free when I described to them an idea I had as they too were equally interested in the various uses and durability of their product. With that said though, I also must admit a complete lack of sharpness in my own mind, a fact my wife reminds me of with some frequency, and therefore others of equal merit were simply forgotten at the time of this posting:
Backpacking Light – http://www.backpackinglight.com/
Gossamer Gear – http://www.backpackinglight.com/
Mountain Laurel Designs – http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/
Six Moon Designs – http://www.sixmoondesigns.com/
Titanium Goat – http://www.titaniumgoat.com/
Brass Lite – http://www.brasslite.com/
Bushbuddy - http://www.bushbuddy.ca/
Feathered Friends – http://www.featheredfriends.com/
Anti-Gravity Gear - http://www.antigravitygear.com/
Ultralight Backpacking Equipment - http://www.ula-equipment.com/#
Granite Gear – http://www.granitegear.com/
Western Mountaineering - http://www.westernmountaineering.com/
Wild Things Gear – http://www.wildthingsgear.com/
GoLite – http://www.golite.com/
McHale Packs - http://www.mchalepacks.com/
Adventure Medical Kits - http://www.adventuremedicalkits.com/
Now that I've got my holly-jolly all geared up, I wanted to wish everyone who spends even just a few seconds every now and then reading my rants a big ole THANKS and Merry CHRISTmas!
3 comments:
- samh said...
On behalf of Backpacking Light let me say thank you for your support. We are backpackers and we love to serve our fellow backpackers. They are the lifeblood of our existence and help keep us on the trail. - Sam H
- December 25, 2008 at 11:20 AM
- Philip Werner said...
McHale has some pretty interesting backpacking options, but I'm always overwhelmed when I go to their site. How do you decided what options to select?
- January 7, 2009 at 11:53 PM
- Jolly Green Giant said...
Thanks BPL for checking in. Keep up the good work in leading this movement!
McHale's website is terribly confusing and hard to navigate - so much so that when I ordered a pack it was done 100% over the phone. The pack is well made, but quite honestly, it is a little too expensive and up to par with other less expensive packs already on the market (at least for the options I wanted). Generally speaking, at least for me, unless you're looking for something very unique, many off-the-shelf options will work just fine. He does make a good product though and is one of the few manufacturers in the marketplace which will customize your product 100% to your specs which is really a great service. After getting tired of paying other folds to make gear for me, lately I've been thinking about sewing some of my own stuff instead of just modifying things here and there. Course, this might not be worth the hassle, but it sure is intriguing. I'm not overly concerned about my sewing skills, more with the difficulty of obtaining the fabric that I want and making sure the pattern I make actually works for me.
- January 8, 2009 at 8:24 AM


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Below is a short history of the public workforce system in the United States:
Works Progress Administration (WPA) 1935–42
During the Depression, President Roosevelt created the first federally funded jobs program, the WPA. In an effort to address the massive amount of unemployment in the country, the WPA provided publicly funded employment and training opportunities for adults.
Manpower Development and Training Act. (MDTA) 1962
This legislation focused on retraining workers who were displaced by technological change and on training disadvantaged workers. Throughout the 1960s, additional training initiatives were implemented, creating a system of multiple programs that were administered centrally.
Comprehensive Employment and Training Act(CETA) 1973
This legislation is representative of the anti-poverty programs geared to addressing the social unrest found in urban settings. CETA consolidated existing programs and instituted federal block grants to increase state and local control over how employment and training funds would be spent. While the federal government provided oversight, local governments and training providers had tremendous input and control.
In 1978, new legislation moved authority away from the community and more toward state government. It also gave a formal role to business groups through the development of Private Industry Councils. PICs comprised private and public sector representatives that served on councils to oversee the workforce development system.
Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) 1978
JTPA was passed in response to the economic challenges of that time, which included the deindustrialization of America and large-scale losses of manufacturing jobs (auto and steel). New programs for dislocated workers were funded, as well as training programs for disadvantaged adults.
JTPA handed oversight responsibility over to the states. It also increased the power of the business community on the Private Industry Councils (51% of PIC members must be from business) and increased the PIC's role in controlling workforce development. JTPA utilized community colleges as well as a range of nonprofit and community-based training providers to provide services.
JTPA had a human service approach, which focused on identifying an individual's need and providing those services.
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) 1998
This legislation took effect July 1, 2000. WIA was instituted to help address the challenges of a global economy. Rather than focusing on the individual and their needs like JTPA, WIA focuses on the needs of the company and how to make companies and industries more productive.
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CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses > FAQ > CARE Membership – Frequently Asked Questions
CARE Membership – Frequently Asked Questions
Internationally Educated Nurses who want to join CARE Centre are invited to attend a CARE information session. At the session, you will receive detailed information about the regulatory environment, CARE Centre programs and services, and how our case management approach can help you on your journey to registration. At the end of the session, you will have the opportunity to speak with a case manager to determine your eligibility for membership. Please visit our Events page for the date and time of an upcoming information session.
What does it cost to join CARE Centre?
The one-time membership fee to join CARE Centre is $150. Extra course and material costs vary depending on your course of study. CARE Centre membership includes a one-year student membership to the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) or the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO), an iCelban assessment and a 1 year subscription to Coursepark. Speak to a CARE Centre representative about financial supports available to IENs.
How long does it take to complete the bridging program?
The program length will be different for every individual. It depends on what gaps the College of Nurses asks you to address and which courses and services you decide to participate in. For most people, it will take between 6 and 18 months to complete the program. The program may take additional time depending on requirements of the College of Nurses.
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TORONTO, March 20 (Reuters) - In a wildly volatile session, the Toronto Stock Exchange's main index pushed higher on Thursday, pulled up by Bank of Montreal and other rallying bank stocks.
Shortly after the opening bell, the benchmark skidded 200 points as resources continued the selloff that helped knock more than 400 points off the index on Wednesday.
But by midday on Thursday losses in resources shares had eased, while the financial sector buoyed the index amid optimism over Bank of Montreal's (BMO.TO) restructuring of its Apex and Sitka commercial paper trusts, which the bank announced late on Wednesday.
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Kate Adie to guest speak at Mr Fogg's Residence
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Kate will be visiting Mr Fogg's Residence on Monday, July 24th, to reflect upon her often life-threatening experiences reporting from the frontline of some of the most dangerous and conflict-ridden places in the world, including The Gulf War and the war in Sierra Leone in 2000.
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Just like Mr Fogg himself, Adie has been courageously eager to explore and report on locations where no one else would dare to visit.
Earlier in her career Adie was sent to report on catastrophic disasters such as the American bombing of Tripoli in 1986 and the Lockerbie Bombing in 1988.
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After witnessing some of the most horrific sites, she has chosen to relay her experiences in the form of best-selling novels including The Kindness of Strangers, in 2002, and Into Danger: People Who Risk Their Lives for Work, in 2008.
Adie has also been awarded an OBE and won the Richard Dimbleby Award from BAFTA for her courage in reporting truth through the media.
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Hawkeye: Breathing Easier
"Conscience is the inner voice that tells you the IRS might check your return!"
Now that the elections are over for another two years, we can all breath a little easier.
Those of us who celebrated our candidates winning still have a right to whine if they wish. Those with their candidates losing should by all means still rejoice as there has been enough whining and sniveling for the past couple of months. After all, we cannot call it 100% every time folks..
Take the winnings and Losses with a grain of salt and move on with positive attitudes. Change is good where change is needed, but the new administration need not attempt to create all the changes in the first couple of days of the reign. They must back up and consider the wishes of the people and in doing so should by all means remember the promises made during the Campaigns.
There happens to be room for everyone at the top fans, as we are all winners here in Paradise!
There was no big de appetizing feast at the Hawkeye & Leanor household over the Thanksgiving Holiday. It has been so hot here of late that it has caused Hawkeye to break out his copy of the King James Bible, and sort through the book of Revelations. The global warming thingy is one thing, but those 4 headed horses with the Martian Riders hailing from the Heavens leaves Hawkeye in wonderment! He wonders first what kind of pipes they were smoking when they saw all of these things coming from the Heavens! Hawkeye reads through this and comes to one conclusion: it is ok to dream and share nightmares, but could we keep them somewhat realistic?
There were times in Hawkeyes drinking days when he thought he was seeing "Two Headed" Horses, and "Six Legged" Billy Goats coming after him! The problem with these visions was that they were absent the fiery chariots mentioned in Revelations. During this most recent of reads through Revelations Hawkeye is seeking to locate a Subway, or an Amtrak that could provide a smoother ride in to the universe at the end of days on December 21st, 2012. This is only a few days' away fans, and if we are ever going to be made believers, we should by all means begin now and get a "Jump" on it! Over.
Revelations has a tendency to make Hawkeye compare it with "Fair Haven."
Hawkeye sees some pretty ridiculous s%#t on his visits to Fair Haven. As a matter of fact, by the time Hawkeye finishes reading the "Book of Revelations," he will surely be ready for another trip to "Fair Haven" for an updated mind flush! He will be sure to wait until December 22nd 2012 before making his next pilgrimage to "Fair Haven." Over. There is some fine Homo-sapiens there at "Fair Haven" folks. None of them have names, but they have all seen at one time of another most of the animals mentioned in Revelations! Hawkeye will agree with one fact of life. It has been hotter than the Hinges of Hell itself here of late.
Hawk doesn't know that we are breaking any heat records, but it has been next to unbearable. Hawkeye never thought the day would ever come that he wished for a downpour. Now he wishes for this on a daily basis, all day long! The hard rains have a genuine tendency to cool off the old Fale (Hooch) a little bit on a hot afternoon. It seems as though the A/C has little to no effect on the afternoon temperatures! Over.
It is likely to be snowing in about three months as the Ice Caps drift slowly towards Hooterville. Hawkeye has thought for years that a Roller Skating Rink would be a good investment in Wonderland. Today, he has his doubts. He will invest in Ice Skates! Just thinking about it makes the intense heat more bearable. In those days, Traveling was very dangerous :} There were "Gigantic Moa," who would come along and Kook you, then they would ate you up! One elderly lady asked Hawkeye the other day what was happening with the investigation on the Deceased Guy that was found in the Stream at Matu'u. Hawkeye said: "I dun-no: ask da Powice!"Hawkeye wants to take Sweet Leanor to the "Red Rabistah" for their Anniversary Dinner. Hawkeye hopes the Duty Limo Driver is awake! Hawkeye will also order a side dish of "French Fried Frog Legs!" For Desert, Hawk & Leanor will have "Rhubarb Pie" with a double dip of "Licorice Ice Cream!" That ought to do it huh fans? Hawkeye is all excited over the prospects of Samoa Air getting their paperwork in order just in time to fly a contingent to Manua to play Golf on the new course, and dine in the Restaurant of the new 500 room Hotel! This will be even better when we get the Casino's up and running like a "Flue Infested Nose!" The future is looking brighter all the time folks!
Until Next Week,
Love from,
Hawkeye & Sweet Leanor


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I don't mean to be morbid, but there is always the chance that a traveller could die overseas. (It sounds so much more palatable when I speak of my death in 3rd person). Heaven forbid it should happen, but here goes a weak stab at laying out my will for God and the free world to have documented.
1. All monetary possessions go to my two sons. trust me...you'll still need a job!
2. All rings, necklaces, journals, should be divided amongst those who want to fight over them. Remember that whatever you own...owns you.
3. My faithful car - give it to the son who's car was most recently in the shop. Please clean it once a decade...whether it needs it or not.
Okay so for the record... I'm perfectly fine with staying in Europe. It's kinda cool if you think about it.
Distant relative: So where's Steve?"
Mom: "Uhhhh...Europe!"
Distant relative: Oh that's nice!
Mom: Yes, very nice.
Distant relative: he must really like Europe.
Mom: He better!
See? Isn't that fun? Perpetually traveling??
Okay some people need more closure and that is fine by me, but I don't see any reason for someone to have to pay megabucks to fly a dead body back...as if the body knows a difference. Surely, you shouldn't have to pay more to fly me back than I paid to fly over there! But if someone really needs the closure, expect the European morgue to know that they have you by the short hairs and want to charge you an arm an a leg (oops) to return the body. If that's the case, don't be stupid.
Hmm.... who can I recruit that will do this tiny little task as I want it done?
Hmm.... I want my three brothers to go to Europe to get me. Come fetch me, Lee, Danny and Raymond!!
Europe will never be the same when my brothers hit their shores:
European undertaker: (somber organ music) Uh yes,... I suppose you are here to retrieve... the body... of your loved... one
brother Lee: Well....possibly.
European undertaker: Possibly??
brother Danny: Yeah, we told him that he was crazy to go to Europe at his age.
European undertaker: Well... there's the death tax, the burial tax, the shipping tax, the city tax and of course we have the ROON tax?
brother Raymond: ROON tax?
European undertaker: Ran Out OF Names tax. It's rather significant, however!
brother Lee: Hmmphh! Ya gotta number or are we suppose to guess how much is it?
European undertaker: $20,000
brother Raymond: Oh heck no! That's about 20,000 beers!
European undertaker: Are you measuring your brother's final resting place in... beers?
European undertaker: Are you measuring your brother's final resting place in... beers?
brother Danny: Heck no! That's about 4,000 CC&7's!
European undertaker: CC& 7's???
brother Danny: Canadian Club and 7 Up... you don't get out much do you?
brother Lee: Ya know what? I spotted a billboard on the way from the airport that said, "Cremations for only $400".
brother Raymond: Why don't we just build a bonfire?
brother Danny: Yeah we can build a big ol' bonfire and just cremate him down on the beach!
Be it so saythed... I will haunt ANYONE who spends GOOD money to bring back a BAD body to the States. And you pretty much gotta figure that if my body is dead...it's as bad as it gets.
If, however, you want to make a party out of it, feel free to take 10 grand from my savings, (sorry boys) and go over to wherever I am, cremate me, rent a beach house for a couple of weeks and when you're done, throw my ashes into the ocean.
... luaus??
60's party??
so so so lame!
A cremation party! Now that's kickin'! How fun!!! Finally I can go a party and I won't have to dance!


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Liberation from my car was infuriating at first. I railed against life without it. I'd brought my car into the shop on Monday morning and by Wednesday it seemed that they planned on keeping it indefinitely. But after a week of bumming rides, I was surprised to find myself exhilarated and happier.
The small talk in carpools had turned into real, meaty discussions with my co-workers. I'd walked around town more than any other week. And, ironically, this freedom from driving – and the resulting reliance on others – gave me a creeping sense of independence.
Perhaps it was this experience that made something click in my head a few weeks later when, back in my repaired car and addicted to driving again, I passed the $4.03 per gallon ticker at the gas station. I wanted to feel that independence-through-dependence all over again. And so it was that I navigated a complicated network of public transportation websites that evening, searching for one semiconvenient bus route for me.
Like many Americans, my residence and work location are far-flung from each other and hardly fit into the routes of the bare-bones local bus schedules. The route required three modes of transportation and would add hours to my workday. I would have to drive to a nearby town, bike or walk to the bus stop, bike or walk from the stop to my work, and then reverse the routine in the evening. Being an avid traveler, I decided to give it a try.
The first day, I zipped down the hill on my bike from the bus stop to my office, the early morning light sparkling on the pavement. The next, I walked from my car to the bus stop and started to feel slightly revolutionary as the traffic rushed by. That evening, I did a little jig to the music in my headphones. I imagined a montage of images from my summer of alternative transportation: whizzing downhill in morning fog, jumping over manholes as traffic streamed by, chatting with new friends on the bus, slinging my bike on and off the car rack.
I think the montage was set to "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley. It was going to be good.
At work, everyone rushed to my side. "You took the what?" they gasped. "The bus? Honey, you could have just called me and asked for a ride!" If they weren't utterly horrified, then they were simply confused. "But why would you want to do that?" they asked with blank stares. "You have a car!" A list of reasons rushed into my head: the boring 50 minutes of driving alone, the exercise and adventure that my current workdays lacked.
"I just wanted to try it and see what it was like," I responded simply. But I knew that I was hooked for the summer.
My only previous experience with bus riding was limited to the school bus that I rode in rural New Hampshire. With a slightly awkward learning curve, I mastered the "waiting for the bus" stance, staring off into space as if I just didn't care. I practiced the hardened commuter look that says "don't talk to me, I'm not interested." But when I let my guard down, I met fellow bus riders that ran the gamut: bearded 20-somethings, older men in suits and bike helmets, senior citizens who rode the bus as a form of entertainment.
On Friday evenings, however, something strange happened – the bus was suddenly the epitome of everyone's dread of public transportation. That was the time of week when oddball passengers with long beards stared just to the side of my head for the entire trip and someone sang loudly off-key to hip-hop in their headphones, oblivious. These were the times that I questioned my "adventure" and dug my own ear buds deep into my ears, staring out the window at the long strips of farmland rushing by.
It crossed my mind to stop this craziness when fall arrived. I had other activities that I wanted to fill those extra hours, and gas prices had fallen a bit. Ah, but I would have missed the first morning that the crickets were silent, and the evening that the racket of geese passed by, leaving the valley in their noisy fashion. I took note of the first time I donned gloves and windbreaker pants for the bike ride, and the change in the passenger and traffic patterns as the area's colleges came back into session. The light began shrinking from the evening commute, and the air rushing from my lungs became white and misty in the crisp mornings.
Ultimately, that was my expanded answer to my co-workers' incredulous questions. My summer of alternative transportation threw me off my routine, made me interact with new people, forced me to study the shapes of the clouds in the early evening light at the bus stop. The sunlight weakened as the weeks wore on and darkness began to creep in earlier. The difference between this year and last was that I was out in the wind and sun, noticing the changes firsthand.
Low gas prices now discourage carpooling or bus riding, but I want to try this shift in my cycle again this year. I won't do it for the money saving. I won't even do it for the earth saving. I will do it for fun, for the details and texture of new experiences, for the sense of independence at successfully overcoming my addiction.
(A version of this essay ran in the Daily Hampshire Gazette of May 12.)


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Burnaby Now
Published: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
When the Burnaby Mosque and Education Centre at 5060 Canada Way opened in 2009, it was a curious addition to the area.
The main Burnaby fire hall was across one street, while a gas station and strip mall was across another. Burnaby Village Museum was off in the distance, and the never-ending barrage of cars coming on and off the Trans Canada Highway was constant.
But once you step inside the officially named Masjid Al-Salaam and Education Centre – Masjid is Arabic for mosque while Al-Salaam is Arabic for peace – you are transported to another world.
"Every day, we have people who pray towards Mecca five times a day," said Daud Ali, chairman of the mosque.
The first prayer is at sunrise, and the last one is at night. With the changing seasons, prayer times differ, but an overhead television has the prayer times for people as soon as they enter the mosque.
The mosque, owned by the B.C. Muslim Association, was a labour of love and financial prudence that took more than a decade to complete.
The process began in November 1997, when local Muslims met with then-mayor Doug Drummond and asked for the city's help in building a mosque in Burnaby. The city's planning department suggested the current location, which was previously a gas station.
Within 19 months, the land had been rezoned, and, by May 2000, the local Muslim community had started fundraising and doing architectural work on the new site.
"We did not want to go to the banks and be issued a loan with interest," said Ali. "We did fundraising ourselves, and we had an interest-free line-of-credit from the B.C. Muslim Association."
Ali admitted that doing it this way meant it would take a long time to build the mosque, but he has absolutely no regrets.
"We wanted to do this right, and that meant being sensible both with the plans for the mosque and with the finances."
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in November 2000, with excavation and construction beginning in January 2001. Despite complications with the soil on site – the former gas station contributed to the problem – the mosque got its full occupancy permit on Jan. 21, 2009.
"Before we had the mosque, we had to go to the Tri-Cities or we had to use other facilities," said Ali. "Now that we have a place of our own, it has been very nice."
Ali pointed out there are more than 10,000 Muslims in Burnaby. On Fridays, when Muslims are required to go to a mosque to pray together, the Burnaby facility averages 750 devout Muslims.
"On Good Friday, we had 1,200 people," said Ali.
The mosque was able to accommodate that many people because there are multiple prayer rooms. On the main floor, the main prayer hall is for men. On the second floor, the women have their own prayer room. And in a separate room right behind the women's room is the children's room, where children can pray. More importantly, the women can pray without having to worry about their children.
"We have a saying that prayer is good, but there is more reward when you pray together," said Ali.
During the daily prayers, the congregation is asked to pray shoulder-to-shoulder, a task made easier by the fact the carpeting has rectangular squares that mark off separate prayer spots for each person.
Outside of the daily prayer services, the mosque also offers a special room designed for confidential counselling sessions. There are also plans for a youth centre that will be equipped with exercise equipment.
The facility also provides services of a weekend religious school for children who want to learn about the Koran, Hadith (the traditions of the Prophet Muhammad), the basics of Islam and the Arabic language.
The mosque also has established programs for adult education, computer classes and even courses and seminars on healthy cooking and seniors' health.
The mosque also participates in an interfaith program, where it regularly partners with local churches, such as the Deer Lake United Church, Columbia Bible College and the Ahavat Olam Synagogue for joint events.
But, perhaps the most stunning thing about the mosque is that it is an architectural marvel. It's hard to miss the minaret that acts as a visual focal point. But, look closer, and faith is literally carved into the walls and railings. "Look up to the second floor where the classrooms are," said Ali. "You can read the name Allah in the metal railings. "And on the main wall outside, Allah is carved into the wall as well."
The design of the mosque was so good that the designer, local Muslim architect Sharif Senbel, won numerous awards for his design, including the 2008 Design Merit Award in the Religious Category from the Masonry Institute of British Columbia.
Ali said the congregation has united Muslims from all over the world, as their membership includes people from Fiji, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Turkey, Bosnia, China, Hong Kong, Egypt, Syria, South Africa, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Lebanon and the United Kingdom.
"We also believe in giving back to the community," said Ali. He pointed out that the mosque also provides meat to local soup kitchens and to the Burnaby school district's hot lunch program.
"We also run our own food bank," said Ali. "Every week, volunteers distribute groceries to needy families in the mosque's parking lot. Last December, we donated $15,000 to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank."
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19 Embassies Closed; Carney still Claims Al Qaeda on the Run
Posted by Steve Markowitz on August 9, 2013
This past weekend saw the Obama Administration order the closings of 19 US embassies throughout North Africa and the Middle East. Today the State Department warned nonessential Americans to be on alert and leave Pakistan.
While embassies have been closed in the past for security reasons, the scope of the current closings is unprecedented. Does the United States have a growing terrorist problem? Assuming the Administration's current steps are necessary, then the answer is an unequivocal "yes".
Given the current high level of terrorism threats there was a remarkable exchange this week between the press and the mouthpiece for the President, Jay Carney. When questioned about his previous comments that Al Qaeda was on the run Carney would not back down as shown in the text and video below.
While Jay Carney is an embarrassment to this Country, he is but an extension of Pres. Obama's personality placing style above substance.
"There's no question that core al-Qaeda in Afghanistan and Pakistan has been severely diminished."
"It's leadership decimated and there's no question it's on the run."
"For many years now, it has been less organized and less capable of coordinating attacks on a scale that it was able to do, most notably on 9-11. And that remains the case."


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MOSCOW (Reuters Life!) - Russia's top health official has proposed that the country's fashion designers create trendy face masks to combat swine flu, his spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
Telling health experts in the west Siberian city of Tomsk on Tuesday, Gennady Onishchenko said: "They could design them as clothing... it would be absolutely amazing!"
More than 5,600 cases of H1N1, or swine flu, have been confirmed in Russia, while local media reports say 26 people have died from the virus.
Onishchenko said flamboyant designer Slava Zaitsev, known for his deep reds and blues on traditional Russian patterns, or Valentin Yudashkin, who dresses the nation's military, could be fit for the job. (Reporting by Tanya Ustinova, writing by Amie Ferris-Rotman, editing by Paul Casciato)


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Nike Junior Golf Camps, University of Illinois
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Improve your game and have serious fun at
Nike Junior Golf Camps
Join Fighting Illini Men's Golf Coach and accomplished touring pro, Mike Small, for five days of top-notch golf instruction at University of Illinois. Small has been hosting this premier junior golf camp in Illinois for over a decade and looks forward to another great summer.
Nike Junior Golf Camp participants stay on campus in air-conditioned dorms and travel a short distance to the University's Orange and Blue Golf Courses, home to the Illini men's and women's golf teams, where they participate in daily instruction and staff-supervised course play. This camp location is for boys only.
2019 UPDATE: Session I will take place Saturday - Wednesday and Session II will take place Wednesday - Sunday. These programs operate back-to-back and campers are welcome to register for both.
Highlights Include
- Instruction by PGA professionals, college coaches and players
- Daily course play with the camp staff on University of Illinois Golf Courses
- One evening of "Golf Under the Lights" at the Illini Golf facility (new in 2019)
- 18-Hole Team Scramble at the nearby Legends executive course (iron play/short game focused)
- Camper amenity package including an Illini Golf t-shirt, Nike hat, drawstring bag, one dozen SRIXON golf balls, camp workbook and graduation certificate
- Video analysis for all camp participants (sent via CoachNow)
- Nike Camp tournament on last day
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Camp Coaches
Camp Director Mike Small
Head coach Mike Small has brought national recognition to the Illinois golf program in his decade-plus as head coach. Small was honored as the 2015 Dave Williams National Coach of the Year and has coached the team to Big Ten Championship titles in eight of the last nine seasons and NCAA Championship top-five finishes in six of the past seven seasons.View Mike Small's Bio ⟩
Amateur CareerProfessional Career
¨ Illini letter-winner, men's golf, 1985-88
¨ Member of 1988 Big Ten Championship team
¨ 1988 Big Ten Championship Individual runner-up
¨ Named to 'All Big Ten' team
- Member of Illinois Golf Hall of Fame (inducted October 2013)
- Five-time United States PGA Cup team member (2013, 2011, 2009, 2007, 2005)
- Three-time PGA Professional National Champion (2010, 2009, 2005)
- Two-time PGA Professional National Championship runner-up (2007, 2004)
- Two-time PGA Championship low PGA club professional (2011, 2007)
- Twelve-time Illinois PGA champion (2013, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001)
- Made 15 of 34 PGA Tour cuts from 2003-17
- Four-time Illinois Open champion (2007, 2006, 2005, 2003)
- Participated in 11 major championships, making three cuts (2011, 2007, 2005)
- Three-time PGA of America National Professional Player of the Year (2010, 2007, 2006)
- Three-time U.S. Open participant (2007, 1998, 1994)
- Nationwide Tour member (1996-2001)
- Exempt member of PGA Tour (1998), with top finish a tie for ninth at the Bell Canadian Open
- Earned PGA Tour exemption by finishing in top 15 of earnings list on Nationwide Tour (1997)
- Won Monterey Open & Cleveland Open (1997)
- Led Illinois to the NCAA Championships in each of the last ten years
- Coached NCAA champions Scott Langley (2010) and Thomas Pieters (2012).
- Coached Big Ten individual champions for seven-straight years - Luke Guthrie (2011-12), Thomas Pieters (2013), Charlie Danielson (2014), Nick Hardy (2015), Thomas Detry (2016) and Dylan Meyer (2017)
- Coached 12 All-Americans to 23 total laurels: Dylan Meyer (2017 first team; 2016 honorable mention), Nick Hardy (2017 second team), Charlie Danielson (2016 first team; 2015 second team; 2014 honorable mention; 2013 honorable mention), Thomas Detry (2014 honorable mention; 2013 honorable mention), Brian Campbell (2015 second team, 2014 second team) Thomas Pieters (2013, honorable mention; 2012, first team), Luke Guthrie (2012, second team; 2011, first team), Scott Langley (2011, honorable mention; 2010, first team; 2009, second team), Chris DeForest (2011, honorable mention), Patrick Nagle (2003, third team) and James Lepp (2003, second team; 2002, honorable mention).
- Nine-time Big Ten Coach of the Year (2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2002)
- Eight-time NCAA Regional Coach of the Year (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2003)
- His teams have won 42 All-Big Ten and 46 Academic All-Big Ten honors.
Camp Details
Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week. During inclement weather, campers will use the state-of-the-art practice facility at Illinois. This facility includes covered range stalls, indoor putting and chipping greens, video swing analysis and much more.Show Less See More Camp Details
Check-In and Check-Out
Please refer to the registration packet (emailed in spring) for check-in and check-out details.
Campers arriving to Willard Airport are to secure their own transportation to and from the airport. Preferred arrivals are between 10:00 am - 1:00 pm on the first day and preferred departures are between 3:00 - 6:00 pm on the final day.
Program Options
The Overnight fee includes all golf instruction, green fees, evening activities, housing and meals. The Extended Day fee includes all of the above except housing and breakfast. Extended Day campers may participate in the evening activities.
The staff lives in the dormitories/resort accommodations with the campers and participates in evening activities. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited, and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.
Registration Packet
A detailed camper registration packet containing check in location, health/release forms, emergency contact info, and a list of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers in the Spring.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:00am Wake-up, Breakfast
- 8:00am Camp meeting at practice facility, skill demonstrations from staff focusing on key elements of the swing for that day
- 8:30am Instruction - campers rotate through stations working on putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play and the full swing
- Noon Lunch/relaxation
- 1:00pm Course play with staff (9-18 holes daily) focusing on strategy, shot selection, course management, rules and etiquette
- 6:00pm Catered dinner, free time, seminars, guest speakers
- 8:00pm Evening activities
- 10:00pm Lights out
Orange and Blue Golf Courses
Participants in the Nike Junior Overnight Camp practice and play each day at the University's Orange and Blue Golf Courses. Situated approximately six miles south of the campus, the two University of Illinois Golf Courses serve not only the UI golf teams, but also students, faculty, staff and the general public. Both courses feature rolling terrain, strategically-placed bunkers and water on several holes. The Orange Course, the more challenging of the two, has played host to several collegiate events including the 1988 Big Ten Championships and the 1991 Women's Big Ten Championships.
Camp ReviewsSubmit a review
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Great Staff!
"Great instruction and really nice kids at the camp. The boys loved getting to know the jr. counselors!"
— Meg C. Parent
We Are Ready To Come back!
"Jack loved the camp. The coaches, floor monitors, camp kids. He said it was so fun and he loved playing 27 holes a day and the contests. He said the night time was so fun swimming, playing in lobby. Overall great time. Ready to go back next year."
— Kim D. Parent
Motivation To Improve
"My son had a great time. It was a good opportunity for him to compare his skills to others his age and motivate him to improve."
— Ericka K. Parent
Great Intro To College Life
"Grant really enjoyed the camp and his game improved tremendously. He also had fun meeting new friends and experiencing a little bit of "the college life!" "
— Melissa S. Parent
We Will Absolutely Be Back!
"While Miles was the youngest at the camp, everyone from the counselors to campers made him feel very welcome. He came out of the camp fired up to continue practicing his golf game and has already marked his calendar to return next year."
— Brandon K. Parent
Overall great Experience
"Overall, my son thoroughly enjoyed the camp and wants to attend both sessions next year. His golf skills (especially short game) improved and he had a great time with the kids he knew going in and the new friends he made during the camp. He really liked the coaches and felt supported and encouraged the entire week."
— Greg Z. Parent
Great Time At Camp
"The tournament at the end helped showcase skills learned throughout the week while keeping the campers engaged in a competitive activity"
— Tiffanie F. Parent
Loved camp!
"I loved learning new skills and getting to meet new people from other parts of the country and being able to stay in dorms and using U of IL golf facilities."
— Anderson P. Camper
Would Highly Recommend
"My boys look forward to this camp every year. They have fun and come home with areas that they can improve on. I recommend this camp to anyone I can."
— David E. Parent
Loved the Camp
"Helped my game and my passion to attend U of I. Awesome facility."
— Lewis R. Overnight Camper
"We were busy from the start of the day to the very end of the day. We learned so much in a short amount of time. The individual attention we received was awesome. Can't wait to come back next year!"
— Ryan B. Camper
Thank you so very much
"My son ABSOLUTELY LOVED Mike Small's U of I Golf Camp, thank you so very much!"
— Brett E. Parent
Camp Was Amazing
"The only complaint my son had was the quality of the food in the cafeteria and the long lines for meals when the volleyball camp was there as well. The golf portion of the camp was amazing."
— Ben K. Parent
Best week of the summer vacation
"I had a great time! I told my friends that I will definitely go back and they want to come with me next year! The coaches were all great with a lot of helpful information. It was the best week of the summer vacation!"
— Zachary H. Camper
Loved the camp
"My son loved the camp and really benefited from the instruction!"
— Parent
Highlight of my Summer
"Nike Golf Camp at University of Illinois was the highlight of my summer. I learned so much about my golf game and had a great time with all the activities. I plan on coming back next summer!"
— Adam C. Junior Overnight Camper
Totally Impressed with the Camp
"I was totally impressed with the camp! The golf instructors were friendly, helpful and taught the kids a lot. Probably the best camp experience from a mom's perspective and from the perspective of my son."
— Andrea K. Mother of Junior Overnight Camper
Staff Really Cares
"Mike Small runs a truly great camp. The practice facilities are great and the staff really cares about making the campers better golfers."
— Joseph C. Junior Overnight Camper
Kid had a Great Time!
"Mike Small was outstanding in running the Nike Golf Camp. My kid had a great time from start to finish!"
— Teresa Parent
So Impressed
"I was so impressed with the quality of instruction and the overall experience of the camp. The Nike Camp really prepared me for the high school season and I can't thank the staff enough for their help."
— Brandon B. Overnight Camper
My Son is Motivated!
"This camp provided my son with tools and the motivation to take his game to the next level. Since camp he has worked very hard, and his game has improved dramatically!"
— Joy C. Parent
This Camp Boosted My Confidence!
"Awesome! I really improved my game in time for high school tryouts! I had a lot of fun and my short game improved drastically. I am very happy I attended."
— Candice P. Overnight Camper
Great Instruction
"Awesome camp. Great instruction and made great friends. Had plenty of time to practice and the opportunity to play each day. Looking forward to going back next year!!!"
— Lucy B. Overnight Camper
"Coach Small was outstanding."
— Mike L. Overnight Camper
Fun and Instructive!
"Had lots of fun and also received lots of helpful instruction and tips."
— Katie F. Overnight Camper
Great Instruction!
"I loved the camp and am coming back next year! Great instruction and a lot of fun!"
— Tanner D. Overnight Camper


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Funding from the Northern Rock Foundation for a project entitled 'Onwards and Upwards: The Archive of Ascent' enabled MHT's archivist, Maxine Willett, to contact all UK based climbing clubs to assess exactly what records/artefacts exist, where they are held, the condition they are in and whether there is any existing information on club holdings. An element of the project involved visiting some of the clubs to help compile a descriptive list and offer advice on preservation issues. Working with the clubs now will ensure that their history is preserved and available to be used in centenary celebrations and beyond.
This project is by no means complete and we would welcome annual updates from all climbing clubs.
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Tel: 01768 840911


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ps. I decided to add a photo anyway because this post was boring without one! This was taken on my iPhone not my camera.
xoxo drew
Hi Drew, where is CHA? Hope ya have a blast! Can't wait til ya post all that's new.ReplyDelete
Hi Drew,
I love that font on your photo, what font is it or where did you do that??
Thanks! Have lots of fun!
I think the font is "cursive standard" but not 100% sure as I don't have my comp up right now. It was done in Photoshop :)
Have fun @CHA. And safe travels.ReplyDelete
Hi Drew!! I really enjoyed your kit and your class!! Thank you so much and have a wonderful time at CHA.
Safe travels and I can't wait to see what you will have for us when you get back. Have FUN!!!ReplyDelete
Travel safe and have fun.ReplyDelete
Have a fabulous time Drew, I can't wait to see and hear of all the fun you had at CHA. It would be my dream to go to CHA but living in Northern Ireland......its a wee bit out of my way, lol. Lee xReplyDelete
Despite the lighting, it's a pretty nice photo! I like it. :>
Someone is going to have fun, enjoy and can't wait to hear all about it. Have a great flight!ReplyDelete
Have a great time Drew- I'm excited for you. Your photo is still pretty good and I like the way you have it set up with the cup on the suitcase. Have a safe trip. MariaReplyDelete
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Following on from my post about my Top 5 Hits and Misses this year and in keeping with Crafting a Rainbow's Top 5's, I've been looking back at the year and thinking about next year.
1. This was a great year for meeting fellow bloggers! I attended 3 meet ups in 3 different countries (Scotland, England and the US) and met 35 (!!!!) bloggers. Every one of these meetings was a true joy - being able to talk about sewing with people who know exactly what you're talking about is just great. I feel so happy to be part of such a warm and friendly community and getting to meet just some of you in real life really cemented this feeling for me.
2. I found a couple of go-to patterns that I really loved - a skirt and a dress that are a good shape and fit for me. This year I got better at working on a pattern and revisiting it to make it right, rather than flitting from pattern to pattern, and I think this has helped to improve the quality and wear-ability of what I make.
3. I made good progress in making separates and items I could wear everyday, less of the fancy dresses that don't fit my lifestyle. That being said I did make a special occasion dress which was a success and was worn twice to weddings!
4. All my failures this year were blouses and tops, without exception. A big part of this was that it was only during the later part of the year that I started to realise why I had such a problem fitting them - a broad upper back. I still haven't perfected the adjustment but I'm getting closer and knowing what the problem is, is half the battle.
5. I feel I've had a pretty successful year all in all - made some stuff I love and wear frequently, learned more about what suits me and about how to alter patterns to fit better. Skills wise, I probably didn't push myself too much, but sewing is my hobby and I'm not going to give myself too hard a time about it. I'm not striving to be a couture dressmaker but to make clothes that fit and flatter me, and overall I feel I have done that successfully this year.
Moving on to thinking about sewing goals, I set myself 5 goals at the beginning of this year:
- Take a more considered approach to my making - try and really think about what I need and will wear, and try and make things that I can wear together more.
- Keep to minimal high street purchasing
- Get rid of my shop bought items when I have handmade items to replace them
- Use my stash of wool, fabric and patterns as much as I can
- Keep enjoying sewing and knitting - and take a break if I don't
1. Make something from jersey - finally!! After abandoning all hope with jersey when I thought my machine couldn't cope with it, I finally hit on the perfect stitch length and width combination so I will be putting that into action to make a garment this year. Hopefully more than one, all being well.
2. Thoroughly review my wardrobe to see what I have and what I need and get rid of things I don't wear. Keep in mind colours, so I make items that go together - it wouldn't do any harm to inject a little more colour in my Winter Wardrobe too and be a little more adventurous.
3. Make more effort to wear my handmades, look after them better (i.e. MEND THEM) or pass them on if they're not being worn.
4. Planning works for me. Keep making plans and really thinking through what I need.
5. Make sure I absolutely love the fabric/wool and pattern I'm using, This lessens the chance of an unworn item. If I'm not still loving a stash fabric or yarn - set it free!
It's been really interesting to review my year and think about goals, and what has and hasn't worked. I know that it's one of those things that everyone does this time of year and I don't care if no-one reads my review posts because it's just so useful for me. That being said, if you have read through all my thoughts then I hope you found something of interest.
Thank you all so much for reading my blog this year - I just love writing it and seeing the feedback you leave. I'm going to take a little break until the New Year but hopefully I will be back with some new items as I'm hoping to get a chance to sew over the holidays.
Merry Christmas everyone, see you in 2013!
K x


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It has been a while since you've heard from me. We had a wonderful relaxing summer. Finally I had time to figure something out about Puur Anders.
For a long time I feel an urge to start telling stories with my work. Like someone is telling me the time is now to inspire people with stories about our connection with nature, what we can learn from our ancestors about our inner being and how we can grow and develop.
These stories have to be told. I cannot explain why. So this summer I decided to listen to this voice in my heart.
However this decision has consequences for my custom work. I won't stop taking orders, but I cannot accept the amount it used to be anymore. I put all my love in personalised objects which means it takes a lot of time. So as off now I only take a few assignments per month.
Of course I'll keep you updated about the progress of the stories here on facebook. If you are interested in a botanical object with your photograph, please contact me. Orders are going fast and I hate to tell people I have no time. So don't wait to long with contacting me.
Photo by Oak & Fir
Styling by Inspire Styling
Model: Margriet Hospers
Photo by Oak & Fir
Styling by Inspire Styling
Model: Margriet Hospers


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On April, 29th, Miracle Aesthetic Clinic kindly invited beauty bloggers from Surabaya.
The venue is in Luminor Hotel, Surabaya.
#MIRACLE20 Roadshow event with Hardrock FM
"There's Always Beauty behind Every Successful Woman"
Guest star : Intan Aletrino, Runner-Up II Puteri Indonesia 2016
And we, invitees, were allowed to bring our friends who are bloggers or who might be interested in Miracle. And this time again, Miracle organized the event with MakeOver again.
[Read also:Miracle ft. Make Over Event Report - Beauty Talks about Beauty ; 10 Myths about Beauty You Should Know]
Not many of my fellow bloggers were present but I was so anticipated about the event since all of my experiences attending Miracle's events were great, fun and they treated us very nicely. So I came there with one of my best friend, Venny. She was very excited too because earlier I asked her to Miracle's previous event and she enjoyed it so much.
|Left to right: Dyta, me, Venny
Our (mine and Venny's) living place is like far far away from the venue. ^^; It took almost 2.5 hours for us to arrive here plus the traffic jam and our lost ways. xD
Gladly, we arrived at 6.15 pm. Only 15 minutes late and the PR said that the event will be started at 6.30. So we were a bit relieved.
|click on the image to see the full post of my look of the day! :)
The atmosphere is nice, like a cafe but way wider. It's nice. ^^
So we sat there and were just looking around, waiting for the event to start. But until it was almost 1.5 hours, they just started the event.
Actually, there is a photobooth (which only entertained us for several minutes because snapping picture doesn't take forever xD), an aura reading stand (but we didn't tried it because we need to walk in front of many tables to reach the stand (?), Miracle's stand which we can have a free consultation and check about our skin condition and MakeOver's products were displayed also.)
And unfortunately because it reached the dinner time and we got only mini snacks twice, we all were starving.
I agree with Mindy, we felt bad bringing our friends there. I saw Mindy's friend even ordered food on her own there. Me and Venny were starving too, and Venny was the one who drove so I felt even worse. And we live far away and didn't expect that the event would be delayed that long. So because we are girls, it is late already and we still need time to reach our destination, we went home as soon as the rundown ends. :(
Oh anyway! I laughed so hard when I heard two of my friends said the same thing that the pink 'pudding' tasted like Betadine. xD
Sorry, didn't mean to mock! But the rest tasted so good. ^^
This event also supported by Hard Rock FM.
Ms. Monique from MakeOver team explained some tips on doing natural make up using MakeOver's products.
But before that, there is a testimonial from 2 attendances that were given make over from the MakeOver team. They said they felt more confident after wearing the make up and feel prettier. xD
The model of the make up demo this time is Devita! It is my first time meeting her and she's sooo cute, looking young and her smile is so pure. *lol. xD
Devita with the make up artist from MakeOver.
|sorry a bit blur ><
Here comes the Puteri Indonesia 2016 2nd Runner Up, Intan Aletrino. She's so tall, slim and she looks like mixed blood with western look. (?) Super nice crown! ><
The talk show with Ms. Aletrino.
She stated that she wants to inspire Indonesian woman to achieve their dreams and to be more beautiful.
This is Miracle's doctor. She explained us about fillers, exfoliating and many things explained on the slides below.
Like its name, fill-er, "Filler" is used to fill some parts of the face to make it looks fuller or has more volume. For example in the picture below, that women didn't do plastic surgery or nose job. She just used filler to her nose to make it look pointy.
Thread planting, as you can see below. It works almost like botox. It makes your skin looks younger because it reduces wrinkles and saggy cheeks, also other kinds of aging signs because your skin looks firmer. Amazing right? :D You can get the treatment in Miracle! ^^
Q&A session were opened too for those who are curious about the skin treats by Miracle. Some answers by the doctor are: Don't sleep with your makeup on. At 12am onwards, regeneration skin cells will occur so if you still have makeup on, it might obstruct the process. It would be better if you erased your makeup with makeup remover first, then with cleansing foam to make sure everything has been removed from your skin's surface. Sometimes it might still not enough. You can use toner to make sure that your make up has been fully removed! :)
They also shared goodie bags for us who can answered the questions (like a mini quiz). Congratz to Venny and Dyta! They got Miracle's CC Cream. :)
At the end of the event, there is an acoustic band singing several songs for us.
Their voices were beautiful! I didn't expected it at first. They sang my favorite song "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" by Meghan Trainor ft. John Legend, Adele's "All I Ask" and other songs. Chill. ^^
We also got a complimentary cupcake (?) with the number 20 to represent Miracle's 20th anniversary. *yeay* Congratulation Miracle! I wish all the best for Miracle and keep being the hope for all woman in Indonesia to have healthier skin and to be more beautiful for decades. :D
We got 1 MakeOver pencil eyeliner and everyone got different colors. Mine was in Navy Blue. We also got the book of Miracle's philosophy (I guess?), Miracle's IDR 200.000 voucher and other brochures and catalogues. We also got another cupcake like in the picture above, but in blue cream. :D
Despite several things I said above, the positive things is that we got to know more about Miracle, our skin, Make Over and meeting new friend in a whole new venue I've never been. ^^ Also, the PR is so polite, friendly and always been thoughtful of us and we are happy to get the chance to be invited in the event. ^^
Thank you Miracle, MakeOver and Hard Rock FM. :)


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August 22, 2014
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We left early and headed for the famous Musket Cove Marina. It was a beautiful, calm day. We decided to motor away from the reef and head to open water for a safer, easier motor sail without the constant worry of reefs and rocks. The wind slowly started to pick up and as it got windier and wetter in the cockpit, Allison and Mike decided to head down below. Well the winds continued to increase to 35 knots on the nose so we had to tack to our destination. Denny and I had to don our rain gear and triple reef the main. The reefing resulted in us tearing our main again! Allison was curled in the salon and Mike was doing air time in the v-berth, unable to get out of there. Neither of them could understand how we were still able to move around the in the boat (call it old age and experience). Denny shut off auto pilot, fired up our brand new engine and navigated us through the reef pass with a ship wreck looming next to the opening to remind us not to make any mistakes. We had a pod of dolphins swimming around the boat as we saw white water crashing on the reefs. The dolphins seemed to be there to offer comfort and distraction. I wasn't worried as it was a large pass and we have a reliable brand new engine and Denny at the helm. Once we passed the reef the swell was smaller but the wind still howled. We knew we couldn't make it to Musket Cove so we managed to anchor off Castaway Island, just in time as the sun was setting and the wind was settling down. It may not have been a pleasant sailing experience but it was an experience. I think Mike and Ally got a new appreciation for what sailing is about and it is not all fair winds!!
Castaway Resort turned out to be a great anchorage spot. We went for the lunch buffet and went back for seconds, thirds, fourths…. It had a great salad bar, BBQ meat, pastas and a variety of meat casseroles and desserts including cheesecakes. So we ate and ate and then relaxed by the beautiful pool. Even Denny had a little snooze by the pool!


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All About Charcot Arthropathy
Charcot arthropathy, also known as Charcot foot and ankle, is a condition that weakens the bones of the foot, causing an eventual fracture or dislocation and collapse of the mid-foot arch.
Causes and Symptoms
This condition often develops from neuropathy. Because of the loss or diminished sensation in the foot, patients do not detect the swelling, warmth and pain caused by Charcot arthropathy, thus continuously bearing weight on it and aggravating the injury. Neuropathic patients with a tight Achilles tendon are at an even greater risk to develop Charcot arthropathy.
Patients with diabetes, leprosy and syphilis are some of those with a higher tendency to develop Charcot arthropathy because of the neuropathy caused by those illnesses. Additionally, their slow rate of healing might not compensate fast enough for the amount of trauma impacted on the weakened joints from their body weight. It is important to check for redness and swelling or the abnormal appearance of the rocker-bottom foot.
These are the different types of scans and tests that may be done on the injury to determine the severity and rule out other conditions.
- X-Ray
- Bone Scan
- Radiography
- Doppler Ultrasonography
- Lumbar Puncture
- Bone Probing
- Portable Infrared Dermal Thermometry
- Joint Aspiration
- Synovial Biopsy
Most cases of Charcot arthropathy can be treated without surgery. Immobilization is most effectively done with a cast on for 3-6 months and regularly checked and replaced every 1-2 weeks. A splint, braces or orthoses are other options but the healing period might be longer. A non-weight bearing (NWB) condition is ideal for the injury to heal faster and prevent further damage.
After the initial healing stage is stabilized and the cast is remove, it is recommended to wear custom footwear with special shoe inserts to prevent recurrence and ulcers. Protection to both feet is important as the other foot has a high likelihood to develop Charcot arthropathy as well. As such, physical activity that might bring trauma to the feet has to be minimized.
If the ankle sustains displaced fractures, an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is needed. An even more severe injury would require a correction of deformity or ostectomy. Usually amputation is not necessary unless ulcers are developed. There is a chance of recovery by draining the infection and maintenance of fixation, but if the infection could not be contained, amputation is the last resort.
Typically, it takes up to 1-2 years before the injury is fully recovered. However, a regular lifelong follow-up is required to ensure that symptoms do not recur.


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Monthly Archives: May 2011
The Knitter's Frolic
I had never been to the Knitter's Frolic before and didn't think I would be able to go this year. I have heard other knitters rave about this for a few years but have never made it myself due to location and timing. I thought I was going to be in Ottawa and didn't make any plans to get there for this year. But then Sean decided he would be really sweet and drive me there (I promised I wouldn't make him stay for longer than an hour).
For those of you that don't know the Knitter's Frolic is mainly the vendor area where a lot of yarn stores from Toronto and the surrounding area as well as local-ish dyers and small fibre providers. You can also take some classes on various subjects. We went for the market place and there were a lot of yarn fumes. I am surprised at how well behaved I was (I think Sean was too). I only made three purchases.
My first purchase was something I have been searching for quite some time and is the reason you haven't seen any progress on the related project for some time. I have the 1.5mm needles needed to knit the borders and the centre of the Queen Ring Shawl but not the edging as the extra cord is just too much. Therefore I have found 1.5mm needles with a cord that makes the total length 20″ which should be perfect for knitting the edging.
My second purchase is a Japanese stitchionary which from what I gather from the chatboards Ravelry is a very coveted item. This was my first opportunity to actually look at a few and now I know why! You really don't need to know any Japanese to use them as all the patterns are charted. Also if you don't know what one of the charted stitches stands for you can look up the stitches at the back of the book and they have pictures showing you how to do the stitches! The stitch patterns are amazing and complicated. We really don't appear to have anything comparable here in North America that I have found yet. The Japanese pattern magazines were also stunning but sadly you need to be able to read Japanese to be able to knit the gorgeous and complicated patterns. I will definitely be purchasing more of these stitchionaries!
The third and last purchase was one I had been eyeing and contemplating almost the whole time we were there. It is a beautiful cone of alpaca lace weight yarn with almost 5000 yards in a nice grey. The tipping point to getting it was when Sean said he would pay for half (I know right? How lucky am I that he took me there in the first place and then to top it off he bought me some yarn).


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We prepare this week by feeling the joy. We move through this week feeling a part of the waiting world that rejoices because our longing has prepared us to believe the reign of God is close at hand. And so we consciously ask:
Prepare our hearts
and remove the sadness
that hinders us from feeling
the joy and hope
which his presence
will bestow.
Prepare our hearts
and remove the sadness
that hinders us from feeling
the joy and hope
which his presence
will bestow.
Each morning this week, in that brief moment we are becoming accustomed to, we want to light a third inner candle. Three candles, going from expectation, to longing, to joy. They represent our inner preparation, or inner perspective. In this world of "conflict and division," "greed and lust for power," we begin each day this week with a sense of liberating joy. Perhaps we can pause, breathe deeply and say,
"My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my savior."
my spirit rejoices in God my savior."
(reflection from here)
I read this this morning needing some guidance into the week. There is something about the Christmas season that expands my heart and I find myself longing for all sorts of things: new memories, community, a boyfriend, children, more ministry opportunities, travel, new experiences, play, presents, affirmation of importance in people's lives...
I long...
I thirst....
I don't often know what to do with desire for more in my life. I rejoice in what has been given but yet still there is a place that longs for so much more.
So I read: Scripture, Devotionals, Meditations like these to settle my heart in. The desire I have is not the problem (for years I thought it was and chose shutting down instead). Rather, it's where I take the desire and into whose hand I place it.
This week we R E J O I C E! My heart is expanding, being prepared, and oening up to J O Y. The reason I rejoice is not that all the longings will be fulfilled, but they are what point my heart H O M E. They are the honing device that draws my spirit back to Christ. There as I settle in to His presence, his dwelling within me, He puts my heart right.
He affirms the longing (which most the time I'm expecting rebuke if I'm honest cause shouldn't I be fully satisfied in him?) but He also reminds me of the incompleteness of those things. Deep satisfaction and grace to go forth in my life to love can only happen if I stay fiercely committed to betrothal in Him.
In him, I am free to give myself over for the sake of another, find beauty and joy in the mundane, hope for a greater tomorrow, and rest in what's provided now. The longings don't go, but they draw me back to the Source of Life. So when a longing is fulfilled, when H O P E is no longer deferred, the hands that receive the gift are better able to enjoy it as a gift rather than entitlement.
And so we rejoice....anticipate together....and find J O Y. Christ is coming, to the lowly manger of our conflicted hearts, to bring new life.
I N C A R N A T I O N...in you and I. Amazing!
I N C A R N A T I O N...in you and I. Amazing!


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Hurray! Eric was 'sprung' yesterday as his fever was gone and he had no signs of infection. The fever he did have combined with the rash and joint pains are classic signs of serum sickness induced by the ATG. Prednisone daily will help diminish those symptoms. Until we are sure what's going on (or not), Eric will drop into the hospital for a daily blood draw and fluid.
Hopefully, that's it for side effects and now we wait for a response from the ATG treatment - sounds like that takes a while (3-9 months?) - but Eric's counts have been somewhat better this week. And that's encouraging and we'll take it.
In other news, Dexter was a brat this weekend at shows in Kingston - he's SO full of himself... Today's judge, bless his heart, saw past the naughty teenage boy and gave him the point. Step One to his championship.
Sunday, 26 July 2009
2 comments:
- Veronica said...
Hooray for Eric being sprung!! Glad to hear they've got everything under control and that you've got positives to focus on
And you wouldn't love Dexter so much if he wasn't so full of personality (as everyone also tells me about my 2nd daughter who also sometimes displays brattish behaviour!!) ;0)
Hope this week brings nothing but good things for you all......Vx
- 26 July 2009 at 17:54
- Adrienne said...
It's good to hear that the hospital stay was short and "life" is getting back to normal. Here's to a quiet week for all of us.
Moe too is acting teenager-ish. Luckily, he's too small to get into much trouble.
Hugs, Alison and Adrienne
- 27 July 2009 at 11:21
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I have had such a wonderful night Skyping with Juggalosic I will be so happy the day that we no longer have to Skype, but until that day, I am very fortunate for what we do have. Despite my migraine, a nice hot bath and talking to him made the evening bearable. I long for the day that we are together, the memories that we will make, the family we will have, the forever I have always dreamed of. While I know that sleep is not in the cards for me tonight, I will still be daydreaming of the life I have coming to me, and I am more than thankful for every moment I have.
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Saturday, April 1, 2017
Quote du jour/Samuel Taylor Coleridge
'Tis a month before the month of May, and the spring comes slowly up this way.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Coleridge's words are apt as I look out my front door this afternoon.
We've lost some snow since the last snowstorm, but it is coming down strong and steady today. Michael lives an hour south of us and they got 8 inches overnight. March has been consistently cold with intermittent snowfalls and a blizzard mid-month. Those red-winged blackbirds haven't come back. There is no sight or sound of robins or woodcocks. We've had some sunshine but the wind has been cold. Three deer come by each evening for their daily meal. The usual winter birds are still eating heartily at the feeders.
But this won't last. A few warm, sunny days and we will have forgotten all about snow!
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Brrr! We had a bit of snow the other night, but it is closer to 40F today. The only snow remaining are a few patches deep in the woods. It has been a gradual spring however... we are in the 40s in the day and below freezing each night.ReplyDelete
Brrrrrrrrrrrr. This looks so cold Nan. I hope spring comes swooping in on you soon with sunshine and warmth.ReplyDelete
We've had late wet snow too! but like you the temp is warmer and it shouldn't last.ReplyDelete
I feel for the wildlife though ..the birds that were madly singing have gone quiet ..hopefully not for long.
It's beautiful, but I would want to stay inside!ReplyDelete
Nice quote and a lovely picture. I wish I could visit for just a few hours and experience real snow. Haven't seen it at all since my childhood and not much then.ReplyDelete
I thought WE were still cold in NE Indiana, but May is slower coming here than there for sure!ReplyDelete
Unbelievable! But I know that you are good at finding indoor pleasures and comfort. Once last time, hopefully, to cocoon and enjoy the hearthside?ReplyDelete
I have just had another wonderful spring weekend, walking past orchards in bloom, under the first very tender green leaves of woodland where anemonae cover the ground, and enjoying ice cream sundaes at an outdoors café in the sun - can't imagine reverting to snow and cold temperatures now, but it could very well still happen for us, too!ReplyDelete
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Lily Flame - Over The Moon Scented Candle Tin
This candle has a lovely delicate perfume which still lingers in the air after the candle has been put out. The candle lasts for ages and the perfume is still there right to the bottom on the tin. Great value for money as they last for such a long time and smell divine right to the end.


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Hi Neighbor!
"Ugga Mugga" to all my Daniel Tiger fans out there! I love this brightly colored, animated program for preschoolers based on the PBS Series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! The show focuses on important lessons like social skills, counting, good manners, and eating healthy. Our dessert table is full of healthy alternatives to traditional sweets, just take a look at my party menu!
Baker Aker baked us some banana bread muffins in these bright red polka dot cupcake liners and topped with adorable character toppers from Shop Fluff.
To create my backdrop, I wrapped my large foam board (bought at an art store) with blue wrapping paper. I then attached Daniel Tiger wall decals on top of my wrapping paper. This creates a dramatic backdrop for our dessert table and takes less than 5 minutes to make!
Apples, apples, everywhere! I added Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood plastic rings to store bought candy apples to create a custom dessert for our table. I also filled a wood crate with fresh apples.
O the Owl and Katerina Kat agree that mini apples pies are perfect for fall parties! I added festive red flags picks in each mini pie to continue the use of bright colors throughout the party.
Miss Elaina, O the Owl, Daniel Tiger, Prince Wednesday, and Katerina Kitty Kat are all here to join in the fun!
Every party needs a photo opportunity! The Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood party collection has one of the best photo booths I have ever seen, a Trolley that is 3.5 feet tall! Just stick a small stool behind the cardboard cut out and kids can have a ball waving out the Trolley window! Make sure to get your Ugga Mugga taken before you leave!
Treat your guests to these adorable trolley favor boxes and fill with goodies such as crayons, mini notepads, rings, stickers, and bouncy balls!
I hope you enjoyed our celebration in Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, it was a Grr-ific party!
Party Vendors:
Trolley Garland, Trolley Topper, and Cupcake Toppers: Shop Fluff
Black Plaid Tablecloth: Table Vogue
Daniel Tiger Party Supplies: Birthday Express


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Hurricane Sandy may have been a harbinger of storms to come to Europe, new research shows, as more details about the destructive climate impact greenhouse gases are bringing the planet come to light.
Global warming brings a warmer Atlantic Ocean, and will create "more frequent and intense hurricanes following pathways directed towards Europe," according to a new paper in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.
Climatologist Dr. Jeff Masters explains that the researchers'
model predicts that the breeding ground for Atlantic hurricanes will shift approximately 700 miles eastwards as the oceans warm this century. Hurricanes which form farther to the east can spend more time over warm tropical waters before turning north and northeast towards Europe, increasing the odds that these storms will have hurricane-force winds upon arrival in Europe. The model showed that wind shear will change little in the region over the coming decades, resulting in a large increase in storms with hurricane-force winds affecting Western Europe. Most of the these storms will not be tropical hurricanes upon arrival in Europe, but will be former hurricanes that have transitioned to extratropical storms. However, as we saw with Hurricane Sandy of 2012, these hybrid storms can be extremely dangerous. Summed over Norway, the North Sea, and the Gulf of Biscay, the model found that the number of hurricane-force storms in August - October increased from 2 to 13 over the 21st century, with almost all future West European hurricane-force storms predicted to originate as hurricanes or tropical storms in the tropics by 2100. The researchers conclude that "tropical cyclones will increase the probability of present-day extreme events over the North Sea and the Gulf of Biscay with a factor of 5 and 25 respectively, with far reaching consequences especially for coastal safety."
As Climate Nexus' Marlene Cimons recently wrote, six months after Hurricane Sandy
residents of the New York area are still struggling to recover from a climate-fueled monster storm that surged up and over retaining walls last fall, and destroyed countless homes. So, it's worth remembering a simple fact: Global warming is increasing the intensity of hurricanes, and Sandy is a prime example of that. [...]
While the new paper focuses on the hurricanes that will likely hit Europe, previous research has that the continent is not alone in being on the receiving end of more intense hurricanes.
"It's not a pretty picture," said Michael Oppenheimer, professor of geosciences and international affairs at Princeton University, and a longtime participant in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). "Hurricanes could become more intense as the Earth warms. They are frightening, destructive and extremely costly, and we expect future hurricanes to leave an even greater trail of damage in their wake."