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Today I went for brunch with one of my oldest friends, Pid. Pid has a manipulative father: he's far more manipulative, far more often than my mum, so I knew that Pid would completely understand how I felt about yesterday. We drove to this wonderful restaurant out in the Nadder Valley (Nadder = name of river) called the River Barn and I told Pid about what had happened while she parked and we walked to the restaurant. We sat in a separate room at a big table, with a settle each to ourselves (settles are great big benches with backs to them that you often find in country pubs). Having told her, I felt much calmer and we moved onto other things: pigments of skin (she's an artist), how to blend different shades to make a certain colour, the awesomeness of the colour green and how it goes with absolutely any other colour if you just get the right shade, the wonder of Assam tea and what had been happening to her in London. That's just a small sample. Our conversation has a wide range and we talk about things both great and small. It's the best thing about being such old friends: anything is up for discussion. We had a pot of Assam tea for two, Pid had a (proper) ginger beer and I had a (proper) lemonade. Then she ordered carrot and coriander soup and I ordered a toasted camembert and ham sandwich. The service was lovely and the place was empty except for another group behind us. Two of the people were speaking French, so my ear kept catching words.
Then, right in the middle of lunch (which was delicious), I get a phone call on my mobile phone. It's someone at Old Sarum, asking me to come for an interview.
And I'm back in the game.
(I confirmed when I got home that Dad had said none of those things. I made a comment about being "lazy" and he immediately asked who'd said that. Mum gave me a look that said 'on your own head be it'. I said that Mum and I had had 'a discussion' about my motivation. I could feel Dad giving Mum a look. No more was said about it. But she knows that I'm not going to let her use me again.)
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Customs clearance is the process that must be done to allow entry or exit of goods into a territory in international transport operation. This procedure is to declare certain information relating to the import or export data to the competent customs authority in the territory concerned: data importer and exporter, cargo data, etc…
Some of the data required for customs clearance are: fiscal data of the importer / exporter, origin / destination, name and country of conveyance, description of goods, number of packages, gross and net weights, volume taxes payable (in the case of import, etc.).
In addition, certain types of goods that require specific inspections (such as health or pharmacy). In these cases, customs clearance cannot be made without the certificates proving that the goods have passed the relevant controls.
Within the international transport chain, the person responsible for carrying out the customs clearance process is the customs agent, representing the importer or exporter to the customs office and is responsible for customer move all notifications to be issued by the customs as well as to perform payment of taxes and duties on their behalf.
For customs clearance, customs agent indispensably requires the following documentation:
◾ Commercial invoice issued by the seller attesting to the sale of goods between the exporter and the importer and which included both tax data and a brief description of the goods and the value and incoterm where the purchase was made.
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Cruise Superb in `Magnolia' / Comic drama looks at intersecting lives
MAGNOLIA: Comic drama. Starring Tom Cruise and John C. Reilly. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. (Rated R. 180 minutes. VHS.)
It all comes together to demonstrate, in case we didn't know already, just how comic, terrifying and unpredictable life can be.
In the most amazing performance of many here, Tom Cruise plays the charismatic guru of a cultish self-help "seminar" for would- be macho lady-killers. He teaches them how to "Seduce and Destroy."
The role of Frank T.J. Mackey demands a mesmerizing performance, and Cruise delivers one.
"Magnolia" is a kaleidoscope of twisting images and stories of intersecting lives in the San Fernando Valley as an old man (Jason Robards) is on his deathbed with cancer. Julianne Moore is his neurotic wreck of a guilty wife. John C. Reilly ("Boogie Nights") is the magnificently decent police officer who holds the moral compass in the film. A burly lonely heart, he watches "Today," works out, prays and calls in his personals ads.
As he goes about his duties and interrogates strangers in their apartments, the off-balance tone can be both comic and ominous. William H. Macy is a has-been television quiz kid, and Jeremy Blackman his contemporary 11- year-old counterpart. In these two, we seem to be witnessing the past and present of the same character.
The cast just doesn't stop. There's Philip Seymour Hoffman, who has piled up an astounding resume of character roles ("Happiness," "Boogie Nights," "The Talented Mr. Ripley") as the dying man's pasty-faced nurse, and Philip Baker Hall as a TV icon at the end of the trail.
At times, Anderson may be too brilliant for his own good, and there is a risk that viewers will tire of the director's relentlessly prowling camera. They may think the movie is never going to end.
It is maddening when it seems he's not going to be able to wind it up, and wonderful when he does.


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Snow King Mountain adheres to the National Ski Areas Association responsibility code.
The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) believes education, helmet use, respect and common sense are very important when cruising down the mountain. NSAA developed Your Responsibility Code to help skiers and boarders be aware that there are elements of risk in snowsports that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce.
You've arrived. You're geared up and have a lift ticket. Now what? Go get a trail map at the base lodge or lift-ticket window. Take a few minutes to check it out. The lifts and the trails are marked on the map. The colored symbols next to the trails are the keys to enjoying your first few days on the slopes. Their shape and color indicate the difficulty of the trail.
Here's what they mean:
Green Circle: Easier
Blue Square: More Difficult
Black Diamond: Most Difficult
Double-Black Diamond: Most Difficult, use extra caution
Orange Oval: Freestyle Terrain.
You'll find them on trail maps and posted on signs on the mountain. The same trail symbols are used at every resort in the country, but as Albert Einstein must have said, "It's all relative." A Green Circle trail at Jackson Hole, Wyo., might be as tough as a Blue Square at Sunlight, Colo. Not a big deal. The trail ratings are consistent within each resort. So all the "Greens" at a ski area will be about the same difficulty, as will the "Blues" and the "Blacks."
Before you ride a lift during your first few days, make sure you can handle the trails at the top. Some skiers think they can improve by skiing tough terrain when their skills aren't up to that level, but that's a good way to get hurt. Instead, take a lesson. Check your trail map and make sure the trail symbols off of that lift fit your ability. If you have any questions or need directions, go talk to a lift attendant or anyone in a resort uniform. "What's the easiest way down?" "Where's the closest groomed trail?" "What's the capital of New Guinea?" They want you to have fun nearly as much as you do.
Understanding the Trail Signs – Snowlink.com
"When Trails Turned Color" – Skiing Heritage, by John Fry & Bob Cram
NSAA promotes the use of helmets on the slopes. We urge skiers and riders to wear a helmet – but to ski or ride as if they are not wearing a helmet. NSAA views skiing and snowboarding in a controlled and responsible manner – not helmets only – as the primary safety consideration for all skiers and boarders. A skier's behavior has as much or more to do with the safety of the sport as does any piece of equipment.
In 2002, Lids on Kids http://www.lidsonkids.org/debuted as a resource for consumers to learn about helmet use in skiing and snowboarding. This site contains FAQs about helmet use, fit and sizing information, general slope safety information, related articles and games, and testimonials about helmet use from well-known athletes, including US Ski Team members. The site has received nearly 2 million hits since it was created. The tagline, "A Helmet-It's a Smart Idea," is printed on posters and promotional cards at resorts nationwide.
In 2008/09, NSAA developed the "Objects are Closer Than They Appear" campaign to shine a spotlight on the first tenet of Your Responsibility Code: Always stay in control and be able to stop and avoid other people or objects.
The campaign emphasizes the role that speed plays in staying in control and overtly addresses the risk posed by collisions with trees or other fixed objects on the slopes.
Skiing and snowboarding off the groomed runs and in deep powder is one of the most exciting and appealing parts of our sport. However, if you decide to leave the groomed trails you are voluntarily accepting the risk of a deep snow immersion accident. A deep snow, or tree well immersion accident occurs when a skier or rider falls into an area of deep unconsolidated snow and becomes immobilized and suffocates. Deaths resulting from these kinds of accidents are referred to as a SIS harzards or Snow Immersion Suffocation.
NSAA has made available for distribution Tree Well and Deep Snow caution signs and brochures for resorts to use in their efforts to educate skiers and snowboarders about the hazards of tree wells during deep snow conditions. Ski areas are able to download the artwork and have signs made to fit the conditions at their resorts, either for on-mountain signage, printed in trail maps, posted on websites, or utilized in other mountain media.
Become educated on how to reduce the risk of SIS hazards through your own action and awareness. ALWAYS ski or ride with a partner within viewing distance. The website www.deepsnowsafety.org is an excellent resource designed to assist all skiers and riders in educating themselves about the risks and prevention of deep snow and tree well immersion accidents.
NSAA views using and riding chair lifts in a responsible manner as one of the primary safety considerations for all skiers and boarders. A skier's behavior has as much or more to do with the safety of the sport as does any piece of equipment from helmet to chair lift.
In 2012, the website www.kidsonlifts.org/ and the initiative as a whole debuted around the country to resorts and consumers. This site contains FAQ's and safety tips on how to load, ride and unload responsilby, general skiing and riding tips, coloring pages for kids, public service announcements and more. The tagline "No Horsing Around" is a motto we hope to ingrain in not only children but every skier and boarder.
NSAA believes these safety facts and tips will help prepare individuals and familes for a day on the slopes. With the help of the folllowing information, your adventures down the mountain will be that much more enjoyable.
NSAA and Huntsman Cancer Institute have come together to promote Sun Safe on the Slopes. High elevation exposes your skin to more radiation. The sun reflects off the snow and is stronger than you think! A ski vacation with a sun burn is no fun! Protect your skin while enjoying the slopes in summer or winter.
To ensure you have a safe and fun day on the slopes, remember these tips to protect you from the sun and its radiation.
Eye health is important for everyone. Skiers and snowboarders spend long hours on the snow which can increase your risk of eye health issues. FortunaSun Safe on the Slopes
NSAA and Huntsman Cancer Institute have come together to promote Sun Safe on the Slopes. High elevation exposes your skin to more radiation. The sun reflects off the snow and is stronger than you think! A ski vacation with a sun burn is no fun! Protect your skin while enjoying the slopes in summer or winter.
Ultimately, wearing good quality sunglasses and goggles, that offer UV-protection are a great way to significantly reduce these risks. Below are several resources you can check out to learn more about the importance of wearing eye protection when you're enjoying the slopes.
NSAA, as part of its on-going efforts to promote on-hill safety and responsible skiing and riding, has developed the #RideAnotherDay campaign, in partnership with Kelli and Chauncy Johnson.
Complementing the Responsibility Code and it's 7 tenets, #RideAnotherDay promotes 3 actions every skier and rider can take to help keep themselves and those around safer on the slopes. These three actions are:
Be ready to slow down or avoid objects or other people at any time. Ski and ride in such a way that you are always able to control yourself regardless of conditions and avoid others and objects you may encounter on the run, groomed or otherwise.
Stay alert to what's going on around you, especially other skiers and riders. Being aware of those around and changing conditions will help you have a fun and safe day on the hill.
Ease up at blind spots, check uphill when merging onto trails, and give other skiers plenty of room when passing. Look out for spots on the run where traffic merges or you can't see what's coming next. If you are unfamiliar with a run, take it easy the first time down it and make note of places where you'll want to slow down, such as cat tracks and rollers. Also, give other skiers and riders lots or room, especially if you are passing them. There's plenty of space out there, so there's no need to crowd each other.
By doing these three things every run, you'll be helping keep the slopes safe and enjoyable, for you and everyone else.


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ACRA is excited to welcome back drum diva Monica Hofer to lead the winter session of Beyond Beginners African Hand Drumming. There will be opportunities to work on djembe drums, which originated in West Africa nearly 1000 years ago, and duns, which are also known as African bass drums. Participants will discover new rhythms and expand their knowledge of African drumming.
This class is best suited for people who have some drumming experience. However, beginner drummers are welcome to attend with the knowledge that this particular class will be moving a bit faster and that the basics of hand positions and tones will be reviewed only briefly.
This eight-week program is offered at the Errington War Memorial Hall, February 26 - April 23. (No session on April 2nd.)
Cost is $112.00 / 8 classes. Djembe drums are available for rental for $3 per class on a first come first serve basis.
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Mrs. D. Hilda Miles, 80, of 870 Red School Lane, Lopatcong Township, N.J., died Thursday in her home. She was the wife of L. Luther Miles.
She was a clerk-typist in the library at Lafayette College, Easton, retiring in 1969. Before that, she was a secretary for the former W. A. Tydeman, Inc., of Easton and Bethlehem, for many years.


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Marcena M. True, 93, Nevada, died Monday, May 9, 2005. Services were held at Ferry Funeral Home on May 12, at 2 p.m., with John Nichols officiating. Musical selections were "In the Garden" and "The Lord's Prayer." Pallbearers were Steve Dean, Rob Barrett, Larry Forkner, Doug Gariss, Don Dean, David Rutledge and Gerald Rutledge. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Smith, Dale Woods, Richard Gafner and Marcel Normand. Interment was in Newton Burial Park, Nevada. Arrangement were by Ferry Funeral Home.


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I had a rare visit from a friend yesterday. Since she lives in lovely Weardale on a sheep farm I tend to visit her and just to prove how long it is since she appeared in the hallowed halls of chez moi she gasped out,
'Oh, New kitchen?'
It has been there for five years!!
I do try not to envy people. It's a useless thing and I keep on reminding myself that other people's lives are just as difficult as mine and how lucky I am and so on and so on but yesterday I did find it difficult not to envy her her rich full life. It's a hard life running a sheep farm, know that and she is incredibly good at all those things I would be useless at, like the financial problems, the business problems, the - 0h dear, I'm trying hard for negatives here, some help would be nice.
She has a lovely husband, I went to school with him before I went to school with her so we have been friends almost forever. I used to go and stay on her parents' farm. Her dad who had been captured at Dunkirk and whose hair had turned white then, was lovely, funny and used to dance her mum around the kitchen.
Her dad used to come to the mart at Tow Law where I lived with my family and she used to come with him. I don't remember much any more, my feelings are all caught up in the hurts of my life and the joyful times tend to come second or third or so far back that I can't find them. So we sat and chatted and I could not put from my mind the view from her dining room window over the land I love best and hows she lives there in one of those lovely longhouses with her husband. Her two sons work on the farm and they hire out farm machinery and themselves to drive them to keep everything going. One of about to marry, the other has two small children, one of each. They have a huge network of friends, they love their lives, they never want to retire and they have each other.
Who wouldn't envy her? As you all know too well by now I live alone and after she left I looked out at my perfect pots, my neat lawn and the folded knickers in my drawer and I envied her so much that I could hardly breathe. I thought finally I really have turned into the Great Aunt in one of Bertie Wooster's lovely stories. He goes to tell her that her nephew is in gaol and when he walks up the drive everything is perfect and I thought yes, she was on her own and weeding her flowerbeds had become so important.
I got over myself of course. I looked to see what I was having for dinner and it was chicken in a spicy sauce with very fresh vegs, and I opened a bottle of wine and I sat down at my little table in my little back room. I had just been outside and changed the water in the birdbath and as I sat down at my desk five starlings landed and began bathing together.
I've been trying to find a new title for the book I'm working on and as I sat there and the starlings did their spa bit I thought of a new title and I could see the cover and all of a sudden I remembered who I was and what I was doing and how lucky I really am. I have so much. Other people's lives wouldn't suit me and mine wouldn't do for them.
Today I'm having lunch with another friend, one of my best friends. She has been divorced once and widowed twice and boy do we have things in common, north country women, alone and all together. She's one of the gutsiest people I've ever known and yes, I have room in my life for all my friends whoever they are and however they live.
Sunday, 7 May 2017
Somebody's Great Aunt Lives Here (Two )
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Adobe/Macromedia Merger on Verge of Closing
Adobe also announced Friday that its executives will present the company's strategy to analysts and investors at Adobe's annual financial analyst meeting in New York Jan. 31.
Representatives from Adobe said that product and technology strategies will be developed once the acquisition closes and the two companies are operating as one.
"Ultimately our goal is to combine Flash and PDF in what we're calling an engagement platform that allows people to create, manage and deliver content and experiences across a variety of operating systems, devices and media," said Adobe spokesperson Holly Campbell.
Adobe first announced the agreement to acquire Macromedia on April 18 in a deal worth $3.4 billion.
Pursuant to the latest terms of the agreement, holders of Macromedia common stock will receive 1.38 shares of Adobe common stock. This figure is double the 0.69 shares mentioned in the original terms of the agreement, due to an Adobe stock split earlier this year.
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Where God changes lives
to change our world.
Freedom Ranch, located in Hill County, TX about 65 miles south of Dallas and Fort Worth, is a transitional living facility for men seeking to develop a Christian lifestyle free from alcohol, illegal drugs and crime.
Our Mission
In a quiet rural setting free from the distractions a city brings, teach men how to apply Christian Biblical teachings to everyday life, not only spiritual but also personal, family and vocational.
A Brief Overview
Incorporated as a Texas non-profit corporation in 1997, Freedom Ranch started in Fort Worth, TX as simply a vision. It has progressed slowly providing counseling to men and women with addictive behaviors and criminal lifestyles.
Today, Freedom Ranch is located on 81 acres of land just outside of Malone, TX. As God leads men and women to help support the ranch, the ranch is working to become a fully accredited vocational training center for men who have lacked direction in their lives and had their focus on alcohol, illegal drugs and criminal activity.
We seek to teach well rounded life skills from a Judeo-Christian perspective. Our desire is to return men to their communities as mentors and examples of what Christian fathers should be.
Founded by Ken Simmons, a former Texas Parole Officer to whom God gave the vision for Freedom Ranch. Ken's desire is for Freedom Ranch under the direction of the Holy Spirit to be a place where men, truly desiring a change in their lives, will allow the power of God to fill them and make them the men God wants them to be.
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Ingredient Benefits: Harmony Glycopolymer Solution:Glycolic Acid Polymer: Promotes mitosis, softens, removes dead cells, treats acne, improves skin texture. Lavender Oil: Astringent, soothing, hydrating, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. Glucosamine: Hydrating, strengthens connective tissue, antioxidant, treats hyper-pigmentation. Fructooligosaccharides: Beet sugar promotes probiotic bacteria, supports skin immunity. Amino-Guanidine: Rejuvenates skin, inhibitor of protein glycation, maintains supple skin. BioSyl Peptide Booster: Licorice Extract: Treats hyperpigmentation, used to treat eczema and rosacea, anti-inflammatory, controls swelling and redness, controls oil production, lightens skin. Olive Fruit Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Safflower: Softening, hydrating, highly moisturizing, non-comedogenic. Sunflower Seed , Pumpkin Seed Oil: Rich in Vitamin E, softens, protects. Oligopeptide-1: Epidermal Growth Factor, stimulates repair and growth of epidermal cells, reduces wrinkles and assists in wound healing. Glucosamine: Hydrating, strengthens connective tissue, antioxidant, treats hyperpigmentation. Marshmallow Root Extract: Anti-inflammatory, healing, softening. Honeysuckle Flower Extract: Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, natural preservative. Carrot Root Extract: Softening, firming, skin conditioning, maintains elasticity, skin protectant. Comfrey Leaf Extract: Soothing, heals wounds, burns, sunburn, acne, psoriasis. Sage Leaf Extract: Astringent, regulates oil production, antibacterial, antiseptic. Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid): UVA and UVB photo-protectant, improves epidermal regeneration, plumps and firms skin, powerful moisturizer.
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Within our website, Naples and surrounding area residents will find all types of health and wellness related information including information about our office and services, chiropractic, back and neck pain, work and auto injuries and much, much more.
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We've already gotten lots of love on these pre-release, so we are very happy to now make them available to you all.
Our 1.9" Command bead lock ring replicates the look of the Hutchinson bead lock wheels found on the 1:1 Jeep Mighty FC Concept vehicle.
The center cap of the rings can be removed to access your wheel nut without having to remove the entire ring.
Only 2 center cap screws hold it in place. The remaining 6 screws are just for looks!
These rings work differently than our other 1.9" Easy Mount rings, so we list them as a "KIT".
Fitment will likely require you to make changes
These rings go great with our new OEV Wide SLW wheels.
Running them together will require the least amount of change to you existing setup.
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Victoria Island is the beauty of Lagos city. The neighbourhood is so well known that even the names of its streets have become iconic across the nation. This island is only one of Lagos' districts that has the most inimitable skyline.
Originally surrounded entirely by water, It was bordered by the Atlantic ocean on the south, the mouth of the Lagos Lagoon on the West, the Five Cowrie Creek to the north North, and swamps on the East.It has since, however, been filled (by the British colonial government to reduce mosquito breeding areas), creating land bridge between Victoria Island and Lekki Peninsula , and ending its existence as a true island.
Victoria Island is one of the most exclusive and expensive areas to live in Lagos and Nigeria as a whole. While the rest of Lagos has much to see and do, it is Victoria Island that represents the city – and sometimes the entire Nigeria to the world.
Packed with attractions, dining and drinking for any budget and an expansive offering of shows and live music, the neighbourhood is certainly the center of the action in Lagos City. You could spend a week on this tiny island and still not see all there is to see. Grab a yellow taxi, hop on a keke-maruwa or just start walking, and you are sure to begin to understand just what it is that makes Victoria Island, thick. Jovago.com, Africa's largest hotel booking portal shows you more.
1004 building
Try imagining VI's skyline without the towering spire of the 1004 Buildings. Impossible, right? The buildings are among the largest single luxury high rise estate in Sub Saharan Africa and comprises over 1004 flats, maisonettes, studio apartments.
Civic Tower
No matter which part of V.I. you are wandering through or where your curiosities lie, it's hard to miss this architectural fixture or pass it without being awestruck. Located next to the Civic center, it has become one of Victoria Island's most eye-popping skyscraper.
Oniru palace
Oniru Palace is located on a road named after the structure, next to Maroko and is the location where the ruling house of the area resides. The Oniru Palace Road has a length of 1.34 kilometres.
From boutique and upscale spots to luxurious corners, Victoria Island still offers the most comprehensive range of Lagos hotels. Growth areas include the Eko Atlantic city, which is getting a new lease on life as its development nears completion. Upscale chains such as Sheraton , Protea, Intercontinental, e.tc have their flashy property erected in the district, 5star hotels including Federal Palace Hotel, Eko Hotel, also Oriental Hotel have taken up spots in the area. There are also favorite longstanding B&Bs, which will give you a taste of local life.
The dining choices in Lagos are almost infinite, and deciding where to spend your food money can be overwhelming. Victoria Island's rich history, lively bars and growing number of hot restaurants attract young, adventurous visitors as well as businessmen and women. The breadth of the Victoria Island's restaurant scene is truly something to behold, ranging from internationally renowned fine-dining establishments to tasty cheap eats, and boasting a cosmopolitan range of cuisines to choose from, including Italian, Chinese and Indian.
Victoria Island is one of the best shopping areas in Lagos. The district is rightfully famous for its glossy, perfume-scented stores and high-end boutiques, which sell everything from bespoke suits to top-notch leather bags and exquisite diamond engagement rings.While there are very few local markets, there are places where you can get the most of retail goodness. V.I is an especially great destination for a shopping holiday if visiting Lagos, as the exchange rate will be in your favour!
Victoria Island is popular for being the location of the embassies for Russia, Germany, Bulgaria and Great Britain, as well as a number of consulates, including those of The United States India, Brazil, Lebanon, and Spain.
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[In this series, BNA's climate blog takes a closer look at U.S. regions covered in the draft National Climate Assessment. In addition to the Northwest, regions covered in the assessment include the Southeast and Caribbean , Great Plains , Northeast , Midwest , Southwest , Alaska and the Arctic, and Hawaii and U.S. Affiliated Pacific States.]
Compared to other regions in the United States, the Northwest likely will be spared the worst effects of climate change, especially in regard to sea-level rise and agriculture, according to the draft National Climate Assessment.
However, the Northwest region will be impacted by changes to water resources, including ocean acidification, and an increase in wildfires.
As detailed in an Energy and Climate Report article published Jan. 11, the draft, released by the National Climate Assessment and Development Advisory Committee, is not yet an official federal document. It will become so once it's submitted to the National Science and Technology Council sometime this fall. The council is expected to review, modify, and approve a final draft by Jan. 30, 2014.
A national assessment on climate science and climate change impacts is due to Congress every four years under the Global Change Research Act of 1990. However, only two reports have been completed since the law passed, one in 2000 and the other in 2009.
The Northwest in the draft national assessment includes Idaho, Oregon, and Washington state.
Temperature, Precipitation
By 2100, temperatures in the Northwest are expected to increase by up to 3.3 degrees Fahrenheit if greenhouse gas emissions decline substantially. However, if emissions continue to rise, the temperature may increase by up to 9.7 F.
In comparison, the draft estimates that the amount of warming by 2100 on average in the United States is expected to be between 3 to 5 F under a scenario involving substantial reductions in emissions and 5 to 10 F assuming continued increases in greenhouse gas emissions.
Changes in precipitation in the Northwest are less certain, with projections ranging from a 10 percent decrease and to an 18 percent increase by 2100. On a seasonal basis, model projections of regional precipitation also vary widely ranging from modest decreases to large increases in fall, spring, and winter, according to the draft.
However, climate models consistently show that if greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase, annual rainfall is expected to decrease during the summer by as much as 30 percent by 2100, especially in the Southeastern portion of the region.
Sea-Level, Ocean Acidification
So far, the Northwest coastline—thanks to tectonic uplift which is pushing the land upward—has experienced a slower rate of sea-level rise, compared to the global average rise of 8 inches. Globally, sea level is expected to rise another 1 to 4 feet by 2100.
According to the assessment, sea-level is projected to change along the Northwest coast as follows:
• between a decrease of 2 inches
and an increase of 9 inches by 2030,
• between a decrease of 1 inch and an increase of 19 inches by 2050, and
• between an increase of four and 56 inches by 2100.
However, the scenario would change if a major earthquake strikes in a subduction zone, which is an area of the Earth's crust where tectonic plates meet. Such an earthquake is expected within the next few hundred years, according to the draft assessment, and would "immediately reverse centuries of uplift and increase relative sea level about 40 inches or more."
Other uncertainties remain. For example, El Nino conditions could temporarily increase sea levels by anywhere from 4 to 12 inches across the region, according to the draft.
Ocean acidification, which is caused by the absorption of atmospheric carbon dioxide, threatens "culturally and commercially significant marine species," in the Northwest region, which has among the most acidified oceans in the world, the draft said. Furthermore, few options exist for "ameliorating projected ocean acidification."
Water Resources
Climate change has already changed the timing of snowmelt in the Northwest, and it will continue to do so, further reducing the supply of water, according to the draft assessment.
Watersheds in the region are generally defined in the draft assessment as those derived mostly from winter rainfall, those derived mostly from snowmelt, and those derived from a mix of rain and snowmelt.
Basins with significant snow accumulation have shown the largest response to climate change, so far, due to decreased spring snowpack, earlier spring snowmelt, and a decrease in summer flow. This trend is expected to continue, the draft assessment said.
Areas with rain dominant basins will likely be at increased risk for flooding due to anticipated increase in the number of days of heavy downpours.
Meanwhile mixed-basins, such as the Yakima River, could change from deriving most of its stream flow from snowmelt to a rain-dominant basin by 2080 if emissions continue to increase through mid-century, the draft said.
Overall, the effect of climate change on water resources in the Northwest is expected to lead to reduced hydropower production (the region supplies 40 percent of the nation's total) and decreased supply for irrigation, municipal, and industrial use. The region's freshwater fish, including salmon, steelhead, and trout will also be threatened.
The draft found that the region's extensive water resource management structure that's in place now can lead to successful climate change adaptation.
But, several factors will need to be addressed—in the Columbia River basin, for example—including the over allocation of existing water supply, conflicting objectives, and limited management and operational flexibility, the draft said.
Warmer and drier conditions have already led to an increase in the number of wildfires in Western forests since the 1970s, the draft said. Together with insect and disease outbreaks, some forests will disappear by the 2080s.
Relative to the 1916-2007 period, the draft assessment said the amount of burned areas could quadruple by the 2080s, and the probability of a very large fire-year would increase from 1-in-20 chance to 1- in-2 chance.
Compared to other risks the Northwest faces due to climate change, agriculture is "perhaps best positioned to adapt," the draft assessment said. For example, fully irrigated potatoes (55 percent of the U.S. supply is produced in the Northwest) are only expected to decline by 2 to 3 percent by the end of the century due to the fertilization effect of carbon dioxide that is expected to offset direct climate-related losses.
Apple production is projected to increase by 6 percent in the 2020s, 9 percent in the 2040s, and 16 percent by the 2080s, again because of the fertilization effect of CO2. However, higher temperatures may prevent the chilling effect some trees need for maturation, which would reduce the projected increase in yields, the assessment said.
Other field crops, such as wheat, and other types of fruit trees that are dependent on irrigation water in snowmelt-fed basins likely won't fare as well, the draft said, with some crops likely to see up to a 25 percent loss in yield by the 2100.
Adaptation measures could address agricultural impacts, especially if climate change occurs more slowly and "substantial investment" or significant changes in farm operations are made, such as shifting to new varieties of crops.
However, rapid climate change could present difficulties, the draft said, especially in regard to risk aversion among farmers, which could "hamper responsiveness to climatic changes."
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Khaleda Zia not shown arrested in any other case: Home minister
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Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal on Tuesday said that BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia was sentenced in Zia Orphanage Trust case and 'she has not been shown arrested' in any other cases.
Replying to the quarry of reporters about Khaleda's arrest at the secretariat, the minister said 'Wrong information has been spread in this regard; Khaleda Zia is shown arrested in the graft case after being convicted by the court.'
'She (Khaleda) is also facing trials of Barapukuria coalmine and Gatco graft case. She will appear before the court during the hearing of these cases,' he added, reports the UNB.
The home minister came up with the remarks as earlier on Monday some media reported that Khaleda was shown arrested in several cases.
Answering a quarry of journalists about 'why the BNP chief was kept in the abandoned jail in Dhaka', Home Minister said 'It was decided for convenience, Kashimpur jail is far away from Dhaka and it has lots of prisoners which could trigger difficulties. Also there is no female ward in Keraniganj central jail.'
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Just like Toby, I have quickly come to the realization that the passing of 20 years takes it toll on the human body and it's ability to maintain energy levels.
I am exhausted. Work is great and I am truly enjoying what I am doing, however I am still trying to get back into the swing of being of being on my feet and in constant motion for upwards of 9 straight hours a day. It's been 17 years since this was a regular part of my daily routine.
By the end of my shift, the hamster is ready to fall of the wheel and even basic math becomes challenging as my mind draws a blank at the simplest of equations. My feet attempt to swell right out of my sneakers and my back longs for a prostrate position, preferably involving a pillow top.
This all makes me sound like an old blue hair ready to hit the early bird dinner special before retiring for the evening pre- sunset, but that's not really the case. It's just a matter of my having forgotten how much work that much physical labor entails and getting my body tuned into the ritual, yet again. I can still do the job and soon it will come much more easily, but I will have to put twice as much effort into getting there as I had to when I was 25.
On the positive side, this much regular motion, i.e. exercise, is bound to help trim up and firm up this old gray mare. I shall be ready for shorts weather when it hits. Although, I am not holding my breath for a swimsuit season miracle.
So I to may not be as good as I once was, but I'm definitely as good once as I ever was.
I'm off to work. Have a great weekend all!
Friday, March 25, 2011
I'm Not As Good As I Once Was...
Just like Toby, I have quickly come to the realization that the passing of 20 years takes it toll on the human body and it's ability to maintain energy levels.
Monday, March 21, 2011
I'm Off!
My body clock is off.
My sleep schedule is off.
My home routine is off.
My appetite is off.
As usual, my sense of humor is waaay off.
And today just happens to be my day off.
All of these are mostly due to my having gone back to work outside of my home and computer screen.
After several months of searching,
applying, interviewing and being rejected, I have graciously been given a job accepted a daytime position, where else, but behind a bar. Yes indeed, it is a natural fit. Let me tell you how it came to be.....
Having scoured the want ads and craigslist fairly religiously and getting little to no response to my inquiries and/or applications, I landed an interview at an establishment that was about to re-open under new ownership and management. The interview went very well and I had a good feeling that
I wasn't going to get rejected, yet again this was going to work out.
Throughout these past months of searching, my application/resume would quickly wind up in the circular file once it is realized that I have been at home raising my children for the past 17 years. This place however, is fond of hiring moms like me for their ability to handle controlled chaos with ease and calm.
So, I waited for that phone call. and waited. and waited. It never came.
I was bummed and deflated. I really had a good feeling about this one and it seemed I had been wrong.
Saturday a week ago, were the local St. Patrick's Day parades and Mr. Weasel and I decided to take the afternoon together and get our St. Patty's pub crawl on. We have always wanted to do this together and yet, in all of our years together, it has never happened. It didn't happen this year either.
By happenstance, our first stop was this particular establishment, now opened, that just like all of those dates in college, never called me back like they said they would. We went in, bellied up to the bar and I had just started sipping on my first beer when I ran into the woman who had interviewed me.
I congratulated them on opening on time, yada, yada, yada.......and she said, "Hey, you were on our hire list! We called you!" and proceeded to pull out my highlighted application and show me. The call had never come in. Maybe it was a mis-dial?
Anyway, at that particular moment I didn't care. They were a bit overwhelmed with the parade crowd and needed some extra hands. I offered to start immediately and was tossed an apron.
Talk about baptism by fire!
Twelve hours later and my first shift was complete.
The rest will someday be ancient history.
Don't worry, you will still find me around these parts too and I will update you all soon.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Luck of the Irish or Murphy's Law?
While most of the country celebrates with the Irish today, I will be
The actual point that I am trying to get to is that, as a good Irish and German girl, I made my corned beef yesterday because I will not be home to make dinner today. Weasels love corned beef.
Afternoons in Weaselville are very busy and hectic. Constant drop offs and picks ups in the car for track practice, train station pickup etc., often make me wonder if I should really install a revolving door on the house.
After having started dinner at 8am and gently babysitting it all day, I returned to Weaselville around 6:30, having picked up Mr. Weasel just and pulled into the driveway seconds behind Eldest Weasel and the rest of the gang who were just returning from track, to find the house completely filled with smoke.
Somehow, the stove had gotten turned up to high, no one remembered to turn it off before having left the house, the pans ran out of water and were mere moments away from breaking out in flames when we returned home. Instead of corned beef brisket, we now had corned beef briquette.
I ran inside, turned off the heat, and started opening doors and windows to get clear the air of the thick cloud of smoke that had engulfed every inch of square footage in the house.
So at the end of a long and particularly stress filled day in Weaselville where nothing seemed to run smoothly, some would call the dinner
I however, call this the Luck of the Irish! Although dinner was ruined and my day became even more chaotic than it already had been, we were lucky enough to return home before flames broke out and to still have a home to sleep in last night with no damage except that of the stink of burnt food and smoke.
Maybe I'll make another corned beef dinner on Saturday and with any luck, we'll actually get to eat it this time.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
The Good Old Days?
Recently, I was on a road trip with Tracy, of Just Another Mommy Blog. As per usual, when you put two women together in an enclosed space for a prolonged period of time, there is no telling where the conversation will lead.
This particular time, the conversation led back to odd and non-sequitor tidbits of our childhoods and things that I hadn't remembered or thought about in years.
Case in point; Gum Was Evil and Forbidden.
I have no real idea why, but my mother forbade my siblings and I to have gum. Chewing or bubble, it did not matter. She was convinced that chewing gum would cause us to lose all of our teeth. Soda and candy were just plain and dandy daily staples, never rationed, but you couldn't let mom catch you with gum, ......ever! Go Figure?
Case in Point 2; ~ TMI Alert! ~ I learned about tampons from my Baby Sister!
As commonly happens to young teens, I was caught off guard by mother nature while at work. Lucky for me, my boss was a woman and she had a tampon to offer me. She asked if I knew how to use one and if my mother was okay with me using them. Of course, I answered yes on both counts. What teen girl is going to admit that she has never even seen a tampon, let alone didn't know what to do with one? Nor, ever even heard her mother mention the word? I proceeded to the ladies room and was extremely flummoxed about what to do next. The best I could figure out is that they were worn in the same fashion as a pad and that's what I did. All the while confused by why women would choose to use something so completely uncomfortable and ineffective to boot. It was the end of my shift, thank God, and I went home to take care of things in a more familiar manner. Upon mentioning this incident to my younger sister, she filled me in, to my wide eyed and gaping jaw astonishment, about how tampons work. Where did she learn this? Oh yes, I asked......from my older sister! Why didn't my older sister ever inform me??????, because I never asked. I never used pads again.
I was also instructed to NEVER let my mother know that I was using tampons, because they were strictly for use by tramps. Go figure!
Case in Point 3; McDonalds Apple and Cherry Pies were so much better back in the day when they were deep fried! They new (in my lifetime) recipe and the 'baked pies' that they serve are lousy! I love the fried pies and would step my way over my own mother to get one! Biting in too soon and scalding my mouth with hot grease and pie filling is a joy in life that I really miss. I wish that McDonald's would bring them back. Sure, they are not the healthiest option, but so what. I don't go to McDonalds for their calorie count. I go because of taste factor and as an adult I can choose to eat what I want, when I want. Sometimes I just want a fried pie, dang-it. I happen to know that BusyDad feels the same way. Maybe we should start an entire online campaign to get McDonalds to bring back an old school joy in our lives? Who's with me?
So anyway, there is your randomness of WeaselMomma back in the driver's seat. I hope to be around a lot more regularly soon.
Monday, March 14, 2011
A Break In The Clouds
I know, I know, I know....... I haven't been around to fill you all in on the daily chaos that ensues in Weaselville, but it's been a rough couple of months. It's not all been bad though, just, ...well, chaotic. One of the rays of golden sunshine that managed to push it way through gray February skies, like a beak in the clouds, was that I spent a good chunk of February tooling around in some of the GM fleet cars and thank God for it because both of the Weaselmobiles decided that they should have major malfunctions and meltdowns in February.
Hmmm, I wonder if a car can take on the personality of it's owner like a dog can?
So to share with you the highlights of my late winter escapades,
I've spent 20 hours going blind editing video made you a few fun videos.
Check it;
BTW, The gas millage worked out great. 1 tank took me 2 states away.
And on Monday morning, I got this surprise treat;
And which do I like better?
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Summer in February
Yes, I do indeed know that it is now March, but due to time and a failed root canal that led to a nasty apses, ungodly pain, oral surgery, fever, inability to speak, eat, drink or type
coherent sentences anyway (I love you vicodin, you are my friend), I am only getting to tell you about this cool adventure now that I am coherent as I ever actually get.
Anywho..... Two weeks ago I was invited to head out of Chicago for a little getaway weekend, in the middle of FEBRUARY! Anyone who knows me, knows that I will take any excuse to leave this gray and frozen tundra at this time of year, even if it's to remain at the same latitude. So off to the gray frozen tundra of Sandusky, Ohio I went along with Tracy of Just Another Mommy Blog and a really cool ride that I will tell you about later this week.
I can hear you now, "WeaselMomma, Cedar Point Amusement Park is in Sandusky and certainly they are not open during February. So what in heaven's name were you doing in Sandusky??????". Slow down gang and I will tell you!
Yes, Sandusky is the home to the coolest roller coaster park in the country that also happens to be a personal favorite of mine and no, they aren't open for the season yet. However, Cedar Point also happens to have an indoor water park hotel/resort, that is Castaway Bay!
After a fun 5 hours of girl talk, laughter and road tripping, Tracy and I arrived at the resort and felt immediately as if we were transported to Jamaica. The warmth, decor and scenery made me completely forget about the below freezing temps and winds that were outside these walls. It was girl time in the summertime!
We checked into our room, threw on our suits and headed straight to the water park. Sitting in poolside lounge chairs Tracy and I enjoyed
more than a few libations as we imagined ourselves on the beach in Montego Bay. We raced each other on the water slides, hit the wave pool and I enjoyed my first time ever riding a WATER COASTER! We were having just as much fun and probably more as any kids that were there.
We were on a tropical vacation, in the middle of February, in North East OHIO!
That night, we were invited to attend a special event held poolside at the spa on the first floornwhere you can enjoy a massage, mani/pedi's or throw a private party. We were introduced to local service providers whom you can contract for your party, such as a hula hoop fitness instructor and a plastic surgeon specializing in botox.
No, I didn't get any botox. Do I look like I need any? Hey, stop laughing. Even the Bare Minerals Spa Rep couldn't find anyplace on this Picasso, umm, I mean Michael Angelo, to put some wrinkle hider.
After the event, Tracy and I hit one of the restaurants for a late night snack before heading off to our Caribbean slumber.
The next morning, we hit the water park for some more fun, splashes and the company of fellow bloggers before it was time to enjoy more girl road tripping on the way home.
More about the road trip itself, to come soon.
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The stock indexes in the United States are struggling from tiny gains and losses but these small fluctuations proved to be good enough to boost the Standard & Poor's 500 till its second record high in last two days. Even other prestigious indexes such as The Dow Jones industrial average has reported two day high. The tech-savvy NASDAQ also followed the trend with slightly lower closing. The highest achievers where from the utilities stock's group.
Corporate earnings and recently released U.S. economic data gave mixed signals to the investors. The oil prices decreased by a small margin and remained to less than $60 a barrel for two weeks in a row. The success on the Wall Street failed to impress the traders as most of them were firm on holding off major moves. Chief strategist JJ Kinahan from TD Ameritrade informed that there is small amount of selling pressure in this kind of market scenario because many people want to ensure the quick profit nowadays. The Dow increased by 0.1 percent, a sharp increase of 20.32 points which pushed it to 18,272.56.
Last time in March this year, the Dow reported a record high which was more by just 16 points than current value. In we talk about S&P, the star of the growth story, it gained around 1.63 point, same growth rate as the Dow and closed at 2,122.73. The NASDAQ decreased by 2.50 point. U.S. manufacturing data showed some shocking results on Friday and as per the central bank's data the industrial output of New York, the financial capital has decreased.


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Fans came out in droves for the final day of the 2009 Subaru US Extreme Freeskiing Championships at Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR). The first stop on the 2009 Freeskiing World Tour (FWT), fifty athletes qualified for the final day in the Hourglass/Bermuda Triangle, an area off-limits to the everyday skier, but opened up for the final day thanks to the work of the Crested Butte Mountain Professional Ski Patrol. In the end, Michelle Manning and Clif Bennett both of Alta/Snowbird, Utah, would post the best-combined score to take the titles.
The Hourglass/Bermuda Triangle is a 1,000-vertical-foot drop with a sustained pitch of 40-degrees and reaching 60-degrees in several spots leaving skiers no room for mistakes. With no traffic in the area the entire season, competitors were treated to a mixed bag of conditions from soft powder, to bottomless, punchy holes and areas of completely bare rocks and trees.
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One of the worst things that can happen at a Halloween party is showing up dressed like someone else. You feel so generic. Unique Halloween costumes ideas are precious things during this time of the year.
So, if you want to wear a unique costume then you have to forget about wearing the usual ones. That means no superheroes or iconic figures.
If someone is famous, that means you can't be them for Halloween. Now that you've removed all of those costumes from the list, what do you have left? Well, you have a lot, actually.
First, let's talk about the random costume. The random costume is where you just put on a bunch of pieces of other costumes. This creates a random "what's that?" look.
It can work great, or it can be a terrible disaster. Unique Halloween costumes ideas are bred by people who are willing to try the unordinary.
One way to do this is to create a monster. You can do this by getting a ton of makeup, face molding, and strange fabric.
First, you sew yourself a hideous outfit. Make it fearsome looking. You want people to freak out before they even notice your face. Now, put on the face molding first.
You want to shape your face into something hideous. Come up with a face you've never seen before. Maybe add more to your chin and forehead and go for an hourglass look.
Now it's time to add the coloring. Put makeup all whatever skin you have showing. You might want to go for some crazy designs. It's a good idea to use multiple colors. You are a monster. You have created a very unique costume.
I can just about promise you that there will be nobody at the party that looks anything like you. The monster costume is a great one because it relies so heavily on your own creativity.
You will turn out looking like something inside of you. You will be your own inner monster. If you are not a fan of wearing makeup, don't worry. There are still ways to create a monster outfit.
You will just need more fabric. You will need to create your own mask. You can do this in a number of ways. You can make an actual plaster molding of your face, or you can make a fabric mask.
What you want to do is make it so you don't look anything like yourself. So, sew yourself a hood with eye holes in it. Then, make the hood look like an actual head.
If you do not want to be a monster, there are plenty of other unique things you can be. You just need to use your imagination. Start with what you have around the house.
Put together the fundamentals of a costume, and think about what you can add to bring out more personality. Unique Halloween costume ideas come from ideas that are particular to you. Good luck channeling your inner being this season.
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Since the last update for my UM4.6 when I change frame rate the windowed setting turns off. Only just noticed because I've been using primes but have gone back to B4 mount for a series of ENG type shoots. They are mostly 25fps but there are a few bits we need to shoot in 50fps and whenever I change the frame rate I'm back to full frame. Its not a big deal just an unnecessary dive into the menu every time.
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Of course this is a slight oversimplification of the complexity of our world, but it is worth having a look at what's behind it. We, the experts of the ECL Language Exam have recently investigated whether those who already speak two languages are better at acquiring a third one. The ECL language exam can be taken in the countries neighbouring Hungary (Romania, Slovakia and Serbia), where native speaking Hungarians also live as a minority. These people usually speak two languages; Hungarian, as their native tongue and the language of the country where they live. As a result we were able to compare the test performance of bilingual test takers with that of the monolingual test takers, that is, those Hungarians who live in Hungary and grow up speaking only Hungarian.
We checked the exams taken during a period of three years, between 2010 and 2012, when several thousands of test takers took the ECL language exam in English. The results indicate that if besides their mother tongue someone already knows and uses another foreign language it will be easier for them to acquire a third language. In the case of the receptive skills – listening and reading comprehension tests – the bilingual test takers achieved 15% better results on average, while in the case of the active skills – speaking and writing – the difference was around 10%. This suggests that being a bilingual is an advantage.
What is behind this advantage? Research in recent years has shown that those who learn a foreign language at a young age have better analytical skills in relation to how a language works and this may help them acquire another language. As these people use the two languages constantly and simultaneously they experience a higher number of communicative situations and contexts. They read in different languages so they can get information from various sources and angles. Let us not forget that by learning a foreign language we can get to know the culture and customs of a community speaking that language and this may strengthen our tolerance towards others. Bilinguals show a higher level of sensitivity in various communicative contexts, for example, when something needs to be explained to a blind person. Finally, many empirical studies have proved that bilinguals are more creative and perform better in the case of solving tasks that need critical thinking.
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Here's how to crochet bobbles in a knitting project:
(Note: There are a few types of bobbly things in crochet. What I'm showing you here, specifically, is how to use a crocheted popcorn in a knitting project. Popcorns stick out quite nicely, resulting in great bobble definition.)
Step 1: Knit to the stitch you're supposed to make a bobble in (the first stitch on the lefthand needle):
Step 2: Slip that stitch purlwise onto a crochet hook that's slightly smaller than the needles you're using.
Step 3: Chain 2.
Yes, you make the two chains using the knitted stitch as a base. Here's what it looks like after you make the chains:
Step 4: Make 4 double crochets into the knit stitch. (I prefer to make them into the stitch below the knitted base stitch I slipped onto the crochet hook in Step 2. Just think it looks better.) (Depending on the weight of yarn you're using and on your personal preference, make more or fewer double crochets here, for a more or less prominent bobble.)
Step 5: This is the popcorn part – slip the hook out of its loop, tugging it a little loose so it won't start to unravel (as you can see below, I just hold the loop in my fingers), and insert the hook into the top two loops of the first double crochet stitch you made. (Yes, ignore the chains from Step 3.)
Step 6: Slip the loop back onto the hook and draw it through the double crochet stitch. (Correction: The photo below shows yarning over, then pulling the yarn through the loop and the stitch. This is wrong! My apologies. Don't yarn over; just pull the stitch loop through the double crochet, then make 1 chain to finish the popcorn.)
Step 7: Slip the loop from the crochet hook onto the righthand knitting needle.
Step 8: Continue knitting according to your pattern. When you knit the next stitch, keep the bobble in front of the work so you can snug up your stitches and pop that bobble right out like the light, fluffy, mildly buttered and salted wonder that it is.
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Let me tell you a story.
It was the first day of my holidays (back a few years ago when I was single and free) and my friend had offered me their holiday house down the coast for 2 whole weeks where I could come and go as I please, relax and enjoy some peace and quiet.
I was so excited to just spend some time out by the pool on the sun lounge, reading my new book and catching up on some gossip from some trashy magazines when I decided to increase my comfort level and take a few cushions outside too.
I had a lovely day and as I mixed a few cocktails, then that afternoon it suddenly started pouring with rain! Oh no! I'd left the cushions outside! Oh well. I'll just hang them out to dry tomorrow, no problem…
Tomorrow it rained. The next day it rained. The day after that it also rained. Great Holiday! I hadn't bothered to get the cushions in for a few days. What am I supposed to do with wet cushions anyway…. Put them on the line… Yep, so I did that. 'Round the back in the sun. They'll dry in no time, if the sun ever comes out again!
So almost 2 weeks went by. I forgot about the cushions on the line. it rained nearly every night, but the sun did come out every day of my last week at the holiday house. On the last day, as I packed up ready to leave, I remembered the cushions I had left out on the line out the back.
Good, they were dry, lucky hey! But as I un-pegged the first one, I could see fade marks from underneath the peg. Oh dear – Major fading had occurred!
I took the second one down, I noticed mildew starting to spot in the corners – GROSS! They were ruined. My friend is going to kill me!
What should I do now? There were only 2 options – Buy her some beautiful new cushions that she'll love! or go into witness protection.
I chose to buy her some new indoor/outdoor cushions. Soft enough to use indoors but triple treated to resist sun, rain and mildew.
Problem solved and friendship saved.
When trying to teach me value for money, my Dad always said:
"If you pay a little more now, you may lose a little, but pay too little now and you may lose the lot"
This can be said for spending a bit more money on buying good quality outdoor cushions now, so you don't risk losing the lot by having to throw out ruined indoor cushions that have gone mildewy and faded in 2 weeks time.
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Despite appearances, this blog isn't about Google, but it's rather hard to discuss Microsoft these days without reference to the crew in Mountain View. Today Google announced earnings and once again blew past analyst expectations:
Google Inc. said Thursday that profits soared nearly 70 percent in the first quarter on the back of solid sales growth, allowing the world's No. 1 search engine to keep its dominant spot in the red-hot online advertising business.
Excluding stock-based compensation as well as a tax benefit and other items, the company reported a profit of $3.68 a share, ahead of the $3.30 a share that analysts were expecting on this basis.
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[...] Today Google announced that it had acquired the assets of Zenter, a small software developer, whose IP rounds out that obtained in the earlier acquisition of Tonic Systems in providing an online clone of Microsoft's offline Office PowerPoint presentation development and display package. [...]


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You take the good with the bad
beauty with the ugly
the truth with the lies
the hope with the despair
the young with the old
the living with the dead.
Yet, you take the thin and not the fat
you take the surface and subtract its depth
you grasp the passion and let go of reason
you embrace the now and schedule time with the later
you run to popularity and walk into obscurity
you dress for comfort instead of the occasion.
If we could see our shadows,
we would see the image of GOD.
If we could live in our shadows
we would see that we are sticks,
and not stones.