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"Red, green or Christmas?" Although it is the time of year for festive conversation, this question has nothing to do with holiday decor. It's all about the chiles, the ubiquitous culinary symbol of this southwestern town.
Chiles are served with breakfast, roasted and served alone as appetizers; they're even dipped in chocolate. Every restaurant offers you the choice of red chile sauce, green or a combination of the two. To opt out of the chile would be sacrilege, and why would you? The chile is part of this town's flavor, and why not spice it up on vacation?
Santa Fe is so different from what we see, smell and experience back in the Midwest. From the adobe houses to the smell of the pinon trees burning in the kiva fireplaces, Santa Fe makes you feel like you've really gotten away. But the direct flight to this town just over an hour from the Albuquerque Airport, means feeling far away on vacation is within easy reach.
Santa Fe is particularly charming during the holidays. The city's unique blend of Indian and Hispanic culture is reflected in the seasonal traditions so different from ours in Chicago. There are the Spanish style churches like Old Mission Church and the farolitos, candles placed in paper bags, light up the night as they line the walkways and rooftops of the adobe homes, giving the city an even more spiritual quality than it normally has. New age is old school in this town, where generations have embraced everything from yoga and meditation to holistic medicine. But during the holidays, the spirit of Christmas takes over the town, where long-held catholic traditions are still held on to.
Where to Stay in Santa Fe
A great choice for families is Bishop's Lodge, a sprawling resort three miles north of downtown Santa Fe with on-site horseback riding and hiking at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Adobe villas feature southwestern decor and fireplaces. The hotel lobby, restaurant and bar offer a welcoming Western-themed spot to relax.
If you want to stay in the heart of Santa Fe, directly on the Plaza, surrounded by restaurants, museums and shops, choose La Fonda. This historic hotel features beautiful art, a fun outdoor pool and jacuzzi and delightful western and Native American themed furnishings.
Where to Eat in Santa Fe
If you want to start your day like a local, head over to Tia Sofia's. Local leaders and politicians gather each morning at this iconic favorite, home of the breakfast burrito.
Consider having lunch at another Santa Fe institution, Cowgirl BBQ, a budget-friendly stop for burgers, and, you guessed it, barbecue. Parents will not only love the western themed decor, but the outdoor enclosed play area for kids… yeehaw!
Looking for a romantic night out? Head a block north of Santa Fe's historic Plaza to Il Piatto, where rustic Italian is fused with New Mexican cuisine. Chef and owner Matt Yohalem showcases local produce throughout the menu. Ever thought you'd enjoy eating straight chile peppers? You'll be surprised to find out just how delicious they are, if you order the pan roasted chiles appetizer.
What to Do in Santa Fe
Teens might enjoy an art gallery stroll along Canyon Road. If you decide to attempt these artistic pursuits with your older kids, the Nedra Matteucci Gallery is a must. It features more traditional art, including pieces by Georgia O'Keefe, along with Western and Native American themes. There's also a bucolic sculpture garden at this gallery, that really feels more like a museum inside a lovely southwestern home.
Afterwards, make a sweet stop at Kakawa Chocolate House, a charming kid-friendly cafe featuring a vest menu of hot chocolates and sweet treats, including chocolate covered chiles. Kids will enjoy sitting at the child-sized table and chairs.
Too young for the gallery tour. Head straight for the Museum of International Folk Art, which celebrates the traditions and crafts of the world. It's a treasure trove of toys and miniature models that will delight all ages.
If your kids aren't up for museums or galleries, consider getting your hands dirty at Green River Pottery, where you can make your own pottery. The owner offers single ceramics classes where you get to use the pottery wheel. This would be fun for kids who are at least 8 or 9 years old.
When it's time to get out of town, head for the mountains. Ski Santa Fe, a half hour north of downtown, is home to some great ski slopes. There's no on-site lodging, but it makes for a great day trip. The mountains of Santa Fe are also home to some amazing petroglyphs. Take a hike and see for yourself. Better yet, consider hiring a guide like Karen Denison, of Outspire Hiking, who'll lead your family right to them.
Whether you decide to take it outside, or chill out indoors at the galleries, museums, and world-class restaurants, Santa Fe is a unique way to celebrate the holidays.


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The narrator is a schoolgirl whose first sexual experiences involve looking at herself in the mirror with love and admiration. Melissa has friends who touch themselves and dream of giving themselves to boys, but she's in no hurry for a relationship—she wants to be "lovely, brilliant, poetic." For better or worse, the acquaintances who soon take her through the gate of the secret garden supply quite a different range of encounters. Daniele is a callow student indifferent to her needs and wishes. Roberto, the law student, is more articulate, but his gentleness turns to brutality behind closed doors. Fabrizio, the 35-year-old married man she meets in a "Perverse Sex" chat room (many of Melissa's adventures depend on cutting-edge technology), thinks he's given her everything just because he's offered to set her up in an apartment. Melissa finds tenderness only with her transvestite friend Ernesto, her lesbian friend Letizia, and Valerio, the math professor who insists on calling her Lolita and himself Humbert. What's most remarkable about this staggeringly assured debut, however, is not the sexual smorgasbord—voyeurism, sadomasochism, group sex, etc., etc.—but the utter lack of any distractions from sex (family, school, friendships) recorded in Melissa's diary; the prose chaste as the 100 strokes of the hairbrush that mark Melissa's return from each adventure; and her wide-eyed acceptance that she feeds on the sexual violence she so abhors.
A junior-league Catherine M. bound to raise just as many eyebrows on this side of the Atlantic. One can only imagine where the author's literary career will take her next.

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The harbor at Tapdong during a winter storm
With that downtime and the start of winter vacation for my students, I began thinking again about just how different the education system is here. I've mentioned before that the kids here have more school and definitely have to work a lot harder than in the US. What I haven't done is really explain what I mean.
First some quick background. In Korea there are two types of schools. Public schools and private schools, called academies. Academies teach a huge range of subjects and serve many different functions. There are academies for all the basic school subjects plus sports, music, art and others. Anything a kid might need to learn is taught in at least some academies here. They also function as an unofficial national daycare. Korean parents believe these academies give their children an educational advantage and pay high premiums for them, often $300-500 a month or more. Due to the costs and national obsession with education, children are placed under lots of pressure from a young age.
For an example we will use one of my students whose English name is Todd.
Say Hi Todd
Sound fun so far? It gets worse. When he gets to winter and summer breaks (both last about a month), he doesn't have school but he still has his academies. So even during his vacation he's still in a kind of school for 6 hours a day.
Phillip, a 1st grader with a nearly identical schedule to Todd. Crazy huh?
Yes they're cute now but wait until you have to get them to sit and be quiet for 45 minutes. It's impossible
Ironic as it seems (since I work for one), what I think would help the most would be to get rid of the academies. Especially the academic ones. Or at very least make them truly optional, not semi-mandatory like they are now. Giving the kids more playtime and more leeway to be creative would definitely benefit them.
However since those changes are not likely to come any time soon, I'll continue to enjoy my job on Jeju and the opportunities to save and travel that it provides. Happy New Year!


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On March 12 of this year I explained why I avoid Cyril Kornbluth's work and panned his famous and influential story "The Marching Morons." But I try to keep an open mind at this here blog, so today I read two more Kornbluth stories, both available for free to all us cheapskates at gutenberg.org. The gutenberg versions are the original magazine versions, and include the original art by Freas and Ashman.
"The Altar at Midnight" (1952)
This is sort of a hard-boiled story set in the Skid Row of some Earth town. The narrator meets a spaceship crew member in a strip bar and takes him to a different bar, one inhabited by crippled drunks who enjoy telling the stories of how they were crippled working for the railroad. The spacer explains how the regular changes in air pressure and the hard radiation in space have damaged his body, how being a spacer is risky, gets you involved in trouble with women, damages relationships with your family, weakens your religious faith, coarsens your morals, etc. It turns out that the narrator is the scientist who made space travel possible. He feels guilty about his accomplishment, because of how rough space travel is on people and (it is hinted) because Earth's Cold War tensions have spread to the moon (where there is some kind of missile base) and maybe Mars and Venus.
The story is short and to the point, which I appreciated. Its pessimism about space travel reminded me of Murray Leinster's Other Side of Nowhere (1964) and Edmond Hamilton's "What's it Like Out There?", also published in 1952. Then there is the story's bleak view of the railroad. It is remarkable how many science fiction writers and stories express ambiguous or even hostile attitudes towards technological advances - in just the last few days I read L. Ron Hubbard's Final Blackout (1940), in which he blamed modern war on "machinery," and of course there are many more examples, even before talk about pollution and ecology and the environment became de rigueur around 1970.
"The Altar at Midnight" is an effective story, even if you aren't some kind of Luddite who thinks that the locomotive and rocket ship were a mistake. It is economical, the tone is consistent, and the style is not bad. It is no great masterpiece, but it is worth reading.
"The Adventurer" (1953)
In the future the United States (called "the Republic") is a tyrannical hereditary monarchy, wracked by coup attempts and fights among the elite over succession, perhaps reminiscent of the struggles for succession we see in the Roman Empire. The United States is still locked in a Cold War with the Soviet Union; this conflict has extended out into the solar system, including on Io, which is half Soviet and half Republican. The story follows events in Washington among the politicians and on Io, where a shooting war breaks out and a charismatic young officer becomes a hero. Like Caesar or Napoleon, the young man turns on the Republic and makes himself ruler. It is revealed that his rise was engineered by patriotic conspirators who wanted to end the current political system, but instead of embracing the conspirators, the young officer, who declares himself a god, has them all executed.
This story seems pointless. The satirical elements, the adventure elements, and the trick ending elements are all weak. Was Kornbluth just projecting a silly romantic theory of history (that on occasion great men rise up to take over and revive moribund empires) onto the future in order to ridicule it?
Embedded in the story is an interesting idea, a future art form whose main focus is not line or form or color or composition (as in a painting or sculpture) but texture; one doesn't appreciate these art objects primarily by looking at them but instead by touching them. I guess this is maybe a joke, perhaps an ironic reference to money (the art objects are called "fingering pieces") but I found it the most memorable part of a weak story.
So, one average story and one poor story. There is a third Kornbluth piece available at gutenberg, The Syndic, but it is a full length novel and I'm not feeling up to it after the almost useless "The Adventurer." The Syndic in 1986 received a Prometheus Award for being a "Classic Libertarian SF novel," which is intriguing, so I will probably read it someday, but not today.
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Two early 1950s short stories by C. M. Kornbluth: "The Altar at Midnight" and "The Adventurer"
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- AnonymousMarch 23, 2014 at 11:44 AM
I think the The Altar at Midnight should be considered in relation to the much more positive approach of pulp at the time. I mean, it is an outlier of a story... Technological critiques are, as you point out, something much more of the 60s.ReplyDelete
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NASA is requiring whole disk encryption for all of its workers' laptops after a recent breach. In a memo, the agency informed workers that a laptop that had been stolen contained unencrypted employee personal information.
SpaceRef posted a copy of the internal memo about the incident, which read, "On October 31, 2012, a NASA laptop and official NASA documents issued to a Headquarters employee were stolen from the employee's locked vehicle. The laptop contained records of sensitive personally identifiable information (PII) for a large number of NASA employees, contractors, and others. Although the laptop was password protected, it did not have whole disk encryption software, which means the information on the laptop could be accessible to unauthorized individuals. We are thoroughly assessing and investigating the incident, and taking every possible action to mitigate the risk of harm or inconvenience to affected employees."
InformationWeek's Mathew J. Schwartz reported, "In addition to now implementing full-disk encryption software for NASA laptops, [NASA's Richard J.] Keegan said NASA will pay ID Experts to notify people who've been affected by the breach, and to provide identity theft and credit monitoring services. Anyone affected will be notified about the breach via a written, mailed letter -- but not by email or phone, he said."
PCMag's Chloe Albanesius noted, "This is not the first time NASA has lost a laptop with sensitive information. In February testimony before the House, Inspector General Paul Martin informed members of Congress that an unencrypted laptop was stolen from NASA in March 2011. It contained codes to control the International Space Station, and was just one of '5,408 computer security incidents [in 2010 and 2011] that resulted in the installation of malicious software on or unauthorized access to [NASA] systems,' Martin said."
Nicole Perlroth from The New York Times wrote, "Given its history, it is unclear why the agency has not stepped up its security practices. Beth Dickey, a NASA spokeswoman, said that in this most recent case, the employee's laptop had been for a security upgrade. 'The laptop was scheduled to receive encryption, as part of an ongoing, agency-wide effort to encrypt whole disks of all NASA computers,' Ms. Dickey said. 'This one just hadn't been done yet.' NASA has said it plans to have all of its laptops running whole-disk encryption software by Dec. 21."
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The Turnbull Government's National Innovation and Science Agenda (NISA) contains a number of significant reforms which will assist businesses by encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation, Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP said.
"This Government is aiming to make it easier for start-ups and small businesses to attract the funding and investment they need by providing Australia's first dedicated framework to enable crowd-sourced equity funding (CSEF)," Minister O'Dwyer said.
"The changes will also maintain adequate protections for mum and dad investors who share in the risks and successes of these businesses. The Government last Thursday introduced legislation into the Parliament to ensure we meet this emerging market.
"We've also committed to changing the laws around Employee Share Schemes (ESS) to help businesses attract and retain quality staff.
"Currently, offer documents to employees have to be lodged with ASIC and could result in the release of commercially sensitive information. We plan to limit the requirement for these documents to be made publicly available. The Government will also consult with industry on options to amend the disclosure requirements to make ESS more user-friendly.
"It's also important that if a business gets into trouble, the operators and owners have a real opportunity to get themselves out of it.
"After considering the Productivity Commission's Report on Business Set-up, Transfer and Closure, the Government has committed to making some initial changes to Australia's insolvency laws, which currently focus too much on penalising and stigmatising business failure," Minister O'Dwyer said.
The Government will:
- introduce a safe harbour for directors from personal liability for insolvent trading if they appoint a restructuring adviser to develop a turnaround plan for the company; and
- make 'ipso facto' clauses, which have the purpose of allowing contracts to be terminated solely due to an insolvency event, unenforceable if a company is undertaking a restructure.
"The Government is considering all the recommendations of the Productivity Commission and will have a full response in 2016.
"The Turnbull Government is implementing a National Platform for Economic Growth and Jobs and the NISA is a central part of this. These important measures will help build a stronger entrepreneurial culture in Australia," Minister O'Dwyer said.
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Thursday, February 04, 2010
Giant Size Movie Round-Up: Pt. 1
Avatar (2009) - I enjoyed the spectacle and the 3-D, but the story had nothing new whatsoever, and the ham-fisted moralizing made me roll my eyes quite a bit. Even though Stephen Lang (who was Ike Clanton in Tombstone, by the way!) is great in his role as cartoon military man, every line he had was mind-numbingly bad. This guy sums it up all the problems I had, and is funnier to boot. (See also his seven-part series on The Phantom Menace. It's very insightful.) And now a Best Picture nod?? Come on!
The Big Country (1958) - This one was great. It's really really good all the way up to the final scene, where it falls a bit short. A genuinely unique Western. You've got Gregory Peck as a former ships captain who has come out west to marry the daughter of a big-time rancher. He discovers that a war has been brewing between his future father-in-law and another rancher (played by Burl Ives).
So what's unique about it? For one thing, the sea-captain angle. For another, Peck never uses a gun. Ever. (As I watched, I wanted to be Peck. He's just the coolest guy. Always in control, always knows exactly what he wants and what he's capable of, never lets himself be manipulated by anyone else.) Then you've got the rest of the supporting cast. You immediately fall in love with Jean Simmons. Burl Ives utters all the lines you always wondered about in the "Happy Happy Joy Joy" song from Ren & Stimpy. Chuck Connors plays a great sleazy weasel. And Chuck Heston is in there too! He and Peck get into a fight in the middle of the night on a dusty prairie. It lasts forever, and there's no music during the scene. And it ends in a draw. There's also the love story, which doesn't go where you'd expect. And that really goes for the rest of the movie. It's unexpected. It surprised me, and most of the time I honestly did not know where it was going to end up. Compare that to Avatar, where I called out each and every plot point before stepping into the theater. Also deserving a shout-out is Alfonso Bedoya, Peck's best buddy on the ranch. He's a great character, and it's always good to see an actual Mexican rather than Jack Palance performing such a role in an old movie.
The only weak points are the music and the final confrontation. The music is generally very good, but there are a few scenes where it is ill-suited to the mood. The final confrontation between the two barons is a bit of a let-down, mostly because it plays out exactly as you expect it to. Given everything else that has come before, I was left with a "that's it?" feeling. It's logical and serves the story, but I was hoping for one last surprise.
Final note: this needs a Blu-Ray release. I didn't at all mention the fabulous titular setting. The DVD is decent, but you could definitely see where a bit of work and a hi-definition transfer would bring the movie back to glorious new heights in a home theater setting.
Ichi (2008) - A fun take on the Zatoichi world, this time with a captivating young girl as the new blind swordsman. Not a great movie, but certainly decent. I liked the guy who couldn't draw his sword, though I found the explanation for his condition wanting. The action scenes are well-done, though they aren't in traditional Zatoichi fashion. Zatoichi's scenes were always in real-time, but Ichi slows it down. You get to enjoy the choreography a bit more, I suppose, but there's something to be said for the long single-take action shots in the originals.
Moon (2009) - A really good little sci-fi movie. Sam Rockwell gives several great performances. The movie really makes you care about him, too, which doesn't sound significant, but I suppose that because of the ethical subject matter of the movie it hit me a bit deeper. Definitely worth watching.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) - Great movie. Boy, I've been on a Capra kick lately. As you'll see below, I finally saw It's A Wonderful Life for the first time. (I know.) And I love his sentiment and morals. It's done so well.
It's A Wonderful Life (1946) - I can't believe I've been missing this my whole life. It really is one of the best movies I've seen. Such a great story, great characters, great message. This is up there on my list now.
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- Ric and Jeri said...
So glad you finally caught up with It's a Wonderful Life! It's the one movie I regret not watching this past Christmas season. I could swear I set my TiVo to record it. But whatever. And I only saw MSGTW last year for my first time, and I agree - instant classic in my book.
Avatar, I agree. And yes, the reviews from that guy are hilarious. I had to stop watching the Phantom Menace review because I have to watch it with Ric.
Glad you liked Moon too. I am disappointed that Sam Rockwell wasn't recognized for his amazing performance.
- Ryan said...
Yes, you must watch that Phantom review with Ric. I think he'll get a big kick out of it as well.
And I agree that Rockwell should have gotten a nod for his performance. Especially from an Academy that nominated Avatar for Best Picture.


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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Beauchamp Jewelers, a family business that has prided itself on adorning generations of Albuquerque residents, is closing its doors after 65 years.
Owner Ron Beauchamp said Tuesday he has decided to retire, leaving behind the family business that his father started in 1951.
A line began forming at the store's entrance near Louisiana and Menaul early Tuesday for a closeout sale that was initially announced only to longtime customers.
Beauchamp said he expects to be open through the holidays in an effort to sell off the store's inventory, but he hasn't decided on an exact closing date.
He said there were no heirs to the business, and he was reluctant to sell to someone else because he "very much wanted to protect the Beauchamp name." The business, he said, has enjoyed a "stellar reputation" since it opened in the old Baptist building at Central and High in the Downtown area.
Over the years, Beauchamp's also was located in the Simms building at Fourth and Gold before moving to several locations in the Uptown area, starting in the early 1960s when Coronado Center did not yet exist.
Beauchamp said his father's slogan for the store was, "The Unusual as Usual," and he has tried to stick to that spirit. "We're proud to have jewelry selections that you won't see anywhere else in town," he said.
While he is looking forward to retirement — which will include climbing rocks rather than polishing them — he said the decision to move on is bittersweet.
"There's an emotional side to the whole thing," he said. "One of my favorite aspects of being in business was the wonderful relationships with so many customers over the years."


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NRTA's 14th Annual With Our Youth Awards
Recognizing the exceptional community service of retired educators nationwide
NRTA: AARP's Educator Community is committed to learning, voluntary service and civic participation. More than a decade ago, the organization formed the With Our Youth! program to provide volunteer opportunities for community service projects with youth. For the first three years of the program, NRTA made a pledge to serve 1.5 million youth in 2,000 communities with a total of 45 million service hours through its affiliated state retired educators associations (REAs). The goal was exceeded.
The recipients of NRTA's 14th Annual With Our Youth! awards were chosen for outstanding service to youth in the state, local, individual and impact categories by an independent selection panel. Award recipients include:
Excellence Awards: State Category
Indiana Retired Teachers Association
"CASA, IRTA AND YOU! Working Today for Our Children's Tomorrow" is more than a catchy title on a brochure: it's the Indiana Retired Teachers Association's (IRTA) mission that is being acted upon throughout the state.
The IRTA has partnered with Indiana Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to recruit volunteers for the CASA program. The IRTA-CASA team is a first-of-its-kind partnership that is serving as a national model for emulation in other states. The parents and the court system have representatives who speak for them, but often the child has no one to be an advocate. For every child in foster or group homes, one of three is given extra individual help through the CASA program. This was a compelling reason for IRTA to involve retired teachers in the CASA program as a state group project.
In 2008, IRTA partnered with the Indiana Department of Justice and the existing state CASA program in this endeavor. It was a perfect match for teachers to continue working with youth. Children who become wards of the court are in the program because they have been abandoned, abused or neglected, and they have a great need for someone special whose sole interest is to help the child have a safe home.
One Indiana retired educator CASA wrote that during her 33 years of active teaching, she saw children come to school hungry, bruised, unwashed, in the same clothing day after day, carrying stories of violence and dragging their issues with them. They were supposed to be ready to concentrate on learning. She said, "I knew there had to be something more I could do. When I learned about CASA, I found that something more. The skill set that we as educators possess are those needed to be an effective advocate — compassion, organization and the ability to communicate. It has been said the future walks before us on the feet of a child. As an educator and a CASA, we know we definitely will impact the lives of children and thus the future."
The CASA, among many other things, visits the school, tracks grades and behavior, oversees dental and medical services, sees that Medicare services are in place, and recommends counseling when needed.
One of the special responsibilities of an advocate is to be the voice of the child when the parents appear in court. To do this, most cases require that the advocate spend six to 10 hours a month with visitation to the foster family or home where the child resides, and they often attend family meetings where parents meet with case workers and service providers. The CASAs spend their own money without compensation, and the length of service of each case is determined by the time needed to resolve the child's problems. There are about 70 Indiana counties involved in the CASA program. Many Indiana retired teachers have accepted the challenge to become a CASA. They believe that every child deserves to be in a permanent, loving and stable environment, and are well recognized in the Indiana Supreme Court system for their child advocacy work to help make that happen. IRTA CASAs are making a huge contribution to enriching the lives of the many children they serve across the state of Indiana.
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Mississippi – Neshoba County Retired Education Personnel of Mississippi
In Neshoba County, Miss., an area of 590 square miles and a 2010 census population of 29,676, the footprints of the Neshoba County Retired Education Personnel of Mississippi (NCREPM) Association members can be found wherever you go! These retired educators have made a significant impact on their communities through a variety of intergenerational activities.
If you traveled through the county this year, you could have found members working at the Fall Fun Day giving special needs students the opportunity to have fun and improve their social skills. Others were collecting school supplies and book bags for needy children, judging for the school reading fair competition, and involved in after-school tutoring. Some were donating supplies to the new Baptist Children's Village and volunteering with Veterans' Day celebrations and projects to raise money for veterans' needs.
While some were assisting with the Women's Job Corps to help prepare for jobs and job interviews, others were providing regular visits to nursing home residents. They were also mentoring students and donating appropriate clothing. Each year they support recognition for the Outstanding Vocational-Technical Student for the County's Vo-Tech Center. The chapter also donates one dollar per member for the state scholarship fund.
Vincent Van Gogh once said, "What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?" In turn, "What would life in Neshoba County be like if members of NCREPM lacked the courage to reach out and attempt a little bit of just about everything?" With the many meaningful volunteer services provided by the retired educators, thankfully we will never know!
Ohio – Geauga County Retired Teachers Association
In Geauga County, Ohio, a rural community with a population of 93,389, four retired teachers have volunteered together some 50+ hours a month since 2008. They have opened up the wonder of the world of books by volunteering with a reading outreach for both parents and young children of all ages. Volunteers start with the Babies First Books program and give books to new parents at Geauga Hospital for their newborn infants along with materials on reading tips and the importance of reading.
The volunteers participate in the Books and Bears Program, where they are part of a large group of retired teachers who read to all kindergarteners in the county. The retired educators tell the class that when they visit the library, they will receive their very own bear book, stuffed bear and library card as well as a tour of the library.
The four retired educators evaluated and color-coded hundreds of books according to difficulty.
And in rain or shine, they deliver library books from the bookmobile to two Amish schools. This is of special value as Amish schools do not have libraries in their buildings.
John Quincy Adams told us that, "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." The four volunteers have been instrumental in inspiring Geauga County's young children and their parents to dream more, learn more, do more, become more and read more! They are opening up the world beyond through introducing the magic of books and reading.
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Pennsylvania – Lehigh Chapter/PASR
To emphatically express the impact the Lehigh Chapter of Retired Educator's 26,000 hours of volunteer service had on the county, past president Joan Failla presented a mock check for $3,722,619 to the Lehigh County Commissioners! The check representing the amount of money the retired educators' volunteer service saved their local communities through the time they gave to charitable, educational and religious organizations. Failla stated that retired public school employees are some of the most active, involved people in the hometown communities. Throughout their years of active service, they dedicated themselves to helping others, and now the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees (PASR) mission continues to be to encourage volunteer service to others in need. Members continue an active involvement extending their professionalism, dedication to children and commitment to education.
Lehigh Chapter PASR offers annual educational grants to teachers for use in planning field trips, buying uniforms, introducing needy children to nature and other valuable instructional and or nurturing opportunities. They also serve as guest readers, classroom aides, library volunteers and Sunday school teachers.
They are partners with the Blue Scarf Project, a program that helps children understand and alert adults about child abuse. Members knit scarves that are donated to the Child Advocacy Center in Allentown with a tag attached that lists a telephone number telling children how to contact a member of the advocacy center to report child abuse or any danger to themselves or others.
They participate in Reach Out and Read, where books are donated to volunteers who read at the Lehigh Valley Health Network to patients and their siblings. Every child receives a book after a visit to the hospital. The association has donated hundreds of books to the hospital, and 125 books were donated in 2012 in honor of PASR's 75th birthday celebration. Cleveland Elementary also received 125 books, and to protect the many children there with insufficient clothing for cold weather, the chapter also collected socks, gloves, scarves and hats. Volunteers worked with Second Harvest, where backpacks are prepared for needy children providing food for the week and weekends. Pallets of quality food are delivered to children's organizations such as the Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCA/YWCA for children in need. Volunteers gave 26,000 hours of service and caring.
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California – Vernon Von Sydow
Vern Von Sydow has touched the lives of literally thousands of at-risk high school students. His math tutoring has helped turn dropouts into college students, and teachers credit working one on one with him as one of the key interventions to move students ahead. Years ago, he reached out to his Naval Academy class alumni network and asked for donations to start the Palomar Scholarship Foundation, which awards more than 20 scholarships per year to deserving young people. That seed money along with fundraising and donations has supported young people going to college for over 20 years.
He is a role model to all teachers for his selflessness in retiring to save the jobs of younger teachers and in his work ethic. Despite being retired, he still comes to school every day to tutor at-risk kids in math. In particular he works with teen mothers to help them achieve their graduation goals. He comes in early and stays late yet always has time to devote to a student who needs him whether it be to teach them how to tie a tie for a job interview or just to listen to them when they are feeling down. He never fails to remind that mistakes are just another step in the direction of perfection.
The scholarship fund is a fully functioning 501(c)(3) charity registered with the state of California, and he serves as the foundation's president. He is also on the Sweetwater Union School District's Superintendent's Advisory Committee helping to shape new education policy. During his teaching years, he established an internship program where at-risk teens work in jobs on the local naval base learning career skills and building relationships with naval mentors. The Navy Internship Training Program has served thousands of young men and women and has been recognized with a Golden Bell award from the governor of California.
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Indiana – Jerry D. Bell
"I cannot let this campground be sold " were the words of Jerry D. Bell, a retired music teacher, regarding the 12+ acre wooded Nameless Creek Youth Camp in Greenfield, Ind. The well-used and loved camp was founded in 1951, but by 2006 it had fallen into total disrepair. He and a small group of volunteers met weekly to plan ways to achieve their goal to restore the campground. He created a business plan and a governing board, and he reached out to community organizations and businesses for financial assistance and needed materials. Facebook was used and websites were created for sharing information and increasing awareness and visibility.
The community stepped up to help, and local merchants donated materials, equipment and workers. Groups of scouts painted, spread gravel and built a playground. Eagle Scouts completed seven projects, including the construction of Nameless Creek Pond, which is handicap accessible and will be stocked this summer.
Many other youth and adult groups helped as well, including AmeriCorps, Eli Lily and Co., Elanco Inc., church groups, Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy and Greenfield Sertoma. Individual donations included money and materials for renovating the kitchen and outdoor equipment. The camp raised money by lumbering the woods and selling a section of land to a local school corporation for their radio tower.
"Match Day," sponsored by the Hancock County Community Foundation, resulted in over $23,000 from the foundation and community and was used to build a large recreation hall, provide a concrete floor for the pavilion and, among other things, additional playground and equipment for older youth. In 2012, there were 160 events and over 3,700 visitors. The camp's goal is to hold 200 events annually and have 5,000 people coming through the gate. Visitors have included a nature camp for underprivileged youth; Boy Scouts International; school, scouts and church groups; and the list goes on and on.
Bell also founded the Brandywine Winds and local Jazz Band that includes both youth and adult members. He also works with band youth at local schools and gives music lessons. His volunteer hours are uncountable but were estimated at 1,700 last year.
If your future travels take you through Greenfield, please consider taking in a concert or accepting his invitation to "Come grab a fishing pole, participate in any of the other activities at the camp, and plan to spend the night in an air-conditioned bunkhouse!"
South Carolina – Mary Ann Washington Deku
Mary Ann Deku taught for over 38 years in the public schools of Spartanburg, S.C. She initiated many programs to benefit South Carolina students and has participated in many community and state committees to further student education and funding for public education.
In 1970, she developed a voter registration program for her church to address the importance of registration, voting and being active as a voice in community concerns for high school seniors. As Connection Chairman for her Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, she started a citywide project of voter registration at various locations, and, in 1996, the program was started in Spartanburg High School. Over the years, the "Adopt-A-High School Voter Registration Drive" program has expanded to all nine high schools in Spartanburg County.
Her dedication was so great that in 1998, from her hospital bed while recovering from brain surgery, she arranged for other people to carry the torch for her. In doing so, the program was greatly expanded. With the help of eight sororities and fraternities, "Adopt-A-High School Voter Registration Drive" now includes an educational Power Point presentation and involves actual voter registration of eligible students. Students are also offered the opportunity to be trained as a poll worker/manager at the voter registration office. In turn, they work to register high school seniors, thus putting into action what they have learned through the program. Since 1998, approximately 1,500 students have been served each year. A useful component of the program is it has the capability of being replicated for other communities.
The intrinsic value of her 38 years of volunteer service could be exemplified by the following words of Franklin D. Roosevelt: "Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education."
Through her efforts of over 38 years, scores of high school seniors have received "Adopt-A-High-School Voter Registration Drive" education. They have learned to express their voices wisely through voting choices and helped to safeguard democracy for their generation and those to come.
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Tenant at 75 Heavenbrook on 01/31/2016
We moved to this apartment in 2013. We asked the super and the management team about cocorouches and they said there is none in this building. Well later on we found out they lied a big time. This apartment is full of cockroaches. you can come here and ask every apartment and I am sure they will all say they have cockroaches. We did everything to get rid of them but they come back. Sometimes you see them crawling up the walls in the corridor.
The management and the supers are the worst you
can find. Unfortunately for a country like Canada, they shouldn't let such properties to be run by such rude people.
So save yourself the money and don't come to this apartment. we learned it the hard way, so this is a free advise for you.
Anonymous on 06/30/2015
Disgusting apartments with leaking closets and cabinets that ruin your belongings. Units are not cleaned between tenants with pests crawling out from behind refrigerators and stoves. Terrible plumbing with undrinkable, muddy water. Management staff have an unhelpful attitude and don't do anything until you follow up repeatedly. DO NOT RENT FROM MEDALLION.
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I live one of the units at 75 Havenbrook. Before we move in Firts day of April 2014, I have bought new beds for two bed room apartment. Last week of August 2014, I have noticed once we sleep at small bedroom we get bites and rushes that so painful and very itchy. I went to see a doctor and it was Bed bug bite. I checked all the way through entire the house I saw the edge of the wall in small room by the bed, the bugs were crawling from the hole of the wall and going into the bed. I turned my n
ew bed and it was infected by bugs. I have thrown the bed and frame. What a waste of money. i bought another bed and end up throwing again.I cant take it seeing my kids crying at night .and just found out that not one time issue , it is been problem long time ago.
concerned on 05/29/2011
i saw a bed bug crawling on a friend that lives in this building , it was on the inside of his shirt crawling up the back of his neck.
gave me the creeps
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This is another Anything Goes week, so sky is the limit and let your imagination run wild! Create a project using Paper Smooches stamps and dies for a chance to win! Here is my card for this week's challenge.
Ahhh... This one was super fun to color! =)
The images from Knick Knacks set are stamped on Papertrey Ink's Rustic Cream card base and colored with Copic markers. I added a thick layer of Glossy Accents to the marbles to mimic the look of, well, marbles. =)
The sentiment is also included in the awesome Knick Knacks set.
That's all from me. Don't forget to find out what the other design team members created for this challenge by clicking on the links below.
You have until October 11th 11:59pm PST to enter for a chance to win. For all the challenge details, please visit Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenges Blog! I can't wait to see what you make! =)
Have a fabulous day and thanks for stopping by!
cardstock: (Rustic Cream) Papertrey Ink
clear stamps: Paper Smooches
dye ink: (Tuxedo Black) Paper Smooches
accent: (Glossy Accents) Ranger Industries
Copics used:
doll: E35, E33, E31, R22, W3, W1, W00, B99, B97, B95, R37, R27, R24, R22
xylophone: E59, E57, R27, R24, R22, YR07, YR04, YR02, Y38, Y35, Y15, Y13, YG17, YG25, YG03, B05, B04, B02, BV08, BV04, BV02, V17, V15, V12
camera: E35, E33, E31, R27, R24, R22, C3, C1, C00, 0
marbles: BG13, BG23, BG11, Y18, Y08, Y06, B000, B0000, 0, YR07, YR04, YR02, YG17, YG25, YG03, V17, V15, V12, C3, C1, C00, 0
Yoyo: R27, R24, R22
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Everyone's heard of the mystical powers of Spanish Fly, but what other wild and crazy aphrodisiac foods are out there? To get in the mood, would you drink cobra blood, or eat any number of animal penises? Frankly, it just seems easier to get some Viagra. But we thought we'd share some the shocking libido-boosters from all across the globe in case you change your mind.
1. Cobra: in parts of Asia, this deadly snake is harvested for its blood and meat, both touted for their romance-inducing qualities. The blood is sometimes mixed into alcoholic beverages, while the meat is consumed as a delicacy.
2. Fugu: when properly prepared, fugu, or blowfish, is said by the Japanese to produce a tingling in one's cheeks and lips that, after it fades, increases sexual arousal. Of course, this is also one of the deadliest fish in the sea, which if not properly prepared by licensed chefs, can kill you. Somehow, it just doesn't seem worth the risk.
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3. Bird's nest soup: this Asian delicacy is exactly what it sounds like. Soup made from a bird's nest. The rare and difficult-to-procure nests are made from the saliva of the cave-dwelling Swift. Though that might sound less than appealing, people who have consumed this extremely expensive dish swear by its ability to get your motor running.
4. Maca: used as a powder, this root found in the Andes contains sterol, a steroid-like chemical guaranteed to boost your libido and make for a magical night.
5. Balut: another Asian delicacy, these fertilized duck eggs are served boiled in their own shells, and thought to act as an all-natural Viagra.
Check out the rest over at YourTango!
This post originally appeared on YourTango.com: 10 Weirdest Aphrodisiac Foods from Around the World.
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Monday, December 10, 2012
I know, too much is too much! But I promised 10 days of projects that include snowflakes so I want to keep my word. These cards are from my favorite - I love the colors, the shape, the design and also the pearlescent blue paper. Our country is covered with snow but I do not feel gulty, we all make snowflakes around Christmas!
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Красиви картички!!!Много ми харесва цвета и начина, по който са направени!!!ReplyDelete
Lovely colour! Snowflake is very pretty!ReplyDelete
wow ! This is very beautiful and elegant !ReplyDelete
such brilliant colour and perfect snowflakes.ReplyDelete
PERFECTE! Sunt preferatele mele. Imi inspira un apus ce arunca nuante albastrii aspupra zapezii. De efect este si artonul embosat. Bravo!!!!!ReplyDelete
How pretty! I really like these... Love all the variations!!! I have to make some too...ReplyDelete
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Category Archives: Uncategorised
World of Food Festival – Sunday 19 November 2017
Nordic House Christmas Lunch – Friday 8 December at 12pm
Check out our upcoming events
The Association is organising a number of events over the next couple of months. You can see the details on our Coming Events page.
Danish Biometric Passport Mobile Unit to visit WA – Monday 9th October
Waffles and Stories with Nina and Haldor – Saturday 14th October)
Social BBQ – Saturday 21st October 2017
World of Food Festival – Sunday 19th November
Swedish Christmas Markets – Sunday 26th November 2017
Nordic House Christmas Lunch – Friday 1st December 2017
Children's Christmas Party – Sunday 3rd December 2017
Christmas Church Service – Monday 18th December 2017
Time, venue and other details are shown on the Coming Events page.
Join us for Sankt Hans at Nordic House on Saturday 24 June
The Scandinavian Association is celebrating Sankt Hans at Nordic House (25 Melvin Avenue, Thornlie) on Saturday 24th June, starting at 3pm.
Come and participate in this wonderful event.
There will be hotdogs, gløgg, hot chocolate and soft drinks for sale.
And bonfire, snogbrød, marshmallows and music to enjoy.
Important information from the Danish Embassy and Consulate General regarding Australian citizenship by descent
The Association has received the following letter from the Danish Consulate General:
The Embassy in Canberra along with the Consulate General in Sydney would like your help in spreading the word about an issue that could affect Danish-Australian couples who had children before 1 September 2015. If the children were born outside Australia and acquired Australian citizenship by descent before 1 September 2015, there is a risk that the Danish citizenship was lost when Australian citizenship was acquired by descent. Therefore, we cannot issue Danish passports to these individuals, until their case has been tried with the Danish Nationality Division under the Ministry of Immigration and Integration.
We have published a page on our website with information about this issue. In English: http://australien.um.dk/en/travel-and-residence/documents-and-fees/danish-citizenship and in Danish: http://australien.um.dk/da/rejse-og-ophold/dokumenter-og-gebyrer/dansk-statsborgerskab.
In cooperation with the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection and the Danish Nationality Division, we have described the legal aspects of the issue as well as the process that the affected individuals have to follow before a new Danish passport can be issued.
The process the affected individuals have to go through will probably take around 1-1½ years in total before the Nationality Division has made a decision. Should the Nationality Division find that the Danish citizenship was lost, the individual can then – and only then – reacquire Danish citizenship by declaration towards the State Administration. This is the very last possible step of the process. As you may be aware from when the new law on dual citizenship was introduced on 1 September 2015, the option of reacquiring Danish citizenship by declaration, if it had been lost prior to 1 September 2015 due to the individual acquiring a foreign citizenship, is only possible for a five year period until 31 August 2020. Therefore, it is important that this information reaches as many of the affected individuals as possible before this window closes. Since the process can take up to 18 months in total, suddenly 2020 isn't far away and that is why we need your help in spreading the word to all the Danes in your network.
If you have any questions regarding the above or the information on our website, please do not hesitate to contact us.
With kind regards
BBQ at Nordic House on Saturday 18 March
There will be a social barbecue at Nordic House (25 Melvin Avenue, Thornlie) on Saturday 18 March.
The barbecue commences at 17.30.
The cost is $20 for members and $30 for non members, free for small children, half price for bigger children.
The price includes dinner and dessert, tea and coffee. There will be soft drink and juice boxes to buy and BYO alcohol.
Please book in with Marianne either by email email@example.com, or phone 0401169853 no later than 16/3/2017.
Join us for Fastelavn on 19 February
Fastelavn er mit navn, boller vil jeg have, hvis jeg ingen boller får, så laver jeg ballade……!
Fastelavn is a traditional Danish celebration, which has its origins in an old heathen custom. It is a carnival much loved by children who get to dress up in costume and to hit a wooden barrel specially made for the occasion and decorated with black cats.
Please join us at Nordic House at 3pm on Sunday 19 February for Fastelavn this year. Children can come dressed up if they wish.
The children will hit the barrel first, then we will all enjoy tea, coffee and Fastelavns buns.
Danish Biometric Passport Mobile Unit in Perth on 20 October
The Danish Biometric Passport Mobile Unit will be in Perth on Thursday 20 October to enable Danish citizens in WA to renew their Danish passports in accordance with the new biometric guidelines.
To make an appointment, please contact the Danish Consultate in Perth.
Contact details (email is preferred)
Telephone hours: Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
Mobile: 0418 955 949
Skype: 0418 955 949
Email: email@example.com
Needed – New Treasurer
At the AGM 13th August Nina stepped down as treasurer but unfortunately no one has come forth to take over the position.
Nina has kindly agreed to continue on an interim basis until 1st November when she is going away on an extended holiday and no longer will be able to do the job as treasurer.
The task is not an onerous one. Someone with flair for numbers and basis computer skills will be able to do the job without any problems. Nina is on hand to provide the new treasurer with a throughout handover and advice. The committee can also provide support and help to the role.
It is vital for the Association to have a treasurer so please consider if this is how you can contribute to the Association and, if so, please contact Nina on 9245 8768 with your nomination, questions or queries.


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How many times have you set new fitness goals for yourself and you have lost interest just in a couple of weeks? Well,from time to time,we all need an external help to maintain our goals. A personal trainer.
Yes,we can discipline ourselves,but sometimes we just"fall", and that is the time for personal trainer to jump in. Personal training is truly an investment in your own health and overall well-being. You will be amazed how your achievements, with the help of a personal trainer, will rise to a higher level.
There are so many benefits of having a personal trainer. Among many is that, in time, you will develop a certain relation that might lead to gaining a new friend.
It is very difficult to maintain all the time your self-motivation.That is the time when personal trainer jumps in and lead you further on.
They will help you not only to develop your own personalized goals, but also to develop a realistic and achievable plan to reach these goals.
Trainers have the ability to believe in you even when you are feeling at your lowest and don't believe in yourself. The term "I CAN'T" is not in a trainer's vocabulary. At all. So deal with it.
Routine Yourself
Trainers are educated to help you to get to your fitness goals. They will work with you, so you can develop a routine that makes sense and is realistic for you.
If you haven't worked out in months, and are just returning to the gym, a trainer will not expect you to begin with hard workouts. A trainer will help you to maximize your time in the gym by not overwhelming you.
They will work with you to develop an exercise routine that takes you on the path to achieving your personal goals. Developing a routine,also drives more your inner motivation.
Health And Eating Habits
You can get from your trainer,at "first hand",all the information you need regarding healthy eating habits.
It is the job of the trainer to stay on top of health trends and continue their education in order to provide you with the safest and most accurate information in the food and sport industry.
Trainers are able to use their education, knowledge and experience to provide you with tips and tricks to help you develop a healthier lifestyle.
Personal Trainer Support
Your trainer,cares about you and your success. Your trainer will be there for you. Each hour you spend with your trainer is an hour to focus on you and only you!
They will provide you with consistent feedback so you can improve yourself ,and make you achieve your set goals.
Exercise Technique
Trainers pay attention and help you to achieve your goals more quickly by making sure you are doing each exercise correctly.They can help you develop better running form, improve your posture, and increase your strength,by teaching you to recruit the proper muscles and making a mind body connection.
Trainers will teach you how to use equipment properly so you can avoid injuring yourself. They will also work with you to prevent injuries in everyday life, by helping you increase your balance, flexibility, and core strength. They are able to focus on specific exercises that will benefit you and are based upon your daily living activities.
With each exercise ,trainers will hold you accountable to proper form and technique preventing injuries.
When working out with a trainer,you will burn more calories in less time. A trainer develops a program that is efficient, and allows you to get the most of it in the shortest period of time.If you are finding it hard to find time to workout, not only will a trainer help you to get the most out of your work out, but they will also teach you how you can do that on your own.Trainers follow up your workout goals, holding you accountable to exercise on your own time and make changes to the program to help you being more successful.
Your Own Program
Personal training is just that, PERSONAL! A trainer will develop a program that is specific to you and your goals. If you have an injury, if you want to climb a mountain, if you want lose weight to become pregnant, have lower back pain…the program will be specific to you and only you!
Working out with a trainer, will allow you to achieve the results that you cannot achieve on your own. Each person's goals are extremely personal,whether it is a weight loss, injury rehab, or companionship. A trainer is going to develop goals that will lead you on your path to success.
New Bonding
In time,you might develop a friendly relationship with your trainer. Your relationship can be even in friendly personal manner. There are not many people with whom you can share your goals with,who in return will work with you so hard, just to help you achieving them. Often that hour,or two per week you spend with your trainer, is the only time in your week that is truly devoted to you, your goals, and your success!
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January 25, 2010
Shout out to Joe from Portland
I just wanted to say thanks for coming down to see us! Your kind words touched us all and really made a great show even better for us. Thank you, sir!
Posted by ed at January 25, 2010 12:33 PM
I was very happy to make it. That has to be my all time favorite Litmus Green concert. I have been wanting to see you guys again for the last 7 years. I wasnt missing that show for anything.
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- Gets the winner of the battleground that the player is currently in.
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FOX Business: Capitalism Lives Here
The markets wavered on Thursday after the S&P and Dow logged record closing highs in the previous session.
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Today's Markets
As of 3:00 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 32.2 points, or 0.21%, to 15644, the S&P 500 dipped 2.8 points, or 0.17%, to 1723 and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 6.9 points, or 0.18%, to 3791.
The Dow and broader S&P 500 both logged record highs on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve decided to hold off on scaling back its vast bond-buying program in a move that shocked Wall Street. Markets across Europe and Asia extended the gains seen in America's markets on Thursday, with many indexes rallying more than 1%.
The benchmark 10-year Treasury bonded yield hovered about the 2.698% mark on Thursday, down sharply from 2.85% on Wednesday morning. Meanwhile gold, which had taken a beating on the back of tapering worries, surged $58.80, or 4.5%, to $1,366 a troy ounce.
Traders will get a batch of data on the American economy on the day. Fed watchers are once again closely eyeing incoming data in a bid to gauge exactly when the central bank will begin the tapering process.
The Labor Department said the number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits rose last week to 309,000 from an upwardly revised 294,000 the week prior. Economists expected the number to rise to 330,000 from an initially reported 292,000. The Labor Department said readings for the last two weeks have been impacted by computer upgrade issues.
The National Association of Realtors said sales of existing single-family homes rose in August to an annual rate of 5.48 million units from 5.39 million units in July. Economists expected the number to fall to 5.25 million units. The reading was the highest since 2007.
The Philadelphia Fed's measure of manufacturing activity in the mid-Atlantic region blew past expectations in September to 22.3 from 9.3 in August, while economists expected the gauge to rise slightly to 10. Readings above 0 indicate expansion, while those below point to contraction.
Elsewhere, in corporate news, J.P. Morgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) settled charges over its massive 'London Whale' loss with four agencies of $920 million. The biggest U.S. bank by assets also said it received a "Wells Notice" from the Commodities Futures Trading Commission over activities by its chief investment office.
Foreign Markets
The Euro Stoxx 50 rallied 1.1% to 2941, the English FTSE 100 jumped 1.4% to 6653 and the German DAX climbed 1.1% to 8732.
In Asia, the Japanese Nikkei 225 surged 1.8% to 14766 and the Chinese Hang Seng zoomed higher by 1.7% to 23503.


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"You see, Wendy, when the first baby laughed for the first time, its laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies." James M. Barrie Peter Pan.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
What a way to go!
This is a recession-proof business opportunity to run funky funerals for the Baby Boomer and Woodstock generation.
The psychedelic hearse is located in Somerset, England and is available for hire as a film or TV prop, or it may be purchased.
There are still tears .......
A series of billboards have been appearing across America with a dose of common sense about the recession. Paid for by an anonymous benefactor, the billboards capture American common sense and urge us not to panic.
The campaign entitled "Recession 101" was designed by Florida-based designer Charlie Robb in order to remind Americans of the things that make this country great. Using ad space donated by the Outdoor Advertising Association of America the campaign includes billboards, bus shelters and even a prominent placement in New York's Time Square.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
And the seasons, they go round and round
And the painted ponies go up and down
We're captive on the carousel of time
We can't return we can only look behind from where we came
And go round and round and round in the circle game.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Fran was busy today
Sex on the Beach
Think again. If you can see the windows, someone can see you.
We've just moved to a house near a motel.
I don't want to tell you how many times I've glanced out the window and .......
Monday, July 20, 2009
But what's he going to do with them?
A former oil rig worker spent 15 years building an exact replica of a North Sea platform - out of more than four million matchsticks
Sunday, July 19, 2009
........and on to Awesome!
(1888 lithograph of the 1883 eruption)
Back to awwwwww
The little girl, two, met one-year-old orang-utan Rishi at an animal centre while visiting with her father. They took to each other straight away and spent hours tumbling about and having a tea party. Emily poured while Rishi waited patiently, gripping his spoon in a hairy fist.
Emily's father Barry Bland, 38, a photographer, said: 'I had come along to the institute to photograph Rishi and I thought it would be good to bring Emily.
'Almost as soon as we arrived, Rishi had an instant chemistry with Emily. They looked completely content with each other.'
The friendship came as no surprise to those in charge of Rishi's home, The Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (T.I.G.E.R.S) in Miami.
Dr Bhagavan Antle: 'Orang-utans are intelligent and certainly the most friendly apes on the planet. 'The youngsters enjoy their playtime and are always looking for an opportunity experience new things and make new friends and monkey around. 'Rishi, who is the youngest of the family, is always looking for someone to play with. 'That's where Emily stepped in to provide a playmate to swing in the trees, have tea with, and go for a ride. 'All infants have the capacity to get along an d as youngsters the barriers between species appear to disappear.' Orang-utans are one of the most endangered species on earth.?? Recent expansion of palm oil plantations and over logging of their forests in Borneo and Sumatra have created a rapidly declining habitat for these great apes..
One lump or two Rishi? The pair enjoy afternoon tea 'Rishi was brought over to T.I.G.E.R.S from Jungle Island because he was a young boy,'
says Dr Antle. 'He couldn't stay with his father or the other male orang-utans in the habitat because they throw the boys out.? 'But he is now been fully accepted into his new group. He sleeps with them and he stays side by side with them he is when them all the time.' Rishi will now stay at the institute where he will become part of the animal ambassadors program, participating in education and conservation presentations at Myrtle Beach and Jungle Island institutions. Judging from these photos it looks as though Rishi has found a friend for life.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
1962 Traffic - some things never change
The Southwest Freeway, US59. The Busiest Freeway in Texas.LINK to current Freeway pics
These girls can eat all the Potato Salad they want!!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Fireworks, up close and personal
you can't imagine how much smoke, grit and debris those fireworks dump in the air,
and this picture shows some of it.
The reflection off the water doubles the show.
That takes the crisps!
This is Wisconsin, and if that seagull starts to grab a 6-pack to go along with the Doritos, I may have to put a stop to it."
Thursday, July 16, 2009
It was 40 years ago today.....
Upon setting foot on the Moon, mission commander Neil Armstrong spoke the famous words:
"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
A crescent Earth photographed during the return trip of Apollo 11 in July 1969:
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Another day at the office.....
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Live Runway. Don't Jump the Lights.
Gibraltar is a unique place in the world where the road only road into Gibraltar happens to cross the runway.
The red sign reads – Airfield ahead. You are now crossing a live runway. Pedestrians are to keep within the white lines. Please cross quickly.
A blue sign reads – You are now crossing a live runway. Dropping litter can lead to a fatal accident. Remember one day it could be you on that aircraft.
Bi-Polar chair
I knew that there needed to be two discernible states interlocked, but completely opposed to each other.
The two states are separated by a mirror through the middle that connects the two worlds and creates the illusion that each is complete.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
"May God bless you, and may your bones bleach in the sands."
Sailing from Salina Cruz, Mexico, on or about September 26, 1906, the Peter Iredale was bound for Portland, Oregon with 1,000 tons of ballast and a crew of 27, including two stowaways. The voyage up the coast was unremarkable until the night of October 25, when Captain H. Lawrence sighted the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse at 3:20 a.m. local time. The crew altered course first east-northeast and then northeast to enter the mouth of the Columbia River in thick mist and a rising tide. Under strong winds out of the west, an attempt was made to wear the ship away from shore, but a heavy northwest squall grounded the Peter Iredale on Clatsop Sands (now called Clatsop Spit). High seas and wind drove the ship ashore. A lifeboat was dispatched from Hammond, Oregon and assisted in evacuating the sailors, who were tended to at Fort Stevens. No casualties occurred in the accident.
A Naval Court inquiry was held in Astoria on November 12 and 13, 1906, by the British Vice-Consulate to determine the cause of the wreck. After investigating, no blame was placed on Lawrence and the crew for the loss, and he and his officers were commended for their attempts to save the ship.
There was little damage to the hull and plans were made to tow the ship back to sea, but after several weeks waiting for favorable weather and ocean conditions, the ship had listed to the right and become embedded in the sands. She was sold for scrap. All that remains is the bow, a few ribs and, a couple of masts. The rudder is sitting in the parking lot at the Columbia Maritime Museum in nearby Astoria.
Captain Lawrence's final toast to his ship was: "May God bless you, and may your bones bleach in the sands."
Rust in Peace, Rusty.
There's only one place you can go to visit the dead, the graveyard. Now you can visit one for reasons that are less depressing than usual. In a desolate city near Uyuni, Bolivia sits an abandoned railroad hub and terminal station, or in other words, a train graveyard. It has turned into a place where steam locomotives from the UK and US take their last and final stop.
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Are Horse Blankets Really Necessary?
Are Horse Blankets Really Necessary? Physically the horse is a thing of mind-boggling excellence and inconceivable ponder. There are not very many things on the planet more wonderful than an all-around prepped horse for movement. It doesn't make a difference if that horse is playing out a muddled dressage test, running down the backstretch, cruising […] More


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Discussion on upcoming Assembly elections of Uttar Pradesh
To evaluate ground realities in Uttar Pradesh in view of the upcoming Assembly elections, a deliberation is being organized at 3 pm on Wednesday, 13th July 2016 at the office of Mushawarat.
Few eminent activist from Uttar Pradesh will also be attending it. Members and well wishers are invited for the discussion.
A confirmation of attendance in this regard will be highly appreciated.
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Pick up six classic pranks for the trickster in your life. Pranks are as old as recorded history, and we owe it to the people of the past to keep making mischief!
These pranks come in a tin, which is reusable for years to come and great for storing your pranks. The tin includes:
- Finger Cuffs – Trap someones fingers in an infuriating tube.
- Whoopee Cushion – Need we say more? This is a rite of passage into the pranking world.
- Hand Buzzer – Lure them in with an innocent handshake and shock them with a buzz!
- Squirt Ring – Make a splash as a world-class prankster.
- Nail Through Finger – Shock your family and friends with this gruesome gag!
- Funny Glasses – A pranksters uniform.
Pranks in a Tin are for kids ages 8 and up.
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Hans HultgrenPresident and CEO Genesee Academy, LLC
Hans Hultgren: President and CEO of Genesee Academy, LLC. Hans is an educator, speaker, and consultant in the data warehousing and business intelligence space. He has been teaching and working in the broader industry for 25 years and currently specializes in enterprise data warehousing, data vault modeling, and emerging trends in BI. His recent consulting roles include DWBI Advisor, EDW Architect, DW data vault model manager, DW designer, and several model and architecture reviewer roles. Current training focus is on using hybrid delivery techniques for both standard and certification classes. Hans is also speaking at international conferences on data vault, EDW, agile DW, and the integration of industry reference models.


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Kaitlyn is a nursing major attending Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, with hopes to one day be a public health or pediatric nurse practitioner.
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Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude. I am a very fortunate woman to have so many people surrounding me who are a source of inspiration, support, and help. They all exhibit honesty and subscribe to ethical behavior which is the cornerstone of my business.
These are people to whom I go to when I need information and they are people who help make a real estate transaction smooth and seamless.
My first shout out is to my able assistant, Andrew, who is so anal, the very antithesis of what I am, scattered and disorganized- he keeps me on task and isn't afraid to call out those things which I need to do which somehow get lost in the shuffle, intentional or not!
No transaction can begin to get off the ground without the lender, so to Courtney Walker and her crew at Cornerstone, thank you. I appreciate all you do and the speed in which you can turn a loan into a home for a client! The shorter the period of time, the happier everyone seems to be.
For transactions for which I have control – my "go to" gal is Tina Banks at Fidelity National Title. Fidelity charges less for title and escrow services than other companies here in town so are a better "deal" for buyers and sellers, and Tina knows the business inside and out. She's an expert at explaining and her patience is admirable!
To Zack Collins at Fidelity – how could I even begin without you? You provide me with the resources I need to start a transaction – the very information about the property itself. And you are so willing to look up weird things that I ask.
And to Kimberly Keegan at Fidelity- thank you for your knowledge, time, and effort not just to me, but to the entire Tucson Realtor community in promoting things like the TAR Home Tour.
Chris Webb, with an apt last name, Webb, the face of internet marketing, my go to for all things computer, a source of marketing ideas who shares his time willingly and a marketing guru for Cornerstone Lending, thank you. I'm implementing much of what you suggest.
How can we complete a transaction without my inspector who knows building – with experience as a contractor in two states, building inspector for the Town of Marana, and home inspector for umpteen years- Paul Juarez- Inspect One, thank you. You are thorough, explain to buyers and sellers any problems, how they should be fixed if necessary and you are not afraid to "kill a deal" if that is in the best interest of the client. I appreciate your honesty. And because there are two types of homes in Tucson, those which have termites, and those which will get termites, thank you to Tucson Exterminating for all the homes they check for me, and for their good pricing and honesty.
This is my "immediate" team. And two more, Garrett Flores, who fixes my computers and keeps me up to date and doesn't let me have down time when the computers are temperamental…and to Troy Ruboyianes and his team, especially Melissa, you keep me on track financially and when I look at the numbers, I learn so much, sometimes not what I want to know! A CPA on board is essential!
Thank you all – you help to make me successful and you contribute to smooth transactions for both buyers and sellers…and to all the agents on the other end of the transaction, we all know, we need you too!
Thank you!


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The lovely Benita R Cloward graciously allowed me to use her pictures for today's post. She is a talented and genuinely kind photographer based in Norman, Oklahoma. A few weeks ago, she did a photo shoot for the Bridal Couture Girls, a bridal accessory company from Tulsa, Oklahoma. You can find their drop-dead gorgeous hair pieces, belts, and jewelry here. The results of this shoot are breathtaking.
For those of you that didn't get my title... Shame on you!! Now, you must watch this.


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.@HBO's #HardKnocks: Training Camp with the @RamsNFL.
OFFICIAL TRAILER! https://t.co/FwvRBRfwYJ
— NFL (@NFL) May 12, 2016
What's coming for Sunday:
At the NFL owners meetings last March, HBO, NFL Films and the Rams got together and decided that, for the upcoming episode of documentary series "Hard Knocks" that would air this fall, the franchise that just got approved of a move from St. Louis back to Los Angeles was the no-brainer story worth telling.
"As soon as the announcement was made that the Rams were returning to Los Angeles, I really think it was a three-way tie between the organizations calling each other and saying, 'This makes a lot of sense, doesn't it?'" said coordinating producer Ken Rodgers.
So while the Rams have held workouts the last few weeks at a makeshift facility at a Marriott Residence Inn in Oxnard, drafting a new overall No. 1 quarterback along the way, HBO's camera crews have already been there to record things.
Rodgers, along with "Hard Knocks" director Matt Dissinger, estimate they've already collected about 100 hours of material, sent via Internet portals to editing bays at the NFL Films' offices in New Jersey.
But the crazy thing is, a great portion of that may never be used. It all depends on what happens when the Rams open camp in late July in Irvine, and the show begins its tape-to-edit-to-air process in early August for five episodes.
More heck could break loose between then and now. This is Hollywood, after all.
We caught up with the "Hard Knocks" execs after Thursday's team workouts as they started to feel their way around this storyline — the first time that the series in its 11 incarnations has had to deal with a franchise transfer — and got their thoughts going into this project as the trailer for the show is already viewer-ready and Southern California News Group columnist Mark Whicker has already dived into the pros and cons of what the Rams face based on past "Hard Knocks" history.
And to say these "Hard Knocks" players with HBO and NFL Films aren't riding something of a euphoric high: The show won two Sports Emmys at this past week's ceremony in New York in the 37th annual ceremony, based on their work in 2015 chronicling the Houston Texans. It won for Outstanding Serialized Sports Documentary and Outstanding Post-Produced Audio/Sound.
That brings the total Emmys for the series over the years to … is it 14?
UPDATE: The link to the Sunday column is here.
What's worth posting now:
== A 5,600-word piece on Vin Scully superbly crafted by Tom Verducci in the current issue of Sports Illustrated cuts to the heart of what Los Angeles has known for years — the Dodgers' Hall of Fame broadcaster is just like your best friend. Verducci conveys that sentiment in what has become the latest in the media-generated celebration of Scully's career as we get into what is presumed to be Scully's 67th and final season
Add in the calculation by Verducci that Scully has broadcast nearly half of the Dodgers games ever played. The franchise began in 1890. Scully started in 1950. It boggles the mind.
The two-part video Q-and-A on SINow.com — the first part on his career, and the second part on his legacy — is sugar-free frosting on the cake.
What's new about this piece: Scully finally made the magazine's cover, albeit a strange representation of half-photo, half-clay figure that looks like something out of the Tom Hanks in "The Polar Express."
Still, SI's own managing editor Chris Stone calls it in a tweet: "Inarguably the most overdue cover in
@sinow history."
We asked Verducci if in the process of putting this long-form piece together, there were some gems he had to leave out.
What's the writer's cut from a project that could have gone on for volumes?
Verducci, who continues to write for SI.com, do game work and reporting for the MLB Network and, despite changes in the Fox Sports MLB lead team, is a game analyst, was kind enough to reply:
One of the real treats in talking to Vin is listening to him talk about Jackie Robinson. I did write about the story of Vin being in a training room with Jackie and Pee Wee immediately after the Dodgers lost to the Giants in 1951 on the Bobby Thomson home run.
Vin also told the story about how Jackie wanted to challenge him to an ice skating race at Grossinger's in New York during a Dodgers winter caravan – even though Jackie never had been on skates before. "The competitiveness would just drive him to learn to do something he had never even tried before," Vin said.
They didn't race, but they did pose for a picture.
And then there is something I hadn't heard before:
"I remember a hot day in Philadelphia. Shibe Park. There was one exit, and I came out of the exit. The bus was right there. It was really hot. There was a man with a small table and he was cutting a watermelon, and as I came out he handed me his watermelon.
"'Oh, great. Thanks.'"
"I got on the bus. All the players who had been ahead of me, they all had watermelon. Jackie came out the door, and when this man said, 'Have a piece of watermelon.'
Jackie went ballistic.
"Now, I don't mean to put on a big show or anything, but he was furious. The players hollered from the bus and held up Jackie. And then he realized, this man was actually giving cold slices of watermelon on a brutally hot day in Philadelphia.
"So he was right on the edge all the time, as you well imagined. So I guess this long winded answer to your question [about Jackie] is that he was a very complicated man who was able to control all of those burning desires he had right to the very end."
For those fortunate enough to listen to Scully call that April 15 game recently between the Dodgers and Giants at Dodger Stadium for SportsNetLA — the annual Jackie Robinson Day celebration — they may recall that story. For those who didn't, like Verducci, and for those who don't mind hearing it again, it's just another gem.
== Verducci goes on Dan Patrick's show to talk about the interview (above).
== In Sports Illustrated's history, there have been several pieces done on Scully going back to the 1964 gem by Robert Creamer called "The Transistor Kid."
There was also the David J. Halberstam piece less than a year ago, with Scully looking back on his first season of 1950.
And in 2010, Joe Posnanski did his own and re-purposed some of it in 2011.
And in 2008, Richard Hoffer did "In Vin, Veritas."
And in 2005, Steve Rushin did "Diamonds in the Sky."
In 1971, Jerry Kirshenbaum focused a piece primarily on Scully called "And Here, To Bring you the Play by Play …"
At one point, we tried to track them all down from the SIVault.com, but links disappeared. You can do a new search yourself.
== Also this week: The New York Daily News' Christian Red did this 2,000-word piece on Scully, who declined an invitation by the Yankees to come with the Dodgers when the team travels to New York for a series in September. And New York WOR's Howie Rose has a 17-minute conversation with Scully as well.
== Joe Davis, who we continue to be impressed with as he does a schedule of Dodgers' road games thus far, is paired with Verducci and Ken Rosenthal on the Houston-Boston game from Fenway Park on Saturday (10 a.m., FS1), followed by Justin Kutcher and CJ Nitkowski at Minnesota-Cleveland (1 p.m.). Verducci is also on the team with Bob Costas and John Smoltz calling Washington-N.Y. Mets on Thursday at 4 p.m. for MLB Net.
== And in case you missed the call of how the Dodgers did not wrap up their victory at Toronto last Saturday, with verified video to help the radio description. Continue reading "Weekly sports media notes version 05.13.16 — Will Chuck Knox get some air time in HBO's "Hard Knocks" with these Rams?" »


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C.W. Sughrue
Created by James Crumley (1939-2008
"When I finally caught up with Abraham Trahearne, he was drinking beer with an alcoholic bulldog named Fireball Roberts in a ramshackle joint just outside of Sonoma, California, drinking the heart right out of a fine spring afternoon."
-- the opening lines of The Last Good Kiss
Speaking of the right madness...
If you're looking for sprawling, impressionistic tales of sex and drugs and guns and rock'n'roll, you've come to the right place. The novels of James Crumley read like the literary equivalent of a Warren Zevon album, with more than a little Hunter S. Thompson's bad craziness and Jack Kerouac wanderlust jacked in.
And C.W. SUGHRUE, the redneck good ol' boy and sometime private eye who hails from Meriweather, Montana, and has a hankering for mind-altering substances, high-powered weaponry and a definitely non-linear approach to detective work, is just the kind of man suited to suited to suck an adventure.
Sure, he sounds a lot like Crumley's other Meriweather gumshoe, Milo Milodragovitch, but C.W.'s wilder, crazier, nastier. They're both veterans, but Milo did his time in Korea, while the slightly younger Sughrue served in Vietnam, where he was court-martialled for "unintentionally" killing an entire Vietnamese family. And while Milo is a basically a kind, generous guy, a bit smarter, a bit gentler, a bit less inclined to violence, Sughrue is a mean son of a bitch, a loaded weapon with a natural-born mean streak.
In fact, Crumley readily acknowledges, "Milo is my good side, Sughrue's the bad." And although they never appeared in the same novel until 1996's Bordersnakes, they both frequently mention a former, nameless partner and now-and-then drinking buddy. It's not too hard a stretch to believe they're referring to each other here. And Crumley himself admits that C.W. and Milo "are friends, actually." (Winter 1994, The Armchair Detective).
And don't be misled by the kinder, gentler C.W. who pops up in the latest novel, 2005's appropriately titled The Right Madness. Oh sure, at first it looks like C.W. has finally cleaned up his act, even quitting smoking. But taking on a case for a psychiatrist pal of his who plays with C.W. in an over-50 softball league (!) soon has him falling back into his old habits, with whiskey, cocaine, assorted painkillers and tobacco right back on the menu and boasting "I was a fistful of random trouble again."
It's not the first time C.W. has fallen off in rather spectacular fashion. In Bordersnakes, we found C.W. almost settled down, with a wife and child. Well, until the supposedly older, wiser Milo showed up, anyway. But you've got to give the bastard credit for at least trying...
Crumley's books are among the most-respected private eye novels of the turn of the millenium, and Crumley earned a reputation as one of that era's foremost writers of private-eye fiction. C.W.'s debut, The Last Good Kiss (1978) is generally considered a stone-cold classic of the genre, and The Mexican Tree Duck received the 1994 Dashiell Hammett Award for Best Literary Crime Novel.
-- publisher's blurb
-- C.W. expounds on the legal profession
-- The Right Madness
-- Nick Allen back in 2000
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Report respectfully submitted by Kevin Burton Smith.
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A road near Copthorne has been blocked following a fatal traffic accident this afternoon (Wednesday August 17).
The A22 Eastbourne Road in Lingfield is shut and there is queueing traffic in both directions at the B2029 Ray Lane junction.
The incident occurred just before 1pm this afternoon and involved two vehicles, an HGV and Vauxhall Corsa.
An elderly woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Road closures are currently in place while emergency services attend the scene.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw the events surrounding it are asked to contact Surrey Police quoting reference P16186245.
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