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The Sumo Tournament: The Grand Sumo Tournament lasts for 15 days and the winner of the tournament receives the Emperor's Cup. The winner of the tournament is the wrestler with the best record of wins over losses (must have won at least 8 of his 15 matches).
Sumo Ceremonies/Rituals: If you've ever watched a sumo tournament or even just a single match, you will have seen the various ceremonies and rituals that take place, but you may not necessarily know what they mean.
- Dohyo-iri (Maku-uchi) This is the "entering the ring" ceremony that occurs immediately before the maku-uchi matches. The wrestlers for each side (east and west) of the maku-uchi enter the arena seperately in reverse order of rank wearing colorful ceremonial aprons.
|Maku-uchi of the East entering the dohyo
- Dohyo-iri (Yokozuna): The Yokozuna enters last and is attended by a senior gyoji and two other wrestlers. The Yokozuna then peforms the traditional dohyo-iri ceremony.
|Yokozuna Hakuho entering the dohyo
|Hakuho performing the dohyo-iri ceremony
- Water - After entering the dohyo, the wrestlers go through a series of symbolic movements. In order to cleanse the mind and body, the wrestler rinses his mouth with water and wipes his body with a towel. The wrestlers also go through a series of other movements such as raising their arms to the side, stamping their feet and slapping their body (to ward off injuries).
- Shiomaki - The wrestlers scatter a handful of salt to purify the ring and insure against injuries.
- Chiri-o-Kiru - The wrestlers squat on their toes and face each other in the ring and open their arms wide to show that they respect fair play.
- Sonkyo - Toeing the mark position (also includes glaring at each other).
- Shikiri - The wrestlers squat facing each other in a "get set" position using their fists to support themselves. At this point, the match usually doesn't start right away; rather, the wrestlers can go back to their corners and repeat the process (from shiomaki on). They have 4 minutes to complete this process and at the end of the 4 minutes, they must start the match. Repeating the process is considered a psychologial thing for the wrestlers to mentally prepare and it also serves to stir up the crowd.
- Tachi-ai - The initial clash.
- Torikumi - An initial charge by a wrestler toward his opponent.
Yokozuna's Match: The Yokozuna's match is always the last regulation match. Hakuho lost his final match and ended the tournament with a 10-5 record.
Emperor's Cup: Often, the winner of the tournament will already be known by the end of the second to the last day based on the wrestlers' records. However, we got lucky because the winner had not been decided the day before and in fact there were actually 3 wrestlers in contention for the Emperor's Cup depending on what happened in their regulation matches (Tochiozan, Kyokutenho and Kisenosato). Tochiozan did not have to wrestle because his opponent withdrew due to injury so he just waited behind the scenes to see whether he would win the Emperor's Cup outwright (based on his record) or whether he would have to wrestle Kyokutenho or Kisenosato. Kyokutenho ended up winning his match but Kisenosato did not, so it came down to a single playoff match between Tochiozan and Kyokutenho.
Amazing enough, the arena was still completely full. The commentator noted that many people leave right after the Yokozuna's match but because this playoff situation was somewhat of a rare occurence and the winner was anyone's guess, everyone stayed till the end. The actual match lasted mere seconds and to the crowd's delight, was won by Kyokutenho (from Mongolia). I'm not sure but I think everyone wanted Kyokutenho to win because he was somewhat of an underdog - he became the "oldest wrestler in the modern age to win his first career title." Shortly after the match the dohyo was cleaned off and the trophy presentation ceremony began. We were running short on time so we were only able to watch presentation of the first two trophies (both of which went to Kyokutenho and both of which were HUGE).
It was a long day, but well worth it..watching a sumo tournament in real life is so much better than watching it on t.v. If you ever the opportunity to go, I would highly recommend it. In fact, we are definitely considering going again in September!
|Kyokutenho about to receive the Emperor's Cup


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Thanks to our extremely helpful Spanish teachers who took us on a walk around the main bus terminal in Antigua, we found out that there was one direct public bus per day that left Antigua for Panajachel, the tourist centre of Lake Atitlan. After speaking to several different people, they informed us that we needed to wait outside El Mastil restaurant opposite the entrance to the bus terminal from around 6.30am, and watch out for a green and beige bus that had "Pana" written on the front – a bus that could apparently arrive at any time between 6.30 and 7.30, and we would need to look out for it closely because unless we flagged it down, it would not stop.
By 7.25 the next morning, having sat on the pavement for nearly an hour scrutinising every bus that whizzed past on the dusty road, we suddenly spotted the Panajachel bus that seemingly sprang out of nowhere on the other side of the street. Fortunately, after a bit of frantic waving and yelling (on my part, Dan was able to retain his cool), the bus screeched to a halt diagonally blocking the road, and we scrambled on board amid shouts of "Vamos! Vamos!" from the driver.
It was by far the most comfortable chicken bus ride we've had – for the first hour, anyway. Gradually, as more and more people piled on, we realised that we had somehow become involved in an intricate game of human tetris. As we approached Panajachel the bus, which was originally a school bus designed to fit two children per seat, had seven fully grown adults squeezed across our row, one of whom had a child in her lap. Amidst all of this, the man who collected money from the passengers was performing a series of acrobatics that would not have looked out of place at Cirque du Soleil in order to reach everyone on the bus – at one point I'm almost certain I saw him swing from the ceiling one-handed in order to collect the fare from a passenger near the back. However, my face was squashed up against the window at this point, so I could have been mistaken.
After what felt like an eternity wondering if we would ever be able to untangle ourselves from the people around us, we arrived in Panajachel. A short walk down the street took us to the ferry terminal, where we hopped on a boat to take us to San Pedro, our home for the next month.
When we arrived at the San Pedro dock we were met by Daniel, the host of our stunning Airbnb that we had managed to book for the absolute bargain price of £15 per night. It is about a 15 minute walk from the centre of San Pedro, and has a view of the lake that looks like it came straight off a postcard. The thing that sold it for us was the hammocks on the balcony, and we spent a great deal of time over the next few days swinging in the hammocks, reading our books and admiring the beautiful view of San Pedro and the lake beyond.
One thing we quickly realised about San Pedro – it is most definitely a party town. At night you can hear the sounds of a multitude of backpacker bars and hostels drifting up the hill over the water, which is actually not entirely unpleasant when you are lazing in your hammock feeling smug at the lack of hangover you're going to have the next morning. One night however we did decide to give the nightlife a try, and went for dinner at a newly opened Spanish tapas restaurant called Porta de Barcelona that sold £2 glasses of wine. This was the first time I had had any red wine since we left the UK, so to say I got a little over-excited is an understatement. They also had a great dark ale for Dan to indulge in – and somehow, after a few hours of eating, drinking, and chatting with other people at the bar, the wine and beer morphed into shots of fireball whisky, and one heck of a hangover the following morning.
Apart from the nightlife, San Pedro is a great town to wander around and explore. We took a long walk around one day and found lots of cute, quirky little shops, including a health food store selling everything from vitamins and herbal supplements to travellers probiotics and activated charcoal, and a second hand bookshop that I could probably have spent a whole day in. There are also tonnes of places to get cheap but delicious food, including Bar Sublime where we stopped one day for an incredible brunch, and The Alegre Pub that offers £3 pitchers of beer and an extensive selection of traveller comfort foods like burgers and chicken wings – and it also shows UK football, which Dan was thrilled about!
There are a number of different towns around Lake Atitlan that can be reached either by boat or tuk tuk, and one day we decided to take a short boat ride to the nearby town of San Marcos. We had heard a great deal about San Marcos before we arrived, as it is hailed as the "hippy" town of Lake Atitlan. And it's true – if you want to indulge in yoga, massages, meditation, vegan food, green smoothies, and any other kind of healthy, mindful activity you can think of, San Marcos is the place to be. It's quite a small town, and the alleyways are narrow and winding and buried amongst the tropical plants and trees, but all the walls are popping with colourful murals and paintings, and you could easily get lost there for days exploring all of the cafes, yoga centres, restaurants and meditation spots.
But as much as we enjoyed our short visit to San Marcos, we had some hiking to do and other towns to explore…

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I just want to thank Image & Form for sending us an early copy of this game. I felt truly fortunate and I hope this game does really well.
When you think of 'Nindies' Image & Form are often one of the first companies to come to mind. They've been supporting Nintendo with their Steam World series since the DSi and their games have always felt right at home on Nintendo platforms. So, when the Switch was first announced there was no surprise that a new SteamWorld game was on the horizon but, in a surprise twist it turns out this time we get a direct sequel with SteamWorld Dig 2. The first sequel game by Image & Form, it is time to see if they struck gold with this game or if it's as useless as a pet rock.
As said before, SteamWorld Dig 2 is a sequel and so the story continues off from where the last one left off. The hero of the first game, Rusty, has gone missing and his friend Dorothy, who owned a shop in the original, is searching all across the world for him. Her search takes her to El Machino, a city on top of a big mountain. She meets Fen, a small blue flame and the two of them learn about these strange earthquakes that threaten to destroy the city and its inhabitants. Worse yet, it seems Rusty may have a connection to this and so it is up to Dorothy to dig up the truth!
The story in this game is very well told. While it is all done through text boxes and no voice acting, the dialogue itself is engaging and quirky enough to keep me entertained and the story itself actually has a few twists and turns along the way. One thing I enjoy is the options presented with the story. Some people don't play platformers for their narrative so it is a good thing that a lot of the deeper lore is entirely optional. Only very few scenes are mandatory and it is entirely possible to beat the game without engaging in extra chatter with the locals.
Options are a big part of the experience this time. As a Metroidvania style game, it is entirely possible to sequence break later on and freedom is truly highlighted with the ability to remove quest markers and directional hints from the hud. If you want to just mine in your own time and find things along the way, you can. I am a big fan of options and this just works to appeal to all players.
SteamWorld Dig was a Metroidvania crossed with Minecraft to provide a unique take on the genre. The only set path is down but the actual route you take is all up to you. As you work your way down you break blocks, fight enemies and mine ores that all slowly help you progress in different ways. SteamWorld Dig 2 is exactly the same in this core premise, although there are more times when backtracking and exploring is the focus.
Dorothy's kit this time around is a bit different from Rusty. They both carry their trusty pickaxe for mining and attacking but Dorothy also comes equipped with a sticky bomb, a jackhammer, a grappling hook and a jet-pack which can all be upgraded with additional properties using upgrade cogs. These tools are found at special areas across the maps and allow Dorothy to feel more agile and maneuverable than Rusty ever did help in part by her natural wall-jumping ability and her sprint.
By using the ore you mine, Dorothy can exchange it for money in the games shop which allows her to upgrade her kit and in turn unlock more skills she can equip. There are a lot of options available here for many different situations. If players are preparing for a battle then create a load-out that helps you tank damage and deal it back. Want to hunt for treasure? Use those cogs to increase the amount of ore you can carry and help you locate it on the map. You can really pick and match and more options can be unlocked by trading in artifacts for blueprints as well.
The gameplay of Steamworld Dig 2 can be summed up as the first game but more. More enemy types, more bosses, more abilities. Surprisingly there are fewer items and tools to use however each one feels more important and offers more gameplay wise. All this leads to a game about twice the size of the original, both in scope and time, and that is certainly a good thing.
The SteamWorld series has a distinctive style and I don't just mean the steam-punk, robot, western theme of the game. Rather than pixel art, SteamWorld Dig 2 CG images to create the look of a drawing walking and coming to life. It really allows the game to feel unique and Image & Form manage to avoid the issue of the background melding with the foreground by cleverly using depth to create the image of a 3D world. It all comes together beautifully and leaves one of the most visually pleasing games this year.
This is reinforced by the variety of levels. SteamWorld Dig 2 expands its world by providing multiple mines to explore. This ranges from a typical mine to an underground forest to a lava-filled ruin. Each area feels unique with their own enemies and traps and it increases the experience of exploring the deepest parts of the earth and it really helps to immerse the player.
You can't just rely on visuals for immersion though, the sound is also important and SteamWorld Dig delivers in this regard as well. Every musical track matches its area perfectly as well as the situation. A slow western-tune for the cowboy folks of El Machino to the more upbeat and fast-paced boss music. Some tracks even sound like they could have been from Donkey Kong Country, especially the Eastern Temple theme. I'll be listening to that a lot in the future.
I can't find anything wrong with the presentation. It fits the game perfectly and is pleasing to all the senses. There are even neat little background details, like arrows that help to subtly guide the player. The level of detail is apparent and I give it top marks for that.
If it was not obvious I really, really, enjoyed this game. In fact, this review nearly didn't make it in time because I just could not stop playing the game. I just wanted to mine and explore a little bit more. I wanted to Hookshot around and just embrace my surroundings while chilling to the music. I enjoyed both Dorothy and Fen and watching them grow throughout the game. I just enjoyed this game so much and I know you all will to. If you like platformers or Metroid games then you need to get this game. You will not regret it.
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Dear Debra: I am planning my oldest child's bar mitzvah. What are the guest list protocols? I would like to keep the list down, yet I don't want anyone insulted. Aside from our own friends, am I supposed to invite my parents' and in-laws' friends? My mother is continuously being invited to her friends' grandchildrens' simchahs. First cousins and their children? Second cousins? Where does it start and stop?
New Bar Mitzvah Planner
Dear New Planner,
Like stones dropped into a river, guest lists keep on rippling. You do not have to invite your parents' friends just because they have been invited to their friends' grandkids' simchahs. See how those apostrophes add up? If said friends fall into the "like family" category, then by all means invite them. Same if you are sibling-close with your first, or even second, cousins. But shared DNA alone does not warrant an RSVP. As for not wanting to insult anyone — admirable, but out of your control. This is your family's celebration of your son's reaching a milestone in Jewish life. Focus on the joy and surround yourselves with people who have meant the most to you and your family over the years.
Dear Debra: Our dog recently killed our neighbor's cat. We have a sturdy fence with a locked gate. We had repeatedly asked our neighbor to keep the cat from jumping into our yard (from an adjacent tree). Our dog is well-trained and gentle, but instincts are instincts, and we wanted to avoid just this situation. Although we do not see ourselves (or our dog) at fault, we still feel awful. What can we do? Nein Lives
Dear Nein,
Much of the biblical dictates and subsequent rabbinic literature address ownership of non-farm animals and the remuneration owed should one's ox wander and damage a neighbor's property. Little, if anything, mentions wandering cats. Jewish law permits the ownership of non-farm animals, especially dogs, with the caveat that they are not "evil" i.e. barkers and biters. The Talmud was concerned with the potential damage dogs could do and thus advocated that they be kept securely chained. Rashi wrote that ownership of dogs that were kofri (small dogs or large hunting dogs that do no harm) was permissible.
Your situation is somewhat different in that a cat wandered onto your property and was killed by a kofri dog that was in essence "chained" via your sturdy fence and locked gate.
You didn't mention if your neighbor holds you and your dog liable (a stretch of the imagination since your dog was within your well-fenced property, and you had warned her to keep her cat from straying.) When and if your neighbor gets a new cat, you might offer to pay for its shots or perhaps give a gift certificate to a local pet store. You did everything within reason as a responsible pet owner. The onus is on the neighbor to do the same.
Dear Debra: Many years ago, I saw someone whom I knew slightly having what looked like an intimate lunch with someone. We have now become friends with this person and the spouse through mutual interests. Do I keep my mouth shut or let the spouse know? Tete-a-Tete
Dear Tete,
Despite appearances, you can't know if you witnessed a full-blown affair or the first blush of what may or may not have developed into something more. Or nothing more than a lunch between friends or business associates.
As for telling the spouse, it would be more than prudent to keep mum. You have no way of knowing what your friends' marriage has weathered since then. Perhaps the spouse confessed or was found out. If so, fences may now be mended better than ever, and your news would dredge up pain best left alone. Perhaps the injured spouse knew all along and chose to let whatever was going on run its course. Perhaps the wanderer cleaned up his/her act independently of being found out. And if that long-ago lunch was indeed innocent, you don't want to be holding the opener of that can of worms, do you?
Best to enjoy your time with this couple in the present, support them warmly and let whatever happened — or didn't happen — years ago, stay in the past.
Debra Darvick is the author of This Jewish Life: Stories of Discovery, Connection and Joy and I love Jewish faces. Read more at debradarvick.com.


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Police are appealing for information after an overnight aggravated burglary at an east Belfast house.
Three men armed with bats entered the Trillick Street property shortly after midnight, threatened residents and caused damage inside the house.
Detective Sergeant Keith Wilson said: "We are keen to hear from anyone with information about this crime. Detectives can be contacted at the offices of Reactive and Organised Crime, Musgrave Police station by calling 101, quoting reference number 22 09/06/17."


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Cato's Chris Preble writes:
Qaddafi's death does not validate the original decision to launch military operations without authorization from Congress. The Libyan operation did not advance a vital national security interest, a point that former secretary of defense Robert Gates stressed at the time. Qaddafi could have been brought down by the Libyan people, but the Obama administration's decision to overthrow him may now implicate the United States in the behavior of the post-Qaddafi regime. That is unfair to the American people, and to the Libyan people who can and must be held responsible for fashioning a new political order.
As we ponder the welcome news of Qaddafi's capture, we should also recall the lessons from Iraq, and as they have played out in Libya. The fall of Baghdad in April 2003 did not signal the end of the Iraq war; likewise, the capture of Tripoli by anti-Qaddafi forces in August 2011 didn't end the fighting there. I worry, too, that just as the capture of Saddam Hussein in December 2003 didn't end the Iraq War that pro-Qaddafi forces will continue to resist the new government there.
The news of his death is difficult to write about because it strikes me as not very important. I would only add to Preble's comments by suggesting that the tacit understanding that the US decision to oust Gadhafi implicates the US in the reconstruction and governance of Libya was probably intended. The evidence suggesting Obama's decision to intervene was a strategic decision based on a desired future role in the region abounds. Libya is an oil rich country in a strategically important region and having a dominating influence over the country, especially since it neighbors an Egypt in transition, is probably seen as a net positive by national security planners.
We should expect continued fighting and a profound struggle (to put it gently) for the NTC to actually secure power and operate a functioning government. But further down the line, if Libya at all goes the way Washington prefers, we should expect hundreds of millions of dollars in US aid going directly to the future "government" of Libya, a significant and constant flow of American-made weaponry as well, and a close relationship with US diplomats that is defined largely by being subservient to US interests (in return for the aforementioned booty).
Update: I should add that it is likely the forthcoming relationship between the US and Libya will be seen as unfavorable, to say the least, by Libyans and by the Arab world generally. Libya could very well come in to fill slot #3 – after Bahrain and Yemen – of countries which blatantly betray flowery US rhetoric about democracy and human rights in the region.
On an unrelated note, Gadhafi's last words were reportedly "Don't shoot! Don't shoot!" Then…they shot him.


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February/March 2011
Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
The secret to making great broccoli with cheese sauce? Get to know your cheeses—and use your oven.
Why This Recipe Works
Initial attempts at constructing a serviceable Broccoli with Cheese Sauce fell flat, as the sauce kept separating. Because fat helps prevent this problem, we switched from milk to half-and-half thinned with a little water. We found cheddar cheese to be extremely flavorful, but when used alone it left the sauce gritty. Switching to equal parts Monterey Jack and cheddar solved the problem, while a little Parmesan added nuttiness.
We tried several methods to prepare the broccoli and settled on roasting, which resulted in a more distinct nutty flavor that perfectly complemented the cheese sauce. It also produced drier broccoli, which prevented the sauce from sliding off.


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- Beatles in London Home
- Abbey Road
- London Day Trip
- Liverpool
- Beatles Memorabilia
Without a doubt, the most famous location in Beatles history, both visually and sonically, is the former EMI studios, where the Beatles recorded nearly all their songs, at 3 Abbey Road in St. John's Wood, just northwest of central London. More specifically, the zebra crossing just outside those studios is to this day one of the biggest tourist attractions in all of London.
The unassuming two-lane street and crossing seem normal enough. If it hadn't been the backdrop of the most recognizable image of the most recognizable band in pop music history, it would most likely be just another wavy line on the spider web that is London's streets.
But it was that backdrop. As a result, the zebra is now the destination of an endless stream of pilgrims, almost all with a markedly humble goal - scoring the perfect photo of themselves and three friends walking indifferently, mid-gate across the street. There's even a 24-hour live video stream of the cross walk on the internet so that anywhere in the world, you can have your mates watch as you do your best Macca. Anyone driving Abbey Road often couldn't help but curse whomever decided UK traffic law would give the right-of-way to the pedestrian at cross walks.
But in visiting Abbey Road today, one does not visit the iconic, warm August 1969 afternoon that the famous album cover art displays. The street's slow, gradual turn to a distant vanishing point on the album's cover is not nearly as romantic in person. Several visitors have done double takes trying to decide which direction down the street the album's photo is actually looking. There is no classic Volkswagen, no simple street paint, no bare-footed, bearded, or otherwise notable Scousers. It is what it is, not what it was - a moderately busy two lane street that just happened to become the center of the musical universe four decades ago. And that in itself should be more than enough to appreciate, with or without your shoes on.
- Patrick Allegri


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PASADENA — After two years of negotiations with residents and historical preservationists, Caltech has won city approval for a master plan that will guide campus development for the next 25 years.
The plan was approved after Caltech reached an agreement with neighbors, but not with preservationists, who gave up much of their fight to save 40 houses on Caltech property, some with historic value.
"Caltech is the fair-haired institution as far as the city is concerned," said Sue Mossman, program director of the historical preservation group, Pasadena Heritage. "Taking them on and screaming about every house demolition would just wear us out."
Student Housing
Caltech is expected to eventually add up to 1.8 million square feet in an undetermined number of buildings in the area north of Beckman Auditorium to Del Mar Boulevard. The expansion will include up to 785 dormitory rooms to accommodate all of the school's undergraduates and about two-thirds of the graduate students.


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Took Annie through the woods where I spent most of my childhood. The Little Fox became known as "The Chipmunk Hunter".
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Took Annie through the woods where I spent most of my childhood. The Little Fox became known as "The Chipmunk Hunter".
#anniethejeepdog #bordercollie #spaniel #iamjake #huntingdog
This old girl turned 41 years old this month. With everything going on currently I have barely had a chance to start on projects yet with her but the plan is to keep her drivable and slowly restore her during my visits back in Wisconsin. Jade will always be used for living and traveling out of & I definitely don't need 3 vehicle's right now…I also realistically don't have time to work on two project vehicles outside of the 50SRT…so what about Jessy then?…updates soon to come. #iamjake#wagoneer #jeep
I took Annie out on the Big Cut Little Bayou that I have always enjoyed canoeing. Something about motorless navigation over open water is very peaceful and relaxing. Photo cred: My cousin Will @pandorawill_ #anniethejeepdog #iamjake
Always by my side, Annie Banannie just turned 15 months old on the 17th! Interestingly she is the exact same size and wt she was when I adopted her at 4.5months old, about 15lbs. Her nickname is "Little Fox" because all she wants to do is hunt everything…squirrels, rabbits, birds, insects, chipmunks, mice, little kids (half kidding) you name it. My life is better because of you Annie, love you. #anniethejeepdog #dogsofinstagram #spaniel #bordercollie
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In this two DVD set, Phyllis Light teaches about the endocrine system. She explains the function of all the major glands and how to maintain the health of the endocrine system. She also explains how to treat the glands when they are malfunctioning.
She covers the adrenal gland, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pineal gland, pancreas and parathyroid. Phyllis also details the role of some of the important hormones such as ACTH, growth hormone, cortisol, melatonin, DHEA and serotonin.
Some of the herbs covered include Queen Anne's lace, burdock, black walnut, blessed thistle, sage, partridgeberry, saw palmetto, American ginseng, and ashwaghanda.
Time: 3hr 30min
Listen to this clip from the video "The Endocrine System" in which Phyllis Light talks about the adrenal glands.
This 2 DVD set with 3 1/2 hours of video will cost you $35.00
A fourth generation herbalist and natural health educator, Phyllis Light has studied and worked with herbs, foods and other natural health techniques for over 25 years. Her studies in Southern and Appalachian Folk Medicine began in the deep woods of North Alabama with lessons from her grandmother and father, whose herbal and healing knowledge had its roots in their Creek/Cherokee heritage. Phyllis' studies continued as an apprentice with the late Tommie Bass, a nationally renowned folk herbalist from Sand Rock, Alabama, as well as with other herbal Elders throughout the Appalachians and the Deep South.
You may also want to preview Phyllis' DVD with Matthew Wood talking about the Southern Herbal Tradition.
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Cool Kids Studio, encouraging positive life-skills
Cool Kids Studio is a site created, designed and coded by nine year-old Lauren Boyle. It's an interactive way of teaching life skills to children up to 12 years-of-age.
Using games, suggestions and role-playing, the site encourages growth through fun activities. Being colourful and easy to navigate it's naturally child friendly.
For all ages
The site is divided into three age categories, three to six, seven to ten, and 11 to 12. But, it could also be a useful resource for parents and educators.
Keeping the blues at bay
As well as useful life-skills, Cool Kids Studio gives tips on:
- what to do on a rainy day
- dealing with bullying
- making friends
- meditation and mindfulness.
Well received
Cool Kids Studio got runner up in the Coolest Project Awards this year. It's been live for just two months, but has received over four thousand visits.
Building the site has given Lauren the opportunity to meet Minister Damien English and present on the topic of children and technology.
Learning to mind oneself
The point of the site, Lauren says, is to teach children to look after their mental health. It's an important skill that should be taught at a young age.
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Sunday, October 24, 2004 (16:19:35)
Jackson Local Law Enforcement Learns to Fight Cyber Crime
In the world of cyber crimes, law enforcement officials need the same computer skills as criminals to fight back. This week, metro area law enforcement is getting the ammunition to fight the growing number of computer crime suspects.
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Balkenbrij (or karboet, tuet and pannas) is a traditional Dutch food. Panhas, Pannas or Möppkenbrot are widely known in the whole northwest of Germany, the last variety is a speciality of middle Westphalia.
At first it was made at the end of the slaughtering process at farms in the pot used to cook the swill. It shares some of the characteristics of scrapple. It was eaten soon because of its poor shelf life.
Preparation Edit
As it is traditionally made of stock left over from the making of sausages like liverwurst, boiled with flour (and sometimes blood, which turns the color from white to black) and bacon and mainly other various cuts of the animal like liver, kidney and lungs, all of which are cooked, ground, then cooked again with flour or oatmeal and a special spice mix ("rommelkruid") consisting of liquorice, sugar, anis, cinnamon, clove, white pepper, mace, ginger powder and sandalwood, and finally poured into a bowl and cooled off to achieve the form of a loaf.
Products for the broad consumer market are specially made of a planned portion of the slaughtered swine (blood, fat, minor muscle meat and sometimes intestines like liver or stomach. A staple ingredient in most German versions is [![pearl barley}}.
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The cuts of the loaf (about 1 cm = 0.4 in thick) are covered in flour and fried. There are as many recipes as there are Dutch regions, and especially well known is the variety from Gelderland with raisins. Balkenbrij is technically a relative of the American scrapple and a distant relative of the English black pudding and Scottish Haggis [1].
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- ↑ van Dam, Johannes (2006). De Dikke Van Dam. Nijgh & Van Ditmar. p. 67.


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NEWARK — Schools, sports arenas and apartment buildings have sprouted in recent years in this troubled city as part of efforts to revitalize it. Now, it's kale's turn to take root in a most unusual spot.
A former Grammer, Dempsey and Hudson steel plant in the Ironbound section of Newark is being razed by the RBH Group to make way for a giant custom-built complex for its sole tenant, AeroFarms, a company producing herbs and vegetables in an indoor, vertical environment. Instrumental in reviving parts of Newark, the RBH Group sees the venture as a way to create jobs, clear a shabby block and supply a healthy, locally grown food source.
The complex, a group of metal-block, low-slung buildings, some connected, some not, also has prominent backers. Through its Urban Investment Group, Goldman Sachs is picking up the bulk of the $39 million cost for development of the AeroFarms Ironbound complex, using equity, debt and bridge financing. Prudential Financial, whose headquarters are now in Newark, is also an investor. The project has been awarded $9 million in city and state money, in tax credits and grants.
The new 69,000-square-foot complex will also contain labs, offices and a cafe and is expected to be finished next year.
Unlike urban vegetable gardens of the past that took advantage of empty lots or evolved in rooftop greenhouses, AeroFarms employs so-called aeroponics and stacks its produce vertically, meaning plants are arrayed not in long rows but upward. Because the farming is completely indoors, it relies on LED bulbs, with crops growing in cloth and fed with a nutrient mist.
Critics of vertical farming have complained that taste can suffer when food is cultivated without soil or sun, while proponents say vertical farms are extremely efficient and have a small environmental impact. They take up minimal space, grow round the clock and are near the markets that sell their crops, reducing the need for long truck trips. Vertical farms are also far less susceptible to the vagaries of unpredictable weather like droughts or floods.
Scheduled to open this fall inside the new Ironbound site, AeroFarms projects it will reap up to 30 harvests a year, or two million pounds of greens, including kale, arugula and romaine lettuce, Mr. Rosenberg said. At that output, AeroFarms would be among the most productive vertical farms in the country, analysts say.
But in an industry where profitability is elusive, success is hardly guaranteed. Indeed, AeroFarms is still lining up customers, which ideally will include grocery chains, schools and restaurants, company officials said. Not yet profitable, the company, which plans to expand to 70 employees, from 20, is also seeking venture capital funding.
Comparing vertical farms can be tricky. Unlike AeroFarms, some sell whole plants, or by-products like juice and salad dressing. Also, because the height of rooms in vertical farms is often more important than their width, floor measurements can be misleading, some farmers say.
Still, in real estate terms, the Ironbound operation would be among the country's largest. About two-thirds of the complex, or 46,000 square feet, will be dedicated to crops, according to the company, in rooms with lofty 30-foot ceilings.
In contrast, FarmedHere, an Illinois company, grows plants in about 47,000 square feet of a low-slung 93,000-square-foot former box factory near Chicago Midway International Airport. Founded in 2011, FarmedHere sells its produce to nearly 50 Whole Foods markets, plus other grocery stores, said Mark Thomann, the chief executive.
But in a sign of the risks inherent to the industry, other fledgling companies trying to grow crops in small spaces have sputtered and failed. For example, Alterrus Systems, maker of the shelflike VertiCrop system, with a greenhouselike farm on a sun-dappled roof of a parking garage in Vancouver, British Columbia, declared bankruptcy this year.
Previously, both Goldman and Prudential teamed with RBH on Teachers Village in Newark, a $160 million project that is creating a mix of schools, apartments and stores from a patchwork of warehouses and parking lots.
But brokers say that Newark, about 10 miles west of New York, also appeals to start-ups because of its dirt-cheap rents, which is especially true in the Ironbound's ragtag industrial section, where warehouses can be had for as little as $5 a square foot. In comparison, rents for similar space in Brooklyn can be more than $20.
One reason that Newark, and especially the Ironbound section, may be so affordable is its legacy of pollution. Crisscrossed by truck routes and flight paths, the Ironbound also was the home of a federal Superfund site where Agent Orange, the toxic defoliant, was manufactured in the mid-20th century; the site has since been cleaned up.
Similarly, over the years, toxins like lead have been discovered on the long block containing AeroFarms' new farm. In fact, the swimming pool in an athletic center there had to be constructed on an upper floor, over fears that harmful chemicals could seep into the water, said Drew Curtis, a director of the Ironbound Community Corporation, a local nonprofit that has worked to remediate the area. And because only four trucks will service the farm daily, AeroFarms is expected to have a light environmental footprint.
The farm's construction is occurring during a flurry of activity in Newark. Besides Teachers Village, a high-rise apartment building with mostly market-rate units is planned for a former Ballantine brewery malt house near the Passaic River.


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Pregnant women should protect themselves and their babies from the flu, according to the CDC.
There have been plenty of questions about whether or not pregnant women should take their flu shots, but according to the CDC, flu vaccination during pregnancy isn't just safe at every stage of pregnancy and new motherhood, it's absolutely essential.
Pregnant women (and new moms who are within two weeks of delivery) are among the people at greatest risk for complications from the flu: According to Consumer Reports, pregnant women are six times more likely to die from the flu. Because pregnancy weakens your immune system and changes your heart and lungs, pregnant women who come down with the flu are also more likely to become severely ill and require hospitalization.
In spite of this danger, it appears that not enough people (pregnant and otherwise) are getting their flu shots—according to CDC data, less than a third of people of childbearing age receive the annual shot.
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Outrage Grows Over Cadbury Dropping Word 'Easter' From Egg Hunts
First Toblerone did this (c'mon, what is that!?), and now Cadbury is acting, well, like a cad.
Cadbury, founded by Quaker John Cadbury in 1824, is dropping the word "Easter" from its Easter egg hunts this year. Instead, this year's Easter campaign will be called the "Cadbury's Great British Egg Hunt."
Britain's National Trust will hot some 300 hunts, including those at the Black Country at Wightwick Manor and Moseley Old Hall in Wolverhampton. But anger is growing over the chocolate company's decision to take Easter out of Easter.
And now, the prime minister has jumped into the middle of the row between Cadbury and the Church of England. She says Cadbury's decision to drop Easter is "absolutely ridiculous."
"I'm not just a vicar's daughter I'm a member of the National Trust as well," She said, according to The Sun newspaper.
"I think the stance they have taken is absolutely ridiculous. I don't know what they are thinking about frankly. Easter's very important. It's important to me. It's a very important festival for the Christian faith for millions across the world. So I think what the National Trust is doing is frankly just ridiculous."
The National Trust website invites people to "Join the Cadbury Egg Hunts" before adding: "Join us over the Easter holidays to run through muddy woodlands, around mystical lakes and along nature trails on a Cadbury Egg Hunt."
A National Trust spokesman said: "It's nonsense to suggest the National Trust is downplaying the significance of Easter. Nothing could be further from the truth.
"We host a huge programme of events, activities and walks to bring families together to celebrate this very special time of year.
"A casual glance at our website will see dozens of references to Easter throughout.
"Our Easter events include our partnership with Cadbury's, which has been running Easter egg hunts with us for 10 years.
Meanwhile, the Express and Star newspaper quotes John Spellar, the Labour MP for Warley, as saying: "In all the years I have represented my incredibly diverse constituency not once has anyone complained to me about Easter events or Christmas events either for that matter.
"Why I am so incensed by this action is that it needlessly fuels public concern and worsens relations between communities. It's the worst sort of politically correct fake news, whether its big companies or public bodies these over promoted, over educated imbeciles should think before they make such daft decisions."
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Revenue from software licenses and cloud computing subscriptions this year will reap a currency benefit of about 11 percentage points if exchange rates remain at their March 6 levels, while operating profit will get a 14 percentage-point boost, Walldorf, Germany-based SAP said. On Jan. 20, SAP forecast improvements of 2 percentage points and 1 percentage point, respectively, using year-end rates as its basis.
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This shopping trip truly felt like an escape from the every day routine
While shopping, I felt a sense of adventure
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I would return to this shopping location
This shopping location is a place where I would easily speak to a salesperson
I like this shopping location
This is the kind of place where I would spend more money than planned
This shopping location is a place where I might spend more time than planned
Choose the answer that best suits you on a scale from 1 (very low) to 7 (very high).
(Questions based on the 'Behavioral intention scale' from Cronin, Brady en Hult, 2000)
The probability that I will visit this store again is …
The likelihood that I would recommend this store to a friend is …
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o I bought something today in the byAMFI Store
o I didn't buy something today in the byAMFI Store
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bad O O O O O O O good
unfavorable O O O O O O O favorable
dislikeable O O O O O O O likeable
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What is your sex?
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o Female
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o Somewhere else in the Netherlands
o In Europe, but outside the Netherlands
o Outside Europe
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Allard, T., Babin, B. & Chebat, J.C. (2009). When income matters: Customers evaluation of shopping malls' hedonic and utilitarian orientations. J. Retail. Consum. Serv., 16(1), 40–49.
Cronin, J.J., Brady, M.K. & Hult, T.M. (2000). Assessing the effects of quality, value, and customer satisfaction on consumer behavioral intentions in service environments. Journal of Retailing, 76(2), 192-218.
Dolbec, P.Y. & Chebat, J.C. (2013). The impact of a flagship vs. a brand store on brand attitude, brand attachement and brand equity. Journal of Retailing, 89(4), 460- 466.
Yüksel, A. (2007). Tourist shopping habitat: effects on emotions, shopping value and behaviours. Tour. Manag. 28(1), 58–69.


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Inspired by Michael Gandolfi's Vientos y Tangos, I will begin, once again, to blog.
It's not that I have been in an absorbing fug of dour, rather, I have been fine, reading blogs, raising the whippersnappers (+1 since last time) and being generally parental and more positive than before! (personal clap)
We are away to the land of crepes and garlic quite soon, les bambinos and mise, so this is already stinking of lack of commitment but Hubby has purchased, for me, a very beautiful diary-log-journal of sorts (complete with clasp+secret opening!) and so I will log all our adventures in written format! And then, should I successfully decipher my scrawl, I can blog up about our travailles.
We have buying books out the wingwang. I, in my preferred domain of thrifty stores, adopting the unloved paper and lesser seen hardbacks out there while Hub prefers new-book-smell. Also, he's into a weird genre wherein if you do not keep up, you get left there and devoid of appreciation from fellow genre lovers. They're okay. More like my cup of Chamomile than my mug of Earl Grey but I like the mock history they have in the archives for it all.
Squids are quite well. We had our first of two graduations this week, it went nicely… (teeth clench) the teachers did dance around a bit looney-like to their ABBA-Now 2003 compilation but all the kids came home on Sugar Highs so cheers y'all! She got a medal, a Certificate and 2 (count 'em, TWO) goody bags along with something called a Magic Snake that can turn into a Grenade. Ahem!
Tis quite all over the place and I do apologise (mainly to myself, joyful lack of readership!) but I thought I'd hop back on and psyche myself back into the game again. Hoping to put up some short-story/ preliminary works so something may turn up before September.. I have lots of stuff to sort through as well as a few fixers and re-writes.
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Not so, with this physics professor...if he didn't recognize you, you would have to repeat the course (& attend!). On one occasion, a student handed his card to be signed. The professor looked at the name, then at the student, and said, "I've never seen you in my class," and handed back the card.
Now being a science student, he naturally thought quickly, and proceeded to the end of the line. When he was at the front again, he handed his card to the prof. The prof looked at the name, then at the student, and said, "You look familiar. OK," and signed the card.


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Thursday, Nov. 11
2 p.m.
All-Hands meeting - Ramsey Auditorium
2:30 p.m.
Theoretical Physics Seminar - Curia II
Speaker: Takemichi Okui, Florida State University
Title: Viable Gravity Mediation
3:30 p.m.
DIRECTOR'S COFFEE BREAK - 2nd Flr X-Over
4 p.m.
Accelerator Physics and Technology Seminar - One West
Speaker: Hengjie Ma, Brookhaven National Laboratory
Title: Low-Level RF Development Experience from SNS and NSLS-II
Friday, Nov. 12
2 p.m.
LHC Physics Center: Topic of the Week Seminar - Sunrise, WH-11SE
Speaker: Jesse Thaler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Title: Goldstini at the LHC
3:30 p.m.
DIRECTOR'S COFFEE BREAK - 2nd Flr X-Over
4 p.m.
Joint Experimental-Theoretical Physics Seminar - One West
Speaker: Jonathan Hays, Imperial College London
Title: Recent Results in SUSY Higgs Searches at DZero
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I am announcing today, November 11, a voluntary separation offer to bring Fermilab operations into balance with the resources we expect this fiscal year, FY11. The VSO is a financial package that the laboratory will offer to a subset of Fermilab employees in order to accomplish a necessary reduction in the size of the Fermilab staff.
We are going into the new fiscal year with funding that is at best the same as last year's, but without the benefit of the $10M carryover we were able to use in FY10. This creates a significant shortfall for the laboratory as a whole. We have reduced spending for materials and supplies as much as possible, but we still have a substantial gap in the funds for salaries, wages and benefits. To bring the funding into balance, we hope that up to 90 employees will take the opportunity afforded by the VSO. A website explaining the VSO includes a means to receive timely answers to your questions.
Like the VSO we offered in 2008, the program will offer a separation package only to a subset of the staff. Their job assignments have enough flexibility to allow us to continue laboratory operations by reassigning responsibilities or eliminating the work. There are groups where we need everyone and cannot operate with any reduction in staff. For other groups, we may be able to offer the separation to the entire group but be able to accept only one or two individuals based on seniority.
If you are eligible for the VSO, you will shortly receive a package via e-mail with the benefit details and timelines. It will come from Kay Van Vreede at email@example.com.
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Sergeant Matt Duquette, a Marine squad leader with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and Lieutenant Henry Flora, a WWII Navy veteran who served in the South Pacific Theater, will recount their experiences.
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When the House Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee approved its FY 2011 funding bill this summer, they recommended essentially flat funding (-0.1 percent) for the Office of Science. A group of 108 corporations, universities, and associations have just sent a letter to House Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey (D-WI) and Ranking Member Jerry Lewis (R-CA) urging them "to find a way to provide the increased funding requested for DOE science programs."
The American Institute of Physics and the American Physical Society were among those signing this letter which was sent by the Energy Sciences Coalition.
The Obama Administration requested $5,121.4 million for the Office of Science for FY 2011, which after adjusting for previous earmarks, is an increase over the previous year of 6.1 percent. A DOE budget document explains "The FY 2011 request supports the President's Plan for Science and Innovation, which encompasses the entire SC [Office of Science] budget, as part of a strategy to double overall basic research funding at select agencies. As part of this plan, the budget request supports the training of students and researchers in fields critical to our national competitiveness and innovation economy, and supports investments in areas of research critical to our clean energy future and to making the U.S. a leader on climate change."
The Senate Appropriations Committee recommended a 2.2 percent increase in the FY 2011 budget for the Office of Science.
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With all the studies and media coverage about the searches for the Higgs boson, it might surprise you that there is an enormous amount of information that we don't know. For instance, while the Standard Model suggests that there is a single Higgs boson, there are viable extensions of the Standard Model that incorporate the principle of supersymmetry. One theory that incorporates the principle of supersymmetry suggests that there is not one Higgs boson, but rather five. (There are more complicated extensions that predict even more bosons, but DZero physicists restricted this analysis to the most minimal supersymmetric extension of the Standard Model.)
When compared to the Standard Model, supersymmetry's technical details strongly enhance the decay of the theorized supersymmetric Higgs bosons into bottom quarks (also known as b quarks). This theory suggests that 90 percent of supersymmetric Higgs bosons will decay this way. However, the production of bottom quarks by the strong nuclear force overwhelms any realistic rate for Higgs production. In order to enhance Higgs production compared to the ordinary production of bottom quarks, DZero physicists looked for associated production of a Higgs boson with a bottom quark. Thus, the interesting signature was events in which threejets were produced, all initiated by bottom quarks.
This analysis was consistent with Standard Model predictions, suggesting no observations of Higgs bosons. However, this is a real measurement, which means that, compared to the prediction, we see a few extra events at some masses and deficits at others. This is consistent in a scientific context; these variations could occur by chance. Even so, we do see a slight excess of Higgs boson candidates at a mass slightly more than 120 times the mass of the proton. Since there is a lot of indirect evidence pointing to this mass range for the Higgs boson, this excess has raised a few eyebrows. It might only be a statistical fluke, but you can rest assured that this analysis will get additional attention.
This analysis will be presented at Friday's Wine and Cheese seminar at 4 p.m. in One West.
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Governor's budget proposal & enrollment
Good news I wanted to share is that Gov. Jerry Brown's 2015-16 budget proposal for community colleges is being hailed as the best in many years. It includes an increase in base funding, additional dollars to support student success, a 1.58 percent cost-of-living adjustment, plus funding for enrollment growth. One area of concern for us, however, continues to be enrollment. As of today – census day – we've down from winter quarter 2014 by 28 FTES, or full-time-student equivalents, continuing our trend of flat or declining enrollment. Let's keep our fingers crossed that California's economy stays strong and that the California Legislature supports the governor's budget.
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I took a sharp right at Route 17 and headed up Stark Mountain, a winding, ear-popping climb past the Appalachian Trail to the summit's microwave tower at Buels Gore (getting out of the car there for a chilly look at the valley far below) and then a fast roll down the back side of Sugarbush into the town of Bristol.
Bristol feels to me like a humble, hidden Green Mountain Shangri-La tucked away at the end of a circuitous climbing path. The downtown rewards the adventurer willing to bypass the speed of the valley roads with an excellent breakfast (herb and spinach egg scramble) at Snap's Restaurant, and some interesting poking around in Main Street shops (though oddball Folkhearts with it's red facade is alas no longer there.)
Shopping in a small town is a pleasure rather than a chore: park your car, grab your market bag, and stroll from store to library to farmer's market, exchanging greetings with neighbors along the way. The news and opinions in a five minute conversation on a town street are like lines moving through a painting, connecting part to part and creating a strong whole.
And there's a place on Main Street in Bristol to sit in the sun and gossip, complain, analyze and laugh with friends on a warm autumn afternoon.
Bristol facts and figures
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Susan --ReplyDelete
Periodically, when I was a member of Vermont Chapter of the Piano Technician's Guild, I would find myself in Bristol for guild meetings and was delighted to roll into town in all seasons. It is indeed a gem -- and we would adjourn after our meetings to Snap's. I especially loved browsing in the Deer Leap bookshop.
- Scott11/9/08, 11:18 AM
Hi Susan,ReplyDelete
I enjoy receiving, reading and viewing you wonderful art. I just wanted to make a historical note, that if todays post is from Bristol, Vermont, it's history is tied directly to Bristol, England. I wrote a story awhile back about a couple that were from Bristol, Indiana and how they were also connected to Bristol, England. Most of the towns and cities named Bristol had descendents from that shipping center.
Of course, you may have also had it as a note about the paper "bristol" used to draw on.
Your posts and blogs are great, thank you.
- Kendra Gratton12/10/08, 10:24 AM
I've lived in Bristol all my life and it was fun to "stumble across" your blog. If you're ever back this way, you'll want to check out a stunning waterfall (if you head up the mountain towards Lincoln) known as Bartlet's Falls. One of the best swimming holes in VT in the summer, and breathtakingly beautiful all seasons... it's one of our favorite places. Also, a great hike is to "The Ledges"... a trail that takes about 40 minutes and looks over entire town. Hope you get a warm welcome!! Best of luck with Art of Action.ReplyDelete
Kendra Gratton
Thanks, Kendra, glad you like this and thanks for the tips--I'll look for the waterfall and trail on my next drive through. You've reminded me that I want to put up a survey for people to tell me their favorite places in their towns. How did you find you way to my blog?ReplyDelete


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Love this! Beautiful sconce. Do you know who makes it?
Geo C - Sorry, I don't.
Hi Beth, thank you for posting my picture.
I designed this room 5 years ago and client totally loved it.
The wall light is from Porta Romana.
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Happy Friday!
It's been a while since I've posted a Things I'm Loving Friday post, so I have lots of wonderful things to share. This is a space where I share products, adventures, foods, and anything that has really brightened up my past week. Friday is a great time to reflect on things that went really well, or added a lot of joy to my week!
1). Earthpaste
I have been using Tom's toothpaste for a while, but wanted to try this as it has much fewer ingredients. The base of this toothpaste is clay, which gives it a much different look and feel than toothpaste you might be used to. However, I must say I am so pleased with the results! It doesn't make you feel like you're rubbing sugar on your teeth like some toothpastes do, and the product is made all locally in Utah. It's super cool, and I highly recommend checking it out!
2). Humming Birds
I was meditating on trail last week, and had this really cool experience! Right in the middle of my meditation, a humming bird came right up to my face, and hovered for a moment before flying off. It was a really rare and special moment, and it really filled me with joy. I then looked up the meaning of humming birds, here, which was super interesting as well.
3). Planks!
This summer I made the goal of working my way up to a 10 minute plank! Last week, I reached nine minutes, so I should be able to reach 10 this coming week. I've been slowly working up to it, having one day each week for a long plank, and adding 30 seconds to that long plank each week. I also try and do 3-5 minute planks most days, just to keep in the habit. It's been fun to have a goal to work towards, and planks are such a great full body workout. Perfect if you're like me and have been traveling and on the road a lot this summer.
4) Wood carving
Last week on trail, I was doing something called "skills camp," which teaches primitive skills like woodcarving. I was super proud of this spoon that I was able to carve!
I love rainbows, and have been so lucky to see one almost every week this summer! I think they are such a beautiful reminder to appreciate the small things, and revel in the beauty that is nature.
So good!
7). This shirt
8). Trail mornings
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User-Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0)
Description of problem:
When attempting to install RedHat Limbo (Null) Beta 3 (7.4 or 8.0?) for I386,
Anaconda fails with
an unhandled exception.
Bad: installation not possible
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): 7.3.94
How reproducible:
Steps to Reproduce:
1.Start a normal grafix installation (i used with option "linux reiserfs
because of having backup hdds with reiserfs)
2.install Fullinstallation on HDE1 (format boot
3.choose fullinstllation and install everything
4.after complete rpm installaton pc crash -->next step would be system
Additional info:
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/lib/anaconda/gui.py", line 778, in handleRenderCallback
File "/usr/lib/anaconda/iw/progress_gui.py", line 149, in renderCallback
File "/usr/lib/anaconda/gui.py", line 631, in nextClicked
File "/usr/lib/anaconda/dispatch.py", line 150, in gotoNext
File "/usr/lib/anaconda/dispatch.py", line 215, in moveStep
rc = apply(func, self.bindArgs(args))
File "/usr/lib/anaconda/packages.py", line 68, in writeConfiguration
File "/usr/lib/anaconda/instdata.py", line 106, in write
self.network.write (instPath)
File "/usr/lib/anaconda/network.py", line 279, in write
ip = self.lookupHostname()
File "/usr/lib/anaconda/network.py", line 186, in lookupHostname
File "/usr/lib/anaconda/isys.py", line 379, in configNetDevice
return _isys.confignetdevice(device, ip, netmask, gw)
TypeError: argument 4 must be string, not None
Local variables in innermost frame:
system configuration:
Tyan Tiger MPX
Dual Athlon MP 1600+
265MB DDR-Ram Kingston
DawiController Raid PCI
DawiControll SCSI Controller PCI
4x40GB Maxtor on Raid Controller
1x DVD Rom on secondary ide channel
Please give complete info on how you configured networking.
i just entered on installation my local ip adress (192.168.1.10) the subnet
adress 255.255.255.0, my local computer name and the DNS IPs for my DSL Privder
(DNS 1 = 188.8.131.52 and DNS 2 = 22.214.171.124)
I tested today the textinstallation. that works fine - no crash with the the
same configuration.
I did that changes at Red Hat 7.3 too and i had no problems.(i do this DNS Setup
because i need a dial on demand connection)
some more information here: I have a 10/100Mbit Hub and my computer is connected
to the hub and hub is connected to SDSL Modem.
Did you install from CD or something else?
yes i installed from cd (checked md5sum on all 3 cds and all ok)
i have 3 cd drives 1x dvd rom (company=delta 12x40x)2x scsi cd-rcw recorder teac
58s (8x24x)
I installed from dvd rom.It is connected as Master on secondary channel.
I'm getting this same error on my installation... I'm installing from scratch on
a Dell Inspiron 3800 notebook w/no pcmcia cards installed (i.e. no network card).
I'm more than willing to help debug the problem if you can point me in the right
can you give us the contents of /tmp/netinfo file during installation (i.e.
before the crash)? You can switch to a command prompt by pressing
Ctrl+Alt+F2, and switch back to the installer with Ctrl+Alt+F7.
neither of you are using DHCP, right?
Putting this in Needinfo, as we are awaiting feedback.
yes thats right.im not using dhcp
I've duplicated this configuration and it worked fine for me.
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