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Kampong Phluk: A Visit to Tonlé Sap's Floating Village.
'As the boat glided through the murky water, the houses, built up on stilts, slowly started to appear in the horizon.'
I became aware of a lot of things when travelling for an extended period of time – where to get the best egg fried noodles for $1, and how long sitting on a bus for is bearable before going insane amongst others.
Though well aware of the fact that we were going to a poorer part of the world before leaving for South East Asia, we'd started off in Singapore, and then Kuala Lumpur, two very westernised and cosmopolitan cities, and I wasn't wholly prepared for the poverty of Cambodia. As a whole Cambodia was the first experience I've ever had of a third-world country. Still recovering from the Khmer Rouge regime of the 1970s, during which around a fifth of the entire population was killed, Cambodia is one of the poorest nations in the world. From the moment we arrived in Siem Reap it was evident that we definitely were in a very different part of the world, and this contrast was highlighted by our trip to the floating village of Kampong Phluk on the Tonlé Sap lake. This excursion was not a part of our original itinerary – we had just finished a half-day at the Angkor Wat temples, having attempted to go see the sunrise at the temple. This is a breathtakingly beautiful thing to witness, or so Google tells me. There is nothing quite as anticlimactic as getting up at 4:30am only to see a cloudy sky get gradually brighter over the duration of an hour or so. With the rest of the day to kill, our tuktuk driver suggested that we go see this floating village.
The experience was somewhat unreal. After a very dusty and long tuktuk ride, we finally arrived at the banks of the lake and got aboard a boat that would take us to the canoes on which we would tour the village. As the boat glided through the murky water, the houses, built up on stilts, slowly started to appear in the horizon. Before long, we were in the middle of what was, essentially, a town centre, complete with churches and schools, even a basketball court, all floating above the surface of the lake. There were children playing with buckets in the water, and riding to school in their uniforms on a small canoe. Another canoe floated along, door to door, acting as a mobile grocery shop. It felt ethereal, otherworldly really, a mark of just how far away from home we were. And yet, a marked separation was still incredibly apparent between the villagers and us. We were allowed a look in, to see their way of life, but we could still not really feel what it might be like to experience living here. Entering one of the family homes – a single room, with rickety beds, and the lake visible from between the cracks of the floorboards – the old woman served a lunch of boiled rice and dried fish to her grandchildren outside on the porch. She barely even acknowledged our presence, and the children stared at us blankly. We weren't the first tourists to awkwardly clamber into their home, and definitely would not be the last. Upon leaving we were predictably asked for donations. I found that this was general practice across South East Asia, but every single time I felt as though I was presented with a dilemma – either I give them money, hoping that it goes to the community itself, or I don't and feel like a bad person.
On the way back from the Village, as we once again passed the wooden roadside shacks that the locals live in, I couldn't escape the pervading sense of guilt over my own privileged position – how many here would ever get the luxury of taking a year out to travel before going to university?


text: The Awareness Raising project is the foundation of Aitebaar Programme. Its main aim is to build the capacity of the community through Awareness Raising. Increased knowledge about institutional structures and grievance redressal mechanisms will enable the community to solve issues effectively, but according to laws and regulations. This is first time that community organizations have been initiated in an urban area in Peshawar, and is also a learning experience for SRSP. Overall, 7972 households have been given AR sessions (4523 male, 3449 female), 12 Beat Level-Organizations (BLO's) have been formed (7 female, 5 male), and 50 Community Activists have been trained (27 female, 23 male) to solve issues at street level and strengthen coordination between Police and the local community to improve the eradication of crimes, and maintain the observance of peace and stability.

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Clinical assessment of domestic violence has traditionally relied on self-report methods of data collection, using structured interviews and lengthy questionnaires such as the MMPI-2. However, in certain situations such as court-ordered domestic violence evaluations, information obtained through self-report methods may be tainted because of willful impression management on the part of the client. The purpose of the current study was to compare selfreport response styles of individuals with varying levels of domestic violence potential in order to determine whether the measures used could accurately differentiate between the groups. Individuals who were currently involved in child custody cases were court ordered to an anger assessment clinic to determine their potential for domestic violence because they had been accused of domestic abuse. Participants were classified into three groups: (a) documented domestic violence (n = 12), (b) high risk for domestic violence (n = 16), and (c) minimal risk for domestic violence (n = 24), and completed several measures of personality including the MMPI-2. Results indicated that the majority of individuals from all three groups used impression management techniques in an attempt to enhance their appearance. However, documented perpetrators of domestic violence still tended to score higher on specific measures of aggression despite their attempts to minimize. These results imply that individuals accused of domestic violence may employ impression management regardless of their guilt or innocence; therefore, the evaluation process should not disproportionately rely on self-reports.
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Helfritz, Laura A.; Stanford, Matthew S.; Conklin, Sarah M.; Greve, Kevin W.; Villemarette-Pittman, Nicole R.; and Houston, Rebecca J.
"Usefulness of Self-Report Instruments in Assessing Men Accused of Domestic Violence,"
The Psychological Record: Vol. 56
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Available at: https://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/tpr/vol56/iss2/1


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The boundary integral equation (BIE) method ascertains explicit relations between localized surface phonon and plasmon polariton resonances and the eigenvalues of its associated electrostatic operator. We show that group-theoretical analysis of the Laplace equation can be used to calculate the full set of eigenvalues and eigenfunctions of the electrostatic operator for shapes and shells described by separable coordinate systems. These results not only unify and generalize many existing studies, but also offer us the opportunity to expand the study of phenomena such as cloaking by anomalous localized resonance. Hence, we calculate the eigenvalues and eigenfunctions of elliptic and circular cylinders. We illustrate the benefits of using the BIE method to interpret recent experiments involving localized surface phonon polariton resonances and the size scaling of plasmon resonances in graphene nanodiscs. Finally, symmetry-based operator analysis can be extended from the electrostatic to the full-wave regime. Thus, bound states of light in the continuum can be studied for shapes beyond spherical configurations.
Electronic supplementary material is available online at https://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.3702211.
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Storytelling Project "Chubby Geek Learns to Dance"
Episode 3.
Academic Background and Dance
I have a very strong academic background. Everything that I did when I was younger related to getting into good university. This meant that I had little social support on anything artistic, including dancing. You see, I was a chubby geek.
Having this background, I am proud to say that my current occupation is a graduate student at the best private university in Japan (The founder of my school is the face of $100 bill in Japanese yen), doing a research on dancing.
Rebellious? Maybe. I feel my family not being supportive of what I am trying to do, when it is what I need the most right now. But I will work on communicating the message to them. Because dancing is really what we, as humans need, and more people should experience this ancient technology to happiness.
Dancing to overcome trauma
Dancing is facing and improving, rather than escaping.
You see, I had trauma. Trauma is created because we remember the physical arousal of shocking times with negative meanings. When you see something or hear something, it becomes a trigger to create certain posture. This posture is remembered with negative meanings. This is how trauma is created. It becomes embodied.
When I dance, I start breathing fast, just like the time when I lost control. But my attention is focused on the beauty of surroundings. I am fully experiencing the physical arousal that I used to fear and escape, and I embrace it. It is amazing. And at the end of the day, I realize, "hey the things that I was so worried about, maybe means nothing. It may be isn't so important after all."
I want you to feel free from the chains on your feet
I want more people to experience this. The beauty of living. At the same time I need dancing in my life. It is my trauma therapy. As we get old, we experience more sad things as well as wonderful things. Humans have an innate tendency to remember the bad rather than good. But this technology, dancing, helps you remember wonderful experiences more.
So… Shall we dance?


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After months of controversy surrounding Russia's hosting of the 2014 Winter Olympics, The US Olympic Committee (USOC) announced on October 11 that they would add sexual orientation to their non-discrimination code.
USOC chief executive officer Scott Blackmun during the USOC assembly in Colorado:
I want to address the legislation in Russia prohibiting advocacy of nontraditional relationships among minors. Even though we have been assured by the International Olympic Committee that the new law will not directly impact anybody in Russia for the Games, it is important for us to emphasize that we believe the law is inconsistent with the fundamental principles of the Olympic and Paralympic movements…. Our board voted to amend the USOC's code of conduct to include specific mention of sexual orientation in our own nondiscrimination policy. [The USOC is] actively seeking more clarity from the IOC on what will and will not be regarded as violations of Rule 50 in the Games environment.
According to Rule 50, it bans any "demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda from any Olympic sites, venues or other areas."
The organization was pressured by 40 lawmakers to take action against Russia's anti-LGBT laws.
"We call on the United States Olympic Committee to ensure that any American athlete, or someone associated with an American team, is afforded the right to show solidarity with, and support of, LGBT people around the globe to be free from discrimination and harm," read the letter submitted by lawmakers.
Blackmun expressed that they wanted their athletes to have the "freedom to express themselves in the run-up to the Games however they see fit" and pointed to athletes like Nick Symmonds and Bode Miller as examples.
"As a sports organization, our mission is to help enable American athletes to win medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games," Blackmun concluded. "Our overriding obligation is to deliver a well-prepared team and to support our athletes, all of them… the fact that we do not think it is our role to advocate for a change in the Russian law does not mean that we support the law, and we do not."


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For the month of June, Kia Motors America reported a 15.6% increase over June of 2015 with a total of 62,572 vehicles sold. This sales report marks the greatest quarter and half-year performances in company history.
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"No auto brand has experienced greater growth over the last 20 years than Kia, and JD Power's IQS announcement boosted our momentum with huge increases in online and showroom traffic," said Michael Sprague, chief operating officer and EVP for Kia Motors America. "By every measure, the 'New Kia' is an elite automaker and one of the industry's greatest success stories."
There's no doubt that Kia is currently on the up-and-up. Out of the nine models included in the South Korean carmaker's lineup, six saw drastic increases in their June sales compared to last year. The Rio, Forte, and Sorento each saw significant increases that signify just how popular these three vehicles are in the new model year.
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In terms of sales, though, the Sportage had the most significant increase in sales. This compact crossover boasted a 76.3% year-over-year increase, which is the best-ever single month total for the Sportage ever. This increase comes as no surprise, since Kia recently introduced the handsome 2017 Kia Sportage, which is significantly helping out sales.


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Car loans are no joke. It is a serious business that needs a serious plan. Mishandling a car loan often leads to car repossession and heaps of debt.
The key to effectively managing a car loan is creating a realistic plan of how you will handle it. It is important to create this plan even before getting the loan because this will show you if you can handle the loan. Here are some things you can do to avoid making a horrible mistake in getting and managing a car loan.
Assess Your Financial Situation
Before signing any deals, you first need to sit down and evaluate your financial life. Be brutally honest about yourself. Be your harshest critique. First, do you need a new car, or is it just peer pressure or a status symbol? Don't buy an investment this big if you do not need it. Second, can you afford to buy a car in your current situation? Is your monthly income enough to cover your basic needs and meet your monthly bills? Do you have an emergency fund just in case things turn to worse? Also, if you currently have an existing loan, it is best to wait until you are done paying it off just to stay on the safe side.
Craft a Detailed Budget
Your budget should be an actionable plan of how you will allocate your money to make sure that you do not miss any due dates. The budget should take into account your other expenses such as mortgage, utility bills, grocery, loans, and others. Don't leave anything out. Then if you see that you have to make unreasonable sacrifices (like preceding healthy meals) just to stay on top of the car loan, consider getting a cheaper car or even a secondhand.
Consider Refinancing Your Loan
If months into the loan you find that your credit score has improved, consider refinancing your car loan. Refinancing is essentially paying off an existing loan with funds from another loan. This is ideal if you have an improved credit standing and can land deals with lower interest rates. This will get you better rates but should not extend your payment term. Compare rates from banks and credit unions, but avoid shopping around too much as inquiring at more than three financial companies can harm your credit score.
Be Proactive About Defaults
Sometimes, no matter how much we plan, life happens, and we find ourselves in rocky financial grounds. If you can foresee a default in the next few months, you need to act on it. One option is to renegotiate your loan for alternative payment terms. Many creditors would rather renegotiate with you than repossess and resell the car which are total hassles on their part.
Another option is to sell the car (check with your lender the terms for selling the car) and use the proceeds to pay off your remaining balance.
A car loan is a major financial decision that you need to look at from every possible angle. Keep these tips in mind as you decide on getting a car loan to stay financially healthy and free.


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Although Mr. Cummings has relocated to Washington state, he remains a valuable asset to The Wilson Law Firm and he frequently serves as a consultant on pending cases.
Patrick C. Cummings, was born and raised in upstate New York. He graduated from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York and then went on to graduate from the Syracuse College of Law.
Following law school graduation, Mr. Cummings married his college sweetheart, Jennifer, at the time a recent Army ROTC graduate. Like many military families, Mr. and Mrs. Cummings moved frequently - New Jersey, Belgium, Tennessee, Maryland, Virginia and Alaska, Virginia and they currently are enjoying the Pacific Northwest in Washington state. Mr. Cummings took and passed bar exams on the first try in three different states - New Jersey (1994), Maryland (1995), and Virginia (2004).
Mr. Cummings began honing his litigation skills while working at Saperston & Day, P.C. while in law school. After graduation, he continued as a litigation defense attorney with Wolff, Helies & Duggan, P.C. in New Jersey and along the way Mr. Cummings developed a keen interest in protecting and championing causes for the underdog. While in Tennessee, he crusaded on behalf of military families as a Fort Campbell Consumer Affairs advisor.
In 2004, Mr. Cummings joined Lytle Law, P.C. in Newport News, Virginia, where he made his mark in Virginia DUI / DWI defense, exponentially growing his client base through his expertise and reputation in the field. By joining the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD), Mr. Cummings devoted himself to maximize his expertise in the field by frequently participating in out of state workshops and training specializing in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST's), breath alcohol forensic analysis, and the Intoxilyzer 5000. Mr. Cummings handled cases all across Virginia and was frequently helping clients in Hampton, Newport News, York, Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk.
Mr. Cummings enjoyed success in both General District Courts and Circuit Courts, securing many "not guilty" verdicts in DUI / DWI and Refusal cases across Virginia. Mr. Cummings was an essential part of The Wilson Law Firm during his time in Virginia and his absence has been felt since he has relocated to Washington state. Mr. Cummings remains an asset to The Wilson Law Firm and he frequently serves as a consultant on pending cases.


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I have been concentrating on remembering to post each day on my other blog about gratitude, so not much has been going on here. Since my attention has been on the other blog I thought maybe I should share some about my goals and purpose for starting my 365 Gratitude Project. There are sayings about counting your blessings. Books about looking at the things you have and appreciating them. Be satisfied with what you've been given. Have an attitude of gratitude. Even my pastor said this morning that the riches in Christ teach us to be content with what we have. So many books have been written by people living in horrible and dangerous circumstances and their ability to be thankful and triumph through the adversity and troubles. When I sit and compare, of course I see where I have it made, so to speak. I may not live in a mansion but it's not a cardboard box and I should be more grateful. I may not be as rich as others but I have money in the bank and can buy what I need and for that I should be grateful. I may not drive a luxury vehicle with all the bells and whistles but I do have a reliable and very nice car and for that I should be grateful. I may not have as many customers or team members as other people in my company but I have some and for that I should be grateful. But day to day these things dim sometimes. It is too easy to want, to yearn for and wish for something better, bigger, nicer. I am guilty of jealousy and envy. Which I have learned can lead to bitterness, discontentment and unworthiness. Then how can dreams be fulfilled and goals reached and progress made? It can't. So I need to focus on thankfulness and gratitude this year. I have big goals in mind. Goals for myself, my life, my business. And I will not be able to achieve them sitting and comparing myself to others and being unhappy. I will be grateful for the things I have, no matter how small or silly. Most days it will be no problem at all to write about an amazing thing or situation I am thankful for. Some days I know it will be hard to come up with something, anything! But I will! You may see many posts about my kids and/or puppies. They give me more joy than anything else. But I am determined to voice/write about at least one thing per day for which I am thankful. ( I reserve the right to post late if I need to, lol ) So I hope I have encouraged you to start your own 365 Gratitude Project, whether online for the world to see or in a private journal for yourself, either way it's not too late to start. As a bonus thanks today, I am thankful for you, for letting me share my words, life, business and thoughts with you. Share my blog for me as well if you would? I'll be even more grateful!
Home Based Business = Hard Work!
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
-Thomas Edison
"I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it"
-Thomas Jefferson
I started my own home based business just under 2 years ago. I have had successes and I have had disappointments. Running your own business is not easy. For every yes I have gotten I bet there have been 50 no's. But I keep going. Why? Because I see the potential. Because I am determined. Because I have seen others and their success and I know I will achieve it also. Giving up is not an option! I might not be an "instant" success story but I will be a success story. "Instant" isn't always better or even good. Compare instant mashed potatoes to the real thing that takes time and preparation and there is no contest. Instant coffee to beans that you have ground yourself and took the time to brew just right. The same applies to business. Taking the time, having patience and building your business the right way will prove to be a successful path to where you want to go.
It may seem weird that someone that hasn't "hit it big" or is an "overnight success" would be writing an article about small business tips. But being in the middle of this business and journey, I have the same struggles that most home based businesses have and I want to share a couple of simple, easy to forget tips.
1. Find a business you use, love, have passion for, etc... Don't start a business selling or doing something that is not a part of you and your life. I use all of my own products and love them. I can honestly recommend them because of the way they have helped my life improve. If you don't believe in your company, it will never get off the ground.
2. Be prepared to fail at some things and have disappointments. I had to realize that it really isn't me and sometimes not even my business that people were rejecting. The whole "right place, right time" concept really does matter and they may come around later and be the perfect fit.
3. Attitude is everything! I used to tell my kids that and then I started this business and got jealous of the girl that hit it big after really doing nothing, got mad because people made commitments and then backed out, and got hurt because friends I thought would support me didn't. Once I started to change my attitude, started thanking God for the things that are going right, for the customers I do have, for the leads that are coming in, then my business has started to grow. Slowly but it is going in the right direction and that is better than a lot of others in this economy.
So, there are many other things needed to make a small, home based business work: money, time, energy, some business sense, etc... Bottom line is if you are willing to work hard you can succeed in having your own business. Reaping the rewards, knowing you accomplished it, is the best success you can get!
If anyone is interested in my company and what they offer, just ask!
it's just me :)
It's usually how I start a conversation on the phone with the people I call most often. They know me, know my voice. Most have caller id, so an introduction is not necessary. Some know me better than others. Some think they do. They're wrong. (Kelly Clarkson's Mr. Know-It-All plays in my head right now.) A lot of the time I even question how much I really know myself. So this is a journey that might give US ALL some insight?
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Get The Best Furniture Deals By Following These TipsPosted on
Look around your house. What kinds of things are in the room you're in right now? Do you see nice quality furniture around you? Is all of it worn and dreary?Is your furniture fulfilling its intended to?
When considering a new sofa, check for its durability and then check for comfort. Springs provide the best method of supporting cushions. Serpentine springs are an option, but if possible, eight-way springs are best.Test the springs by trying to feel them through any upholstery. Good ones are close together and placed closely together.
When shopping for antique furniture made out of wood, look deeper than the surface. Check both the inside and underside, underneath and the drawers. You can more easily see what condition the best idea of how good the furniture is when you inspect it.
Furniture is something that can really take a bite out of your wallet. That is one reason that used furniture might be a good deal. You can find furniture that's in fantastic condition but used in various stores, in classified ads, and yard sales. You can have the furniture if needed. This will help you save you a lot of money.
The end of summer is the best time to buy patio furniture. Many stores want to sell summer items to make space for winter items. This is when they slash prices cheaper so they're more affordable.
Don't neglect trying some haggling when purchasing furniture. Most furniture stores have a huge markup on their furniture up by as much as twenty percent. If you dislike haggling, bring along someone who can.
Always inspect a sofa.The support underneath it should at least be an inch in thickness. Your sofa will probably squeak a lot if its board is thinner than that. Sit and bounce around a bit … Read More . . .


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Outdoor Space: Steps to Rose Kennedy Parks
Square Footage: 2169 SF±
2BR/2BA floor plan
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Condo Fee: $542.56/mo. includes heat, C.A.M., elevator, master insurance and professional management.
R.E. Taxes: $9,758.91/FYR2008 without residential exemption.
This is rare opportunity to own one of the largest authentic brick + beam lofts in the Leather District.
Located on the 2nd floor with a two-sided exposure, this unit is one of 26 in a modest sized elevator building.
Converted in 1998, the relative rawness of this space offers a clean slate for renovation possibilities.
Unique floor-to-ceiling bay windows flood the space with natural light, offering urban views.
Heating is provided by forced hot water through a stack of steam pipes that skirt the window bay banquets.
The 1st-of-2 possible bedroom suites includes a built-in closet and an adjoining full bathroom.
The full bathroom ensuite features tile flooring, pedestal sink with two vanity mirrors.
The ensuite bathroom also includes a tub/shower unit with tile tub surround.
With over 2100 SF± of usable space, the loft readily accommodates multiple living areas for dining, reading, working, listening to music, watching TV or simply relaxing.
The original wood floors are over 100 years old and have been polished and preserved.
Red brick party-wall features the original steel fire doors, recalling this loft's industrial past.
A large open kitchen features maple cabinets, butcher block counters with tiled back-splash and stainless steel appliances including, refrigerator, electric oven/range, dishwasher + disposal.
Adjacent to the main space arethe rest of the unit's amenities, i.e., 2nd bedroom, 2nd full bathroom and laundry closet.
The laundry closet houses the unit's hot water system and a washer/dryer hook-up.
The 2nd full bathroom features tile flooring, tile wall surround and a custom vanity wrapped in copper sheet metal.
The 2nd bathroom also includes a glass enclosed shower stall.
Adjacent to the 2nd full bathroom is the 2nd-of-2 possible bedroom suites.
The 2nd bedroom is carpeted and features a walk-in wardrobe.
Cooling + ventilation is delivered via central air conditioning, ducted throughout the space.
A coat closet is conveniently located by the entrance to the loft.
The steel door entrance to the unit from the 2nd floor common area hallway.
Adjacent to the entrance is a 46 SF± private storage closet, deeded to this loft.
Common area hallways are carpeted for noise mitigation and lead to the building's elevator.
Lobby features secure off-street mailboxes and intercom system.
The building is professionally managed by Certified Property Management.
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Located between Chinatown and the Financial District, this unique loft is just steps to South Station (Red Line), Amtrak and the new Bus Terminal.
Also convenient to Commuter Rail, Boston Logan Airport, I-93, the Mass Pike and within easy walking distance to the Orange + Green Lines.
Square Footage: 2169 SF±
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Deeded Storage Space: 46 SF±
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Bergerpanzer 38(t) was a recovery vehicle based on Hetzers base, with lower open-top superstructure, manufactured by BMM company in Prague. The plans were approved in September 1944 and called for production of 170 vehicles until the end of 1944. In fact just 101 vehicles were built. To meet the production plans it was decided to convert 64 summer production´s Hetzers into armoured recovery vehicles, but it is unknown how many were actually converted. Production was much slower than plans, and total number of about 180 vehicles was finished until the end of the war.
The Bergepanzer was equipped with two-ton folding jib crane used to handle engines and other heavy components. Additionally the recovery vehicle was equipped with five-ton winch of Baumgarten company. The winch was driven by the vehicle´s engine through transmission system. At the end a blade was installed at the rear of the hull, but it is again unclear how many vehicles were equipped with it. There were also some development works to install the blade at the front of the vehicle, as seen in the company blueprints, but probably these plans were never realized.
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The trick is not to pay more for your diamond, fake or real, than it is really worth. Gemstones rings can be made with almost any precious stone such as Fancy Gems, Sapphires, Topaz, Emerald, Black Onyx or a Ruby. The Truffle setting usually accompanies a three stone ring where a large stone has a smaller stone on either sided and is a design where loops on each of the stones connect the stones together.
Fake or real, a beautifully cut diamond in a dazzling setting can be a real eye catcher. Here is a quick overview of ring settings. Settings are defined as the manner in which a stone is place on a ring.
The GIA is the largest diamond grading authority in the world. For example, soda cans that are weighted to feel full are more likely to be ignored by an intruder than the ones that are empty and have distinctive rattle of jewelry. If you have one that tends to rattle, pack your jewelry with tissue paper to keep it from rattling around.
Fake Diamonds Spot a Counterfeit Diamond Here are some easy tips you can use to determine fake diamond - or real. For example, get a safe that looks like a regular electrical outlet where you can keep your regular jewelry away from an intruder if they were to get in. That way, you don't have to worry about it until it comes time to wear the outfit, then you can pull out the bag and put on the jewelry.
In fact, a layman may now find it hard to tell the difference between a fake diamond from a real one. First, get all of it cleaned in an ultrasonic cleaner at a jewelry store. For the last pile, don't feel badly about putting jewelry in that pile.
Fortunately, man is no longer confided to waiting for nature to create diamonds. If the jewelry in question is an engagement ring, please go for the real thing. Over the years you can acquire a lot of jewelry.
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CAMPANILE LILLE EST - Hem
About the hotel
Located in the east of Lille, only 2km from the centre, the Campanile Lille East– Hem hotel makes an ideal base for your trip. The nearest train station is 12km away, the highway is 8km away and Lille Lesquin airport is only 15km away. The Canton metro station is 8km from the hotel and both the number 20 and 47 buses stop only 150m from the hotel, making it easy to get around the city or to explore the surrounding Nord-Pas-De-Calais region. The hotel is surrounded by attractions and leisure facilities. The Petit Parc is only 5km away and the Dadizelle attraction park is only 30km from the hotel. Comines ski station and the Velodrome Roubaix are within 30km of the hotel. Enjoy a night at the UGC – Kinepolis cinema, the Lille-Roubaix theatre or the Amand Les Faux casino, all within 40km of the hotel. You can enjoy golf or mini-golf, with facilities less than 15km away. Play tennis, go for a swim or try horse-riding with amenities just 50m from the hotel. You can easily pick up souvenirs from the nearby shopping centre, only 5km from the hotel. This two-star hotel prides itself on combining comfort and style. Guests can benefit from 24-hour key access, free car and coach parking as well as Wi-Fi and a laundry service. There is also a fully-stocked kiosk. The hotel has disabled facilities and accepts pets, so whether you're taking a weekend break, a business trip or a family holiday, you will be welcome. Friendly, professional staff can greet you in English or French. Children have their own playground and you can relax on the terrace and in the garden or enjoy a book or newspaper in the reading room. Choose from 48 smoking or non-smoking double, twin or triple-size rooms with en-suite bathroom facilities. All rooms come with television, a private telephone line and hair-drying facilities, for your comfort and convenience. The hotel's restaurant serves a daily breakfast buffet as well as offering tasty lunch and dinner options. There's no better way to enjoy Lille than by staying at the Campanile Lille East– Hem hotel.
If you wish to book a room at a low price in Hem, choose the Campanile Lille East Hotel.
For an immediate booking visit the Campanile website to take advantage of our best available rates!
Using the HotelForYou app (iOS, Android and Blackberry), book directly with your mobile.
Search from among the Campanile Hotels in Hem.
Rate on 10 august 2018
Starting from EUR 45
- WIFI free
- Meeting rooms
- Camas de alta calidad
- HandyRoom
- Reception 24h/24. Please note that you must call ahead if you plan to arrive after 11 pm.
- Free parking in the hotel
- Restaurant
- Terrace
59510 HEM, France
From Paris via A1: direction Villeneuve d'Ascq/Roubaix via A22, then take the N227 towards Roubaix/Villeneuve d'Ascq, exit 2 Cysoing/Cite Scientifique, then at turn right at 1st traffic light, direction Hem via D952, then 8 km straight on. * From Gand: take the A22 towards Paris, exit Roubaix East, then direction Wattrelos/Leers (not Hem). Turn right at the traffic circle, direction Forest/Marque. * From Dunkirk: direction Paris/Villeneuve d'Ascq then Villeneuve d'Ascq/Roubaix via N227, exit 2 Cite Scientifique/Cysoing, then at turn right at 1st traffic light, direction Hem via D952, then 8 km straight on.
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Links for May 13, 2008
May 13, 2008 @ 8:00 am | Filed under: Links
- Isn't it Time We Made the World Fair? | The Family-Centered Life – Michele Quigley on Fair Trade.
- Busy just before it gets busier « Handmade Homeschool – I love, love, love her needlework.
- Karen Edmisten: Catching up with Krampf – The experiment emails just started showing up in my in-box, too. I wondered what was up. Thanks for directing me to all the cool stuff at his site, Karen. Love this guy!!
- Herding Turtles On The Trail: Happy Mother's Day – "Those sticky kisses don't last forever," writes Sarah. "Enjoy each one!" Lovely post
- A Cup of Tea with Me: Mother's Day Morning – Laura's beautiful tribute to motherhood
- Frog And Toad Are Still Friends: Oh, Wah Wah Wah – Beck scores a slam dunk with this blistering critique of a study that "proves" parents are less happy than other folks.
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Great links!
On another note, I tagged you for a meme back at my site…
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|1 teaspoon
|Olive oil
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|Onion; diced
|2 cloves
|Garlic; crushed
|1 small
|Red pepper; diced
|1 can
|Black beans(16oz); rinsed and drained
|1 medium
|Tomato; cut into 2" pieces
|1 cup
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|Ground cumin
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|Fat-free, low-fat chicken broth
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|Broccoli florets
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|Low-fat, honey roasted ham diced
|Salt and pepper
|Loaf crusty sourdough bread
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|Grated Monterey Jack cheese
|Scallions; chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium high. Add onion and saute 3 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper.
Saute 3 more minutes. Add black beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin. Mix tomato paste into chicken broth and mix into chili. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Add broccoli and ham and simmer 5 more minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasonings as desired. Warm bread in oven for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with chili. Serve chili over rice and pass cheese and scallions to sprinkle over top.
Per serving: 703 cal; 41g pro, 105g carb, 16g fat(20%), 46mg chol, 1671mg sodium
Source: Dinner in Minutes, Miami Herald, 1/25/96 format by Lisa Crawford Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #259 Date: 21 Sep 96 21:28:36 EDT
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School Leaderboard
These are the top schools that competed in the 2016-17 competition sorted by correct answers.
Help were catching Garden every week towards the end but couldn't quite get there leaving Garden our 2017 champions. ISP finished just 2 correct answers (0.5%) ahead of Nexus in the close race for third while Pukekohe High School deserve a special mention as they joined with just 6 weeks to go and were the second highest achieving school in that time.
School Medal Table
Ever wondered what the leaderboard would look like if there were medals awarded each week? Well I did.
If a gold, silver and bronze medal were awarded based on the most correct answers each week then we would have a leaderboard that looks like the one below. Just like in the Olympic Games a couple of gold medals can send you shooting up the leaderboard just like Pukekohe High School.
National Pride
There were four main competing nations in the 2016-17 competition, this is how they did based on correct answers.
Not surprisingly Malaysia (being where the competition originated) came out on top by some margin but there was some great work from in England, Brunei and New Zealand as well.
Also, I discovered maps like the one below are REALLY easy to make in Google Sheets and I'm sure they'd impress your Geography teacher if you were to made them one (it's even easier than colouring in). However it is pretty strange that this one shows New Zealand twice.
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The Revenge Tour rolls on for Kevin Durant, whose new Nike signature shoes showcase all the negative terms he's been called as well as all of his accomplishments last season.
The Warriors star's latest kicks, the KD 10 Finals, apparently have terms like "snake" and "cupcake" and "traitor" inscribed on the insoles — along with the reminder that Golden State went 16-1 in the playoffs en route to the 2017 NBA championship behind Durant's Finals MVP performance.
This is how you perpetually trod on the trolls and haters…
The insoles from the Nike KD 10 "Finals" 👀@KDTrey5 literally stepping on his haters pic.twitter.com/o6Ppqr50gs
— B/R Kicks (@brkicks) September 12, 2017
You'll notice nods to the "superteam" gripe some fans have, like with the phrases "can't beat 'em, join 'em" and "they didn't need him to win." Similarly included are "weakest move ever" and "easy road" and "sellout."
Warriors fans will now take issue with such derisions as "doesn't care about fans" and "arrogant" and "cursed" and "loser" — likely because they've seen otherwise since Durant joined Golden State last summer.
Of course, the shoes are clearly more for those who called him a quitter, weak, pathetic and a coward for leaving the Thunder to come to Bay Area.
That's seemingly why Durant also featured the phrases "16-1" and "2017 champs" and "Finals MVP" in yellow — honoring one of the Warriors colors — along with his statistics in each game of the 2017 NBA Finals.
Durant keeps trolling all summer. It's easy to wonder if the tour will continue into next season.


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|2,100 sq ft
|Property type
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Sandy Cove is a lovely vintage cottage on the sandy shore of Big Glen Lake's North End! Accommodating 7 guests in the main cottage; there is a Companion Cottage that sits behind which can provide for an additional 6 guests in it's 3 bedrooms and includes a full bath. Renovated in 2013 this 3 bedroom and 2 bath main cottage is complete with traditional stone fireplace, full kitchen, dining room, large sun porch, beach-side decking and a dock extending over the Caribbean-like clear water.
*Please confirm a rate quote Direct with the manager* at [6330858 and 231]
Sandy Cove consists of a Main Cottage (sleeps 6-7pp) and a Companion Cottage (sleeps an additional 6pp) which causes confusion with the VRBO rate schedule format.
*Contact the manager for pricing for 8-13 people.*
Reservations for 2019 will be accepted starting December 2017.
***NO Reservations are assumed until you have received Direct Confirmation from the Property Manager. Reservations are not Secured until the property manager has received the signed contract and required deposit.***
**Please be aware that VRBO may give the impression that you have time secured. You do NOT until the Property manager has confirmed with you DIRECTLY. .
Everything was Excellent!
Thank you for a wonderful 2 weeks. The house was so comfortable and incredibly well equipped. Really convenient to town too. We loved it!
We loved everything about our stay at Sandy Cove. We were there with our extended family for near-by wedding. It was the perfect property for our wide range of ages. The grown ups took the main house and the 20-somethings had the guest cottage. The kitchen was well stocked and equipped for large family breakfasts and lunches while cocktail hours were perfect on the lake. The sunroom was a great place to watch the sunrise. The sound of the waves lapping at the shore lulled us peacefully to sleep. Great spot for lovely walks, bike rides and yet a convenient distance to town. Easy location for a quick drive to Sleeping Bear Dunes. Our only regret is we didn't get to spend a quiet day by ourselves here with all the wedding festivities. We'll be back!
We had a great fall weekend with friends at Sandy Cove. We had nine adults and there was plenty of room for everyone with the extra cottage. In my opinion, this place is quite a bit more spacious than it looks in the photos. The sun porch is really nice and the view of Big Glen is wonderful. Our group likes to cook so we made good use of the kitchen and it had everything we needed. Everything was very clean and well-kept and the location is very convenient to downtown Glen Arbor and the national lakeshore. The property manager was really nice and great to work with. Highly recommend this place.
We had a great time on our vacation. The cottage was perfect for our large group. Being right on the lake provided lots of play time in the sand for the kiddos. Very clean and lots of room. It was was also a great location, very close to town.
Sandy Cove is right on the sandy shores of Glen Lake with a wonderful view. It is well maintained & has plenty of room. Location is ideal being minutes from the cute town of Glen Arbor & the incredible Sleeping Bear Dunes. It's a short drive to Golf, Kayaking, Wineries, State Parks & Traverse City. Laura did a great job for us. We really had a fun time & would stay there again!
Sandy Cove was perfect for an extended family getaway. The location was ideal in terms of access to the bike trail, Glen Arbor, shops and all that M22 has to offer. The main house and cottage were clean, well appointed and spacious enough to accommodate our larger party. The sandy beach and shallow sandy lake bottom made it easy for the kids to play in the water. Laura was a pleasure to work with from booking to check-in and throughout the stay. We'll definitely plan on returning next year!
Sandy Cove Cottage is located on Big Glen Lake just minutes to wonderful Glen Arbor. The cottage has a fantastic level lot and an amazing view! Nice space in the main rooms, newer kitchen. Loved the old stone fireplace. Large master and two small secondary bedrooms. Can rent a second cottage on the property to get a 4th bedroom, we didn't and wished we had. The only negative we found is the furniture in the home is old and very uncomfortable (carpet needs updating) .....but we spent most of our time by the lake or exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes and all the other wonderful things the area offers.
located within 'The Most Beautiful Place in America', Glen Lake has been fondly dubbed by it's fans the Northern Caribbean. The Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore is a nearby National Park providing miles of hiking trails, beaches on the shore of Lake Michigan, wildlife and nature for peaceful enjoyment and the challenge of a Dune Climb. The surrounding Leelanau County has numerous wineries, beautiful natural landscaping that inspires many artists, photographers and plenty of country roads for leisurely meandering. Within 30- 45 minutes in any direction you can find a number of golf courses, art galleries, shopping areas, music venues, food, spirits, beaches, numerous festivities and any amenities that might be necessary.
|8-13pp? Contact Manager*
|Refundable damage deposit
Weekly Rates listed are for the Main Cottage sleeping up to 7 people.
There is a Peak Season $1800.00/ week fee added for use of the additional Companion cottage (provides room for 6 additional guests) for a total of 13 guests maximum on the property. The Companion Cottage fee for the Interim and Spring/Fall Seasons is $1200/week or $200/night. There is no heat in the Companion cottage... it is available May 4th - October 14th only.
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What do gays hope to gain if homosexual marriage is legalised? And Turnbull and Shorten get to polish their virtue badge?
They hope to be fully accepted into society.
Regretfully, they have the same hope as a long-tailed cat at a rocking chair convention, or a flasher in a nudist colony.
Proponents of same sex marriages put the argument as equality – in other words equal with every other citizen in our community when it comes to rights.
Well, equality was basically the argument put when Neville Wran legalised prostitution.
It was real high minded then too.
Protecting women was the big selling point. Save them from exploitation and discrimination.
OH&S would see to the details. Prostitutes were now integrated into society. Full members.
How did it work out?
Peer reviewed studies particularly from our neighbours in the Long White Cloud show that neither legalisation nor decriminalisation improves the health, safety or human rights of women.
And human rights is the big cry with homosexual marriage, is it not?
It is worse than just not improving, in fact, prostitution increases inequality and maintains race, class, and caste status.
And equality is the other big cry with homosexual marriage, is it not?
Prostitution in Nevada for example is not only legal – it is glamourised – and in numberless movies the golden-hearted prostitute is shown as early 20's, beautiful, witty, great hair, and as game as Ned Kelly. The reality is different.
Nevada has the highest rates of domestic violence-related homicide in the United States, and rape and sexual assault are rife. Women of Nevada are raped at rates that are twice those of New York and 25% higher than the U.S. average.
One investigator reported, "the trailer-type compounds are in the middle of nowhere and the women often live in prison-like conditions, locked in or forbidden to leave…" The women in the legal brothels are considered to be "private contractors" and must register as prostitutes at the sheriff's office. They are also legally required to be tested once a week for sexually transmitted diseases – something not required of their clients. The women must present their medical clearance to the police station and be fingerprinted."
Brothel owners take half the women's earnings plus the women have to pay tips and fees and for their own supplies. "Nevada's unlawful prostitution industry," the U.S. Government says, "is already nine times greater than the state's legal brothels."
In fact, the famous Mustang Ranch is modelled on a prison, and the women used to be called inmates. The owner complains, "As soon as you legalise it turns the predators loose… You have to regulate. We have a stable of 1,000. [a "stable" of prostitutes? Nice way to talk about women.] If Susan didn't run this place with an iron fist it would get out of control. You need to run this place with tough love."
The women are not allowed out without permission and even then are accompanied by a pimp. Many are not allowed to have a car and must work 14-hour shifts for fifteen days in a row. The manager even bragged about pimping a 22-year old learning disabled girl since she was turning tricks at 12 years of age.
Ah well, that is the US. Isn't it? Not civilised like us. No.
The utter failure of legalisation is illustrated by the system here. The Occupational Safety and Health regulations guarantee the right of all prostitutes not to have their health put at risk. Mighty fine words, Senator.
Therefore, to protect the "sex workers" from health risks of STDs and HIV, the customers, not the women, would need to have health checks prior to any contact. It is, after all, the customer who brings the harm to the worker. And do they?
Guidelines to implement the laws have been drawn up. One guideline is to have a 100-watt bulb in the room so the woman can do a visual inspection of the man's penis to see that he has no obvious disease or, if on an "outcall," take a small flashlight to do the same.
Further, she is to "share her knowledge" of hygiene and health and disease with the customer. Besides the fact that sexual diseases do not all have visual manifestations, and anyway most women are not nurses and would not know what to look for.
And what sort of kook wants the prostitute to have his bits and pieces inspected by a flashlight? It's a wonder that the loop-the-loops in OH&S don't ask the prostitute to take a photograph of his wang, send it to a central checking office for comparisons with known diseased wangs, and tell her to wait until a public servant gives the all-clear.
And as for the woman sitting on the end of the bed and "sharing" her knowledge of syphilis, gonorrhoea and aids, with a wee illustrated notebook???!!!
So it was legalised – and prostitutes are now welcome in normal society?
Are there stories in the media about prostitutes who play hockey or win gold medals in athletics?
Are there articles about prostitutes who "come out" saying, "Whore and Proud"?
Is prostitution offered as a work-choice at technical colleges? Do girls at high school work in a brothel for a few weeks during the 'work experience' time?
Do prostitutes mingle with non-prostitute women; or do they prefer to mix with other prostitutes?
In fact, did they not drop the word prostitute and replace it with sex worker, just as homosexual was replaced by gay?
Why was homosexual replaced by gay?
Because there was a perceived stigma about the word? And replacing it with gay was thought advantageous? I'm not a homosexual – I am a gay – don't you ever watch Will and Grace? We are all bright and witty and have great colour sense and even play football. Well, so the TV tells us. So it must be true.
Changing words won't last – any more than changing the definition of marriage. Already gay is being used as an epithet. Disgraceful, of course, but there it is. Gay will eventually go the same path as poofter and shirt-lifter.
It won't make a button of difference if homosexual marriage is legalised when it comes to acceptability.
Everyone knows what a marriage is, they know what a family is, they know that two men or three men or six men legally married are not married in the same sense as the rest of the world knows it.
Legalisation of homosexual marriage will not give the equality promised. Any more than passing a statute that a Honda is the equal of a Maserati increases the value of the Honda.
It is more than possible that some are voting NO for no other reason than because YES is repugnant to common sense and experience.


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3 Cortados
I'm just back from a trip to the Northeast. I love visiting coffee shops away from home. Like most coffee travelers, I am looking for that perfect cup of coffee. A cup of coffee that meets or beats my daily cup. I discovered a lot of coffee that I can't recommend. I won't mention any by shops by name. Judging an entire coffee shop by a single cup of coffee isn't fair. Everyone has an off day. But in seven days, I can happily report I had three amazing cortados.
In order of consumption:
First: Café Pulse- This is a little kiosk in the South Market of Faneuil Hall Market Place. The barista was new, but the milk was steamed perfectly and the espresso had a strong finish, bitter like baker's chocolate. I had the misfortune of spilling some on my shirt; it made me sad. I misplaced the information I had collected about the specific espresso that I had but it was from George Howell Coffee. Having a consistent espresso in an outdoor market must be a challenge. Heat, humidity, sunlight, rain - basically the weather must create all types of challenges.
In my shop, we weigh the espresso constantly. Overnight the espresso pulling at 18 grams at 8:00 PM it's pulling at 16.5 grams at 6:30 AM the next day. Even during the course of the morning shift, the weight of espresso ground over 4.21 seconds can change. So kudos to the baristas of Café Pulse for managing a moving target so well!
Second: Derby Joe - The barista knows his craft. The shop is cozy and was nearly empty at midday, no back ground noise except a little music. I didn't hear him steam the milk. I point this out because I always listen to how my baristas steam milk. I believe it's a strong indicator of skill. Too much air and it's like a jet engine taking off, too little and it's like a cat being straggled. The espresso was Espresso Jimbo from Jimsorganiccoffee.com. Tasting notes from the site: "velvety smooth with dark chocolate-notes, spice, lemon and citrus." I caught a very pleasant bitter finish like baker's chocolate; the espresso stood up to the milk perfectly, just as it was advertised in the description on Jim's site. On a side note, I mentioned earlier that the shop is cozy. If in Salem, on a cold day, Derby Joe's would be my place of refuge. When I visited the weather was unusually cooperative for Massachusetts - 80 degrees, low humidity, a blue sky capped by fluffy white clouds- basically, a Chamber of Commerce's brochure type of day. While I will cherish the memory of the actual day of my visit, I have in my mind's eye of slipping into Derby Joe's on a cold, mid-December afternoon, when the sun sets at 4:30:15 PM and the wind carries dry and fallen leaves down Derby Street. I would huddle in the seat by the window, sipping a cortado and occasionally reading from Hawthorne's The Birth-Mark.
Third: Brew Box Café - I came across this gem when I was waiting for family to finish their tour at the Salem Witch Museum. Growing up 20 miles from Salem, I didn't need to hear Corey Giles groan "more weight" one more time. So I walked the two blocks to The Brew Box Café. Brew Box serves an espresso called Time and Temperature from Tandem Café & Roastery located in Portland, Maine. Time and Temperature is an espresso that changes seasonally; what I enjoyed was a light roast blend of beans from Ethiopia Sidamo and Colombia Las Brisas. Tasting notes are red berries, blondies and pillowy mouth feel. Okay - I don't know what red berries, blondies and pillowy mouth feel means. What I had was a balanced cortado, bright without it lingering forever on the tongue or corrupting the steamed milk with an unpleasant tanginess. Some bright and fruity espressos become muted or totally lost when served with steamed milk.
I admire Brew Box for serving a bright espresso and doing it so well. In my shop I used Anodyne Mind Tonic espresso for a year. When the grind and the pull synchronized, Mind Tonic was magical but sadly, my baristas struggled to consistently deliver espresso magic.
Please visit one of these shops when traveling in Boston or Salem. I would appreciate suggestions or feedback on shops to visits or coffees to try.
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The Humanities Center at Texas Tech's raison d'être is to shift the narrative from any particular discipline or college to the positive and integral humanities "brand." The Center is an umbrella for humanities thinking. We support the research of our own faculty as well as working to make that research visible and central to TTU's profile. Having a humanities center is an idea that has really taken hold in research universities and top-tier liberal arts colleges across the nation, so Texas Tech is right in step.
TTU's Humanities Center was launched in January, 2015, after a few "squeaky wheel" professors in the humanities caught the attention of then-Provost, now-President Lawrence Schovanec, expressing concerns about perceived lack of visibility and support. It was the Dr. Schovanec's idea to translate their concerns into the creation of a humanities center as soon as the steering committee he appointed could devise a strategic plan.
The steering committee was nothing if not ambitious and far-sighted. The goals articulated in the strategic plan include funding faculty humanities research by faculty members, of course, but also the creation of an integrated freshman humanities course team-taught by about a dozen of our best humanities professors; an annual theme around which a lecture series will be organized each year; funding for visiting scholars and for post docs in the humanities; the possibility of an interdisciplinary master's degree in the humanities; competitive subvention awards (these help defray the cost of acquiring rights to text or images that will appear in a scholar's book—something not everyone realizes is a cost borne by the author); faculty reading groups; and, in the future, possible public humanities programs. A cruise through our website will reveal that almost all of these initiatives are up and running. The 2017-2018 theme is "Food and..."; we will host our inaugural conference in the spring.
The overarching goal of the Humanities Center is to sustain a research culture involving humanities inquiries on the TTU campus. The Center aims to be both an idea and a place (to borrow from language describing the University of Chicago's Franke Institute for the Humanities). Humanities—the succinct but capacious name for studies investigating what it is to be human in all its complexity—are at the heart of how people understand themselves and others. Helen Small, in The Value of the Humanities, defines the capacious area as "the study of the meaning-making practices of human culture, past and present, focusing on interpretation and critical evaluation." Beliefs about the past, selfhood, citizenship, morality, responsibility, kinship, love, identity, various economies, fear, rights, beauty, health, ethics, boundaries, heroism, faith, and all kinds of efficacy are hammered out, circulated, contested, defended, and revised via humanistic study. The Center is TTU's public face of this broad concept.
It is a privilege to have the opportunity to lead this exciting and ambitious endeavor—an endeavor in line with TTU's place among the top-tier research universities in the United States.
Feel free to contact us. We hope you will want to attend some (or many) of our events. If you are a humanities researcher, we invite you to apply for suitable Center programs. Thanks for visiting the website!
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Woody Guthrie Center and The GRAMMY Museum Move Forward With Plans To Honor The Late Pete Seeger With The First-Ever Woody Guthrie Prize
Previously-announced event celebrating Seeger will still take place on Feb 22, musical acts to be determined
Jan 29, 2014, 03:50 EST
TULSA, Okla., Jan. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tulsa-based Woody Guthrie Center and the L.A.-based GRAMMY Museum will move forward with their plans to celebrate the late American folk singer Pete Seeger with the first ever Woody Guthrie Prize during an event Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City. The event and award presentation will serve as a celebration of Seeger's musical legacy, as well as his connection to Guthrie and his work. Seeger was scheduled to accept the award and perform at the event before his passing on Jan. 27.
"The only thing I know for certain is that Pete would want us to gather together and make some music," said Nora Guthrie, daughter of Woody Guthrie. "The power of song, as he constantly reminded us, can take us through everything that life, and death, throws at us. On Feb. 22nd, we won't take a moment of silence to remember him. We will take all the moments to sing – as loudly and with as many harmonies as we can muster. If Pete heard we were going to honor him by not singing, he would be furious! If you love Pete, how can you keep from singing!"
Previously planned musical performances at the event that included Seeger are now to be determined, but the event will take place with a new title "How Can I Keep from Singing!" More information on the event schedule will be released as details become available.
The Woody Guthrie Prize will be given annually to the artist who best exemplifies the spirit and life's work of Woody Guthrie by speaking for the less fortunate through music, film, literature, dance or other art forms and serving as a positive force for social change in America.
Proceeds from the event will support the Woody Guthrie Center, a 12,000-square-foot center that features state-of-the-art, interactive exhibits on Guthrie's life, art and creative legacy. The center is home to Guthrie's comprehensive archives, including the original, handwritten version of Guthrie's landmark anthem, "This Land is Your Land," which is available for viewing at the center.
"Pete was so happy to be included in this fundraiser for the newly created Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Okla," Nora Guthrie said. "As the first recipient of the Prize, there can be no better person to set the standard than Pete. He was always available for a worthy cause. As his wife of 70 years Toshi joked, 'I would have left him years ago, if only it was for another woman. Unfortunately, he was always away for another 'cause!' It's up to us now, to step in and make sure all the 'causes' that Pete believed in get our support."
Tickets for the event are $40 or $50 and can be purchased by calling (212) 864-5400 or visiting www.symphonyspace.org. For additional information on the Woody Guthrie Center, visit http://WoodyGuthrieCenter.org/.
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Robots and Mice: Two Reviews in One February 26, 2006
February has been a pretty good month for all ages comics. Two of the best come from the opposite ends of the spectrum. One is a serious book about rodents and the other is a silly book about a little boy and his robot nanny. I have been looking forward to both of these books, and I was not disappointed.
Marvel's Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius is one of the books that inspired this site. Early in the school year I taught a lesson using two pages of this book, and the artist, Chris Eliopoulos was nice enough to respond with a letter and a nice picture for the kids. Now this attention did not buy a good review. Fortunately for the creative team of artist/writer Eliopoulos and writer Marc Sumerak graft was not necessary. Any book that has a boy and his robot jetting through time collecting Christmas presents for his family (Excalibur for Uncle Johnny, an original Degas for Aunt Alicia) has to be worth the price of admission. Marvel, Eliopoulos, and Sumerak have another winner on their hands. This is a refreshing book that has enough heart and charm for the older readers and plenty of goofy stuff for the younger readers.
And now for something completely different.
I did say something about a book about rodents, but this is not a silly book at all. It is, in fact, a book that takes itself very seriously. But in a good way. Mouse Guard, from Archaia Studios Press, is the first comic work of any kind by David Petersen, but I hope not the last. This oddly shaped book (8x8, roughly the shape of the early Robert Munsch books) is an absolutely stunning work of fiction. This should be taken seriously by any children's literature lover. It has everything: cute animals, action, swords, honor, respect, snakes and mystery. My only complaint is that it will not likely be in bookstores next to regular children's literature until all six issues are finished in a year from now and collected into one volume (each issue will come out every two months). I would recommend this to anyone (anyone, not just kids) that enjoys Lord of the Rings type fantasy fiction. I would recommend going through it with any younger children before they are allowed to read it on their own. There is a scene where the heroes of the story destroy a nest of snake eggs that may need some explaining. I quoted Petersen in an earlier story:
Click HERE for a preview of issue two.
Really, you need this book in your home.
Both of them were worth my money.
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Delta Force Birmingham Paintball Centre (19 miles) – Home to no fewer than nine Hollywood inspired movie set game zones – including Tomb Raider, London Apocalypse and Chemical Alley – the Delta Force Birmingham Paintball Centre is one of our largest locations. Based just off the M42 near Earlswood, the centre is ideal for visitors travelling from the surrounding areas of Redditch and Stratford Upon Avon. The centre is home to a 40 tonne ex-Soviet T62 tank in basecamp!
Delta Force Staffordshire Paintball Centre (29 miles) – Located just outside Litchfield near the A515, the Delta Force Staffordshire Paintball Centre is perfectly placed for visitors travelling from the surrounding areas of Cannock, Tamworth and Burton Upon Trent. Set in dense woodland, the centre is home to no fewer than five epic movie set game zones, including A Bridge Too Far, Command Post and Mad Murphy's Jungle Attack.
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Chill with a Book Awards: May Newsletter
reposting from Chill with a Book Awards
May 2017 Newsletter
Hello Honourees, Readers and Friends
Happy May Day!
What a month April turned out to be with a record number of books being submitted for evaluation for a Chill Award. It has also been a record month with Readers' Awards. We also welcome new readers to Chill. Our wonderful readers are from, UK, USA and various countries in Europe. All are amazing and avid readers and are the corner stone of Chill's Readers' Award.
In between evaluating submitted books and announcing Awards, I had an opportunity to be interviewed at Portobello Book Blog and Katrina Marie's fabulous Blog where I talked about my writing and Chill with a Book Awards.
During April ELEVEN Readers' Awards were awarded.
A standing ovation please for these great reads…
Bloodie Bones by Lucienne Boyce
For King and Country by Charlene Newcomb
The Lights Went Out and Other Stories by Fiona Cooke Hogan
The Guardian Child's Return by Diana L Wicker
Queen of Trial and Sorrow by Susan Appleyard
Mask of Duplicity by Julie Brannan
The Flower Seller by Ellie Holme
Fair Weather by Barbara Gaskell Denvil
Caught Between Two Worlds by June Moonbridge
Brake Failure by Alison Brodie
Book of the Month for April 2017 has joint WINNERS
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Mask of Duplicity by Julie Brannan
Fair Weather by Barbara Gaskell Denvil
A HUGE congratulations to all Awardees.
All these great reads can be seen at www.chillwithabook.com
Also a BIG thank you to all our readers who make the awards possible, their evaluations and comments, collectively, determine if a book is to receive the Readers' Award.
There are now TWO trailers on Youtube showcasing all Awardees until end of March 2017
Awardees 2016
Awardees 2017 part 1
Both trailers are showcased on Chill's web site.
A trailer for April 2017 Awardees will be produced shortly.
The total visits on the web site, as I write, is just under 129,000
That all the news for now, until next time, I hope the sun is shining on your face and in your heart.
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In response to Democrats' Failed Attacks On The Koch Brothers:
Dan, you missed the punchline to your story on the Democrats' failed attacks on the Koch brothers.
Apparently, they have no intention of backing down but are in fact doubling down on the strategy according to the Politico.
Prompted by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Democrats spent millions of dollars spotlighting Republican ties to the billionaire conservative megadonors Charles and David Koch. But despite Republicans — and some Democrats — publicly decrying the strategy after Tuesday's GOP wave as an ineffective waste of money, Reid told allies on election night that he planned to continue hammering the brothers, according to an operative close to him.
And big-money liberal groups ranging from the Democrats' Senate campaign arm and House super PAC to the outfits run by billionaire Tom Steyer and conservative-turned-liberal enforcer David Brock all signaled that they intended to pursue anti-Koch spending and oppo tactics headed into the 2016 election.
So the left's campaign to get "big-money" out of politics by attacking billionaire conservative megadonors, will be led by billionaire liberal megadonor Tom Steyer and the Media Matters Super PAC American Bridge — and that's going to somehow look less comically hypocritical in 2016 than it did in 2014.
It's hard to imagine what makes them think this is a viable strategy but, hey – you go guys.


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If you didn't figure it out, the Rhett Butler cocktail is named after the classic figure from Gone with the Wind. It doesn't stop here, there is also a Scarlet O'Hara Cocktail and both have the smooth, southern base of Southern Comfort. It's interesting to see that the gentleman's tribute drink is a little more sour than the sweetness of the belle's. Both drinks are great and the pair are perfect for a party's feature drink menu.
What You'll Need
- 2 ounces Southern Comfort
- 1/2 ounce orange curacao
- 1/2 ounce lime juice (fresh)
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice (fresh)
- Garnish: lemon twist
How to Make It
- Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a lemon peel.


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We love Fauchon here in Paris. Wow, wow and wow. The product here is so incredibly delicious that we could help ourselves and just had to make a few purchases of the absolutely on trend Gold tinned tea and and wonderful chocolates. With hints of neon Pink giving this store the most welcome glow in the freezing cold, we passed it...reversed and crossed the threshold...made a few delicious purchases. Job well done Fauchon. The windows have these suspended chef-like-hat structures with move up and down, revealing the product underneath.....a little bizarre, but it grabbed our attention.
Sunday, 5 February 2012
Fauchon, Paris
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