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I am under strict orders from my allergist to never do yard work. Darin loves doing yardwork, in fact he finds it to be relaxing, but Every Spare Second is dedicated to Dissertation -- or should be, which is how I figure that hiring Jerry is simply my way of doing my part to make sure Darin can finish Dissertation, YOU'RE WELCOME.
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Generally speaking, Americans believe that more is better—except for, of course, leprosy and Celine Dion. And nowhere is this thirst for more better exemplified than television. The old joke about having 500 channels and nothing to watch is only old because having 500 channels is so 2005. The fact that MTV has yet to launch a 24-hour Road Rules vs. Real World channel can only be explained by their apparent fascination with some double-headed blonde monstrosity known as "Speidy."
Personally, I blame the content providers for this idiocy. DirecTV, Dish, AT&T U-verse, Verizon FIOS and the assorted cable companies keep touting their expansive channel lineups and how many of said channels are HD. Presumably, he who has the most channels wins. Wins what I'm not exactly sure, but I'm guessing a lovely case of thumb cramp.
Then, one day not too long ago, I was icing down my thumb when a confluence of facts erupted in my brain. First, my wife and I only watched about five non-broadcast-network shows with any regularity. Second, DirecTV's HD channels are hideously over-compressed and, therefore, ugly. And third, we were paying $86.10 a month for the privilege of watching macro compression artifacts on "Hidden Potential."
This was dumb.
So, about three weeks ago I canceled our DirecTV service and plugged in the old rabbit ears. Although that last part is lie. I actually plugged in a new antenna I hung in the attic and connected through the existing RG-6 cable. Regardless, I was ready to wallow in the 1080i glory of free, over-the-air, digital television.
Of course, I wasn't really going to step back into the world of 1992 and start programming my 4-head HiFi VCR again. After all, once you have a DVR, nothing much else will do short of beaming the signal directly into your brain. I also didn't want to just abandon the cable shows I had grown to love like so many digital refugees on top of a Saigon apartment building. I didn't really need my TV to be free. It just had to be cheap.
So, along with the new antenna, I added a few more gizmos:
1. Tivo HD upgraded with a 1TB drive. I've always preferred Tivo's interface to other DVRs. My DirecTV HD DVR's UI came close to that of the Tivo (not surprising, considering DirecTV used to use Tivo boxes), but still lacked a certain something. Or maybe I'm just mesmerized by the dancing TV logo. Whatever. I was able to get a refurbished unit for $199. And it only took sending one back to get one that worked. Which is apparently not uncommon with this model of Tivo. It originally came with a puny 160GB drive.
This would simply not do.
While one can theoretically buy any 3.5″ SATA drive and use some Windows-based programs to reformat the drive for Tivo use, I really didn't want the bother. And not because I'm a Mac guy—I've got XP running via VMWare Fusion, thank you. But when you can, like I did, find a Tivo-ready 1TB drive on eBay for $15 more than a plain drive, it's hard to pass up the time savings. And the drive truly was a plug-and-play deal.
One-time cost for Tivo and HD: $310.
Monthly Tivo subscription: $12.95
2. Apple TV upgraded with a 250GB drive and hacked with Boxee. This is supposed to be a Mac-centric blog, so here's the Apple hardware. I asked for the Apple TV for Christmas mainly to have a way for my wife to view our iPhoto library (we have 13-month-old twins) and play our iTunes library. Of course, I can now do both with the Tivo, but the ATV is a little nicer in regards to synching and UI. I'm also using the iTunes Store to buy the cable network shows we're now missing. Which so far only amounts to "Top Gear." Guess I'm not missing the others as much as I thought I would.
I do wish I could have upgraded the drive to something larger than 250GB. Unfortunately, Apple has yet to upgrade the ATV to an SATA interface and 250GB is as large as PATA notebook drives come. I considered doing a major hack and adding an external drive, but figured I wouldn't need that kind of space for a while.
Installing Boxee went off without a hitch thanks to ATV Patchstick Creator. Boxee will come in handier when I start wanting to add more video that isn't in my iTunes library. I also love(d) that I could access Hulu with it. Unfortunately, as of February 27, 2008, Boxee no longer streams Hulu (due to Hulu's issues with their myopic content providers). Hopefully this will be rectified soon.
I have two major complaints about the Apple TV aside from the SATA/PATA issue. First, the remote is way too simple. It's the standard Apple remote that includes a whopping six buttons. Second, there's no Power Off command. You either have to scroll through the menus and select "Standby," or hold down the Menu button for five seconds—which doesn't always work. I have my Harmony programmed to do this, but the results are iffy.
One-time cost for Apple TV: $0 (gift)
One-time cost for 250GB HD: $79
On-going costs: Varies per TV shows subscribed to; currently $13/season for "Top Gear"
3. Harmony 880 universal remote. Okay, I didn't really need a new remote for my system, but Buy.com had refurbished 880's for $75, so who was I to pass that up? Besides, it makes everything easy for my wife. She'd learned all the macro keys on our old HTPRO, but still—when babies are crying ease-of-use matters. My only complaint about the 880 is that it's too idiot proof. I'd like to be able to manually build macros and add commands.
One-time cost: $75
The Results: So far, so good. I'm picking up all the Dallas-area DTV stations quite strongly, and the picture is much nicer than DirecTV's. We're not quite in the age of 10-bit uncompressed 4:4:4 video yet, but I am pretty happy. I have yet to miss the 200+ channels I theoretically gave up. I suppose if I had more time to veg out on the couch I might start pining for "Modern Marvels" or "Futureweapons," but I can always hit the iTunes Store if I get to jonesing too hard. (And, yes, I know I could grab some torrents, but I really, really don't have time to deal with that.) Streaming from Netflix is quite nice. The selection of available movies isn't fantastic, but there's always something worth watching.
In the end, I shelled out $389 in direct costs for replacing my DirecTV setup (I'm not counting the Harmony). After the monthly Tivo subscription and random iTunes Store purchases are deducted, it'll take about 3 months to break even on the deal. Then I'll be pocketing $60 a month.
I don't know if I'll always be satellite- or cable-free. But I can't imagine going back until I either have a lot more disposable income, or true a la carte channel packaging is offered. And considering that will probably take a literal act of Congress to get done, I won't hold my breath.
Will you, Mr. or Miss or Mr. Mister Reader, find as much bliss in this setup as have I? Since I hate well-it-depends type answers, I'm going to say yes. There are so many additional avenues for finding content these days, it seems the main reason to have cable or satellite is if you either have to watch something the day it first airs, or if you get the sports packages. But if you're willing to wait to either stream a show or get the DVD—and you don't mind heading to a friend's house to watch a game every now and then – an over-the-air / media center setup can be almost as satisfying as hearing that Celine Dion just contracted a wicked-itch case of leprosy.


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The three major questions in our life are; Who am I? Where did I come from? Where am I going? Identity. These are questions that everyone sometime or another will ask. It may come early in life or later but the questions will be asked.
At the age of ten, sitting beside an old trunk of family pictures and papers, I begin my search for who I am. I have continued that search throughout my life trying to answer the questions of life.
These basic questions have to do with personal identity. In order to establish who I am, I must first establish my beginnings before I can truly find my place in the family. There are certain items that help in the determination of who I am. First, I must have parents. This is the beginning of who I am. I am part my mother, part my father and part of their ancestral beginnings. I am unique in the fact that I have my own personal identity that is a culmination of all my grandparents back to Adam and Eve.
Next, there is the record of my birth. This is the document that states I am legally the child of my mother and father. There is a date, time and place where my birth occurred. There is proof of who my parents are, their names, dates of birth, race, occupation and place of residence is listed. This document contains the name given to me by my parents. It is by this name that I will be known for the rest of my life.
With my birth came an extended family. This family is divided between my mother and father's family, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. I inherited family characteristics that can be observed in my brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, and cousins. All these are only the physical traits that I have, they are not necessarily who I am as a person. Yet, they will have a major impact on whom I become.
Identity is a vital necessity of life. We must be able to establish identity for every aspect of life. We are assigned numbers, codes and passwords for the everyday transactions of life. We are photographed, fingerprinted, and DNA logged to establish who we are in reference to our physical identity. Yet, this does not tell me who I really am. It only identifies who I am in reference to the information stored about me.
The identity of who I am, is more than physical it is spiritual as well. After all man was created two-third spiritual and only one-third physical. I may be able to establish and identify my physical characteristics but I must establish who I am spiritually.
There must be a birth. The command you must be born again is still applicable today as it was in the day that Jesus first made this statement. Just as with my physical birth there is a record of my spiritual birth. Rejoice that your names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life. This spiritual birth comes from my repentance and acceptance of Jesus Christ. I become part of the spiritual family of Jesus Christ. My identity is established by spiritual birth. There is recorded in heaven a time, and place that my birth occurred. It is witnessed by the Holy Spirit bearing witness with my spirit that I am a child of God who has been spiritually re-born in His image. This is the inner assurance that I have in Jesus Christ.


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RWJUH Becomes First New Jersey Hospital to Be Verified As a Pediatric Trauma Center
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), in collaboration with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is the first hospital in New Jersey to be verified as a Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
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The entire RWJUH trauma team, from surgeons to nurses to support personnel and administrators, are fully and completely dedicated to improving the outcome from traumatic injuries for all of our children, said Pediatric Trauma Program Director Yi-Horng Lee, MD, associate professor of surgery and chief, Division of Pediatric Surgery, at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
"The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital was opened 10 years ago in New Brunswick to provide expert, comprehensive pediatric care for all the children in central New Jersey. As an important part of the hospital's mission, children with traumatic injuries have received specialized trauma care by RWJUH's renowned trauma program. This new ACS verification reflects the continued excellence and superb outcomes that have marked this outstanding program," Lee said.
"As the only ACS-designated Pediatric Trauma Center in New Jersey, RWJUH and BMSCH will now be the state resource for the care of injured children in our region, from acute pediatric trauma care to injury prevention and trauma education," Lee added. "RWJUH has made certain that every injured child in New Jersey has a dedicated facility to ensure that their medical care is continually available, compassionate, family-centered, up-to-date and spans the entire trauma spectrum, from EMS responders in the field through pediatric trauma resuscitation, critical care, and recovery, including pediatric rehabilitation at Children's Specialized Hospital."
About the American College of Surgeons The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical education and practice and to improve the care of the surgical patient. The College has over 72,000 members and it is the largest association of surgeons in the world. Longstanding achievements have placed the ACS in the forefront of American surgery and have made it an important advocate for all surgical patients.
About Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
As one of the nation's leading comprehensive medical schools, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, research, health care delivery, and the promotion of community health. Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the medical school's principal affiliate, comprise one of the nation's premier academic medical centers. In addition, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has 34 other hospital affiliates and ambulatory care sites throughout the region.
Part of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School encompasses 20 basic science and clinical departments, hosts centers and institutes including The Cardiovascular Institute, the Child Health Institute of New Jersey, the Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine, the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, and the Stem Cell Institute of New Jersey. The medical school maintains educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels on its campuses in New Brunswick and Piscataway and provides continuing education courses for health care professionals and community education programs.
To learn more about Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, visit rwjms.rutgers.edu or interact via social media at www.facebook.com/RWJMedicalSchool and www.twitter.com/RWJMS.
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The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital (BMSCH) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) remains as the focal point of New Brunswick's growing children's health campus. As New Jersey's largest free-standing, state-designated acute care children's hospital, the state-of-the-art facility is specially designed to care for children. BMSCH has nearly 10,000 inpatient admissions and 22,000 pediatric emergency room visits annually.
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BMSCH consistently ranks among the top-rated children's hospitals in America for patient satisfaction. In fact, BMSCH's patient satisfaction scores are in the top 1 percent of all children's hospitals nationwide.
As an academic hospital, BMSCH is able to draw upon the resources of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, one of the nation's leading comprehensive medical schools.
About Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) is a 965-bed academic medical center with campuses in New Brunswick and Somerville, NJ. Its Centers of Excellence include cardiovascular care from minimally invasive heart surgery to transplantation, cancer care, stroke care, neuroscience, joint replacement, and women's and children's care including The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (www.bmsch.org). As the flagship Cancer Hospital of Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and the principal teaching hospital of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, RWJUH is an innovative leader in advancing state-of-the-art care. A Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Pediatric Trauma Center in the state, RWJUH's New Brunswick campus serves as a national resource in its ground-breaking approaches to emergency preparedness.
RWJUH has been ranked among the best hospitals in America by U.S. News & World Report seven times and has been selected by the publication as a high performing hospital in numerous specialties. The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital has been ranked among the best hospitals in America by U.S. News & World Report for three consecutive years.
RWJUH has earned significant national recognition for clinical quality and patient safety, including the prestigious Magnet® Award for Nursing Excellence, an "A" patient safety rating from the Leapfrog Group and "Most Wired" designation by Hospitals and Health Networks Magazine. The Joint Commission and the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services have designated the New Brunswick Campus as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Somerset Campus as a Primary Stroke Center.
The American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer has rated RWJUH New Brunswick among the nation's best comprehensive cancer centers and designated the Steeplechase Cancer Center at RWJ Somerset as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center. The Joint Surgery Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset has earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for total knee and total hip replacement surgery.


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Coins and money are a manner of currency used mostly by merchants, owners of establishments, and noble classes, while smallfolk might use either coins or barter.
Thusfar, no society in Westeros or Essos has been described as using paper currency (though the currency of every region hasn't been described in detail). Most societies use currency in the form of coins made from precious metals such as gold, silver, or copper (with a few notable exceptions, such as the iron coins used in Braavos). Contracts written on parchment or paper are also accepted, though these are not "currency" as such: for example, the Brotherhood without Banners during the War of the Five Kings would give commoners notes promising to pay them for supplies they took after the war ended.[1]. Similarly, Tyrion Lannister drew up contracts promising to pay the Second Sons with gold from Casterly Rock in return for their aid in restoring him to his lordship of it.[2]
George R. R. Martin has compared the Westerosi coinage to medieval coinage, saying that "Westerosi coinage is probably more complex than actual British medieval coinage", despite some similarities.[3]
Seven Kingdoms
Prior to Aegon's Conquest, each of the Seven Kingdoms had their own coinage minted by their respective kings.[3] The coins from the Kingdom of the Reach were golden. They were known as 'hands', and featured the hand-shaped sigil of House Gardener on one side and the face of a king on the other. These golden coins are roughly half the value of a golden dragon.[4][5]
The current currency was established shortly after the unification of the Seven Kingdoms following Aegon's Conquest and was used through the whole Targaryen rule and continued after Robert's Rebellion. In order from high to low value, respectively, these are golden dragons,[6] silver stags,[7] copper stars, pennies, half-pennies, and groats.[8][9][10] The semi-canon A Song of Ice and Fire Roleplaying includes another coin, silver moon.[11] Golden dragons are more frequently used by rich merchants and noble lords and ladies. Smallfolk, who do not have such riches, tend to exchange copper and silver coins, or turn to trade. The minting of the coins, exchange rates, and like matters are overseen by the master of coin.[12][13]
The king's coinage is one of the most visible manifestations of royal authority. Golden dragons bear the face of the king in whose time they were minted in, as well as his name.[14] On the other side, the golden dragon bear the three-headed Targaryen dragon. The silver stags are known for the stag they bear. However, they were not minted for the Baratheon dynasty, but had already been in use during the Targaryen reign.[14] Copper pennies usually bear the seven-pointed star associated with the Faith of the Seven.[citation needed]
King Viserys II Targaryen introduced a new royal mint during his reign.[16] During the First Blackfyre Rebellion, Daemon I Blackfyre had his own coins, depicting his own face on one side, and a three-headed dragon on the other.[17] The officers of three mints were appointed by the master of coin, Petyr Baelish.[12] White Harbor in the north contains the Old Mint.[18] During the War of the Five Kings, Lord Wyman Manderly suggests his seat of White Harbor as a location where King Robb Stark could mint his own coinage.[19]
Among the ironborn culture, while women are allowed to buy ornaments with coin, warriors only take items, be it jewelry or items as food and water, off of the corpses of the enemies he has slain. It is called paying "the iron price", whereas paying with coin is called paying "the gold price".[20][21]
Specific values of each of the coins have not yet been mentioned in any of the canon works of A Song of Ice and Fire. The semi-canon A Song of Ice and Fire Roleplaying game by Green Ronin has placed the value of the coins as represented in the table, which it states are to be used as a rule of thumb, as rates can change over time due to various economic fluctuations of inflation and deflation (e.g., war-time versus times of peace, failed harvests, etc.). For example, when House Tyrell had cut off the food supply to King's Landing from the Reach during the War of the Five Kings, food prices in the city rose steeply.[12] Another example is that in 209 AC, a time of peace and plenty, Duncan the Tall received more than three golden dragons for his palfrey, but during the War of the Five Kings, both Brienne of Tarth[22] and Tom of Sevenstreams[23] consider one gold dragon to be a fair price for a horse in the war-struck riverlands.
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The coins most commonly encountered are pennies, stars, stags and dragons.
Examples of currency rates
- King Maegor I Targaryen, during his war against the Faith of the Seven, paid one golden dragon for the head of any unrepentant Warrior's Son, and a silver stag for the scalp of a Poor Fellow.[24]
- At the time of The Hedge Knight (209 AC), a plain yet complete set of good steel armor with greaves, gorget, and greathelm could cost eight hundred stags,[14] which equals almost four golden dragons. Later, Dunk sold his palfrey Sweetfoot to Henly for 750 silver stags - but was paid in the form of three gold dragons, the rest in silvers.[N 1]
- According to Chett, Westerosi maesters paid a penny for twelve leeches before he came to the Wall.[25]
- At the beginning of A Game of Thrones, the Iron Throne is more than six million dragons in debt,[26] which represents a colossal sum. The biggest part of this debt, three million dragons, is owed to House Lannister, the rest to Mace Tyrell, the Iron Bank of Braavos, several Tyroshi trading cartels, and to the Faith of the Seven. By 300 AC the Crown's debt to the Faith was established to be a total of 900,674 golden dragons.[27]
- King Robert I Baratheon is a prodigious spender, and sets the rewards for the Hand's tourney in 298 AC at 40,000 golden dragons to the winner of the joust, 20,000 golden dragons to the runner-up, 20,000 dragons to the winner of the melee, and 10,000 dragons to the winner of the archery competition.[26] These prices are exceptionally high, due to Robert's generous nature.[28]
- During the wedding tourney at Whitewalls in 211 AC, on the other hand, only 30 dragons were promised for whoever came in second.[17]
- In 211 AC, a tent could be bought for 10 pennies.[17][N 2]
- The Lysene pirate Salladhor Saan, who has two dozen ships under his command, demands thirty thousand gold dragons a month for his service as a sellsail to Stannis Baratheon.[29]
- Edmure Tully promises one thousand gold dragons to whoever would capture Jaime Lannister, after Jaime escapes from captivity in Riverrun.[30]
- Three hundred gold dragons represent a formidable ransom for a knight, even if he belongs to a large noble house,[31] while 100 gold dragons represent a reasonable ransom for a younger son of a noble family.[32]
- During the War of the Five Kings, prices soar in the capital, King's Landing. Six coppers for a melon, a silver stag for a bushel of corn, and a gold dragon for a side of beef or six skinny piglets are all shockingly high prices.[33]
- In 300 AC, the maidenhead of a serving girl, Rosey, priced of one dragon.[9]
- Also in 300 AC, a baker who mixes sawdust into his flour might be fined fifty silver stags.[34]
Beyond the Wall
The lands north of The Wall are harsh lands, and the free folk inhabiting those lands usually barter for goods amongst themselves based upon the needs of the parties involved.[citation needed] The free folk have been known to trade with the brothers of the Night's Watch as well,[35] and smugglers, with whom they exchanging goods in the little coves on the eastern coast along the Shivering Sea. They take steel weapons and armor in return for furs, ivory, amber, and obsidian and have little use for coins.[36]
The Dothraki neither buy nor sell[37][38] and do not really comprehend it.[39] Buying and selling is considered to be unmanly.[40] Trade is allowed in the sacred city Vaes Dothrak, where, by the leave of the dosh khaleen, merchants and traders gather to exchange goods and gold,[40] though they mostly trade most with each other, and little with the Dothraki themselves.[41]
Despite the common saying that Dothraki do not sell,[42][43] the Dothraki do sell their captives on occasion to the Slaver Cities.[44] They call these slaves "gifts", and in return receive gifts from the slavers.[43] Giving and receiving gifts is the common way of Dothraki for doing trade.[42][43][38] However, giving a gift in return might not always occur immediately upon receiving a gift.[45]
Cities of Essos
Each of the Nine Free Cities has its own bank, and some have more than one. The Iron Bank of Braavos is richer and more powerful than all the rest combined.[46]
For Astapor, Yunkai, and Meereen, the three Slaver Cities located in Slaver's Bay, slaves are their main trade as well. Slaves are bred and trained to perform all the work of daily life. As such, the economy of these cities is based on this slave labor. In many of the Free Cities, slave trade is also a large part of the economy. The Free City of Lys, for example, is well-known for training bed slaves for pillow houses. The major exception is Braavos, where slavery is forbidden.
Each of these cities use their own coinage. It is unknown how they relate to one another in value. Braavosi use square iron coins, [47][48], while Lyseni coins are oval in shape and have a naked woman stamped on them.[47] Volantis employs honors, which are little coins no larger than a penny. These coins have a crown on one side, and a skull on the other.[47][49]
From the Slaver Cities, Meereenese coins include gold honors,[37] while the Yunkai'i use golden marks which are stamped with a stepped pyramid on one side and the harpy of Ghis on the other.[50] Astapor uses silver marks.[51] At the slave auction held the Yunkai'i hold outside the walls of Meereen, the prices are determined in silver pieces.[52]
Other coins, for which no region is specified, have ships, elephants, or goats[N 3] depicted on them.[47]
Examples of currency rates
- Unsullied still in training are tasked to slay a slave infant in front of its mother's eyes to complete their training. They pay the child's owner with a silver mark to compensate for the loss of his slave.[51]
- The Spotted Cat, a slave trained to fight in the fighting pits of Meereen, was sold for three hundred thousand honors before Daenerys Targaryen arrived in the city.[53]
- In Meereen, a price of a hundred golden honors is set for information regarding the Sons of the Harpy. This reward is eventually raised to a thousand golden honors.[37]
- At the slave auction held by Yunkai near Meereen, seasoned slave-sailors, considered a valuable commodity, sell for 500 to 900 silver pieces. The dwarves Tyrion Lannister and Penny, plus their dog and pig, receive the starting bid of three hundred silvers. A bidding competition drives up the price to five thousand silvers.[52] It is unknown for how much they are eventually sold.
I am fond of coins. Is there any sound as sweet as the clink of gold on gold?[42]
– Illyrio Mopatis to Tyrion Lannister
See also
- In the episode The Wolf and the Lion of the television series Game of Thrones, Petyr Baelish, during the Hand's tourney, says that he could buy twelve barrels of expensive Dornish wine with a hundred golden dragons.
- ↑ This matches exchange rates given in the semi-canon A Song of Ice and Fire Roleplaying game by Green Ronin, which states that 210 silver stags are equal to one gold dragon.
- ↑ Duncan the Tall initially had 2 stags, which equals 112 pennies according to the semi-canon A Song of Ice and Fire Roleplaying game by Green Ronin. After Duncan has bought his tent, he only has twenty two pennies, three stars and one stag, which together equal 102 pennies. This count assumes that currency rates as given in the RPG has not changed since the reign of Aerys I Targaryen.
- ↑ Possibly Qohor
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 39, Arya VII.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 66, Tyrion XII.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 So Spake Martin: Blackwood-Bracken Feud and Coinage (August 13, 2003)
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 7, Cersei II.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 16, Jaime II.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 27, Eddard VI.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 14, Catelyn III.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 69, Bran VII.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 A Feast for Crows, Prologue.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 20, Brienne IV.
- ↑ A Song of Ice and Fire Roleplaying.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 A Clash of Kings, Chapter 17, Tyrion IV.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 62, Jaime VII.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 The Hedge Knight.
- ↑ So Spake Martin: Blackwoods-Brackens Feud and Coinage (August 13, 2003)
- ↑ The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Viserys II.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 The Mystery Knight.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 15, Davos II.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 16, Bran II.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 11, Theon I.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 56, The Iron Suitor.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 11, Jaime II.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 13, Arya II.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 33, Jaime V.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Prologue.
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 A Game of Thrones, Chapter 20, Eddard IV.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 28, Cersei VI.
- ↑ So Spake Martin: Summerhall (June 19, 1999)
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 10, Davos I.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 37, Jaime V.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 44, Jaime VI.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Epilogue.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 32, Tyrion IV.
- ↑ A Feast for Crows, Chapter 14, Brienne III.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Prologue.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 54, Davos V.
- ↑ 37.0 37.1 37.2 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 2, Daenerys I.
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 71, Daenerys X.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 56, Tyrion VII.
- ↑ 40.0 40.1 The World of Ice & Fire, Beyond the Free Cities: The Grasslands.
- ↑ A Game of Thrones, Chapter 54, Daenerys VI.
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 42.2 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 5, Tyrion II.
- ↑ 43.0 43.1 43.2 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 50, Daenerys VIII.
- ↑ A Clash of Kings, Chapter 12, Daenerys I.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 36, Daenerys VI.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 44, Jon IX.
- ↑ 47.0 47.1 47.2 47.3 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 45, The Blind Girl.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 64, The Ugly Little Girl.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 1, Tyrion I.
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 42, Daenerys IV.
- ↑ 51.0 51.1 A Storm of Swords, Chapter 23, Daenerys II.
- ↑ 52.0 52.1 A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 47, Tyrion X.
- ↑ A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 11, Daenerys II.


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8 Day Greece Charter Itinerary - Mykonos to Athens
Mykonos to Athens
Ideal for Summer Season
An island-hopping adventure from Mykonos to Athens makes for the perfect summer escape. Take in all the beauty spots of the Cyclades Islands, a quintessential Greek archipelago known across the world for its unparalleled beauty and idyllic charm. Whatever is on your agenda, from exploring historic whitewashed villages and reclining on gorgeous beaches to dining on fresh seafood, taking in the party hotspots or trying your hand at watersports, this eight-day itinerary will fulfil all your wishes.
- Day 1
Mykonos to Naousa, Paros
Whitewashed houses and windmills
Embark on your Greek luxury yacht charter in Mykonos at around midday. The island is generally regarded as the prettiest of the entire Cycladic island group. Whitewashed houses and windmills overlook the town and port. The town has hundreds of narrow streets where one can easily wander for hours. 'Little Venice' is worth a special visit with its quaint shops selling folk art items and fine jewelry.
Cruise in the afternoon to Paros. Several colorful events take place in this island, such as the wine and fish festival during the summer months. A visit to the monastery of Panagia Ekantontapiliana ("the hundred gates") is a must. It is one of the most important Byzantine monuments in Greece. Naoussa and it's beautiful bay is a good place to stop and swim.
The beautiful picturesque fishing village of Naoussa is located in a huge bay in the northern part of Paros. This lovely village has manage to keep its authenticity, its character and its charm, with its whitewashed and flowered little houses and its tiny whitewashed churches and chapels, surrounded by labyrinth-like narrow, stone-paved streets.
- Day 2
Naousa to Ios
Ios is a tiny island and another picturesque place to visit. Coasts with cliffs, beautiful shores and beaches covered in white sand surround the island. Stroll around the narrow streets of the main town and admire the numerous churches and the gorgeous views.
Manganari is one of the most picturesque beaches of Ios. Due to its remote location and the long distance from Chora (23km), the beach remains undisturbed from the noisy crowds. The secluded bay is protected from the strong winds offering calm swimming and snorkeling. Scenes from the famous movie "Le Grand Bleu" were actually shot in Manganari, revealing the extraordinary water quality and beautiful scenery. We can organize an unforgettable barbecue there.
- Day 3
Ios to Santorini
Leaving early from Maganari, you will cruise round of the Volcano of Santorini.
The volcano lies in the centre of the island's bay. Fira, the main town, with a combination of white washed houses, red and black cliffs and winding streets is one of the most beautiful corners of the world. Visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri.
The Captain will arrange an excursion for you to visit Hmerovigli, a village on the island renowned for it's spectacular sunsets.
- Day 4
Santorini - Milos
Well known for its rich natural resources and the famous statue Venus de Milo, or Aphrodite, which now resides in the Louvre, Milos is unique for its astonishing lunar landscape which creates unbelievable and imposing rocky formations coloured in deep red, brown or glimmering white.
Milos is a favourite charter island as it combines the blue Caribbean water and the Greek hospitality.
- Day 5
Milos - Sifnos
Cruise to Sifnos in the morning and buy a ceramic pot of honey to the local market - the best in the world.
Make a visit to the monastery of the Virgin Mary, where it is said the statue has healing powers.
- Day 6
Sifnos - Serifos
The town of Serifos is built on top of a hill, surrounded by walls intending to protect the island from the raids of pirates.
A rocky beautiful island with a spectacular view from the inner chora (village).
- Day 7
Serifos - Kythnos
In Kythnos you will find beautiful sandy beaches, white washed houses, small cafes called "Kafenion " in Greek, a unique atmosphere where life seems endless.
Here the terrain is mainly mountainous, but the harshness of the bare earth is relieved here and there by vines or fig trees, while pretty little bays form indentations in its coastline. The capital of the island called Hora or Messaria, stands on a hillside plateau, 8 km from Merihas. It is a typical Cycladic village, noted for its beautiful churches with their fine wood carving, sanctuary screens and icons.
- Day 8
Kythnos - Vouliagmeni (Athens)
Named after the goddess of Wisdom, Athena, Athens, is one of the most magical cities in the world.
Take some time to visit the Town center before flying back home.
Speak to your charter broker or let us help you find the perfect yacht.
*All distances are approximate


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Imagine taking a scuba diving lesson, but instead of finding clown fish and coral, your boyfriend hands you a diamond ring.
That was the case for an unsuspecting girlfriend, Emily, who thought that she was taking an underwater group photo while scuba diving in the Riviera Maya in Mexico with her boyfriend, Luke Kahren.
Kahren shocked his girlfriend when he pulled out a sign reading, "I love you. Will you marry me?" and offered her a diamond ring inside of a shell.
Kahren told broadcast news show "Right This Minute" that it took him six months to plan this proposal, but that he'd dreamt of proposing underwater since he was 16. "We've always loved the water," Kahren said. "I figured, what way to do it than underneath the water."
To see the unique proposal, watch the clip above.


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The Doc Bus has been on the road for a week!
I'm in Kokanee Creek Provincial Park, just outside of Nelson taking a day of rest after a fabulous and exhausting few days. I'm still getting into the rhythm of the road and working out my online posting routine, so thanks for your patience as I work this all out.
Daily Content on the Photo Blog
Hopefully you've discovered the photo blog link by now – I'll be posting photos daily from Instagram to the photo blog as well as to Facebook and Twitter. I plan to do a longer blog post at least once a week.
Using the Doc Bus Map
I've also started adding the Doc Bus journey onto the map, under listing type The Journey. The listing type The Network will show all the organizations that have registered to be part of the Cross Canada community cinema network. I'm thrilled that all the organizations we've connected with have registered already!
A brief rundown of the Doc Bus' first week on the road (I'll be adding photos and links in the next day):
Saturday June 1st
- The Doc Bus leaves Mile 0, Victoria with a great send-off from a few friends and colleagues
- Mandy meets Doc Bus sponsors Cheri Lepage and Trevor Reid of Vanagon Westfalia Parts and Skylights for the first time!
- Vancouver Launch party in Gastown – a great success and over $400 raised!
Sunday June 2nd
- Cheri and Trevor show Mandy how to put up the Easy-Awning and give Mandy some invaluable Westfalia tips!
- Mandy and Doc Bus roadie Linda Desormeaux drive from Vancouver to E.C.Manning Provincial Park
Monday June 3rd
- A lunch stop in Princeton
- Arrival in Penticton 4pm
- First stop: The Shatford Centre to connect with Jane Shaak
- Filmmaker Nikos Theodosakis hosts a lovely dinner at his family restaurant Theos.
- The Doc Bus parks for the night at an RV park in downtown Penticton. Not ideal, but it's the only option in town.
Tuesday June 4th
- A very long day working out technical connections with Shatford Centre techie Dean Strand.
- A successful three-city hybrid event following the screening of Connected.
- The Doc Bus camps at Okanagan Lake Provincial Park
Wednesday June 5th
- An exhausted Doc Bus team decide to take a day of rest
Thursday June 6th
- Mandy says goodbye to the first Doc Bus roadie, Linda Desormeaux ;-(
- A great meeting with some Kelowna documentary community builders:
- Carol Kergan – Kelowna Traveling World Community Film Festival organizer
- Lynda Norman – Artists for Creative Alliance
- Rawle James – poet and Inspired Word Cafe organizer
- Jen Spence – Traveling World Community Film Festival volunteer
- Wes Kmet – activist
- next time must meet in Kelowna: Joanne de Vries, Kelowna Film Festival/ Fresh Outlook Foundation
- Mandy drives to Slocan Valley
- Lovely dinner and conversation with Tamara Smith, FLIKS.ca
Friday June 7th
- Early morning radio interview with Mark Stephens, Kootenay Co-op Radio
- Another great conversation with Tamara Smith
- Mandy drives into Nelson
- Power steering belt snaps, Mandy connects with Keinan Chapman who diagnoses the problem on his break from working at BC Liquor Store
- Dinner at The Library with Nelson Becker
- Screening of CONNECTED at Expressions, Nelson Becker's music/film venue. A small crowd, a meaningful conversation.
- Night cap at The Library with filmmaker Peter Schramm, Nelson Becker, etc
- The Doc Bus parks at Nelson Becker's house – boy, there are some steep hills in Nelson!
Saturday June 8th
- The morning spent with Kienan Chapman and his lovely daughter Amelia. I was put in touch with Keinan through Vanagon Westfalia Parts and he was able to diagnose and fix my broken power steering belt. He also rotated the tires and made a few adjustments, but refused payment of any kind.
- A visit to the Cottonwood Farmers Market
- Lunch with filmmaker Peter Schramm – great conversation and story brainstorming for Peter's film about Argenta and the Quakers
- An afternoon spent wandering Baker Street with Peter Schramm, doing errands and running into interesting filmmaking and web interactive folks.
- The Doc Bus heads for the hills after a long week: Kokanee Creek Provincial Park.
Sunday June 9th
- a day of rest in an idyllic spot. Ahhhh.


text: We often think how fortunate we have been to have such a wonderful place for our daughter to spend time while we are at work. It was apparent the first day we toured Celebration Academy that the philosophy of care, passion for what small children need, combined with warmth was what we were looking for. Our Daughter has been attending Celebration Academy since she was one years old. She is now three and in preschool. The teachers have done a wonderful job teaching her shapes, colors, the alphabet, numbers, spelling and important social and behavior skills. We are sure that her attendance and the consequential interaction she is experiencing so young will help set her up emotionally for future attendance in Elementary School, and really, affect her entire adult life as well. This is invaluable because as parents of an only child it would be impossible for us to provide these things for her. We are amazed how quickly our daughter has come out of her shell. She actually looks forward to attending and being with her "friends." Most importantly, we are very happy to know that each day we go to work our daughter goes to a place where she is loved and cared for. Keep up the great job and know that your Academy is a safe and exceptional place.


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Treasures of the David Cammack Tucker Archives
With permission of the AACA Museum, Mike Tucker, John Cuocco and I were able to explore the David Cammack Tucker Archives in Hershey, PA. yesterday. Here are some of the treasures from the Cammack Tucker Archives.
Howard Kroplick
Mike Tucker has spent many hours researching Tuckers and Tucker 1044 in the Cammack archives.
Tucker 10044
Eureka! We found the Tucker 1044 birth certificate signed by the Tucker treasurer Dan Leabu. It confirmed that Tucker 1044 was completed on November 4, 1948 after the Tucker factory closed.
A photo of Tucker 1044 taken on April 2, 1990 when it was owned by Millard Groh.
1948 Showroom Itineraries
Location of Tuckers on October 28, 1948
Tucker Public Auction- October 18-20, 1950
Tucker 1044 was one of the 23 Tuckers sold at the auction.
Thanks for all that incredible info. Sheila and I had the pleasure of seeing the Tucker exhibit at the AACA Museum and it's fascinating.
Bonnie and I visited the AAC museum Saturday while attending the Hershey car show. The David Cammack Tucker collection is fascinating. This is a must see for any enthusiast. The amount of planning that went into producing the Tucker is well documented through original pictures, drawings, prototype parts and beautiful Tucker automobiles on display. And the tragic take-down of the "car of the future" is also there in the form of court documents and news paper headlines.
Disgusting the way Tucker industry was railroaded out of business.


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When first starting a business, the marketing side of things doesn't seem as important as putting together the right ideas, the target audience and raising funds, but it is a crucial part of any business plan. Creating a brand identity is vitally important and logo design is central to this.
Your company logo has to be right, as it will become the single most visible aspect of your company ideal to an outside perspective. Current customers and potential ones will think of your logo when they think of you, and a good logo will have a positive impact on those viewing it.
Don't Skimp on Quality
The quality of the logo is important, don't short change yourself by going for the cheapest option of graphic design individual or company. You do not want your company to be portrayed by a logo that looks and feels low in price or looks like a template that other companies also use, just interchanging a few details to make it yours.
Keep it Flexible
One of the big mistakes start-up businesses often make is to make their logo a complex one, trying to signpost many different aspects of their company ideals in a convoluted way. In the first few years of a new business, ideas can change. You might tweak your outlook, service, product, target audience, or make wholesale changes. With this in mind, keep your logo simple, scalable and polished, in case you need to tweak it with business changes in mind.
Consistency throughout Your Materials
Another mistake new businesses often make when it comes to marketing materials is to have slightly different versions of their main logo for different purposes. So for instance, they might have a version of their logo on a sign above their physical building, a different one for letterheads and a slight variation again for email signatures. Keep things simple and straightforward so that no matter where your logo is placed, it is the only thing someone will be looking at and they can quickly identify it with your business and values.
Think of Future ROI
What you really need to think about when creating your company logo is 'will this portray effectively and positively our company ideals, and will it bring about future growth in sales?'. Your logo over time will become the thing most closely associated with your business and has to be something that brings a smile to the face of potential customers and implores current customers to talk about you positively.
Logo design is a central aspect of your marketing materials when setting up a brand new company. It will entice new customers and keep current ones attached to you with positivity and clarity of your business ideals. Ensure you choose the right type of design when starting your business. One that fits your budget, but without having the look of a company that has taken a short cut financially. The most professional looking logo will be the one that makes the biggest impact on your customer base, one that is simple, flexible to tweak over the first few years of trading and speaks honestly about your company.
You can also join our Google+ Community "Startup in Britain" which is packed with help, resources and articles to get you started. Use it to get tips, advice and start building your network!


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Bronson Battle Creek and Bronson and Borgess of Kalamazoo have asked Kinetic Affect to be a part of their MLK celebrations. What an honor. Learn more about what's going on and what we're doing to uplift us all.
Our message will be one of hope and honesty for the new year. And we're excited to be a bigger part of the health and wellness community in our region. What an honor to share in two important themes, "Where do we go from here: Chaos or Community?" and "Living and Breathing the Dream."


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Christmas is a wonderful time of giving and remembering all the wonderful gifts we receive from the Savior of the world. We give gifts to family and friends but what gift can we give to Jesus. All the possessions we have are actually things Christ has already given or loaned to us. While we should give of our possessions to build the Kingdom of God, is it really a gift if we are simply returning to Christ something that is already His? There is one thing we have to offer to the Lord that is not already His—our will. Our obedience is the gift we can truly give to Christ this Christmas. May we give Christ the Christmas gift of obedience and follow His example when he said, "Father . . . not my will, but thine, be done." (Luke 22:42)
"The submission of one's will is really the only uniquely personal thing we have to place on God's altar. . . when you and I finally submit ourselves, by letting our individual wills be swallowed up in God's will, then we are really giving something to Him! It is the only possession which is truly ours to give!" (Neal Maxwell)
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"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6)
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Five Things to Know About Burberry and Licenses
Burberry is the latest luxury brand to end a Japan license as it moves to take control of its image. Photo: Bloomberg Finance LP
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- Brazilian Grand Prix
Whitmarsh congratulates Red Bull on title
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'It'll take a miracle,' says Hamilton
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Vettel leads Red Bull 1-2 to seal constructors' title
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- FIA Formula One World Championship
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Although they may have been bitter rivals for the majority of the 2010 season, there is a deep respect between McLaren and Red Bull according to Martin Whitmarsh.
The McLaren boss has, at times, openly questioned the legality of some of his rival's innovations but he was one of the first to congratulate Red Bull on winning its first constructors' title in Brazil on Sunday.
"The battle for the constructors' world championship came to a finish today - and the victors were Red Bull Racing," said Whitmarsh on Sunday. "Although in some ways it goes against the grain for me to say so, because our ethos at Vodafone McLaren Mercedes is that winning is all, it's always refreshing when a new constructor's name is etched onto that famous trophy. So, on behalf of all at Woking, I'd like to offer congratulations to all at Milton Keynes."
Whitmarsh also paid tribute to a gallant title defence from Jenson Button after his championship hopes ended at the same venue where he won the title in 2009.
"Jenson lost the chance of retaining his drivers' world championship this afternoon, but he's been a superb team player all year and has made a great start to his Vodafone McLaren Mercedes career. He's already looking forward to doing better still in 2011.
"Lewis, by contrast, is one of four drivers who are still in contention for this year's drivers' world championship - and, although he faces a very tough task in order to prevail, he'll definitely be giving it everything he's got in Abu Dhabi in his efforts to become world champion for the second time in his career. Good fortune will have to play its part, and nothing short of a win will suffice, but it's by no means impossible."


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Rent a Peugeot 5008
The stylish and polyvalent Peugeot 5008 serves as a compact monovolume for the entire family. With an eye to user-friendliness, all seats can be unfolded separately. The panorama roof and the immense windscreen at the front mean that everyone can enjoy the exceptional incidence of light, leading to a pleasant feeling of space and comfort.


text: From Drake: I have repeatedly warned the Muslim Nation and people, that 'some' would start coming after them. That is now taking place across Europe. I was hoping that the peaceful Muslims would listen, but obviously that is not the case. Here is how it is. The Muslim people who do not agree with the violence NEEDS to take up the sword against those who hide behind the Muslim faith, do not abide by it, and are the basic cause of the violence against you. So far there have been no hunting of Muslim people, but that is next. I do not like any of this any more than any self respecting peaceful person does. The Question is, will anyone listen this time? Drake Posted on October 25, 2015 by Drake FacebookTwitterMoreEmailPrint


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Why to Write Shell Script ?
Why to Write Shell Script ?
Senior Developer Asked on December 7, 2017 in LINUX.
- Shell script can take input from user, file and output them on screen.
- Useful to create our own commands.
- Save lots of time.
- Shell script useful for automating tasks on Linux.
Write a script {fisrt.sh} and give the shell permission to execute it.
#!/bin/bash # My first script echo "Welcome to my site!"


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before you start a new business in Kuwait you have to take a look at the World Bank's doing business report on Kuwait (thats if you don't have was6a of course). the site has a cool Google maps embedded in the site showing you the whole world and a snapshot of each country with a summary of where they stand in the global economy. The report states that there is 0 hiring difficulty in the country! we also we back 15 points in trading across borders compared to 2006(i think it is because development in Iraq was slowed down because of the inner problems). Anyway the report is really nice to look at to have a better understanding how the World Bank sees our economy.
Also other options can be see on the map and their report; Enterprise Survey, financial indicators, Privatization, and Private Infrastructure
2- Economy Characteristics Comparison


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Salaried GP Job, Carlisle
- Recruiter
- Prospect Health
- Location
- Carlisle
- Salary
- £76000 - £80000 per annum
- Posted
- 08 Jul 2019
- Closes
- 07 Aug 2019
- Ref
- Contact
- GP Support
- Function
- Salaried GP
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
6-8 session Salaried GP, Carlisle, Cumbria circa £76,000 - £80,000 FTE + indemnity cover, GMS surgery, view to partnership available if desired
Please read on if you wish to work in a long established and high achieving practice in Carlisle where you will be able to work in a well-managed, sustainable environment amongst friendly, relaxed colleagues. The surgery team is very stable and cohesive and benefits from excellent communication across the practice with regular meetings and forums for colleague input. The practice has an excellent team and structure supported by an experienced and very effective Practice Manager. The practice conditions here will be welcomed by a GP of any experience. Please read on for further information.
Carlisle, Cumbria
Key Information
- 6-8 sessions a week available
- Large surgery with excellent facilities
- Friendly and cohesive GP team offering great support and fair share working
- Very well managed workload with engaging patients and low home visit requirement
- EMIS Web practice software
- GMS surgery contract
- Excellent Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse and Health Care Assistant support
- Experienced Practice Manager and support team to ensure the practice is well organised and structured
- View to partnership available if desired with no buy in
Key Benefits
- Salary circa £76,000 - £80,000 FTE
- Indemnity paid on top of salary
- 6 weeks annual leave
- NHS Pension
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Registered GP with the GMC
- Possess the right to work in the UK
- Included on NHS performers list
What Happens Next?
If you wish to find out more please click the 'Apply' button. This will send a notification to the consultant looking after this vacancy who will get in touch at a suitable time to share further details on this opportunity. Any communication will be in complete confidence, without obligation and we will NOT send your details to any practice unless you give us your permission, so there is nothing to lose in finding out more!
If you wish to contact us about this opportunity and other suitable positions, please call our General Practice Division on 01423 850420.
Not the right job for you? Click here for more Salaried GP Jobs


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Hotel near Princes Street Edinburgh
Book your shopping break at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
A trip to Edinburgh isn't complete without a stroll along the iconic Princes Street. Lined with high-street fashion shops and department stores, including the famous Jenners, House of Fraser, Zara and Apple Store. And you can take in stunning views of Scot Monument, Edinburgh Castle and Princes Street Gardens as you walk along the street.
- You won't have far to carry your shopping bags when you stay at Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, located only two minutes from the East End of Princes Street
- Celebrate a new favourite pair of shoes over cocktails and bar nibbles in the trendy Elliot's Bar
- Relax and rest your feet after a day shopping with a dip in the hotel's calming Ozone pool.


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Less-than-truckload carrier Overnite Transportation Co. saw both revenues and income rise in the first quarter of 2001, despite a slowing economy and the nearly two-year-long strike efforts of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Overnite saw its first quarter revenues climb to $280 million, up 4% from the same period last year, and net income increase to $7.9 million.
"This year's results are a real achievement in a soft economy," said Leo Suggs, Overnite's chairman and CEO. "We are by no means where we want to be, but we are working smarter, watching capital and cash flow. Our on-time service level is at an all-time high of 98%."
Overnite also expanded its western operations in 2001, opening two new California service centers in the first quarter in Benicia and Bakersfield. Further expansions are slated in California's San Fernando Valley, Albuquerque, NM, and Rolla, MO.
Overnite's parent company, rail giant Union Pacific Corp., did not fare as well. It reported a net income of $181 million for the first quarter, down from the $185 it reported the previous year, and an operating income of $430 million compared to $451 million for the same period in 2000.


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Free Well Water Testing
Sherman County Weed District Social Media Response
Sherman County Family Fair, June 9
U.S. Rep. Walden: Insurance Rate Increases for Oregon's Obamacare Exchange
State begins review of 2018 proposed health insurance rates
Sherman County 4-H Camp, June 14-16
Should or Could?
Oregon National Guard Armed Forces Day Commemoration, May 18
Links: Things to Think About & Things to Do
1. Free Well Water Testing
North Central Public Health District is offering FREE well water quality testing for residents of Wasco, Sherman, and Gilliam County who get their drinking water from a private well. Those interested should contact us directly at: 541-506-2600.
You may be eligible for free testing if you (or any household member):
Are 65+ years of age
Low income
English is not your primary language
Live in a rural geographic location.
2. Sherman County Weed District Social Media Response
Social Media Response Statement
Rod Asher, Sherman County Weed District Director
May 16th, 2017
The Sherman County Weed Control Ordinance has not been changed or reinterpreted. It was passed by the Sherman County Court on March 14th, 2001, after two public hearings on two separate occasions. It replaced existing Weed District Policy that had been in place for many years to give more authority, as in a law compared to a rule. Both were modeled after the Oregon Revised Statute 569.
The Ordinance does not require 'eradication.' The text states:
8.1 Upon the service or posting of the notice provided in Section 7.0 of this Ordinance, any owner or occupant of land shall destroy or prevent from seeding or spreading the weed or weeds specified in the notice. Such obligation shall be a continuing obligation throughout the remainder of the then current growing, seeding or spreading season, unless terminated by discontinuation of ownership or occupancy, or upon dissolution of the Weed District.
Mowing Canada thistle in July or August does not prevent it from seeding or spreading. In fact, it worsens the problem, and certainly mowing or plowing through rush skeletonweed is the worst possible idea! Its seed can travel for miles in the wind, and a root fragment as small as one inch will reproduce a new plant.
The Ordinance does not require spraying with herbicides. Refer to Section 8.0.
Roundup was never mentioned in either weed violation letter sent by the Weed District, but it was mentioned multiple times on the social media posts. Roundup, or glyphosate, would not be a good choice at this time of year. It is a non-selective product with a short half-life. An application of glyphosate would eliminate all competition, including the grasses, encouraging new weeds to grow back. The first weeds to come back are usually the noxious ones because they are more aggressive.
Milestone and Escort were mentioned in the first letter. Milestone, or aminopyralid, is a selective product and can give up to 18 months of control. My personal experience has seen an estimated nearly 95% control the second year after treatment on both rush skeletonweed and Canada thistle. Escort, or metsulfuron, is one of the few products I've used with any success on whitetop. Both of these products have very low use rates: 7.0 ounces and 1.0 ounce per acre respectively.
Trespass: ORS 569.380 Weed inspector right of entry; negates the charge of trespassing. I make every effort to contact a landowner or operator before I go on their property and have not been off the County right-of-way near any Ecclesia lands this year.
Quarantine: The county does not have the authority to quarantine land under the Weed Control Ordinance. The State Department of Agriculture does have the authority under ORS 569.400. The county has the ability to request a quarantine be imposed.
UPDATE: Today, May 16, 2016, Nathan Stelzer submitted a Weed Control Plan to the Sherman County Weed District. A plan was originally requested on March 2, 2017. The plan is under review, and the Sherman County Court (board of commissioners) is working on keeping lines of communication open with Azure Farms/Ecclesia of Sinai at Dufur to continue working towards a resolution to this issue.
3. Sherman County Family Fair, June 9
Save the Date:
Sherman County Family Fair
June 9th, 2017 4:00-6:30 pm
Moro Park
Come enjoy many family friendly
activities, food and music.
Taylor Olsen
Sherman County
Prevention Coordinator
Office: 541-565-5036
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
4. U.S. Rep. Walden: Insurance Rate Increases for Oregon's Obamacare Exchange
Greg Walden statement on insurance rate increases for Oregon's Obamacare exchange
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) released the following statement regarding insurance rate increases for Oregon's Obamacare exchange:
"Year after year, we've witnessed an unstable individual insurance market where consumers are hit with ever-increasing costs and fewer choices. Oregon has fared somewhat better than other states, but the market is unsustainable as currently structured, which is why reforms are so necessary."
5. State begins review of 2018 proposed health insurance rates
Salem — Oregonians can now see proposed rates for 2018 individual and small employer health insurance plans.
Health insurance companies submitted rate requests to the Department of Consumer and Business Services, Division of Financial Regulation on May 15. The division must review and approve any rates before they can be charged to policyholders.
The proposed rates are for health insurance plans that comply with the Affordable Care Act for small businesses and individuals who buy their own coverage rather than getting it through an employer.
"This marks the beginning of our open and transparent health insurance rate review process," said Insurance Commissioner Laura Cali Robison. "Oregonians will be able to follow along and provide comments as we analyze the requested rates to ensure they adequately cover health care costs without being too high or too low."
6. Sherman County 4-H Camp, June 14-1
Kids in 4th-6th grade…get ready for a great summer and register for 2017 Sherman County 4-H Camp June 14-16! Held at Camp Morrow located near Wamic on Pine Hollow Reservoir, this year's "Sherman County only" camp will have a NATURE focus. Natural resource class taught by Sherman Soil & Water Conservation staff, Archery, Arts & Crafts featuring natural materials, swimming and boating on the waterfront, songs, skits, campfires, games, hanging out with your friends, a party, and paintball on Friday morning! Kids will cook all their meals outdoors. Cost is $100, partial scholarships may be available by writing the Sherman County 4-H Assn. c/o the Extension Office. Registration deadline is Friday, June 9. We have a great group of 7th-9th graders who will be serving as Counselors-in-Training! Contact the OSU Sherman County Extension office for registration form and additional information.
Cindy Brown | Educator, 4-H Youth Development & Healthy Living
OSU Extension Service – Sherman County, College of Public Health & Human Sciences
Oregon State University, 66365 Lonerock Rd., Moro, Oregon 97039
firstname.lastname@example.com extension.oregonstate.edu/sherman
7. Should or Could?
How many things are there in your life that you really should be doing? If you made a list of them, how long would it be? Let's talk about the "shoulds" in your life.
If you made a list of all the things you think you should be doing, how long would your list be? It could look like, "I should lose weight. I should be nicer to my brother. I should find myself a better job. I should read a lot more. I should mow the lawn and pull weeds," and on and on.
Why don't you try making such a list? And when you're done, for each item on the list, ask yourself the question, "Why should I?" The answers you come up with will tell you something very important about the beliefs you hold. You may have answers like, "Because everybody has to. Because so and so wouldn't like it if I didn't. Because I'm overweight or too lazy or too old."
Now, what if you took every "should" on your list and changed the language to substitute the words, "If I really wanted to, I could . . ." For example, "I should lose weight" would change to, "If I really wanted to, I could lose weight." Notice how when you do this, things suddenly start to seem much more possible.
You may find that you really don't want to do some of them and you may have to confront your fears when it comes to doing others. Using "could" instead of "should" immediately takes the pressure off, too. It helps you take accountability and control. "Should" is a below-the-surface "have to" and we naturally push back against the "have to's" in our lives.
Also, notice the subtle change when you add the words, "If I really wanted to…" When we "want to" do something, we pull together all the creativity and energy to accomplish whatever we have chosen. And, it also helps you avoid the subconscious rebellion that goes on whenever you hear the words, "I should." ~The Pacific Institute
8. Oregon National Guard Armed Forces Day Commemoration, May 18
SALEM, Oregon — The Oregon National Guard is scheduled to honor all military members in an Armed Forces Day commemoration, May 18, at the State Capitol Mall in Salem, Oregon. In addition to honoring all military members, the event will also honor Vietnam veterans to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.
Oregon Governor Kate Brown and Maj. Gen. Michael E. Stencel, Adjutant General, Oregon, are scheduled to attend the ceremony. The public and the media are encouraged to attend.
The official ceremony will begin at 12:00 p.m. and will feature music from the Oregon Army National Guard's 234th Army Band and a Howitzer salute by the "Governor's Own" Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 218th Field Artillery Regiment. The ceremony will be followed by an F-15 flyover by the Oregon Air National Guard's 142nd Fighter Wing.
Military equipment from various units throughout the Oregon National Guard will be on display from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Armed Forces Day was originally created in 1949 to honor Americans serving in all branches of the U.S. military, and was designated as an official holiday in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy.
9. Links: Things to Think About & Things to Do
How A Billion Dollars Is Being Wasted In The War On Sugar https://hudson.org/research/13598-how-a-billion-dollars-is-being-wasted-in-the-war-on-sugar
Oregon health insurers once again seek significant rate hikes http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2017/05/16/oregon-health-insurers-once-again-seek-significant.html?ana=e_ptl_bn&u=wkiE5IyNb4HDxutujUayRl7bhJ3&t=1494970386&j=78183571
The Sun Perfectly Illuminates a Veterans Day Memorial Each Year http://nerdist.com/the-sun-perfectly-illuminates-a-veterans-day-memorial-each-year/


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This crescent moon pendant is perfect for the stargazers, the night owls, and the dreamers. A dark, moody labradorite adds to the nocturnal mystery of this piece, with its sterling silver bezel deepened by an oxidized finish. This pendant begs to be worn with your favorite little black dress, or your most enchanting outfit you own!
All weights pertaining to gemstones, including diamonds, are minimum weights. Additionally, please note that many gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty. View Gemstone Enhancements and Special Care Requirements for important information.
Sterling silver, also called fine silver, is a beautifully lustrous cool-toned precious metal favored in fine jewelry among other products. The most reflective of all metals (excluding mercury), sterling silver looks stunning by itself and brings out the best hues in an array of colorful gemstones.
Sterling silver can be polished to a higher sheen than platinum. In fact, Ag, the chemical symbol for silver, comes from a word that means "white and shining." The surface of silver can boast that shiny, polished appearance, or can be brushed, satin, matte, sandblasted, antiqued or oxidized (chemically blackened).
In order to be called sterling silver, a metal must be made up of a minimum of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy (meaning other metals), including but not limited to copper and nickel. The alloy is added to pure silver to make the metal more durable, tougher and harder. Sterling silver is designated a fineness of "925." Pieces with sterling silver may be marked "sterling."
Finishes on Sterling Silver
Finishing, or plating, is a common treatment with sterling silver. Popular types of plating are rhodium plating, gold plating and anti-tarnish plating. Plating is used to extend the life and sheen of the jewelry. After sizing or buffing a piece of jewelry with a machine, it must be re-plated to restore the finish.
Caring for Sterling Silver
Sterling silver becomes tarnished as the result of a natural chemical process that occurs when sterling silver is exposed to chemicals in the air, rubber, wool and latex. Humidity also plays a role in accelerating tarnishing. It's easy to keep your sterling silver sparkling, though, by taking a few steps to prevent tarnish and other wear and tear.
Labradorite is a beautiful mineral whose charm is not fully noticed and may be overlooked if not viewed from the proper position. Generally a gray to smoky black color, it displays a strong iridescence when cut correctly. In fact, labradorite's value increases with the skill of the lapidary and strength of the iridescence. Ranking a 6.0-6.5 on Mohs Scale, its name is derived from Labrador, Canada, which is the main source of the stone. Modern folklore says that labradorite brings forth each person's strengths, originality and ability to relate to others.
About the Collection:
Artisan Jewelry by renowned designer Samuel Behnam is comprised of designs inspired by nature, history and art from around the world. Many designs feature lavishly detailed hand-engraving, carvings and settings, and glow with 18K gold accents, quality gemstones and diamonds.
After Samuel creates the designs for each piece, they are crafted by trained jewelry artisans in Bali, India, Hong Kong and Thailand. Each item is a unique heirloom to be treasured and worn as a work of art. Create your own unique look with the timeless presence of designer sterling silver jewelry.
About the Guest
Award-winning designer Samuel Behnam, creator of Artisan Jewelry by Samuel B, brings more than 30 years of art and jewelry experience to his collection. He draws inspiration from his love of art and decades of extensive travels around the world. In addition to maintaining centuries-old design techniques, Samuel's focus is to combine the highest quality materials with unparalled craftsmanship.


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- Recruiter
- Day Lewis Pharmacy
- Location
- Wiveliscombe, Taunton
- Salary
- to £45,000 depending on experience
- Posted
- 16 Oct 2019
- Closes
- 31 Jan 2020
- Ref
- Pharmacist- WIV
- Role
- Community Pharmacist
- Sector
- Independent, Large Multiple
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
If you want to work for a Pharmacy business that lives by their core values, then look no further!
Day Lewis Pharmacists are at the forefront of our business; working to deliver excellent first hand healthcare and services to the surrounding communities, whilst keeping our core values at the heart of this.
Day Lewis Plc currently have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacist to join the team at our Wivelscombe Pharmacy.
To be considered candidates must have proven management experience and have strong interest in developing services and building excellent relationships with GP Surgeries.
Day Lewis Plc strives to employ Pharmacists who are confident in their abilities and who thrive on delivering professional and outstanding customer care. Excellent teamwork is essential to succeed in Day Lewis and our Pharmacists lead the way in delivering excellent services within the dispensary and the branch itself.
Our Pharmacists play an active role in mentoring and engaging their Pharmacy teams to provide outstanding clinical knowledge and building fantastic relationships with everyone the team encounters internally and externally.
- Overall management and responsibility of the branch including dispensing, checking and providing clinical services such as MUR's and NMS.
- Ensuring every member of the team has strong relationships with patients, GP Surgeries and health care professionals.
- Lead the management of a professional and productive team.
- Delivery of company targets, staff management and patient safety.
- Deliver and demonstrate the Day Lewis working core values.
Our pharmacists not only serve the community but are a part of the community and have enthusiasm and drive. They have a track record for developing relationships with other healthcare professionals and provide excellent standards of service, which is reflected in customer satisfaction surveys.
Day Lewis is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equality of opportunity and to the elimination of unlawful discrimination in employment.
If you are successfully invited to an interview, please let us know about any adjustments you may need to participate in our recruitment process.
The Day Lewis Group is an award-winning family business, consisting of one of the largest independent pharmacy chains in the UK and Europe. Owning and running over 300 pharmacies nationwide today, Day Lewis employs circa 3000 people. The business has advanced from being a traditional retail pharmacy business, into a patient-centred service provider continuing to be on a journey of growth.
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Student journalist Michael Duenkel did a nice job for the Fourth Estatee in offering a comprehensive overview of the safety factors that figure into cancelling classes. He also looks at the ways the University communicates this news, including (and here's another plug for an important service) the GB Alert text-messaging system. Read more.
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The official site for UW-Green Bay News and Features
- You are here:
- UWGB Home
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- In the news: our recent snowstorm and the use of GB Alert
- Marketing and University Communication, CL 820
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- (920) 465-5502
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- Connect with UWGB: facebook twitter flickr youtube
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on the device page on the left you will see the associated directory number (extension) click on that and look at the calling search space – that defines what partitions can be called and the route patterns are contained in those partitions. I usually name my CSS something defining like CO_LOCAL_CSS or CO_INTERNATIONAL_CSS so you can easily tell.
look under call routing for route patterns, those go into Partitions, which go into CSS's. these are all under call routing
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Working with our customers we always strive to realise the potential technology can bring and our success is measured by the impact and benefits our solutions deliver.
European Electronique is one of the UK's leading end-to-end technology solutions providers, with over 30 years' experience. We offer an extensive portfolio of products and professional services – everything from hardware and software through IT consultancy, network design and implementation to project management and outstanding service and support. Our 170-strong team of experts are always on hand to provide advice and assistance. This gives our customers easy access to a complete range of integrated solutions through a single experienced IT partner. Our customer base spans both private and public sector and a dedicated account management team is assigned to each organisation.
Our innovative solutions are created in partnership with first class technology vendors and the vision of our customers provides the foundation on which we build. Using Hybrid cloud technology we deliver integrated platforms and connect people with technology.
European Electronique's ecosystem of services covers the following areas:
Yolanta Gill has been a co-owner and Director of European Electronique since 1997. Born and educated in Poland, Yolanta moved to the UK after gaining a Master's Degree in Law at the University of Warsaw. Keen to add another string to her bow she studied for her MBA (Master's Degree in Business Administration) at Oxford before joining her husband, Mike Gill, founder of European Electronique, at the Oxfordshire based company. Following 10 years of joint management, Mike retiring, Yolanta subsequently took the helm of the company some 10 years ago.
Over the years European Electronique has grown into the flourishing, market leading professional organisation it is today with a turnover approaching £60m. Yolanta's drive, passion and determination has led the company to unrivalled success in delivering ICT infrastructure into many Public Sector organisations.
Although European Electronique is now a large, well established organisation with 30 years' trading history, the company still retains a very customer focused business approach. Being privately owned European Electronique is an agile, dynamic and bureaucracy-free organisation where all the Board members are actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business.


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Logo Animations by Yaroslav Kononov
Creating the perfect logo is a hard enough task, add animation into the mix and you've got a recipe for disaster. Luckily Ukraine-based graphic designer Yaroslav Kononov is skilled enough to when he's onto something good. He's created a collection of gorgeous animated logos ready to view on his Behance page.
Check them out below and head to Yaroslav's Behance page to see more of his work.


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Friday, August 05, 2005
dr. & mrs. colvin
I had a little trouble downloading the images so these are hacked-together Firework-ed screen captures, but they'll do for now. Photography purists, please look away. . . :)
The family -- Colvins (and Colvinsons) on the right, Carlsons on the left. In the past year I have gained two sisters. I have a very small family so this addition represents a 13% increase in family. Not bad huh? (If you count parents, grandparents, siblings, spouses of siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and cousin's spouses on BOTH sides of my family there's a whopping 17 of us -- and that's AFTER both weddings :)
The new Dr. & Mrs. Mark & Rachel Colvin
Getting ready to change their world forever
Happy happy
I had to include this one of Dave and Janie because it's so them. D & J are both crazy and they are some of my favourite people in the world. If you're going to road trip for 6 hours, road trip with these two. Trust me. They bring SpongeBob Squarepants and tell stories and sometimes let you help name the baby (did I mention that I'm going to be an Aunt in January?)
Happy parents. Dave got married last July, Mark got married this July so now Mom thinks I should get married next July so she gets the hat trick. I think maybe she just wants to be able to send all the anniversary cards at once :)
Mom and Janie and me
Rachel and Mark dacinging their first dance. . . awww. They picked "At Last" as a wedding song, a classic. Nice choice.
What set of holiday pics would be complete without a crazy self portrait? Janie and Jody both had husbands in the wedding party so we had a little time on our hands and Janie had a camera and well...
All in all it was a great wedding and I am very happy I was able to be there. I think I would have walked to Arizona to be there, but fortunately it didn't come to that. Congratulations you guys!
6 comments:
- andie said...
awwwww Mark looks so grown up! It must be the "Dr." in front of his name! Congratulations to them, and to you on your growing family!!
- Mom said...
What a great blog - where did you get those other photos from? and can I get copies?
Loved the pic of the Carlsons, Colvins and Colvinsons all together. Some fabulous photos of you too Claire.
About that wedding next summer, it doesn't have to be July!!!!!
- JAnie & DAve said...
Wonderful post! You looked awesome all done up for the wedding! Dave and i are working on getting our photos up. Still planning on trying out the flicker thing!
- Stefanie said...
Hey Claire, great looking family! And GREAT dress!! Were you thinking of that famous line "Have you SEEN this dress??!" ;)
- JAnie & DAve said...
We have a flickr account now, but i don't know what to do with it. I put all the Arizona pix on it, but i don't know how to share them with you. help!!!
- the salmon said...
great pictures claire! wow, you're going to be an auntie--
congratulations, now your family will grow some more :D
you look awesome in those pics too!


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It's Leap Year again! You know that it comes around every 4 years but do you know why? What are some of the traditions associated with the holiday? What do people do who are born on February 29th do -- that's got to be a little strange, right? What would happen if we decided to do away with Leap Year all together? Well, in honor of the day we thought we could help by answering a few of those questions and also provide you with a few fun facts you can share with your friends come February 29th.
First, we'll start with the Days of the Month Poem in Honor of Leap Year. I found 88 versions of the traditional Mother Goose Poem On the website LeapYearDay.com but this is Version 68:
30 days hath September,
April, June, and November.
All the rest have 31--
Just a minute, we're not done!
February's the shortest one.
With 28 most of the time,
but in Leap Year twenty-nine.
Leap Day Facts
~ Supposedly around the 5th century the tradition of women proposing men on Leap Day began. Folklore states St. Patrick officially set aside February 29th as the one day that women could break from tradition and propose marriage to their fella. Leap Day is not to be confused with Sadie Hawkins Day, which is November 15th.
~ Born on Leap Day? Lucky you! It is said that people born on February 29th posses special talents. What's yours?
~ There are a few issues with being born on Leap day, some Leap Year babies report that their parents wanted the birth date to be changed to either February 28th or March 1st. There have been some computer issues noted as well. When those born on Leap Day try to enter their birth date some programs won't recognize February 29th as a valid birthday! In addition, some folks have been teased and experienced licensing issues
~ The ancient Egyptians discover that the man-made calendar didn't match up with the solar year. The reason for this is because it takes the Earth a little longer that a year to make its way around the sun -- as noted on the Cliff.com website it exactly takes 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes and 46 seconds.
~ Also noted on that same website - is that leap year was to occur very four year but the Gregorian calendar implanted a more precise formula stating that only years divisible by four would be included. This meant that were divisible by 100 would not be included but those divisible by 400 would be. Confusing? Maybe, but it keeps us on track. At least for the next thousand years or so.