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The word costume is used to describe the different body types for this Drummer-Boy and the other yard decorations.This drummer boy is constructed using the basic-pattern-1 and adding the facials features and hat desired.
First you will have to make the Basic-pattern-1.
Fabric color depends on the costume. Suggested fabric would be a cotton polyester mix usually about $1.50 to 2.95 per yard. Double knit fabric is also good but make sure you can see light through it or it will not illuminate. A Drummer-Boy often wore light colored clothing with no adornments.
Fabric for face, remnant, usually 1/8 yard and miscellaneous colors for eyes mouth etc. The best fabric is the same as the body or felt can be used for eyes, mouth and nose…not for the face.
A piece of 8 to 10 gauge wire to fit the bottom and top of the costume, approximately 30 to 34 inches.
Five feet 1 inch PVC pipe,
One 3" toilet flange, one 3" to 1 ½ inch bushing and one 1 ½ to 1 inch bushing; all plumbing connections.
One male adapter, one female adapter, one "T" and three end caps all for the 1 inch PVC
One box 100 count outside mini lights.
Four metal tent stakes and four metal garden stakes.
Fabric comes in standard sizes…usually 45 inch width or 60 inch widths…some more some less but most 45 or 60.
For a 5 foot costume using the measurements in the basic-pattern-1
You will need 3 yards of fabric 45 inches wideYou will need 2 yards of fabric 54 inches or greater
The Drummer-boy is made very similar to the wise men but has a sewn on drum with hands holding the drum sticks instead of a gift. Make the basic-pattern-1 and add the following to create the face, hat and arms.
THE HEAD of the Drummer-boy
The head on the Drummer-boy is the same as the head on the small snowmen. The crown of the small snowman is used as the head piece. See making the crown on the child Snowman. hat instruction to make this pattern. Cut one.
TABS for the Drummer-boy
On the pattern paper, draw a 2 inch by 5 inch rectangle and cut out 4 pieces of body fabric. These will be your tabs to secure the costume to the ground.
Place all body and hat pieces on the selected fabric and cut out.
THE FACE for the Drummer-Boy
The face is an oval cut in half or a triangle with a very round point. Draw a line 6 inches long, make dot in the middle and draw a line 8 inches long forming a "T". Draw a line from the top of the 8 inch length to the end of the 6 inch side, then to the other 6 inch side…a triangle. Round the tip of the triangle forming the chin. Use the top of a lid as a form if necessary. Cut one.
My Drummer-boy does not have any facial features. I just have light brown skin as a face shape.
Put the top edge of the face on the top edge of one of the four body sections. The top of the face should be slightly smaller than the top edge of the body pattern. Only the top edges of the face should go over into the seam allowances. Pin in place and zig zag again around the face (or glue and let dry). Do NOT use fusible webbing to secure the entire face. Then turn your fabric to the wrong side and cut away the fabric 1/8 inch from the zig zag or glue that is behind the face. Zig Zag on the wrong side again or glue edges down securely. This creates a face that will illuminate when lit.
ASSEMBLE THE BODY for the Drummer-boy
Now assemble the body by sewing the two side pieces onto the face body piece and then the back piece onto the two side pieces. Use a serger to finish the edges or zig zag all raw edges together. If necessary, zig zag the edges twice. Remember the wind. The seams must be very secure.
Turn bottom of this body up ½ inch and press with iron. Then turn the edge up 1 inch again, press and sew. Leave about 3 inches open (don't sew) in the middle of the back piece. This makes a pocket for the wire that will hold the form of your body.
Fold the long ends of your tabs to meet at the middle and press, then fold in half and press. Sew together.
Fold each tab in half and place on the inside or wrong side of costume at each seam just above the pocket or hem stitching.. Sew on top of the pocket or hem stitching and sew securely in place. I sew across this 3 to four times to make sure it will stay. These will take a lot of abuse outside, so if you want your costume to last, make it secure.
Head for the Drummer-boy
The head on the Wise men, Drummer-boy, Joseph, Mary and the Shepard are all the same. The variations in color and added adornments come from you. The head simulates the wrapped head scarf of the Middle east.
The Top pattern piece will have a short gathered piece all the way around. On the sides of the head the scarf will cascade down and around to the other side. The circumference of the 8 ½ Top circle is approximately 22 inches. To add gathers add ½ of this amount to the length of this measurement; 33 inches. The gathered piece will be 1 inch wide when folded so 2 inches.
Draw a rectangle 33 inches long, 2 inches wide then add seam allowances (the ½ or 5/8 inch all the way around the rectangle). Cut out the pattern, then cut out one in fabric. Sew the short ends together, then fold in half with wrong side together and baste around the entire piece.
I didn't add the draped scarf to the drummer-boy but you can.
To add the draped scarf piece the measurement from one side of the head draped the distance the scarf is to hang to the other side of the head is needed. Each one of my costumes has a different drape but it does not have to be that way; they can be all the same. To add a drape that drapes under the chin of the face slight you will need at least a 24 inch long piece. The scarf width should be at least 6 inches, in this example we will be using 8 inches.
Draw a rectangle 24 inches long and 8 inches wide. Add the seam allowances. Cut out the pattern then cut out one in fabric. If you are using fabric the frays your will have to bind the edges of the long side of the drape. There is one of two ways to accomplish this. Serge the edges or press under ½ the long seam allowance then fold and press again the same allowance and sew. In this example it would be folding up ¼ inch, then fold on itself another ¼ inch and sew in place.
Baste the short side of the drape and pull to gather to about 6 inches or less. Pin onto the head of the Wise man on the side between the back side seam and the front side seam on both sides of the costume. Baste in place.
Divide the short gathered piece in four equal parts, then pull the basting on to match the circumference of the circle. Baste in place.
Baste around the outside edge of the circle. Divide the circle in four equal parts. Gather the edges. Match the four equal parts with the seams on the top of the body adjusting the gathers to be equal all the way around. Sew onto body. REMEMBER : there is a 1 inch seam allowance here.
Cut down the short gathered piece and the draped piece to about ¼ away from the seam. Zig zag or serge the edges of the one inch seam together leaving about 3 inches open in the back. A good idea, if not serging, to zig zag twice. This is the pocket for the wire.
ARMS for the Drummer-boy
My arms are simulated with trumpet sleeves with hands, drum sticks and drum sewn directly onto the costume.
An arm is a tube that trumpets at the end
TRUMPETED SLEEVE/ARM for the Drummer-boy
To make a trumpeted sleeve, cut a triangular piece. . The arm length is going to be approximately 2/3 the height of the body. 3 foot body is a 1 1/2 foot arm length that has seam turned ends already accommodated. Draw a line five inches long, mark a point 18 inches from the 5 inch line. Draw a 12 inch line centered just below the 5 inch line. Draw a line that connects the end of the 5 inch line to the 12 inch line on both sides. Add 3 inches to the length of the 12 inch line straight down. In other words do not extend the line outward to make a larger triangle but straight down. This is adding the hem to the sleeve/arm. Cut two, Turn under ½ inch one each end of the short side of the arm. Sew length wise to make a tube. Turn the bottom of the arm up 3 inches to form the hem of the sleeve/arm.
To make hand that holds something, trace around your own hand with your fingers and thumb together. Put a mark where the second knuckle is on both sides of the hand and slightly round the end between those two points making a fist looking hand. Add about 3 inches for the wrist. Cut two.
Draw a ½ inch rectangle about 8 inches long and add a small oval to the end of it. This is the drum stick. The stick will go through the slot you cut in the hand at an angle simulating movement of the drum stick to beat the drum.
Then position the arm about 1/3 down from the seam at the top in the middle of the side body piece and slip stitch to side piece.
Keeping in mind that the drum will go onto the front section of the costume, draw a rectangle the will fit centered in about the middle of the front about mid way down. This will be a 12 x 12 inch square. The make a slight curve on the top and curve into the square on the top, this is the top of the drum. Add a contracting color to the bottom curved area or add a trim that looks like a band on the drum. Add the same contrast to the bottom of the drum.Add diagonal line with a zig zag stitch or more decorative trim.
Position the drum toward the bottom/middle of the front piece. Zig zag in place.
Sew wrists to the inside of the sleeve with the seam down. Position the hands, one lifting upward the other down ward close to the top sides of the drum, pin in place. Position a drum stick under each hand with motion upward or down ward. Pin in place and zig zag starting at the wrist then around the hand and stick down toward the wrist again.
Put wire into one side of the pocket in the top of the Wise man. Move it through the pocket until it pops out the other side. Overlap the wire about 2 inches. Tape the entire 2 inch section the duct tape making sure to cover the ends of the wire securely with the tape. I use a white tape color.
Insert a wire in the bottom of the Shepard the same as above.
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After weeding through the gritty details of Rep. Paul Ryan's cheerily titled budget proposal, the Path to Prosperity, policy wonks have issued their first reviews of the plan. The good news for Ryan? "Prosperity" is viewed as a serious, thoughtful attempt to rein in federal expenditures and reduce the long-term federal deficit without the label of being an overtly partisan creation. It's been hailed, and not just by conservatives, as a realistic first step toward achieving the type of smaller government that Republicans like to envision but never seem to offer specifics about.
The bad news? For starters, Ryan's projections seem to rely on overly optimistic economic projections culled from a conservative think-tank that's made similar projection mistakes before. He's also "snuck in" an extension of the 2001/2003 tax cuts that will, as Slate's Jacob Weisberg put it, leave "$400 billion in annual deficits as far as the eye can see." And that doesn't even begin to touch the Democrat's newest talking point that the GOP plans to radically "scrap" Medicare and even sort of overturn Obamacare.
As The New York Times has noted in their easily digestible budget analysis, the actual "details remain sparse" about the long term savings for the plan. The Republican plan calls for $5.8 trillion to be cut over the next decade. "But the Republican projections could not be independently confirmed," the paper observed. Here's some of the biggest changes that proposal-combers have noticed, along with the questions that have arisen about Paul's "fuzzy" attention to a few details:
On Medicare:
According to Time's Kate Pickert, for all the hand-wringing over the "massive cuts" to Medicare, Paul has devoted only "three-and-a-half pages" to those changes. Ryan's proposal, she quotes directly from the Congressional Budget Office, would result in "most elderly people [paying more] for their health care than they would pay under the current Medicare system." Pickert writes: "Ryan's plan would vary subsidies to seniors based on income and health status – poorer and sicker beneficiaries would get larger subsidies. But the details of this are still unknown. Who determines the health risk and how is that translated into dollars?"
On Medicaid:
Block-granting to states. You'll hear that term bandied about plenty as the debate unfolds. More specifically: "The plan would reduce the Medicaid health-insurance program for the poor by more than $700 billion over the next 10 years by capping the open-ended program and allowing states more discretion over how to run it," explains Bloomberg. The Los Angeles Times has a pessimistic conclusion about this "experiment": "It is far from clear that market forces will hold down the nation's skyrocketing healthcare tab. It is equally uncertain that states will be able control Medicaid costs without stripping away benefits from millions of people."
On Social Security:
Paul's budget declines to push for changes to Social Security, but does call "for a special process to reform Social Security in which the President, working with the program's trustees, and congressional leaders would have to put forward a plan to restore solvency if the program is not sustainable," according to The Hill's budget analysis. The idea is that this process will spur the government officials to action by "not [allowing] lawmakers to ignore any longer the future challenges facing the program."
On Defense and the 'Little' Things:
Ryan still has the defense budget cut by $78 billion, which is the same as the Obama administration's prior proposal.. Meanwhile, "food stamps, farm subsidies, Pell grants for college tuition and other mandatory programs would be cut by $1.8 trillion," points out Bloomberg in a buried item in their analysis.
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The Bradford County Historical Society will host a free program entitled " Towanda's Silk Industry" scheduled for Friday, October 19, 2012 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Although the event is free to attend, participants are asked to register by calling 570-265-2240 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com. Donations are appreciated.
From the bales of silk thread to the weaving, dyeing and finishing of material – it all happened in Towanda. The manufacture of silk material was once a very important industry in the area. Many people from Towanda and surrounding towns had family members that worked not only in the silk mills but also in the dyeing and finishing plant.
Where were these mills and what happened to them?
This presentation will be presented by Elaine Engisch, a volunteer at the Bradford County Historical Society.
This program is part of the 2012 "Friday Night at the Museum" programming series that is held the third Friday of each month from May through October. Each event is held in the Great Room at the Bradford County Historical Society, located at 109 Pine Street, Towanda, PA. Free refreshments are provided at each program and the museum is open prior to the event.
This is the final program of the 2012 season.
The Bradford County Historical Society is a recipient agency of the Bradford County United Way. For more information about the society and its programming schedule, museum or research center, visit www.bradfordhistory.com or check out the Bradford County Historical Society Facebook page at facebook.com/BradfordCountyHistoricalSociety.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Friday, October 12, 2012
The Unusual Story of the Courthouse Square - Bicentennial Event - October 13
The next county bicentennial event is tomorrow, October 13, 1 p.m. at the Keystone Theatre. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door - $10. Proceeds benefit the preservation of Bradford County history. Reception at the Bradford County Historical Society afterward including refreshments and the release of the Bicentennial Edition of the book "History of Bradford County," by David Craft. Join us! "Fire, scarlet women, and government corruption combine to make a fascinating early history of the square."
Posted by Matt Carl, Manager/Curator on Friday, October 12, 2012
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Bradford County Historical Society Quilt Show, October 5th
BCHS is hosting a one day quilt show Friday, October 5, 12 noon until 7 p.m., in the Great Room at the museum. Twenty quilts of various ages, sizes and designs will be on display. Admission is free and donations are accepted. The museum exhibits will also be open. A quilt show will also be held simultaneously at the Ben Franklin Store in Towanda. Come and check out all the quilts and stick around for First Friday activities on Main Street beginning at 5 p.m. While you're in town, grab something to eat at one of the local restaurants. See you tomorrow!
Posted by Matt Carl, Manager/Curator on Thursday, October 04, 2012
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Temecula Rod Run is Here!
The City of Temecula proudly welcomes all car enthusiasts (novice and expert) to join us at the annual Temecula Rod Run in historic Old Town THIS Friday & Saturday, March 2 & 3, 2018. The festivities kick off on Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the Cruise Around Old Town up and down Old Town Front Street.
The excitement continues the next day on Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm with the Show And Shine. This free annual signature event is one of the longest running car shows in the West and draws tens of thousands of visitors and classic hot rods for miles. Mayor Matt Rahn states, "The Rod Run has become a signature event for our City. It's a celebration of our history and our love of the automobile. This is definitely something I look forward to every year!" Enjoy food vendors, sponsor booths, and remember to purchase your 2018 Temecula Rod Run gear! For more information, please call our Special Event Hotline at (951) 240-4268.
Radio 94/5 will be there again this year…stop by our booth and say "hi"….I will be there from 10AM til Noon on Saturday with goodies from ASAP Drain and Plumbing.
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Acceptable Use Policy for W4WC Repeaters
Repeater Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) implemented by N4FV Trustee of W4WC
Effective October 30th, 2017
The Andrew Johnson ARC, acting through its designated Trustee and officers will have the final say on any repeater systems operation and/or user access, as allowed by the FCC. This Policy may be reviewed periodically and revised. Users are responsible for reading, understanding, and adhering to this Policy. Conduct on the repeaters will be governed by this Acceptable Use Policy. Questions may be sent to the the Trustee email@example.com or Club President firstname.lastname@example.com.
Amateur Radio Operators are required to be "self-policing". Each user is expected to do this in two ways – by ensuring that their own conduct of operations is above reproach, and also exhorting and challenging other operators to use their best practice on the air.
FCC Regulation 97.101(a) provides: "In all respects not specifically covered by FCC Rules each amateur station must be operated in accordance with good engineering and good amateur practice. Section 97.103(a) provides "The station licensee is responsible for the proper operation in accordance with the FCC Rules." The ARRL booklet FCC Rules and Regulation for the Amateur Radio, 2014 edition, explains this Rule :
In addition, the ARRL book provides, at page 14, "[A] repeater owner or trustee may set more stringent standards for the use of their repeater[s] …than required by the FCC."
Those standards can be defined in any way the trustee/owner/chooses.
Repeater users should always remember that other members of the general public can monitor repeaters for any reason. If those people would be offended by the users language or conduct on a repeater, that language or conduct is objectionable.
The FCC Rules also requires that each repeater trustee/owner has the responsibility to require that each repeater it owns is properly used. This is accomplished by the actions of the W4WC's Trustee (acting as a control operator) and designated control operators. FCC Rule 97.105 provides: "The control operator must insure the immediate proper operation of the station, regardless of the type of control."
1. Always identify yourself according to the regulations. This means every ten (10) minutes and at the end of your transmission. This is not only AJARC's policy; it is also required by our license. It never hurts to give your station's call sign more than less. It helps other users know you are there if they are listening. When checking into a net or making an initial call, it is helpful to use phonetics.
2. Avoid lengthy conversations without pausing occasionally between transmissions. This in no way means keep the repeater quiet. On the contrary, the repeater is on the air to be used and we are very happy when it is busy. It does, however, mean that we all should remember to leave pauses so others can get in if they need to use the repeater.
3. Always yield the frequency to a breaking station (any station with emergency traffic). The pro sign "break" has a very specific meaning on ham radio. So if you hear it, then give them the frequency. If you use it, remember the importance of its use. Ham radio has saved many lives and you never know when it may need to save yours.
4. Yield existing conversations to recognized activities: Weekly Nets, ARES, public service events, etc.
5. Do not engage in political soap boxing or views on religious matters. These subjects are very personal to others listening and should be avoided. Do not engage in any personal antagonisms. Keep in mind that some conversations are best held in private. Hate speech or derogatory remarks directed at any person or group (political, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, etc.) are never allowed on AJARC related repeaters. Please keep that stuff to yourself, nobody wants to hear your personal rants over the airwaves.
6. Selling items OTHER than ham related equipment is not allowed, nor is conducting any business. This is not only our policy, it is prohibited by the FCC. As Amateur Radio operators, we are prohibited from gaining any pecuniary benefit from our operation of our amateur radio stations. When in doubt take it off the air.
7. W4WC repeaters are "G Rated" 24 hours a day. Watch your language. Sometimes slips happen. That being said there is a complete difference between an inadvertent slip and an intentional act. Avoid adult subjects. Many hams have children in the home and amateur radio is open to all ages.
8. If you hear stations jamming or interfering do not make any comments, ignore them! Do not antagonize those interfering! This is not going to make them stop. Contact one of the club officers or trustee via email or telephone to inform them of what is happening with dates, time, and nature of interference.


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sixties duotone turbulence megapack
Based on the previous turbulence base pack. All of the 64 colour combinations are added to pair with the previous duotone megapack.
Also made 64 separate sets of these filters, AND gradients too, however there is/was a bug in inkscape 0.91 preventing me from collecting the gradients in one file. It is already fixed by MC, when it will be part of the branch I'll make such a collection.
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Edited by Thomas L. Brewer, Stephen Young and Stephen E. Guisinger
In this seminal book, a distinguished group of experts pinpoint and rigorously analyse central topics in international business research. This volume will become a major reference tool for understanding the economics of multinational enterprise. The emphasis throughout is on a new dynamic research agenda, for theory, for empirical research and for public policy.
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About Yixing Aroma Set:
Aroma cup sets are used to experience the aroma and flavor of Gongfu-style brewed tea. Both cups are first filled and heated with hot water, then emptied. Prepared tea is poured into the tall 'scenting' aroma cup and the empty, shorter 'sipping' cup inverted over the top of the scenting cup. Held together, both are again inverted, placing the sipping cup on the bottom. As the scenting cup is lifted out of the sipping cup, air is pulled through the tea, trapping a 'mist' of the fragrant brew in the emptied cup. The scenting cup can then be rolled back and forth between the palms as you inhale its fragrance.
This elegant aroma cup set includes three pieces made of black yixing clay, with the cups glazed white inside so the color of the brew is visible.
Gongfu-Style Brewing:
The Gongfu style of brewing is native to Fujian province, China and Taiwan. The style encompasses several tea utensils, including a small teapot (usually around 3 to 6 ounces, though some may be larger), and is typically used to brew Oolong or Puer teas. The essence of the Gongfu style is to enjoy tea in a ceremonial setting that highlights the tea preparer's hospitality. The tea is prepared in small brewing rounds and is poured into a small pitcher, then into individual cups. The process is very engaging and exudes 'Cha Tao' – a term used to describe tea spirit.
For more on Gongfu brewing, including a demonstration of an aroma cup set, see the video below.
Tray: 4.75″ x 2.5″
Scent Cup: approx. 1.25″ diameter, 2″ high, 0.75 ounce capacity
Sipping Cup: approx. 2″ diameter, 1″ high, 0.75 ounce capacity


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Below are the stats for the Barnet Squad. It shows number of appearances (started and came on as sub), and goals scored. They are broken down into League and Cup games, with the totals on the right hand side. They are arranged in order of most League appearances, followed by FA Cup then League Cup, then Johnstone Paints Trophy, then alphabetical by surname. Own goals by the opposition are also shown in order to tally with the total number of goals scored.
Click here for players' career stats (at Barnet), which includes date of first senior appearance. It also has some notes on the sources and where players' names are not certain.
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First—and to deny this would be an exercise in stoicism beyond any reasonable measure—Sunny, the fourteen-month-old Portuguese water dog that the White House introduced last evening as the second First Dog, is completely adorable. In a short video, she joins Bo on the front lawn for a bout of rolling, romping, and chasing—the kinds of doggie stuff for which the Internet was invented, and in service of which it continues to thrive. The official White House photographer, Pete Souza, has taken some iconic photographs during his years following President Obama around the world, but he could do worse than being remembered for the one of Bo and Sunny lounging on the grass, tongues wagged in the same direction, with the Washington Monument in the background.
All of this is the reaction that the White House intends to create by introducing us to a lovable new creature: the decision generates, at once, both a feeling of normality (good, wholesome American families own pets) and an appreciation of exceptionality (only a family as handsome as this First Family could have dogs that look this good). Presidential pets, which is to say, mostly dogs—save for some cats and an odd cow, goat, or pygmy hippo—are a longstanding aspect of democratic political theatre, one that is mostly thought of in terms of its positive implications, with the idea that pets can only enhance the images of their owners. (Well, unless you put one on the roof of your car.) And, indeed, the famous pairings of President (or Presidential aspirant) and dog are remembered that way: Fala, a Scottish terrier, projected onto the disabled Franklin Roosevelt a sense of energy and fun; Checkers, a cocker spaniel, saved Richard Nixon's Vice-Presidential hopes; Buddy the Labrador was a key component of the attempts to rebrand Bill Clinton as a humbled family man in the aftermath of the Monica Lewinksy scandal.
In a 2012 paper entitled "Unleashing Presidential Power: The Politics of Pets in the White House," and published in the journal PS: Political Science & Politics, three professors at George Washington University tracked press mentions of First Pets in order to examine the hypothesis that Administrations showcase furry friends to burnish a President's image during times of war or scandal but keep them out of sight during economic downturns—the theory being that pets, sometimes a "reassuring public presence" during times of upheaval or war, are likely to trigger resentment if they are perceived to be "frolicking on the White House lawn in hard times." (The authors ultimately found that higher inflation and unemployment figures related to fewer pet mentions in the press, and that incidents of military action or Presidential scandal were correlated with greater pet coverage.) Forrest Maltzman, the lead writer of the paper and the owner of a Portuguese water dog named Moxie, suggests in an e-mail that "the purchase of Sunny reflects the improving state of the American economy," and adds that "given what is happening in Washington, the decision to secure a Portugese water dog makes a great deal of sense. Obama needs someone in Washington who will sit when told to sit and who can be distracted by chasing their own tail."
But not everyone is guaranteed to like a pretty dog with a perfectly rounded, curly coif. Most people have become sensitive to the ways in which an Administration may use the trappings of the Presidency—including its pets—to direct attention and shape public opinion. And Presidential pets have never been universally popular. While the public has never rallied together in outright dislike of a First Dog or Cat on its merits alone, these animals are perhaps best considered objects onto which people project feelings they already hold about a President.
Just last week, critics of Obama made special mention of the expensive travel arrangements that were necessary for his family to take its annual vacation to Martha's Vineyard. Of particular concern was the pricey conveyance of First Dog Bo on an MV-22 Osprey aircraft, which the Daily Caller reported cost ten thousand dollars an hour to operate. (Bo did not, contrary to the implication in some coverage, travel alone, but was part of a flight that included members of the Secret Service and White House staff, luggage, and journalists.) This wasn't the first time that a Presidential dog had been the center of a travel controversy. As Amy Davidson has noted, in 1944, a rumor was circulated that Roosevelt had dispatched a naval destroyer to retrieve his beloved Fala from the Aleutian Islands, where the dog was said to have been left behind. During Roosevelt's reëlection campaign, the story was spread as an example of his monarchical waste of taxpayers' money. (F.D.R.'s deft and funny rebuttal of the accusations was an example of superior political performance.) In both cases, the dogs became caricatures of how political opponents viewed the pets' owners. Whether you see Sunny as charming or imperious probably depends on what you think of Obama.
Yet there may be room for some dissonance: it must be possible to admire a White House pet while retaining some skepticism about its owner. There are surely conservatives who have made room in their hearts for Bo and Sunny (even if the former was a gift from Senator Ted Kennedy), just as liberals might have been swayed by the delicate love that George W. Bush displayed for Barney, his Scottish terrier, who spent eight years in the White House and died in 2012. Barney, after all, was the subject of one of Bush's beguiling paintings—which are startling in their humanizing power of a seemingly inscrutable man.
Roosevelt and Fala at the President's third inauguration in 1941. Photograph: Bettmann/Corbis.
Lyndon Johnson lifts a beagle by his ears in 1964. Photograph by Cecil Stoughton/LBJ Library.
Vice-Presidential candidate Richard Nixon at home with Checkers in 1952. Photograph: Bettman/Corbis.
Johnson in his pool with his grandson Lyn and Yuki in 1968. Photograph by Yoichi R. Okamoto/ LBJ Library.
George Bush on the White House lawn with his springer spaniel, Millie, and her puppies in 1989. Photograph: Corbis.
Obama and Bo in 2009. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.
Photograph by Pete Souza/The White House.


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- Developing emotional intelligence: personal power and social skills
- Developing the social and cognitive skills necessary for school success
- Achieving excellence in language and literacy
- Developing an engaged, reflective, inquisitive mind and appreciation of science
- Achieving excellence in logical/mathematical understanding
A Rich and Rewarding Childhood
- Happy days
- Wonderful relationships
- A World of experience
What are your teacher's qualifications?
All of our teachers have a minimum certification of CDA (Child Development Associate), ECE (Early CHildhood Education) degree, or Education or related Baccalaurate Degree. Associate Teachers possess either coursework or training and experience working with young children. In addition, all of our teachers undergo 40 hours of training mandated by the State of Florida, 40 hours of Bright Horizons Foundations for Success Training and annual in-service training hours.
Are meals provided at the center?
We provide two healthy snacks served with milk or juice each day. Parents provide lunch that is served with center provided milk.
Is there a playground on-site?
Our center has four playgrounds! One playground is dedicated to our youngest children, infants through two year olds. Another is dedicated to children ages three and above. We also have a basketball court and a sand and water playground. All of these playgrounds were designed with safety in mind and feature solid soft surfacing and Kompan play equipment.
Do you offer holiday care for school age children?
Yes! Our school age program is open to all children in grades K - 5 on days that school is not in session. Children will enjoy an active day including time in the gym, on the playground, in the computer lab and pool, as well as the school age classroom.
Do you offer after school programs?
Yes! We offer after school care, holiday care and summer camp for school age children. Our after school program serves children attending Hunter's Green, Turner, Pride and Clark Elementary Schools. Transportation is provided. Children enjoy all of our facilities including the gym, computer lab, playgrounds, classrooms, and pool!
Do you offer both full & part-time enrollment?
Yes, we offer both full and part-time enrollment options. The center is open from 7 am unitl 6 pm with half day, school day, and partial week enrollment schedules.
What age children do you serve?
Infants 6 weeks through PreK 5 year olds. School Age Children ages 5 through 12.
What kinds of programs do you offer for children?
Infant, Toddler & Two's classrooms for our youngest children ages 6 weeks through 36 months. Preschool, PreKindergarten and VPK classrooms for 3 to 5 year olds. School Age classroom for after school and school holidays.
What is Bright Horizons' process on checking the background of their employees?
Bright Horizons conducts a comprehensive background check on all prospective employees and frequent visitors. The background check consists of a county criminal record check for the past seven years performed in all counties that a person has lived, worked or attended school. In addition to the county criminal search, a sex offender search, OFAC search and a social security verification trace are also conducted. For all location employees, program licensing background checks required by the state are also performed.
Can I visit my child at the center anytime I'd like to?
Yes, Bright Horizons has an open door policy. You are encouraged to visit your child anytime.
What is The World At Their Fingertips?
Bright Horizons curriculum, The World at Their Fingertips, is our unique curriculum designed to engage children in active learning that prepares them for school while helping them achieve their individual potential and fostering a spirit of community. It includes curriculum elements such as Language Works, Math Counts, Science Rocks, ArtSmart, Our World and Well Aware that cross all age groups. Read more on information on our curriculum.
Are all staff trained in CPR and First Aid?
All Bright Horizons staff are trained regularly in CPR, even if not required by the state. First Aid is taught as required by state licensing agency/regulations so that you can feel confident that your child is safe and receiving the best care possible at our center.
I'm interested in applying for a job at this center. Is there someone I can contact?
For job listings and to complete the application process, please visit www.brighthorizons.com/careers.
Where can I learn more about other Bright Horizons locations?
To learn about our other locations, please find a child care center near you.
I'm not quite ready to enroll in the center but I am interested in continuing to hear about what is happening at the center. How can I get information more regularly?
We encourage any family interested in center information, regular updates and invitations to the many events we are planning, to contact us.
What is NAEYC accreditation?
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has developed standards to define and recognize quality child care programs. In order to be accredited, a child care program must meet a variety of strict criteria, including having a well-trained faculty, good staff-child ratios and group sizes, and a comprehensive curriculum, as well as meet stringent health and safety standards. The program must also provide meaningful opportunities for family involvement.
What is the relationship between Bright Horizons and The Partnership for a Healthier America?
Read more information about this relationship.
What if I'd like to enroll but the center doesn't have space available?
We suggest you register with Bright Horizons. You can select up to three locations to be registered at, including the center you are most interested in. By registering, you are confirming your strong interest in all three centers. We will add you to our wait list and you will be offered a space as soon as one becomes available. While waiting for a space to become available at your first choice location, many families will choose to enroll at their 2nd or 3rd choice temporarily until space becomes available at the center they are most interested in. In many centers, a child currently enrolled at a Bright Horizons location has priority over the general community so enrolling at another location will not only solve your care needs but will also give you additional priority in getting into your 1st preference. Our goal is to accommodate families as soon as space allows. During the entire process, we will keep in touch with you regarding your status.


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Getting maximum relaxation is the dream for everyone. All people want to get a break from the busy and stressful life. You can achieve this by escaping from the day-to-day works and spend some time with your family members and friends. Outdoor benches have a greater role in providing your greater relaxation. Thus, you can enjoy your days with your dear and near ones. But, you should purchase the finest outside benches to enhance your yard. You should consider certain important factors while purchasing outdoor benches.
10. Outsunny Modern Outdoor Patio
A sturdy hardwood and metal are used for constructing the Outsunny Modern Outdoor Bench. Solid legs and PVC back made this bench a safe place to sit and relax. It has a modern style, which perfectly fit the décor of your home or backyard. The size of this outside bench is 47-inches, which is ideal for your garden or path. The seat of this bench is composed of 5 hardwood slats, which is ideal for getting optimal support. The legs and back are constructed by using cast iron. The Outsunny Modern Outdoor Patio bench looks modern because of its black and teak color.
9. BCP Outdoor Patio Bench by Best Choice Products
The elegant beautifully designed BCP Outdoor Patio Bench is presented by Best Choice Products. This is a brand new cast aluminum patio bench of this company. The antique style of this bench adds elegance to your backyard or front. It has a metal frame, so it offers maximum durability. This is the perfect bench for relaxing in the outdoor weather. It has rose style design with backrest panel. The BCP Outdoor Patio Bench will stand out and complement your garden or décor. You can simply sit on this bench with a cup of coffee or by reading a book. Sitting back under the sun will be a great experience.
8. Patio Garden Bench by Best Choice Products
The Patio Garden Bench is a floral scroll back patio bench of Best Choice Products. This is a powder coated outdoor bench, which is perfect for adding elegance to your backyard or front. It has a steel frame that offers you maximum durability. You can use these benches in all environmental conditions. You can also assemble it very easily. This outdoor bench is tough, comfy, and solid. Therefore, you can improve the functionality and durability of Patio Garden Bench.
7. Latte Back Steel Bench by Imperial Power
The Latte Back Steel Bench by Imperial Power is one ofB00FJ4A1SS the best steel benches available on the market today. The length of this bench is around 50-inches. Thus, you can use it comfortably. High-quality stainless steel is used for manufacturing this bench. The bench gets lots of positive reviews from customers. It has powder coated steel tubing, black powder coating and cast iron frame. Thus, this bench is highly durable. You can also use this bench very easily. If you purchase the Latte Back Steel Bench by Imperial Power, you will never regret your decision.
6. Metal Welcome Bench
Leigh Country has designed the Welcome benches to provide you a warm feeling. This bench has an elegant design, so you can increase the beauty of your home and garden if you purchase these outdoor benches. It has a powder coated finish, thus it can prevent rusting and corrosion. It offers a smooth, nice, and friendly texture, so you can use this bench for years. The weight limit of this bench is approximately 550 pounds. The Metal Welcome Bench has a stylish powder coated finish, a reinforced back panel, and a comfortable seat. You can assemble this bench very easily because it arrives partially assembled.
5. Cast Iron Outdoor Patio Bench
If you want to purchase the best outdoor bench, the Cast Iron Outdoor Patio Bench will be your best choice. Durable steel frame is used for manufacturing this outdoor bench. This material is specially used for manufacturing this patio bench. Thus, you will get maximum comfort and convenience when you use this bench. The bench comes with all accessories and hardware. Therefore, you can install this bench in the most comfortable way. The Cast Iron Outdoor Patio Bench has a sturdy design. This is a lightweight bench, so you can move it from one place to the other very easily.
4. Rubbermaid Outdoor Patio Bench
This is a very stylish, dark-platinum themed bench, which is designed for outdoor use. The Rubbermaid Outdoor Patio Bench is really portable, durable and highly affordable. It can accommodate two adults comfortably. You can also assemble this bench very easily. This bench is compatible with patio cushions and it is free from creak or squeak. High-density polyethylene is used for constructing this outdoor bench. Thus, it will not rust and the shape of this bench will remain the same over time. This bench can withstand all weather conditions and it can prevent dent and leak. Thus, the Rubbermaid Outdoor Patio Bench is perfect for your patio or backyard.
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3. Lifetime 60055 Glider Bench
Stylish, sophisticated, and pleasurable is the simple definition of Lifetime 60055 Glider Bench. It is the perfect furniture for adoring in your garden area or patio. It showcases elegance and a charming appeal. Thus, it works perfectly well when you combine it with a dining table for making informal seating. This is ideal for enjoying dinners with your family on the patio. It has a trendy, comforting design. Premium quality steel is used for manufacturing this bench, so it offers long lasting durability. Light walnut wood finish, bronze steel frame, curved backrest, etc are the other features of this bench. The Lifetime 60055 Glider Bench has wide stats, thus water drains out very quickly. You can also maintain the overall appearance of this bench for years.
2. Suncast PB6700 Patio Bench
The Suncast PB6700 Patio Bench comes to you with some great features and functions. The storage capacity of this outdoor bench is around 50 gallons. It has a unique design, which allows you to store lots of your important gardening accessories inside this bench. You can also install this bench very easily. The overall installation process can be completed within 5 minutes. The installation process is very quick, thus the bench offers great quality to the users. Durable and long lasting resin is used for constructing the Suncast PB6700 Patio Bench. Therefore, you can use this bench for many years. The beautiful taupe color of this bench is the major attraction for many users.
1. Keter Eden 50
The Keter Eden 50 is the #1 in this list because of some interesting benefits that are offered by this outdoor bench. It is a very popular and well-known bench because of its beautiful appearance and design. The performance of this bench will surely impress you. This bench can also provide you the most comfortable experience. Thus, this is the best outdoor bench for all types of customers. The maximum weight capacity of Keter Eden 50 is up to 700 pounds. It has a beautifully contoured design. Thus, it is ideal for back and armrest. Incredible design and beautiful look are reasons behind the popularity of this outdoor bench. It comes in a beautiful brown color that is interesting for most people.


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March 19, 2015
Electric vehicles are cool, research shows. Literally.
A study in this week's Scientific Report by researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) and in China add more fuel to the already hot debate about whether electric vehicles are more environmentally friendly than conventional vehicles by uncovering two hidden benefits.
Jan. 27, 2014
Inland fishing – the powerful yet quieter sister to the large, salty marine aquaculture powerhouse – has gained what experts say is a much-needed visibility boost this as the first partnership between Michigan State University (MSU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations goes on in Rome.
Jan. 13, 2015
A new Michigan State PhD student began her research career digging into the world of microbes in the soil to understand what it takes to nurture a repurposed prairie back to health -- a deep topic.
Inland fishing – the powerful yet quieter sister to the large, salty marine aquaculture powerhouse – is gaining what experts say is a much-needed visibility boost. At the Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability, members of University Distinguished Professor Bill Taylor's group are looking at how fish habitat and fish production are directly linked to human systems locally and globally.
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July 21, 2014
As science identifies more and more connections between important -- but often seemingly unrelated -- phenomena that span the globe, it's showing us how tightly wound the Earth is. Indeed: the drivers of climate change, food security and wildlife conservation wrap around the globe like stitching binds a baseball.
Jan. 26, 2014
A renowned expert on social-economic sustainable development and rural issues in China will deliver a lecture Monday, March 3, on campus.
Tiejun Wen, executive dean of the Institute of Advanced Studies for Sustainability at Renmin University of China, will present "China's Eco-Civilization and Sustainable Development: Characteristics and Challenges" at 4 p.m. in Room 105 Manly Miles Building, 1405 S. Harrison St., East Lansing.
Dec. 19, 2013
As China increases its forests, a Michigan State University (MSU) sustainability scholar proposes a new way to answer the question: if a tree doesn't fall in China, can you hear it elsewhere in the world?
Blogger: Marielle Peschiera: Master's student
I am part of the first cohorts of graduate students participating in the MSU and University of Puerto Rico partnership. MSU in coordination with UPR fund Puerto Rican graduate students to take classes at MSU and conduct research in Puerto Rico on issues relevant to environmental assessment and management of the Island's resources. Here at Michigan State University, I am part of the Center for System Integration and Sustainability in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife.
Center for Systems Integration and SustainabilityMichigan State University115 Manly Miles Building1405 S. Harrison Rd.East Lansing, MI 48823, USA
(517) 432-5025
The Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability at Michigan State University integrates ecology with socioeconomics, demography and other disciplines for ecological sustainability from local, national to global scales.
Coupled Human and Natural Systems (CHANS) are integrated systems in which humans and natural components interact. CHANS research has recently emerged as an exciting and integrative field of cross-disciplinary scientific inquiry to find sustainable solutions that both benefit the environment and enable people to thrive. Visit CHANS-Net, the international network of research on coupled human and natural systems, for information and ways to engage.


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A recent decision of the High Court offers some useful guidance on the appropriate time for a defendant to bring an application to strike out proceedings for delay or want of prosecution and also considers the merits of serving a "holding" Statement of Claim pleaded in general terms.
In Boliden Tara Mines Ltd v Irish Pensions Trust Ltd, the High Court agreed to extend time for the delivery of a Statement of Claim, notwithstanding the passing of seven years since the proceedings were served on the defendant. In the ordinary course, a plaintiff will deliver a Statement of Claim with the plenary summons or within 21 days of a request by the defendant. The judge accepted that the plaintiff's delay was inordinate and inexcusable. However, she refused to strike out the proceedings on the basis that the defendant did not bring a motion to strike out the proceedings at the appropriate time and had, in a sense, acquiesced in the delay.
The courts are generally slow to strike out proceedings and careful consideration is required before embarking on an application to strike out. While each case will depend on its own facts, it seems clear from this decision that if a plaintiff serves a Notice of Intention to proceed after a prolonged period of inactivity and then fails to progress the proceedings, the defendant should review the history of the proceedings to determine whether there are any grounds to dismiss the claim. If there are any such grounds, the defendant and his legal team should act without delay.
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Welcome to the Sacramento branch of the Penhall Company, your number one provider for concrete solutions. Here at the Sacramento branch, we service California's capital and all of the Central Valley. Unsure if we do work in your area? Give us a call today and find out! We have a number of branches within the Central Valley and Bay Area which can provide you with exactly what you're looking for.
Penhall Services in Sacramento
Here at the Sacramento branch, we work closely with our sister branches in San Leandro, Santa Clara, and Reno to provide Central and Northern California with top-notch concrete solutions. As a member of the nation's largest concrete solutions provider, Penhall Sacramento has the resources and expertise to get your job done right – the first time. While we have the capabilities to handle the largest projects, such as full scale demolition, we also have the finesse to turn right around and cut an egress window for a home renovation project. Regardless of job size or complexity, Penhall has got you covered. We offer a wide range of services, including concrete cutting, coring, grinding, grooving, demo, and non-destructive ground penetrating radar (GPR) scanning.
Here at Penhall Sacramento, we specialize in concrete grinding and grooving. Need to groove a highway? Want some corrective grinding done on your street? We can take care of that for you, here at Penhall. We have a yard stocked full of diamond and compressor trucks and grinders and tankers ready to assist you with whatever you may need.
Penhall has the experience and know-how to add value to any job you may have. Here at our Sacramento office, our operators have over 10 years of experience on average, with over a quarter of them boasting 15 years or more! Not only that, we have a full Estimating Department that is ready to help you. When you work with Penhall, you get quality and reliability. We're known for our good safety management and dedication to the job. One of our main focuses is to keep the wellbeing of you, your team, and your jobsite safe and secure, and no one does it better than Penhall.
Whatever job you have, regardless of the equipment, skill, or expertise needed, Penhall has the service for you. Contact us today for all of your concrete cutting, coring, demo, and scanning needs. Be sure to ask about our concrete grinding and grooving services – we're one of the best around. Call us today for a free quote!


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Normal (Something More #1)
by Danielle Pearl
Release date:August 11th , 2014
Genre: New Adult/ Contemporary Romance
Book Summary
the kind of situation most people would dread. Starting at a new high
school, in the middle of my senior year, in a new town, in a new state. I
know no one. No one knows me. That's what I'm counting on.
year ago, Aurora "Rory" Pine was just a normal teenage girl - just as
sweet and naive as the fairy tale princess she was named after.
But this isn't a year ago.
is broken, and now suffering from a debilitating anxiety disorder,
wrought with precarious triggers, she moves across the country to escape
the source of her troubles. Her plan is anonymity, but that's easier
said than achieved for the new girl having a panic episode outside of
calculus. The worst part? There's a witness - and a gorgeous one at
Sam is a walking trigger for Rory. Incredibly handsome,
built like the star athlete he obviously is, and undoubtedly popular,
Sam outwardly represents everything Rory despises about high school. But
as the fates keep throwing them together, a connection sparks that
neither ever expected, and certainly couldn't ignore.
But Sam has
issues too, and Rory's past won't just stay in the damned past. When
friendship evolves into something deeper, can a girl utterly destroyed
by the worst kind of betrayal and a boy battling demons of his own ever
have a normal relationship? Is that even what they want? Find out in
NORMAL, a gritty story of trust and abuse, heartbreak and salvation, and
if they're lucky - love. This is not a flowery romance - not for the
faint of heart.
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My Thoughts
another book cover that threw me—from the cover, I thought the story
was going to be about something else. I really do have to stop judging
books by their covers. Now with that said, I do want to say this was an
awesome read. So don't let this cover fool you. Rory's (Aurora) story is
no sweet Chick-Lit. Rory, Sam and Cam's story is gritty, a little dark,
beautifully heart-touching with a steamy hot romance. No, there's no
triangle romance between these three. I felt like I had to include Cam
with Rory and Sam, because his part in this story will touch and rip
your heart to shreds. Danielle Pearl has written an amazing New Adult
story with so many fantastic characters. I love that while the main
characters Rory and Sam's romance is the main romance, there was also
two more romances we get to see with Tuck and Carl (Carleigh) and Tina
and Andrew.
Now why I say Rory's story is gritty; this is
because of Robin (Robin is Rory's ex-boyfriend.) This guy takes someone
beautiful like Rory and destroys ever bit of the beauty within her. But
then you have a traffic guy like Sam who falls in love with Rory and
still sees the beautiful strong girl she is and wants to help give back
those beautiful pieces to Rory, to show her she's stronger than her
Normal's storyline is base around college football with
all the gorgeous guys being on a college football team. So that right
there was a huge plus for me. Because I love sports romance, especially
when it's about hot football jocks. Gotta love those quarterbacks and
yes, Sam is the sexy, gorgeous team QB and the team's captain.
is a series, so I'm waiting anxiously for the second book with Rory and
Sam to find out how their romance is going to survive the ex-boyfriend
problem. Normal is one of those amazing books that will totally take you
by surprise with its in-depth storyline and a beautiful, hot romance. I
recommend Normal as a must, must read.
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Here's the scoop:
Who: Scott and Emma (That's us!)
What: Getting married (No joke!)
When: Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 5:30 pm
Where: Museum of Science, Boston, Massachusetts
Why: Love is awesome! So is cake!
Please arrive near-abouts 5:30, as we'll be starting the ceremony at 6:00. After we say lovey-dovey words to each other, please stick around for yummy food (fried chicken! mac n' cheese!), tasty drinks, and silly dancing.
You can park for free at the Museum of Science or take the Green Line all the way to the Science Park stop. The museum itself is just a hop and a skip from the station.
Also, children are very welcome. In fact, we have access to free one-day passes to the museum for our entire guest list, so if you or your family would like to do some scientific exploration that weekend, let us know!
No gifts are necessary or expected, but if you just can't resist giving us a token of your love, check out the places where we're registered on the "A Note About Our Wedding Registry" link to the right side of the page over there. I'm not quite sure how this registry thing works (never done this before!), but I think that at both sites, you can search for either Scott's or my full name and our registry should come up. If this isn't working, let me know.
With family near and far, not to mention the fact that Scott and I are about to embark on our move to Columbus, this here website will be Grand Central. Stop in to say howdy and check out things are coming along!


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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Signy Research Station. While the BBC has already covered "Christmas at the end of the world" I thought I would share some photos from the festive period. Not much really changes on BAS bases at this time of year, its the middle of summer here and the middle of our work season. We do get Christmas day and Boxing day off as well as New Years day but all this really means is we have to fit what we normally do into a shorter week.
Finally some brief spells of good weather in the middle of our summer.
Despite it being Christmas Tim and I still need to go down to the Gourlay peninsular every two days and count the penguins. This photo was taken for the BBC to show our Christmas spirit.
"Family" Christmas Dinner. Not really any different to Christmas dinner in a lot of homes in the UK.
The locals sleeping off Christmas dinner.
Despite it being mid summer we did manage a Christmas sledging adventure on the icecap.
Skidoo accessed sledging – way better than walking up the hill yourself!
Straight after Boxing day Tim, Matt and I headed to the west coast of the island for two days to count the Southern Giant Petrels. Despite being massive these birds are very skittish and are currently in decline. We needed to count how many of the birds where on eggs in their colonies. The colonies are spread over the whole of the west coast so it was great to explore some of the more remote parts of the island. The actual survey was quite depressing as at times we were passing through colonies with thirty nesting pairs with not a single egg. The circled areas are colony sites.
Trying to get close enough to see if the birds have eggs without disturbing them is pretty difficult. The white or "spirit" bird is on some eggs but the rest are getting ready to fly.
We also went back up to North point to recount the Gentoo chicks. We had previously counted them but slightly too early as not many had hatched. They are probably my favourite of the penguin chicks
Part of the reason we had counted at the wrong time before was because some of the gentoos had laid much earlier than others. Some of the chicks are massive already!
We also had some unexpected visitors just after Christmas. Some Norwegian krill fishermen came to say hello. Unfortunately as we're a Research Station they arent actually allowed to visit the base unannounced so this is Matt seeing them off. We did manage to chat to them for a wee while and allow them to photograph the elephant seals.
Snow petrel nesting not far from base. Despite all the focus on Penguins there are some other amazing birds on Signy.Elephant seals wrestling. Elephant seals are a bit gross on land but its great watching them carry on in the bay outside the front door.


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It looks like a new restaurant that features Thai food may be on its way to Cambridge.
According to a license commission agenda page within the city's website, Pineapple Thai Cuisine, LLC has applied for a common victualler license to operate on Cambridge Street in Inman Square, with the address indicating that it plans to take over the space where Cafe Restaurant Lisboa had once been. Very little is known about the 26-seat restaurant other than the fact that it is looking to be open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and dinner only on Sunday, so stay tuned for updates. (It is also not known whether it will be called "Pineapple Thai Cuisine" or whether this is just the name of the parent company.)
The address for this proposed Thai restaurant in Inman Square is 1108 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139.
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New Thai Restaurant Coming to Inman Square
It looks like a new restaurant that features Thai food may be on its way to Cambridge.


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The ChristianTrade board voted to be consolidated into CBA last month. Stay tuned for more information. Visit the CBA website for details.
ChristianTrade becomes part of CBA
Posted in ChristianTrade, Communication, Digital Age, Uncategorized
Nurture National Writers
There are only a few Christian publishers in Zimbabwe. Most often, it is churches who publish materials of interest to their members, asking known authors to write on specific topics, or publishing translations. Such practices do not allow for developing national writers, but doing so is in a publisher's best interest in the long run. National writers benefit publishers and their target audiences. How can publishers help prospective writers to develop their skills? More here!
Posted in Africa, Writing/Editing
Tagged Barbara Nkala, Zimbabwe
CAVA Serves the Church
Christian Audio Visual Action, known as CAVA, partners with churches and other Christian organizations to enable believers to evangelize in Southern Africa. CAVA seeks to produce relevant and affordable literature and audio-visual material. Based in Harare, Zimbabwe, the ministry has ten staff members, eight of whom are involved in publishing. More here!
Tagged Liena Hoffman, Zimbabwe
Your Turn 5 [Print on Demand]
This issue of Cook Partners offers four very different approaches to print on demand publishing. Whether you are engaged in it or not, the following questions will help you and your staff when you plan for the future. More here!
Posted in Leadership/Management, Printing, Publishing
Tagged Kim Pettit
Your Turn 4 [Practical Exercises]
Use the following group discussion questions to lead a brainstorming session with your employees. You might be surprised at the results! More here!
Posted in Leadership/Management, Publishing
Tagged Exercises, Kim Pettit
Your Turn 3 [Niche Publishing]
Niche is a word derived from French (nicher, to nest) and, before that, Latin (nidus, nest). Among the definitions listed at Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary lists the following definitions are used in this issue to apply to the work we do as publishers: "a place, employment, status, or activity for which a person or thing is best fitted" and "a specialized market." Are you the publisher best fitted for your niche? How do you reach niche markets? The questions below may help you think more deeply about niches and what they mean to your company. More here!
Posted in Leadership/Management, Publishing
Tagged Kim Pettit, Niche
Your Turn 2 [Brain-Storming Session]
Whatever may be the language of your books, the following questions may help you lead a brainstorming session with your employees. More here!
Posted in Leadership/Management, Publishing
Tagged Brainstorming, Kim Pettit


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Feb 5 2014
Recruitment Software to Make Recruiting Process Easier
It is so great if the business that you started a few years ago has developed so great. Indeed, it is not only about how you are able to make more money. But you should also know that you are able to open job vacancy to the people. If you are not aware about it, you have played role in fighting against unemployment which has become so severe lately. Yes, you need to be grateful if your business has become so great. If it is necessary, you should start recruiting the people to become your employees.
This kind of thing is totally important because whenever your business has grown, there are more things to cope with. Things will be a lot much more complicated. That is why it is impossible for you to handle those things on your own. The help from your employees is what you want and need. However, whenever you are trying to cope with the recruitment, you will realize that it is not really that easy. One of the matters that must become your concern is about the tracking. It might not be that easy to track down the applications, the contacts of the job seekers, and also to manage the recruitment so everything can be done properly, effectively, and cheap. If you are not really that good in taking care of the recruitment, it will be time consuming and can be quite expensive. You surely do not want to experience such condition, right?
For this matter, you can actually use the help from technology development. There is a kind of recruiting software which can make things a lot much easier for you and more manageable. The software from Zoho.com is the best alternative for you. Almost all things related to the recruitment process can be done by using this software. Once you have used it, you can find that the recruitment can be done in a lot much more effective way. Therefore, if you want to get rid of the trouble, you need to get the software as soon as possible. Indirectly, the use of the software from Zoho.com can play role in improving the quality of your business to be even more.


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Words by hand catalogs and preserves the handwritten word, from today and yesterday. Handwriting is disappearing and this is one way to keep it visible for all of us to enjoy.
Vintage Hat
This isn't exactly our normal kind of handwriting, but I'm guessing Ms. Morgan's logo is based on her actual signature so I'm counting it! These labels were inside a vintage hat found in a flea market.
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"Listening is an act of love"
I recently returned from a wonderful vacation road trip during which I had some good time to listen to a variety of the life all around me. I realized again how important listening is to me, how important listening is to engaging life fully, how important it is to connecting to others, to creating harmony in close relationships. Saying this seems like I'm stating the obvious, but I witness a lot of struggles in listening – and not being listened to is one of the primary complaints I hear from couples about their relationship. David...read more
Lessons from a Sitting Duck
For three weeks this early spring we watched a mallard duck sit on her nest under a bush outside our front door. A pair of ducks has come the last several springs to this same spot. I don't know if it is the same pair, but the same thing happens every year – the local raccoons discover the nest one night and have a feast on the eggs. It's not a pretty sight in the morning to come out and see the egg shells scattered around the front yard. And I can feel pretty upset about this whole annual event. I want to keep the ducks from nesting here. I...read more
Becoming a Heart-ist
Have you ever needed to face or do something and you didn't know where to begin? Or were handed a project that you didn't know anything about? Or were given a life challenge and wondered how you would get through it? The truth is something of this nature comes up in our lives every day. If we get tangled in fear and decide we just can't do it, our lives continue on their familiar routine route and we ignore the inner niggling tickle that inevitably arises in a louder form at midlife signaling the need for some change. I talk to people every...read more
A New (Old) Spin on Things
Life is change… suddenly sometimes… slowly other times… but changes for sure. I work with change, assisting others to make changes for the better, in their relationships, personal, and work lives. I face my own changes each day as I look in the mirror, as I engage with loved ones and friends. As I move through my day I think I have a good and mindfully informed relationship with this fact of change. A few weeks ago on an ordinary morning as I was a few minutes away from leaving my house for the day, my husband told me he was...read more
Helpful Questions for the New Year
We all need some help at times and good questions can be most helpful when we're beginning anything. So I'm beginning this New Year with "wonder" questions which are the kind of questionsread more
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Gratitude or Entitlement?
Gratitude or Entitlement? "If the only prayer you ever said in your life was Thank You, it would be enough." – Meister Eckhart On an early morning walk during a recent weekend retreat, I felt a strong impulse to get to a high point on a hill as quickly as possible. It was the kind of urge that felt like it had a message in it. Rather than find a path to the top, I scrambled through tall prairie grasses and dried brambles. Once I reached my destination I realized what message was in the urgency I felt. Laid out before me in the eastern...read more
Is Life like a balloon ride?
Is life like a balloon ride sometimes? "I can only control the up and down, I can't control the direction we go in." – Jerry, the balloon pilot Taking a vacation break last month had me thinking about the nature of time and about using life more deliberately. This wondering came from hearing someone say they wanted to leave this life all used up. That captured my attention. What would that mean? How would that look? Would I use my time differently? Then I did something this past weekend that gave some response to my questions. . I had...read more
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I've been thinking about possibility… about bringing an attitude of possibility to whatever comes up during the day. Possibility thinking involves experiencing something and asking yourself some "wonder" questions like, "I wonder what might be another way to handle this?" or "I wonder what other thoughts I could have about this?". It involves opening up to what wants to happen rather than trying to direct the course of things with old patterns and interpretations. For example, close relationships can suffer under the weight of old conflict...read more


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15 Dead-On 'Game of Thrones' Impressions
Brace yourselves. Impressions are coming.
From Tyrion Lannister to Samwell Tarly, YouTube impressionist Steve Love performs some of the most spot-on impressions of Game of Thrones characters to ever grace the Seven Kingdoms.
Sadly, female characters like Arya Stark and Daenerys Targaryen were left out, but hopefully Love is working on getting his "Dracarys!" just right.


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Series: Sunset Glade Panthers #3
on 09 October 2015
Genres: Adult, Romance, Paranormal, Fantasy & Magic
Format: eBook
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Mahyem. Magic. Old curses. New passion. Just another day in Sunset Glade where danger and desire run rampant through the swamp.
Weird things always happen when Elena visits her Aunt Bea in Sunset Glade. She never thought much of the mysterious occurrences until her elderly aunt asks her for a visit. Elena freaks when she hears that the family secrets Bea wants to tell her about involve magical powers and a decades-old curse.
Benny has lived his entire adult life as a sasquatch. Cursed to look like a monster, he's been unable to socialize with anyone other than his brother — until recently. Until he found her. The one woman who saw through his exterior and treated him in a way no one had in years — like he was human.
Despite their differences, Benny and Elena are drawn to each other, admiration and attraction growing until their chemistry can no longer be denied. Even as a chance at love begins to bloom, a malicious presence in the swamp rises and threatens all they've worked for. Soon the fate of many rests on Benny and Elena's shoulders, and they'll have to fight to save the town, their lives, and so much more...
I took part in Amelie Hunt's Arc Wave promo. Whoever signed up was given (for an honest review) five series of three books each of ARC's from five different authors to read and review by October 9th. These are all novellas and I was a little stumped on how I was going to do up the reviews, but decided to break them into five posts with each having all three books by the same author.
So let's get started!
Blaze is the 3rd book in the Sunset Glade Panthers series by Sennah Tate.
I thought this was a great ending to the series. I love Ben! It's the very first time I've read about a sasquatch and he's the most adorable one EVER!!! Plus we got to meet Elena who turns out to be a wicked force to be reckoned with and it doesn't hurt that she's freakin' adorable!
The characters from the first two books comes together in this one for an epic battle and it did not disappoint.
Honestly, I have not read anything by Sennah Tate before this series and I'm a fan. I love the different world in the swamp that she's created. It's fresh but dark enough to be mysterious. Her characters are all great too.
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I loved it! I'll be keeping an eye out for Sennah Tate in the future.


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People love to play reel pokies. The good old three reel pokies machines are still popular, but they have morphed from mechanical devices to digital ones.
Perhaps the newer generation can appreciate these more. After all, almost every single device they use is digital. They are used to it. What will our children be used to by the time they are old enough to gamble? Perhaps there will be something more sophisticated than digital pokies.
But the people playing at the casinos today are largely baby boomers. They are in their fifties and sixties and older. And they prefer the good old three reel pokies that are not digital.
Digital pokies tend to create the awareness that the slot machine was computer programmed, and is only programmed to win at a certain time, if at all. The gamblers are intelligent and experienced. They have been around for a long time. That is, they would rather play on the old fashioned pokies, rather than the digital slot machine that is programmed to win at 2:43 a. M. They may feel that they have more of an understanding about what the slot machine will do. In the Old West pokies probably could not be fixed for a while, perhaps until they realized how to fix them to constantly lose.
People today want to win, too. And if they feel that they have no chance, other than that one programmed win, they will be more reluctant to play at the digital reel pokies.
There is also a sense of old fashioned times, the good old days, the happy days, when they were younger. They may not want to see things get so computerized. And they know that these computerized parts get out of hand sometimes, and they it is not possible for the individual to fix them. They certainly do not want to gamble their money away feeling that way.
As the slot machines, along with other gambling devices on line and what have you, become more sophisticated, the feeling that you actually have a chance at beating a computer becomes less and less. The fun is gone. Perhaps it will continue to fool the obsessive gambler, or the child who is experimenting with gambling on line. But for the old fashioned gambler, they may just leave the pokies altogether, or play them much less, and end up visiting the live poker table instead, with a live dealer. Of course, they may be able to visit some of the older towns in Nevada that still have the good old three reel, non-digital pokies to play reel pokies.