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Alrighty, so yesterday I left off at the end of our pre show shenanigans. My brother, Luke, and I were all in our seats waiting for the opening band to come on. So not gonna lie, I've been complaining since we got the tickets about how Rancid (my second favorite band 😉 ) toured with Green Day in Europe but now that both bands are in the US they're both doing different tours. Currently Rancid is touring with the Drop Kick Murphies and they aren't spending very much time in the Midwest…sad face. Oh well, maybe one day I'll get to see Rancid live. Anyways, Catfish and the Bottlemen are currently touring with Green Day. At around 7:30 pm the lights went out and they came on.
I don't really know much about them, not gonna lie. Before Friday I had only ever heard one of their songs and that was because I had looked it up on YouTube haha. I don't think they're exactly my cup of tea, but they were really good!! Lot's of energy and a great stage presence, it was pretty fun! Definitely a good way to get pumped up for Green Day haha. I gotta say, I do kinda feel for opening bands. I mean, most people are obviously there to see the headliner and don't really care much about the opener. Luke and I were both among that group of people. They played for about half an hour but after every song Luke and I would look at each other and wonder aloud if that was their last song. I guess that's kinda mean, but we were their to see Green Day, dammit!! Plus their lights kept shining directly into our eyes and that kinda sucked. I swear I'm not trying to bash them too hard though, they were still really good!!
Once they were done with their set the lights came back on and the stage crew came out to set up for Green Day. Once they were about done setting up, Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen started playing over the loud speakers. Now if you know anything about Green Day's live performances or have seen the YouTube videos, this is something they've been doing for a while now before they come out on stage. Everyone sings along and it's amazing! 🙂
Haha so I couldn't find a video of the crowd in Kansas City (no suprises there), so here's a video of the crowd at Hyde Park on July 1st. Kansas City wasn't this epic. Obviously there were a lot less people there, but we all still sang and it was still pretty great!
So after Bohemian Rhapsody the Drunk Bunny (who's also been a staple at Green Day shows for quite some time now), comes out to Blitzkrieg Bop by the Ramones to get everyone pumped up! As if we needed even more pumped up at that point. We were all very ready for some Green Day!!
Once Blitzkrieg Bop ended the Drunk Bunny made his way off stage and Green Day's opening music started playing over the loud speakers and everyone who knew what that meant lost their damn minds! Then once the band started making their way onto the stage everyone else realized what was going on and they lost their minds too! 😉 It was great!!
Green Day didn't waste much time getting into their opening song; Know Your Enemy. Haha I think Know Your Enemy might be my least favorite Green Day song ever, but I have to admit I was pretty stoked to be seeing it live (and for the second time too! 😉 ). Plus I already knew that was what they were going to open with because I've seen pretty much every set list from every show from this tour at this point. Pathetic? Maybe. But I do not care haha! Anyways, it typical Green Day fashion, Billie Joe didn't waste any time pulling a fan up onto stage to sing and then stage dive. That's one thing I absolutely love about this band, they're all about crowed participation!! 🙂 And This kid was freaking awesome! He knew the words to the song and really did stage dive! Here's a video if you wanted to experience his awesomeness for yourself. 🙂
After Know Your Enemy they moved into Bang Bang followed by Revolution Radio. I was pretty excited to see both of those played! And it seemed like the rest of the crowd was too!! They band also looked like they were already having a great time. Billie Joe was running around stage like an absolute mad man and you would have sworn there was no way in hell that than man was 43 years old.
At this point things kinda start to blur together for me haha. I mean, obviously I know what happened and I could probably list off the set list from Friday night pretty accurately (I looked it up just to be safe though 😉 ) but there's just some stuff that I don't remember exactly when it happened, but it most certainty did, so I'm just gonna do my best at remembering when all of this happened haha. I guess I was just a little bit caught up in the moment and the absolute euphoria of seeing my all time favorite band (and for the second time too!! I feel like not everyone can say that they've seen their all time favorite band more than once).
Anyways, after playing the first two singles from RevRad they moved onto some stuff from American Idiot! Fucking sweet!! I mean, who doesn't like AI (haha a lot of people don't actually, but those people are wrong. 😉 ). Anyway, we got to see Holiday, Letterbomb, and Boulevard Of Broken Dreams, in that order. That was kinda weird actually, on the actual album Boulevard of Broken Dreams follows Holiday and that's normally how they'd play it live, but I guess it was kinda neat to have it switched up a bit. Plus I was just super excited to see Letterbomb live. I've always wanted to and now I have. 🙂
Once they finished with Boulevard Of Broken Dreams Billie Joe (and maybe Jason White, they're other guitarist, but like I said I don't remember exactly) ran off stage to change guitars, while Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool played together for a bit and then started off Longview (a classic from their album Dookie). Billie Joe walked back on stage proudly showing of "Blue" his first guitar and asked the crowed "how many old school Green Day fans are out there tonight", before playing the song. Many people screamed at the top of their lungs, myself included. 🙂
They also pulled another fan up on stage to sing the last verse of Longview. He was a lot of fun! He was obviously having the time of his life haha!! And of course Billie Joe made him stage dive too.
So just a quick side note, one of the reasons I wanted to do the Longview half as my first half marathon and why I want to keep doing it is because I'm obviously reminded of the song. My life is in fact just one giant Green Day reference. 😉
After Lonview the moved into Youngblood another song from Revolution Radio (and one of my favorites too!). If you've never hear the song, one of the lines is "she said fuck you I'm from Oakland", so in the live shows they usually have the crowd sing the "fuck you I'm from Oakland part. But once we got to that point Billie Joe told us to say "fuck you I'm from Kansas City" (so of course we did) and at the end of the song he told us not to tell anyone from Oakland that he said that and that Raider's nation can be a little crazy (hahaha I had to ask Luke about that, but apparently Oakland and KC are football rivals.).
After that he asked if there were any really old school Green Day fans out there, and again, I screamed. 😉 And then they went on to play 2,000 Light Years Away (which I got to see back in 2009 too! 🙂 ), Hitchin A Ride (on of my all time favorites), When I Come Around (which is always a blast live!), Welcome To Paradise (which is always lots of fun), and Minority (another of my favorites!). Haha the only problem with Minority was that a bunch of people didn't know that they were supposed to do the "fuck 'em all" part in the middle of the song, so that was a little weak and disappointing. Haha but of course I was ready for it and it was still fun to get to scream that. 🙂
Now I think at some point in the middle of all of that Billie Joe said he felt like shit because he ate McDonald's for the first time in like, 5 years. He went on to explain that it was like a one night stand. At the moment you want it and it's great, but you totally regret it the next day. I mean, that wasn't word for word or anything, but that's the gist. It was pretty funny.
Then they moved back to a few songs from American Idiot. This time it was Are We The Waiting and St. Jimmy. Ah man, that was fucking great.
After that they pulled yet another person up on stage. This time to play guitar for a Knowledge cover. They've been doing that a lot this tour and it's pretty awesome! The kid they pulled up on stage totally killed it and we all chanted his name when the song was over. I'm sure that was a surreal experience for him! He also got to keep the guitar he played and then Billie Joe dedicated the next song, which was Basket Case, to him. Lucky bastard. 😉 Then after Basket Case they played She, and then King For A Day.
So King For A Day has also been a staple in Green Day shows for a while now and it is a lot of fun! After King For A Day they usually spend some time covering some songs and this show was no different. Billie Joe sang a little bit of Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, (I can't Get No) Satisfaction, and Hey Jude. That's like, all they've been covering lately, so it was a tad bit disappointing that there wasn't anything different thrown in there, but oh well, it was still a lot of fun and there was plenty of crowd participation. 🙂
In the middle of all of that Billie Joe went on one of his speeches (this is the point of the show where he usually does). I don't remember all of it word for word, but he talked a lot about love and equality. That it was ok to be a freak and a weirdo or whatever and that even if you feel alone in life you never really are. How he came from a fucked up family and how everyone came from a fucked up family, but that's what makes us all different and awesome. And how everyone deserves to be treated with love, respect, and deserves health care. Haha he just casually slipped that in and if you weren't really listening you probably would have missed it, but it was fucking awesome.
I'm kinda surprised he didn't say anything about the Westboro Baptist Church being there, but I guess he kinda didn't have to. I mean, they were out there trying spreading their hate and bigotry, while he was preaching love and acceptance. Basically what I'm trying to say is I think it's kind of ironic the the WBC thinks Green Day is a problem when really it's probably them. And that's why I was kind of excited when I found out that they'd be there before the show (and why my brother and I look so happy in the picture Luke took of us in front of them. That's in this post if you want to see it. 😉 ).
Once they finished that spectacle they finished their set with Still Breathing and Forever Now. Oh man, that was amazing!! At this point I was absolutely exausted and I had no idea how they were still up there running around on stage, singing, playing instruments, and obviously having just as good of a time as we all were. That was pretty much the moment that I realized that everyone in Green Day is probably in much better shape than I am haha.
Ok, so I say they finished their set with Forever Now, but that's not really true haha. They said it was their last song, but everyone knows that they always play an encore. Well, that's actually not true. After Forever Now a bunch of people got up to leave haha. But I knew they were gonna play on encore. Actually, they always play two. A regular encore and then Billie Joe plays an acoustic encore. So After a few minutes Green Day came back out on stage and played American Idiot followed by Jesus Of Suburbia.
Oh. My. Gosh. I was soooo ridiculously happy about that!! Like I'd mentioned in a post about what songs I wanted to see them play, Green Day has the crowed sing the first few lines of American Idiot and that's such an awesome experience! And then I've been saying I hoped they played Jesus Of Suburbia since we got the tickets!! It's one of my all time favorite songs and they totally killed it!! It's a 9 minute song, it was at the end of their set, but the still put everything they had into it and I was super impressed. Like I said, at that point I was exhausted, but I was on my feet and singing my heart out to that song.
After Jesus Of Suburbia the rest of the band left the stage, Billie Joe came out with his acoustic guitar and played 21 Guns. Again, he had the crowd sing a few line, a bunch of people had their phone flashlights on, (and a few people ever had lighters!), and Billie Joe said it was beautiful. It really was too. It was a magical experience. 🙂 After 21 Guns he played Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) which is the song they end ALL of their shows with. Haha I think Good Riddance is always a bitter sweet experience. Because everyone likes seeing it live, it really means something at the end of the show, but at the same time, it means the show is over and you have to go back to your normal life haha.
So during this tour Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool have been coming out on stage at the end of Good Riddance and Billie Joe's been making Mike Dirnt play the last few cords of the song. After the song was over the took some bows, threw their extra guitar picks and drumsticks to people in the pit, exited the stage, and that was that. Then we had to go back to our normal lives. 😉
Except first we had to make our way out of the stadium, into the car, out of the parking garage, navigate through terrible traffic,and then go back to life as usual haha. That was all crazy, but we made it. 🙂 My brother said he had a lot of fun and Green Day was definitely a great show for his first concert. And Luke and I both thought this show was better than the one we saw in St. Louis back in 2009. It was soooo much fun! And the band must of had a bunch of fun too, because right after the show Billie Joe got on Facebook live and said that it was a great show and that this has been a great tour so far! 🙂
Alright. That's it. I've officially relived it all and this'll probably be my last Green Day post for a while (probably haha). Not gonna lie, just writing this wore me out all over again. But I'd totally do it all again in a hear beat. I hope eventually we'll be able to see Green Day again. 🙂
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Sony never was a big seller of PCs, so its decision to dump its unprofitable computer business shouldn't come as a huge surprise. That said, the swift decline of the fading consumer electronics giant in PCs and a 10th straight year of losses in the TV division are unpleasant reminders that when the ground starts shifting underneath you, it can swallow up everything in its path.
The PC business at Sony is a small player, accounting for only about 2% of global sales, according to IDC. The vast majority of those are stylish, well-featured machines sold directly to consumers. And while the PC market overall has been slipping, Sony sheds some light on how difficult that segment has been. It sold under 6 million Vaios last year, down a remarkable 33% from 2010. (In the same span, the overall market has shrunk about 10%.)
Sony's troubles actually began earlier than many manufacturers because of its reliance on consumers. In 2010, Apple introduced the iPad and the battle for home-computing dollars was on. It might not have been clear at the time, but the effect has been profound. Where the upgrade of a PC was once a rite of passage in the home, the big deal now is buying the tablet -- or the once-every-2-years new smartphone. None of this means the PC doesn't remain useful, but rather that it, well, remains. When it's time to run TurboTax or sort through hundreds of photos from the vacation to Africa, there's still no better choice. But when it's time to buy a shiny new toy, there almost certainly is.
The good news for Sony is that one of those new toys is the Playstation 4, which is off to a strong start in sales. But outside of that uptick, Sony's electronics groups are struggling. The mobile-phone division has built some beautiful new products since Sony dropped the Ericsson partnership, but growth remains a challenge. Sony trimmed its forecasts for phones today from 42 million to 40 million. It's a reminder than in the Android world, differentiation is hard and the high end is especially competitive with Samsung not ceding ground easily. Quite the reversal of fortune for the two companies as Samsung was once the upstart, Sony the dominant leader.
It's that history -- and perhaps only that history -- that justifies Sony's continued presence in the TV market. Sony announced that they will "spin off" their TV division, but the current plan is to hold onto 100% ownership. The old line about insanity as doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome seems applicable. Sony will lose about $250 million selling TVs this year. Doesn't sound like much, but the TV division last turned a profit in 2004. YouTube didn't exist yet and Netflix streaming was a talking point on a slide show. Since then, the company has managed to rack up very nearly $8 billion in losses moving flat panels to your living room.
The TV business, like PCs, is on a slow, and likely permanent, decline. Viewing is moving to tablets and phones, most especially in emerging markets. None of this means that there isn't room to sell either any longer. Indeed, PCs and TVs represent a combined 500 million units sold annually at this point and in terms of dollar value, those two industry are bigger than the smartphone business. But the trend is not Sony's friend here. To grow share in a declining business, you need to be really good at making the item in question. That's why you're seeing a powerhouse like Lenovo, which took over IBM's PC business years ago, grow market share. It's likely going to propel Vizio -- a lean company which relies mostly on price and a deep global supply network -- to a dominant position among TV sellers here in the U.S.
Sony was too small in PCs to be the domino that pushes over the stack, but it's likely the canary in the coal mine. HP nearly spun out its PC business a couple of years ago and almost certainly regrets not doing so by now. Dell has gone private and no longer needs to fear the stock-market hit of lost revenues by trimming back its commitment to that sector. What likely happens is that as replacement cycles get longer still, the market shrinks enough that no one exit feels particularly daunting. Consumers still see some choice and next-generation computers like the Surface Pro from Microsoft fill in some gaps.
The TV business is lagging behind here, but probably not for much longer. Sony says it's staying in: "If you are asking if we have any plan to sell off our TV business, I can say we have absolutely no plan to do so right now," CEO Kaz Hirai said. Of course, who would buy it? Most TV companies are brand names with a bit of R&D money slapped on top of commodity flat panels; you're not buying a lot of intellectual property. That's why a Vizio can do with hundreds of people what Sony once needed thousands for. Sharp, Panasonic and Toshiba are all bleeding money in TVs as well and none is in a financial position to float those money losers forever.
Consumers are unlikely to much care. Does anyone miss Mitsubishi or Sylvania TV? Longing for your DEC or Compaq computer? The center of gravity has shifted away and what were once very exciting products have now become things many of us have, but few of us crave. Ask a recent college graduate if they feel the need to have either a PC or a TV in their new apartment and you might be surprised at how few consider those must-own items. Ask them to give up their smartphone for a week and you might find yourself on the wrong end of whatever martial art they took as an elective.
A lot of people get up in arms about these recognitions that PCs or TVs are entering old age. The suddenness with which this happened makes it especially disturbing to those that grew up at a time when one or both was on the rise. Sony rose with them, most especially the television. Now, it's saying goodbye to computers and moving televisions into a place where it can sell the division or ultimately shut it down. These won't be the last farewells in either industry.
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For Shane Rahmani, who spent the past four years working on digital strategy and operations at MTV, moving to Thrillist, a lifestyle company aimed at hip, young men, wasn't too bad of an adjustment.
"Actually, it was kind of like keeping it in the family," he told VentureBeat during a recent interview. Makes sense, given that Thrillist founder Ben Lerer counts Bob Pittman, founder of MTV, as one of his closest advisors.
Thrillist has been growing like a weed and recently announced that it was henceforth going to be a "media" company. Rahmani, who is the company's first ever business development hire tried to explain the subtle importance of the shift in title.
"We've always had a focus on building a really strong voice and connecting commerce and editorial content. The guys we speak to are an elusive, affluent demographic, and their BS detector is finely tuned. As a media company, we're able to offer big brands a way to target that group in a way that reaches them."
Case in point is MTV which partnered with JackThreads, the flash sales site that Thrillist purchased back in May of 2010. The acquisition prompted a round of "media meets commerce" headlines. Rahmani helped to set up a partnership for the release of MTV's iconic Beavis and ButtHead on DVD and Blue-Ray. JackThreads brought in a design team who pulled inspiration from Thrasher Magazine and lent the merchandise some much-needed street cred.
Thrillist is essentially offering itself up as a turn-key e-commerce platform. You've got a venerable product you want to sell, but don't have the chops to start something from scratch in the fast paced world of online commerce. Thrillist will help with the creative and move merchandise through to the millions of followers on their e-mail list and Facebook page.
"We've built up a lot of trust with these guys over the years," says Rahmani (not to mention a lot of data). "Now we're committed to finding high value partnerships that fit with what Thrillist has always been about, and keep expanding the scope of what our company can do."


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The Light in the Forest
BlurbThe Light in the Forest is a novel first published in 1953 by U.S. author Conrad Richter. Though it is a work of fiction and primarily features fictional characters, the novel incorporates historic figures and is based in historical fact related to the late eighteenth century and period of the American Revolutionary War.
A 1958 feature film of the same name was adapted from the novel and produced by Walt Disney Productions. It starred Fess Parker, Joanne Dru, James MacArthur and Wendell Corey.
The film's song title was written by Lawrence Edward Watkin, Paul J. Smith and Hazel "Gil" George.
First Published1953
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We are committed to providing opportunities for your child to grow, to love a challenge, and be curious.
Stay tuned for more opportunities to engage in discussions around mathematics and growth mindset (Parent Math Night and Parent Math Coffee coming Fall 2018)!
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I took part again in one month blogging challenge in the month of July, 2013 and managed to sustain my motivation to continue posting everyday juggling with my other responsibilities.
After which I found difficult to sustain with so many other responsibilities taking priority, and started blogging whenever I was inspired and found time to look at my blog. Now I take this opportunity to revive myself again and get connected with all of you my fellow bloggers.
I also look forward to a fruitful and fulfilled time, ready to visit your blogs and simultaneously explore newer ways to meet this one month challenge.
This year I am hoping to bring back some of my favourite quotes and sayings to keep me motivated, inspired, and spread some happiness around.
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Friday 25 January
|Bombylius (1)
As the common name suggests, the dotted bee-fly is somewhat similar in appearance to a bee with its stout, furry body (4). Like all flies, it has a single pair of wings for flight; the hind wings have been modified into drumstick-like balancing appendages known as 'halteres' (5). Striking features that allow bee-flies to be distinguished from bees include their long, spindly legs, and the long stiff proboscis, which is held out in front of the head and used to probe flowers for nectar (6). This scarce species is highly distinctive, with brown spots on the wings and black hairs at the end of the abdomen(7).
Little is known of the life-cycle of this particular species of bee-fly, however it is likely to be similar to that of other members of the genus Bombylius. Gravid females coat their eggs in sand and then flick these at suitable solitary bee nests whilst hovering. The larvae seek out the burrows of their hosts, and develop as parasites on the exterior surface of the host. It is not known where this species pupates(7). The precise hosts of dotted bee-fly larvae are not known, although it is believed that bees of the genus Andrena are likely candidates (3), in particular, the mining bees Andrena flavipes and Andrena cineraria.
Adult bee-flies are 'heralds of spring', emerging during the first warm days of March and April (8). They can be seen hovering around flowers, and are somewhat reminiscent of humming birds (6).
Recorded from many counties of southern England with strongholds in Somerset, Dorset, the Isle of Wight and Kent (2). The species underwent a dramatic decline and contraction of range in the 1960s and 1970s (3) but recently has been shown to be expanding its range northwards (2). Outside of Britain, this bee-fly is widely distributed in Europe (3).
As the larvae of the dotted bee-fly are parasites of solitary bees, the species can persist only where there are good host populations, typically open areas, with dry, bare soil where the hosts can nest (8). Suitable sites must also provide sufficient nectar-rich flowers for the adults to feed on (3). Typical sites therefore include unimproved pastureland, cliff edges and old quarries (2).
Classified as Nationally Scarce in Great Britain (3).
This species declined following the catastrophic crash in populations of solitary bees during the 1960s and 1970s; this was the result of the widespread intensification of agriculture, which reduced the number of suitable nest sites, and the availability of suitable flowers for host bees (3).
A number of known populations that support this species are designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) or National Nature Reserves (NNRs). The dotted bee-fly is a UK Biodiversity Action Plan (UK BAP) priority species, its Species Action Plan aims to maintain all current populations, and make sure that at least 20 viable populations throughout the former range are in place by 2010 (3). Furthermore, English Nature has included this species in its Species Recovery Programme.
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We are in love with Gwen Stefani's new L.A.M.B collection.
Taking inspiration from the 60's, we are swooning over the cute collars, big beehives and spectacular specs…
Gwen has been a style icon for me since I was wee, so to see her taste evolve in the same direction as mine brings me a lot of happiness. Seems we can't be getting it that wrong afterall!
Want to know where Gwen gets her inspiration? Here is what she had to say:
Stefani:I began with the original rock girl icon, the sweater girl in a pencil skirt and looked at early `60s fashion imagery. These girls were the first and have always stayed current. After that I added all the things I always loved. Houndstooth, mixed print, black and white, pop colors. This season I tried to make the clothes stand out and yet be very easy to wear.
'I'm constantly on the Internet at the studio late at night when we have breaks recording the ND ("No Doubt") album. I love sites like Trendland, Style.com and am always finding tons of new Japanese sites to go through too. I love sending my team all of the images I find. So much fun. I'm totally obsessed.'
We love how Gwen can make rock-n-roll look elegant and are delighted to see these adorkable looks hit the catwalk. We want more!
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Happy New Year! I can't believe it is 2018 already! It seems like 2017 went in a blur for me and I can't wait to get stuck into this year!
So I have seen this on my Twitter and I thought I would join in and tell you guys what the last year has taught me and to pass on some advice to you as well!
It's okay to be upset
I know what you must be thinking; "of course it's okay to be upset. That's life" but I mean in terms of mental health. Some days I don't wanna even get out of bed, I just grab my laptop and watch Netflix or I sleep the whole day. It's okay to do that sometimes if you're having a bad mental health. It's okay to cry. It's a pet peeve of mine when people say "don't cry, it's okay" when there are tears streaming down my face because I'm crying at that point because I don't feel great mentally.
I try to take a day out of doing my normal routine (wake up, take my tablet, eat and then get on my laptop to work) because then I can have a rest day to myself to make sure I don't work myself too hard and have a mental breakdown. I do have unexpected days where I just can't handle anything and those are good and bad. They can show you that you are just normal and that you have done so much that you are just tired out. I know it helps me see how I can be better to myself.
So yes it's okay to be upset, it's okay to cry because we're human. No one is perfect and we all have different mental states. I would advise even for just an hour taking some time to yourself if you feel under the weather to have a bath, play a game, read or do something that helps you relax and get back to a calm state.
Speaking out is hard but it helps
When #MeToo trended, I was not scared of speaking out about my experience of being groomed, I just didn't want anyone to know because I felt it was my fault. There were times where I wanted to speak out and I did tell people but knowing that all of these people have spoken about sexual assault and things relating to it, I felt empowered and I knew I should tell people but it was hard.
It helped become more comfortable with the nag in my brain which was the situation that happened. I cannot fathom how strong all of these people are for speaking out against people who have a higher job than them. It is so amazing that people have come forward to shine a red light on these perpetrators so they get what they deserve. To those who have spoken out, you are so strong and beautiful and no one can take away who you are. We will prosecute those who have done these horrible things.
Patience is key
I was in a bad place before I met Jack and I didn't know at the time that I would fall in love with him. I was dating someone at the end of 2016 and I panicked because I would be at Uni and he would be at home. I then just became a worse version of myself because I hated myself for breaking up with him.
It was messy when I got back to Uni, I nearly got back with my ex but then he got a girlfriend so I just decided to stay single until I could find someone who actually treated me right for once. I met Jack on the 10th April in Mosh. He was actually meant to come to my birthday party on the 17th, a week later so I would have met him either way which is crazy to think of.
I didn't know what would happen but when I met him, he asked me for a light and that's how we got talking. I didn't know who he was, I just knew he was coursemate's best friend and flat-mate. I couldn't believe that this handsome guy was interested in me who was on the verge of being an alcoholic and was a mess mentally. I took a chance and 9 months later, I couldn't be happier that I went on a date with the guy who asked me for a light in a club. He didn't even smoke which makes me smile even more.
I learned that I made the right choices and I waited to find someone who cared for me as much as I cared for them. Patience was a key thing, I tried to talk to guys but I gave up and stopped trying to find someone because it clearly wasn't working.
It's okay to get help
The first ever time I went to counselling was when I was around 13-14 and I hated it. I think because I didn't get at 13 why you sat in a room and talked about how you felt and maybe the experience was bad has given me a bad feeling about counselling. I can't talk about my feelings most of the time because I have bottled them up all my life.
I finally was given medication for my mental health and I agreed to go to Psychological Wellbeing and Counselling because I think they could help with the problems I have. It's okay to get help if you need it. No one should judge you because you want help as you're struggling.
My fear of pain is not really a fear
September last year is when I got my first two tattoo's and let me tell you, I was very very nervous. I hate needles and I hate pain. Great combination for a tattoo right? I didn't know what the sensation was but Jack told me it wouldn't hurt that much and as it turns out, it didn't. I was just scared of the unknown pain. I mean it hurt a little and there were sensitive parts but I am so glad I got them.
I'm hopefully getting another one in a few weeks and I couldn't be more excited. Not about the pain but just the experience and having something inked onto me. It sounds weird when I put it like that but I mean it in a sentimental way.
I think because I had the fear and anxiety there in my brain, I was expecting it to hurt like when I broke my thumb (I trapped it in a car door when I was younger) but I was so relieved it didn't hurt much!
I hope that 2017 has taught you some things as well that help you this year! Happy New Year!
Till Next Time


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Firefighters issue advice after 38 fires
Firefighters are warning of the dangers posed by tumble dryers.
Mid and West Wales fire and rescue have dealt with 38 such fires in the space of 12 months.
Steve Davies, Deputy Head of Community Safety, said: "The summer is upon us, and whilst the use of tumble dryers might not be as frequent, the ever-unreliable Welsh weather will surely mean many of us will continue to dry our laundry in tumble dryers.
"It is vital, therefore, that people regularly maintain their tumble dryers, this means cleaning the lint trap after every use. This is a simple and easy task that could protect you, your family and your home.
"Some people might be tempted to turn the tumble dryer on before leaving the house or before going to bed, the Fire Service strongly advises against this.
"Early detection of a fire can deploy the firefighters to the scene quickly and can significantly reduce the terrible consequences of fire.
In this vein, it is important that all homes have smoke alarms, that are correctly fitted and are tested regularly."
Regardless of the make or model of a tumble dryer, these simple safety tips should be adhered to significantly reduce the risk of a tumble dryer overheating and causing a fire.
- Always follow the manufacturer's instructions on the use and maintenance of the appliance.
- Clean the lint trap after every use - the build-up of lint or fluff can cause fires.
- Don't overload plug sockets - the high wattage for a tumble dryer means that it needs its own 13 amp socket.
- Don't leave appliances unattended - don't turn the tumble dryer on before you leave the house or go to bed. Tumble dryers contain powerful motors with fast moving parts that get very hot.
- Don't ignore warning signs - If you can smell burning or clothes feel hotter at the end of cycle, have your appliance checked out.
- Don't overload your tumble dryer or put items in that have been used to soak up flammable liquids, including cooking oil.
Beko Plc have recently issued a safety alert and initiated a voluntary repair programme as a precautionary measure to locate 3,450 8kg & 9kg Beko and Blomberg condenser tumble dryers, manufactured between May and November 2012.
The affected models listed on the Beko website are: DCU9330W, DCU9330R, DCU8230, DSC85W, TKF8439A. Further information can be found via the Beko website https://www.beko.co.uk/dryerrepair#!/check/precheck
The Electrical Safety First website issues safety advice on tumble dryers and all electronic devises found in the home, and encourages owners of tumble dryers to register their appliances with the manufacturers. Advice on how to register your tumble dryer with the manufacturer can be found on the Electrical Safety First websitehttp:// http://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/guides-and-advice/electrical-items/tumble-dryers/
Advice on home safety and free home fire safety checks is available from MAWWFRS. Contact them through the website http://www.mawwfire.gov.uk or by calling 0800 169 1234 for more information.


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GIVEN all the sharp partisan differences over the conduct of the war, it was obvious it would emerge as a particularly bitter and nasty campaign issue this year.
But who knew the war in question would be Vietnam?
Yet, 30 years after America's ignominious withdrawal from Southeast Asia, the war in Vietnam occupies center stage, vying for political attention with the conflict in Iraq and the global War on Terror.
It's not utterly senseless: After all, the Democrats are about to nominate as their standard-bearer someone who is both the first Vietnam combat vet and the first major leader of the anti-war movement to reach a national ticket.
But the debate over John Kerry's role on both sides of the Vietnam War highlights how America, and the Democrats in particular, still suffer from a political Vietnam syndrome – and a still-unresolved debate over what constituted the heroic course of action.
Consider the flip-flopping that Kerry and other Democrats have done over the years on the question of military service.
This year, Kerry has made his Vietnam experience the center of his campaign. He touts it as the defining experience of his life, one that is meant to exemplify his character.
As a campaign spokesman said last October, "John Kerry has always said military experience is not a prerequisite for the presidency, but it informs the tough questions he asks and it certainly gives him the firsthand perspective you can't learn in the situation room."
Of course, Democrats were singing an entirely different tune back in 1992, when a decorated WWII combat vet, President George H.W. Bush, was being challenged by Bill Clinton, who had made an active effort to get out of the draft during Vietnam.
Four years later, the issue was revived again when Clinton squared off in his re-election bid against another WWII hero, Bob Dole.
But when it came to Clinton, the Democrats insisted that the heroism and sacrifice of Bush and Dole (the latter permanently disabled by his wounds) were irrelevant. And that Clinton should not be penalized or judged harshly because of his refusal to enter the army. Dole even came under a cruel attack: Cartoonist Garry Trudeau's "Doonesbury" strip ran a notorious series criticizing Dole for allegedly exploiting his war wound for political purposes.
Not surprisingly, the strip has made no mention this time around of Kerry's unabashed exploitation of his Vietnam military record. But Trudeau (who donated $2,000 last spring to Howard Dean) has been withering in his attacks on the president, at one point offering $10,000 to anyone who could prove Bush actually served in the National Guard.
As for Kerry, he was one of Bill Clinton's most public and passionate defenders. "Are we now going to create a new scarlet letter in the context of Vietnam?" he asked when Clinton's Vietnam-era behavior came under attack. "The race for the White House should be about leadership, and leadership requires that one help heal the wounds of Vietnam, not reopen them."
Kerry even defended Clinton for having "put his name in the draft," adding: "Someone who" – like Clinton – "was deeply against the war . . . may well have served their country with equal passion and patriotism by opposing the war as by fighting in it."
"We do not need to divide America over who served and how," declared Kerry, in a Senate speech that was reprinted in The Washington Post and earned him a spot on Clinton's vice presidential short list.
But that was then; this is now.
And Kerry, predictably enough, is swinging like a pendulum on the relevance of Vietnam service.
Last October, in New Hampshire, Kerry sneered that "there are some people in high office today who pulled strings to get into the National Guard" – a clear reference to President Bush, who served in the Air National Guard.
This month, after GOP criticism of his votes on national security issues, he angrily told a campaign rally that "I'm tired of [White House adviser] Karl Rove and Dick Cheney and a bunch of people who went out of their way to avoid their chance to serve when they had the chance. I went."
And yesterday, clearly angered by the furor over discrepancies in his account of his 1971 anti-war activities, Kerry's campaign went on the attack over "unanswered questions" on Bush's National Guard service – just weeks after he'd publicly asked other Democrats not to do so.
So much for not dividing America "over who served and how."


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After a successful Oscar campaign for The Weinstein Company's Silver Linings Playbook, TWC is already lining up author Matthew Quick's upcoming novel, Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock. Writer/director James Ponsoldt (Smashed, The Spectacular Now) has been tapped to both pen and direct the adaptation. It tells the tale of a boy who, on his birthday, plans to take a gun to school and kill his former best friend and himself.
Keeping it all in the family, TWC has also signed Ponsoldt to draft a screenplay of the 1970s Broadway musical Pippin, from Roger O. Hirson and Stephen Schwartz. The play features a mysterious performance troupe who narrate the story of a young prince on his quest for meaning in his life. Hit the jump for more on both projects.
Deadline reports that Ponsoldt and The Weinstein Company will collaborate on both the Pippin adaptation and the feature treatment of Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock.
Here's the book description of Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock (via Amazon):
In addition to the P-38, there are four gifts, one for each of my friends. I want to say good-bye to them properly. I want to give them each something to remember me by. To let them know I really cared about them and I'm sorry I couldn't be more than I was–that I couldn't stick around–and that what's going to happen today isn't their fault.
Today is Leonard Peacock's birthday. It is also the day he hides a gun in his backpack. Because today is the day he will kill his former best friend, and then himself, with his grandfather's P-38 pistol.
But first he must say good-bye to the four people who matter most to him: his Humphrey Bogart–obsessed next-door neighbor, Walt; his classmate Baback, a violin virtuoso; Lauren, the Christian homeschooler he has a crush on; and Herr Silverman, who teaches the high school's class on the Holocaust. Speaking to each in turn, Leonard slowly reveals his secrets as the hours tick by and the moment of truth approaches.


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The Rural Agency Professional Group have recently launched template agreements for the letting of agricultural land. These template agreements cover short term licence and long term leases. These templates are to assist negotiations and discussions between the landlord / licensor and the tenant / licensee.
The templates are available for free member downloading at www.scsi.ie/membersguidancenotes


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School's out for Summer! School's out forever! Ok, not forever but long enough to enjoy a holiday in Cornwall! We've put together five of our favourite suggestions for a fun filled family day out in the Fal River area.
Be King of the Castle
You can't beat a family day out to Pendennis or St Mawes Castle. We particularly enjoy the Grand Medieval Jousts where you can enjoy magnificent knights riding on horseback and even a naughty court Jester!
National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum is a must-visit for families. With a collection of boats, objects, art and books with a maritime theme, this makes for a great afternoon out and is situated on the water, close to Falmouth Docks. With puppet shows, storytelling, dress-up and rhymes, the Maritime Museum hosts some great events for the little pirates!
St Mawes Kayaks
St Mawes Kayaks offer fun for all! With the most incredible scenery and abundance of wildlife, you may even spot some seals! Their sit-on kayaks mean that it's easy to get on and off and you don't have to worry about getting out! Very stable and suitable for over-eights, hop on and get paddling for a day of fun on the water!
Orca Sea Safaris
One of Cornwall's top boat trips, Orca offer wildlife watching and coastal safaris. Enjoying the picturesque Carrick Roads, this is a magnificent day out taking in the spectacular sights and exploring the local wildlife. Potential sightings include dolphins, seals, whales, seabirds and basking sharks!
Visit the beach
One of the most affordable things to do but still one of the best! Head to one of the Falmouth Beaches; Gyllyngvase, Swanpool, Castle Beach or Maenporth for a day of fun. Enjoy a bite to eat at the Gylly Beach Café or pack a picnic to enjoy on the sand. Make sure you enjoy a proper Cornish ice cream, it's the law in these parts! Alternatively, why not visit the Helford and explore the small private coves for something a bit more intimate.
There is nowhere better for family adventures and fun days out than Cornwall, especially the Fal River area. Hop on and off the Enterprise Boat and visit Truro, Falmouth and St Mawes to make the most of our beautiful surroundings this summer.


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On Sunday 24th July a large group of keen photographers, models, makeup artists, and hairstylists came together at the Boathouse Theatre to take part in a brilliant portraiture workshop.
There was plenty of opportunity for great photography on the day, in both the morning and afternoon sessions, with 8 patient models done up in various outfits throughout the day,
The use of the Boathouse Theatre's extensive lighting meant we all got to photograph in conditions many of us have never had the chance to be in.
Tony, an 89 year old model loved being the centre of attention, with many members hearing stories of his many experiences in life.
Many thanks go to, Lisa, Margaret, and Ray Gauden-Ing, for their assistance in arranging the theatre, organising the fantastic costumes we had available, and controlling the lights for us. Denise Manning, for her dedication in finding models and being a big help on the day, the models, stylists and makeup artists, and last but certainly not least, Ruth Gill, who spent all day tirelessly working with the models without taking a single photograph.
Without the above people this fantastic event would never have happened, many members think that this event should be an annual event, ideal for cold winter days!
Ricky Wilson


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Who Are We?
Bridgtown Concert Band is a traditional concert wind band, made up of musicians of all ages and abilities. The Band is based in the Midlands, but over its 21 year history has travelled extensively; not only in Britain but also abroad. In 2013 Bridgtown Band entered its 20th year and celebrated this with an amazing anniversary concert in February of that year.
In the early years Bridgtown Concert Show Band provided the tuition and opportunities for many young and aspiring musicians, many of whom are still with us today. The Band has become a regular inclusion in many of the regions celebrations and civic events. With the dedication and hard work of a committed back room committee, the Band secured one of the very first National Lottery funded 'Arts Council of England' grants, which provided the ability to purchase many instruments and so give more and more young people the opportunity of exploring the world of music.
Bridgtown Concert Band has experienced many exciting and enjoyable events over the years such as: supporting Sir Cliff Richard at the Davies Cup Tennis finals at the Birmingham NIA; performing in the famous International Tattoo, again at the NIA Birmingham; representing New York & Bermuda in the once in a life time International Lions Club Convention held in Birmingham; many many live performances on local radio; taking part in the week long world famous 'Battle of Flowers' celebrations on the Island of Jersey and a very exciting tour of Barcelona, Spain, visiting and playing in some fantastic venues along the way.
The Band has been lucky enough to be invited to play at one of Germany's largest festivals the 'Datteln Kanalfest' no less than four times, entertaining crowds of over 150,00 from stages around the festival site and even playing from a canal boat. In more recent years, the Band has played in the most unusual setting of 'The Singing Cavern', one of the huge underground limestone mines, unused for hundreds of years and set in the heart of the West Midlands under the streets of Dudley.
The Band was invited to play at the fantastic setting of Warwick Castle on the day of the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton and, even more recently played at many events celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. In 1994 the Band gained a Charitable status and for many years has been working hard, not only to self fund the running of the band but to raise thousands of pounds for many local and national organisations. It takes a very active part in the local community and is always willing to help in any fundraising events.
The Band continues to keep to its original ethos and constitution of bringing young and not so young people together and provide the opportunities to learn, practice and perform music in a safe environment, bringing entertainment and music to a wider audience with a commitment to help and support others.
The Band would sincerely like to thank all of its supporters and audiences over the past 23 years and looks forward to entertaining you all for many, many years to come.
You are very welcome to come along for an informal visit on any Monday night rehearsal at Bridgtown Social Club, Walsall Rd Cannock.


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17. I have never been a Presbyterian.
18. The only other country I have been to is Canada.
19.The first book I read by myself was One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.
20. I used to skateboard.
21. I have a tattoo.
22. I am "allergic" to wine, but that's okay because I love vodka martinis.
23. I took Latin in high school.
24. I took French in college.
25. My son is trying to teach me Japanese.
26. I believe in ghosts.
27. I have been drinking coffee since I was two years old.
28. I am Facebook friends with my high school Physics lab partner.
29. I am a Red Sox fan.
30. My family has Chinese take-out and plays Scrabble every Christmas Eve.
31. My son is a Biochemistry major.
32. I have three nephews that I call The Three Tenors.
33. My nephews' first names all start with J.
34. My son was named Sebastian after a cute guy we saw on a game show, not Sebastian Bach like most people imagine.
35. Except for writing, I am ambidextrous.
36. I hate the word, "squat".
37. My favorite subject in high school was Biology.
38. My fave color is black.
39. I have been known to listen to Marilyn Manson.
40. I traced my father's family back to Sleepy Hollow in the 1600s.
43. I am a Ravenclaw through and through.
44. My cousin David calls me Nerda and I call him Aphid.
45. I would love to live in Salem Massachusetts.
46. My favorite vacation place is the Jersey shore, Wildwood.
47. I have never been to Disney World.
48. I prefer female dogs and male cats.
49. I was obsessed with Wonderland when I was a preteen.
50. I saw the movie Tommy at the theater 12 times, beating out Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by seven.
51. I got my first real kiss from my not yet boyfriend, at the age of 15, on the porch of an abandoned victorian mansion when we were escaping a rainstorm, on the way to a friend's house.
52. I got a 1969 Gibson ES-335 guitar instead of an engagement ring.
53. I have been a single mom for nine years (#52 had nothing to do with this).
54. I know Fushigi is just a ball.
55. I love gummy frogs.
56. I can Dougie. Lol.
58. Halloween is my favorite holiday.


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With some time and strength the rum comes through beautifully
The navy yard is ok. A bit more flavor. The the amber. Still not sippable and pricy for ultimately being a cocktail rum. On the flip side the queens share is a nice dry sipping rum. I'd give it a 7.5 to 8 rating. Full flavor. Barrel coming through. Oaky. A little hot on finish but a decent sipper to add variety to your cabinet.
I toured the Privateer distillery last week. The hospitality was remarkable and I learned a lot. I was able to sample Silver, Amber, Navy Yard, 2 versions of the Queen's Share and 3 Single Barrel iterations. They all had something going on.I chose the Navy. It was the lingering flavor that sealed the deal. I score it an 8 because I'm trying to conservative and have never done this before. I have around 30 rums at home and this is one of the best. Others can describe their impressions better than I so I'll leave it at that.
[171130] 58% ABV - New oak only? (no clue) Very warm, rich, and spicy, like a strong Bajan. Really draws you in. Very warming and somewhat astringent. Long finish. Highly enjoyable.
This is hands-down the best American-made rum I've ever had. Like the Cocktail Wonk, it has just about single-handedly restored my faith in American rum. The whole Privateer lineup is a glimmer of hope in a sea of disappointment. If I ever see a bottle of this on the shelf, it's going home with me.
Really, really good stuff. Well done, Ms. Campbell!
(I have "P88" in my notes; maybe the barrel or batch #?)
[190502] Update: I got to try another sample, this time from P152. 56.3%. Same impression as before: Foursquare-like, but somehow richer and smoother. Perhaps not as complex? The new oak comes through, and even at 113 proof it just glides down your throat. An absolute pleasure. Still a 9. Thanks, Maggie (& Gil)!


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DHCP Lab 2
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Cisco IOS Software, Linux Software (I86BI_LINUX-ADVENTERPRISEK9-M), Version 15.2(4)M1, DEVELOPMENT TEST SOFTWARE
LAB 2: Configure DHCP
Task 2: Configure IPv4 DHCP
Step 1. In the configuration mode of router configure IPv4 DHCP by following command:
interface fastethernet 0/0
no shutdown
interface fastethernet 0/0.1
encapsulation dotlq 100
ip address 188.8.131.52 255.255.255.0
interface fastethernet 0/0.2
encapsulation dot1q 200
ip address 188.8.131.52 255.255.255.0
ip dhcp pool VLAN100
network 22.214.171.124 255.255.255.0
default-router 220.127.116.11
ip dhcp excluded-address 184.108.40.206
ip dhcp pool VLAN200
network 18.104.22.168 255.255.255.0
default-router 184.108.40.206
ip dhcp excluded-address 220.127.116.11
interface fastethernet 0/1
switchport mode trunk
interface fastethernet 0/2
switchport access vlan 100
switchport mode access
interface fastethernet 0/3
switchport access vlan 200
switchport mode access
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In Muro's debut novel, a spiritual young man comes of age in unusual circumstances.
The story begins with Eddie looking back on his youth living on the grounds of a Chicago insane asylum in the 1960s. Early on, it's clear that the teenage Eddie is spiritually gifted. Despite where he lives, where his mother works as a doctor, he forms a Bible study group with a friend since "[a] need to read scriptures burned within Eddie." He also speaks of a "friend" within himself who helps guide him through life. His relationship with God, and with the inmates, drives the narrative. Muro creates a strange world, as readers would expect a mental hospital to be, but it's also as real as everyday life. The patients' back stories illustrate the corruption and injustice that drove the mental health system at the time. Some inmates are foster children with nowhere else to go, and others are political dissidents shut away on spurious charges. Muro's novel is based largely on his own experiences growing up in an asylum, where his father worked. It's not for the faint of heart; almost as soon as it opens, for example, Eddie witnesses a priest molesting his younger sister. Readers go on to learn that Eddie's love interest, Patricia, was sexually abused by her father, and many other patients in the asylum have similarly gruesome pasts. However, Muro doesn't gratuitously describe these horrors. Instead, in well-paced, readable prose, he shows how these stories contributed to Eddie's spiritual development. In the end, Eddie manages to bring light to the afflicted patients and, ultimately, to himself, even in the midst of tragedy. Muro develops clear themes over the course of the novel, showing Eddie's relationship to the faith in which he was raised and to the faith he later finds. As a result, the book will likely appeal to habitual readers of inspirational works.
A challenging but ultimately uplifting novel.


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Sisters working at a hotel try to hide a dead body before the next convention arrives.
As the Merchants Hotel readies for a morticians convention and the mediation committee meeting of a group of aircraft manufacturers and workers, hotel manager Wilburforce Puddle worries about a newspaper editorial critical of the hotel's policy of employing hostesses. Angered by the editorial, head hostess Hope Banner storms into the hotel press room to confront her fiancé, reporter Tommy Hopkins. Tommy denies that he had prior knowledge about the editorial, although he would like Hope to resign as hostess and find a "regular" job. Hope, however, argues that she needs the extra money to send her younger sister Charity to private school. After Hope leaves, Charity appears in the press room looking for her sister, and Tommy escorts her to Hope's room. There, Charity announces to Hope and her other hostess sister Faith that she intends to quit school and follow in her sisters' footsteps. Both Faith and Hope oppose her decision, asserting that she is too young and innocent to leave school. In another part of the hotel, housekeeper Maggie O'Callahan and several other maids are cleaning a guest's room when they discover a corpse and report it to Faith and Puddle. To avoid negative publicity, the sisters decide to deposit the body in an alley, but are interrupted by the arrival of the chief of police and a delegation of women who are incensed about the hotel's hostess policy. After Hope persuades them that the hostess operation is perfectly legal, they leave. When Puddle balks at carrying the corpse to the street, Hope pulls Tommy away from a group of reporters, who have been waiting for the labor mediator to arrive. Recognizing the cadaver as the missing mediator, Tommy phones his scoop to the paper. Fearful that the story will ruin the hotel's reputation, Hope and Faith drag the corpse to a fire escape, but when they see the police chief below, they stash it in a guest's room. When the guest finds the body in his bed, he rushes to the next room to call the police, and during his absence, the sisters steal the corpse and stash it in a laundry cart. Retrieving the body from the cart, Tommy carries it into the press room and introduces it to the reporters as his sleepy friend Joe. The reporters recruit Tommy and his friend for a game of cards, and after Joe wins the first hand, they declare him to be a "lucky stiff." After the sisters discover the empty cart outside the press room, Hope bursts in, chastises Joe as her wayward husband and insists on taking him home. When Hope sees the police chief in the hallway, she hauls the corpse into mortician Josephus Wiegel's room and dumps it in a coffin. Before Hope can retrieve the body, however, two hotel porters enter the room and wheel the coffin to the convention display room. Meanwhile, Tommy's editor, Fred Chambers, arrives at the press room to congratulate the reporter on his scoop. When Tommy informs Chambers that he has lost the body, the editor becomes irate and tells Tommy that the extra edition containing the story of the corpse is already on its way to the newsutands. Knowing that he will be fired unless he can recover the cadaver, Tommy begs Charity to tell him where it is hidden. Charity, a flirtatious vixen, sends him to the coffin display room, and after he leaves, she mischeviously tells Hope that Tommy proposed to her. Soon after, the special edition of the paper arrives at the hotel, and after the police chief reads Tommy's story, he begins to chase the reporter. Donning a disguise, Tommy rushes into the airport workers' mediation room and, posing as the mediator, appeals to their patriotism and averts a strike. Tommy's disguise fails to fool the police chief, however, and he is arrested. Realizing that her prank has cost Tommy his job, Hope decides to produce the corpse and enlists Puddle to help deliver it. The three are greeted by the police chief, who arrests them all. Delighted by the appearance of the corpse, Chambers offers Tommy a contract and a raise. As they carry the corpse to the lobby, a drunk wandering the hallways recognizes the body and, with a clap of his hands, brings the mediator back to life. After the drunk explains that the mediator was a subject in a suspended animation experiment, the police chief releases his prisoners. Tommy then announces that he plans to be married, and Hope thinks he intends to wed Charity. When Tommy proposes to Hope, she turns Charity over her knee and begins to spank her, and Tommy and Faith join in the festivities of spanking her.
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I posted this several years ago but thought it's worthy of a rerun during this threshold of the summer season.
My cousin Nancy and I are the same age. Well, actually I'm five months older. Our mothers were sisters (both now deceased). Nancy grew up in New Jersey and I was raised in Southern California. Despite the span of three thousand miles, we always shared a close bond - more like siblings than cousins.
Now - at this late point in our lives - we both live in Tennessee (only a few miles from each other), and enjoy remembering the youthful adventures we shared.
My cousin Nancy and I shared an inherent knack for courting adventure and getting into various degrees of trouble. On this subject alone I could write a book.
This story doesn't particularly pertain to trouble, but rather it's about a ride I'll never forget. We were sixteen years old that summer.
Nancy always loved horses and is an expert rider. She rode very frequently when she lived in New Jersey. The closest I ever got to a horse was watching Gunsmoke on TV.
It was inevitable that she'd ask me to go riding. I suppressed my intense apprehension and summoned the paltry portion of macho that I kept on the bottom of my Keds tennis shoes.
"I'd love to!" I lied, while visions of a premature obituary raced through my head - Headline:
California Kid Clobbered in Colossal Riding Catastrophe.
My fear was momentarily sidetracked when we got to the stables and Nancy accidentally locked her keys in the trunk of the car. Actually, it wasn't her car. It was her parent's treasured '69 Camaro -- which was more sacred to the family than the gigantic Catholic Bible they kept stashed in the living room closet.
After exhausting every conceivable attempt to extract the keys without damaging the car, we resorted to one final desperate ploy: removing the back seat.
I can't recall exactly how we extracted the back seat- - but we did get help from one of the young workers at the stable. The seat finally popped out and we had access to the trunk.
Putting the back seat together again was a challenge worthy of minds far more sophisticated than our own. After an hour of agony (or so it seemed) we haphazardly completed the task.
Our inept handiwork didn't go unnoticed. Ever since then, every time the car was used, the back seat would slowly but steadily pop out and had to be forcefully pushed back into place. My aunt and uncle never knew why.
But I've sidetracked my story.
We eventually made it to the riding trails, and I managed to mount a horse. In consideration of my apprehension and less than minimal riding experience, I was given a horse aptly named Mule. To say that he had been ridden by General George McClellan during the Civil War might be a slight exaggeration - but nevertheless, Mule was undeniably ancient. He was slow, gentle, and clockwork predictable - - which suited my pathetically timid and sissified nature.
I won't dwell on the painful saddle sores that inflicted my tender virgin ass during our early evening rides. I will say that I eventually got used to Mule and immensely enjoyed our excursions on the trail.....
....until the fateful day when Mule was suddenly incapacitated. I don't recall why he was unavailable, but I vividly remember the substitute horse with which I was provided. His name was Pal - - and a more inappropriate name for a miserable mount was never devised.
Pal was not only mercilessly stubborn, he could instantly sense that an inexperienced sissy was in the saddle. And he was determined to make my equestrian experience as unbearable as possible.
He stopped when I wanted to go. He went when I tried to stop. He deliberately maneuvered his stride into an unpredictable clumsy pace, which elevated the pain of my saddle sores to new levels.
Halfway along the trail was a house where an old lady lived who hated horses and their riders. On previous occasions, every time Nancy and I rode by, she would inevitably come out of the house and yell at us to keep away from her flowers.
She had a large and very impressive-looking flowerbed at the front of her property. We did our best to avoid it at all costs.
Pal, as if eagerly sensing an invitation of danger, stopped by the flowerbed and began nibbling the begonias. When I frantically tried to pull him away, he ventured farther into the vast roadside bouquet and greedily chomped every flower within reach. I panicked.
"Nancy!" I yelled. "What should I do?"
My cousin jumped off her horse and took my reins - but Pal was obstinate, even with an expert. He refused to obey Nancy and wouldn't budge from the midst of the fragrant (and tasty) blooms.
Fortunately, the old lady didn't seem to be around. I figured either she wasn't home, or she saw us from the window and dropped dead.
After Pal had his fill of flowers, I desperately tried to steer him back to the trail but he had other ideas. He headed for the open door of the old lady's garage and went right in! Fear turned into shock as Pal and I were suddenly occupying the empty place next to a big dusty Oldsmobile.
It took a Herculean amount of persuasive power to finally, somehow, maneuver Pal back onto the trail. After completely trampling the flowerbed and touring the garage, he seemed a little more calm and agreeable. I actually felt confident enough to retrieve a cigarette from my pocket and light up ("smokes" were one of our secret pleasures).
When Pal suddenly stopped and reared up on his hind legs, I choked on my smoke and realized I was in heap big trouble. Before I could get my breath, the horse did a quick about face and --Hi-Yo Silver!-- we were off!
In my wildest cowboy fantasy, I never dreamed a horse could gallop so fast. We were racing back towards the stables at breakneck speed - bounding over rocks and ruts, leaping over bushes, and zooming past dangerously close trees.
"Nancy!" I shrieked in an alarmingly high falsetto. "How do I stop him?"
Nancy was now very far behind me, but I could hear her shouting "Pull the reins! Pull the reins!"
I pulled - and the harder I pulled, the faster Pal went. I was eventually pulling so hard that his head was all the way back and I could see unwholesome details of his dentures.
The cigarette blew out of my mouth, my feet slipped from the stirrups, and I was clutching Pal for dear life as I repeatedly ducked to avoid being decapitated by low overhanging tree branches.
My glasses (this was before I got contact lenses) were precariously perched halfway under my nose.
When I glanced ahead (through blurred double vision) and saw the tall fence that surrounded the stables, my pathetically brief life flashed before my eyes. If I wasn't so terrified I would have screamed - - my scream was merely a silent gesture of farewell.
I opened my eyes after enduring a hard and sudden thump and saw a cloud of dust. We had successfully leaped over the fence and were now galloping toward the barn. I didn't have time to thank God that the door was open. In another instant we were inside, in total darkness, and Pal didn't stop until we nearly plunged into the opposite wall.
I slid off of that horse onto skinny legs that were weaker than two strands of over-cooked spaghetti. My knobby knees were knocking. I was shaking like a pansy in a zephyr and it took all my effort to emerge from the barn.
Nancy was there - - unquestionably concerned but erupting in convulsive laughter. After realizing that I was still alive and reasonably intact, I started laughing, too.
If any event in my life could have been captured on video, that ride with Pal would be my first choice. It was far beyond priceless.
Did it dissuade me from ever riding again? Not much. A few days later Nancy and I were on the trail again - - and I was safely back on Mule.


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Fourth of July front porchJul 2, 2011
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The front porch is looking great! I love the rustic coffee table, it's perfect. I enjoyed the tour :)ReplyDelete
I love the twig furniture! your porch looks wonderful, so inviting and friendly.ReplyDelete
Your porch looks lovely and inviting. Have a Happy Holiday:)ReplyDelete
Your porch looks beautiful ! The swing is the best!ReplyDelete
Happy 4th!
Your porch looks very American!! happy 4th! Funny how great an American flag looks anywhere you put it...ReplyDelete
Your porch looks so inviting! Love the bunting and the crates for a coffee table...great idea!ReplyDelete
Your porch is so pretty! I love how you incorporated 4th of July decorations into your decor without going over the top. The crate tables are a great idea. The flowers in the wagon are so pretty too!ReplyDelete
Great work! Happy 4th!
Simple and adorable! Love the touches you added for the 4th. One of my favorite holidays, too!ReplyDelete
Love it! I like using color too when I decorate for holidays so it's not always so 'in your face' & I feel like I can keep in up a bit longer - especially the red, white & blue - so summery and I usually keep it up until Labor day. :)ReplyDelete
Love the coffee table - just keep that, it looks good. Bonus, in the fall it will look so cute with pumpkins, etc. sitting on it.ReplyDelete
I also love the quilt, the wagon and the bunting. Heck, it all looks great! Happy 4th.
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There is always plenty to do at Port Smith. Maybe you would like to take a stroll along the beach and look at the shells or for those of you who like adventure and a good feed, mud crabbing might be for you.
If you have good binoculars you can spot Whales from the cliffs during June and July. If you want to see them closer you will need a boat as they are a few kilometres off the coast.
Just for fun the park has a nine-hole bush style golf course that is a challenge you should not miss with friendly competition most days of the main tourist season. There are very few courses in Australia where you can enjoy a friendly game of golf including club hire for only two dollars.
Port Smith also operates a rehabilitation and release area for injured or orphaned kangaroos and wallabies. This is a huge but very rewarding task. Once the animals have fully recovered or have reached adulthood, they are released back into their native environment.
We offer 2 person fishing kayaks that can be hired just to have a look around the Lagoon or to go fishing. No boat licence required. If boats arent your thing there is always fishing from the beach or rocks.
Port Smith Caravan Park runs a boat service every 2nd day (weather permitting) that takes you across the Lagoon to the main channel. Boat service is only available June/July/August. If you dont want to fish, you can walk around the area and up to the cliffs to take in the scenery or take photos. If there is time you may be taken on a short trip around the area. The cost is a donation of $2.00, again in support of the RFDS. The time of the trip is posted on the notice board at the shop.
For the nature lover, there is bird watching and many interesting species of wild flowers and fauna.
Port Smith is a photographers dream, the red pindan soil, the turquoise waters and the interesting flora and fauna make for fantastic photos. Click here to view our Photo Gallery.
In June, July and August join us for a "Park Dinner" on a Thursday night. Dine on fresh fish and chips. We have a live band (local Bidyadanga boys) who join us for dinner, games, raffles, dancing and lots of fun. The proceeds go to the RFDS. There are prizes for various activities throughout the night.
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