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HAPPY NEW YEAR, January 2018
Hey everyone. After Dea's lovely Christmas message I thought I'd follow up with a Happy New Year one. Here it is, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Hope 2018 is a great year for everyone!
2017 was a great year for us. Last New Year's Eve was spent at a pub in Malvern, England, watching some very merry folk musicians. I remember sitting watching them and thinking that I was going to try and make the best of 2017 and achieve some big long-term goals of mine. One of these was to finish the book I was in the middle of trying to write. I'd been finding it such hard work writing, but somehow I think I was inspired by those folk musicians, because by March I had finished it. Since then it's been immensely rewarding for me to see people actually buying it, and to receive feedback and know that people out there are really reading it. Thanks so much if you've bought it, I really hope you enjoyed it.
Another of my goals was to finish my circumnavigation by bikes and boats by cycling back to Mori, China. That goal hasn't quite been fulfilled, as we are of course incredibly slow. However, we did make quite decent progress, and had such a fantastic year cycling across Europe and Asia. From where I now write this I am within 2,000 kilometres of Mori, and eager to press on for the finish line.
So 2018 promises to be an exciting year for us and our New Year's Resolution is to get the blog up to date as soon as possible so you'll soon know exactly what we're up to. As for my new goals, well, I plan to leave the warmth and comfort of my Almaty hostel very soon for the final push to Mori. Not one to make things easy for myself, I'll be attempting to complete my challenge in the coldest month of the year, with the weather forecast predicting minus twenty degrees and plenty of snow. We'll be providing regular updates via this blog and the live updates on our home page over the next few weeks to keep you all updated with this exciting last stage of the 'Mission To Mori'.
There should be plenty more to come after that too, with us continuing to explore different parts of everywhere, and having made a big change of plans from the route we initially intended. Details of this will come very soon in another blog post. I've also started work on my second book, and all being well that will be available by the end of the summer.
Once again, thank you to all of you who have been following along with us on our journey. The support means a lot to us, and it's really nice for us to be able to share the wonderful experiences we've had cycling. Hopefully there will be plenty more to come in 2018.
Here's to a great new year!

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Her move follows nearly two years at the FTSE 250 construction firm, which last year encountered a weak building sector and an overhaul of its UK arm that included the appointment of Nick Pollard as divisional CEO.
Before this, she headed up comms for more than three years at logistics firm CEVA and held a top PR role at DHL.
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|Twice Weekly
|Fellows' Core Oncology Conference
|Tuesdays at 4 pm
|Fellows' Core Hematology Conference
|Wednesday at 7 am
|Division Conference
|Tuesdays at 5 pm
|Urologic Oncology Conference
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|Oncologic Pharmacy Series
|Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
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|Graduate Medical Education Research for Residents and Fellows
|10-Week Series from July to September
|Multidisciplinary Disease-Focused Conferences
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|Stem Cell Transplantation and Pre-Transplant Case Conferences
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Fellows' Pre-clinic Conference
The biweekly fellows' pre-clinic conference is focused on patient management through multi-disciplinary discussion prior to each continuity clinic. The fellows discuss the patients they are scheduled to see that day and present their evaluation and management plans along with their independently obtained, evidence-based rationale. The clinic faculty member is present to facilitate and guide the discussion along with providing additional insight and supervision.
Fellows' Core Oncology Conference
The fellows' core oncology conference is a weekly didactic series presented by the faculty and focused on a mix of basic science and clinical topics related to oncologic disorders. The conference begins each summer with a series of lectures covering core hematology-oncology emergencies and fundamental topics. The remainder of the series consists of an 18-month curriculum that repeats twice during the course of a fellow's training.
Fellows' Core Hematology Conference
The fellows' core hematology conference is a weekly mix of interactive didactics and case-based discussions facilitated by a faculty member and focused on basic science, pathophysiology, and clinical management topics related to benign hematologic disorders. Like the oncology conference, this conference begins each summer with a series of lectures covering core hematology-oncology emergencies and fundamental topics. Directed to insure a curriculum that covers the spectrum of topics, the content is generally flexible to allow discussion of cases recently seen in any one of the clinical venues. A digital microscope and video system facilitates live-time viewing of the pathology specimens for correlation of the case discussion with the hematologic morphology.
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Oncologic Pharmacology Series
The oncologic pharmacology series meets throughout the year to discuss each class of oncologic agents. The series focuses on the pharmacology, clinical indications, toxicities, and utilization of the agents. The series repeats itself annually and is presented by the oncology PharmD faculty to both the hematology-oncology fellows and the oncology PharmD interns.
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Internal Medicine Grand Rounds
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Cancer Center Basic Science and Psychosocial Oncology Conferences
Researchers from VCU and from outside institutions present at the cancer center scientific and psychosocial conferences discussing the current science and future direction of investigation in oncology.
Multidisciplinary Disease-Focused Conferences
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The weekly hematopathology consensus conference reviews the interesting bone marrow specimens and peripheral blood smears in conjunction with relevant immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, cytogenetics, and molecular markers. The hematopathologists discuss the challenging cases as they reach a diagnostic consensus.
Stem Cell Transplantation Donor Conference
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When the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie came out in 2014, one of the break-out characters of that franchise was a trash-talking, yet intelligent, anthropomorphic raccoon named Rocket. Sure, a talking "trash panda" might seem to require a huge stretch of the imagination, but thanks to the animation team at Marvel/Disney and the vocal acting of the character by Bradley Cooper, Rocket Raccoon quickly stole the hearts of moviegoers all over the world.
The story of Rocket, though, goes back nearly 40 years, to his first appearance in Marvel Preview #7 in a story called "The Sword in the Star." And although Rocket only made a few cameos in comic books after that, his charismatic appeal and movie appearances now have him starring not just on our movie screens, but also on merchandise shelves, in comic books, and on t-shirts.
But what secrets does Rocket's long history hold? What are those details about him that makes him so interesting and so utterly lovable?
Here are 15 Things You Didn't Know About Rocket Raccoon.
15 30 years after his creation, he only appeared in 10 comic book issues
It's hard to think of a time when no one really knew who Rocket Raccoon was, but in the nearly 30 years after his creation, he only actually appeared in a total of ten comic books.
Although he first appeared in 1976 as a raccoon named "Rocky," it was nearly ten years before he would appear again in The Incredible Hulk #271. He eventually got his own four-issue mini-series in 1985, followed by an appearance in Quasar #15 and in three issues of Sensational She-Hulk.
Rocket was actually only meant to serve as a one-off character, but Marvel writers and artists kept bringing him back for more stories. Now, he's an official member of the Marvel cinematic universe, both in the movies and the comics.
14 He was inspired by a Beatles song
The Beatles song, "Rocky Raccoon" first appeared on the Beatles title album in 1968. The song is about a boy with a cowboy mentality who seeks vengeance on the man that stole his girlfriend away. This is why Rocket's name was Rocky Raccoon in his first issue, with his co-creators being big fans of the British band.
Although Rocky became Rocket in The Incredible Hulk #271, the creators continued to refer to the song in that comic book with its title: "Now Somewhere In the Black Holes of Sirius Major There Lived a Young Boy Named Rocket Raccoon." In the story, Rocket and Hulk team up to prevent the theft of something called "Gideon's Bible."
In the song, the lyrics read: "Now somewhere in the Black Mountain Hills of Dakota there lived a young boy named Rocky Raccoon" and the Gideon's Bible is mentioned as a source of comfort for Rocky.
13 Rocket really can understand what Groot says
Groot can only speak three words: "I am Groot." And yet, depending on the inflection and tone of voice, these simple three words are actually the language through which Groot communicates. It's a language, though, that no one can understand because it really is the same statement over and over. And yet, Rocket always seems to understand what Groot wishes to say.
At first, it just seems like Rocket makes up whatever Groot intends with his words, but the truth is that Rocket really understands Groot's strange language. Because Rocket has spent more time with Groot than anyone else, he understands all the nuances of the words and the way Groot says them.
Originally, Groot could speak in the comics, but his character got a reboot in 2006 and the "I am Groot" language took off.
12 He was created by robots
Obviously, Rocket isn't the kind of creature that would occur in a natural environment. Instead, he started life out as a simple raccoon who got genetically engineered by robots who used leftover pets as a way to take care of insane asylum patients. Rocket was basically a scientific experiment developed by the robots, which means that he probably also has a longer lifespan than most raccoons (and possibly some humans).
This, obviously, makes Rocket different from just about everyone he knows, which lends itself to that part of his personality that seems bitter and jaded. Fortunately, Rocket eventually escaped his creators and ended up as a hero and part of the Guardians of the Galaxy team.
But there are still times when Rocket still feels that he will never fit in with the world of man.
11 He's a ladies' raccoon
In the comic books, Rocket has quite the reputation with the ladies, all things considered. For a talking raccoon, he manages to talk a lot of women into his bed. Although the movies haven't really touched upon this aspect of his personality, fans already know that he's a scoundrel, so it's not difficult imagining Rocket making the rounds among the females of various planets.
One of the first story arcs in the 2014 Rocket Raccoon comic book series featured Rocket getting hounded by a series of exes that only wanted to separate his head from his body. Apparently, he wasn't just good at getting ladies in his bed, but he was also a notorious cheater. In that story, Rocket does manage to come out of that affair unscathed, but it's likely he never really learned his lesson.
10 He once wore rocket skates
Although Marvel fans are most familiar with Rocket's jetpack, he once actually used rocket skates to launch himself into the air. This was back when he wore a costume almost similar to what one might imagine on a superhero (complete with blue short shorts and a cape). Although fans today are used to Rocket's gigantic weapons, at the time, he only had a small pistol.
The rocket skates allowed Rocket to soar through the air and come crashing down on his enemies. Perhaps the cape was for slowing his descent. Or maybe it was purely decorative.
Rocket eventually got a redesign and began to look more like the grumpy, yet lovable raccoon fans adore today. Although he started out as a cute, talking animal character, he became something a lot more tough.
9 His soulmate is an otter
True love doesn't know the boundaries of species, at least in comic books. Although Rocket has a reputation for sleeping around, he once had his one true love. That special romantic interest is an otter named Lylla, another anthropomorphic creature from outer space. But Lylla isn't just any otter; she's also the heiress to a large toy-making company on Halfworld, the planet both Rocket and she come from.
Unfortunately, Lylla has a bad habit of being the damsel in distress. This means that many of Rocket's early issues were about rescuing her from whatever evil villain decided to kidnap her. Apparently, this happens a lot.
It's kind of surprising that Rocket would find such a quality endearing, but he and Lylla shared many adventures in his early days.
8 He grew up in an insane asylum
Rocket comes from a planet called Halfworld. This world was basically a gigantic insane asylum meant to take care of the "Loonies." After funding for the asylum got cut, the doctors fled the planet and left the robots in charge of the "Loonies." The Loonies procreated and created many more of their kind.
The robots decided that they didn't want to deal with all those crazy people roaming around on their planet. They began to experiment on some of the pets left behind by the doctors in hopes of creating a group that could take care of the patients for them.
One of those experiments was Rocket Raccoon. Not only was he the result of some horribly painful genetic experiments done by robots, but he also grew up among the Loonies in the asylum.
7 The scars he has in the movies tie into his comic book background
In the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, scars cover Rocket's body. Although the movies give little explanation about what those scars are from, they are actually a nod to his origin story in Marvel Comics.
In the comic books, Rocket started life out as a raccoon, but the shape of a raccoon's body is drastically different from that of a human's. In order to create a raccoon that can walk upright, Rocket endured many painful surgeries that changed the shape of his body. He also was the subject of many genetic experiments to turn him into an anthropomorphic creature.
There is a shot of Rocket in the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie without his shirt on. The scars seen on his back are a result of the experiments done on him by the robots on Halfworld.
6 One of his best lines in the Guardians of the Galaxy movie was improvised
One of the best lines of the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie involves Rocket saying, "Happy? We're all standing now. Bunch of jackasses, standing in a circle." This line had fans laughing, but what they might not know is that it wasn't ever in the script.
The actor behind Rocket's gestures and movements was Sean Gunn, brother of Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn. During this particular scene, that line came to Sean in a moment of improvised brilliance. The line was so good that the director made sure to keep it when Bradley Cooper did the voice for the character.
It's such a perfect line, too, because it really does sum up Rocket's character: grumpy, yet hilarious. This line gets quoted again and again by fans of the movies.
5 His movie inspiration was a real raccoon named Oreo
Marvel wanted to make sure that Rocket looked as realistic as possible onscreen, especially considering that the idea of a grumpy talking raccoon seemed a little ridiculous. Not only did Sean Gunn stand in for the role of Rocket while filming so that they had all the mannerisms and movement expected of the character, but the filmmakers also looked to nature for inspiration when animating Rocket.
That inspiration was a real raccoon named Oreo. Animators studied the behavior and movement of the raccoon so that they could accurately depict Rocket onscreen.
"Our Rocket is based on a combination of our voice actor, Bradley Cooper, our on-set actor, my brother Sean Gunn, the movements and behavior and look of Oreo [the raccoon], as well as my own animation," James Gunn said.
4 He is not an original member of the Guardians of the Galaxy
Marvel movie fans can't even think of a Guardians of the Galaxy team without Rocket Raccoon, but they might find themselves surprised to know that Rocket was not an original member of that galaxy crime-fighting team.
In fact, none of the Guardians of the Galaxy that we're so familiar with were members back when the group first formed in the comic books. Sure, the movies have these characters all teaming up as the first of the Guardians, but the comic books had a Guardians of the Galaxy way back in 1969.
So who were the original members of the team? One of those members was actually Yondu Udonta, another character from the film franchise. Joining him were Major Victory, Martinex T'Naga, and Captain Charlie-27. It wasn't until 1976 that Rocket joined up when he first appeared in Marvel Preview #7.
3 At one point, he became the leader of the GotG
Rocket proved that he has leadership abilities during a story arc in the Guardians of the Galaxy comic books called "Annihilation." Although that role usually belongs to Peter Quill, aka Starlord, this story had Star-Lord sent to a place called the Negative Zone by Ronan.
Disheartened, the rest of the Guardians nearly broke up, at least until Rocket took up the mantle of leadership and rallied everyone around him. Not only did he bring the team back together, but he also added Groot to the line-up. He ended up leading the charge that rescued Starlord from the Negative Zone.
Of course, after that, Starlord took up the role as the team's leader again, but fans can never doubt that it was Rocket who kept the team together during a very difficult time.
2 He has a connection to the Hulk
It might seem like an odd team-up, but Marvel is known for bringing many of its characters heroes together in its comic books. So maybe it isn't a huge surprise that Rocket actually has a connection to The Incredible Hulk. One of Rocket's few appearances in his first 30 years actually happened in 1982's The Incredible Hulk #271.
This issue celebrated 20 years of of that title. Rocket Raccoon co-writer Bill Mantlo wrote a story in that issue that included Rocket, in the version fans are familiar with today, to join in the festivities. In that issue, Hulk ends up on Halfword, the planet where Rocket and his pals all come from.
But the future will probably feature an even bigger Hulk connection. In the upcoming Avengers: Infinity War film, the Guardians of the Galaxy will team up with The Avengers.
1 He and Groot died in Secret Wars #1
Warning: there are spoilers ahead, but please note that these are spoilers for a comic book series that originally came out in 2015. In Secret Wars, the Marvel 616 universe combined with the Ultimate Marvel 1610 Universe for an all-out "the galaxy is at stake" war between the two universes.
Needless to say, that war doesn't go well and both universes ultimately get destroyed. But there are small pieces of both universes that somehow remain. These pieces combine to create something called the "Battleworld" - and this world is a brutal one.
In the first issue, the first blood of the story gets spilled when Rocket, Groot, Black Bolt, Black Widow, Spider-Woman, and Beast are all killed by the Children of Tomorrow as Stark Tower gets destroyed.
Do you have any trivia to add about Guardians of the Galaxy's Rocket Raccoon? Leave it in the comments!


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I was talking to a coworker the other day about going to the movies. He said he hadn't been to the theater in ages, so I told him about going to see Thor. We got to talking about all the "rules" Sean and I have for going to the movies, and as he laughed, he said to me, "You really should write a blog about these."
So here we go. As you'll see, the main theme is cheapness:
1. The person interested in the movie pays for the tickets.
Unless it's a gift, the person most interested in seeing the movie will pay for both attendees' tickets. This is to prevent resentment if the less interested person thinks the movie blows. As a result of this, we mostly only see movies Sean wants to see because I am not generous enough to spend my own money on something that I can probably wait to see at home for less… which leads to #2.
2. Only see movies in theater that will be worth the price of the big screen (i.e. action, superheros, comic book stories, giant robots fighting, etc.).
Every so often we'll go see a Pixar movie or a cartoon that I'm interested in seeing. But we'd never waste money on a romantic comedy or a comedy. The experience from big screen to home TV are comparable, so why waste the money when a DVD is about the same as 2 movie tickets? And you even get to keep it in the case of the DVD.
3. Always see a matinee
Speaking of wasted money. Why pay more to see the same movie just because it's later in the day? We almost always (99.9999% of the time) see a movie on a Sunday morning. Not only does this mean 2 movie tickets for $15 or less, but it usually always means that we'll be one of the few people in the theater. I once went to a movie, and I was the only one in the entire theater. I went ahead and broke the rules, putting my feet up on the seat in front of me.
4. Never buy snacks. Always sneak in your own.
Not only does this rule ensure that you'll never pay out the wazoo for stale popcorn, but it also ensures you'll never pay out the wazoo for something that costs cents to make. I realize that theaters make the majority of their money from extremely overpriced snacks, but we don't go to the movies for the $25 drink, popcorn, 1 bag of candy combo. Plus, if you're going to go all out on candy, it's better to buy your own since there's barely any in those little candy boxes. We usually manage to sneak in a 32oz Nalgene of water, popcorn (pro tip: let it cool down before you put it in a plastic bag), some treat like chocolate, cookies, etc. and usually a fruit of sorts.
5. Always stay until after the credits.
This goes along with the types of movies we go to see. Almost all the super hero/comic book/action movies these days have the little 30-second post-movie clip that gives viewer s laugh or a look into potential sequels. We've sat through entire credit sequences with no snippet. That's annoying (for us and for the people who'd like us to leave so they can clean). I guess it's super worth it to hardcore fans to wait and see, though.
6. Always sit in the middle of the row in the back of the theater.
These types of seats are easy to get when you go to the matinee since they usually aren't that packed. Sean prefers sitting in the back of the theater in the middle of the row–the best seats in the theater. It doesn't have to be in the very, very back row, but usually a few down. Something about the speakers and the screen and optimal viewing distance/location/etc. I usually don't care as long as I'm not craning my neck up to see what's going on.
7. Sean always on the right.
I don't know why this is a rule, but I've noticed that Sean always sits to my right, and I'm always on the left. It might be because I send him up the stairs first to find his "optimal" seat, and I just follow, sitting on the outside, nearest the aisle. It's just always the way it is.
Do you have any movie theater rules? Optimal viewing seats and the like?


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When on holiday, it is important to keep family and friends updated back home if you've arrived at your destination, what time you'll need to be picked up when you travel back and to share photos and videos with them.
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We looked into UK network providers that had the best SIMs and mobile contract deals to use when travelling abroad. For us, there was a clear winner based on one of the advantages you have if you're on holiday using their SIM – this was network provider Three.
If you get a SIM only deals from Three, you can enjoy their fantastic Feel At Home initiative which allows you to keep on roaming whilst on holiday and not worry about a surprise bill once you get home. The way it works is; the SIM uses your monthly allowance to use data and call and text UK numbers. All you need to do to get set up is; order a Three SIM and activate it on pay as you go or a pay monthly deal and start using it on the device of your choice.
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The holidays bring joy to many, but can also take their toll on the environment. Here are some great ways to keep the season bright and green at the same time.
1) Choose "memories" over "objects"
The holidays are a great time to reconnect with friends and family after a busy year. Remember that meaningful experiences create lasting memories. Enjoying a nature walk, cooking a delicious dinner using locally-sourced ingredients, or taking in a concert at a local venue are just a few ways to share time together.
2) Eco-conscious gift wrap
Why spend a ton of green on paper that will end up in a landfill when with a little creativity, you can wrap your presents beautifully with things you already have? Newspapers, magazines or catalogues create a unique and colourful look. Find fun ways to wrap your present in itself, like wrapping mittens in a scarf, or a cookbook in a dish towel.
3) Purchase presents that help the planet
When choosing the perfect gift, think of whether it will be used or not, and the long-term impact it will have on the environment. For that person who has everything, consider making a donation to an important cause on their behalf, or give of your time in a way that helps that person the most.
4) Be Eco-Friendly with E-cards
Although many people have sent out their holiday cards, for those of you who still need to make it to the post office, consider e-cards. You can find many free options online, and most are guaranteed to put a smile on the face of the recipient. Plus, they're guaranteed to make it to your friend before the big day.
5) Decorate with the environment in mind
Consider purchasing a potted tree to put your presents under that can be planted outside in the spring. Choose LED or solar panel lights, and keep them on a timer. Make a tradition out of your ornaments in place of buying new ones, or get creative and reuse items from around your home.
These are just a few ways to have an eco-friendly holiday season. We hope you found them inspiring!
The Alberta Emerald Foundation would like to wish you and yours the very best this holiday season!


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Sidebar: Flooring trends
Whether pale beige, rich amber or dark mahogany, natural wood floors have a timeless appeal.
Aesthetically, the unique patterns and grains of wood are pleasing to the eye, while the slight spring in a wood floor makes it far more comfortable than concrete to stand and walk on for prolonged periods of time.
"Timber lends physical and visual warmth to a space that you just can't achieve with tiles," says Lydia Uzzell, owner and interior designer at Designworks.
"It adds a depth of character that can't be matched."
From a practical standpoint, wood is one of the most renewable flooring materials available, yet will also last hundreds of years, according to Randy Stafford of Stafford Flooring, who is a certified wood inspector with the US-based National Wood Flooring Association.
Wood doesn't chip or crack when objects are dropped on it and it allows one to refinish the surface, and change the colour, look and texture.
As beautiful as wood is, however, it is not perfect and is vulnerable to changes in temperature and to moisture.
In Cayman, where humidity levels are off the scale for several months a year, simply turning off the air conditioning could be enough to affect natural wood floors.
One of the greatest challenges with wood flooring is that it absorbs moisture, explains Randy. This causes it to expand, and then cup or buckle. Engineered wood – made up of cross-laid layers of wood, with a veneer of hardwood pressed and glued onto the top side – is 75 per cent more stable than solid wood, while to the eye, it looks just the same.
"People tend to shy away from engineered flooring under the misconception that you can't refinish it, as you can with hardwood," says Lydia. "But as long as you select a good quality brand with a wear layer of above 4mm, it should last you a lifetime."
For those who want the wood-look without the price tag, a range of wood lookalikes have emerged in recent years, many of which eliminate the inherent problems with wood, and some of which so closely resemble natural wood that even the experts believe they are the real deal.
Wood laminate has been around for several decades, but has earned itself a less than desirable reputation. Flooring experts are reluctant to refer to emerging new laminates by the same term, because they are such a
world away from their predecessors.
"It used to be that real wood had that warm look, whereas laminate just looked a bit plastic," says Gary Rankin of Paramount Carpets. "With new technology though, it can be hard to tell them apart."
Randy agrees. "When you say 'laminate', people think 'cheap' but I have some laminates now that would totally fool you – they're fabulous," he says.
Whereas the grain and patterns of natural wood is never uniform, manmade wood-look materials previously could not avoid patterns repeating. The newest laminates, however, are becoming more and more realistic and can be made to look like a variety of woods as well as cork.
In years gone by, wood and porcelain were either/or options for flooring. Nowadays, however, wood porcelain, or wood-alike tiles, combine the durability and ease of maintenance of tile, with the look of wood, so that you can have that warm wood effect without the worry.
Inalco, a Spanish porcelain manufacturer distributed exclusively by ITC in the Cayman Islands, produces various lines of wood-look tiles with the subtle colours and grain of different woods. Some are created to look like time-weathered, recovered wood and are available in sizes ranging from 20cm x 120cm to 10cm x 300cm.
By making the tiles with rectified edges rather than bevelled edges, says Christina Gurunian at ITC, the tiles can be placed very close together, so that the bare minimum of grouting is visible. The wrong colour grouting, or too much grouting, can be a dead giveaway that the floor is not real wood.
The Slimmker Line by Inalco uses modern technology to produce porcelain tiles that are slim and light yet very durable. The Slimmker tiles are so slim, Christina says, that they can be laid directly over an existing floor, without the need to remove the previous tiles, making them a great option for those who want to achieve a new look with the minimum of dust and mess.
The floor is the one part of any home that takes the most abuse: it's walked all over constantly, pets run around on it, furniture is dragged over it and things are spilled on it. And yet we want it to keep looking good for years. It's therefore not advisable to cut costs when it comes to floors, says Gary.
While natural solid wood floors are the ideal, one can still achieve the look, texture and comfort of wood floors with more stable and economical products.
The options are increasing all the time, and it's now entirely possible to have make-believe wood floors at a fraction of the cost of real wood, without anybody knowing the difference.


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October 28, 2010
Why I Support Valour IT
(This is Carrie back to start some trouble. :)
When I first started volunteering at Bethesda and Walter Reed, I remember tiptoeing around words like amputee. I had to call the Marine Liasons at the hospital to verify a piece of information and I stuttered when discussing a wounded Marine's status. The Marine, as Marines are known to do, was not shy and came right out and said it. "He is a paraplegic."
That was over 5 years ago. Now, acronyms like BKA (below the knee amputation), TBI and PTSD are part of my daily vocabulary. I have come to accept the fact that when we send young men and women into war zones, some are bound to get hurt.
Please don't confuse my acceptance with a lack of caring because I care very much and want to see our wounded get all the support available to make their rehabilitation and recovery as successful as possible.
THAT is why I support Valour IT. Valour IT supports our wounded with their (free) laptops with voice activated software. These laptops provide a level of independence for servicemembers who, for whatever the reason, are not able to use their hands. Valour IT also provides personal GPS devices for those who have short term memory loss or other issues stemming from TBI or PTSD.
The need for such support has never been greater. As of Tuesday and just at Bethesda, there were 39 combat injured Marines and Corpsmen there. That number climbed higher when the plane landed from Landstuhl Tuesday night. I do not remember the number of wounded at Bethesda being that high even during the surge in Iraq.
I am co-leading the Marine team with Cassy Fiano this year. If you have a blog and would like to join the Marine team, please go here and sign up. The fundraiser starts today, Thursday, October 28th and ends on November 11th. We would love to repeat last year's victory but more importantly, we want to see our wounded and injured servicemembers get the tools they need to recover and lead full lives.
More to come....
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Carrie, you and Cassy can count on VC to support the Marine team and you can count on me for donations. I've already told Cassy VC wants to join the Marine team :)
You go, girls!
Posted by: Cassandra at October 28, 2010 10:58 AM
You are the best. Thank you for letting me post at VC.
Posted by: Carrie at October 28, 2010 11:02 AM
Okay...that donate button is the best thing evah!!!
I love it!
Posted by: Carrie at October 28, 2010 02:25 PM
I was hoping you guys wouldn't be mad.
Posted by: Cassandra at October 28, 2010 02:26 PM
No!! I think it's adorable.
Posted by: Carrie at October 28, 2010 03:08 PM
I wish your team the best, Carrie. Keep up that energetic profile. I heard there was a character archetype for it.
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Hello Parents & Teachers,
This is an ongoing project page for our Children's Ministry at Belcroft (Birth-5th Grade). Here I will put information and FAQs that will help you as a parent become more engaged with your child's spiritual growth at Belcroft and our ministry here. I pray that this site helps you.
~ Morgan
Parent's FAQ's
Q: Does Belcroft Bible Church (BBC) have a screening process for their ministry workers?
A: Yes it does. Belcroft's policy states that our fundamental goal is "to provide a safe, secure, loving environment for children where parents or caregivers feel comfortable leaving their children." You can find our complete policy HERE.
Q: Does BBC offer any weekday ministries for children?
A: At this time BBC does not. We are looking into ideas and welcome suggestions.
Q: Does BBC offer any help in fostering spiritual conversations within families?
A: Yes. There are several ways that BBC helps.
- Bracelet – Every week a child who attends is sent home with a wristband that encourages the parent to ask what that child has learned during Sunday School & Children's Church.
- Splink – D6 also sends out a weekly email called "Splink" that provides a quick outline for a spiritual talk with your children. You can recieve their weekly email for free at this site http://d6family.com/splink/week/2013-01-06.
- Home Connection – The curriculum we use at church (D6) offers a quick flyer called a "Home Connection" that helps parents dig deeper and help children to obey what they have been learning on Sundays. See "Home Connection" below for more information.
Home Connection
As the Director of Children and Student Ministries the most important goal for me is to help parents engage their children about spiritual things. The D6 Curriculum helps with that by offering a "Home Connection" flyer that parents can read every week that connects what children are learning at church with the home. Please visit the "Home Connection" page to learn more.
Ministry Worker's FAQ's
Q: What is the policy for finding a substitute?
A: In the event you can not teach on Sunday Morning we recommend that you follow the following procedure.
- You contact people on the "substitute list" located on the teaching lists.
- If you cannot find an available substitute please contact a fellow ministry worker (teacher or aide) who is not currently scheduled and ask if they would be willing to exchange a working date.
- If no one is willing to exchange a working date then please feel free to contact Morgan DeRieux or Nicole Douglas to help in finding help.
- Morgan and Nicole are NOT "normal" substitutes, and should only be contacted if there is an emergency. An emergency constitutes as a death in the family, a teacher/aide has become all the sudden sick and contagious, or a worker/aid's child has become sick and contagious and that parent can not find a caregiver for their child.
Q: Where can I find a list of substitutes?
A: I keep an updated schedule of teachers and list substitutes for Children's Sunday School & Church in two locations.
For a schedule of Sunday School workers and substitutes please click HERE.
For a schedule of Children's Church workers and substitues please click HERE.
Q: How do I become CPP Certified?
A: Please go to our CPP page and watch the video. After watching the video please fill out "Form A" and hand it to Morgan DeRieux.
Scope & Sequence
Want to get a birds eye view on how we are training children in our program? Well check out he Scope & Sequences for the two parts to Sunday's Children's Ministry.
Sunday School & Children's Church (D6 Curriculum)
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New bounties also revealed.
Posted By Ravi Sinha | On 11th, Aug. 2016 Under News
Continuing Game Informer's cover story of Destiny's Rise of Iron expansion, it's been revealed that Lord Saladin – purveyor of the Iron Banner – will sell something called Iron Engrams.
Don't get too excited though. These are essentially Year 1 and 2 Iron Banner armour pieces for those who want to complete their sets. However, it was also revealed that Shiro-4, Cayde's ally, will offer bounties throughout the expansion including axe kills in the Plaguelands, completing Archon's Force encounters and much more. He'll also have some class items that resemble Year 1 Iron Banner items.
In another interesting twist, Eververse will offer artifacts that add different filters to your game like the Golden Age Lens that makes everything appear in sepia. It's not meant to be anything other than cosmetic (so take that as some proof that they will cost Silver).
As for the new Radiant Treasures, it seems Bungie will offer weapon ornaments for weapons like the Zhalo Supercell, Telesto, MIDA Multi-Tool and the Exotic Khvostov. Again, these will be RNG based like the current Sterling Treasures.
Destiny: Rise of Iron, meanwhile, is out on September 20th for Xbox One and PS4.
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While we're waiting for China-built cars to land on American shores, farmers in rural China are taking matters into their own hands. This, from Virtual China:
Mr. Hu lives in Loudi city, Hunan Province, in southern China, and has spent his life working on ships plying China's rivers and canals. He calls his invention "the Happy Boat" ... He and his wife plan to take the vehicle on holiday during China's National Day vacation, to explore scenic waterways in other parts of his province. Mr. Hu will apply for a patent for his vehicle, too.
It's powered by a five-horsepower diesel engine and a one-horsepower electric engine (a hybrid!). Turf above, surf after the jump.
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Churchill's Pub and Grill
887 W. San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos
Because one can never have enough beer, even a bottle-share can lead to a second sudsy location. In the case of the share I reported on earlier this week (where I dug up early info on Toolbox Brewing Company), my post-party hangout of choice was Churchill's Pub & Grille (887 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos), where I continued my beer sampling, enjoying a flight of sours by the warmth of the watering hole's outdoor fire pits.
Iron Fist Brewing
1305 Hot Spring Way #101, Vista
A few tasters in, I was joined by a most welcome random visitor, Brandon Sieminski, the young brewmaster at family-owned Vista operation, Iron Fist Brewing Company. It wasn't a typical interview situation, but beer is what forms the basis of our relationship, so that's what we talked about. Sieminski shared with "the other Brandon" how happy he has been with a recent distributor shift, Iron Fist's plans for San Diego Beer Week, and how much he enjoys beer dinners and trading thoughtful conversation with patrons on beer for quality food. He also shared that his company is about to release its Nelson the ImPaler in a new format.
That beer, an extra pale ale brewed with Nelson Sauvin hops from New Zealand, will fill Iron Fist's first-ever four-packs. Those beers should debut very soon in grocery stores and liquor stores around San Diego County. One of the things Sieminski is most excited about with the packs is their price point. They should come in well under the double digit mark, dollar-wise, making for something that's highly affordable in comparison to many other craft beer four-packs on the market.
Iron Fist will follow up its inaugural four-pack with its Renegade Blonde Ale (a San Diego Beer News Beer of the Week two weeks ago) and perhaps a third yet-to-be-determined beer.
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May 9, 2018
Johnny Goes Home – a short story
May 2017 is National Storytelling Month. HumberHelp and Emmaus Hull & East Riding have worked together with creative writer Michelle Dee to produce this short story. Huge thanks to the companions at The Orchard for their trust and openness in sharing aspects of their own lives, upon which this fictional story is based. Enjoy.
Johnny woke up on the floor of a broken lock-up, his cardboard sheets damp with morning. His mouth tastes like fags and stale booze. It's another typical day in Johnny's life. Only it isn't, today he knows is his eighteenth, his mates had plied him with booze until early hours the night before. He shuddered remembering trying to dance on the table, trying to impress Steff the new barmaid. Rubbing his eyes, the right one felt tender to the touch, he remembered falling from the table and smacking his head. Had his mates left after that? Everything was hazy he couldn't be sure.
Johnny checked his jacket pockets, two nicked stubbies in each one, he'll have them later. In his jeans he found a good handful of baccy in a scrunched up pouch and a torn rizla pack. Had they really just gone off and left him there? He peered out from underneath the twisted garage door, the sky was grey and uninterested, he sat back down on the cardboard and cracked open a bottle. 'Happy Bloody Birthday,' he said out loud, letting the lager pour freely down his throat.
After half an hour of sitting there he's made a decision. Carefully folding up the baccy, he stands up dizzy from the nicotine and beer rush and sets out for his parents' house. Surely they'd want to see him on his birthday, his mum at least, wouldn't they? It wasn't like last time, he wasn't asking for anything, well maybe a bit of breakfast, watch the telly in the warm, see Suze if she was in. Susie was his little sister, he didn't regret much about leaving home, but he missed his little sister. He felt protective over her, in case his bastard father started on her like he'd done on him. Thinking about his dad made Johnny all tense, his head started pumping, his mind racing. He couldn't think straight and nearly walked into some fella pushing a barrow of veg on Market Street. 'Wotchit son!'
'Sod off,' came the reply from Johnny without thinking. He thought about calling out, telling the bloke he didn't mean it, but when he looked back the guy had disappeared around the back of the stalls. Johnny trudged wearily towards what had been his home on Finkle Street, up until six months ago. Finkle means twist or bend in Saxon or Viking, Johnny remembered learning that in school, pretty much all he did learn though.
'Well, well, look what the sea's dragged up, bin fighting have yer?' Johnny was stood at the back door, his mum had seen him just as he was about to knock, she looked tired her hair was untidy in a sort of bundle on top of her head. There was washing hanging up, filling the kitchen with a flowery clean smell which suddenly made him aware of his own stink. He hadn't managed a bath for a week – catching sight of his reflection, he imagined what his mum was picturing. He stood in clothes from the Sally Ally, too big for him, falling off him, torn and ripped and stained with crud, from knocking about the streets, his eye was bruised for sure and his hair hadn't seen a brush for ages.
'Come in then, if you're coming in?' his mum said cautiously. This wasn't the best start, but it would do. 'Your dad's gone out with Ted to fix the motor on that bleeding bike again.' Johnny breathed heavily, this meant he would be out for at least a few hours, maybe he and his mum could talk for a bit, spend some time. 'Go and get cleaned up, I'll do you a breakfast, bet you haven't eaten anything have you. There's a card from your auntie Mo and Suze is up and about somewhere, she was asking after you again last night.' They'd remembered, they'd remembered it was his birthday. He felt happy and sad at the same time, but managing a weak smile he headed off up the stairs.
A few hours later Johnny was sat in the front room of his family home. He felt a lot better washed, clean, with a cooked breakfast inside him: bacon, eggs and his favourite, hash browns dipped in barbecue sauce. The clock read twenty to eleven. 'Here I got you these, they should fit,' said his Mum handing him a shiny silver parcel. Inside were a brand new pair of jeans and two tee-shirts from the market. Suze had given him a big hug and an iPod, ready loaded with his favourite hip hop artists. Johnny grinned as he stood looking at himself in the hall mirror in his new clobber. Behind him the back door banged open. He spun round and saw his father stood in the doorway in his overalls, hands black from grease and motor oil.
'Thought you might turn up,' his Dad said, pointing a grubby finger at Johnny.
'I thought maybe I could… well sorta, mebbe…' Johnny struggled to find the words, he just couldn't talk to his dad anymore.
'Yer mam's been spoiling you again as she?' he demanded staring at Johnny's new clothes. 'Don't know why she bothers, you don't care about us do you, do you?' his dad said, jabbing his dirty oily finger on the new top. He moved towards Johnny feigning a punch, Johnny dodged the blow but knocked a bowl off the side, sending it crashing to the floor. 'Now look what you done you little prick,' grinning at his son nastily.
'Can't you just leave him alone Frank, just for one day?' his mum whispered.
'If you bloody well think it's alright for him to come waltzing in here whenever he feels like it, well I don't know what. It's my bloody house June, my bloody house and my rules: my rules June,' grabbing her by the wrist and twisting it. Johnny felt his heart racing, this was exactly why he'd left in the first place. He stepped between his parents and pushed his father as hard as he could, he went flying backwards slamming into the fridge. Johnny saw the first fist coming and ducked low, just as his father's boot connected with his head. Reeling from the impact, Johnny looked wildly at his mum, then at his Dad, then ran. He ran down the street, then the next street and the next, across the main road without looking, out on to the bypass, before collapsing in a heap on the grass verge. He began punching the ground repeatedly, shouting and yelling at the world.
The noise of the van engine drowned out any chance of interrogation. Johnny had hung about for an hour by the side of the road trying to thumb a lift out of town. He didn't know where, he didn't care, he just knew he needed to get out. Some old bloke had picked him up, said he was going North. That would do for a start. The guy's name was Tommy and he just drove throughout the day, tapping out rhythms with his his fingers on the steering wheel. Early evening Tommy had explained that he wasn't driving all night, that he was going to pull in at a pub he knew, where the landlady had rooms. Johnny could probably get one for nothing, Tommy had said, if he pulled his weight for a few hours in the cellar, shifting stock and that. Johnny had helped out a bit, and been rewarded for his efforts with a pint and a plate of pub grub. Turned out Tommy was a musician and he actually had a gig that night at this place. His name was written in large letters on a chalkboard 'Tommy Knight and the Stealers' 'Cos we steal every lasses heart who comes to see us,' Tommy had told him, his eyes full of mischief.
The music was alright, sort of loud rock music with violins in it, people had danced and when he'd explained it was his birthday, a few locals bought him a bunch of drinks. Tommy had wished him a happy birthday from the stage and everyone in the room had cheered and applauded. Later with the beer loosening his lips, he let slip to Tommy what had gone on earlier. He just nodded and smoked another fag, blowing the smoke out of his nostrils in two long wispy streams. Feeling more confident he told him more stuff about what had gone on at home, how he'd come home to see his mum with a broken tooth and swollen face. 'Frankie always did have a temper on him mind.' Tommy said startling Johnny. 'I'm not excusing him, nobody should hit anybody like, certainly not little June… she was a looker, couldn't believe it when ya dad hooked up with her.'
'You, know my dad?' Johnny had finally managed.
'Yup sure do, he played a mean trumpet your dad, could do with that sound in the Stealers.' Over the next hour Johnny learned all about how his dad had played in Tommy's first band called The Drivers, in his teens. They'd cut a demo and they'd been played on Radio 1 by some bloke called John Peel. 'Gerrin' on Peely's show was better than a number one in the charts any day of the week.' Tommy talked about the gig circuit, playing cities across the country, even playing in London a few times. It was all going great guns for them when Frank had left the band, after finding out he was going to be a father. 'Reckon that was round about the time you came along Johnny.'
'Uhuh hmm yeah.' Johnny mumbled, his mind reeling with all this new information. His dad had left the group, bought a house and settled down with his mum.
'He still there is he on Finkle?'
'Yeah still there,' Johnny said.
That night in a strange bed in a room above a pub hundreds of miles away from his hometown, Johnny thought about his dad. He'd given up his dream as a musician to support him, from what Tommy was saying they could have been really good, they'd had that radio guy playing them. It was early hours before Johnny finally fell asleep, a decision and an idea forming in his head.
Johnny Shaw woke up at the sound of the alarm clock, sitting up he heard the sound of the waves crashing against the sea front. He bounced out of bed, he had to be up and out quick, he was Team Leader that day at the homeless project. He showered, dressed quickly, grabbed his mail from the door. He recognised his mum and his sister's handwriting on two of the envelopes, birthday cards to be sure. Johnny would be twenty-one today but celebrating could wait, celebrating could come later. Susie was coming up to visit, he couldn't wait to show her around the quiet little town he now called home, to introduce her to his work colleagues, and show her what he had made of himself. It would be a great weekend.
After that night in the pub with Tommy, he'd hung about with the band, then at the end of the week on the return trip with Tommy, Johnny had checked in to a homeless shelter himself and enrolled in college, choosing to study music. Turned out he had a knack for writing lyrics. Eventually he found himself doing workshops with young adults like himself, who were in danger of falling through the cracks. He decided that he'd make his parents proud of him, proud of his achievements. It wasn't easy, but he'd worked hard and now was beginning to reap the rewards. The relationship with his dad hadn't improved all that much, they could sit in the same room without going for each other now, which was a vast improvement. Susie was pretty certain that he didn't hurt their mum anymore. Johnny knew he couldn't control his parents relationship, Johnny couldn't make everything rosy in the family, but he could try and change his life for the better. It was a typical day in Johnny's life as headed out to make music, write lyrics and tell stories, to a bunch of noisy teenagers.


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Ask any native Baltimorean about The Royal Theater and a smile is certain to appear on his or her face as they recollect with pride the grandeur and vibrancy of the historic venue. The Royal Theater, and Pennsylvania Avenue, served as Baltimore's cultural epicenter for more than five decades.
Opening in 1925 at the height of America's jazz age, The Royal Theater was a premier venue in the region, rivaling theaters in Harlem, Philadelphia and Chicago and launching the careers of musical icons including the legendary Duke Ellington and Ethel Waters, renowned comedian Red Foxx and the emblem of Baltimore blues Billie Holiday.
I remember strolling down Pennsylvania Avenue as a teenager and being overwhelmed by its vibrancy and energy. There was the electrifying performances by the likes of Stevie Wonder, Jackie Wilson and James Brown at The Royal Theater, and the young shoe-shiners popping rags in time with the sound of music from by jukeboxes. "The Avenue" had an enthralling and undeniable rhythm. On "The Avenue", you could greet national celebrities face-to-face, as they visited a network of African-American businesses, including clothiers, barbers, and musicians, in preparation for the next show.
Although the times have changed and the community has visibly transformed, the rich history of The Royal Theater and its legacy continue to pulse through Pennsylvania Avenue. The revival of The Royal Theater through the development of The Royal Theater and Community Heritage Center speaks directly to TRTCHC's mission. With the your help, we can increase employment opportunities, stimulate economic growth through tourism, reduce crime by providing culturally-focused outlets, and restore pride in Baltimore's past and its potential.
Your investment in The Royal Theater & Community Heritage Corporation mission, whether financial or personal is critical to this endeavor. We can revitalize "Our Avenue" and rebuild "The Royal". If we beleive we can, we can. Baltimor's third largest industry is tourism at the tune of $3 billion dollars and we are culturally rich. Come help rebuild 'Our Avenue", particpate, educate and celebrate our legacy.
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The government will respond to the threat to the very idea of India. That is what Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram said soon after taking charge of his new ministry on Monday. These were reassuring thoughts coming as they did in the wake of the terror attacks on Mumbai last week. But which India was the home minister referring to?
Yes, one of the many unintended consequences of the Mumbai terror attacks was the reiteration of the deep divide that separates the elite India from the ordinary India. That the divide exists and manifests itself in many ways is not a surprise. What however is a surprise, and therefore a cause for concern, is the manner in which the media made that divide even more wide and pronounced. Its response to the tragedy and the tone of its coverage reconfirmed one's worst fears that the media's content assessment mechanism may be flawed and its perspective is limited by the narrowly defined concerns of its practitioners.
This is not to underestimate the magnitude of the crisis or the enormity of the tragedy. The Mumbai terror attacks cost about 200 innocent lives. For more than 60 hours, a handful of gun-toting terrorists had gained control of two of India's most high-profile hotels in the country's financial capital, held as hostage a large number of Indians and foreigners and killed many of them. The media had to take note of this development, which it did rather well.
But the problem arose out of the manner in which the same media reported the developments at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) of the Indian Railways, where too the terrorists sprayed their bullets to eliminate several innocent lives. After the initial reporting of the deaths at the railway station, almost every television channel moved away from that area and focussed their cameras only on the two luxury hotels. The print media also gave the CST developments scant attention.
Could it be because the media's concern with the killing of some ordinary middle-class citizens in a railway station was far less than that with the attack on members of the elite India, who had gathered in those luxury hotels? Or could it be that the media empathised much more with the travails of the well-heeled citizenry of India and its preoccupation with covering the developments in these hotels was an outcome of that bias?
You might of course argue that the developments around the two hotels were far more significant and therefore the CST killings did not get the same coverage. The argument may have some merit. But compare the media's highly involved coverage of the killings last week with similar terrorist attacks in the past year or two, and it will become difficult not to conclude that the media's assessment of what deserves greater coverage is also influenced by the concerns of elite India. The seven bombs that exploded at seven locations in local trains in Mumbai in July 2006 killed almost as many people as last week's terrorist attacks. But the coverage of those blasts was quite muted compared with what happened now.
There were two key differences though. One, the train blasts in 2006 took place in a span of a couple of hours. The terrorist attacks last week lasted for about three days. Two, the nature of the two attacks was different. In 2006, it was a nameless and faceless terrorist who had got bombs planted in the trains to be exploded in a pre-determined sequence. Last week, terrorists with guns roamed around killing people at will. The two are not strictly comparable. And the media may have just responded to this unprecedented scale of the attack.
But then what about floods that a few months ago ravaged large parts of Bihar? What about the mindless killing of ordinary people by various extremist groups in different parts of the country? Clearly, the problem is not with the kind of coverage given to last week's terrorist attacks in Mumbai. The problem arises when similar events affecting the common man do not get the same treatment. It is then that questions arise on whether the media's coverage is influenced by its consideration of reaching a larger number of viewers or readers and in the process gaining more mileage for its advertisers. For instance, won't floods in Bihar or Naxalite killings in some village get a much lower viewership rating than a terror attack on elite India?
There is also this uncomfortable feeling that the media's coverage is now largely influenced by the concerns of those who decide its content-mix. Thus, a public transport system will be attacked because car-owners are adversely affected, and a terrorist attack on a luxury hotel will become more sensational than a similar assault on a railway station. The disturbing thought is that the media and its practitioners have both become part of the elite India and their news judgment is influenced by their concerns and not necessarily of the vast majority of the common people in this country. This is perhaps no less calamitous than what happened in Mumbai last week.


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Here is the first dinner with half the members of Kominote Espwa, the Hope Community, at my house at Castel-Pere. For several years now a number of young men from our group have expressed an interest in living a life dedicated to our mission of helping the poor children. We are exploring the possibility of forming a religious community. Pray for these young men as they discern their vocations.
Stay informed, stay involved: here's one way of keeping up with what's happening in southern Haiti. Please consider supporting our mission to save orphans and vulnerable children from desperate poverty; contributions can be sent to our partners at Free the Kids - www.freethekids.org. Thank you for your help.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Fegen spends most of his day with us. He's usually the first in line for the soup kitchen. I asked him where home was and he answered, "Not far. Can I stay with you here?". We'll look into it but this is not the time to consider taking in more children. The global economic crisis has hit us and our finances do not allow us to expand at this point.
Laundry time
Here's MacDonald washing a white shirt he'll be wearing on Sunday. All the older children do all their own laundry and do it well.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Rainy season
The kitchen (yellow) and the Guest House (aqua) share the little pond created by another thunder storm yesterday. It is the rainy season after all so the area is filled with large puddles and lots of mud.
Prisoners' Day
After church yesterday, Nancy, Peter, Claire and I headed to town to participate in Prisoners' Day celebrated on the last Sunday in October here in Haiti. Lots of fancy speeches and promises by local and international dignitaries. Thank goodness this was followed by a wonderfully typical rice, beans and chicken dinner for all prisoners.
A new bonnet
The original container which we have been using as storage for cement, rebar and tools started leaking recently so we covered it with two by four framing and local sheet metal. The wood and metal roofing come from other projects and were not being used. A+ for recycling!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Which came first? In our case it was chickens.
Drying rice
This is the second day our neighbor has put her rice out to dry so it should be good to go now. She'll be putting the rice in bags and will go to the market to sell it. Her two daughters came home from school and they joined their one year old brother to wait for mama to be done her work. The girls attend our school and eat with our children. Notice the tupperware container with the leftover food the oldest child brings home for her brother to eat!
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Thursday, October 8, 2009
Bon Voyage !
Doctor Cynthia, Nathalie and I are leaving Les Cayes this morning and will hopefully end up in Fort Lauderdale for a meeting with Cross International this evening. Tomorrow is dedicated to some training and the next two days will be TWI/FTK Board meeting. Will post when I can. We could use some prayers, especially for the board meeting, as some tough decisions need to be made.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Accounting Office
Louinda, Renold, Nathalie, Jonas and Joel
Nathalie has been working with our accounting team these last five weeks. She has been doing a lot of training and bringing our team to a new, more professional level. We are grateful to Nathalie for spending her vacation with us and sharing her knowledge to render us more efficient and transparent. Thanks, Nat.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Happy B'day, Linda
We celebrated Linda Faford's birthday this evening. The kids put on a show: Jonaldo recited a poem; Jean-Remy and Samy Nelson sang a French religious song; our folklore dancers did their number and Easy Cross performed brilliantly. A favorite meal was prepared and a beautiful cake was baked by Carmelle. I'd post more photos but the internet is NOT cooperating.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Benito was just getting up from a nap when I came by yesterday afternoon. This is the closest thing to a smile he could muster.
MarcKenson is one of our junior leaders, a bridge between the staff and the boys. An above-average student, he is a Senior Altar Server, sings in the group called Easy Cross and is darn good in soccer.
Foot care
Willem ripped his toenail pretty badly while playing. He came limping to the Guest House for some TLC, a bandage and a cookie. Linda and Claire rose to the occasion-- actually, as you can see in the photo, they lowered themselves to the occasion.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Sermon's essence
"I will do more than belong, I will participate. I will do more than care, I will help. I will do more than believe, I will practice. I will do more than be fair, I will be kind. I will do more than be friendly, I will be a friend. I will do more than forgive, I will love." Author Unknown
My sermon for tomorrow morning is based on the above quote which I found while searching the web. Thought you might appreciate it.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Two reasons to help
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Jeannot and Lifaite, two of my older boys, are in training to become plumbers. They came to my place yesterday to fix a leak in my kitchen sink. The musty smell is almost gone. Thanks, guys.
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Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a fuel scam.
At about 4pm on Thursday, February 9, the victim, a woman in her 50s, was flagged down by a man while travelling on the A142 slip road at the junction with the A14 near Fordham.
The man said he was low on fuel and asked the woman to lend him money in return for gold rings.
The victim refused to give the man cash but agreed to drive to the nearest petrol station to pay for his fuel where the man filled up with £49.97 worth of fuel and then left giving the victim a fake business card.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


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