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July 2014
The SDCA Western Regional is always held at Lompoc, CA, so we usually are not able to attend unless the SDCA National is being held in conjunction with the Western. Luckily, Kris and Bayard brought out their boy, Colin, brother to Cara and our Calyx. He won Best Opposite Sex at the supported entry for the Lompoc Kennel Club. This boy was also the #1 Scottish Deerhound in NOTRA and LGRA for 2012, so it was nice to see him also doing well in the conformation ring amongst so many quality hounds!
June 2014
This year
's SDCA National Specialty was held in Washington. While we were unable to attend, some of our owners were able to go with their Big Sky hounds, so we were nicely represented! The big news was that Cara, from the Big Sky/Fernhill C litter took Best in Field for ASFA coursing as well as the LGRA racing! A couple years ago, this special girl also won Best Puppy in Specialty at the SDCA Western Regional Specialty, so to see her now win it big in coursing and racing was a special treat. Big congrats to her owner Laura Birrell as well as to my friend, Barb Heidenreich, who so nicely agreed to co-breed this litter! Cara's brother, Colin, also finished well with second place behind Cara, so a big congrats to him and his owners, Kris and Bayard, as well!
Big Sky's Astrid took second place in Veteran Bitches over 9 years, and looked lovely. Her puppy Hebridie took second place in Open Dogs and her bitch puppy, Holly, was second in Bred by Exhibitor. We were happy to see how lovely they have all become!
Laura with Cara Astrid head shot Barb with Astrid
Barb with Hebridie Gail with Astrid (middle dog) and Barb with Hebridie
Astrid Hebridie Joan with Holly
April 2014
We finally managed the get the dogs out to a dog show. Madolyn's busy schedule had kept us from the ring since last July, but now we headed down to Austin for a show, a visit with my parents, and a trip to Qui (voted best new restaurant in the country for 2013)! Madolyn showed Eclipse for the first time in Junior Showmanship, and they ended up winning Best Junior! Harambee's Big Sky Utah took Winners Dog both days for two more points, and Big Sky's Deirdre took Best of Breed both days for her first points. It was a great show!
Madolyn and Fernhill's Eclipse at Big Sky Eclipse and Harambee's Big Sky Utah
Madolyn and Utah BigSky's Deirdre
November 2013
Fernhill's Colin from the Fernhill/Big Sky C litter finishes his championship by going Best of Winners at the Rogue Valley Kennel Club show. Congratulations to Kris and Bayard Smith!
October 2013
We received some fun news from Terri Crawford in California that Big Sky
's M'Lady Baas (also known as Myla) was used for some shots for the new TV series REIGN, which is based on the life of Mary Queen of Scots. How cool! Here she is with the stars of the show--Toby Regbo, Torrance Coombs, and Adelaide Kane.
July 2013
The summer Dallas shows rolled around again, and we were off with Eclipse, Dixie, and our new boy Utah, that we co-own with Jackie Woods. Eclipse took Winners Dog on Friday and Sunday for two majors. He was Reserve Winners on Saturday. Harambee's Big Sky Utah was Reserve Winners Dog on Friday. Big Sky's Aero from Tamashi was Reserve Winners Dog on Sunday. Dixie was Winners Bitch and Best of Winners on Friday and Sunday for two more majors as well. On Saturday, Utah, who was showing from the Puppy 9-12 class, took Winners Dog and Best of Winners for his first major too! Dixie took Winners Bitch and then Best Opposite. This win was over a top ranked special, so we were quite proud
May 2013
We took Dixie, Eclipse, and Calyx out to the Denton show. On Friday, Eclipse took Winners Dog and Dixie took Winners Bitch and Best of Winners, while Calyx took Best of Breed. Saturday surprised us with Dixie taking Winners Bitch, Best of Winners, and Best of Breed, while Eclipse took Winners Dog.
April 2013
Dixie was finally old enough to go to her first coursing event, so we brought her out to the Diamond Ranch in Denton along with Eclipse. Both dogs ran on both days, so they both came home with their JC titles!
March 2013
Big Sky's Aero from Tamashi went to the Ft. Worth show and took home Winners Dog and Best Opposite on both days.
Jan 2013
To our delight, we found out that Big Sky's Deirdre finished 2012 as the #1 Scottish Deerhound for Open Field Coursing (NOFCA). Her sister, Big Sky's Bonita Paloma, was the #1 Lure Coursing Scottish Deerhound in Canada. Not to be outdone by his cousins, Fernhill
's Colin, from the Fernhill/Big Sky C litter finished 2012 as the #1 Scottish Deerhound in racing in both the LGRA and
NOTRA. For this accomplishment, he was awarded the Fairchild Perpetual Trophy for Excellence in racing by the Scottish Deerhound Club of America. Yay Deirdre (in blue on the left) and Colin (on the right in red) and Paloma and congratulations to Jackie Woods, Sharlene Lazin, and Kris and Bayard Smith! We are so proud of you!
We also brought Dixie and Eclipse out to the Sunday show in Glen Rose. Dixie took Winners Bitch and Eclipse took Winners Dog and Best of Winners.
December 2012
Time passes so quickly, and we had to say goodbye to our beautiful Zoe. She was almost 14 years old, and was the most special girl. We will never forget her, as she was the mother to our first Deerhound litter and Madolyn's Junior Showmanship dog for many years. Together, they won Best Junior at the SDCA National three times! Maddy was also the #1 Junior in the U.S with a Deerhound for four consecutive years with Zoe. Always the sweetest, kindest girl, Zoe was also our best hunter, incredibly smart, and had a keen sense of humor! She will live on through her puppies. Her Big Sky's Artemis, Big Sky's Anica o'Fernhill, and Big Sky's Astrid o'Fernhill have all produced BPISS winners! Here is Zoe at age 13 and 1/2. We will always love you!
Big Sky's Boudicca of Poetry took home Winners Bitch (and Best of Winners on Sat) on Friday and Saturday of the Dallas shows to get her two majors and become a champion! Big Sky's Dixie took Winners Bitch and Best of Winners on Sunday for her first major! Big Sky's Darby took Winners Dog and Best of Winners on Friday for his first major and then Winners Dog again on Saturday and Sunday for a total of six points. We were very proud of the crew!
October 2012
Big Sky's Byrde went to the show in Tyler and took Winners Bitch to finish her championship!
Now that Madolyn has started high school, our schedule has been extremely busy and hectic! The Friday before the Fayetteville, AR show, Maddy's school had an early dismissal, and then they had a school holiday on the Monday after, so we decided this was too good an opportunity to miss, and headed to Fayetteville for a show! We really enjoyed exploring Fayetteville and finding some interesting shops and great restaurants. This was Eclipse's first show, and he did not disappoint, as he ended up taking Best of Winners both days for his first two points. Calyx took Winners Bitch on both days as well, and ended up finishing on Saturday (making Sunday's point just an extra one for good measure)! Madolyn showed for the first time in the Open Senior class, and she and Ziggy came away with second place on both days. They did a great job! Here are a few pictures from the trip:
Sept 2012
I decided to bring Eclipse out to his first lure coursing event now that he was a year old, and he made me very happy by earning his first JC leg!
July 2012
We brought our Calyx and Dixie out to the Dallas shows. This was Calyx's second all breed show and Dixie's first. On Friday, Calyx took Winners Bitch and Best of Winners from the Bred by class for a major, and Dixie---at her first show---took the major reserve! On Saturday, Calyx took Best of Winners again for another major and Byrde (Big Sky's Byrde) took Reserve Winners Bitch. Aero (Big Sky's Aero from Tamashi) took Winners Dog for two points, and Darby (Big Sky's Darby) took Reserve Winners Dog. On Sunday, Calyx did the three-peat and took her third major. Byrde was Reserve Bitch and Aero was Reserve Dog. Madolyn showed Ziggy in Junior Showmanship, and they won the Open Intermediate class on two of the three days. We were thrilled
After getting back from a short trip to Canada, Maddy and I decided to head out to the Longview show. Calyx won Best of Breed both days for two more points, and Maddy and Ziggy won their Junior Showmanship class on Saturday, and came in second on Sunday. We had a fun weekend!
Later in the month, we heard from Deb Hughes that Big Sky's Delilah at Leelanau went to the IABCA shows in Michigan and came home with four Hound Group 1's and three Best Puppy in Shows!!! We were absolutely thrilled with the news! This gave Delilah her international title and lots of cool medals (which Maddy wished the AKC would award at their shows)! Way to go Deb and Delilah!!
Deliah shows off her bling from the IABCA shows
May 2012
Our favorite show of the year---the SDCA National Specialty---was in Frankenmuth, MI again this year. This is one of our favorite locations, and I have to say the quality of the dogs this year seemed exceptional! I was very excited to see so many gorgeous hounds! We brought along our youngsters---Calyx, Eclipse, and Dixie--along with our Ch. Fernhill's Valor of Big Sky. On the first day, our Big Sky's Calyx pleased us with winning a very competitive 15-18 month bitch Futurity class. Fernhill's Eclipse at Big Sky took 3rd in his class, and our Valor took 3rd in the Stud Dog class. Dixie, who was in the largest class of the whole specialty, showed very well (and so did her sister Delilah), but was among the youngest in her class, and lacked the maturity of the girls who were closer to the age cutoff. On the second day, Calyx and Eclipse both placed 4th in their sweepstakes classes, and on the third day, Calyx took second in her regular class and Eclipse again took 4th. Madolyn showed Valor in Junior Showmanship, and was thrilled to win Best Junior for the fifth time!!
Big Sky's Calyx O' Fernhill
Fernhill's Eclipse at Big Sky Big Sky's Dixie
Big Sky's Delilah at Leelanau Madolyn wins Best Junior with Ch. Fernhill's Valor of Big Sky
Our friends Lesa Newbitt and Kim Staman also came to Michigan and brought our Big Sky's Byrde and Big Sky's Boudicca of Poetry (Boo). Byrde placed third in the American Bred Bitch class and Boo placed third in the Amateur Owner handler class. Boo also entered the ASFA coursing. This was her first coursing event ever entered, and she came in third (after a run off) in the Open Stakes---only 2 points off from the bitch who took Best in Field! She was incredible!
Big Sky's Byrde Big Sky's Boudicca of Poetry
April 2012
Big Sky's Delilah at Leelanau went to another show in Michigan, and took home her first point as well as Best of Breed! Yay Delilah and Deb!!
Later in the month, we took Big Sky's Dixie and Fernhill's Eclipse at Big Sky out to a lure coursing fun day for some practice chasing the bunny. Boy, did they have fun!!!
March 2012
We heard from Renae Stellmach, that Big Sky's Darby, who is from our 2011 Valor/Audrey litter, went to his first show weekend in Wichita Falls, TX, and at 7 months old, took home Best of Breed on Sunday! Congratulations Renae and Darby!
We were excited to hear that Fernhill's Hebridie O'Glencrag went to Louisville, KY (the second largest entry of Deerhounds for the year after the National) and took home Best in Sweepstakes as well as Winner's Dog on two of the days!!! Hebridie's dam, Big Sky's Astrid O'Fernhill is from our A litter, and Hebridie reminds us so much of her!!
Then more exciting news, as Big Sky's Aero from Tamashi goes to Ft. Worth for his first show, and takes home Winners Dog! Here he is at 11 months.
February 2012
We brought Calyx out to her first ASFA meet in order to get her certification. She ran with great enthusiasm, and passed easily!
Our Fernhill's Eclipse at Big Sky is growing by leaps and bounds. We took him to his first match, and he took Best Opposite. Here he is at 10 months.
January 2012
We start the new year with some pictures of our pups from our previous litters, as well as those from our A litter girls---sent in by their proud owners :)
Thorn (Astrid son) Ada (red collar) Dae (now Deirdre) Blaire (now Myla)
Hebridie (Astrid son) Baccio (Anica daughter) Hector (Astrid son) Hart (Astrid son)
Astrid Brock
Rider (Anakin)
We brought our Big Sky's Aero from Tamashi and Big Sky's Calyx O' Fernhill out to the AKC lure coursing meet in McKinney, TX. This was Aero's second trial, and he got his JC with flying colors. As for Calyx, this was her first trial, and she delighted us with an awesome run for her first JC leg as well as her QC!
Then we heard from Deb Hughes in Michigan, that Big Sky's Delilah at Leelanau went to her first show, and took home a Puppy Group 3!!! Congratulations Deb and Delilah!!
November 2011
We were pleasantly informed that our Ch. Big Sky's Artemis and our Ch. Big Sky's Beckett were both invited to the Eukanuba invitational show in Orlando, FL. We are so proud of both of these homebred champions who have both won Bred By Exhibitor Hound Group 1's at competitive shows!
October 2011
Madolyn and I drove down to Belton for the Belton dog show with Calyx and Ziggy. This was Calyx's very first show, and she ended up winning Best of Breed both days!! She was a natural in the ring, and seemed to really enjoy it. Madolyn showed Ziggy in Junior Showmanship, and she ended up winning Best Junior Handler both days!!! Junior Showmanship is always so competitive, especially now that Madolyn is in the older class, so this was really cool. Madolyn and Ziggy were awesome!!
Big Sky's Calyx O'Fernhill Madolyn and Ziggy take back to back Best Juniors!
October was another good month for us, as we found out from Barb Heidenreich that Hebridie, the son of our A litter girl, Astrid, went Best Puppy in Specialty at the SDCA Eastern Regional Specialty. He also took Reserve Winners Dog on one of the other days---a nice feat for a pup! Here's a look at his stash!
For Hebridie to take this win was very special, as this means that three of our A litter girls have produced Best in Specialty winning pups! Audrey's girl, Paloma, took Best Puppy in Show at an all sighthound specialty show, Anica's girl, Cara, took Best Puppy in Specialty at the 2011 SDCA Western Regional Specialty, and Astrid's son, Hebridie, took Best Puppy in Specialty at the 2011 SDCA Eastern Regional Specialty as well as Best Puppy in Futurity at the SDCA National!! Yippee!!
August 2011
Our friend, Lesa Newbitt (Bereton), headed up to Fern Hill to bring back two puppies from the Nootka/Torrish litter. Nootka (Ardtalamcu Nootka) is the Australian girl we brought in with her brother, Mojave, and sister, Arikara. The sire of the litter, Torrish, is by Fernhill's Lyric (who was Winners Dog at the 2007 SDCA National) and out of Ch. Foxcliffe Thistleglen Bluegrass Cat (whose sister, Hickory, was BIS at Westminster and a two time Breed winner at the SDCA National). Lesa and I will co-own Eclipse. Here he is with his sister, Etta. Their sire, Torrish, is the third picture.
July 2011
We headed up to Oklahoma City for Maddy to participate in the big Junior Showmanship competition. This was a really fun event sponsored by Onofrio that not only included a big competition with three judges in each ring, but also some fantastic prizes and a great meal. There were 76 entrants, and Maddy showed her Pug, Ziggy. Well.....Madolyn ended up making it to the finals!! We were so thrilled, as this competition is extremely competitive. They looked incredible together, and Ziggy showed his little heart out even though they were in the ring for so long. Madolyn had a smile from ear to ear!
On July 24, our Ch. Big Sky's Artemis (Audrey) gave birth to her second litter by Ch. Fernhill's Valor. This time she had four bitches and two dogs. Audrey is a great mom, and these pups are fat and precious! We look forward to seeing how they look as they grow, and having fun with them!
This summer was exciting for us, as we also heard that Fernhill's Cara (from the C litter), whose dam, Anica, is from our A litter, ended up taking Best Puppy in Specialty at the SDCA Western Regional in Lompoc, CA!! Cara is a litter sister to our Calyx. Her brother Colin was also at the show, and looking very handsome.
Fernhill's Cara (from the C litter) Fernhill's Colin Colin with Kris in red and Cara with Laura in brown
June 2011
Madolyn and I traveled to Oregon for the 2011 SDCA National. We look forward to this show every year, as we always enjoy seeing everyone and their dogs, but since the show was so far from home, we went without dogs this year. We were lucky to have the chance to see a few of our pups from our 2009 litter as well as some from Astrid's litter born on Dec. 2010. Sharlene Lazin brought down Paloma (Bebe) and Calli (Brady) and Dave and Terri Baas brought up Myla (Blaire). Hailey, Hebride, Holt, and Holly from the Astrid/Iagan litter were too young for the regular classes, but they came for the futurity.
Madolyn wanted to show in Junior Showmanship, but since we couldn't bring any of our dogs, Sharlene brought Calli (whom we co-own) down for Maddy to show. Calli had never been to a show before, and Maddy had not seen her since she was 12 weeks old, but they did a fantastic job together. Madolyn didn't win Best Junior this year, but I was very proud of how well she did and how awesome the two were together. You would never had known that this puppy had never been to a show before, much less never been handled by Madolyn either. They were a great team! Here are some shots of the two together:
The lovely Myla entered the LGRA racing for her first time and ended up placing! She looked gorgeous running out there, and for her to run her first time at a national and place, was great to see! Here she is in the conformation ring:
Perhaps one of the coolest moments at the show was when Hebridie (Fernhill's Hebridie O'Glencrag) ended up winning Best Puppy in Futurity amongst some extremely promising puppies! His dam, Astrid, is from our A litter, so we were very proud of how this little guy did! Here he is with his owner/handler Barb Heidenreich. His sister, who also won her class, is pictured on the right.
April 2011
Lesa took Birdie up to Kansas for a show, and came back with back to back majors and Best of Breed wins!!! Congratulations, Lesa!!
March 2011
The lovely Ada from our A litter came back to us. She turned out to be a very type-y bitch with the sweetest, easiest, temperament. Right away, she became a fixture on the landing in front of Madolyn's room. Madolyn will be showing her in Junior Showmanship.
December 2010
Big Sky Astrid O'Fernhill gave birth to seven beautiful puppies by Ch. Tannochbrae's Iagan at Glengrag on December 21. We look forward to seeing how these beautiful pups develop.
Astrid and her pups the proud father, Ch. Tannochbrae's Iagan O'Glencrag
October 2010
Brock (now Fionn), brother to Bean and Birdie, took Winners Dog and Best Opposite at the Lawton Dog show on Saturday. On Sunday, Maddy showed Valor to Best of Breed!
Maddy shows Valor to Best of Breed
September 2010
We decided to bring Ziggy out for the Dallas Toy Dog Specialty. Unfortunately, we were only able to make the Sunday show, but Maddy handled Ziggy to a nice Best of Breed win over a top ten special! It was very exciting! Maddy has shown Ziggy as a special at two Pug specialties now, and both times, he has taken home Best of Breed!
July 2010
Bean finished his championship at age 11 months by going Best of Breed again at the Dallas show on Friday. Boo took Winners Bitch and Best Opposite. Bean took Breed again on Saturday and Sunday, while Boo and Birdie split Winners Bitch and Best Opposite on Saturday and Sunday.
Bean at 11 months
July was also a great month for Bean's sister, Paloma (Bebe). She went to her first show--the Western Sighthound Specialty in Canada---and not only did she win Best of Breed, but she also went on to take Best Puppy in Show!! On the east coast, her cousin Bayard (his dam and her sire are littermates), went Best Puppy in Show at the Eastern Sighthound Specialty. That was really cool!!
June 2010
Bean took Winners dog on Saturday and Best of Breed on Sunday at the Texarkana show. His sister, Birdie, took Winners bitch and Best Opposite on Sunday. Their sister, Boo, took Best of Breed on Saturday!
Boo takes Best of Breed in Texarkana
The Oklahoma City show was very good to us. On Thursday, Valor took Winners Dog and Best of Breed for a three point major, which finished his championship. Birdie took Winners Bitch. Zoe, at 11 years old, took Best Opposite! On Friday, Bean took Winners Dog, Best Bred by, and Best of Breed for his first major! He then went on to win an extremely competitive Bred by Hound Group 1! I was very proud of him, as there were some huge hound entries with well known hound breeders there. On Saturday, Bean took Best of Winners for a five point major, and Valor (being shown by Madolyn) took Best of Breed! Then on Sunday, Bean took Winners again and Valor took Best Opposite. It was a great show!
May 2010
We went to the SDCA National in Basin Harbor, Vermont. This is one of my favorite show venues, and we had an amazing cottage right on Lake Champlain! Since this show is so far, we went without dogs, but Barb Heidenreich was kind enough to bring Ardtalamcu Mojave Man (whom we co-own) down for Madolyn to show in Junior Showmanship. Madolyn handled him in the regular dog classes too. Mojave ended up winning his regular class, and then Madolyn took Best Junior Handler for the fourth year in a row! She has been doing so well showing the dogs, and we are very proud of her! This win was particularly nice, as it was Mojave's first show, and Madolyn's first time to ever show him. The gorgeous GCH. Foxcliffe Hickory Wind (who is pictured on the right and whose sire is a littermate to our Valor's sire), took Best of Breed for the second year in a row. As always, she was handled to perfection by Angela Lloyd.
March 2010
We took Birdie and Bean to the Wichita Falls and Ft. Worth dog shows. Bean took Winners dog and Best Opposite both days in Wichita Falls, and Birdie took Best of Breed both days! At the Ft. Worth show, Bean took Best of Breed both days, while Birdie and her sister, Boo split the bitch points by each taking Winners Bitch and Best Opposite on a day.
January 2010
Birdie and Bean are now six months old, and boy have they grown! Bean is 75 lbs and Birdie is 62 lbs.
I am looking forward to bringing these two out to the shows. See you soon!
Bean at six months Birdie at six months
November 2009
We kept our dear little Birdie and Bean from our Audrey/Valor litter, and here they are at 16 weeks----cuties!!!
Bean Birdie
We didn't go to many dogs shows this year, as much of it was taken up with rearing our litter of twelve puppies. They take lots of work, but I think it's the best kind of work, as who doesn't want to spend time with puppies?!!! Luckily for me, Madolyn was home for the summer, as she is the best at helping to socialize puppies, and this time, she was old enough to help with clean up too!! Anyway,
the puppies have now all gone to their new homes, and we will surely miss them! We are happy, though, that they have all gone to great people who will keep us up to date as to how the pups are doing! Already, we have some nice shots of Bubba (now Blu), Bitty, Benjamin (now Murdoc), Bitsy (now Biddy), Brock (now Fionn), and Brady (now Calli).
Here is Bubba and his Wolfhound pack The superfast Murdoc
Calli and her Dobe pal, Zeus little Bitty who has already learned a new trick
Aodhan and Biddy Fionn and his new buddy, Beau
Our Ch. Big Sky's Artemis (Audrey) blessed us with a nice litter of a dozen puppies---8 girls and 4 boys! The proud father is our Fernhill's Valor of Big Sky. The puppies look gorgeous, and we are already very excited about them. Madolyn has been making sure that they are well socialized :)
We attended the 2009 SDCA National Specialty in St. Louis, MO. This was the first time we had ever visited Purina Farms, and boy were we impressed! It is a lovely sight for a dog show, and we enjoyed seeing all the other animal displays on the beautiful grounds as well. Unfortunately, we ended up having to leave Valor at home to perform stud duties, as Audrey decided to come in season just at the time we had to leave, so we ended up only bringing Zoe and Nootka. Zoe took second in her Veteran Bitch class, but more importantly, she and Maddy won Best Junior Handler for the third year in a row! Nootka showed well, but did not place in a very large, competitive Open Bitch class. She did get lots of nice compliments though! :) As usual, we thoroughly enjoyed seeing all of our friends, and can't wait until next year!!!!
Madolyn was named #1 Junior Handler in the U.S with a Scottish Deerhound by BestJunior.com. This is her third year in a row to receive this honor. We are very proud of her.
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Our Big Sky's Artemis wins Breed both days at the Cen-Tex Kennel Club show and finishes her championship. She also qualified for the AKC/Eukanuba Invitational Dog show for the next two years, as she finished her championship with all points coming from the Bred-by Exhibitor class. We hope to have puppies from her this coming spring of 2009.
Rider, the lone male puppy from our A litter, finished his championship with a 4pt major by going Best of Winners at the SDCA supported entry in GA under judge Kent Delaney. His other major was also at the SDCA supported entry in GA the previous year. We are especially proud of this boy, as he was the first from the A litter to finish his championship, and did so with his young handler, Ryan,who was 12 when they first started together. Congratulations to Judith Kuczmarski (his owner) and Ryan (his co-owner and handler)!!!
July 2008
Madolyn wins Best Junior Handler Juniors getting ready for the ring
We traveled to Lompoc, CA for the SDCA National Specialty. The Western Regional Specialty was also held at the same show. Since we had never driven out west before, we decided to make a trip out of it, and made stops at the Petrified Forest and Painted Desert, the Meteor Crater, and the Grand Canyon. The scenery was magnificent. The show site was beautiful as always, and the weather perfect---the dogs just loved it! Madolyn was very excited to win Best Junior Handler for the second year in a row at the SDCA National, and Best Junior Handler again the next day at the Western Regional. Way to go Madolyn!!
Big Sky's Artemis in the Bred By class Fernhill's Valor of Big Sky in Open Dogs
(top left picture) (remaining three pictures)
Madolyn also handled Zoe to a very nice second place in the Veteran bitch 9 and older class at the National, and third in the Veteran bitch class (all ages over 7) at the Western Regional. We were very happy with our Fernhill's Valor of Big Sky as well. He placed fourth in the Open Dog class at the National, and third in Open at the Western. He also went back in the ring with his brothers to help his dam, Roslyn, win Best Brood Bitch. Roslyn also took home Best Veteran in Show and an Award of Merit from the National. It was all very exciting! Our Audrey, who decided to drop all of her coat (and a few pounds) before the show, showed very nicely in a competitive Bred-By class, but didn't place. We still think she's beautiful nonetheless!
Am/Can Ch. Fernhill's Roslyn ( dam to our Valor) takes Best Veteran in Show, Best Brood Bitch, and an Award of Merit at the 2008 SDCA National Specialty!
May 2008
Floating dog? Yes! This is our Ch. Fernhill's Mersey literally floating around the ring in the Hound group at the DKC show.
April 2008
Valor takes Best of Breed at the Stephenville Kennel Club show.
March 2008
Madolyn showed Ziggy at the Bluebonnet Pug Specialty in Ft. Worth, TX for his first time as a special, and he ended up taking Best in Specialty!!!! Way to go Madolyn and Ziggy!!!
Jan 2008
Madolyn wins Best Junior in the U.S with a Scottish Deerhound for 2007. This is her second year in a row to win this award, as she also won it in 2006, when she was finally able to start showing in juniors at age 9.
Congratulations Madolyn!!!
Here is a new photo of Azure at 5 years. We are so proud of this wonderful dog!

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Hi friends! I think a lot of people wait to eat soup until the weather cools down. I could eat soup (and do) anytime of year. It's such an easy, comforting meal to make. This roasted red pepper and cauliflower soup is SO simple, it has only four ingredients! When you pick your red peppers and cauliflower please ensure that they're fresh. For this recipe it's imperative that your veggies are of good quality since they're the star of the dish!
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I've made this soup a few times now and the first time I did I roasted the red peppers whole. While that strategy was easy on the front end, I found it to be really messy and time consuming to try and remove stems, seeds and skin from an already roasted rep pepper. So I suggest you remove the stem and seeds prior to roasting. For the cauliflower, you're going to simply cut the florets off the head. Leave the florets fairly large so they don't burn to a crisp in the oven! Spread the veggies onto baking sheets making sure not to crowd them, then drizzle with oil. In this dish I like using avocado oil because it has a higher temp point then olive oil.
After about thirty minutes in the oven your veggies should be tender and roasted. Once cool enough to handle, begin removing the skin from the red peppers. If you have a very strong, high speed blender such as a vitamix, you can skip this step. Since a vitamix is on my Christmas wish list, I'm peeling the skin off the peppers! Once you're done, place the peppers and cauliflower (if you'd like, reserve some of the cauliflower florets to garnish your bowls of soup) into your blender along with two cups of either vegetable or chicken stock.
I want to talk a bit about the chicken stock you use. I'm going to sound a little bit like my cooking guru, Mrs. Ina Garten, but please use GOOD stock! I highly suggest using homemade chicken stock. You just can't compare the store bought stuff to homemade and the kind you use is going to either make or break this dish.
Go ahead and blend, adding more stock until you've reached your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm. This soup has a beautiful smoky flavor and I love that it's not jam packed with tons of ingredients. It really allows the red pepper and cauliflower to shine! Enjoy!
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Roasted Red Pepper and Cauliflower Soup
- 4 red bell peppers
- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- avocado oil (to drizzle on vegetables)
- salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 425F. Cut and seed red bell peppers into fourths. Cut florets off the head of cauliflower. Place veggies on parchment lined baking sheets, making sure they're not crowded. Drizzle with avocado oil and use hands to toss veggies, ensuring all are covered in oil. Roast for 30 minutes.
- Remove baking sheets from oven and allow peppers to cool. Once cool enough to touch, remove the skins of the red bell peppers.
- Place the peppers, cauliflower and two cups of chicken stock in a blender. If you wish, reserve a few cauliflower florets to use as a garnish. Blend until smooth. Continue to add stock until your desired consistency is reached. (I prefer my soup on the thicker side.)
- Serve warm and garnish with reserved cauliflower florets.
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Cross-posted from NAS.org Congratulations to King Banaian, who was elected in a close race to the Minnesota House of Representatives. On Election Day he was ten votes ahead of his opponent Carol Lewis, and after a recount on November 29, Lewis conceded the race to Banaian.
Jennifer Gratz, plaintiff in Gratz v. Bollinger in 2003, testified in court last week against AB 2047, a new bill that if passed, will overturn Proposition 209 and allow racial preferences in California university admissions. When asked, "If you had to bet your $5 on which kid was going to be more successful...one kid white, one kid of color, which kid do you think you should bet on?" she replied, "I wouldn't bet on either kid based on their race, I would look at the kid as a whole." Her interviewer pressed, "I regrettably come to the conclusion that race does still matter in terms of the ability of young people to succeed," to which Gratz answered, "I think the question should be: how do we get to the point, then, where it does not matter? And the government sticking its nose in the issue of race and determining based on someone's race who gets into a university, and picking and choosing winners and losers based on skin color, does not get us there." Watch the exchange in the 5-minute video below (via ACRI):
Proposition 209, the law prohibiting racial preferences at public universities in California, is under attack. Last week the California Association of Scholars (CAS), an affiliate of NAS, filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit against Prop. 209 by an organization that, as NAS president Peter Wood said, "has deployed questionable tactics against civil rights initiatives in every state where they have been proposed." CAS, along with Ward Connerly and the American Civil Rights Foundation, will be represented by attorneys with the Pacific Legal Foundation. There is also a bill called AB2047, which would effectively overturn Prop. 209 and is now in the hands of the California Senate. CAS president John Ellis has sent a letter to the Senate chair, Gloria Romero, urging her and her colleagues to vote down this law. Links Press Release on CAS and BAMN lawsuit CAS Letter to State Senate Chronicle of Higher Ed Pacific Legal Foundation Press Release


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New York Fashion Week: We fell in love the new BCBG Max Azria Fall/Winter 2015 collection: "I think it's always an evolution" said Lubov Azria before the show and indeed it was. The show started with a light palette of colors, a range of oversize and long or padded shapes and transitioned into a brightly colored collection that Lubov Azria attributed to her travels.
Lubov Azria got inspired by the culture of Barcelona and the hand-beaded embroidery which she saw in mom stores in the Baltic Sea (States) and wanted to translate old traditions into something different. The result is a new and modern defition for a younger generation.


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Last night went great. Both my husband and I admittedly nervously anticipated seeing his pal, like any reunion, but after the first practical joke the ice was broke.
We asked the front desk clerk, a super nice lady, to call him and tell him someone was messing with his car. He bound out of his room like Clark Kent changes into Superman, though he did not take time to tie his shoes.
We sat at Ole Times until they kicked us out, literally. Several times before we actually went and made a trip to the buffet the waitress staff checked our ticket to make sure we had ordered buffet because we had sat for so long just drinking our sodas and talking.
Or in my case, listening. I heard more about cars and muscle cars last night than any woman needs to know. Yes, I do live in the South, and yes, I like Nascar, but not because I know what is under the hoods. I will leave that to my very brilliant and and capable husband. Thankfully the coversation was laced last night with humor, and other times I just tried to follow. Humoring them with a "wow" and "really" and "uh-uh" as their body cues and voices prompted me.
Let me see if I can get this right for muscle car lovers out there. He has a blacked out, Mustang 500GT Shelby Cobra with many customizations. I heard alot of blahblahblahblahblah last night. but they were happy, and that was what was important. The hubs needs his buddy. He has had one other friend and his wife visit since we were married. His daughters when we could get them to come, that was only the first couple of years, and that is it. He says that the blood running through his veins is now Southern purged of I suppose.
The phone, roads, and planes go both ways. I am glad that this buddy made the effort to connect with him and see him, it means so much to both of us. I will put up with muscle car talk for that.


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The DRC is a beautiful and rich country with lots of human and natural resources. Let me congratulate the Congolese people who, in spite of the ordeals facing the country, continue to work for peace.
I joined MONUSCO as a UN Volunteer in March 2016. I am the Contingent-Owned Equipment (COE) Database Assistant, responsible for managing and updating comprehensive electronic files/records on day-to-day activities relating to field units and their inspections to the e-COE databases.
In 2013, South Sudan entered a civil war – a conflict which continues till today. The impact of insecurity has had a profound impact on people. Poverty has worsened, from 44.7 per cent in 2011 to 65.9% in 2018. Female-headed households (48.6 per cent of all households in South Sudan) experience more severe depth of poverty owing to detrimental social norms, and limited access to education, productive assets and resources.
On November 24, 2016, after a confrontation lasting more than half a century, the National Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-Ejército del Pueblo (FARC-EP) agreed to definitively end the internal armed conflict, with the signature of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace.
Grace Otieno, a UN Volunteer who serves as an Air Operations Planning Officer at the MOVCON aviation section of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO).
Posted in Goma, Grace is working in a largely male-dominated sector. Her everyday tasks include planning for daily flights, coordinating ramp activities for smooth and timely flights and briefing the crew on their daily route requirements as per UN procedures.
Having been raised in a socially conservative environment, Natalie explains that she was one of the lucky ones. Empowered to pursue her education, she obtained a Master's degree in Media and Development from the United Kingdom.
Perhaps this is why joining UN Women as a volunteer after she settled in Jordan seemed like a natural move. Though she acknowledges that gender inequality is a worldwide issue, she says, "It's hard to be a woman from the Middle East and not be affected by the issues around women's rights."
This year, International Women's Day comes on the heels of an unprecedented global movement for women's rights, equality and justice. Echoing the priority theme of the upcoming 62nd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, International Women's Day draws attention to the rights and activism of rural women, who make up over a quarter of the world population, and are being left behind in every measure of development.
Le programme des Volontaires de l'ONU vise à s'assurer de l'égalité des sexes et de l'autonomisation des femmes, d'un point de vue à la fois de planification et institutionnel. Nous souhaitons profiter de cette occasion pour présenter la grande diversité de moyens avec lesquels les volontaires de l'ONU du monde entier contribuent à l'ODD 5 : Parvenir à l'égalité des sexes et autonomiser toutes les femmes et les filles.
UNV works to ensure gender equality and the empowerment of women from both an institutional and a programmatic perspective. We wish to use this occasion to feature the rich variety of ways UN Volunteers around the world contribute to SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
UN Volunteers are an important component of UN Women's capacity on the ground and have been at the forefront of promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women in the Eastern and Southern Africa Region (ESAR). Currently, UN Women has 34 UN Volunteers working within its programmes located in ten countries across the region. The largest group is in Kenya where 13 national and international UN Volunteers work to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation, as well as communications and public advocacy of gender equality within communities.
The photos of women volunteers presented in this video were sent by users all over the world. We extend a special thanks to all the people that contributed to this social media campaign intended to highlight how women volunteers contribute to peace and development worldwide.


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How to Trade Cryptocurrencies –Practical Tips
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For quite a while, I have been firmly watching the execution of cryptocurrencies to get a vibe of where the market is going. The schedule my grade teacher showed me-where you wake up, implore, brush your teeth and take your breakfast has moved a little to awakening, asking and after that hitting the web (beginning with coinmarketcap) just to know which crypto resources are in the red. The start of 2018 was anything but a beautiful one for altcoins and relatable resources. Their execution was disabled by the incessant sentiments from investors that the crypto bubble was going to blast. In any case, passionate cryptocurrency supporters are as yet "HODLing" on and honestly, they are harvesting enormous. Website here www.thecryptogeniuserfahrungen.com.
As of late, Bitcoin remembered to nearly $5000; Bitcoin Cash approached $500 while Ethereum discovered peace at $300. Basically every coin got hit-separated from newcomers that were still in fervor arrange. As of this composition, Bitcoin is back on track and its offering at $8900. Numerous different cryptos have multiplied since the upward pattern began and the market top is resting at $400 billion from the ongoing peak of $250 billion.
On the off chance that you are gradually warming up to cryptocurrencies and wish to wind up a fruitful dealer, the tips underneath will enable you to out.
Handy tips on the most proficient method to exchange cryptocurrencies
- Start humbly
You've effectively heard that cryptocurrency costs are soaring. You've additionally most likely gotten the news this upward pattern may not keep going long. A few naysayers, generally regarded brokers and financial specialists for the most part proceed to term them as get-rich-snappy plans with no steady establishment.
Such news can influence you to put resources into a rush and neglect to apply balance. A little examination of the market patterns and cause-commendable monetary standards to put resources into can promise you great returns. Whatever you do, don't put all your well deserved cash into these benefits.
- Understand how trades function
As of late, I saw a companion of mine post a Facebook channel around one of his companions who proceeded to exchange on a trade he had zero thoughts on how it runs. This is a perilous move. Continuously audit the site you expect to use before joining, or if nothing else before you begin exchanging. On the off chance that they give a spurious record to play around with, at that point accept that open door to figure out how the dashboard looks.
- Don't demand exchanging everything
There are more than 1400 cryptocurrencies to exchange, yet it's difficult to manage every one of them. Spreading your portfolio to an enormous number of cryptos than you can successfully oversee will limit your benefits. Simply select a couple of them, read more about them, and how to get their exchange signals.
- Stay calm
Cryptocurrencies are unstable. This is both their bane and shelter. As a merchant, you need to comprehend that wild value swings are unavoidable. Vulnerability over when to make a move makes one an incapable merchant. Use hard information and other research strategies to make certain when to execute an exchange.
Fruitful dealers have a place with different online gatherings where cryptocurrency talks in regards to advertise patterns and flags are examined. Certainly, your insight might be adequate, yet you have to depend on different merchants for more important information.
- Diversify seriously
For all intents and purposes everybody will instruct you to extend your portfolio, yet nobody will remind you to manage monetary forms with certifiable employments. There are a couple of bad coins that you can manage for fast bucks, however the best cryptos to manage are those that take care of existing issues. Coins with genuine utilizations have a tendency to be less unpredictable.
Try not to differentiate too soon or past the point of no return. What's more, before you make a move to purchase any crypto-resource, guarantee you know its market top, value changes, and day by day exchanging volumes. Keeping a solid portfolio is the best approach to procuring huge from these computerized resources.


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After a long winter in your Katy or Cypress self-storage unit, your jet ski may need a little tender loving care to perform at its best this summer. A few minor maintenance tasks can make a big difference in the longevity of these vehicles. Here are a few helpful hints for getting your jet ski ready for use during the summer months.
Perform a Thorough Inspection
Even if your jet ski has been safely ensconced in a Katy climate controlled storage unit, cold and disuse could have caused a few problems. Check the fuel and cooling lines for any breaks or worn areas; these could cause serious issues if not addressed promptly.
Brush Off the Dust
Dusting off your engine and carburetor and wiping down all surfaces can reduce the risk of damage to the finish of your jet ski and can ensure that your engine is ready to hit the water in top condition. Be sure to use a soft, nonabrasive cloth to polish and clean your jet ski; this can prevent any scratches or damage to the surfaces of this valuable vehicle.
Fill It Up
The next step in preparing your jet ski for summertime fun is to drain the gas tank completely and to replace the fuel inside. Using fresh fuel each spring can prevent water from building up in the tank and causing issues during use. Be sure to use the right fuel formulation for your jet ski to ensure the best performance.
Let the Sparks Fly
Checking your spark plugs and replacing any that show signs of rust or deterioration can ensure that your jet ski is ready to go this summer. Even in a secure and well-maintained Cypress self storage facility, your spark plugs can attract and hold moisture. Replacing these key items is a relatively inexpensive process that could potentially save you time and effort on the open water.
Start It Up
The final step in your preparation process is to start up your jet ski and see how it runs. If there are any blockages or clogs in the impeller, jet pump or other elements of your propulsion system, be sure to clear these items before attempting to take your jet ski out on the water. If everything seems to be in working order, you can prepare for hours and days of fun in the sun on your jet ski.
Choosing the right Cypress or Katy self storage facility can give you greater peace of mind when storing your jet ski for the winter months. By selecting a climate-controlled and well-maintained self-storage provider, you can ensure the best possible environment for your jet ski and other valuable items.


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Kwaseve Fagal, a 38-year-old woman said the reason she decided to kill her newborn baby boy without blinking or thinking about the act a second time is that she wanted to become rich overnight.
Mrs. Kwaseve Fagal, who comes from Gakerko village, hardworking Keana Local Government Area, Nassarawa State, said that she had been worried over her husband's inability to come out of poverty despite the fact that they struggle daily to make ends meet.
According to Kwaseve, instead of things to get better through their daily struggle and hard work, their situation instead worsened to the point that they are unable to put food on the table. She said sometimes, that her family stayed for days without any food to eat, and this made her slip into emotional despair.
She made this known while been paraded by the Police at the Criminal Investigation Department of the Nasarawa State police command.
While confessing to her crime, Mrs. Kwaseve Fagal said Life had become very difficult for her husband and herself, to the point that having food daily was a problem, not to talk about taking care of the two children they already had.She said the children were not feeding properly and they go hungry for days because we don't have money to purchase food.
Further speaking, she added that though they are farmers, things didn't just work well for them. That was why she consented to kill her son when a herbalist in their community, Alhaji Abass Loko, who is from Kaduna State approached her with the promise of lifting the burden of poverty.
Kwaseve said she was six months pregnant whenthe said Alhaji offered her help, and she happily grabbed it, even though the price was her unborn child.
The State Police Commissioner, Abubakar Sadiq-Bello, while at a briefing, said on the 14th of August, 2017, the accused who had nursed her full-term pregnancy, delivered a baby boy at her home, but the excitement of the father of the child Mr. Paul Fagal, who is aged 40, was short-lived.
The couple, who are peasant farmers, had had two children previously in their 14 years of being married, the birth of the baby lifted the spirit the father who has been struggling to take care of his family for years.
Paul did not know that his wife had not been taking their years of turmoil lightly and was about dining with the devil to 'assist' her husband in getting out of poverty.
Based on the instruction of Alhaji Abass the herbalist, Kwaseve secretly carried the newborn baby to a secluded part of the village after birth and murdered him.She then put his blood in a clay pot and dumped the body into a nearby stream.
Trouble started when the sudden disappearance of the infant aroused tension in the community.
The village head of the community Mathew Oloko summoned all the women in the village for questioning and issued a threat to further carry out a traditional probe into the matter. Kwaseve was eventually fingered as the perpetrator of the evil act.
She subsequently led a search party to the stream where the decomposed remains of the baby were recovered.Kwaseve refused to say the reason why she committed the atrocity till she was arrested by the police.
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Let me begin by saying that The Fresh Market is quite a dangerous place, unless you happen to have an endless supply of money. The ambiance is always much nicer than the local Kroger—meaning there aren't clusters of homeless people loitering outside—with lush floral displays, tables stacked with nuts and candy, rows of fresh herbs and spices, a spotless deli and yummy coffee samples.
I went to pick up some vegetables and also a catfish fillet for the catfish creole I planned to cook for dinner, enough to last the week. I had to force myself to leave behind unnecessary temptations, like an overpriced container of dark chocolate almonds. At this point, though, I kind of wish I had purchased the almonds and scrapped the catfish.
My hands, after three soap and water scrubs and a spritz of perfume, still smell like they were recently elbow-deep in a giant catfish corpse. As I cooked, my small kitchen, which is door-less and attached to my studio apartment, quickly absorbed the pervasive scent of a vagina that has never been washed.
Sorry, I think I took that one too far.
Anyway, after such an appealing preface, allow me to share this recipe with you. Maybe you're more accustomed to handling raw fish and not as sensitive to the pond-like odor.
First, you'll need a catfish fillet. Preferably fresh, not frozen. When you cut this bad boy into 3/4-inch chunks, your knife will catch disturbingly on little strings in the meat. Or maybe that just happened to me because I literally have two "sharp" knives, which are maybe a little sharper than a butter knife.
As a vegetarian who eats the occasional fish dish (meaning, at a restaurant or a frozen salmon fillet I stick in the oven), I'm not used to handling any kind of raw meat. This took some courage. But I—ever the amateur—thought it would all be worthwhile.
You'll want to start cooking your rice first, especially if you're cooking brown rice (that's what I use). One cup of uncooked rice is about four servings. That's how much I prepared, since I thought this was a recipe that could sustain me for a few days.
In a medium saucepan (I've never fucking heard it called that except in recipes. So, just a pan), bring the following to a boil: a 16 oz. can of stewed tomatoes (with the juice), 2 tsp. dried minced onion, 1 tsp. vegetable bouillon (the original recipe called for chicken, but I used a vegan one…it also called for "granules," and who the hell knows what that is, or even what a bouillon is. I used a cube), 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, and 1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce (hot sauce? The hell? I used some sriracha).
I also added about 1/2 c of sliced up carrot, as well as a sliced up green bell pepper. Because, you know, I wanted to waste as much food as possible.
Add in the slimy catfish chunks and cook them until tender. Or you can do what I did and cook them for an indefinite amount of time, until they literally start disintegrating into the creole mixture. I thought overcooking would make it more bearable—some psychological quirk.
You're technically supposed to cover the pan, but I didn't have a lid large enough. So, I tried to use a cutting board. That didn't exactly work…it started to smoke.
Catfish are maybe the most horrifying things found in freshwater. It absolutely stuns me that anyone would think it a good idea to grab them with their bare hands. I mean, that sounds absolutely like a punishment.
I think I forgot how fishy they taste. Maybe "fishy" isn't the right word. Maybe "exactly like the bottom of a pond" would be more accurate. This seems logical, since catfish are bottom feeders and spend their nights eating all the debris and shit at the bottom of bodies of water and also looking heinous.
Serve the catfish creole over the rice. I tried to eat some, discovered that I could NOT get the smell of raw fish off of my hands, and shoved it all into my refrigerator. Then I opened my window, lit two candles, and doused my wrists in my strongest perfume. Everything still smells like the asshole of the Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Tonight's dinner was a bowl of cereal and half a peanut butter sandwich, served with a side of self-pitying, hormonal, regressing, I-just-want-someone-to-cook-me-dinner-but-I-only-live-with-a-brainless-feline tears (cat wouldn't even eat the stuff! And he eats rubber bands!)
We live and we learn, friends. Now I know to buy the chocolate almonds next time and call it a night.


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One of the biggest professional manufacturers in air hockey today, the folks at Dynamo built this thing with all the features they'd want in their ideal table. This unit offers top-shelf options like aluminum rails for accurate puck deflections, heavy commercial-grade wood materials, and polystyrene legs for a durable cabinet perfect for constant use, easy to read LED scoring, and a DynaBlast dual blower air system.
The table measures a regulation-size eight feet, so it's suitable for tournament play. Of course, all this cool stuff is going to cost you, but arcade-level air hockey tables are among the most expensive tables out there. You're looking at somewhere around an easy twenty-five hundred bucks to get this baby out the door. Before you spend all that money, just make sure you're not getting more table than you really need.


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San Juan Del Sur is a popular favorite on the backpacker trail through Central America, but because it's gotten a bit touristy, it can be expensive. Here's our favorite things to do there for super cheap (or free!). Don't break your budget on a stop through here, and instead use this guide to have a great time.
Category: Swimming
Sshh… The Most Beautiful Beach I've Set Foot on Is Zanzibar's Best Kept Secret.
I take off my slippers, feel gently the white sand beneath my feet
Is Pwani Mchangani a beach? Seems more like where heaven and earth meet.
A thousand shades of blue shimmer in my eyes
When other waters I described as magical blue, it feels like I lied.
Men with sun-darkened faces and hats pedal by
"Hakuna Matata" is their mantra and the way they say hi!
My East Africa trip didn't go as I had hoped
To go on safari in Kenya or Tanzania, I was too broke.
But the surprises began when I saw Mt Kilimanjaro from my flight
And on Pwani Mchangani, I met the famous Masai tribe.
They speak English, carry cell phones, even go by an Italian name
It wasn't the culture I imagined, but it is real life all the same.
We all move and search for an easier means to live
And for these Masai folk, tourism on Zanzibar's beaches gives.
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I thought that you might like to see the electronics lab that I will be bringing with me from the US:
Over the next few months I will teach you how to build the circuits that you are studying in 6.002x as well as how to build other useful and interesting devices. I hope that you are excited!
The lab sessions will be as follows. Each of you will get into teams of 2 or 3, and I will meet with each team for 0.5~1 hour each week. Each team and I will build and discuss circuits together.
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Adrian Gaskins Memorial Scholarship Fund
Adrian Gaskins Memorial & Scholarship
In honor of our friend and colleague Adrian Gaskins, Lecturer of Global and Intercultural Studies in the American Studies and Black World Studies programs, who died unexpectedly in January 2016, the Department of Global and Intercultural Studies, the American Studies Program, and the Black World Studies Program started the Adrian Gaskins Memorial Scholarship Fund.
The Adrian Gaskins Memorial Scholarship Fund will be awarded to Miami University students participating in any study abroad program. There is a strong preference to select students of historically underrepresented populations, with financial need, who have not previously studied abroad.
The scholarship shall be awarded by the Office of Student Financial Assistance based on the nomination received from a selection committee within the Department of Global and Intercultural Studies. GPA will not be a disqualifying factor in awarding this scholarship.
The Gaskins Scholarship will be awarded twice annually (once per semester); fall application deadline for Winter 2017 J-Term study-abroad programs is October 1, 2016:
For Adrian, home was Covington, Kentucky. He received his BA at the University of Kentucky, his MA at Michigan State University, and was a PhD candidate at the University of Minnesota at the time of his death. He was a Thurgood Marshall Fellow at Dartmouth College and a Carter G. Woodson Research Fellow at the University of Virginia. Adrian then joined Miami in 2008 as a Heanon Wilkins Fellow.
With professor emeritus Eugene Metcalf, Adrian Gaskins co-directed the "Americans Abroad" summer workshop in Paris and London, which combined popular culture, particularly art, music, and dance with the history of the African diasporic presences in England and France. Adrian's research interests were in the fields of African Diaspora studies (especially salsa and hip-hop), American studies, critical race theory, and popular culture.
On Friday, February 12, 2016, the faculty in the Department of Global and Intercultural Studies and in the College of Arts & Science at Miami University gathered to honor the life and legacy of Adrian Gaskins and announced the memorial scholarship fund.
Presidential Run for Scholarships
To raise scholarship funds to support study abroad, several faculty joined President Hodge to run the Flying Pig Marathon Toyota 10K (6.2 miles!) on Saturday, April 30th in Cincinnati, Ohio.
First Two Recipients - Spring 2016
Amira Beasley
This brilliant rising senior will travel to Argentina in the summer of 2016 with the Black Beyond Borders Program. Amira is a double major in International Studies and Latin American Studies and a Global Initiatives Ambassador.
Tori Collins
Tori is an International Studies major, Spanish minor, and sophomore counselor who will travel to Gijón, Spain in summer 2016. She is a Miami University tour guide, Public Relations Chair for Miami Ambassadors Creating Change, Social Cultural Chair for the Black Student Action Association, and Vice President for the Black President's Caucus.


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Diacarbon Energy Inc.
Diacarbon provides portable biomass refinery technology that enables the conversion of biomass waste into valuable renewable energy products
- Stage Prototype Ready
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- Location Burnaby, BC, Canada
- Currency CAD
- Founded October 2009
- Employees 6
- Website diacarbon.com
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Using Diacarbon's biomass refinery technology, clients can convert their biomass waste into both bio-char and bio-oil which can be sold and used as substitutes for fossil fuels. Our customers are large industrial energy users and those who produce significant amounts of biomass waste including saw mills, pulp and paper mills, cement and lime producers, greenhouses, heat and power producers, and urban wood-waste management companies.
Jerry EricssonPresident & Co-Founder
Jerry has worked in biological and agricultural applications for the last 8 years, and became interested in the effects of bio char in soils. Since Incorporation, he has been leading business development and fund-raising efforts to commercialize Diacarbon's biomass refinery technology.
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Tim provides management expertise on the development of sustainable green technology, on access to the emerging carbon markets, and the aggregation and allocation of carbon trading. Tim has strong relations with industry which have been instrumental in development of the Company.
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Rekids has quickly become one of the most respected underground labels around - releasing cutting-edge, electronic music that is effective off the dance-floor as well as on it. Some of the key artists represented by the label include Nina Kraviz, Mr. G, Luke Solomon, Spencer Parker, Toby Tobias, James Teej and of course Radio Slave himself.
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Three Choirs Festival
Type:Film Festival
College Green
Tel: +44 (0)1452 528095
Guide Prices
Online: 3choirs.org
By phone: 01452 768928 (local rate from a UK landline), Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm
In person: A local office will open in Gloucester in mid-July
Festival Booking opens
Gold and Life Members from 10am, Monday 8 April
Standard Members from 10am, Monday 15 April
Public Booking from 10am, Wednesday 24 April
Please note that a £2.50 transaction fee applies to all orders.
The Three Choirs Festival is formed of a week-long celebration of choral and orchestral concerts, cathedral services, solo and chamber music recitals, masterclasses, talks, theatre, exhibitions and walks. The festival rotates each summer between the beautiful English cathedral cities of Hereford, Gloucester and Worcester.
Having celebrated its 300th anniversary in 2015, the festival is the oldest non-competitive classical music festival in the world. The festival is run by dedicated voluntary committees in Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester, who are supported by a small professional management team based at the Three Choirs Festival Association's office in Gloucester.
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Road Directions
From the North: Get off the M5 at Junction 11, at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A40 (signposted Gloucester/Cirencester). At Elmbridge Court roundabout take the 4th exit (signposted Ross). At the next roundabout take the first exit onto the A38 and then at the next roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A417 (St. Oswald's Road). At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A417. Keep left around Westgate Island and take the first left into Westgate Street. For the closest car park take the first left into the car park. Walk out of the car park and turn left, walk up Westgate Street. After a short walk, turn left in to College Street and into the Cathedral Grounds.
From the South: Get off the M5 at Junction 12, at the roundabout take the first exit onto the B4008. At the Cross Keys roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A38. At the next roundabout continue forward. At the traffic lights continue forward (stay in the left hand lane, signposted Ross) onto the A430, Secunda Way. Continue forward on this by pass until you come to a roundabout, stay in the left hand lane and take the 2nd exit (on to Hempstead Lane). Follow the road until you arrive at a T Junction. At the T Junction turn right. Keep in the right hand lane and take the exit at the roundabout. Immediately take the exit left into Westgate Street. Take the 1st left into the car park. This is the closest car park to the Cathedral. Walk out of the car park and turn left, walk up Westgate Street. After a short walk, just after the begining of the pedestrianised are turn left in to College Street and in to the Cathedral grounds.
Public Transport Directions
Short stroll from Gloucester Bus and Train Station. From the Train Station, cross Bruton Way and walk into the Bus Station. Walk through the archway in the Bus Station and out on to Station Road. Continue forward into Clarence Street, at the end turn right into Eastgate Street. At the pedestrianised cross road continue forward into Westgate Street. After a short walk, turn right down College Court and in to the Cathedral grounds.


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Micah Thomas- 6th Grade Science and Social Studies
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Anita Long- 7th/8th Pre-Algebra
I am super excited about starting my 18th year as an educator. I'm a military brat that traveled quite a bit growing up. I graduated high school in Maine, then pursued high education at the University of Memphis. As a scholar athlete, I was later inducted into the Hall of Fame. I earned both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the U of M. I've been married for 25 years and have two awesome kids! My 3rd child is my black lab, "Jag." I spend my summers coaching AAU track field, which is my favorite sport! I'm looking forward to a great year here at STEAM! Go Knights!
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Bill Johns- 7th and 8th Grade ELA
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Candy Pollan- Optional Coordinator
I have enjoyed working with students and parents in the Memphis area since 1983! I have taught 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, and recently re-certified as a National Board Certified Teacher. I am currently the Optional School Coordinator and PLC Coach for MSSA. I am the proud mom of Lacey, a kindergarten teacher in DeSoto County, and Zack, a junior at the University of Memphis. I also spend a lot of time playing with my grandkids, Lyla and Coleman.
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Kevin Carpenter- Choir and Beginning Band
Hello! I'm a second generation teacher that leads bands and choirs at both the Maxine Smith STEAM Academy and Middle College High School. I was raised in and around music throughout my entire childhood: in school, at church, and at home. During my time at the University of Memphis's Rudi E. Scheidt school of music, I participated in a variety of ensembles including the Mighty Sound of the South, various concert bands, 901 Jazz, and the collegiate choir. Outside of music, I was heavily involved in the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature, where I served as a representative of the UofM. I firmly believe that music education is incredibly valuable to a student's well-rounded education, which is why I am incredibly happy and excited to teach the "A" side of STEAM!
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Tamra Gathright-Billings- 7th and 8th Grade STEM
I am an enthusiastic educator with excitement for Science. With 7 years of teaching experience, I have taught 6th grade science and 8th grade STEM. As a current STEM instructor, I enjoy challenging my students' creativity and higher order thinking as we use STEM to solve problems. I am a graduate of Tennessee State University where I earned a B.S. in Biology and a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction. I have also successfully completed STEM training through Project Lead the Way at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
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Raven Lomax- 7th Grade Science
I am Raven S. Lomax, a native of Memphis, TN. I enjoy reading, shopping, and watching movies. I just graduated with a degree in biology and chemistry. I love working with children and learning as they learn cohesively. I'm very passionate about helping others in anyway possible.
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Nicholas Adams- 7th Grade Social Studies
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Noelia Warnette-Jones- Dance and Theater
Noelia Warnette-Jones is a native New Yorker, who has been dancing since the age of seven. She is a graduate of the Alvin Ailey American Dance School where she trained professionally in dance. She furthered her education and received her BFA in Dance from Marymount Manhattan College and came to Memphis in 2000, to join the University of Memphis Dance Department as an adjunct professor, teaching jazz and beginner ballet. While teaching at the University Of Memphis, she taught Modern dance and beginner Jazz for Midsouth Dance Academy, Jazz and Hip-Hop at Studio B, Jazz at the hope and Healing Center, and is currently a five year full-time dance teacher for Shelby County School system. She is a six year veteran of the Memphis Grizzlies Dance Team. Her first debut in Musical Theatre was at Playhouse On The Square in the production "HairSpray" along with "Ragtime", "Footloose", and "Legally Blonde", in which she was the assistant choreographer at Playhouse On The Square. She was Dorothy in the "Wiz" and Deena in "Dream Girls" at the Hattiloo Theatre, Lilly in "Annie", Ronnette in "Little Shop Of Horrors", and Mrs. Brown in the Musical "Camp Rock". Theatre Memphis "Chorus Line" as Diana Morales and as an Ensemble dancer in Color Purple. Her film credits includes "Malcolm X" as a principle dancer and body double for Jada Pinkette-Smith in the movie "Bamboozled". She is currently teaching at the Markel Ballet School at the Jewish Community Center from ages 3yrs to 12yrs old. She has a passion for teaching students and developing the whole child.
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Morgan Smith-6th Grade Math
I was born and raised in Memphis, TN. I am so glad to be able to call this place home. I graduated from the University of Memphis in August 2017 with a degree in Elementary Education (K-6). I have always wanted to teach children in many ways; not just academically. I am so excited to be able to do what I dreamed of doing my entire life.
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Terry Jordan - Science/Social Studies
I am Terry Jordan, MSSA's new 8th grade science teacher. I have been teaching Microsoft Office at Remington College for the past two years while earning a master's in education at the University of Memphis. Teaching others about the hidden world found through science has always been a passion of mine. I am very excited to be a part of the team here at MSSA as their goals and visions of educational excellence match my own.
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Kyle Kuusisto- Physical Education
Kyle Kuusisto is the Physical Education teacher at the STEAM Academy. He has a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Memphis as well as a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Augsburg College. Prior to joining the STEAM Academy, Mr. Kuusisto taught at Westhaven Elementary for ten years. Mr. Kuusisto was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He enjoys running, cycling, swimming, and spending time with his family and friends accompanied with good food and music. Mr. Kuusisto looks forward to serving the students, school and community of the STEAM Academy with a challenging and stimulating physical education curriculum anchored in a supportive, active environment.
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Steven Spangler- Band and Orchestra
Born and raised in Lancaster, Ohio, I received my B.A. in Music Education at Muskingum University. I then began my teaching career in Lake Havasu City, Arizona where I led the award winning bands and orchestras at Lake Havasu High School. In 2011 I came to Memphis, Tennessee to teach with Memphis City Schools. I have performed with many performing groups and symphonies over my career including the South East Ohio Symphony, the Mohave Valley Symphonic Winds and the Lake Havasu Regional Orchestra, as well as performing with many professional acts in all styles and genres of music. As a musician and educator, I believe that music is essential to the education of a well-rounded individual. I am excited to be a part of the Maxine Smith STEAM Academy and look forward to this upcoming school year.
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Reed Willis - ART
Mr. Willis has taught art at Maxine Smith STEAM Academy for 4 years, and is also the art teacher for Middle College High School. He received his degree in art from the University of Memphis. In the art classroom, students learn about art history, art criticism and art production.
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Margarette Norris - Volleyball and Girls Basketball Coach
I am your SCS Nutrition Services Supervisor and Athletic Director. I am the Head Coach of Lady Knights volleyball, softball and Knights basketball here @ Maxine Smith STEAM Academy.
Are you interested in applying for the STEAM Academy?
Shelby County Schools is searching for STEAM teachers (Science, English, Math, CTE, Fine Arts, and Social Studies). STEAM teachers work collaboratively with the instructional team to design and deliver STEAM lessons that are aligned with state and national objectives using technology to enhance student achievement. The STEAM teachers will be located at the STEAM School and collaborate with SCS central office, Christian Brothers University, and other STEM schools. This position reports to the STEAM School Principal. The STEAM educator will have experience delivering content based on their endorsement area.
The STEAM School will allow CBU Department of Education faculty access to all classrooms for professional development purposes, thus creating a professional relationship among CBU Education faculty and the School faculty.
CBU Department of Education faculty will provide the STEAM School faculty with ongoing professional development several times per year as coordinated by the STEAM School administration and CBU Department of Education faculty.
CBU Department of Education Faculty and the STEAM School administrators will meet regularly to discuss progress, concerns, etc.
For more information about applying to teach at the STEAM Middle School, visit: www.teachmemphis.org