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You've made it! There is a real-life, in the flesh human in front of you and things are about to get hot… fast! The last thing you want to do right now is put a damper on the mood by unnecessarily stressing about HIV and STI risk or by making a move your partner hasn't consented to. Sex should be hot! Fun! And we're here to help keep it that way. This is a longer post than the first in our series. But by taking 15 minutes now you can keep you and your future sexual partners safe and in the mood!
On Consent
Consent is the voluntary agreement an individual makes to engage in a sexual activity with another person. Sexual contact without consent is sexual assault. Period!
Anyone can be a victim of sexual assault, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship status. To ensure that you are complying with the law while also keeping things safe, consensual, and fun for you and your partners, consider asking yourself the following questions before you engage in sexual activity with someone else:
Is my sexual partner capable of providing consent?
Someone can't provide consent if they are unconscious. Seems pretty obvious, no? But what if someone is drunk? This is a common question that many people have but are afraid to ask. So, if you're not sure, you're not alone. After all, the line between being someone being intoxicated but still capable of giving consent and intoxicated but incapable of giving consent can be challenging to pin down. But just because it's challenging doesn't mean you don't have to act within the law. Here are a few considerations that may prove useful in situations where you and your partner are drunk and considering engaging in sexual activity:
First, take a step back. Do you truly believe – and not just because you're horny – that this person is capable of providing clear, affirmative consent to sexual activity? This requires more than just a slurred "yes." The person must demonstrate that they are capable of understanding the potential risks and consequences associated with the sexual activity in question. If there is any question, then don't do it! The potential harm to both you and your partner is not worth it.
Second, do you believe that YOU are in a state where YOU'RE capable of making that determination? In circumstances where both individuals are drunk, the onus is on the person initiating sexual activity to ensure the other person is capable of providing consent. The fact that you were drunk too isn't a sufficient defense. If YOU initiated the sexual contact then YOU are the one responsible for ensuring that your partner is capable of consenting.
Taking a step back from drinking, it's also important to remember that consent is also invalidated if it was obtained through the abuse of trust, power or authority. If you have a relationship with someone where you could be considered to be in a position of trust, power, or authority over them, you need to take extra care to ensure that you have in no way used that position to obtain consent which otherwise would not have been given.
Has my sexual partner provided clear, affirmative consent to sexual contact?
In discussions about consent, we often hear the phrase "no means no." And although that is true, in Canada the absence of "no" is not enough to establish consent. Instead, people must clearly indicate that they are consenting to the sexual activity in question. So, instead of "no means no," think "yes means yes." Anything short of a clear, affirmative yes – whether through word or conduct – does not meet the requirements for consent.
Have I received consent to do ______?
Just because someone agreed to get naked with you in bed or atop the kitchen the table doesn't mean you can simply go down on them without checking in to make sure it's okay for you to do that. You need to ask for consent for each type of sexual activity you want to engage in. If you don't want to interrupt the flow by stopping and having a conversation before each new sexual activity you engage in with your partner, make sure you have a thorough conversation before sex starts to establish what types of sexual activities each of you are consenting to for this particular sexual encounter. Otherwise, a simple, "Is it okay if I fuck you?" takes 3 seconds to say. So, no excuses. Ask before you do.
Two other short but crucial things here. 1) Consent must be obtained each time you have sex. Just because someone was "up for it" when you got home from the bar last night doesn't mean you have automatic consent from them to initiate sex the next morning. Consent must be obtained each time. 2) If your sexual partner consented to anal sex with a condom, then that's what they've consented to: anal sex WITH a condom. If you decide to remove the condom without asking your partner, the consent they initially provided is invalidated and you are committing sexual assault. So, general rule – ALWAYS ask.
Is my partner continuing to display clear signs of ongoing consent?
Just because someone said "yes" to something 10 minutes ago, doesn't mean they have to continue. If for any reason, at any time, you or your partner want to stop something you had previously consented to, that is your right – period. Additionally, if someone becomes unconscious, passes out, or gives you any indication that they are no longer capable of providing clear, affirmative consent, any consent they provided earlier is no longer valid and you must stop all sexual activity you are engaging in with that person immediately.
You might feel that some of these questions can interrupt the rhythm of your sexual encounter – and the pleasure that comes with it. But trust us, there's nothing sexy about sexual assault – intentional or not. So, look out for yourself and your partner and make sure everyone's on the same page. Consent is sexy!
[Additional Note: For more information on Consent Law in Canada, LEAF provides a great summary here and the Globe and Mail did some excellent reporting on the impact of alcohol on sexual assault cases! The criminalization of HIV non-disclosure is also rooted in Canadian consent law. To read more about this topic, visit our HIV Disclosure section or hop on over to the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network].
HIV and STIs: Risk and Prevention
You and your partner have had the conversation. You've both consented to having sex – and have discussed what types of sex you are each agreeing to having. But there's still an elephant – or elephants – in the room.
For years – decades really – GBTQ men have been led by those in public health to equate sex with fear. "What about HIV?!" And more recently in Alberta, "Syphilis!" The truth is, as is the case with many other great things in life, sex comes with some potential downsides – and HIV and STIs are right up there near the top of the list. But knowledge is the great antidote for fear and stigma! Read on to learn some questions you can ask to take control of your own sexual health and protect you and your partner.
Establishing a Baseline
[Note: In this post, unless otherwise specified, when we talk about "STIs" we are specifically referring to bacterial STIs: syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia]
It's hard to know which prevention methods you might want to use if you don't know what risks you or your partner might be exposed to during a sexual encounter. Here are some questions that will help you determine if HIV or STIs are potentially in the mix:
To the best of your knowledge, what is your current HIV status?
If someone says they are HIV Negative… proceed to "Do you currently have any STIs that you're aware of?"
But if someone says they are HIV Positive…
Have you maintained an undetectable viral load for at least six months?
If someone says "yes," you're golden. We now know that when an individual who is HIV positive maintains an undetectable viral load for six months, and continues to take their medication as prescribed, they will not transmit HIV to their partners sexually.
If someone says no, then you will want to consider which HIV prevention methods you might want to use as there is a possibility of being exposed to HIV.
Do you currently have any STIs that you're aware of?
If someone says no… proceed to "When were you last tested?"
If someone says yes, then you will want to consider which STI prevention methods you might want to use as there is a possibility of being exposed to an STI.
When were you last tested for HIV and/or STIs?
If someone says they were never tested for HIV and/or STIs then you might want to determine why. Is it because they've never had sexual contact with someone else before? In that rare circumstance, then you're probably good to go, with little or no risk of being exposed to HIV or STIs. However, if they say they've never been tested but they HAVE had sexual contact with someone else, then they likely aren't aware of their HIV and/or STI status and you should proceed under the assumption that HIV and STIs could be in play.
But if someone provides any other answer…
Is there any chance that you might have been exposed to HIV or an STI at any point between now and about six weeks BEFORE your last HIV and/or STI test?
We debated how best to ask this question. Here's our reasoning behind it:
As you may know – and which we will talk about in greater detail in part three of this series – different STIs have different "window periods." The window period refers to how long it can take after a potential exposure to an infection for a test to return an accurate result. Here's a breakdown of how long it can take to return an accurate result for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia as per the BC CDC's Smart Sex Resource:
HIV: 95% of tests are accurate at 6 weeks but it can take up to three months to return a final result
Syphilis: 3-4 weeks
Gonorrhea: Most results are accurate after seven days
Chlamydia: Most results are accurate after two weeks
Therefore, if someone tested negative for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia and has not had any potential exposures since six weeks before that test, you can be almost certain that they are negative for both HIV and these three common bacterial STIs.
On the other hand, if someone responds that their last potential exposure was two weeks before their last test, then you can know that they probably don't have gonorrhea or chlamydia but you can't be as certain about syphilis or HIV. And of course, if the potential exposure was the day before their last test or anytime after, then they cannot say for sure that they are negative for HIV or any of these STIs.
[Additional Note: There are other questions that you can ask to increase certainty regarding your partner's status. For example, where were they tested and what types of tests did they receive (i.e. was it just blood-work or did they also receive an oral and rectal swab?). The truth is, you can drill down further into most of the areas covered by the questions above – especially if you're interested in gauging the likelihood of rarer circumstances being at play. But we believe these questions are easier for you to remember and will go a long way to support your efforts to establish a baseline regarding the HIV and STI status of you and your sexual partner.]
Understanding Risk and Prevention
What level of risk am I comfortable with?
Maybe you've gone through the list of questions in the previous section and you're nearly 100% certain that there is zero (or near-zero) risk that HIV or STI transmission could occur during your sexual encounter. In that case, you might decide that you do not need to use any HIV or STI prevention methods beyond knowing your and your partner's status. And that's okay – especially if you feel confident in your risk assessment.
On the other hand, maybe you've gone through the questions above and you're less than 100% certain that there is zero (or near-zero) risk that HIV or STI transmission could occur during your sexual encounter. In that case, you might still decide that you don't want to use additional HIV or STI prevention methods. And that's okay too – as long as you and your sexual partner are aware of the potential risks involved.
Or maybe, regardless of where the questions above have led you, you'd just feel a lot more comfortable if you took a few simple precautions to lower the risks involved. The questions in the next two sections will look at What types of sexual activity place you at risk for HIV and STI transmission and some of the prevention options you can take to lower that risk.
HIV & Oral Sex
In most cases, the risk of HIV being transmitted through oral sex is negligible, meaning the risk is so low that it's not worth considering. However, as per the Terrence Higgins Trust, the risk can increase under certain circumstances:
If the person giving oral sex has cuts, sores or abrasions in their mouth or gums
If the person giving oral sex has a sore throat or an infection in the mouth or throat
If the person receiving oral sex has cuts, sores, or inflammation in the genital area
Some questions you might ask to determine and prevent the risk of HIV transmission posed by oral sex are:
Is there any chance that either me or my partner are HIV positive AND have an detectable viral load?
Regardless of the scenario, there is only a risk of HIV transmission if the person giving or receiving oral sex is HIV Positive AND has a detectable viral load. This demonstrates the importance of the questions in the "Establishing a Baseline" section. After all, if you and your partner are either 100% certain of your HIV negative status or are HIV positive and have an undetectable viral load, there is no risk of transmission.
But if there is a potential chance that you or your partner may be HIV positive and are unaware or have a detectable viral load, you'll want to ask…
Are any circumstances present that would increase the risk of HIV transmission through oral sex?
If neither you nor your partner are experiencing any of the circumstances listed earlier which increase the risk of HIV transmission via oral sex (i.e. cuts or sores in the mouth or genital area) then the risk of HIV transmission via oral sex is extremely low and likely negligible.
However, if either you or your partner ARE experiencing any of the circumstances which could increase the risk of HIV transmission via oral sex…
Which steps can I take to lower the risk of HIV transmission during this encounter?
HIV prevention tools that would help lower the risk of HIV transmission via oral sex are:
Using barrier methods such as condoms and dental dams
You or your partner being on PrEP. When PrEP is used daily as prescribed, it provides near 100% protection against HIV transmission
We understand that there are a lot of things to think about when it comes to sex. We get that not everybody wants to go through a checklist every time they give a blow-job or get eaten out. And we also get that the use of condoms or dental dams for oral sex isn't realistic for many. But if uncertainty has been putting a damper on your sex drive, these few questions can help you feel more knowledgeable and freer when having sex.
HIV & Penetrative Sex [Anal | Vaginal | Frontal]
While oral sex requires a particular set of circumstances to be present to pose significant risk of HIV transmission, that is not the case with penetrative sex. Whether you're having anal sex, vaginal sex, or frontal sex, each type of penetrative sex carries a risk of transmission. To help mitigate that risk, you can ask yourself the following questions:
Is there any chance that either me or my partner are HIV positive AND have an detectable viral load?
If the answer is truly "no" then neither you or your partner are at risk of contracting HIV through penetrative sex
But if the answer is yes…
Which steps can I take to lower the risk of transmission in this circumstance?
There may be circumstances that increase the probability of HIV transmission through penetrative sex. Some example of scenarios where the risk of HIV transmission might be higher are:
Anal sex is generally considered to pose a higher risk of transmission than vaginal or frontal sex
Transmasculine individuals who are on testosterone may experience dryness in the front hole, increasing the risk of HIV transmission
If either partner has an STI, that can increase the risk of HIV transmission occurring.
Whether any of these circumstances are present or not, some HIV prevention tools that would help lower the risk of transmission via penetrative sex are:
Using barrier methods such as condoms. Both male and female condoms provide near 100% protection against HIV infection WHEN used correctly. You want to ensure that the condoms have not expired, that they are "put on" correctly, and that adequate and appropriate lubrication is used
You or your partner being on PrEP. When PrEP is used daily as prescribed, it provides near 100% protection against HIV transmission
But the common theme throughout this section is the importance of knowing your status. If you are 100% certain that you and your partner are HIV negative or are HIV positive AND have an undetectable viral load, there is no risk of HIV transmission through sexual transmission – period. If you don't know this for sure, then you are potentially at risk for HIV infection and should take the time to consider what level of risk you are comfortable with and what prevention methods you could use to lower that risk.
[Additional Notes: 1) Some people use other strategies to lower the risk of HIV transmission such as serosorting (selecting partners based on HIV status) or seropositioning (choosing to bottom or top depending on your partner's perceived HIV status). But given what the know about the impact of an undetectable viral load – and the fact that these methods aren't extremely effective, we recommend sticking to methods that are proven effective such as knowing your status, accessing treatment and becoming undetectable if you are positive, accessing PrEP if you are HIV negative, or using barrier methods such as condoms.
2) The Prevention Access Campaign's Consensus Statement, which expresses that HIV positive individuals who are undetectable DO NOT transmit HIV to their partner's sexually only covers the sexual transmission of HIV and does not necessarily claim that HIV is untransmittable through other circumstances such as sharing needles].
STIs [Syphilis | Gonorrhea | Chlamydia]
[Note: This section will focus specifically on the bacterial STIs syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. For more information on other STIs, visit the BC CDC's Smart Sex Resource]
If you've hit all of the main points in the "Establishing a Baseline" section of this post, you should have a pretty good idea as to whether or not there is a risk of STI transmission between you and your partner. If you're not able to say with certainty that you both do not have one of these STIs, you're going to want to understand how they're transmitted so that you know how to prevent transmission:
Syphilis: Skin-to-Skin contact – fluids from a syphilis lesion
Syphilis sores can be found on the lips, in the mouth, on or around the penis, the vagina or the front hole, in addition to on or around the anus or in the rectum. If any of these areas of your body come into contact with a syphilis sore on someone else's body, syphilis can be passed on to you and vice-versa. Therefore, syphilis can be passed on through any type of penetrative or oral sex, or any activity where the contact described above could occur.
Gonorrhea: Semen, vaginal or front hole fluids, rectal fluids
Gonorrhea can be passed on from one person to another any time that any of these fluids come into contact with the genital area, the anus or rectum, or the mouth or throat. Therefore, gonorrhea can be passed on through any form of penetrative sex in addition to oral sex. Unlike syphilis, however, it should not be transmitted just through skin-to-skin contact.
Chlamydia: Semen, vaginal or front hole fluids, rectal fluids
Chlamydia can be transmitted in the same ways as gonorrhea.
So, some questions you can ask in order to lower the risk of STI transmission are:
Is there any chance that me or my partner might have one of these STIs?
If you're 100% certain that neither of you have a bacterial STI, keep in mind that there are still other STIs that can be passed on through sexual contact:
Herpes (HSV): Through skin-to-skin contact
HPV: Through skin-to-skin contact
Hepatitis A: Through fecal-oral contact, although transmission can occur through any type of sexual activity (and is most commonly contracted through contaminated food or water)
Hepatitis B: Through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids (although most Albertans have been vaccinated for Hepatitis B)
Hepatitis C: Through blood and fluids containing blood (Hepatitis C can be transmitted sexually and you should pay particular attention if you are engaging in sexualized drug use or rougher or prolonged sex where blood may be present)
But if there is the chance that one of you could have one of these STIs…
What potential STI prevention methods can I use to prevent transmission between me and my partner?
Barrier methods such as condoms, when used properly, are highly effective at preventing the transmission of gonorrhea and chlamydia as they block the fluids these STIs are present in from coming into contact with parts of your body that are vulnerable to infection such as the mouth and throat, anus, rectum, vagina, or front hole. Because of this, they are also an effective method of decreasing your risk of becoming infected by Hepatitis C (and B). Condoms and barrier methods can also provide protection against syphilis transmission but are not as effective as they are in regards to HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea given that syphilis can be passed on through skin-to-skin contact.
Wait! Isn't there more? Unlike HIV prevention, which boasts multiple biomedical prevention tools, that's not the case for bacterial STIs. And although some people may attempt to lower the risk of STI transmission through methods such as "pulling-out" before ejaculation or choosing to "top" instead of "bottoming," these are not necessarily effective. So, the correct and consistent use of barrier methods such as condoms still remains one of the most effective ways to prevent the transmission of bacterial STIs.
[Additional note: If you are using sex toys, many of the considerations are the same. Has the sex toy been exposed to fluids that could contain HIV or STIs? Is it then touching a part of someone's body that is vulnerable to infection? The use of barrier methods such as condoms when sharing sex toys is a great way to lower the risk of transmission. There are also other considerations like the proper cleaning of sex toys and ensuring you're using the right lube. For more information on that, feel free to speak with our friends at the Travelling Tickle Trunk. They can help you pick out the right toy to enhance your pleasure and give you the information you need to keep you and your partner safe!]
And you've FINALLY made it to the end!
We get that this post contains a lot of information and that some of the suggestions might seem a little restrictive (I mean, who wants to use a condom for oral sex, right?). We also understand that there's more to sex than "risk" and "prevention." There's also pleasure… intimacy… excitement! Sometimes in the grand balance of things, those things win out over something like the use of a condom. We get it!
And if you ever find yourself in that situation, we've got your back then too! So, check back next week for "Difficult Questions… AFTER a Hookup!" where we look at what happens AFTER a hookup if you happen to get a call from an STI Nurse!


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FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) � Clay Buchholz looked sharp on the mound, and his Boston Red Sox teammates certainly appeared comfortable at the plate.
Buchholz worked two scoreless innings in his first start of the spring and the Red Sox jumped on the Reds with 12 runs in the first three innings of a 16-5 victory Saturday night.
In the second game of their split doubleheader after beating Northeastern University 14-0 in the first game, the Red Sox had 20 hits. Brad Wilkerson went 2-for-4 with Boston's first homer of the spring, and two RBIs, while Jason Varitek went 1-for-3 with four RBIs, and Chris Carter went 3-for-5 with one RBI and a run scored.
"I don't care how long you're at the ballpark or how many games you've seen, it's still nice to watch the guys swing the bat and run the bases and do some things early," manager Terry Francona said. "We jumped out early and everybody got a bunch of at-bats, even the guys that went in (as replacements) had a couple, three at-bats, which is good."
Buchholz threw 21 of his 35 pitches for strikes, gave up one hit and struck out one. The outing was a confidence builder after his disappointing 2008, when he was 2-9 with a 6.75 ERA before being sent to Double-A Portland in August.
"There's no doubt in my mind that I know that I have the physical ability to do anything I want to do in this game," Buchholz said. "It's just a lot harder than a lot of people think it is as far as the mental side of the game. And that's where I had to build a lot on this offseason, was talking to people and listening to what their past experiences were."
The Red Sox batted around in the first inning, scoring four runs, and added six runs in the second, sending 11 batters to the plate.
For Buchholz, the outing was also an improvement over what he did during last year's spring training, when he posted a record of 1-3 with a 10.03 ERA.
"It seemed like a slow start and I was always waiting for it to get better during spring training, and then the season came and it still hadn't gotten any better," Buchholz said of last spring. "So, definitely, that's what I wanted to go out there and do. I wanted to throw some pitches down in the zone, get groundballs and get some outs and that was my goal.
"I went out there today not to try to strike everybody out, but to get balls in play and let the hitters get themselves out."
Reds starter Nick Masset was charged with the loss, allowing four runs on four hits, a walk, a hit batter, and a wild pitch in one inning.
Buchholz, Red Sox's offense sharp in win over Reds
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) � Clay Buchholz looked sharp on the mound, and his Boston Red Sox teammates certainly appeared comfortable at the plate.

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Monday, April 28, 2014
Today I found the first tiny pea sprouts. It is wonderful to feel warm sunshine after a long cold winter.
Spring growth is also found indoors.
But we haven't been just sitting around watching seeds sprout.
On Easter weekend, we visited Ed's sister Jean. It has been almost three years since Jason's death. I appreciate the many who continue to ask about their family.
We spent a day in Richmond, VA visiting Civil War sites...
searching for geocaches (our latest hobby)...
and enjoying the scenic beauty of an island on the James River. The children loved spending time with their cousins.
This past weekend we were on the road again, this time to Ohio.
A few months ago my brother Todd joined the staff at Ohio Wilderness Boy's Camp. As a counselor, Todd lives in a rustic mountain setting with ten boys. There they build and maintain their own shelters and learn to handle their problems in a positive way. We were familiar with the therapeutic wilderness camp concept since Ed is on the board of the Alleghany Boy's Camp but this was the first time we visited the Ohio camp.
The camp held a Trail Run on Saturday and all of my siblings except two plus our spouses and children came out to show our support for Todd. It was too bad my parents couldn't come but someone had to stay home and milk the cows.
This photo shows Todd and his family and friends that completed the run. This was no simple trail. There was very little level ground as the trail zig-zagged up and down steep mountain trails. Add some rain and mud to the mix and it was a real challenge - at least for some of us who don't climb mountains every day!
Most of the men did the 10K while the ladies ran/walked the 5K. My brother Brad did the 5K with two of his sons.
Not knowing if we had lost our sanity, Ed and I attempted the 5K with our children. A four-year-old nephew joined us. We all made it over the finish line. Ed gets double credit for carrying the baby the whole way! This was definitely an accomplishment our children will long remember!
That evening we enjoyed making pizza in a wood-fired pizza oven with some of the camp staff. Good food and fellowship!
But for the boys, the best was yet to come. Since his team of boys were at home this weekend, Todd allowed the men and his five oldest nephews to spend the night back at the campsite. They were able to get a real feel of Todd's life in the woods.
Both my boys said their favorite part of the weekend was cutting firewood for breakfast. By hand. No power tools are used at camp.
We ladies with the younger children and babies hiked into the campsite in the morning to join the campfire breakfast.
My family always enjoys good food - as any of you who read here often already know from our butcher days, doughnut making, dutch oven cook-offs, or apple cider pressing!
Then we took the 15 minute hike through the woods to the outdoor chapel for the Sunday service. It was a perfect spring day to enjoy the outdoors. But by this time my muscles were beginning to complain about the abuse!
It was a privilege to see where Todd is serving and meet many of his fellow staff members. If you want to know more about the camp or know of troubled boys who could be helped by camp, visit the websites for Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp or Alleghany Boy's Camp.
7 comments :
- Grandma RuthApril 29, 2014 at 1:29 PM
Oh what great fun!! Always neat to mix learning with fun! I appreciate what Todd is doing...I worked with incarcerated youth on a wilderness adventure program. Blessings!!ReplyDelete
So fun to read - here- knowing exactly what you're talking about since my sis works at the Bald Eagle Camp.ReplyDelete
Sounds like ya'll really got a First-hand Experience!! Or at least some of you - with the sleeping in one of those tents. Brrr....depending on the weather. :)
Just last night I researched geocaching for the first time! It made our family's list of "must-try" activities for the summer. Can't wait!ReplyDelete
Why do the women only do the 5K?ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh, there was lots of women who did the 10K - just none of the women in my family were willing to attempt it!Delete
Oh, OK. My children are all runners. They all did cross country in school. They're always looking for races. My oldest and middle girl did a trail run the day before the oldests wedding. We could see bandaids all over their feet through their pretty sandals at the wedding.Delete


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Saturday, April 28, 2007
Fat Spider
This morning as I was making coffee I watched a spider on the window ouside as it wrapped up a bug meal. I should make more spider feeps.
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Friday, April 27, 2007
Heron Feep
Sometimes I'll take a picture of a feep that has a lot of character but isn't a great shot for the eBay store since it doesn't make clear what the feep actually looks like. Thankfully, I have this blog for those photos.
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Labels: Birds
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Green Cat Snake
I'll often get in a groove making a particular style of feep for awhile, and right now I'm cranking out all sizes and colors of Cat Snake. I didn't even realize the style was a Cat Snake until recently; it used to be a Cat Slug, but the tail has gotten elongated and whiplike, much more snakey than sluggy.
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Labels: Cat Snakes, Cats, Snakes
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Large Bird Dragon
Most of the feeps I make are small and relatively quick, because I want to keep them affordable. One day I decided to spend as long as it took to make a big, elaborate feep, and this dragon was the result. I figured I could use it as a showoff piece to grab attention at conventions and art fairs and such, and indeed the dragon does its job. The price tag says "You Don't Want to Know."
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Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Purple Spiky Snoot Bird
This past weekend I did a feep photo shoot with my photographer friend Dan Machold, and we got a lot of great images. This is one of them.
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Monday, April 23, 2007
Scaredy Monster
Yet another ACEO, and one of my current eBay auctions.
"OOAK" means "One-Of-A-Kind" for those of you not familiar with the personals-like flurry of abbreviations common to eBay listings.
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Labels: ACEOs, Bugs, Furry Monsters
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Long-eared Green Feep
You know, I don't have a good name for this style of feep: not really slug-like, not really rabbit-like, just long-eared and kind of floppy-looking. That's a lot of hyphens. Maybe I'll call it a Hyphen. Eh. I'll have to think about this.
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Labels: Long Ears
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Angler Fish
I have something of a fascination with angler fish, and varations on them tend to crop up in my art from time to time (take this Apple Tree, for instance).
This feep, by the way, is eating a worm, not smoking a cigarette. Some of my feeps are smokers, but not this one.
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Friday, April 20, 2007
Red Speckled Slug Magnet
My most popular magnet style by far. Who knew so many people had a slug-shaped hole on their fridges?
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Thursday, April 19, 2007
Chocolate Snoot Snake
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Orange Tentacle Monster
This is a variation on the Tentacle Twist, one of my most popular feeps. It started out the same, but at some point in the twisting process I decided to twist something differently and this monster resulted. An interesting side effect of doing this blog has been seeing designs I haven't done in a long time and thinking perhaps I should revisit them. After all, you can never have too many Tentacle Twist variations.
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Labels: Tentacle Twists
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Green Vulture
I will occasionally rope one of my photographer friends into a round of feep shoots. This picture was taken by Eric Tilton.
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Monday, April 16, 2007
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Furry Blue Eep Feep
I posted some new Feep ACEO auctions on eBay, including this critter here.
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Labels: ACEOs, Drawings, Furry Monsters
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Green Glow Turtle
At the very first feep show I ever did (First Thursday on South Congress in Austin in April of 2004) I had a steady stream of people asking me if I made turtles. Until that point it hadn't occurred to me. Ever since then I've been sure to have at least one turtle on the table, since turtles turn out to have a lot of fans all over the place.
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Friday, April 13, 2007
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Labels: Molluscs, Sea Monsters, Squids, Tentacle Monsters
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Orange Marbled Ghost
This is more or less the standard feep ghost. I now use Premo Sculpey because it's a much better quality clay than regular Sculpey, but the downside is that the glow-in-the-dark Premo clay only comes in one color. The regular Sculpey has four glow colors (orange, blue, yellow, green), and I miss that variety. Thoughts of mixing have entered my brain ...
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Labels: Ghosts
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Cucumber Snoot
I named this feep because of its color. I took this photo in late fall (as you can probably tell by the decorative gourds), and couldn't resist posing it with the feep-like gourd. In fact, it's possible I might have maybe in some respects purchased that particular gourd for its feep-like qualities. Ahem.
Anyway, more feep taxonomy. This is a mere "snoot," as opposed to a "von snoot," since the snoot doesn't curl all the way in. Got that? It'll be on the test.
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Labels: Snoots
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Flop-Eared Slug Feep
"Slug," in Feep taxonomy, is kind of a catch-all for limbless blobs with tails. I did once do a commission for a realistic slug figurine; I think the person found me by way of my liberal use of the word "slug" throughout my website and eBay listings.
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Monday, April 9, 2007
Sunday, April 8, 2007
Gazelle Cat ACEO
I've been making miniature drawings for quite some time, but only recently realized there was a specific term for what I was doing: ACEO (Art Card Editions and Originals). I decided to make a few ACEOs in the official size (2.5" x 3.5") and auction them on eBay just to see what would happen. The current auctions are here.
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Saturday, April 7, 2007
Glow Tentacle Nautilus
"Nautilus" is the name I use for a feep with a large curl at the top. After I'd started using that term I started making feeps that were more like actual nautiluses (nautili?)*, so I call those "nautiloids." Confusing, no?
* Hm, the dictionary says both spellings are correct. I guess I'll go with "nautili" for the tag.
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Labels: Nautili
Friday, April 6, 2007
Clomp Monster
This is a brand-new piece I just finished a couple of days ago. I haven't yet put it up on my website as I'm still debating whether or not to color it, but I'm leaning heavily toward the black & white version you see here.
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Labels: Drawings, Furry Monsters
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Spiderface Ghost
Since this ghost has a spider-like face, and since I had the appropriate props handy, I decided to photograph the feep in a setting befitting a funnel spider. It's not useful as a product shot since you can't see the feep all that clearly, but I really like the image.
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Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Winged Glow Dragon
I just did an eBay Store update (you can see all the brand new listings here), and this little dragon is one of them.
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Monday, April 2, 2007
Sunday, April 1, 2007
Archibald Von Snoot
What is a Von Snoot, you ask? It helps to know that a snoot is essentially a snout, and a von snoot is an especially majestic or regal snoot. So there's a whole family of feeps known as the Von Snoots. They made their fortune in pharmasnooticals.
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Grants Available and Local Trusts
Grants Available
The Town Council makes a number of grants each year to locally-based voluntary bodies. These range from small grants of £100 – £500 for revenue expenditure, small events etc., to large grants of several thousand pounds for specific projects or for the purchase of larger items for the benefit of the local community.
The Council must receive all applications of over £500 by the 31st December. These applications will be considered in January with successful grants being awarded in the following financial year (after 1st April). Applications of £500 and less are considered quarterly.
The criteria and application form are both available to download here:
- Criteria (Bilingual)
- Application Form Cymraeg
- Application Form English
- Nodau Llesiant
- Well-Being Goals
Events Grants
The Bay of Colwyn Town Council offers funding to applications from other organisations requiring funding to provide an event, festival or cultural activity which has the potential to attract visitors to the Bay of Colwyn area (Colwyn Bay, Old Colwyn and Rhos on Sea).
The proposed event(s) must take place in the Bay of Colwyn Area between May 2020 and April 2021, be open to the general public and have the potential to attract significant visitor numbers. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a successful track record in delivering events, or be willing and able to work with another organisation which can do so.
A total funding 'pot' of £20,000 has been set aside by the Town Council, which it is hoped will fund a number of events. The maximum funding available for any individual event is £5,000 and applicants for larger events are encouraged to seek additional funding from other sources.
Our Events Grants for 2020/21 are open to applications until 2nd January 2020.
- Events Grant Form (English) 2020
- Events Grant Form (Cymraeg) 2020
- Events Funding Guidelines (bilingual) 2020
Trust Funds
The Town Council appoints Trustees to several local Trust Funds, which may be of benefit to people living in the Bay of Colwyn area. Brief details on each of these can be found below.
Sir John Henry Morris Jones Trust Fund
The Trustees of the Fund seek applications annually from young persons under the age of 19 years on the 31st March (the closing date for applications), and who are residents of the area of the former Borough of Colwyn Bay as it was on 31st March 1974 i.e. Colwyn Bay, Rhos on Sea, Old Colwyn, Mochdre and Llysfaen, with a view to making an award or awards, to eligible persons who are able to meet the criteria of the Trustees. The total amount of funds for distribution to the applicants will vary from year to year. This is due to the variation of interest received on the Capital Balance. Applicants will have to satisfy the Trustees at a personal interview, of their degree of excellence in one of the following fields:
- Arts, Crafts and Music
- Sport
- Academic and Research
- Commerce and Business
- Science and Technology
- Any other field that the applicants may feel would meet the requirements of the Trustee
The Trust was set up under the terms of the Will of the Late Sir John Henry Morris Jones M.C., D.L., J.P, who was a Doctor of Medicine, practising for many years in the Town. He was also the Member of Parliament for the seat of Denbigh from 1929 to 1950, and was made an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Colwyn Bay in 1956. It was Sir Henry's wish that the proceeds of his bequest should be used for the benefit of the young people of the old Borough of Colwyn Bay. This includes persons who are undertaking full time education or employment outside the Borough, but whose normal place of residence is within the area of the former Borough of Colwyn Bay. Under the terms of the Trust Deed, the Trustees will not consider applications for courses at Higher or Further Education levels. Interviews will take place during May, and the results will be announced at a suitable ceremony, usually held in June.
Application forms and criteria will be available to download when the Trust opens to applications in the New Year 2018.
The Ancient Charities Of Llandrillo Yn Rhos
The area of the Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Charities is the former Borough of Colwyn Bay i.e. prior to local government re-organisation in 1974, excluding Llysfaen, but including the parish of Bryn-y-Maen. The three combined ancient Charities used to distribute small amounts of funding to those in need at Christmas time, but in recent years, the Trust has instead supported an annual lunch for pensioners in the area.
Edwards Educational
Trust The Trustees of Charity are permitted, under the terms of the Trust, to make grants to the parents of pupils from the Primary Schools in the area covered by the Charities who will be passing from Primary School to one of the Comprehensive Schools at the end of the current term, and who may require some financial assistance towards the extra expense which is incurred at this time. All Junior Schools located in the qualifying area will receive a letter regarding the Trust during the Summer Term. Applications in writing MUST be received from Head-Teachers only, on behalf of their pupils. For more information regarding any of the Trust Funds mentioned above, please contact the Town Clerk using the details on the 'contact' page of this website.
Conwy Excellence Fund £1000
New Funding for 2019/20
The Conwy Excellence Fund provides funding to individuals living in Conwy who are talented at sport, education and the arts. The aim of the scheme is to help individuals reach their potential through training and development. Grants are available to sportspeople who are competing at a national level and require funding for training costs.
For further information please contact 01492 575564 or click for full criteria and to apply.


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THERE can be gold at the end of the rainbow, as the Mayor of Hillingdon discovered when he helped raise £15,000 for a new baby incubator.
Alan Kauffman and his wife Lynne were invited to visit Hillingdon Hospital's neo-natal unit by consultant Jide Menakaya.
They were so moved by the visit they decided to raise money, despite it not being part of their official Mayor's Rainbow Charity Appeal.
Cllr Kauffman said: "It was a real honour visiting the unit and meeting staff, parents, volunteers and their babies.
"They do a great job under demanding circumstances and both myself and Lynne knew we wanted to help as soon as we left the hospital.
"Response from the public has been fantastic and I am so pleased to help as one of my last duties in office."
Dr Menakaya, who personally collected the cheque this week, added: "I invited the mayor and mayoress to see the work of our neo-natal unit on World Prematurity Day.
"I knew they were moved by what they saw and the babies and families they met, but I was absolutely shocked when I learned they had managed to raise a huge amount of money from the community on our behalf.
"This was a fantastic and unexpected gesture. I can't thank them enough for their support."
The neo-natal unit has 20 cots and cares for an average of 400 very sick and vulnerable new-born babies a year, some of who are born at only five and a half months.


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Now that I'm playing in a couple cover bands, I notice a song that's often covered is "The Weight."
The Weight, as played by The Band, http://youtu.be/sjCw3-YTffo has a 3/4 bar in the middle of the chorus. Start counting with "Take a load off..."
And... and... and.. you put the load, put the load, right on me...
It's amazing how hard it can be to get it right! Some bands do:
- Weezer
- Panic at the Disco
- John Fogerty & The Black Keys
- Gillian Welch & Old Crow Medicine Show
- Elton John (with Zack Brown, Mumford and Sons, Mavis Staples and others on the 55th Grammy Awards)
- and one of my favorites: Jimmy Fallon & the Muppets
Sadly, many didn't. These put a 2/4 bar instead (oh my) and it just makes a mess:
- Bruce Springsteen
- Jimmy Page, The Edge, Jack White (It might get loud)
- Wilco, Nick Lowe & Mavis Staples
- Waylon Jennings (despite the cool horn section it just seems sloppy)
Others put a 4/4 bar instead, extending the "and... and... and...", most notably, The ACL/Americana Awards All Star Cast tribute to Levon Helm, and Aretha Franklin. Aretha Franklin's version is more of a funky tribute to The Weight than a real cover. She kinda totally skips over that whole part of the chorus, and the awesome funk groove and horn section more than makes up for it.
In his later years, for his "midnight rambles" even Levon would play straight through in 4/4 if there was a large group singing with him. So who knows...
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The DEN Ground Transportation Information Counter is located on Level 5 of the main terminal, in the center core. Also, on Level 5 are on-airport rental car desks, shared-ride shuttle desks, and baggage claim. For more information, call, 303-342-4059.
Passengers will find all commercial transportation outside the Level 5 doors.
Passengers must proceed outside to the appropriate island to obtain transportation. *Note: East side has odd numbered doors; West side has even numbered doors.
The platform for the new airport rail service is located on Level 1.
East Terminal Airlines:
Alaska Airlines, Boutique Air, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Great Lakes, Jet Blue, Southwest Airlines, Spirit
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It's now easier than ever to get from DEN to downtown Denver.
At a cost of $9 each way, travelers can use the new rail service, known as the A Line, from the airport to Denver Union Station and vice versa courtesy of the Regional Transportation District (RTD), metro Denver's public transit provider.
The A Line, accessible on Level 1 of the main terminal, whisks travelers to the heart of downtown, specifically the recently restored Union Station, which is the city's new transportation hub and "living room," thanks to its plush surroundings. From Union Station, travelers can access additional local and regional transportation services, such as light rail, regional and local buses, Amtrak rail service, taxis, and the free 16th Street Mall shuttle (MallRide) and free downtown MetroRide buses that provides access to most downtown hotels. Union Station itself is a beautiful 1914 Beaux-Arts building and the location of hip, locally owned restaurants, bars, shops and a boutique hotel.
The airport rail has six stops along the way and takes approximately 37 minutes.
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Ground Transportation for Both East and West Terminals:
Island 1: Taxis, Mountain Carriers
Island 2: Limousines/Sedans
Island 3: Hotel Shuttles, Charter Buses, On-Airport Parking shuttles
Island 4: Rental Car shuttles
Island 5: Public Bus Service, Off-Airport parking shuttles, Shared-Ride Shuttles
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East Terminal: Island 1 exit Door 507 & West Terminal: Island 1 exit Door 510
Freedom Cab 303-444-4444
Metro Taxi 303-333-3333
Union Taxi 303-922-2222
Mile High Cab 303-337-2222
Yellow Cab 303-777-7777
FLAT RATES are the same for all companies:
DEN to Downtown: Flat rate of $51** + $4.57 gate fee + $5 each additional drop**
DEN to Denver Tech Ctr: Flat rate of $57.00 + $4.57 gate fee + $5 each additional drop **
DEN to Boulder: Flat rate of $84.00 + $4.57 gate fee**
**Trips into DEN from downtown, DTC, or Boulder are NOT subject to any gate fees; only those trips going out from DEN
Additional Information
For additional car service information, train and bus options, or other modes of transportation available in Denver, visit the Getting Around Denver section of the Denver website.


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Olivia & Adam Botanical Monogram
It's a very rare occasion these days to work on a wedding invitation. But i do an exception for my friends every now and then. Last year i got to design the invitations for Olivia and Adrian. Olivia was the first bloggers i got to meet back when i started blogging (ages ago) and i was so happy that she asked me to design her invites.
We'll be soon sharing how they look in real life, so ethereal and divine, but for now here's my favourite part the monogram. If i'm doing a wedding monogram it has to have some botanical touches to it right?


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Are you seeing signs of spring peeking through the winter days, or are you in an area where spring is in full bloom? We've had a taste of warm and sunshiney days, but some nights are still dipping below freezing. Spring isn't here – or on the calendar, for another three weeks or so. As much I would love to start planting and working in the garden, it is still just a bit early here to begin too much.
Starting Seeds Too Early
If your home has great southern exposure or you have a greenhouse, you may already be starting seeds for later transplant. Another option is a set-up with warming mats and grow lights. Our house position is lousy (we have a carport on the whole southern side) and there is no space inside our ranch home to set up a space for starting seeds indoors. This is only one of the reasons I long for a basement. The concern with starting seeds too early is the seedlings being ready for the outdoors before the outdoors is ready for the tender, young seedlings. Watching your leggy seedlings die off due to lack of real sunshine is discouraging at best.
How do you know when it will be safe to plant outdoors? It is not as easy knowing your USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Plant Hardiness Zone. This map tells you what the average minimum temperature is. This is great to know for permanent plantings, trees, bushes, etc. They have more to do with winter temps and extremes than anything. Many seed catalogs will use these zones for recommendations, but know that annual plantings don't have much to do with this specific information. They are very important when it comes to choosing fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, and other perennials like asparagus.
Frost Dates by Zip Code
So, what information should you use for annual seed sowing and transplanting? We search last and first frost dates by zip code rather than USDA zone. The Old Farmer's Almanac has a chart for a few cities, and a search based upon your ISP, though you can change this to reflect your actual location. We get placed all over this region due to our rural internet ISP, sometimes as far away as 100 miles from our actual location. This is not nearly as fine-tuned as the interactive guide found here. It will be much more accurate and better for not only spring seed starting and planting but fall as well. I almost enjoy fall crops more than spring ones. Yes, we are often growing the same things, but many things improve with taste as the temperature cools. Some even improve after a frost. Pests are usually out in full force, but we find the plants tend to be stronger so are less bothered by them.
You may need to adjust your dates. You should always be observing and recording the happenings on your homestead. I encourage you to keep track of your frosts in the spring and fall months. By using a gardening notebook you can see if your own little micro-climate trends early or late. Our homestead is about a full week behind our neighbor's to our south-east. After keeping records for a few years, I found our average last frost date was 6 days later than what the guide indicated. Now, we are even better prepared to get a great start to our garden.


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Phlebotomy training in West VIrginia is an outstanding way to get into the healthcare field! The time could not be any better to enroll in to training courses near you!
Whether they're over the internet or in the classroom, before you know it your programs will see you sitting to take the certification examination required to become a Phlebotomist. Get more information below.
All Eligibility Requirements for Phlebotomist Training
The prerequisites for Phlebotomist classes change from one program to the next, but most have a few basic ones. One has to have graduated from high school or have a GED, be of minimum age to work in West Virginia, pass a criminal background investigation, and last of all you have to test negative for drugs to be qualified for registration.
Everything You Need to be Doing to Be Prepared for Phlebotomy Classes in West Virginia
You will find plenty of outstanding Phlebotomy training around the country, yet you need to know which of the Phlebotomy training offer the best route to take. Looking for certified phlebotomist might seem relatively easy, but you must ensure that you are choosing the right kind of training. To make certain that you aren't squandering your time and your resources, it is imperative to be certain that the program you've decided on is actually certified by a national overseeing organization such as the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians or is certified by the West Virginia State Board. When you finish looking into the accreditation status, make sure that you look a little bit further to make certain that the training program you are considering can offer you the correct instruction.
- How does the duration of the Phlebotomy Technician training course stack up to comparable training programs
- What is the success rate in passing the certification exam as compared with all the other schools?
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Does the State of West Virginia Have a Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certification Requirement That You Need to be Aware Of?
Yes, gaining your certification is mandatory for Phlebotomist per the American Phlebotomy Association. Once certification is received, then you need to go ahead and take next step and get placed in the National phlebotomy registry operated by the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians . After acquiring your certification and getting included on the registry, you'll then have your employment eligibility, the possibility of increased pay, and a lot more as you get started with a new career!
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O*Net Online projects that the need for Phlebotomy Technicians in West Virginia will reach all-time highs within the next several years. The estimated increase through 2020 in brand-new phlebotomy tech jobs is increasing at a great rate each year, which works out to an increase which is much faster than the median of most occupations. Considering the variety of positive variables to help you, your opportunity has never been better to become a certified phlebotomist.
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As soon as you've completed the Phlebotomy training, you'll enjoy the benefits associated with a new occupation with a ton of possibilities for advancement!
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B. Tech. in Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering [AEIE]
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|Guru Nanak Institute of Technology(GNIT)
|Asansol Engineering College (JV)
|Total Pass Out Per Year
The candidate must have completed the age of 17 years on or before 31st December in the year of admission with a valid WBJEE / JEE (Main) will be allotted a seat through counseling. Admission to any of the B.Tech streams is as per the norms and guidelines of Dept. of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal.
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Instrumentation engineering is one of the most complicated but sophisticated branches of engineering discipline which may be studied as a separate branch or along with electronics engineering. The study mainly focuses on the design, configuration and automated systems. The professionals who are involved in these activities are known as instrumentation engineers. Instrumentation Engineers help in the designing, construction and maintenance of instruments and entire instrumentation systems of an industrial undertaking. An instrumentation engineer decides the type of instruments needed for ensuring better quality and efficiency of the end product.
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Bilingual in Chile: An Impossible Dream? Bilingual in Chile: An Impossible Dream? [Kindle Edition] Book Description Publication Date: October 30, 2012 "This book is dedicated to all the teachers in Chile, and the entire world, who believe that English can be learned to a high level. The most successful English learners begin from an early age, regardless of whether we are looking at Canada, Singapore, or Chile.
Yes, in Chile, we have bilingual students.
They became bilingual without sacrificing the mother tongue, or the Chilean culture, or the heritage that identifies them as members of a particular linguistic community.
In the case of this book, I refer to the special nature of being Chilean, and speaking English.
It is not a dream, bilingualism in Chile, it is reality, but only for a few. "English for Everyone" is a task the teachers, parents, students, and the nation of Chile must get serious about.
We need to study our own Chilean experience, and replicate our success in the private sector in the public sector.
This book, again, is dedicated to every teacher in the world who is involved in this noble endeavour. May God Bless You All.
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How is your haal (the transient state of one's heart) this Valentine's Day? Does anyone remember the "Reach out and touch" televised ads of the 70s and 80s? Each presented a different scenario: a homesick college student; families relishing new friends they met on vacation…a women stops short when she hears her friend say, "Stop twirling your hair."
Even in those days, long before wireless technology and smart phones, the message came through loud and clear: "when we connect, love is real and hearts heal."
Since it is Valentine's weekend 2016, let's intentionally look at love through the lenses of the legend of Valentine's Day and a reflection on being busy by Omid Safi.
The Legend of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day began as a liturgical celebration honoring an early Christian saint named Valentinus. St. Valentine of Rome was a priest who was martyred around 496 for refusing to convert to Roman paganism. He was imprisoned after ministering to Christians and presiding at marriages for soldiers during a time those serving in the military were forbidden by the Roman Emperor to marry.
As the story goes, to encourage faithfulness, Valentine would cut out parchment hearts and give them to Christians. According to legend, during his imprisonment, Valentinus healed Julia, the blind daughter of his jailer, Asterius. Before being executed, since she could now see, he wrote her a letter and signed it, "Your Valentine."
I suspect Valentine has no idea of the legacy of cards, flowers, and candy that would ultimately develop from his outreach.
A Reflection on "Being Busy" by Omid Safi
Omid Safi writes a weekly column for Krista Tippett's On Being blog. On Being Omid is Director of Duke University's Islamic Studies Center. He is also a prolifer writer and editor of Progressive Muslims: On Justice, Gender and Pluralism. I found a column he wrote in 2014 particularly relevant.
In "The Disease of Being Busy," Omid asks the question, "How are we supposed to live, to examine, to be fully human when we are so busy?" Omid associates being busy with not being "at ease" – and suggests this dis-ease is spiritually destructive to our health and wellbeing. It saps our ability to be fully present with those we love and keeps us from forming the kind of community that we so desperately crave.
Amid explains that in many Muslim cultures when you ask how someone is doing, rather than saying, "How are you?" the question you ask is: "How is your haal?" Haal is the transient state of one's heart, so the question translates as "How is your heart doing at this very moment, at this breath?" Omid offers a distinction between to-do list items and giving voice to deep emotions that resonate. He says:
"I am not asking how many items are on your to-do list, or how many messages are in your inbox. I want to know how your heart is doing, at this very moment. Tell me. Tell me your heart is joyous, tell me your heart is aching, tell me your heart is sad, tell me your heart craves a human touch. Examine your own heart, explore your soul, and then tell me something about your heart and your soul."
And here's the Valentine's weekend bonus: Omid goes on:
"Tell me you remember you are still a human being, not just a human doing. Have that conversation, that glance, that touch. Be a healing conversation, one filled with grace and presence.
Put your hand on my arm, look me in the eye, and connect with me for one second. Tell me something about your heart, and awaken my heart. Help me remember that I too am a full and complete human being, a human being who also craves a human touch."
So what have we learned?
We learned the deep roots of commemorating Valentine's Day emphasize care, healing (literally allowing people to see), extending one's self to another, and faithful hearts.
Omid reminds those of us who struggle with the dis-ease of our incessant busyness to look deeper and honestly risk sharing the state of our hearts with each other. This message really is counter cultural.
See – Love – Touch – Heal – Be.
How is your heart?
Savor that word, glance, text, call, hug, question, touch, visit, conversation…that meaningful moment when someone reached out and touched you.
Or when you reached out and touched another.
I'd love to hear what a difference it made in your life.
- Safi, Omid. "The Disease of Being Busy." Blog. On Being with Krista Tippett. November 6, 2014.


text: Where to Hunt in the South? Try Arkansas. Gordon Whittington - January 27, 2017 Arkansas doesn't quite know where it is. Or, to put it more accurately, many people are unsure how to describe where it is. The Natural State is sort of the Deep South, sort of the Midwest and sort of Appalachia. Ryan Sullivan arrowed this Arkansas monster in the 2013 season. What no one should argue against, however, is the claim that Arkansas is a great whitetail state. Although chronic wasting disease has been found in whitetails in seven northern counties — Newton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Marion, Pope and Searcy — over the past year, there's still ample reason to be enthused about hunting here. In particular, Arkansas is one of the South's best states for taking trophy bucks with bowhunting gear.As the accompanying map illustrates, the overall greatest concentration of trophy bow bucks entered into P&Y has been from the rich farm country of eastern and southeastern Arkansas. There, Desha County is the unquestioned king of entries, with 38 all time — and an impressive 30 of those since 2010. The fellow farming counties of Arkansas (35) and Chicot (23) also offer the fertile soil, abundant crops and limited hunting pressure needed to grow numbers of king-sized deer, but they haven't matched Desha in yielding bucks for the book. Elsewhere in the state there's also solid trophy potential in bow season, but zeroing in on the best overall locations takes a bit more guesswork. The counties with the most entries are somewhat scattered. That said, several isolated counties have proved they're worth hunting. For example, Benton County, which touches both Missouri and Oklahoma in the state's northwestern corner, has surged in recent years. In fact, 12 of the county's all-time P&Y entries have been submitted in this decade.You'll find much the same situation in topographically diverse Saline County, which lies just west of Little Rock in central Arkansas. Nine of its 12 entries have been made since 2010. And while Hempstead County has only 11 P&Ys to its credit, nine of those have been entered since 2010.Meanwhile, some other counties have dropped off a lot in the number of entries. This doesn't necessarily mean they don't remain good bowhunting areas, but for whatever reason, not as many bucks are finding their way into the book. A great example is White County. It has 29 all-time P&Y bucks, second-most of anywhere in the state — but only five of those have been entered since 2010. Many of the seven counties with documented cases of CWD (as of this writing in January 2017) are in the general area in which elk relocated from the Rocky Mountains many years ago now live. While experts continue to debate if that fact is coincidental or not, the main effect has been heightened monitoring of the deer herd. There's also been talk of loosening or even eliminating antler restrictions, which have been in place in one part of the state or another for a quarter-century.For more details on bowhunting in Arkansas, visit AGFC's website. To learn more about bowhunting records of North America, check out P&Y's website.


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