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BLOC is back
We're once again teaming up with BLOC Hotels this summer for another exclusive offer.
Running until August 31st, for just £65 you get....
- A night for 2 at the BLOC Hotel in the Jewellery Quarter
- 2 standard tickets for any film from The Electric's regular programme from now until August 31st (Sunday - Friday)
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Wes on our walls
Our upstairs gallery is now playing host to an exhibition from a number of artists inspired by the work of Wes Anderson.
From The Royal Tenenbaums to Moonrise Kingdom via his new animation Isle Of Dogs, there are some fantastic pieces on our walls, and each is available to purchase (although some are limited edition... read more
A very Beautiful Thing
Sunday 25th February saw The Electric host a very special screening of the cult 1990s film Beautiful Thing, organised by the Birmingham LGBT festival SHOUT.
The film tells the story of two boys (Glen Berry and Scott Neal) on a council estate coming to terms with their feelings for each other, and has become one of t... read more
The making of Electric Ale
If you've ever fancied having a peek around the brewery that makes our delicious Electric Ale, then we'd recommend heading over to www.twotowersbrewery.co.uk for information on their brewery tours.
Led by Mark, the owner of the business and brewer, the tours consist of a short history of Two Towers Brewery, includi... read more
10% off any room at the Rotunda with Staying Cool
We're big fans of the award winning serviced apartments run by Staying Cool at the Rotunda, so we're very pleased to be able to offer all our Electric customers a special 10% discount on any of their rooms.
All you need to do to receive the discount is use the code ELECTRIC when booking in at www.stayingcool.com, a... read more
The alternative 'Cans' Film Festival
Forget the Cannes film festival. This summer, we're hosting our very own Cans Film Festival, a celebration of both classic cinema and great boutique canned beer.
Each screening has been inspired by an exciting canned beer product, and said beer will be available at our bar and chilled ready to sip throughout the fil... read more
Modulus Quartet
The unique musical combo Modulus Quartet will be visiting The Electric Cinema on Thursday May 25th as part of a nationwide tour.
Modulus Quartet champion a diverse range of music by living composers, seeking out music of an individual style, developing creative relationships with composers and artists.
The quartet ... read more
Lady & The Tramp charity screening
Join us for a family friendly matinee of a true Disney animated classic this spring - Lady & The Tramp, screening on Sunday 21st May at midday in aid of the Hearing Dogs For Deaf People charity.
50% of the takings for this screening will be donated to the Hearing Dogs For Deaf People charity, an organisation which ... read more
Limited edition Electric Cinema prints now available
With the recent unveiling of our official history plaque from the Birmingham Civic Society listing us as the oldest working cinema in the UK, we asked artist Milan Topalović to produce a special print to commemorate the occasion.
Featuring the front of The Electric with references to Fritz Lang and Georges Méliès - ... read more
The Cinematic Time Machine delves into the 40s and 50s
The 2017 version of the Cinematic Time Machine season reaches the 1940s and 1950s this spring, two decades of filmmaking packed to the brim with classic cinema.
Choices for March and April include David Lean's stiff upper lip romance Brief Encounter, a 75th anniversary screening of the seminal Casablanca, films from... read more
Exclusive offer at Annexe restaurant for Electric Cinema customers
The owners of Birmingham restaurant Annexe want to also offer a special deal to all of our customers, offering them 20% off any meal Monday to Friday, either before or after seeing a film at The Electric Cinema.
Annexe offers a relaxed yet sophisticated venue for those seeking the elegance and buzz of café society, ... read more
Shock & Gore 2017 now open for entries
2017 will see our Shock & Gore festival celebrate its seventh year in existence, and as ever we'll be hosting our annual competition to find the most exciting and disturbing films out there.
Whether it's a short film or a feature, we're looking for films that are weird, horrific, out there or just plain insane. If ... read more
The Electric Cinema is nominated for Cinema Of The Year
We're very pleased to announce that we've been nominated for Cinema Of The Year at the national 2016 Screen Awards, which take place in London on October 20th.
The annual Screen Awards reward the people and companies dedicated to connecting audiences with films, and this year we've been nominated in the '24 screens ... read more
The BLOC Hotel deal returns this summer
After the huge success of last year's BLOC/Electric Cinema offer, we've teamed up with BLOC Hotels once again to bring you another amazing deal running until 31st August. The deal includes...
- An overnight stay for two at BLOC Birmingham in the Jewellery Quarter
- A pair of tickets to see a film at The Electric C... read more
Artist submissions wanted for Suicide Squad exhibition
To coincide with the release of Suicide Squad this August, we are looking for new artwork inspired by either the comic books or the film to hang in our upstairs gallery.
We all view films differently, that's why we're keeping the brief open and inviting you to draw inspiration from any of the characters and major th... read more
Shock & Gore VI hits The Electric this July
July is upon us, which means it's time to dust off the Ouija board and commune with Birmingham's annual Shock & Gore horror and fantasy film festival.
Launching with a very special festival preview night at Birmingham's historic Highbury Hall
on Friday 8th July, the festival runs from Friday July 15th to Thursday ... read more
Studio Ghibli Forever
Is it really the end for Studio Ghibli? We sincerely hope not, but with the release of their 'final' film When Marnie Was There this May, it's the perfect time for a Studio Ghibli season here at The Electric Cinema, stretching from May to July.
From My Neighbour Totoro to Grave Of The Fireflies, experience Hayao Miy... read more
Meerkat Movies
Electric Cinema customers can now get 2 for 1 standard seats with Meerkat Movies, the new reward scheme for customers of comparethemarket.com that offers 2 for 1 cinema tickets every Tuesday or Wednesday for a whole year when you buy a qualifying product*.
So how do you benefit from this new deal?
• Firstly, become... read more
The Batch does The Dane
This autumn, Oscar nominee Benedict Cumberbatch returns to the stage as he takes on one of Shakespeare's most iconic creations - Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark, as directed by Lyndsey Turner.
The initial run at the Barbican sold out in record time, but never fear because this eagerly awaited production is also being ... read more
Wall of sound
One of the biggest live tours in history hits the big screen this September, as we screen Roger Waters: The Wall on Tuesday 29th September, a concert film that goes well beyond the stage.
Based on the groundbreaking concept album, Roger Waters The Wall is a state-of-the-art show that dazzles the senses, combined wit... read more


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171st Combat Engineers WW2
171st Combat Engineer Battalion Co B of WW2
I will be working on this page shortly as a tribute to my father who served in the unit 1944-1945 thereabouts. He is still alive and has some great items of interest about the unit that he saved, I will be scanning and adding them shortly
This is just a start to the project. The 171st may have trained in Camp Carson, Colorado in 1943 and was commanded by the "old man", Lt.Col. Charles R. Keasy (Battalion Commander 1943-1945).From the back of one of his pictures at Camp Carson he list 49th Eng.(C) Bn as his unit and he has a duty roster I believe from that time period which places him in the 2nd Squad of the 2nd Platoon. I have a roster for this 2nd platoon (not sure of the date- my father believes it was from Camp Carson). The platoon was led by Lt. Weis, with T/Sgt. Parrent as the platoon Sgt.. The 1st squad was composed of: S/Sgt. Pinney, Sgt. Sather, T/4 Rentz, T/4 Rosier, Cpl Sample, T/5 Billello, T/5 Dilello, Pfc. Dombrovski,Pfc. Fragapane,Pfc. Hrin,Pfc. O'neal,Pfc. Powell, Pfc. Salmon (3g), T/4 Fuchsman. 2nd squad was composed of: S/Sgt.Young,Sgt. Shapiro, T/4 Spatafora, T/4 Tietze,T/4 Brown C., T/5 Davis, T/5 Rohde, T/5 Songer,Pfc. Bussiet (Guard), Pfc. Colliton (Tel. Opr.), Pfc. Coolidge, Pfc. Seguin, Pfc. Gross, T/4 Dee (Depot Hq.). 3rd squad was composed of: Sgt. Mabry, T/4 Campbell,T/4 McPeak, T/4 McCurdy, T/5 Barkow, S/Sgt. Eby (Mess Sgt.), T/5 Boudreau (PX), T/5 Hecht, T/5 Hochberg,T/5 Hobine, T/5Niehaus (Depot Supply), T/5 Riggs, T/5 Robinson, M/Sgt. Griner, T/4 Karnok.
The "Roll of Honor" for the Battalion as listed in Battalions own History (Circa June 1945) is as follows: Killed in Action: Charles W. O'Neal, Robert H. Bislich, Kenneth Owens, Dewey J. Blake, Stanley S. Francek, Jerold J Lehoty, John J. Kolich, John P. Firmani . Died of Wounds: Richard F. Burkart & Edward O. Grantham . Awarded the Silver Star: Joseph P. Perry, Francis R. Sturtevent, Paul M. Enger, Angelo R. Ruggieri,Charles R. Keasey, Walter E. Hendricks, Lowell W. Yeates, Jerold J Lehoty (posthumous) and Laurence L Lutz.
The list of purple heart and bronze star winners will follow.
Below are some photos my father had of his friends and fellow soldiers:
Trying to keep warm, dated 12/3/1944- just prior to the Battle of the Bulge I believe. In photo are my father (center) to the left T4 Joe Toth and to the right Joe Perry.
No date on above photo, on back is written "Stanley,Slim, Bianchi, Poleski"
Photo of Vito Bianchi of Milford, Mass, taken in Arendsee, Germany May 1945
Photo dated Sept 14, 1945 at Genneveliers, France . Listed Left to Right: Myers, Evans, Beeler, Seguin (my father)
This photo is dated 3/24/1945, in photo are my father and Vito Bianchi, the plane is supposed to be British General Montgmory's
This photo is dated Sept 5, 1945, outside Paris, France. The unit was stationed near Paris according to my father after the war and was busy cutting up tons of new equipment that was to be left behind for scrap. My father would not reach home until Jan 1946.
Photo is dated May 1945, it is of William Degleau in Arendsee, Germany
Photo is dated December 1st, 1945, Paris area Camp E-508-B Genneveliers, France. Pictured is Pfc. George Hall
Photo is dated October 28th, 1945, Gennevelier's, Vrance. Pictured is Willis Bone.
After a swim, Arendsee, Germany, May 1945, Harold Ranch (left) and my father.
Left over German (?) gun implacement, E-508-B, Gennevelier, France.
Update 10/15/15 I want to start working on this page again, I have received many emails from family members of the units members- some looking for info and some providing info. I'd like to add these emails to the page, as spreading names,dates and other info may lead to further information about the battalion. If you sent an email and would not like it added to public viewing on this site please let me know. I will try to keep your contact info sent in emails private.

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Is the Beth Bentley missing person case really more than a Missing Person case?
Recently I filed a FOIA request to inspect the files at the Woodstock Police Department. After all, if it's "just" a missing person case (and not a criminal case) and since over a year has passed, it seems logical and reasonable to me that the police files ought to be open to public inspection.
The City, on behalf of the police department, denied my request, claiming that making the records available would interfere with pending or contemplated law enforcement proceedings.
Upon that denial I filed a Request for Review with the Public Access Counselor (PAC) at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General.
The result? The PAC upheld the City's denial.
The exemption claimed by the City of Woodstock (for the Woodstock Police Department) is that release of this information would "interfere with pending or actually and reasonably contemplated law enforcement enforcement proceedings conducted by any law enforcement or correctional agency that is the recipient of this request."
OK, so what are "law enforcement proceedings"? They are related to crimes.
The City of Woodstock states that it "...reasonably contemplates law enforcement proceedings arising from this matter." The City further stated that "its investigation of the matter is ongoing, and disclosure of the requested information would hamper the investigation and any resultant law enforcement proceedings."
So it seems to me that this is not "merely" a missing-person case.
The Public Access Counselor's opinion states, in part, "The City's contemplation of law enforcement proceedings is reasonable under the circumstances, where a person has been missing for more than 14 months, and the disappearance is unexplained. We also agree with the City that disclosure of the information would impair the investigation and any contemplated law enforcement proceedings. If a crime has been committed, disclosure could alert the perpetrator about the status of the investigation and whether the authorities are closing in. Furthermore, withholding details from the public about a crime can enable law enforcement to determine whether potential witnesses are telling the truth or whether they have valid information."
You be the judge. Is the Woodstock Police Department reasonably contemplating law enforcement proceedings? We all certainly hope so.
How soon will they announce persons-of-interest, suspects or an arrest (or arrests) in this case?
They should know that one key witness is now out-of-state. Will that person return for a September 2nd court date in a civil matter? Or will another state scoop up that person and deal with the issue on its home territory? It seems that the State's dealing with this civil case as an interstate case in Illinois hasn't worked very well, since the usual continuances month after month have resulted in no conclusion since late 2010.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
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Alongside penetration testing and regular security audits, ensuring safe online browsing practices can be one of the best ways to ensure your business remains protected from external threats.
A new blog post published June 19, from Google principal software engineer Niels Provos, has confirmed just how many malicious websites are out there and posing a danger to internet users.
"We protect 600 million users through built-in protection for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, where we show several million warnings every day to Internet users," writes Provos.
"We find about 9,500 new malicious websites every day. These are either innocent websites that have been compromised by malware authors, or others that are built specifically for malware distribution or phishing."
The new information has been released to commemorate the five year anniversary of Google's Safe Browsing effort, which is an initiative aimed at ensuring users remain safe while using the internet.
Malicious websites are often used as a way of spreading information-stealing malware software, which can allow cybercriminals to externally access private information, disrupt computer operations or track user activity online.
Google suggests that users who want to protect themselves from online threats pay attention to any official warning messages that pop up.
Furthermore, by selecting the check box that appears on the red warning page, people can assist Google by submitting information on potentially dangerous or unscrupulous websites.
Businesses concerned about the danger of online malware and viruses spreading onto company servers will want to ensure they are running up to date anti-virus software and regularly reviewing vulnerability management reports .
"The threat landscape changes rapidly. Our adversaries are highly motivated by making money from unsuspecting victims, and at great cost to everyone involved," writes Provos.
However Google has moved to reassure people that it will continue to invest in safe browsing and maintaining internet security in order to deal with evolving cybercrime technology.


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Hello, my name is Claudia Sullivan, I have been a Realtor with Remax here in Woodland since 2004. I have lived, worked and played in the Woodland/Sacramento area for about 29 years now. Before starting this journey, I dabbled in a little bit of everything, from retail sales, daycare provider, forklift operator, to the assembly of robotic sensors. Yet I have never experienced anything as rewarding as my Real Estate career and feel fortunate to be doing exactly what I want to do in life. With some experience in Interior Design, I am able to bring a little something extra to the Real Estate table by helping buyers to see the true potential of a property and advising sellers on how to best present their homes for the market. This along with my belief in Honesty and Integrity have resulted in repeat business and referrals. There are so many factors to consider whether you are thinking about buying or selling Real Estate, my goal is to make your experience go as smooth as possible so that by the end of the transaction you feel confident that you have been well represented.I absolutely love what I do as I have met many great people and have made many great friends. I plan on continuing my Real Estate career for many years to come and I hope to see you along the way.


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The end of another sports season means attending another team awards banquet. Have you, like me, ever sat through one of these seemingly endless boring events? The coaches are well-meaning and oh, so heartfelt in their attempts to recognize everyone's achievements but the results can take H-O-U-R-S. First we sit through the Age Bracket Awards, then the Most Improved, Best Rookie, Most Records Broken, Most Valuable, Special Events, Parent Volunteers, Coaches Choice, Spirit Awards, and don't forget the special recognitions for those Graduating from the lineup. Meanwhile I sit through the tedious program wishing I had stocked up at the bar before I sat down at one of the banquet tables.
In his brief amateur sports career, Jack has been quite the prolific trophy earner, racking up 18 trophies so far, not to mention a box full of medals and ribbons. That's more than most London Olympic athletes will ever see. I don't know where to put them all...it's an episode of "Storage Wars" waiting to happen.
|the latest addition to the collection
WGCC, you win a gold star. Thank you for bucking the trend and providing us with an Award Ceremony that was fun and social. Instead of sitting in a stuffy banquet room, we loved mingling and playing games like Beat the Pro and Bump. Even the unskilled tennis playing family members felt welcome and had lots of laughs. The burgers were scrupt-diddly-uptious too. Best of all, Jerry has a future career as an auctioneer if he ever retires from his position as Head Pro. He announced the winners of all those trophies with the skill and speed that would make Sotheby's proud.
I didn't take home any trophies myself. There weren't any awards for "Best Chauffeur Ever" or "Most Likely To Find A Clean Tennis Shirt In The Laundry Room On Short Notice" but that's OK by me. I don't need a Major Award. A couple of hugs from these two will do just fine.


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Date: Jan 14, 2020
Company: Kiewit
Requisition ID: 88143
• Support construction activities in the field by planning, organizing and implementing varied management duties involved in heavy industrial mechanical construction.
• Provide learned leadership and assistance to field construction (non-labor) staff.
• Perform and support client-facing roles and functions as needed.
• Interface with project district management to ensure safe construction practices are followed and all quality/schedule goals are achieved.
• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field of engineering or equivalent experience and education and a minimum of 5 years' experience in oil / gas / chemical and related mechanical/industrial construction.
• Experience in all facets of small project management or related experience as owner's representative
• Must have proven abilities and skills in the following: leadership and management of people, communication (verbal and written), planning, organization and delegation.
• Must have working knowledge and be able to direct the operation of construction management reporting systems.
Working Conditions
• Fast-paced project construction environment; must be able to interact professionally with all levels of management, client representatives, staff and craft while simultaneously managing a diversified workload and challenging situations efficiently and effectively; regularly sit, stand, walk and talk and listen; occasionally lift and move up objects up to 30 pounds.
• Extended relocation to project areas in the U.S. as required.
About Kiewit
As one of North America's largest, most respected construction and engineering organizations, with 2018 revenues of $9 billion, Kiewit exists to make a difference. We improve and connect communities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico through complex projects in transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas and chemical, building, industrial and mining. Our services are as diverse as the skills of our 20,000-strong workforce to whom we provide challenging, honest work in a caring and collaborative culture. A sense of adventure, pride and fulfillment is built into every career at Kiewit.
How We're Different
• Consistently ranked within the top five of the "Top 400 Contractors" according to Engineering News-Record
• Top-tier health, dental and vision insurance available from Day One of employment
• 401K savings plan that includes company dollar-for-dollar match on contributions up to 6 percent of base pay
• Our employees are entitled to accrue at least 20 days paid time off each year
• We spend an average of $8,500 per employee each year on training and career development and reimburse up to $5,250 per year in outside tuition costs
Kiewit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Every week, Shauna Ahern of Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef -- and Gluten-Free Girl Everyday -- will be sharing smart tips and smarter recipes that will please even the most devout gluten-eaters among us. Come one, come all -- we're going flourless.
Today: Shauna asks us to resist eating the entire bowl of ripe, juicy peaches so that we can bake them into a plump and bubbling buckle.
It's peach season again. A plate of them, plush and juicy, sitting and waiting on the table, is a most welcome sight.
I know that it's hard to imagine doing anything with these peaches besides eating them one after the other over the kitchen sink. It's hard to imagine sharing them. After all, peach season is so brief and we wait so long for it.
Try to restrain yourself. Eat one, share one, and save the rest for this brown butter peach buckle.
Oh, a buckle. This is one of the great American baked goods. Is it very different from a grunt? A slump? A cobbler? A crisp? Well yes, there are small differences (or large, if you really want to yell at someone else about a summer baked good). Most of the time, we make crisps: a fruit mixture with a crumb topping. But sometimes -- and especially when there are ripe peaches -- it's buckle time.
Buckles are like soft squishy cakes, studded with slices of ripe fruit, a little plump, a tiny bit soggy on the bottom, with a sweet streusel topping. If you like the sound of this, follow along.
But let's get something out of the way first: does a buckle require gluten? Oh heavens no.
Gluten is good for elasticity, for crunchy crusts and air holes in a baguette, for the stretchability of a pizza dough. Why would you need any of those for a buckle? A soft and tender crumb does not require gluten at all. Simply start with the right mix of flours with proteins and starches -- and this all-purpose gluten-free flour mix.
Now all you need is a plate of ripe peaches, some gluten-free flours, a little browned butter, some sweeteners, and an oven. Let's make some peach buckle.
Gluten-Free Peach Brown Butter Buckle
Adapted from Gluten-Free Girl Every Day by Shauna James Ahern and Daniel Ahern
12 tablespoons unsalted butter4 cups thick-sliced ripe peaches (about 8 medium peaches)1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon265 grams gluten-free all-purpose flour mix1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs, at room temperature2/3 cup whole milk (you can use non-dairy milk here)1/3 cup dark brown sugar
See the full recipe (and save and print it) here.
Photos by Shauna James Ahern
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Little Rock Arkansas Towing ... The Facts You Need to Know.
Little Rock Arkansas towing should be as safe and hassle free as possible, and we'll give you the information here to make sure it is. The need to have your vehicle towed is something that almost all of us will experience sooner or later. You want it to go as smoothly as possible.
There are usually 3 main reasons for having your vehicle towed.
Mechanical failure
Parking violation
You will probably be able to choose the company that tows your vehicle in case of a mechanical failure or an accident. A parking violation will put you at the mercy of a contracted tow company.
For Little Rock Arkansas towing there are generally 2 types of tow trucks that will be used.
Wrecker style
- traditional tow vehicle with a large boom hoist for lifting vehicles from either end.
Flatbed or Rollback style
- designed to transport a vehicle on a flatbed. All four wheels are supported on the bed and not in contact with the road.
Wrecker style tow truck.
Flatbed or "Rollback" style tow truck.
What to do When You Need a Tow.
Let's look at these different situations and what your best choices for Little Rock Arkansas Towing are in each one.
Mechanical Failure -
When your vehicle won't move under it's own power, it will probably need to be towed or transported to a repair shop. Your main goal in this case is to get the vehicle to the shop without incurring any further mechanical or cosmetic damage.
The flatbed style truck is absolutely the best choice for this situation.
Main sources of damage to look out for are:
Vehicles with low ground clearance contacting the bed of the tow truck. Make sure the operator uses the flattest bed angle possible to load your vehicle.
Winch cable or chains contacting the body of your vehicle. Again, a flatter bed angle will minimize this chance. Where and how the winch cable is attached is also critical to minimize the chance of damage. Watch closely as your vehicle is loaded and ask the operator to stop if it looks like there is going to be contact anywhere on your vehicle.
Improper tie down of your vehicle. Manufacturers provide reinforced areas on vehicles for the purpose of safe tie down during transport. Using these designated points is critical to avoid damaging your vehicle. We'll include a link that shows these points for your vehicle, along with specific towing requirements. It would be a good idea to print this out and keep it in your vehicle.
Click here for Little Rock Arkansas towing information for your vehicle.
When this page opens just find your vehicle make and click on it. Then on the next page, click on the model and year, which will take you to the page with the towing details for your vehicle.
- If you're involved in an accident and the police officer determines your vehicle can't be driven, you will need to have it towed. The officer will normally ask if you would like to call a tow company or have him call one of the city contract companies.
For Little Rock Arkansas towing, the city contract companies are almost always the most expensive option. The towing fee itself is usually more, plus the extra expense of your vehicle being taken to an impound lot. This will add considerable expense and complication to the process of recovering your vehicle. There is also a much greater risk of incurring even more damage.
If at all possible, make your own towing arrangements. It would be a good idea to have the phone number of your tow company and repair shop handy for times like this. If you belong to an auto club or have access to emergency services through your cell phone provider or insurance company, you may be able to make towing arrangements through them.
The best type of tow truck in these situations depends on the severity of the damage to your vehicle. If the damage is not too bad, especially on the front, the flatbed truck will be your best choice. Most of the same information and cautions mentioned in the mechanical failure section will apply here as well.
In cases of more severe damage, the better maneuverability of the wrecker style truck may be needed. Since the risk of more damage to the vehicle is not as important, the tow fee may be somewhat less with a wrecker. Vehicles with severe damage at all four wheels will probably not be able to use a wrecker and would need to be loaded on a flatbed.
Parking Violation
- Try to avoid this at all cost! Your vehicle will be at the mercy of a tow company contracted by either the city or a business in most cases. Their goal will be to remove your vehicle the quickest way possible. It will usually then be taken to an impound lot. Damage to your vehicle is almost guaranteed in these cases. Consider all the costs involved and this is just not something you ever want to have to deal with.
Wrecker style tow trucks are normally used in these situations. The chance of cosmetic and mechanical damage to your vehicle is much greater in this case. If this does happen to you, be sure and carefully inspect your vehicle for damage at the impound lot and make sure to point it out to the attendant. The odds of getting any reimbursement are slim, but it doesn't hurt to try.
How To Find a Little Rock Arkansas Towing Company.
Towing companies are regulated by the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board. You want to verify the company you choose is registered with them. That lets you know that the company is following the latest regulations, insurance requirements, etc. The link to their site is listed below. Just fill in the city and click the search button. A list of registered operators will be shown for that city.
Click here for Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board operator listings.
You can also click on the company name for complete information including the type of tow vehicles available. "W" for wrecker and "RB" for rollback.
The Professional Towing and Recovery Association of Arkansas also has a site with a membership list and some other useful info that may be helpful.
Click here for PTRAA.
If and when you do need a Little Rock Arkansas towing service, we hope the info here will help you make the best choice.
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Reading Your Face Tomorrow
I normally don't get too near book discussion groups or any other organized literary activities, but I've found myself lurking over at Conversational Reading where Scott is coordinating the conversation as everyone reads the three volumes of Javier Marias' Your Face Tomorrow. For reasons that escape me, I've avoided Marias until now, despite the urging of friends and readers of Vertigo who kept reminding me that not only were Javier Marias and W.G. Sebald acquainted, but Marias uses photographs in some of his novels. I'm afraid I'm behind in my reading of the first volume Your Face Tomorrow: Fever and Spear, but my enjoyment of the book is being abetted by the intelligent comments from other readers. A few days ago, Scott pulled in Marias' translator Margaret Jull Costa for a fascinating question and answer session about translating Marias' books, Marias as a translator, his reputation in Spain, and other topics.
The seventeen week reading of all three volumes runs through July 17.
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That's all really interesting Terry – some nice discussions on Bernhard too there!
I think I mentioned to you the interview with Marias that the Guardian did last year – here's the link for everyone's benefit:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/video/2009/dec/15/javier-marias-your-face-tomorrowApril 23, 2010


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I absolutely love Halloween. I love dressing up and going all out. Last year I dressed up my husband as Ron Weasly, Toby (my dog) as Harry Potter, and myself as Hermione Granger. This year I thought it would be fun to try Mary Poppins. Since I don't have kids yet, I thought it would… Continue reading Mary Poppins


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The November Daring Baker's challenge took us for a ride! Luisa from Rise of the Sourdough Preacher challenged us to make Paris-Brest, a beautiful pastry celebrating the Paris-Brest bicycle race.
So I decided to join the Daring Bakers, a monthly baking challenge, as I thought that it would encourage me to try baking things that I wouldn't have thought of on my own. I was right! My first challenge was Paris Brest, a choux pastry dessert filled with a praline cream. It was invented to commemorate the Paris-Brest bicycle race and the circular shape, made with pâte à choux, is meant to resemble a bicycle wheel. I would have thought to make other choux pastry desserts, but most likely eclairs or profiteroles, not Paris Brest, so this was a good challenge for me….


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"Codependent" is a word that's thrown around a lot these days to describe relationships. But what exactly defines a codependent relationship, and how do you know if you're part of one? Using examples from real couples, I'll answer that question, as well as offering you some questions to ask yourself if you're the "enabled" or the "enabler."
The email from a listener today is describing his relationship with his boyfriend deteriorating at about the seven year mark. So we'll discuss whether or not the "seven year itch" actually happens, and again, what can you do about it!
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There are some excellent books on the topic. Codependent No More is a classic. Women Who Love Too Much is also very good. Codependency For Dummies is another.
AA is there for the substance abuser. Al-Anon is an excellent resource for enablers. CoDA (Codependents Anonymous) is another supportive and teaching organization.
Linda Esposito's article in Psychology Today
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HR in the 21st Century: What General Counsel Need to Know about IT, Email, and Social Media Policies
Get an overview of key employment laws regarding privacy, the internet, email, and social media usage.
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Is the Cesar Chavez National Monument on the Chopping Block Thanks to Trumps New Executive Order?
President Donald J. Trump in a valiant and continuous effort to make sure we have no green space, clean air or natural beauty left signed another executive order. The ordered signed, on Wednesday April 26, 2017, in front of sycophants and rudderless Republicans reviews enforcement of the 1906 law that gives president's the power to designate lands as national monuments.
While most voters who gave Hillary Clinton the popular vote are for anything limiting Trump's power, this executive order could permit Trump to remove the protection designation of public lands, national parks and monuments from the last 20 years. Designations that were assigned by the three previous presidents: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
The 1906 Antiquities Act has often been opposed by states especially conservative states that want to be given the land back so it can be used for other purposes. Once land is designated as protected by the federal government local municipalities lose their authority over the property and no development or commercialization of the land is allowed.
Will this potential roll back include the Cesar Chavez National Monument and the Nuestra Señora Reina de La Paz National Historic site located in Keene, California? The monument was given national designation by Obama on October 8, 2012. The Cesar Chavez monument sits on 116 acres and is located in the Tehachapi Mountains separating California's Central Valley and the Mojave Desert. The designation was the 398th given by a sitting president.
Hopefully Trump who doesn't indulge too much on facts will remember that the iconic farm worker leader is buried at the site and the site is the home to the farm workers movement. Many fear that may not be enough to stop a president with little interest or respect for Latinos. Will he care that this federal designation was the first honoring a contemporary Latino?
Even Chavez relatives are worried about what Trump might do to the Chavez monument with Paul F. Chavez president of the Cesar Chavez Foundation, which partners with the National Park Service to administer the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument writing a powerful op-ed for The Mercury News.
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Mozambique: Police Disperse Demonstration by Demobilised Troops
Maputo — The Mozambican riot police (FIR) on Tuesday morning used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon to disperse a demonstration by a group of demobilised soldiers in central Maputo.
This was the first time water cannon have been used on the streets of any Mozambican city. In September 2010, when rioting broke out in Maputo over price rises, the police were severely criticized for not using non-lethal methods such as water cannon, and resorting to live ammunition instead.
But there was no riot on Tuesday. Instead the police struck to prevent members of the Forum of Demobilised Soldiers, led by Herminio dos Santos, from gathering at the Antonio Repinga athletics circuit, near the office of Prime Minister Alberto Vaquina.
The Forum has held sporadic demonstrations here, the last one on 12 February, demanding an increase in pensions paid to demobilised troops. The current demand is for a pension of 20,000 meticais (about 664 US dollars) a month.
This sum is more than three times higher than the largest of the current statutory minimum wages. The monthly minimum wages in force since April last year range from 2,300 meticais for agricultural workers to 6,171 meticais for workers in financial services.
It is not clear how many people, the Forum gathered on Tuesday. Judging from the TV footage of the clashes it was considerably fewer than the several hundred who demonstrated ion 12 February. According to a report in the independent newsheet "Mediafax", former agents of the state intelligence service, SISE, who are also demanding higher pensions, joined the demonstration.
The Forum chooses Tuesdays for its demonstrations since this is the day of the weekly meeting of the Council of Ministers (Cabinet) at Vaquina's office.
The police version of events is that they charged the demonstrators when they tried to break through a security cordon barring access to the Antonio Ripinga circuit.
The police operation lasted for about half an hour, and was not restricted to the immediate area of the Antonio Ripinga circuit. The police chased demonstrators onto the main thoroughfare in downtown Maputo, 25 September Avenue. Ordinary passers-by and informal traders were also caught up in the violence, suffering the effects of the tear gas and the water cannon.
So were journalists. Police ordered reporters to move "because we want to work".
The reporters stayed, of course, and so TV cameras were also hit by jets from the water cannon.
The demonstration was organised by the Forum's spokesperson, Constantino Wiliamo, since the movements of Herminio dos Santos are restricted since his arrest on 13 February. Wiliamo's whereabouts are unknown, but dos Santos, contacted by telephone, told reporters that he had been detained. "We don't know what police station he's in", said dos Santos.
Asked about the clashes as he was leaving the Tuesday meeting of the Council of Ministers, the Deputy Interior Minister Jose Mandra defended the police action, on the grounds that it was necessary to maintain public order. The Forum had not communicated to the authorities its intention to demonstrate, as the law requires.
Furthermore, the Forum was knocking on the wrong door. Mandra said that any complaints from demobilised troops should be addressed to the Ministry of Veterans' Affairs. He added that the demand for a monthly pension of 20,000 meticais was way beyond the budgetary capacities of the Mozambican state.
"The government is sovereign and doesn't need to be pressured to act", said Mandra.
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Martin's Gas Rewards – Can You Use Gas Cans?
There was recently some discussion on whether or not you can use gas cans to meet your 25 Gallon minimum at Martin's. Caroline reached out to Martin's and received this reply. Thanks for sharing Caroline. If you are shopping at Giant, you can read the gas cans policy here. You are allowed up to 25 […]Read More


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(Sometimes I wonder if other people will find Sweetie's words as funny as I do. This time I'm not wondering.)
<Sweetie (7) was talking about wanting to pull my emergency brake>
- Do you remember there's an invisible wall between us? You don't mess with stuff while I'm driving.
- Oh, right... Ow!
- What?
- I got hurt.
- How did you get hurt?
- On the invisible wall.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
A little too real
Posted by Kiwi the Geek at Thursday, December 21, 2006
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That is pretty clever. I picture Sweetie miming a wall, though...did she "smack" into an invisible wall? LOL
- Friday, December 22, 2006 10:19:00 PM
- Kiwi the Geek said...
Nope, no pantomime. I don't think she's quite 'there' yet.
- Friday, December 22, 2006 10:28:00 PM
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Dave Davies 'The Kinks' Signed 8x10 Photo Certified Authentic PSA/DNA COA
Excellent vintage live shot of this Kinks member. Photo has some minor surface dings due to the frenzied crowd at the time of signing. Autographed in-person 8x10 inch photo. This is 3rd party authenticated and will also include a COA with matching serial numbers from PSA/DNA Authentication, Inc. Certificate number- V47780
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It looks like the age of the traditional body-on-frame SUV is coming to a close for most mainstream customers. While there will continue to be a market for big SUVs like the Tahoe and Expedition for customers who actually need to haul or tow stuff, many customers in the high volume mid-sized segment are realizing they can get by with something a little smaller and lot more fuel efficient.
The Ford Explorer dominated SUV sales charts throughout the 1990s and into the first part of this decade with sales of 445,157 in 2000. In the last couple of years, however, Explorer sales have tanked seeing it drop from first to fourth on the sales charts. Last year ,sales dipped to 179, 229 and the freefall shows no signs of letting up. The numbers are down another twenty-three percent so far this year.
On the flipside, sales of the redesigned Honda CR-V are up forty-two percent so far this year and it has jumped to the number one spot on the chart followed by the Toyota RAV-4 and Ford Escape, with the new Ford Edge coming on strong as well. The CR-V is doing so well that Honda is having to consider how to increase volume to meet the demand. For the first time, the automaker has started importing extra units from Japan to supplement the main production facility in East Liberty Ohio. Ford has already announced plans to move the Explorer to a unit-body crossover platform, which can't happen soon enough. The only problem will be finding a place to fit into a lineup already filled with the Escape, Edge, Flex and Taurus X.
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We upgraded our phones because of Mint.
First, some background: My wife and I, longtime smartphone users, have been on the mobile bandwagon ever since the Motorola Razr (remember the one that flipped open?) was the coolest tiny metal thing on the market.
But this last year we eased into a comfortable lull, me with my iPhone 4; her with an aging, second-generation iPhone.
Sure, Siri seemed like pleasant company and the newest headphones would be nice. But did we need them? No.
That is, until we realized that Mint.com, the singular nexus of our financial lives, would not run on her older handset. That was a big deal.
Because with money flowing in on payday and out through too many ACH debits, bill pays, paper checks, and savings transfers to count, we needed to know how much we had.
It was not enough to view checking account balances twice a week. We wanted to know at Target, at truck stops, and at Toys 'R Us how much we have now. So we upgraded.
And now that she has Mint on her phone, too, she encourages me to feel guilty before we have to transfer funds from savings.
The Rogers family's rush to Mint probably doesn't mean that all your members are right behind. But it does preview the larger trend: interacting with money in the moment.
Money, in both its spending and savings flavors, is inherently mobile. Few of us make money decisions as our best rational selves in front of a computer screen and a spreadsheet.
We make them when we blow our budget at the car dealership, when we decide to bypass the candy counter and save a couple bucks, or when we comparison shop right in the store.
Mobile data allows members to check balances, sure. But it also promises much deeper member relationships for the credit unions that invest well.
Filene's "The Future of Member-Facing Technologies in Credit Unions" points toward three services that will tie mobile members to their credit union:
►Location awareness. The goal of location-aware applications is to provide users with information based on the context of the situation or location they're in. The apps rely on GPS (global positioning systems) or triangulation through radio or cell stations to determine the current location of the user.
Location awareness technology is expanding beyond outdoor location identification to indoor identification with the help of Wi-Fi, beacons, and proximity tag technologies.
Consider helping members find the nearest fee-free ATM or sending them an auto loan offer when they walk onto a car lot.
►Augmented reality. Not to be confused with virtual reality, augmented reality builds on location awareness to create new capabilities.
Wikipedia defines augmented reality as "a live direct or indirect view of a physical real-world environment whose elements are augmented by virtual computer-generated imagery."
Why not partner with Zillow or a similar service to let members take a picture of a house, get its price—and then a home loan offer to go with it. Australia's Commonwealth Bank is already there.
►Mobile payments. More prevalent outside the U.S., mobile payments are gaining mindshare here with the growing popularity of smartphones.
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Patelco Credit Union has offered one such service for years, and Filene research shows that more than half of all credit unions will be investing in person-to-person systems in the coming year.
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Historic North Circuit - 12 - $2,866
Trip Summary and Itinerary Map
- Explore Addis Ababa, the historic capital city named by the European council of tourism as the #1 tourist spot in the world. Addis has a distinct architectural style as it was only briefly colonised by the Italians in the 1930s, so there is markedly little European architecture outside of the Piazza. See Lucy who changed the story of man, and visit Saint George's Cathedral, a famous rastafarian pilgrimage site.
- Trek the Simien Mountains with a knowledgeable local guide. The jagged panoramas are staggering, with sheer cliff faces and gorges over half a mile deep. The paths you'll use are also used by the local fauna, so keep an eye out for Gelada Monkeys, Ethiopian Wolves and Walia Ibex.
- Take a boat tour of Lake Tana where you'll visit the monasteries sat atop islands that this lake is so famous for. Remember to keep your eyes peeled on the water: approximately 70% of the fish are only found in this lake.
- Discover Debre Berhan Selassie church in Gondar. Over a hundred colourful cherubs gaze down on you from the ceiling as a reminder of God's omnipotence, and the country's religious roots.
- Visit Axum, one of the oldest inhabited places in Africa. Considered Ethiopia's holiest city, it houses a field of obelisks.
- Tour the extraordinary ancient rock-hewn churches in the city of Lalibela
Landmarks visited on Historic North Circuit
Day 1: The adventure begins
Fly to Addis Ababa, where you will be met at the airport. After a transfer to your hotel, enjoy a little down time by the pool, before taking your first steps into the city. The Italian-built Piazza sits next to famous markets and bustling streets. Nearby are the Grand Anwar Mosque and the Ragual Church. The Mosque and church are within a stone's throw of each other, highlighting the peace between different religions in Ethiopia. In the evening you'll meet your group and guide to enjoy a traditional dinner in a local restaurant. Get lost in Mercato, the largest open air market in Africa. Its labyrinthine alleys are perfect for people watching or enjoying a coffee. Coffee ceremonies here are famous and a source of pride, be sure to try to experience this at least once on your trip!
Venture to the National Museum to see how it all started: meet Lucy, the 3.2 million year old fossilised skeleton here. Her discovery re-wrote the story of human evolution, as she was found to have walked on two legs. See the Holy Trinity Cathedral, famed for its copper dome and neo-baroque architecture. It houses the tombs of the former Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassi, and the British suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst. A short drive up Mount Entoto will take you to the Palace of Emperor Menelik II. From this vantage point, you have an excellent view of the city. On the way back to Addis, perhaps stop by Shiro Meda, the biggest garment market in the country, where hundreds of vendors line the busy Entoto Road and sell hand woven traditional cloths.
Day 2: Bahir Dar: Lake Tana and Blue Nile Falls
From Addis, you'll take a one hour flight north to Bahir Dar. Here your guide will accompany you on a boat trip on Lake Tana, Ethiopia's largest lake. Visit some of the peaceful monasteries nestled on the islands and peninsulas around the lake and, if you are lucky, wander through coffee plantations, enjoy some of the local brew and meet local farmers. As the monasteries were used for religious retreats, the lake and its islands serve as an unofficial nature reserve. Look out for white pelicans and 'airbreathing' catfish. Your boat tour will end at Zege peninsula. There is a short path walk towards Ura Kidrane Mehret, arguably the most beautiful of all the churches at Lake Tana, with hundred-year-old characterful frescos.
Later venture towards the only outflow of the lake: Blue Nile Falls. These 42 metre falls create such large amounts of spray that they are known in Amharic (Ethiopia's official language) as 'Tis Abay' meaning 'Smoking Water', which can soak you from a kilometre away. A short distance down the Blue Nile lies a stone bridge built in 1626: potentially one of the famed seven stone bridges built by the emperor Fasilides. This river and another, the White Nile, are the two main tributaries to the Nile, the world's longest river.
Day 3: Lalibela
From Bahir Dar m you'll take a short flight to Lalibela, home of the rock-hewn churches and a World Heritage Site. These eleven structures are world-famous, having been built in the 12-13th century and carved out of single pieces of rock. Haile Selassi reportedly risked his life to make a solo pilgrimage here during the war with Italy, seeking clarity and guidance. Discover Biete Medhane Alem (House of the Saviour of the world), believed to be the world's largest monolithic church, before navigating through the system of trenches to arrive at Biete Ghiorgis (House of St. George), the most famous and isolated of all the structures. It's worth spending a day wandering through these mazes of rock and soaking up the heritage. If you've time, there is also a wonderful hike to a Monastery up on the mountainside. Finish the day with a delicious dinner in the famous Ben Abeba restaurant, a crazy structure of steel and concrete overlooking the hills and valleys of the mountains.
Day 4: Gondar (2,133m)
Spend the morning visiting the remaining rock-hewn churches in Lalibela. Catch a midday flight to Gondar, the old capital of the country. Your first stop will be Debre Berhan Selassie Church, whose heavy and unassuming stone facade hides the colourful frescoes inside.
After this you will head to the well-preserved Fasil Gebbi in Gondar, described by some as the 'Camelot of Africa' for a guided tour. Now known as the Royal Enclosure, this was initially founded in 1636 and built by Emperor Fasilides as his home, but successive emperors and rulers added to his blueprint. Now, the buildings span over 70,000 square metres of land and include palaces, libraries, two lion houses, royal baths, and a women's vocational school built by Mentewab, the Empress of Ethiopia. Within the enclosure there there are multiple architectural styles and influences jostling for position. The influences include Indian, Portuguese, Moorish and Aksumite.
Day 5: Simien Mountains National Park – Gondar – Debark to Sankaber (3,200m) 2-3 hours / 7km.
A car will pick you up from your hotel in Gondar take you to Debark, the headquarters of the Simien Mountains National Park. Here you'll meet with your trek leader and scout, who will talk you through all aspects your hike in the next few days. You'll take a 4×4 some of the way to your first camp at Sankaber, but you will walk the final stretch (approximately 3 hours) in order to acclimatise to the altitude. Ascending to over 3,000m above sea level and with a jagged landscape, you'll be stunned by the views from the offset. You'll be met with drinks, a tasty and hearty dinner, and a campsite in Sankaber where you can sit around the fire and swap stories with guides and other trekkers.
Day 6: Simien Mountains National Park – Sankaber (3,200 m) – Geech (3,600m). 7-8 hours / 15km.
The first full day of hiking starts with breakfast, and then a trail along the ridge. This gives you a vantage point and incredible views over the foothills some 800m below. The mountains are known worldwide for their biodiversity: Ethiopia's placement on the equator makes this mountain range a particularly temperate one. Your guides will point out flora and fauna of note, but regular sightings on this trail are of Gelada Baboons, Kilpspringer and Ibex. From these heights, you'll be able to watch birds of prey soar on the thermals below.
A highlight of today's path is Genbar Falls, a waterfall over a sobering 500m sheer drop which you'll see from the opposite side of the ridge. After a break for lunch, you'll carry on towards Geech, a remote traditional village with thatched roofs. This is the perfect opportunity for a booster: some coffee and injera. Then onwards to the camp which is a great spot for watching the sunset.
Day 7: Simien Mountains National Park – Geech (3,600m) – Inayte (4,070m) – Cheneck (3,600m) - 7 hours, 15km.
Most of today's path hugs the edge of the ridge. You'll drop down through a forest of Giant Hazel before rising back to open grassland and continuing on your ascent up to Inyate. The views from the top are monumental. After recovering from the climb and the view, you'll descend towards Chenek camp. This camp is well known for its visitors: Wallia Ibex and Gelada Baboons.
Day 8: Simien Mountains National Park – Mount Buahit (4,430m) 5-6 hours
Today you'll reach the highest point of the trek so far. The day will start with a gentle trek up the Buhait pass before the trail steepens. The climb will test but reward you, with the jagged and steep terrain giving way to striking views once you reach the summit. As with the other areas, wildlife is plentiful here and people have spotted the elusive Ethiopian Wolf as well as Ibex, monkeys and an array of bird life. This is the perfect way to bring your exploration of the Roof of Africa to a close. Overnight at Chennek.
Day 9 - Limalimo Lodge
In the morning, drive (~2.5 hours) to the incredible Limalimo Lodge. Spend the day relaxing around the idyllic lodge - the perfect way to bring your adventure in the Simien Mountains to an end.
Day 10: Axum
After breakfast at Limalimo, drive for around 4 hours to Axum, Ethiopia's most religious city which is home to an impressive display of Obelisks. The city is purported to have been the home of the Queen of Sheba. Rumour has it that the lost Arc of the Covenant is in the Church of St Mary of Zion. A short walk through the cobbled streets brings you to the stelae fields. Some of the 4th century AD granite structures rise to over 23 metres.
Day 11: Gheralta Lodge
Spend the morning exploring any remaining sites in Axum before driving to Gheralta Lodge.
Day 12: Addis Ababa to Home.
Head to Mekele airport and visit two fantastic churhces en route. Fly to Addis Ababa where your Ethiopian adventure will draw to a close. Be sure to squeeze in a coffee and some market walks before you head home. Tours of Addis, whether to markets and or food tours are well worth it and can be arranged. Enjoy a final night's comfort in one of the better hotels in Addis.
Prices, Departures and Inclusions
Prices are per person based on 2 people travelling together. Prices guideline only, actual price swill depend on final itinerary, accommodation choices, and time of year.
- Domestic flights.
- All road transfers and airport pickups/drop-offs.
- All accommodation (accommodation choices can be changed depending on traveller preferences).
- All camping equipment while in the Simien Mountains.
- Fees for guides, scouts, drivers, and cooks.
- All entrance fees as per the program.
- Meal plan bed and breakfast. All meals included while on treks and at Limalimo Lodge.
- International flights and visa fees.
- Tips and any personal expenses.
- Any not mentioned as included.


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And for the month of February, I bring you This I Believe.....
The latest in the line of Welk-McGeehan books was first published in 1979. Here, the Maestro shares his beliefs about God, country, family and work into a philosophy for successful living.
And it contain more inside fun inside information on his show and his Musical Family. One is where he takes you through a typical tape day, how an episode is produced and made. It was also around that time the Aldridge Sisters and the Otwell Twins joined the show, so their story of how they joined is chronicled.
And there's also a story where he plays golf in a charity tournament with players from the then-Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers, it's one story you don't want to miss out!
And the rest of the book is wunnerful, wunnerful too....I highly recommend it.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Champagne Book of the Month Club: This I Believe
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- kregg said...
Excellent book! My copy is even signed by the Maestro himself.
- February 9, 2011 at 5:36 PM
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I've found it challenging to write, to feel I have much to say that isn't already being said well elsewhere. So I'm just jumping in to say hello.
I turned forty years old last week. We had a snow day and I sled with children...now I'm covered in bruises. We had such a fun day spending time together as a family. I'm thankful for the slower pace of last week, although sometimes I stressed about what I was NOT getting accomplished. I'm really, really happy with my life at forty years old. That's a blessing.
Still, being forty reminds me of how time passes. Time for myself, my children, to grow with the Lord and connect with my spouse - to travel! I long to have more time for all these things and yet the daily demands just keep demanding.
My birthday tends to mark the beginning of my real New Year. In looking at my goals, I see that I'm really good at financial goals, but not so much at health goals. I need to value my health more, especially in the next season on my life. I do well with goals, but it's easy for me to ignore them if I don't keep them before me and make them a priority.
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The latest Mazda MX-5 is awesome. It really is. And it's not just our motoring journalist, Tim Barnes-Clay, who thinks it. But we got him to review it anyway!
The remarkable sports car has already been named Roadster of the Year in the UK – and has collected a truckload of other accolades around the world. But why is the MX-5 so brilliant? Well, the car has become part of modern folklore due to its simple, front-engined, rear-wheel-drive set-up – and that has been the case in all of its embodiments over the last two and a half decades.
Having made its British entrance at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 has an outstanding power to weight ratio, flawless 50:50 weight distribution and more tech and comfort than previous models. The Mazda MX-5 is offered with two petrol engines, and with nine models across five trim levels, the potent, yet pint-sized, the motor looks set to build upon the Japanese auto maker's sway within the level-headedly priced sports car segment.
Preserving the driver-focused appeal that has made the Mazda MX-5 the top-selling two-up sports car of all time, it is clear that the engineering values behind the latest model have allowed Mazda to keep hold of the enjoyment, dexterity and engagement that has always embodied it.
The sprightliest MX-5 since the admired original, the new MX-5 is lower, shorter and wider than the last model, with the lowest centre of gravity and smallest overhangs yet. These dynamic proportions merged with Mazda's KODO: Soul of Motion design principles, make sure that the MX-5's styling mirrors its accent on driving pleasure in an unambiguously energetic and contemporary way.
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Featuring Mazda's prize-winning SKYACTIV tech, the MX-5's efficient featherweight petrol-powered units deliver new levels of economy and performance. Across the range, the Mazda MX-5 features LED headlights, a leather steering wheel, alloy wheels, and a fabric hood.
SE-L MX-5s have LED running lights, a DAB radio, Bluetooth, cruise control and climate control air-conditioning. They also house Mazda's connectivity and infotainment system with a seven-inch colour touchscreen display and Multimedia Commander. SE-L models with the 2.0-litre 160ps engine are characterised by piano black door mirrors and 17-inch Gunmetal alloy wheels.
Go up to Sport trim and both the 1.5 and 2.0-litre MX-5s feature rear parking sensors, smart keyless entry, rain-sensing wipers, heated leather seats and Premium Bose Surround-Sound. With the 1.5-litre engine, Sport trim MX-5 models come with 16-inch Gunmetal alloy wheels and piano black door mirrors. Sport models with the 2.0-litre 160ps engine profit from a dynamic set-up that comprises Sports suspension featuring Bilstein dampers, a limited slip differential and strut tower bar, while visually, they are distinguished by their 17-inch Bright alloy wheels and body-coloured wing mirrors.
But perhaps the most marvellous aspect of the Mazda MX-5 is that when the original model was launched back in 1990, it cost £14,249 (that's £31,687 today), yet 25 years later, with far more standard kit, the new Mazda MX-5 costs from £18,495. This means, more than ever before, the MX-5 sets the yardstick as one of the globe's best and most reasonably priced sports cars.
Certainly, it seems with its light design, composed cabin, excellently engineered mechanicals and stable handling, the newest Mazda MX-5 is ready to further advance its place in the hearts of automotive admirers.
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Defra Secretary Michael Gove has unveiled his ideas for a new 'world leading' food labelling system to measure farm and food quality, with a focus on animal welfare.
While there were a number of ways in which farmers could secure recognition for high animal welfare or environmental standards from the Red Tractor scheme to the LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) mark, a new, single scheme could be a 'gold-standard' metric for food and farming quality outside the EU.
"There is still no single, scaled, measure of how a farmer or food producer performs against a sensible basket of indicators, taking into account such things as soil health, control of pollution, contribution to water quality as well as animal welfare," said Mr Gove.
"We have been in discussion with a number of farmers and food producers about how we might advance such a scheme and I think that, outside the EU, we could establish a measure of farm and food quality which would be world-leading."
LEAF and Red Tractor Assurance said they were keen to work with the Government in driving forward high production standards which could be become a valuable marketing tool when securing new markets at home and abroad.
He echoed the comments at the Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC), giving reassurance to those concerned about lower food standards in future trade deals.
Mr Gove said the Government would not be using food trade as a 'Trojan horse' but instead use Brexit as an opportunity to enhance the nation's outstanding reputation on animal welfare.
He said: "The future of food production is in quality, in provenance and traceability.
"The future for British food production is not a race to the bottom but is competing at the top of the value chain.
"I want to make sure we maintain the very, very highest standards because that is what the public would expect and it also contributes to ethical sustainable agriculture."
RSPCA head of public affairs David Bowles welcomed Mr Gove's ambitions, adding research had shown consumers were concerned about the provenance of their food, but it was currently too easy for 'clever labels to cloud the real truth behind how that animal was reared'.
The charity said it agreed with Mr Gove's suggestion to target farm subsidies at improving standards as part of a new agricultural scheme.
"If post-Brexit farm support schemes include ring-fenced incentives for farmers to improve animal welfare, the government's laudable ambitions for the UK to produce the highest quality food will be met," Mr Bowles told the ORFC.
Red Tractor chief executive Jim Moseley added: "The quality of British food and its high production standards are two of the industry's core strengths. Red Tractor Assurance and its logo provide the perfect vehicle for communicating this message at home and abroad.
"We welcome Mr Gove's praise of the Red Tractor scheme and look forward to maximising the opportunities that Brexit provides for our members."
LEAF chief executive Caroline Drummond said she agreed their needed to be some 'high level metrics' for benchmarking farm assurance standards and LEAF had been working 'extensively' in this area.
"We know LEAF Marque delivers well for the environment and in particular soil health, pollution control and water quality as well as biodiversity and community engagement.
"These are extremely important for the delivery of more sustainable agriculture and the demonstration of Britain's commitment and drive for food and farming quality.
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We have been questioned verbally and interrogated by letter, with much apparent anxiety, respecting the reported sickness on the Cape. There is no prevalent illness in this section of the State – indeed, there was never a greater exemption from disease, throughout the whole length of the Cape, than at the present time; and our friends abroad may rest assured that we are quite as comfortable, and thriving, and happy as usual.
Barnstable: There will be a meeting in the School House in District No. 4, on Thursday evening next, at 7 o'clock, when the following question will be discussed: "What is Spiritualism?" Come one, come all.
Barnstable: Our quiet village was stirred to its very centre Friday morning last when it became known that the store of the Messrs. Davis & Easterbrook had been entered during the night and the safe blown open and rifled of its contents! A liberal supply of powder appears to have been used in blowing open the safe, as the ceiling was blackened, the wood work in the vicinity injured, and two large panes of glass, one on each side of the front door, some forty feet away, were shattered. Between $50 and $60, mostly in silver, was taken from the safe.
Hyannis: A lecture on vertical handwriting was given in the Training School building on Friday last when all the teachers in town were present. (Note: Vertical handwriting was introduced in an attempt to standardize writing for easier readability.)
Centerville: The Osterville school truck met with difficulty in vicinity of the bridge Monday morning owing to the snow but was enabled to convey the pupils although it reached Hyannis at a later hour than usual. Tuesday the truck failed to make its usual trip and a few pupils attended town meeting and observed the interesting and instructive method of conducting the affairs of this town.
President Coolidge, White House, Washington, D. C. (via Telegram): As President of the Cape Cod Farm Bureau, with over one thousand members who are farmers or wage earners, I send you my personal congratulations on your courageous veto of the McNary-Haugen Bill. –Thomas C. Thacher (Note: The bill proposed a subsidy to farmers by raising prices to WWI levels.)
An amusing letter from President Roosevelt commenting on a suggestion that Cape Cod secede and become a "Cod Island Republic," was received today by the editors of Cape Cod Beacon, published at Yarmouthport. Harold Dunbar of Chatham, editor of The Beacon, in an open letter to the president, stated: "When your 46 states ceded from the union last November, Cape Cod was left behind. We used to be part of Massachusetts, but they dug a canal, made us an island, and went New Deal. Now we can't get to Maine and Vermont without crossing Democratic soil." Responding in kind, President Roosevelt's secretary replied that the letter had amused the President greatly. (Note: In the 1936 election, of the 48 states all but two – Maine and Vermont – voted for FDR.)
The Bass River Rod and Gun Club will hold its next meeting on Friday night, March 7, in the Lyceum Hall in Yarmouthport and will observe Ladies' Night. The speaker for the evening will be Sherman Woodfall, one of two brothers who sailed around the world in a 35-foot boat which he and his brother built. One of the highlights of the talk will be how the boys rescued a stranded woman voyager, which is very amusing. The Mystery Chef has plans for luncheon for the feminine guests.
An article which asks an appropriation of $3,350 to purchase radio receiving and transmitting equipment to be used as an alerting system for the call firefighters is probably the most interesting of the 15 articles in the warrant for the annual town meeting of the Hyannis Fire District. If the appropriation is voted, there would be a sending station in the fire station and receiving sets tuned to the station would be kept on in the homes of the firefighters.
Cape Cod area residents interested in putting their skills to use in developing nations around the world are invited to take the Peace Corps placement test at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, at Hyannis Post Office Building. The Peace Corps uses the tests to determine how an applicant can best be utilized overseas.
The board of health has adopted new commercial dump fees for the town refuse area in Marstons Mills. Packer fees will double to $1 from one to six yards and triple or quadruple for larger payloads. The maximum fee will be $10 for 40 yards or more. Small utility trailers will be reduced from $2 to $1 and pickup truck loads will remain at $1.
Cape Cod Community College has requested $27,000 in state funds to help defray extra costs resulting from two recent snowstorms. CCCC President James F. Hall, in a letter to Franklyn Jenifer, chancellor of the state's Board of Regents, said that $33,000 already has been spent on snow removal and storm-related breakdowns of the microprocessor heating system. He said the college had budgeted $10,000 for snow removal based on past experiences and will need at least $6,000 more before warm weather.
Get Caught in the Net: The Barnstable Public Schools are joining the state and national effort to connect every school to the Internet by the year 2000, and plan to connect all area school libraries before National Net Day on April 5th. Many area schools, including Barnstable-West Barnstable School, need volunteers and pledges to get on-line by the big day. If you can help out with donations of electrical, cable, or technical expertise, or just want to make a donation, call your area school for more information.
Scholarships: The Osterville Men's Club is offering four $2,000 college scholarships and one $3,000 college scholarship to gifted members of the BHS class of 2007 who need assistance financing their college education…The Master Gardener Association of Cape Cod is offering a $1,000 scholarship for the fall 2007 semester. Applicants must be a high school senior or enrolled in college and majoring in the field of horticulture or related studies, and a resident of Barnstable County.


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Sunday, March 10, 2013
"Break the Silence" by The Dig.
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I'm digging it. i love this band i found them a few weeks ago because of my brother. They're awesome! I hope your having a great weekend.
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Virginia needs to strengthen its laws against wage theft in order to:
- Ensure that workers are paid all their wages.
- Level the playing field for employers that do pay workers fairly and compete against unscrupulous employers.
- Strengthen the economy – most workers spend the bulk of their wages and so making sure that especially low-wage workers are paid all their wages stimulates the economy.
- Provide needed government resources by ensuring that all employers are paying their share of payroll taxes, unemployment taxes and workers compensation insurance.
VICPP proposes to revise both the Virginia Minimum Wage Act and the Payment of Wages Act in the following ways:
Virginia Minimum Wage Act
- Remove the "Jim Crow" aspects. Essentially, the law excludes almost every category of worker that was historically held by African Americans from the state Minimum Wage Act. We should remove exemptions for:
- Farm laborer or farm employee.
- Any person employed in domestic service or in or about a private home or in an eleemosynary institution primarily provided by public funds.
- Newsboys
- Shoe shine boys
- Caddies on golf courses
- Ushers
- Doormen
- Concession attendants
- Cashiers in theaters
- Remove exemptions for piece work. Those paid by the piece should still earn minimum wage.
- Cover all workers. Currently, the law covers businesses with four or more persons employed at any one time. VICPP proposes removing this and covering all employees who are not otherwise exempt. Most states cover all workers. Thirty-four states cover all employees regardless of number of employees. Three states (Indiana, Michigan, Vermont) cover businesses with two or more employees. Three states are the same as Virginia (Arkansas, Illinois, Nebraska). Five states have no minimum wage law (Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee). And three have higher standards (Oklahoma is 10, but over 100,000 in sales is covered; West Virginia and Georgia are 6).
- Require recordkeeping. The Fair Labor Standards Act (the federal minimum wage) requires employers to keep records. Virginia's Minimum Wage bill should too. All good employers already do this and others should.
- Define who is an employee. There is a lot of confusion about who is an employee and who is an independent contractor. This will address the confusion and use definitions that are already used by other Virginia agencies, such as the Virginia Employment Commission.
Virginia Payment of Wages Act
- Paystub information. Many workers are cheated of wages because they are not given a paystub or online accounting that shows how they are paid. There are simple paystub programs that employers can purchase for approximately $100, so this is a reasonable request of employers to help protect workers.
- Private Right of Action. Workers should be able to take their claims to court. If workers are assisted by an attorney and the defendant was found to have cheated workers of wages, the defendants should have to pay reasonable attorney fees. The would potentially reduce the workload for the Department of Labor and Industries (DOLI) because some workers would turn to attorneys instead of filing claims with DOLI.
- Penalties for retaliation. Right now, if a worker files a complaint for unpaid wages, the employer can fire the worker with no consequences. This is terribly wrong. There should be strong penalties against retaliation.
- Ability to investigate. Under current law, if an employer is cheating 100 workers, but only one files a complaint, DOLI can only investigate that one worker's complaint. The agency should have the ability to review all the payroll records if there is good reason to believe that multiple workers are being underpaid.
Budget Implications
Creating a Private Right of Action could save on work time, but several of the other proposals, such as covering all sized workplaces and investigating workplaces where DOLI staff suspect that lots of workers are being cheated would add work to the agency. Thus, we will advocate budget additions to cover the extra workload.


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