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Gnocchi with cut herb pesto
Give pasta a break and have a gnocchi dinner or side dish. Gnocchis are dumplings made from potato and semolina flour. Cook 1 or 2 packs of gnocchi depending on whether you plan to eat this meal as a side dish or main entree with salad. Make extra if you … Continue reading
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Flank steak
It's finally warm enough to cook an outdoor meal in Denmark. Heat up your grill and give these a try. It's a true California recipe and one you will want to keep or tweek! Note: Prepare a day in advance. 1.5 … Continue reading
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Japanese chicken with wasabi & avocado
In our home we call this dish Tamami's chicken. Tamami is a beautiful Japanese woman, who married into our family years ago. She once told me about this dish. Now I make it (almost) every time, I have some white wine chilling … Continue reading
Salmon spinach lasagne with citrus cream
I love lasagne and I love salmon. I think salmon is a perfect match with spinach. And spinach goes well with pasta. Lemon is always good when heavy cream is involved. Those were some of the thoughts that were rummaging through my head … Continue reading
Spicy shrimp tacos with avocado cucumber salsa
When we eat at our local Islands Burgers, I always end up ordering a fish taco with cabbage. This is very out of habit for me, because I usually order something new, something I have never or would never cook at home. This is the … Continue reading
When I worked at the Rotunda in San Francisco, they served these huge warm popovers with strawberry butter. You know, instead of the usual bread. They had a full time guy in the kitchen, all he did was bake popovers. … Continue reading
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White fish with asparagus, shallots & lemon
I really liked the side dish with asparagus, shallots & herbes de Provence that I posted yesterday. So much in fact that I made it again today. But this time I put it on top of white fish. I used tilapia, but would suggest a bigger, … Continue reading
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Mac 'n' cheese de luxe
I have been a fan of Jamie Oliver ever since The Naked Chef aired over a decade ago. He keeps impressing me with his simple approach to food and I am amazed with what he has accomplished with regards to bringing fresh-cooked food into all the … Continue reading
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Cold spinach salad with warm eggplant
Spinach is on my list of things to eat often, simply because it is tasty, versatile and really good for you. Here is a version with fresh spinach and cooked eggplant. The eggplant is cooked with parsley, lemon, garlic and … Continue reading
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Red lentil soup with spinach
This is quick comfort food. Prep time for this meal is 5 minutes. Seriously. My friend Angela told me about this yummy, thick lentil soup. It pretty much takes care of itself. I love that kind of food on … Continue reading


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国立情報学研究所 - ディジタル・シルクロード・プロジェクト
|Cathay and the Way Thither : vol.1
|中国および中国への道 : vol.1
SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES. CCXiX
"They have the art of printing in that country, and their books are printed. And as I wanted to be clear on the point whether their manner of printing was the same as our own, I took the Persian one day to see the printing office of M. Thomaso Giunti at San Giuliano : and when he saw the tin types and the screwpresses with which they print, he said that they seemed to him to be very much like the other.'
" Their city is fortified by a thick wall, filled with earth inside, so that four carriages can go abreast upon it. There are great towers on the walls and artillery planted as thickly as on the Grand Turk's. There is a great ditch which is dry, but can be filled with water at pleasure.
"They have a kind of oxen of great size, and which have long hair extremely fine and white.2
"The Cathayan people and pagans generally are prohibited from leaving their native country and going about the world as traders.
"On the other side of the desert north of Corassam as far as Samarcand, the Iescilbas or people of the green caps have sway. Those Green-caps are a certain race of Mahomedan Tartars3 who wear conical caps of green felt, and give themselves that name to distinguish themselves from the followers of the Soft, their deadly enemies, who are the rulers of Persia, who are also Mahomedans and wear red caps.4 And these Green-caps and Red-caps are continually at most cruel war with one another on account of certain religious differences and frontier disputes. Among the cities that the Green-caps have under their rule are among others at present Bochara and Samarcand, each of which has a prince of its own.
" Those people have their peculiar sciences which they call respectively Chimia, that which we call alchemy, Limia or the science of attracting love, and Simia, or that of illusions They have no coined money, but every gentleman or merchant has his gold or silver made into small rods, and these are divided into small fragments for spending, and this is the practice of all the inhabitants of Campion and Succuir.
1 The Hajji's observation must have been superficial, at least as regards the metal types. Printing with movable types (made of terra cotta) was invented in China by a smith named Pishing before the middle of the eleventh century, but the invention does not seem to have been followed up. Wood printing was known at least as early as A.D. 581; and about 904 engraving on stone for the press was introduced (Julien in Jour. Asiat., ser. iv, tom. ix, 509, 513 ; Chine Moderne, pp. 626 segq.).
2 The Yak.
3 Uzbeks. 4 The Kizil-bash.
5 Kimla (Ar.) Alchemy; Simla (Pers.) Enchantment or fascination. Limia is probably a factitious word made on the jingling principle spoken of in note at p. cxix.
D'Herbelot says, however, that Simia is that part of chemistry which refers to the preparation of metals and minerals, and that Kimia Simia is used to express chemistry in general. There is another Simia he adds, which has for its subject a sort of divination by names and numbers ; the word being connected with ism, a name.
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THERE were mixed fortunes for the region in the Junior ABA semi-finals at Everton Park Sports Centre on Saturday afternoon.
As all five local boxers competing in the younger Class 5 age group reigned supreme to reach the national finals in Huddersfield on May 22, each of the Class 6 trio in competitive action fell short of the mark.
No fewer than 54 aspiring boxers representing 46 different clubs from across the country converged on the city for an action packed afternoon in which the future of the English sport was on show.
For Salisbury's Paul Edwards, however, any dreams of adding a junior title to the triple he won as a schoolboy ended with defeat to 2003 Class 5 champion Ryan Walsh at 51kg.
Boxing in Class 6 and, hence, his last chance to grab national junior glory, Edwards started well but was eventually undone over four rounds as the slippery Walsh used his experience to score on the move.
Higherside's Colin Farrely followed suit by going down to Repton's Tim Mills over four as did Chester's Kevin Buckley who was outpointed by Nick Smedley of Steel City.
Class 5 saw a much brighter showing, though, as Kevin Hodkinson, Michael Ungi, Chris Donohue, Mike Stanton (pictured) and Michael Fielding all booked there places in the finals in 10 days time.
Boxing at 51kg, Kirkby's Hodkinson had too much variety for Newham's James Radford. Despite his opponent's height and reach advantage, Kevin moved close to rack up the points and frustrate the visitor who was penalised for holding before 'Hoko Jnr' increased the margin with an excellent display.
Ever the crowd pleaser, Golden Gloves' Michael Ungi flew out of his corner to press Heathtown's Chris Lewis onto the backfoot from the opening bell.
Although Lewis tried to match Ungi, the Liverpool lad's devastating power and precision was simply too much as he romped to an impressive points victory at 60kg.
Next up was Chris Donohue who rubberstamped a fantastic debut year for his St Aloysious club by joining schoolboy Kevin Simpson in another national final.
After coming to terms with Tom Jacobs' tricky southpaw stance, Donohue was on hand to outpoint the Harwich fighter in a bloody battle at 69kg.
Michael Stanton ensured a double final showing for Kirkby and underlined his steady development from last year's schoolboy success to stop Bideford's Billy Peach after just 1min 38secs of the second round.
And in the last bout of the day, Michael Fielding ensured a happy ending for the Salisbury following clubmate Edward's earlier defeat with a dominant performance over Hard and Fast's Horace Price in the 81kg division.
* Gemini ABC's Steve Kehoe gained a walkover on Saturday and his safe passage to the finals means Merseyside will also be represented at 81kg in Class 6 over in Huddersfield.
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Junior ABA semi-final results>
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J.Murray (Boarshaw) RSC2 N.Austin (Harwich)
J.Cole (Dagenham) RSC2 A.Gattenby (Portsmouth Stacey)
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K.Hodkinson (Kirkby) Wpts J.Radford (Newham)
L.Campbell (St Pauls) AB2 J.Barker (Ongar)
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C.Smith (Pinewood) Wpts T.Leonard (Canvey)
M.Chappell (Hard and Fast) Wpts(CB) J.Upton (Dagenham)
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C.Webb (Haileybury) Wpts R.Ghent (Priory Park)
D.Watson (Shildon) W/O
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M.Ungi (Golden Gloves) Wpts C.Lewis (Heathtown)
A.Anwar (Batesons) Wpts J.Dutton (Sudbury)
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N.Cain (Dale Youth) Wpts R.Giles (Pinewood)
J.Creamer (City of Portsmouth) Wpts D.Butler (Broad Plains)
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C.Donohue (St Aloysious) Wpts T.Jacobs (Harwich)
T McDonagh (South Norwood) Wpts T.Carthy (Sunderland)
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M.Stanton (Kirkby) RSC2 B.Peach (Bideford)
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M.Fielding (Salisbury) Wpts H.Price (Hard and Fast)
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M.Churcher (Thames Valley) W/O
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R.Walsh (Kingfisher) Wpts P.Edwards (Salisbury)
J.McDonnell (Wombwell) W/O
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L.Walsh (Kingfisher) RSC4 J.McElvaney (South Bank)
T.Mills (Repton) Wpts C.Farrely (Higherside)
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R.Smart (Southampton) Wpts A.Crolla (Fox)
M.Bailey (Birmingham City) Wpts M.Poston (Harwich)
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S.Hart (West Ham) RSC3 L.Homer (Rayleigh Mill)
N.Smedley (Steel City) Wpts K.Buckley (Chester)
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E.Brook (Unity) Wpts J.Coyle (Fisher Downside)
J.JKeenan (Ardwick) W/O
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C.Bunn (Northside) RSC4 J.Rogers (Golden Ring)
J.Broomfield (New Astley) Wpts L.Hawkins (Birmingham City)
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T.Hill (Golden Ring) Wpts P.Wright (Chatteris Youth)
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The length of time that it's taken Melbourne to click into gear the past three matches is beginning to slightly worry me. Against Sydney nothing ended up happening at all, but against the Kiwis and the Mariners, the other team has started the better, until about 15-20min when we finally wake up, and being to play our game.
It may have just been that the other teams came out all guns ablazing because they need the points or have something to prove - although all teams do, especially against Melbourne.
The most frustrating thing about this, is that while the other teams would play at a frenetic pace (as they would be in a rush to assert themselves and put a goal on the scoresheet for themselves), Melbourne would try to play at the same speed. I suppose this ties in with my time-wasting techniques, but aside from what to do when the ball is of the park, it's important to take your time when the ball is on the park too.
i.e. Win the ball, control it, and slow the play down. Look up, take your time deciding how to play the ball. Play high-percentage football so the other team cannot win the ball back. Play with the ball in the defence. Don't play the ball until you have been pressured to do so - make the other team come and get the ball. After all, they're in a rush, not you. They need the ball, not you.
Hope you all have a great 2007 - except for Adelaide and Sydney. :oP Well, at least when it comes to football. Happy New Year all!


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The first, and probably the most frequently used process, is mediation. Mediation has been simply defined as a process through which difficult conversations can occur with the help of a neutral third party to explore mutually acceptable solutions to problems. Quality mediations are said to be interests-based, rather than rights-based. While in the judicial or administrative law system resort is taken to the applicable legal rules in resolving disputes, in mediation the underlying needs, concerns and goals of the parties (their interests) become the real basis for reaching agreement. Thus, in mediations parties may decide to settle a case on a footing that makes sense to the relationship between them and they can tailor their solution to meet their needs. They are not required to do what a court or tribunal is limited to do.
Mediation services may be relevant to disputing parties at any time - from the moment they perceive a conflict to exist and throughout the course of any dispute that may ensue. Even if the parties are unable to resolve fully their dispute through mediation they are often able to narrow the issues that require adjudication. In most cases this would be reason enough to endeavor to mediate a solution.
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In arbitration, the facts of the dispute are presented to an independent neutral arbitrator, or panel or arbitrators, chosen by the parties, who issue(s) a binding decision with respect to the matter in dispute. The representatives of the parties, who are usually lawyers, present evidence through witnesses at a hearing, conducted by the arbitrator. Evidence, through witnesses or in documentary form, is produced and submissions are made directing the arbitrator toward the appropriate legal principles to be followed. The rules by which the hearing is conducted are established by the parties in accordance with the arbitration regime that applies and the requirements of the particular case. Following the hearing, the arbitrator delivers an award which contains the arbitrator's decision, a summary of the relevant facts and the reasons for the conclusion that has been reached. Depending on the circumstances the parties may have a limited right to appeal this award to the courts. If a losing party is unwilling to comply with the arbitrator's award there are enforcement proceedings under the various arbitration acts.
The following features should be noted:
Mediation-arbitration dispute resolution combines the mediation process with the prospect of an arbitration if the differences are not resolved during the mediation. The principle purpose of the process is to mediate the dispute and reach a mutually acceptable solution. However, if that does not occur, the parties progress to the arbitration phase which will result in an award that is binding on all parties. On occasion, the parties will make the second phase of the process, the arbitration stage, non-binding. If that is done, the latter part of the process is more in the nature of a fact-finding exercise than an arbitration.
Mediation-arbitration is best suited to a situation where the parties prefer to try to settle the matter in an efficient and amicable manner, but a guaranteed and quick solution is required. The person who conducts the mediation phase may be the same person who becomes the arbitrator if mediation does not succeed.
There is some disagreement among the practitioners regarding the wisdom of this arrangement. On the one hand it is obviously more expeditious to use the same person who will have become familiar with the factual background and the circumstances surrounding the issue(s). On the other hand, that person may have been affected in judging the merits of the matter by receiving information in conducting the mediation that is not proper evidence. While the skills required to be a mediator are different from those of an arbitrator, there is no principled reason why a person cannot be both, provided that person has the trust and confidence of the parties and the experience to effectively operate in both dispute resolution realms.
Fact-finding is a form of dispute resolution in which an investigation is conducted by an appointed neutral person or panel. The fact-finder may be an expert with respect to technical matters involved in the dispute. The theory of fact-finding is to attempt to remove a common obstacle to the prompt resolution of many disputes, namely confusion and uncertainty regarding the essential facts. The parties supply the fact-finder with information regarding the nature and origins of the dispute, the merits of the positions that have been taken and the consequences that have unfolded. The fact-finder provides an analysis of that information, sometimes with non-binding recommendations.
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The ANC notes this morning's speech by H.E. Eritrean Comrade President Isaias Afwerki on Eritrea's Martyrs Day, as well as the Executive Committee decision of the Ethiopian governing-party's EPRDF to
implement the Algiers Agreement of 2000.
The ANC welcomes Eritrea's Presidential announcement to "send a delegation to Addis Abeba to gauge current developments directly and in depth as well as to chart out a plan for continuous future action".
The ANC also notes His Excellency the Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed's decision to firmly advance the recent EPRDF Executive Committee's decision to implement the 2000 Algiers Border Agreement.
The ANC looks forward to the silencing of guns and the success in implementing the provisions of the 2000 Algiers Agreement and the 2002 Ethiopia-Eritrea Border Commission's final and binding border ruling.
In this context, the ANC re-affirms below the 54th ANC 2017 National Conference resolutions on Building a Better Africa:
"The ANC calls on African countries to utilise their natural resources such as land, mineral and marine resources; as well as
infrastructure development programmes - for the benefit of their population."
South Africa's "interventions are based on the objective of finding peaceful solutions (such as post-conflict reconstruction and
development) as opposed to military interventions."
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The Parking Assistant from Bosch does a much better job than Woody Allen
Lloyd Alter is visiting the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas as a guest of Bosch, and is looking at how technology will change the way we live.
The self-driving car is a controversial topic on TreeHugger, as we discuss how it will change the way we use our cars and how it will change our cities. According to Dr. Werner Struth of Bosch, parts of it are already here, and the rest of it will arrive incrementally. He explains:
Let me assure you that yes, fully automated driving will happen... The degree of automation will slowly increase at first, initially on freeways. in 2014 drivers will be able to choose a "traffic jam assistant" developed largely by Bosch. At low speeds this functions fully automatically, although the driver retains overall responsibility. Over time, assisted freeway driving will be successively more automated at even high speeds, finally reaching the point when the highway pilot will automatically take care of all the driving, from entrance to exit ramp.
So by the end of this year, when someone stuck in stop and got traffic reading and driving at the same time, you won't have to worry about whether their eyes are on the road.
The Bosch parking assistant
Parallel parking, like driving a standard transmission, is a dying art. People living in modern suburbs with double garages and shopping center parking lots never have to learn how to do it, and sometimes it is quite funny to watch people struggle to park their SUVs in spots twice the length of their car, often trying two or three times and taking up the equivalent of two spaces. I expressed concern to Dr. Struth that perhaps we should be concentrating more on driver education than automation, but he pointed out that driving has changed, and that not everyone has all these skills anymore, and that automation would let people park more quickly in smaller spaces.
It is also true that you can look in many parking lots and see that the standard parking space (8'-6" wide according to the bylaws where I live) is not wide enough to allow larger people to get out of larger cars; you often see them parked across two spaces to allow enough room. Perhaps I am too critical, thinking that everyone should be skinny and in a small car; a way of getting out of the car before it backs into the parking space could be very useful. As the press release notes:
The system enables fully-automatic parking into and out of selected parking spaces. Drivers are free to focus solely on controlling the process. They decide if they want to remain in the car or get out ahead of time. Even spaces so tight that the car doors will barely open will soon be no hindrance. In this case, drivers can get out of their car in front of the selected space and start the parking maneuver remotely, for example by pressing a button on their car key or smartphone. The vehicle then parks and pulls itself out of the space on its own, without the need for anyone at the wheel. To interrupt the maneuver, the driver simply takes their finger off the button.
I have no doubt that the Bosch parking assistant will do a better job than Woody Allen did in Bananas. Something to look forward to.


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If you've been playing games for more than say, 5 years, you'll have heard of Ark: Survival Evolved. It's been in "Pre-release" for what feels like ages and the day has finally come for a full release. Ark isn't for everyone but then, it was never really intended to be. Think of it more like Minecraft but with
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If you've been playing games for more than say, 5 years, you'll have heard of Ark: Survival Evolved. It's been in "Pre-release" for what feels like ages and the day has finally come for a full release. Ark isn't for everyone but then, it was never really intended to be. Think of it more like Minecraft but with
I had to go back and check, but it turns out that Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy is the first Layton game we've ever reviewed, despite there being a veritable slew of Layton games in existence. Okay, not a slew…more like…six, or seven if you include this one. Nine if you include spin-offs. And one movie. I've played Layton games before, but this one takes things in a slightly different direction, so let's grab our magnifying glasses and get sleuthing for this review!
Earlier this year, Level 5 released Yo-Kai Watch 2 for the Nintendo 3DS, and it came in two flavours: Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls. Now there's a third flavour that combines the best of both prior versions, and adds a bunch more stuff to the game to boot: Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Spectres. But how does it compare? Is my 3DS possessed? Must be the work of a Yo-Kai…let's investigate!
Knack II continues the adventures of our titular sentient collection of pointy things, and takes him on new adventures to fight more goblins and evil nasties. The original game was released as a PS4 launch title back in 2013, and although we did not get a chance to review it, we have the sequel here to make up for the lack of Knack.
Although Agents of Mayhem comes from the same pedigree stable that brought us Saints Row (Ed: That's Volition games, if you weren't already aware), it's much closer to mule than thoroughbred. It's a feast for the eyes with stunning graphics, engaging environments and a compelling world. All of this is overshadowed by the ghosts of repetitiveness, grind and a lack of real diversity. Let's dive into this review with guns blazing and I'll explain further.
What do you say about a game like Antihero? On the surface, that's easy. It's an electronic board game that has a really simple premise: you're a thief trying to take over everything and there are other thieves trying to stop you. It should be simple. Ah, but if only the developers at Versus Evil were not evil masterminds hell bent on making you weep noisily and messily into your keyboard through the sheer frustration of losing at such a brilliant game, I'm sure that would be the case.
Miitopia is Nintendo's vision of a fantasy RPG in the vein of Tomodachi Life. It's about as weird as it sounds, minus the bizarre vocal synth talking. Look, it's best you just come with me, because this review is going to be an adventure from start to finish. Oh, and be a dear and grab that sword on the way out?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has its first DLC pack available for download (although you have to grab both as a season pass; they're not available separately). The first pack is called Trials of the Sword, and we got our hands dirty with it to see why it was worth heading back into Hyrule to fight the good fight.
Captain Olimar is at it again, gathering Pikmin and ordering them about like some sort of space general in the latest game in the Pikmin series, Hey! Pikmin. And the Pikmin, being Pikmin, and jumping at his every whistle and command. To top it all off, they're now flitting between the two screens of your 3DS, so that's…double the trouble? Quadruple the trouble? I can't keep proper count anymore, but let's just dive into this review and hope we don't lose any more of the Pikmin as we meander our way down to the inevitable score at the bottom of the page.
Can it have been two years since the original Splatoon came to us in a spurt of glorious, riotous colour and 4-on-4 mayhem? Wow…time flies! Well, the inklings are back in Splatoon 2 with a new adventure with new toys (read: weapons), gear, and opponents to fight, as well as new Splatfests and even a few new modes of play. And all of this on the Nintendo Switch, a console far more popular than its older, neglected awesome brother, the Wii U. Grab your super soakers and meet me in the Underpass for some cephalopod on cephalopod action.


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A gift annuity is a philanthropic tool which can be used for providing a lifetime of income for one or two people. With a gift annuity, usually a sum of money is given to a charity with the promise that one or two people will receive payments from that fund for the remainder of their lives. Gift annuities can be set up to be deferred (disbursements start at a later date) or immediate (start paying out immediately).
The Deferred Gift Annuity
A deferred gift annuity is generally set up to provide an income to anticipate a need of some sort. This can be retirement, secondary education, or any other expected need in the annuitant's life. A deferred annuity is useful for someone who wants to ensure a person they care for has financial support after they have passed, like parents or grandparents might leave for their children or grandchildren.
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Clay Siegall has made a name for himself as one of the premier cancer researchers in the country today. After having a stellar career as a cancer researcher, first at the National Cancer Institute than at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Dr. Siegall finally decided to branch out on his own. In 1998, he formed Seattle Genetics, the first biopharmaceutical company with its mission being to focus solely on the development of a class of drugs known as antibody drug conjugates, a form of targeted cancer therapy that allows for the delivery of highly lethal cytotoxins directly to tumor sites, through the use of synthetic human antibodies.
But Dr. Clay Siegall is proving to be almost as talented a CEO as he is a cancer researcher. Since 1998, Dr. Siegall has been the acting CEO of his firm. Under his leadership, it has been able to diversify its revenue streams into dozens of individual drugs, licensing schemes and patented processes, by which it has ensured that it will be able to weather any economic storm thrown its way.
But the firm has also been able to score one of the greatest coups of recent history in the biopharmaceutical space. In 2011, Seattle Genetics was able to get FDA approval for its first antibody drug conjugate marketed to the general public, ADCetris. Not only does this mark the firm's first FDA-approved drug, it also is the first antibody drug conjugate ever to be approved by that agency, marking a significant milestone in the development of an exciting new class of targeted cancer therapy that has promised to eventually reduce cancer to little more than a chronic illness.
But Dr. Siegall has also focused in on licensing many of his firm's patented processes to other biotech companies interested in producing their own antibody drug conjugates. One of the patented processes that Dr. Siegall has personally developed and is now generating tens of millions of dollars in revenue for the firm is his own patented means of producing monoclonal antibodies, through the use of injecting mice with malignant tissues. This ingenious process forms the backbone of the monoclonal antibody creation process, an element that is crucial to the development of antibody drug conjugates.


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Thank you Amy for once again hosting this fun Quilting Event in Blog-land.
And Thank YOU for stopping by to see my entry.
Im entering my quilt into the Baby Quilt category.
The story of how a gift of my love and admiration became a great source of comfort and strength;
I made this baby quilt for a dear friend of mine whose miracle baby girl was nearing her due date. Throughout her pregnancy, every milestone seemed like a huge hurtle. Once each milestone was prayerfully met, on to the next with more prayers and caution. As the pregnancy neared 38 weeks, relief and gratitude filled their home and hearts. For at any time, this sweet baby girl could come and all would be healthy and well.
It was the 38th week when I delivered my quilt. As I handed the quilt to my friend's husband, he shared with me devastating news. News he had only been give a couple of hours prior. There was no heart beat. Their sweet miracle baby was now an angel.
Not knowing the significance and comfort a quilt could bring to someone.
A few months after my friend's loss, she shared with me how appreciative she was of the quilt.
Up until this moment, I didn't fully realize the significance and comfort a quilt could bring to someone. This reaffirmed to me, how much a quilt is a gift of love. How blessed I feel to have been able to offer a gift that would bring much needed comfort and healing.


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Slice ends off loaf. Slice loaf diagonally into 3/4-inch-thick slices (you should have about 18 slices).
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4. Rap, race & revolution by Supreme Understanding
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6. Write That Book Already by Sam Barry and Kathi Kamen Goldmark
7 Conquering Fear: Living Boldly in a World of Uncertainty(audio) by Harold S. Kushner
8. 21st Century Sister: The Essence Five Keys to Success
9. Leading so People Will Follow by Erika Andersen
10. 1001 Fun Ways to Play by Gymboree
11. Its Complicated by Paul C. Brunson
12. The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis
13. The Wealth Choice by Dennis Kimbro
14. Grace After Midnight by Felicia "Snoop" Pearson and David Ritz
15. Words from a Wanderer by Alexandra Elle
16. For Single People Who Still Understand The Value of Relationships by Rob Hill Sr.
17.The Land Between: Finding God in Difficult Transitions by Jeff Manion
18. Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou
19. I would die 4 u: How Prince became an icon by Toure
20.My Answer is NO If That's Okay With You by Nannette Gartrell
21. The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
22. King Hedley II by August Wilson
23. Fail Up: 20 Lessons on Building Success from Failure by Tavis Smiley
24. The Purpose Driven life by Rick Warren
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The Swift Flight of a Sparrow
The writings of Jake Morris-Campbell
Follow @jakecampbell88
Jake Morris-Campbell was born in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, in 1988. He has published two pamphlets of poetry:
The Coast Will Wait Behind You
(Art Editions North, 2015) and
Definitions of Distance
(Red Squirrel Press, 2012).
His writing has featured in a number of regional, national and international print and online journals, including in the
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
The Rialto
Dark Mountain
. Away from the page, Jake's poems have featured alongside an array of visual art works, often in collaboration. His work has been exhibited as part of a range of cross-disciplinary shows, including at: '
Singing The World
' (Cheeseburn Grange, Northumberland, 2017); '
Stringing Bedes
' (Various venues, Tyne and Wear, 2015-16); and '
Ghosts of the Restless Shore
' (The Atkinson, Southport, Merseyside, 2014-15). It has been developed as part of an app, '
Steps In Time
' (Newcastle Poetry Festival 2017) and featured on billboards at the foreshore in South Shields ('
So Shields
', Grit & Pearl, 2012).
Currently undertaking doctoral research at
Newcastle University
with the support of an AHRC Northern Bridge scholarship, Jake is completing his debut, full-length collection of poems while writing a corresponding study of North-East poets, examining identity and belonging in an area of the country he has a profound connection to.
Jake has received awards for his poetry: in 2011, New Writing North presented him with the
Andrew Waterhouse award
as part of their annual Northern Writers' Awards; and in 2011 he was a runner-up in the James Kirkup Memorial Poetry Competition, organised by Red Squirrel Press. More recently, in 2016, he took second place in the Basil Bunting Poetry Prize.
A co-founder of the magazine
Butcher's Dog
, Jake has significant editorial experience, having previously co-founded and ran
Albatross Magazine
and worked on the University of Chester's Creative Writing magazine,
Pandora's Box
. With fellow PhD candidate, Joanne Clement, he organises the occasional live poetry/music series,
, with successful events having taken place in Durham and Newcastle.
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Posted on 6/24/2015
David Darbyshire
As a reseller of Stratasys 3D Printers and provider of advanced solutions for design and manufacturing, we at DASI Solutions have seen firsthand the impact these phenomenal technologies can have across all phases of our customers' businesses. From concept development to design and manufacturing, these technologies are used to provide competitive advantages by helping companies drive the right product to market efficiently with less cost.
This isn't news to most readers of this blog, and it's the foundation for justifying the purchase of thousands of 3D printers every year. But have you ever stopped to consider the complexity of these applications and the knowledge and methods necessary to pull them off successfully? Or the skill sets required to identify an opportunity for 3D printing on the shop floor or in the front office? Who teaches this?
Due to the astronomical adoption rates of 3D printing in companies large and small, it's obvious that we need more knowledgeable talent in the field. Last August, Wanted Analytics, a business intelligence firm focused on hiring demand and talent supply, stated that jobs requiring 3D printing skills have increased more than 1,800 percent between July 2010 and July 2014 and will continue to grow.
With this kind of growth, many industries are in need of 3D application engineers and technicians; this will continue to be a hot job for future college grads entering the workforce or those looking to realign their career with market needs. Thus, it has also brought an influx of new apprenticeships and 3D-based programs throughout Michigan and the United States to help bridge that gap.
We've also witnessed the penetration of 3D printing in the medical and dental fields, with materials and applications that have significantly changed the way doctors and dentists serve patient needs — from bio-models for pre-surgical evaluation, to custom prosthetics, to surgical guides, to mandrels for creating invisible plastic tooth aligners. As 3D printers and their materials continue to evolve, and adoption continues for an expanding global population, so will the demand for technical talent to help customers integrate them into their existing processes.
Historically, the 3D printer manufacturers themselves have been the primary source for developing this front-line talent, with advisors that many times reached back into the earliest days of the industry. But with the explosive growth of the industry, they too are finding it difficult to keep up with the expanding demand for the unique skills required.
Ultimately, educational institutions need to rise to the occasion and develop the necessary skills as an extension of vocational or undergrad programs, including people skills (e.g., presenting, adult education, selling) as well as technical skills (e.g., how to use a micrometer, Vernier, etc.), manufacturing processes, engineering processes, etc.
Until this perfect scenario occurs, if it ever does, the responsibility of the talent development in the 3D printing space falls mostly on the individual and his or her desire to learn, along with their tenacity and access to those already in the know.
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He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lawrence Technological University and is co-founder of DASI Solutions LLC. He is actively involved in business and educational communities such as Automation Alley, Michigan Design Educator Association, Michigan Industrial & Technical Education Society (MITES), Jackson Area Manufacturers Association (JAMA), The Right Place, Capital Area Manufacturers, Ann Arbor Spark, and other regional growth organizations.
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This treatment erases spider phobia in 2 minutes
A new study reports the successful and "instant" reduction of terror in arachnophobic participants.
"This won't hurt a bit. Just play with a giant tarantula for a few minutes and then we give you a shot. Voila, spider terror vanquished."
Could it really be that simple? I mean, it's a bit sci-fi … and anytime you start giving people pharmacological injections to induce psychological change it does feel like a slippery slope into dystopian evil. But while tried-and-true behavioral therapies to treat phobias can take repeated sessions, this new approach could lessen stress and save both time and money. For those requiring medication to treat chronic fear-based anxiety, a one-shot deal could actually be more holistic.In their exploration of phobias, Dr. Marieke Soeter and Dr Merel Kindt from the Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Amsterdam, wanted to elaborate on the concept of "reconsolidation," a process in which when memories are activated, they may be modified to strengthen or weaken them.
The researchers gathered 45 participants who were afraid of spiders. The volunteers were exposed to a tarantula for two minutes and then randomly given a single dose of either propranolol (a beta blocker used for high blood pressure and heart conditions) or placebo.
Those who got the real propranolol experienced drastically reduced avoidance behavior and increased approach behavior, and not just for a few hours, but for a whole year.
"Here we show for the first time that an amnesic drug given in conjunction with memory reactivation transformed avoidance behavior to approach behavior in people with a real-life spider fear. The new treatment is more like surgery than therapy," says Kindt.
"Currently patients with anxiety disorders and PTSD receive multiple sessions of cognitive behavioral treatment or daily drug intake with a gradual (and often temporary) decline of symptoms," adds Kindt. "The proposed revolutionary intervention involves one single, brief intervention that leads to a sudden, substantial and lasting loss of fear."
The researchers say that more work is necessary to further test the treatment and to extend the findings to patient populations and more severe phobias. For those of us dedicated to natural remedies, the red flag may wave high. But for people suffering from debilitating fears, the research really could signal new possibilities. As Dr. John Krystal, Editor of Biological Psychiatry, says, "This elegant study may suggest a strategy for accelerating the recovery from anxiety disorders."


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Hard Candy and Candy MixesFor over a century, Spangler Candy has provided the world with a wide selection of hard candy. Now we've added hard fruit candy such as Strawberry Bon Bons, Life Savers fruit flavors, and Jolly Ranchers to traditional round hard candy discs such as classic Cinnamon and Butterscotch, you can buy bulk hard candy online right here!
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Former racing wife, Doris Roberts, 75
"Family and racing were her life," said her daughter, Pamela Roberts of Cocoa Beach. "My mother was very dedicated to her family, large network of friends and honoring my father's memory. We will truly miss her beautiful smile, bright blue eyes, Southern charm and her endless stories about racing in the earlier days."
A native of Mecklenburg County, N.C., Doris Roberts met the race car driver at a race in Charlotte, N.C. Just a couple of weeks later, the couple married and relocated to Daytona Beach in 1950.
After her husband was fatally injured during the Charlotte World 600 on May 24, 1964, she stayed in Daytona Beach until 1970. She moved back to North Carolina and later opened Cousin's CrossStitch, a needlework shop, retiring in 1996.
The former Daytona Beach resident continued to stay involved in the racing scene and attended many race events, functions, fund-raisers and children's charities.
"She was a nice lady. She always came down for the races and helped raise money for the Florida Lions Conklin Centers for the Blind," said longtime friend and Ormond Beach resident Hilly Rife.
Roberts was a member of Coddle Creek Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, Mooresville, N.C., and the Motor Racing Heritage Association and Living Legends of Auto Racing, both of Daytona Beach, and the Old Timers Racing Club.
Additional survivors include two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Cabarrus County, P.O. Box 1235, Concord, N.C. 28026-1235; or OldTimers Racing Club, 119 Northeast Drive, Archdale, N.C. 27263. Lady's Funeral Home, Kannapolis, is in charge.
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Adidas Take The Stage at 2012 Olympics
Adidas sponsorship of the 2012 Olympics is promoted in "Take The Stage", an integrated campaign including television, out-of-home and digital formats, focusing on the Team GB athletes. The Take The Stage initiative was aimed at giving 32 youths the chance to collaborate with some of the most successful people in their field.
British rapper Wretch 32 provides the soundtrack for a video featuring Team GB athletes Victoria Pendleton, Louis Smith and Tom Daley, David Beckham and sporting hero Daley Thompson. Cameo appearances include comedian Keith Lemon, musician Example and cricketer Kevin Pietersen. Click on the image below to play the Take The Stage video.
Phillips Idowu, Louis Smith, Jess Ennis, Tom Daley star ask the question, "What Will You Take?" Click on the image below to play the What Will You Take video.
Triple Jumper Phillips Idowu takes the stage. Click on the image below to play the video.
Gymnast Louis Smith takes the stage. Click on the image below to play the video.
Track and field athlete Jessica Ennis takes the stage. Click on the image below to play the video.
Take The Stage Online
The adidas olympic #takethestage Facebook app, apps.facebook.com/adidastakethestage, invited users to create their own campaign image. The app pulls in the users Facebook albums and images and allows them to crop and place their chosen image alongside adidas and Team GB athletes Jess Ennis and Phillips Idowu. Prompted by the 'what will you take _____?' question, the user can add and share their own mantra in the app's gallery and with friends.
Take The Stage Credits
The Take The Stage campaign was developed at Sid Lee by executive creative director Kris Manchester, copywriter Dan Brooks, art director Dan Chandler, producer Catherine Dumas, designer Richard Hooker, art buyer Bianca Anton, planners Justin Kingsley, Jared Folkmann and Matt Boffey, account director Paul Fitzgerald, working with Adidas head of communications Barry Moore, head of style brand marketing Donna Beellamy.
Filming for the Take The Stage (Wretch 32) spot was shot by directing collective Canada via Partizan, with executive producer David Stewart, producer Bonnie Anthony, editors Luis Cervero and Marc-Antoine Croteau. Post production was done at The Mill, London, by VFX producers Matt Williams and Rachael Trillo, VFX shoot supervisor Alvin Cruz, 2D lead artist Alvin Cruz, 3D lead artist Liz Mitchell, 2D artist Chris Scott, matte painter Antoine Birot, colourist Aubrey Woodiwiss and lead after effects artist Shaun Leong-Williams.
Filming for the Athlete videos was shot by director Isaiah Seret at Jimmy Lee/Prettybird with director of photography Ross McLennan, executive producers Ali Brown and Juliette Larthe, producer Ben Sullivan, assistant director Jay Arthur, art director Lou Corcoran, editor James Rose at Final Cut, VFX supervisor Gary Brown at Munky, colorist Steffan Perry at Framestore, voiceover by Ashley Walters.
Music, "Crescendo", is by SebastiAn.
Audio post production was done at Boogie Studio, Montreal.
Photography by Dean Rogers was produced at 24 Productions.
The Facebook app (I/UX, creative direction and design) was developed at Knight Studios.
Media was handled at Carat by media planners Michael Rhodes, Mike Roberts, Rory Morrin.
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Meeting of the Savannah R-III School Board of Education
Savannah Middle School Media Center
Work Session 6:30 PM
January 14, 2019
I. Call to Order
II. Presentation of Spider Webbing by Ms. Atha's 8th Grade Classrooms
III. MAP/EOC Data ~ Ashley Andeson
IV. Board Self Evaluation
V. Board President Concerns
VI. Adjourn
The next meeting of the Savannah R-III Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at the Central Office Meeting Room. There will be a Board Work Session Monday, February 18, at 6:30 pm in the Central Office Meeting Room.


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This mission starts at Michael's house. Michael is in his kitchen and finds a brick of weed in their freezer, Amanda walks in and asks "Is that yours?" and Michael says "of course not", this leads to an argument with Amanda complaining about her kids, Michael, and her life. Michael responds in kind and there is some back and forth yelling between the two. Amanda's yoga instructor Fabien shows up and tells Michael he needs to work on his anger. Jimmy then walks in and Michael holds up the weed "looking for this?" Then they start arguing before Amanda breaks it up. Trevor then walks in, and he and Michael have an awkward conversation about Michael faking his death and their history, and Trevor reunites with Amanda and Jimmy. He then asks about Tracey. Jimmy tells them that she is auditioning for "Fame or Shame" and that her talent is dancing. Michael says she is a horrible dancer and Trevor gets him to go and prevent her from becoming a national laughing stock. Michael and Trevor then head outside as the cutscene ends.
Chase Lazlow's car
Follow Lazlow through the streets and into the Los Santos river, and approach him to trigger the final cutscene showing Trevor and Michael making Lazlow
embarasshimself, and to finish the mission.
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Guide to nightlife in Ekaterinburg
Ekaterinburg has a nightlife scene well-prepared to keep hordes of international tourists happy. Beat them to it with a whirlwind tour of the top hot spots around Russia's fourth-largest city.
Coyote Ugly
Billing itself as 'the most famous bar on the planet', the original Coyote Ugly's devoted following made international expansion almost inevitable. The legendary New York bar's arrival at 51 Malysheva Street received a rapturous welcome from visitors and locals alike. Open seven nights a week until six in the morning, it's at its wildest, busiest and dancing-on-tables-ist on Fridays and Saturdays.
If you're in town on a weeknight, never fear – each day has its own theme, including Sunday's 'Friendly Night', Wednesday's 'Girl Power Night' and Thursday's intriguingly ambiguous-sounding 'Lucky Night'. Just remember: they do not serve water.
Chili Club
Confirming Ekaterinburg's status as a party hotspot with another venue open every night of the week, Chili Club has more of an opulent vibe, with velvet armchairs, ornate spiral staircases and wood-panelled bars. There's space for one thousand people on the dance floor, so this is the place to be if you feel like making some new friends. Professional dancers regularly perform for the crowds, while other nights welcome magic shows or singers to the stage.
Make an evening of it by treating yourself to a slap-up meal beforehand; the club menu includes sushi rolls, steaks and salmon dishes, accompanied by a tempting wine list.
Best of all, both Chili Club and Coyote Ugly are just a block away from Park Inn by Radisson Ekaterinburg, so it couldn't be easier to crawl back to bed at any time of night – or morning.
Art Club Podval
The dancefloor gets pretty packed at Art Club Podval, which must be one of the few places in the world where you can tuck into a plate of oysters before bopping away till the early hours. Hidden in the basement of the KEF restaurant, revelers heading to the club can enjoy a leisurely dinner beforehand to get their energy up for the night ahead.
While KEF itself has hosted elegant gala dances, down in the basement things are a little more casual and a lot louder. A dizzying line-up of international DJs guarantees a playlist of cracking tunes, and the extensive cocktail menu has everything from classic cosmos to 'extreme' concoctions like Liquid Opium, a deadly blend of vodka, absinthe, sambuca, lemonade and grenadine.
Ben Hall
For a taste of Britain, specifically meat and two veg washed down with a refreshingly cool beer, head to Ben Hall, Ekaterinburg's very own English pub. With its mahogany sit-up bar and classic collection of draft beers, its patrons could be forgiven for thinking they're a few thousand miles to the west – particularly after they've had a few.
This isn't a pub per se, though, as Ben Hall rivals its clubbier rivals by hosting bands and a regular Saturday DJ night. The food is pretty varied too, with both Italian and Mexican favorites on the menu alongside the English staples. If you're traveling in a big group, you can make a reservation online and even pick out exactly which table you'd like.


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Modern sailing kayaks are in many ways hybrids, integrating design features of Polynesian outrigger sailing canoes and/or British sailing canoes in various combinations. seePART I - THE ORIGINS OF KAYAK SAILING. The varied range of products available to kayak sailors today reflects this. Choices range from basic inverted triangle sails that can be combined with any standard SOT - "sit-on-top kayak" or SINK - "sit-inside kayak" to specialized SOTs or SINKS equipped with outriggers, leeboards, sailing rudders, and fully-battened high-aspect ratio sails.
As an aspiring SOT kayak sailor you have essentially two choices: #1 You can buy boat and sail separately, or #2 you can buy a fully-rigged sailing kayak. Both choices have advantages and disadvantages.
The basic advantage of choice #1 is that it allows you to customize your own sailing kayak: you choose a boat that you feel comfortable with and trust (which will most likely be the boat you already own - it was in my case), and you then select a sail rig that best suits your needs. This is not quite as straightforward as it sounds, though. The boat you are most comfortable with may not be compatible with the sail rig that is most suitable for you.
Which brings us to the basic advantage of choice #2. If you buy a fully rigged sailing kayak all from a single source, you will avoid potential compatibility problems. But compatibility too comes at a price, as you may not end up with the exact boat you had in mind, or the most appropriate sail rig for that matter.
To complicate matters further, you have a choice within each category between high-performance sail rigs and low-performance sail rigs. Which type of rig is right for you depends on your needs and expectations. If you want to enjoy the thrill flying across the water at break-neck speed on all Points of Sail (including beating upwind!); or if you plan to make long open water crossings, a high-performance sail may be the way to go. I say "may be" because performance, like compatibility, has its price: While offering speed and excitement, this type of rig is also significantly heavier, complex - both in terms of installation and handling - and, yes, expensive. For those who intend to use a sail mostly to conserve energy and extend their paddling range, a low-performance rig may therefore be a wiser choice. While not fast by any stretch of the imagination, this type of rig is ultra-light, simple to install and use, and much more affordable.
To help you focus your efforts, the ensuing discussion of various SOT sailing kayaks available on the market today will follow this basic framework. That way, you should be able to home in directly on the choices that most appeal to you.
Before you read on, here are a few caveats: The information on kayak sailing presented here is far from exhaustive. As this article is published on a sit-on-top kayaking site, I have focused on SOT kayaks and kayak sails that are made or at least suitable for sit-on-top kayaks (SOTs). I have also limited myself to those kayak sail rigs that struck me as the most plausible options (e.g., beach umbrellas are not included, even though I keep reading of people using them as makeshift sails - seriously!). If anyone feels that I have left out an important kayak sail rig option, or have any corrections to inaccurate, misleading or wrong information you may come across here - let us know in TopKayaker.net's Sailing Forum that we may keep this article up-to-date.
Finally, I am not an expert on kayak sailing. In fact, I am fairly new at it. I have personal experience only with my own boat and sail rig (Ocean Kayak Scupper Pro with Pacific Action sail), and can't offer first hand reviews on other boats or sail rigs discussed in this article. To the extent that I do express opinions on other boats or sail rigs, these are based on information provided by the manufacturer (including photographs and videos), Internet and e-mail discussions with other kayak sailors, as well as data generally available on the Internet.
This article will focus on stand-alone, low-performance sail rigs only, as these are most readily available, easiest to install and also least expensive. Especially for beginning kayak sailors, one of these rigs would likely be the best choice. My next article will then take a look at fully-rigged sailing SOTs as well as high-performance stand-alone sail rigs.
1. Pacific Action Sails
Based in New Zealand, Pacific Action makes a lightweight (about 2 pounds), hands-free, extremely versatile inverted-V sail - reminiscent of the crab claw sails used by the ancient Polynesians - that has become the top choice among expedition kayakers and long-distance racers such as the Watertribe.
A good part of what makes the PA sail so attractive is its simplicity and user-friendliness. It consists of twin composite, two-piece masts joined at the bottom of the V to a two-piece, flexible plastic mast foot, which is strapped to the bow of the kayak using a simple buckle system. The plastic buckles are attached to the deck or sides of the kayak with two stainless steels screws. The sail is made of simple lightweight ripstop nylon. There are no battens, grommets, reef points, stays, shrouds, halyards or anything of that sort to worry about. A bungee loop hooked into the bow handle pulls the mast forward and upright, while the sheets of the sail run through stainless steel carabiners clipped to four pad eyes on the gunwales of the cockpit within easy reach of the paddler. To get a better idea of how the PA sail is installed, I recommend that you take a look at the first video clip on this page: Pacific Action Sail Video.
Once the rig is installed, a process that takes no more than about 5 minutes, you are ready to go. While the sail can be installed on the water (I have managed to do it in 20 knots of wind once), it is much easier and safer to do so on land. There is really no good reason to install the sail on the water, since the installed sail does not interfere with paddling in the lowered position. That is in part what makes the PA sail so attractive.
To raise the sail, you simply turn the kayak downwind and release a small bungee loop that holds the sail level with the deck of the kayak while not in use. Pop! The bow bungee pulls the sail upright and, voila, you are sailing. To trim the sail, you pull or release the sheets using a small clam cleat that is integrated into the continuous sheeting system. When you are done sailing or the wind becomes too strong, simply pull on one of the sheets until you can grab the top of either mast and pull it down onto the deck of the kayak, grab the other mast, wrap the small sail around both masts, and secure the sail to the deck of the kayak with a small bungee tie down. Lowering the sail literally takes seconds, a great safety feature in a narrow-beamed craft like a kayak. The rolled up sail can also be stowed below deck if necessary (e.g., to transport the wet sail without having to put it into your car), provided you have a large enough hatch opening.
Here are some other things I really like about the sail:
- The PA sail is totally hands-free and allows me to paddle without obstruction on most points of sail (Caveat: Make sure you install the pad eyes for the sheets far enough forward. Otherwise you may hit the sheets while paddling.). This is key because I am first and foremost a kayaker and, well, I like to paddle. On a beam reach, when the sail is tilted at an angle towards the stern the kayak, I use a very low angle paddle stroke to avoid hitting the lower mast. The modified stroke is not a problem, however, because only light - or, if the wind blows hard enough, no - paddling is required while under sail. With the assistance of the sail, I can now paddle distances that were completely out of reach before. Especially in combination with a not-so-fast polyethylene SOT like my Scupper Pro, the sail is a huge help. In my case, the PA sail has easily doubled my range of travel. I am currently planning a 20+ mile open water solo-crossing to Catalina Island.
- The PA sail works in a broad range of conditions, in winds from 5 mph all the way to 20+ mph. It can be sailed dead downwind, but it can also be sailed on a reach up to a beam reach! (90 degrees to the wind). When reaching in low winds (5-10 mph), you will need to paddle lightly to maintain speed. When reaching in high wind (15+ mph), you won't have to paddle, but will greatly benefit from a rudder. For the first few months, I managed without a rudder, and it worked, but after awhile I got tired of continuously sweep stroking on the leeward side to counteract the tendency of the boat to fall off the wind (leehelm). In other words, if you plan on sailing the PA sail on a reach, you should plan for a rudder. Not all SOTs allow installation of a rudder. So make sure that the boat of your choice has at least a rudder option.
- The PA sail has flexible rigging allowing the sail to depower itself in strong winds or gusts. This makes for very stable - and thus safe - paddle-sailing. I have not managed to capsize yet, and don't feel any more at risk of capsizing with the sail than without it. The heeling effect of the sail is surprisingly low, requiring only a slight lean to windward even with the larger 1.5m sail. Moreover, added speed means added stability. On a beam reach, the sail pulls the boat forward, lifting the bow over the swells and maintaining forward momentum. Even with a 12-15 knot breeze and 3-4-foot swells directly on the beam I feel quite secure, often sailing several miles offshore. In very low winds, I sometimes sail while lying down facing aft with my feet propped up on the rear hatch of my Scupper Pro Ocean Kayak. It's a great way to take a break without stopping (conditions permitting).
The Pacific Action sail is available in three sizes, 1.0m, 1.5m and 2.2 m. Personally, I am partial to the 1.5m sail, as it works both in low wind and high wind conditions. The power range of the 1.0m sail works is more limited, and it works best in winds of 15+ mph. The 2.2 m sail is quite large and intended mostly for tandems and/or low wind conditions. Depending on your boat, the conditions you normally sail in, and your skill level (which will increase quickly!), the 1.0m or 1.5m sail is therefore your best option. PA sails retail for around $300 and are available at many kayak shops. If you are having trouble finding one, you can also order the sail on the Internet.
For more detailed information on the performance of the PA sail, including some "home-grown" modifications with photos, please refer to my article Pacific Action Sails Revisited. Also be sure to check out the videos posted on the Pacific Action website. They are quite instructive.
2. Spirit Sails
Another popular inverted-V sail, the Canadian-made Spirit sail takes simplicity one step further. This sail has no lines whatsoever. It is completely freestanding, attached to the bow of the kayak on a locking base. The locking base is attached to a deck plate, which, on most SOTs, must be installed with 4 ¼" screws. While a strap-on version is available, the system also utilizes suction cups, which work only on polished, smooth surfaces. Since most polyethylene SOT decks are not perfectly smooth (not that are they meant to be), the strap-on version probably won't be an option for you.
Like the PA sail, the Spirit sail is ultra-light (only 1/1/2 lbs.) and offers hands-free sailing and completely unobstructed paddling. Without any rigging and flexible masts, the sail is designed to spill and minimize the heeling effect of wind gusts, ensuring a safe ride. The sail is available in two sizes, 17 ft2 (1.5 m2) and 8.5 ft2 (0.75 m2). As for the PA sail, the larger size is probably a better choice for most paddlers (see above).
Unlike the PA sail, however, the Spirit sail is almost exclusively a downwind sail. Based upon testimonials I have read on the Internet, the Spirit sail appears to be just as efficient and fast running before the wind as the PA sail. In winds around 15 mph, you can expect to sail at paddling speed or better doing absolutely nothing except smiling from a ear to ear and asking yourself why you haven't thought of this sooner. The sail can also be rotated in 30º increments to port or starboard, allowing you to sail 30º off the wind to either side. But unlike the PA sail, the Spirit sail does not allow a beam reach (90º) or even a broad reach (45º). This is not necessarily a bad thing, though. It all depends on what you would like to do with your kayak sail. If you'll be sailing downwind most or all of the time - perhaps because you are uncomfortable sailing across the wind and having to lean a bit to counter the heeling moment of the sail (as is the case for the PA sail), the Spirit sail may be an excellent choice.
Another important difference to the PA sail is the way the Spirit sail is raised and lowered. To raise the sail, the sail must be assembled and installed from scratch each time (as opposed to the PA sail, which can be assembled and installed without being raised). Lest I mischaracterize the procedure, here are the instructions from the manufacturer:
"Remove sail from its sack and unroll. Keep sail folded in half along length. Hold battens in pairs, side-by-side. Join all sections [error omitted] while sail is still folded. Keep sail out of water. Ensure V-support is in position. Align boat with nose downwind. Install first batten on post with sail folded in half. Install second batten base on other post, then open sail. Wind will fill sail. Ensure battens and fabric are pulled fully downward. You are now sailing."
Not having had a chance to try the Spirit sail, it's hard for me to say how long this process would take. Probably no more than a couple of minutes. But when you are sitting on the water in windy conditions without a paddle in your hands, that can seem like a long time. First, you'll have to retrieve the 27" sail bag from the hatch of your kayak (unless you can tie it somewhere on deck). Then you will have to take out the different sections and put the bag away (otherwise it'll blow away in the wind). Next you'll have to slide out of your seat towards the bow where the locking plate is installed, assemble the mast sections and insert them into the V support, while at the same time making sure that the sail doesn't open up prematurely and/or fill with water. Note that not all parts float - if you drop the V-support (the part that connects the two masts to the locking base) in the water, it will sink. Last, you will have to scoot back to your seat, retrieve your paddle, all while still holding the folded sail, and finally let the sail snap upright and open. In all but the most benign conditions, I suspect that raising the sail on the water poses a bit of a challenge, especially for a beginner. It certainly cannot be raised without fail in 5 seconds in any conditions like the PA sail.
I won't go into the process of lowering the Spirit sail. It is basically the reverse of raising the sail and poses much the same challenge. Click here for manufacturer's instructions.
All in all, the Spirit sail is a good choice for someone who a) prefers a downwind only sail, b) has a strong dislike for lines of any kind on a kayak (they could conceivably pose a risk of entanglement), and c) would raise/lower the sail either on shore or in relatively calm conditions on the water. The Spirit sail, at least the smaller one, is also somewhat lower-priced than the PA sail, at U.S.$225. For a list of dealers, reviews, testimonials, see the Spirit Sails website.
3. EasyRider Sails
EasyRider Kayaks offers two different low-performance sails: a downwind spinnaker and a reaching spinnaker. As the names suggest, the first is intended for sailing downwind only, whereas the second is intended for reaching (sailing across the wind) only. Unlike the Pacific Action and Spirits sails, EasyRider spinnakers use a modern sail plan (known among sailors as a Marconi or Bermuda rig) with the widest part of the triangle at the bottom rather than at the top.
Both sails attach to a two-piece flexible mast with a length of 68 in. The mast is stepped into a base bolted to the deck, and locks into place with a twist. The whole package weighs less than 2 lbs. and can easily be stowed below deck as a 36-in. package. The two sheets of the downwind spinnaker clip into pad eyes on deck in front of the paddler. The single sheet of the reaching spinnaker runs aft through an eye attached to a strap of the rear hatch and then doubles back to a cleat next to the cockpit. The sails are raised and lowered by a halyard.
Curiously, the size of the downwind spinnaker is listed as 6 ft.² and the size of the reaching spinnaker is listed as 8 ft.² in EasyRider's catalog as well as on its website. These are almost certainly not the correct sizes. Especially the reaching spinnaker is probably about twice the size listed (which is, in my mind, a good thing). When I raised the issue with Peter Kaupat, the owner of EasyRider Kayaks, he agreed that the sails were likely significantly larger, but was not sure what the correct sizes were. Not a big deal, but something to keep in mind in case you are seriously interested in either sail.
The combination of the two sails is a powerful one, allowing you to sail both downwind and across the wind. Though I have not had a chance to try the reaching spinnaker (or the downwind spinnaker, for that matter), the reaching spinnaker, due to its modern sail design, should offer better reaching performance than the Pacific Action sail. Because of the flexible, tapered mast, the sail rigs readily spill gusts, which makes for a safe ride even in high wind conditions. On the other hand, you have to switch sails on the water to sail both downwind and across the wind on the same trip. With the relatively small size and light weight of the sails, this should not present a problem, however.
Both the downwind spinnaker and reaching spinnaker allow for hands-free sailing. In case of the reaching spinnaker, paddling is however somewhat restricted, depending on the position of the sail. Because the sheet of the sail is attached behind the cockpit, the clew of the sail (the point where the sheet is attached to the sail) is fairly close to the paddler on a reach. EasyRider maintains that a low-angle paddle stroke below the sail is possible. Since I have not had a chance to test the EasyRider reaching spinnaker, I simply don't know how restrictive the sail actually is on various points of sail. However, I suggest that you pay particular attention to this issue, should you be seriously interested in the reaching spinnaker. Even if the sail interferes with a double-bladed paddle stroke, a single-bladed canoe paddle should work fine.
All in all, EasyRider's downwind/reaching spinnaker combination strikes me as an excellent choice. It offers good performance on all points of sail, it is simple and user-friendly, and it is also quite safe. The main drawback, especially compared to the Pacific Action sail, is that you have to purchase, carry, and switch between two sails. Aside from the hefty price tag -- about $600.00 for both sails -- this means you won't be able to switch between running downwind and sailing across the wind at a moment's notice. Whether this presents a problem will depend on your particular sailing habits and preferences, and also on the kinds of conditions you will typically sail in (e.g., if the wind shifts a lot where you sail, you may be better off with a single sail that can be trimmed by simply pulling or releasing the main sheet rather than two separate sails).
4. Choosing the Right SOT for Sailing
Finally, a few words about the right kind SOT for sailing are in order. Just as not all SOT are good for specialized disciplines like surfing, racing or fishing, not all SOTs are suitable for sailing. Here are the main features you should be looking for in an SOT that would be used in combination with one of the above sail rigs:
1. Length: The boat should be at least 12 ft. in length. Ideally, you would choose a boat that is 14 ft. or longer. Generally, the longer the waterline of a boat, the better it will track, i.e., sail forward in a straight line rather than drifting sideways.
2. Width: The boat should be at least 24 in. in width. Ideally, you would choose a boat that is 26 in. or wider (but no more than 30 in.: anything wider will needlessly slow you down). Generally, the wider the boat, the less tendency the boat will have to capsize due to the heeling moment of the sail. More width (the proper nautical term is "beam") is important especially if you plan on sailing across the wind.
3. Rocker: The boat should not have too much rocker. Rocker refers to the degree of a kayak's hull curvature from bow to stern. Generally, more rocker means greater maneuverability, but also reduced tracking. Most SOTs will be just fine in this respect, with the notable exception of surf kayaks, which have extreme rocker for maximum maneuverability.
4. Keel Strip: The boat should have some sort of keel strip to provide greater directional stability. Keel strips come in different forms. Sometimes, it is some sort of ridge running along the centerline of the bottom of the hull (the Ocean Kayak tri-form hull is one example). Other times, it is simply a long groove or grooves running along the bottom of the hull, sometimes referred to as reverse keels as in Wilderness System sit-on-top kayak models.
5. Rudder: The boat should have at least a rudder option. Though you may not want or need a rudder at the beginning, chances are that as your sailing skills improve and you start sailing across the wind, you'll wish you had a rudder.
6. Cockpit design: The boat should have a comfortable, supportive cockpit. This is critical for controlling the boat under sail. A supportive high back seat is key. But a low center of gravity (with the seat being ideally below the waterline), and proper side support for your hips the legs are also important. You should essentially feel "one" with the boat.
7. Mounting space: The boat should have sufficient space on the foredeck (or, in case of the EasyRider spinnaker(s), the forward part of the cockpit) to mount the sail rig of your choice. The exact amount and location of mounting space will depend on the particular rig.
8. Other features: Depending on your personal preferences and needs, you may want to buy a boat that has sufficient hatch space to stow the sail rig below deck. You may also want to opt for a boat that is easy for you to remount after a capsize.
The following are some examples of good sailing SOTs:
1. Ocean Kayak Scupper Pro: Though discontinued, this is still my number 1 choice for a SOT sailing kayak. The French company RTM makes a replica of the old Scupper Pro, known as the "RTM Tempo". The only problem: no rudder option. So, you may be better off looking for a used Scupper Pro.
2. Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140 or 160: though not my personal favorites, these two boats are the top choices of many other kayak sailors. They may be a better choice than the Scupper Pro especially for paddlers with a larger frame.
3. Ocean Kayak Prowler 15: This is another boat that has received accolades from a number of experienced kayak sailors. Also a boat designed for larger paddlers.
4. Hobie Adventure: This is an excellent choice in every respect. However, as I will discuss in the next part of this article, Hobie makes a sail rig specifically designed for the Hobie Adventure. So while the Adventure can and has been successfully used in combination with some of the above sail rigs, chances are that if you purchase or already own an Adventure, you'll opt for the more performance-oriented Hobie sail rig (which will be discussed in the next part of this article).
Note: There are certainly other SOTs that also should do very nicely for sailing purposes. However, as I neither have any personal experience with those boats nor know of anyone else who uses them for sailing, I don't think it would be a good idea for me to recommend them at this point. If anyone would like me to add their particular SOT sailing kayak to the above list, I will gladly do so.
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