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Nelson Gidding, a Hollywood screenwriter who worked on classics like the Susan Hayward prison drama ''I Want to Live!,'' died on May 2 at a hospital in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 84 and lived in Los Angeles.
The cause was congestive heart failure, his family said.
Mr. Gidding also wrote the scripts for the horror epic ''The Haunting'' (1963), with Julie Harris and Claire Bloom; ''The Andromeda Strain'' (1971), based on the Michael Crichton thriller about an alien virus; and the disaster spectacular ''The Hindenburg'' (1975), starring George C. Scott.
The screenplay that he and Don Mankiewicz wrote for ''I Want to Live!'' (1958) received an Oscar nomination. It was the first of several pictures in which Mr. Gidding worked with the director Robert Wise.
Hayward won an Oscar for best actress for her portrayal of Barbara Graham, the main character, on whose letters the film was partly based. Hers was the story of a candid B-girl who is indicted for murder, is railroaded to a conviction and is then condemned to die in the gas chamber.
Born in Manhattan, Nelson Roosevelt Gidding was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy and in 1941 graduated from Harvard. He then served in the Army Air Forces and, flying as the navigator in a B-26, was shot down over Germany and taken prisoner.
Toward the end of World War II he escaped, and in 1946 he published a novel, ''End Over End'' (Viking), the manuscript for which he had scribbled on bits of paper while a prisoner of war. His experience as a downed airman provided its plot.
Mr. Gidding also wrote for television shows like ''Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Presents.'' His film credits before ''I Want to Live!'' included ''The Helen Morgan Story'' (1957) and ''Onionhead'' (1958), and he also worked on a 1983 television adaptation of ''I Want to Live!,'' starring Lindsay Wagner.
Among his other movie credits were ''Odds Against Tomorrow'' (1959); the acclaimed ''Lisa'' (1962), with Dolores Hart; and ''Nine Hours to Rama'' (1963), the story of Naturam Godse (played by Horst Buchholz), the assassin of Mohandas K. Gandhi.
He also taught a screenwriting class at the University of California.
Mr. Gidding's first wife, Hildegarde Colligan Gidding, died in 1995 after 46 years of marriage. He is survived by his second wife, Chun-Ling Wang Gidding, whom he married in 1998. His survivors also include a son, Joshua W. of Huntington, N.Y., and a grandson.


text: Liverpool to host first UK major retrospective of Keith Haring November 20, 2018November 20, 2018 Leave a comment The late iconic Artist & Activist Keith Haring will have his first major UK retrospective shown in June 2019 at Tate Liverpool. A legend of the New York art scene, the show will include 85 works by the artist including paintings, drawings, photographs and videos, all encapsulating the 1980's underground that the artist embodied. Best known for his iconic motifs, such as barking dogs, crawling babies and flying saucers, Haring's work was politically charged and motivated by activism, with Haring's work as an AIDS activist and educator remaining his most essential legacy. Having evolved from the street scene and club culture of the early 80's, with his graffiti style being seen at such legendary clubs as Paradise Garage, he later went on to work in the same circles as Jean Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, Madonna, Vivienne Westwood & Grace Jones. He was also an active member of the legendary Club 57 in New York, where he gave performances and organised exhibitions. Writing for ID magazine Ryan White declared "Though much has changed in the world since the 1908's, and HIV/AIDS no longer as much of a threat in NYC, a lot of the themes Haring's explored — opioid addiction, racism, police brutality, environmental damage, war — remain as present and urgent as ever. An expansive retrospective, then, couldn't be more welcome". In 1988 Haring was diagnosed with AIDS and set up the Keith Haring foundation to support children's programs and organisations dedicated to raising AIDS awareness. He later died in 1990 aged 31. The following is an excerpt from the Keith Haring foundation regarding his love of New York nightlife and Music, particularly the Paradise Garage – "Wherever Keith Haring was working, either on the street or in his studio, music was always playing. Haring's work embodies the sounds of the New York streets and of streetwise clubs like Paradise Garage. You can almost hear the music that infuses the visual rhythm of his work. Haring was one of the rare artists who was able to visualize sound. Reminiscing about Keith Haring and the Paradise Garage, Ann Magnuson wrote that "dancing was our pagan rite and the Paradise Garage, the first multi-cultural gay dance club, became Keith's Pantheon." In his journals, Haring wrote, "I don't know if you know how important the Paradise Garage is, at least for me and the tribe of people who have shared many a collective spiritual experience there. The Garage also changed or affected my life incredibly through various 're-imprinting' experiences and transformations." Haring would even schedule his trips around the Garage, "leaving on Sundays and returning before or on Saturdays." The exhibition 'Keith Haring' takes place 14th June – 10th November 2019 Tate Liverpool, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4BB Keith Haring – Artist

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In the case of the Durham Green Developments, ministers were not involved at any point in the Highways Agency decision to issue a six-month Article 14 holding direction on the first planning application, restricting the grant of planning permission. Nor were they involved in our decision to lift this objection, when the developer resubmitted a planning application that responded to our concerns. Concerns, I might add, that related solely to the quality of information about the development's impact on a strategic road, in particular the A1(M).
Archie Robertson
Chief executive, Highways Agency
The civil servants referred to in your article (Qinetiq sale made £107m for 10 top civil servants, November 23) were paid by the taxpayer, in large part for privatising Qinetiq at the highest price obtainable. Yet their personal incentive - from a scheme they helped to devise - was to obtain the lowest privatisation price. In the event, the market price was far above the privatisation price, and 20,000 times the price they paid for their shares. No law was broken, but there was a blatant conflict of interest.
You report (November 28) that a donor gave some £600,000 to the Labour party, but sought to avoid publicity by "laundering" the gift through third parties. While that was technically illegal, at present there is no evidence of corruption or of gain to the donor, yet it attracts a feeding frenzy. Meanwhile, negligible attention is given to the Qinetiq affair, which has cost the public hundreds of millions of pounds. Further, the MoD, which gave us the Qinetiq affair, remains complicit in the BAE-Saudi affair - which the government continues to hush up.
Michael Lipton
It may be a regrettable sign of the times that in your leader (November 28) you suggest only that the Labour party should ask whether it was "politically wise" and "lawful" to accept certain large donations. What about "ethical"?
John Kilburn
Easingwold, North Yorkshire
If you look at the Electoral Commission's website, only minor donations are recorded from Lord Ashcroft, the Tory vice chair and famous resident of Belize. Yet it is common knowledge that he is bankrolling the Tories in marginal seats. What are the liberal press doing?
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Swindon, Wiltshire


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AL-TASH, Iraq — Iraqi security forces, supported by coalition airstrikes, are clearing territory northwest of Baghdad along the Euphrates River valley as they continue to prepare a push to retake the Islamic State group-held city of Mosul. But progress on the ground has been slowed by skirmishes elsewhere and by a political crisis that has prompted the government to pull some forces back from the front to secure the capital.
Amid these distractions, Iraqi forces are concentrating on the ISIS-held town of Hit in the western province of Anbar. Commanders here say the battle for Hit is key to building on their current momentum, cutting Islamic State supply lines and linking up government forces to the west and the north of Baghdad in preparation for an eventual push on Mosul.
"Hit is the support line from Syria for Daesh," said Gen. Ali Aboud with Iraq's elite counterterrorism forces, using an Arabic acronym for the Islamic State group. "All of Daesh's logistical support in Anbar comes from that place."
Aboud spoke to The Associated Press from a makeshift base in the town of Tash, west of the provincial capital Ramadi, which now serves as the Anbar operations command center. Behind him a team of two men from his unit spoke to Australian coalition troops on a radio, confirming coordinates and calling in airstrikes: one on Hit, another on the outskirts of Ramadi.
But despite close coalition support and Iraq's respected and battle-tested counterterrorism troops taking the lead, the operation to retake Hit from ISIS, launched weeks ago, has been stalled by political unrest in Baghdad.
Influential Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr mobilized thousands and staged a sit-in outside Baghdad's highly fortified Green Zone on Friday. The cleric called for political reforms in February amid growing concern regarding Iraq's economic crisis — triggered in part by the plunge in global oil prices. Sadr's show of force on the streets was meant to put pressure on Iraq's political leadership. His supporters pushed past razor wire and checkpoints to reach the walls of the Green Zone, home to Iraq's political elite and most of the country's foreign embassies.
"We had to move four battalions back to Baghdad," said an Iraqi counterterrorism commander at the Tash base. Iraq's counterterrorism forces fall under the direct control of Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi and some were ordered back to Baghdad late Friday night after al-Sadr's supporters defied a protest ban.
"Honestly we were supposed to already be in Hit by now," said the commander, who spoke on condition of anonymity as he was not authorized to brief the press. "Once this problem of protests is solved," he said, "we'll be able to make progress again in Hit."
Political dysfunction in Baghdad has stalled military operations in the past as the country's disparate — and sometimes clashing — anti-ISIS forces have at times proven unable to work together cohesively.
The plan to retake Mosul, the country's second largest city that has been under ISIS control for nearly two years, has also faced complications stemming from the Iraqi forces' recent successes on the ground. As the troops advance against IS, the government's front lines and supply lines have been extended — increasingly leaving troops exposed to anti-ISIS counter attacks.
Aboud of the counterterrorism forces said suicide car bombs continue to be particularly deadly even as government forces advance northwest across Anbar province.
Early Monday morning four cars laden with explosives hit an Iraqi military checkpoint along the Euphrates River valley just 27 miles (45 kilometers) north of the Hit operation. Iraqi military officials say the attack killed at least five Iraqi troops. Such attacks are increasingly common as Iraqi government forces snake through open desserts that are under neither government nor IS control.
"The car bomb is the only effective weapon Daesh has," Aboud said.
Much of Iraq's north and west fell to the Islamic State group in the summer of 2014, but over the past year Iraq's military has slowly clawed back pockets of territory. While ISIS still controls a large swath of Iraq and neighboring Syria, the group has lost an estimated 40 percent of the territory it once held in Iraq, according to U.S.-led coalition officials. In February, government forces scored a major victory and declared the city of Ramadi, capital of Anbar province, to be "fully liberated."
Over the past 10 days, as coalition airstrikes on Hit have increased and Iraqi forces have closed in on the small Euphrates river town, counterterrorism forces say more than 10,000 civilians have fled. Most have sought shelter in already overcrowded camps between Hit and Ramadi while others have moved further east to towns under Iraqi government control.
Meanwhile battles on the outskirts of Ramadi continue, further slowing the progress of the government forces. While the city itself is in government hands, the outskirts are still being painstakingly cleared of ISIS fighters. Since the February declaration that the town was liberated, coalition planes have conducted near-daily strikes around Ramadi, according to coalition statements.
At a checkpoint on the western edge of Ramadi, a line of cars and trucks carrying families fleeing Hit wait as Iraqi army officers check papers and search through luggage. Um Ahmed, traveling in the back of a truck carrying more than 30 women and children, said they were only able to escape the ISIS-held city by telling the fighters at checkpoints that they were traveling to another town under the extremists' rule.
"In the early dawn we tried to sneak out of the city, taking the small dirt roads," Abu Lina said, explaining the family ended up running into an ISIS checkpoint after taking a wrong turn. He said the fighters only let him pass because his mother is sick. She has a heart condition and needs to see a doctor, a service no longer available in Hit.
The civilians from Hit all spoke on condition that their full names not be used — fearing for the safety of extended family members still trapped in the ISIS-held city.
Despite territorial gains in Anbar by Iraqi government forces, few families have been able to return home. The United Nations estimates that of Iraq's more than three million displaced people, more than 40 percent are from Anbar province.
"Honestly we don't know what will be next for us. God willing, Hit will be liberated soon," Abu Lina said.


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★★★★★ 5/5 A beauty property and most comfortable accommodations.
Very special place for a family vacation. Beautiful location, phenomenal staff to pamper you and make your vacation something you will remember forever
- Stayed: March 2019
- Submitted: Mar 17, 2019
- Source: VRBO
★★★★★ 5/5 Very well appointed house with excellent cook and staff
Everything went smoothly. The house is wonderful.
- Stayed: March 2019
- Submitted: Mar 13, 2019
- Source: VRBO
★★★★★ 5/5 Wonderful
We enjoyed this wonderful home with 6 couples for a long birthday weekend in January. The house is perfect for a large group with plenty of space and beautiful view over the golf course with beach in background. The service from planning to throughout our stay was top notch for any need. The food prepared was fresh and delicious. Access to the beach clubs were a lot of fun. The area of Punta Mita is such a special spot in Mexico. We will be back. Thank you.
- Stayed: January 2019
- Submitted: Jan 18, 2019
- Source: VRBO
★★★★★ 5/5 Perfecto!
Everything about Casa Joya del Mar exceeded my high expectations.The villa and surrounding area are way more beautiful in person than the photos. I would say the Casa Joya del Mar is an idyllic location for a warm weather holiday. Natural beauty extraordinaire, the perfect little town with everything you would need, top-notch restaurants and darling little boutiques – a 10 minute golf cart trip away. Gorgeous views, lush greenery, privacy, peace and quiet.I was equally impressed with the people that took care of us, as I was with the Villa and Punta Mita and it's amazing activities.My entire family received 'Four Seasons' service from booking through the stay, to our departure. Francisco is a true gem: delightful, fun and funny. Responsive to all of our needs, anticipating them before we did. We felt very fortunate to have him as our concierge, he has a wealth of local knowledge and knows how to take care of all members of the family and their various needs.
The chef, housekeeping crew were wonderful too.
I would 100% recommend the villa and 100% plan to return if I were to be so lucky.
My whole family fell in love with Casa Joya, Punta Mita and Mexico! warm weather, but also the warmest of people.
- Stayed: January 2019
- Submitted: Jan 4, 2019
- Source: VRBO
★★★★★ 5/5 Amazing house! Amazing staff! Amazing experience!
We had a wonderful time. The house was great, and the staff exceeded our expectations. I would strongly recommend the house.
- Stayed: October 2018
- Submitted: Oct 13, 2018
- Source: VRBO
We couldn't have asked for a better experience at Casa Joya del Mar. Every aspect of this vacation was amazing, starting with our communication with the homeowner, Russ, who was very responsive to all our inquiries regarding the rental. Francisco, our concierge, went above and beyond in catering to our every need, including coordinating meals, arranging a snorkeling trip, and making unbelievable margaritas! We traveled with 4 families, a total of 16 people, and the house more than accommodated our large group. The beds were comfortable, the house kept spotless by the wonderful staff, and the pool kept our 8 children entertained. Israel, the chef, made 3 delicious meals a day. I would highly recommend having him stay to prepare dinner, which was always fantastic. The common area was perfect for our large group to dine together. Casa Joya del Mar provided the vacation of a lifetime and we can't wait to back next year. Thanks again for everything…will be in touch on fall 2018!
- Stayed: March 2018
- Submitted: Mar 18, 2018
- Source: VRBO
Prior to arrival the communication with the homeowner (Russ) and the concierge (Fransisco) was amazing. The two of them wanted everything to be perfect for you and your family. Upon arrival, Fransisco met us at the airport with a friendly smile and cold bottles of water for the ride to the property. Once you arrive at the property you will be amazed at how wonderful it truly is. The home and the people that staff the home are absolutely perfect. Fransisco booked all of our events and coordinated everything for us from dinners to daily events. We could not have asked for more in our 5 days in Punta Mita.
- Stayed: March 2017
- Submitted: Mar 18, 2017
- Source: VRBO
Wow! Beginning with Francisco picking us up from the airport with cold water bottles – The pampering never Stopped! Every excursion was booked for us and attended to for the best price. Massages on site, Israel – the personal chef was Amazing!!! My family still raves about the food – loved by adults, teens and children – He pleased every taste & was attentive to allergies as well. The house is one luxury after another! A split floor plan so guests are not on top of each other – bathrooms in every bedroom & with the workout room. My kids loved touring the area in the 2 golf carts which were so convenient to drive. You are secluded enough to enjoy your privacy, yet remarkably around the corner from the town & excursions! We enjoyed Paddleboarding, Jet Skiing, Parasailing, Marieta Islands, snorkeling, Swimming with Dolphins and more!! We can't wait to return and go Deep Sea fishing, four-wheeling & Ziplining through this beautiful paradise. Relaxing by the pool every evening we enjoyed constant fresh fruit – delicious Mangoes! – and constant Pina Coladas. Every dinner was wrapped up with a new amazing dessert. The House Staff kept everything clean and fresh, Linens, towels, extra pillows and blankets are all provided and kept up remarkably well. We can not say enough wonderful things about this house and the people there to help you. Francisco takes care of any and everything & is truly what puts this home above any and all others! You won't regret it! Book this house ASAP – for the best vacation you'll ever have 🙂
- Stayed: July 2015
- Submitted: Aug 18, 2015
- Source: VRBO
We just returned from 6 nights at Casa Joya and I can't say enough about how wonderful the whole experience was for us. There were seven of us, including our 3 teenage sons and my wife's parents. There is plenty of room in the house for more people. We spread out and still didn't use one of the bedrooms. The house layout is fantastic with a wonderful living/dining/kitchen area that opens up completely to the outside during the day while keeping all the bedroom doors closed keeps them nicely air conditioned. The use of the golf cart and the Suburban within the Punta Mita gates sets this house apart as we easily went out and about to the village, the beaches and the golf club. The house is beautiful, the Punta Mita development is beautiful, but the most amazing thing about this house is the staff of Francisco and Reina. Reina keeps the house clean and beautiful every day and Francisco is a master concierge, putting you at ease while taking care of everything you can think of including getting us a great chef for the week at a reasonable cost. Between Francisco and the chef, we had all meals covered and I highly recommend you take this option. We ended up going out for dinner just one evening because it was so wonderful to sit down at the table as a family each meal and enjoy the 5-star service from Francisco and his team. Any type of group could have a wonderful time here and I hope to be back again next year.
- Stayed: March 2014
- Submitted: Mar 15, 2014
- Source: VRBO
"Lagos Dos" was spectacular! This was our first time staying in a "home" with our family for a vacation. We have stayed at the Four Seasons Punta Mita a few times and loved the area, so when we saw the stunning pictures of Casa Joya Del Mar we thought we'd give it a try as our four children were older now (teens and college-age) and we needed a bit more room…best decision ever! First of all, the pictures do not do this wonderful home justice. As we toured the property upon arriving, we were speechless. From the luxurious pool area (the new pool lounge chairs were perfect) to the beautifully decorated great room…the home is stunning. Each bedroom suite was fabulous! We played cards in the game room at night, watched movies upstairs in the entertainment room, relaxed by the pool during the day and after dinner. And the view from the pool…wow!!!! We felt very "at home" at Casa Joya Del Mar. But the home was not the only aspect that made this vacation one of our favorites…it was the service. Francisco (we still mention his name all the time) and Reina, made this vacation! They were there for us when we needed them, but also very behind the scenes. Francisco was truly a professional!!…very courteous, knowledgeable, service oriented and a whole lot of fun! His fish tacos and margaritas by the pool for lunch..it just doesn't get better. The owners are very lucky to have found him. He arranged our outings(ATV's and boating), made our restaurant reservations, drove us where we needed to go, gave us a tour of the area so we were familiar with our surroundings when we arrived, and just made sure we were always happy! It could not have been better! For our next visit, we will definately get the chef (Isreal) to come in more to cook dinner. He was wonderful…better than the Four Seasons and so much more reasonably priced! Russ, Francisco and Reina, thank you for making our trip one we will never forget. We cannot wait to return!
- Stayed: June 2013
- Submitted: Jun 16, 2013
- Source: VRBO
I can truly say that everything about our stay was truly Amazing! Russ, the owner was so easy and accommodating to work with when booking our stay and it only got better from there! My wife and I along with our friends have been going to Puerto Vallarta for many years and we have had the opportunity to stay at many Villas in PV and I can tell you that those Villas were Beautiful and had great staff but this Villa takes the cake. From the views to the decor to the swimming pool everything was Amazing…the pictures on the website do not do it justice. And just when you think it can't get better it does with as Francisco and Reina took great care of us and catered to our every need. We all would highly recommend Francisco's Fish Tacos and make sure you get Israel one of the Chef's to make some dinners as his food is awesome and a must have desert is the Hot Chocolate Lava Cake…a definite must! As the website says, the house is right on the Seventh fairway so we golfed twice so when we got to the seventh hole we hit our tee-shots…mark our balls and then stopped at the house for breakfast once and lunch once (Where Francisco and Reina prepared great meals) and then went on to finish the round…really doesn't get better than that! The only downside with the house is that you never want to leave it. But if you do we would recomment going to Margarita's in the small town of Punta Mita…Francisco will make the res, and going to the St. Regis Beach club for sunset drinks. We will definitley be back sooner than later so thanks to Russ, Francisco and Reina for a great vacation!
- Stayed: January 2012
- Submitted: Feb 8, 2013
- Source: VRBO
My entire family (mom, dad, brothers, wives, and kids – 8 adults and 4 kids under the age of 3) rendevouzed in Punta Mita the first week of October 2011 and were mind blown the moment we walked in the door of this amazing home. The pictures do not do this place justice! The house far exceeded our expectations, and our expectations were pretty high. But, the house was not the greatest part of the vacation. Francisco (our concierge for the week) turned a week vacation into something people only dream of – we never lifted a finger. Francisco took care of all of our needs, whether it was day trips to Saulita, drinks, tours of the surrounding area, or anything else we wanted to do. Plus, he brought such a joyful spirit to work each day that we could not help but smile whenever he was around. The second part of the experience that turned a great vacation into an unforgettable experience was hiring Israel (the chef) to come in and cook for us each day. Israel made some of the most amazing meals we have ever eaten!
- Stayed: October 2011
- Submitted: Nov 28, 2011
- Source: VRBO
We spent a week at Casa Joya Del Mar wtih two other couples in perfect weather, playing golf, laying on the beach, being pampered by the house staff, and sampling local cuisine. I would return in a flash. This is the most restful vacation we have ever taken. The vistas are breath taking. The golf course is difficult to over rate. The house staff were solicitous and attentive. Francisco makes a breakfast worthy of the Four Seasons where he was previously employed and his fish tacos are to die for. We had a glorious time! It is worth every peso!
- Stayed: February 2011
- Submitted: May 14, 2011
- Source: VRBO
For the past 3 years our family of 11 has spent one week each year at Casa Joya del Mar. It has become an annual event and we wouldn't dream of spending our vacation at any other place. As our family has said "How can you compete with Paradise?" We can't think of a better place to relax, unwind and spend good quality time together than there. Francisco, the always available, agreeable and friendliest concierge helps to set the stage for our vacation. Reina, the kind and caring housekeeper never fails to keep everything in tip top shape for us and is always there with clean towels by the pool, and a ready smile as well. We have also taken advantage of the availability of a 5 star chef, arranged by Francisco, who helps us to further enjoy our time together by preparing fresh meals that are custom-made to our taste and liking. As reluctant as we are to ever leave Casa Joya del Mar we have ventured out to enjoy zip lining, the nearby water park, golf and various beaches as well. Even though we have recently returned from there, we have already begun to count down the days until we can return to our wonderful Punta Mita family once again!
- Stayed: April 2011
- Submitted: May 11, 2011
- Source: VRBO
What a luxurious experience! I have been to Mexico several times, to all inclusive resorts and other luxury properties, but nothing comes close to comparing to this experience! Immediately after getting through the Puerto Vallarta airport, the home concierge, Francisco, was waiting for us with an inviting smile at the passenger greeting area. We were driven to the home via the house vehicle (Tahoe). I felt Very safe and comfortable, knowing that we were in good hands with Francisco. The resort has everything you could ask for. Whether you want to golf, read, swim, play games, wisk around the resort via the home's golf-cart, or just relax, this place has it all! Everything else about the property was 5-star standard – I honestly can't think of a single thing I would change. And must mention the meals cooked by Francisco and Reina… DYNAMITE! They worked around our schedules, which made it convenient and delicious! I felt safe, pampered, comfortable and extremely happy at this house. I would Absolutely recommend this property to my friends and family for the ultimate Mexican luxury vacation and I Can't Wait To Go Back!
- Stayed: July 2010
- Submitted: August 10, 2010
- Source: VRBO
I have stayed at numerous VRBO listed properties throughout North America, and this luxurious home in Punta Mita is #1 on my list by a WIDE margin. Picture the amentities of a 5-star luxury hotel with the privacy of an exclusive, gated community – this property exceeded my every expectation. My girlfriend and another couple previewed a variety of vacation options before choosing this home. The house is in IMMACULATE condition with EVERY luxury feature you would want in a vacation property. Francisco, the house concierge, provided the highest level of customer service – and his cooking was absolutely amazing! Each bedroom is a suite which would rival that of Ritz Carlton and the infinity pool provides tranquility that you would only find on your own private island. I can't imagine staying anywhere else in Punta Mita, let alone the entire country of Mexico. Would I stay here again? – 100% yes!
- Stayed: July 2010
- Submitted: July 26, 2010
- Source: VRBO
My wife and I, along with some friends, recently spent a week at this outstanding home. Each couple had their own private bedroom and bath. Because the home is so spacious it hardly seemed like 8 people were there. The home comes with a maid and Francisco who will care for your every need. This is pure luxury, Mexico style. Because the home is located on the 7th fairway, we actually stopped in for breakfast, (which Francisco had prepared) during our morning round of golf. The view of the ocean during the sunrise each morning was breathtaking. The only problem with this home was leaving. We can't wait for our next visit to Punta Mita.
- Stayed: February 2009
- Submitted: February 5, 2009
- Source: VRBO
Thank you for allowing us to stay at your fabulous estate in Punta Mita! It was the most luxurious rental accommodation I have ever experienced, with every amenity I could dream of. I loved having a daily maid service–it really feels like a vacation when you don't even have to make your bed or wash your own dishes. The house itself is magnificent–I love the marble stairs leading to each private bedroom. The furnishings are stunning, and the beds are very comfortable! My favorite thing was the private indoor/outdoor shower. Or maybe it was the three beautiful water fountains; or perhaps the gourmet kitchen with three(!) ovens. Really, it was the terrific view of the bay from the lounge bed by the pool. I highly recommend this property–the pictures don't even do it justice!
- Stayed: February 2008
- Submitted: February 26, 2008
- Source: VRBO


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Type: Private Residence – Toronto, Leslieville
Completed: 2011
This whole home renovation project was broken down into a two phases with the first one focused on the ground floor. One of the prevailing challenges on the ground floor was bringing more natural light in to the home's core where the kitchen is located. The kitchen was flanked on one side by a large brick chimney separating it from the living room and a 3 piece bathroom with shower on the other side. The chimney, which was no longer used, was removed; this opened the space to the living room and improved sightlines. A large awning window was installed over the sink to bring in more light. The kitchen was made expanded by removing the shower, a remnant of the rooming house days, and the bathroom reduced to a more appropriate 2 piece powder room. Functionality and layout was carefully considered to create different zones for storage, food preparation and cleaning. Kitchen storage needs were addressed by extending one wall of cabinetry to the full height of the room. The basement door was integrated within the millwork and now visually extends the kitchen.
Locating a powder room between the kitchen and dining room is never ideal, but this layout was improved by creating a hallway effect between the two rooms and providing access to the powder room from this transition space. The ceiling height was intentionally lowered in the hallway to further highlight the separation.
This project was personalized with the extensive use of custom millwork and carpentry details. Every aspect of the project was evaluated, questioned and designed to create a considered interior with functional details and brighter volumes.
The second phase of this whole home renovation project included the second floor and third floor attic space. The second floor improvements were centred on the bathroom and master bedroom. The decision to remove the chimney during the kitchen construction in phase one allowed the family bathroom to expand into a 4 piece with separate shower. The rearrangement of the plumbing fixtures further improved usability and function.
The master bedroom received new millwork closets storage with a reimagined entry way, creating a privacy buffer to the rest of floor plate. The simplicity and compact dimensions of this room were visually expanded by enlarging the rear facing window that now give onto the future green roof.
The third floor attic space was part of the living space but rendered unusable for the majority of the year due to the lack of insulation and ventilation. The room was stripped of all interior finishes, the structure reinforced, new mechanical systems installed for ventilation. Spray foam was used to fill all the irregular and angular cavities. 3 operable skylights where integrated into the roof to bring more natural light and offer a cross breeze in the warmer months. The space is now used as an office studio and guest bed.


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Daily Archives: April 12, 2017
Scott Pruit is a nut: security demands.
Link. Crackers.
In 1955, an experimental meltdown.
Link. Not exactly planned, but not random.
Society of Women Geographers: it lives.
Link. Big meeting pending.
Society of Woman Geographers: 1920s onwards
Link. Still exists?
David Rockefeller: rolodex of 150K names.
Link. Founded Trilateral Commission.
The Pauli Effect.
Link. Not exclusion.
Lessons from a lost iPhone.
Link. Apple 2FA and secure iCloud pw are bad news.
Google AI Experiments lab
Link. AutoDraw, Bird Sounds, Visualizing high dimensional space.
AutoDraw: Google AI experiment in turning rough sketch into illustration.
Link. Remember Newton's sketch tool?
Stross on 2117 culture and language.
Link. Fun.
US military tweets Breitbart.
Link. Has consequences.
Infectious autism.
Link. I have long wondered about this. Wonder if there was any follow up.
Airtable has a calendar view and that view has an iCal feed.
Link. Bizarre that Google Sheets doesn't do this. Sharepoint is only similar product I know of.
Update of ant fungal farms.
Link. The chemistry must be fascinating.
Trump yields (some) on Fed hiring.
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At first the chatter, lay the plates,
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thank the Lord of bread and wine,
pass the supper, and we dine!
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Sept 23, 2014 – Nigeria's 1st Extreme Marriage Proposal: Port Harcourt Guy Use Police To Propose To Girlfriend
Pictures: Nigerian Guy Proposed To Girlfriend Using Police In Port Harcourt Rivers State
A sweet man recently used a police stop and search scenario to pop marriage proposal question to his beautiful girlfriend in Port Harcourt.
The man identified as Austin had earlier arranged for a stop and search on the road as he and his beauty head to the restaurant.
While the police were harassing the bobo, Princess look so sad, he urged her to look up to the billboard displaying her photos.
Family and friends of the couple from Lagos emerged and a table was setup outside the restaurant, he went down on one knee, a 5-man orchestra played and the rest is history for the soon-to-be couple.
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Love is a beautiful thing! Congrats to them
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|This article is about the original character. You may be looking for the sequel character.
|First Appearance
|The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks (1986)
| "Maybe/I think/knew I should have stayed home today."
"Does this mean what I think it means?"
"We're doomed."
| Minerals
His classmates
|Weird field trips
| Mr. Perlstein (father)
Mrs. Perlstein (mother)
Janet Perlstein (cousin)
Arizona Joan (great-aunt)
Alex (uncle, chapter book)
Unnamed grandmother
|Voiced By
| Amos Crawley (Season 1-Season 2 Episode 1)
Danny Tamberelli (Seasons 2-4)
Miles Koseleci-Vieira (Season 5-)
Arnold Matthew Perlstein is a fictional character in the animated children's series The Magic School Bus. He is voiced by Amos Crawley in season one, Danny Tamberelli in seasons 2-4 and Miles Koseleci-Vieira in The Magic School Bus Rides Again.
Arnold generally dislikes Ms. Frizzle's field trips. Most of the time, he is usually an unwilling participant. Despite his usually timid moments and some nervous breakdowns, he has shown to be brave when he's needed to, and he's very loyal when it comes to his classmates, even taking up a leadership role a number of times. He has a huge interest in rocks and minerals and is the youngest member of an organization called GRANITE (the Great Rock Admirers' National Institute of Tectonics Experts). He also mentions an interest in colors. He has shown interest in conserving the environment, as he wanted to save the rotting log in "Meets the Rot Squad" and have the class collect stuff for recycling in "Holiday Special."
Despite his paranoia for the Friz's field trips, he does love having her as a teacher and deep down enjoys the adventures, but is too nervous to show it and he doesn't usually like surprises. He even stood in her defense when the class went on trial during "In a Pickle" and when his cousin, Janet, tried to show off and say that her teacher is better than his, Arnold interrupted her before she could finish and said, "Nobody is better than Ms. Frizzle" during "Gets Lost in Space". This trait is seen better in Rides Again, as we see more of Arnold's character and he just likes to stay safe because of all the dangerous happenings, but deep down, he genuinely and deeply does care for his friends and teacher and enjoys a wonderfully wild ride on the Magic School Bus (just not too wild).
Arnold has curly reddish-orange hair and wears round glasses, a yellow and white striped long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans and navy and white sneakers.
His signature colours are yellow and blue.
For winter wear, he wears either green earmuffs or a red hat, with a yellow jacket, a green scarf, blue trousers, and orange boots.
For beachwear, he wears yellow and blue trunks and white and pink flip-flops.
For rain wear, he wears a blue rain hat, a yellow raincoat and blue gumboots.
For formal wear, he wears a white shirt, a brown tux, a green bow tie and black casual shoes.
For basketball wear, he wears a yellow basketball shirt, blue shorts, blue socks and blue converse sneakers.
In the new series, Arnold's hair is straight and just orange. There are freckles on his face. He wears more squarish glasses with dark frames, green eyes, a yellow shirt in a green sweater, blue jeans, and brown work boots.
His new signature colours are green and blue.
Season One
Arnold introduces his cousin, Janet, to his class in "Gets Lost in Space", and he tries to keep the peace when Janet's arrogance sours the rest of the class. It's when Janet talks down on Ms. Frizzle that he shows his loyalty to his teacher and suggests a field trip to the "bigger" planetarium, showing Janet that "nobody is better than Ms. Frizzle." Arnold unknowingly eats the class in "For Lunch". He's happy to have stayed behind while the others go on a field trip, but after finding out where they went, he swears never to miss a field trip...at least, not until after the "next one" (Ms. Frizzle's dinosaur dress foreshadowing their next trip). He and Keesha find themselves in a difficult situation when they forget their partner report in "Gets Eaten". He loses Wanda's bullfrog, Bella, in "Hops Home" and tries to keep her out of harm when they look for Bella, as Wanda's too distracted to realize she's about to walk off of a tree or get swept down a river. In "Meets the Rot Squad", he tries to convince everyone to leave the rotted-out log on the abandoned lot the way it is. Everyone is shocked when he suggests a field trip to the desert in "All Dried Up" after Phoebe declares they need to help the animals there. He feels confident about the trip, thanks to his Field Trip Survival Guide.
Season Two
While on a field trip to a dinosaur dig in "The Busasaurus", Dr. Carmina Skeledon lets Arnold see the fossilized egg Ms. Frizzle found. He still has it when they go back in time, and when he lets Phoebe look at it, she loses it to an Ornithomimus. He ends up squaring off with a Tyrannosaurus Rex after Ms. Frizzle makes him giant-sized, saving the class. In "Butterfly and the Bog Beast", he's the only one not to side with Janet against Phoebe when the former suggests "Bog Beast" for the school mascot. His main reason is because he doesn't know what a bog beast is. He's caught by his crush, Tiffany, when he and Wanda get water from the girls' bathroom in "Wet All Over". Despite the embarrassment, it's implied at the end that Tiffany likes him, too. He serves as Ms. Frizzle's defense attorney in "In a Pickle". While in the bus' gas tank, Arnold says that he hates the smell of gasoline and was out on the engine telling the class what was going on while they were in the cylinder in "Revving Up".
Season Three
After losing the heat from his hot cocoa, Ms. Frizzle takes the class to the Arctic ("In the Arctic"). When Ralphie, Phoebe, Liz, and the bus get stranded on an ice flow, Arnold makes it his responsibility to save them while also trying to keep everyone else warm. He and Dorothy Ann compete in the 10th Annual International Show & Tell Competition in "Shows and Tells", but instead of bringing a rare collection of rocks, he brings some artifacts he found in his attic that belonged to his great-aunt, the famous archaeologist Arizona Joan (a parody of the film character Indiana Jones). In "Rocks and Rolls", he fears that the statue he was supposed to carve (not by hand) is ruined, but instead, the rock slide the class caused on the side of a mountain carves a monument of the town founder. For the class' last day before winter break in "Holiday Special", Arnold made the suggestion they collect recycled goods to take to the recycling center. He accidentally puts Wanda's beloved toy soldier in the pile, causing her to blame his "crummy idea" and wish that recycling had never been invented.
Season Four
Ralphie teases Arnold in "Meets Molly Cule" after the famous rock star, Molly Cule, calls him "Sugar.", this caused Arnold to blush. However, this is what helps him figure out that her hood ornament was made of sugar. In "Cracks a Yolk", Arnold helps hatch the chick the class planned to replace Mr. Ruhle's lost rooster, Giblets, and the success prompts Dorothy Ann to kiss him. When Giblets returns, Mr. Rhule gives the chick to Dorothy Ann and Arnold, the latter suggesting they name it "Arnold Jr." In "Goes Cellular", he's completely orange on the night he's to receive GRANITE's Rocky Award. The class tries to compare his skin to Phoebe's, only to learn his favorite snack food made him turn orange. He's happy when Ms. Frizzle's electrician wants to buy all the light bulbs the class was trying to sell for Valentine's Day ("Gets Charged"). He becomes a fox along with Phoebe and Tim in "In the City", and he's partners with Phoebe in "Takes a Dive". .
- His parents first appear in "Going Batty," his father voiced by Elliott Gould. They make another appearance in "Rocks and Rolls" and "Goes Cellular". Mr. Perlstein also appears in "Holiday Special". Arnold seems to take after him, since in "Going Batty", he said "Maybe we should've stayed home tonight."
- His only cousin is Janet. She's bossy, arrogant, and manipulative, the complete opposite of him.
- His great-aunt is the famous archaeologist Arizona Joan ("Shows and Tells").
- In The Magic School Bus to the Rescue: Forest Fire, he has an uncle named Alex, who is a firefighter at a national park.
- He mentions his sick grandmother in "Holiday Special". Assuming because his mother is already with her, she's his maternal grandmother.
- Arnold is the shy kid in Ms. Frizzle's class.
- His middle name, Matthew, is revealed in Ms. Frizzle's Adventures: Medieval Castle.
- His favorite color is orange, unless it's on his skin. ("Goes Cellular")
- He is Jewish. ("Holiday Special")
- Bruce Degen mentioned that a friend of his son's was the original model for Arnold.
- Two things make him sneeze: pollen and pepper. ("Goes to Seed")
- He loves the cold weather, mainly because this means he gets hot cocoa. ("In the Arctic")
- The book The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System reveals that he weighs 85 pounds when he did the fortune scale inserts. Phoebe also mentions that in The Magic School Bus Explores the Human Body CD-ROM.
- While crushes are only hinted at, he's had affection shown to him for and from four girls: Wanda ("For Lunch" (him fantasised himself breaking a record and her hugging him), "Holiday Special" (she was his secret Santa), "Hops Home" (they teamed up), "Meets the Rot Squad" (she imagined herself sitting under a tree with him) and "Gets Charged" (they were cupids at the end of the producer segment)), Phoebe (The opening credits (he held onto her shoulders and she smiled while they were rafting a river of lava) "The Busasaurus" (she swooned over his bravery) and "Goes Cellular" (she helped him when he was orange)), Tiffany ("Wet All Over" (he helped her up and held her hands at the end and blushed)), and even Dorothy Ann ("Gets Ready, Set, Dough" (he hugged her after she and Carlos got them out of the cake), "Shows and Tells" (They were supposed to do a show and tell together, but he managed to do it without her help, and they held up the trophy upon winning the Show and Tell competition) and "Cracks a Yolk" (she kissed him out of gratitude and he proceeded to blush).
- He's the only main kid to have been kissed by another kid around his age. The kiss he received was from Dorothy Ann.
- While he's cautious and nervous about field trips, he hasn't had a phobia revealed, unlike Carlos and Phoebe.
- He flew on an eagle. ("Taking Flight")
- He's been shown to be a big eater with Cheezie Weezies, Sea Wheedies, and Mallowblasters being among his favorite snacks.
- It's possible he had some fight lessons, considering the boxing stance and martial arts he uses in "The Busasaurus".
- He doesn't like the smell of gasoline. ("Revving Up")
- In the TV show and books, he has red hair, but in other media such as games and artwork, he has blonde hair. The same applies to Janet.
- He is mentioned a lot of times in the producer segments.
- In the Spanish dub, his name is Arnoldo. In the German dub, his name is Andy.
- He and Tim are the only main kids in the original series to have had their voice actors changed in the 2nd season. Arnold had been voiced by Amos Crawley in the 1st season. He was voiced by Danny Tamberelli in the 2nd-4th seasons due to Amos going through puberty after production for the 1st season ended and sometime before the 2nd season was in voice production, his voice was already too deep for him to continue voicing Arnold. The difference between the two voices is that Amos is Canadian, and Danny is American.
- His second voice actor, Danny Tamberelli, also played Little Pete in The Adventures of Pete & Pete. He would later move on to working as a cast member of the sketch comedy show All That, and even later voiced/mocapped Jimmy in the Grand Theft Auto V.
- In the last few episodes of the original series, Arnold's voice was noticeably getting deeper and nearly teenager-like despite being 8-9 like everyone else in his class. The reason for this is because Danny was starting to go through puberty at the time.
- It's been strangely known for quite some times over the years that fans believe that he bears a strong resemblance to an older character named Wheeler from Cartoon Network's Captain Planet.
|Ms. Frizzle | Fiona Frizzle* | Mr. Ruhle* | Garth Sinew* | Mr. McClean*
|Arnold Perlstein | Carlos Ramon | Dorothy Ann | Janet Perlstein** | Jyoti Kaur* | Keesha Franklin | Mikey Ramon** |
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The Scammer is using the name Ashley Branson She claims to be an American from the Houston, Texas area, and was born in Chicago,Illinois on July 19,1979.She claims to have a daughter, Nicole, age 5, born in Houston ,Texas,on 14, November ,2010. She came to me on my Linked In Business (JANUARY 11, 2015) and asked to connect.
As the story goes, she was lured to South Africa, by a South African geologist named Scott Van Riebeck. He is in his 30's and is from Red Bud.
She fell in love and had Nicole, while he was on contract in Houston to Shell Oil. In 2013, they came to South Africa, where she brought her 8.5 million USD fortune she received after her fathers death in 2010.
Her business was set up in Sandton as AARA Commercial Properties PTY. She used 7.5 million to purchase 50 acres of land in Sandton for her project, a ZED Environmental and Energy friendly Apartment complex.
She used 1million for expenses but had the account in Scotts name because she was on a Visitor's Visa.(copy of Visa given) As it turned out, Scott was married with children. Once she learned this, she argued with Scott, and he tried to kill her and stole the 1 million leaving her stranded at the Holiday Inn, on Rivonia Road, in Sandton.
She furnished me with 2 passports, one US and one British. Also, she has given me a British drivers license. The pictures on the passports are of Antonia Iacobescue(US Passport), a Romainian Model and singer, and a Saudi Princess family name of Al Taweel( British Passport).The picture on the drivers license is unverified, and the number given on the Drivers license is wrong.The 2 Embassies or Consulates in Sandton, South Africa will not verify these documents with out written permission from Ashley.
She gave me a copy of her land sale, which is suspicious, and a Deposit Slip from ABSA Bank to Capitec Bank for the Sale of her land to a South African Real Estate Group.The Deposit slip was for 102,111,755 Rand. The Real Estate Group does not exist , and their phone number is not valid.
Neither Capitec Bank or ABSA will verify if the deposit slip is real.
To date, I have lost over 36,000 USD to Money Grams and Western Union, plus a Iphone I sent.
I have found a Private investigation company, named IRS Forensic Investigations, who claim they can find and prosecute her and others in the scam, based on south African Law. IRS was referred to me by the Embassies.
She claimed her love and even spoke to me by phone I sent many times, and before phone. I have seen her via Face Time. I believe the person I have spoken to and seen is also a fraud. There are 8 women who pick up the money, and I have their names.
The money was sent for daughters hospital bills, help her pay expenses, and to set up various accounts to get money back to US.
When I get on my feet, I plan to use IRS to find her and prosecute under South African Law.
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It's been almost a year since the Brexit vote and the hangover from that event is already having an impact on young musicians today. Step up Matt Maltese, the 20-year-old crooner whose breathtaking and sweeping indie ballads make nods to the current political landscape and might just become the soundtrack to the apocalypse – if he has it his way, that is…
So what's your single 'As The World Caves In' all about then?
"It's inspired by this idea of Donald Trump and Theresa May having a final night on Earth, clicking the red button and then enjoying ravenous lovemaking. In these times, I felt I could be as ridiculous about the situation as possible. But it's sweet in some ways as well, so I'd like to think if the world ended that way a few lovers would be listening to this song as it all crumbles."
Has the ominous turn our world has taken helped you find inspiration?
"I like to think I've always had good observations of the world, but in my writing I've found that I've developed a dark humour recently, which you need to have right now. If you're a compassionate person you can't help but want to talk about everything going on in the world in some way."
What kind of influence has producer Hugo White [The Maccabees] had on your most recent material?
"The first song we did together was the single 'Vacant In The 21st Century' last year, and it felt like quite a nice departure from everything else I'd done. Getting the big rock treatment with drums and guitars was definitely alien to me at the time. Although if I'm not able to try out different extremes now, then when can I? In the past I've left most of my recordings pretty sparse, but I think it was more just laziness than anything else."
'Brexit pop' appears in your Twitter bio – is that how you'd describe your music?
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Live: O2 Institute, Birmingham (June 22), O2 Academy, Glasgow (June 23), O2 Academy, Newcastle (June 24), (all with The Maccabees)
For Fans Of: Father John Misty, Leonard Cohen
Strange But True: Maltese used to be a bit of a wheeler-dealer, buying and reselling wholesale record collections on Gumtree and discovering artists he hadn't heard before, such as Pulp.
Best Track: Even If It's A Lie // His first release, this hushed and intimate love song allows his stunning songwriting to come to the fore.


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I would recommend using at least a 10hp pump. I tend to recommend Busch or Becker vacuum pumps. The hp to vacuum isn't related due to the type of vacuum pump. There are different types and some require a more powerful motor.
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We run screw down vacuum pods on our MDF table almost exclusively. The MDF spoil board is just for screwing down the pods, not for through vacuum. We use 3/4" thick PVC pods I made about 15 years ago and have yet had to replace. The pods are oval shaped, about 5" long and 1 1/2" wide, 2 1/2" wide and 3 1/2" wide for different parts holding. The PVC is available from McMaster-Carr. Round 1/4" closed cell gasketing is inserted into a 3/16" slot around the perimeter of each pod. They are also available from McMaster-Carr. I made the pods right on the CNC.
For a pump I currently run a 5hp Gast pump on a 30 gallon tank. However for years I ran this system with a 3/4 hp Gast pump and a new and "empty" propane grill tank for vacuum storage. A large volume of air pull is not nearly as important here as inches of mercury pulled. I believe the 3/4 hp Gast pump is still available for under $100 from Surplus Center in MN. You will need to add a starting capacitor and a pressure switch but both are available at reasonable prices from Surplus Center. A large volume of air is not necessary because you are only removing air from the manifolds, 1/4" tubing and the small space between the top of the pod and the bottom of the wood.
I had a local welding shop put end caps on two 4' lengths of square tubing which I then drilled and tapped for valves - one on either side of the CNC act as manifolds. I run 1/4" tubing from quick connect fittings on each valve to a quick connect fitting tapped into the end of each of the pods. A roll of masking tape hangs on a hook on the end of the CNC for taping the tubing down to the table surface.
Parts positioning is the last part of this equation. I used to draw the parts with a magic marker we keep in T1 on the CNC. We stretch a sheet of 6' wide brown kraft paper over the entire table surface for drawing. We get this from the local cardboard factory as roll ends. We would screw the pods down between the magic marker lines and then put our wood blank in place. If you looked straight down and couldn't see the line we knew the router would cut the part. Now we use an S-L Laser for parts placement but still keep the magic marker in T1 for other uses. This is an incredibly simple to build and efficient to run system. We've cut thousands of our curved moulding blanks with this system over the years.
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To contributor B: Why would you use this system instead of a pod and rail machine?
From contributor B:
I've never used a pod and rail machine (Point to Point I believe) but have seen plenty of them. The downsides I see are: First - I have my CNT Motion router and it does everything we need fast and efficiently. I could never get a large machine that does not dismantle into our shop space and I think that would rule out most any Point to Point. Also the CNC sits on a wood floor and the all-aluminum CNT machine is ideal given the weight limitations.
Second: My S-L Laser shoots the laser lines down onto the surface of the router. With a Point to Point I think we would have difficulty with this process.
Finally: With the flat MDF table surface we can screw the pods down anywhere - even put three right together within an inch or less of each other if we need. This might be an issue trying to do it on a Point to Point.
From contributor A:
Thank you for taking the time to explain Contributor B. Being able to place the pods so close together makes perfect sense. Does your router have a taller z than normal?
From contributor D:
Which model laser did you get? Do you mind me asking the price? Did it integrate smoothly with your router? Their website didn't give a lot of info, and I'm confused about one thing. If the laser projects the line on the spoilboard so you can set the pods, doesn't the position of the line change when you add the 2" part to the pods? Do you need to reset because of the 2 3/4" height difference between spoil board and the top of your blank? I hope this makes sense. Also, can you project more than one part at a time?
From contributor H:
The question shows perfect sense and a clear understanding on your part of what is involved. The laser has no direct integration with the CNC control. It is an independent product with its own software package. It runs from the same Windows PC as the router control software but like any other Windows program you just switch between windows.
I picked up my unit as a leftover demo so I acquired it for about 40% off. I looked for a long time before finding this deal and consider myself lucky to have found it. Even with this purchase situation S-L Laser was very helpful in the setup, even giving me a call on the weekend to make sure the installation was going along okay.
The laser program gives you a lot of setup options so you can arrange the screen to meet your needs. I have individual on-screen buttons that correlate to the wood thickness we are placing on top of our 3/4" thick pods. When setting up we first "put the laser on the table" and mount the pods between the projected moulding lines. Then we shift the laser to the top of the wood and set the wood blank on top of the pods. A single mouse click is all it takes to make the change.
You can indeed project more than one part at a time. You are limited by the total number of arcs and lines the laser can keep on the table without them beginning to blink on and off. The laser is fast but it can only do one arc or line segment at a time. If you have a circle or square for example it is so fast you would never see the fact that one segment has turned off while it projects the next segment. It continues around the square or circle repeatedly which makes it look like the entire object is always on.
However if you have a 4x8 sheet with dozens of parts drawn it will project one at a time and you might have to wait a half second for the first one to light up again. When we have large sheets like that we will typically either break it into two or three laser files or just project the four corner images to position the sheet. The laser is also plenty bright but in situations like that it can be helpful to turn the room lights off. I'm not sure of the model number of my unit but it is the standard sized unit - about 20" long and 12" high and 6" thick.
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From contributor B:
We're at around 9 1/2" Z-axis clearance with the 3/4" spoil board on the table.
From contributor D:
If there's no integration between laser and router, how does the laser know where to put the part? Are you nesting in the CAD software? Our router has its own nesting program. We just load dxf files and then manipulate them at the router.
From contributor B:
Both the CNC and the laser reference off of x0y0 on the CNC table. When I apply a router bit to a tool path with Enroute I also apply a laser "bit" path. Both the physical router bit and the laser line follow the same cutting edge.
I've never used it but I think the S-L Laser may also read dxf files. If I'm correct then whatever manipulation you do at the router would have to be duplicated in the S-L Laser software.
From contributor S:
I posted a similar question last year and followed Contributor B�s advice and built some out of 30mm gray PVC board. They have worked well. We did some really tall pods (4") to give tool clearance from the tooling hanging over the edge and the air lines. We used our CNC to machine them of course. For fixed jigs we have machined pods out of MDF and then sealed them with Titebond glue on the top, bottom, and edges.
From the original questioner:
I think the higher clearance would be desirable for my intended use doing entry door cope and stick with shaper tooling on an arbor.
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Madame Death's dressed all in black and seated next to a battered metal table. We do not look at her, or touch her, or do anything else to acknowledge her. For her part, she says nothing, but only watches our circle while we partake in the first communion of the night: water and crackers, nothing else.
We chew on this meager harvest, and for a moment, at least, we forget that we stand in the backyard of a house in St. Louis, Missouri, a house with electricity, heat, and more food waiting in the kitchen than we could possibly eat in one night. The ritual takes us to a darker place, a hungry place, a pit in our collective unconscious that knows that the coming months bring a time want and death. We know that we travel through a gate tonight, a gate on the road between bountiful autumn and desperate winter, and the gate is called Samhain.
For me, this Samhain cuts deeper. I expect it is the same for the rest of Sabbatsmeet, too – Sabbatsmeet being a group of covens and unattached Witches that share the festivals together. I have been a part of one of those covens, Pleiades, since I was born. We range from infants – little Julian, less than a year old – to retirees. Most of us have been a part of Sabbatsmeet for decades. This is my family, the same or more so than my legal relatives. And this year, our family has been visited by Madame Death.
"We have come to the part of the ceremony where we remember the dead," my father says. He sets the cup and the plate, now barren even of simple grain and water, on the battered table. "Speak their names, and remember them."
I don't recognize most of the names spoken: people who were known and loved by someone within our circle, but who were not of the circle themselves. Sometimes we mention someone better known: a writer, or a musician. (Someone says "Whitney Houston," and the circle goes quiet save for a few badly-suppressed snickers.) But we all knew the name that hung heaviest on our hearts.
"Barb," says my father, the first name called.
Madame Death came to her this year. She arrived after a lengthy correspondence, the culmination of many years of cancer. We had barely seen her in years – her health had been too poor, and she had lived too far away, to travel to St. Louis for the sabbats. But still, we missed her – she had been ours, and now, she was gone. Her absence felt like January wind through a broken window.
I do not cry in the moment's silence that follows. Instead, just as Barb's name is called a second time, a memory floods in…
Another Samhain, more than a decade ago. I was 13, perhaps. There was no traditional ritual that year, but instead a sort of haunted house… We wandered through the halls of a familiar place made strange, encountering forms we knew and personalities we did not. I can't remember the things they said anymore, except for one.
I remember walking into the bedroom, lit in sensuous, dangerous red. A woman with wild auburn hair sits on the bed, dressed all in black. She smiles, and it's Barb's smile, but possessed by the spirit of the night. She curls a finger, beckoning me to come closer.
"Oh, Groucho," she says. "I've been waiting all night for you…"
My mind fills with the echo of Barb's voice, a voice never to be heard again.
For many of those around me, I am sure the pain of Barb's death comes from the memory of their time together – the years of shared experience, inside and outside the ritual, that make up a friendship. It's not quite the same for me, being younger, a child of the second generation of Sabbatsmeet. I loved Barb, but I knew her entirely from Sabbatsmeet. I knew of her life outside – that she was a foster mother and a social worker, for example – but I knew her from Wicca. And her death, the third loss our circle had suffered in as many years, forced me to confront an inescapable truth: our family was aging. Some day Madame Death would come to my elders. Someday I would call their names at Samhain.
When we are finished with the calling, my parents tell us to join hands and close our eyes. I take their hands, feel the bones of their fingers twined into mine.
I doubt it would do much good to describe my meditation-visions; they were largely darkness, a dance between night and the ritual fire. Sometimes I thought I could see some of those we had lost: Tom, or Kurt, or Image. Once I thought I saw Barb, dressed forever in the Samhain black of memory. But mostly I felt the heat of the fire, and the cold of the air, and the warmth of my family's hands pressed to mine.
My father's voice called me back to consciousness. "Look now," he says, "Look upon the true gift of Death."
Madame Death opens her black robe. Beneath her hood, she is a redheaded woman, smiling. In her lap sits a serene infant – little Julian.
Because Madame Death is also Madame Life, my father explains, because every act of destruction leads to space for creation to happen, because without loss there can be no magic – and to most Wiccans, all of this will, of course, be old hat. You will have heard this all before, in books and speeches and rituals. But it's good to be reminded of it on Samhain, reminded of why, to Wiccans, this is the most important night of the year.
I appreciate that, but it's what my father says next that strikes me clean to the heart.
"In twenty or thirty years, some of us will be gone, and it will be Julian standing here, saying our names." He pauses. "And that is a good thing."
The current narrative in the United States, at the moment I write this, is that the nation has begun to change, that the dominant culture of white suburban Protestantism has begun to give way towards something more diverse. I can't say how true that is. Life here in Missouri still feels quite entrenched in the culture the media pundits tell me has begun dying away.
But still. I look at Julian, with the serious eyes and the inviting cheeks, Julian, who is the child of my brother in Coven Pleiades, Julian, whose father and father's father have stood in this circle before him. I look at this child, and in him I see everything I have ever been given and everything I have it in me to give. I look at him, and I see the future of our religion. Even more important than our religion, I see the future of our family, of us.
Someday my parents will be dead. Someday I will, too. Someday Julian will be an old man, and if I am lucky, he will call my name at Samhain. Someday Julian himself will have taken the hand of Madame Death, and some other child, a child whose face I can barely imagine now, will be standing in the circle that her great-grandparents once knew.
We drink at last the second communion, the honey wine and delicious cakes, singing "Hoof and Horn" as we pass the cup and plate from hand to hand. We remember the dead, but we celebrate the living.
In the lap of Madame Death, the little baby stares at the ritual fire, and then lets out a sharp and vital shout.
It is a good thing.


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The short film shows dancers, dogs and even mini-drivers making their way onto the frozen but hazardous Black Lough during the Big Freeze of 1963.
The driver in question was PG McQuaid, a wealthy bookmaker and successful entrepreneur, who was doubtless convinced he was taking no risk at all, a fact confirmed by the man who actually owned the one year old car in question, his eldest son Terry.
According to a newspaper report at the time, McQuaid accepted a £10 bet that he would drive his Mini Minor across the lough.
"Skating was in full swing at the weekend at the Black Lough, Dungannon, and the novelty attracted a large crowd", went the report. "It was, however, noticeable that the number of skaters was much smaller than in former years, Amongst those participating was 84- year old Mr Bob Benson and it delighted the crowd to see him doing the figure 8 with all his former verve.
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"Spectators lifted the car bodily over the embankment near the sluice gates and "Honest P.G" as he is known to all and sundry, crossed over amid much excitement and applause. His performance was televised by U.T.V. and shown on the Monday evening programme."


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Meanwhile, two individuals grew up on humble farms in Kentucky and Oklahoma, found their way to one another in St. Louis, and discovered they shared a lifelong passion for family, service, and one another. Jasmine and Hugh cared for seven children in a busy, noisy home with never enough money or time—but they always managed to donate dollars, belongings, blood, and time in balance with family life. Once their seven children dispersed to college, careers, and families of their own—now stretched from New York to Los Angeles—the two elders got going in fulltime service: hospice and hospital counseling, prison ministry, food and clothing banks, Habitat for Humanity, and the Dayton International Peace Museum.
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Around the House | August 16, 2016
Welcoming a new baby into your life is one of those amazing experiences that completely changes the way you live. As soon as you know your family is expecting a new member, it's time to start making some home organization plans to make sure everything is ready for his or her arrival into the world. Whether this means preparing the nursery by de-cluttering or figuring where you'll put all of baby's "stuff", the sooner you start planning, the better.
Although babies themselves don't take up a lot of room, all of their belongings and supplies certainly do! You may be somewhat limited on nursery storage space, so getting creative will be an essential part of your planning. After you've chosen what room will be the nursery, whether that room is currently serving as a guest room or your walk-in closet, packing up the items and removing them is the first step you need to take. You should consider renting a self-storage unit to store these excess belongings until you have more time to make decisions about where they'll now go in your home.
Here are a few easy nursery storage solutions to keep in mind as you're preparing for your new little one:
Less is more
It might be tempting to purchase all the latest and greatest baby-related items all at once, but remember, in the beginning all you'll really need is a crib, dresser and a rocking chair. Try to avoid cluttering up the room with excess furniture before you even bring the baby home. Or, at the very least, find furniture that can grow with the baby; options like cribs that convert into toddler or twin-size beds can help save on space- and on money.
Use the space available
Even if your nursery is on the smaller side, you can make good use of the space you do have. Purchase under bed storage drawers or under bed storage boxes that can fit under the crib and hold clothing, supplies, or toys. Install extra bars in the closet for hanging clothes or purchase baskets to store items on the top shelf.
Go vertical
Another creative nursery storage solution is to utilize vertical space. In other words, hanging shelving on the walls to hold books and toys is not only practical, but it looks nice, too!
Look for storage furniture
Under bed storage drawers or boxes are one great option, but you can also look for furniture that doubles as storage. For example, using a lower dresser as a changing table, an ottoman in front of the rocking chair that can hold extra blankets or supplies, or bookcases can all provide extra nursery storage.
Stay organized within the nursery
Designate stations around the nursery to help you stay organized. For example, you can have an area specifically for nursing or feeding, one for changing, one for sleeping, etc. Keep everything you need for a late night feeding or changing in one select spot.
Personalize the space
Finally, it's important that the nursery is not only practical and organized, but also that it has some personalized touches. Consider framing your sonogram photos or copies of the baby's hand and footprints after he or she is born and hang them on the wall or on a shelf. Use warm, neutral colors with pops of bright shades throughout to make the room inviting.
Keep in mind, with all of the suggestions mentioned above, safety comes first! Make sure all furnishings are safe and secure and you have identified all potential safety issues such as dressers or bookshelves which may tip or fall. If you have any doubt, just keep it simple, safe and secure!
As mentioned above, renting a self-storage unit is a great nursery storage solution for homeowners. Not only will it help immediately create more storage space in your home, but you can also utilize it to store items you'll need for the baby in the future. Maybe you have clothing hand-me-downs from friends or family members that won't fit for several months, for example. Or, perhaps you hit some great sales and purchased toys or furniture you'll need as the baby gets older. All these items can be stored in your self storage unit until you need to access them.
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