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ASPEN – Aspen Skiing Co.'s Hi-Fi Concert Series will get off to a hot start. Opening the series for the 2012-13 season is the Rev. Horton Heat, a Texas-based trio that plays a modern, punk-fueled take on old-school rockabilly. The band, led by singer-guitarist Jim Heath, is set to play a free show at 6:30 p.m. Saturday on the Gondola Plaza.
The Rev. Horton Heat formed in Dallas in the 1980s, began recording for Seattle's Sub Pop label and came to prominence with its second album, "The Full Gospel Sounds of the Reverend Horton Heat." The group's latest project is the concert DVD "25 to Life," recorded in 2010 at San Francisco's Fillmore Auditorium.
The Hi-Fi Concert Series concludes with the annual Core Party in downtown Aspen, which this year expands to two nights, March 29 and 30. Scheduled for March 29 is March Fourth Marching Band, a theatrical brass band from Oregon. The following night will be Grouplove, an indie rock band from New York City.
Additional Hi-Fi concerts will be presented Jan. 25, during the Winter X Games, on the Gondola Plaza, and Feb. 16 and March 22 in Snowmass Base Village, with acts still to be announced.
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Brent Musburger, Jesse Palmer will be SEC Network lead voices
Brent Musburger and Jesse Palmer will team in the booth for the SEC Network when it launches this fall, the network announced Wednesday.
The two reached agreements with ESPN, which has a 20-year agreement with the SEC through 2034 to operate the SEC Network, and will call their first game on the Thursday, Aug. 28 matchup between Texas A&M and South Carolina in Columbia.
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"Brent Musburger is a cultural icon who has been guiding fans through many of sport's most spectacular moments for decades," ESPN executive VP John Wildhack said in a release. "His big-game performance and unmistakable style will elevate our football coverage on the SEC Network. Serving as the definite play-by-play voice for this major network launch represents an exciting new chapter in his legendary career and reinforces our commitment and investment in the SEC Network."
Musburger spent more than 20 years with ABC and ESPN.
"I'm delighted to be staying with ESPN, thrilled to be able to call the best football conference in the nation every week and am really looking forward to working with Jesse, who I covered while he was at Florida," Musburger said. "Jesse has tremendous football knowledge, knows this league very well and does his homework. He has a tremendous future in this business."
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Palmer said he's excited about working with Musburger.
"I am honored and humbled at the rare opportunity to help launch a national network of this magnitude and to do so alongside, Brent, a legend within the sport and the industry," Palmer said. "Playing in the SEC represented four of the greatest years of my life and I feel incredibly fortunate to now have the opportunity to cover this great conference. Year after year, their on-field success continues the conference's standard of excellence and their passionate fan base is second to none."
The SEC Network will televise about 45 SEC football games, more than 100 men's basketball games, 60 women's basketball games and 75 baseball games while also featuring studio shows, signing day and pro day coverage, among other things.

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Exercise and Longer Periods
Exercise is no longer blamed for causing longer periods, increasing blood clots or increasing the risk of cramping. In fact, exercise is now understood to be the perfect antidote to each of these common complaints during menstruation. If you have severe cramping, heavy bleeding, periods which last longer than seven days or large blood clots, consult with your doctor for evaluation as these symptoms may be a sign of more serious health problems.
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Exercise helps promote uterine contractions during normal menstruation. Uterine contractions are the body's way of expelling unwanted tissue each month so that the body can create a fresh lining for a fertilized egg to implant in during the next menstrual cycle. Heavy bleeding during a menstrual cycle is most common in women who have had a previous pregnancy due to additional folds in the uterus. For women with heavy cycles, they may find that their bleeding increases during strenuous exercise. These women may wish to reduce their exercise to lighter forms of physical activity, such as swimming or yoga, during their heaviest days. There is no need to stop exercise completely simply due to a heavy flow.
Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for menstrual cramps which cause dull throbbing pain in the lower back and abdomen 1. Discomfort from dysmenorrhea can range from slightly annoying to severely painful. Exercising during your period can greatly reduce cramping and pain caused by dysmenorrhea. Gentle stretches, such as those utilized in yoga and Pilates can provide much relief from this type of menstrual pain. This symptom may be caused by endometriosis or uterine fibroids, so consult with your doctor for proper evaluation.
Exercise not only has the ability to reduce cramping, but it can also reduce the amount of time typically experienced during menstruation. Because exercise increases uterine contractions, it helps the body to rid itself of unwanted menstrual lining more quickly. While this may initially increase the amount of blood on the heavy days of your flow, regular exercise during your period can shave off the total duration of your period 3.
Exercise which calls for straining or squatting may increase sudden gushing as blood is expelled during your period. Take precautions with appropriate levels of protection in your sanitary care to avoid embarrassing stains and change tampons or pads frequently during exercise for peace of mind.
Post natal bleeding, the period after giving birth, is different than the phase experienced during a typical period. Post natal bleeding occurs at the site where your placenta was located in the uterus during pregnancy. As this wound heals after birth, sudden gushing, extended bleeding times or large blood clots are an indication that you are over-doing your activity and should slow down your physical pace until completely healed from the birthing process. Consult with your midwife or OBGYN for instructions about exercise in the postnatal period.
- The American Holistic Medical Association Guide to Holistic Health: Healing Therapies for Optimal Wellness; Larry Trivieri Jr.
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- The American Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Maintenance and Repair; Steve Vickery and Marilyn Moffat
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This course provides training in fast rescue boats (FRB) and is based on the provisions of chapter A-VI/2 table A-VI/2-2 of the STCW Code. Course content in accordance to the Model course 1.24.
This course covers training in the mandatory minimum requirements for the issue of certificates of proficiency in fast rescue boar. as specified in STCW Code. Course participants will be competent to operate fast rescue boat during or after launch.
They will also be able to operate a fast rescue boat engine and manage survivors and fast rescue boat after abandoning ship. Participants will know the correct use of all locating devices, including communication and signalling apparatus and pyrotechnics, how to apply first aid to survivors and the actions to take to preserve the lives of those in charge.
Content: Knowledge, understanding and proficiency in accordance with IMO Model Course 1.24
Approval: Course is approved by Estonian Maritime Administration
Accommodation: if you require so, we shall arrange hotel for you. The hotel is high quality 3 star SPA hotel. Hotel fee is 45 EUR per night single room, breakfast included. Transfer to training centre and back to hotel is complimentary.
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Various theoretical and practical aspects of a pressure-sensitive system for the measurement of gas temperatures in gas-turbine-engine combustion chambers are analyzed. An experimental setup was operated under controlled conditions of temperature, weight flow, and wall temperature.
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Most relaxing vacation EVER!
This was the most relaxing weekend my husband and I have had in a very long time. The cottage is adorable! It is in a good, almost secluded location with very little traffic. It was very clean and was decorated so well. I must say that our favorite part is the huge front porch. We sat on the front porch every night listening to the creek flowing. There is absolutely no way that you can't relax here. The nature and scenery around the house is amazing. It was so serene and peaceful and we have already planned to come back next fall. Truthfully, neither my husband or I wanted to leave! As for the rental process, it was so easy and Brenda was so nice and helpful. The directions and suggestions were a huge plus! Thank you so much for sharing your cottage with us. It is definitely our new favorite vacation spot and we can not wait to return!
Stefanie & Scott, Thomasville, NC , Oct 2019
Nice Getaway
The Cabin was a great place to stay for our family. It had everything we needed to be our home away from home for a few days. There's no trouble accessing it without a 4x4 vehicle, and it is close enough to Wal-Mart and restaurants to have access to everything we needed while still feeling like we were off the grid. I liked hearing the sound of the creek every time I went outside and the kids loved running around in the grassy area behind the house and seeing the butterflies on the flower bushes in front. Nearby access to the Blue Ridge Parkway means there's plenty to enjoy in reasonably close proximity to the house and Brenda has provided great instructions and recommendations to make things easy on guests.
Dean, Raliegh, NC, Sept 2019
It felt like a home
We loved our stay at the cottage - it felt like a home away from home. There is great outdoor space and the interior is charming as well.
We had everything we needed, and really appreciated having a cozy home base!
Cassie, Winston Salem, NC, May 2019
Hammock time & hummingbirds
Our family had a wonderful time attending the Fire On The Mountain event. The house was perfect. It was clean, quiet, and very close to Spruce Pine, NC. We loved lying on the hammock and sharing the front porch with the Humming Birds. We look forward to returning in the future!
Bradley, New London, NC, April 2019
Wonderful retreat...quaint & cozy!
Such a wonderfully remodeled home. We just settled in & it felt so cozy and homey. Great area for sitting outdoors. You can hear the creek feel the breeze. The road is GREAT for car watching...several car clubs cruised by...it was so exciting.
Wanda, New London, NC, Oct 2018
Cottage is colorful and charming
This cottage is colorful and charming and perfect for our family of four. It is cleverly decorated with many sweet vintage items that make the cottage homey and welcoming. Because the kitchen was very well stocked, we were able to cook a lot of meals there, which we enjoyed. The porch has a wonderful hammock and chairs to allow one to sit outside and enjoy the sound of the creek nearby. Although we didn't use the fire pit, it was a beautiful walk back to the site. Communication from the owner was quick and thorough, and the cottage had everything we needed. Plus it was clean and smelled fresh. There were even fresh flowers on the counter! Beds were very comfortable. As you can imagine, the roads around that area are very steep and windy, so take your time and enjoy the scenery (if you are lucky enough to be the passenger!).
Erika, Apex, NC, July 2018
Whispering Creek Cottage is a lovely place to stay. It's peaceful, inspiring, and beautifully decorated. The porch is a perfect spot to curl up with a book and listen to the stream, and the host is very gracious and kind. We will definitely return!
Amber, Charlotte, NC, April 2018
The house was fantastic! It was in a great location with amazing touches.
Many small things in the kitchen were already stocked which really gave it a great vibe.
Spencer, New South Wales, Australia · December 2017
Wife and I spent a nice winter weekend over new years and loved the place. It was convenient to Linville Gorge where we did some hiking and located centrally so that we were able to do some driving and see NC Mountain in the Winter. What a treat. Cottage was well stocked with necessary items (garbage bags, TP and linens). Very cozy and the lack of wifi was no big deal, just added to the relaxation.
The Hicks Family, Willow Spring, NC, Dec 2017
What an amazing little cottage to get away from the high pace of normal life. Cottage was stocked with everything one would want. Although the walk to the fire pit was a wee bit treacherous, it was marvelous to be able to sit around a fire with the sounds of nature and the cute little stream running through the property. Definitely a hidden gem. Thanks for allowing us to share your piece of this amazing world.
Graham, Mooresville, NC · October 2017
We very much enjoyed our stay. The cottage has everything you need. There is a very well equipped kitchen and bathroom. Everything was very clean and welcoming as we arrived. It's a romantic spot in the mountain with a little creek next to it, ideal for older children to go on an adventure. We very much enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the Hummingbirds. We definitely recommend this cottage and would book it again.
Sandy & Family, Pittsburgh, PA, Aug 2017
I can't say enough about this adorable little cottage, it was absolutely perfect for our vacation. Brenda hasn't missed a single detail in decorating the cottage, it really felt like home. The location is convenient and easy to find, but still felt very private and tucked away. The bed in the master bedroom is super comfortable. The kitchen literally had everything we needed and then some. We loved that there was a washer and dryer available. The front porch is great, we spent a lot of time in the hammock listening to the creek. We would love to stay here again. Thank you Brenda!
Barber Family, Aug 2017
Our stay at the cottage was surprisingly warm accommodating and charming. It became difficult to leave the cottage to do other activities for we fell in love with this warmth and every nook and cranny that were abundantly displayed. The details of years past and collection of art. It felt like we had gone back in time with modern conveniences. The porch is so delightful that one can spend most of the evenings just listening to the creek and to nature. They have a wonderful collection of books games and movies that we had never seen. My children and I loved being in the kitchen cooking and spending time as a family. I especially loved doing the dishes in the morning while looking through the window to receive the daily visits of the turkeys that walk about doing their routine morning exercise. Our six days felt longer for the days went by slowly and still we felt we did not have enough time to enjoy its splendor. Although the area does not have Wi-Fi the connection that we made with nature was much better. I am convinced that my kids will never forget that time at Whispering Creek Cottage. Brenda was so accommodating and patient. I was pleased working with you and hope to do so again in the future.
Nina Gregory and Family, Aug 2017
A great cabin close to many sites but sitting on the porch listening to the creek and
watching the hummingbirds, is just what a body needs! Well appointed cabin.
Ms. Nicole, New Orleans, LA, July 2017
We had a wonderful stay at the Whispering Creek cottage. The location was perfect: isolated enough to relax, but not too far from anything we might need. Close to many great waterfall hikes! We loved the decor of the house and spent most of our time watching the hummingbirds on the expansive front porch.
The MacNabbs, Washington, DC, July 2017
Sweet house, great yard with creek, fire pit and a great front porch! I used the house to work on a play I am writing and it was perfect.
Feels secluded yet safe. The furnishings are great and the house is full of things to look at and read.
Murphy, Black Mountain, NC, June 2017
My fiancé and I stayed at the cottage during a long holiday weekend. The place was great. It was very clean and cozy. The kitchen was stocked with
spices and just about everything a cook could ask for. The cottage is tucked away in the mountains, far from the bustle. Perfect for those wanting
to get away from it all. The hammock on the front porch was great too. A nice way to wind down from a day of activities.
Brenda was a great host. She provided lots of information about the cottage and the surrounding area.
She really made everything as painless as possible. We had a great experience and are looking forward to returning one day.
Ryan, Charleston, WV, May 2017
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was decorated so well and sitting on the porch listening to the stream at night was priceless. Our girls loved exploring the woods and stream, so much so, that we had a hard time getting them to leave the cottage. We all loved the fact that there was no wifi and cell coverage, it helped us unplug and just enjoy each other and the experience was that much better. Highly recommend!
Kevin, Lindenwold, NJ, May 2017
Whispering Creek Cottage was warm and welcoming! Your cottage provided our getaway with inspiration and fresh mountain air for bead retreat. We were able to create without any interruptions! We will always remember the whispers of your cottage! Looking forward to returning. Thank you!
Ms. Sanders, Inman, SC, April 2017
We adored our 2nd stay at Whispering Creek.It gave us the much needed chance to reconnect with each other, with our children, and with nature without the distraction of modern interruption. It is truly a magical cottage that lets you forget about the not so great parts of modern life. The anxiety, stress, and ties to insignificant goals disappear allowing for the truly important connections to take over making an unforgettable family vacation that we will never forget. Our boys had a blast here, from lounging in the hammock, to throwing rocks in the creek, and roasting marshmallows in the fire pit. Thank you for sharing this enchanting place with us and allowing us to build these precious memories here with our boys!
The Wootens, Harrison, TN, October 2016
What a cute and adorable restored farmhouse you have. It was obvious that much effort and attention to detail was given in the restoration. I was tempted to sleep out on the porch hammock just to fall asleep to the babbling brook from the side of the house. If it had wi-fi, I think I could've stayed for longer!
We enjoyed our stay! The Gardners, NW Georgia, July 2016
Our recent stay at your cottage was great! We really enjoyed watching the humming birds, it was the most we had ever seen. One time we counted six right around the feeder! We spent a lot of time on the front porch just swinging and rocking. The kids enjoyed the trails and creek. It was a much needed getaway from the city. We were pleasantly surprised how well stocked the cottage was. Thanks!
Jeff & Kristy, Chesapeake VA, June 2016
Brenda and Steven's cottage was the perfect getaway. My girlfriend and I were in desperate need of a break from the city so we made our way to the mountains. Listening to the trickling creek while sitting on the quant hammock truly helped us unwind. While we spent most of our time at the house, when we did venture out to little Switzerland we found the perfect local used book store where there were some great finds. We also made our way out to the linville caverns and falls which were must sees that bring you under the mountain and on top of them. Overall the house was amazing, which is why we spent most of our time there. Cute, clean, and homie this cottage is the place to spend that needed vacation time in the mountains.
William & Chelsea, Ridgeland, SC, April 2016
This was our second stay at Whispering Creek Cottage. We had enjoyed our previous stay, in 2014, so much that when we were planning our 2016 tour of five states, we made sure that we included another stay here. Once again , everything that we wanted was provided and t he bed was the most comfortable of the six that we slept in during our holiday. Although on one night the temperature dropped to below 30° outside we were snug and warm inside. As it is fairly close to Charlotte Airport, our preferred airport, we intend to include it in our next USA holiday in a few years' time.
C & B Henley, Devizes, England, April 2016
My wife and I had a good time and really enjoyed your cottage. I believe my wife used the expression "cute as a button" at least 10 times to describe the overall effect and individual touches. You've done a great job. The Leonard's, Greenville, SC, Nov 2015
Whispering Creek Cottage is an amazingly serene and beautiful step back in time. You will not believe the peace and tranquil setting this cozy cottage offers. Our family enjoyed the beauty of the fall season here and we are aching to return. With easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway,
this cottage is a must for a NC mountain experience! Kassie, Harrison, TN, Oct 2105
Four of us rode our motorcycles almost 300 miles to get here and we stayed for 2 nights. We cooked breakfast both mornings and everything we needed was there. I would definitely consider coming back with my family and renting again. The place was exactly as described on the website and the roads all around the area were great for motorcycles. I highly recommend renting this house if you will be visiting the area and need a place to stay.
Jim, Goldsboro, NC, Sept 2015
We loved this enchanting cottage and would love to return. Didn't want to leave! It rained the entire time we were there and that didn't even interfere with us coming and going and enjoying our stay. The cottage was perfect, comfortable, clean, and had the most wonderful front porch! We found the cottage to be authentic, comfortable, charming and quaint. Brenda was very accommodating, flexible and helpful. One thing that set this cottage apart from others we have stayed in was that it felt like home. The owners had lots of items that we could use had we left anything behind, like books, magazines, condiments, spices, toiletries. We didn't get the feeling that they felt the need to keep everything under lock and key. Out of 5 stars, I give Whispering Creek Cottage 10! Jenny L., Wake Forest, NC, Sept 2015
The listing was exactly as described. The cabin was well stocked and kitchen had everything we could think of to make great meals. The porch setting with rocking chairs and hammock were the best thing about my stay! Loved the small details and antique feel of the cabin!
Harvey, Winston Salem, NC, Aug 2015
We love our peaceful stay at the Whispering Creek Cottage. The cottage was very historic and unique, filled with many intriguing novelties. Staying over the weekend felt like going back in time, but still enjoying 21st century amnesties. Our toddler enjoyed playing in the creek and he also enjoyed sitting by the campfire. This cottage is within minutes to Little Switzerland Inn which has a fantastic restaurant and Emerald Village Gem mine. The temperature for July was fantastic. We would love to stay here again. Seufert, Aiken, NC, May 2015
Our stay at Whispering Creek Cottage was absolutely perfect! The home was so inviting, beautifully decorated and even though over a hundred years old, had all the modern conveniences one would need for a comfortable stay. The wide front porch was perfect for relaxing, and having long conversations with friends. We took advantage of the fire pit deep in the woods, loving the sound on the creek just feet away. The beds were very comfortable. I was a little leery about the second bedroom having a trundle bed, but to my amazement I had the most restful nights sleep! All four of us had the most delightful and extremely peaceful weekend. Our only regret was having to leave. I hope to go back one day, as this home, in so many wonderful ways, was just delightful! Steins, Cornelius, NC, May 2015
This cottage ranks as my all-time favorite get-away. Never felt so at home in a rental. I'm an antique lover, and the cottage was decorated to perfection. In addition to ultra fine decorating, the cottage was relaxing and unpretentious. This place is exceptional. Joanne, Salt Springs, FL, Sept 2014
We have to say that your cottage is fantastic - It is unique in character and charm and has the most welcoming feel when you enter. We instantly felt at home and loved the location, which provided peace and solitude after a hard day's sightseeing. The area has so much to offer which we only caught a snapshot of and would love to return. We could quite happily live there without any hesitation. Cindy, Durham, NC, Sept 2014
My husband and I truly enjoyed our visit. We were celebrating our one year anniversary and it was perfect!! Kim & Ian, Cary, NC, June 2014
My husband and I had a wonderful time at Whispering Creek Cottage. We hope to come back and bring our son with us to enjoy the cottage and all the lovely things to do along the Blue Ridge Parkway. We spent our days out hiking and came home in the evenings to the lovely, quiet cottage. The cottage was very well stocked with basic necessities. We loved the artwork and decor in the cottage. There are many interesting things to look at and we discovered something new every day. We truly enjoyed ourselves at the property and would highly recommend it to others! Carlyn, Blue Mountain, MS, June 2014
What a cool, cute little place right off of the winding mountain road! I was worried it wouldn't feel private being right by the road but never felt intruded on by the scarce amount of cars driving by. If you like the old cabin feel and isolation without giving up too many nice things, this is the place. We arrived as it was getting dark and had no problem finding or getting in to the cottage with the information Brenda gave us. Our first impression of the cottage was dimly lit, but as the energy-efficient bulbs gained brightness the inside started to take on a very "homey" feel. All the colors painted inside are soothing and bright, leaving an older building feeling newer. There are many pieces of art and trinkets adorning the rooms. I was impressed with all the things available to us when we arrived: candles, a variety of toiletries, extra "grubby" towels, food and spices (some leftover from recent guests), starter logs for the firepit (didn't need them), a pie iron or sandwich maker for open fires, utensils, etc. Shower was nice and spacious though and we never ran out of hot water while showering. It was very soothing to be by the bubbling creek, especially when on the front porch or at the fire pit (200ft behind the cottage). We were able to enjoy many restaurants in the surrounding area ("Fresh" a pizza place in Black Mountain & "Knife and Fork" in Spruce Pine) and Asheville is a quick hour and 10min drive! Loved our experience. Unique and Natural. Joel, Chattanooga, TN, Nov 2013
We enjoyed the porch and the hammock; I think everyone took a nap in it at one point. The kids were freaking out at first because there wasn't any cell phone service, but they accepted it quickly. We had some of our family from Spruce Pine over for dinner and they all fell in love with the cottage. This is our #1 place to stay when we visit again. Next time, I am hoping to have one day to just relax at the cottage... no running, just rocking on the porch and listening to the creek whispering. Cheri, Taneytown, MD, June 2013
We really enjoyed our stay in your comfortable cottage. We loved the proximity to the parkway and the quiet, beautiful setting and charming decor. The library you had on the area and on the flora and fauna was above an beyond expectations. We cannot wait to stay there again. Liz, Baton Rouge, Oct. 2012
We enjoyed the stay and thanks very much for the good service that you provided us. The document that describes the location, and surrounding places is a really good one. Sam, Alpharetta, GA, October 2012
Arriving in Marion without any reservations, the chamber of commerce provided us with a list of cabin rentals, since we were once Tampa residence, we thought would give Brenda a call, She was awesome, she informed us that her husband Steve was up at the cottage and that we could drive up and check it out. We were so lucky that it was available and was very reasonable priced! Upon arrival to the cottage, Steve greeted us and showed us around. Whispering Creek Cottage is very clean, quaint, relaxing and very much inviting, the cottage has everything you need when it comes to amenities. Jeff and I enjoyed relaxing down by the fire pit in the evening listening to the rushing creek and enjoying breakfast in the morning out on the front porch. Thanks to Brenda and Steve for providing such a relaxing place to stay! Jeff & Theresa, October 2012
The cottage is cozy, convenient, and very well-appointed. It is a great blend of history and modern conveniences with an artistic flair! The Barbour's, September 2012
Perfect spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and to find peace and solitude. Very relaxing and quiet and with easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway for exploring and day trips. The Thomas Family, September 2012
We had a wonderful visit at the Whispering Creek Cottage. We loved hanging out on the front porch with our 2 little girls. We had fun by the creek and roasting marshmallows each night at the fire pit. We can't wait to come back! The Mann Family, August 2012
Great little place nestled in the woods with an awesome little creek babbling. Good place to escape. It has everything you need. Connie, August 2012
What a wonderful weekend getaway in a charming mountain cabin! We hope to stay here again on our next trip to Little Switzerland! We thoroughly enjoyed the sound of the creek outside of the bedroom window, swinging in the hammock, watching the cars navigate the winding road, and the cabin's quiet yet convenient location. Kristin, June 2012
We very much enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The house was plenty big for a family of four, especially the kitchen, which was very well supplied. We loved the art and decor, very charming. We will have to come back sometime to enjoy our drinks on the porch to the sound of the creek! The Flamers, May 2012
If you want to find a wonderful cozy retreat this early 1900's home has been upgraded very tastefully with modern conveniences, while maintaining the charm of its rustic roots. The owners have done a masterful job providing everything you could need. I can testify to that as I rented for the entire season of 2011. I really enjoyed my stay and will never forget the soothing sound of the creek beside the cabin. Other than not being able to stay longer my only regret was the Jacuzzi tub wasn't operational while I was there. Anyone considering this cabin will enjoy the wonderful atmosphere at the cabin and
the surrounding community. Kris from Tallahassee, FL 2011
This was our first vacation in NC and we chose this cottage after much research and were NOT disappointed. The front deep porch with the rambling creek near by was just a perfect spot to relax, read or swing in the hammock. For us the porch was very important, as we wanted to be close to nature and the setting was post card perfect. The cottage had all the necessary amenities and was cozy and very comfortable. Brenda, you chose some wonderful woven area rugs to create color, flare and interest. Thank you for sharing your home; we were happy visitors. Eileen & Stretch, September 2010
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a weekend getaway. Peaceful and serene setting with numerous activities, beautiful views and several good restaurants close by. The Carmichael's, October 2010
We really enjoyed our stay - just wish it could have been longer. As you know, this trip was a last-minute deal...what luck that I found your adorable cottage available for us! We ate lunch at the Little Switzerland Cafe, which was the best meal of our trip. We had fun on the Blue Ridge Parkway and at the Altapass Orchard. I'm sure we'll be back, and hopefully stay at Whispering Creek Cottage again! The Saidak's, October 2010
Overall, our experience was great. We loved the decor and noticed something everyday that we hadn't seen the day before. You provided rainy day weather entertainment in the form of movies, music and games. The kitchen was well equipped. We found everything we needed. You anticipated about every need in the form of shampoos, soaps, first aid supplies etc. We really were very well pleased and will highly recommend your cottage to others. Thanks for a wonderful few days R&R. The Ham's and Allen's, August 2010
We enjoyed our stay... the cottage was great! We loved the unique touch you put into the home. It really made you feel at home and comfortable and relaxed. You had everything a person could need. It was one of the coolest places we have ever stayed. Everything was very clean. We went panning for emeralds at Emerald Village. I am going to have a ring made. The whole trip was wonderful and we would love to stay at your cottage again. Thank you so much for opening your home to us. The Darr's, June 2010
Everything was fine with the cottage--we really loved it. So peaceful! The Lee's, June 2010
My family greatly enjoyed the peace the cabin afforded. My wife and daughter simply loved the interior of the cabin - you have done a fine job. It is fun and quirky, but still very functional. I would recommend your cabin to anyone staying in the area. I greatly enjoyed the Spruce Pine-Bakersville area, which I had never visited before. We would certainly like to stay at your place again. The Wallace's, June 2010
We had a great time at the Whispering Creek Cottage. We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary there and enjoyed our four days in the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was so peaceful and serene and the weather was great, too! How fortunate we were to have found the cottage on the internet and that there was a vacancy during the time we wanted to stay. Thank you for sharing your cottage with us. It was memorable. The Robinson's, August 2009
This is one of the cutest Cottages I have ever seen. Lazy days are what this place is all about! We enjoyed listening to the running creek as we rocked on the front porch or swinging in the hammock watching the humming birds go back and forth from the lush green oak tree to the whimsical feeders. On the weekend the various styles of motorcycles traveling the winding mountain road was very entertaining. This cottage is not for the five star hotel comfort lovers but if you want to step back in time to a place where life is not about to run you over and you can relax enough to hear the voice of God in your spirit this is the place for you. The cool mountain breezes are awaiting and God's wonderful and not so wonderful ;-) creation is all around! (Everything has it's purpose and sometimes the purpose is to scare me!) Remember it is a 1915 mountain home! When I walked in I was immediately taken back to my grandparents home in the foothills of NC which has long been gone from the family. Come and sit a spell or ride up to Little Switzerland and get on the parkway for breathe taking vistas (beautiful panoramic views) and find out why they call them the Great Smokey Mountains! I look forward to returning in the early spring or late fall! Pattie, August 2009
We had a wonderful and relaxing time. The kids asked the whole time if we could come back. We will be returning. Tiffany & Craig, Aug 2009
Our stay at the cottage was wonderful. My husband wanted to know if we could get a little money back from use of the cabin because we stayed on the porch most of the time!!! I loved the porch. It is like another room & you have it fixed up so cute. Our granddaughter loved the hammock & became an expert at entering & exiting & staying on… She had a great time. We saw wild turkeys there on the property which excited her. Every time I looked out of the kitchen window, I expected to see a deer up on that ridge out back, but never did. I am sure he was there watching me!! Emile & Corky, July 2009
Your North Carolina cabin was a fantastic place to relax and vacation! Such a beautiful interior, marvelous front porch and great fire pit. We grilled dinner several nights, roasted marshmallows, lounged in the hammock, and even fished in the creek. The kids called this cabin 'the best yet!' Thank you so much for the hospitality, I believe we would like to return sometime in the future. Bruce & Jo, July 2009
What can I say about my stay at Whispering Creek Cottage? Well, first and foremost, it was way too short of a stay, second I wish I lived closer, as this is somewhere I should be going at least three to four weekends a year at a minimum. The day I arrived, it was raining very lightly. I unloaded the car, and sat down in the hammock to listen to the rain tapping on the roof and clicking on the leaves of the trees. I quickly fell asleep in the hammock. The house is decorated so comfortably, that I felt right at home. I really enjoyed that I could cook if I wanted to, or simply just bring home take-out from the days sight-seeing. The creek on the side of the house made sleeping a pure joy. On the day I had to leave, I didn't want to go. I felt so at home, so rested, and so peaceful, and leaving meant going into traffic, and back to daily life. Brenda and Steve, I'd like to thank you so much for sharing your wonderful
cottage with me. It has given me a well needed rest away from life's daily stresses and yet awakened artistic side of me.
I look forward to returning there again, hopefully very soon. Billie Jo Bruha, June 2009
My husband and I needed a quick and close get-away from our home to relax and be restored from our busy lives. Whispering Cottage offered just what we needed... quiet and peaceful rest! We LOVED the decor and wonderful front porch. Each morning we woke to the singing of the creek just outside our bedroom window. We WILL return! Wimmers from Charlotte, N.C. 2008
Whispering Creek Cottage is a piece of heaven in the Appalachian mountains. We enjoyed fishing in
the creek for crayfish and then eating our rewards for lunch. At night we sat by the campfire toasting marshmallows. The cottage is equipped with all modern conveniences and plenty of games and reading material for everyone. It's a family friendly place with plenty to do at and around the cottage. Forget about cell phones and the TV, there's no time for either just plenty of time for family fun. Make sure you read the local guide set out by the owners, we especially loved the horse riding which we would have never found by ourselves. Pringle Family, July 2008
I want to let you know how much I enjoyed my stay at your cottage in Little Switzerland, NC. I do not know when the cottage was built but it was most charming and comfortable. The location near the Blue Ridge Parkway was perfect and we were within an hour of many attractions such as the Biltmore Estate in Asheville and Grand Father Mountain in Linville. Your cottage was a delight for relaxing and sightseeing.
I look forward to coming back again. Irwin Baron, August 2007
Thank you so much for sharing your cozy cottage with our family. It was such a comfort to have this beautiful home to come back to after a full day of exploring North Carolina. The kids loved spending the mornings looking for salamanders and crawfish in the creek and picking wild raspberries to top their cereal for breakfast. I loved the large front porch, sitting there watching the birds with the sound of the creek in the background was instant therapy! I think my husband loved all the things we discovered in and around Little Switzerland. We hiked, found local galleries to explore, and met the nicest people in the neighboring towns. I fell in love with the cottage, it became home for us that week. It was the best vacation we have ever had! Chip & Anne, December 2007
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Recently hubby and I have finally gotten round to start planning and organising our will. We have been doing some research and started having some initial conversations with a solicitor recommended by our insurance provider.
The solicitor sent us a checklist of things to think about before he meets us, so we can be ready to run through these key points together with him, which include:
- Who we want as our Executors?
- Who do wish to name as guardians for our children in the event of our death?
- Instructions as to the disposal of your body.
- Gifts of any specific items that you wish to make, e.g. jewellery, ornaments etc.
- How do we wish to dispose of the bulk of your whole estate, after giving any gifts. Will it go to one person or should it be split into shares? What would happen if any of these people die before you, what will happen to their share, e.g. should it go to their children?
Writing a will is rather a depressing process. I think the most depressing bit of it all is the naming of guardianship. I choke up each time I think about it.
You know those movies about parents who die and their children go and live with a family member or close friend? Films like Raising Helen or Life As We Know It or even Harry Potter.
Before I had kids, I use to laugh along with most people over the misadventures of the new guardian who got dumped with these kids unexpectedly. But nowadays, I think more about the parents who died and the children they left behind.
It's extremely painful to think about what would happen to your own children being suddenly being left alone in the world if you happen to die unexpectedly.
Sometimes on the road home from work as we head to pick up Nathan from daycare, we might pass by a car accident, or encounter a clumsy driver who swerves a little into our lane, or get cut off by a rude driver. I always gasp, clutch onto my seat, and immediately start thinking about what would happen to little Nathan if he had to wait and wait and wait for mummy and daddy to come, and who would for once never turn up at the door ever again.
Most people without children would not bat en eye over the fact that these children would naturally go under the care of another family member, close friend or guardian. I mean, what's the big deal right? Death happens sometimes. Someone will look after them. They'll get over it eventually.
But they will not be able to comprehend the tremendous weight and significance of the thousand little things that will be forgotten and overlooked forever…
- Who will know how to cut his peanut butter toast into the triangles exactly the way he likes?
- Who will know how to cut apples into the little munchable cubes perfectly-sized for his little mouth?
- Who will know our clever rendition of "wheels on the bus/tractor/cement truck/dump truck/car-carrier-truck"?
- Who will remember to open the window blinds at 11.45am every Friday to watch the rubbish truck go by?
- Who will know his favourite breakfast cereal combo of Weet-Bix and Cheerios with warm milk in winter and cold milk in summer?
- Who will remember to say grace together before each meal, thank God for each specific dish on the table and bless everyone by name in prayer?
- Who will remember to make sure his cuddly buddies Quack-Quack, Hoot and Bao-Bao are tucked in snuggly next to him in bed every night?
There are probably a thousand other little things which each on it's own seem small and significant, but when put altogether make sense of life as a family… the family my child knows.
So on that same same line of thinking, as sad as this true story is of a young mother who lost her little girl to cancer, this post she wrote made perfect sense in it's own twisted and sad way…
"…Just the other day, the TV was showing a Talent Program in China. One of the contestants was a Mongolian little boy who sang beautifully… He was 10 and he lost both his parents at a tender age. He sang a song to his mommy entitled "The mommy in my dreams". At that moment, it hit me like a thousand waves… I realized all of a sudden that I am so grateful that I am the one who has lost you and not the other way around. It has never occurred to me that you could have been the ones hurting so badly instead. All this while, if there had been a way, I was so determined, so willing and more than prepared to give up my worthless life in exchange for yours. I had prayed fervently, day and night crying out to whoever was in charge of human lives: Take mine instead, please!!! Spare my child, let her live!!! That night, I saw how the little boy was in pain. That night, I remembered my own pain. There was absolutely no doubt that you could have been the one suffering such indescribable pain for the rest of your life... That night, I am oddly and truly relieved that I am the one who has lost you and that I am the one suffering instead. It is such an odd feeling…"
So folks, if you have kids, writing a will is pretty necessary… but do brace yourself for the emotional roller coaster in the process.
You must know from experience that when it comes to picking somebody else to raise your kids, no one seems right. No one is you.
– Lindsay David, Raising Helen


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Socializing and networking at work can be uncomfortable for many of us in our own language – and when English isn't your mother tongue it can be even more stressful!
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This practical seminar is suitable for all professionals needing to grow in confidence when making small talk, socializing and networking in English. By sharing simple tools, practical techniques, and building your confidence, this seminar will help you expand your personal and professional network, and give you more confidence when meeting and making conversation with others. It's easier than you might think!
By the end of this practical seminar you will have:
- thought about how other cultures behave when making small talk, socializing and networking
- reflected on your individual strengths and weaknesses when socializing and networking in English.
- acquired practical tips, tricks and techniques for making small talk, socializing and networking in English.
- learned common diplomatic phrases and approaches for small talk in English
- built a time-saving language toolbox for socializing and networking with international partners.
- grown in confidence when socializing and networking in English
"I fully appreciate that the unpredictability of social and networking events makes some people nervous – and doing it in a foreign language makes it even tougher! Our goal is to give you practical strategies and tips to help you relax and focus on the people you are talking to – and help you worry less about your English."
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B.J. Johnson (left) and Tyler Roberson (right).
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Syracuse, N.Y. — The USA East Coast team lost its final game on Thursday, falling 90-72 to a squad from Helsinki, Finland.
Syracuse sophomore Tyler Roberson scored 12 points and added five rebounds for the losing American team. B.J. Johnson, who had led the team in scoring in three games, did not test his tender ankle vs. Helsinki. Johnson still managed to make the Tallinn Cup All-Tournament Team.
The team played four games in four days. It traveled by ship from Tallinn, Estonia, to Helsinki on the day of its final game. The organizer and coach of the East Coast team, Guy Rancourt, said players were tired from the four-day stretch of games.
The East Coast team went 2-2 on the trip. Johnson and Roberson, seldom used as Syracuse freshman last season, contributed significantly to the team.
"I think any basketball you play in the summertime helps you," SU coach Jim Boeheim said. "I think last summer's trip to Canada really helped Tyler (Ennis) and Jerami (Grant). It was important for them. And this summer's trip for B.J. and Tyler (Roberson) is important because they have to be guys who are main options. That's great for them that they can do that."
The left-handed Johnson, who showed signs of a sweet shooting touch in Canada last summer, blossomed on the overseas trip. He averaged 15.7 points and 4.7 rebounds in three games.
Roberson averaged 11.8 points and 10.3 rebounds in four games. Twice, he registered double-figure rebound numbers.
"That's what he does," Boeheim said. "He can run and rebound and score around the basket."


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Thursday, August 13, 2015
With the unofficial end of summer approaching, the Expedia team analyzed 2014 Labor Day holiday booking data and found that a mere 20% of eventual Labor Day travel accommodations had been booked in July 2014, making Labor Day a top last-minute booking holiday.
Still not sure where to go for Labor Day? Here are the top North America destinations for Labor Day 2015:
Rank Destination
1) Las Vegas
2) New York City – average flight prices down 7%
3) Cancun – average flight prices down more than 10%
4) Orlando – average flight prices down 5%
5) Chicago
6) Los Angeles – average flight prices down 9%
7) San Francisco
8) Miami – average flight prices down more than 10%
9) Seattle
10) Washington, D.C. – average flight prices down 9%
Internationally, Americans are taking advantage of favorable currency exchange rates by cashing in on hotel deals across Europe.
Foreign markets seeing a rise in demand include Barcelona, Spain, where average daily hotel rates in U.S. Dollars are down more than 20%, and Florence, Italy, where average daily rates are down more than 5%. Other popular international destinations for Labor Day 2015 include Paris, London and Rome.
Here are the top International destinations for Labor Day 2015:
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1) Toronto -27%
2) Mexico City -25%
3) Cleveland -22%
4) Houston
5) Paris
To help travelers secure top deals on last-minute Labor Day plans, Expedia is launching a limited time End of Summer Flash Coupon, for 24 hours on August 21 only, offering deep discounts on accommodations.
In six featured destinations, Visitors to Expedia.com will be offered a limited quantity of coupons for an additional 50% off on the Expedia mobile app on select 4 and 5 stars hotels in Las Vegas, Cancun, New York City, Chicago, Paris and Orlando.
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A leave-in conditioning cream for color-treated hair
This four-piece travel hair-care kit from Alterna has everything you need to keep colored hair vibrant and supersoft.
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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: Re: Playlist Handling Alg
From: Daniel Stenberg (daniel_at_haxx.se)
Date: 2002-06-03
On Mon, 3 Jun 2002, Lion Templin wrote:
> It is unreasonable to store the contents of the playlist in memory as a
I don't think we need to store the file name length, simply since it offers
> To store these integers, a useful ADT must be considered. Arrays are not
[ Currently Rockbox runs with 128Kb of heap memory available for malloc() but
Now, I think we should use arrays for this list. Sure, realloc() might cause
According to me calculations, if we assume that there are "weirdos" with 40GB
It would make the song list easily addressable and it would give us a
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Doermann Theater
Beautiful and historic Doermann Theater was built in 1931. This facility is used by the Department of Music, the Department of Theatre and Film, and various University and non-university groups. Located in University Hall on the main campus of The University of Toledo, Doermann Theater is a fully mediated space which includes projection equipment and two large screens on either side of the stage area, as well as professional sound and lighting equipment. This space is also handicapped accessible and includes two lifts into the theatre seating area as well as a lift to the stage. The Theatre was remodeled in 2013 and seats 522 total (501 physical seats + 21 spaces for special needs seating).
Getting Here
Google Map to University Hall and Doermann Theater
Map of main campus with parking areas
Free Parking
NOTE: The lots listed below are not ticketed ONLY on weekends and during UT sponsored concerts and events which will utilize these lots. Parking in these lots at other times may result in a ticket!
The nearest parking to Doermann and University Hall is Area 13. Nearest handicapped parking is in Area 14 (between McKinnon and the Memorial Fieldhouse) and in the lots next to Tucker Hall and behind Libbey Hall. Tucker and Libbey are west of University Hall on Bancroft. All of these parking areas are reached by using Campus Drive just off Bancroft.
Additional parking is available in Areas 1S, 1N and 2. These are the lots that are east of University Hall and can be reached from North Towerview Blvd., just off Bancroft.
To Reserve Doermann Theater contact:
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Daytona International Speedway has partnered with Predator Performance/50+ Racing to create a special ticket package to commemorate the team's participation in the historic 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 28-29.
Brian Johnson, vintage racing competitor and lead singer for popular rock band AC/DC, along with Byron DeFoor will make their first career Rolex 24 start in a Riley Daytona Prototype with past champions Elliott Forbes-Robinson, Jim Pace and Carlos de Quesada.
Available for $59 per ticket, the Predator Performance/50+ Racing ticket package for the Rolex 24 At Daytona includes:
- Two-day infield/grandstand admission (Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday, Jan. 29)
- Exclusive fan forum with Predator Performance/50+ Racing drivers on Saturday morning prior to the start of the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 At Daytona
- Predator Performance/50+ Racing hero card
A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold will benefit the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, a charity chosen by Predator Performance/50+ Racing.
Johnson, a native of England who now resides in Sarasota, has been the lead singer for AC/DC since 1980. The iconic band is one of the highest grossing music groups of all time and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. A racing enthusiast, Johnson competes in vintage races throughout the U.S. when his touring schedule allows.
DeFoor, a Chattanooga, Tenn., businessman, owns and races numerous high-horsepower Can-Am race cars and BMW GT cars.
Rounding out the driver lineup will be three former champions of the grueling twice-around-the-clock challenge. Forbes-Robinson has made 22 Rolex 24 starts and scored overall wins with Dyson Racing in 1997 and 1999. Pace has made 13 Rolex 24 starts and captured an overall victory with Wayne Taylor and Scott Sharp in 1996. A native of Florida, de Quesada is a Rolex Series veteran and captured the GT class win in the 2007 Rolex 24.
Space is limited for the Predator Performance/50+ Racing ticket package. To purchase tickets, call 1-800-PITSHOP or visit www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com
The Rolex 24 At Daytona, the kick-off event to Speedweeks 2012 as well as the international motorsports calendar, showcases the world's best drivers competing against each other lap after lap for 24 hours on Daytona International Speedway's challenging and demanding 3.56-mile road course.
Fans can stay connected with Daytona International Speedway on Twitter (www.twitter.com/disupdates) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/DaytonaInternationalSpeedway).
Related Features
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1.16.2020The recognition event celebrates NASCAR's long history as a significant Florida business attracting millions of visitors to the state.
1.10.2020Herbst, who drives part time in the ARCA Menards Series for Joe Gibbs Racing, set the fastest lap of the morning session.
1.9.2020AdventHealth Back with Larson and CGR in 2020; Will Also Partner with Chastain at DAYTONA 500 and Coca-Cola 600


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Rooibos Citrus, box of 25 Cristal® sachets
Here the South African plant rooibos mingles with the acidulous flavor of citrus fruits. Both mild and lively, containing no theine, it is an ideal drink for children or at bedtime. In its orangey box, it brings a ray of sunshine into the house. Box of 25 Cristal® sachets. Infusion 4 /5 minutes. Net weight: 50 g / 1,76 oz
- Dominant note : Citrus fruits
- Type(s) of tea : Rooibos
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- Complementary flavour(s) : Clementine, Orange, Kola
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I read this article recently on MSN, about sleep personality and what it says about your waking life. I've always had highly involved dreams. I tell people about them and they are simply amazed at the detail, the strangeness, and my memory recall. Sometimes I remember dreams better than other times, but I still remember much more than most people I know.
According to the article, I'm a Dreaming Sleeper:
Can you vividly recall your dreams each morning? Your sleep style indicates that you are likely highly creative in your waking life.
"People with an intensely high level of dream recall have something called 'thin borders,'" says James Pagel, M.D., director of the Sleepworks Laboratory in Colorado Springs, Colo. "That means that for them, everything is in shades of gray, there's not whole lot of black or white. They're not purely Democrats or Republicans; they are not quite asleep or awake; and they define much of their lives in that way."
Such people tend to be odd and quirky—and although most are perfectly normal, they are at higher risk than others for schizophrenia.
Mostly accurate – I don't identify with a political party, because I think it's not that simple (I also hate people who vote straight ticket). I'd like to think I'm creative – at least enough to be able to succeed in being a published author someday. Odd and quirky? Well, my blog name isn't Delightful Eccentric for nothing (a friend once called me "delightfully eccentric," and I liked it enough to use it).
Most are perfectly normal? Let's hope I fall into that category, as opposed to the schizophrenic category! 🙂
My dream last night was highly involved. In fact, I think I had a few different dreams last night.
I had this dream where I was flying somewhere, and I was on this island. For some reason (I think I knew in the dream, but my waking memory is failing me), none of the planes (all were big planes, A320, 737 types) could take off. So all these people are stuck on this island, and I don't think there's any contact with the outside world. I was curious how long the island was, and there was a road (actually, the runway) that went down the length of the island. I thought it was eight miles long. Suddenly I realize I can fly – not like a plane, but like a bird. I take off down the center of the island, barely missing trees (because I'm new to this), and then I'm like, "Oh, crap, power lines!" Whish whish whish, somehow I missed them all, because I'm not really great at controlling my flight yet. I'm getting better though, and there's someone with me – not sure who, definitely a man, a romantic interest, and it might be The Pilot, but I'm not sure. Anyway, we soar through this huge canyon, and I notice these beautiful flowers on this outcropping above me. I fly up, but my control still isn't very good. The man with me instructs me on how to make little adjustments, and I'm able to see them up close. Later, I'm swimming in this inner river that circles the island. And I swim for miles. Like, several laps around the island, which is eight miles long.
Next I dreamt that I went back to my old job to pick up something. I walked through and none of the higher ups said anything to me, they just avoided me. Only one person talked to me, and she was telling me about how bad things were. She was griping about this paperwork she had gotten from a tech that had information that really shouldn't go to the client, but she had to send the paperwork over. I told her to make a copy, black out the information with a magic marker, write "proprietary information" next to it, and fax it on to the client. She said, "That's brilliant!" and went to do exactly that. Then I ran into my former boss, a couple of bosses before my last one, who actually quit the company about a year ago. We got to talking, and she had these seashell ornaments. I was looking at them, seeing how they were put together, because I've been wanting to do some projects with crafts. "I'm worried about drilling the holes," I said.
Then I was at Target, with a friend I no longer talk to and a couple of other people, and my friend and I were singing "Afternoon Delight" along with the overhead music (Target doesn't have overhead music). I was looking at purses, and then I saw this clearance of baby clothes. I decided to grab a couple of things, for future baby showers. I ran into another former boss, who was bitching that she had gone to the beach last week and gained three pounds, and could no longer fit in her church play costume. I also saw an old high school friend, who was in a wheelchair, but I didn't know it was him. In my dream, though, I somehow knew that he knew it was me.
Then I was with my friend GeauxGirl, who was sitting on the floor leaned up against the couch, and she had this oversized, ornate cowboy hat on. She was playing some kind of kinect game, where she was flying an itty bitty cartoon plane and singing. She would sing a line, then turn her head left and right to the beat, and the little cartoon kinect would do the same, in this cowboy hat.
There was a little bit more to my dream, but I can't really put it together. I've been awake now for about half an hour. Something about a house with a door in the kitchen that was half glass with no blinds, and my mom was there…I don't remember.
Take a look at the MSN article. What kind of sleeper are you? Do you have highly involved dreams that you remember with great detail once you're awake? Are you schizophrenic? 😀


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The DesignRail Kits by Feeney is a New cable railing system created to make ordering and installation fast and easy. This modular aluminum system comes in black with Series 150 Level Rail Kits and Series-150 Stair Rail Kits, Level Post Kits, Stair Post Kits using the CableRail stainless steel infill.
DesignRail Post Kits have several predrilled options depending on the configuration of your project. Level and Stair Rail Kits then attach between the posts and allow for CableRail. Use the diagram, worksheet, and information below to plan out your cable rail. This product ships in approximately 1 week. Call us for questions, additional information or a free estimate! #913-884-3335
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Radiating God's Love is our church family's official tagline, but it is also our credo as a congregation. This phrase has been used unofficially for years, as it has seemed to the congregation to be a succinct expression of who we are and what we're all about in the name of Jesus Christ.
You will sometimes see this tagline alone in its original form as a logo, particularly in and around our facility; however, its use with the church's logo, which had been developed several years before, defines it visually as a tagline that is associated with this particular congregation of The United Methodist Church (the logo for which is the cross and flame).


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What's Included?
There are different purchasing options, but the basic package ($29.97 + s/h) includes the 2-disc set and three bonuses. You'll receive a high quality digital study guide, a printable poster with a quote by Robert E. Lee, and an MP3 download of the official soundtrack scored by John Campbell.
The Story
With Lee in Virginia is the third in a line of high quality audio dramas, based on the historical fiction work of G.A. Henty: With Lee in Virginia, A Story of the Civil War. Obviously this is a war story, but it is also a story of courage, of honor, and of duty.
As I expected, the story immediately comes to life the moment it starts. Sound effects, music, talented voice actors (Sean Astin, Kirk Cameron, Chris Anthony, Kelsey Landsdowne and Jim Weiss are some names you might recognize) make this a truly amazing listening experience. We're introduced to a boy on the brink of adulthood, fifteen year old Vincent Wingfield. He was from a well-established plantation in Virginia, and the year is 1861. Vincent finds himself on an "adventure" when he joins the Confederate army. He battles alongside many famous Confederate generals, with Robert E. Lee of course being one of them. Lee is an inspirational leader, and Vincent learns he has to take a stand for what really matters. Just like the other stories we've experienced from Henty, the main characters experiences physical and moral struggles. He's injured, he's captured, he's betrayed, and yet he still finds his way to displaying virtuous character traits. It's hard to tell you too much about the plot of a book without giving too much away, but what you should know is that Heirloom Audio Productions puts you right in the setting of the Henty books. You don't just listen to a war story. You're transported right there to the battlefield to experience those battles, to feel their pain, to experience their emotions.
The Study Guide
One thing that really sets Heirloom Audio Productions apart from regular audio books (aside from their fabulous quality) is that the stories come with an excellent Study Guide and Discussion Starter. The With Lee in Virginia study guide is 30 pages of questions and assignments. This study guide includes short biographical sketches of Henty, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, a map of famous cities and battlefields referenced in the story, suggestions for additional readings on Lee, and two Bible Studies--one on Duty and one on Loving Your Enemy. The bulk of the study guide, though, is where each track has its own set of material. For each track, there are three sections called Listening Well, Thinking Further and Defining Words. These are questions with varying degree of difficulty and vocabulary words. These are the "assignments" so to speak, and the heart of the study guide.
How We Used It
I would suggest listening to the whole production all the way through (because you won't want to stop!) and then listening to one track at a time to answer the accompanying study guide questions. My kids are younger, so typically we would use a study guide like this together, with me picking out questions that would help illustrate they key points I wanted to focus on. This time was a little different though. I didn't use the study guide with the kids at all, because I had to listen to almost the entire story alone. I loved this story just as much as the others, but the kids had a different reaction.
Early in the story, there are a couple of violent episodes against slaves. My 8 year old became very distraught and finally asked me to turn it off. He is not usually this sensitive, so I don't know if it was because it was a woman, or if it was the crying baby, or if it was the repeated acts of violence against humans, but he was adamant that he was not listening to it anymore. (Then of course the 5 year old followed suit.) I tried to turn it on a couple more times, after some serious discussions, but it just wasn't the right time. I could tell it hurt his heart to know that people were treated that way. It opened up a whole line of dialogue, though, about human nature, slavery, abolitionists, how we treat others, and ultimately what our religious and moral beliefs say about loving others. Although they weren't ready to listen to this story, I did choose to follow up with a study on The Underground Railroad, to show a different side of the hearts that others had during that part in history, so it was still a good learning experience. With Lee in Virginia will be waiting until they are ready.
Would I Recommend It?
Yes, I would still recommend With Lee in Virginia. If you're studying the Civil War or Virginia history, if you're interested in wars in general, if you just like good audio dramas . . . this is a fantastic resource. In fact, I would recommend all of the Heirloom Audio Productions so far. I would caution you preview them first if your children are sensitive, due to the sometimes graphic scenes, but they are great for homeschooling, and great for families.
Previous reviews of Heirloom Audio Productions that we have done include Under Drake's Flag and In Freedom's Cause.
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I am a music historian and Core Lecturer in Music Humanities at Columbia University. My PhD is in Historical Musicology and my dissertation "Sirens/Cyborgs: Sound Technologies and the Musical Body" (2016) explores the role of the body in electroacoustic music. My research spans women composers of electronic music, media history, sound art, and issues of gender, race, and labor in audio culture, experimental music, and popular music. I have taught courses on the Western classical tradition, non-Western musics, popular music, and sound art. I direct a public outreach project called For the Daughters of Harlem: Working in Sound that invites young women of color from New York's public high schools to discuss, make, record, and produce music at Columbia.
Here is my curriculum vitae; contact me at lv2252 [at] columbia [dot] edu.
Video from a Columbia News article covering the Daughters of Harlem project
Here is a recent (English language) interview I gave to a Czech magazine called Trigger, the printed face of Synth Library Prague. I spoke about aspects of my research, teaching, academic service, and public outreach work. Thank you to Mary C (Marie Čtveráčková) for the great questions.


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M13's aerodynamic package saw huge gains over its predecessors, mostly due to the implementation of a drag reduction system allowing for a more aggressive design for downforce.
Using ANSYS CFX software to undertake computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis, the aerodynamics team were able to compare over 180 different configurations through during the design period. But a problem with computational simulation is knowing the error between the simulation results and on track results.
In order to compare flow structures from the CFD results to on-track flow, flow visualisation paint (flow vis) was used. Flow vis is used in a number of industries, from Formula 1 to scale building aerodynamics, in order to analyse streamlines on the surface of the object.
After research was completed into viscosity, size of particles and other properties, the team tested different mixtures to determine which paint would give the best way to compare results.
The team sprayed the paint onto the car and the car was driven until the paint dried. The car was then brought into a darkened area where a UV light was placed to increase the definition of the streamlines and photos were taken.
The aerodynamics team has been able to compare these results with CFD for validation of the M13's aerodynamic package and find possible improvements for both future designs and areas to increase accuracy in CFD.


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Hooked On Houses
Written by Julia. She loves houses. She watches movies and television shows with one eye on the plot and the other on the decor. Considering I've longed considered a career in real estate just so I can roam other people's houses and get paid for it, I can relate to this. Considering I bought mobiles for my twins' bedrooms because I liked how the mobile looked in Boo's room (yes, Boo. The kid from Monsters Inc. As in the animated movie), I can relate to her blog. Blog love. Blog love all up in here.
|The Something's Gotta Give movie house, as profiled by Hooked on Houses. Photo via.
Seleta lives in coastal Florida, and her entire life is incredibly picturesque. Part of that stems from her beautiful location, part from her eye for design, part from her gorgeous family, but most of it seems to stem from the fact that she's just happy with her life. She freely admits to the same frustrations and teeth grinding annoyances any woman/wife/parent experiences, but I personally find her blog a well styled escape. With horses. And horses go with everything.
|A "pop up" bar, styled by Seleta in her living room. Photo via.
Young House Love
John and Sherry Petersik remind me of myself. What? You don't see the resemblance? No, we don't look like third cousins or anything - they remind me of the email exchanges I have with my close friends. My friends and I write. A lot. Via text and email we discuss and dissect... everything. Including decorating, complete with photographs, and the Young House Love blog reminds me of the emails I receive. Also, they can make, like, everything. As a person with lots of vision but a minimal amount of DIY talent for execution, I'm impressed slash jealous.
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Zsa Zsa Bellagio
I don't know who writes this. Maybe her name is Zsa Zsa Bellagio. Maybe her name is Jane Jones. Whoever she is, she has an eye and should be the photography editor for every publication on earth. She also posts a LOT. If you ever get frustrated that your favorite blog is not being updated (not that I know anything about failing to update a blog) - Zsa Zsa will set you right. Sometimes there are ten to fifteen updates. A day. Her blog is essentially a collection of gorgeous photographs highlighting the arts, life, home, food, and philosophy. And half the reason my Pinterest boards get updated at all.
|An example of the stunning photography that appears on Zsa Zsa Bellagio. Photo via.
Sanity Fair
So what had happened was... the Washington Post profiled the apartment of Sanity Fair blogger Skyla. Full story here. I drank the punch, had a second cup. I'm hooked. Was it her living room? Or the perfect, perfect display of holiday cards from the White House over her bed? You be the judge. My only complaint about this blog is that this is a person who should have seven apartments to decorate, not just one.
|Sanity Fair blogger Skyla's Living Room. Photo via.
Advanced Style
Most people don't think of senior citizens and style in the same thought. I think that's because most people don't pay enough attention to senior citizens. There are certainly plenty of 70+ folks who have no interest in fashion beyond what is comfortable and durable, but Ari Seth Cohen is busy photographing the other set of seniors. You wish you looked this good!
|The cover of Ari Seth Cohen's book, Advanced Style. Cover photo via.
None of these bloggers have any inkling that I even exist. In the blogging world, they are cheerleaders and jocks and I am in the band. In the back of the band. The person who takes attendance for the band. Which, you know, fine: if I'm only hopping on here and there, I'm happy to just be on the bus. Or the field. In the bleachers? Maybe I need another metaphor. At any rate, these blogs are a part of the reason I'm glad blogging exists.
Hope you enjoy them.


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Living Beyond Grief
Grief is one of the most painful emotions and periods of grief are some of the most difficult times we face in life. How we handle grief will impact our immediate and long term happiness. It is possible to not only survive grief but also to thrive on the other side of grief. The following pages record one man's journey through the grieving process and also encouragement and advice for others who may be traveling down a similar road. This book suggests helpful ways to not only deal with grief, but also to thrive on the other side of it.
Dr. Roy Harris is a husband, father, grandfather, pastor, educator and writer. Roy holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Ministry degrees from Welch College and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Trinity Theological Seminary. He's a minister, conference, seminar and retreat speaker having spoken in 38 US states, countries on four continents including; Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Europe and Israel. Roy has 14 books in print including four in Swahili.


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Professor Paddy Nixon joined Ulster University as Vice Chancellor and President in July 2015.
He leads the overall strategic vision, direction and growth of the University, across core academic delivery and the professional services that enable academic excellence and innovation to flourish. A computer scientist by discipline, he retains a keen interest in his subject, supervising two Phd students in their early research careers.
He embarked upon the development of his Five & Fifty Strategic plan during his first year in office. Delivered in October 2016, the Five & Fifty defines an ambitious roadmap for the five years to 2021 and a dynamic vision that will take the University to its fiftieth anniversary in 2034.
Professor Nixon's commitment to civic engagement, responsibility and leadership defines a vision for Ulster University that is grounded within its community, with academic excellence at its heart, transforming academic theory and expertise into meaningful social, cultural and economic impact, as Northern Ireland's civic university.
Professor Nixon joined Ulster University from the University of Tasmania where he was Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) – responsible for driving the research agenda, through both existing and newly formed research institutes.
He has extensive industry and commercial experience, particularly in collaborations with global high tech firms.
He was previously Science Foundation Ireland Research Professor in Distributed Systems at University College Dublin (UCD), where he was Vice Principal (Deputy Dean) of the Faculty of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
From 2007 – 2010 he was Academic Director of INTEL's Independent Living and Digital Health, leading a team of 150 clinicians, researchers and engineers.
While at UCD Professor Nixon led the establishment the UCD Complex and Adaptive Systems Institute (CASL) focused on the inter-disciplinary research at the intersection of mathematics, computation and scientific discovery bringing together over 250 researchers to lead national programmes in Bioinformatics, Computational Finance and Network Science. In addition to his time at UCD he has held academic positions at the University of Strathclyde , Trinity College Dublin and at Manchester Metropolitan University .
His significant industrial and commercial experience includes collaborations with INTEL, Microsoft Research, HP, Oracle and IBM.
He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Computer Science, an M.A. and a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering.


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Hyundai Motor India Ltd., the country's largest exporter and the second largest car manufacturer inaugurated 'Hyundai Professional Development Centre' at Excel Group Institutions, Namakkal.
All the CSR activities are being conducted towards HMIL's long term commitment of fulfilling its social objectives and support to community enhancement on education standards, in-line with latest technologies through tie-ups with Polytechnic Institutes with specially designed curriculum, training material, car, engine, gear box & other learning aids.
Speaking on the tie-up, Mr. Y K Koo, MD & CEO - Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, "We are very happy about this association with Excel Polytechnic College as Hyundai is a Responsible Corporate Citizen and advocates creating constant resource pool of skilled 'Service Advisors' for Automobile Service Industry. 'Hyundai Professional Development Centre' will expose Automobile trade students to modern automobile technologies thereby increasing the opportunities of employability and career prospects."
The new syllabus and practical training at dealership will add yet another dimension to the existing syllabus supported by HMIL. The programme will benefit Polytechnic colleges in creating skilful professionals for the Indian Automotive Service Industry.
Under its CSR Skill Development Program, Hyundai Motor India made its first ITI tie-up in 2012, to support community by enhancing education standards in-line with latest technologies at ITI. As of now, Hyundai has tie-ups with 38 ITIs Pan India with minimum 1 ITI tie-up in each state. Almost 95% of trained graduates from the Skill Development Program (2012-2015) were recruited by Hyundai dealerships in 2016. The Programme has already benefited over 1000 students who studied the course in ITIs across the country.
The inaugural function of 'Hyundai Professional Development Centre' at Excel Polytechnic College" was conducted in a grand manner. Mr.Punnaivanam, Unit Head – Customer Care Service, HMIL, Head Office, New Delhi was the Chief Guest and opened the 'Hyundai Professional Development Centre'. Mr.Himanshu Singhal, HoD Service Training Department, HMIL, Head Office-New Delhi, Mr.K.Sridhar, HoD CSR, HMIL, Chennai, Mr.P.Srivathsan, RPSM-Field Support, South 1, Chennai were the Guests of Honour.


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I feel exposed. With my book "On the Verge: Wake Up, Show Up, and Shine"now available for the world to read, I feel more vulnerable than ever before in my life.
The other day on my drive to Verge Yoga I slipped through a yellow light just as it was turning red. My mind was elsewhere and I was in a rush. If I had been paying attention I would have slowed down and stopped.
In the exact moment that I sped up and raced through the light, I gently scolded myself: Not aware, CB! What are you doing?
Lucky for me, the consequences of my mindless action were minor — this time.
I know from experience that not being aware most certainly has consequences — sometimes very big consequences. I would venture to say that most incidents, from traffic accidents to minor bumps and bruises, occur when we are not aware.
My little yellow/red light slip up was a big wake up call. I realized that everything I do matters and has consequences — EVERYTHING!
I am always exposed to the world. And by the way, so are you.
I believe that when we show up in the moment fully, we do everything better. When we wake up to what is happening, right here and now, we don't screw up.
Sneaking through that traffic light woke me up to how my actions speak louder than my words. For me right now, if I am distracted, there may be big consequences.
If I'm asking you to believe what I teach, I must walk my talk.
Every moment I must wake up and show up to the best of my ability.
Granted, I am human and there's potential for mishaps and lapses of attention. I am not going to try to be perfect, but I can be more aware. I've done enough work to recognize that beating myself up will get me nowhere; gentleness and kindness is the gateway to being awake and aware more often.
My gentle and kind self tells me that the takeaway is that I noticed that I ran the yellow/red light. I noticed that I was not aware, that my mind was busy, and I was not present. I was trying to figure something out while trying to get somewhere fast. And by the way, this was the same busy mind that caused me to lose my wallet and my car key last month as I shared about on my blog Mindfulness, a Wallet, and Car Keys.
All we can continue to do is consistently notice what we're thinking about and what we're doing. Then instead of beating ourselves up we offer ourselves patience and compassion. This is how we show up and pay attention on purpose more often.
Wake Up. Notice. Be Kind. Pay Attention.
I want to walk my talk. I want you to believe what I teach. I'm committed to waking up and shifting beyond my scattered and sometimes foggy busy mind.
I'm committed to showing up in this moment — on the verge — on purpose.
Are you?


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This webinar introduces some of the concepts, language and topics to help those leaving the forces be more confident in the financial knowledge and experience they need to support their career development.
Our speaker, Philip Avery from the Bristol Management Centre, will use real life examples and experiences to demystify the topic and explore some of the specific areas of financial knowledge, essential for those moving into civilian employment.
Philip Avery is a Lecturer and Consultant in Business Management and a non practising lawyer. He works as an associate for Bristol Management Centre lecturing in Business and Financial management development programmes. He has experience in working for many sectors both private & public including Hewlett Packard and the Welsh Assembly. His expertise is in business modelling & planning, business systems, financial analysis, project development & control and change planning. Much of this has been in the public sector. Philip has a Masters degree in commercial law.
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WEG Final Round-Up: GBR finish top of the medal table
9th Sep 2014
Stellar performances from GBR athletes helped Great Britain to finish top of the medal table at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 (23 August – 7 September). Bringing home a total of 15 medals; seven gold, six silver and two bronze, GBR squeaked the title from the Dutch who won 18 medals but one less gold. Germany came in third on the table with 15 medals, five of them gold.
British successes that tipped the final tally came from dressage, para-equestrian dressage, vaulting and eventing with stand-out performances from Charlotte Dujardin, Lee Pearson, Sophie Christiansen and Joanne Eccles. The results see GBR bag three out of four Olympic and Paralympic Team qualifications for Rio in dressage, eventing and para-equestrian dressage and retain their untarnished team record in the para-equestrian competition. One additional athlete place still needs to be secured for para-equestrian dressage through the "special" Paralympic Ranking List which will run 2015/16.
The achievements of British athletes in Normandy stamp their authority on the world stage for the second Games running, having also topped the table at the WEG in 2010 in Lexington. The British Equestrian Federation attributes this success to the network of support afforded to the team of 36 athletes and 48 horses that contested the eight disciplines.
36 grooms, 44 team staff and a host of loyal and generous owners were backed by the essential financial contribution and the expertise generously provided by UK Sport National Lottery funding, Equestrian Team GBR official suppliers and the seven member bodies who govern the individual sports. Loyal fans also had their part to play thanks to the tremendous fundraising efforts achieved at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials in partnership with the Horse Trials Support Group.
Chef de Mission Will Connell commented: "This was another great Games for Team GBR although it was a shame that the Jumping Team were depleted in terms of horsepower. GBR have again proven they have medal winning athletes and when partnered with world class horses they can take on the world. It was particularly pleasing to see the Non-Olympic Disciplines delivering very solid performance and the Eccles Clan again demonstrated they are phenomenal World Champions.
"However, we should not celebrate too much: The Dutch were on extraordinary winning form and they and the Germans qualified all 4 Teams for Rio. In the Olympic disciplines we were second in the Medal Table. With 696 days until the Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony, Team GBR is looking strong but cannot relax. Our owners are the epicentre to the bid to win medals and we need to work with them to make sure our very best athletes have the very best horses.
"With the support of the Lottery funding and UK Sport, we have the Programme in place to support the athletes, horses and staff. Onwards to Rio. This was my last Games with Team GBR and I now leave for the other side of the Atlantic and Team USA. May the Rio Podium be dominated by red, white and blue!"
3 medals; 2 gold, 1 silver
Team Silver (Charlotte Dujardin, Michael Eilberg, Carl Hester, Gareth Hughes)
Individual Gold (Charlotte Dujardin)
Freestyle Gold (Charlotte Dujardin)
8 medals; 4 gold, 4 silver
Team Gold (Natasha Baker, Sophie Christiansen, Lee Pearson, Sophie Wells)
Individual Gold (1b) (Lee Pearson)
Individual Freestyle Gold (1b) (Lee Pearson)
Individual Silver (IV) (Sophie Wells)
Individual Freestyle Silver (IV) (Sophie Wells)
Individual Silver (II) (Natasha Baker)
Individual Gold (Ia) (Sophie Christiansen)
Individual Freestyle Silver (1a) (Sophie Christiansen)
2 medals; 1 gold, 1 bronze
Individual Gold (Joanne Eccles)
Pas de Deux Bronze (Hannah and Joanne Eccles)
2 medals; 1 silver, 1 bronze
Team Silver (Tina Cook, William Fox-Pitt, Harry Meade, Zara Phillips)
Individual Bronze (William Fox-Pitt)
Official Suppliers
Alongside the unrivalled support and funding received by UK Sport and the National Lottery, Equestrian Team GBR is indebted to the contribution made by our Team Suppliers, who support the British equestrian teams throughout the season – Dodson & Horrell (nutrition), Land Rover (official vehicles), Mears Country Jackets, NAF (feed supplements), NuuMed (numnahs and saddlecloths), Point Two Equine (air jackets), TAGG (rugs) and Toggi (casual clothing).


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Player Profile - Peter Lydon
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|Peter Lydon swapped the south side of the River Thames for the north when he joined Ealing Trailfinders for the start of the 2017-18 season from London Scottish. Lydon played for the Exiles for three seasons after joining from French club Stade Francais before the 2014-15 season. The 24-year-old can play either fly-half or fullback, though he has played predominantly in the number 15 jersey. He also possesses a powerful left boot, which has contributed most to the 642 points he has scored in 74 appearances for Scottish so far, including 23 in the Exiles 28-12 win over Ealing Trailfinders in December. In 2015-16 Lydon pulled the strings as Scottish won 37-17 at Vallis Way and scored three conversions and two penalties. When Ealing Trailfinders won 28-26 at the Athletic Ground on Boxing Day he added another two conversions and a penalty to his points total. At the season's end he was rewarded for his performances by being named London Scottish Player of the Season. Lydon hails from Kilkenny, but was born in the Netherlands' capital, The Hague. He began playing rugby aged four for Kilkenny RFC. Later on he played in the Irish League for Seaport where he caught the eye of Stade Francais. He only played for one season in the French capital and featured mainly in the European Challenge Cup, but he trained alongside French international Jules Plisson and South Africa fly-half Morne Steyn.


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Discussion in 'Xeudoxus' started by yamaha83, May 15, 2010.
anyone get the handcent theme to work? i tried the blue and everything works but handcent...
Make sure you run A2S with your phone connected to your computer and then run the MM again.
I ran into this problem as well, a2s was run and it is in the proper place with the right name, yet no theme change.
MM also does not error out while this happens
handcent is not really "themed" atm , im doing a minor theme/fix for it now
Sounds good :icon_ banana:
Ok so handcent will eventually work with the darkedge theme? Because other than that working, I will totally roll with this theme for a while I suspect. Well hope to hear that it gets fixed.
also i cant get the LED notifications to work