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Hotels in Viana do Castelo
20 Accommodations in Viana do Castelo
Hotel Axis Viana Business & SpaViana do Castelo 1.2 km from city centre 374 reviews
This elegant design hotel features luxury spa facilities, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and close proximity to Viana do Castelo's...
Hotel FeelvianaViana do Castelo 1.5 km from city centre
With a privileged location in the Cabedelo Beach, in Viana do Castelo, the FeelViana Hotel is a four-star-superior development that...
Hotel Flor De SalViana do Castelo 1.5 km from city centre 212 reviews
General: The Hotel Flôr de Sal has 60 soundproofed rooms, including 6 junior suites, executive suites and a Penthouse (fireplace and...
Hotel Pousada Viana do CasteloViana do Castelo 1.1 km from city centre 467 reviews
Medium sized in exceptional condition with light decor. Front rooms overlook the Monastery and full views of Viana Do Castelo below....
Hotel RaliViana do Castelo 437 m from city centre 200 reviews
The 3-star Hotel Rali offers a restaurant and a free wellness center with sauna, Turkish bath, hot tub and indoor pool. Viana do...
Hotel Casa Melo AlvimViana do Castelo 88 m from city centre 141 reviews
Built in 1509 and renovated in 2003, this luxury hotel comprises a total of 16 rooms spread over 2 floors. Guests are welcomed in the...
Hotel Fabrica do ChocolateViana do Castelo 567 m from city centre 0 reviews
Featuring free WiFi access available throughout, Hotel Fabrica do Chocolate offers rooms in Viana do Castelo, a 6-minute walk from the...
Hotel do ParqueViana do Castelo 858 m from city centre 204 reviews
500 m del centro de Viana do Castelo, sobre el margen derecho del rio lima. 124 habitaciones equipadas con aire acondicionado,...
Hotel LaranjeiraViana do Castelo 93 m from city centre 203 reviews
The boutique Laranjeira Hotel is set in the heart of Viana do Castelo, just 1640 feet from the Atlantic Ocean. It offers rooms with free...
Casa Do AmealViana do Castelo 1.5 km from city centre 19 reviews
An ancient and noble Minho house probably built in the 16th century though the exact date is unknown. It is recorded, however, that in...
Hotel Jardim Viana do CasteloViana do Castelo 396 m from city centre 99 reviews
Property Location Hotel Jardim is centrally located in Viana do Castelo, walking distance from Praca da Republica and close to Castelo de...
Hotel CalatravaViana do Castelo 603 m from city centre 0 reviews
Property Location With a stay at Hotel Calatrava in Viana do Castelo, you'll be minutes from Praca da Republica and Monte de Santa Luzia...
Hotel Viana SolViana do Castelo 371 m from city centre 0 reviews
With a stay at Hotel Viana Sol, you'll be centrally located in Viana do Castelo, walking distance from Praca da Republica and close to...
Hotel Quinta Do Paço D'AnhaViana do Castelo 3.9 km from city centre 3 reviews
El Paço d'Anha, a estate with secular tradition, is a landmark of the 17th century Portuguese architecture. Is is composed of 4 rustic...
Hotel A PonteViana do Castelo 3.3 km from city centre 0 reviews
"A Ponte" hotel residential, located in Meadela and just minutes from the center of Viana do Castelo, offers the ideal conditions to...
Bed and Breakfast Quinta Da Casa Do PaçoViana do Castelo 33.3 km from city centre 0 reviews
Our whole team would like to warmly welcome you to the Hotel Quinta da Casa do Paço Agricultural Farm. There are ample parking spaces...
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Yikes, Mila Kunis got stuck in an elevator this weekend! She was in New York City filming The Angriest Man in Brooklyn with Robin Williams. Sunday, just before noon, a call came out from an elevator stuck between the fifth and sixth floors of a building. Forty-five minutes later firemen rescued the occupants of the elevator -- which included Mila!
Can you imagine what the firemen must have thought? "Is that Mila Kunis? Holy crap, this is the luckiest day at work EVER!" Rumor has it Robin Williams may have been with her, though we don't have confirmation of that. But still, I bet Mila sends out an awfully nice thank-you basket, right?
Ooh, but getting stuck in an elevator -- that sounds so scary.
A source says Mila was in the elevator with up to 10 other people, including a female friend of hers. "They were stuck in the elevator for 45 minutes, and it became very hot in there, but Mila and everyone else remained calm."
Well good for Mila for showing grace under fire. I'm glad she could handle the situation calmly -- I'm not sure I would. I've never gotten stuck on an elevator, but the idea is positively frightening to me. It sounds stuffy and claustrophobia-inducing. And what if you push that emergency button and no one comes?
Maybe I'm just irrational. Maybe I should think about getting rescued by firemen instead. I mean, that's kind of something to look forward to. Yeah, that's the ticket -- maybe getting stuck in an elevator is something to hope for, not dread! Thank you Mila. You taught me something today. One more thing: I would like to pre-emptively apologize now to any firefighters who rescue me from a stuck elevator and realize to their dismay that I am not Mila Kunis.
Have you ever gotten stuck in an elevator?
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Friday, July 15, 2011
What to Get Friends Who Tell You Not to Get Anything
Well, if they love salt like my friends do. Then, you can get 6 different varieties - like Himalayan salt; Celtic sea salt; Smoked sea salt; Portuguese sea salt; Queensland macrobiotic salt; and Murray River salt. You can decant them into lovely little tins, label each, and box them up with a big bow on top.
Because it is for a wedding after all ...
And they'll never turn down something so simple and lovely as a buffet of salt. Even if they've banned wedding gifts.
To my dear friends Tamsin and Richard - I love you with all my heart, and I wish you the happiest of happy days and the longest of happiest lives together!
Amanda xx
Labels: Organic, Vegetarian
6 comments:
- Marnely Rodriguez-Murray said... [Reply to comment]
what a great idea!
- July 16, 2011 at 3:42 PM
- Sherilyn @ Wholepromise said... [Reply to comment]
You are so thoughtful!. This is a great gift idea generally. Will keep it up my sleeve for the future. Interested in the macrobiotic salt - where did you pick that up from?
- July 19, 2011 at 6:24 AM
- Easy peasy organic said... [Reply to comment]
Hmmmm ... probably at Flannery's or Wray Organic in Brisbane. It's Australian ... so I'll check the label for you when I return to Brisbane! :)
- July 21, 2011 at 7:48 AM
- Lucent Imagery said... [Reply to comment]
What an awesome idea! I'm also finding that others are asking what I want when I say I don't want anything! So, next time I'll suggest food items like this. It would also be great fun to wrap these up beautifully to give to someone else who is into simplicity in their life. Thank you!
- August 28, 2011 at 1:35 AM
- Small Things Simple Pleasures said... [Reply to comment]
That's a fabulous idea. Something I'd definitely give and also love to receive.
- August 29, 2011 at 9:59 PM
- Unknown said... [Reply to comment]
google knows it :-D
- March 30, 2012 at 12:03 PM
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It's 8:00 am. You overslept. Get up, stagger into kitchen, start a pot of coffee, take a quick shower, shave, find an outfit that's clean, get dressed, gulp down coffee, grab keys, drive to work, meet deadlines, attend meetings, eat lunch at your desk, meet more deadlines, leave work, make important calls on your way home, remember you scheduled dinner with your sister who's been dying to see you but you haven't had the time, turn around go to restaurant sit down leave 2 hours later drive home park in garage go inside say hello to roommate/husband/wife/pets set alarm brush teeth put on pajamas turn on TV fall asleep on couch… and repeat this for five days in a row.
Sound a little too familiar? You're not alone. We live in a culture that values productivity over happiness. Given this way of life, it's no wonder that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States – because the leading cause of heart disease is stress.
With so many responsibilities, we don't give ourselves permission to take time out for ourselves. We urge our stressed out friends to "take a day off", we tell our harried parents to "relax", but we seldom take our own advice.
Tomorrow, try something a little different.
After dinner, tell those who live with you that you will be unavailable ("only call for me if something is on fire!!") for 45 minutes. Take your phone off the hook, and turn your cell phone off. Bring some candles, your favorite CD, and a radio into your bathroom. Close the door. Fill your tub with warm water and, if you have them, some scented bath salts (Lavender is quite soothing, for instance). Hit "play", disrobe, and lie down in your tub.
Close your eyes, and inhale slowly. As thoughts of work, social engagements, and deadlines fill your mind, acknowledge them. And then, gently let them go. Your obligations have no place here – only allow peaceful thoughts to stay.
20 minutes to an hour of relaxation in the tub, with a serving of bath salts , will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed. Your circulation will improve, your skin will be soft and supple, and you'll be ready for a good night's sleep. If you take this time for yourself at least every other day, you'll notice many important changes; you'll look and feel younger, you'll have more energy for your work, your hobbies, and for those you care about. The benefits don't end there – your body will thank you too.


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Nipples. Everyone's got 'em. Hell, apparently Harry Styles has like two, three, or four (which is totally normal, BTW). But according to new research, not everyone is satisfied with the size of their nipples — specifically their areolas (regardless of how many they have) — and are going to great lengths, like plastic surgery, to change that.
In a survey conducted by the Plastic Surgery Group, a group comprised of members of the British Association of Aesthetic Surgeons and the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, researchers found a recent shift in patient requests surrounding areola aesthetics.
The small questionnaire, which surveyed 131 people in the U.K, asked participants to rate the images of areolas on a scale of one to five, in order of "attractiveness," and then to indicate if the diameter of the nipple areola were "too big," "too small," or "just right." The results revealed that, overall, patients with smaller-sized nipples were viewed as more attractive than the larger-sized nipples.
According to the survey results, if the nipple size occupied more than 50 percent of the breast in the image, approximately 92 percent of participants deemed the nipple "too big," while 78 percent of those surveyed found that if the nipple areolar complex was less than 15 percent of the breast width, it was deemed "too small." To be "just right," the nipple had to occupy about 25 to 30 percent of the breast, when the breast was viewed straight on.
These findings aren't that surprising, says Matthew Schulman, a New York City plastic surgeon. "There has always been a desire for smaller areolas, but I think more people are realizing that there is an option for them," Schulman tells Allure. "In my practice, I've seen a 25 percent increase for this procedure since last year."
Schulman says this is due to the fact "large areolas can make the breasts look less youthful," while " smaller and symmetric areolas can help the overall appearance of both breasts." And because areolas can change in size, shape, and color with "aging, weight changes, pregnancies, and after previous cosmetic breast surgery," many women seek out procedures to alter said changes.
New York City-based plastic surgeon Darren Smith says he often receives requests for smaller areolas during breast-related procedures, as well. "The reason for the preference varies depending on the reason they are seeking breast surgery in the first place," says Smith. "Women seeking a breast reduction often have areolas that are stretched by the underlying enlarged breast. In effect, these stretched areolas are proportionate to the enlarged breast. When the breast is reduced, if the areola is not sufficiently reduced, it will be too large for the new, smaller, breast."
Regardless of the reasoning behind the desire for smaller nipples, the areola reduction procedure is relatively simple and involves removing skin around the areola, says Schulman. "Essentially, the outer circumference of the existing large areola is marked, and the circumference of the desired smaller areola is marked," he says. "The skin between these two circles is removed and stitches are placed." This quick snip can usually be done under local anesthesia, and requires minimal downtime, he says.
Based on his practice, Smith says he believes the desire for smaller areolas will continue to rise. "Aside from these anatomical factors, I think women are becoming increasingly interested in more advanced breast procedures (e.g. breast lifts, combined breast lifts, and augmentations) as these procedures become more mainstream," he says. "They are seeing more results of these procedures in friends and online. Smaller areolas, therefore, may be gaining popularity as a more refined aesthetic across the board."
More on plastic surgery:
- Lip Reduction Is the New Plastic Surgery Trend — Yes, Really
- Dimpleplasty Is the New Plastic Surgery Trend Among Millennials
- The Tear Trough Plastic Surgery Treatment Gets Rid of Dark, Under-Eye Circles
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The Feather Frenzy
In the design world it's common to refer back to nature for exciting colour palettes and well balanced colour proportions. Take the penguin for example, nature knew instinctively just how much orange and yellow would work against their black and white suits.
The natural word has also provided feathers, a trend on the catwalk for both A/W 08 and S/S 09. Burberry Prorsum, Louis Vuitton, Celine and Giles have been some of the designers who have allowed the feather to grace their catwalk.
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Feathers bring a great texture and strong, natural colouring to any outfit.
At the moment I am in love with feather headbands: they are fun and playful
and work really well with this Summer's popular folk trend. Worn best with
naturally loose and effortless hair a feather headband will instantly
refresh any Summer ensemble.
Many of the bohemian/folk fashion icons have been sporting this look.
Urban Outfitters and Topshop have some funky feather head accessories that
start at around £8.99 so this particular trend doesn't have to be expensive.
Why not work with an old alice band that you have lying around and embellish
it with feathers bought from your local haberdashery. Bring out the real
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March 07, 2014
Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
If yeast didn't stop me from making a pizza crust, then you can bet that the lack of eggs won't stop me from baking cookies too. Actually, I could've just bought some from a nearby store, but I always want to try something different in the kitchen. Luckily, this one went well.
What I like about this recipe is that it's so easy to remember the ingredients. It calls for a half of almost everything.
Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup of butter
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 Tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extact
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Mix all dry ingredients in one bowl (flour and baking soda).
3. In a separate bowl, cream butter. Gradually add both sugars.
4. Add the milk and vanilla extract.
5. Add flour and baking soda. (And the cinnamon, if you decide to.)
6. Fold in chocolate chips.
7. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
8. Prepare the cookie sheet. Roll spoonfuls of the dough into balls. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
To my surprise, the cookies didn't taste different from ones that were made with eggs. Another thing that's worth noting is that they didn't spread as much. I actually like them this way. Chilling the dough before baking prevents the cookies from spreading out and becoming flat. If you prefer thin and crispy cookies, then you can skip this step.
I also added some Hershey's Kisses on some of them, you know, just for the heck of it.
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On a completely different note, I just wanted to share about how happy I am right now because my friend and me were able to purchase tickets for Taylor Swift's June 6 concert. I cannot believe they were sold out after two hours! This comes as a shock because fans have been complaining about the high ticket prices yet the tickets didn't even last a day.
We secured Lower Box B seats. Some Swifties might kill me for this, but I was one of the lucky people who received an early reservation code from SM Tickets. I reserved our seats through the phone yesterday. Mico, a friend who's based in Cebu, had no problems claiming the tickets earlier today.
Is anyone else going? What seats were you able to get?
Have a nice weekend, everyone!
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Do you ever sit back and wonder when life became so complicated? Like when you start to analyze the web that has become our lives and start to pull apart the strands only to realize that there are knots you can't untie? Our jobs, our time, our spirituality, physical activity and our diets feel like a complicated mess that roll us up and weigh us down.
Life was so much simpler when we were younger. My 4 ½ year old can easily find "solutions" to the biggest messes. It was cold out, and he told my wife that they should just cut up some cardboard boxes and wear them as jackets to stay warm. "We have coats," she replied. "I know mommy, but it would just be WAY easier for us to cut up some boxes."
The simplicity of streamlining ideas migrates into our early careers. Solving problems is as easy as taking that textbook answer on process we learned in college and applying it overnight in the company we just started working for. "What do you mean there are 5 decision makers I need to sell this idea on to change the current process? Can't you see how good my idea is?!"
2016 was another hard year on me. God spent a lot of time showing me how my simple ideas and youthful thinking didn't always translate into reality. This applied to my relationships, my work, and my overall thoughts on life. My pride was put in check on a continuous basis as I tried things that had always worked in the past and I was greeted with failure.
I am learning to trust His path but it's not all that simple. While life is incredibly complex, this year I am choosing to make an effort to let God's will be done, AND stay content in that plan. Hopefully every now and then He'll just smile when I want to cut up a cardboard box and put it on as a jacket.
Romans 6:1-4
What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life


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Owned and managed by the same family for over 40 years, Nichol McKay is a business that believes in investing heavily in long-term working relationships.
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Below you can read briefly about the key members of our team who you may encounter when bringing Nichol McKay on board on a project.
Andrew Nichol
Managing Director
Having acquired a broad operational experience of the business during the past 16 years, Andrew is now leading the company on its next growth phase. He retains the family's commitment to a long-term view, involving continual investment in people, equipment and systems. Having reinforced the the Senior Management Team, Andrew's focus is on providing ever more exceptional service to customers.
Scott Mckenzie
Financial Director
Scott joined the company in 2015 as Financial Director. Working closely with Andrew Nichol and the entire management team to ensure strong financial management within the business.
Jim McCarron
Plant Manager
We have invested heavily in the latest Machinery and Technology. Jim has a vast experience of over 20 years in all aspects of the Company, He has responsibility for Installation, Servicing & Maintenance of machines to ensure maximum efficiency throughout the factory.
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THE NATIONS What France Wants
General Charles de Gaulle got down to brass tacks. In a broadcast to his people he made admirably clear what France wants:
¶The French Army must guard the postwar German frontier "from one end of the Rhine to the other." ¶The Ruhr valley and all lands west of the Rhine must not be part of the postwar "German State or States." ¶Poland, Czechoslovakia, Austria and the Balkan countries must be independentand free to make alliances with France. ¶"We alone [cannot] insure the security of Europe. We must have alliances. We have concluded a great...
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.Compassion in World Farming is delighted to be joining forces with MEP Neil Parish in support of his petition calling for an EU-wide limit of 8 hours on journeys to slaughter. Neil is Chairman of the European Parliament's influential Agriculture Committee as well as being Chair of the Parliament's Intergroup for Animal Welfare. Working with MEPs from across Europe, Neil aims to get a million signatures on the petition
You can't sign it just now due to a cloudburst in Holland, but click the link, email your MEP, and sign when you can.


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Standing Committees
Finance and Governmental Relations Committee:
Evaluates and analyzes the University's budget, noting pertinent changes over time and items directly affecting staff. Monitors and reports on the actions in higher education on the local, state and federal levels which may affect the LSU staff.
Communications Committee:
Relays the activities and contributions of the Staff Senate to all staff and works to improve communication efforts across campus. Attendance is required for the Executive Committee and Staff Senate Committee Chairs/Co-Chairs.
Long Range Review and Planning Committee:
Maintains an on-going study of University matters relating to staff to anticipate future needs and priorities.
Staff Benefits, Policies and Development Committee:
Maintains an on-going study to determine the needs of the classified and professional/unclassified staff at the University.
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Staff Appreciation Committee:
Plans and makes arrangements for the annual holiday event for the LSU Community.
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Promotes the scholarship awarded to a qualified dependent of an LSU employee and raises funds to create additional scholarships like the Staff Senate Fee Support Scholarship for staff.
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text: after the long semester was finally over {including adam's graduation} we decided to start the summer off right with a trip to the beach! we got a house at sunset and called it home, for two weeks! we had tons of fun. with friends and family in and out throughout the duration, it was a lovely trip. it was fun to see our little girl experience the sand and the sea. her favorite was to nap on the beach with the sea breeze blowing across her. can't say i blame her. OH! and putt putt was quite the knock-out as well. can't wait to take her, again!


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News in the morning, news in the evening,
news any way you want it sorted.
News on this device or that
until it becomes entertainment and distorted.
The more we know the less we know until it's static.
Look for the inclusive messages to extract.
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A new report released by the Lancet Commission on Investing in Health titled Global Health 2035: A World Converging within a Generation outlines a new pro-poor health investment plan to achieve dramatic health gains within a generation. The Commission, made up of global health and economic experts from around the world, found that there is an enormous benefit from investing in health and that fiscal policies – in particular tobacco taxes – are a powerful and underused lever for curbing non-c...More
Tobacco Tax Update
Global, local tobacco firms in brutal battle for market dominance
by BETING LAYGO DOLOR The growing popularity of electronic cigarettes, a universal lobby against tobacco use, even the legalization of marijuana in many parts of the United States and Europe; It's enough to cause cigar and cigarette manufacturers to reconsider whether they should stay in the industry or move on to other lines of business. A global brand like Dunhill, for example, has expanded to non-tobacco related products such as men's apparel, leather goods and fragrances. It is a gr...More
Ministry of Health Recommends Tax Increase On Cigarettes
The Ministry of Health calls on the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to increase the tax on the importation of cigarettes in order to reduce the number of people who smoke, especially young people. According to the Ministry of Health General Director Jose Reis Magno, Timor-Leste is a member of the International Convention On Tobacco Control but it was difficult to stop people smoking in public places as it takes a long time to change people's attitudes. "We are thinking of creating a poli...More
OAG decides to indict 12 Philip Morris execs
Bangkok Post, 3 Oct The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has decided to indict 12 executives of Philip Morris (Thailand) for allegedly under-declaring the value of its products to evade taxes. Attorney-General Athapol Yaisawang on Wednesday said former office chief Julasingh Vasantasingh had agreed to indict 12 out of 14 suspects, including four foreigners. Mr Julasingh signed the indictments before he retired on Oct 1. The suspects were alleged to have understated the price of impo...More
Cigarette prices go up today
KUALA LUMPUR: British American Tobacco Malaysia (BAT) is shocked over the 14 per cent increase of tobacco excise, describing it as "excessive". "Such a move will exacerbate the already high levels of illegal cigarettes in Malaysia," said managing director Stefano Clini. He said the announcement was "shocking and disappointing", adding the industry would have welcomed a more moderate and gradual approach as it was not opposed to excise increases. BAT had since announced an increase on the ...More
Calls grow for cigarette tax
Anti-smoking advocates called on the government yesterday to raise tariffs on cigarettes, touting the health and revenue-generating benefits of a sin tax widely applied in other countries. In a conference at the Sunway Hotel in Phnom Penh, the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance showed that Cambodia has one of the lowest tobacco tax rates in the region as a percentage of retail prices. "We urge the Cambodian government to increase tobacco taxes to the same rate as other countries in As...More
Small Cigarette Price Rise to Boost Budget
The cost of cigarettes is set to increase by 6 percent, a rise that should inject an estimated $3.6 million into the national budget and reduce cigarette smoking by 9 percent, a World Health Organization (WHO) representative said Tuesday. Speaking on the sidelines of a workshop on tobacco taxation in Phnom Penh, Yel Daravuth, national professional for the WHO's Tobacco Free Initiative, said that the minimal increase would be the result of excise on cigarettes rising from 10 percent to 20 perc...More
Workshop on the Regional Experience on Tobacco Tax
Last 5 July 2013, the "Workshop on the Regional Experience on Tobacco Tax" was held at Halong, Quang Ninh, Vietnam. In collaboration with the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) and HealthBridge Foundation of Canada, through its Southeast Asia Initiative on Tobacco Tax (SEATCA/SITT), the Ministry of Finance organized a one-day workshop to share the experience of tobacco tax policies and control of tobacco smuggling in some countries in the ASEAN in order to provide the lessons and i...More
Why Tobacco Tax
Why tax tobacco? Tobacco use is the single largest cause of preventable death globally, killing around six million people each year. In addition to these premature deaths, tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke results in huge economic costs, such as greater spending on medical treatment of tobacco-related diseases and productivity losses from sick days and disability. The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) was developed in response to the globalization of the to...More


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Bula vinaka and welcome to the Ministry of Infrastructure & Transport (MoIT) website. The Ministry is directly responsible for policy formulation, planning, design, regulatory, coordination and implementation of programs, projects and services relating to engineering works, meteorology, transportation and public utilities which are part of the Government infrastructure sector in Fiji. In addition, the Ministry is also responsible for policy and legislative formulation as well as administrative and regulatory functions of various Government Commercial Statutory Authorities (CSA's) and Government Commercial Companies (GCC's) under its line portfolio of the Minister for Infrastructure & Transport.
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I agree partially. It's more gold if less people perform it, but I'm a gold blogger so I just can't keep a secret if it involves making gold! That said, I've created a so called "elite section" where all present and future gold making tricks will be posted, as long as they fit in the category. Usually one of 10 posts fit in this category, so there will be plenty of tricks here too!
However, all methods in the elite section will be available elsewhere too, most likely. I cannot affect what other gold making sites post about, but I can affect my blog. =)
While most blogs and sites that have a similar restricted area require you to pay money for access, I give it freely. But you have to spend a minute of you time to complete a simple survey before you are granted access. This should take half of the visitors from the Elite Gold Tips, making them a little bit more useful for whoever wants to see them.
Nothing (new) to see.. Yet!
While writing this, there's no new methods there. Just some that I have already posted once, but are too good to be here for all to see. They are now removed and can be seen there instead. We don't want to see gold making tricks starting to lose effect! Sure, it can't be remedied anymore, but future elite methods can be saved partially, at least for my part. =)
Note: The Elite site is still very much under construction. It doesn't even have a layout yet!
Enter here ---> Elite Gold Making
Update: The access will last 25 days from now on instead of 2 days!
To see what's happening in the Elite Section, click on the above link or on the Elite Gold Making link on top of this page. I'm still working on a way to notify you of new methods posted there.
Twitter perhaps? Email notification? Mentioned in a blog post?
If you have any feedback, such as ideas or comments, don't hesitate to reply. I write for you, so I want you to have a pleasant reading experience. Your opinion is valuable!
Winter Veil Gold Making Reminder
Don't forget to check the Winter Veil Gold Guide! I've been the only one selling Gingerbread Cookies and Ice Cold Milk on my realm, and have made a killing already!
|Don't forget to flip spices aswell!
|Kill a Dragonhawk. Buy Spices. Bake a Cookie.
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An Indian kitchen is incomplete without Fenugreek Seeds. It is used in almost every Indian preparation let it be dal, paratha, curry and many vegetarian dishes. Fenugreek seeds are strongly aromatic and flavourful. The seeds are bitter in taste, but lose their bitterness if lightly roasted. They are rich in Vitamins such as Thiamin, Folic acid, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamins A, B6, and C, and are a rich storehouse of many minerals such as Copper, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Manganese, and Magnesium. Fenugreek leaves are a rich source of Vitamin K as well.
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Eating Well as You Age this World Elderly Day
In old age many elders suffer from low immunity, poor digestion, fatigue, weak bones and muscles. Activity of the body reduces and the elderly person may become victim of metabolic disorders like diabetes , osteoporosis, arthritis, heart problems, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, etc. All this does not mean that you have to eat less. Eating right becomes more important than eating less.
Requirement of vitamins, proteins, minerals, fluids and carbohydrates changes in old age. And all these nutrients have to be packaged in easy-to-digest and easy-to-absorb, small frequent meals which are spread out and spaced well over the entire day.
Always remember the motto "You are what you eat"
Below are simple tips to help the seniors feel vibrant and healthy, inside and out:
Continue reading Eating Well as You Age this World Elderly Day
5 Super foods to boost your immune system (Part-2)
Continuing the series on 5 Super foods to boost your immune system.
Spinach (Palak):
Spinach made our list not just because it's rich in vitamin C but also because it's packed with numerous antioxidants and beta-carotene, which may increase the infection-fighting capability of our immune systems.
Green Tea:
Polyphenols, potent plant antioxidants, are what's believed to give green tea its immune-boosting effects. To maximize the benefits and minimize bitterness, use just-below-boiling water and steep green tea no more than a minute or two.
A little lemon and honey can also help blunt the bitterness. But don't add milk, because the proteins will bind to the polyphenols, making them ineffective.
Aloe Vera:
Aloe Vera is a powerful immune modulator [stimulator]. It has the effect of enhancing the immune system function through improved digestion. Aloe vera acts as a potent anti-inflammatory agent, stopping the damage and leakage of the intestinal wall, thereby taking the stress off the immune system. It increases the number and intensity of all immune cells in the body.
Red Bell Pepper (Red capsicum):
These are known to contain a rich source of Vitamin C as well as beta carotenes. Red bell peppers help fight disease-causing germs very quickly and also keep the skin radiant and rejuvenated.
Gooseberry (Amla):
Gooseberry is the richest source of Vitamin C which is responsible to increase immunity. With increased immune system body is resistance towards common disease like flu, cough and also prevent infections. Gooseberry restores vitality and rejuvenates all bodily systems.
Next article on www.nutritionpotli.com "Improving productive at work"
5 Super foods to boost your immune system (Part-1)
Our immune system is a complex interaction between organs, glands, body systems, cells and chemicals in the body. This symphonic concert of processes requires proper nourishment in order to function optimally. In today's world, apart from practicing good hygiene we require the best possible immunity from the multitude of disease causing micro-organisms.
Let have a look at some common foods that have immune-boosting properties: Continue reading 5 Super foods to boost your immune system (Part-1)


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Getting Cosy With Mother Hen
Just a little project that started with a photograph of a chicken, it just looked like a tea cosy, just a little quirky fun.
Thought Id change the pace a little and mix it up.
Hope it makes you smile
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First time buyers, and even homeowners who haven't purchased a home in quite some time, can be surprised when they learn there are closing costs in addition to their down payment required when purchasing a home. Early in the process, whether with your Realtor® or your lender, closing costs can be discussed to those costs don't come as a surprise. Closing costs may include, but aren't limited to:
- loan origination fee
- appraisal fee
- pro-rated homeowner insurance
- pre-paid condo HOA fees
- pro-rated real estate taxes
Typical closing costs can be estimated at about 3% of the purchase price. In addition to closing costs add the down payment for the total funds needed to close on your home purchase. Loan programs with as little as 3% are available and there are some down payment assistance programs, so its definitely worth your time to explore financing options with your lender before beginning your home search.
If you plan to buy a home in 2016, now is the time to meet with your lender and Realtor® to start the home search and loan approval process. Locally the "spring"market swings into gear in late January. Stay ahead of the game (and other buyers) by having your loan approval finalized and start educating yourself on which communities best fit your budget, lifestyle, commute needs, etc.


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Sometimes I try things and I just need to tell someone how much I love them - that's today!
Why so amazing?! They're in a container that you can just take off the cardboard wrap you see here and then poke a couple holes and pop in the microwave. The thing is - NOBODY will know they were microwaved! The pork comes out juicy and super tender - everybody will think you had this braising all day.
So there you go - a couple of things I've tried recently that I loved! Let me know if there's something I should try!


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Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank usually seems little more than a cheerleader for the Obama administration, but his recent op-ed, "Criminalizing Journalism," was brilliant. Oh, he got in the requisite cheap shot at George Bush and even threw one at Richard Nixon, but the column came down hard on President Obama for spying on journalists and criminalizing good reporting.
At issue is the case against Fox News reporter James Rosen, who has been called a "co-conspirator and/or aider and abettor" in an espionage case against one of his sources. Milbank is not pleased.
"Liberals may not be particularly bothered," he writes, "because the targeted journalist works for Fox News. Conservatives may not be concerned because of their antipathy toward the news media generally. And the general public certainly doesn't have much patience for journalists' whining."
But, he goes on, everyone should care. "To treat a reporter as a criminal for doing his job — seeking out information the government doesn't want made public — deprives Americans of the First Amendment freedom on which all other constitutional rights are based. Guns? Privacy? Due process? Equal protection? If you can't speak out, you can't defend those rights, either." Amen.
There's something similar going in the IRS's singling out groups with conservative or "Tea Party" sounding names. Asking a pro-life group for the content of their prayers as a prerequisite to receiving nonprofit status is a huge abridgement of freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
Even worse, a year ago someone at the IRS leaked the confidential return filed by the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) to the Human Rights Campaign and the Huffington Post who posted the names of NOM donors on their websites.
All nonprofits file tax returns (990s) that include donor names, but those names are confidential, for the IRS's internal use. When the 990s are made public, the names are left out.
Leaking a return with donor names is a felony. Publishing those names is a felony. Yet neither the IRS, the media, the White House, the Department of Justice, nor the majority of nonprofits are demanding action. I assume the attitude is that since NOM is against redefining marriage to include same-sex couples they're getting what they deserve.
Yet Milbank's point applies here as well. Every nonprofit in the country should be outraged regardless of what they think of NOM. If IRS employees can with impunity leak confidential tax returns to activists and media outlets who can with impunity post donor lists online, every group in America is at risk. Today it's liberals leaking tax returns from a conservative group. Next time, the wind may be blowing the other direction. If this is swept under the rug, no one is safe.
Finally Milbank's point applies to religious liberty. As I said several months ago, if you think religious liberty is a Catholic issue, I don't blame you. The media has incessantly called the HHS health insurance mandate the "contraception mandate" ignoring the fact that the mandate demands that contraception, sterilization, and abortion-inducing drugs be available in all health insurance for free with a very narrow religious exception.
The Catholic bishops courageously defended this infringement of religious liberty. Evangelical activists here in Washington have also acted with courage and resolve, but Evangelical leaders beyond Washington have, for the most part, been asleep at the wheel. And lay people, both Evangelical and Catholic, have responded with a collective yawn. Theologically liberal Christians and secularists, needless to say, could not possibly care less.
Some Christians have gone so far as to argue that there are religious people — Muslims in particular — to whom we do not want to extend too much religious liberty. But how handing theological and moral authority to the federal government addresses questions surrounding Islam is not at all clear. And history clearly shows that granting religious freedom to favored groups while withholding it from less favored groups is fuels extremism and even violence.
All our freedoms rest on the foundation of religious liberty. What, after all, is the use of freedom of speech or freedom of the press if you're not permitted to say what you believe? If religious liberty can be taken from some groups today, it can be taken from others tomorrow. But because religious freedom comes from God, it precedes the state and Christians should fight for everyone's religious liberty.
Milbank wrote his final paragraph about journalists, but it applies equally to the IRS's bullying and to religious freedom. He writes (ironically, it seems to me): "If Obama really is 'a fierce defender of the First Amendment,' as his spokesman would have it, he will move quickly to fix this. Otherwise, Obama is establishing an ominous precedent for future leaders whose fondness for the First Amendment may not be so fierce." Exactly.


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St Alphonsus de Liguori C.SS.R
We live on Stronsay in Orkney, and our small but growing congregation, centred on 'Our Lady's Chapel', is served by the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer (F.SS.R) from Golgotha Monastery, Papa Stronsay. We are blessed with daily Mass in the 'extraordinary form', with weekly Benediction, Confessions, etc. On certain major feast-days and special occasions, eg. Holy Week, Christmas, clothing of novices, vows, centenary celebrations, etc. we are invited to Papa Stronsay, being conveyed by the monks in their sturdy little boat to and from the island, and always treated with great hospitality, essentially as part of the family. These joint experiences, the physical crossing of the sea, short though it may be, followed by participation in the most devout traditional liturgical ceremonies of the Church, sometimes lasting two or three hours and often into the night, frequently followed by hospitable fare, combine over time, to create a rather special spiritual and experiential bond between the monastic community and parishioners. We do not lose sight of the fact that everything done is for the glory of God, and the salvation of souls, and this is why we thank God for the presence of our monks here, and pray that their faith and holy perseverance will soon be rewarded by their full canonical erection in the Diocese.
I confess to having a considerable interest in the history of monastic life. I emphasise that this is purely an aesthetic interest, as in the event of waking up one morning to find that mysteriously I had become a monk overnight, I fear that I wouldn't even last the day! We all recognise the admirable qualities that it takes to become a religious, and of course the final invitation is from God. I console myself by remembering that in God's house there are many kingdoms, and that I would be more than happy to be the least of all the royal servants in the most insignificant of those kingdoms.
I am currently reading, for the second or third time, a book entitled 'Borderland' by Anna Reid, described by the author as 'A journey through the history of Ukraine'; a paperback published in 1998 by Phoenix. I have no intention of reviewing this book except to say that it is a fascinating read, beautifully written, and I thoroughly recommend it. However whilst in monastic mind, I would like to quote a short passage from the book, relating to the year 1650 or thereabouts, in which the author recounts the experiences of an Orthodox cleric, who with his Superior, visited certain monasteries in Moscow and the Ukraine. The author is writing about Kiev in the Ukraine:-
'Seven hundred years of provincialism had its advantages. Third city of the empire, Kiev never felt the grip of government in quite the same way as Moscow and St Petersburg. An early traveller to say so was Paul of Aleppo, an Orthodox cleric who accompanied his father Macarius, Patriarch of Antioch, on a fund-raising mission to the Tsar in the 1650s. Landing at the mouth of the Dnieper, this smooth Mediterranean pair were initially not much taken with Ukraine. The mosquitoes bit, the food was dreadful, and the services went on for ever. 'We never left church,' Paul confided to his diary, 'but tottering on our legs after so much standing'.
Moscow, though, was far worse. 'Anyone wishing to shorten his life by five or ten years,' Paul wrote, 'should go to Muscovy.' In the monasteries 'mirth and laughter and jokes' were forbidden, and spies watched through cracks in the doors to see 'whether the inmates practise devotional humility, fasting and prayer; or whether they get drunk and amuse themselves'. Drinkers, he was told, were sent to Siberia; smokers were liable for execution – news which put him 'in great fear' on his own account. After all this, as he wrote on his journey home, Ukraine seemed like paradise:
'For during those two years spent in Muscovy , a padlock had been set on our hearts, and we were in the extremity of narrowness and compressure of our minds; for in that country no person can feel anything of freedom or cheerfulness.......... The country of the Kosacks (Ukrainian Cossacks), on the contrary, was like our own country to us, and its inhabitants were to us boon companions and fellows like ourselves'.
The battered pair were even happier to reach Moldova, where they 'entered the bath, after twenty-seven months, during the whole of which time we had neither entered a bath nor washed ourselves with water'.
Having read this, I imagine that vocations to the religious life in the Russian Orthodox Church in the 17th century, must have been few and far between! Probably even worse than today in our Church, with some notable exceptions - 'Deo Gratias'! By the way I haven't heard of any of the F.SS.R community being banished to Siberia, and I haven't heard of any executions – yet! Only joking, of course, says he nervously, watching three formidable figures in black walking slowly and deliberately towards him, each carrying a black, rectangular object in their hand. Phew, it's Saturday morning and time for choir practice for sung Mass tomorrow! It's Brothers Magdala, Martin, and Peter, each carrying their 'Liber Usualis' ! Now where did I put my copy?
Some really good and encouraging news for nurses (and the unborn)
Neil Addison, a Liverpool barrister, reports on his Religion Law Blog that he has 'recently successfully represented two Roman Catholic Nurses who were told that they could not refuse to work at a weekly Abortion Clinic run by their Hospital.'
http://ccfather.blogspot.com H/T Ben Travato 'Countercultural Father' blog
http://religionlaw.blogspot.com H/T Neil Addison 'Religion Law Blog'
This is truly good news for all pro-life nurses and ultimately for the unborn. Congratulations to Neil Addison for his dedicated and professional services. It is refreshing and encouraging to find the law on the side of individual conscience in moral matters of such importance. Spread the good news, especially to all those in the nursing profession.
'Holy Mary, Queen Assumed into Heaven – pray for our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI, and for our Country'


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The Show Must Go On – A Rick By Any Other Name
I saw such a wonderful example today of why live theatre is so captivating. When people ask "why not just see a movie" or try to explain to me that with television and film the performances, setting and all the production values can be so much more polished and perfect and unlimited, etc., I reply that it's a totally different experience altogether. I love television and film, but theatre can be even more special. With theatre, it's a group experience. The group of artists that have worked so hard to build the art you are seeing, the group of artists that are performing it in the moment, the audience group experiencing it together and reacting back to the performers – we're all partially responsible for how this all goes — and it may go differently this time than last time or next time. That's exciting — there's an extra frisson of engagement and anticipation.
Today I saw a lovely play at City Lights Theater in San Jose called Making God Laugh by Sean Grennan. It begins in middle-America 1980 when parents Ruthie and Bill host their 20-something children Rick, Tom and Maddie for Thanksgiving; the three subsequent scenes are family holidays in 1990, 2000 and 2010. It's a very funny but sharp and thought-provoking view of a family and the dynamics and shifting roles of lifelong relationships. I thoroughly enjoyed this play and recommend it (details at end of post). However, I'm not writing this to talk particularly about the play. I want to focus on the stand-in actor and the adaptability of theatre and theatre artists.
The actor who normally plays the part of Richard ("Rick") was, on very short notice, unable to perform today. Two hours before curtain, director Caitlin Papp got in touch with actor Sean Okuniewicz who agreed to play the part of Rick in today's performance, carrying a script. Sean has worked with City Lights Theatre and Caitlin Papp before but had only seen this play once in its two-week (so far) run. But, he's a professional actor and he said (something like), "sure, can do".
He was terrific. Not, "considering he had no notice, he was terrific". Not, "if he had had the benefit of six weeks of rehearsal", or "if he wasn't carrying a script he would have been terrific". No qualifiers. He just was extremely good in this part today. I often forgot he was carrying a script. He appeared so comfortable in the role and appeared effortlessly to embody the complex character of Rick — this once-star athlete always looking for the next big thing and always making the wrong choice. (Rick's 1980 car was a salmon-colored Pacer.) Sean's physicality was perfect and unafraid and yet he portrayed some nuanced emotional reactions and interactions difficult to do behind a script. I did regret that I didn't get enough of his face and eyes because he had to read.
Sean Okuniewicz's performance in this stand-in role was outstanding. He gets a lot of credit for that, but not all of it. The other performers (all very talented in their own right) almost seamlessly supported him — feeding him a line or a cue now and then, providing a subtle blocking aid when needed with moving around the stage in a support system virtually undetectable if you weren't looking for it. Of course the other actors wanted the play to go well; it's in their interest. But it felt warm and generous too, like they wanted his experience to go well for him. The amazing adaptability of live theatre – kind of like one of those micro-organisms that closes around a foreign particle and absorbs it completely, he was made one with the ensemble.
As the director said in her pre-curtain speech, this theatre, as most theatres, feels like a family. And as the play ultimately says too, family takes care of family. I witnessed an example and it enhanced an already wonderful theatre experience.
Making God Laugh plays through December 23, 2018. It's full of laughs (even if you aren't old enough to remember Pacers) and you will have a great time. City Lights Theater, 2nd Street San Jose.
From City Light's website:
"Come share the holidays with Ruthie, Bill and the kids. Thirty years of holidays, that is. You'll laugh, tear up and shudder: sometimes at the "festive" recipes, sometimes at the fashion choices you'll never admit you also made. Through it all, Ruthie and Bill try to keep the home fires burning as the paths of their three adult children—a priest, an aspiring actress and a smooth-talking entrepreneur—twist and turn. As Woody Allen once said, "If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans."
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Loved this story, very hard to step in and do this kind of a job! I love everything that you write!
So glad you were in attendance for such an unique and special performance and then to be able to share the experience so clearly with us.
Wow what a wonderful blog post..
. thank you so much Susan !
I appreciate your enthusiasm
for wonderful theater…
And I love the photos you
have posted along with the blogs!


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Archive for August 2010
TothPix: I Will Not Fail!
This wonderful and desperate Toth panel speaks to me right now for some reason. Anyone else?
This frame is from the Soldier's Grave story I featured in the previous TothPix post. Analysis of the whole story here.
Pepper and the Snow LeopardHere's a sample/preview page of an evolving project I'm working on right now with writer, Alex Grecian. How it progresses or whether it'll be published is a matter still to be decided and discovered, but it's fun to work on when I've time. Something different style-wise than Bedbugs and for a slightly older audience, more like ages 9-12 rather than 4-8.
If all goes well, I'll have chapter 1 or more for sale as a mini comic or chap book at the Minnesota Fall Convention on Saturday, October 16. No promises.
Kids Art ClassA couple weeks back I spent some time with some great kids at a Commonbond Housing site called Yorkdale Townhomes in Edina as a guest visitor for their summer program. I shared my story of life as an artist, taught some cartooning - how to create facial features and build/design characters - and how to find and pursue your dreams. I also covered my creative process for writing and illustrating my children's book, Night of the Bedbugs. So, we all drew together, and they came up with some great stuff, which you can see below. Thanks to Sue Gahan for invitation, whom I met at the 2-day comic convention here in Minneapolis in May.
TothPix: Chiaroscuro Soldier
I was lucky to find scans online of a few pages of the black and white original art from Toth's Soldier's Grave. written by Bob Kanigher. It's a stirring little war period piece, featuring old Mullah, who leaves his family to become a soldier, his only chance to earn enough to provide for his family. And because he has trouble keeping up, he is given an opportunity to fight.
In the page below, Toth employs stunning chiaroscuro techniques with fluid brushwork, marking the landscape with the footprints of younger and more vital soldiers, leaving Mullah in the dust. Toth first depicts Mullah in silhouette in a gorgeous frame...
...then alters his size and placement within the panels to lead the reader's eye through the page, as displayed below.
Next week, I'll post in color and break down the entire story, but until then will leave you with this larger version of the black and white art, cleaning it up and sharpening as much as I could.
More thoughts on Toth, other work, and this story at Bob H.'s Four Realities blog, where he's written about Toth more than once. Enjoy!
MIX 2010I had a lotta hot fun at the Minneapolis Indie Xpo, doing sketches, chatting with fans, friends and fellow artists, and selling lotsa comics, minis, books, buttons and marbles. I expected the crowd to be 20-something hipsters, of which there were plenty, but a lotta families showed up, too, so it was a good cross section and MIX of people.
A view from near my table of one of the three rooms/areas of the show. This was taken in the morning as the show began. A short time later and most of the rest of the day, these rooms were pretty packed.
It was a hot and humid day, and the small fan I brought along was little comfort, but somehow I did a buncha sketches, even if my sweaty arm occasionally stuck to the paper:
A quick Hellboy drawing I did in a collector's sketchbook.
I know, I'm weird. Big fan of spatulas. Never took any drugs, ladies and gentleman!
Many kids, parents and grandparents were drawn to my Night of the Bedbugs book, ABC minis, buttons and juggling beanbags, which was nice to see. A lotta new Bedbugs fans were made at this show, who I hope will follow up and LIKE the Bedbugs Facebook page or visit the bedbugsmania.com web site for games, vids and more.
Taking a break from doing a Micronauts' Baron Karza sketch for a photo by new acquaintance, and MCAD Artist in Residence, Jim Keefe.
Special thanks to MIX organizers Sarah Morean and Andy Krueger for doing a fine job kicking off this event. I'm already looking forward to next year.
The Return of Megaton Man!I've long been a fan of Don Simpson's Megaton Man, indeed since his debut in 1984. So I was pleased as punch when he and newly appointed President of the CBLDF (Comic Book Legal Defense Fund), Larry Marder asked me to color a four-page story Don had done for the upcoming annual issue of Liberty Comics. Don considers himself retired from the comic book scene, focusing on teaching and working towards his MA in history of art and architecture and PhD. Still, when called upon to raise funds and defend the First Amendment, Don rose to the challenge and hasn't missed a beat. Indeed, not only is this piece his first and longest in years, it's also his best. It's like he never took the time off. So it was a pleasure for my wife, Mary and I to color away on his array of Bizarre Heroes, and contribute to the cause ourselves. Here's a sneak peek panel from one of many great stories by big name creators:
This panel also features fan faves Yarn Man, Rubber Brother and X-Ray Boy.
CBLDF Liberty Annual 2010, edited by Larry Marder with stories from various creators and covers by Jim Lee and Darick Robertson, arrives in stores on October 6, 2010 for $4.99.
TothPix: Lines, Dots, Jiggles & Splats
Browsing again through pages this week of Dear John: The Alex Toth Doodle Book, I came across this quote from Toth:
"About original comic book/strip/black and white line art - young or old at examining/enjoy sleuthing-out which lines/dots/jiggles/splats/blobs/streaks/smears/nicks/scrapes/ were accidents - and which were intentional bits of genius-business, done so casually, tho, creating such unique effects, touches - of course we read all kinds of significance into every jot and tittle to express deep worshipful "in-tune-ship" with our pet artist-heroes' art - wrongfully, too, mostly - we fans, of all ages and experience and exposure, are guilty of that sin!"
Well, as I've been challenged recently on that very point in regards to Toth's work, and having to plead guilty per Alex's charge, I hope I'll be forgiven if I still indulge in that very pursuit at this blog. I just can't help it. Toth's work just "does it" for me more than any other and I'll continue to pour over his jots, lines and dots. That said, I'll try to be as discerning as possible, and have a post or two planned to poke at some of Toth's weaknesses (far be it from me, but there you go).
In the meantime, let's Sleuth-Out!
TothPix: Death by Toth
I never mustered the courage or had the guts to write Alex Toth to critique my work, or even a gushy fan letter. I did , however, send him an S.A.S.E. to request a small bit of art from him for a project, which led to the only piece of Toth art I possess.
In the mid-'90s my pal and Trollords partner Scott Beaderstadt and I decided to release a (as it turns out, ill-fated) Trollords Classics collection. It featured the first three issues of Trollords (originally published in 1986, as well as as a new story called Death Dreams, which focused on the Trollords arch nemesis, Death. In the 30-page story, we got to see things for Death's point of view, and in a large double-page spread his visage from a variety of perspectives. To convey this, we asked as many artist as we could think of and contact to contribute a 2" x 2" piece of art with their depiction of "death."
We were pleased to receive back pieces from Scott McCloud, Michael Golden, Alex Ross, Steve Rude, Adam Hughes, Dave Sim, Neil Gaiman, Kyle Baker, Berke Breathed, Terry Gilliam and Will Eisner, among many superb artists. But nothing made my heart skip as when I pulled out the simple piece sent by Alex Toth.
Some folks depicted their characters, or a skull, conceptual or spiritual takes on the theme. But nobody offered a more pure expression of the idea.
Seeing it for the first time, as bleak as is the outlook, I had to smile. How perfectly Toth. Perhaps he was an atheist, or maybe he knew we all really don't know what is in store for us "after." But this simple black square is one of my most prized possessions.
Maybe he was being profound, or perhaps he was just being...lazy.
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Power BI
Microsoft Power BI is a business analytics service that provides interactive visualizations with self-service business intelligence capabilities, enabling end users to create reports and dashboards by themselves without having to depend on information technology staff or database administrators.
When you use Databricks as a data source with Power BI, you can bring the advantages of Databricks performance and technology beyond data scientists and data engineers to all business users.
You can connect Power BI Desktop to your Databricks clusters using the built-in Spark connector. As a bonus, this connector lets you use DirectQuery to offload processing to Databricks, which is great when you have a massive amount of data that you don't want to load into PowerBI or when you want to perform near real-time analysis.
- Download and install the Power BI Desktop client. See Get Power BI Desktop in the Microsoft documentation.
- Get a personal access token for Databricks API access. See Authentication.
Connect Power BI Desktop to a Databricks cluster
You must first get the JDBC connection information for your cluster and then provide that information as a server address when you configure the connection in Power BI Desktop.
Step 1: Get the JDBC server address
In Databricks, go to Clusters and select the cluster you want to connect to.
On the cluster edit page, scroll down and select the JDBC/ODBC tab.
On the JDBC/ODBC tab, copy and save the JDBC URL.
Construct the JDBC server address that you will use when you set up your Spark cluster connection in Power BI Desktop. Take the JDBC URL that you copied and saved in step 3 and do the following:
- Replace
- Remove everything in the path between the port number and
sql, retaining the components indicated by the boxes in the image below.
In our example, the server address would be:
or, if you choose the aliased version:
- Replace
Step 2: Configure and make the connection in Power BI Desktop
Launch Power BI Desktop, click Get Data in the toolbar, and click More….
In the Get Data dialog, search for and select the Spark connector.
Click Connect.
On the Spark dialog, configure your cluster connection.
- Server: Enter the server address that you constructed from the JDBC URL in Step 1.
- Protocol: Select HTTP.
- Data Connectivity mode: Select DirectQuery, which lets you offload processing to Spark. This is ideal when you have a large volume of data or when you want near real-time analysis.
Click OK.
On the next dialog, enter the word
tokenin the User name field and a personal access token in the Password field.
Click Connect.
The Power BI Navigator should display the data available for query in your Databricks cluster.


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MONTHLY GUILD MEETINGSThe activities and programs of the Houston Calligraphy Guild are planned and implemented by the Board of Directors made up of Guild members.
From September through May, the schedule includes an early bird class at 9:00 am before the official meeting at 10 a.m. During the months of June, July and August, the Guild's summer study focuses on a single calligraphic script or related skill.
All meetings are held at the Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter, Houston, Texas 77042. Telephone 713-266-8193 unless otherwise informed.
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SEPTEMBER MEETINGWelcome back to a new Guild Year!
EARLY BIRD – SECRET PAL POSTPONEDDue to the storms that have affected our area, we know that some of our buddies are dealing with the much more important job of getting their lives back in order, or housing those in need. The Secret Pal Reveal will occur next month, October 14. So... please hold onto the goodies that you received from your Pal; you have a chance to even catch up or pop something else into the mail. We'll remind everyone again in the October Blast. We know that you all want to visit a bit with each other at the meeting, so you can still come early and catch up with everyone, before our fabulous program.
If you know now that you will not be attending the October meeting, you can bring any items that you would be giving to your Secret Pal at the Reveal. –. Please put it in a large envelope, identify who it's from (you) and to whom it goes and give it to Wolf to keep for October.
Mimi Reilly assisted by Debbie Dutton and with long discussion hours put in by the Board is excited to introduce the updated website, which will sustain and grown our Guild while improving all our operations.
For those who attended LetterWorks and IAMPETH, bring your wonderful work to "show and share" with the members. Also, for those who participated in the Gemma Black workshop, the Summer Study or any other independent study that you pursued – bring your work, also.
After a long summer with no Ways & Means purchases, I know y'all are itching to buy!!! We have new items donated by Debbie Dutton and, evidently, "all the stamps in the world" donated by Troy Brooks (I must admit, I've made that mistake on eBay myself)!!! Bring your cash or checkbooks! - Cyndi and Pam
Correction to previous Blast: Those writers actually responsible for birthday cards this summer were: May - Cori Austin June - Dawn Hurst July - Terry Hausner Aug. - Pattie Murchison If you got a card from one of these Team members and enjoyed it, please let her know.
Please bring your completed Valentine blanks/envelopes to the September 9th meeting. We need to know what our count is, and how many more Valentines we will need to generate. If you can't come to the September meeting, please contact Sue Cox at 713-981-5676 to make arrangements to get them to her.
October Meeting- October 14 , 2017
Heads up on the Program given by Anne Taylor - if you don't have them at home, pick up any water-soluble BLACK pencil (Anne likes softer B leads), available at Hobby Lobby, in sets from Texas Art- $12 - by Faber-Castell, and Jerry's Artarama - $16. Full description in October Blast, but this gives you time to pick up a pencil of this type if you don't already it.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH- November 11, 12
Martyn Farm Harvest Festival – Armand Bayou Nature Center Saturday & Sunday, November 11 & 12th, 10-4PM Gather in the circa 1900 farm house with families as they observe "fancy writing" and experience a dip pen. This is your chance to inspire future calligraphers.
Contact: Dottie Cook 281-660-3369
MINI WORKSHOP– November 11, 2017 - immediately following meeting
Tips and Lettering Info with Terry Hausner More info TBA
MAJOR WORKSHOP: "DRESSED DOWN POINTED PEN"– October 7-8, 2017
Instructor: Pat Blair


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McCain Slams Trump's Privileged 'Bone Spur' Deferments From the Vietnam War
John McCain hit back at President Trump in the latest round of an ongoing fued between the two leaders of the Republican Party
John McCain hit back at President Trump in the latest round of an ongoing fued between the two leaders of the Republican Party. During a C-SPAN interview about the Vietnam War, in which McCain fought and was held as a prisoner of war, the senator from Arizona slammed upper-income Americans who were able to obtain a draft deferment for having a "bone spur," while poorer Americans had no choice but to fight.
"One aspect of the (Vietnam) conflict by the way that I will never ever countenance is that we drafted the lowest income level of America and the highest income level found a doctor that would say that they had a bone spur," McCain said. "That is wrong. That is wrong. If we are going to ask every American to serve, every American should serve."
During the war, Donald Trump received a total of five deferments from the draft due to heel spurs and bone protrusions.
TONIGHT - @SenJohnMcCain talks about the Vietnam War's legacy on C-SPAN, at 6 & 10pm ET. pic.twitter.com/WnZT0n8Mcn— American History TV (@cspanhistory) October 22, 2017
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It's been quite a few weeks since my last public update. For those who have been on this journey, I suspect you can relate when I describe our journey having several personalities. Sometimes it feels like we are riding a roller coaster, sometimes we're using cruise control, sometimes we hover in a holding pattern. I would say these last few weeks have been a little of each.
Dialing back to 7 weeks ago, HP wrote to family:
"The Brain MRI provided some great news. Apparently the pills are working. The doctor said that there are no new lesions. Some lesions are completely gone. None are growing. Some are shrinking. Amazingly good news. I feel very lucky and grateful.
My blood work was great. Still don't have the EKG report. They did X-rays today as the doctor was concerned about a cough I have and hoarseness. She didn't think it will be a problem but thought it is good to just check.
I told the doctor about all my side effects, and most can be attributed to my pill. She thinks that eventually they will dissipate. Anyhow I will put up with anything as long as the pill is working.
Judi and I are thrilled with the news and feel so blessed right now."
dialing back to the first week in February, HP wrote to family:
"I had blood work and a PET scan on Wednesday and then saw my Oncologist and had a Zometa infusion on Thursday.
First the good news: the new pill is not only working on decreasing the cancer lesions on the brain. The PET scan showed that the lung tumor is shrinking; the areas of the bone metastases are actually healing, and no new signs of any metastases. Amazing!
BUT…..the PET scan also showed inflammation in both lungs. It is causing me to have problems breathing. The doctor said it could be something caused by the Opdivio I took before I started getting treatment in Houston, or it could be caused by the Tagrisso – the drug that is warding off the cancer. My doctor is very concerned and has told me to stop taking the Tagrisso until they figure out the reason for the inflammation. The doctor said the inflammation could cause serious, long-lasting problems. I will start taking prednisone today and they are setting up an appointment to see a lung specialist next week.
I'm very worried again. Not happy I have to stop taking this miracle pill. Here is something that is making me better and I have to stop. 😢 The doctor will not know if i can take it again until I see the lung doctor and the steroid has done its job.
I'm really hoping i can start back up with Tagrisso. Or something just as good. But who knows? Don't know if the doctors will have more tests for me. I'm in limbo!"
As I re-read our family updates written in January and February, I am re-experiencing the feelings we felt in real time. January, in hindsight, was the cruise control part of the journey. Early February, in hindsight, we hopped back into the roller coaster car.
Today, we happily observe HP's lung inflammation has been resolved by prednisone. His breathing is normal. It is a very welcomed relief. And, talk about energy levels! His appetite is tremendous. HP continues to feel great with enough energy to run circles around most of us. There are not adequate words to describe my happiness that comes from HP feeling great. Today, we hover in a holding pattern.
It took us a bit of time to process the news from February's visit. That included moments of sadness and anxiety, followed by meditation and just simply enjoying our time together. Inner peace has returned as long as we stay in this moment.
Today is a new day. This week is a new week. Test results are available online and, this week, we await a phone conference with the oncologist to put it all together for us.
We send all of you, our travel companions, bushels and bushels of love. As I write this for you and me, may we remember ebb and flow are very real. Each will continue to visit. When in ebb, I forget flow. Simply said, I cant see her, even when I am consciously, deliberately looking for her.
It's hard to see when on a roller coaster. Everything is a blur. Until the roller coaster car comes to a stop. That's when I shake my head, blink my eyes a few times, and then realize Flow never left my side. And, hand-in-hand with Flow, inner peace cautiously tiptoes back into my sights. And, then I can write again.


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Consumer debt collection remains a major source of complaints, lawsuits, and enforcement actions against financial institutions. There are numerous debt collection laws and regulations – and numerous opportunities for errors. Borrowers, their attorneys, and regulators are closely monitoring collection practices. Therefore, it's important to understand and implement proper collection procedures to avoid liability. This webinar will explain the most common consumer collection mistakes and how to reduce your institution's liability risk.
Attendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits.
- Common mistakes made by creditors in the collection process and how to correct them
- Collection activities that regulators will be "watching closely"
- Examples of how creditors have gone "too far" in the collection process
- Summary of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (noncompliance could lead to UDAAP violations)
- How to reduce liability risk
- CFPB Bulletin Prohibition of Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices in the Collection of Consumer Debts
- Employee training log
- NEW – Interactive quiz
This informative session will benefit consumer loan officers, loan operations staff, credit administration staff, collection personnel, compliance officers, attorneys, managers, and others involved in the collection process.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2004
That's Gonna Leave A Mark
Here is a pefect example of why I say "There is no fender-bender on a motorcycle."
That's what we in the business call "painful". He won't die, but probably wished he would.
Here is an interesting article about the PA helmet law 4 months after being lifted.
"In the first four months that helmets became optional for riders 21 and older, deaths among helmetless riders more than doubled, from six to 15, compared with the year-ago period. Fatalities among riders wearing helmets dropped 28 percent, from 25 to 18."
"No one here will be able to draw any conclusions,'' said Ed Myslewicz, a spokesman for the state Department of Transportation.
WHAT? What will it take to draw conclusions? A connect the dot exercise with pictures of conclusions?
State Sen. John Wozniak, a Cambria County Democrat and motorcyclist who helped shepherd the bill through the Legislature, said he expected a "small spike'' in injuries among helmetless riders, but predicts it will be temporary as riders adjust to their new freedom.
HMMMM, you must be right. It's obvious to me that when people aren't forced to wear a helmet that they go out and crash to "adjust to their new freedom".
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Notices to Airmen (NOTAM)
You have a legal and moral duty to ensure that your flight can be made safely. Even if you only plan some ridge soaring at your local site, you should be aware of any local airspace restrictions and take steps to avoid infringing them. If you plan to fly cross-country you should be familiar with Air Law and understand airspace types and restrictions as they apply to our kind of aircraft.
Airspace is regularly changed as civil airports grow, military aerodromes are abandoned, airways are raised or lowered and other changes occur. The CAA replaces charts as required, and this can be as often as within twelve months of the previous issue. You should therefore check at least annually to make sure you are using the most up-to-date issue.
Even with an up-to-date chart, the information is only valid on the day of issue! In order to keep your chart fully up to date between new editions, it is necessary to consult the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) and NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen) that the CAA issues, and amend your chart as necessary.
You should also check the NOTAMs for any other activities that may affect your flight. You can you can use the web to access all the NOTAMs for that day at www.nats-uk.ead-it.com (there's no need to register, just enter the username: "BHPAuser" and password: "password"). A more graphic representation of current airspace restrictions can be found at http://notaminfo.com/ukmap. Pilots flying midweek should also make use of the Civil Aircraft Notification Procedure (CANP) system to alert military pilots of their presence.
Ideally your Club should have access to NOTAMs. If you use the postal service, you should be aware that details may have changed after the bulletins were printed and posted. And don't forget to read the Airspace Update column in Skywings. It's also a good idea to call Freefone 0500 354802 to check on Royal flights, Red Arrows displays and other Temporary Restricted Airspace (RA[T]).
The most comprehensive treatment of Airlaw, covering Air Law, types of airspace and other legalities, aeronautical charts, the Rules of the Air and the Air Navigation Order, is to be found in the BHPA Pilot Handbook. This is available from hang gliding and paragliding dealers and from the BHPA Shop.
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