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Via @perlineamvalli comes this interesting set of mapping data for the RIB (Roman Inscriptions of Britain) that have been found at Chesters Roman Fort along wall mile 27:
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You can find much more data for many inscriptions found along Hadrian's Wall at the blog perlineamvalli.wordpress.com – there are great maps and colour-coding as to the precision of the known location of each inscription.[1]
Now the reason this is of particular interest to me is that some years ago now, when I was doing my Master's degree, I wrote a paper analysing the location of the inscriptions in the RIB classified by deity name. Now I didn't have the time, resources, or luxury to research to exactly where every inscription was found, so instead I used the county listed in the RIB as an approximate guide to the location, plus any general information I could glean from papers where the inscriptions were either the subject or incidentally, but authoritatively mentioned.
Initially I was looking for patterns in male/female deity distribution, but the major thing I stumbled upon was that the Jupiter inscriptions (along with inscriptions to the imperial genius, &c.) are all mainly found in the region of the wall (generally northern, "military" areas). Whereas inscriptions to Mars especially (this includes the syncretic agglomerations of Mars and other gods which seems to occur more frequently in the RIB than for Jupiter, excluding that were explicitly imperial cult) are in the main found in the southern "civilian" areas. In fact if you turned up an altar with an inscription in Gloucestershire (just to pick a southern county not quite randomly) my guess it would most likely be either to Mars or Mercury (or one in a smaller but still significant group of rather miscellaneous deities). Jupiter is nearly always up in the north (although this may be biased by large and distinct groups of altars to Iupitter Optimus Maximus that seem to have been buried in or near forts on the wall for reasons not quite clear to me).
Now this might be entirely unremarkable except for the fact I kept turning up assertions in the literature that indicated the opposite was occurring in Gaul; i.e. that Mars was a distinctly "military" deity with Jupiter being the "Romanising"[2] god that civilians preferred to pick for local syncretion. So there's some process of local adaption going on beyond the differences often noted between the Greek East and the Gallic Western/Northern parts of the Empire.
This was my only real venture into any sort of archaeological data analysis, something you'd think I'd be good at given my computer science background, but after dabbling in it for a semester I rather abandoned that type of research for a more literary-historiographical focus for both my Masters dissertation and now my PhD thesis.[3]
[1]. This tweet also confirms that the entire dataset will be available from perlineamvalli.org.uk
[2]. Scare quotes deliberate. This is a loaded and highly contested term which I'm just going to hand-wave away for the purposes of this blog post.
[3]. In the main because my institution doesn't have a lot of ways it could support such a research focus; also I've always been drawn to the classical literature first and foremost.


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British Classics / Breeders' Cup wins: The Derby (1997) Breeders' Cup Classic (2008) Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (2008) (2009) 1,000 Guineas (2000) St. Leger (1996) (2007) (2010) Breeders' Cup Mile (1984)
John Gosden (born on 30 March 1951 in Sussex, England) is a racehorse trainer. Having trained over 2,000 winners since his return to England in 1989, including winners of the Breeders' Cup Classic and the Derby, he is generally considered one of the most successful racehorse trainers of his generation.
After graduating from Cambridge University, he began as assistant to champion trainer Noel Murless. After Noel retired, Gosden became assistant to Vincent O'Brien in Ireland. He then moved to California, becoming assistant to Tommy Doyle, before attaining an American Horse Training license in 1979.

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As a Tony Stewart fan, I went into the 2011 Sprint Cup chase extremely pessimistic. After all, Tony Stewart went into the chase saying he thought the team was wasting a chase berth with the way they had been performing. Of course we all know what happened; Tony Stewart went on a tear- won FIVE of the ten Chase races (something that had NEVER been done before) including the season closer at Homestead-Miami, thus winning the Chase by TIEBREAKER. It was both exhilarating and stressful to be a Tony Stewart fan towards the end of the 2011 chase. I was AT the Phoenix race and spent most of the race perched on the patio of the media center- watching the race through my fingers. I don't even remember much about the Homestead race- except that I was so stoked that I promised my family that if Tony won the championship I would treat them to dinner at the Outback. Guess you all know what I had for dinner that night. What made the chase so great last year- especially during Homestead was that it was so CLOSE- and to win it Tony Stewart HAD TO WIN THE RACE- a second place wouldn't cut it.
This year however, I feel EXCITEMENT going into the chase because this year NASCAR's Chase for the 2012 Sprint Series Cup could be brought home by ANY of the 12 drivers. I personally do not count ANYONE out. Sure Tony's the reigning champion and I would LOVE to see him become a FOUR time champion. Denny Hamlin goes in to the Chase seeded first and his crew chief Darian Grubb no doubt feels he has a point to prove. But I can't count out Jimmie Johnson- he's won five and is looking hard for 6. With FOUR of the 12 cars being Hendrick Motorsports cars that means mathematically (and I am NOT good at math people) there is a 1/3 chance that winner could be a Hendrick car- and Junior has been looking strong and CONSISTENT all season. And Jeff Gordon has been driving like a maniac (in a good way) these last few races. And Kasey's had some bad luck but pretty much had that first Wild Card spot in the bag in Richmond. Kenseth no doubt would like to leave the 17 team with a Championship before jumping over to Joe Gibbs Racing next season. Harvick is tenacious and they didn't give him the nickname THE CLOSER for anything. Then we have dark horses like Greg Biffle, Martin Truex Jr and Clint Bowyer who have also been RIGHT there all season long. And I would NEVER ever ever count out Brad Keselowski. In my mind- right before we go into the first race of the Chase it is ANYONE's trophy right now.
As a NASCAR fan, the fact that it is anyone's championship right now is EXCITING. Of course I still want Tony Stewart to win it!
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Healthcare reform efforts in the House and Senate are proposing to alter profoundly the way in which many people in the US would shop for and purchase their health insurance policies.
Details differ, but the big health bills now under consideration in both chambers would establish a nationwide system of insurance exchanges – government-run, Web-centered marketplaces intended to make it easy for consumers to compare the costs and benefits of available insurance options.
These exchanges perhaps haven't received the attention paid other aspects of the Obama administration's push to pass healthcare reform legislation. But proponents say they would be a vital piece of the new US healthcare delivery system, serving as subsidy dispensers and insurance regulators as well as places to buy and sell coverage.
"They would be like a supermarket, and a food stamp office, and an FDA [Food and Drug Administration] that oversees food safety, all rolled into one," says Karen Pollitz, a project director at Georgetown University's Health Policy Institute.
Insurance exchanges (they're called "gateways" in the Senate Health, Education and Labor committee bill) are intended as a way to implement healthcare reform's central change: Everybody in the US would have to get health insurance from somewhere. This individual insurance mandate would be the law of the land.
But when it comes to buying health insurance, right now big companies have an advantage over small firms and individuals who buy health insurance on their own. The market power of large corporations enables them to get lower prices and better benefit packages from insurance firms that are competing for their business. That's the theory, anyway.
Insurance exchanges would be places where individuals shopping on their own – plus employees of small firms – would be able to go to get better health insurance deals. By banding together, they would be able to command lower prices and a wider benefit selection. (Again, that's the theory.) Plus, government might regulate the price and nature of the available insurance products.
The exchange might set rules for a range of allowable deductibles and co-payments, for instance, so that consumers are presented with choices that are not so dissimilar as to make it impossible to figure out which is the best deal.
"We've learned over the years that health insurance is a very complex product, and that it's very easy for people to make poor choices," says Ms. Pollitz.
The exchanges would also be the place where lower-income Americans go to receive a government subsidy to help them pay for their insurance coverage. Currently, the House and Senate health panel bills would subsidize individuals or families with incomes up to four times the poverty level. So the exchanges might be much more than a Travelocity or Orbitz for health plans.
"They are really important parts of the overall bills," says Sarah Lueck, a policy analyst at the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities.
As to differences between the chambers, the House bill would establish a national insurance exchange. The Senate would set up state-based "gateways," though the feds could step in and run gateways in less-populated areas or states that struggle to establish their rules.
To proponents, one important aspect of exchanges is relative exclusivity. In their view, the more Washington allows insurance firms to sell their products outside an exchange, the more the exchange might be weakened.
"If it's not designed carefully, such a system could lead to a concentration of poorer and less-healthy people in the exchange," says Edwin Park, a senior fellow at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
Critics, however, score the proposed insurance exchanges as simply another possible layer of government bureaucracy in a marketplace that is already highly regulated. The draft House bill, for instance, would set rules about how extensively insurance plans could engage in marketing. It would regulate such things as the relative cost between policies for younger and older people.
The so-called "public option" – a purely government-run nonprofit insurance plan intended to compete with private insurers – probably will not be able to pass Congress. But it might not have to, say critics, as insurance exchanges could give Washington a back-door way to accomplish the same thing.
"We will get a highly regulated health insurance exchange which creates the equivalent of a public plan through private intermediaries that only look private and are mostly taking their orders from the rulebook made in Washington," said Thomas Miller, an American Enterprise Institute fellow and former senior health economist for the Congressional Joint Economic Committee, at an AEI seminar on healthcare reform earlier this summer.
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E36 328i coupe?
you know, it just might be. Remember the notion of BMWs as ultimate driving
machines? As simple, straightforward but delightfully refined cars with a wide
streak of fun? Put aside the X-model SUVs and the super-efficient little
diesels, never mind the i cars. Even the ever-bigger and over-complicated M
cars don't count here. I'm talking about what BMW was once all about – compact,
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52 Best Money Saving Blogs and Websites
Whether the recession ends up being a single, double, or even triple dip (heaven help us), one thing we've learned over the last few dollar-stretching years is that it is NEVER too late get your savvy on, get smarter about how you spend your money and live a rich, creative, abundant life with whatever you've got to work with.
On the quest for fabulous frugality, we've met a lot of like-minded savvistas and felt it was high time we formally introduced them to you. Whether you're tightening your financial belt for the short term or the long (long! long! long!), let these whip-smart, out-of-the-box-thinking writers, bloggers, savvistas and communities inspire and be your partners in living the savvy good life for less. Everyone grab a buddy, because remember what mom always said: "Savvy in Numbers!"
- Squawkfox is a budget drill sergeant and will whip you into savvy shape faster than fast. Now drop and give her 10 before you read The Real Reason You're Broke.
- And Then She Saved blogger Anna Newell Jones had mega-debt until she went on a spending "fast." Find out how you can do it here.
- The Simple Dollar managed to get out of debt, save $600k (!) and lives his dream of making his living as an artist. Try this savvy no-brainer, Spending Less Than You Earn.
- RetailMeNot. We don't buy a thing without checking this super-useful site for coupons first.
- Mint.com lets you link up all your accounts, giving you uber-helpful at-a-glance breakdowns of where your money flows and goes each month. Sign up here but don't miss out on regular money-saving columns.
- Budgets Are Sexy is another "got out of debt and lived to tell the tale" dream blog. Don't miss How I Accomplished My Goal of Full-Time Blogging.
- Unconsumption helps clarify the whole consumer debt conundrum alongside fun and useful repurposing posts like "Wine O'Clock."
- MoneySavingPro has a great phone data calculation tool that helps users to understand their cell phone data usage so they can pick the plan which suits them best. It's been featured on Forbes; find the tool here.
- Thrifty Fun is our fave mega-hub of everything related to saving money at home. They're a fab resource for homemade gifts, crafts and decorating, particularly around holidays, birthdays and special occasions.
- Ikea Hackers is for those times you gotta go with the cheap, Scandinavian flow, but you really want to make a piece zing! Check out "What to do with your kid's artwork".
- Not Just a Housewife turns clearance-rack sow's ears into silk purses almost every day, with super ideas for savvy décor. Check out this FAB mason jar wall planter (swoon!).
- ElegantThrifter points us toward so many Martha-quality makeovers like this repurposed Hi-Fi-turned sideboard, you'll be hitting your local thrift shops in search of throwaway gems you can prettify yourself.
- FrugalBabe and Mr. FrugalBabe are happily self-employed (from home! with kids!) and make it all work with savvy strategies like mega-harvesting, preserving and canning their own goods.
- Daily Danny designs and decorates with an eye on budget-friendly, upcycling home solutions. Read: How to Find $500 Really Fast.
- DIY Life is a soothing site to hit when you feel like tackling projects on your own. They're also savvy enough to tell you when it's time to put down the power tools and call the pros. Check out: 10 Home Projects You Should Never DIY.
- Design*Sponge. While not overtly budget-minded, Design Sponge nevertheless inspires us to make our home a sanctuary of loveliness so we're less tempted to throw money away willy-nilly on dining and entertaining out. D*S's Before & After projects like this geometric rug are pure inspirational manna from the heavens.
- CreditLoan.com: Discover all 79 creative, never-thought-of-it before opportunities to work from home.
- Field to Plate educates us about seasonal produce picks, meaning spending less money, enjoying more flavor. Bookmark What's in Season in Your Region.
- Dinner Tool lets you plug in ingredients you've got on hand so you can whip up a meal in a flash without wasting a thing. They've even got budget and healthy options for keeping it savvy and sweet.
- Allrecipes is another supah-bad ingredient search site and pulls up so many community-generated recipes, you'll never waste another half-pound of produce again.
- Wise Bread has frugal everything, from food to travel to personal finance. Don't miss their Frugal Living columns like these 25 Quick, Cheap Lunch Ideas.
- 99 Cent Chef makes really great food with really cheap ingredients. Try Peas, Mint & Salmon Pasta.
- Smitten Kitchen has made "dining in" sexy again making unique recipes from "everyday" ingredients. Check out author Deb's drool-worthy photos and Roasted Tomato Soup With Broiled Cheddar.
- Kayak remains our number one pick for nabbing a savvy airfare deal. We know there are others but this one always seems to turn up the price we click on.
- Airfarewatchdog is our go-to for booking flights when we've got a destination in mind and a little extra time before we pull out the credit card. Just sign up for airfare alerts, keep your eyes peeled and buy when you see the price you like.
- Travelzoo rounds up megadeals on hotels and travel packages all around the world. Sign up for your favorite cities and keep an eye out for a "keeper."
- IgoUgo is our fave info-sharing site for the best scoop on deals and destinations from your fellow travelers. Just type in your city and check out what users have to say.
- AirBnB is our fave site for scooping up accommodation deals all around the world. Forget budget-busting hotels when you can stay in a comfy, stylish flat in Paris for $60/night or Berlin for $40/night. (True story, email us if you want deets)
- Treehugger is a metropolis of green info and also has a super-sweet forum for all your queries and quandaries about living a more sustainable, budget-friendly life.
- The Daily Green is a one-stop green-your-life shop with savvy money-saving ideas like these Easy Winterization Tips.
- Green Upgrader constantly makes us think twice before throwing something away. Try Repair[ing] Old Shoes to Save Resources and Cash .
- Grow and Make is the go-to site anytime we need green solutions such as these cheap, homemade, all-natural cleaners.
- The Green Mom Review reminds us that child-rearing doesn't have to become a giant financial and consumer-waste pileup. Try these Green Tips for Back-to-School.
- The Swapoholics remind us that it's never too late to get some swapping action going with your girlfriends--y'all will end up saving a ton revitalizing the stuff y'all have already got. Find or list a swap here.
- The Budget Fashionista will inspire you to adopt the motto: frugality doesn't have to equal frumpality (well, almost. ;-). Required Reading: Recession Proof Your Closet.
- Cheap Jap will restore your love of thrifting with her savvy sifting tips and brilliant finds. Get inspired by her sartorial hit-the-jackpot post Damage-Free Digging.
- PS I Made This is a wonderland of DIY fashion and home projects often made from nothing more than everyday household objects. Try this Hepburn-worthy chunky pearl necklace.
- Cheap Chicas whips up super savvy style with budget-friendly buys that won't put the slightest pressure on your wallet. Don't miss 30 Looks for under $150.
- EcoSalon puts sustainable fashion and beauty ideas right in the palm of your green hand. Try 5 Fashion Trends to Thrift Right Now.
- Makeup Alley is an uber-smart beauty product review/board/swap webopolus that helps you try or find out which products are worth the dough before you blow your wad.
- Jezebel. Our favorite repository of topical sass has recently started turning out a pretty fine column, "Worth It" spotlighting beauty products the writers swear by (but don't get for free, because they are SERIOUS journalists, not beauty bloggers, dur)
- Makeup and Beauty Blog not only has smartly-written reviews galore, they've also got a sweet, regular "bargains' column we love to hit when we're looking for a cheap thrill.
- NouveauCheap not only treats you to fab affordable beauty finds, they also lasso up sweet super-coups* as well. (* = coupons, dur.)
- My Home Remedies is surely not the site to go to if you're having an emergency, but for minor cuts, scrapes and colds, we've found many a cheap, helpful home remedy on their friendly and useful boards.
- Weight Watchers appears to be the only program that teaches sustainable life-long weight loss and maintenance. We regularly cruise their Fitness and Food columns for budget-friendly, liveable solutions.
- Greatist gives you zippy, peppy, actionable ideas for boosting your activity, fitness and health goals. Don't miss The Greatist Challenge Series: Fitness on a Budget.
- Simple Mom hacks the home scene with smart tips, worksheets and eye-mazing projects like What to do with Bad Paintings.
- Freebies4Mom has about a bazillion freebies every day. Get on their RSS feed or follow them on Twitter, STAT!
- Social Moms is a warm friendly blankie of useful, money-saving info. Snuggle up to What to do With Leftover Baby Cereal for starters.
- Money Saving Mom doesn't go bananas with crafts you can't use, just dishes up super deals and ideas for living simply and affordably. Check out 3 Ways You Can Save Money Without Changing Your Spending.
- Savvy Sassy Moms deals out fun, fab mom solutions like a budget-super-star. Try her Tips on Throwing a Green Birthday Party.
- Charity Navigator is the first, last and only site we hit before we want to do that savvy donation thing. Find out how savvy (or not!) your fave charity is before you dig deep.


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Last Monday was Earth Day. But just because it has come and gone, don't let that stop you from caring about the environment. Instead, consider April 22 as a yearly reminder of the importance of making eco-friendly choices.
For those of you who missed the local Earth Day parties, here are a few ways you can go green at home:
1. Visit your local nursery or any stores that carry plants and trees, and pick out something that might add something special to your landscape.
2. Look around the house and start making the switch from incandescent bulbs to energy-efficient lighting alternatives such as 3M LED Advanced Light. These, according to 3M, light up a room beautifully and last for 25 years. These also use one-quarter of the energy sucked up by incandescent light bulbs. No biggie? Surprisingly, it will end up saving you hundreds on your energy bills. When they're ready to toss, there is no need for special disposal as they contain no mercury.
3. If you got a nice little check from the IRS, instead of buying something new, consider something old that you can redo. Habitat for Humanity's ReStore carries a huge variety of home furnishings that can be transformed - with a little paint or polish - into something like new. Not only are the items priced right, but every purchase helps support Habitat's mission of providing decent housing to people in need. How about a granite vanity countertop for $100? The ReStore is currently stocked with granite countertops in a variety of colors. If it is recycled materials that you're shopping for, look for furniture made from reclaimed wood, carpets assembled from recycled plastic, flooring made from sustainable resources like cork and bamboo, and wallpaper created from managed timber sources.
4. Replace leaky faucet in the home. You would be surprised at the amount of water that is wasted by drips. You might also consider replacing existing plumbing products with something more efficient. The Environmental Protection Agency says that products with the WaterSense or EnergyStar labels are designed to cut down on your water usage, which is good for you (low water bills) and the environment. By replacing your showerhead, you could save 2,900 gallons of water a year. A new toilet? It can save you 13,000 gallons of water a year.
5. Not everything is about saving money and energy. Going green is also good for the family's health. Instead of using products known to be toxic, look for eco-friendly cleaners and detergents. Sure, there are some products that claim to be green, and the bottle they're packaged in could be green, but they're useless when it comes to doing the job. Look for reviews on brands that are safe and do the job.
Gina Joseph is a reporter and columnist for The Macomb Daily. Send comments to email@example.com, follow her on twitter @ginaljoseph and visit her beat blog at macomblife.blogspot.com.


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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
eighteen candles & first love
32 comments:
- Cathy Louise said...
Oh happy 18th to your gorgeous girl my friend...They look extremely happy and that is all that is important hey!!! Love to you all xxxx
- 7:24 AM, February 16, 2011
- Kimberly said...
Looks like you all had a lovely day! Thanks for sharing!
- 7:40 AM, February 16, 2011
- traci said...
wow!!! what a great valentines day for everyone. lots of love!!
- 7:41 AM, February 16, 2011
- The Avery House said...
Awesomeness all around! And, HELLO! Is that a Tennesse sweatshirt I see? He IS a keeper then in my book! What a great Valentine's Day and birthday celebration for everyone! Y'all are all just the cutest!
- 8:23 AM, February 16, 2011
- The Avery House said...
Oh and yes, I do know how to spell Tennessee! Goodness me!
- 8:25 AM, February 16, 2011
- Flower Patch Farmgirl said...
What a HAPPY, Lovey-Dovey post! Your V-day celebration rocks my world!!! And those love birds are mighty cute. :)
- 8:52 AM, February 16, 2011
- Tracey said...
What a fun stage in life! Beautiful family! Fun to meet you too!
- 9:35 AM, February 16, 2011
- Jeanneoli said...
First loves are the sweetest!!!
- 10:07 AM, February 16, 2011
- Susan said...
Man Oh Man! Do you ever do Valentines well. That table scape. Geez Louise girl! I honestly don't think I've ever seen something so cutely done.
I think it has a lot to do with the fact that Valentines just happens to be Savannah's (sp?) birthday, but you sure do know how to do things with style.
Of course, you've set the bar really high for the rest of us now.
Savannah's boyfriend is a cutie to be sure, but I think he's a little confused. I'd be happy to set him on the right path and send him a Texas A&M sweatshirt. Haha
- 10:08 AM, February 16, 2011
- Alecia said...
FUN DAY!!! You KNOW you're gonna have to get a shot of the ring...right?!?! :-)
- 10:29 AM, February 16, 2011
- Jo Jo said...
I love Valentine's Day too!
- 10:43 AM, February 16, 2011
- Shannon said...
Sounds like you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day! How sweet is Savannah's bf...love that he went all out for her Birthday & Valentine's Day. :)
- 11:34 AM, February 16, 2011
- Elizabeth said...
What a fun V-Day. I just love S's car and the picture of her in the sun roof. Your table looked so cute. What a sweet boyfriend.
- 11:49 AM, February 16, 2011
- amazeingteacher said...
ok, so i was going to say...no teenage boy can be that good! but then i looked at the pictures more carefully and saw he was wearing a 'Tennessee' sweatshirt. So he must be the perfect guy afterall! Love it!!!
{huge UT fan!}
- 12:34 PM, February 16, 2011
- Kelli said...
I love the recap...and all of the sweetness.
- 1:46 PM, February 16, 2011
- Clare said...
happy birthday savannah and what a sweet boy!! he definitely gets some 'good' points if you ask me:)
- 2:34 PM, February 16, 2011
- Wendy @ The Shabby Nest said...
Oh my goodness. What a wonderful birthday/Valentine's day. What a lucky girl!!
And what a sweet Momma you are with all the fun goodies for your family! You are an inspiration, my dear!
- 4:41 PM, February 16, 2011
- Kat said...
Preciousness! I hope my girls find sweet boys when they are old enough to start dating. Love all the Valentine goodies for your sweet girls!
- 5:03 PM, February 16, 2011
- Number 6 and no more counting! said...
sound like your VD was perfect!
- 6:32 PM, February 16, 2011
- Number 6 and no more counting! said...
PS. You must, tell me where you got those cute cloth napkins on your table! LOVE them!
- 6:34 PM, February 16, 2011
- Sweet Grace Farms said...
That is all so yummy sweet. I love it. Great day!!
- 7:01 PM, February 16, 2011
- off to dinner with birthday boy said...
cough cough
did i read that balloon right?!
so...i realized i left you a message today...
and you didn't call back....
no worries though...
no worries at all.
- 7:23 PM, February 16, 2011
- hometown girl said...
how sweet! oh to be that young again! paige you have a beautiful family! i love your table so fun!! susan
- 8:13 PM, February 16, 2011
- Jodee said...
What a fun post! I am soooo glad to see that V-Day can still be soooo much fun when the kids get older! I am always going to love on my kids on V-Day!
Love the birthday gifts and balloons! What a sweet guy!
- 9:07 PM, February 16, 2011
- LLH Designs said...
I cant believe I'm crying, but I am! So touched by your daughter's special birthday and Valentine. I don't even know them, but find myself praying for purity. Wish someone had prayed that for me.
- 9:35 PM, February 16, 2011
I love your cute napkins! I noticed that you also had some in yellow in an earlier post. Can you share where you got them or if they are handmade, what the trim is? I absolutely love your blog too!
- 10:29 PM, February 16, 2011
- Alyson and Ford said...
Amazing Valentine's celebration! I can feel all the love!
Alyzabeth's Mommy
- 5:35 AM, February 17, 2011
- 3 Peanuts said...
Happy 18th to your sweet girl!!! Sounds like she has excellent taste in young men. I pray my children wait that long to really have a boyfriend/girlfriend. And I pray that they meet someone as nice as Trevor and Savannah!
- 10:58 AM, February 17, 2011
- 3 Peanuts said...
I just went back and looked at the photos again and I LOVE the way he is looking at her in the 3rd photo...that IS love.
- 10:59 AM, February 17, 2011
- Alecia said...
Where did you find the cute cake candles?!?
- 3:36 PM, February 17, 2011
- Lori said...
Those balloons are AWESOME!! :D
- 9:37 AM, February 18, 2011
- Lori said...
ps So is all the LOVE. And PINK! :)
- 9:39 AM, February 18, 2011


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Site of Furzenleaze Bridge
Also known as Level Bridge. The the canal infilling continues east.
A short section (~300m) of the old canal towpath can be walked from just up the road from here across a field up to the site of Blue House Bridge.
The footpath then leaves the canal route and takes a right turn along an access road which rejoins the Ewen Road.
Historical Photo
This photo is likely to be Furzenleaze, or Level Bridge. The canal here, which is now infilled, used to be in a cutting.


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By Judy Kenninger, RRPARDA Guest Blogger
May 14, 2014
Today people increasingly turn to technology to get their news on-the-go, communicate with friends and family, shop, research, and more. Consider the statistics: Facebook counts 945 million monthly users of its mobile service, Yahoo! has 400 million monthly users who access it on their mobile phones alone, 89 million people in the U.S. watch 1.2 billion online videos each day, and 73% of adults online use a social networking site of some kind. According to Deloitte Hospitality 2015, mobile technology and social media are transforming the hospitality industry. People can research and book their own travel, visit peer review sites, take an interactive tour of a resort, and share their own vacation experiences online—all from their tablets or phones.
The timeshare industry is adapting to the fast-paced environment by integrating more visual content into their websites, developing interactive marketing tools, using social platforms to deliver meaningful content, and enriching the communication channel between brand and consumers. Such tools are particularly evident in timeshare sales organizations. Gone are the days of printed materials and brochures as consumers want to visually experience the vacation before they plan a trip. Resorts now incorporate multi-dimensional visuals and graphics into the presentation and some have developed a real-time inventory search and pricing information.
To read more about innovation in timeshare sales and marketing, check out the article on this topic in the April/May 2014 issue of Developments magazine.
By Annemarie Valli, Wyndham Exchange & RentalsARDA Guest BloggerApril 22, 2014
Timing is everything—and being the first to deliver new and exclusive vacation experiences to consumers is invaluable. Today, Asia represents one of the world's largest growth markets for tourism and leisure.
Given the sheer size and demographic of the region, its timeshare market is primed to experience incredible growth levels over the next 10 years. Several factors—including a growing and prosperous middle class, shifting consumer preferences and attitudes toward vacationing, and the elimination of currency controls—are all contributing to this region's fantastic future development.
Forecasts designate China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia to host 64 percent of the global middle class, and account for 40 percent of global middle class consumption by 2030—a huge opportunity!
Asia's estimated average household income boom, combined with a steady increase in its consumer confidence and spending intentions, are all important growth catalysts for the region. Developers who can capitalize on Asia's favorable economy and lucrative location are best positioned to secure the land and buying dollars of timeshare travelers seeking memorable vacation experiences.
Read much more on the specific market conditions and opportunities in March's Developments magazine article on this topic.
By Matt McDaniel, Tourism and Travel JournalistARDA Guest BloggerApril 15, 2014
Of the 550 million people who reside in Latin America, an impressive one-third is part of the middle class. And this emerging group is expected to grow across the region—presenting substantial opportunities for the leisure industry.
Interval International's Marcos Agostini, senior vice president of resort sales and business development for the region, says that "both the overall economic health and its emerging middle class are a boon for shared ownership."
The economic outlook for Latin America is encouraging for the remainder of 2014, with growth projected to be up nearly three percent. The global recovery and faster growth in the United States will also have a positive impact on the region's expansion.
An article on this topic in the March issue of Developments magazine delves deeper into highlights from four key Latin American markets: Brazil, Columbia, Peru, and Mexico. Get all the details here!
By Rob Kaplan-Sherman, Senior Vice President of HSR AssociatesARDA Guest BloggerApril 2, 2014
It seems that whenever I speak with someone in the industry about sales, the conversation quickly gravitates toward Millennials and the tremendous opportunity they provide for the timeshare industry.
A quick Internet search supports why this group and timeshare may fit together so well:
--Millennials take more vacations per year (approximately 4 each year) than Gen Xers (approximately 3) and Baby Boomers (slightly more than 3 annually)
--Millennials rank vacations and travel as the most important reason to save money—even more important than saving for retirement!
If vacations play an integral role in Millennials' lives, it is clear we should want to understand their values.
In late 2013, the AIF and HSR Associates conducted a series of focus groups with Millennials to better understand how they shop for and purchase vacations, and to identify potential opportunities for the industry.
When planning a vacation, Millennials appear to have four core requirements: unfettered access (their planning is limited only by their inspiration, research skills, and budget), completely customizable, no restrictions, and excellent value.
From this and other observations we are able to capture some significant insights.
--Millennials seem very apprehensive about commitment, so positioning timeshare as a life-long ownership product instead of an alternative to the next vacation can make the thought of timeshare a non-starter. Deliver a great vacation and create a relationship—and thus a credible, trustworthy source on the short-list for their next vacation.
--Leverage the superiority of timeshare lodging units over traditional hotel rooms. Focus group participants consistently expressed very positive reactions toward lodging units, and specifically enjoyed having a kitchen. In the absence of price, timeshare units generated greater preference than traditional hotel rooms. When learning of the similarity of price points between hotel rooms and timeshare units, participants appeared to view timeshare much more favorably.
--Promote flexibility and choice. While some Millennials may view these characteristics in almost unrealistic terms, it may be sufficient to start a conversation with them.
Read about all of the findings from the Millennial Focus Group in the March 2014 edition of Developments magazine.
By Franz S. Hanning, RRP, Chairman of the ARDA Board of DirectorsARDA Guest BloggerMarch 28, 2014
Vacations have a universal appeal—they're a common interest that crosses cultures and borders, as evidenced by the expansive international presence timeshare already has today.
From Finland to Thailand to South Africa, timeshare is not only breaking ground, but also breaking records around the world. Sales at the Anantara Vacation Club: Phuket in Mai Khao, Thailand, have increased 100 percent, year over year. Kodagu Valley Resort in Coorg, India, is now working on a sister property, thanks to overwhelming demand. And a full sell-out of Grand Solmar Land's End Resort & Spa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is projected in the next two years.
This indicates that demand for timeshare across the world is growing steadily—a trend we hope to see continue in the coming decade.
But the real beauty of international expansion is that everyone benefits. Consumers abroad have access to the product in their local regions, owners have the opportunity to travel to new, exciting destinations through exchanges, and the communities in which we operate locally reap the rewards from the continued growth of international tourism to America.
Over the years, we've broken down borders to the point where vacations are now a global enterprise. It's safe to say the world is now more interconnected than ever—and when it comes to timeshare, the sky is truly the limit.
Read more about the universal appeal of timeshare in this month's Developments magazine. And I'll see you soon at ARDA World in Las Vegas!
By Kathryn Mullan, Editor of Developments Magazine
February 6, 2014
With ARDA World 2014 right around the corner, all of us at ARDA are thinking about the value of bringing our industry together. It seems that ARDA World serves its greatest purpose as a "connector" and a "collective"—otherwise known as a "collective connection!"
A recent article in Developments magazine discussed this very issue. It stated, "Collective progress comes from the application of collective intelligence: putting more minds to work on a problem…makes the discovery of new and better solutions much more likely."
Isn't that what ARDA World is all about? Innovation that becomes progress and then best practices…it's been woven into the very fabric of our industry for 45 years. This energetic force field of new ideas dwells at the core of ARDA World.
We look forward to another year of bringing our industry together to create a mash-up of ideas, best practices, and brainstorm to fuel our own "collective creativity" engine to push forward in new ways.
Early-bird registration deadline is February 7, so sign up now—can't wait to see you there!
By Kevin Hassett, American Enterprise InstituteARDA Guest Blogger
January 29, 2014
The last quarter of 2013 was filled with all kinds of economic uncertainty—budget gridlock, labor market challenges, international disruptions, and the Washington shutdown. But many "dashboard indicators" give me optimism about our economic future.
There are four metrics that I watch to track a return of economic growth:
1. The deficit has been reduced enough that uncertainty is no longer a drag.
2. American wealth has gone back up to pre-crisis levels.
3. Bank balance sheets are now looking healthy and profits are back, with the disposal of bad assets. The crisis in lending also seems to be behind us.
4. Long-term unemployment will be a very serious challenge for 2014.
Looking ahead to 2014, there are a few trends you should keep your eye on. On the economic front, I think we're going to have a relatively uninteresting policy year, due to where we are right now and how corporate tax reform has died again in Congress.
This means politics will be front and center. What I see happening this year is Republicans will go into the election talking only about the Affordable Care Act. On the flip side, Democrats have an advantage this year, as a rebounding economy always helps the party in the White House. Interesting things will happen at the crossroads between the economy and politics this year.
As for what's happening on the world stage and international economic factors, I see these more of a sideshow at the moment. There aren't strong enough pockets in the world that they're driving activity here nor are there pockets of weakness that are so awful they are upsetting our activity.
In terms of real estate, the leisure real estate market and housing in general are all experiencing significant recovery points. But I would use caution moving forward in this in terms of the future for interest rates—the risks are balanced unevenly right now so it's best to be cautious.
For timeshare developers specifically, I'd encourage expanding operations because the economy looks good—but I'd be sure to lock in financing before interest rates rise. Odds are pointing in that direction and the risks are higher than they've been in a long time, so I'd act accordingly.
For much more from Kevin Hassett, please see the interview in the next Developments magazine, available digitally and in print in February.
Kevin Hassett is a senior fellow and the director of Economic Policy Studies for the American Enterprise Institute.
Copyright 2014. American Resort Development Assoc. All rights reserved.


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One of the few things that always gets me motivated to post is a set of new family pictures from my sister, Candice. These are from several months ago, but I held off posting these since I meant to use them for our Christmas cards, but I never quite finished them. Oops! Do not remind me of the irony here since I design cards for a living.
We didn't really plan ahead for this shoot, but Candice happened to have some spare time while she was in town. I knew I wanted us all together cozy at home. And that is exactly what we ended up with. These pictures make me so happy.
I just printed a giant copy of the bottom photo to hang in Ollie's room. It makes me smile every time I walk by.


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Sit back and relax in your beautiful nursery, knowing that your baby is safe and sound. Touchwood is pleased to announce, that our cots are now SAFER THAN EVER...
Having passed the Australian/New Zealand Safety Standard [AS/NZS 2172:2013] during our 25 years of manufacturing Nursery Cots, we have now taken it one step further by having our Cots tested by FIRA International, a British based testing facility.
So, if peace of mind is important to you, choose a Touchwood. That way, not only will your baby be able to sleep better at night - but you will too.


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Iconic WAG Spaces Take on New Life for Gallery Ball 2011
Dust off that little black dress, break out the black tie and tux, and prepare for an extraordinary night at the Winnipeg Art Gallery's annual Gallery Ball on Saturday, October 15. This year's theme, inspired by the WAG's permanent collection, comes to life through the deft skills and creative acumen of Winnipeg's celebrated artist and architectural designer Ben Wasylyshen.
Director Stephen Borys is thrilled to have Ben Wasylyshen on board to design the spaces for the Gallery Ball. "Ben brings such a creative drive, coupled with extensive experience with designing and finishing iconic spaces, it is a collaboration that was both exciting and intriguing. He understands the Gallery is not only a signature architectural gem, but is also renowned for its remarkable fine art collection from which he has drawn his inspiration. Whenever we can, we want to highlight and give opportunity to local artists and designers who bring a high standard of excellence in all they do. I can assure our Gallery Ball visitors that they've never seen the WAG like this before!"
The evening will mark the first time guests will dine in the galleries which house masterpieces from the last five-hundred years. When asked about his vision and inspiration, Wasylyshen says, "The evening promises to be a visual feast, where for the first time the galleries will be transformed into five lush dining spaces, separate in theme, yet joined to allow flowing movement throughout the building. Visitors will tour the centuries of art while sipping on wine, strolling through the Renaissance period, the 18th century salon, the Inuit gallery, and the Canadian works including the Group of Seven. Every turn will give you a new experience in color texture and light! The October 15th date points us toward an elegant fall setting with historic references in art along with avant garde presentations at the same time."
On the floral arrangements, Wasylyshen comments, "The dining galleries and halls will be appointed by seven of the city's leading floral designers who will create magical floral displays to counterpoint the fine art on the vast walls. Fine food, wine, champagne and on-going music will compliment the grand visual and social experience. Not an event to be missed. And not to be forgotten!"
Ben Wasylyshen, whose career spans three decades, has seen his work continually lift the hearts and lives of Manitobans. His art, which includes large scale glass commissions for cathedrals and chapels, is recognized and celebrated. Canadian and European museums and galleries, along with local governments, have collected his work. Noted architectural spaces include the martyr's shrine and museum in Winnipeg. He has diligently worked to include fine art for important corporate addresses including Manitoba Hydro Place, Manitoba Blue Cross, as well as Cambrian Credit Union and Steinbach Credit Union. The fine art collections of these, and other locations, showcase the skill and creativity of Manitoba's art community. In 1992 the Government of Canada presented Wasylyshen with the Governor General's medal, in recognition of his commitment to design and the arts .
The Ball is the WAG's largest fundraiser of the year, raising money for educational programs, works of art acquisitions, and exhibitions. Individual tickets are $225, corporate tables of 8 are $2,500. Buy your tickets at wag.ca/events/gallery ball, or contact Doren Roberts at email@example.com or call 789-1765.
Thanks to our sponsors: Goodman Private Wealth Management, Storm Catering, Winnipeg Free Press, Doowah Design, Esdale Printing, MLCC, Florists Supply Ltd. and Lawton Partners.
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Social media makes telling your farm's story a lot easier.
By Wyatt Bechtel, Dairy Today associate editor
The advent of social media has changed the way communication is done across the world--and across the barnyard.
During last Friday's "Say What? When to Tell Your Social Media Story" seminar at World Dairy Expo, a producer panel discussed some of the reasons they became involved with social media and why it is important for others to follow in their footsteps.
• There is value connecting with other farmers via social media because it can be an isolating profession without these lines of communication.
• "The impression that we are able to leave about farms and families is so critical."
• "When will you have time? Will you have time when the next nasty video comes out? When PETA is more than happy to talk about how you are abusing your animals? When dehorning becomes the next consumer issue? Will you have time then? If you have time then you probably have time now."
• "It's an honor and a privilege to care for animals so we can eat."
Carrie Mess was not originally from a farm but she married a Wisconsin dairyman and now operates a blog at DairyCarrie.com.
• "When I married the son of a dairy farmer, my life totally changed. I found my passion."
• The friends list she started out with on Facebook was comprised of many people who did not have agriculture backgrounds.
• Mess has a lot of great conversations on her Facebook page with the nearly 40% of her audience who are not involved with agriculture.
• "I post a lot of photos from my farm. I post stories about what is going on at the farm."
• "We can really have a lot of good conversations beyond the choir, the farmers in the room."
• Mess first got on Twitter as a way to sell lingerie, and she said that selling cows and lingerie are really not that far apart. "Derrière and dairy air."
• "What I found was this really great community of farmers out there. Farmers that were on Twitter, and they were really helpful to me because I was still learning."
• Mess recommends sharing photos because it doesn't take that long to do and it is a great way to reach people.
• "I need our story and our message to get out there."
Emily Zweber is from an organic dairy farm in Minnesota. She also married into the dairy industry.
• "Blogging was the first way I got into social media specifically for my farm."
• "I'm kind of a social media addict."
• Zweber joined MySpace right when it opened and she hacked onto Facebook with her husband's college email because her school was not on the site at the time.
• "We started our blog to share recipes."
• Zweber wrote her first non-recipe blog in response in 2010 to the undercover video shot by Mercy For Animals at Conklin Dairy.
• Not all of her blog posts are about farming. She talks about being a working mom which brings a different angle to it.
• "That's how I connect to people first and the dairy part comes second."
• On being an organic farmer: "My rule is I don't want to throw any dairy farmers under the bus. We're all working together to provide a wholesome product…We all bring different things to the table."
• "We value social media as a risk management tool."
David Foster is a dairy producer from Kansas where he works on the family dairy.
• Foster is active on Facebook and Twitter, but he does not operate a blog because it can be too time consuming.
• Foster graduated from Kansas State with an agriculture communications degree along with an animal science degree. He worked for the communications program at the university, so he is well versed in various communication techniques.
• "There are times I just get flat burned out on social media. The things that go on with the daily operation of the farm can bog you down."
• Foster estimates he only spends 10 minutes each day on social media sites, but he still finds using social media important.
• He takes pictures of what he is doing on the farm and he tries to stay regularly involved with Facebook and Twitter.
• Usually his access to social media sites is spent during times when he has to wait in the feed room for the mixer wagon to be filled.
• "You want to be relatable to your audience."
• Foster isn't positing his photos or statuses for other farmers; he's doing it for the consumer.
• He does use social media to connect with other young dairy farmers because there are so few in his area.
• "The camaraderie that is developed online is important."


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Full Title: Energy Policies of IEA Countries - United States of America 2007 Review
Author(s): International Energy Agency (IEA)
Publisher(s): International Energy Agency (IEA)
Publication Date: January 1, 2007
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The United States is the largest economy and energy user in the world. Significant developments have taken place in its energy policy since the last IEA review in 2002. Most important is the Energy Policy Act 2005 – a comprehensive energy legislation which has set new directions, including opening the way for a nuclear renaissance.
Two closely connected challenges shape all debates on the nation's energy policy path: how to increase security by reducing the dependence on imported supplies; and how to address growing emissions of greenhouse gases. The United States national strategy is to find solutions largely through technology. It is a world leader in R&D and is driving development of carbon capture and storage and second-generation biofuels. But thus far, no federal government policy is in place to establish as a target an absolute reduction of CO2 emissions. The resulting uncertainty risks holding back investments into new technologies and may delay projects that are urgently required.
The transport sector will be a key to a sustainable success. In the short to medium term, reduced fuel demand through higher vehicle efficiency will increase security and reduce CO2 emissions. Yet the policy for the revision of CAFÉ (the corporate average fuel economy) standards will leave consumers with vehicles that fall short of the technological possibilities.
This review takes an in-depth look at these issues and provides recommendations on how the United States can do more to answer the challenges of both improving its security of energy supply and lowering its emissions intensity, demonstrating the significant improvements that can already be realised through existing technologies.


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This past week I got two E-mails from two different people asking me advice on traveling to Miami. The thing is, I've only been to Miami twice and as much as I loved immersing myself in the culture of the 305, I wouldn't exactly consider myself an expert. That being said, I did manage to think up 10 tips with a little help from my friends. So, are you going to Miami? Not sure what to expect? Here are 10 things you should know.
#1. Perfect Bodies
As Miami-native Pitbull says, "Ella es una bombona y su cuerpo, dos siliconas" and "Body is all great, 26 24 28, body parts fake." That isn't to say all or even most people in Miami have had plastic surgery to look the way they do – maybe they were born lucky, maybe they've worked hard for it, but whether it's natural or not, the psychological result is the same: Being surrounded by so many perfect-looking people who appear to have walked straight out of a music video can make one feel just a little insecure.
My only advice for you on this one is to be prepared for it, accept it, and try to look your best without comparing yourself to everyone else. Why spend your trip moping that you can't bounce quarters off your ass? Serious waste of time which could be spent simply enjoying the eye candy.
#2. Cuban Culture & Español
Being in some parts of Miami is kind of like taking a trip to Latin America without ever leaving the country. Experience Cuban food, music and more – soak it up. If you don't speak Spanish, be prepared to be in the minority. If you do speak Spanish, you might feel like you've died and gone to Heaven. The casual Spanglish thrown around here, the way people assume and expect you to speak it, is something pretty special.
#3. Bright Colors
From the natural bright blue of the ocean and the sky to architecture and fashion – bright colors are everywhere.
#4. City & Beach
Miami has everything from gorgeous tropical beaches to sky scrapers.
#5. Humid & Sunny with a Chance of Rain
The weather is gorgeous but at times you will experience some hair-do destroying humidity. Veronica of Cid Style File says to make sure you bring your anti-frizz products – you'll need them. (And don't forget the sunscreen.)
#6. Expensive
Depending on where you're visiting from, prices – particularly in South Beach, might be a little shocking. If you're the type to buy items at your destination rather than try to fit them in your luggage, you may want to reconsider this time.
#7. Party Atmosphere
Maybe it was because both times I went to Miami I was there to attend special events, but I can't help but think a "party atmosphere" permeates Miami year round. Get some sleep before you arrive – you're going to need it.
#8. Rudeness
Okay, now I didn't personally experience this to any extreme where I would say Miami is any more rude than some other places I've visited, but apparently the city does have a reputation. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine apparently voted Miami the 2nd rudest city in the nation, but you can decide for yourself.
#9. Celebrities
Miami is second in something else – celebrities. I imagine only Los Angeles has a larger movie star population, although New York might be a bit of competition. Don't believe me? A few famous faces that make their home in Miami include Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Enrique Iglesias, and Pitbull, among others. While some celebs don't live in Miami, many keep vacation homes there or just come to party.
Be prepared for celebrity sightings wherever you go – especially Spanish-speaking celebrities. Telemundo studios is in Miami and they've been known to shoot on location.
#10. Fashion
Ah, the topic you've been waiting for. What do you wear in Miami? I'm not a fashionista so all I can tell you is, when in doubt, use fresh, clean colors. Show some skin but be classy not trashy. Here is what some of my friends have to say.
"Fun dresses that are lightweight and make you look put together. Dresses that can transition from day to night with the change of shoes and accessories and that can be layered with a lightweight sweater or denim jacket for the air-conditioned indoors. Don't forget sunblock and a killer pair of shades." – UnknownMami.com
"Colorful. Tropical. Skin. Sexy shoes. Perfume. Lipstick. And a Smile." – Carrie / TikiTikiBlog.com
"You can wear nice jeans and a sexy top too. Miami is tropical. Or just all black." – MiCaminar.com
"Something colorful or flashy with a simple, but very clean look. People in Miami know how to dress." – Chantilly / BiCulturalMom.com
Bonus Tip? Have fun! Miami awaits!


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The highest-voted answer on this question has three votes, and appears above the accepted answer (two votes). I think it's an amusing coincidence that it just so happens to be a Jon Skeet answer. What's going on here? Shouldn't this answer be at the top?


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The Ainu's Modern Struggle
Ainu Mosir is a country of sweeping vistas: forested slopes reach up to steaming volcanic peaks, waterfalls plunge down rugged mountains, and plains stretch to the horizon. Its forests team with wildlife. Migratory cranes overwinter in coastal marshes, foxes wander the hills, and the deeper wilderness is the habitat of the brown bear. Tourists flock here in winter for skiing and hot springs, and in summer for hiking and clear air.
Ainu Mosir is known to most by another name: Hokkaido. The northernmost of Japan's main islands, it is also the last remaining homeland of Japan's indigenous people, the Ainu.
Hokkaido is not a rich land. Outside cities and tourist destinations, the houses are small, shabby clapboard buildings. Nibutani, a little-known and less-visited backwater near the southeastern coast, is, for Japan, noticeably poor: the train runs infrequently from the gritty port town of Tomakomai through a rocky scrubland dotted with run-down factories before passing into an even emptier stretch of farmland. Few guidebooks include the area, and those that do merely glance over the town, mentioning the high proportion of Ainu living here and recommending the museum and cultural center. None suggests that Nibutani is currently at the nexus of a change that reaches far beyond the borders of Hokkaido.


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Viacom, Time Warner Cable settle dispute over iPad app
(AP) Viacom Inc., the parent of pay TV networks MTV and Comedy Central, has settled a dispute with Time Warner Cable Inc. over whether its subscribers can watch shows like "Jersey Shore" on mobile devices while at home.
The settlement means that over the next few weeks, shows from Viacom networks will be available for viewing on iPads, iPhones and Android devices for people who pay for a Time Warner Cable video package of "expanded basic" or better. The shows are watchable through the TWC TV app.
The settlement won't make such shows available when customers are outside the range of their home Wi-Fi networks. That means it's not technically "TV Everywhere." That's a term that describes a push by media companies and TV signal providers to give subscribers access to shows on mobile devices to entice them to keep them paying for television.
The companies sued each other in April 2011 over whether Time Warner Cable, the nation's fourth-largest pay TV signal provider, had to pay more for in-home viewing rights on devices other than the television. The suits were filed after Time Warner included
Viacom shows in its TWC TV app in March of last year. Terms of the settlement weren't disclosed.
Both sides stuck to their initial positions, which means Viacom believes the rights must be negotiated for a price and Time Warner believes them to be part of its regular TV deal.
In August, Viacom settled a similar dispute with Cablevision over its in-home iPad app.
Viacom spokesman Mark Jafar said in a blog post that the settlement was "very good news for consumers."
Time Warner Cable spokesman Jeff Simmermon blogged, "watching TV in bed instead of communicating with your spouse is about to get a whole, whole lot better."


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50 years ago this week: The Oak Hill Rest Home on Hargrove Road continued operation as a skilled nursing facility, with the state renewing the licenses of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Clayton for another year. The Claytons agreed to either better the housing situation at the home or to build another elsewhere.
The Oak Hill Rest Home on Hargrove Road continued operation as a skilled nursing facility, with the state renewing the licenses of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Clayton for another year. The Claytons agreed to either better the housing situation at the home or to build another elsewhere.
Crimson Tide Center Lee Roy Jordan missed his day in the small town of Excel due to weather delays with his flight. The day of celebration went on without him with a presentation of a black Angus bull by the Excel Quarterback Club. Jordan was already in the cattle business.
Southern Bell Telephone Co. started delivery of 34,500 new phone books in the Tuscaloosa area. Included was a special warning dealing with emergency calls on party lines. The Alabama Legislature had passed an act providing that any person failing to relinquish a party line to another person in cases of emergency was guilty of a misdemeanor and that a person falsely stating that an emergency existed would be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Fire Chief Pete Mathews announced that Tuscaloosa had won first place in Alabama for its fire prevention activities in 1962.
R.A. Benicof, manager of the Little Giant Food Store in Alberta, was arrested on charges of violating the state blue laws relating to operating of businesses on Sunday. The complainant was Richard L. Sharpe, moderator of the Tuscaloosa County Baptist Association. Other state's witnesses on the warrant were Allan Watson, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church; J.H. Chitwood, pastor of First Methodist Church; J.B. Maxwell, pastor of Alberta Baptist Church and Stanley Park Sr., local insurance man.
Lawrence R. "Dutch" Smith was presented with the Rotary Rose, the Rotary Club's highest award, for his numerous civic activities.
The City Commission went on record as opposing the request of a local couple, Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Caldow, to have their 20-acre tract of land between the Veterans Administration Hospital and the Pelham Heights Road removed from the city limits by legislative action.
Johnnie Aycock, executive vice president of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, announced the appointment of Regina Atkins to manager of tourism and communications for the organization.
The county engineer was establishing one name for every road in the county and a street address for every residence or business in conjunction with implementing the enhanced 911 system in the county.
Charles J. Thornton was named director of development at the University of Alabama.
Banker Jimmy Collins received the top honor from the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama; he was named member of the year.
Tuscaloosa First Baptist Church, the oldest church in Tuscaloosa, was celebrating its 170th anniversary.
The body of a Gordo man, John Robert Kirk, 63, was found shot in the head near the Caffee Junction entrance ramp to Interstate 59. An escapee from a state work-release program in Birmingham was a suspect in the slaying.
Testimony began in the trial of Charles Douglas Aultman, 22, who was being tried on charges of murder during rape in the first degree and murder during a kidnapping in the first degree in the death of Freda Elledge Rosborough, 23, in Northport.
The dynamic sign messaging system to alert motorists of approaching traffic or weather conditions was behind schedule for operation in Tuscaloosa.
The city school board rejected a funding proposal from Michigan developers to rebuild Central High School in west Tuscaloosa.
An investigation by the United Mine Workers of America into the Blue Creek No. 5 Mine disaster in Brookwood that killed 13 miners faulted both the mine operator and government inspectors in the 2001 explosions.
Attorney General Bill Pryor filed a complaint in Fayette County Circuit Court seeking to remove Fayette County Sheriff Hubert Norris from office, saying that Alabama law does not permit a person convicted of a felony while in office to hold that same office again, even after being pardoned. Norris had pleaded guilty to federal racketeering and tax evasion charges in 1989.
Robert Witt, candidate for president of the University of Alabama, spoke at a forum during his visit to the campus.
The eastern bypass bridge over the Black Warrior River at Tuscaloosa was named for Paul W. "Bear" Bryant.
National Guard members in the 167th engineering Company out of Demopolis and Centreville left for Fort Benning, Ga.
The City Council would consider an ordinance prohibiting household appliances and furniture from being outside.
The Tuscaloosa city and county schools would have a different spring break from area colleges. College officials, unhappy with the mismatched calendars, planned to get involved earlier in the planning process in the future.
The Tuscaloosa County Baptist Association bought a facility on Watermelon Road to house the Christian Ministries Center and the Good Samaritan Clinic, both of which serve the poor.
The Tuscaloosa City Council voted to declare the downtown block known as the CityFest Block surplus and make it available for sale. Council members Kip Tyner and Cynthia Almond opposed the action.
Residents around the Jaycees building that was rented out for parties in Alberta protested the noise. Residents said the parties began about 8 p.m. and lasted until 2 a.m., allowing them no sleep.
O'Charley's Restaurant on McFarland was demolished to make room for a new version of O'Charley's. The project was precipitated by a sinkhole that opened up in the parking lot behind the building several years before.
The former chancellor of the postsecondary system, Roy Johnson, agreed to plead guilty to 15 felony counts involving six separate conspiracies to secure state contracts for companies that provided benefits to Johnson and his family and one state ethics charge. Johnson would forfeit $18.2 million, including his $1.3 million home, for bribes he took. Though a possible life sentence would be reduced if he continued to cooperate, he would still see significant prison time, officials said. His testimony could lead to charges against members of the state Legislature and state school board.
Tuscaloosa would get a $16.6 million grant to help the city recover from the April 27, 2011, tornado.
Morning thunderstorms and rain did not deter an estimated 32,000 Alabama fans from celebrating the football team's 14th national championship inside Bryant-Denny Stadium.
A piano dating to 1826, believed to be the oldest in the city, was donated by Larry Lou Foster to the Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society, which in turn loaned the instrument to the Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion. Ian Crawford, director of the mansion, said a date would be set for the public to hear performances on the piano.
The new River Market along Jack Warner Parkway was slated to open soon, but several farmers were upset that the city did not address their concerns and were considering opening a farmers market across the river in Northport.
The Tuscaloosa County Board of Education faced a demand from the Southern Poverty Law Center that school system officials allow same-sex couples to attend school proms and respect the constitutional rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students, or face a federal lawsuit.
The Rev. Terry Hallman won the National Sheriffs Association's Chaplain of the Year award for his work during and after the April 27, 2011, tornado.
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Its good to see that Mr Mayor is so actively involved in his site. I just have few suggestions on how I think we can improve the site, and I invite others to use this discussion board as a way to provide our feedback to Mark. Hopefully Mark would be able to implement some of the good ones!
My suggestions are all related to finding partners to play with:
1. Adding a profile field where members must mention how often they like to play.
2. A way for other members to add positive comments that a particular member is active - ofcourse the member being commented on should approve the comment first.
3. Some kind of reward system for a member is who is playing with multiple different members.
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Thanks Sahai!
I think all of these ideas are good ones.
With number 1, we could easily add another profile question that asks that question, however I fear that it will not solve the problem that you are trying to solve. When people join, they are gung-ho to find tennis partners and play tennis, but most people have tennis fever in waves. (Or at least seasonally). How they answer that question may be accurate at the time they sign up, but not necessarily for 6 months later.
Also, we fear adding so many questions during sign-up that it turns potential members off.
Number 2, can be done right now with the comments that are currently available on profile pages, maybe we should start promoting that feature by telling members to leave positive "referral" or feedback comments on member's pages.
3. This can be done right away, but the automatic tracking would be difficult. We can create awards on the site and they can be given out, we'd just need to know who to give them to. And with 30,000 members, it may be hard to distribute them evenly.
Looking forward to more ideas too!
Also, people may have noticed a new tab at the top. I added the Find Partners tab there to make it easier for people to get this info, because that is what new members are looking to do. I can always use help from members like you Sahai in pointing people to the right areas of the site. If anyone sees a member struggling (like writing a blog or a general forum post looking for members), please point them to their local group or the Find Partners page.
It would be nice if members had the option of limiting information about meetups to those that are in thier area. Unless I have missed something we currently get information about meetups that are thousands of miles away.
Hi Richard, Can you explain in more detail what you mean? The Local meetups here, or Groups, should only notify Group members of activity. So you should not be getting local info from a Group you have not joined.
How about "dead" members? What I mean is, members who haven't done anything on the site since 2008! Maybe some kind of activity needs to be performed every now and then, like a renewal of status, or even "liking" a picture, discussion, or video someone posted. With 30,000 plus members one would think it would be easy to find partners in one's area, but not when invites are only going out into the internet la-la land, ha ha! I have found a few people to play with though, so I'm not griping about this site. Just a suggestion.
:-) I don't want to delete inactive members though, because like I mentioned above, people do come back. I've seen it happen a lot actually. Many people join, then find a couple of partners on Tennisopolis, and then start connecting offline and they are good to go. Others will come back from time to time to freshen up their contact list. Here's a tip though, you click on someone's profile and see how recently they were here under their activity feed. My advice is to just cut-and-paste your spiel on their pages anyway. You never know who is going to see it.
And, by the way, thank for being active members guys! Promise you won't leave when you meet some partners! LOL.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) 'Intelligent design" cannot be mentioned in biology classes in a Pennsylvania public school district, a federal judge said Tuesday, ruling in one of the biggest courtroom clashes on evolution since the 1925 Scopes trial.
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(Muddle Pineapple in Maraschino. Add Bitters, Brandy and…) Shake well and strain, adding a little soda water.
I guess I probably picked the wrong glass for this. Nonetheless, this is a tasty cocktail. Mostly dry Armagnac flavor with just a hint of sweetness and exoticism.
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Manvir Shergill, who lives about a kilometre away from the intersection, said he had just woken up when he heard a very loud crash from outside. The 23-year-old immediately called his mother, who was not home at the time. When she did not pick up, Shergill, fearing the worst, ran out to the scene of the crash.
"When I got there, there was a white SUV flipped over at that new Esso (gas station) getting built there," he said. "There was another car at the same area, flipped over and split in half. The engine was upside down and the car was just totally split."
Carr said the incident left a debris field of about 200 metres in size. All five occupants — three adults and two children — of the mid-sized car died at the scene. The male driver — and lone occupant — of the Dodge Caravan suffered serious injuries and was transported by air ambulance to Royal Columbian Hospital.
Carr, who has been in law enforcement for 26 years, called the crash site a horrific scene of debris, and the worst collision he has witnessed.
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