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Eggs-traordinary Easter Ideas on You Tube0
Easter Food-Themed Videos:
Healthy Easter Snack & Robin Egg Milkshake – Style and lifestyle vlogger Bethany Mota makes a healthy but tasty carrot cilantro snack and a decadent Robin Egg milkshake.
Easter Carrots – Twin sisters Brooklyn & Bailey show you how to wrap cheese balls and peanut M&Ms into cute carrot-themed gifts. Yum!
6 Sweet Easter Treats – Glitter lovin' Breland prepares six fun, easy and very sweet Easter treats, from bunny bites and Easter bunny pizza to edible Easter baskets.
Smashed Creme Eggs, Peeps Eggs & Chicks Nests – Elise from MyCupcakeAddiction whips up three easy, no bake Easter desserts with fellow vlogger Olivia from Love, Health, Fitness, including smashed creme eggs, Peeps eggs and chicks' nests.
Easter DIY Craft Videos:
DIY Emoji and Minion Easter Eggs & Easter Egg Bath Bombs – Style vlogger Ann Le shows viewers how to make edible treats like Minion Easter eggs and bathing blissful carrot and Easter egg bath bombs.
Easter Gift Ideas – Bethany creates three easy Easter gifts for friends and family including personalized Easter baskets and egg messages to Easter bunny cake pops.
Easter Egg Decorating Ideas – Brooklyn & Bailey get crafty to make a carrot garden, blue & gold Easter eggs and chirping chick Easter eggs.
Washcloth Easter Bunnies – Craft vlogger Jacy show viewers how to make easy DIY washcloth bunny rabbits for Easter and spring.
Easter Eggs & Glitter Easter Eggs – The leading women's site shows you how to jazz up your eggs for Easter with rubber bands and glitter.
Wheatgrass Egg Planters & Decor Eggs – YouTube star Ingrid Nilsen and her pal Carrie make wheatgrass egg planters and beautifully decorated eggs for Easter.
Egg-cellent Videos:
Scramble Eggs Inside Shell – This educational video shows you how to scramble eggs inside their shell.
How to Make Glowing Bouncy Egg -Check out this simple science experiment that will turn a regular egg into a glowing, bouncy egg.


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Rescue, nearly.
A photograph on another's blog (of a bookmark that I, too, have) has reminded me today of this poem, toward which I have been known (if only by myself) to turn.
Poetry to the Rescue
You must be
nearly lost
to be (if
found) nearly
--A. R. Ammons
rescue, v.It's that first definition of "excuss" that I like best, or maybe some combination of the first and second that makes rescue a shaking back, a casting off again, a shaking out of one's loose robe, a getting the truth back once more. To find safety and deliverance therein. To save oneself by shaking off, getting rid. And recovering, only to deliver oneself from these assailants again, later.
[a. OF. rescou-, reskeu-, etc., stem of rescoure, -cure, -keure, -corre, etc. (F. recourre), = It. riscuotere:--Rom. type *
reex-cutere: see RE- and EXCUSS v.]
1. a. trans. To deliver (a person) from the attack of, or out of the hands of, assailants or enemies.
b. To liberate by unlawful force from legal custody. Also in fig. context.
2. a. To deliver (a castle, town, etc.) from siege.
b. To recover, take back by force.
3. To deliver or save (a person or thing) from some evil or harm. Also freq. without const. spec. in Bridge, to make a rescue bid.
4. refl. To save or deliver (oneself) in some respect.
5. absol. To afford deliverance or safety. rare.
re-, prefix
of Latin origin, with the general sense of 'back' or 'again'
excuss, v. (obs.)
[f. L. excuss- ppl. stem of
excutere, f. ex- out + quatereto shake; the vb. had also the sense of searching a person by shaking his loose robe. Cf. sense 2.]
1. trans. To shake off, cast off, get rid of. Said with reference to things material and immaterial.
2. To shake out the contents of anything; hence, to investigate thoroughly, discuss (a question or document); also, to get (the truth) from (a person).
3. Mod. Civ. Law. [Cf. OF. escosser, escousser, 'saisir, dépouiller' (Godef.).] To seize, take in execution (a debtor's goods).

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Giacomo Grimaldi's 2012 Barolos have just been released and keep up a tradition of serious quality at very reasonable prices. Just tasted in the office and confirmed as sensationally good, the micro-production flagship Barolo 'Le Coste' is simply a sensational buy.
Just 300 cases of the Le Coste are made from a single vineyard in Barolo. This is a tiny number on a par with many of the rarest of the Burgundy Grand Crus and even smaller than the likes of even Petrus or Le Pin in Bordeaux. Few will ever get the chance to own this wine, which is a shame as it is absolutely gorgeous Barolo.
The purity of the fruit is just outstanding and a real trademark of the style of the house. It gives the Le Coste a majestic profile that can be a match for the best in the regions and yet still offers remarkable value despite the quality and rarity.
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Student Health Services at FMU employs one full-time nurse practitioner. Student Health Services provides acute care, health and wellness programs, birth control, STD checks, and assistance with mental health issues for FMU students, staff, and faculty on an appointment basis. There are no fees to be seen, but fees are incurred if off-site laboratory testing or additional diagnostic tests are necessary. Students may be referred to another medical provider as needed. Students are responsible for all fees incurred from referrals and diagnostic testing.
Student Health Services works closely with the FMU Counseling Center to meet the various mental health needs of students. Student Health Services also offers a part-time nurse practitioner who specializes in women's health. She is available one afternoon a week. Please call 843-661-1844 to schedule an appointment to be seen.
Student Health Services works to enhance the educational process by utilizing every opportunity to promote lifelong health through review of social history, habits and health history. Assist students to make informed health related decisions and become good consumers of health care.
Student Health Services is located in the Education Foundation Building adjacent to campus. The building sits on Palmetto Street and is easily identified by its bright green roof. If leaving campus, turn left at the light and the building will be on the left side of Palmetto Street. The hours of operation are 8:30 am – 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Monday through Friday when the University is open.
Health Services Provided
The Student Health Center is available for:
- Upper respiratory infections
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Rashes
- Insect Bites
- Depression, Stress, and Anxiety (Referrals made as necessary to Student Counseling)
- Some diagnostic tests such as the rapid strep, rapid mono, rapid flu, blood sugar checks, and urinalysis are available as indicated
- Drawing blood (which is sent to Lab Corps for a fee)
- Administration of Plan B ($15) as indicated
Birth Control Options available:
- Birth Control Pills
- Ortho Evra Patch
- Nuva Ring
- Depo-Provela Injections
Screening available:
- Chlamydia and Gonorrhea screening – $60
- Pregnancy Tests – free
- Bacterial Vaginosis, Yeast Infections, and Trich screening – free
- Pap Smear – $40
Confidentiality Policy
Any information given by students when seen in the Student Health Center will be treated as confidential. Information will be shared with the administration only in situations when suicide, homicide or abuse is a possibility. Students will be encouraged to share health care problems with their parents, but Student Health Service will NOT notify parents of a student's visit.
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All new and transfer students are required to provide documentation of the following prior to the completion of registration:
- Completion of primary series of DTP and Polio
- Two doses of MMR Vaccine (measles, mumps and rubella) administered after the first birthday and at least 30 days apart
- A tetanus booster within ten years prior to admission
- A tuberculosis skin test is ONLY required for international students within 12 months prior to arrival.
Failure to complete and return the immunization record will lead to a hold being placed on registration. Immunization forms from other agencies will be accepted as long as the FMU requirements are met.
Completed Immunization Forms Should be Mailed to:Francis Marion University Student Health Service PO Box 100547 Florence, SC 29502
You may print a copy of the immunization form if needed and return to the above address.
Appointments and Procedures
If a student becomes ill or injured, a same day appointment is almost always available by calling 843-661-1844. The Student Health staff may be able to see walk-ins as time permits, but preference will be given to those with appointments. Students are always welcome to call with routine health related questions and speak with the staff.
Patient Rights and Responsibilities
All students can expect the following:
- To be provided with courteous, considerate care, as well as being treated with respect.
- To privacy and confidentiality with regard to treatment and medical records.
- To review your medical records in the company of a professional, but they remain the property of Student Health Services.
- To be informed of the effectiveness of treatment, and to know of possible risks, side effects, or alternate methods of treatment.
- To know who is treating you.
- To refuse treatment, or to ask for a second opinion or an alternative course of treatment, and to be informed of the medical consequences of their actions.
- To be informed of personal responsibilities involved in seeking medical treatment and maintaining health and well being after treatment.
- To bring any dissatifaction to the attention of Student Health Services Director, Cecilia Smith, MSN, APRN, 843-661-1844.
Student Health Insurance
While FMU does not have a preferred insurance carrier, students may acquire insurance from the following vendors and services, depending upon their needs and requirements. International Students are required to maintain certain levels of insurance coverage as indicated below.
General health insurance may be purchased through the national Health Insurance Marketplace at: www.healthcare.gov. Students should explore their options carefully as coverage, premiums, and eligibility varies.
International Student Health Insurance
Francis Marion requires all international students to carry health insurance for the duration of their stay which meets the below minimum requirements:
Students with a J-1 Visa
– At least $100k per person per accident/illness
– $25k for repatriation coverage
– $50k for medical evaluation coverage
– Medical deductible not to exceed $500 per accident/illness.
Students with a F-1 Visa
– $100,000 or greater major medical benefit (per accident or injury).
– $25,000 repatriation benefit.
– $50,000 medical evacuation benefit (to his or her home country).
– Medical deductible not to exceed $500 (per accident or illness).
If an international student has insurance that meets these requirements, they must submit a copy of the policy coverage and proof of validity (in English). Students may acquire insurance coverage from the following vendors:
U.S. Government Health Insurance Marketplace
ISO Med
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Compass Benefits Group
The Harbour Group
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CAIRO, Ill., May 17 (UPI) -- Two bank tellers in Cairo, Ill., died and a third was severely injured Thursday during a bank robbery, state police said.
Anita J. Grace, of Olive Branch, Ill., and Nita J. Smith, of Wickliffe, Ky., both 52, died from stabbing injuries during a robbery of First National Bank.
A 23-year-old woman, whose name wasn't reported, was taken the hospital in critical condition.
The alleged robber was caught by state police as he fled toward Missouri in one of the women's vehicles.
The man was allegedly armed with a handgun and ditched the vehicle on Interstate 57 before fleeing on foot.


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Turkey Cake BARES ALL!
It's that time of year again, everyone: International Nude Day!
Time to strip off those sequined hot pants and walk around the office the way the good Lord intended:
I ditched the scratchy old office chair from last time, btw. Now I sit on a big rubber exercise ball. I like to bounce.
So, since I'm feeling extra manly, how 'bout we check out some MANLY cakes?!
Hey, look! A fishing lure!
I hate fishing.
[Note to self: ask Jen to think of clever fly fishing puns]
Which reminds me...
I hate football, too.
[Also ask Jen for ball puns. Forward pass? Touchdown? Hmm...]
Who's up for carrot cake?!
I really hate carrots.
[Note to self: buy more antibacterial wipes]
Here's a fun fact: Facebook almost banned us last week for a cake we posted three months ago. (I swear I'm not making this up.)
This is the cake someone reported:
It's a turkey.
A happy, attentive little turkey.
Anyhoo, apparently someone went back through three whole months of our FB photos before reaching that one and flagging it as "nudity." (I swear I am not making this up.)
So I'm guessing they missed last week's patriotic "rocket" cakes.
So in conclusion, here's a dinosaur head:
Remember to specify "dinosaur nudity" when you report us.
Thanks to Melissa C., Brielle R., Jodee R., Lauren A., & Ginger W. for the dino MIGHT.
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Certain portions of the Auditor Generals Report that has been recently released raises serious questions that must be answered by the relevant bodies named, the most critical being the Sarawak Housing Development Corporation.
The Sarawak Housing Development Corporation (Perbadanan) was found to have paid out RM2.88 million to 2 contractors for paint jobs which they had not done. Certain procurements made were not done in accordance with the provisions of the applicable rules. There was advance payment of RM16.06 mil without authorisation for an upgrading project in Sibu, resulting in the government incurring interest charges of RM1.77 mil. Payments of RM30.40 mil were made without verification by the officer, while payments amounting to RM20.77 mil were unsupported by Payment Certificates.
These finding point to serious mismanagement issues and poor financial oversight. This body is tasked with providing affordable housing for the rakyat but it has seemingly been completely irresponsible with the state's money and resources. Has there been misappropriation of funds? Or leakage? What action is the government going to take as a result of the AG's Report? Someone has to be held responsible, and I hope that this revelation will not go the way of other past AG's reports where there is little or no action taken to address the problems or to hold the relevant persons to account.
The management of the construction of the new wing of the Riverside Majestic Hotel, under the purview of the SEDC, was also found to be unsatisfactory. Besides failure to complete despite 7 extensions amounting to 758 days, the project's cost was found to have increased by RM8.07 mil, an increase of 13.5%. In addition, liquidated and ascertained damages were not imposed for work which was delayed by 148 days, which if paid would have been in the amount of RM2.09mil.
Again, the project cost overrun needs to be explained, and the reason for not imposing the LAD charges.
The financial management of the Sarawak Museum and the DUN were also found to be less than satisfactory. With the building of the new museum complex, it is even more crucial that financial transparency, accountability and competency be maintained without exception.
The MACC has announced that it will be studying the AG's Reports and investigating possible corruption and abuse of power where warranted. In all these cases, taxpayers' money is involved, and the MACC must be thorough in its investigation. It is unfortunate that these bodies singled out as being less than satisfactory in performance are or were under the purview of the Chief Minister in his roles as the Minister of Housing and Urbanisation and the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, except for the DUN.
It is the even more crucial that investigations be carried out impartially and transparently so that there can be no allegation of cover-ups or sweeping under the carpet. The Chief Minister, with his strategic plans for the development of Sarawak including the proposed LRT, digital economy initiatives, dam-building etc, all of which invole huge sums of money, must take steps to reassure the people that the management of the state is in good hands and that his strategic initiatives will not suffer the same fate as these bodies named by the Auditor General.
Baru Bian
Chairman, KEADILAN Sarawak / ADUN N81 Ba' Kelalan


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Hi guys. My name is Jason Buff. Like many of you, I have struggled for years to make a feature film. In the late 90's I worked on a ton of independent projects. Most of which eventually ended up in someone's closet. Frustrated at how difficult it was to make a film, I gave up and focused on my career as a graphic designer.
Around 2008 I started to notice a giant shift in the film industry. Not only were more films being shot in a digital format, but the rapid speed of internet was making streaming media more viable. It was as if a perfect storm was forming and I didn't want to be left out.
In 2010 I started working on various screenplay ideas. Many were far too big for my budget. I have lived in the Yucatan since 2002, so most of my stories revolved around gringos coming down to Mexico. My son was only 2, so my time was very limited. But I kept pushing forward. Making contacts.
In 2012, I had a breakthrough. I found an investor who wanted to help me make my film Subterania. I quickly started putting all of my energy into rewrites and working to make sure the screenplay was as good as it could possibly be. I rewrote the entire story about 5 times and was never really happy with it despite good feedback from other screenwriting professionals.
To make a long story short, after a year of working to get the film going, things fell apart. I could blame other people around me, but the truth is, I just didn't know what I was doing. Sure, I knew filmmaking from an artistic point of view. I can talk all day about characters and camera movement and anything on the artistic side of filmmaking. But I knew nothing about financing a movie, or marketing, or post production, or distribution. I was lost.
In 2013, after dusting myself off, I started the Indie Film Academy as a way to share with others the things that I have learned, and also share what I have learned as I learn. I primarily put up information about things that I would want to know. In 2014, a friend of mine mentioned that I should do a podcast about filmmaking. One of my favorite learning resources over the years had been Film Method, which unfortunately is no longer being produced. So I wanted to do something similar. At first, I didn't really know what I was doing, but I set up my studio and after about 5 interviews I started getting comfortable. I now have close to 20 interviews recorded and at the time of writing this, the Indie Film Academy Podcast is one of the top filmmaking podcasts on iTunes.
I continue to work on different screenplay ideas. I love to write. I'm working on two short films at the moment and plan on doing many more. There is no better way to practice your skill as a filmmaker than making shorts. One of the topics we cover is how to fund shorts through crowdsourcing campaigns. It doesn't take much. There are people out there making award winning shorts with their iphones. What I find easy, and I include myself in this, is finding excuses to procrastinate.
Thanks to everyone who had decided to join us. Nothing makes me happier than hearing that the contents on our site or podcast have helped someone. We have a group on facebook where you can share your films, or get feedback, or share some interesting information. So indie filmmakers unite and let's all support each other.


text: John has used wooden walking sticks for hiking since he was a boy. Eschewing the Leki poles popular with most hikers, he carried one of his own handmade sticks when he hiked the AT in 2001, 2003, 2010 and 2013. When he gave a few of these special sticks to fellow hikers, word spread through the hiking community and eventually reached the newly created Appalachian Trail Museum. Soon Bodacious was providing a stick for each inductee into the museum's Hall of Fame. The award stick is called a Bodhi or Bo D. Hofman.


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Jeffrey Greenberg is a CTO-level technologist, and a technology management consultant to startups and established companies such as Liberty Travel, Siemens, and Liberty Travel. With a specialization in medical related technology, and in distributed and operating systems architecture, he leads, architects and produces systems and products, and on advises technology ventures. He also runs an Art & Technology meetup in San Francisco at Noisebridge focused on supporting artists to question and engage with technology and art in all spheres of the life: moral, political, personal, etc. He also published a journal of 'advanced art' in NYC called The ACT, and a non-profit to support it, with grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, New York State Council for the Arts, and leading foundations such as Jasper John's Foundation for Contemporary Performance.
He has a background in Bioengineering, Computer Science, and Fine Art. More on his technology background is available here: http://jeffrey-greenberg.com . He studied performance art with Allan Kaprow and computing with Harold Cohen working on tools for AARON in early internet days. And did advanced operating systems work at Auragen under Anita Borg .
He spends his days looking for opportunities involving medicine and technology, and learning west-african drumming.


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Maison Noir Wines 2017 "P-Oui"
Maison Noir Wines 2017 "P-Oui"
2017 P-Oui (pee-wee) Yes-Pinot is the celebration of Pinot Noir taken from a cross section of vineyards throughout the Willamette Valley to make "One Pinot Under a Groove". Only bottled in half bottles to complement dining alone or enjoying a glass with a friend! Franken Berry jam session with Parliament-Funkadelic's: complex, soulful, strawberry, funk
Please note that wine shipments must be signed for by a person over 21 years old. We can only ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.


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Kane's Wrath Reloaded is a partial total conversion and balance mod for Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars designed to change and make gameplay the way it was meant to be played. Unlike the original Kane's Wrath expansion for CNC3, this mod for CNC3 will not be played under most KW current gameplay changes and conditions. New gameplay changes, edited content and most units imported from KW and C&C4; (yes, they are real) will add and combine to the strength of the new gameplay experience for this mod.
Only registered members can share their thoughts. So come on! Join the community today (totally free - or sign in with your social account on the right) and join in the conversation.
One of the darkest maps ever created by Predatore. The sight is a little hard to see on the battlefield, but the lighting is very interesting indeed.
I decided not to post all Predatore's skirmish maps previews since he had a lot of them created over the last several years.


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Friday, June 16th is ArubaSalsa's super fun Tropical Graduation Night with live music by Robert Jeand'Or... A Bailar!
Our graduation night starts at 7pm and goes till 10pm, followed immediately with the first of three live sets by Robert Jeand'Or.
Entrance to the Graduation Night is FREE.
The party with live music is also free for all Present Graduating Students of ArubaSalsa and Afl.15 for non Graduates.
Remember: You have to let us know if you are attending your Graduation Night if you want to receive your certification! E-mail or whatsapp Melitza, or let us know in class.


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(page numbers are from the Riverside edition, Poetry and Criticism by Matthew Arnold, ed. A. Dwight Culler)
According to Arnold, what has been the main intellectual effort of recent times? With what part of the world does he seem to be most concerned?
What does he mean by criticism? (to see the object in itself as it really is, 239) What service should it provide to the world? (238)
Can critical works betray imaginative power? Are they inherently inferior to literary genres such as poetry or drama? (238) How original or controversial do you think this point may have been?
What examples does Arnold use to make his point that some criticism may be valuable and some imaginative literature tedious? Could other examples have been used to make an opposite point?
What in his view are the conditions necessary for great literature to come into being? (needs fruitful ideas current at the time, "the man is not enough without the moment," 239)
What does Arnold seem to mean by criticism's duty "to make the best ideas prevail"? (239) Is this consistent with the ideal of "seeing the object itself as it really is"? Is Arnold here talking about literature, or something else? (criticism seems to precede imaginative literature)
Which of Arnold's ideas seem Kantian? Which of his ideas resemble those of other Victorian essayists you have read?
What seems his view of the Romantic poets? Do you think his is a fully informed or accurate judgment? (240) What are some reasons he seems to be critical? (they are too subjective, too political) What grounds does he give for his preference for the cultures of the Greek and Renaissance periods?
How might Arnold's views have been influenced by the fact that his father was a distinguished educator, noted for his love of the classics?
What seems Arnold's attitude toward sectarian religious controversy? (242) Would anything in his daily occupation have caused him to deplore the ill feeling between different English religious groups?
What are some features of Arnold's style? Is it effective? How does he choose his examples? Is his tone sarcastic? Ironic? Calm? Understated? (generalizes, especially about his opponents)
By what means will right prevail, in his view? Can it be imposed by force? (243)
What does he view as having been the flaws of the French revolution? (a political rather than cultural force, 242)
On what grounds does he celebrate Edmund Burke as a great thinker? (able to consider another point of view, 244) Would the choice of Burke as an example of a cultured man have been controversial?
What is Arnold's view of the English character? Of French character? Are these stereotypes reasonable? What trait in his fellow-countrymen especially frustrates him? (they lack a sense for the "free play of ideas," 245)
How does Arnold define "disinterestedness"? (freedom from immediate political or practical considerations, 246)
By contrast, in the England of his time, what is the source of ideas? (party organs, 246) What specific sector of culture does he seem to have in mind? (cites partisan newspapers) Is the lack of independent and shared public discourse still an issue today?
In citing examples of committed rhetoric, what types of examples does he choose? (248) Would you say that his selection is biased? (chooses self-satisfied remarks of politicians seeking votes, political and hyper-patriotic bombast, 248)
What does he find obnoxious in the newspaper article about a child murderer? (249) Are his objections aesthetic, or moral, or both? (ugly name! ugly life)
Will a life of ideas ever be popular, in his view? (these appeal to a small circle, 250) Do you think he may be right?
For what does he criticize Cobbett, Ruskin and Carlyle? (they were polemicists on social matters) How is his own criticism distinguished from theirs? (i. e., does he not take positions on social issues of his day?)
What flaws does he see in the political parties of his time? (251)
What does Arnold belive is the appropriate relationship between religion and science? ("two wholly different things," 252) How would this view have distinguished him from many other writers of his time?
Why does he defend his earlier attacks on Bishop Colenso's book, even though he says he's not going to attack it again? (252ff) What good features does he applaud by contrast in M. Renan's work? (a creative not literal approach to the issue of biblical authenticity, 253-54)
What does it mean to say that criticism must be independent of practical aims? (255; we should betake ourselves "more to the serene life of mind and spirit," 256) Is this a view Kant would have shared?
Why does Arnold suggest that criticism should reflect on foreign literatures and ideas? (256; should not be too partisan to assumptions of our own culture, 257; comparisons undercut our faith in a central standard, 257; every critic should possess one great literature besides his own, 257)
To what extent does Arnold himself seem to believe that the validity of ideas may be relative?
Will our own age achieve greatness in literature? ("that promised land it will not be ours to enter," 258) If not, what should be our goal? (we must strive toward it, a biblical metaphor) How would you characterize his final tone? Sad? Utopian? Resolute?
Has literary criticism generally concurred with Arnold's view that the early Victorian period was one devoid of great imaginative literature?
May Arnold's past as a critic who had written melancholy, subjective poetry have affected his view of the relative importance of poetry and criticism?
Which aspects of this essay seem to you valuable? Which seem open to question? Why do you think Arnold's views might have seemed liberatory to mid-twentieth-century academics and critics?


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A very large gas generating kitchen area is located ca. 25 km south of the Balvenie prospect. The primary source rock is the Lower Carboniferous Scremerston Formation which contains coals and organic rich shales with TOC of up to 40% and HI of typically 250 (mgHC/gTOC). The median total amount of generated gas in the drainage area for the Balvenie prospect has been calculated to 135 tcf, providing a very large gas charge supply to Balvenie which has a most likely gas-in-place volume of about 1.5 tcf and maximum 7 tcf, hence an oversupply of 20-90 times the prospect volumes.
Potential farminees and other interested parties are welcome to download the flyer below and to get in touch for more information.
PROSPEX P2331 Flyer 09.12.2018 v2
Draupner Energy's mission is to contribute to global energy security, create value for our shareholders, for our community members, for the countries that we work in and for their people. To that end, we combine strong business ethics and corporate citizenship with knowledge sharing, knowledge management and innovation.
Draupner Energy was founded on the conviction that continued exploration for oil and gas is critical to energy security and to giving people in developing countries the opportunity to emerge from poverty. However, there is also a need for a more innovative approach to exploration. For the first time in history, technological development and bandwidth access allows for a less industrial, more collaborative approach to exploring for oil and natural gas.
Draupner Energy is the first upstream oil and gas company to integrate networked innovation, crowdsourcing and crowd acceleration with the aid of an internet community in its business and operating model. It helps us to accelerate work on our projects, come up with better solutions to problems, eliminate the effects of anchoring and cognitive bias, and improve our decision making.
Draupner Energy has been offered new Production Licences covering Blocks 38/22b, 38/23a, 38/21b and
The Balvenie High Impact Prospect, holding an estimated potential in excess of 1 tcf of recoverable
"At a time when humanity's need for oil and gas is increasing dramatically, banning
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Are you looking for a festive gift for that special someone? London has some of the very best Christmas markets, each offering something different to make a festive visit worthwhile.
Hyde Park WInter Wonderland
The Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park is one sterling example, and perfect for all the family. There are over 200 wooden chalets to explore, so you won't go away empty-handed. Winter Wonderland is free-to-enter event, including a host of Christmas-themed fun and activities, such as big top shows and an observation wheel, to keep people amused and entertained.
The market, which stays open until 1 January, also has a stunning ice rink circling the Victorian bandstand, a Magical Ice Kingdom with a forest of frozen sculptures, a gleaming ice castle, and acrobatic wonders at the Zippos Circus and Cirque Beserk shows.
Southbank Centre christmas market
At the Southbank Centre Christmas Market, visitors can explore the traditionally decorated wooden chalets that sell a wide range of unique hand-crafted gifts and food and drink.
The market is open 10 November 2018 - 4 January 2019 January and is part of the Southbank Centre's Winter Festival, where visitors can also enjoy Christmas shows, as well as free music and events, while the stalls offer plenty of affordable and quirky gifts for family and friends for Christmas and beyond.
Leicester Square christmas festival
The Christmas festival will take place in the centre of London, turning it into a festive wonderland for you and the family. Santa's Grotto, food, drinks and Christmas goodies will also be available for you to get your mitts on.
Christmas in Leicester Square has something for everyone. The new Christmas festival opening times are from 9th November - 5th January 2019.
London Bridge Christmas Market
Enjoy Christmas By The River, the annual free Christmas market on the bank-side of the Thames, decorated in festive lights and Christmas trees and Christmas stalls to discover. Not only is the market great for gift buying, but also a great place to stop and have a drink.
Enjoy the iconic views of The City, Tower Bridge and The Tower Of London, while soaking up the festive atmosphere. There are also film screenings, live music and entertainment, so pop by Christmas By The River, which opens on 29 November until 2 January.
Back to Christmas
Share your stay with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with our hashtag #RGHFriends.
We would also love to see your family adventures in London with our hashtag #RGHFamilies.


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The other lab testing
Much of what we consider lab testing is dedicated to finding pathology in our body. It is really focused on finding very big imbalances in our system that may indicate that we have one or another disease. There is nothing wrong with having this kind of lab testing available, it is great to have this kind of testing available.
However most people don't feel at their best and yet there is nothing to indicate the reason why in the lab testing they undergo. Imbalances generally need to be pretty high to show up in lab work. In other words there is usually an active disease process, the same process that may have been going on for years when the blood work was coming back normal.
Many companies have for years working hard on laboratory testing that we would refer to as functional lab testing. This is testing that looks for imbalances that are not diseases yet but show that there are changes that could be made to prevent future disease.
Because the results that come back from this testing are less extreme than the testing that shows an actually disease, the results can be more vague and more open to interpretation or misinterpretation. However on the positive side functional lab testing can also take us from a state of just surviving and getting through the day to a state of real wellbeing.
I know this because I have experience this myself. Even though I was years into practice as a naturopathic doctor, I still did not feel really well. Of course I didn't really know this myself. Because I was not as bad as I had been in the past with ulcerative colitis symptoms I thought I was ok. I didn't realize that I was just functional and not really at the optimal level of function.
There are a few tests that really helped me get to a state where I was not just making it through my days but actually feeling really well. Now of course I had done all of the normal lab testing on myself and never found much very interesting, but I was not feeling well. I wasn't sleeping because I really couldn't get to sleep until after midnight, if I was to try I would just lay in bed tossing and turning. And then the mornings were just torture because even if I seemed to sleep enough time I never woke with the feeling of being really rested. I had actually forgotten what that even felt like.
I can't say that I ever felt really happy. Even when things were pretty good with life I found things to worry about. In fact feeling good never really even ended up feeling that good, because I knew it was just a brief break in not feeling well and a state of anxiety or fatigue or both would soon return.
For me this began to change when I started learning about the functional lab testing that could give me insights into what was out of balance in my system. The first testing that I did for the testing for hidden food allergens. That showed me that even though I was eating a diet that I thought was healthy it was not healthy for me. I was having an allergic reaction to eggs that I didn't even know about. I thought that eggs were healthy, but my body was fighting them like they were a bacterial or a virus. Every time I was eating that food my body was acting as if I had a flu or a cold.
You know how hard it is too sleep if you are not feeling well. The flu would be a lot better if you could just sleep through it, but all of that inflammation keeps you system worked up and fighting against you. The signals that the body uses to trigger all of this discomfort are called cytokines. The signals that the body sends when you have a food allergen that you don't know about are exactly the same ones that your body releases when you are sick. We call these food allergens hidden food allergens because they can take up to a month to show up after you eat the food and by that point there is little connection or association to the food that caused it, making it very hard to figure out that a food was even starting the process in the first place.
The next big improvement came for me when I did brain chemistry testing. This testing shows you have the gas pedals and brake pedals of your brain are working. For me the testing showed that I was all gas pedal and no brake pedal. So this showed up in chronic inflammation that never wanted to turn off and a brain that never wanted to turn off. It may seem good to have an active brain, but a hyperactive brain does not think as well as a calm brain. It thinks a lot but not as well. Functional testing is amazing.


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In my house, about forty miles from the epicenter, the water stayed in the glass on my desk, and the pictures on the shelf. The sensation—my first earthquake—was like dancing with an invisible, insistent partner who disappears abruptly when the music stops. I opened the door and heard some men in the street, "We're due for a big one soon." It felt like an initiation.
My friend, who lives near Mulholland at the top of Nichols Canyon and is also a new Californian, was meditating when it happened. Her baby was asleep in a stroller in the yard. It took her a second to figure out what was going on. By the time she got outside, the momentary shudder was over, and the baby was still sound asleep. She sat there there by the strolller for the next little while. She noticed a snake in the bush beside her, and watched a hawk swoop down low right over her head.
In the next twenty-four hours, by the looks of the map on the U.S. Geological Survey Web site, it's pretty likely that there will be aftershocks at "Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) VI, or the level of shaking that throws objects off shelves."
Now I start thinking about the disaster-preparedness entrepreneur I once met, and the catalogue of safety goods I could have bought, and the fact that I have half a jug of water in the house and a bag of almonds. When the blackout hit New York several summers back, I was in a similar undersupplied fix and used my small amount of cash (ATMs were down) to buy some water, a chocolate bar, and—mysterious—a jar of stewed peaches. Within a few hours, I felt like a maniac, and afterward I promised myself to leave a fifty-dollar bill in my apartment, with a working flashlight and a wireless radio. It occurs to me now that I never did it.


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ThemeSorter.com Turns 1 Year Old – Celebrates With AppThemes Giveaways
ThemeSorter.com which I wrote about back in March of 2011 has turned one year old and thanks to AppThemes.com, they will be celebrating by giving away a few prizes. One of the prizes they'll be giving away is an AppThemes club Developer membership valued at $349.00. All you have to (more…)


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The Let's Chat series is a thread on my Ravelry forum where a new conversation topic related to knitting is posted every week. Participants in the threads are entered into a monthly giveaway where they can win either one of my patterns, yarn in my stash or receive a surprise package filled with goodies from Japan!
Everyone has their own comfort and enjoyability level when it comes to knitting. For me, I enjoy knitting garter stitch because of it's simplicity and the resulting wonderful texture, but sometimes I find myself needing a good lace chart to focus on. I have a more difficult time wanting to knit intricate cables as I find using the cable needle cumbersome. And as much as I love the look of stockinette, it can get tiring after a while (but I suppose the upside to it is because it is such a simple stitch, you can get it over with quicker!). One new technique I have found myself really enjoying is fair isle. I was always hesitant to want to design fair-isle for my patterns but after the first couple of practices (both flat and in the round) I really like it! Having to pay attention to the chart doesn't bother me at all and the concentration needed to manage the floats, change colors and reading the chart correctly really draws me in. It's still a slow process for me since I "throw" knit, but it's truly enchanting.
So how about you? What knitting techniques do you enjoy while knitting? What design elements capture your attention and keep you invested for the entirety of the knit? Share your thoughts on the Ravelry thread here!
I thought my moderator asked a really good question last week so I thought I would share some of the answers I found to be really helpful (though I did enjoy reading everyone's responses!). The question was: how do you keep track of your projects?
Some of the answers:
From yarnoverseas:
From macewoman:
From dominique69:
And lastly from Sofichan:
(She included pictures of it as well, so cool!)


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News 2009
Sunlabob speaking at the OECD/UNESCAP regional conference on Corporate Responsibility
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- Published on Tuesday, 01 December 2009
On 2-3 November 2009, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) co-organised a conference in Bangkok entitled "Why Responsible Business Conduct Matters". The objective of the conference was to bring together key players from government, business and civil society from both Asian and OECD countries to exchange their perspectives, experiences and practices in implementing RBC/CSR¹ activities. In total, the conference attracted over 200 participants, from 16 countries in Asia and the Pacific.
Read more: Sunlabob speaking at the OECD/UNESCAP regional conference on Corporate Responsibility
Sunlabob, Lao Red Cross and LIRE partnered for hygiene training in Ban Sor
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- Published on Monday, 23 November 2009
In cooperation with the Lao Red Cross and LIRE, Sunlabob organized hygiene training in Ban Sor / Vientiane Province on 17th November 2009. Over one hundred villagers joined the half-day information event, during which topics such as proper hand-washing, defecation and sanitation, and health risks of contaminated drinking water were discussed. Thanks to an interactive training approach, the villagers soon lost their reserve and participated in group activities and demonstrations. The relaxed atmosphere made for a successful workshop.
Read more: Sunlabob, Lao Red Cross and LIRE partnered for hygiene training in Ban Sor
Innovative Approach for Rural Electrification Project Financing
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- Published on Wednesday, 04 November 2009
First collaboration between Sunlabob and a small private investor
A small private investor from Germany, Mr. Rainer Hiller, has recently stepped forward to contribute to the expansion of Sunlabob's solar lantern rental system (SLRS) project. Sunlabob has extensive experience of working with development banks or non-governmental organisations for rural electrification project financing, but this is the first time Sunlabob engages in such partnership with a small private investor. It is an innovative approach, which matches our existing partnership with small entrepreneurs in off-grid areas who provide renewable energy solutions in their communities. In essence, Sunlabob's projects have the potential to match small investors with small local entrepreneurs, who are all working towards the same aim: alleviating poverty through rural electrification.
Read more: Innovative Approach for Rural Electrification Project Financing
Sunlabob participated in the "Seminar on Technology Innovation for Renewable Energy"
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Sunlabob is proud to announce that Project Manager Simon Henschel recently took part in the "seminar on technology innovation for renewable energy" held in Taipei, ROC, 14-18 September 2009. The seminar was organised by the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) and the China Productivity Centre (CPC) and sponsored by the Department of Industrial Technology, Taiwan ROC.
The objectives of the seminar were to discuss the latest issues and developments in renewable energy and to observe how the Republic of China successfully applies advanced technology to use abundant renewable resources to protect the environment and supplement its energy requirements. This seminar was attended by representatives of many other countries from the Asia-Pacific region, including Cambodia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Read more: Sunlabob participated in the "Seminar on Technology Innovation for Renewable Energy"
New video about Sunlabob's activities online
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- Published on Monday, 28 September 2009
In 2009 Sunlabob was awarded a World Bank financed procurement contract, handled locally by the Rural Electrification Office of the Department of Electricity (part of the Ministry of Energy and Mines), to supply 6,560 solar home systems (20W, 30W and 50W), including spares, to 14 provinces across Laos. With a country average of 5.9 people per household (2005 census), this programme will benefit over 30,000 people nationwide.
The video documents Sunlabob's work in this project and the great logistical challenges which had to be met. Watch the video.
Sunlabob took part in the International Green Tourism Exhibition in Vientiane
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- Published on Thursday, 03 September 2009
Sunlabob took part in the International Green Tourism Exhibition, which was held in Vientiane, Laos, from 15th to 18th July 2009, as part of the 1st World Ecotourism Conference. The event welcomed 300 speakers and conference delegates from 30 countries, 69 exhibitors, and over 5000 visitors.
Laos aims to become a world-renowned destination for sustainable tourism. The country has a low population density; unspoiled, diverse ethnic lifestyles and traditions; and perhaps the richest, most extensive network of ecosystems on the Indochina Peninsula (source: www.ecotourismlaos.com). Visitors to this region are therefore encouraged to protect this unique cultural and natural heritage.
Read more: Sunlabob took part in the International Green Tourism Exhibition in Vientiane
Sunlabob becomes a distributor of OutBack Power Systems
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- Published on Wednesday, 02 September 2009
OutBack Power Systems is a privately-held company headquartered in Arlington, Washington, USA, and is the leading designer and manufacturer of advanced power electronics for renewable energy, back-up power and mobile applications. The company was started in 2001 by a passionate group of engineers and quickly grew by offering innovative and well-designed solutions.
OutBack products are designed to be robust and modular, making them ideally suited for projects in the developing world. Up until now, these products were not available on the Lao market, restricting the quality of supply for many renewable energy projects, especially telecommunication sites. This gap has now been bridged with Sunlabob becoming a distributor of OutBack products.
Of particular relevance to telecommunication sites are OutBack's charge controllers, inverter/chargers and monitoring devices. More details about these products are available in our brochure.
For more information about OutBack, please visit their website.
Sunlabob completes work on the largest privately-funded solar energy project in S.E.A.
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- Published on Saturday, 29 August 2009
The project is located on the island of Phuket (southern Thailand) and comprises a large villa and recreational facilities, which will become a luxury resort for executive guests. This project came to be because the site is too remote to connect to the electricity grid and the owner wished the resort to be self-sufficient in terms of energy use. Our partner in Thailand, Samui Service Solar Power, was in charge of the project and implemented a 20 kWp solar system, which is expected to cover 80-90% of the resort's energy needs, depending on the occupancy rate. On this project, Sunlabob was the sole supplier of solar equipment for the complete system.
Read more: Sunlabob completes work on the largest privately-funded solar energy project in S.E.A.
Sunlabob completed the installation and commissioning of a village hybrid grid
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- Published on Tuesday, 28 July 2009
Ban Phakeo is situated in a very mountainous area of Laos, in Luang Prabang Province. The village recently benefited from an electrification project funded by Fondation Energies pour le Monde (Fondem). Sunlabob were awarded the contract for the design and construction of a village hybrid grid, as well as for the project's operational implementation (including training and coaching visits).
The Phakeo system is a hybrid solar/diesel mini-grid. Two battery-backed solar systems (with a total peak power of 4.8kW) feed into a 220V AC single-phase mini-grid system via a set of inverters. A 5.6kW diesel generator set serves as a backup power source and a battery charger during periods of low solar irradiance.
Read more: Sunlabob completed the installation and commissioning of a village hybrid grid
Sunlabob recently completed the supply of over 6,500 solar home systems
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- Published on Wednesday, 08 July 2009
Last year Sunlabob won an international tender for a World Bank financed procurement contract, handled locally by the Rural Electrification Office of the Department of Electricity (part of the Ministry of Energy and Mines), to supply 6,560 solar home systems (20W, 30W, and 50W), including spares, to 14 provinces across Laos. With a country average of 5.9 people per household (2005 census), this programme will benefit over 30,000 people nationwide.
Each system comprises a solar panel, battery, battery box, charge controller, circuit breaker, and 2 lamps. All materials used are certified and meet international quality standards.
Read more: Sunlabob recently completed the supply of over 6,500 solar home systems
Sunlabob becomes a distributor of Aplicaciones Tecnologicas products
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- Published on Monday, 06 July 2009
Aplicaciones Tecnologicas is a Spanish company, specialising in the development and manufacture of technology to protect man and the environment. It was founded in 1986 to supply safe and efficient products of the highest quality based on state-of-the art technology in accordance with international standards. Aplicaciones Tecnologicas' strengths lie in in-house research and development, continuous product improvement, and certified products.
The lightning protection solutions from Aplicaciones Tecnologicas are particularly interesting for Laos, as these represent a new prospect for the construction industry.For more information about Aplicaciones Tecnologicas, please visit their website
Sunlabob took part in a teleconference hosted by UNEP Korea on 5 June 2009
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Sunlabob was asked to participate in an international teleconference entitled "GREENOVATION (Green Innovation)", which was organised by the UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) National Committee for the Republic of Korea on Friday 5th June 2009 at Seoul COEX conference centre, to mark the World Environment Day.
Speakers made their presentations via tele-technology, allowing to get over the barriers of distance and helping to reduce carbon emissions produced by transportation. This conference was the first climate-neutral international teleconference open to the public in Seoul and was also broadcast in real time over the Internet.
Read more: Sunlabob took part in a teleconference hosted by UNEP Korea on 5 June 2009
Lao Institute for Renewable Energy (LIRE) Releases Policy Brief on Jatropha
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- Published on Thursday, 18 June 2009
Sunlabob and EDC organize workshop for local capacity building
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- Published on Friday, 22 May 2009
The workshop will take place on May 28 to 29, 2009 in the Sunlabob headquarters. For more information please visit the website of EDC Laos.
Sunlabob goes to Afghanistan
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- Published on Friday, 08 May 2009
Sunlabob was approached by USAID¹, ASMED², and DAI³ to carry out an assessment of the feasibility of the solar lamp project in Afghanistan, taking account of the local human, social and technical constraints. One of the aims was to evaluate whether the Sunlabob approach to financing and establishing franchised SME energy service hubs in small remote villages could be replicated in Afghanistan.
This first mission in Kabul lasted one week, from 25/04/09 to 03/05/09. Many potential contributors were met, from the business sector, the NGO sector, and the Afghan government, in order to identify opportunities for private-public partnerships and to link potential partners to business services. Two Kabul-based companies appeared extremely keen to implement the Sunlabob solar lantern solution.
Energy Globe Award 2008 ceremony
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We are proud to release the pictures of the Energy Globe Award 2008 ceremony, which was held on 14 April 2009 in Prague, to honour project winners from around the world for their outstanding sustainable activities. A total of 769 projects from 111 nations were presented. For the second year in a row, Sunlabob was chosen by the International Jury as the national winner for Laos; this time with the project "Village based, solar powered water purification", details of which can be found here.
The Energy Globe Award aims to highlight that the necessity to save energy, reduce CO2 emissions, and use our resources economically and sustainably is not a concern reserved to experts and industry, but that it should instead be established into public consciousness. The Award therefore serves as an incentive for implementing further projects related to environment, energy efficiency and climate protection.
A warm 'thank you' goes to Christina Ketter, a former Sunlabob intern, who kindly accepted the award on behalf of Sunlabob.
For information about the Energy Globe Award, please visit the Energy Globe Award website.
Sunlabob becomes the distributor of 'Premier Solar' solar PV modules for South-East Asia
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- Published on Thursday, 30 April 2009
Premier Solar is a leading solar PV module manufacturer based in India, specialising in the manufacturing of high performance solar panels mainly for off-grid applications. Sunlabob is delighted to announce a new partnership with Premier Solar, in reflection of our shared commitment to bringing cost-effective clean energy solutions to the off-grid market.
Premier Solar holds an ISO 9001 Certification (awarded by TÜV Germany), which guarantees excellent quality standards. In addition, Premier Solar concluded a long-term supply agreement in 2007 with one of the world's foremost photovoltaic manufacturers, German industry leader SCHOTT Solar. This is a further guarantee of quality as SCHOTT products conform to IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards.
SCHOTT Solar supply Premier Solar with OEM thin film plates and crystalline cells, which Premier Solar converts into solar modules, which will then be incorporated into Sunlabob's PV systems.
For more information about Premier Solar visit their website.
For more information about SCHOTT Solar visit their website.
Solar water pumps installed in Attapeu Province (Southern Laos) in cooperation with IFAD
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- Published on Friday, 24 April 2009
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a specialised agency of the United Nations, dedicated to eradicating rural poverty in developing countries. For this sixth collaboration with IFAD, Sunlabob installed 20 solar water pumps in the southern province of Attapeu, which borders Vietnam and Cambodia. With a static head (vertical distance the pump must lift the water) between 15 and 45 metres and a daily output of 50,000 litres, the solar water pumps will be benefiting local farmers, as the pumped water will be used for the irrigation of high-value cash crops.
For more information on the work of IFAD, please visit the following web pages:
Solar Lamp Programme: Successful Pilot Test in Uganda
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Sunlabob and its Ugandan franchise partner, TSSD, recently visited Ssazi village in Northern Uganda where Rose Nabatanzi Kiberu is the pilot village entrepreneur for our Solar Lantern Programme.
Ssazi village has no access to electricity and is not expected to be getting grid connection any time soon. For the last 3 months, Rose Nabatanzi Kiberu has been operating 24 prototype battery lanterns. A discussion about her experience so far highlighted strong potential for the operational roll-out of the programme in villages throughout Uganda.
During the pilot test, there were no technical problems or breakdowns, either with the charging station or the lanterns. Rose Nabatanzi Kiberu reported that the quality of light she now gets from the lantern is without comparison to that of the kerosene lamps she was using previously. Her husband added that "going back to kerosene lamps is like being blind in the dark". For all villagers who took part in the pilot test, the worry about fire hazard has also disappeared.
Read more: Solar Lamp Programme: Successful Pilot Test in Uganda
Sunlabob withdraws from Joint Venture in Cambodia
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Sunlabob joins the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE)
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- Published on Wednesday, 08 April 2009
Bringing together major stakeholders from the field of rural electrification, ARE acts as an advocacy group, promoting access to electricity services using renewable energies to international policy and decision makers. In addition to representing our views and our work, ARE also provides a platform for exchange of best practice, through regular working groups, and networking opportunities amongst like-minded professionals.
At Sunlabob, we are proud to be joining the ARE community and we look forward to sharing our experience in rural electrification with other members.
For further information about the activities of ARE, please visit their website at www.ruralelec.org
Sunlabob joins the Climate Neutral Network
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- Published on Monday, 16 March 2009
The Climate Neutral Network, supported by UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme), brings together companies, associations, cities, regions, and countries, who are all engaged in reducing their impact on the global environment.
Membership in the Climate Neutral Network highlights our commitment to lead the implementation of practices and strategies to cut down our greenhouse gas emissions and achieve climate neutrality.
The Climate Neutral Network also promotes green development and is a platform for exchange of best practice between participants.
Please visit the Sunlabob webpage on the Climate Neutral Network.
Finalist in the Asia Forum for Clean Energy Financing business competition
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Sunlabob participated as a finalist in the 1st Asia Forum for Clean Energy Financing, held in Singapore on 4 March 2009.
This forum gathered investors and financiers interested in the development of clean energy in ASEAN countries and served as a platform to explore business opportunities through presentations and discussions based on business proposals.
In total 11 projects from a wide range of clean energy specialities were selected as finalists and Sunlabob was the only participant with a development mandate.
We are very proud to announce that our business proposal for the battery lantern project was short-listed as one of the most promising clean energy investment opportunities in the ASEAN region.
More information: www.cleanenergy-financing.com
Inauguration Ceremony – Solar-powered water purification system
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- Published on Friday, 27 February 2009
Sunlabob is proud to announce that the first solar-powered water purification system in the Lao PDR is now operational in the village of Ban Sorg, Sangthong District, Vientiane Capital.
This project has been achieved with the collaboration of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Vientiane, the German NGO BORDA, Sunlabob Renewable Energy Ltd, OurWorld Rural Development (Laos), the Lao Institute for Renewable Energy (LIRE) and the village of Ban Sorg.
To celebrate this event, an inauguration ceremony was organised on Friday 27th February 2009, which provided a unique opportunity to learn about our solution by seeing the fully-functioning drinking water service in operation in the village.
Read more: Inauguration Ceremony – Solar-powered water purification system
Sunlabob Receives $100,000 UNEP Sasakawa Prize in Africa
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Sunlabob was one of 2 organisations awarded with a $100,000 USD cheque in Nairobi last week, from UNEP and supported by the Nippon Foundation. The award is in recognition of Sunlabob's ground breaking efforts in 'Moving towards a low carbon economy' which was the theme of the World Environment Day 2008.
Sunlabob Director Andy Schroeter, who received the award, responded to the honour stating; "...this is a proud moment for Sunlabob, and for the renewable energy sector in Lao PDR. We have been working hard towards making renewable energy solutions affordable and appropriate for the rural setting not only in Lao PDR but for developing countries all over the world. This award is confirmation that we are on the right track, and will enable us to further develop existing technologies and explore new innovations."
Read more: Sunlabob Receives $100,000 UNEP Sasakawa Prize in Africa
Lao Institute for Renewable Energy (LIRE) releases 2008 Annual Report
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LIRE has just release their Annual Report for 2008 which showcases their latest developments, growth, research and findings. Sunlabob is a commercial partner to LIRE and was instrumental in its foundation in 2006 along with other educational institutions and corporate organisations. LIRE is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the sustainable development of a self sufficient renewable energy sector in the Lao PDR. The institute offers agronomical, technological and socioeconomic research services, and works to provide a free public resource of information and advice on the use of renewable energy technologies in Laos. LIRE strives to support the development of the country by exploring commercially viable means to establish renewable energy technologies in rural parts of the country, in areas without connection to the national grid and with little access to technical expertise.
German Ambassador hosts Sunlabob Seminar
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- Published on Friday, 23 January 2009
On Wednesday 21st January 2009 at the Lao Plaza Hotel in Vientiane, the German Ambassador, Dr. Peter Wienand and the directors of Sunlabob Renewable Energy hosted a seminar titled New Strategies for Rural Electrification in the Lao PDR. This event brought together the leading authorities of renewable energy from the government, NGO's and the private sector to discuss and explore viable options for the future of the industry here and abroad.
The event heard remarks from Dr. Maydom Chanthanasinh, Vice President of National Authority for Science and Technology. The directors of Sunlabob also gave presentations on the issues and opportunities faced for the development of renewable energy in Laos.
Sunlabob and Exotissimo bring the E-Cycle to Laos
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- Published on Tuesday, 20 January 2009
Sunlabob recently supplied the travel company, Exotissimo in Luang Prabang, with 40 E-Cycles. Sunlabob's E-Cycle looks and works exactly the same as a normal bicycle, except the E-Cycle has a high tech lightweight battery and running gear attached to the rear wheel, that can power the cycle up to speeds of 32km/h without any peddling assistance of the rider. The rider controls the speed of the E-Cycle with the throttle on the handlebar in the same fashion as a motorbike. Sunlabob's E-Cycle can cover over 35kms without any peddling before having to be recharged. Charging the E-Cycle is easy and fast with the Li-ion battery only taking 4 hours to recharge by simply plugging the supplied cable into a normal wall socket.
Exotissimo approached Sunlabob about the E-Cycle, for their range of pre-booked cycle tours that takes mainly tourists from Australia and Europe throughout the city and nearby region. The E-Cycle has proved to be real hit with the tourists as it is an easier option for long rides than a normal bicycle, as well as being a safer, cheaper and more eco friendly.
Sunlabob is planning on taking the E-Cycle and other innovative E-Auto vehicles to other areas of Laos and the SE Asia region, in an attempt to provide fun, safe, environmentally friendly and affordable alternatives to the petrol and diesel reliant options that are currently available.
Engineers Without Borders UK collaborating with Sunlabob
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EWB-UK and Sunlabob have entered into a technical partnership that provides Sunlabob with the technical skills and knowledge of young enthusiastic engineers from Engineers Without Borders UK. The joint project between Sunlabob and EWB-UK, which is being overseen by the Lao Institute for Renewable Energy (LIRE), initially requested one volunteer to help with the testing, implementation and installation of a solar powered water purification system.
The placement of the first 3 months volunteer has impressed Sunlabob so much, that we are already discussing collaboration with EWB-UK on future projects.
Dhruv Kumar, a EWB-UK volunteer says: "The interesting thing about Sunlabob is that they want to make these projects sustainable in an economic as well as environmental sense rather than implementing the technology and having to maintain it themselves".
For more information please visit the EWB-UK website.
Or read these articles about placement with EWB-UK and our partner the Lao Institute for Renewable Energy (LIRE):
Bringing Clean Water to Rural Laos Communities
Developing a Range of Renewable Energy Systems


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Christmas facts: 18 things about Christmas traditions yule never know
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Christmas is a time to indulge in the festive spirit and be jovial & merry with those dear to you. Yes, there is a religious and commercial aspects as well but a lot of people may not know where some of the Christmas traditions came from. So while you drink eggnog and eat roasted chestnuts, let us demystify some Christmas traditions for you by bringing you some Christmas Facts.
1 . 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' almost wasn't published
The poem, also known as 'A Visit from St. Nicholas,' was authored by Clement Clarke Moore. Moore, a 19th century author and professor, wrote the poem for his family and practically invented the modern concept of Santa. He had originally written it only for his family but a close friend submitted it to the Sentinel newspaper where it was published anonymously. For 15 years Clement Clarke Moore denied writing it as he felt the poem was beneath his talents even though it had become a smash hit. It was eventually included as part of anthology of his works thanks to the urging of his children. Moore based his image of Santa on a portly sleigh driver his family had hired.
2. Did Santa always have a beard?
Now, Moore may have enhanced the image of Santa but he certainly wasn't responsible for creating him. According to the book "One-Night Stands with American History", 17th century Dutch settlers brought the imagery for an early Santa with them. This Santa was tall, slender, very dignified and lacked the all-important beard. It is said that he was based on the traditional Dutch figure Sinterklaas.
3. Why do people kiss under the mistletoe?
It's a Christmas tradition to share kisses under the mistletoe. It is said that this tradition comes from Scandinavia where Mistletoe was associated with peace and friendship. In mythology, mistletoe has also been considered a plant to increase life and fertility.
4. Why do people hang Christmas stockings?
This is another tradition with Dutch origins. It comes from Dutch households leaving shoes packed with food for St. Nicholas' donkeys. In exchange for feeding his animals, St Nicholas would leave small gifts. The tradition of putting tangerines in stockings comes from a 12th century French nun who left socks full of fruit, nuts and tangerines at the homes of the poor.
5. Why do some people say Christmas and some people say Xmas?
The use of Xmas is not for religious purposes. The letter 'X' is a Greek abbreviation for Christ. Xmas have been an abbreviation for Christmas since the mid-1500s. The name Christmas comes from the contraction of 'Christ's Mass' which is derived from the Old English Cristes Mæsse.
6. Why do we have Christmas trees?
The practice of tree worship has been found among many ancient cultures. The tradition likely started when trees were brought indoors and decorated during winter time to help ensure a good crop for the following year. The modern Christmas tree likely arose during the 8th century when St. Boniface was converting Germanic tribes. These tribes worshiped oak trees. It is said that when St. Boniface cut down an oak tree, a fir tree grew in its place. This evergreen was seen as a symbol of Christianity which the newly converted tribes began decorating. Evergreens have also been seen as symbols of eternal life and rebirth by many ancient people
7. How many Christmas trees are grown each year?
In Europe, almost 60 million trees are grown each year. Out of that 60 million, reports estimate that UK households buy about 8 million trees. In the UK, natural Christmas trees outsell artificial Christmas trees by a ratio of 3:1.
8. What is the Christmas symbolism behind Holly and Ivy being a Christmas tradition?
The Holly's prickly leaves are seen to represent the crown of thorns that Jesus wore when he was crucified. The red berries are symbolic of the drops of blood that were shed by Jesus due to the thorns. In Scandinavia, Holly is known as the Christ Thorn for this reason. Ivy is a plant that needs to cling to objects to support its growth. To the religious, Ivy is seen as a metaphor for human's need to cling to a God.
9. Why do people send Christmas cards?
The tradition of sending Christmas cards started in Victorian times. People often send Christmas letters but the task of writing lengthy letters to many different people was often daunting and laborious. The first Christmas card is said to be created by Sir Henry Cole and John Calcott Horsley. In 1843, Cole, a British businessman, asked Calcott Horsley, an artist, to print some Christmas Cards. One thousands cards were printed in black and which and then coloured by hand. The cards depicted a happy family raising a toast to the recipient. In 1862, Charles Goodall & Sons, a printer based in London, became the first to mass produce Christmas cards. Their cards initially said "A Merry Christmas" with later designs including robins, Holly, mangers and snowmen.
10. What is the best-selling Christmas single?
Globally, the best-selling Christmas single is Bing Crosby's 'White Christmas'. It has sold over 50 million copies worldwide since 1942. In the UK, the top selling Christmas single is Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'. Released in 1984, this track has sold 3.5 million copies in the UK. The second biggest Christmas single in the UK is also from 1984. Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' has sold 1.4 million copies so far. The band with the most number 1 Christmas singles is the Beatles. They got the number 1 song in 1963, 1965 and 1967.
11. What is a Yule Log?
A Yule Log is a large log that is typically burned during the Twelve Days of Christmas. A burning log or the charred remains of a burnt log is said to offer health, fertility and luck.
12. Why do Japanese people each KFC at Christmas dinner?
Japanese people traditionally each KFC for Christmas dinner thanks to a hugely successful marketing campaign 40 years ago. The KFC meal is so popular that customers have to place their Christmas order about 2 months in advance.
13. Where does Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer come from?
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer was invented for a Christmas Promotion in 1938. The promotion was so successful that the imagery has stuck and become canon even since.
14. What's the deal with rent-a-Santas?
In the United States, each year there are approximately 20,000 'rent-a-Santas'. These seasonal St Nicholas' usually undergo some training on how to maintain a jolly attitude for long periods of time under pressure from the public. They are also given advice such as not accepting money from parents when kids of looked and to avoid garlic, onions and beans for meals.
15. Why Jingle Bells?
'Jingle Bells' is a 1857 song written by James Pierpont. It was originally called 'One Horse Open Sleigh' and was written as a song for Thanksgiving.
16. Where does NORAD's 'Santa Tracker' come from?
Funnily enough, NORAD's 'Santa Tracker' came about from a misprint. In 1955, Sears ran a printed advert with the phone number of a Colorado Springs store for children to tell Santa Claus what they wanted for Christmas. Unfortunately, the number was misprinted. Instead of the store, the number took children through to the direct line for Colonel Harry Shoup, the Director of Operations for the US Continental Air Defense. As the calls came in, instead of blocking them, Colonel Shoup ordered his staff to give the children updates on Santa's flight coordinates. The traditional continues to this day on the local news, internet and a NORAD Tracks Santa app.
17. Why do some people get sick after Christmas?
Statistics report that left over Christmas food is responsible for up to 400,000 cases of food poisoning and illness around Christmas time. Be sure to heat up left overs properly.
18. Has Christmas ever been banned?
Yes it has. Christmas was banned by Oliver Cromwell from 1649 to 1660. Cromwell, a Puritan, felt Christmas was too decadent and banned Christmas celebration and carols in England. The only celebrations that were allowed were sermons and prayers. In 1901, President Teddy Roosevelt banned Christmas trees from the White House because he was an environmentalist.


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by Cowgirl
A religious boarding school in northern Montana named Pinehaven Ranch has no license, no accreditation and employs teachers who are not certified, and is now dealing with allegations that the staff used violence to discipline students.
And yet the Montana GOP has voted, on a party line, to allow such schools to continue to go unregulated. CNN ran a big story about it tonight on the Anderson Cooper 360 show, with interviews with Montana legislators Jenny Eck and Krayton Kerns. Eck is a progressive democrat and Kerns, chairman of the Montana house judiciary, is one of the loudest and proudest Tea Partiers in America. Eck made an emotional appeal to the committee on which she sits, and which Kerns chairs, during a hearing on HB 236, a bill which would make homes for troubled kids like Pineheaven Ranch subject to the same regulation as other youth homes. As in, the state government would be allowed to get involved when school children at private religious schools are allegedly being abused. Religious schools, under current state law, are exempt from regulation.
Kerns, meanwhile, did not disappoint. He said, in an interview with CNN's Gary Tuchman who paid a visit to the Montana legislature, that not only should schools like Pinehaven not be subject to any state education laws, but that all laws and regulations for all schools, public or otherwise, should be abolished.
The injustice was clearly on Eck's mind in the committee when she pointed out to the committee that Kerns that allowed the headmaster of the school 20 minutes for his testimony against the bill, but gave opponents of the bill only a few seconds a piece.
And so, the general narrative that has been circulating in the media is that all is well at the Capitol and that "this Session is so much better than last session," is not true at all. When it comes to the House Judiciary committee, the Montana legislature is still making national news for its awfulness. Perhaps now our own Montana press will get the true picture. HB 236 is sponsored by Rep. Ellie Hill (D-Missoula). Here's the video:


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Poor Sweet Henry. His 7th birthday was on Friday. It snowed the snow of a January Blizzard on Friday, November 9th. It was tragic. Derek's flight from New Hampshire managed to make it eventually, but slowly and surely the majority of his birthday guests declared they simply couldn't make it in the snow.
It was really that horrible. SO MUCH SNOW.
His grandparents, one aunt and uncle and his very-best-friend-who-I-hope-he-marries all managed to make it. We ate good food, and loved on our Henry, who is very grown up at the ripe old age of SEVEN.
He got some good stuff too, including a box full of all the things my Henry needs to function properly. Things like: rope, tent stakes, masking tape, a note book, post it notes, stretchy headbands used as weapons, clips, reflectors, a flashlight... good job Papa and Granne, good job.
Captain America has been fought over as well, which is what drove Henry at one point this weekend, to hide him in the fridge.
The KNEX kit has over 500 pieces. This makes me sad. I keep finding them everywhere.
All in all a good birthday. He was saddened by the crap weather, but the presence of a few family members made it all okay.
The lateness of this post is due to my incredible inability to do anything on a computer for than five minutes at a time. In fact, I'll be right back to put the pictures in because everyone needs tucking in.
Including Miri who will insist on kicking me until I pay her the attention she deserves.
Okay, I'm back. Picture time! Derek has the camera in NH, and my phone was in the process of being replaced on Friday, so Derek was photag, and we didn't get any pictures of the sad sad cake or the eating thereof. So, anyway, here is the great-present-opening!
He was mighty unimpressed with the clothes. BORING (he didn't say that, he's polite!)
Books that he can read. Okay, but still not very exciting.
KNEX, now we're speaking his language!
Captain America, let's all fight over him shall we??
I wish you all could hear him as he opend this kit from my parents. Every item was a thrill.
"TAPE!!!!!" He is the funniest, weirdest kid.
Can't have a birthday without at least one Mama-made item. Spencer has a similiar cloak and it's frequently desired by more than one. Now we have two.
Also can't have a birthday unless EVERY brother gets a present.
This picture is terrifying,
Ezra showig off HIS present.
Now for the list. At SEVEN years old Henry is:
losing teeth. This upsets me.
doing pretty well in first grade.
loving to create new things, with gadgets.
a great helper and fantastic big brother.
loving the world of magic and wizards.
loving to eat most foods except tomatoes.
wearing a size one shoe. BIG FOOT.
delveloping a sense of humor. When he makes me laugh he beams.
wanting more independence.
What a blessing our dude Henry is. I vividly remember being seven. How can I have a child who is seven? HOW??? I don't understand it all. He is a wonderful, beautiful gift from above and I thank God every day he's our Henry.
Happy Birthday, Henry!
Monday, November 12, 2012
Happy Belated Birthday!
Posted by Morgan Hagey at 6:37 PM
Labels: Happy list, Henry, holidays
2 comments:
- Stacy said...
This post made me cry and I'm not even sure there's a good reason why. Except I love Henry and all your kids, and he's 7! And I hope they get married too.
- November 12, 2012 at 8:41 PM
- Stacy said...
This post made me cry and I'm not even sure there's a good reason why. Except I love Henry and all your kids, and he's 7! And I hope they get married too.
- November 12, 2012 at 8:41 PM
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The Bayou Cafe
Performed at 3 times. Appeared at this venue for 0.3% of all shows.
May 10th, 2013
The Bayou Cafe, Albany, NY
SET I: Origami, Gordon's Mule, What's the Connection?, Triangle > EPro1 > Complex Pt. I > EPro, Aldehyde, Pictures
ENCORE: They're Calling for Ya2
Notes: 1 Beck cover 2 Xxplosive tease, Next Episode tease
January 24th, 2013
The Bayou Cafe, Albany, NY
SET I: Strange Times, Gordon's Mule, What's the Connection?, All In, Origami, Pictures, Skyway1, Complex Pt. I
Notes: 1 With Scott from Capital Zen on Keys
October 26th, 2012
The Bayou Cafe, Albany, NY
SET I: They're Calling for Ya > Triangle > Fresh Prince of Bel Air Theme Song1 2 > Strange Times, Skyway > Gettin' Jiggy With it3 > Skyway, Eon Don > Timmy's Blades > Warren in the Window > Wild Wild West4 > Warren in the Window, All In, Coyote Run > Men in Black4 > Coyote Run
Notes: 1 First time played, Will Smith cover. Nick on vocals, Mike on drums 2 Halloween show dressed as "The Evolution of Will Smith" 3 Will Smith cover. Evan on vocals, Dave on bass 4 First time played, Will Smith cover.


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Following on from the first two EP's (Ritual Spirit and The Spoils) Massive Attack have released so far this year, we have two more brand new tracks on separate releases on the same day today. Both of these tracks can be previewed in this post.
The first of the two tracks, Dear Friend, features spoken word poet James Messiah rapping over a fractured stuttering beat. This track was first previewed in Massive Attack's Fantom remix app back in July, before been sold in a limited quality of 300 vinyl copies at Massive Attack's homecoming show on The Downs in Bristol earlier this month. Listen to a one minute sample of Dear Friend directly below:
Now today, Vinyl Factory, have released another 700 vinyl copies of Dear Friend to buy online. The B-side of the Dear Friend single features the same James Messiah vocals of Dear Friend, overlayed over an instrumental version of Take It There. This also explains why Tricky has a writing credit on the B-side. For those who can't get or play the vinyl, a digital online release of Dear Friend is also promised to be released very soon.
In other related news, a vinyl release of The Spoils EP will see the light of day on the 4th November. This release will not be as limited as the Dear Friend vinyl and can be pre-order (among other places) from the official Massive Attack store.
Now onto the other track released today, which is called For Nothing, and which appears on a new EP from Tricky out digitally today. At the moment they are no plans for a physical release.
The Obia EP is a collection of tracks from some of Tricky's favorite new acts, on his own False Idols imprint, and one of said acts is Euanwhosarmy, a pseudonym that Massive Attack (3D and Euan Dickinson) are using for this particular release. The "For Nothing" track is, for lack of a better word, pretty Massive Attack-y, a slow creep of buzzing electronics under newcomer Lyndsey Lupe's narcotized vocals.
Tricky's Soundcloud profile has also uploaded the full track for everyone to listen to.


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My mother has been a quiltmaker for as long as I can remember.
As she has aged, it has become more of a challenge
for her to hand quilt her projects. She pieced this lovely
log cabin quilt and I offered to machine quilt it for her.
Perhaps you may be interested in following the process.
In the past, I've always laid my quilts out on the carpet to
pin them together. I'm not sure about you, but it is a real
killer on the back and knees. This time I decided to try
basting on the top of a table. Since I have two tables,
I placed the tables side by side and draped each layer
over the tables, being careful to center the fabric.
To hold the fabric tight, I used several clamps from my
husband's toolbench. Using one clamp on each corner worked
better than I could have hoped! It held the fabric in place
and I was able to tighten or loosen the tension as desired.
Once a section was pinned,
the fabric could easily be repositioned.
(For anyone interested in purchasing a set of clamps, here is
a link to the brand I used.
The ones shown in my photo are
an older model.)
I have to admit, this method of pinning was a real time saver.
Machine quilting usually isn't one of my favorite steps of the
quiltmaking process. My perspective
is changing due to the larger throat space on my
new-to-me Singer 201.
Those extra inches make a
huge difference!
The extra space around the needle allowed my
hands to move freely.
I'm thinking Mom will like the finished product.
What method do you use to baste a quilt?
May you always Sew in Peace!


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Meet the Doctor
Julie Restad, DC
Dr. Julie Restad has been a licensed chiropractor for over twelve years. She graduated magna cum laude from Life Chiropractic College West. She obtained her BS in Biopsychology from UC Santa Barbara in 2000. Dr. Julie opened her first practice in Folsom in 2005, and then relocated in 2006 to open her second practice in Petaluma, Serendipity A Chiropractic Wellness Center.
Dr Julie is passionate about helping people and families at all stages of life to live their healthiest life. She resides in Petaluma with her husband, Kyle, her daughters Morgan and Lucy, and her two dogs, Dakota and Dudley. When she is not serving others, she is playing volleyball, camping, hiking, reading, and working out with her family.
...can walk without pain, found the reason why I had previous sinus trouble and knee pain. I've found that my life doesn't have to be hindered by pain, but can be free of it, and that I can do what I dream. My only limitations are those in my own mind and not my body.
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