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Robert Lowell's extraordinary poem Skunk Hour ends with the protagonist opening his back door to find a mother skunk and her young going through the rubbish: "She jabs her wedge-head in a cup/ of sour cream, drops her ostrich tail/ And will not scare."
Those three words — "will not scare" — are ambiguous. Do they mean "scare me"? Or "submit to be scared"? In the context of the poem, whose speaker is having a breakdown of sorts ("my mind's not right"), the former meaning feels like the empty, self-reassuring promise — "I won't be scared!"; the latter like the bald statement of fact.
That tense confrontation between man and animal, in a suburban environment, is an apt image of the relationship between Londoners and our ever-growing population of urban foxes. Like the skunk, they're getting that bit bolder — that bit closer to the back door. Very occasionally, they come through. Last week a baby's finger was severed after a fox crept into a house in Bromley and tried to drag the infant from its cot.
The "debate" over urban foxes is usually presented as one between sentimentalists who see them as bushy-tailed and cute (and even put food out for them) and pragmatists who regard them as vermin to be exterminated. But there's a third way of seeing them, and I don't think it belittles the distress of that child's parents to propose we try to adopt it. In fact, I think it's important we do.
I am never not thrilled to see an urban fox sporting his shadow between two cars. But I never think: aww, what a cutie-pie, and nor should anyone. They are certainly not cute. Their tails are not bushy, their coats not glossy. They shred our bin bags, terrorise our cats and crap in our gardens. They make love, by the sound of it, with the sort of relish associated in other species with the forcible severing of a limb.
They are also glorious for exactly the reasons they are obnoxious. They are a distillation of everything about the city that remains unsafe, feral, opportunistic and surviving. However domesticated you make it, however antiseptic you make our arrangements for the disposal of waste, however you bathe London in 24-hour streetlights, there will always be spaces of darkness in which wild nature finds a place to thrive.
They stand for the things, in this city, that we need to be reminded are beyond our power. There are a lot of things that live in the in-between spaces, that forage, that live savagely just outside the penumbra of our well-lit, well-regulated lives.
There are a lot of things, in this city, that will not scare. We need to know them for what they are, and lock our back doors against them.
The Greens are left speechless
When someone wrongfoots expectations, you have to applaud. Such a man is Kristjan Loftsson, an Icelandic entrepreneur who has invented an environmentally friendly new biofuel ... made out of whales ... which he uses to hunt whales. He says the whale oil/diesel mix is the greenest in the world, and that his boats burn about a whale a day during the hunting season. Think of him as the James Dyson of perpetual motion slaughter machines.
One imagines furrowed brows at Greenpeace. "He's a — hang on, recycling... but... whaling... but... biofuel... but WHALING... but HE'S FEEDING MELTED WHALES INTO HIS ENGINE SO HE CAN KILL MORE WHALES. Isn't there some sort of LAW AGAINST THAT?" Seems not. Plus, the population of Icelandic fin-whales he hunts is stable and sustainable. Give that man a medal.
'Cheap' usually means nasty
The story of the Findus horsemeat lasagne has taught us many things. One is that it's possible for a food scandal to sound potentially hilarious, for millions of comic minds to bend their energies to making jokes about it, and yet for not a single funny joke to be cracked. The other is that, sometimes, parables about the joys of light-touch regulation and global free-market capitalism just drop into your lap.
As the garment and electronics industries have shown, "great value" on the high street almost always means something iffy kept out of sight down the supply line on the other side of the world. Romanian horseflesh, as techies like to say, isn't a bug: it's a feature. That said, no need for you Lefties to look so smug. Remember what the statist/collectivist version of this parable is? Yup: Soylent Green.Reuse content


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70's Mattel Planet Of The Apes Tommy-Burst Gun Ape Mask
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This listing is for what I believe ( from my research ) to be the vinyl Ape mask that came with the Mattel Planet of the Apes Tommy-Burst machine gun toy set from the early to mid 1970's. It may also have been part of the similar Mattel Planet of the Apes Rapid Fire Rifle toy set from the same period. It is used and somewhat mis-shaped from years of storage with other stuff placed on top of it. The elastic band that would hold the mask on your head is missing and the hole for the band on the left ear ( right ear as you view the first photo ) is broken through. I don't see any other tears in the vinyl and the vinyl remains pliable and not brittle. It measures approx. 8 inches by 8 inches. Perhaps there is a way to restore the shape to the original appearance, but I will not attempt that. I understand the mask ( and gun ) are very hard to find in any condition, appearing on ebay only once every few years. I am not the original owner, as this came out of an estate and is offered as is.Buyer pays shipping, which for this listing is $5.50 for insured USPS first class mail with delivery confirmation. The majority of items that we offer for sale are from a life long collection of vintage items acquired in used condition from estates, auctions, shops, etc. and as such you should expect indications of wear typical of used vintage ... read more

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Brad Pitt made it (again) but Jean Claude Van Damme can forget about it. Paris Hilton got a guernsey but Britney Spears is now too trashy. So who else made Who Magazine's annual list of the world's sexiest people?
Mr Pitt's convincing turn as the Homeric uber-thug Achilles in Troy earned him a spot in the list. Hardly surprising though as Brad has only been excluded once (2003), since the list's inception in 1999.
"He is almost an automatic entrant," says Who Magazine executive editor Helen Martin.
"He would have to live in solitude in Malta not to qualify and even then ...
Apparently, Pitt's "devotion to his wife and the way he endears himself to the audience" as well as his pecs, abs, roman chin and biceps were all big ticks in the sex-bomb column.
Other shoe-ins included Beyonce Knowles, Hugh Jackman, Keira (Pirates of the Caribbean) Knightley, Halle Berry and Justin Timberlake who, while "largely forgettable" as a member of the boy-band NSync "has grown up since being with Cameron Diaz."
"He can dance too."
The less obvious sexy choice field was filled by The Block's Matt Martino ("the way he treats his wife is heartwarming"), designer Gwendolynne Burkin, Australian Chamber Orchestra's Richard Tognetti and everyone's favourite she-male Miriam.
"There's something compelling and fascinating about Miriam. She's sultry.
"She may however be a flash in the pan."
If the banality of Miriam's recent guest spot on Big Brother is anything to go by, she may fall short of Who's most intriguing list.
Speaking of Big Brother, does Martin think any of the current housemates cut the sex mustard?
"No I don't see any of them making the list."
Never fear housemates, the lucrative nightclub appearance circuit awaits.
Some who have lost their sass include fallen songbird Mariah Carey, British pop-star Billie Piper (who is cast to play the new Dr.Who sidekick), actress Carmen Electra and the 'muscles from Brussels' Jean Claude Van Damme (soooo 1993 ... Dolph Lundgren, watch out).
Britney's transformation from sex kitten (cue Hit Me Baby ...) to harlot/vixen (anything since) did not bode well with the judges. On the other hand, New York socialite/dirty stop-out Paris Hilton got the nod. Huh?
"Whatever Paris does is quite effortless and fun, she knows what she is and we like her for that."
It is also apparent that tantrums are not sexy. Well, at least tantrums thrown by mullet sporting, Beatle-wannabe rock stars.
"(Oasis frontman) Liam Gallagher will never make the list."
So can regular list-makers, such as Mr Pitt now be elevated to the status of 'sexy perennials'?
"Yes, Pat Rafter is a good bloke and a hottie. He stepped down gracefully from tennis into jeans and a singlet.
Kill Bill ninja-ette Uma Thurman is another perennial candidate. "She's devastatingly sexy with a sword."
So what about Quentin Tarantino? "Maybe, he'd make the interesting list ..."
Having lost Australian Idol to R&B vocal acrobat Guy Sebastian, Shannon Noll can rest assured that his talents have not gone unnoticed at the office of Who.
"Shannon is nice and he's a rugged farm boy. He has somewhat crystallised Australiana in his image. He also brought back Aussie pub rock, is very cute and not at all contrived."
So is there a definitive common element shared by these sexy people? Something that the mere mortal could aspire to?
"If you could define 'it', it wouldn't be labelled 'it'," says Martin.
"Let's say a mix of charisma, sparkle, hot looks, abs, legs, a cheeky grin and a spirit of fun."
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PITTSBURGH, PA - Mayor William Peduto is attending a slate of events today highlighting the key leadership roles women are playing in the city.
"From the arts to construction to technology to activism, women are showing the ways Pittsburgh is reasserting itself on the global stage. There is a still a long way to go to address equal pay and other issues, but having this great pool of women leaders makes my job much easier, and it is a privilege for me to honor them," Mayor Peduto said.
More than half of the Mayor's executive team are women, and women chair more than half of the city boards and commissions he has restructured since taking office in January.
An event Thursday announcing the city's partnership with a neighborhood social media network was helmed entirely by women -- Nextdoor co-founder Sarah Leary, Zone 1 Police Commander RaShall Brackney, Lawrenceville United executive director Lauren Byrne, city Analytics and Strategy Manager Laura Meixell, and city Assistant Communications Manager Katie O'Malley.
In his office tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., Mayor Peduto will honor the efforts of Rylee Laya, a 14-year-old girl suffering from arthritis who has successfully advocated on Capitol Hill for better juvenile arthritis research, treatment and access to care.
Public events today include:
Opening remarks with Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald at Women in Film & Media Summit
Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Location: The Westin Convention Center Hotel, 2nd Floor.
Speaking at Annual Senior Center Gala
Time: 10:30-11 a.m.
Location: Sheraton Station Square Hotel, West Station Square Drive
Welcoming remarks at Girl Scouts of Western PA Awards of Distinction Luncheon
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: Omni William Penn Hotel, William Penn Place
Welcoming remarks at National Association of Women in Construction Regional Forum
Time: 1:15-1:30 p.m.
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
Interview with Erin Keane Scott, Pop City
2 p.m.
Working in Office
2-4 p.m.
Meeting with NAACP Unit President Constance Parker
4-4:30 p.m.
Location: Mayor's Office
Allegheny County Labor Council 21st Annual Banquet Dinner
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Station Square Hotel, West Station Square Drive
Friday, May 16, 2014
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Barbara "Priss" Jean Yaeger, 64, of Uvalde died on Feb. 4, 2014, at her residence. A memorial service will be held today at 2 p.m. at the Rushing-Estes-Knowles Chapel with Paul Stephens officiating. She was born on Sept. 10, 1949, in Marathon to Lora Alice Lee Page and George Stonehouse Page. She married Roger Yaeger in Hondo on Aug. 14, 1984. She is survived by her husband of 29 years; one daughter, Misty Herrera and husband, Carlos, of Corpus Christi; one son, Trenton Yaeger and wife, Crystal; two sisters, Norrine Hopkins of Concan and Corrine Scott of Uvalde; two brothers, Buster Page and Fats Page, both of Sabinal; two grandchildren, Hailey Rodriguez and K.C. Brown; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth D. Yaeger; parents; and one brother, George "Cricket" Edward Page. RUSHING-ESTES-KNOWLES MORTUARY, WWW.REKFUNERALS.COM
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If your incontinent pet requires steroids for medical reasons, be careful. Since steroids often cause pets to feel crazy hungry, some – like my dog – decide to eat their diapers. We were lucky and never faced a true digestive blockage, but it's definitely possible, depending on how much of the diaper a pet eats and how absorbent it is.
For this reason, my dog does not wear a diaper when she is home alone or when she sleeps at night. We've created an x-pen bedroom, including her crate (door off) and other bedding options, in a spot with impervious floors. She stays there when she cannot be supervised.
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From Tony in the UK come these great scans of Roth's California Choppers booklet, forks and sissy bar extension guides, and a 1969 Choppers Magazine cover shot (type in "Trick Trike" under search blog for a few more photos of this trike). That maltese cross sissy bar on the booklet cover comes from Roth's Oink Chopper I believe. I really would like to see a couple more shots of that bike as it has superb lines!
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Citation: Grennan, A.K., Ort, D.R. 2007. Cool temperatures interfere with D1 synthesis in tomato by causing ribosomal pausing. Photosynthesis Research. Available at http://www.springerlink.com/content/100325/?Content+Status=Accepted&sort=p_OnlineDate&sortorder=desc&v=expanded&o=30. Interpretive Summary: Many of the commercially most significant crops in temperature North America (e.g., corn, soybean, tomato and others) are referred to as chilling sensitive. Plants that fall into this category are botanical immigrants from tropical and subtropical origins where selection pressures to deal with low temperature did not exist. Photosynthetic metabolism is among the most chill sensitive process in these plants and the chilling sensitivity of photosynthesis plays a critical role both in limiting the geographical range where these crops are grown as well as accounting for the annual variation in the economic success of these crops grown at the northern border of their cultivation. An improvement of even one degree in the low temperature tolerance would have a far-reaching beneficial impact on the agronomy of these important crop species. Cool temperatures and high light are particularly stressful for chilling sensitive crops and leads to photodamage that does not occur in temperate crops. This study identifies interference with specific steps in a chloroplast repair process as the basis for this photodamage and the subsequent inhibition of photosynthesis. By defining the mechanism of this chilling-induced interference, the work narrows the focus of future work toward solving the problem of chilling sensitivity in crops.
Technical Abstract: Photodamage occurs when leaves are exposed to light in excess of what can be used for photosynthesis and in excess of the capacity of ancillary photoprotective mechanisms. A primary site of the photodamage is the chloroplast encoded D1 protein, a component of the photosystem II (PSII) reaction-center. Even under optimal growth irradiance, D1 is photodamaged necessitating rapid turnover to prevent the accumulation of photodamaged PSII reaction centers and consequent inhibition of photosynthesis. However, this on-going process of D1 turnover and replacement was impeded in the chilling-sensitive tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) plants when exposed to high growth light at cool temperature. The decrease in D1 turnover and replacement was found not to be due to changes in the steady-state level of the psbA message. While the recruitment of ribosomes to psbA transcript, initiation of D1 translation, and the association of polysomes with the thylakoid membrane occurred normally, chilling temperatures caused ribosomal pausing during D1 peptide elongation in tomato. The pause locations were non-randomly located on the D1 transcript and caused the accumulation of photodamaged PSII centers and the consequent inhibition of photosynthesis.


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MOSCOW – Maria Alyokhina, one of the jailed members of Russian punk band Pussy Riot, was freed from prison Monday after receiving an amnesty, her lawyer and prison officials said.
"Today around 9 a.m. she walked out to freedom," said Yelena Nikishova, the spokeswoman of the Russian prison service in Nizhny Novgorod.
Her lawyer, Pyotr Zaikin, told RIA Novosti that the 25-year-old was apparently headed to the train station in the city in a prison convoy.
Reporters waiting for her outside her prison colony in Nizhny Novgorod did not get a chance to speak with her after she was whisked away, her other lawyer said.
Alyokhina and band mate Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, 24, whose two-year sentences for hooliganism in a Moscow church would have run out in early March, were granted amnesty last week after parliament approved a Kremlin-backed bill.
Tolokonnikova, who is serving time in a Siberian prison, is also expected to be released this week, said her husband, Pyotr Verzilov.
The two women were convicted and jailed on charges of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred after staging a "punk prayer" in Moscow's largest cathedral in February 2012, ahead of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's re-election as president, to protest the Orthodox Church's support of the strongman during the campaign.
Their jailing turned them from almost unknown rebel punks on the fringes of Russian society to the stars of a global cause celebre symbolizing the repression of civil dissent under Putin.
Alekhina's release comes days after Putin pardoned Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once Russia's richest man, who spent a decade in prison after challenging Putin's power. Khodorkovsky flew to Germany after release and said he will stay out of politics. He pledged, however, to fight for the release of political prisoners in Russia.


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Playing well at the moment and with some confidence gained by winning five in a row, Golloway said taking care of business early in the schedule is huge to continue that momentum and also to take the pressure off later in the season.
Something that should help Golloway is a familiarity with this weekend's opponent. Longtime rivals in the Big 12 when he was at Oklahoma, the new Auburn coach knows Texas A&M coach Rob Childress very well. A team that likes to play situational baseball as well, hitting .281 as a team with eight home runs and 23 stolen bases, the Aggies rely on pitching and defense to win games. It's something that Golloway said should be familiar to his team when it hits the field this weekend.
"We spent a lot of time going at each other in the Big 12," Golloway said of Childress. "I know what kind of team he's going to bring in. They're going to play tough. He's a tough coach on them, they're going to play fast, and they're going to be pitching-heavy. That's what they rely on – pitching and defense, and scrapping runs. They're probably mirroring what we're trying to build here.
"They've already had their round through the SEC, and I'm getting mine. But we've got some guys that have got experience on our side. It's their first time to come here, so I expect our veterans to step up and carry us a little bit this weekend. But who knows – until we get into week three or four of the SEC, who knows who's going to be really good in our conference? We just need to get off to a good start at home."
Getting off to a good start will mean getting quality pitching, both in a starting role and out of the bullpen. Starting senior Dillon Ortman (3-1, 2.49 ERA) on Friday night, freshman Keegan Thompson (3-0, 0.30) on Saturday and sophomore Justin Camp (1-1, 2.10) on Sunday, Golloway said he's happy with his rotation and it allows him to keep veteran left-hander Michael O'Neal in the bullpen if needed.
"Nothing against (Michael) O'Neal, but Camp just threw it too well to not be in our rotation," Golloway said. "Keegan (Thompson) has got to be in our rotation, and you can't say enough about what (Dillon) Ortman has done as our lead guy. So we've got to go like that. If we need O'Neal, we can go to O'Neal for some long relief or a couple of lefties here and there, and if we don't, he'll go try to win that midweek game for us. We'll kind of ride that rotation. I think we're starting to settle into something."
Keegan Thompson has been rock solid to start his Auburn career
Out of the bullpen the Tigers will likely count on three players at the end of games the first weekend and while senior Terrence Dedrick and junior Trey Cochran-Gill aren't a surprise, the rise of senior Jay Wade in the ranks has been one of the biggest news stories of the year for Auburn. With a record of 2-0 in six appearances, Wade has allowed just two hits in nine and two/thirds innings this season. He has struck out seven and has yet to walk a batter. Those kinds of numbers make him the perfect addition at the end in a set-up role for the Tigers.
"He's been such a good example for all our guys," Golloway said. "I thought Coach (Scott) Foxhall said it best when he said, 'Honestly, guys, who here thought Jay Wade was going to be our most dependable guy out of the bullpen, other than Trey Cochran-Gill and Terrance Dedrick?' The whole staff is saying that nobody would have guessed that.
"But he pitches fast, he works quick, he's down in the zone and he spins the ball. And he knows where the ball is going to finish. We've got some guys that can learn from him. If they'll just do what he's doing, they can learn. But they go out there and try to overthrow and elevate the ball. We've seen the ball get elevated and get hammered. But when it's down in the zone, we can get some quick outs. So Jay Wade has been a huge shot in the arm for this bullpen."
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Auburn was without the services of freshman right fielder Anfernee Grier on Wednesday night and Golloway said they believe he could have a hairline fracture in his hand. He's expected to be checked out by doctors on Thursday and his status for the weekend is unknown. If he's out for an extended period of time it would be a blow to Auburn's offense. He's currently hitting .300 in his first season with the Tigers. If he can't go the Tigers would likely got with freshman J.J. Shaffer or sophomore Jackson Burgreen his place. Both are hitting just .111 in 27 combined at-bats so far in 2014.


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We have purchased a new home. The main floor with kitchen, living room and family room have been completely renovated but the basement needs some work. The family room area down there where they have their tv and couches has a closet with sliding doors like you would find in a bedroom. We don't need the closet and are wondering what we should do with the space. Any thoughts?
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Don't know your family's needs and preferences....
but, I have seen several closets turned into mini-offices, by appropriate built in desk, shelving, and cabinets.... where the chair actually accesses the desk from outside the closet.
You will need bi-folds (not sliders,) or even a more complicated bi-fold that tucks back into the closet when open on a full ball bearing drawer slide.
The advantage is that you can close the doors to the normal desk cluter when you want to... that might be applicable in your TV/Entertainment room. (The chair normally pushes under the desk and gets enclosed also)
Or how about a Baptist Bar as it's known in Texas/Bible Country. The office is replaced with a wet bar, that you can close up quickly when the preacher shows up.
Good luck
(Or maybe a go-go cage?)
BTW......nice looking basement....
If it was me.....those closet walls would have already been down and a true Irish bar installed.....but that is me.
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I have been asked by PetSaleAve.com to review a new toy for them. It is called Lucky Catnip Fortune Cookies and it is made by Jake and Micah. The cookies - there are three - come in a cute little chinese take out box with paper noodles. Each cookie comes with its own fortune, but your really don't need a crystal ball to know that I'll be taking a long and peaceful nap in the future after I get done playing with a primo nip toy.
These toys are big enough (3.5 inches) for bunnykicking, but not so big as to be overwhelming. They come in appealing colors, and are filled with 100% primo organic catnip.
The fortunes are sewn onto strips that are attached to the side of the toy. The cookies are well constructed and the fabric stands up to all the biting and kicking that I inflicted upon them. Some of the other fortunes are "You purr is a gift to those who love you", and "Trust your intuition to scratch things". I did that too, scratching my ears most thoroughly before getting very involved in the aggressive end of the review.
I have to say I enjoyed these thoroughly. Despite having a night to dry out, the fabric is still slightly soggy today, so you can tell I had a good time.
You can find pictures of my play/review session HERE. As you can see I had a very good time. The paper noodles were quite entertaining as well.
The same company also make catnip sushi and wantons. I sense a theme here! They also offer contemplation/play mats, lucky cat collars (please remove bell), and some very attractive kitty bandannas. While their tag line reads "for super lucky pets!" they are themed more toward the feline crowd.
PetSaleAve.com has been, to date, largely geared toward dogs, so the inclusion of new cat products into their catalog would certainly be welcome. (This the company that referred me to Caitlyn's K-9 where I get my Party Collars. They also have model sign up form. I need to sign up!)
In short, after thorough testing by me, I find this product more than meets my exacting standards and I give it a five star rating!
So...my Bean does these tackes things at her office, and usually she is very busy with these tackes in the spring when she spends lots of extra time at the office. Not NOW.
But because of some peoples she say should be publically flogged for waiting until very last minute to bring their tackes things in, she must spend extra time at the office this weekend, which is less time for me.
So she goes to office and I go outside yesterday and decide I should investigate storm drain to see if there are an Vishus Deers hiding down there, or, if not that, to see if I can find any mice or rats or bugs. So that what I do.
When she comes home, I see her pull car in, so I come out of storm drain. There is this man that lives down the road that has a chair with wheels on it, and I look and see him in street, coming back from store. He goes very slow, so I trot out on the street ahead of him.
Bean yell at me, get out of street, but I look at her and I look at him and why should I get out of street if it okay if he in it? and then I look back and suddenly out of no where a car is there and IT SCARED ME!
Well, I guess it scared her more because she say I nearly give her heart attack. So she not happy.
So today I on restriction and cannot go outside or use the computer, although I will sneak using the computer. I do not see why I should be on restriction today for something that happen yesterday and that is all over and done with. I was bad yesterday, yes. Today I was not bad, so I should not be on restriction.
Besides, I hear all sorts of animals on the roof and need to go check them out, not be stuck inside.
I do not get humans, because they do understand that what ever happen yesterday was done and over with yesterday and have nothing to do with today. They need to get their heads sorted out.
There was an article on Petcentric about Dogs and Cats getting lost and how humans who find apparent strays should not just assume that they are strays and should take steps to reunite them with their humans. This is all well and good, but with Cats, if they do not like where they are living, they will leave.
Cats are largely independent creatures and will not say in conditions they do not like. One of these conditions is overcrowding.
There are always stories of the old lady that lives in a house with 87 cats and I often read something, usually once a year, about one of these so called "Cat Ladies". There was a video recently about the lady in Moscow with 130 cats in her apartment! She say she want to help them but does having that many cats live in such crowded conditions really help them?
So I have been thinking...what is an acceptable number of pets? What constitutes a pet collector or a pet hoarder?
I do not think that there is a hard and fast number. If you take good care of your animals, they are all healthy and their is room enough for all of them to have their own area, then I would say you could have easily have more pets then someone you lives in tiny apartment in city, is not home often and cannot afford to take proper care of more than one. A family that is home more often then not will obviously have time to devote to more animals.
The other question involves level of care. Is food and water enough? Shouldn't a certain level of interaction be involved? Is a cat that is given food and water, lives in a house and ever goes outside, a pet if the cat never receives any petting or spends quality time with a human?
My Bean knows of a situation where a pair of humans have a colony of feral cats in their attic. They feel that because they feed and water the cats, and that the cats are inside, away from things that can harm them that they are helping them. But the cats do not receive regular health care from a professional (notice how nicely I sidestep that V word?) and they are not fixed, so they can produce kittens, which is how the whole colony got started. First they took in a pair, then the pair had kittens and then the kittens had kittens...
These, to me, are not pets and you are not really helping the animals. They live in fear of the humans and of the woofies that also live in the house and they will not come by the woofies or the humans. Also they fight amongst themselves, and often kittens are killed by the adult cats because the room is limited. This is a problem but these humans will not ask for help and local agencies will not step in as a it is a private residence.
On a similar note, there are the Infantis who own a Birman and a Main Coon, a Chausie, two cougars and a Siberian lynx. The cougars and the lynx live outside have enclosed cages and are allowed out of the cages and into the family's enclosed porch to play and interact with the humans. The two domestic cats and the Chausie all live inside the house. I think in this case, these animals are more pets than in the previous case.
What are your thoughts on this matter. What is an acceptable number of pets, and what is an acceptable level of care?
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If you have hunted whitetail deer for some time, then you will know that they have a great sense of smell. Their noses can pick up various different odors because their nose is 100 times more powerful than ours! Most hunters learn to deal with this issue by positioning themselves at an angle to where the wind is not carrying their scent over to the animal. You can also help to conceal your smell by using scent-killing products and wearing the right hunting clothes.
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Today I want to share a a great pattern featured at Angela Pingel's blog called "Cut to Pieces". When I saw this pattern awhile back, I immediately thought what a great idea; knowing that we all have many scraps in our bins to choose from, thought this was well worth passing along. So enjoy, and to Angela we say thanks for the great tutorial called " Cracker Scraps".
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An Amazing Idea
September 2015 found both hubby and I eagerly wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. While we knew we were taking a long RV trip later in the fall, we decided to hop in the motorhome and head for Kerrville, Tx, one of our favorite go-to spots in the Texas Hill country.
Once in Kerrville, we took a couple side trips; one day we went to Comfort, Tx,. Tucked away in this small town is the neatest knitting and needlepoint shop called the "Tinsmith's Wife Shop". You can read more about this quaint shop here. If you love to needlepoint, cross stitch or knit, then may I suggest you plan a trip to Comfort, Texas.
On our last day in Kerrville, we stumbled upon an amazing new "sculpture park", just on the north side of Kerrville, at the junction of I10 and Hwy 16. It's called "The Coming King Sculpture Park". As we started to drive into the park, our eyes gazed upward. There on the side of the hill stood this enormous cross. Investigating further, we learned the cross was created by The Coming King Foundation (TCKF) founder, artist and evangelist, Max Greiner, Jr. This seven story cross called "The Empty Cross", was erected on July 27, 2010, it is 77'7" tall; the cross arm is 40' across and the center space is 7' wide. The carbon and cor-ten steel cross weight approximately 70 tons and is anchored in solid rock.
Below the cross, inside the concrete foundation, is a Bible which was anointed with water, soil, and oil from Israel. The cross is located at the same latitude as Israel, and is approximately halfway between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans on IH-10. This cross symbolizes the Door, the Way, the Narrow Gate, the Strong Tower and Mighty Fortress that allows the Light of the World, Jesus Christ , to shine from Heaven to earth.
In the above picture, looking at the bottom left corner of the picture, you'll see an individual sitting in the chair. Comparing the man's size to the cross, one can fully understand the enormous size of the "Empty Cross". As we stood in awe of this enormous cross, one just felt a bit closer to God, as you could feel his presence everywhere. It was an awesome experience.
At the base inside the cross, there are many plaques and posters, describing the vision for the park and many testimonies from individuals who have been touched by visiting the cross/park.
Shown below is Christ the Fisherman, one of the many bronze sculptures, that have been created and donated to the park by a sculptor….
The returning Christ…riding on a white horse with the ram's horn and sword.
Near each sculpture is a brass plaque, providing scripture of the event…
If you'll look closely behind the sculpture, in between Christ's legs, you'll see some dark squares. These are scriptures that are placed on bronze plaque/squares and then cemented into the rock path. In each walkway scripture stones are placed approximately 10-12' apart.
There's also a prayer garden where visitors have penned their prayer requests penned onto the rocks and stones. This trail of rocks continues for approximately 600', winding around the hillside. Every rock represented someone's prayer request; the feelings of hope and faith could be felt as we walked around this 600' trail of rocks.
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Worldwide attention will soon be focused on Kerrville when Dr. Pat Robertson's "700 CLUB" broadcasts a special feature on the spiritual art park, via the CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK. The program is scheduled to air around the world during EASTER 2016.
This free art park is located in Kerrville, TX just one hour northwest of San Antonio. If you'd like to know more about this amazing place, please visit www.thecomingkingfoundation.org.
The journey of Quilting–Part II
This is part II to a discussion I'm having on the the Journey of Quilting. So sit a spell and join in…now for the conclusion…
We left off last time on "Piecing" …. Ok, so we've discussed cutting our fabric and next comes the piecing…or just in case you're not familiar with that term, it's the sewing of the blocks, squares, etc., together. Aww to me just the hum of the sewing machine I find can be so relaxing. With a bit of soft music going in the background and the hum of the machine, I'm lost for hours on end in my work. Guess that's why I love to piece.
Wherever you sew, be it in a spare bedroom, at the dinning room table, etc., make sure your machine is at the appropriate height on a table or cabinet, so you aren't straining you arms or back in any way. Also you'll want a comfortable chair or your "tush" can get quite sore. You can also purchase a memory foam pillow/cushion that I found makes your chair all plush and comfy. Be sure your sewing machine has a 1/4" foot as this will ensure your seams are all 1/4" as you sew. Don't forget the lighting…most important element I believe for sewing. Proper lighting takes the guessing game out of coordinating colors, plus reduces eye strain. I have ceiling lights and several different portable LED lights all over my sewing area. While I do have one large window, I find I need more light these days, so if you're like me, add those lights!
Finally, the "quilting" process….to me this is the step that breathes life into the quilt! Maybe you're one who prefers to hand quilt…kudos to you. I've seen many beautiful hand quilted quilts; the stitching on these quilts will simply take your breath away. I've always admired anyone who could make those beautiful stitches. I too started out hand quilting, then I tried free motion quilting (FMQ) and was instantly hooked. FMQ came easy for me, as when I was younger, I loved to doodle. However, it does take practice, practice, and more practice to get those stitches like you want them. FMQ can be done on a domestic machine or one of the new mid-arm machines. Just remember, when you FMQ on one of these machines, the fabric is moved under the machine needle, instead of moving the machine over the fabric. Again, there are many different types of domestic machines that have a wider harp, and if you're wanting to use one to quilt with, you'll love the wider harp. Finally there's the long-arm machines; this is where the machine and quilt are on a frame and the machine quilts as it moves over the fabric. There are many good long-arm quilters and a good long-arm quilter is worth their weight in gold. So while their prices may vary, the quality of quilting may too. Be sure and check with friends or your local quilt shop for a reliable long-arm quilter. Again, if you're wanting to quilt your own quilts, most quilting machine companies sell both long-arm and mid-arm machines, so take you time, try as many as possible before you make that decision to buy.
Well, our journey is complete; we started out looking for fabric and have come full circle to quilting the pieced top. There's something to be said for the gratification we personally receive from making a product from start to finish. It always gives me a warm feeling when I give a quilt away; the recipient's face says it all…happiness!
Yep, it's a journey from start to finish and I must say…what a trip! Thanks for coming along…if you have a moment, leave me your thoughts as I'd love to hear from you.
Till next time, ….keep your eye on the needle and your foot on the pedal. Happy Quilting!
The Journey of Quilting…..Part I
Considering my quilting is on temporary hold these days, I thought now would be a good time to talk about "the journey of quilting". As a child, I grew up loving to sew, thanks in part to a loving Grandmother and Aunt, who shared with me their love of sewing. Later in life I discovered quilting; yes, that's when the quilt bug bit me! So grab a cup and get ready to go on a journey with me!
Most of us have that desire deep inside to be bargain shoppers and many go crazy at the thought of a sale. For us quilters it's the same excitement – there's nothing better than going to a fabric sale, or getting together with quilt buddies and going on a shop hop! Just the anticipation of discovering gorgeous new fabrics, patterns and new ideas, it can sure get your blood to pumping. Plus, the food, oh gosh yes, let's not forget finding those perfect cafés in those out of the way places that will leave us talking for days about the great food! Yes, a shop hop can do wonders for our creative spirits.
Visiting a quilt shop (SHOP), is so much fun to just stand there and take it all in; all new fabrics, samples, etc., plus meeting and talking with individuals who share the same love, is such a treat. I personally find my imagination begins to run wild as I gaze upon the fabrics, bringing ideas into mind that I have to resist least I go broke!! Yet the "feel of the fabric" is so relaxing, dissolving the stresses and cares of the day away with each stroke! Oh my gosh, I'm sure many of you are saying…"she's weird". Not really, think of the times you've stopped by a SHOP and your mind is bogged down with the cares of the day, but once you leave you find your spirits are lifted and you feel much better than before. To me, that's the best pick-me-up! From my days of working at the SHOP, I still remember the feel of excitement as the delivery man arrives with new boxes of fabrics; why the anticipation of what's inside the box was similar to that of opening presents on Christmas morning!
So let's talk for a moment on purchasing fabrics at SHOPS. For the most part, fabrics at SHOPS are "1st run" from the fabric mills. Manufacturers like Moda, Benartex, Wilmington, Marcus, Blank, Robert Kaufman, Hoffman, Michael Miller, RJR, Windham, Henry Glass, to name just a few, produce quality fabrics. You may have a favorite manufacturer, as I do, but I'm always open to new ones as long as they produce quality fabrics. Most of the larger stores that have fabric, have good fabric, but many times it's not the "1st" run. Some vendors are large enough that they order large commercial size rolls, then subdivide into smaller bolts and ship those to their stores. Again, don't get me wrong, most of these are good quality fabrics, but many are "blends" and not 100% cotton, which is the best for making quilts. I remember one specific instance when I ran out of a certain fabric and someone told me they'd seen the same fabric at one of the big fabric stores. Upon inspection, I held the fabric up and what do you know… I could see right through it – I said "no thanks, that's not going in my quilt"! I'm not quite sure which "run" that fabric was from, but I do believe it could have been better used as a sieve! So just remember, you get what you pay for!
Ok, back on our journey…we've purchased our fabric and pattern and once home, the cutting begins. Ugh, I must admit that cutting is not my favorite part, but it needs to be done. Now I can just hear a few of you saying "wait, she didn't talk about pre-washing her fabric before cutting". No, most of the time I don't pre-wash the fabric. From my experience at the SHOP, fabric reps were always saying the dyes now being used are better and for the most part, do not bleed and run, thus reducing the need to pre-wash. So I decided one day to give it a try and as the saying goes, haven't looked back since! When it comes to "reds", I still feel the need to rinse the fabric under cold water, dry and press. Please remember that pre-washing/rinsing the fabrics rinses out the fabric stabilizers and finishers that have been applied to the fabric. So if you do pre-wash, you'll want to use a good quality fabric starch on fabric before cutting. Then once the quilt is finished, it should be washed in cold water, then dried. Now here's a tip you may want to try – I always use a "SHOUT Color Catcher" with my quilt; simply toss one in with the wash. The color is then collected on the sheet rather than bleed on your quilt. Believe me they work….I even use these when I'm washing new garments…
Back to cutting; being anxious to start piecing, I find the quickest cutting method is to use a rotary cutter and ruler. There are many different "cutting machines" on the market that are advertised to make the process easier and quicker; the Accuquilt, the Go Cutter, and Brother, plus many more. Most of these machines use dies to cut the fabric, which to me results in a lot of "waste". Hmm, what generation did I come from….I've watched as many quilters at the SHOP, use the cutting machine and then simply toss the scraps into the trash or a recycle basket at the shop. Ok, so we don't need all those bits and scraps of fabric, but just saying, some do come in handy for another project. Now for me, I can usually cut it quicker and smarter than a machine, and still have fabric left over for another project! HA, imagine that, me smarter than a machine. Again, I'm not saying these machines are not great – I'm just saying at this point in my quilting experience, I'd rather use a rotary cutter and a ruler. Now if you do appliqué, then one of these machines may just be what you need.
One additional thought on cutting….If you are new to quilting, there are various types of rotary cutters; Fiskers, Olpha's, Clover, Ergo, Gingher and many more. So if you have a quilter friend, ask them to try theirs first, as our hands are all different and what feels good to me may not be the same for you. It's heck to purchase a cutter, get home and not like the feel of it, so when possible, always try it out first.
Next up, piecing….however, since I've held you captive long enough, let's stop here and we'll pick up on our journey next time. Please leave me your thoughts and ideas and do come back and finish the "journey" with me.
Till next time –
Off to a new home…
In September-October 2015, I decided to make some quilts for both family and friends that were experiencing some health issues. You can read about them in this post. Then in late December, I finally got the last quilt quilted, so thought I'd share with you.
It started like this…
This is what it looked like after quilting….(since my "quilt holder" has been out of commission, I had to improvise and take picture in segments…so sorry).
When I started thinking of quilting this one, I thought I would do an overall pattern ; then I "listened" to the quilt and so glad I did! Each section/border is quilted differently and it just seemed to bring the quilt to life.
So that's it for the deer quilts; this was #5 and I really don't care to do another one any time soon. Even though Hubby is keeping me busy these days, my mind is planning…so stay tuned….
My cup runneth over….
As you may have read in my previous post, we've had some trying times already this year. We found out in December that hubby needed some major surgery the first of the year. His progress was remarkable and he was cleared to begin walking and performing some light exercises on his recumbent bike. Then on January 29, after a quick haircut, we decided to stop by an eatery for a bite to eat. As the saying goes, that's when it all went south! As we walked into the eatery I took a few steps and then I heard and felt it at the same time…hubby had hit the floor HARD, so hard it knocked him out. Almost immediately a lady came to help, stating she was an RN at a local hospital…to me she was an angel in disguise!
As we worked to stabilized my hubby and he was beginning to come around, I remember hearing the nurse utter "wet floors and canes don't mix". I then turned to see the floor behind us had been recently mopped. My mind began to race as I had not seen any signs when we walked in…as I looked around, the "watch wet floor" signs were on either side of the main walkway, mixed in with the tables and chairs…not the place they should have been. Oh my…he had slipped on the wet floor.
Shortly there after the ambulance arrived, he was loaded up and gone in minutes. After arriving at the hospital, he was immediately taken to the trauma bay with countless staff hovering over him. Since he was a coumadin patient, multiple CT scans were ordered to ensure he had no hemorrhaging. Luckily the CT scans were clear but…he had 4 broken ribs a broken collarbone, and a traumatic head injury, all on the right side. So of course he had to spend night.
Later that night a chest x-ray showed he needed to have a chest tube inserted as his right lung had been injured from the fall and air was building in his chest. So off to ICU we went. Then on Sunday our luck went from bad to worse; he developed a "coumadin" brain bleed. His speech was garbled, slurred, the whole nine yards, and he couldn't keep anything down. At this point I must admit my faith started to wean a bit; I couldn't help but ask God why all this was happening. At that point all I could do was pray and put him in God's hands….the next day his speech began to clear and as the days passed his brain seem to be coming back to normal.
We came home Friday, 2/5/2016; home health has started, along with physical therapy. While the path to getting better may be long, I know once again, with God's help we will make it.
Until then…my sewing will just have to wait but I know I'll be back at it soon……
"I SING BECAUSE I'm Happy …
I sing because I'm free, For his eye is on the sparrow, and I know he watches over me"; this is one of my all time favorite hymns. As a child I grew up listening to the golden voice of George Beverly Shea. His voice would resonate through the air as he sang this song. Today my heart sang this song as finally, we received some good news.
Guess by now many of you may think I've fallen off the face of the earth. Truth of the matter is we had a major "life issue" occur; one that scared both hubby and I to the core. Hubby developed some health symptoms right after Thanksgiving that required immediate attention. Luckily we got right in to see our family doctor and then the tests began. Almost immediately, he was diagnosed with colon "cancer"….yes, that six letter word that sends shivers down your spine all the while knocking you off your feet. You find yourself saying, "no, this is not happening to us, it's not supposed to happen to us, we eat right, try to take care of ourselves…this is just not supposed to be happening". Before I had much time to react, I realized I had to get a grip and keep it together, I had to support my hubby. Immediately I started praying, asking God to guide us as we went down this path and somehow give us a miracle. I didn't know how, but I knew God would honor my prayer…I just felt it deep down inside.
As we progressed through the myriad of tests, (CT scans, lung biopsy, etc) we found ourselves wondering if this nightmare would ever end. The days and weeks before Christmas just passed as a blur. Finally, after conferring with the surgeon, a surgery date was set for early January. Once the surgery was done, the surgeon came out to tell me the results. During our conversation I questioned what she thought the "stage" of the tumor might be… she indicated from her initial sight and feel of the tumor she felt it was a "stage III". Immediately my heart sank as I'd been praying for a Stage II. If you know anything about cancer, there's a lot of difference between stages and whether additional treatment is needed…it's all determined by the stages and "T" count, which relates to whether there's lymph nodes involved. Stage III was definitely a big letdown…still I clung to my faith and put my trust in the Lord.
On Friday of last week, 1/15/16, during a quick doctor visit, we were informed of the pathology results…the tumor was completely removed, all margins were clear, and….the official stage was STAGE II, with 11 negative lymph nodes. Immediately I told hubby we got our miracle! The nurse concurred and indicated hubby was a very lucky man. So… today I sing because I'm happy … God definitely answered our prayer. I encourage anyone who reads this today to put their faith and trust in our God as he's there's to save and help all of us.
My sewing and quilting machines have been quiet for many, many weeks, but I'm edging back into my studio…stay tuned…I'll be back soon!


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The aftermath and implications of the Asian tsunami. Includes: the Burmese migrant workers who were forgotten victims; caste discrimination in India even amid the tsunami trauma; an NI reader on helping to identify bodies in Thailand.
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Erica Capellino
Tong Runs 8th-Fastest 3000m SC All-Time By A Trojan Today At Mt. SAC
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USC Continues Impressive Early Season Run At Cal-Nevada Championships & Stanford Invitational
Trojans win 5 of 8 events they competed in at Cal-Nevada; Andrews PRs at Stanford
USC Wins 11 Events On the Final Day Of The Trojan Invitational
Boyd wins twice and Novy and Olonade post school all-time top 10 marks
Capellino, Quincey and Vavic Named USC Student-Athletes of the Week
Capellino and Quincey share the honor this week on the women's side, while Vavic represents the men.
USC Splits Annual Dual Meet With UCLA
Trojan women win fifth straight
THIS YEAR: Senior Erica Capellino is coming off another strong cross country season and the Trojans look for her to carry that momentum into the track season. She is expected to be one of USC's top middle distance runners.
2014: Did not compete in track and field after suffering a stress fracture at the end of the cross country season.
2013: Capellino had a best 800m time of 2:15.32 at the Northridge Invitational on March 16 and a best 1500m time of 4:29.40 at the Mt. SAC Relays on April 18. Placed third in the 1500m race at the Dual Meet on April 27 with a time of 4:30.00. Was 24th in the 1500m at the Pac-12 Championships with a time of 4:35.68. This past Fall she led the cross country team once again. Set a 5K PR in placing seventh at the Highlander Invitational with a time of 17:40.8. Won the USC-UCLA XC Dual Meet with a season-best 6K time of 21:47.36. She had a time of 23:19 to finish 46th at the Pac-12 Championships to lead USC. She suffered a stress fracture and could not compete at the NCAA West Regional.
2012: Set PRs in both the 800m and 1500m races as a freshman. Posted her best 800m time of 2:12.58 at the Long Beach Invitational on April 21. Ran her 1500m PR and the best time in 2012 by a Trojan female of 4:27.92 to finish seventh at the Trojan Invitational on March 24. Was second in the Dual Meet 1500m race to teammate Zsofia Erdelyi by .32 seconds, finishing with a time of 4:32.25 to clinch the USC women's victory in the crosstown showdown. Finished 14th in the 1500m race with a time of 4:29.75 at the Pac-12 Championships. In cross country this past fall, she was one of USC's top two finishers at every meet, including winning the Aztec Invitational with a time of 18:11.5 and leading USC to the team title. She also placed 55th at the 2012 Pac-12 Championships with a time of 22:00. In the fall of 2011 as a freshman, Capellino was one of USC's top cross country runners, placing second in her first collegiate race with a time of 18:27.8 at the Aztec Invitational (5K) on Sept. 17. She was USC's second finisher and 92nd overall at the 2011 Pac-12 Championships with a time of 22:41.
HIGH SCHOOL: Capellino is a 2011 graduate of Palos Verdes High in Palos Verdes, Calif where she competed in cross country and track and field. She took third place in the CIF Southern Section Division 3 Cross Country finals on a 3.25 course with a time of 18:39 and fifth at the CIF State Championships on a 5K course with a time of 18:04. Also has cross country best of 18:04 on a 5000m course, 18:10 on a 2.95 mile course and 17.56 on a three mile course. In, track as a senior, Capellino placed second in the 800m and 1600m at the CIF Southern Section Division 3 finals with PRs respectively of 2:14.35 and 4:51.10. Won the one-mile seeded race at the Arcadia Invitational as a senior with a time of 4:57.31. Won the CIF Southern Section 800m final as a sophomore. Was valedictorian at Palos Verdes High.
PERSONAL: Erica was born on January 26, 1993 in Torrance, Calif...Lists her favorite place as the beach...Likes to ski, surf and dance in her spare time...Her father Rick Capellino atteneded USC, as did her cousin Jenna Carmack, uncle Jim Carmack and aunt Terrie Capellino (Carmack)...Is a Kinesiology, Pre-Med major at USC...Volunteers at the Little Company of Mary Hospital Intensive Care Unit.
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Israel is placing increasing numbers of arrested Palestinian children in solitary confinement, an international children's rights group said in a report issued Monday.
The report came just months after Israel's army, under international pressure to introduce reforms, agreed to test alternative treatment for children it detains in the West Bank.
In more than one in five cases recorded by Defense for Children International (DCI) in 2013, children detained for questioning by the army reported "undergoing solitary confinement," it said in a statement.
This was a two-percent rise on 2012 figures, it added.
"Use of isolation against Palestinian children as an interrogation tool is a growing trend," said Ayed Abu Eqtaish of DCI in the occupied Palestinian territories.
"This is a violation of children's rights and the international community must demand justice and accountability," he said.
"Globally, children and juvenile offenders are often held in isolation either as a disciplinary measure or to separate them from adult populations," DCI said.
"The use of solitary confinement by Israeli authorities does not appear to be related to any disciplinary, protective, or medical rationale."
DCI's research included 98 sworn affidavits from Palestinian children aged 12 to 17.
In October, the UN children's fund (UNICEF) said Israel had agreed to test alternative treatment for Palestinian children arrested in the West Bank.
These included issuing summons instead of arresting children at their homes in violent, overnight raids that often lead into street battles with locals who confront the occupation forces.
But UNICEF said that "ongoing" violations by the army were rife and included physical violence and verbal abuse.
Over the past decade, Israeli forces have arrested, interrogated and prosecuted around 7,000 children between 12 and 17, mostly boys, UNICEF found, noting the rate was equivalent to "an average of two children each day."
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Caucasian locs
Hey all,
I have always been interested in dreadlocks or locs, but now I think I want to do them. My question is, will double twisting work on my caucasian 3a/b hair?
on the nappy locs tool website there's information about starting locs on any hair type. in the video that comes in the kit there is a white person who has locs and they mentioned back combing. honestly, i didn't have to worry about any of this when i had traditional locs before or my sisterlocks now but you might search youtube for ideas on how to start locs on your hair type.
Thanks much!
I don't know anything about the methods of twisting locs but I've heard that the toughest hair to get started is the straighest...so since you have some sort of curl pattern I imagine that most of the usual methods would work.
Also, like luvmylocs said, there are many people with looser curl patterns (or no curls at all) that have locs, so I would do research and see what methods these people used to start their locs.
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